When Preparation Meets Opportunity Michael Brewster ‘93

INSIDE M Honor Roll of Donors

PLUSM Partnering with Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE) M Former Student Honors Mentor With Gift To CollegeM Helping Our Forces Be Prepared 2 10 Honor 5 ROLLof 6 Donors

ContentsSUMMER 2007

1 Message from the President College News: 2 Helping Our Forces Be Prepared 3 Partnering with Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce 4 Fast Track To Success 5 Partnering with Energy Industry Invention is published by to Meet Nationwide Shortages Thomas Edison State College

DR. GEORGE A. PRUITT 6 Cover Story: President When Preparation Meets Opportunity JOE GUZZARDO Spotlighting Michael Brewster, ’93 Editor

CHRIS MILLER 10 Message from the Chair Art Director

PageContributors: 12 11 Feature: KELLY SACCOMANNO Honor Roll of Donors LINDA SOLTIS SHANIKA HENDERSON 20 Applause, Applause: Alumni News

Cover Story: 6 When Preparation Meets Opportunity

C2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Alumni, Students and Friends,

The great Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

This issue of Invention is all about the people and organizations whose generous support of the College brings our extraordinary institution to life every year.

We are very fortunate to benefit from the financial support of many individuals, businesses, corporations and employees of the College. The annual support we receive helps the College to continue to increase enrollment, expand educational programs and maintain its dedication to academic excellence.

I am honored to tell you about two remarkable graduates of the Class of 1993, who each have made significant contributions to the College every year.

The first is Michael Brewster, an executive at Lehman Brothers, a regular The annual support contributor to our Annual Fund, and the subject of our cover story in this edition of Invention. An immigrant from Ireland, Brewster describes the critical role Thomas Edison State College played in his ability to purse his we receive helps the dream of a career in finance in America. College“ to continue to You will also read about Raymond Koski, a successful attorney whose drive and commitment to earning his degree will inspire all adults increase enrollment, considering a return to college. Koski was so motivated by one of his mentors, the late Jim Colazzio, that he created an endowment in expand educational Colazzio’s name. On behalf of the entire Thomas Edison State College family, I would like programs and maintain to thank these gentlemen and everyone who participated in fund-raising efforts to support to the College during this past year. its dedication to I would also like to extend sincere thanks to all of the talented individuals who make our fund-raising events so successful. The Thomas Edison academic excellence. State College Foundation is at the heart of these efforts and we are grateful for its extraordinary support.

Sincerely,

” Dr. George A. Pruitt President

INVENTION SUMMER 2007 1 COLLEGE NEWS

Helping Our Forces Be Prepared

THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE TO PROVIDE DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES TO HELP MILITARY PERSONNEL PREPARE FOR OVERSEAS DEPLOYMENTS

Thomas Edison State College and deployed will help military person- combine an online format with McGuire Air Force Base are using nel better understand the people four classroom sessions where distance education to help prepare we are trying to help liberate and students can meet their instructor, military personnel scheduled for those we are fighting.” known as a mentor. Classroom overseas deployments through courses sessions for blended courses take Thomas Edison State College is on Islam, the Middle East and other place at McGuire Air Force Base. currently offering eight courses to world cultures and religions. Online courses are structured military personnel in a variety of around a 12-week schedule and Thomas Edison State College is distance learning formats. Each of may be completed anywhere a stu- one of two institutions in New the 3-credit courses fit into the dent has access to the Internet. Jersey currently taking part in a College’s Bachelor of Arts degree Independent study courses, also pilot program that provides mili- program in liberal studies. known as Guided Study courses, are tary personnel with college courses The courses currently include: structured on a 16-week schedule focusing on the cultures, religions and may be completed wherever a and languages of the places the The Middle East (blended) student is deployed. United States military is currently Introduction to Islam deployed to in order to make active (blended; online) Currently, nearly 6,000 active duty duty military personnel more military personnel are enrolled at Eastern Religions (blended; culturally aware of the regions online; independent study) Thomas Edison State College, in which they are engaged. including approximately 3,000 who Burlington County College is also Chinese History & Culture are presently deployed. providing courses to assist troops (blended; independent study) “We are honored to take part in for overseas deployments. African History & Culture this important program designed (blended; online; independent “We’re hoping to take away some to better prepare our troops for study) of the prejudices that people may deployments in the Middle East have about the religions and cul- Dealing with Diversity (blend- and other locations overseas,” said tures our troops will be exposed to ed; online; independent study) Dr. George A. Pruitt, president of during their deployments,” said Elements of Intercultural Thomas Edison State College. Linda Richardson, 305th Mission Communication (blended; online; “We have a long history of serving Support Squadron education and independent study) the educational needs of the United training flight chief at McGuire Introduction to World States military. By leveraging our Air Force Base. “Understanding Religions (blended; online; unique format and our core compe- the differences between our culture independent study) tencies, we hope to support the and the cultures of the Middle East brave men and women serving our and other locations where they are Blended courses are structured country any way we can.” I around an eight-week schedule and

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Thomas Edison State College and Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Expand Professional Development Opportunities New Online Program on Leadership and Management Available to Chamber Members

The Mercer Regional Chamber of “The Chamber is proud to partner Commerce and the School of with Thomas Edison State College Professional and Continuing on this program,” said Michele N. Studies at Thomas Edison State Siekerka, president/CEO of the College are partnering to expand Mercer Regional Chamber of professional development opportu- Commerce. “The MBA Essentials five courses to earn the professional nities to chamber members through Professional Certificate Program is certificate. an exciting opportunity for busi- nesspeople to gain valuable knowl- “We are delighted to partner with Each course is edge that will not only help them the Chamber to offer its members offered completely advance in their chosen field but this opportunity for education and online, making it will make them more valuable to training,” said David M. Grossman, convenient for their employers. I encourage PhD, vice provost and dean of the Chamber members Chamber members to take advan- School of Professional and to gain new skills tage of this worthwhile endeavor.” Continuing Studies at Thomas “ Edison State College. “Each course on a schedule The curriculum of the MBA is offered completely online, mak- convenient Essentials program has a strong ing it convenient for Chamber for them. focus on assessment and outcomes, members to gain new skills on a which makes each course directly schedule convenient for them.” relevant to a student’s work a new online program designed to and professional development. For more information on develop- develop skills in leadership and Chamber members may take indi- ing partnerships at Thomas Edison management. vidual courses of special interest to State College, contact us at (888) Through the partnership, chamber them or complete the sequence of 442-8372, or visit www.tesc.edu. I members can register for the”MBA Essentials Professional Certificate Program, an online, 30-week noncredit certificate program, which focuses on leadership and management, accounting, finance, economics, marketing and strategic planning at a discounted rate.

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OnFast the Track to Success Raymond A. Koski likes to move fast. had passed my accounting examina- the course, by challenging the exam, tion on Tuesday, Thomas Edison by CLEP, by paper,” said Koski. So, when he was 47 years old, State College was notified on Friday, “Then, I registered for the course and Koski realized that he needed to and I started Seton Hall University had it ready to go as soon as one was complete his degree requirements School of Law in Newark, N.J., the completed. I was completing gener- at an accelerated pace. following Monday,” said Koski. ally two courses simultaneously.” He went on to graduate from Seton Koski said the pace he set made it Hall and scored high enough on the easier to visualize his goal and see the New Jersey Bar to receive automatic results occurring. admission in the District of “The Thomas Edison State College Columbia Bar, which has reciprocity program is designed to have people in some 20 other state bars. achieve at a level they never thought Today, he practices property tax law was possible,” he said. “You can really throughout the United States, push yourself.” Canada and the Caribbean with his firm Raymond A. Koski & Associates, P.C. He also owns National Realty Counselors, a national real estate tax service, which Raymond Koski, BSBA ’93 has been merged into his national Koski, BSBA ’93, was attracted to law firm and consulting practice. Thomas Edison State College “Prior to attending Thomas Edison because it provided the flexibility and State College, I had accumulated quality he was looking for, and college credits in the military and by because the institution could keep up attending five other colleges,” Koski with his pace for completing his explained. “When I enrolled in degree. He has been on the fast track Thomas Edison State College, I had ever since. 70 credits. I finished 50 credits in Jim Colazzio, a former mentor at Thomas Edison “It absolutely changed my life,” seven months.” State College, made such an impact on Raymond Koski that the 1993 graduate established an recalled Koski, about his time at While he pursued his bachelor’s endowment in his memory. Thomas Edison State College. degree at Thomas Edison State Recently, Koski sent a letter to By the time he received his diploma College, Koski worked at National Thomas Edison State College at Thomas Edison State College’s Realty Counselors. He said it was President George A. Pruitt and Commencement ceremony, he was challenging to balance both course enclosed a check in support of the already in the sixth week of his first work and career because of the accel- College and its mission. year of law school. erated pace at which he was working. “Many of the blessings I have in life “I was notified by CLEP (College- “First, I determined what way I today are because you and others at Level Examination Program) that I should seek to successfully complete

Continued on the back cover

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Thomas Edison State College and Energy Industry Partnering to Help Meet Nationwide Labor Shortages

Thomas Edison State College is ing the value of our programs,” said partnering with the Energy Dr. Marcus Tillery, dean of the Providers Coalition for Education School of Applied Science and (EPCE), a national coalition of Technology at Thomas Edison some of the largest energy providers State College. in the country, to offer the Bachelor Thomas Edison State College ini- of Science in Applied Science and tially launched the online program, Technology degree in Energy the first of its kind in the United Utility Technology to energy work- States, in 2006 with Public Service ers nationwide and help the indus- Electric and Gas, New Jersey's try meet labor shortages expected largest utility. The program focuses over the next several years. on the technical core competencies

By aligning with EPCE, we are able to work directly with the majority of the country’s electric utility industry, thereby maximizing the value of our programs The College’s Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology program is an important part of Industry forecasts indicate that integral to the utility industry and EPCE’s overall mission to support approximately“ half the energy the principles of business and industry workforce development industry workforce will likely retire management, and has a strong through quality online education. within the next 15 years. This, focus on leveraging a utility worker's “EPCE is actively working on combined with a 45 percent professional training and ”previous solutions, in a collaborative manner, increase in the national demand for education. for the approaching workforce electricity, as estimated by the For EPCE, the program is a logical shortage,” said Eugene Jenkins, Edison Electric Institute (EEI), next step for students completing manager of EH&F and Training has many energy providers antici- the coalition’s initial degree pro- for Oklahoma Gas & Electric, an pating critical workforce shortages gram – the Associate of Applied EPCE member utility. “This is a in the energy industry. Science degree in Electric Power key benefit of partnering as a coali- “By aligning with EPCE, we are Technology – launched in 2001 in tion — translating what would able to work directly with the partnership with Bismarck State have been separate individual majority of the country’s electric College in North Dakota. efforts into national industry-wide utility industry, thereby maximiz- solutions.” I

INVENTION SUMMER 2007 5 When Preparation Meets Opportunity

How Thomas Edison State College Helped Michael Brewster, ’93, Achieve His Professional Goals at One of Wall Street’s Most Respected Firms

ichael Brewster traveled more than 3,000 miles to pursue his dream, but when he arrived in MManhattan he realized his journey had just begun. A native of Longford, Ireland, an inland county located approximately 100 miles west of Dublin, Brewster came to America in the early 1990s to pursue a career in finance. But before taking on Wall Street, he soon discovered there were two big hurdles to clear: earning a bachelor degree from an American college; and securing U.S. citizenship. “In order to remain in this country, I had to apply for a Morrison Visa through the program’s lottery and keep my fingers crossed,” recalled Brewster, who earned a three-year degree from the Athlone Institute of Technology in

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INVENTION SUMMER 2007 7 Westmeath, Ireland, before immi- at the Trump Castle Casino Resort Despite these accomplishments, grating to the United States. “I had in Atlantic City, N.J. During this his new job and degree offered no already overstayed my J-1 Student time, he also enrolled as student at assurance of U.S. citizenship, and Visa, so if I had returned to Thomas Edison State College, jug- he felt that his dream of a success- Ireland, I simply would not have gling his studies with late-night ful career on Wall Street was even been permitted to re-enter the shift work that often kept him on more remote. United States.” the job until 4 a.m. But fortunately, his luck would soon change. Eventually, Brewster was successful In order to get into the firm, a bachelor in securing a coveted visa and head- degree was the minimum necessary – ed to New York City to take the that, or the ability to present a completed necessary stock exchange exams. degree within six months of employment. He also started looking for a position at financial firms in Manhattan.

During this time, the unemploy- Brewster would steal a little sleep “I was accepted at Lehman Brothers ment“ rate in Ireland was hovering before tackling his Thomas Edison in February 1993,” noted Brewster. around 23 percent, and the type of State College course work, “To supplement my entry-level income, my nights were spent ” chauffeuring tourists around in a horse-drawn carriage.” Spending his days in the fast-paced world of securities and his nights amid the bright lights of the city in a horse-drawn carriage was a far cry from the quiet farmlands of Longford, but it was exactly where Brewster wanted to be. An intrepid and ambitious worker, Brewster started to rise among the ranks at Lehman Brothers. He was quickly promoted from an associate supporting a group of brokers, to a broker associate; and then, in 1998, to the position of vice president.

Michael Brewster (right) and his partner, Today, he serves as managing direc- Mark Sullivan, review an analysis at tor and portfolio manager in Private Lehman Brothers. completing his assignments around Investment Management, a global career opportunities Brewster was his busy schedule. His perseverance business unit of Lehman Brothers seeking did not exist in the country. paid off in 1993, when he complet- Investment Management focusing on comprehensive investment, “I was very eager to remain here,” ed his degree and earned a wealth advisory and capital markets he said. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Around that time, execution services for high net Shortly after his arrival in America, Brewster was able to get a position worth individuals and businesses. Brewster found a job as a bartender at the casino as an accountant.

8 INVENTION SUMMER 2007 in 2007 created an endowment. Creating an endowment at Thomas Edison State College secures the future of the institution and pro- vides an essential and reliable source of funding for the development of new degree programs and partner- ships that benefit adult learners.

Michael Brewster and his wife, Margaret, during a visit to Ireland. “The one thing in life that I feel people should be offered is an unen- cumbered education,” said Brewster. “I would not have been able to and the men remain close friends. “Folks like me, who have received obtain my first-level position at “Success in life is where preparation an education, should give back. I Lehman Brothers had I not earned meets opportunity,” noted Brewster. donate so that Thomas Edison State a bachelor’s degree,” said Brewster. “The ‘preparation’ part for me was College can further innovate and “In order to get into the firm, a earning my degree at Thomas expand its programs for students.” bachelor degree was the minimum Edison State College and it helped necessary – that, or the ability to Brewster currently lives in New directly in my landing a position in present a completed degree within York City with his wife, Margaret, my chosen field.” six months of employment. The who is also from Ireland. She cur- solution for me was Thomas Edison Fortunately for the College, rently works for a dermatology State College, which I had heard Brewster remembers his alma mater practice in Manhattan and is com- about through a guidance counselor. each year and has become a College pleting course work at Marymount The flexibility, coupled with a high benefactor who has donated consis- College in New York to become a I standard for excellence, was the tently to the College since 1997 and physical fitness instructor. remaining inducement I needed to register for courses.” During his first years in America, an old friend from Ireland offered Brewster support and guidance at a critical time. “My good friend Patrick McBrien was a significant and positive influ- ence on me,” he said. “We were the same age, had come from the same background, and had gone to the same college in Ireland. It was through Patrick’s insight that we both ended up working on Wall Street and were both fledglings together in the securities industry.”

Today, McBrien is a managing After the closing bell rings, (from left) Harrison Katzen, Michael Brewster and Mark Sullivan enjoy time director at Deutche Bank Securities away from the pressures of Wall Street.

INVENTION SUMMER 2007 9 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR Honor Roll of Donors Dear Alumni, Students and Friends,

It is my honor to present you with the 2007 edition of the Thomas Edison State College Foundation Honor Roll of Donors.

On behalf of the Foundation, we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who provided financial support this year. Your contributions are critical to enhancing and expanding the unique programs that Thomas Edison State College provides to adult learners seeking to accomplish their educational goals.

The generous support we received from alumni, students, friends, board members and College staff has enabled Thomas Edison State College to achieve remarkable growth this year, and continue to strategically plan for the future. This year, the Foundation committed $150,000 toward the creation of the College’s new Master of Arts in Educational Leadership degree program, which is scheduled to launch this fall.

Our corporate supporters continue to play a key role by providing major sponsorships to Foundation events. The College has also developed new corporate partnerships with national organizations, such as United Parcel Service, McDonald’s Corporation and the Energy Providers Coalition for Education, which is bringing our new Energy Utility Technology program to utility workers throughout the country.

Your support has also helped the College maintain its commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities to the men and women serving in all branches of the U.S. military, including those deployed in the Middle East.

As we continue our work, it is important to remember how important your donation is to the College. Public funding levels remain at an all-time low for colleges and universities throughout the country, especially in New Jersey. Private funding is crucial in bridging this gap and ensuring we can continue to create new courses and expand existing programs that meet the needs of self- directed adults.

Your support secures the future of this outstanding institution and makes the success of Thomas Edison State College possible.

Sincerely,

John P. Neary Chair, Thomas Edison State College Foundation

10 INVENTION SUMMER 2007 Thomas Edison State College Thomas Edison State College Raman Kapur LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Kapur Associates Gifts of $50,000 to Board of Trustees Foundation $99,999 James Kilgore Ida B. Hammond Board of Directors President and Publisher Chairperson New Jersey Faith-Based John P. Neary The Princeton Packet, Inc. Initiative Marilyn R. Pearson Chair Thomas J. Kosdemba Vice Chairperson Executive Vice President BSBA 1997 BENEFACTORS’ CIRCLE Vice President, Merrill Lynch Sun National Bank (Ret.) President Gifts of $25,000 to Fred J. Abbate Dr. James E. Carnes Thomas Edison State College $49,999 Executive Director Vice Chair Alumni Association New Jersey Utilities President and CEO Children’s Futures, Inc. Lawrence J. Krampf Association Sarnoff Corporation (Ret.) Hispanic Directors Association CEO The Partnership for New Richard W. Arndt Brian T. Maloney Princeton Communications Jersey Executive Vice Chair Group, Inc. Vice President and CEO President, Global Industries Eric Robert Lear PARTNERS’ CIRCLE American Cancer Society (Ret.) Unisys Corporation Lear & Pannepacker, LLP Gifts of $10,000 to Nicholas L. Carnevale Ahmed A. Azmy $24,999 Clarence Lockett President President Pastor, First Baptist Church Carnevale Consulting Amzy Architects, LLC Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, of Langhorne (Ret.) Corporation Johnson & Johnson Lee J. Bellarmino Vice President Corporate Wachovia Foundation George L. Fricke President, Controller Christian C. Yegen Director of NJM Bank Johnson & Johnson (Ret.) Corporate Training PATRONS’ CIRCLE Allen G. Braithwaite III Al Maghazehe, PhD, FACHE Bell Atlantic New Jersey (Ret.) Gifts of $1,000 to $9,999 Assistant Treasurer President & CEO Rev. J. Stanley Justice Merrill Lynch & Company Capital Health System Richard W. Arndt Reverend Nicholas L. Carnevale Margaret Martinson Ahmed Azmy Mt. Zion AME Church President The Martinson Family John Beall Jack Lampman Carnevale Consulting Foundation Lee J. Bellarmino Student Trustee Corporation Allen G. Braithwaite John McCann Manager, Parkway Corporation S. Jervis Britton & Antonia Donald K. Conover CEO/Chairman Marotta-Brinton E. Harvey Myers Vice President, Corporate Bridge Trading, A Reuters Dr. James E. Carnes E. Harvey Myers Architects Education and Training Company (Ret.) Nicholas L. Carnevale AT&T (Ret.) Ann M. Pott Maurice Perilli Concerned Pastors of Trenton, Student Trustee A. Bruce Dansbury Chairman of the Board Economic Development Inc. Executive Vice President & Roma Federal Savings Bank Michele A. Frank Rosita Saez Chief Credit Policy Officer George L. Fricke Senior Vice President of Dr. George A. Pruitt Sun BanCorp, Inc. Dr. Susan O. Friedman Community Development President Dr. David M. Grossman Wachovia Corporation John R. Fischer Thomas Edison State College Margaret B. Hoisington Policy Management Systems Steven M. Honora Dr. George A. Pruitt Marge Smith Corporation (Ret.) Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Ingram President President James B. Kilgore Thomas Edison State College Richard J. Gillespie Marge Smith Associates Raymond A. Koski President Robert L. Teweles Ralph J. Ladd Gillespie, Inc. (Ret.) President Clarence E. Lockett Margaret Hoisington MayerSeed Dr. Al Maghazehe Hoisington Engineers Brian T. Maloney Dr. Michael R. Toscani John J. McCann Maria Imbalzano, Esq. President Mercer County/Trenton Board Partner Clinical Solutions, Inc. of Education Stark & Stark John P. Neary Edwin Irizarry Daniel Negrón, Jr. BSAST 1999 New Jersey Manufacturers Executive Vice President Insurance Group Thomas Edison State College Timothy F. O’Brien Alumni Association Maurice T. Perilli

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Dr. George A. Pruitt Juanita L. Milon Nancy S. Brown Kathy V. Hight Marge Smith Gregory A. Moore Elaine B. Buzzell J. Robert Hillier The Straube Foundation, Inc. Dr. Constance Morrison Reid & Patricia Burch Byers David P. Hoftiezer Janice W. Toliver Edward R. Mosley Marjorie Carnevale Sandra L. Holden Paula Vaughan Rita Novitt Emily J. Carone Drew W. Hopkins Dr. Susan M. O'Brien Terry L. Casdorph Donald G. Hudson Esther H. Paist Tamarra Causley Brian M. Hughes SILVER CIRCLE Charles H. Parker John Cellini Jr. Martin B. Idler Harry Chadwick Maria Imbalzano, Esq. Gifts of $250 to $999 Ann G. Prime-Monaghan Kali P. Chowdhury Merle M. Jackman Steven G. Richards Carolyn M. Connors Shirley A. James John F. Aukstikalnes Victoria M. Robinson Donald K. Conover Beth L. Jarett Kenneth G. Barnes & Willie F. Robinson David A. Cook Ondina A. Jeffers Marie R. Power-Barnes Renee San Giacomo George Beach Jr. Nancy M. Crabbe Prof. Juan Jimenez Randolph S. Schwartz Allan D. Crate Pamela B. Johnson Oscar R. Beaman Jr. William J. Seaton Margaret L. Crawford Roy A. Jorgensen Judith W. Beck Harold G. Sedgwick Sr. James W. Crissinger Linda M. Kelly Catherine M. Bergh Thomas V. Seessel Sandra C. Cristofori Arthur H. Kern Michael R. Berlon Dr. Ann Marie Senior Dr. Kenneth Dalen Philip H. Kinsey Jr. Michelle C. Bilach Sharon Smith Patricia R. Danielson Audrey K. Klatzkin Michael J. Brewster Jr. Constance O. South Beverly L. Dash Elizabeth M. Klika Bradley S. Brezinski Joyce G. Stecher Marcia B. Deegan James C. Kline Dr. Penelope S. Brouwer Joann E. Stehr Charles F. DeWitt Robert W. Klingler Dr. Harry R. Carter Carey T. Sweeny Elisabeth V. Dey Elizabeth A. Knox Edward L. Davenport Dr. Esther M. Taitsman Kathryn A. DiGiovanni Robert P. Krehley Dr. Susan Davenport Robert L. Teweles Jo-Ann C. Dixon James J. Kronnagel Donald S. Doan Phyllis A. Thompson John F. Duncan Barbara Krupala Wendy Dolber John P. Thurber Rita B. Eckhardt Larry L. Lang Janet Eickhoff SSG Richard N. Larsen Gregory H. Dye Donald Trucksess Rosa Lee Eickhoff Brenda J. Law Alisha P. Eleazer-Pendleton Gail M. Von Gonten Rodger W. Ellingwood Eileen S. Lehman Dr. Sonja A. Eveslage Allison D. Wehringer Mark E. Ellis Bart S. Levine Julius J. Figula Richard E. Wurpel Eric T. Fanning Armelee Lewis Dennis Gangi Alan Z. Yudkowsky M. Scheryl Gant Mr. & Mrs. Sam Farrugio Dr. Joseph P. Linskey Douglas R. Fay Artea I. Lombardi Stephen J. Gibbons 1972 CIRCLE Linda D. Felker Ann C. Lorfing Mark S. Gordon Gifts of $100 to $249 Richard E. Ferguson Michele Lowenstein Richard E. Graybill Nancy A. Fiamingo Mariann E. Lucas Hubert C. Greaves Carron M. Albert Deborah G. Allen Jon K. Finne Thomas M. Ludwig Ricky D. Greene Frances M. Flood John E. MacKay Sr. Gloria J. Griffin Raymond G. Ambrose Ronald G. Andres Theodore F. Freeman Paul G. Malzahn Joseph Guzzardo Dorothy E. Ganie Andrew S. Martinez George H. Hanford Julie A. Angarone Francis W. Applegate Rene Gayol Louis F. Martini Helen E. Huebl John A. Baker Kathleen M. Gehring Dorothy M. Masten Karen E. Hume William H. Baker Charlotte A. Gipson James E. McGlinchey Richard S. Jankowski Rolf Basler Scott W. Glush Maureen McGuire Daniel B. Jones John J. Batrano Marc R. Gonzer Michael J. McIntosh Rev. J. Stanley Justice Barbara L. Beard Dr. George M. Gottheimer Winifred M. McKelvey Christine R. Kallil Prof. Linda K. Begley Ronald M. Graham John F. McNamara Robert J. Keller Edward J. Bennett Elizabeth B. Grater Kevin McPartland Steven R. King Renee F. Bergmann Robert J. Gurry Lois J. Meli Lawrence H. Krampf Helen C. Bergner Albert L. Gutierrez Dr. John N. Mellon Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Krosnick Gerald E. Bernfeld Sylvia G. Hamilton John F. Mendes Rosetta N. Lattimore Bruce H. Biskin Ida B. Hammond Constance E. Mester Dr. Steve R. Harlow Garrett T. Midgett Eric R. Lear Walter T. Blakeman Alice F. Harris Marie E. Miller Virginia M. Lofft Myong H. Bogan Jo Ann B. Hart Robert A. Miller Debra L. Lutz Linda J. Bork Farouk Hassieb Elaine M. Minkler Cynthia MacMillan Renee L. Borstad Heather Broadhurst David F. Hayes Jennifer Montone David A. Miller Jr. Michael D. Helme Charles E. Moore

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Denise A. Moser Prof. Shirish J. Shastri Ronald Angel Daniel C. Briscoe Clayton S. Moury Dr. Jaigobin Schivcharran Matthew J. Anielak Florence E. Broadway Dr. Edward J. Mulligan J. Richard Showalter II John E. Aperans Cynthia L. Brooks Raymond C. Mulvaney Mark A. Showers Peter L. Appignani Gary R. Brooks Miss Sandra L. Murphy Constance H. Shutt Patrick J. Applegate Melinda S. Brooks Mrs. Sandra L. Murphy William J. Sigmund Marcella I. Arden Charlene Brown Sima D. Murphy Richard H. Smith II Felice Armenio Joseph W. Brown Randy B. Murray Robert C. Snell Alicia M. Arnold LTC Leroy D. Brown Ellen C. Newman Linda M. Soltis Dianne C. Asay William F. Brown Timothy J. Newman Mona Spera Clifford Asbury Maryanne Brown-Mackay John V. Novak Carol L. Spratt Robert Auburger Jr. Thomas F. Brunetto Joseph A. Nuzzo Deborah L. Stanley Betty S. Aude Joan Bryan Kevin A. O’Brien Kathryn F. Staropoli Virginia A. Azarchi Claire B. Bryant Yekeen K. Odewale Constance Z. Stober Maj. John T. Baker Jr. Jay C. Burgess Dr. James W. Otter Amie E. Strang Linda J. Babcock Wendy B. Burke Charles S. Palmer Dare F. Summers Lester B. Baird Sr. Barbara W. Burlew Joan A. Panacek Terri Tallon-Hammill William C. Bandholz Sr. Ezzio A. Bustamante David S. Partridge Francis Tarantino Barbara J. Bangeman Robert L. Byrd Edward R. Patches Michael K. Thompson Mary-Ruth Bannon James F. Byrnes Alfred C. Payne Joseph J. Urban Tony Barfield Dr. Richard M. Cadwell Marilyn R. Pearson Michael Vagianos Bette G. Barr Jeffrey J. Cady David J. Peterson Stanley C. Van Ness Peter Barrett Donalee M. Calabrese David C. Phillips Dr. P. Henry van Zyl Robert V. Barry Joseph J. Camoratto Edythe V. Piccione Linda M. Vasbinder Oliver Bartlett Jonathon S. Camp Kathleen F. Barto Michael P. Campasino Jeffrey Pierce Dr. Andrew G. Verzilli Jasbir S. Bawa CDR Michael J. Campbell Ronald L. Pogue Kera Voigtlander Guy M. Beaver Frank C. Cangemi James W. Porterfield Joseph E. Wadlinger Warren A. Beck Jr. Thomas J. Cannaliato Travis A. Pratt Frank J. Wagner Natalie R. Becker Rino G. Canzanella Vivian S. Price Timothy K. Wallace Carole A. Behling Marie Caravela Juliette M. Punchello Donald Walthour Enise A. Belgrave Lois W. Carbone Catherine Punchello-Cobos Robin S. Walton Taubyl Bell Clayton F. Carr Jr. Thomas E. Purdom Prof. Charles Q. Wang Harry Benedikt Robert H. Carr Sarah A. Qualman Michael D. Weiss Dr. Marc J. Ben-Meir Edward J. Carrigan Bess J. Quattrone John J. Westenburger Carol A. Benson Donald L. Carter Mark W. Ralston William E. White Ana Berdecia Dr. James J. Carter Kathryn A. Randle Kathleen M. Wilcox Michele E. Berenwick Jean T. Carver Arlene S. Rebeck Diane S. Wildermuth Michael A. Berk Russell T. Carvin Ruth L. Reyes Malcolm E. Willis Edward Berlly William T. Cason Dr. Michael D. Reynolds M. Jay Williams Norman D. Blanchard Richard S. Cassenti Keith R. Richardson Leon R. Wilson Jr. Cecelia M. Blasina Kelly K. Castro Louise Riley Anita L. Wolk Prof. Csaba M. Boer Armand A. Catalusci Jeffrey A. Roberts Maureen O. Woodruff Prof. Ildiko V. Boer Michael A. Cates Carla H. Rockliff Dr. Joseph Youngblood II Marc L. Boese Dolores Centanni-Sabia Keith J. Rockwood Michael W. Zito Ruth H. Bogia Anne Marie Cerankowski Darlene M. Rogers G. David Zorb Alyce L. Bolander Michael S. Cestero Gerald L. Rosa James D. Bolling Michael M. Chace Barbara A. Rovnyak CENTURY CIRCLE Linda J. Bonaly John D. Chadwick David G. Royack Gifts to $99 Rita C. Bonin Henry T. Chaires Andrew J. Rubbo Jr. Karel H. Boonzaayer Mary C. Chambers Josephine Sanchez Lois I. Aaronson Robert A. Boulster Amer S. Chaudhry Barbara Sandstrom Oscar Acevedo Owen R. Braganza Mark E. Cheaney Michael J. Scheiring Vito C. Addotta Bruce Brandt Zachary Chester Maj. Henri R. Schepens Jane E. Albers Lew J. Branin Joseph R. Cicatiello Marie E. Scherck Bruce A. Alcorn Rose M. Breining Frank J. Ciotti Gary G. Schofield Karen Alexander Janet M. Brenner Gerianne Ciuba Josephine M. Schreiber Margaret Allan Arthur S. Bressler Kevin L. Clark Veronica G. Schubert Susan Allard Ronald S. Brezinski Monica J. Clark Dolores A. Schubiger Judith C. Almond James L. Briar Randi M. Clauson Prof. Ronald L. Shamwell David L. Anderson Laura C. Brien Anna M. Coakley Margaret M. Sharke Scott D. Andolfi Christopher Brinton Rhonda A. Cobb

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Harold A. Coghlan Jennifer E. DeLellis Anna A. Fenton Dean D. Giroux Jr. Linda H. Coke Cindy Delia Carl J. Ferraro David G. Glacken Carlton C. Coleman Theresa Della Vecchia Heather L. Fetzer Frederick W. Glaeser Eleanor R. Coleman Isabella deMatos Alice A. Fiedler Roxanne Globis Patrice Coleman-Boatwright Joseph F. DeMonte Gloria J. Field Linda H. Gluck Kevin J. Collins Robert Dennis Richard L. Field Susan D. Gola Douglas F. Compton Jr. Robert A. D’Errico MaryAnne Z. Figel Lee H. Goldberg William T. Conaway Hanneke K. Deruyter Mary C. Fiorillo Pedro L. Gonzalez Doris J. Cone Alan M. Desantis Elky Fisch Barbara K. Gordon Tammy M. Conley Ryan A. Devine Susan C. Fischer Donald N. Gough Kathleen M. Cook Ronald E. Deyton Janice M. Fitzgerald Bonnie S. Graham Linda K. Cooke Jeffrey L. Didas Diana M. Fitzmaurice Joseph Graham Donald R. Coomer Elizabeth Diedrichsen Caren L. Fitzpatrick Robert A. Graham Mary G. Cooney André J. DiLouis John P. Flanagan Richard D. Granberg Marilyn V. Cooper Robert L. Dimond Carol J. Fleischman Linda Grashorn James F. Corbley Joanne DiNero Gwendolyn H. Fleming John G. Grasty II Margaret M. Correa Joseph J. Doherty Ronald E. Flick Wayne P. Grau Ruth A. Corvari Robert C. Domolki Jr. David K. Flood Peter & Leslye Graulich Lynda M. Costantini Robin R. Donkersloot Richard J. Fogarty Gloria L. Greening Polly Cote Carole L. Doran Vicki A. Foley Joseph Greer Ellen Coull Mark E. Dorrler Emma C. Forehand Jonnye Griffin Allen J. Cousins II Jessica Dougherty Judith I. Forney Philip E. Griffith William H. Covey Paul E. Dowling Leona A. Fox Loisann Griglak Charles C. Cox Jr. Vicki M. Downing Florence A. Francis Jeanne J. Grogan Michele R. Cox Margaret G. Doyle Derald A. Franklin Evon Grossberg Dale Coye Earle E. Drake Christopher J. Franz Rev. Guy R. Grube Ronald B. Cranston Patricia K. DuBrul Jere E. Freeman Jr. Robert F. Gunkel Jr. Gregory Cream Suzanne H. Duckworth Angela W. French Katherine M. Gunn Roger J. Creteau William B. Duffy Robert P. Friedman Florence H. Guzik Patricia A. Crisp Cynthia L. Dunbar Michael K. Friel Dr. Brigitte F. Haagen Elizabeth A. Crocker John W. Dunham Lourie J. Fritz William L. Hagar William L. Croft Vera Dyer Durr Irene M. Froehlich Audrey B. Haig William D. Crowl Brig. Gen. Robert S. Dutko Sr. Arnold S. & Betty Fromowitz Les A. Hall Roger M. Cullen Phyllis E. East Virginia Fuerstenberger Robert E. Hall Jr. Dr. Thomas G. Cullen Sharon L. Eastman Steven A. Fusco Wilmer O. Hall William M. Cunnion Edward P. Eberhardt Arlene Futey Arthur C. Hambacher Elmer L. Curran Irma E. Eccles Deborah A. Gagliardo John W. Hanna Jr. Gordon M. Curran Guy R. Eddon Mary C. Gale Robert R. Hansen III Carroll F. Curry Ambrose E. Edebe Abelissa K. Galindo Frances J. Hardy Walter S. Curtis Annette R. Edison Michael N. Gallinagh Joseph H. Hardy Barry M. Cushman James W. Edwards Sr. Rigoberto F. Garcia Raymond C. Harker Theodora M. Czarnecki Ruth R. Ehly Anne M. Garner Lois F. Harris Carol S. Dailey Mary A. Ehrhardt Bernadette E. Garofola Shirley Harris Alice L. D’Ambola James C. Eldridge Jeanne L. Gauch William L. Harris Nancy E. D’Ambrosio Adele K. Ellis Joan M. Gauroniak John T. Harvey Barbara G. Dan Howard R. Ellis William S. Gazdag Prof. Marilyn A. Hatcher Hadassah Dancziger Kenneth L. Engler Kim V. Geis Mark W. Hatten Kathleen M. Daniels Vance H. Eppley III Susan L. Gentile Noreen K. Haveron Marjorie R. Davenport James R. Esch Barbara George-Johnson Frank Z. Hawrylo Willard S. Davenport Juliana D. Escorpizo Karen M. Gerbatsch Richard J. Headley William N. Davenport Jr. Howard S. Evans Ted N. Gerhardt Kathleen Hecht Alice K. Davidson Lileana I. Faierman Steven S. Gertner Holly B. Heller Gail E. Davis Joan A. Fajgier Ercilia J. Ghiringhelli Raymond A. Hemphill Marilyn D. Davis Maria R. Farkas Mark A. Giacini Mae Ann Henderson Jean A. Day Russell H. Farr Ruth M. Giacobbe Paul E. Hewitt Kevin J. Dean Audrey A. Farrell James Giambusso Donna L. Heyde Stephen T. Deats Janice L. Feather Jeffrey L. Gibbs Terrie L. Higley Esther L. DeEugenio Susan P. Fegan Roland T. Gibbs Tobias B. Hileman Patricia A. DeHart Lena F. Feld Michael S. Gierdowski William H. Hilger Michele DeJoie Barbara N. Fels James R. Gilles Marc P. Hill Laure A. Dekis Roger W. Fenessy Corinne Gimbel-Levine R. Eugene Hill

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William L. Hinkel John T. Kennedy Richard J. Lindsay Monique M. McKnight-Hawkin J. Richard Hinman June O. Kennedy George R. Lissy Susan L. McLaughlin Carl M. Hirsch Peter E. Kennedy Marilyn L. Lizzul Rev. John H. McLeester Adalyn S. Hixson Robert T. Kennedy Carol Locurcio Timothy J. McManus Bruce R. Hocking Willie M. Kent Beatrice S. Logan James F. McMenamin Cecilia B. Hoffman Robert H. Kerrigan Maurice J. Loker Maureen McMenemie James F. Hoggard III Jan Keser Felix J. Lopez Linda F. McPartlin John Holland Susan C. Kidder Patricia A. Lorentzen Ronald J. Mehlhorn Sr. James J. Holloway Virginia Kilcoyne Prof. Albert Lozano-Nieto Ernest A. Mercer Karen F. Holloway Krisztina Kincses-Vida Deborah A. Lucash Eunice R. Mercier Dr. Richard W. Holman Ruth A. King Edward M. Lukacs Samuel M. Merion James K. Holmes Jr. Agnes H. Kirschner Jane E. Lunsford Charles E. Messick Kenneth L. Homan Jeffrey L. Klepacz James J. Lynch Robert M. Metrick James D. Horvath Helen B. Klitsch Frank G. Macchia George C. Meyer Matthew C. House John A. Kobylack Gerald B. MacIntyre Julia A. Meyers Karen M. Hovey Jean M. Koeppel Debra L. Madensky Nicholas F. Micale Elizabeth B. Howard Vicky Kokin Gordon S. Madison John A. Michaels Grace E. Howard Michael A. Koptiw Lisa A. Magyari Sue Michaud Ronald C. Howard Ronald W. Korza Sr. Joan A. Malespina Dr. Thomas L. Millard Mary A. Howat Mildred Koslow Rev. Matthew G. Malnar David J. Miller John S. Hudson Helene M. Kovalcik Barbara M. Malone Gay Brunt Miller Miles L. Hudson Marysue Kowalski Michael M. Maloney Glenn C. Miller Jr. Amy S. Huffman Suzanne H. Kozloskie Richard D. Manney Renee Miller E. Reine Humeny Carolyn M. Kramarz Paul A. Manzo Marcyanna R. Millet Wesley Hutchen Edward S. Kramer Leonard J. Marcel Loretta M. Milne Joan C. Hutchinson Randall S. Krause Maureen F. Marcus Marilyn J. Milnes Dr. Jerry D. Icenhower Vernon H. Kronenberg Libby Markowitz DeAnna L. Minus-Vincent Gerald I. Isaacson Janet R. Kronengold Eric R. Marks Barbara D. Mitchell Robin Jaffe Ronald F. Krysan Agnes M. Marshall Diane M. Mohr Eugene R. Jakubowski Nancy M. Krzyzanowski Rosa O. Marshall Joseph A. Mondile Kathy A. James Gwen E. Kuebler Duane E. Martin Barbarann P. Moore Nancy R. James Pauline K. Kuebler Anna M. Maslinski Genevieve M. Moore Kenneth A. Jenkins Varghese N. Kuriakose Connie M. Mason Mark L. Moore Dennis A. Jensen Emin K. Kurt Edward J. Massaro Patricia H. Moore Ying Jiang Dr. Onesphor A. Kyara Jennifer M. Masson James E. Morgan Michael W. Joern Kenneth H. Lafferty Stephen J. Mastro Philip W. Morgan Constance L. Johnson Gail Lahm Edwin N. Matlack Valerie A. Morgan Ollie L. Johnson Gerard Lamola George N. May Constance L. Morris Col. Bruce M. Jones Anthony C. Lamonica Jean S. Mazet Elaine H. Morris Paul & Carol Jones John P. Lampman Helen L. Mazurkiewicz Phyllis L. Morris Sally J. Jones Patricia M. Landis Peter J. Mazzaroni Jr. Janice Morrison JoAnn S. Joseph Walter W. Lang Christine E. Mazza Schaefer Adrienne Mosley Lillian A. Joyce Patricia C. La Rosa Marjorie P. McAvoy William F. Moul Sue Ann Kaenrath Hairi E. Lasisi Joan C. McCaffrey Jamie L. Moyer Charles A. Kalnbach Stephanie R. Lauer Shon E. McCarley Douglas L. Mueller Thomas R. Kane Laura L. Laustsen Bryan K. McCauley Vicki L. Mulak William M. Kane Susan J. Lavalle William McClean Elizabeth J. Mulholland Sally J. Karasov Allison A. Lazarus Kevin P. McCloskey Barbara J. Mussell Joyce C. Kaskow Geraldine Leach Joseph F. McCormack Jr. Frank C. Muzzi Lowell D. Kass Diane K. LeFever Robert B. McCormack Robert B. Myers Carol W. Katzman Roland R. Leger Tennile McCoy Sarah Myers Joan P. Kay John M. Lehnert Wanda L. McCutcheon Sue E. Myers Randy D. Kearns Robert S. Leinbach Joseph A. McDonnell Floyd D. Naples James W. Keefe John C. Lenehan Jr. Doris K. McFarlane Diane M. Narkiewicz John K. Keith Eva L. Lenehan-Klein Jane E. McGann Kathryn L. Nelson Maureen Keller Judith A. Levermore Dennis E. McGowan Michael F. Nenes Scott R. Kelley Drunell L. Levinson Rev. Charles J. McGuigan Michael A. Neuhaus Erik E. Kelly Richard J. Lewalski James E. McHugh Maj. Norman B. Newbon Josephine C. Kelly Frederick J. Lewis Mary M. McIlvain Justina A. Newman Margaret M. Kelly Norma D. Lewis Shawn M. McInerney Esther L. Niedweske Paul E. Kelly II Patricia R. Lillis Dennis J. McKevitt Antoinette Niemiec-Moon

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Paula A. Nilsson Maureen A. Pierce Timothy R. Ross Kenneth Slabaugh Gil A. Nordlund Lewis H. Pinsker Caroline Roth Jeanne H. Slawson Randolph P. Norris Rose T. Pinto B. Robert Rothenhoefer Scott B. Slingsby Frank J. Noviello Salvatore Pisano Catherine A. Rotolo William Slotwinski Keith L. Nusbaum Jonathan Pitt Frank J. Roubo Casimer J. Smerecki Dr. George E. Nye Theresa B. Pittfield Regina A. Rowan Beatrice J. Smith John O’Brien Craig J. Podgurski Sr. Douglas Rudy Claire B. Smith Judith A. O’Brien Beatrice Polsky Ralph A. Ruffolo Colleen D. Smith Patricia A. O’Brien Jeanette L. Poole Angela Ruiz Major A. Smith Judith A. O’Connell Julia M. Popovitch Steven R. Ruley Michele M. Smith Margot C. O’Connell William J. Posner Prof. Rosemarie C. Russo Rev. Judith M. Smith-Valley Lt. Col. Thomas F. O’Connor Ann M. Pott Kevin J. Ryan James F. Snell Elizabeth M. O’Donnell R. Scott Pottieger Susan K. Ryczkowski Joanne M. Solarek Kathleen A. O’Gorman James M. Pregler Catharine K. Ryerson Franklin P. Solomon Bruce T. Olearchik Devon B. Price Kelly A. Saccomanno George H. Solomon Albert J. Oleksy Rosalie B. Priday Moneer I. Salman Wendy E. Soltis Diane L. Olson Cynthia Prisco Alonza B. Salter Barbara J. Sonnenschein Gerald M. Olson Steven L. Prochnow Paul C. Samalonis Wayne J. Sos Marion R. Onishchuk Gregg L. Puluka James A. Sandor Grace L. Spadea Sonya Oppenheimer Judith P. Quatrano-Peters Donna A. Santaniello Thomas L. Spangler Judith Ord Richard F. Quinn Mary Jane Sarsony-Stake Richard A. Spearance Celeste Osenenko Ethel E. Raglin Mary D. Saul Flor D. Sprinitis Hennie K. Ostrower Barbara A. Rambo George R. Saunders Ramamurthy Sridhar Antoinette M. Osvai Lea B. Rapp Robert L. Saunders Sharon L. Stahler Kathleen M. Ott Deborah M. Raskin James J. Schade David J. Standaart Sandra M. Ottenberg A. Graham Ray Gilbert A. Scheetz Diane M. Stanojev Ilse G. Overman Charles K. Recorr Hugh R. Schneider Edwin A. Staunch James Owens Michael L. Redpath Jodi R. Schneiter Sandra V. Steacy Elizabeth B. Pajauis Elaine W. Reed Dr. Mark W. Scholz David C. Steckling Gail A. Palatine Lillie A. Reed Alan H. Schorr Joseph R. Steele Cheryl Pannone Glenn A. Reeves Stephanie Schuette Robert E. Steinfort John S. Panzenhagen Wayne T. Reeves James C. Schuetzler Marilyn D. Stern Barbara A. Pappas Nancy L. Reffner Virginia R. Schumann Joseph R. Stevens Benjamin Parra Margaret K. Regan Janice L. Schwartz Freida L. Steward-Torres Robert J. Parran Berkley Reid Jr. Lila Schwartz Anne W. Stewart Mary S. Pascoe Suzanna K. Reiff Dorothy B. Sconyers Victoria J. Stewart Nancy A. Passalacqua Melvin A. Relf Joanne Searles Joanne M. Stives Brian Pasternak Jack W. Renander Brian T. Sedlock Cynthia V. St. John Michael A. Patti Susan J. Renelt Phyllis L. Seeman Theodore R. Stoner Lois M. Patuto David P. Ricci Kathleen G. Selbst Charlene K. Storey Vincent J. Pavone Carol E. Rice Douglas R. Sell Virginia E. Strahan Michelle Peal Betty J. Rich Michael E. Septer Cynthia A. Strain Alan I. Peck Kathryn D. Richards Luis E. Sepulveda Jr. Peter J. Strumolo J. Cornelius Peck Susanne H. Ridlon Mary Anne B. Serra, RN Lawrence F. Struss Leo A. Pellini Sharon M. Riley Johnny J. Settoon Jr. Roger S. Stryeski Teresa A. Pence Bruce M. Rimmer Mindi Shalita Sylvia Stutts Charlotte M. Pensak H. Joel Ritter Elly J. Shapiro Judith L. Sullivan Elizabeth A. Pentola Louis D. Rizzo Dr. Randal K. Sharp Margaret Sullivan William F. Peppard Jr. Linda B. Roan Grace V. Sheenan Patricia A. Sullivan Mary E. Perica David H. Robbins Richard A. Sheeran Denise T. Summersill Theresa G. Perkins Jeffrey W. Robbins Loretta S. Sherman Christopher G. Swank Audrey S. Perrine Karla L. Robinson Mary P. Sherman Margaret M. Sweeney Jean M. Perrotti Marianne G. Robinson Lyle J. Shier Cheron D. Swody Alfred C. Perry Jr. B.J. Rodgers Margaret A. Shillito Mark A. Sykes Judy Perry Mario M. Rodrigues William D. Shinko Wayne R. Szaro Patricia M. Perry Carol A. Rohrer Zelda D. Shleifer Frank R. Szynal Prof. John Pescatore Paul W. Rollman Jr. Denise S. Shockley Richard W. Tack Karel L. Peterman Maria C. Rosa David S. Showalter Robert V. Taino Jean M. Petty Dr. Theresa M. Rosania Gary C. Shunk Thomas J. Talbot Benjamin J. Phillips II Sidney Rose Mendorha G. Sider Robin L. Talimci Betty L. Picatagi Frank Ross Edward A. Sierra Kathy M. Tankersley

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Carol A. Tarrant Richard J. Weiler The Thomas M. Eklund CORPORATE, Donald Tausendfreund William S. Weise Endowment Fund FOUNDATION, AND Richard & Patricia Tavis Prof. Eli J. Weissman The Susan O. Friedman COMMUNITY GIFTS Annie Taylor Alysia Welch-Chester Scholarship Endowment AND GRANTS Joann Taylor Maurice N. Wells Fund Myron E. Taylor Joanne C. Wentzell The Donna & Richard Gillespie Children’s Futures, Inc. Lorraine C. Tedesco Tzvi H. Werther Endowed Scholarship Fund Concerned Pastors of Trenton, Vera P. Tehayel James West The Gary & Diane Heavin Economic Development, Inc. Dr. John H. Tenbrook Sigmund Westerman Endowed Fund Hispanic Directors Association Michael D. Terzano Michelle West-Jones The Norma L. Horton Endowed Mercer County/Trenton Board Florence R. Thaler Richard P. Whalen Scholarship Fund of Education Barbara W. Theis Eugene T. White III The Lockett Family New Jersey Faith-Based R. Ghyll Theurer Judyann White Endowment Fund Initiative Kenneth P. Thomas Velma M. White The Dr. Al Maghazehe New Jersey Manufacturers Mary Lou Thomas Patricia M. Whyte Endowment Fund Insurance Group Brett L. Thompson Carol M. Williams The Brian & Helen Maloney Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, James D Thompson Linda C. Williams Endowment Fund Johnson & Johnson Jennifer S. Thompson Nita B. Williams The Larraine R. Matusak The Partnership for New Tracy Thompson Catherine E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund Jersey Verla P. Thompson Joseph W. Wilson The John J. & Valerie L. The Straube Foundation, Inc. Dr. Nora S. Thornber Susan C. Wilson McCann Endowment Fund Wachovia Foundation Mary E. Tobolski Michael P. Wiskerchen The Jack & Irene Neary and Joyce A. Tompkins Edward J. Wisniewski Family Endowed Fund MATCHING GIFT Joan H. Toole Carole J. Wisser The Julia Cadiz Negrón CORPORATIONS AND Mark T. Torborg Taj Withall Endowment Fund FOUNDATIONS Robert R. Torres Gerhard W. Wittkamp The Timothy O’Brien Theresa Tosti Richard A. Wolbach Endowment Fund ADP Foundation Gerard P. Totaro Marcia R. Wood The Maurice T. Perilli Family Ameren Corporation Piero P. Toto Raymond A. Wood Endowment Fund American International Group, Robert J. Townsend Robert J. Wood The Dr. George A. Pruitt Inc. Alan M. Traettino James L. Wright, Jr. Endowed Fund AT&T Foundation Basil Tsolakis Norma Wright The S. John Quattrone Bank of America Frank J. Tulli Christopher Wynings Endowment Fund BP Foundation Judith E. Tunkle Celestine J. Wynn The Fred C. Rummel Bristol-Myers Squibb William H. Turbett III Helen Yeldell Foundation Endowed Foundation, Inc. Muriel A. Turtora Charles W. Young Scholarship Fund ChevronTexaco Betty A. Urbanik Vincent S. Zaccheo The David Sarnoff Research Chubb & Son, Inc. Edgar E. Vachino Marie V. Zach Center Endowment Fund ConocoPhillips Ligia T. Valenti Susan Zambrio The Edith & Oscar Smilack Constellation Energy Group Alfred J. Valentino Charlotte C. Zanidakis Memorial Scholarship Duke Energy Foundation Lilia V. Valera Charles J. Zerafa Endowment Fund Exelon Corporation Antonietta S. Valery Doris J. Ziefle The Edith M. Stapperfenne ExxonMobil Foundation Carol A. Vandegrift Katherine B. Zimmerer Memorial Scholarship Fund GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Patricia R. Van Gelder The Albert Stark Leadership IBM International Foundation Arlene Vastano ENDOWMENT FUNDS Trenton Endowed Fund Independence Community Donna J. Verbosky The Thomas C. Streckewald Foundation Gregory Vidnanski The Lee Bellarmino Endowment Fund Johnson & Johnson Family of Lenore C. Villavecchia Endowment Fund The Thomas Edison State Companies Lynette S. Vinet The Allen G. Braithwaite III College Alumni Association The J.P. Morgan Chase Mary S. Virtue Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Foundation Kamman A. Viterito The Natale S. & Christine The Thomas Edison State Lockheed Martin Carol P. Voell Caliendo Endowment Fund College Endowment Fund Lyondell Chemical Company Ruth E. Vogel The Capital Health System The John S. Watson Institute McKesson Foundation, Inc. Eugene V. Vogt Nursing Education Scholarship for Public Policy Endowment The Merck Company Barbara M. Wallace Endowment Fund Fund Foundation Weimin Wang The Nicholas & Marjorie The Christian C. Yegen Merrill Lynch & Company Patricia A. Ward Carnevale Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Foundation, Inc. Richard A. Warford in Support of Innovation MetLife Foundation Darla M. Waters & Excellence Motorola Foundation Barbara A. Watson The Harry & Shirley Chadwick National Starch & Chemical Christine Weigandt Endowment Fund Foundation, Inc. Bruce E. Weigel INVENTION SUMMER 2007 17 Honor Roll of Donors

The New York Times Company THE EDISON SOCIETY Bredenbeck’s Bakery Shanika Henderson Foundation Endowment Benefactors Rose M. Breining Richard & Margaret Nomura America Foundation Broadway Ballroom Dance Hoisington PepsiCo Foundation Lee Bellarmino Studio Hyatt Regency Princeton Pfizer Foundation Allen G. Braithwaite Café Capuano Restorante Helen Imbalzano Progress Energy Service Capital Health System Camden Riversharks Maria Imbalzano, Esq. Company, LLC Jim & Nancy Carnes Capital Health System Senator Peter Inverso Prudential Foundation Nicholas & Marjorie Carnevale Dr. James E. Carnes Misty Isak Public Service Electric & Gas Harry & Shirley Chadwick Nicholas & Marjorie Carnevale Janssen, L.P. Company Dr. Susan O. Friedman Mary Ellen Caro John & Theda Jordan Random House, Inc. Richard & Donna Gillespie Chamber’s Walk Café Raman & Vinita Kapur Raytheon Company Gary & Diane Heavin The Children’s Home Society KatManDu Waterfront Grille Roche Carolina, Inc. Lennert & Deborah Josefson of New Jersey Heidi Kaufman Sanofi-Aventis Clarence Lockett Church Capital Management Cynthia Klein, ASP Shell Oil Company Foundation Dr. Al Maghazehe City Office Outfitters Diane Koye The State Farm Companies Brian & Helen Maloney Clarke Caton Hintz Kevin R. Kuhn Foundation John J. & Valerie L. McCann The College of New Jersey Lafayette Yard Marriott Tyco Jack & Irene Neary Colonial Cadillac Hyundai, Inc. Lambertville Station Verizon Foundation Daniel Negrón Jr. Connell & Steadman The Lawrenceville Inn Wachovia Foundation Timothy O’Brien Donald & Patti Conover Eric & Joanna Lear Washington Group Maurice T. Perilli Council of New Jersey Lear & Pannepacker, LLP Foundation, Inc. Dr. George A. Pruitt Grantmakers David J. MacKinnon Wyeth The Estate of S. John Lisa Davidowski Macy’s Xerox Corporation Quattrone Dorothy Davis Dr. Al Maghazehe Zantaz The Fred C. Rummel DesignWrite, LLC Brian T. Maloney Foundation Tracey Destribats Marsilio’s Restaurant HERITAGE CIRCLE Sarnoff Corporation Keith Dewey Mastori’s Restaurant Planned Gifts Michael J. Smilack & Family Elisabeth V. Dey The Maury Show The Estate of Edith M. DK Interior Concepts McCarter Theatre B. Scott Burkett Stapperfenne Gary & Gerri Drucker Jodi & Donald McLane Michele A. Frank Albert Stark Eastman Kodak Company ME Salon & Spa Owen O. Freeman Jr. Christian C. Yegen Ebbets Field, Inc. Medieval Times Dinner & Dr. Susan O. Friedman Esca Restaurant & Bar Tournament Peter Graulich ANNUAL GALA Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Essig Mercer County Community Alice Harris CONTRIBUTORS, Ewing Hall of Frames College H. R. Larrimore PARTICIPANTS, Sandra F. Farrakhan Mercer County Executive Brian Eric R. Lear SPONSORS, AND The Ferry House Hughes Virginia M. Lofft VOLUNTEERS Final Touch Mobile Car Spa Merrill Lynch Barbara B. Mann Madison Folmer Christopher J. Miller Rita Novitt A La Mode The Frog & The Peach David & Margery Miller Mark A. Platt Amber Spa The Gift Basket Dosiree I. Mims Dr. George A. Pruitt American Airlines Garden State Discovery DeAnna Minus-Vincent The Estate of S. John Amoroso Flower Shop, Inc. Museum The Minus-Vincent Family Quattrone Antonio’s Cleaners Helene M. Garcia Jennifer Montone Joyce & Robert Stecher Arden Theatre Company Richard & Donna Gillespie Nassau Inn Christian C. Yegen Richard & Elsa Arndt Traci Gilpin John P. Neary Around the Table Roxanne Globis New Jersey Business & MEMORIAL GIFTS Artistic Designs Glow Holistic Skin Care, LLC Industry Association “In Memory of……” Ahmed & Nadia Azmy Dorothy Godwin Davis New Jersey Devils Bank of America Brian & Maxine Goldsmith New Jersey Manufacturers Eddie Goodman Kenneth Barnes & Mark & Susan Gordon Insurance Group Bess J. Quattrone Marie R. Power-Barnes Ed & Edie Griffin New Jersey Sports & Bed, Bath & Beyond HABCM Architects Engineers Exposition Authority S. John Quattrone Lee J. Bellarmino Planners, LLC New Jersey State Library Mr & Mrs. Sam Farrugio Norma Blake Hamilton Area YMCA New Jersey State Nurses Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Ingram Borders Books & Music Hamilton Jewelers Association Marcia Bossart Carolyn Harper New Jersey State Theater, New Betty Hand Quick Bountiful Baskets Hart’s Cyclery & Fitness Brunswick Bess J. Quattrone Allen Braithwaite HEAD Rita Novitt John & Regina Heldrich Passage Theatre Company

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Pennington Quality Market Dr. Michael Toscani Mary Hack Renee San Giacomo Maurice T. Perilli Trenton City Mayor Douglas Harlem Globetrotters Michael & Marcia Scheiring Pine Creek Miniature Golf Palmer David Hoftiezer Schoor DePalma Community Please Touch Museum Trenton Country Club Margaret Hoisington Foundation Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Trenton Rescue Mission Hoisington Engineers Seabreeze Tanning Salon, Inc. Union #9 Trenton Thunder Hopewell Valley Golf Club Sesame Place Denise Powers Trump Casino Resorts Maria Imbalzano, Esq. Louis F. Siwy, LPA, PC Phil Pratico Jewelers US Nails Janssen, L.P. SJ Marketing, Inc. Princess Nails & Hair Vallerie European Spa Jericho National Golf Club Linda Soltis Princeton Communications The vanRhyn/Melsheimer Jones New York Staples Group, Inc. Family KatManDu Waterfront Grille Stark & Stark Princeton Fuel Oil The “View” KPMG LLP St. Francis Medical Center Princeton Partners Virgin Mobile Lafayette Yard Marriott Jacquelyn Stockman The Print Center Volunteers of America, Eric Robert Lear Catherine J. Streckewald Cynthia Prisco Delaware Valley Lear & Pannepacker, LLP Daniel Streckewald Progressive Solutions Deborah Ware Michael Lettiere F.L. & Joan Streckewald Bess J. Quattrone Assemblywoman Bonnie Debbie Lutz Kevin Streckewald Rider University Watson Coleman Riverside Symphonia WBEB 101-FM David MacKinnon Sun Bancorp, Inc. Robert Wood Johnson Wegman’s Food Markets Marc Elliott Spa & Salon Target, East Windsor University Hospital at Wildflower’s Inn Dwane Martin TGI Friday’s Hamilton The Yardley Inn Mastoris Restaurant Thomas Edison State College Roma Bank Community Yardville National Bank The Mercadien Group Thomas Edison State College Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James Young Ron Mercantini AFT Local 4277 Amy Rouze Z.B. Sports Mercer County Community Terry Thornton Kelly Saccomanno College John P. Thurber Ellen Schostak THE THOMAS C. Merrill Lynch Bank Group The Times of Trenton Sendas Jewelers STRECKEWALD GOLF Midlantic Properties Anne Tither Serendipity CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS, Christopher J. Miller Tramp Steamer Media Sesame Place SPONSORS, AND David A. Miller Jr. Trenton Country Club Shear Hair Dezigns, Inc. VOLUNTEERS Dosiree I. Mims Trenton Thunder SHM Mailers DeAnna Minus-Vincent Trenton Titans Sissy & Kyle’s American Harvest Jennifer Montone Triumph Brewing Company S.J. Marketing Applebee’s New Jersey Devils Verizon VoiceWing Nicole Smith Artistic Designs New Jersey Golf Headquarters Virgin Mobile Soaring Adventures of Jill Baker Nexus Properties, Inc. Wachovia Wealth America Bank of America Niece Lumber Management Linda Soltis Bredenbeck’s Bakery Olde York Country Club Walmart #3266 Stark & Stark Rose M. Breining Steve Outten Walmart #5130 Stephen & Debbie Stasolla Nancy Broglie Pennington-Ewing Athletic John & Elizabeth Walsh Diane Steadman Capital Health System Club Tori Walsh St. Francis Medical Center Floyd J. Carl Pennington Quality Market Bobby G. Walston St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Perot Systems Government Robin Walton Center Christine’s Restaurant Church Capital Management Services Assemblywoman Bonnie Paul & Janice Stridick Philadelphia 76ers Watson Coleman Sun National Bank City Office Outfitters Philadelphia Phillies Yardley Country Club Sunny Garden Jeff Clark Princeton Communications Teri Tallon-Hammill Colonial Cadillac-Hyundai, Inc. Group, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Taylor Commerce Bank Robert L. Teweles Elisabeth V. Dey The Princeton Packet, Inc. Thomas Edison State College Dick’s Sporting Goods Princeton Partners Thomas Edison State College Sandy Durst Cynthia Prisco AFT Local 4277 Eastman Kodak Company Public Service Electric & Gas Thomas Edison State College Ebbets Field, Inc. Company Foundation Board of Janet Eickhoff Regal Entertainment Directors Ernst & Young Rider University Athletics Thomas Edison State College Frank Fresca Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Gala Committee Mark S. Gordon University Hospital at John P. Thurber & Joseph A. Guzzardo Hamilton Connie Cloonan Roma Bank

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Tamra Burnett BA ’02 Steven L. Herman BA ’93 Tamra Burnett has accepted the position of education and medical Steven L. Herman has relocated to New Delhi, India, to assume his new case manager for the Arkansas Baptist Boys Ranch in Harrison, Ark. posting as South Asia bureau chief and radio/TV correspondent for the Voice of America. Herman’s previous position was in Japan for the last Michael A. Cadena BA ’07 17 years. Michael A. Cadena was recently selected as one of nine individuals to Gerald Lyons receive an IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Sciences) grant from the New Jersey State Library to attend graduate school at Rutgers BA ’02 University to study library and information science. This grant will pay Gerald Lyons completed his MA in education technology from New the entire cost of tuition for Cadena, who noted that he is very Jersey City University in 2005. A teacher of social studies for Hudson honored to have been selected and added, “None of this would have County Schools of Technology, Lyons was recently honored by The been possible without my education from Thomas Edison State College.” Jersey Journal with the Everyday Hero — Newspapers in Education Award for the use of newspapers in the classroom to promote social Russ Carfagno awareness and community service. Lyons, who is pursuing a guidance ASAST ’97 certificate, noted, “Another dream made available after receiving my Russ Carfagno completed his MBA with a focus in marketing at DeVry BA from Thomas Edison State College.” University and is currently working as the business unit manager for refrigeration controls at Carel USA. Carfagno believes that without the Sherry Mitchell AAS ’84 opportunity to use what he has learned in the military to pursue his Sherry Mitchell has launched the company On Way to Zion to provide college education, he likely would have never begun his educational life coaching services. Mitchell’s company specializes in motivating journey. Continuing his education has allowed Carfagno to provide a people with chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis as well as better life for himself and his family. “Education is the key to having helping everyone to recognize and achieve their potential. Mitchell choices, which in turn provides happiness and success,” noted received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree from Carfagno. Monmouth University in West Long Branch, N.J., and Master of Arts in Counseling Services degree from Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. Randal Chance AA ’73 She is a national certified counselor. Randal Chance, a retired inspector general with the Texas Juvenile Christopher Nyerges BA ’05 Correctional Commission, recently wrote a book titled RAPED by the STATE: FRACTURED JUSTICE — LEGAL ABUSE. Published Christopher Nyerges, the editor of Wilderness Way magazine, and an through AuthorHouse, the book focuses on the operation of the ethnobotany and primitive skills teacher, teaching plant use and juvenile justice systems throughout the United States with the intent applied archaeology, recently authored his seventh book “How To of improving those systems. He and his wife, Onella, are currently Survive Anywhere.” Published by Stackpole Books, “How To Survive working on a second book titled Living with Death, which is inspired Anywhere - A Guide for Urban, Suburban, and Wilderness Environments” is not just a guide for dealing with emergencies — it is by the tragic death of their son. Chance, who went on to earn a a guide for how to live ecologically and economically. Released in baccalaureate degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in October 2006, this book is already in its third printing. Nyerges, who police and public administration, is also a retired U.S. Air Force law also co-authored “Extreme Simplicity: Homesteading in the City,” has enforcement superintendent. He currently is a firearms instructor for lead wild food and survival walks for more than 30 years. the West Texas region. Kevin O’Brien BA ’80 Theresa L. Deehan BSBA ’03 Kevin O’Brien recently celebrated 15 years as president of Shamrock Theresa L. Deehan recently completed a graduate program at Fairleigh Enterprises, Ltd., a land use planning and transportation consulting Dickinson University (FDU) in New Jersey, earning a master’s degree in firm based in Rahway, N.J. O’Brien, a New Jersey licensed Professional administrative sciences. In addition, Deehan is an adjunct professor Planner, was selected for membership in the American Institute of for FDU teaching courses in the school safety and security Certified Planners in recognition of his career accomplishments as a administration concentration. land use planner.

John A. Detore BSHS ’97 Donna M. Pedota BSBA ’03 John A. Detore recently started a new career as a sales consultant at Donna M. Pedota graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul, Family Ford of Netcong, N.J. Minn., in May 2007, with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management degree.

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New Job James Risner BA ’05 Promotion Please tell us Award James Risner was included in the 2006 edition of “Who’s Who in America’s Universities and Colleges.” Risner, who graduated from The Marriage Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., with a Master about your… Baby of Divinity degree in December 2006, is the associate pastor at Kings Career Switch Baptist Church in Louisville. If it’s news to you, it’s news to us! Rebecca Robinson BA ’04 We invite you as a member of our family of Thomas Rebecca Robinson earned her certification as a Professional in Human Edison State College Alumni to tell us about the exciting Resources (PHR) in January 2007. The certification was awarded by the things happening in your life. Let us know what’s new with Human Resource Certification Institute and signifies that Robinson you since you graduated from Thomas Edison State College possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in or how your experience at the College changed your life, and human resource management, which is necessary to pass the rigorous examination. we may include your updates in a future issue of Invention. To contact us, please fill out the form below and Claudia A. Samuels Newton BSBA ’01 mail it to: Thomas Edison State College, Invention Editor, Claudia A. Samuels Newton received her Master of Management in 101 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1176; fax it to Human Resources Management degree from the University of (609) 984-1376; or e-mail your good news to Phoenix in May 2006. Samuels Newton was promoted to credentialing [email protected]. You may include photos to accompany manager at BlueChoice HealthPlan, a subsidiary of BlueCross your news. Items will be published as space permits. BlueShield, in March 2007. She is also the founder of Rewarding Resume Services and has begun authoring a career oriented book. Name ______Samuels Newton noted, “My career has taken off since receiving my bachelor’s degree from Thomas Edison State College. I am extremely Former/Maiden Name ______grateful for the doors that have been opened for me since I graduated from the College.” Company ______Title ______

Curtis Shelly BSAST ’04 Street Address ______Curtis Shelley was selected as the 2006 Employee of the Year at the I Check here if this is a new address. Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center campus in Houston, Texas, which has more than 6,000 employees. An educator for the City, State, Zip ______Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Respiratory Care Department, Shelley said he was able to achieve this honor largely due to the Day Phone ( ) ______degree he received from Thomas Edison State College. Shelley is currently pursuing a MEd at the University of Houston. Evening Phone ( ) ______

E-mail Address ______Leong Sze Hian BSBA ’85 I Check here if this is a new email address. Leong Sze Hian recently presented at the Inter-American Economic Forum in Cartagena, Columbia, on “How to Build a Sustainable Class Year ______Degree ______Society: The Singapore Experience.” Sze Hian has also been invited to speak at the Global Leadership Forum in Russia and the Caribbean Information for Invention: ______Development Bank Meeting in Venezuela. He has delivered presentations at the Organization of American States General ______Assembly Business Roundtable in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the Dominican Republic, and the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of ______Government Business Round Table in Costa Rica. Sze Hian, who has five degrees and 13 professional qualifications, is a Wharton Fellow, ______alumnus of Harvard University and the United Nations University International Leadership Academy. Sze Hian has served as honorary ______consul of Jamaica Burkina Faso, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, chairman of the Institute of Administrative ______Management, on the Board of the Singapore Professional Centre, and is founding advisor to the Financial Planning Association of Indonesia. ______

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He has been invited to speak more than Thomas Edison State College gave me encouragement and a path,” 100 times in 15 countries on five he wrote. continents and has authored three books. Koski’s impetus for donating to Thomas Edison State College was two- fold: In addition to his general appreciation of the College for offering Maryann Youngman him an avenue to complete his degree requirements in a short amount of BSBA ’03 time, he was particularly grateful to his advisor, the late Jim Colazzio, who Maryann Youngman presented her Six motivated him throughout the process. Sigma Black Belt project to the AT&T Center of Excellence panel team. Upon completion Koski was so influenced by Colazzio, that he established an endowment process, Youngman attained unanimous in Colazzio’s memory. support from the panel team and has received her Six Sigma Black Belt “He motivated me to believe that I could complete those 50 credits in Certification. seven months; and I did,” said Koski. “I was accepted by Seton Hall Law, while completing my education at Thomas Edison State College. It was his inspiration and belief in me that inspired me to stay the course.” According to David Miller, director of Development at Thomas Edison State College, the proceeds from the endowment will be used to strength- en and grow the College’s academic programs and to constantly improve quality for the benefit of current and future students. "We are extremely pleased that Raymond Koski has chosen to honor one of his former advisors through this generous gift,” Miller said. “The cre- ation of endowments is so important to the future of Thomas Edison State College because they provide ‘permanent’ funds that while increas- ing in value through investment; also provide a percentage of revenue that Frances Yuhas can be used each year to improve all aspects of our academic programs.” For adults considering returning to college, Koski advises them to stop Frances Yuhas BA ’02 thinking about it and start doing it. Frances Yuhas was recently featured in the national published Woman’s Day magazine “Most people who think about it are just procrastinating or negotiating in an article titled “I did it!” The article with themselves,” he said. “Every moment thinking is a moment you celebrates her educational journey and her could be closer to earning your degree.” accomplishments since earning her degree. Following graduation from Thomas Edison In his spare time, Koski volunteers with the Bergen County Society for State College, Yuhas was an alternate route the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as an animal cruelty investigator for teacher candidate with New Jersey City the county prosecutor’s task force, and vacations in warm places. University (NJCU) in its debut experiment in July 2003. She began teaching family and Koski resides in Ft. Lee, N.J., with his 17-year-old cat, Boomer. consumer sciences at Monmouth Regional High School. Yuhas, who now teaches Koski said one inspiration for overcoming obstacles to earn a college gourmet food exclusively at Manasquan degree comes from his father, who graduated from Fordham University High School in New Jersey, said she plans during the depression. to begin working on her master’s in educational technology this summer with He is very close to his mother, Jane, who lives nearby. NJCU. “She is celebrating her 90th birthday this year and our extended family took her to Rome and Naples at the end of March. She’s in perfect health, drives day and night, flies anywhere she wants and still works part time,” he said. I