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Contents Building a Bu s i n e s s

1 | Editor’s Note Small businesses have long been a mainstay of the American economy. In the last 15 years alone, they are credited with creating more than two-thirds of all jobs in the U.S. 2 | University News This issue of the magazine focuses on four alumni who knew early in their careers they wanted to start their own businesses. In fact, some of them began pursuing their dream even before they 9 | Sports Shorts had graduated from West Chester. 13 | Cover Story: Stories of Young Alumni Entrepreneurs Steve Washington ’04 was studying for his degree in finance when he started his first company out of his dorm room –supplying clothing wholesale to eBay retailers. Amy Carolla ’03 was in her 18 | Alumni Weekend third year of studies in kinesiology when she put together a business plan that she still utilizes. What drove these young entrepreneurs to accept the hard work and risk involved in a start-up 20 | Class Notes company was not just a desire to be their own boss, but the freedom to pursue a passion. In the 22 | Alumni Chapter News case of Kate Cipriano ’00 it meant turning her fascination with makeup into multiple ways for helping people feel positive about themselves and their body image. For Dan Farina’04, 25 | WCUAA Board of Directors Elections starting his own business has allowed him to combine his love of science with the opportunity to help people. 26 | WCUAA Board of Directors Candidate Biographies A balancing act: stories of young alumni entrepreneurs. When defining what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur, Monica Zimmerman, direc- 27 | Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards tor of the Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leadership Center, notes that most tend to have a high internal locus of control. “A common trait among successful entrepreneurs is that they take responsibility for both their successes and failures,” she explains. “That’s a trait our students definitely have. They realize if they fail, it’s their mistake, but they also understand that hard work will lead to success.”

Pam Sheridan Editor Director of Public Relations and Marketing

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A publication of West Chester Bernard J. Carrozza (secretary) Officers Donald E. Leisey ’59 President Robert Ahrens ’75 Carmen Evans Culp ’52, M’64 For Class Notes and other alumni- University of Pennsylvania, a Barry C. Dozor James Shinehouse ’80 (president) Emily Jane Lemole Mark Drochek ’86 Karl Helicher ’72, M’82, M’87 related information, e-mail: Edward Monroe ’89 member of the Pennsylvania State Thomas A. Fillippo (chair) John N. Nickolas ’90 (vice president) Donald R. McIlvain Patrick Gonzalez ’79 Richard D. Merion ’59, M’69 [email protected]. Letters to the Christopher Lewis John A. McCarthy (treasurer) Gustave C. Meyer ’66 Francis J. Green, Jr. ’72 John F. Murphy ’43 System of Higher Education. Vice President Editor can be sent to: J. Adam Matlawski Sandra F. Mather ’64, ’68 (secretary) Mark P. Mixner, ex officio Kathryn Rossman Green ’73, M’02 Dr. Luther B. Sowers ’49 Jeffrey Stein ’91 Marian D. Moskowitz Richard Przywara (executive director) H. Viscount Nelson ’61 Judi Kaplan Ivins ’77 [email protected] or President Pam Sheridan, Director of Public Eli Silberman Trustees Michael O’Rourke Treasurer Dr. L. James Kiscaden ’65, M’73 The West Chester University Greg R. Weisenstein Christine Thomas Keith Beale ’77 Mark G. Pavlovich, ex officio Kathryn Rossman Green ’73, M’02 Richard Knorr ’75 Magazine is published three times Relations and Marketing and Vice President for Robert Tomlinson Francis P. Branca ’70 David L. Peirce Edward Monroe ’89 a year for the alumni, families, Editor, The West Chester Cathie Whitlock (vice chair) John Stoddart ’93, ’99 MBA Secretary Matthew Mullen ’05 Advancement Matthew Bricketto, ex officio students and friends of West Ches- University Magazine. Jessica Alicea Millie C. Cassidy Samuel C. Thompson, Jr. ’65 Robert Ahrens ’75 Carole Redding Murray ’62 ter University of Pennsylvania. Mark Pavlovich May Van ’89 MBA Andrea Pavone ’07 Kate Cipriano ’00 Immediate Past President We welcome letters concerning West Chester University of Penn- Editor, Director of Public Thomas A. Fillippo ’69 (Council of Trustees Brigadier General George H. Walls, Jr. ’64 Nick D. Polcini ’00, M’05 magazine content or issues per- sylvania is an equal opportunity/ representative) Greg R. Weisenstein, ex officio John Stoddart ’93, M’99 Scott Reid ’86 taining to the University. Letters affirmative action institution. Relations and Marketing David Sears ’05 Judith Finkel ’73 must be signed and kept to one Pam Sheridan Jennifer Slavin ’04, M’10 Jane B. Fontaine ’74 typed page. Please include address Jeffrey Stein ’91 Art Direction, Design Christopher Franklin ’87 and daytime phone number. We Cheryl Fulginiti ’80 Michael Stoll ’03 Peter Volz Design reserve the right to edit. Send cor- John A. Gontarz respondence to: Editor, The WCU Maury Hoberman Magazine, West Chester Univer- David P. Holveck ’68 sity, West Chester PA 19383

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So c i a l Wo r k e r Ea r n s Lifetime Ac h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d The National Association of Social Workers Pennsyl- vania (NASW-PA) Chapter has honored West Chester’s Nadine Bean, Ph.D., LCSW, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her many professional social work leadership roles that demonstrate commitment to advocacy and social justice. She was president of the Chapter from 2005 to 2007. An associate professor of graduate social work, Bean is a disaster mental health services volunteer with the American Red Cross. Her first deployment was in New York City after 9/11. She has also worked extensively in New Orleans following Hur- ricane Katrina and set up a drop-in center for emotional, social and spiritual support services in the devastated Lower 9th Ward. Lawrence Davidson, an Army veteran who became the WCU Vet- erans Center coordinator last spring as he completed his bachelor’s mation and ultimately, as the degree in history here, is one of the many people whose lives Bean has Th r e e Distinguished Al u m n i Ad d r e s s WCU Gr a d u a t e s district’s overall superintendent. influenced. He vouches for Bean’s prowess as instructor and social In 2002, he joined the academic worker – and now mentor. While taking her winter 2012 week-long Three distinguished alumni addressed close to 900 under- is co-director of the International Academy of Educational Entrepre- administration at Delaware course “Social Work with Veterans and Military Families: A Resil- graduates and 223 master’s degree candidates during this neurship. He taught in Coatesville, Pa., earned his master’s of school County Community College ience and Trauma Informed Approach,” he was so inspired that he year’s mid-winter ceremonies. Alan J. Butcher ’88 spoke to undergradu- administration from Villanova University and became a principal in where he served as assistant to switched post-graduate programs and is now pursuing his master’s ates during the morning ceremony, while Donald E. Leisey ’59, a recipi- Downingtown. He spent several years as a school principal in Japan with the dean for technical educa- degree in social work. ent of the President’s Medallion for Service, addressed the afternoon the Department of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools, then relocated tion, director of the school’s Ap- “This was my first exposure to the field of social work and its prac- commencement audience. The following evening, Bernard Carrozza to California, becoming a principal, then superintendent of schools in plied Engineering Technology titioners,” Davidson explained. “I had no idea it would change the ’66, secretary of the University’s Council of Trustees, addressed the San Rafael. He earned his doctorate from the University of Southern program and as project admin- course of my studies and career.” graduate degree candidates. California. istrator for a community based For his post-graduate work and his role with the Veterans Center, With more than 20 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry After retiring, he acquired the Merryhill Country School in Sacra- job training grant. Davidson was seeking faculty and a master’s program that would Alan Butcher, vice president of business and corporate development mento in 1981, building it from a private school for 200 students to a Bernard J. Carrozza ’66, secretary of Over the years, Carrozza best fit the [requirements] of serving this unique population. “ Dr. at Endo Pharmaceuticals,has played a role in the development of three system of 22 for-profit schools with 8,000 students. WCU’s Council of Trustees. has received accolades for his Bean exhibited to me that social work was an academic pursuit, but currently marketed anti-viral medicines. Prior to joining Endo, he An early supporter of WCU’s Institute for Educational Excellence contributions and leadership in was driven by an unabashed and deep sense of human empathy and directed GlaxoSmithKline’s worldwide business development transac- and Entrepreneurship (3E) and a founding member of the 3E Advisory education, as a past recipient of the Pennsylvania Department of Educa- dignity,” says Davidson. tions and was co-leader for the largest single asset deal transacted in Council, Donald Leisey coauthored The Educational Entrepreneur: Mak- tion Workforce Leadership Award, a “National Award of Merit” from “After all of her field experience, her pharmaceutical history. ing a Difference. Today, he serves on the boards for various corporations Partnerships in Education, a workshop service award from American Ed- research and extensive knowledge, she Butcher earned a bachelor of science in clinical microbiology and a and institutions, including the West Chester University Foundation. ucation Week, and a “Leaders of American Secondary Education” award. wanted to hear and learn from the ex- master of arts in molecular biology/genetics from West Chester and an With a career in education spanning over four decades, Bernard Car- A member of the University’s Council of Trustees since 1981, Car- periences of the students. The assign- M.B.A. from Cornell University. rozza has served in a number of positions in both secondary and higher rozza also has served in several leadership capacities on the board, most ments reflected this fusion of academic A visionary in entrepreneurial education, Donald E. Leisey founded education. For 17 of those years, he was with the Upper Darby School recently as secretary. In 1991, he received West Chester University’s research and personal reflection. The Report Card, an educational resource store and co-founded and District, first as assistant superintendent for personnel and public infor- Distinguished Alumni Award. “I am not sure what other quality In addition to his undergraduate degree in elementary education from you would like in an educator.” West Chester, Carrozza earned his master’s in counseling and guidance Since 9/11, Bean has been working and an Ed.D. in educational psychology from Temple University. with the American Red Cross Service Kean Spencer, cofounder and president of Eastern Research Services, to the Armed Forces Division and is also received a President’s Medallion for Service. He is a founding a Red Cross trainer in psychological member and current chair of West Chester University’s Poetry Center first aid for military families. She has Advisory Board. He endowed the Iris N. Spencer Poetry Awards for the conducted training for both ARC and University’s Poetry Center and Conference. The awards include the Iris The Soldiers Project, a national group N. Spencer Undergraduate Poetry Award, the Myong Cha Son Haiku of licensed mental health professionals Nadine Bean Award, and the Donald Justice Poetry Prize. who provide pro bono counseling ser- vices to veterans and their families. FAR LEFT: Recipient of the President’s Medallion for Service Donald E. Leisey ’59 with President Weisenstein. LEFT: During WCU’s mid-winter commencement, (l to r): com- mencement speaker J. Alan Butcher ’88, M’92; President Weisenstein; and Kean Spen- cer, a recipient of the President’s Medallion for Service.

2 West Chester University Winter/SPRING 2 012 | 3 McKinney entered the public relations field when she was tapped to be press secretary for Washington Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Os g o o d Na m e d t o Norton, who, at the time, was running for election for her first term in u l b r i g h t pecialist o s t e r Congress in 1990. F S R In 1992, she signed the NAACP Legal Defense Fund as a continu- Assistant professor of politi- ous retainer client from 1992-2007. During that time, McKinney ac- cal science Jeffrey Osgood cumulated a client list of other NGOs, including the American Civil has been named to an elite Liberties Union, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the U.S. group of scholars in the Fulbright Commission on Civil Rights, the Metropolitan Washington Council/ Specialists Roster, a national AFL-CIO, the TransAfrica Forum, and Planned Parenthood of program that places leaders from Metropolitan Washington. higher education and industry Today, the agency focuses on criminal justice advocacy, particularly in global collaborations that issues surrounding the death penalty and race, as well as civil rights and strengthen the positions of U.S. environmental issues and is exploring involvement in health and health institutions. equality issues and labor rights. The Council for International Exchange of Scholars, which ad- ministers the Fulbright Scholar Program, receives requests from host institutions overseas seeking During this year’s Martin Luther King. Jr. brunch (l to r): President Weisenstein; Katherine Norris, president of the Frederick Douglass Society; Drum Major for Justice Award recipients Gwen McKinney ’76 and Broadus W. Davis ’76, M’86; and Skip Hutson, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Tr o o p s t o Te a c h e r s Op e n s specialists, then contacts those can- Assistant professor of political didates on the roster with the most science Jeffrey Osgood Re g i o n a l Of f i c e a t WCU relevant professional experience to Program to serve military personnel in Pennsylvania, New York ascertain their interest and availability for the grant opportunity. Tw o Distinguished Al u m n i Ho n o r e d A member of WCU’s faculty since 2009, Osgood is associate direc- tor of the University’s Center for Social and Economic Policy Research, West Chester University a t a r t i n u t h e r i n g r r u n c h has been designated as a which serves business, community agencies and government with M L K , J . B regional office for “Troops research in health, economic development and outreach. to Teachers,” assisting eligible This January more than 200 members of the campus and cial education teacher and football coach, he went to the University of military personnel in Pennsyl- borough community joined together to commemorate Dr. Pennsylvania as an assistant lightweight football coach. vania and New York to begin Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor two “Drum Majors for Justice” Following his service in the navy, Davis earned an associate of arts New Concentration Prepares Chiropractors new careers as school teachers in during the University’s 19th annual campus brunch. The reference to degree from Bucks County Community College and both his bachelor’s targeted public schools. “drum major for justice” is taken from one of Dr. King’s sermons, in and master’s in education at West Chester University. After completing Besides receiving counsel- Students in West Chester’s exercise science pro- his doctorate in educational leadership at Immaculata University, he which he talked about his life and how he hoped to be remembered: ing, information on the teacher gram have a new option if they want to pursue a “If any of you are around when I have to meet my day, I don’t want began his career as a school administrator, serving twice as an assistant career in alternative medicine: a pre-chiropractic certification process and em- a long funeral. And if you get somebody to deliver the eulogy, tell them principal, principal and superintendent of schools. concentration. ployment leads within those not to talk too long. Every now and then I wonder what I want them to Gwen McKinney owns McKinney & Associates, the first Washing- This past fall, the University forged an articula- states; the candidates have access tion agreement with Texas Chiropractic College, say. … Yes, if you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a ton, D.C.-based African-American and woman-owned public relations Retired U.S. Army Colonel Vanessa Barron to other resources, including a one of the country’s leaders in chiropractic health- drum major for justice; say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a firm that expressly focuses on social justice marketing. In addition to its mentoring program that pairs care. The agreement ensures WCU graduates acceptance into TCC’s doc- drum major for righteousness.” strategic communications partnership with the Robert Wood Founda- interested applicants with other veterans who have become certified tor of chiropractic program for those who maintain their grades. This year’s honorees were two distinguished WCU alumni: educator tion, her firm serves as a strategic counselor and managing partner for teachers through the program. “Chiropractic is one of the leading alternative medicine professions,” Broadus Davis and public relations and marketing professional Gwen the Foundation’s Capital portfolio. says Sheri Melton, assistant chair of the kinesiology department. “Accord- “The University is proud to become a Troops to Teachers regional McKinney. McKinney established her connections to philanthropic and social ing to the 2009 National Health Statistics Report, it accounts for approxi- office,” says WCU president Greg Weisenstein. “Through this highly Broadus Davis retired in June 2011 from the Bristol Borough School ventures shortly after graduation from West Chester, when she spent mately $8 billion per year in health care expenditures.” valuable program veterans are able to secure their future and continue Melton, who teaches exercise physiology, expects that as it grows, District and today serves as the acting superintendent in the Franklin the late 1970s covering issues affecting the African-American commu- to serve the country in new and expanding roles.” the program will achieve the popularity of the department’s pre-physical Township School District in Hunterdon County, N.J. nity in Philadelphia for the Tribune. She later became a columnist and Program manager for the regional office, retired U.S. Army Colonel therapy and pre-occupational therapy concentrations. Already, she says, During his 35 years of public school service, Davis has taught at the Washington correspondent for several minority-owned newspapers, Vanessa Barron, points to the value of “Troops to Teachers” for both pre-chiropractic students are impressing educators beyond the University elementary, middle and high school level and held administrative posi- had articles syndicated in newspapers across the nation by the National veterans and school districts. “These teachers not only are prepared in and career prospects are excellent. tions at all levels. He began his teaching career in the Bristol Borough Newspaper Publishers Association and wrote for Essence and Black “According to the 2010-11 Edition of the Occupational Outlook Hand- terms of the curriculum, they bring structure, leadership and cultural School District in 1976 after completing his undergraduate education Enterprise. book (Bureau of Labor Statistics), employment of chiropractors is expected sensitivity to the classroom. degree. He taught socially and emotionally disturbed children in the In 1980, she founded and directed the Namibia Information Service, to increase 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, much faster than the aver- “Veterans serve as strong role models for their students and can help age for all occupations. So the future looks bright for our graduates in this fourth through sixth grades, designing a program to help them develop a special project supported by the United Nations that disseminated alleviate the shortage of qualified teachers in math, science, special edu- program,” says Melton. a positive attitude. news to the U.S. media and non-governmental organizations on devel- cation, and other critical subject areas,” she says. Located in Pasadena, Texas, Texas Chiropractic College is the fourth In the early 1980s, he taught at Bristol High School, where he devel- opments in Namibia during the period before the U.N.-supervised elec- Financial assistance in the form of stipends up to $5000 is available oldest of all chiropractic colleges in the United States and the second to oped a program to aid disturbed students. He influenced students on tions and independence. She became involved with the anti-apartheid to eligible individuals to help pay for teacher certification costs or as enter into an articulation agreement with West Chester. New York Chiro- the playing fields as well, serving as a head varsity coach in basketball, movement in South Africa during that time and co-founded and was practic College in Seneca Falls, N.Y., inked an agreement when the pre- bonuses of $10,000 to teach in schools serving a high percentage of stu- football and track and field in middle school. After 16 years as a spe- national co-coordinator for the National Alliance of Third World Jour- chiropractic program was approved in 2010. dents from low-income families. nalists, an association of U.S. journalists and media professionals.

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The course appears to be off to a good start. While not required, During winter break, 11 West Chester music students attendance in three live class sessions via Skype had close to perfect joined the orchestra Camerata Philadelphia on a three-week tour of attendance. China. Several Curtis Institute students and one each from the Juilliard Rui Li, WCU’s director of distance education, notes that Kopacz’s School of Music and San Francisco Conservatory also participated. course is debunking a common criticism of online education. “Ola’s The opportunity arose through School of Music faculty members class shows that the concern over a lack of personal interaction between Ovidiu Marinescu and Sylvia Ahramjian, who play cello and viola, respec- the students and faculty member in an online course can be alleviated tively, with Camerata. They have also brought Camerata’s music director if lessons are carefully designed with appropriate technologies and in- and chief conductor Stephen Framil, an internationally recognized musi- structional strategies,” she explains. cian, to campus for master classes and recitals on numerous occasions. The course, which is required of all Communication Studies majors, WCU students were chosen based on the request for specific instru- examines different research methods and develops students’ ability to ments from the tour organizers and student performances during their assess the quality and validity of information from a variety of sources. studies. They had to demonstrate advanced skills and prior WCU Or- At the course’s conclusion, students must produce a formal research Bethann Cinelli, director of the University’s Center for Healthy Schools chestra experience. The students are: Carly Schafer, Natalie Dietterich and proposal, based on either qualitative or quantitative research methods Kadie Bond, violin; Stephanie Shuey and recent graduate Ray Mallari, they have learned in the course. viola; Sarabeth Taber-Miller and Attila Szasz, cello; Nicholas Conti, trom- “From the outset of the course, we explore each student’s individual Ce n t e r f o r bone; Ian Rode, trumpet; and Sean Rode and Andrew Szypula, percussion. research interests,” explains Kopacz. “Based on the topic they would The orchestra performed works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, like to research, students utilize the research design that best fits their Verdi, Lehar and Johann Strauss under the direction of guest conductor proposal.” He a l t h y Sc h o o l s Zvonimir Hacko. The students are directed to post their reflections on a discussion The benefits to students of such a tour are myriad, and include learning On l i n e board much like posting on Facebook so their classmates and Kopacz Recent debates in Congress over what should be included a new musical repertoire, notes Marinescu. “Our students played in a pro- in school lunches don’t take into account the importance of can personally respond to each post. “Students can explore what they fessional orchestra representing the United States and Pennsylvania along students’ overall health to learning and achieving. According to a West really care about, and I can help them focus in on a topic they might find with faculty members from several universities and professional players f r o m interesting to research,” she explains. Chester University health educator, nutrition plays an important role in from Philadelphia,” he says. learning. With an online class, Kopacz believes she can create a meaningful “The intensity of a tour with daily concerts and flights across China “Equally important are children’s attitudes and behaviors related to education experience with 75 or 100 students that would be impossible created a demanding environment in which every musician was fitness, substance use, intentional and unintentional injuries, sexuality, P o l a n d in a regular classroom. stretched to the maximum of their physical and artistic abilities.” While this is Nick Alex- mental and emotional health, and social well-being,” says Bethann ander’s first experience with “Professor Kopacz has Cinelli, director of the University’s Center for Healthy Schools. an online course, the sopho- made it very easy to While initiatives in other states or through other organizations cover When West Chester Univer- more says he’s learning his specific aspects of children’s health such as obesity, asthma, drug use or sity professor Ola Kopacz began way around it pretty quickly. access all information bullying, the Center at West Chester focuses on all aspects of children’s 5th Year WCU Among Kiplinger’s “Best Values” teaching her “Communication Re- “Professor Kopacz obviously needed to succeed in mental, emotional, social and physical health, as well as the learning search” course in late January, she was developed a well planned the course. Being a mom environment itself. West Chester is one of three thousands of miles from campus and In the interest of linking children’s health with their education, the Pennsylvania schools ranked Ola Kopacz schedule so you aren’t con- and a student, I have a the 75 students who had enrolled in fused with where you are in Center has teamed up with 11 school districts in the Philadelphia region in the top 100 “best values” among 500 public four-year col- her class. the course,” says Alexander. very busy schedule. This plus health and education agencies in Pennsylvania, engaging school leges and universities around A member of the University’s Communication Studies faculty, Kopacz, “It’s nice to be able to com- course has made it pos- administrators, teachers, staff, prevention partners and parents to pro- is using a variety of web technologies to teach a course on research meth- the country. plete assignments on my own mote the importance of healthy schools and academic achievement. According to the Washington, D.C.-based personal finance magazine, ods this semester from her native Poland to students at the University. sible for me to continue time and know that she’s my degree.” By consolidating resources and creating partnerships, the Center is schools that top the 100 best values in public colleges are “noteworthy for “The course is not going to be a typical in-classroom experience, “she always accessible.” becoming a state-wide clearinghouse for research and data related to their combination of top-flight academics and affordable costs.” explains, “but, I expect to have even more enriching communications For at least one student, the — Vikki Edmond, Student health and learning, policy and advocacy for creating healthy school The “best value” rankings for public schools takes into account total with each one of the students.” arrangement has been critical communities. Eventually, Bethann hopes it will become a connector for costs for in-state students, the average costs for students with need (after subtracting grants, but not loans,) and for those without need (after sub- In preparing the course, Kopacz had to address a number of chal- to her completing her educa- supporting the alignment of a health-promoting school, community and tracting non-need based grants,) the average percentage of need met by lenges, not the least being the level of difficulty of the curriculum and tion. “Professor Kopacz has family environment. the need to establish a supportive learning environment long distance. need-based assistance, and the aver- made it very easy to access all information needed to succeed in A cornerstone of the Center is the Pennsylvania School Health Lead- age debt a student accumulates before To allow for more individual instruction, Kopacz pre-recorded lec- the course,” says Vikki Edmond. “Being a mom and a student, I have a ership Institute. The Institute provides professional development oppor- graduation. tures that she normally would conduct in person. “That portion of time very busy schedule. This course has made it possible for me to continue tunities for educators, school administrators, school boards, parents, and The other two Pennsylvania I would spend in class every week, I can spend coaching each student.” my degree.” community prevention partners to create healthy school communities schools joining West Chester in the By polling her students in advance of the official start of the course, In addition to her teaching, Kopacz will be investigating the possibil- and align health and education. rankings were the University of Pitts- burgh and Pennsylvania State Univer- Kopacz was able to establish the best times for the whole group to meet ity of developing faculty and student exchange programs and research Until the Center adopted the American Cancer Society Pennsylvania sity at University Park. as a “virtual” class using Winba. Through “ConnectYard,” she is able collaborations between West Chester University and one or more of the School Health Leadership Institute, Cinelli had been one of the Insti- to automatically notify students in ways they most prefer – whether Polish universities in Bialystok, a city in northeast Poland with 300,000 tute’s lead consultants and co-director. Currently chair of the College of through email, text messages, Facebook, Twitter or other social media. residents. She also plans on conducting research into how people out- Health Sciences’ Department of Health, Cinelli joined the West Chester And, she is hosting her office hours on Skype so students can commu- side the U.S. use mass communications including social media. faculty in 1987 after earning her B.S. from Indiana University of Penn- nicate with her easily using their computers, laptops and smart phones. sylvania; her M.Ed. from Temple University; and her D.Ed. from Penn- sylvania State University.

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Fo u r Ge n e r a t i o n s o f We s t Ch e s t e r Gr a d u a t e s A family history that spans 88 years of student life at WCU Ca t h y Ru s h Re c i p i e n t o f It began with Ruth Weiser and John and Canada. In 1986, he was inducted into Smith, who attended West Chester the West Chester University Men’s Basketball PSAC Aw a r d State Normal School in the early 1920s. Hall of Fame, and four years later became a Both music supervisors in the music education member of the Hall of Fame of the Hewlett- program, they met in Ruth’s senior year and Woodmere High School (N.Y.), where he o f Me r i t were married in 1927. coached and served as director of athletics and Ruth and John’s twin daughters, Sara Mae physical education. and Mary Anne, decided to follow in their Bill and Mary Anne’s daughter, Sandra parents’ footsteps and entered West Chester Munch, attended West Chester University Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Commissioner Rush gained fame as the head coach at Immaculata College (now State Teacher’s College in 1949. Both majored in the late 1970s as an elementary education Steve Murray announced that a total of five individuals have University) from 1971-1977. She coached just seven seasons but won in elementary education. Mary Anne met and major. She married Kevin Hartmann and been selected to receive the league’s Award of Merit. They are: former three consecutive AIAW national championships from 1972-74 and married a fellow Ram, Bill Munch. Together, their oldest daughter, Alexandra, was a legacy Cheyney men’s basketball coach John Chaney, Slippery Rock graduate compiled a 149-15 career record (a .909 winning percentage). In each of Bill, Sara Mae and Mary Anne graduated student at West Chester and graduated in and former Cheyney women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer, for- Rush’s seven years as head coach, the Mighty Macs appeared in at least in 1953, and Sara Mae wed Jack MacNab 2007. Her sisters, Christina and Samantha, mer Clarion wrestler Wade Schalles, former Bloomsburg field hockey the semifinals of AIAW tournament, which was the predecessor to the (a graduate of Lehigh University) just after also recently graduated from WCU. All three and softball coach and East Stroudsburg graduate Jan Hutchinson, and NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. They made five straight ap- graduation. sisters were members of Alpha Phi sorority West Chester graduate Cathy Rush ’68, M’72, the former women’s bas- pearances in the national championship game, finishing as the runners Bill played professional basketball with the while students. ketball coach at Immaculata College. up in 1975 and 1976. Rush also coached the U.S. women’s basketball Philadelphia Sphas touring the United States From West Chester State Normal School, to The PSAC Award of Merit is the conference’s highest honor. team at the 1975 Pan American Games, leading the team to a gold Mary Anne and Sara Mae West Chester State Teacher’s College, to West Awarded to individuals with a current or previous affiliation with a medal finish. She was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2008. Chester University – the descendants of Ruth league school, either as an alum, coach or administrator, it is given for Rush’s first season as the head coach at Immaculata was depicted in a and John Smith are all true Rams at heart! outstanding and extraordinary accomplishments or services that bring recently released Hollywood film entitled The Mighty Macs. exceptional recognition and honor to the conference.

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Former West Chester University football player, Dan DePalma ’11, was a member of the New York Giants practice squad this season and was on hand in Indianapolis to watch the Giants defeat the New England Patriots, 21-17. DePalma will receive a Super Bowl ring, along with active players on the Giants’ roster. DePalma, who spent the preseason with the cross-town rival Jets, was signed by the Giants the last week of training camp after the Jets waived him to trim down to the regular-season maximum number of players. He spent the two weeks in-between the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl mimicking Patriots’ wide receiver Wes Welker and his pass routes while also playing the role of Patriots’ defensive back and return man, Julian Edelman. Both Newsday and SI.com ran stories about DePalma and his contributions to the Giants’ Super Bowl preparation in practice. DePalma played football for three years at WCU as a cornerback, wide receiver and return man on special teams. He caught 95 passes for 1,794 yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons as a wide receiver. He finished his three-year career at WCU with 21 TDs, adding a rushing TD in 2010 New York Giants wide receivers L TO R FIRST ROW: #18 Isaiah Stanback, and both a punt return for a TD and an interception return for a TD in #82 Mario Manningham, #12 Jerrel Jernigan, #80 Victor Cruz, #19 Dan DePalma. L TO R BACK ROW: #87 Domenik Hixon, #88 Hakim Nicks, #13 Ramses Barden. 2008. He becomes the third former WCU football player to earn a Super Bowl ring, joining Lee Woodall and Ralph Tamm, teammates on the 1995 San Francisco 49ers, who won Super Bowl XXIV.

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“With legs situation, after playing 100 minutes on Friday, the last 15 “Every athlete’s dream minutes were definitely stressful,” Cohen commented. “Our goalkeeper growing up is to win a Seniors Nicole Fiorilla and Brynn Adams each scored in did a great job, and the girls in front of her did a great job as well.” the first half to lift West Chester to a 2-1 victory over UMass-Lowell Amazing,” was how Fiorilla described the feeling in the post-game national championship. in the 2011 NCAA Division II Field Hockey National Championship press conference. “Every athlete’s dream growing up is to win a national It was all positive energy. Game at the Sports Stadium in Bloomsburg, Pa., this past November. championship. It was all positive energy. We worked for it, and we got it We worked for it, and It was the culmination of a whirlwind fall that included a re-classifi- done. We used every tool in the tool box.” we got it done. We cation to Division II and the transition of a new head coach. However, Kristin Arnold came up with 12 saves in the cage to earn the win. everything seemed to come together after Halloween for West Chester That is a season-high and just one shy of her career best against North used every tool in University’s field hockey squad. West Chester claimed its fourth NCAA Carolina a year ago. Hopkins made 10 saves in the loss. the tool box.” team title with the win. The field hockey squad joins the 1961 men’s “I can’t say enough about the way the girls in front of me played soccer team, and the 2002 and 2008 women’s lacrosse teams as the only Adams, a first-team All-American, Division II player of the year and today,” Arnold added. — Nicole Fiorilla, Senior NCAA champions in school history. defensive player of the year, corralled Leah Angstadt’s insertion on West Chester outshot UMass-Lowell, 20-17, and held a 15-10 advan- “We are thrilled to win the national championship,” WCU first-year a penalty corner eight minutes after Fiorilla opened the scoring, tage in corners. head coach Amy Cohen said. “I’m kinda at a loss for words. The team stepped around a defender and blasted a shot past UMass-Lowell goal- Adams, Arnold, Fiorilla, and Michele Schrift were named to the all- knew how unique an opportunity this was.” keeper Melanie Hopkins to double West Chester’s lead. tournament team. Fiorilla got the Golden Rams on the board first when she finished off The early two-goal lead helped the Golden Rams relax, after going a cross from teammate Kayla Gluchowski seven minutes into the con- double-overtime and then to penalty strokes in the semifinals on Friday. test. It was her 13th goal of the season, but her first since Oct. 11. However, the defending national champion River Hawks did not go “No one had to tell me I hadn’t scored in awhile,” Fiorilla said. “It away and potted a goal in the 57th minute to make things interesting. was certainly a relief. But, what made the goal that much more special When Gluchowski was sent off for five minutes with a yellow was that the play was generated from the back, and that is what we have card, the Golden Rams played down a player and held off a frantic been working on all year. Everyone was involved in that goal. Kayla and UMass-Lowell attack that was searching for the equalizer. River Hawks’ I were just the ones up field, who finished the play.” head coach called timeout and pulled her goalkeeper to try to apply more pressure in West Chester’s zone. However, the Rams were up to the challenge.

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Throughout America’s history, entrepreneurship has been part of this country’s ethos. a passion The small businesses and start-up companies created by American entrepreneurs con- for creating tinue to have a significant impact on the U.S. economy. In the last 15 years, small busi- nesses have created more than two-thirds of all jobs nationwide. opportunities Not surprisingly, knowledge, skill and a strong work ethic are key requisites to a success- ful entrepreneur. But, as four young alumni have found – beyond the hard work and risk When he was just ten years old, Steve Washington’04 knew one day he would start his own business. Working for involved – starting a business is about following a passion and not just making a profit. a local caterer to help support his mother and sister, he saw first-hand what it took to own and run a business. “I was impressed that he was his own boss and fairly successful financially,” says Washington . “I knew then that‘s what I wanted for myself when I grew up.” In a ceremony at the White House this past November, Washington, 29, was among 100 young entrepreneurs from around the country hon- St o r i e s o f Yo u n g Al u m n i Entrepreneurs ored for their accomplishments and impact on the American economy. The list of companies, including the Washington Investment Group, LLC, were cited for having created more than 2,500 jobs and $374 mil- lion in revenues. Six-and-a-half years ago, Washington formed the Washington In- vestment Group as a real estate investment company specializing in purchasing, selling and sometimes rehabbing distressed properties in Philadelphia. It wasn’t the young entrepreneur’s first business venture, however. While still at West Chester pursuing a degree in finance, Washington started his first company supplying clothing wholesale through a con- tact he made in India to individual Ebay retailers. “At first, I was selling 50 to 100 T-shirts a month and by the fourth month the business had grown to 300 pieces a day,” says Washington. Before turning his talents to real estate, he had earned close to $200,000. In his senior year, Washington began researching the field of real estate. Having grown up in a part of the inner city with many vacant properties, he saw an opportunity to help the community and make a profit at the same time. Five months following his graduation, Wash- ington bought his first property. Since then, he and his contact in India have teamed up again – this time, to sell hair extensions, weaves and wigs to beauty salons on the East coast. Washington started his second company, called “I Love Remy Hair” “I can’t remember a time when I in August 2011. What distinguishes his hair products from many of those sold in beauty supply stores is the fact that the hair is 100% natu- didn’t want to own a business.” ral, and Washington is selling them directly to hair dressers. —Steve Washington’04, finance He says that he really enjoys being what he calls a “transaction engi- neer” or middle man. “Whether it’s real estate or hair, I have a passion for being in the middle of the marketplace, figuring how to make sense of it all and create opportunity,” says Washington. While acknowledging the risk that exists in owning a business, Wash- ington believes that if the service or product being offered is truly of value to someone, the income and structure that’s needed will come. “If you’ve done your research, work hard, have the support of your family or others, and have faith in yourself, you are less likely to fail.”

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“Each aspect of the production was meant to tackle the concept of body image in today’s society,” she explains. In the musical theatre piece, for example, all of the collaborators sought to show different aspects of body images from the characters’ self-loathing to pride and confidence. “We wanted to raise awareness and respect for body image issues and body diversity,” says Cipriano, “and perhaps, make the audience feel better about living in their own bodies.” Opening night at Philadelphia’s Painted Bride Theatre and the musi- cal performance that followed were sold out, and Cipriano is already working on an extended version of the “In My Body” project. Her goals for the production company are to produce other multi-arts projects that focus on universal issues through education, exhibits, media based building a events and live performances. more than the “I’m working hard, but I love what I’m doing,” she says. company “I came up with a business plan beauty business around fitness when I was a junior at WCU. I knew exactly what I wanted to do.” As a teenager, Kate Cipriano’00 loved working with make- up. Prom-time, her friends would always ask her to do —Amy Carolla’03, kinesiology their makeup, and later after college, she continued to be called upon to work with brides and their wedding parties. While Steve Washington’s passion is being in business, Today, Cipriano and her team not only do makeup for weddings and Amy Carolla’03, another young entrepreneur, is building makeup parties, but her clients now include pageant contestants, maga- her company around fitness. A kinesiology major while at West “The economy had just started to turn,” she says, “so, I suffered a lot zine and runway models, and TV and theater actors. As much as she is Chester, she got her first job as an exercise physiologist at a gym in of sleepless nights in the beginning. I just wasn’t sure at that point who fascinated with makeup, her greatest satisfaction as owner and principal Philadelphia. She loved the work, but never let go of her dream to start was going to think they could afford personal training.” From day one, makeup artist for Touch of Blush LLC comes from helping others feel her own business. however, they were “bursting at the seams.” good about themselves. “I had come up with a business plan when I was in my third year at While she admits that owning her own business has meant long “I love working with makeup and seeing clients’ reactions,” says Cip- West Chester,”she recalls, “and I knew exactly what I wanted to do.” hours and hard work, she attributes a good deal of their success to the riano. “It’s a great feeling when they look in the mirror and you see them After a year, she began offering in-home training and taught health training staff. “Working long hours isn’t really that hard if you love what smile.” But, she also is aware that there is another side to beauty, or more and physical education at the Springside School where she met her fu- you’re doing,” says Carolla. “And, we have a terrific group of talented specifically, to people’s concern over body image and self esteem. ture business partner. For the next few years, they both continued teach- and committed trainers who believe in what we’re doing and work just While she was a student at West Chester, members of her sorority, ing, coaching and working on their in-home training businesses, all the as hard, even harder, than we do.” Alpha Phi, and others participated in a faculty research project on eating while making plans for their own fitness center. Carolla also says that her family has made a big difference as well, disorders and negative body images among women. “It was a real eye- In 2008, they opened Balance in the city’s Chestnut Hill neighbor- particularly her husband, who also studied kinesiology at West Chester. opener to realize that such a problem existed among so many young hood. With a clientele ranging in age from eight to ninety years old, the “I like to involve him as much as possible, knowing that he understands women,” says Cipriano. fitness boutique today offers a wide variety of personal and group fitness the work that has to be done and how much I love what I’m doing.” A few years later, her father and husband were in a serious car acci- programs. Carolla, her partner, and 11 other trainers work with cyclists, dent that resulted in their having extensive scarring and severe physical triathletes, marathoners, and other active adults, providing programs in trauma and injury. She recalls the months of therapy when her husband group cycling, yoga, and all different types of strength and conditioning was wheel chair bound, and how much people would stare and behave exercises focusing on functional training. They also offer massage and differently toward him. physical therapy. “When people see an elderly person in a wheel chair, it’s not consid- “A lot of our clients come here prior to going to work,” she notes. ered that unusual, but when it’s a young person, people do view you “And, we have ‘stay-at-home’ moms who come here in the morning differently,” says Cipriano. after they’ve dropped off their kids.” As a result of these experiences, the 33-year-old took her interest in In just three and a half years, Balance’s client list has grown to the beauty a step further and formed a partnership called Flying Bulldogs point where Carolla and her business partner now need to move into Productions. The company’s first project centered on body image issues. a larger space. In August, 2008, when they opened their business, Ca- Working with a composer, lyricist and a photographer, Cipriano rolla admits that even with a good business plan, she was worried they helped to create the multi-art project, “In My Body Project: Uncovering wouldn’t be successful. the truths about how we really feel about our bodies.” The production consisted of a four-month photography exhibit of female nudes, a musi- cal and dance performance and a roundtable discussion at the Wexler “I’m working 24/7, but I love what I’m doing.” Gallery in Old City Philadelphia all funded by the KatherineAlexandra —Kate Cipriano’00, American Studies Foundation.

14 West Chester University Winter/SPRING 2 012 | 15 COVER STORY Pr o m o t i n g building a Entrepreneurship business with Under the auspices of the College of Business and Public energy and Affairs, the Dr. Edwin Cottrell Entrepreneurial Leader- ship Center serves as a catalyst for regional economic development persistence by promoting entrepreneurship at the University, in Chester County, and throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Now in its fourth year of operation, the Center focuses largely on students and developing their entrepreneurship literacy. One of the ways the Center facilitates that literacy is by working with the business community, funding one-semester or summer term in- ternships with small and start-up companies. While there are university As part of its mission to foster economic development in Chester entrepreneurship centers around the country that sponsor internships, County and throughout Southeastern, Pa., the Center also provides few, like the Cottrell Center, offer paid internships and not just to busi- consulting services for start-up companies. When the Center receives ness students “As a result, the small and start-up companies which a request from one of these companies, Zimmerman reaches out to a typically can’t afford to pay interns can benefit from our students’ great “Starting a business has been more faculty member with the appropriate expertise and that individual as- skill sets and insights in such areas as social media,” says Center director sembles a team of students. rewarding and more challenging than Monica Zimmerman. Twice a year, the Center hosts a networking breakfast for entrepre- “And,” she adds, “our students get to see first-hand what’s involved in I ever could have imaged.” neurs and the business community. Because the Center is an educa- small and early-stage companies. “It’s a win-win situation,” she says. So tional partner of the Keiretsu Forum, the world’s largest angel investor far, approximately 50 students have taken advantage of this opportunity. —Dan Farina’ 04, Pharmaceutical Product Development network, students, faculty and friends of the University also are able to When Dan Farina’04 started his recruiting and consult- A second program geared to students interested in pursuing an en- ing business, he named the firm after a group formed by attend the forum’s monthly meetings where they can view presentations trepreneurship is the Center’s Fellows program. Aspiring entrepreneurs by high growth, early stage companies seeking funding. another young entrepreneur, Benjamin Franklin. Founded in the from across the University who want to supplement their academic early 1700s, Franklin’s Junto was established for the mutual improve- courses with workshops and activities on entrepreneurial skills and con- “Starting my own company has been both more rewarding and more ment of its members and the community at large. cepts can apply to the Center’s Fellows program. “Students not only can challenging than I could have ever imagined,” admits Farina. And, he Now in its second year of operation, Farina’s firm, Junto HLS, pro- develop, strengthen and eventually refine their entrepreneurial skills, says, he has learned a lot in the process, beginning with the importance “Our students get to see first- vides recruiting and consulting services nationwide to pharmaceutical, they can access and interact with mentors, entrepreneurs and advisors,” of understanding what you bring to the table and how that benefits cli- biotech and medical device companies, with market capitalizations says Zimmerman. ents in a very tangible way. hand what’s involved in small ranging from $200 million to $200 billion. Junto HLS’s mission: to “You need to know what differentiates you from the rest of the pack,” positively impact the life sciences and individuals working to that end. and early-stage companies. says Farina, “and then determine how that creates value for clients with- Monica Zimmerman “We are working to bring the best talent to our clients and the best out over-thinking yourself.” opportunities to our network of life science professionals,” says Farina. “It’s a win-win situation.” Working to overcome challenges and reap the rewards, he says, “You The company also supports health care causes, including providing learn more about yourself and your specialty in one year than ever scholarship funds for students enrolled in the University’s Pharmaceuti- before.” Farina indicates an entrepreneur’s efforts and thoughts are in cal Product Development (PPD) program. a one-to-one relationship with outcomes, and that you receive a lot of Zimmerman’s own interest in entrepreneurship grew out of the fact “I had some outstanding internship opportunities at West Chester input from the market and well intentioned critics. Operating in this that her father and other members of her family had started their own through that program,” he says. environment, an entrepreneur has to work with facts and learn when to businesses. A CPA with an MBA and Ph.D. in strategic management, she Farina asserts that the trust built during internships enabled his initial adjust versus sticking to your plan. became interested in the start-up process in her dealings with small and employer and managers to give him experiences and ownership on To do this right, he says, “You have to be unflinchingly humble and early stage companies. Prior to joining the management faculty at West projects not routinely assigned to new hires. Following graduation, self-assured at the same time.” Chester in 2008, she taught at Temple University for ten years and started Farina worked in industry and R&D consulting, eventually signing on Farina also believes that family support can be critical to an entrepre- the entrepreneurship center there which obtained national ranking. with Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services neur’s success. “Having a partner who understands what you’re doing When asked what she believes it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and outsourcing company. From there, he went to a specialty consul- and who maintains positivity during the challenges of a start-up is very she explains that a common trait among them is that they tend to have tancy in pharmaceuticals and learned what it would take to start and important.” a high internal locus of control, taking responsibility for both their suc- grow a small business. Throughout his journey, Farina has embraced a universal truth valu- cesses and failures. able to any aspiring entrepreneur which is best summarized in a quote “That’s one thing our students definitely have,” she says. “They real- from Ben Franklin: ize that if they fail, it’s their mistake, but they also understand that their “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” hard work will lead to success. So, they also can take credit for what they’ve accomplished.”

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Al u m n i We e k e n d April 27, 28 & 29, 2012 Saturday, April 28 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 Schedule of Events Distinguished Alumni Luncheon 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Brandywine Ballroom, Days Hotel, West Chester rd Friday, April 27 Continental Breakfast for WCU Alumni 3 Annual “Golden and Beyond” The West Chester University Alumni Association will recognize J. Anniversary Luncheon Veterans Memorial Alumni House, West Chester University 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alan Butcher ’88, ’92, Donna Brecker Maddux ’92, and Jamie W. Philips Memorial Building, Lower Level Conference Room, Sykes Student Center 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Goncharoff, Esq. ’82. Advance reservations are required. Cost: $10pp. West Chester University Annual Alumni Association Business Meeting th The campus bookstore will be open for alumni. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Alumni who have celebrated a 50 Class Anniversary are invited to this Schmucker Science Building Auditorium, West Chester University special luncheon honoring their reunion years. Each guest will receive 8 a.m. (shotgun start) Class of 1952 Reunion Lunch Open to all graduates of West Chester University. an exclusive gift. Cost: $18pp. Seats are very limited. Friars Alumni Chapter Golf Outing Philips Memorial Building, Lower Level Conference Room, Broad Run Golf Club, West Chester 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. West Chester University 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. All alumni are welcome to participate. $90pp. See ad in this issue. “Herb’s Bus Tours” $15pp. Advance registration is required. Call 610-436-2813 to register. Alumni Family Event Join us for wonderful 30-minute tours of West Chester University’s 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Veterans Memorial Alumni House, West Chester University 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. campus. The tours are named in memory of Dr. Herbert Lee ’59. Seats Young Alumni Reunion (Classes of 2002-2011) Join the WCUAA and Radio Disney for music, games, and prizes! Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception are limited, so please register in advance. Sponsored in part by Liberty Mutual. Veterans Memorial Alumni House, West Chester University Barnaby’s of West Chester 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register for any of the All alumni are invited to join us for live music, wine and appetizers. Giveaways, appetizers, cash bar. Advance reservations are recom- Sykes Student Center mended. Cost: $15pp. Visit www.facebook.com/wcuaa for details. above events please visit www. The campus bookstore will be open for alumni. wcualumni.org and click on the Events Calendar for the specific date of each event.

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A message from the Alumni Director Joan Polka M’82 was named “Educator Congratulations to Stephanie Gambone ’03, 1940s 1970s of the Year” by Children and Adults with Vice President for Business Partnerships at Gabriel J. Damico ’48 and his wife cel- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder the Philadelphia Youth Network, on being ebrated a 60th wedding anniversary. (CHADD), a non-profit organization serv- selected to the 2011 MS Leadership Class. ing individuals with AD/HD and their 1950s families. On Jan.1, 2012, Lisa Goodman’83 and Fred Sales ’54 has offered to donate a 1953 Drewry Fennell were the first same-sex couple WCU yearbook. If anyone is interested, to enter into a civil union in Delaware. The please contact the Office of Alumni Relations ceremony took place in Wilmington. Good- at 610-436-2813. man, a lawyer and the president of Equality Gerald Burke ’59 is searching for someone Delaware, led the organization’s campaign to Greetings from your Alumni Office! I hope this draft and pass the Civil Union law. who may have a Class of ’59 yearbook they Sean Kennedy ’95 performed on drums note finds you well. Things continue to be busy would be willing to donate to him. Please for us in the Veterans Memorial Alumni House Carolyn Comitta ‘74 receiving a 2011 Dis- Gary Samms ’84 of Wayne, Pa. was named a and percussion on ABC’s “Good Morning contact him at [email protected] if 2011 Suburban Life Reader’s Choice “Top At- America” news program on December 23, with more chapter activities, growing interest you can help. tinguished Alumni Achievement Award in volunteerism and requests for events across from President Weisenstein and WCUAA torney” in the Medical Malpractice category. 2011, with America’s Ambassadors of Song, the country and overseas. In March we will host The Philadelphia Boys Choir. Dr. Richard P. Borkowski ’59 of Narberth, president Ed Monroe ’89. Tom Di Camillo ’89, M’04 became presi- events in California, Florida and Maryland. We Pa. has been named the 2011 “Educational are also promoting a trip to Russia with WCU dent of the College Sports Information Di- Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Interna- rectors of America (CoSIDA). He is the first Steven Washington ’04 was one of 100 President, Greg Weisenstein, in the month of tional Academy for Educational Entrepre- young entrepreneurs honored at the White September. This limited-seat educational excur- president to represent NCAA Division II in neurship (IAEE). For the past 40 years, Dr. the history of CoSIDA. Di Camillo served for House in Washington, D.C., for contribu- sion will be a once-in-lifetime opportunity to Borkowski has served as an author, speaker, tions to the U.S. economy. He has been understand the culture and history of Moscow 16 years as the sports information director at expert witness and consultant in sport and WCU. He was instrumental in the formation named to the Empact 100 list of America’s and St. Petersburg. For a brochure, please send recreation safety. His business has evaluated top young entrepreneurs. He is the founder an email to [email protected]. of the WCU Athletic Hall of Fame, devel- playground and athletic facilities in regard to of The Washington Investment Group LLC, To those visiting the alumni online com- oped WCU’s first athletic website, organized safety for schools, camps, insurance compa- munity, www.wcualumni.org, you should have the broadcast of numerous athletic events, a minority-owned real estate acquisition nies and law firms. Dr. Borkowski’s newest noticed a new look to the site. The Alumni spearheaded the 75th Anniversary of Golden company specializing in acquiring physi- Association recently partnered with the WCU book, The Defensive Game Plan for Safety in Ram Football and the 100th Anniversary of cally and financially distressed properties Foundation to produce this new site. If you Sports, was published by Momentum Media Golden Ram Men’s Basketball. In 2006, he throughout Philadelphia and transforming were already a registered member of the previ- in December, 2011. left WCU to take on two roles in Arizona – them into quality homes. Brian Regenye ’96 was recently recognized ous site (same URL), your log-in information Samuel Thompson ’65 (with President and assistant commissioner for the NCAA Divi- as “Manager/Coach of the Year” by KAU Seth Birch ’06 of Philadelphia, Pa., was should remain intact. If you haven’t registered, immediate WCUAA past president, John sion II Pacific West Conference and director Little League in Kennett Square, Pa., for lead- recently promoted to Production Manager please take a few minutes to sign up. It’s free Stoddart ’93, M’99) was a 2011 Distinguished of media and community events at Central of 20/10 Solutions, a West Chester-based and members can use all the services on the site ing the eight-year-old All-Stars to the Dis- Alumni Achievement Award recipient. Arizona College. advertising agency. Seth has also joined the – photo galleries, directories, event registration, trict 28 Championship with an undefeated etc. Members can also sign up for automatic record and less than one week of practice. Board of Directors of Camp Dreamcatcher, a delivery of Ramblings, our monthly electronic Brian’s son Jack was a player on the team non-profit organization which provides safe, 1980s 1990s supportive, therapeutic and educational ser- newsletter. Mark Sweeney ’81 was a 2011 New Jersey La- and his father, Bob, also coached. He is a na- Although we are on a trajectory for success, Kathleen M. Hunzer, Ph.D., M’94 has an vices to HIV/AIDS infected/affected children crosse Hall of Fame inductee. As head lacrosse tional account manager at Harper Printing we suffered a major loss to the office and to the edited collection being published at the end and their families. coach at Madison High School (New Jersey) and Engraving. Association at the end of 2011. Our secretary of of January 2012. Collaborative Learning and for 11 seasons, he holds a 165-54 record. Writing: Essays on Using Small Groups in Jennifer Transue Rick Loughery ’06 of Phoenixville, Pa., nearly 10 years, Susan Kostival Truett, passed became one of the youngest elected county away unexpectedly. Sue had been the voice and Teaching English and Composition is being Nehr ’96 joined published through McFarland Press. Salveson Stetson officials in Pennsylvania at the age of 27. face of the office and as such, grew to know Chester County voters elected him as Re- hundreds of students and alumni. She will be Group, a Radnor- corder of Deeds. He is currently the analyst remembered for her ready smile and her will- Carolyn Van Newkirk ’59 (with President based executive search ingness to always go above and beyond for the firm, as a search con- to County Commissioners’ Chairman, Ter- and Sandra Weisenstein) was a 2011 recipi- ence Farrell. WCU Alumni Association. We will miss her ent of the Distinguished Alumni Achieve- sultant from Search very much. This year’s Alumni Association An- ment Award. Innovations, where Aurora Rose Edenhart-Pepe ’10 has joined nual Meeting will be dedicated in her honor. she served as vice Duke University in Durham, N.C. as a president. human resources specialist in the Office of 1960s Information Technology. Megan Cantalupo Catherine Rush ’68, M’72 was one of five Director of Alumni Relations recent recipients of the Pennsylvania State 2000s Athletic Conference’s Award of Merit. Janelle King Jacoby ’03 is enjoying the chal- Dr. Michael Cirigliano ‘82 with his son, lenges as well as the rewards of teaching and Nicholas during the 2011 Alumni Weekend her role as Orchestra Director at the George luncheon where he received the 2011 Distin- Washington Middle School in Ridgewood, guished Alumni Achievement Award. N.J., where she is also the co-director of the 6th Grade Band.

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Capital Area Chapter Friars Society Janear Hankerson ’04 at janear_hankerson@ University Theatre There will be social event on Thursday, April Join the Friars at the 2nd annual golf outing at hotmail.com. Alumni Community 19. Time and place to be determined. Our first the Broad Run Golf Course in West Chester, As we celebrate our first anniversary, we are WCUCAPAREA Alumni Association picnic Pa., on Friday, April 27. Send updated email LGBTQA Alumni Chapter looking for all alumni who were involved will take place Saturday, June 16, 2012 – place addresses to our Records Director, Matt Hol- The purpose of the group is to maintain in University Theatre as students to join and time to be determined. Stay connected liday, to ensure you receive all the latest and continuity and communication of LGBTQA our community! We have been coordinat- and get the latest updates by joining our group most accurate FSAA updates. Matt Holliday, students upon being graduated from Uni- ing events with fellow alumni, providing a on Facebook: West Chester University Capi- Director of Records, matthewm.holliday@ versity; to continue valuable educational and bridge between the academic and profes- tal Area Alumni Association; follow us on gmail.com, www.friarsalumni.com. social resources; to fundraise for much needed sional theater world, as well as mentoring Twietter: @WCUAA_CAP; and/or joining student organization development; to cre- current students. This growing group is open our listserve: WCUCAPAREA-subscribe @ International Military ate an endowment program as a scholarship to anyone who was involved in theatre at yahoo-groups.com. Alumni Chapter (IMAC) funding resource; and to liaise with the student WCU. If you’d like to be added to our contact The chapter hosted a training session on Linke- organization for internal and external outreach list, please email wcutalumnicommunity@ Chester County din in early January. You may view the chapter’s programs. gmail.com with your name, class year and any Chapter minutes and bylaws by joining www.groups. Find us on Facebook: West Chester Uni- other contact info. Check out our blog: http:// Please contact chapter treasurer, Joseph Kienle yahoo.com/groups/wcuimac or Linkedin: versity LGBTQA Alumni. wcutalumnicommunity.tumblr.com/. via [email protected] to join the chapter WCU Intl Military Alumni Chapter. or for details about the chapter. Meeting and Southwest Florida Gulf York County Chapter event information is posted on the Chapters Law Alumni Chapter Coast & Snowbirds The annual chapter dinner is April 11th at and Clubs page at: www.wcualumni.org. We’re on LinkedIn: WCU Law Alumni Group. Please email [email protected] if you’d Alexander’s Restaurant in York. We’d love like to be on the distribution list for future for you to join us! You may join the chapter Communications Alumni Lehigh Valley Alumni events. by visiting: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/ Network An alumna is trying to connect a group of fel- wcuyorkcountyalumni. This group is currently pursuing chapter sta- low graduates to start a chapter. Please contact tus. Any person having graduated from West Chester University’s Communication Studies Abbé Society Bands Alumni Group graduate program is eligible for membership To be included in future emails and updates This group is currently recruiting interested in the Chapter. If you would like to become send your current information to abbea- alumni. If you would like to become involved, involved, please email Lauren Jumper: lau- [email protected]. Please include your cur- please email Andrea Hahn: andreahahn89@ [email protected]. rent name, maiden name, address, phone gmail.com. number, and county where you live. Delaware County Black Alumni Caucus Chapter Alpha Phi Omega The chapter is planning a networking night Save the Dates! In 1965, the Black Alumni Caucus (BAC) was A group of alumni representing several de- established to keep Black alumni connected at Barnaby’s in Havertown for late April and cades of brothers has met and planned several with West Chester University. Do you have is looking to organize a trip to Citizens Bank events. Chapter organizer Megan Pascarelli news you want to share with fellow alumni? Park to catch a Phillies game this summer. ’10 is forming a group from the chapter to Submit your news to the Black Alumni Cau- Learn more at: groups.yahoo.com/group/wcu- June 23, Valkyries Alumni Reunion participate in Relay for Life on April 29, 2012. cus via email at [email protected] or on delcoalumni. We are also on Facebook: WCU Sykes Student Ballrooms, West Chester University Contact Megan at [email protected] Facebook: WCU BAC. Delaware County Alumni Chapter. to join the chapter and/or participate in Relay for Life. July 21, “Rams in the Sand” 5 Coconut Cove, North Wildwood, NJ Alumni Dance Chapter Friar’s Society Alumni If you are interested in getting involved in the October 12-14, Class of 1962 50th Reunion Alumni Dance Chapter, please email DPWA- Association Golf Outing [email protected]. WCU Alumni Weekend Friday, April 27th, 2012 Best Western Concordville Inn Baltimore Area Club Where: Broad Run Golf Club October 19-20, Homecoming 2012 We have a group working toward chapter sta- 1520 Tattersall Road, West Chester, PA 19380 tus. To be added to the distribution list, email When: 8 a.m. (shotgun start) Featuring Reunions for the Classes of 1957, 1967, 1987 and 2002 [email protected] with your information. Cost: $90.00 Per player For up-to-date listings of all events, visit www.wcualumni.org. For more information contact: [email protected] 22 West Chester University WCUWinter/SPRING 2 012 | 23 Fu t u r e Al u m n i In Me m o r i a m

1937 Dorothy Davis Lindecamp 2012-2015 West Chester University Alumni Board of Directors Election 1940 Bernice L. Kauffman 1942 Gladys S. Fenstermacher Carter The Nominating Committee of the West Chester University Alumni Procedures and Regulations for Casting Ballots 1943 Frances Minnar Violetti Association is pleased to announce the 2012 WCUAA Board of Di- To cast your ballot online, follow the instructions below: 1946 Dr. S. Earl Brown rectors ballot. Six members will be elected to serve a three-year term • Go to www.wcualumni.org 1947 Alice Hoffman Baionno of office beginning on July 1, 2012. The results of the election will be • Click on: Board of Directors 2012 Election 1947 Marjorie Liggett Blood published in the fall issue of the West Chester University magazine. • Follow the on-screen voting instructions 1947 Marie Greiman Hildebrecht The background information on each nominee for the 2012-2015 Electronic ballots must be received by Friday, May 25, 2012 at 4:00 1947 Catherine I. Wilhelm term appears on the following pages. Please note that nominees are p.m. You may also complete the ballot form in this issue of the maga- 1949 James Yohn listed in the same order that they appear on the ballot. Questions re- zine. Verification of the names, addresses, and class years on ballots 1951 Edythe E. Hayes garding the election should be directed to the Office of Alumni received by the deadline will be conducted. Votes will be tabulated by 1951 Lois Dorberstein Schiff Relations at 610-436-2813. the Alumni Association’s Nominating Committee. 1952 Mary Curley 1958 Thomas Fleck 1958 Thomas J. Nolen 1965 Frederick W. Freibott 1966 Diane Boudwin Cornish 1968 Marian Cabot Worst West Chester University Alumni Association 1970 Brighid Dougherty Brooks Board of Directors 2012 Ballot 1971 Jeffrey Horwath L TO R: Paisley Alivia Hook (daughter of Kristen Henning Hook ’02 and J. Matthew Hook, Jr. ’02), Sofia 1977 Patricia M. Gagliardo Tanner Isabel Rios (daughter of Amy Hook Rios ’96), Ellie Hope Hook (daughter of Kristen Henning Hook ’02 and The following alumni have been nominated for election to serve on the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the J. Matthew Hook, Jr. ’02), Adalyn Hope Byerley (daughter of Elizabeth Hook Byerley ’97). 1977 Esther R. Cohen WCUAA Nominating Committee. Each has agreed to serve if elected. All WCU graduates are eligible to vote for a maximum of 1986 Robert J. Peel, Jr. six (6) candidates. Alumni may also vote online at www.wcualumni.org. 1989 Joseph Szczerba Melinda Pierce Finley ’04 and Alex- Frederick Hubler Jr. ’96 and Elizabeth 1995 Jay Buchanon If you do not wish to vote online, please check the circle next to the name of the candidate(s) of your choice as listed below. ander Finley ’04 of Cherry Hill, N.J., a Hubler ’02 of Spring City, Pa., a daughter, 2001 Courtney Ankh Bonds Couples who are both WCU graduates may use one ballot, indicating Voter 1 and Voter 2. The Office of Alumni Relations will son, Nathan Robert, on November 27, Abigail Faith, and a son, James Frederick, verify the name(s), class year(s) and address on each mailing envelope* as requested by Nominating Committee. 2011. Proud grandparents are Alexandra on September 6, 2011. Rita Filano (spouse of former WCU The order of names on the ballot was determined by lot. Woodside Finley ’71 and Robert Finley Mathematics Professor and administrator FOR THIS BALLOT TO BE CONSIDERED VALID: ’69 of Fort Myers, Fla. Al Filano) Each voter must sign and complete the name, class year, and address section of the ballot Danielle Glatstian Grubb ‘04 and Kelly Susan Truett (secretary in WCU’s Please print or type. The ballot must be received by mail no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Grubb ‘04, a daughter, Abigail Everly, on Department of Alumni Relations) November 1, 2011. Candidates for Board of Directors Voter 1 Voter 2 L. Anthony DiJiacomo III ’10 m m Dale Sharrock ’94 and Jennifer of Rick Loughery ’06, M’10 m m Pottstown, Pa., a son, Grant Douglas, on John W. Beatty ’66 m m October 12, 2011. Taylor McDonnell ’11 m m Do you love to Christopher Pierce ’03 m m James Frederick and Abigail Faith Hubler travel as much Matthew Holliday ’09 m m m m Ma r r i a g e s Andrea Pavone ’07 as we do? James P. McAndrew Jr., Esq. ’97 m m Amy Miller Spavlik ’90, M’92 m m Why not join the WC Travelers May Michael DePrisco ’92, M’95 m m 10-12, 2012 for our first multi-day trip Matthew Mullen ’05 m m to the Laurel Highlands of Western Kerry Acker ’05 m m Pennsylvania as we tour the spec- tacular Frank Lloyd Wright Home, visit ______a local winery, and see the Flight 93 Signature of Voter 1 Voter 1 Name / Year Museum. Connect with WCU alumni, ______retired faculty and staff, campus Signature of Voter 2 Voter 2 Name / Year community and friends for a travel ______experience unlike any other! Street City / State / Zip Erika Kelly Heiduk ’08 to Matthew Ryan Donna Dollard ’08 to Andrew DeGiacomo ______O’Neill on September 3, 2011. on May 14, 2011. For more information, call Telephone (with area code) E-mail 610-430-4150 or email Stephanie Jenna Cardaciotto ’06 to Seth Birch Courtney Williams ’08 to William *Please seal the ballot in an envelope, one ballot per envelope. Clearly write your name(s), class year(s) and address on the outside, and mail to: Giangiulio, Director of Special Events, ’06 on August 28, 2010. Maurer ’07 on October 22, 2011. WCUAA Nominating Committee, Office of Alumni Relations, Veterans Memorial Alumni House, West Chester, PA 19383. at [email protected].

24 West Chester University Winter/SPRING 2 012 | 25 WCUAA Bo a r d o f Di r e c t o r s Ca n d i d a t e Biographies L. Anthony DiJiacomo III Matthew Holliday 2012 Distinguished Al u m n i Education: WCU, B.S., Accounting, Finance, Education: WCU, B.S., Political Science, 2009 & Management, 2010 “After graduating in 2009 I have tried to “I’m interested in serving on the board continue the Friar’s Society tradition of serving Ac h i e v e m e n t Aw a r d s to bring additional perspectives of a recent the community whenever I can. West Chester grad and young alumni in hopes of helping University blessed me with such an amazing strengthen ties between the University and the experience during my college years. It is only most recent generation of WCU graduates.” right that I try to give back to WCU and the surrounding community whenever I can. I Each spring, the West Chester University Alumni Association hosts the Rick Loughery hope that I can continue my service to WCU Education: WCU, B.S., Political Science, 2006, and its greater community, and I humbly ask Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon during Alumni Weekend. These awards M.S.A., Public Administration, 2010 for your support in this board election.” “Our alumni must play an integral role are presented to WCU graduates and friends of the Alumni Association who to secure West Chester University’s future Andrea Pavone as a leading institution of higher education, Education: WCU, B.S., Nutrition and have provided great service to society, have received outstanding acknowledge- through both academics and extracurricular Dietetics, 2007, M.P.H., Nutrition, Current Michael DePrisco activities. I’d like to support our alumni as- “Over the past three years I was given the Education: WCU, B.S., Counseling, 1992, ments in their professions, and have positively affected large numbers of people. sociation’s efforts to improve and promote our opportunity by my fellow alumni of West M.S., Counseling, 1995 university, and keep our alumni connected to Chester University to serve on the Board of “My experience as a student and a new pro- and involved with the campus. I’d like to con- Directors. As my first term comes to an end This year the WCUAA Awards Committee will recognize: fessional at West Chester University provided tribute to these efforts as a board member and and I reflect on the time spent as a board me with a solid foundation for a successful ca- support the future of WCU.” member I can only hope to continue to put reer path and affords me a unique perspective forth my best effort to help the West Chester on the University and its needs. As a higher John W. Beatty University Alumni Association be successful education leader in the region and long time Education: WCU, B.S., Secondary Ed. in its mission to strengthen the connection of resident of West Chester, I can leverage my ex- Social Studies, 1966 all West Chester Alumni.” perience, skills and resources to serve the Uni- “John is a continuous, extremely ardent versity and Board of Directors of the WCUAA supporter of WCU. He constantly recognizes James P. McAndrew, Jr., Esq. J. Alan Butcher master of arts degree in molecular biology/genetics from West Ches- with much enthusiasm.” fellow Golden Rams, old friends and new, and Education: WCU, B.S., Business Management, ’88, M’92 ter University in 1988 and 1992, respectively. He earned his M.B.A. from Cornell University 1992. will break out into the fight song. He has been 1997, Widener University School of Law, Matthew Mullen a cornerstone of his community and schools J.D., 2001 Alan Butcher currently During his time at WCU, he played lacrosse for four seasons and Education: WCU, B.S., Computer Science, serves as the vice his entire life. He brings great enthusiasm to all “As a 1997 WCU graduate and member of set several records that still stand today, including recognition as the 2005, Goldey–Beacom College, M.B.A., Infor- president of business his endeavors.” the Alumni Association’s Affinity Commit- Golden Rams’ all-time leading scorer. In 2002 he was inducted into mation Technology, 2007, M.B.A., Financial and corporate develop- tee, I look forward to serving as a member of West Chester University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Management, 2008 ment at Endo Pharmaceu- Taylor McDonnell the Alumni Board and working to strengthen “I have enjoyed my time as a member of the ticals in Chadds Ford, Pa. Education: WCU, B.S., Business alumni participation and the alumni fund. WCUAA Board of Directors since 2006 and During his more than 20 Management, 2011 Alumni involvement and development efforts Jamie W. Goncharoff ’82 believe I have much more to bring to the orga- years of experience in the industry, Butcher has completed a number “I want to be on the board because I just are critical areas during this distressed eco- Jamie Goncharoff heads nization. I look forward to continuing to help of key commercial transactions, as well as deals involving early- and spent the best four years of my life at WCU. I nomic time and future sustainable growth.” up a general practice grow the organization and helping it to engage late-stage clinical assets and preclinical/research and development. loved being involved as a student and want to legal firm in West Ches- new and existing graduates of WCU!” He is a published scientific author and has played a role in the devel- continue my involvement as alumni. I believe Amy Miller Spavlik ter whose practice includes opment of three currently marketed anti-viral medicines. I can bring fresh ideas to the group since I am Education: WCU, B.S., Elementary Ed., family, real estate and busi- Kerry Acker Earlier in his career, Butcher held a variety of technical and busi- a recent graduate. I want to learn all about the 1990, M.Ed., Elementary and Secondary ness law and litigation ser- Education: WCU, B.F.A., Graphic Design, 2005 ness development positions with SmithKline Beecham and Bristol- WCUAA and feel as if diving in headfirst is Counseling, 1992 vices. Over the last 20 years, “I am actively involved in the alumni as- Myers Squibb, where he led research and development programs in the right way to do so.” “I am a High School Guidance Counselor Goncharoff has served in sociation in my role and liaison for the Friars infectious diseases and cardiovascular drug discovery. with a strong belief in assisting my students to several leadership positions Society. I really enjoy my involvement now Prior to joining Endo, Butcher worked for GlaxoSmithKline Christopher Pierce choose a college with an excellent reputation. I in the Chester County Bar and would like to increase that role by joining where he was director of worldwide business development–trans- Education: WCU, B.A., Communication Stud- call myself the “Ultimate Advocate” for West Association, the County’s Bar the board. I would like to continue to give back actions. There he served as co-leader for the largest single asset deal ies, 2003, Capella University, M.B.A., 2010 Chester University. I constantly share with my Foundation and the County’s to WCU.” transacted in pharmaceutical history. students my wonderful experience at WCU not chapter of the American Inns “I love WCU and I loved my time there. I Butcher earned a bachelor of science in clinical microbiology and would like to give back and help the Alumni only as a student, but as an RA and GA within of Court. Association become bigger and better than Residence Life. I would love to be on the Board ever before.” to help keep WCU’s excellent reputation!”

26 West Chester University Winter/SPRING 2 012 | 27 discover the rich history, Beauty and culture of During his tenure as Bar Association president, he created an Maddux successfully ap- outreach program for its leadership, a membership benefits program plied for a $1.5 million Re- and organized the Association’s participation in both “Toys for covery Act grant to create the Tots” and the Adopt a Highway programs. department’s Drug Crimes As president of the County’s Bar Foundation, he raised signifi- Strike Force, and for the past cant funds for various non-profit organizations, including college two years, she has facilitated scholarship programs for Chester County high school students. federal training for criminal While heading the County Chapter of the American Inns of Court, prosecutors from various he organized several continuing legal education programs. states in Mexico. In recognition of his extensive community service, he received Her work with the Oregon the Bar Association’s Public Service Award and the Board of Justice Department has re- Directors Award. sulted in the prosecution and Prior to starting his own firm, Goncharoff accepted a commis- reduction of medical Medicaid fraud, white collar crimes, tax fraud, sion as a U.S. Marine officer. He attended the Naval Justice School public corruption, tobacco tax evasion and related crimes. She regu- and the Naval War College and served most of his active duty as a larly conducts trainings in the areas of search and seizures for pros- military prosecutor. While a Marine Corps reservist, he received the ecutors and law enforcement, tobacco tax evasion for prosecutors Military Volunteer Service Award. and investigators, enforcement of the Jenkins Act and state delivery Goncharoff earned a bachelor of science degree in political science sales laws, state money laundering and income tax crimes. in 1982 from West Chester University and his law degree from Wid- Maddux received a bachelor of science in political science from ener University’s Delaware Law School in 1985. During his time at West Chester University in 1992, a master’s degree in higher educa- WCU, he facilitated many of his fraternity’s campus and community tion administration in 1994 from Indiana University of Pennsylva- volunteer efforts. A member of the Alumni Association’s board of nia, and a law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland directors for several years, he drafted the first memorandum of un- in 2002. derstanding between the University and the Alumni Association. While at WCU, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta and partici- pated in a number of campus and community volunteer projects. After graduation, she was selected to serve in AmeriCorps, build- sePteMBer 13-23, 2012 Donna Brecker Maddux’ 92 ing houses and tutoring children. Since then, she has continued to volunteer in her Oregon community as a Tualatin city councilor This once-in-a-lifetime educational opportunity will be hosted by WCU President Since joining Oregon’s Department of Justice in 2002, and Western States Governor of the Federation of Tobacco Tax Ad- Greg Weisenstein, a recognized expert in Russian educational policy and politics. Donna Maddux has served in a number of capacities, most recently, ministrators Tobacco Tax Section. Currently, she is a board member The itinerary concentrates on the best of St. Petersburg and Moscow – two cities as the senior assistant attorney general in the department’s medical of the Tigard Tualatin Family Resource Center and serves on the that define the past, present and future of this country. Educational leaders and fraud unit. During her time with the department, she has received alumni board of the Lewis and Clark Law School. various commendations, including the department’s Outstanding English-speaking students from Russia’s Herzen University will join travelers in St. Service Award in 2005. Petersburg to provide an insider’s understanding of the significance of the events that shaped modern-day Russia. Significant sites as the Hermitage, the Kremlin, Red Square and the palace of Catherine the Great will generate discussions regarding the significance of political movements, the fall of communism and the rise of capitalism in the former seat of Cold War power.

“Rams in the Sand 5” sponsored by the Join us ’Down the Shore WEST CHESTER for the 5th Annual UNIVERSITY Rams in the Sand! AlumniAlumni Saturday, July 21, 2012 ASSOCIATION Coconut Cove 21, 2012 North Wildwood, NJ July Advance online registration: For more information contact Laura Passuello ’79, at Specialty Tours www.wcualumni.org (717-877-2942) for pricing and reservation options. Seats are limited!

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