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Scrantastic! Office Convention Puts Scranton in National Spotlight A Message from the President

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Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., right, reminisces with alumni during Reunion 2007.

t the start of his best novel, Howard’s End, E.M. Last June, during Reunion weekend, many mentioned to Forster writes, “only connect.” It is a prescription me the pace of physical change on our campus. That will Ato his readers regarding the achievement of the be even more obvious when classes that graduated in years fullness of life in an increasingly busy age. Forster’s instruction, ending in 3’s and 8’s return next year. They will not be written almost a hundred years ago, rings even truer in our able to miss the already completed Patrick and Margaret age of cell phones, iphones, e-mails and text messages. For DeNaples Center, the soon-to-be completed Christopher all our technological ability to stay in touch, it seems more “Kip” and Margaret Condron Hall, and our Mulberry and more difficult to maintain the ties that bind. Street Improvement Project. These are all signs of the Uni- versity’s commitment to future generations. At the same I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Scranton time, I want to assure those who graduated in past years alumni for bucking this trend of attenuation. In the past that the essential characteristics of the campus they knew four years, I have observed that graduates of the University have not changed and hopefully never will. We are as com- cultivate and sustain, very deliberately, the bonds forged mitted as ever to our mission and identity. Our students during their years on our campus. I see this most poignantly continue to pursue rigorous academic goals in the context at Reunions, of course. Those spring gatherings are great of a caring community and in the company of a faculty occasions for returning to this special place that shaped you and staff that is second to none when it comes to promot- so well. The energy and enthusiasm you bring to those days ing student success. Scranton remains a place where people is a sure sign of your love for Scranton and your love for are closely connected to one another, and that is a sure one another. I live vicariously through your shared stories sign of God’s grace at work here. of the past, and I thank God for your commitment to the University’s future. Sincerely,

Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. PPrideride PassionPassion PromisePromise

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Winter 2007-2008 • Volume 29, Number 1 2 Editor Valarie J. Wolff On the Commons Designer Cast members, writers and producers Francene M. Dudziec from NBC’s The Office descended on Contributing Editors Scranton at the first Office Convention Sandra Skies Ludwig in October. Kevin Southard Robert P. Zelno ’66, G’77 Stan M. Zygmunt, ’84, G’95 14 Associate Writer The Ties That Bind Thomas W. Durso Scranton alumni discuss the many ways Assistant Class Notes Editor that they have remained connected to Margery Gleason the University after graduation. Photography Terry Connors Paula Lynn Connors Bill Johnson Michael Touey Paul Treacy President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. 26 Vice President for Athletics University Relations Patrick F. Leahy Associate Vice President for 11 Alumni and Public Relations Gerald C. Zaboski ’87, G’95

The Scranton Journal is published by The University of Scranton for its alumni and friends. The editorial offices are in the Public Relations Office, O’Hara 28 Hall, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA The Alumni 18510-4615. The telephone number is (570) 941- Alumni News, Class Notes, Births, 7669. Web site www.scranton.edu/pr Marriages and Death Notices The address for The University of Scranton Alumni Society is Alumni Office, The University of Scranton, Institutional Advancement Scranton, PA 18510-4624. The telephone numbers Louis A. DeNaples, Sr., H’05, President are (570) 941-7660 and 1-800-SCRANTON. On the Cover E-mail address: [email protected] of DeNaples Auto Parts, Keystone Web site: www.scranton.edu/alumni W INTER 2007-2008 Thousands of Sanitary Landfill and Mount Airy Resort CRANTO S JOURNAL N If this issue is addressed to a graduate who no & Casino, received the President’s Medal students waited all longer maintains a residence at your home, please night to see Today’s tear off the mailing panel and mail it, with the cor- at the President’s Business Council’s rected address, to the Alumni Office. Sixth Annual Award Dinner, which was Al Roker broadcast The University of Scranton is a Catholic, Jesuit held on Thursday, October 4, 2007, at live from campus. educational institution serving men and women. The Pierre in New York City. The University does not discriminate on the basis Scrantastic! of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, Office Convention Puts Scranton in National Spotlight disability, sex, sexual orientation or age. © 2007 The University of Scranton On the CommonsOn the Commons

University News Scrantastic! Office Convention Puts Scranton in National Spotlight In many ways, the Office Convention Beginning in the of Scrantonians Michele Dempsey, DX was much like the Emmy-award winning wee hours of the Dempsey Architecture, Tim Holmes ’88 sitcom The Office. No one could have morning of Oct. 26, of Times Shamrock Newspapers, and Sara predicted the magnitude of its success. students lined up Hailstone of the City of Scranton, who The three-day Convention, chaired in the cold to give collectively chaired the event. The week- by a triumvirate of Scrantonians and a warm welcome to end-long festivities were organized by the organized by a handful of people who Al Roker of NBC’s City of Scranton, the Lackawanna County ultimately enlisted the support of Today show in a Convention & Visitors Bureau, WBRE-TV, hundreds of volunteers, drew throngs live broadcast from Times Shamrock Newspapers, The Uni- of Office fans, not only from Scranton, campus that kicked versity of Scranton, The Greater Scranton but as far away as Wyoming, California, off The Office Con- Chamber of Commerce and Mohegan Sun. Canada and Ireland. vention. In all, more To view the full text of this story, visit the Many of the events were held on the than 3,000 people, The Convention Web at www.scranton.edu/officeconvention. campus of The University of Scranton, including 2,500 included Dunder which was an organizer of the Conven- University students, Mifflin Infinity’s “Iggy” got in the fun (and the photo) with tion and host to thousands over the turned out in Scran- Office Olympics, University President Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., weekend. By all estimates, a total of ton style to cheer held in the and NBC’s Al Roker. 10,000 attended the Convention, which on Roker and nine Byron Complex. included guest appearances from 15 cast cast members of members, as well as the executive produc- The Office who made special appearances ers and a dozen writers of the show. during the morning broadcast. They were For The University of Scranton, it was greeted like rock stars, with cheers from an opportunity to showcase its campus the Royals cheerleading squad and roaring to a national audience – a chance for this enthusiasm from the crowd. Jesuit jewel to shine even brighter. The Convention was the brainchild

The Royals Cheerleaders cheer on Office cast members Kate Flannery (Meredith), Creed Bratton (Creed) and Oscar Nuñez (Oscar), and NBC’s Al Roker during a live broadcast of the Today show from campus.

2 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l Visionary Thinking Brings that ‘Star Trek’ had its conventions and The Office to Town ‘The Office’ fans were Tim Holmes comes from a family that every bit as rabid thinks big. When he graduated from the — it would be some- University in 1988, his brother-in-law thing for the fans.” hired a plane to buzz the campus trailing a The committee was congratulatory banner. So when friend Sara given a glimmer Hailstone, a city administrator, asked him of hope when they what he thought of luring NBC’s Emmy- Tim Holmes ’88, heard that Executive Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty was assisted award-winning series The Office to town, he Director of Com- Producer Greg Dan- by Office cast member Angela Kinsey said, “Let’s do it.” munity Newspaper iels’ reaction was “it (Angela) during the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Tim became “the visionary” of the Group for Times will play well with small group of Scrantonians determined Shamrock, was part the sensibilities of to turn the national spotlight on Scranton. of a triumvirate of the show.” Tim says, “It was important that The Scrantonians who Tim’s degree in Office Convention benefit everybody — chaired The Office marketing served we wanted to structure it so it was good Convention. him well in crafting for the city and also good for the show the pitch. Moreover, itself.” When Tim opened the the wide latitude and support given him Philadelphia Inquirer the day after the by The Scranton Times-Tribune allowed convention and saw the headline, “From him to reach out to partners (including coal to cool,” he knew he’d succeeded. his alma mater) whom he was sure would As the “visionary,” it was Tim’s job to place Scranton in the best light possible. Cast members of The Office received a Royal make the pitch to NBC. Scranton archi- “I knew Al Roker had to be at the Welcome at Scranton. From left: Brian tect, Michele Dempsey and some friends University. I knew they would make it Baumgartner (Kevin), University President initially explored her convention ideas come alive with 2,500 screaming kids. Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., Craig Robinson (Dar- in a 30-page document. Tim was tasked I visualized that back in August,” Tim ryl), Student Government President Chris with distilling the ideas into a single page says. On Oct. 26, that vision proved Molitoris ‘08 and Angela Kinsey (Angela). that would win NBC buy-in. “What it eerily accurate — but then again, that’s boiled down to,” Tim says, “was the idea what visionaries do. Scranton Shines for “Stanley” More than 150 reporters, including representatives from the Los Angeles Times, The New The Office Convention provided York Times, USA Today and other national print and broadcast media attended a press an opportunity for The University conference with cast members held in the Byron Complex. of Scranton to showcase its campus to a national audience – a chance for this Jesuit jewel to shine even brighter. It clearly caught the attention of Leslie David Baker, who plays Stanley on the Emmy award-winning sitcom, The Office. “The campus is breathtaking,” he said, adding that the grounds are “impeccable” and About 3,400 people filled the Long Center on campus for a the staff accommodating. Q&A session with the cast and executive producer of The Office. Himself the product of Leslie David a Jesuit education, Baker (Stanley) Baker said of The poses with University of Scranton, Scranton stu- “I would come here to dents during go to school if I had to NBC’s Today do it all again.” show, Oct. 26.

W i n t e r 2007-2008 3 Mulberry Street Improvement Project Announced National Rankings The City of Scranton, Scranton City “This is an example of what happens Continue for Scranton Council and The University of Scranton when you cooperate with each other During the release of annual fall have announced a Mulberry Street and work with each other,” said rankings of American universities, The improvement project that will beautify Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty at the University of Scranton received three and improve safety for a gateway corridor news conference on Sept. 20 on the national accolades in just one week. into the city. The University of Scranton University’s campus. “This (project) Scranton was listed as one of the top will fund the project, which is estimated is an investment in infrastructure that ten master’s level universities in the north to cost more than $1 million. benefits the city, the neighborhood and by U.S. News & World Report. This is Set to begin in the spring of 2008, the the University.” the 14th consecutive year that U.S. News project will provide a welcome sign to The “It’s not a monetary contribution, has ranked Scranton among the top ten University of Scranton and the historic but so much more than a monetary schools in the north. The list, published Hill Section of the city, new sidewalks, contribution. This will last forever,” said on Aug. 20 in the annual edition of period street lights and landscaping along Judy Gatelli, president of Scranton’s City “America’s Best Colleges,” also listed Mulberry Street from Jefferson Avenue to Council. “This is needed in the Hill. The Scranton among the “Great Schools at North Webster Avenue. The project will University has stepped up to the plate. a Great Price,” which relates academic also improve safety by widening the turn This will certainly be the most wonderful quality to the cost of attendance. This lane on the southwest corner of Jefferson artery through the city.” marks the fourth consecutive year that Avenue and Mulberry Street. Scranton has been included among the 15 colleges listed as “Great Schools Officials from the City of Scranton and the University unveiled plans for a streetscaping at a Great Price.” Also, for the fourth project at a news conference on Sept. 20. From left: Mayor Chris Doherty, Councilman consecutive year, Scranton has been Robert McGoff, Councilwoman Sherry Nealon Fanucci, University President Rev. Scott named among the five schools in its R. Pilarz, S.J., Council President Judy Gatelli and Hon. Ken Smith, Pennsylvania House of category listed for having the “Highest Representatives. Graduation Rates.” Scranton was the only college in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be among the elite colleges in the nation profiled in the Princeton Review’s The 366 Best Colleges, marking the sixth consecutive year that the University made Princeton Review’s exclusive list. The guide published on Aug. 21. Scranton was also the only area college to be listed in Kaplan/Newsweek’s 2008 publication How to Get Into College, which listed Scranton among the nation’s “372 Most Interesting Schools” for the second consecutive year. The Kaplan/ Newsweek guide published on Aug. 15. Alumnus Honored for Humanitarian Work William A. Canny ’77, the country him from Africa and India to Europe, representative for Haiti for Catholic Eurasia and Haiti. In his travels and work Relief Services, received an honorary across the globe, he has answered the degree from the University and addressed Ignatian call of service to others, ‘to give the incoming freshman students during and not to count the cost’,” read a New Student Assembly on Aug. 25. Dr. Barrasse. In the citation, read by classmate Linda In addition to his work for Catholic D’Andrea Barrasse, M.D.’77, Canny Relief Services, Canny previously served was praised for his humanitarian work as Secretary General of The International throughout the world. “Mr. Canny’s Catholic Migration Commission, an work with American and international appointment that required approval by humanitarian organizations has taken the Holy See. William A. Canny ’77 addressed a nearly full-house audience in the Byron Complex following his awarding of an Honorary Degree during a New Student Assembly, Aug. 25.

4 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l Nine Named to Board of Trustees

Thomas J. Donna M. Rev. James F. Edward Eugene J. James James F. Diane John A. Davis ’69 Doherty Duffy, S.J., Glynn, S.J. Kane Sr. ’54 Knipper ’81 Mullery Jr. ’86 Edmunds Walsh ’66 M.D. ’88 H ’90 Murray H’06 Nine new members have been elected Georgetown University School of Medicine Sub-Advisory Group at AXA Equitable; to three-year terms on The University of and internist at the Spanish Catholic Diane Edmunds Murray H’06, co-founder Scranton’s Board of Trustees, beginning Center, Washington, D.C.; Edward Glynn, and president of Lavelle Murray, Inc.; and their terms at the Oct. 4 board meeting. S.J. H’90, president, Christ the King John A. Walsh ’66, senior vice president New trustees are: Thomas J. Davis, Preparatory School, Newark, N.J.; Eugene and executive editor of ESPN and the CPA ’69, proprietor of a financial advisory J. Kane Sr. ’54, chairman of Kane is Able, ESPN Internet Group. and consulting practice; Donna M. Inc.; James Knipper ’81, president and Biographical sketches of members of Doherty, owner of Heart to Art; Rev. CEO of J. Knipper and Company; James the Board of Trustees may be found on the James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D. ’88, chaplain of F. Mullery Jr. ’86, president of the Global Web site at www.scranton.edu/trustees.

Conference on disAbility Draws Record Crowd “Autism Across the Lifespan: Allies in Action” was discussed to a capacity crowd gathered for the 6th Annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on disAbility, held Oct. 18 on campus. The Conference included sessions on education, employment and independent living. Keynote speakers were two leading advocates for autism in Pennsylvania and America. Dennis O’Brien, the 137th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and founder and co- chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative The 6th Annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on disAbility included the presentation Autism Caucus, opened the conference of the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Award to two individuals. From left: Vanessa Silla-Zaleski, Ed.D., with his keynote address, “Pennsylvania and Constance Wisdo, conference planning committee co-chairs; Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J., Legislation and Commitment to Autism president emeritus of the University; Patricia and Edward Leahy ’68, honorary confer- Funding.” ence co-chairs; Jeanne Brolan ’01 and Lee Grossman, Leahy Award recipients; and Debra Lee Grossman, president and chief Pellegrino, Ed.D., Dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies. executive officer of the Autism Society of America and the Autism Society Centers of Lackawanna County, and of funding for children with disabilities of America Foundation, discussed the mother of a son with autism, received the through the Individuals with Disabilities “worldwide pandemic” of autism, the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Excellence Award in in Education Act. challenges it presents, and the hope Community Advocacy for Autism. The Conference was presented by The for change. Grossman also received The conference also featured a live vid- University of Scranton’s J.A. Panuska, the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Award in eoconference with U.S. Senator Robert P. S.J., College of Professional Studies and Individual and Systems Advocacy for Casey, who discussed the bill he is drafting the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Endowment. Autism. Jeanne Brolan ’01, Community that will allow parents to create disabil- Honorary Chairpersons were Edward R. Organizer for United Neighborhood ity educational IRAs, as well as the issue Leahy ’68 and Patricia Leahy.

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for Student Development, as well as for academic affairs. Dr. Steele served as Faculty and Staff a member of the Senior Management interim associate provost from July 2005 Advisory Committee (Office of Human to June 2007 and has been a member of Faculty Promotions, Tenure Rights and Equity), where she worked the University’s Decisions Announced with the university faculty in the administration to Technology and University President Rev. Scott promote diversity Religious Studies R. Pilarz, S.J., announced 16 faculty and equity at a Department since promotions, including tenure decisions, governance and 1979. Dr. Steele effective at the beginning of the 2007- senior leadership was named to 2008 academic year. level. She brings the rank of full The following faculty members were more than 15 professor in 1996 promoted to professor effective the fall years of combined and was chair of the of 2007: Yaodong Bi, Ph.D., computer E. Springs experience in Theology/Religious science; S. Kingsley Gnanendran, Ph.D., Steele, Ph.D. Rosette Burakari community Studies Department operations management; Sharon M. Adera development from 2000 until his appointment as Hudacek, Ed.D., nursing; Robert W. Shaf- through advocacy and consultation on interim associate provost. He earned his fern, Ph.D., history; Carol S. Slotterback, gender, race, language and ethnicity, B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Ph.D., psychology; and Gary N. Wodder, immigration, citizenship, war and University of Notre Dame. He has served Ph.D., exercise science and sport. genocide. She earned an M.A. degree on the Board on Rank and Tenure, the The following were promoted to from McMaster University and an Faculty Affairs Council and the Climate associate professor and granted tenure M. Ed. degree from the University of Study Response Committee. beginning the fall of 2007: Robert F. Western Ontario. W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., has been Waldeck, Ph.D., biology; Antoinette G. Debra A. Pellegrino, Ed.D., has been named dean of the College of Graduate Glover, Ph.D., English; Kelli O’Brien, named dean of the Panuska College of and Continuing Education. Before Ph.D., theology/religious studies; Krzysztof Professional Studies. Before joining the joining Scranton, Dr. Welsh was vice Plotka, Ph.D., math; and Christie P. University, Dr. Pellegrino was chair of president for academic affairs and dean of Karpiak, Ph.D., psychology. the Department of Education, director the college at Thiel College, Greenville, The following were promoted to of the master of education programs, and Pa. Previously, he was vice president for associate professor beginning the fall an associate professor of education in the academic affairs, dean of faculty and of 2007: Benjamin J. Bishop, Ph.D., area of literacy and elementary education professor of history at Lees-McRae College computing science; and William B. at Rockhurst in Banner Elk, N.C. He has also held Anderson, Ph.D., communication. University, academic and administrative positions at The following were granted tenure Kansas City, Mo. Surry Community beginning the fall of 2007: Eric A. Additionally, she College, Firelands Plumer, Ph.D., theology/religious served as literacy College, and studies; Rev. Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., coordinator for Bowling Green biology; and Robert J. Spinelli, health the Central City State University, administration/human resources. Catholic Schools and was a visiting The University currently employs 267 of the Diocese research fellow full-time faculty members, 82 percent of of Kansas City, with the Colonial whom hold doctorate or terminal degrees. Debra A. Mo.–St. Joseph, Williamsburg Pellegrino, Ed.D and coordinator Foundation. An Four Named to of the greater Kansas City area children’s W. Jeffrey 18th Century Posts at Scranton literature conferences and the annual Welsh, Ph.D. American Historian, Rosette Burakari Adera has been Read the World Literacy Conference in he has authored named Director of the Office of Equity the Midwest. She earned an Ed.D., from a number of scholarly articles, edited a and Diversity. Saint Louis University and M.Ed. and collection of essays on the War of 1812 Adera comes to the University from B.S. degrees from Indiana University of and presented at numerous conferences. McMaster University in Hamilton, Pennsylvania. He earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Ontario, Canada, where she served as an E. Springs Steele, Ph.D., has been Bowling Green State University, and an ESL program coordinator for the Center named associate provost and vice president A.B. degree from Grove City College.

6 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l Achievements and Awards faculty whose service to the University English Professor Writes and the wider community best represents Jean Wahl Harris, Ph.D., chair of the the tradition of generosity and dedication Third Book on Emerson political science department and associate that Dr. Earl, a professor of history, A newly released book by Len Gougeon, professor, has been chosen as a Fellow exemplified during his tenure at the Ph.D., professor of English, is breaking by the American Council on Education university from 1964 - 1996. new ground by exploring the heart as (ACE) for the 2007-08 academic year. well as the mind of one of America’s most Dr. Harris is one of only 39 educators important cultural figures. Emerson & in the nation chosen for the prestigious Eros: The Making of a Cultural Hero, pub- fellowship. Fellows participate in the lished this summer by the State University policies, decision-making processes and of New York Press, is the product of five culture of other institutions of higher years of writing and 30 years of think- learning. They also form a network ing by Dr. Gougeon, an Emerson scholar with other education leaders, attend whose previous published works include weeklong fellowship seminars and attend two other books on Emerson and numer- conferences on a national level. In 1994, ous articles in scholarly journals. she received the CASE Professor of the In this biography, Dr. Gougeon traces Year award from the University, and she is Pictured, from left: University President the spiritual, psychological and intel- past president of the Lackawanna County Rev. Scott, R. Pilarz, S.J., Prof. Casey, lectual growth of Ralph Waldo Emerson League of Women Voters. Pauline Earl, wife of the late Dr. Earl, Karen and his transformation from a Unitar- Daniel P. Mahoney, Ph.D., professor of Earl Kolon, M.D., and Jacqueline Earl Hurst. ian minister into one of America’s most accounting, has been chosen as the 2007 important cultural figures. Outstanding Educator by the Pennsylvania Three employees were honored Jay Parini, a well-known poet, Institute of Certified Public Accountants with the annual Sursum Corda Award biographer, and scholar, who received an (PICPA). He was recognized at PICPA’s during University Convocation on honorary degree from The University of annual Leadership Conference held in Sept. 7. The award, which means “Lift Scranton in 2005, gave Dr. Gougeon’s Hershey on Sept. 24. Dr. Mahoney has Up Your Hearts,” was established in book high praise. “I’ve read this book with been the recipient of several awards at 2002 to recognize members who have immense pleasure; it is a compelling work the University, including the Teacher of made outstanding contributions to the of scholarship and spiritual exploration.” the Year award, the Edward Gannon, S.J. University’s life and mission. One award Dr. Gougeon’s book also has been Award for Teaching, the CASE Professor of is presented to an employee in each of favorably reviewed by Midwest Book the Year and the Teacher of the Year in the three areas: professional/paraprofessional, Review, which reviews books for schools Kania School of Management. clerical/technical and physical plant. and colleges, and by The New York Sun. Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., professor of operations management, received the From left: University President Rev. Scott Kania School of Management Professor R. Pilarz, S.J., presented this year’s awards of the Year award from the Business to Paulette Burton, secretary in the Uni- Club for the second time. The award was versity Ministries Office, Barbara Wagner, presented at the annual KSOM dinner director of Clinical Education in the Physical on Oct. 11. Dr. Sebastianelli joined the Therapy Department, and Kevin Grebeck, University in 1988, was promoted to electrician in the Physical Plant office. associate professor with tenure in 1995, and was named a full professor in 2003. She served as interim dean of the Kania School of Management for one year (1996-97) and as interim dean of the Graduate School for two years (2000-02). Stephen Casey, associate professor of theology, was presented the John L. Earl Distinguished Service Award during Len Gougeon, Ph.D.’s new book, Emerson & the University Convocation on Sept. 7. Eros: The Making of a Cultural Hero, was pub- This award is presented annually to the lished this summer by the State University member of The University of Scranton of New York Press.

W i n t e r 2007-2008 7 On the Commons Student News and Achievements Scranton Welcomes Presidential Scholars Largest-Ever Undergrad Class Awarded to 11 During Fall Welcome Weekend, Aug. The University has awarded 11 fresh- 25-26, Scranton welcomed 1,600 incoming men full-tuition Presidential Scholarships students, including a record 1,035 full- for 2007-2008. time undergraduate students, the largest Presidential Scholarships are awarded incoming class in the school’s 119-year to incoming freshmen with exemplary history. The University also welcomed high records in both their schools and approximately 60 undergraduate transfer community involvement. The scholar- students, 70 non-traditional undergraduate Freshman students received a Royal Wel- ships cover the full cost of tuition for students and 435 new graduate students, come as they moved into campus during four years of study as long as the recipient which is also a record. Fall Welcome Weekend, Aug. 25-26. maintains at least a 3.25 grade point aver- The entering undergraduate students age. The following students were awarded were drawn from 7,608 applicants, first surpassed 6,000 and five years ago Presidential Scholarships. marking the sixth consecutive year when applications first broke 5,000. Edward K. Besse, Laurel, Md. the University has set a record for Applications to graduate programs Kristen C. Fenocchi, Jessup undergraduate applications for admission. have increased by 29 percent this year, Maria A. Gubbiotti, Falls This represents an increase of 12.5 and new enrollment has increased by Daniel J. Herr, Lake Hopatcong, N.J. percent over applications received last approximately 5 percent. The University John R. Layton, Hazleton year and more than doubles the 2001 has also seen its graduate enrollment Victoria A. Lombardo, Wyoming totals for applications received. This year’s nearly triple over the past five years Caitlin R. Mancuso, Piscataway, N.J. record marks the first time that Scranton’s through Web-based and off-campus Caitlin McCarthy, Scranton applicant pool broke the 7,000 mark. It course offerings and new degree offerings Elizabeth J. Reedy, Camillus, N.Y. was only three years ago that applications such as the doctorate in physical therapy. Anthony J. Stefanelli, Thornhurst Rose M. Trotiner, Baldwin, N.Y. Kania School Hosts Recruitment Fair Family Weekend Brings The University’s Kania School of Management held its annual recruiting fair and dinner on Oct. 11. The Recruiting EXPO is an opportunity for students to interact Hundreds to Campus with recruiters and faculty in a formal setting. Representatives from more than 20 leading companies, including AXA Advisors, Diversified Information Technologies, Edward Jones Investments, Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Merrill Lynch and Pricewaterhouse Coopers, discussed internships and employment with students. The EXPO concluded with the KSOM Annual Dinner at the Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. Keynote speaker was Tom O’Brien ’86, managing director of the Fixed Income Division, of Morgan Stanley, a global financial services firm and a market leader in securities, investment management and credit services. Mr. O’Brien spoke on his expe- riences at the University and the job search process, and advised students on career/pro- fessional development, with a special emphasis on careers in financial services.

It was a weekend for families – about 500 of them, in fact. Hundreds of Scranton students were joined by their families Sept. 28-30 for Family Weekend on campus. The annual carnival (pictured above), spon- sored by the University Student Program- ming Board, was one of an entire weekend Students from the Kania School of Management explored internships and employment of events that also included a book discus- opportunities with more than 20 leading companies during the school’s annual recruiting sion, a lecture by an award-winning Jesuit Expo on Oct. 11. author, a luncheon and a family Mass.

8 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l Speakers and Lectures Nobel Laureate Discusses Lecture Series Features tims and survivors of genocide. The panel discussion took place in Brennan Hall Genetic Code Research Jesuit Author on campus and included Internet2 video The researcher whose pioneering work Christopher Award-winning author conferencing participation from schools in on the genetic code paved the way for James Martin, S.J., discussed “Humor in Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. decades of biomedical discoveries that the Catholic Church” at the University’s have advanced the human condition pre- J.J. Quinn Memorial Lecture on Sept. Alpha Sigma Nu Club sented this year’s annual Harry Mullin, 28 in the Houlihan-McLean Center on Hosts Annual Lecture M.D., Memorial Lecture. campus. Fr. Martin’s hallmark wit and Nobel laureate Marshall W. Nirenberg, spiritual insights were enthusiastically Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Alpha Ph.D., discussed “Forty Years after received by an audience that included Sigma Nu Alumni Club of the National Deciphering the Genetic Code,” on Oct. many parents and families who were on Jesuit Honor Society sponsored its third 17 in the Houlihan-McLean Center. Dr. campus for Family Weekend. Fr. Martin, annual lecture featuring Gerald P. Fog- Nirenberg shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in associate editor of America magazine, is arty, S.J., the William Kenan Jr. Professor Physiology or Medicine for interpretation author of the bestselling book, My Life of Religious Studies at the University of of the genetic code and its function in with the Saints (Loyola Press), as well as Virginia. Fr. Fogarty, a former Trustee of protein synthesis. his newest book, A Jesuit Off-Broadway the University, spoke on “The Pope and The Mullin Lecture series, which has (Loyola Press). The J.J. Quinn lecture the U.S. on the Eve of World War II” on brought to campus more than a dozen of series honors the late J.J. Quinn, S.J., a Oct. 6 in Brennan Hall. An expert on Dr. Nirenberg’s fellow Nobel laureates, professor of English at Scranton for more American Catholic history and Vatican- honors the late Dr. Harry Mullin, who than four decades. American relations, Fr. Fogarty is the earned his bachelor’s degree from the Uni- author of several books and is past presi- versity, then St. Thomas College, in 1931. dent of the American Catholic Histori- He dedicated a lifetime of service to his cal Association. Alpha Sigma Nu is the profession and the Scranton community. National Jesuit Honor Society, induct- The series is sponsored by his wife, Ethel ing students who have distinguished Mullin, his son, Brian Mullin, M.D., ’66 themselves in scholarship, loyalty, and and Robbin Mullin. service. The Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club includes members who have gradu- Renowned Economist ated from any Jesuit college or university, Discusses Financial including The University of Scranton. Strategies PNC Breakfast Series “Avoiding Fiscal Ruin: Failed Strate- James Martin, S.J., shared a lighthearted Continues gies and New Approaches to U.S. Budget moment with the audience during his Lauri Kavulich, Esq., ’86, former Policies” was the topic discussed by David presentation of “Humor in the Catholic chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Inter- H. Romer, Ph.D., at the University’s 22nd Church” in the Houlihan-McLean Center, governmental Cooperation Authority, dis- annual Henry George Lecture on Oct. 25. on Sept. 28. cussed “Public-Private Partnerships: A Dr. Romer, the Herman Royer Professor Win-Win for Everyone” at the PNC of Political Economy at The University Genocide Survivor Breakfast on Sept. 21. The breakfast series of California, Berkeley, is a renowned Speaks on Campus continued on Oct. 25 with guest speaker economist who combines macroeconomic As part of the commemoration of David H. Romer, Ph.D., the Herman theory with extensive empirical analysis to Royer Professor of Political Economy at provide deep insight into the working of Interdependence Day on Sept. 12, the University hosted a panel discussion enti- The University of California, Berkeley, the U.S. and global economy. The Eco- who, later that day, presented the Henry nomics and Finance Department at The tled “Why Don’t We Know More About Rwanda?,” featuring Jacqueline Mureka- George Lecture on campus. The PNC University of Scranton and the campus Breakfast series brings together members chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon host tete, a young Rwandan who survived a 1994 genocide. Ms. Murekatete has made of the civic and business community to the Henry George Lecture, which honors hear guest speakers address topics of the 19th century American economist more than 300 presentations nationwide at venues ranging from schools and universi- regional, national and international interest. and social reformer. The lecture series is PNC Bank is the corporate sponsor. funded by a grant from the Robert ties to the United Nations General Assem- Schalkenbach Foundation. bly, in an effort to raise awareness of vic-

W i n t eS rp r 2007-2008i n g 2 0 0 6 9 On the Commons

Condron Hall Will Provide Improved Sophomore Housing

The University broke ground on Sept. 6 for a new 386-bed sophomore residence hall. On the same day, the University officially named the building Christopher “Kip” and Margaret Condron Hall in honor of Scranton benefactors Christopher M. “Kip” Condron ’70, president and chief executive officer of AXA Financial, Inc., and his wife, Margaret Condron, Ph.D., a trustee of the University. “The University of Scranton is grateful for the vision, dedi- cation, uncompromising motivation and passionate leadership provided by Kip and Peggy Condron through their work as trustees and through Kip’s stewardship of the President’s Busi- ness Council,” said University of Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. “The University of Scranton is proud to celebrate their continuous and generous support by naming this building Christopher ‘Kip’ and Margaret Condron Hall.” A longtime friend and supporter of Scranton, Mr. Condron received a bachelor’s degree in business from Scranton in 1970. He served as a trustee for two terms, holding the Plans for a 386-bed sophomore residence hall were unveiled at a position of vice chair. He is groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 6. The seven-story building is also the founder and chair of located in the 300 block of North Webster Avenue. the University’s President’s Business Council, a promi- nent group of alumni and Construction of Condron Hall began in September and is friends whose purpose is to expected to be completed by the fall of 2008. Several University Christopher “Kip” and Margaret advance the mission of the properties on North Webster Avenue were razed to establish a Condron received the grateful University. In 2006, the Uni- site for the new 108,000 sq. ft, seven-story facility. applause of an audience gathered versity awarded its President’s “The project will improve the quality and consistency of at a groundbreaking and naming Medal to Mr. Condron at the sophomore housing, and will replace older, less desirable facili- ceremony held Sept. 6, on the President’s Business Council’s ties,” said Fr. Pilarz. “It also anticipates external forces that are site of the future Condron Hall. annual award. shaping the availability of rental housing in the Hill section, Dr. Condron is an adjunct such as the city’s welcome enforcement of zoning restrictions, faculty member at Marymount Manhattan College and serves as and creates housing opportunities for juniors and seniors by an associate director of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. She freeing up existing apartment-style options that upperclassmen earned a doctorate in environmental studies from Rensselaer find more attractive.” Polytechnic Institute and has served as a member of the Science For additional information about the project and a photo Advisory Board for the state of Massachusetts and the Allegheny gallery of the groundbreaking, visit the Web at www.scranton. County Air Pollution Advisory Board. edu/condron-hall.

Participating in the groundbreaking ceremony of Condron Hall, from left: Martin Langan, associate vice president for administrative ser- vices; Carolyne King, student representative; Vince Carilli, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs; Margaret Condron, Ph.D.; Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., president; Christopher “Kip” Condron; Phil Condron Sr.; Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty; Nobel C. Quandel, president of The Quandel Group, Inc.; Don Flynn, vice president, Burkavage Design Associates; Bill Burkavage, president, Burkavage Design Associates.

1 0 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l AdvancementInstitutional Advancement

DeNaples Honored, New Record Reached at Annual Award Dinner The University’s President’s Business into a conglomeration of more than 200 Council achieved another record-breaking companies in which he has business inter- milestone at its Sixth Annual Award Din- ests including towing, heavy equipment ner on October 4 at The Pierre in New sales and rentals, landfills, waste hauling, York City. Louis A. DeNaples Sr. H’05, transportation, banking and real estate. president of DeNaples Auto Parts, Key- In December of 2006, Mr. DeNaples’ stone Sanitary Landfill, and Mount Airy business interests expanded when the Casino Resort, received the University’s Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board President’s Medal before an over-capacity selected his application for one of the slot crowd of 760 alumni and friends. machine licenses that the state was awarding. Dinner co-chair Andrew B. Dinnhaupt The Mount Airy Casino Resort in the ’89, portfolio manager in the Global Poconos opened its doors in October. Financial Services of RBC Capital Mar- Louis DeNaples Sr. H’05 (center) gratefully An active community volunteer and phi- kets, announced that this year’s dinner accepted the President’s Medal from Uni- lanthropist, Mr. DeNaples also established raised a record $1.56 million. This year’s versity President Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. and the Mount Airy Foundation, which will total surpassed the $1.54 million achieved manage charitable giving to programs that Chair of the President’s Business Council at the 2006 Annual Award Dinner. Mr. target youth, low-income families, and the Christopher “Kip” Condron ’70. Dinnhaupt also noted that in the six-year at-risk and disadvantaged. He has served history of this event, more than $6.25 on the boards of numerous organizations Christopher M. “Kip” Condron ’70, million has been raised. Proceeds from the throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. president & CEO of AXA Financial, annual dinner go directly to Scranton’s A longtime friend of the University, Inc., and chair of the President’s Business Presidential Scholarship Endowment Mr. DeNaples served two terms as a Council, returned to the role as Master Fund, which supports full-tuition scholar- trustee, including two years as chair of Ceremonies for the evening after being ships awarded annually by the University of the board. He received an honorary honored at last year’s dinner. Monsi- to its most academically qualified students. degree from the University in 2005. In gnor Joseph G. Quinn ’72, pastor of the Kaci E. Haines, a senior majoring in July, as recognition of his lifetime of com- Church of St. Rose of Lima in Carbon- biology with a minor in philosophy from mitment to the University, a new campus dale, provided the Invocation. Spring Brook, spoke on behalf of the Presi- center was named in honor of his late University President Rev. Scott R. dential Scholars. She thanked the attendees parents, Patrick and Margaret DeNaples. Pilarz, S.J., provided an update on the for their generosity and, on behalf of her The building will open in January 2008. recent activities of the University, as well fellow scholarship recipients, for providing as its continued successes as recognized the encouragement needed to grow. by numerous national publications. Fr. Enjoying the pre-dinner reception are Pilarz referred to a recent meeting with a Board of Trustees Chair Carl Kuehner ’62, current parent of two University students (right), his wife, JoAnne, and Frank in describing the ethos of the campus, “At McDonnell, Esq., ‘60. Scranton, when somebody trips, everybody stops to help them up.” Fr. Pilarz noted that Louis DeNaples exemplifies this Scranton ethos. Fr. Pilarz went on to offer his gratitude to Louis’ wife, Bettyann, and their family for “generously sharing your Rev. George Aschenbrenner, S.J., University husband, father and grandfather with the trustee and rector of the Jesuit Community University.” at Scranton (left), greeted Linda A native and resident of Dunmore, McGowan ’80, partner of Pricewater- Mr. DeNaples is a self-made business- house/Coopers LLP, and Mark Biedlingma- man. His career began with the founding ier ’80, U.S. Department of State (right). of DeNaples Auto Parts and has grown

W i n t e r 2007-2008 1 1 In his acceptance remarks, Mr. DeNaples even a race” and who combines “personal humbly offered his gratitude for this rec- humility with a firm determination to ognition and stated, “Aside from my mar- move forward.” John D. Dionne ’86, In Their Words… riage to my wife, Bettyann, and the birth dinner co-chair, immediate past chair of “Aside from my of our seven children, this is the greatest the University’s Board of Trustees, and marriage to my wife, night of my life.” In explaining his fami- senior managing director of The Black- ly’s commitment to support Catholic and stone Group, provided a glimpse into the Bettyann, and the Jesuit education, Mr. DeNaples encour- entrepreneurial success of Mr. DeNaples. birth of our seven aged those present to continue the tradi- “Nothing takes Louis DeNaples off his children, this is the tion of generosity. “We are called to the game,” Mr. Dionne said. cause of Catholic education in the Jesuit The President’s Business Council was greatest night tradition because it offers us a meaningful formed in 2001 by the University and a of my life.” way to leave a lasting tradition for future prominent group of alumni and friends Louis A. DeNaples Sr. H’05, generations,” he said. with the purpose of advancing the mission President’s Medal Recipient Immediately prior to the President’s of the University. In addition to its annual m Medal presentation, two close friends of dinner, the Council provides mentoring, “Unseen kindnesses on behalf of Mr. DeNaples offered an introduction of internship, educational and career oppor- this year’s honoree. Rev. Joseph F. Sica ’77, tunities for current students and networking students and our mission have been a chaplain of Mercy Hospital in Scranton opportunities for alumni and friends. consistent quality of Louis’ service to the and a longtime friend of the honoree, University throughout the decades.” described “the style, the vision and the per- Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., son” of Mr. DeNaples. Fr. Sica described University president Mr. DeNaples as someone who “sees the m finish line long before people know there’s “On this wondrous night for our beloved University of Scranton … we celebrate the Gospel virtues of real wisdom of heart, selfless generosity and genuine humility as seen so clearly and strongly in the life and works of Louis DeNaples…” Msgr. Joseph Quinn ’72, Pastor, Church of St. Rose of Lima Rev. Joseph F. Sica ’77, chaplain of Mercy m Hospital in Scranton, introduced his long- “If there is one truly unique business time friend, Louis DeNaples. “You possess a attribute of Louis’ no-nonsense approach, In her remarks, Presidential Scholar Kaci strong will and well-informed opinions that it’s his ability to make something Haines ’08 told the audience, “I can only hope are often based on good old common sense. difficult into something simple,” to be in your seat some day giving back to an You place character and integrity well above John D. Dionne ’86, dinner co-chair and ideal and an institution such as this.” success,” he said of Mr. DeNaples. past chair of the University’s Board of Trustees

The President’s Business Council’s seal illuminates the dance floor at the reception following the Award Dinner.

Past and present recipients of the President’s Medal share in the evening’s celebrations. From left: Paul Montrone, Ph.D., ’62 (2003 award recipient), University President Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., Louis DeNaples (2007 award recipient), Christopher “Kip” Condron ’70 (2006 award recipient), and John Dionne ’86, immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees.

1 2 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l The Royal Fund OFFICE OF ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAMS A Message from the 2007-08 Chair of The Royal Fund Paul Brown ’02 Memorial Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. ’76 Garden Dedicated A memorial garden honoring the life t is my distinct honor and pleasure From left: Jaime Giblin, Linda Howell and and memory of University of Scranton to serve as the Chair of The Royal Lindsey Mitchell ’08 helped organize the I student Paul T. Brown was dedicated on Fund for a second term. Last year we had a inaugural Brendan J. Giblin ’06 Memorial Sept. 22. tremendous response to our appeal exceed- Golf Outing. The dedication ceremony of “Paul’s ing all expectations of our ten benchmark Place” was attended by members of Paul’s goals. Our ambitious goal this year is $2.4 Golf Outing Celebrates the family and closest friends from the class million. To realize this important goal, this Memory of Brendan Giblin ’06 of 2002, as well as friends of his sister, Scranton Journal provides an envelope and an easy opportunity for you to give. The Brendan J. Giblin ’06 Memorial Jenna Brown ’06. Paul’s memorial plaque For the past year, I have appealed to you Golf Outing was held on July 27, to cel- was blessed by Rev. Terrence P. Devino, for your participation in unrestricted giv- ebrate the memory of Brendan J. Giblin, S.J., assistant vice president of University ing. In an effort to engage everyone in our who passed away during his senior year at Ministries. The dedication concluded giving program, we have expanded giving Scranton. In its inaugural year, this special with the presentation of individual white to include designated golf outing received an outpouring of sup- roses, which each guest placed on the contributions to spe- port from friends, family, sponsors and stone where the plaque is located. cific areas of interest. former classmates of Brendan. There were Born on March 30, 1980, Paul passed You now have the more than 100 golfers and 200 dinner away from cancer during his senior opportunity to support guests in attendance who gave generously year at the University. The University programming that you of their time and resources to show their of Scranton posthumously awarded his feel passionate about loyalty to the Giblin family and to support bachelor of the arts degree in 2002. or were affiliated with the charities that were close to Brendan’s Following his death in 2001, Paul’s during your time at heart. Among these causes is The Uni- mother, Lennea Brown, and sister, Jenna Scranton. I hope these versity of Scranton, where the Giblins are Brown ’06, wanted to celebrate their son choices can meet your Paul Biedlingmaier hoping to establish an endowed scholar- and brother by creating a place of medita- needs and inspire you Jr. ’76, Chair of the ship in their son’s name - The Brendan J. tion and beauty dedicated to Paul’s mem- to say “yes” to your Royal Fund, met Giblin ’06 Memorial Scholarship. A portion ory. Paul’s Place is now a physical study donor priority or par- with Jennifer of the proceeds from this event will go space for all members of the University ticular area of interest. toward funding this scholarship, honoring community to enjoy. Gentile ’08 at For some of you Brendan’s memory for years to come. Paul’s Place is located in Mulberry the Kania School Plaza within the atrium space between the call to giving is Recruiting Expo on Discover the Benefits of the Mulberry Plaza Apartments, outside new, while others are campus, Oct. 11. of Paul’s last place of residence as a stu- renewing your commit- Giving … and Create a Legacy dent. This memorial garden is funded ment. Visiting campus, I witness firsthand With just a few clicks of your mouse, entirely by the Brown family, who intend the pride, the passion, and the promise you can create a legacy with The University to continue their generosity to the Uni- that is distinctively ours. When speaking of Scranton that will endure through time. versity through future gifts directed to with accounting major, Jennifer Gentile ’08 Visit us on our new gift planning Web site Paul’s memory at Scranton. Lennea and during the Kania School of Management www.scranton.edu/plannedgiving. Jenna also plan to make future visits to Recruiting Expo on campus, I was impressed Access a virtual encyclopedia of informa- the garden and to provide additional with her enthusiasm. Jen stated, “My Scranton tion on estate planning and charitable giving, funding to maintain the garden while education is more than a knowledge change: including access to hundreds of up-to-date preserving Paul’s legacy at Scranton. it’s a heart change, and an experience that I articles on making the most of your giving. will carry with me for the rest of my life. Not Discover how charitable donations can Paul’s Place, a memorial to former student only have I been inspired by my teachers, but provide payments for you and your loved Paul T. Brown ’02, was dedicated on Sept. 22. I positively changed who I am because of my ones. Calculate your benefits with our college friends and their impact on my life online gift calculator. Learn how new tax and my decisions.” laws will change the way your IRA pays I challenge you to join me in the effort you and your beneficiaries. to continue impacting students like Jen. You can create a legacy that endures. We With our participation and our resources, are happy to provide you with additional we enable our University. We allow synergies information. For a confidential conversa- to shape, motivate, and inspire thousands tion, feel free to contact Marise Garofalo of students who develop their own unique at (570) 941-4144 or marise.garofalo@ educational success. Let’s continue to make scranton.edu with any questions – specific things happen! Please use the enclosed enve- or general – about gift options that best lope or visit www.scranton.edu/makeagift to fit your philanthropic and financial goals. participate in this year’s Royal Fund.

W i n t e r 2007-2008 1 3 The Ties That Bind Alumni Reflect on their Scranton Connections

You can do something I can’t do. I can do something you can’t. Together, let us do something beautiful for God.

– M o t h e r T e r e s a

Long after students graduate from the University, they continue to share their unique talents in ways that cultivate and sustain a Scranton education. They serve on Alumni Clubs, Reunion Committees and the Medical Alumni Council, in Mission Trips and as Royal Recruiters, Alumni Ambassadors and more. In so doing, they stay connected not only to their Alma Mater, but also to the people who shaped their Scranton experience. In this issue of The Scran- ton Journal, we showcase alumni celebrating their Reunion in 2008 and their personal stories of “The Ties that Bind.”

1 4 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l John E. Swift, M.D., ’58 has been honored for his charitable work through awards from the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 58

John E. Swift, M.D., ’58 A Vision of Service Founder of Sighting the World Upholds the Jesuit Mission of Service to Others

or John E. Swift, M.D., ’58, The University of Scranton His volunteerism also enables him to practice not only the has been more than a school. mission of the University, but also to stay in touch with the F It’s been a legacy. Jesuit community in the U.S., in South America and overseas. Family members who have graduated from or attended the “We feel quite entwined,” he says. University include his father, John E. Swift, M.D., ’22; three He also has a “very good group” of friends from his college uncles; more than half a dozen cousins; his brother; his son, days that he still sees. In some ways, he recalls, the campus hasn’t Michael, and daughter-in-law, Melissa Leadbeter Swift (both changed much. class of ’01); and daughter, Colleen. “It was hard work, but a lot of fun.” That’s one of the main reasons he stays in close contact with He remembers several good teachers, including two favorites, his alma mater nearly 50 years after graduation. Leonard N. Wolf, L.L.D., who was professor and chairman of the “It’s been a very positive influence on our entire family,” says department of biology, and Umbay H. Burti, Ph.D., Sc.D., then Scranton native Dr. Swift, who now resides in Bonita Springs, assistant professor and chair of the department of chemistry. Fla., with his wife, Kathleen. “Scranton was preeminent in the After his graduation from Scranton, Dr. Swift attended medi- educational process. It was the most rewarding time for me.” cal school at Seton Hall, completed his internship and residency In addition to speaking to high school students at Temple University Hospital and the University of Michigan, as a Royal Recruiter (alumni admissions volunteer respectively, and did a short stint in the U.S. Air Force. He to cover college nights and career fairs), Dr. Swift founded a private ophthalmology practice in Miami nearly 40 regularly attends annual alumni events in Florida, years ago, later opening one on the west coast of Florida. and even hosted one at his home. Dr. Swift has been honored for his charitable work by several It’s Dr. Swift’s volunteer activities, however, professional organizations, including the American Medical that broadly demonstrate Scranton’s influence on Association, which gave him the Physician Recognition Award, his life. Together with his wife, a registered nurse, and the LEO “Lifelong Educations for Ophthalmology” award he founded Sighting the World, a foundation that presented by American Academy of Ophthalmology. coordinates medical trips for the education and The Swift legacy also lives on in a scholarship established by treatment of the visually impaired in African nations and other the estate of James F. Swift, Dr. Swift’s brother, in memory of their impoverished regions, including Vietnam, Brazil and Honduras. parents. The John E. Swift, M.D., ’22 and Margaret Gurrell Swift He also volunteers for service trips through Surgical Eye Expedi- Memorial Scholarship is awarded to deserving University students tions (SEE) International, Inc., a non-profit humanitarian orga- based upon financial need and/or academic achievement. nization that helps restore sight to disadvantaged blind people Dr. Swift hopes the family tradition continues. throughout the world. He has also donated his time as a faculty “We have six grandchildren, so who knows? I went to five member at the University of Miami for nearly 40 years. different schools, but Scranton is the one that had the most “It has been very positive, and quite exciting,” says Dr. Swift. influence on me.”

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George Leshanski ’63 and Donald O’Sullivan ’63 The Jesuit Mindset Classmates, Partners in Law Firm, Share Jesuit Way of Thinking

’s fair to say that as classmates at Scranton in the early sprinkled liberally with interruptions so that each can finish the 1960s, George P. Leshanski and Donald O’Sullivan were other’s sentence and share an anecdote, often about their time I not terribly fond of each other. together at Scranton and how it has influenced their approach “I was one of the principal people in the Students for JFK,” to their careers and lives. Leshanski recalls, “and Donald was one of the principal students “Over the years people have commented on the degree of for Richard Nixon.” difficulty of the cases we take,” Leshanski says. “The reason I Both cite the University’s camaraderie as a defining mark of think we’re able to handle difficult cases is we have the Jesuit their time on campus – just not with each other. And so, after mindset. When people ask what my specialty is, I say I was graduating in 1963, the two went their separate ways. trained four years by the Jesuits, did four years of O’Sullivan attended law school at Washington & Lee University, counterintelligence in the United States Army, and then I went but with no intention of practicing. He launched a career in to law school. I have an investigative mind.” public relations and later opened his own restaurant. Leshanski “The curriculum was difficult,” adds O’Sullivan. “You had to earned his law degree at New York University, fulfilled his take 24 hours of philosophy and four years of theology, no ROTC commitment with a tour in Vietnam, then returned matter what your major was. That helped us to think logically, home, passed the bar and went into practice in New York. and as a lawyer I can’t tell you the importance of expressing A chance meeting in court in the mid-1970s brought the two ideas in a way that’s understandable. And there was a sense of together briefly; O’Sullivan was there for a personal matter while ethics I believe we’ve carried throughout our lives.” Leshanski was representing a client who, coincidentally, worked Leshanski has assisted the University’s ROTC program and its at O’Sullivan’s PR firm. It was nearly another decade before they chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit honor society, and he would encounter each other again, once again randomly, this considers himself “an unofficial recruiter for the University,” time while walking from opposite ends of a Manhattan street. saying, “Anybody who’s considering a Jesuit education or an A deeper conversation ensued, and O’Sullivan, who had been education in the liberal arts, if I hear they’re considering Scranton, feeling unfulfilled in his professional life, threw himself into I’m all over them.” His partner has been back to campus often passing the bar. He went on to join Leshanski’s practice, and, and has contributed financially over the years, most visibly by more than 20 years later, their partnership is a thriving one. helping to fund the Rev. J.J. Quinn, S.J., Scholarship and O’Sullivan practices family law, while Leshanski shifts his Memorial Lecture, which honors the late, longtime professor of focus among corporate counsel, civil litigation and real estate English, who O’Sullivan says “changed my life.” and intellectual property law. Political differences aside, the two “I always talk up Scranton anytime I can,” says Leshanski. “It was clearly respect and like each other. A conversation with them is a wonderful experience, and I think about it virtually every day.”

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F. Dennis Dawgert, M.D., ’68 A Volunteer Extraordinaire Alumnus Keeps Friendships Strong Through a Lifetime of Service to Scranton

Dennis Dawgert, M.D., ’68 “It was probably the best move I ever made,” he says. subscribes to the quote The two practiced together for 30 years, until Dr. Zukoski’s F. inscribed in the foyer of The recent retirement. Dr. Dawgert has two more partners who are University of Scranton’s Brennan Hall. Scranton graduates, Timothy D. Welby, M.D., ’87, and Mark J. “Of those to whom much is given, Sigman, M.D., ’94. much is expected,” states the verse from He gives much credit to Scranton for shaping both his per- Luke 12:48, and it’s one of the philoso- sonal beliefs and his career path. During his senior year, he was phies that has shaped Dr. Dawgert’s life. inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit honor society At Scranton, he received an excel- for juniors and seniors who have distinguished themselves in lent education, lasting relationships and scholarship, loyalty and service. He’s still active in the honor soci- guidance toward his faith as well as his F. Dennis Dawgert, M.D., ety, having served as the vice president in 2005-06 for the Alpha career as a pediatrician. ’68 says it’s “vital that Sigma Nu Alumni Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania. And true to the quote, he’s recip- you give back, because He credits Biology Professor and Department Chair Leonard we’ve been given a lot.” rocated by chairing the 25th and 35th N. Wolf, L.L.D., for helping him and others get into medical reunions of his class and serving on the school. committee for Reunion 2008; volunteering for the Annual Fund “I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to Dr. Wolf, as well as for decades, serving as its chair in 1990; participating on the Medi- my biology professors, Dr. Joseph Evans, Fr. Paul Biening and Dr. cal Alumni Council and the national Alumni Society Board of John Callahan. I was well prepared for medical school in terms Governors (to which he was elected in 1983); and participating in of a scientific background,” he says. “The philosophy and ethics service projects. courses I had have served me very well throughout my lifetime.” “I think there’s something ingrained in me by my exposure to Dr. Dawgert also cites the late Edward J. Gannon, S.J., as a Jesuits, to serve the community,” says Dr. Dawgert, who maintains major influence. a thriving practice in Dickson City. “It’s vital that you give back, “We used to have annual retreats at Wernersville, the former because we’ve been given a lot. I really feel very strongly about that.” Jesuit novitiate,” he explains. “When I came back to Scranton in In the mid 1960s, Scranton was primarily a “commuter 1977, the first person I heard from was Fr. Gannon, who wel- school.” Most students were local residents and lived off campus. comed me. I became reacquainted with Wernersville and have Unlike many of his classmates, Dr. Dawgert was not a Scranton gone back there just about every year. It’s been helpful in form- native, but hails from Elysburg. He wanted to attend a Jesuit ing my spiritual life, and helping me stay grounded and centered institution because of the reputation for scholastic excellence, in a Christian lifestyle.” and considered Scranton because his uncle, Rev. Paul Burak, was He then became involved with Rev. George J. Schemel, S.J., ’52 an alumnus. meeting very early each Wednesday morning for an Annotation As an undergraduate, Dr. Dawgert met his future wife, 19 Ignatian Retreat. Fr. Schemel also provided Dr. Dawgert and Grace, who was enrolled at Marywood University. After he Dr. Zukoski with a workable business model that proved helpful completed medical school and a residency at St. Louis University in their practice. Consequently, when the Schemel Forum began Medical Center, Dr. Dawgert and his wife returned to Pennsylvania offering cultural enrichment courses to the public in 2005-06, while he worked for the National Health Service Corps, he and his wife became active participants. an organization of physicians who provide primary health care He plans to keep his Scranton friendships strong for years for underserved children and adults. to come. Dr. Dawgert and his wife settled in Clarks Summit and had “Thanks to the University, I’ve had the good fortune of four daughters, Amy, Catherine, Maura and Sarah. He set up a meeting some really wonderful young men who became lifelong pediatric practice with classmate Thomas E. Zukoski, M.D. ’68, friends. The people, camaraderie and friendships I developed are a partnership that he describes as a “wonderful experience.” among my fonder memories of my time there.”

W i n t e r 2007-2008 1 7 John Harris ’73 (center), president of the Scranton Club of South Central Pennsylvania, is joined by Joseph Gary Malloy ‘68 (left) and Jim Walsh ’69 (right) at a Club event in Harrisburg this fall. 73

John Harris ’73 A Labor of Love Scranton Connection is a Common Denominator of Alumni Club President’s Varied Career

s a political science major at Scranton amidst the restaurant and entertainment sides encouraged him to return to turbulence of the Vietnam War era, John Harris ’73 the state capital to open and book acts for a nightclub. That, in A had plenty of opportunities to debate some of the turn, led to a gig promoting shows in Harrisburg, welcoming the country’s most defining social and political issues. And the self- likes of Bob Dylan, the Grateful Dead, Metallica and Bon Jovi. professed “rabble-rouser” took full advantage. “It was work,” he says, “but when you look back on it, geez, “We were discussing all that stuff. The Jesuits wanted us to,” I met Jerry Garcia and Bono and the Edge. Not too many he says. “You were motivated by professors and Jesuits to think, people get that opportunity and get paid while they’re doing it.” and it was cool. It was a great time.” Consolidating his myriad of experiences and wealth of Thus encouraged to form his own views and find his own voice, contacts in the music industry, Harris went on to launch Harris left the University and embarked upon a fascinating and a consulting business specializing in the business side of varied career marked by new challenges and new fields; through it entertainment, sports and hospitality. As if dealing with his all he has welcomed the personal tests of new directions and numerous clients doesn’t keep him busy enough, he runs two steadfastly refused to compromise his values. The annual music conferences, manages several acts, and does public independent thinker fostered by the Jesuits has done speaking. Harris, a four-year soccer player at Scranton, also things his way. continues to play in a league, helps to manage an amateur club, The notion of striking out on his own path and is on the board of a professional team in Harrisburg. began early. Intending on a career in politics, Harris “I’ve always been multitasking,” he says. “I don’t think I landed a post with the Pennsylvania Democratic could be satisfied doing one thing.” Committee, but soon soured on what he calls “the Perhaps the single constant in Harris’s varied multitasking dog-eat-dog daily.” He had connected with a efforts since 1973 has been his connection to the University. Governor Schapp administration press adviser who From his participation in student government during his days went on to take a leadership role in a public on campus to the presidency of the Scranton Club of South relations and advertising firm, and so when public service turned Central Pennsylvania to his attendance at leadership seminars on out to be something other than what he was looking for, Harris campus, he has managed to nurture his relationship with sought out his former colleague and switched careers. Scranton even while keeping a healthy amount of balls in the air. His next challenge would come a few years later, when a friend “It’s another labor of love,” he says. “The University was a working at the Valley Forge Sheraton called to see if he’d be big part of my life, and it’s got a great story up there. When I go interested in hotel management. Harris jumped at the chance to back I’m continually amazed at how it’s grown and changed.” learn something new – in this case, how to succeed in the You could say the same about John Harris. hospitality industry – and his experience with the hotel’s

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Helen Stout Gavin ’78 A Journey that is Still Unfolding After 25 years, Alumna Keeps Coming Back and Giving Back to Scranton

very day, Helen Stout Gavin ’78 lives the Jesuit ideal of service to others. E The busy mother of three works as a full-time teaching assistant in special education at a Long Island high school, volun- teers in her local parish, is a member of Molloy College’s English Language Arts Education Advisory Board and attends Molloy College part-time in pursuit of a master’s degree in education. “It’s a way to give back and to say ‘thank you’ for the gifts and foundation for life that I received while I was there,” says Gavin. “Scranton is such an integral part of me that it is natural for me to stay part of it as years go by.” A Bucks County native who resides in Massapequa, N.Y., with her husband, Christopher ’77, and their children, Caragh, From left: Ronald Collins, Esq., ‘77; Christopher Gavin ‘77, Helen Sean and Thomas, Gavin knows she “can’t do everything” she’d Stout Gavin ’78, Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenney, S.J., administrator of the like to do to help others. But, she says, “I do feel we should all Jesuit community at Scranton; Linda D’Andrea Barrasse, M.D., ‘77; try to do what we can.” She knows many other Scranton alumni and Peter Cirrinicione ‘77, share some memories at Reunion 2007. who volunteer in their parishes and communities. “When I look at some of the incredible things my friends from Scranton have done, it is just amazing. Scranton graduates seem to do quite well. We all share the common thread of our She especially enjoys providing religious instruction to a four years together,” she said. young boy with cerebral palsy in her parish. It’s that bond that keeps Gavin coming back to visit her alma “This year, it is my privilege to prepare him to receive First mater and taking an active role in alumni club activities. Holy Communion. It’s my hope to help him realize his dream of “Most of the alumni share a special regard for God, for becoming an altar server. In the future, I hope to be able to help friends and for family,” she states. “This is why I want to give my parish to find new ways to accommodate and include parish- back to others in thanksgiving for all I have been given. I believe ioners with special needs.” that the University is a wonderful learning community centered For all her teaching experience, however, Gavin modestly in Jesus that teaches us how to appreciate and accept others as admits she is always learning herself. “I think my own children we develop as individuals. It helped to open my heart and mind, and my students teach me more about God and about life than and I am a better person because of my experience there.” I could possibly teach them,” she says. “At Scranton I learned After earning a bachelor’s degree in human services from not only to think, but to think for myself. I guess that is what Scranton, Gavin married and moved to Long Island, pursuing a education is all about. It was the beginning of a journey that is career in the cosmetics industry. She left to become a full-time still unfolding. homemaker after the birth of her first child, and began volun- “I’m still benefiting from things I learned at Scranton. Because teering in her parish, teaching religious education and working of my well-rounded background from the Jesuits, I am able to as coordinator of the Junior Rosary Society. When her youngest offer extra help in many subject areas to students. The University child entered kindergarten, she began teaching at a local Catho- offered a great atmosphere for personal growth. I am very proud lic elementary school and found it so fulfilling that she decided to say that I graduated from The University of Scranton.” to pursue teaching as a career.

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Elizabeth Altemus Murphy ’83 An Enriching Experience Datatel V.P. Complements her Professional Progress with an Increasing Commitment to Service

t would be a mistake to see Elizabeth A. Murphy’s steady Washington Chapter, contributes to the Visiting Nurse climb up the corporate ladder as a snub of the mission- Association of Eastern Pennsylvania, and has joined her husband, I oriented values she picked up during her years at Scranton. Justin ’76, in growing their involvement with The University of Sure, her business card reads Vice President of Professional Scranton “from the perspective of both the time we’re giving and Services. Yes, she has 250 people reporting to her, all in the the financial commitment we’re making.” service of 750 clients. And, okay, last year she was named to her “One of the things you learn as part of your Jesuit education company’s board of directors. is the responsibility that you have to balance your life so that Just don’t think Liz Murphy exalts the bottom line above all you’re making a contribution professionally, you’re making a else. For one thing, Murphy’s company, Datatel Inc., is in contribution to your community and you’re growing personally education, providing business services to colleges and universities in the talents you’ve been given,” Murphy says. “I think the across the country. For another, she emphasizes the importance shaping of that is really drawn out of the underlying philosophy of giving back regardless of one’s profession or industry. that to have a very rich life, you have to give to enrich your life. “Perhaps it’s my Jesuit training, but I’ve always believed that The Jesuits are really powerful in modeling that.” whatever I do, I want to focus on tying it back to something Murphy’s immersion into the Scranton experience began early. that’s making a difference,” she says. “Even though I work in the Freshman orientation fostered an immediate sense of belonging by private sector, our company is focused on helping to change the providing her a safe environment in which to explore her world through education.” independence. And when she had to be hospitalized during her first After graduating with degrees in week as a student, she found a surprisingly large number of people communication and philosophy in – students, faculty and staff – extending their hands in assistance. 1983, Murphy immediately went to “The whole community was so supportive,” Murphy recalls. work for the University as a fundraiser. “I had known these people but four days, and you would think From there, it was on to Washington, I was family. You had community, you got a great education, D.C., and positions with the Council you had the whole power that is the Jesuits.” for Advancement and Support of Murphy, who received the alumni award for service and Education and the Northern Virginia loyalty as a senior, remains an active alumna, donating to the Community College Educational University’s fundraising efforts and serving on her class Foundation, where she served as committee for her 25th reunion in June 2008. executive director. One of the foundation’s board members was “What keeps me connected is how much I got from the then Datatel’s CEO, who successfully wooed Murphy to experience,” she says. “I believe that unless you invest in it, it’s corporate America in 1989. not going to be there for someone else. The University Noting the importance of “leveraging your talents in your experience is obviously what you make it, but it can be a very workplace and your community,” Murphy has complemented rich experience personally and academically.” her progress at Datatel with an increasing commitment to service. It’s an experience that continues to enrich Liz Murphy, even She is on the board of the Lupus Foundation of America’s Greater as she climbs that ladder.

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Anthony Yanni, M.D. ’88 A Healthy Connection Medical Alumni Council Proves Rewarding for Physician – and Students

or Anthony Yanni, the This fall, Dr. Yanni joined MAC is not a computer, Sanofi Pasteur as director of clinical F an apple or even a development, where he is working on supersized hamburger. It’s a way of a meningitis vaccine. While he will staying connected to his alma mater. miss the direct patient interaction of Dr. Yanni was in the throes of a private practice, he says the job is establishing an internal medicine well within the realm of his medical practice with two other Scranton training. alumni when yet another alum “I’ll be developing treatments that contacted him about forming a will affect larger groups of people Medical Alumni Council at The University President Emeritus Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J., instead of treating patients one person University of Scranton. The call (center) joins Anthony Yanni, M.D., ’88 and his at a time,” he says. from Gerald Tracy, M.D., ’63 to wife, Karen Fagin Yanni ’88 at an annual Labor Day Whether working directly with create a network of doctors who gathering of 1988 alumni, held at the Yanni’s home patients or in a research environment, could mentor pre-med students in Scranton. Dr. Yanni is pursuing a lifelong dream. and graduates of Scranton was met with enthusiasm by Dr. Yanni. “Ever since I can remember, I’ve had a significant interest in “What we talked about was taking some successful alumni, the sciences,” he says. getting them reconnected to the University and then, through that, When it came time to study medicine, Scranton was the providing a resource for pre-med students pursuing their career logical choice. “Right in our own back yard is one of the best choices,” Dr. Yanni recalls of his conversation with Dr. Tracy. places in the country to prepare you for a career in medicine.” The connection to his alma mater had considerable appeal to True to its mission, it was at Scranton where Dr. Yanni Dr. Yanni, particularly as he reflected on his own years at Scranton. learned the importance of the Jesuit maxim of cura personalis “I like the satisfaction that comes from helping students,” he says. – care for the whole person. One of the people who influenced Students face many choices and challenges. Through the him most at Scranton was not even one of his own professors. Medical Alumni Council, we can “connect them with someone Dr. Matthew Farrell, a professor in the Graduate School who who cares,” adds Dr. Yanni. “It’s a resource I would love to have knew some members of Dr. Yanni’s family, “took me under his had when I was a student.” wing and showed me how to better prepare myself for the hard Members of the Medical Alumni Council help students in their work of medical school.” application to medical and dental schools, sponsor continuing Like about 1,760 alumni couples, it was during his years at education programs for their colleagues and engage in community the University that Dr. Yanni met the woman he married: Karen service projects, including some medical missions to Haiti. Fagin ’88. “Long-term, what we are doing is creating a connection for “The University creates an environment – it really does,” says students,” says Dr. Yanni. “It’s a connection that lasts,” he says, noting Dr. Yanni. “I’ve graduated from a lot of places, from high school how things come “full circle” when Scranton students later return to to medical school. But the one place that I feel most connected their alma mater as members of the Medical Alumni Council. with is The University of Scranton. The older students set an While medicine is a career of the sciences, it is also a career of example for us.” treating people, as Dr. Yanni knows from his 12 years of private It’s an example he continues to set for others through his practice specializing in internal medicine. service to the Medical Alumni Council. “In a city like Scranton, you don’t just treat patients in a “You learn at Scranton that service is something that’s not clinical environment, but also in the process of getting to know only good to do, but is expected of you, and it’s something you them in their community environment,” he says. take with you, wherever you go,” he says.

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Dominique Ponzio Bernardo ’93 The Architect of Change In her Career and in Volunteer Work, Alumna Seeks to Effect “Some Sort of Change”

he parking sticker said it all. traveling the road from Boston to Scranton, where she stayed in Dominique Ponzio Ber- close contact with Patricia Vaccaro, Director of the Community T nardo was walking down Outreach Office, and Fr. Brendan Lally, S.J., ’70, then Rector of the street near her office in North the Jesuit Community at Scranton. At the encouragement of Fr. Philadelphia when she noticed a car Lally, Dominique participated in Scranton’s international service bearing a University of Scranton program in the summer of 1996, and was co-director of the ser- parking sticker. “I had to laugh,” she vice trip to Mexico in the summer of 1997. says. As Dominique and a former It was during the trip to Mexico that Dominique realized, “This is roommate often joke, the parking a population I really enjoy working with.” After earning her master’s sticker was a vivid reminder that “all degrees from BC, she completed an internship with the Latino popu- roads lead to Scranton.” lation in Boston, then volunteered abroad for a year in Costa Rica, That adage has held true for Ber- putting put her social work skills to work by helping young girls. nardo in the almost 15 years since Dominique Ponzio Thousands of miles away from Scranton, she was vividly she graduated from the University. Bernardo stands in front reconnected to her alma mater. of a mural entitled, “The Upon arriving at Scranton, she “I was living in a religious community of the Salesian congre- Doors of Destiny are in was “looking to find community” in gation, which I knew was founded by St. John Bosco, the same Your Hands,” created by different ways than she had in high youth in a delinquency religious order of priests who were involved with my interna- school – “a sense of doing things,” prevention program tional service trip to Mexico,” she recalls. “So it really does come as she describes. She found plenty offered by Congreso de full circle.” to do in her service with Collegiate Latinos Unidos. After spending a full year in Costa Rica, she joined Congreso Volunteers and Student Government de Latinos Unidos, one of the top 15 Latino nonprofits in the fundraising, and as an orientation aid, a Resident Assistant and nation, in 2001. She began working as a high school youth a participant in retreat programs. program coordinator before moving into agency administration. After earning her bachelor of science degree at Scranton, Today, she is vice president for quality assurance, a position that Bernardo was intent on returning to the Philadelphia area, where allows her to combine her degrees in social work and business she grew up. Not long after landing a job with the accounting administration. Most importantly, she says, the job allows her to firm of Coopers & Lybrand, she began to wonder if this type of stay connected to mission-driven programs. work was right for her. She began working with, and then request- “It’s about effecting some sort of change,” she says, referenc- ing, nonprofit clients, and, through that, found her calling. ing the Jesuit ideals she learned at Scranton. “I realized that I didn’t need to change every nonprofit. Bernardo has been an architect of change in Scranton’s I could change just one,” she says. Alumni Society, helping to develop the “Four Corners” model She decided to return to college to pursue and ultimately for Alumni Clubs. “It articulates a second purpose of why we earn master of social work and master of business administration come together,” she says of the social, spiritual, networking and degrees from Boston College. The decision to attend another community “corners” of alumni events. Jesuit university for her graduate studies was anything but acci- Involvement in alumni events is “not about asking people to dental. “It was intentional,” says Bernardo. Her continued studies make this crazy commitment of time,” she notes. Rather, she at a Jesuit university, coupled with a position as a Residence Assis- says, it’s about finding what interests you and staying connected tant “allowed me to articulate better what I learned at Scranton.” through that. In doing that, you’re likely to find yourself on a During her years at BC, Bernardo found herself frequently road that leads to Scranton.

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Alicia Guarnuccio Crighton ’98 The Right Balance Goldman Sachs Exec Maintains Close ties to Scranton a Half a World Away

es, Alicia Guarnuccio Crighton “We work with exchange members, ’98 admits, there were times market members and proprietary Y during her years as a finance trading firms,” she explains. “They major at Scranton when she found outsource their back office processing to aspects of the rigorous business us. My new role is a combination of education she received “annoying.” many things – research, product Reading a 10-page article and summing development and sales.” it up in a 15-second presentation in front “The overall Jesuit experience – the of her Business Leadership class, when, work ethic, the discipline, the support after all, would she need that skill? structure,” was great preparation for Well, today, as it turned out. As a vice future endeavors. “The teachers, faculty president with Goldman Sachs’s Hong and staff are there for you, but you have Kong office, Crighton must be able to to stand on your own two feet. It’s the think quickly on her feet, to summarize right balance.” six months of performance, for example, The chair of her class’s five-year during the short course of an elevator reunion, Crighton still keeps up with ride with one of the firm’s partners. campus news half a world away, and “It was really good preparation,” she every time there’s an announcement says of her Scranton training. “Things about a new capital project or a new like that become invaluable over time.” award for the University, her heart Goldman recruited Crighton right Just 10 years after graduating from the University, swells just a little bit larger. out of college, placing her in its Alicia Guarnuccio Crighton has risen to the “When you have such fond controller’s group and sending her to executive level at Goldman Sachs. But she says memories, you don’t want to let it go,” London for a year. Seeking a more she would “go back to Scranton in a heartbeat.” she says. “When it was such a significant client-facing role at the company, she and good part of your life, you want to returned to New York and changed retain a part of that and make sure other groups, spending time in product development, client service people know that and are aware of what the University can do. and sales. Last year, Goldman tapped her to get its clearing I’m proud to have graduated from there. It was such a positive business unit up and running in Hong Kong, to complement part of my life in every way, from academics to social values.” the presence it already had developed in that area in the United “I’d go back to Scranton in a heartbeat,” she says. “I’d give all States and Europe. Crighton arrived in February and this up and go right back. The friends you make, the lifestyle immediately put her education and experience to good use. you have there, it’s magical.”

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Stephanie Tessing ’03 True to the Task Medical Student Says Her Scranton Education Keeps Her Focused on Service

tephanie Tessing ’03 is fully aware of Tessing recalls her University experience how trite she sounds when answering as a comprehensive one, with such varied S the question of what got her memories as stimulating classes, SEARCH interested in medicine. retreats, service and volunteer opportunities, “I always knew that I wanted to help and the friendships she made all occupying a people,” she says, laughing. “It’s such a cliché.” place in her heart. At the same time, Tessing adds, “My whole time at Scranton was “I was never one of those people who wanted incredibly special,” she notes. “It’s a whole to be a doctor ever since they were little. I package deal. There are academic experiences had thought about medical school because of that stand out, spiritual experiences, social my interest in science. I like working with experiences -- all of it.” people, and I like the idea of doctors teaching For a week during both her junior and things to people.” senior years, Tessing joined Medical Alumni It wasn’t until her sophomore year at Council members on a trip to Haiti, where Scranton, during a service trip to a Navajo A service trip to a Navajo they staffed a badly underresourced clinic in reservation, when she “came full-face with reservation during her sophomore Port-au-Prince. She found the experience – health-care disparities for the first time,” that year at Scranton ignited Stephanie watching and assisting physicians practice her moderate interest in medicine turned into Tessing’s moderate interest in medicine in such an impoverished setting – a passion. Four years after graduating from the medicine into a passion. to be profoundly moving and humbling, and, University, she is in her final year at Temple because of it, she developed an interest in University School of Medicine, with a master international health. In her first two years at of public health degree under her white coat and several Temple, she was involved with the School of Medicine’s applications to pediatric residency programs in the pipeline. International Health Program, and she is planning a month-long “I just like working with kids,” she says. “I love the trip to Ecuador in late 2007 to brush up on her Spanish and atmosphere of a children’s hospital. There’s a lot of camaraderie serve patients there. among parents, physicians and nurses. It’s a lot of fun.” “All of that was a direct result of my Haitian experience,” North Philadelphia isn’t terribly far from Northeastern Tessing says. “I want to continue that focus throughout my Pennsylvania geographically, but culturally the differences are practice.” considerable. Tessing credits her Scranton education with Tessing sees her time at the University as a touchstone, a helping her to bridge that divide, both as an MPH candidate grounding influence. It reminders her that, in the midst of teaching health and nutrition to large classes of undergraduates paperwork, managed care and all of the other headaches that can and, later, dealing with patients from a wide array of come with practicing, ultimately, medicine is about people. It is backgrounds. about helping them stay healthy and returning them to good “Being at Temple, I see a very diverse patient population, and health should they fall ill, regardless of where they live or what I think Scranton teaches you how to relate to people,” Tessing their station is in life. says. “It’s incredibly important. If you can’t find a common “My Scranton experience has helped keep me focused on bond with a patient or their parents, you’re not going to be able service,” she says. “It’s easy to become jaded, but the Jesuit to communicate effectively with them and treat them.” background has kept me true to what got me into medicine in the first place.”

2 4 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l your Reunion Reconnect Return Remember

Save The Date: JUNE 6-8, 2008

Alumni whose class years end in “3” and “8”: Thanks to the alumni who have Make plans now to join your classmates back on campus this June. already volunteered to serve as a member of their class committees. Have a group of friends you want to see at Reunion? Find them in the Online Alumni Community Class Committees Class of 1958 Class of 1988 at http://matrix.scranton.edu/alumnicommunity, then call Lou Auriemma Ann Marie Collins and encourage them to attend. James Bonin Susan Monahan Cusat Donald Booth Christine Tamashasky Martin Kushmerick, M.D., Griffin For a tentative schedule of events, hotel information Ph.D. John Lepore, M.D. Robert MacGregor Kelly McDonnell and more visit www.scranton.edu/reunion. Registration for Patrick McCabe Mulroy Reunion events and on campus accommodations will be Thomas J. O’Donnell Richard O’Brien John Rossi Richard Ritts available this spring. Joseph Severini Mary McDevitt Robert J. Sylvester Tracchio Rev. Myron Zuder Class of 1993 Class of 1963 Dominique Ponzio Bernardo For me, Reunion is an George Duhigg Kathleen Phillips Breheny opportunity to return to Lawrence Durkin, Esq. Tina Duhigg Scranton if only for a am excited to see everyone John Kameen Class of 1998 I Joseph Scagliotti Megan Early Brady short time, to catch up in my class and to return to Paul Suche Anthony DePhillips with friends and relive Scranton. The University Class of 1968 Michele Giancatarino James Fogarty Gilfillan the memories we made provided so many wonderful Ronald Jones Rebecca Monti together 20 years ago. experiences and opportunities Edward Leahy, Esq. Monica Burke Shelly Alan Mazzei Heather Vallent for me. I am excited to do Class of 1973 Class of 2003 Kelly McDonald what I can to ensure that future Ralph DiRuggiero Saverio Amendola Mulroy ’88 John Harris Tiffany Crispell students are as blessed as I was. Eugene Killiany Robert Davis John Mohler Lauren McMullen Doran Anthony Vigliotta ‘03 Steve O’Rourke Tera Ravina Class of 1978 Ann Scarp Thielke Helen Stout Gavin Anthony Vigliotta Class of 1983 Stephen Charnitski, D.M.D. Patrick Davies Class committees work to help reunite classmates and friends. Noradeen Morrison Farlekas Find out more about how you can help make your Reunion a James Harrington, Esq. Laureen Bushta Kelly success by calling the Alumni Relations Office at 1-800-SCRANTON Andrew M. Kusnirik, III, Esq. Valerie Schultheiss Kuramoto or via e-mail at [email protected] Leo Marzen Elizabeth Altemus Murphy Joan Cocklin Turnbull RoyalsAthletics

No Ordinary Joe He was an extraordinary coach with an father to his sons, ordinary first name. Matt, a senior at And yet what stood out most about The Pennsylvania Joe Bochicchio wasn’t his incredible State University, record or his numerous personal accom- and Jeff, currently a plishments, but, rather, his humility, sophomore forward compassion and dignity. His death on on the men’s soccer July 24 at the age of 61 after a brief illness team at Scranton. Bill Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com saddened The University of Scranton Next, he was an community and beyond. educator, which he Bochicchio arrived on campus as a part- developed during time coach in 1984, just one year after the his 30-year tenure program was founded, and quietly went as a certified health Joe Bochicchio about his business building the program and physical edu- into a national powerhouse. He won 298 cation teacher in the Scranton School matches, including 15 Middle Atlantic/ District. There, he continued his love of Freedom Conference titles and 11 NCAA athletics by coaching baseball, football Division III tournament berths, where and wrestling on the junior high and high three of the teams – 1987, 2001, 2003 school level. Even after his retirement – advanced to the quarterfinals. from teaching in 1998, he remained a Bochicchio is currently fifth in victories staunch supporter of education by serving in NCAA Division III women’s soccer on the North Pocono School Board. history. Deep down inside, Joe was a humani- Records, however, meant little to him. tarian. He made everyone feel impor- He was more concerned that his players tant, was able to laugh at himself, and develop a love and understanding of the impacted the people around him in his Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com game and that they graduate and move on quiet, unassuming ways. In his first season as head coach of the to become even better people. This Joe was anything but ordinary. men’s lacrosse program, Kevin Dugan First and foremost, he was a loving This Joe was something special. led the Royals to its first Middle Atlantic husband to his wife, Sandy, and a loving Conference tournament appearance since Joe Bochicchio and former 2003. His hard work and dedication have women’s soccer all-American resulted in the one of the largest recruiting Monica (Davidson) Nicholas class to enter the program this fall. ’91 were inducted into the University’s Wall of Fame in February 2003. He was the Brooke Hinkley has returned to the volley- first one to credit his players ball team this fall after recuperating from a for the enormous success he broken back suffered enjoyed as a head coach. in an automobile He coached seven all-Ameri- accident last October. cans, and eight of his former The senior from Hall- players are now members of stead has been an the Wall of Fame. inspirational leader, both on and off the court, for the Royals of Head Coach Jud

Bill Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com Holdredge.

2 6 t H E s c r a n t o n J o u r n a l Jim Jim O’Connor of njsportpics.com Jackie Messantonio ’07 was named all-regional for the fourth straight year by the Intercollegiate Women’s

Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) in May. She was . Cavrich of the Altoona Mirror one of 211 student-athletes selected from seven regions D J. Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com nationwide. Messantonio finished her career second all- John Mercuri ’07 (left) and Taryn Mellody ’07 (right) were awarded time in Scranton history with 217 goals. prestigious NCAA postgraduate scholarships during the recently com- pleted academic year. Mercuri, a three-time Academic All-American selection during his standout career as a member of the men’s cross- country team, is currently attending the New York University School of Medicine. Mellody, a three-time All-American in women’s basketball and member of two NCAA Final Four teams, is pursuing her master’s degree in physical therapy at The University of Scranton.

Toby Lovecchio’ 85, director of athletics, served as interim women’s soccer coach for the 2007 season. He played soccer for the Royals of then Head Coach and current Associate Director of Athletics Steve Klingman from 1982 through 1984. A two-time all-Mid- dle Atlantic Conference selection, he was a key defender on Scranton’s NCAA semi- final teams in 1982 and 1983. Prior to his appointment as director of athletics, he served as head women’s soccer coach at

Tim Logan, a senior forward on the men’s soccer team, Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com Bucknell University for seven seasons. This scored the match-winning goal in the Royals’ 2-1 victory past fall, he led the Royals to a Landmark in overtime against the United States Merchant Marine Conference championship. Bill Johnson for billjohnsonphotos.com Academy in Kings Point, New York, on Saturday, Septem- ber 15, in the first-ever intercollegiate contest between two league opponents in Landmark Conference history.

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Michael McDermott ’71 Alumni Society Announces Added Benefits to Lead Alumni Society The Alumni Society has introduced three new membership Michael J. McDermott ’71 will be benefits. sm installed for a two-year term as the 25th Coldwell Banker’s Preferred Moves program has assembled president of The University of Scranton nationally-recognized partners to help manage your move or Alumni Society on Saturday, January 26, relocation by offering bundled services of real estate, mortgage 2008, prior to the quarterly meeting of lending, professional and self-moving services, and home services. the Alumni Board of Governors on cam- The longtime affinity credit card program offered through pus. He succeeds Timothy P. O’Brien ’74, Bank of America has now introduced personal checking with the Clarks Summit. McDermott is a member Michael J. University’s wordmark, as well a check card with a customized of the Scranton Club of Washington, McDermott ’71 “Scranton” image. D.C., and has served two terms as Trea- Finally, the Alumni Society has introduced a safety net of surer of the Alumni Society and a term as President-elect. He financial protection needs with first-class benefits extended at has been instrumental in revising the Society’s constitution and economical rates. Programs are offered for long-term care, 10- by-laws, chairing the Nominating Committee and working with year level term life insurance, group catastrophe major medical members of the Alumni Board to forge a strategic plan for the coverage and short-term medical coverage. Society. A native of Jermyn, McDermott is chief financial For information about any of these programs and services, officer of Unitech Corporation He and his wife, Patty, reside visit the Benefits and Services Link under General Information in Oak Hill, Va., and have two children, Leslie and Michael Jr., on the Alumni homepage at www.scranton.edu/alumni. You currently a sophomore at the University. may also call the Alumni Office at 1-800-SCRANTON Dr. Casey to Chair Medical Alumni Council Football Comes Back Paul R. Casey Jr., M.D., ’71 has been named chair-elect of the Medical Alumni Council, an affiliate of The University of Scran- ton Alumni Society. He will succeed Gregory J. Lynch, D.O., ’79, Philadelphia, on January 1, 2008. Dr. Casey, the son of the late Carbondale native, Paul R. Casey, M.D., ’42, received his medical degree from Temple University and is a cardiology and critical care physician with Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia. He and his wife, Kathleen, daughter of Paul F. Toolan ’42, reside in Gwynedd Valley and are the parents of five children. Dr. Casey has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Medical Alumni Council for the past six years. For further information on the Medical Alumni Council, visit www.scranton.edu/mac. In Memory: James C. Doyle ’66 James Carpenter Doyle ’66, Alexandria, Va., longtime mem- ber of the Scranton Club of Washington, The Tomcats returned to campus for their third lifetime D.C., past president of The University of reunion since Scranton football ended in 1960. Chairs of the Scranton Alumni Society, former member Football Reunion Committee gathered prior to the dinner of the University’s Board of Trustees and reception for a photograph with an autographed football from recipient of the Frank O’Hara Award in their first reunion. From left: John G. D’Arcangelo ’56, Las University Service, died on Sept. 15 after Vegas, Nev.; Joe Zack ’56, Norristown; Robert J. Sylvester ’58, a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Clarks Summit, vice-president emeritus who served as master of Mary, and four sons, including Brian ceremonies for the reunion; Ed Adrian ’59, Endwell, N.Y.; John Doyle, M.D. ’91. Memorial contribu- James Carpenter Sabia ’56, Bensalem; and Dr. Joseph Bellucci ’59, Conyngham, tions may be made to the Alumni Society’s football reunion chairman. Filiae Filiique Scholarship. Doyle ’66

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H. John Keimig, North Kingstown, R.I., was named chief executive officer Class Notes of Quality Partners of Rhode Island, a nationally recognized healthcare quality 44 improvement foundation. Stephen J. Budash, Ph.D., Dun- more, celebrated his 99th birthday. 76 Garth Connor, Philadelphia, an 52 environmental scientist and inspection Aloysius Walsh, Greensboro, N.C., team leader in the Office of Envi- completed his second term as a public ronmental Compliance and Environ- member of the North Carolina Medi- mental Justice, has received the U.S. cal Board, which licenses and disci- Environmental Protection Agency’s plines North Carolina physicians. mid-Atlantic region’s Instructor of the Year Award. 63 Kathleen M. O’Brien-O’Donnell, Walter Malhoski, M.D., Carmichael, M.Ed., Middletown, Del., has attained Calif., accepted a position at VA National Board Certification from the Northern California Health Care National Board for Professional Teach- System in Maher as a urologist. ing Standards in Early and Middle Serving our Country Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language 67 Arts. She is a reading specialist with the Lieutenant Colonel Michael Richardson, ’89, First Lieutenant Visit our class page Christina School District. Matthew Gordon ’03 and First Lieutenant Larry Rubal ’05 quite literally take a piece of Scranton wherever they go. Thou- www.scranton.edu/classpages 77 sands of miles from home, they proudly display a Scranton ban- William Kiehl, Mountville, was Col. (Ret.) Daniel Battafarano, ner at the Forward Operating Base Speicher in Iraq, where they D.O., San Antonio, Tex., received awarded the doctor of education are serving our country. degree in Higher Education the Outstanding Faculty Award at Management from the University the 2007 graduation ceremony from of Pennsylvania. the San Antonio Uniformed Ser- vices Health Education Consortium sponsoring all residency programs for 81 83 70 Brooke Army Medical Center and Marie Armenio, Wayne, N.J., has Colette Mazzucelli, Ph.D., Brooklyn, John Donaghy, Ph.D., Ames, Va., will Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center. joined Realogy Corporation as senior N.Y., a Swiss Universities grant recipi- be starting a new ministry in south- vice president of Human Resources. ent, University of Fribourg, is assistant western Honduras with the Catholic David Dougher, Middletown, Md., professor, Department of History and was promoted to vice president of Paula Barrett, Reading, was named as Diocese of Santa Rosa de Copan. one of the winners of the 12th Annual Political Science, Mollloy College, Accounting at Constellation Energy Rockville Centre, N.Y. Colette visited Resources. Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in 71 Business awards. the Salzburg Seminar in June, and James R. Blake, Ocean View, N.J., Mary Ellen O’Neill, Westville, N.J., attended the closing session of the appeared on “Who Wants to be a Mil- Mark Haley, Henderson, Nev., was International Study Program, “Global has been named president-elect of the promoted to vice president of Facili- New Jersey Society of CPAs. lionaire.” Citizenship: America and the World.” ties for the Las Vegas Convention and Later that month, she participated in 79 Visitors Authority. the 2007 Fulbright Kommission Ger- 73 John McGrath, Esq., Haddonfield, man Studies Seminar, “Germany in a Thomas Clarke, Titusville, Fla., Daniel Gibson, Hillsborough, N.J., Changing Europe Transatlantic Ties, has been promoted to officer of the N.J., has joined the firm McKissock is now the chief financial officer at & Hoffman, P.C. Transatlantic Challenges.” In July, the John F. Kennedy Space Center, firm Amper, Politziner & Mattia, Colette was one of 80 participants National Aeronautics and Space Certified Public Accountants and Jay Tucker, Milford, was elected from across Europe attending the Wil- Administration (NASA). Consultants. chairperson of the Middle States ton Park conference “The European P. Timothy Kelly, Clarks Summit, Regional Council of The College Union’s Institutional Future: Prospects 74 has been elected as an associate of the Board. for the Inter-Governmental Confer- Mark Chopko, Esq., Alexandria, Va., American Board of Trial Advocates. ence and Beyond,” at the College of has joined Stradley Ronon Stevens 82 Europe in Natolin, Poland. and Young, LLP as a partner and chair 80 Alice Grippi Kispert, Sicklerville, in the firm’s nonprofit and religious Robert Schatz, New York, N.Y., N.J., has been promoted to the posi- 87 organizations practice group. exhibited his work, “The Lyric Grace tion of field office chief for the U.S. Robert McGovern, Glenside, accepted Department of Defense, Defense R. Mark Erhard, Newtown, has of Gesture,” at the University’s Hope a position at Philly.com as producer. th Security Service. joined St. Mary Medical Center Horn Gallery, September 7 through th Vincent Ryan, Long Island City, N.Y., Foundation as director of Major Gifts October 12 . recently joined The Economist Group and Planned Giving. as senior editor of CFO magazine.

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Lisa Burdziejko Rapko, Wilming- Tracey Wieners Rush, Drexel Hill, ton, Del., recently authored a book accepted a position at Swarthmore titled Still Breathing. College as a learning resources advi- Timothy Skarbek, Scotch Plains, sor. She is also pursuing a doctorate N.J., is currently senior production in Education at the University of planner at the Philips Lighting manu- Pennsylvania. facturing facility in Bath, N.Y. 94 92 Corinne Hover LeCompte, Gretna, Joanna Cunningham, Wellington, La., was promoted to rehab director at Fla., was appointed by Florida Gover- Marrero Healthcare Center. nor Charlie Crist to join the Florida Legislative Committee on Intergov- 95 ernmental Relations. Fred J. Bonacci, D.M.D, Moscow, Marc Gonzalez-Cellier, Clarks Sum- has achieved board certification in mit, has been appointed vice presi- the field of Periodontics and Dental dent, Availability Solutions, at Diver- Implants. sified Information Technologies. Elizabeth Cincola, Newtown, Conn., J. Michael Herring, Summit, N.J., received her MBA with a dual concen- Yankees or Orioles? accepted a position at BayHarbour tration in Marketing and Information This group of Scranton alumni was divided between Yankee Management as CFO/CRO. Systems/Operations Management from Fairfield University. and Orioles fans at the annual summertime pre-game reception at Cara Kelly, Warrenville, Ill., started Camden Yards in Baltimore. Christy Myers ’93 is Club president. her own marketing and research con- Brian Philips, Staten Island, N.Y., is sulting business named Scope MRC. the assistant director of Recuperative Pain Management at the Hospital for Donna Lee Chiapperino, Blauvelt, Special Surgery. 88 90 N.Y., was appointed to the National PIA Insurance Foundation and is Molly Sullivan, Summit, N.J., was Robert Griffin, Greenbrook, N.J., Jeffrey Catalano, Esq., West Rox- promoted to Nursing Director Adult was promoted to head of the corpo- bury, Mass., has been appointed by chair of the National Young Insurance Professionals. Hematology/Oncology/BMTU at rate sales team at The Royal Bank of The Massachusetts Bar Association Robert Wood Johnson University Canada in New York City. President as the chair of the associa- Robert Swanson, Falls Church, Va., Hospital in New Brunswick. Richard Ritts, Dallas, is a financial tion’s Civil Litigation Section. He is has accepted the position as assistant advisor in the Wilkes-Barre office of a partner in the law firm of Todd & weather editor at USA Today. Weld LLP. 96 Merrill Lynch. Amy Cirminello, Bayonne, N.J., was Kathleen Duffy Bruder, Camp Hill, 93 promoted to director of Research, 89 was named a partner at the law firm Giles Davis, Monmouth Junction, Evaluation and Assessment for the Melinda Braithwaite, Watertown, of Rhoads & Sinon LLP. N.J., received a JD from Cardoza Elizabeth Board of Education. School of Law. Mass., is co-founder and director of Christopher Flynn, Centreville, Va., Kevin Gildea, Clarks Summit, Operations at Truman Company. accepted a position with Bendure E. Eric Nelson, Philadelphia, has received an MBA in Finance from Eugene Callaghan, Ridgewood, N.J., Communications, Inc., a Washing- successfully completed firearms and The University of Scranton. ton, D.C.-area public relations firm ballistics training in the Philadelphia and his wife, Tara, are the proud new Jennette Quinones Gildea, Clarks owners of Irish Eyes Imports. specializing in a wide range of com- Police Department’s Firearms Identifi- munications, media relations, brand cation Unit. Summit, received a Masters of Science Marla Eckstein, Pleasantville, N.Y., building, advertising placement and in Special Education from The Uni- is a probation officer with the NYC marketing initiatives. versity of Scranton. Department of Probation and was recently promoted into the Adult William J. Hackett, Laguna Hills, Supervision High Risk Unit. Calif., has joined the firm of Mat- thews International Capital Manage- Joseph Lisella, Mill Valley, Calif., is ment, LLC, as president. director of external relations at Net Scranton Crew Impact. Suzanne Lapore, Edison, N.J., was promoted to QA and Regulatory A Celebration of 20 Years of Rowing Christopher McErlean, West Manager at SPEK CertiPrep. Orange, N.J., joined the Penn National Gaming, Inc., as Vice Presi- Patricia Ryan Fox, Madison, N.J., dent of Racing. He will be responsible was promoted to vice president, for overseeing six racetracks in the Corporate Services at Hartford Life United States plus their off-track and Private Placement. Internet watering operations. Joseph Tone, Randolph, N.J., was pro- LTC. Michael Richardson, Fort moted to managing director at Bergen Bragg, N.C., is serving in Baghdad in Capital, a division of Scott & Stringfel- command of a parachute infantry bat- low located in Hasbrouck Heights. talion of the 82nd Airborne Division. John Ursin, Andover, N.J., has been Jolinda Steinbacher Babcock, Esq., selected as one of the top 40 Lawyers Kernersville, N.C., a partner in the under 40 by the New Jersey Law Journal. firm Robinson & Lawling, LLC, has He is a partner at Daggett, Kraemer, been appointed chair of the Workers’ Eliades, Kovach and Ursin. Compensation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. 91 Saturday, May 3, 2008 Michael Brophy, West Chester, received a JD from Widener Univer- For additional information, visit www.scranton.edu/events sity School of Law.

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Christine Ward-Diaz, Hackensack, Timothy Donahue, Bridgewater, Lauren Orsetti Koch, Ewing, N.J., Philip M. DeMola, D.O., Down- N.J., has received a Presidential Award N.J., is the assistant principal and received her MA in Media Studies ingtown, received his degree from for Excellence in Mathematics and director of Guidance at Scotch Plains- from William Paterson University. She Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Science Teaching, the federal govern- Fanwood High School. is currently director of Creative and Medicine and is currently doing his ment’s highest such honor. April Karas Fletcher, Little Neck, Editorial Services at Precept Medical residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital. N.Y., was promoted to sales marketing Communications. Stephanie Kelleher Franko, D.O., 97 manager at ESPN Audio. Falls, received her degree from Phila- Lori Angerson-Bednash, D.O., Marnie Lawler, Hoboken, N.J., 02 delphia College of Osteopathic Medi- Scranton, received her degree from the has joined Insidedge/GolinHarris as Mark Brennan, Merrick, N.Y., is a cine and is currently doing her resi- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Account Group Supervisor. development associate at Blumenfeld dency at Mercy Suburban Hospital. Medicine and is currently doing her Development Group. Sharon Mullarkey Dersam, Burns- residency at Martin Army Commu- Bradley Breslin, Stewartsville, N.J., nity Medical Center in Georgia. ville, Minn., was promoted to primary occupational therapist in the Neona- received a J.D. from Duquesne Uni- Chris Arnone, Scottsdale, Ga., a tal Level III Intensive Care Unit at versity School of law. He will be join- Scranton Business Assurance manager for University of Minnesota Children’s ing the United States Department of Moore Colson, CPA, recently was pre- Hospital. Justice as a member of the Attorney Socials in the sented the firm’s Peak Award for his General’s Honors Program. significant contributions to the firm. Teresa Pirri-McGrath, Wildwood, N.J., is a pediatric resident at Cooper Frank DiPaolo, Scranton, is the Sunshine State Jennifer Compton Breuer, Pineville, Hospital in Camden. general manager of Scranton-based Hosted by the N.C., was promoted to director of EarthBox. Matthew Stadler, was hired as the Scranton Clubs of Florida Community Relations at McLeod Kara Finan Reheis, Bethlehem, Addictive Disease Center. managing director of the Pittsburgh Technology Council’s life sciences received an MBA from Villanova Y Kariann Ferguson, Dunmore, network. University. received a doctor of medicine degree Thursday, Laura M. Lauer, Pittston, was awarded February 21, 2008 from Jefferson Medical College of 01 the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Thomas Jefferson University. She will Degree from Philadelphia College of 6:00 p.m. complete a residency in internal medi- Lauren Barton, Clifton, N.J. Presidential Reception received an MA in Administration Osteopathic Medicine. She is currently cine at Columbia University Medical doing her residency at Naval Medical Don Cesare Beach Resort Center in New York. and Supervision from Montclair State University. Center, Portsmouth, N.H. St. Pete Beach Don Krey, Plymouth Meeting, Caroline Coffey, Clarks Green, Pamela Quinn Taffera, D.O., Old received an M.S. in Quality Assur- Forge, was awarded a degree from Friday, ance/Regulatory Affairs from Temple received her Ph.D. in Comparative February 22, 2008 Biomedical Sciences (Virology) from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic University School of Pharmacy. Medicine and is doing her residency 12:00 p.m. Cornell University. She is currently a Lunch with Scranton Alumni Kelly Loftus, Augusta, Ga., is com- visiting assistant professor of Biology at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. pleting her fellowship training at the at Saint Joseph’s University. Anthony J. Recupero, D.O., Scranton, Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa Medical College of Georgia in Endo- Fort Myers Keith Fitzgerald, Philadelphia, is a was awarded a degree from Philadelphia crinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. College of Osteopathic Medicine. He technical architect at Avenue A/Razor- Friday, Sheryl Lynn Oleski, D.O., Scranton, fish, one of the largest interactive is doing his residency at Tripler Army has joined Northeastern Rehabilita- Medical Center in Hawaii. February 22, 2008 marketing and technology services 6:00 p.m. tion Associates, where she will special- agencies in the world. Michael Shipley, Fort Mitchell, Ky., ize in Interventional Spine and Sports Presidential Reception Celeste Gregory, Denton, Md., received a MA in School Counseling Medicine. from Xavier University. Naples Beach Hotel returned to the United States after & Golf Club spending 18 months as a Catholic Kristen Semanision, D.O., Oly- 98 Relief Services volunteer in Mada- phant, was awarded her degree from Naples Ryan Caboot, New Cumberland, has gascar. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic joined the national law firm of Eckert, Medicine and is in residency at Pres- Sunday, Seamans, Cherin & Mellot, LLC., as an Michael Marshall, Orange, Calif., February 24, 2008 was promoted to teacher/religion byterian/Columbia University Medical associate in the Insurance Coverage and Center in New York. Presidential Brunch Business Compliance Practice Group. coordinator at St. Cecilia’s School. Turtle Creek Country Club Kate Monaghan, Staten Island, N.Y., Leah Smith Rosenkrans, Olyphant, Thomas Every is MBA program man- has completed the Certified Public Tequesta ager at the University of San Diego. received an MBA in Executive Man- agement from St. John’s University. Accountant Examination. She is cur- Samuel Smith, Natick, Mass., rently an audit specialist with the PA accepted a position at PaperThin, Inc. Kevin Moran, Westhampton, N.J., Department of Public Welfare. as an Applications Support Engineer. became the director of the Romero Center, a retreat and social justice Eric Walsh, Venice, Fla., accepted a education center, in which high 03 position at Great Basin College as a school and college students have the John Baber, D.O., received his reference librarian. opportunity to build bridges of under- degree from the Lake Erie College standing and awareness by living in of Osteopathic Medicine and will be 99 solidarity with those most in need. doing a residency at Mercy Hospital, Philadelphia. Shar Pourreza, CFA, West Orange, Joseph Murphy, Santa Monica, N.J., was promoted to Equity Research Calif., has received his Masters in Peter Costagna, Media, is director associate at Calyon Securities in New Education with a concentration in of Communications at Salesianum York covering the energy sector. Child and Adolescent Development School in Wilmington, Del. from Loyola Marymount University. Rev. Brian Clarke has been ordained 00 Joseph is currently working with at a Roman Catholic priest for the Dio- Leslie Ditta, Cranford, N.J., will be risk youth in South Central Los Ange- cese of Scranton and has been named starting her 8th year of teaching in the les as a junior high English teacher. assistant pastor, St. Thomas Aquinas New Providence School District as a Church, Archbald. 6th grade science teacher.

W i n t e r 2007-2008 3 1 Loyal Royals Gather for Wedding 96 01 Michael Bossio to Tracy Suro Maureen Cassidy to Jeff Winner Thomas Bush to Giselle Sum ’94 Katy Coffey to David Fraser Scranton was well-represented at the summer 2007 wedding of Geoff Keenan to Colleen Murphy Patricia Corieri to Michael Ellis ’97 Christina Harchar to Brian Lafferty Christy Myers ’93 and Allen Bric. Among the “Loyal Royals” who Rachel Laskowski to Todd Zaladonis attended the wedding, were, back row, from left: John Meyer ’98, 97 Kelly Parent to Matthew Huestis Laura Maliszewski Mossa ’93, Adam Minakowski ’00, Maureen John Chrampanis to Chika Yam- auchi Danielle Radano to Raymond Fitzgerald Mulholland ’93, Maura Devlin Slatowski ’93, Skip Terwilliger ’99 Andrej Brchnel to Siobhan Cleary Minakowski ’67 and Kevin Moran ’96. ’02 Amanda Stanco to Timothy Garland Deidre Day, D.O. to Francis Sieck Deidre K. Lynn, Westfield, N.J., was Matt Kelly, Lynbrook, N.Y., will be 02 Colleen Murphy to Geoff Keenan Siobhan Cleary to Andrej Brchnel ’97 awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic studying for his Masters Degree in ’96 Medicine Degree from Philadelphia English Education with the Peace Kara Finan to Michael Reheis ’99 Randolph Rebanal to Zandra Pasigna College of Osteopathic Medicine. Corps Fellows at Teachers College at Philip Schaub to Laura Bassolino Scott Ryan to Allison Smith Catherine Mirra, Nanuet, N.Y., has Columbia University. ’03 accepted a position with The History Stephen Luchko, Swarthmore, is a Laurie Scheetz to Brent Snyder Channel as Manager of Publicity. finalist in CNBC’s “Million Dollar 98 Julie Cohoon to Michael Marra Suzanne Spinelli to Dave Walsh Christopher Panna, Cherry Hill, Challenge.” Susan Haney to Kevin Pevorus N.J., is moving to Paraguay to teach Emma Mills, Chester, N.Y., accepted 03 at the American School of Asuncion. a position at Randolph Township Meredith Radimer to Benjamin Laura Bassolino to Philip Schaub Simpson, Jr. Adam Paul, D.O., Easton, was High School as an English teacher ’02 awarded his degree from Philadelphia after completing her Master’s Degree John Croom III to Lindsay Mayeski College of Osteopathic Medicine. He in Secondary Ed., English, from the 99 ’07 CPT Cristin A. Kiley, M.D. to CPT is doing his residency in Pediatrics University in May. George R. Mount, IV M.D. Tara Loscombe to William James at University of Maryland Medical ’04 Michael Reheis to Kara Finan ’02 Center. 05 Carolyn Otis to Matthew Erik Polan, D.O., Perkiomenville, Jeffrey Gillette, Peckville, has been Michelle Sessa to Jason Dotti Honeyman selected as this year’s recipient of the was awarded his degree from the Raymond Terwilliger to Danielle Ann Scarp to John Thielke Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Richard E. Colarusso, D.O. Memo- Radano ’01 Medicine. rial Scholarship from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 04 Mary Ross Sammon, W. Pittston, 00 Diana Galvin to Stephen Luchko Joy Albright to Luke Henry was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine William James to Tara Loscombe degree from Jefferson Medical Col- Julia Kelleher to John Creighton lege. She has begun her three year Marriages Michael Turlip to Aprile Sweeney residency in pediatrics at The Thomas 05 Nadia Gougeon to Patrick Dunn Jefferson University Hospital and the 93 ’06 du Pont Children’s Hospital. Arthur Durant to Bridget Duffy Sara Pfeiffenberger to Ryan Hudson Marie Nicole Villafuerte, Royal Oak, Christy Myers to Allen Bric Celebrating Another Mich., received a Doctor of Osteo- Dominique Ponzio to Jose Bernardo Alumni Couple 06 pathic Medicine degree from Lake Tracey Wieners to Jack Rush Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Patrick Dunn to Nadia Gougeon She will begin her internship at Henry ’05 Ford Bi County Hospital. 94 Margaret Morey to Andrew Sutton 07 Erin O’Malley to Desmond Stewart Lindsay Mayeski to John Croom ’03 04 Nearly 30 alumni gathered to Meridith Amole, Havertown, Giselle Sum to Thomas Bush ’96 received a Master’s in Gerontological Jodi Weber to Daniel Kaderabek celebrate the marriage of Ann Services from St. Joseph’s University. Scarp ’03 and John Thielke ’03 Births She currently works as a director 95 on April 14 at the Valley Country of sales and marketing for Sunrise Elizabeth Cincola to David Van Sickle 81 Assisted Living of Chestnut Hill. Simeon McAleer to Aileen Passariello Club in Hazleton. The University A daughter, Grace Marie, to Kim- Susan Chrusciel, Caldwell, N.J., Christine McKeaney to Erich Reich has approximately 1,760 berly Palko ’87 and Andrew Grego- accepted a position at Covance as alumni couples, and the count rowicz, Jessup clinical data associate. is growing every year, as Ann and John’s marriage attests.

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E-mail Invites Invitations to many Scranton Club events are now sent by e-mail to nearly half of our total alumni population whose e-mail addresses are on file with the Alumni Office. If you haven’t already @provided the Alumni Office with your e-mail address, please do 83 92 so by registering with the Scranton Online Alumni Community Twin sons, Eric Anthony and Brian A daughter, Emma Sailor, to Kathleen (www.scranton.edu/alumnicommunity). E-mail addresses and other Thomas, to Carmela and Thomas and J. Michael Herring, Summit, information contained in our database fall under the confidentiality Smith, Moscow N.J. policy of the Office of Alumni Relations. A son, Oliver Michael, to Claudia and 87 Jim Jenssen, Pinebrook, N.J. A daughter, Grace Marie, to Andrew A son, Daniel Scott, to Scott and A daughter, Lauren Marie, to Chris Twin daughters, Riley Kathryn and ’81 and Kimberly Palko Gregorowicz, Andrea Miele Killian, Mechanicville, Jessup and Lorian Merkins Ruggeri, Down- Morgan Grace, to Billy and Ann N.Y. ingtown Marie Matuszak Salmon, Oxford, 88 A son, Brendan Francis-Xavier, to A daughter, Anna Mary Frances, to N.J. Eric and Elaine Minnick Brophy, Beth Olszewski ’97 and Thomas A daughter, Molly Eileen to Kevin A son, John Paul, to Steve and Christine Wall, N.J. Clinton Benko, Broomall Shimkus, Dunmore and Jennette Quinones Gildea, A son , Shane Brody, to James and A son, Sean Michael, to Don and Clarks Summit A daughter, Alese Kathryn, to Aprile Tara Quirk Langan, Little Silver, N.J. and Richard Ritts, Dallas Patricia Pooler Egan, Pippersville A son, Liam Timothy, to Tim and Maura A son, Daniel Joseph, to Meredith A daughter, Meaghan Victoria, to Rooney Wheeler, Hartsdale, N.Y. 89 and Bob Swanson, Falls Church, Va. Brian and Vickilyn Quinnan Fealy, A son, Andrew Michael, to Andrew A daughter, Vanessa Kara, to Kathy West Pittston and Danielle Rossi Cusimano, and Theodore Haas, Edison, N.J. 93 Pompton Plains, N.J. A daughter, Callie Elizabeth, to Steve A son, Emmet Patrick, adopted by 95 A daughter, Elizabeth Hope, to and Theresa Cassillo Roberts, Glen A daughter, Sophia, to Dr. Abdulla Anthony and Katie Schmidtke Patrick and Maura Kenehan Quinn, Rock, N.J. Clarks Summit and Bridget Browne Al-Hashimi, Marino, Ho Ho Kus, N.J. A daughter, Julia Rose, to John and Dubai A daughter, Quinlan Amelia, to A son, Declan Robert, to Robert and Dena Cirlincione Dodge, Sparta, Erin McNamara Miller, Valley Forge A daughter, Margaret Caroline, to Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Seagrave N.J. Robert and Mary Ferry Flowers, Doherty, Westfield, N.J. 90 A daughter, Sidney Mikaela, to Jen- Ashburn, Va. A daughter, Sophie Jean, to Taylor nifer and Giles Davis, Monmouth A son, Patrick Hugh, to Phil and Huttner and Jean Sinzdak, Highland A daughter, Katherine Anne, to Paul and Junction, N.J. Kathleen Duffy Bruder, Camp Hill Monica Fischl Degnan, Audobon, Park, N.J. A daughter, Olivia Grace, to William N.J. A daughter, Grace Catherine Ann, to A son, Ryan Christopher, to Karen and Joanne Kuefner O’Brien, New A daughter, Claire Elizabeth, to Maj. and Christopher Sivillo, Seaford, N.Y. Tom and Maura McCormack Dolan, York, N.Y. Denville, N.J. Mark and Beth Ladish Andres, A son, Colin Paul, to Paul and A daughter, Realina Delphine Lapin- Harker Heights, Tex. A son, James Edward, adopted by Gemma Waananen Kenney, Mal- ski, to Dr. Edgar and BrettAyn Lap- A son, James Thomas, to Joe and verne, N.Y. James and Patricia Ryan Fox, Madi- inski Catingub, Vacaville, Calif. son, N.J. Kerry Mahoney Johnson, Westbury, A daughter, Anna Karina, to Karin N.Y. 97 A daughter, Annika Ashley, to Steve and Michael Novrocki, Swoyersville and Patricia Sawyer Boex, Aurora, A son, Charlie Thomas, to John and A son, Noah Michael, to Michael Colo. Twin sons, Braden and Carter, to Marilyn McGovern Weidner, Kings and Shannon Farrell Beckish ’03, Peter and Jennifer Regan Olenik, Park, N.Y. Scranton A daughter, Hannah Grace, to Garden City, N.Y. Thomas and Stacie Sirak Metelski, A son, Jason Armando, to Tricia and A daughter, Addyson Blythe to Carrie Asbury, N.J. A son, Jason James, to Jack and James Nardone, London, England Holderman ’96 and Mark Gilmore, Tracey Wieners Rush, Drexel Hill Durham, N.C. A son, Kevin Joseph, to Amy and A daughter, Kayla Isabelle, to Doug Joseph Tone, Randolph, N.J. A daughter, Anne Therese, to Thomas and Tina Raus Ward, North Bran- A daughter, Joyce McKenna, to Sam and Susan Sprows Cummings, South ford, Conn. and Patricia Flannigan Higgins, A son, Ryan James, to Thomas and Bend, Ind. New York, N.Y. Concetta Venus Pryor, S. Setauket, A son, Seosaph Thomas, to Bronwen N.Y. and Joseph Whyte, Rutherford, N.J. A son, Alex Peter, to Paul and Chris- 94 tine Gerstheimer Houri, Scotch Twin daughters, Lydia Wallace and A son, Christian Rayburn, to Keith 96 Plains, N.J. Ella Margaret, to Anne and Tom and Cheryl Bender Kaulback, Mont- Shields, Ph.D., Richmond, Va. A daughter, Gia Rose, to Andrew and A son, Robert Ernest, to Robert and clair, N.J. Dana Benvenuto Vierno, Saddle Wendy Holczer Downey, Manassas, A daughter, Elizabeth Anne, to Lisa A son, John, to Peter and Eileen M. Brook, N.J. Va. and Charles Yanchulis, Holly, Mich. Crowley Melloy, Copiague, N.Y. A daughter, Lauren Reese, to Ray and A son, Ryan Joseph, to Lauren and 91 A daughter, Kaitlin Elizabeth, to Mary Beth Coyne Mulry, Riverdale, N.J. Christopher Keating, Broomall Brian and Colleen Gownley Oakes, A daughter, Emily Georgette, to Brent A son, Matthew Timothy, to Kevin A daughter, Frances Scott, to Brooke Doylestown Hailey and Scott Egan, Sherman and Casey Egan Dolan, Bernards- and Denise Lalor McNichol, Con- Oaks, Calif. A daughter, Abigail, to David and ville, N.J. shohocken Corinne Hover LeCompte, Gretna, A daughter, Addyson Blythe, to Mark A son, Connor Matthew, to Danielle A daughter, Jamie Reese, to Mollie and La. Edward Madden, Walnut Creek, Calif. ’97 and Carrie Holderman Gilmore, and Peter Lill, Havertown A daughter, Gabrielle Rose, to Ken- Durham, N.C. A daughter, Anna Mary Frances, to A daughter, Francesca Rose, to Frank and neth and Kristen Hubertus White, Rebecca Severcool Luzi, Havertown A daughter, Elisabeth Kate, to Steve Thomas ’94 and Beth Olszewski Basking Ridge, N.J. and Maggie Lentz Johnsson, Perkasie Shimkus, Dunmore

W i n t e r 2007-2008 33 Arizona, Travel With March 7-14 Us in 2008! Spain, April 27-May 6 Travel programs are sponsored by Puerto Rico, A daughter Chloe Elizabeth, to Drew The University of Scranton Alumni Society. July 30-August 3 98 and Mindy Phillips Haller, Cha- Visit: www.scranton.edu/alumnitravel A son, John Paul, to John and Mon- tham, N.J. Peru, ica Burke Shelley, Kingston A daughter, Keira Grace, to Josh and November 9-16 A daughter, Ava Madeline, to John Katie Quinn Hesnan, West Chester and Danielle D’Antoni Fizzano, A son, Gregory Alan, to Michael ’00 Broomall and Jennifer Raulli Wells, Rich- A son, Ryan James, to Allison mond, Va. DiPasqua and Eric Schiffner, Hobo- A daughter, Annelyse Marie, to ken, N.J. Michael and Colleen Sexton Zacca- A daughter, Grace Madelin, to Jessica ria, Union, N.J. and Bill Herman, Reading A daughter, Caitlyn Antigone, to Twin sons, Nicholas Angelo and Mat- Sean ’98 and Christina Swikata Plo- thew Joseph, to Angelo and Patricia ver, Philadelphia Gessner La Buono, Media A son, Brian Thomas, to Brian and 00 02 49 Kristen LaForte McNicholas, Staten A daughter, Mia Taylor, to Michael A son, Atulya Barakoti, to Navnit Baral Vincent J. Bosak, Silver Springs, Md. Island, N.Y. ’99 and Nicole Anderer Notartomas, and Sushma Barakoti ’03, Scranton Edison, N.J. A son, Michael Daniel to Daniel ’00 49, 58G A son, Aidan James, to Steven and Donald P. Harris, Scranton Margaret Lee Okurowski, West Islip, A son, Michael Daniel, to Dana and Dana Garcia Andriano, Midland N.Y. Garcia ’02 and Daniel Andriano, Park, N.J. Midland Park, N.J. 49 A son, Benjamin Kenneth, to Ken A son, Brodie Nicholas, to Damon Michael J. Hricko, M.D. State College and Lauren Leone Hartzfeld, Pine A son, Coin Jay, to Jonathan and and Patricia Linck Calandro, Brook- David E. Lee, Norwich, N.Y. Beach, N.J. Christin Castellana Freet, Oak lawn, N.J. Harold M. Ratchford, Jackson, Miss. Ridge, N.J. A daughter, Ellie Kathleen, to Erik A daughter, Elizabeth Grace, to Greg John J. Walsh, Clarks Green and Kerri Rail Andersen, Garden A son, Alexander Joseph, to Tom and ’99 and Heather Theis Maigur, Joseph J. Wozniak, Dupont City, N.Y. Katie Chambers Bierworth, Johnson Quakertown Allen B. Weissberger, Taylor City, N.Y. A daughter, Alexa Nicole, to Alexan- A daughter, Elizabeth Grace, to Dan- 50 der and Jennifer Santoro DeLuccia, A daughter, Ava Naomi, to Anthony iel and Kelly Tracy Schneider, Clarks Edmund T. Bojnowski, Scranton Totowa, N.J. and Kristen Corcoran Santopietro, Summit Monroe, N.Y. A daughter, Stephanie Kaitlyn, to 51 Douglas and Danielle Travis Peck- A son, Thomas Anthony, to Thomas 03 George J. Castanzo, D.D.S., Scran- ham, Londonderry, N.H. and Melissa Del Giorno Biscotti, A son, Atulya Barakoti, to Sushma ton Laflin Barakoti and Navnit Baral ’02, John W. Furey, Henderson, N.C. A daughter, Caitlyn Antigone, to A daughter, Tessa Grace, to Edward Scranton John W. Gromlich, Sr., Santa Rosa Christina Swikata ’99 and Sean Plo- Beach, Fla. ver, Philadelphia ’01 and Brenna Farrell Pearce, Cape A son, Noah Michael, to Michael May Courthouse, N.J. ’97 and Shannon Farrell Beckish, Joseph T. McGraw, Esq., Carbondale John M. Murgia, Carbondale 99 A daughter, Lillian Kay, to Jonathan Scranton A son, Michael Ryan, to Michael and and Holly Koch Berdinka, Bridge- A daughter, Alexandria Constance, 52 Kerry Brice Poskay, Toms River, N.J. port, Conn. Mary-Lee and Erik Helbing, Hazleton William “Red” Lydon, Scranton A son, Collin Jay, to Jonathan and A daughter, Maggie Ann, to Cameron Peter Morano, Fairfax, Va. Christin Castellana Freet, Oak and Crystal Levis Swindell, Scran- John J. Ferguson, Madison, Va. Ridge, N.J. ton, N.C. Deaths 53 A son, Gianluca Alessandro, to A son, Grant Michael, to Michael and Carl J. Taffera, Shafter, Calif. Roberto and Jennifer Crist Conte, Rebecca Miller Lefchak, Mercerville, 32 John H. Woychik, Ambler Damascus, Md. N.J. Rev. Nicholas Gill, C.P., Scranton A son, Ethan Patrick, to Andrew and A son, Brendan Joseph, to Joseph and 54 Camille DiBattista Holstein, Media Teresa Perri McGrath, Wildwood, N.J. Paul A. Barrett, Esq., Dunmore 36 John J. McLane, Rockville, Md. A daughter, Elizabeth Grace, to A son, Gregory Alan, to Jennifer Myron Wolkoff, Scranton Heather Theis ’02 and Greg Maigur, Raulli ’99 and Michael Wells, Rich- mond, Va. G ’54 Quakertown 40 Joseph Mekilo, Scranton A daughter, Alexis Ann, to David and John H. Harrington, Johnstown Alison McCusker Federline, Seven 01 Charles G. Ross, Pittston 55 Valleys A daughter, Tessa Grace, to Brenna John J. Durkin, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Farrell ’00 and Edward Pearce, Cape 42 A son, Kaden James, to Michael and William J. Mullen, Childs May Courthouse, N.J. Thomas E. Curtin, Bethesda, Md. James P. Sheridan, Levittown Jennifer Nigro Makoul, Breinigsville Col. Emil Mellow, Jacksonville, Fla. A son, Kevin John, to Mike and Sarah A daughter, Mia Taylor, to Nicole Anthony T. Perry, Peckville Rooney Kukla, Organgeburg, N.Y. 57 Anderer ’00 and Michael Notarto- Eugene D. Artim, Binghamton, N.Y. mas, Edison, N.J. A son, Alex James, to Brian and 48 Walter M. George, Little Egg Harbor, Kristen VanKleef Perkowski, West- Gennaro Zangardi, Pittston N.J. hampton, N.J.

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58 72 More Class Notes? Frank Balzano, Thousand Oaks, Thomas Koval, Clarks Summit Additional Class Notes are published Calif. online as they are received. Visit the Patsy D. LaRosa, Jermyn 75 William J. Pinamonti, Rockaway, William J. Kilonsky, Scranton Scranton Online Alumni Community: N.J. 76 www.scranton.edu/alumnicommunity 59 Kevin McGlynn, Flower Mound, William H. Dermody, M.D., Sara- Texas sota, Fla. John J. Druckenbrod, Scranton 77 amily riends Joseph A. Hudacko, father of Atty. Rev. Robert P. Arnold, Old Forge F & F Angela ’02 60 Albert Antoniacci, brother of Dr. Mary Hyland, sister of Bernard, Harold Chromey, Duryea 78 Cesare ’41 M.D. ’47 Thomas A. Hanis, Moscow Eugene Fitzpatrick, Washington, George Babcock, father of Barbara Ann Mary Kazmierski, mother of DC ’97, John V. ’96, Mary Kathryn William ’06 and Michael ’09 62 ’94, Ronald ’01 and Marion ’91 William Kelly, father of Suzanne ’93 Brian P. Duffy, Punta Gorda, Fla. G ’78 Jane Barrett, sister of Richard ’67 Richard Koch, father of Garry ’80 Anthony J. Sobeski, Jr., West Ann Marie Kaiser, West Pittston Joya Berry, mother of John ’87 and Joseph M. Konecny, father of Dr. Pittston Eugene ’98, grandmother of Thomas ’84 79 Christian Cipriani ’04 George Maxim Lindsay, former Pro- 63 Barry J. Lovallo, Dunmore Joseph Bochicchio, father of Jeff ’10 fessor of Military Science from Major (Ret.) Joseph E. Zadrozny, Peter Borick, brother of Dr. Paul ’47 1962-1965 Sr., Warner Robbins, Ga. G ’82 Olga Bosak, mother of Sylvia ’71 Marion B. Loiacono, mother of Dr. Charles W. Densevich, Scranton John E. Brier, father of Atty. John ’63, Peter ’78 64 Gerard ’70 and Atty. Michael ’74 Alice Loughman, mother of Joseph Richard P. Lodovici, Columbia, Md. 82 Anna S. Brink, grandmother of Anne ’78 and grandmother of Moira ’03 Thomas A. McGoff, Moscow Ann Margaret Miller, Scranton Duffy, ’98 Josephine Mennito, mother of LTC. Paul Butash, father of John ’77 and (Ret.) Vincent Mennito ’71, G ’73 66 90 Joseph ’79 Jean Moretti, mother of Dr. Eugene Lisa Spirko Shaak, Cressona Mary Butler, mother of Craig ’72 ’81 and Arthur ’87 James C. Doyle, Alexandria, Va. Rosemary McGoff Morrissey, sister Kenneth R. Woodburn, Scranton Dorothy Calpin, mother of James ’66 95 and Richard ’62 of J. Christopher McGoff ’80 68 Patrick F. Grady IV, East Ruther- Elizabeth G. Caputo, wife of Joseph Clair Munley, brother of Edward ’65 ford, N.J. ’56, mother of Joseph ’87, Kathryn L. Munley, sister of Joseph Richard D. Casagrande, Peckville ’76 James Milder, M.D., Beach Haven, Christopher ’89, Mary Caputo H’00 Vincent ’97 and Angela Caputo Alice Murphy, mother of Eileen ’78 N.J. and Martin ’78 Thomas J. Regan, Wayne, N.J. Mae Gelb, Scranton Giello ’86 Richard Cawley, father of Richard ’72 Mary Druffner Murphy, mother of 07 Marie T. Collins, mother of Anne Atty. Joseph ’65, John ’67 and 69 Ann Murphy Sharkey ’81 Robert L. Nappi, Shelton, Conn. Steven Ranton, West Milford, N.J. Marie ’88 Christine Danylak, mother of Leo ’72 George A. Nesbit, brother of Robert Florence Defazio, mother of Hugh ’57 70 Frank S. Partyka, father of Paul ’66, Patrick D. Castellani, Wilkes Barre ’64 and sister of Michael Altier ’37 Jeff ’72 and David ’79 Michael W. DeSando Jr., father Dr. Walter Perih Jr., son of Walter ’58 Mary Ann ’83 and brother of Dr. Joyce G’81 Stanley Dudek, father of Michael ’68 Bruno P. Piersimoni, father of Lisa Dr. Herman S. Garey, father of Piersimoni Degraba ’83 Christopher ’87 John E. Sondey, father of Casmir ’80 Ruth Neary Foote, wife of Raymond Barbara Stavisky, mother of John ’89 ’47, mother of Fred ’84, Paul ’78 Eleanor Sweeney, mother of James and Eileen Foote Short ’82 M. ’74 Herman S. Garey, father of Mary Tizzoni, grandmother of Christopher ’87 Stephen ’04 and Mark ’07 Elmer Generotti Jr., father of Elmer Joan Troiani, mother of Dr. Dore ’79 ’74 Ann Veca, mother of Elizabeth Veca Barbara Hagy, wife of Henry ’48 Bonomo, Ph.D., ’82, Andrea Margaret Hamburg, mother of Veca Dreisbach, Ph.D., ’87 and Robert ’92 Ann Marie Veca Schilling, M.S., ’92 Maureen Vesey, wife of Joseph ’63 Death Notices on the Web Elinor Waugh, wife of Russell ’55 Sadie Yagelski, mother of Atty. Paul Death notices are published on the Alumni Web site, as they become known to the Office of ’74 Alumni Relations. Readers no longer have to wait between issues of The Scranton Journal to learn Joseph F. Zaver, father of Eugene of a death of a classmate or a classmate’s family member. Visit: www.scranton.edu/alumni and link ’66, G ’71 and grandfather of to general information and then to death notices. Eric ’02

W i n t e r 2007-2008 3 5 Class Year Alumnus/Alumna Current Student 1978 Jemeille Ackourey Alexander Borselli 1973 George Adamitis Erik Adamitis 1982 thomas Arduino Kaitlyn Arduino 1989 Cheryl Buchshon Collarini Mia Collarini 1982 Lisa Calabro Cornell Lauren Cornell 1984 Cynthia Salzmann Costello Kelly Costello 1984 thomas Costello Kelly Costello 1981 deborah DiMarzio Cumberland Lucia Cumberland 1981 Patrick Cumberland Lucia Cumberland 1991 Kyra Burdyn Czachor Nastasha Burdyn 1978 Michael Denike Rebecca Walsh The Scranton Legacy 2002 rita DiLeo Rita DiLeo 1883 deborah Cicilioni Dunstone Brian Dunstone 1983 William Dunstone Brian Dunstone Lives On 1976 John Fallon Ellen Fallon 1981 Marie Lettieri Felkowski Jeffrey Felkowski Among many of our alumni, a Scranton education is 1976 donald Fenocchi Kristen Fenocchi 1982 Joseph Fisne Sean Fisne a family tradition. This fall, 63 daughters and sons of 1980 Mark Fracas Jennifer Fracas 1981 robert Gagliardi Robert Gagliardi Scranton alumni entered the University as undergraduate 1986 William Gavigan Emily Gavigan 1981 robert Gehm Jameson Gehm students. Their parents and, in some cases, grandparents are 1988 Michael Gilboy Allison Gilboy 1985 nanine Swieneki Gramigna tara Gramigna among the 40,000 alumni who have chosen Scranton for G 1977 Linda Sherin Gubbiotti Maria Gubbiotti 1980 James Haggerty, D.P.M. James Haggerty their education. At right are the members of the Class of 2001 andrew Hanusich Nicole Hanusich 1982 JoAnn Petrauskas Hanusich nicole Hanusich 2011 who are following in the footsteps of their parents 1988, G 2005 Judy Strenkoski Hurley Travis Hurley who are Scranton alumni. 1986 eugene Kelley Michael Kelley 1985 Janet Conaboy Kelley Michael Kelley 1987 Kurt Kincel Kaitlyn Kincel 1982 John Kotula Jeffrey Kotula 1995 Kathleen Kanavy Kotula Jeffrey Kotula 1983 andrew Kusnirik Andrew Kusnirik 1983 thomas Langan, D.D.S. Brendan Langan 1968 Patrick Lavelle Annie Lavelle 1987 Gregg Loboda Julia Loboda 1987 Mary Jo Guiton Loboda Julia Loboda 1977 donald Loughney Donald Loughney 1982 alan Lukowicz Elizabeth Lukowicz 1976 Malachy Mannion Jason Mannion 1992 Marguerite Druckenbrod Mannion Jason Mannion 1989 Cheryl Gilligan Martonik Matthew Martonik 1976 timothy McGurrin, D.M.D. John McGurrin 1980 Kathleen Walsh McKenna Siobhan McKenna 1974 thomas McLane Colleen McLane 1985 Bernadine Toth Neri Megan Neri G 1979 Catherine Nicholls Lauren Nicholls 1978 Michael Ondich Kirsten Ondich 1982 Kenneth Ostrowsky Tiffany Ostrowsky 1987 John Rafferty Kelly Rafferty 1982 eileen O’Neil Reilly Brendan Reilly 1980 Vincent Reilly Brendan Reilly 1989 Francis Riviello Bryan Riviello 1981 teresa Swartman Rodier thomas Rodier 2004 Julienne Rushin Adam Rushin 1982, G 1988 Jeanne Slater Samuels Sara Samuels 1977 ronald Spiegelhoff Bryan Spiegelhoff G 1983 Susan Laske Stebbins Nathan Stebbins Many alumni parents and their students who are members of the 1982 Mary Ellen Reynolds Sullivan Christopher Sullivan 1973 Barry Tallo Jerica Tallo Class of 2011 gathered for this legacy photo during Family Weekend, 1982 Peter Thomas Peter Thomas Sept. 28-30. 1981 Joseph Vaughan Kimberly Vaughan 1982 Judith Andres Walsh Alesia Walsh 1979 Kurt Walsh Brandon Walsh 1983 Paula Cusick Walsh Rebecca Walsh G 1999 thomas Wasilewski Melissa Wasilewski 1971 richard Zack Megan Zack

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