Spring 2012

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Alumni Basketball Reunion Basketball alumni recently returned to campus and enjoyed some friendly competition during an alumni game. Front row, from left: Sarah Robinson Hine ’86, Doreen Hine Howard ’86, Lori Crawford Baltruchitis ’86, Jessica Kobesky ’09, Kerry Fallon ’08, Alicia Woodard ’10, Ellen Fallon ’11, Kelly Iovieno ’10, and Spencer Lunger ’10. Back row from left: Lynn Archer Ricciardi ’05, Yvonne Arvonio Kwiatowski ’97, Bobbie Arvonio ’05, and Yasmeen Bates ’11.

Chef's Table Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains

Alumni and friends enjoyed a reception at The Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains. Pictured, from left are: Jessica West Pierson To kick off Homecoming Weekend, alumni and friends gathered for an ’08, First Lady Regina Boehm, Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr., Keystone evening of fine food and good company at Keystone’s Chef’s Table College President, Earle Wootton, The Community Foundation chairman Restaurant. Seated, from left are: Dianna Devereaux, Russ Captor ’56, and Keystone College trustee; and Michelle Naylor ’08. Patricia Farrell Captor ’56, and Georgia Smith ’56. Standing, from left are: Charles Devereaux ’56, James Piazza ’61, Mary Frances Piazza, and Kathy Statsman, senior advancement officer. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins

A group of Keystonians recently enjoyed a Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins game in a luxury suite courtesy of Pennstar Bank. Front Also enjoying the festivities, seated, from left are: Matt Swientisky ’61, row, from left: Mark Gowarty ’02, Sara Lameo Woolsey ’08, Ryan Mock, Sandee O’Hara ’61, Dick Lee ’61, and Julie Wolfe. Standing, from left: and Richelle Barzensky ’00. Back row, from left: Erik Mace ’11, Suzanne Nayduch Swientisky ’68, Bert McDowell ’61, Ann McDowell, Kerri Gowarty, Mark Yazinski ’07, Nicole Yazinski, Nick Woolsey, Barbara Isgar Vernovage ’61, and Al Wolfe ’61. Wendy Kramer ’06, Richard Mock ’72, Paul VanDuzer ’78, Andrew VanDuzer, and Jonathan Barzensky ’98.

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A Publication for Keystone College Alumni and Friends table of contents table of contents

The Keystonian is a publication of Keystone College’s Division Alumni Gatherings of Institutional Advancement. The magazine is provided free of (Inside Front Cover) charge to alumni and friends of the College. Articles represent IFC the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the From the President policies or positions of the College. Editors reserve the right to 2 select content and edit or reject submissions. Campus News Contributing Writers: Sharon Burke, Fran Calpin, Beth Miller, 3 and J.R. Rupp Athletic News Designer: Iris Horne 7 Alumni News Photography: Sharon Burke, Fran Calpin, Maria Fanning, 8 Christina Fenton-Mace, Iris Horne, Rob Lettieri Photography, Serving the Community Beth Miller, Liz Ratchford, J.R. Rupp, and Bridget Thomas ’01. 10 and the World Division of Institutional Advancement Academic Excellence Sharon Burke 17 Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Alumni Profile (570) 945-8175  [email protected] 18 Donna L. Clemens Student Profile Director of Donor Relations 19 (570) 945-8155  [email protected] Campus Distinction Nora Dillon 20 Assistant Director of Environmental Education Institute Class Notes and Campus Engagement 21 (570) 945-8555  [email protected] Then and Now Christina Fenton-Mace 28 Director of Alumni Outreach Calendar of Upcoming Events (Please contact for alumni correspondence) IBC (Inside Back Cover) (570) 945-8162  [email protected] Kate Dempsey Jones Director of Advancement Programs (570) 945-8161  [email protected] "We make a living by Jessica West Pierson ’08 Annual Fund Manager what we get, but we make a (570) 945-8163  [email protected] life by what we give." Liz Ratchford Director of Grants Winston Churchill (570) 945-8156  [email protected] Richard Watkins Coordinator of Development Information Systems (Please contact with address changes) (570) 945-8164  [email protected] Cecelia Blue – walks a How Can We Make The Keystonian Better? dog at the Griffin Pond Please forward your feedback and story ideas to Animal Shelter in Institutional Advancement Office Clarks Summit, Pa. One College Green, P.O. Box 50, La Plume, PA 18440-0200 or call (570) 945-8175, or e-mail Freshman Culinary Arts [email protected] student Katlyn Findley and Claire Kidwell, Copyright © 12-C Keystone College Clarks Summit, share a story which explores our natural environment at the recent Winterfest activities held at Lackawanna State Park.

Argit Marishta – loading canned goods in the food pantry at the Community for Creative Non-Violence in Washington, D. C.

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Dear Friends of Keystone College: Board of Trustees Mr. Harry E. Dowling ’69, Chair There is no doubt that Keystone College prepares graduates for great success. But it’s Mr. Thomas G. Speicher ’72, important to remember that success is measured in many ways. First Vice-Chair Countless Keystonians have become leaders in their own professions, receiving honors Mrs. Jane Oppenheim, and recognition for being among the best in their fields. However, as members of the Second Vice-Chair Keystone community, we strive for more than professional or monetary achievements. We Mrs. Susan Scranton Dawson, Secretary seek to make an impact on the people and world around us. Mr. Kevin Wilson, Our students, faculty, and staff are highly respected and recognized for their service to Treasurer others. Through their countless hours Mrs. Marilyn W. Barbe, volunteering for numerous charitable Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and community organizations locally, nationally and globally, they Mr. William E. Aubrey II demonstrate each and every day that Mrs. Joyce M. Avila Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. Keystonians place service above self. Dr. Jack C. Cassell That same noble characteristic Mr. Jon S. Craighead is also true of Keystone alumni and Mr. Thomas W. Davis ’52 friends. You have shown that you Ms. Michele Dempsey are able to enrich your communities Mr. Mark DeStefano Mrs. Nancy Dressel through your charitable actions. Your Mr. Jack M. Duff ’79 service to and support of the causes Dr. David L. Elliott you value gives meaning to your life Ms. Homa Ferdowsi and to the lives of others. Mr. Alex Fried This is especially true of your Mr. George W. Ginader ’56 Ms. Jane Julius Honchell love for Keystone. Your ongoing Mr. Robert L. Kagler ’57 support enables us to fund Keystone College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Mrs. Fafi Keating Karam scholarships, maintain and enhance Jr. and Keystone First Lady Regina Boehm (standing Mr. Richard T. Krebs ’96 our facilities, and develop new and center) served as co-chairs of the American Red Cross of Dr. Frances Langan innovative programs that enable Lackawanna County auction. Several Keystone students Mrs. Dorothy DeWitt Mackie ’52 Mrs. Gretchen Zeidler Miller ’51 us to provide the best education and staff members also volunteered to make the event a success. Mr. Gerard T. O’Donnell possible to our students. In doing so, Ms. Diane C. Paparo ’76 you demonstrate time and again that the values you have learned as a Keystone student have Mr. John Pullo ’69 indeed lasted a lifetime. Mr. Joseph J. Quinn ’70 As always, we offer our sincere gratitude to all of our supporters for all that you do to Mrs. Letha Wells Reinheimer Mrs. Suzanne Fisher Staples ’65 help others, and especially for all you do for Keystone College. Your support truly makes a Mr. Curtis N. Stevens ’64 difference in the lives of our students, who in turn will one day make the world a better place Mr. Robert H. Swartley ’75 in which to live. Mrs. Joyce E. Tressler Dr. David Turock ’77 Sincerely, Mr. Earle Wootton Trustees Emeriti Mr. Albert G. Albert Mr. Charles F. Kennedy Mr. William A. Lees ’51 Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr. Mr. James J. McLaughlin President

Keystone College educates students in a liberal arts tradition that values civility, integrity, curiosity, and lifelong learning. The College fosters an environment that offers global, cultural, service learning, and environmental stewardship perspectives. Our vision is to transform lives by inspiring and empowering a community where learning flourishes.

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 Voices Club The sweet sound of music is now “So many of our students are talented singers forward to entertaining the campus heard throughout campus, thanks and to hear them come together and perform community at future gatherings.” to Keystone’s newest club, Voices. is so exciting,” Lucas said. “We have performed Consisting of approximately 20 members, at many campus events and are looking the group performs many different types of music acapella at campus and community events. Founded by first-year student Breana Liebowitz McDaniel, students must audition to join this club. According to club adviser and Assistant Director of Student Activities, Lucas Taylor ’11, the choir is made up of some talented, hardworking students.

 Washington Comes to Keystone

Members of Voices, Keystone’s choir, entertain the crowd during the Homecoming Parade.

 Giving Thanks at the Scholarship Luncheon Scholarship U.S. Rep Tom Marino, left, and U.S. Rep. Gus Tara Gwilliam, a senior special Luncheon education major and the recipient of M. Bilirakis, right. keynote speaker, the Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., Tuskegee Washington D.C. came to Keystone Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Airman Scholarship, thanked donors on College for a day this past fall as the behalf of the scholarship recipients. Members College hosted a congressional field Tara enrolled at Keystone with big of the Keystone hearing on the devastating effects of dreams, but she needed help to afford College Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. her education. Thankfully, scholarship community The U.S. House Homeland donors came to her rescue. gathered to Security Subcommittee on Emergency "I am happy to say that my dream honor 2011-2012 scholarship donors and Preparedness, Response, and is beginning to take flight. In May, I will recipients at the 15th annual Scholarship Communications conducted a field have my teaching certificate and will be Luncheon on campus. The event provided hearing, “Ensuring Effective Preparedness the first Keystone student graduating students an opportunity to meet the and Response: Lessons Learned from with a special education degree. This donors who make it possible for them Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.” would not be possible without the to pursue their education at Keystone Chairman of the subcommittee, generosity of you, the donors. I can't College. U.S. Rep. Gus. M. Bilirakis from Florida’s possibly say thank you enough," Tara Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., a member 9th Congressional District, and U.S. Rep. said. of the famous World War II Tuskegee Tom Marino, from Pennsylvania’s 10th For the 2011-2012 academic year, Airmen, provided the keynote address. Congressional District, listened to witness over 200 Keystone students received As an Army Air Force captain, Dr. Brown testimony from a local flood victim and approximately $353,000 in donor- commanded the 100th Fighter Squadron representatives of the Federal Emergency supported scholarship assistance. Thanks of the 332nd Fighter Group, which Management Agency, the Pennsylvania to the generosity of donors, Keystone became known as the Tuskegee Airmen, Emergency Management Agency, the currently offers 140 donor-supported the first African-American military pilots American Red Cross, and the U.S. Army scholarships. Corp of Engineers. in U.S. history.

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 Keystone After Dark Keystone’s team, also participating in the  Philanthropy Day 2011 movie-themed competition was Valley Forge Christian College, Cabrini Celebration Highlights College, and Ursinus College. Votes from Impact of Giving Keystone students named Valley Forge A scavenger hunt in which students Christian College the winner, the Keystone used clues to search for items that were team coming in a close second. purchased through the generosity of Opportunities are plentiful for donors was the highlight of Keystone’s students to enjoy recreational activities inaugural National Philanthropy Day through a number of intramural sports, celebration held in November. including flag football, dodgeball, and The event increased awareness of beach volleyball. The activities promote the importance of private fundraising recreational and healthy competition Keystone College's Dining Services serve at the College and promoted a spirit of students during Battle of the Chefs. among the College community and philanthropy among students. emphasize good sportsmanship and a safe A lecture by a noted astronomer, a Bright orange price tags were affixed playing environment. culinary competition featuring a “Battle to dozens of donor-supported items Keystone Concerts and Lectures of the Chefs,” a screening of the latest to draw attention to the tremendous Series hosts a number of scholarly lectures, movie on a big screen, and a performance impact that giving has on the campus. concerts, and other cultural programs for by the 198th Army Band are just a few of Many students were surprised to learn the campus community and general public. the many activities available on campus at that tuition fees do not cover the Highlights of the 2011-2012 schedule night. full cost of education and that gifts include a noted author and learning Thanks to innovative programming, from individuals are critical to just disability specialist, a world renowned the Keystone experience is enhanced by about every facet of education – from jazz musician, and the inspirational story activities and programs that link students’ helping finance building renovations of Manuel Scott, one of the original academic experiences to activities beyond to purchasing new equipment to “Freedom Writers,” as told in the 2007 the classroom. With more than 25 clubs funding scholarships. Students were award-winning movie starring Hilary and organizations, there is certainly also encouraged to "pay it forward" by Swank. something for everyone to enjoy on making a donation to the senior class The Concerts and Lectures Series will campus. gift fund and supporting the College as wrap-up the 2011-2012 season schedule A highlight for students is the always alumni after graduation. with a poetry reading by Patricia Smith. popular “Battle of the Chefs.” Presented by In keeping with the message of the The author of five acclaimed poetry Sodexo, an international company which day, prizes for the event were donated volumes, she was a finalist for the 2008 manages the College’s facilities and dining by Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Admin National Book Award. For the latest services, this event brings chefs from local Council, Staff Assembly, and Cabinet. on-campus events visit www.keystone.edu/ colleges and universities to compete in Students Danielle Asprea (left) and calendar. a culinary extravaganza. In addition to Miranda Friedman (right) won the Philanthropy Day scavenger hunt and are pictured displaying an image of the  school mascot that they captured for Art Center Fire fire and repairs have been made, allowing bonus points. As many alumni and the majority of the Art Center to open for friends may have heard, the spring semester. the College’s Art Center The Keystone College community was damaged by a fire in extends our deepest appreciation to local November 2011. The fire fire companies, emergency responders, was mostly confined to the and our Campus Safety Department for kiln and glazing areas of the their quick and effective response to the Ceramics Studio. Teams of Art Center fire. We also wish to thank the fire restoration specialists generous donors who have contributed to eradicated the effects of the the Art Center Restoration fund.

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 Weekender Student Council Traditional Keystone students aren’t the only ones to give back and support those in need. The La Plume Weekender Student Council recently coordinated a lottery ticket basket raffle to aid Keystone’s research and instruction librarian Ann Parrick, whose family home in Duryea, Pa., was severely damaged by flood waters. Members of the Weekender Student Council include, from left: Laurel Storm, vice president; Julie Humphrey, treasurer; Kimberly Wargo, president; and Catherine (Katie) Zuraski, secretary.

 Distinguished Scholars Announced  Veterans Memorial Peter Bohlin, an internationally AIA, for “a significant body of work that acclaimed architect, and Suzanne Fisher has had a lasting influence on the theory Staples ’65, a nationally known author and practice of architecture.” have been named Distinguished Scholars An award- in Residence at Keystone College. winning author In this role, Mr. Bohlin and and journalist, Ms. Staples will continue to share their Ms. Staples is a expertise and talents with the Keystone Keystone College community through their involvement in graduate. Her presentations, lectures, and other special novels include projects and events. “Shabanu, Keystone College has a long and Mr. Bohlin, Daughter of proud history of supporting veterans, Waverly, is the Wind,” and today’s students are continuing founding Ms. Suzanne Fisher Staples ’65 “Dangerous that tradition by organizing a veterans principal of the Skies,” “Shiva’s memorial. Members of the Keystone architectural Fire,” “The Green Dog,” “Under the College Armed Forces Club (KCAFC), firm Bohlin Persimmon Tree,” and “The House of led by husband and wife team Jason Cywinski Djinn.” and Valissa Browning, have organized Jackson, with Ms. Staples, Nicholson, has received a number of fundraisers in support offices in the prestigious Newbery Honor award. She of an on-campus memorial honoring Wilkes-Barre, Mr. Peter Bohlin has also worked as a journalist, including all service members. Local American Pittsburgh, serving as a foreign news editor for The Legions have also made generous Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco. Washington Post and South Asia editor for donations to the project. He has designed buildings for colleges, United Press International. She is one of The memorial will be located universities, and governments across the the co-founders and organizers of The in front of Harris Hall, and the club nation and is well known for the unique Gathering, a highly respected literature hopes to have it in place by November and instantly recognizable Apple computer conference conducted at Keystone each 2012. If you are interested in donating stores around the world. summer. to the memorial, please contact Wendy He received the American Institute of Kramer, KCAFC adviser, at wendy. Architects 2010 Gold Medal Award, the [email protected] or (570) 945- most prestigious honor awarded by the 8442.

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 Art Education Awards It was a clean sweep for Keystone Danielle’s passion for art and teaching Kati, from Clarks Summit, Pa., College art education students Danielle art developed out of challenges early in participated in an 11-day faculty-led travel Cady, Kati Kameroski, and Carolyn her education that she met directly with experience to Haiti in January 2011, where Walker. These students all received the support from her community, and she she delivered an art education lesson to prestigious Clyde McGeary Scholarship continued on to become a most exemplary a special assembly of village children at Award presented by the Pennsylvania Art artist and teacher candidate. She takes a newly constructed school in Port-au- Education Association (PAEA). great initiative to be a part of academic and Prince. She is an accomplished ceramic The Clyde M. McGeary Scholarship campus life, including serving as chair of artist and is also a leader in the Keystone recognizes Pennsylvania residents enrolled the Keystone College Student Chapter of student chapter of PAEA. in undergraduate and graduate art the PAEA and president of the Keystone Carolyn, from Conyngham, Pa., education programs based on academic Art Society. shows great passion for all of her pursuits. achievement, financial need, artistic talent, Danielle traveled to Haiti in May In addition to her art education major, leadership skills, and participation in PAEA 2011 with Professor Porter to learn about she has chosen an individualized sculpture activities. Associate Art Professor Dave education and other disciplines through program in which she is concentrating Porter nominated each of the students the Haitian perspective and to deliver the in jewelry or small sculpture, with goals for the award. “It is such an honor to Hexagon Project to young students in a of teaching this along with the required have three Keystone College students rural village outside of Port-au-Prince. content areas in art. win the award. In my recollection, this is She plans to offer art lessons and share Putting her art education courses the first time more than one award has her knowledge of teaching with Haitian to good use, Carolyn has created art been given to a student from any school,” teachers. A Union-Endicott, N.Y. native, programming for Keystone’s Children said Mr. Porter. “The fact that three Danielle is also involved in the local art Center students, participated in Everhart Keystone students are receiving the award community. She currently volunteers at the Museum children’s art programs, and at once is mind-boggling and quite an Main Street Gallery, Carbondale, Pa., as taught in Keystone’s Mini-Arts workshops accomplishment.” gallery director and also teaches an art class for local high school students. Danielle, Kati, and Carolyn are at a local YMCA. certainly deserving of the accolades.

 Skiing Course Now Offered Several Keystone College students earned college credits while enjoying downhill skiing lessons this past winter. Proposed by Assistant Professor Phileshia Dombroski, the course, Special Topics in Lifetime Activities: Downhill Skiing, was created to introduce students to skiing as a healthy pursuit to continue beyond their college years. While many may think a skiing class is just a good time, students actually get much more out of the course. “Through these special topics courses, students gain foundational experiences that will guide them in their futures to healthier living through leisure choices that include Led by Adjunct Instructor Bre Reynolds ’04, students hit the slopes physical activity,” Assistant Professor for the first seven weeks of the spring semester. Members of the class include from left: John Dilendik, Dombroski shared. Van Ngyuen, Justin Turano, Daniel O’Rourke, Michael Balinas, Miranda Friedman, Danielle Asprea, To provide an array of opportunities Michael Cargulia, Mary Grace Piazza, and Michael McGraw. for Keystone students, Assistant Professor for this semester. Potential future course Dombroski has planned additional special topics include cycling, rock climbing, topics courses including yoga and karate hiking, and fly fishing.

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Giants in the Pros One may think that attending a member of the inaugural Baseball Hall of Soccer Coach Named Division III school would make it very Fame, Mathewson compiled a career mark Coach of the Year difficult and highly unlikely to enjoy a of 373-188 with 2,502 strikeouts. career as a professional baseball player. But Student-athletes aren’t just enjoying that’s not the case with Keystone College’s individual accolades, as the baseball team highly regarded baseball program. recently capped off what may be considered Ever since head coach Jaime Shevchik the most memorable season in program ’07 joined the Keystone baseball coaching history. The Giants captured their first staff in 1998, he has been instrumental in NCAA Division III Regional crown and a developing players into future pros. Under berth in the College World Series, where his watch, 14 Keystonians were able to they advanced to the national semi- continue their career at the next level. finals before falling to eventual national Perhaps the most notable Keystone champion Marietta College. baseball alum, Christy Mathewson, enjoyed an illustrious career on the diamond. A

Keith Moore, Keystone’s men’s ______Name Year Club soccer coach, has been recognized as ______Bryan Henry 2011 Arizona Diamondbacks the Colonial States Athletic Conference Blaine O’Brien 2011 Cleveland Indians (CSAC) Coach of the Year. ______The 2011 season was Coach ______Jeff Frost 2011 Florence Freedom Moore’s first with the Keystone men’s Mike Hanley 2011 Florence Freedom program. He guided the Giants to a ______4-4-1 conference mark, as the team ______Yazzy Arbelo 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks earned a postseason berth for the ______Victor Lara 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks second straight year by capturing a key Sean Murphy 2010 oakland Athletics contest in the final match of the regular ______season. ______Eric Groff 2010 Arizona Diamondbacks Prior to joining Keystone, Coach ______Donald Reese 2010 Evansville Otters Moore spent two seasons at Elmira Ryan Smyth 2010 Evansville Otters College as the assistant varsity men’s ______soccer coach and head junior varsity ______Nelson Gomez 2008 Arizona Diamondbacks men’s soccer coach. Scott Grimes 2005 new York Mets Coach Moore was a four- ______year athlete at NCAA Division I ______Chris Homer 2003 Detroit Tigers University of Maine in the America ______Bradley Cook 2002 Elmira Pioneers East Conference from 2000-2004. Brian Evans 1988 Texas Rangers After his collegiate experience, Moore ______went on to play in the Professional ______John Vuz 1987 San Francisco Giants Development League of the United ______Scott Marabell 1987 Los Angeles Dodgers States Soccer League for the Brooklyn Mike Christ 1984 Seattle Mariners Knights. ______Coach Moore holds a bachelor’s ______Christy Mathewson 1900 new York Giants degree from the University of Maine and a master's in Education from Elmira College.

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 Alumni Awards  Save Money, Go Green, and Make a Difference...... Save Money On Your Electricity Help the Environment WITH...... green...... energy ...... Support SUKeystonePPOR CTollege We areO excitedUR toO tellR youG aboutAN aI ZATION wonderful new realtionship we have established...... with...... Viridian ...... Engergy, ...... a ...... socially responsible energy company. From left: Ric Krebs ’96, Alumni Association president, James Mirabelli, Jr. ’05, and Viridian offers renewable energy at Dr. Edward G. Boehm, Jr., president. affordable rates. There are no fees to The Keystone College Alumni Receiving the 2011 Young Alumni enroll, enrollment is quick and easy, Association is accepting nominations for the of the Year award certainly has made a and the utility continues Keystonian of the Year, Distinguished Service major impact on James Mirabelli, Jr. ’05, to deliver your energy to Keystone, and Young Alumni of the Year who serves as business manager with the and provide you with awards. Abington Heights School District in Clarks one simple bill. Plus, The Keystonian of the Year award is Summit, Pa. “Keystone College provided when you switch to presented by the Alumni Association each me with a first-class education and laid Viridain Energy, we year to an alumna/us who has attained the groundwork to put me on a path for a earn money every success in his/her career, and made significant successful career in business,” James said. month you pay your contributions in his/her vocational or “Receiving the award has validated my bill. Together, we can volunteer field. The Distinguished Service career as a business professional and will really make a difference. to Keystone award is presented to a person provide further leverage in my drive to who has shown significant, long-standing become the next Keystone College success commitment and dedication to Keystone. story.” The Young Alumni of the Year award is Nomination deadline is April 15. ® presented each year to a “rising star” in The 2012 Awards are presented during (Viridian Independent Associate ID #11458) Switching to a competitive third-party supplier is not mandatory and you, the Customer, have the option of remaining with your utility for basic generation service. Viridian Energy is licensed their field or vocation ten years or less after Homecoming festivities. For more in Connecticut (Docket # 09-04-15), Illinois (Case # 11-0348), Maryland (License Reference # IR-1840), New Jersey (License # ESL-0084 for Electricity Service and License # GSL-0108 for Gas Service), New York (ESCO Code VRID for Electricity Service and ESCO Code VRPA for graduation, by making a difference in the information or a nomination form, please Gas Service), and Pennsylvania (Docket # A-2099-2145794 for Electricity Service and Docket # A-2010-2203042 for Gas Service) to serve residential and commercial energy Customers. Viridian may offer two rate plans: variable rates, which are subject to change based on market conditions and world leveraging their Keystone education, visit www.keystone.edu/alumniawards or fixed rates which are fixed for an agreed upon number of billing cycles. Current rates should not be serving as an example to future graduates. contact the Alumni Office. construed as a guarantee of future rates or savings.

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 Scholarship Helping Students

Recipients of the Alumni Association Scholarship gather with Association board members at the Scholarship Luncheon.

More than $10,000 was awarded by the warmth of the Keystone College to nine deserving students, thanks to “I’m appreciative of the campus. the Alumni Association Scholarship At the time of the induction, he funded through proceeds from the annual generous support the Alumni had been out of school for about ten Keystone Open Golf Tournament. Senior Association has made to my years and was just beginning to consider Brian Burns is certainly grateful for the starting again. “The reception I received support, a sentiment shared by all award education. It has helped me at Keystone and the feeling of comfort I recipients. tremendously in the pursuit felt while on campus made my decision As an adult student from Clarks of my ultimate goal, a degree to return to Keystone an easy one,” Brian Summit who works full-time and also takes shared. “It was the best decision I have full-time credits, Brian explains that every from Keystone College.” ever made, and I have been able to thrive penny counts. “The Alumni Association Brian Burns in the caring environment that Keystone Scholarship has lessened the financial provides.” burden of paying for college,” Brian said. Keystone in the late 1990s prior to Do you have a relative currently “I’m appreciative of the generous support transferring to Temple University, and his attending Keystone? Notify them that the Alumni Association has made to my mother June Burns ’79, and older sister applications are being accepted for the education. It has helped me tremendously Holly Taylor ’78, are proud Keystone Keystone College Alumni Association in the pursuit of my ultimate goal, a degree alumni. Holly is also a member of the Traditional & Weekender Scholarship. from Keystone College.” 2009 Athletics Hall of Fame class. Brian For more information or to receive an Brian has a unique connection to provided the Hall of Fame induction application, please contact the Alumni Keystone College. He previously attended speech for Holly and was overwhelmed Office.

Homecoming: Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2012, October 13. Hope to see you back on campus!

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Photo 1: George Miller builds a new fence at the soccer field in Factoryville, Pa. Photo 2: Trustee Joyce Avila and Matthew Coleman prepare a meal for the residents at Ronald McDonald House. Photo 3: Robert Frisco, Charles Mullen, Robert Iler, Brain Slater, Argit Marishta and George Miller take a moment to do some sight seeing during alternative spring break in Washington D.C. Photo 4: Charles Mullen walks a dog at the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. Photo 5: Robert Frisco, Loretta Dragon, and Diane Starkey spend the day at Oak Leaf Therapeutic Horsemanship Center. Photo 6: Kareem Mickens entertains pre-school children at the Progressive Center Pre-School. Photo 7: Brian Slater volunteers at the Food Bank in the Community for Creative Non-Violence, the largest homeless shelter in Washington, D. C., during alternative spring break, in March 2011. Photo 8: Members of the field hockey team help out making improvements to the Waverly Commons playground.

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The opportunity to serve others. education is all about.” standing commitment to the community. In many ways, this is the essence of a “Giving back” to the community The program is currently operated under Keystone College education. has become a way of life at Keystone. the leadership of full-time director Maria For over 143 years, Keystone students, Students participate in numerous Fanning. alumni, faculty, and staff have dedicated initiatives in nearby Factoryville and Respected throughout themselves to serving others. Keystone Scranton, throughout Wyoming and Northeastern Pennsylvania for students quickly learn that a her ongoing and enthusiastic par- college education goes beyond the ticipation in community service, academic curriculum and creates Maria coordinates Keystone’s individual opportunities. From 8 involvement in an estimated their first days on campus, they 100 local and national service are immersed in an environment projects. Specifically under Key- that combines learning with stone's Community Outreach community service, opening Program, more than 1,000 stu- endless possibilities to be a part of dents perform over 8,000 hours something bigger than themselves. of volunteer service every year. Through participation in “Whether students prefer service projects, students develop working with animals, brighten- the capacity to meet social ing the lives of seniors, feed- challenges, solve problems, and ing the hungry, raising funds, make a positive difference in the organizing special events, or world in which they live. protecting the environment, This long-time tradition there are plenty of opportuni- of volunteerism is recognized ties that align with individual throughout Northeastern passions. We strive to match Pennsylvania and the nation. As interest, schedule, time and testament to this, Keystone has talents to meet the needs of the been named to the prestigious individual volunteer and the President’s Honor Roll for organization,” Maria says. Community Service, a national The scope and reach of honor granted to a select few each project varies. Students institutions of higher learning. The choose to participate at a community, state, national, or global level. award distinguishes the 17,000 total Lackawanna counties, in other parts of the A small sampling of the many projects hours of service compiled by all state and nation, and in foreign countries with which students have assisted includes: Keystone students, faculty, and staff each as well. Keystonians have several gateways  Providing companionship, year. It is a well-deserved recognition for a through which they become involved with assistance, and entertainment to college with a culture of service. community service and demonstrate their seniors at Abington Manor “We hope and expect our students commitment. to become successful in their own lives. Nursing Home, Mathewson We want them to excel long after they Gateway to Community Service Senior Center, Gino Merli receive their degree,” says Keystone For many years, the College has Veterans Center, and Lithia Valley College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm, offered a centralized community service Manor; Jr. “However, we also realize that a program which encourages and develops  Setting tables and preparing food college education means much more. For community service. In 2010, the program for the 1,500 people who generations, Keystonians have had a strong was formally named the Oppenheim attend the annual Friends of the desire to make the world a better place Family Community Outreach Program, in Poor Thanksgiving banquet; for others. That is really what a Keystone honor of the Oppenheim family’s long-

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 Raising funds and assisting with event coordination for varied Playing a Major Role fundraising and awareness in Local Communities building events such as Ronald McDonald House 5K Walk/ Run, Susan G. Komen Race for 10 the Cure, Lupus 5K Walk, and 9 Children’s Advocacy Center 5K Moonlight Walk/Run;  Donating, collecting, and pack- aging food items for programs that feed the hungry including the Community for Creative Non-Violence Food Pantry, United Neighborhood Center Food Pantry, Commission on Economic Opportunity Feed-a- Friend Program; Photo 9:  Mentoring children and Jessica Jayne and Mark Werner assist the Red Cross in Tunkhannock, during the flooding providing encouragement of September, 2011. Photo 10: Students maintain the grounds through Big Brothers/Big at Christy Mathewson Park in Factoryville. Sisters Program, Project Hope Factoryville resident and Borough management major Heather Varady for Day Camp and Helping Manager Mary Ellen Buckbee doesn’t her efforts as an intern with the borough. Hands Learning Center; hesitate when she’s asked about the role In addition to volunteering for a variety of  Caring for and exercising Keystone College students play in the local beautification projects, Heather also helps animals at the Griffin Pond community. with critical research needed for grants. Animal Shelter; “There’s absolutely no doubt about “I loved volunteering in Factoryville.  Volunteering for health, human it, without Keystone College students we It’s a wonderful way to express yourself and service, and educational events would not be able to accomplish nearly to get to know people that you otherwise such as American Red Cross as much for our residents as we have been would not have had the opportunity meet,” Blood Drives and Red Cross able to do,” says Mary Ellen. “The entire says Heather. Ball, Countryside Conservancy community benefits because Keystone In nearby Tunkhannock, Keystone Go Green Bike Tour, Everhart students care enough to get involved.” students, faculty, and staff recently Museum Community Day, Over the years, Keystone students, volunteered to collect and distribute food International Migratory Bird faculty, and staff have helped with and clothing and assisted with cleanup Day, and Martin Luther King numerous projects, helping to beautify and efforts after flooding from Tropical Storm Day Freedom March; maintain local parks, athletic fields, streets, Lee devastated the borough.  Collecting and sorting items and playgrounds. “Volunteering has helped me in many for clothing drives and thrift “Without the help of Keystone ways,” said senior psychology major Cecelia shops; College volunteers, we would have to hire Blue, who, as an Americorps Scholar  Helping victims cleanup and professionals to complete many of our assisted with numerous projects. Cecilia rebuild after natural disasters, projects. This of course would raise the is also the recipient of the 2011 Edward here and abroad; and costs, possibly even making it beyond our G. Boehm, Jr. Service Leadership Award.  resources to complete,” says Mary Ellen. “Meeting different people and experiencing Participating in many environ- She cites the recent main street new situations enabled me to understand mental stewardship projects improvement project as a prime more about people, which will help me such as planting trees through example. Keystone students used their for years to come. I’d encourage anyone Shade Tree Commission, “streetscaping” skills to plant flowers and to volunteer their time in some way. Your cleaning highways through trees from Factoryville to the Keystone efforts will assist others and will also help Adopt-a-Highway Program, campus. Mary Ellen especially thanks you grow and mature as a person.” and tending community Keystone senior environmental resource gardens.

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“Service can be one of the most Student Clubs Embrace Service volunteerism that meets the community’s gratifying aspects of the college experience,” Projects critical service needs, students receive a says Maria. “Connection to community Students are also exposed to modest stipend for educational expenses often helps define oneself. We strive to give community service through participation in return for performing at least 300 hours every student an opportunity to see how he in social and service clubs. Every student of targeted volunteer service during the or she can make a difference.” club and organization is required to course of a calendar year. Often, Keystone Service Learning Offers complete a community service project. students participate in the AmeriCorps Reciprocal Benefits For example, each holiday season, program for several years during their the Keystone Sport Management and Keystone careers. (See related story on page Keystone believes so strongly in Recreation Team (S.M.A.R.T) helps 17.) community service that every student collect gift donations from faculty, staff, must complete a service learning course Student-Athletes Use Teamwork and donors and wraps more than 1,000 as part of his or her core requirement for for Community Benefit holiday gifts for local senior citizens graduation. Service Learning, distinct from All Keystone athletic teams, under in the Be a Santa to a Senior project, volunteerism, is a structured, experiential- the direction of Athletic Director Dr. Matt coordinated with Home Instead Senior learning process providing students Grimaldi, are required to do at least one Care of Clarks Summit, Pa. Students learn with the opportunity to meet academic community service project each semester. the value of teamwork as they help make objectives through community service. Keystone athletes visit local elementary the holidays brighter for senior citizens. It is a reciprocal connection schools to read books to children, volunteer Members of the Keystone College integrating academic coursework and at numerous on-campus athletic youth Student Senate also perform service services to the community in which clinics, participate in a variety of charity projects each month to demonstrate partners share the responsibility and the walks and runs, and help with children’s leadership for the rest of the student gain. Students work with community cancer charities. body. During the first semester of members to identify needs, develop “We want our student-athletes to 2011, members of the Student Senate projects, and reflect on the value of realize how important it is to help others,” coordinated food and clothing drives in the experience for the community and says Matt. “It is a privilege to be a student- Wyoming County to assisted flood victims themselves. In turn, students gain valuable athlete at Keystone College and part of that of Tropical Storm Lee. hands-on experience and earn credit for privilege means taking the responsibility to projects. (Read more about a service AmeriCorps Scholars Help Meet be a part of our community.” learning project on page 17.) Critical Community Needs Senior Class Creates a Culture The AmeriCorps Scholars in Service of Giving program enables Keystone students to Each year, members of the graduating help others while receiving valuable senior class combine their resources to 11 tuition assistance. Designed to encourage make a gift which fills an identified campus need and leaves a lasting legacy. In recent 12 years, members of the senior class have created their own student scholarship, raised money for blue and orange bleachers for the Keystone athletic fields, purchased a television and furniture for a new student lounge area in Harris Hall, and raised money for a commemorative park bench at the Gardner Hall patio. “The senior class gift is an engaging way for students to leave a lasting impact on campus and give back to Keystone,” says Keystone Annual Fund Manager Photo 11: Heather Varaday participates in a Factoryville Jessica West Pierson ’08. The class of 2012 streetscaping project. Photo 12: Jason Rhine, Professor Terry Wise, and Malcolm Boone is raising funds to purchase umbrella tables wrap gifts for seniors citizens. for a patio area.

If you have a community service opportunity, please contact the Oppenheim Family Community Outreach Program via e-mail to [email protected] or call (570) 945-8167.

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Faculty, Staff Enrich the World Keystone faculty and staff are also tremendously engaged in helping others. Many are involved at the leadership level in non-profit health, human service, 13 community, and faith-based organizations, 14 and help raise funds and volunteer with countless causes and emergency situations. For example, Division Assistant Becky Berardis has participated in a mission trip to provide help to people in Haiti. Instructor Ray Hayes assisted tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri, through volunteer work with American Red Cross. Assistant Director of the Keystone College Environmental Education Institute Nora Dillon helps coordinate the annual 15 Envirothon competition, a hands-on science event that challenges high school students to think critically about the natural world and their role in it. Photo 13: Keystone Assistant Professor Jeff Brauer is active College Art Instructor Nikki Moser '85 in voter registration activities, and Assistant visits with children from Lackawanna Trail Professor Dorothy Anthony partners with Elementary Center at Christy Mathewson the Area Health Education Center to Park in Factoryville. Photo 14: Keystone provide services to teens and children to student Van Nguyen stocks shelves in the food pantry at the Community for Creative encourage healthy eating. Professor Jerry Non-Violence in Washington, D.C. Photo 15: Skinner, Ph.D., serves as resident naturalist Aaron Boner and Brittany Senholzi help with a at Woodbourne Sanctuary. Counselor tree planting project in Factoryville. Tanya Morgan helps organize a local Take Back the Night event to raise awareness of and put an end to sexual violence. This list goes on and on. president of the Keystone College Student discovered helping youth at a local day Senate. “I helped provide assistance to camp to be particularly fulfilling. Mutual Benefit people in Wyoming County affected by “The experience of being homeless For Keystone students, the the recent flooding, and I’ve taken part in really humbled me and made me never opportunity to participate in community the Adopt-A-Highway program, working want to be in that situation again. You service, whether through the Community to beautify Route 6 & 11 just outside of realize you can have everything one minute Outreach Program, Service Learning, campus. Being involved in the community and not have anything the next,” he says. AmeriCorps, or as a member of a student makes you feel like you are part of the “Helping others keeps things in perspective club, sport or activity, supplements their community.” and gives me a chance to meet new people classroom experience. Community Services For junior communications major and share my experiences. I tell the kids at bridges the theoretical with practical and George Miller, serving others has a special camp I want to come back every summer helps students gain leadership, critical meaning. Several years ago, George and his to help out for a long time to come.” thinking, and problem solving skills. family were temporarily homeless in the The fact that so many Keystone Student-volunteers realize they will one day Philadelphia area and had to spend time students are involved in numerous and have the opportunity to seek solutions to in a shelter and later lived in a motel room meaningful service projects is a strong society’s most pressing issues. until their financial situation improved. indication of the type of attitude which “Helping other people and sharing At Keystone, George has been exists on campus. experiences gives meaning to your own involved in numerous community service “Students become involved in life,” said Argit Marishta, a sophomore initiatives and has been an AmeriCorps projects and find that it’s an enjoyable and pre-med major from Tirana, Albania, and scholar for the past three years. He has satisfying experience that helps them build

14 KEYSTONIAN  www.keystone.edu community service skills that will benefit them throughout their life. They tell their friends in classes and dormitories, and that results AmeriCorps Volunteers: in a very positive, domino effect,” says Making the World a Better Place to Live Maria. Leaders of local community organizations and social service agencies praise Keystone students, faculty, and staff for their ongoing commitment. 16 “The help that we have received from Maria Fanning and the student volunteers at Keystone College has played a huge role in the success of our organization,” says Michael McHale, director of childcare at United Neighborhood Centers in Scranton. He particularly points out the assistance given to the organization’s Project Hope Summer Day Camp, which serves 600 children. “We could not afford to run this camp without the help of volunteers from places like Keystone. We often have Keystone students volunteer and then continue to be employed with us afterword,” he says. Students can participate in projects that last a few hours or may be immersed in a project that spans Photo 16: Cecelia Blue (right) visits with Virginia Freeman at the Mathewson Park Apartments, where Keystone College students serve lunch on the first Tuesday of every month. their undergraduate experience. They discover opportunities for The logo on the AmeriCorps web award to help pay their college tuition self-fulfillment, class credit, resume site explains in eight powerful words what or federal education loans. The 2011 building, socialization, connections to volunteers with the nationally recognized Keystone College AmeriCorps Scholars community, and a chance to experience organization can expect to accomplish: include: Cecelia Blue, Danielle Akaya the world around them. Regardless of “Your World. Your Chance To Make It Cady, Robert Frisco, Carina Levis, George their individual goals, they become Better.” Miller, Jr., Charles Mullen, Diane Starkey, empowered to lead others and place Keystone College students and April Wall. service above self as they enrich our participating in the federally sponsored AmeriCorps gives the volunteers an world in ways large and small. AmeriCorps program are doing just opportunity to be involved in a nationally “At Keystone, we are proud of that. Each year for the past six years, a recognized service program, introducing saying we know our students not just by dedicated group of Keystone College them to challenges and opportunities that their names but by their dreams,” says AmeriCorps volunteers serves their will benefit them for years to come. President Boehm. “We’re fortunate to college, their community, and their “This experience makes them have students, faculty, staff, and alumni nation by performing thousands of hours valuable to employers and graduate who care not only about their own of volunteer service. schools as it shows they are responsible, future, but about the hopes and dreams This year, Keystone has eight involved, and committed students,” says of others. That is what makes Keystone AmeriCorps Scholars in Service to Maria Fanning, Director of Community College such a special place for all of Pennsylvania. These students spend Outreach and coordinator of the us.” 300 hours each during the course of a AmeriCorps Scholars. “I’ve seen many calendar year performing a variety of students hired by the agencies they service projects. In exchange for their volunteered to serve.” efforts, they receive a $1,132 education continued on page 16

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“Working in the community has Horsemanship Center in nearby made me more open-minded. I’ve Nicholson, Pa. Oak Leaf specializes in experienced new situations and met equine therapy, offering therapeutic new people. It’s given me horseback riding to special-needs children. 17 a different perspective She completed a volunteer service on my life and how I project in Haiti following the devastating can help make a positive earthquake which struck the small impact on others,” says Caribbean nation in 2010. Carina was senior psychology major part of a group of volunteers organized and AmeriCorps volunteer by Keystone Associate Professor Dave Cecelia Blue. Porter which helped Haitians deal with the Cecelia was involved devastating effects of the natural disaster. in numerous projects She has also worked with underprivileged with AmeriCorps and children in Peru as part of a Peace Corp the Keystone Service volunteer program and participated in Club. She particularly an internship program with Sodexo - the enjoyed participating in international company which manages Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Keystones facilities and dining services – in working at local senior Melbourne, Australia. centers, and volunteering at “I’m fascinated by other cultures and Lackawanna State Park. A comparing them to the way we live,” she two-year AmeriCorps says. “I was particularly touched by the participant, Cecelia people of Haiti and how difficult their lives received the are. It was a really valuable experience for Dr. Edward G. me to be a part of the Keystone group led Boehm, Jr., Service by Dave Porter.” 18 Leadership Award Alumna Rachel Smith ’11 is also and was recently involved in the AmeriCorps experience as recognized as a a volunteer through AmeriCorps VISTA Keystone Student program, a separate AmeriCorps program Leader of the that enables college graduates to complete Month. one-year of volunteer service. Carina As an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, Levis, another Rachel coordinates Keystone’s participation AmeriCorps in U-CAN, a Keystone program that helps participant, rural high school students who might recently not otherwise apply to college receive completed the support they need to pursue a higher 300 hours of education. service before While numerous Keystone students graduating in December, 2011 with a volunteer their time and talent to make bachelor’s degree in social science. their communities a better place to live, Photo 17: Carina Levis cares for a horse named Zeppelin at the Oak Leaf Therapeutic She plans on attending graduate Keystone AmeriCorps participants take Horsemanship Center in Nicholson, Pa. school and pursuing a career in social service to an even higher level. “Our Photo 18: Rachel Smith works with Caleb Diaz work, and believes time spent with AmeriCorps Scholars embody the best as they create a Martin Luther King poster at AmeriCorps will benefit her greatly. of Keystone pride, tradition, and service the United Neighborhood Centers Progressive Among her many activities, she to others,” said Keystone President Dr. Center Pre-School. volunteered at Oak Leaf Therapeutic Edward G. Boehm, Jr.

16 KEYSTONIAN  www.keystone.edu academic excellence

Service Learning Educates Students Outside the Classroom Keystone College criminal justice one available to spend time majors Charlotte Bennett and Diane with them or help them Starkey really enjoy attending Associate with their homework. Professor Stacey Wyland’s Social Justice They love talking to us course. But their experience outside of the and telling us what’s classroom has made the course especially going on at school. important. Knowing that someone Charlotte, a junior, and Diane, a is depending on me and senior, serve as mentors to children from knowing I can make at-risk environments at the Skyview a difference in that Apartments housing complex in Scranton person’s life is a really as part of their service learning course special feeling.” requirement at Keystone. Each Tuesday That type of afternoon for three hours, Charlotte, real-world community Diane, and other members of the class, involvement is exactly visit with young people ages 6-14 at the what Stacey hopes to apartment complex. They help them with achieve in her role as their homework, coordinate recreational Keystone’s coordinator activities, and often serve as friends and of service learning. mentors. “Our goal is for All Keystone students must take at Keystone students least one service learning course as part of a to obtain a well- From left: Associate Professor group of core requirements necessary for a rounded education Stacey Wyland and Diane Starkey Keystone degree. Each student’s work must that will prepare meet a specific, identifiable need and often them for success and provides valuable services for organizations enable them to be “All students are different and their with limited resources. Students gain responsible leaders in their professions and talents and goals are different. What’s valuable experiences which can provide their communities,” Stacey says. “We want important is that they are able to use them with a competitive edge when they our students to take this commitment to their talents to benefit others in society. search for employment. social responsibility with them when they Also, service learning can be an excellent Diane and Charlotte completed their leave campus to pursue their own careers.” professional experience as students prepare service learning requirements through Students may use their unique for careers in their respective fields or for Stacey’s Social Justice course. For them, the talents to fulfill their service learning graduate school,” says Stacey. service learning experience is irreplaceable. core requirement. For example, a student “I feel it’s really important to go out with technology expertise might help a into the community and interact with local social service agency develop new these kids,” says Diane. “It’s something I applications for the agency’s web site, an might not have had the opportunity to do education major may assist with an after- otherwise, and it makes me feel like I’m school program at a school or community giving something back to others while I’m center, and a graphic design student might learning myself.” create a brochure for a community health “The kids really enjoy being with us,” program. says Charlotte. “In many cases, there’s no

If you have a service learning opportunity that may offer a Keystone student a valuable work experience while fulfilling a community need, please contact the Alumni Relations Office, 1-877-4College, option 5, or e-mail [email protected].

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Jonathan Summers ’06: Camp Our Time Changes Lives

When Keystone College alumnus and Assistant Director of Admissions Jonathan Summers was asked to help out at Camp Our Time, he realized it would be a great opportunity Jonathan Summers ’06 meets with to assist a special group of kids. David Seidler at Camp Our Time’s gala After spending four and fundraiser in New York City. The group summers at the camp – recognized Mr. Seidler, best known for writing the play and screenplay for “The founded specifically to benefit King’s Speech,” for his contribution to the children who stutter – Jonathan stuttering community. discovered something else. Camp Our Time has enriched his own life, too. Jonathan is a great example of how Keystone alumni contribute their time and talents to make life better for others. “I really feel fortunate to be able to be a part of Camp Our Time. Hopefully, I’ve been able to have a positive impact on the lives of our kids. I know they’ve Jonathan Summers ’06 had a positive impact on my life in more ways than I could have ever imagined,” says Jonathan, who graduated from Keystone in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. career as a Keystone student. In 2007, at Camp Our Time was founded by Taro the suggestion of a friend, Michelle and Paul Rudd, and Vice President Joseph Alexander, an award-winning American Jonathan signed on to help at Camp Our Biden have been avid Camp Our Time actor, director, and teacher who has Time, which originated in New York before supporters. stuttered since he was five years old. Camp relocating to North Carolina. Michelle is The camp has garnered even more Our Time is one of several programs the camp’s associate director while Jonathan attention since the release of the movie, offered by Our Time, a non-profit spends two weeks every summer as activities “The King’s Speech,” an award winning organization founded by Mr. Alexander to coordinator, serving as a mentor and movie written by British/American writer help children overcome the difficulties of counselor to camp members. Keystone David Seidler, focusing on how England’s stuttering by improving their confidence student Mike Kubus has also gotten involved King George VI worked to overcome and communication skills. as a camp counselor. difficulties with stuttering. Jonathan Jonathan, a native of Leeds, England, Camp Our Time has received enormous recently met Mr. Seidler during a Camp began his experience as a camp counselor national attention for its work. The camp Our Time fundraiser in New York City. at another summer camp in Maine. has been the subject of feature stories by “The opportunity to give back by helping That’s where he met his wife, Michelle, Anderson Cooper on CNN, and by NBC’s kids who need it most has been one of a Scranton native who now teaches at Nightly News. Stories have also appeared the most rewarding aspects of my life,” Dunmore High School. in The New York Times, the Associated Jonathan says. “I’ve enjoyed every minute In 2002, the couple moved to the Press, and other national media outlets. of it, and I plan to be involved at Camp Scranton area, and Jonathan began his Celebrities such as singer Carly Simon, actor Our Time for years to come.”

18 KEYSTONIAN  www.keystone.edu student profile Tara Gwilliam: Dedicated to Helping People with Disabilities For Tara Gwilliam, service to others is more than just a part-time activity. It’s a full-time commitment and a way of life. Tara, a Keystone College senior special education major from Harvey’s Lake, Pa., has spent the past four years preparing to help others. Upon graduation, Tara will fulfill her long-time dream of becoming a full-time staff member at Cori’s Place, a non-profit organization in Hanover, Pa., which assists people with disabilities. Although she has worked at Cori’s Place part-time for several years, Tara is looking forward to graduating and beginning a long-term commitment to an organization that is particularly close to her heart. Cori’s place has a special meaning for Tara because it is truly a family affair. The non-profit was founded in 2002 by Tara’s parents, George and Therese Gwilliam. Cori Gwilliam, the couple’s 31-year-old daughter – and Tara’s older sister – is physically and mentally disabled. The Gwilliams started Cori’s Place to help Cori and other people with disabilities learn the basic skills they need to lead a happy and productive life. Tara Gwilliam “For me, there was never any doubt about what I wanted to do after I graduate. I’m going to work at Cori’s Place because Tara assists her it’s what I believe in. I’ve become so older sister Cori Gwilliam emotionally attached to everyone there, I couldn’t leave them.” But Tara wants to be more than just Dr. Roscoe Brown Tuskegee Airmen grow as a person and gain the confidence I an employee. She wants to take a leadership Scholarship recipient, Tara served as needed. I’ve developed a better perspective role in helping the organization grow and Keystone Student Senate president, on who I am and what I want to do with expand its mission. volunteered with the Special Olympics, my life. When you work with other people, “I want to look at opening a group and serves as a student representative you learn more about them and you learn home and possibly starting an early on the Keystone Alumni Association more about yourself. Keystone has really intervention program to help people with Board of Directors. She spoke on behalf helped me in many ways. Now I’m looking disabilities receive assistance earlier in their of all scholarship recipients at the 2011 forward to applying what I’ve learned to lives.” Scholarship Luncheon. Tara also volunteers help others at Cori’s Place. I know that’s During her career at Keystone, for activities at her church, Prince of Peace what I really want to do with my life.” Tara has made her mark in and out of Episcopal Church in Dallas, Pa. the classroom. A Monsignor Andrew “Being involved in a variety of McGowan Scholarship recipient and activities at Keystone has really helped me

www.keystone.edu  KEYSTONIAN 19 campus distinction My Thing Keystone has long enjoyed a reputation for outstanding recognition that motivates Keystone; rather it is a desire to do right environmental stewardship. Over the past few years the by the world in which we live. And the College community never College has implemented dozens of new sustainable stops striving to do more. practices, from retrofitting the campus with energy In celebration of Campus Sustainability Day, we asked efficient lighting, to reducing food waste and energy and water use students, staff and faculty, what was the one thing that they do by going to trayless dining, and establishing the Howard Jennings to assure that our natural resources are used wisely? People shared Nature Preserve, which offers 42 acres of protected land for hiking, their one thing by writing it on leaves, which were used to create a fishing, environmental education, and outdoor recreation. Each sustainability tree on display in the Hibbard Campus Center. The activity helped the College lessen its impact on the environment answers were as varied as the people who provided them. Below are or provided new opportunities to appreciate it. While Keystone a few of the ideas that are home-based and simple to implement. has received accolades for these efforts from many - such as And, as if saving the world weren’t enough of a motivator, they are the Princeton Review and Sierra Club Magazine - it is not this all easy, low-cost, and also save money! Lower Thermostat by Just Two Degrees Increase Gas Mileage by Keeping Pay Bills and Do Banking and Cost is $0. Save about $50 per year. Tires Properly Inflated Cost is $0. Shopping Online Cost is $0. Saves Put on a sweatshirt or add an extra blanket Saves $300+ per year. Underin- gas, paper, stamps, late fees, time, and and lower the thermostat. This saves flated tires use more gas. Keep your hassle! money, and some studies indicate a colder tires properly inflated to increase gas mileage. Stop Buying Bottled Water home may also help you burn calories Cost is about $12 for aluminum more quickly! Line Dry Your Clothes Cost is $0. reusable water bottle that will not Replace Paper and Plastic Bags with Saves $35 + per year and clothes degrade over time; $50 for water filter don’t wear as quickly or shrink. system. Saves $400 or more by not a Reusable Shopping Tote Use a clothesline or indoor drying buying bottled water, plus the cost and Cost is $1 per tote. Saves hundreds of rack. Pre-timed cycles often dry resources to produce the plastic bottles. bags annually and the resources used to clothes for as many as 15 minutes produce them. Reusable totes are readily Use the Public Library for Books, longer than needed, so use the minute available, durable, and come in fun colors Newspapers, and Music Cost is $0. setting and shut off when dry. Clear and patterns that allow you to personalize Saves an average of $100+ per year. the lint filter after every use to increase your commitment to the stewardship. efficiency. Rent, Swap & Freecycle Check Toilets for Leaks Cost is $0, Cost is $0 or rental fee. Savings Unplug Electronics When Not in and most leaks are very inexpensive to fix. are unlimited. Instead of buying new Use Cost is $5 - $10 per power items, look into borrowing or swapping, Saves gallons of water each week. Many strip. Saves $100 + per year off leaks go unnoticed. Put a few drops of dye electric bill. Even when not in use, through word of mouth, a note on a in tank, and if it shows up in bowl, there is electronics draw power for doing bulletin board at library, community a leak that needs to be fixed. nothing. Use power strips and turn center or grocery store, a tweet or a Facebook message. Visit www.freecycle.org Turn Down Water Heater & Wash off multiple electronics with the flip of a switch or use smart plugs that if you need an item or have an item Clothes in Cold Water Cost is $0. to offer. Many items can be rented Saves about $35 per year. Lower power off at outlet when not in use. rather than purchased, from tools to water temperatures can prevent scald- appliances to textbooks. ing, and even heavily soiled clothes Put a Stop to Junk Mail will come clean in cold water if you Cost is $0. Saves trees, water If everyone does just 1 thing to use a cold water detergent. and gas. Stop unsolicited mail by protect our resources, together we can registering with www.dmachoice. Use Reusable Towels Instead create a more sustainable world. Share org (unsolicited commercial of Paper Towels Cost is $3 - your 1 THING via e-mail to US mail and e-mail) and www. $5 per towel. Saves $105+ per [email protected]. year. Purchase a few reusable micro- optoutprescreen.com (unsolicited fiber dirt-grabbing towels, and stop credit card and insurance offers); or spending money every week on www.CatalogChoice.org (unwanted expensive paper products. catalogs).

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______1940s ______1950s Donald Foster ’40 passed away Margaret Thomas Buchholz ’52 on December 10, 2011. He writes a few columns in the was a member of Keystone's summer for the newspaper she administration from 1946 used to own, and has a new until his retirement as business book coming out this summer. manager in 1985. Don also A tentative partial title is "The wrote a history of Keystone. He Adventures of Josephine." It's a is the third of four generations memoir about her mother from of Fosters to attend Keystone, 1917 until she died in 1959; including his three children, about her life as a war worker in Donna ’68, Deborah ’70, and Larry Washington, D.C. and then her ’72. His children have endowed professional career as editor and the Donald and Marjorie Foster writer and travels throughout Scholarship in memory of their Europe in the 1920s. There is parents. even a chapter about her time at Keystone, as she found a John Roman ’43 reports he has trove of letters she had written been enjoying life at Country to her, and her answers. Meadows for four years and finds it very satisfying since Jane Partridge Conrad ’52 there are many activities to continues to volunteer with keep him busy. Fortunately, his her church, Freedom House, a children live in Maryland and non-profit to help the homeless Virginia and visit quite often. and people in crisis with meals and transitional housing. She Lois Smith Bagley ’46 was is also a mentor to elementary inducted into the Keystone students in the nationwide College Athletics Hall of Fame. Communities In Schools Classmates Esther Owens Watrous program. Since her husband ’46, Jean Gibson Duddy ’46, Paula Charley passed away over nine Freedman Wasser ’46, and Helen years ago, she finds her life is (Jimmer) James ’46 attended the less empty by keeping busy ceremony. helping others. She wishes all of We would like to thank Rita us a very good 2012. Cutie Jordan ’47 for her many Joan Rafaj Olson ’52 reports years as class correspondent. life in Minnesota can be fun, We are truly appreciative of her even when the weather is service. cold. She wishes that some of Jack Kostige ’47 reports that the her classmates could come to Keystone Junior College Classes Minnesota for a reunion as she of 1946 and 1947 Military In has not been able to come to Memoriam Endowment Fund, many Reunions. She fondly stands at $9,000, just $1,000 remembers trips on the cattle short of its goal of $10,000. wagon and girl's basketball. After five years or so at it, 1946 Joan and her husband are now and 1947 alumni are asked to retired. contribute, even moderately, and help finish it off in 2012.

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Ellen Eastty ’53 reports October Jack Peck ’57 and Sue Chisholm 2013 will be our 60th reunion Peck ’58 got together for dinner from Keystone and asks for your with Dave James ’57 and his help to round-up others with wife, Ann, at Elk Mountain. address and e-mail changes. We celebrated Dave's recovery Save the date, but in the mean- from his latest knee operation. time please send Ellen any news. Sue Davis Reese ’57, Julie Reynolds Feeney ’57 spent accompanied by her daughter some time with her daughter Kristen, spent September in Indiana and then traveled to traveling to Amsterdam, Florida to enjoy the winter with Belgium, Paris, and England. her sister, Ann. ______1960s Charles "Fitz" Fitz-Gerald ’57 George Wilhelm ’61 is retired in visited Clarks Summit during Marco Island, Fla. and Park the summer, had a pleasant City, Utah. He says hello to lunch with Buddy Weiss ’57 Eddie and Bob. and later spent sometime Jamie Wescott ’62 and his wife with Pete Sensi ’58. Fitz was unable to attend Homecoming recently returned from a 14 day because Theater Voices, a local vacation in Peru. During their theater group of which Fitz is stay they visited the capital city president, was presenting its fall of Lima, spent a deal of time production. That same weekend in Curco, extended their stay Confetti Stage in Albany, N.Y. to see Lake Titicaca, and their produced a play written by Fitz, final stop was Paracus. "He's Not Catholic." Those Carl Brown ’63 retired from TE of you in the Capital District Connectivity (formerly Tyco may wish to check the theater Electronics) in March 2011. schedules for performances of He has been busy finishing Fitz's plays. their retirement home in the Sue Conrad Hill ’57 traveled to southwest Virginia mountains Quantico, Va., to see her oldest of Grayson County. His granddaughter commissioned as daughter and son-in-law live an officer in the United States close by and three grandsons Marine Corps. keep him busy. Michael Drozdick ’63 Willie Miller ’57, after living a mile has been from the beach in Florida for retired for six years. He is en- joying his eight grandchildren 30 years and rarely visiting it, and volunteer work in the traveled to Long Beach Island, church and town government. N.Y. to meet up for a few days with eight friends who came Guy ’63 and Barbara Carter ’63 from far and near. Puffer are looking forward to Hal Miller ’57 made his annual the 50th reunion of the great trek to Nantucket, Mass. class of 1963! 2013 is just Despite several days of rain, the around the corner. Classmates, sun did eventually emerge and get your "stuff" together for he was able to ride his bike to all this event! his favorite haunts. He reports Byron Campbell ’65 and his wife, that he did not once fall off his Elaine, retired from careers as bike. computer consultants.

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Pierce Purcell ’65 is retired and are in the same shoes we were N.Y. Visit the firm's web site at ______Class Correspondents doing a lot of traveling and in when we were poor college www.robertsiegelarchitects.com The following classes are in having a great time. He says students. Keep in touch and for additional information on need of Class Correspon- hello to all KJC friends and see remember to give back to what Stephen is up to these dents: 1942, 1944, 1945, you at the next Reunion, party Keystone. It was a great school days. He expressed his many 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, on. then and is still that same great fond memories of his years at 1950, 1963, 2001, and place. It is up to us to keep Keystone and sends his best Ellen Acampa Fusaro ’66 and her 2010. Please contact the those thoughts and feeling to all. husband, Fred, are retired. They Alumni Office at 1-877- going. Hope to hear from you spend time in Naples, Fla. every Brian Keeler ’73 had a show 4COLLEGE option 5, if you are soon.” year and have traveled to Italy of his artwork entitled "Lake interested in serving as your class correspondent. often. They are blessed with ______1970s Light"at the Titus Gallery, two wonderful granddaughters, T.J. Granito ’71 is a senior Ithaca, N.Y., and has a new ______1938 Jennifer and Joanna. Ellen's environmental scientist and group of work at the West Bill Seamans memories of Keystone are still team leader at U.S. Coast End Gallery in Corning, N.Y., RR 2, Box 2114, Factoryville, PA some of her fondest. Guard Headquarters. He including an oil painting of 18419-9614 manages the Coast Guard's the Susquehanna River at Denny Coffinberger ’68 writes ______1939 National Environmental Ulster, Pa. “Class of 1968! I know this Florence Lampart Gammerdinger Compliance Program, seems early, but it's time to Mike Jones ’74 received the James [email protected] including pollution, start thinking about the The S. Armstrong Alumni Service prevention, hazardous waste ______1940/1941 Great Reunion IV, October Award from the University of disposal, recycling, and Vera Tetlock Mazaleski 2013, when alumni of 1968 Rochester in October 2011. environmental training. [email protected] will celebrate their 45th. Since Robert Cotiaux ’75, New the classes of 1967 and 1969 David Adomiak ’73 retired from ______1943 Gloucester, Maine, works as will be included, I encourage Pocono Mountain School Ron Frisbie a forester for Central Maine Michelle and Betsy to also get District after 36 years of [email protected] Power. He has also taken their classmates thinking about teaching 5th and 6th grade. 1951 people on fly-fishing excursions ______it. He is still active as a P.I.A.A. J. Fred Friden and raised champion spaniels. softball official and the "voice [email protected] Now that I am retired, I find of Riverside" for all their Frank Lombardo ’75 and his myself with more time to work ______1952 football and basketball games. around the house, to volunteer wife, Marna, relocated to Margaret Thomas Buchholz He has a deep passion for for the American Red Cross Fairfield, Conn. after 20 years [email protected] teaching geography and hopes in Bloomsburg, Pa. and of in Roswell, Ga. They have a to teach it on a college level. ______1953 course for more golf! I receive son, Mike (30), who still lives in Atlanta, Ga. Frank retired in Ellen Verhulst Eastty e-mails and forwards from Ron Gerald Creedon ’73 is in his 36th 2007 from corporate life and [email protected] Trexler and Colleen Rowland, year working for Elwyn, owns and operates Yellow Barn but haven't heard much Davidson School, an approved ______1954 Recording Studio. He still plays from everyone else. If there private school serving Gene Barashes guitar, and performs, produces, is anything going on in your individuals with disabilities [email protected] engineers, and records. lives or events you would like located in the western suburbs ______1955 to share with our classmates, of Philadelphia. He has so Cindy Caporaso ’78 writes Gail Lunde Dreas call, write, or e-mail me or the many fond memories of “Greetings Class of 1978! [email protected] alumni office. Keystone and thanks the Thirty three years later and I ______1956 College for all that it did to In August, Keystone will host still recall the many faces of Paul Farbanish give him the foundation he The Keystone Open which both students and professors [email protected] needed to pursue his career in benefits the Alumni Association who made my Keystone the field of education. ______1957 Scholarship. We are always experience richer. Hope you are all doing well. I have stayed in Harry O. Brooks looking for more alumni to join Stephen Joseph ’73 is enjoying [email protected] us. Along with being a great, his new role as director of touch with one or two grads, fun day, it helps raise money business development at Robert but for the most part, I have Willie Miller [email protected] for students at Keystone, who Siegel Architects in New York, lost contact with my Moffat

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______1958 Hall mates. Even after all of as well as a daughter, Devon, Ann Taddei Erdmann ’83 and her Sue Peck these years, I still remember who is a senior at Penn State husband, Dave, have three [email protected] you all. My Keystone memories University. wonderful children. Bri is a make me smile. I have some senior at Mansfield Univer- ______1959 Paula Falcone Notari ’79 is very old pictures...you know, sity majoring in music Helen Pell Constable living in Scranton, Pa. with the ones taken before the education, Derek is a junior [email protected] her husband, Jim, and their wrinkles had a chance to set in! at the Rochester Institute two sons. She is working as ______1960 A few years after Keystone, I of Technology majoring in a supervisor in a marketing Joseph Tarkett held a party and some former software engineering, and firm. Paula enjoys the casino, [email protected] "suite mates" came. Would Kiana is a sophomore at walking, and hanging out with love to reconnect with you State University of New York ______1961 friends. Barbara Isgar Vernovage ‘61 all....I am not on Facebook, Cortland majoring in adolescent [email protected] but I am on Twitter and ______1980s math and physics education. LinkedIn. You can contact Jonathan Lees Davis ’80 1962 has Nikki Moser ’85 was featured in ______me through there or through retired from being principal, The Abington Journal. She Nancy Witaconis my e-mail: cindycHope7@aol. [email protected] senior vice president of currently serves as president for com. I would like to hear from mechanical engineering at the AFA Board of Directors. ______1964 Sheldon Kay, who introduced Metropolitan Engineering, Inc. Pat Riley me to beautiful PEEC; Annie in Washington, D.C. Currently Lori Rosati ’87 has been employed [email protected] Trachtenberg, who shares my residing in Arlington, Va., he by the state of New Jersey for Curt Stevens birthday; Dave Zapp, who and his wife, Jill, spend much almost 20 years and has worked [email protected] just always made me laugh time at their ski house at Elk at the Division of Law, secretary and who was once my secret Mountain. to Acting Governor Donald 1965 ______crush; and the best roommate DiFrancesco, and the Alcoholic Susan J. Nathan, Ph.D. ever, Julie James. Also, what Cindy Wolff Cohen ’82 has lived Beverage Control for the past [email protected] about those KJC soccer players in North Carolina since nine years. She has a nine year ______1966 Fabio, and Jose Jordon? I had 1985. She is the owner of a old son, Hunter, and they share Allegra Campbell some contact with Jose in NYC guardianship business and their home with their adopted [email protected] but not sure if he is still there. provides services to individuals beagle, Comet. She says hello I also remember Cheryl (her with developmental disabilities, ______1967 to all classmates from KJC era - boyfriend looked like Rod mental health issues, and the 1986-1987. Betsy Kaufman aging population. She loves the [email protected] Stewart!) and Rob Walsh, not a student but a regular musician work she does. Cindy has one ______1990s ______1968 visitor to our suite. As for me, daughter, Sarah, who is a junior Steven Sopkie ’92 celebrated the Dennis Coffinberger well after leaving Keystone, I majoring in neuropsyc. She birth of his son, Steven Kyle [email protected] moved to Bethlehem, Pa. and would enjoy hearing from her Sopkie, on August 22, 2011. classmates. ______1969 earned a graduate degree from Michele Simonetta Thatcher Lehigh University. I spent Mike Perko ’82 was recognized [email protected] many years in early childhood with the 2010-2011 Teaching education, teaching and Excellence Award, the highest ______1970 training younger staff. Today, I honor bestowed to faculty Daniel E. Ceccoli, M.D. am very involved in my church [email protected] in the School of Health and and I am taking continuing Human Sciences at University ______1971 education classes at the Drew of North Carolina-Greensboro. Susan Sekol Leonard University Theological School. Mike won the same award ten [email protected] I live a busy life in New Jersey. years earlier while at University Grace and Peace.” ______1972 of North Carolina-Wilmington. William Brandt Robin Tyler Emmerich ’78 has He also recently earned the [email protected] been married 30 years to Eric. distinction of masters certified health education specialist ______1973 They have a son, Tyler, who is (MCHES). Gerald Creedon married and works in Tampa, Steven Kyle Sopkie, son of Steven Sopkie ’92 [email protected] Fla. in the insurance business

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Jurgita Gudisauskaite-Rohde ’98, #706

Todd Ardan ’93 and Bethany Jurgita Gudisauskaite-Rohde Blasi were married September ’98 has participated in many 10, 2011. Todd is employed in triathlons and was on the Iron parks and recreation with the Girl 2011 team. (photo above) city of Scranton, Pa. and ______2000s Bethany is a clinical payer Sara Ochse Walsh ’00 and liaison at Moses Taylor Nicholas Walsh were married Hospital Outpatient Oncology on October 8, 2010. Department. The couple resides in Scranton, Pa. Chasity O'Dell Mosser ’02 and her husband, William, celebrated Jiro Koumi ’93 graduated from their 9th wedding anniversary Boston College in 1995. in November. She would He has been working in like to thank Maria Fanning, the financial information Keystone’s director of com- technology industry for the munity outreach, for bringing past 15 years. Jiro married his them together. Their three wife, Minako, in 2006 and they children are now 10, 8, and 5. have a four year old daughter. He thanks all professors and his Aaron Calvey ’04 and Cristy dear friends from Keystone for Laudadio were married giving him the foundation on December 31, 2010. Aaron is which he stands today! admissions manager for South University, Chandler, Ariz. and Tom Dower ’94 and his wife, Erin, Cristy is the director of training and their daughter Hannah, for Education Management who turned one in December, Corp., Phoenix, Ariz. The currently reside in Kensington, couple resides in Gilbert, Ariz. Md. Tom works for the U.S. Senate and sings in the Brian Kowalski ’04 and Kathryn Washington Master Chorale. Sallavanti were married October 8, 2011. Brian is Danielle White ’94 accepted a a lead testing analyst in the position with SAS as a platform information technology administrator in the Solutions department of TMG Health OnDemand (SSO) division. and Kathryn a family medicine Lora Lavalle Booger ’95 had a resident at Geisinger Wyoming baby girl in October 2011. Valley Hospital. The couple resides in Old Forge.

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______1974 T.J. Horan ’05 and Stacy Matthew Zimorowicz ’07 and supervisor at Hallstead Janet Chambers Farrand Matiskella were married Brittany Tulaney were married Borough. They reside in 248 West Mill Road October 22, 2010. December 11, 2010. Matthew Hallstead, Pa. Long Valley, NJ 07853-9203 is a sales consultant at Verizon Elizabeth DeMarco Vohar ’06 Stephanie Clifford ’09 and William Wireless and Brittany is an ______1975 received her master's degree Davis ’11 are engaged. Stephanie ambassador for the Multiple Reagan McLane in school counseling in May is a child case manager at Sclerosis Foundation. They [email protected] 2011 and became a nationally Scranton Counseling Center reside in Archbald, Pa. ______1976 board certified counselor upon and William is a night manager Lin Nasatka Williams passing the National Counselor Tara O'Hora ’08 and Anthony at Price Chopper (see photo on [email protected] Exam in October 2011. Grande ’08 are engaged. Tara page 27). is manager and laboratory ______1977 Katie Carr ’07 was recently Brandon Dickerson ’09 has assistant in a crystallography Susan Huber Bisignani accepted into graduate school been hired as the Towanda lab at The Commonwealth 927 Clearview Road at La Salle University. Weekender site coordinator for Medical College and Anthony Moscow, PA 18444-9271 Keystone College. Brianna Betress Cunningham ’07 is employed by Banko North, ______1978 and Thomas Cunningham ’10 were Inc. Brandy Oakley Golden ’09 and Cynthia Caporaso married on August 7, 2011. Mark Golden recently opened Michael ’08 and his wife, Lucilia [email protected] (photo below). a new business, Millers Tag & Lopes ’08 McConkey, welcomed 1979 Title, in Montrose, Pa. They ______Jamie Kurilla ’07 and Steven their first child in February are also expecting their first Marjorie Phillips Paradise Uchic were married October 2012. 810 Stone Hill Road baby in August! 10, 2010. Jamie is employed Conestoga, PA 17516-9681 Robert Brenne ’09 recently in the autism department at Jeff Owens ’09 has been founded Artistic Amplification, ______1980 Friendship House and Steven employed with Progressive an online business that Penny Jo Carter Musto is employed by Deluxe Digital Insurance since November repurposes common and [email protected] Studios. The couple resides in 2010 and was recently sometimes collectible items and Jermyn, Pa. promoted to handling ______1981 turns them into amplifiers for commercial auto claims for Deborah Lumley Holly Pelick Mindas ’07 and Alan electric guitars or MP3 players Pennsylvania. 68 West 8th Street Mindas, Jr. were married June and other audio devices. Wyoming, PA 18644-1664 10, 2011. Holly is employed Anthony Pinto, III ’09 recently Tracy Soller Canfield ’09 and ______1982 by Northeastern Pennsylvania started his career with Met Jim Canfield were married Robynn Snook Meehan Telephone Co. and Alan is Life as a domain architect for September 24, 2011. Tracy is a [email protected] employed by Deluxe Digital all of U.S. business as well as staff accountant at Lochen & Studios. The couple resides in Latin America. He also recently ______1983 Chase and Jim is maintenance Tracey Whiteley Dority Browndale, Pa. completed his course work [email protected] at the University of Scranton for a dual MBA in managing ______1984 information systems and Stephen R. Cheskiewicz enterprise resources planning. [email protected] Bridget Ruddy Cabrera ’09 and 1985 ______Raymond Cabrera were Jodi Lameo married July 30, 2011. Bridget [email protected] is serving in the Army and is ______1986 a special agent assigned to the Brian Pevec criminal investigation division. [email protected] Raymond is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and ______1987 Eric Chase served two combat tours in [email protected] Afghanistan. The couple resides in Fort Bragg, N.C. Thomas ’10 and Brianna Betress Cunningham ’07

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______2010s Matthew Mroz ’11 had his glass, ______1988 ______1999 Kelly Iovieno ’10 and Spencer metal and mixed media Jacelyn Jenkins Beynon Angela Di Caprio Serafin Lunger ’10 are engaged. Kelly is sculpture artwork displayed at 521 Packer Street Rear [email protected] New Visions Studio & Gallery. Avoca, PA 18641-1019 a sales coordinator at Double ______2000 Verify and Spencer is the 9th Erica Simon ’11, Nick Shotwell ’11, ______1989 Jamie Burns grade basketball coach in the and current student Alex Seeley, Kathleen Driscoll Lines [email protected] Tunkhannock School District. [email protected] recently had their artwork ______2002/2004 John-Kevin Krajewski ’10 recently "Nightmare on Vine Street" ______1990 Bre Albertson Reynolds started a job at the Scranton displayed at New Visions Travis Rodgers [email protected] Counseling Center. Studio & Gallery. [email protected] ______2003 ______1991 Sarah Kubrick Litz Jennifer Ellis Ford [email protected] [email protected] ______2005 ______1992 Charmaine Walker Sean Joyce [email protected] [email protected] Karen Wilcox ______1993 [email protected] Damon Bowen ______2006 [email protected] Linda Priestner ______1994 [email protected] Kimberely Shaffer [email protected] ______2007 Shannon O’Connor ______1995 [email protected] Cornell Davis [email protected] ______2008 Stephanie Clifford ’09 and William Davis ’11 Sonya Metzger ______1996 [email protected] Lisa Marie Hall [email protected] ______2009 ______In Memoriam Mindy Owens ______1997 [email protected] ’39 Celeste Reese Morton ’61 Wallace Tracy Danielle Gautier Paul 12/12/2011 10/19/2011 [email protected] ______2011 Gina Osif ’40 Donald T. Foster ’66 William M. Kent ______1998 [email protected] 12/10/2011 11/7/2011 Christine Bedford ’72 David D. Wessman ’40 Arlene Fitze Spierling [email protected] 1/1/2012 10/17/2011 ’74 Dennis J. Coco ’41 Paul M. Norris 12/27/2011 12/7/2011 What’s new in your life? New job? New child? New spouse? ’79 Raymond J. Elick Big promotion? New adventure? New move? ’42 Adelle Slocum Powell 11/7/2011 11/28/2011 Keep your fellow alumni informed about the latest ’80 Robert N. Morden developments in your life. Contact your class ’42 george H. Koerner 10/30/2011 12/10/2011 correspondent, call 1-877-4COLLEGE, option 5, or e-mail [email protected] ’51 Robert E. Davies 10/8/2011

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Giving back to the community has always been a hallmark of Keystone College. See anyone you recognize in this photo of the Walk-A-Thon from the 1975 Nokomian? Share names or memories on the alumni facebook page: facebook.com/ keystonecollegealumni. Or send responses to Office of Alumni Outreach, One College Green, P.O. Box 50, La Plume, Pa 18440-0200.

Current students continue the tradition of serving the community. Here a group of Keystonians gather at the Lupus Loop in Scranton, Pa.

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calendarof upcoming events Come back to campus and enjoy one of these great upcoming events!

March April 19, 2012 MAY March 24, 2012 All-College Honors Convocation May 5, 2012 Alumni Pancake Breakfast and 12:45 p.m., Theatre in Brooks Alumni Luncheon at Sugar Shack Tour* Hershey Gardens* 9 a.m., Fireplace Lounge Noon, Hershey, Pa. Convocation Convocation Hershey Gardens Hershey Hershey Gardens Hershey Sugar Shack Tour Sugar Sugar Shack Tour Sugar April 21, 2012 Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer Reunions* 11 a.m., Athletic Fields May 5, 2012 Adopt-A-Highway with March 24, 2012 Student Senate* Opening reception of 9:15 a.m., Keystone College art exhibit featuring Professor May 19, 2012 Baseball Reunion Baseball Baseball Reunion Baseball Commencement Emeritus Bill Tersteeg 2 p.m., Bailey Field and former Keystone students, 4-6 p.m., Linder Gallery (exhibit runs Mar. 29 - Apr. 29) April 25, 2012 April Commencement April 3, 2012 Spring Undergraduate Commencement Research Celebration Concerts and Lectures Series 1 - 5 p.m., Theatre in Brooks present Poet Patricia Smith 7 p.m., Evans Hall SURC SURC April 6, 2012 NEPA Alumni Happy Hour* 5 p.m., PJ’s 1910 Pub, Hilton Hotel, Scranton, Pa.

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