VOL 27 NO 2 SPRING 2015 The Frostburg State University Magazineprofile

The Presidency of Jonathan C. Gibralter 2006-2015

After Nine Years of Leading Frostburg State University, President Gibralter Is Moving On

CCIT to be Named for Gira 3 | A World of Involvement 14 | Homecoming Scrapbook 26 From the President: Reflecting on My Time at FSU

It seems almost unimaginable that, after nine years as president ing through the middle of Baltimore by an alum who saw of Frostburg State University, this will be my last edition of my Bobcat license plate frame. The list goes on and on. FSU Profile. My time at Frostburg has been the most professionally alumni are all over the country and the world, in every occu- rewarding of my career, and I will be very sorry to leave. When pation, and they all tell a version of the same story. That story Laurie and I arrived in Frostburg in 2006, I will admit it was a always starts with these words: “I owe everything I have to huge adjustment for us. We moved here from Farmingdale State Frostburg State University. I wouldn’t be who I am today College in Long Island, N.Y. We built a house here; we attended without FSU.” many events on campus, This edition of Profile will certainly speak of accom- including plays, dance plishments during my tenure at FSU. These achievements, recitals and concerts. We including the “bricks and mortar” accomplishments, are attended many President’s important, but that legacy is not what gives me the most Concerts and loved hearing pride. What has truly meant the most to me has been getting the Chamber Choir under to know our students. I always enjoyed my time with them. the leadership of Dr. Karen I worked closely with the President’s Leadership Circle and Soderberg-Sarnaker. We the Student Government Association. I was directed by Mass went to Homecoming events Communication majors making “Down to Earth With Dr. and galas together. G” for FSU TV3. I was made an honorary member of Phi We also met alumni and Mu Alpha, a music fraternity. I felt so much pride attending became acquainted with students’ art exhibits, plays, concerts and recitals, watching this community. We got them compete athletically, and walking the track with them to know so many alumni during Relay for Life. It was a pleasure just working out next from so many generations, to them in the fitness center or sitting and talking with them even some who attended in the Lane University Center. FSU in the ’40s and ’50s, My priority first and foremost has been the quality of these like “The Boys” from the students’ education and the lives they would come to lead. ’60s, the baseball alumni I want them to leave FSU remembering it for the fine aca- from the ’70s and even the demic institution that it is. From my very first day on cam- alumni whom I first knew pus, I always gave our students the message that my door as students. I had the great was open to them. They took advantage of that, and I have privilege to bestow honorary learned so much from them over these years. The students Doctor of Humane Letters who attend FSU are some of the finest young people I have degrees to two great friends met. Kindness, generosity and intellectual curiosity define of FSU, Woodward D. Pealer them. I always want them to remember that FSU is the place and W. Dennis Thomas ’65. where they got their start. “What has truly meant I was particularly glad to be I am going to miss FSU and will cherish my time here. It able to present this degree has meant the world to me, and I only hope that people feel the most to me has to Dennis shortly before he I made an impact. Certainly, my time in Frostburg had a passed away, as his guidance profound impact on me personally. For that I will be forever been getting to know and friendship had an impact grateful. I will always be a proud Bobcat. on me that will truly never the students.” be forgotten. Sincerely, This has been one of the greatest privileges of my life – not only to know so many alumni, but to consider many as friends. I have met CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, Broadway actors and actresses, Hollywood producers, NASA astronauts, members of the Maryland General Assembly, business people, Dr. Jonathan C. Gibralter, President teachers, nurses, medical professionals and guidance counsel- ors. I’ve been stopped in parking lots throughout Pennsylvania, P.S. I hope Frostburg State University alumni will remain in touch with me after I start Washington, D.C., and Maryland. I was pulled over while driv- at Wells College in Aurora, N.Y., in July. My email address will be [email protected].

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profileVol. 27 No. 2 Spring 2015

18 PROFILE IN DEPARTMENTS LEADERSHIP In recognition of President 2 NEWS Gibralter’s nine years of • Stepping Up for Vets accomplishments, Profile presents • New VP for Advancement a reflection on some of these • Ice Bucket Challenge achievements, as well as thoughts • Wedding Staged in PAC from former students and others to illustrate what cannot be • Marcellus Shale Listening Project expressed in lists or data. • Composter Completes the Cycle • Calculations in the Cloud • House of Cards • SOFI Recognized • Staff Awards for Excellence Beth McMurtrie from The Chronicle of Higher Education and President Gibralter were interviewed by Gwen Ifill on • Duncan Wins Fantasy Award PBS NewsHour about high-risk drinking. • Shah Honored as Mentor • Bao Wins Board of Regents' Award

3 CCIT TO BE NAMED FOR PRESIDENT GIRA 8 ALUMNI NEWS • Byars' Connection Brings Vilanch to Campus “My predecessor had the dream that, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of individuals over the last eight years, evolved into the incredible Center for • High-Profile Classroom Observers Communications and Information Technology,” said President Gibralter. • Dukes a Rising Star • Get to Know New Board Members • Hayes Elected to House of Delegates 9 REFLECTION AT THE CROSSROADS • Riggleman Back in the Bigs • Starting Them Young When a career in professional baseball didn’t pan out, Keith Voelker ’73 learned that God had other plans for him. • Kuhn Inducted Into Soccer Hall of Fame • Celebrating Decades of Friendship

12 FOUNDATION NEWS • Old Main Society Spotlight: Coach Irwin 13 “BUCKET LIST” SCHOLARSHIP • Lauren Weller Sidorowicz Scholarship Alums who entered Frostburg as “raw public school students” with a • New Named Funds drive to succeed have achieved one of their goals with the Tyrone and Sandy Wyche Adams Scholarship, supporting students facing similar 22 SPORTS challenges to theirs. • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee • Return to "The Rock" 14 A WORLD OF INVOLVEMENT • Fall and Winter Wrap-Up The FSU student experience builds on academics through real-life • Fazenbaker Wraps Up Stellar Career practice. Students and alumni recount how their time with Student and Community Involvement programs has made a world of difference. 28 CLASSNOTES/MILESTONES • Books by Alumni • Calendar of Events 22 BUILDING SOMETHING TO LAST • Swimming Team Family Reception After 18 years as a member of Towson University’s football coaching staff, John Donatelli ’88 has been able to “build something that will 30 IN MEMORIAM hopefully last for the following generations.” 32 THE LAST WORD

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CAMPUS profile Vol. 27 No. 2 SPRING 2015 NEWS

John Short, Jr., VP for University Advancement and Profile is published for alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff of Frostburg State University. FSU Stepping Up to Serve Veterans and Military Students CCIT to Be Named in Honor of President Emerita Gira Executive Director of the FSU Foundation President As more men and women who have served in the military are transitioning to civilian life, The Center for Communications and Information Technology John Short Appointed Jonathan C. Gibralter growing numbers are headed to college and graduate school, and FSU is stepping up to find new (CCIT) will be named in honor of President Emerita Catherine Vice President and Chief of Staff and better ways to serve those who served us. Gira in a ceremony on Sunday, May 3. Approved by the University Vice President for Advancement Stephen Spahr Following the retirement of longtime counselor and coordinator of Veterans Services Pat System of Maryland Board of Regents at their February meeting, John Short, Jr., who was associate vice president Deasy, the Veterans Services Office was restructured and a full-time veterans services coordinator the naming honors Gira’s 15 years of service to FSU and her distin- Editor for Development at Albright College in Reading, Pa., was hired. The new coordinator, Danielle Dabrowski, has 10 years of experience serving veteran Liz Douglas Medcalf guished career in higher education. is the new vice president for University Advancement and military students. “My predecessor, Dr. Catherine Gira, had the dream that, and executive director of the FSU Foundation, Inc., Profile Design “I am focused on building an awareness on thanks to the efforts of hundreds of individuals over the last eight Colleen Stump overseeing all fundraising operations and alumni campus for our student veterans and helping For the fourth straight year, FSU was named to years, evolved into the incredible Center for Communications and programs for the University. Additional Design them to acclimate to the campus commu- G.I. Jobs’ Military Friendly Schools list, which honors Information Technology,” said President Gibralter. “Frostburg State Melissa Martz ’95, SCI Impact nity,” Dabrowski said. the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni greatly benefitted “John Short brings to FSU a solid record of Ann Townsell ’87, Homecoming Scrapbook Part of the need for awareness is based in trade schools in the country that are doing the most Dr. Catherine Gira from Dr. Gira’s leadership and service.” achievements in the arena of fundraising and Contributing Writers terminology. “There seems to be a discon- to embrace America’s military service members, Gira, an early and strong advocate for the construction of CCIT, recognized the need for development,” said President Gibralter. “I am Noah Becker M’06 nect with identifying veterans. They are not veterans and spouses as students and ensure their advanced and appropriate facilities for the rapidly transforming technology disciplines. She was confident that he will provide excellent leadership to Ty DeMartino ’90 our advancement staff as we prepare to launch a new David Driver normally the first to jump up and say they success on campus. present for the building’s grand opening in September. Barbara Filer are veterans, and the term ‘veteran’ does not In addition, late last year FSU was named one of To be named the Catherine R. Gira Center for Communications and Information campaign. He is looking forward to joining a campus Candis Johnson actually encompass all those who are serv- the top-ranked schools in the 2014 edition of the Technology, the building houses facilities for computer science, mass communication, community that is ‘focused on transforming the lives Ruth LaCourse ’14 ing – for example in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges for Veterans communications studies, mathematics, graphic design, the FSU TV3 studios and radio of young people.’” Skye Pinney ’15 the National Guard or station WFWM. Short was responsible for all aspects of Robert Spahr ’13 rankings, recognizing schools that participate in Christina Williams ’15 Reserves. They do not federal initiatives helping veterans and active service During Gira’s presidency from 1991 to 2006, the Performing Arts Center was completed fundraising at Albright. Before that, he spent consider themselves member apply, pay for and complete their degrees. and opened, and she successfully lobbied for the construction of the Compton Science Center, a decade at American International College in Photographers veterans because they which was completed in 2003. Under her leadership, FSU experienced significant growth in Springfield, Mass., including five years as vice Ayers Saint Gross are still currently Noah Becker M’06 academic offerings, enrollment, accreditation and attracting research and fundraising dollars. president for Institutional Advancement. Prior to Ty DeMartino ’90 serving,” she said. Following her retirement from FSU, she continues to be active in advocacy for the arts and his career in advancement, Short practiced law in Grad Images The Student Veterans Organization, leadership development through her service and leadership with the Maryland Humanities Connecticut, where his practice included estate Shannon Gribble ’98  founded a few years ago, continues to grow, Council Board of Directors and the Leadership Maryland Board of Directors. planning and elder law, two focus areas that have Brian Lang ’04 with a focus on outreach in the community served him well in the advancement field. Lovern Photography and raising awareness about benefits for Melissa Martz ’95 Danielle Dabrowski What the two colleges he served had in common Korey McCaffrey student veterans. The group welcomes all who was that, for many students, the ability to pursue Liz Douglas Medcalf are currently serving, veterans and/or supporters of veterans of all higher education was not a given, Short said. He Dave Romero branches of service in the U.S. Armed Forces. The SVA is a non-political, appreciated the life-changing opportunities that Joni Smith nonprofit organization that brings people together through a shared respect and desire to help financial aid could provide, and he sees similar need Colleen Stump the nation’s heroes, many of whom are friends and classmates. Last year, SVA worked with Sigma Ann Townsell ’87 among FSU’s student body. Tau Delta, the English honor society, to raise money and collect donations for care packages sent “I found I got a lot of meaning personally working Editorial offices are located in 228 Hitchins, Frostburg State University, to soldiers overseas, and Delta Omicron, a music fraternity, held a concert on Veterans Day to 101 Braddock Rd.,Frostburg, MD 21532-2303; phone 301.687.3171. benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. at a school where I can see the transformation Frostburg State University is a constituent institution of the University System of in students’ lives from the opportunity to get Maryland. FSU is a smoke-free campus. “We want to reach out to all members of the campus community who are veterans and include FSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution. Admission as well as all them in our efforts as well,” Dabrowski said. an education.” Short said. “By raising money for policies, programs and activities of the University are determined without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or handicap. FSU is committed An FSU chapter of the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society, the first national honor scholarships and other opportunities, in my own to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with little way, I’ve helped transform the lives of those disabilities. To request accommodation through the ADA Compliance Office, call society for student veterans and military in institutions of higher education, was established this 301.687.4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1.800.735.2258. year. In addition, a number of initiatives are in the planning stages to help veterans and their Making a Splash for Their Colleagues young men and young women.” dependents, she said.  Short earned his juris doctor degree from the PLEASE RECYCLE THIS MAGAZINE OR PASS IT ALONG TO A FRIEND. Faculty members in the Department of Educational Professions ended their fall planning retreat with the ALS Ice Bucket University of Connecticut School of Law and his Challenge, in recognition of colleagues who have been touched by the disease. Joyce Wheaton-Crowe, at left, had been diagnosed with the disease and has since passed away from it (see In Memoriam, p. 35). Amanda Ruthenberg´89, pictured bachelor’s degree from Franklin and Marshall College. third from left, lost her husband Ron to ALS in early 2014.

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Time to Listen: A World of Experiences: Students and Savage River Watershed Partner on Marcellus Shale Study Calculations in the Cloud By Candis Johnson By Robert Spahr ’13 Last fall, FSU students partnered with the Savage River Watershed Association to participate in “Marcellus FSU computer science faculty and students have Shale in Mountain Maryland: A partnered with Maryland-headquartered vCalc Listening Project” to document local hopes and concerns regarding proposed LLC through a Maryland Industrial Partnerships hydraulic natural gas extraction in (MIPS) grant to improve vCalc’s innovative online Western Maryland, sometimes called fracking. The project is part of the calculator. The vCalc application embraces the Music Majors “Stage” a Wedding That Appalachian Regional Commission’s power of the Internet and social media to create a Hits All the Right Notes Appalachian Teaching Project, which user-friendly, universal, customizable free online Members of the student vCalc team, from left, are Nabeelah Hassan, Megan Balukoff and Justin Liller, pictured with vCalc’s In a first for FSU’s Department of Music, music majors provides funding for project-related CEO, Kurt Heckman. Not pictured is Hunter Metcalfe, the fourth member of the team. calculator for educators, students, scientists, Mikayla Young and Zachary Dodge wrapped up their travel and conference participation. From left, students Tyler Lindsey, Sedia Ngofa and Morgan Schurg from other fields of study, she broadened her Liller agreed. In addition to a standing job junior recital by tying the knot – right on the Pealer Recital Two FSU classes are working on review their poster to be presented at academic conferences. industrial users and laymen. mathematics knowledge as well, she said. offer from Heckman and vCalc, “One of the Hall stage. this project throughout the academic For Brad Rinard, chair of FSU’s Department Senior Nabeelah Hassan appreciated the biggest places that hires from FSU is IBM’s Young and Dodge, who met during their freshman year – “Folklore in Appalachia” and “Sociology of the Environment.” Both courses of Computer Science and Information ability to work on a real product, rather than a Rocket Center [facility] in West Virginia. year in fall of 2009 and got engaged in July of 2013, had Project in Washington, D.C. View it at are taught by Dr. Kara Rogers Thomas, an bit.ly/MarcellusListen. Technologies, this is his second partnership theoretical classroom project. We’re now ahead of the game. They do the planned for a June wedding, but they knew they wanted associate professor in the Department of This spring, students in “Sociology of the with a Maryland industry through MIPS. Junior Hunter Metcalfe appreciated what same sort of programming there,” Liller said. to be married on the Pealer stage. They decided that since Sociology. The students are being trained Environment” are continuing these efforts, These grants are a “great opportunity for our he learned about programming in Groovy and Thanks in part to the experiences his their families would already be there for their recital, why to listen, record and respect a full range of hosting additional listening sessions, attend- students,” he said. Four of Rinard’s students in working on an interfaced website, as well as students have, they “don’t have trouble finding not follow it with the wedding? opinions and attitudes, while avoiding impos- ing several community events and designing computer science are building equations and knowledge he gained about equations. employment. They just need to find a place After they performed their joint recital with the ing an agenda or opinion-based approach to an online survey to be made available via sets of constants used in the calculator applica- Heckman likes working with FSU students they’re comfortable with. [This experience] will requisite art songs in multiple languages, they bowed and the topic. social media. tion. Performing that work, “The students because they “are good self-starters. They don’t be great for the job search,” Rinard said. left the stage. Then they returned, Young in her wedding Over the fall, students in “Folklore in Student representatives from both classes get hands-on experience with a commercial need a lot of handholding,” he said. “The work The vCalc calculator can be found at www. dress and Dodge in his tuxedo. Appalachia” designed the Listening Project. plan to host a poster presentation at the product, which the students here vcalc.com.  They exchanged vows in front of their family and They conducted door-to-door interviews and annual meeting of the Appalachian Studies you can’t get “The students get hands-on experience with are putting in … friends, with maid of honor Bailey Kerr ’14 and best man set up information tables at several events and Association in Johnson City, Tenn., and in a classroom: will be used by J.B. Dodge at their sides. Members of Sigma Alpha Iota regional libraries. in April, students and members of the dealing with a a commercial product, which you can’t get in nursing students Lambda Theta chapter lined the stage behind them to sing In December, those students presented Savage River Watershed Association will client, applying in our country a benediction, and the newlyweds left the recital hall to their work at the annual gathering of the collaborate on a presentation at FSU’s Focus knowledge from a classroom: dealing with a client, applying and others  their courses. around the world, the Beatles’ “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” They were then Appalachian Regional Commission’s Teaching Frostburg event. knowledge from their courses. It’s great on joined by their family and friends for a reception at First It’s great on available freely Presbyterian Church in Cumberland. a resumé.” a resumé.” to people who The students couldn’t afford to “It was a dream wedding filled with lots of smiles, Dr. Brad Rinard first interviewed get professional laughter, tears of joy and so much love,” said the bride. The Circle of Life Chair, Department of Computer Science & Information Technologies calculator soft- – Skye Pinney For the past two years, Frostburg Grows, a greenhouse complex built on a former strip mine on the outskirts FSU professors of Frostburg, has been growing produce and native tree seedlings, all part of its mission that includes helping area from a variety ware.” He already Justin growers expand their seasons and increase the availability of local food. With the entry of Chartwells, a new food of academic fields outside their major. sees the students’ work utilized in more than Liller, a senior, said the professors are “giving 60 countries. service provider on FSU’s campus that is actively seeking local growers as suppliers, Frostburg Grows produce is House of Cards us textbooks and showing equations that As part of vCalc’s educational goal, the now being purchased to serve to Frostburg students at Chesapeake Dining Hall. Over the course of three evenings in October, will be useful, then they can use [vCalc] in company is building a social network around Now the circle is complete. Chartwells has installed a quick-composting machine called “The Rocket” that is FSU students built a three-dimensional fractal, a their class.” The experience was his first time the calculator. “It will be a professional social combining pre- and post-consumer food waste from the dining hall – roughly 60 gallons a day – with wood geometric shape that can be subdivided into smaller working in the field and a lesson in teamwork, media network, suitable for educational versions of itself, known as a Menger sponge. chips from the City of Frostburg’s yard waste collection. That combination creates a rich, dark compost that fills he said. or professional purposes,” Heckman said. the planters at Frostburg Grows, where tomatoes, squash, lettuce, herbs and more will be grown and eventually Using 3,000 business cards to build it, the students Once collected, the students coded the Unlike student work on traditional social were participating in a global mathematical Mega served to students in Chesapeake. And the cycle will continue. Frostburg Grows in the past has produced as much information in Groovy, a Java framework. media platforms, “the content stays relevant as 300 pounds per week of tomatoes and squash. Chartwells has offered suggestions for what produce it would Menger exercise that was being held at scores of The FSU computer science major “teaches for decades.” sites around the world. Among the builders were, like Frostburg Grows to plant this year. By the time Frostburg Grows’ early planting season begins, five high- a lot of Java,” according to vCalc CEO Through the experience of working directly from left, math major Michelle Welch, computer tunnel greenhouses will be operational and producing food. Kurt Heckman. with an industry partner, the students science major Steven Messmer and math majors This local, sustainable food production chain will serve as a readily reproducible model for schools and Through her work on the grant, senior “have a hand up on everyone else for jobs,” Laura Simmons, Michael Shannon and Philip communities around the country, not to mention that composting dining hall food waste will also save the Megan Balukoff learned better programming Heckman said. University several thousand dollars in trash hauling fees each year. skills and better research skills. Collecting data Rose ’14. Learn more at megamenger.com.

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CAMPUS Shah Honored as Mentor Dr. Amit Shah, a professor in the College of Business’ Department of Management, has been recognized with FSU’s Outstanding Mentor Award. Alumni nominate faculty who have made a significant impact in their students’ professional and personal development. Shah has been working at FSU for more than 25 years and has made a name for himself HONORS as a fair, passionate teacher who challenges his students to give their all and rise to meet challenges. He is prolifically involved in his broader academic community and has received awards for several papers. Blair Knouse Alan Eichorn Linda Lewis Students recognize him for going the extra mile and his smart sense of humor, giving advice like, “If you think I’m tough, wait until you get in the real world!” Graduates of his business capstone course say he urged them to be their best. FSU Recognizes Three With Staff Awards for Excellence Business alum Shannon Gribble ’98 praises his Dr. Yan Bao Three outstanding employees, Blair Knouse, Linda Lewis and Alan “Ike” Eichhorn, were powerful role as a mentor: “He pushed you to do it honored at Fall Convocation for outstanding service to the University. The recipients, who have a well and then some, think outside the box, work as Bao Wins Regents' Award for Teaching combined 51 years of service to FSU, were nominated and chosen by their colleagues. a team, value your peers and complete quality work Dr. Yan Bao, an associate professor in the FSU Knouse was honored in the exempt (salaried) employee category. He began his career at FSU on time with no excuses. He sincerely cares for his Department of Accounting, has been awarded the in 2013 as the Chemistry Department’s lab manager and has become a valuable asset to the students – both as a student and as a person and Regents’ Faculty Award for Teaching, the highest honor displays genuine interest in your success profession- department because of his efficiency and the time he takes to listen to others. His attention to that the University System of Maryland Board of Regents detail ensures that the proper equipment and supplies are purchased and maintained. On campus, ally and personally.” bestows to recognize exemplary faculty achievement. Knouse is the advisor for the Music Department’s Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity. Off campus, he serves Shah’s passion has spread to the community “Dr. Bao has been one of the most dynamic faculty as president of the Frostburg Arion Band and plays the flute in the band. beyond the Frostburg campus. He has shown his members in our College,” said Dr. Ahmad Tootoonchi, dean Eichhorn was recognized under the non-exempt employee/facilities-maintenance category and commitment to developing business in Western has been at FSU for 34 years, the past 18 as a locksmith. He has literally opened doors in every Maryland through Mountain City Coffeehouse of FSU’s College of Business, routinely earning among Stacey Utley-Bernhardt, coordinator of SOFI at FSU building on the FSU campus, even installing brand-new locks and issuing the first keys for FSU’s and Creamery, which he owns with his wife, the highest evaluation ratings, especially in teaching. newest facilities. Devoted to community service, Eichhorn volunteered on a mission trip to Haiti Yashmi, and through his research on Maryland “This has been due to her student-centered teaching Dr. Amit Shah accepts the Outstanding Mentor after the devastating 2010 earthquake. He has served his church in various capacities, been a microenterprises. philosophy and her commitment to innovative and SOFI Honored for Contribution Award from Shannon Gribble ’98, who engaging teaching approaches,” he said. member of the Frostburg Fire Department and assisted as a “searcher” with the Western Maryland nominated him. Shah also welcomes alumni into his classroom to to Distance Education Crime Scene Investigators under the direction of the Maryland State Police. share their invaluable experience, and has worked Her students’ comments have consistently reflected her Lewis, who has been a dedicated FSU employee for the past 15 years, was honored in the with the Alumni Association to take students to their workplaces. In recognition, the caring attitude and devotion. FSU’s Student Online Freshman category of non-exempt (hourly) employee. She is an executive administrative assistant in the Alumni Association granted him the status of honorary alumnus. “Some students learn better through lecture, others Initiative (SOFI) program won the Office of the Dean in the College of Education, where she is diligent, thoughtful and prompt “He gets it and shares it … with a sense of humor and continuous smile,” Gribble said. through reading or Power Points and others may learn Distance Education Innovation Award in responding to the needs of the office and an invaluable resource in its day-to-day operations. —Ruth LaCourse ’14 better through trial and error. In Dr. Bao’s class, you were at the NUTN Network Conference last Concerned for the well-being of FSU’s students, Lewis organizes events such as a “hat, scarf and never at a disadvantage if you learned better through fall, recognized for the development of an mitten drive” during the cold Frostburg winter season. a certain method because she literally made ALL of innovative practice that contributes to the Staff Awards for Excellence are funded by the FSU Foundation’s Annual Fund Campaign. them available for students,” said current MBA student field of distance education, specifically a Lauren Martin. new or ongoing program in student support She redesigned the MBA Financial Accounting class for services. SOFI allows freshmen to take one or Andy Duncan Wins World Fantasy Award online delivery to provide a learning environment similar more courses in core skills that are required For Wakulla Springs, a novella about multiple generations in an African-American family to that in a face-to-face class. for graduation in the summer before their living in a strange place in Florida, Andy Duncan, associate professor of English, was She uses an online homework system for instant first semester. It gives them a head start awarded the 2014 World Fantasy Award for Best Novella. The awards, widely considered feedback; an online conference room so students can ask toward graduation and allows more flex- one of the most prestigious fantasy awards, were given at the World Fantasy Convention. questions and participate in discussions; and a project ibility as they plan their college careers, “It’s just an amazing honor. I can’t get over it,” Duncan said. in which students use annual reports of publicly traded such as for study abroad, internships, earlier Wakulla Springs, which Duncan co-wrote with Ellen Klages, was also a finalist for the companies to learn how to make a financial statement 2014 1974 1936 1894 graduation or pursuing a second major or 2014 Hugo, Locus and Nebula writing awards. This is Klages’ first World Fantasy Award and analysis, applying knowledge to real-world settings. a minor. Duncan’s third. Duncan previously won in the Collection and Short Fiction categories. His She also coached other faculty to help them improve “The conference helped me to think novelette Close Encounters won a 2013 Nebula Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Second-, er, Fourth-Hand Robe their online teaching skills. about how we market our online experience Writers of America. He has also won the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award for his Bao was one of the first faculty members to take the Stacey Utley- Andy Duncan Tiffany Slye Weschler ’14 took the concept of hand-me-downs to a whole new level at December’s here at Frostburg,” said novella, The Chief Designer, and has been nominated for the Hugo Awards multiple times. lead in incorporating global-experiential learning into Bernhardt, coordinator of SOFI at FSU. commencement ceremony. The cap and gown she wore were previously worn by her grandmother, Jenny Duncan is only the eighth person to win three or more times in the fiction categories. FSU’s curriculum, organizing two study abroad programs “So many institutions in North America Slye Saunders, when she graduated from Columbia Union College 40 years before. It was also the one Wakulla Springs is different from other World Fantasy Awards nominees in that it is not fantasy in the traditional called “Impact China,” a combination of travel and online get stuck doing the ‘same old thing’ when worn by Weschler’s great grandmother, Mary Nelson Anderson, Salem College Class of 1936. But that’s sense. Fantastic elements in most fantasy fiction are obvious, like witchcraft in the Harry Potter series, but are less so instruction that turned out to be highly valuable global it comes to distance education, and it was not all. The first in this long line of proud women to wear the cap and gown was Weschler’s great-great in Wakulla Springs. learning experiences for students. These efforts have been great for me to go and share SOFI with grandmother, Jennie Anderson, upon her graduation from Salem in 1894, four years before the founding “The monster never comes out of the woods,” Duncan said. “It’s about the magical worlds and monsters we create expanded to direct communication with universities in other people who are as excited about of Frostburg Normal School No. 2. “It is a great tradition to be a part of,” Weschler said. China for establishing collaborative academic programs. online learning as we at FSU are.”  for ourselves.” To read Wakulla Springs, visit bit.ly/WakullaSprings. 

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NEWS By Ty DeMartino ’90

eith Voelker ’73 had a dream that he to drive to Butler, I had to accept that it was my job to make didn’t publicly share with anyone – Pa., to play in an it work.” until last Homecoming. All-Star baseball game Voelker’s career led to a role as a department At FSU’s 2014 Homecoming, with professional chair early in his career, then into administra- KVoelker, a retired educator, stood in scouts in the stands. tive jobs. He eventually became assistant front of a group of baseball alumni to accept When he arrived in superintendent for educational services in the Jim Anderson Memorial Award, presented Pennsylvania, the the East Pennsboro Area School District in to outstanding alumni who have excelled in sun was shining and central Pennsylvania where he and his wife, Anita Nedzel Voelker ’73 Megan Zimmerman ’07/M’10 had some high profile observers in her language arts class in February. In the foreground at right their careers. Voelker, a Bobcat Hall of Fame Voelker took it as , and their children are, from left, National PTA President Ortha Thorton, Bates Middle School Principal Paul DeRoo and U.S. Secretary of Education inductee who was a star pitcher at Frostburg a sign. relocated. He even taught at Messiah College State, admitted that his chosen career wasn’t “As I stood on that Voelker's photo from the as a supervisor of student teachers, sharing his Matt Byars ’13 and writer/comedian Bruce Vilanch Arne Duncan. his intention. He fully expected to live his baseball diamond, I 1973 Nemacolin “never-give-up approach” to education. life after Frostburg as a professional baseball thought, ‘This is God “There’s no greater compliment for a teacher High-Profile Guests player. He was crushed when life put him on a telling me where I’m going to be.’” than when a student comes back and says Alumni Connection Brings Star It wasn’t business as usual for Megan Zimmerman ’07/M’10, different course. In the locker room, Voelker was approached ‘thank you.’” to Speak to Students a seventh-grade language arts teacher, when U.S. Secretary of “It’s the first time I ever articulated it,” by reps from the Boston Red Sox, Detroit At the Homecoming awards ceremony Education Arne Duncan visited her classroom in February, but she said Voelker, admitting that he spent many Tigers and Texas Rangers. They took his where Voelker shared his journey and his “Hello, I’m Honey Boo Boo.” didn’t let on. sleepless nights thinking about this number and said, “We’ll call you.” The next crossroads, he also had “something” to thank. That was the joke that Emmy-award win- Duncan was holding a town hall meeting at Wiley H. Bates acceptance speech to the day, back in his hometown in Baltimore “I thanked baseball,” he said. “It led me to a ning writer and comedian Bruce Vilanch Middle School in Annapolis, Md., where Zimmerman teaches, gathered group of alumni County, Voelker sat by his phone and waited. very fulfilling career.”  used to launch his free-flowing, humor-filled and came to observe her classroom beforehand, along with Ortha and students. “I wanted The phone never rang. question-and-answer session with FSU Thorton, National PTA President. Both men complimented to say something that “I was absolutely devastated,” he recalled. students last fall. Vilanch’s face is most familiar her teaching. would hopefully make “And then my mom passed me where I was sit- to fans of the revived game show Hollywood “It was an honor to have them visit my school and classroom,” an impact.” ting and said, ‘God has other plans for you.’” Zimmerman said. “I am so proud of my students. They did a great Voelker recalled his rainy She was right. Squares, but his humor is familiar to anyone Megan Zimmerman '07/M'10 job with our lesson.” who has watched a major awards show or such and U.S. Secretary of Education graduation day in Fortunately, Voelker had earned a health classic TV as The Carol Burnett Show or The To round out the day, she was later invited to be in a photo op, Arne Duncan. 1973 when and physical education degree at Frostburg Sonny and Cher Show. where she met Dr. Lillian Lowery, Maryland State Superintendent he skipped – a career direction that he had never really Vilanch’s appearance – and the amazing of Schools. his com- intended to pursue. He was hired as a teacher opportunity for students – came as a result mencement in the Baltimore County School System. of Vilanch’s booking agent, Matt Byars ’13. ceremony On his first day, Voelker set up cones for a Vilanch was passing through on his way to Dukes a Rising Star on Stage soccer demonstration and rehearsed what he Washington, D.C., for a writing gig, and he Jessica Frances Dukes ’02 has been busy in the spotlight of East was going to say. Then Leonard walked in. agreed to speak to students at Byars’ alma Coast stages. When Voelker placed the ball at the student’s mater, waiving his usual appearance fee in In February, the four-time Helen Hayes Award nominee played feet, he watched as Leonard kicked it as hard recognition of that connection. Tonya in Washington, D.C.'s Arena Stage production of King Hedley II, a as he could and then lounged on the bleachers Byars has his own show biz stories. For drama about an ex-convict’s homecoming after seven years in prison. for the rest of the class. Should he let the example, an early act he worked with was a In August and October, Dukes performed in an Off-Broadway play student go or figure out how to reach him? small neo-soul band that “no one had ever at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. The play, Bootycandy, is a “I had to find a way to reach Leonard,” heard of.” That band was The Roots, a group series of sketches by Obie-winning Robert O’Hara about growing up he said. Jessica Frances Dukes ’02 that now has nearly 20 albums and is the as a gay African-American. Dukes played multiple roles, including the That instance of defiance – in his first class – house band for The Tonight Show With Jimmy young version of the main character, Sutter; Sutter’s mother; and Sutter’s little sister. set Voelker on a course and equipped him with Fallon. Byars left FSU before graduating, but Before that, she starred as the title character in Beneatha’s Place on Baltimore’s Centerstage. The play, by a philosophy that would guide him through he spent the last six years building his business, the Centerstage’s artistic director, Kwame Kwei-Armah, is a follow-up to Bruce Norris’ Pulitzer- and Tony-winning his more than 40-year career as an educator. “Leonard and I finished the year together. reputation, connections and client list in the Clybourne Park, which is a spin-off of the 1959 Broadway play, A Raisin in the Sun. Dctheaterscene.com said Dukes But I realized that there would always be those Anita ’73 and Keith Voelker ’73 and their rescue dog Nyla entertainment business. Byars decided to “dazzlingly realized” Beneatha’s character. students who were going to challenge me. at their new home in Cave Creek, Ariz. complete his studies in 2013 to add a diploma Dukes also appeared in an episode in season 6 of CBS’s The Good Wife. She has performed throughout the  to his already healthy resumé. Washington, D.C., area, Baltimore, New York City and more and has taught classes at Imagination Stage in Bethesda, Md., Montgomery College and Howard University.  Keith Voelker ’73 received the 2014 Jim Anderson Memorial Award at Homecoming.

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Getting to Know Your New Board Members Hayes Elected Maryland State Delegate Kuhn Inducted Into Antonio Hayes ’00 has been elected as the Democratic del- Soccer Hall of Fame KEVIN McSHANE '89 egate to the 40th District in the Maryland House of Delegates. As the Alumni Association Board of Directors plans its upcoming outreach to FSU alumni, we wanted to In December, longtime Philadelphia, Pa. Hayes was appointed as Chief of Staff to the Baltimore City introduce you to five of the newest members of the Board. Department of Social Services in 2010. There, he led his team coach and educator George FBI Supervisory Special in reducing the number of children in foster care by 58 percent Kuhn ’62 was inducted into

Agent by ensuring they were placed with permanent families. Hayes the Frederick County, Md., RAYMOND "BUSTER" NELSON '77 Accomplishments/ also improved business practices, promoted efficiency and cre- Soccer Hall of Fame, which Fredericksburg, Va. Activities: Supervises ated a culture of accountability. Under his direction, Baltimore honors individuals for their Intelligence Squad in City DSS gained national recognition for the modernization contributions to the sport both CEO of Buster Nelson Insurance Agency, Inc., State Farm Insurance George Kuhn ’62 Philadelphia; team leader and effectiveness of its social services and is now one of the on and off the field. Accomplishments/Activities: Proud entrepreneur of 32 years as agency CEO for FBI Northeast Child most well-respected social service organizations in the country. The lifelong Frederick County resident What is your favorite FSU memory? Abduction Rapid Development Team; 12-year veteran From 2006 to 2010, Hayes was Assistant Deputy Mayor served as varsity head coach from 1962 until My entire college years were good memories. However, my favorite is sitting on the Chesapeake of Philadelphia FBI SWAT Team of Baltimore, a role in which he oversaw the city’s public 1995, first at Emmitsburg, then at Catoctin  Antonio Hayes ’00 high schools. He was the longest-tenured high Dining Hall steps after dinner with friends joking with and about people who passed by. What is your favorite FSU memory? safety agencies. school sports coach in any sport in Frederick What do you hope to accomplish during your time as a Board member? One of my favorite memories is playing soccer all four County history when he retired from coaching I hope to bring the resources, business acumen and connections I have established during the years to help the years at Frostburg. Through the sports network, in 1995. Board reach its goals. Through these efforts, FSU and students will be the recipient of financial support to enhance I developed outstanding friendships. Kuhn coached one state runner-up team growth and education. What do you hope to accomplish during your Riggleman Back in the Bigs and seven district champions, plus he made his time as a Board member? In November, the Cincinnati Reds promoted Jim Riggleman ’74 again, this mark in leadership roles, serving as District I As a Board member, I hope to enhance the learning time to third base coach of the Ohio team. Riggleman joined the Reds in 2012 chairman for 10 years and state soccer chair- KATHY NICHOLAS BOYKINS '80 experience of the students of Frostburg and promote as the manager of their Double-A affiliate, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. For man for 15 years. He organized the first youth all of the great qualities of the University. the last two years, he managed their Triple-A affiliate, the Louisville Bats. This soccer clinic in Frederick County, where 750 Ellicott City, Md. season marks his return to the major leagues. youths attended an event featuring Navy’s Allstate Insurance Co. Performance Consultant Riggleman has coached and managed in major and minor league baseball men’s soccer team. He was the first president Accomplishments/Activities: Ten years as Wellbeing Champion for Allstate, promoting SARAH KUHN '12 since 1981. His career also includes managing the Chicago Cubs from 1995 to of the Frederick County Coaches Association, healthy living; 33 years with Allstate 1999, the Seattle Mariners in 2008 and the Washington Nationals from 2009 a charter member of the Blue Ridge Soccer Germantown, Md. to 2011. Officials Association and a collegiate soccer What is your favorite FSU memory? official, where he worked NCAA Division I Twinbrook Elementary “I was happy to get the opportunity,” Riggleman told mlb.com. “There were I often reflect on my time at Frostburg and will always cherish the many memories that have matches. School Fourth-Grade Jim Riggleman ’74 a lot of good candidates, and I’m flattered that they chose me.” been instrumental in shaping and molding me into the person that I am today. Oddly enough, At Frostburg he was a two-sport student- Teacher the classes that gave me the most insight were not always the classes where I got the best athlete, playing basketball and baseball.  grades. … However, some of the best memories were of the times that I spent with my fellow classmates in the Lane Accomplishments/ Center, Chesapeake Hall and the dormitories. I was very active in different organizations and these interactions were just as Activities: PTA member; important as the instruction that I received in the classroom. My time at Frostburg was one of my best life experiences. Girls on the Run coach; What do you hope to accomplish during your time as a Board member? yearbook co-chair CELEBRATING DECADES OF FRIENDSHIP I hope that … I can share my passion for giving back to Frostburg and the students with other alumni who have not yet What is your favorite FSU memory? re-engaged themselves with FSU. We must reach back and help those who will be our legacy by giving of our time, talent My favorite memory from Frostburg was becoming a and treasure to ensure the tradition that has given us so much continues to give to others. student leader. I … had so many wonderful experiences as a result. I went to New Orleans on the Alternative Spring Break trip and then traveled to Prague with KEITH PRICE '82 members of the President’s Leadership Circle. I thank Windsor Mill, Md. Frostburg for preparing me for the real world and helping Senior Tax Practitioner at The Hutt Co. me make memories that I will cherish forever. I also met my closest friends at Frostburg and got a great education Accomplishments/Activities: Active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; 15-year that prepared me to become a fourth-grade teacher. career with Hutt Co. Frostburg will forever be my home! What is your favorite FSU memory? What do you hope to accomplish during your time One of my favorite memories as a student at FSU was participating in Greek Step Shows. as a Board member? This was always an opportunity for the fraternity and sorority organizations to entertain the I hope to become as actively involved as a Board member When a number of alumni, many of whom had been friends for half a century, gathered for lunch last year, they captured FSU student body by presenting creative performances of dancing, singing and stepping. I as I was as a student and really want recent graduates Starting Them Young those decades of friendship in a photo. Pictured are Benny Wolford ’65, seated; front row, from left, Carolyn Smith Roy am still a proud, active member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity in my local community. No, I ’67, Bill Roy ’66, Joseph Goldsmith ’09, Ginny Troxler Wolford ’65, Jakob Wolford ’95 and Bonnie Benhoff Nash of Frostburg to know that Frostburg gave us much more Derek Kirk ’01, a freelance cameraman for professional sports stopped stepping a long time ago! ’65; back row, from left, Chris Smith ’71, Donna Pope Wallmark ’87, Quincy Crawford ’65, Mary Jo Sirna Howie than just an education but a lifetime of memories. I really franchise in the Washington, D.C., region, shows his daughter, ’64, Bill Graves ’65, Jerry Howie ’64, Dennis Baker ’66, Sunday Hammett Wynkoop ’67, Paul Helm ’66, Alice What do you hope to accomplish during your time as a Board member? want to give back to the University that gave me so much Macayla, the ropes during a Redskins game last season. I hope to offer my experience to an Alumni Board that has always and continues to play a major role in making Frostburg Salveron Bell, Charlie Bell ’66, Bob Walker ’66, Joe Nash ’65, Sam Wynkoop ’67 and Barbara Renick Graves ’66. and helped me become who I am today. Sadly, Charlie Bell passed away last October. State University a great place for higher education.

10 11 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE UNIVERSITY. A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES. FOUNDATION NEWS tions at the National Academies had to rely on a combination of ing her illness. “From that day OLD MAIN SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT Press, where she oversees the student loans and on-campus jobs on, I tried to kind of follow her. Alumni Cross Off Bucket List Item editing, design, composition to pay for college. They want to She did so well in the class,” Irwin Remembers “Home” With and production of 200 books alleviate the pressure of finances and Surgent witnessed the effect With Scholarship annually for such organizations as so students can fully enjoy their Legacy for First-Generation Students Sidorowicz had on those closest By Ty DeMartino ’90 the National Research Council, college experiences. For 40 years, Sharon Irwin called Frostburg to her. the Institute of Medicine and the “Our hope is that the ben- State home, instructing would-be physical In his own conversations National Academy of Sciences, eficiaries of this scholarship will education teachers and coaching women with Sidorowicz, Surgent saw a or Tyrone ’87 and Sandy Wyche ’86 Adams, establishing a among others. She earned a be able to concentrate less on athletes through an era of dramatic changes. remarkable young woman. “She scholarship at Frostburg was a way to show appreciation, give back master’s in publication design paying the bills and will instead Now retired, she has decided that her estate always wanted to get married, from the University of Baltimore take advantage of what the school should benefit students like her and her earliest to coach [volleyball]. She had to a place that gave them their starts and cross off an item from their and is an adjunct faculty member has to offer,” Sandy added. “We students, the first in their families to attend that opportunity, but not for collective bucket list. at Loyola University Maryland. pray that the recipient of this college, through the Sharon E. Irwin Scholarship. very long.” F They agree that several “unique scholarship works hard and makes   Sidorowicz married her col- “Going to college was a big thing for them. “Since graduating from how Tyrone and I first met. We opportunities” at Frostburg paved the most out of their Frostburg lege sweetheart and spent her Earning a degree was something no one else in Frostburg, we have been thinking started dating a year and a half the way for their creative and experience.” final years earning her degree in their families had done,” Irwin said. Lauren Weller Sidorowicz ’08 about ways to give back. We later.” The Adamses married in entrepreneurial spirit. Tyrone, Like they did. health and physical education, Students in the 1960s could earn a Frostburg wanted to offer students who were 1992 and now have a daughter, who was president of the Black completing the bulk of her teaching degree tuition-free, as long as just like us the same opportunities Shannon, who is a junior at Student Alliance, recalls helping For more information on how to support studies for a master’s degree in they taught for two years in Maryland after Scholarship Reflects Admiration for we had,” said Sandy about her Duke University. restore an old pipe organ in Old the Tyrone and Sandy Wyche Adams educational administration, graduation. Irwin, a first-generation college and husband Tyrone. “We came Both Tyrone and Sandy credit Main to learn the principles Scholarship, visit foundation.frostburg. coaching volleyball and teaching student herself, saw the difference college made to Frostburg State as raw public their experiences on the Frostburg of physics, while Sandy, who edu or call the FSU Foundation at Positivity of “Phenomenal Individual” elementary students at Mother to students like her. school students from Baltimore campus with giving them the interned in the FSU Office of 301.687.4161. By Robert Spahr '13 Catherine Spalding School. Irwin taught physical education and coached City and County with the drive to foundation they needed to build Publications, was encouraged by During her graduate assistant- women’s basketball and lacrosse, and she succeed, but in need of financial successful lives and careers. Tyrone her professors to study abroad and ometimes in life, we meet people who seem to transcend ship, Sidorowicz worked in assistance. Over the years, the previously worked with NASA on spent time in Plymouth, England. witnessed the change in attitudes toward an office down the hall from impossible obstacles. Dr. Fred Surgent was teaching a Motor idea of establishing a scholarship the relaunch of the Space Shuttle “The best part about men- women in sports firsthand. Surgent’s, where he would check became a bucket list item for us.” after the Challenger disaster and tors at Frostburg was that we “Fortunately, people’s beliefs changed as to Learning and Human Performance class at FSU when he first met on her from time to time. “She Tyrone and Sandy met on the at Johns Hopkins in space science did not have to seek them out. what women can do,” Irwin said. Title IX opened would go for treatments and Bobcat Volleyball player Lauren Weller Sidorowicz ’08, a young Frostburg campus, when Tyrone, studies and has consulted for UPS They sought us out.” Sandy up opportunities and an increased emphasis S come in afterward and would woman who showed selflessness and positivity in the face of a terminal a math major with a physics and AT&T. He and Sandy created said. “Truthfully, we did not on the Olympics sparked women’s interest in never complain about it. She was minor, and his buddies were Anysolv Technologies, a small have enough savvy to know we athletics. disease. He was so moved by this “phenomenal individual” that after an example – a model really – of “interviewing” young ladies as a business enterprise specializing in needed mentors. We are eternally New Named Funds Irwin has stayed in touch with many of her what a human being can be like she lost her eight-year battle with cancer in December of 2011, Surgent part of a “sociology assignment.” data communication and service thankful that they stepped up (as of February 15, 2015) students. One of her main joys, “and this is true under those circumstances.” Sandy, an English major, immedi- transportation systems that has and played those crucial roles in of all teachers and coaches, is seeing the growth started the Lauren Weller Sidorowicz Academic Support Scholarship. Surgent regrets one lost ately saw through the ruse. worked on mass transit systems all our success.” FSU Accounting Association of students … and what their education meant opportunity: “I would like to The scholarship supports stu- Sidorowicz first learned she “[My roommate and I] over the country. Sandy serves as Now the Adams family wants Scholarship to them … from immature freshman college dents with an ability to provide have given her a hug, just so she suffered from Ewing’s Sarcoma, politely declined. But that is the director of publishing opera- to provide that crucial role in Bobcats Beyond Borders students to having professional jobs and taking academic monitoring projects knew someone else cared.” a rare form of childhood cancer, the lives of current Study Abroad Scholarship the lead in their communities. It makes me so and gives preference to student during her freshman year at For more information on how to Frostburg students. proud of all of them,” Irwin said. assistants or student-athletes on FSU. When Surgent first met The Tyrone and support the Lauren Weller Sidorowicz Friends of FSU-TV3 While Irwin winters in Lakeland, Fla., she still the women’s volleyball team. her in his upper-level class, Sandy Wyche Adams Academic Support Scholarship, visit calls Frostburg home. “Frostburg is where I spent Scholarship recipients are asked “I didn’t know she had these Scholarship is presented Robert J. Moore, Jr., Memorial foundation.frostburg.edu or call the over 40 years of my life. It’s become home.” to serve on the planning com- problems until halfway through to qualified students Scholarship – For Sociologists to To support the Sharon E. Irwin Scholarship, call mittee for FSU’s annual Relay the semester. She was just so FSU Foundation at 301.687.4161. with a major in the Experience Cultural Difference 301.687.4161 or visit www.frostburg.edu/foundation. for Life event, which supports positive.” One day, Surgent College of Liberal Arts Through Living Abroad cancer prevention and awareness. overheard some coaches discuss- and Sciences, with pref- Dr. David Morton Memorial Fund “I hope her legacy will erence given to gradu- for Undergraduate Biology Research continue on through the scholar- ates from Baltimore ship. That’s why there’s a require- “I hope her legacy will continue on through the City or Baltimore Buster Nelson Scholarship ment to advocate for cancer County school systems. awareness,” Surgent said. scholarship. That’s why there’s a requirement to The criteria mirror the Paul J. Creamer Family Scholarship history of Tyrone and advocate for cancer awareness.” Sue and Jack Ganley Sandy, who still live in Dr. Fred Surgent Presidential Merit Scholarship the Reisterstown area Kathleen Ertel Lloyd ’94 with Sharon Irwin Sandy ’86 and Tyrone ’87 Adams with their daughter Shannon (center). of Baltimore. Both

12 13 Here are some stories about current students who are making the best of their college One University. years and alumni who have gone on to exciting and rewarding careers. The common denominator is their involvement as students at FSU. Their stories demonstrate the world of experiences FSU has long provided and the lasting impact of learning through A World of Involvement. involvement.

Greek Life Was on Alum’s Bucket List When Michael Dunn ’90 came to Frostburg in the mid- 1980s, he wanted to pledge a Jennifer Cruz national Greek fraternity. But when he didn’t find one he liked, he decided to start his own. Creating a Service Plan “It was on my bucket list to be a member of a national frater- Jennifer Cruz believes her work in civic engagement is nity,” he recalled. “So I said, ‘let just part of who she is. me start one. I’ll find 20 guys.’” “I just like helping people,” she said. “It’s who I am.” That, in essence, is how the Cruz, a senior from Columbia, Md., was active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity community service organizations throughout high school came to be at Frostburg State and her church back home. So when she came to FSU, it was University. Dunn says he chose a natural fit for her to get involved in civic engagement. SAE because of its national affili- “I wasn’t sure how community service would fit into my ation, size and strong mentoring plans, but it did. And it made a huge impact.” and leadership programs. But Her freshman year, Cruz became a member of the creating a chapter wasn’t as easy ECHOSTARS residence hall, a living, learning and serving as signing paperwork. Dunn, who community. Looking back, she admits that was the perfect was a soccer player putting him- way to get started and acquaint herself with the campus. self through college, dedicated his “Joining ECHOSTARS kick-started a lot of my service spare time to convincing admin- efforts and got me connected.” istrators and the Interfraternity Michael Dunn ’90 A psychology major, Cruz decided to do a placement at Council and recruiting classmates the FSU Children’s Center for her ECHOSTARS service. There, to his cause. she interacted with all types of young children, including “It was a lot like starting a business from scratch,” said Dunn, who is now an some with challenges, and established relationships with entrepreneur and CEO of the Chesapeake Eyecare and Laser Center in Annapolis. her fellow students. “In order to get the chapter, I had to put in the work.” All of his hard work and persuasion paid off and the fraternity became a chapter More recently, service has been incorporated in her role in 1991, a year after Dunn graduated. “It was hard to leave college. But by that time, as a residence hall supervisor on campus. She has helped we had a strong group there,” he said. with the Relay for Life event, works with nonviolence Dunn feels that his efforts influenced the trend for more national organizations and anti-bullying clubs and interned at the FSU Diversity at Frostburg at the time, when most of the fraternities and sororities were local. Center, where she helped students organize focus groups An ancient Chinese proverb roughly translates to “Tell me and I’ll for- Through the years, he has remained an acting adviser for SAE at Frostburg and the on such topics as diversity and campus inclusion. She get; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand.” president of the SAE Alumni Association. When he visits the chapter, he is proud of has been accepted to this year’s Alternative Spring Break their accomplishments. volunteer opportunity. That millennia-old axiom underscores FSU’s emphasis on student involvement with “The students are great. They are very enthusiastic,” he said, hoping each one will Just as she was uncertain how service would fit into her experiences that reinforce and enhance classroom knowledge. reap the benefits of a fraternity like he has. Frostburg life, she’s uncertain about what will happen after “My career started because of SAE. It was definitely the key to my success.” graduation. However, she has applied to the Peace Corps And for FSU’s Student and Community Involvement, it’s right there in the name. The As for Dunn, who has four sons ranging from age 12 to 18, he secretly hopes that and is awaiting their decision. his hard work and love of Greek life will be passed on as they enter college. “We will see how life works out,” she said with a smile. people in the department that oversees student activities, Greek life, the Cultural Events “If it fits within their academic career, they should do it. Joining a fraternity ASeries, civic engagement and the Social Marketing Team focus on involving students in is a personal choice,” he said, quickly adding, “But do I want them to be SAE? Absolutely.” a wide, diverse range of experiences. For students who work with the department or lead the organizations, the experience brings personal and professional enrichment. By Ty DeMartino ’90

14 15 Service With a Global Impact Luckily for the world, Holly Harrington ’04 is a born “joiner.” Production Work Keeps Grad “Happy and Fulfilled” From her early days as a Girl Scout to being in “pretty much every club” in high school, Harrington was ready to get involved when she hit the Frostburg For Ashley Amezcua ’06, working movie Blue Like Jazz. However, it’s the campus. Now, she puts to use those skills she learned at FSU with her activist with FSU’s Cultural Events Series live music shows, like the Country Music work in Taiwan. propelled her toward a career that she Awards, where Amezcua’s experience with “I actually got involved on campus the very week I arrived,” recalled loves today. CES shows pays off. Harrington who, after many majors, settled on political science with a women’s “The Cultural Events Series One of her fondest CES memories was studies minor. “Over time, I got involved in more and more activities like the definitely kicked off my love of live working with the Goo Goo Dolls when Student Government Association, The Bottom Line, the Western Maryland events,” she said. “I enjoy seeing an they played FSU. “I don’t really get star Student Legislature, Amnesty International and V-Day.” empty auditorium – like a blank can- struck, but it was great to meet them,” she Not only did Harrington get involved, but she was a leader of many of vas – and then seeing it transformed said. Most recently, Amezcua worked as a the groups. She is credited with resurrecting the Sierra Student Coalition on into an entire stage set-up.” production coordinator for a TV show star- Ly-Anh McCoy campus and a defunct Earth Day celebration. After her graduation, she stayed Amezcua now calls Nashville home ring the viral sensation “Kid President,” the at Frostburg as an AmeriCorps volunteer to continue to shape campus program- and works in all types of freelance little boy in a suit who offered the nation a Putting the Social in Social Media ming. It was Harrington who was instrumental in changing the way the annual productions. From television to film pep talk back in 2013, which aired on the Alex Roldan '12 and concerts to photography shoots, HUB cable network. If this story had a hashtag, it would be #ironic. It was actually social Homecoming king and queen are elected by adding a fundraising component to the competition. She didn’t see the fruits of her labor, however, until she was in Amezcua admits that she does it all. “I While living the life of freelance produc- media that landed Ly-Anh McCoy her job as a member of the Social truly do everything you can think of,” tion can be unpredictable with last-minute Marketing Team at FSU, even before she was officially a student. Taiwan. “This was the project I initiated and planned in my final months at Frostburg, The Sweet Sound of Success she said, with a laugh. calls or wondering what your next gig will When McCoy, a student from Baltimore, came to Preview FSU, A native of Western Maryland, and I was sad to leave it behind without getting to see how it turned out,” she What is the sound of success? You could be, Amezcua couldn’t be happier. the summer orientation for all freshmen, she began Tweeting about Amezcua graduated with a mass said. When she received a news clipping that candidates raised over $19,000 for probably ask FSU alum Alex Roldan ’12 to “I want to be happy and fulfilled in what her experiences using the hashtags #Frostburg and #Bobcats. Missy communication degree with a con- local charities that first year, she was overjoyed and still has the clipping to this describe it. I do. My goal is to work on projects where Martz ‘95, director of the Social Marketing Team, noticed McCoy’s centration in video production before day. “It was one of my proudest moments.” The mass communication major is now the content is good,” Amezcua added. “This posts and did some old-fashioned footwork while networking. moving to Nashville because of “her Nowadays, Harrington works as a writer and platform strategist for the startup living his dream of working in the sound field is exactly what I want to do.” “Missy somehow found me,” McCoy said, recalling how Martz love of country music” and desire to company StorySense Computing, where she develops and promotes news-writ- as a designer and mixer. “It was awesome land- walked into the Lane University Center lounge and asked, “Is a Ly-Anh avoid a desk job. “I don’t like the 9 to ing logarithms. Even though she does not directly work in the service field, she ing a job in audio,” he said. “I never thought 5,” she admitted. McCoy in here?” It was a case of hashtagging in the right place at the continues to be active with causes in which she believes. She is a spokesperson I could.” Even though she wandered into right time. and government liaison for Forward Taiwan, an organization that aims to help Roldan had his sights on sound back in his town not knowing a soul, her willing- “Missy tracked me down and offered me a job as a Twitter Taiwan’s future through immigration reform for businesses and start ups. She has high school days, working with music. He ness to work immediately helped her coordinator.” also been involved with V-Day Taipei and has raised almost $30,000 for women’s finally put his love of the craft to work when he pick up jobs as a production assistant McCoy never considered herself a big Twitter fan prior to Preview, organizations. She performs these duties with the passion and skills she acquired became a student at Frostburg and was hired on sets. She has helped out in every but she was up for the challenge in the newly formed initiative. at Frostburg. to work on the Technical Services staff of the department – design, hair, makeup, She started on the team in her role as the social networking voice Harrington encourages all students to get involved, to lead and to acquire Lane University Center. Right away, he found wardrobe – just to learn the ins and of the campus. The mass communication major’s goal was to build necessary experiences that will help them in the future. himself at the mixing board running live events. outs of the business. interaction among students. “It’s all about starting a conversation,” “Being a leader in a student organization is kind of like being an entrepreneur. “These were actual events with paying cus- “A good producer should work in she said. “You have to be outgoing.” You have to find resources, build a team, do marketing and implement strategy. tomers,” he recalled with a laugh. every department once so they know She implemented guerrilla marketing tactics of roaming When you do all of that, you have to learn to deal with individual personalities That kind of real-world experience is what what everyone does,” Amezcua said. the campus, finding stories and Tweeting about them. McCoy and needs, defend prepared him for his current career. “My time Her strong work ethic landed her transitioned into other roles in the three years she was with your ideas, manage in the Lane Center definitely molded me into a more gigs on TV shows shooting in the Social Marketing Team. She has served as SpotlightOnline your time and actu- professional person.” Nashville such as American Idol and ally meet your goals,” Roldan notes the trust of the FSU staff who coordinator, where she acted as editor for the weekly campus events The Voice and music videos such as Eric e-newsletter. The next year, she was promoted to team coordinator, she said. “Be involved gave students these experiences. He credits Ashley Amezcua ’06 in anything. .... [it] Church’s Creepin’ and the independent where she oversaw everyone from the graphic designers to Lane University Center’s Rob Webber ’02 and really can shape your the photographers. Austin Huot for allowing students to try and ability to make things “I’ve been involved for three years, and I’ve had three positions,” fail, if they had to. But they would always grow. happen and deal with she said. “On Tech Crew, I got to do a little bit of difficulties in your everything – from scheduling to lighting,” Now a senior, McCoy has also been “social” in Greek Life. She career and in life in he said. was named 2014 Homecoming Queen, representing her sorority, general.” He is now employed by a post-production Delta Zeta, and served as president of the PanHellenic Council and Even with all she company called Ott House Audio, where he now the Greek Council. She knows all her experiences will help accomplished at works on all types of sound mixing for video her in the future, whichever way that “trends.” She would like to Frostburg and con- productions – from feature films to television get her master’s degree, but would also like to be a PR specialist or tinues to accomplish shows to special projects for groups like the event planner. overseas, Harrington Holly Harrington '04 Smithsonian. You can read more, including stories of some future alumni, here: bit.ly/FSUImpact2014. “To do this job, you have to be outgoing, creative and have strong is uncomfortable And for Roldan, it all officially started at leadership skills,” McCoy said, unknowingly describing herself. with the word “service.” It proves that this “joiner” is just doing what comes FSU. “Getting that hands-on, real-world If McCoy’s future had a hashtag, it would be #promising. naturally. “At the time, I didn’t see that as service, but I guess that’s what it was,” experience at the Lane Center definitely helped Harrington admitted. “It may just be a matter of semantics.” me get a real-world job.” 16 17 The FSU Research Center at ABC@FSU houses The Active Signing an exchange agreement with Hunan Normal University. Bobcat Stadium Complex PROFILE IN Network which employs more than 400 people. LEADERSHIP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GLOBAL EDUCATION Gibralter took up the mantle of regional Early on, Gibralter recognized that to pre- economic development with enthusiasm. pare future leaders to “meet the challenges of The Presidency of • Within a year of Gibralter’s arrival, funds a complex and changing global society,” as the Lane University Center renovation Jonathan C. Gibralter had been secured for infrastructure and site FSU Mission Statement says, a Frostburg edu- preparation at Allegany Business Center at cation had to have a global focus. He started Frostburg State University (ABC@FSU) by renewing the relationship with FSU’s old- in preparation for the construction of the est international partner, Mary Immaculate FSU Research Center, built by a private de- College. FSU hasn’t stopped since. The veloper. ABC@FSU is also home to SERF. newest partnership is with Communication After nearly nine years leading Frostburg State University, President University of China in Beijing, which will • To strengthen the connection between leverage the resources in CCIT. Gibralter announced in February that he would step down at the end of the University and the city of Frostburg, Other partnerships with international Sustainable Energy Research Facility June to accept the presidency of Wells College in Aurora, N.Y. Gibralter helped acquire a grant to reno- higher education institutions include: vate the fire-damaged Lyric Building on • Hunan Normal University, China In his message to the campus community, he said, “From the first time Main Street. FSU’s Advancement opera- • Hunan University of Commerce, China tion, the FSU Foundation and the Center • Northumbria University, United Kingdom I set foot on the campus in March of 2006, I knew what a special place for Creative Writing are now tenants. • Vanung University, Taiwan this was and have been very proud and honored to be your president. We • Mountain City Traditional Arts, a collabo- “President Gibralter was actively engaged ration between FSU and local government, in developing these partnerships. I saw the have accomplished a lot these past years and have truly transformed FSU also opened on Main Street. personal work he put forth in meetings with Athletic Training's Underwater Treadmill together into a competitive regional comprehensive university.” • FSU was the 2012 Allegany County the leaders of these institutions, both here and Chamber of Commerce “Business of abroad,” said Dr. John Bowman, vice provost, In recognition of what has been accomplished over the past nine years, the Year.” who oversees international programs. CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS Gibralter was also very supportive of the • A 2012 study determined that FSU’s op- The beautiful new Center for Communications and Profile presents a reflection on some of these achievements, but also effort to partner with TLC-Frostburg, a erations, employees and students had an Information Technology, which opened in September branch of The Language Company which thoughts from former students and others to illustrate what cannot be economic impact conservatively estimated 2014, is the most visible sign of campus improvements brings in students wanting to learn English. at $173 million on Maryland. since 2006, but it’s far from the only one. expressed in lists or data. Since it opened in March 2013, about 30 FSU’s primary role in economic develop- TLC-Frostburg graduates have enrolled • New Bobcat Stadium Building with facilities for From his arrival, Gibralter focused on lifting FSU up – its reputation, its ment is education. The University has at FSU. athletic trainers, home and visiting teams and established active partnerships with regional enrollment, its school spirit. To better tell Frostburg’s story, he championed Nearly 120 international students enrolled officials; expanded concession area; media and business and organizational leaders to ensure at FSU during the current academic year, up hospitality suites as well as new bleachers the development of a research-based brand and image and the use of new academic programs will produce graduates from 27 in 2006-2007. Likewise, the number • Renovated and expanded Lane University Center, with the knowledge these organizations need. of FSU students who have studied abroad media outlets to get the word out. There are great stories to tell. Here are adding a new University Store, fitness center, game in either short-term or long-term programs room, and meeting and dining spaces some highlights. has more than doubled since 2006, with ENROLLMENT GROWTH about 90 students heading overseas each • FSU’s Sustainable Energy Research Facility (SERF), Fall 2006 Fall 2014 year. And opportunities like participation an off-the-grid center for the study of a variety of in the President’s Leadership Circle further renewable energy technologies Total 4,910 5,645 encourage international engagement, all • Renovations to Cordts Physical Education Center, Undergraduate 4,252 4,915 designed to present students with “a world including expanded fitness and athletic training of experiences.” New Transfers 269 570 facilities; additional classrooms; new and improved climbing gym; renovations to the pool, locker rooms “Working together (in the President’s Leadership Circle), he Masters 658 661 and Hall of Fame Room showed all of us the characteristics of true leadership. He Doctoral 0 69 “Dr. Gibralter could be seen even took the time out of his busy life to write a personal everywhere. ... His presence on • Modernized uphill residence halls, most built in letter of recommendation to help get me accepted into Retention, graduation rate and average time to degree campus sent a clear message that the 1950s and ’60s, and renovation of downhill medical school. … I really feel that Dr. Gibralter was one of have all improved. The campus has also become more the students were his primary halls begun the main influences on my acceptance.” diverse, from a 21 percent minority population in 2006 concern, that we were important to – Sheena Willison ’13 to 40 percent in 2014, with a larger population of him and that he cared about us.” These projects also meant added employment for local international students. – Dr. Shavonne Shorter ’07 construction tradespeople. 18 19 “What stands out for me has been President Gibralter’s commitment to “The Foundation’s interest in raising shared governance, as seen through his accessibility. In addition to his money for merit scholarships to answering all of our questions at Faculty Senate each month, ... he made attract the best and brightest it a policy for his office to ensure I was able to see him quickly, even if that complemented Dr. Gibralter’s goal meant other appointments had to be rearranged. His commitment to being of directing more institutional funds available to talk with the Chair of the Faculty, in my opinion, truly shows toward need-based scholarships. He his commitment to our shared governance.” understood that private fundraising – Dr. Michael Murtagh could open a lot of doors – literally Chair of the Faculty and figuratively – for students and the University as a whole.” – Mary Clapsaddle '83 Gibralter was present at the signing of the bill to ban high-proof alcohol in Maryland. Outside the Classroom and the Gordie Foundation presented Jonathan and Laurie Gibralter jointly honored donors at the President, FSU Foundation, Inc. Gibralter with the $50,000 Presidential Leadership Award. first gala for Staking Our Claim: The Campaign for Frostburg.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND HIGH-RISK DRINKING REDUCTION FUNDRAISING & NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS SUSTAINABILITY Spurred by the serious injury of a local PHILANTHROPY 2006-2015 Gibralter set the tone for sustainability when he man by a drunken student in Gibralter’s first INSTITUTIONAL scheduled his inauguration on Earth Day in 2007. Bachelor’s month on campus, the new president quickly Gibralter came to campus during the quiet phase of That was also the day he signed the American College • Computer Information Systems took on the twin issues of high-risk drinking the FSU Foundation’s comprehensive campaign to and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment • Elementary-Middle School Dual Certification among FSU’s students, a mirror of a national raise $15 million. Energizing the Foundation Board on behalf of FSU, to move toward a goal of being • Engineering problem, and the deteriorating relationship and revamping the Advancement operation allowed climate neutral. By 2009, FSU had submitted a • Nursing (RN to BSN online) related behaviors were creating between the Staking Our Claim: The Campaign for Frostburg to White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and Climate Action Plan outlining strategies to reduce the • Information Technology University and the year-round residents of surpass that goal, raising $16.7 million by the time the Frostburg. He brought together people from NIAAA officials came to Frostburg to learn more about FSU’s University’s carbon footprint, improve environmental • Secure Computing & Information Assurance Gibralter joined Frostburg Mayor Robert Flanigan ’92 behind campaign ended in 2011. • Approval pending: all corners with the aim of building commu- the grill to feed Beautify the ’Burg volunteers. alcohol-prevention efforts. education, encourage research and outreach and set nication and keeping students and year-round sustainability goals in operations and purchasing. • Adventure Sports Management FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING 2006-07 2014-15 • Health Sciences community members safe. ing police visibility with a focus on proactive NATIONAL REPUTATION FSU's sustainability landmarks: Those initial meetings have evolved into the community policing. Scholarship dollars awarded $253,730 $581,886 • Secondary Education Gibralter has become a national figure campus Alcohol Task Force, which oversees a And the binge-drinking rate, those students • 2011 recipient of on the issue of high-risk drinking reduction Master’s wide range of initiatives, and its offshoot, the drinking five or more alcoholic beverages at a Scholarships per year 289 618 Second Nature’s Climate among college students. He has shared his • Nursing (online) Frostburg Community Coalition, which is sitting, has dropped from 54 percent in 2006 Leadership Award for expertise and insight in numerous articles Endowment value (millions) $10.16 $17.68 addressing underage and high-risk drinking in to 41 percent in 2012. The average number of Institutional Excellence and presentations and has been interviewed Doctoral young people ages 12 to 24. One of the most drinks per week dropped from 8.5 to 3.9 in by national media outlets, including PBS • Listed in the Princeton • Educational Leadership active such groups in Maryland, the Coalition that same period. PERSONAL NewsHour, NPR’s All Things Considered, The Review's Guide to Green was recently awarded a 300 percent increase Mayor Robert Flanigan ’92, who was a • J. Frederick Gibralter Regional and Cultural Programs Now Online Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and Colleges four times • Master of Business Administration in its state grant and a highly competitive former Frostburg police officer and later, Arts Endowment: for regional and cultural arts The Chronicle of Higher Education. • Named a Sierra Magazine • Master of Science in Computer Science Drug-Free Frostburg Commissioner of Public Safety, programs at FSU. Communities has seen the transition in the relationship. He • 2008, Presidential Leadership Award for “Cool School” three times • Master of Science in Recreation and success in promoting a vibrant intellectual • Jonathan Gibralter Presidential Leadership grant. credits Gibralter’s accessibility and willingness • STARS Silver Rating Parks Management and social campus climate that de-empha- Fund for Alcohol Awareness and Education: Second Nature President University to collaborate as a key to the change. from the Association Police and City “President Gibralter always went out of his sizes the role of alcohol. for programs geared toward alcohol awareness Anthony Cortese presents for the Advancement of of Frostburg way to make me really ‘feel at home’ whenever and the importance of responsible behaviors and Gibralter with the Climate • 2011, FSU joins the inaugural Learning Sustainability in Higher Police now I was on campus,” Flanigan said. “If I needed decision-making. Leadership Award. Collaborative on High-Risk Drinking, co- Education share jurisdic- to review an issue with him, I would just pick ordinated at Dartmouth College. • Dr. Jonathan C. and Ms. Laurie Gibralter tion of the up the phone. It has been much more than a Presidential Merit Scholarship: for incoming • The renovated Lane University Center is certified • 2012, named chair of the President’s neighborhood working relationship – it’s a true friendship. freshmen, with preference given based on academic LEED Gold immediately “Having the opportunity to spend time Working Group to Address Harmful ability and financial need. • CCIT and SERF are both designed to LEED Gold surrounding the together as two CEOs has been such a Student Drinking for the National Institute standards, with certification pending campus, increas- learning experience for both of us,” Flanigan for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Invited To support any of these funds, contact the FSU Foundation at to join the group in 2011. foundation.frostburg.edu or 301.687.4161.  Gibralter and Flanigan sign the historic public safety continued. “But reuniting a university and • FSU named a Tree Campus USA for three consecutive years Gibralter was all aboard during a visit to Cumberland’s rail agreement, which includes shared jurisdiction. city is what I am most proud of!” • Member of the Governing Board of the yard to learn more about CSX’s role in the local economy. Maryland Collaborative to Reduce College • Established a minor in Sustainability Studies Drinking and Related Problems.

“His impact isn’t just in the structural “Dr. Gibralter. .. has helped push "I truly appreciate the life-changing and academic improvements at Frostburg into the spotlight of guidance that a great person like him Frostburg. It is in the lives he touched higher education. What was once a could give a young person like me to and the personal connections he small school in Western Maryland never stop until I reach my ultimate has made with countless students, is now a nationally recognized goal in life.” faculty, staff, parents, community institution.” – Sharita Sivels ’12 members and educators across the – Greg Brightbill ’11 state, nation and even the globe.” On the set of the student-produced TV show, "The Laurie Gibralter presents a bouquet to the 2007 – Ashley Wisner ’08/M’09 Gibralter routinely walked in Relay for Life, FSU’s largest Frostburg Experience." single volunteer event. Homecoming Queen. 20 21 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE UNIVERSITY. A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES.

He understands the kids that come here and One of the community service outreach programs of the BOBCAT where they come from. He has coached in SAAC is a food drive. Recent participants were, from left, multiple offensive systems.” front row, Zach Douglas, Liz Nelms ’13, Kathleen Donatelli has helped develop several stand- Endrusick and Kyler Redmond; middle row, Ashley Johnson and Malory Brunett; and back row, Matt out offensive lineman for the Towson Tigers. Collins, Marissa Howk, Teron Tyre, Victor Vaughan, But perhaps the most notable pupil is former Zachary Lawhorn and Kathryn Bickerstaff. SPORTS Towson tackle Jermon Bushrod, who was a fourth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints things we learned at the conference.” in 2007 out of college. In his first season as a The members of the SAAC gain valuable starter in the NFL, he was part of a top-ranked experience through their service, said former Donatelli Mentors No Lions, but Tigers and a Bear offense with New Orleans that triumphed over President Malory Brunett, elementary educa- the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. By David Driver tion senior and Bobcat lacrosse player. A two-time Pro Bowl player now in his “While taking on the role of president, I eighth NFL season, Bushrod signed with the fter spending a frustrating freshman Series before losing realized my true leadership potential. It gave Chicago Bears in 2013. season with the football program at to powerhouse me the confidence to excel on my team as “It is like a proud father; it is the exact Division II Bloomsburg University North Dakota captain and helped me be a teacher and a feeling,” said Donatelli, who has stayed con- of Pennsylvania, John Donatelli ’88 State 35-7 in the leader in the classroom,” she said. nected to Bushrod. “Before every game, my decided to enroll at Frostburg in the title game. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Becoming a Force for Bobcats “My proudest accomplishment was A phone rings three hours before kickoff and we turning the SAAC into a serious, respected mid-1980s as a sophomore. “It has been a talk. We will talk about (his) opponent. All By Robert Spahr ’13 It was there he was reunited with Bob great experience,” organization,” Brunett said. When she joined that does is strengthen the relationship. That is Novak ’89, his former teammate at Calvert said Donatelli, a the SAAC, the organization had about eight what keeps me here at Towson.” While Bobcat student-athletes work tirelessly in the classroom and on the playing fields or in the arena, an Hall High School in suburban Baltimore who three-year starter members and meetings were run by the coach- Donatelli said he draws some of his football had transferred from Widener. “I played center at FSU and the organization of Bobcats goes even further, working to enhance the experience of student-athletes at FSU. advisor, who also did much of the committee’s acumen and leadership skills from Augie and he played guard,” Donatelli said. Bobcats’ Lineman work. “Now the SAAC has about 32 active, Miceli, his former coach at Calvert Hall; The transfer worked well for both of the Year in 1987. John Donatelli '88 The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee the 2015 NCAA Convention, where they passionate members who attend almost former Towson coach Phil Albert; and his late Donatelli and Novak, who have remained “It hasn’t been easy by any means. I have had “allows FSU athletes to have a voice in NCAA attended legislative meetings sessions about every meeting.” father, Dan, who served in the U.S. Air Force. lifelong friends as veteran football coaches. the opportunity to stay in one place and build rules and regulations,” said current President new DIII programs at other institutions. “We Brunett is proud to see the SAAC fulfill its “Augie was in his mid-80s and teaching Baltimore native Donatelli is in his 18th something that will hopefully last for the Aimee Petrides, a junior in the athletic train- were given the chance to participate in round- purpose of enhancing the Frostburg student- math at Calvert Hall,” Donatelli noted. “He season as a member of the coaching staff at following generations.” ing program and Bobcat volleyball player. “We table discussions with many important people athlete experience. was very instrumental with my coaching and I Towson University. He counts Novak, an Donatelli is the offensive line coach for a also provide an organization for athletes to about budgeting, non-traditional seasons and The SAAC-hosted DIII Week is an oppor- reached out to him. Phil is one of the greatest assistant coach at Loyola Blakefield, as one of team that posted a record of 29-10 in a three- come to with concerns or questions about rules diversity and inclusion,” Porter said, getting tunity to celebrate the many accomplishments men I have ever known. I took a principles of his mentors. year span. or events that we can discuss and bring forth to a good look at “all of the work that goes into of Bobcat student-athletes. Last year’s event coaching class with him and worked with him Donatelli was part of a 13-3 2013 team at “He has a great perspective on kids,” said coaches or the athletic director.” DIII athletics.” kicked off with a student-athlete picnic and at Towson.” Towson that advanced to the championship Rob Ambrose, the Towson head coach. “He Petrides’ goal for the SAAC this year is to At the conference, the two SAAC officers banner contest and featured a week of athletic Donatelli’s father enforced values of honor, game of the NCAA Football Championship has been doing it so long and in one place. have an “awesome and successful” DIII Week, a also attended a session with the CAC and social events designed to bring student- respect, courage and commitment. “He was celebration each spring of what is special about regarding pending NCAA legislation, dur- athletes of all sports together and raise aware- never one to force a military mindset on us,” Bobcat athletics and the NCAA’s Division III, ing which they were asked to provide the ness of athletics at FSU. Donatelli said. and to continue community service outreach student-athlete’s perspective on the proposed Other student-athletes should join the The veteran coach was part of some lean projects, including building the relationship rule-changes. SAAC, Porter said. “The sole purpose of the years with the Towson program. “From with Special Olympics Maryland. Other Gover said the opportunity “was an amazing committee is to improve the student-athlete standing in the rain to being in the sunshine” community outreach programs have included experience, and I learned so much. (We) could experience. We are constantly looking for new is Donatelli’s analogy. “We have had a lot lunches at Beall Elementary, Thanksgiving not wait to bring back and share some of the ideas and opinions on how to do so.” of adversity.” baskets for local families, food drive competi- Donatelli and his wife, Maria, are the tions for the Frostburg Food Pantry and a parents of Samantha and Luca and live in shoe drive. SAAC also has a “Breakfast With RETURN TO "THE ROCK" Harford County. the Professors” to build relationships among David Driver is a freelance writer. He can be reached at professors and student-athletes. www.davidsdriver.com. “Students play a huge role on the commit- After the Bobcats bested nationally tee,” said field hockey player and SAAC Vice ranked Ithaca in a thrilling overtime President for Community Service Jacqueline upset, these football alumni decided Gover. The sophomore in sports science to revisit the good-luck tradition of encouraged other student-athletes to join. Each touching “the rock” at the entrance team has two representatives. to Bobcat Stadium. From left are Gover and Kayla Porter – a sophomore in Philip Swann ’01, 2014 Bobcat Hall athletic training, volleyball player and SAAC of Fame inductee Grant Burrough In 18 years on the sidelines for the Towson Tigers, John vice president for Legislation – traveled to ’04, Andy Wilson, Derek Kirk ’01 Donatelli '88 has mentored standout offensive linemen, Washington, D.C., to represent FSU and including Jermon Bushrod of the Chicago Bears. and Rodney Miller ’01/M’04. the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) at

22 23 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE UNIVERSITY. A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES. Sports Wrap-up Junior Kaitlyn Donch earned the Bobcats’ Jessa DiTullo. Fazenbaker was also selected Women’s Basketball sixth ECAC “A” cut in the 100-yard breaststroke as a Capital One Academic All-American for Record: 6-19 Overall, 3-15 CAC with a personal season-best time of 1:09.48. FALL the third-consecutive year. Highlight: Ronje James nabs First Team Next Season: Nitchie will headline a Bobcat Next Season: Frostburg loses Fazenbaker Women’s Soccer All-CAC honors. roster that will look to move up in CAC and senior keeper Katie Smith, but head Recap: Frostburg State showed signs of life standings and continue to compete at the Record: 13-4-6, 5-2-2 Capital Athletic coach Brian Parker has a young roster late in the season under first-year head coach ECAC Championships. Conference loaded with talent that is poised for another Carrie Saunders as the Bobcats won five of Highlight: Bobcats advanced to the NCAA CAC title. their final eight games, including a 78-76 tournament. Men’s Swimming double-overtime win over York. Senior guard Recap: After earning the fourth seed in Men’s Soccer Macey Nitchie broke three school records at the CAC Championships. Ronje James was named to the All-CAC First Highlight: The Bobcats set a pair of school the CAC Tournament, the Bobcats began a Team following a season in which she led records while placing sixth at the CAC Record: 10-6-3, 5-3-1 CAC Championships. late-season surge that propelled them to Men’s Cross Country the conference in scoring (526 points). James the CAC Tournament Title and into the NCAA Highlight: Frostburg advanced to the CAC capped her four-year Frostburg career ranked Recap: The men placed sixth at the CAC Tournament for the eighth time in the past Tournament for the fourth straight season. Highlight: Frostburg finishes eighth at the 12th in school history with 1,300 points. Champions and individually did not fail to 14 years. Frostburg shut out five opponents CAC Championships. Recap: The Bobcats earned the third seed Next Season: Frostburg carries momentum impress. Freshman Christian March earned at home, but none was sweeter than a 2-0 in the 2014 CAC Tournament Championship Recap: Frostburg captured three straight into next season following the late surge but three ECAC “A” cuts and an NCAA “B” cut. blanking of Mary Washington in the CAC title and posted 10 or more wins for the fourth top-five finishes before taking eighth at the the team will have to replace four seniors, March set the school record in the 100-yard game on Nov. 8. FSU led the CAC in scoring Brook Longo was named to the All-CAC team. straight season. And they did it with defense CAC Championships. The Bobcats finished including its top two scorers. breaststroke with a time of 57.61 and broke (48 goals, 33 assists) and had a trio of players fourth at Messiah and improved one place to the FSU record with a time of 2:07.23 in the behind one of the region’s top goalkeepers. Association of America All-South Region named to the All-CAC teams: senior Stephanie third at the Westmoreland/Pitt-Greensburg 200-yard breaststroke. He earned his final Sophomore keeper Hassan Mostafa and team and was selected as an Eastern Fazenbaker and juniors Brooke Longo and Invitational, behind a fifth-place finish from Women’s Swimming cut for the championships in the 50-yard freshman defender Jabiri Hawkins both College Athletic Conference South All-Star. earned All-CAC honors and spearheaded a freshman Brad Baker (27:51). Two weeks Highlight: The Bobcats set five school freestyle with a seed time of 21.52. Junior Jon defense that allowed a CAC-low nine goals Next Season: Mostafa and Hawkins return later, Frostburg registered fifth place the records and sent five swimmers to the ECAC Shepard was the final Bobcat to earn a pair in 19 games. Frostburg, which also posted as Frostburg State aims for a CAC Title. Hood College Open before finishing eighth at championships. of ECAC cuts at the CAC Championship meet. the CAC Championships. The Bobcats capped Shepard swam the 100-yard breaststroke a league-best 0.45 goals against average, Recap: The Bobcats placed sixth at the their season with a 38th-place showing at the with a seed-time of 59.36 and the 200- finished with 11 shutouts, including a run of Capital Athletic Conference Championships Football NCAA Mideast Regional as freshman Gordon yard breaststroke with a time of 2:11.60. five straight games without a goal allowed while earning six ECAC “A” cuts. The 400-yard in mid-September. As a team, FSU finished Record: 4-6, 2-6 Empire 8 Bickerstaff emerged as the team’s top finisher. Freshman Zach Shattuck set three Paralympic and 200-yard medley teams set school American records at the CAC Championships second among 402 NCAA Division III Highlight: Bobcats win four games, Next Season: Frostburg lost just one senior records at the CAC Championships and in the 50-yard freestyle (29.60), the 200-yard schools in save percentage (0.909) including an upset of 25th-ranked Ithaca. and returns a roster loaded with young talent were the first Bobcat swimmers to qualify and ranked fifth nationally in freestyle (2:30.23) and the 500-yard freestyle Recap: DeLane Fitzgerald was hired in that should help improve on its finish at next for the finals at the ECAC Championships. goals against average (0.45). (6:53.90). January 2014 to turn around the Frostburg Nick Smoot led the Bobcats in scoring. year’s CAC Championships. Freshman Macey Nitchie broke three school Mostafa finished second Next Season: March will highlight a roster football program and his impact was records and earned three ECAC “A” cuts at the in NCAA Division III in save that has a great deal of youth and depth that immediate. Frostburg won four games for CAC Championships, including the 50-yard percentage (0.905) and was will look to continue to improve on its CAC the first time since 2011, including a 38-37 Women’s Cross Country freestyle (24.79), the 100-yard freestyle named to the National Jacqueline Gover earned All-CAC honors. standings. overtime upset of No. 25 Ithaca at Bobcat Highlight: Bobcats take fifth at the CAC (53.79) and the 200-yard freestyle (1:56.07). Soccer Coaches WINTER – Noah Becker Stadium for Homecoming. The Bobcats, Championships. who started 2-0, made vast improvements Field Hockey Recap: FSU posted two wins on the season Men’s Basketball from a season ago, but none were more Fazenbaker Racks Up Academic, Athletic Honors Record: 6-12, 0-6 CAC entering the CAC Championships in early Record: 10-15 Overall, 6-12 CAC evident than on defense. Frostburg finished November. The Bobcats won both the Senior Stephanie Fazenbaker is wrapping up four years fifth in the league in scoring defense (27.3) Highlight: FSU posted six wins, and Jacqueline Highlight: The Bobcats upset 13th-ranked Westmoreland/Pitt-Greensburg Invitational at FSU with an extraordinary academic and athletic career and total defense (359.6), allowing 17.4 Gover earned All-CAC honors. Randolph-Macon 76-67. and Hood College Open before finishing behind her. Fazenbaker, a soccer player and biology major, fewer points per game and 104.3 fewer Recap: Frostburg posted six wins on the season fifth at the CAC Championships. Senior Bryn Recap: Frostburg State finished in seventh was named to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-American total yards than in 2013. Sophomore and finished runner-up at the annual FSU Allston captured runner-up (19:42.1) at place in the CAC standings following a regular Women’s Soccer Division III First Team, making her the first defensive end Will Sewell, junior linebacker Tournament in early September. The Bobcats, Westmoreland/Pitt-Greensburg and was season that saw the Bobcats post 10 wins, student-athlete in school history to earn the prestigious Rowan Pinkett and junior defensive back who posted three shutout wins on the season, the team’s top finisher at the NCAA Mideast six in the CAC, and an upset at 13th-ranked academic honor three times. She is also a two-time member of Salaman Riddell were all named to the Stephanie Fazenbaker led the CAC in saves (182), behind Second Team Regional meet. Meanwhile, sophomore Randolph-Macon in late November. Junior the All-Capital Athletic Conference First Team, and received an All-Empire 8 teams. Senior quarterback All-CAC goalkeeper Jacqueline Gover. She led Casey Columbus paced Frostburg at the CAC Nick Smoot led the team in scoring with 299 honorable mention for the NSCAA Scholar All-East Region Team. Ken Emmons was voted as Frostburg’s the CAC with 146 saves, while junior Alexandra Championships, taking 28th place (24:00.01). points, while senior Jabari Kamau finished Fazenbaker has helped lead the Bobcats to a 52-17-13 record over four years, with Sportsman of the Year. Darrow finished sixth in the league in scoring fifth in the league with 175 rebounds. Rowan Pinkett was named to the All-Empire 8 team. Next Season: The Bobcats return four of four appearances in the CAC Tournament, two trips to the NCAA Tournament and an Next Season: The Bobcats return (30 points). their top five runners as they look to improve Next Season: The Bobcats graduated just ECAC Tournament Championship in 2011. This fall she helped her team make the NCAA numerous starters on both sides of the ball Next Season: Frostburg returns its top two at next year’s CAC Championships. two seniors and return six of their top seven Tournament, its eighth NCAA appearance in 14 years. She finished her final season as they begin their first year of competition scorers along with Gover in goal as the Bobcats scorers. with the fourth-most assists in program history (29), placed sixth in scoring (113 in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. push for a spot in the CAC Tournament. Indoor Track and Field Wrap-up will appear in the next Profile. points) and seventh in goals (42).

24 25 FSU HOMECOMING’14

Homecoming Queen Ly-Anh McCoy and King Keith Dr. Bill Bingman reunites with former FSU Smith wave to the crowd during halftime of the President’s Leadership Circle student and Student FSU alumni and friends pose in front of the sign for Susan employees Adelia McKenzie and Ralph Murphy football game against Ithaca College. Dr. John Bambacus presents Ken Coffey ’77 with the Government Association President Katie Morgan Eisel Drive, named in honor of her 40-plus years of service Arianna Ayers, Darlene Jackson ’13, Jimmy Swindell and at the annual Retired Employees Luncheon. Patrick McKenna Professional Achievement Award at the enjoys dinner at the Hall of Fame Induction in Bobcat Athletics and the Department of Health, Physical 2012 Homecoming Queen Amanda Wallace ’13 were Jim Anderson Memorial Baseball Breakfast. Ceremony with President Gibralter. Education and Recreation. among many FSU friends and alumni who came out for the late-night Frostburg Finale.

The Department of Athletics recognized the 50th anniversary of women’s basketball at Congratulations to the 2014 Bobcat Hall of Fame Induction Class: Grant Burrough ’04, The Department of Athletics celebrated the accomplishments of the 1984 field FSU. Eleven former players and three head coaches returned for the celebration. Carlos Acker ’86, Lisa DeLauter Westwood ’89 and Barry Holder ’84. hockey team on its 30th Anniversary. The team posted the field hockey program’s Homecoming weekend wrapped up with a men’s basketball alumni game. first NCAA win.

26 27 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE UNIVERSITY. A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES.

taxation and executive compensation. She Matthew was also named one of the 2014 1972 1989 is employed in the firm’s Lancaster office. 1999 Next Leaders in Banking presented by the Charles Day was inducted into the Glen Dr. Karen Ackerson Greg Hughes served 10 years in the U.S. Maryland Bankers Association, the Warren CLASSNOTES Keller M’92 was Air Force and then went to work for the Burnie High School Wall of Honor. Charles Group and Maryland Banker magazine. began his 40-year teaching career at Glen awarded tenure at FSU 1996 federal government. He will celebrate 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ClassNotes listed are those received Burnie High School in Glen Burnie, Md., in the Department of Beth Grapes M’98 was a recipient of years working for the government with as of December 31, 2014 in 1972. Recently retired from a 40-year Biology. the 2014 Simon A. McNeely Award from the the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a member of 2006 APRIL 18 MAY 21 career teaching French, English and read- Maryland Association of Health, Physical the Physical Security/Anti-Terrorism Force Stacy Holler joined Garrett College Field Hockey Alumni Game 146th Commencement Ceremony 1969 ing during which he received numerous Education, Recreation and Dance. Beth is a Protection Team. as coordinator of marketing and public Bobcat Stadium, Hospitality Suite Distinguished Alumni Achievement awards. He is very active in his church and 1990 physical education teacher at Fort Garrison relations. Michael C. Wilt, Ph.D., retired from Scott Mallery was honored with Noon – 3:00 p.m. Award Presentation the community. Elementary School in Pikesville, Md. his position as general manager, Global the Kathryn Gene Salem Award by the 2000 Tickets required Engineering and Sustainability, at Energizer West Virginia Directors of Senior and Dawn Scheffel Lewis was promoted Dr. Sharon Colantonio Carano is 2008 APRIL 25 Holdings, Inc., in April 2013. Mike owns 1977 Community Services. The award is pre- to vice president – audit manager at First employed as an assistant professor of kine- Ryan Bowie starred in the Leonard 6th Annual Baseball Spring JUNE 6 and operates Apache Trails Enterprises sented to someone who has demonstrated United Bank & Trust. She was also chosen siology at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Bernstein musical On the Town and Golf Invitational Golden Anniversary Reunion LLC, which trades in buying and selling selflessness, exhibited a long-term commit- as one of Maryland’s Next Leaders in Worth, Texas. She married her husband, David Sedaris’ Santaland Diaries, Fore Sisters Golf Course Celebrating the Class of 1965 and before antique firearms. He is also a member of the ment to service and the betterment of the Banking in 2014. Alan, in 2013 and earned her doctorate in both at the Roxy Regional Theatre in Rawlings, Md. CCIT Technology Advisory Board for Blue Spark Aging Network and has had a significant 2014. Clarksville, Tenn. 11:00 a.m. Registration 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Technologies, the world’s leading producer impact on the lives of senior citizens. Tracie Ellis M’00 joined Garrett College of solutions for thin film batteries, and the 1997 MAY 1 Greatest Couples of All Time Christine Krell Finamore was selected in McHenry, Md., as director of Student Life, Board of Trustees of Valley Riding Inc., a 2009 Undergraduate Research Lane University Center as Alpha Xi Delta’s Alumnae Philanthropist bringing with her over 16 years of experi- nonprofit affiliate of Cleveland Metroparks, 1991 Erica Kempler joined the Art Symposium 8:00 p.m. – Midnight Michael L. Gentry, of the Year for 2013-2014. In her role as ence in residence life and student affairs, Department at Hagerstown Community which provides English and therapeutic Lane University Center Lisa Nichols Martin won Salisbury CPA, CCIFP, CCA, volunteer community outreach ambassa- including at FSU. College in Hagerstown, Md., as an adjunct JUNE 12-13 riding lessons and horse camps for city and 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. disadvantaged youth. University’s 2014 Sea Gull Century Art was elected to the dor for Autism Andrew Miller was faculty member. She teaches beginning 8th Annual Frostburg Football Contest. The work features a cyclist’s dark Board of Directors at Speaks, Christine and advanced ceramics courses. named an “Indy’s MAY 2 Golf Outing & Reunion silhouette and a lone seagull, backed by KatzAbosch, one of has helped to Best and Brightest” Rugby Alumni Game Rocky Gap Casino & Resort marshy Eastern Shore scenery and a col- the largest CPA and educate her local finalist by Junior 2010 FSU Campus Friday: 8:00 p.m. Signatures Bar & Grill orful evening sky. It was showcased on business consult- community in Achievement of Books by Alumni Griffin Detrick was promoted to a Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Golf Registration T-shirts and promotional materials for the ing services in the Mid-Atlantic region. He Calvert County, Central Indiana. senior accountant in the Family Office MAY 3 The Devil and Pastor Gus bike ride across the lower Eastern Shore. joined the firm in 1998 and serves as co- Md., about Andrew is senior vice JUNE 29 autism spectrum disorders by attending Services Group of Arthur Bell CPAs. He CCIT Dedication By Roger Bruner ’68 chair of the Construction Services Group. president of Operations for Bose Public Bobcat Invitational local charity events, hosting educational joined the firm in 2011 and obtained his In Honor of President Bruner’s third novel, a satire that he Affairs Group and was also named the 1982 and awareness programs and raising thou- CPA license in 2013. Emerita Catherine R. Gira Golf Tournament calls “quirky inspirational fiction,” David Mathews M’82 was named to 1992 overall winner of the Government category, Holly Hills Country Club sands of dollars in donations for the Walk an honor placing him at the top of a highly CCIT combines elements of “The Devil the Western Maryland Health System Board Philip Rodeheaver M’01, who is Ijamsville, MD Now for Autism Speaks D.C. event. competitive category. Sponsored by Junior 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Daniel Webster,” of Directors. With more than 37 years of market area president for First United Bank 2012 8:00 a.m. Registration Nikki Werner Walker received the Achievement, the “Best and Brightest” Jenna Mathews Gorgol was awarded the biblical story of banking experience, David is the business & Trust, graduated from the American MAY 6 Zern Excellence in Teaching Award at award program identifies 100 of the city’s the Mary Linn Fox First-Year Teacher Job, and C.S. Lewis’ development coordinator/consultant with Bankers Association Stonier Graduate D.C. Public Policy & JULY 18 Standard Bank. School of Banking in Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, most outstanding young professionals age Award at Paw Paw Elementary School in Alumni Association Board of Screwtape Letters. Pa. Nikki has been a member of the 40 and younger. Paw Paw, W.Va. She and her husband, Government Relations Pastor Gus Philadelphia. Stonier Affinity Group Directors Meeting is ABA’s national Mercersburg faculty since 2006. She is Kati Townsley was named executive David, reside in LaVale, Md. Gospello wishes to Laughing Man Tavern, 1985 graduate school of head of the school’s Physical Education director of the Carroll Technology Council. OCTOBER 15-18 Linda Arrington was promoted to Washington, D.C. leave a legacy by banking, an intensive Department, teaches science and is the head CTC is an independent, nonprofit, technol- Homecoming 2015 branch chief at the U.S. Environmental 2014 writing a book so rich three-year program girls outdoor track and field coach. She ogy-focused organization providing leader- 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. FSU Campus Protection Agency in the Office of Pesticide Dylan Scherpf had his article in spiritual symbolism that even the for bank executives. and her husband, Dan, live on the school’s ship, information and resources to educate, Programs. “Wikileaks Revelations on Trans-Pacific MAY 9 Devil takes notice. It works. Soon, campus with their two children. attract and influence technology in Carroll Partnership Ignored by Corporate Media” Spring Fest For more information, email us the Devil tries to strike a deal with County, Md. 1993 published in Censored 2015: Inspiring Face painting, Student at [email protected] or call Gus: Gus can be privy to the spiritual 1988 We the People (Seven Stories Press), Dr. Rae Ann Smith M’04 was pro- 1998 Alumni Association 301.687.4068. You can also visit world of good and evil if he gives a Dawn Humberson moted to professor at Allegany College Dr. Richard 2001 which includes work he did in FSU’s us online at alumni.frostburg.edu King was promoted Upper Quad, FSU Campus “truthful” account of the Devil’s rise, of Maryland. Rae Ann teaches in the Ammon M’98 Matthew Growden M’04 was promoted English 355 course, Socially Networked or join our Facebook page to get to vice president and  11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. fall and enduring success. When Gus Occupational Therapy Assistant program joined Southwest to vice president, director of IT and secu- Journalism. further details. director of Credit Risk instead comes out with a scathing and is the program’s director. She joined Technical College in rity officer at First United Bank & Trust.  at First United Bank & satire of the Devil’s arrogance, the the ACM faculty in 2003. Fennimore, Wis., as Devil wants revenge, and, hoping to Trust, where she has the dean of Business, worked since 1991. protect everyone he holds dear, Gus Management and Dawn resides in Friendsville, Md., with her 1994 General Studies. His duties will include OR BY MAIL OR EMAIL: signs one final contract with him – SEND US YOUR NEWS! husband, Dennis. Sarah Ivy joined the law firm of McNees leadership of the Business and General  Email [email protected] for his soul. But Gus has a few tricks Wallace & Nurick LLC as an attorney in Education academic areas. Richard pre- SHARE YOUR NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Snail Mail: Profile, FSU,101 Braddock Road, of his own. Available from online the firm’s Employee Benefits group within viously held positions at Milwaukee Frostburg, MD 21532-2303 booksellers. the Labor Employment practice group. Her Area Technical College, Frederick practice focuses on employee benefits law, Community College and Hagerstown Community College.

28 29 IN MEMORIAM FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY: ONE UNIVERSITY. A WORLD OF EXPERIENCES.

Charles C. Morris Dr. David Dr. J.B. Kerbow, who died first grade in West Virginia. One 1998 In Memoriam Aug. 10, 2014 Morton, who Nov. 10, 2014, served as chair of could always “hear a smile in her Christa Floresca Alumni 1975 Edward C. Athey M’75 died Aug. 22, the Modern Foreign Language voice,” colleague and friend Dr. MILESTONES and her husband, 1936 Margaret E. Doak M’57 Aug. 5, 2014 2014, taught Department at FSU for 23 years Fannia Boayue said. Jason Wilson, Dec. 30, 2014 Eleanor C. Fike Teats M’81 biology at FSU until his retirement in 1993. In the Dr. Richard C. announce the birth 1939 Pauline Arnold Weber Oct. 27, 2014 from 1982 to 1950s, he was a French interpreter Weimer, who Marriages of their daughter, Aug. 25, 2014 Brenda L. Kline Williamson his retirement for NATO; he taught jet mechanics died Feb. 8, Hope Olivia, on 1940 Oberlin T. Chaney Jan. 9, 2014 Dr. David Morton in 2009 and to visiting French military. After 2015, taught Nov. 7, 2014. The Brickey-Goldsmith family Oct. 28, 2014 1976 John W. Ottinger M’76 2007 also served as department chair. his tour with NATO, he earned his mathematics first 1941 Martha E. Meek Dec. 10, 2014 Meghan Chandler married Bradley He earned his Bachelor of Science bachelor’s and master’s degrees in in high school, 2010 Oct. 16, 2014 Karen L. Thorn Smith M’81 Yost ’12 on Sept. 6, 2014. Meghan is 2002 from the State University of New French from Southern Methodist then at FSU, Erin Gobbi 1942 Robert L. Himmelwright, Jr. Nov. 11, 2014 a librarian with the Baltimore County Leann Behrend Mongelluzzo and York at New Paltz and his doctor- University and later earned his Dr. Richard Weimer where he taught Rethemeyer Sept. 13, 2014 1977 Loay L. “Bud” Twigg M’77 Library System. Brad is a physicist with the her husband, Bobby, announce the birth of ate from Cornell University. At doctorate in French from Yale. He computer science as well. He served Patuxtent Naval Air Base. The couple resides and her hus- 1949 Helen Georg Corbett July 15, 2014 FSU, he taught histology, electron taught at SMU, the University of their son, Anthony James, on Oct. 5, 2014. July 22, 2014 as department chair for 21 years, in Lexington Park, Md. band, Brandon 1979 Gregory J. Wright microscopy and human anatomy Texas at Austin and the University Anthony joins big brothers, Thomas and 1951 Barbara Bachtel Flinn and authored several mathemat- ’06/M’08, Aug. 2, 2014 and physiology. The Dr. David of Dallas before accepting his posi- Robert, who are 5 years old. July 13, 2014 ics textbooks, including Statistics, announce the Delores A. Lewis Yeager Morton Memorial Fund for tion at Frostburg. birth of their Charles J. McCormick Sept. 16, 2014 which has been used international- 2011 Undergraduate Biology Research Dr. A. Franklin ly. He was active in his community, 2004 daughter, Mia Sidney, on Oct. 10, 2014. Sept. 10, 2014 1980 Ronald R. Turner Katie Johnson married Daniel Gares has been established in his memory. Parks II, who serving as a councilman and the Julie Schibblehut Rando M’09 and 1952 Charles H. “Skeeter” Bowman Dec. 25, 2014 ’11 on July 6, 2013. Katie is attending grad- Dr. Ken Jablon died Nov. 22, Commissioner of Finance for the her husband, Rick ’00, announce the Dec. 28, 2014 1981 Jeffrey W. Kaufman , uate school at the University of Pittsburgh, 2014, was a pro- City of Frostburg for several years. birth of their daughter, Dylan Mackenzie, 1953 Lois Mackay Elliott Nov. 7, 2013 who died Sept. 7, working toward her doctorate in physical July 28, 2014 2014, had been fessor of English “He will be remembered for his chemistry. Daniel is employed by Elliott on Aug. 12, 2014. Julie is the assistant Farewell and Cmdr. Charles E. Mary E. Kammauf Lacy part of the FSU at Frostburg for kindness and warmth,” said Provost Group as an engineer and is working toward director of Admissions at FSU. Rick is the Letourneau M’81 Oct. 19, 2014 Feb. 17, 2014 community since 36 years. He Bill Childs. his master’s degree. The couple resides in owner/president of Kick Masters Karate in Thank You Harold W. Moyer 1982 Marcia A. Burton 1967, and over the Dr. Frank Parks taught a variety W. Dennis Thomas ’65, who died Pittsburgh. Frostburg. Frostburg State University wishes the Dec. 31, 2014 Hadley M’88 Dr. Ken Jablon course of his four- of courses, from Sept. 23, 2014, rose to success in a following faculty and staff the best of luck 1954 Fredric M. Eichhorn M’67 Oct. 20, 2014 plus decades here, journalism to literature – he was career in the public sector and an- in their retirements: 2012 2005 Sept. 6, 2014 Helen A. Leporati Hatfield served as acting president, vice “like an adjustable wrench … other in the private. He was part of Sheree Arbogast M’14 married John Dr. Melody Hanna Kentrus and her Mary Ann Ali, housekeeper, joined FSU 1955 Clover J. Clopper Fearer Aug. 26, 2014 president for academic affairs, dean willing to teach almost anything,” President Reagan’s administration, Glencoe ’14 on June 15, 2013. Sheree is husband, Ryan ’04/M’07, announce the in 1987. July 20, 2014 1983 Patricia A. Eisler and chair of the Department of Dr. Sydney Duncan, chair of the eventually deputy chief of staff. He birth of their Leatrice Shrock Hochard June 21, 2013 Foreign Languages and Literature. Department of English, said. An employed as a crew leader at Roy Rogers. Raymond Brode, groundskeeper lead, later joined International Paper, daughter, Kallie Dec. 30, 2013 Stuart F. Oster His colleague Dr. Maria-Luisa outstanding educator known for John is employed at Roy Rogers and joined FSU in 1984. retiring at senior Cumberland Country Club in the Pro Shop. Grace, on Dec. 9, A. Leah Clise Wishard June 28, 2014 Sanchez was inspired by his “con- making his students better writers, vice president of The couple resides in Clarysville, Md. 2014. Melody is Mark Housel, groundskeeper, joined FSU July 28, 2014 1988 Paul A. Gerrety genial friendship and team spirit, he was the recipient of three FSU Public Affairs and an assistant in 1994. 1956 Ronald R. Rowan July 26, 2014 expressed through a sincere and all- Faculty Achievement Awards. His Communications. June 19, 2014 professor in the Larry Orndorff, manager of Mail and 1994 Marianne Garcia M’96 inclusive commitment to establish colleague Dr. Gerald Snelson said He was one of June 9, 2014 Department of Printing Services, joined FSU in 1988. 1959 Peter M. Wilson and engage in meaningful com- he was a scholar and a voracious the founders Dec. 10, 2014 Kinesiology and 1997 Karen M. Aycox M’97 munication with the people around reader with a dry and witty sense of the Sloop Roger Smearman, housekeeper, joined Births Recreation and Ryan is a lecturer in the Stanley E. Wilson June 21, 2013 him – colleagues, visitors and, most of humor. He is survived by his W. Dennis Institute for FSU in 2007. June 27, 2014 Department of Management at FSU. The 1999 Mathew J. Habersack importantly to him, students.” wife, Dr. Karen Parks, professor of Thomas '65 Excellence 1997 family resides in Frostburg. 1962 Sally A. Layman Vann Jan. 5, 2015 mathematics at FSU. Judah AvenueJudah Phtography Sharon Kuhlman, administrative assis- in Leadership and fostered the Tracee Wilkins Nov. 16, 2014 2005 The Rev. Daniel B. Andrews tant II in the Department of Kinesiology, Dr. Joyce Wheaton-Crowe, who J. Glenn Beall Public Affairs Short and her 1963 Louise Wigfield McCoy M’71 June 15, 2014 2009 joined FSU in 1999. died Feb. 4, 2015, retired in 2013 Institute. He and his wife, Dr. husband, Tyrone, Sept. 19, 2014 2009 Kalie M. Hostutler Ashby Irvin T. Morgan, Jr. Joseph Brickey-Goldsmith and his after more than 40 years of teach- Dawn Thomas, who also attended announce the birth Mary Tola, director of Student Health H. Kenneth Poling M’71 M’10 Aug. 5, 2014 wife, Cassandra, announce the birth of ing and service to the Department Frostburg, established the Dennis of their daughter, Services, joined FSU in 2003. Aug. 25, 2014 Dec. 20, 2014 Anthony Petrelli their daughter, Arianna Elise, on May 22, July 19, 2014 of Educational Professions, in- and Dawn Thomas Presidential Ella Vaughan, on Retirements from September 2014 to 1966 Charles E. Bell 2014. Joe is the director of Choral and Vocal cluding as director of Elementary Leadership Scholarship to sup- Nov. 10, 2014. January 2015 Oct. 9, 2014 Friends of the University Linda K. Pifer Activities at Henry E. Lackey High School in Education in the port students in the President’s Warren H. Funk, Jr. Dr. Donald Alexander, Sr. Jan. 23, 2015 Indian Head, Md. Leadership Circle. He was Dec. 4, 2014 Sept. 18, 2014 Ronald A. Ruthenberg Office of Field June 27, 2014 Experience. Her awarded the Distinguished Alumni 1967 Eileen L. Llewellyn Harriet J. Cavallaro Swim Team Achievement Award in 1985 and Diffenderfer Dec. 20, 2014 Gloria R. Saville passion was read- Reception July 26, 2014 Sandra K. Cochrane Feb. 19, 2014 ing and literacy; an honorary Doctor of Humane Allen D. Shirk Letters degree from FSU in 2014. Families of the men’s Kenneth E. Garrison Nov. 28, 2014 she presented Nov. 20, 2014  and women’s swimming March 29, 2014 Mabel V. Hoffman on the topic Dr. Joyce Wheaton- teams gathered in Jan. 2, 2015 Janet R. Nicodemus Smith at conferences 1968 David H. Pitts III M’68 Crowe January before the Aug. 30, 2014 James K. Howes July 28, 2014 around the world Bobcats hosted a tri-meet Omar B. Wessel, Jr. July 1, 2014 Dale L. Sturtz and was a book reviewer for the against the Randolph- June 30, 2014 Marian A. Knieriem Oct. 28, 2014 International Reading Association. Macon Yellow Jackets and 1969 Jon Paul R. Daddysman, Sr. Oct. 14, 2014 John W. Zembower Before coming to FSU, she taught the York Spartans. Oct. 16, 2014 Corrinne R. McCormick July 2, 2014  Nov. 12, 2014

30 31 THE LAST WORD

A Fellow Graduate

University System of Maryland Chancellor William E. “Brit” Kirwan, who will soon retire after 51 years in higher education, spoke at the 145th commencement in December. He told the graduates, “I, too, graduate today and prepare for a transition to a new phase of life, just as you do.

“I chose this campus for my last commencement because of my enormous appreciation and respect for Frostburg State University, its commitment to the education of its students and the advancement of the surrounding community. Frostburg exemplifies the best of what higher education can do for the people and region it serves.

“So, fellow graduates, know that you are privileged to graduate from a great university. Go forth and do well in this world while you do good for others. For that, indeed, is the spirit that defines Frostburg State University.”

32 Your Name Here

Increasingly, alumni and friends of Frostburg State University have chosen to leave their stamp on the University in a more literal way, associating their name or the name of someone they love and admire with a space on campus. These “naming” opportunities involve financial gifts to support the University, and in some cases, a related program. They are a visible demonstration of a The ribbon flutters to the floor as FSU student-athlete Malory Brunett dedicates the new Bobcat Stadium commitment to FSU. building and bleachers during Homecoming. Representatives from the Belt Group of Companies and the Bushey Feight Morin architecture firm, which performed the work, accompany Brunett, President A number of opportunities exist to create a permanent association with a Gibralter, Athletic Director Troy Dell, to the left of Brunett, and the FSU Bobcat in the ceremony. space on campus, starting at the $5,000 gift level. To learn more, contact the FSU Foundation, Inc., at 301.687.4161.

B.J. ’81 and Krista McGowan Davisson ’82 President Gibralter and Dr. Lea Messman-Mandicott, Library director, Gladys Faherty ’55 named the Math Education Lab cut the ribbon on the computer lab in the Lane unveil the Dr. David M. Gillespie Special Collections in the Lewis J. in honor of her late husband and brother-in-law, both University Center. Their gift benefits Lane Center Ort Library as retired Library Director Gillespie looks on. The library staff math teachers. programs and activities. advocated to honor Gillespie for his decades spent developing the library’s resources, special collections and eight endowed funds.

Dr. Gary Cook, professor emeritus of speech Ashley Wisner ’08/M’09 laughs with President Gibralter after she cut communication and theatre and a supporter of the ribbon on the break-out area that will bear her name in the Center for jazz programming on WFWM, stands at the ready Communications and Information Technology. Wisner serves as vice president of with President Gibralter to cut the ribbon on Joseph Lambert ’79 supported computer science at the Alumni Association Board of Directors. the NPR-affiliate’s new recording studio in CCIT. Frostburg by naming the department chair’s office. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT PPCO 101 BRADDOCK ROAD FROSTBURG, MD 21532-2303

Foundation Opportunity Grants Connect Students to the Campus and the World

Sometimes, all a student needs is one opportunity to connect. For student DeShawna Jones, the Student Leadership Retreat her freshman year gave her an opportunity to connect with other students. Now, nearly three years later, she is thriving as the president of the Global Business Club in the College of Business. “Even in my junior year, I still talk about that experience with my friends,” Jones says. “I learned that being a leader involves integrity and always doing the right thing – even when you think no one is watching.” DeShawna Jones The Student Leadership Retreat, held every September at Camp Allegheny in Stoystown, Pa., is supported through an Opportunity Grant adminis- tered through the FSU Foundation, Inc. “The retreat helps students identify with one another and with Frostburg,” said Director of Leadership and Experiential Learning Doug Baer. “These freshmen come in not knowing anyone, and they leave feeling like a part of the campus. That’s the best part.” YOU CAN HELP create more experiences like Programs supported by Opportunity Grants give this with a gift to the Annual Fund. Call us students the chance to participate in transformational at 301.687.4161 or make a gift online at experiences and assist in student retention. www.frostburg.edu/makeagift.