Class Notes Class1936-1939 Notes

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of early American antiques. They also center. A graduate of Phillipsburg 1940 restored an antique cape. Additionally, High School, Lamonte earned a Herbert Rednor they loved to garden. John graduated bachelor’s in administrative 1912 S. Crescent Blvd. from the Master Gardener Program engineering. He was a member of Yardley, PA 19067 and volunteered for 10 years at the Kappa Delta Rho and was a talented (215) 493-5575 University of Rhode Island horticultural trumpeter with the College band. lab. He became an excellent home Our Melange described him as one President: Harold Bellis* gardener and an accomplished of the best-dressed men on campus. arborist as well. Lamonte’s work assignments My column is limited to one item Following Vivian’s death in 2005, included stints in Michigan, West this month, another death notice. John moved first to Hill, N.H., and Germany, New Jersey, and Arizona. John Stefan Belko died Jan. 30 finally to New London. He was able He retired in 1988 as owner of in New London, N.H., due to illness. to take two trips back to his native The Helpmate Equipment Co., He was born March 28, 1920, in Slovakia, as well as taking a cruise in Baroda, Mich. Sambron, Czechoslovakia, which through the Panama Canal. He is Lamonte’s wife, Marguerite, and a is now eastern Slovakia. John survived by daughter Kathleen Belko; daughter, Greta, predeceased him. He immigrated with his parents grandson Stefan Timbrell and great- is survived by a son, three daughters, through Ellis Island in 1922. The grandchildren Connor and Makenzie, and a grandson. Our condolences to Belkos settled in Bridgeport, Conn., all of New London; daughter Karen all of Lamonte’s survivors. and became restaurateurs and Polk and her son, Lucius, of Cornell, 91, died Feb. 23, in property owners. Washington, D.C.; and daughters Hannibal, Mo. A resident of The day after Pearl Harbor, John Kristin Belko of Lander, Wyo., and Scarsdale, N.Y., Russ graduated from enlisted in the Army and served four Amy Belko and her two daughters, Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., years in the Pacific. After the Kate and Lily Marra of Tumwater, before enrolling at Lafayette. He was war, he entered graduate studies in Wash. John was eagerly awaiting the a member of Zeta Psi, serving as its biochemistry at the University of birth of twin great-grandsons, who president his senior year. He earned Vermont in Burlington. It was there will also be in New London. In a bachelor’s in mining engineering. that he met and married his English May, he was buried with his wife Russ was an engineer for a copper professor, Vivian Amos. in Tiverton, R.I. company in Chile and a lead company John and Vivian lived in various If you want to see more than death in Argentina. He then returned to the places in Massachusetts. He worked at notices, please send me information. States to begin a 38-year career with the Veterans Administration Hospital Mobil Oil Corp. He retired in 1983. in West Roxbury as the director of *(Editor’s note: Harold Bellis passed Russ was honored by the research. He and a team from away June 20 just prior to press time. University of Texas Institute for Harvard Medical School worked on An obituary will be published in the Geophysics as Mobil Oil Corp.’s the development of several important next class column.) representative to the industrial drugs, including the well-known associates program in 1983. He also anticoagulant Coumadin. John played a key role in Mobil’s gift to conducted nearly all of the early 1941 the university of a seismographic ship, clotting studies for that drug. Anthony F. Noto which was used in the Gulf of Mexico. After retirement, he and Vivian 3414 Drighton Court Russ is survived by Mary, his moved to Wellfleet on Cape Cod, Bethlehem, PA 18020-1334 wife of 60 years, a daughter, and where they were active in the (610) 758-8055 two grandchildren. To all of them historical society and Cape Cod we extend our sympathies. preservation for 10 years. They then I begin with sadness. Three more of Lillian Kennedy notified me that moved to Duxbury and lived there our classmates have passed away: her husband, Craig, died March 21, briefly before finding the village of Sharps Lamonte Shipman, Russell five days shy of his 92nd birthday. Adamsville in Little Compton, R.I. B. Cornell, and W. Craig Kennedy. He had been in fragile health, having The couple showed a passion for Shipman, 90, died Jan. 3, in a undergone hip and knee surgery that buying and collecting a wide variety Lopatcong Township, N.J., care limited his mobility.

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50 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1941–1947 At Lafayette, Craig, of Montclair, ClassHow do I manage Notes to submit my sermon I preached at College Hill N.J., earned a bachelor’s in adminis- class column? I scribble it and dictate Presbyterian Church 50 years ago. trative engineering. He was a it to my wife to type. What a joy to be remembered. member (and president his junior By the time anyone reads these Many of you have encouraged me year) of Kappa Delta Rho. He words, it will be July, 69 years after in the struggle to stay healthy. Walt also served as vice president of his we graduated. I’m reminded of the Goetz had a hip replacement in sophomore class and was a four-year words of a long-ago tune: “Time November and is playing better golf. member of the College band. waits for no one. It passes you by, just He is a firm believer in retirement For many years he served as like a river flowing out to the sea.” communities in Florida. Richard fund manager of our class. Aloha until next time. “Rex” Kuhn called to reassure Craig served in the Navy during me about the benefits of cataract World War II. He was a self-employed surgery—just before my efforts to sales rep with Kennedy Associates, 1942 follow the golf ball. Upper Saddle River, N.J., a supplier Robert W.B. Johnston Glenn Landis reported on his of industrial fasteners. 7507 Glenheath singing support to Presbyterians in During his retirement years, Houston, TX 77061-2823 Overbrook, Pa., and that Lorraine Craig was a member of a dance (713) 644-4212 (Basil) McCabe is in a retirement band that played gigs in his home [email protected] home in Bath, Pa. Barry Keen has area of Manchester, N.J. He was continued to give vocal support to a talented musician. President: Otto Alden the Leopards at home games and still According to the March 1996 finds time to enjoy Paul Tillich’s Lafayette Magazine, Craig’s brother, Greetings to the survivors of the class thoughts on the Eternal Now. Lester ’44, died in September 1995. of 1942, as we are at or moving into You may have heard the news from A sister, Caroline Sims, survives our 90s. other sources, but part of any report them. Craig is also survived by a Dr. Paul H. Stillman passed away from 65 years of membership in the daughter, Carole Langyei, and Oct. 24, 2008, in Boynton Beach, Class of ’44 includes obituaries. Todd a son, Alan Craig Kennedy, both Fla. Paul was active in the Marquis Cochran’s family has notified the by his late first wife, Dorothy. Association and lacrosse at Lafayette. College that he died May 1, 2009. Our sincere sympathies to Lillian Archie Ackroyd died Jan. 26, Jim Mahon of Camden, N.Y., who and all of her and Craig’s loved ones. 2008. For 44 years, Archie was a served Phi Gamma Delta ably and Early this year, I received a letter chemical engineer at C.F. Braun, joyfully, died Aug. 12. Reggie from Harold Reichard. He resides Alhambra, Calif. He graduated Hemingway, who enjoyed his years in Heatherwood Senior Center in Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi. in Pennsylvania at Lafayette and Yarmouth Park, Mass. His wife, If any of you have an opportunity Green Pond Country Club, ended his Miriam, passed away several years to visit the College or a classmate, career in Walnut Creek, Calif., Feb. ago. As residents now own their please send to me a photo that 10. Robert Sherman, Alpharetta, apartments, Hal keeps busy serving can be published on the Lafayette Ga., died Oct. 10, 2007. Each one on Heatherwood’s board of trustees, web site. made a contribution to our education with, as he put it, “zero pay.” Also at Lafayette and to the nation we keeping him busy are his three served in World War II. children, seven grandchildren, 1943 and three great-grandchildren. Incoming Correspondent: Hal was looking forward, with the Earl Kanter, M.D. 1946 & 1947 help of pharmaceuticals, to being 90 15 S. Brunswick Ave. Van T. Boughton Jr. in April. By coincidence, Hal, your Margate City, NJ 08402-2815 5124 Fellowship Road letter reached me on Jan. 28, the day (609) 822-5159 Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 I turned 90. The photo (see online) [email protected] (908) 580-0765 shows Hal with a lady friend, who [email protected] is also a Heatherwood resident. Together with other residents, Hal 1944 1947 Fund Manager: enjoys parties and pro entertainers The Rev. Robert G. Sandercock W. Robert Magee Sr. who, in Hal’s own words, “try to 1961 Hayes Short Lane enliven us old coots.” Thanks for Colfax, NC 27235 Had an email from Fred Magley ’46, writing, Hal. [email protected] who now lives in Canandaigua, N.Y. As for me, my vision is poorer Under the wartime accelerated now than it was a year ago. My A classmate from Pen Argyl (Pa.) program, Fred says he actually ophthalmologist could not assure High School sparked my imagination graduated in early 1945. He went on me that removing a cataract from my and activated my efforts to share the to Princeton Theological Seminary, right eye would enable me to see well bits and pieces I have gathered. He earning an M.Div. three years later. In or to read. The macular degeneration sent a clipping from the March 20 his career in the ministry, he has had in both eyes would remain. Express Almanac that quoted from a three pastorates, first in Ohio and the

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 51 1947–1950 last two in upstate New York. He also NorthernClass Europe, Iceland,Notes etc.— of John M.’s demise, all we have is a spent two years as an exchange pastor someone recognized me as I walked brief note on the passing of Max from in New Zealand and Australia. Fred into a cruise ship lounge. The cruise his widow, Marilyn, stating he passed reports he has done a lot of traveling line offered hot chocolate, which away Nov. 19, 2007. all over the world. He still enjoys made the passage among the glaciers I knew our friend Max—a nice traveling, sailing, cross-country skiing, and icebergs off Greenland more guy—slightly and thought his name and swimming. He has four daughters, comfortable. He knew me, although to be Max Ernst only. After receipt of seven grandchildren, and four great- I didn’t recall him. “Remember this note, I recalled a multi-page letter grandchildren. Great to hear from Chief Levin’s men’s clothing store from Max, addressed to me as class you, Fred. on the Hill? Well, I was his son.” correspondent, and looked it up. I Bob Magee ’47 responded to Sure I did! Heck, I was an occasional found it among my column clippings an info request the alumni office customer and, like many others, had for January 2003: Max has been sent but didn’t give us any recent wondered about the store name. married for 52 years to Marilyn from news of his doings. He filled me in, and that could Erie, Pa. They like sports and play Daniel S. “Dennis” Finelli ’46 be a story for another time. tennis three times a week. They have passed away Jan. 18 in Whitehall There are other bits ’n’ pieces three children and four grandkids Manor, Whitehall, Pa. Daniel taught of memory-jogging: like finding a (details followed). French at Phillipsburg High School Lafayette College catalogue at a Max: “I am very grateful about until he retired in 1985. During garage sale—next to a hot-sex pop my past, especially my wife. We World War II, Daniel served as a novel. Of course, I spent my quarter belong to the English-speaking sergeant in Patton’s Third Army in and bought it. I mean that I bought Protestant church in San Paulo, the European Theater. He earned five the...er...well, it was a good purchase. Brazil, where Marilyn conducted the battle stars for combat in Belgium, I really do keep thinking about choir for 50 years. I retired from the France, and Luxemburg, including Lafayette. Best friend Walter Hartl ’49 presidency of our family firm in 1990 the Battle of the Bulge. In later years, and wife Helen, and Stan...and being and have been on the board of the Daniel was an avid sports fan who called back to the campus to speak Sao Paulo YMCA, and served as its enjoyed the Phillies and the Eagles. about being in uniform at Lafayette president, for years. We gave away He treasured his family, especially (three terms) before going off to the much of our assets and in 2001 his children and grandchildren. real world (of combat infantry and gave out 800,000 free meals.” His wife preceded him in death. subsequent Army hospital time) and Like I said, a nice man. We also received a belated notice selling pom-poms in the stands at Well, hey, will some of you other of the Aug. 11, 2008, death of football games—but you understand. nice men send me some notes? I/we Herbert Malos ’46. He is survived Gee, we’ve been out of the college would like to hear from you. And by his wife of 57 years, Betty, but grind for 62-plus years, but the remember: It’s great to be ’48! no other details were given. Lafayette experience stays with me and is a daily reminder. Here are a couple of classmates 1949 1948 for whom the next ’48 reunion Werner Hennig Harvey H. Hunerberg will be in the sky: 8310 E. Bronco Trail 7015 River Club Blvd. Did you know John MacKay? Scottsdale, AZ 85255-2172 Bradenton, FL 34202 He’d lived in various spots but spent (480) 585-4790 (941) 351-0303 years in Cape Coral, Fla. That’s not too far from Sarasota, but we’d never President: Harrison W. Wright President: Harvey H. Hunerberg had contact on campus or in Florida. Reunion Chair: William Lockett Jr. But hey, I certainly had a connection with Merrill Lynch, where he’d been 1950 A feller just called and asked, “Hey an account exec/branch manager Irving S. Bravman Harv, do you remember...?” and I in miscellaneous locations, retiring 211 Colonial Homes Drive NW, did. He wasn’t a classmate, but he in 1979. Apt. 2309 gave me the theme for this writing: His obit tells that he’d been Atlanta, GA 30309-5201 Memories are what this column is active in sports through­out his life. [email protected] all about, and I remember years’ He maintained his love of softball, worth of stuff. tennis, and golf, often playing all President: Donald B. Chubb Not all of it is about the Class three on the same day! Fund Manager: Donald B. Chubb of ’48, though. Like that guy who John leaves his wife, Nancy, sons Reunion Chair: James R. Madara jogged past me in a park in Paris: He John and William, plus three grand- Web Page Administrator: wore grey sweatpants, but the name children and five great-grandchildren. Irving S. Bravman stitched in maroon letters running He was laid to rest Jan. 31. His photo down his right leg read LAFAYETTE. is among the February grads, page 89. Our class continues to shrink. George Or on a boat, following the route Then there’s Max Ernst Mangels. Braun of Ocean View, Del., passed of the Vikings through Scandinavia, Although we’d had a full page notice away Feb. 17. After military service in

52 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1950–1951 World War II, he attended Lafayette beingClass near the water, Notes both the ocean and graduated with a bachelor’s in and back bays. In later years, his 1951 geology. He devoted his entire interests turned to bicycle racing. John B. Cornish professional life to serving his Surviving are six children, seven 1424-C Catasauqua Road country, first in the Army in Europe grandchildren, and a brother. Bethlehem, PA 18017-7473 and later analyzing photographic Michael Azzara of Louisville, Ky., [email protected] intelligence for the Department of died Jan. 15. Another World War II Defense. After retiring, he directed veteran, he joined the Army in 1943 President: Joseph I. Diamond Jr. his energy to fishing, tennis, and golf. at age 18 and served in the European Fund Manager: Henry Kohlenberger Jr. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 Theatre. He fought in the campaigns Reunion Chair: Richard H. Knox years, Bernice; sons Kevin, Rick, and of northern France, Ardennes, Jim; a brother; and three grandchildren. Rhineland, and Central Europe. Hilton “Dutch” Rahn sends regards Another loss was Vahe Akashian; He earned a bachelor’s in chemical to all. Ann reports he is holding his he died Feb. 12 in San Diego. He engineering and then joined B.F. own and enjoys hearing directly from grew up in Resht, Iran, and at age Goodrich Chemical Co. in Louisville. any classmates. 17 went with his brother to study He retired after 39 years of service. Dan Ressetar became headmaster at American University in Beirut, His daughter, Kathy, wrote that for a small Orthodox Christian Lebanon. In 1948, he came to the “Lafayette provided an excellent academy near Harrisburg, Pa. Wife U.S. and earned a bachelor’s in education in electrical engineering. Theodora will substitute teach at chemistry at Lafayette then a master’s The College gave him great pride the school. Dan has assisted with degree in chemistry at Ohio State and many lifelong friendships. Dad the Lafayette scholarship program. University. He had a long and appreciated everyone involved in Son Nicholas ’81 has a son, Dimitri, successful tenure as a professor at the many reunions held for his class. who is applying to Lafayette. A real Mesa College. He officially retired He was saddened as their numbers Lafayette family! in 1989 but continued to teach part dwindled.” Michael is survived Jim Zilli, who lives in Irvine, time until 2009. He loved traveling by sons Michael and John, nine Calif., reports celebrating 25 years and made many trips to Armenia, grandchildren, and a brother. of happily married life in April. He Lebanon, the Soviet Union, and I received a note from Susan retired 12 years ago from Fluor Corp. Europe. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mayhall saying that her father, as senior director, projects. His last Connie, two children, and a grandson. William Relick, passed away last project was detailed basic engineering On Feb. 28, William Rohland Aug. 2. Bill graduated with a for a refinery in Venezuela, but Hugo passed away in Plymouth, Minn. bachelor’s in electrical engineering. Chavez nationalized the company. After graduating with a bachelor’s He retired from a career in sales and Jim enjoys the Service Corps of in electrical engineering, he did management with Esterline Corp. Retired Executives (SCORE, Santa graduate work at Syracuse University He was a World War II veteran and Ana Chapter) and is impressed with and the University of Minnesota. loved to tell stories about the mix the caliber of the 100-plus members. He worked in research and of veterans and the younger students He plays a little golf and cooks once development for IBM in several fresh out of high school. He was a month for his investment club. locations, including Uithoorn, The a member and president of Kappa Charles “Charlie” Richardson Netherlands. He earned 20 patents, Delta Rho. He loved Lafayette wrote from Lawrenceville, N.J., working in such areas as electronic football and cherished homecomings where he and Nancy have lived accounting systems, optical test and other football weekends. In since 1969. He has taught at Rider scanners, character recognition addition to his daughter, he is University since 1967, and though scanners, and smart cards. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, retired, still teaches one or two classes a builder, gardener, outdoorsman, Helen, a son, and two grandsons. each semester. The couple keeps busy and mentor. His wife, Eileen, And, finally, just a notice— with a variety of activities, including survives him, along with three no other information—about Lafayette football. daughters, three sons, and a the Aug. 25, 2008, passing of Joe Worek claims he attended grandson. Edward Matthews. each of our five-year reunions and In Ventnor, N.J., Walter Hauck We extend condolences to all said he looks forward to seeing all of left us Feb. 28. He was predeceased by of these families and friends. It you at next year’s! After marriage to his wife, Virginia. Prior to attending is painful to lose even one, and Hedwig in ’49, their family expanded Lafayette, Walter joined the Army and especially so many, within such to three children (Deborah, Keith, and served in France, Belgium, Germany, a short span of time. Barbara), then seven grandchildren and England as an infantry squad and five great-grandchildren! After leader. After receiving a bachelor’s in graduation, Joe joined De Laval metallurgical engineering, he worked Steam Turbine Co., became manager for Budd Co. in Philadelphia and later of gear engineering and superintendent for Republic Steel. He taught of testing, then superintendent of metallurgical engineering at Temple field service, retiring as manager in University for 20 years. He loved 1987. Since then, he has been a

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 53 1951 consultant and secretary with RMX (NYASA)Class annual SportsNotes Hero Union Church. In 1974, he and the Inc., a rotating machine specialist Awards, Allan will be paid a special family returned stateside and settled in company. His jobs involved extensive tribute as a past NYASA president Ridgewood, N.J. Dick was named travel in the U.S. and to many other who has contributed to the enduring director of the Colgate engineering countries. He states that Lafayette vitality of sports in New York City. group and played a key role in prepared him well! Bob Becker reports from divesting Colgate assets. Retiring in Robert Adams Goodfellow Medford, N.J., that his retirement 1986, he and Marjorie moved to reports from Arlington, Vt., that he community, Medford Leas, has some Shelter Island, N.Y., a special place in wrote a coffee table book about his 700 residents, many of whom are his life. They enjoyed friends old and father-in-law, Mead Schaeffer, who Lafayette grads. The 168-acre new and entertained on their sailboat, was an illustrator of classic books such campus has a beautiful arboretum. Mermaid. He was active in the local as Moby Dick, Saturday Evening Post He keeps track of the ’Pards lacrosse yacht clubs, served on the Waterways covers, and a series on World War II. teams and has four granddaughters, Management Advisory Council, and Tentatively titled Mead Schaeffer, three of whom play lacrosse. was an elder in the Presbyterian Illustrator of the Classics, the book Robert Blackwell and wife Church. In 2005, they moved cross- is being shopped to publishers. Bob Beverly enjoyed springtime in country to Bainbridge Island, Wash., is a Navy vet of World War II and the Columbia, S.C. They hope early to be near their children. Korean War. He and wife Lee, who planting will produce a bountiful E. Thomas Flood II of West served as president, had a greeting harvest. Bob serves Fort Jackson Grove, Pa., died Nov. 2. He shared card company. Bob’s career consisted Lodge 374 as worshipful master. He 39 years of marriage with Margaret. of numerous marketing, management, was installed as the eminent grand Born in Philadelphia, Tom served in and consulting positions. They prelate of Knights Templar in South the Marine Corps in World War II. enjoyed extensive RV travel for years. Carolina in late March. Churches He owned and operated a land Don Estler and Lois “Beansie” continue to request the Rev. Bob to development company, which he celebrated 60 years of bliss April 5! fill their pulpits. Beverly is a member started in 1950. An avid fox hunter, Beansie recovered from a severe of the Prayer Shawl group at church. Tom belonged to Radnor Hunt, pedestrian injury three years ago. Ed Whitby informed me of Andrews Bridge, and Cheshire Hunt. After long rehab, she is a living the passing of Richard “Dick” He was also a member of First Troop miracle! Don had a bout with his Manuel but didn’t relay any of Philadelphia City Cavalry. Tom is prostate, but with it now under his own activities. survived by his wife, son David control, he can play tennis and Dick passed away Feb. 1 after a of Massachusetts, grandchildren exercise at the YMCA. He is a ruling struggle with lymphoma. He grew Nicholas and Sophia, and two elder and choir member of First up in Sea Cliff, Long Island, N.Y. nephews. His son Tom predeceased United Presbyterian Church of He developed a love of sailing that him in 1979. Boonton, N.J. He directs a group he pursued his entire life. He enlisted William E. Pfister of Lopatcong, of 30 singers, The Presbyaires, in the Merchant Marine in 1945 and N.J., passed away Feb. 21. He lived in representing 13 different churches became a chief warrant officer. The war Phillipsburg nearly his whole life. He and eight denominations. As an ended, and he joined Grace Line’s War graduated from Phillipsburg High outreach ministry to rehab centers Shipping Administration and sailed to School, received a bachelor’s in and nursing homes within the local the eastern coast of South America. English, and got his master’s in area, they perform an hour-long At Lafayette, he obtained a degree in education from Temple University program of oldies, jokes, and resident chemical engineering and was active in in Philadelphia. He taught gifted participation. Summer is slated for track, soccer, sailing, and his fraternity, students at Highland School in rehearsing, while October is “on Delta Tau Delta. He married Marjorie Jamaica, N.Y., and high school the road” with a new show. soon after graduation and joined English at Garden School in Jackson Henley Smith sends greetings Colgate Palmolive’s international Heights, N.Y. He was a member of from Holland, Mich., with an division for a career that lasted into the Kappa Phi Kappa honorary education invitation to ’51ers to come visit and 1980s. The Army recalled him in 1954 fraternity, the Association for enjoy a great view of Lake Michigan. to the Army Chemical Center at Childhood Education, the National A Gallup poll claims Holland to be Edgewood, Md. When Dick returned Association of English Teachers, and number two on the list of “Most to Colgate, he was assigned to Lima, the United Federation of Teachers. Happy Towns” in the U.S. Hope Peru, as plant manager. Traveling He was a senior training associate for College offers dance, theatre, music, throughout South America, he and Day-Timers Inc. in Allentown, Pa., and good NCAA athletic teams— his family absorbed the culture and and developed the Jumpstart program always a program to attend. A great pursued sailing at the local yacht club. in partnership with Lehigh Career & place for retirement living. In 1962, he became general manager Technical Institute. He was working Allan Woods boasts that his of the Tokyo branch. For 12 years with Kitchen Magic in Phillipsburg daughter, Amanda, presented him he expanded sales in Japan. His and was active with the Jaycees’ with his first grandson, William family adapted well, and he became annual Halloween parade. Wasserstrom, Feb. 20. At the New commodore of the Yokohama Yacht Robert Henry Harbers Jr. died York Amateur Sports Alliance Club and was active in the West Tokyo March 20 at his home in Albemarle,

54 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1951–1953 N.C. He is survived by his wife, son, ClassStanley Joseph NotesHarris Jr. (Gov/ and eight daughters. He enjoyed his Law), was an Easton native, who went 1953 16 grandchildren and one great- on from Lafayette to Columbia Law Leon H. Fox Jr. grandchild. He attended Lafayette School, receiving his law degree in 6 Firethorne Circle on a basketball scholarship, received 1955 from American University. For Lafayette Hill, PA 19444-2405 a degree in economics, and was a 30 years he worked for the Federal [email protected] member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Energy Regulatory Commission. Stan Shortly after graduation, he married loved opera, bridge, and reading the President: Alan FitzGibbon Josephine Eakins at the Albemarle newspaper, and he was dedicated to Fund Manager: George E. Patton Jr. Annunciation Catholic Church. He his church. His family and friends Reunion Chair: H. David Moore Jr. was a manufacturer’s agent in the note his humor, smile, opinions, children’s apparel industry, and in generosity, and zest for life. I was very busy watching our 1978 was honored with a “Million Alex Pajak (EE), Soles Hall, basketball team get to the Patriot Dollar Club” award for outstanding was a waist gunner in a World War II League playoffs. Lois and I enjoyed sales performance. He enjoyed B-29 out of Brooklyn (along with a family vacation in Jamaica in playing basketball and spending time Frank Downing ’51 #10 and Art December, which included our at the beach. His grandchildren were Rothkopf ’55, among others). He grandson, Eric Goldwein ’12, and his joy, as he played trucks with some was a family man who also served then a vacation just for the two of and poker with others! in NASA’s Johnson Space Center in us in Aruba in February, where we the Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and bumped into Frank Koons Jr. ’57 Skylab programs. and Ellen on the beach. Frank reports 1952 Dick Lieberman (ChE), Watson that his son John ’84 resides in Japan. John D. Kinard Hall, was a retired manager of the Peter Esherick reports that he and 209 Buttonwood Way engineering division of Westinghouse’s Helen moved to The Lutheran Home Glenside, PA 19038-3305 Bettis Lab. Lafayette was his family, at Topton (Pa.). He is still independent, [email protected] and he was extremely and continually and the move was precipitated by generous as a Leopard. He deserves Helen’s health. Peter is active at the President: Open our gratitude and thanks for his many Wharton Esherick Museum near Fund Manager: Hugh H. Jones Jr. gifts to our college’s future. Valley Forge, Pa., and has extended Reunion Chair: John D. Kinard Bill McLaughlin (EE) of Meyner an invitation to visit there. Web Page Administrator: Open Drive (named after former New Jersey Larry and Marge Scharff had Governor Robert B. Meyner ’30) dinner with Bruce Becker and his May 10, 2010...the day our class lived in Bellmawr, N.J. We marched wife, Harriet, last winter. They live in said goodbye to Cyrus S. Fleck Jr. together June 6, 1952, and sat on the different communities in Boynton (see pages 4 and 33). Cy, in a class lawn outside of South College to listen Beach, Fla. Bruce and Harriet are by himself—the heart, soul, and to the Commencement address of the snowbirds and return to the memory of ’52. CEO of Time, Life, and Fortune, along Binghamton, N.Y., area in the The Fleck Continuous Giving with Bob Nishiyama, a former summer, where Bruce does some Society epitomizes Loyalty, Japanese kamikaze pilot, who had been lawyering when he is there. The Commitment, and Generosity, a featured story in Life magazine. Scharffs report that they were so that the first two Honor Stones All our news is not sad, though. awaiting some Florida weather, as it on the path to Skillman Library are Ecumenist: Bill Price, my three- had been a cold winter. They were father and son, Cy Fleck Sr. ’20 year roomie and fellow charter member trying to decide where to go to and Cy Fleck Jr. ’52—what better of Soles Hall at a Presbyterian college. celebrate their 55th anniversary leadership? Lafayette legends leading He was president of our Newman and Marge’s special birthday. the way.... Association (Roman Catholic) and Dr. Eugene Pirog has been a Incorporating the Fleck Century since retiring has lived at St. Barnabas retired surgeon for four years. He Club: Uncle John, 101, and father Cy, (Episcopalian) in Gibsonia, Pa. He lives in Hillsborough, N.J., and 100, and son Cy representing two later moved to Chateau Perry on has six sons and two daughters. other centuries. A Leopard hat trick of Perry Highway near Pittsburgh. James Shepherd writes that longevity and three centuries. Cy has Had a long talk with the Rev. he and Janet are fine and enjoy been a significant, legendary Leopard. George Bonnell ’50 of 203 Soles retirement. After college, he had In June 2000, Jane, Cy, and I Hall. He and his wife, Lois, now two years in the Army, 16 years with traveled to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, live north of Princeton, N.J. Procter & Gamble, four years with NYC, to participate in Bill Simon’s “On Olympus set—Hail to Francois L Schwarz Inc., and 15 years ’52 Celebration of Life, the theme Lafayette!” with Merrill Lynch, from which he of which was “Friends, family, freedom, retired in 1990. He does a lot of and faith.” How very fortunate we are! hunting and fishing in New Mexico, Mahalo and aloha, Cy. Montana, and Alaska, and he recently The Class of ’52 continues to add became interested in saltwater fishing. to the losses of the Greatest Generation: He has now decided that getting up

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 55 1953–1954 at 5 a.m. to fish is not his “cup of PrepClass before retiring Notes and devoting Ron Phillipp, Hugh R. Heisler tea,” so he sold his boat and now his time to writing. (Lehigh ’54), and Faye J. Heisler occupies his time with gardening Our sincere condolences go to ’79, M.D. John had taken himself off and photography. He has a blog the family of George K. Layden Jr., dialysis before he died. He told Ray (sheepherder-my-lifetime-reflections. who died March 19 in West Hartford, that he could not stand it anymore blogspot.com), which is a collection Conn. He was employed for 26 years and was prepared to go. Additionally, of his favorite 35 pictures of the past with United Technologies Corp. in his scleroderma became extremely 78 years. His children—Diane, David, East Hartford, where he received painful toward the end. Ray last saw and Gail—live within an hour’s numerous patents for his work. A him to say goodbye just before he distance, so he and Janet frequently true Renaissance man, he was an avid died. He adds: “John had fought the see them and the three grandchildren. sailor, painter, and skilled clarinetist. dialysis problem since we were on a James reports that it took 55 years to He performed in the Manchester three-rivers cruise in Europe in 2002. get this message off to all his friends (Conn.) Symphony Orchestra. So say a prayer for Johnny. He was a from the Hill, but George is survived by his wife, Doris; wonderful friend and Easton High he will try to do better in the future. brothers Lawrence and Edward; sons School and Lafayette classmate!!” Bill Jacob reports that he and Matthew, Andrew, and Stephen; Ray deserves much appreciation his wife expected to become great- stepchildren David, Ellen, and for his attentiveness to and care grandparents to identical twin girls Tamara; and five grandchildren. of John during his long struggle. in April. They planned to attend a John, 77, of Palmer Township, granddaughter’s graduation from St. passed away at his home. He was Norbert College in Green Bay, Wis., 1954 born May 18, 1932, in Eeklo, May 3, and a grandson’s wedding in John A. Ferrante Belgium. His wife, the former Susan Raleigh, N.C., in July. This grandson 4 Del Mesa Carmel M. Guffy, died May 1, 1989. John will then be going off to medical Carmel, CA 93923 received his bachelor’s in geology school in August. Bill says that all of [email protected] from Lafayette and was in the this keeps him and his wife very busy. Maroon Key, Newman Association, Chuck Flanagan writes that he President: Ronald E. Philipp College Choir, marching band, and and Jane celebrated their 50th Fund Manager: Robert A. Aiello geology club and wrestled for four anniversary by spending eight days years, earning a varsity letter. He was over Christmas and New Year’s in Received an email from Ron class reunion chairman for the 30th Costa Rica with their grown kids, McCullough, who reminded me reunion in 1984 and again for the Cathy and Bill, their spouses, and the that Hubert T. Marshall II, 77 years 45th reunion with Gene Harrison. four grandkids. They had a great time old, a longtime area resident, died John was second vice president of doing mostly outdoor adventures, like March 30, 2009. Ron went on to say: our class after the 45th reunion and whitewater rafting, zip lines, river raft “Of my years from ’54 to now, I’ll for the 50th in 2004. He served trips, and hiking in the rainforest. It share a brief synopsis. Married a gal with the Army during the Korean was one of their best holiday vacations I met at the Interfraternity Ball of War. He retired in 1993 from with the family. They are now trying 1953. We had two sons and one Metropolitan Life Insurance. John to determine where and when to go daughter and were married for 49 was a founder and president of the on another family vacation. years, 11 months, and 349 days until former Quaker State Dyeing and George Cashau reports that he her death. During our time together, Finishing Inc. in Wilson Borough, and Claire moved to the Carolina we watched one son and the daughter Pa. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, Mountains in Columbus, N.C. marry and begin their own families; metalworking, and oil and watercolor They have three children, seven one son remains till this date painting. He was a huge fan of grandchildren, and two great- unmarried. We lived for 29 years in Easton wrestling, the New York grandchildren. They keep busy New Jersey, moved to Virginia, and Giants, and Penn State and Easton with golf, bridge, and fishing. spent 20 years living in what is known football. John was active in the We extend our condolences to as the Tidewater area. My daughter’s alumni associations and reunion the family of Harry Willson, who marriage resulted in my becoming a committees of Easton High School died March 9. He and his wife, Adela grandfather to two girls, the eldest of and Lafayette. Survivors: a son, John Amador, were co-founders of Amador which married one year ago, and in A. Jr., of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; two Publishers in Albuquerque, N.M. early April, I expected to be a great- daughters, Nancy Anne Hall, and her Harry was a prolific writer of grandfather to another young lady. I husband James R., of Skippack, Pa., novels, satire, social commentary, remarried four years ago, retired two and Linda Marie, at home; five and philosophy. He and his family years ago, and moved to a city west grandchildren, Susan Ann and Dana moved to New Mexico in the late of Cleveland to be closer to the wife’s Rose Hall, Daniel Jacob, and John 1950s, where he served as a bilingual family. That’s about it.” August III and Alexander Louis missionary pastor in Bernalillo, Ray Howe sent me notice that D’Huyvetters. Hugh Heisler said Alameda, and Placitas. After leaving John D’Huyvetters died Feb. 20, of John, “He will be greatly missed, the clergy, he taught for 10 years at “So his long struggle is over.” Also especially by those of us who grew Albuquerque Academy and Sandia received similar information from up with him on College Hill.”

56 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1954–1956 James A. Ferguson Jr., 77, died CarolinaClass and Georgia Notes sides of the as choir director. He was deeply Feb. 3 with his family by his side. Savannah River. The interviews are devoted to his family and profession. James was born on Dec. 24, 1932, videotaped and then filed. Fred is In addition to his wife, he is survived in Schenectady, N.Y. He graduated listed as project coordinator. by two daughters, three grandchildren, from Nott Terrace High School in Robert G. Johnson of and one great-grandchild. Our Schenectady in 1950 and received his Hendersonville, N.C., 77, passed condolences to Lowell’s wife and bachelor’s in economics. He was a away Christmas Day. After serving family. His daughter, Kristen member of Phi Kappa Psi. James was as a first lieutenant in Korea, he Gardiner, requests copies of any a member of Calumet and played on worked for more than 40 years in pictures or classmate recollections the golf team for four years, serving the securities industry and as a private of her father be sent to her at as team captain his senior year. After investor. He leaves his wife of [email protected]. graduation, James was commissioned 44 years, three children, and five One of the happier benefits of a second lieutenant in the Army, grandsons. He was originally from writing this column is catching up serving until 1956, when he Rockaway, N.J. with friends one never expected to discharged as a first lieutenant. James hear from again. One such did not retired in 1984 from Mobil Oil graduate with us but was well known Corp., where he was an executive in 1956 to many of us, namely Bruce E. its home heating fuel division. An Donald L. M itchell Tjaden. Bruce was a Delta Upsilon avid golfer, James was a longtime 365 Carr Hill Road brother who left Lafayette after our member of the Mohawk Golf Club, Gettysburg, PA 17325 sophomore year. He headed west and where he carded several holes-in-one. (717) 642-9094 graduated from San Jose State, later James is survived by his wife of 54 [email protected] enrolling in San Anselmo Theological years, Patricia; his sister, Faith Seminary in California. His ministry Lamplugh, and her husband, George, President: Richard W. Graham in the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. of Smyrna, Ga.; children Elizabeth F. Fund Manager: Cornelius Alexander IV was recently marked by the celebration Grosso and her husband, William, of Reunion Chair: H. Kermit Green Jr. of 50 years of ordination. Following Niskayuna, N.Y., and Richard James a master’s degree in family studies Ferguson and his wife, Mary, of This will be a shorter column than and child development from Cal Poly Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; and grand- usual and must unfortunately begin and a Ph.D. from Brigham Young children Matthew Grosso and his with news of two classmates who have University, he combined his calling wife, Corrie, and Alyssa Bielawski and died since my last submission. as a minister with his training as a her husband, Daniel, all of Niskayuna. Martin F. Cohen, 74, died Nov. 20 therapist and for 40 years served In addition, he is survived by an in Hollywood, Fla. An Easton native, churches and taught in higher extended family and many loving Martin, like several other “townies” education. Then, several years ago, friends. in our class, graduated with honors when the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. moved its administrative offices from He completed his career as a CPA. NYC to Louisville, Ky., he and wife 1955 After Lafayette, Martin served in the Nancy hit the road for Louisville, John W. Gilbert Jr. Navy until 1960, followed by 18 years where Bruce assumed a new position. 12 W. Edinburgh Road in the Navy Reserve, attaining the At the age of 50, Nancy enrolled as Ocean City, NJ 08226-4618 rank of commander. He is survived by a student in Louisville Presbyterian (609) 399-3109 his wife, Barbara, a daughter, a son, Seminary and was subsequently [email protected] and three grandchildren. I remember ordained. They are proud parents of Martin’s quiet manner and his wry three children. As a follow-up to our President: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr. sense of humor. This very good man phone talk, Bruce sent a letter from Fund Managers: Thomas F. McGrail, will be missed. Our sympathies to which I quote: “I am familiar with Mark B. Weisburger Barbara and the family. the origins of the Lafayette tradition Reunion Chair: Ralph O. Doederlein Sr. Dr. Lowell P. Romano, M.D., that you do not need to graduate in passed away Jan. 31 in Easton order to be forever counted with your Gerry Sigal and wife Norma have Hospital. Born in Roseto, Pa., in entering class. I have always felt that moved to the quaint island of 1935, he and his wife, Nancy, lived I was a person of Lafayette (‘for on Ocracoke, N.C., among the Outer most of their married years in Palmer the Hill she grew from 1832’) and Banks. Gerry retired as a lawyer in Township, Pa. They celebrated their have visited the campus several times December 2008, pulling up stakes 44th anniversary June 29, 2009. Also since June 1954.” Bruce’s and from Reading, Pa. According to his a Phi Beta Kappa graduate with Nancy’s email address is TroyTjaden@ note, he is “happy to be a1ive.” honors in English, Lowell went on to gmail.com for those who want to Fred Gehle is still active in the receive M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from connect with them. Veterans History Project in the Aiken, the University of Pennsylvania. He While I’m mentioning DUs and S.C., area. The group collects the retired as a research chemist. He was Presbyterians, I should mention a brief experiences of World War II vets by a member of St. Anthony of Padua and accidental phone conversation with interviewing them on both the South Catholic Church, serving at one time George Watts. Since 1998, George

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 57 1956 enjoys retirement with wife Paula near ButClass I suppose we shouldNotes give him the anticipated being outside for spring Southport, N.C. After carrying away a benefit of the doubt. In any case he’s plantings and lawn care. diploma in metallurgy from the Hill, a true blue ’Pard, frequently visiting Another New Jersey voice I heard George spent three years in the Army the College for football and basketball recently was roomie Charley Myers’. before taking up his career with U.S. games, where he usually runs across He tells me he is doing well physically Steel. I don’t know how often he Ed Landis, Kit Green, and Lee but continues to visit the doctor for a donned a baseball uniform since the Kane. John has managed to direct a few ailments typical for our age. His College World Series in Omaha, Neb., granddaughter to the Hill, Megan wife, Donna, has been laid low with a but he obviously didn’t give up the Devlin ’12, a junior who excels on debilitating problem the doctors are sport, since he has coached both the lacrosse field, and will have a hard pressed to diagnose. Despite the American Legion and Little League grandson, John Devlin, entering the pain, she continues to head her teams. It’s hard to imagine that his four Class of 2014. Other grandchildren successful marketing and consulting sons Christopher ’81, Jeffrey, David, have distinguished themselves at business, DHM Group. Charley says and Stephen didn’t play on any of Bucknell and Cornell. We should not their grandson, Dylan, is their best those teams. George and Paula also forget that John held forth as class medicine, keeping up their spirits in boast modestly about no less than correspondent for a quarter century. the face of their discomforts. 11 grandchildren, four girls and seven He also reported that he keeps in Ernie Seiter was in touch, looking boys. If the girls are fast of foot and touch with Betty (Ed) Bernhard, for news and email addresses for the boys strong, George could field our late class correspondent’s widow. Angelos Paleologos and Bob “Fish” a football team. And, lest I forget, Since John has so little to do at the Tunnessen, allowing me a chance to George is also an elder in the law office, I hope he’s not going to pick up some news about his life after Presbyterian Church. campaign to take this job back. I’m retiring as an emergency room Another ’56er who was kind having too much fun. physician. He lives in Rising Sun, Md., enough to respond to my call was One of my freshman roommates, near Maryland’s Eastern Shore and a Henry Wallach. Henry invested his Jay Batley, is retired in Laporte, Pa., lot of water. I neglected to ask if he considerable intellect in Harvard Law after an interesting and successful was doing any diving or swimming School after Lafayette and enjoyed a career. Jay served in the 3rd Armored these days. Remember, Ang, Ernie, successful practice in NYC until his Division in Germany and retired from and Fish competed together on the retirement in 2000. He still works the Army Reserve as a captain. He swim team. Ernie was Middle Atlantic three days a week for his former law also dignified Lehigh University by College Diving Champion ’55 and firm, Torre Lentz Gamell Gary & earning an MBA there, followed by ’56, and Fish set the Lafayette freestyle Rittmaster LLP, which relocated to a stint with Alcoa Inc. in personnel record. The three were team captains: Jericho, N.Y. Many mutual friends will labor relations. Simultaneously, he Ang in ’54–’55; Ernie and ‘Fish’ remember that Henry’s wife passed was director of the evening program co-captains in ’55–’56. away eight years ago. Among his at the New Kensington Center of As for myself, I’m still a half-time favorite preoccupations are his two Penn State University. For many years minister at a Presbyterian church near children and three grandchildren, with he was business manager for the Gettysburg, Pa. It will be 10 years in anticipation of a fourth soon. Henry Westtown School and its beautiful, September. One thing the summer enjoys good health and traveling sprawling campus in West Chester, holds for Marion and me is a trip to abroad or taking in the life of NYC Pa. He is a volunteer in several England and Ireland in July on the with a new friend. But there’s another organizations, including United Way Queen Mary 2. If and when I get to part of the story of Henry Wallach. In and his church’s vestry, and he served kiss the Blarney Stone, I’ll think of all a conversation with Al Ehrlich a few as past president of Rotary, in which those weekend nights in beer rooms years ago, I was not surprised to learn he is an honorary life member. He at Lafayette, when the blarney was as of Henry’s devotion to the law and his and wife Anne have three children, abundant as the suds. generous assurance that the less Deborah Anne, Robert, and John In closing, let me appeal to fortunate among us have legal ’84, and three grandchildren. Good you to be in touch. In the past few representation. What else from one of to talk with you, Jay! weeks I have placed telephone calls the brightest lights in the Class of ’56? Another roomie, Doug Horst, to several classmates in an effort to Henry continues to be in touch with and I talked after the Christmas get news and updates. Only a couple other dear friends, especially Alan holiday. The cutting-edge surgery responded. I’ll continue to take Pesky and roommate Joel Weidman. he underwent at Sloan-Kettering initiatives to seek you out, but don’t Another retired lawyer, John to remove the malignant half of hesitate to contact me. If you consult Devlin, tells me that he occasionally his liver has resulted in a very the Class Notes page on the Lafayette goes to the family law offices, now encouraging prognosis. As of our web site, you can also send pictures, overseen by his two sons, but does conversation, Doug said the liver or you can do Facebook. My old nothing while there. I’m doing my had completely regenerated itself, email address has not yet been best to believe John, but it does and, while continuing a preventative corrected on the alumni web page, so stretch credulity to imagine a lawyer regimen of oral chemo, he is please use [email protected] father who has no advice or counsel resuming near-normal activities. He as it appears at the head of this for his lawyer sons, John and Paul. and Lennis have been traveling and column. Peace to all, and thanks!

58 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1957 Class NotesI continued to talk with Vic 1934 Howard C. Hill 1/25/10 1957 Garber regarding his grandson’s Alumni Memoriam 1936 Craig H. Smith 1/3/10 Glenn E. Grube application to Lafayette. My 1939 Herbert A. Sawyer Jr. 2/8/10 77 Eagle Harbor Trail experiences as a college placement 1940 John S. Belko 1/30/10 Palm Coast, FL 32164-6149 guidance counselor and a Lafayette 1941 Russell B. Cornell 2/23/10 (386) 437-9715 alumni admissions representative 1941 W. Craig Kennedy 3/21/10 [email protected] continue to be valuable to others. I hope that I will someday be able to 1941 S. Lamonte Shipman 1/3/10 1942 Archie M. Ackroyd 1/26/08 President: Walter Oechsle assist in the admissions process for a 1942 Francis E. Albus 2/1/10 Fund Manager: Robert E. Moss great-grandchild, either mine or one 1942 Ronald D. Cullen 1/13/10 Reunion Chair: Glenn E. Grube of my classmates’. 1942 Paul H. Stillman 10/24/08 Web Page Administrator: David E. Cary, I sent a donation to the 1944 Todd D. Cochran 5/1/09 www.class1957.net, Dean Frank R. Hunt Emergency 1944 Reginald D. Hemingway 2/10/10 [email protected] Scholarship Fund established by 1944 Robert W. Sherman 10/10/07 Jerry Turnauer ’59 and included 1944 Eugene B. Troutman 2/10/10 Ed Baumgardner ’61 contacted anecdotes about Dean Hunt’s 1946 Daniel S. Finelli 1/18/10 Bob Moss to tell him that John influence on my life at Lafayette: my 1946 Herbert B. Malos 8/11/08 Moser had been hospitalized and admission and experiences as a Ford 1948 John J. MacKay 12/23/09 was about to be moved to a rehab Foundation early admissions student 1948 Max E. Mangels 11/19/07 center after a successful operation, and his approach to the curtailment 1949 Fred E. Wallace Jr. 12/18/09 when he fell from his wheelchair, of an impending keg party at Delta 1950 Vahe H. Akashian 2/12/10 opened up all of his stitches, Tau Delta fraternity. President Daniel 1950 Michael D. Azzara 1/15/10 required an emergency second Weiss sent me a personal note, in 1950 George F. Braun 2/17/10 operation to repair the damage, and which he wrote: “I truly appreciate 1950 Walter J. Hauck 2/28/10 was finally transferred to the rehab hearing these stories about life at 1950 Robert A. Kudlich 1/4/10 center. Bob notified me of John’s Lafayette in earlier years. It affirms 1950 Edward Matthews 8/25/08 problem, and when I called to speak that some of the particular 1950 William S. Rohland Jr. 2/28/10 with John, I discovered him at characteristics of Lafayette’s culture 1951 E. Thomas Flood II 11/2/09 home, improving in health but have a long tradition, particularly 1951 Robert H. Harbers Jr. 3/20/10 anxious to get back to his office at individualized attention. Hunt would 1951 Richard W. Manuel 2/1/10 the height of the tax season. All of us no doubt be proud to know that the 1951 William E. Pfister 2/21/10 wish him a continuing recovery and example he set so many years ago 1951 Watson C. Yurgartis 2/27/10 a return to his activities with the continues to matter to those whose 1952 Cyrus S. Fleck Jr. 5/10/10 Class of 1957. lives he touched.” 1952 Stanley J. Harris Jr. 1/23/10 Richard Morgan sent me a tome Charles Rees Vaughn died in his 1952 Richard M. Lieberman 12/13/09 that included details about Barbara sleep Feb. 6. A stage and television 1952 William J. McLaughlin 1/3/09 and his cruise to Panama followed by actor with credits that absolutely 1952 Alexander W. Pajak 2/17/10 a western Florida coast tour. They astound anyone who reads them 1953 George K. Layden Jr. 3/19/10 regularly see the nine of their 11 (e.g., Gunsmoke, The Virginian, and 1953 Harry Willson 3/9/10 grandchildren who live in close Star Trek), he was also a polished 1954 John A. D’Huyvetters 2/20/10 proximity to their home in Delaware. Shakespearean actor. Taking a break 1954 James A. Ferguson Jr. 2/3/10 They visited with Larry “Tiger” from his acting career, he received his 1955 Roy R. Schneider Jr. 7/8/08 Smith and his wife, Joyce, while in certification as a teacher and briefly 1956 Martin F. Cohen 11/20/09 Florida, discovering Larry’s great taught school in Maryland. 1956 Charles R. Kozischek 1/5/10 woodworking talents. Dick mentioned Eventually, he returned to the stage 1956 Lowell P. Romano 1/31/10 the annual Lafayette Christmas party in a variety of roles. 1957 Charles R. Vaughn 2/6/10 at the Wilmington Country Club As I wrote in my previous column, 1959 Rodger J. Blake 2/22/10 hosted by Ginny and Roger Gordon I am beginning to wear down after 1959 Henry F. Miller 1/28/10 ’55 and shared many names of other writing this column for the past 37 1960 Stephen R. Bartlett 3/11/10 Lafayette grads from the classes of years. I would appreciate one or two 1961 William R. Hulsizer III 3/16/10 ’55, ’53, and ’69 who were also at volunteers who would write one 1961 Robert B. Weaver 1/30/09 the event. Dick and Barbara look column every year or so as a guest 1962 Steven D. Streisfeld 7/28/08 forward to our next mid-reunion columnist for the Class of 1957. 1965 Anthony T. Napoli 11/20/07 Class of 1957 cruise or whatever Of special importance will be the 1965 David M. Schwartz 10/20/09 else might be planned. opportunity for the guest columnist 1966 David W. Brown 3/3/10 Anne and Roger Jacoby moved to share information about classmates 1969 Ronald F. Hurley 1/28/10 to a three-stage retirement village in that I do not regularly hear from or 1971 Joseph A. Lach 3/29/10 Chambersburg, Pa., and state they see. Call or email me to volunteer 1979 Donald W. Repsher 1/1/10 “feel very fortunate to be here. Sorry and get additional information about 1979 Lawrence C. Stametz 3/5/10 we didn’t make the decision to come gathering information and writing 1983 Caroline Patterson Goulden 3/21/10 here sooner.” the column.

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 59 1958 helpingClass to distribute Notes blankets, swam together in the YMCA league 1958 mosquito netting, and clothes for the during high school and have always Edward Brunswick kids. He visited the Killing Fields, the stayed in touch. He connects with 4931 Bonita Bay Blvd., Apt. 801 Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and Dave Raskin by email and telephone. Bonita Springs, FL 34134 the Buddhist temple historical sites at He also talks to Stu Murray ’57 (239) 949-0801 Angkor Wat. Charley planned to go several times during the year. If any (239) 949-0802 (fax) to Europe for another riverboat trip, of you want to contact him, Bucky is [email protected] then to Chicago in May, and then on the West Coast. family events during the summer. Ed Feather ’59, the recent Jim Hourihan His grandsons are competing in big purveyor of our class uniforms, 8513 Sparger St. mountain freestyle skiing in Utah and sent me a note thanking me for McLean, VA 22102-1715 the West. He was in touch with Bob introductions to people who can also (703) 821-8225 Lotz, Mike Houldin, Al Caesar, use his goodies. If any of you plan to [email protected] and Bob Hoffman during the throw big parties, let me know, and Christmas holidays. All are doing well I’ll put you in touch with Ed so you President: Elbern H. Alkire Jr. but “getting older.” He had a call can have personalized items to give to Fund Manager: S. Robert Beane Jr. from Dave Hutchison, who told him your guests. People remember them Reunion Chairs: C. Douglas Cherry, his wife, Diane, had some preventive better than the scotch they drank. Spencer A. Manthorpe surgery for breast cancer but seems to Dr. George Jarden, our class Web Page Administrator: be doing OK. Bill Benger has cardiologist, gives nuclear stress Elbern H. Alkire Jr., dropped off the radar with continuing tests in Las Cruces, N.M. However, [email protected] health issues. Charley’s son Steve his main focus for the past several turns 50. Charley still contends that years has been the production of the I have been involved in several charity he had Steve when he was 12. “Where best of Gilbert and Sullivan, entitled events and the best one was a Night have the years gone?” Good thing we Gee ’n Ess & “I”. George plays the at the Stork Club, where we recreated are all still here to talk about it. part of I, the original one-man the legendary club and had a big Bob Pulcipher asked my wife to show—lots of long hours doing band dance to raise money for go fishing with him. Good luck! Bob soundtracks, cartoons, and video scholarships for culinary students in is an avid fisherman, and he bonded presentations of George in 30 our area. This was planned by the with Beth during our 50th. I think different costumes. It’s a very Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, of which I they have exchanged some pictures— involved production, and you can am the head man in our area. If any but not in a chat room. He has seen write directly to George to find out of you belong to the Chaîne, please the Hutchisons and planned to watch about it. Maybe he could send a few let me know. the big basketball game with them. DVDs to be distributed. He suggests When Lafayette played Lehigh for Jerry Flanzbaum sent me an some type of reunion in Las Cruces. the Patriot League championship, email from Israel. Jerry is the chair Any takers? George, a Phi Gam, has I sent an email to all classmates that of American Friends of the Technoda, been in touch with many of his I had the address for. I was pleasantly which does fabulous work in science fraternity brothers, but his time surprised by the number of responses; and technology but had major constraints make it tough to keep they form most of the information for financial problems when Bernie up to date. this column. Madoff wiped out a few large Bill Kurtz, our past class president, Al Karetsky had some comments foundation grants. Jerry and his wife, wrote me. He has been in Florida but on the basketball game. He states Marilyn, are personally handling all too far away to get together. I hope that the ’57 team would have beaten of the funds that the federation has when I head north he will set up a either team easily. Seriously, his new amassed back in New Jersey. They luncheon in his area, and I’ll drive out kidney is doing fine. He still works a work with 200 borrowers in the from the city to join them. All kids and couple of days a week and enjoys Negev. They deal with items that 15 grandchildren are doing well. He is semi-retirement. His grandson was only grow in the ground, like cherry still selling insurance, but his boys run the roommate of one of the suicides tomatoes, peppers, and melons. Jim the business and he needs an excuse to at Cornell. Fortunately, the grandson and Diane Kauders visited Jerry get out of the house. His comment is is doing well and had a 3.85 first in Israel on the occasion of their “Love Lou too much to retire— semester average. Bill Rothschild eldest granddaughter’s marriage. don’t want to see her go to jail after called Al from New Mexico. He I found out that Jerry visits Maine she kills me.” plays a lot of golf and enjoys himself. with some friends and sees Bob Russell Daiello passed away last Bob Felsenheld had a knee Beane. I will try to meet up with November. He was a lieutenant in the replacement in January. the two of them during the summer Army and was stationed in Germany. Charley Rose still travels a lot. when they are together. He served in the Army Reserve and He was in Cambodia for a church Bucky DeVries didn’t graduate reached the rank of lieutenant mission. The group supports a system with us because he left early to colonel. He was an engineer and of 61 villages along the Mekong become a jet pilot, but we have retired as a vice president of STV Inc., River; they show their support by corresponded over the years. We a consulting engineering firm in

60 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1958–1959 Douglassville, Pa. One of his survivors MagazineClass online inNotes the right sidebar, introduced individually and paraded is his brother, Cosimo Daiello ’49. then on Class Notes in the left onto the court. We had a group Hope everyone has a happy and sidebar. When this drops down a picture taken at center court. It was healthy summer. We are all getting list of links to pictures, click on the a great time, and we had a lot of older, so take care of yourselves. desired link. Once you’ve done it a laughs. I met the Honorable Jack Economically, it has been a tough few times, it’s pretty easy! Kingfield, and it was nice to see him. year for all, but don’t forget who Len Achey, who now resides in After the game, we had dinner at put you where you are: Lafayette. Spokane, Wash., with the love of his the College. Dick then flew down to Do what you can to support the life, Marlys, writes: “The past winter visit us at Amelia Island, Fla., and he academic programs. President Dan here in the state of Washington was and I went to the first round of the Weiss is very realistic, is in touch with just fine. It was warmer than usual 2010 NCAA basketball tournament the real world, and tells it like it is. and very little snow compared with in Jacksonville. After his stay with us, If you get his mail, please take heed. last year’s 100 inches. My wife plans Rich went to the Florida Keys and We have to keep the academic and to retire this year, and we plan to then on to Venice, Fla., to play golf. athletic standards of our college at attend the Lafayette–Lehigh football Kathleen and I formed a committee a high level. We all need to help. game in November. Although Marlys to have a St. Patrick’s Day blast at the has watched the game on TV with Surf Restaurant in Amelia March 17. the Lafayette alums in Washington, We hope we both survive!” Gerry’s 1959 D.C., she has never seen one in email is [email protected], and his Norbert F. Smith person. So, we look forward to phone is (860) 621-3543. 227 River’s Edge seeing many Phi Psi’s and friends at Bruce and Bette Forbes celebrated Williamsburg, VA 23185-8933 that time. Hope to see you then. We their 50th wedding anniversary (757) 229-7377 dance about twice a week now, and Oct. 31, and we can certainly say [email protected] I play bridge three or four times a they have been “good sports” to week—learned the game at Phi Psi.” each other ever since! They met President: Edwin H. Feather Jr. Len’s email is [email protected], when Bruce was a sophomore at Fund Manager: James F. Mallay and his phone is (509) 928-2126. Lafayette, playing on our varsity Reunion Chairs: Jordan Engelman, The College has been informed lacrosse and soccer teams, and Bette Bruce L. Forbes of the death of Rodger J. Blake, was a sophomore at Hillyer College, Web Page Administrator: who was in our freshman and now the University of Hartford. Frank V. Hermann, sophomore class. He was born in They dated throughout college, and [email protected] Easton, graduated from Easton High upon Bruce’s graduation, they tied School, attended East Stroudsburg the knot Halloween 1959. Their Greetings once again to all of our University, and was a veteran of honeymoon was a two-day trip to classmates, wherever you may be! the Korean War. Rodger lived in New York City, and true to form, As always, thanks to each and every the Lehigh Valley most of his life Bruce took Bette to Yankee Stadium classmate for your contributions to and worked for several of the major to see the New York Giants play the our column. Your updates make our insurance companies before starting Green Bay Packers! They have been class notes interesting, informative, his own business, Insurance Brokers good sports, both in their marriage and help keep us connected. Also, of the Lehigh Valley. He was also a and in following their favorite teams: limitations on column length no prolific writer and published books, University of Connecticut basketball, longer enable me to thank each of poems, and songs. Rodger is survived the Boston Bruins, and the Boston you for submitting your update or to by his wife, Barbara, a son, Evan, and Red Sox. They vacation every year provide comments, but please know a daughter, Julia. from January to April in Fort Pierce, that I greatly appreciate hearing from In March, I received an exciting Fla. Everyone who has had the each of you, and I’m certain our update regarding two of our great pleasure of knowing Bruce and Bette classmates do as well! ’59 basketball players and also of a can certainly attest that humor is the First off, Bruce Forbes will be centennial celebration that most of key to their very successful marriage! putting together a ’59er weekend us probably didn’t realize! Gerry Bruce’s email is [email protected], for us to attend one of the Leopards’ Crean sent the following note: “I and his phone is (860) 388-2323. 2010 home football games. Please flew from Florida to Philadelphia to Dick Harding had a very fulfilling contact him at [email protected] visit Dick Kohler, and we attended career saving countless lives and if you’re interested so he can order the celebration at Kirby Field House making the world a better place to the tickets. Or write 367 Main Street of the 100th anniversary of Lafayette live as a medical missionary for the Unit 31, Old Saybrook, CT 06475- basketball. We met Stu Murray Presbyterian Church. Dick reports 2360, or call him at (860) 388-2323. ’57 and his brother. After brunch, that he is now retired and that he Here are the steps to access your we attended the Lafayette–Lehigh and Suzanne moved to a Presbyterian photos submitted to the College. Go basketball game, which the Leopards retirement home in March 2008. to the Lafayette web site, click on won 90–75. In attendance were “We had a great time at our 50th the Alumni link on the home page, about 60 former Lafayette basketball reunion!” Dick’s contact info is River then on the latest edition of Lafayette players, and at halftime, we were Landing at Sandy Ridge, 1575 John

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 61 1959 Knox Drive, Apt HT-205, Colfax, theyClass were joking aroundNotes with her, I have the very sad duty to report NC 27235-9697, home phone (336) coaching her shots, and generally the untimely loss of Henry F. 455-9797, cell phone (336) 207-8253, having a good time playing with us. Miller, our outstanding classmate email [email protected]. When we shook hands at the 18th, and friend, who suffered a fatal heart In our last column, Warren they opined that it was too bad we attack in late January. He was the son Hogan provided a wonderful update couldn’t have played another round, of Lester Miller ’30, was raised in on the humanitarian work he does in as they were leaving the next day. Wynnefield, Pa., and Narberth, Pa., support of a new venture to create You never know how things will end and attended Germantown Academy and make available ultra-low-cost up, but it went very well. in Fort Washington, Pa. Henry was a housing shelters for humanitarian “Janeen and I are in Aiken, member of Pi Lambda Phi fraternity, and disaster relief. An update: “I S.C., visiting with Jad and Marian the Kirby Government and Law have made a modest investment Sortore before we head north. As Society, the Athletic Council, and in the enterprise called IADDIC you know, it’s always a treat to visit was the advertising manager of Shelters LLC, and now I am active in here, especially to savor Marian’s The Marquis and a cheerleader. bringing about the final investments cooking. Last evening, she served her Henry, who will always be needed to move forward and signature dish: English-styled roast remembered as one our class’ finest establish a manufacturing capability leg of lamb with all the trimmings. athletes, was captain of the swim that can scale up rapidly to meet the It was wonderful! Jad and I got a team, a member of the track team, high demand. For example, between round in yesterday on his home and achieved a varsity letter. He January 13 and March 28, we have course, and today we hope to play received a bachelor’s in government had 23 inquiries totaling 133,000 mixed doubles with the girls. Life and law. His law degree was from units worth $199 million, with is tough, but somebody has got to the University of Pennsylvania Law much of the demand created by the do it.” Don’s email is kpglaw.dgk@ School. He also served his country devastating earthquakes in Haiti and verizon.net. in the Army Reserve. Henry was Chile. If you want to know more I received a great update from the an athlete his entire life. He was an details about the products, you can Honorable Jack Kingfield: “Since active cyclist and loved to accompany check out www.sheltertheworld. we live near the campus, Kathie and friends on long bicycle trips across com and www.iaddicshelters. I enjoyed attending most of the the Delaware Valley. In 2006, he com.” Warren’s email is warren@ Lafayette home basketball games completed a 660-mile cycling trip of hogancenter.com, and his phone is this year.... The last home game was three days in Oregon, from Eugene (469) 241-0751. a satisfying win over Lehigh. At that to Crater Lake. In summer 2009, From Allan Johnson: “Just a game, the College celebrated 100 years Henry spent a week cycling 50 miles note to let you know that I am now of Lafayette basketball. Many former a day in the mountains of Vermont. the chair for the Friends of Lafayette players were recognized at halftime, Henry had a most distinguished Golf and would appreciate any including Gerry Crean and Rich career in law, first serving as a law support our classmates could give Kohler, and I enjoyed meeting with clerk to a judge in the U.S. District to that effort. Thanks, and stay in them at the reception after the game. Court in Delaware. He then practiced good health.” Allan’s contact info is My mediation practice has slowed real estate law for the WolfBlock 710 Quaker Ridge Terrace, Easton, down, but that leaves more time for law firm in Philadelphia, Pa., for 45 PA 18042-7102, (610) 253-6570, reading, travel, and exercise, which years, where he served for several [email protected]. naturally includes tennis and golf.” years on its executive committee and Don Kein, one of our most loyal Jack’s email is [email protected]. for 10 years was chairman of the column contributors, sent two great Bill Lee, a world traveler, is— firm’s real estate practice division. updates: “Greetings from wet, cold guess what—traveling again! “You Upon WolfBlock’s closure, Henry Sarasota, Fla. We did have a nice day caught me just in time, as Kathryn had been with the law firm of Cozen yesterday, and Janeen and I played and I leave in a few days for a O’Connor. He particularly enjoyed at a private club called Misty Creek, photo safari in southern Africa (i.e., mentoring young lawyers. During which is inland about 15 miles. Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe) his long career, Henry represented Interestingly, the temperature rises and some time at Victoria Falls. We developers and real estate brokers of as one goes inland. We teamed up will be gone for 25 days, including several multimillion-dollar high-rise with two guys from the Midwest and five nights in Cape Town and then office buildings, shopping centers, had a congenial round. However, back to the U.S. on April 3. This and industrial parks. He was one of you could see that when we started is the Ultimate Africa Tour with the most respected real estate lawyers out our partners were not happy Overseas Adventures Travel, www. in the country and was elected a about playing with a woman, oattravel.com. We are a group of fellow of the American College especially a half-blind one, as they 16 friends who were all rounded up of Real Estate Lawyers. Chambers later found out. Well, Janeen has a by Kathryn, and so off we go with USA Guide to America’s Leading new Taylormade driver that suits her our malaria pills, DEET, cameras, Lawyers for Business listed Henry in swing. She stepped up to the first tee and pants with zip-off legs—but no the exclusive category of “Senior and WHAM!—she bangs a 150-yard spears. There will be updates later.” Statesman” after years of listing drive down the middle. By the turn, Bill’s email is [email protected]. him in the first tier.

62 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1959 Henry’s contributions to his graduation.Class By the Notesway, Henry was the practice of cardiology. Margy community and to his fellow citizens one of the only six-month officers and I are busy keeping up with our were extensive. He was served as a to go airborne. Henry went to Penn five grandchildren; two live in Salt big brother and later president of Big law school at the same time I was in Lake City, three in Denver, and there Brothers Big Sisters of Philadelphia the graduate school of economics at are future prospects in Iowa City, in the 1980s. In 1988, Henry and Penn, so we continued to see a lot Iowa. Recent travels to Patagonia, his father received public service of each other in the 1960s. Barbara Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe awards from the organization. Henry was a good friend of my first wife, have been very fulfilling. When we’re also served several terms as president and Henry and Barbara met through home, we’re into tennis, hiking, of the Jewish Family and Children’s us. After leaving Philadelphia, we exploring our national parks, and the Services of Greater Philadelphia and continued to stay in touch over the beach in Malibu. Always a warm spot served on the board and as solicitor years, attending each other’s family in my heart for Lafayette.” Al’s email for the Association of Jewish Family events, etc. His daughter, Alexa, is [email protected]. and Children’s Agencies. He was also and my son Eliot were both born Here’s definitely a “teachable president of Society Hill Synagogue. Oct. 7, 1969. We will miss Henry moment” from Walt Scott: “Yours Henry is survived by his wife very much. If there is a lesson to truly had a serious crash while skiing of 47 years, Barbara, his son, be learned from this, it is the old some of our famous Vermont powder Andrew, his daughter, Alexa, and adage ‘live every day.’” Michael’s at speed last January, and I wouldn’t three grandchildren. Our heartfelt email address is mmoskow@ be writing this had it not been for condolences go out to Barbara thechicagocouncil.org. the helmet that I was wearing. The and to Henry’s family. Barbara’s Dick Poey, one of our most crash ended my ski season, but I will address and phone number are 200 active “retirees,” has once again be back next year.” When I asked W. Washington Square, Apt. 1404, been recognized for his magnificent Walt how his cider business was Philadelphia, PA 19106-3534, talents! “I showed my work at doing, he wrote: “Last year was the (215) 925-6408. Arts in Harmony National Juried best year ever for the cider business, In tribute to Henry, his fraternity Show in Elk River, Minn., and though not true for the financial brother/roommate and lifelong also at Spring for Sculpture, the guaranty business, my other pastime. friend Michael Moskow sent the Society of Minnesota Sculptors’ I guess when people get depressed following eulogy: “Norb, this was an annual exhibition at the Minnesota they drink more. Seriously, we were enormous shock. Henry was in good Center for the Arts. At the latter, up more than the microbrews, while physical condition. He regularly I received a lifetime achievement the majors were down. There is a real went on bike trips over 50 miles. award: ‘This award is in recognition consumer trend toward handcrafted In fact, the day he died, he had of Dick’s dedication to the niche brews, and away from the mass just come from a spinning session. development of sculptural arts in marketed products.” Walt’s email is From my standpoint the timing was Minnesota and for his relentless [email protected]. also a shock. As you know, I live in drive to encourage participation of I have the sad news to report that Chicago but was attending a two-day all sculptors to exhibit their work. Norm Sensinger’s wife, June, passed Lafayette Board of Trustees meeting Over the past 10 years, Dick has away in March of complications from in Easton when I received word last been invaluable in seeking out her neurological disease, progressive Friday from my office in Chicago new venues for shows, developing supranuclear palsy (www.CurePSP. about Henry’s death. I drove to communications programs, and org). Norm writes: “She was at Philadelphia Friday evening to see enhancing camaraderie among the home and had battled the disease for Barbara and the family and returned membership.’ Heidi and I have almost 10 years, and as you know, I to Easton later that night so that I pieces displayed at the Minnesota was her caregiver. We were married could attend the trustees meeting on Institute of Art’s Foot in the Door for almost 42 years.” June graduated Saturday morning. Friday night, I 4 exhibition. Heidi and I plan to from Murray State University, stayed at the Lafayette Inn, which as be a part of several arts events this Murray, Ky., in 1966, and she taught you know was the Pi Lam house in spring, including the Spiritual Arts art at Berea College in Berea, Ky., our senior year. Henry and I roomed Exhibition in Minneapolis, Primavera and in Baltimore City and Howard together back in 1958–59 in the in Plymouth, Minn., and the Lake County, Md., public schools. She same building that I slept in Friday Minnetonka (Minn.) Arts Tour. became co-owner and founder of night. The following day, Mack Last December, before the massive Portobello Square in Towson, Md., Emanuel and I attended Henry’s earthquake in Chile, we spent time specializing in antique jewelry for funeral in Philadelphia. I have still in Santiago and then set sail around 10 years prior to her illness. We send not gotten over the shock. We were Cape Horn for Buenos Aires.” Dick’s our sincere condolences, Norm, very close friends, having met in email is [email protected]. on June’s passing. Norm’s email is our freshman year at Lafayette. We I received a wonderful note from [email protected]. worked together in a summer camp Dr. Allan “Al” Rosenbluth, who Another of our consistent for three summers and roomed lives in the San Fernando Valley column contributors, Jad Sortore, together at Fort Benning when in Southern California. “It’s been sent the following: “On March 13, we were in the Army shortly after refreshing to discover life beyond I completed my two-year term as

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 63 1959 regent of the South Carolina Magna CampbellClass, Gavin andNotes Carolyn in the middle of an archipelago. Carta Society. Members are direct Jenney, Bruce Locklin and Barbara Biologist or not, the Galapagos is a descendants of the English barons Hoffman, and Bob and Terree Hays fascinating area, with something for who signed this historic document from Alpha Chi Rho also joined us.” everyone. at Runnymede on the River Kurt’s email is [email protected]. “Had a day in Quito, Ecuador, Thames in the year 1215. There are Jerry Turnauer, another of our before heading to the islands. That approximately 400 members in South consistent column contributors was supposed to be a buffer day Carolina and 17,000 nationally. and one of ’59’s distinguished in the event there were travel or ‘Baron Jad’ will return to the golf benefactors to the College, sent luggage delays. No travel delays, and course for the remainder of the another great update: “Greetings not long enough for the luggage season. Don and Janeen Kein arrived from Israel. We’re returning to the delay that happened. Took a day in March for a two-day visit to Aiken States after a wonderful three-week trip to the cloud forest at Bella Vista on their way north from several visit with Esti and family. We got to (a beautiful area with a hike in the weeks in Florida. Don and I played tour part of the country from Be’er forest), and then visited another golf here at The Reserve. Between Sheva in the Negev Desert to garden to view the many varieties shots, we recounted tales of Lafayette Sderot, which is a city just outside of hummingbirds. Spectacular. Also and the Kappa Sigma house.” Jad’s Gaza that’s been the target of had a day after the islands, I called email is [email protected]. thousands of rockets since Israel it my decompression day, to get Our great classmate Dick pulled out a couple years ago. caught up after 11 days on a boat, Souders sent the following update: We’ve toured Be’er Sheva each of before heading home. The evening “Barbara and I are on a parent the last three years we’ve been here we returned to Quito, we had our committee at Lafayette, and we had to see the progress being made to tour farewell dinner up at Pim’s a luncheon where I was seated next make it the fourth largest population Restaurant on the hill just at the to Bob Massa, vice president for center in Israel, after Haifa, Tel Aviv, foot of the Virgin of Quito statue. communications for Lafayette…. My and Jerusalem…. Spectacular view of the city and a eldest son, Brent ’11, is completing “One new item is celebrating tour of Old Town as we traveled his junior year as a government and Sandye’s special birthday, her 70th to and from the restaurant. High law major and has been president of on April 1. We’re going on a seven- security around the President’s the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity…. day cruise to Bermuda with our Palace, as Hugo Chavez was in town. My youngest son, Todd, completed whole family of 19: our three kids That following day I walked out a very successful academic year as with their two spouses, 10 grandkids, from the hotel, Mercure Alameda, to a first-year student at Monmouth and Sandye’s two older sisters from the handicraft market and on to the University. However, he now sees Allentown and Harrisburg, Pa. The park. That evening, a tour friend and the potential of joining our third cruise is in August, which is the I found Le Petit Pigalle restaurant generation in the Lafayette family. only month we can get everyone’s and had the best meal that I’ve ever He is completing the transfer process schedule cleared. Sandye will learn experienced in a restaurant…. Happy to begin his sophomore year in about the surprise cruise on her to be home again.” Russ’s email is September on the Hill. He plans birthday!” Jerry’s email is jturnauer@ [email protected]. to major in civil engineering. With bayshoreford.com. Here’s an enlightening update two at Lafayette, I continue strong I received a great update from from the Very Reverend George motivation to spend considerable Dr. Russ Wells: “Just back from Werner: “Our only news item is the time with my international employee the Galapagos Islands. As a retired birth of granddaughter Tia Andria benefits consulting company. Have a biology prof, I had to make the Werner to our son Ted and wife great summer, and I hope to see you trip to the biologist’s Mecca. Great Delia down in Deerfield Beach, Fla. in the fall, as we have season tickets 11-day tour of the islands on one Tia is our 13th grandchild. All of to Lafayette football.” Dick’s email is of the smaller boats that took only them and their parents planned to [email protected]. 16 touristas. Enjoyed the tortoises; be with us in mid-May for our 50th Kurt Steckley, one of ’59’s blue- and red-footed boobies; land, wedding anniversary. Rumor has current Easton area residents, sent marine, and Christmas (red and it Audrey will be presented with a the following note: “Lynn and green) iguanas; lava lizards; and a Croix De Guerre with many Oak I celebrated our 50th wedding myriad other land and air creatures. Leaf Clusters.” When I asked George anniversary with a trip to Maui and Swam with the sea lions, sea turtles if he were renting Forbes Field in to San Francisco in March. We had (getting photos of them), sharks, Pittsburgh for the occasion, he a great time. It was our first trip to a variety of fish, and many sessile responded: “Actually, one of the new Hawaii, and now we look forward to creatures. My duffle was lost on the corporate cottages at Oglesby Resort a return trip. Our 50th reunion was way down, and I had to survive on in Wheeling, W.Va., where they just great, and we met with longtime bought, borrowed, and essential bring you food and cook it for you, friends. The group from Sigma Chi items donated by compassionate so no one has to leave the party— came over to our home in Forks newly made friends, until the duffle eight bedrooms, six and one-half Township after the class dinner to caught up with me five days later. baths, and less than an hour from socialize for a while. Bill and Anne Not easy to deliver found luggage the Pittsburgh airport.” George also

64 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1959–1960 reported in a separate email Class Notes boating and traveling. Not a whole that James Gold, associate 1960 lot exciting. One of our yearly director of estate planned giving, Paul A. Luscombe highlights is spending time at the had taken him to lunch—“a 737 Dowding Way Jersey Shore with the entire family.” fascinating young member of The Villages, FL 32162 Reporting from the Great State of Lafayette’s staff!” George’s email (352) 750-2943 Maine, Gary Schulz boasted about is [email protected]. (973) 980-2629 (cell) his home state’s beautiful scenery and Dick Wright sent a nice update: (352) 391-9169 (fax) perfect weather during the havoc that “Our local Bucks County (Pa.) [email protected] rocked most of the East Coast in Lafayette Alumni Chapter met to March 2010 when he wrote: “Right plan some great events for 2010. President: Robert S. Brodie Jr. now, we don’t have a stitch of snow I would urge other classmates to Fund Managers: Lauritz K. Knudsen, showing anywhere. Let us know become active in an alumni chapter M. Alden Siegel when all of your shoveling is done!” that represents their geographic Reunion Chair: J. Richard Booth Dr. Greg Culley still works as a area. It will afford them an excellent Web Page Administrator: health care consultant, traveling all opportunity to meet Lafayette Paul A. Luscombe over the country. When not on the graduates from classes both recent road, Greg lives with his wife, Donna, and ancient, such as ours. Frank As the days wound down to our in Chilmark, Mass. (a section of Tavani, our football coach, will attend long-awaited 50th reunion, I tried to Martha’s Vineyard). Otherwise, they and speak at an upcoming semi-pro email you all as a warm-up to our big maintain a condo in the Back Bay baseball game in Trenton, N.J. event. Bob Quig was yearning to section of Boston. She works at “I will be getting together with revive stories about Dean Wayland Massachusetts General Hospital and Phi Psi brothers Mike Wilson, James and interim President Guy spends a lot of time on medical Fritz Muench, Jim Haering, and Snavely. Dr. Wilton Cox had photos missions, most recently in Mexico Rich Kohler at John Ziegler’s (see online) of himself and Dr. Paul and Haiti. Their daughter, Jennifer, is beautiful home in Bay Head, N.J., Beisswinger in a sailboat race in the a physician in Atlanta, and their son, in June. The wives will also be there, World Cat Boat Championship Todd, does medical computer work although they may end up wishing Regatta at Useppa Island, Fla. in Lexington, Mass. Greg invites all that they had made other plans. Phil Bollman reported the details classmates who are vacationing in I look forward to our 55th class of his trip to South Africa with the Martha’s Vineyard to drop by. reunion coming up in a few years. It Vujeviches and the Siegels. The Ed Bantlow divides his time has never been done before, and we Siegels just missed a vacation stop to between Philadelphia and East will try to make it even better than Santiago, Chile, prior to that city’s Oakland. This arrangement allows the 50th.” Dick’s email is cdrcrw@ major earthquake. him time to see his daughter, Hilary, verizon.net. Bob Haigh visited my Florida as well as his son, Bob. He has been As far as information from yours home in The Villages back in mid- counseling his son in starting a truly is concerned, Maryellen and I February, and he was quite impressed catering business. Ed says his stay busily engaged in all our local with my Lafayette Room. My “wall of executive coaching business at activities. I did make one trip. For fame” features my Bachelor of Arts Executive Advisors is still going the past three years, I have traveled diploma and my Delta Tau Delta along. He is strong on Facebook by train from Williamsburg, Va., to initiation certificate. As he sat in my as a means of communicating. Southern California in late January deck chair with the Marquis logo Bruce Boyd of New Mexico to attend Grandparents Day at my etched thereon, we chatted writes: “Not much news here.... No grandson’s school. My grandfather extensively before heading out to long distance walks yet. I try to walk was a railroad engineer, so I guess lunch at the Arnold Palmer Country five times a day, four or five days a it’s in my DNA. The unusual event Club nearby. Bob was on a tour of his week. I am still thinking of doing a about the trip in 2010 was that friends in Florida, a vacation from his long walk but have yet to get a fire in there was snow on the ground from home in Littleton, Colo. About a my belly.” Also, he says he has been Cumberland, Md., to Seligman, week later, Alden and Doll Siegel doing yard work at the local Ariz., across the entire country. also stopped by en route to their community center for three years. I had never seen that before. Two Florida residence in Naples. They Pete Veruki has worked the last days after I was in Washington, D.C., talked about their ride on the auto 20 years for the business schools they had a 28-inch snowfall. train connecting Sanford, Fla., with at Rice (the Rice Institute) and most Even Southern California was Lawton, Va. recently at Vanderbilt University, cooler than normal, but what Dave Greenbaum and his wife, and he looked forward to our the heck, I was with my young Ro, reported from their home in 50th class reunion. grandchildren again, and that’s White Stone, Va., a town just west of When I sent out the email blast all that mattered! Richmond on Carter’s Creek, which in late March, class president Bob empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Brodie responded with news items He writes: “We enjoy retirement— about several classmates. He writes playing some golf, doing some that after a career spanning 34 years,

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 65 1960–1961 during which he traveled extensively, withClass opportunities beyondNotes college. assessment on feedback received from Jim Hurst retired from the George and his wife, Stephanie, are our class agents as well as news sent Woolworth Corp. in 1995. indeed proud of their first to me directly from many of you. Ten years after retiring, Jim and granddaughter, Tristan. George I assume you have received your his wife moved from their home near envisioned registering her in the refrigerator magnet—intended to serve Princeton, N.J., to Ocean View, Del. Class of 2022. George anticipated as a reminder of the event. Of course They are the proud parents of four attending our 50th Reunion. you have it proudly displayed on your sons (Jim, Michael, Tom, and Paul) Bob Quig leaned on me to help fridge! Ed Auble, our reunion chair, and 11 grandchildren. him construct his “memory book likes to think that the magnets will Ted Matsumoto and his wife, biography” to be distributed at the help pull you guys in. You will have to Carol, opened Captain Grant’s reunion. We continued with a forgive Ed for his enthusiasm, since the 1754 Inn, a bed and breakfast in nostalgic conversation, recalling his magnets were his idea. Much to the Poquetanuck Village, Conn., close to courtship with his wife, Margie, and amazement of the other members of Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, and Mystic her selection as the Sweetheart of the class leadership committee, his idea Seaport. Because of this new venture, Sigma Chi and the Interfraternity is actually considered a good one! Ted regretted that he would not be Queen in 1959. Their son, Mike ’86, Some of you may be a little able to attend our 50th. Brodie operates Marge’s Bar in Chicago, site intimidated by the requirements for mentioned that he used to run into of the local Lafayette–Lehigh football submitting bio information and Ted at New York State School Boards game telecast. Bob maintains a pictures for our reunion yearbook. Association meetings. Florida residence in North Palm Each 50th reunion class, with help Steve Blecher retired from Martin Beach. He planned to attend the from the College staff, is provided Marietta and lives in Littleton, Colo. 50th with fraternity brothers Dave with a yearbook that serves as a He enjoyed watching the televised Garrabrandt and Jim Rauch. memento of the occasion. The Lafayette–Lehigh game with the local It saddens me to report the yearbook is only as good as the effort Denver Alumni Chapter, where he March 11 death of classmate Stephen put into it by the class. We are frequently ran into Bob Haigh. Steve Bartlett. After a two-year fight fortunate to have Dick Webster planned to work his way to the 50th. against an aggressive form of cancer, serving as our yearbook chair, but he Bob and Sheila Brodie met with he died at his home in Bellingham, needs your help! If you haven’t John Miller and his wife, Edie, earlier Wash. He had recently completed his already done so, here is what you need this year at a restaurant near Albany, four-year tour of duty at Watchung to do for the reunion yearbook: Write N.Y. Attracted by the proximity to Hills (N.J.) Regional High School as something about yourself that you feel his boyhood hometown of Kingston, the social studies and history will be of interest to your classmates. N.Y., John has been refurbishing their department supervisor. Steve loved to It can be a brief bio from the time you newly purchased house near Woodstock. travel and spend time with family and graduated or simply an update of what The Millers have retained their friends, and he frequently moved in you have been doing the past few Huntington Beach, Calif., home search of new adventures and years. You could include your hobbies to visit with their grandchildren. experiences, teaching at schools in and interests or your thoughts on life. Tom Rennert has been working on New Jersey, Japan, Belgium, Brag about your grandkids. It’s up to his golf game. Ed Bantlow says Tom Colorado, and Maryland. While at you—but please keep it to 400–600 plays so often to manufacture a better Lafayette, Steve played four years of words. Don’t worry about handicap for the class golf tourney. freshman and then varsity football. misspellings or awkward sentences; On Feb. 9, I ran into Wayne and He wore number 51. Dick will edit and condense, if Gloria Wavrek at the speech delivered necessary. Send the completed by President Daniel Weiss before an work, along with any pictures you alumni group at the Hyatt Regency in 1961 want to share, to Dick by email Sarasota, Fla. The snow bird Wavreks Douglas A. Hobby ([email protected]), or were on the southern extension of 29 Rowan Road snail mail it to him at 1249 Surrey their alternating residential status, and Chatham, NJ 07928-2210 Road, West Chester, PA 19382. Please this entailed watching many spring [email protected] get this done as soon as possible. training baseball games. Before I go any further, I owe George Gick has been selling President: Joseph C. Nyce an apology to Ben Sack. In the last convention and meeting space at Fund Manager: Ronald E. Geesey column, I failed to mention that Ben Cypress Bend Resort, a property of Reunion Chair: Edward C. Auble was in attendance at Bob Howard’s the company for whom he worked Web Page Administrator: Hall of Fame induction ceremony 13 years ago as the hotel general John A. Harobin in November. More importantly, manager. George is president of the it was Ben who was responsible for Greater Houston Area Alumni It is now less than a year to our 50th gathering several dozen of Bob’s Chapter. He participated in the reunion and some of you are actually DU brothers and fellow footballers chapter’s sponsorship of the program getting serious about attending. for the event. It was a great night entitled Sophomore Surge, designed Believe it or not, I think we are going for ’61ers, and Ben was largely to familiarize second-year students to have a fine turnout. I am basing this responsible for its success.

66 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see the Lafayette Magazine Online 1961 Ron Hargreaves was one of the population.Class Dick, withNotes wife Nancy, visiting them and taking advantage of first classmates to submit a write-up has seven kids, 13 grandchildren, and the ocean just a few miles away. After for the reunion yearbook. Ron is three great-grandchildren. Three of retirement, Mel did some patent retired from IBM after 30 years of his kids are on the East Coast, while licensing consulting for about three service and lives in North Carolina. the rest have stayed out west near years. In 2007, Mel went to his 50th In the winter, he is a Florida snow where they grew up in Palo Alto, high school reunion in Union, N.J. bird. Since retiring, he has pursued Calif. Dick tells an interesting story of Part of the fun was seeing several of several interests, including boating, how he and Richard Wolf drove to his fellow Lafayette ’61ers (Frank fishing, tennis, motor scooting, and California after graduation. He was Schlageter, Bob Mayer, Norm personal computing. His major dropped off at Cal Tech, where he Gauss, and Ron Graf) who also interest has become photography. He spent five years and earned a Ph.D. in attended the same high school. Mel has received professional training in physics, while Rich continued on to indicated that he is considering the art and uses that skill to donate Stanford. Dick later headed up the attending the 50th. photography services at special physics department at the Stanford Bob Buchanan reported that not events. Ron and wife Anita have three Research Institute and wrote some too much has changed with him the children, all college grads. Daughter books that, he claims, nobody read. past several years except for the Nanci Hargreaves Ziegler ’85 has Dick and Nancy own a small addition of a few more grandchildren. also blessed them with two software company that has an office He and wife Constance still live in grandchildren. (Editor’s note: Ron in the Philippines. Though it’s a Berkeley Heights, N.J. Their son and Hargreaves passed away June 9 just struggle to meet payroll, Dick claims daughter each have two children. prior to press time. An obituary will be he loves the work and has no plans to After sharing an office with two published in the next class column.) retire. In fact, after his youngest other CPAs for over 16 years, Bob Fred Bailine and wife Annette are daughter graduates from high school, was hoping to retire and spend much happily retired, in good health, and he and Nancy are considering of his time at the lake house he had living in Seneca, S.C. Fred was with running their company from the built in 2002 in northeastern the carbon division of Union Philippines for a while. Dick noted Pennsylvania. His clients, however, Carbide, and Annette was an RN for that he sees Lance Davis every few had different ideas, and many of 40 years. Both are active volunteers. years at high school reunions, and them have refused to allow him to They live on a lake, so boating is a he keeps hoping that Halsey House stop working. Thus, Bob is still big part of their lives. They also enjoy will show up someday. doing tax returns early in the year golf, bowling, and travel. Recent trips Another most interesting note before escaping to his lake home. include Mexico and Alaska, with an came from Jack Butler. He retired Bob brought to my attention an Italian cruise planned. The Bailines from the Marine Corps as a colonel interesting hobby that he acquired. have three children and seven and now lives near Camp Lejeune in He carves and paints ducks, birds of grandchildren. Further good news is North Carolina. Jack keeps fit and prey, and songbirds out of wood. He that they expect to attend the 50th. busy as a part-time trainer and claims it is a great way to relax. A Adam Kratochwill lives in Ft. exercise leader at a nearby wellness neighbor got him started about 20 Lauderdale with his partner, Bill center. He is also a physical therapist years ago. He eventually mastered the Thornton. Adam retired 11 years assistant. But it is his avocation that craft through a self taught process ago but still does some occasional he says pays the best: soccer that included help from books and consulting. He spends most of his refereeing, which also provides a attending classes taught by other time volunteering for charities, reason for him to stay in shape. Jack wood carvers. His grandkids, family traveling, and living the good life. figures no woman could put up with members, and close friends are usually I heard from Joe Blakaitis, who an animal like him, which is why he is the beneficiaries of his handiwork. figures I must be near broke by now now single. However, he is blessed Bob hopes to be at the 50th. since I live in New Jersey. He’s with three grandkids, two of whom Writing from Tehachapi, Calif., awfully close to being correct! Joe live in Brazil and the other near Stephen Smith says he retired after lives in Duck, N.C., not far from Tampa Bay. Jack says he really has 30 years at the Air Force Flight Test Kitty Hawk. He has been flying for two families: the wellness crowd and Center at Edwards Air Force Base. over 30 years, most recently a Piper his church family. The church is his He was an aeronautical engineering Aztec, and he has all of the required real focus, where he serves God as manager responsible for flight testing fixed-wing ratings. Joe often flies to best he can. Jack ended his note by combat aircraft. He has been married New Jersey, and I am hoping to have stating, “Guess you can sign me as a for 30 years. Stephen enjoys sailing, lunch with him on his next visit. Joe grateful dinosaur.” We hope you can fly fishing, hiking, and his church. and wife Sally have two grown make it to the 50th, Jack. This past winter, I attended several children. He hopes to be at the 50th. After serving 37 years at Bell Lafayette basketball games with Dick Crewdson sent me an System, Mel Smart and his wife, George Benson. We usually met enjoyable read of his post-Lafayette Janet, retired to Pawley’s Island, S.C. before a game at Big Woody’s Sports activities. He jokingly considers his They love it there­, playing golf, Bar in Forks Township, Pa., to enjoy main accomplishment over the years swimming, and just plain relaxing. some suds and ‘scenery.’ (See photo to be his contribution to the Their kids, family, and friends enjoy online.) George has become a regular

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 67 1961–1962 at Woody’s. He figures that if he goes year,Class since Bob was aNotes popular member Boynton Beach. That is all I know, there enough times now, he might of his community (Darien, Conn.) and so I ask any of you who might have still remember how to get there when a very successful businessman. Bob had more particulars on Steve’s passing he reaches the age of 80. retired from Chase Bank as a senior and his recent life activities to please I was able to gather some tidbits vice president and director of its global forward them to me so we can about some other classmates. Don energy group. At Lafayette, Bob was a properly remember a fine member Wiltshire has been busy reactivating member of the golf team, club hockey of our class. the Phoenix Alumni Chapter. Elliot squad, and Phi Gamma Delta. He also Howard Rednor, the Marcus attended the luncheon held served as the sports editor for The correspondent for the Class of ’68, for President Dan Weiss in Sarasota, Melange yearbook. Bob’s passion was took the time to clip a long Fla., last January. Dick Toro recently golf, and he was a member of the Wee newspaper article from the Bucks (Pa.) returned from a business trip to Burn Country Club in Darien and the Courier Times and forward it to me mainland China. He is planning a prestigious Royal & Ancient Golf Club for use in our class column. I one-month, cross-country trip in July. of St. Andrews in Scotland. Bob was appreciate Howard’s thoughtfulness, Dick plans to be at the 50th. Marty married for 48 years to Linda Nims as it is a warm and inspiring article Newmark reports that he expects a Weaver. They married when Bob was a about the retirement, career, and good reunion turnout from his Pi senior at Lafayette. In addition to his high values of John Rufe. Lam fraternity brothers. wife, Bob is survived by two children I think all of us who knew John By now you are probably a little and five grandchildren. during our years on the Hill would tired of my quizzes, which were Talk about a small world. When at agree that he was a rock-steady intended to stir up memories of our Lafayette, Ed Auble and Bob Weaver person of high standards and solid College days and create some reunion figured that they were distant cousins. values. I sang in the choir with him interest. I heard that some of you did It turns out that Ed’s grandmother and know that he was a principled not do very well on them. So, no and Bob’s grandfather were cousins and circumspect person. It is no quiz, just remembrances: from relatives born in Pennsylvania’s wonder, then, to learn that during his •The pregame Lafayette–Lehigh Saucon Valley. career of over 20 years on the bench bonfires I wish to thank those classmates as a Bucks County judge, he earned •Pop’s deli sandwiches who responded to my request for a reputation as a caring, fair, and •Playing Frisbee with beer trays news. I hope to hear from more of compassionate (but firm) dispenser •The Deke House fire you. Once again, I wish to remind of justice to all who came before him. •The great basement bars in many you to please send Dick Webster an In fact, to commemorate John’s of the fraternity houses update (and photos, if possible) for career and recent retirement, •Interfraternity weekend dances the reunion yearbook, even if you are a portrait of him will hang in the with the likes of Count Basie not certain you will be attending. county courthouse in Doylestown, and Stan Kenton Pa. The newspaper article featured •Basketball games at the old a color photograph of John standing Alumni Gym 1962 next to the painting and a headline They say that at our age the Jim Hartsel that spoke volumes about John’s reporting of the death of some 10755 Moss Hill Lane career: “A Portrait of Compassion.” classmates each issue must be Cincinnati, OH 45249-3640 John presided over some expected. A few people have even (513) 489-6786 sensational, high-profile cases and suggested that I simply note that they [email protected] became known for his low tolerance of died and leave it at that. Sorry, not bad courtroom behavior and cellular my style. This time I am especially President: Jeffrey Ruthizer telephone interruptions. But he made saddened because one of the deaths Fund Manager: John R. Weis his most significant impressions in involves a particularly well-liked Reunion Chairs: James A. Lyttle, closed-door hearings: overseeing the fraternity brother, Bill Hulsizer. Bill James M. Montgomery Jr., fate of foster children in dependency died in March after a lengthy battle Gale R. “Sandy” Schwilk cases. He made countless heart- with diabetes. He was living in Boca Web Page Administrator: Jim Hartsel wrenching decisions regarding saving Raton, Fla., where he had retired after or rendering asunder the ties that bind many years as a manager for the Kay and I returned from three families. All in all, John earned a solid International Nickel Co. in NYC. Bill months in Florida and were happy to “A++” reputation for coming down graduated as a metallurgical engineer, find that the mailbox contained on the side of the children. was a member of Theta Xi fraternity, several items for the class column. Life has not been all roses for and played some lacrosse at Lafayette. Sadly, there is also the inevitable John, though. He was diagnosed He leaves behind a wife, Carol, two obituary, so let us deal with that first. with Parkinson’s in 1994 but has children, and four grandchildren. A The College forwarded me a death continued to work and enjoy life brother, Ernie ’63, also survives. notice for Steven Streisfeld, 68, of through the benefits of modern Bob Weaver died in January 2009. Delray Beach, Fla., who passed away medicine. Since he reached the I was surprised to find that the College July 28, 2008. Services were held at mandatory retirement age of 70 last was not notified of his death for over a the Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, year, he has remained on duty as a

68 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1962–1963 Class Notes Deadlines Class Notes book with a colleague. The book is titled Urban Construction Project Correspondents should email their columns in a Word document to classnotes@ Management, published by McGraw- lafayette.edu or mail them on a CD to Dan Edelen, Class Notes Editor, Hill. He jokes that it is “waiting to be 4762 Bardwell Buford Rd., Mount Orab, OH 45154. Class notes may be edited as successful as Dan Brown’s books.” for length and clarity. Alumni should submit news and photos to their class He frequently sees Billie Frank and correspondent so they are received no later than two weeks before the deadlines Mark Rachleff. Billie still works at given below. his law firm, while Mark, who retired ◆ Fall 2010 issue: Aug. 8, 2010 as a partner from Coopers, works for ◆ Spring 2011 issue: Jan. 8, 2011 a national accounting organization. ◆ Summer 2011 issue: April 8, 2011 Dr. Gary Coelho and his wife, Jane, have a fifth grandchild, Eli, born to son Ken on Valentine’s Day. They senior judge, hearing cases on an this year. Colonel John Weis will have two other sons: Andrew, with as-needed basis. be on our cases! two sons of his own, and Daniel, who As for the painting, John did it Please send news and photos to has two girls. Gary and Jane returned right! Most judicial portraits are my address above so I can make the from a trip to Barcelona and Israel, unveiled after the jurist has died. column bigger and better. Until then, and then, after Eli was born, left for John, however, donated the $10,000 may God bless. Florida for a few weeks. While there, for the painting, saving the taxpayers they were able to spend some time the cost, and thus he could be present with Mike and Esther Stillman and for its unveiling at his retirement 1963 Steve Perl, all of whom live in the ceremony. “People say such nice D. Frederick Day same community in Palm Beach things about you at these ceremonies. 52D Springfield Ave. Gardens. Gary is in dental practice in You might as well be there to hear Summit, NJ 07901 NYC and has no plans to retire. He them,” he said. [email protected] frequently sees Ron Garfunkel in The article about John was so New York, as well as Sandy Fisher well-written and of such great quality Dr. Michael A. Stillman and his fiancée, Isanne Werner. He (including the photograph), that I 131 San Marco Drive looks forward to our 50th in 2013 will attempt to obtain copyright Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 and wishes everyone continued health permission so that the College can [email protected] and happiness. print it in The Lafayette. I will let Dr. Art Topilow writes: “You you know what transpires. President: John H. Cooper III know you’re getting old when you Matt Thomases reports the Fund Manager: Robert T. Burns get honored twice in the space of a Feb. 18 birth of a second grandchild, Reunion Chair: Ronald A. Garfunkel year. Last fall, I received the Lifetime Aaron Isaac Thomases. Matt and Jean Web Page Administrator: Achievement Award from Jersey now have two grandsons, and Matt L. Steven Minkel, Shore University Medical Center reports, “I really like the grandpa [email protected] for my work and leadership in stuff.” By the time you read this, hematology and medical oncology. Matt will have completed knee Bob London writes that the Phoenix I received the Axelrod Artistic surgery to repair the injury he area alumni are starting a local Achievement Award for my role in received at Ft. Benning some 45 years chapter. Anyone interested, please promoting the development of the ago. He hopes the surgery will allow contact him at [email protected]. arts program at the Axelrod him to continue his hiking hobby Richard Lambeck retired for a Performing Arts Center in Deal, N.J., well into the future. short period but decided to go back and for my continuing piano And speaking of surgery, I was to work. After working in the performances at the theater.” For happy to hear from Jeff Ruthizer construction industry for many years, more information on Art’s career in that he is recovering at home under he was presented with an opportunity medicine and his second career in Monica’s great care after successful to teach and is now a full-time music, go to www.arthurtopilow.com. surgery; a complete recovery is now clinical associate professor for the Jim Teeter is an independent in the forecast. Jeff reminds me that construction management graduate travel agent with Global Travel (www. in a little less than two years from the degree program at New York teeterstravel.globaltravel.com). He is time you read this column, we will be University’s Schack Institute of also involved with the Rotary Youth back in Easton for our Big 5-0. Your Real Estate. He occasionally does Exchange as the district chair for class officers will meet this summer to consulting work for his firm, RL Rotary District 5930 in South Texas, begin the planning process, and you Project Management, though the where they have six inbound students should begin to plan and prepare construction business is slow now. In from France, Germany, Belgium, too! Although the winds of economic one course he was using a text book Taiwan, and Switzerland, and five fate have temporarily slowed the that did not adequately cover the outbound students to the same growth of our class scholarship fund, construction process in an urban countries. This summer, he and his we can regain the old momentum environment, so he decided to write a wife, Viola, will travel to visit their

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 69 1963–1964 son in New Hampshire, and then on as aClass saint by the RomanNotes Catholic to Montreal to attend the Rotary Church. Known today by phrases 1964 International Convention. such as ‘a mirror for humanity’ and Stephen H. Green Bob Burns writes that as he is ‘the first Protestant,’ St. Francis of Dolchin, Slotkin & Todd P.C. sailing and racing less than in the past, Assisi is probably the most widely 2005 Market St., 24th Floor increased golf rounds and “has clubs, known of Catholic saints, and Philadelphia, PA 19103 will travel” have replaced them. He his monastic followers comprise (215) 751–1920 adds: “I trust that all my classmates the largest single order within (215) 665-1565 (fax) received my letter of December 2009 Catholicism worldwide.” [email protected] (on our new Class of ’63 stationery) A story from Gary Siegel: “It’s concerning our 50th-year reunion been only 47 years since graduation. President: Gordon R. Evans gift. I’d appreciate hearing from It’s the spring of our freshman year. Fund Manager: Jeffrey P. Brown classmates concerning my letter, the I’m typing a paper and my roommate Reunion Chair: Jeffrey P. Brown stationery, and our gift. I trust that all in Watson Hall, Stu Green, comes Web Page Administrator: is well and look forward to seeing you behind me, finds five gray hairs on my Thomas L. Greenbaum, at Homecoming and, of course, our head and pulls them out. He then [email protected] 50th.” You can reach Bob, our class tapes them to a card that goes into fund manager, at [email protected] an envelope that we seal and write Since I have not received from or (516) 223-2720. across—‘Not to be opened for 50 classmates any good or bad news Wayne Boulton entered a years.’ Well, it’s now 50 years, and I for the column, this is a good retirement of sorts two years ago and still have the envelope. I’m an allergist opportunity to give credit where moved to New England, where he in Denver, he’s an orthopedic credit is due. served a Presbyterian church near the surgeon in Long Beach, so a few Richard Grossman, Alan Johns Hopkins campus for six years. weeks ago, on a trip to see one of our Griffith, and George Rubin have Most of his career was spent in sons in Los Angeles, Stu and I, our brought us, and themselves, honor college teaching (Holland, Mich.) wives, and my son and his girlfriend— by reason of their long and dedicated and a grad school presidency over champagne toasts—open the service on the Board of Trustees. (Richmond, Va.). But for the last envelope and the gray hairs are still The commitments one must make to decade, “I have been doing what I there, intact. We cut some new gray hold such a position are significant. literally have been dreaming about hairs from the three males and put Dick, Al, and George stepped up and since I was a kid: being a minister,” them in an envelope—to be opened took leadership roles in rendering Boulton says. “It is the easiest and in 10 years. (Made it easier this time.) extraordinary service to and for all most difficult of jobs, sometimes A nice thing to look forward to for 50 the constituencies of the College. all in the same day. (As a junior at the years—and now, another 10. Stu and That Al was chair of the board, at College, I recall heading up Religious I are both working less than full time a time in our history when great Emphasis Week. Remember that?) but enjoying both work and play, with things were required and great Now I do short-term or interim our wives and kids all doing well. Life things were done, was fortunate ministries in United Church of Christ has been good.” indeed. churches here in Boston, where Michael Stillman got to play golf In addition, George has devoted Presbyterian congregations are small, this winter with John Cooper and countless hours and resources to the few, and far between. In fall 2008, Gary Coelho and their wives, Marilyn alumni in general, and our class in I gave the McKinley Lecture at the and Jane, all enjoying the relatively particular. He even gave his children University of Illinois at Urbana- warm Florida weather. to the College for four years each! Champaign on ‘Religion and Politics And finally, not enough thanks in the Presidential Campaign.’ There can be extended to our class officers, was a lot left on the cutting room Don Evans, Jeff (P.) Brown, and floor that day! In U.S. presidential the late Mike Emig, as well as to our elections going back to the beginning webmaster, Tom Greenbaum. They of the Republic, the overlay of all have kept us focused on and religious themes and anxieties has supportive of the welfare of the been persistent, wide, and deep. College as well as the personal Every once in awhile, it is fun to try bonds among us. to sort all this out. Many others in the class have “This past January, Vicki and I likewise served without seeking joined our eldest son, daughter-in- recognition. I don’t mean to slight law, and two grandchildren in Assisi anyone by not mentioning everyone, for two weeks. An Italian hill town, but Phil Linker in particular comes Assisi is best known for having been to mind as one in that category. He the 12th–13th century home of a may be the longest continuously nobleman’s son who, soon after serving alumni admissions his death at 42, was canonized representative (with the possible

70 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1964–1967 exception of Glenn Grube ’57 and southClass and spends timeNotes as a freelance We send our condolences to Ilona a few others). journalist and photographer. He and the family. To all of these selfless individuals covers vintage sports car races and I also just learned, as my column we owe deep gratitude. On behalf of shows and writes technical and feature was being submitted, that David our class, I extend that here. articles for a dozen magazines and Schwartz, another fraternity brother, web sites. Robert especially enjoys passed away Oct. 20. I am sorry I do showing and racing his 1967 and not have any of the details, but if 1965 1972 MGs. He is also very active anyone knows anything further, Marshall J. Gluck at Christ our Shepherd Lutheran please let me know. 1133 Park Ave. Church in Peachtree City, Ga., where That brings my summer 2010 New York, NY 10128-1246 he serves on the church council, column to a close. Once again, I wish [email protected] finance committee, and several you all a terrific summer. Hit them other voluntary committees. straight, hit them long, enjoy family President: Edward A. McNally I also heard from Lawrence C. and friends, and stay in touch as often Fund Manager: Howard N. Heller Zucker, who started an e-commerce as you can. I am sure everyone gets Reunion Chair: business selling drapery hardware, the same pleasure that I do when Stuart N. “Buzz” Hutchison III traverse rods, and curtain rods at I hear from fraternity brothers and www.cldraperyaccessories.com. Larry friends who were on the Hill with I am sure all of us are getting ready says he spends his leisure time playing me from ’61 to ’65. for another summer with family, golf, traveling, and reading. Sounds friends, and occasional work. To like a healthy schedule. pass a few idle minutes while relaxing, Alfred C. Dreher Jr. tells us that 1966 I send along the following notes. he spends his leisure time reading, I learned that Lewis Wetzel was gardening, and collecting books and President: Bradford C. Pierce nominated to the Luzerne (Pa.) DVDs. Apparently, Al has gone through Reunion Chair: David J. De Vries County bench. Lewis will serve until some recent health situations and, January 2012 and has stated that he needless to say, we all wish him well. will not run for re-election, since he I also heard from James M. 1967 will be 69 at that time. He has been a Heffernan, another Easton Hall Henry D. Ryder partner with the Wilkes-Barre, Pa., alumnus. Jim plans to retire partly in 30 McClelland Ave. firm Wetzel, Caverly, Shea, Phillips & 2010, which is probably spurred by Pitman, NJ 08071-1059 Rodgers, and his practice experience his marriage in June 2008. He is [email protected] ranges from civil to criminal. I am involved in various activities, sure Lewis will do a terrific job and including Habitat for Humanity, President: William Vonroth Jr. bring his reputation of honesty, Nature Conservancy, and his church. Fund Manager: Christopher Cathcart integrity, and a strong work ethic to In his leisure time, he enjoys Reunion Chairs: Laurence G. Cole, a bench where three former county motorcycling and biking trips, hiking, Thomas Royall Smith, Karl W. Pusch judges have stepped down on gardening, traveling, and volunteer Web Page Administrator: corruption charges in the past 13 work. Unfortunately, Tom did not tell Henry D. Ryder months. Congratulations, Lou! me what he is doing now, so we hope Thomas L. Snyder emailed to tell after reading this he will send us Dave DeLeeuw and his wife, Treva, us that he retired from practice in another email giving an update on his have been married for 33 years and 2003 as chief of urology and assistant current activities and his wife’s name. live on Park Avenue in New York physician-in-chief of the Permanente I was pleased to receive so many City, where Dave and his brother are Medical Group in Martinez, Calif. updates from our classmates and managing partners for Lion Chemical Tom had previously retired from the hope that this column will encourage Capital LLP, which completes Naval Reserves in 1997 (after 24 years others to correspond either directly private equity deals for chemical of service) as a captain, medical corps, with me or with the College. Let us companies. Dave and Treva’s son, and was a co-founder and executive know what you are up to! Brian, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of director of the Society for the History On the sad side, and I am sorry Princeton, received his Master of Fine of Navy Medicine. Tom says he keeps to report that this information only Arts degree from The New School busy in retirement with lots of came to us recently: Anthony T. and has completed his first novel, community activity and family-related Napoli passed away in November which was published by Simon and travel. He especially wants to tell us 2007. Anthony is survived by his wife, Schuster. In This Way I Was Saved is that he is still married after 42 years Ilona; children Ken, Melissa, and a provocative story about a family’s to Regina, his “sweetheart and the Tamara, and their families; and his love and madness. A psychological love of my life.” If any of you want brother and mother. Anthony lived thriller dealing with the torment of to contact Tom, he can be reached in Paulsboro, N.J., for many years, isolation, it has received favorable at [email protected]. re-located, and spent 42 years reviews. From the Los Angeles Times: Robert Spruck emailed to say he working for Bell Labs and Lucent “An assured, unnerving first novel... is now president of MotorMouth/ Technologies as an electrical engineer. DeLeeuw...draws us into a world

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 71 1967–1968 where psychological warfare is a way Class Notes married for 25 years. They were of life.” To read more about Brian’s 1968 introduced to each other by novel and to view an interview Howard S. Rednor Margaret Ingersoll, wife of Jon with him, go to www.briandeleeuw. 984 S. Broad St. Ingersoll ’73. At the time, Brian’s com. The novel will be published in Trenton, NJ 08611-2008 wife was working with Jon’s wife. paperback this August. [email protected] Coincidentally, Brian and Jon are Gary Becker married the former both in the re-insurance business in Susan Ford, a pediatric nurse at Bryn President: Robert E. Albus Philadelphia, although not working Mawr Hospital, June 21, 2009. Fund Manager: Steven P. Bottcher together. Pat Gifford has had an Their honeymoon was in St. Martin, Reunion Chair: William L. Messick interesting career of her own, with and they enjoyed a trip to Egypt last Web Page Administrator: jobs that included teaching, March. Gary’s three daughters are William L. Messick, managing 20-plus training centers all nurses; his son, Damon, works [email protected] up and down the East Coast, and in information technology. Susan most recently as a corporate trainer. has three children: Amy, Eric, and My most faithful correspondent from In the early days of the couple’s Brian. Gary and Susan reside in over the years, Sharon Baker, wife of marriage, they traded off parenting Newton Square, Pa., and they are in Dave Baker, has written to tell me responsibilities while crossing paths the process of selling her house in how touched they were by my report at the Philadelphia Airport, handing Royersford, Pa. Gary maintains his on the death of Ed Ahrens. Dave off the children as one or the other dermatology practice in Ridley Park and Sharon noted his passing before left or returned on a business trip. on a reduced schedule and has no reading my column and held a mini At present, Pat is head of the booster plans for retiring. He was recently reunion at their home. (See photo club for the varsity lacrosse team at named one of the “Top Docs” in online.) Jonathan Benedict and wife the high school. Brian has worked dermatology by Pennsylvania’s Rosemary, Greg Crawford and wife in the re-insurance business for most Main Line Times. Anne, Frank Dunst and wife Patti, of his career, the last 21 years at Class Fund Manager Chris and Dave and Sharon reminisced Towers Watson. He also worked at Cathcart reports that our class about Ed, whom they called “Ed the State Farm, INA Re, and National gift book fund has a balance of Walrus.” The group also visited with Re, but Towers Watson—formerly $160,000. During the last year, the the Bakers’ son, Brian ’91, and his Towers Perrin—has long been his College used the money from the wife, Diane. Brian resides in home, and he is now senior vice fund to purchase approximately 240 Woodbury, Conn., and began his president. He indicates that he new books for Skillman Library. professional career with Frank Dunst attends luncheons on a regular basis We send our condolences to Jim at Toyota’s U.S. headquarters in held by the Philadelphia Chapter of Albus and his family on the death California. He now works for Civil the Alumni Association and meets last February of his father, Francis One Engineering. Bill Thygeson there. E. Albus ’42, at age 89. Dave Archibald resides in Lloyd Levenson was featured in An update from your correspondent: Langhorne, Pa., with wife Judy. After the New Jersey Law Journal for I have completed my 40th year serving many years as superintendent spearheading the fundraising drive teaching at Gloucester County of various school districts, Dave within Cooper Levenson, his law firm College. Last spring, I was honored retired from public education in in Atlantic City, N.J. The firm’s to receive the Christian R. and Mary 2004 and now has his own consulting employees donated $1,600, which F. Lindback Foundation Award for business serving the educational and was matched by the firm and donated Distinguished Teaching. The corporate communities. to the American Red Cross for Haiti’s foundation recognizes outstanding I had dinner with classmates earthquake victims. teachers at colleges and universities Brian Gifford and Bill Messick at Paul Levy continues to serve as within Abbotts Dairies’ service area. a meeting of the Bucks County (Pa.) president of the Center City District Also, last fall I received the William E. Alumni Chapter. Brian and wife Pat and Central Philadelphia Greenip Jr. ’44 Award from the reside in Washington Crossing, Pa., Development Corp., where he Lafayette Alumni Association for not far from me. Their daughter, spearheads the civic improvement service as an officer of the South Lauren, is a student at Union organization to upgrade and revitalize Jersey Alumni Chapter. College in upstate New York; son Center City Philadelphia. It’s never too early to plan ahead, Chris is a lacrosse player and junior As I mentioned in my remarks so mark this date on your 2012 at Council Rock High School North about Brian Gifford, Bill Messick calendar: Our 45th reunion will be in Newtown, Pa., where he has also attended the Bucks County June 8–10, 2012. played varsity for three years and is Alumni Chapter dinner. Bill keeps now a co-captain. Chris was named active in his entrepreneurship and to the “Super Six” of the team for provides support and advocacy for the preseason by a local newspaper. the remaining Greek living groups at Brian says that Chris may attend Lafayette. A business group with Lafayette, as it is on his short list which he is associated opened a hotel of colleges. Brian and Pat have been conference center in Newtown, Pa.

72 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1968–1969 He also helped found the Alumni livesClass in Brookline, Mass.,Notes teaches former co-owner of Stafford Intrafraterity and Sorority Board part-time at Tufts and other schools, Veterinary Hospital in Manahawkin, (AISB), which is designed to provide and expects to receive her Ph.D. in N.J. Ron was also the assistant coach the College with the ideas of alumni, Judaic studies from Brandeis this year. for Stafford Recreation Basketball, a in response to recent criticisms and Her dissertation addresses the coach and president of Stafford Soccer action of the College in connection philanthropy of American Jewish Club, and a Dart Racing driver from with the Greek life community on women. Dave observed that both his 1972 through 1983. He is survived campus. Ten action committees daughters have far surpassed their by his mother, Marion E. Hurley of within the AISB focus on traditional father in the scholarship department Neptune, N.J., and his sons, Dean and nontraditional Greek living and made the same observation that of Summit, N.J., and Gavin of groups and evaluate their various I did: Apparently, their brains were Newport, R.I. He is also survived by aspects of membership. Bill hopes inherited from their mother. Life in his loving companion, Gina Nozza, AISB will bring attention to the New Haven is perfect, as it is the and his sister, Nancy Schmeiser, and influence of Greek alumni and midway point between New York her husband, Harold, of Brick, N.J. introduce ways to re-integrate them and Boston, which enables the Lester C. Erich, a physics into the college community after Skolnicks to spend lots of time with professor at Lafayette and Moravian, they graduate. Bill believes that the their grandchildren. passed away Feb. 14. Professor Erich group’s activities will create a stronger The Lafayette Leadership Institute taught physics during our stay in connection among alumni as well. for 2010, made possible by the Class Easton. He attended Lehigh Also, Bill believes that much of of 1968 Leadership Fund, held its University, earning a bachelor’s in the conversation about alumni annual session on campus in February. chemical engineering and a master’s involvement comes down to dollars. It consisted of the keynote address and Ph.D. in physics. He retired from He thinks affiliated alumni donate for three blocks of educational sessions, teaching in 1982. more to the College than non- an alumni panel presentation, alumni I reviewed an article in the affiliated alumni. Your correspondent round table discussions, leadership January 10, 2010, edition of the is of a like mind and has volunteered resources, and a leadership recognition Philadelphia Inquirer, written by to serve on AISB as a representative ceremony. The workshop sessions Brent Glass. The article criticized of my former fraternity, Pi Lambda covered money management, the commonwealth’s decision to Phi. Bill believes alumni networking is entrepreneurship, volunteerism, the sharply reduce the budget of the the largest factor missing from Greek graduate school admission process, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum life today and that the best way to and using the Internet as a search Commission. Brent’s thesis is that get alumni involved with the campus tool for jobs. President Daniel Weiss our society’s abandonment of the is to bring them back and get them presented the keynote address, which aggressive promotion of its own to interact with current students. highlighted the leadership qualities history will lead to an unraveling Dave Skolnick writes that he still exemplified by alumnus and Olympic “of our civic life and our democratic practices law in New Haven, Conn., gold medalist Alfred LeConey ’24. values and traditions.” I won’t engage and planned to celebrate his 40th A number of other faculty members in any political discussion here, but wedding anniversary with his wife, served as presenters for workshop I agree with Brent on these issues. Judy, in June. He noted that Rich sessions. Anyone who wants to see that article Laskey fixed them up on a blind date can probably get it online or directly in 1969, and it worked out pretty from its author. Brent’s email is well. Dave is in regular contact with 1969 included with the article, so I am Rich and his wife, Abbie, but notes Michael L. Mouber comfortable providing it here: that the Laskeys have only been 4001 Lincoln Drive West, Suite F [email protected]. married for 38 years. Dave and Pat Marlton, NJ 08053-1525 John C. Price has chosen to retire also visited with Gary Bonnett and (856) 985-1000 as vice president of United States his wife, Susan. They had a delightful [email protected] Steel Corp. after 40 years with that reunion and have been talking ever company. John started his career since about meeting for a mini President: John C. Becica with the company in 1969 as the reunion weekend in Easton at the Fund Manager: David W. Fraser operations trainee at the Fairless former Phi Lam house, now the Reunion Chair: David A. Piacente Works near Philadelphia. In 1991, he Lafayette Inn. Gary is retired from Web Page Administrator: was named division manager of sheet law practice in Maryland and tends John C. Becica, [email protected] products at Mon Valley Works, and to his many grandchildren. Dave’s two years later, he was transferred to daughters and their husbands have Unfortunately, I must report the headquarters as district manager, brought much joy to the Skolnicks, deaths of a classmate and a professor. customer technical services, east. including five grandchildren. Ronald F. Hurley passed away In February of this year, Barry Daughter Marci, a graduate of Jan. 28. Ronald’s career was in Willner was named co-chair of Brandeis and Harvard Law School, veterinary medicine, having graduated Kaye Scholer’s executive committee. lives and practices in Great Neck, from the prestigious University of Barry is also the co-managing N.Y. Deborah, a graduate of Tufts, Pennsylvania in 1973. He was the partner of the firm. Kaye Scholer

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 73 1969–1970 is an international law firm with celebrities,Class including Notes John Travolta Karl J. Ammerman Prize as most offices in major cities in the United and Steve Bashotti (owner of the deserving student in the mechanical States and Europe and in Shanghai. Baltimore Ravens), who bought a engineering department. Beginning large painting for his yacht. The this summer, Eric will work a job by Fergusons have three sons: Andy, day and towards a master’s degree in 1970 Matt (Miami University in Ohio), mechanical engineering by night. Michael H. LeWitt, M.D. and David (Cornell). Both Andy Also, daughter Kirsten ’13 is 1128 Cymry Drive and David are married and have majoring in psychology (and is a Berwyn, PA 19312-2042 made Jeff and Jane grandparents friend of my daughter, Rachel ’13). (610) 647-0732 with grandsons Noah and Harrison. Chris works at Sandvik Inc., a (610) 993-0288 (fax) Jeff and Jane live outside of Swedish company, where he has been [email protected] Annapolis, Md., and get to visit their for the last 30 years. He works in the kids in great locations (NYC, Phoenix, division that manufactures machine President: Gary R. Platt and Denver). tools for the metal working industry. Fund Manager: Robert H. Strouse Tom Foley lives in West Hartford, He recently contacted Nils Dailey Reunion Chair: Gary R. Platt Conn., and works as a trust officer at because of their mutual interest in the Trust Company of Connecticut sailing and has been to Long Island Cliff Brane writes that his son is a with a small group of really smart Sound a few times. high school senior in Birmingham, and dedicated people. He sees Don Mike Miller (M.Ed./Ed.S., Ala., and has been named a National and Diana Woodhouse periodically LCSW) writes that his last visit back Merit Finalist. The award comes with and Todd Wiley less often, as he lives to campus was for an exceptional scholarship money from the merit in Washington state. All miss the football reunion. He and his wife of program and from Auburn, where he fourth of their group, Barclay Imle, 19 years (the marriage, not her age, will study in the biomedical field. who died in a plane accident several presumably), Kathie, have a 16-year- Marc Davis is an attorney with years ago. They are studying the old junior in high school who is Fox Rothschild, practicing in burgeoning wine industry in the starting his college search and prefers suburban Philadelphia. He has a Northeast, with regular tasting a warm climate near a coast, so daughter in 11th grade who is visits when scheduling permits. Lafayette might not be high on his starting to look at colleges, including Seems like there may be some not list. Kathie is a physical therapist at Lafayette. She is an active equestrian, too far from Easton. Craig Hospital, a center for adults including jumping and dressage. This Phil Goldstein was not able to with spinal cord and brain injuries. may be a consideration of where she attend our reunion due to a wedding Mike works at National Jewish goes to college. As far as I know, conflict (not his own). Health, where he is in charge of Lafayette does not yet have stables. Tom Gray was not be able to attend pediatric mental health services. Jeff Ferguson writes that he has the reunion but sends his regards. (Some of us who remember him may not been back to campus since 1994, Bahram Keramati planned to find this faintly amusing.) He does when he was trying to get his oldest, attend the reunion this year and tell not anticipate retirement, and free Andy, to attend. Instead, Andy went us about his political experiences. time is a concept. He tries to stay in to Wake Forest and met his future Ron Leir took a buyout from The shape but has had two knees replaced, wife, Sarah, there. Jersey Journal in Jersey City, N.J., in and he feels he is deteriorating. Jeff is president/CEO of a May 2009, after more than 37 years (Aren’t we all!) He would love to telemedicine company, Sentient of service. He has been freelancing for hear from members of our class and Medical Systems, which trains and two weekly publications in New can be reached by email at millerm@ educates neuromonitorists to work Jersey, taking two acting classes at HB njhealth.org. with neuro- and orthopedic surgeons Studio in NYC, doing volunteer adult Jay Parini, one of the most prolific in operating rooms, allowing remote literacy tutoring for the Jersey City writers from Lafayette since Stephen testing, with results then transmitted Public Library, and enjoying life. He Crane, may have a movie made from through the Internet to a reading looked forward to the opening of the one of his books. Recently, he was physician for two-way interaction. Appalachian Mountain Club Softball back at Lafayette to speak. Previously, he had run the senior living season, which includes coed softball J. Gary Parker retired from business for Marriott prior to its sale to games every Sunday. Eastman Kodak in September 2005 Sunrise and was president of Erickson Howard LeWine, a busy physician, after 35 years in a variety of Retirement Communities. He was noted he would not be able to make manufacturing and management previously with HCR Manor Care, our reunion. assignments. He enjoys winters in and, along the way, got a doctorate in Jon Marcus organized KDRs for Vero Beach, Fla., with lots of golf, management from Case Western Reunion Weekend. He is in the music tennis, etc. He and Ann (Centernary Reserve, and an MBA from Wharton. business in New York. ’68) live in Rochester, N.Y., during His wife, Jane, is an impressionistic Chris Marshall writes that he has the summer. His son Andrew, with oil painter, with a nice web site to been getting back to Lafayette more wife Sarah and their two daughters, visit: janefergusonart.com. She has often recently, possibly to visit his lives in Durham, N.C., a frequent sold some of her paintings to children. Eric ’10 was awarded the visitation place. Younger son Jamie

74 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1970–1973 got married in July 2009 after his Classname and was theNotes recipient of the graduating from Harvard Business Patent Inventor of the Year Award 1973 School a month earlier. (Thank you and the 2007 Alex G. McKenna Larry Gasda Nike, for whom they both work in Award. Bob was known as the Big 2010 Huntington St. Portland, Ore.) Gary and Ann look Kahuna because of his surfing skills. Bethlehem, PA 18017-4935 forward to their 40th anniversary He is survived by his wife of (610) 758-9617 this November. 24 years, Carla DeAngelo Erickson. [email protected] Heinz Roye was not able to Attorney Joseph Lach of West attend the reunion this year. Nanticoke, Pa., passed away March President: Lee Hoeting Howard Shapiro writes that he 29. Joe was a principal in the law firm Fund Manager: John W. Sullivan II will not be able to attend, as he is of Koff Mangan Vullo Gartley and Reunion Chair: James C. Roberts beginning dialysis. Our thoughts Lach PC and was recognized as a Web Page Administrator: and prayers for your improved Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 2007–10. Caron B. Anderson, health are on the way. He was a captain in the 109th Field [email protected] John G. Thomas writes that Artillery, Pennsylvania Army National he and Karl Kline (and wives Terry Guard, and a 1974 distinguished I heard from fewer classmates than I and Marcia, respectively) had planned academic honors graduate of the have in recent columns, but the news to travel to Spain in spring 2010, Army Candidate School, Fort has all been positive. John Ward embarking on a 12-day Mediterranean Benning, Ga. Joe held a variety of writes from Darien, Conn., that cruise, while jointly celebrating their positions with the Pennsylvania Bar daughter Julia ’13 will have finished 40th anniversaries. John and Terry Association and Pennsylvania Trial her first year at Lafayette. She is the were married the day after graduation Lawyers Association and coached fourth member of the Ward clan to and the Klines a week later. Little League and youth soccer. He go to Lafayette. She had a great year Mike Weinstein looked forward was solicitor for Plymouth Township living in Ruef Hall with a view of the to returning for Reunion Weekend. and a co-founder of the Northeastern former “Delta Shelta.” In addition to He had a new knee put in at the Pennsylvania Health Care Reform their daughter, John and his wife, Hospital for Special Surgery. Task Force. He enjoyed traveling with Elizabeth, have two sons: James, 26, his family and reading The New York finishing up at Fairfield University Times, professional journals, and local after a couple years of touring the 1971 newspapers from cover to cover. Joe U.S. with his band (The Distance), Arthur H. Goldsmith is survived by his wife of 37 years, and Nicholas, 24, who is working in 29 Forest Ave. Barbara; son Joseph Robert, a Los Angeles for Cantor Fitzgerald. West Newton, MA 02465-2503 St. John’s University student; and Alan Pralgever reports that his (617) 527-2640 daughter Elizabeth, a student at the daughter Jenny anticipated (617) 244-1670 (fax) University of Vermont. graduating from Lafayette with the [email protected] Class of 2010, and his other daughter, Holly, finished her junior year at New President: Ronald C. Diment 1972 York University. Alan is a partner at Fund Manager: Paul H. Dimmick Francis T. Julia Jr. Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis in Reunion Chair: Open 20403 Sawgrass Drive Livingston, N.J., and plans to remarry Gaithersburg, MD 20886-4599 this summer, to Robyn Tanne, who Larry Magnant, president of Two [email protected] owns a summer camp in West Rivers Re Corp., l250 Two Rivers Orange, N.J., for autistic and Point, Williamsburg, VA 02185, President: Edward C. Yakobitis Jr. developmentally disabled children [email protected], celebrated Fund Manager: ages 5–15. his 60th birthday with l0 Lafayette Ladimer Stadner Nagurney Chip Fallon had this to say: alums and 250 guests from 23 states Reunion Chair: Raymond F. Green “I haven’t written a note about my and three countries. Web Page Administrator: doings in many years. My wife, Liz Kirk Kissack retired to 3088 Francis T. Julia Jr. Stellar Fallon ’75, our three West Country Club Road, Searcy, daughters, and I moved to Charleston, AR 72143, after 32 years in Atlanta. S.C., in June 2008. Having lived in Kirk’s wife, Dr. Julie Kissack, is a Westfield, N.J., for 30 years made this professor of pharmacy and chair of quite a change. I’ve retired, and Liz the department of pharmacy practice teaches high school special education at Harding University in Searcy. for Charleston County. Our move has Robert Erickson of Raleigh, N.C., created many changes for us, and we formerly of Latrobe, Pa., passed away treat it all like a new adventure. The May 29, 2008. Bob was a research weather is sensational, especially when and development engineer with compared to what the Northeast Kennametal Manufacturing for over experienced this year. We live in a 30 years. Bob held over 55 patents in beautiful golf community, and I’ve

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 75 1973–1974 played more rounds in 18 months operations,Class and information Notes of teacher. His first two years teaching than I had the previous 35 years. technology at Brookdale Community were in the Bronx. Marty now However, quantity doesn’t translate College, vice president of admini- teaches at The Harvey School, a to complete competence! We plan to stration at the University of Medicine private school in Katonah, N.Y. travel this summer and get to know and Dentistry of New Jersey, and both When in the process of deciding our new part of the country. We deputy and assistant treasurer of New on a new career, Marty secured planned to attend the first area alumni Jersey. He has a master’s in public certification as a tennis coach and get-together scheduled in late April administration from Fairleigh now coaches at Harvey. After five on Johns Island, S.C. I highly Dickinson University. years of the single life, Marty is recommend South Carolina.” James Luca writes from St. Louis getting remarried in June. Paula Gaber McNulty is another to stake his claim as the most prolific Liza Roos Lucy’s fourth book classmate working on her golf game. classmate. He and his wife, Melitta, on quilt-making, Simple Shapes After 20 years in London, she and her were already the parents of six in Spectacular Quilts, was published by husband, Dermot, now live in Florida. 1973. They now have 20 grand- Abrams Books. Liza was co-author Paula keeps busy volunteering as a children and two great-grandchildren! with her friend, Keffe Fassett. The director of several local and national I spent several pleasant hours book tour includes London, where charities. with Phil Gocke and Ned Bedrossian Liza and her co-author (who lives John Rehm checked in from the in February. We met for lunch in there) will lecture and teach at the West Coast to report that his geology Easton prior to the Lehigh basketball Victoria and Albert Museum. business has picked up after five game and then went up to the College Andrew Bregman writes that his months of inactivity. His son Daniel to watch the Leopards trounce the eldest daughter, Hallie, is in her has been accepted at Lafayette as a team formerly known as the Engineers. second year at the University of member of the Class of 2014. John Joe Ferdinand was supposed to Miami Ph.D. program in clinical had dinner in March with Chris join us but had to cancel at the psychology. His younger daughter, Wain and a mutual friend, Art, last minute. Lindsay, is a personal trainer at Becton who went to another Lehigh Valley Dickinson Corp. in Franklin Lakes, college. They caught up on their N.J., and lives in Hoboken, N.J. great college-era memories of 1974 Joe Grimes has established a Frisbee-tossing, summer evenings, Edward K. DeHope presence for our class on Facebook. and some hijinks involving hedges 75 Fairwood Road You can find it by searching for Joseph and backyards in Madison, N.J. Madison, NJ 07940-1460 P. Grimes and locating the Lafayette Joe Harpster and his wife, Carol (973) 377-7338 College Class of 1974 link on his wall. Pescatore Harpster ’75, connected [email protected] Joe reports that 28 classmates have with Ellsworth “Whitey” Whiteman friended the site so far. Joe hosted a at a New Jersey Devils–New York President: Rhoda C. Rothkopf South Jersey telecast of the Lafayette– Rangers game at the Prudential Center Fund Manager: Robert A. Jacob Lehigh Patriot League Championship in Newark. (See photo online.) Joe Reunion Chair: Joseph P. Grimes game March 12. Fifteen loyal ’Pard is the chief credit officer for Herald Web Page Administrator: Jay H. Krall, fans attended. Joe completed his National Bank, a de novo bank that [email protected] second term as president of the South recently celebrated its first anniversary. Jersey Alumni Chapter and was elected The Harpsters live in Glen Ridge, Tom Davies writes that he and his to a new term as vice president. N.J., and have two children. Daughter wife, Charmanne, will celebrate their Harry Norton, who has had a Alison is a graduate student in the 35th anniversary this year and wide-ranging legal career, served on doctor of physical therapy program at became first-time grandparents. the faculty of a National Business the University of Delaware and is a Tom practices law in Lancaster, Pa., Institute seminar about settling graduate of Boston University. Son specializing in labor, employment, uninsured and underinsured Ryan planned to complete his first year and construction. He recently motorist claims. at Georgetown University and was a completed a term as the chairman of George Jenkins reports that member of the golf team. Whitey is the board of the Keystone Chapter of his son Merritt planned to graduate with Aon Benfeld as an executive Associated Builders and Contractors, from Dartmouth College this spring. managing director and lives in Ramsey, which advises 800 member firms on George has created the Eagles Mere N.J., with wife Diana and daughter labor and construction law matters. Air Museum, in Eagles Mere, Pa., Olivia, who attendsColgate University. Tom is the first attorney to serve in which houses one of the country’s Lee Goetting was appointed to the that capacity in the organization’s largest collections of pre-World War II position of cabinet secretary for the 50 years of existence and noted that flying airplanes. It is open to the public newly elected governor of New Jersey, taking a few engineering courses at and has a web site, www.eaglesmere Chris Christie. Lee is the principal and Lafayette would have been helpful airmuseum.org. The Museum is a founder of Goetting Ahead, which when dealing with contractors. great place to spend a day. George offers public policy consulting to both Marty Bernstein reports he is continues to serve on the Lafayette public and private clients. Previously, in the fifth year of a career change, College Board of Trustees. he was vice president of administration, working as a high school math

76 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1975–1976 CommunityClass Services Notes Board 1975 Committee of the Westchester ARC, 1976 Carol Pescatore Harpster the largest organization serving the Betsy Huston Fadem 95 Oxford St. developmentally disabled in [email protected] Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1605 Westchester County, N.Y. Son Avery, [email protected] a graphic arts major at Sacred Heart Susan Krieger Harris University in Fairfield, Conn., was [email protected] President: Paul Steckel anticipating graduating in May. Fund Managers: Laneta J. Dorflinger, Khery attends the Hawthorne (N.Y.) President: James A. Curnal David R. Taschler Country Day School and is a member Fund Managers: Lori Glauberman Rubin, Reunion Chair: Charles P. Kurowsky of the basketball team. Al was elected Debra Waldele Champagne, Web Page Administrator: J. Gary Caputi president of the medical and dental Ellen Kravet Burke, staff at Cumberland Diagnostic and Susan Barnes Carras Notes for this column have arrived Treatment Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Reunion Chairs: Ann Shellenberger Bell, from as far away as Afghanistan and and started his third two-year term. Susan B. Tischler Okinawa, Japan! In March, Al received a Doctors Day Web Page Administrator: Robert “Rip” Healey is now Award from the New York City James P. Simos, [email protected] a full-time English instructor at Health and Hospitals Corporation. Nishihara Junior High School in In nearby Connecticut, Dan Thanks for the great response to our Okinawa. The town of Nishihara Kilmurray writes that he has five requests for news. We heard from is on the west coast of the main island children. Dan remarried in 1999 to Rob Golia that he and his wife, of Okinawa and next to Yonabaru, Tamara Wing. Dan’s three children Alyssa, have been married for 11 where the Healeys live and maintain from his first marriage are doing well. years. Alyssa is an attorney/career their O, YES language school. Rip Erin, 24, is a professional dancer in law clerk to a federal judge, who left his musical stage career behind in Chicago; Lindsey, 22, is in culinary researches and drafts opinions on a Tokyo when he and his family moved school in Denver; and Sean, 19, was myriad of subjects that come before to Okinawa two years ago, but he anticipating finishing his first year at the court. Rob, a dentist in private has been performing a traditional Roanoke College. Dan has two practice for 29 years, opened a new Okinawan dance at festivals and children from his second marriage: state of the art office facility in celebrations. Matthew, 8, and Ava, 3. Dan runs a Hamden, Conn. His web site is Bruce Pastorini is on temporary financial advisory team at UBS and www.excellentdentistry.com. He also assignment with a Provincial has been there for 26 years, commuting serves as section chief of restorative Reconstruction Team in Khost, daily into New York City from dentistry, Department of Dentistry, Afghanistan. Bruce is a Navy civilian, Riverside, Conn. Yale New Haven Hospital and assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Fellow Connecticut resident, Joe assistant professor of surgery (dental), Engineers to serve as a civil engineer McCann, lives in Cos Cob and is Yale School of Medicine. Rob and and construction adviser. Bruce married to Jane Olenchuk, who is Alyssa have four children. They love expects to be back in the States by recently back to work after 21 years to travel and have enjoyed trips to September. His temporary email as a homemaker. Joe is a managing Venice, Tuscany, Florence, Rome, address is [email protected]. director of Fusion Advisory Partners, Positano, Paris, London, and It’s hard to believe that we are old a boutique financial advisory firm Barcelona. Argentina is planned for enough to be grandparents. Our days focused on structured fixed income. later this year. They have a vacation at Lafayette seem just like yesterday! Daughter Ruth graduated from home in Ft. Lauderdale, which Rob Pat Lessig Taylor and husband Jeff Stanford University in June 2009, says makes the winters more bearable! ’73 became first-time grandparents and son Henrie is a first-year student Rob keeps in touch with Mark Belli in January. Lucas Henry Taylor was at Claremont McKenna College. and Steve Friedman. born Jan. 12 to their youngest son, Writing to us from our nation’s Steve Bull wrote that he will travel Will, and Christine. Will and capital is Dan Moore. Dan works in to the Philippines this summer with Christine both graduated from the venture capital and investment his daughter, who was born in Manila. Clemson University in August 2009. business. When he can peel himself It will be her first homecoming. He Will received a degree in civil away from his three grandchildren, adds that while the industrial engineering and is employed by Dan keeps in touch with classmates manufacturing business is very slow, Taylor Wiseman & Taylor in and old Deke buddies. He saw Jack they are keeping things healthy with Charlotte, N.C. Eldest son Michael Krah and his wife, Nancy, at a the help of Larry Malone. Steve ran and his fiancée, Christine, will be Pittsburgh (City of Champions) into Frank Campbell ’74 at the Holy married in September. Middle son function and also caught up with Cross football game in Worcester, Adam remains the confirmed John Ryan in D.C. too. Mass., last fall, and they had a great bachelor. Next column should be full of time catching up. Checking in from New York is Al updates and perhaps some photos Larry Flynn, a shareholder with Owens and family. Wife Kim Wilson from our 35th reunion! the firm Gottesman, Wolgel, Malamy, Owens ’77 is the chair of the Flynn & Weinberg PC, reports that

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 77 1976–1978 his eldest daughter, Erica ’05, are happyClass to say he’s Notes back on the and Boca Raton. He has practiced is engaged to be married this East Coast pursuing a graduate law for nearly 30 years, representing September. She is a senior marketing degree in geology at the University several Fortune 500 companies in analyst with American Express Travel of Delaware. commercial disputes. He was named in Manhattan. Her fiancé, Rick It’s a little late for this one, but Co-Lawyer of the Year by The Smith, is a CPA with KPMG in Sue Tischler wrote that last fall a National Law Journal in 2000 and Manhattan. Daughter Lauren ’11 group of our classmates got together one of the Top 10 Lawyers of the is studying abroad at the University for a baseball outing in Baltimore with Decade by The South Florida Legal of Westminster in London. Joe Maddon, manager of the Tampa Guide. Tom Taylor shares that he works Bay Rays. Sue, Jim Curnal, Sue at Mahr-Federal in Providence, R.I., Barnes Carras, Ann Shellenberger as the director of quality for a Bell, Debbie Waldele Champagne, 1978 company that makes metrology Brenda Rochelle Sasso and her Kent R. Buzard gages. Tom and his wife, Linda, daughter, Sue Oaks Little ’78, 9113 Cotton Press Road just celebrated their 31st wedding Kevin Canavan, and Ralph Charlotte, NC 28277 anniversary in April. They have four Klinepeter met for lunch and then (704) 910-1495 children. Daughter Susan was married went to the game in full Maddon [email protected] last winter and lives with her husband Fan attire. Jim had T-shirts made in Australia. Eldest daughter Peggy with Joe’s photo and “I love Joey” President: Charles M. Snyder plans to marry this summer and on the front, and they all sported the Fund Manager: John A. Broderick reside in Massachusetts. Son Tom standard Spencer Tracy black glass Reunion Chairs: Alan C. Good Jr., lives and works in NYC as a financial frames. Carol Coffey Tarsa analyst. Youngest son Mickey planned It’s not too soon to start planning Web Page Administrator: to complete his first year at UMASS– to attend our 35th reunion, June Melinda Kwasnik Kraus, Amherst. Tom is still active coaching 10–12, 2011! Ellen Kravet Burke [email protected] youth football and wrestling. and husband Ray ’75 have arranged Rich Scheuerman has enjoyed for a classic ’76 auto for the parade, Greetings, classmates. I am writing two years of semi-retirement in and the weekend promises to be lots this on the deadline night because Wisconsin, teaching at a local college of fun! I have very little to write about. and providing business consulting Susan I see the men’s lacrosse team had services for dairy companies in the a nationally ranked season! When I state. His daughter, Vicki, was played lacrosse at Lafayette, coach married in Milwaukee in February, 1977 William Lawson characterized us and his son, Curt, plans to attend D. Kirk Harman as “small but slow.” I guess times Iowa State as a first-year student in 1510 Unionville-Wawaset Road have changed. September. Rich and his wife, Linda, West Chester, PA 19382-6755 Here are a few notes I gleaned still plan to retire to the East Coast [email protected] from Facebook. at some point in the future. I friended Woody Armstrong, Sue Schulte Russoniello lives in President: Barbara Levy who lives in Robbinsville, N.J., and Haddonfield, N.J. She is the manager Fund Manager: Michael A. Saffer apparently has the same retirement of operations in career services at the Reunion Chairs: Barry I. Bregman, plan as I do, which is to win Mega University of Pennsylvania, helping Michael Margello, Millions or the Powerball lottery. He students to find internships and full- Nancy Edgar Winkler appears to be a big fan of music and time jobs and to gain admittance to Web Page Administrator: Philly sports. Maybe he can tell graduate schools. Sue’s husband, Paula Askman Byrum, me what the Eagles were thinking Paul ’74, is a shareholder in the [email protected] when they traded McNabb to the Cherry Hill, N.J., law firm of Flaster ’Skins! Ann Collins Wasson is a Greenberg. His expertise is in Mitchell Berger is among three Presbyterian minister in Sentinel, employment law and commercial inductees into the Entrepreneur Okla. Ann received her M.Div. from litigation. They recently visited their Hall of Fame at Nova Southeastern Princeton Theological Seminary in eldest son, Jamie, who is a sous-chef University’s H. Wayne Huizenga 1983. I have traveled Oklahoma at The Blue Lion in Jackson Hole, School of Business and some, but I have no idea where Wyo. For anyone who visits that Entrepreneurship in Fort Sentinel is. Bob Allen lives in beautiful part of the country, Sue Lauderdale, Fla. Mitch was Leominister, Mass., and is a fellow writes that it’s a wonderful little inducted at a ceremony on April 14. Red Sox fan. I hope he enjoyed the restaurant that serves great food.. Mitch is the founder and chairman come-from-behind victory over the Their youngest son, Chris, spent of Berger Singerman, a full-service Yanks on opening day as much as I three years in Alaska working as a commercial law firm, which has did. Cindy Zirkle Tharayil is hydrographer, traveling to many of grown to 70 lawyers since its married and lives in Hohokus, N.J., the state’s coastal areas. As exciting founding in 1985 and has offices in where she works for an IT consulting as his adventures were, his parents Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tallahassee, business called Infleck Teck. She also

78 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1978–1980 teaches taekwondo and is active in attendsClass Montclair StateNotes University, and microsimulation models for tax and local Republican politics. son Robert is a junior at Montville pension policy analysis for clients and Please send me anything you have Township (N.J.) High School. also consults on tax and economic on yourself or fellow classmates so Terri Camins Caust resides in policy. After Lafayette, Judy earned a this column will be a little longer Glen Rock, ­­N.J., with husband Peter master’s in mathematical economics next time! and their 8-year-old son, Zachary. at Tulane University and a Ph.D. in Terri has been teaching Spanish in economics at the University of New Jersey since she left College Hill, Maryland. In her leisure time, she 1979 with the past 11 years in Tenafly, N.J. trains for and competes in triathlons Thomas J. Feehan Jr. In her spare time, she is active with and has competed multiple times in 5005 40th Place the Bergen County Players the IronMan Triathlon competition. Hyattsville, MD 20781 community theater in Oradell as a Jim Fusco is a senior account [email protected] director, set designer, and prop and executive with Boland Trane Co. in costume manager. Peter is a risk Rockville, Md., having celebrated 30 Barbara Bingham Kalavik manager for Sandvik Corp. years of service this year. Jim and his 36 Prospect Ave. Jack Green was promoted to wife, Maria, reside in Potomac, Md., Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 project manager at the Homer City with their three children, Michael, (973) 839-1472 (Pa.) Generating Station for EME Kathryn, and Erika. [email protected] Homer City Generation L.P. Jack also With sadness, I report the serves on the American Society of March 10 passing of Lawrence President: Laurie B. Samet Mechanical Engineers’ Power Charles Stametz. Lawrence was Fund Manager: Laurie B. Samet Division Operation and Maintenance a self-employed entrepreneur at Reunion Chairs: Bonnie Butler, Committee, as well as on the board of the time of his death, residing in Barbara Felter Liptak directors of Friends of Friends Club Bethlehem, Pa. Additionally, Web Page Administrator: of Pittsburgh, a philanthropic Donald W. Repsher passed away Laurie B. Samet, [email protected] organization comprised of owners, Jan. 1 at the University of Maryland contractors, and suppliers in the Medical Center in Baltimore. He Greetings to all classmates, with energy services sector. was a nontraditional student in the hopes that your summer has been The Post-Standard newspaper in electrical engineering program relaxing, fun, and safe so far. Barb and Syracuse, N.Y., published an article while at Lafayette, and resided in I look forward to hearing about and featuring Brian Musician and partner Chincoteague Island, Va., at the time reporting on your summer exploits in Amy Yahna and their Alambria of his passing. He had worked as an the next column. Springs Farm in Lebanon, N.Y. electrical engineer with Met-Ed Power Sue Rossnagel Flynn updated me Brian and Amy have restructured his Co. for 34 years and was active with on the home front happenings in St. family’s original dairy farm into an the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Louis. Son Dan graduated from the organic farming operation based on Department and the Chincoteague University of Kansas in 2008 and community-supported agriculture and Decoy and Artists Association. serves as a first lieutenant with the also built a green-focused straw home Army at Ft. Carson, Colo. He that is completely self-sustaining. anticipates deploying to Afghanistan Their future plans involve hosting 1980 in mid-July. Daughter Caitlyn lives in tours of the facility and conducting Susan Sheehan Lee the Theater District of New York City workshops on sustainable living 1209 Wisteria Drive and works for a cutting-edge firm practices. Also, they plan to expand Malvern, PA 19355-9736 selling Internet advertising. Sue and their crop offerings to add fruits to [email protected] husband Kevin are basking in the the current selections of gourmet pride of their children’s successes salad greens and over 100 varieties President: Open while enjoying the quiet that is new of organic produce. Fund Manager: Gary J. Uzelac to their home. Joe O’Neill is CEO of Recently, Curt Allen, Judy Reunion Chair: Daniel T. Everett The IntegrityID Group, an Internet Xanthopoulos, Jim Fusco, and Web Page Administrator: Open security start-up company. Joe, his I met for dinner in Bethesda, Md. wife, and their three children reside Curt is a vice president with Clark Consider this the “calm before the in the suburbs of Seattle. Construction Co. of Bethesda. storm” issue. I hope I saw many of Richard Tancer, D.O., was He resides in Rockville, Md., with you at our 30th reunion in June. honored by the New Jersey his wife, Cecilia, and their three However, this article was due in Association of Osteopathic Physicians daughters, Lauren, Mackenzie, April, so all of that news will have to and Surgeons as the Physician of the and Lindsey. After 10 years as an wait. For now, let me just say that Year. He received the award in April economist with the Joint Committee I’m sure it was great to see those of at the Atlantic Regional Osteopathic on Taxation of the U.S. Congress, you who came and made it a record Convention held in Atlantic City, N.J. Judy is presently a principal for both turnout. Rich reports that son Marc ’11 is a Quantria Strategies LLC and Optimal Deb Cipriani dropped me a junior at Lafayette, son Jonathan Benefit Strategies LLC. She develops note to say she still works at

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 79 1980–1983 Johnson & Johnson, having just survey,Class where they carryNotes out geologic and Margarette Hickey Devlin ’82 celebrated her five-year anniversary. mapping projects and mineral and (playing against her daughter Megan Deb has just taken on a new position energy resource studies (coal, natural ’12) bundled up against the elements there, still working in drug safety, gas, and uranium). He also became a and attempted to show the young but now analyzing the data from a grandfather! Granddaughter Laina club team what lacrosse was all about! different angle: examining a year’s turned 1 April 22. David still has one The players of both the alumni worth of information at once. The teenager in high school and one in game and the current team were job is great, and though she misses college, but he sees the light at the cheered on by a bevy of alumni being in practice, she enjoys the end of the tunnel! supporters, including Jim and Beth stability and family time it provides. Hal Hocking relocated with LVI Bright ’82 Rufe, Kathy Hume And does she ever take advantage Environmental Services to the Mid- McMullan and husband Brian ’79, of family time! Last summer Deb, Atlantic region and now resides in Des Karabots McNulty, Rebecca Glenn, and the girls went on a 12- Frederick, Md. Haag Sommi, John Devlin, Judson day cruise through the Greek islands Jeff Samuels and Amy Levine- Linville ’79, Wilbur Oaks ’51, and and Turkey, with a bit of Italy thrown Samuels live in Marietta, Ga., where former coach of the girls lacrosse in at the end. She reports that this Jeff is a real estate attorney and Amy team Sharon Gish and her husband, summer will be more low-key, as is an operations director supporting Vearl. daughter Jackie will be looking at the global business of a large Keep the news coming in. I colleges. At least they’ll get in a week customer of Coca-Cola. Their would love to hear from those of at the shore before Jackie starts her children are 23 and 20 now; the you who haven’t kept in touch over senior year and daughter Kelly starts couple tried hard to recruit both of the years. Hope to see many of you high school at Abington Friends them to Lafayette but wound up with in June 2011! School in Jenkintown, Pa. Emily graduating from the University Rebecca Perio Janney is still of Georgia (she is now a marketing publishing. Her latest books are manager at a creative agency in North 1982 Great Events in American History and Carolina) and Jacob, a junior drama Robert J. Meindl Jr. Then Comes Marriage? A Cultural major at New York University’s Tisch 3 Nolan Farm Road History of the American Family. School of the Arts. Wayland, MA 01778 Katie Guinee gave birth Sept. 8 Leslie Muhlfelder has been (508) 358-3393 to daughter Elizabeth. She joins working as Lafayette’s general counsel [email protected] brother Stephen, who was born and vice president of human resources in March 2008. They live in since 1995. She works in Markle Hall President: Joan Dowgin Hilovsky Charleston, S.C. and would welcome the chance to see Fund Manager: Tracy Hagert Sutka Peggy Watral and Donny any member of our class when visiting Reunion Chair: William M. McCartan Alabaster sent in a picture of their campus! family, which you can see in the John and Margarette Hickey ’82 online version of Lafayette Magazine. Devlin’s youngest son, John ’14, 1983 That’s it for now. The next anticipated graduating in June from Michael D. Browne column should be a big one. If you high school and will attend Lafayette 935 Park Ave., Apt. 4B weren’t at the reunion, this is a great with his sister, Megan ’12. Their New York, NY 10028 time to get in touch and let me know eldest daughter graduated from (917) 363-0856 what you’ve been up to. Bucknell with a mechanical [email protected] engineering degree and has a job in NYC with Goldman Sachs. President: Jeffrey R. Purdon 1981 On March 27, former members Fund Managers: Cheryl L. Johnson, Laura Isken Doyle of the women’s lacrosse teams got Ellen Poriles Weiler 9706 Layminster Lane together to play a “fun” game versus Reunion Chairs: Theresa Heaney Galla, Vienna, VA 22182-4404 the club team prior to being honored Ellen Poriles Weiler (703) 255-1570 at the Lacrosse Alumni Day. At [email protected] halftime of the varsity game, a Okay, we are now 36 months from ceremony was held to honor the our 30th reunion, and as you all know President: Antonio F. Fernandez anniversaries of the women’s 1980 at this point, Class President Jeff Fund Manager: Sharon Tchon Gruet national champion, 1995 Patriot Purdon has set a goal of at least 70 Reunion Chair: Daniel B. Rockafellow League champion, and 2000 Patriot percent attendance. He would like League champion teams. Wielding early confirmations fromBob Mahr, Our 30th reunion is fast approaching, wooden sticks from the Reagan era, Leslie Morgan, Dave Gleason, Mike and I hope that many of you will the alumni took to the field.Susan DePaul, Jim Donnelley, Mike Beck, attend this fun event! Oaks Little ’78, Catherine Hanlon Rick DiPaolo, Sharon Dragan, David Spears was named ’79, Laura Roberts ’79, Barbara Pete Stein, Jodi Ecker Leonardi, Virginia’s state geologist last fall. He Kerlavage Siegel ’79, Cynthia Oaks Maureen McKenna Tymochko, is in charge of the state geological Linville ’80, Pamela MacColl ’80, Laurie Tropiano, Jeff Diacik, Tim

80 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1983–1984 “Rodney” Lucas, and Dennis the Classeconomy and financialNotes markets degree, Carrie also had a master’s Gillooley. This is likely going to be during 2008, I look forward to degree from the University of a can’t-miss event. We have already sending a similar report to a future Virginia. During her professional confirmed the provision of all-day correspondent somewhere in the career, Carrie held positions at both and all-night music (all from 1979 2024–26 timeframe. Jere and his wife Campbell Soup Co. and Ralston and earlier) from Alan Good ’78, have two children and expect to Purina. Carrie lived in Orlando, Fla. and President Purdon has assured spend a lot of their free time On behalf of the Class of 1983, our your correspondent that he is traveling, particularly internationally. condolences go out to Jim and the building a sizable itinerary for the I ran into Tony “Block” Furey at children for the loss of this special weekend. Purdon’s 70 percent target Elio’s restaurant on the Upper East person. is an ambitious goal, but he is Side of Manhattan. Tony was visiting Please note my new email domain: spending at least 10 percent of his NYC with his wife, Kathy, and their baml.com. time on this already, so I think we children. The purpose of the trip was owe it to him to put aside that to visit both Fordham and Columbia weekend. And yes, I have no idea with Tony’s son, Brannock. Both 1984 what commitments I have for 2013 schools hold special meaning for Karen Ziegler Kelly at this point either. Tony; he fouled out against both 4304 Big House Road Despite not hearing from either multiple times during his Lafayette Norcross, GA 30092-1357 Neil Armstrong or Joe Hawk during basketball career. (770) 329-2244 this publication cycle, your I received a couple of short [email protected] correspondent did get a note from updates from the College and other Mark “DeLow” DeLorenzo. Mark, classmates. President: Mandy Shane Dicker who technically graduated with the Amy Rea Webb reports she stays Fund Manager: David E. Schwager Class of 1984 due to an illness, was a in close touch with Lesley Kraut Reunion Chair: Douglas K. Easterly vital part of both the 1979–80 Schwarzman ’84 and Sue DeRitis freshman basketball team and the Hanratty ’84. Amy adds that her Hello, classmates. This is going to be DKE fraternity house. (Membership daughter attends Moravian. a short column, as I just accepted a in the latter is among the reasons the Jim Glascott, the captain of both new position at Wells Fargo Bank. former registered a 6–13 won-loss the ’82 and ’83 editions of our I am a vice president specializing in record during that season.) Mark still College competition teams at the corporate trust products, specifically splits his time between Sea Isle City, Button and president of the Theta public finance transactions. Prior to N.J., and the Florida Keys. While in Delta fraternity, was named to the Wells Fargo, I was a vice president at New Jersey from May through Lafayette Leadership Council. The Bank of New York Mellon, September, Mark and his wife, Nancy Freeborne Brinton’s son, where I specialized in corporate trust Wendy, operate a retail and restaurant Samuel ’14, was accepted into the products for the corporate, escrow, business. Trademarked under the civil engineering program at the and merger and acquisition group. name of Nickelby’s, it is located on College. My new office at Wells Fargo is in Ocean Drive just across the bridge I also received a note that Joanne Atlanta, right around the corner from from Avalon. Once the summer ends, Larson Connolly was hospitalized in The Bank of New York Mellon office, Mark, who traded in his law degree February with a brain tumor. She had so my commute has not changed. for a captain’s license, runs a charter surgery and is undergoing physical Fumiko Suesawa Green fishing operation in the Keys, which therapy at a skilled nursing facility wrote to advise of her move from operates under the name of Right near her home in Strongsville, Ohio. Wilmington, N.C., to Bethlehem, Hook Charters. (I am sure those who Joanne is married to Joe Connalley Pa. After graduating from Lafayette know Mark will smile when they read ’81 and they have three children with a bachelor’s in international that.) Mark tells me that he keeps in together: Michael, 23, Megan, 19, affairs, she obtained her MBA touch with Rick “Golden” Moller. and Catherine, 16. Mike stays at from Penn State, concentrating Rick is among those that this home to help his mother; Megan is a in manufacturing engineering. correspondent has been trying to first-year student at the University of She started her career at Murata track down since this column’s Toledo; and Catherine is a high Electronics as a resale-material inception. Rick lives in North school sophomore. On behalf of all coordinator, worked for Interroll Carolina and makes the trip to the of us, here’s hoping for a speedy and Corp. as a production control Keys to see Mark at least once a year. full recovery for Joanne. Our prayers manager and a project leader, Equal time is apparently spent are with you and your family. and then became an information between the boat, the Green Parrot, This column, unfortunately, will management leader for GE Power and Sloppy Joe’s. end on a sad note. Caroline Systems from 1997 to 2003. Since Jere Schneck, an evening grad in Patterson Goulden passed away 2003, she has been working for JF engineering, reports he retired March March 21. Carrie is survived by her Magic (www.jfmagic.com). Fumiko 31 from Air Products after 36 years husband of 18 years, Jim, and by her and her family commuted for five with the company. I, for one, am three children, Kathleen, Sean, and years between North Carolina and envious, Jere; after what happened to Jillian. Aside from her Lafayette Pennsylvania. She has two sons; one

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 81 1984–1985 is a junior at North Carolina State PeterClass Milligan askedNotes if he was the which her daughters play in addition studying nuclear engineering (age oldest father in our class, as son Luke to soccer; and biking, as husband Eric 21), and the other is at Duke Nicholas Milligan was born Dec. 22. is competing in another IronMan University as a visual cognitive lab The answer is no, as Mark “Tazmo” event. manager (age 24). Fumiko plans to Tomlinson and wife Kate welcomed Stevie Westphal Lucas participate in some alumni events in their first child, daughter Emeline commented that she’s feeling some the future, as she is now just a short Rachel, on Valentine’s Day. Mark and aches and pains. Stevie, it’s our age. drive away from the Hill. Kate returned to Pittsburgh in 2007 We are all getting a little stiffer and Eric Kiehnle wrote to say that he after three years in Philadelphia. Dad grayer. Well, some of us. I shouldn’t got together with Bob Clifford, Mark is going to assume Mr. Mom speak for everyone, even though I Rob Huntington, Glenn Wright, duties while continuing to do offered to for all these years! Stevie and Chris Hanley in Las Vegas over technology consulting work through has stayed active chasing after Andi, a Super Bowl weekend. his company, Squidtech, and serve junior at Lehigh; Melanie, a freshman Maribeth Clissa emailed that on several nonprofit boards in town. at Denison; Sammy, a junior at The she relocated from San Diego to Kate is vice president of client services Agnes Irwin School, whose first Arlington, Va., after 14 years of living for Pittsburgh’s largest web design choice is Lafayette; Kenzie, a out west. She is a federal account firm, BarkleyREI, where she works sophomore at Agnes Irwin; and manager at Corning Cable Systems. with clients in the tourism, higher Connie, a sixth grader at the same Maribeth hopes to see more Lafayette education, and nonprofit sectors. school. When not working at Vertex, classmates now that she is back on The Tomlinsons keep up with the leading provider of tax the East Coast. Brian Guttman and Kevin Dorcak. compliance software and services, or Please continue to update me Jane Herman works for the attending Bryn Mawr Hospital or with your latest news. Union of Reform Judaism as writer school board meetings, Stevie’s to the president and is still plugging playing paddle tennis and golf. She’s away at a master’s in public looking forward to summer beach 1985 administration, one course at a time, time in Avalon, N.J., and starting her Outgoing Correspondent: at Baruch College, part of the City first-ever big kitchen renovation. Sandy Kazinski University of New York system. Dave Wilton will begin studying Art Williams, an active associate for his Ph.D. in medieval English Incoming Correspondent: member of the Marine Corps League, literature at the University of Toronto Betsy Hughes Phillips which provides support to injured, in September. Abandoning the balmy 2 Surrey Road distressed, and transitioning Marines, climes of Northern California for Summit, NJ 07901-2409 left his job as director of business Ontario’s frozen wastelands, there he [email protected] development at his father’s will focus on Anglo-Saxon language investment firm. Artie is looking for and literature. Dave expressed that President: Charles F. Smith Jr. a new role in business development while some guys our age are buying Fund Manager: Anne Harwood Matlack as an established asset manager in shiny, red sports cars, he’s going to Reunion Chair: Charles F. Smith Jr. marketing international and global bury himself in Beowulf, Ælfric, and Web Page Administrator: Open equities to institutions. Boethius, while enduring the serf life Mike Ruthy is looking for of a grad student. Dave, good for you Classmates, thank you for taking on Laurie Adler! He wants to attend going in this unexpected direction! the 1985 Class Column Challenge. the Oshkosh Air Show; this year Bill Casey, who has been an It was rather bittersweet when my might not work, though. Laurie, investor and adviser to Locust Capital request to all of you hit mailboxes if you read this, go online to the Management since its inception in March 18. There it was in blue ink: Lafayette Alumni Community and try 2008, joined on as a partner. Locust my final plea to wind down my to reconnect with Mike. Mike, who is Capital, located in Philadelphia, with 20-year tenure with a bang. So, let married to Rose and has two sons, more than $35 million under me share what you shared with me— Stephen and Allen, lives in Chippewa management, is not competing one last time. Falls, Wis. He has worked 20 years with Goldman Sachs and other large John Floyd-Jones, more fondly for W.S. Darley & Co., a firm that firms in the city, says Bill. Their goal known as FJ, wrote that daughter builds and supplies emergency is to grow through mergers or Abby ’14 will attend Lafayette in response equipment from fire trucks, acquisitions, perhaps a book of the fall and plans to swim. Through fire pumps, water purification systems business as opposed to an entire Didier Matel: Dave Green’s son for disaster relief, and related firm. By year-end 2010, the firm Zachary ’14 was also accepted. equipment. hopes to have $100 million in That will make three generations Timm Becker Brandhorst sent assets under management. of Leopards in the Green family. news just before a trip with her As of March 13, Joe Heaney’s Didier was not able to travel to our youngest daughter to Guatemala for “50 by 50” climbing adventure reunion, as his youngest child was Holy Week. The Brandhorsts are one statistics were “23 down and 26 to being confirmed. He hoped we of those multi-sport families: skiing at go.” Joe traveled to Florida with son had a ball. Sugarbush North; coaching lacrosse, Moe on a showcase soccer

82 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1985–1986 tournament and college tour Class Notes set to play an April charity game at adventure. Playing golf was thwarted 1986 the AmeriHealth Center, the New by the fact that, even in Florida, snow Peter A. Gilbertson Jersey Devils’ practice rink. Highlights covered the ground, as it did in 49 96 Battin Road were slated to be broadcast on the states the day they planned to hit Fair Haven, NJ 07704-3203 scoreboard at the Devils’ home game some golf balls. Joe’s mountain (732) 842-8590 that evening. climbing adventure focused on [email protected] John Stelwagon, a chartered Britton Hill, near the Alabama financial analyst, has joined Cantor border, where it was 38 degrees. Joe’s President: Robert D. Correll Jr. Fitzgerald as managing director, climb conquests for the remainder of Fund Manager: Kristen Gay Lewis research, as of January. He most the year include the following: Reunion Chairs: Wynne A. Whitman, recently served in posts as portfolio Rainier, Wash.; Humphreys Peak, Thomas J. Kleinert manager at Apidos Capital Ariz.; Katahdin, Maine; Harney Peak, Management and Babson Capital’s S.D.; White Butte, N.D.; Hawkeye Hello, classmates. I’ll begin with my leveraged loan group. Prior to this, he Point, Iowa; and Jerimoth Hill, R.I. standard appeal for updates; they’re was a group credit officer at Société (See photo online of Joe at the top of what make the column fun to read Générale in New York and an analyst Mt. Whitney, Calif.) During the and fun to prepare. Don’t be shy! at National Australia Bank. Good luck Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Dan Nickerson and Jim with the new gig, John! he took on Virginia, Kentucky, North Cosgrove both wrote about the Paul Brodeur, an attorney and and South Carolina, and Tennessee continuing extraordinary work Father board of aldermen member in hills. Keep up the hills and make this Tom Hagan and Doug Campbell are Melrose, Mass., has announced his goal! Fifty by 50 will be an amazing doing in Haiti, and of its particular candidacy for state representative. He accomplishment. It was great sharing importance in the wake of the has served on the board of aldermen your adventures with our class and recent earthquake disaster. Dan cites since 2002, including a stint as other alumni, Joe. Father Tom as “one of my biggest president in 2004. He advocated for And now it’s time for my inspirations in life, who served as construction of the Melrose (Mass.) storytelling to come to an end. For our Newman priest, mentor, and Middle School, successful after-school 20 years I’ve been collecting our class organizer of an incredible amount programs, and smart growth news and crafting it back in a way of charity works during his last three development aimed at community I hope you found entertaining, years with the Class of ’86.” He preservation. Paul received his J.D. informative, or just plain straight-up. touched both Dan and Jim’s lives so from Suffolk University Law School Gasp. I have been struggling with much that they’ve both seen fit to and is married with two children. He that number, as well as with our 25th name a son after Tom. Additionally, is a self-described advocate for “open reunion and now my 30th high Dan made sure not to miss the and accessible government.” Paul, we school reunion suggestions. I’ve been opportunity to remind us of the salute you for that philosophy. Good proud to earn a few awards as a class incredible story of Doug Campbell, a luck in the race! officer, several for my column. I partner with Father Tom in Hands Manzur-ur Rahman was honored should correct myself—“our” Together. This organization, founded as recipient of a university professor- column—as each issue was about all by Father Tom, is dedicated to ship from the University of San Diego. of us. Thank you for supporting my helping Haitians help themselves in This is the highest academic honor efforts, for sharing what was a most dignified manner. After awarded on a university-wide basis, important in your life throughout the enduring exposure to abject poverty, and recognizes outstanding scholarly years, and for remaining loyal to our violent riots, and hurricanes, both achievement in teaching and research. alma mater. Let me hit the spell- Father Tom and Doug have survived His 18 years with the university have checker one last time before I sign the Haiti earthquake and plan a led to his current positions of finance off. Stay well, classmates; be busy return to contribute to the rebuilding professor and MBA program director. and happy. To our next class effort. Doug and Father Tom, we Manzur, a native of Dhaka, Bangladesh, correspondent, happy typing. know your approach to your good headed south after Lafayette to earn Sandy works has always been a humble one. his Ph.D. in finance and international Please accept this message of business at the University of South gratitude from your Lafayette friends Carolina. Congratulations, Professor for all your selfless efforts on behalf Rahman. of the people of Haiti. Bill Altier still plays in his See the online photo of Chris “geezer” (speak for yourself, Bill) Nolan posing with the Terminal Cup. hockey league in Bethlehem, Pa. Bill On New Year’s Day, his local men’s resides with wife Pamela in nearby hockey team claimed a hard-fought Pipersville. He led the acquisition of victory to win what is “perhaps the Alberts & Associates, forming the second most sought after trophy in new Jennings Alberts Inc. hockey.” Surely Chris lived some Mary Stengel Austen, president glory day moments, as his team was and CEO of Tierney Communications,

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 83 1986–1989 has been awarded the Greater ButClass that said, I can’tNotes deny it was And in January, Travelport Philadelphia Chamber of fun harvesting the following few Limited promoted Eric Bock to Commerce’s 2010 Paradigm Award. tidbits from Facebook. chief administrative officer so as to The award is presented annually Elizabeth Moss and her husband, “leverage his outstanding legal to an influential chief executive of Bill Dubinsky, had twin girls in expertise” and his experience as a for-profit enterprise with a strong January. a “thought leader.” Cool! economic impact on the region. The Bonnie Weinberg Adelkopf and I must be a “thought follower” Paradigm honoree is well respected her family (husband Adam and, unless because I keep having afterthoughts. for her commitment to women and I’m not really savvy at interpreting Like remembering only now to say vision for future generations; her family size from Facebook photo this: It’s extremely gratifying that outstanding professional and albums, something like 82 children) these cyberpeeks reveal what philanthropic achievements serve lost electrical service —ditto for interesting and righteous lives you as a model for success. Christina Roche Toto and her lead. It’s a little like I really am Mary co-founded The Tierney family—for a long stretch during those looking down on you all from the Group in 1989, a predecessor to mid-March storms that had so many of above-mentioned moonbase. “And today’s Tierney Communications. us New England engineers consulting Ed was pleased with what he saw.” With 144 employees in Philadelphia sophomore-year textbooks for how to Yeah, that seems to fit somehow. and Harrisburg, Pa., it is one of the calculate buoyancy or determine the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest number of inches in a cubit. communications agencies. David Taylor appears to have 1988 A member of the executive kept his finger on the pulse of the Tim Hylan committee of the Greater Philadelphia music industry. His Facebook page 50 Old Tappan Road Chamber of Commerce, Mary serves crackles like an old LP with reports Glen Cove, NY 11542 on a number of other boards, including about new albums, concerts he’s [email protected] Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital, attended, and musical milestones, like Main Line Health, Alex’s Lemonade the passing of Alex Chilton back in President: David R. Rose Jr. Stand Foundation, and Steppingstone March. It’s almost as if he’s still Fund Manager: Rachel Nelson Moeller Scholars Inc. She is a member of the writing album reviews for The Reunion Chair: Elizabeth C. Freebairn Young Presidents’ Organization and Lafayette, but without an editor the Forum of Executive Women. having to beg him. Mary and her husband, Peter, Claes Eksell took the “How Evil 1989 live in Radnor, Pa., with their five Are You?” quiz and found out he’s Marguerite Valinoti White children, ages 6 to 13. She is also a Good. 63 Nicholson Drive member of the Lafayette College And who isn’t gaga for Google? Chatham, NJ 07928 Board of Trustees. Here’s just a sampling of what I got (973) 635-1110 by searching on “from Lafayette [email protected] College in 1987.” 1987 Shawn Coughlin is the chief President: Erin Bass-Goldberg Edward I. Ackerman operating officer of Capitol Health Fund Manager: John T. Donovan 276 Brookline St. Group. His route to this point in his Reunion Chairs: Needham, MA 02492 career traces though positions as M. Katherine Longo Van Cleef, [email protected] professional staff member on the Marguerite Valinoti White Ways and Means Subcommittee on Web Page Administrator: President: John C. Santos Jr. Health, and advisory positions on the Vincent J. Petitto, Fund Manager: Open staffs of U.S. Representatives Nancy [email protected] Reunion Chairs: Elise Nappi, Johnson (R–Conn.) and Fred Grandy Madeline Green Smith (R–Iowa). Dear Classmates, Web Page Administrator: Thomas Hornbaker’s ladder has Not much to report this time Edward I. Ackerman equally interesting rungs. Considering around, since I did not get a lot of his bachelor’s in mathematics from emails. But...I’ve pulled together So the Space Age didn’t bear the Lafayette, one might not be surprised some info and here it is. promised fruits, but right now I’m to hear he became a CPA in 1992. I received a nice update from okay with that, because Google and But from there he took on law school Ariane May. She writes: “My Facebook can help me flesh out this at Boston College, for whose husband, two children, and I have column even if I don’t get to write it International & Comparative Law been living in Tel Aviv, Israel, for the while looking down at Earth from Review he served as an editor. He past two years. My daughter Elisa Moonbase Alpha. Of course, if you became an associate with Shearman & will be bat mitzvahed at the Kotel people would just drop me a Sterling LLP in New York and Paris in (Western Wall, in Jerusalem) this pneumatic tube letter every secton 1997, and since 2007 he’s been of July; our families will join us for a or so, I wouldn’t have to resort to counsel in the New York office of two-week trip in Israel and Petra, such e-fishing. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Jordan, as well. I have been teaching

84 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1989–1990 swimming part time at the American ClassLawrence Morizio Notes contacted us. School in Israel and am PTA He works at Keefe, Bruyette & 1990 co-president. This year, I swam in the Woods as associate general counsel. Outgoing Correspondent: annual Kinneret Swim (Sea of Galilee) He has 8-month-old twins, Olivia Rae Beth Altman Saunders with some friends, a 3.5 km swim and and Andrew Lawrence, and lives in a lot of fun. If any of you find yourself Rockville Center, N.Y. Incoming Correspondent: in Israel, please contact me. Other Lafayette sent me an update about Stephanie Deigan news: Susan Kaiser Lagasse is Jeff Apell. As an attorney, he is an [email protected] expecting her second child this June. active lecturer and presented about She lives in Boston with her husband buying and selling a home at a President: Open and son. I will see her and the new seminar hosted by the New Jersey Fund Manager: T. Brendan Gilligan baby this summer on my annual trip State Bar Foundation. Jeff is a partner Reunion Chair: to Boston.” in the firm of Apell & Detrick. Kimberly Ramstad Streamer Chris Derivaux reported: On April 12, fellow ’Pards Web Page Administrator: “Thought I would update you on celebrated the success of the annual Beth Altman Saunders some things going on with me. My Rick Thorpe Final Four fundraiser. wife, Tricia, and I just had our fourth The following ’Pards were the So long, farewell, it’s time to say child, Audrey, who is now 7 months winners in the words of the great adieu! After 15 years as class old and doing great. She joins organizer, Tom Gillan: columnist, I am retiring. Many, many Christopher Jr., 7, Lilly, 5, and First Place–Weekend at Kiawah thanks to all of you for contributing Charles III, 4, who are all enamored Island, S.C.: the great Ben Johnson— to the column and making it fun to with their baby sister. Professionally, there goes the neighborhood write and to read! I am looking I’m the chief of thoracic surgery in Second Place–Kindle Wireless forward to sitting back and reading the Virtua Health System in South Reading Device: guest Brian Parker, the news from another perspective. Jersey. We live in Medford, N.J. I who worked for J. Jonah Jameson Our 20th reunion is already periodically hear from Paul with his more popular brother, Peter passed! If you were there, I hope you Vanderbeek and Todd Bennett, Third Place–$250 gift certificate to had a great time! At this moment, it who are well. Hope all is well with the NYC Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse: seems Jill Barry is like me —in you and the ’89 ’Pards.” Jennie Mitman “The Hitman” denial! Here is what she had to say. It was also great to hear from McGirr ’88 Jill reunited with Melissa Lennon, Bryan Smith. Bryan has moved Fourth Place–Georgetown Paige Macfarlan, Maria Sigmond, into a new role at Rally Software Basketball Tickets: Big Ben Stauffer Michelle Rosenthal Hubertus, and Development as a global account Fifth Place–New York Islander Ariadne Alatzas Capsis at Gamfest manager. Still based out of Boulder, Tickets: Dave Myers ’90, who 2010 in Naples, Fla. (See photo Colo., he manages large accounts in has to trek to the Island online.) The weather did not the tri-state area and travels east at Sixth Place–Signed Basketball cooperate, but that did not hinder the least once a month. by Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles entertainment and storytelling while Bryan and his family spent spring Clippers: Desi Bell, who will have enjoying “adult beverages.” This break snowboarding at Beaver Creek a lot of use for a basketball group of Lafayette women decided it (Avon, Colo.) and will be vacationing Seventh Place–Wine: Katie Gordon is impossible that we had our 20th on Long Island again this 4th of July Taylor—party in Scottsdale tonight reunion! (While I agree, somehow it and on Hilton Head Island in August. Boobie Prize–Whatever Rockhead happened.) Chrissy Santangelo As things warm up, Bryan spends can find in his garage:Thomas joined the fun from Dubai via Skype. more of his time on his bike, both by Lerner ’90—this should be interesting (Gotta love the Internet!) Apparently, commuting to work and on 20–30 Keeping with tradition, the March Chrissy is doing great all the way over mile road rides. Madness pool culminated with a party there “on the other side of the I learned through the grapevine at Ryan McFadden’s in the city. planet,” as Jill says. During the that Greg Garbacz (J.D. ’93, Several of us have been attending weekend visit, they also toured Naples Washington & Lee University School for years, but new recruits included Botanical Garden, where Jill works, of Law) was recognized by Law & Lisa Goldberg Keithley, Jeff Miller, which opened in November. Jill has Politics magazine in the 2010 Cindy Milone Rusis ’88, and Laura extended an open invitation to all Southern California Super Lawyers “LP” Parzynski Gawley ’88. Things ’Pards who visit the region, especially listing. Greg, who is shareholder and were pretty tame, and once our with kids in tow. You can find details chief operating officer of Klinedinst, private area became infiltrated by at www.naplesgarden.org. Be sure to was recognized in employment & 22-year-old girls taking photos for contact Jill so she can give you the labor, real estate, and business their Facebook pages and waitresses nickel tour. litigation. This is the second time carrying trays of Jell-O shots, we Diego Cahn-Hidalgo sent an Greg has received this recognition, knew it was time to go! email with a quick update. He lives in and he is one of only two attorneys I hope I will hear more from Rochester, N.Y., and gets together in the Los Angeles office to be everyone for my next column. Please regularly with Mark Fien and Mark honored. stay in touch! Blejwas. Sometimes it is guys’ night

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 85 1990–1991 out, and sometimes it is family night. Class Notes Thank you to Courtney Ryan They have an annual tradition of 1991 Pierce for responding to my email watching the Lafayette–Lehigh game Susan Githens Cable blast and sharing an update on her at the local organizing bar of the year 506 Jennifer Lane busy life. Courtney started a new job and cheer on! Glad to hear the Gibsonia, PA 15044 in November working part time at a tradition lives on! [email protected] local family medicine private practice. Deb Peterson Bratschi and She continues to work occasional husband John welcomed their fourth President: Patrick J. Mazur shifts at one of the local urgent care child, Lillian Mary, in July 2009. Fund Manager: Open clinics as well. Her husband, Rich, Lilly’s siblings, Annie, 6, Pete, 5, Reunion Chair: works with Focus Bankers, based out and Paul, 4, are excited about their Catherine Moran Lippman of Washington, D.C. Their three little baby sister. Congratulations to the ones are full of energy and keep them Bratschi family! After record snowfalls here in running. Taylor, 6, is in first grade; From Durham, N.C., we have Pittsburgh, it was a messy spring, with Tori, 5, is in pre-kindergarten; and news from Kevin LaBar. In July eight muddy paws in and out all day James, 3, is in preschool. The Pierces 2009, Kevin was promoted to full long, but my dogs were as happy as have lived in Elkton, Md., for nearly 7 professor at Duke University in I was to see the grass again. years, the longest Courtney has lived the department of psychology & On to our updates. I am delighted anywhere in her life! neuroscience. Quite an accomplishment. to announce news of nuptials in our Through the alumni office, I Congratulations! Over the past year, ranks. First, Patrick Mazur, esteemed heard from Kristen Gallo. She and when not researching or teaching, class president, planned to marry her husband, Chris Nolan, live in Kevin has been spending his time Kelly Terese Nosse May 29. They met Hooksett, N.H. Kristen is principal at renovating a mid-century ranch on the evening of his 35th birthday, Mast Way School in Lee, N.H. They home, with many, many trips to and after a little over seven years have two sons, Corey and Crosby. Home Depot. Best wishes, Kevin— together, headed down the aisle. In career news, I have a few notes hope you get to sit back and relax Patrick and Kelly planned to be for you. In March 2009, Amy Goerss in your new old home soon! married in Bay Village, Ohio, where Noe was admitted to the New York Here is an update from Chuck Patrick has lived for five years. I have State Bar. In the health law practice Allerson. In 2002, he pulled up roots yet to confirm whether his two group of Hodgson Russ in Buffalo, from the East Coast and moved to coonhounds, Boone and Crockett, N.Y., Amy represents clients in the Carlsbad, Calif., just north of San were invited to take part in the health care and life sciences sectors, Diego. He now lives in the Carmel ceremony. Kelly is a 2000 Ohio generally assisting them with Valley area of San Diego with wife, University alumna who has been in regulatory and compliance matters, Catherine Johnson, and 3-year-old health care administration and including HIPAA, and advising health son, Christopher. Chuck is a research marketing for several years. This fall, care clients on structuring scientist at Isis Pharmaceuticals, a she will be taking her boards to begin transactions. mid-sized company that according to a career in nursing. Patrick has been Working out of his law firm, Fairlie Chuck, despite a sometimes bumpy with Dun & Bradstreet for three years, & Lippy PC in North Wales, Pa., ride, is poised for great things in the where he is a risk management Steven F. Fairlie was named a 2010 next few years, as they have over 20 specialist. Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers and drugs in clinical trials. Catherine And now to Cindy Morgenstern, Philadelphia magazines. Based on worked for Pfizer as a chemist for the who shared her first official update for peer reviews and third party research, past 10 years but recently turned Class Notes since graduation! Cindy Super Lawyers inducts members from downsizing into her own consulting lives in Manasquan, N.J., on the each state who have upheld ethical business. Chuck and Catherine share Jersey Shore. She works as executive standards and received a high level many interests, from the profession vice president of Monmouth Real of peer recognition and professional of research scientist in chemistry to Estate Investment Corp., which is achievement. playing French horn, and of course, a real estate investment trust Congratulations to both of our raising their son, who has his own specializing in industrial properties “super” lawyers! passion for airports and airplanes. located all over the country. This I signed up to receive a daily email Chuck was at the 20th reunion in means a fair amount of business from the Hill. There are days when I spirit only but hopes to connect travel, which she really enjoys. just don’t have time to read all that’s online via Facebook or with fellow Cindy and her fiancé, Greg Daly, happening on campus, and the note ’Pards who happen to be in the San intend to marry Aug. 21 at Bonnet hits my trash. But on those days when Diego area. Look him up if you are in Island Estate in Manahawkin, N.J. I take a glance, I am rewarded with either place! Thanks for sharing the highlights, exciting accomplishments of current This wraps up this column and my Cindy. Congratulations to both students, notices of important tenure as your columnist. It has been you and Patrick! Please be sure changes to the campus I used to a great ride. All the best! to share photos for our next class know so well, and articles about new Beth column. I can’t wait to see Boone directions for students, faculty, or the in a tuxedo! Alumni Association. I encourage you

86 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1991–1994 to check it out. Remember to visit of admissions,Class came Notes to Beijing: magnificent island of Maui. Paul www.lafayetteexperience.com/alumni “Together, we visited Tsinghua happened to be at a radiology to read past or current issues of University. We spent the better part conference there (I know, tough Lafayette Magazine and to follow of a morning at the School of Public life!). I was sitting at the pool and classmates and reunion info. Policy and Management. In the asked a friendly-looking woman to Speaking of which, I am already school’s lobby, we bumped into the take a picture of us. She said, “Sure, looking forward to our 20th reunion, dean of the school, Xue Lan, who is you look familiar. Did you go to which will be held June 10–12, 2011. also a faculty member at Carnegie Lafayette?” It was Deb Salemi June 2010 was practically booked at Mellon University in Philadelphia. I Koesel ’93, whose husband was at the time of this writing, so I’m introduced Barry to him. Sounding the same conference! In addition, getting it on my calendar now. omniscient, he said, ‘We know.’” He Helaina Semmler ’92 was at the Hope to see you on campus! adds that he also translated a book conference. Helaina had actually done into Chinese, Going to Extremes, by residency with Paul in Livingston, Cass Sunstein, Harvard Professor of N.J., and we hadn’t seen her in a 1992 Law and Obama’s administrator while, so it was nice to reminisce. Rachel Gordon Skrzypczak of the Office of Information and Then, to add to this story, I was 224 Central Ave. Regulatory Affairs at the White working out in the hotel fitness Pleasantville, NY 10570 House, and the first half of President center, sweating it out on the [email protected] Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Stairmaster, when I saw another address. In closing, he says, “I wish I familiar face. It was none other than Presidents: Laurie Gormley Broderick, had spent four years at Lafayette.” Marybeth Browne, Dr. Marybeth Jennifer Van Cleef Wilke Browne, that is, who was getting Fund Manager: Thomas J. Costello some well-deserved time off from Reunion Chair: Christine O’Hea Pitluk 1993 her job as a pediatric surgeon at Stan G. Horowitz Northwestern University Hospital Happy summer, classmates! I know 342 E. 67th St., Unit 3E in Chicago. Marybeth sees Lucien with the advent and popularity of New York, NY 10065-6239 Webb and Art Herrmann. She had social networking sites, we all keep in [email protected] also attended the wedding of Michele touch much more throughout the Dempsey in May 2009. year. However, it is nice to still hear President: Alexis J. Belladonna Lisa Natishyn Stitt wrote: “As from you and have updates for our Fund Managers: Monica Morgan Levy, a quick update, I was promoted to class column, so please send me your Ryan E. Schedler director of organizational effectiveness, news any time of the year! I will Reunion Chair: Mark Suffredini learning and communications, for include anything you send in an Crayola in October. I returned to upcoming column. It doesn’t even Crayola after maternity last July. have to be “news”; just a quick 1994 Also, my husband, Wayne, and I are update is great, too. Mara Weinstein Friedman enjoying parenthood with our little Two of our classmates sent updates 15 Rainbow Ridge Drive baby boy, Evan Cooper, who was this time around. The first was from Livingston, NJ 07039 turning one May 3.” Amy Anderson, who writes that she (973) 994-1128 Brian Waerig sent me a line about earned her Master of Library and [email protected] his new son, Zachary, with wife, Information Science degree last Luisa. Zachary was born in October from Rutgers University. President: Wendy R. Furrer November. Their eldest son, Willie, “I’m still working in higher education Fund Managers: Stephanie Hayes, is almost 2. Brian is an attorney at [Raritan Valley Community College] Leslie Yuen a labor/employment firm called and loving it,” she says. “I’m slowly Reunion Chairs: Wendy R. Furrer, Susanin, Widman & Brennan in connecting with some Lafayette alums Melanie Armstrong Jaenicke Wayne, Pa. He added (and may not on Facebook, including Cherie Cox Web Page Administrator: be thrilled to see this in print, but we McCandless, who was my roommate Tracey Long Berton can all laugh along with him) that “I for two years and remains a good [email protected] am also becoming increasingly old— friend. Also, Amy Buhl Conn ’93 but that probably isn’t for the moved to New Jersey for the last Remember the good old days when newsletter, ha-ha.” We’re all couple of years. It’s been great being we could hang out on the Quad approaching the big 4-0, so keep on able to hang out again with her in without a care in the world? Times having kids and you have no choice person, but she just got a new job in have certainly changed! Thanks to but to keep up with them!” Boston and planned to move there in everyone who sent me some news; Hilary Wohl Zalon lives in Los April. Road trip!” I greatly appreciate it! Angeles. She and her husband, Zack, Dr. Hongyi Yin, from Beijing, I must first start by saying what a had their second daughter, Esmé China, provides our second update. small, Lafayette world it is. I was Juliette, June 11, 2009. Earlier He writes that last September, Barry vacationing in Hawaii in January this year, she sold her company, McCarthy, former Lafayette director with my husband, Paul ’92, on the TheCradle.com, to the very cool

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 87 1994–1995 (or at least Hilary thinks so!) modern birthingClass via cesarean, Notes how a second Award, recognizing the Flyers’ retail chain, giggle (giggle.com). Way birth should be handled is becoming excellence in sport franchise to go, Hil; you are such a go-getter! more of an issue. The International management and their continued Speaking of cool companies, I Cesarean Awareness Network dedication to growing the sport of mentioned this a few years ago, but (ICAN) estimates that as many as 45 hockey in the Greater Philadelphia must talk about it again. There is a percent of hospitals with maternity region. In 2007, the Flyers’ in-house fabulous clothing web site, www. units in the U.S. have VBAC bans in advertising and production planetmomtshirts.com, started by place (Easton Hospital is one of departments won five Telly Awards, two Lafayette alumni, Eileen Fisher them!), essentially forcing women to honoring the very best local, regional, Schneidman ’88 and Elise Nappi have surgery whether they want it or and cable television commercials and ’87, which sells clothing with not. Many women’s rights advocates programs as well as the finest video incredibly funny sayings. I bought a view this situation as a serious rights and film productions. Street & Smith’s shirt a while back that reads, I need a infringement, especially since the Sports Business Journal named Shawn playdate, and another for a friend and evidence clearly shows that vaginal one of its “Five People to Know in me that reads, Juice boxes for them, birth after cesarean is not only much Ticketing.” The Flyers web site was cocktails for me. Check it out along safer for the woman than repeat also ranked number one among with www.thecradle.com. cesarean, but it is also safer for the American NHL teams. Shawn Michael Koumas and his wife, baby. The NIH conference statement previously served as vice president of Sheila, had a boy Oct. 24. His name concluded that the loss of access to marketing and director of marketing is Christopher Michael. Their VBAC is not supported by medical for Comcast Spectacor, overseeing daughter Caitlyn, 2, is very excited evidence but rather is a response to marketing, public relations, and sales to have a new baby brother. They liability fears. I’m hoping that of family events and concerts at the live in Putnam Valley, N.Y. through EmPoWeReD Birth I’m able Wachovia Center and Wachovia Kurt Reuman has more to effect positive change in the birth Spectrum. Before that, he was regional excitement to share with us. He got climate in the Lehigh Valley.” marketing manager for the Harlem married last October to Edna Andrew Bright has decided to try Globetrotters, where he promoted the Margarita Celemin Arenas in Bogota, things stateside again after living in team’s appearances in 38 different Colombia. He also accepted a new Europe for 15 years. His family markets throughout the United States. job as director, business development moved from Helsinki, Finland, to Shawn and his wife, Erika, have a and finance, for National TriGeneration Silicon Valley after he accepted a daughter, Ava, and a son, Gavyn. CHP Co., a company that develops position as the head of the acoustic and builds combined heat and power design team for Apple’s iPhone/iPod projects in the Middle East. He is division. Andrew says that “it has 1995 now based in cosmopolitan and been a tremendous transition for all Vicki Salemi progressive Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, of us, but some things (like not piling c/o Pfenning Alumni Center but has not seen any Lafayette stickers four layers of clothing on our kids in Lafayette College on the back windows yet. the morning) have been easier than Easton, PA 18042 Andrew Sepe and his wife, others (I miss Finnish bread). Fun to [email protected] Melissa, had twin girls, Lauren and be back.” Nicole, in September. Their big sister, Shawn Tilger, our former Leopard President: Karen L. Hughes Ashley, was excited because they football player, continues to be active Fund Manager: Meegan E. McVay almost came right on her third in the sports world. He is in his Reunion Chair: birthday! He writes that “all the seventh season with the Philadelphia Siobhan Crann Winograd women in the house are doing Flyers as senior vice president of Web Page Administrator: Vicki Salemi well...I’m hopelessly outnumbered. business operations. Shawn was a We live in Montville, N.J. Melissa is 2010 recipient of the Sports Business Hola, classmates, and greetings from busy during the week at home, and Journal’s top “Forty Under 40.” Manhattan. Congrats to us on 15 I work in New York City at ING He is responsible for the day-to-day years since graduating from Lafayette! Capital, where I’m a director in the management of all facets of the Exciting news: I wrote another acquisition finance group.”Jenn organization’s business operations, book! Big Career in the Big City: Drescher Riedy has been busy the overseeing marketing, broadcasting, Land a Job and Get a Life in New last year helping to form a nonprofit communications, finance, budgeting, York was published in May and is group advocating for better maternity community relations, fan development, available for purchase on Amazon. care, EmPoWeReD Birth. Along with ticket sales, game presentation, Half of it dishes about how to get three other board members/officers, customer service, new media, hired in the Big Apple, while the she traveled to Bethesda, Md., in publicity, and merchandising other half is lifestyle in terms of how March to attend the National functions. Under Shawn’s leadership, to make friends, get connected, Institutes of Health conference on new sales and attendance records were balance everything amidst the vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). set for the 2005–06 season, and the fast pace, manage a tight budget Jenn writes that “with approximately organization received the University while socializing like a rock star, 30 percent of first-time moms of Massachusetts’ prestigious PRISM etc. Yeah!

88 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 1995–1997 I’m still loving entertainment Class Notes a night early, Liz came down from reporting and press event coverage; I 1996 Connecticut, and they met at conducted my first on-camera celebrity Alison Shipitofsky Whitney’s. They had fun hanging interviews—fantastically fun! One of 1500 Hudson St., Apt. 6-S out, shopping, and catching up. As them was animated, and for the others, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Whitney wrote, it was “great to catch I interviewed talent, screenwriters, and [email protected] up, but of course there’s never directors. Right now, stuff is cooking enough time together.” And that’s to a fever pitch with my entertainment President: Thomas A. DiGiovanni how I’ll end the column, as it is too coverage between press days, red Fund Managers: Lynne A. Cavanaugh, true when catching up with your carpets, and impromptu Q&A’s. So Rawle G. Howard college friends! much fun! I’ll have more to officially Reunion Chair: Stephen H. Konya report in the next column, but please Web Page Administrator: feel free to check out my web site, Audrey Twyman Langan, 1997 www.vickisalemi.com, for juicy updates [email protected] Shannon Gregg Agin in real time. 325 Lafayette St., Apt. 6 I write for ForbesWoman, the New Welcome back to Page ’96! The New York, NY 10012 York Post’s @Work section, AOL, who’s who and what’s what of all [email protected] Yahoo, iVillage, and various outlets things Class of ’96. In an effort to be both here and overseas. I’ve also been green, I’m saving paper and going President: Kimberly A. Leary doing public speaking on careers (i.e., right to the updates. Fund Manager: Timothy E. Herburger leveraging social media, fearless Lori Brown Ciprich sends a big Reunion Chair: networking, and transitioning into hello to fellow classmates! She works Michele Kaplan McMillan a new career path) and have been in Philadelphia for Sunoco Inc. and Web Page Administrator: interviewed on international television, moved to Chester Springs, Pa. She Shannon Gregg Agin commenting on the job market on and Matthew have two daughters, 60 Minutes in France, Dateline in Atleigh, 3, and Delanie, 2, and were Hey, ’Pards. Here’s some news about Australia, and SKY TG24 in Italy. expecting number three in the a couple of our classmates. (All the interviews were conducted beginning of April. Lori continues Carolyn Rosiecki Bingaman and here in NYC. My SKY interview had to be passionate about Lafayette and her husband, Jonathan, moved to a voiceover in Italian—too funny.) apparently made her husband sleep Chicago in June 2008 after living in Laura Black Beaman was on the sofa during March Madness Los Angeles for three years. Their disappointed she and her husband, because he was cheering for Lehigh! second daughter, Charlotte Mary, Damian, weren’t able to make reunion Go Lori! was born Oct. 12. She joins big sister due to a wedding a few hours away. Catherine DePaola Santaiti and Catherine Elizabeth, who turned two She writes: “Dai and I bought a new husband Matt welcomed son in October 2009. Catherine just loves house in Nazareth, Pa. We’re not far Matthew last August. Cat and family her new role as big sister and playing from Easton, but after living in that are doing well and live in Bedminster, with Charlotte. previous house for 14 years, it was N.J. Justin Symington has been time for a change. Life is good.” Marla Kolarik Lyons and working at The Island School on Cape OK, we seriously need more scoops husband Jeff live in Connecticut and Eleuthera, Bahamas, for the past five next time from everyone. Have you just had a baby girl, Eleanor. Big years. The school is a study abroad moved recently? Changed careers? brother Joseph, 2½, is showering her program primarily for American high Celebrated your child’s fifth birthday with lots of love—for now. Marla school students, and the focus is on with other ’Pards and their kids? works for the medical device company environmental sustainability, place- Celebrated your 10th wedding Medtronic as a representative in their based and experiential education, and anniversary? OK, I’m making things implantable pacemaker/defibrillator getting students involved in authentic up now, so suffice it to say, I would division, but she admits that she loves scientific research. Justin serves as the love to hear from you. Please drop me her time home with both kids! assistant head of school, manages the a line when you have a moment and Christina Newell research program, and leads an be sure to join our Class of ’95 group Hollingsworth, husband Ryan, archaeology project, a passion that was on Facebook. Have a fantastic and son Zachary Cole (born initially nurtured during his time at summer! July 21, 2008) live in Midlothain, Lafayette. And Justin’s not the only Va. Christina joined Market Corp. ’Pard involved at the school! The chief in February 2009 as director of scientist for the Cape Eleuthera accounting and finance programs. Institute, the sister research institute Kristl Alt Stanaland, Liz for the graduate students who lead the Rowland Arredondo, and Whitney Island School’s research projects, is Byam Gaydos had a girls’ day (guys David Philipp ’70. Justin and David reading this, you know you have work together to bring high school guys’ days, too) in March. Kristl came students into the vanguard of scientific up from North Carolina for business research endeavors. (See photo

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 89 1997–2000 online.) To learn more about the Emory.Class I’m sure thatNotes little Thomas company. In July 2009, the Raabs’ school and institute, visit their web and Chilton will be best of friends. team, Fat Angel BBQ, won the New sites at www.islandschool.org Congratulations to all! Pictures of Jersey state BBQ championship in and www.ceibahamas.org. the little ones can be found on the North Wildwood against 65 teams I know there are more of you out Lafayette Magazine web site. from 10 different states. This victory there with news to share! It would be Christopher “CJ” Johnston is earned them an invitation to the great to hear from you. Go ’Pards! happy to share his engagement to World Series of BBQ in Kansas City, Melissa de la Fuente. They plan an where they won first place in the autumn wedding in Maryland. We pork rib category against almost 1998 wish both of them years of happiness. 500 teams! Maureen Rafferty Hopper Allison Hoffman Murray was Amy Airasian married John 3424 Wabash St. excited to update us on her life. She Fathers Nov. 21 at the National Hotel Denver, CO 80238 lives in West Chester, Pa., with her in Miami. Lafayette classmates in [email protected] husband, Louis, and their 3-year-old attendance included Jenna Reichen, daughter, Sadie. Allison is a client Karen Shiers, Debbie Mongeau President: David A. Cheney relationship analyst for Vanguard. Braney, and Heather Kelly Raff. Fund Manager: Open Hilary Snyder sent some news Amy and John have been living in Reunion Chair: from Down Under. She lives in Bangalore, India, for the last two Nicole Magnant Morrissey Cronulla, New South Wales, years and will be there until early Web Page Administrator: Australia, which is 45 minutes south 2011. Amy works from India for CJP Maureen Rafferty Hopper of Sydney and right on the beach. Communications, a New York-based (See photo online.) Hilary is public relations firm, and John is with attempting to unravel the mysteries of Goldman Sachs. 1999 foreign working visas, while working Adrien Smith graduated from Pamela Perez on her photography, in hopes of EDHEC Business School in France 11660 Church St., Apt. 65 starting her own business. with an international MBA and a Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 From Australia to the beautiful concentration in marketing and [email protected] islands of Puerto Rico, my home finance. country, comes news from Jose Steven Myers is engaged to President: Amanda Alpert Knight Punchin. He works as an Sara Lynn Heinzinger. They plan Fund Manager: Amanda Alpert Knight independent contractor and is in to wed in August. Steven is a school Reunion Chairs: Taryn Boland, training for a triathlon. Jose and his psychologist for Wall (N.J.) High Megan Sweeney Waite wife live just steps away from the School and is an adjunct professor a Web Page Administrators: beach and are excited to be back on t Georgian Court University. Sara is Adriana Franceschini Casey, the island. the research oncology coordinator Jennifer Padgett Ferrie Well, that is all for this summer affiliated with Jersey Shore Medical edition! Don’t forget to email me all Center. Greetings from the West Coast! of your news. I know a lot of you plan Jerry Terry is engaged to April I hope you all are enjoying your to get together over the summer, and Vaughan, with a wedding planned summers! Let’s get started with news I look forward to including all of for Nov. 13. He is the owner of about future Lafayette Leopards. those reunions in my next column. Decathlon Construction. Brian Cort and his wife, Maryann, Lisa Martin earned a Ph.D. are proud to announce the March 1 from the University of Michigan in birth of their third child, Dylan 2000 December. Her doctorate is in public Christopher. Dylan is doing great, Outgoing Correspondent: health, and her dissertation title was and sisters Allison and Julia are Colleen Gleeson Greshock “Men and Depression: Challenging thrilled about having a little brother. Depression Criteria.” After Greg Milton and his wife, Jeanne, Incoming Correspondent: graduation, Lisa became a research welcomed a daughter, Avery Diane Pisseri Lindemann consultant for the University of Elizabeth, Jan. 14. Greg and his [email protected] Michigan and some private family live in New City, N.Y., where companies. In May, she traveled to he serves as a senior marketing President: Joshua W. Ruthizer Ghana to collect data for a research manager for PepsiCo. Fund Manager: Daniel Turrentine project with the women’s studies Our class president, Amanda Reunion Chair: Open department and the OB/GYN Alpert Knight, and her husband, department of the medical school. Rob, are pleased to share with us the Loren Berkheimer Raab and her John Mohline is in his fourth year birth of their second son, Thomas husband, Steve ’01, started a of residency at Christiana Care Health Jack. Thomas arrived Feb. 14, which competition BBQ team in 2007. After System in Newark, Del. He specializes is just a week after Lindsay Suthard three years, they are one of the top in internal and emergency medicine. Nero and her husband, Lou Jon, teams in the country. They have since Shoshana Cohen Stopek and her welcomed their daughter, Chilton opened their own BBQ catering husband, Jonathan, welcomed

90 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 2000–2002 daughter Sasha Pearl into the world Class Notes Lauren DeMartino and John Dec. 2. Baby Sasha was 8 pounds, 3 2001 Gorrell got engaged in Paris in April ounces, and 20½ inches long. Mom, Paige Olek Ingelsby and plan an Oct. 2 wedding in dad, and little Sasha are enjoying 1321 Statesman Road Manhattan. They live in San Francisco. every special moment as a new family. Norristown, PA 19403 Krystin Porter Conlan and her They reside in Los Angeles. [email protected] husband, Brian, welcomed a beautiful Erin Rogers Harris and Corey baby boy, Cole Joseph, Dec. 26. He Harris had their first child, Liam President: Sara Viehman Diehl weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was Robert, on Feb. 4. Liam weighed Fund Manager: 21 inches long. Krystin reports: “He 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was Rebecca Waxman Kaufman is adorable and growing fast! I am 20¼ inches long. Corey and Erin Reunion Chair: Nicholas M. Groch enjoying my time with him before celebrated their third wedding having to return to work at anniversary in April. Corey is Hi! Hope everyone had a wonderful Accenture.” finishing his theology dissertation spring and is enjoying the summer. Cheers, and take care! at Duquesne University, where he is Here is the news I received from also an adjunct professor. Erin works our class for this issue of Lafayette for Jameson Publishing. She is the Magazine. 2002 editor of Integrated Solutions For Steve Raab and his wife Loren Christine D. Socha Retailers, a business-to-business Berkheimer Raab ’00 were married (908) 451-9159 trade publication. in May 2008. In 2007, the couple [email protected] Diane Pisseri Lindemann and her started a competition BBQ team, and husband, Chris, welcomed their first after three years, the team is one of President: Clifford C. Michaels child, Trent William, Sept. 8. He was the top in the country. Last July, their Fund Manager: Cara E. Belardi 6 pounds and 19 inches long. He team, Fat Angel BBQ, won the New Reunion Chair: Tracy Kirwan Fay arrived five weeks early, so Diane Jersey state BBQ championship in Web Page Administrator: reports that he was a bit on the tiny North Wildwood against 65 teams Christine D. Socha side, but he has grown so much from 10 different states. The win already. As of February, he was earned them an invitation to the Hello, Class of 2002! I hope everyone tipping the scales at 17 pounds! World Series of BBQ in Kansas City. is enjoying the summer. There is Teagan Kacey was born July 7, They are proud to announce a first some fun stuff to report, so I will 2009, to Dan and Melissa Smith place win in the pork rib category get right to it. Hughes. She joined big brother against almost 500 teams for the I am so excited to tell you about Thomas, who is 3. crown of Best Ribs in the Country. an awesome blog written by Liz Barbara Berkowitz McDonough Fat Angel BBQ was the only New Lamm Shields, I Have a Walk-In and husband John are the proud parents Jersey representative in the contest. In Closet, But It’s in New Jersey of son Finn, born May 18, 2008. addition to their competitive success, (www.lizshields.blogspot.com). Maggie Mahoney Fernandes and the Raabs have also opened a BBQ Liz’s blog touches on beauty, fashion, her husband, Glenn, welcomed catering company that caters a variety style, celebrities, etc. Her writing is daughter Sydney Feb. 5. She weighed of events in New Jersey, New York, super witty, and I can honestly say 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 and Pennsylvania. Please visit their that I usually laugh out loud when inches long. Luckily, she arrived just web site for more information: reading it (which is tricky because in time to beat the blizzard! www.localsmokebbq.com. I’m sneaking a read during work). Mary Kate McCullen and her On June 13, 2009, Danelle Lello So check it out for yourself and husband, Dan Nasr, welcomed a baby married Matthew Birong Jr. at the become a fan too! girl, Grace Josephine Nasr, March 13, Waybury Inn in East Middlebury, Vt. In education and career news… 2009. Mary Kate is in the middle of A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the Heather Vaughan is at an endocrinology fellowship at families of the bride and groom at 51 Georgetown University pursuing Jefferson and looks forward to Main, also in Middlebury. Charles her master’s in public policy with finishing next June. Kerchner ’00 was the celebrant, and a focus on political strategy. In her Congrats to all of the alumni Jessica Morgan Kerchner ’00 was spare time, Heather enjoys reading featured in this column. I look one of Danelle’s attendants. Also in the funny comments that her friends forward to hearing more great news attendance were Diana Davidson post on her Facebook page. from the Class of 2000 next time Colton, Andrew Colton ’02, and Chantal Pasquarello reports around! Steve ’00 and Brooke Hallingby that she is working at Freedom Colleen Day. Danelle is a marketing House in Washington, D.C. communications specialist for As usual, there is plenty of National Life Group in Montpelier, engagement, wedding, and baby Vt., and Matthew is the chef/owner news… of 3 Squares Café in Vergennes, Vt. I am excited to report that Vergennes is also where the couple Andy Blair proposed to his girlfriend, resides. Sherry Sanderson, in March. Andy

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 91 2002–2003 and Sherry connected at our five-year theyClass planned to marry Notes in July and Dentistry. She is a dental resident at reunion in 2007 and, as they say, the honeymoon in Hawaii. Mike bought the University of Louisville Hospital. rest is history. The happy couple a new house after the old one burned In their spare time, Abby and Adam plans an October wedding. down, and he has a dog. Mike is enjoy traveling, kayaking, hiking, and Alex Pelberg Slawter proudly working in Princeton, N.J., as the playing with their new dog, Spencer. reports that her sister, Liz Pelberg, is facilities manager for Novo Nordisk, Melissa Mitchell Pizarro started engaged to Joseph “JJ” Schariter. a pharmaceutical company. He also a new job as associate director of Liz and JJ plan an August wedding. wrote that Adam Decker got married parents programs at Swarthmore Also in wedding-planning mode to a wonderful girl named Lauren. College in September, and she loves are Rachel Devlin and her fiancé, Robyn Novick planned to marry it! Melissa and her husband, Derek Robert Allen. They plan a September Patrick DeRespinis at The Venetian ’04, spent Christmas and New Year’s wedding. After Lafayette, Rachel in Garfield, N.J., June 27. in Hawaii with their family, visiting received her MBA from Wagner Debbie Katchen is engaged to Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island. In College. She is an account Jon-Paul Marnien ’02. June, Derek and Melissa intended to manager with Bank of America Danielle Neufell is engaged head to Italy (with stops in Florence in Newark, N.J. to Andrew Mack. They plan to and Rome) and the Seychelles On Jan. 2, Jody Feldman married wed next July in the 1,000 Islands Islands. Courtney Valerio in Westport, Conn. Region. Danielle and Andrew live Farisai Maguwah will return to Jody works in Manhattan as an in Flemington, N.J. school this fall at the University of associate with HSBC, the London Leigh Minarick met her Texas at Austin’s McCombs School bank. He works in the financial husband, Dave Angeluzzi, while of Business for an MBA in finance. institutions group, providing abroad in Florence, Italy, during Erica Neri graduated from financial advice for insurance Lafayette’s study abroad program Massachusetts College of Pharmacy companies. her senior year. He was studying in and Health Sciences in December Matt Murphy and his wife, Florence through Loyola College’s with a master’s in physician assistant Angela Marucci Murphy ’03, are abroad program. They married studies. She will be working as a the proud parents of a baby girl. Sept. 6 and honeymooned for PA in the emergency department at Their daughter, Madeline Elizabeth, three weeks in the Maldives, with a Brigham and Women’s Hospital in was born Jan. 8. stopover in Dubai. Leigh and Dave Boston starting in July. Erin Fitzpatrick Mackey and her were expecting their first baby, a little Jen Tonkin wrote in her update husband, Allen, welcomed their son, girl, due July 5. They live in Butler, that “after getting my master’s in Colin, to the world Jan. 19. He N.J., and Leigh works for Atlantic applied math from the University of weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Health. Delaware, I taught for one year at and was 21 inches long. Mom, Amanda Carey Faulkner was Temple University and Mercer dad, and baby are all doing well. excited to report that she and her County Community College in New That’s all for now! Enjoy the rest husband, Jim, were expecting their Jersey. I am now in my fourth year at of your summer and don’t forget to first child, a baby girl, June 15. The Key School in Annapolis, Md. email or Facebook me with your Angela Marucci Murphy and Starting in the fall, I will take over updates. Ciao! husband Matthew ’02 are excited the mathematics department chair of to announce the birth of their first the Upper School. I am excited daughter, Madeline Elizabeth, born about this new post and the 2003 Jan. 8. challenges and opportunities that it Liza Lesser Heather Badamo is a Chester will bring. I work with great people [email protected] Dale Fellow at the Metropolitan and amazing students and always try Museum of Art in New York. to recruit for Lafayette. One of my President: Morgan Albus Mooney Juliana Spagnolo Raimondi first calculus students is now a junior Fund Manager: Melissa Mitchell Pizarro was married Oct. 17. She completed at Lafayette, but I’m afraid to say Reunion Chair: Alison Ahart Williams a grad program at UC–Berkeley that I write too many letters for Web Page Administrator: for architecture. Currently, she is students who end up at Lehigh! One Michael De Lisi, studying for the GREs, working on of the great things about teaching is [email protected] her portfolio, and applying for her having the summers off to travel. M.Arch. to matriculate in the fall. Last summer, I spent 10 days in Hi, classmates. It sounds like things Dr. Abigail Stringer Willitsford Hawaii with Janine Stavrovksy. are going well for everyone. Don’t and her husband, Dr. Adam She’s been living on the Big Island forget to check out the alumni Willitsford ’02, enjoy living in since 2005 and was able to show me page on the Lafayette web site to Louisville, Ky. In April, Abby was some amazing sites. We put our see pictures, including new babies, elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, geology classes and time spent recent weddings, and other fun stuff the national dental honor society, sunning on the Quad to good use that people have sent. and in May, she received her Doctor out there! I also traveled to Mike Wade got engaged to of Dental Medicine degree from the Breckenridge, Colo., for Stacey Heather Alexander in December; University of Louisville School of Wagner’s wedding, along with

92 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 2003–2004 Jessica Held and Jim and Julie KimClass Sica, Sam MolyneauxNotes, Kate town home in Silver Spring, Md., in Munoz Mangarillo. It was an Quinn O’Hara, Stephanie October. He’s been busy traveling amazing summer, and I can’t wait Napolitano Mejia, and Sylvia the world as well, having visited for summer 2010! Go ’Pards!” Anserian Cooper attended the India in December and Paris in May. Please continue to email me ceremony. Tara and Andrew work Elizabeth Ponder graduated your updates. at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch from Stanford University in and live in NYC. September with a Ph.D. in Lauren Sefcik, now an assistant microbiology and immunology. 2004 professor in Lafayette’s department Tom Gauntner just finished his David R. Norton of chemical engineering, is engaged fourth year of being Lafayette’s head 3415 B. Holmead Place NW to Bucknell graduate Christopher fencing coach. Through Tom’s Washington, D.C. 20010 Anderson of Avon Lake, Ohio. The efforts, Lafayette was able to host [email protected] couple, who were set to marry July its conference championships on 17, resides in Bethlehem, Pa. College Hill this year, and Tom was President: Alex L. Karapetian Molefi K. Asante produced a voted 2009 Coach of the Year by Fund Managers: Megan Longo Villanella, new film called Motherland. It his peers in the conference. Tom Christine L. Bender premiered to a sold-out crowd in continues to work for Picatinny Reunion Chair: Amy A. Giacobone February at the Pan African Film Arsenal and indulges his creative side Festival and won the Board of by headlining as a regularly recurring I don’t know about the rest of you, Directors Best Documentary Award. solo act at Bucky’s, a local pub near but after the two blizzards that Look for the film online at www. his office. “Me and my guitar can rocked D.C. and a good part of the mkasante.com. be seen every month on the first East Coast this year, summer Class President Alex Karapetian Thursday of the month,” Tom couldn’t have come sooner. I hope continues to be involved in his wrote. “Nothing beats all-you- all of you are taking advantage of family’s nonprofit organization in can-eat wings and government- the warm weather, but it looks like Armenia: Acopian Center for the subsidized beer.” a number of our classmates took Environment. According to Alex, Mike Beatrice lives on Long advantage of the colder months the organization’s mission is to Island and works on the National to hit some major milestones. protect Armenia’s biodiversity and Synchrotron Light Source II project Jena Newman and Scott natural resources through research, at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Dengrove were married Jan. 21 education, and public involvement. Mike has been involved with in a small private ceremony in Alex and the company have worked Lafayette’s Career Services outreach, Walt Disney World in Orlando. (See closely with The World Wildlife and this past January, he hosted photo online.) They celebrated a Fund, Green Lane, members of three mechanical engineering externs perfect day with 25 of their closest Armenia’s parliament, and other from the Class of 2011. (See photo family and friends and continued the environmental nongovernmental online.) festivities at EPCOT later that night organizations. Alex is based in New John Sullivan graduated from with a dessert party and a viewing of York and is excited to announce the MIT last August with a master’s in the “Illuminations: Reflections of launching of Acopian’s web site: real estate. Since then, he and several Earth” fireworks show. Jena and www.acopiancenter.org. MIT classmates started a real estate Scott live in Port Chester, N.Y. Jessica Merkel-Keller graduated and due diligence firm called Mark Slobodien married Rachael May 24 from the University of AspinWall Partners. The firm was Seidenschnur; they celebrated their Medicine and Dentistry of New featured in an article by MIT news first anniversary in June. Mark resides Jersey’s Robert Wood Johnson services touting the success of young in Washington, D.C., where he Medical School, New Brunswick, entrepreneurs amid the recession. works for Citizens Against N.J., with distinction in medical You can find a link to the article Government Waste, a conservative education. Jessica will continue her on John’s company web site: government watchdog group. He OB/GYN training at the Albert www.aspinwallpartners.com. plans to attend graduate school Einstein College of Medicine– Derek Pizarro accepted a part time in the fall. Montefiore, with a plan to continue position at Premier Chemicals LLC Amy Giacabone writes to tell us in gynecologic oncology. in West Conshohocken, Pa., as that Tara O’Neill married Andrew Katherine “KC” Horigan national account manager–remedial. Clarke (Georgetown University ’04) graduated from Tufts University Derek is in charge of national and at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in School of Veterinary Medicine in international environmental sales for Tarrytown, N.Y., this year. May with a D.V.M. degree. Since the company’s line of heavy metals According to Amy, Andrew and then, she has been interviewing for and stabilization chemicals. Tara met at Ridgewood (N.J.) a general practice for small animal Jennifer White Sekellick has High School and remained close medicine in the Boston area. been promoted to assistant director in the years following high school Brandon Ripley still lives in the for compliance and student services graduation. Christine Siebold, Washington, D.C., area but moved for Temple University athletics. A Ilana Strauss, Amy Giacobone, from Falls Church, Va., to a new college track star and two-time

SUMMER 2010 • lafayette 93 2004–2005 captain at Lafayette, Jennifer is to MattClass Malagiere inNotes November and ’06, Lindsay McCarthy ’06, responsible for overseeing the NCAA the happy couple is planning their Tacie Steidel ’06, and Jen Totten rules education program and assists wedding for October 2011. Katie ’06. Congratulations, Suzanne in investigating and reporting NCAA lives at the good ol’ Jersey Shore and Mark! violations. She has a master’s in (fist pump). Congrats, Katie, and I Matt and Diane Young decided sports management from Neumann will be crashing your humble abode they would like to be closer to their University. come summer! families, so they moved from That’s all from our class for now. Jamey Lepre was kind enough Clearwater, Fla. (where they had As for me, David Norton, for the to fill me in on both his engagement been living since graduation), to second year in a row I was named to Jenn Richards and Jake Garcia’s Baltimore. Diane was offered a District Coach of the Year by The engagement to Summer Lee. Jamey position at the National Aquarium as Washington Post for high school boys’ and Jenn were engaged on a marine mammal trainer, caring for swimming. Also, I will be graduating Christmas Eve and plan to wed and training 10 Atlantic bottlenose from Georgetown University in sometime in 2011. Jake and Summer dolphins. Matt works for Jormac August with a master’s in journalism. are planning their wedding for May Aerospace (the company he worked And speaking of journalism, due to the 21. Congratulations to both Chi Phi for in Florida) as a design engineer, recession and cutbacks in print, we are brothers! but he was granted a work-from- no longer printing photo spreads of Veronica LaMura let me know home position. Both Matt and weddings, babies, and get-togethers in that she, too, is engaged. She and Diane enjoy the new area and new the print magazine. But the web is Chris Allora ’97 are planning their opportunities. They looked forward another story. You can find links to wedding. Congrats, V-Dawg! to seeing everyone at the reunion submitted photos by visiting the Stephen Connlain was planning to this summer. alumni page of the Lafayette web site, get married July 10. Jay Amarillo Taryn Landers is finishing up clicking on the latest online edition was set to be his best man. Jennifer her master’s in teaching at of Lafayette Magazine, and accessing DuBois got engaged to Kevin Monmouth University and will be Class Notes. So keep the stories— Powers (Bucknell ’05). done in December. She also coaches and the pictures—coming. Congratulations to all the newly the cross-country and track teams engaged couples! Be sure to send there and absolutely loves it! Taryn wedding pictures in the future. also let me know that she is honored 2005 Jeremy Cook and Liz Cassidy to be in the wedding of Lindsay Catherine A. Hobby look forward to an exciting yet busy Bryant ’07 and Ed Dutch ’07 in 29 Rowan Road summer! They planned to attend the July. Both Taryn and I also look Chatham, NJ 07928 May 1 wedding of Christopher forward to the wedding of Kelly (973) 769-0012 Mack and Kelley Hayn in South Foran and Mike Tuller come [email protected] Carolina and the wedding of Jim August, which again, looks as Sarruda ’04 and Tara Sheedy ’06 though it is going to resemble President: Lee M. Goldfarb over the July 4th weekend in Albany, a KDR formal. Devon Landers Fund Manager: Lee M. Goldfarb N.Y. Then, at the end of July, Shirley will be celebrating her Reunion Chair: Erin C. McKan Jeremy and Liz intend to marry in first wedding anniversary in June, Web Page Administrator: Open the Poconos! Their bridal party and what better way to celebrate consists mostly of Lafayette alums, than at our five-year reunion! At this time five years ago, we were and Liz promised that she will send Joelle Sobin graduated from untouchable. We were Lafayette a picture for the next column. the Lesley University graduate Class of 2005, and we did what we Jeremy works at Picatinny Arsenal program in May. She now has her wanted! Now let’s see what everyone with several Lafayette alums, and master’s in clinical mental health is up to these days. Liz works as an attorney for a law counseling and school guidance Matthew Hontz and Lori Carita firm in Orange County, N.Y., counseling. She will have started plan to marry August 28. (See photo where she used to do municipal looking for jobs shortly after online.) They live and work in the work. Congrats to everyone on their graduation. By the time this column Lehigh Valley and recently purchased weddings! is printed, she hopes she will have a home in Parkland, Pa. Matt leads Suzanne Dommerich married a new, fun job. Congrats, Joelle! Lutron Electronics’ motorized Mark Ranta ’06 this past September Lauren Doyle moved to shading innovation team, and in Riverside, Conn. (See photo Warren, N.J., taking classes at Lori is a graphic designer for a local online.) Lafayette alumni in night and on the weekends for her marketing firm. Congratulations on attendance were Crissy MacDonald, MBA while working a full-time job. both the wedding and house, Matt Dan Finnegan ’03, Cole Maloney Impressive, Doyle! and Lori! ’03, Brenda Thayer ’03, Nate By the time this edition is Katie Schule not only received DeLong ’04, Erin Malone published, Gabriella Engelhart a job promotion at Bristol-Myers Finnegan ’04, Mel Grandis ’04, Farnham will have finished her Squibb, but she also received an Dave Watts ’04, Lori Anderson Ph.D. studies at Carnegie Mellon in engagement ring! Katie was engaged ’06, Jeff Gross ’06, Jon Kipnes chemical engineering, with a focus

94 lafayette • SUMMER 2010 For photos, articles, and Alumni Updates, see Lafayette Magazine Online 2005–2008 on air quality, clouds and climate. Congratulations,Class MikeNotes and Bonnie. Theodore Schick attends Temple While Gabriella is just finishing up Carter is adorable! University’s Beasley School of Law her schooling, Erin McKan will be Danielle Weaver and Stephen in Philadelphia as a full-time law starting school in the fall at George Gabriel got engaged the morning of student. Graduation is expected in Washington University for higher New Year’s Eve. The two met their 2011. Also, as of June 2009, he is education and development. She first year at Lafayette. They are engaged to Kathryn Hamerslag. is settled in at her new house in planning a wedding for next June Congrats! D.C. and is excited for Laf alums and hope to be married at Colton Frances Morro works with to visit! Chapel. They just bought a condo Discover Hawaii Tours and planned Welp, that’s all I have for this and are enjoying renovations and to attend Chaminade University in newsletter, but please feel free to wedding planning. Congratulations, the spring to get a master’s in school email with updates at any time Danielle and Stephen! counseling. between columns. Thanks to all Megan Zaroda returned to the Kathleen Reddington completed who contributed, and if anyone is U.S. after spending time in China her master’s in peace and conflict ever in the Lehigh Valley, please and works in Manhattan with PR studies at the University of Sydney drop me a line! agency Weber Shandwick’s global in Australia in November. She then strategic media team. Welcome back, spent a few months interning for Megan, and congratulations on your the Clinton Foundation in the 2006 new job! development department, until Amy B. Schwartz Meghan Baker worked at starting as the new administrator for (908) 403-3492 ABC News but moved to Fox to Peace Action New York State. [email protected] be a news editor for Foxnews.com. Brandon Mitchell is a first-year If that isn’t enough to keep her busy, student in the physician assistant President: Kelly E. Barrows she also signed up for the May 2 program at Nova Southeastern Fund Managers: Kelly E. Barrows, Philly Broad Street Run 10-mile University in Jacksonville. He provided Melissa J. Spitz race. Good luck in your new job, a picture of himself (see photo online) Reunion Chair: Melissa J. Spitz Megan, and we hope you had a and a staff member at the white coat Web Page Administrator: great race! ceremony celebrating their introduction David C. Glasser Jess Cygler expected to graduate into the medical field. [email protected] with a J.D. from Hofstra University Doug Appel is at Temple University School of Law in New York in May School of Podiatry in Philadelphia. and will crack the bar exam this Shelby Grabowski married 2007 summer. She plans to practice family Eli Hostetter Aug. 1 at the Hotel Jillian M. Gaeta law in New York City. Congratulations Hershey in Hershey, Pa. They [email protected] on your graduation from law school, honeymooned in Kauai, Hawaii. Eli and best of luck on the bar! is a CPA for PricewaterHouseCoopers. President: Meghan J. Hargrave Shelby is in her second year of law Fund Managers: Carli A. Siger, school at Widener Law. She attached Matthew J. Potter 2008 a Lafayette–Lehigh picture the Reunion Chair: Lauren M. Fisher Lauren Steinitz wedding photographer took Web Page Administrator: 1014 Spruce St., Apt. 4-1 (see online). Frank R. Giannelli III, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Another exciting engagement: [email protected] (206) 459-0687 Michaela Donohue is engaged to [email protected] Steve Malloy ’06! Dane Hanson intended to return Thanks again for writing, and to the States the end of May, after President: Carolyn R. Romney I hope that you enjoy the pictures completing a 12-month tour in Iraq. Fund Managers: Steven T. Roe, and updates. He has seen many of the changes in Andrew L. Stella the country since the war began in Reunion Chair: 2003. (See photos online.) This Amanda L. Niederauer summer, he will be spending time Web Administrator: Stefan J. McVeigh, at Ft. Bragg, N.C. He looks [email protected] forward to seeing Lafayette alums at Homecoming and Lafayette–Lehigh. Thank you for your responses this Thanks, Dane, for doing a great go-round for Class Notes; we have service for our country. a lot of exciting news going on. Michael Elzinga and Bonnie Hoy Sara Riddle works with General are excited to share about the new Electric Oil and Gas while taking addition to their family, Carter Hoy graduate classes online at Georgia Elzinga, born Feb. 3 in Pasadena, Tech for a master’s in mechanical Calif. He truly is a bundle of joy. engineering.

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Members of the 50-Plus Club gather in the President’s House Garden during Reunion 2010.

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