s r a e y Together we can d l a w n e n ... the gru April 2010 Vol. 57 No. 1 www.clarion.edu/news Thank You Clarion clarion and beyond President: Dr. Joseph Grunenwald Executive Editor: Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74) Co-Editors: Tom Schott Rich Herman (sports) Design: Scott Kane (’04)/PAGES Contributors: Chris Rossetti Ruby Cornman Brandi Stretavski Photographers: Rich Herman, Tom Schott, Jerry Sowden, George Powers, Ron Wilshire, and Brett Whitling. Cover: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Charles Leach Jr. at the Science and Technology Center Open House. (photo by Brett Whitling) Address comments and questions to: Clarion University Clarion and Beyond Magazine University Relations 840 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214 E-mail address: rwilshire@clarion.edu Visit Clarion University on the Web at www.clarion.edu Clarion and Beyond is published three times a year by the Office of University Relations for alumni, families of current students and friends of Clarion University. Alumni information is also located at www.clarion.edu/alumni. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, affectional or sexual orientation, age, disability, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct equal opportunity inquiries to the Assistant to the President for Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier Administration Building, Clarion, PA 162141232. 814-393-2109. 02 | April ’10 Kathryn Mary Jarzab (’07) is a mathematics teacher for the Corry Area School District, Corry, Pa. She is in her third year of teaching at both the high school and middle school. She is the middle school cross country coach and volunteers as a timer and assistant for the track team. What have you been doing since graduation? I started my job search by attending an educators’ career fair. I stood in line for hours waiting for the chance to interview with Pennsylvania school districts. Representatives from school districts outside of Pennsylvania approached the line and begged us to come over to their tables. They had numerous teaching positions to offer and bonuses. I learned that Clarion graduates are highly sought after by school districts throughout the United States. Ultimately, I chose to continue searching for a Pennsylvania teaching position because it was the right and fair thing to do; to “give back” to my home state and Pennsylvania-based scholarship donors the optimum benefit of the education and skills that I acquired through their support provided in the form of several Pennsylvania-based grants and local scholarships. I found myself in the enviable position of choosing from among several job offers. I chose a mathematics teaching position with Corry Area School District. I also returned to college, earning a master’s degree in education from Gannon University on Dec. 13, 2009. My passion for running, which I acquired at Clarion, has developed into a life-long sport. I participate in a variety of running events and, on April 19, I will run in the Boston Marathon. How important was it for you to receive scholarship support as a student? How important is it for a long-distance runner to have on hand a generous supply of water to hydrate his/her body over the exhausting course of numerous, energy draining miles? That’s how important it was for me to receive scholarships to alleviate the high cost of a college education. Realizing that I would need thousands of dollars more than my parents could provide or I could work for at my minimum wage jobs, I turned toward seeking out and applying for scholarships. In researching scholarships, I discovered that the benefactors were outstanding individuals in their own right, heroes in their own careers and communities and, frequently, graduates or associates of Clarion University with a desire to “pay it forward” by providing scholarships to students as a way of saying “thank you” to Clarion University. How did receiving scholarships impact your time as a student and now in your career? Thinking about the outstanding individuals who funded the scholarships that I received, I felt a deep and sincere obligation to never fail in fulfilling the expectations that they must have held in selecting me as a scholarship winner. Most of my time as a student was devoted toward achieving and then maintaining my 4.0 academic record, and toward practicing and earning an outstanding level of performance as a runner on the Clarion Track and Cross Country teams. Winning scholarships actually helped me to save valuable time that I could then devote directly toward my studies. Having more time that I could spend on my school work enabled me to achieve excellent grades and a high degree of success in my field. What would you like to say to the donors whose scholarships you received as a student? Certainly an enormous, bolded, all in capital letters, THANK YOU is at the top of my list. You tossed me a life-saving ring when I was in over my head and drowning in college debt. You buoyed my spirits to move ahead, worry free, with my educational goals. In addition to the financial assistance, you gave me gifts that I will carry with me for a lifetime. The honor of being chosen as the recipient of your scholarships has inspired me to work harder, climb higher, run faster, dream bigger and dance longer to the waltz of wishes that can and do come true with the help of sponsors as kind, caring and generous as you! May God, who sees every good deed, reward and bless you abundantly not only for helping me, but for every student whose education was made possible because of the largesse of your scholarships. Open House Welcomes Science And Technology Center C larion University President Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Clarion University Foundation, Inc. President Charles P. Leach Jr. welcomed donors to an open house for the new $34 million Science and Technology Center Saturday night Jan. 30, 2010. In addition to demonstrations by faculty and students, tours were provided of the new facility. Clare Heidler, retired director of facilities, also featured the many environmental efficiencies and savings in the building, designed for Silver LEED Certification, in the tour and a video presentation. (Heidler video available at www.clarion.edu/ heidlervideo.) Special recognition of local support efforts was reflected in a donor wall that highlighted major contributors in support of the facility. Opening June 1, 2009, the Science and Technology Center houses the departments of anthropology, geography and earth science; biology; chemistry; mathematics; and physics. The 98,000-square-foot building has seven classrooms, two seminar rooms, 40 laboratories, and 55 offices. It is connected to the 8,000-square-foot Donald Peirce Planetarium and Auditorium, the only part of the previous science center to be retained. The day’s attractions included thirty-minute presentations and demonstrations by Clarion University faculty members in various laboratories: Dr. Douglas Smith, biology, molecular and cellular laboratory suite; Dr. Kurt Regester, biology, faculty research museum; Dr. Jon Touster, chemistry, and Dr. Dan Clark, chemistry, organic chemistry laboratory; Dr. Tony Vega, earth science, GIS/ cartography laboratory; Dr. Sharon Montgomery, physics, planetarium; Dr. Jon Beal, mathematics, computational laboratory; and Dr. Bruce Smith, science education, and Karen Spuck, Science in Motion, science education laboratory. Video report at www.clarion.edu/stcvideo Pendulum On Permanent Exhibit In Science And Technology Center One of the most memorable features of the recently demolished Peirce Science Center at Clarion University was a pendulum. For much of that building’s 40-plus year existence, the pendulum, suspended through three floors of the building, swung with the earth’s movement. The new $34 million Science and Technology Center, opened in 2009, did not have a place for the pendulum to be operational. For the countless alumni, who passed the campus’ ultimate swinger every time they went to class in Peirce, it is now preserved. A customized case in the Science and Technology Center, purchased through PEMCO, is now housing the top-shaped pendulum in a miniature reproduction of its original home in Peirce. The pendulum was part of Peirce Science Center’s construction in 1968, but did not work due to a flaw in the design of the pendulum manufacturer. The designer died and the company was unable to supply the original design so it could be made to work. It was a student, Richard Burns (’81), who got the pendulum to work for the first time. The pendulum swung for several years before a leak in the roof damaged its electronic system and it stopped. Burns, then an engineer for Ball Aerospace in Colorado, came to the rescue again in 1988. His father, Ed, at that time an electrical foreman with the Clarion University maintenance department, contacted his son after the roof leaks were repaired to look at the system again. The younger Burns redesigned the electrical system and the pendulum continued its freewheeling way. Now the pendulum will remain an intriguing scientific knowledge for all who visit the Science and Technology Center. www.clarion.edu | 03 features “I came to Clarion because it had a strong, hands-on communication program.” Jim Weaver (’95) Emmy Winner Jim Weaver Covers Major Sports Events J im Weaver (’95), an Emmy winner, has been involved with many of the top sporting events in the United States. Weaver recently worked on his seventh Super Bowl, which was the fifth for NEP Broadcasting of Pittsburgh, Pa. NEP is a mobile television service provider of equipment and television broadcast engineering services, which are packed into tractor trailers and driven to events across the country. “We televise sports, entertainment and news,” said Weaver. “My upcoming assignments included the NCAA Basketball Tournament and Master’s Golf Tournament for CBS, Heads Up Poker for NBC, golf for NBC Sports, NASCAR for Turner Sports and ESPN, and then the NFL for CBS in the fall.” For Super Bowl XLIV, NEP provided three trucks for CBS’ coverage. Weaver is the engineer in charge of the award-winning Supershooters, known throughout the industry as the gold standard in TV production, providing state-ofthe-art mobile broadcast facilities, supported by the highest level of technical expertise and production services. NEP Supershooters designs, builds and maintains its own facilities, creating customized mobile production units to match specific client needs and to provide complete customer satisfaction. It operates 20 high definition mobile units, five standard definition 04 | April ’10 units along with two standard definition units based full-time in Hawaii. The Supershooters fleet is rounded out by the industry’s most diverse fleet of B units or support trucks that provide everything from cables to work space to equipment for editing, graphics and effects audio mixing. For Super Bowl XLIV, NEP provided trucks for the CBS coverage. Weaver served as the engineer-in-charge of the mobile broadcast services for the game broadcast, bringing a high level of technical expertise and overseeing production services. Originally from Oil City, Pa., Weaver came to Clarion with one intention, to go into broadcasting. He had worked for Venango Video in Oil City, gaining some early communication background before coming to college. “I came to Clarion because it had a strong, hands-on communication program,” said Weaver. Dr. Al Larson and the late Dr. Henry Fueg helped me to succeed. I was a teaching assistant for Dr. Larson.” Weaver worked for TV5, doing a great deal of sports coverage, the ALF Parade, and many television shows. Graduating with a degree in communication in 1995, Weaver spent three years as a freelancer doing audio and video work for a variety of companies. In 1997, Weaver joined ESPN for three years. His work was recognized in 1998 with a National Sports Emmy in the Technical Team Remote category for his work on the ESPN Summer X Games. Weaver was hired by NEP Broadcasting, the leading international provider of outsourced teleproduction services critical to the delivery of live sports and entertainment events, in 2000. “I am happy where I am,” said Weaver. “I am on the bleeding edge of technology. Many of the things people see now I tested many years ago. We are now venturing into 3-D telecasts, expanding our reliance on hard drive based technology, as opposed to video tape, and continuing to improve our audio and communications capabilities.” Weaver resides in Bluemount, Va., with his wife, Eileen (Withey ’93, M.S. ’95), and daughter, Emily, born September 2008. Eileen was the Outstanding Graduate Student in communication in 1995. She is currently working for Human Technology Inc., McLean, Va., as a program manager, overseeing her team’s design, development and implementation of traditional and technology-based training curriculums for various federal agencies including the Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and U.S. Census. Together We Can The Grunenwald Years 2003 - 2010 W ith the retirement of Joseph P. Grunenwald as president of Clarion University on June 30, a review of his accomplishments as president shows a commitment to students and employees, Clarion University, and the Clarion community. He retires with nearly 32 years of service to Clarion, working as a professor of marketing and department chair, interim executive dean of Venango Campus, director of continuing education, dean of the College of Business Administration and provost and academic vice president before he assumed the presidency in July 2003. As the timeline on the following pages shows, Grunenwald directed significant efforts to enhance Clarion’s emphasis on a nationally recognized, high-quality education and an ambitious building program that cements Clarion’s leadership in science and technology as it prepares to meet the challenges of the future. www.clarion.edu | 05 features • • • • • • • • • ROTC returns. • Keeling Health Center accredited. • Sustainable science and policy minor initiated. President Joseph P. Grunenwald takes office in June. Developed a five-year strategic plan to provide direction for university initiatives. Clarion Ethnic Tolerance Coalition revived. First Juneteenth celebration. Gemmell Student Complex renovations. Pharmacy agreement with LECOM. Pharos program announced. Industrial Technology degree approved. 2005 2003 2004 • • • • Five new buildings built for Silver Environmental LEED Certification opened at Clarion. Designed to save the university a considerable amount in utilities and building operations, the structures offer a sustainable future. The new Clarion landmarks are (1) Eagle Commons Dining Complex, (2) two residence hall suites, (3) Science and Technology Center and (4) Barnes Center for Biotechnology Development. 06 | April ’10 2006 • Joins NCAA President’s Council. • M.Ed. to St. Marys and Lawrence County. • Affiliation renewed with West Penn Hospital. • Biotechnology Development Center groundbreaking. • Photovoltaic array installed. Venango Campus housing opens. Renovated Donald Peirce Planetarium opens. Reinhard Villages student townhouse development dedicated. Academic quality stressed through professional accreditations, greater emphasis on outcomes assessment and library and technology improvements. 1 2 3 4 CLARION AND BEYOND • Hazard mitigation plan developed. • Science and Technology Center groundbreaking. • Tutoring Center accredited. • M.Ed. to Dixon Center in Harrisburg. • Paralegal Program receives ABA re-approval. • First truly balanced budget in 26 years. • • • • • • Agreement with Dongguk University in South Korea. Virtual Campus launched for on-line programs. Center of Legal Education certification renewed. Sustainability Institute established. Student Leadership Development Institute (SLDI) of the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education honors Grunenwald. Enrollment hits record 7,346 students, reflecting growth at Clarion, Venango Campus, on-line courses, and extended programs. 2007 2009 2008 2010+ • On-line M.S. in rehabilitative science launched. • Agreement signed with Butler County Community College • Agreement with Sanda University in China. Boards and Committees • • • • PASSHE Executive Council of the Chancellor Commission for the Universities Executive Committee of the Academy for the Profession of Teaching PASSHE Student Information System Oversight Committee • • • • Transitions program expands student-learning opportunity and promotes retention. • Branding initiative provides a comprehensive approach for marketing Clarion University as the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that delivers a personal and challenging academic experience. • Support for diversity as a contributor to quality. • Improvement of Greeks and athletics, with an emphasis • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Presidents’ Council Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Board of Directors Team Pennsylvania Foundation Board • • • • Northwest Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Northwest Pennsylvania Technology Council Board of Governors Clarion County Economic Development Corporation Clarion County Chamber of Business and Industry Clarion Hospital on improved academic performance. • Growth of Clarion University– Venango Campus and the use of a unique partnership model to serve the university and the community. • Extensive outreach to the community and region (SBDC, BBDC, HSEC, NW AIDS Alliance, Superintendents’ Roundtable, etc.). • • • • Clarion County Industrial Authority Clarion County Sawmill Center for the Arts Clarion County Industrial Development Council Venango County Industrial Development Corporation, Development Committee www.clarion.edu | 07 news briefs NEWS FROM THE CAMPUSES: Seven Receive Equity Awards TV Commercial Wins Top National Award Clarion University recently received two national awards – Hermes Award and Videographer Award – for its television commercial used for marketing. The commercial was developed under the direction of Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74), assistant vice president of university relations, and produced by Orrico & Wagner Advertising & Marketing for Clarion University’s marketing and recruitment campaign and aired during 2008-09 in the Pittsburgh, Pa. and Erie, Pa. markets. The commercial featured Clarion’s new branding, “Together We Can.” The Gold Award presented as part of the Hermes Award competition recognizes outstanding work in the industry in a competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. There were more than 3,700 entrants in this year’s competition from across the United States and several other countries. Clarion’s commercial also won a top Award of Excellence in the national Videographer Award competition. The Videographer Award is one of the most coveted awards in the video industry. There were more than 1,800 entrants in this year’s competition from across the United States and several other countries. Two Publications Win National Awards COLLEGE OF Foundation Provides $4.2 Million Support The Clarion University Foundation, Inc. provides $4.2 million in annual support to Clarion University, while the university funds the foundation $282,265 in support of its operation, according to a report by Harry Tripp, vice president for student and university affairs, to the Clarion University Council of Trustees. It is a return that includes scholarships and grants, campus activities and programs and fundraising and support services. The university’s portion includes facilities costs, support services and administrative overhead. A twelve-year campaign to honor one of the founding trustees of Clarion University by a current trustee recently came to fruition with the renaming of Ninth Avenue in Clarion Borough, to Arnold Avenue. Trustee Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi of Shippenville, Pa., championed the recognition of George W. Arnold (1820-1907) after his research showed Arnold played a pivotal role in the birth of what is now Clarion University of Pennsylvania. The street was named Arnold Avenue in the past, according to historical maps, but was changed at some point to Ninth Avenue. The street’s main occupants are Clarion University buildings such as Founder’s Hall, Eagle Commons, Carrier Hall, and Still Hall. 08 | April ’10 10th Anniversary Of Douglass Program Clarion University celebrated the 10th anniversary of Frederick Douglass Collaborative at Clarion University during its annual Equity Week Program. A roundtable panel presentation followed by a dramatic presentation “The Last Word on Race” by Fred Morsell, kick-off speaker, were the primary events that marked the Nov. 10, 2009, celebration. Grunenwald Recognized By SLDI Conference Two Clarion University publications won BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION national recognition in APEX 2009, the 21st annual awards program recognizing excellence in publications work by professional communicators. National APEX awards are given by Writing that Works, The Business Communication Report In the Best Redesign category, APEX feted Dr. James Pesek, dean of Business Administration, and PAGES graphic artist Deborah Henry, in the Best Redesigns category for their work on the College of Business Administration Viewbook. Scott Kane (’04), a graphic artist and designer at PAGES, and Ron Wilshire (’72, ’74), assistant vice president for university relations, won an Award of Excellence in the Newsletters-Print category for the December 2008 issue of Clarion and Beyond magazine, a publication for friends and alumni of Clarion University. University publications are produced through University Relations and its PAGES, Printing and Graphic Express Services, department. Arnold Avenue Named To Honor Trustee Seven individuals were recognized with awards when Clarion University concluded its observance of Equity Week at its 15th Annual Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The award recipients included: 2009 Equity Award—Dr. Robert Girvan, professor of sociology; Special Equity Leadership Award: Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald, president; Special Equity Award: guest speaker Florence Shutsy-Reynolds and the WASP; Outstanding Student Award: Jermaine Merrill of Daisytown, Pa., a senior art/communication major; Outstanding Faculty Award: Dr. Sandra Trejos, professor of economics; Outstanding Supporter Award: Geovanni Miller of Pittsburgh, Pa., a senior sociology/ psychology major; and Outstanding Community Award: Betty McKisson of Strattanville, Pa., a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP), now the operater of her own wellness clinic in Clarion and who previously worked at Keeling Health Center. Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald received the Director’s Award from the Robert D. Lynch Student Leadership Development Institute (SLDI) of the Pennsylvania Black Conference on Higher Education. The award was presented at the organization’s 23rd annual conference held in Altoona, Pa. SLDI Director Albert Jones said Grunenwald was selected for the award for his many years of support for SLDI and students in their pursuit to become future leaders. Printer Changes Saving Money Clarion University is looking for budget savings one printer cartridge at a time. Printer cartridges, the type used in all desktop printers, appear to be a small budget item when purchasing decisions are being made. Clarion University discovered that on a large scale the commonly used product results in thousands of dollars in purchases each year, leading to an effort to curb the expense by moving to centralized print devices. Led by President Joseph Grunenwald, the administrative offices in Carrier Hall are showing the way for campus. Most all of the desktop/personal printers, including those in the president’s office, have been removed. A Ricoh central printer/copier/scanner, for use by the entire floor has replaced the personal printers. One centralized networked printer will serve as backup per department. Rein Pold, director of purchasing, reported that there were roughly 540 print devices (mostly Hewlett Packard) on campus, which used $60,000 a year in print cartridges. Clarion spends $12-15,000 per year to purchase printers and an additional $4-5,000 per year to maintain the devices. The cost to print from these devices is $.06 to .12 per black and white copy and $.15 to .32 per color copy. During 2009, a switchover started. Ricoh Equipment installed 27 color/black and white and 44 black and white only copiers on campus. The copy volume during the first year for these 71 machines was almost six million black and white copies and 250,000 color copies. Factoring in the cost of toner, maintenance and other supplies, the cost per copy was $.03 to .035 per black and white copy and $.08 to .09 per color copy. CLARION AND BEYOND Todhunter Receives Honorary Degree At Commencement Baschnagel Receives UB Distinguished Alumni Award Four hundred and thirty-seven Clarion University students received their degrees and Neil Todhunter, retired president of UPMC Northwest, received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree, during Clarion University’s Fall 2009 commencement ceremonies, Dec. TODHUNTER 19. Awarded during the ceremony were 275 bachelor’s degrees, 148 master’s degrees and 14 associate degrees. Ann Vogan of Fertigs, Pa., who received a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences degree, was the student speaker. Norbert Baschnagel, associate professor of health and physical education, was honored by the University at Buffalo (UB), the UB Division of Athletics and the UB Alumni Association with a Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2009 UB Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 8, at the UB Center for the Arts. The award honors alumni who have made significant accomplishments in athletics once they earned their degrees from the university. The award is meant to honor those who have excelled in coaching, athletic administrators and professional or amateur athletes. Baschnagel received his B.S. and M.Ed. in physical education from the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he also completed 95 hours of advanced graduate work. FACULTY NEWS: STUDENT NEWS: Faculty Recognized For Tenure, Promotion Rankin Scholarships Presented Ten Clarion University faculty members were promoted and 10 received tenure during the 2009 Faculty Promotion and Tenure Recognition held in Carlson Library’s Center for Academic Excellence. Promoted to full professor: Dr. Jon Beal, mathematics; Dr. Karen Bolinger, mathematics; Dr. Carie Forden, psychology; Dr. Cynthia Kennedy, history; Dr. Sharon Montgomery, physics; Dr. Sandra Trejos, economics; and Dr. Lisa Turner, special education and rehabilitative sciences. Promoted to associate professor: Kaersten Colvin-Woodruff, art; Dr. Ellen Foster, English, Clarion University–Venango Campus; and Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., music. Receiving tenure were: Dr. Valerie Bennett, biology; Dr. Ellen Foster, English, Clarion University–Venango Campus; Dr. Young-Gyoung Kim, special education and rehabilitative Sciences; Melissa Kuntz, art; Dr. J. Andrew Lingwall, communication; Dr. Kathleen O’Donnell, modern languages; Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., music; Dr. Sandra Trejos, economics; Angela West, nursing, Clarion University–Venango Campus; and Shari Wynkoop, special education and rehabilitative sciences. Clarion University Alumni Association announced five 2009-10 recipients of the Ross Rankin & Family Graduate Scholarships. Each received $500 for the Spring 2010 semester. Recipients include: Kim Box of Pleasant Grove, Utah, library science; Aaron Fitzpatrick, DuBois, Pa., education with a reading specialist concentration; Sarah Fries, Willard, Ohio, education with a reading specialist concentration; Lauren Gilligan of Knoxdale, Pa., speech language pathology; and Christina Liverani of New Castle, Pa., speech language pathology. box fitzpatrick fries gilligan liverani Students Win Awards At KC/ACTF Region II Provost Dr. Valentine James (back left) poses with newly promoted and tenured faculty members. Front from left: Dr. Jon Beal, Dr. Carrie Forden, Dr. Valerie Bennett, Dr. Sandra Trejos and Dr. Sharon Montgomery; back from left: James, Dr. Hubert Toney Jr., Dr. Lisa Turner, Melissa Kurtz, Kaersten Colvin-Woodruff and Dr. Kathleen O’Donnell. Barnes Selected To Participate In Genome Institute Dr. William Barnes, professor of biology, was selected to collaborate with the Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI) in The Undergraduate Research Program in Microbial Genome Annotation. One of the major initiatives at JGI is the GEBA project (A Genomic Encyclopedia for Bacteria and Archaea), which aims to sequence 100 bacterial and archaeal genomes based on the phylogenetic positions of organisms in the tree of life. The long-term goal of the GEBA project is to generate reference genomes for every major and minor group of bacteria and archaea. That could represent something on the order of 5,000 genomes. For an 11th consecutive year, a Clarion University student or faculty member received an Exellence in Design Award at the Kennedy Center/ American College Theatre Festival Region II competition. Audrina Zaczyk of Yatesboro, Pa., received a Barbizon Award for Scenic Design for Sound for her sound and multimedia design for the Clarion University production of “The Water Engine/Mr. Happiness.” By winning at the Region II level, Zaczyk will advance to compete for the national award at the Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C., in April. Elizabeth Fisher of North Huntingdon, Pa., won the Regional Design Award for Sound for her sound and multimedia design for “Skin Deep.” Samuel Levy of Shippenville, Pa., was a finalist in Regional Sound Design and was awarded a certificate of merit for his foley (live sound effects) work for “The Water Engine/Mr. Happiness.” Kaufman Attends THIS Chelsea Kaufman of Strattanville, Pa., a senior political science and economics major, is working for the Center for Rural Pennsylvania as part of a 15-week internship sponsored by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). She is one of 14 students participating in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS) program, which provides students the opportunity to work in all areas of state government while earning a full semester’s worth of credits. THIS invites students from each of the 14 PASSHE universities to participate. kaufman www.clarion.edu | 09 features features Williams Observing 80th Anniversary Of Graduation M argaret (Summerville ’30) Williams will look back nostalgically when Clarion University holds its convocation in May 2010. That annual event will mark the 80th anniversary of her graduation from Clarion. Now 99-years-old, Williams lives in Natrona Heights, Pa., with her son and daughter-inlaw, Joseph and Kathy Baird. Her grandson, Eli Baird (’01), received his degree in elementary education from Clarion and teaches fourth grade for Kentucky Avenue School in Pittsburgh, Pa. Originally from Corsica, Pa., Williams said, “My father and two of my brothers were teachers, it seemed a natural progression for me to be a teacher too.” Because her secondary education was in a one-room schoolhouse, Corsica Union, Williams was able to skip two grades and enroll in the then Clarion State Teachers College at 16 years of age. College degree programs were only two years at that time and she graduated in 1930 at the age of 18. She lived off-campus both years, spending the first year as a companion to a woman living on Fifth Ave.; and her second as a babysitter and housekeeper for a dentist, who lived on Wood Street. In between classes and her offcampus duties, she found time to participate in Art Club, serving as its president, Hostess Club, Y.W.C.A., Vested Choir and basketball. She recalls fondly, music professor Harry Bland. Margaret (Summerville ’30) Williams and her grandson Eli J. Baird (’01). Following her graduation, Williams accepted a position in find that Hart Chapel was still untouched among Har-Brack, now Highlands, School the buildings from her time period on campus. District. Over a 25-year teaching career, she Williams ensured her legacy by having a brick taught everything from kindergarten to eighth including her name and graduation year placed grade. at the Gemmell Student Complex. Her brick is Because of state regulations at that time, the oldest placed by a living alumna. Williams had to give up teaching when she Teaching runs deep in Williams’ family. Son, married John Baird in 1943. When those James Baird, and his wife, Rosalyn, both retired restrictions changed, she returned to the as teachers in Fairbanks, Alaska; son John classroom in 1965. Baird’s wife, Linda, was a lifelong teacher in John Baird died in 1978 and Margaret later Coffeeville, Miss., where they continue to reside; married the late M. Moore Williams and resided son Joseph, an engineer, never formally taught, in Houston, Texas, from 1981-2008. but thought he was at his best when giving Williams returned to Clarion several times instruction in work-related procedures, such as over the last 80 years for class reunions, her quality control; and grandson Eli’s wife, Melissa, grandson’s graduation in 2001, and most is also a teacher. recently during the summer of 2009. “There have been great improvements and new buildings,” she noted, but was pleased to Williams Boyer Energizes Students With Technology P rincipal Ted Boyer (’92) saw firsthand last year how a big jolt of technology could academically energize his seventh-graders at A.I. du Pont Middle School in Greenville, Del. “We had the highest amount of academic growth last year among the seventh-grade students during formal assessments,” he said. “Students were more actively engaged in the instruction process.” Boyer expects even bigger gains this year when hundreds of laptop computers and other electronic teaching tools are spread school-wide to include the sixth and eighth grades, as A.I. duPont Middle completes the next step in a program that taps into a $300,000 federal grant to engage students through teacher training and technology. The Red Clay Consolidated School District applied for the grant. The program is run by a nonprofit, independent business unit of the University of Missouri that started with 12 classrooms about 10 years ago and has grown to 3,500 classrooms in 10 states and Australia. Because it started in Missouri, the program is known as enhancing Missouri’s Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies, or eMINTS. 10 | April ’10 Although schools that run the gamut from public to private use the program, about 70 percent of them have high populations of economically disadvantaged children because the grants they apply for often stipulate that the funding should be earmarked for that purpose. “That was the case at A.I. duPont Middle,” said Carolyn Zogby, director of curriculum and instruction at Red Clay. The program shows teachers how to use realworld teaching strategies that students can relate to through technology. Two eMINTS representatives came to Delaware to train teachers and others in June so they could pass that knowledge on to others. A.I. duPont Middle School librarian Susan White attended the session, and she will help train the sixth- and eighth-grade teachers this year. Technology for the seventh-graders last year included a laptop computer for each of the 160 students and 10 teachers, wireless access and interactive whiteboards in two classrooms that all students could have access to on a rotating basis, Boyer said. All teachers in the grade also received LCD projectors for their classrooms. And all of the teachers who didn’t get the interactive whiteboards received an AirLiner wireless slate that works like a large handheld Etch A Sketch board and allows whatever the teacher writes on it to be transcribed simultaneously onto a screen in the classroom, he said. Boyer said the school started with the seventh grade last year because it was the largest class. The district expects funding to provide the same technology tools for the sixth- and eighthgraders this year. CLARION AND BEYOND ‘Scholarship’ More Than One Meaning O ne of the interesting things about the English language is that a word can have more than one meaning. Take for example “scholarship.” After a bit of Internet surfing I found the following definitions: 1. a sum of money or other aid granted to a student, because of merit, need, etc. to pursue his or her studies. 2. learning; knowledge acquired by study; the academic attainments of a scholar. RON LUCAS ’82 Alumni Board of Directors So, why talk about scholarship? As a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, I have the privilege of being a member of the Finance and Scholarship Committee. In that capacity I have an opportunity to help provide scholarships (from the first definition) to students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. In these days of a slowly recovering economy and ever increasing college costs, these “sums of money or other aid” have become a major contributor in allowing students to attend college and pursue their scholarship (from the second definition). On a personal note, both my son, Gregory, and I have been recipients of scholarships. In my case, a modest departmental scholarship came at a critical time in my college career and literally made the difference as to whether I had textbooks that semester or not. Gregory’s scholarship has made his studies at Bloomsburg University less of a financial burden on him my wife and me. Because of the generosity I experienced when I was a student at Clarion those many years ago, several years ago I decided that I wanted to provide a scholarship at my alma mater. I had many reasons for wanting to do this. First, I wanted to repay the generosity I had experienced as a student. Second, I wanted to do something for students that were in similar circumstances to those I experienced–i.e., less than affluent. Finally, I wanted to do something that would continue to help students now and into the future. Endowing a scholarship allowed me to accomplish all of my goals. Unfortunately, there is never enough scholarship money available to help all of the deserving students. To help bolster scholarships at Clarion University, the foundation has a number of initiatives and events planned. Recently, a $5-million, multi-year initiative has begun to support honors, athletic and unrestricted scholarships. The goal of this initiative is to establish and enhance scholarships that will provide long-term support for students in these groups. On Saturday, April 24, the 2010 Extravaganza & Alumni Association Distinguished Awards event will be held at the Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh. This evening of entertainment and celebration will provide financial support to the various scholarships provided by the Alumni Association. Please consider supporting scholarships at Clarion University through one of these planned activities or by making a personal gift to the university. When you give to Clarion, you are not giving to the university itself but rather to the students. When you give to support scholarships, you not only give to current students but to future “generations” of students. Together we can support scholarships at Clarion University and thereby support our students’ scholarship, now and into the future. Together We Can… Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Kenneth M. Jarin, chairman, Aaron Walton, vice chair, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, vice chair, Rep. Matthew E. Baker, Nick Barcio, Marie Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugolecki, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, Sen. Vincent J. Hughes, Richard Kneedler, Jamie Lutz, Jonathan B. Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, Sen. Jeffrey E. Piccola, Gov. Edward G. Rendell, Harold C. Shields, Thomas M. Sweitzer, Christine J.Toretti, Mackenzie Marie Wrobel, Gerald L. Zahorchak Council of Trustees R. Lee James, chairperson, James L. Kifer, vice chairperson, Howard H. Shreckengost, secretary, Dr. Syed R. Ali-Zaidi, The Honorable Ross C. Cioppa, Susanne A. Burns, Joy Dunbar, Kyle D. McMunn, student trustee, The Honorable Donna Oberlander, Larry C. Pickett, and Jeffrey J. Szumigale. Clarion University Alumni Calendar April 9-10, 2010 Kappa Kappa Psi 40th Anniversary Celebration For more information, contact Kristen Pearce, s_kspearce@clarion.edu. June 26, 2010 Annual TKE Golf Outing For more information, contact Bob Dornan, e-mail bobdornan17@yahoo.com or phone 814-591-2221. April 16, 2010, Noon Men’s Basketball Golf Shamble Pinecrest Country Club, Brookville, Pa. For more information, contact Ron Righter, rrighter@clarion.edu or Norbert Baschnagel, nbaschnagel@clarion.edu. August 13, 2010 Communication Department Alumni Reunion For more information, contact Brooke Murray at 814-393-1794 or bmurray@clarion.edu. April 24, 2010, 6 p.m. Extravaganza Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. For more information, contact Brooke Murray at 814-393-1794 or bmurray@ clarion.edu. Or, go to www.clarion.edu/ extravaganza. April 24, 2010, 6 p.m. Sigma Sigma Sigma 75th reunion Traditions, Shippenville, Pa. For more information, contact Shannon Fizpatrick at 610-721-6472 or s.fitzpatrick@rcn.com. April 26, 2010, 4:30 p.m. CUAA Board of Directors Meeting Seifert-Mooney Center for Advancement For more information, contact Theresa Edder (’91, ’05) at 814-393-1776 or tedder@clarion.edu. April 30, 2010 Zeta Tau Alpha 50th Anniversary Celebration For more information, contact Katie Harbison, s_kaharbison@clarion.edu. May 22, 2010 Sigma Phi Epsilon Third Annual Alumni Golf Outing Lake Vue North Golf Club, Butler Pa. Golf starts at 11 a.m. Dinner at 4 p.m. For more info contact Eric Pascucci, eric.pascucci@gmail.com. September 11, 2010 Family Day (Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Shippensburg University), 6 p.m. October 1-3, 2010 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Oct. 2 – Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Slippery Rock University at 2 p.m. September 17, 2011 Family Day (Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Gannon University), 6 p.m. October 7-9, 2011 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Oct. 8 – Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Lock Haven University at 2 p.m. State System Events June 16-27, 2010 PA State System of Higher Education Alumni & Friends Yacht Havens of the Mediterranean Cruise July 6-16, 2010 PA State System of Higher Education Alumni & Friends Alpine Explorer Tour For more information and reservations, please call our PASSHE Travel Partners at Cruisin’ & Main Line Vacations at 800-5067447 (Christie ext. 107; Craig ext. 103). June 26, 2010 “Easy Rider” Bike Trip with Jay For more information, contact Jay Foster, jfoster@clarion.edu. Watch For Updates www.clarion.edu/alumni Alumni Association Board of Directors Patrick Kahle, president (’92), Robert A. Dandoy, president-elect (’74), David Bailey (’65), treasurer (’86), Mary Rose (Vescio) Reno, secretary (’55), Daniel G. Bartoli (’81), Kay (Ordiway) Clark (’62), Stephanie R. Corso (’07). Merrilyn Dunlap (’93), Peggy L. (Norris) Frye (’67), Elisabeth Fulmer (’64, ’80, ’97), Scott E. Harper (’75), Terri “Tiki” Kahle (’87), Nancy (Terwilliger) Lendyak (’75), Leif R. Logue (’92, ’96), Ronald Lucas (’82), Richard Malacarne (’63), T.J. McCance (’06, ’08), Deborah McNerney (’07), Jean (Weaver) Mills (’59, ’74), Paul D. Palmer (’61), John T. Pulver (’95), Donald E. Reno (’55), Lt. Col. Brian Schill (’88), Ashley D. Stroup-McCauley (’06), Jon Catanzarita, president of Eagle Ambassadors and Theresa (Zacherl ’91, ’05) Edder, executive director. www.clarion.edu | 11 Alumni On The Road features A group of more than 20 Alpha Sigma Tau’s from 1975-82 returned to Clarion campus the weekend of Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2009, for a reunion on AST’s Founder’s Day. From left to right: row 1– Gina Villella (’80), Kathi Jo Burker Weinert (’80), Mary Ann Simpson Stewart (’80), Kandy Krach Ishman (’80) and Maggie Mitchell Montana (’82); row 2– Kim Beisner Ordy (’80), Beth Klinger Miller (’81), Denise Heskitt Apple, Tammy Matarrese Stanko (’81) and Suzanne Eriksson Swarts (’81); row 3– Michelle Hilovsky Follett (’80), Andrea Vozel Grosso (’82), Angie Zottola Wentz (’81), Nancy Getty Grieves and Natalie Johnson Graziani; row 4 – Sherry Ward Kail (’83), Donna Best (’80) and Elaine Wagner Allshouse (’79); and row 5 – Patty Tysarczyk Popek, Val Novak Wilson (’82), Heidi Bliss (’82), Sue Mickle Lehnortt (’80), Debbie Leasure Owens (’79) and Robyn Feura Hardy (’80). 2 Clarion University Women’s Basketball at Daytona Beach front from left: Louis Dean (’74), Terry Koelsch (’64) and Kathleen Koelsch; second row from left: Mary K. Ayers (’80), Kraig Koelsch (’95), Pat Kiehl (’72) and Dawn (’00) and Colin Koch, parents of women’s basketball player Bethany Koch. 3 Several Clarion University alumni had a gathering at Jioio’s Restaurant in Greensburg, Pa. In the photo are: Peter Mervosh (’53), Glenna (Rose ’53) Mervosh, John Lovre (’57), Evelyn (Mezerski ’59) Lovere, Marshall George (’53), Bev (Otto ’54) George, Peggy (Reanick ’53) Phillips, Gus Johnson (’53), Elveta Johnson, Ron Yeskey (’55), Ilsa Yeskey, Audrey DeFelice, Dave Dunn (’53), Dee Dunn, and Joe Jioio. 4 Clarion University Head Football Coach Jay Foster, Charlie Matsko (’70) and former coach and player Jackie Quinn (’75), are shown from left to right on Jan. 8 in Pittsburgh, Pa., leading a group of 29 Clarion Football Alumni and Friends at the farewell performance of “The Chief.” The group attended the command performance of Tom Atkins, followed by dinner at Pallozzo’s. Alumni and friends participating in this project raised nearly $1,800 for the Dare to Dream Football Scholarship. 12 | April ’10 1 2 3 4 Punta Gorda, Florida: Alpha Gamma Phi And Friends Mid-Winter Golf For Alumni And Friends Alumni and friends from various decades came together for a two-day celebration hosted by the Alpha Gamma Phi Fraternity in January, in sunny Punta Gorda, Florida. This year’s event was once again organized by Jack Bertani ’61, who continues to serve as social director for the group. The schedule included an opening dinner at the Captain’s Table in Punta Gorda, followed the next day by a luncheon, golf, and awards at the Kingsway Country Club just down the road in Port Charlotte. Special recognition was given to Bertani for his many years of organizing the annual event (bottom right photo of Clarion Athletic Director Dave Katis ’85 presenting Bertani with award), and also retiring university President Grunenwald for his dedicated service to Clarion. President Grunenwald thanked the Gammas for their years of support to Clarion, and for providing more than $3,000 annually in scholarships to students by increasing their overall endowment to well over $100,000. The event was attended by President Grunenwald and his wife, Janice, Athletic Director Katis, Director of Development Steve Zinram ’85 and Development Officer Chuck Desch ’99. florida EVENTS 1 More than thirty alumni and friends celebrated an evening together in Longwood, Fla., at an event hosted by Kay (Ordiway) Clark ‘62. President Joseph Grunenwald shared with the group news of upcoming university initiatives and the successes achieved over the last year. In addition, President Grunenwald announced the kickoff a three-year, $5 million scholarship campaign with emphasis on athletic, honors and unrestricted scholarship endowments. Orlando Event At Legacy Club This was the first time in many years that Clarion has held an event in the central part of Florida, and plans are underway to make this an annual event. The event was attended by President Grunenwald and his wife, Janice, Athletic Director Dave Katis ’85, Director of Development Steve Zinram ’85, and Development Officer Chuck Desch ’99. CLARION AND BEYOND 1950 1975 Kenneth F. Emerick resides in Shippenville, Pa., with his wife, Mary. They have a grown son, Schuyler. Kenneth is currently a construction consultant for Lougheed Resource Group. He is also author of “War Resisters Canada.” Moe Dygan is a speech and language pathologist and school transportation coordinator for the Duval County School District, Jacksonville, Fla. He was voted Duval County Speech Pathologist of the Year by his peers in 2009 and was the 1987 Teacher of the Year. He resides in Jacksonville with his wife, Jan. Each summer, they spend time relaxing in a remote cabin in the mountains near Tidioute, Pa. They have a grown daughter, Chelsea. 1956 Samuel J. Rogal resides in La Salle, Ill., with his wife, Susan. They have two grown sons, Geoffrey and James. He retired as chair of the division of humanities and fine arts at Illinois Valley Community College. He had an essay, “Whitefield, Whittier, and the Poetic Bridge to the Issue of Slavery,” focusing on John Greenleaf Whittier’s long poem, “The Preacher,” published in the Fall 2009 Evangelical Journal, by the Evangelical Theological Seminary, Myerstown, Pa. 1968 Dennis L. O’Neil is retired and resides in Orlando, Fla., with wife, Rose. They have four children, Steven, Annette, Shawn and Lisa. 1970 Dan Konvolinka resides in Fairlawn, Ohio. He has three grown children, Bryon, Brad and Brittany. He retired from J.C. Penney after 37 years in management. 1972 Roger Johnson is retired and resides in East Greenville, Pa. 1974 Van A. Johnson (M.Ed., ’79) resides in Curwensville, Pa., with wife, Joyce Ellen. They have four children, Jayna, Katie, Jillian and Ben. Van has retired as an elementary teacher and counselor at West Branch School District. Karen L. Whitehill-Murphy is senior vice president at KNBT, a division of National Penn Bank. She recently received the Excellence in Housing Advocacy Award from Lehigh and Northampton Counties, in recognition of her work to promote affordable housing in the Lehigh Valley. She resides in Bath, Pa., with her husband, Terry. 1977 Anthony Chiprean resides in Butler, Pa. 1981 Randy Cathcart is the high school principal for Clarion Area High School. He completed his doctorate degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in education leadership. He resides in Clarion, Pa. with his wife, Susan. They have two sons, Cory and Kyle (’08). 1983 Jacque Krolick is an assistant manager at the Adult Day Center at Carver. She resides in Purcellville, Va., with her son, Zachary. 1985 Regina (Mitchell) Felice is a communications coordinator for the Vestal Central School District. She has won a New York School Public Relations Association (NYSPRA) award for excellence in educational communications for the school’s quarterly “Look at Us” newsletter. This is the third consecutive year she won an NYSPRA award. She has spent 14 years in television production and six years as a marketing copywriter for a national life insurance company. She resides in Endicott, N.Y., with her husband, Robert, and son, Joseph. Lee Ann Wentzel of Ridley Park, Pa., will be the superintendent of schools for the Ridley School District, effective Aug. 1. She is currently serving as assistant to the superintendent for personnel. 1988 John Press of Slippery Rock, Pa., was promoted to manager of technology support services at Crowley Receives Community Service Award Barb (Cook ’71) Crowley was named the 2009 recipient of the Community Service Award by Warren County Chamber of Business and Industry. Marcy O’Brien, executive director of Struthers Library Theatre, nominated Crowley for all the time and work she offers to the community. According to an article in the Times Observer newspaper, Warren, Pa., Crowley was humble about the recognition and stunned that she was chosen to receive the award. “At first, I thought they were kidding,” she is quoted in the article. “I can think of dozens of other people who deserve this award more than I do.” Crowley regularly assists the crew of the theatre and spent many years volunteering as a light technician. She has participated in many other volunteer activities, including entertaining at hospitals and nursing homes dressed as a clown, designing and executing backdrops for Linda Dies Dance Studio productions and leading St. Joseph’s Youth group. She also serves on the board for the Allegheny Center for the Arts, the theater’s facilities committees, Warren Public Library’s board of directors and Read Along the River Program committee. “(Volunteers) are rewarded with thanks, smiles, and the knowledge that their efforts helped others, that some burdens were lifted or that someone else had a much better day because of them,” Crowley is quoted in the article. “I volunteer to improve our quality of life and that made a difference in my life as well.” Crowley lives in Warren, with her husband, Robert. They have two grown daughters, Veronica and Gabrielle. alumni spotlight Slippery Rock University. He also is the treasurer of the Boyers Water and Sewerage Company. Scott and Linda (Loichinger) Schul reside in Butler, Pa., with their children, Annika and Emilio. Scott is in his third year of graduate studies in the master’s of divinity program at The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg. He is serving his internship as a vicar of Trinity Lutheran Church in Butler, having previously served parishes in Lineboro, Md., and Mechanicsburg, Pa. Prior to entering the seminary, he practiced law for 16 years. Michael and Diana (Beveridge) Sexauer reside in Pittsburgh, Pa., with their sons, Cameron and Nathan. Michael is a director of marketing and membership development for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, where he oversees on-line and print marketing, advertising, membership and event planning for the organization. He has served as director of marketing for Phipps Conservatory and helped the institution achieve record attendance growth in 2007 and 2008. He previously worked for PNC Bank and Pittsburgh PostGazette newspaper. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Wake Forest University. 1989 Larry and Chrissy (Starr ’91) Anderson reside in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., with their children, Ryan and Marissa. Larry is a southeast sales representative for Andersen Window Corporation. Chrissy is an assistant finance director for the city of Charleston. 1991 Chrissy (Starr) and Larry Anderson (’89) reside in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., with their children, Ryan and Marissa. Chrissy is an assistant finance director for the city of Charleston. Larry is a southeast sales representative for Andersen Window Corporation. www.clarion.edu | 13 alumni notes Allen Returns to Clarion University, Relates Keys To Success office Nov. 3, 2009. He is still participating in theatre. He has two children, John Jr. and Courtney. Larry Allen (’94), President of Yieldex and a Clarion University graduate, returned to campus to share his expertise in entrepreneurship and managing advertising inventory. Allen spoke to Dr. Paul Larry Allen (’94) meets with students Kim’s principles of after the presentation. marketing class and Dr. Kevin Roth’s senior-level entrepreneurship class and other invited students and faculty. Allen received his B.S. in business administration degree from Clarion University in 1994. He has had success in several other executive positions before joining the newly founded Yieldex. Allen started his career as a sales executive for Rileighs, Inc. He opened the Harrisburg regional office and was responsible for building a new customer base from scratch. He began his career in digital media with Real Media, then a start-up, which became 24/7 Real Media (a WPP Company). After 24/7 Real Media, he joined Viewpoint where he was the senior vice president and general manager of UNICAST. After four years with UNICAST he joined TACODA, the first behavioral targeting network, where he was responsible for driving the rapid growth of the network. When AOL acquired TACODA in a $275 million acquisition, Allen became senior vice president of network development managing AOL’s strategic partnerships. 1995 alumni spotlight Trina Hess of Cranberry, Pa., is self-employed as a professional humorous speaker. In December 2009, she earned her doctorate from Penn State University in adult education with a minor in workforce education. 1992 Thomas Burke of Braddock, Pa., is a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Becky (Slagle M.Ed. ’93) East teaches fourth grade for Frederick County Public Schools. She resides in Martinsburg, W.V., with her two daughters, Kylee-Anne and Jameelynne. 1993 DeAnn Gould-Lancaster is a live tax advice professional for Intuit. She resides in Ellisville, Mo., with 14 | April ’10 her husband, Jonathan, and son, Ethan. Sharon (Grove) Johnson is the assistant general counsel for PHNS, Inc., Dallas, Texas, and deputy general counsel for Venyu Solutions, Inc., PHNS’ largest subidiary. She resides in Grapevine, Texas, with her husband, Tommy. 1994 Sheila (Anderson) Mikkelson resides in Auburn, N.Y., with her husband Rolf, and her daughter, Emily. She is director of Seymour Public Library District. She also has been a part-time instructor in the department of library science at Clarion University since 2000. John Moffett of Mt. Jewett, Pa., is chairman of Hamlin Township Supervisors, being elected to the Kristen (Henry) Drake is a family preservation program specialist for Community County Services, DuBois, Pa. She recently earned her master’s degree in elementary school counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Brookville, Pa., with her husband, Curtis, and their children, Alyssa, Mattisen and Daniel. Shawn and Rayna (Liegey ’97) Hoke reside in Shippenville, Pa., with their children Kaylee, Gabrielle, Collin and Ian. Shawn is the interim director of campus life at Clarion University. 1996 Sean Boileau of Los Angeles, Calif., is a counseling psychologist at the counseling center at California State University, Los Angeles. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in counseling psychology at the University of California, Berkeley in July 2009. 1997 Keith Hannah is a principal for Itasca School District, Waco, Texas. He resides in Waco with his wife, Rachel, and their son, Dean. 1998 Kristie (Langer) Lindahl is a medical technologist at ACL in Erie. She resides in Harborcreek, Pa., with her husband, Garrett. 1999 Kami (Tharan) Coursen teaches English and is the varsity cheer coach at Keystone High School, Knox, Pa. She resides in Knox, with her husband, Joshua, and son, Carter. Karen (Clark) Haws is a CRNP at UPMC Mercy OccuNet, Pittsburgh, Pa. She also has started her own occupational health company. She resides in Upper Burrell, Pa., with her husband, Glenn, and their son, Justin. Krista (Parry) Powell is a speechlanguage pathologist at Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, Warren, Ohio. She resides in Sharon, Pa., with her husband, Frank, and their daughter, Katelyn. Matthew Simmons, of DuBois, Pa., is director of technology for Brookville Area School District, Brookville, Pa. Elissa (Firment) Tunno teaches second grade at St. Maurice School, Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Pittsburgh with her husband, Matthew, and son, Nathaniel. 2000 Rayna (Liegey) and Shawn Hoke (’95) reside in Shippenville, Pa., with their children Kaylee, Gabrielle, Collin and Ian. Shawn is the interim director of campus life at Clarion University. Allyson (Clingensmith) Calvert teaches seventh grade reading at Seneca Valley Middle School, Harmony, Pa. She resides in New Castle, Pa., with her husband, Tom, and their daughters, Avery and Isabel. Mara (Strelecki) Kobus is a manager of data management for Cephalon, Inc. She resides in Downingtown, Pa., with her husband, Craig, and their sons, Jackson and Gavin. Stacy (White) Caves is a reading specialist for Armstrong School District. She resides in Kittanning, Pa., with her husband Tom, and their daughter, Jocelynn. Sean (M.Ed. ’01) and Antoinette (Parker ’00) McDonald reside in Woodbridge, Va., with their children, Seani and Sean. Sean is an administrative intern at Gainesville Middle School, Prince William County Schools. Antoinette was promoted to teacher on administrative assignment within the school district. Chris and Jennifer (Kibler) Davis reside in Level Green, Pa., with their children, Emma, Noah, Addison and Kristen. Chris is director of the educational technology center at Robert Morris University. Antoinette (Parker) and Sean (’97) McDonald reside in Woodbridge, Va, with their children, Seani and Sean. Antoinette has been promoted to teacher on administrative assignment for Prince William CLARION AND BEYOND County Schools. Sean is an administrative intern at Gainesville Middle School. Tracie Sauers, of Raleigh, N.C., is an assistant principal for the Wake County Public School System. Karla (See) Winsheimer is a senior accountant for Hill, Barth & King, LLC. She resides in Cranberry Township, Pa., with her husband, Heath, and daughter, Aubrey. 2001 Danielle (Hall) Klavuhn resides in Bedford, Pa., with her husband, Brad, and their daughter, Alaina. She is an aging-care manager at HBF Area Agency on Aging. Michael McCarren is director of Human Resources for YWCA Greater Pittsburgh. He resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with his wife, Betsy. John and Erika (Clark ’03) Shavulsky reside in Ft. Myers, Fla., with their daughter, Delaney. He is employed by H.J. Heinz Co. Erika teaches fourth grade for Lee County School District, Ft. Myers. Kelly (Bryan) and Christian (’02) Vanassa reside in Hagerstown, Md., with their daughters, Madison and Lauryl. Kelly is a second grade teacher for Washington County Public Schools. 2002 Terra (DiNardo) and Dominic Corsini (’04) reside in Girard, Pa., with their daughter, Alexis. Craig and Tricia (Muzzey) Hartle reside in Pittsburgh, Pa., with their two children, Emma and Jack. Billie-Jo (Rigard) Hoover teaches learning support for State College Area School District, State College, Pa. She resides in Bellefonte, Pa., with her husband, Jacob, and their son, William. Denise (Widdowson) Kinzig teaches special education for Erie City School District, Erie, Pa. She resides in Erie with her husband, Michael. Christian and Kelly (Bryan ’01) Vanassa reside in Hagerstown, Md., with their daughters, Madison and Lauryl. Kelly teaches second grade for Washington County Public Schools. 2003 Ryan Peffer of Charlotte, N.C., is head men and women’s golf coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Chris (M.A. ’04) and Megan (Troutman) Rock reside in Butler, Pa. Chris teaches junior high social studies for Butler Area School District. Megan teaches fifth grade for Armstrong School District. Erika (Clark) and John Shavulsky (’01) reside in Fort Myers, Fla., with their daughter, Delaney. Erika teaches fourth grade for Lee County School District, Ft. Myers. John is employed by H.J. Heinz Co. resides in Littleton, Colo., with her husband, Christopher, and their puppy, Riley. Sarah Hartman-O’Neil and Eric O’Neil reside in Chesapeake, Va., with their daughter, Ivy. Jordyn (Acklin) Bibiloni is a middle school librarian and softball coach for the Lampeter-Strasburg School District, Lampeter, Pa. She is taking Clarion University M.S.L.S. courses at the Dixon Center in Harrisburg, Pa. She resides in Lancaster, Pa., with her husband, David. Katherine (Fost) Kelly is a communication specialist for Coventry Healthcare, Cranberry Twp., Pa. She resides in Zelienople, Pa., with her husband, Ryan, and their daughter, Brianna. Autumn Chrobak resides in New Castle, Pa., with her daughter, Cloey. Rebecca (Goodpastor) and Joe Forgione (’07) reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Nicole (Hetrick) McGee is a graphic artist for Hometown Publications, Punxsutawney, Pa. She resides in Brookville, Pa., with her husband, Ryan, and their son, Brett. Danielle Stuart of Meadville, Pa., is an assistant athletic trainer at Allegheny College, Meadville. 2004 Katie (Mozjesik) Coll is a registered nurse at UPMC St. Margaret, Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Allison Park, Pa., with her husband, Ryan. Dominic and Terra (DiNardo ’02) Corsini reside in Girard, Pa., with their daughter, Alexis. Michelle (McElroy) McFeely resides in Grove City, Pa., with her husband, Matthew, and their daughter, Kaelin. Judy (Himes) Perrin teaches first grade at Brockway Elementary School, Brockway, Pa. She resides in Brockway with her husband, Sam, and their son, Quinton. Melissa (Marsula) Rager is a teacher and center director at The Learning Lamp, Inc., Johnstown, Pa. She resides in Johnstown with her husband, Dave, and their son, Brady. Jessica (Davis) Steele is a certified public accountant at Sonneborn, Inc., Petrolia, Pa. She resides in Butler, Pa., with her husband, Richard, and their daughter, Abbagail. Jennifer (Reis) Wyland recently received tenure and is a seventh grade life science teacher at Kutztown Middle School, Kutztown, Pa. She and her husband, Sean, reside in Reading, Pa. 2005 Diane (Rylander) Baranski is a labor relations representative and human resources business partner at Lockheed Martin, Space Systems Business Area, Denver, Colo. She McDonald Promoted To Administrative Intern Sean McDonald (’97) was promoted to administrative intern at Gainesville Middle School in Woodbridge, Va. He graduated from Clarion University with a degree in English. He credits Clarion University’s education opportunities for much of his success. He continued his education at George Mason University, earning degrees in Mcdonald reading and educational leadership. Prior to his new position, McDonald was hired as a teacher on administrative assignment. He also spent time as a reading specialist, where he redesigned the reading strategies program to make it more appealing to students who needed reading support. On Nov. 27, 2009, McDonald was featured in an article in Bull Run Observer newspaper, Manassas, Va. In the article by Jan Davis, McDonald stated that he knew from an early age that education is key. He also mentions his appreciation for the teachers, professors and administrators that influenced him in the past and present. He decided to give back through teaching. “Each one, reach one, teach one,” McDonald is quoted in the article. As an administrative intern, McDonald supervises related arts and encore teachers. “I assist with professional learning, team planning and developing instructional strategies, monitoring assessments and working with students with special needs,” he explained in the Bull Run Observer article. He sees a lot of success through Gainesville Middle School. “It is great to be part of an innovative team, which is helping students rise to the next level of excellence in their achievement,” he is quoted in the article. McDonald lives in Woodbridge, and spends much of his time with his wife, Antoinette (Parker ’00), and their children, Seani and Sean. Together, they enjoy traveling as a family. McDonald continues to move forward and aim toward achieving excellence. In his new position, he plans to learn as much as possible in instructional leadership. In the future, he hopes to be appointed to U.S. Secretary of Education. alumni spotlight www.clarion.edu | 15 alumni notes Wike Receives Award For Graduate School Christopher Wike (’09) of Shippenville, Pa., will receive a $2,000 Award of Excellence from the national honor society Phi Kappa Phi, to use toward graduate school. He was one of 38 students from throughout the United States selected for a Phi Kappa Phi Award of Excellence. Wike graduated from Clarion in May 2009 with a degree in English. He was a member of Clarion University’s Honors Program and Phi Kappa Phi. He currently is enrolled in the literary and cultural studies master’s degree program at Carnegie Mellon University. In addition to the Awards of Excellence, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi also awarded 57 Fellowships of $5,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate or professional study. Each Phi Kappa Phi chapter may select one candidate from among its local applicants to compete for the society-wide awards, such as the Award of Excellence. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines. Its chapters are on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Each year, approximately 30,000 members are initiated. Since its founding, Phi Kappa Phi has initiated more than one million members into its ranks; all of whom have received emblems and certificates of membership. alumni spotlight Adriane (Caleffie) and David Thompson reside in Goodyear, Ariz., with their son, Vaughn. 2006 Amy (Jones) Bish is a mammographer at Riverside Diagnostic Center at Oyster Point, Newport News, Va. She is trained in mammography and stereotactic breast biopsies. She resides in Gloucester, Va., with her husband, Gerald, and their daughters, Elizabeth and Rebecca. Marriages Joe and Rebecca (Goodpastor ’05) Forgione reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Laurie Gamble of Las Vegas, Nev., is a blackjack dealer and celebrity impersonator on the Las Vegas strip. She impersonates Avril Lavigne and performs her music. Joseph and Victoria (Keith ’08) Gatto reside in Meadville, Pa. Victoria is a registered nurse at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville. Jordyn (Acklin ’05) and David Bibiloni, June 26, 2009. Rebecca (Goodpastor ’05) and Joe Forgione (’07), Aug. 22, 2009. Karen Halesky of Wilmington, Del., and Brandon Nesky (’08) were engaged on June 20, 2009. They plan to get married on Sept. 18, 2010. Karen is a public relations associate at ING Direct, Wilmington, Del. Victoria (Keith ’08) and Joseph Gatto (’07), Sept. 26, 2009. Diane (Rylander ’05) and Christopher Baranski, Oct. 10, 2009. Milena Smith of Cape Charles, Va., teaches kindergarten at Northampton County Public Schools, Machinpongo, Va. Jennifer (Reis ’04) and Sean Nyland, July 4, 2009. Sarah (Hartman ’05) and Eric O’Neil (’05), April 22, 2006. 2008 Births Victoria (Keith) and Joseph Gatto (’07) reside in Meadville, Pa. Victoria is a registered nurse at Meadville Medical Center. Meadville. Antoinette (Parker ’00) and Sean McDonald (’97), a son, Sean II, Feb. 18, 2009. Krista (Parry ’99) and Frank Powell, a daughter, Katelyn Marie, April 22, 2009. Joseph Intrieri of Vandergrift, Pa., is a teacher and boys’ varsity basketball head coach at Blairsville-Saltsburg School District, Blairsville, Pa. Kelly (Bryan ’01) and Christian Vanassa (’02), a daughter, Lauryl, May 8, 2009. Brandon Nesky and Karen Halesky (’07) of Wilmington, Del., were engaged on June 20, 2009. They plan to get married on Sept. 18, 2010. Karen is a public relations associate at ING Direct, Wilmington, Del. Becky (Slagle ’92) East, a daughter, Jameelynne, May 19, 2009. Michelle (McElroy ’04) and Matthew McFeely, a daughter, Kaelin Renee, June 1, 2009. Karleen Roy of Reynoldsville, Pa., is a mental health therapist at DuBois Regional Medical Center, DuBois, Pa. 2007 Carla (Brockway ’07) and Jody Calloway, June 20, 2009. Carla (Brockway) Calloway teaches seventh grade language arts for Washington County School District, 2009 Plymouth, N.C. She resides in Bluedorn andHerr Jeremy Womer After gaining his B.F.A. fromMelissa West Chester University in 2007, Christian Roper, N.C., with her husband, attended Millersville University as an emerging-artist-in-residence. He co-operates were engaged on Dec. 31, 2009. Jody. and curates exhibitions for The Infantree Gallery in Lancaster, a venue for contemporary emerging artists in central Pennsylvania. Herr currently lives and Melissa resides in Beaver, Pa. works in Lancaster, PA, where his most current project is Black House Press. Herr's works contain autobiographic tales told through the halftruths of youth. Elissa (Firment ’99) and Matthew Tunno, a son, Nathaniel Robert, July 22, 2009. Terra (DiNardo ’02) and Dominic Corsini (’04), a daughter, Alexis Grace, Aug. 5, 2009. Rayna (Liegey ’97) and Shawn Hoke (’95), a son, Ian, Sept. 1, 2009. Jason Lahr received his B.F.A. in painting from Clarion University and his M.F.A. in drawing and painting from Penn State University. Since 2004, he has been represented by Packer Schopf Gallery in Chicago where his solo exhibition Lahr Exhibits Art At Clarion University DEATHMETALHIPPIEKILLER opened in early January 2010. Lahr’s paintings, installations, and drawings integrate darkly comic texts with appropriated images, creating shifting narratives of working class male identity as influenced by popular culture. Jason Lahr (’97) of South Bend, Ind., returned to Clarion University for the public reception, March 4, for the art exhibit “Pennsyltucky: Are we there yet?” The four-person exhibit in the University Gallery, Carlson Library, included Christen Herr, Lee Millard and Bill Rodgers who, along with Lahr, were born and raised and/or live and work, outside of the major city centers of Pennsylvania. 16 | April ’10 Pennsyltucky When he is not serving biscuits and cornbread to the grumpy regulars at the local Cracker his Barrel, Lee S. Millard in is either teaching art courses at Marywood Lahr received B.F.A. painting from University and Misericordia University or coordinating the art gallery at Clarion University and Hehis M.F.A. in The drawing Bloomsburg University. received his M.F.A. from University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and his B.A. in Art from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. and painting from State University. Millard recentlyPenn had a one-person exhibition at Lock Haven University, PA, and was included in the group exhibition Something About Nothing at The University He is represented by Packer Schopf Gallery of Ohio at Marion. His works are a somewhat humorous investigation of the rural that his hometown community has to offer mixed with the ambivalence in Chicago. curiosities Lahr’s paintings, drawings he feels towards home. and installations integrate darkly comic After receiving his B.F.A. from Allegheny College, Bill Rodgers went on to receive his M.F.A. in photography from Ohio University 2005. Since then he has been texts with appropriated images in inever shifting working in Pittsburgh as Operations Manager of the non-profit organization narratives ofArtistidentity as constructed bythepopular Image Resource. In his work, Rodgers wrestles with inherent conflicts between high and low tech, overt and subversive. In Observations 1-30 (2006), culture. these distinctions mirror those between primal wonder and the regiment of act and documentation. January 25 - March 5, 2010 alumni spotlight CLARION AND BEYOND Danielle (Hall ’01) and Brad Klavuhn, a daughter, Alaina Kathryn, Sept. 13, 2009. Jessica (Davis ’04) and Richard Steele, a daughter, Abbagail Ann, March 24, 2009. Sarah (Hartman ’05) and Eric O’Neil (’05), a daughter, Ivy Josephine, Sept. 15, 2009. Deaths Melissa (Marsula ’04) and Dave Rager, a son, Brady Orlanda, Sept. 17, 2009. Ross A. Damaso (’55), Oct. 14, 2009. Autumn Chrobak (’05), a daughter, Cloey Lynn, Sept. 30, 2009. Mara (Strelecki ’97) and Craig Kobus, a son, Gavin David, Oct. 1, 2009. Jennifer (Kibler ’00) and Chris Davis (’00), a daughter, Kristen Marie, Oct. 9, 2009. Katherine (Fost ’05) and Ryan Kelly, a daughter, Brianna Grace, Oct. 11, 2009. Adriane (Caleffie ’05) and David Thompson (’05), a son, Vaughn, Oct. 12, 2009. Allyson (Clingensmith ’00) and Tom Calvert, a daughter, Isabel Grace, Oct. 12, 2009. Sheila (Anderson ’94) and Rolf Mikkelson, a daughter, Emily Linnie, Nov. 11, 2009. Kami (Tharan ’99) and Joshua Coursen, a son, Carter William, Nov. 25, 2009. Billie-Jo (Rigard ’02) and Jacob Hoover, a son, William Jacob, Nov. 28, 2009. Nicole (Hetrick ’05) and Ryan McGee, a son, Brett Anthony, Dec. 1, 2009. Erika (Clark ’03) and John Shavulsky (’01), a daughter, Delaney Reese, Dec. 7, 2009. Judy (Himes ’04) and Sam Perrin, a son, Quinton Jeffrey, Dec. 13, 2009. Stacy (White ’00) and Tom Caves, a daughter, Jocelynn Faith, Dec. 24, 2009. Karla (See ’00) and Heath Winsheimer, a daughter, Aubrey Nickole, April 20, 2009. Tricia (Muzzey ’02) and Craig Hartle (’02), a son Jack, April 9, 2009. Jean (Kapp ’40) Birtcil, Oct. 15, 2009. Twila (Rea ’31) Maxwell, Oct. 18, 2009. Keith R. Beichner (’66), Oct. 16, 2009. Ella (Evanek ’52) Brooks, Oct. 24, 2009. Virginia (Patton ’54) Abbas, Oct. 11, 2009. Homer F. Miller (’33), Nov.4, 2009. Nancy L. (Slattery ’66) Mulligan, Oct. 5, 2009. Stephen F. Pajersky (’52), Nov. 10, 2009. Lois (Brown ’68) Trunk, Nov. 14, 2009. Doria (Bernhart ’77) Gregg, Nov. 28, 2009. Shirley (Walker ’55) Dunbar, Nov. 25, 2009. Ward Joins Luminus Devices As President/CEO Keith T.S. Ward (’79) was named president, chief executive officer and member of the board of directors of Luminus Devices. “Keith brings to Luminus an extensive background in general lighting as well as executive leadership experience,” said Dennis Costello, chair of the board for Luminus Devices. “As a proven leader who is well-respected throughout the lighting industry, we are confident Keith’s distinguished career and accomplishments will be an invaluable asset to Luminus.” Prior to joining Luminus Devices, Ward was president and chief operating officer of EYE Lighting International of North America, where he led the company to profitability and growth as well as expanded market share. Before EYE Lighting, Ward served as general manager of General Electric Company where he was responsible for developing global synergy in specialty lighting products serving niche segments. His previous positions include managing director, GE Lighting of India, automotive product general manager of Quartz and Entertainment Product Manager. Ward received an M.B.A. from John Carroll University of Cleveland, and a B.S.B.A. from Clarion University. “The position of President and CEO of Luminus Devices is a tremendous opportunity to lead an innovative company with a very exciting future,” said Ward. “I look forward to advancing PhlatLight LEDs into the lighting market as we extend our corporate momentum and lead Luminus to the next phase of growth.” Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid-state light sources – PhlatLight® LEDs – for a variety of lighting applications. Its headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities are located in Billerica, Mass. Gorman E. Shaffer (’64), Sept. 22, 2009. alumni spotlight Carol (Blair ’65) Troese, Oct. 3, 2009 Russell E. Daly, retired, facilities management department, Nov. 9, 2009. Stacy L. Burger (’97), Sept. 30, 2009. M. Jeanne (Beatty ’49) Haines, Jan. 28, 2010. Douglas M. Best (’68), Dec. 2, 2009. Robert B. Mays (’51), Jan. 31, 2010. Margaret E. (Holler ’69) Miller, Dec. 14, 2009. Harry E. Wolfe (’43), Feb. 3, 2010. Vincent J. Currant, retired faculty/ coach at Venango Campus, Aug. 5, 2009. Donald E. Grady (’61), July 29, 2009. Kelley D. Raybuck, junior nursing student, Dec. 18, 2009. Edna (Ahlgrim ’42) Holler, May 16, 2009. Claud Swisher, retired, facilities management department, Jan. 4, 2010. Frank W. Bechtel, Jr., (’87), Dec. 23, 2009. Jeanne M. (Macfarlane ’74) Martin, Dec. 27, 2009. Hilary R. Vida (’63), June 4, 2009. Terrie (Sloan ’87) Klingler, Dec. 22, 2009. William O. Daugherty (’57), Feb. 2, 2010. Ruth (Davis ’52) Smith, Oct. 26, 2009. Richard P. Aaron (’97), Feb. 8, 2010. James B. White (’68), Jan. 7, 2010. Richard L. Jack (’71), Feb. 9, 2010. Hazel A. (McCleery ’40) Lynch, Jan. 16, 2010. David A. Ridenour (’72), Dec. 23, 2009. Mary (Britton ’32) Belton, Jan. 22, 2010. Cathryn Hintze (’93), Jan. 13, 2010. Megan (O’Shea ’99) Durst, Jan. 23, 2010. Clarion University Related Deaths John Reish Jr., former assistant football coach, Oct. 17, 2009. Dr. Robert Copeland, retired faculty, speech communication and theatre, Jan. 17, 2010. Dr. Gustav Knoitzky, retired anthropology faculty, Feb. 3, 2010. Terry Bish, facilities management, Feb. 10, 2010. Correction: In the July 2007 issue of Clarion and Beyond Scott Litty ’89 was incorrectly reported as deceased. www.clarion.edu | 17 alumni notes CLARION AND BEYOND Alumni Information Update Dr. Gustav A. Konitzky, 85, of Emlenton, Pa., retired anthropology professor, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 3, 2010. He taught at Clarion from 1963-94 and was curator of the museum in Founders Hall and director of the archaeological field programs. Born in Germany, he received his B.S. equivalent from the University of Glessen, B.A. equivalent from the University of Bonn and University of Kiel, all in Germany. His M.S. is from Purdue University, where he was the first German national to attend Purdue through a UNESCO scholarship; and his Ph.D. is from Indiana University. Konitzky passed up a trip to Nigeria, Africa, to take a job at Clarion University in 1963. President James Gemmell was in the process of building a liberal arts program including setting up an anthropology program. By the summer of 1964, he had established a fieldwork program in both Clarion and East konitzky Brady. He helped to develop the undergraduate B.A. degree in anthropology and a training program for museum administration with Clarion University’s College of Business Administration. The summer field program he established led to 20 years of anthropological digs and contract work such as a cultural inventory survey for Tionesta, Pa., providing hands-on experience for numerous Clarion University students. He also established a medical anthropology course in 1992 that he taught at Clarion University–Venango Campus. 18 | April ’10 Name _________________________________________________ First M.I. Last Maiden Graduation Year _________ Major ________________________ Birthday ______________________________________________ Address _ _____________________________________________ City___________________ State ________ Zip______________ Home phone _______________ Cell phone_________________ Preferred e-mail _______________________________________ Spouse’s name_ _______________________________________ Spouse’s graduation year (if alumni) _____________________ Children’s names, gender, and birth dates ________________ ______________________________________________________ Employer Address _____________________________________ physical education instructor. He spent his career at Rocky Grove, retiring from there in 1974. CURRAN During those 30 years, he coached basketball, baseball and track and field, thus receiving the nickname “Coach.” He is survived by three children, Harry M. Curran and his wife, Kay, of Franklin, Patrick J. Curran and his wife, Lisa, of Franklin, and Christine L. Curran of Fairview Park, Ohio; four grandchildren, Michael V. “Skip” Curran of Franklin, Andrew B. Curran and his wife, Meggan, of Pittsburgh, Timothy M. Skarupski of Franklin and Conner P. Curran of Franklin; a brother, Francis G. Curran and his wife, Nancy, of New Middleton, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews. Dr. Robert Copeland Dr. Bob Copeland, 81, retired professor of speech communication and theatre, died Jan. 17, 2010, in Wichita, Kan. He taught at Clarion University from 1959-85, playing an instrumental role in the development of the theatre department. During his 30-year career at Clarion, Copeland directed and acted in a variety of Broadway Please check one: o For publication in Clarion and Beyond and online *Please note: Information in the yellow shaded portion is for Alumni Office use only and is not for publication. o For Alumni files only, not for publication Employer’s Name_ _____________________________________ Vincent Curran Vincent J. “Coach” Curran, 98, of Franklin, Pa., who taught health and coached basketball at Clarion University–Venango Campus, died Aug. 5, 2009. He was born May 18, 1911, in Emlenton, the son of Michael Henry Curran and Katherine Anthony Curran. He was married July 4, 1949, to the former Doris C. Engstrom, and she preceded him in death on July 6, 2007. He graduated in 1929 from Emlenton High School, where he held basketball scoring records for decades. Curran received his bachelor of science degree in health and physical education from the University of Illinois in 1934. He joined Quaker State Motor Oil Co. that same year and stayed with the firm until 1944. That’s when he accepted a teaching position at Rocky Grove High School as the health and The Center for Advancement of Clarion University 840 Wood Street Clarion University, Clarion PA 16214-1232 814-393-2572; Fax 814-393-1834 e-mail: Alumni@clarion.edu musicals and other theatre productions. He was best known for his productions in Hart Chapel Theatre and on stage for his performance as Big Daddy in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Following his retirement, Copeland moved to Hollywood, Calif., where he became a member of the Screen Actors Guild. He enjoyed character acting in a City___________________ State ________ Zip ______________ Employer Phone_ ______________________________________ Position/Title_ _________________________________________ Comments_ ___________________________________________ We Want to Know About You! Dr. Gustav Konitzky ______________________________________________________ Signature (required)_ ___________________________________ Submit your update on-line at http://www.clarion.edu/alumni We need your preferred e-mail address in order for our communication to reach you in a timely manner. Please send your preferred e-mail address, along with your name, to alumni@clarion.edu. or, update your record using the form above. number of television shows and movies such as “Father of the Bride,” starring Steve Martin. He also returned to Wichita to play at the Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre. Copeland was born April 8, 1928, and was raised in Valley Center, Kan. He began his lifelong career by directing and performing at the Red Barn Play House in Valley Center. He played in several musicals at Wichita State University and community theatre. He received his B.A. degree from University of Wichita, Wichita, Kan., and M.A. and Ph.D. from University of Denver, Denver, Colo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He is survived by daughter, Jodie CopelandBaker (Rick) of Rose Hill, Kan.; stepson, COPELAND Lennie Tristano of Clarion, Pa.; stepdaughters, Carol Tristano and Tania Tristano, both of Paris, France; a brother, Edward Copeland of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Helen Connell of Wichita; a grandson, Caleb Baker and a granddaughter, Markie Baker; a great-grandson, Landyn McInerney; and numerous nieces and nephews. C l a r i o n U n i v e r s i t y SUMMER SPORT CAMPS 2010 Baseball June 14-18 – Day Camp June 21-25 – Day Camp Boy’s Basketball July 11-15 – Individual Overnight Camp July 16-17 – Team Overnight Camp July 18-22 – Individual Overnight Camp Girl’s Basketball July 9-11 – Senior High Team Camp July 9-11 – Junior High Team Camp July 11-15 – Elite Position Camp July 11-15 – Individual Camp July 18-22 – Individual Camp July 23-25 – Senior High Team Camp Cross Country July 25-29 – Boys and Girls Camp Football Tennis Soccer Wrestling June 7-11 – Kids Day Camp June 23-25 – High School Position Team Camp July 12-16 – Youth League Camp June 28-July 2 – Day Camp-Coed June 28-July 2 – Goal Keeping Camp-Coed July 19-23 – Venango Junior Day Camp-Coed July 26-30 – Res. 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The total number of student athletes recognized represents 39 percent of Clarion University students participating in athletics, the highest mark since the luncheon was started in 1991. The cumulative Quality-Point Average (QPA) for all student athletes for the previous two semesters was 2.91. “This is an opportunity to say what is really good about our university and we know it,” said Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald. “We are celebrating good athletes and good people. By inviting a faculty member who support you in class and in athletics it demonstrates they understand and appreciate what you do.” Receiving special recognition from Clarion University’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) were: Dr. Robert Girvan, Faculty of the Year Award, and President Grunenwald for his contributions to Clarion University athletics. Chad Thomas received the Extra Effort Award. Girvan, a professor of sociology, received his award from Rich Eckert, president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. The award is voted upon by Clarion University’s student athletes. Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85, ’88) presented the award to President Grunenwald on behalf of SAAC and the entire athletic department for Grunenwald’s support for athletics during his distinguished career as a faculty member and administrator. Grunenwald has announced he will retire in June. Katis also presented the Extra Effort Award to Chad Thomas from Clarion University’s Office of Student and University Affairs. Thomas helps intercollegiate athletics in a wideranging fashion from team building Front from left: golf team members Jared Schmader, Sean Foust and Zach to helping with pre-game setups for Schloemer; back from left: President Joseph Grunenwald, golf coach Marty football and basketball games. Rinker with the Carlson Cup and Dr. Robert Girvan, Faculty of the Year. The men’s golf team, coached by Marty Rinker, received the rotating Carlson Cup, named in honor of former Clarion University Athletic Director Bob of 2009 are also eligible for the award. Each Carlson, presented to the team that has athlete achieving this level is asked to bring a shown the greatest improvement in QPA during faculty member or university individual who has the last calendar year. influenced their career to the luncheon. The luncheon recognizes student athletes for Dr. Kevin Roth (MBA ’81), faculty athletic achieving a cumulative QPA of 3.20 or higher; representative, introduced the athletes, who or had two consecutive semesters of a 3.2 QPA received a certificate from Grunenwald and or higher; or had two consecutive semesters of Katis, and introduced their guest. a 3.2 QPA or higher in the spring and fall terms of 2008. Freshmen and transfer students who achieve a 3.2 QPA or higher in the fall term 2010 Clarion Football Alumni Golf Outing April 24, 2010 Hi-Level Golf Course Entry Fee: $80 Hole Sponsor: $100 Entry fee includes: • • • • Registration 10 a.m. Shotgun start 11 a.m. www.clariongoldeneagles.com 20 | April ’10 Golf, cart, and greens fees Continental breakfast Lunch, beverages Steak dinner • Skill contests • Cash and prizes • Souvenir shirt information: Robert “Bo” Garritano 724-863-8406 • robertgarritano@comcast.net CLARION AND BEYOND Third Annual Men’s Basketball Golf Shamble April 16, 2010 Pinecrest Country Club proceeds benefit mens basketball scholarships Lunch at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at Noon $125 Entry fee includes: • Golf, cart, greens fees, lunch, and dinner Sponsorship levels: • Hole Sponsor - $100 • Corporate Level - $500 • Player Level - $1,000 • Coach Level - $2,500 • Sportsmanship Level-$5,000 information: Norb Baschnagel Tournament Director 814-226-5098 nbaschnagel@clarion.edu Clarion Scholar Athletes BASEBALL - Gregg Bandzuh, Scott Berkes, Joey Harrison, Kevin Keebler, Jason Krimsky, Jordan Labue, Ray Pollum, Bill Ruhland, Chad White, Robert Wielock and Sean Zimmerman. Kylie Keeney, Jenna Kulik, Crystal Miller, Jill Miller, Bethany Naugle, Danielle Riley, Gina Shero, Lindsay Thill, Alaina Tintera and Sara Trinclisti MEN’S BASKETBALL - Julius Berry, Greg Parker and Mike Sherry. SOFTBALL - Katie Baum, Jocylyn Dimpel, Rebecca Lynch, Marissa Myers, Kacie Nemeth, Cydnee Sankey, Corinna Sternthal and Rachelle Yarger. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL - Joanna Catalano, Rachel Graeff, Bethany Koch, Sara Pratt, Rachel Skolny, Shaina Smith, Lizzie Suwala, Jillian Taylor and Janelle Zabresky. MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING - Steve Cutler, Casey Dunleavy, Rich Eckert, Jon Kofmehl, Garet Weston and Luke Wilmoth. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY/TRACK & FIELD Alexis Carter, Nicole Halford, Kim Hanslovan, Amy Kirkwood, Kristine Mellor, Kara Mizak, Lisa Nickel, Allison Regan, Kate Reinhart, Jenna Schwerer, Molly Smathers and Jamie Wyatt. WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING - Margaret Bentley, Whitney Dudek, Jena Gardone, Laura Herron, Kaitlyn Johnson, Kayla Kelosky, Jamie Maloney, Jessica Munoz, Morgan Oberlander, Kim Ogden, Katie Sagaser, Madi Sewell, Kayla Shull, Samantha VanDyke and Megan Williams. FOOTBALL - Bob Beidl, Craig Bunney, Nathan Conway, Mark Divins, David Dunn, James Eckels, Mike Felker, Ben Fiscus, Alfonso Hoggard, Gerald Hudson, Kory Kusick, Matt Long, Matt Mix, Andrew Paronish, Mike Pelto, Eli Rupert, Nick Sipes, Shawn Sopic, Anthony Stimac and Ren Yonker MEN’S GOLF - Sean Foust, Zach Schloemer and Jared Schmader. WOMEN’S GOLF - Kim Dulski, Ashley Longstreth, Krista Matarrese, Jenna Rinker and Samantha Veights. SOCCER - Lyndsey Brecosky, Jordan Daloisio, Beth Ellen Dibeler, Tessa Endress, Stephanie Harrison, Emily Heasley, Athletic Director Dave Katis (’85, ’88) (left) presents the Extra Effort Award to Chad Thomas. TENNIS - Lauren Eonta, Haylee Gardner, Devin Rombach and Alysia Sturdivant. VOLLEYBALL - Nicole Andrusz, Katie Aurand, Leirin Baker, Rhianon Brady, Joy Carey, Rebecca Ferragonio, Leeann Higginbotham, Kayla Rodak, Sarah Sheffield, Amanda Stefanov and Rebecca Webb. WRESTLING - Tyler Bedelyon, Steven Cressley, Hadley Harrison, Jay Ivanco, Greg Lewis, Justin McCrillis, Cameron Moran, Alex Thomas and Joe Waltko. Follow your favorite Clarion Sport Team online at: www.clariongoldeneagles.com www.clarion.edu | 21 et u q n a B ion nd Induct 22 f F o a l l m a H e s ’ t r o p S ‘ n o i r a Cl FRIDAY APRIL 30, 2010 T he Clarion University Sports Hall of Fame Committee has announced that six new members will be inducted as the 22nd Hall of Fame Class in 2010. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, April 30, 2010, at Clarion’s new dining hall (located at Ninth and Wood) beginning at 7p.m. and all are invited to attend. A social is set for 5:30 p.m. at Moore Hall (former President’s residence) on campus. Ticket orders are being handled by Associate A.D. Wendy “We want to congratulate the new inductees, as well as the Hall of Fame Committee on another job well done,” said fifth-year Clarion A.D. Dave Katis (’85, ’88). “This will be another great class of inductees who made a very significant contribution to Clarion Athletics during their time on campus. We look forward to their induction on April 30. ” Enclosed below is a snapshot of the careers of our 2010 inductees: MARK D. ANGLE – Wrestling AL LEFEVRE - Golf Coach • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2001 Clarion University Graduate – Secondary Education/Biology 1998-2000 Clarion Team Captain 1997-2000 Career Wrestling Record 126-11 Three-Time NCAA Division I All-American 1998 (4th- 134), 1999 (3rd- 141), 2000 (4th- 141) 1998 & 1999 EWL Champion 134 & 141 lbs. 1998, 1999, 2000 PSAC Champion 1999 East – West All-Star Match 1965 Clarion University Graduate – Speech Therapy 2002-08 Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Committee Fall 1999–Spring 2008 – Head Golf Coach (nine yrs.) 2005 & 2002 Clarion PSAC Team Champions 2006 & 2002 PSAC “Coach of the Year” 2002-08 Clarion- Seven Straight NCAA D-II Appearances Lefevre’s Teams Own All Clarion Golf Records Clarion PSAC Runners-up (4) East Region (1) 1962-63 Clarion Starting QB JODI PEZEK BURNS – Volleyball CHARLES “CHUCK” NANZ - Men’s Swim Coach • 1991 Clarion University Graduate – Elementary Education • 1987-90 four-year Clarion Volleyball Starter • 1990 & 1989 First Team AVCA All-Region • Clarion Career Records In Kills (1,444), Hitting, Total Blocks (803), Solo (356), Assist (447) • Also Career 786 Digs, 171 Service Aces • 1988 Clarion First PSAC Team Title • Clarion VB Coach (1995-98; 2006); Softball (1992-94) • • • • • • • • 1969-70 – Head Coach Clarion’s First Men’s Season 1969-70 – Clarion Places Second at PSACs 1971-77 – Clarion Wins PSAC Titles (7) 1970-77 – Clarion Dual Meet Record 74-10 Clarion had three Undefeated Seasons Under Nanz Several Top 10 Teams In NAIA & D-II Nationals Clarion 13th or Better at Nationals Every Year Started Clarion Summer Swim Camps FRANK W. GRUNDLER – Wrestling/Football CHRIS WEIBEL - Football • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22 | April ’10 Snodgrass, 111 Tippin Gymnasium. Tickets are $35 per person and are available by contacting Snodgrass at 814-393-1989. Checks should be made payable to Clarion Sports Hall of Fame. The new inductees include four athletes and two coaches and they are: Mark D. Angle (’01) – wrestling, Frank W. Grundler (’67) – wrestling/ football, Jodi Pezek Burns (’91) – volleyball/ coach, Al Lefevre (’65) – golf coach/football), Charles “Chuck” Nanz – men’s swimming coach and Chris Weibel (’98) – football. 1967 Clarion University Graduate – Secondary Education/Geography 1962, 64-66 four-year Wrestling Letterman 1965 PSAC Champion at 191 lbs. 1963 & ’64 WPSCAC Champion 191 lbs. 1964-66 Undefeated In Dual Matches 2 ½ Years 1964-66 Clarion Team Dual Record 34-2 1965 Clarion Wins First PSAC Team Title 1964-65 Football Letterman at Def. End 1965 – 51 Solo Tackles; All NAIA D-18 1998 Clarion University Graduate – Marketing 1993, 1995-98 Clarion Football QB Set 5 Clarion Career Records – Att. (1,065) Comp. (586), TDs (65), Yds. (7,845), T.O. (8,136) 1996 – Season Rec. Yds. (2,880), TDs (32), T.O. (3,050) 1996 – HM A-A; All PSAC-West - #2 Rated In D-II. 1996 – Led Clarion to 11-3 Rec., East Region Title 1996 – Clarion Advanced To NCAA “Final Four” 2004-09 Clarion Assistant Coach CLARION AND BEYOND Orozco Named Athletics Development Officer F ederico “Fred” Orozco is the new athletics development officer for the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. He started his new position Feb. 15, succeeding Ken Nellis, who left Clarion for another position. “I will be seeking major gifts through the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. to support the Clarion University athletic programs,” said Orozco. “I am looking forward to learning about support from the community for the foundation and how I can enhance this support.” A native of Arizona, Orozco moved to Pennsylvania in 2008. It was a return home for his wife, Anita, an Ellwood City native. “I like non-profit fundraising and I am comfortable in that arena,” said Orozco. “This opportunity to support Clarion University presented itself and I felt it was a good fit for me.” Orozco reports that media relations and marketing are a family trait. He is descendent from Mexican immigrants and his grandfather was the first Spanish speaking radio announcer in Tucson, Ariz. “He was a natural at it,” Orozco said about his grandfather. “He got to meet Elvis Presley and was friends with Senator Barry Goldwater. I never had an interest in being in radio, but I liked the media and I still like the environment.” Orozco worked in general broadcasting before going to the University of Arizona at Tucson, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in media relations with a minor in marketing. Following his graduation, he was marketing and promotions director for Journal Broadcast Group from 1994-98; development director for United Way & Big Brothers Big Sisters, 1998-2001; executive director of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2001-05; and director of media relations for VMS VOICETRAK, 2005-08; all in Tucson, Ariz. In these positions, he managed donor relations, event planning, media and public relations, market research and analysis, event planning, budget preparation/ administration, legislative affairs and leadership. “The media changed and I changed too,” he explained. “When I joined United Way & Big Brothers Big Sisters that started my path with non-profits.” The Orozco’s reside in Petrolia, Pa. Anita works in human resources for Sonneborn in Petrolia. They have two grown children, Matthew of Los Angeles, orozco Calif., and Jenna of Tuscon, and two children at home, Jacinto, seven, and Benjamin, three. ‘Evening Peace’ Premiere Benefits Scholarships Evening Peace performers from left to right – Casey C. Teske, Paula Amrod, Janice Grunenwald, Dimitrie Lazich, Cristina Castaldi, Bryan Register, P. Brent Register, and Trina Gallup. The premiere of the original composition “Evening Peace” brought a night of outstanding music to Clarion University while benefitting students enrolled in the Honors Program. The concert, held Nov. 13, 2009, at the Walter Hart Chapel, marked the opening of a scholarship fundraising campaign to benefit the Honors Program. The Clarion University Honors Program, initiated in 1986, has become a motivator in the university community for producing scholars and leaders. It provides an academic opportunity for students whose intellectual and creative interests and abilities are beyond conventional university offerings, and gives students the opportunity to enrich their education through specially designed courses and extracurricular involvement. “This was a good beginning for the campaign,” said Brooke Murray, assistant director of alumni relations and annual fund for the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. “We were pleased with the support for both the premiere of such an outstanding composition and for the Honors Program.” “Evening Peace” is the third collaboration between Dr. P. Brent Register, professor of music at Clarion University and assistant director of the Honors Program, and artist John Digby. The composition is a song cycle using text from 10 poems by the eighth-century Chinese poet, Tu Fu. Digby’s translations, or “improvisations” as he prefers, of these poems reflect a variety of moods, metaphor, innuendo and often delve into a place of shadows before resurfacing back into light. www.clarion.edu | 23 ‘Fly, Eagles, Fly’ Endowed Scholarship Campaign C larion has a well deserved reputation for helping students realize their dreams. In continuing the tradition, the “Fly, Eagles, Fly” Endowed Scholarship Campaign is currently underway. The “Fly, Eagles, Fly” campaign, while designed to encourage scholarship support for all Clarion students, is focused on providing opportunities for students committed to the rigorous professional preparation of the Honors Program and accomplished student athletes who participate in Golden Eagle athletics. Building on our reputation, Clarion University is preparing for the future because we expect to be around, doing what we do, for generations to come. We plan to be here another hundred years and more, perpetuating the same values you now appreciate and support. You can help! A scholarship is a public affirmation of the value of education and serves as a reward for hard work and academic achievement. More than ever before, scholarship aid is a critical determining factor in a student’s university choice. For those that choose Clarion, scholarship opportunities provide a solid foundation for students to build careers and prepare for their life’s work. You can become one of many to support an existing fund or establish a new endowment fund with Clarion University Foundation, Inc. You can create an endowment in your own name or you can memorialize a loved one or someone else who has strongly impacted your life for good, such as a teacher, a coach, a spouse, parent, child or a trusted friend. Endowments can be established with Clarion University Foundation, Inc. now, during life. You can use cash, securities and real estate – almost anything of value. Or you can arrange for an endowment to be established through your will at the time of death. Some people do both. They establish an endowment now so they can watch it grow and “FLY, EAGLES, FLY” SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN Full Scholarship Endowment Half Scholarship Endowment Tuition Scholarship Endowment Named Scholarship Endowment starting at $425,000 $250,000 $225,000 $ 25,000 Or you can help with a gift of any amount to an existing scholarship endowment. Commitments can extend over a five-year period and may also have tax benefits for you. enjoy the satisfaction of seeing their fund benefit others. They may add to it periodically and possibly encourage family members and friends to get involved. Then, through their wills, they make provision for a final and often larger contribution. One reason for establishing an endowment now is to have in place a means whereby friends and loved ones can tangibly express their thoughtfulness during bereavement. Being able to give to something permanent that represents your ongoing influence can mean a lot to them. When you establish an endowment, you accomplish several things: You express confidence in the future of Clarion University; you create a lasting legacy; you encourage present and future leadership; and you make a difference! DO IT NOW LATER OR NOW and LATER With a little planning, you can fund a scholarship endowment now and can enjoy watching it grow and benefit Clarion students. While it may not be feasible to start a fund now, your estate will likely have enough resources at your passing. Start it now, add to it over time and make a final gift through your estate plan. “Fly, Eagles, Fly” and leave behind your legacy. 24 | April ’10 Contact us to learn more: 814-393-2572 or giving@clarion.edu 2008-2009 Donor Report Annual Report 2008/2009 Mr. Frank A. Pici ’77 and Mrs. Sharon L. Pici Center for Orthopaedics Sports Medicine- Dr. Douglas S. Fugate An important facet of the Alumni Association is participation in the Annual Fund. By making an annual gift to Clarion University, you have improved our facilities, provided scholarships to deserving students and most importantly, you have raised the profile and prestige of your alma mater. We hope you are proud of the progress we have made together. Clarion University is very fortunate to have loyal and generous supporters, and we can’t say THANK YOU enough! Below we list donors who have demonstrated a commitment through gifts or pledge payments of $1,000 or more from July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation Clarion Students’ Association Mr. Randall P. Richard ’87 and Mrs. Diana L. (Lee) Richard ’89 Mr. Michael J. Cole ’89 and Mrs. Stephanie R. (Sherman) Cole ’90 RRR Roadhouse- Keystone Restaurant Group Inc. Colegrove Educational Trust RX Xpress - Mr. Paul Grisnik and Mrs. Pamela Grisnik S & T Bank S & T Bancorp Charitable Foundation Estate of Mary L. Seifert University Club $5,000 or more annually Dr. Ernest C. Aharrah ’49 and Mrs. Margaret A. (Behringer) Aharrah ’49 Allergy & Asthma Clinic Dr. Harold Hartley and Mrs. Carolyn Hartley Hincken Emigh Family Charitable Foundation-Mr. Robert D. Emigh ’74 and Mrs. Emily K. (Hincken) Emigh ’72 Mr. Michael F. Hughes and Mrs. Joyce Hughes Estate of Theodore R. Shaw Estate of Helen F. Shields Community Care Management ServicesMr. Royce E. Freebourn ’80 and Mrs. Rose Marie Freebourn Corcetti Rentals - Mr. Ronald J. Corcetti ’71 and Mrs. Shawn D. (Williams) Corcetti ’71 F. L. Crooks & Co. - Mr. James M. Crooks ’74 and Mrs. Lydia K. (Pifer) Crooks ’80 Estate of David C. Smith Delta Development Group Inc. Mr. Leroy D. Kline, Jr. ’80 and Mrs. Gail Kline Mr. John R. Tedeschi ’79 and Mrs. Melanie R. Tedeschi Mr. Charles E. Dreibelbis and Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis Eagle Park Associates LP II - Mr. Jay P. Kumar ’82 Mr. Howard Shreckengost Mr. Gregory D. Barnes Edith C. Justus Charitable Trust Total Energy Corp. - Mr. Robert W. Armentano ’80 and Mrs. Corine Armentano Mr. Todd Bauer and Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) Bauer ’84 Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mr. Douglas S. Elliott ’76 and Mrs. Holly Elliott Estate of Virginia Kaufman UHS of Delaware, Inc. Hager Paving Inc. Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust The Kriebel Organization Mr. Reginald A. Wells, Jr. ’08 Health Career Fund Burns & Burns Associates Mr. Nicholas Kuzemka and Mrs. Carole G. Kuzemka Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Ms. Lisa D. Kerle Mr. Justin B. Kuzemka ’92 and Mrs. Cynthia Kuzemka Dr. George Wollaston ’57 and Mrs. Twila M. Wollaston ’58 AT&T Foundation Capstone Development Corporation Mrs. Betty M. (McCutcheon) Chan ’74 Clarion County Community Bank Mr. Allan A. Coburn and Mrs. Earla B. (Brock) Coburn ’49 Industrial Scientific Foundation Mr. Alfred H. Lander ’74 and Mrs. Janet Lander The Commodore Corporation Mr. Charles P. Leach, Jr. and Mrs. Sonja Leach Mr. Louis B. Dean, Jr. ’74 and Mrs. Bea Dean Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. Ms. Janet L. Decker ’60 Mr. Mark R. Demich ’79 and Mrs. Deborah Demich Mr. Damian A. Eonta ’76 and Mrs. Taryn A. (Czajkoski) Eonta ’76 Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Jane K. France ’71 and Mr. Christian L. Allison Mrs. Janice B. (Black) Fuellhart Glenn Redi-Mix Mr. Larry P. Gourley ’73 and Mrs. Janet F. Gourley ’99 Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald and Mrs. Janice M. Grunenwald Mr. William E. Hager ’80 and Mrs. Diana M. (Murphy) Hager ’82 Mr. Don Lewis and Mrs. Betty D. Lewis Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation Mr. Michael D. Maguire ’99 and Mrs. Pamela Maguire Anonymous Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan ’56 and Mrs. Mary F. (Master) McElhattan ’72 National City Mr. Wayne Norris ’65 and Mrs. Jacalyn Norris Kraus Sorce Inc. Mr. James E. Kriebel and Mrs. Penny Kriebel McDonald’s - Mr. Gene Puskash President’s Club $2,500 - $4,999 Alpha Gamma Phi Alumni Association Arby’s - Toby Food Group Inc. Mr. William G. Arnold ’84 and Mrs. Donna M. Arnold Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust Mr. Patrick A. McDonough and Mrs. Holly McDonough Meadville Womens Club Mr. Alan Meltzer and Mrs. Amy Meltzer Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation Inc. Monroe Heights Development Corporation Dr. Andrew M. Turner and Dr. Sharon L. Montgomery Campus Habitat - University Apartments Mr. Michael G. Casciato ’81 Northwest Savings Bank Estate of Barbara Oldt Dr. James G. Pesek and Mrs. Karen Westfall Pesek Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust PFPC, Inc. Mr. Louis J. Phillips and Mrs. Sandra Hart Phillips www.clarion.edu | 21 donor report Mr. Pete P. Caristo ’55 Hoffman Electric Inc Charles P. Leach Jr., Mr. Jeffrey W. Chalovich ’85 Mr. Kenneth C. Jumper ’70 and Mrs. Barbara B. Jumper President, Clarion University Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors & Clarion Hospital A Message from Patrick J. Kahle ’92, President, Clarion University Alumni Association Board of Directors Chartwells Mr. Alfred Clarke and Mrs. Ruth Clarke Mr. Daniel L. Coon ’72 and Mrs. Linda S. (Nosker) Coon ’75 Mr. Robert E. Crawford and Mrs. Dorothy Crawford Mr. James Curry and Mrs. Joyce A. (Andre) Curry ’61 T he path to Clarion University’s future is paved in part by its generous supporters. Because of your support last year, more talented students were able to achieve their educational goals with the aid of scholarships. We were able to provide better resources to encourage our faculty to pursue research opportunities, and continue to build on our academic reputation and strengthen our athletic programs. Our boards have made a commitment to supporting Clarion University annually, and we are encouraging the support of our alumni and friends. For all who have already made a gift to the annual fund, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. For those of you who have not, please consider joining us this year. It’s a great time to begin! Dr. Brenda Dede DeMan’s Ms. Kim L. (Lehman) Dismuke ’77 DuBois Business College Inc Mr. Daniel W. Dunkelberger ’73 and Mrs. Linda Dunkelberger Mr. Richard Dziura and Mrs. Sue A. (Schmidt) Dziura ’79 Mr. Roger Engle and Mrs. Beverly A. Engle ’71 Dr. Soga Ewedemi Express Label Company - Mr. Michael C. Sisinni ’79 and Mrs. Ilia M. (Rodriguez) Sisinni ’80 Mr. David J. Katis ’85 and Mrs. Julie (Shingledecker) Katis Mr. Michael R. Keefer and Mrs. Cathy R. (Rhodes) Keefer ’93 Mr. Paul B. Kemble, Jr. ’68 Mr. Patrick L. Kiehl ’72 Mr. James D. Knowles and Mrs. Maxine Knowles Mr. Anthony Kolencik and Dr. Patricia L. Kolencik Dr. William Krugh and Mrs. Nancy Krugh Ms. Deborah L. Kuhn Dr. Patty H. Laswick Mr. Frank Lignelli, Jr. ’50 and Mrs. Joyce R. (Simpson) Lignelli ’48 Mr. Anthony C. Linnan ’89 and Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) Linnan ’73 Mr. James Little and Mrs. Cynthia Little Mr. Ronald B. Lucas ’82 and Mrs. Debra L. Lucas Miss Kathyrn M. Ludwig ’89 Mr. Richard C. Malacarne ’63 and Mrs. Nancy C. (Coax) Malacarne ’63 Mrs. Mary Lou H. (Herbert) Pae ’79 Mrs. Lois K. (Kindelberger) Albrecht ’52 Mr. Paul D. Palmer ’61 and Mrs. Paula J. Palmer AMYMSA Mr. John Fallon and Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart) Fallon ’57 Mr. John R. Anderson ’66 and Dr. Carole J. (Gazibara) Anderson ’66 Dr. Jeffrey W. Ferguson and Mrs. Janet Ferguson APSCUF - Clarion Chapter First United National Bank APSCURF FirstEnergy Foundation Mr. Stephen G. Arthur ’85 Mr. John Foster and Mrs. Dorry Foster Dr. William S. Barnes and Mrs. Linda G. Barnes ’95 Mr. John B. Mason and Mrs. Sally W. Mason ’70 Dr. Joseph P. Fotos and Mrs. Libby Fotos Massachusetts Mutual Dr. Benjamin Freed and Mrs. Deb Freed Fullington Trailways LLC Masterflo Pump, Inc. - Mr. William E. Frohlich ’85 and Mrs. Cynthia Frohlich Dr. William E. Fulmer ’77 and Mrs. Elisabeth (Sibley) Fulmer ’64 Mr. Charles C. Matsko ’70 and Mrs. Loretta V. (Vastadore) Matsko ’71 Dr. Jocelind Gant Mr. Ray McGunigle Mr. Jon W. Gardner ’61 and Mrs. Sue Ann Gardner Ms. Bonnie L. McIlvaine ’65 Mrs. Colleen S. (Straub) Gaughan ’84 Mr. Michael G. Miller ’92 Geico Philanthropic Foundation Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing (3M) Mr. Brian A. Brewer ’83 Congressman James W. Gerlach Venango Area Community Foundation Mr. Andrew C. Brindger ’70 Mrs. Beverly R. (Reese) Greenwell ’59 Mr. Melvin A. Mitchell ’80 and Mrs. Susan Mitchell Venango Training & Development Center Mr. Robert Bubb and Mrs. Marsha Bubb The Burgess-McCormac Foundation Mr. J. Alan Mochnick and Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Estate of James F. Wiberg Mr. Steven Grejda and Mrs. Elaine F. Grejda Dr. Gail F. (Fulton) Grejda ’66 Mr. James E. Moffatt ’70 and Mrs. Marilyn D. (Pyle) Moffatt ’70 Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Presbyterian Women of 2nd Presbyterian Church Dr. Charles P. Prezzia and Mrs. Karen S. Prezzia Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Estate of Darrell E. Shick St. Marys Insurance Agency, Inc.Mr. Jeffrey F. Azzato ’85 and Mrs. Michele Azzato The Tavern Mr. Richard Thomas and Mrs. Jacalyn A. (Dunn) Thomas ’80 Mr. Terry G. Aldridge and Ms. Patricia Thomas ’79 Clarion Investors’ Club $1,000 - $2,499 Ms. Margaret M. Barth ’71 Mr. Norman F. Basso ’76 and Mrs. Tina E. Basso Mr. Edward J. Bauer ’70 and Mrs. Kathryn C. Bauer Ms. Heidi M. Bliss ’82 BookRenter.com Mr. Eric D. Booth ’80 and Mrs. Sarah E. (Scott) Booth ’80 Mr. H. Eugene Burns and Mrs. Susanne A. Burns Mr. W. Paul Bylaska and Mrs. Carol Bylaska C & A Trees Unlimited AK Steel Corporation Suzan Albanesi and David D. Davenport ’71 26 | April ’10 Mr. Darl Callen, Jr. and Mrs. Madelon D. Callen ’65 Mr. Roderick Campbell and Ms. Linda R. Campbell ’80 Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Mr. William R. Hartman ’70 and Mrs. Irene A. Hartman Dr. John W. Heard Mr. Michael H. Hinderliter ’71 and Mrs. Kay M. Hinderliter Mr. Justin Hoffman ’82 Mr. John Marinich ’75 and Mrs. Patricia S. (Semonich) Marinich ’75 Mr. Gerald C. Marterer ’67 and Mrs. Suzanne C. (Conroy) Marterer ’67 Mr. Dalph McNeil and Mrs. Nancy McNeil Dr. Ronald E. Montgomery and Mrs. Judith Montgomery Mr. Robert W. Montgomery ’65 and Mrs. Sheila J. Montgomery Mr. Ralph A. Naples, Jr. ’84 Mr. David W. Ogden ’74 and Mrs. Pamela A. M. Ogden O-I Mr. Robert S. O’Neil ’76 Dr. Wayne E. Schuricht ’67 and Mrs. Joann L. (Scaparra) Schuricht ’69 Mr. Raymond Peltcs and Mrs. Marian Peltcs Ms. Bonnie (Siepiela) SinClair Dirkx ’70 Mr. Ronald W. Smith ’86 Penn Virginia Corporation The J. M. Smucker Co Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Mr. Rich Snow Mr. David A. Peura ’88 and Mrs. Carole L. (Puglia) Peura ’88 South Central Alpha Housing & Health Mr. John P. Hughes ’86 Dr. Todd J. Pfannestiel Mr. James A. Staab ’74 and Mrs. Sally A. (Harris) Staab PNC Bank Corporation STV Architects, Inc. Pope, Drayer and Associates Subway Venture Associates Dr. David D. Porter and Mrs. Helen G. (Grudowski) Porter ’60 Mr. Bruce A. Sukaly ’79 and Mrs. Leslie Sukaly Dr. Randall Potter and Dr. Jeanne Slattery Mr. James Thornton and Mrs. Bridget Thornton Mr. John T. Pulver ’95 and Mrs. Tina M. (Plankenhorn) Pulver ’95 Mr. David D. Todd ’76 Quality Inn & Suites Mr. Jeff Tomeo and Mrs. Barbara A. (Pusty) Tomeo ’81 Dr. Christopher M. Reber Dr. Lou Tripodi and Mrs. Marge F. Tripodi Dr. John H. Reed and Mrs. Barbara R. Reed Mr. Mark E. VanDyke ’80 and Mrs. Cindy L. (Walter) VanDyke ’79 Mr. Donald E. Reno ’55 and Mrs. Mary R. (Vescio) Reno ’55 Verizon Foundation Mr. Daniel J. Richardson ’73 and Mrs. Joanne A. (Kush) Richardson ’73 Wienken & Associates Mr. William E. Roberts and Mrs. Donna T. (Tissue) Roberts ’74 Dr. Kevin J. Roth ’81 and Mrs. Carol A. Roth Mr. Alexander V. Sandusky ’54 and Mrs. Mary Sandusky Mr. Dana Savage and Dr. Hallie E. Savage Mr. Alan C. Schaffer Thank You For Exceeding The Kresge Challenge! Mr. John N. Wiberg ’52 Dr. David K. Wilcox ’75 and Mrs. Denise Wilcox Mr. Ronald J. Wilshire ’72 and Mrs. Stephanie A. (Morgan) Wilshire ’75 Mr. Kerry L. Wolbert ’72 LTC Michael D. Wolozyn ’76 and Mrs. Sharon R. Wolozyn Mr. W. Thomas Wood and Mrs. Teresa F. Wood ’96 On June 30, we met and exceeded a challenge from the Kresge Foundation – a national, private foundation – raising $3.4 million toward the construction of a new $34 million Science and Technology Center at Clarion University. We received a $400,000 grant from Kresge for meeting the challenge grant. The new Science and Technology Center replaced Peirce Science Center and was dedicated in January 2010. The new building is a model in sustainability and a perfect environment for students to learn and take advantage of research opportunities. Contributions to the Clarion Fund are critical to the university because they are unrestricted gifts that can be used where they are most needed. Gifts to the Clarion Fund provide resources to help recruit top faculty, create scholarship programs and enhance the intellectual life of the university. These gifts help Clarion University to meet unexpected challenges, take advantage of unique opportunities and meet the day-to-day challenges of modern higher education. www.clarion.edu | 27 2008-2009 Donor Report CLARION AND BEYOND nonprofit org U.S. POSTAGE PAID Clarion University RETURN TO: University Relations Clarion University of Pennsylvania 840 Wood Street Clarion, PA 16214-1232 CON TU A R G L NS O I T A ! Extravaganza 2010 Alumni Association Distinguished Award Recipients They will be honored: Saturday, April 24, 2010 Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. Reception – 6 p.m. Dinner – 7 p.m. ALPHA GAMMA PHI Distinguished Volunteer Dr. Robert Girvan Distinguished Faculty David Gibbons (’86, ’92) Venango Distinguished Alumni F. Suzanne (Stewart ’70) Jenniches Distinguished Alumni Entertainment: “The Magical Kingdom Live On Stage!” featuring talented Clarion University students www.clarion.edu/extravaganza Sponsored by: Dr. Frank Rocco (’62) 1939-2008 Distinguished Service Reggie Wells Jr. (’08) Distinguished Achievement Charles P. Leach Agency, Inc. Platinum Level Gold level