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Early on a recent autumn morning Clarion President Joseph Grunenwald welcomed a capacity crowd to a community breakfast where he outlined yesterday, today, and tomorrow for Clarion University. He left little doubt that quality would be a part of the future, just as it has been in the past. The following article presents excerpts from his presentation.

A University In Change We are a university in change. Wc arc a university thai

has a proud tradition. A proud set of values. A proud back­ground. Bui wc arc a university lor the future. And we're making the changes necessary al our university thai will take us into the next decade and beyond.

Our values have not changed. Our basic core values arc fundamentally Ihe same as they have been for more than 100 years and they wrap around our belief in Ihe ability of our students, faculty, and staff to do outstanding work beyond their imaginations, given that they pui forth the kind of hard work it takes to be success­ful. That's a bedrock value for Clarion University.

The most important pari of whom and what we are is found in the students we serve, ami thai has been changing. Since we have become a university in 1983, we haven't turned our back on our original mission of educa­tion. Our education enrollment of 40 percent of our students is still the highest proportion of educa­tion majors of any university or college in the stale of Pennsylvania. Wc will never turn oui back on our core business of producing the besi teachers in Pennsylvania. That part of our tradition is alive, well ami growing.

Student Body Changes On the other hand, wc have seen a significant change

in (hat student body. Wc went through a period in our history when the students were predominantly female and

'We are going to commit to quality. We are going to be a leading high-quality insti­tution in the western part of the state. That will be the mantra of our promotion. That will be the core of our business.'

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teachers and later saw an influx of males after World War 11 and the tremendous growth of the '60s as wc broadened our majors.

In the lasl lew years, we have witnessed yet another change in the nature of our enrollment. There are now more off-campus programs, there are more people taking advantage of programs over the Web and there arc more people involved in lifetime learning oppor­tunities with the university than at anytime in our history.

We still remain traditionally constructed in terms of our 18-year-old freshmen and transfer Students, and those are our bread and butler markets. However, that market is essentially flat in terms of possible enrollment growth.

The demography of our prime marketing and service area of west­ern Pennsylvania shows that the number of 18-year-olds has flat­tened out and is starting to fall. The changing demographics will have an impact on Clarion. Over the next four or five years we will have sta­ble enrollments in our traditional students, with the traditional 18-year-old population falling slowly

and the transfer population rising slowly to offset it. What thai will mean is that our enrollment on the Clarion campus is going to remain roughly steady, between 5,000 and 5,300 students over the next five to 10 years.

In the decade prior to 2002, the university enjoyed slow, steady growth.

In 2002, there was a significant jump in enrollment attributable to an influx of funding from the state to devel-op new programs, particularly off-campus programs. As a result, our enrollment jumped by about 250 students or

almost a 4 percent increase in 2002. We have held on to those students, so what accounts for the decline in enrollment over four years?

Students Graduating Faster Some of you will remember a new policy

instituted by the State System of Higher Education lo reduce the number of credits in a degree to a more normal, national average total credit count of 120 from 128 credits. When you reduce the credits, your hope is that your stu-dents gel through the system faster, thereby spending less time and less of their parent's and their own money in the process of getting a degree. That has been exactly the outcome at the university. And that's a good thing. It's a good thing for students, for parents, and a good thing for the commonwealth.

What it means, though, when your students get through your program quicker is that for some period of time the enrollment of the univer­sity will go down as the students who would have been there graduate, on average a half semester early.

Students arc graduating quicker than they did before. It does not mean our admissions

approaches are in any way weaker. Indeed, they are stronger. If you can maintain your market share in a falling segment, as many in business have done, you become more and more aggressive and more and more efficient in a tougher recruitment market and that is what we have done. We anticipate it will flatten out this year.

Enrollment Growth In The Future As the slow growth rate comes back, it still will not be

from the typical 18-year-olds. It is going to be more likely people returning to school after a layoff and graduate students. When our enrollment increases, it will likely be because we have more upper-division transfer students and graduate students on the campus as opposed to a larger number of 18-year-olds. We expect that the 18-year-old student population will be roughly the same.

This is good news all around. We're a leaner university. We're moving our students more quickly through. We're more responsive to community needs in terms of curricula and all of the kinds of programs students need to be successful in the world and that's part of the change we've gone through over the last three or four years. Change can be painful and I can tell you that an enrollment change like that does have financial implications by way of tuition and appropriations, so we have to tighten our belts in significant ways at the university. The next year or so we anticipate we'll be similarly challenged financially as we don't anticipate large changes in appropriations or tuition. What it means then is we will focus on enrollment and enrollment management and we work on those market seg­ments where we can be effective growing our university.

Economic Impact We know it's important to not only us, but also the

community. We have a significant economic effect on this region. Our basic budget in direct spending is about $94 million, including our auxiliaries, dining hall, residence halls, tuition operations, maintenance and all of the other things we do here. When you take the $94 million and turn it into second­ary and tertiary spending (when you get it and spend it on something else) that sort of impact on our region amounts to about $206 million.

When you look at a county like Clarion, where the total domestic product is a little over a billion dollars, you can see the eco­nomic impact of the university on the coun­ty. About 15 to 20 percent of all the spend­ing here is the direct result of what the uni­versity does. We understand that and we appreciate that. We do what we can to keep as much of our purchasing local as our legal restrictions will allow us to do. About a third of our purchasing is local and that is the direct impact of Clarion University.

QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY .

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Investments And Questions For The Future

We are investing in the type of university we need to be to be competitive in this market. All of the schools in western Pennsylvania are determining the positioning strat­egy that they will use as they move forward into the future. Will they be a high-quality school? Will they be an access school? Will they be a middle of the road school? How will they trade on quality, cost and enrollment? Those kinds of decisions are now being made in the western part of the state.

Our intent is to be a high-quality institution. We believe that in this part of the state, if we're the highest-quality option at the most-modest price, we will have a long-term winning strategy. It's expensive to get to high quality. Faculty with national credentials, with nationally competitive research, is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to quality in this business. I'm proud to say that in our faculty, we have some of the finest. Indeed, this year we have the national advisor of the year in one of our departments for the student organization in that depart­ment. The national advisor of the year. What a proud thing. That is the kind of faculty we want to build our university around and we know in the end quality will sustain us.

It's not just faculty. It is facilities too. Some of you are aware we're going to build a new science building. We will be building it in the current parking lot of the existing science building. We will level the existing building in place, build the new building, and keep the planetarium. Once we're done with construction, the old Peirce Science Center is coming down. Many of the buildings built in the boom of the 1960s were designed quickly. It was one of a select few standard cookie-cutter designs that was repeated

across the country. They were good for their time, but Ihey weren't durable for here or anywhere else. Those buildings are outdated and now need to be replaced. We're going lo have a new science building with all of the amenities for the future that support nanotechnology, that support biotechnology, environmental science and all of the other types of technology with names we can't pronounce.

The science building is huge for us. It is a major investment central to the future of the university and lo this region.

The design orients one of the wings more directly to the southern sun so that we can heat a portion of that building with direct sunlight. The building is going to be LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Ecologic Design) Certified. Part of the Pennsylvania Green Buildings Program, the new building will be an environmentally friendly science building. That doesn't mean we're going to go over the top wilh amenities that make no sense finan­cially. Responsible environ­mental management makes sense for us and for our com­munity.

The planetarium will remain and be called the Peirce Planetarium and auditorium. The new structure may have a new name. We are looking for donors and $3 million gets your name on this building. $3 million is the match required by the commonwealth. The governor's office has $24.4 million in this building and that is a handsome commit­ment, but we have to raise additional money.

Science For The Region and Jobs Just as science is important to the university, it is

important to the community. We believe we can be a pari of the solution in economic development that will help bring high-paying jobs lo our area and retain some of (he high-paying jobs that migrate out of here because we do not have a significant technology agenda in our county. We need to develop one and we intend to do that in the area of biotechnology.

One of those things is the Biotechnology Business Development Center we're trying lo build out at Trinity Point. The 30,000 square foot $4.5 million facility will be financed with grants or restricted contributions to the Clarion University Foundation, Inc.

We will form companies, we will develop prototypes, we will write business plans, we will seek venture capital, and we will help entrepreneurs take over businesses, iinu bate them in this facility, and then move them into the Trinity Point development at exit 62. The university and Trinity Point have signed a mutual support agreement to get this done. It's an unusual partnership. Universities ami governmental entities generally don't sign agreements with private developers for much of anything other than Ihe sale

'We are part of this community and have a responsibility to help solve problems of the community, whether those are social problems or education problems or economic development problems, our plan will carve out ways to be key players in finding solutions for our community.'

of products. Here we're committing ourselves, both as the private sector and the university, to putting these types of developments together. The Trinity Point development, too, will be a LEED-cerlified building with lots of direct sunlight and heating and other features as well.

Science is the key to technology and it can take us to where we need to be in terms of family-sustaining jobs and that's what thai building is all about.

Strategic Planning Looks To The Future

While we won't turn our back on education or our fine professional programs we have in business administration and nursing, there is a change afoot in terms of the strength and recognition the university receives.

As a result of that, and as a result of looking at new recruiting markets, we have started a new strategic plan­

ning process to help chart out the future through the next five years.

We are going to commit to quality. We are going to be a leading high-quality institution in the western part of the state. That will be the mantra of our promotion. That will be the core of our business. That's a bold statement and it's a statement that takes years to develop. We've had a history of being a high-quality program...of hav­ing more accreditations than anyone else...of having a higher number of Ph.D.s in tenure-track positions...and having them in

the classroom. We have a proud reputation of quality and we are going to grow and enhance thai reputation, not only wilh our faculty, but also with our facilities, programs, technology, and library, all of the things that support our educational mission.

We're going to develop high-quality academic pro­grams, but there's also a second part lo that phrase in that we will meel regional needs. We will focus on regional needs in terms of what we produce. One of the things that happens to universities is they sometimes develop pro­grams for which (here is a demand, but for which there are no jobs locally. Wliai that means sometimes in rural areas, I here is great education going on, but the people being educated don'l stay in the community. They aren't the ones that help build Ihe community, They arc the ones who take advantage of the education and move beyond. The whole idea of Ihe biotcch center is we waul lo keep our own home. It is going to be a critical part in the development of our academic plan. We'll never turn our back on strong general education. That's where education is built. General education turns training into education.

Welcome to Clarion University. Yesterday. Today and Tomorrow.

f New Science and Technology Center will help meet challenges.

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NEWS BRIEFS

Williams New Director Of The Center For Teaching Excellence

Dr. William Williams has joined Clarion University as the new director of the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). Williams most recently worked part-time at the DuBois Campus of Penn State University, following 33 years in public education, Ihe last 10 as superintendent of the St. Marys Area School District.

The CTE is a university-wide program administered by the office of Extended Programs. The office is designed to be a sin­gle point of contact for area educators and university faculty members. The goal is lo provide quality professional devel­opment opportunities through workshops and coursework by: identifying educational training needs of the area's edu­cational communities, developing programs to meet educa­tional training needs, and helping area educators mccl their Act 48 requirements.

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Leadership Minor Approved

The Office of the Chancellor of the Pennsylvania Slate System of Higher Education has approved a minor in leadership-military science track for Clarion University. It is the latest gain for the recently reinslituted U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) at Clarion University.

The minor will add to the number of ways ROTC benefits the students. Students will leave Clarion with a bachelor's degree in their field of study, a minor in leadership thai can be applied to many fields, and a commission as a 2lul lieutenant in ihe U.S. Army, National Guard or Army Reserve. The leadership minor will require the comple­tion of 20 credits. The courses offered during the freshman and sophomore years will be open to all students.

Expansion Planned For Venango Campus Rhoades Center

[fall goes as planned, the Robert W. Rhoades Center at Clarion University-Venango Campus in Oil City will celebrate its 30* anniversary with its first major expansion and renovation to better meet the needs of a growing student population.

Opened in 1976, the Rhoades Center houses many diverse student activities, such as a snack bar, a bookstore, an auditorium that seals 125 and is used for a myriad of university and community activities, as well as classroom space, a gymnasium used for intramurals, classes, and a growing array of other events such as speakers and cultural activities, and an expanding number of student organization events and activities.

The renovations would include the following major components: a new bookstore; expansion of the kitchen into the vacated bookstore space; aesthetic improvements in the snack bar seating area; an elevator; a new storage facility adjacent to Ihe gymnasium; a two-story addition to the back of Ihe building that will provide student organization and student affairs staff offices on the main level and an attractive student exercise/recreation­al facility on the lower level.

Construction is tentatively scheduled to start April 2006, wilh completion planned for the start of the Fall 2006 semester.

Clarion University Offers Winter Intersession On-Line

For the first time. Clarion University will be offering a "Winter Intersession" between the Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters. All courses that will be offered in the session will be delivered on-line. Students do not need to be on campus to take a class. It is expected there will be a variety of courses offered.

Winter Intersession will be a separate term like the summer pie-session. There will be a separate tuition charge, but no additional financial aid will be available. Students will only be permitted to lake one class. Classes will begin the Monday, Dec. 19, after the last day of ihe fall term examinations and run for just over three weeks until Jan. 9, 2006.

For complete information visit http://www.clarion.edu/;icademic/dislance/winler.shlml.

Tarpley New Student Representative To Trustees

Learning about tough decisions and how those decisions affect people. That is how Clarion University senior Ronald Tarpley views his position as

the student trustee to the Clarion University Board of Trustees. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendall appointed Tarpley to the position earlier this summer to replace May 2005 graduate Chad Horner of Punxsutawney, who received his degree in business management/industrial relations.

Tarpley, who is majoring in communication and seeking a minor in political science, is a son of Pam Tarpley of Pittsburgh and is a graduate of the Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts.

Ireland Trip Planned May 17-31, 2006

Dr. Beth MacDaniel, associate professor of English at Clarion University, is organizing a tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland, offered in conjunction with English 361: English Study Off-Campus, Pre-Session, 2006.

The 10-day trip leaves from Pittsburgh to Dublin, with 10 days touring Ireland and Northern Ireland before returning to Dublin, for the final four days.

For more information and for application materials, contact Dr. Beth MacDaniel, English Department, 210 D Davis; telephone 814-393-2159; or e-mail [email protected].

Clarion University Celebrates Constitution Day

Nearly 150 students from grade eight through college seniors participated in Constitution Day activities at Clarion University. Joining the university students were eight sophomores from Keystone High School in Knox and 13 seventh and eighth grader from Immaculate Conception School in Clarion.

Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, associate professor of history at Clarion University, coordi­nated the day and provided the opening program, "Yangs, Corns, and Imagining the Enemy: The Constitution in American Popular Culture." Two additional programs fol­lowed the opening presentation, the Constitution Challenge, pitting teams of students against each other in a test of historical knowledge about the Constitution, and Turning a Phrase: What the Constitution Reveals about America, allowed students the opportunity to voice their opinions on what student's rights they would like to receive as students.

Dr. Todd Pfannestiel, associate professor of history, speaks during Constitution Day activities at Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

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Siler Complex/Health Science Education Center Join Forces

A healthier life. That is the goal of a new joint venture between Clarion University's Earl R. Siler Children's Learning Complex and Health Science Education Center (HSEC). The nationally accredited Siler Complex has worked with children from age 15 months to five years since 1990 while the HSEC opened in 2003 with a goal of improving the health of its citizens, starting with its children.

"Studies show that earlier intervention results in less preventative measures need­ed and fewer health problems in the future," said Dr. Nancy Falvo, HSEC director. "A partnership with the Siler Complex was a natural fit. It was an easy connection to make."

International Inquiry-Based Science Education Expands

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Rod Radaker reads to the Siler Center students during their visit to the Health Science Education Center.

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Dr. Ken Mechling, Clarion University professor emeritus; Dr. Bruce Smith and Dr. Vickie Harry, professors of education at Clarion University; and Amy Mechling, science teacher at Immaculate Conception School, are involved in a science education program in Portugal.

The Gulbenkian Foundation in Portugal has funded a project entitled the Portuguese Inquiry-Based Science Initiative. The project is a multi-year initiative to integrate inquiry-based science into the Portugal Ministry of Education Science Program. Professional development opportunities for Portuguese teachers and multiple on-site visits to Portuguese schools modeling inquiry-based science learning and teaching are integral components of the project.

Yenerall Teaches Government Course At Princeton

Dr. Kevan Yenerall, associate professor of political science at Clarion University, was a faculty member for the Junior Statesman School at Princeton University during June and July. Yenerall taught an advance placement (AP) college-level American gov­ernment course to 30 high school students from across the United States and U.S. ter­ritories.

The entire academic program and Yenerall's class emphasized civic engagement through public policy debate, critical essays, and preparation for future public service. Yenerall joined faculty from across the United Slates and Europe. Faculty members for the prestigious program are chosen through a competitive application and interview process which stresses professors' commitment to a pedagogy of civic engagement.

Latour Named Dean Of Libraries

Dr. Terry Latour is the new dean of libraries at Clarion University. He joined Clarion in June assuming the duties held by retiring, interim dean, Deon Knickerbocker. She has held the position since Howard McGinn left as dean to accept another position.

Latour comes to Clarion from Delta State University, Cleveland, Miss., where he had served as director of library services since 1995. He has knowledge and expertise in infor­mation policy, library and information resources, information technologies, digital imaging, archives and records management, and preservation of library manuscript and pho­tographic materials.

His B.A. degree in American history is from Allegheny College in Meadville. He went on to earn a master's degree in American history and library science from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. His Ph.D. in library and information science is from Florida State University.

Franchino New Director Of University Gallery

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Mark Franchino has a goal of expand­ing art appreciation across the campus of Clarion University and into the community.

Franchino joined Clarion for the Fall 2005 semester as an assistant professor of art and director of the University Gallery, located in Carlson Library. The past three years, Franchino was the assistant curator at Plains Art Museum in Fargo, N.D.. and an adjunct professor at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minn., for two years.

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Clarion Introduces 'Text-Only* Website

The Clarion University Center for Student and University Relations, in conjunc­tion wilh the Provost's Office and Disability Student Services, launched a new, text-only feature for Clarion University's central Website in August.

LIFT Text Transcoder, designed by UsableNel. is a tool that creates user-cus­tomized "text-only" views of conlcnl on the Clarion University Website. The new service makes Clarion University Webpages instantly more accessible.

Clarion University Finance Program Registered

The financial planning curriculum at Clarion University is now registered by the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board ol Standards Inc., Denver, Colo. CFP Board-Registered Programs arc financial planning education programs at the college or university level that meel specific criteria for educating individuals who wish to fulfill Ihe education component for obtaining CFP certification. Individuals who meet CFP Board's education requirement are eligible to sit for the CFP Certification Examination.

Hoke President Of National Fraternity

Shawn Hoke ('95) has taken his lifetime commitment to Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity to the next level. At the fraternity's annual convention in August, Hoke, assistant director of campus life al Clarion University, was named the new president of National Fraternity of Kappa Delta Rho Inc. The fraternity's current president stepped down from office with one year left in his term. Hoke was elevated to finish the term.

Coming In 2006

Golden Eagle Scholars Extravaganza A new event for scholarship support featuring

a special night of food and entertainment. More information in the next issue of Clarion and Beyond.

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ALUMNI ON THE ROAD

Alumni On The Road Steve Kapusta ('84) of Atlanta, Ga

Carl McManamy ('63) of Atlanta, Ga.

Ray Sieradzki ('95), host, Atlanta, Ga., alumni event at Twisted Taco on July 8, 2005.

Dr. Brenda Sanders Dede (left), Clarion University assistant vice president for Academic Affairs with Joyce McDonald '75, of Hampton Va. (right).

From left: Otis Williams ('89), Atlanta, Ga.; Dr. Brenda Sanders Dede, Clarion University assistant vice president for Academic Affairs; and Paul "Slats" Schuster ('61).

Bill and Wuddy McLaughlin with Jean Wolf ('86) in Chicago, III., in July 2005

Jean Wolf ('86) with Philip Leggett ('80) in Chicago, III. July 2005.

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Lou Vodopivec ('66) in Chicago, III., in July 2005.

Alumni meeting in Milwaukee, Wis., in July 2005 are: front from left; Steve Etzel ('82), President Emeritus Diane Reinhard, Kenneth Bauer ('53), and back from left Rika Beckley and Jean Wolf ('86).

Roger Garris (72) opened up his home on Sept. 20 for Alumni and Friends to meet in Richmond, Texas. Despite Hurricane Rita, the following loyal alumni attended: Paul Garris ('04), Chuck Desch ('99), Bruce Zimmerman (76), David Shoemaker ('82) and Garris.

Alumni meeting in San Diego, Calif., in July 2005 were from left: Chuck Desch ('99), Mike Kusnir (79), Carol Keppel ('67), Lynn (72) and Barry Sherman, Mike Knosky ('60), Thad ('55) and Barbara ('56) Hoyer and Rika Beckley. Attending but not pictured are Denise Butterweck ('83) and Bonnie Siepieia (70).

Alumni meeting in Los Angeles, Calif., in July 2005 are from left: Bob Wyar ('89), Jamie Carvlin ('84), Jeff Zangrilli (79), Dale AHmendinger (79), Ellie Miller (74), Rika Beckley and Chuck Desch ('99).

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Clarion University Debuts Alumni Regional Chapters

The Office of Alumni Relations is forming alumni chapters across the nation, where alumni can develop and maintain friendships and networking opportunities with other alumni, share nostalgic ties to the past and strengthen their relationship to their alma mater and current students.

Purpose of Alumni Regional Chapters The purposes of the CU Alumni Regional Chapters are to:

• Support efforts by the university to keep alumni informed of campus developments.

• Provide a venue for the exchange of ideas between alumni and the university.

• Provide ways for alumni to network and meet each other in their communities.

• Involve alumni in career development and job placement of students and graduates.

• Plan and host regional events that strengthen alumni ties to the university and increase visibility of CU in the region.

• Renew friendships developed at the university. • Assist the university's recruitment and admissions

program. • Participate in legislative/lobbying efforts if/when

opportunities arise.

• Encourage participation in development efforts supporting the university.

What Do Alumni Chapter Volunteers Do? • Identify and plan alumni events in their area • Help recruit new students to Clarion University • Meet with other chapter volunteers to plan future

events that promote the chapter • Lobby state representatives (in Pennsylvania) • Serve as a resource to alumni re-locating to their

area and to recent graduates • Serve as an official representative of the university

at area events

Clarion University Regional Chapter Contacts: Alumni chapters are being established around the

country where concentrations of alumni exist and/or where interest in establishing chapters has been expressed. If you're interested in an alumni chapter in ihe following regions, please contact the person listed below! We hope you'll get connected with fellow alumni where you live!

Boston, Mass. Keira (Pienkosky) Morris '00 [email protected]

Harrisburg, Pa. Leslie Suhr '00 [email protected]

Philadelphia, Pa. Joe Pailin '79 [email protected]

Pittsburgh, Pa. Margueriete "Peggy" (Norris) Frye '67 [email protected]

Southeast Florida Margaret "Peggy" J. Schwartz '68 Schwart/[email protected]

If you are interested in joining or forming an alumni regional chapter, e-mail the Alumni Relations Office in the Center for Advancement at [email protected] or call 814-393-2572.

Central Pennsylvania Chapter Forming For Clarion Alumni

Dear fe l low Alumni .

In September, a group of alumni from the central Pennsylvania region gathered to reconnect with friends, alumni and uni­versity officials. The event was a great success! More than 50 alumni met at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg. Clarion University President Dr. Joseph Grunenwald addressed alumni about current university projects, enhancements and changes. Many alumni were pleased to sec how Clarion University has nourished over the years.

The reason I wanted to get the chapter started was lo give something hack lo the Clarion University community and to continue to develop and sustain strong ties with fellow alumni. Forget aboul what you majored in, when you graduated, or where you work! This is something for everyone!

I also think it's important to help Clarion University recruit quality students. I think it's an avenue to assist fellow alumni with professional networking and create opportunities to rekindle friendships.

[f you live in the central Pennsylvania region, I'd like to personal­ly invite you to join oilier Clarion University alumni at future events.

[f you have a suggestion for an event or would like lo gel involved in some committee or planning work, e-mail me at [email protected].

I look forward lo seeing you at future events!

Sincerely, Leslie Suhr'00 Alumni Association Hoard of Directors

More than 50 Clarion Alumni meet in Harrisburg in September to discuss Clarion University projects, enhancements and changes.

Call For 'Building Clarion' Reaches Out To Clarion University Family

Clarion University ol Pennsylvania is launching its annual campaign, The Clarion Fund, with a greater emphasis on involvement by the entire university family. This year's theme. "Building Clarion: One Gill at a Time," illustrates the importance of participation and speaks to every donor by encouraging giving within each person's means.

Today President Joseph P. Grunenwald is publishing an open letter lo Ihe Clarion family to underscore Ihis theme. "Whether a student, alumni or friend of Clarion, 1 ask you to support the important initiatives of The Clarion fund. Your personal commitment will ensure Clarion University remains a competitive academic force for our region and beyond," said President H ^ ^ ^ Grunenwald.

With more than 7.5 percent of Clarion Students receiving sonic type of financial aid, and due lo continuing challenges to meet essential expenses that go beyond tuition. The Clarion fund's success is critical. The new theme helps illustrate the need for a renewed commitment from the community, employees, retirees, alumni, parents and other friends. Also this year, Ihe culture of giving will be introduced to freshmen, and Ihe student body expects to conduct its own drive within The Clarion Fund.

"Twenty years ago, students paid 38 percent of tuition anil the state paid 62 perenl. Today, the ratio is reversed," said Anna Kriebel, Clarion fund Director. The Clarion Fund encourages unrestricted giving lo better address changing needs, from emergency loans to scholarships, lo providing funding for faculty and student research in such vital areas as cancer, biology and environmental studies. The donations also have been essential in campus expansion, most recently seen wilh the development of both (he Health Science Education Centet and the BioTcch Business Development Center at Trinity Point.

The Clarion Fund encourages membership in a range of annual giving clubs to appeal to donors of any monetary amount, 'lb learn more how you can help in Building Clarion: One Gift at II Tune, please call 814-393-2572 or send a check payable to (.larion University Foundation, Inc., 840 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214.

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Dear Members of the Clarion University Family: Dear Members of the Clarion uuivu.,.. While we reach out to you for our annual fund-raising campaign each and every year, this year I am making a very special appeal. Please consider this a personal letter to you as my way of underscoring the importance of this campaign and its theme: Building Clarion: One Gift at a Time.

The rich history of Clarion University demonstrates that every generation has had challenges and every generation has answered the call to be a part of the solutions. From local lumber that was generously given to initially shape our landscape decades ago, the community has been and always

will be a part of our sustained growth.

While Clarion University continues to prepare high-quality teachers as we've done since the early years of Clarion Normal School, today we are so much more. We offer students a substantial general education core along with associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, and certificate programs. Students can choose from traditional disciplines to evolving areas of study, such as wildlife ecology, forensic science, and nanofabrication, in a learning environment that connects them to a community of scholars and equips them to reach their full potential in a complex and changing world.

In spite of shrinking state support and a struggling economy that has been further strained by the recent hurricane devastation, we must continue to move forward to ensure student success. Now, more than ever, connections and partnerships are critical to the success of our efforts. All members of our Clarion family, learning and working together, have a stake in this university's future.

Your support of The Clarion Fund demonstrates that you share a sense of responsibility for advancing our mission and vision. The Clarion Fund—providing half a million dollars annually in funding for scholarships, grants, and faculty support—is an essential component of the foundation for our continued growth. Three out of four of our students count on you and The Clarion Fund to follow their dreams, so won't you please consider an investment at whatever level you are able.

ln closing, let me also assure you that your generosity is most appreciated. A comment from one of our scholarship students may best capture the sentiment of so many who depend on The Clarion Fund and you. "Some people come into your life and have such an impact, and we never really get to know them," observed this scholarship recipient. The Clarion Fund creates this kind of impact because it embodies our entire Clarion family and its many faces, one gift at a time.

Whether a student, alumni, or friend of Clarion, I ask you to support the important initiatives of The Clarion Fund. Your personal commitment today will ensure that Clarion University remains a competitive academic force for our region and beyond. Thank you in advance for your help in

Building Clarion: One Gift at a Time.

Sincerely,

(/Joseph P. Grunenwald President

BUILDING * CLARION

ONE GIFT AT A TIME

A Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institution

James Kriebel Distinguished Service

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PJ Hilbert Distinguished Alumni

Jeffrey James Distinguished Achievement

Patty Feroz Distinguished Venango Alumni

Dr. Kevin Roth Distinguished Faculty

Mandy Blackhurst Eagle Ambassador President

Distinguished Volunteers

Alumni Parade Reception

Diane Habjan '89 (right) of Comfort Inn/Microtel Inn & Suites presents a check for $5,000 to Clarion University Foundation, Inc., to sponsor this year's annual Homecoming festivities. Accepting is Wanda Barlett. Additional sponsors for this year's event were Bill Kreuer 7 1 , Con Yeager Company; Jostens; Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group; Joseph Wolf '88, Wolf's Auto Outlet. Individuals or businesses who would have simi­lar interest in sponsoring Homecoming 2006, are encouraged to contact Clarion at 814-393-2572.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Teaching and learning is a cycle and the faculty and administration of the College of Education and Human Services at Clarion University are very cognizant of that fact. We realize the FUTURE lies in our students.

Faculty in the College of Education and Human Services are committed to learning. It is evident in their learning process. Forty-four members of the tenure track faculty have doctorate degrees and 11 have master's degrees, which is a credit to the college and lo Clarion University.

Understanding is an important aspect of the Learning and Teaching Cycle. Frustration does occur if students and faculty do not reach understanding between and among each other.

The faculty of the College of Education and Human Services has a positive working relationship with students. The relationship is highlighted by understanding. Heather Morrow an Early Childhood/Elemenlary Education major (2006), stated, "Any time I have a problem, 1 can count on my professors, past and present, to help." That type of connection is so important lo learning and to teaching, and we have it at Clarion University.

Teaching in the 21s1 century requires faculty and students to embrace technolo­gy. Our faculty are using technology in their teaching on a daily basis by integrating Web activities into the learning process. Andrea Miller, associate professor in the Library Science Department, has set-up a blog for mentoring the new School Library Media Specialists. The Library Science Department is reaching students throughout Pennsylvania via the use of the web and other modes of distance education.

Unity is important in any community and thai is (rue not only for the university community but for the community thai surrounds the university. There are many examples of how the College of Education

Spelling Words" was published in the Learning Disabilities Journal, 13 (1), 17-23. We are very proud to add that the article is based upon the research done by Young while she was a graduate student at Clarion University. Dr. Greg Goodman in the Education Department has established the Consortium for Action Research in Education (C.A.R.E.). Research is, and will continue to be, in the future of the College of Education and Human Services.

and Human Services reaches out to the community. The Communication and Sciences Disorders Department operates a Speech and Hearing Clinic that is open to the community. The clinic meets a need thai would not be met without the depart­ment's outreach efforts. The Siler Children's Learning Complex (SCLC) is an early learning and care program that provides an outstanding educational pro­gram to children in the community while serving as a laboratory setting for the Early Childhood Education program. The SCLC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Unity is certainly part of com­munity, and it is strong and active at

Clarion University.

Research is vital to university life. Il is what stimulates growth. Dr. Mark Kilwein, assistant professor in special educa­

tion and rehabilitative sciences, has co-authored an article with Richard M. Kubina Jr. and Ann E. Young. The article, "Examining the Effect of Fluency: Application of Letter Sounds Writing and Oral Word Segmentation to

Enthusiasm is the driving force behind Teaching and Learning Cycle at Clarion University. It is exemplified in the work of Dr. John McCullough in the Education Department. He has designed "Advisor Cards for all faculty members in the department. Each card has a picture of the faculty member, address, phone num­ber, and e-mail address. The cards will be used during Advisement Week to assist students in recognizing and communicat­ing with advisors. It is a creative way to bring faculty and students together.

I am confident that the College of Education and Human Services will continue to be a strong point of involve­ment in the FUTURE of students and teaching and learning.

Nancy E. Sayre, Ph.D. Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Services

Members of the Advisory Council at the September 30 dinner meeting. Left to right: David Smith '64; Chuck Desch '99; Dean Nancy Sayre; W.G. Sayre, PrpQiripnt Joe Grunenwald.

College of Education and Human

Services Community Advisory Council

Dr. James Estep Superintendent

Brookville Area School District

Dr. George White '76 Superintendent

Clarion Area School District

Denise S. Hershberger '74 Principal

Queen Anne County Public Schools

Dr. Mervin K. Strickier Jr. '47 Retired Director of Aviation Education USAF Civil Air Patrol/Federal Aviation

Administration

David C. Smith '64 Guidance Counselor

Red Lion School District

James '74 and Lydia '80 Crooks Owners

Crooks Clothing

Dr. William Kaufman Riverview Intermediate Unit

Heidi Dennison Attorney

Dr. May Lou Higgerson '70 Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean

Baldwin Wallace College

Additional Special Guests Attending the Annual Dinner Included

Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Grunenwald President of Clarion University

Dr. Linda Nolan Provost of Academic Affairs

Vice President Clarion University

Dr. Donna Patterson Associate Dean

College of Education and Human Services

Clarion University

Host: Dr. Nancy Sayre Interim Dean

College of Education and Human Services

Clarion University

FEATURES

CLARION AND BEYOND I 11

Clarion Alumna Mrs. West Virginia Leah (McCoy '95) Knotts had ulterior motives when

she entered the Mrs. West Virginia International Pageant. She was looking for a forum to encourage help for Alzheimer's patients and families.

Winning the title of Mrs. West Virginia International and placing in the top 10 in the Mrs. International Pageant in Chicago, 111., were just icing on the cake.

"People don't listen to you unless you have a title or a crown," said Knotts. "Telling the Alzheimer's story has become a passion for me. As a Creative Memories consultant, I teach people how to tell their story in their photo albums, but I wanted to open eyes to a demographic that has been left out. I wanted a way to publicize what I was doing when I came across the Mrs. International Pageant. I contacted them and decided to apply."

Knotts traces her idea to her pre-teen years when a friend of the family was providing long-term care for her Alzheimer's-stricken husband.

"She made sure anyone who visited knew who he was and what he had accomplished," said Knotts. "The visitors knew him as a person."

That experience is the origin of Knotts' non-profit organization, Living Legacy, and home-operated business, Creative Memories, which encourages families of Alzheimer's patients to put together memory albums of the patient's life, which are accessible to the patient, the family, and visitors.

"Families are overwhelmed by Alzheimer's," said Knotts. "They couldn't do the albums on their own, so I started Living Legacy to help. Volunteers partially deco­rate albums, which are donated along with a few materials to Alzheimer care centers. I go to the care centers to speak and teach them how to use them.

"The albums can be used for different topics and provide a peek into the life of the patient. They give comfort, smiles, a better outlook, and encourage self-confidence. Families who can barely talk because they are in denial bond and face the disease through the albums. Later, the albums become a legacy to the patient."

Because the albums have a multinational application, Knotts saw the Mrs. International Pageant as the perfect outlet. Each county in West Virginia sends a representative to the pageant. Contestants had to be married, a West Virginia resident for at least six months, and between the ages of 21 and 56. Fifty percent of the judging is based

upon an interview, with 25 percent each placed on an evening gown and fitness outfit competition.

"I went to the state pageant in April 2004 and I never expected to win," said Knotts. But, she won and was crowned by her escort and husband, Joel. Their daughter, Raegan, also attended the finals.

In Chicago, with Bob Eubanks serving as the mas­ter of ceremonies, Knotts competed against 55 other winners from throughout the world. She was selected as a top 10 finalist, with Mrs. Virginia taking home the title of Mrs. International.

Through it all, Knotts, a native of Bedford, Pa., is using the communication skills she learned at Clarion University.

"I came to Clarion because of the communication department," she recalled. "Clarion was the only State System of Higher Education member with a function­ing television station. I also wanted to be away from home, but close enough that I could go home if I wanted to and Clarion fit that requirement."

Knotts pursued broadcast journalism, something her parents had unintentionally prepared her to do. From an early age, they had her speak in front of people so she would feel comfortable.

By the time Knotts was in high school, she was interested in news and politics. "I enjoyed speaking and from watching Ophra and the news, I decided that was what I wanted to do," she said. "My parents thought it was a great idea."

While at Clarion, Knotts worked for TV-5 and WCUC radio on campus, and was active with S.T.A.R. (Students Together Against Rape). She completed an internship with WJAC-TV in Johnstown.

"I loved the internship," she said. "It gave me a peek into the television world. I also learned it was not much of life a because you travel a lot. If you wanted a family you would have to wait."

Knotts went on to earn her master's degree from the Robertson School of Government at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va. The degree opened up the world of politics and free-lancing for her. She returned home to help her parents with their commercial contracting busi­ness and met her future husband, Joel. They now live in Ridgely, W.Va., where Knotts is a stay-at-home mom.

KNOTTS

She has a goal for her reign as Mrs. West Virginia. "I want to partner with a national organization to write the instructional materials for using albums as a comfort, ther­apy tool, and lasting legacy for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer's," she said. "I'm only one per­son. I can'l do this alone, but the partnership of a national organization would ensure families across the national lacing this reality can put Ihis tool to use."

For additional information about Living Legacies, e-mail [email protected].

Andree Builds Reputation In Metal Fabrication Everyone who passes through Hartsfield International Airport in

Atlanta, Ga., remembers the intricate 34-foot, mirror-polished, stain­less steel and glass clock tower near the atrium.

It is just one of the many prominent works of Andree Studios Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., owned and operated by Mike Andree ('71). Besides Hartsfield Airport, the company's clients include Elton John for a cus­tomized home stairway, Georgia Tech University, Georgia State University, South Carolina State University, The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Nike, MCI, Delta Airlines, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Cartoon Network and many more.

"We are metal fabricators," said Andree about his company, oper­ating out of a 10,800 square-foot building, employing nine people and has as many as 20-25 workers at one time. "We specialize in manu­facturing custom architectural detailing made of stainless steel, brass, bronze, aluminum, steel and mixed media. We complete architectural designs out of metal that other contractors don't want to build." • ———^^^ The process includes Andree r~-i Studios completing the architectural

drawings, reaching an agreement jy*^. with the architect and contractor of

the project, and then fabrication and installation of the contracted project. The custom projects include: distinc­tive handrails and other architectural details, trim work, doors, elevator cages, column covers and fine hard­ware, unique lighting fixtures, site sculpture and public art, two and three-dimensional signage, and

ANDREE showpiece furniture.

"Ninety-five percent of our business is for commercial linns," said Andree. "We do a lot of guide rails. But we also designed and installed spiral staircases, like the one for Elton John; and projects like the stainless steel high containment building lor the Center for Disease Control."

Andree has operated his business for 15 years, building it into one of the Southeast's premier fabricators of custom architectural, ornamental and commercial metalwork. It was not what he envi­sioned when he enrolled at Clarion University.

"I visited campus and liked it," said Andree. "1 loved my time at Clarion."

Andree came to Clarion from Hickory Township near Sharon. Pa., on a wrestling grant and aid. He wrestled for two years, lettered three times for the football team and was a member of Sigma fan Gamma Fraternity.

"My grades suffered, but I stayed out of the draft," said Andree. "Looking back, I also made a lot of good friends and had a lot of good times. I remember Mall Marder, my accounting teacher. I didn't like accounting, but he kept my attention and laid il all out so you got it if you put forth any effort. I also had good relationships with football coaches Al Jacks and Charlie Ruslavage and wrestling coach Bob Bubb."

He received his degree in business administration in 1971. "My mother was a teacher in Hickory Township," said Andree. "She wanted me to go to college to be a teacher, but I couldn't imagine doing that. I was interested in business, so that is what I did. It was a good choice. All of my experiences since that time prove it. It is a good background for what I am doing now."

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The focal point of the atrium at Hartsfield International Airport, Atlanta, Ga., is the intricate, 34-foot mirror-polished stainless steel and glass clock tower fabricated by Andree Studios, Inc. It is built from aluminum, brass, stainless steel and Plexiglas.

12 I CLARION AND BEYOND

Joseph Abal Reconstructs Accidents

Avalon Cordell and Eugene Fitzsimmons

Alumni Reunite After 50 Years

1

Their responses to their first college "date" were all too typi­cal.

"He was a little removed and told me he was shy, but I suspect ed he had a girlfriend," she said.

"I was shy and she intimidated me," he said. "I didn't even ask for a good night kiss."

Avalon (Delp '57) Cordell and Eugene "Fitz" Fitzsimmons ('55) laugh when they make these evaluations 50 years later.

In 1954, sopho­more Avalon Delp was selected as the Rose of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. It was her second year on the homecoming court. Her escort for the dance was Eugene Fitzsimmons. They had never for­mally met prior to that evening.

"I wasn't dating anyone," said Fitzsimmons. "I vol­unteered to be Avalon's escort at homecoming."

"He was very polite and mannerly," recalled Cordell.

But that night was it. Although Cordell and Fitzsimmons saw each other casually on campus following that homecoming event, that was to be their only "date."

Fast-forward 50 years lo Fitzsimmons' 50th class reunion al Clarion University. "I was alone at the reunion," said Fitzsimmons. "I rode on the bus to the president's residence for a reception. There was a very attractive, outgoing woman on the bus with me and we went on the tour together. When I noticed her name tag, Madelon (Delp '65) Callen, I asked if she knew Avalon."

Madelon and Avalon are sis ters. She found out about Fitzsimmons taking Cordell to Ihe homecoming dance. She also found out Fitzsimmons was divorced and so was her sister.

FITSIMMONS 1955

CORDELL 1955

"Madelon has always been my cheerleader," said Cordell. "She called me the next morning and asked me if I would like to hear from Fitz. Madelon gave him my phone number and he

called me the follow­ing day. Wc have been communicating and corresponding ever since."

They discovered they had more in common than a home­coming date from 50 years earlier.

Cordell grew up on a farm in Lcatherwood, Pa., near New Bethlehem. Her moth­

er, Ruth (Kiddle) Delp, received a degree from Clarion Normal School.

"Women had few choices for careers at that time," recalled Cordell. "I followed my mother

into education. I worked hard, had fun, and enjoyed my time at Clarion."

She went on to teach for 32 years in Irwin, Pa., Media, Pa., Oklahoma City, Okla., and her final 27 years for the DeKalb Public School System in Georgia. She also received both a mas­ter's of education

degree and a TY specialist in edu­cation degree from Georgia State University.

She has two daughters, Maria Colberg, who works in finance and marketing for a bank in Utah, and Laura Sidelinger, a hospital administrator and occupational therapist for a hospital in Roswell, Ga.

Cordell worked her way through college, working in the meat department at the A&P Supermarket in Clarion. Coincidentally, Fitzsimmons was also working in the meat depart­ment at the A & P Supermarket, but in Brookville.

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Need an expert in reconstruct­ing motor vehicle accidents?

Need someone to run a major auction?

Dr. Joseph Abal ('71) is the answer to both needs. Abal, who resides in Crawfordville, Fla., has been a forensic reconstructionist for motor vehicle accidents for more than 25 years with Joseph A. Abal & Associates. He is a Board Certified Forensic Reconstruct­ionist, having sat for the eight-hour board examination and holding board certification number 521.

He is also a Florida auctioneer operating Abal Auction & Real Estate Company. He is a certified Florida auctioneer and realtor.

It has been an interesting trip for Abal since he left Erie, Pa., as an all-city fullback from Erie Tech to join the Golden Eagle football team. He went on to earn three football letters, the Varsity C for the highest GPA on the team, and gain the background he needed to start on a successful career.

He points to Frank Lignelli, the late Dick Pae, and the late Frank Campbell, as positive influences when he attended Clarion.

Pae, an assistant football coach, had a mother-in-law and family in Erie and formed a bond with Abal. "Coach Pae stood by me when I had a problem and told me to stay in touch after gradua­tion," recalled Abal. "I did that for many years and we remained friends."

It was Pae who suggested Abal enroll in the driver traffic safety courses taught by Frank Lignelli. The courses were the launching pad to Abal's future career.

"I got along well with Frank and I admired his ability during tough budget years to be the fru­gal business person that he was," said Abal. "Maybe it was Frank who taught me the basic business idiom of overhead, overhead, overhead."

Campbell, who was in charge of student teaching and teaching the practicum course, taught his students the method of inquiry. "It builds on a question with a ques­tion," said Abal. "I have used that method to get answers that no one else got during my forensic wit­ness interviews and examinations relative to a reconstruction."

Abal received his degree in social studies education and a minor in driver and traffic safety. He initially taught and coached at Pine Valley High School in New York State. He was hired to teach one social studies course and spend the rest of the time in driver's training.

"I enjoyed all of it, but something told me there was

CSI: Accidents something else I should do," said Abal. He pursued graduate work in safety at The Pennsylvania State University and them accept­ed a graduate assistantship at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Mo., where he was also a member of the Missouri Highway Safety Center. He received his M.S. in public servic­es, safety from Central Missouri State and did graduate work as an educational specialist in industrial safety.

Moving to Minnesota, Abal was an instructor at St. Cloud State University in the traffic safety department and a member of the Minnesota Highway Safety Center. He teamed with a fellow colleague to team teach classes dealing with alcohol and values clarification for high school driver education instructors. The early program efforts were relative to seatbelt usage, rates and systems in vehicles using crash demonstra­tors.

His career path changed again when he was contacted by Dr. Richard Bishop, a nationally known writer and educator at Florida State University. Bishop offered Abal an internship.

Abal did not accept and returned to his previous teaching job in New York state, continuing to take traffic and driving educa­tion courses.

"I decided I didn't like what I was doing and called Florida State about their program," said Abal. "Dr. Bishop answered. I became his last Ph.D. student."

Bishop brought Abal on as one of two human factor specialists conducting driver performance studies that became the model of motor vehicle/driver task analysis.

"Dr. Bishop became my mentor," said Abal. "He took my attitude and personality and rounded

it and developed it. I trav­eled with him and did

workshops for high school driver education teachers. My dis­sertation focused on the human factor of psycho motor skill, cog­nitive analysis, and visual per­formance."

Abal went on to co-author articles with Bishop that became the testing instrument for all the driving population in Florida.

He received his Ph.D. in trans­portation and safety from Florida State and went on to work for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as an associate planner and administra­tor, and Florida Department of Transportation as a public trans­portation specialist. He also spent a year as an adjunct faculty mem­ber at the University of North Florida.

In the course of researching the articles with Bishop, Abal interacted with people who were involved in vehicle accidents. It opened up new doors for him. A call from an attorney while he was at the Florida Department of Transportation asking Abal to explain why a driver could not see a cow on a dark road launched his career in forensic reconstruction of collisions. Since that phone call, he has been retained in both federal and state courts in criminal and civil cases across the United States through Joseph A. Abal & Associates, which he founded in 1981.

That involved receiving additional collision reconstruction training from Northwestern University, Texas A & M University.

"Over the years, I have testi­fied in thousands of court cases, and probably have given depositions in two or three times as many cases" said Abal. "All I do is teach when I am in the

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Joe Abal (right) with partner Betty Evans (left) and Col. Marion Lawless during the Lawless auction.

CLARION AND BEYOND I 13

FEATURES

Tomeo Coaches Women's Wrestling On International Stage Tom Tomeo (biology, '98) has an impressive resume as

a wrestler. He won two state high school titles in Pennsylvania,

and was an NCAA All-American at Clarion. His family has a strong Clarion tradition, beginning with his father, Tom, who graduated from Clarion in 1971.

But his background as a wrestling coach took him to even higher levels of the sport.

As a resident coach with the USA Wrestling national women's program, he attended the Summer Olympics in Athens in 2004, and he helped prepare top female athletes for the world championships held this past Sept. 26 to Oct. 2 in Budapest, Hungary.

Women's wrestling was an Olympic sport for the first time in Greece.

"It was absolutely huge. It was a blessing. That is set­ting history," he said of being part of the U.S. delegation to Athens. "We were excited it got accepted. There is so much happening (in the sport). There is so much more media attention. It was a great, great opportunity."

Tomeo has coached women's wrestling at the senior level since 2000. He is also a member of the women's coaching staff for the SunKist Kids, one of the top wrestling programs in the world. He coached an NCAA Division college all star team in 2002, and was chief of delegation for the United States at the 2005 World Cup in France.

Tomeo, 31, was a U.S. delegate that attended the world championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2003, when all seven American women won medals the first time every American at a world event placed.

He did not attend worlds this fall in Hungary, but he spent considerable time at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs preparing athletes, including Iris Smith, for the event.

Smith, a native of Georgia, won gold at 158.5 pounds at the world championships in Budapest. Tomeo's younger sister, Erin, 23, a member of the 2001 U.S. world team, was in Hungary as a practice partner for American wrestlers.

Tom Tomeo jokes that he and Erin "are twins that are eight years apart." Tom helped coach his sister from an early age, and in 1999 she was the first girl to place in a Pennsylvania high school boys district tournament.

Tom Tomeo was a two-time state champ at Grove City High School, where he captured the Class AA title as a junior and the Class AAA crown as a senior.

He then began his college career at Clarion under former head coach Jack Davis. The assistant was Ken Nellis, who was appointed head coach in 1997.

"Jack did an incredible job of recruiting some of the best athletes in the country," Tomeo said. "We had a strong strong wrestling team back then. It was a very exciting time for Clarion wrestling."

"I had an incredible time at Clarion. That was about as close to a perfect situation I could have asked for," he added. His uncle, Dave Tomeo, is a long-time Clarion employee.

After graduation, Tomeo was an assistant coach for the men's team at Slippery Rock from 1998-99. He then spent the spring semester of 1999 at Cumberland College in Kentucky, where for the first time, he worked with a team of women wrestlers.

Tom Tomeo at the Olympics in Athens

He was then an assistant coach for the men's team at the University of Buffalo from 2000 to 2002. Tomeo was a resident coach for the USA women's program, under head coach Terry Steiner, from November 2003 to July 2005.

He owns Tomeo Technologies, which is connected to Internet site Tomeo-Lee Enterprises. Tomeo has been living the past few years in Colorado, but plans to move back to western Pennsylvania at some point at the end of 2005.

Dale Oliver, a Greco-Roman coach for the American men, spent time with Tomeo at the Olympic center in Colorado Springs. "He is a real good guy, a quality -person," Oliver said of Tomeo.

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S Third Student Apartment Building Moves Forward At Clarion University-Venango Campus Ground was broken this fall for Michael F. and Joyce I.

Hughes Hall, the third of seven planned student apartment buildings adjacent to Clarion University-Venango Campus. The building will open in Fall 2006. The project was made possible primarily through donations by the Edward V and Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust and the Jessie L. Peters Charitable Lead Annuity Trust. Additional support was pro­vided by Hank and Beverly Suhr and the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust.

The first two buildings, Edward V and Jessie L. Peters Hall and Elizabeth S. Black Hall, opened in Fall 2004 and have been highly popular with the students. Both two-sto­ried, they are filled for the coming academic year, with a growing waiting list.

Shauna Bell a radiologic sciences major from New Wilmington transferred from Slippery Rock in January and lived in the apartments during the spring semester.

"There were only 70 kids in my high school class in West Middlesex," she said, "so I much prefer the close-knit feeling of Venango Campus to a bigger school. It's easier to make friends here and the people in the community are very nice and make you feel at home. The teachers all know who you are and there are always at least a few stu­dents you know in every class."

"I lived in a dorm at Slippery Rock, and the apartments are so much better—they're so new and beautiful. You have your own space, but there are other people around. You can make your own dinner and do laundry and everything at home. It makes you feel independent. And everyone treats their apartment with respect. We know the people who donated the money to build them and make, it nice for us to live here, so we take good care of them. We want them to know that we're all really glad to be here."

Like the first two buildings, the new three-story facility was designed by Ligo Architects and will be developed by Whalen Contracting Inc. of Franklin, and owned and man­aged by the Clarion University Foundation, Inc.

Its opening coincides with the anticipated $1.5 million renovation of the Robert W. Rhoades Center and the launch

of new proposed associate degrees in respiratory care and office management.

"The student housing project, fund­ed solely through private charitable sup­port, is truly the engine that drives the campus' future growth and develop­ment," said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, executive dean of the Venango Campus. "Because it allows the campus to expand its enrollment, the apartment project creates opportunities to enrich both academic programs and student life. In addition, it furthers economic development in the region by attracting new students to our community to sup­port local businesses and the future employment needs of the region."

When completed, Hughes Hall will increase the growing complex of apart­ment buildings to 52 spaces. Eventually, the completed complex of seven planned buildings will house 132 students.

Joyce and Michael Hughes, trustees of the Edward V. and Jessie L. Peters Charitable Trust and the Jessie L. Peters Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, are strong supporters of the campus and its positive effect on the economy of the region. "We are very happy to be part of the wonderful growth of the Venango Campus. It's exciting to support the construction of another beautiful residence. These apart­ments make college living more convenient and enjoyable for the students, which is a very important part of the col­lege experience. It's really what the campus—and the region—need to move forward."

"Donors like Mike and Joyce Hughes, Hank and Beverly Suhr, and the trustees of the Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust and the Phillips Charitable Trust are all heroes. They believe in the future of the campus and sup­port its mission to provide high-quality educational oppor­tunities in our region. These fine people have been instru­mental to our all-time record enrollment and our ability to

Architect's rendering of Michael F. and Joyce I. Hughes Hall at Clarion University-Venango Campus in Oil City, Pa.

develop new programs to meet increasing workforce demand," said Reber. "My university colleagues and I, and especially the students who are the beneficiaries of their generosity, are extremely grateful."

Michael F. and Joyce 1. Hughes Hall will house 20 stu­dents in five apartments and will feature a common area where students from all of the buildings in the complex can gather together for study or recreation. As in the other buildings, students will have a private bedroom and a semi-private bathroom and will share kitchen facilities and living and dining areas with the other residents in their apartment.

The apartments arc fully furnished and include upscale amenities. Rent covers all utilities, including heat, air con­ditioning, internet access, cable television, local phone service, and off-street parking. The complex, when com­plete, will include a mix of two- and three-story buildings, each wilh handicap-accessible apartments. Academic year and extended academic year leases are available. First pri­ority is given to students from beyond commuting distance.

• 14 I CLARION AND BEYOND

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

Clarion University Receives EITC Contributions Various Clarion University education

programs for children reaped the benefits this year from a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania program that encourages businesses to make donations. From private practices lo small businesses to large corporations, businesses supported Clarion University's K-12 educational programs through ihe Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

"My daughter has participated in the summer programs for kids al Clarion University," said Dr. HI. Dcsai of the Allergy and Asthma Clinic. "They are excellent, stimulating programs thai steer children to science and technology. My daughter really enjoyed them and they sparked her interest in science and technology. It is a constructive way to get children to think about science and technology. My business is in Clarion and my son, Sharvil, is a senior al Clarion University. I thought the best way to use EITC funds was to benefit local programs."

Charles P. Leach Jr. knows full well of the impact of university programs as president of the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. board.

Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, accepts an EITC donation from Dr. H.I. Desai, The Allergy and Asthma Clinic.

"Wc believe very strongly in Clarion University and anytime we can find a way to support Clarion University, I try to do so," said Leach, president of repeat donor The Charles P. Leach Agency Inc. "The EITC Program supports projects where the results can easily be seen in the community. It also offers an opportunity to take a portion of the money that we would otherwise pay in taxes and donate it to Clarion University."

Personal connections are also a factor in business decisions to donate.

U-Help-CU It is a message for all alumni, family, and friends of Clarion University to remem­

ber when they hear that friendly Student voice from the Clarion University Phonathon. Il can also represent the purpose of the phone call.

U-You can learn about the Clarion University Annual Fund. H—Highlighting campus changes through personal contact. E Effectively connecting to alumni and parents in a cosi efficient manner. I. Linking currcnl students to alumni. P-Philanthropy, providing an opportunity to give financial support. C-Connecting with campus again despite distance and increasing years. U-Updating alumni information.

Last year, the Phonathon raised $2X2.259 for the Annual fund. The Annual Fund is not only important to the university and its alumni in terms of support for on-going traditional and necessary programs, but il is also the backbone from which the university derives its ability lo help map future growth and opportunity, ll is the partnership of donors with the university thai help visions become reality and ultimately their support will help keep Clarion University a pinnacle of higher education.

The fall semester phonathon garners support for the Clarion Fund, the area of greatest need. The spring semester phonathon focuses On departmental funding.

Each semester, current Clarion University students contact as many alumni and parents as possible to give them the opportunity to support Clarion. Calling lakes place from the new Center for Advancement, Sunday through Thursday evenings from 6:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Each semester, approximately 24 student callers arc hired and trained for the calling.

To donate to the Clarion University Annual Fund, send a check made payable lo the Clarion University Foundation Inc., S40 Wood St., Clarion, Pa. 162 14, or call 814-393-2075 lo use MasterCard or Visa. Payment by credit card is strongly encour­

aged to fulfill a pledge immediate ly and reduce the time and expense required to send a pledge form.

—*»• The Phonathon also focuses on ?B matching gifts from an employer.

Anyone who has already made a donation lo Clarion University or is considering making a gift should contaci their employer to sec if a matching gift program is available

"My father was a graduate of Clarion University," said Pam Grisnik of RxXpress. "Growing up in the Clarion area, I realized how Clarion University was not only beneficial to their students, but also to the community. I believe this program is a unique opportunity for businesses to direct their tax funds to help the people and the colleges in their communities.

"My husband, Paul, and I are both pharmacists and have always enjoyed the sciences, so one of the reasons we chose the EITC program is because it exposes young students to science. We want the children to see science as something that is fun and provides the opportunity that they would not have otherwise."

Contributions are also an investment in young people and the community.

Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, accepts an EITC donation from Charles Leach of the Charles P. Leach Agency Inc.

"The biggest thing about EITC is that the money goes to young people," said Structural Modulars Inc. President Don Lewis. "The science programs supported are programs of interest to me. Providing support for this type of program pays for itself over time. I am really interested in Clarion University. I believe it is one of the greatest assets to the Clarion area community and I want to support it in any way that I can."

And the need for the support of higher education continues to a state level.

"PNC Bank sees EITC as an opportunity to support nonprofit educational scholar­ships for students in the Northwest Pennsylvania region," said Marlene D. Mosco, regional president of PNC Bank.

Receiving an EITC donation from PNC bank are from left: Sue Burns, Clarion University Foundation, Inc. board member; Greg Fisher, Senior Vice President PNC Bank; James Kriebel, Clarion University Foundation, Inc. board member; and Chuck Desch, major gifts officer.

Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, accepts an EITC donation from Pam and Paul Grisnik of RxXpress.

"PNC likes this program because it provides an opportunity for corporations to contribute to a worthwhile educational institution such as Clarion University and to provide scholarship money to those who need it."

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development approved the Clarion University Foundation, Inc. as an Educational Improvement Organization under the EITC program. This designation allows business to contribute to Clarion University's innovative educational pro­grams and receive a Pennsylvania tax credit in addition to a federal charitable deduction as permissible by law.

Chuck Desch, major gifts officer, accepts an EITC donation from Don Lewis, President of Structural Modulars and Lori Miller SMI Administration Director.

The advantages to EITC participation include: a 75 percent tax credit for a one-year contribution (up to a $266,666 contri­bution); 90 percent tax credit for two con­secutive years contributions (maximum $222,222 annually); maximum tax credit per fiscal year of $200,000; contributions are eligible for a federal charitable deduc­tion; and helping local K-12 students. Contributions may be donations of cash, personal property or services.

Businesses interested in participating in the EITC program may contact Chuck Desch, telephone 814-393-1926, fax 814-393-1834, or e-mail [email protected]. Information is also available on the Web at http://www.clarion.edu/ foundation/ eitc.shtml.

HONORS PROGRAM

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Honoring the 20th Anniversary Of Clarion's Honors Program

It was 20 years ago that the Clarion University Honors Program first saw the light of day. Developed by an ad hoc committee of Faculty Senate in November 1985, the actual program was initiated the following fall semester.

"The original proposal addressed administration of the program, curriculum design, co-curricular recommendations, and student membership in the program," said director Dr. Hallie Savage. From those humble beginnings, the program has flourished to include an enrollment of 50 students for each of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years, oiler exploratory programs for high school students, establish special courses that bring out the best in Clarion students, and even form another group to help high-achieving students.

"The most amazing thing about this program is the change I see in our students," said Savage."They are exposed lo new opportunities through our classes and other programs, all of which helps them grow as students and individuals. In our technological society, one of the more remarkable things is how our program lets them connect with people on a one-to-one basis. It makes the students more marketable when they graduate and also prepares them for some of the nation's grad­uate schools, if that is the path they take."

What is the Honors Program? The Honors Program is an academic opportunity for students whose intellectual and creative interests and abilities are

beyond conventional university offerings. The program gives students the opportunity to enrich their education through spe­cially designed courses and extracurricular involvement.

In honors courses, students pursue subjects in depth and across disciplines. The students interact closely wilh faculty members in informal settings as well as in classrooms. Honors Program special events contribute to an enhanced academic and social environment.

Who can enroll in the Honors Program? The Honors Program is available to qualified students enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program. Students may be

accepted on the basis of academic performance, aptitude, a written statement, an interview, and recommendations. Students already enrolled at Clarion University may also apply to the Honors Program.

How will completion of the Honors Program be recognized? Honors graduates receive special recognition at commencement ceremonies and their transcripts will indicate they have

completed the Honors Program.

Does the Honors Program require extra classes? To earn an honors degree, a student must complete a minimum of 21 honors credits (seven courses) and maintain the

academic standards of the program. Honors courses will replace certain general education courses required for all majors. Three of 21 honors credits (one course) must be earned in the student's major area of study. The hours are taken as part of the student's degree program and do not represent credits beyond normal graduation requirements.

Honors Faculty Barry McCauliff, Ralph Leary, and Anand Rao (now at

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Are there any scholarships reserved for Honors students? Scholarships and financial aid provisions are available for students enrolled in the Honors Program. The Foundation

Honors Scholarship is available to members of the Honors Program beginning their sophomore year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years, provided program requirements are met. Awards are based on academic achievement and evidence of leadership and motivation.

Are there any QPA requirements for students in the Honors Program? Freshman students enrolled in the Clarion University Honors Program must maintain a 3.00 quality-points average,

sophomores must maintain a 3.25, and juniors and seniors must maintain a 3.40. Ralph Leary and graduate Ann Godfrey.

Is the Honors Program affiliated with any national organizations? Clarion University's Honors Program is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, placing il in contact with

honors programs nationwide.

The reception gave a chance for students and alumni to connect.

Professor Ralph Leary makes a point.

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sister Janna Martin, a graduate.

2004-2005 Foundation 1867 Circle Donor Report The following is a list of gifts and pledges in the leadership club levels made to Clarion University

Foundation Inc. from July I, 2004, to June 30, 2005 by the (larion University Family which consists of alum­ni, parents, employees, retirees, friends, corporations, businesses, foundations, and associations.

The Clarion University Foundation Inc. supports Clarion University by encouraging recurrent gifts that can be used where they are most needed.

Annually, the foundation provides increased scholarship dollars for students, library resources, technology enhancements, facility research and development, cultural events, academic and athletic programming, alumni cvenls and activities, visual and performing ails, and other needs not supported by state subsidies and tuition.

Highlights to FY 2004 include: • Paid Gifts $2,967,590 • Alumni and Parent pledges via phonathon: $282,259 • Provided annual support to the university: $2,507,527 • Scholarships: $917,073

There is no heller lime than now to join the donors listed here — Clarion's most prestigious annual leader­ship support. The IH67 Circle.

Clarion University honors the vision and conviction of its founders by establishing this recognition for the growing numbers of Circle members who emulate those who first met in the spring of 1867 to organize a board of trustees. Less than six months later they opened the doors of Carrier Seminary of Western Pennsylvania, now known as Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

While Ihe spirit of giving remains Ihe same, the direction of The Clarion Annual Fund today is focused on recurrent, unrestricted giving to address priority areas of need at the University.

(living levels are defined as follows: • University Club-recognizes contributions of $5,000 or more annually • President 's Club-recognizes contributions of $2,500-$4,999 annually • Clarion Investors-recognizes contributions of $ 1,000-$2,499 annually

For more information on becoming a leadership donor, please contact Anna Kriebel, Annual Funds Officer, at 814-393-2572 or send a check payable to "Clarion University Foundation, Inc." 840 Wood Street, Clarion PA 16214.

For a complete donor listing, visit www.clarion.edu.

$5,000 + 2 Anonymous Adidas Dr. Ernest '49 & Mrs. Margaret A.

(Behringer) '49 Aharrah Allegheny Millwork & Lumber Kenneth W. Beels Charitable Trust Elizabeth S. Black Charitable Trust Mrs. Belly Breene Brookville Equipment Corporation Burns & Burns Assoeiates Mr. Scott &

Mrs. Angelia M. '87 Burns Mr. John V. Calipari '82 Mr. Robert & Mrs. Susan Carlson Chartwells Mr. Lawrence P. '73 '04 &

Mrs. Judy L. (Strachan) '82 Cirka Clarion County Roil & Gun Club The Commodore Corporation Mr. John A. Coogan Derrick Publishing Company F & E Fair Memorial Fund Farmers National Bank of Emlenton Mr. Arthur Ii. Fleming Mrs. Caroll M. Gehres '75 Dr. Joseph P. &

Mrs. Janice Grunenwald •Estate of Lois N. Harriger '33 Dr. Marlin E. '59 &

Mrs. Cleva L. (Haight) '59 Hartman

Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Martha Harvey The Ruth A. Hill

Scholarship Fund Trust •Estate of Helen J. Jameson '66 Johnson Controls Inc. Edith C. Justus Charitable Samuel Justus Charitable Trust Mr. Patrick L. Kiehl '72 Kraus Sorec Inc. Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Mr. James E. & Mrs. Penny Kriebel The Kr iebe l Organ iza t ion

Mr. Charles P. & Mrs. Sonja Leach Jr. Mr. Alfred L. '65 &

M r s . Bonnie (Harkness) ' 65

Lefevre Mr. Orville H. Lerch '81 Mrs. Wilma (Best) Logue '32 '37 Malson Lumber Mr. Charles E. '72 & Mrs. Jane

(Garneau) '73 '75 McLaughlin Jr. •Estate of Ruby S. Miller '35 Mr. Charles L. Motter Jesse L. Peters Charitable trust Arthur William Phillips

Charitable Trusl Mrs. Sandra Hart Phillips PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Presbyterian Women of

2nd Presby. Church RX Xpress S & T Bank-Indiana Ms. Mary L. Seifert '46

Mr. Howard &

Mrs. Janet Shreekengost Laura M. Smedley Charitable Trust Mr. David C. Smith '64 Mr. Henry & Mrs. Beverly Suhr Jr. Mr. Harry E. Tripp Mrs. Libby (Elder) Williams '56

$2,500.00-$4,999.00 Mr. Christian L. Allison &

Ms. Jane K. France '71 Alpha Gamma Phi

Alumni Association Mr. Todd &

Mrs. Milissa A. (Steiner) '84 Bauer

Mrs. I lelen Boyle 'the Burgess-McCormaC Foundation Mr. 11. Eugene <*i

Mrs. Susanne A. Burns ( & A frees I Inlimited Ine. Mr. Michael G. Caseialo '81 Center for Orthopedics &

Sports Medicine Clarion Students' Association Colegrove Education Fund Computer Support Dr. Brian R. Dunn '71 Eden Ine. Dr. Jeffrey W. & Mrs. Janet Ferguson Mr. G. Barrett &

Mrs. Gwen Garbarino Hager Paving Ine. Ms. Suzan Hahnfeldt '73 '76 Ms. Jane F. Herbert Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield John K. Henne Charitable Trust The .IP Morgan Chase Foundation Keystone Restaurant Group Inc. Mr. Gary A. & Mrs. Traeie Kriebel Mr. Gregory R. &

Mrs. Bridget Kriebel (lharles P. Leach Agency Ine. Dr. Glenn R. '56 & Mrs. Mary F.

(Master)'72 '78 McElhattan Dr. Terry & Mrs. Phyllis Morrow Mr. David E.Oliver'91 '92 Dr. Kevin J. '81 &

Mrs. Carol A. Roth Sealy Inc. Attorney Thomas J. Sibert '74 Mr. Charles L. '56 &

Mrs. Shirley Weir Wenventure Inc.

$1,000.00 $2,499.00 Mr. Vernon Allien

Dr. Susen L. Allen-Miller '78 '80 American Express Foundation AMYMSA APSCURF Arby's Toby Food Group Inc. Mr. Jeffrey F. A/./ato '85 Dr. WilliamS. &

Ms. Linda G. 'l)5 Barnes

Bauer Architechtural Blocks Ms. Rika Beckley Mr. Douglas S. '72 &

Mrs. Janine (Shields) '72 Bell Bell South Mr. J. Donald Bishop Borden Perlman Insurance Mr. Robert & Mrs. Marsha Bubb Mrs. Margaret Buckwalter Mr. William L. Bunce Jr. '65 Fred L. Burns Inc. Mr. W. Paul & Mrs. Carol Bylaska Mr. Darl & Mrs. Madelon

(Delp) '65 '86 Callen Jr. Ms. Linda R. Campbell '80 '90 Mr. Mare T. Campbell Jr. '50 Mr. Colyn S. Case Clarion County Broadcasting Clarion Ford Mercury Clarion Oaks Mr. Ronald L. '65 &

Mrs. Patricia Clayton Mr. Robert J. '62 &

Mrs. Jeanie Cloherty Con Yeager Company Inc. Dr. LaMonte D. '50 &

Mrs. Marie '50 Crape Mrs. Barbara J. (Cook) Crowley '71 Mr. Louis B. '74 & Mrs. Bea Dean Jr. Dr. Brenda Dede Delta Development Group Inc. Mr. F. Eugene '03 &

Mrs. Edith R. Dixon Mr. Charles E. &

Mrs. Diane Dreibelbis Mr. Terri L. '69 & Mrs. Joyce Dunkle Mr. Adam C. '95 '99 & Mrs. Mary

Beth (Curry) '97 '99 Earnheardt Enterprise Rent a Car Eve/Stayman Scholarship Fund Dr. Soga Ewedemi Mrs. Patricia M. (Hart) Fallon '57 Mr. Timothy P. &

Mrs. Bridget Fogarty Dr. Benjamin & Mrs. Debbie Freed Dr. William E. '77 & Mrs. Elisabeth

(Sibley) '64 '80 '97 Fulmer Mr. Jon W. Gardner '61 Geico Corporation Mr. Angelo L. Gioiosa Glenn Redi-Mix Gray & Co. Real Estate Mrs. Beverly (Reese) Greenwell '59 Dr. Edward S. '57 '00 &

Dr. Gail F. (Fulton) '66 Grejda Mr. William Grove '88 &

Dr. Colleen A. McAleer '75 Dr. John W. Heard Mrs. P. J. (Magaro) Hilbert '77 Mr. Richard R. Hilinski Hille Family Charitable Foundation Mr. Justin Hoffman '82 International Paper

Company Foundation

Purposes of Private Gift Support

Endowment, $795,040

Property, Buildings, and Equipment, $692,293

Unrestricted, $476,192

Restricted for Operations $1,004,065

L^HHIHHBHflHHiin^fflHiHKinM Sources of Private Gift Support

Other Organizations $183,837

Corporations ^r \ $515,193 f \

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Iron Furnace Chapter #288 Trout Unlimited

J. M. Smucker Company Mr. Michael R. &

Mrs. Cathy R. '86 '93 Keefer Mr. James & Mrs. Maxine Knowles Kohlhepp Custom Counter Tops Dr. Allan & Mrs. Mary Larson Mr. Anthony C. '89 &

Mrs. Kathy B. (Brown) '73 Linnan Mrs. Charlotte H. (Henderson) Logue Mr. Richard C. '63 &

Mrs. Nancy (Coax) '63 Malacarne Mr. John '75 & Mrs. Patricia S.

(Semonich) '75 Marinich Mr. Gerald C. '67 & Mrs. Suzanne C.

(Conroy) '67 Marterer Mr. John B. & Mrs. Sally W. (Weeter)

'70 '73 Mason Mr. Patrick A. &

Mrs. Holly McDonough Dr. Marilynn Mikolusky Mistick Construction Mr. Alan & Mrs. LaVerne Mochnick Dr. Sharon Montgomery &

Dr. Andrew M. Turner Mr. Patrick R. &

Mrs. Virginia Mooney Mrs. Eleanor (DeWald) Moore '42 Morgan Keegan & Company Inc. Mr. Ralph A. Naples Jr. '84 Mr. Kenneth C. '86 &

Mrs. Cynthia Nellis Northwest Medical Center Auxiliary NSK Corporation Mr. James P. O'Hara '81 Oil Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Mr. Robert Olney Owens-Illinois Inc. *Mr. Richard L. &

Mrs. Mary Lou (Herbert) '79 Pae Francis J. Palo Inc. & Employees Mr. Raymond & Mrs. Marian Peltcs Penn Virginia Corporation Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. Mr. Frank A. Pici '77 Mr. Piew-Loon Poh Dr. Randall Potter &

Dr. Jeanne Slattery Mr. Roger L. '75 &

Mrs. Ginny (Smathers) '77 Powell

T h e names of individuals who are deceased are preceded by an asterisk.

Mr. Edward J. Powers & Ms. Marilouise Michel

Dr. Christopher M. & Mrs. Mary Kay Reber

Dr. Diane L. Reinhard Mr. Donald E. '55 &

Mrs. Mary Rose (Vescio) '55 Reno Mr. Andrew A. Restauri '86 Dr. James J. & Mrs. Janie Reynolds Mr. Daniel J. '73 & Mrs. Joanne A.

(Kush) '73 Richardson Mr. Stephen A. Rifici '88 Mrs. Donna (Tissue) Roberts '74 Dr. Elizabeth A. Rupert '59 Mr. Alexander V. '54 &

Mrs. Mary Sandusky Mr. Dana & Dr. Hallie E. Savage Mr. Michael C. '79 &

Mrs. Ilia (Rodriguez) '80 Sisinni *Estate of Edmund N. Skacan '50 Mr. James A. '85 &

Mrs. Sally (Harris) Staab Subway Venture Associates Mr. Bruce A. '79 &

Mrs. Leslie Sukaly Mr. Terrence P. Sullivan '72 The Tavern Dr. Lou & Mrs. Marge F. Tripodi Mr. Mark E. '80 &

Mrs. Cindy L. (Walter) '79 VanDyke

Ms. Sarah E. Verbeke '85 Verizon Foundation Wachovia Securities LLC Mr. John N. Wiberg '52 Wienken & Associates Mr. Ronald J. '72 '74 &

Mrs. Stephanie A. (Morgan) '75 '93 Wilshire

Mr. Bennett Wilson Wolf's Auto Outlet YMCA Swimteam Parents

Association Mr. Jeffrey D. Zangrilli '79 Zonta Club of Oil City-Franklin

2004-2005 Scholarship Recipient List The Clarion University Foundation, Inc.'s scholarship program continues to grow, due in part to a decade-long

increase in annual fund giving and unprecedented growth in our endowment funds. These scholarship programs, made possible through the generosity of our loyal donors, allow students many great

opportunities. The Clarion University Foundation thanks you for your concern for our students, and our students thank you for your appreciation of Clarion University!

Annually Funded Scholarships- Restricted

Accountancy Scholarship Jessica Carpenter, Jacqueline Gutting Assoc, of Pa. State College & University Retired Faculty Scholarship Katlyn Whisner Galaxy Federal Credit Union Joshua Williams James A. Hughes Scholarship Felisha Atkinson, Sotheany Chhum Minnie Patton Stayman Scholarship Deanna Buda, Sarah Mann, Jeffrey Wendle

Oil City 2nd Presbyterian Women Scholarship Shelah Bolyard, Jennifer Cornell, David Dallas, Christopher Hammond, Patricia Stewart Oil City Rotary Club Scholarship Shelly Walters Outstanding Scholar in Philosophy Award Jennifer Hetrick Ruth A. Hill Scholarship Terri Auston, Shandia Booker, Benjamin Gibbs, Whitney Shaw, Aiesha Turner Sarah Beels Dunikoski Memorial Scholarship Lindse Allison, Alisha Hall, Daniel Hixson, McKenzie Kidd, Lori Klimek, Luke Laderer, Amanda Richtscheit Travel Centers of America Scholarship-Marketing Dave Runyan Travel Centers of America Scholarship-Administrative Science Evan Tachoir Trout Unlimited Conservation Scholarship Jay Gerber, Amy Myers, Ryan Talbott

UPMC Women's Auxiliary Scholarship Anna Piatt, Julia Prichard, Julie Silvis, Colin Smith Venango Campus Scholarship Candance Donahue, Amy Fiaola, Lyndsey O'Polka Zonta Club Scholarship Hope Lineman, Deborah McNerney CCC of PA Association of School Retirees Scholarship Carla Collier F.B.L.A. Scholarship Diane Lloyd Foundation Award Melanie Belinsky, Fred Phillips, Torre Means Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Scholarship Nicole Gatesman, Brett O'Neil, Angela Shontz John N. & Sarah H. Rees Academic Talent Scholarship Julie Bly, Patrick Walsh. Theresa Warner John N. & Sarah H. Rees Adult Starter Scholarship Richard Hendricks, Amber McMillen, Mary Preisel Knight-Heasley Scholarship Veronica Gharing Mary & Martha Colegrove Educational Scholarship Sari Cattoni, Cassidy Wilson

National City Scholarship Marisa Decker, Valerie Dixon, Sheena Gruver, Kristin Lauer, Kennett McNatt, Mariah Mills, Carla Ortz University Scholars Award Shannon Baker, Gregory Beggs, Lori Fennell, Crystal Grigorovich, Laurie Gustafson, Angela Guth, Keven Kalkbrenner, Catherine Kline, Matthew Kossick, Margaret Lichty, Brandon Long, Audrey Rolim, Craig Young

Annually Funded Scholarships- Unrestricted

Foundation Honors Scholarship Evelyn Abiola, Ernest Anku, Abbas Asgerally, Alexandra Batouyios, Jamie Blackburn, Carli Bober, Pamela Boyle, Nicole Burns, James Chambers, Kelly Devlin, Sean Dreher, Gavin Ferris, Jessie Francis, Gregory Funk, Laura Gage, Bethany Gearhart, Nathan Geesaman, Davi Grega, Michael Gressler, Jason Grieshober, Kristen Hallagan, Ryan Hassler, Ada Hepfl, Amber Hetrick, Katie Hoffman, Lori Klimek, Shana Lynch, Emily Malburg, Paul Mastarone, Trevor McGaughey, Heathe McPheron, Patrick Mentzer, Jedediah Millard, Sarah Molinaro, Heather Morrow, Nicole Mort, Aaro Neely, Crystal Page, Benjamin Park, Nicole Plassio, Natalie Rea, Emil Reel, Victoria Reid, Cody Ressel, Mega Rupert, Patrick Savage, Erin Schaffer, Stephanie Schwab, Melissa Shuman, Milena Smith, Stephanie Smith, Kelsey Stanton, Lindsay Thomas, Geraldine Truog, Kristen Werder, Jamie Wolf, Lindsey Wommer, Kelly Yackovich, Joshua Zorich, Katherine Zygowski Foundation Leadership Scholarship

Shannon Baker, Derek Bauer, Andrea Berger, Douglas Brown, Valerie Dixon. Ashley Grimm, Amanda Harold, Paul Harris, James Kane, Kera Krucelyak, Kristin Lauer, Margaret Lichty, Diane Lloyd, Dani Mauk, Mariah Mills. Kristen Motter, Corin Rombach, Hannah Turner, Daniel Vikartosky, Colleen Williams Foundation Non-Instructional Staff Scholarship Angela Clinger, Arthur Clinger, Daniel Heeter, Angela Shontz, Patricia Shontz, Erica Smreker

Endowed Scholarships

Al & Karen Jacks Football Scholarship Corey Shaner Alpha Gammi Phi Scholarship Zachary Gueth, Bart Wylie Alumni Association Athletic Scholarship Heather Cigich, Justin Collins, Zachary Gourley, Toby Seger, Colleen Sherk Alumni Association Scholarship Ernest Anku. Bernadine Bagniszewski, Jennifer Boddorf,Patrick Corbett, Melissa Kraus, Ashley Kronk, Kathleen Lutz, Michael McDonald, Laine Mendelson, Karen Nicodemus, Stephanie Pence, Oscar Radol,

Diane Rylander, Patricia Sefton, Stephanie Smith, Deena Spahn Anna & Walter Weaver Scholarship Carla Ortz

Biology Department Fund Scholarships Amelia Harris Bobbi Scholarship Kalynn Shollenberger Bonnie Silvertongue Memorial Marketing Scholarship Brandee Shaffer Burns & Burns Scholarship Eric Carl

Burns & Burns Golf Scholarship Matt Guyton, Louis Jesiolkiewic Calculus Scholarship Kelly Smith Cecil & Agnes Rhodes Memorial Scholarship Jessica Patterson Charles P. Leach, Sr. Scholarship Heather McPheron, Diane Rylander Charles R. Flack Scholarship in Library Science Patrick Can-Chemistry Department Scholarship

Laura Altman, David Bessler Chemistry Department Commemorative Scholarship Michael Polashuk, Roger Rummell Christopher J. Stahlman Memorial Scholarship-Clarion Co Scott Perez, Molly Siegel Christopher J. Stahlman Memorial Scholarship-CL Richard Sherman, Caitlin Tomeo CIS Department Scholarship Kelly Yackovich Class of 1949 Scholarship Lisa Kennedy Class of 1953 Scholarship Monica Mellon

Commodore Corp/Richard Boyle Scholarship Gerald Hawk, Amanda Heeter, Julie Kerle, Justin McKissick, Elicia Mealy. Heidi Sauerland, Jennifer Weaver, Molly Wise Communication Department Scholarship Ian Hurbanek, Krisli Waterloo Robert H. Copeland Theatre Endowment Allison Wagner Dana S. Still Scholarship Brandi Mulach, Ashley Grimm Daniel Preuhs Memorial Endowment Melissa Lynch, Johnathan Sherbine David Mercinko Memorial Scholarship Nicholas Galan Derrick Scholarship Joey Kunselman Distinguished Faculty Ecology Research & Scholarship Fund Endowment Michael Chislock, Jamie Himes Distinguished Faculty in Physics and Astronomy Shawn Burkett

DiTommaso Family Scholarship Justin Moose Dolores Sherman Nursing Scholarship Royanna Snow Donald E. & Bernadette Hugus Crooks/Crooks Clothing Scholarship Susan Croach, Alicia Stewart

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Donna Dupont Bishop Scholarship Andrea Berger Dorothy May Story Smith Scholarship Allhea Agyeimensah Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Scholarship Justin Becki, Stefanie Best, Bethany Brosius, Sarah Hulh, Kristin Lauer, Cristin Leahy, Brandon Long, Justin McKissick, Mariah Mills, Kristen Pavlina, Jessica Saul, Valerie Sloan, Hannah Turner, Amanda Weckerly, David Whalen Dr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Scholarship-Nursing Kendra Cleland, Colin Smith, Tiffany Turner Dr. Charles J. Pineno Accounting Scholarship Scott Reinsel Dr. Diane L. Kcinhard Student Housing Scholarship Ashley Brown, Bobby Franklin, Brian Hauser, Mary Heasley, Daniel Vilanosky Dr. George F. & Twila M. WoUaston Athletic Award Jessica Albanese, Mathew Carver Dr. Glenn R. McElhattan Scholarship Robert Morris. Kimberley Shirey Dr. Helen M. Barton Women's Basketball Scholarship Jessica Albanese Dr. Iseli K. Krauss Psychology Scholarship Nicole Mort Dr. Leonard & Sally Ann Ackerman Scholarship Cody Cope, Diane Rylander E. Wilson Amsler Scholarship Mary Smith

Eberly Family Scholarship Ashley Baker, Melissa Boshinsky, Taylor Fox, Naomi Gigliotti, Bethany I.ucci, Jessica Richey, Carley Sembower, Lindsy Sembower Ecology Research Scholarship Fund Endowment Heather Zuraski Economics Department Scholarship Graham Nkanza Education Department Foundation Scholarship Kalie Hoffman Education Department Memorial Scholarship-Jay Moon-house Lori Husarik Education Department Memorial Scholarship-Lawrence Smith Courtney Brown Edward G. Kriebel Kamily Scholarship Cody Cope, Sheena Gruver, Diane Lloyd Edwin R. "Jack" Simpson Scholarship Renae Cashmere Eleanor DeWald Moore Scholarship Rebecca Raub Elizabeth L. Ross AITP Scholarship Chad Shipley Elizabeth M. McCord Memorial Scholarship Kimberly Le Elizabeth Rupert Library Science Graduate Scholarship Katherine Jenkins Enid Dennis Memorial Scholarship Eric Carl EOP/ACT 101 Student Academic Scholarship Gary Smith. Shawna Stover, La-Aja Wiggins

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Eric S. Knotick Memorial Scholarship Beryl Bray Ernest W. Johnson Scholarship

Joshua Gerslel, William Young Florence McLaughlin Scholarship Alicia Keppler, Rachel Schuchman Frances M. Shope Scholarship Sara I leyl Francis G. Greco English Endowment Patrick Corbett, Robert McGovem, Gina West Frank Clark Scholarship Daniel Switzer Fred L. & June McCall Burns Family Scholarship Jessica Sheakley Gary L. Merz Memorial Scholarship Mary Smith Gemmell Leadership Endowment Adrianc Calcific George B. Garbarino Scholarship Jessica Albanese, Heather Alterio. Amanda Brothers, Erin Cooper, Kristen Jack, Brian Phillips, Terrance Vaughns George R. Lewis Scholarship Benjamin Chicka, Daniel Collins. Nathan Croyle, Gregory Funk, David Grega, Jeremy Kaltenbaeh, Thomas Kennedy, Joey Kunselman, Joshua Rhoads. Christopher Woods, Kelly Yackovich George W. Williams/ Robert G. Bubb Scholarship Matthew Wilcox

Gilbert Neiman Scholarship Sarah Hulh, David Lutz, Sarah Nesbella, Kristen Werder Ginny Thornburgh Recognition Scholarship Holly McGill Gray Real Estate Scholarship Heather McPheron H.W. Wilson Foundation Scholarship Alfred Encarncion, Jennifer Neumyer Harry Joseph Smith Memorial Scholarship Nicole Burns Helen & Lawrence Smith Scholarship-Library Science Jordyn Ackl in. Korcn Conway

Helen & Lawrence Smith Scholarship-Mathematics Adrianne Demski. Kristen llurrell, Kathryn Jarzab, Nicole Plassio, Kelly Smith, Gayle Specht Helen Gendler Scholarship Adam Travelpiece Henry G. Burns Scholarship Ryan Bultermorc, Kcven Kalkbrenner, Heather McPheron, Garrett Sell, Nicholas Stoltz History Department Endowment Scholarship Dorica Digilarmo Inez & B.H. Fulton Memorial Scholarship Ashley Brown Irmgard Hegewald Memorial Scholarship Megan Church. Kathleen Foreman, Brian

Maul, Jedediah Mil lard

James A. "Abby" Mays Scholarship Vincent Moley. Matthew Morris Dean James D. Moore Scholarship Ian Hurbanek, Jennifer Reis James H. Cole Scholarship John Smith James J. Canelos Memorial Scholarship Jessica Dandoy, Tara Harrington Jean Blake Ferguson Library Science Scholarship Pamela Doane, Erin Jones, Jennifer Marlin Joe Kata Memorial Scholarship Ashley Downs, Nicholas Galan

John A. Mooney Scholarship Elizabeth Wingard John F. Kuhn Mathematics Scholarship Kayla Taylor John F. Kuhn Memorial Scholarship Brandi Mulach

John Francis Salvucci Scholarship Jessica 1 lawk John Ilcagy Memorial Scholarship 1 .indsay J'honias John W. Mochnick Honors Scholarship Coiin Rombaugh, Colleen Williams Joseph F. & Susannah Centorcelli Scholarship Stacy Larkin Joseph J. Knowles Scholarship Mathew Carver. Kaitlyn Jefferson Judith D. McCrary Memorial Scholarship Kori Scvin, Sarah Snyder, Lindsay Swab Karl & Inge Soulier Memorial Scholarship Conn Rombach Kim Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Meredith Boldizar, LeRoy Kopp Laura Taylor Booth Presidential Scholarship Katie Hoffman Linda Marie Trunzo Memorial Scholarship Benjamin Dague, Daniel Gtiillaro, Daniel Hixson, Cristina San Agustin Linnan/Brown Recognition Scholarship Kathryn Jarzab Lois Borland Fulmer Scholarship Amanda Barr, Lynn Johnson, Ellen Sellner Lyle G. Reinhard Leadership Scholarship Kali- Ehrensberger Lyle G. Reinhard Scholarship-Nursing Nicole Harrison M.M. & Minnie H. Kaufman 1 leadership Scholarship Jnslin Becki, Shannon Edmiston, Lisa Gustafson, James l.aurelli. Stephanie McCauley Marian Renn Marshall Memorial Scholarship Denise Peters, Talisa Whitaker Marjorie Pippin Leadership Award Jessica Bonk, W. Garrett Heath Marjorie Tippin Presidential Scholarship Renae Cashmere. Gerald Dawson, Kc-nl Debolt, Sarah Molinero, Jessica Regalski, Victoria Reid. Sarah Snyder, Jenny Sturgeon. Kelly Yackovich Marketing Management Scholarship Carolyn 1 largenrader Marketing Research Scholarship Michelle Scrviss Marlin & (leva Hartman Scholarship Sonya Andrews Mary Catherine Murphy Schierberl I cadcrship Scholarship Sarah Hulh Mary Jane Collins Meenan Scholarship Paul Harris Mary L. Seifert Endowed Scholarship Stacie Pawlak, Sara Sottiaux Mary R. Hardwick Scholarship Marisa Decker, Jennifer Dettore, Jennifer Lamb Mathematics Freshman Scholarship Brandon 1 .on;'. Mathematics Renewable Scholarship Ryan llassler, Nicole Plassio Megan Lhota-Calderaro Memorial Scholarship Sabrina Marlin Minnie D. Croyle Scholarship Michael Quinn, Scott Reinsel, Leann Reitz, Nancy Reitz, Brian Sharp, Heath Shirey Nancy Shaw McKee Scholarship Melissa Terwilliger New Castle Wolves Club Scholarship Autumn Chrobak, Carolyn Geary, Nicole Gilmore Nursing Department Endowment Aileen Bunce Oil City Lions, Lillian Shinkle/ Ted Shaw Scholarship Ashley Griffin, Elizabeth Morris Oleta B. Amsler Scholarship Katrina 1 lilliard Outstanding Biology Scholars Award Michael Chislock, Gavin Ferris, Christine Nebel, Jamie Wolf Parma Dixon Mooney Scholarship Krisiui I ,auei Pat Kiehl Diving Scholarship Endowment Raymond Murray

Paul M. Goldberg Memorial Scholarship Rebecca Wojtowicz Paul Shank Scholarship Brianne Goodwin Paul Y. Kim Advertising Management Scholarship Susan Croach Pay It Forward Scholarship Nicole Selker Penn Trafford/John Mochnick Leadership Scholarship Lesley-Anne Chrisy Pennzoil Scholarship Nicole Hoffman Phi VAa Sigma Honor Society Scholarship Kristen Hallagan Potter/McClune Scholarship Jessica Smith Psychology Department F2ndowed Scholarship Megan Homer Retail Management Scholarship Danielle Allemang Richard A. Redick Memorial Scholarship Ladona Strouse, Sue Wine Kobert & Diana Coury Scholarship Katie Hoffman Ronald E. Black Scholarship Amanda Ban-Rotary Club of Clarion Scholarship Brittany Ochs Ruth B. Montgomery Math/Science Scholarship Roger Rummell Ruth N. Pici Memorial Scholarship Kelly McCarthy S & T Bank-MBA Scholarship Chad Kuipers Sabina Mooney Seifert Scholarship Brittany Daniels Sara Cicciarelli Leadership Scholarship Jessica Patterson, Tory Wensel Sara Cicciarelli Presidential Scholarship Gavin Ferris Sigma Tau Gamma Scholarship Crystal Page Silver Fox Memorial Award Lauren Pickett Sitzman International Award for Outstanding Achievement Oscar Radoli Sonja & Chuck Leach Scholarship Ashley Robinson Spanish (Diaz) Scholarship Daniel Hosmer Spec Education/Rehabilitative Science Lindsey Wommcr Special Education Endowment Scholarship Shaina McManigle Thomas A. Gardner Radiation Therapy Technology Scholarship Jacquelyn Craft Eileen Murphy Thornton Humanities Endowment Award Lindsay Swab Tom A. Carnahan & Mel A. Mitchell Scholarship Kathryn Jarzab T. V. Buckwalter Memorial Endowment Megan Milford Venango Campus Endowment Scholarship Terry Bliss, Lisa Byers, Nicole Harrison, Erin Herman Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship Jessica Albanese, Danielle Allemang, Christina Allendorfer, Melissa Alonzo, I leather Alterio. Brittany Anderson, Amanda Angermeier, Rachel Aul, Anna Beck, Sarah Beck, Nicole Bell, Emily Berry, Sarah Besecker. Shelah Bolyard. Devina Boring, Cedric Bowling, John Bozsan, Stephen Bronowski, Jacquelyn Browcr. Colin Brubaker, Chris Buchanan, Tyrone Buckner, Bethany Burns, Robert Busch, Heather Byrne, Herbert Carraway. Sari Cattoni. Richard Cerro. James Charles, Michael Chesterfield, Leevone Church, Heather Cigich, Sean Clark, Kristy Clarke. Michael ('larke. Aaron (line, Stevie Coble, Michael Cohen. Justin Collins, Tim Connolly. Deonte Cooley,

Waldo S. Tippin Scholarship (continued) Erin Cooper, Elizabeth Crigler, Brandon Dando, Eric Deliere, John Dominic, Ashley Downs, Tressa Dvorsky, Anthony Easterling, Frank Edgar, Jenna Elwell,John Fager. Joseph Farkas, Sean Farley, Heather Fields, Lance Fink, Sean Finnerty, Katie Forsyth, Lauren Fortnoff, Ashley Francis, Bobby Franklin, Sarah Fries, Nicholas Galan, David Gardner, Christina Gattens, Joshua George, Michele Glasgow, Sharma Godwin, Jhermel Goss, Ashley Grimm, Zachary Gueth, Matthew Guyton, Brittany Hanzl, Amelia Harris, Nicole Harrrison, Dana Hartings, Garrett Heath, Brehan Heebner, Benjamin Heisel. Brett Heller, Sarah Heyl, Jordan Hicks, Mark Hofmeister, Christopher Horning, Kristen Jack, Kaitlyn Jefferson, William Johnson, Christopher Jone, Karla Kaczmarek, Lauren Kalata, Michael Kerr, Heather Kershner, Kristin Klinger, Ashley Kreiner, Jessica Kretz, Christopher Lape, Lori Leitzinger, Taylor Letters, Nicole Lockwood, Glenn Lovelace, Jessica Lowden, Marcus Lowe, Brock Luke, Maurice Madden, Anthony Marshall, Trevor McCance, Michae McConnell, Kevin McCrackern, Brian McGuire, James McHale, Melba Melton, Jarrod Miller, Vincent Moley, Khary Moore, Matthew Morris, Raymond Murray, Brian Nicholas, Matt Niedbala, Michael O'Brien, James O'Brien, Pierre Odom, Stacy Ogden, Tiffany Peacock, Keisha Perry, Angela Phegley, Nathan Phillips, Nicole Plassio, Adam Podojil, Josh Province, Ashlie Regazzi, Ashley Rhodes, Erin Richard, Kevin Rigby, Matthew Ritter, Ronald Rivage, Sarah Rodgers, Corin Rombach, Virginia Saras, Jessica Saul, Bethany Sedney, Corey Shaner, April Shannon, Colleen Sherk, Erin Smith, Justin Smith, Kyle Snoke, Zack Snyder, Abigail Starsinic, Christina Steiner, Karen Stoklosa, Matthew Stoppay, Marcus Surin, Sonya Swanson, Timothy Taylor , Melissa Terwilliger, Frank Torbert, Alisha Turner, Joshua Vasko, Jayme Violi, Richard Vitale, Ashley Walker, Daniel Walley, Aimee Weis, Craig Wellman, Ryan Wells, Lauren Wiefling, Lindsay Wiefling, Matthew Wilcox, Scott Wilson, Jamie Wolf, Dwaon Woodard, Douglas Woodruff, Bartley Wylie, Erik Yonish, Jessie Zahner, Tonya Zatko, Aimee Zellers Walter L. Hart Scholarship Ashley Brown, Sean Dreher, Danielle Gross, James Laurelli, Emily Malburg, Paul Mastarone, Maria Mounier, Corin Rombach Weir Family Scholarship Nicholas Galan William & Elizabeth Hart Scholarship Kristen Hurrell, KellySmith, Gayle Specht William & Olive Barnes Scholarship Shannon Baker William G. Miller Swimming/Diving Scholarship Erin Cooper Wilma Best Logue Education Scholarship Jami Hogue

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2005 Fall Motorcycle Tour Of The Shenandoah Valley-September 19 And 20 Dan Bard ('74), co-author of

Great Roads, Great Rides (greatroadsgreatrides.com), agreed to lead a fall ride for fellow Clarion University Community members who share his love of the sport of motorcycling on the open road.

The ride was a two-day tour through the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The ride started at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19 just outside of Winchester, Va. The weather coop­erated and the day dawned bright, sunny and a little bit cool.

Joining Bard and his wife, Gale, on this ride were Karl and Elsa Schlentner (friends of the university and parents of Clarion grad Scott Schlentner '94) and Chris and Sandy (Stahl) Peifer ('83). Karl drove his vintage 1980s Honda Goldwing, while Chris rolled, along on a new 2005 Goldwing. Dan lead them into the Shenandoah Valley also on a late model Goldwing.

Their destination for the night was Rocky Mount, Va., just 20 miles southeast from Roanoke. The roads chosen by Bard for the ride paralleled Rt. 11 and 1-81 and ran along the eastern slopes of the Alleghenies. The gentle topography was filled with rolling farmland, many of which were harvesting their corn and hay for the sea son. In Goshen the group landed for lunch at the Mill Creek Cafe where they enjoyed plenty of conversation with large amounts of food-and dessert pies that were bursting with fruit.

The afternoon kicked off with a ride down the Goshen Pass, a locally famous area where the Maury River Hows along side the road though a limestone gorge. The mandatory stop for photos was completed and the group headed down south a bit more on 1-81 until they exited off and climbed up a back road to the crest of the Blue Ridge and joined the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Peaks of Otter. Once there, they headed back down

the east side of the mountain to Bedford, Va. The Clarion riders then navigated through Bedford to

the National D-Day memorial. Upon entry they were told the parking area has several reserved spaces just for motor­cycle. Once parked, the group agreed to amble about at their own speed and meet again in about 90 minutes. Needless to say, the memorial is very sobering and inspira­tional.

Back on the road south, they enjoyed the drive around Smith Mountain Lake and onto Rocky Mount. Checking in

around 5 p.m., the group had found their way to dinner next door and were again swapping stories about Clarion, motorcycles and family by 7 p.m.

By 8 a.m. the next day, Bard was leading the group towards Roanoke, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The weekday traffic was very light, so the group had easy going for most of the way up the Parkway. There was an indicator of fall in the air, and several areas along the park­way showed the trees changing color just a bit.

Back row left to right: Elsa and Karl. Seated from left: Dan and Gale, Sandy and Chris.

Upon exiting the Blue Ridge Parkway at its northern entrance, Bard led the Clarion crew into the Skyline Drive. By this time, a lunch break was due. At one of the Skyline Drive's waysides, ihe bikers found themselves again chat­ting about the ride, scenery and roads. It was agreed to head to the northern terminus of the Skyline Drive, weather permitting. The weather forecast called for thunder showers, but in the end, it never did.

Overall, about 575 miles were covered "officially." The group got to see some great sights in the Shenandoah Valley including apple orchards. Civil War encampments and Amish country.

Andree Builds Reputation In Metal Fabrication

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Although he avoided the draft until he graduated, Andree did wind up in the U.S. Army and completed his time as an M.P. in an army depot in New York State.

Leaving the army, he joined with a partner in a coal business in Knox, Pa. "Just like the metal fabrication business I am in now, I knew nothing about coal," recalled Andree. "I learned about the business including how to operate heavy equipment. The business did well."

But, Andree learned something else in the mining business. "The coal business is tough," he said. "It is also real cold work."

Andree's brother, Carl Andree Davie, was an artist working in metal sculpture in Atlanta. Andree went to visit him several times and liked the warmer temperatures in Georgia.

He joined his brother in Atlanta in 1982, taking advantage of the G.I. Bill to return to college at Georgia State University where he earned a degree in geology. "I tried to get work all over the country, but I never found a job in geology," Andree recalled.

In 1990, he joined his brother in forming Andree Studios Inc. "I had to learn the process." said Andree. "I went with my brother to a planning room where he showed me a scale ruler and detailed plans. I taught myself the business and took a class in comprehensive drawing. I had been around construction and I got jobs in architectural and metal fabrication."

The business went well and Andree eventually bought his brother's portion of the business. Carl operates an art studio in North Carolina.

Andree has additional art influence from his wife, Serey, an artist who teaches at the Atlanta Speech School. "Between my wife and my brother, there is a lot of art around me," said Andree. "It helps me with what I do, but 1 do have an eye for design."

Mike and Serey Andree live in Decatur, Ga. They also have a house, built by Andree, in North Carolina, where they spend part of the year.

A gallery of Andree Studios' work can be found at www.andreestudios.com.

Joseph Abal Reconstructs Accidents continued from page 12 witness box. Clarion trained me to work in a classroom. Frank Campbell taught me to ask questions. I drive myself to do more. That drive is an internal factor fueled by being the descendant of immigrant Hispanic parents whose goal it was to drive themselves lo try to develop a better way of life for their sons. Il was that drive thai brought me to Clarion."

Abal's latest career change was the formation of Abal Auction & Real Estate Company with partner Betty Evans.

"I enjoy the process," he said about auctioneering. "I got a real estate license and auction off real property. I've always been an avid attender of auctions and I've always dealt, based on my background, wilh motorcycles and Corvettes, with the buying and selling process. When I felt I was at a position where I fell I could do better than some of the people whose auctions I was attending, I then drove myself to complete the necessary Florida licensing for not only the position of auctioneer, but also of realtor. In addition, 1 have been further licensed as a Personal Property Appraiser and a Certified Estate Specialist."

Abal Auction & Real Estate Company earned early success during an auction it conducted for retired auctioneer and realtor and World War II veteran Col. Marion Lawless. The auction was the topic for an article in the July 2005 issue of "Auctioneer," a publication of the National Auctioneers Association.

"I am downsizing my forensic practice, taking only the cases I wish to take, but I want to keep up wilh the auction and real estate as I move into the latter state of my life," said Abal. "The family drive I inherited from my parents would not allow me to retire, but I figure a change of venue in dealing in the hectic work of toils and tort litigation and moving into the auctioneering field would be a good change of pace and maybe allow me lo have more personal time."

Tomeo Coaches Women's Wrestling continued from page 13

Rich Bender. Ihe executive director of USA wresding. said during the worlds in Hungary that coaches such as Tomeo who has extensive back­ground with clinics and summer camps-are essential to the American effort.

"He was outgoing, lie sounds like a real good guy," said Greco-Roman national developmental coach Ike Anderson, who added that the two shared a fondness for golf.

Tomeo, besides the Summer Games in Athens, has been able lo travel to Canada, Mexico, Ukraine and Poland as a coach. After the junior world championships in 1999 in Poland, he and his sister and other family members went lo Italy.

Ihe grandmother of Tomeo's father settled in Ihe U.S. Ironi Italy in the 1920, and the family slill has relatives near Naples.

"My grandfather got to meet his mother's sis-lei for ihe first time. You can't put a price tag on that," Tomeo said of thai 1999 trip.

After ihe 2004 Summer Games, Tomeo was able lo see some of the famous sites in and around Athens.

"I tun all about taking in the experience. Why nol gel ihe most out of your (ravels?" he said.

Editor's note: David Driver, a free-lance writer from Maryland, has lived in Hungary since 2(103, and covered American athletes in Europe during that lime. He has contributed to more than 25 American alumni magazines.

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ALUMNI NOTES

The Class of 1946 would like lo invite members from the class of 1945 to join with them as they celebrate their 60* class reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, 2006. Please save the date and make plans to return to Clarion to re-connect with your classmates!

This year a Science Expo is being planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests are cordially invited to attend, details to be announced soon. An Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also being planned for Friday, May 5. Details to be announced. Any alumni interested in serv­ing on the reunion committee are also encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the committee will meet twice—in early November 2005 and February 2006. For more information, contact Ihe Alumni Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e-mail [email protected].

1946)

The Class of 1946 will celebrate its 60lh reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at the president's official residence, reunion gathering, and banquet. Please save the date and make plans to return to Clarion to celebrate with your classmates!

This year, a Science Expo is being planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests are cordially invited to attend. Details will be announced soon. An Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also being planned for Friday, May 5. Details to be announced. Any alumni interested in serving on the reunion committee are also encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the committee will meet twiee-in early November 2005 and February 2006. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e-mail [email protected].

The Class of 1956 will celebrate iis 50* reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at the president's official residence, reunion gathering, and banquet. Please save the date and make plans to return to Clarion to celebrate with your classmates! In recognition of this milestone event, alum nus Don Andrekovich, '56, has issued a $1,000 match challenge to fellow mem­bers of his graduating class toward a class gift. This year, a Science Expo is being planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests are cordially invited lo attend. Details will be announced soon. An Alumni and Friends Golf Outing also is being planned for Friday, May 5. Details

to be announced soon. Any alumni inter­ested in serving on the reunion committee are also encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the committee will meet twice- in early November 2005 and February 2006. For more information please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e-mail [email protected].

CLASS OF

1961J

The Class of 1961 will celebrate its 45* reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at the president's official residence, reunion gathering and banquet. Please save the date and make plans to return to Clarion to celebrate with your classmates!

This year a Science Expo is being planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests are cordially invited to attend. Details will be announced soon. An Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also being planned for Friday, May 5. Details to be announced. Any alumni interested in serving on the reunion committee are also encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the committee will meet twice-in early November 2005 and February 2006. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e-mail [email protected].

CLASS OF

1964)

Marjorie (Gilmore) Hoehn recently retired after 23 years of teaching math. She resides in Level Green, Pa., with her husband, Jerome, and two children, Heather and Heidi.

1966)

The Class of 1966 will celebrate its 40* reunion during the weekend of May 4-6, 2006, which includes a reception at the president's official residence, reunion gathering, and banquet. Please save the dale and make plans to return to Clarion to celebrate with your classmates!

This year, a Science Expo is being planned for Thursday, May 4, and alumni and guests arc cordially invited to attend. Details will be announced soon. An Alumni and Friends Golf Outing is also being planned for Friday, May 5. Details will be announced soon. Any alumni inter­ested in serving on the reunion committee are also encouraged to volunteer. Tentatively, the committee will meet Iwice in early November 2005 and February 2006. For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 814-393-2572 or e-mail [email protected].

CLASS OF

1967)

Peggy (Norris) Frye is the coordinator of volunteer services for Auberle Children and Families and is a Certified Parenting Instructor for Boys Town of Omaha. She recieved the Employee of the Year Award for Allegheny County Crisis Intervention. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa. She has two children, Meg and Marilyn, a Clarion graduate.

Ronald Feketi retired after teaching American history and economics for 35 years at Union City High School. He resides in Erie, Pa., and has two children, Kelly and John.

CLASS OF

1970)

Karen (Wisenberger) Holloway is a speech language pathologist for Caron Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21. She resides in Macingie, Pa., with her children, Jason and Marc.

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Patricia (Schaffer) Kendall retired from teaching in the DuBois Area Schools. She resides in DuBois, Pa., with her hus­band, Donald, and has two children, Ashleigh and Clark.

CLASS OF

1971

Marcia (Cherny) Pietroski is the prinicipal of Whitehall Elementary School in Williamstown, N.J. She resides in New Jersey and has two daughters, Meredith and Aimee.

CLASS OF

1972)

Charles Baldrige is a clinical manager, perfusion services for Fresenius Medical Care Extracorporeal Alliance at Barberton Citizen's Hospital in Barberton, Ohio. He resides in Kent, Ohio, with his wife, Deborah, and children, Katie, David, and Michael.

Carol (Henry) Gavazzi of Weedville, Pa., recently retired from the St. Marys Area School District after 33 years of teaching.

Fox Chapel Area Teacher Selected For Fulbright Program

Andrew Richards ('96), a foreign language teacher at Fox Chapel Area High School and Dorseyville Middle School, will be participating in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program during the 2005-2006 school year. Richards, a German teacher, will be "swapping" teaching positions with Juliane Westphal from the Sophie Scholl Gesatntschule.

Richards will teach seventh-10th grade English in Berlin, Germany, and Westphal will be taking over Richard's grades eight through 12 German classes. Richards has been teaching in the Fox Chapel Area School District since 2001.

He is a 1990 graduate of Penn Hills High School. He received his undergraduate degree in secondary education/German from Clarion University and his master's degree from Millersville University. He spent a year during college at the University of Trier in Trier, Germany.

Richards resides in Oakmont Borough with his wife, Colleen. The Fulbright program is America's flagship international educational exchange

program. Established by U.S. Congress and originally proposed by Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright, it is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Since its inception, the Fulbright Program has exchanged more than a quarter of a million people-100,900 Americans who have studied, taught, or researched abroad and 166,600 students, scholars, and teachers from other countries who have engaged in similar activities in the United States.

The program operates in more than 150 countries worldwide. The Fulbright exchange program is one of the most widely recognized and prestigious exchange programs in the world and recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields.

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CLASS OF

1973)

Samuel Arnone recently retired. He is the vice president of Sons of Italy in Lock Haven, Pa., and the past president of PMEA District 8. He resides in Lock Haven, Pa., with his wife, Jayne, and has two sons, Philip and Samuel.

Clyde and Ursula Conti reside in Slippery Rock, Pa., with their children, Crystal, Chad, and Chase. Clyde is a social studies teacher and head football coach in the Slippery Rock School District. In 2005, he was inducted in the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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Beverly (Morgan) Gross is a minister for Valencia United Methodist Church in Valencia, Pa. She recently was ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church of the Western Pennsylvania Conference. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her husband, James.

CLASS OF

1978)

Sharon (D'Agaro) Sielski of Conneaut Lake, Pa., is the principal of Linesville High School in the Conneaut School District.

Kevin Bussey of Pittsburgh, Pa., is the district human resource and recruiting manager for Allied Security in Pittsburgh.

CLASS OF

[1980

Daniel Devine (MBA '83) is the sen­ior marketing manager for Agere Systems in Allentown, Pa. He recently married a widow with three young children. He resides in Slatington, Pa., with his wife and children, Nicholas, Lauren, and Amanda.

alumni spotlight

Silvis Releases Two New Editions Randall Silvis ('73) recently released two new editions of Heart So Hungry. The novel, a hybrid of fact and fiction, used original source material written by

the main characters in the drama lo weave a narrative of the 1904 rivalry between lawyer Dillon Wallace and a shy nurse named Mina Hubbard as they race to be the first to chart the wild interior of Labrador in the early 1900s.

The novel was originally released last November by Knopf Canada and enjoyed wide acclaim. The Owen Sound Sun Times said, "Compellingly exciting . . . For armchair adventure, this is a book thai will keep you glued lo your rocker until the last lines of Mina's love." It was released again in October as a Vintage Canada Paperback, ll was also simultaneously published in a U.S. hardcover edition by Lyons Press under the (itle, North of Unknown.

Scheduled for release in October 2006 is In a Town Called Mundomuerto, a novel of magic realism. An excerpt from this lyric story about the sustaining power of love was in Paraspheres, An Anthology of Fabulist and New Wave Fabulist Fiction, published in August 2005 by Omnidawn Publishing.

Silvis is a published and acclaimed poet, essayist, short story writer, produced screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. His previous works have won many awards including: the Drue Hein/. Literature Prize, two fellowships from the National Endowment for Ihe Arts, three National Playwrights Showcase Awards, and a 2004 Screenwriting Fellowship Award from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He has also been selected to appear in The International Who's Who of Authors and Writers. His work has been translated into nine languages.

Silvis is a 1973 graduate of Clarion University and also a former member of the English faculty. He received the 1988 dislinguished Alumni Award from Clarion University and has also received a distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has laught creative writing at numerous Universities and conferences across the United States.

Silvis resides in St. Petersburg, Pa, with his wife, Rita, and children, Bret and Nathan.

Fran (Wonner) Eckert of Tampa, Fla., is the Senior Systems Engineer, Education Practice for the SAS Institute in Cary, N.C.

Robin and Kathryn (Hindman) Thomas reside in Landisville, Pa., with their children, Andrew and Megan. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2005. Robin is the corporate manager of environmental, health and safety for L-3 Communications Corporation in New York, N.Y.

George and Joyce (Pinnock) Lander reside in Accident, Md., with their children, Kristin, Heather, and Amy. Joyce worked for 27 years as a speech pathologist in Garrett County schools. She is on sabbatical to take classes in English language learning and reading and to pursue additional education.

Kathie (Stoeckle) Gautille is president of the Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees in Coppell, Texas. She is starting her 10th

year serving on the school board. She is also on the executive committee for the North Texas Area Association of School Boards and was named to its Legislative Advisory Council. She earned her master trustee certification in 2003. She resides in Coppell with her husband, Joe, and children, Sara, Adam, and Jenna.

CLASS OF

1981)

P. Sue (Hamman) Kullen of Port Republic, Md., recently was appointed to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates. She is the first woman to ever represent her county in the state House. She also earned her MBA in management from the University of Maryland.

Mary (Herald) Lesman is a stay-at-home mom. She resides in Medford, N.J., with her husband, Richard, and son, Connor.

Colonel David MacEwen is the chief of staff for the U.S. Army Human Resources Command in Alexandria, Va. He resides in Springfield, Va.. with his wife, Patricia, and children, Lauren and Katie.

Jeffrey Moore is the middle school principal in the Montoursville Area School District in Montoursville, Pa. He is also an adjunct teacher in the education depart­ment at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa. He resides in Montoursville with his wife, Susanne, anil children, James and Philip.

Su Clauson-Wicker of Blacksburg, Va., recently published a new book, West Virginia Off the Bealen Path, published by Globe Pequot Press.

Keith and Elizabeth (Sandvik '85) Abrams reside in Denver, Colo., wilh their daughters, Kelsey, Maggie, and Allison. Keith recently was promoted lo vice president '60s-'70s programming for Infinity Broadcasting, with oversight of the company's 12 oldies radio stations. He also will continue to serve as vice presi­dent of programming for the company's Denver cluster of stations.

Cheri (Stasiowski) and Bob ('83) Baker reside in New Market, Md., with their children, Trey and Samantha. Cheri recently formed her own public relations firm in Frederick County, Md., called Shoestring Communications.

Carin (Kuntz) Crouse teaches second grade in Campbell County Schools, Rustburg, Va. She resides in Forest, Va., with her children, Joshua, Justin, and Jennifer.

CLASS OF

1983)

Julie (Harmon) Johnson is an educa­tor, molivaiionalist, and community activist. She is on the executive board of governors lor the Eagles Landing Club Corp. in Atlanta, Ga., and is a community activist and educator for Henry County, McDonough, Ga. She resides in McDonough, Ga„ with her husband, Kevin, and daughters, Ania and Ariana.

Dorene (Shaffer) Jones of Ann Arbor, Mich., launched a greeting card company on July I named Baloney! Cards. The card line is humorous, edgy, and sometimes risque with ihe motto "Always a Chuckle." The cards are available in the United States and Canada.

Terry (Brocious) Sage, a certified travel associate and master cruise coun­selor, is an independent agent for Travel Experts, a host agency catering strictly to top producing travel agents. She resides in Girard, Pa., with her husband. Randy.

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CLASS OF ^

1984) alumni spotlight

Linda (Shine) Costello is an ultra­sound supervisor at St. Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Pittsburgh with her husband, Joseph, and children, Nicholas, Meghan, and Joseph.

Ken Howell is the regional vice presi­dent for MedCath Corporation, overseeing all of the company's hospitals in the west­ern United Slates. He still maintains his role as the president/CEO of Arizona Heart Hospital. He resides in Cave Creek, Ariz., with his wife, Susan, and children, Keith and Amber.

James Moorehead is in charge of SVP Corporate Banking for Sky Bank in Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in McCandless Township, Pa., with his wife, Cindy, and children, Amanda and Alaina.

Douglas and Penny (Auchmoody '85) O'Neil reside in Fredericksburg, Va., with their children, Stephanie, Nicole, and DJ. Douglas is the engagement director for Business Engine Software.

Anne Slabinski recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years as a secu­rity manager for the fifth LRS squadron. She received her second Meritorious Service Medal. She resides in Standish, Mich., wilh her husband, Don, and daugh­ters, Rebekah and Nicole.

Marjorie (Nanz) Smilowitz teaches second grade at Silverbrook Elementary School in Fairfax Station, Va. She resides in Lorton, Va., with her husband, Gary.

Timothy Williams was recently pro­moted to supervisory special agent in tin-Special Events Management Unil-Counlerterrorisni Division at FBI head­quarters. He resides in Stafford, Va., wilh his wife, Marlene, and daughters, Amanda, Cassie, and Alexis.

:S OF

1985

Rick Capozzi is an associate for Ihe human resources development center at Penn State University. He is also a profes­sional public speaker, doing more than 100 presentations per year. He resides in Pennsylvania Furnace, Pa., wilh his sons, Tyler and Benjamin.

Michele (Averill) Miller is a reading specialist/lead teacher in the Erie City School District. She received her doctorate of education in child youth studies: cur­riculum development and systematic change from Nova Southeastern University in 2004 and is a member of Phi Gamma Sigma. She resides in Erie, Pa., with her husband, Gerald.

Tometsko Director Of Human Resources For Mercyhurst

Jim Tometsko ('84) was named the director of human resources for Mei'cyhursl College, Erie, Pa.

"I'm very happy to be here," said Tometsko. "It's a really wonderful atmosphere and I'm looking forward to meeting everybody and making a difference."

Prior to accepting the position at Mercyhurst, Tometsko worked in human resources in Spectrum Control, lie also worked at Clarion University as a resident director in the residence life program and then in the human resources department.

Tometsko earned a bachelor of science in biology from St. Vincent College and his M.B.A. from Clarion.

Tometsko resides in Girard, Pa., with his wife, Nancy, and son, Daniel.

Terri (Robbins) Artman is employed by the Highlands School District. She resides in Tarentum, Pa., with her husband, Robert, and children, Valerie, I .aura, and Megan.

Susan (Gatesman) Bidell is ihe owner of Accounting Options Inc. in Phoenix, Ariz. She also has a licensed foster home. She resides in Phoenix wilh her husband. Robert, and children, Emily and Grace.

LTC Anthony Gambone of Burke, Va., is a systems engineer EMIT and Lieutenant Colonel USAR. He was recalled to U.S. Army Active Duly in May 2005 and is serving in Iraq in Operation Iraqi Freedom as Ihe Senior Advisor to the Commandant Iraqi Signal School.

Michael and Amy (Opina '91) Tysarczyk reside in Fairfax, Va., with their children, Eric, Mia, and Ivan. Michael is an associate partner in IBM Business Consulting Services. He received his MBA from Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Amy is the manager of Health Operations forAARP.

Michael Locke of Aurora, Colo., is a technical specialist in chemistry and was recently transferred to Quest Diagnostics in Denver, Colo.

Todd Wheeler is the vice president of Wheeler Projects Inc., which specializes in theme park and entertainment venues. He resides in Saint Cloud. Fla., with his chil­dren, Amy and Chris.

Carolyn (Kusbit) Dunn is the coordinator for marketing and summer study abroad for East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. She completed an MA in English in 2003 from East Carolina University. She resides in Greenville, N.C, with her husband, Paul, and daugh­ters. Olivia and Katherine.

Brenda Daugherty-Shrivastava is a behavior specialist consultant for Brookville Behavioral Health. She was one of the first people to complete Westminster College's new Elementary Guidance Counselor Certification Program. She is also a licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor. She resides in Strattanville, Pa., with her son, Neel.

Afsaneh (Moezzi) Greco is a pharmaceutical executive for Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette and Committ. She earned her MBA with honors from Duquesne University. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her husband, Joseph, and children, Andre, Roya, and Justin.

Margaret (Sabella) Lashinsky-Bernecky is the part owner/organizer of Ekklesia Threads in Franklin, Pa. She resides in Oil City, Pa., with her husband, Randy, and children, Rachel, Michaela, and Reagan.

Philip Popielski is the assistant princi­pal of East Middle school in the Carroll County Public Schools and is also in charge of the BEST program. He resides in Westminster, Md., with his wife, Stephanie, and children, Cassandra, Mike, Sydney, and Josh.

Richard Schlorff is an accountant for Software Engineering Center in Fort Belvoir, Va. He received his master's degree in management. He resides in Mineral, Va., with his wife, Zoe.

CLASS OF

1989)

Catherine Baker-Inzitari (M.S. '97) is a principal with Frogkick Inc., a per­formance improvement consulting firm in Asbury Park, N.J. She is a speaker for the e-learning Guild. She resides in Cream Ridge, N.J., with her son, Zachary.

Eric Lee of Enola, Pa., is the director of finance at Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates Inc. He has received his CPA and MBA.

Leslie McSparrin of Sharon, Pa„ is a biology/chemistry teacher in the Sharpsville Area Schools. He was named the Most Outstanding Chemistry Teacher of 2005 by the Penn-Ohio section of the American Chemical Society.

Mary Retort-George and G.D. ('91) George reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with their children, Lillian and Dominic. G.D. is an assistant professor of theater at Capital University. Mary is an adjunct professor at Capital University.

James and Robyn (Wolff '89) Anthony reside in Unionville, Conn., with their children, Bud and Kyra. James is a training NCO for the U.S. Army in West Hartford, Conn. He also earned his M.A. in administration and communication arts from University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas.

Rhonda (Kennemuth) Johnston owns her own company, Rob Johnston Appraisal Services, and is a certified general real estate appraiser. She resides in Parkersburg, W.Va., with her husband, Rob, and children, Anna and Leah.

Daniel Roberts Jr. recently was promoted to market claim manager, over­seeing casualty claim operations for the northern Ohio market for Allstate Insurance Company. He resides in South Euclid, Ohio, with his wife, Monica, and children, Daniel III and Faith.

Wendy (Solt) Rose is an adjunct statis­tics professor for HACC. She resides in East Berlin, Pa., with her husband, Dan, and daughter, Abigail.

Karen (Winsock) Shannon is the owner of Kitwize 4 Kids. She received a master's degree in deaf education from Bloomsburg University in 1992 and a master's degree in Educational Administration from Johns Hopkins University in 2003. She resides in Woolwich, N.J., with her children, Erica and Donovan.

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ALUMNI NOTES

CLASS OF

1991)

Tessie (Dunmire) Amaranto recently was selected as one of four health and safe­ty directors from across the country to go to the American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C, to develop a health and safety readiness assessment tool that will be available and used by all health and safety departments to increase training reach and revenue. She resides in Vandergift, Pa., with her husband, Gary.

Tamra (Straub) Carfagna is a homemaker. She resides in Menomonee Falls, Wis., with her husband, James, and children, Jonathan, Jacob, and Ava.

Melinda (Sudik) Gustkey is a stay-at-home mom. She resides in Clinton, Ohio, with her husband, Aaron, and children, Nathan and Benjamin.

Kelli (Porterfield) Leone is a teacher trainer/literacy facilitator in the Loudoun County Public Schools in Leesburg, Va. She resides in Boonsboro, Md., with her husband, Toby, and children, Tyler, Brent, and Alii.

MaryAnn (Schuster) MacKrell teaches second grade in the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District. She resides in Chicora, Pa., with her husband, Terry.

Robert and Patricia (Wolovich) McMillen reside in Jeannette, Pa., with their twins, Tyler and Grace. Patricia is a business system analyst for Elliott Company in Jeannette. Robert is an assistant principal at Greensburg Salem High School in Greensburg, Pa.

G.D. and Mary ('89) Retort-George reside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with their children, Lillian and Dominic. G.D. is an assistant professor of theater at Capital University. Mary is an adjunct professor at Capital University.

Wendy (Brown) Stehler is a job developer at Rose House. She resides in Tacoma, Wash., with her husband, Scott, and daughter, Samantha.

Shelley (Mulig) Territ teaches first grade in the Chartiers Valley School District. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., with her children, Nicholas, Alexandra, Ava, and Julia.

Amy (Opina) and Michael ('86) Tysarczyk reside in Fairfax, Va., with their children, Eric, Mia, and Ivan. Michael is an associate partner in IBM Business Consulting Services. He also received his MBA from Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Amy is the manager of Health Operations for AARP.

^SSOF

[1992) Rev. Thomas Burke of Pittsburgh,

Pa., is a Roman Catholic priest in the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Michael Carey of Fishers, Ind., recently was appointed executive director of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity and Phi Sigma Kappa Foundation. Prior to that, he was awarded the Lehigh Tradition of Excellence Award, an award given to faculty and staff that exemplify ihe values and traditions of Lehigh education.

Shannon Fitzpatrick of Upper Darby, Pa., recently was promoted to assistant CASSP coordinator of Delaware County.

Jack Masich is a technology specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools in Reston, Va. He is also the head golf coach for Fairfax High School. He resides in Manassas, Va„ with his wife, Sheri.

Art Walker is an English teacher and head football coach at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pa. He was named the Pennsylvania State High School Football Coach of the Year in 2003 and 2004. He resides in Mars, Pa., with his wife, Angela, and sons, Brady and Casey,

CLASS OF

1993)

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Todd Ashbaugh teaches seventh grade social studies in the Fox Chapel Area School District. He is also coaching middle school boys and girls' basketball teams at Fox Chapel. He received his master's degree in education from IUP in 2003. He resides in Kittanning, Pa., with his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Eliza.

Cindy (Shields) Davies is the band director at Chapel Hill Elementary in the Baltimore County Public Schools. She resides in Baltimore, Md., with her hus­band, Brian, and daughter, Chloe.

Kelli (Matson) Geist is a program spe­cialist in youth services for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She resides in Butler, Pa., with her husband, Chad, and son, Alexander.

Pamela (Bedison) Huffman is a reporter for the Clarion News. She resides in Emlenton, Pa., with her husband, Dallas. and son, Alexander.

Amy (Ransom) Lutz (MLS '95) is a kindergarten teacher at Riverview Elementary in Spotsylvania County, Va. She resides in Fredericksburg, Va., with her son, Parker.

Robin (Adamson) Shamblen is a pharmaceutical representative for Pfizer. She resides in Charleston W.Va., with her husband, Michael, and daughter, Audrey.

Lynell (Knapp) Shattls is the associate vice president of human resources of the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm in Washington D.C. She resides in Alexandria, Va., with her husband, David.

Larry Thomas of Upper Darby, Pa., is the owner of the Three Rivers Marketing Company.

Stacy Wig is a fitness professional wilh the International Federation of Body-build­ing. She also owns a personal training and nutrition consulting company and is a coach for several all-star cheerleading teams al Haydcns Gymnastics in Evans, Ga. She resides in Augusta, Ga., with her husband. Paul.

Greta Zuck is a licensed psychothera­pist with her own private practice. She earned her master's degree in psychology from Gannon University. She resides in Apex, N.C, with her husband, Steve Luyendyk, and daughter, Aleta.

CLASS OF

1994)

Penny (Farmery) Birch recently became a stay-at-home mom after nine years in career services at Clarion and SRU. She resides in Butler, Pa., with her husband, Joseph, and daughter, Autumn.

Toni (Ross) Bloomfield is a news producer at WCMH-TV in Columbus, Ohio, and is the vice president for the junior league of Columbus. She resides in Columbus wilh her husband, Paul, and son, Ross.

Curtis and Ronda (Grammes) Craig reside in Furnace, Pa., with their children, Celia and Caleb. Ronda is the accounting coordinator for the School of Theatre at Penn State University.

Heather (Eighty) Dengler is an English teacher for Bermudian Springs High School in York Springs, Pa. She resides in Fast Berlin, Pa., with her hus­band, Bobby, and children, Sage and Skye.

Michael Giamoni is a market manager at LORD Corporation. He resides in Apex, N.C, with his wife, Patti, and son, Nicholas.

Tina (Betz) and William ('96) Girt reside in Latrobe, Pa., wilh their children, Ian and Jenna. William teaches seventh grade world cultures al Latrobe High School. Tina is a learning support teacher at Franklin Regional High School.

Jeanette (Woodcock) Hoover is a speech/language therapist for Chester Company Intermediate Unit 24. She resides in North East, Md., wilh her husband. Kurt, and daughter, Karlie.

Mary Anne (Clark) and Bill ('93) Jordan reside in Brookville, Pa., with their children, Justin and Maeve. Mary Anne is a third grade teacher in the DuBois Area School District.

alumni spotlight

Clarion University Graduate Marries Childhood Friend

Maninder Sethi C89) has a classic love story about meeting his wife after many years of separation.

Sethi, who was born in India, and his wife, Tamara, were childhood friends in India. They losi touch with each other when both of them left the country to pursue career goals.

for Sethi, il was a decision to earn his master's degree al Clarion. He liked the business program and received a good recommendation about the college from relatives living in Erie, I'a. Al Clarion, he earned a master's degree in business administration.

Sethi worked very closely wilh Dr. Timothy Wilson, professor of marketing, now retired, gaining techniques in marketing and sales thai helped him to build his own company. He was also a graduate assistanl during his time al Clarion and that gave him useful experience in his current career.

After Sethi's graduation he worked for a short time in New York City before joining a computer company in Washington, D.C. Ii was in Washington that he was reunited with Tamara after 23 years.

Sethi had attended a social gathering in Washington with old friends from India who were working in the area. Tamara, who was living in Canada at that time, was visiting Washington. D.( .

"I saw her from across the room, but I did not recognize her because it had been so long, " said Sethi. "I asked my friends if they knew her. and they told me it was Tamara, I was shocked! We began talking and everything jusl clicked."

Sethi and Tamara dated foi two years after they reunited and married in 1995. "'It was the best thing thai ever happened to bolh of us." said Sethi.

Sethi is operating his own business. Business Brokers USA. His company assists small and medium-si/ed companies with acquisitions. He has also run a technical company thai was bought out a few veins ba

Maninder and Tamara Sethi arc living in (• ills, Va.

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CLASS(V

1994) CLASS Ol

1995) CLASS OF

1996) CLASS OF

|1997)

Sherrie (Park) Kahle is a developmental preschool teacher for Intermediate Unit 9. She resides in Brockport, Pa., with her husband, Mervin, and children, Cassidy and Reina.

Margaret (Collarini) Kindt works for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She resides in Coatesville, Pa., wilh her husband, William, and son, Jack.

Michael and Amy (Woodward) Klein reside in East Brady, Pa., wilh their children, Shaun and Shaylah. Michael is a receiver for the Tractor Supply Company in Clarion.

Deborah (Szelc) and Jeffrey ('91) Necciai reside in Matthews, N.C, with their son, Nathan. Deborah is an account executive for Principal Financial Group in Charlotte, N.C.

Joel Santora is a probation officer in Westmoreland County. He resides in Lower Burrell, Pa., with his wife, Rachelle.

Amy (Koshute) Stone teaches first grade in the Conemaugh Township School District in Davidsville, Pa. She earned her master's degree in curriculum and instruc­tion from Gannon University. She resides in Windber, Pa., wilh her husband, Jerry.

Erin Treaster of Tampa, Fla., is the senior product specialist for Valera Pharmaceuticals in Southwest Florida.

Robin Paine and Scott Thomas reside in Portage, Pa., with their children, Evan and Logan. Robin received her M.A. in counseling and substance abuse from Slippery Rock University.

Adam and Mary Beth (Curry '97) Earnheardt reside in Clarion, Pa., with their daughter, Ella. Adam is an assistant professor al Youngstown University. He is also completing his dissertation at Kent Stale University in communication studies.

Jenifer (Frazier) Kaye is a learning support teacher at Cranberry High School in Seneca, Pa. She resides in Cranberry, Pa., with her husband, A.J., and daughters, McKenna and Kennedy.

Kari King is the regional mathematics coach for the school district of Philadelphia. She received a master's degree in educational administration with principal's certification from Gwynedd Mercy College. She resides in Philadelphia, Pa., with her husband, Warren.

Amy (Muzzey) Scott teaches fifth grade in the Seneca Valley School District in Cranberry Township, Pa. She received her master's degree in education from RMU. She resides in Seven Fields, Pa., with her husband, Shawn, and daughter, Madison.

Brian Smith is a partner in the CPA firm Ruzomberka Holland Renk Smith in Sewickley, Pa. He resides in Cranberry Township, Pa., with his wife, Jennifer, and sons, Zach, Parker, and Chase.

Heather (Kaeselau) Wynkoop teaches second grade at Gaston Day School in Gastonia, N.C. She earned her master's degree in education in 2000. She resides in Gastonia with her daughters, Grace and Rebekah.

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Sexauer Marketing Manager For Post-Gazette Newspaper

Michael Sexauer ('88) has joined the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette newspaper, Pittsburgh, Pa., as its marketing manager. He brings to the newspaper a wealth of experience in direct marketing and strategic planning.

Sexauer received his degree from Clarion in communication and has also a graduate of Wake Forest University's Babcock Graduate School of Management. His expertise is in direel marketing and strategic planning.

At the Post-Gazette, he will oversee market research and serve as a consultant to advertising on how thev can best reach their target markets through traditional newspaper products and direel marketing.

He plans to utilize the company's consumer database in a way that will serve as an important resource for the newspaper and its advertisers alike. One of his first projects was to analyze and recommend changes to the paper's distribution of preprints to non-subscribers.

Sexauer resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., wilh his wife, Diana, and children, Cameron id Nathan.

Sean Boileau is an adjunct professor at Gateway Community College in Phoenix, Ariz. He is also a therapist at the counsel­ing center at Gateway Community College and third year Ph.D. student at Arizona State University. He resides in Phoenix, Ariz.

Danene Brown of Richmond, Va., is a physical therapist at PT Works. She also received her doctor of physical therapy from Slippery Rock University.

Kimberly Conway of Portland, Ore., is an intern in the master of divinity pro­gram at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio.

Amy (Hughey) Cronk is a personal lines underwriter for Erie Insurance. She resides in Erie, Pa., with husband, Scott, and children, Caitlyn and Hunter.

Todd Eberly is a senior research ana-lyst/adjuct faculty member for the Center for Health Program Development and Management, University of Maryland. He defended his doctoral dissertation in June 2005, "The Impact of Medicaid Managed Care on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities." He resides in Columbia, Md., with his wife, Christina.

William and Tina (Betz '94) Girt reside in Latrobe, Pa., with their children, Ian and Jenna. William teaches seventh grade world cultures at Latrobe High School. Tina is a learning support teacher at Franklin Regional High School.

Bridget (Taube) Lagano is a home school mom of five children. She resides in King George, Va., with her husband, Frank.

Kimberly (Tobias) Lewis is a contract processor for Cool Ridge Corp./Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Hagerstown, Md. She resides in Hagerstown with her husband, Mike, and daughter, Nora.

Holly (Conner) Wadding is a part-time instructor for the Penn State Better Kid Care Program. She resides in Dayton, Pa., with her husband, Brian, and children, Ezra, Grace, and Elliana.

Carrie Wissinger of Wooster, Ohio, is an admissions counselor at Ohio State University Agricultural Institute in Wooster, Ohio. She graduated from Kent State in May with a master's degree in education. She is also a board member of the Ohio College Personnel Association, serving as the newsletter coordinator.

Jennifer (Cook) Brown is the day care director for Cray Youth and Family Services in New Castle, Pa. She resides in New Castle with her husband, Michael, and children, Evan and Emily.

Desiree Dahm of Los Angeles, Calif., is the district director of Muscular Dystrophy Association in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

Melinda (Laese) Ford is an assistant professor of family medicine at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She resides in Albany, Ohio, with her husband, Josh.

Ami (Kopac) and Scott ('96) Gereb reside in New Cumberland, Pa., with their son, Trenton. Ami is an instructional facili­tator/literary coach in the Harrisburg School District. She earned her masters degree in teaching and curriculum with reading specialist certification from Penn State University.

Shauna (Ross) Kush teaches first grade at Pinewood Elementary in Mount Holly, N.C. She resides in Mount Holly, N.C, with her husband, Doug, and three children.

David Roth HI is an assistant con­troller for McKinney Financial Services Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, Colleen (McCloskey).

Terry and Jaime (McChesney '98) Stoops reside in Willow Springs, N.C, with their son, Ian. Terry is an education policy analyst for the John Locke Foundation in Raleigh, N.C. He is also working on his Ph.D. in foundations of education from the University of Virginia.

CLASS OF

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Brandy (Fulmer) Britenbaugh is a certified occupational therapy assistant at LifeCare Hospitals of Pittsburgh. She is also working on a masters of science degree in occupational therapy from the University of Findlay. She resides in Glenshaw, Pa., with her husband, Kevin, and daughter, Katelynn.

Teresa (McHaffie) Hamilton is a retail implementation analyst for Sprint PCS in Pittsburgh, Pa. She resides in Beaver, Pa., with her husband, Michael, and son, Maxton.

Jeff Levkulich is a weekend anchor/reporter for WYTV-33 News in Youngstown, Ohio. He resides in Boardman, Ohio, with his wife, Jennifer.

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CLASS OF

1998) alumni spotlight

James McLaughlin is a clinical social worker/psychotherapist in DuBois, Pa.

Jennifer Nicholes of Hickory, N.C, is the human resources manager for Sypris Technologies in Morganton, N.C. She also received her PHR certification.

Eric and Rachel (Gemza '98) Vollmer reside in Charlotte, N.C. Eric is the vice president/senior IT process engineer for Wachovia Corporation in Charlotte. He is a performer with the Carolina Voices.

Timothy and Catherine (Horniak '99) Yenca reside in Allentown, Pa., with their son, Isaac. Timothy is a math teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District. He received a master's degree in education from Wilkes University in classroom tech­nology and a master's degree in education from Wilkes University with a Pennsylvania Certificate as an Instructional Technology Specialist. Catherine is a math teacher in the Easton Area School District.

99S0 Michalee (Lopuh) Christy is the high

school vocal director at Mercer High School. She resides in Mercer, Pa., with her husband, Aaron.

Gregory Clark of Hockessin, Del., was recently promoted to senior loan officer at Louviers Mortgage and will be running the branch of the company out of Pennsville, N.J.

Christopher Dembowski is a senior manager of corporate development for Premier Mortgage Funding Inc. in Clearwater, Fla. He resides in Clearwater with his wife, Jenny.

Bonny (Spence) Dieterich teaches third grade in Fulton County Schools in Atlanta, Ga. She resides in Gerogia.

Amanda (Blauser) Engles is a staff accountant for Farmers National Bank of Emlenton. She resides in Seneca, Pa., with her daughter, Emilee.

Jessica (Storey) Horvath is a teacher in the Stroudsburg Area School District. She earned her master's degree in curriculum/instruction in 2003. She resides in Stroudsburg, Pa., with her husband, John, and daughter, Emma.

Michael and Michelle (Adams) Lis reside in Gainesville, Va. Michelle is an instructional coach for Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax, Va.

Arbuckle Completes Career In Higher Education

Dr. Robert Arbuckle ('64) retired as President Emeritus from Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., in 2002.

He currently lives in Apollo, Pa., with his wife, Lorraine (l)onati '63). They have three grown children, Lisa, Robert, and Jeff.

Arbuckle earned his degree from Clarion in history and went on to obtain his master's degree and doctorate from The Pennsylvania State University. He joined the faculty at Penn State and served as a professor until 1974 when he accepted the position of dean of faculty at Penn State's New Kensington Campus. He became campus executive officer in 1977, holding that position until accepting the presidency of Lake Superior Sate University in 1992. The student activity building ; Lake Superior State University is named in his honor.

During his career in higher education, Arbuckle received the John E. Wilkinson Award, Penn State's highest honor for administrators. He was the recipient the Theta Xi Foundation Scholarship and the Colonial Dames of America Fellowship. He has published a book, contributed to others, and has authored many scholarly articles. He is listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and in the Dictionary of American Scholars. In 2004, he received the Penn State Alumni Association's highest honor, being named a Penn State Alumni Fellow by the university's board of trustees.

Arbuckle was also active in community leadership. He served as president of two chambers of commerce boards and helped to create another chamber, chaired two United Way campaigns, and served on several state and local boards including the YMCA, Salvation Army, hospitals, and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

He has extensive involvement with Rotary, at the club, district, zone, and international levels. He served as president of two clubs and as chair at the district level of all avenues of service including the Rotary Foundation, ambassadorial scholars committee, group study exchange committee, and district conference committee. He served as district governor for the greater Pittsburgh Rotary clubs in 1986-87 and as group leader for Rotary exchanges to Italy and Venezuela. He served as training director for zone institutes in 1999 and 2000 and as /one leader for the Polio Eradication Campaign.

At the international level, Arbuckle was the Rotary International President's Representative at district conferences and as a member of the Task Force for the Disabled.

For his Rotary efforts, Arbuckle has received the Rotary Foundation's Citation for Meritorious and was inducted into the Rotary Hall of Fame. He was a Walter Head Fellow of District 7450, a Paul Harris Fellow Plus 5, a Rotary Benefactor, a charter member of the Bequest Society, and a major donor lo ihe permanenl fund of the Rotary Foundation. For his work in polio eradication he received the Legacy to Children Award from the Rotary Foundation.

ARBUCKLE

Frank Mikolic of Lititz, Pa., is an archaeological principal investigator for A.D. Marble and Company in Camp Hill, Pa.

Nathan and Erin (Lloyd '00) Miller reside in Charlotte Hall, Md., with their daughter, Amy. Nathan is an archivist at the National Archives is Suitland, Md.

Kelly (Luczynski) Miller is a human resources recruiter at Comcast Cable Communication in Knoxville, Tenn. She resides in Knoxville with her daughter, Anna.

Sara Miller of Verona, Pa., is a learning support teacher at Linton Middle School in Penn Hills School District. She is also a track coach for Riverview School District.

Maureen (Beuchert) O'Brien is a speech-language pathologist for The Treatment and Learning Center in Rockville, Md. She earned an M.S. from Gallaudet University in Washington, D C , in Speech-Language Pathology. She resides in Gaithersburg, Md., with her hus­band, Michael.

Steven Palmer is an assistant manager at Walgreen's in Suwanee, Ga. He resides in Buford, Ga., with his wife, Christina, and children, Riley and Nicholas.

Alvin and Dani (Konchan) Slaughter reside in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Dani, a cer­tified personal trainer, is a rehabilitation specialist for Atlantic Shores Healthcare in Pembroke Pines.

Matthew Smith is the director of athletics and student activities for the Greater Latrobe School District in Latrobe, Pa. He resides in Greensburg, Pa., with his wife, Amy.

Catherine (Horniak) and Timothy ('98) Yenca reside in Allentown, Pa., with their son, Isaac. Catherine teaches math in the Easton Area School District. Timothy is a math teacher in the Bethlehem Area School District. He received a master's degree in education from Wilkes University in classroom technology and a master's degree in education from Wilkes University wilh a Pennsylvania Certificate as an Instructional Technology Specialist.

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2000

Heather (Champion) Brady is a patent attorney for Morris, Manning, & Marlin LLP in Atlanta, Ga. She resides in Atlanta with her husband, Paul.

Diane (Whitcsides) Craig teaches first grade at Inwood Primary Elementary School in Inwood, W.Va. She resides in Winchester, Va., with her husband, Christopher.

Maria (Massie) Eshenbaugh received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. She resides in Pittsburgh, Pa., wilh her husband. Tom, and son, Gavin.

Nathan Graham is a legislative research specialist for the American Education Services/Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency in 1 [arrisburg, Pa. He resides in Harrisburg with his son, Jonathan.

Beth (Turner) and Greg ('95) Keil reside in Fairview, Pa., with their daughter, Madeline. Belh is an accountant at Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania in Erie, Pa.

Trisha (Wilson) Rimpa is a substance abuse counselor for GECAC in Erie, Pa. She earned a master of arts in clinical psychology from Edinboro University. She resides in Waterford, Pa., with her husband, Steven.

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ALUMNI NOTES

CIASSOI

2001) CLASS<V

2002) CLASS OF

2003) CLASS OF

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Melissa Bartell of Cranberry Twp., Pa., is a reading specialisl in the Butler Area School District. She graduated from the College of William and Maty with a master's degree in reading.

Jennifer (Mars) Coddington teaches third grade in Jackson Local School in Massillon, Ohio. She resides in Canton, Ohio, with her husband, Malt.

Michelle (Carcic) Edwards of Huber Heights, Ohio, is a physician assistant for the radiology physicians of Springfield, Ohio. She also earned her masters of science in physician assistant.

Jennifer (Gutowski) McMullen teaches third grade for the DuBois Area School District. She resides in DuBois, Pa., with her husband, David.

Drew and Jennifer (Wojewodka '02) McWilliams reside in Waxhain. N.C. Drew is a sales and marketing represents tive for Ryan Homes.

Kristina (Seymour) and Erik ('02) O'Brien reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Kristina is a speech/language pathologist in an early intervention preschool.

Kelly (Freshwater) Pencak is a speech language pathologist for Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg, Pa. She resides in Apollo, Pa., with her husband, Robert, and son, Benjamin.

Jamie (Dauber) Plaster is a manage­ment technician at the office of education at Edinboro University. She is the presi­dent of the Northwest Pennsylvania Association for Education Communications and Technology and the co-keynote speaker chair for the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference. She resides in Erie, Pa., with her daughter, Jalen.

AH Rhea is working wilh a ministry that reaches out to youth and young adults through a music school, worship, a coffee house, and traveling bands. She resides in Miami, Fla.

Wendy (Bonanno) Senior is a special education teacher for Dickenson Mental Health Center (Crossroads) in Ridgway, Pa. She resides in Byrnedale, Pa., wilh her daughters, Allie and Eilla.

Amy Snyder is a freelance photogra­pher/writer. She resides in New Castle, Pa., with her daughter, Marley Jean.

David Snyder of Butler, Pa., is the new librarian for Dorseyville Middle School in Fox Chapel School District,

Aaron and Kristy (Butler) Weese reside in Hermitage, Pa., wilh their son, Noah. Aaron is the director of 21s' Century Community Learning Center in the Sharon City School District.

Kelli Adams of Centerville, Va., is a military software analyst for Northrup Grumman in Fairfax, Va.

Melissa Bosch of Winchester, Va., teaches fourth grade in the Warren County Public Schools in front Royal, Va. She recently was honored in Who's Who Among America's Teachers.

Brianne (Simpson) Brausnstein of Allison Park, Pa., is the head preschool teacher/group supervisor for the Orion Child Development Center in Allison Park.

Henry Crawford HI Of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a customer service representative at Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Pittsburgh.

Suzanne DeGrazia of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a customer service representative at Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Pittsburgh.

Carolyn (Herdman) Fisher is the choral director at John Hanson Middle School in Waldorf, Md. and also owns a private woodwind studio in LaPlata and Waldorf. She is a graduate student at the University of Maryland. She resides in LaPlata, Md., with her husband, Thomas, and daughter, Mary.

Beth Griffin of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a teacher in the Slo-Rox School District, Mckees Rocks, Pa.

Craig and Tricia (Muzzey) Hartle reside in Pittsburgh, Pa. Craig is an accountant at JetNet Corporation in Sewickely, Pa. Tricia is a documentation development specialist for the web at Highmark BCBS in Pittsburgh.

Crystal (Little) Hockenberry of Boalsburg, Pa., is a copywriter at Forever Broadcasting in State College, Pa., and a marketing coordinator for Green Horizon Landscape in Boalsburg.

Jocelyn Necciai of Charleroi, Pa., works al the Washington County Juvenile Probation Center.

Beth Ann (Stewart) and John Stoops ('03) reside in Butler, Pa., with their son, Tyler. Beth works for Lifesteps and John works for the University of Pittsburgh.

Carrie (Lopuh) and Ben ('04) Thompson reside in New Bethlehem, Pa., with their son, Caleb. Carrie is the assistant director of admissions at Clarion University.

Jason Ashe of Exton, Pa„ is an assis­tant mortgage consultant of the Oxton Home Marketing Center for the Trident Mortgage Company/Prudential Fox and Roach Realtors in Devon, Pa.

Alicia Barnett of Winter Haven, Fla., is a kindergarten teacher for the Lake Wales Charter Schools in Lake Wales, Fla.

Nicole (Cristini) Bonini of Harrisburg, Pa., is a clerk for the Pennsylvania State Police in Harrisburg.

Jared and Katerilynn (Cattau '05) Chase reside in South Park, Pa. Jared is a post-closing specialist for National Real Estate. Katerilynn is a speech therapist for The Learning Institute.

Dominick Franchino of Las Vegas, Nev., is a project geologist for AMTI in Henderson, Nev.

John Martinez was recently promoted to GS-11 "Traffic Management Specialist" and also "Safety Officer" for the UAE detachment of 831st Transportation Battalion of the U.S. Army. He also documents, coordinates, and tracks military cargo movement and is deployed in Kuwait.

Brooke (Olson) Miller teaches sixth grade reading and math at Huston Middle School in the Burrell School District. She received her Reading Specialist Certification from Clarion University in 2005. She resides in Lower Burrell, Pa., with her husband, Justin.

Ryan Peffer of Lancaster is an assis­tant golf professional for the Lancaster Country Club in Lancaster, Pa. He is also a member of the Philadelphia Section PGA.

John and Beth Ann (Stewart '02) Stoops reside in Butler, Pa. with their son, Tyler. John works for the University of Pittsburgh and Beth works for Lifesteps.

Gretchen (Walker) Aston is a behavior specialist, autism specialty, for Northwestern Human Services, High Point Center, in DuBois, Pa. She resides in DuBois with her husband, Jason.

Jason Bidish of Oil City is a producer for Barr's Insurance of Oil City, Pa. He is also a member of the Take Pride in Oil City Committee and the Youth Professional Network and serves on the board of direc­tors of the 360 Mentor Center and YMCA.

Melissa Dunkle of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a marketing assistant for Marketing Assistant/Leed's in New Kensington, Pa.

Scott Kane of Clarion, Pa., is an artist illustrator for Clarion University.

Michelle McElroy of New Castle, Pa., is the director of human resources for CoinTel Services Inc.

Amy (Kessler) McKinley is a Title I reading specialist in the Oil City School District. She resides in Seneca, Pa., with her husband, Michael.

Margie Savolskis of Munhall, Pa., is a dancer for the Care Bears Live National Tour. She is also a therapist at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Michael Shoaf of Beaver Falls, Pa., is a special education instructional supervisor for the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School in Midland, Pa.

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Ashley Baker of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., teaches seventh grade language arts at Southmoreland Junior High School.

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Babington Co-Owner Of New Restaurant Nadine (Manilla '81) Babington and her husband, Shawn, along with their

partner, Ellen O'Day from the Clarion River Lodge, recently opened an Italian cuisine restaurant, Sweet Basil and Jack's Salotto in Shippenville, Pa.

"We are from completely different backgrounds, but with Sweet Basil we share a great common interest in the business and in the area," said Babington. "Our goal is to create a place that fit into the hometown feeling of Clarion, but still attract the visitors that come lo the area for all of the activities, Cook Forest, and all the other things to do from educational to recreational."

.hick's Salotto means "Jack's Saloon" in Italian. It seats 20-30 people, features eight beers on tap served in frosted mugs, and offers a diverse wine list with some very unique and individual wines. It also features an espresso bar.

Nadine also teaches third grade at the Immaculate Conception School in Clarion, Pa. She and Shawn reside in Cooksburg, Pa. with their sons, Gus and Ben.

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2005)

Robert and Sherri (Rainelli) Bowser reside in Waldorf, Md. Robert teaches AP world history at McDonough High School in Charles County, Md. Sherri teaches life skills at La Plata High School, Charles County, Md.

Stephanie Carl of Cranberry Township, Pa., is a TSS at North Western Human Services.

Autumn Carroll of Natrona Heights, Pa., teaches first grade at Grandview Elementary in Tarentum, Pa.

Katerilynn (Cattau) and Jared ('03) Chase reside in South Park, Pa. Jared is a post-closing specialist for National Real Estate. Katerilynn is a speech therapist for The Learning Institute.

Ryan and Ashley (Ganz) Detrie reside in Fair Oaks, Pa. Ryan is a mortgage processor and is pursuing an M.B.A. Ashley is a paralegal for two attorneys at McMillen, Urick, Tocci, Fouse, and Jones, the biggest law firm in Beaver County, Pa. She is also pursuing a law school degree.

Kathleen Lutz of Gastonia, N.C, teaches kindergarten in Lincoln County Schools.

Corry Riley is an outreach business consultant for the Clarion Small Business Development Center in Clarion. He received his M.B.A. from Clarion University in May 2005. He resides in Brookville, Pa., with his wife, Lisa, and daughter, Hannah.

Robert and Susan (Gatesman '86) Bidell, a daughter, Grace Sophia, April 17, 2005.

Michael ('86) and Amy (Opina '91) Tysarczyk, a son, Ivan, May 5, 2005.

Jonathan Acus ('87), a daughter, Sophia Dominga, Jan. 27, 2005.

Dan and Stacey (Kimble '89) Swayne, a son, Connor, July 10, 2005.

Catherine Baker Inzitari ('89, '97), a son, Zachary, July 19, 2004.

Rob and Rhonda (Kennemuth '90) Johnston, a daughter, Leah Anne, Aug. 1, 2005.

Monica and Daniel Roberts ('90), a daughter, Faith. April 4, 2005.

James and Tamra (Straub '91) Carfagna, a daughter, Ava Elizabeth, March 23, 2005.

Aaron and Melinda (Sudik '91) Gustkey, a son, Benjamin Frederick, April 23, 2005.

Michael and Lori (Closson '91) Kiley, a son Jack Michael Kydd, Jan. 7, 2004.

Robert ('91) and Patricia (Wolovich '91) McMillen, twins, Tyler and Grace, July 22, 2004.

Aldo ('93) and Stacey (Hoppel '92) Scalise, a son, Enzo James, March 30, 2005.

Shelley (Mulig '91) Territ, twin girls, Ava and Julia, March 21, 2005.

Chad and Kelli (Matson '93) Geist, a son, Uriah, June 25, 2005.

Jessica and Todd Ashbaugh ('93), a daughter, Eliza, Oct. 11, 2004.

Michele (Talak) Psilos ('93), twins, Mattox Julian and Alexandra Helena, July 8, 2005.

Michael and Robin (Adamson '93) Shamblen, a daughter, Audrey Kate, Jan. 19, 2005.

Brian and Cindy (Shields '93) Davies, a daughter, Chloe Virginia, Jan. 7, 2005.

Steve Luyendyk and Greta ('93) Zuck, a daughter, Aleta Claire, Jan. 31, 2005

Paul and Toni (Ross '94) Bloomfield, a son, Ross, Aug. 3, 2004.

Joseph and Penny (Farmery '94) Birch, a daughter, Autumn, Aug. 15, 2004.

Bobby and Heather (Lighty '94) Dengler, a daughter, Skye Madeline, May 17,2005.

Scott and Robin (Paine '94) Thomas, a son, Logan, June 30, 2005.

Kurt and Jeanette (Woodcock '94) Hoover, a daughter, Karlie Elizabeth, May 23, 2005.

Michael ('94) and Amy (Woodward '94) Klein, a daughter, Shaylah, Nov. 21, 2004.

Mervin and Sherrie (Park '94) Kahle, a daughter, Reina, May 7, 2005.

Bill ('93) and Mary Anne ('94) Jordan, a daughter, Maeve Elizabeth, Feb. 2, 2005.

Jeffrey ('91) and Deborah (Szelc '94) Necciai, a son, Nathan Christian, July 22, 2005.

William and Margaret (Collarini '94) Kindt, a son, Jack, Dec. 14, 2004.

Adam ('95) and Mary Beth (Curry '97) Earnheardt, a daughter, Ella Grace, Aug. 1,2005.

A. J. and Jennifer (Frazier '95) Kaye, a daughter, Kennedy, June 9, 2005.

Shawn and Amy (Muzzey '95) Scott, a daughter, Madison Jayne, June 15, 2005.

Jennifer and Brian ('95) Smith, a son, Chase, May 16,2005.

Jeff and Nyssa (Ernharth '95) Birk, a son, Dallas Jeffrey, Jan. 18, 2005.

Mike and Kimberly (Tobias '96) Lewis, a daughter, Nora Jane, July I, 2005.

Scott and Amy (Hughey '96) Cronk, a son, Hunter Cole, July 6, 2005.

Erik and Holly (Hosford '96) Morphy, a daughter, Emily, May 26, 2005.

Brian and Holly (Conner '96) Wadding, a daughter, Elliana, July 13, 2005.

Scott ('99) and Stacy (Andrews '96) Goldbach, a daughter, Riley Nicole, June 29, 2005.

Michael and Jennifer (Cook '97) Brown, a daughter, Emily, Oct. 5, 2004.

Sharon (Ellenberger '97) Hamilton, adopted Nathan Andrew, born May 10, 2004 in South Korea, came home on Dec. 29, 2004.

Ben and Cindy (Poole '98) McConnaughey, a son, Andrew Benton, Aug. 17,2005.

Michael and Teresa (McHaffie '98) Hamilton, a son, Maxton, Feb. 8, 2005.

Terry ('97) and Jaime (McChesney '98) Stoops, a son, Ian James, May 2, 2005.

Brian ('97) and Nichole (Grimes '98) Iagnemm, a daughter, Kylie Grace, March 16,2005.

Nathan ('99) and Erin (Lloyd '00) Miller, a daughter, Amy Morgan, July 16, 2005.

Timothy ('98) and Catherine (Horniak '99) Yenca, a son, Isaac Timothy, July 8, 2005.

Nathan ('00) Graham, a son, Jonathan Paul, June 29, 2005.

Tom and Maria (Massie '00) Eshenbaugh, a son, Gavin Lane, April 18, 2005.

Greg ('95) and Beth (Turner '00) Keil, a daughter, Madeline Ashley, June 27, 2005.

Brian and Nancy (Mackin '00) Stevens, a daughter, Claire, July 11, 2005.

Amy Snyder ('01), a daughter, Marley Jean, July 22, 2005.

Robert and Kelly (Freshwater '01) Pencak, a son, Benjamin Charles, May 6, 2005.

Wendy (Bonanno '01) Senior, a daughter, Eilla Cueina, Jan. 27, 2005.

Matthew and Charlene (Burris '02) Aughton, a daughter, Margaret Lillian, July 19,2005.

alumni spotlight

Belmont Promoted To Executive Vice President

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, has promoted Scott Belmont CH}) to executive vice president and chief information officer. Belmont was the senior vice president of information technology.

Belmont will be based al UMG's New York City headquarters and will oversee all aspects of the company's worldwide [nformation Technology (IT) resources and capabilities. He is responsible for worldwide IT strategic planning and initiatives, policies, standards and security. He will also serve as a board member of Royally Services. 1 ..I'., a joint venture between 1 IMG, Warner Music, Exigen and Lightspeed Partners, formed to develop and provide core royalty processing services.

"Scott is an outstanding executive with a distinguished Hack record of running highly efficient, world-class IT operations for complex organizations," stated Marinus N. Ilcnny. the company's vice chairman and chief financial officer. "He will serve as a key leader in enhancing the effectiveness of our IT functions, and will play a significant role in helping us lo drive UMG's continued growth."

Since 1998, Belmont has been responsible lor all North American IF activities over a highly transformational period, Along these lines, he was responsible for a significanl portion of Ihe worldwide systems integration required by the merger of UMG and PolyGmm. and was later tapped (o lead key enlerprise-wide consumer marketing initiatives for Vivendi Universal as driven by Vivendi's purchase of UMG. Prior to joining UMG, Belmont worked for Electronic Data Systems Corp (EDS) for 15 years, overseeing a number of systems development and total out­sourcing agreements lor a variety of EDS' largest customers.

Belmont resides in New Canaan, Conn., wilh his wife, Susan, and child, Leighlon.

Universal Music Group is the world's largest music company with wholly owned record Operations or licenses in 77 countries. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's largest global music pub lishing operations.

Ihe Universal Music (Iroup owns Ihe mosl extensive catalog of music in ihe industry, which is marketed through two distincl divisions. Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes cl.abs. a new media and technologies divi­sion.

Universal Music (iroup is a unit of Vivendi Universal, a global media and communications company.

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alumni spotlight

More than 40 alumni returned to Clarion University September 30-October 2, 2005, for the Black Student Union Reunion. Pictured above were alumni as well as current students who attendied the Welcome Reception. The event was organized by volunteers Angela Groom-Brown '80, Melvin Hubbard El 75, and Diane Logan Wells 79.

Thomas and Carolyn (Herdman '02) Fisher, a daughter, Mary Naomi, Sept. 22, 2005.

Jay and Amie (Clingan '02) Roth, a son, Isaac, May 13,2005.

John ('03) and Beth Ann (Stewart '02) Stoops, a son, Tyler John, July 14, 2005.

Jamie (Dauber '01) Plaster, a daughter, Jalen, Dee. 6, 2004.

Amanda (Blauser '99) Engles, a daughter, Emilee, Aug. 24, 2004.

Heather (Kaeselau '95) Wynkoop, a daughter, Rebekah Christine, Oct. 22, 2004.

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Terry and MaryAnn (Schuster '91) MacKrell, June 18,2005.

Michael and Lori (Closson '91) Kiley, July 2, 2004.

Rachelle and Joel Santoro ('94), May 7, 2005.

Warren and Kari ('95) King, June 25, 2005.

Jennifer and Jeff ('98) Levkulich, July 2005.

Brenda and Keith ('98) Sharrow, May 6, 2005.

Alvin ('99) and Dani (Konchan '99) Slaughter, June 11,2005.

The Class of 1973 returned to Clarion on Aug. 2 to reunite and tour campus. From left are: Nora Lewis, Carol Scruton, Sarah B. Graham, and Diane (Dinny) Spencer Hanson. All four had not been together for 29 years and spent time reminiscing about their time at Clarion, living in Becht Hall, visiting the library and Hart Chapel. Even though all four live in different states, they still keep in touch.

Murphy Releases Novel Bruce Murphy ('62, '74) recently released his novel Maelstrom Inherited. The novel explores the idea that the propensity for the commission of a sin has

a hereditary succession. The punishment for that sin and the instrument of penance follow (he same course. Roy Helton's poem "OP Christmas" is woven throughout ihe story via the Barton-Carter families. The deaths that occur in the poem are repeated with variation in the novel.

Bruce has had short stories accepted by the University of South Florida's Sunscripts and the Pennsylvania (lame News. His first novel, The Joker and the Chest, was published in 2002.

Before entering college, Bruce spent five years with the l llh Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. He then went to Clarion where he earned a bachelors degree in English. He taught in the Penn Hills School Disttict in Pittsburgh, Pa., while earn­ing ;i masters degree from Duquesne University and a diploma in education admin­istration from the University of Pittsburgh.

Bruce and his wife, Diana (Hemstreet '60), reside in Monroeville, Pa., and have one son, Christopher.

Christopher and Diane ('00 Whitesides) Craig, July 30, 2005.

Steven and Trisha (Wilson '00) Rimpa, April 23, 2005.

Erik ('02) and Kristina (Seymour '01) O'Brien, May 21, 2005.

Craig ('02) and Tricia (Muzzey '02) Hartle, Feb. 26, 2005.

Kevin ('02) and Lori (Finelli '04) Yurkovich, Aug. 6, 2005.

Nicholas ('03) and Alexis (Hileman '04) Basehore, May 28, 2005.

Andrew and Jessica (Brutz '04) Stoddard, June 4, 2005.

Jared ('03) and Katerilynn (Cattau '05) Chase, July 23, 2005.

Robert ('05) and Sherrie (Rainelli '05) Bowser, June 25, 2005.

Margaret (Sabella '88) Lashinsky and Randy Besnecky, Oct. 9, 2004.

Aaron and Michalee (Lopuh '99) Christy, Nov. 20, 2004.

Paul and Heather (Champion '00) Brady Jr., Dec. 31,2004.

Elissa (Firment '99) and Matthew Tunno, April 30, 2005.

Deaths

Annabelle Clark ('30), May 25, 2005.

Margaret (Elder '30) Weiser, Aug. 29, 2005.

Louise (Cook '34) Mann, July 30, 2005.

Madelin Ditty ('35), June 27, 2005.

M. Louise Rhea ('35), Aug. 21, 2005.

Elizabeth (Kifer '35) Wensel, July 5, 2005.

Bernice Hewitt ('41), July 19, 2005.

John Longnaker ('48), Aug. 23, 2005.

Mable (Johnson '51) Bailey,

Aug. 23, 2005.

James Foley Jr. ('53), May 31, 2005.

Floyd Stanczak ('53), July 29, 2005.

Samuel Elder ('57), Aug. 11, 2005.

John Brestensky ('69), March 19, 2005.

Richard Thompson ('69), Aug. 20, 2005.

Willis Taylor ('70), July 3, 2005.

Alan Petro ('71), April 30, 2005.

Carl Munson ('73), Aug. 20, 2005.

Rebecca (Hoagland '74) Howalk, July 23, 2005.

Randal Yoder ('81), July 8, 2005.

Laura Pancerev ('83), July 18, 2005.

Patrick Ryan ('97), Aug. 14, 2005.

Don Elder, custodial employee, Aug. 9, 2005.

Thomas Troup, retired employee, Aug. 14, 2005.

Paul Kelso retired office of public safe­ty employee,

Joan Stover, retired physics department secretary, Aug. 1, 2005.

Robert Baer, retired finance professor, Sept. 8, 2005.

A. Dean Stewart ('50), Oct. 3, 2005.

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Donald Campbell Dr. Donald W. Campbell ('26), 99,

1926 Clarion Normal School Class President and former Clarion Junior High School science teacher died Nov. 29, 2004.

Campbell was born September 5, 1905, in Clarion. He attended Clarion Normal School for three years studying education, specializing in junior high school training. While attending Clarion, he participated in the year book staff, the orchestra, basket­ball team and the drama club.

After his graduation from Clarion Normal School he taught at the newly organized Clarion Junior High, located in the campuses Science Hall, today's Founders Hall, teaching seventh grade American history, eighth grade civics and ninth grade Latin. Campbell also organ­ized the first Clarion Junior High orches­tra.

Campbell earned a bachelor's degree in 1929, a master's degree in 1930, and his doctorate degree in 1936, all in the field of education from Penn State University. Campbell worked for 29 years as director of reference and research for the Newark, N.J., school system before retiring in 1973. He also taught research and thesis writing and educational measurement at Seton Hall University during the spring semester of 1957.

Previously, Campbell had been a research and statistical advisor at the state Department of Public Instruction in Harrisburg, Pa. Campbell was also princi­pal in the Dowingtown, Pa., school system and taught in the ConneUsviUe, Pa., school system.

Surviving are a son, John; a daughter, Virginia; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Richard W. Kooman II Richard W. Kooman, 59, secretary of

the Clarion University Council of Trustees, a past member of the Clarion University Foundation Board, and a law instructor at Clarion University, died Sept. 6.

Kooman was born Jan. 16, 1946, the son of Richard W. Kooman Sr. and Muriel Wolstencrost Kooman. He married Norma Summerville Botzer on April 11, 1998. She survives.

He was a 1963 graduate of Keystone High School, Knox, Pa., a 1967 graduate of Penn State University, and obtained his juris doctor degree in 1970 from Dickinson School of Law. He was an attorney in the Kooman Law Firm, which he opened in 1985.

Kooman was a lieutenant in the U.S. Army JAG Corps from 1970-72 before coming to Clarion as a partner in the firm of Alexander, Garbarino, Kooman and Kifer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ashley of Chicago, III.; two sons, Christopher of Denver, Colo., and Brandon of Chicago, 111.; two step-daugh­ters, Andrea Lake of Rosedale, Md., and Kristen Botzer of Mt. Joy, Pa.; two step­sons, Curtis Botzer of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Zachary Botzer of Shippenville, Pa.; a step-granddaughter, Mya Kolakowski of Mt. Joy; and a brother, J. Marlin of Altoona, Pa.

Kooman was a member and ruling-elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Clarion. He was also a member of the Regional Advisory board of S&T Bank, the board of directors of Kraus/Soree and Brookville Mining Equipment Corporation, the Clarion County Industrial Development Corporaton, the Clarion Hospital Development Corporation, and the Clarion Free Library Board.

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Eagle Hoop Team Seeks PSAC Playoffs The 2005 Clarion Men's Basketball learn overcame

adversity to win the school's I2lh PSAC-West title. The 2006 team hopes to return to the PSAC-West elite, but will also have to overcome some early season injuries to make Ihe grade.

Head Coach Ron Righter, Ihe 2005 PSAC-West "Coach of the Year," is preparing for his IS"1 season leading the Golden Eagles. Clarion posted a 19-9 over­all record and a PSAC-West championship mark of 8-4 in 2005. Righter has a Clarion record of 286-172 and a 19-year collegiate record of 310-196.

With first team PSAC-West forward Ryan Wells and guard Lee Church gone, the Eagles will look to veterans and newcomers to fill the voids.

tSecond team PSAC-West guard

Terrance Vaughns (Sr. Uniontown) was going to red-shirt the 2006 sea­son, but that is up in the air now. Vaughns, who has 976 career

points, averaged 12.1 ppg and f had 5 I steals and 5 1 assists

a year ago. Also back in the fold are

starlets center Michael Clarke (Sr. Brooklyn, N.Y.) and guards Bobby I i anklin (Jr. Pgh-Plum), Justin Collins (lr. Lansdale) and Maurice Madden (So. Upper Dublin).

VAUGHNS

Clarke had a strong 2005 averaging 13.2 ppg, 7.6 rebounds and led the PSAC with a 62.3 percent field goal percentage. But Clarke missed the final six games with a knee injury, and after surgery, is working his way back.

Franklin, who started 26 games at point guard last year, tallied 90 assists along with 31 steals and 7 ppg.

Collins missed last season with a fractured elbow. He loo is working his way back. In 2004 he set a PSAC record going 8-for-8 from three point land at IUP. He averaged 8.8 ppg and handed out 23 assists in 2004.

Madden suffered a season ending injury in his fifth game a year ago and is also recovering from surgery. I le averaged 11.2 ppg prior to the injury.

Also returning and ready to contribute are guard/forward Garrett Heath (So. Emlenton) and center Chris Buchanan (Jr. Altoona).

I leath chipped in 3.7 ppg, 24 assists and 22 steals last year and Buchanan added 3.5 ppg. Both are three-point threats. Heath canned 32 last year.

Three newcomers, including guards Leon Kennedy (Jr. Detroit) and Ryan Smith (Fr. Phila-Frankford) and forward John Geiger (Fr. McKees Rocks; Sto-Rox) expect to give the Eagles a lift.

Kennedy, a transfer from Wayne County C C , averaged 20.2 ppg and 5 rebounds last year. Smith, a talented point guard, added 10.3 ppg and 7.8 assists to Frankford High in the Philadelphia Public League. Geiger, a red-shirt-freshman, averaged 20 ppg for

CLARKE Sto-Rox his senior year when the Vikings won the PIAA title.

Top recruit Brent Nelson (Jr. Detroit; 6-6, 215, F) and guard Frank Torbert (Sr. Imperial) have already been lost for the season with injuries, giving the Eagles pause to potentially use Vaughns.

Young Eagle Wrestlers Seek Fresh Start In 2005-2006 Single leg takedowns, cradles and

pinning combinations. The 2005-2006 wrestling season is here and the Golden Eagles will use a bevy of young wrestlers in this year's lineup.

Head coach Ken Nellis begins his ninth season directing the wrestling pro­gram. Last year the Eagles were 3-13-1 overall, placed fifth at PSAC's, sixth at EWLs and 33rd at the NCAA Division I Nationals. In eight years, Nellis has a dual meet record of 47-72-3.

"We'll be much improved this year," commented Nellis. "We had a very strong recruiting class and you can see that in the practice room. This team is going to be hard nosed and scrappy on

the mats. Thus far, this has been a fi team to coach and we are looking forward lo starting Ihe season at the Penn State duals on November 13lh."

Returning to provide veteran leadership are sophomore MaU Wilcox (Guys Mills) at 197, juniors T.J. McCance (Butler) at 149, Dave Gardner(N. Huntingdon) at 174, Chris Lape (Coraopolis) at 133, sophomore Chris Goings (Centerville, Va.) at 165 and senior Charlie Cilinski (Gainesville, Va.) at 184.

Wilcox, an NCAA Division I Qualifier in 2004 al heavyweight, is moving down lo 197 and anticipating a strong season. He was 12-14 in 2004 and placed third at heavyweight at EWLs.

McCance was 12-10 a year ago at 149 and 10-17 as a freshman, while (lardner was 8-15 at 174 a year ago. Lape posted a 15-17 record at 133 a year ago and finished sixth at EWLs, while Cilinski was 2-21 at 197, but is dropping lo 184. Goings was 8-25 al 174 in 2005 and placed fourth at EWLs at 174.

Veterans also looking for lime will be Toby Seger (So. Glenshaw) at 125 and Nate Geesaman (Jr. Waynesboro) at 141.

A stable lull of talented newcomers has Nellis feeling good about the Eagles

chances in 2006 and in the years to come.

Starred as immediate impact wrestlers are Matt Myers (125-Waldorf,

Md), Robert LaBrake (133-North

Bennington, Vt.), Derrick Smith (141- Mexico, N.Y), Dane Fuhrman

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(157/65-Moberly, Missouri), Nick Billups (157/65-Elderidge, Iowa), Logan Downes (174- Valley HS-PA) and A.J. Brooks (Hwt-Lewes, Delaware).

Myers, LaBrake, Fuhrman and Brooks were all-state champions.

Also in the practice room are Greg Lewis (141 -New Providence, Pa.), Lucas Christopher (157/65-McMurray, Pa.) and Brian Thomason (165-Warnersville, Pa.).

CLARION NOTES: Since 1959-60 Clarion has a dual meet record of 473-239-12 and had wrestlers win 106 PSAC and 51 EWL indi­vidual titles... Clarion also has had eight individual NCAA Division I Champions and 43 D-I All-Americans.

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2006 Eagles Reloading With Young Talent

A young and talented women's basketball team is looking to continue the success of the past few seasons here at Clarion.

In 2005, Clarion was 23-7 overall, sec­ond in the PSAC-West with a 10-2 record, reached the semifinals in the PSAC and earned a trip to the NCAA Division II National Tournament.

The team will have to replace All-American Heather Cigich, who set the Clarion career record averaging 17 ppg in four seasons, along with starters Amelia Harris and Shay Godwin and key reserve Tiffany Peacock.

"We look at this year as both a reloading and rebuilding season," Clarion's 17th year head coach Margaret "Gie" Parsons, the winningest coach in school history (249-197 at Clarion, 359-270 overall), said.

"We may not win 23 games like last year, but we have a chance to be a good, if not a very good team," said Parsons.

Parsons has compiled a 249-197 record at Clarion in 16-years. Last year she was voted the PSAC-West and Russell AthleticAVBCA D-II Region 2 "Coach of the Year."

Leading the way at the guard spots will be two returning starters - senior Melba Melton (N. Muskegon, Mi.) and sophomore Ashley Grimm (Sugarloaf).

Melton earned 2nd team PSAC-West honors last year averaging 11.8 ppg while dishing out 142 assists and grabbing 65 steals.

Grimm, the returning starter at point guard, had 125 assists, averaged 5.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg and had 60 steals.

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Wolf Leads 10 Returning All-Americans In 2006 Sixth year head coach Mark VanDyke is looking forward to

another strong year in the pool and on the boards as the Clarion Women's Swimming and Diving team embarks on the 2006 season.

Van Dyke led the Eagles to an 8-4 dual meet record, second at PSACs and a 10th place showing at the 2005 NCAA Division II Nationals.

2004 and 2005 NCAA Division II Female "Diver of the Year" Jamie Wolf (South Park) leads the Golden Eagles in 2006. Wolf has won the 1 and 3 meter NCAA D-II diving titles each of the last two years and returns for only her junior season at Clarion.

Overall ten All-Americans return in 2006. Ready in the pool are Sarah Besecker (Sr. Chambersburg), Brehan Heebner (Sr. Reading), Kristy Clarke (Jr. Campbell Hall, NY), Brittany Hanzl (Jr. Whitehall), Stacy Ogden (Jr. Clearfield) Lori Leitzinger (So. State College) and

Lauren Kalata (Sr., Trumbull,Ct.). Leitzinger was 12lh at nationals

in the 200 back and 13lh in the 100 back last year. Besecker mean­while was 14th in the 200 IM and 15th in the 500 free. She is an eight-time career AU-American, along with Heebner, who was 12th

in the 200 fly and 14'" in the 200 IM last year.

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Clarke was a three-time A-A in relays and is a five-time career All-American. Hauzl was a two-time A-A last year in relay events and Ogden earned one award. Kalata was a 2004 All-American.

Diving coach Dave Hrovat has a strong contingent with Wolf, Teagan Riggs (Jr. Meadville) and Ginny Saras (So. Sugarloaf). Riggs earned A-A honors with a seventh pace finish in the one meter competition and Saras was 13lh on three meter and I4lh

on one meter. Also back for the Eagles will be 2004 PSAC "Rookie of the

Year" Katie Kuntz (Jr. N. Canton, Oh.), Sari Cattoni (So. Lewis Run), Stevie Coble (So. Akron), Jess Kretz (Jr. Eighty-Four), Sarah Beck (So. Brecksville, Oh.), Julie Dlugos (Sr. South Park), Vanessa Maus (Jr. Wexford) and Melanie Reade (Jr. Erie).

CLARION NOTES: Clarion has won 25 of the 30 PSAC titles decided since 1976 ... Eight D-II titles have been won including 1977, '78, '80, '81, '82, '83, '84 and '86... VanDyke's five-year dual record is 36-12... A 1980 Clarion grad, VanDyke was a 12-time D-II All-American ... He was an assistant coach for 12 years prior to taking over the head coaching reigns.

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Freshmen Katrina Greer (Centre Hall) and Leah Shrift (Ebensburg) will join the duo in the backcourt.

Greer was a third-team Class AA All-State selection at Penns Valley averaging 23.2 ppg, while scoring 1,987 career points. Shrift was a first-team Class A All-State selection from Bishop Carroll who won two state championships. She averaged 18.7 ppg and 9.8 rpg her senior year and totaled 1,333 career points.

Providing quality depth at guard will be returning players junior Jessica Skeggs (Akron, Ohio), sophomores Michelle Johnson (Pgh - North Hills) and Jessica Smith (Strattanville) and freshmen Chelsey Grabigel (Pgh/Highlands) and Angie Woods (Pgh/Westinghouse).

Expected to start in the post for the Golden Eagles are sophomores Jessica Albanese (Crescent Springs, Ky.) and April Gratton (Bethel Park)

Albanese averaged 6.9 ppg and 4.5 ^Ti^L

while Gratton is a transfer from James Madison. She played in nine games with two points. She had 1,327 career points at Bethel Park. Freshmen Rachel Franklin (WarrenAVarren) and Janelle Zabresky (Dallas/Bishop O'Reilly) will provide depth in the post.

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Clarion Returns Seven All-Americans In 2006

Coach Mark VanDyke expects to continue the Clarion tradition in men's swimming and diving as he welcomes back a balanced team for the 2006 season.

Last year's Golden Eagles were 7-3 in dual meet action, placed second at the PSAC's and 15th at the NCAA Division II Nationals.

Back to lead the way for the 2006 Golden Eagles are returning All-Americans Mike Cohen (So. Pickerington, Oh.), Chris Jones (Sr. Beaver Meadows), Mike Kerr (So. Lansdale), Adley Kilgore (Jr. Airville) and Kevin McCracken (Sr. Dallastown) in the pool.

Kilgore was I llh at nationals in the 50 free, plus earned A-A honors in three relays to become a four-time All-American. He has seven A-A awards in two years.

Cohen and McCracken were three-time All-Americans, while Jones was a two-time relay All-American and is now a five-time career All-American.

Returnees from the PSAC team include Grey Arrigonie (So. Latrobe), Mike Chesterfield (Sr. Kingston), Mike Gressler (Sr.

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DuBois), Sean McCormick (So. Charleston, WV), James Rankin (Jr. Butler), Adam Smearman (Jr.

Altoona), Dan Walley (So. Sinking Spring), and Kyle Wamelink (Sr. Chagrin balls. Oh.)

Two diving All-Americans also return for the Golden

Eagles. Senior Sean Clark (Bakersfield, Ca.), who was I l'h in the three meter at nationals, along wilh Kevan Phillips (So.

Monroeville), who was eigth on

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one meter and return.

CLARION NOTES: The Golden Eagles have won 24 PSAC titles in Ihe pasl 35 years ... Coach VanDyke has a five-year dual meet record of 29-12... Diving Coach Dave Hrovat begins his 16* season ... A I4-time NCAA "Coach of the Year," he has crowned a total of 25

national champions and 154 All-Americans in men's and women's diving ... Assistant coach Christina Tillotson Sheets is starting her sixth

year coaching at Clarion ... She was a 28-time All-

American and five-lime NCAA Champion.

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MOOSE

Clarion Golfers Win 2005 Golf Championship

Clarion's Justin Moose took medalist honors and the Golden Eagles won the PSAC team title on Sunday, October 16, with a two-day total of 604 al Wrendale Country Club.

Clarion shot a 300 on Sunday, to go wilh their 304 on Saturday to win the team title.

Moose (So. North Huntingdon-Norwin) won the indi­vidual medalist honors in a playoff wilh IUP's Brian Galliea. Moose (74-76) and Galica (77-73) were tied at 150 after regulation play. Moose won the playoff on the second hole.

Also leading the Golden Eagles with All-PSAC honors were Tom Will (Jr. Erie McDowell) and Charlie Fitzsimmons (Fr. Toronto, Ont.) who placed third wilh 151 totals. Will had a 76-75, while Fitzsimmons carded rounds of 75-76.

Finishing fifth overall was Justin Scott (Jr. Monroeville-Gateway) with a 79-73=152, while Zach Szwast (Jr. Johnstown-Conemaugh Valley) notched a 161 (85-76).

Clarion had finished second at the PSACs the last three years and last won ihe PSAC title in 2002 with a team score of 605.

CLARION NOTES: Clarion earned an automatic NCAA Division II Regional berth in the Spring (May) with a win at the PSAC Championships... Prior to 2002, the lasl PSAC learn title in golf came in 1982 under former A.D. and coach Frank Lignelli...Thai team featured captain Joe Boros who is the Head PGA Professional al Treesdale CC. in Pittsburgh and a 1999 Clarion Sports Hall of Fame Inductee.

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Katis Named Clarion Athletic Director Dave Katis ('85, '88), 42, an experienced coach and

administrator at Clarion University, was named the new Golden Eagles Athletic Director (AD) in August. The announcement was made by President Dr. Joseph P. Grunenwald.

Katis began his duties immediately and replaced Robert Carlson, who previously announced his retire­ment. He becomes Clarion's sixth AD since 1927. The previous ADs were J.O. Jones (1927-35), Waldo S. Tippin (1935-66), Frank Lignelli (1966-86, 87-90), Dick Besnier (1986-87) and Bob Carlson (1990-2005).

"Dave was chosen from a highly competitive national pool of candidates," said Dr. Grunenwald. "An extremely hard-working professional and a person who is complete­ly dedicated toward moving Clarion University forward, his personal background, dedication, experiences, excel­lent character and judgement provided a complete pack­age that was essential to his selection."

Prior to being named athletic director, Katis was the acting associate AD for the 2004-05 year and handled NCAA eligibility requirements, compliance, student ath lete progress, student employment and more.

Katis has put togelher a unique blend of experience at Clarion thai began as a student in ball 1981 and culmi­nated with being named Ihe Golden Eagles AD. I le has been a student, coach, administrator, broadcaster. recruiter, fund raiser, promoter, organizer and more. His pleasant personality is coupled wilh a strong desire to make Clarion the best it can become, recognizing ils past traditions while molding new ones.

"It has been my dream, ever since I stepped foot on this campus in 1981, to become the athletic director al Clarion and follow the legacy and leadership of outstanding men such as Mr. Tippin, Mr. Lignelli and Mr. Carlson. I'm looking forward lo the challenges the posi­tion brings and to try and build onto the tradition that has been built here. It's up to me now lo try and take our pro gram to the next level," Katis said.

Katis came to Clarion as a student in 1981 and was ediately involved with the football team as a student er. He was involved wilh the radio-tv operations on

pus and became a student football coach in 1985. After earning a degree in communication in 1985, he was named a graduate assistant football coach from 1985-87

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under head coach Gene Sobolewski. Awarded his master's degree in education from

Clarion in 1988, Dave was hired immediately as the director of marketing and public relations at Clarion Hospital. In Summer 1989, he came back to stay at his alma mater, first as an assistant football coach.

A full-time football assistant from 1989-1993, Katis was recruiting coordinator, coached wide receivers, sig­naled in offensive plays and helped coordinate the sum­mer football camp.

"I feel like 1 couldn't have written a better script of experiences lo prepare me for the athletic director's posi­tion," reflected Katis. "My first experience on campus as a coach was working with quality people such as Al Jacks, Charlie Ruslavage, Gene Sobolewski, Dick Pae and the football staff. Their respect for Student athletes, within (he confines of a successful football program, was the best education I could have received."

Dave moved on to the admissions office as an assistant director of admissions from 1994-97. Along with his office duties and time as transfer counselor at the Clarion campus, he also helped initiate new and innovative programs at the Venango Campus which helped stimulate enrollment under Dr. Grunenwald.

The Clarion University Foundation came calling in 1997 and Katis became a development officer, and then the director of major gifts and college development from 1997-2005.

Katis was part of Clarion's first-ever Capital Campaign "Investing In Futures." Charged with raising $8.1 million, Katis was an integral part of a team that raised $11.4 million in contributions for various scholar­ships and building renovations.

"I am very thankful for the time I've spent with a number of people that have taught me a variety of man­agement skills," said Kalis. "I learned people and recruit­ing skills under John Shropshire in Admissions. Harry Tripp (vice president Student & University Affairs/Clarion Foundation) taught me all about the world of cultivating major gifts and fund-raising, and Dr. Grunenwald showed me how run an organization when we worked together at Venango Campus."

KATIS

"Dave has all the attributes to be an outstanding ath­letic director," said Tripp. "I had the pleasure of bringing him on board with the foundation in 1997 and he did a tremendous job in that capacity. Now, we welcome him as director of athletics and we know he will represent the university, our student athletes and our alumni in the best traditions of Clarion University".

A native of Harrison City, Pa., Katis earned letters in football and track at Penn Trafford High and graduated in 1981.

Katis resides in Clarion with his wife, Julie, sons, John and Kyle, and daughter, Lauren. He is the son of Maggie Mazzoni of Monroeville and the late Jack Katis. He has a brother Ken (Class of 1991) and a sister Kim Thomas.

Clarion University Wrestling and Basketball

'Live On The Web'

Remember, you can hear Clarion University basketball and wrestling during the 2005-06 season live on the web, according to Sports Information Director Rich Herman.

Wrestling and basketball enthusiasts can access Red Zone Media (Pittsburgh) direct­ly on the day of the event at www.redzonemedia.com,

CLARION GOLDEN EAGLES

Snodgrass Named Acting Associate A.D, Wendy J. (Hamilton) Snodgrass, 26, was named the acting associate athletic director,

compliance coordinator and senior woman administrator in September. Her duties include NCAA eligibility certification of Clarion's student athletes, compliance,

student athlete progress, student employment and much more. "We were very impressed with Wendy's credentials and character throughout the inter­

view process," said AD Dave Katis. "We know she will do an excellent job here at Clarion and welcome her lo (he Golden Fagle athletic family."

Wendy is a native of Washington, Pa., and a 1997 graduate of Trinity High School. She was a four-sport athlete in high school including swimming, tennis, cross country and (rack.

She enrolled at Westminster College and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations with a minor in Marketing in 2001. A four-year letterwinner on the Titan Swimming team, she was a three-time NAIA swimming All-American under coach Rob Klamut (Clarion '82). She earned her A-A honors in 1998 with finishes in the 100 and 200 breaststroke and the 200 medley relay. She was co-captain of the swimming team and was named to the GLIAC All-Academic team in 1999-2000.

She became the assistant marketing director for the Beaver Valley Mall from June 2001 January 2002, then accepted a graduate assistantship in the athletic department at California University of Pennsylvania and enrolled in graduate school. She was awarded a Master of Education Degree in December 2003 from California, while gaining valuable experience in athletic department duties such as NCAA Compliance, Game Contracts, Athletics Budget Preparation, Grade Reports, Golf, Hall of Fame and Athletic Promotions Committees and much more.

Prior lo accepting the position at Clarion, Wendy was a permanent 8th grade math substitute teacher in Pymatuning Valley School District (Andover, Ohio) in the 2004-2005 school year.

Wendy is married to Jeff Snodgrass.

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PARENTS PAGE

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Expect The Unexpected "Mom, the Health Center is sending me to the ER." These are not words a

parent wants to hear from their son, especially one that is over 200 miles away, but nevertheless this is the call we received the end of September. Our son, a freshman at Clarion had been having abdominal pain off and on for four days and the nurses at Keeling were concerned.

His next call was from the ER at Clarion Hospital. "Mom, they say I have to drink this disgusting stuff so they can do a CAT scan of my abdomen. Do you want to talk to the doctor?" Clarion ER was very cooperative and his doctor called me soon after with an appraisal of the situation; why they were doing the CAT scan, what they were looking for and how they wished to proceed. Even though prior to becoming a stay-at-home wife and mother, I was a critical care nurse, my anxiety level was high. Did they know what they were doing? Was our son in good hands? With our son out on his own in a new town for the first time, I felt very insecure. Of course my husband and I decided my only choice was to pack a quick suitcase and set out on the four-hour drive to Clarion.

I was met at the ER by a very caring staff who had been taking exceptional care of our son. He was in good spirits, even though apprehensive about how this would come out. The staff had him laughing and as comfortable as possible. The doctor was informative and soon the surgeon arrived to give me the news that he wanted our son to stay the night for observation as the appendix was still a con­cern.

The next morning we met with a GI specialist who was able to allay our worst fears and provide a treatment option that would only require medication at present. The nursing staff was thorough with discharge information and we were out the door.

We made a stop at the Keeling Health Center and I was impressed by the compassion shown there. They were pleased we stopped by to inform them of the outcome and the follow-up care he would be receiving. I was relieved to know I was leaving our son in very capable hands.

I also was pleasantly surprised to find that the Comfort Inn in Clarion has a special rate for the family of students in the hospital and the staff was very sup­portive, as I did not know how long I would need to stay. They allowed me to have a later check out and kept a room on hold for me in case I found I needed to stay longer.

All things considered, a frightening situation was made easier by the profes­sionalism and friendliness we experienced all along the way. We would still rather not get a call like that again, but if we do, I think we will feel much better knowing there are knowledgeable, caring staff both at Keeling Health Center and Clarion Hospital, who have our son's welfare at heart.

Laurie Willson Clarion University Parent

FAMILY DAY 2005

The Unexpected Strikes Home: Clarion Grads, Parents Die In Crash On Alaskan Highway

Two 1979 Clarion graduates who met in their senior year, married and had three children, including twins currently attend­ing Clarion, died in September while sight­seeing along a scenic highway in Alaska.

Friends and relatives flocked to the home of Lawrence and Sue Kosko, both 48, to provide what comfort they could to 13-year-old Gavin and twins Jarrett and Trevor, 19-year-old sophomores at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, who were sud­denly thrust into heading the household. The boys' parents arrived in Alaska a cou­ple of days early for a business trip related to Lawrence Kosko's job as head of infor­mation technology at ABARTA Inc., a Pittsburgh-based firm involved in oil and gas production, Coca-Cola bottling and publishing.

They had gone for a drive in Iheir rent­ed Ford Focus and by 9:25 a.m. had gone about 40 miles south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, a two-lane road thai winds through an open mountainous stretch and links the two cities.

State police said the Koskos were moving at the speed limit, 65 mph, when a pickup truck, also driving 65 mph, veered across the median and slammed head-on into their vehicle.

They died shortly afterward, before res­cue vehicles could take them to a local hospital.

Jarrett Kosko, a computer science major at Clarion, had spent hours learning high-tech acrobatics from his father, who he said he idolized. But he is most con­cerned about Gavin, a student at Gateway Junior High School.

He said Iheir parents mel in their senior year at Clarion and never neglected romantic gestures, like getting flowers and gifts for each other on holidays and anniversaries, even after nearly 25 years of marriage.

"You could tell they were in love. I can almost never recall a fight. They were per­fect for each other in every aspect." he said.

He said his mother, a speech therapist, was in remission from breast cancer and had reconstructive breast surgery three weeks ago. She had planned to resume work Monday.

Clarion University Student Senate recently voted to provide book money for one semester for ihe twins.

Lawrence and Sue Kosko Lawrence Joseph Kosko, 48, and Sue

(Ressler) Kosko. 48, of Monroeville died Sept. 25. 2005. due to an auto accident in Anchorage, Alaska.

He was head of information technology for ABRATAInc. Pittsburgh.

She was a speech therapist for HealthSouth in Monroeville.

They were preceded in death by a daughter, Kristin Kosko.

Surviving are their children, Trevor, Jarrett and Gavin Kosko; his parents, Eugene and Anna (Denne) Kosko of West Mifflin; her parents, Harry and Lois (Heady) kessler of Monroeville; and his sisters, Jean Thomas, Cindy Bonacci and Janet Kus/.aj.

(Paris of this article were taken from a printed article by Gabrielle Banks of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.)

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CLARION AND BEYOND Clarion and Beyond is pub­lished three times a year by the Clarion University Alumni Association and the Office of Student and University Relations. Send comments to: Student and University Relations, Clarion University, 840 Wood St., Clarion, PA 16214-1232; 814-393-2334; FAX 814-393-2082; or e-mail [email protected].

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lois Linnan, President ('56), Richard C. Malacarne, president elect ('63), Andrew A. Restauri, Treasurer ('86), Teresa F. Wood, Secretary ('95, '96, '97), Amanda Blackhurst, (President, Eagle Ambassadors), Wendy A. Clayton Gonzalez ('85), Robert A. Dandoy (74), Mary Beth (Curry) Earnheardt ('97, '99), Dr. Samuel A. Farmerie ('54), Susan (Reft) Goble ('80), Larry W. Jamison ('87), Dr. Gus Johnson ('53), Terry Koelsch ('64), Daniel Leightley ('97, '99), Leif R. Logue ('92, '96), Rosemary (Cherico) Neiswonger ('91), Ronald A. Paranick (76), Fred S. Port, III ('89, '99), John T. Pulver ('95), Donald E. Reno ('55), Stephen A. Rifici ('88), Dr. Frank Rocco ('62), Christine L. Spencer ('94), Leslie L. Suhr ('00).

COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Dr. Syed Ali-Zaidi, Susanne A. Burns, H. John Drayer 77, Richard R. Hilinski, secretary, R. Lee James 74 & '83, chairperson, Howard Shreckengost.vice chairperson, Jeffrey J. Szumigale, Ron Tarpley, student trustee, Judy G. Hample, Ph.D., Chancellor, State System of Higher Education,(ex-officio).

Clarion University President Joseph Grunenwald

Vice President of Student and University Affairs

Harry Tripp Assistant Vice President of

Student and University Relations

Ron Wilshire '72

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for ell 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 tor Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 216 Carrier Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232. 814-393-2000.

EDITORIAL STAFF: Editor: Ron Wilshire Assistant Editors: Tom Schott, Paul M. Hambke Writers: Ashley Call, Rich Herman, Chris Rossetti, Tom Schott, Colleen Williams, Ron Wilshire. Photography: Pete Hartle, Ron Wilshire, Rich Herman, Jerry Sowden, Melissa Hollier Design: Scott Kane

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DECEMBER 2005 • Saturday, Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m.,

1867 Gircle Event. Members of the 1867 Cirele can join President and Mrs. Joe Grunenwald and Charles P, Leach, President, Clarion University Foundation, Ine., lora luncheon reception at Tambellini's Ristorante, 139 Seventh Street, Pittsburgh; Pa.. The reception will be followed by the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular al 2 p.m. The event is by invitation only. To inquire about the IK67 Cirele and learn how lo be become a member, please visit www.clarion.edu/fbundation/ circle.shtml.

JANUARY 2006 • Tuesday, Jan. 17, Friday,

February 3 PASSHE Alumni & Friends South American Cruise (SOLD-OUT). Oceania Cruises and Ihe Insignia will guide you through bustling, modern metropolises and introduce you lo little-known seaports, and present a world of haunlingly beautiful adventures. Visit Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Fori Stanley and other equally beautiful places; cruise the Chilean Fjords; watch Ihe colonies of penguins and herds of sealions . . . . so much lo see anil do! To find oul more aboul this chance of a life time, visit alumnivaca-tions.com.

• Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m., Erie Admissions Reception. ("larion University President Dr. Joe Grunenwald, CU college deans, and CU admissions staff members will be attending a reception lor area high school students. All alumni residing in ihe Erie area are encour­aged lo attend the reception and bring along a prospective student. I ocation ol' this event to be announced.

MAY 2006 • Thursday, May 4, Science

Expo area K-12 Science and CU Student presentations, lectures. Located in Gemmell, details to follow.

• Friday, May 5, (TENTATIVE): Alumni Invitational Golf Scramble. Hi-Level Golf Course, Kossuth, Pa., Cheek back for more details.

• Friday, May 5, 7:30-9 p.m. President's Reception, Official Residence Reception for members of the reunion classes of 1945, 1946, 1956, 1961 and 1966, and their guests.

• Saturday, May 6, 9:15 a.m. Class Reunions, Gemmell Student Complex. Continental breakfast.

reunion time, and class photos. Class speakers and reunion diploma presentation for the classes of 1946, 1961 and 1966.

• Saturday, May 6,12:15 p.m. Alumni Banquet, Gemmell Student Complex. Class speaker and reunion diploma presentation for the Class of 1956.

JULY 2006 • Saturday, July 2, Friday, July

15 PA State System of Higher Education Alumni & Friends Greek Isles Tour. Greek Isles Cruises offers exciting itineraries onboard the impressive Grand Princess, with ils spacious mini-suiles and private balconies. Only Princess covers the region in such elegance, from the historic ruins of Athens to the sunny orchards of Corfu. For more information, visit aluinnivacalions.com.

• Monday, July 24, Saturday, July 29. Pa. State System of Higher Education Alumni & Friends Canada Cruise. Our neigh­bors to Ihe north greet you warmly as they invite you lo spend time enjoying their hospitality. Set sail from New York City on one of Carnival's largest ships with an amazing 5 Day Canada Cruise. For information, visit www.alumnivaca-tions.com

• Thursday, Aug. 11, Friday, August 19 PA State System of Higher Education Alumni & Friends Irish Heritage Tour. On your tour you will travel by luxury motorcoach. Ihe program encompasses airport transfers, daily sightseeing program, breakfasts, table d'hote dinners, medieval banquets, cabarets and visits to attractions. For information on the Irish Heritage Tour, visit alumniva-calions.com.

SEPTEMBER 2006 • Saturday, Sept. 16, Family

Day. Clarion Golden Eagles vs. West Chester at 6 p.m.

OCTOBER 2006 • Friday, Oct. 6, Clarion

University Alumni Association Distinguished Awards Banquet

• Saturday, Oct. 7, Homecoming. Clarion Golden Eagles vs. Cheyney University at 2 p.m.

MAY 2007 • The Clarion University

Concert Choir is planning a tour to Germany and Austria. For more information, contact Dr. Hank Alviani at 814-393-2384, or at hal viani ©clarion, edit.

Dr. Frank Rocco '62

Greetings From The Alumni Board Of Clarion University

It's our pleasure to be able to tell you of an exciting opportunity for Clarion Alumni who are too far from campus to become a more active part of the Clarion family.

Many of us have the opportuni­ty to attend the many events avail­able to alumni on the Clarion and Venango campuses. You are always encouraged to attend the many cultural, athletic and other events of interest to you. We see many of you at special alumni events such as Homecoming or Alumni Weekend. How great to be able to renew old friendships and see the new happenings on cam­pus. Details of time and place of these many events are always available on the www.clarion.edu Website and through the alumni office publications.

But what of those of us who live a bit too far away to get to campus and yet want a personal connection with our fellow alums? Well, chances are there are several Clarion alumni living near you who want that connection also. The Alumni Relations Office is announcing their initiative of developing more regional alumni chapters across the country and would like you to participate (see the article detailing this initiative that appears elsewhere in this publication).

To date, several regional chapters are active or beginning in Washington, D.C, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and, of course, Pittsburgh.

I can tell you of my own experience with gathering Clarion Alumni out here in the land of the Vikings, where walking on water is no miracle during the months of January, February and March...Minnesota. (Don't ask me how I got here. I suppose il was the same way you got there ! ) With the help of the Alumni Relations Office, I learned of the number and location of the alumni in our area and had the office staff send RSVP letters of invitation announcing our get together at a central location. Some of us got together beforehand by phone and decided on arrangements and simply ordered from the menu in a restaurant that gave us a private room in which to meet at no charge. We of course tipped the waiter heavily. Well, heavily by my Clarion class of 1962 standards. We rep­resented a 42-year span of graduation dates with different interests and experiences, united by our background as Clarion Alumni in an alien land. We had many Clarion mementos to hand out including luggage tags, coffee mugs, refrigerator magnets, etc. supplied by the Alumni Relations Office. We even had an Alumni Office staff member join our gathering as she was in the area on university business. We had a great three hours together and took an oath to do it again.

The Alumni Relations Office will be most pleased to help you with your gathering and, where possible, send representa­tion from the university. Have a great gathering!

Best wishes to you from your Alumni Board.

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education

The System Works for Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION BOARD OF

GOVERNORS

Chairman. Matthew E. Baker, Kenneth M. Jarin, Mark Collins Jr., Marie Conley Lammando, Paul S. Dlugoiecki, Daniel P. Flby. Michael K. Hanna, David P. Holveck, Vincent J. Hughes, Vice Chairman Kim E. Lyttle, Allison Peitz, Vice Chairman C.R. "Chuck" Pennoni, Guido M. Pichini. Edward G. Rendell. James J. Rhoades. Christine J. Toretti Olson, Aaron A. Walton, and Gerald L. Zahorchak.

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Alumni Association Board Of Directors Announces New Members

FARMERIE

GOBLE

The Clarion University Alumni Association announces four new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Samuel Farmerie ('54), Susan (Reft) Goble ('80), Don Reno ('55), and John Pulver ('95) will serve two-year terms beginning July I, 2005.

Farmerie received his bachelor's degree in education from Clarion. He went on to earn a master's degree in education from Westminster College and doctorate in education from The Pennsylvania State University. He is the curator of Cultural Artifacts at Westminster College. He resides in New Wilmington, Pa., with his wife, Janice. They have three grown children. Randy. Todd, and Wendy.

Farmerie was a professor and director of graduate programs at Westminster College from 1966 until his retirement in 1996. He authored "Clarion University's Centennial History" and "125-Year History."' He served on Clarion University's Class of 1954 50th reunion committee,

Goble graduated from Clarion with a bachelor's degree in management/marketing. She is involved wilh real estate management with R&S Rentals in Clarion. Pa., a company she owns with her husband, Fredrick Goble. Fredrick also attended Clarion University. They have two children, Loren and Todd. She is active in her church, school and sports boosters.

Reno graduated from Clarion with a bachelor's degree in social studies and English. He received a master's

degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania and took graduate courses al Ihe Venn Stale University. He retired in 1989 from Bethel Park School District. He resides in Bethel Park wilh his wife Mary (Vescio '55). They have two grown children, David and Elizabeth.

Reno taught and coached basketball for Bald Fagle Area School District in 1955-56. He then joined the Bethel Park School District, teaching and coaching basketball until his retirement in 1989. He has been a pari of Clarion University reunion committees and has attended man) alumni affairs. He has been the president of ihe Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame since 1999.

Pulver graduated from Clarion University in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in special education. He completed a M.S. degree in leadership workforce education and develop ment from 'Ihe Pennsylvania State University in May 2005. He is the executive director of Lycoming Career and Technology Center in Williamsport. Pa. He resides in Williamspori wilh his wife Tina (Plankcnhoni '95) . ; children, Sarah anil Grace.

Pulver has attended Clarion University homecoming eel ebralions. lie is active in business and industry partnerships, stale legislative issues, and education.

RENO

PULVER

Alumni Reunite After 50 Years continued from page 12

"I have a lot of respect for Fitz," said Cordell. "He didn't go to many social events because he was working in Brookville. He was always well-mannered and seemed like a gentleman." Fitzsimmons said, "I am very proud of Avalon. She became a single mother when her daughters were 8 and 10. She continued her 32-year teaching career, earned her advanced degree and became a homeowner all with little or no help. Today, she is active in community functions, an ele­mentary tutor with her church and sings in the church choir."

He also grew up on a farm between Summerville, Pa., and Corsica, Pa., near Clarion University. "I decided on a Friday that I was going to college and classes started on Monday," recalled Fitzsimmons. "My teacher from my one-room schoolhouse drove me to Clarion and dropped me off. I enjoyed science and mathematics and I was a slow reader so I went with science as my major and mathematics as my minor."

He worked his way through college, in the dining room in Becht Hall during the week, as a butcher's apprentice at the A&P in Brookville, and at a coal tipple outside Corsica on the weekends and during the summer. "This is why I never connected with Avalon when we were students," he said.

Prior to graduation, Fitzsimmons was accepted into U.S. Naval Officers Candidate School in Rhode Island. After being commissioned, he entered naval flight training in Pensacola and completed a career as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. He served two tours of duty as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War.

Fitzsimmons had two years of nuclear engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. He also took additional college courses and earned his M.B.A. degree from Auburn University before retiring from the U.S. Navy in 1977.

"The liberal arts degree in science and mathematics I received at Clarion gave me the basics for all of the high-level information I had in graduate school," said Fitzsimmons. "Clarion gave me a well-rounded education that opened the doors to any field I wanted to pursue."

Following his retirement from the navy, Fitzsimmons bought and operated a real estate agency, which he operated until 1989. He continues in the real estate business today, working for Prudential Decker Really in Virginia Beach, Va.

Both Cordell and Fitzsimmons attended the 2005 Homecoming activi­ties at Clarion. For Cordell, it was her second homecoming since her retire­ment. The extra time allows her to return to Clarion from her home in Alpharetta, Ga., for activities.

"I've also been back for Alumni Day," said Cordell. "I saw friends I hadn't seen in 45 years."

"It is very enjoyable getting to know each other again," said Fitzsimmons. "I'm still shy, but after a career as a navy fighter pilot, I had the nerve to ask her out again. She still claims she is just the farmer's daughter who sings in the church choir. There is a lot to look forward to in our future."

As a final footnote, Fitzsimmons got the good night kiss he was loo shy to ask for in 1955.

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Butler-Klaich Helps Plan Three Rivers Regatta Molly Butler-Klaich ('02) has been

involved in planning and running the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta for Ihe lasi four years as the event coordinator of Renda Broadcasling/U.S. Fvenls & Marketing.

Butler-Klaich graduated from Clarion with a degree in communication. She chose lo earn her degree from Clarion because of the small class sizes thai allowed her the opportunity to interact wilh her professors and classmates.

"My first priority in looking for a university was the academic setting," said Butler-Klaich. "Unlike ihe larger universities within the Pittsburgh region with larger enrollment, I wanted a school thai featured small class sizes that gave me the opportuni ty to interact with my professors and class­mates. I found thai benefit wilh the commu­nication department."

Butler-Klaich was a resident advisor in Givan Hall for four semesters and a desk clerk in Nair Hall for one semester. She is very grateful for these experiences wilh Clarion and the leadership skills she gained thai have helped her in her current proles sion.

"I had an opportunity to help my peers in times of need and take on a leadership role within the university, I am so thankful for these experiences" said Butler-Klaich.

Butler-Klaich completed an internship Ihe summer before her senior year of college wilh Brenda Broadcasting where she worked closely with the WISH 99.7 FM

Promotions Department, assisting wilh live-remotes and special events. She kept in close contacl wilh Ihe company during her senior year al Clarion, and was offered a position as an event coordinator with U.S. Events & Marketing, Inc. following her graduation. She selected to work at (he corporate office of Renda Broadcasting in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Renda Broadcasting owns 24 radio sta­tions in seven markets as well as a subsidiary company, U.S. Events & Marketing, Inc., which produces the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regalia.

Butler-Klaich works closely with the Three Rivers Regatta every year holding a great amount of responsibilities. She main­tains the Regalia Website, http://www.three-riversregatta.com, and creates a (ri-fold Schedule of events that has a distribution of over 20,000. She works with the Pittsburgh Tribune' Review creating a 44-page newspa­per supplement, including event editorial, sponsor advertisements and site maps. The supplement is distributed the Sunday before the regatta begins.

She works closely with the corporate sponsors, making sure U.S. Events & Marketing fulfills all the sponsors marketing benefits. She also works with the concert performers making sure Iheir riders are ful­filled.

Butler-Klaich and her husband, Rob, were married in early October and live in Shadyside, Pa.

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