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totheeditor Dear Alumni and Friends, Do you have any information on my freshman roommate? I’d love to reconnect. I’m getting married and need addresses for my sorority sisters. Can you help? I’m being transferred to Los Angeles and need some advice on where to look for an apartment. Any ideas? I just passed the bar exam and want to network with alumni who are attorneys in the Philadelphia area. My wife and I just adopted a baby from China. Can you get this information out to our friends? I just opened a small business in upstate New York. Can you assist me in marketing to alumni in the area? These questions and others like them are e-mailed or telephoned into the Grove City College Alumni Relations Office each day. My staff and I do our best to accommodate these requests in a timely and personal way. But we’re taking our customer service to a whole new level! Soon, we will introduce the Grove City College Alumni On-line Community featuring: E-mail forwarding service with a permanent GCC e-mail address Electronic Class Notes submission for weddings, births, promotions and more! Yellow Pages for alumni-to-alumni business Job and resume posting Look for the launch of this exciting tool in the next few months. Registration is easy and free! You won’t want to miss the chance to reconnect with your friends from the Grove. P.S. The Alumni Relations Office will continue to accept all of your calls, e-mails and questions, anytime! Best wishes for a blessed holiday season,

Jeffrey D. Prokovich ’89 Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations Dear Alumni and Friends, This issue of The GeDUNK Alumni Magazine features our engineering and science programs and highlights both faculty and alumni who work in the many fields related to these academic disciplines. Science courses and majors in the sciences have been offered at Grove City College since our founding. In fact, we’ve been teaching engineering here since 1918 and it remains one of the College’s strongest programs. We’re proud of the discoveries made daily by thousands of our science and engineering graduates in the allied health career area, in the education realm, in government and private industry and in the military. Many also use their technical background in sales and management positions, even law and missions work and many other interesting applications. All have been taught at a college that places great emphasis on its science and engineering curriculum. So, sit back, put your feet up and enjoy learning more about this wonderful academic dimension of Grove City College. You’ll see many interesting careers in science and engineering being pursued by our graduates.

Richard G. Jewell ’67 President 2

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I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you how much I enjoy reading The GeDUNK. It’s an interesting, well-written, and extremely wellproduced publication, and it serves the College (and) the alumni and friends of the College abundantly well. I read a lot of college magazines; yours is outstanding. You have good reason to be proud of your work. Dave Hughes, Publisher The Globe Leader, New Wilmington, Pa. I just want to say how thrilled I was by your article "The Big Picture" in the latest GeDUNK magazine. Having grown up in Zelienople, I remember going to The Strand Theater with family and friends as a kid. It was always a special treat! I was greatly saddened when the theater was closed down and fell into disrepair, and I always hoped that someone would see the value in it and restore it. As a GCC student, The Guthrie Theater in Grove City reminded me of The Strand, so it seems fitting that a fellow GCC alumnus (Ron Carter ’86) is the one to restore it. Although I don't live in the area any more, I look forward to seeing the new Strand Theater someday! Jennifer (Hoogerbrugge ’98) Moses Belcamp, Md. Much enjoyed the last issue and was particularly tickled as a member of the Outing Club, and as an Outing Club Alumni Association officer, with the outdoors orientation. I counted seven different Outing Club alumni mentioned in various places and three former advisers. Many e-mails were exchanged between student and alumni members that it seemed strange that the Outing Club was not profiled. I believe the club is one of, if not the oldest continuously meeting organizations on campus dating back officially to 1938. Presently, we have about 400 alumni on the mailing list and, I believe, 30 student members. The Outing Club cabin built in 1938 is still used often by students and alumni. This summer alumni traveled from as far away as San Francisco to attend our 30th annual summer outing. Thanks for your time and good work getting the news out. The new print and electronic versions are very enjoyable. Mark Place ’77 Pittsburgh, Pa. Outing Club Alumni Cabin Manager

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GROVE CITY COLLEGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE The GeDUNK Editorial Board Thomas J. Pappalardo Vice President for Institutional Advancement Jeffrey D. Prokovich ’89 Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations Managing Editor Amy Clingensmith ’96 Director of Communications Associate Editor Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman Communications Projects Coordinator

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FOCUS ON SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Cover Photo Jim Judkis, Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Printer Printing Concepts, Inc., Erie, Pa. Alumni Association Officers 2006-07 Laura (Ritchey ’87) Havrilla President Andrew J. Kozusko ’96 Vice President Jeffrey D. Prokovich ’89 Executive Secretary Roger K.Towle ’68 Treasurer Ronald W. Brandon ’64 Annual Giving Chair John R.Werren, Esq. ’58 Alumni Trustee Arthur G. Mitchell ’64 Alumni Trustee Jane (McKnight ’63) Klingenberg Alumni Trustee Grove City College 100 Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127 (724) 458-2300 (888) GCC-GRAD www.gcc.edu alumni@gcc.edu

’96 alum has a sweet engineering job at Hershey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Colonel focuses on career in satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grad pens engineering publication for middle schoolers . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Two educators find niche in science and engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Various alumni making a difference in the military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Women forging ahead in the science field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Alumni find common bond at engineering companies . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Researcher sharing knowledge with Grove City students . . . . . . . . . 21 Young alumni scientists already on fast track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Alumni, Student and Trustee Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS

Design Amy Clingensmith ’96 SWP (www.swpagency.com)

Four Grove City engineers are making decisions daily at Honda R&D, designing the cars and trucks America loves to drive.

Contributing Editors Ryan Briggs ’01 Caroline Koopman ’01 Rebecca Miller ’04 Linda Reash Charlene (Griffin ’83) Shaw

On the Cover... Four Grove City grads put their hearts and souls in research and design at Honda. Clockwise from top left, Michael Pilgrim ’02, Nick Robinson ’94, James Robinson ’00 and Jon Polasky ’93. Read more on page 4.

FALL 2006

Past and Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alumni honored for achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Alumni news. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Sports Feature: Erik Arnesen ’06 drafted by MLB team . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fall Sports Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hall of Fame highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

A THOUSAND WORDS: Homecoming ’06 FACULTY

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Faculty Feature: Drs. David Jones and Durwood Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Faculty Q&A: Dr. Kevin Mackay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Faculty members teach course at home and afar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Faculty news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Dozen new faculty members join ranks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

CAMPUS NEWS

New staff finding place on campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Extreme Makeover: Willie Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 College heralded with accolades this fall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

CLASS NOTES IN MEMORY ALUMNI BABIES

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Did you know? Don’t forget to watch for the graphic throughout this issue of The GeDUNK and then visit www.gcc.edu/alumni for more info! WEB EXTRA

Six months after graduation, 100% of the ’05 mechanical and electrical engineering graduates were either enrolled in graduate programs or employed, according to statistics compiled by the Career Services Office.

The GeDUNK is a magazine published three times a year for alumni and friends of Grove City College and highlights campus news, student features and alumni achievements. Gedunk is a word that resonates with Grove City College alumni and friends. Named after the on-campus gathering place/snack bar for students since the early 1950s, the word Gedunk made its way into the Grove City College vernacular when World War II Navy veterans returned to campus, bringing with them the word that defined the place where snacks could be purchased aboard ships or the snack items themselves, everything from potato chips and candy to ice cream and sodas.The name stuck. For decades, the Grove City College Gedunk has been the place to come together to share news and ideas, and this magazine strives to do the same.

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Driven by Design

hen you’re winding around that bend on a beautiful fall day, crisp leaves sent flying in your path, the blue sky and golden sun combining to make you breathe a little deeper, how important is it that the sounds coming from your car stereo have recital hall quality? Michael Pilgrim ’02 doesn’t care if it’s Andrea Bocelli, James Blunt or the Black Eyed Peas; it’s very important. Michael is one of four Grove City College alumni working as an engineer at the Honda research and development facility in Raymond, Ohio, near Columbus, which turns out the Honda Element, Pilot, Civic Coupe, Acura MDX and TL and TRX350 Rancher ATV. Along with Jon Polasky ’93 and brothers James ’00 and Nick ’94 Robinson, Michael makes decisions every day that find their way into some of the most popular vehicles in America. He works with other engineers at Honda on the

Four Grove City engineers make R&D decisions daily at Honda, shaping the vehicles America loves to drive audio and electrical aspects of the vehicle. And they take quality seriously, so seriously, in fact, that Grammy Awardwinning producer Elliot Scheiner has come on board to help. Scheiner, who has worked with such artists as Faith Hill and the Eagles, is an engineer in his own right, lending his expertise to Honda and Panasonic to create the most pure, most expertly tuned sound that can come out of a car’s speakers. “We follow his suggestions,” Michael says,“in how things should sound based on his recording experience.” The result is surround-sound quality with unique DVD-like purity. All four engineers see their input take tangible shape in the vehicles on the market, in garages and on the highways today. One of the newest models introduced by Honda is the Ridgeline, the pickup

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that won the “Motor Trend” Truck of the Year honor for 2006, an especially exciting coup for those in the auto industry. Nick and James worked extensively on the 2007 Acura MDX, the new sport utility vehicle introduced in mid-October, and Michael worked on its audio aspects as well. Jon, who has been at Honda the longest of the four, was a project leader for the 2007 Acura TL. Just a few years ago, Michael was looking for a hands-on engineering job in the automotive industry. His alumni networking skills kicked in and he remembered that James was working at Honda R&D. He sent his resume and got the interview. After all, Honda was somewhat familiar with Grove City engineering grads. James had also used his networking skills, but this

time through family. Brother Nick started working at Honda two years after graduation, first getting experience as a process engineer in Cleveland, knowing all along that “this is what I wanted to do.” For James, Honda R&D was his first and third job after graduation. He left Honda for a two-year stint to work at an automotive testing company, but returned to the same department – engine research and testing – joining a different working group. Jon was the first alum in the door at Honda.After graduation in ’93, he didn’t have a job and the market was slow, but he answered an ad and was hired into a quality group, where he stayed for seven years.Today, Jon works in the group that focuses on the interaction between the driver and the vehicle, including noise, vibration and harshness.

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coverstory Nick was next to become a part of the Honda team, now working in chassis development and testing. He travels all over the world for testing and research and has been to Japan to use facilities there and to Europe for tuning tests and to visit tire plants. His areas of responsibility include suspension, handling and overall ride. James, in the research realm, tries to figure out with his team members what the next new Honda vehicle needs to be and works to implement their ideas directly into the design.They look at prototype builds to see if the design reflects the concept and are primarily responsible for engine performance. “It’s been much more rewarding and very empowering,” he says of the creative work environment. His feelings mirror the Honda philosophy to take work as far as it can go and allow employees to work freely. At the core of the Honda philosophy is “respect for the individual,” encouraging initiative, equality and trust. Jon adds that Honda puts a great deal of faith in the employee. In fact, the fundamentals of a new vehicle could come from an employee who’s been with the company for as little as five years.“You can control your destiny by initiative,” he says. Certainly one aspect that pushes initiative into practice is the hands-on approach at Honda. Instead of suits and ties, the engineers wear white jumpsuits to be able to wheel

FROM LEFT, MICHAEL PILGRIM ’02, JAMES ROBINSON ’00, NICK ROBINSON ’94 AND JON POLASKY ’93 TOOK THEIR GROVE CITY EDUCATIONS TO HONDA R&D.

themselves underneath a car just as easily as any mechanic. “Every one of us goes out and turns his own wrench,” Jon says.“Most meetings occur at the vehicle.” Adds Nick,“It’s a very hands-on organization, which is very important to me.” All four, along with other Honda employees, are charged with looking at the overall character of the vehicle, how it compares both with fellow Hondas and with other vehicles in the marketplace. Cars have personalities, just like people; some are sporty and strong, some relaxed and familyfriendly. And it’s up to the engineers to make that personality come alive. All four also believe in their product. For example, Michael drives an Accord, Jon has a 2006 Civic SI and a Honda Odyssey minivan,“to

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haul the kids,” James drives a ’95 Porsche 911 and Nick splits his driving time between two used Porsches and an Odyssey,“to haul the kids.” But it’s not a requirement of the job to drive a Honda. “If you look at the parking lot out there,” says Nick,“it’s a mix of cars, and it’s good. Other makers have things they are very good at.We can always look to other vehicles for inspiration.” And two of these engineers also didn’t follow the sometimes-common path of marrying Grovers.While Michael is married to Laura (Smouse ’04) and Nick married an alumna, Kristin (Jos ’94), Jon’s wife is Mindy and James just married his wife, Shana, on Sept. 2. Grove City also came into play for more than relationship-building. All four reflect on their senior design

projects in the engineering department at Grove City. The in-depth, team-centered projects taught the young engineers a chance to work with others, meet deadlines, manage time, be creative and initiate cutting-edge technologies. Hardly a day goes by when these skills aren’t drawn to the forefront. And much like the sigh of relief that came in the spring of their senior years, the engineers attest to the feeling of completion and a job well done after their blood, sweat and sometimes tears are poured into each vehicle. Says James,“There’s a lot of pride and a sense of accomplishment when you see something you worked on in the marketplace.” (Amy Clingensmith ’96 is the Grove City College director of communications and GeDUNK managing editor.)

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One Sweet Job Zewe ’96 gets into the mix as engineer at Hershey By Rebecca Miller ’04 eel free to give David Zewe ’96 an honest opinion on how the latest version of Hershey’s Kisses or Reese’s candies taste. He’ll listen. In his line of work, the public’s opinion is the bottom line. Zewe, senior operations engineer with The Hershey Company in Hershey, Pa., develops new product ideas, focusing mainly on expanding Hershey’s Kisses, the traditional Hershey’s brand and Reese’s. He also looks for ways to make existing manufacturing lines better. “It’s pretty interesting,” Zewe said. After five years in the auto industry, working on highly specialized car parts, he now sees a stronger connection between what he does and the consumers who purchase the products. The bulk of his work is product development. He and a team study each new idea to see if it will be successful if launched.They look at everything from how the candy would be created to the projected impact it would have on the company’s profits. In any given year, they look at between 30 and 35 distinct ideas. About 20 to 25 percent of those become new products. “Thank goodness there are a lot of ideas, or I wouldn’t have a job,” Zewe laughed. In two years in his position, Zewe has helped launch about 25 new candies. Some products are variations of an existing candy. Others are entirely new ideas. His favorite is Hershey’s “Kissables,” candy-coated miniature Kisses released in December 2005. In order to launch the new candy, everything including the

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DAVID ZEWE ’96 IS INVOLVED IN DELICIOUS DECISION MAKING AS A SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER AT THE HERSHEY COMPANY. / Contributed photo

manufacturing line to produce them had to be made from scratch. A native of Harrisburg, Pa., Zewe went to Detroit after college. But when he married his wife, Stacia, the couple moved back to Harrisburg to be close to their families. Because Hershey is one of the largest employers in the area, it seemed an ideal opportunity. He enjoys his work with Hershey – and the perks that come with working for a leading snack food company. “Everybody expects me to be able to get free chocolate,” he said. And Zewe and his colleagues often become the guinea pigs to test new products. “We do literally have candy all over the place,” he said. “Here at work, it’s a

free-for-all.” A graduate of the industrial management program at Grove City, Zewe said the diverse curriculum has helped him each time he has to analyze ideas and work up various business plans for each new product. Despite the time it took to transition from working in the auto industry, Zewe doesn’t regret the move. His reward comes each time a new, brightly colored package is added to the grocery store checkout line display. And much like the auto industry, his products are in high demand. “Most people like chocolate,” he said. “We’re not making green beans.” (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

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Faith Unclassified Col. Hite ’82 focuses on career in satellites and on being a single dad after death of alumna wife By Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren pending his whole childhood in Greensburg, Pa.,William Hite ’82 never dreamed he’d end up traveling the globe with the Air Force, building spy satellites. Grove City College had a hand in launching that career and charting the course of his life in other ways. He graduated with a chemical engineering degree he’s never really used. “I probably would’ve been working at an oil refinery” if not for the Air Force. But he “sort of stumbled into ROTC” at Grove City for the scholarship money and ended up making a career of the military. Now a colonel, he has worked in several cities around the U.S., and has spent four years in the Australian Outback. Satellites, he says, are comprised of a series of black boxes that fit together. In his first assignment in Los Angeles, Calif., he worked on one of those little black boxes. Now in Washington, D.C., he is the deputy director (second-incommand) of an office that builds entire satellites. In layman’s terms, his office finds out what the Air Force needs a particular satellite to do and is then responsible for issuing contracts to get it built, launched, orbiting and operating. He and the office director are responsible for about $8 billion worth of satellite equipment. Don’t ask him too much about his work, though. Most of what he does is classified. He is able to say his satellites monitor foreign communications, helping the country with national security and

“ ” BEING BLESSED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WIFE WHO IS ALSO YOUR VERY BEST FRIEND HAS DEFINITELY BEEN THE BIGGEST BLESSING IN MY LIFE. Col. William Hite ’82

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treaty monitoring. He credits the College with giving him a good technical understanding even though his degree didn’t specifically apply to satellite building. And he says Grove City helped him develop the “people skills” needed to move up the military chain of command. But he says there are more important ways his college years impacted his life. For one, he met his wife, Sandra (Jacobs ’82) on the first day of their freshman year. “Being blessed with a beautiful wife who is also your very best friend has definitely been the biggest blessing in my life, next to knowing Jesus.” Sadly, Sandy died of cancer last year. Hite is now raising their three children – Braden, 16, Christy, 15, and Preston, 11. Although he has many Air Force friends all over the world, he says he’s

received the most support from college friends. For instance, his wife and several of her Gamma Chi sorority sisters took annual “road trips” together every year since their junior year of college. These same women – Lee Ann (Cletta ’82) Nelson, Ellen (Chandler ’82) Brookhart, Juli (DeTorre ’81) Kramer, Betty Rae (Gray ’82) Smith, Susan (Beckett ’82) Childers, Elizabeth (Vrable ’82) Bell, Sandy (McClelland ’82) Hachmeister, Rachel Weller ’83, Stephanie (Stenzel ’83) Miller and Vicky (Geddis ’82) Shillington – visited Sandy when she was sick. Since her death, that group and three other close friends – Ellen (Bailey ’82) Bennett, Cheryl (Broadbelt ’82) Brewer and Phyllis (Farmer ’82) Thompson – have mailed Hite and his children a monthly care package. And more than anything, his faith has sustained him through this difficult year. That, too, developed in college. “My personal relationship with the Lord materialized at Grove City, and that’s the key to my life.” (Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh.)

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Tough Crowd Roger Grabman ’73 opens up world of engineering for middle school students through publication By Ann-Margaret Lambo f you have a question about engineering, Roger Grabman ’73 has a brochure for you. The senior mechanical design engineer with Stork Food Systems produced a full-color educational piece about the field of engineering. And although it’s geared toward middle school students, it’s a great primer for any one interested in learning more about engineering. The project took Grabman several months to design, write and produce, including printing.The idea for the brochure was born from Grabman’s involvement as a volunteer with Mathcounts.The Mathcounts program and organization is directly supported by the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers (GSPE), of which Grabman is a member of the Atlanta Metro Chapter. “After participating for a couple of years (with Mathcounts) it occurred to me that GSPE is a sponsor for Mathcounts, and the kids have a wonderful time (at the events) but what do they know about GSPE when it’s done?” Grabman asked. “At the same time, you hear a number of engineers lamenting that the public doesn’t understand what engineering is. So it occurred to me that if we gave a handout to the students that explained what engineering was, it would help to establish our name as an organization. The students might also find the information interesting.” In order to seize the students’ attention, Grabman, who has been a

Mathcounts program generates excitement about numbers game

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registered professional engineer since 1980, included a number of full-color photos in the brochure that reflect many different aspects of engineering. “The reason we selected the photos was to incorporate some features the students might not have expected in terms of engineering,” Grabman noted. “For example, not many kids would have thought about engineers being involved in the manufacturing of contact lenses or batteries.These are things that they use or have around them all the time.” Just as Grabman was careful about his choice of pictures, he was also mindful about his choice of words in the copy of the brochure. “It’s not overtly trying to steer students into engineering, because, frankly, they have to steer themselves,” Grabman said. “On the other hand, it

Mathcounts is a cooperative project of CNA Foundation, the National Society of Engineers,The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Phillips Petroleum Company,Texas Instruments Inc., 3M Foundation, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Its mission is to increase interest and involvement in mathematics among middle school students in order to assist in developing a technically literate population essential to U.S. global competitiveness and the quality of life. More than 1,000 Georgian middle school “mathletes” from 175 schools participated in 12 chapter competitions in 2006. Of those, 180 local winning mathletes went on to participate in the state competition at Zoo Atlanta. For more information on Mathcounts, check out the Web site at www.gspe.org/mathcounts.htm. does present to them the idea that these are things that are possible. And if you look closely in the brochure, only one place does it use the ‘c’ word – careers. You put the word careers in there too often and any 13-year-old is going to drop it like a hot potato.” (Ann-Margaret Lambo is a freelance writer living in New Castle, Pa.)

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Lifelong Learners Grads still students while sharing engineering knowledge by teaching By Meghan Price ’03 he evolving nature of their field requires engineers to be lifelong learners – and Barb (Waugaman ’84) Fox and Dr.Thomas Salem ’88 are committed to sharing that learning. Salem earned graduate degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and in 1994 married his wife, Karen.They have three children: Madelyn, 9, Eric, 7, and Benjamin, 4. After professorships at Penn State Mont Alto and Elizabethtown College, consulting and becoming a Professional Engineer, Salem is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Never in the military, Salem sees teaching as “the opportunity to serve by developing midshipmen.” The Naval Academy has nearly equal numbers of military and civilian professors. Salem’s students (midshipmen) are “scholar athletes” who have passed a rigorous admissions process.“We prepare the future leadership of the Navy and Marine Corps.”The students (about 1,200 per class) commit to military service as they enter junior year and are split into three divisions of majors: engineering, science/math and social sciences. Roughly 1,000 graduate after the fourth year as commissioned officers in the Navy or Marines and enter their “payback period” of service, usually five years. Current students have all entered since 9/11.“They know what they’re getting into, and they’re committed,” Salem says.“They’re real patriots. It’s encouraging.” Salem, specializing in power

ABOVE: BARB (WAUGAMAN ’84) FOX CREATED HER OWN TECHNICAL TRAINING COMPANY, MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTIONS, INC., AND NOW TEACHES COMPUTER TRAINING AT NORTH COBB CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN KENNESAW, GA. AT LEFT: DR. THOMAS SALEM ’88 IS AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT THE U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY IN ANNAPOLIS, MD. / Contributed photos

engineering, spends summers in the U.S. Army research lab,“looking at advanced components and materials … to meet the pressing needs of today’s soldiers.” The projects suit him.“I’m a bifurcated person. Half of me wants to work, and half wants to teach.”Teaching is “an ideal opportunity to impact lives. College students are really at a critical juncture.” Fox has taught everyone from Army Special Ops to her kids’ teenage classmates. After an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science, she held jobs with Hewlett-Packard and Data General.With the births of her children, Rachel and Stephen, Fox cut back on office time and 10 years ago created her own company, MultiMedia Productions, Inc. Based out of Fox’s home in Acworth, Ga., MultiMedia offers technical training in UNIX and LINUX networking, security and systems administration. She has given seminars at organizations including the U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin and BlueCross BlueShield. She began a

master’s degree in computer science specializing in information assurance. Then in December 2005, her children’s school asked if Fox would become their secondary computer teacher. “The travel was getting old so – after some serious prayer – I said yes.” Now Fox’s main pupils are high school students.The difference? “Adults are motivated.They understand the value of technical training. High school students see it as a grade.There are no discipline issues with adults!” Her courses cover web design, programming, graphic design and database design. She hopes to “launch some science and technology gurus” and maybe change a misconception:“People think geeks sit around all day with propellers on their heads. But we love the technology.You recognize a need; you immerse yourself in solving the problem or going after the information. I love figuring things out, creating the solution.” (Meghan Price ’03 earned her master’s degree at Emerson College and is now a freelance writer living in Massachusetts.)

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An Army of Alumni among those bringing engineering expertise to military By Kristin (Morgan ’04) Chapman he influential role of engineers in the military dates back to the earliest days of our nation when, on June 16, 1775, the Continental Congress organized an army with a chief engineer and two assistants. It was to become known in 1779 as the Army Corps of Engineers and was made up of engineers who were instrumental in some of the key battles of the Revolutionary War, including Bunker Hill, Saratoga and the final victory at Yorktown. Today, engineers continue to have an unprecedented impact on all branches of the U.S. military, using their expertise to develop cutting-edge technology, maintain essential infrastructures and improve safety for military personnel. Here,The GeDUNK highlights just a few of Grove City College’s alumni, both civilian and in active duty, serving the U.S. military as engineers.

joshua moore 04 Joshua Moore ’04 was fresh out of college with an electrical engineering degree when he landed a job at the U.S.Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate

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(NVESD) in Fort Belvoir,Va. NVESD conducts research and development to provide U.S. land forces with advanced sensor technologies to dominate the 21stcentury battlefield. Moore’s job entails providing technical oversight and direction in the development of infrared and millimeterwave imaging technologies and systems, which he then integrates onto Army helicopters and ground vehicles. He also designs and carries out tests for the systems,“which, when I’m lucky, involves flying around in a helicopter.”After that, he analyzes the test results. Moore said he has always liked learning about and using new technology, which is why engineering is the perfect outlet for those skills and interests.“Now I get to see, play with and take part in the development of state-of-the-art military technology,” he said.“To top it off, our efforts at NVESD directly affect the ability of our soldiers to execute their mission more safely and with a greater advantage over the enemy.” Moore said one of his most interesting assignments involved taking a more than 10-year-old “mothballed” system, which was initially designed for use on a helicopter, and modifying it to operate on a Humvee. In addition to having to test it in the desert against a variety of threats currently encountered by military forces, Moore said there were many other

challenges to getting the system up and running.The biggest issue was that it had been in storage for so long that there was little documentation about the system and it was difficult to find people who had worked on it in its younger days. In addition, it was a very large system to work with and parts of it were broken. “Integrating the system onto a ground vehicle instead of a helicopter presented its own set of challenges, but with a lot of hard work, great support from a few people at the lab and healthy doses of luck and duct tape, everything worked out,” he said.“The system performed reliably even in the searing heat and dust of the desert.”

robert williams 89 For the past five years, Robert Williams ’89 has worked as an environmental planning and compliance manager at the Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Washington, D.C., where he manages a group of engineers and scientists who are responsible for the implementation of the Navy’s environmental program in Maryland, the District of Columbia and

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many northern Virginia. Because Navy bases operate like small cities – generating hazardous waste, producing air emissions and conducting construction projects in environmentally sensitive areas – he works to make sure the Navy is in compliance with environmental regulations. In addition, he provides consulting services to Navy customers, scopes out environmental projects, estimates the cost of projects, carries out environmental compliances and much more.“Most days are spent talking with people and helping them through their environmental issues,” he said. Like many of his fellow engineering alums,Williams said regular problem solving is one of the most enjoyable aspects of his job. His problem-solving abilities were put to the test for a project where he had to experiment with methods of treating groundwater that was contaminated by mustard gas. Due to the contamination, he could not bring the groundwater samples back to the laboratory for analysis. Instead, he had to construct a laboratory in a trailer near the contaminated artillery range.“Looking back at the project I cannot decide which was more interesting,” he said,“the study or setting up the laboratory.” Williams said working as a civilian for the Navy is a very rewarding career. “The few military officers that lead the command rotate in every two years, (while) the civilians provide the longterm continuity and institutional knowledge,” he said.“I enjoy being employed in a profession that benefits the environment and that supports the mission of the military.”

robert hastie jr. 79 Dr. Robert Hastie Jr. ’79 retired from the Air Force in 1991, assuming a job at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir,Va., first as a support contractor and later as a civilian Department of the Defense employee. He has a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Virginia Tech. The former Grove City College ROTC graduate currently serves as the chief of the Hard Target Defeat Branch for DTRA, which works to reduce, eliminate and counter the threat of weapons of mass destruction to the United States and its allies. Hastie is involved with developing technology to help the military detect and eliminate “hard and deeply buried targets” – such as bunkers and tunnels – that are used to protect an enemy’s weapons of mass destruction. His work also includes conducting demonstrations for promising new technology and providing support to military personnel utilizing current technology. Hastie said he chose to pursue engineering because he is a farm boy at heart who likes to build things.“The most exciting part of the job,” he said,“is developing and delivering capabilities that help make it easier for our war fighters to do their job.”

randy inboden 79 Lt. Col. Randy Inboden ’79 has worked for seven years as the chief of the ALR-69 Engineering and Support Branch at Robins Air Force Base

in Georgia.The branch provides support to 10 foreign military customers who purchased the F-16 Fighter plane from the United States. Inboden’s work at the branch includes conducting modifications of electronic warfare equipment, which is used on the F-16s to detect enemy airborne and ground weapon systems.The equipment is essential to aircrew survival as many of the branch’s customers fly combat missions with the U.S. Air Force, he said. He is also engaged in researching ways to improve the electronic warfare equipment, discovering how new technology can be integrated into the current systems to provide aircrews with better situational awareness of combat areas. In the event of a military conflict, Inboden and his colleagues can provide 24-hour emergency reprogramming of the electronic warfare systems to meet the changing needs of the customer. Inboden also conducts extensive technical work at the branch, such as overseeing all of the information technology equipment within the squadron, developing and installing software, and managing the network and its security. This dynamic atmosphere and the challenges of using newly developed technology to improve existing equipment are two of the reasons Inboden said he chose engineering for a career.“Technologies in the engineering field are constantly changing,” he said, “providing for new opportunities to develop methods and procedures to help meet customers’ needs and requirements.”

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daniel gulotta 85 Daniel Gulotta ’85 serves as a program manager at the Missile Defense Agency in Washington, D.C. His position involves upgrading sensors – such as radar or infrared – and incorporating them into the Ballistic Missile Defense System, which was designed to protect the United States from incoming intercontinental ballistic missiles that were either launched accidentally or as an attack. Gulotta, who has worked for the Missile Defense Agency for three years, said while the agency is not directly responsible for the operations of the Ballistic Missile Defense System,“we ensure that the war fighter has the tools necessary to defend the United States in the event of a missile attack.” The events leading up to the recent missile tests by North Korea prompted the Missile Defense Agency to prepare its resources in the event a response was necessary, Gulotta said. As a result, his agency was involved with the deployment of a sophisticated radar system in Japan that is capable of detecting ballistic missiles early in flight. Currently Gulotta is engaged in upgrading the early warning radar at the remote Thule Air Base in Greenland so that it can be incorporated into the Ballistic Missile Defense System.The threat of a missile attack from the Middle East was the impetus behind the upgrade, which requires extensive work to replace data processors, signal processors and communications systems.

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Although engineering is typically a male-dominated field, the number of women taking an interest in the career has grown steadily during the past few decades. According to the National Science Foundation, while only 146 women were awarded bachelor’s degrees in engineering in 1966, by 2001 the number grew to nearly 12,000.Two alumnae are among the many leaving their marks in the engineering field.

SUSAN (MCCOY 77) FOWLER Susan (McCoy ’77) Fowler did not graduate from Grove City with plans to become an engineer. She actually majored in mathematics but later went back to school and graduated in 1999 from Troy State University with her engineering degree.“Some of us just figure out what we want to do when we grow up a bit later than others!” she said. Today Fowler is an electronics engineer for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). DISA is a Department of Defense (DOD) combat support agency that provides a system of communications networks, computers, software, databases, applications and other capabilities to meet the needs of the DOD. Fowler is stationed at DISA’s Europe headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, where she lives with her husband, Roger, who also works for DISA-Europe. She is a lead engineer for DISA-Europe’s communication backbone. Part of her job involves traveling with the DISA-

Europe Performance Evaluation Team assessing communication facilities in Europe in the areas of power, grounding, bonding, shielding and electromagnetic compatibility. Fowler is one of only six women engineers within her division, which is made up of about 60 engineers and technicians. Being in the minority does not seem to faze her, however. “I’ve always been used to this in the military environment,” she said.“It's just the nature of the business.” Fowler, who has lived in Europe for six years, says she has loved every minute of the experience. She has already begun filling up the pages of her second passport as her travels – for work and pleasure – have taken her around the world to places such as Spain, England, Egypt, Hungary, Scotland, Russia and Kuwait.

KATHY (CULLEN 85) HERC Kathy (Cullen ’85) Herc’s impetus to pursue engineering first began under the influence of her high school trigonometry teacher, but it was thanks to the encouragement of a few Grove City College professors – Ed and Sara Naegele and Jay Burckle – that she stuck out the highs and lows of pursuing such a challenging major. Today Herc works as a mechanical engineer for the Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHST) Center located at Naval Weapons Station

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Earle in Colts Neck, N.J.The center designs and tests containers and handling equipment for Navy weapons, such as missiles, bombs and torpedoes.The PHST Center also develops instructions for how to package the ammunition, how to safely handle it, and how to store it as it is transferred across the country and around the world. Herc, who has worked for the Navy since graduating from college and for the PHST Center since 1988, is involved with developing packaging for Cartridge Actuated Devices, or CADs, which are the explosives used for pilot ejection seats, emergency escape systems and aircrew survival equipment. “Engineering allows me to be creative in finding new and better ways to solve problems,” she said, “whether they be physical, logistical or managerial.” Herc said one of her most memorable assignments occurred shortly after she was hired by the PHST Center. She was given the responsibility of reviewing potential container manufacturers who were bidding on government contracts. The job involved traveling all over the country visiting the small garage shops, talking with the welders and machinists, understanding their questions and problems, and helping them deal with the “bureaucracy” that government work can often entail. “It was very rewarding to see the end product of what we designed to be successfully manufactured commercially and used in the fleet,” she said. “Of course, it is always rewarding and honoring to be able to assist the great men and women who serve in our military, by making their job of packaging and moving ordnance safe and efficient.” (Kristin (Morgan ’04) Chapman is a freelance writer living in New Castle, Pa.) (Sources: National Science Foundation, www.nsf.gov/statistics/pubseri.cfm?seri_id=1 0#2000; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, www.hq.usace.army.mil/history/brief.htm #1beg.)

By Ann-Margaret Lambo In the war on terror,Warren Champ is a small part of the big picture. It’s a role he relishes. Champ ’87, an employee of Lockheed Martin Information Technology in Clarksburg,W.Va., is the company’s program manager for the Department of Defense’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS). “My function in the company right now is to manage our contract to develop ABIS,” Champ explained.“My job primarily is to support the Department of Defense, which needs to identify people of interest through biometrics.” Bio what? If it sounds a little Star Trekky or from a galaxy far, far away, don’t be fooled.ABIS is cutting-edge technology that uses the most basic means of identifying a person. “Biometrics are unique personal identifiers such as fingerprints, DNA patterns, facial recognition or the iris,” Champ said.“This information could actually identify potential terrorists or bombers.” ABIS technology came out of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and is modeled after the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, or IAFIS.There are many things associated with his job that

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Champ cannot discuss because of its sensitive nature, but he does make one thing very clear – it is important and it is making a difference. “It’s necessary because you have no idea what danger lurks out there,” Champ said. “This system is a way to identify individuals the first time (the system) encounters them so if they run into them again, there is intelligence and historical data there that they can use.This is farreaching.” (Ann-Margaret Lambo is a freelance writer living in New Castle, Pa.)

Alumnae picked as foreign service officers Anna Chambers ’04 and Ryia Miller ’02 have earned positions with the U.S. Foreign Service, part of the U.S. Department of State. Chambers began training in January and has signed up to be a public diplomacy officer. Her first tour will be as a consular officer in Islamabad, Pakistan. Previously, she spent a year as assistant managing editor at “The National Interest,” a foreign affairs quarterly in

Washington. Miller has started training to be a consular officer and expects to begin an overseas assignment by next summer. Previously, she spent three years designing patient care-related business programs for independent pharmacies. She will be completing a master’s in public health from Johns Hopkins University during her time in the Foreign Service.

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Breaking Through Over 25 years, female scientists forge ahead By Meghan Price ’03 here are always more things being discovered,” says Lauren Manderfield ’02 of her career field. “There’s always room for you.” Manderfield, Dr. Karen Martin ’77, Sue (Salem ’89) Calhoun, and Dr.Theresa Grana ’98 represent 25 years of Grove City women who have made room for themselves in scientific careers. Manderfield will complete her doctorate in pharmacology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville,Tenn., in 2007. She chose the school for its “amazing resources and breadth of research,” and pharmacology because biomedical research has “a huge patient impact.” Manderfield’s research focuses on cardiac ion channels. Ionic currents including the potassium current I(Ks) govern the contraction and relaxation of the heart.A family of five proteins known as the KCNE proteins are involved in regulating I(Ks).When KCNE1 associates with the protein KCNQ1, the I(Ks) current is generated.The KCNE proteins are found to varying degrees in normal and diseased, fetal and adult, atrium and ventricle cells. Manderfield’s dissertation will discuss the molecular interaction of KCNE4. She is debating seeking a postdoctoral position or an industry job at a pharmaceutical company.“Postdocs are tough,” she says. Grana, a postdoctoral fellow in the University of Wisconsin’s Hardin Lab, can attest to that, with 9- to 10-hour weekdays and 6- to 8-hour weekends at the lab.“The goal of my research is to find ways to stop cancer cells from invading normal tissues,” she says. Grana studies the embryonic development of

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the worm C. elegans, which produces many of the same adhesion proteins found in humans, and observes how the

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from page 14 I LOVE MY structures often disrupted in invasive JOB, MOST cancers. Grana hopes to better understand DAYS. I STILL the function of normal adherens ENCOUNTER THAT junctions in humans and how defective junctions contribute to cancer. PERSISTENT SEXISM Science has been her passion since ON OCCASION. WOMEN childhood.“I didn’t go to grad school just VETERINARIANS STILL MAKE to get somewhere else. I really enjoyed LESS MONEY THAN MALES. it.” Her 2003 doctorate in genetics and Dr. Karen Martin ’77 molecular biology is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Grana’s postdoctoral position, funded Manderfield’s labs have a strong female by the American Cancer Society, moves presence, but both note the same her toward professorship. She hopes to phenomenon.“Eventually, women seem teach “somewhere like Grove City” in to drop out, and men keep going,” Grana cell or developmental biology, ideally explains. Manderfield agrees.“You feel it instructing cancer biology. more the further you go.The family issue In Grana’s experience, younger men comes into play.” have more confidence in their female Grana has seen friends leave to start colleagues than older men. Grana and families, and that those who juggle full-

time research with children “definitely make sacrifices with family time.” She thinks that to remain in science, women must not feel pressured to “do careers in a certain order.” Calhoun, an electrical engineer, had been in industry for about five years when her first son was born in 1994. She worked at South Carolina’s Savannah River Site, moved to Michigan after marrying her husband John ’90 at Harbison Chapel and continued her career at Ford and then Dow-Corning. After the baby, she returned to work briefly but “couldn’t resolve leaving Joshua in day care.” She quit her job, though both male and female coworkers discouraged her. Several years and two more sons later, Calhoun thought she

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Women break through in science field from page 15 would “never get back into engineering.” When her youngest began preschool, she “needed more mental challenge.” Calhoun called a friend at nearby Calvin College and offered to help repair technical equipment. She was offered not technician’s work, but the opportunity to teach a lab.“It was a divine intervention moment,” Calhoun says.“I hadn’t worked for nine years. I’d never taught.” She taught two semesters but needed graduate work to advance and decided this “was not the right time.” Calhoun negotiated a part-time position at Smiths Aerospace in January 2006. Smiths produces aviation electronics technology. She was questioned on her employment gap – was she up-to-date? Calhoun responded that in 2004 she took the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, the first step toward a Professional Engineer license. Calhoun’s sons – Joshua, Samuel, and David – are now 12, 10 and 8.“It’s been good for them to see me go back to work,” to see their mom “as a woman who can do other things.” Calhoun realizes she’s an exception. In her department, four or five out of 30 are female, and only one other has a child. In veterinary medicine, Martin has seen the tables turn.The farm girl from Kennerdell, Pa., dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but her undergraduate adviser told her that “a 3.7 was not good enough for a girl to go to veterinary school.” “Those were the days when women had to super-excel to get into medical professions,” she recalls. Disappointed, she graduated a history major in 1977 – “exactly when women began to enter the veterinary profession.” Martin went abroad as a volunteer archaeologist and returned “hooked” on excavating human

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remains. Her enthusiasm for skeletal anatomy led to graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh, where colleagues tried to recruit her for medical school. Martin wondered,“Why not veterinary school?” Accepted to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1985, she finished her VMD in 1990 on a scholarship that required one year in the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) in Harrisburg. “I began to think differently about veterinary medicine and realize that it

was related to public health – not just for pet animals.” She became the PDA veterinarian for the Altoona-State College region in 1993.With Mad Cow Disease,West Nile Virus and Chronic Wasting Disease in deer, Martin’s work was “always in the news.” Following Sept. 11, Martin trained to respond to terrorist introduction of disease to the food supply. “Prior to that, we had no contact with emergency response teams. Now we meet once a month to run simulated

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focusonscience&engineering from page 16 scenarios.” Today Martin is a veterinary medical field officer in the Meadville office. She visits farms for educational purposes or to evaluate animals, focusing on disease prevention and handling reports of disease. In 2005, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association recognized Martin for helping create County Animal Response Teams in northwestern Pennsylvania. She sees her gender as an advantage; farmers “have a less territorial reaction” to a woman. Since 1993, Martin’s department of seven has changed from one woman to five. Now veterinary programs are recruiting men, and Martin has accomplished what she thought was off-limits.“I love my job, most days. I still encounter that persistent sexism on occasion.Women veterinarians still make less money than males.” Her office goes out of its way to work with women who become pregnant, because “it’s natural to have babies.” Even as respect and opportunities improve, “people should still be proactive and think about women in science,” says Grana.“The numbers won’t increase until the inconvenience of combining it with motherhood is taken away.” (Meghan Price earned her master’s degree from Emerson College and is a freelance writer living in Massachusetts.)

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Ties That Bind Four friends from ’03 graduate together, work together By Rachel (Leonard ’03) Califf or four friends, graduation did not hail a parting of ways. Instead, Scott Seifert, Mark McCoy, Mark Scheufler and Matt Sanders, members of the 2003 graduating class of 25 electrical engineers, were all hired to work for the same company. Each of the Grove City College graduates was hired by Trios Associates, a smaller company that was later bought out by Science Applications International Corporation. SAIC is the “largest company you’ve never heard of,” Seifert said,“with over 40,000 employees all over the world.” Based primarily out of the Washington, D.C., and San Diego areas, it is a government contracting company that works primarily with the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Defense. The newly employed graduates, plus friend Matt Waddell ’03, who held an accounting position in the area, rented an apartment together for the next year, sharing meals and rotating cooking duties. “Living by myself would have been a struggle at best, at least living in an area where I wouldn’t get shot at anyway,” Sanders said.“And it was helpful, spiritually, to be with guys I’ve known for a long time and to work together.” The four graduates currently work as systems engineers, each with a unique role within the company. McCoy has a project management role building air traffic control towers, currently in Phoenix, Ariz. Scheufler analyzes data for airport surface surveillance systems to help prevent runway incursions and

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provide air traffic controllers with better situational awareness. Sanders’ most recent project with the FAA has been the acquisition of a new radar system called ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance – broadcast), meaning that aircraft continually broadcast their position and related information to air traffic control and other aircraft. His project is scheduled to be deployed nationwide within 10 years. Seifert’s work involves installing vehicle tracking equipment, upgrading air traffic control systems and analyzing communication coverage in the Gulf of Mexico. He recently programmed a simulation for a new computerized touch

screen system to be implemented in air traffic control towers. Working with Grove City graduates and friends “makes for a nice culture,” Scheufler said. “We don’t work on the same projects, but we’ll all go out to lunch, talk about or plan a road trip.We hang out quite a bit and it’s nice to reminisce about college days,” McCoy said. Now, three years later, the friends are drifting in separate directions. Scheufler and Seifert have married – Susan (Vassallo ’03) Scheufler and Annie (Dietz ’03) Seifert. McCoy is starting his own business, Kramco, which has grown out

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Alums making good impression at sister engineering companies By Rachel (Leonard ’03) Califf veryone knows who the Grove City College grads are, but I don’t think I could tell you where most of the other employees graduated from,” said electrical engineering graduate Bill Tobin ’05 of the several alumni that work for TxRx and Bird Electronics BILL TOBIN ’05 Corporation.“Our reputation is pretty strong.” Bird Electronics is the sister company of TxRx. Both companies are wellestablished manufacturers in the radio frequency (RF) field.While TxRx designs and manufactures various transmission equipment such as antennas and amplifiers, Bird Electronics focuses on test and measurement equipment used in all areas of RF technology. Bird Electronics has offices in New York, Ohio, China, Europe, London, Singapore and Brazil and customers in seven different markets including government, military, land mobile radio, emergency response, broadcasting, television and radio and cellular phone. Tobin is an application engineer with Bird Electronics based in Cleveland, focusing on broadcasting. He provides technical support, assists customers in choosing which product is right for them and develops new products. Tim O’Brien ’02 also works for Bird Electronics in Cleveland as an embedded systems engineer designing software and digital circuits.“I most like the opportunity to work independently, to be given a set of specifications and come up with a solution for it.”

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Minfei Leng ’95 works for TxRx in Buffalo.After Grove City, Leng earned his MSEE from the University of Massachusetts in ’98 and his MBA from Canisius College in TIM O’BRIEN ’02 Buffalo. He joined TxRx in 2003.A product manager in the marketing department, Leng is responsible for overseeing the entire product line under the TxRx brand name. “I talk to the customer to figure out what they want in a new product and help the engineers to define the specification,” Leng said.“Once the product is finished, I’m responsible for launching it and introducing the product

to the customer.” For engineers,“there is a kind of a beauty in calculating numbers, getting things done and making sure a product works.The tangible joy in my work is ‘I got this deal going. I introduced this product. I achieved this and that for the company,’” Leng said. Tobin finds that there are other benefits to working for Bird Electronics.“In one year of working with the company, I’ve already been to Sao Paulo in Brazil, Las Vegas and South Carolina, not to mention nearby areas like Dayton and Toledo.And I will most likely be traveling to China, Europe and India in the next year,”Tobin said. O’Brien enjoys the challenges, which began when he first interned for TxRx

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from page 19 from page 18 during the two summers before his graduation. of his talent for handyman and renovation projects. “Most internships, they’ll give you some meaningless Sanders is leaving the company to join Aurora Sciences, job to do like filing or entering data. But my boss just said his former boss and mentor’s burgeoning new company, ‘Go look at this design. It’s having this problem. where he will continue to work as a systems Figure it out.’ Those were tough days. But I engineer. PROFESSORS think it helped me a lot. Now, I think if I were Still, on weekend road trips, the group of MAY HAVE ever given an intern, I’d treat him the same way.” friends and their wives will travel – to Lake BEEN REALLY Tobin, O’Brien and Leng all agree that the Placid, Assateague Island, the Great Smokey DIFFICULT, engineering program at Grove City College Mountains and the Pacific Northwest so far – BUT YOU HAD prepared them well for the challenges of the courtesy of McCoy’s old school bus. BETTER BELIEVE career world. The four agree that while Grove City “The transition from college to work was very I APPRECIATE IT prepared them well technically, there were far minor.There was almost no learning curve,” greater benefits to their education. NOW BECAUSE Tobin said. “I wouldn’t say I’ve used much of the THE PRESSURE “We all complain how hard it is to have all the electrical engineering aspect of my degree, but IS ON. homework and extracurricular activities in I have used all the other skills that I’ve learned Tim O’Brien ’02 college, but the reality is, college life is a piece of – writing, presentation and general work ethic cake compared to the real world,” Leng noted.Added … all those other things that you learn at college when O’Brien,“Professors may have been really difficult, but you’re not looking,” Seifert said. you had better believe I appreciate it now because the Like the value of keeping and maintaining important pressure is on.” friendships. (Rachel (Leonard ’03) Califf is a freelance writer living in (Rachel (Leonard ’03) Califf is a freelance writer living in Fairborn, Ohio.) Fairborn, Ohio.)

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Engineers come together at Caterpillar in Texas Located more than 1,300 miles from campus, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America may seem like an unlikely place to find a taste of Grove City, but the Houston,Texas, company has become the home base for alumni. After interning at the company, Stephen Dorchak ’06 joined MCFA after graduation this past May as a design engineer. His supervisor during one of the internships was Ben Moyer ’01, who is currently a product manager for the internal combustion line. Moyer met his wife,

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Diane Schaeffer ’01, while at Grove City. Diane is currently taking a break from teaching as they prepare for the arrival of their first child. Also, Michael Manahan ’08, a junior mechanical engineering and Spanish major from State College, Pa., interned with MCFA this past summer. He worked with the Design Engineering department. – Rebecca Miller ’04

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By Barbara Scheffler ’06 on’t tell Collin Moore ’93 that scientists lead boring lives.This polymer researcher is also a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a choir director, a dad and a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. And from the laboratory to the choir loft, Moore brings zest and energy to every area of his life. Moore, who currently lives in smalltown Burlington,Wisc., with his wife Kristen and children Alec, 7, Abigail, 4, and Emma, 2, is a senior research scientist for BASF chemical company. His job involves developing environmentallyfriendly resins for printing and packaging products. Moore grew up in Grove City and met Kristen while procrastinating studying in Buhl Library. On campus, Moore participated in science honoraries, was a member of the Beta Sigma fraternity, played racquetball and enjoyed voice lessons with Diana Walters. After graduating with a degree in chemistry, Moore earned his Ph.D. in polymer science at Akron University under the tutelage of Dr.William Brittain. Moore focused on work with nonlinear optics – materials that interact with light in unusual ways such as holograms and compact disks. After moving to Wisconsin to work as a research scientist for Johnson Polymer, Moore developed various resins and polymers for paints and other solvents used in printing and packaging

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applications. His current employer, BASF, bought Johnson Polymer earlier this year. Combing leadership experience and his science background, Moore has enjoyed both research work and customer-facing technological service roles. “In the course of making products,” he says,“it’s my personal experience that good science and good business are not mutually exclusive.” Moore hopes to impart some of that business savvy and scientific knowledge to the next generation of Grove City science graduates. Citing the importance of the research project he completed during his senior year, Moore wants to help integrate more undergraduate research into the curriculum. This fall, he worked with with Dr. Michael Falcetta’s analytical and statistics classes, designing several lectures and a lab project to help students better understand the process of scientific experimental design. “The chance to practice lab skills and critical thinking is really awesome for undergrads,” Moore says. As for those unique hobbies outside of work, Moore directs the choir at his Orthodox Catholic church in which the

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entire service is liturgical and sung a cappella. For Moore, directing the choir is a way to share his gifts as well as his Slovak heritage. He also earned his black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys cheering the Steelers to victory with his treasured brood of blonde-headed children. Moore explained that family is truly the joy of his life.“Children are wondrous in their diversity. Seeing the carefree joy in my daughter’s face is worth all the money in the world.” Whether it’s singing a liturgy, developing polymers or simply being ‘dad,’ it is clear this scientist keeps things interesting. (Barbara Scheffler ’06 is the Grove City College development associate.)

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On the Fast Track Young alums already making mark in field High-powered roommates on target earning high-powered degrees

His four years at Grove City, though, were no picnic. Despite wanting to get out of his hometown of Spokane,Wash., he was homesick during his freshman year. And by his accounts, he had to claw and scrape to get his electrical engineering degree. He then became a software engineer for Itronix, a Spokane company where he interned during college. But this past April, he found a new job that more closely suits his training and interests. “I’m fascinated by electrical design – it’s definitely my passion,” he says, noting he loves his new job with Matrical, also

By Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren hey were high-powered roommates:Tim Blosser ’02 and Omar Torrens ’02, who roomed together during their sophomore year at Grove City College and were comembers of the Zeta Xi Omega housing group, are now doctoral students in science fields at Ivy League universities. Blosser is studying biochemistry at Harvard, and Torrens is in physics at the University of Pennsylvania. Both are working in academic science that doesn’t translate very readily into laymen’s terms, but they attempted explanations. Blosser is studying “ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling.” He explains chromatin as “packaged DNA” – chromatin provides structural support, like scaffolding, for the genetic material (DNA) wrapped around it, but it can also limit a gene’s level of accessibility to certain proteins. For instance, Blosser notes that this inaccessibility allows liver cells and skin cells, which have the same genome, to do very different tasks. Specifically, Blosser is studying chromatin remodeling, an enzymatic process that influences not only genetic expression – like those liver and skin cells – but also DNA damage repair and replication. He works on the level of the tiny, unseen molecular world, using optical imaging techniques to monitor what single molecules are doing during this enzymatic process.The eventual goal

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JOE FARLEY ’04 IS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MAKING ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT FOR PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH. / Contributed photo

Farley ’04 on cutting edge of robotics By Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren s a high-school student, Joe Farley ’04 knew what he wanted: a solid Christian college with an engineering program. Those aren’t easy to find. He had a preconceived image of Grove City College as a snobby East Coast school. But at a campus visit, he decided the College wasn’t snobby, and after living here for four years, he realized it wasn’t truly “East Coast” either. “I fell in love with the campus” on that first visit, he says.“It was pretty – it was springtime – and I loved the students.They were really kind to me. I realized it was exactly what I was looking for.”

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focusonscience&engineering from page 22 of his work, he says, is to create a sort of “molecular movie” – a real-time picture of how enzymes affect chromatin – which will help scientists increase their understanding of how genes work. Now starting his fifth year, he has completed his courses, taught and passed oral and written qualifying exams. He’s now free to concentrate his time in the lab. He and a coworker had an article published in the March 2005 issue of “Physical Review Letters.” Torrens, also starting his fifth year, is also working on the molecular level, studying carbon nanotubes, which he and thermal properties; calls “recently-discovered Torrens, who loved optics even molecular materials of the while at Grove City, has future.” chosen to concentrate on their He explains that different optical and magnetic arrangements of carbon atoms properties. yield vastly different materials. He appreciates an experience For instance, one arrangement he had at Grove City. He and of pure carbon atoms produces other students helped Dr. diamonds, while a different Shane Brower, now chairman arrangement produces of the physics department, set graphite, the stuff inside a up a new optics lab. pencil. Blosser and Torrens have Carbon nanotubes, he says, stayed in touch since are a cylindrical arrangement graduating from Grove City, of carbon atoms, and they’re and Blosser was a groomsman very strong. when Torrens married Rachel “You’ve heard it said that Kauffman ’02, now a student spider silk, for its weight, is far in Thomas Jefferson Universtronger than steel? Well, sity’s nurse practitioner carbon nanotubes are way program. stronger than spider silk.” But Blosser and Torrens both This particular arrangement found that life changed in the of carbon atoms was move from undergraduate to discovered only about 15 years graduate school.Torrens, who ago, so every year more majored in physics and math at scientists are jumping on the Grove City, says,“When you nanotube bandwagon. Other get into the lab and do people are studying things like research, it’s very different from carbon nanotubes’ electrical See DEGREES, page 24

FORMER ROOMMATES TIM BLOSSER ’04 AND OMAR TORRENS ’04 ARE BOTH IN DOCTORAL PROGRAMS AT IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS. BLOSSER, ABOVE, IS STUDYING BIOCHEMISTRY AT HARVARD, AND TORRENS, BELOW, IS IN PHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. / Contributed photos

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Walker ’02 part of nuclear power team By Barbara Scheffler ’06 o most of us, nuclear reactors are the stuff of summer blockbusters and science fiction novels.To Nathan Walker ’02, however, dealing with these energy-producing mammoths is all in a day’s work. Walker is an engineer for First Energy, the company that runs two nuclear power plants in Beaver County, Pa. His job in the design and engineering department involves performing calculations to determine how much force certain valves in the plant need in order to open and close. Opening and closing valves may not seem important to the casual onlooker, but without the expertise of Walker’s team, the plants will not work properly.

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Describing his job,Walker said,“It’s not really glamorous, but it’s fulfilling.” Walker describes the most exciting part of his job as the time – every 18 months – when each unit is shut down in order to replace the fuel in the reactor.Walker is part of the team that actually sets up the valve and runs tests to make sure everything works correctly. As for his Grove City days,Walker says

Farley ’04 on cutting edge of robotics from page 22 in Spokane. Matrical makes robotics and automation equipment for pharmaceutical research.The main product is a huge freezer used by drug companies. Matrical buys the freezer parts, assembles the freezer and designs its robotics.The resulting product is a freezer that no person needs to enter. A lab tech punches his order into a computer outside the freezer door, and the robot inside delivers the order out. Farley is technically one of only two electrical engineers in the 25-person company, but in reality he gets to do a bit of everything – mechanical engineering on the freezer, software engineering on the computer, wiring design for the freezers and more. His company also makes some smaller products, including a machine that replicates DNA samples. “We’re doing a lot of cutting-edge stuff,” he says, noting the company is

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fast-paced and he works long hours, but he loves it so much he doesn’t mind. In fact, he says the College taught him how to work hard. “I learned how to persevere” during those years when he made a conscious decision not to drop out due to academic difficulty. He also had help. He appreciated many of the engineering professors, in particular Dr.Timothy Mohr, who invited him to his house during that difficult freshman year and prayed with him during hard times. He’s the first person in his family to attend a school other than Washington State University. He hears his parents and siblings say they wouldn’t give a penny to their alma mater because it has become so liberal, but he says he’s excited about the prospect of giving back to Grove City in the future. “I’m glad I broke the mold,” he says. (Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren is a freelance writer. living in Pittsburgh.)

that being a mechanical engineering major didn’t leave him a whole lot of free time, although he did enjoy playing football and many other intramural sports. Walker appreciates the toughness of the engineering program at the College, saying,“Grove City prepared me well. I wasn’t one of the top students in the class, but the professors pushed pretty hard. They prepare you to be able to say ‘even if I don’t remember all the exact equations, I can figure it out and make it work.’” Today Walker lives with his sister – also an engineer – in Beaver Falls, and enjoys being involved in church activities and playing golf, softball and football. (Barbara Scheffler ’06 is the Grove City College development associate.)

Former roommates on target for degrees from page 23 going to classes, taking notes, doing homework and taking exams.” Yet both say Grove City College gave them solid preparation for their present work.They note their undergraduate courses gave them a good grasp of the fundamentals of science and math.And Torrens appreciated how Grove City professors encouraged students to seek out summer research opportunities. He did physics research at various universities during three undergraduate summers, and those experiences ultimately led him to go to graduate school. “I’ve found both Harvard and Grove City to be exciting and stimulating places to learn,” Blosser says, noting that while Harvard’s resources are unmatched,“it’s the interaction with supportive and challenging faculty and fellow students that I appreciate about both.” (Rebecca (Beinlich ’95) Sodergren is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh.)

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Name: Leah Acker Major at GCC: Electrical engineering/poli-sci Grad Year: 2007 Further Education Planned: Doctorate in electrical engineering Jobs/Internships During College: On campus: computer services and support, PR, development, financial aid and athletics; off campus, photographer and correspondent for “Allied News” in Grove City, research internship at Carnegie Mellon University, researcher at Duke University Community Service: Newman Club repairing a Christian camp in Allegheny National Forest, tutoring and activities with my church. Awards and Honors: ODK, Mortar Board, Erie Engineering Society Scholarship, Goldwater Nomination, National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Fellowship at Duke, College record in speech and debate, Dean’s List with Highest Distinction Hobbies: Journalism, writing, photography, racquetball, piano, reading Last Movie You Saw at the Guthrie: “Snakes on a Plane” Activities/Sports on Campus: Former “Collegian” editor, IEEE former president; Ham Radio Club current president (call sign KB3NMO); Newman Club, SWE, IM volleyball, racquetball and soccer Family Members: Dad Peter, mom Patricia (Trinch ’75), brother Andrew ’10 The Best Thing About GCC is: How professors here love to teach. They’re dedicated to their students. If I Were a GCC Trustee, I Would: Look at student and faculty recruiting to see how we could encourage more tolerance and diversity. Favorite Grove City Class or Professor: Data structures with Dr. William Birmingham Why? Dr. Birmingham called on each of us several times per class to make sure everyone understood. Sometimes, he’d offer a pizza for correctly answering an impossible question and brag how no one had won. We assumed we’d never win either, so we gave smart aleck answers, until we made a lucky guess. We had a pizza party on the last day. Favorite GCC Story/Moment: European Kaleidoscope tour with Dr. Beverly Carter and Betsy (Boak ’77) Craig. The best part was when our group stood in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and tilted to the “Left.” On Campus, I Am Most Likely to Be Found: Hiding out in Hoyt When I Get Off Campus, I Head For: My hometown of Mercer What GCC is Doing for Me/How I Am Impacted: When I worked at CMU and Duke, my mentors were impressed with the technical background I got from GCC. Also, GCC has helped me to hone my interests and to see how I can combine my talents best.

Name: Mark W. Lazzari Major at GCC: Biology Grad Year: 1997 Further Education: M.S., Earth science, California University of Pennsylvania; M.S., geography/ regional planning, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Occupation: Watershed/land use planner, Paul C. Rizzo Associates, Inc. First Job You Had After Graduation: Intern, Pa. Department of Environmental Protection Community Service: Greater Johnstown Watershed Association, Greater Johnstown Landlord Association, Johnstown Area Heritage Association, J.O.I.N., Economic Restructuring Committee for the Discover Downtown Task Force Publications: “GIS Identifies Pollution Sources, Also Aids Watershed Remediation,” ArcUser’s Magazine, August 2005; “To Leave Or Not To Leave, That Is The Question,” Johnstown Magazine, July 2006 Hobbies: My wife and I own an apartment building and commercial property in Johnstown so my hobbies are property improvements and maintenance. Last Good Book You Read: “The Johnstown Flood” by David McCullough Favorite Vacation Spot: I love where I am. Activities/Sports on Campus: Delta Rho Sigma, WGCC radio station, IM sports, Outing Club Family Members: Wife Lauren Burkert Lazzari The Best Thing About GCC is: I was surrounded by good, honest and compassionate friends and professors and this experience provided me with the understanding for how to lead a productive, quality and Christian way of life. Most Memorable Grove City Class(es): Social psychology and behavioral biology Why? It was in these classes where I turned the corner – I shifted from purely studying and textbook learning about concepts and ideas to understanding and applying these concepts. It was in these classes where I first took the root ideas and processes I had studied and related them to the world around me. Things made sense. Favorite GCC Story/Moment: When my friends and I would get together and rehash our favorite stories from the day. On Campus, I Was Most Likely to Be Found: In the library or on the basketball courts Last Time I Was On Campus: This summer What GCC Did for Me/How I Was Impacted: The experience taught me to expect great things from myself and that you can rely on the goodness of others. Most importantly, that responsibility, dedicated efforts and just plain hard work will be needed to reach a goal, so enjoy the journey.

Name: Ronald H. Miller Major at GCC: Political science Grad Year: 1975 Occupation: Vice president, DMJM H&N, a company that provides services to healthcare and university clients for the planning, design and construction of facilities First Job after College Graduation: Accountant/estimator for P.W. Campbell Contracting Co., Pittsburgh Role on Board: Facilities and Grounds, Library and Technology committees Member Since: 2004 Volunteer Work: Fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America Hobbies: Snow/water skiing, fishing, boating Last Book You Read: Last book, “Master and Commander,” presently reading “Post Captain” both by Patrick O’Brian Favorite Vacation Spot: A small cabin on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York Family Members: Wife Kathy, son Matthew and daughter Kelly Pets: A large 13-year-old Airedale named Dusty (we live on a dirt road) Most Memorable Grove City Class or Professor: Dr. Hans Sennholz Why? He gave a rather realistic (some say blunt) view of the world we would encounter outside of Grove City. A few of us needed the reality check. Activities/Sports on Campus: Intrafraternity handball, racquetball and swimming. Many of the Kappa Alpha Phis at that time were on the varsity swim team and couldn’t swim on the IF team, so I was elected (more like drafted). Favorite GCC Story/Moment: My sister was a senior majoring in Spanish while I was a freshman, and she agreed to help me through a third-year Spanish literature class to get the requirement behind me. One night I was climbing into bed and realized I had forgotten to read a chapter for a quiz the next day and there was no way I would understand it in a few short hours without my “tutor.” I can still see the look on her face as she glared out the window of her MAP dorm room at 1 a.m. after hearing the noise I was making outside to wake her up. She got permission to sit on the steps just outside the dorm and help me through the chapter. She made that story a family legend and I’ve never lived it down. On Campus, I Was Most Likely to Be Found: In the Gedunk or the handball courts What GCC Did for Me/How I Was Impacted: GCC gave me a great base education on which to build a career and four years to get my personal act together. It also gave me a lot of great memories with a lot of good people. – DUNK theG e

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alumnievents PAST EVENTS JUNE 16 Chicago Area Alumni Event Reception and Private Tour of Tribune Tower Chicago, Ill. JUNE 22 Fifth Annual Alumni Golf Outing Grove City Country Club Grove City, Pa. JULY 8 Colorado Area Alumni Event Whitewater Rafting Trip on Arkansas River Buena Vista, Colo. JULY 15 Central Pennsylvania Alumni Picnic Reservoir Park Tyrone, Pa. JULY 16 Harrisburg Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Barbara (Montgomery ’60) Arnold Harrisburg, Pa. JULY 20 Grove City Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Grove City Memorial Park Grove City, Pa. JULY 30 Columbus Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Dave ’78, Patti ’78, Meghan ’06 and Katie ’10 Tomashewski Worthington, Ohio AUGUST 5 Philadelphia Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Dick ’70 and Diane (Thomas ’70) Gies Kennett Square, Pa. AUGUST 5 Buffalo Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Drs. Rich and Elaine and Kristyn ’10 Gergelis East Amherst, N.Y.

FAIRFAX STATION, VA. THE ALUMNI AND FRESHMEN PICNIC IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA BROUGHT OUT ONE OF THE LARGEST GROUPS OF PAST AND FUTURE GROVERS AT THE HOME OF PAUL ’80 AND BRENDA (MILLICAN ’80) MCNULTY ON AUG. 12.

AUGUST 12 Lake Chautauqua Alumni Picnic Home of Dr. Charles and Ruth Ann (Fleming ’60) McChesney Lakewood, N.Y. AUGUST 13 Southeast Virginia Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Lori (Eichenmiller ’82) Wang Norfolk, Va. AUGUST 20 Pittsburgh Area Freshmen Women Ice Cream Social Home of Louise (Slavcoff ’56) Baird Pittsburgh, Pa. AUGUST 20 Richmond Area Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Paul ’85 and Becky (Whyte ’85) Walshak Midlothian, Va. AUGUST 26 Pittsburgh Alumni Event/Freshmen Send-Off, Pirates Game and Skyblast at PNC Park Pittsburgh, Pa.

AUGUST 12 Akron/Canton Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Portage Lakes State Park Akron, Ohio

SEPTEMBER 13 Cultural Series Reception and Performance by Chestnut Brass Pew Fine Arts Center Grove City College

AUGUST 12 Northern Virginia Freshmen Send-Off Picnic Home of Paul ’80, Brenda (Millican ’80) and Katy ’07 McNulty Fairfax Station, Va.

SEPTEMBER 16 New Mexico Alumni Event Home of Don ’69 and Shirley (King ’69) Underwood Rio Rancho, N.M.

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GROVE CITY, PA. FROM LEFT, JAWN FUNYAK ‘91, DON BALLA ’93 AND TODD BARNHART ’92 ENJOY THE FIFTH ANNUAL ALUMNI GOLF OUTING AT THE GROVE CITY COUNTRY CLUB ON JUNE 22.

SEPTEMBER 16 Alumni Band Day Grove City College (see page 31) SEPTEMBER 29 “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” The Benedum Center Pittsburgh, Pa. SEPTEMBER 30 Pittsburgh Alumni Event with Bill Deasy ’88 Club Cafe Pittsburgh, Pa. OCTOBER 16 Cultural Series Reception and Performance by Historic Reenactor “Chuck” Chalberg Pew Fine Arts Center Grove City College

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CHICAGO, ILL.

BUENA VISTA, COLO.

PRESIDENT RICHARD G. JEWELL ’67, LEFT, JOINS TOM LANGMYER ’83, CENTER, AND MARY LANGMYER IN CHICAGO FOR A PRIVATE TWILIGHT TOUR OF THE HISTORIC TRIBUNE TOWER. AS VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER OF TRIBUNE BROADCASTING/WGN RADIO IN CHICAGO, LANGMYER WORKS IN THE TOWER. IN 1922, THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE ORGANIZED A COMPETITION FOR THE 'MOST BEAUTIFUL AND EYE-CATCHING BUILDING IN THE WORLD,’ WON BY THE TOWER’S DESIGNERS. COMPLETED IN 1925, THE 141-METER TOWER IS MODELED AFTER THE BUTTON TOWER OF THE ROUEN CATHEDRAL IN FRANCE.

ALUMNI, FRIENDS AND STUDENTS GATHERED FOR A DAY OF WHITEWATER RAFTING IN COLORADO ON JULY 8. FROM LEFT, TAMARA WALTER ’92, DORENE POWELL, SCOT RENDALL, JAYDINE RENDALL, JOHN BINNING ’10, NICKOLAS RENDALL ’10, DAN BINNING, PAT BELL ’05 (NOAH’S ARK STAFF MEMBER), DEVELOPMENT OFFICER BRIAN POWELL ’03, JONATHAN LITWILLER ’04, LINDA (MILLER ’71) KAUFMAN, ROB PYE ’08 (NOAH’S ARK STAFF MEMBER), CHRISTA ANDERSON ’98, PAUL GOURLEY ’75 AND KEITH GOURLEY. NOT PICTURED: ADAM CALLAWAY ’04 (NOAH’S ARK STAFF MEMBER).

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HARRISBURG, PA.

ALUMNI ENJOY EACH OTHER’S COMPANY AT THE CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ALUMNI PICNIC ON JULY 15.

INCOMING FRESHMEN FROM THE HARRISBURG AREA GATHERED AT THE HOME OF TRUSTEE BARBARA (MONTGOMERY ’60) ARNOLD, FAR LEFT, ON JULY 16.

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WORTHINGTON, OHIO

FROM LEFT, COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE REBECCA MILLER ’04, BRITTANY STEELE ’08 AND BRUCE STINSON ’09 RUN A GROVE CITY COLLEGE TRIVIA GAME FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN IN THE GROVE CITY AREA.

INCOMING FRESHMEN AND PARENTS FROM THE COLUMBUS AREA GATHERED AT THE HOME OF DAVE ’78, PATTI ’78, MEGHAN ’06 AND KATIE ’10 TOMASHEWSKI ON JULY 30.

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EAST AMHERST, N.Y.

PHILADELPHIA-AREA INCOMING FRESHMEN GATHERED AT THE HOME OF DICK ’70 AND DIANE (THOMAS ’70) GIES ON AUG. 5.

BUFFALO-AREA FRESHMEN ENJOYED A SEND-OFF POOL PARTY AUG. 5 AT THE HOME OF DRS. RICH AND ELAINE GERGELIS AND THEIR DAUGHTER KRISTYN ’10.

AKRON, OHIO

LAKEWOOD, N.Y.

AKRON/CANTON-AREA FRESHMEN AND ALUMNI GRILLED TOGETHER AT PORTAGE LAKES STATE PARK ON AUG. 12.

LAKE CHAUTAUQUA-AREA ALUMNI PICNICKED TOGETHER AT THE HOME OF DR. CHARLES AND RUTH ANN (FLEMING ’60) MCCHESNEY ON AUG. 12.

NORFOLK, VA.

PITTSBURGH, PA.

SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA-AREA FRESHMEN INTERACTED WITH ALUMNI AT A PICNIC AT THE HOME OF LORI (EICHENMILLER ’82) WANG ON AUG. 13.

PITTSBURGH-AREA FRESHMEN WOMEN GATHERED FOR THE ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL AT THE HOME OF TRUSTEE LOUISE (SLAVCOFF ’56) BAIRD ON AUG. 20.

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RIO RANCHO, N.M.

MORE THAN 150 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS HEADED TO PNC PARK AUG. 26 FOR THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES GAME AND SKYBLAST FIREWORKS SHOW. ABOVE, FROM LEFT, DAN STRAUB, KAREN STRAUB, AUDREY (PANANOS ’06) STRAUB, JOHN STRAUB ’06 AND EVIE PANANOS ’06 ENJOY THE GAME. BALLPARK FARE WAS GRILLED BY ALUMNI-OWNED HOT DOGMA AND ALUMNI WERE ABLE TO HEAR BALLPARK HOST JOE KLIMCHAK ’91 ANNOUNCE THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.

NEW MEXICO ALUMNI AND SPOUSES GATHERED AT THE HOME OF DON ’69 AND SHIRLEY (KING ’69) UNDERWOOD IN RIO RANCHO, N.M., FOR A BARBECUE. PICTURED WITH THE NEW MEXICO STATE FLAG ARE, FROM LEFT, NANETTE AIKEN, FRED AIKEN ’67, LYNDA SCOFIELD, BOB SCOFIELD ’65, DON UNDERWOOD ’69, CARL DAVIS ’86, SHIRLEY (KING ’69) UNDERWOOD AND LISA (OBERKIRCHER ’88) DAVIS. NOT PICTURED: JOEL ZUPFER ’84.

UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 20 Varsity Basketball Game Grove City vs. Thomas More Thomas More College Crestview Hills, Ky. Alumni and friends reception at The Pub in Crestview Hills after the 3 p.m. game JANUARY 29 Cultural Series Reception and Performance by Marvin Hamlisch Pew Fine Arts Center Grove City College FEBRUARY 17 Pittsburgh Women’s Club of Grove City College Grand Concourse Pittsburgh, Pa. FEBRUARY 28 Alumni and Friends Reception Old Collier Golf Club Naples, Fla.

MIDLOTHIAN, VA. INCOMING FRESHMEN FROM THE RICHMOND, VA., AREA BECAME ACQUAINTED AT THE HOME OF HOME OF PAUL ’85 AND BECKY (WHYTE ’85) WALSHAK ON AUG. 20.

MARCH 3 Alumni and Friends Luncheon TPC Prestancia Sarasota, Fla.

MARCH 4 Alumni and Friends Brunch Isleworth Country Club Windemere, Fla. MARCH 29 Cultural Series Reception with Performance by Ballet Magnificat! Pew Fine Arts Center Grove City College APRIL 19-21 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Annual Conference (booth and reception for alumni) Hershey Lodge Hershey, Pa.

OCTOBER 5-7 Homecoming 2007

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Five honored for achievements, service Five Grove City College alumni were recognized during the Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony to kick off Homecoming weekend Oct. 13. The Alumni Achievement Awards annually recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields of endeavor and to society. Since its inception in 1964, the Alumni Association’s highest honor has been given to 144 alumni.The awards are named in honor and memory of longtime Director of Alumni Relations and Career Services Jack Kennedy ’37. The 2006 recipients were Philip A. Garcia ’78, Christopher J. Klicka ’82, Stephen J. Schneider ’82 and Kenneth E. Smith ’84. Garcia serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Erie Insurance Group in Erie, Pa. He has been associated with the group since 1981. He earned a degree in accounting in 1978 and became a CPA in 1980. He serves on the boards of Hamot Medical Center,Warner Theater Preservation, the Bayfront Eastside Task Force and Grove City College. A brother of the Nu Lambda Phi fraternity, Garcia and his wife, Diane, have two daughters. Klicka is senior counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association. He received his juris doctor degree from O.W. Coburn School of Law in Tulsa, Okla. He is a member of the bars of the Virginia Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit District of Appeals and the U.S. District Court of Virginia. Since 1985, Klicka has helped thousands of families with their legal conflicts. He has provided expert testimony before numerous legislative and regulatory bodies on behalf of homeschoolers. His is the author of several books. Klicka and his wife,Tracy, are homeschooling their seven children

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and reside in Warrenton,Va. Schneider graduated with a degree in business administration and is married to the former Tara Lighthiser ’83.They have three children. In November 2005, Schneider joined TPG/Newbridge Capital as its managing director and operations partner based in Hong Kong. Newbridge is Asia’s leading private equity investment firm with $2.2 billion of capital under investment. He is past president and CEO of GE China. He accepted this leadership role in 2001 and served the company for 20 years in total. Schneider serves on the boards of Junior Achievement-China, Hanaro Telecom in Korea and Myer Department Store in Australia. Smith was born and raised in Warren, Pa. He graduated from Grove City with a degree in business administration and computer systems and immediately joined H.B. Maynard and Company, a Pittsburgh-based workforce management and consulting company. In 2001, he was elected president of the company. Earlier this year, he received the Institute of Industrial Engineers Fellow Award. Smith is involved in a number of professional organizations including the Pittsburgh Technology Council, Coalition of Christian Outreach and Family Guidance. He serves on the College’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Council and the board of Jubilee Christian School in Pittsburgh. He is married to Amy

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(Richards ’85) Smith and they have four children. The Distinguished Service Award was established in 1999 to recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to the College through consistent service in exceptional ways.The six recipients of this prestigious award have been: Leo M. Stevenson ’34,William J. Mehaffey ’64, Richard G. Jewell ’67, James W. Schalles ’42, J. Paul Sticht ’39, Louise (Slavcoff ’56) Baird and, in ’06, Barbara (Montgomery ’60) Arnold. Arnold graduated from Grove City with a degree in English. She and her husband, the late John Arnold ’58, had three children: John ’85, Elizabeth and the late Beverly ’83. Throughout her life, BARBARA Arnold has exemplified (MONTGOMERY ’60) what it means to be a ARNOLD true “Grover.” She served as president of the Alumni Association from 1999-2001 and joined the board as an Alumni Trustee in 2001 and a full member in 2004. Her commitment to family and community earned her the “Keeper of the Flame Award” from the Harrisburg Junior League in 2005. For years, she has hosted freshmen send-off picnics at her home and has contributed her time, talent and treasure to Grove City for more than 40 years.

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MORE THAN 75 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS RETURNED TO CAMPUS SEPT. 16 FOR THE SECOND ALUMNI BAND DAY. HERE, CENTER IN BLACK FROM LEFT, JESSICA MOOSE ’06, DUSTIN GOSS ’05, COURTNEY PASKO ’04 AND JOHN BERKEY ’04 HEAD TO THORN FIELD WITH THE WOLVERINE MARCHING BAND. ALUMNI BAND MEMBERS SPENT THE MORNING LEARNING MUSIC FOR THE HALFTIME SHOW AND MARCHED AT THE GAME. ALUMNI BAND MEMBERS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO MEET AND GREET AT THE PENNSYLVANIA MUSIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE IN HERSHEY, PA., APRIL 19-21 (SEE PAGE 29). / Photo by Chelsea Cordell ’07

College license plates still available Attention Pennsylvania alumni: Showcase your affinity for Grove City College on your cars, trucks and motor homes! Applications for your Grove City College license plate can be obtained by

contacting the Alumni Relations Office at (888) GCC-GRAD or alumni@gcc.edu. The cost of each plate is a $20 onetime fee, which is payable to the commonwealth once applications are completed and returned.

Two Trustees Emeritus, Patterson and Bell, die Two Grove City College Trustees Emeritus died this October. Dr. Robert A. Patterson ’39 died Oct. 20 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College, Pa. He had a distinguished career in senior financial management that included many years as a senior vice president for finance and operations and treasurer of The Pennsylvania State University. Patterson served Grove City College as a Trustee since 1979 and became a Trustee Emeritus in 1999. He also received an honorary doctor of

literature degree from Grove City in 1980 and the 1982 Jack Kennedy Alumni Achievement Award. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy (Hely ’39) Patterson, and one daughter. Trustee Emeritus Allyn R. Bell Jr. died Oct. 26 in Bermuda Run, N.C. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree from the College in 1971, was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1978 and named Trustee Emeritus in 1991. Bell was the retired president of Glenmede Trust Company.

The newly established Grove City College Department of Entrepreneurship is launching the first in a series of cruises for Christian business professionals and their families during the summer of 2007. The seven-day inaugural cruise on “Providing Biblical Truths for Executive Leadership” will run from June 30 to July 7. It departs from New York City on the Norwegian Dawn, a ship with the Norwegian Cruise Line, and will travel to Bermuda and the Bahamas before returning to New York. Hosted by College President Richard G. Jewell ’67 and his wife, Dayl, the trip will focus on family and corporate issues Christians in the secular corporate world face. Speakers include Scott Sleyster, executive vice president for Prudential Retirement’s Established Markets business, and Jewell, who will address changes he has seen in the character of business professional over the past 30 years and why it is advantageous to be a Christian business leader. Catherine Mott, founding partner of BlueTree Capital Group, LLC, and BlueTree Allied Angels, western Pennsylvania’s first “business model” angel network, is slated to host a session for women in business. The Entrepreneurship Advisory Council will host “Ask the CEO,” an interactive session for audience members. There will be a church service with a session on “Biblical Truths for Executive Leadership.” The cruise is $1,495 for an outside cabin and $1,880 for an outside cabin with a balcony. The deadline for registration is Dec. 1. Costs increase after the Dec. 1 deadline. A minimum of 50 participants is needed. To register, contact Joseph Berry of Sanditz Travel Management at (860) 346-5511, ext. 114 or visit www.gcc.edu/entrepreneurship.

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ERIK ARNESEN ’06 PITCHES IN A PAC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN 2004. THIS SUMMER, HE WAS DRAFTED BY THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS. / Photo by Ryan Briggs ’01

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t is not uncommon for a Grove City College student to graduate in May, start his or her career during the summer and marry a fellow “Grover” in early September. Erik Arnesen ’06 followed that path exactly upon his graduation last spring. He even started working for an “I didn’t think I was going to be organization based in Washington, D.C. nervous,” Arnesen said of his debut.“But But instead of working for a large I was definitely nervous out there. I corporation or a non-profit institution, couldn’t remember the last time I was Arnesen embarked on a professional nervous on the mound. But the coaches baseball career during the summer as a told me that it happens to all pitchers the member of the Washington Nationals first time they go on the mound in pro organization. ball.” The Nationals selected Arnesen, a 6-foot-3, 260-pound rightI FEEL LIKE handed pitcher, in the 17th round I CAN BE of the Major League Baseball REFINED First-Year Player Draft on June 5 MORE AS A PITCHER. and assigned him to their shortseason Class A affiliate in I AM DEFINITELY STILL Vermont, the Vermont Lake LEARNING AND Monsters. I ALWAYS WILL BE. This summer, Arnesen appeared Erik Arnesen ’06 in 12 games for the Lake Two nights later, Arnesen made an Monsters and made eight starts. He went emergency start for the Lake Monsters at 1-3 with a 4.56 earned run average in Tri-City and tossed three perfect innings. the New York-Penn League. Those efforts helped boost Arnesen’s “It was pretty incredible,”Arnesen said. confidence. “Everyone knows how to play the game “I was feeling real good at that point,” well. It is a lot of hard work, but it is also a lot of fun. I definitely enjoyed the season.” he said.“It was the best competition I had played against and I began to realize Arnesen earned his first professional that I could play with those guys.” win on Aug. 14 at State College (Pa.) as Arnesen took a few lumps during his he fired six shutout innings in the Lake first season of professional baseball, also. He Monsters’ 6-0 victory. started at Mahoning Valley, just 40 miles He made his professional debut at from Grove City, on July 21.With Oneonta (N.Y.) on June 28 as a reliever. numerous teammates and other Grove Arnesen entered the game with the bases City College friends watching,Arnesen loaded and one out but worked his way out of the jam without yielding a run. He lasted just three innings against the potent then returned for a second inning of work Scrappers’ lineup. He yielded a season-high 10 hits and absorbed his first career loss. and allowed just one harmless single.

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By Ryan Briggs ’01 “It was the biggest disappointment of the year for me,” Arnesen admitted. “It was really the only game that I got hit real hard. I didn’t have my best stuff that night.” Arnesen struggled somewhat in early August before rebounding with a strong finish. He credits better use of the strike zone for his late-season surge. “The coaches were preaching not to walk batters,” Arnesen explained. “I ended up throwing too many strikes and being too aggressive. I do have good control and I learned how to set up hitters better later on in the season.” In his final outing of the season, Arnesen tossed five shutout innings of relief against Lowell (Mass.) on Aug. 28. As a senior at Grove City, Arnesen compiled a 9-0 record. He struck out 84 batters in 71 innings and was part of the winningest squad in program history, as the team went 26-13 in 2006. At Vermont, Arnesen had to transform from an NCAA Division III power pitcher into more of a control pitcher. “In college, I could blow people away with my fastball,” Arnesen said. “I became much more of a control pitcher (at Vermont). I used my two-seam fastball a lot. It runs away from batters

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By Ryan Briggs ’01 All seven of Grove City’s fall sports teams produced noteworthy starts to the 2006 season and by the end of October, three teams had captured Presidents’ Athletic Conference titles. The women’s tennis team captured its 20th consecutive Presidents’ Athletic Conference title Oct. 21 in Erie, Pa., and both the men’s and women’s cross country teams worked their way through rugged schedules to respectively win their 16th and 18th PAC titles on Oct. 28. The women’s soccer and volleyball teams saw their best start in several years while the football team defeated a local rival for the first time in a generation. Individually, men’s soccer standout Bob McNees became the program’s all-time leading goal scorer during the first weekend of the season.

VOLLEYBALL Just after Homecoming, the women’s volleyball team was off to its best start since 1998 at 17-8. Grove City earned its 12th win of the season Oct. 2 in dramatic fashion, handing 15-0 Penn State Behrend its first loss of the 2006 season.The Wolverines secured a 3-1 win over Behrend, just days after the Lions had swept Grove City at Westminster. In September, Grove City captured third place at both the Ohio Wesleyan Bishop Invitational and the Westminster Invitational. Grove City also earned a 3-2 win at defending PAC champion Washington & Jefferson.The Wolverines had not won at W&J since 2003.A veteran squad, Grove City features three seniors and five juniors among its regulars.

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JUNIOR KIM WALSH (2) OF BEAVER, PA., SETS UP SOPHOMORE NATALIE LIBERATI (11) OF BETHEL PARK, PA. / Photo by Davor Photography

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FROM LEFT, FORMER HEAD FOOTBALL COACHES JOE KOPNISKY (1973-83), JACK BEHRINGER (1956-72), CURRENT HEAD COACH CHRIS SMITH ’72 AND R.J. BOWERS, WHO RAN FOR AN NCAA-RECORD 7,353 YARDS AT GROVE CITY FROM 19972000, OFFICIALLY RE-DEDICATE THORN FIELD WITH A RIBBON CUTTING ON SEPT. 9. ALSO THAT DAY, THE NEW WILLIE THE WOLVERINE DEBUTED HIS NEW LOOK (SEE STORY ON PAGE 52). / Photo by Ryan Briggs ’01

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The men’s cross country team earned its 16th straight PAC title Oct. 28 at the

SOPHOMORE DANIEL SPAULDING, WEARING NO. 62, EARNED PAC MVP HONORS AFTER A THIRD-PLACE OVERALL FINISH AT THE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS ON OCT. 28. BOTH THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAM TOOK HOME TITLE CROWNS THAT DAY. / Photo by Fred Jenny

Greene County Airport. WOMEN’S Grove City accumulated 19 CROSS COUNTRY team points to earn the team Not to be outdone by the title.Waynesburg took second men, the women’s team with 58 points. captured its 18th consecutive Sophomore Daniel PAC title Oct. 28. Grove City Spaulding earned PAC MVP accumulated 32 team points, honors after a third-place nipping Waynesburg with 35. overall finish. He covered the Sophomore Kristen Carter course in 27 minutes, 49 earned PAC MVP honors by seconds and also earned First winning the individual race Team All-PAC honors. in 24 minutes, 7 seconds. Sophomore Brett Kelly Senior Cara Pierce joined finished fifth with a time of Carter on the PAC First 28:26. Freshman Royce Team with a seventh-place Hyland followed in sixth at finish (25:44). Junior Sarah 28:29 while sophomore Sharp claimed First Team Nathan Johnson crossed in honors with a 15th-place 16th place (29:09). Junior finish (25:59). Joey Cortez finished 17th in Four Grove City runners 29:14. earned PAC Second Team Kelly, Hyland, Johnson and honors: freshman Candice Cortez all joined Spaulding Coholich, senior Alexandra on the seven-man PAC First Anderson, sophomore Tarah Team. Three Grove City freshmen Just and junior Rachael Smith. earned Second Team recognition: Frankie Hourigan, Joshua Lauer and Jonathan Srour. Both cross country squads are coached Check out www.gcc.edu/sports for athletics news and results! by Sean Severson.

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wolverinesports MEN’S SOCCER Senior forward Bob McNees became the program’s all-time leading scorer on Sept. 2 in the Wolverines’ 3-0 home win over Pitt-Bradford. McNees scored a hat trick in the win, giving him 49 career goals. Ross Emerson ’57 held the previous record, 48 total goals, for a halfcentury. Emerson’s 48 goals came in just 27 matches. That day, Grove City also gave rookie head coach Mike Dreves ’97 his first win as head coach.The shutout victory was the 50th whitewash for the Wolverine defense since 2000. Grove City was the 2005 defending PAC champion.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Twenty-one of Grove City’s 27 women’s soccer players are freshmen or sophomores.That didn’t prevent the Wolverines from posting their best start since 2000. Grove City opened the 2006 season with a pair of wins over Medaille and Maryville (Tenn.), respectively. Grove City completed that weekend sweep with a 1-0 victory over Maryville, an NCAA Championship Tournament qualifier in 2005.The Wolverines have played in six consecutive PAC Championship Tournament finals.

FRESHMAN NICOLE ANDREINI OF WHEELING, W.VA., IS THE PAC PLAYER OF THE YEAR. SHE WON TWO PAC TITLES AND HELPED GROVE CITY CAPTURE ITS 20TH STRAIGHT CONFERENCE TITLE. / Photo by Dave Miller

WOMEN’S TENNIS The women’s tennis team is seeing 20/20 after capturing its 20th consecutive PAC title. Freshman Nicole Andreini of Wheeling,W.Va., was named PAC Player of the Year. She made a splash early in the season by taking the consolation bracket at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Southeast Region Championship Bracket in Fredericksburg,Va.

There, Andreini lost her opening match and fell into the consolations. She rebounded, however, to win five straight matches and earn the consolation title. Andreini defeated two seeded players en route to the title. Captain Lindsey Hosler is the lone senior on the team, which features three freshmen in the starting lineup. (Ryan Briggs ’01 is the Grove City College sports information director.)

Men’s soccer adds three to Hall of Fame at Homecoming By Ryan Briggs ’01 Grove City College inducted two former standouts and a longtime coach into its Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame as part of Homecoming weekend Oct. 14. Vaughn “Stu” Irwin ’53, Jon Bornholm ’78 and recently retired head coach Dr. Don Lyle are the 16th, 17th and 18th individuals to enter the Hall of Fame. Irwin earned four letters as a goalkeeper in the early 1950s. Known for his leadership and athletic ability, Irwin started in goal for the program’s first undefeated team in 1952 (6-0-0). In ’52, he earned three shutout wins and

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allowed just five goals in the team’s six matches. For his career, he posted a 1.2 goalsagainst average.The Wolverines went 167-5 during his four years at Grove City. A defensive standout, Bornholm twice earned Grove City’s MVP award during his career from 1974-77. He anchored the Wolverine defense in 1976, helping Grove City advance to the NCAA Division III quarterfinals.That season, Bornholm’s teammates elected him the squad’s outstanding junior.Then as a senior in 1977, Bornholm earned First Team honors from the West Penn

Intercollegiate Soccer Conference and Honorable Mention Regional AllAmerica recognition from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. In 34 years, Lyle guided Grove City to 277 victories and six postseason berths. Grove City advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in ’76; his ’96 team won the Eastern College Athletic Conference Southern Championship Tournament. In 2005, the Wolverines won the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title and advanced to the ECAC finals. Grove City also won three conference titles

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College establishes Athletic Hall of Fame Grove City College is establishing an Athletic Hall of Fame that will honor men and women who have achieved excellence in the field of athletics or coaching at Grove City College or who have made a significant impact on its athletic program. The first class will be inducted Feb. 17, 2007, during Grove City’s Presidents’ Athletic Conference basketball doubleheader against Thomas More in the Grove City College Arena. Nominations for the second class (2008) will be due by April 1, 2007. Athletes who are nominated for induction must have last attended the College at least 10 years prior to being considered for induction. Nominated athletes must also have earned at least two varsity letters at Grove City while competing in a varsity sport during their time of competition. A nominated athlete must also be recognized as an alumnus by the College. Coaches who are nominated must be retired from his or her sport of induction. The Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee will consider candidates who were associated with Grove City College athletics during or after 1956.That is the year that Grove City permanently joined the NCAA and also collaborated with other institutions in western Pennsylvania to form an athletic conference. The Selection Committee is an 11-

Head of the Class The inaugural class of the Grove City College Athletic Hall of Fame includes Robert E. Thorn ’16, Donald L. “Doc” McMillan ’32, R. Jack Behringer, James Longnecker, Cynthia Walters, Frank Sbrocco ’57, Ubbo van der Valk ’60, Thomas “Jake” LaMotta ’60, Mike Zeigler ’68, Jeff Claypool ’69, Paul Cameron ’73, Jody (Imbrie ’83) Smith and the 1985 Volleyball Team. Nominations for 2008 are due by April 1, 2007, to: GCC Athletic Hall of Fame, Attn: Dr. Donald Lyle, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, Pa. 16127.

person body that includes current and former administrators, former studentathletes and other alumni. Nominations will be solicited through the College’s athletic web site,The GeDUNK and the Varsity G newsletter. Grove City has sport-specific Halls of Fame in men’s swimming and diving and men’s soccer; both will continue as before. Athletes and coaches from those sports will also be eligible for induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Intercollegiate athletics at Grove City started in 1884. Because of the College’s athletic history, the Selection Committee voted to launch the Athletic Hall of Fame beginning 50 years ago. Currently, the College sponsors 19 varsity sports.

Pitcher makes monster move to MLB team from page 33 and I try to get them to pound it into the ground. It has heavy sink on it.” Life in the minor leagues is far from glamorous.The Lake Monsters traveled by charter bus through the Northeast, including a 13-hour jaunt from Winooski,Vt., to Youngstown, Ohio. “The toughest part of that was leaving after you finish a game, drive through the night and then play again the next day,” Arnesen said. The offseason has been quite busy for Arnesen. He married college sweetheart Heidi Haas ’06 in September and is now working as a community liaison for a construction company in Staten Island, N.Y. He is also working out extensively, preparing for the 2007 season. “My arm feels good,” he said.“I have been lifting and running.The program I am on is a very intense one. I want to get into the best shape possible.” Arnesen is aiming to move up in the Nationals’ chain next year to one of their full-season Class A affiliates.Washington’s “low-A” team in Savannah, Ga., competes in the South Atlantic League. The “high-A” team, Potomac, is based in Woodbridge,Va., and plays in the Carolina League. “I feel like I can be refined more as a pitcher,”Arnesen said.“I am definitely still learning and I always will be.” (Ryan Briggs ’01 is the Grove City College sports information director.)

Men’s soccer adds three to Hall of Fame at Homecoming from page 36 (1 WPISC, 2 PAC) under his direction. Lyle also helped foster the development of the College’s men’s soccer alumni program. He was also heavily involved in the development of

local soccer programs. For his efforts in the community, Lyle earned the Florence MacKenzie Campus-Community Award in 1988. The three honorees were introduced and recognized before the annual Hall of

Fame Game Oct. 14, which featured alumni against current varsity players. This is the sixth class of inductees since the Hall’s establishment in 2001. (Ryan Briggs ’01 is the Grove City College sports information director.)

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HOMECOMING 2006 SAW CHILLY TEMPERATURES BUT THAT DIDN’T STOP THE MANY WARM REUNIONS EXPERIENCED ON THE GROVE CITY COLLEGE CAMPUS. HERE, KATHERINE MUSE ’05 HUGS A FRIEND ON THE QUAD. / Photo by Dean Riggott

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DR. DURWOOD RAY, TOP, AND DR. DAVID JONES ARE FORGING AHEAD ON CANCER RESEARCH IN THE GROVE CITY COLLEGE LABS. / Photo by Caroline Koopman ’01

Renewed Focus Professors forging ahead in cancer research By Rebecca Miller ’04

inding the cure for cancer has been the mission of Grove City professors Drs. Durwood Ray and David Jones for decades. But while they have researched the relationship energyproducing mitochondria have to stages of cancer in cells, most of the scientific world focused elsewhere. In the past few years though, that has changed. Thanks to the completion of the Human Genome Project and a new testing method called micro-array, scientists now have access to a fully mapped human genome and a way to test all genes at one time.The result: cancer research has intensified and ideas that Ray, a biologist, and Jones, a biochemist, have investigated for years are becoming subjects of increased scrutiny. Now, Ray is seeing “the herd” turn. “Genetics of a mitochondrion have become very important,” he said. And it gives the professors hope, because they believe the answer lies in the little energy-producing organisms. Scientists have known since the 1930s that mitochondria were different in cancer cells, Ray said. Most of the scientific world held to the idea that cancer in a cell affected mitochondria. Ray and Jones believed that the certain characteristics of mitochondria in a cell may impact cancer development. “It was kind of the chicken or the egg argument,” Ray said. Both he and Jones specialize in breast cancer research; Ray’s expertise is in DNA and Jones’ is in metabolism.They found that when the mitochondria

decrease in a cell, mitochondrial DNA This past spring, Ray took a semester(mtDNA) increases according to the stage long sabbatical to focus on research, of cancer. Some kind of genetic develop testing and write papers on the predisposition could be the key; it could cancer studies and work the Grove City signal when someone might develop a biology department has done.The more severe case of breast cancer, Ray additional time was vital, he said. said. Preparing for testing alone can take According to Jones, when there are weeks. changes in mitochondria, metabolism During that time, Ray spent seven changes as well.The increase in mtDNA weeks in San Antonio,Texas, at Brooke when mitochondria decrease is a natural Army Medical Center working with Drs. reaction. Gerald Merril and Phil Bowman. Jones “That’s probably due to the cell’s joined him for two weeks.They have attempt to make collaborated with up for the loss of Merril and THERE mitochondrial Bowman for some ARE activity,” he said. time. REALLY There also They completed BREAKTHROUGHS appears to be a a Bio-Veris ALL THE TIME. correlation paramagnetic bead THE SURVIVABILITY between severity of system, which HAS IMPROVED GREATLY. measures the cancer and the size differences of a mtDNA in mouse Dr. David Jones specific gene cancer cells and within a human nuclear chromosome, human breast cancer cells. Jones said the which affects the synthesis of mtDNA. completion of Bio-Veris system and the “No one had discovered this size mouse cancer cell lines are two important variation,” Ray said.The sequence of the weapons in the search for answers. size variation they determined was Ray met Jones in the late 1970s at a submitted to the Human Genome medical conference.They hit it off when Project at the National Institutes of they discovered that not only did they Health and a manuscript describing their both specialize in breast cancer research, findings is in preparation. they had something else in common. During the past 20 years, the professors “In the midst of a group of scientists, developed a series of mouse cancer cells there are not too many outspoken to model cancer progression and worked Christians,” Ray said. with Grove City College students on the They collaborated over the years even research.They plan to publish a paper on as they worked in different capacities. the project and submit their cell lines to They began when Jones was at Albany the American Type Tissue Collection, a Medical College in Albany, N.Y., and Ray resource center that stores biological was at Case Western Reserve University materials for other researchers’ use. See CANCER, page 42

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Profs, students first to map goose DNA By Rebecca Miller ’04 After 10 years of research, Grove City professors Drs. Fred Brenner and Durwood Ray, aided by a series of students working on independent studies, are the first to successfully map the mitochondrial DNA of the Canada goose. The work was finished in the spring of 2005.The genetic sequence has been submitted to “GenBank,” a genetic sequence database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information.The research has not yet been published, according to Ray. Research is ongoing on other wildlife, such as the whitetail deer and the sea goose. Knowledge of the genetic makeup of geese and other common wildlife remains virtually unknown, Brenner said. “It’s pretty much a wide open field,” he said.“There are a lot of bits and pieces out there.” In knowing the mitochondrial DNA sequence, which traces the maternal genes, scientists are able to compare different geese populations worldwide to

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identify similarities and differences.While scientists may know where the geese migrate to nesting grounds, it is still unclear what relationship different groups have to one another. “We know they migrate but how much mixing is going on there?” Brenner said. The process of genetic mapping can take time.With the Canada goose research, the researchers gathered livers harvested from birds locally and even from as far as the West Coast.Tissue samples were prepared to be run through a series of tests, such as UV-visible spectroscopy, to determine the purity of the DNA sample and gel electrophoresis to estimate the size of the sample.

The challenging part of the work, according to Brenner, was creating a fully mapped,“primer” sequence taken from the white-fronted goose.The Europeanbased fowl is the only other goose with a fully mapped mitochondrial DNA sequence. Researchers compared the primer sequence with the Canada goose to identify the unknown DNA. Brenner said such research normally takes about five days, working two hours a day. An average of five students a year worked on the project. The work is done on the Canada goose, but many genomes remained untouched. Deep in the basement of Rockwell, professors and students continue their painstaking research. Ray and Brenner have also discussed creating a Web site detailing the Canada goose genetics. The goal is to continue filling in the holes of wildlife DNA. “What we’re trying to do is build up a library,” Brenner said. (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

Jones, Ray see renewed focus in cancer research from page 41 in Cleveland.They continued when both began working at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. “We had a lot of research interests in common,” Jones said.“We sort of tied our interests together.” Jones came to Grove City in 1990 and spent about 14 years as chair of the chemistry department. Ray came four years later after helping to establish and direct a molecular and cellular oncology department at a cancer treatment hospital in Tulsa. Research is costly and difficult to do without the proper equipment. Before coming to Grove City, Ray was awarded

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$1.3 million in extramural direct cost research funding to do work on endocrine, breast cancer, biochemical and molecular biology research. Despite the fact that such funding was not available at Grove City, the availability of the College’s equipment and that of other research centers like BAMC allowed him and Jones to continue valuable research. The work of Merril and Bowman, the two researchers based in Texas, can’t be underestimated, Jones said. Particularly with the Bio-Veris testing, their expertise has been valuable. For about five years, Ray and Jones have led Grove City travel courses to BAMC that focus on medical research techniques.With the help of

Grove City students and Merril and Bowman, they have been able to make advances in their painstaking work. The breakthrough may be close – maybe just a few years away – when someone discovers the cure to cancer, Ray said. But Jones cautioned it won’t be a sudden occurrence. “There are really breakthroughs all the time,” he said.“The survivability has improved greatly.” Despite the varying types of cancer that exist, Jones said the key to most lies in genetics.“I think we’ll cure it before we can explain it,” Ray added. (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

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Dr. Kevin Mackay Name: Kevin Mackay College: Queen’s University Major: Physics with astrophysics Graduation Year: 2000 Further Education: Th.B., Nazarene Theological College Title: Assistant Professor of Physics First Job After College Graduation: Minister of religion Hobbies: Cycling, astronomy, cooking Last Book You Read: “1776” by David McCullough Favorite Vacation Spot: Sarasota,

Fla. Family Members: Wife Gina and son Jacob Pets: Three cats: Stella, Pudding and MoJo Favorite GCC Location on Campus: Intramural Fields after dark! Classes Taught This Semester: College physics, astronomy and quantum mechanics Favorite Part of Interacting with Students: Making them laugh (I mean, think)

Mackay looks forward to campus stargazing By Rebecca Miller ’04 Astronomy has often been a chore for the Grove City physics department. After lugging a high-powered telescope out to the intramural fields and asking Campus Safety to shut off the lights in the Siberia parking lot, maybe, just maybe, there would be enough clear, dark sky to see the stars. But soon, the sore muscles will get a rest and Campus Safety can leave the lights on.With the help of a donation from a former student, the physics department is completing an observatory to house its 14-inch computer controlled telescope. “The idea is to have a permanent observatory so we don’t have to have the lights turned off,” said Dr. Kevin Mackay, assistant professor of physics. The IM fields are ideal because they allow the department to get the telescope “as far away from the lights of campus as possible,” he added. The new building is scheduled to be complete this semester. Initially, it will run off a portable 12-volt supply while the site is tested for feasibility. If the location works well, the physics

A PIER HAS BEEN PLACED NEAR THE IM FIELDS AND WILL SOON SERVE AS A SUPPORT FOR A TELESCOPE AT A CAMPUS PLANETARIUM SUITABLE FOR STARGAZING. / Photo by Rebecca Miller ’04

department plans to permanently wire for electricity and install data connections. The goal is to have a south-facing observatory (the peak of star gazing) that blocks out the lights of campus. Eventually, Mackay said they would like to have a remotely operated facility that could be opened and operated off-site. The funds to build the observatory were donated in memory of

Constantine L. Passarelli and Myrtle J. Passarelli from the Myrtle J. Passarelli Charitable Remainder Trust, according to department chair Dr. Shane Brower. The Passarellis’ daughter, Alice J. Steffler, donated the funds primarily at the request of her father, a Grove City student for a brief time who had a lifelong interest in science. (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

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facultynews Engineering students get rare opportunity to study abroad through innovative international program By Rebecca Miller ’04 hris Bowser ’08 never thought about studying abroad – mechanical engineering students barely have time to leave Hoyt Hall during the day, let alone leave the country. Then he heard that a group of engineering students could spend the fall semester in France at Grove City’s tuition rate without missing any classes. It took about 20 minutes for him to

PROFESSOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DR. MICHELLE (YOUNG ’83) CLAUSS WRITES PRACTICE PROBLEMS ON A TABLET PC DURING FLUID MECHANICS THIS SEMESTER. HER CLASS IS ONE OF TWO BEING BROADCAST SIMULTANEOUSLY TO NANTES, FRANCE, WHERE 12 JUNIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS ARE SPENDING A SEMESTER ABROAD. WITH THE HELP OF TECHNOLOGY AND PHONE LINKS, THEY CAN CONTINUE TO TAKE ON-CAMPUS CLASSES. / Photo by Caroline Koopman ’01

make his decision. He remembers calling his mom to tell her about the opportunity. She told him to hang up and get a spot before they were all taken. “Wow, a semester in Europe.This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” he said in early August.“The deal they gave was unbeatable.” Bowser and 11 other junior mechanical engineering students are part of a pilot program initiated by the College. It gives them the chance to live in Nantes, France, continue to take their required classes and gain valuable international experience. They live at a “study center,” a house the College has leased. During their months overseas, the students are taking four engineering courses and a French class at the study center, which has been wired for Internet.They will visit local manufacturers and complete lab time at the University of Nantes’ engineering school. Several long weekends have been set aside to travel to various European destinations, including Paris. Dr. Mark Reuber, director of the international education office, and his wife, Deb, live with the students and teach engineering and French classes, respectively. Although Bowser, a native of Stow, Ohio, has traveled outside of the U.S., he has never been to Europe. But he is eager to see what the months away from home bring, whether it’s a chance to minister to the French people or to travel around Europe. “I am actually completely and totally unsure of what’s going to happen over there,” he said.“All around, it should be just an incredible experience no matter what happens.” The program is the beginning of a push by the College to forge bonds with more international schools and broaden its presence overseas. One of the goals of the

program is also to increase participation from scientific degree programs, according to Reuber. While about 150 Grove City students study overseas annually, whether it is a short-term course or a semester abroad, the sciences have long been underrepresented. Students from scientific degree programs are faced with two obstacles: cost and inflexible class schedules. Semester programs offered through other colleges cost roughly twice as much as Grove City, Reuber said.And the course load doesn’t give students many opportunities to deviate. Even when they do have the chance to study abroad, transferring credits can be difficult. That’s where the strength of Grove City’s new program lies, according to Reuber.Those participating are paying no more than their normal semester tuition payment.They can take the classes they need without transferring credits and – aside from the French class – continue to have them in English. But the Grove City program adds a new element.Two of the classes don’t even require Grove City faculty to leave the campus.With the help of “coordinated learning,” the classes are broadcast simultaneously to Nantes. Phone links allow the students there to interact with the on-campus class. The professors write on tablet PCs.The images are projected onto a screen in the Nantes study center.The transmission is nearly instantaneous and allows the students to follow the instructor’s notes. The value of the program cannot be underestimated, according to Dr. Blair Allison, chair of the mechanical engineering department. He and Dr. Michelle (Young ’83) Clauss teach the two on-campus classes.

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DR. MICHELLE (YOUNG ’83) CLAUSS, RIGHT, INSTRUCTS HER FLUID MECHANICS CLASS THIS SEMESTER, ONE OF TWO BEING BROADCAST SIMULTANEOUSLY TO NANTES, FRANCE. / Photo by Caroline Koopman ’01

Engineers get rare chance to study abroad from page 45 “It tends to be very difficult for engineering students to spend a semester abroad,”Allison said.“One of the beauties of this program is that the students still stay right in sync with their peers at Grove City College.” France seemed the best location for Grove City’s first study center, Reuber said. Nantes was chosen for its central location to the rest of Europe.The study center is within walking distance of the University of Nantes campus.The university, which has more than 40,000 students, already has an ongoing exchange program with Grove City College. In addition, both Reuber and his wife have traveled to France a number of times and are comfortable with the language; Deb is a native of Montreal, Quebec. The program has been in the planning stages for several years.The Reubers have taken other groups to Europe, including engineering students on a short-term trip to Nantes during the summer of 2005. Reuber,Allison and Clauss tested the broadcasting methods this spring. Students going to France spent part of the semester in a different room during Clauss’ class, getting used to the technology. Reuber and Allison were even able to set up the tablet PC and phone link technology to France.A former exchange student to Grove City worked with them to make sure the images and sound came through correctly.

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Both Reuber and Allison see the program as a boost for any engineering student when it comes time to look for a job.“This is where engineering jobs are going,” Reuber said. Allison worked for Alcoa, a Pittsburghbased global company that specializes in aluminum and aluminum products, for 15 years before coming to Grove City.Two of those years were spent in Germany. As more jobs are created or shifted overseas, he sees collaboration and international focus as a necessary tool in the profession. “These days engineering is becoming more and more of a global activity,” he said.“Having something of an appreciation for another culture is really advantageous.” If this semester proves successful, the College plans to broaden the program to other majors. Reuber said he would like to see the College open more study centers internationally.An ideal location for another site is the Far East. As the College increases its international opportunities, Reuber would like to see the total number of students studying abroad each year reach at least 250, or 10 percent of the student population. The study center in Nantes is the first step in that direction. “This is what we need to do to get our students overseas,” Reuber said. (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

By Rebecca Miller ’04 A semester in France: Such a short phrase to describe something that didn’t seem possible a year ago for three junior mechanical engineering students. Danielle Morgan of Woodbine, Md., knew since high school that she wanted to study abroad. Her major, however, made that seem unlikely – until she heard about the pilot study center program. She jumped at the chance. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said.“I was really excited about it.” She views the semester as more than a time to study. “I see it as a mission opportunity too,” she said.“That’s just a huge call for me in my life.” Morgan, as well as Adam Frey of Franklin, Pa., and Aaron Hoover of Denver, Pa., understand the magnitude of what they are gong to experience – and the value it will have in their career pursuits. “A study abroad experience is more than simple the relocation of a standard classroom,” Frey said.“It is a chance to see and experience a part of the world that is nothing like one’s home.” The opportunity to study and learn more about another culture also doesn’t hurt. “People often view engineers as very technical,‘boring’ people who only consider the details of how something works, but engineers also appreciate art and beauty,” Hoover said.“I enjoy and strongly support diversifying studies and this is a golden opportunity.” (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City College communications associate.)

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THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE GRADUATED ITS FIRST CLASS THIS PAST SPRING. FROM LEFT, JEFFREY FOX, DANIEL SARGEANT, RYAN DAGUE, JONATHAN WATTS , BRIAN HERBERT, DANIEL EDMUNDS AND CHRISTOPHER SLAZINSKI. ALSO GRADUATING BUT NOT PICTURED ARE MATTHEW CHRISTOFORETTI AND DAVID TERPSTRA. / Contributed photo

Computer science graduates first class The relatively new Department of Computer Science at Grove City College graduated its first class this spring at the College’s 126th Commencement ceremony on May 20. Computer science became its own major in the fall of 2004 and subsequently became its own department, led by chair Dr.William Birmingham. Faculty include Dr. Dorian Yeager, Dr. Fred Jenny, John Otto, Dr. David Adams and Birmingham.

Dr. Christiaan Gribble ’00 will join the department in January (see page 49). The department recently restructured the computer science curriculum to better serve the needs of students by adding courses such as a three-course sequence in computer game design and implementation.The department has also enhanced the opportunity for student research projects, particularly in computer gaming and software-defined radio.

Conference a follow-up to book talks The Grove City College Society for Science, Faith and Technology offered three book talks this fall on “Species of Origins: America’s Search for a Creation Story” by Karl Giberson and Donald Yerxa.The discussions – on Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27 – were on the Grove City College campus. The book examines America’s

conversation about creation and evolution. On Feb. 7, 2007, the Society will host a one-day conference on the same topic, with eminent scholars speaking on campus about the historical, philosophical and scientific issues surrounding the two creation stories of evolution and intelligent design.

Think tank starts Reagan lecture series Beginning in 2007,The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College will launch a Ronald Reagan Lecture to be held annually around Feb. 6, the anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. The Reagan Lecture aims to bring to light Ronald Reagan’s contributions to America and to history. Each year, the Center will host an individual who worked for, knew or has produced important work on 40th President.The inaugural lecturer is Michael Reagan, adopted son of Ronald Reagan, who will visit campus on Feb. 22, 2007. Future lectures may be conventional addresses while others will implement a Q&A format with a moderator.The lectures will be geared toward Grove City College students, scholars, thinkers and community members. The Center seeks to develop scholarship in the forms of papers, books, conferences and classes, utilizing scholarship as a foundation to teach students and society. Center staff members distribute editorials, facilitate media interviews, sponsor events and maintain a web site at www.visandvals.org. Other initiatives for 2007 include the Center’s third annual conference on April 12-13, 2007, titled “From Nicaea to Nietzsche: The De-Christianization of Europe,” and the continuation of a downtown Pittsburgh luncheon series titled “The American Founders.” Matthew Spalding of The Heritage Foundation delivered a lecture on Sept. 19 at the Rivers Club. The Center also aids Grove City College faculty members in book publishing and efforts have been fruitful. Oxford University Press published Center scholar Dr. Gary Smith ’72’s latest book, “Faith and the Presidency: George Washington to George W. Bush,” in September and Regan Books/Harper Collins released Dr. Paul Kengor’s fourth book “The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism” in October.

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College welcomes 12 faculty members This fall, 12 new faculty members, including three alumni, joined Grove City College’s ranks. Dr. Erik Anderson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, earned his bachelor’s degree from Gordon College. He taught high school science and math and coached basketball at Black Forest Academy, a school for the children of missionaries. In 1995, he was awarded a W. J. Fulbright Fellowship to study biomechanics in Nova Scotia toward a master’s degree at St. Francis Xavier University. He earned his Ph.D. at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Most recently, he taught physics at Emmanuel College while completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. Anderson founded an outreach concert ministry on Cape Cod called Y Fest and has participated in short-term mission projects. He and his wife, Rachel, have a son, Fisher, 1. Dr. Erik Bardy, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, earned a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1999, a master of science in 2002 and a Ph.D. in 2006.While researching his master’s and Ph.D., he used computer simulations to study the stress distribution of the femur caused by total hip replacements and examined methods to thermally protect underwater SCUBA divers. Bardy spent his first year of graduate school in Lille, France. Returning to the states, he became involved in a young adult ministry in New York called Vintage. He also helped launch a graduate student club promoting interaction between American and French speaking exchange students.

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GROVE CITY COLLEGE WELCOMED 12 NEW FACULTY MEMBERS THIS FALL. FRONT ROW, FROM LEFT: SARAH HARRIS (PHYSICAL EDUCATION), CHELLE FUSS (PHYSICAL EDUCATION), MICHAEL DREVES ’97 (PHYSICAL EDUCATION), DR. PATRICIA SCHEFFLER (EDUCATION) AND DR. SCOTT THOMSON (PHILOSOPHY); BACK ROW, DR. ERIK BARDY (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING), DR. IAN DUGUID (RELIGION), DR. COLLIN MESSER (ENGLISH), DR. ERIK ANDERSON (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING), DR. CHRISTIAAN GRIBBLE ’00 (COMPUTER SCIENCE) AND DR. SAMUEL STANTON (POLITICAL SCIENCE). NOT PICTURED: DR. JENNIFER SCOTT ’99 (CAREER SERVICES/COMMUNICATION STUDIES). / Photo by Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

Michael Dreves ’97, assistant professor of physical education and head men’s soccer coach, taught middle school mathematics and coached varsity soccer in Titusville, Pa. He later taught mathematics in Mercer, Pa., while serving as assistant coach for the Grove City College men’s soccer team and an adjunct professor in the education department. He recently earned his master’s degree in exercise science at Slippery Rock University. His master’s thesis focused on the Fitness and Wellness course requirement for all Grove City College freshmen. Dreves and his wife, Susan (Gillan ’97),

have two sons, Joshua, 3 and Isaac, 1. Susan is currently an adjunct professor and guest lecturer in the education department. Dr. Ian Duguid, professor of religion, completed a Master of Divinity at Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, followed by a Ph.D. in Old Testament at the University of Cambridge. He served with the Sudan Interior Mission in Liberia,West Africa, and planted a Presbyterian church in Oxford, England, with a special ministry to street children. He has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary and Westminster Seminary California. Duguid also served

facultynews as organizing pastor for a Presbyterian Church in America church plant in Fallbrook, Calif. The Duguid family includes five children: James, Sam, Hannah, Robbie and Rosie. Michelle “Chelle” Fuss is an assistant professor of physical education, head softball coach and assistant women’s basketball coach She attended Geneva College, receiving many honors in both basketball and softball. She recently earned her master of arts in higher education from Geneva. Fuss worked at Geneva since 1994. She was the head softball coach and assistant basketball coach between 1994 and 1999, then stepped down to become conference services director. Fuss and her husband, Matt, have two children: Zane, 7, and Logan, 5. Dr. Christiaan Gribble ’00, assistant professor of computer science, earned a master of science in information networking from Carnegie Mellon University.While at CMU, he worked as a research assistant at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. Gribble then joined the Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute at the University of Utah, recently completing his Ph.D. in computer science. He spent two months at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, studying the impact of computer graphics on archaeology. Gribble is married to Suzanna (Lesko ’00). Sarah Harris, assistant professor of physical education and exercise science and head women’s basketball coach, received both her bachelor of arts and her master of arts at Wheaton College. She then attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned her master’s degree in exercise and sport science with an emphasis in sport and exercise psychology. At UNCG, Harris participated in research developing physical education programs for preschool and homeschool populations. Her thesis research

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considered psychosocial aspects of self among college basketball coaches. While at UNCG, Harris was the graduate assistant women’s basketball coach for two years. Along with coaching, she helped run summer basketball camps at both UNCG and Wheaton College. Dr. H. Collin Messer, associate professor of English, completed his undergraduate studies at Emory University and master’s studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During his Ph.D. course work in American literature, Messer served as managing editor of the “Southern Literary Journal.” Messer has taught at King College and Calvin College. He has published articles on Thomas Wolfe and William Faulkner, and he continues to pursue research interests in American literature and southern intellectual history. Messer and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: Cammie, 7, Grace, 5, and McCormick, 1. Dr. Patricia Scheffler, assistant professor of education, attended Covenant College. She taught sixth grade in Tennessee and fourth grade in Mississippi. After receiving her master’s degree in elementary education, she started a Christian school in Oxford, Miss. Scheffler and her family settled in Butler, Pa., where she taught early childhood education classes at Butler County Community College and supervised student teachers at Clarion University. She recently earned her doctor of education degree in school leadership, along with a reading specialist certificate, at the University of Pittsburgh.

Her daughter, Barb Scheffler ’06, is the development associate for the College. Dr. Jennifer Scott ’99, associate director of career services and assistant professor of communication studies, worked as assistant director of career services at Grove City College before pursuing her graduate studies at Ohio University, where she recently earned her Ph.D. in communication studies. At OU, she studied magazine journalism.While completing her doctorate, she taught and assisted with a number of courses in the Scripps College of Communication. Her teaching and research interests span the areas of organizational communication, media and cultural studies, and American studies, specifically 19th and 20th century American literature. Dr. Sam Stanton, assistant professor of political science, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Arkansas State University. He completed his Ph.D. in political science at Texas Tech University. His studies focused on comparative politics in developing countries, ethnic conflict, international security and political philosophy. Stanton has taught at Arkansas State and Texas Tech. He was also a visiting assistant professor at Eastern New Mexico University and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He and his wife,Vicki, have two sons, Samuel II, 4, and Nathan, born in August. Scott Thomson, assistant professor of philosophy and science and technology studies, graduated from Virginia Tech. He later earned a master of divinity degree from Emmanuel School of Religion. From 1993 to 1999,Thomson served as campus minister at The Ohio State University. In 1999,Thomson entered the Ph.D. program in science and technology studies at Virginia Tech.While there, he had the opportunity to teach in the religious studies program, and later in the philosophy department. Thomson and his wife Angela, have a daughter, Bethany, 11.

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College adds two academic departments Grove City College has added two academic departments, due to the growth of the entrepreneurship and philosophy courses of study. The Department of Entrepreneurship has become its own department, rather than being a part of the Department of Business. Leading the entrepreneurship department is Dr. James Dupree, who has served as the director of entrepreneurship program since the inception of the new major in the fall of 2003. The major began with just five students and has grown to more than 70. A group of alumni, friends of the College and business leaders make up the Entrepreneurship Advisory Council that helps guide students through their careers, and two additional faculty members have been added to the

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department:Tom Dillenburg and Dr. Timothy Mech, who transitioned recently from the Department of Business. He will serve as professor of finance and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Department of Philosophy will exist as a separate entity. Chairing the department is Dr. Garey Spradley, a professor of philosophy,

Getting ‘back’ to nature

THIS SUMMER, THREE GROVE CITY COLLEGE FACULTY MEMBERS, ALONG WITH THEIR SONS AND ONE ALUMNUS, BACKPACKED AND CAMPED IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK IN MONTANA FOR SIX DAYS. IN FRONT OF GUNSITE LAKE ARE, FROM LEFT, ASSISTANT DEAN OF THE ALBERT A. HOPEMAN SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DR. TIM MOHR, PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIST DR. FRED JENNY, SETH JENNY, CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY DR. GARY SMITH ’72, JOEL SMITH AND JOE FARLEY ’04 (SEE STORY ON FARLEY ON PAGE 22). / Contributed photo

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theology and law since 1991. Historically, philosophy faculty have been a part of the Department of Religion and Philosophy, but the addition of new faculty member Dr. Scott Thomson enabled the departments to split. Dr. Richard Trammell, professor of philosophy, completes the group. Faculty in the religion and philosophy departments will remain in close proximity, due to their intertwined subject matters. Dr. Paul Schaefer is chair of the religion department. This summer, Provost Dr.William Anderson noted that these new departments are possible in part due to the addition of the $20 million Hall of Arts and Letters, which houses faculty and classrooms for the Calderwood School of Arts and Letters.

‘Who’s Who’ lists College professors Several faculty members have been honored by Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers,Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Education lists. Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers has named three professors to its regional 2005-06 edition: Dr. Phyllis Genareo, professor and associate chair of the Department of Education; Dr. Richard Trammell, philosophy professor; and Dr.Timothy Homan, professor and chair of the chemistry department. Philosophy, theology and law professor and chair of the philosophy department Dr. Garey Spradley has been named to Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Education lists, both for 2006. Each year, the Who’s Who organizations, although not associated, name notable people in the nation based on nominations submitted for consideration.

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Staffers at home on campus Grove City College welcomed many new staff members over the summer and early this fall. Several alumni returned to their alma mater to work in the capacities of student life, communications, development and admissions. Student Life and Learning welcomed four new members to its team this summer. Randy Fulton ’06 is the new resident director of Hicks. He graduated with a degree in psychology and religion. John Leininger is serving as the resident director of Hopeman. He graduated with a degree in communications this past May from Bethel University. After the sudden death of Karen Danielson this spring, staff of the Zerbe Health and Wellness Center welcomed Amy Pagano on Aug. 1 as director of student health services and head nurse. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Kent State and a master’s in nursing from Edinboro University. Devayani “Devi” Wintrode is serving as director of student ministries and apartment life coordinator in Colonial Hall Apartments on lower campus. She is a graduate of Westminster College and earned her master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University. She is working alongside John Coyne ’04, who was recently named director of apartment life. A familiar face returned to the Career Services Office when Dr. Jennifer Scott ’99 began her second stint at the College, this time as associate director. She previously worked in Career Services from 1999 to 2001. Scott earned her master’s in interdisciplinary studies and Ph.D. in communications from Ohio University. Susan Grimm joined the Financial Affairs Office as the safety and environmental manager. She had previously worked in a similar capacity for Michael Baker Corporation and holds

a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Slippery Rock University and a master’s in environmental science and management from Duquesne University. Scott Hatfield and Timothy Roberts ’06 joined the Information Technology Services staff. Hatfield is a software developer and earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Kentucky. Roberts graduated from Grove City with a B.S. in computer information systems. He is working as a computer support technician. Two recent graduates joined the admissions staff as counselors. Meghan Johnson ’05 graduated with a degree in psychology and Christian thought. She worked as an admissions counselor last fall in the New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania regions. Sara Salem ’06 graduated with an international business degree this past May. Joining the Institutional Advancement Office are Barbara Scheffler ’06 (development associate) and Rebecca Miller ’04 (communications associate). Scheffler graduated in May with an English/communication studies degree and interned with the Development Office, helping to coordinate the Phonea-thon. Her mother, Patricia, also joined the faculty this fall as assistant professor of education (see page 49). Miller worked as a reporter for daily newspapers in Sheridan,Wyo., and Claremont, N.H., and is working with the Communications Office on the GeDUNK Alumni Magazine and in media relations. Kimberly Marks joined the staff at Henry Buhl Library as a reference/instruction librarian. She majored in criminal justice at Edinboro University before earning her master’s degree in library science at Clarion University.

campusbriefs Barron’s names Grove City a ‘Best Buy’ Barron’s Educational Series has called Grove City College a “Best Buy” in recognition of the College’s quality education and affordable price. Grove City is included in the ninth edition of “Best Buys in College Education” guide. Barron’s chose 247 colleges and universities for its guide, using tuition rates and results from questionnaires filled out by deans and students to determine student satisfaction and educational quality.

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Queen, King crowned at Homecoming During Homecoming festivities Oct. 14, the 2006 Queen and King were crowned at halftime of the Wolverines’ game against the Thiel Tomcats. Queen Alexis Zanias is a senior biology/secondary education major from Coplay, Pa. She is involved in Warriors for Christ, Orientation Board, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, Crown and Sceptre honoraries and intramural Frisbee. She is a daughter of Peter and Diane Zanias. For just the second time in College history, a Homecoming King was named as well. John Tiernan is a senior math/secondary education major from Glenshaw, Pa. A son of David and Nancy Tiernan, he is involved in Omicron Xi and Inner City Outreach. Other members of court were Kelly Chappell of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Leigh McAfee of Tahoka,Texas; Amanda Muetzel of Peters Township, Pa.; Kelsey Nee of Pittsburgh, Pa.; Kevin Norman of Ellicott City, Md.; Luke Rumbaugh of Pompton Plains, N.J.; Mark Sandvig of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Jonathan Tennent of Ipswich, Mass.

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Extreme Makeover: Longtime ‘chipmunk’ replaced with more realistic wolverine mascot

By Rebecca Miller ’04 at Brenner had had it. For years, she and her husband, Grove City College professor Dr. Fred Brenner, tolerated the College’s less-than-accurate portrayal of its wolverine mascot. But the overgrown rodent that confronted her the day she saw the 2005 Homecoming billboard pushed her into action. It was supposed to be Willie the Wolverine not Chip ’n Dale, she thought after seeing the mascot for the first time in years. “If we want a mascot that’s supposed to be ferocious … it seems to me he should be portrayed accurately,” she said. “A chipmunk isn’t ferocious.” She sent a letter to President Richard G. Jewell ’67 last November urging the College to change the costume. In it, she stressed that a wolverine was a unique animal and should be portrayed as such. But Brenner wasn’t the only one who felt that way.The College had already begun the search to replace the old costume that first appeared around 1995. The goal was to find something more in keeping with the wolverine mascot, said Don Lyle, athletic director and chairman of the department of physical education and athletics. They hadn’t had much success finding a replacement. “It either looked like a panda bear or a chipmunk … I wasn’t happy with that,” Lyle said. The breakthrough came when Lyle found Olympus Flag and Banner, a

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Willie Edition from page 52 Milwaukee,Wisc.-based company that specialized in custom mascots. After the letter from the Brenners arrived, they were asked to consult on the project. It took five or six sketches to get it right, Lyle said.The result was worth the effort. “It looks really, really nice,” he said. “They did an outstanding job with detailing.” The new Willie features soft brown fur, with a lighter colored ‘v’ on its chest and a band of light fur on its face. It has four detachable paws with claws and comes with a cooling vest. A birth certificate and grooming brush complete the new ensemble. During football and basketball games, Willie can wear the appropriate jersey as he cheers on the Wolverines. “It worked out just perfectly and I was really excited about it,” Brenner said. “I think it’s going to be great.” Willie has had a somewhat blurred history. Early athletic teams were called the Crimson; the term “Grover” even crept in for a while. And the initial mascot resembled a wolf more than a wolverine – despite the fact that wolverines are actually part of the weasel family. An undated excerpt from a Homecoming bulletin suggested that the College come up with a “caricature” using wolverine “traits” while recognizing Wolf Creek and the original seal, which featured wolf heads.The excerpt cited difficulties costume companies had in creating a wolverine as the reason to fudge on the details. In 1949, the College rented a grey wolf costume.Then Richard Beidler ’51 came up with an idea for a new costume in 1950.

“The idea of having the visual image Kelly Habarka, cheerleading coach, represent the team was just kind of would like to see him become even getting popular then,” said Beidler, a more a part of the landscape. retired Presbyterian pastor. With so many new beginnings – a Inspired by Willie cartoons drawn by new athletic field, new buildings, an William Bovard ’50 in the Ouija, the expanded student population of 2,450 – College yearbook, Beidler began going it would be fitting if Willie became even door-to-door in town, asking for a fur more of a fixture, she said. Some large coat. One woman gave him an old, grey coat to use for his costume. “I guess I’m an exhibitionist,” Beidler said. He took a football helmet and transformed it into Willie, inserting flashlight bulbs in the eyes, a red rubber nose and pipes in the ears to NEW AND IMPROVED WILLIE GETS THE CROWD GOING AT THE WOLVERINE blow smoke. During THE FOOTBALL HOME OPENER ON SEPT. 9. / Photo by Amy Clingensmith ’96 games, he dressed up as a furry football player, egging on schools host tryouts for their mascot; at the team and even visiting the opposing Grove City, although some students have team’s side. volunteered to be Willie more than once That was an important part of Willie, in the past, it is often difficult to get Beidler said. Despite the ferocious someone to fill the role consistently. reputation of the wolverine, which can take “It would be wonderful to get down prey up to five times its size, Beidler somebody – either a guy or a girl – to wanted Willie to be a friendly mascot.To make a commitment,” she said. “We’d that end, he pushed to get a charter. love to have somebody that would do it His efforts paid off. “Mighty Proud consistently.” Day for Willie” reads “The Collegian’”s Then Willie would be able to work lead headline on May 9, 1951.The with the cheerleading squad and student council passed a charter making encourage student pride in the College. Willie an institution at Grove City, “to “The biggest thing that we need to become part of the Grove City College work on … is to really keep it a secret,” tradition, a vitality in her school spirit Habarka said. “You can kind of put your and a symbol of her good natured inhibitions off to the side and really have friendliness and clean sportsmanship.” a good time.” More than 50 years later,Willie is still (Rebecca Miller ’04 is the Grove City a part of the Grove City tradition. But College communications associate.)

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College makes slew of rankings lists this fall U.S.News “U.S. News & World Report” again ranked Grove City College the No. 1 “Best Value” in its category for the 2007 guide.This year marks the fifth year in a row that Grove City has been named in the top spot. Grove City also remains at the top of the “America’s Best Colleges” list among northern comprehensive colleges, listed at No. 7. “New things are always happening on the Grove City College campus,” said College President Dr. Richard G. Jewell ’67,“but we remain focused on continually offering an amazing value to our students. It’s gratifying that others like ‘U.S. News’ regard the ideals of an affordable price and rigorous academics as highly as we do.”

ISI The Intercollegiate Studies Institute in August recommended Grove City College as one of 50 “All-American Colleges,” and included the College in the publication,“All-American Colleges:Top Schools for Conservatives, Old-Fashioned Liberals and People of Faith.” ISI recommends the College as a school with programs tied to the “core values of the American founding and the vibrant intellectual traditions of the West.” Grove City’s commitment to exposing its students to Western civilization and its strong humanities core and general education requirements distinguish it from other liberal art colleges, according to ISI. “Grove City College continues to uphold its founding commitment to a vision of objective truth and liberal learning, and it strives to remain committed to Christian principles,” reads an excerpt from the college guide.“The school is openly committed to defending traditional Christianity and the American political and economic systems.” The profile was based on “extensive interviews” with faculty and students.

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The “All-American Colleges” guide is available nationwide. ISI considered hundreds of schools for its publication. Then in September, ISI ranked Grove City College No. 4 in the nation for increasing students’ knowledge of American history and institutions, according its recent study. Commissioned by the ISI, the study is the culmination of research administered by the University of Connecticut’s Department of Public Policy. It is the first and largest study of its kind, according to ISI.The study identifies the lack of knowledge most college students have about American history, government and politics and ranks colleges and universities according to strength of coursework, learning and civic involvement. The researchers asked more than 14,000 randomly selected college freshmen and seniors at 50 colleges and universities across the country 60 multiple-choice questions aimed at measuring their knowledge in four subject areas: American history, government, America and the world, and the market economy. Rhodes College in Memphis,Tenn., topped the list with an 11.6 percent increase in students’ knowledge, with Colorado State University and Calvin College following. Grove City scored a 9.4 percent increase in students’ knowledge, outranking prestigious schools such as Georgetown,Yale and Johns Hopkins. “America’s most prestigious schools, including Yale, Georgetown and Brown, improved their students’ civic knowledge far less than schools such as Rhodes, Calvin and Grove City,” the study reports.“… Seniors at the top-ranked colleges in our study, such as Rhodes, Calvin and Grove City, graduate knowing nearly as much or more than seniors at Brown, Georgetown and Yale, who entered college as more knowledgeable freshmen.”

Men’s Fitness Also in September,“Men’s Fitness” magazine named Grove City College the No. 7 fittest college in the nation. Using research compiled from the Princeton Review rankings, the magazine names an annual list of the top 25 fittest and fattest schools. It is the first time Grove City has been named to the list. This year, the Princeton Review rated Grove City based on its large participation in intramural sports, ranking it No. 7 on the “Everyone Plays Intramural Sports” list.The Review is not affiliated with Princeton University and compiles rankings from student surveys for its “Best 361 Colleges” guide every year. Of Grove City’s 2,450 students, 1,600 to 1,800 participate in eight club sports teams and more than 30 intramural sports programs. Over the past several years, the College has expanded and updated its fitness and athletic facilities, most recently installing turf, an all-weather track and lights at Thorn Field to encourage more students to use the facilities. According to Dr. Donald Lyle, athletic director and chair of the department of physical education and athletics, the College’s required freshman Fitness and Wellness course is also a key component that “encompasses the theoretical and practical applications of sound fitness and wellness principles.” The “Men’s Fitness” magazine rankings are based on a survey of more than 10,000 university students from 660 campuses. Students were asked about weight gain during college, workout routines and the types of campus services and facilities that support or discourage healthy habits. Colleges with high rankings offer healthy meal programs, good access to fitness education and facilities, high campus safety rates and some even have a physical education requirement, according to the magazine.

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BERNARD and JANE (UREY ’43) JUDY celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary recently with eight family members from across the country. Bernard is the retired editor-in-chief of the “Toledo Blade” newspaper.

MARGARET (LEIS) HANNA was one of several Ohio authors honored in May at the Central Ohio Author’s Reception. Hanna has written 15 educational children’s books; her latest book, “Seeing Stars: Z is for Zodiac,” was published recently by Sprite Press. Hanna is a former reading teacher. She also writes mainstream poetry and is in the process of writing a full-length historical novel. She presented her original poetry at the “Ohio Magazine’s” Poetry Corner Coffeehouse at the Columbus Arts Festival in June. THE REV. DR. M. DEAN PATTON was inducted into the Creative Education Foundation’s Hall of Fame. The award was presented during the annual Creative Problem Solving Institute held in June at Loyola University. Patton has been a faculty member and leader at the Institute for more than 36 years. Previously, he was recognized as a colleague, distinguished leader, and as a recipient of the Service and Commitment Award. He is married to Audrey (Pintar ’62) Patton, and is the father of Eva and Travis Patton ’90.

1944 KEEP IN TOUCH! We want to keep in touch with you electronically! If you have an e-mail address, or have recently changed your address, please contact us. Also, update fellow alumni on what you’ve been doing by sending Class Notes to alumni@gcc.edu. Digital photos must be high resolution, 300 dpi. Please do not imbed photos in the body of an e-mail message, but rather attach a highresolution image.

MARGARET (WALLACE) REAGLE and her husband, Harold, are living in Carlsbad, Calif., and have been married for 62 years. Margaret wrote to say that their story parallels that of the Ubers in the Spring 2006 magazine. Both Pennsylvanians, the Reagles were married in Harbison Chapel on May 20, 1944, by Dr. Case. They moved to California that same year and relocated to Carlsbad in 1984.

1952 FRED FETTEROLF was honored in May by Women of Pittsburgh 2000. He was recognized at the Ebony and Ivory Ball for community leadership to promote racial harmony. Fetterolf, a College Trustee, is the retired president and COO of ALCOA.

1954 THE REV. ALBERT SAUER has been appointed to Violet Hill United Methodist Church in York, Pa. This is his third appointment since his “retirement.” He resides with his wife, Lois, at Normandie Ridge, a retirement home in York.

1956 NORMA (SILVESTRO) and CHARLES ’60 MCKIM celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25, 2006. They were married in Harbison Chapel. They have lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Arizona, and now reside in Indianapolis. They travel extensively and plan to go whale-watching in Baja this winter. They have three children and grandchildren.

1963 ROBERT HUNTER, president of Hunter’s Truck Sales & Service Inc. in Butler, Pa., was named the 2006 American Truck Dealers/“Heavy Duty Trucking” Truck Dealer of the Year. The winner is selected for excellence in business practices, industry contributions and community service. Hunter’s company operates out of 13 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition, Hunter Leasing Inc. is a separate operation with two locations. Hunter Truck Sales & Service has won numerous awards. Hunter has served as Peterbilt’s Dealer Council Chairman, chairman of the Pennsylvania Truck Dealers, and chairman of Idealease, as well as serving his church and the Butler Memorial Hospital Foundation. He and his wife, Gail (Holmgren ’66) Hunter, live in Butler.

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CHARLES “TERRY” STEWART is a lawyer now serving “of counsel” to Daniels and Porco, LLP, in Pawling, N.Y. His expertise includes the areas of real estate, municipal law, land use and zoning, small business/corporate law, estate planning, guardianships and bankruptcy law. Previously, Stewart was the town attorney for the city of Pawling. He is also the vice chairperson of the board of trustees of Dutchess Community College and a member of the board of the Trinity-Pawling School and the Health Quest Corporate Affiliates.

MICHAEL CRAWFORD was named senior vice president of engineering for Syntricity, Inc., a provider of enterprise yield management software for the semiconductor industry. Syntricity is based in San Diego. Crawford is responsible for product development and management, including engineering, program management and software quality assurance. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and holds multiple patents.

1970 CHARLES ICKES was recently promoted to major general (two star) and is currently the deputy director of the Air National Guard for the United States. From his office in Arlington, Va., he assists the director in formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting more than 106,000 Guard members in more than 1,840 units. He had been promoted to brigadier general (one star) in 2003. Also in his career, he commanded the 125th Fighter Wing in Florida for six years, has flown more than 4,700 hours in seven different military jets and flew as a commercial pilot for 10 years. He is married to Carol (Marshall ’70) Ickes and they have three grown children. THE REV. DR. CLINTON MCCOY was elected to a fouryear term as executive for partnership by the Assembly of the Synod of the Northeast, Presbyterian Church (USA). McCoy, who has served as executive presbyter of the Presbytery of Northern New York since 1994, began his new job in June. The Synod of the Northeast includes 22 presbyteries in New York, New Jersey and New England.

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1972 KARL BRANDT has released his latest country CD, “If My Ex-Wife’s Up in Heaven (I’m Just Glad I’m Going to Hell), on the Badunsta Productions label. John Elmer ’73 accompanied on vocals and guitar. The CD can be heard at www.cdbaby.com/cd/ karlbrandt. Brandt lives in Mercer, Pa. CLIFFORD JOBE was promoted to lieutenant with the Pennsylvania State Police and assigned as commander of the advanced/regional training section in the State Police Bureau of Training and Education in Hershey. Most recently, he served as commander of the bureau’s Southwest Training Center in Greensburg.

1973 RICK GITTINGS has retired as city manager of San Marcos, Calif. He led the city for 24 years and was the longestserving city manager in San Diego County. During his tenure, the population increased from 19,000 to 77,000, and he played a key role in bringing Cal State San Marcos, the Civic Center and more than $400 million in infrastructure to the city.

1974 JAMES MILLIGAN has been appointed general manager, commercial/OEM division for the Americas region of Imation Corp. The company is based in Oakdale, Minn., and handles removable data storage. Previously, Milligan led the company’s U.S. commercial and public sector sales and marketing organization.

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Friends from the Class of 1973 and their spouses met in Alexandria, Va., during the weekend of July 13 for a time of laughter and fun. The Phi Sig Class of ’73 gathers to celebrate mutual birthdays every five years and hosts other get-togethers in between as well. Row 1, from left: Debra (Stevenson) McConahy, Christine (Kindle) Sosebee, Diane Towill, Jane (Peale) Sham, Joan (Pitcairn) Kugler and Dorothy Silence (Williams) Weeks. Row 2: Sue (Knappenberger) Appleton, Diane (Russell) Rhoads, Dawn (Campbell) Stokes and Cheryl (Beebe) Bauer. Row 3: George Kugler, Bill Sham and John Bauer. Also attending: Kitty Stevenson, Sandee (Smith) Leibson, Helen (Kim) Fitzkee and Toby Fitzkee.

1975 JOSEPH IONTA was recognized as an outstanding educator at the Teacher Excellence Center’s Celebration of Teaching. The April 2006 event in Pittsburgh recognized 106 outstanding educators in southwestern Pennsylvania. Ionta has taught for 29 years and is a seventh-grade pre-algebra teacher at Plum Boro’s A.E. O’Block Junior High School. PAM HOGWOOD WILSON and her husband, Dr. Keith Wilson, have relocated after owning a private practice in El Paso, Texas, for 20 years. Both are now contractors with the U.S. Army and are case managers/therapists at the Family Advocacy Program/Social Work Services, Fort Campbell, Ky. They provide clinical intervention in domestic violence and are assigned to provide care for the soldiers and families of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. Their children, Daniel and Sarah, are both in college.

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RODNEY SMITH is in his sixth year as senior pastor of the Chippewa United Methodist Church in Beaver Falls, Pa. He is leading the growing congregation in a $9.5 million building program that will include a new worship center and family life center. Smith is currently the head varsity boys basketball coach in the Ellwood City School District. He directed two sports camps at Chippewa UMC – a Focus on KICK soccer camp and a Focus on HOOPS basketball camp. JOHN VANKIRK has been elected president and executive director of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) in Latrobe, Pa. He served on the board at NCDMM and aided in its formation. VanKirk has 29 years of industry experience, most recently at Kennametal, Inc., where he was a research and development manager. VanKirk holds numerous patents for various material compositions as well as tool holder designs.

CHERYL (SCOTT) GERBER has been promoted to director of financial aid at Westminster College. She was formerly the assistant director of financial aid at the school. DIANE (NYBERG) and David Sheffer were married March 25, 2006, at Church of the Cross in Fairview, Pa. They reside in Fairview. Diane’s oldest son, Steven Kiehl, is in the Grove City College Class of 2008. REV. SID RICE is serving as executive director of Literacy and Evangelism International, headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. He served for 20 years as a “missionary to corporate America” and led numerous short term mission teams to Mexico and Central America. He has worked in literacy missions in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Rice completed his master of divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary in 2005 and was ordained as a minister of word and sacrament earlier this year by Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery. He and his wife, Christa (Weikal ’78) Rice, have three sons: two in college and one in high school. JEFFREY “JT” THOMPSON assumed the position of general manager – specialty plate with ATI Allegheny Ludlum, a specialty metals manufacturer. He has full responsibility for this ATI business unit that produces plate products for the aerospace, military and commercial markets. Thompson began his career with ATI in 2004 after 25 years with ALCOA. He resides in Wexford, Pa., with his wife, Jocelyn (Moore ’80) Thompson, and their two sons.

RICK and MARILYN (DAWE) BELSKI adopted a daughter, Karielle Jewel, born March 5, 2005, and adopted in Guatemala Sept. 26, 2005. Joining her at home are Justin, 18, Kaili, 14, and Kelanie, 5.

1977 MARK HOLTZ joined East Manufacturing in Randolph, Ohio, as vice president of sales and marketing. He is responsible for directand dealer-based sales activities for East aluminum trailers, parts and aftermarket support and manages the marketing efforts of the company. GREG WRIGHT is in training for a financial adviser position with Waddell & Reed, Inc., in Wyomissing, Pa. He left his post as Millervsille University’s sports information director this summer after 22 years of service .

1978 THE REV. JAMES LEUENBERGER is now serving as senior pastor/head of staff at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Mercer, Pa. He and his wife, Pam (Kelly ’78) Leuenberger, reside in Mercer with their four children. The oldest two sons, Andy and Josiah, are students at Grove City College. DOUG MILLS and his wife, Debbie, announce the birth of their son, Ronald Zachary, on Jan. 22, 2006. The family lives in Cumming, Ga.

1980 BRUCE MCKNIGHT joined Burns, White & Hickton, LLC, in Pittsburgh, as Medicare marketing coordinator. He is part of the office’s Workers’ Compensation/ Medicare Group. McKnight has more than 26 years of experience in the insurance industry.

1982 KATHERINE BRANDT, a leader of Thompson Hine’s commercial and public finance practice group and a partner in the firm’s New York office, has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer by “Law & Politics Magazine.” The honor recognizes lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. TIM HEITZ was named chief operating officer of Superior Walls of America, Ltd. The company, with 19 franchisees and 20 manufacturing plants, is the largest residential precast foundation provider in the nation. Tim, his wife Julie, and their three children, including Karolin Heitz ’08, reside in New Holland, Pa.

Snow ’82 leading Ottawa University Dr. Fred Snow ’82 is the new president of Ottawa University, based in Ottawa, Kansas. Ottawa University has 8,000 students worldwide, including a residential campus in Ottawa and adult campuses in the U.S. and abroad. The university is associated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Snow assumed his duties as president on July 1. He has been associated with Norwich University in Vermont for the past 10 years, serving as vice president, founding dean of the school of graduate studies, dean of distance education and new business initiatives, director of the MBA program and tenured associate professor. He served on Grove City’s business faculty for one year in 1993. He and his wife, Gloria, have a son studying at Norwich and a daughter at Ottawa.

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classnotes COL. CHRISTOPHER MILLER completed a tour of duty as deputy commanding officer, Joint Special Operations Task Force and Special Operations Command and Control Element – Horn of Africa while temporarily assigned to Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, from December 2005 through March 2006. Miller returned to his regular assignment as chief of operations and plans, Air Force Reserve, Pentagon, in April. He and his wife, Lark, live in Marlton, N.J., with their three children.

1983 MATTHEW BOICE was honored with the Citation of Excellence in Music Education for 2006 by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association. He received the award at the state PMEA conference in Valley Forge in March.

LCDR JOEL ZUPFER retired from active duty in January after 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy. A veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Storm, he completed deployments to the Persian Gulf, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Pacific oceans. A Naval aviator with more than 3,600 flight hours in six different aircraft, he completed tours of duty in Florida, California, Virginia, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom and New Mexico. Zupfer lives in Albuquerque with wife Anne and their three children.

1985 DAVID JOBIN is now managing director of the nationally acclaimed Magic Theatre of San Francisco. The career move follows successful stints at City Theatre Company in Pittsburgh and the San Jose Repertory Theatre. He lives in San Francisco.

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DAVID DEMAREST graduated from Pittsburgh’s Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in May 2006 with a master of divinity degree. In July, the Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA) ordained him and installed him as pastor of the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, Ohio, and Coalbrook Presbyterian Church in Neffs, Ohio. He served the two congregations as a commissioned lay pastor while attending seminary. Demarest and his wife, Diane, have two children: Christina and Robbie, both students at Grove City College.

STEPHEN FRENCH is the new solicitor for the Clarion (Pa.) Borough Council. He is an attorney with the firm of Achille, Ellermeyer and French and represents Brookville, St. Marys, Barnett Township, Benner Township and the Clarion County Housing Authority. STEPHANIE “BUNNY” (CORRAO) and TOM HAMEL welcomed a son, Michael Tennis, on May 15, 2006. (They report that Tennis is a family name, as well as an obsession!) Tom is chief financial officer for Vision Imaging in Kingston, Pa. Bunny says she is continuing her education by studying wetland ecology (frog catching) and paleontology (a prerequisite for mothers of pre-school boys) with son Matthew, 5. They live in Bear Creek, Pa.

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JEFFREY HOOD is a colonel (select) in the U.S. Air Force and is deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan. He and his wife, Gretchen, have two children. He reports that when they lived in Naples, Italy, they had a Grove City College alumni club with Kevin ’86 and Chris (Dolfi ’87) Stevenson. VICTOR KULIGIN published his first book, “Ten Things I Wish Jesus Never Said.” It was released in April 2006 by Crossway Books. It investigates some of the more difficult teachings of Jesus as they relate to being his disciple. Kuligin, his wife and five children have served for the past 12 years with Africa Inland Mission in Namibia, where Kuligin is a professor in a seminary in the capital. In the past year, Kuligin has had several articles published in such journals as the “Evangelical Missions Quarterly,” “African Journal of Evangelical Theology” and the “Southern Africa Journal of Church History.” MARK ORT and his wife welcomed daughter Olivia Elaine on Oct. 30, 2005. She joins brothers Jack, 4, and Jesse, 3.

Martin earns Disney award Doug Martin ’83, a television production teacher at Fox Chapel (Pa.) Area High School, was named a winner of a 2006 Disney Teacher Award. He is one of 44 honorees and the only winner from Pennsylvania out of 75,000 nominations. The award recognizes teachers for their successful, creative teaching strategies. Martin runs a television station at the high school, supervising the station’s annual telethon for charity. As an award recipient, Martin attended a workshop at Disney World in Florida, and received a trip to Disneyland in California, a monetary award for the school and a monetary award for himself. He has taught in the district since 1989.

classnotes 1987 RALPH BATYKEFER was honored in March by the Southeastern Hall of Fame Martial Arts Brotherhood with induction and the prestigious honor of being recognized as Instructor of the Year. JODI (EVANS) HERMES and her husband, Kurt, announce the arrival of a son, Micah Eli, on Feb. 17, 2006. Sisters Amanda, 13, Kristen, 10, and Brooke, 3, celebrated the arrival of their new brother. SHARON (COX) RANDOLPH and her husband, Ron, welcomed a son, Isaiah Joseph, on Jan. 13, 2005.

1988 DAVID BAILEY received the Public Service Award from the Oncology Nursing Society in May and sang for 6,000 nurses gathered at the convention center in Boston. In June, he released his 13th CD, titled “Two to See.” And in July, he celebrated 10 years of surviving a malignant brain tumor. SCOTT BULLOCK, an attorney at the Institute for Justice, was quoted in an Aug. 6, 2006, “Parade” magazine article on eminent domain. The article was titled “Will The Government Take Your Home?” BILL DEASY and his wife, Paula, welcomed their fourth son, Holden, this summer. MARK ULISHNEY has joined McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, as a partner in the firm’s South Florida practice. He has 18 years of public accounting experience and has worked extensively with large multinational corporations.

1989 TARA (VINTON) FRANK and her husband, Bob, welcomed two sons. Joseph Miles was born July 3, 2004, and Samuel Bowman was born Feb. 28, 2006. The family lives in Hummelstown, Pa. MISH GANSSLE was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for Martin Kueny Insurance Solutions in Warrington, Pa. She had been an account executive. JOHN HENNE and his wife, Dara, welcomed a son, Mark Paolo, born April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday). He joins brothers Luke and Jack.

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JENNIFER (WILSON) and TED ’90 RUSSELL announce the birth of a son, Noah Wilson, on March 4, 2006. His brother, Zach, is 2. The Russells live in Duluth, Ga.

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Becky (Wilson ’85) Corr, right, and Holly (Bradley ’85) Foecking have been honored as Martha Holden Jennings Teacher Scholars. The Jennings Lecture Program honors outstanding classroom teachers in Ohio. The nominated teachers are invited to attend six lectures. At the conclusion, the teachers receive a silver dish as an emblematic award. Corr taught first grade for 11 years, managed a home daycare for six years and currently is a first-grade teacher at Rowland Elementary School in South Euclid, Ohio. She resides in South Euclid with her husband and two daughters. Foecking is a kindergarten teacher with the Painesville City Schools. She serves as the kindergarten chairman and is a mentor teacher. She resides in Concord with her husband and two children. Her daughter, Noel, is now a freshman at Grove City. Both Corr and Foecking dedicated their accomplishment to education professor Barbara Stephens in honor of her recent retirement. BARBARA (STUBNA) and DAVE ’91 JAMES welcomed a son, Joel, born April 27, 2005. LAURA (DAVIS) and BRIAN ’88 OSMOND welcomed a daughter, Bethany Renee, on June 30, 2006. She joins Ben, 10, Nicholas, 8, and Evelyn, 4. BRADLEY PEARCE joined Koppers Inc. in downtown Pittsburgh as director/ corporate control. He is responsible for the consolidated financial statements of Koppers and interaction with the control groups in the United States, Australia and Europe.

ROD COREY, ESQ. published a book titled “The Pennsylvania Planned Communities Act – Frequently Asked Questions.” Corey is counsel to the majority legal staff and the judiciary committee for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. One of the areas of his practice is common interest ownership communities, such as planned communities and condominiums. Rod and his wife, Amy (Hankey ’89) Corey, reside in Gettysburg, Pa. KATHLEEN (GALLAGHER) and MATTHEW FAIR welcomed a son, Joshua Alan, on Jan. 31, 2006. SYDNEY SCHWARTZ HARDIMAN received two awards for her business, The Silken Scissor, a drapery workroom, and her work with other businesswomen in Pittsburgh. In March 2006, she was awarded the NAWBO Make the Connection Award for her volunteer work with the Pittsburgh-based networking group, Women’s Business Network. Then in May she was named one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business by Gov. Ed Rendell. She was unable to attend the awards ceremony in Harrisburg due to the birth of her third child, daughter Amelia Emily, born on May 4. DR. MICHELLE (SUHAN) THOMAS, an assistant professor of biology at Campbell University in Buies Creek, N.C., received the school’s Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. Her work resulted in new laboratory exercises and equipment for her classes. She also co-wrote an external grant which provided funds for the purchase of DNA sequencing and analysis equipment. Thomas and her husband, Chris, reside in Lillington, N.C.

1991 KIMBERLY (GODOT) BIRCKBICHLER and her husband, Scott, announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren, on March 21, 2006. She joins Jenna, 2, at home in Butler, Pa.

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classnotes LAURIE (JONES) and GLENN HOSHAUER welcomed a daughter, Rebekah Lynn, on Oct. 8, 2005. Rebekah joins siblings Justin and Amanda. ANN (HIGGINS) KERENYI and her husband, Mark, welcomed a daughter, Christine Marie, born Feb. 9, 2006. Big brother is Thomas, 2. The Kerenyis live in Marietta, Ohio. JOE KLIMCHAK continues his work with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is serving in the newly created position of ballpark host. He introduces the special guests and ceremonies before each home game, and runs the Ballpark Quiz and Box of Mystery contests. During All-Star weekend, he was able to interview several of the visiting star players. GAIL (JOHNSTON) RISKA and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of a son, Colton Thomas, on June 28, 2005. Siblings Sarah, 5, and Andrew, 3, join “Cole” at home in Cranberry Township, Pa. JULIE SLAYBAUGH was named one of “Pittsburgh’s Finest 2006: Pittsburgh’s Most Eligible Men and Women” in the August issue of “Pittsburgh Magazine.” The single professionals were selected on the basis of their activity in the community, career and charitable work. Slaybaugh is a wealth management advisor at Merrill Lynch. DANE WARHOLIC and his wife, Julie, welcomed a son, Austin, on May 18, 2006. He joins Evan, 4, at home in Ravenna, Ohio. Dane is a senior project engineer with the Eaton Corporation.

1992 DR. LARA (LOMICKA) ANDERSON and her husband, Andy, welcomed a daughter, Maleah Catherine, on May 7, 2006. They reside in Columbia, S.C. MIKE FOGLE and his wife, Cheri, are the parents of a son, Brady Thomas, born Feb. 10, 2006. The family lives in Lansdale, Pa. JULIE (GABBEY) LONG and her husband, Robert, welcomed their second daughter, Anna Elizabeth, on May 27, 2006. Big sister Catie is 3. The Long family resides in LeRoy, N.Y. KELLY (ROWAN) POWELL and her husband, James, are the parents of a son, Adam James, born March 25, 2006.

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Zeta Zeta Zeta sisters from a range of class years met in Wexford, Pa., in January for a fun gathering. DR. LINDA RICE, an assistant professor of English education at Ohio University, was named one of the school’s university professors for 2006-07. The distinction is selected by students. Rice received a cash award and the opportunity to teach two classes on a subject of her choosing. Also, Rice has written a book based on her 14 years of teaching middle school, high school and college English. The book, “What Was It Like? Teaching History and Culture through Young Adult Literature,” was published in June. Currently Rice is co-authoring and editing a book on African literature for the International Reading Association.

1993 THERESA BERG has been named associate director of athletics and senior women’s administrator at Niagara University in New York. Previously, she worked at Walsh University in Ohio. DAWN (SITKA) BUTCHER and her husband, Rick, welcomed a son, Neal Oliver, born June 12, 2006. His brother, Jay, is 4. The Butchers live in Hilliard, Ohio.

DARYL DIDDLE and his wife, Annette, welcomed a son, David, on Dec. 1, 2005. David joins Benjamin, 4, and Paul, 2, at home in Wilmore, Ky. Diddle graduated from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., in May with an Ed.D. He continues as senior pastor of the Wilmore Free Methodist Church in Wilmore. DARCIE (WALTERMIRE) HERRON and her husband, Michael, announce the birth of a daughter, Brenna Joy, on March 18, 2006. Brenna’s brother, Connor, is 2. They reside in Queenstown, Md. STEPHEN MINNICH joined the law firm of Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, at their new office in Winston-Salem, N.C. Minnich’s primary areas of practice are corporate, business transactions, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures of commercial real estate. JULIE (VOGEL) PETSCHKE and her husband, Dan, are the parents of a son, Joshua Joseph, born March 3, 2006. Big sister Rachel is 2. ROBERT SCHOLZ has co-authored a book that was published in late summer by Wood ‘n’ Barnes. The book, called “Engaging Resistance: Creating Partnerships for Change in Sexual Offender Treatment,” offers a research-based analysis and recommendations into how the U.S. court systems and treatment communities

classnotes can work more effectively with violent criminals. Scholz works at Pepperdine University’s Student Counseling Center, and also serves as an adjunct faculty member in their Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and in the Department of Sociology. He lives in Malibu, Calif. JOSH and ERIN (LAGAN) SHAFFER have a new adopted daughter, Aisha Grace, born in Jamaica on March 22, 2006. She joins brothers Lane, 5, and Ty, 4, at home in DuBois, Pa. KRISTEN (BOICE) WALTRICH and her husband, Michael, welcomed a son, Matthew Boice, on May 26, 2006. Siblings are Michael, 4, and Samantha, 3. The family lives in Warrington, Pa.

Girls weekend in Cape May

1994 JOHN BRIER was named one of “Pittsburgh’s Finest 2006: Pittsburgh’s Most Eligible Men and Women” in the August issue of “Pittsburgh Magazine.” The single professionals were selected on the basis of their activity in the community, career and charitable work. Brier is director of technology solutions at EMC Corporation. CHRIS CHIMENTI and his wife, Kelly, welcomed a daughter, Alexa Claire, on March 31, 2006, Kelly’s birthday. Brother Brady is 2. The family resides in Webster, N.Y. NICOLE (RAYMOND) CHONG and her husband, Wieland, welcomed son David Anthony on Feb. 23, 2005. Nicole is teaching legal analysis, research and writing at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. JARED EWING and his wife, Kimberly, are the parents of a son, Brady Alexander, born April 16, 2006. The Ewings reside in Greensburg, Pa. KEVIN and JENNIFER (WIMER) HILL announce the birth of a son, Colin John, on March 24, 2006. He joins sisters Madelyn, 6, and Emma, 3, at home in Grove City. Kevin is a sales manager for Trex Company and Jennifer stays at home with the children. HEIDI (ALDERSON) HRITZ and her husband, George, welcomed a daughter, Ashley Ganelle, born Feb. 2, 2006. The family lives in Blawnox, Pa.

Cape May, N.J., was the spot for a ‘girls weekend’ in July 2006. Enjoying the fellowship are: front row, left to right, Laura (Peelor ’96) Peters, Shawna (Martin ’95) Haynes and Halley (Batz ’95) Bannon; standing, Brittany (Stephens ’95) Hurst and Julie (Moore ’96) Shefchunas. NATHAN PAZZO was named director, research systems, for the media research arm of Warner Bros. Domestic Television, Inc., in Burbank, Calif. He is responsible for directing the information technology efforts of media research headquarters in both Los Angeles and New York. DARREN WARREN is now working at Fox Cable Networks, FSN division, as a research supervisor in New York. Previously, he was in Burbank, Calif., working as a senior analyst for Warner Bros. Corp. Media Research. This fall, he served as a law clerk in Pennsylvania. MEGAN WELLS and Paul Cowan were married in Salem, Ohio, on June 11, 2005. Megan teaches K-4 general music and directs the fifth- through eighth-grade choirs Columbiana Exempted Village Schools in Columbiana, Ohio. She is also handbell director for First Christian Church in Salem. Paul is building manager of Dixon Elementary in the same school district. The couple resides in Columbiana.

1995 JEN BACHOWSKI and her husband, Eric Calderone, welcomed a daughter, Kathryn Joelle, on Sept. 24, 2005. The family lives in Smithfield, Va. KIM (STARKE) BECK and her husband, John, welcomed a son, Andersen Geddes, on July 19, 2005. He joins brother, Owen, 2, at home in Cranberry Township, Pa. CHRISTOPHER BOORMAN is a business analyst with Hartford Life Insurance in Windsor, Conn. His band, Red Embers, is celebrating its five-year anniversary of playing at church coffeehouses, festivals and private parties. The band’s website is www.redembers.com. Also, Boorman has been ministering to childfree Christians and started an online discussion group for childfree Christian singles. This summer, he starred in an independent horror film called “The New House” and ran in his first marathon in Virginia Beach.

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classnotes MARK and BROOKE (VANBUSKIRK) CATTRON welcomed a third son, Mark Douglas Jr., on Sept. 19, 2005. Brothers are Zachary, 5, and Jacob, 3. The Cattrons live in Sharon, Pa. LYNETTE (SHANNON) CHANG and her husband, Thomas, welcomed a son, Caedmon Joshua, on May 10, 2006. The Changs live in Dallas. KARRIE (SOKOLOWSKI) DICESARE and her husband, Michael, have a second daughter, Elisabeth Grace, born Nov. 14, 2005. Sister Amanda is 4. The family resides in Rochester, N.Y. MARC DICKMANN and his wife, Amy, are the parents of a second son, Maxwell Edward, born Nov. 4, 2005. BILL ECKLES and his wife, Debbie, announce the birth of a son, Aidan Michael, on March 7, 2006. Siblings are Kahlyn, 5, and Natalie, 2. The family lives in Westminster, Md. MARCY (MCKEE) EMANUELLI and her husband, Charles, welcomed a daughter, Kalen Della, on April 5, 2005. Marcy’s stepdaughter, Emily, is 17. The family lives in Bamberg, S.C. NATHAN and JENNIFER (CASSADAY) HARVEY welcomed a daughter, Cassidy Lynne, born June 8, 2006. She was welcomed by siblings Brielle, 4, and Braeden, 3, at home in Roslyn, Pa. JEFFREY KRONER was selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers as the recipient of the 2006 Alfred Noble Prize. The award recognizes a technical paper of exceptional merit. Kroner’s article, “Reliability-Based Approach to Mil Drive Spindle Maintenance,” appeared in “Iron & Steel Technology” in December 2004. Kroner was the nominee of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. ADRIENNE (CATES) MINEIRO and her husband, Joe, announce the birth of a son, Joseph Elijah, on Aug. 22, 2005. Sister Amaris is 2. The family lives in Reno, Nev. HEATHER (BERGSTROM) MITCHELL and her husband, Mark, welcomed a daughter, Gabriella Grace, on Nov. 29, 2005. She joins sisters Hannah, 4, and Emma, 3, at home in Windermere, Fla. MATTHEW MOURER and his wife, Stacey, welcomed a son, Noah. He joins Olivia, 6, at home in Chicora, Pa.

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ELENA (RICE) REGITZ and her husband, Clark, announce the birth of a son, Buckley Winston, on April 27, 2005. He his settled into his Lancaster, Pa., home with siblings Catherine, 6, Joseph, 4, and Victoria, 3. JOHN SEYBERT was selected to participate in a July roundtable at Oxford University in the United Kingdom. The group discussed the differences in sciences and the arts at the roundtable on the arts and humanities. Seybert heads the music history department at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla. MICHAEL SWEENEY and his wife, Erin, welcomed a daughter, Emma Grace, on Feb. 15, 2006. They live in Twinsburg, Ohio. SONYA (WOOD) VERRILLO and her husband, Maurice, are the parents of a son, Anthony Joseph, born March 18, 2006. Sonya is serving as office manager for her husband’s law office in Rochester, N.Y. TRAVIS WELLER offered the commencement address at Mercer (Pa.) Area High School in June. He has been director of the school’s band since 1995.

1996 ROB AHO and his wife, Sharon, have a son, Michael, born June 5, 2005. T. SCOTT and KRISTIN (MARKIEWICZ) BAILEY welcomed a daughter, Lydia Grace, on Sept. 17, 2005. She joins sisters Anna and Madeline, both 6, in Allison Park, Pa. JENNIFER (BIALEK) DUFFY and her husband, William, welcomed a son, Nathan William, on July 13, 2006. The family resides in Pittsburgh. TOM FLENNER and his wife, Kelly, are the parents of a son, Jack Thomas, born June 16, 2006. They live in Concord, Ohio. JASON and BETH (BARDEEN ’99) GUILLAUME welcomed a son, Alex Jason, on June 8, 2006. He joins brother Nathan at their home in Blossburg, Pa. DR. DAN GURTNER, an assistant professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, Minn., was honored in a presentation service in April at the Seminary chapel. He was formally presented to the seminary community and affirmed and dedicated by his colleagues and students.

CLAIRE (FARAGALLA) HANNA and her husband, Mohab, are the parents of a daughter, Natalie Grace, born April 29, 2006. MINDY (DEEMS) ISLES and her husband, Brad, announce the birth of a daughter, Maryn Kassidy, on April 16, 2006 (Easter Sunday). Maryn joins sister Makenna at home in Grove City. EVA (IRISH) JESTEADT and husband Brian are the parents of a son, Lucas Victor, born July 12, 2006. Lucas joins Nathaniel, 1. The family lives in Butler, Pa. MICHELLE LUDWIG and Mark Schlemmer were married July 9, 2005, in Harbison Chapel. They live in Pittsburgh. MONICA (REINHART) MAMER and her husband, Joe, announce the birth of a son, Andrew Joseph, on Dec. 10, 2005. They live in Medina, Ohio. ASHLEY (STOUFFER) MANFULL and her husband, Michael, welcomed a daughter, Brooke Elizabeth, on March 27, 2006. COLLEEN (ROWE) MORRIS and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of a daughter, Ruby Topper, on April 12, 2006. The Morris family lives in Renfrew, Pa. THAD SAY is a department manager for the Bank of America in Hunt Valley, Md. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of a daughter, Isabelle Sophia, born Aug. 23, 2005. They reside in Sparks, Md. JOY (MOWRY) and RICHARD SCHWARTZ welcomed a daughter, Emily, on Dec. 28, 2005. Big brother Luke is 3. The family lives in Centreville, Va. ALISSA (HERMANN) SGRO and her husband, Bruce, welcomed a second daughter, Angela Kimberlee, on Feb. 13, 2006. Sister Nina is 2. Alissa has been teaching for 10 years in the Hermitage (Pa.) School District and is currently teaching ninth- and tenth-grade English at Hickory High School. ANGELA (STONE) SMITH and her husband, Charles, announce the birth of a son, Carter Greyson, on June 14, 2005.

classnotes KARIN (GINGERICH) TAYLOR and her husband, David, are the parents of a son, Neisen Lee James, born May 17, 2005. Neisen’s stepsiblings are Hannah, 8, Jacob, 6, and Bethany, 3. KELLI (GUMP) and GREG WATSON announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Rose, on Jan. 4, 2006. She required some immediate surgery but is now healthy. Her sisters are Amanda, 4, Emily, 2, and Rachel, 1. The Watsons live in Pittsburgh.

1997 BRIAN COLLINS and his wife, Holly, are the parents of a son, Tyler Miles, born May 11, 2006. The Collins family lives in Pittsburgh. MICHAEL ELDER and his wife, Wendy, announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney Diane, on April 21, 2006. Michael continues to teach in Onslow County, N.C. MARK LAZZARI and Lauren Burkert were married July 2, 2005, in Johnstown, Pa. Lazzari earned a master’s degree in earth science in 1999 and a second master’s degree in regional planning in December 2004. He is employed as a watershed/land use planner for Paul C. Rizzo & Associates in their Johnstown, Pa., office. The couple lives in Johnstown. (See Lazzari s Alumni Profile on page 25.) MEGAN (OPDYKE) OWENS and her husband, Andy, are the parents of a son, Andrew Joseph (A.J.), born Sept. 15, 2005. Megan earned a master of arts degree in American history from Villanova in May 2004. She is also a sales director for The Pampered Chef. The family lives in Philadelphia. MEGAN (ROBERTS) RYAN and her husband, Todd, announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Katherine, on March 3, 2006. The Ryans live in Bumpass, Va. JOSH and SUSAN (LAKATOS) SEGERSTROM have a son, Noah James, born July 20, 2004. Sister Erin is 3. The family resides in Novi, Mich.

NATHAN SMITH and his wife, Beth Ann, welcomed a son, Steven Syratt, on May 25, 2006. The Smiths reside in Allison Park, Pa. VANESSA (WOLL) WATNE and her husband, Jamie, announce the birth of a daughter, Ana Leigh, on Aug. 12, 2005. SANDRA WOOLCOTT and David Doane were married in November 2004 and now live in Tonawanda, N.Y. They welcomed a son, Cy Rion, on March 17, 2006. Sandra has been a teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools for the past five years.

1998 MICHELLE (FREEMAN) and RUSSELL BAFFORD are the parents of a daughter, Grace Tessa, born March 21, 2005. JENNIFER (BENTZ) BUCK and her husband, Kris, announce the birth of their son, Zachary Tyler, on March 10, 2006. They live in Troy, Ohio. SHAWN and ERIKA (LASHER) CALIHAN announce the arrival of a son, Bryce Ryan, on Jan. 24, 2006. The family resides in Lexington, Ky., where they own their own furniture business. JULIE (MARSHALL) and MICHAEL ’96 DICAPRIO announce the birth of a son, Collin Marshall, on May 26, 2006. He joins Carter, 2, at home in Allison Park, Pa. ANGELA (THOMPSON) and JOHN FOLTZ welcomed a son, Joshua Taylor, on Feb. 12, 2006. Joshua was born two months premature but is home in Hanover, Pa., and doing well. His brothers are John, 3, and Nathaniel, 1. LAURA (OTTO) and ANDY ’97 GAYDOS have a new daughter, Rosemary Eileen, born March 16, 2006. Rosemary’s brother, Micah, is 2. KRISTINA (CARLSTROM) GRAHAM and her husband, Dan, announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Elisabeth, on Aug. 16, 2005. The Grahams live in Venetia, Pa. ROBERT and SHARON (DAVIS) HANCOCK welcomed a daughter, Lillian Grace, on June 10, 2006. She joins Emma, 5, and Alexander, 2, at home in Corning, N.Y. ELIZABETH (SNYDER) KIMMEL and her husband, Peter, are the parents of a son, Nathaniel Dennis, born June 13, 2006. Brother Noah is 3. The Kimmels live in Kittanning, Pa.

JENNIFER (HOOGERBRUGGE) and DEREK ’97 MOSES welcomed a son, Jacen Kyle, to the family on April 29, 2006. He joins brother Colin, 2, at home in Belcamp, Md. AMANDA (LOOSE) and PATRICK ’97 O’LEARY welcomed twins, Keegan Douglas and Aidan Seamus, born May 9, 2006. Their brother, Brendan, is 3. The family resides in Green Bay, Wisc. MATTHEW PRYOR and his wife, Michele, welcomed a son, Carsten David, on Jan. 16, 2006. Carsten joins Lindley, 3, at home in Selinsgrove, Pa. STEFANIE (EVANS) RUDNICKE and her husband, Paul, announce the birth of a daughter, Hannah Grace, on Feb. 25, 2006. They live in Winston Salem, N.C. CLINTON SANKO and his wife, Katie, are the parents of a daughter, Alyssa Katherine, born April 12, 2005. Alyssa’s brother, Connor, is 3. The family lives in Hixson, Tenn. LISA (DANIEL) SHEN and husband Allen welcomed a son, Owen, born May 12, 2006. LISA (PASCAL) SOBOLAK was named a Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year. She teaches first- and second-graders at Souderton (Pa.) Charter School and was picked by the Wall-Mart in Hilltown. She won a check for the school, a personal gift card and a certificate. Several store employees presented the award in her classroom, and later the entire school gathered to celebrate. Sobolak has been at the charter school since it opened in 2000. GRETA (KESSLER) TYLKA and her husband, Matthew, welcomed a daughter, Elena Elyse, on Nov. 16, 2005. KRISTIN (LOVE) and SCOTT ’97 WALTON welcomed a son, Cole Michael, on June 1, 2006. He joins Kathryn, 4, and Andrew, 2, at home in Streetsboro, Ohio.

1999 MOLLY (HANNAH) ADERHOLT began working part time as an attorney with Steptoe and Johnson, PLLC, in Morgantown, W.Va. She works primarily in the general litigation and labor/employment departments. She continues to volunteer with Young Life and stay home (when not working) with her two daughters, Annalese, 4, and Lucy, 1.

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classnotes BOB AYTON is the new head basketball coach at Dunnellon High School in Dunnellon, Fla. Previously, he was varsity assistant coach. He teaches chemistry and physics at the school he joined in 2005. CHRIS BRADSTREET and his wife, Molly, have a daughter, Amelia, born Aug. 20, 2005. They live in Canton, Ohio. DANIELLE (RUDOLPH) BROCHU and her husband, Bill, welcomed a daughter, Ella, on Nov. 18, 2005. The Brochus live in Sutton, Mass. JOSH BRUMBAUGH was ordained in March 2006 at Parkway Baptist Church in St. Louis. He is a May 2006 graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary. He has received a call to be the pastor of Oak Grove Church in Evansville, Wis. Josh and wife, ALI (BROBERG) BRUMBAUGH, also welcomed a son, Gabriel Joseph, into their family on Feb. 20, 2006. He joins brothers David and Zachary and sister Abigail. SHAWNA (HUBBARD) CARLIN and her husband, Matthew, have a new son, Ryan Matthew, born Feb. 24, 2006. The Carlins reside in Webster, N.Y. JONATHAN and SANDEE (JOHNSTON) COGAN added a son to the family when they adopted Jeshurun Rashad on April 7, 2006. He joined the Cogans in February 2004 through foster care. Following the adoption, the Cogans moved to Virginia where GEICO had transferred Jonathan to the Fredericksburg office. They are in the process of adopting a sibling group of four from Ethiopia. BRIAN DIETZ was ordained as a minister in February at Grace Chapel in Lexington, Mass. He served Grace Chapel for the past four years as pastor of middle school ministry. ERIN (SMITH) JOHNSON and her husband, Matthew, welcomed a son, Jacob Lewis, on May 1, 2006. The Johnsons make their home in Ashland, Ohio. ERIC KEPHART received his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree in June from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently completing an internship at Altoona Hospital in Altoona, Pa.

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NATHAN KLETZING is a hardware systems assurance engineer at Bombardier in Pittsburgh. He and his wife, Jill, welcomed a daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, on Jan. 13, 2006. Brother Patrick is 2. SHANNON (HANNA) and GREG ’98 MILINOVICH announce the birth of a son, Jackson Andrew, on Jan. 25, 2005. The family now lives in Annandale, N.J. ANDREW and ELIZABETH (BOOTAY) ROCKWELL welcomed a daughter, Charlotte Katherine, on Oct. 15, 2005. Sisters are Faith, 5, and Lillian, 3. The family lives in Pittsburgh. MICHELLE (KOMLOS) ROUSH and her husband, James, welcomed their second son, Adam David, on May 7, 2006. Big brother James “Jack” is 1. The family lives in Leetsdale, Pa. AMY VALENTINE and Justin Bilsland were married Dec. 10, 2005, at St. Bernard Church in Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Amy is a finance and operations analyst for Chromalox Inc., and Justin is a senior financial analyst for Voyager Group LP. They reside in Mt. Lebanon.

2000 TIFFANY BAXENDELL and Thomas Bridge were married June 11, 2006, during regular worship at Falls Church (Va.) Presbyterian Church. Tom is a 2000 graduate of Denison University. Tiffany is now working as an IT agent with Randstad Professional. The couple lives in Arlington, Va. SARA (FATH) BENOIT graduated from the University of Akron with the degree Master of Science in Management (MSM) in Information Systems Management. Since March 2004, she has been working as network administrator at the Summit County (Ohio) Board of Elections in Akron.

DIONA (THOMPSON) BRICK is the new administrator of fiscal and management services for Venango County, Pa. Previously, she worked as finance director for the Franklin/Grove City YMCA. KATE (DINSMORE) and PAUL ’99 BRITTON welcomed a son, William Talbott, on May 10, 2006. The Brittons reside in Abingdon, Md. SUSAN BURKETT, ESQ. was honored when Burkett Law Offices, LLC, won the 2006 Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Attorney” as voted by the readers of the East-West edition of the “Pittsburgh TribuneReview.” Burkett Law Offices is owned by Susan and her sister, Elizabeth Burkett, Esq. SHAUN and MELISSA (ALKSON ’99) BUSLER announce the birth of a son, Benjamin Paul, on April 15, 2006. His brother, Isaac, is 2. They live in Butler, Pa. EMILY (ROCHE) CANTILINA and her husband, Jeremy, welcomed a son, Peter Stanley, on May 10, 2006. Additionally, in March, Emily became a teacher consultant with the National Writing Project of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The family resides in Milford, N.J. MEGHAN (SAXON) COTTOM and her husband, Jared, announce the birth of a daughter, Alice Elizabeth, born June 28, 2005. The Cottoms live in Bridgeville, Pa. LISA (BRADY) EPSTEEN and her husband, Rick, are the parents of Madison, 3, and a new son, Noah. They live in Lafayette, Ind. THERESA (NUMER) GARVIN and her husband, Stephen, announce the arrival of a daughter, Naomi Grace, on Aug. 31, 2005. MEGAN (EVANS) and ROB ’01 HILL welcomed a son, Brad McGarvey, on July 5, 2006. The Hills reside in Clinton, Miss. NICOLE (HABLE) and JEREMY KENNEDY welcomed a son, Sean Patrick, on Aug. 16, 2005. They live in Fullerton, Calif. NATHAN MOORE reports that he recently escaped from the University of Minnesota Graduate School where he defended a Ph.D. in physics. He lives with his wife, Sara, and daughter, Olivia, in Winona, Minn., where he teaches physics to undergrads at Winona State University. PETER POLIZZI and his wife, Allison, are the parents of a son, Alexander, born Feb. 5, 2004.

classnotes JESSICA (BRALLIER) and JAMES ’99 RANDALL have a new son, Peyton Matthew, born Jan. 12, 2006. The family lives in Cranberry Township, Pa. KARA (DREW) REMALEY and her husband, Christopher, welcomed a daughter, Kate Lauren, on May 17, 2005. Kate’s brother, Colton, is 5. The Remaleys live in Cowansville, Pa. JONATHAN RICKER and his wife, Stacey, announce the birth of a son, Keaton Michael, on March 12, 2006. They make their home in Centerville, Ohio. MELISSA (HANSEN) RIGGS and her husband, Jim, announce the arrival of a son, Brennan Jacob, on March 30, 2006. The family lives in Carrollton, Texas. CHRISTINE (SIBENAC) and MARK ’97 SWIFT welcomed a daughter, Elizabeth Catherine, on May 18, 2006. The Swifts reside in Butler, Pa.

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2001 LISA (GILLILAND) DYE and her husband, Michael, are the parents of a son, Owen Emerson, born June 13, 2006. The Dye family lives in Stoneboro, Pa. LISA (KEEHLWETTER) and CRAIG ’96 GYERGYO welcomed their second daughter, Lucy Mae, on May 31, 2006. Sister Molly is 1. They reside in Mercer, Pa. RYAN and KAMI (LEUKHARDT) HAUSER announce the birth of a daughter, Grace Anne, on Nov. 15, 2005. The Hausers live in Level Green, Pa. JOHN and LAYNE (BUCKLEN) HEDDEN welcomed a son, Alexander James, on April 21, 2006. Alex has a brother, Jackson, 2. SARAH HILL and Jimmy Wells were married in October 2005 and both now work as resident physicians in internal medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. REBECCA (SKINNER) KAUFOLD graduated from Heidelberg College with a Master of Business Administration and received the 2006 Outstanding MBA Student Award in recognition of exemplary scholarship and leadership in pursuit of the MBA degree.

Alumnae friends from the Class of 2000 met in Colorado Springs for a weekend reunion in May 2006. Pictured at the top of Pike’s Peak, from left to right: Meghan (Kellogg) McMichael, Katie Britton, Laura Willby, Lacey Wagers, Stephanie Cooper, Susan Burkett and Larissa Cooper. ANDREW KIBLER and ANNE MARIE ZAMBITO ’00 were married in summer 2005. They are living in Cleveland, where Andrew is completing his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University. LYNDSAY (YOUNKINS) and JASON LINK welcomed twin daughters, Makenzie Paige and Kendall Riley, on March 4, 2006. Jason received his DMD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine on May 20, 2006, and Lyndsay earned her master’s degree in secondary education math and science from Slippery Rock University on May 13, 2006. Jason is now a dentist in a private practice in Roaring Spring, Pa. The Links are living in Natrona Heights. DANIEL LYKER graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a master’s degree in computer science. He is working as an application developer for Amerinet in Cranberry Township.

MATTHEW MCHALE received the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree in June from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is currently in a dual residency program, both military and civilian, in general surgery at Wilford Halle Medical Center and University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. BETHANY (MORGAN) NORDMAN obtained a doctor of medicine degree from the Penn State College of Medicine. Her husband, CORY NORDMAN, graduated cum laude with an M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. They reside in Pittsburgh and began their residencies at UPMC in June in internal medicine and general surgery, respectively.

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classnotes REBECCA RIGGLE and Daniel Hall were married May 13, 2006, in Harbison Chapel. Rebecca and Daniel are serving as missionaries in North Africa with Campus Crusade for Christ. ANNETTE (GILSON) ROBERTS and her husband, Bruce, welcomed a son, Luke, on April 14, 2006. The Roberts family lives in Stoneboro, Pa. LINDSAY (THOMPSON) RODGERS and her husband, Adam, announce the birth of a second son, Nelson Randall, on March 19, 2006. Brother Owen is 2. MELODY (CLAYPOOLE) SCARDINA and her husband, Michael, are the parents of a daughter, Lydia Rebecca, born May 29, 2006. She joins brothers Anthony, 4, and Henry, 2, in Fenelton, Pa. JONATHAN SHIRK graduated from Pittsburgh’s Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in May with a master of divinity degree. He has been a youth ministry intern with North Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Wexford, Pa. ANDY and AMBER (HILL) STITES welcomed a son, Caleb Douglas, on March 28, 2006. Caleb joins Alana, 2, at home in Wexford, Pa. LAURA (PRATT) TAUCHER and her husband, Dean, welcomed a daughter, Doris Elaine, born June 2, 2006. KELLY (JACOBSON) VENABLE and her husband, Peter, are the parents of a son, Daniel Thomas, born April 25, 2006. Daniel joins Hannah, 1, at home in Pittsburgh.

2002 REBECCA (COFFIN) and JACOB ’04 ANDERSON announce the birth of a daughter, Gretta Jane, on June 21, 2006. The Andersons live in Fairfax, Va.

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A Day at Jones Day

Several Grove City graduates are legal professionals working together at Jones Day in Pittsburgh. From left are Matt Divelbiss ’02, Jim O’Leary ’01, Kristin (Morton ’97) Kozusko, Andy Kozusko ’96, Erica (Jones ’02) Burgess and Matt Johnson ’03. Not pictured is Jones Day colleague Dave Mitchell ’91. INGRID BOEHM and BARRY DEEMS were married Sept. 5, 2004, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Tariffville, Conn. They currently reside in West Hartford, Conn. Ingrid works for Aetna as an account manager and Barry is an associate in the United Technologies’ operations leadership program. JEFF CHIDESTER was mentioned in a speech given by Brian Mulroney, the former prime minister of Canada. The April speech on environmental issues referred to Chidester’s published account of a conversation between former President Ronald Reagan and his national security adviser Frank Carlucci. Chidester is research director for presidential and special projects at the University of Virginia. KORIE (SELL) COUNTS earned her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in June 2006. She accepted a post doctoral position with Dr. Rashmi Hedge at the University of Cincinnati Children’s Research Hospital in the developmental biology department. Her husband, Danny, is an electrical designer at M-Corporations in Cincinnati. They live in Burlington, Ky.

CLAUDIA (LONG) and JASON ’01 DEPNER welcomed a daughter, Carrie Riley, on May 16, 2006. VINCENT and MELISSA (LANDIS) EILENBERGER announce the birth of a son, Roman Vincent, on April 30, 2006. Melissa graduated from Lock Haven University with a master’s degree in health science and was certified a physician assistant. In November 2005, Vincent accepted a position with America’s Lemonade Stand as a fundraising director. They reside in Altoona, Pa. ANNE-MARIE (PARR) FAUSTO and her husband, Matthew, are the parents of a daughter, Alexa Rae, born May 7, 2006. The Faustos live in Hillsboro, Ore. ERIC GOLZ is a new assistant coach for the University of Iowa women’s soccer team. He was named to the position in March and is working with field players for the Hawkeyes. MATT HALL graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with an M.Div. in May 2006. He began a pursuit of his Th.M. (master of theology) this fall. He resides in Louisville, Ky., with wife JEANNIE (KLEIN ’01) HALL and son George, 1. LAURA KROLAK and David Bridges Jr. were married on April 8, 2006, at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, Va. Laura teaches seventh-grade language arts and is pursuing her M.A. in English at George Mason University. David is a senior loan officer and branch manager for Carteret Mortgage Corp. They reside in Woodbridge, Va. AMANDA (BERNHARDT) MENNELL and her husband, William, welcomed a daughter, Gracyn Rosena, on May 1, 2006. The Mennells live in Baltimore, Md. JESSICA (LINEHAN) and ADRIAN ’01 MONZA announce the birth of a daughter, Erica Joy, in November 2005. ADRIENNE ORRIS is the new girls basketball coach at Slippery Rock (Pa.) High School. Previously, she was the head coach at Patrick Henry High School in Richmond, Va.

classnotes DAN STOFFER and his wife, Amber, are the parents of a son, Jace Matthew, born April 24, 2006. They live in Canton, Ohio. T.L. THOMPSON is the new girls basketball coach at Grove City High School. She will be teaching fourth or fifth grade in the Grove City School District. Most recently, she was the assistant coach at Franklin (Pa.) High School. LAURIE (LITZINGER) and GEOFFREY SWANSON announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Grace, on March 15, 2006. Their home is in Avon, Conn.

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2003 JEN BAIN and DEVIN REILLY were married July 3, 2005, at Northway Christian Community in Wexford, Pa. They now reside in Bellevue, Pa. JENNIFER (COLES) LEITCH is an elementary teacher in the Butler (Pa.) Area School District. She and husband AARON LEITCH reside in Cranberry Township. JILL (CHESS) PAXTON and her husband, Scott, are the parents of a son, Luke James, born Nov. 17, 2005. The Paxtons live in Manassas, Va. NICOLE (SEARS) RECKHART and her husband welcomed a son, Noah Andrew, born March 17, 2006. BEN and JAIMIE (STEPP) SCHROCK welcomed a son, Grayson, born Jan. 20, 2006. The Schrocks live in Wooster, Ohio. MATTHEW SKIPPER, an aide for Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.) in Washington, D.C., was named one of “The 50 Most Beautiful People on Capital Hill.” The list was published in July by “The Hill,” a newspaper for and about the U.S. Congress. Skipper has been a professional staff member for the House Administration Committee for three years.

Four Grove City alums and fellow Sigma Alpha Sigma brothers met in Berlin, Germany, to attend this year’s World Cup. Pictured at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium are, from left, Nathan Burgess ’03, Steve Harley ’01, Sam Bigley ’01 and Beau Marburger ’02. The photo was taken at the quarterfinal match on June 30 between Germany and Argentina. After a 1-1 tie in regulation, Germany won in penalty kicks. COLLEEN (PIKER) STUMPF received her juris doctor degree in May from Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. While at Dickinson, Stumpf was an articles editor for the “Penn State International Law Review” and her comment, “Diverse Economies – Same Problems: The Struggle for Corporate Governance Reform in Russia and the United States,” was published in the law review’s summer 2006 edition. She accepted an associate position with Quinn, Buseck, Leemhuis, Toohey and Kroto, Inc., an Erie law firm, where she will practice estate planning and administration, and business law. MYRON and ABIGAIL (SAKOWSKI) YODER announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Ruth, on May 8, 2006. The Yoders live in Mansfield, Pa.

2004 MARY (MIHELI) CALER earned a Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Virginia. She is staying at the university to continue the Ph.D. phase. MELISSA HINNEBUSCH and DOUGLAS BARNES ’02 were married Nov. 5, 2005, in McMurray, Pa. Melissa is a preschool teacher at The Goddard School in Twinsburg, Ohio. Doug is a mechanical engineer for Karpinski in Cleveland. They live in Northfield, Ohio. ANDY LUBBERT is a 2nd lieutenant in the Marines and his platoon is in Al Asad, Iraq, where he has been since January 2006 and will remain until January 2007.

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These 2006 Tri-Rho grads enjoyed a Caribbean cruise in late May, stopping for a photo in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. From left to right are: Joel Gilliland, Brian Gurley, Kevin Sirey, Jon Sanders and Joe Vansovich. GRANT MCKINNEY, a math teacher in the Hampton Township (Pa.) School District, coached the school’s ultimate Frisbee team. “The Hampton Ultimate” competed in the Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League and made it to the Eastern Championships. ERIN RADVANSKY graduated as valedictorian from the Citizens Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 2006. She accepted a position at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh as an operating room nurse and plans to continue her education in the medical field. ELIZABETH ROLLICK was promoted to marketing area representative for Countrywide Bank. In her new position, she will be supervising all marketing and advertising in the Pittsburgh area. She joined the company in October 2005.

2005 MATTHEW “MAX” BENENATI and Bethany Romanko were married July 1, 2006, in Goshen, N.Y. They live in Erie, where Max is attending medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Bethany is a teacher and is earning her master’s in reading at Edinboro University.

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AMY BOWERS and ERNIE MATHEWS were married July 16, 2005, in Burlington, Vt. They currently reside in Portsmouth, N.H. KELLI BURNS and BRAD DUTTON were married May 27, 2006, in Stevensville, Md. They currently reside in Pittsburgh, where Kelli is a commercial real estate underwriter for CreditVest, Inc. and Brad is an actuary for Towers Perrin. KATE DIMARCO and JASON MCKENZIE were married July 8, 2006, in Warwick, N.Y. Kate is a Spanish teacher at Bellevue (Wash.) High School and Jason is an associate for REI outdoor sporting goods.

RENEE ERTLEY and PATRICK DONAHUE ’04 were married Jan. 21, 2006, at Manor Brethren in Christ Church in Lancaster, Pa. Patrick is a safety consultant with Federated Insurance and Renee will pursue a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology at Penn State College of Medicine. They reside in Emigsville, Pa. SARAH FUHREY and JONATHAN HUBER were married June 10, 2006. They live in Texas, where Jonathan is earning a Ph.D. in immunology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Sarah edits for a publishing house. CHARLIE HILDBOLD has been working for the Pittsburgh Pirates since December 2005 in the outbound sales department, a branch of ticket sales. He reports he had a first-row seat for this year’s All-Star Game. KATHLEEN LUDWIG recently earned a master of science in library science at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. KELCIE RODINA and Nelson Mascarenhas were married June 24, 2006, at St. Louise de Marillac Church in Bethel Park, Pa. They live in Woodbridge, Va. Kelcie is a fourth-grade teacher in Prince William County and Nelson is a firefighter/paramedic for Fairfax County.

2006 KRISTEN OVER and LUKE HENRY ’05 were married June 17, 2006, in Clarion, Pa. They now make their home in Erie.

inmemory he Grove City College Alumni Association places a book in Henry Buhl Library in memory of each alumnus for whom the Alumni Office receives written notification of death, including a copy of the obituary. In addition to paying tribute to the lives of deceased alumni, the books will benefit current and future students. If you would like to support Grove City College through a will bequest or other charitable estate plan, contact Marcus J. Fish ’97, director of planned gifts, at (866) 386-3422 or mjfish@gcc.edu.

ROSE (WALTERS) MCKAY ’32 died April 9, 2006. She taught at Edinboro, Grove City and Stoneboro (Pa.) high schools, later teaching retailing and English at Shippensburg State College. She was an avid gardener and watercolorist. Surviving are a daughter, a son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. MARY E. CAMPBELL ’34 died Jan. 21, 2005. She was a business English teacher in the Grove City public schools. At the time of her passing, her home was in Jacksonville, Fla. ROBERT H. MCBURNEY ’35 died March 17, 2006. He was living in New Castle, Pa. Once a high school business teacher in New Castle, he later founded McBurney & Co. Real Estate, where he worked until retirement in 1997. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and raising Christmas trees. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, a stepdaughter and grandchildren. MATILDA (LANGDON) BLACK ’36 died July 3, 2006. Growing up in Mercer, Pa., she helped with the family store. She also worked as a court stenographer, high school business teacher and taught sewing. She enjoyed bridge, golf and, most recently, lived in North Richland Hills, Texas. Surviving are a daughter, sister Barbara (Langdon ’54) Milan and two grandchildren. SARA “SALLY” (DAVIS) SMITH ’36 died Aug. 6, 2006. Surviving are four sons and five grandchildren. ROBERTA (DRAKE) RUFF ’37 died March 30, 2006. Living in Butler, Pa., she was deeply committed to the community. She served on the board of the Butler County Symphony Association, including a term as president, was active in her church and drove for Meals on Wheels for 30 years. She was also a 50-year member of the PEO Sisterhood. She is survived by five children and six grandchildren, as well as former husband Curtis Ruff ’37. ELIZABETH (COBLER) GOFF ’38 died April 29, 2006. She taught music in West Middlesex (Pa.) public schools for 35 years, gave private piano lessons and was a church organist for many years. Most recently, she was living in Midland, Mich. Survivors include a brother, stepchildren and two nieces. C. REEVES LANGDON ’38 died May 11, 2006. A Navy veteran of World War II, he lived in Mercer, Pa., and had managed the former Langdon’s Department Store there with his sister. He leaves a daughter, two sons, sister Barbara (Langdon ’54) Milan, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

JOHN W. NICKUM ’38 died April 14, 2006. He was a banker, serving as CEO of banks in South Bend, Ind., and Chicago, where he retired from Lasalle National Bank. During World War II, he was an officer in the Navy. He was involved in Kiwanis, Rotary, Masons, his church and was an avid fisherman. Surviving are a daughter, a son, a brother, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ANNA D. WATTS ’38 died March 31, 2006. She was living in Canton, Pa. ANNA (ROSSMAN) ANDERSON ’39 died April 16, 2006. A registered nurse, she worked at Albany (N.Y.) County Nursing Home for 10 years. She and her family also lived in Ridgewood, N.J., for many years. She enjoyed church activities and singing in the choir. Survivors include a daughter, a son, a sister, six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. DAVID F. FITHIAN ’39 died April 3, 2006. He made a home in Tucson, Ariz., and was retired from the Tucson Public Schools. He was involved in Rotary, Habitat for Humanity and his church. Surviving are two sons and three grandchildren, including Heather (Fithian ’88) Carothers and husband Eric Carothers ’85; and Dawn (Fithian ’92) Proper and husband Shawn Proper ’92. Also surviving are three great-grandchildren; sister Margaret (Fithian ’44) and her husband Gerald ’43 Bovard; and a brother and sisterin-law Eldora (Kalp ’42) Fithian. JOHN R. HOBAUGH ’39 died March 18, 2006. He worked on the Manhattan Project during World War II, then worked for many years with an oil shale pilot plant. He loved to read. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, a son and grandchildren. EVA MAE (CHRISTIE) MERRICK ’39 died Dec. 1, 2005. A resident of Beaver Falls, Pa., she was the driving force in the restoration of the Merrick Art Gallery in New Brighton. A patron of the arts, she founded the Women’s Council, was the Jaycee Woman of the Year and was very involved in the community. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, four grandchildren, a great-grandson, brother Franchard Christie ’51 and sister Donna (Christie ’46) Auer . MILDRED “MIDI” (HAUSER) GLICK ’40 died Dec. 13, 2005. She lived in Akron, Ohio, and was a retired English teacher from Highland and Revere high schools. She is survived by a son and daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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inmemory DR. JAMES R. LIKENS ’40 died Aug. 6, 2006. An osteopathic physician in Sharon and Hermitage, Pa., he retired at age 69. He was a founder of Shenango Valley Osteopathic Hospital in Farrell, where he also had a street named after him. He was a Kiwanian and Mason and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving are a son, a grandson and a brother. LEON H. MYERS ’40 died July 11, 2006. He taught in Bellevue, Pa., then served in the Navy during World War II. He returned to teaching business education in Stoneboro, Pa., and retired in 1977. He was active within his church and was an avid Penn State football fan, attending hundreds of games. Surviving are his wife, Edith, three daughters, a son, nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. HARRY L. FICHTER JR. ’42 died Aug. 16, 2006. He was a chemical engineer with 16 patents to his name and a research scientist who worked with petroleum products, film, photography and radiation detection devices. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Laura Jane (Spitler ’43) Fichter, a son, two daughters, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. DOROTHY (LEFFLER) DEILY ’43 died July 23, 2005. She lived in Hudson, Ohio, and is survived by husband Joseph, a daughter, three sons, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. BARBARA (FLODING) MORRIS ’44 died July 10, 2006. She was the 1944 May Queen at Grove City College, and worked as a secretary for the W.O. Strausbaugh Motor Co. from 1944 to 1951. She lived in Boardman, Ohio, where she was treasurer of her church for 22 years. Survivors include her husband, William; three daughters, including Kathy (Morris ’74) Macaulay and her husband, Harry Macaulay ’72, and Mariellen (Morris ’80) Timmer; a sister and four grandchildren. CHARLOTTE (MORLEY) DAVIDSON ’45 died March 16, 2006. She taught music in Emlenton, Pa. Surviving are her husband, Norvin Davidson ’43, a son and two brothers. NANCY (SIPE) HOUSEHOLDER ’45 died May 8, 2006. When living in Beaver Valley, Pa., she was a secretary at Brighton Electric Steel Casting and was golf committee chairman and social chair of the Beaver Valley Country Club. She and her husband, Gerald Householder ’44, moved to Tequesta, Fla., in 1982. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, two grandchildren and a great-grandson.

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WILLIAM J. REESE ’48 died Nov. 15, 2005. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Reese retired as a chemical engineer for the Merck Corp. in 1977, at which time he moved to Flagler Beach, Fla. He was an artist and has some of his work on display at the Flagler Beach Library. Survivors include three daughters, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

J. NEIL SCHOLL ’50 died May 5, 2006. A Marine veteran of World War II, he established Bi-Rite Oil and RAD Services of Monroeville, Pa. He lived in Ford City, where he was active in his church, served as a Hospice volunteer and loved the Steelers, boating and dogs. Survivors include his wife, Mea, a son and daughter, two sisters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JOSEPH W. LOGAN ’49 died March 30, 2006. He was living in Pittsburgh. Surviving are two daughters, a son, four grandchildren and a sister.

JAMES P. HUGHES ’51 died April 17, 2006. He was living in California City, Calif.

SUSAN (BEATTY) BARNHART ’50 died March 10, 2006. She had been a school teacher, and in later years, a real estate agent. She was living in Raleigh, N.C. Surviving are a son, a daughter and four grandchildren.

JAMES B. HILL ’54 died March 8, 2006. A World War II veteran, he worked 40 years with Allegheny Ludlum Steel as a manager. He lived Cabot, Pa., and was very active in his church. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, three sons, six grandchildren and a sister.

D. EDWARD BRYANT ’50 died Feb. 24, 2006. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He taught from 1950-57 in West Middlesex, Pa., then moved to Kane where he taught chemistry and biology until 1987. He was involved with the American Legion, Masons and Elks and was an avid golfer and bowler. Surviving are his wife, Shirley, two daughters and four grandchildren, including Bryan Schwab ’08. CATHERINE (MARTIN) COREY ’50 died Jan. 23, 2006. She was living in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., with husband John Corey ’50, who survives. DR. O. HOWARD HECKATHORNE JR. ’50 died June 26, 2006. He was a practicing dentist in Beaver, Pa., for more than 29 years and was a fellow in several dental academies. He was active in the Beaver community and in the Myrtle Beach community, where he and his wife moved 17 years ago. There, he played percussion in the Long Bay Symphony. He also served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict and served on the College’s Alumni Council. Surviving are his wife, Diane; five children; three grandchildren; and sister Helen (Heckathorne ’40) Anderson. FRANK B. MURPHY ’50 died May 6, 2006. An Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict, he was hired by ALCOA in 1955 in Monroeville, Pa., and worked there until his retirement in 1984. In retirement, he started his own company, REMGRO, a broker for manufacturers of recycling equipment. Most recently, he was living in Holly Springs, N.C. Surviving are a sister, three sons and grandchildren.

SHIRLEY M. DEAN ’53 died Oct. 16, 2005.

KELLER F. JOHNSON ’54 died June 12, 2006. He lived in Trinity, Fla., and retired as a lieutenant colonel after 26 years with the Marine Corps. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a church elder. Survivors are wife Diane, a son, a daughter, a brother and four grandchildren. JOSEPH SMITH ’55 died March 25, 2006. He was a retired advertising manager with A.M. Byers Co. and General Refractories Co. He lived in Pittsburgh and is survived by his wife, Marlene, three sons, five grandchildren and a sister. CARL R. JACK ’65 died May 3, 2006. He lived in St. Paul, Minn., and volunteered at Bethesda Rehab Hospital. Survivors are wife Sharon, daughter, son and many GCC cousins. GENE M. HAMMITT ’56 died Sept. 23, 2005. He lived in Meadville, Pa. FREDERICK W. KRETZER ’56 died June 28, 2006. An Army veteran, he joined his father at the Kretzer Construction Company Inc. in Flushing, N.Y.; it later became K-Way Associates. In 2000, Kretzer and his wife, Carolyn, and their greyhounds moved to White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a son and a sister. EDWIN C. RUNYAN ’56 died April 8, 2006. He was an Army veteran and retired from the Miami-Dade Public School System, where he was an internal funds auditor. He was a member of the Downtown Miami Lions Club, which gave him the 1976-77 Lion of the Year Award for his volunteer work with Lighthouse for the Blind.

inmemory JOHN E. SANDBERG ’57 died Feb. 15, 2006. He had worked in Jamestown, N.Y., as executive vice president of Maddox Table Company and in management at Master Carvers. After retirement, he resided in Lakewood and Naples, Fla. He was skilled in home improvement. Surviving are his wife, Judy; four daughters, including Kathleen (Sandberg ’79) Leinenweber and her husband, Fred Leinenweber ’76; and nine grandchildren.

JANIE (NEELY) EVENS ’71 died July 4, 2006, in Peachtree City, Ga. She worked for Delta Air Lines and Worldspan for more than 23 years as a reservation system/computer based instruction manager. An avid golfer, she was president and later chairwoman of the local women’s golf association. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Evens ’70, two stepchildren, a grandchild, a sister and a brother.

DR. RAYMOND E. KADUNCE ’59 died June 12, 2006. Living in Greensboro, N.C., he was a Moore Award professor at Greensboro College, where he retired in 1999 after 31 years as a chemistry professor. An Army veteran of the Korean conflict, he was an avid fisherman and gardener. Surviving are his wife, Virginia, a son and daughter, grandchildren, a sister and two brothers, Daniel Kadunce ’60 and William Kadunce ’63.

MARK W. BROWN ’74 died Feb. 27, 2006. He made his home in Bluffton, S.C., where he owned Mark Brown and Associates and its subsidiaries Golfrealestate OnLine and Prestwick 12 Golf. He started the Hilton Head Amateur Golf Association, founded “Hilton Head Golfer’s Guide” and “Links Magazine” and was a “Golfweek” course rater. Survivors include his wife, Cindy, a son, a stepdaughter and stepson, and two brothers.

GEORGE M. KEFFER ’60 died March 12, 2006. He was living in Gilbert, Ariz., and is survived by his wife, Kyra, a son and a daughter. JAMES E. PIPER ’60 died Nov. 25, 2005, in Titusville, Pa. A metallurgical engineer, he was employed for 32 years with Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Division. He also did independent consulting. A Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, he was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife, Doris, two sons, two daughters, ten grandchildren and a sister. KAREN (SHORT) HUFF ’63 died March 28, 2006. She lived in Indianapolis and worked as an account analyst for G.L. Pittsford & Associates, from which she retired in 2006. Survivors include two daughters, four grandchildren, sister Myrna Short ’61 and former husband William Huff ’68. WILLIAM J. LONG ’63 died Dec. 9, 2005. He was living in Mooresville, N.C. He retired from Allstate Insurance after 27 years of service and was former owner of Triangle Insurance of Mooresville. He was an Air National Guard veteran. Surviving are his fiancée and two stepchildren. RICHARD T. BAILEY ’64 died March 16, 2006. He was a chemical engineer for Armstrong World Industries for 32 years. After retirement, he worked part-time for Progessive Forms and Labels in Harrisburg, Pa. Surviving are his wife, JoAnne, his father, two daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, a brother and a sister.

LYNN (EAGER) STOUT ’78 died Aug. 15, 2006. She spent the last year living in Parker, Colo., providing a loving home for her family. She is survived by her husband, Dan Stout ’77; two daughters, including Christine (Stout ’01) Kerin; a granddaughter; her mother; a sister, Melissa (Eager ’91) Craig; and a brother. GARY L. WARREN ’78 died Sept. 3, 2006. He had a successful career as an investment executive, most recently serving as director of retirement and investment services at Benefits Resource Group in Cleveland. He earned an MBA and held several certifications and professional licenses. He enjoyed traveling and camping. Survivors include his wife, Susan, a son and daughter, his mother and a brother, Jeff Warren ’91. KEITH S. GRUMBINE ’82 died June 23, 2006. He was living in Grantville, Pa., where he was the sales manager for Grumbine’s RV Center Inc. Surviving are his wife, Debora, a daughter and son, his parents and two sisters.

DR. DOROTHEA BOWERS, who taught in Grove City’s education department from 19942001, died May 11, 2006. She helped establish the College’s Early Education Center. She and her husband, the Rev. Jack Bowers, who died May 25, 2006, served the Presbyterian church and worked on many mission trips. Surviving are two daughters and three grandchildren.

THE REV. DR. CHARLES CRESSMAN, a member of the faculty from 1958-1979, died May 18, 2006, in Rocky Mount, Va. He was the first chair of the sociology department at Grove City, and also was an ordained pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna, three children and seven grandchildren. KAREN DANIELSON, RNCEN, director of student health services, died May 10, 2006, after a sudden illness. She joined the Zerbe Health Center staff in 1987 and gave special care to Grove City College’s students, even making homemade chicken soup for those suffering with the cold or flu. She compiled a cookbook of “heart-healthy” healthy recipes and co-hosted a local cable TV cooking show. Survivors include her husband, Dennis; four sons, including Brian Danielson ’98 and wife Melissa (Imhoff ’98) Danielson; daughter-inlaw Janell (Mikesell ’92) Danielson; daughter-in-law Daisy Danielson, who is a nurse at Zerbe Health Center; and seven grandchildren. DR. MICHAEL PRICE, associate professor English, died May 11, 2006, in a motor vehicle accident in Grove City. He joined the College in 1998 and was coadviser of the Speech and Debate Team, leading them in recent years to national tournaments. He specialized in English Renaissance literature and had published several scholarly articles on Shakespeare, Milton and John Donne, winning several awards for his writing. Surviving are his wife Tambi, son Andrew, his parents, a grandmother, a sister and two brothers.

flowerfund The Harbison Chapel Flower Fund has been established to provide fresh flowers weekly throughout the school year. Those wishing to give flowers may do so for $50 per week. For more information, contact Donna Cales at (724) 458-2143 or djcales@gcc.edu.

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Karielle Jewel Belski Born 3-5-05, adopted 9-26-05 Rick ’81 and Marilyn (Dawe ’81) Belski

Leah Faith Both Born 11-21-05 Bill ’81 and Connie (Goughler ’81) Both

Jessica Lauren Browne Born 5-11-04 Josh ’00 and Amy (McCoy ’01) Browne

Peter Matthew Brumbach Born 7-2-05 Matthew ’00 and Erica (Tuckey ’00) Brumbach

Bryce Ryan Calihan Born 1-24-06 Shawn ’98 and Erika (Lasher ’98) Calihan

Vincent John Chiofalo Born 1-7-06 Beth (Schlayer ’95) and John Chiofalo

Jeshurun “Jesse” Rashad Cogan Born 12-6-03, adopted 4-7-06, Jonathan ’99 and Sandra (Johnston ’99) Cogan

Maxwell Edward Dickmann Born 11-4-05 Marc ’95 and Amy Dickmann

Kaitlyn Duffy Born 9-2-04 Andy ’97 and Michele (Balest ’98) Duffy

Caleb Matthew Dummermuth Born 6-26-05, Becky (Rees ’97) and Matt Dummermuth

Noah Jonathan Dutton Born 9-14-05 Brett ’99 and Katy (Wiant ’01) Dutton

Owen Emerson Dye Born 6-13-06 Lisa (Gilliland ’01) and Michael Dye

Roman Vincent Eilenberger Born 4-30-06 Vincent ’02 and Melissa (Landis ’02) Eilenberger

Ashley Brooke Ewing Born 6-26-03 Patrick ’92 and Becky (Benzinger ’96) Ewing

Congratulations New Parents! Grove City College welcomes your new bundle of joy.We want to send your newborn a Grove City College T-shirt. So between the feedings and late-night lullabies, be sure to send the Alumni Relations Office your child’s name and date of birth. Shirts are available only in infant size. Due to the popularity of the Alumni Babies feature, photos will be limited to babies under the age of 3 in GCC shirts only. Digital photos must be high resolution, 300 dpi. Please do not imbed photos in the body of an e-mail message, but rather attach a high-resolution image. Send to Alumni Relations Office, Alumni Babies, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, Pa. 16127 or alumni@gcc.edu. 72

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Jackson Matthew Fabin Born 9-22-05 Matt ’03 and Shannon (Cooper ’03) Fabin

Tyler James Fagan Born 9-14-05 Brian ’98 and Paula (Cunningham ’96) Fagan

Joseph Miles and Samuel Bowman Frank Born 7-3-2004 and 2-28-2006 Tara (Vinton ’89) and Bob Frank

Joshua Alan Fair Born 1-31-06 Matt ’90 and Kathy (Gallagher ’90) Fair

Christian Robert Gager Born 2-3-04 Ryan ’01 and Amber (Hutchinson ’01) Gager

Isaac James Fesmire Born 11-29-04 Eric ’92 and Darcy (Kain ’93) Fesmire

Anna Catherine Forrest Born 7-15-04 Charles ’97 and Julie (Sodergren ’97) Forrest

Aaron Michael Geaslen Born 2-3-06 Ben ’01 and Heather (Patterson ’01) Geaslen

Daniel Matthew Gurtner Born 6-18-05 Daniel ’96 and Beth Gurtner

Joshua, Lauren and Matthew Gunning Born 5-4-05 Bob ’95 and Jen (Durandetta ’96) Gunning

Brad McGarvey Hill Born 7-5-06 Rob ’01 and Megan (Evans ’00) Hill

Rebekah Lynn Hoshauer Born 10-8-05 Glenn ’91 and Laurie (Jones ’91) Hoshauer

Connor John Hoye Born 4-18-05 Matthew ’97 and Lesley (Spencer ’98) Hoye

Simon Joseph Javorsky Born 8-9-04 Joseph ’97 and Meredith Javorsky

Ian James Kaiser Born 4-21-05 Aaron ’99 and Jessica (Worthing ’99) Kaiser

Elizabeth Hope Kerin Born 8-9-05 Bob ’97 and Christy (Stout ’01) Kerin

Andrew Justus Labby Born 11-12-05 Kevin ’94 and Molly Labby

Marguerite Johnson Born 6-26-03 Eric ’93 and Bonnie Johnson

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Makenzie and Kendall Link Born 3-4-06 Jason ’01 and Lyndsay (Younkins ’01) Link

Benjamin James Marshall Born 5-29-04 Matthew ’97 and Carrie Marshall

Joseph Elijah Mineiro Born 8-22-05 Adrienne (Cates ’95) and Joe Mineiro

Max Joseph Newlon Born 5-26-04 Jason ’97 and Amy (Cheeseman ’96) Newlon

Caleb Andrew Peterson Born 11-11-05 Drew ’00 and Cherith Peterson

Daniel Stephen Pfeifer Born 2-26-05 Michael ’86 and Michelle Pfeifer

Drew Pieschalski Born 3-18-05 Michelle (Dorn ’94) and John Pieschalski

Alexander Polizzi Born 2-5-04 Peter ’00 and Allison Polizzi

Lillian Grace Rees Born 3-19-05 Jonathan ’98 and Amy Rees

Keaton Michael Ricker Born 3-12-06 Jonathan ’00 and Stacey Ricker

Eliana Marie Riggall Born 10-21-05 Mike ’00 and Zoe (Wiley ’00) Riggall

Noah Wilson and Zachariah Joseph Russell Born 3-4-06 and 10-19-03 Ted ’90 and Jennifer (Wilson ’89) Russell

Sarah Ann Sabella Born 12-23-05 Johnathon ’01 and Melissa (Snowden ’02) Sabella

Evan James Sarkett Born 4-16-05 Greg ’94 and Amy (Siek ’96) Sarkett

Lakyn Brooke Schaltenbrand Born 831-05, Brian ’95 and Aimee (Marra ’93) Schaltenbrand

Tyler and Gabriel Smouse Born 12-8-05 and 7-25-03 Matthew ’00 and Tara (McCaslin ’99) Smouse

Ariana Isabella Sopkie Born 3-11-05 Susan (Jankowski ’00) and Steven Sopkie

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Natalie Anne States Born 11-11-05 Dennis ’93 and Gail States

Jacen Matthew Stoffer Born 4-24-06 Dan ’02 and Amber Stoffer

Doris Elaine Taucher Born 6-2-06 Laura (Pratt ’01) and Dean Taucher

Matthew David VanOrder Born 5-20-05 Gil ’92 and Wendy (Parkany ’95) VanOrder

Ana Leigh Watne Born 8-12-05 Vanessa (Woll ’97) and Jamie Watne

Kathryn Noel Weese Born 11-27-04 Brian ’98 and Kimberly (Sensinger ’00) Weese

Simon Luke Toney Born 5-6-05 Brian ’00 and Amy (Schoeller ’00) Toney

Elena Elyse Tylka Born 11-16-05 Greta (Kessler ’98) and Matt Tylka

Luke Reuben and Lily Caroline Wolf Born 9-28-05 Kirk ’93 and Tiffani Wolf

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From the last cover… Dennis Reidenbach ’76 helped Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia celebrate the country's 230th birthday with an outdoor evening concert in front of Independence Hall. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell joined visitors from around the country, and the “Let Freedom Ring” ceremony at the Liberty Bell featured Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. A ceremonial tapping of the Liberty Bell triggered the simultaneous ringing of bells throughout the country. Then in October, former presidents Bush and Clinton received the Liberty Medal Award for their tsunami and Hurricane Katrina fundraising efforts. Reidenbach once again was a coach at the Pennsylvania State Special Olympics Summer Games, where son Erik won two gold medals and one silver in swimming. Erik was also selected as an alternate to the USA Team for the World Games in China in October 2007. If Erik is named to the team, it will be an eventful 2007 for Dennis and wife Kristine (Knudsen ’77), as their other son, Matthew ’06 is marrying Rachel Scardigno ’07 in June.

With the theme of 1970s television, two fraternities and three sororities took the top spots at Homecoming 2006 with their floats. In first place, with “Happy Days,” was Adelphikos and Sigma Theta Chi; in second place, with “Gilligans Island,” was Beta Sigma/Alpha Beta Tau; and taking third for “The Addams Family” was Sigma Delta Phi. Look for a full photo gallery in the Winter 2007 issue of the GeDUNK Alumni Magazine and online at www.gcc.edu/Photo_Galleries.php. / Photo by Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

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