The GēDUNK January 2023

Blessed be the Ties that Bind

The GROVE sign, a gift from the Class of 2022, was installed in August outside Crawford Hall and has already become a focal point of campus visits.

ON STEELERS FANS, GROVERS, AND THE TIES THAT BIND

Growing up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, I was, and still am, an avid “City of Champions” sports fan. And lest we forget, the ’70s were an amazing decade of success for the black and gold – a total of six championships! When Brenda and I moved to the Washington, D.C., area in the early 1980s, we regularly crossed paths at stores and parks with kindred spirits wearing my hometown colors. Assuming they were fellow members of the Pittsburgh diaspora, I frequently greeted these complete strangers as if we were all attending a reunion of some sort. “Hey, Steelers fan! How yinz doin’?” It took several disinterested responses (Washington is not a friendly town) and Brenda’s wise counsel to convince me that this shared preference in clothing was an insufficient basis for accosting strangers and certainly not a smart strategy for making new friends.

Indeed, there’s much more to the formation of lasting friendships than the ownership of Terrible Towels. At GCC, we know a lot about friendship. Generations of Grovers have been forging deep, life-long friendships during what is a relatively brief period in the span of a lifetime. It’s clear that the shared transformative experience of college life is an ideal environment for building strong relationships. Grove City’s distinctive residential life and its abundance of fantastic activities such as athletics, music, Greek life, theater, and ICOs have been especially effective in this regard. Yet, we also know that something much bigger has been at work in weaving lives together.

C.S. Lewis superbly captures the nature of this bigger providential force in his reflections on friendship in his book The Four Loves. He writes, “…[W]e think we have chosen our peers. In reality, a few years’ difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another, posting to different regiments, the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting — any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples ‘Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,’ can truly say to every group of Christian friends ‘You have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another.’”

What a glorious thought! From the first days of OB craziness to the last adventures during senior week, God has been bringing Grovers together for their good and His glory. He has been faithfully connecting us in what is now a foretaste of perfect and eternal fellowship. For now, we celebrate marriages, births, achievements, anniversaries, and reunions together. We also provide support to each other in times of sickness and loss. As the 18th century English pastor John Fawcett wrote in his famous hymn Blessed Be the Tie That Binds, “We share each other’s woes, our mutual burdens bear; and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear.”

In this issue you will learn about the benefits of our college connections. Our alumni community is becoming increasingly active in both recruiting future Grovers and mentoring our current students. These “ties that bind” are playing an important role in GCC’s success in attracting young people into our blessed culture of friendship. We know that an association with the College is a significant factor in choosing Grove City over our competitors. The more we can connect with applicants, the more successful Grove City College will be as it begins to encounter oncoming demographic headwinds.

Lewis is right about who is ultimately bringing us together in our most cherished relationships. But we also know that He has given us the freedom to make decisions great and small. I have the joy of witnessing every day the enormous impact Grove City College is making on the lives of its students. Please consider how you can help in expanding this impact. May God bless your new year with peace and loving friendships.

EDITORIAL BOARD

Jeffrey Prokovich ’89

Vice President for Advancement

Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod

Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations

Jacki Muller

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

EDITORIAL STAFF

Nick Hildebrand

Managing Editor

Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

Associate Editor, Class Notes, In Memory, Li’l Wolverines

Brad Isles

Associate Editor

Joanie L. Baumgartner

Director of Advancement Communications

Amy Evans

Associate Director of Advancement Communications

OFFICE OF ALUMNI & COLLEGE RELATIONS

Tricia Corey

Charlene (Griffin ’83) Shaw

Mandy Sposato ’00

Michelle (Jeffries ’19) Vogt

COLLEGE ARCHIVES AND GALLERIES

Hilary (Lewis ’09) Walczak

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Brian Powell ’03

John Coyne ’04

Karen (Irwin ’85) Daum

Elizabeth (Smith ’81) Hanley

Zach Jew ’11

DESIGN

Justin Harbaugh

Art Director/Graphic Designer

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Carol (MacGamwell ’79) Yannuzzi

President

James Dudt ’07

Vice President

Covery photograph by Jason Jones

Interior photography by Jason Jones, Justin Harbaugh, Nick Hildebrand, Brad Isles, Kiley (Hajek ’19) Miranda, Gracie Turnbaugh ’23, Grace David ’24, Mia Campagna ’25, Will Hearn ’26, Tiffany Wolfe, Derek Isles

Paul J. McNulty ’80 President

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BLESSED BE THE TIES THAT BIND Grovers are connected by what they share – friendships, experiences, and faith – and love of a place where so much happened in such a (relatively) short time. Alumni stay connected because they’re part of a community of shared values and faith that “walks through life together.”

ALSO INSIDE

6 | Upfront News from campus

32 | A Brand-New Buhl The College’s library undergoes a $9 million renovation

38 | A People and a Place The Project on Rural Ministry aids pastors, communities

40 | Class Notes Find out what fellow alumni are doing

50 | In Memory Friends we’ve lost and remember

55 | Li’l Wolverines Introducing our newest Grovers

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ON THE COVER: A Bible study meeting in the Harbison Chapel Garden on an autumn day is exactly the kind of shared experience that helps build community and faith on campus – and beyond. The lessons learned, relationships formed, and wisdom developed at Grove City College are transformational and eternal.

The GēDUNK, an award-winning magazine published for alumni and friends of Grove City College, highlights College news and alumni achievements. 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 Navy veterans returned to campus and brought the term with them. For decades, the Grove City College Gedunk has been the place to come together to share news and ideas, live and learn, and this magazine strives to connect our family in similar style. College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals (CUPRAP) has recognized the GēDUNK with awards for excellence in design and writing for five consecutive years.

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News about the College, alumni, students, campus, faculty, and sports

 A STEP UP

The 120-foot staircase leading from the Quad to Rainbow Bridge was rebuilt over the summer as part of a $2.9 million campus-wide investment in the College’s physical plant. The new and improved staircase features heating elements that will keep snow and ice buildup to a minimum. Other construction on campus included replacing most of the roof of the Pew Fine Arts Center, expanding the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters loading dock, installing new flooring in the lobby of Memorial Hall, replacing the roof on the press box at Don Lyle Field, repairing sidewalks around campus, and rerouting storm sewers in Memorial parking lot.

New school prepares students for the marketplace

Grove City College’s newest academic arm is designed to prepare current and future students for success, service, and ethical leadership in the marketplace.

Established in July, the School of Business offers 15 majors in Accounting and Finance, Management and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and the College’s distinctive, free market, pro-capitalism Department of Economics, along with advanced Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Business Analytics or Accounting programs and more than 20 minors.

“Our students pursue careers working in every type of organization in every sector of the economy. They work on Wall Street, Main Street, rural country villages, and everywhere in between,” Dean Dr. Michelle (Adams ’88, ’02) McFeaters said.

“Grove City College’s vision and mission includes developing leaders by equipping them to pursue their unique callings to work redemptively and for the common good in the marketplace. A closer and more intentional focus on this important work is incredibly timely, and it will pay long-term dividends for our students,” she said.

Programs in Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, International Business, Business Analysis, Business Statistics, Human Resource Management, and Economics prepare students to face the challenges of careers in an evermore complex world with the knowledge, experience, and vision to become effective and ethical leaders in Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, reputable organizations, or even their own startups, McFeaters said.

In addition to disciplinary accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), highly accomplished faculty mentors, multiple interdisciplinary opportunities, and diverse internship experiences, students can connect with the award-winning Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation at Grove City College, which provides a unique experiential component through programming, competition, and events designed to prepare students for success in any field.

The School of Business at Grove City College

Academic departments:

• Accounting and Finance

• Management and Marketing

• Entrepreneurship

• Economics

From the College’s founding, business education has been a staple of the curriculum. Many alumni have made their mark on in the business world and projected Grove City College’s influence in the marketplace.

They include towering 20th century figures such as J. Howard Pew, class of 1900, who built Sun Oil into an industry behemoth and used his vast wealth to support countless philanthropic endeavors, and J. Paul Sticht, class of 1939, a legendary chief executive who led TWA, Campbells Soup, Federated

the hard and soft skills to learn, work, and succeed, and the moral foundation to serve and lead ethically,” Breen said. “Establishing the School of Business is part of the College’s long-term strategy to create innovative programs and academic structures to attract and better serve students in a rapidly changing higher education marketplace.”

The new school’s administrative structure will allow the College to pursue additional partnerships with business and industry, strengthen the curriculum, and develop new undergraduate majors and graduate programs, McFeaters noted. The School of Business ensures a cohesive academic program that provides students with a quality educational experience around a common professional core and carries weight with institutional accreditors and future employers, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Peter Frank ’95 said.

The School of Business will be Grove City College’s fourth major-specific school. The academic departments it includes were previously part of The Calderwood School of Arts and Letters, which is home to education, music, humanities, liberal arts, and social sciences majors. The College’s STEM programs fall under The Hopeman School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics. Nursing majors are part of The Charles Jr. & Betty Johnson School of Nursing.

Department Stores, and RJR and, over the course of his career, helped create the international corporation, and others who are transforming the marketplace today, like Edward D. Breen ’78, chairman and CEO of DuPont and one of the leading strategic thinkers and ethical leaders in the corporate world. Breen, who earned a degree in Business and Economics, also serves as chair of the College’s Board of Trustees.

“Now more than ever, the business world needs people who are as wise as they are knowledgeable. The School of Business at Grove City College gives students a holistic, integrated understanding of their vocations,

McFeaters

“Now more than ever, the business world needs people who are as wise as they are knowledgeable.”

– Edward D. Breen ’78 Chair, Board of Trustees

Satisfied customers deliver national Career Services ranking

Grove City College’s Career Services Office can measure its success in statistics that point to overwhelmingly positive student outcomes like a 96 percent placement rate for recent graduates, alumni salaries that outpace national averages, and a return on investment of nearly a half million dollars over 20 years.

Another, perhaps better, measure of the office’s effectiveness came this fall when The Princeton Review ranked Grove City College fourth in the nation for Career Services in its annual “Best 388 Colleges” guide. The ranking is based entirely on what students themselves say about the College and how it helps prepare them for a career and find a great job after commencement.

Courtney Mattey ’21 is one of those satisfied customers. With a degree in Mathematics and Sociology, she is a senior search engine marketing analyst at Merkle, Inc., a job she secured with the help of the Career Services Office (CSO).

Mattey said she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do when she started at Grove City College, so she worked with the office through all four years of college, taking advantage of the services it offered, including major and career exploration, resume writing tips, networking advice, interview preparation, workshops, one-on-one appointments, and moral and technical support.

“I felt confident with taking on my job search by the time I reached senior year, knowing I had the CSO behind me when I needed help along the way,” she said. “I felt that throughout the entire process, the CSO was there to support me and that I could come in to talk through anything I wasn’t sure about.”

She prepped for interviews with the staff and “one of the career counselors leveraged one of her personal connections to help get me an interview for the job I have today,” Mattey said.

Working closely with students isn’t just about getting them good jobs, it’s about helping them discover their individual callings and identifying the educational and professional routes they can take to answer those callings.

“It’s not one thing that we are doing, but many collaborations building on relationships with faculty, staff, employers, and alumni. That is GCC’s secret sauce,” CSO Director Renee Coyne said.

“Faculty and staff are invested in the future of our students just as much as the CSO and we work to be strong partners as opposed to separate silos. That encourages a deeper understanding of academic departments and, with that high-touch knowledge, we can customize programs to meet students where they are, and address career questions earlier than the spring semester of senior year.”

The College’s investment in staffing, facilities, resources, and services – including vocational counseling, skills training, access to internships, networking opportunities, and top-flight resources such as Big Interview, CareerShift, PathwayU, Firsthand and Handshake – pays off for students by providing a solid foundation to pursue a fulfilling career and a lifetime of professional success and satisfaction.

The office has an active on-campus recruiting program that draws employers like Amazon, IBM, PNC Financial Services Group, and Nestlé to campus to participate

in interviews and information sessions with students throughout the school year. The office’s flagship event is the annual Career Fair, which this year drew recruiters, many of them alumni, from more than 125 businesses, graduate schools, ministries, and state and federal agencies to meet with more than 1,000 Grove City College students.

Coyne said a strong and active alumni network contributes to the success of the office and students. “Alumni return to campus to share experiences and stories for the world of work that both resonate and help prepare students for what is ahead. We receive job leads and offers from alumni, and some of our students do begin working with or for alumni, but even if they don’t, they have a strong network and support for when they begin working,” she said.

That’s been the case for Mattey, who is now part of that network. “The skills and perspectives and relationships I gained from interacting with the CSO didn’t stop helping me after I landed my job; they continue to be assets in my job and in the professional world,” she said.

The Princeton Review ranking is “very well deserved,” according to Mattey.

Counseling Center recognized

The Princeton Review’s annual student survey ranks Grove City College at number 14 nationally for Best Student Support and Counseling Services.

From the pressure to excel in class and get along with roommates to the stress of paying for school and figuring out what to do with your life, college students face an array of unique issues that can impact their emotional and mental health. When it gets to be too much, the College’s Counseling Center is there.

It offers an array of mental health services, including individual counseling, consultations, groups, seminars, trainings, and crisis management interventions, and conducts campuswide efforts to help students understand issues that can affect them emotionally and psychologically.

The ranking is based on students’ assessments of counseling services available on campus.

Alumni recruiters returned to campus in force this fall for the annual Career Fair. More than 100 Grover professionals were in attendance to help students find jobs.

Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro schools viewers on ‘Reading the Times’

The fourth series of “The Life of the Mind: Great Lectures from the Grove,” features Dr. Jeffrey Bilbro, associate professor of English, presenting “Reading the Times.”

The course, available on the College’s YouTube channel, takes its title from Bilbro’s most recent work Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News, which lays out the case that people are not merely informed but also formed by their news diet and considers how Christians might practice healthy ways of attending to contemporary events.

The “Great Lectures from the Grove” series gives viewers a free opportunity to learn from the same high-caliber faculty who teach on campus and experience Grove City College’s commitment to academic excellence. Other Great Lectures include:

 “Thinking About Marriage (As a Christian Sociologist).” Dr. David J. Ayers, professor of sociology.

 “Everyday Economic Errors.” Dr. Caleb S. Fuller ’13, assistant professor of economics.

 “Makers of the Modern Revolution.” Dr. Carl Trueman, professor of Biblical and Religious Studies.

See the lectures at gcc.edu/youtube

What is conservatism? College explores foundations of freedom

What is conservatism? What does it mean to be a conservative?

The founders of modern conservatism, from Russell Kirk and William F. Buckley Jr. to Ronald Reagan, had a well-informed understanding of conservatism. Kirk said that conservatism is less an ideology than it is an attitude. Conservatives believe in the “permanent things,” in an “enduring moral order” based on Biblical and natural law, and in “ordered liberty” anchored in both faith and freedom.

Many contemporary conservatives, however, are not so well-grounded. They can struggle to articulate conservatism’s distinctive ideas in today’s political climate.

Recognizing that challenge, Grove City College sees an opportunity to explore, articulate, and advance the ideas and principles underpinning conservatism. To that end, The Institute for Faith & Freedom launched an important new lecture series, “The Conservative Mind: Understanding Conservatism and the Foundations of Freedom,” this fall.

Grove City College is perfectly situated to present such a thought-provoking lecture series, according to Dr. Paul Kengor, a professor of Political Science who serves as executive director and chief academic fellow for the Institute. “We’ve been dubbed the most conservative college in America — the college ‘most nostalgic for Reagan’ and ‘Freedom’s College,’” he said.

The Institute for Faith & Freedom, the College’s conservative think tank, was established in 2005 to advance the foundations of America’s freedom through thought leadership. In addition to its nationally recognized Ronald Reagan Lecture held every year at the College, the Institute presents programs, white papers, and opinion pieces articulating and reinforcing the importance of conservative values. The Institute convenes an annual conference that examines ongoing issues and seeks to provide answers to the question of what it means to be conservative.

“We see the need to take that work a step further, to do a more lasting examination of this question,” Kengor said.

Each semester, the lecture series will welcome leading scholars and opinion leaders to talk about conservative ideas and conservatism. Commentator, podcaster, and author Jonah Goldberg was the first guest lecturer in October.

Bilbro

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich visited campus in November for the annual Ronald Reagan Lecture. The Republican luminary discussed his connections to Reagan and highlights of his historymaking political career with College President Paul J. McNulty ’80 and Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of Political Science and executive director and chief academic fellow of The Institute for Faith & Freedom. The Institute plays a key role in bringing nationally-recognized speakers to campus.

Students can earn B.A. and M.A. in Ministry with 3+1 program

The College is offering a one-of-akind Ministry degree program that will allow students to earn their undergraduate and master’s degrees in just four years.

The accelerated 3+1 program combines work on a B.A. in Biblical and Religious Studies and an M.A. in Ministry to prepare graduates for rewarding work in churches, missions, seminary studies, or a terminal degree in the field. In addition to the reduced time it takes to earn an advanced degree, costs are based on undergraduate tuition. That value extends to the content of the program, which is distinctive in the landscape of North American theological education, according to Dr. Chris Ansberry, associate professor of Biblical and Religious Studies.

“The 3+1 program possesses a distinct vocational edge,” Ansberry said. “It includes mentored ministry –working with experienced church pastors – and internships across the program. The program also integrates classes in biblical and theological studies with leadership, management, finance, and entrepreneurship.”

This program offers complete preparation for ministry, as an M.A. is sufficient for ordination in most denominations, and its ministry-focused cohort model ensures that graduates have a deep-rooted community of fellow pastors and mission workers to lean on as they enter ministry.

Graduate degree opportunities expand with MAcc, +1 programs for 2023

Grove City College’s new master’s degree in Accounting program is designed to give working professionals and career-minded students the knowledge and skills to expand their opportunities for success.

Through the online Master of Accounting (MAcc) program, students will develop the knowledge to sit for the CPA, CMA, and CFE exams while also strengthening their leadership, technical, and analytical skills. As accounting serves the public trust in today’s business environment, students will deepen knowledge of accounting principles while delving into the domains of tax compliance and reporting, information systems and controls, and business analysis and reporting.

“The master’s in Accounting program will help students position themselves for a strong career trajectory. Students will be solidly prepared for not only the CPA exam, but also for leadership positions, additional professional certifications, and higher levels of responsibility within the organizations they serve,” said Dr. Michelle (Adams ’88, ’02) McFeaters, dean of the School of Business and professor of Accounting.

The MAcc degree is offered as a stand-alone course of study for professionals or as a +1 program for current and future Grove City College undergraduates.

The new program is the latest offering from Grove City College’s growing Department of Graduate and Online Programs. The College’s graduate programs are designed for career-focused adult learners who want to improve their positions and undergraduates who want to jump start their early career with an advanced degree.

In addition to the MAcc degree, the College offers online Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Analytics degrees and an innovative 3+1 program from the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies that allows some student to earn their B.A. and an M.A. in ministry in the time it usually takes to earn a four-year degree.

For more about the MAcc program or other graduate programs, visit gcc.edu/gradprograms

Edward D. Breen ’78, CEO of DuPont and chair of the College’s Board of Trustees, talks with a group of MBA students at the first Graduate Programs residency event this fall. The residency is a distinctive feature of Grove City College’s advanced degree program.

New professors join faculty ranks

Four new professors joined the Grove City College faculty this fall. Representing a wide range of academic achievement and professional experience, they are teaching classes in Accounting, English, Modern Languages, and Psychology. The freshmen faculty are:

Dr. Lucian Gideon Conway III, professor of Psychology. Conway earned his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of British Columbia. His primary academic interests revolve around the psychology of culture and politics. Conway is the author of over 80 articles, commentaries, and book chapters in these areas. His work has been featured in national online and print outlets including The New York Times and Psychology Today

Keith Graybill ’96, assistant professor of Accounting. Graybill graduated from Grove City College with a degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics and earned an MBA with a concentration in Corporate Finance from Johns Hopkins University. He brings over two decades of financial and business operations leadership and extensive experience in scaling business operations.

Dr. Aileen R. Ruane, assistant professor of French. Ruane completed her doctorate in Literary Studies at Université Laval, Quebec, and specializes in contemporary Francophone theatre and literature. She is interested in comparative literature, translation, and performance studies. She earned her B.A. in Theatre Studies with a minor in French from Kent State University and her M.A. in French Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Dr. Annie Shepherd, assistant professor of English. Shepherd completed her doctorate in creative writing and literature at the University Houston and will teach writing and literature. Her specialization is fiction writing, and her research interests include narrative theory and history of the novel.

New areas of study enable students to meet the moment

New major programs in Applied Science and Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Computer Engineering are designed to prepare students for success in fast-growing and critical areas of the economy.

“These new majors are the result of an ongoing, strategic review and reimagining of our academic programs in areas where the College’s strengths and resources meet market needs,” Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Peter Frank ’95 said.

“Grove City College is well known for the quality of our engineering, business, and computer science programs. With these new areas of study, students will have greater opportunities to flourish and serve the common good,” Frank said. The new majors are:

 B.S. in Applied Science and Engineering. This interdisciplinary major encompasses science, engineering, and business courses and includes concentration options in Biomedical Engineering and Public Health. Graduates will be ready for careers in biomedicine, mental health, public health, disease prevention, and other highly sought-after jobs.

 B.S. in Supply Chain Management. This ACBSP-accredited Management and Marketing program prepares students to meet the world’s essential needs while keeping businesses running optimally. Graduates will stand out as critical thinkers and effective communicators with the knowledge and skills to solve problems and strengthen companies and communities.

 B.S. in Computer Engineering. This Computer Science degree bridges hardware design and software development through the projects and robust courses. With the deep foundation and hands-on experience offered, graduates will be ready to launch a career in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-end data science, and more.

To learn more, visit gcc.edu/admissions

From left, Dr. Lucian Gideon Conway III, Dr. Aileen R. Ruane, Dr. Annie Shepherd, and Keith Graybill ’96 joined the faculty this fall.

Kengor named editor of leading conservative outlet

Grove City College Professor of Political Science Dr. Paul Kengor is now the editor of The American Spectator, one of America’s oldest and most influential conservative publications.

Kengor, who was already serving as a senior editor and regular contributor to The American Spectator, was tapped for the post by the magazine and online outlet’s founder and longtime editor-in-chief R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr. Kengor said he aims to keep the magazine “funny, hilarious, and politically incorrect. With fearless wit, great writers, and great writing.”

Tyrrell said Kengor knows The American Spectator well, both as a contributor and as a scholar working on an official history of the magazine. He has been a key developer of new and successful contributors though the magazine’s Young Writers Program. Under Kengor’s tutelage, over a dozen Grove City College students have become interns, writers, and even full-time staff members of the magazine in recent years, and some have gone on to prominent positions with other publications and organizations.

“Tyrrell and others at the magazine have been enormously impressed with the Grove City College students sent their way,” Kengor noted. “They’ve ranged from interns to Tyrrell’s personal assistant on his memoirs to the person who ran the entire office a few years back. Our students rarely disappoint.”

Kengor said his only condition in accepting the offer was that “nothing changes for me at Grove City College and The Institute for Faith & Freedom,” where he serves as the conservative think tank’s senior director and chief academic fellow in addition to his teaching duties.

In addition to his work in the classroom and with the institute, Kengor is a New York Times bestselling author, prolific contributor to a host of media outlets that have ranged from USA Today and The Wall Street Journal to The Washington Post, and a regular presence as a guest on conservative talk radio and television.

AN ORCHESIS WHODUNNIT | The Orchesis dance company took the classic board game Clue as its inspiration this fall to produce a show tracking the untimely demise of “Mr. Boddy,” from the backstories of the game’s characters, various weapons and rooms to finally revealing –through dance – who did the crime, with what, and where.

Kengor

View a live shot of the Grove City College campus via the WKBN weather cam at: www.wkbn.com/weather-cameras/grove-city

Camera provides campus views, forecast guide

If you’re ever wondering what the weather is like on campus, now you can see for yourself 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to a WKBN 27 First News camera mounted high atop Rockwell Hall of Science.

The camera was installed in October under an agreement between the College and the Youngstown, Ohio, television station that will enhance the weather team’s ability to forecast and enhance the College’s visibility – at least on clear days.

The weather camera turns throughout the day, providing some stunning 360-degree views of campus. It’s much more than just “pretty pictures,” according to First News Meteorologist Paul Wetzl, who introduced the camera to viewers with a live broadcast from campus. “From a meteorological aspect, it is going to be a very valuable tool in our toolbox for us,” he said.

Grove City tends to be on the edge of lake-effect snow bands and Wetzl believes the camera will aid the station in being able to track snow. “The camera will give us verification of the type of precipitation we’re getting. If snow is on the ground or not, if snow is sticking to the grass but not the sidewalks, those kinds of things are really important to a forecast,” Wetzl said.

College earns pair of awards for alumni, donor outreach

The Grove City College Office of Advancement’s work to highlight alumni veterans and recognize the College’s generous supporters earned high honors from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Telly Awards.

The Veterans of Grove City College project, an online gallery dedicated to Grove City College alumni who served in the armed forces, won a CASE 2022 Silver Circle of Excellence Award in the Engagement/Targeted Constituency Engagement category.

The project includes the Veterans Wall of Honor, a searchable online directory of those who served from the College’s earliest days to the present, a history of the College’s long association with the nation’s armed forces, including serving as a training center during World War II and hosting an Air Force ROTC program for 38 years, photo galleries, wartime newsletters, and other digitized resources. CASE judges were effusive in their praise for the project, which they called a “great, organized way to honestly reembrace this community of alumni.”

The Telly Awards, which recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, selected the Advancement Office’s “Grove City College Letters” video for a 2022 Silver Telly Award for Non-Broadcast General Fundraising Video. Produce by Pittsburghbased Awesome Films, the five-minute video features scholarship students thanking donors in their own words in a variety of settings around campus.

View the Veterans of Grove City College at alumni.gcc.edu/veterans. See the video at giving.gcc.edu/scholarships

Wolverine stalwarts step up to help save lives

Members of the Grove City College football team put their bodies on the line for gridiron glory. Now, three Wolverine stalwarts are ready to do the same to help save lives.

Mason Muir, a senior fullback from Dubois, Pa., Trenten Rupp, a sophomore cornerback from New Bethlehem, Pa., and Isaac Munson, a senior cornerback from Erie, Pa. are slated to donate blood stem cells for patients desperately in need of transplants after an on-campus testing event identified them as matches for three patients.

The drive was organized by the football team as its annual service project and conducted by Be The Match, a non-profit organization that supports bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants in the U.S. through advocacy, research, support, and resources for patients. Thousands of people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell anemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on a bone marrow or cord blood transplant to save their life.

More than 220 Grove City College students had their cheeks swabbed for DNA samples to identify potential donors and Be The Match analysis revealed five students – all members of the football team – as possible matches. Muir, Rupp, and Munson have been contacted to make donations.

“Once I found out what Be the Match was all about, I was 100 percent in on helping someone. The experience so far has been awesome, finding out that I can potentially help save a life leaves me speechless,” Muir, a Conservation Biology major, said.

He matched with a 65-year-old man with a rare blood disease and is scheduled for a bone marrow donation – a process that is described as grueling, but which Muir downplays.

“Donation is a simple procedure. I get put under general anesthesia, and they take a needle and pull the bone marrow out of my hip. I will have a decent bruise on my hip as well as some soreness and stiffness for a week or two,” he said.

Rapp hasn’t been alerted to when he will be called on to donate bone marrow but he’s excited about the prospect that his healthy body can help someone in need. In this case, a 3-year-old girl with immunodeficiency. “Making the decision to go through with the donation process was a no-brainer. I have faith in God and all He does. I’m ecstatic for the next steps in this process. I hope to eventually meet the recipient …,” said Rupp, a Management major.

Munson learned that he was match for a woman in her 60s with acute myeloid leukemia. A Management major, Munson helped with a booth to sign up students for Be The Match. “Honestly, it feels great knowing that I could possibly save a person’s life,” he said.

The statistical likelihood of a match is 1 in 220 and finding five matches in a sample size is nearly unbelievable, Be The Match spokesperson Ronald Francois told The Collegian, Grove City College’s student newspaper.

Coach Andrew DiDonato ’10 and team Chaplain Jim Thrasher ’80 helped organize the Be The Match drive. Thrasher said he was not surprised that the Wolverines defied expectations. “God blew that out of the water. He is using our players to impact others in saving lives. These guys are truly excited to see how God is going to use their healthy bodies in service to others who are in dire need,” he said.

Wolverine football players, from left, Isaac Munson, Ryan Fleming, Mason Muir, Cole DeFillippo, Trenten Rupp, and John Schwaben were identified as potential blood stem cell or bone marrow donors because of the team’s service project. Muir, Munson, and Rupp were perfect matches for three patients awaiting transplants.

Men’s volleyball approved as 24th sport

Grove City College will add men’s volleyball to its varsity sports offerings. The program will be the 24th varsity sport at the College and begin play in January 2025. A national search for the program’s inaugural head coach is underway.

The Wolverines will compete in the Presidents’ Athletic Conference, which approved the addition of men’s volleyball to the league in the 202425 academic year at its December meeting. “We are very excited to add men’s volleyball as a varsity sport,” Grove City College Athletic Director Todd Gibson ’00 said. “We look forward to competing against many of our traditional rivals in the conference and throughout the region.”

Grove City currently sponsors men’s volleyball at the club level, as the squad competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation.

GCC sets pace in PAC All-Sports race

Grove City College leads the PAC’s All-Sports Trophy competition in both men’s and women’s sports heading into the spring sports season. The all-sports trophies are annually awarded to the schools which perform the best across the board in league competition.

On the men’s side, Grove City accumulated 24 total points in cross country, football and soccer. Grove City officially placed third in both soccer and football and also posted a fifth-place finish in cross country. In the women’s competition, which Grove City won in 2021-22, Grove City’s four fall sports teams earned 35 total points in cross country, soccer, tennis and volleyball. The Wolverines claimed third place in soccer, tennis and volleyball, while adding a fourth-place finish in cross country.

Football teams wins ECAC bowl, County Cup

The Grove City College football team closed the 2022 season with a 31-14 victory over the visiting Farleigh Dickinson UniversityFlorham Devils at Robert E. Thorn Field in the Eastern College Athletic Conference James Lynah Bowl.

Grove City is now 4-1 all-time in ECAC bowl action. The team closed the 2022 regular season with a 66-6 Presidents’ Athletic Conference win over visiting Thiel in the 38th Mercer County Cup. The team went 8-3 this season.

Dreves ’97 earns Coach of the Year honors

Grove City College head men’s soccer coach Mike Dreves ’97 earned PAC and ECAC Coach of the Year honors in recognition of his efforts during the 2022 season.

Dreves earned his first Coach of the Year award after guiding Grove City to a 10-0 conference record and the top seed in the conference tournament. The Wolverines outscored their 10 league opponents, 33-4, and recorded seven shutouts. Overall, the men’s soccer team went 12-5-1 this fall. It was Dreves’ 17th season as Grove City head coach. He is second all-time in program history with 176 victories. Dreves

Mascot gets his mojo back: Team Willie is on the go

Grove City College’s beloved Willie the Wolverine mascot is on the prowl ’mid the pines again, ready to energize sports fans and delight the campus community.

The mascot’s appearance on campus this fall marked a return to full-time duty for Willie after a few fallow years for the furry super fan. The pandemic’s impact on collegiate sports and a lack of big events and crowds for Willie to work put the mascot suit on mothballs, occupied only occasionally by an ad hoc assortment of students or staff members.

This fall, Athletic Director Todd Gibson ’00 put out a call for students who might be interested in taking on the mascot role seriously. The job requirements included being very “mascot-y,” an ability to wear the Wolverine suit for hours at a time, learning cheers and dances, possibly riding a small bike or tricycle, and “other Wolverine requirements to be determined later,” according to the job application sent to all students.

Within hours, his campus-wide email, Gibson said he had two dozen responses from interested students. More would come in for the auditions that followed. “We had several students with significant experience being mascots, and then several others with the right personality and skills,” Gibson said. “The interviews were a lot of fun for me. I was nearly emotional by how nice and passionate these kids were about Grove City College. It was very uplifting,” he said.

In the end, seven students were selected for the role of a college lifetime. Members of Team Willie – who will remain anonymous to maintain the mascot’s mystique – will take turns wearing the suit. “I really want Willie to become a symbol of team spirit and unity on campus,” one told The Collegian. “I’m hoping that the presence of Willie will ignite a fire of school spirit that draws more students to support our athletic teams. Team Willie is here to bring joy to friends and families. I’m thrilled to be a part of that mission.”

Willie the Wolverine made his first appearance at the 1948 Homecoming game.

For more about the mascot’s history, visit the College Archives alumni.gcc.edu

All roads led to home(coming)

Over 3,000-plus alumni hit the road to come “home” the first weekend in October to enjoy the sights and sounds, traditional events, and, most importantly, the people who make Homecoming at Grove City College so special.

The 2022 edition had something for everyone. Ten different men’s and women’s sports programs hosted alumni matches. Alumni Band members played alongside the Wolverine Marching Band with the stands full of spirited fans watching the Wolverines clinch a conference win over Case Western Reserve. Guests of all ages had a ball guessing which Disney/Pixar movies were portrayed in the Greek parade floats, and foodies got their fix with food trucks that offered everything from chicken sandwiches and gourmet hotdogs to cake pops and custom coffee drinks.

This year, especially, alumni loved getting a first-hand glimpse of the newly renovated Henry Buhl Library, sampling the Urban Trail Coffee Co. at the brand-new Collier Café, and posing for photos at the giant new GROVE sign, a gift of the class of 2022.

Celebrations for class years ending in 2s and 7s saw 12 classes gathering in reserved tents for lunch, with ample time to reconnect with each other throughout the day. A special 50th reunion dinner was held for the Class of 1972 in the Carnegie Alumni Center where the class presented President Paul J. McNulty ’80 with a check for just over $75,000 – their collective contribution to their endowed scholarship. Greek alumni attendance was high, with four groups celebrating special milestones – Beta Sigma (100th anniversary), Omicron Xi (75th anniversary), Tri-Sig/ Tri-Zeta (105th anniversary), and Alpha Beta Tau (75th anniversary). As usual, Greeks came from near and far to mark their shared history and lifelong relationships.

The 2022 recipients of the Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award and the Distinguished Service Award were honored in a joint ceremony in Harbison Chapel. The remarks by these five deserving individuals brought smiles and cheers as they reflected on their roads to success and shared wisdom from their journeys.

We are grateful for every Grover who made the trip back “home” to Grove City College!

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MESSAGE FROM ALUMNI AND COLLEGE RELATIONS

Dear Alumni and Friends,

If you were in college in the 90s, you might know well the Michael W. Smith song “Friends.” And you might be rolling your eyes right now at what is an admittedly sappy song. But it gets me EVERY time.

You see, the tie that binds me to my Grove City College friends is so strong, and that powerful tie has made all the difference to me in the ups and downs of life. I often think if I knew back in college what we’d have to deal with during life after graduation, I’m not sure I would have believed it. Life is sometimes really hard, but faith and friendships bound by faith bring us through even the toughest of times. Recently my friends and I met up for our annual weekend together (pictured). Our Grover gathering was a reminder to me of how blessed I am to have had the opportunity to create a lifelong community from the relationships I formed through my alma mater. Through my four years as a student and my 18+ years as an employee, I’ve created such meaningful ties to truly amazing people.

I know I’m not alone. I see pictures every week (sometimes daily!) of Grovers gathering for weekends together, sporting events, weddings, memorials … we stick by each other through thick and thin. I can’t help but think how different life would have been for each of us without these relationships.

I had one of those amazing people in my office today, Dr. Bruce Smith ’58, a winner of one of our 2022 Distinguished Service Awards. Bruce knows well the ties that bind him to Grove City College. He gives of his time, talents, and treasure to support this place that means so much to him. I just LOVE seeing him with the actives from his beloved Okie fraternity. The relationships between these 18- to 22-year-old students and this 86-year-old man are priceless. Community. Friendships. Mentorship. Ties that bind. We need more Bruces in our world. (Pictured with the Okie President)

I’m looking forward to seeing more Grovers in 2023 as we gather more in-person around the country. In the meantime, will you do me a favor and let us know when you are having a Grover Gathering? We want to highlight more pictures and stories of alumni connecting for vacations, holidays, celebrations, and just casual get-togethers. Send those pictures to alumni@gcc.edu I can’t wait to see them!

I hope you enjoy this issue of the magazine, and during this time in our world, I especially hope that you’ll find comfort in these stories of alumni coming together. People are finding a common ground in our beloved alma mater.

Now grab that cup of coffee, put up your feet, light that winter fire, and enjoy this issue of the GēDUNK!

Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations

P.S. In line with this issue, I’d like to encourage you to reach out to a friend from College. Call, email, message, or send something in the mail (crazy idea!). You never know if they might need to hear from you.

Alumni achievement, distinguished service honored

Outstanding alumni and a longtime member of the Board of Trustees were honored at Homecoming with the 2022 Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement and Distinguished Service Awards.

The annual awards recognize alumni achievement and laudable service to the College. Honorees have made incredible contributions to their various fields of endeavor and brought recognition to their alma mater. Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards:

Dr. K. James Evans Jr. ’70 – Evans, the retired University of Pittsburgh at Bradford vice president and dean, majored in chemistry and was named Man of the Year in 1970. Commissioned through Grove City’s USAF ROTC program, he served on active duty until December 1972 while also earning a master’s degree in counseling. He earned a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Pittsburgh and was later called to be the dean of students, later vice president of student affairs, at Pitt-Bradford, a position he held for 42 years until retirement in 2018.

Dr. Stephen “Andy” Sems ’95 – Sems, an orthopedic surgeon, is highly regarded internationally for his innovative and revolutionary approach to treating people with congenital, developmental, and traumatic

limb deformities. His work repairing and regenerating malformed and broken bones has improved countless lives. At Grove City College, he studied mechanical engineering with the aim of applying that knowledge to medicine and was named Sportsman of the Year in 1995. After Grove City, Sems continued his medical training at The Ohio State University, The Cleveland Clinic, Austria, and at the University of Minnesota/Hennepin County Medical Center. Since 2005, he has been affiliated with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he oversees the Limb Lengthening and Regeneration Clinic.

Barbara (Bentz ’83) Staniscia – Staniscia is the first female president and general manager of Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., in Monroeville, Pa. The materials engineering major and former Wolverine cheerleader now leads a team of 1,100 engineers, procurement professionals, and professional services personnel charged with advancing nuclear technology to support U.S. Navy nuclearpowered aircraft carriers and submarines. Since earning her degree at Grove City College, followed by postgraduate studies at Case Western University, Staniscia has dedicated her career to supporting the nation’s defense through various roles within Bechtel.

Distinguished Service Awards:

Philip Gasiewicz – Trustee Emeritus Gasiewicz joined Grove City’s Board in 2008 and soon thereafter was elected treasurer, a post he held until 2021. During those years, he played an important role in financial decisions and on the steering committee of the Grove City Matters campaign. He is the retired vice president of operations and chief operating officer of the former U.S. Investigations Services. He graduated from Xavier University and served in U.S. Army as a Chinese Mandarin linguist and intelligence analyst during the Vietnam War. In May 2022, he was named Trustee Emeritus.

Dr. Bruce Smith ’58 – Alumni Council Member Emeritus Smith has served the College from his time in student government to working as Dean of Men for five years beginning in 1969, to reunion planning, mentoring young men on campus, being an ambassador with the Change & Commitment Campaign, and serving on Alumni Council from 2004 to 2013. After graduating from Grove City College, he received his M.Ed. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. Smith served as deputy director of the Mercer County Area on Aging for 25 years after working as a high school chemistry teacher and Robert Morris University professor of math and physical science.

Watch the awards ceremony, view photos, and read the full bios of each winner at alumni.gcc.edu/awards.

Dr. Stephen “Andy” Sems ’95, Dr. Bruce Smith ’58, Barbara (Bentz ’83) Staniscia, Philip Gasiewicz, and Dr. K. James Evans Jr. ’70 display their Alumni Association Awards.

UPCOMING ALUMNI & FRIENDS EVENTS

FEBRUARY 6

Hopeman Lecture

Dr. David Hogenson ’98 Grove City College

FEBRUARY 7

Showcase Series Kittel and Company Grove City College

FEBRUARY 13

Sticht Lecture

Trudy Cathy White Grove City College

MARCH 4-11

Touring Choir Tour Ohio, Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania

alumni & friends events

1. Alumni and friends blasted away at the second annual Alumni Sporting Clay Shoot in November. 2. The College’s student-led Society of Women Engineers heard from Laura (Tarket ’85) Blumberg, vice president of Civil Space & Weather Information Systems for SAIC. 3. December graduates were feted with a dinner and reception afterwards at the President’s House. 4. Hatchets were flying when alumni got together at Stumpy’s Hatchet House in Hershey, Pa., hosted by owners Cori (Forney ’98) and Grady ’99 Summers. 5. Scholarship donors and recipients enjoyed meeting each other at a reception on campus in April. 6. Santa and Mrs. Claus delighted children at their annual breakfast in MAP café. 7. Alumni Council member Donald and Sharyn (Mraz ’01) Lovelace hosted a Grover Gathering in Nashville.

8. Future Grovers joined alumni for the 2022 Grove City College Alumni Virtual 5K. 9. Leaders Club members gathered for a weekend event in Washington D.C.

10. A group of Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc., alumni employees at the Monroeville, Pa., office raised the Crimson and White after a luncheon. 11. Gecko Robotics CEO Jake Loosararian ’13 speaks at an alumni mixer at the tech company’s Pittsburgh office.

Sposato ’00 aims to encourage alumni engagement

After almost 17 years of providing career advising to students and interfacing with alumni recruiters, in June 2022, Mandy Sposato ’00, former director of Career Services, shifted into a new position at the College as the director of alumni and campus engagement. She now serves as a liaison to the faculty and campus for alumni engagement, identifying and developing opportunities to utilize alumni to support needs across campus.

During the 2021-22 academic year, the College piloted an alumni/student mentoring program in which Sposato was involved. Consisting of 25 sophomores and 25 alumni mentors, the program was a huge success and proved to be highly impactful to those involved. One student participant shared, “I loved the ability to reach out to someone throughout the year and get advice, ask for

help, and share similar stories/experiences with them that they actually understood.” Alumni participants in the program were equally enthusiastic about the opportunity to give back to the College in a meaningful way. “It was great getting a chance to reconnect with the College on a more personal level and remember the kinds of students who attend,” one alum said. Now under Sposato’s leadership, the program currently involves 32 sophomores and 32 alumni.

Last year, the College’s strategic planning committee identified an important objective to better utilize alumni to support the academic and professional needs of our students. “While there are many alumni who are currently volunteering with the College to support various needs such as helping Admissions with recruiting prospective students, participating as judges in academic competitions, serving on advisory boards, and discipling students, we know that there are many more amazing alumni who can support important initiatives happening

at the College,” Sposato said. One is Laura (Tarkett ’85) Blumberg, VP of Civil Space & Weather Information Systems at SAIC, who has worked for years in the aerospace industry. In collaboration with Dr. Michelle (Young ’83) Clauss, Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Blumberg came to campus this semester to speak to STEM students interested in learning about her career and the work she has done with NASA.

Sposato’s overarching goal is to create more opportunities for alumni involvement in the months and years ahead. “One of the College’s greatest assets, in my opinion, is our alumni network. We have so many accomplished alumni who are eager to serve and give their time to our students. I’m so thankful for all alumni who choose to give back to the College for the benefit of our students,” she said.

Interested in getting more involved with your alma mater? Contact Alumni & College Relations at alumni.gcc.edu.

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ALUMNI COUNCIL ASSEMBLED | The Grove City College Alumni Council met during Homecoming weekend for its annual fall meeting. Among the Alumni Council members pictured here are new members: Andy Hromyak ’95; Ellen (Bailey ’82) Bennett; Betsy (Dayton ’92) Slater; Benjamin Marasco ’16; John Porter ’17; and Kory Kaye ’08. Alumni Counci is always looking for new members to help find new ways to encourage alumni engagement. Submit your name for consideration by Feb. 1 using the forms available at alumni.gcc.edu/alumnicouncil.

We wrapped up our 8th annual Wolverine Challenge on November 16, 2022! Over $1.96M was raised by 3,550 donors to support Grove City College and our students.

We are so grateful for the generosity of all who participated!

BLESSED BE THE TIES THAT BIND

By Nick Hildebrand

There is something more than nostalgia and the promise of a good time that brings thousands – alumni, students, families, and friends – to Grove City College every year for Homecoming.

The crowd delights in the parade and the floats, the big football game, the Wolverine Marching Band’s halftime show, fun under the tents on the Quad and Greek Village, and reunions aplenty. Everyone enjoys the celebration and the spectacle, but that is not what really draws them to gather “‘Mid the pines in columns growing, By the stream so deeply flowing,” as the Alma Mater says.

They come “home” en masse for a fall weekend for the same reason that they talk up the College to prospective students, come back to speak to a class, volunteer to mentor students, stuff envelopes for the alumni office, write a check, or read this magazine. It is because they continue to find value and meaning in their connection to Grove City College.

Some found it in the classroom, others on the playing fields, in chapel or bible study, in dorm rooms, the Gedunk, during office hours, at Warriors or Young Life, in the lab, the radio station, student government, the Orchestra, the Outing Club, the Touring Choir, the Theatre Program, Greek life, and dozens of other locus points of campus life. The lessons they learned, the people they encountered, the wisdom gained, and the faith encouraged during their years on campus stay with them. Like the Alma Mater declares: “Staunch and true there dwells within us, All the spirit of thy life.”

Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod said the relationships forged on campus tie alumni to each other and the College. They are foundational to the lives of many Grovers who maintain a connection to their alma mater that is distinctive in American higher education.

MacLeod sees this nearly every day at work. She sees how the connection runs through multiple generations of legacy families that sometimes include great-great-great “grand Grovers,” how it is fostered in churches where alumni congregate, how it is present in businesses and workplaces, and how those who share it work joyfully to strengthen the ties that bind.“We walk through life together,” she said.

The Alumni Office works to deepen the connection between alumni and the College. The effort takes many forms, from sending Wolverine onesies to new alumni parents to designing social media campaigns. It is done on a big scale like Homecoming and Family Weekend and in day-to-day interactions with alums, social media posts, GeMail, and targeted alumni events. In all their efforts, they are supported – formally and independently – by a legion of alumni.

Bruce Smith ’58 is one of them. He said his “love affair” with the College started when he attended a church youth meeting here as junior in high school in the early 1950s. He became so enamored that he encouraged his older brother to attend and followed him the next year in the fall of 1954. College was exciting and transformational, Smith said. “I did as much as I possibly could to enjoy myself and learn things and have experiences.”

Bruce Smith ’58 is flanked by active members of his old fraternity Omicron Xi in Harbison Chapel after he was honored with the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award. Smith’s seven-decade relationship with Grove City College stretches from his undergrad years in the 1950s to a stint as dean of men in the 1970s to his role as an emeritus member of the Alumni Council.

Smith came back to serve as dean of men from 1969 to 1975 and left the job impressed with how the College handled the issues and pressures of that era that left much of American higher education adrift. The aims and goals of our founders – to provide “an excellent education in beautiful surroundings at a reasonable cost and in a Christian environment” – were maintained steadily, he said, even as the campus and the world changed.

Smith has been an integral part of the College community ever since as a longtime and now emeritus member of Alumni Council. Council President Carol (MacGamwell ’79) Yannuzi noted that she can count on seeing Smith in Carnegie Alumni Center anytime there is a need for volunteers and the octogenarian continues to monitor alumni association meetings.

“My love affair has not changed in these 70 years,” he said. “And I will continue to serve my alma mater as long as she has jobs for me to do and as long as God gives me the strength and ability to do it.”

Smith’s distinguished service was honored at Homecoming (see page 19), and in a sign of how campus connections transcend generations, he was cheered on loudly by current members of his Omicron Xi fraternity and afterward the actives posed for a photo with a brother old enough to be their grandfather.

Pam (Cranford ’89) Homan’s connection also began with a visit and continues to this day. She fell in love with the campus and

eventually another student – her husband Evan Homan ’89. In addition to a spouse, she found a deeper faith and “a community of people who really cared about me, invested in me and wanted the best of all that life had for my time there and for my future.”

Since 2015, the Homans have hosted a picnic at their Boyds, Md., home for incoming freshmen and their families. The gettogethers began when their daughter Karina Homan ’19 was getting ready for her first year at Grove City College and they wanted to meet other “freshmen families.” Their son was in his freshman year of high school that first year and put ’24 on his name tag. Jonathan Homan will graduate next year.

The gatherings telegraph for incoming students and families the character of the community that they have joined, one that the Homans’ hospitality embodies.

“Not everyone’s experiences of their time at GCC are exactly the same, yet the common factor of attending such a special college is what connects us all. I think Grove City stands out as a place where we all

Evan ’89 and Pam (Cranford ’89) Homan host incoming GCC freshmen and their families at a July send-off picnic at the Homans’ home in Boyds, Md. They’ve held the picnics annually since 2015, when their daughter was beginning her freshman year.

“Not everyone’s experiences of their time at GCC are exactly the same, yet the common factor of attending such a special college is what connects us all.”

– Pam (Cranford ’89) Homan

received an excellent education, learned to think for ourselves and be a community of people who really care – these are all things that alumni take with them,” Pam said. “When you talk with other alumni about the College, the thing that is mentioned the most are the people - faculty, professors, RAs, and students, among others. GCC has a strong network of people who are connected through their love of the school.”

That love runs strong in Pam (Fishback ’75) Christie, a retired music instructor who taught in New York state public schools for more than 30 years and comes from a family of Grovers – sibling graduates include brother Bob Fishback ’78 and sister Barbara (Fishback ’84) Cross. Christie has stayed in touch with former “roomies,” Gamma Chi sorority sisters, and other friends – when they see each other “it’s like we never left” –and made new connections over the years, including a recent chance meeting with freshman Emma Danielson.

Christie was rehearsing for the Buffalo Niagara Praise Orchestra’s inaugural concert

last March when she overheard Danielson, then in high school, say she was thinking about attending Grove City College. “Well, I picked up on hearing that, and told her all the reasons she should go! We had a long conversation that night about my years at GCC … the best years of my life,” she said. Christie told Danielson about the excellent instruction that prepared her for her career, but “mainly I told her about the wonderful people I met.” Christie told her they had to get a picture for the GeDUNK. “Forty-eight years apart in graduation years, and both cellists from the Buffalo, N.Y. area! Cool, huh?”

Christie said she has run into many Grovers over the years, socially and professionally, and they are invariably “just good people with common values.” The school produces “helpful and caring people,” she said. “The connection is we are GCC graduates and we are friendly, helpful, accepting people. We enjoy each other’s company. Again, it’s like we just were at GCC, and yet, it has been a very long time in-between,” she said.

“Grovers are tied together by something lasting, something that is timeless. It is in friendships, fellowship, and shared values. It is eternal,” President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said. “As a result, people care about the College in a way that is different. It’s more than affinity for the team. It’s more than just ‘hanging out.’ It is an inspiring shared experience.”

When McNulty thinks about the connections that Grove City College fosters and how they endure beyond campus, he said the well-know hymn Blessed Be the Tie that Binds comes to mind. The hymn is an ode to a community that shares prayers, hopes, fears, comforts, purpose, and a faith in which “perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity.” Its opening stanza sums up – as much as the Alma Mater does – what connects Grovers:

“Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.” ■

Freshman Emma Danielson ’26 and Pamela (Fishback ’75) Christie met while playing in the cello section at the Buffalo Niagara Praise Orchestra’s inaugural concert in Clarence, N.Y. Christie encouraged Danielson, then a high school student, to enroll at Grove City College.

Alumni, from left, Kristy (Miller ’02) Smith, Ted Blendermann ’80, Amy (Shaffer ’78) Thomas, Craig Cerra ’92, and Mike Ivan ’03 met up by chance in the Dominican Republic last January. They were all on separate trips ministering to people in the sugar cane fields with the organization Meeting God in Mission. A GCC T-shirt sparked the connection and the group talked about their formative experiences on campus.

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Alumni build and foster connection in many ways, including getting together in what we like to call Grover Gatherings. From weekend outings to mini reunions to chance encounters, we celebrate every opportunity for Grovers to renew the ties that bind.

Ever wanted to get a group of alumni together in your area? We have something just for you: The Grover Gathering. You host the party; we’ll provide the necessary supplies, help with registration and lists, and guide you along to make it easy! This is a fun way to host an event of 10 or more people in an informal setting! Learn more at alumni.gcc.edu/grovergathering.

1. Josh Bachman, Dallas Martin, and Cliff Greenfield (L-R), freshman Memorial Hall mates, gathered for a three-day ski trip at Vail, Colorado, in January 2022. The ’05 friends regularly skied together in college and wanted to renew the tradition. Bachman reports they covered over 77,000 vertical feet and 86 miles of terrain. 2. Friends from the Class of 1979 met in St. Louis for their annual gathering. 3. A group of Sigma Theta Chi sisters from the Classes of 1984 to 1991 showed their colors during a late August weekend in Hidden Valley, Pa. 4. The Epsilon Pi Class of 1987 gathered at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their graduation. More than 30 people attended, including a couple fraternity sweethearts, spouses and other EP brothers. 5. Friends enjoyed a private concert in May with singer-songwriter Bill Deasy ’88 at the Mercer, Pa., lake home of Suzie (Berner ’87) Mox. 6. ADEL brothers joined on the West Virginia banks of the Potomac in August for their annual camping trip. 7. There was a mini reunion of 80s-era volleyball players in October in Ocean City, N.J. 8. These friends reunited in Crozet, Va., this summer at the Lesser home outside of Charlottesville.

 THEN AND NOW

The Armstrong Lobby of Henry Buhl Library, above, looks very different than it did just a year ago, right, before work began on the $9 million renovation. Beyond the new circulation desk and lounge area – the first significant updates since the building opened in 1954, the redesigned lobby provides open access to the Mehaffey Learning Commons and Collier Café, right, as well as the Gasiewicz Reading Room and Student Resource Center located on the ground floor.

A BRAND-NEW BUHL

Library renovation creates a place for scholarly collaboration

By Nick Hildebrand

Seventy years after ground was broken to build Grove City College’s library, the “new” Henry Buhl Library was rededicated this fall as a place that will serve new generations of students for many years to come.

The ceremony on Sept. 15 celebrated the completion of a $9 million renovation of the library that resulted in a top-to-bottom makeover of the building. It was the culmination of years of planning, fundraising, and construction, which was done in phases over the last year to mitigate the work’s impact on the student experience.

President Paul J. McNulty said it was clear to him soon after he came to the College in 2014 that the library, which hadn’t seen much in the way of updates since it was first opened in 1954, needed attention to communicate the “excellence of what we are about.”

“I said at the time, wouldn’t it be great if the library was the coolest place on campus? That’s how it started,” he said. Inspiration for the final design came from looking at what other colleges were doing to match student expectations and how to best use the available space.

“The key word was collaboration. The idea that we would have a space where students could come and collaborate in their learning together, because that was what students were looking for. A place that served technology well, that was an information center where students could be open, to make a little noise and learn together,” he said.

Another key word in the planning was “place,” McNulty said. “I like to think of the campus as a series of places where students have special learning experiences because it is so beautiful. Students can

find their places on this campus and those places will be somewhere that’s a memory for them, a touchpoint for them and it helps them to understand that God made these places as a blessing for us,” he said.

“This is a special place now. Students are excited and they appreciate already what a cool place this has become,” McNulty said.

The “new” Buhl Library features redesigned and new spaces for students to study, collaborate, gather, and learn; the technology and tools necessary to support their success – and devices; and an in-house café to keep them fueled up on their quest for knowledge. In addition to the updated look and new features, the project also included a complete overhaul of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems.

The first floor Armstrong Lobby features a new circulation desk and lounge area and provides open access to the Mehaffey Learning Commons and Collier Café, as well as the ground floor Gasiewicz Reading Room via a new bleacher staircase that is one of the most dramatic changes to the library’s previous profile.

The Learning Commons provides a versatile space for students to study on their own or together. Moveable furniture provides flexibility and a wall of “huddle rooms” featuring Microsoft Surface Hub technology where students can collaborate. And, in answer to students’ prayers, there are outlets everywhere. On the other side of the lobby there is a new technology-rich classroom and conference room and the café and a patio, where students can enjoy a drink and a snack from the Urban Trail Coffee Co. Outpost.

THEN NOW

The bleacher staircase leads down to the ground floor, home to the new Gasiewicz Reading Room and the Academic Resource Center offices. The reading room features the reference desk, study tables and alcoves, and a Tiffany bust of Benjamin Franklin that has been part of the College library’s décor since 1908. The Academic Resource Center’s move from Crawford Hall to the library puts its services closer to the students who need support. The College’s Writing Center is also located on the ground floor.

The project also included improvements to the library’s first and second floor stacks, including new lighting and furniture.

“The transformation from the old library to the new has been fascinating to witness,” Librarian Barbra (Bartos ’92) Munnell said. Library staff had to move thousands of books to accommodate the construction and continued to serve students there throughout the work. The results are well worth the inconvenience, she said.

“The availability of varying levels of study and work zones, access to power for student devices, and collaborative technology that enables students to work together and share course work is, to us, the most welcome additions to the library,” Munnell said. The renovation addressed longstanding issue and created more flexibility for collaboration. “Now, there is something for everyone, no matter how they choose to study and succeed during their time at the College.”

“Students have embraced the new spaces and technological tools. The library has never been as full of students so early in the semester as now,” Munnell said.

Henry Buhl Library was originally completed in 1954. It is named for a former College trustee and namesake of the Buhl Foundation –which contributed a third of the library’s original $750,000 construction cost. Built in the Gothic style, the limestone and sandstone edifice reflects the look of Crawford Hall and Harbison Chapel. It was the last

piece of the original campus plan drawn up by the famed Olmsted Brothers to be completed.

Pittsburgh architects Perfido Weiskopf Wagstaff + Goettel (PWWG) designed the renovation and Landau Building Company of Allison Park, Pa., handled the construction.

“The College understood that the library needed significant updates to be competitive with its peers for student recruitment and retention, but also knew that the way students work, study, and collaborate have changed since Buhl Library was first built,” PWWG principal Lisa Carver said.

The building was not being used to its full potential, she said. The ground floor Rare Book Room, which had been a showcase and forum for speakers and events for the library’s first half-century, had fallen into disuse as other spaces on campus supplanted it. Reimaging how that space could contribute to the daily use of the library was a primary goal for the architects, Carver said.

When it came to the café and patio area, PWWG designed a new accessible entrance that takes advantage of the natural pedestrian flow from the heart of campus.

Throughout the library, Carver said they sought to create areas that can accommodate a “gradient of privacy and/or noise” and a direct internal connection between the lower and main levels. “The bleacher stair came about during the design phases as a place to not just connect the levels, but as a special space to occupy, furthering the variety of experiences within the library,” she said.

Aesthetically, Carver said PWWG took “a modern yet refined and timeless palette of finishes, with darker wood tones and deep paint hues that accent the space and respect the history of the building.” The firm has handled a significant number of historic renovations.

“We believe that retaining portions of the existing building are important in telling the story but also staying on budget. The main

vestibule and lobby space retain and highlight robust materials, such as terrazzo floor and marble wall cladding, which are often too expensive to install in new buildings. A mix of old and new will ensure longevity for years to come,” Carver said.

“Even though the library space has changed, library services have not,” Munnell said. “The library is home to over 90 databases, more than 128,000 print books, and more than 290,000 digital books. Librarians help in researching, finding resources, and citing sources, and they conduct course specific instruction from the new library classroom so that students can successfully navigate the research process and find the resources needed for their assignments.”

Board of Trustees Chair Edward D. Breen ’78 said the renovation brought an “iconic building” back and noted that the work was an example of the conservative way the College is run. “One thing I love about a project like this – Grove City College has a history of having a

lot of the money in hand from people who love this College before we put a shovel in the ground and by the time we had the project finished up, we pretty much have it paid for.”

At the rededication ceremony in September, Rev. Donald D. Opitz, chaplain and senior director of Christian Formation, offered a prayer: “Libraries have served as the hub for advanced learning for centuries. Please bless this one that it might honor you and advance your redemptive mission throughout the 21st century. May your glory light these rooms and may your wisdom fill searching minds.” ■

thank you donors

The Buhl Library renovation was made possible by the support of hundreds of generous alumni and friends who recognized the need and stepped up to finance the work. In addition to the lobby’s honor wall, the library features named spaces to recognize those donors, honor specific people, and, in the case of the ground floor’s Peniel Lobby, an ideal. That space’s plaque includes the motto “Seek the Face of God through Education” and it is named in honor of an anonymous donors’ beloved grandson, who died young and whose middle name was Peniel, which means “face of god” in Hebrew.

“It is the donors’ hope that the message ‘Seek the Face of God through Education’ will remind all students and library guests that God is central to their education at the College and to our entire lives,” Jeff Prokovich ’89, vice president for Advancement, said.

Other named spaces include:

COLLIER CLASSROOM, COLLIER CAFÉ, COLLIER PATIO

A GIFT OF JANET (OWEN ’63) COLLIER

ALLEN STUDY ROOM

A GIFT OF THE CRAIG ’74 AND SUSAN (ALLEN ’75) JONES FAMILY IN MEMORY OF ROBERT AND RUTH ALLEN

ARMSTRONG LOBBY

A GIFT OF THE JAY AND LINDA SEDWICK FOUNDATION

DR. JOHN CURRID CORNER

A GIFT OF DAVID ’91 AND ELISE (ECREMENT ’91) FINCH

GASIEWICZ READING ROOM

A GIFT OF PHIL AND BETH GASIEWICZ

HEFREN-TILLOTSON STUDY ROOM

A GIFT OF HEFREN-TILLOTSON ALUMNI EMPLOYEES AND THE TILLOTSON FAMILY

MARZIANO CONFERENCE ROOM

A GIFT OF DEBORAH MARZIANO ’71

MEHAFFEY LEARNING COMMONS

A GIFT OF WILLIAM ’64 AND JOANN (TRESHAM ’64) MEHAFFEY

PASSILLA READING ROOM

A GIFT IN HONOR OF LYNNE (KENNEDY ’60) AND JIM PASSILLA ’61

SEGERDAHL STUDY ROOM

A GIFT OF JAMES ’84 AND REBECCA (HANNA ’84) SEGERDAHL

SNITCHLER CIRCULATION DESK

A GIFT OF TODD ’92 AND MELANIE (KRAHE ’92) SNITCHLER

CLASS OF 2020 STUDY ROOM

A GIFT OF THE CLASS OF 2020

CLASS OF 1996 STUDY ROOM

A GIFT OF THE CLASS OF 1996

THE ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER

ANONYMOUS, OFFERED TO THE GLORY OF GOD

Top: Parishioners at Coolspring Presbyterian Church celebrate Ag Sunday with a “Bring Your Tractor to Church” service in the Mercer County, Pa., church’s parking lot. Pastor Mark Frailey leads the service.

Right: Pastor Jason Schepp ’01 preaches at Christ United Church’s East Brook Presbyterian Church in Lawrence County, Pa. Schepp is one of several alumni pastors in the Project on Rural Ministry’s clergy cohort.

A PEOPLE AND A PLACE

How the Project on Rural Ministry is helping Grove City College’s neighbors thrive

By Grace Leuenberger ’16 Photos by Gracie Turnbaugh ’23

On a brisk Saturday evening in Fombell, Pa., a dozen Grove City College students gathered around the dinner table of Pastor Mark Sentell ’94. It was the first night of spring break, a time typically reserved for rest and recreation in a location far away from campus. But this wasn’t a typical spring break trip, nor is Fombell a typical spring break destination.

Located 30 miles south of Grove City in the rolling hills of rural western Pennsylvania, Fombell was one of five stops on a weeklong trip designed for students to serve and learn alongside the neighbors of Grove City College — neighbors like Sentell. As the night came to an end, the pastor of Living Faith Baptist Church shared a thought that would guide the students through their whole spring

break trip: “Churches thrive when they spend time in the place they do ministry. You can’t understand the context or the people you are serving unless you are right there with them.”

Sentell made an important point, one that the founders of Grove City College were also guided by: place matters.

At Grove City College, you often hear people say, “The people make the place.” But it

is also true that the place makes the people. Situated in the heart of rust belt and rural America, Grove City College from its earliest years understood the importance of investing its time and resources into the people and the place it was surrounded by. Helping its neighbors thrive – whether they be from Fombell or Franklin, Mercer or Moundsville, Eastbrook or Irwin – was a founding principle of the College’s mission.

Just this fall, more than a century after College founder Isaac Ketler began hosting an annual Bible conference on campus intended to “provide local pastors and laypeople with in-depth knowledge about the Bible and theology,” a similar conference assembled once again. In attendance were local pastors from over 30 churches within a 150-mile radius of the College. Among them were alumni including Sentell, Jason Schepp ’01, and Eric Phillips ’04, joining others from a diverse group of churches in western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia, southern New York, and eastern Ohio. Together, these pastors make up the first cohort of the Project on Rural Ministry (PRM), an initiative that extends and reimagines Grove City College’s legacy of providing academic, spiritual, social, and cultural services to the community while

furthering its commitment to love of neighbor and advancement of the common good.

The Project’s inaugural five-year period began in 2019 through grant funding from the Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Ministry initiative, a program intended to strengthen pastoral leadership in Christian congregations in the United States. PRM launched with the initial goals of building relational networks, amplifying pastors’ voices, and engaging in collaborative learning experiences between pastors, College faculty, and students. With one year remaining in the initial grant period, PRM has gone from a written proposal to robust, real-life experiences including annual conferences, faculty-led workshops, interdisciplinary service-learning projects, internships, shortterm mission trips, and more.

The 12 spring-breakers around Sentell’s table were just a few of the student participants engaging with the work and mission of the PRM, but many more are involved. This past summer, nine students from Grove City College spent the summer working as fully funded interns with PRM, serving on worship teams, leading children’s ministry programs, using photography to document the life of local churches, and

Parishioners worship in the sanctuary of Coolspring Presbyterian Church on a summer Sunday. Below: PRM pastor Rev. Eric Phillips ’04 leads Redeemer Anglican Church in Franklin, Pa.

more. During past semesters, students have volunteered in a church’s community garden in Jeannette, Pa., a post-industrial town about 90 miles south of Grove City, attended a “Bring Your Tractor to Church Sunday” in nearby Coolspring Township, and put on a children’s program about the intersection of biology and theology through the example of honeybees from the GCC Bees project.

Under the direction of faculty, students have employed their coursework through service learning projects, finding creative and collaborative ways to build mutually-

remarked. “Tears filled my eyes as I watched the youth I had been praying for all summer choose to follow Jesus,” Mollie Landman ’23 shared, reflecting on her summer internship experience with a church in Mercer County.

Whether a student studies Biology or Business, Communications or Computer Science, English or Engineering, it is the work of a Christian liberal arts college to show students how their knowledge, talents, and time can be used in answering Christ’s command to his followers: to love God and love others. The Project on Rural Ministry is just one of many ways Grove City College remains faithful to its mission to equip students to pursue their God-given callings and contribute to the flourishing of its neighbors.

beneficial connections with pastors and their congregations. Budding graphic designers guided by Nate Mucha ’08 created church websites, while Tim Sweet ’85 partnered with students in entrepreneurship classes to craft marketing plans designed to help pastors spread awareness of their church’s ministries. Professor Shannon Barrios incorporated a PRM service-learning project into the research methods class required of all communication majors, encouraging participant Mikayla Gainor ’23 to see how the pursuit of knowledge can also “incite palpable change and help pastors thrive.”

While all these activities are designed to equip and encourage pastors with needed resources, student involvement with PRM has been an encouragement to students as well. “In the end, the experience was more than an academic requirement checked off the list for the students, or a useful product for the pastors and their churches. [We] were given an insider’s perspective to the responsibilities that pastors shoulder and the work that ministry requires,” Grace Leone ’22

The latter half of that mission –contributing to the flourishing of Grove City College’s neighbors – is what the Project continues to work toward. As part of the College’s five-year strategic plan, the PRM is looking forward to building more connections between the college classroom and pastors and local congregations in the region. Additionally, the PRM is working to develop sustaining support through connecting to interested donors in the greater Grove City College community and will also be applying for a sustainability grant to continue working out its mission among the people and places of rural and rust belt America. Charlie Cotherman ’06, program director of the Project on Rural Ministry, reflected on the significance of continuing an initiative like PRM, writing: “At its most basic level, all our programming – whether oriented toward resourcing pastors or amplifying their voices and stories – is geared toward helping rural pastors thrive.”

This goal of helping rural pastors thrive is no small task. They serve in communities facing a variety of economic, social and ministry challenges. But the PRM team, comprised of Cotherman, Executive Director Dr. Seulgi Byun, Academic Director Dr. Paul Kemeny, Assistant Director Dr. Michelle (Adams ’88, ’02) McFeaters, and Research Director Dr. Adam Loretto ’05 have witnessed that flourishing – of pastors and the congregations they serve – happening.

Flourishing is happening through everything from blog posts and logo designs to coffee chats and Zoom calls to community gardens and youth group game nights. From rust belt towns to countryside communities, neighbors are coming together to offer their time, talents, and faith to the churches of rural America so that more people—and the places they call home—may thrive. ■

The Project on Rural Ministry is looking for funding sources to continue its work. Those interested in supporting the PRM can contact Brian Powell ’03, senior director of development, at 724-458-2992 or giving@gcc.edu.

“At its most basic level, all our programming –whether oriented toward resourcing pastors or amplifying their voices and stories – is geared toward helping rural pastors thrive.”

– Charlie Cotherman ’06 Program Director

Vacation Bible School students at Rose Point Reformed Presbyterian Church.

class notes class notes

1967

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Jon Stevenson is a 20year trustee of Elefence International, a U.S. volunteer organization working in Africa to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. They have worked in Zambia and Zimbabwe, and recently Malawi to protect endangered forest reserves. Earlier this year, Stevenson traveled to Malawi to audit activities and study best ways to help.

1968

Dr. David Hoch, a retired athletic administrator, published his seventh book, Leading an Education-Based Athletic Program.

1969

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Linda (Harris) Sittig authored a new book, B-52 Down: The Night Bombs Fell From the Sky. It tells of a B-52 Bomber that crashed during a 1964 blizzard in the Maryland mountains.

1971

Alan Mesches’ second book will be published in January 2023. Titled The Flying Grunt: The Story of Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, United States Marine Corps (Ret.), it shares the story of Carey’s distinguished 38-year military career. Mesches lives in Frisco, Texas.

1972

David Barto published his first book, What Lies Beyond, Within, a fictional story of

witnessing the end times and falling in love.

Rev. Ralph Pontier, pastor of visitation for Covenant Reformed Church, Pella, Iowa, was elected to a third term as stated clerk of the United Reformed Churches in North America. He also is secretary of the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council. In September, he was appointed chairman of the Board of Visitors for the newly formed Seminario Reformado de las Americas, a seminary based in Quito, Ecuador.

1974

Lawrence Fabrey, Ph.D., received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Institute for Credentialing Excellence. This is I.C.E.’s most prestigious award, recognizing long-standing, extraordinary contributions to the industry.

1976

Darrell Smith was recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for 2023. He is a partner and corporate, tax and transactions regional service line leader at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP.

Carolyn (MacHose) Steiner wrote her ninth children’s tale, Lilly, the Little Shetland

Pony, the sequel to her previous book, A Snowy Owl Visits the Shetland Islands

These books were edited by her husband, Richard Steiner ’76. All her stories have rhyme, a moral, and handdrawn illustrations.

1977

Charlotte (Ragan) Urgolites published a picture book for children, Sensing the Seasons, under her pen name Charlotte St. George. For her master’s degree at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, she studied how fully attending to our senses contributes to human health. Urgolites and her family now live in California.

Michael Zellers, a Product Liability Litigation –Defendants attorney with Tucker Ellis LLP was selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for 2023.

1978

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Bell retired from full-time ministry with the PC (USA) in July. During his 40 years in ministry, he served in Newton, Mass.; Cumberland, Md.; Horseheads, N.Y.; and Virginia Beach, Va. He also served as a chaplain in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1989 to 2013.

1979

Doug Knable was inducted into the inaugural Resource Group Hall of Fame, comprised of the top 1% of wealth advisors annually affiliated with Lincoln Financial. He been a part of TRG since its inception and is a past chairman.

Carol (MacGamwell) Yannuzzi was promoted to national director at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

1980

Gregory Spalding recently published two books. Your Life is Like a Basketball is about his time as a player, fan, and coach, including stories about former GCC Coach John Barr and Sportsmen of the Year Geoff Gehring ’03 and Dave Pifer ’00, as well as Greg’s time as a missionary and coach. Men Going All-In is a men’s devotional based on the stories of Christian athletes from the Pirates and Steelers.

1982

Robb Montgomery has a new book, The Impact of One Voice, to encourage loving relationships between and within cultures. He is executive director of Loving Culture Ministries.

1983

Charles “Chad” Wieland joined the intellectual property law firm Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP in Philadelphia as a partner. He focuses on patent law, from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Dr. Stephen Radack received the Pennsylvania Dental Association’s  Distinguished Service Award in April. He has served PDA as a trustee, treasurer, vice-president, president and is currently editor of the Pennsylvania Dental Journal.  He served on councils and commissions at the American Dental Association, was a faculty member at the LECOM School of Dental Medicine, and is a consultant dental examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments. He has practiced in Erie for 36 years.

1986

Doug Smith was the silver medalist in men’s 55-59 100M hurdles in this summer’s USATF Masters Outdoor Championship at the University of Kentucky. He has been head track coach at Robinson Township Christian School (Pa.) since 2007 and is a USATFCCCA Track & Field Academy certified sprint, hurdle, and relay event specialist coach.

1987

Dr. Tracy Radosevic was the keynote speaker at the August Festival Gathering of the Network of Biblical Storytellers held in Linthicum, Md.

1988

Mark DiBiase was inducted in July as Rotary International’s 2022-23 District Governor for District 6820. As governor, Mark assists clubs throughout central Mississippi with engaging their club members, raising and distributing Rotary Foundation funds, and

PAN

such as Montana, Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Grove City. Wives are included and are serenaded with Pan songs. The “Brotherhood, Love and Loyalty” continues. Front, from left: John Campbell ’65, Scott Brown ’63, Dave Gills ’67, Bob Callahan ’65, Gray Morgan ’64, Bob Koehn ’65, Russ Thomas ’61, and Mike Cassidy ’62. Back: Robert Callahan IV ’65, Wayne Vogel ’66, Jim Harrison ’65, John Vierthaler ’63, Fritz Keck ’62, and Dan Walko ’64.

GROVE IN GREENVILLE | These friends met mid-October in Greenville, S.C., for a Grover Gathering. First row, from left: Jane (Peale ’73) Sham, Sue (Knappenberger ’73) Appleton, Joan (Pitcairn ’73) Kugler, and Sandee (Smith ’73) Leibson. Second row: Brian Cox ’73, Dorothy (Williams ’73) Weeks, Diane (Russell ’73) Rhoads, and Chris (Kindle ’73) Sosebee. Row 3: Rich Leibson ’72 and George Kugler ’73.

LOYALTY | These Pan Sophic brothers met in Grove City just prior to Homecoming 2021. This group has reunited every other year since 2000 in locales

international service projects. Dave Duncan and wife Alicia are the parents of son David “DJ” Walker, born July 21, 2020, and daughter Evelyn Anna, 4.

Tom Emigh has been appointed senior pastor at Ruskin United Methodist Church in Ruskin, Fla. Dr. Tammy (Bice) Smith, a licensed professional counselor and conference speaker, is the author of eight books, including Soul Satisfaction, Real Marriage, and Soul Connection

1989

Dr. Jeff Fuller was named deputy secretary of the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Previously, he was advisor to the Department’s deputy secretary and director of the Bureau of School Support, after leading several western PA school districts.

Mark Goodwin and wife Andrea Coldwell welcomed daughter Cassandra Jane on March 15, 2022.

Timothy Moore accepted a position as a business analyst at Northwinds Technical Solutions in Roanoke, Va. He continues to live in Radford, Va., with wife Holly (Atkinson ’89) Moore and son Ethan.

1990

Dr. Monica McCoy is a professor of psychology at Converse University in Spartanburg, S.C., and recently published the third edition of her textbook, Child Abuse and Neglect.

1991

clinician at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. He, his wife Jill, and two daughters reside in Holly Springs, N.C.

1995

David Long has been appointed head of school at the Miami Valley School in Dayton, Ohio, and will start on July 1, 2023. He is currently assistant head of school at The Galloway School in Atlanta, Ga.

1996

Beth Fox Lepore received the Rabbi Paul Levenson Award for Outstanding Service by a Non-Affiliated IACUC Member from the Massachusetts Society for Medical Research. (IACUCs assure the humane treatment of animals in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.) Lepore works with pharma and biotech companies.

Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Stivason published his dissertation with P&R titled From Inscrutability to Concursus: Benjamin B. Warfield’s Theological Construction of Revelation’s Mode from 1880 to 1915. Stivason is pastor at Grace Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gibsonia, Pa.

1997

Resurrection. She practices emergency medicine outside of Baltimore and is a mother of five.

Marilee (Gerhart) and Bob Price are the parents of son Micah Andrew, now 4. Holly (Brown) Uhl earned an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, in May 2022, and was inducted in Sigma Beta Delta international honor society. She is director of operational excellence and robotic process automation at State Auto Insurance Companies.

1999

Robert Ayton was named as the American Chemical Society Southeastern U.S. Region awardee for Excellence in Chemistry High School

the company. The Cleveland, Ohio, firm specializes in the support and management of corporate vehicle fleets.

2000

Jeffrey Darville, Ph.D., published The Constantine Doctrine: Christian Leadership in Western Civilization, an integrated historical chronicle making the case for bold and ethical leaders.  Megan (Hoye) Liesinger and husband Scott are the parents of son Boaz Scott, born Feb. 16, 2021.

2001

Dr. Jeff Kozlowski, an optometrist, was promoted to medical instructor and

Craig Oaks joined META (Facebook) in June 2021 working in the Instagram division, working from his Murrysville, Pa., home. He was promoted to manager of client infrastructure within Instagram. He and wife Jaime have four children.

1998

Dr. Rachel (VanAntwerp) Mallalieu published her debut book of poetry, A History of

Teaching in October. He is now nominated for the 2023 National American Chemical Society James Bryant Conant Award. Ayton teaches AP Chemistry, AP Physics C, and AP Calculus AB at Redeemer Christian School in Ocala, Fla. Katie (Thompson) Faris authored a new book, He Will Be Enough: How God Takes You by the Hand Through Your Hardest Day. With a foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada, it includes 20 biblical reflections and personal testimony of the Faris family’s experience with a genetic condition. It will be followed by God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood, with a foreword by Megan (Evans ’01) Hill, in January 2023.

Allison (Brunner)

Lanzilotta was named president of Fleet Response after rising through

Phillip Crisostomo was promoted to supervisor of instructional technology and data analysis in the Willingboro (N.J.) Public School District in July 2020. He has worked in Willingboro since 2003 as a teacher and school administrator and earned his doctorate in educational technology leadership at New Jersey City University in June 2022.

2002

Dr. Matthew Hall is now provost and senior vice president of Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. He took office in July, after serving since 2008 at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, most recently as its senior vice president of academic affairs and provost. He also taught courses in history and government and served as dean of Southern’s Boyce College. He and wife Jeannie (Klein ’01) Hall have three children.

Rob Pinkerton and wife Jennifer welcomed son Graham Robert on Aug. 7, 2020.

GRAND OPENING | Nancy (Alderson ’78) and Pat McDonnell hosted several Grove City College friends at their Juniper Grill Charlotte grand opening in mid-June. From left, Elizabeth (Smith ’81) Hanley, Doug Steele ’77, Nancy McDonnell, Shelley Chandler ’86, Debbie Miller ’81 and Tim Black ’81.

MILLER MILES | Ian Miller ’13 and wife Julia hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2021. The 2,650-mile trail from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington took from April to September to complete. Ian says it was “probably the coolest, hardest, and most rewarding experience of my life.”

FIRST GRAD | Dr. Erin (Kristobak ’06) Martinez, left, a faculty member at the Trevecca Nazarene University Physician Assistant Program in Nashville, Tenn., celebrated the graduation of the school’s first Grove City College alum – Heidi Schmidt ’00 – in August. Martinez is an associate professor and program curriculum coordinator.

GECKO GROWS | Gecko Robotics founders Jake Loosararian ’13 and Troy Demmer ’11, center, cut the ribbon in May for the company’s new location on Pittsburgh’s North Side. Joining them were, from left, Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald, Isaac Loosararian, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Technology Council Audrey Russo, and Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.

EP GOLF CLASSIC | Epsilon Pi brothers from a range of class years teed off at their golf outing on July 23 at Grove City Country Club.

GOLF LINKS | Four employees of Karpinski Engineering and three spouses had an unintentional Grover reunion in August when they gathered for a Pittsburgh office picnic and realized they were all GCC alums! From left: Teresa (Dallatore ’17) and Josh ’16 Calhoun; Doug ’02 and Melissa (Hinnebush ’04) Barnes with Jonathan; Kaleb ’18 and Ashley (Rohrer ’19) Dekker; and Sarah Payne ’18.

2003

Jim and Tressa (Johnson ’17) Mortland welcomed daughter Sandra Priscilla on July 19, 2022.

2004

Carolyn (Blake) Brakey was appointed to a 5-year term on the Geauga County (Ohio) Board of Health in March. She is an energy attorney at Chagrin Falls-based Brakey Energy. Rebekah (Entwistle) and Steven Flanders welcomed son Joel Thomas on Nov. 15, 2021.

Jill (Bradley) Janaitis and husband Jim welcomed son James Anthony III on July 9, 2021.

2005

Jenny Cindric and Felix Scott Mason were married April 23, 2022, in Durham, N.C. They moved to O’ahu, Hawaii, this fall.

Rachel (Throckmorton) Reedy and husband Josh are the parents of son Hayes Jensen, born Oct. 1, 2020.

Lauren (Gallo) Lucian and husband Rick welcomed son Clayton Richard on Aug. 9, 2022.

2008

Aaron Barth and wife Kristin announce the birth of daughter Caroline Emelia on Dec. 6, 2021.

Brittany (Baker) and Cody Campbell welcomed daughter Abigail “Abby” Joy on Aug. 19, 2021. Siblings are Caleb and Joelle Grace.

Leah (McLaughlin) and Mark ’98 Fazio welcomed daughter Mary Michaela on June 8, 2022.

Rebekah (Johnson) and Andrew Miller announce the birth of daughter Magnolia Athena on June 1, 2022.

Robert Pye and wife Stephanie welcomed son Asher Chasin Robertson on Oct. 5, 2021.

Rachel (McCoy) Richman and husband Stephen welcomed son Emmett McCoy on Feb. 16, 2021. Sister Martha Mae is 3.

Lauren (Rothermel) and Matthew Gregg welcomed son Bear Matthew on April 10, 2020.

HERE WE GO | The Pan Sophic Club got together for a “Round Up” at halftime during the Nov. 20, 2022, Steeler game. From left: Don Balla ’93, Stephen Sullivan ’94, Artie Slear ’95, Matt Doz ’95, Brian Wood ’96, Jon Kuhn ’95, Paul Arnold ’99, Ryan Hutchison ’95, Kevin Joyce ’96, Rob Aho ’96, and Brandon Haynes ’96.

Carrie (Willis) Sturgill and husband Andrew welcomed daughter Ruth Eliza Sturgill on March 17, 2020.

2006

Tim Batluck and wife Rebecca are the parents of son Benjamin Noah, born Jan. 11, 2022, and his older brother Andrew “Drew.”

Kristina (Haines) Ragland and husband Christopher welcomed son Elliot Niall on Sept. 26, 2020.

2007

Minji Cho and Jeremy McKay were married Jan. 16, 2021. They are now parents of daughter Esther Harim, born July 12, 2022.

Rebecca (York) and Kenneth Shick are the parents of son Micah Andrew, born Jan. 4, 2021. Brother Asher is 4.

Brittany Smith co-authored a book, Unplanned Grace: A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice, that was published last year.

Kristin (McCune) Vollmer and husband Mike welcomed son Grant Jerome on Sept. 7, 2022.

2009

Erica (Reiter) and Freddy ’11 Adams welcomed son Ambrose Walther on Aug. 8, 2022.

Benjamin Holland was confirmed in October to serve on the State Board of Accountancy by the Pennsylvania State Senate.

COOL PICTURE | Jason Cooper ’97 and his father John Cooper ’75 promoted GCC after landing on the Antarctic continent on Nov. 9 during the beginning of the Southern Ocean summer. Jason is an electrical engineer, and John retired from Northrop Grumman in 2010. The trip coincided with John’s birthday.

Abbie (Gagnon) Diltz and husband Zac welcomed son Eli Milton on May 9, 2022, and daughter Ada Corene on Feb. 19, 2020.

Grace (Jennings) Killian and husband Scott welcomed daughter Abigail Ivy, born Oct. 2, 2022, via adoption.

Leah (Lindholm) Newton and

husband Isaac are the parents of daughter Laurelin Aurora, born April 3, 2022.

Ariel (Weygandt) Peterson and husband, Brian, welcomed daughter Clara Evelyn on April 11, 2022.

Heidi (Bartel) Ring and husband Seth are the parents of daughter Eliana Grace, born March 2, 2021.

Danielle Weaver and Mitchell Webb were married on July 30, 2022.

2010

Megan (Grayburn) Baker and husband Ryan welcomed daughter Reagan Leigh on Oct. 27, 2021.

Margaret (Williams) and Samuel ’11 Duguid welcomed daughter Felicity Rose on Oct. 8, 2022.

Justin Kabonick and wife Jessica welcomed daughter Juniper Grace on May 21, 2022.

Emily (Windes) Pickens and husband Charlie are the parents of son Philip James, born Dec. 26, 2021. Philip joins siblings Nathaniel, 5, and Marie, 2

Lizz (Michael) Sapia and husband John announce the birth of daughter Hayley Joy on June 4, 2021.

Karen (Merry) Tavares and husband Adam are the parents

of son Emmanuel Joseph, born Oct. 29, 2022.

Alyssa (Williams) Ward and husband Rocky welcomed son Theodore Brooks on March 13, 2022.

Linnea (Sudduth) Ward and husband Walter welcomed son Walter Graeme on May 19, 2021.

2011

Sarah (Haines) McCabe and husband, Steve, are the parents of son Peter Westley, born Aug. 23, 2019.

2012

Hannah (Woodring) and Ryan Anderson welcomed daughter Lydia Jem on Aug. 21, 2021. Grace (Murtoff) and Dustin ’13 Anewalt are the parents of daughter Daphne Jane, born Sept. 5, 2022.

Kelsey (Wilson) and Connor Cooper welcomed daughter Madison Jo on Sept. 16, 2022.

Heather (Campbell) and (the late) Gret Glyer welcomed son Gryphon Novillo on Jan. 10, 2022.

Meghan (Lund) Halverson and husband Michael announce the birth of son Henry Knight on Sept. 8, 2022.

Hilary (Prescott) and David Johnson welcomed daughter

Charlotte Claire on July 3, 2022.

Beth (Buresh) Panicucci and husband Steve are the parents of daughter Vivian Louise, born July 5, 2022. Ariél (Austin) Sherwood and husband Craig announce the births of children Elyra Sage on March 6, 2022, Emmerick Austin on May 16, 2020, and Cairgan Aleser, now 4.

Kyle Wilson and wife Rebecca announce the birth of daughter Ella Elizabeth on July 4, 2022.

Andrew Yellis and Dr. Kalie Mix were married June 12, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minn. The couple lives in Boston, Mass., where both work at the pharmaceutical multinational Sanofi.

2013

Alyssa (Bell) Burtchin and husband, Adam, welcomed daughter Eliana Quinn on Dec. 6, 2021.

Christopher Bush and wife Kelly announce the births of twin boys, Amos Christopher and Elias Lester, on July 13, 2022.

Christa (Moore) Kelly and husband Adam are the parents of sons Micah Adam, born July

15, 2020, and Owen Wesley, born Feb. 21, 2022.

Timothy Morgan and wife Katie announce the birth of son Benjamin Nathanael on June 25, 2021.

Anastasia (Lease) and Jim ’10 Parkin welcomed son George Hayes Metcalf on April 27, 2020. He joins Theodore, 6, and Penelope, 4. Shanda (Blair) and Wes Tomer welcomed son Jeribai David on July 9, 2021.

Mareah (Zuck) Garver and husband Mike welcomed son Elijah Brodie on April 2, 2022.

2014

Deborah Brutt and Wesley Pilchard were married June 11, 2022, in Marion, Md. Shaina (Williams) and Robert Clark are the parents of daughter Violet Joan, born Aug. 14, 2022.

Emily Hare was selected for the Newark (Ohio) Advocate’s “20 Under 40” feature for 2022. She is a clerk at the city’s tax office; president of the Licking County Players board; awardwinning director, actor, and

WYCKOFF WELCOME | Claire (Faragalla ’96) Hanna hosted an informal Grover Gathering in July at her Wyckoff, N.J., home. From left, David Hanna ’26, Claire, Jeb Swistock ’23, Jen (Wiley ’09) Mercer, and Brian Mercer ’09 with Cooper.

POCONOS PLANS | In late March 2022, a dozen alums from 2012 – with reps from the Classes of ’10, ’11, and ’14, as well as ’39, ’40, and ’41 – met in the Poconos for an annual reunion to enjoy the outdoors and games. Folks traveled from New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and D.C. to attend.

stage manager; former church treasurer; and counselor for children with disabilities.

Corrie (McNulty) Johnston and husband Stephen announce the birth of son Eoin Joseph on Aug. 27, 2022.

Taylor (Hunker) Logue and husband Dan announce the birth of daughter Teagan Audrey on Nov. 4, 2021.

Jack McCracken, manager at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz in Westminster, Md., graduated as part of Leadership Carroll’s Class of 2022. Leadership Carroll is a development program co-sponsored by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Carroll Community College.

Louis Petolicchio and wife

Sarah welcomed son Louis Angelo on Dec. 7, 2022. Claire (Healey) Purple and husband Matthew welcomed son Thomas Philip on March 22, 2021.

2015

Jocelyn (Hinkle) and Jonathan Bernhardt are the parents of

daughter Evelyn Ruth, born Oct. 13, 2021.

Amy (Melnik) Cracker and husband Robert welcomed daughter Liliana Faith on April 21, 2022.

Marie (Carroll) and Christopher Curran announce the birth of son Beckett Maxwell on May 2, 2022.

Blake Denlinger and wife Katie are the parents of daughter Evelyn Elizabeth, born Oct. 18, 2021.

Alyssa (Wiley) and Garth ’17 Murray announce the birth of daughter Amelia Elise on Dec. 13, 2020.

Dominic Pescatrice and wife Colleen welcomed daughter Elisa Mary Margit on July 27, 2022.

Ben Renwick and wife Kelly welcomed daughter Kendall on Feb. 28, 2022. She joins sister Kinsley, 3, and brother Jaxen, 6. Dalaney (Algiere) Robert and husband Jeffrey welcomed daughter Elaria Dalaney on April 13, 2022.

2016

Rachel (Odell) and Charley Bartelmay announce the birth

of daughter Emma Florence on Sept. 2, 2021.

Adrienne (Scrima) Demmer and husband Scott welcomed their second son, Graham Christian, on Aug. 12, 2022.  Rachel (Schmidt) and Andrew ’13 Baur welcomed son Aiden P. on March 1, 2022.

Rachel (Shimrock) França and husband Tyago are the parents of son Matias Ezekiel Shimrock, born March 18, 2022.

Amy (Thomas) and Adam ’14 Giugliano welcomed son Noah Adam on Feb. 15, 2022. Holly (Lueers) and Andrew ’14 Smith are the parents of son Jonathan Daniel Lueers, born March 16, 2022.

Ben Stegner was promoted to editor in chief of MakeUseOf.com in December 2021. In February 2022, he celebrated 8 years at MakeUseOf, working with a team of writers from around the world to provide technical how-tos, lists of apps, and more on the web.

Taylor (Lake) Webb and husband Kyle welcomed daughter Beatrice Anne Innisfree on Feb. 12, 2022.

2017

Ellen Benbow and Michael Shupp ’15 welcomed son Lucas James on Aug. 19, 2022.

Joanne (Wagner) and Mitchell Buzard are the parents of son Brooks Arthur, born May 24, 2022.

Jordan Good and Jordan Coiro were married in October 2021. Emily (Yoder) and Taylor ’16 Drummond welcomed daughter Susanna Jane on March 2, 2022.

C. Jacob Marino and wife Natalie welcomed daughter Annie Sue on Dec. 6, 2021. Justine (Staniszewski) and Brent ’18 Matey are the parents of son Grant Ezekiel, born Aug. 13, 2022.

Zoee (Ward) Menhart and husband Tyler welcomed daughter Nora Moon English on Feb. 6, 2022.

Rebekah Briley Langehans Miller earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree (summa cum laude) from the University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy on May 6, 2022.

Tressa (Johnson) and Jim ’03 Mortland welcomed daughter Sandra Priscilla on July 19, 2022.

LEASURE MEMORIALS | Pausing in front of the newly named Bruce P. Leasure ’76 Men’s Baseball Coach’s Office in the PLC are ADEL brothers from left: Tom Gregg ’80, Tom Cornelius ’74, Bradley W. Butler (kneeling) ’76, Dr. Jeffrey Kelly ’76, Bruce’s wife Karen (Carpenter ’76) Leasure, Scott Duesterdick ’76, Rick Fetzer ’76, and John Shearer ’76. Bruce, who passed in April 2020, was a four-year baseball letterman. Fraternity brothers, teammates, and family also raised funds for the Bruce P. Leasure ’76 Memorial Scholarship and the Bruce P. Leasure ’76 All Diamond Sports Fund to support baseball and softball; funds recently provided a new baseball scoreboard and tarps for both fields.

FAMILY DOCS | Siblings Caleb ’18 and Hannah ’15 Arisman attended Palmer College of Chiropractic together in Port Orange, Fla., graduating with their doctorates on June 17, 2022. They both received their GCC degrees in exercise science. Caleb is practicing in Timonium, Md., and Hannah is in Charlotte, N.C. They are the children of Mark Arisman ’84 and Jenyl Murdock ’85.

Erin (Sweet) and Ethan ’19 Peterson welcomed daughter Clarabelle Elizabeth on May 25, 2022.

Micayla (Wright) and Luke Tincha are the parents of sons Miles Allen, born March 4, 2020, and Abram Wade, born Sept. 12, 2022.

2018

Amanda (Tennies) and Bryan ’16 Bosse welcomed son Anakin Micah on Jan. 25, 2022.

Cassandra Kenville and Zachary Bennett welcomed daughter Brynn Elise on April 5, 2022, and celebrated their marriage on July 3, 2022.

Jeffrey Miller earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law on May 6, 2022.

Mark Newhard is in a 1-year assignment to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras.

In his previous assignment, he deployed three times to Niger and Tunisia, Africa; Jordan; and New Mexico. He was promoted to captain in August 2022 and began his master’s in engineering management through Liberty University.

Caroline (Rybka) Wedding and husband Bryan welcomed son Vitontas “Vito” William on Aug. 21, 2022.

2019

Allison (Kofol) and Joseph Fitzpatrick welcomed daughter Evelyn Grace on March 21, 2022.

Jackson Miller completed Officer Candidate School at Quantico, Va., and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Taylor (Haverstock) and Connor ’18 Monahan welcomed daughter Parker Nicole on April 27, 2022.

Harrison Zelt is a new associate with Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Boxick & Raspanti, LLP. He works in litigation, and cybersecurity and privacy at the Pittsburgh office

2020

Grace (Tarr) Barron and husband, Dakota, welcomed son Remington David on Aug. 28, 2022.

Julia (Wood) and Kyle Davidson announce the birth of daughter Christiance Kyle on Aug. 26, 2021.

2021

Katilyn (Butts) and Matthew Bennett welcomed son Malachi Eliam on Feb. 12, 2022. Natalie Ciepiela was promoted to senior staff accountant with the advisory firm Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz. She works in the Lancaster, Pa., office.

RHETT FANS | Class of ’05 Elementary Ed majors met in Virginia Beach for a girls’ weekend where they enjoyed time in their beach cabana and attended a Thomas Rhett concert to watch Rachel (Throckmorton) Reedy’s husband, who plays in Rhett’s band. From left: Megan (Schleiden) Simmons, Reedy, and Erin (Smith) Stonecipher.

COSTA RICA | Epsilon Pi brothers from 1968 to 1971 plus spouses and a few friends traveled to warmer weather in Costa Rica in February.

in memory

The Grove City College Alumni Association places a book in Henry Buhl Library in memory of each alumnus for whom the Office of Alumni and College Relations receives written notification of death, including a copy of the obituary. This pays tribute to the lives of deceased alumni while benefitting current and future students.

To notify the Office of Alumni and College Relations of the passing of a loved one, please send an obituary to alumni@gcc.edu.

Evelyn (Horner) McClenathan ’43, Green Valley, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2022. She was a homemaker and hospital volunteer.

Francis B. “Bruce” Rooker ’43, Rochester, N.Y., May 30, 2022. The Navy veteran spent his career as a chemical engineer. Survivors include son John Rooker ’74

Geraldine (Walker) Cashdollar ’46, Evans City, April 5, 2022. Survivors include sons David Cashdollar ’71 and John Cashdollar ’79

H. Joan (Calvert) May ’46, Lynchburg, Va., Sept. 2, 2022. She retired as a financial analyst with Metropolitan Insurance.

Roberta (McNeish) Weaver ’47, Dallas, Texas, July 20, 2022. She taught music, then worked with her husband in their insurance agency.

Roger A. Anderson ’48, Arlington, Va., May 14, 2022. The Navy WWII veteran worked as a cartographer with the U.S. Geological Survey.

Ruth (Stiff) Eiler ’48, Mt. Lebanon, Pa., May 19, 2022. She had a master’s degree in education.

Harold H. Pfister ’48, Enon, Ohio, March 31, 2022. An Army and Air Force veteran, he worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

Merle M. Cleeton ’49, Ewing, N.J., May 27, 2022. He restored antique furniture through his company Cleeton & Associates.

James T. Collie Jr. ’49, Verona, Pa., Sept. 24, 2022. Survivors include son John Collie ’82

Dr. Charles H. Sutcliffe ’49, Saratoga, Calif., Sept. 30, 2022. A Navy and Naval Reserves veteran, he led many pioneering tech companies including Benzing and Cisco.

Mary Anne (Sager) Burlbaugh ’50, New Wilmington, Pa., Aug. 9, 2022. She was a substitute high school teacher, missionary, and bookkeeper.

Jean (Wilkins) Grove ’50, Westfield, N.J., Oct. 22, 2022. She served in ministry and won a volunteerism award.

Norma (Fisher) Limberg ’50, Grove City, Pa., April 29, 2022. She taught English, history, and Latin for 22 years. Survivors include son William Limberg ’75.

Betty (Heckman) Palm ’50, Lexington, Mass., June 28, 2022. She had worked as a chemist at the Mellon Institute.

Col. George L. Tucci ’50, Grove City, Pa., June 20, 2022. The Army veteran and Reservist served for many years as principal of Grove City’s George Junior Republic.

Lester W. Wevers ’50, North Richland Hills, Texas, March 25, 2022. An Army veteran, he worked with the Blackstone Corporation and the Jamestown school system.

Dr. Homer F. Bechtell Jr. ’51, Eatonton, Ga., An Army veteran, he retired as professor

emeritus at University of New Hampshire after 40 years of teaching and mathematical research.

Blaine C. Curry Jr. ’51 , Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 10, 2022. The Navy veteran worked in the steel tubing industry. Survivors include daughter Ruth C. Gehly ’81

James A. DeFrance III ’51, Frankford, Del., Feb. 4, 2022. An Air Force veteran, he taught biology at Greenville (Pa.) High School and was a noted birdwatcher.

William E. Jack ’51, Shelby, N.C., May 13, 2022. The former Navy Frogman developed early cost accounting systems for computers.

Virginia (Higinbotham) Spangler ’51, Oakmont, Pa., July 27, 2022. She was a docent at several art centers.

Herbert W. Slater Jr. ’51, Raleigh, N.C., April 8, 2019. A Korean War Army veteran, he worked as CFO of Channellock Tools in Meadville, Pa., then in commercial real estate. Survivors include wife Marilyn (May ’51) Slater

James W. Stark ’51, Anaheim, Calif., Aug. 7, 2022. He was CEO of Systems Research, worked with Heifer International, and received GCC’s Jack Kennedy Alumni Achievement Award in 2000.

Rev. James D. Hammerlee ’52, Meadville, Pa., Nov. 26, 2022. An ordained Methodist

minister, he served overseas terms before beginning a 26year administrative career at Bucknell University with three turns as college chaplain.

Zane L. Hoffman ’52, Harrisville, Pa., June 14, 2022. The Army veteran retired as executive director of the Franklin Redevelopment Authority.

Donald B. Morgan ’52, Gainesville, Ga., May 23, 2022. He worked in the chemical industry, then in the family’s Home Accent Interiors.

Elwood R. “Skip” Wylie ’52, Etters, Pa., July 12, 2022. A Navy WWII veteran, he retired from Cumberland-Perry Vocational Technical School. Survivors include daughter Linda (Wylie ’74) Hill

Hilda (Haire) Walker ’53, Springfield, Mo., April 19, 2022. She and her late husband founded an aerial photogrammetric and mapping business.

Joyce (Shuman) Smith ’52, Clearwater Beach, Fla., Oct. 29, 2022. Survivors include brother Benjamin Shuman ’64

Dr. Thomas L. Singley III ’53, Latrobe, Pa., Dec. 5, 2022. He practiced hematology and emergency medicine for more than 30 years, and was a longtime member – now an Emeritus member – of the College’s Alumni Council. Survivors include daughter Karen (Singley ’86) Mauldin.

Dr. William S. Good ’54, Greenville, Pa., March 12, 2022. He served several Lutheran parishes, then began a 29-year teaching career at Thiel College. The Army veteran also was an Army Reserve chaplain.

Thomas W. Guyton ’54, Neenah, Wisc., July 29, 2022. An Army veteran, he most recently

worked as operations manager for Hortonville Manufacturing.

Howard D. Macdonald ’54, Copley, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2022. He was a marketing manager for Goodyear Tire and Rubber. Survivors include son Guy Madconald ’78

E. Joanne (Vinton) Miller ’54, Grove City, Pa., April 2022. She was Tower Presbyterian Church’s financial secretary. Survivors include children David Miller ’84 and Amy (Miller ’85) Eckenrode

William J. West ’54, Butler, Pa., Sept. 16, 2022. The Navy veteran worked for Mellon Bank for 30 years, followed by Citizens National Bank.

Dr. Robert S. English ’55, Smithfield, Pa., June 8, 2022. He practiced dermatology for 50 years in W.Va. and Pa.

Nancy Louise (Nichols) Franz ’55, Coraopolis, Pa., May 23, 2022. She worked in the engineering department and library of Pittsburgh-Des Moines. Survivors include daughter Karen (Franz ’83) McDermot

Janet (Hillier) Lee ’55, Tunkhannock, Pa., June 24, 2022. She was a homemaker and secretary for her husband’s veterinary practice.

Alice “Kip” (Kibler) MacWilkinson ’55, Corona del Mar, Calif, Aug. 16, 2022. She taught middle school history.

Paul E. “Ed” Miller ’55, Woodbridge, Conn., Oct. 18, 2022. After working for Sylvania Electric Products, he relocated and worked for Syltron in Puerto Rico for 14 years.

Earle O. Boyer ’56, Loudon, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2022. For 32 years, he was a research test pilot for NASA, with over 13,000 flight hours with NASA/

Air Force. Survivors include wife Barbara (Davies ’55) Boyer

Frank B. Kendrick Jr. ’56, Franklin, Pa., Nov. 30, 2022. The Navy Korean War veteran worked as a product engineer with the former Joy Mining.

Kermit J. Nisley ’56, Hampton, Va., Sept. 13, 2022. He served 25 years in the Air Force, 20 of those in Security Service. Survivors include wife Joanne (Rugh ’56) Nisley

Dennis M. Samuels ’56, East Hampton, N.Y., June 2, 2022. He was a textile stylist and a diamond and color stone specialist.

Nelson D. Bowser ’57, Perkiomenville, Pa., Aug. 10, 2022. An Army veteran, he retired as national sales trainer for Roche Diagnostics.

Ida (McKenry) Equels ’57, Beaver, Pa., Sept. 23, 2022. She taught history and geography, later substituting.

Helen (Smith) Fair ’57, Medina, Ohio, Nov. 4, 2022. She worked both in her family’s dairy and administrative positions. Her husband, longtime GCC economics professor Paul Fair, predeceased her. Survivors include daughter Carol (Fair ’93) Pietrasz

Harry F. Fischer ’57, Simsbury, Conn., July 16, 2022. The Army veteran was in leadership for Travelers Insurance.

H. Charles Ford ’57, Hilton Head Island, S.C., May 19, 2022. He worked in human relations in the pharmaceutical industry. Survivors include wife Marguerite (Parkes ’59) Ford

William J. Schoenfeld ’57, Canfield, Ohio, Dec. 6, 2022. An Air Force veteran, he retired as vice president of RMI, and later operated his own kitchen cabinet company.

Merle R. Aiken ’58, South Amherst, Ohio, April 15, 2022. The electrical engineer worked for companies including RCA and Spitz Laboratory, and owned Powertronics.

Thomas Ataliotis ’58, Stuart, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022. He was a business owner in Aliquippa, Pa., for 43 years. Survivors include wife Shirley (Patrick ’57) Ataliotis.

Mary Jane (Parks) Dremann ’58, Pooler, Ga., June 22, 2022. Survivors include children Mark Brody ’83 and Ann (Brody ’81) Waltz.

Frederick S. Heymann ’58, Hamburg, N.J., Aug. 21, 2022. Survivors include wife Habbi (Thompson ’57) Heymann

Mirko Arbutina ’59, Beaver, Pa., Oct. 9, 2022. An Army veteran, he worked with the New York Central Railroad and the Vollrath Company. Surviving are wife Joy (Reed ’57) Arbutina; and children including Christine Arbutina ’82

James E. Craig Jr. ’59, Merritt Island, Fla., Aug. 23, 2022. He worked in store management, newspaper production, and was a pastor.

Richard A. Davidson ’59, North Jackson, Ohio, May 25, 2022. An Army veteran, he was a metallurgical engineer with WCI Steel.

Paul A. Gordon ’59, Port Matilda, Pa., April 6, 2022. The Navy veteran was a 30year employee of West Penn Power.

Nicholas A. Monday ’59, Butler, Pa., April 24, 2022. He was part owner of Monday’s Shoes.

Travis B. Young ’59, Altoona, Pa., April 3, 2022. The Army veteran ran an independent insurance agency and was a commissioned lay pastor.

Survivors include wife Carol (Ghering ’59) Young

Jack R. Hogan ’60, Camp Hill, Pa., Aug. 21, 2022. He designed and sold lab equipment for Thoma.

Nancy (Ekas) Huss ’60, Rensselaer, N.Y., May 13, 2022. She worked with NYS Social Services.

Donald N. Nyberg ’60, Carlisle, Pa., May 26, 2022. He was an electrical engineer for AMP before running his Christmas tree farm. Survivors include grandson Kyle Gerber ’17

Jack K. Wagner ’60, Camp Hill, Pa., Oct. 29, 2022. The Navy veteran worked as an accountant, retiring from Elco Corp.

P. Thomas Brown ’61, Ashland, Ohio, March 13, 2022. He taught French and chaired Foreign Languages at Ashland University. Survivors include daughter Kimberly (Brown ’89) Schroeder

William S. Greenaway ’61, Sun City Center, Fla., July 8, 2021. He traveled the world in his 40-year tenure with Osbourn Manufacturing.

Gayle T. Knapp ’61, Meadville, Pa., May 17, 2022. The Air Force veteran worked in insurance and financial advising.

Dr. William G. Shaffer ’61, Jacksonville, Ill., Sept. 14, 2022. He taught at several universities, retiring from Illinois College as a professor emeritus. Survivors include brothers Loren Shaffer ’54 and Clair Shaffer ’58.

Norman A. Wilmans ’61, Newport News, Va., Nov. 27, 2022. The Air Force veteran was a captain with American Airlines for 25 years.

Lenore (Leipold) Wolford ’61, LeRoy, N.Y., July 22, 2022. She taught in Massachusetts,

Maryland, and New York. Survivors include husband Thomas Wolford ’60

Sanford E. Blair ’62, Leesburg, Fla., July 1, 2022. He worked as a chemical engineer and for several banks. Sister Carolyn (Blair ’67) Pasquale survives.

Donald J. Gaus ’62, Allison Park, Pa., July 9, 2022. An Air Force veteran, he was a system engineer for IBM who also had a woodworking career.

Thomas L. Huston ’62, Harmony, Pa., Oct. 27, 2022. He retired as a director at Oberlin College. Survivors include daughter Nancy (Huston ’86) Phifer

Judith (Kemeny) Lightfoot ’62, Red Lion, Pa., Aug. 20, 2022. She taught Spanish and preschool before becoming a guidance counselor.

Roberta (Haser) Lodi ’62, Sewickley, Pa., March 26, 2022.

Ronald J. Mohr ’62, Ripley, N.Y., May 30, 2022. He worked as a chemical then mechanical engineer, retiring from Carborundum Co.

Margaret (Walker) Pfeiffer ’62, Beaufort, S.C., March 24, 2022. She taught elementary education and special needs and worked with church ministries. Survivors include sister Jane (Walker ’56) McCutcheon.

Donald A. Robinson ’62, McMurray, Pa., July 28, 2022. The Army veteran was the supervisor of traffic and transportation for PPG Industries. Survivors include wife Joanne (Gill ’62) Robinson

Vernon W. Doutt ’63, Export, Pa., May 10, 2022. He retired after 38 years with Westinghouse Electric Nuclear Service Division. Survivors include wife Alice (Montgomery ’63) Doutt and daughter Brenda (Doutt ’90) Pish

Paul B. Guptill ’63, Charlotte, N.C., May 22, 2022. A former Air Force captain, he was a health care planning executive and taught at the University of Missouri.

Rev. Dr. Harry E. Capps ’64, Grosse Pointe, Mich., May 13, 2022. He pastored several churches before working as a psychotherapist.

Dr. Donald R. Felley ’64, Parrish, Fla., Jan. 29, 2022. The Army Reservist was an entomologist who worked domestically and abroad.

Thomas M. Harper ’64, Scottsdale, Ariz., Nov. 9, 2022. He worked with Motorola for 36 years.

Charles T. Hogue ’64, Racine, Wisc., Dec. 18, 2021. He worked in advertising/media management.

Byron T. McAllister Jr. ’64, Queenstown, Md., Oct. 21, 2021. He worked in the pharmaceutical industry, later starting his own consulting firm.

Robert D. McFall ’64, Clearwater, Fla., March 27, 2022. An Army veteran, he was a comptroller and consultant for companies including Clevepak and Kaiser Permanente.

Linda (Flaherty) Povirk ’64, Eureka, Calif., May 27, 2022. She worked in her children’s schools and at UCI Medical Center.

Robert J. Scoff ’64, Collierville, Tenn., May 17, 2022. He taught college engineering and founded three businesses.

Dwight R. “Deke” Guthrie II ’65, Spring Church, Pa., July 22, 2022. An Army veteran, he worked for Guthrie Chevrolet for 20 years, followed by a sales career.

Donald A. Koch ’65, Painesville, Ohio., Aug. 26, 2022. He was a chemist at Ricerca.

Roberta (Scholze) Merrick ’65, New Kensington, Pa., March 16, 2022. She founded the Bethel Nursery School, where she served for 40 years.

Roger N. Oesterling ’65, Fort Myers, Fla., Oct. 21, 2022. He had a notable career as a systems engineer, software developer, and program manager.

Keith Laidlaw ’66, Butler, Pa., Oct. 22, 2022. He owned and operated his namesake insurance agency for 25 years.

Karen (Blohme) Moore ’66, Lake Forest, Ill., Jan. 26, 2022. She taught elementary and adult students.

Dr. Howard T. Taylor Jr. ’66, Col. USAR (Ret.), Powhatan, Va., Nov. 5, 2022   He retired from the U.S. Army as a Colonel after 30 years, including service in Vietnam. He also retired from Thomas Nelson Community College as a professor and vice president.

John D. Waltersdorff ’66, Jamestown, N.Y., April 6, 2022. He was self-employed, most recently owning The Fountain Bowl.

Kathleen (Williams) Zaroff ’66, Doylestown, Pa., April 10, 2022. She was a CPA with Kraft Heinz Co.

Robert R. Jones ’67, Heath, Ohio, May 11, 2022. He was a retired nursing home administrator. Survivors include son Todd Jones ’93 and brother George Jones Jr. ’64

Richard L. Kallenborn ’67, Port Allegany, Pa., Aug. 20, 2022. In addition to operating service stations and a nursery, he was the mayor of Port Allegany and a two-term county commissioner.

Kenneth R. Myers ’67, The Villages, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022. He worked with PPG for 34 years, mainly in management information systems. Survivors include wife Nancy (Stahl ’67) Myers.

Rodney T. Banks ’68, Uniontown, Pa., June 2, 2022. The Army helicopter pilot flew as a commercial pilot for eight years, then worked as a legal administrator.

Karen (Smith) Steele ’68, Franklin, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022. She taught third and fourth grades for 32 years for the North Hill School District.

David S. Easterbrooks Jr. ’69, Columbus, Ohio, June 25, 2022. Survivors include Carol (Doctor ’71) Bowman.

David A. Lacatell ’69, Weymouth, Mass., June 26, 2022. He was a teacher at Hingham High School for 34 years as well as an actor and producer.

Dr. Thomas R. Layton ’69, Naples, Fla., June 5, 2022. He saved many lives through trauma care and opened Pittsburgh-Mercy Hospital’s first Shock Trauma Center. Survivors include brother William Layton ’80

James B. Mathews ’69, Ho-HoKus, N.J., March 18, 2022. He rose to vice president of marketing with Hunter Douglas.

Dr. Ronald R. Straub ’69, Chandler, Ariz., April 1, 2022. The Navy veteran was an orthopedic surgeon and, after retirement, a personal trainer.

John H. Hadden ’70, Canton, Ohio, April 7, 2022. He worked in banking before starting his own appraisal company. Survivors include sister Polly (Hadden ’75) Doyle

Richard W. Neely ’70, Pittsburgh, Pa., Nov. 14, 2022. He was active with those in need. Survivors include wife Cheri (Rust ’70) Neely and son Jim Neely ’02

Mark H. Bleam ’71, Yardley, Pa., Aug. 10, 2022. He worked in marketing and formed Bleam, Hickman & Assoc.

Dr. Arthur Green Jr. ’71, Coupeville, Wash., July 2, 2022. He opened two private dental practices and reenlisted in the Navy to serve as a dentist until retirement.

Linda (Johnston) Lutes ’71, Grove City, Pa., March 25, 2022. She taught elementary school for 35 years in the Slippery Rock Area School District. Survivors include brothers Alan Johnston ’63 and Paul Johnston ’66.

Vaughn W. Makary ’71, Delray Beach, Fla., June 22, 2022. He had a career in the steel, metal casting, and railroad supply industries, and owned Michigan Steel.

Jonathon S. Zulick ’71, West Chester, Pa., April 12, 2022. The Marine Corps Reserves veteran had a career in medical sales.

Joel C. Bowser ’72, Perryopolis, Pa., Oct. 15, 2022. He worked with several firms, retiring from Fluor as principal engineer. Survivors include daughter Rachel (Bowser ’00) Kyle

A. Terry Butcheri ’72, Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2022. After serving in Palau with the Peace Corps, he returned to New York as a teacher center director with Orleans/Niagara BOCES.

Kathleen M. Kaufman ’72, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 21, 2022. She was a clinical nursing instructor and healthcare advocate.

John S. Metrinko ’72, Meyersdale, Pa., May 27, 2022. He taught sciences for 29 years in Okeechobee, Fla.

Roy A. White ’72, Green Lane, Pa., April 4, 2022. He worked for 50 years in the water industry, retiring as executive director of the Easton Suburban Water Authority.

Howard P. Funkhouser ’73, Lynn Haven, Fla., July 13, 2022. He served in the Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a Lt. Colonel.

David W. Harmacek ’73, Nashua, N.H., July 15, 2022. He was a self-employed consultant.

Patricia (Murphy) Kane ’73, St. Charles, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022. She taught junior high history for 35 years and championed justice. Survivors include sister Barbara (Murphy ’79) Coster

Lynne (Marshall) Williams ’73, Lynnfield, Mass., July 28, 2022.

George J. Sproull ’74, Camp Hill, Pa., March 20, 2022. He retired from the U.S. Department of Defense after 30 years as an IT specialist and senior systems administrator. He also played drums with many bands.

Roger S. Fertelmes ’75, Allison Park, Pa., Aug. 20, 2022. He was recently retired from Willis Towers Watson. Survivors include wife Lauren (Revoldt ’76) Fertelmes

Marilyn (Berdell) Foster ’75, Allison Park, Pa., July 10, 2022. She worked in early education. Survivors include husband Kenneth Foster ’76

Michael P. Mader ’75, Saint Petersburg, Fla., Dec. 4, 2022.

Dr. Steven M. Pacella ’75, Moon Township, Pa., Sept. 26, 2022. He spent his career in

social work and psychological services.

Sandra (Wilson) Schweers ’75, Seven Fields, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022. She was an elementary teacher and reading specialist.

Susan L. Solomon ’75, Sharon, Pa., March 25, 2022. She was a self-employed library indexing specialist.

Barry G. Zuk ’75, Powell, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022. He had a 40year career as a sales engineer of scientific instruments.

Charles J. Masson ’76, Grove City, Pa., Nov. 14, 2022. For 33 years he was a technician with Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Surviving siblings include Carol (Masson ’76) Giangiordano and Donna (Masson ’79) Cales.

Karen (Kennedy) Moran ’76, Marlton, N.J., July 20, 2022.

Paul E. Goodwin ’77, Snellville, Ga., Oct. 18, 2022. He taught biology and chemistry for 32 years, plus taught scuba diving.

Leigh (Hoffman) Humphrey ’77, Matthews, NC., May 19, 2022. Her career included managing at H&R Block and day trading.

Charles G. McNerny ’77, Greensburg, Pa., March 26, 2022. He was an engineer with Kennametal.

Mary Beth Marschik ’79, Hummelstown, Pa., Feb. 14, 2022. She retired from the Pennsylvania Judicial Center and taught at Central Penn College.

Russell J. Young ’80, Chuluota, Fla., July 9, 2022.

Kathy (Rowan) Murray ’81, Valencia, Pa., Nov. 6, 2022. She was an accountant, both self-employed and with Thar Process. Survivors include son Seth Murray ’05

Carlton D. Walter ’81, Mercer, Pa., May 25, 2022. He worked with Grove City Paving and GE.

Gregg R. Bonnell ’82, Livonia, Mich., June 18, 2022. He worked in the insurance industry.

Kelly (Lunn) Grayburn ’82, Columbia, S.C., June 6, 2022. She had a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Survivors include husband Kenneth Grayburn ’80 and daughter Chelsea (Grayburn ’14) Sigourney

Matthew A. Boice ’83, Washington, Pa., Aug. 12, 2022. He was mayor of East Washington, a music educator, and on the music staff of his church. Survivors include wife Linda (Marsh ’81) Boice and daughters Sarah Boice ’14 and Kelly Boice ’15

Susan (Shiring) Kovalesky ’87, Collegeville, Pa., July 24, 2022. She was an accounting manager at HR Acuity.

Robin (Strickler) Littleton ’87, Herndon, Va., May 18, 2022. She was a graduate coordinator at George Mason University.

Adam J. Richards ’88, Canfield, Ohio, Nov. 21, 2022. He owned and operated Supplemental Educational Services.

Michael R. Russell ’88, Mentor, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2022. He was a pharmaceutical/medical device rep.

Betsy (Deedrick) Suzio ’88, Irwin, Pa., Sept. 10, 2022. She had managed a fabric store, worked in interior design, and was a job developer for Educational Data Systems.

John E. Kristof ’89, Cheswick, Pa., June 12, 2022. He worked in asset management for PNC Bank.

Nina (Pasini) Deibler ’93, Pittsburgh, Pa., June 29, 2022. She was a business

consultant and very involved in her family’s activities.

Emma (Munoz) Lawrence ’95, Estero, Fla., Nov. 26, 2022. She was vice president of utilities industry for SAP and a frequent traveler.

Jonathan R. Williams ’06, Stafford, Va., April 30, 2022. He was an electrical engineer.

Gret N. Glyer ’12, Fairfax, Va., June 24, 2022. He was founder and CEO of Donor See, a non-profit crowdfunding platform. Survivors include wife Heather (Campbell ’12) Glyer

Mahlon A. Kester ’17, New Port Richey, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022. He was the owner of Kester Insurance and a senior airman and aircraft fuel technician in the Air Force Reserve.

Kylee E. Martelli ’22, Grove City and Coraopolis, Pa., April 24, 2022. She was a senior Elementary and Special Education major, Zeta Zeta

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Hans F.A. Turner ’23, Strongsville, Ohio, March 13, 2022. Turner was a junior Psychology major.

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Retired Art professor and Artist in Residence Peter J. Calaboyias died Nov. 27, 2022. He taught at the College from 1995 to 2014 and created the bronze sculpture named “Pythagorean Pi” located outside STEM Hall.

The Office of College and Alumni Relations is proud to present the ’Mid the Pines podcast, featuring alumni and faculty thought leaders sharing their personal and professional stories. Several accomplished alumni have already been featured, with new episodes being recorded regularly. Listen to our current episodes and check back for more at alumni.gcc.edu/podcast. Episodes are also available on Podbean, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To share an external alumni podcast episode or to nominate an alumnus/a to be featured on ’Mid the Pines, please email the Office of Alumni and College Relations at alumni@gcc.edu.

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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 Office of Alumni and College Relations 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 5 in Grove City College shirts only. Digital photos must be high resolution, 300 dpi. Please do not embed photos in the body of an email message, but rather attach a high-resolution image.

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Ambrose Walther Adams

Born 8-8-22

Erica (Reiter ’09) and Freddy ’11 Adams

Eloise Jaymes Adams

Born 9-28-21

Alexandra (Clough ’15) and Daniel ’14 Adams

Booker Drake Addams

Born 8-17-21

Bethany (Drake ’12) and Evan ’10 Addams

Felicity

Born 11-4-21

Meredith and Jared ’12 Anderson

Reagan Leigh Baker Born 10-27-21

Megan (Grayburn ’10) and Ryan Baker

William Brutt

Born 12-1-21

Karen (Meyer ’16) and Jonathan ’17 Brutt

Brooks Arthur Buzard

Born 5-24-22

Joanne (Wagner ’17) and Mitchell ’17 Buzard

Abigail “Abby Joy” Campbell

Born 8-19-21

Brittany (Baker ’08) and Cody ’08 Campbell

Rhett Joseph Choby

Born 6-20-21

Renee and Jacob ’13 Choby

Born 4-21-22

Amy (Melnik ’15) and Robert Cracker

Beckett Curran

Born 5-2-22

Marie (Carroll ’15) and Christopher ’15 Curran

Lorenzo Davis-Moore

Born 2-10-19, adopted 4-18-22

Clyde ’77 and Janice Davis

Hope (L) and Selah Grace Anderson

Liliana Faith Cracker

Rylynn Kalia Crawford Born 9-14-21 Kim (Walsh ’08) and Ryan Crawford

Luke Thomas Durbin Born 12-7-21

Kate (Henry ’14) and Christian ’15 Durbin

Jonah Robert Eckert

Born 11-12-20

Lacey (Williams ’00) and Matthew ’01 Eckert

Mikayla Ellison

Born 11-1-19

Rachel (Brockhage ’12) and Andrew Ellison

Shepherd Haddon Elwell

Born 1-14-20

Kristin (Aljets ’06) and Abram ’07 Elwell

Joel Thomas Flanders

Born 11-15-21

Rebekah (Entwistle ’04) and Steven ’04 Flanders

Born 4-2-22

Mareah (Zuck ’13) and Michael Garver

Benjamin Garvin, born 12-6-18

Harmony Garvin, born 9-26-16

Theresa (Numer ’00) and Stephen Garvin

Galilee Glyer

Born 8-17-20

Heather (Campbell ’12) and Gret ’12 Glyer

Cassandra Jane Godwin Born 3-15-22

Andrea Coldwell and Mark Godwin ’89

Jack Timothy, Oscar Caleb, and Clarissa Joy Gunkler

Born 9-28-17, 1-4-20, and 1-7-22 Brittany (Cobb ’11) and Andy ’12 Gunkler

Ellia Sophia Harbold

Born 9-21-18

Bethany (May ’08) and Roy Harbold

Samuel and Micah Harmon

Samuel born 10-17-21

Micah born 8-9-20, adopted 7-27-21 Amanda (Deer ’11) and Paul ’11 Harmon

Luca Ezekiel Jones Born 9-30-20

Elizabeth (Thompson ’05) and Jeff ’05 Jones

Abigail Ivy Killian Born 10-2-22

Grace (Jennings ’09) and Scott Killian

Zoey Lantz Born 12-3-21

Alyssa (Brossman ’16) and Stephen ’14 Lantz

Esther Harim McKay

Born 7-12-22

Minji Cho ’07 and Jeremy McKay

Vivian and Eliza Manwaring

Born 12-28-17 and 9-15-20

Kariah (Church ’14) and Ben Manwaring

Annie Sue Marino Born 12-6-21

Natalie and Jacob ’17 Marino

Isabelle Grace Michalson Born 9-24-21

Elizabeth and Jacob ’10 Michalson

Benjamin Nathanael Morgan

Born 6-25-21

Katie and Timothy ’13 Morgan

David Alexander Morgan

Born 9-25-20

Emily (Rothbard ’16) and Alex ’16 Morgan

Laurelin Aurora Newton

Born 4-3-22

Leah (Lindholm ’09) and Isaac Newton

Vivian Louise Panicucci Born 7-5-22

Beth (Buresh ’12) and Steve Panicucci

George Hayes Metcalf Parkin Born 4-27-20

Anastasia (Lease ’13) and Jim ’10 Parkin

Graham Robert Pinkerton Born 8-7-20

Jennifer and Rob ’02 Pinkerton

Born 10-1-20

Rachel (Throckmorton ’05) and Josh Reedy

Elijah Brodie Garver

Hayes Jensen Reedy

Kendall and Kinsley Renwick

Born 2-28-22 and 8-20-19

Ben ’15 and Kelly Renwick

Martha Mae and Emmett McCoy Richman

Born 11-14-18 and 2-16-21

Rachel (McCoy ’08) and Stephen Richman

Josiah Thomas Roberts

Born 9-5-20

Sarah (Rybaltowski ’14) and Jacob ’13 Roberts

Grace Schifano

Born 8-14-21

Miranda (Prough ’19) and Anthony ’19 Schifano

Asher Timothy and Micah

Andrew Shick

Born 9-12-18 and 1-4-21

Becky (York ’08) and

Kent ’08 Shick

Lily Elizabeth Skyrm

Born 4-22-21

Emily (Klopsic ’10) and Matthew ’11 Skyrm

Ruth Eliza Sturgill 3-17-20

Carrie (Willis ’05) and Andrew Sturgill

Anthony Michael Tallerico

Born 9-29-21

Erika (Heinzl ’06) and Michael Tallerico

Miles Allen and Abram Wade

Tincha

Born 3-4-20 and 9-12-22

Micayla (Wright ’17) and Luke ’17 Tincha

Jeribai David Tomer Born 7-9-21

Shanda (Blair ’13) and Wes ’13 Tomer

IN MEMORIAM

Rev. Dr. Richard Morledge ’54

Trustee Emeritus, Dean of Chapel (1984-1999)

The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Morledge ’54, former Dean of the Chapel and Trustee Emeritus, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18. He was 90.

Dr. Morledge served the College in many other roles, including vice president of the Alumni Association and, during his student days, mascot Willie the Wolverine. He earned the College’s highest honors and awards and the affection of the campus community through his devotion and dedication to his alma mater and optimistic Christian worldview.

“It’s a great day in the kingdom,” Dr. Morledge would remind students at every Chapel and service he led, creating a catchphrase familiar to generations of Grovers.

“Dick Morledge’s influence on the soul of Grove City College is immeasurable. His wisdom and wit touched countless lives as he generously and tirelessly served the College for decades. He was our shepherd who faithfully prayed and cared for his flock of students, employees, trustees, and alumni of his beloved alma mater,” College President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said.

In addition to his work with the College, he was a respected and highly regarded Presbyterian pastor who led churches in western Pennsylvania, lectured at Washington and Jefferson College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, led the Pittsburgh Presbytery, and wrote two books.

Dr. Morledge guided the spiritual life on campus from 1984 to 1999 as Dean of Chapel. During that time, he directed the programming of Harbison Chapel, led worship at weekly vespers, and presided over special ceremonies including presidential inaugurations and notable celebrations. He began an ongoing campus Christmas tradition of reciting “A Christmas Prayer” by Grace Noll Crowell at the Candlelight Service in Harbison Chapel. He was a dedicated member of the Alumni Council, serving as director of annual giving and vice president. In 1990, he received a Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Award for his work in the field of religion. In 2016 he received the Alumni

Distinguished Service Award. The College presented him with two separate honorary degrees, one in 1973 and another in 2000.

He served on the College’s Board of Trustees from 1995 to 2014. When he was elected Trustee Emeritus that year, the Board said: “(T)hrough prayer and prudence he has served as a wise and able counselor, always led by the Spirit, to trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and others, and … when we think of the Rev. Dr. Morledge, we are reminded of a man who, in the words of J. Howard Pew, has an ‘abiding faith in God and country’ …”

Born April 9, 1932, Dr. Morledge grew up in the Squirrel Hill area of Pittsburgh, Pa.

As a student at Grove City College, he was a member of the Beta Sigma fraternity, Theta Alpha Phi theater honorary, the College’s soccer team, the Christian Service League, and the Classics Club. He also served as an officer for his freshman, sophomore, and senior year classes as well as working as business manager for The Collegian newspaper. He was the second person to suit up as the College’s Willie the Wolverine mascot.

After graduating from the College in 1954, he earned a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1957 and began a pastoral career at Mt. Prospect Presbyterian Church in Hickory, Pa. In 1960, Morledge accepted the pastorate of First Presbyterian Church of Bakerstown, Pa., where his worship service was broadcast every Sunday.

In 1984, Dr. Morledge accepted an offer to become Dean of the Chapel at Grove City College. He continued to serve as senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church in a shared ministry until 1995, when he retired from the pastorate to concentrate on his work at the College. Dr. Morledge wrote two books, It’s a Great Day in the Kingdom and Great Days in the Kingdom

In 1995, Dr. Morledge and his sister Joan (Morledge) Michaelian established the Morledge, Hodge, Michaelian Christian Servant Award scholarship to assist students. The family requests any memorial gifts be directed to this fund.

A collection of Dr. Morledge’s recorded sermons as Dean of Chapel are available online at alumni.gcc.edu/MorledgeSermons.

ENDOWING A SCHOLARSHIP IS AS EASY AS 1-2-3!

Establishing a scholarship at Grove City College provides a unique opportunity to leave a legacy that is both personal and far-reaching. With the help of alumni and friends who have created more than 350 named scholarships, two-thirds of our students receive tuition assistance.

It’s simple to endow a scholarship that will impact students for generations to come:

1. Contact Brian Powell ’03, Senior Director of Development, at 724-458-2992 or PowellBM@gcc.edu to get started.

2. A minimum endowment level of $25,000 is required:

 It can be a one-time gift or given over a period of five years.

 One donor or a group of people can endow a scholarship.

3. Choose the field of study and/or selection criteria.

Establish YOUR legacy today — honor the memory of a loved one or the impact of someone who helped you succeed by endowing a scholarship at Grove City College.

Scholarship donors are invited to attend a special celebration each year to potentially meet the students who benefit and receive an annual report with updated information and a personal student “thank you.”

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“I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind.” – Genesis 9:13-15