GeDUNK Summer 2011 by Grove City College

GROVE CITY COLLEGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE

On a mission.

Dr. David Hoganson ’98, surgeon and inventor, is poised to save lives in the operating room and the lab.

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EDITORIAL BOARD Jeffrey Prokovich ’89 Vice President for Advancement

Dear Grove City College Community,

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

t is a season of celebration at Grove

There, we announced we have already

City College. We sent the Class of

raised $40 million toward our goal, enabling

2011 graduates out into the world to

us to begin construction on both Rathburn

pursue their callings and to begin to build

Hall and the Science, Engineering and

their lives as leaders, employees, spouses

Mathematics Building this summer.

and community members. We also closed

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

Rebecca Miller ’04 Managing Editor

While economic growth has slowed Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

in recent years, financial support for the

the celebration of academic careers through

College remains strong. We will continue to

retirements and new faculty hires.

operate within our means, making choices

Michael Baker ’09

that are both responsible and visionary, and

Associate Editor, Upfront

planning the Class of 2015 welcome week festivities, while our rising sophomores,

Associate Editor, Class Notes, In Memory, Babies

that is a promise. Grove City Colleges inspires loyalty

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE Tricia Corey

juniors and seniors pursue summer

from every part of our global family. By

internships, mission and service trips and

providing an educational foundation steeped

employment. The 2010-11 fiscal year is on

in intellectual challenge and rigor, we help our

pace to exceed last year’s totals for restricted

students develop the skills of reason, critical

and unrestricted annual giving. So a big thank

thinking and leadership. To do this, we

you is in order.

remain committed to providing this incredible

DESIGN

education at an affordable cost, in a Christian environment, while remaining ever faithful

We also celebrated the public launch of the largest capital campaign in our history. Grove City Matters: A Campaign to Advance

to our founding mission to educate leaders

Grove City College will raise $90 million to

capable of pushing civilization forward on

support new scholarships; a new Science,

every frontier.

Engineering and Mathematics Building;

Innovation

EDITORIAL STAFF

another academic year, which brings with it

Orientation Board is hard at work

FEATURES

Melinda Miller

There is nothing we cannot accomplish

the new Rathburn Hall, a building behind

together, because collectively we know that

the chapel to support our students’ co- and

now, more than ever, in American higher

extracurricular faith-related activities; and

education and in our society at large, Grove

an endowment for The Center for Vision &

City Matters. You will learn more about this

Values and the Center for Entrepreneurship

exciting campaign and about the future of our

and Innovation, respectively. At the campaign

great College shortly.

Matthew Muetzel ’09 Charlene (Griffin ’83) Shaw

survived childhood illness and wants to

started with just a few ideas about alternative

Pipitone Group

give others a second chance as a pediatric

cleaning products. Today, she has made a

been on the front lines of research and

Rebecca Miller ’04

cardiac surgeon and medical device inventor.

name for herself in the green cleaning world.

development in the field ever since.

SPORTS INFORMATION Ryan Briggs ’01

Michael Baker ’09

D edicating a life saved to saving other lives. Dr. David Hoganson ’98

Simplifying “green cleaning” with everyday ingredients. Leslie (Martin ’80) Reichert

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Allyson (Baird ’88) Sveda, President Gerald Bullock ’92, Vice President Cover: Dr. David Hoganson ’98, surgeon and inventor, is poised to save lives in the operating room and the lab.

Cover photograph by Jim Judkis Cover design by Pipitone Group

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Grove City Matters Learn about the College’s new campaign

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Upfront Everything Grove City College

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Features Find out more about your fellow alumni

check us out on: Facebook facebook.com/GroveCityCollege

38 | Class Notes See what’s new with classmates

Contents photos: Dr. David Hoganson ’98/Jim

former First Lady Laura W. Bush (who also

Judkis; Leslie (Martin ’80) Reichert/Richard Ervin;

spoke at our Commencement that morning).

Bob King ’69/Rob Strong; Jack Wolf; Tiffany Wolfe

46 | In Memory Remember special friends 50 | Alumni Babies Say hello to future Grovers

Twitter @GroveCtyCollege

Grove City College

President

Decades ago, Bob King ’69

saw the potential of electric cars. He has

Janice Inman ’87

launch event May 14, our kickoff speaker was

Richard G. Jewell ’67

D riving the developing car

technology of the future.

100 Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127 724.458.2300 888.GCC.GRAD www.gcc.edu

The GeDUNK, a magazine published three times a year for alumni and friends of Grove City College, highlights campus news, student features 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 World War II Navy veterans returned to campus, bringing the term with them. The name stuck. For decades, the Grove City College Gedunk has been the place to come together to share news and ideas, and this magazine strives to do the same.

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Arielle Bateman ’10 “Ask people about their passions: it’s like striking oil.”

Bateman, who is employed at Light of Life Rescue Mission, enjoys late-night baking, hunting for thrift

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ur alumni never cease to completely amaze me. As we begin the process each time to write and compile the GeDUNK, I learn new things about a body of people that I thought I knew fairly well. But once again, we are featuring alumni with great

stories that make me so proud of being an alumna of Grove City College. Our cover story this issue is one that speaks of innovation, humility, passion and outstanding ability. While there aren’t many David Hogansons out there, there are many

store treasures and finding scope

alumni who share these tremendous gifts. Our other features reflect some of these same

for the imagination.

traits and I’m sure you’ll enjoy hearing the stories. I’m continually reminded of why Grove

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City College Matters through the remarkable people who once walked the halls and paths of this school. Speaking of Grove City Matters … On May 14, Grove City College launched the public phase of our new capital campaign – an exciting six-pronged campaign that will prepare us for the future with new buildings, scholarships

Grou n ded in ou r mission, with a vision for th e futu r e

and programming support for our students. We launched this campaign with a Gala event in downtown Pittsburgh with keynote speaker Laura W. Bush. It was a special evening in the life of

Jim Judkis

“It was a thrill to be able to freely photograph Dr. Hoganson performing cardiac surgery.”

our beloved College. To learn more about the Campaign, see the following pages. For photos from the Gala, go to pages 20-21. You can also visit www.GroveCityMatters.com. At this moment in Grove City College’s history, we need our alumni and friends to stand tall for this school, to support it financially and recommend it to young people and

Judkis, based in Pittsburgh, Pa., has

their families. We are still, in many ways, the Grove City College that you remember, but

worked as an independent freelance

we have a fresh face – a face equipped to prepare students to make a real difference and to

photographer for 34 years shooting for corporate and editorial clients. page 30

do what really Matters. Remember Homecoming 2011 – join us Sept. 23-25 for another great weekend on campus! Now, grab your cup of coffee, put up your feet and enjoy this issue of our GeDUNK.

“I was particularly intrigued by the phrase ‘any GE facilities.’” New Hampshire who looks forward to taking a road trip in one of Bob King’s electric cars.

We have always fulfilled our mission with integrity and vision, and will continue to do so through the creation of our next five-year strategic plan. With this process, we will enhance our academic programs of study to serve the demands of the global workforce; develop our students to be of strong moral character shaped by Christian principles; and prepare them to serve as leaders of the highest standards of personal and professional excellence. Above all, we will balance decisions to ensure that the cost of attendance remains affordable to families of modest means. With these goals in mind, Grove City College has committed to raising $90 million to both sustain and enhance our mission. We know that you, our alumni, parents and friends, will agree with us that in today’s world, Grove City College remains a place where scholarship, character and principle always matter.

Rob Strong

Strong is a photojournalist from

Grove City College is an institution of great distinction. In a place like no other, we enable students to best realize their moral and career potential.

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

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Lifting the financial burden

A Historic Opportunit y On May 14, 2011, we launched the public phase of the largest campaign in the history of Grove City College with $40 million already raised. With the help of alumni and friends, Grove City College will strengthen the opportunity it provides, while advancing its reputation as one of America’s premier liberal arts colleges. EVERY GIFT MATTERS A great college is supported by a strong network of benefactors who believe in its mission. By contributing to Grove City College, you are ensuring that our spirit of faith and freedom remain alive and at the forefront of higher education. With your help, we can advance the mission of the College while providing future students with the opportunity to receive an exceptional education in a Christian environment at an affordable cost.

Scholarships An excellent education at an affordable cost is essential to ensuring the future of our historic mission. priority vision

Grove City College competes academically on a level with the finest colleges and universities in America. However, we must enhance our ability to fund financial aid in order to continue to draw capable students of talent, promise and integrity who would thrive at our college – a place where faith and freedom continue to matter.

Learn how you can support the Campaign at GroveCityMatters.com.

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Ou r Ca mpaign Objectiv es Science, Engineering and Mathematics Building Scholarships The Center for Vision & Values The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Rathburn Hall Unrestricted

This is an honorable place.They don’t take federal funding. A lot of students depend on gifts from scholarships. The College has such a proud tradition of caring about their students.

Kathleen (Pickens ’70) Cashdollar Supporter of Grove City College

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New Science, Engineering and Mathematics facility Architect: Ballinger, Philadelphia, PA | General Contractor: PJ Dick, Pittsburgh, PA Project Cost: $37.2 million

the Sciences

The additional 63,000 square feet of teaching & research space will:

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Building America’s global competitiveness depends on a well-educated, ethically minded workforce. priority vision

The Albert A. Hopeman Jr. School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics encompasses seven distinct departments, yet common to all is the singular commitment to do what matters – provide students with a quality education that prepares them for careers in an increasingly competitive workforce in the fields of science, engineering and mathematics.

ttract a world-class faculty with a passion for A teaching and interdisciplinary, collaborative student/faculty research I ncrease opportunities for all students to conduct research at the undergraduate level P rovide stronger preparation for students pursuing careers or graduate/professional studies in science, engineering and mathematics P rovide space for Senior capstone design projects, integral to the engineering and computer science programs

Preparations for construction began the week of May 16.

The better the education we can give the students, the better our future is going to be. I can’t imagine a better driving force.

Lynn G. Hopeman Supporter of Grove City College

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a voice of intelligence and quality

a well-rounded perspective on business

The Center For Vision & Values An emerging thought leader that serves people interested in building on a foundation of faith and scholastic freedom.

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Providing a distinct foundation for students to become ethically-minded, influential global leaders.

priority vision

The Center for Vision & Values provides students, faculty and scholars with the opportunity to collaborate on truth-seeking answers to today’s political, economic, religious and social issues. By engaging the world in this constructive dialogue, the Center seeks to become the thought leader on the transformative power of faith and freedom for the United States and beyond.

The Center has a place in national discussion.To me, it was a worthwhile place to invest in the future.

Philip W. Gasiewicz Treasurer, Board of Trustees

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Endowed funds for The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will ensure Grove City College has a competitive edge in this emerging field of study. Consistent within the framework of free-market economics, our strategic investments in academics, competitions and enrichment programs will enable the College to produce principled entrepreneurs whose innovations will solve problems and improve lives.

We have an incredible opportunity to build Christ-centered leaders who are going to have a real impact on our world.

Kenneth E. Smith ’84 Supporter of Grove City College

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Rathburn Hall

Faith

Architect: Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd., West Chester, PA General Contractor: Wallace Builders, Pulaski, PA | Project Cost: $6.8 million

The addition of a Christian Activities Building will reflect and support the centrality of spiritual life to the campus.

Rathburn Hall Supporting the centrality of spiritual life to the student campus reflects our founding principles. priority vision

The new building for Christian activities will serve as a touchstone to the students’ total campus experience as they increase in spiritual wisdom and intellectual stature. With more space for students to be engaged in ministry, we can ensure that the Grove City College experience is authentically Christian. Confident that supporting the Christian Activities Building will make a difference in the lives of generations to come, David R. Rathburn ’79 and his wife, Jayne, provided the lead gift to this priority. In light of the Rathburns’ generous commitment to the project, the College’s Board of Trustees approved naming the building Rathburn Hall at its May meeting.

Strong, moral and ethical leadership has to be built on a solid foundation. The Christian Activities Building will help build the support that will carry students into every part of their lives.

David R. Rathburn ’79 Chair of the Board

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16,500 square foot building located behind harbison chapel expanding opportunities for

Campus ministry group meetings Summer conferences and church retreats A ministry/mission resource center Lounges for Bible study and a prayer room Chapel staff administrative offices Speakers for Chapel and ministry programs

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Doug Wallace, Partner,Wallace

Builders (General Contractor); Dan Russoniello, Partner, Archer & Buchanan Architecture (Architect);William Stewart ’61, Sedwick Family Foundation; Richard G. Jewell ’67, President, Grove City College; David R. Rathburn ’79, Chair of the Board; Richard Morledge ’54, Retired Dean of the Chapel; F. Stanley Keehlwetter, Dean of the Chapel; Connie and William Jenkins ’67. t h e G ēD UNK w w w. g c c.e d u | 13

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alumni Snapshots of alumni, students, campus, faculty and sports news

Innovative Grovers make impact, propel College into the future

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alumni, faculty and students are changing

Commencement

lives, from getting jobs through Alumni

Homecoming 2011

as a medical point guard (left), to pursuing dreams as a graduate (bottom). Check out how Grove City College standouts are turning their ideas

What’s new in this issue.

The innovations made by Grove City College

eCommunity networking (top), to serving

Laura W. Bush salutes the Class of 2011 graduates

New Council president Innovative networking Upcoming events “Grove City Matters” Gala

students | 22 Best medicine for children Top students honored

into reality. campus | 23 New construction begins College No. 1 in value Most wired campus

Retired faculty Faculty new books Graham earns acclaim

sports | 26 Spring sports teams Alum’s teamwork leads to success on court, in career

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rove City College’s newest alumni, the Class of 2011, received a final salute from former First Lady Laura W. Bush during the May 14 Commencement ceremony held on the College’s Quad. Bush’s address captivated 575 graduates, as well as families, friends and media. The celebration attracted more than 5,000 to campus. That evening, Bush helped launch the public phase of the College’s $90-million capital campaign, Grove City Matters: A Campaign to Advance Grove City College, at the Fairmont Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. Bush is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with a particular emphasis on education, health care and human rights. She has investigated and showcased successful programs for early childhood education, at-risk youth, global literacy and preservation of our national parks and our country’s national treasures. Born in Midland, Texas, Bush holds a degree in education with a master’s degree in library science. In 1977, she met and married former President George Walker Bush. They are parents of twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna. Congratulations to the Class of 2011 and a special thank you to Laura W. Bush!

Bush encourages graduates to serve others in need

n May 14, the light rain greeted the Class of 2011 stationed on the Quad, eager to receive their diplomas and officially become Grove City College alumni. In her Commencement address, Former First Lady Laura W. Bush encouraged graduates to continue to make a positive impact on the world by serving others, and to never forget that there are always those in need of a helping hand. “You won’t waste your education if you use it to help people.”

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Grove City College Winter issue Pop Quiz winners!

ears removed from Grove City College classrooms, our alums still score excellent on pop quizzes! Congratulations to Bill Gregory ’68, Tom Dunn ’69, Marsha (Haley ’69) Middleton, Larry Griswold ’69 and Scott Witmer ’71, who earned a GeDUNK coffee mug for their correct answer of “1968” for last issue’s pop quiz question in the alumni magazine. With more than 30 quiz responses, we would like thank everyone who participated. Special thanks to Dave Brown ’70, who helped identify the mystery skateboarder pictured: himself (right). “On, possibly, the only skateboard on campus at the time, as I was a ‘frustrated’ East Coast surfer missing the real deal,” he shared.

Pop Quiz!

What year in the 1980s did Orientation Board invite freshmen to “Come on Board”?

New scholarship established in memory of Cicero

new scholarship will be awarded to the student who earns the highest GPA among entrepreneurship majors and is in need of financial assistance. The scholarship was established by the generosity of friends of the late Joseph C. Cicero Jr., a committed supporter of Grove City College, a part-time faculty member who served on the Entrepreneurship Advisory Council and a Business Plan Competition judge. Scholarship gifts should be marked as such and mailed to the Advancement Office, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127.

Homecoming 2011: The Best is Still Unwritten

ark your calendars! On September 23-25, Grove City College will host Homecoming 2011. This year’s theme, “The Best is Still Unwritten,” focuses on the bright futures of the College’s students and alumni, while recalling the memories of fun-filled days on campus. The celebration will feature the annual Homecoming parade and football game, as well as the Greek Village. We look forward to seeing everyone for this celebration. For more info, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (888) GCC-GRAD or at alumni@gcc.edu.

Theta Alpha Pi sorority to celebrate 90 years of sisterhood

his Homecoming, members of Theta Alpha Pi sorority will reunite to celebrate their 90th anniversary. On Sept. 24, the sisters will gather at the Grove City Country Club to commemorate the joyous occasion. Please visit thetaalphapi.wordpress.com for more details and registration.

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Pan Sophic fraternity turns 100

ne hundred years ago, the maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 miles per hour, only 8 percent of homes had telephones and the population of Las Vegas, Nev., was only 300 people. A lot has changed since 1911, but the Grove City College Pan Sophic fraternity has remained a fixture. This Homecoming, the Pans will celebrate their 100th year of brotherhood. Alumni brothers will gather on Friday evening, Sept. 23, for fraternity era reunions, varying in times and locations. On Saturday, Sept. 24, the fraternity will reconnect on campus at the Anniversary Alumni tent in Greek Village, as well as off-campus at the Pittsburgh Marriott North. For more info and to register, visit www.pansophicfraternity.com.

Savor the Memories Homecoming is not the only way to relive great College memories. Get a yearbook today! Whether you lost your old yearbook, missed out on getting one as a student or would like another, place an order online at www.gcc.edu/alumni by clicking Services and Benefits or by calling (888) GCC-GRAD. Prices vary based on year and availability.

New president seeks to energize Alumni Council’s role on campus

llyson (Baird ’88) Sveda, the new president of the Grove City College Alumni Council, has exciting plans for the organization as it moves forward. As president, Sveda hopes to energize the Council’s current identity on

Those who respond with the correct answer will have a chance to win a prize! Contact the Marketing and Communications Office at news@gcc.edu or on Twitter @GroveCtyCollege #PopQuiz.

campus through partnering the College’s “alumni-in-residence,” the student body, with alumni for projects that will make a positive impact on the Grove City College community. “It’s about building relationships with people,” said Sveda, who developed similar friendships while on campus as a business and marketing and communication arts major. As a third-generation Grover, Sveda had the opportunity to create ties and learn what Grove City College was all about from an early age. “I attended many College events and only missed two Homecomings,” Sveda said of her childhood. “I couldn’t imagine not going to school there.” Sveda, who currently works as director of planned giving at St. Barnabas Charities, followed the lead of her loved ones to become not only a student and alumna of the College, but a member of the Alumni Council as well. “My mom (Louise (Slavcoff ’56) Baird)

was president (of the Alumni Council) in the 1970s (’75-’77) and my grandfather (Alexander Slavcoff ’27) also served (on the Council),” said Sveda, who has served as a Council member since 1999. “I will try to bring my mom’s ability to form relationships and her listening skills to the Council as president.” Sveda, like so many alumni throughout the country, is eager to share her passions and talents on campus. “Grove City College is a very special place,” Sveda said. “It is an honor to serve.”

nterested in serving on the Alumni Council? Submit your nomination

to www.gcc.edu/AlumniAssociation or alumni@gcc.edu.

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Music to my ears: Band pillows for sale!

Redecorating this summer? Purchase a vintage Wolverine Marching Band pillow. Each pillow has been individually sewn to incorporate the timehonored marching

Innovative networking: Alumni eCommunity unites Texan alums

n a land of cowboys, wranglers and revolutionaries, innovation is more than a clever idea at an opportune time. It is an independent spirit distilled from years of survival and self reliance. Perhaps it’s not too surprising then that Texas – a state built by innovation, would attract adventure seekers and opportunity seizers from every corner of the world, including Grove City, Pa. Rob Burgess ’02 is one of Texas’ most recent pioneers. In early 2010, Burgess decided he was ready for an adventure. Though he had quickly built a successful career in Pittsburgh, he and his family were prepared to take the next step. So, in a moment of inspiration, Burgess decided to log-on to the Grove City College Alumni eCommunity and begin networking with other Grovers. He simply searched (by “Occupation / Industry”) the database of more than 25,000 alums and sent out a few emails. Burgess said the reason he used the eCommunity was because he believed Grove City College alumni possessed a distinct “willingness to take care of each other.” One of the emails Burgess sent was received by Sally McKelvey ’85. Having a similar background in financial analysis and strategic planning, Burgess’ e-mail caught McKelvey’s attention. As senior director of strategic planning for 7-Eleven, Inc. headquartered in Dallas, Texas,

band uniform, while comfortably capturing the joyous memories of your alma mater. Whether you’re near or far, bring this Grover keepsake into your home today! Price is $40. Order by phone at (888) GCC-GRAD.

Sally McKelvey ’85 and Rob Burgess ’02

McKelvey was thrilled to see someone from her alma mater following a similar career path and experiencing success. She promised to share his resume with her contacts and let him know of any opportunities. Several months passed and both were making plans to return to campus for Homecoming. During the course of the year, they had stayed in touch and arranged to meet at McKelvey’s 25th Class Reunion tent on the Quad. She remembers having a “delightful meeting with Burgess and his wife Erica (Jones ’02) Burgess” and leaving with the hope that something would work out. A few weeks after Homecoming, McKelvey received word internally about a position that could utilize Burgess’ skill set. She forwarded his resume with a recommendation and a few days after Thanksgiving, Burgess received a call from 7-Eleven. Over the ensuing weeks, through visits and interviews, Burgess quickly came to respect not only the company’s impressive growth (more than 40,800 stores in 16 countries), but also its “servant leadership culture.” In early January, 7-Eleven offered him the position of senior category planner and analyst in which he would provide strategic and financial analysis to the Merchandising Department. Burgess accepted and his family excitedly began the move across the country. Now settled in Texas, he gratefully acknowledges McKelvey’s “kindness and readiness to help” as well as the Grove City College Alumni eCommunity for “providing the opportunity for the initial contact.” Burgess is an advocate for Grove City College alumni since so many have helped him over the course of his career. McKelvey is “thankful to be working with another Grover” for the first time in her career and hopes that many more graduates will extend the reach and influence of Grove City College across the country. Interested in connecting with other Grovers? Go to www.gcc.edu/alumnicommunity to register. Matt Muetzel ’09 Associate Director of Alumni Programs and Affinity Relations

Alumni events

2011 Upcoming Alumni Events JULY 29 Grove City College Day at Kennywood Park Pittsburgh, Pa. SEPTEMBER 13 American Founders Luncheon Series “The Indispensable Patriot” Rivers Club Pittsburgh, Pa. SEPTEMBER 17 Night Football vs. Westminster Grove City, Pa. SEPTEMBER 23 - 25 Homecoming “The Best is Still Unwritten” Grove City, Pa. OCTOBER 29

Pittsburgh, Pa. - Class of 2009 and 2010 alums reconnect brother and sisterhood ties at the Greek Mixer at Walnut Grove.

Showcase Series Pittsburgh Ballet Theater’s “Peter Pan” Benedum Center Pittsburgh, Pa. NOVEMBER 19 “Grove City Matters” Gala Philadelphia Country Club Gladwyne, Pa. DECEMBER 3

Mars, Pa. - Alumni teachers catch up at SiBA Cucina.

Grove City, Pa. - Future Grovers enjoy “Lyle the Crocodile.”

Alumni Santa Breakfast MAP Cafe Grove City College DECEMBER 5 Showcase Series BE Taylor Christmas Grove City College

Don’t forget to bookmark www.gcc.edu/alumnievents for more dates and info on registering.

Texas alum photo/Matt Muetzel ’09

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Denver, Colo. - Alums savor a tasty Presidents’ Day brunch.

Pittsburgh, Pa. - College friends gather at Heinz Hall.

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“Grove City Matters” Gala

May 14, Fairmont Hotel, Pittsburgh

Tim Sweet ’85, Jill (Griffing ’85) Sweet and John Sparks ’66.

President Richard G. Jewell ’67 serves as emcee at the “Grove City Matters” Gala.

Jordan Thomas ’09, Laura Powell ’09, Lauren Schuelke ’09 and Trevor Gerhardt ’09.

Fred ’52 and Fran (Spang ’52) Fetterolf.

Former First Lady Laura W. Bush emphasized Grove City College’s mission.

The Glee Club steals the show with an unforgettable performance.

Keith Colonna Sr. ’86, Carol (Pitschmann ’61) Porter, George Porter and Ellen (Bakken ’86) Colonna.

Haley Bargery ’12, Stacy Moon ’12, Christine (Sager ’09) Moon and Kelly Moon.

Bill Deasy ’88, left, and the Jazz Band set the tone with smooth melodies.

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All photos/Jack Wolf

Flora Rathburn, Ed Breen ’78, David Rathburn ’79 and Lynn (Branstner ’78) Breen.

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students The Best Medicine: Student provides laughter to children

ne Book, One Grove City, an organization established this past academic year that is dedicated to building community through a shared literary experience, inspired one student, Rachel Brockhage ’13, to give back after reading the featured book, New York Timesbestselling, “Three Cups of Tea.” Brockhage, a sophomore biology and communication studies major, took the book’s message to the young patients of Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. “We will not forget the faces of the kids that we served,” said Brockhage, who rounded up 12 other Grove City College students in mid-March, representing a wide range of majors, to create and perform a dramatic reading of “Listen to

Rachel Brockhage ’13 entertained hospitalized children with dramatic reading.

the Wind,” the children’s book based on “Three Cups of Tea.” “It was amazing how when you were telling a story, these kids would sit completely absorbed in every word you have to say. This is what is

rewarding about working with these kids. It is just so clear to see that you made a difference in their lives, however small it may be.” Laughter is not always commonplace within the

hospital walls. Brockhage, with the use of her smiling paper plate props, a favorite among the kids, provided the children a forum to forget their illnesses, if even for a brief instant, and gave parents the opportunity to take a minute to cope. “With the kids being completely absorbed in the story, the parents are allowed to zone out,” Brockhage said. “Affording them the luxury of not entirely being in the moment is just one helpful coping skill.” She hopes to continue to perform dramatic readings for kids in the future. “This was an excellent opportunity to engage in service for the community and really just have fun with the kids,” Brockhage said. “We are looking forward to what is in store for next year.”

Grove City College ranked No. 1 in Value by Consumers Digest

mazing value and Grove City College. The two go hand-in-hand. Consumers Digest magazine recognized this fact when crafting its “Top 100 College Values,” and ranked the College as the Top Value in Private Liberal-Arts Schools throughout the nation. The rankings are based on attributes that validate or define the College’s academic prowess factored against cost of tuition, fees and room and board. More than 2,000 colleges and universities that offered fouryear degrees were considered for the rankings. Grove City College previously earned a No. 4 ranking by Consumers Digest in 2004.

Education innovation conference on campus

Witt and Cobb named Senior Man and Woman of the Year

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ongratulations to the 2011 Senior Man and Woman of the Year, William “Chuck” Witt and Brittany Cobb! Witt was a mechanical engineering major and Grove City College Swezey Research Fellow. He has conducted work at Harvard University and has written for two publications. On the soccer field, he was a team captain and recognized nationally for his efforts. Cobb was an economics major and student fellow for The Center for Vision & Values. She has participated on the College Speech and Debate Team, the Academic Integrity Review Committee and Orientation Board. Sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa and Mortar Board, Man and Woman of the Year selections are made on the basis of scholarship, leadership and service. The candidates were voted upon by the students and faculty. It is one of the highest honors that the College can bestow. Former recipients of this prestigious honor have gone on to become leaders in faith, education, business, law and health care.

his spring, Grove City College broke ground on the new Rathburn Hall, an additional venue for student activities, and a Science, Engineering and Mathematics Building that will transform campus and provide enhanced opportunities for students, faculty and administration. The projects are key components to the College’s $90-million capital campaign, Grove City Matters: A Campaign

to Advance Grove City College. The addition of the $6.8million Rathburn Hall in honor of Chair of the Board of Trustees David R. Rathburn ’79 and his wife, Jayne, will reflect the centrality of spiritual life to the student campus experience. The completion of the $37.2million Science, Engineering and Mathematics Building will allow the College to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated technologies and didactics, and attract talented students and world-class faculty.

re schools emphasizing the knowledge and skills students need in a global society or are schools actually undermining their strengths by overemphasizing high-stakes testing and standardization? Are educational systems in China and other countries really as superior as many people claim? A conference on campus in late May geared at education innovation examined these questions, and many more that are vital to the direction of the nation’s educational system in the future. The third annual conference of the Northwest Region Pennsylvania STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Network, “Meeting the STEM Challenge: Inspiration, Innovation & Leadership,”

brought together key stakeholders in K-12 education, higher education and business. They joined to collaborate and share programs that will expand options for students to acquire science, technology, engineering and mathematics competence and increase opportunities in these fields. The conference featured a keynote address by Dr. Yong Zhao, author of “Catching Up or Leading the Way,” and provided the forum for open discussion among attendees regarding the topics.

Wired for Success

ith computer access available to each student through College-issued laptops, Grove City College was recognized as one of the “15 Most Wired College Campuses” in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The College trumps the student-percomputer national average: 7 to 1. At Grove City College, it is 1 to 1.

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faculty Thank you to our newly retired faculty for your committed service. 1. Dr. Durwood Ray Biology, 17 years (1994)

2. Dr. Arnold Sodergren 1

Biology, 38 years (1973)

3. Dr. Garey Spradley Philosophy, 20 years (1991)

4. Dr. Catherine Trammell

Grove City College is No. 1 in a number of categories, thanks to the hard work of faculty, students and staff alike.

Modern Languages, 30 years (1981)

Jones, Edwards lead Speech and Debate Team to top spots in national tournament

5. Dr. Frank Duda

Electrical Engineering, 32 years (1979)

he Grove City College Speech and Debate Team, advised by Dr. Steven Jones, associate professor of sociology, with the assistance of Dr. Jason Edwards, professor of English and humanities, took not only first place, but second place as well at the Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) national championship tournament in Portland, Ore. The tournament, hosted by Mount Hood Community College featured the very best of intercollegiate forensics in a full range of individual and team events.

6. Dr. Darrell Allgaier Mathematics, 8 years (2003)

Alumni to serve in biology department, hope to innovate

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rove City College welcomes back two alumni who will serve as faculty members in the biology department starting in fall 2011. Dr. Kristina (Odonish ’01) Pazehoski will serve as an associate professor of biology, and Dr. Devin L. Stauff ’05 will join the faculty as an assistant professor of biology. “Having come from Pitt-Greensburg (Pazehoski) and Princeton (Stauff), they bring a set of experiences that will allow us to challenge the status quo and help us evaluate what we can do further to support our students,” said Dr. Suzanna (Lesko ’00) Gribble, chair of the biology department. “I think their perspective, as graduates, provides for a unique opportunity for input as we examine ways to better serve our students as a department.” The alums will have big shoes to fill in the department, those of Drs. Durwood Ray and Arnold Sodergren. “They have both significantly impacted our program and we will always be grateful for their contributions and guidance,” Gribble said.

Brenner and alumni partners publish work

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r. Fred Brenner, professor of biology, recently published three papers and created two book chapters with the assistance of several College alumni. The three papers were published in Vol. 84 and 85 of the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. Brenner’s coauthored book chapters will be published in “Pandemic Influenza Viruses: Science, Surveillance and Public Health” this summer. Through his projects, Brenner worked with Andrea Settle ’07; Melissa Young ’09; Shaun Busler ’00; Kim Kosick ’00; Corrie (Gardner ’00) Yoder; Carol Tippi ’00; Dr. Shawn Rummel ’03; Christina Genareo ’10; and Dr. Candace McClure ’03.

Stanton selected to national security forum

ssociate Professor of Political Science Dr. Samuel S. Stanton Jr. accepted a personal invitation from the Secretary of the Air Force to attend the 58th Annual National Security Forum at the Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The security forum seeks to expose influential citizens to senior U.S. and international officers and civilian equivalents in order to engage each other’s ideas and perspectives on Air Force, national and international security issues.

Faculty members fill book shelves

rove City College faculty members have received rave reviews for their latest books, published this year. Dr. Gary Smith ’72, chair of the department of history, professor of history and coordinator of the humanities core, examines how Americans, from the Puritans to the present, have envisioned heaven in his new book, “Heaven in the American Imagination,” published by Oxford University Press. The book reflects on timeless questions, such as “Does heaven exist?,” “If so, what is it like?” and “How does one get in?,” through drawing from a collection of sources including works of art, music, sociology, psychology, folklore, liturgy, sermons, poetry, fiction, jokes and devotional books. Professor of English Dr. Eric Potter

recently authored his second book of poems, “Still Life,” published by Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, and edited by poet David Craig. In “Still Life,” Potter explores Christian themes and experiences, offering a range of voices and forms, from personal lyrics to dramatic monologues and free verse to villanelles. Several of the book’s poems address the struggle of faith in the face of suffering, loss and doubt, while others revisit stories from the Bible and church history in an effort to see them anew. Dr. Jim Thrasher ’80, director of career services, is a contributing author of a new book on recruiting, “Hire on a Whim: Four Qualities that Make for Great Employees.” The book identifies the four essential qualities that every great hire must possess: work ethic, humility, integrity and maturity. In the book, Thrasher addresses college recruiting.

Graham honored as Professor of the Year

r. Mark Graham, associate professor of history, is the 2011 Professor of the Year. Graham, who began teaching at Grove City College in 2003, specializes in late antiquity, a field that includes the late Roman Empire, early Medieval Europe, the rise of Islam and the early Byzantine Empire. Graham is the author of many articles, essays and reviews as well as two books, including “Ancient Empires: From Mesopotamia to the Rise of Islam,” which will be published this summer by Cambridge University Press. The award is sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa.

Dr. Mark Graham, right, with Andy Thomchick ’12.

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sports became Grove City’s all-time leader in innings

seven conference foes by 9-0 scores this year during the regular season. As conference champion, the Wolverines earned an automatic berth to the NCAA Championship Tournament for the first time in program history. Grove City made its national tournament debut May 13 by downing Elizabethtown 5-3 in the regional quarterfinals in Lexington, Va.

pitched and earned All-PAC Second Team honors.

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Softball Grove City posted its best season since 2004 by going 18-16 overall. Senior pitcher Lauren Pennell

Five teammates also earned PAC recognition including sophomore Lauren Clarke, junior Grace Murtoff, freshman Casey Schmidt, sophomore Amanda Sheppeck and senior Christine Slater.

The Wolverine baseball team earned its first-ever ECAC Championship this spring.

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he Grove City College baseball team captured the 2011 Eastern College Athletic Conference Southern Championship Tournament title in mid-May with a win over Penn State Behrend, 3-1. It is Grove City’s firstever ECAC championship in baseball. The Wolverines finished the regular season 21-14 and earned the top seed in the season-ending Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship Tournament with a 15-6 conference mark. Head coach Rob Skaricich became the program’s all-time wins leader May 9 when Grove City swept a doubleheader from longtime rival Westminster. The sweep gave Skaricich 237 career wins, moving him past the mark of 236 wins set by retired head coach and athletic director Jack Behringer from 1959 to 1988. Senior catcher Marcus Magister established new career records for home runs

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(26) and runs batted in (127) while senior shortstop Scott Moran became the program’s all-time leader with 144 runs scored. Magister and Moran both earned Second Team All-PAC recognition. Pitcher Cory Metcalf opened the season by going 8-0, the best start for a Grove City pitcher since 2006. He earned Presidents’ Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year honors after going 9-0 in 11 starts this spring.

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ecording the program’s first undefeated spring season since 1965 with a 10-0 mark, the Wolverines captured their 21st straight conference title April 30 in Erie, Pa., by recording a perfect team score of 54 points. Senior Ricky Garrett earned PAC Player of the Year honors after winning the conference title at first singles and head coach Joe Walters earned Coach of the Year honors. Grove City defeated all

rove City earned the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title by amassing a 61-stroke victory over second-place Washington & Jefferson April 27 at Oak Tree Country Club in West Middlesex, Pa. Junior Arielle Goyzueta captured the conference’s Most Valuable Player award by posting a two-day total of 168. She fired an 81, the lowest round of the tournament, on the second day of the tournament to earn medalist honors. Goyzueta, senior Lindsay Crawford and senior Jessica Johansen all earned First Team All-PAC while senior Megan Gibson earned Second Team All-PAC recognition. Head Coach Melissa Lamie earned PAC Coach of the Year recognition. Grove City also won the Westminster College Eckles Invitational in early April.

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n April 26-27 at Oak Tree Country Club, Grove City placed fourth at the conference championships. Junior Ian Finney took 11th overall and freshman Conor Eckhardt placed 15th. The Wolverines concluded the 2010-11 regular season by earning third in Grove City’s

McBride-Behringer-Allen “MBA” Invitational May 2 at Grove City Country Club.

All in the teamwork: Alum credits medical success to lessons learned on court

Women’s Water Polo

“I learned early in life when you have limited skills, surround yourself with really talented people.” That’s not something you’d expect Michael Donahoe ’79, Sportsman of the Year, national First Team All-American for Division III and Wolverines’ ninth all-time leading scorer in men’s basketball (1,051 Michael Donahoe ’79 was a standout points) to say. in Wolverine basketball. But throughout his college and professional career, he’s seen the value of true teamwork. Now a director in the medical intensive care unit and associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Donahoe’s emphasis on teamwork has helped him thrive at one of the most vibrant health systems in the country. Donahoe originally did not believe he would even attend Grove City College. “I was accepted to a couple Ivy League schools to play basketball,” Donahoe said. “My father, a very wise man, and I could not agree on the appropriate cost of a college education. He thought the Ivy schools might be a little high priced.” “I came up one day, met Coach (John) Barr, loved the campus and the combination of strong academics with an opportunity to participate in basketball,” he said. “In retrospect, I have made two great decisions in my life. My wife (Cynthia (Coons ’81)) was by far the best. I really exceeded expectations on that one. Attending GCC was the second.” Once at the College, Donahoe led the team to two NCAA Division III playoff rounds. “I was fortunate to have the unique skills of being both slow and unable to jump,” he joked. After medical school, Donahoe interviewed with the UPMC chair of medicine. “He told me I was a lot more talented than I happened to realize, and I needed a big challenge,” Donahoe said. “He told me ... he would keep me around until I got it right.” He has directed a number of programs. “Probably I would be best described as a point guard in my work,” said the former Wolverine point guard. “I work with a lot of brilliant physicians and researchers that would be the shooting guards and small forwards that do most of the scoring on the team. They are pretty amazing.” Donahoe has played an essential role in the development of focused clinical programs in asthma and allergy, adult cystic fibrosis, interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation and sleep medicine at UPMC. Over the years, he taught medical students, pulmonary physicians and repiratory therapists. “I think teaching is rewarding,” he said. He credits role models, like Grove City College professors Drs. Arnold Sodergren, John Shaw, Bruce Thielemann and Dr. Edward and Sara Naegele, and his Mt. Lebanon high school coach Dick Black and Wolverine coaches Barr and Don Lyle.

uccessfully defending its Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III title, Grove City whipped Washington & Jefferson 7-2 on April 30 in St. Paul, Minn., in the CWPA championship match. Grove City went 9-1 in conference play during the regular season, earning the No. 2 seed in the season-ending tournament. The Wolverines rolled past Utica and Wheaton (Ill.) before downing No. 4 W&J in the final match. Junior Chelsea Johnson set a new program record by scoring 90 goals this season. She also became the program’s all-time leader with 211 career goals. Johnson earned First Team All-CWPA following the season. Three Grove City players earned Second Team All-CWPA recognition: senior Lauren Baur, sophomore Amanda Johnston and junior Andrea Wilson. Grove City is 25-1 over the last two years in CWPA Division III play.

Sportsman, Sportswoman of the Year

rove City College selected senior cross country standout Garrett Cichowitz and senior All-American swimmer Sarah Page as its Omicron Delta Kappa Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, respectively, for the 2010-11 academic year. Congratulations, student-athletes!

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“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks — Albert Einstein real advance in science.”

The SPARK OF CHANGE. Meet three alumni whose patience and creativity are now on the leading edge of challenging the way we think in our daily lives.

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We know them as creative revolutionaries. People like Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone; Johannes Gutenberg, creator of the movable type printing press; Marie Curie, pioneer in the field of radiation; Stephanie Kwolek, inventor of “Kevlar”; and Bill Gates, leader in the development of standard personal computer software. Meet three Grove City College alumni whose innovative problem-solving may number them among this list someday.

Featured in the following pages, from left to right: Dr. David Hoganson ’98, surgeon and inventor, page 30; Leslie (Martin ’80) Reichert, “green cleaning” coach, page 34; and Bob King ’69, “father” of the electric car, page 36.

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Answering the Call There’s a moment when years of grueling schedules, paying dues and waiting – patiently waiting – seem to melt away for Dr. David Hoganson ’98. It’s the moment he steps into the operating room, scrubbed and ready, surgical cap tied securely. He knew more than 20 years ago what he wanted to do with his life, and he is well on his way. But that’s not really where this story must begin. You see, medically speaking, Hoganson shouldn’t have lived past the age of 3. The fact that he did – and is now a husband, father, athlete, inventor and general surgery resident – is nothing short of a miracle.

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t’s one of many signs, Hoganson believes, that his life is not his own, and his calling not to be taken lightly. His story starts in Wray, a one-stop-light town of 2,000 set on the eastern plains of Colorado. The second of four children, he was born into a ranching family (his father later became a pastor). It was soon obvious that something wasn’t right with the infant. Even now, the memory causes his mother Nancy to pause. A few emotion-laden moments pass. “You know it was hard as a mother,” she said finally. “He was probably a month old, and you just knew there was something wrong.” It wasn’t until he was a little older that they discovered the problem – he had a heart defect. He needed surgery, but the chance of survival was questionable, the doctors told the Hogansons. They did open heart surgery, only to find that the defect was more serious than first thought. The baby boy needed a second surgery. The second procedure was successful; baby David immediately began to improve. “He just rebounded,” Nancy recalled. “It was so fun to see him healthy and to see him thrive.” But a little more than a year later, the family got more bad news. David, 3, developed aplastic anemia, a rare condition where the body stops producing new blood cells. It could be treated with a bone marrow transplant, but his older sister wasn’t a match. “It was devastating,” Nancy said, “They really thought he would die.” Without a donor, they began sustaining him on blood transfusions a few times a week. After three months, inexplicably, the bone marrow came back. David was cured. “We just had a miracle. There’s just no other explanation,” Nancy said. “No one was more surprised than the doctors.” He was healthy – and by the time he reached junior high, he knew he wanted to be a pediatric cardiac surgeon. “I decided I should give back and … give someone else the chance to have a totally normal life.”

bout an hour into a heart valve surgery at Christian Northeast Hospital on the outskirts of St. Louis, Hoganson and the attending surgeon lean intently over the patient, hands weaving an intricate pattern in tandem as they insert the new valve and suture it in place. Aside from the occasional exchange between the surgeons and the nurses, it’s quiet, almost peaceful. The thick hum of the artificial heart and lung machines add a steady bass line to the wail of electric guitars on the classic rock station playing softly in the background. A few hours in, everyone freezes, all eyes trained on the ultrasound. There’s an almost palpable sigh of relief as the heart begins to pulse steadily. The surgery is a success.

Dr. David Hoganson ’98, pictured above left, pauses during a heart valve surgery at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

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This silicon device, one of Hoganson’s 10 patents, is the result of liver and lung research at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

“David was always one of those children. He would look at things and say, ‘How can I make this better?’”

Hoganson is on his way to becoming one of only a small number of surgeons in the United States specializing in pediatric cardiac surgery. He is in the final stages of his residency at Barnes-Jewish, which is one of only eight programs that offer a year of cardiothoracic surgery before the beginning of the final step, a surgical fellowship. He began the cardiac surgery portion of his residency in January, and in May, he began pediatric cardiac surgery. As part of his training, he also has spent time working with Christian Northeast surgeons. “Now that I’m doing heart surgeries, it’s perfect. I come to the hospital, and all I want to do is heart surgery,” he said. His single-minded focus on cardiac surgery is something of a rarity in a profession most settle on through a process of elimination. But every breath assures him and every beat of his heart reminds him: the call he felt from God more than 20 years ago was the right one. “From then until now, I’ve never been less convinced than I am now that I would do this,” he said. Don’t mistake his assurance for arrogance. John Nash, co-founder and vice president of new technology of Kensey Nash, a medical device company, met 19-year-old Hoganson when he was beginning a summer internship at the company. “He’s extraordinarily directed,” Nash said. “He had a very clear idea, which is very rare, of exactly what he wanted to do as a student.”

he spidery thin lines weave intricate designs through the translucent square of silicon, imitating the vascular system. Despite its diminutive size, the object is ground-breaking, and it’s the result of Hoganson’s work, which began to unfold at Grove City College. Hoganson learned about the College through family and friends and enrolled because it was a good fit. (His sister, Julia, graduated in 2000.) Unlike the majority of pre-medical students, he didn’t want to study biology. Instead, he chose electrical engineering. “I was never very interested in biology,” he said. “It was a relief to major

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in something I was interested in.” His choice wasn’t a surprise for Nancy. She’d watched her son’s creativity develop from the very beginning. He would spend hours building tree houses or designing Lego creations. “David was always one of those children. He would look at things and say, ‘How can I make this better?’” That creativity, the ability to visualize a solution and his keen understanding of anatomy made an immediate impact when Hoganson began his summer internship at Kensey Nash, a position he landed through a classmate’s recommendation to the company. “He proved himself to be incredibly directed and quite focused,” Nash said. Hoganson’s confidence in his calling left also an impression. “It was absolutely astounding. I couldn’t believe it,” Nash recalled. Within weeks of starting, Hoganson produced a workable heart device that nearly made it to the market, a rare accomplishment for an intern; out of dozens of interns during the past decade, he is the only one to reach that level, according to Nash. That summer internship led to several years of full- and part-time work before medical school at Temple University. The relationship continues today. Even now, Hoganson acts as a consultant for Kensey Nash. When products reach a workable stage, he assesses them. His connection to Kensey Nash helped open another door. Surgical candidates typically log several years of research. In 2006, two years after he began his residency, he and his wife, Heather (Hartwell ’99) moved to Boston in order for him to join the Laboratory for Tissue Engineering and Organ Fabrication at Massachusetts General Hospital. The program is run by Dr. Joseph Vacanti, who is known as one of the “fathers” of tissue engineering, a field initiated to address the shortage of organ donors in the 1980s. Now, it’s a thriving pursuit for researchers. So, where does the silicon device fit in? It’s one of the results of research

Dr. David Hoganson ’98 spends precious moments before bedtime with his sons, Luke, 2, and Carter, 4. A survivor of open heart surgeries and aplastic anemia as a child, he views the sacrifices of a path to pediatric cardiac surgery as necessary to reach his ultimate goal: giving other children like his sons a second chance.

for liver and lung devices. He and a team also created early prototypes for an artificial, silicon-based lung for premature infants, to be attached outside the body and connected to the umbilical cord. Once completely developed, the device could save babies who otherwise wouldn’t be able to survive without fully formed lungs. Hoganson spent three years in Boston. He still drives the day-to-day work on the lung device remotely – even conducting research in the St. Louis lab. As a result of his projects with Kensey Nash, Massachusetts General and his independent research, Hoganson holds 10 patents and has more than 12 pending; his first was approved just four years after college. He’s not looking to slow down though, especially when a breakthrough in the lung device research and development could be within reach. The momentum, he said, builds, particularly for those leading the field. “You’re on the cusp of really making a difference and

just finding a way to make it work,” he said. “It’s inevitable if we continue.”

couple of blocks from the bright lights and crowded sidewalks of The Loop, soft lights glow through the towering front windows of townhouses along a quiet street. Childish laughter peals out as Hoganson tussles with his sons, Carter, 4, and Luke, 2, on one of the front steps. The boys are thrilled to get play time with their dad before bedtime. His residency requires 80 working hours a week, but it’s a “sustainable” life, Hoganson said. “There will come a day when it won’t be 80 hours a week.” Heather’s support is invaluable, he said. While it’s been a journey for her as well, the former teacher doesn’t question the path her husband has taken. “It’s neat, because I always knew that was what he wanted to do,” she said. “It wasn’t a surprise.” Surgical careers require years of hard work, long grueling hours and an

uncompromising drive to succeed. Nash believes it suits Hoganson perfectly. “He will, at some point, create some dramatically important advance in medicine; I’m absolutely certain of it. He has that kind of mind and an incredible drive,” Nash said. “He’s going to be a nationally known figure. It’s going to happen.” As the gradual path has unfolded, Hoganson has seen each step fall into place at exactly the right time. That’s all the confirmation he needs that God ordered his steps. “It’s not for everybody, and the deeper I get into it, the more interesting it is to see how the demands of the pediatric heart surgeon match up with my fundamental interests,” he said. “It feels very consistent.” As big as his goals are, his directness may come across as understatement. Not to Nash though. “He has all of this incredible capability, but he has humility. He’s just an amazing young man.” n

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Back to Basics Leslie (Martin ’80) Reichert will never prepare food like Julia Child. “I don’t cook. I burn,” she said as she laughed about her culinary skills. But in the world of green cleaning, Reichert is a fivestar chef. Her signature recipes feature common ingredients like a dash of baking soda or a scoop of borax. The finished products are powerful, lowcost cleaners that are environmentally friendly.

nown as “The Cleaning Coach,” Reichert has achieved national recognition for her green cleaning expertise which she has shared in countless classrooms, radio shows, publications and national networks such as Fox and NBC. Her journey to become America’s green cleaning maven began simply. While raising her three children, Reichert drew on prior business experience to start a cleaning business in Whitinsville, Mass. Though the business flourished, Reichert noticed a decline in her health; she attributed the health problems to the cleaners that she used daily. She remembered that her grandmother’s generation used homemade cleaners. So

Reichert turned to her pantry, where she found ingredients to recreate them. Two years of chemical engineering at Grove City College under Dr. Edward Naegele Jr. prepared her for the challenge of creating green alternative cleaners. Encouraged by positive customer reviews, she decided to open a store in 1992 called The Back Door, which sells green cleaning products and tools. Later she made the products available through her website www.greencleaningcoach.com and launched into social media. Five years ago, Reichert decided to widen her sphere of influence: she started to hold classes and seminars around the country to educate Americans about green living.

Ironically, the prospect of public speaking used to make Reichert sick. Yet she recognized that her calling was to share her green cleaning savvy with other people, especially adolescents. She said, “We have a generation that doesn’t know how to clean at all because mom was working.” When she speaks in the classroom, Reichert seeks to spark children’s enthusiasm for green cleaning. After mixing up a batch of her sink scrub, Reichert will issue a challenge: “Go home and put a piece of tape down the center of your bathroom sink. Use your mom’s cleaner on one side and this cleaner on the other.” The children race home to try the experiment and return to say, “It really worked!”

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Leslie (Martin ’80) Reichert works with clients from all walks of life to create “green” cleaners made from common ingredients that can be found in a pantry.

Reichert also conducts seminars for companies such as Whole Foods, celebrity chefs like Rick Tarantino, and for smaller groups like Bible studies. As she mixes up cleaners and demonstrates products, she watches her audience for signs of a green cleaning epiphany. In her recipes, Reichert uses a special ingredient: scent. “When we think of clean, we think of smells,” Reichert said. For example, many people clean with bleach because their mothers used bleach: they associate the stringent smell with cleanliness. So Reichert adds essential oils like lemongrass to help make the psychological connection. Good smells can help to make cleaning enjoyable, and perhaps even fun, she said. At talks and tradeshows, Reichert demonstrates favorite cleaning tools such as the Blue Cloth, which cleans windows and other glass surfaces. Good for numerous uses, the cloth enables consumers to save money and reduce paper towel waste. The process is simple: wet, wipe and walk away. As with public speaking, Reichert did not enjoy writing initially. But now she writes articles for news outlets such as “The Daily Green” and Examiner.com. In 2008, she published her first book, “The Joy of Green Cleaning.” The book contains a host of green

“People think innovation has to be new technology. My version of innovation may just be taking a step back.” cleaning recipes that Reichert compiled. Most of the recipes call for common ingredients found in the pantry. Strong interpersonal skills form the foundation for Reichert’s business. Her personable approach enables Reichert to build rapport with her store customers and her audiences. She listens carefully to their questions and stories, which often pique her curiosity to research and experiment. “I love to problem-solve,” she said. Reichert also credits her strong support system with her success. Her husband, Austin Reichert ’80, is her “raving fan,” but he also pushes her when she needs encouragement. On one occasion, she wanted to make an early exit from a tradeshow in Chicago. He said, “You get back in there and make something happen.” His advice reaped dividends: she met celebrity cook and television show host Rachael Ray. At another venue, Reichert saw celebrity chef and restaurant owner Paula Dean but

hesitated to approach her. Then her sister literally pushed Reichert forward so that she could present Dean with a copy of “The Joy of Green Cleaning.” Reichert stays abreast of new cleaning technologies by working with different manufacturers of cleaning products. She keeps an eye on the future by carving out time for planning and brainstorming. Reichert sets specific goals to advance her business. In the next few years, she hopes to have a book tour, to write another book, and to open more stores like the Back Door. Reichert is also scheduled for television appearances with major networks in the near future. Though Reichert is a recognized leader in the green cleaning industry, she gives much of the credit to previous generations. “People think that innovation has to be new technology,” she said. “My version of innovation may just be taking a step back.” Though enthusiastic about her message, Reichert recognizes that she cannot transform America into a nation of Blue Cloth converts. However, she is confident that education is key to changing people’s perspective on cleaning and green living. “If I can make people to think a little differently, I can change the world one spray bottle at a time.”

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Driving Future into the

Do you own an electric car? Well maybe not now, but you most likely will be driving an electric car in the future.” Those were the opening lines from a paper that senior electrical engineering major Robert King ’69 penned during the fall semester of his senior year at Grove City College. At the time, such a statement may have seemed like something out of a sci-fi novel, but for King, it was only the beginning of his quest to see his vision realized.

n the decades since, advances in alternative fuel options have proved that King’s ideas were not at all implausible. Today, King devotes his days to developing electric and hybrid vehicle technology as a member of the Electric Propulsion Systems Laboratory at General Electric’s Global Research site in Niskayuna, N.Y. He commutes to work in either a Toyota

Prius or his personally modified battery electric VW Rabbit—the later of which emerged from a fascination with cars and mechanical systems dating back to his early years growing up in rural York, Pa. As a high school teenager, he spent hours in his father’s workshop designing and building go-karts, motor scooters, and tractors using parts from an old motorcycle and car.

While attending Grove City, his studies in electrical engineering allowed him to expand upon his tinkering interest in cars and mechanics. It was there that he penned that paper positing that electric cars were the future of transportation. He submitted it in a competition with the Grove City student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and won

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first place in the local competition, thus earning the opportunity to present his paper at the regional IEEE competition. Following graduation, King signed on with GE in Syracuse, N.Y., and began working through the company’s three-anda-half year advanced engineering course. The aggressive program left little time for tinkering, but upon graduating, “I suddenly had an additional 25 to 30 hours per week of ‘free time,’” he said. So he decided to see if the ideas in his 1968 IEEE paper could be developed into a viable electric vehicle. After a few months of research and creating preliminary designs, King hauled a 1968 VW Squareback to his brother-in-law’s machine shop and began building his first electric car prototype. He replaced the gasoline engine with a smaller DC electric motor and removed the car’s back seat in order to pack the area with lead-acid batteries. Then in the summer of 1973 it was time to take the car for its inaugural spin. The one-mile test run was a success: “It was quite exciting to learn that, yes, it does work,” he said. After some tweaking, King began using the electric car for his 20-mile, roundtrip commute to work. A few years later he modified his design to create a lighter and more aerodynamic version—dubbed the King Electric GT. At the height of the energy crisis during the late 70s, King would drive by long lines of people waiting to buy gasoline: “When I started, no one really took my work too seriously … but when I was able to drive to work without having to wait in those lines, it was clearly rewarding.” King said this reinforced that his research was crucial for finding an alternative to petroleum: “I realized that you have to keep working on it and keep plugging away – no pun intended.” Others were also realizing the need for greater research and development into alternative fuel options. In 1979, the U.S. Department of Energy handed GE a contract to develop a hybrid vehicle. King landed a spot in the Hybrid Test Vehicle program, first as the project engineer and later as the chief engineer responsible for the hybrid powertrain design, development

and vehicle testing. “Essentially, my hobby now became my full-time job,” King said. “In three years we made great progress even though the batteries weren’t where they needed to be. I really anticipated that probably in five years most of us would be driving hybrids, but once the price of gas went to $1, there was no longer an energy crisis … so the incentive to develop the technology was temporarily lost.” Advancements in alternatives continued, however, and in recent years steep prices at the pump have sparked a resurging interest among consumers. King said in the last few years the technology has been changing rapidly, evidenced in the release last year of Chevy’s electric hybrid Volt and Nissan’s all-electric Leaf. Ford, meanwhile, is due to begin selling its electric Focus by the end of this year. But J.D. Power and Associates analysts project that it will still be another 10 years before the average consumer starts buying electric and plug-in cars – primarily because consumers still view hybrid and electric technology as lacking when compared to gas-powered vehicles. Of particular concern is what has been dubbed “range anxiety” – the fear that an electric vehicle will run out of power before reaching its destination. Currently there are fewer than 1,000 public charging stations across the United States, but King says as that number increases and as the infrastructure catches up with the technology, consumer interest will grow. The Center for Automotive Research projects that sales of electric, plug-ins and fuel-cell cars will nearly double from 77,000 in 2012 to 140,000 by 2015. It’s an exciting time for King, who says it is rewarding to see the technology finally catching up to what he first envisioned more than four decades ago. “I am very pleased to see significant technology and commercial advancement in both electric propulsion systems and battery technology,” he said. “I believe that we have reached the tipping point of the technology, and the concepts and electric propulsion systems that I envisioned during my undergraduate days are starting to be implemented throughout the world.”

“I believe that we have reached the tipping point.”

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class notes year (and five years total) as a Federal 100 Awards honoree. The award recognizes top executives from government, industry and academia who had great impact on the government information systems community. Childs’ 2010 projects included organizing NDU’s

KEEP IN TOUCH!

first cybersecurity conference in

an e-mail address, or have recently changed your address,

LET’S MARCH | Robert Rice ’56 has written full-score band marches

make changes through the

on the computer for Lakewood (Ohio)’s public and private middle and high schools. He also wrote a special march for the All-Ohio State Fair Band and a special piece titled “The American Veterans’ Last Salute March,” for which he received Congressional recognition. He lives in Lakewood and continues to compose sacred music and direct the Gospel Group at church when able. Earlier in his music teaching career, he was recognized as a Martha Holden

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and Jack Mackert ’71 recently met in Florida for a round of golf. Sawyer (Mechanicsburg, Pa.) and Merritt (Plymouth, Mich.) are retired, while Mackert is the chief operating officer of a printing company in Palm City, Fla. The Epsilon Pi brothers say they told a lot of lies about their football and baseball careers at Grove City and, having eligibility left, offered to play if needed for Grove City football coach and EP brother Chris Smith ’72.

Innovation Laboratories. He

Hubbell for 20 years of AV rating.

school seniors in the Philadelphia

science in the Southmoreland

1985

was recognized in the March

He practices with Bradigan &

region for congressional

School District. She and her

Gary Erdos successfully defended

28 issue of “Federal Computer

Orlandini, Inc., in Westerville, Ohio.

appointments to the academy.

school received a monetary

his Doctor of Theology thesis at

Gregory was a chaplain at the Naval

award. Layman has received many

Virginia Theological Seminary. His

Academy, and is an Iraq veteran.

teaching awards and wrote a book

dissertation was titled “Praying

William

He retired in 2007 following 23

with other Disney Teacher Award

to Lead: the Use of Ignatian

Jacobsen ,

years of active duty service. He

honorees called “Today I Made a

Spirituality for the Growth and

Ronald Lucas ,

chief executive

lives in Doylestown, Pa., with wife

Difference,” available on amazon.

Development of Lay Parish

chair of the

officer of

Kris (Jacobs ’82) Gregory.

Real Estate

Carilion Franklin

Department

Memorial

Week” magazine and at a gala in

1970

Jennings Scholar and selected for the Lakewood Schools Staff Hall of Fame.

TOP SHOT | Ron Plano ’60 won the gold medal in timed basketball shooting and two silver medals in spot shooting and foul shooting at the Florida Senior Games in The Villages, Fla., this spring. Note the Grove City College shirt and hat he is wearing!

1978

Washington, D.C.

1963

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living in the Houston, Texas, area meet several times a year for lunch. Enjoying a recent get-together are, from left, Tim Shiveley ’71, Chuck Gambrill ’69, George Mason ’68, John Rhodes ’69 and John McClelland ’68. Other Beta brothers interested in joining the lunch group (and possibly starting a Beta Sigma Houston group) can contact Rhodes at john.b.rhodesii@sbcglobal.net.

of NDU’s iCollege Cyber and

you electronically! If you have

us at alumni@gcc.edu.

SPORTS STORIES | Larry Sawyer ’70, left, John Merritt ’69, center,

Singapore and directing expansion

We want to keep in touch with

Alumni eCommunity or contact

HOUSTON HANGOUT | Several Beta Sigma fraternity brothers

Leaders.” He is the pastor of

1983

St. Mark Lutheran Church in

1982

Dan Young is an inductee to the

Yorktown, Va., where he lives with

of Stevens &

Hospital in Rocky Mount, Va.,

Kevin Foust has been named

2011 Erie County (Pa.) Aquatic

his wife, Luanne (Seeger ’86)

Lee Lawyers

received the American Hospital

deputy chief of police and assistant

Hall of Fame. He excelled in water

Erdos, and two sons. His parish,

R. Bard Schaack received the

and Consultants in Reading, Pa.,

Association 2011 Grassroots

director of security at Virginia

sports at Academy High School

St. Mark, was profiled in the book

Distinguished Service Award in

discussed significant appellate

Champion Award (for exceptional

Tech. He will provide leadership

before earning records at Grove

“Christianity for the Rest of Us:

May from the Fredonia College

land use decisions at a recent

leadership in generating grassroots

and management for security

City College.

How the Neighborhood Church is

Foundation of the State University

meeting of the American Planning

and community activity in support

operations for all Virginia Tech

of New York at Fredonia. The award

Association’s Pennsylvania Chapter.

of the hospital mission). He also

programs and facilities, and ensure

1984

recognizes contributions to society

Lucas and a fellow shareholder

won the American College of

compliance with emergency

Gail (Zehner) Martin has written

through business, government,

also discussed recent court

Healthcare Executives Senior-Level

preparedness requirements.

“The Sworn,” the first book in

education and the arts.

interpretations. Lucas concentrates

Heathcare Executive Regent’s

Previously, he was an FBI

the new “The Fallen Kings Cycle”

1988

his practice in real estate with an

Award (for advancing healthcare

supervisory senior resident agent

series for “The Chronicles of the

Rick Hangliter launched an iPhone/

emphasis on land development.

management excellence).

for Southwest Virginia.

Necromancer.” It is published by

iPod app designed to improve

Janey (Christner)

Orbit Books.

family communication about topics

1968 Dr. Robert Childs ,

Transforming the Faith” by Diana Butler Bass and was featured in USA Today.

chancellor of the

1973

1980

Layman won

Don Templin will join Marathon Oil

such as family, faith, character,

National Defense

Brian Bradigan was named one of

Cmdr. Peter Gregory , USN

the Teachers’

Corporation in Findlay, Ohio, as the

goals and more. “Convershakn,”

University

the top lawyers in Columbus, Ohio,

(Retired), recently participated in

Insurance

company’s senior vice president

available on iTunes, was launched

Information

for 2010 by “Columbus C.E.O.”

the U.S. Naval Academy Senior

Plan 2009-10

and chief financial officer. He has

in December 2010 aimed at

Resources

magazine. Bradigan was included

Selection board for Pennsylvania

Teacher of the

25 years of experience providing

parents, as well as youth and

Management College, was

in Ohio Super Lawyers 2011. He

Congressman Pat Murphy. He

Year award for Pennsylvania. She

auditing, accounting and financial

children’s ministry leaders. Rick

recognized for the third consecutive

also was honored by Martindale-

interviewed more than 130 high

teaches business and computer

advisory services.

resides in Mars, Pa., with his

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Grove City College

Summer 2011 Acclarent Inc. He is managing the

1997

northwest region covering Alaska,

John Chamberland and his wife,

Washington, Idaho, Montana, Utah

Alexandra, welcomed son Luke

and Colorado.

Alexander on May 14, 2010.

1996

and unity. She and husband

Hope Durant

husband, Jeremiah, welcomed

Chris wrote and performed an

and Mike

daughter Savannah Grace on Sept.

original song, “Through the Eyes

Loomis were

8, 2010. The Wilsons live in San

of a Child,” at the January benefit

Joshua Dobi joined the

married Oct. 2,

Juan, Puerto Rico.

concert premiere in New York’s

Presbyterian Lay Committee’s

2010, in Grosse

Board of Directors in January. He

Pointe, Mich.

are the parents of son Caleb

is a certified financial planner and owner of Dobi Financial Group in

choir manager and a member of

Hope currently leads development

Amy (Valentine) Bilsland and her

the choir.

for Cornerstone Schools in Detroit.

husband, Justin, welcomed son

Dr. Wayne Riggs is an assistant professor in the liberal studies

Cornelius, N.C. He and his wife,

Mike is the director of sales, Great

Samuel Blake on Feb. 16, 2010.

Cunningham welcomed daughter

Kerri, welcomed daughter Emily

Lakes East, for Sealy, Inc.

Marisa (Geibel) Kocak and her

department at Flagler College

Carly Sue on July 6, 2009. She

Grace on April 7, 2011.

Lynn (Crouse) Rideout and her

husband, Craig, welcomed son

(Fla.) He recently spoke during

husband, Harry, announce the

Dryden Russell on July 3, 2010.

the College’s Community Lecture Series on “Godless Europe? An

Louie Earle started a martial arts

Jennifer (Bialek) Duffy and her

school in Northern Virginia, where

birth of triplet daughters on Oct.

Heidi (Brown) and Matthew ’98 Lee

husband William, welcomed son

he is an instructor in Combat

22, 2010 (10 weeks early). Hope

welcomed new son Jacob on June

Evaluation of Religion in Europe

Marcus Albert on Oct. 27, 2010. e

Systema. e

Elizabeth, Hadley Ella and Hannah

12, 2010. e

during the 20th Century.”

Angela (Leaman) and Nathaniel

Dr. Eric Grabowsky presented

Erin are all doing well. e

Kelly (Kiskaddon) McClelland and

’97 Henry welcomed son Tristan

a professional seminar in

Rebecca (Nelson) Roberts and

her husband, Tom, announce the

2000

Anthony on July 2, 2009. Siblings

February in Dickinson, N.D., titled

her husband, Scott, welcomed

birth of daughter Kaci Ann on Sept.

Kevin Kleppinger and his wife,

are Marcus, 6, and Charissa, 3.

“Communication, Commerce and

daughter Claire Olivia on Dec.

29, 2010. e

Leah, welcomed son Caleb Alex on

13, 2010. e

Katherine (Hall) Parrish and her

Nov. 28, 2009. Laura Lemire-Janson and husband

John Hilston completed his Doctor

Conscience.” He is an assistant

of Higher Education Leadership

professor in the Department of Fine

Rebecca (Owens) Smith and her

husband, Matt, announce the birth

degree in August 2010 at the

and Performing Arts at Dickinson

husband, Greg, welcomed son

of daughter Lucy Louise on Feb.

Jim, welcomed son Benjamin

University of Central Florida. He

State University.

Daniel Jacob on Nov. 23, 2010.

19, 2011. e

Thomas on Jan. 12, 2011. e

is now an associate professor of

Lisa (Smith) Kincaid and her

The family lives in Bethel Park, Pa.,

Jenn (Hait)

Jill (Webb) and Tim Sabella announce the birth of son Timothy

economics at Brevard Community

husband, Todd, announce the birth

where Rebecca is teaching and

Propfe was

College in Palm Bay, Fla. He and

of daughter Madeline Renee on

doing curriculum supervision for

part of Turn Up

Eric III on Aug. 22, 2010. e

his wife, Dana, have three children.

March 1, 2011. e

the Upper St. Clair School District.

the Peace, a

Fernando Salas and his wife, Belen,

Greg is a mechanical engineer for

movement for

welcomed son Danny Christian on

Bombardier Transportation.

world peace

July 17, 2010.

wife Sally (Smith ’88) Hangliter

2011 as the state’s new Public

Caleb Isaac on Nov. 18, 2010.

JD Larsen and his wife, Caroline,

and three sons. He is a regional

Utilities Commission chairman. The

Sister Chloe is 2.

welcomed son Christian Arnold on

and Matthew

manager for Pella Windows and

five-member commission regulates

Jennifer (Wolfe) Kennedy and

Sept. 14, 2010. He joins big sisters

Comstock were

Doors in Sewickley.

electric, natural gas, telephone,

her husband, Kevin, welcomed

Lauren and Lyla. The Larsens live

married Nov.

Brian McConnell was elected as

water utilities and commercial

daughter Kaitlyn on June 21, 2010.

in Orlando, Fla.

13, 2010, in

recording secretary of NEOEA,

trucking in the state. Snitchler was

Jimmy Sutman , president of Golden

David Moffitt graduated with

northeastern Ohio’s largest

in his second term as a state rep.,

String Inc., and the group’s clients

his Ph.D. in religion from Duke

where they live. Kathleen graduated

education organization. He has

and was chairman of the House

have started a daytime internet

University in 2010. His dissertation

from Asbury Theological Seminary

been teaching vocal music for 20

Public Utilities Commission. By law,

radio show. Golden String is an

has been accepted for publication

in December 2010 with her

years and is with the Warrensville

he was required to resign from the

organization that helps individuals

in Brill’s Novum Testamentum

master’s in counseling. Matthew is

Heights City School District.

legislature to begin this new post.

with disabilities. It is based in

Supplements Series. Moffitt

an engineer at Lexmark.

Youngstown, Ohio.

currently is a visiting assistant

Matthew Marshall and his wife,

Kathleen Long

Lexington, Ky.,

1989

1993

Todd Werner and his wife, Amy,

professor of New Testament at

Carrie, are the parents of son

Amy (Ingram) Farley was recently

Dr. Tim Hiner operates Inegrity

are the parents of son Eisen Gage,

Duke Divinity School.

Josiah David, born Sept. 21, 2010.

published on About.com for a blog

Chiropractic in Akron, Ohio. He

born May 19, 2010. He joins sister

Matthew Pitzer accepted a position

Brother Benjamin is 6.

about her 8-year-old son, Max.

also serves as physician for the

Samantha and brothers Zane,

as senior producer at MSNBC in

Rebecca (Nelson) Roberts and her

The article, titled “Mike and Max,

Kenmore football team.

Kelton, Declan and Gearson.

New York, N.Y. He recently was

husband, Scott, announce the birth

an Autism Success Story,” was

Mitch Smyth and his wife, Tammy,

employed at NBC Local Media/

are the parents of son Jackson

1995

of daughter Claire Olivia on Dec.

published in April during autism

WVIT as assistant news director.

13, 2010. Clair joins Paige, 2, at

awareness month.

Paul, born Dec. 29, 2010.

Ginger (Mobley) and Jason ’96

Bridget (Lyden) Rettger was

home in Loganville, Ga.

Elmore announce the birth of their

promoted to controller for Millwood,

Jonathan Wil t and his wife, KC,

1992

1994

eighth child, John Christian, on

Inc., a provider of unit load and

Rep. Todd Snitchler was appointed

Jean (Vallorani) Bayer and her

are the parents of son Carson

Oct. 25, 2010. Jason recently was

packaging materials and services.

Jonathan, born Nov. 25, 2010. The

by the Ohio governor in February

husband, Timothy, welcomed son

promoted to regional manager for

She is based in Vienna, Ohio.

family lives in San Diego, Calif.

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Carnegie Hall. Jenn is also the

1999

Susan (Patterson) and Wally ’95

joins brothers Walker and Brock.

Homecoming in October. Row 1, from left: Betsy (Funk) Reppert, Alison (Terry ’73) Steadman, Janie (Regula) Pagliari (attended Grove City), Nancy (McDermott) King, Julia (Whitehead) Juillerat, Barb (Allen) Griebe and Connie (Johnson) Long (Gamma Sig). Row 2: Laurie (McBride) Malarkey, Verna (Tite) Weiss, Beth (Zahler) Green, Sue (Towne) Schiavone and Debb (Helman) Sanderson.

Heather (Mitchell) Wilson and her

Karen (Dutka) and Mark Bolumen Michael, born Sept. 22, 2010.

FALL MEETING | A group of ’75 Theta Alpha Pi sorority sisters and a friend met at the Hickory Bar and Grille after

1998

LAKE WEEKEND | Beta Sigma fraternity alumni, along with Grove City friends and families, continued their annual Memorial Day Weekend gathering in 2010 at Lake Erie in North East, Pa. The tradition began in 1997 with four alumni couples and has grown to include 25 alumni families. The three-day event includes games, fishing, tours, cookouts and a new Sunday morning worship service on the lake, led by Joshua Lentz ’95. t h e G ēD UNK w w w. g c c.e d u | 41

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Emily (Myers) Shumaker and her

twin daughters Noelle Catherine

Lori (Petroski) Parish and

in American football. Data

Colleen (Piker) and Benjamin

Jennifer (Steffen) Moore accepted

husband, Todd, announce the birth

and Liza Mae on Jan. 4, 2011. The

husband, Ryan, welcomed son

presented was shared with the

Stumpf welcomed son Nathaniel

a position at Home Shopping

of daughter Madalyn Faith on Dec.

twins join sister Claire, 2.

Asher Ryan on Dec. 7, 2009. Sister

U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Joseph on Nov. 2, 2010. e

Network in St. Petersburg, Fla., as

31, 2010. She joins sister Lilly, 3.

Brianne (Leas) Tonker and her

Ali is 3.

Commission. Forbes is now in year

Amy (Lucas) VonCannon and her

supervising producer. e

Dave Stiansen and his wife, Shelley,

husband, Patrick, welcomed son

Jennifer (Mahurin) and Scott

five of seven as a neurosurgery

husband, Lee, welcomed Donald

Laura (Pisani) Mumaw and her

announce the birth of son Micah

Jacob on Jan. 18, 2010. e

Sweeney are the parents of

resident at Vanderbilt University.

Lee III on Feb. 14, 2011. e

husband, Bill, welcomed son

David on Aug. 7, 2010. He joins

Beth (Herman) Walker and her

daughter Evelyn Ruth born March

Nathan Fox

Bethany Woodring and Philip Yates

Benjamin William on Dec. 22,

Alayna and Libby, 7, Kai, 6, Molly,

husband, Jonathan, are the parents

13, 2010.

joined the firm

were married Sept. 4, 2010, in

2010. The family resides in Slippery

4, and Lila, 3.

of Lydia Grace, born Feb. 1, 2010.

Rachel (Kauffman) and Omar

Begley Carlin &

Wooster, Ohio. They now reside in

Rock, Pa.

Farmington Hills, Mich. e

Laura (Myers) Murray and her

Torrens adopted son Jude Bae.

Mandio LLP in

and her husband welcomed son

2002

Jude was born April 19, 2010, and

Langhorne, Pa.

Connor, born Sept. 26, 2010.

Sean Ammirati and his wife,

welcomed home on Feb. 3, 2011.

He will represent

Natalie (Gallagher) Stutzman

Jennifer, welcomed son Michael on

husband, Andy, welcomed son

2004

Ryan Andrew on Jan. 26, 2010.

clients in civil litigation, municipal,

Julia (Dawson) and Dennis ’02 Allan

Brothers are Ethan, 3, and Brendan, 2.

2001

Dec. 20, 2010.

2003

school, zoning and business law.

announce the birth of daughter

Pamela (Lindner) Ason and her

Michelle (Snyder) and Robert ’00

Amanda (May) and Andrew ’01

Rebecca (Wong) Koehn and her

Keely Joy on July 1, 2010. e

husband, Richard, welcomed

Bryan are the parents of son Tyler

Costello announce the birth of son

husband, Bo, welcomed daughter

Melissa (Hinnebusch) and Douglas

2005

daughter Sydney Jane on Oct. 18,

Robert, born Feb. 22, 2011. e

Eric Andrew on Feb. 8, 2011. Big

Avery Grace on March 26, 2011.

’02 Barnes welcomed son Jacob

Natalie Abrahims and Dallas

2010. She joins brother Will, 2. The

Laura (Roxberry) Euler and her

sister Ellie is 1.

Emily Martens

Matthew on Feb. 8, 2011. e

Martin were married Aug. 14,

family resides in Hudson, Ohio.

husband, Peter, welcomed Nathan

Julia (Glunt) Culbertson and her

and Mark Jordan

Jonathan Bond was selected as

2010, in Pittsburgh. They reside

Rebecca (Turman) Farwell and her

“Stafford” on Aug. 7, 2010. e

husband, Kyle, welcomed son Otis

were married

a Temple Bar Scholar by the

in Pittsburgh, where Dallas is an

husband, Joseph, welcomed third

Kara (Gibson) and Benjamin ’01

Tyler Jeffrey on March 7, 2011. The

June 19, 2010,

American Inns of Court. He spent

engineer for Westinghouse Electric

child Christopher Richard on Sept.

Hoffman announce the birth of son

family now lives in Bethany, Conn.

in Collierville,

four weeks in London in late

and Natalie is an accountant for

10, 2010.

Samuel Peter on July 22, 2010. He

Dr. Jonathan

Tenn. Emily

2010 examining the differences

PricewaterhouseCoopers. e

Rob Gilfillan and his wife, Bre Ann,

joins sister Eleanora.

Forbes received

works for Humana and Mark is a

between the British and American

Joshua Bachman

are the parents of daughter Reese

Jennifer (Smilek) McGraw and

the Synthes

commodity analyst with Informa

legal systems. The Temple Bar

and Lindsey

Ann, born Sept. 9, 2010.

her husband, Eric, welcomed son

Neurotrauma

Economics. The couple resides

Foundation was established to

Powdrell were

Shawn Kelly and his wife, Maryann,

James Conor on Nov. 24, 2010. e

Award at the

outside of Memphis.

strengthen ties between the

married Oct.

welcomed son Tate Thomas on

Bethany (Cauvel) and Ryan

annual meeting

Emily (Arnold) O’Leary recently

English and American bars and

2, 2010, in

Sept. 3, 2009. e

’99 Mitchell are the parents of

of the American Association of

received her MBA from Duke

advocate greater attention to

Galveston,

Jennifer (Kier) and Daniel Lyker

daughter Aubrey Noelle, born

Neurological Surgeons for his

University’s Fuqua School of

shared ethical standards.

Texas. Joshua graduated with a

welcomed daughter Audrey on

Dec. 23, 2010. She joins sibling

research on subdural hemmorhage

Business in Durham, N.C. While

Kylee (DeNome) and Justin ’03

master’s degree in government

Sept. 14, 2010.

Spencer, 2.

following helmeted collisions

there, she earned the Fuqua

Bowman welcomed son Benjamin

and a juris doctorate from Regent

Karen (Pryor) and Paul Schanz

Scholar designation and received

Henry, born Nov. 4, 2010.

University in May 2009. The

welcomed a second son, Lukas

the J. Paul Sticht ’39 Scholarship.

Emily (Drawbaugh) and Nathan ’05

couple now resides in St. Joseph,

Michael, on Feb. 10, 2011.

Emily and her husband, Jim O’Leary

Dietrich announce the birth of son

Mo., where Joshua works as an

Rebekah

’01 will move to Bentonville, Ark.,

Levi Nathan on Dec. 24, 2010.

attorney for the Missouri Public

Spraitzar

where Emily accepted a position

Thomas Krahe was named manager

Defender. He also works as an

married Joseph

within corporate marketing at

in the assurance and advisory

adjunct professor at Missouri

Madren on Feb.

Walmart Stores, Inc.

services group of Grossman Yanak

Western State University.

27, 2010, in

Hannah Priester

& Ford in Pittsburgh.

Jenna (Marry) DeRienzo and her

Tappahannock,

and Matt Hazi

Jim Kristofic wrote “Navajos Wear

husband, David, announce the

Va. Joe is an AH-1W Cobra pilot

were married

Nikes,” a new book published

birth of their son Vincent, on Dec.

in the Marine Corps and they

July 17, 2010.

by the University of New Mexico

5, 2010.

are stationed near San Diego,

They live in

Press. It is a memoir describing

Jeffrey Fowler and his wife, Lauren,

Calif. Rebekah earned an M.A.

Mercer, Pa.

the complexity of modern life on

welcomed daughter Anna Grace on

Hannah teaches Spanish at

the Navajo Reservation. Kristofic

Dec. 31, 2010. e

Slippery Rock High School and is

now lives and teaches in eastern

Joshua Gilmour joined Pioneer

the high school gifted coordinator.

Pennsylvania.

Research as marketing

Matt is a therapeutic staff support

Laura (Stoltzfus) Longacre and her

coordinator. The company,

out of Sharon Regional Hospital.

husband, Wes, announce the birth

based in Moorestown, N.J., sells

She completed her principal’s

of their daughter Kelsey Lynn on

underwater cameras, gunslings and

certificate at Gannon University.

Oct. 9, 2010. e

handbearing compasses.

in second language studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is now teaching English as a Second Language at San Diego State University. Anna (Van Slembrouck) Swartz and her husband, Steve, welcomed

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POST GAME | Zeta Zeta Zeta sorority sisters gathered after the Homecoming football game last fall at Luma Restaurant in Fox Chapel, Pa. From left: Lisa (Smith ’99) McCay with Charlie, Taryn (Cornel ’98) VanderWeele, Sharon (Newbrander ’99) Moran, Erin Bonner (attended Grove City), Jayna Varley-Ifft ’00, Kelly Shepherd ’02, Kim (Dietrich ’00) Arnholt, Brigitte (Hanna ’00) Huffman, Mary Beth Shank ’00 and Erica (Long ’03) Cappabianco.

CHANCE MEETING | James Dudt ’07 and Danielle (Morgan ’08) Bowser met unexpectedly while attending the conference of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers in Denver in early April. Here, they toured a local laboratory. Katie (Hicks) Hollenback and her

Hayden Hammett joined PNC

husband, Tim, welcomed son Elijah

Bank as a business banker in

Morgan on Jan. 4, 2011. e

Leonardtown, Md. He will provide

Chelsea (Rasmussen) Lipstreu and

commercial credit and cash flow

her husband, Kyle, announce the

solutions to business customers

birth of daughter Hailey Grace on

at the Leonardtown, Breton and

Oct. 6, 2010.

Hollywood branches of the bank.

Joshua Mallalieu and his wife,

Peter Louie and his wife, Kerrie

Michelle, welcomed daughter

Anne, announce the birth of son

Emory Jade on April 28, 2011.

David Alexander on Dec. 2, 2010.

Heidi (Seid) Poniatowski and her

Laura Parks was commissioned

husband, Kyle, welcomed son

an ensign in the U.S. Navy after

Collin Michael on Aug. 27, 2010. e

attending Officer Candidate School

Christine (Rummel) Price and her

in Newport, R.I. She received a

husband, Evan, welcomed daughter

Master of Arts in Modern American

Lucy Kathryn on March 5, 2011.

History and Museum Studies

Melissa (Moulton) and Chris

degree from George Mason

Schwartz welcomed daughter

University in May 2010. e

Rachel Aileen on Aug. 29, 2010.

Ryan Pasko is the new band

Rachel joins Anna, 4, and Sonja, 2.

director at Elderton (Pa.) Jr-Sr

Amber (Gilson) and Daniel ’04

High School. He works with both

Solomon announce the birth of son

the marching and concert bands

Michael David on Nov. 9, 2010.

at the school.

Charlie Vidourek and his wife,

Gretchen Reid

Katie, welcomed son Miles

and John

Jonathan on May 5, 2011.

Burchett were

Catharine (Stoeckle) and

married July 25,

Christopher Wells announce the

2009, in Ballston

birth of son Elijah Michael on Oct. 29, 2010. e

2006

Lake, N.Y. They now live in Durham, N.C., and John is a software engineer for HP. Gretchen taught high school math

Johannah (Schillinger) and Eric

for two and a half years and is now

Frueh welcomed son Ian Zachariah

a stay-at-home mom with daughter

on Feb. 22, 2011.

Gemma Grace, born Dec. 7, 2010.

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Grove City College

Summer 2011 Maren Van

Alison Lee and

at the University of Notre Dame,

Sickel and

Walker Angell

where he was accepted for a five-

Braden Goodwin

were married

year fellowship. In addition, Wetzel

were married

Sept. 4, 2010.

wrote a chapter, “Fundamentalists,

April 10, 2010,

They currently

Liberals and a Mennonite Third

reside in

Way: Reexamining the Career

in Pittsburgh.

Scotland and plan to move to New

of Bishop Daniel Kauffman” in

Wash., where Maren is a research

York City in July. Alison graduated

the book “The Activist Impulse:

analyst for BlackRock Financial

with an M.Litt. in creative writing

Exploring the Intersection of

We want to keep

Management and Braden is

from the University of St. Andrews

Evangelicalism and Anabaptism.”

in touch with you

the operations manager for a

in 2009. She currently blogs and

Washington state public policy

photographs for the St. Andrews

2010

think tank.

tourism website.

Jenny Evertz and Jason Panella

have an e-mail address,

Jaclyn (Bellissimo) and Matt Ziders

Rachel (Learned) McClelland and

were married July 17, 2010, in

her husband, Kelby, welcomed

Syracuse, N.Y. e

or have recently moved,

announce the birth of daughter Olivia Therese on May 1, 2010.

daughter Kaelyn Jenelle on Sept.

Danielle Hostetter joined Sedore

2, 2009.

accounting firm as a staff

2007 FAN SPIRIT | Jonathan Turner ’08 is serving his first tour of duty in Iraq. Here, he poses with a Pittsburgh Steelers’ Terrible Towel in front of one of his platoon’s vehicles. Jonathan and his wife, Courtney, are living in Germany.

after completing the Pittsburgh Half-Marathon on May 15, 2011, are new Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Tracy Farone and Nicole Cifra ’11. Cifra assisted in Farone’s class last fall and the two became friends and training partners. Cifra ran the race just one day after her Grove City College graduation.

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electronically! If you

accountant. She is working in

Katy (Morgan) and Matthew

2009

Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Campbell welcomed son Miles

Allison Diller

Charlotte

Jackson on Nov. 20, 2010. The

and Peter

Nichols and

family resides in Greenville, S.C.

Lienert were

Adam Aljets ’09

Jana Volante graduated from

married Nov.

were married

Harvard Law School. She passed

27, 2010, in

Sept. 11, 2010,

the Pennsylvania Bar Exam

Hartville, Ohio.

in Harrisonburg, Va. They live in Seattle, Wash.

and joined DeForest Koscelnik

Allison received her master’s

Yokitis Skinner and Berardinelli in

degree from Vanderbilt University

Hilary Teply

Pittsburgh as an associate attorney.

in 2010 and is a fourth grade

joined a Brethren

Kelly Walsh and

teacher for the Metro Nashville

Volunteer

Jeff Botta were

Public Schools. Peter works in

Services (BVS)

married Sept.

the field of special education for

assignment with

25, 2010. They

the same school system while

currently live

pursuing his master’s in education

in Fremont, Calif. Abode works

in Winchester,

and is a volleyball coach. They

with homeless people to affirm

make their home in Nashville.

their personhood and offer

Va. Jeff and Kelly are working as

GOOD RACE | Pausing

KEEP IN TOUCH!

The couple now lives in Seattle,

Abode Services

a physical therapist and physician

Laura Mark and

opportunities. To prepare, Teply

assistant, respectively.

Adam Bush ’06

attended orientation in Florida

were married

with 15 volunteers from the United

2008

Nov. 6, 2010, in

States and Germany.

Laura (Levai) and Adam Frey

St. Louis, Mo.

Andrew Welton and Rachel Cybart

welcomed daughter Samantha

Adam works

were married Dec. 28, 2010, in

make changes through the Alumni eCommunity or contact us at

alumni@gcc.edu. EASTER HIKE | These 2010 alumni are ready to begin an April hike on the Appalachian Trail. Day one of the trip e: Alumni eCommunity Class Note. More info at www.gcc.edu/ alumnicommunity.

began north of Harrisburg, Pa., and ended 11 miles later. On Day two, the alums hit the trail for another five miles. Being that it was Easter weekend, the friends celebrated Good Friday together around a campfire. Row 1, from left (spelling GCC): Josh Brengel, Chris Brennan and David Feister. Row 2: Dan Goetschius, Ned Sommerville, Amy Hivner, Justin Kabonick, Dani Sisto, Andrew Falcone, Alyssa Williams and David Stitt. Not pictured: photographer and fellow hiker Katie Brown ’12.

Developing values. Inspiring leaders. One gift at a time. Some gifts give back. A gift annuity is a great way to make a long-term gift to Grove City College and receive income during your retirement years. In exchange for your gift of cash or stock, Grove City College makes regular fixed payments to you, you and your spouse, or someone you name, for life. Grove City College receives the principal when the contract ends. Here are some of the benefits: • Guaranteed income for life • A tax deduction for your gift • Highly attractive rates

Sample Rate Chart for a $10,000 Gift Annuity on a Single Life Annuitant Age at Gift

Grove City. Andrew is pursuing his

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Mo. Laura has her CPA license and

Ph.D. in medieval history at the

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works at Clifton Gunderson, LLP in

University of Florida. They live in

Weaver were

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Clayton, Mo. They make their home

Gainesville.

married Oct. 23,

in Clayton.

Esther Winne is working with

2010. Ashlee

Ben Wetze l graduated from Baylor

the Alliance Defense Fund this

is practicing

University with a master’s degree

summer through the Blackstone

medicine as a physician assistant

in history. There, he received a

Legal Fellowship. She will research

and Dale is a project manager for

Guittard Fellowship. In the fall,

and write for a law professor and

Siemens Healthcare. They reside in

Wetzel begins a Ph.D. program

scholar at the University of the Free

Lancaster, Pa.

in history with adviser Mark Noll

State in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

Addison on June 7, 2010. Ashlee Keeports and Dale

at A&E Group, LLC in St. Charles,

• Income that is part tax-free • The satisfaction of knowing Grove City College will benefit later

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$2,801

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Of course, if you have already included Grove City College in your plans in some way, please let us know. We would like to thank you and welcome you into the Faith & Freedom Society, our planned giving circle.

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Grove City College

Summer 2011

in memory Street Dodge dealership until 1980.

Frances E. Adams ’41 died Feb.

Dr. Warren J. McCandless ’44

Samuel R. McHenry Jr. ’47 died

home for 30 years was Marathon

presenting musicals. She directed

died March 16, 2011. A long-

Feb. 16, 2011. A World War

in the Florida Keys. Surviving are

or starred in local productions and

time Franklin, Pa., physician, he

II veteran, he worked in the

two daughters, including Jeannine

received many teaching awards.

gave much to his community

schools, including several years as

(Amos ’74) Nelson; a daughter-in-

She directed music at her church

and church. He sang in local

secondary assistant superintendent

law, brother Charles Sutcliffe ’49;

and served on local boards. A

choirs, was a 50-year Mason and

in the Harrisburg (Pa.) School

and nine grandchildren.

grandnephew and grandniece

car enthusiast. He was an Army

District. He lived in Gettysburg

Medical Corps veteran. Survivors

and played the bagpipes with the

James “Robert” Buford Jr. ’49

Marjorie (Braden) Miller ’42 died

include his wife, Catherine (Smith

Shriners. Survivors include three

died March 27, 2011. He lived in

Hilda (Ziegenfuss) Janke ’50 died

children and a grandson.

Amherst, Ohio.

Jan. 29, 2011. She was a substitute

Ruby (Kuensell) Robeson ’47

Jack B. Francisco ’49 died Oct. 11,

Survivors include two daughters, a

died July 19, 2010. She moved

2010. He is survived by his wife,

son and grandchildren.

to Florida in 1964 and worked

Janice, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He served his church, Kiwanis and

15, 2011. She taught English

April 5, 2011. She taught for 11

’52) McCandless, two children,

a local bank. Survivors include wife

and business for 40 years in the

years in Millvale, Pa., and was

stepsons, grandchildren and sister

The Grove City College Alumni

Betty (Perrine ’40) Walters, two

Hermitage (Pa.) School District.

an executive secretary for The

Isabelle (McCandless ’48) Hine.

Association places a book in

children, six grandchildren and 10

She served as a deacon and

Peoples Bank of Pittsburgh. In

Henry Buhl Library in memory of each alumnus for whom the Alumni Office receives written notification of death, including a copy of the obituary. This pays tribute to the lives

great-grandchildren.

Jan. 31, 2011. She lived in Camp

teacher who lived in White Oak, Pa.

trustee at her church and lived in

Ben Avon, she was active with her

Gracell (Henderson) Dauster ’45

Greenville.

church, and enjoyed genealogy

died March 4, 2011. She moved

as a secretary. Surviving are her

and volunteering. Surviving are

to Gaithersburg, Md., after living in

husband, Keith, four children, 10

her husband, James; sons James

Murrysville, Pa. Surviving are three

grandchildren and a brother.

daughters and grandchildren.

Jean (Neidig) Hawbaker ’40 died Eldora (Kalp) Fithian ‘42 died April

survive.

W. Parker Ruddock ’50 died Dec. 16, 2010. He had a law practice

Dr. Robert D. McKay ’49 died Dec.

in Indiana, Pa., and was Indiana

25, 2010. He worked at Grove City

County judge of Common Pleas for

Hill, Pa., and more recently, Las

27, 2010. She taught accounting

Miller ’72, Charles Miller ’74 and

Vegas. Surviving are a son and

for 23 years at Mr. Vernon (Ohio)

Richard Miller ’77; a daughter and

Jean M. Hodil ’48 died Feb. 14,

College from 1953-59 as assistant

15 years, seven as president judge.

granddaughter.

High School, later moving to spend

10 grandchildren, including Jeffrey

Claribel (Oakes) Martin ’45 died

2011. She was the longtime

registrar, dean of men and director

He was an Army veteran of the

30 years in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Miller ’03. Memorial contributions

Jan. 21, 2011. She lived in Butler,

director of the Cincinnati YWCA

of admissions. He also worked at

Korean War. Survivors include three

and devoted volunteer at the zoo

Westminster College and other

children, six grandchildren and brother Donn Ruddock ’57.

of deceased alumni while benefitting current and

Marjorie (Hildebrand ’40) Headland

She was an active member of her

are directed to the Grove City

Pa., and taught high school English

future students.

died Dec. 26, 2010. She was

Florida church and loved to travel.

College library.

in the Eau Claire and Lyndora

and the Taft Museum. Surviving are

educational institutions. He enjoyed

a secretary with Pennsylvania

Survivors include her husband,

schools. She enjoyed traveling and

a brother and sister.

travel and lived in San Diego,

Engineering, a Girl Scout leader and

George, a son, a daughter, three

Laura (Spitler) Fichter ’43 died

her church. Surviving are husband

Calif. Surviving are wife, Betty,

William M. Waterman Sr. ’50 died

Keith D. Millsop ’48 died Feb. 7,

five children, three stepsons and

Jan. 15, 2011. An Army veteran, he

grandchildren.

worked in personnel management

Ida Mae (Grace) Smith ’32 died

painter. Her home was New Castle,

grandchildren, seven great-

Feb. 5, 2011. After college, she

Charles; three children, including

Jan. 24, 2011. A resident of Mount

Pa. A sister survives.

grandchildren and many Grove City

taught high school English. Later in

son William Martin ’82; five

2011. After Navy service and four

College relatives.

Hudson, Ohio, she helped the EMS

grandchildren, including Whitney

years with the FBI, he began a

and local politics. An accomplished

Snyder ’11; and two sisters.

26-year career with Ford Motor

Joan (Magee) Mook ’49 died Jan.

leaves wife Norma, three children,

Company in Michigan. He taught

29, 2010. She lived in Delmont,

three sisters, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Vernon, Ohio, she was a church organist for 45 years and enjoyed

J. Douglas James ’40 died March 25,

and lived in Cinnaminson, N.J. He

teaching piano lessons. Surviving

2011. An Erie native, he supervised

Margaret (Krueger) Bartholomew

pianist, she loved music and

are four sons, a daughter, 14

operations at Urick Foundry, then

’42 died June 20, 2010. She lived

needlecrafts. Surviving are three

Jane (Elliott) Weil ’45 died May

part-time at three colleges, was

Pa., where she had been active in

grandchildren and their families.

purchased and led High Pressure

in Longwood, Fla.

children, five grandchildren and five

2, 2011. The Grove City resident

a sports enthusiast and talented

church activities, Women’s Club

great-grandchildren.

retired from Mercer Area schools,

musician. Surviving are three

and American Legion Auxiliary.

Ruth (Heck) Jones ’51 died Dec.

where she was a ninth grade

daughters and six grandchildren.

Surviving are husband John, a

27, 2010. A resident of Castle

daughter, two grandsons and two

Shannon, Pa., she served her

great-granchildren.

church as a Sunday School

Equipment Company. He was a The Rev. John N. Montgomery ’38

commodore of the Erie Yacht Club

The Rev. Edward R. DeLair Sr.

died Jan. 11, 2011. He made his

and served on community boards.

’42 died March 11, 2011. He

Milford L. “Miff”

English teacher. She volunteered at

home in Dunnellon, Fla. Survivors

He was a College Trustee from

ministered in Pittsburgh and spent

McBride ’44

the Historical Society and Women’s

The Rev. A. Paul Noble ’48

include brother Dean Montgomery

1959-89 and served the Alumni

26 years at Trinity Presbyterian

died April 25,

Club. She was the 1945 College

died Feb. 12, 2011. He taught

May Queen. Surviving are two

at Wasatch Academy and was

Kenneth R. George Sr. ’50 died

She leaves her husband, Dick

’47 and two sisters-in-law.

Council from 1986-88. Surviving are

in McDonald. A World War II

2011. A College

teacher, deacon and choir member.

three sons, including Mark James

Navy chaplain, he chaired the

Trustee since

sons, including George Weil ’80;

minister at First Presbyterian

March 13, 2011. He retired from

Jones ’51, a daughter, three sons

Ruth (Patton) Hawke ’39 died

’74; four siblings, including Howell

Salvation Army in McDonald.

1995 and former

four grandchildren; sister Betty Lou

Church in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, for

Rockwell International after 43

and four grandchildren.

March 25, 2011. She substitute

“Bud” James ’42 and Dr. Margaret

Survivors include three children,

Alumni Council member, he was

(Elliott ’51) Hegedore and several

many years. Retiring to St. George,

years in sales and management.

taught for 25 years with the Covina

James ’35; eight grandchildren and

10 grandchildren and six great-

a third generation lawyer with the

Grove City College cousins.

he enjoyed tennis, golf and helping

A World War II Navy veteran,

Horace D. Smith ’51 died March

(Calif.) Unified School District.

six great-grandchildren.

grandchildren.

McBride and McBride firm in Grove

She volunteered with church and community, enjoyed painting

Betty (Offutt) Steele ’40 died

Edith (Swartz) Lynn ’42 died

fellow clergy. He was an Army

he lived in Roanoke Va., loved

10, 2011. He spent his career

City. He was a well-known town

Helen (Owens) Gill ’46 died Jan.

veteran of World War II. Surviving

golf and travel, and was busy

in the insurance business,

leader, golfer, church trustee and

8, 2011. She taught in Ebensburg

are his wife, Nancy, three children

with his church. Surviving are

retiring from Cincinnati Life. He

and grandchildren.

his wife, Norma, four children,

lived in Springfield, Ohio, was

grandchildren, a brother and sister.

treasurer of the Clark County Jail

and traveling. Survivors include a

Jan. 20, 2011. A Charlotte, N.C.,

March 22, 2011. She was a retired

Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors

and Barnesboro, Pa., later working

daughter, two sons, grandchildren

resident, she was dedicated to

Allegheny-Clarion Valley school

include his wife, Madeleine (Coulter

as a substitute teacher in business.

and great-grandchildren.

family, church and community. Early

teacher who lived in Emlenton,

’47) McBride, five children and

She lived in Philipsburg and was

Jean (Sutcliffe) Amos ’49 died

in her career, she was a teacher

Pa. Surviving are children Cynthia

many grandchildren. Memorial

involved in Eastern Star and

Jan. 23, 2011. During her career,

Esther (Robinson) Hawkins ’50

his church. Survivors include

she worked with kindergarten

died Jan. 22, 2011. She taught

his wife, Betty, five children, a

Chaplaincy Board and active in

and private secretary. Surviving are

(Lynn ’67) Burns and Miles Lynn III

contributions can be directed to the

Rainbow Girls. Surviving are five

2011. A Grove City resident, he

daughter Bettina (Steele ’68) Dunn,

’68, three grandsons and two great-

M.L. McBride Jr. Scholarship Fund

children, five grandchildren, a

students, implemented a day care

music in DuBois, Pa., for 37 years,

sister, grandchildren and great

owned and operated the Broad

a son and grandchildren.

grandsons.

at Grove City College.

brother and a sister.

and worked in public relations. Her

inaugurating a show choir and

grandchildren.

H. Loyal Walters ’39 died Jan. 22,

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Summer 2011

Virginia (Wright) Jones ’52 passed

Cod and was a dedicated gardener.

and coached high school boys

Theodore T. Blair ’61 died March

she served in the U.S. Women’s

and loved the outdoors. After

where he managed a Giant Eagle

two brothers, sister Hayley Snyder

away Dec. 26, 2010. She lived in

Surviving are his wife, Barbara, and

basketball in Jamestown, N.Y. He

1, 2011. A Sewickley, Pa., resident,

Army. She enjoyed ballroom

college, he joined the Air Force,

store. He enjoyed cooking and

(attended Grove City College) and

Houston and is survived by three

brother Robert Everhart ’47.

was the first basketball player to

he was a lawyer, active church

dancing. Survivors include husband

later retiring from the Reserves

traveling. Survivors include his

grandparents.

parents, a brother and a sister.

daughters, seven grandchildren

break the College’s 1,000-point

member, outdoorsman and former

Salvatore, two sons, daughter

as a lieutenant colonel. Survivors

Carla E. Hilty ’54 died March 26,

mark and was named Sportsman

Alumni Council member. Survivors

Angela (Catalfamo ’84) Tagg, two

include his wife, Beth, three

2011. She lived in Kane, Pa., where

of the Year as a junior in 1958.

include his wife, Helen, children

sisters and five grandchildren.

children, three granddaughters,

John R. Zecchino ’87 died April

John P. Strosser ’51 died Dec.

she taught high school English

He was inducted into the Athletic

and stepchildren, grandchildren

parents and two siblings.

19, 2011. In his career, he worked

Louis M. Colella , guest lecturer

21, 2010. He lived in Greenville,

and German for 35 years. She

Hall of Fame in 2009. Survivors

and three siblings, including

R. Kevin Coleman ’77 died April

with Deluxe Corp. in Pittsburgh,

in music from 1994 to 2010,

Pa., and was a credit manager

was an assisting minister at her

include four children, seven

William Blair ’65.

10, 2010. He lived in Ligonier, Pa.,

David W. Strang ’82 died Feb. 13,

Chiswick in Boston then Caltronics,

died Feb. 28, 2011. He taught

for 37 years with R.D. Werner Co.

Lutheran church, helped on many

granddaughters and a brother.

and was executive vice president

2011. He was an account executive

the family business back in

woodwind, clarinet and saxophone,

An Army veteran, he volunteered

committees and loved all animals.

Jack L. Armstrong ’63 died Feb. 1,

of Unionvale Coal Company. He

for 27 years with MMC Powers,

Pittsburgh. Survivors include his

as well as performing with College

through his church and enjoyed

Surviving are a cousin and friends.

Sally (Burns) Mong ’59 died Feb. 5,

2011. He lived near Stoneboro, Pa.,

was active in church, served on

now Siemens Corp. He loved the

parents, two sisters and a brother.

groups. His wife, three sons and

and three great-grandchildren.

woodworking. Surviving are

friends

grandchildren survive.

2011. She was a homemaker and

was an accountant and also raised

the YMCA board and received their

outdoors and was a founding

wife Annette, three children,

Ellen (Oliver) Parsons ’54 died Feb.

had worked as a substitute teacher.

cattle. He enjoyed the outdoors

Spirit of the Y award. He coached

member of the Cross Creek Bird

Barrett A. Snyder ’08 , 2nd Lt.,

grandchildren and brothers

16, 2011. She made her home in

She lived in Silver Lake, Ohio,

and hunting. Survivors include wife

soccer, baseball and basketball.

Dog Association. He lived in

died Feb. 21, 2011. He was an

R. Brett Casteel (attended 1988-

Kenneth Strosser ’48 and Walter

Baltimore, Md., and is survived

was an avid reader and played

Coralee, a daughter, four sons, four

Survivors include his wife, Diane,

McMurray, Pa. Surviving are his

Air Force member heading for

90) died April 20, 2011. He was a

“Ronald” Strosser ’55.

by husband Roy, two children, a

piano. Survivors include husband

siblings and 20 grandchildren and

two sons, his parents and a sister.

wife, Marilyn, two children, his

further training in Texas. He also

mechanical engineer working for

granddaughter, and two brothers.

Frederick Mong ’55, two children

a great-granddaughter.

parents and a sister.

coached women’s soccer for Mount

General Electric in Charlottesville,

Aloysius College, was a youth group

Va. Survivors include wife Lara

Osmund V. Place ’52 died April

Gary W. Bushman ’79 died March

and four grandchildren. Dr. David T. Naylor ’63 died June

16, 2011. He worked as an

Glen B. Johnson ’85 died April 17,

volunteer and helped people in

(Byers ’92) Casteel, a daughter, his

Ruth (Ulp) Thompson ’59 died

27, 2010. He was a professor

engineer, planner and businessman

2011. He lived in Columbus, Ohio,

need. Survivors include his parents,

parents and a sister.

March 17, 2011. A resident of

emeritus at the University of

and Sons utility contracting for 33

Mechanicville, N.Y., she was

Cincinnati. Survivors include his

program at Clemson University in

years. He lived in Marmora, N.J.

an administrative assistant with

wife, Mary, two sons, his parents, a

Anderson, S.C., where he resided.

Surviving are wife Vicky, two sons,

Capital District Physicians Health

brother and grandchildren.

While at Grove City, he received

a granddaughter and two brothers.

Plan for 20 years. She enjoyed the

23, 2011. Born in Grove City, he

F. Wayne Shawl ’57 died Jan.

became a leader in the packaging

30, 2011. An Army veteran, he

industry and was instrumental

owned and operated F.W. Shawl

in starting a packaging degree

honorable mention on the AP’s

outdoors, traveling and singing.

James L. Wright ’64 died Feb. 10,

Little All-American football team.

Dr. Judith (McDivitt) Metzgar

Surviving are her husband, William,

2011. He was a retired mechanical

He served in the Coast Guard.

’58 died Dec. 21, 2010. Before

two daughters, four grandchildren

engineer living in Tequesta, Fla.

Survivors include a son, three

retirement, she was a professor

and three siblings.

daughters, five grandchildren,

at Westmoreland County (Pa.)

brother Tom Place ’49 and a sister.

Community College. She also

Barbara

2011. He lived in Placentia, Calif.,

edited for Westinghouse Nuclear

(Montgomery)

and retired in 2004 as a sales

Donald Weller ’53 died Jan. 15,

Power and was a secondary

Arnold ’60

manager for Bayer. A son and a

2011. The Army veteran had a

teacher. She lived in Export, Pa.,

died March 7,

daughter survive.

35-year career in food service,

enjoyed horticulture and singing

2011. A College

working with both American Stores

in the church choir. Survivors

Trustee since

Joan (Pollock) Klein ’66 died Feb.

and Hannaford Brothers. He lived

include husband John, two sons, a

2001, she owned and operated

3, 2011. A resident of East Brady,

in Norway, Maine, and Punta

daughter and a grandson.

Eldorado Properties Corporations

Pa., she taught second grade for

Gorda, Fla. He enjoyed boating.

Lee W. Foster ’65 died Jan. 27,

in Harrisburg, Pa. She was a

three years, then substituted for

Surviving are wife Margaret, two

Susan (Roddy) Kaminsky ’59

church elder, past president of

many years. She was a church

sons, grandchildren and great-

died March 21, 2011. She lived

the Junior League and noted child

secretary and Sunday School

grandchildren.

in Gibbsboro, N.J., and was

advocate. An Alumni Council past

teacher. Surviving are husband John; two sons; three daughters,

operations manager for Rochester

president, she received the Alumni

Dr. Donald L. Everhart ’54 died

Midland Corp. for 20 years.

Distinguished Service Award in

including Gwynn (Klein ’97) Lamm;

Jan. 20, 2011. After studying

She was a volunteer probation

2006. Survivors include son John

a sister and 14 grandchildren.

immunology and biochemistry, he

counselor and literacy teacher.

Arnold ’85, a daughter, a son-in-

worked in research and teaching.

Surviving are a daughter, a

law, brother Robert Montgomery

Dorothy (Bay) Catalfamo ’73

He retired as chairman of the

grandson and a sister.

’65 and five grandchildren.

died Jan. 21, 2011. A Grove City

microbiology department of New

Memorial gifts may be made to the

resident, she was a homemaker,

York University College of Dentistry.

John E. “Dutch” Leonard ’59 died

John A. Arnold ’58 Scholarship

assistant with the IRS and

The Army veteran lived in Cape

May 4, 2011. He taught math

Fund at Grove City College.

teacher. During the late 1950s,

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Grove City College

Summer 2011

alumni babies CONGRATULATIONS NEW PARENTS! Grove City College welcomes your new

Aiden (left) and Christopher Hopkins Born 2-16-09 Michael ’02 and Beth Hopkins

Kaitlyn Kennedy Born 6-21-10 Jennifer (Wolfe ’94) and Kevin Kennedy

Christian Arnold Larsen Born 9-14-10 JD ’96 and Caroline Larsen

Lindsay Christine Lipp Born 8-14-10 Steven ’06 and Heather (McAllister ’07) Lipp

Addison Grace Lucas Born 10-7-09 Andy ’05 and Amy (Barron ’05) Lucas

Trinity Grace Maurer Born 6-13-10 Matthew ’00 and Lindsey Maurer

Emmerson Grace Muchnok Born 7-17-08 Holly (Haff ’95) and Marty Muchnok

Bryan Jonathan Neff Born 6-28-10 Jonathan ’07 and Stephanie (Holsinger ’07) Neff

Charles Curtiss Allin Born 9-29-10 Alison (Likins ’01) and Ryan Allin

Sydney Jane Ason Born 10-18-10 Pamela (Lindner ’01) and Richard Ason

Micah Christian Browne Born 5-29-08 Josh ’00 and Amy (McCoy ’01) Browne

Levi Michael Camp Born 6-21-10 Emily (Ball ’06) and Michael Camp

Audrey Lyker Born 9-14-10 Dan ’01 and Jennifer (Kier ’01) Lyker

Shane Benjamin and Mayla Beth Mahtani Born 2-7-09 and 10-4-10 Jonathan ’07 and Keri Mahtani

Miles Jackson Campbell Born 11-20-10 Matthew ’07 and Katy (Morgan ’07) Campbell

Naomi Helene Cantilina Born 10-3-09 Emily (Roche ’00) and Jeremy Cantilina

Ryan James Craven Born 8-8-10 Leslie (Collins ’94) and Ben Craven

Carly Sue Cunningham Born 7-6-09 Wally ’95 and Susan (Patterson ’96) Cunningham

Bridget Faith Newtz Born 8-6-09 Brian ’02 and Lindsie (Nofsinger ’03) Newtz

Annabelle Grace O’Donnell Born 8-29-10 Joseph ’06 and Andrea (Jeffries ’06) O’Donnell

Bradley Carl Rocca Born 7-23-10 Deana (Gyergyo ’03) and Timothy Rocca

Chase Scott Seifert Born 6-24-09 Scott ’03 and Annie (Dietz ’03) Seifert

Dominic Jacob Shaffer Born 3-13-09 Gina (Goldinger ’98) and Edward Shaffer

Zachary Thomas Sherman Born 9-7-10 Jeremy ’99 and Alison Sherman

Eli Michael DeMuth Born 11-18-09 Heather (Young ’96) and Jim DeMuth

Anthony Richard DiFrischia Born 9-26-10 Richard ’95 and Jennifer DiFrischia

Ciera Grace Erbrecht Born 8-11-10 Chad ’03 and Andrea (Fragello ’04) Erbrecht

Tristan Anthony Henry Born 7-2-09 Nathaniel ’97 and Angela (Leaman ’96) Henry

Daniel Jacob Smith Born 11-23-10 Rebecca (Owens ’98) and Greg Smith

Claire Madeline Swartz Born 10-7-08 Anna (Van Slembrouck ’01) and Steve Swartz

Jude Bae Torrens Born 4-19-10 Omar ’02 and Rachel (Kauffman ‘02) Torrens

Sarah Jane Weiderspahn Born 1-5-10 Nathan ’05 and Barbara (Sima ’05) Weiderspahn

Savannah Grace Wilson Born 9-8-10 Heather (Mitchell ’98) and Jeremiah Wilson

Olivia Therese Ziders Born 5-1-10 Matt ’06 and Jaclyn (Bellissimo ’06) Ziders

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

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