GeDUNK Winter 2011 by Grove City College

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A is for Avocation Meet seven alumni whose avocations have enriched their lives and fullfilled their dreams

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EDITORIAL BOARD Jeffrey D. Prokovich ’89 Vice President for Advancement

Dear Grove City College Community,

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

s winter draws to a close in

Last month, the College’s Board

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications

western Pennsylvania, Grove

of Trustees approved beginning

City College continues to

construction on two new major projects

EDITORIAL STAFF

fulfill its mission, and in order to do so,

immediately following Commencement

Rebecca Miller ’04

we sometimes have to take on big, big

this May: a building for Christian

Managing Editor

challenges and pursue big dreams, rather

activities, to be located behind

than wait for them to find us.

Harbison Chapel; and a new science

This is an important moment in the history of the College. From the principled intentions of

Associate Editor, Class Notes, In Memory, Babies

and engineering building located immediately behind Rockwell Hall. Both buildings are components of Grove City

Michael Baker ’09 Associate Editor, Upfront

Matters: A Campaign to Advance Grove

our current leadership, the College has

City College. We will publicly launch

Tricia Corey

been constant in its veneration for the

this campaign this spring when details

Matthew Muetzel ’09

advancement of free enterprise, as well

of the entire campaign will be made

Charlene (Griffin ’83) Shaw

as for civil and religious liberty. And,

available both online and in the next

we also are, of course, a Christ-centered

issue of this magazine. If you have questions in the

City College has been an institution

meantime, I encourage you to contact our

held in high esteem by many – for our

Advancement Office at (866) 386-3422.

biblically based principles, for our

We are fortunate that our community

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE

Amy (Bacher ’02) Vernon

– and student – of the art of calligraphy,

became interested in cigars during

DESIGN

ministers to others through the beauty

college. Since then, he has developed a

has already found her place as a stand-up

Pipitone Group

of the written word.

connoisseur’s taste in the finer things.

comedian in New York City.

Ryan Briggs ’01

Rebecca Miller ’04

so values our rigorous academics,

Michael Baker ’09

constitution of the character of our school

Christian environment and affordable

Janice Inman ’87

will not change. And that is a promise.

cost. We will continue to use these sound approaches to produce young leaders,

of the GeDUNK, the College is pursuing

capable of pushing civilization forward

some exciting new projects that will keep

on every frontier. As ever, we will remain

us at the leading edge of our nation’s

focused on our founding principles. And

higher education. As always, we will

that, too, is a promise.

SPORTS INFORMATION

values and for our fiscal approach. The

Like the alumni featured in this issue

Avocation

Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

our founders through the support of

institution. Throughout its history, Grove

FEATURES

Melinda Miller

Creating lasting memories with the stroke of a pen. Carole Maurer ’56, a teacher

Cultivating a serious passion for good cigars. Kevin Hassan ’81 first

Taking a bite out of the Big Apple’s comedy scene. With her uncompromising

work ethic and optimism, Chelsea White ’05

DEPARTMENTS

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Douglas E. Knable ’79, President Allyson (Baird ’88) Sveda, Vice President Cover: Years ago, Carole (Lawrence ’56) Maurer discovered a passion for the beauty of calligraphy and has turned it into a lifelong pursuit.

Mailbox Hear about it straight from alumni

Upfront Everything Grove City College

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Features Find out more about your fellow alumni

Cover photograph by Shaun Yasaki ’09

that is both fiscally responsive and

Cover design by Pipitone Group

Facebook facebook.com/GroveCityCollege

continue to work within the parameters of our founding mission in a manner

check us out on:

32 | Class Notes See what’s new with classmates 40 | In Memory Remember special friends

responsible. And that is a promise.

Contents photos: Carole Maurer ’56, Kevin Hassan ’81/ Shaun Yasaki ’09; Chelsea White ’05/Anya Garrett

44 | Alumni Babies Say hello to future Grovers

Grove City College

Richard G. Jewell ’67 President

Twitter @GroveCtyCollege

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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From Brazil, with love Some well wishes take a little longer to reach their destination than others. After a month of travel, a letter from Gordon Trew ’41, resident of Cuiabá, Brazil, finally made it to the GeDUNK staff. “Dear GeDUNKers,” it begins. “Thank you for another fine issue of

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“You can spend four years on campus with someone and learn more about them in 30 minutes over the phone.” Zoe (Sandvig ’05) Erler is director of communications for Sagamore Institute in Indianapolis, and enjoys exploring her historic neighborhood, drinking good tea and watching “Fraser”

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often tell students while I am so thankful for the classroom education I received at Grove City College, I am also thankful for the experiences outside of the classroom. It’s some of these experiences that lead many of us to what we sometimes call our avocation – the things that we become passionate about outside of our careers. This magazine tells some of these unique stories. What fun our alumni are having! President Jewell often calls Grove City College both his vocation and his avocation. While I won’t argue that he loves Grove City College in so many ways, there are many

reruns with her husband, Michael.

alumni who truly make their passion for Grove City College an avocation. On behalf of

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the College, I want to thank those who “work hard” for Grove City College. Each year, we

your magazine. Very timely, well done.” Trew

present an Alumni Distinguished Service Award to an individual who has given tirelessly to

continues: “About your center spread [see

service for the College. I always welcome your nominations of such individuals. We have some exciting things happening. It will be a busy year on campus, but one I am certain will bring good things for Grove City College. We have certainly been blessed, and

told me that I was alone to represent half the

I’m thankful for the generosity of so many of you.

continent of (South America). What an honor, what a privilege!” ... “Thanks once again for keeping in touch through the GeDUNK. Proud of you guys! Abraços bem Brasileiros.”

On the back cover of the magazine, you’ll notice a Save the Date

Anna Wood ’10

“Relish the journey, even if you don’t know where it’s taking you.”

Bill ’64 and Joann (Tresham ’64) Mehaffey Pittsburgh, Pa.

Redesign gets rave reviews Congratulations on a beautiful issue and successful redesign of the GeDUNK. The photography is great, and I enjoyed the depth and breadth of the articles.

Jason Wallin ’05 Grove City, Pa. I love the new format for the GeDUNK. Thanks for all your hard work and creativity. Betty Ann Calupca ’62 Edinboro, Pa.

evening that you won’t want to miss. Former First Lady Laura Bush will be a special guest that evening (and also our Commencement speaker). These are exciting times!

L aur a W. Bush

It’s also not too early for you to mark your calendar for

eating gummy bears

Homecoming 2011 – Sept. 23-25. This year’s theme is “The Best is Still Unwritten.” We have

whenever she can.

much to celebrate in our past, but also so much to look forward to in the future.

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As I mention in each issue, please continue to give us your feedback, we are glad to have it! I look forward to hearing from you. So grab your cup of coffee and enjoy this issue of the GeDUNK.

Lisa (Laurich ’82) Donovan Brewster, N.Y. The magazine looks great! Thanks for all your work. I’m excited to read through this month’s articles.

even those of you outside of our area. This will be an unforgettable

designer and freelance writer, chocolate chip cookies and

Alumni enjoy trip to the Big Apple Joann and I would like to thank you for the wonderful weekend of plays, food and fellowship [during the Theater & Theology Alumni Trip]. The commentary offered by Drs. Jim and Diane Dixon after attending each play added a new level of appreciation. I would encourage every alum who has any interest in the theater to take advantage of this opportunity if it is offered again by the Alumni Association.

for May 14, 2011. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us –

Wood, a professional cake finds it hard to resist baking

Beth (Zahler ’75) Green Lakewood, N.Y.

T HE

Zoe Erler ’05

pages 20-21, Fall 2010 issue], nobody ever

Homecoming truly memorable I had a wonderful time at Homecoming – I think the best ever. The College did a great job putting everything together, and everyone was so nice. We felt as though we were eating our way around campus – continental breakfast, lunch on the Quad, snacks at North Hall, munchies at the Alumni Center – good thing we got all that exercise in the parade. The two young women who were in charge of our class for the parade were delightful and so much fun. The TAs at the Greek Village were really nice, too – I was so impressed that they were willing to spend their afternoon there, entertaining us old folk!

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Shaun Yasaki ’09

“I’ve always enjoyed swapping stories with older grads, and this was no exception.” Yasaki, a professional wedding photographer, works out of Philadelphia where he enjoys racing exotic cars and competing

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

in triathlons. page 22, 26

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Laura Bush photo © Brigitte Lacombe 2010

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Winter 2011

upfront

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

Grovers pursue their passions, inspire others through their work

What’s new in this issue.

The avocations of talented Grove City College

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alumni, faculty and students are evident

Recommend a student

from pitching in the Men’s Senior Baseball

Alumni Council

League Tournament (top), to judging dairy goat competitions (left) and even to directing independent films (bottom). Check out how your Grove City College friends are transforming our campus and our world.

Greek updates Alumni Travel Program “40 Under 40” recognition Upcoming events

students | 14 Rising filmmaker Love of dance

Extend your passion for Grove City College Are you a passionate alum of Grove City College? Are you eager to recommend the College to a prospective student, but do not know how? Follow our simple three-step process and extend your passion for Grove City College to a future Grover today!

Keep a copy of the Grove City College Freshman Profile (seen on right) on hand. Relay the profile to the potential student and his or her parents for review. The student and his or her parents should evaluate the profile to determine if the student has the attributes that qualify him or her as a candidate for Grove City College.

If the student feels that his or her scores fall within range, inform the student of CollegeWeekLive, a free interactive online college fair held March 23-24. Grove City College admissions counselors will be present to field any questions about the College or the admissions process. Please visit www.CollegeWeekLive.com for free registration.

If the student desires a closer look at Grove City College before applying, invite him or her to attend Junior Crimson Day, April 2. Parents are encouraged to attend. For more information, please visit www.gcc.edu/ JuniorCrimsonDay.

Average SAT: 1250/1600 scale 1870/2400 scale Average ACT: 28 National Merit Finalists: 16 Salutatorians: 16

Average weighted GPA: 3.94

Valedictorians: 47

Average unweighted GPA: 3.71

Graduated in Top 10%: 47%

Acceptance Rate: 74%

Graduated in Top 20%: 68%

Interviewed as part of admissions process: 92%

2 010 F r e s h m a n P r o f i l e To learn more about the admissions process and how to apply, visit www.gcc.edu/Admissions. Prospective students are encouraged to navigate to the “More about GCC” admissions micro site, the “Admissions Viewbook” and the travel schedule of counselors recruiting in their area. We look forward to hearing from you!

campus | 15 Campus-Community Vision & Values honored “Carnival” delights

faculty | 16 Prof judges dairy goats Faculty earn acclaim New facutly members

Recommend a student, propose a meal

sports | 18

Winter sports teams Susan Roberts awarded Alum takes the mound

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s an alum of Grove City College, an academically qualified high school student may request a letter of recommendation from you. Often, it is difficult even to know where to begin. A meal is a good start, advises Trustee William Mehaffey ’64, who believes “you can tell a lot

about a person when you break bread with him or her.” Mehaffey encourages students interested in Grove City College to make arrangements for a lunch meeting with him at a local diner. For Mehaffey, the face-to-face encounter allows for a better appraisal of the applicant and is essential before he writes a letter of recommendation. Mehaffey encourages applicants to bring a list of activities and interests to the lunch as a beginner to conversation, and as a way of learning more about the student. “I tell students to reveal

two things about themselves not on their resume,” said Mehaffey. “An application doesn’t tell all about a potential candidate.” The goal of the lunch meeting is to provide a forum for alumni to better assess a student’s character, discover the high schooler’s motivation for attending Grove City College and determine if crafting a letter of recommendation for the individual is appropriate. Letters of recommendation following the evaluation process provide the Admissions Office with valuable insight when considering a potential

candidate. Letters may be submitted to Jeff Mincey, director of admissions, at jcmincey@gcc.edu for review.

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oug Knable ’79, president of the Grove City College Alumni Council, has a deep passion for his alma mater, clearly evident when speaking to Council members, with representatives ranging from the 1950s to 2000s, or to Grovers he encounters from all corners of the country. “I strongly believe in what the College stands for,” said Knable, who was named Council president in July 2009. “Most alumni remain passionate about Grove City College Doug Knable ’79 and are eager to support the cause on one level or another.” Knable spreads “the great story of Grove City College” and its ideals of faith and freedom during his travels. “I am constantly amazed at the reach Grove City College enjoys for an organization that only matriculates approximately 600 individuals each year,” said Knable, who encourages alums to donate their enthusiasm and talents to the College. “If you’re not engaged, this is a great time to become involved.” As Council president, Knable’s involvement with various committee projects including Homecoming, the Alumni Achievement Awards and fundraising have made a substantial and positive impact on campus. Looking back upon his tenure, Knable praises the Alumni Council’s passion for living the bedrock principles upon which the College was based and strengthening Grove City College through its service. “We all need to step up to the plate when we are called upon; I was happy to serve.”

Homecoming 2011 Come home to reconnect with friends and enjoy all of the festivities! Save the Date! September 23 – 25

Come alive!

eptember 23-25, 2011. Save the date because the Pan Sophic fraternity is celebrating 100 years of brotherhood! Festivities will kick off Sept. 23, at 9 a.m. for the Pan Sophic Golf Outing at the Cranberry Highlands Golf Course. Pan Sophic alumni will gather Friday evening for fraternity era reunions, varying in times and locations. Saturday, Sept. 24, will be action-packed! On campus, the Pans will reconnect at the Anniversary Alumni tent in Greek Village, noon to 4 p.m. Off campus, a reception at the Pittsburgh Marriott North is scheduled for 5 p.m., followed by an anniversary dinner at 6:30 p.m. Be on the lookout for registration information for the Pan Sophic 100th Anniversary celebration!

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that.”

or me, Grove City College is a passion – something that comes alive in me. Many of my fondest memories revolve around the time I spent at our alma mater building lifelong friendships, obtaining a quality education Interested in Alumni and building Council? Submit your a thoughtful nomination today. worldview. It may sound trite, but I get www.gcc.edu/ AlumniAssociation a spring in my step every time I set foot alumni@gcc.edu on campus. Grove City College is a place I never tire talking about and enjoy sharing with anyone who will listen. It’s this passion that helps me be a better Alumni Council member. And with that same passion, I ask you to consider serving our great alumni body. During our last meeting, we as a Council voted to enact term limits in order to provide more alumni with opportunities to share their love for the College by assisting on the Council. In years past, members served at the pleasure of the Council based on exemplary service for lengthy periods of time. Today, members will be elected to a maximum of two three-year terms. We encourage and desire additional voices that share our enthusiasm of the College, its students, and our alumni; and we look for a diversity of interests representing all years of active alumni. So as the late civil rights leader Dr. Howard Thurman said: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that.” Please consider sharing your passion for Grove City College. We’ll all be better for it. Jonathan David Baker ’96 Alumni Council Member

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Homecoming: Pan Sophic 100th Anniversary

A brotherhood restored: Epsilon Pi

he drive back to Cleveland seemed a little bit longer than usual, but Tom Haller ’66 calls it a profoundly “reenergizing moment.” It was 2005, and Haller had just spoken with an active member of his beloved fraternity, Epsilon Pi. The senior student told Haller that, with the fraternity on probation, he had little to look forward to during his final year at Grove City College. On the drive home, Haller couldn’t shake how strikingly different he had felt 39 years prior. “My senior year was the greatest year I had in College … all of us (EPs) enjoying the year and looking forward to what was ahead.” Haller wanted to make a difference. Thankfully, he wasn’t alone. Over the following weeks, months and years, a group of passionate Epsilon Pi alumni reengaged with actives ready to revitalize the fraternity. One of these alums, the group’s faculty adviser, Dr. Ralph Carlson ’62, said, “I wanted the actives to have the same experience that I had, which made it more than worth the time and effort.”

“It wasn’t easy at first,” Haller said, “but the payoff has been significant.” Today, the Epsilon Pi Alumni Association is an officially recognized 501(c)(3), with a generous scholarship fund, an active board and a growingly responsive membership. Perhaps most impressive is the close relationship between the EP alumni and active brothers. “It’s all about the connections,” Haller said. “I tell these guys, ‘you’re not just joining a fraternity, you’re joining a tradition.’” Carlson added, “The students needed to buy into what the alumni were trying to accomplish. The alumni couldn’t do it on their own, just as, in most cases, the actives can’t do it alone. It takes strong leadership by the officers and the upperclassmen to keep things on the right track.” Current Epsilon Pi President Brent Ulreich ’11 has taken this philosophy to heart, recognizing the work that has been done on his behalf. “In order for us to know where we’re going as a fraternity, we have to know where we have been. As far as the fraternity and the affect it has had on my College experience, I can truthfully say that without it, my experience would not be the same.” Additionally, Ulreich hopes that the passion of the EP alumni will be recognized by the Grove City College community and perhaps inspire others toward action. The drive back to Cleveland seems a little bit sweeter than usual now, as Haller reflects on the College’s Homecoming weekend. Generations of EPs gathered at the fraternity’s Homecoming tent, a brother received the Jack Kennedy Alumni Achievement Award for his military service and countless families and spouses filled the evening’s banquet room to celebrate the storied brotherhood. The vision of the passionate EP alumni had become a reality. Haller wanted to make a difference. Thankfully, he wasn’t alone. Matt Muetzel ’09 Associate Director of Alumni Programs and Affinity Relations

It’s All Greek to Me Interested in reconnecting or rejuvenating your fraternity or sorority? Want to catch up with other Greek alumni? Mark your calendars for March 24, 2011, and plan to attend a Greek Alumni Mixer at Walnut Grove Restaurant in Wexford, Pa. Mingle with your Greek brothers and sisters and find out more information on how to start a scholarship or bolster your alumni association. President Richard G. Jewell ’67 will be in attendance to answer

Driving in style

questions and provide an Want to show your Grove City College

Epsilon Pi photo/Kevin Hanse ’13

Alumni Council president shares love for College

pride wherever you travel? If you are a Pennsylvania resident, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@gcc.edu to receive more information on obtaining your Grove City College license plate!

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Winter 2011 Fall issue Pop Quiz winners!

S Southern Draw: Alumni tour next Discover the literature of the American South with the help of some well-chosen artwork, architecture, music, food and Grove City College’s own Dr. Collin Messer, associate professor of English! The June 4-10 tour will begin at Monticello, the majestic home of Thomas Jefferson outside of Charlottesville, Va. You will then travel to Charleston, S.C., known throughout the South as the “Holy City,” to explore the city’s famed historical, literary and cultural sites. The trip will end in Richmond, Va., where the Old South itself came to an end after Jefferson Davis fled the Confederate Capital in April 1865. Jump on your chance to be a part of this wonderful trip by contacting alumni@gcc.edu!

New York, New York: Alumni take on the city that never sleeps

he Alumni Travel program provided the opportunity for alums to soak in the beautiful sights, historic landmarks and rich culture of New York City in January. From a Broadway performance to dining like kings and queens, the Big Apple proved to be an experience that will last a lifetime.

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Benjamin Holland is going places

or Benjamin Holland ’09, age is just a number. Holland, an accountant at McCrory & McDowell, LLC, was recently named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40,” as an individual who makes Pittsburgh a better place to live, work or play. Holland was selected from nearly 300 nominees for his professional achievements, involvement and overall positive influence on our region. Since age 21, Holland served on the Butler Area School Board and has since worked on its finance, policy and education committees. With a passion to help others, Holland volunteers for the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, National Committee for Young Republicans, Butler County’s Junior Chamber of Commerce and the county’s Rotary Club. Professionally, he assists clients with auditing and taxation issues. Holland told Pittsburgh Magazine, “I cherish the ingenuity and innovation our region produces, respect the hard work and sacrifice our community promotes and enjoy the prosperity and opportunity the City of Pittsburgh provides.”

pecial congratulations to Jason Wallin ’05, Dena (Lauch ’92) Solman, Carol Balkey ’81, Seth Lapic ’11 and Dr. Kristina (Miller ’01) Shirk who earned a Bookstore Grove City College T-shirt by their quick answer of “Gamma Chi Sorority” for the pop quiz in the last issue of the alumni magazine. With more than 50 quiz responses, Grove City College would like to say thank you to everyone who participated and we look forward to hearing from you again this winter!

Pop Quiz! What year in the 1960s did Grove City College students help the administration keep the campus going during a stoppage by hourly workers?

Plan your next get-together

nterested in reconnecting with alumni without having to wait for an “official” event? Want to host a casual gettogether in your home or at a local park? Then we have the package for you! Grover Gatherings is a “packet” provided by the Alumni Office to help facilitate informal gatherings for members of our alumni association. While we can’t always be everywhere at once, we can make certain you have every opportunity to create your own gathering. The Grover Gatherings packages have received great reviews from alumni who have participated. In October, Elizabeth (Tolfa ’88) Latham decided to build on the wonderful Denver area network of alumni, that has been led by Dr. Jody Mathie ’77 and Lois (Smith ’49) Jones, by using Grover Gatherings to host her own luncheon for Denver alumnae. With the luncheon a success, the group of women plan to gather again soon. Interested? E-mail the Alumni Office at alumni@gcc.edu or call (888) GCC-GRAD to get the process started.

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.

Did You Know? The Office of International Education, named by College Trustee Stanley M. Johnson ’60 and his wife, Karen, has provided students the opportunity to pursue their passion of traveling abroad for more than five years.

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2011 Upcoming Alumni Events

Winter 2011

Alumni events

APRIL 3 Touring Choir Performance and Alumni Reception Memorial Park Church, Allison Park, Pa.

MARCH 10 Pittsburgh Symphony All College Choir with Marvin Hamlisch Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, Pa.

APRIL 7-11

Alumni and Friends Fiesta Uncle Julio’s, Dallas, Texas

“America: Still the Last Best Hope?” The Center for Vision & Values Conference Grove City College

MARCH 13

APRIL 9

Alumni and Friends Sunday Brunch Hugo’s, Houston, Texas

Scholarship Luncheon Carnegie Alumni Center, Grove City College

MARCH 15

APRIL 11

The Center for Vision & Values Founders Luncheon with Andrew Murphy Rivers Club, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Showcase Series: Pittsburgh Symphony Chamber Players, Pew Fine Arts Center Grove City College

MARCH 24

APRIL 14 PMEA Alumni Reception Hershey, Pa.

MARCH 10

Alumni Greek Mixer Walnut Grove Restaurant, Wexford, Pa.

Grove City College - Marching band alumni, spanning the decades from 1953 to 2010, broke out the instruments for a halftime performance on Oct. 16, 2010.

Grove City College - Alumni families shared laughter and created crafts with a host of Santa’s helpers at the Alumni Santa Breakfast on Dec. 4, 2010.

MARCH 31 Alumni and Friends Mixer The Commons, Franklin, Pa.

Grove City Matters Gala Fairmont Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Alumni Educators Mixer SiBA Cucina, Seven Fields, Pa.

JUNE 4-10

APRIL 2

Southern Cultures Tour

Children’s Theater Breakfast Hicks Dining Hall and Pew Fine Arts Center, Grove City College

JUNE 20 Alumni Golf Outing Pittsburgh, Pa.

www.gcc.edu/ alumnievents E-mail:

alumni@gcc.edu

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Grove City College - Singer and Pittsburgh native B.E. Taylor, joined by the Grove City College drum line, put on a great show in front a packed house of alumni, students and friends in the Pew Fine Arts Center Dec. 7, 2010, as a part of the Showcase Series.

JULY 29 Grove City College Day at Kennywood Park Pittsburgh, Pa. SEPTEMBER 23-25 Bottom photo/Tiffany Wolfe

Log on:

Clockwise from top/Kevin Hanse ’13, Hanse, Tiffany Wolfe

Want more details on our events pages?

(888) GCC-GRAD

Legacy Luncheon Carnegie Alumni Center, Grove City College MAY 14

MARCH 31

Phone:

APRIL 30

Homecoming: The Best is Still Unwritten Grove City College Grove City College - The holiday season kicked off with the sounds of Grove City College’s annual Christmas Concerts Dec. 6-10, 2010, at the Carnegie Alumni Center.

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students Lights, camera, action! Folmar awes as filmmaker

“

There is nowhere else on earth where one can escape into another reality and find oneself in a truer form than is possible in filmmaking.” December grad Spencer Folmar ’10, a director of independent films, has had a passion and talent for creating film since his youth, when he began developing stop-action films for family and friends. “I love the art of storytelling in a visually stimulating environment,” said Folmar, who is now founder of the independent film company SpenceTF Productions, LLC. It boasts a cast and crew of more than 100 individuals on certain productions. Folmar has worked closely with fellow Grove City College alumnus and filmmaker James Van Eerden ’85 on more than 30 video

Spencer Folmar ’10 continues to build a reputation as talented filmmaker.

projects for various non-profit organizations and directed a for-DVD educational series, “The Cultivated Project.” An advocate of promoting ethical choices and behavior, Folmar seeks to construct films with a positive message. “Storytelling is a creative demonstration of truth, and

as a director it is a great responsibility to promote the right and moral absolutes that so many of us hold,” said Folmar, who recently worked in London for “Telling the Truth” with Stuart and Jill Briscoe. “Passion drives me to keep pushing forward and keep creating art that has a

strong moral purpose.” Folmar’s art, including two indie films, “Fortified” in 2008 and “Guilt & Sentence” in 2010, has been well-received. Screening in various theaters throughout Pennsylvania, “Guilt & Sentence” played to a crowd of more than 1,000 paying viewers and has been submitted for recognition to several film festivals around the nation. “Whenever an individual reacts to a scene or a character the way I intended, that is a truly magical experience and a rush of emotion,” Folmar said of witnessing viewers interpret his films. “It is so rewarding to see the audience entering into the reality that once only existed in my mind.” Folmar graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in communication studies in December, a year and a half ahead of schedule, and plans to attend film school.

The Center for Vision & Values honored with Templeton Award

he Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College has won a 2010 Templeton Freedom Award for Excellence in Promoting Liberty, in the category of “Special Achievement by a University-based Center.” Named after the late philanthropist and pioneering investor Sir John Marks Templeton, the Templeton Freedom Awards were the result of a partnership between the John Templeton Foundation and the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, which administers the prize.

Campus-Community Awards

“Dance is a beautiful combination of technique and expression. It is the joy I feel radiating through my movement.”

“Carnival” delights audience

H Orchesis, Carnival photos/Kevin Hanse ’13

Cailin White ’11, Orchesis Head Choreographer

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it musical “Carnival” captured the hearts of the Grove City College community, telling the story of a traveling carnival troupe reenergized by the orphan Lili Dourier. The musical was created by Michael Stewart based on material from Helen Deutsch, with music and lyrics by Bob Merrill. First performed in 1961, “Carnival” is best known for the songs “Carnival” and “Love Makes the World Go Round.” The lead performers

included Rebecca Sherman ’11 as Lili (above); Daniel Barr ’11 as cynical puppeteer Paul Berthalet; Stephen Horst ’13 as Marco the Magnificent; and Courtney Cameron ’11 as The Incomparable Rosalie. The production was directed by Betsy (Boak ’77) Craig, associate professor of theater and communication studies, with the assistance of student director Ashley Herreid ’12, music director David Barron and student assistant Kathryn Lear ’11.

he Grove City College Florence E. MacKenzie Campus-Community Awards selection committee has chosen current student Jonathan R. Wagner ’11 and local landscaper Jill Moore Shimek as the 2010 recipients. Campus honoree Wagner reaches out from campus to serve community youth. He has been heavily involved in the ministry of YoungLife, building many relationships with teenage students. He helped found and currently serves as team leader of Grove City Middle School WyldLife, the middle school branch of Young Life. For the past two years, he has tutored at the Middle School daily and has volunteered his time to students at the YMCA Teen Center and at other community events. On campus, Wagner is an international business major with a religion minor. He is part of the Alpha Omega housing

group, currently serving as its social chair and chaplain. He also works with the Business Department in planning for future campus speakers. A native of Wexford, Pa., he is the son of Robert ’80 and Judith Wagner. Community honoree Shimek has been beautifying both the campus and the community for many years. On campus, she designs and installs landscaped areas, helps maintain existing landscaping and takes personal interest in researching design projects. According to a nominator, she seeks to install landscapes that “minimize the time to maintain them while maximizing the added beauty.” Her community work can be seen in the landscape and floral work of Grove City Revitalization’s streetscape. While a vendor for the installation, she volunteered many hours to select the correct species of plants and trees for the project. A Grove City native, Shimek started her company, Landscape Design, more than 20 years ago. It is based on Miller Avenue in Grove City. Congratulations awardees!

Jill Moore Shimek and Jonathan R. Wagner ’11 receive awards.

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faculty Making the grade: Professor judges dairy goats

any have endured rigorous written and verbal exams in their day, but very few have taken such exams administered by the American Dairy Goat Dr. Christen Adels Association to become a licensed dairy goat judge. Dr. Christen Adels, associate professor of business, is one of only 110 certified dairy goat judges in the entire United States. Heavily involved in 4-H dairy club for eight years in her youth, breeding, raising and showing dairy goats with her family, Adels has judged dairy goat competitions since 2002. “Dairy goats are judged based upon their

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confirmation, basically how well the body parts are put together,” said Adels, who has judged contests in 13 states and is scheduled for shows in North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia in 2011. “We’re looking for animals that are both strong in structural correctness, as well as being strong in milk production.” As a judge, Adels often works from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., evaluating 250 to 300 animals in a given day. The exhausting process is made easier, however, by her rewarding interaction with exhibitors. “The people that are involved in dairy goat (competitions), like most farm families, are hard-working, genuinely nice, down-to-earth people.” Adels is also from a farm family, raised in

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Her family purchased their first goats when she was only 2 years old and they haven’t looked back since. “They had decided on dairy goats because they wanted the fresh goat milk to drink, and we subsequently started showing the goats (in competitions).” Competitions have become commonplace for Adels, who participates in nearly 15 shows per year with her family and eight per year as a judge. For Adels, however, she wouldn’t have it any other way. “I think that my involvement with animals is ‘in my blood.’ Judging enables me to see dairy goats from across the country, meet and talk with very interesting people and see many different sites across the country.”

Music prof named TI:ME Teacher of the Year

r. Joseph M. Pisano ’94, assistant chair of the department of music and fine arts and associate professor of music and fine arts technology at Grove City College, was selected to receive the 2011 Technology Institute of Music Educators (TI:ME) Mike Kovins Teacher of the Year Award. The award was presented at the annual TI:ME conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, in late January. Educators eligible for the annual award must have at least three years of professional teaching experience or research in music technology and must currently be teaching K-12, collegiate or adult students. At the College, Pisano teaches courses in music technology, jazz history, instrumental conducting and serves as associate director of bands, such as the College’s award-winning Jazz Ensemble (seen above).

Jones leads Speech and Debate in Africa

Entrepreneur to mentor students

ames P. Van Eerden ’85, co-founder and managing director of The Helixx Group, a merchant bank for high-impact entrepreneurs, is serving as Entrepreneur in Residence for the spring 2011 semester at Grove City College. In his new role, Van Eerden coaches and mentors students to assist with placement, internships and professional development; networks; researchs and conducts focus groups; and guest lectures. Van Eerden and his wife, Rachel, have 11 children, including Rebekah ’12, James ’12 and Leah ’13, all three of whom attend Grove City College.

ssociate Professor of Sociology and adviser of the Grove City College Speech and Debate Team Dr. Steven Jones traveled to Botswana, Africa, with students Dayne Batten ’11, Daniel Hanson ’11, Alex Pepper ’11 and Walter “Kirby” Gowen IV ’12 to compete in the World Universities Debating Championships in late December. Jones, who served as one of the debate competition’s 300 judges while in Botswana, led both Grove City College teams to place in the top half of the field, 86th and 132nd. The world competition included nearly 320 teams from 40 countries and was won by a team from Australia’s Monash University. Nearly 65 U.S. teams participated. Grove City College’s opponents included teams from the University College Dublin, Ireland; University of Singapore; Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; University of London, England; and the University of Alberta, Canada.

Bibza named to “Who’s Who in America”

rofessor of Religion and Philosophy Dr. James Bibza has been named to the regional 2011 edition of “Who’s Who in America.” A New Testament specialist at the College since 1977, Bibza teaches surveys of the Bible’s Old and New Testaments, as well as courses on specific New Testament books and people. Marquis Who’s Who, publisher of “Who’s Who in America,” recognizes today’s leaders and achievers from both the United States and the world.

James Van Eerden ’85 (left), his wife Rachel, First Lady Dayl Jewell and President Richard G. Jewell ’67.

Communications prof, alum publish article

r. Daniel Brown Jr., professor of communication studies, with Grove City College alum Matthew Morrow ’02, co-authored and published an article on Margaret Thatcher’s “Sermon on the Mound.” The article appeared in the July 2010 edition of The Journal of Communication & Religion.

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Name: Dr. Tracy Farone

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Name: Dr. Melva Huebert

Title: Assistant Professor of Biology

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Title: Assistant Professor of Music

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teaching studies course in Zoonosis

academic year

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Background: Harmon earned her B.A. in

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French from Dartmouth College, her M.A.

Department of Music and Fine Arts at the

biology with a minor in chemistry from Saint

in French Literature from the University of

College since spring 2010 and holds a B.M.

Vincent College, and D.V.M. from The Ohio

Pennsylvania and an M.A. and Ph.D. from

and M.M. in Musicology and a Ph.D. from

State University Veterinary College

Princeton University

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usan Roberts, Grove City College head volleyball coach and associate athletic director for women and professor of physical education, is the recipient of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 2010 Division of Sport and Athletics HERitage Award. The award recognizes Roberts as a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to

women’s sports. She received the award at a ceremony held at Seven Springs Mountain Resort prior to the first of the year. At the College, Roberts has coached women’s basketball, softball and volleyball and is the only coach in the PAC to win conference titles in three different sports. She is currently No. 12 among active women’s volleyball coaches in Division III for victories and the College’s all-time leader in victories with 703 total wins.

Women’s Basketball A new era of Grove City women’s basketball began this winter as Michelle Bruns took over as the program’s sixth all-time head coach. Senior forward Christine Slater, below, eclipsed the 1,000-point mark as a junior and is a two-time All-PAC First Team honoree. Slater is joined by Former Wolverine pitcher Wayne Faas ’69 still has a strong passion for baseball.

Wells, junior Megan Gebrosky and sophomore

Men’s Swimming and Diving

For the love of the game

Leah Gibson.

rove City features nearly two dozen lettermen and a nine-man senior class this winter as the Wolverines pursue their fourth straight conference title. Among the returnees are seven NCAA Division III AllAmericans in Clay Beckner, Ben Bowser, Cam Coppelli, Kirk Gagliardo, Nick Hamilton, Bennett Keefer (pictured) and Nate Nielsen. Grove City is also in pursuit of its 60th consecutive winning season and its fifth straight season with at least 10 victories.

Women’s Swimming and Diving

ike the men’s team, Grove City’s women’s swimming and diving team is well stocked for another run at the Presidents’ Athletic Conference title as well as national prominence. Grove City placed 11th in the team standings at the 2010 NCAA Championships and all six contributors to that effort are back this year after achieving All-America distinction.

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letterwinners seniors Jenna Johnston and Alision

Bennett Keefer ’11, center, holds the school record in the 100-meter breast stroke.

The Wolverines return senior All-American Lauren Baur and Sarah Page, junior All-American Jenna Richert and sophomore All-Americans Angela Palumbo, Kait Riesmeyer and Jenny Ryan. Grove City has captured two straight league titles while also compiling a combined 25-4 record in dual meets over the past two seasons.

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he Wolverines feature two returning starters and several other key contributors this winter as Grove City looks to repeat as conference kingpin. Junior guard Brett Matson earned Second Team All-PAC recognition last season and is joined in the starting lineup by three-year letterwinner senior Luke Tomaselli. Also back are senior guard Bryn Moran, junior guard Cody Fleeger, junior center Kris Verderber and sophomore forward Heff Newell. Head coach Steve Lamie ’85 earned Great Lakes Coach of the Year for the 2009-10 season.

Christine Slater ’11 photo/Kevin Hanse ’13

Roberts receives honor

urveball low and away – foul ball down the right field line. One ball, two strikes on the batter. Runner on first and third. As Lt. Col. Wayne Faas ’69 digs his cleats into the pitcher’s mound, feeling the seams of the baseball graze against his fingertips while deciding his next pitch, he savors the “mental challenge, the dual between pitcher and batter” and delivers the pitch ... “I still have that same feeling,” said Faas, of running onto the baseball diamond now at age 63. For the past five years, Faas, a retired meteorologist with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency and former Wolverine southpaw, has competed against teams from across the nation in the Men’s Senior Baseball League Tournament, including former major leaguers like Bill “Spaceman” Lee and Mike Caldwell. “I tell people I play because I can, and when I can’t, I’ll stop,” said Faas, who as purist of the game, chose this particular men’s league because it allows players to compete with wooden bats. For the past 16 years, Faas has taken his love for baseball behind the plate, umpiring recreational and high school games, such as the Cooperstown, N.Y., American Youth Baseball Invitational Tournament in 2010 and the North Carolina High School State Finals in 2006. “Being out on the field with the kids, it’s good to give something back.” Last Father’s Day, Faas received a call from his son, Michael, who decided to return the favor. On the other end of his “Take me out to the ballgame” ringtone was Michael, inviting him to partake in a baseball weekend, celebrating their bond as father and son and the American pastime. The pair traveled up the coast to a Boston Red Sox game, where they toured Fenway Park, had lunch in their Skybox seats and even met a Red Sox player. A perfect road trip. The experience provided Faas the opportunity to reflect on his College days as an off-speed “junk-ball lefty” under legendary coach Jack Behringer. “He still asks me, ‘Wayne, how’s your fastball?’” Strike three! “I’m still going strong.”

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Avocation. Pursuit. Dream. Passion. So many words to describe something that is more than a “hobby.” It’s what we do because we love to do it – not necessarily to pay the bills or just to keep us busy. As you will see in the stories that follow, Grove City College alumni have diverse interests but they share some things in common: perseverance, creativity and opportunity.

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They are loving life. Let’s celebrate it with them.

Our featured alumni: clockwise from far left, Carole (Lawrence ’56) Maurer, calligrapher, page 22; Kevin Hassan ’81, cigar enthusiast, page 26; Chelsea White ’05, comedian, page 27; Travis Stevens ’05, specialty guitar maker, page 29; Carol McClure ’62; gardener, page 30; Dr. Ross Frazer ’65, doc, vet and post-and-beam builder, page 28; and Dana Lyons ’80, elite athlete and coach, page 31.

AVOCATION Meet seven alumni who have enriched their lives and fullfilled their dreams through their avocation. These are their stories.

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For Myself

and Others

They stood, staring at one another for a fraction of a second, each wondering if the other was truly who she claimed to be. Doubt, fear, excitement. Perhaps this was the real deal. Perhaps after all these years, they would finally find their other half. Slowly they

woman adopting one of two twins commissioned Maurer, a professional calligrapher, to write the twins’ names on expensive porcelain dolls’ feet as a key to finding the other twin in the future. Unlike the typical visual artist, brandishing a brush, a pencil or a camera, Maurer is master of a much more subtle and peaceful implement: the pen. Her words are neither meant to harm nor judge. They exist for the beauty of their form. “[Calligraphy] is meditative. It’s an appreciation for written history and the past. It’s a fascination with 26 symbols written in so many different ways,” said Maurer, lighting up as she shared all that her passion meant to her. “I will never be unenchanted with it.” Maurer attended the Philadelphia School of Art and received a certificate from The New School/Parsons School

of Design in New York. Co-editor of the Calligraphers’ Engagement Calendar for more than 15 years, she also actively participates in the Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society and served as the workshop’s chair. In addition to teaching numerous workshops for various calligraphy guilds on the East Coast, she coordinated the founding of the Pointed Pen Society of Philadelphia in 2007. Despite Maurer’s lengthy and impressive résumé, she did not discover her love for calligraphy immediately. But her thirst for knowledge is apparent to anyone who speaks with her. Well spoken and excited to share the stories of all sorts of history, she drifts away, turning her head and reflecting on the journey that has led her to where she is. And she cherishes it. From teaching to business, Maurer it seemed was preparing herself unknowingly for what lay ahead.

aurer’s high school Spanish teacher (a graduate of Grove City College), knowing her passion for learning, encouraged her to attend the school. The precocious Maurer began her studies in business, setting the foundation for opening her own business. Although she had no desire to teach at the time, Maurer also took the advised education classes. These later helped her learn how to teach calligraphy classes because people learn differently, and as Maurer said, just because you can do something well doesn’t mean you can teach it. While many of her experiences returned to Maurer, she could only relate one thing directly to any previous calligraphy experience. “I heard they needed someone to help letter the (sorority and fraternity) paddles, so I figured it sounded fun,” Maurer said.

Carole (Lawrence ’56) Maurer, far left, mastered the art of calligraphy after graduating from Grove City College with a business degree. One of her pieces, pictured at left, won first prize in the Philadelphia Calligraphers’ Society Annual Exhibition.

turned over the dolls each of them held. On the same soles of both, two names were written in beautiful script. At last. The twin sisters, separated at birth, were reunited, bound together by twin dolls with matching inscriptions. Carole (Lawrence ’56) Maurer is the artist who helped create this anticipated reunion.

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alligraphy is meditative. It’s an appreciation for written history and the past. It’s a fascination with 26 symbols written in so many different ways.

“I wouldn’t like to see them now!” she said, laughing at the memory. But one teacher did give her an affinity for neatness and precision in letters. “Her name was Miss Kilchenstein (Laila M.). She had been out of the business world so long, she had no idea what was going on,” Maurer said. “But she was a stickler for dictation and making every mark precise. “In shorthand, there’s a relationship between letters,” Maurer explained. “A little ‘o’ is an ‘e’, but a big ‘O’ is an ‘a’. In the same way, a short dash can be a K and a long can be a G.” Maurer graduated from Grove City College in three years and began work immediately for Koppers International. After a few years there, she decided to work for J&L Steel, and shortly after, she met and married her husband Warren. The pair and their two children moved quite often, and in 1978, Maurer and her family had settled in Berwyn, Pa.

“I

’ve never wanted to be identified with my husband, by what he does,” Maurer said. “I wanted my own thing. I wanted to make my own money.” Browsing the paper one day, she found herself lingering over an advertisement. A pen company was holding a calligraphy demonstration as a promotion. Though it was more of a demonstration than actual teaching, Maurer found herself delighted by the

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exercise. As the pen glided over the letters, she discovered a new love in calligraphy. “I had done crafts, played the piano, things like that, but I never stuck to one thing,” said Maurer. “This fascinated me.” At this time, the Philadelphia Calligrapher’s Guild was in its infancy. Maurer immediately joined. She learned quickly and enrolled in the Philadelphia College of Art to pursue her newfound passion. Unfortunately, Maurer was only able to stay at PCA for one year because her husband was transferred to New York. While she initially was disappointed, she learned New York’s guild had been around a little longer and was more established. She joined the then New School of Social Research. Maurer was enthralled not only by the artistry but also the history of penmanship. “They went from the beginning of writing, not just teaching the fonts but rather starting with the ancient writing,” she said. After earning her certificate, the family moved to West Port, Conn., and Maurer, certificate in hand, began to work for a small stationery store. Since she was the only calligrapher, demand grew, and she decided to open her own business, Carole Maurer, Calligraphy & Design. “West Port’s a town full of celebrities,” Maurer said. “I did the invitations for Paul Newman’s daughter’s wedding,

Meryl Streep’s brother’s birthday and Teri Hatcher’s wedding.” While she enjoyed the business, Maurer decided to disband it four years ago, wanting to focus on taking classes and teaching workshops.

Maurer herself is proficient on the computer and will suggest clients use font rather than handwriting as it can be too much hassle at times. But learning it seems will never forsake Maurer. Her studio shelves overflow with the knowledge of the ages, and she continues to exhibit an insatiable desire to understand.

he fine arts are where she belongs, and she has surrounded herself with many meaningful items. Her fascination with calligraphy led her to pursue drawing and painting, and her artwork, as well as her husband’s photography,

decorate their Tudor home. One painting in particular, a mixture of calligraphy and watercolor, holds special significance. A soft, faded picture of a woman’s face in an old fashioned mirror hangs in the corner of one room. As Maurer explained, her face softened in remembrance. This was a young portrait of her mother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Next to the mirror was a fragment of Shakespeare’s Sonnet III: “Thou art thy mother’s glass and she in thee/ Calls back the lovely April of her prime.” “This was a way for me to remember her,” Maurer said. “As soon as I saw the

quote, I knew it was perfect for this.” Calligraphy is not just about writing invitations and envelopes for Maurer. “I’ve met so many nice people,” she said. “Some artists hide their secrets from one another. There’s none of that here. I have 10 people I can call up and ask if I’m stuck on something.” That is invaluable to Maurer, who believes the quiet art’s rich history and tradition offers a unique way to minister to people through delicate beauty. Next to her desk is a banner of the alphabet. In the corner of the banner is a quote by Gertrude Stein: “I write for myself and others.” n

Carole Maurer ’56 continues to hone her craft as a true student of calligraphy. A veteran of Master classes and courses with venerable figures in the art world, Maurer enjoys the learning process. “There’s always more to discover,” she said.

aurer’s zeal for the art continues to grow. As a true student of calligraphy, she continues to take classes. Among them are Master classes with Hermann Zapf (creator of the Zapfino typeface) at RIT, the year-long workshop with Reggie Ezell, and the Spencerian Saga twice with Michael Sull. “No one does this to make money,” Maurer said. The beauty of the art is enough to keep her intrigued. “There’s always more to discover.” And while handwriting has come to be thought of as a vestigial organ, Maurer would disagree. “The thing I am asked the most is: ‘Isn’t all this computer stuff going to make writing obsolete.’ Don’t tell me that. It makes my heart hurt.” Handwriting is not simply a way to communicate. It’s a way to help motor skills. Maurer has taught people who have had a stroke to fine tune their motor skills through penmanship. “We are trying to preserve writing, because texting and e-mailing, that’s fine, but it doesn’t help motor skills. There are studies that show writing engages the brain more.”

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At Holt’s Cigar in Philadelphia, Pa., people settle in leather chairs to discuss sports, politics and weather as tobacco smoke perfumes the air. Frequented by politicians and other intellectuals, this cultural haunt is a favorite of Kevin Hassan ’81, who harbors a serious passion for cigars.

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assan’s interest was sparked in college, and it has blossomed into an obsession. Cigars are a relaxing outlet for Hassan, who is managing partner with Northwestern Mutual – The Philadelphia Group, overseeing branches in southeastern Pennsylvania, south Jersey and Delaware. He lives in Newtown Square, Pa., with his wife Debbie (Morrison ’81) Hassan and their three children. Though Hassan owns three humidors, he hesitates to call himself a connoisseur, even though he owns every issue of “Cigar Afficionado,” a magazine published since 1992. He maintains a stock of 100 to 200 cigars for economic reasons: collectors run the risk of losing their entire stock if conditions in the humidor fall outside the range of 60 to 72 percent humidity. The combination of a cigar’s wrapper, filler and binder produces its distinctive flavor and aroma. “I personally prefer a heavy bodied cigar with a thicker, stronger smell,” Hassan said. Not every smoker can handle the intensity of the cigars he enjoys, which include two varieties of Cuban cigars. While Hassan enjoys a good cigar, he does not wish to offend anyone. So he brings cigars during frequent trips to the golf course, which he calls a “safe haven” for cigar smokers. “It makes the experience that much more enjoyable,” he said. He also enjoys smoking from his back patio, where he can view the skyscrapers of downtown Philadelphia. On trips, Hassan keeps his traveling humidor close at hand. But he also enjoys experimenting with new brands abroad, although some foreign cigars have high prices. On a recent trip to Syria to visit family, Hassan enjoyed fine cigars on a balcony in Damascus, which overlooked the desert sands. Hassan appreciates a cigar’s unique ability to draw people together. “I think that sharing cigars with people … is a great way to begin a friendship,” he said. However, cigar smoking is less accepted in the United States than in many foreign countries. Though he does not promote cigar smoking, he does not apologize for his unconventional hobby. “I find it so relaxing.”

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ew York feels like the capital of the universe,” she said of competing beside some of the most accomplished comedians. “At first, it felt so daunting.” Most comedians test the waters, polishing their craft for years before performing in the Big Apple. White cannonballed right into the thick of it. “What keeps me going is the pressure.” White’s drive to succeed is inspired by her parents’ work ethic, and she vows not to be overwhelmed with anxiety. White even produces and hosts a monthly comedy show at the Karma Lounge in Manhattan called “It’s Not That Serious,” aimed at promoting this motto. There, she performs with featured comedians from Comedy Central, “Saturday Night Live” and “Last Comic Standing.” “I laugh about how serious some comedians are about their work,” said White. “Life shouldn’t be taken too seriously. We should enjoy the time we have here.” White, who began taking stand-up

Breaking through as a comic in New York City is about as likely as sharing a backstage dance with Justin Timberlake. But that’s life for Chelsea White ’05, stand-up comedian and MTV casting producer.

writing classes in 2006, made her early appearances at dive bars in front of tough crowds. It paid off in 2007, when she was a finalist at Comedy Cellar’s open mic night contest. “That’s when I decided to go for it.” White mimics the styles of Conan O’Brien, Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Cosby. “I really admire comedians who are clean – not saying I haven’t let a line fly, but I don’t want to do comedy I couldn’t do in front of my parents.” She has been inspired by her “goofy and funny” parents, Debbie and George of Clarion, Pa. “I had to be witty to keep up with my dad’s sense of humor,” she said. “They were very encouraging.” The recent discovery of a long-forgotten videotape captures that. An 8-year-old White – with the help of her supportive father – hosts a homemade broadcast, “Cat News,” coverage of the “daily adventures of local cats.” While at Grove City College, White helped start GCC TV News and credits

Professor Betsy (Boak ’77) Craig and Drs. Daniel Brown, Kimberly Miller and former professor John Hamilton for encouraging her. “I never considered (comedy) a serious option; thought let’s be realistic,” White said. “My professors helped me think ‘maybe I could go to New York and give it a shot.’” White’s journey to New York began with an HBO internship. Since then, she has worked on popular MTV shows such as “Silent Library” and “Total Request Live,” also known as “TRL.” So, how does a Grammy Award-winning heartthrob fit in? “Justin (Timberlake) began to do a silent dance and snapping next to me,” she said. “He asked me if I minded if he danced closer. Of course, I said no.” The pair’s off-camera dance on the TRL set lasted only a brief instant, but like her New York experience, White will never forget it. “When I tell people, how could they even believe me? Pretty crazy for a girl out of Clarion, Pa., right?”

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medical school to be too much, but Dr. Ross Frazer ’65 did both – and became a builder on the side.

is latter two careers came about when he responded to needs with a can-do spirit. After graduating from Grove City College with a biology degree, Frazer attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 1969. Then four years later, when the arrangement with his house builder fell through, the banker asked, “Who’s your contractor?” “You’re looking at him,” Frazer replied. This wasn’t just any old house; it was a high-quality post-and-beam house made of Western cedar imported from Washington State, with special touches like a cathedral ceiling and balconies. But Frazer had started building things, including a sailboat, in high school, and has always been able to look at a floor plan and see a three-dimensional image. So he figured he could handle the task. After he built that house, one of his employees wanted a Frazer house, too. The construction company snowballed from there. In its heyday, Ross Associates employed eight people and built about 30

houses in Pennsylvania. “There’s nothing nicer than building a house with people you like to be around,” Frazer said. Not that he was then ready to sit back and be content with life. Responding to needs he saw in his foreign missions work, he decided he should go to medical school, too. So at age 37, he trucked his wife, Melissa, and five young kids down to El Paso, Texas, and enrolled at the University of Ciudad Juarez’s medical school in Mexico. The family lived in El Paso while Frazer drove across the border every morning for medical school.

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either veterinary school or

He is a board member of Life Changing Ministries of West Melbourne, Fla., which works primarily in Ecuador, although Frazer has worked in Honduras also. On the mission field, he has seen human and animal patients, designed and administrated building projects, and started a tree farm and sawmill in Ecuador. Frazer also designed and helped to build a church on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. He’s currently designing a concrete parsonage and churches in Ecuador. His most recent building project in the U.S. was his new veterinary clinic in Homer City, Pa. Frazer is slowing down a bit now that his children – including Christin (Frazer ’91) Hagens – are grown and he has suffered a couple of heart attacks. But he still maintains veterinary and medical office hours two days a week, talks to associates in Ecuador four times a week and travels to Ecuador four times a year. Does he have a favorite part of his self-styled career? “They’re all equally important,” he said. “I live my work.”

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Like most Grove City bands, “The Flying Dutchmen” came and graduated, but anyone on campus between 2001 and 2005 might remember a ragtag group who filled Ketler coffee houses with extra zany flair. Lead singer Travis Stevens ’05, now an elementary school music teacher in Harrisburg, Pa., chuckles as he recalls their hit single, “Dinosaur Girlfriend.”

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t Grove City, we found creative ways to spend our time,” Stevens said. He and his friends even used to run around campus dressed up as superheroes or choreographing dances about Abraham Lincoln. But it wasn’t until after graduation that Stevens began making money off of his quirky creativity. He began building specialty guitars with his dad, experimenting with one he designed to look like a squid – the “squidtar” – then began building acoustic mandolins. But in the spring of 2010, he began envisioning a guitar that would resemble the Star Wars spaceship the Millennium Falcon. He had seen a toy version in a store in L.A., and wondered if he could make one that would actually play music. “I thought I might be put in the annals of nerd history if I did,” Stevens said.

So he bought a guitar neck, stripped it and painted it. He then attached it to an original ’70s Millennium Falcon toy, including miniature figurines of Han Solo and Chewbacca. He poured almost a full week of man hours into the project; “it was a labor of love,” Stevens admitted. He posted it on eBay and waited. As the bids began rolling in, Stevens’ friend Cole Stryker ’06 interviewed him on Urlesque.com, an online magazine about viral internet trends. Through that plug, Stevens received a call from an agent representing rock star Ryan Adams. Although Adams didn’t end up purchasing the “Falcon,” Stevens eventually collected $1,200 for it from his 17th bidder, which he used to pay for a European trip with his wife Katie Kokan ’05. But, for Stevens, the ultimate payoff isn’t in the money. “I like taking things that are either common, or just beat up, and turning them into something cool,” Stevens said. “It’s satisfying to see it all come together.” After the “Falcon,” Stevens turned his attention to crafting an Egyptian-styled guitar, based on a King Tut funerary mask, incorporating gold hardware and hieroglyphics. These days, in addition to teaching, he’s also working toward a master’s in education, so guitar making has been pushed to the back burner. But Stevens still dabbles – currently on a steam pump model – and he knows he’ll always be building guitars in some fashion. “I try to find weird ideas – things not many people would think about making, but that people would be willing to buy, especially knowing that they wouldn’t be able to find it anywhere else.”

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Eight years after retiring from a 40-year career in cytotechnology with West Penn Allegheny Health System, Carol McClure ’62 has a more than full-time occupation that has captured her heart, challenges her skill and benefits her community. She is a gardener.

orget the laboratory’s sterility. She labors in sunshine, rain and wind, mucking about in mud when storms repeatedly knock over her corn. Microscopes and slides are no longer the tools of her trade. Instead, she wields trowel, tiller and hose. She is no longer surrounded by the stillness of the professional environment, but by tactile and joyous nature: a cacophony of birds, the chaos of windstorms, the plumpness of homegrown potatoes and a riot of flowers. “All living things have a harmonious complexity,” McClure notes, comparing the challenges with those of cancer research. “It requires a delicate balance to sustain life, and it’s the same thing when you’re gardening.” Preceded by generations of farmers, McClure lives in the same McKeesport, Pa., home she has lived in since infancy on a lane named after her family and on property passed down from her great-grandfather. When she gardens, McClure carries on a work that she and her father shared, though she expanded to include a greenhouse and more flowers in recent years. Her flower garden features many varieties, including about 80 rosebushes. McClure gardens an average of 10 hours daily, from planting seeds and tending seedlings in early March through the harvest and canning season in November. This is not much more time than she spent gardening

before her retirement, she muses. This is not surprising, considering both the size of her garden and her seed-to-table philosophy. In her main garden, which measures 145 feet by 75 feet, McClure grows asparagus, leaf lettuce and romaine lettuce, red beets, cabbage, broccoli, peas, carrots, eggplants, green beans and lima beans, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, several kinds of peppers. Terraces include cantaloupe and raspberries. Her produce typically lasts through the next harvest, with plenty to spare for local food pantries, family and neighbors. She stores onions and potatoes on an enclosed back porch. When the weather turns especially cold, she covers them with blankets. She cans and freezes much of the rest, making sauerkraut, pickling beets and stewing tomatoes by the bushel for spaghetti sauce, ketchup and tomato juice. Then, she bakes cookies to give away. Perseverance. Vigilance. Patience. These are the traits of a gardener, McClure observes. “You have to be dedicated and see it through. You can’t be a haphazard gardener and think things will take care of themselves. The weeds will take over.” For McClure, it’s not about the trendy green movement. It’s about carrying on a family heritage. It’s about her tastier-thanstore-bought potatoes, dubbed “Carol Potatoes” by her great-niece. “It’s the idea of being self sufficient and getting the reward of seeing it grow,” she says. “Whether you’re dealing with a cell or a living body or a plant, there’s a wonder and a beauty about all of this creation.”

Finish Strong Dana Lyons ’80 started running during his junior year of high school because he didn’t make the basketball team. He hasn’t stopped since.

fter finding success as a runner and cyclist, he turned his passion into a vocation, and now coaches duathletes, triathletes, runners and cyclists of all abilities while competing nationally and internationally. A resident of The Woodlands, Texas, Lyons grew up in Erie, Pa. During his time at Grove City College, he studied chemical engineering, joined the Phi Tau Alpha fraternity and ran on the varsity cross country team (collegiate record: 30:08 in a 10,000-meter cross country race), where he earned several trips to the cross country national championships. After college he began cycling as well, and started to compete in duathlons (run-bike-run) and triathlons during the late ’80s and early ’90s. Since then he’s enjoyed a successful career competing locally, nationally and even internationally with Team USA.

Eventually, his career in chemical engineering brought him to Texas, where he was vice president of a chemical company. But he wanted something new. As he looked into other careers, “doors kept opening [around fitness] and closing elsewhere,” he said. Then in 2005, after a lot of prayer and thoughtful discussion, “I kind of went cold turkey from business to coaching.” His new business, Finish Strong Coaching, was a success, and he now coaches anyone from beginners looking to complete their first big race to elite athletes preparing for Ironman competitions. He coaches more than 100 people at any given time, with the help of three associate coaches and his wife, Deb, who works for him part time. Lyons’ winning strategy is to “train smarter not longer,” his website proclaims. That strategy has brought him significant

success over the years. He was the 2009 USA Triathalon South Midwest Regional Duathlon Champion, and competed in the 2008 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, which he qualified for by finishing second in his age group at Ironman Arizona in a time of 10:18.15. He topped his age group’s 2005 Duathlon Short Course, and in 2001, he placed 13th overall at the Duathlon World Championships in Venray, Holland. He was named USAT’s Master Duathlete of the Year in 2001. Lyons said he feels “fortunate and blessed” to lead the life he does. “I’m just having a blast doing this,” he said, adding that it “certainly helps that I don’t have to change out of my exercise clothes most days.” And he’s passed his running passion on to his two daughters, Margo, a senior in high school, and Anna, a freshman. Both are varsity cross-country runners like their dad.

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class notes 1940

1961

Indianapolis. The tournament

Virginia “Ginger” (Haller) Service

Jim Urner was elected to two

involved 12 Little League state

celebrated her 90th birthday in

boards of directors: for the Ocean

champions from the Central

August by tandem skydiving from

Medical Foundation Ocean County,

and Great Lakes regions and

an airplane. Her son, daughter

N.J., and the New Jersey Museum

ultimately sent two teams to the

and granddaughter took the dive

of Boating in Point Pleasant, N.J.

Little League World Series. The

earlier to be on the ground to

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1965

from the same 12-state area. Baker

Carolina airport. Service was

Neal Lehman joined ONEOK, Inc.,

is regional sales manager for The

a U.S. Navy WAVE and hopes

as vice president of compliance

Timken Corporation, and resides in

to go the moon for her

and ethics. ONEOK is a diversified

Naperville, Ill., with his wife, Dale.

100th birthday.

energy company based in Tulsa, Okla., which deals in natural gas.

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

OKIE MINI-ROUNDUP |

1952 Gerald “Jerry” Anderson has a

1971

BETA REUNION | A group of Beta Sigma alumni from 1964 and 1965, plus wives, met for a week of golf, fishing and storytelling in mid-September in Duck, N.C. They caught up on events of the last 40-plus years and remembered Tom Johnson ’64, who was instrumental in planning the reunion but passed away two weeks before the gathering. From left: Larry Cooper ’64, Ruth (Drinkhall ’64) Cooper, Doug Aitken ’65, Carol Aitken, Kathy (Aikens ’66) Johnson, Larry Meriage ’65, Jim Tinnemeyer ’64, Tom Thompson ’65, Judy (Daucher ’64) Thompson, Lin (Livermore ’65) Meriage, Ellen Felley, Don Felley ’64 and Barbara (Cantoni ’65) Tinnemeyer.

1977

American University in Washington,

officer. The property casualty

Rick Bode

D.C. She has 11 certifications in

insurance company is based in

Tony Zezzo joined OraSure

was selected

adult learning and has trained more

Hastings, Mich. Most recently,

Technologies, Inc., as the

by attorneys

than 10,000 people in leadership

Ayoub was senior vice president,

company’s new executive vice

statewide for

1975

make changes through the

chapter in the book, “Christianity

Larry Baker

and communication topics.

chief information officer for

Alumni eCommunity or contact

and Chinese Culture,” edited by

was one of 12

president, marketing and sales.

inclusion in

Mary Beth Marschik was appointed

Employers Holding, Inc., and in

us at alumni@gcc.edu.

Ruokanen and Huang (Eerdmans

umpires selected

He has responsibility for global

Pennsylvania

as judicial security administrator

2009 was named Chief Information

2010.) The book was first published

to officiate at

marketing and sales operations

Super Lawyers 2010. Only five

for the Administrative Office of

Officer of the Year for the state of

in Chinese in Beijing in 2005.

the August

for the diagnostic health care

percent of all state lawyers receive

Pennsylvania Courts, based in

Nevada by the Nevada Center for

He and his wife, Joanne, live in

2010 Little

business, which is based in

the distinction. He works with

Harrisburg. She is a 26-year

Entrepreneurship and Technology.

Bethlehem, Pa.

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.

veteran of state government.

e: Alumni eCommunity Class Note. More info at www.gcc.edu/alumnicommunity.

Hamden, Conn.

League Regional Tournament in

Stephen Dewey is now employed with the FDIC’s Division of

1980

1983 Chris Botting ran the 114th annual

Resolutions and Receiverships

Col. Jim

Boston Marathon on April 19,

in Dallas. He is responsible for

McCready took

2010. He raised close to $6,000 for

resolution oversight of failed

command of

the Ally Foundation, which helps to

financial institutions in the United

the 107th Airlift

prevent violent sex offenses

States. Previously, he worked for

Wing of the New

against women.

York Air National

The Rev. Lisa Dormire accepted

Credit Suisse in its commercial mortgage-backed securities group

Guard in January. McCready had

a position as vice president for

and in Asia for U.S. investment

been the wing’s vice commander,

fund development at Redstone

groups. He lives in Addison, Texas.

responsible for equipping and

Highlands Presbyterian Senior

training 900 airmen. The 107th

Care, with locations in the greater

1979

flies C-130 cargo planes and

Pittsburgh area. She will work in

Dr. Dawn Wilson DePasquale

will deploy to the Middle East in

fund development, public relations,

received a 2010 Distinguished

summer 2011.

resident relations and donor development.

Alumni Award in October from the

1981

Kenneth Goncz and his wife, Jenny,

ADEL ROOMMATES | The 2010 annual meeting of ’51 Adelphikos

HOLA MEXICO | These alumni found each other by accident in February

Butler County Community College

roommates took place in New Jersey at the home of Jim Jordan. From left: John Meister, wife Louise, Jim Jordan and wife Annette (Gooch ’52) Jordan. The group meets at a different location in the United States every year.

2010 while walking the beachfront streets of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They hope to meet in Mexico again. From left: Ruthanne (Sample ’66) Atkinson, Judy (Farnsworth ’65) Cameron, Ted Atkinson ’65 and Bill Levengood ’65.

Education Foundation. She is a

Paul Ayoub joined Hastings

welcomed Olivia Mae, born Dec. 5,

1977 graduate of the school and

Mutual Insurance Company as

2010. Olivia joins Brandi, 18, Kyle,

is now the chief learning officer at

vice president – chief information

15, and Bradley, 3.

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In October, several Okies from the Classes of 1966 and 1967 had a mini-roundup at the home of Mike Creedon in Albuquerque, N.M., (held in conjunction with the local balloon festival). From left: John Bullions ’67, Bob Flanagan ’67, Charlie Campbell ’66 and Mike Creedon ’66. They invite Okies from their era interested in next year’s roundup to contact jbullions@aol.com.

COLORADO CLASS | Three classmates from the Class of 1971 reunited in Colorado in August. From left: Carol (Wood) Schuldt, Karen (Reevie) McDonough and Eric Schuldt.

STATION SQUARE | Four Grove City College Phi Sig sisters reunited at Pittsburgh’s Station Square in late October. Row 1, from left: Patti (Haney ’76) DiSanto and Diana (Dauster) Ehmann. Row 2: Susan Race ’76 and Claudia (Myers ’76) Rogers.

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Winter 2011 resource management consulting

Counsel, representing juvenile

Dr. Alex Chafuen

firm, was a finalist in the service

offenders, handling decency cases,

was recognized

provider category of the Pittsburgh

misdemeanors and DUIs. She and

in November

Technology Council’s awards.

her family live in Sarasota, Fla.

1987

1989

Richard Holmes, director of

Allen Yard and his wife, Ruth,

information technology for

welcomed daughter Allison on June

OlympicTech-Consulting in

12, 2010. e

1984

by the Atlas Economic Research Foundation for 25 years of service. A College Trustee, Chafuen was president and CEO of the Foundation from 1991 to 2009 and elected to its board in 2009. Pictured at the award ceremony are Alex and wife Melanie (Bailey ’83) Chafuen.

1985 John Derr was promoted to

NU LAMBS IN NEW YORK | Nu Lambda Phi alumni from the Classes of 1963 to 1970 held a reunion in

vice president of sales and

Mayville, N.Y., hosted by Tom ’66 and Nancy (Coblentz ’66) DuRei. More than 70 people attended the three-day event in July 2010, which included golfing, boating, shopping, eating and music. The usual trivia game was cut short by a nearby tornado. The next reunion is planned for 2013.

marketing for Lancaster (Pa.) Newspapers. He is responsible for the advertising, circulation and marketing departments.

NEW YORK NUPTIALS | Several members of the Class of 1967 gathered last fall in Rye Brook, N.Y., for the wedding of Kathy (Wulff) Miller’s daughter. From left: Sharon (Speck) Klein, Ginger (VanderVoort) Boldt, Kate (Schaaf) Martin, Chad Martin, Kathy (Wulff) Miller and Amy (Beeson) Felgar.

1986

Torrance, Calif., was recognized by “Cambridge Who’s Who”

1990

for demonstrating dedication,

Patrick Jones and his wife, Megan,

leadership and excellence in

announce the birth of daughter

information technology.

McKenna Jamison on Feb. 28, 2010. The Jones family lives in

PIRATES GAME | Omicron Xi brothers from the Classes of 1970 to 1972 met in Pittsburgh last summer to enjoy the Pirates beating the Indians at PNC Park. The game featured introductions of many 1960 World Series champion players. Pictured are, from left, Danny Sepkovic ’71, Bill Coburn ’72, Wayne McKee ’70, Fred Purdy ’70 and Jim Leighty ’71.

1988

Sarver, Pa.

Cliff Hovis received a District

Daniel Kriley was honored in May

Award of Merit in November from

by the San Diego Educational

the Chief Kiondawasha District of

Theatre Association and the La

freelance costumer for film and

Keith Jacobson and his wife, Alissa,

the Boy Scouts of America.

Jolla Playhouse with two Bravissimo

TV and Tim works for CSM Bakery

are the parents of two children:

Cynthia (Phillips) and Steve ’89

Awards, one for his outstanding

Supplies of North America. e

Kate Marie, born Feb. 4, 2009, and

Taaffe welcomed son David on

high school theater program and

Aug. 17, 2010. David joins brothers

a second for excellence in theater

1993

John and Alex and sister Tessa.

education. He is a theater teacher

Jill (Slimmer) and Scott ’91

Jessica (Reed) Wright received

at Mira Mesa High School.

Matthews welcomed daughter

1995

Caitlin Nellie on Oct. 20, 2010. e

Melissa (Koerner) and Tom ’92

Drew Alexander, who was born Sept. 1, 2010.

Vaughn Bicehouse defended his

a Juris Doctor from Stetson

doctoral thesis in September

University College of Law in May

1992

at Duquesne University. His

2010. She passed the Florida Bar

Jennifer Dryden and Tim O’Donnell

1994

Mei from China. Eliana was born

dissertation was titled, “The

and is now a licensed attorney.

were married Nov. 6, 2010,

Leslie (Collins) Craven and

Dec. 1, 2009, and joined the

Multicolored Patchwork Portraiture

Recently, she was hired by the

in Drexel Hill, Pa. They reside

husband Ben announce the birth of

Fittante family in Mansfield, Ohio,

of an Effective Veteran High School

state for the Office of Regional

in Atlanta, where Jennifer is a

son Ryan James on Aug. 8, 2010. e

on Oct. 25, 2010.

Fittante adopted daughter Eliana

Special Education Teacher Amidst the Tempest of the High Stakes Testing Movement.” He is an associate professor of education at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, where he resides with his wife, Patricia, and two children.

WEDDING FRIENDS | David Thayer ’71 and Charmaine Haravey were married Oct. 2, 2010, with several KAP brothers attending. From left: Art Brown ’72 and wife Linda Fisher, Dave Thayer ’71, Charmaine Haravey, Chuck Spence ’72, JoAnn (Junge ’73) Spence and Frank Pugliano ’72.

Tracy (Winters) Collins and her husband, Dave, announce the birth of Taylor on May 3, 2010. Melody (Fantoni) Hamel has been senior litigation counsel with Bayer Corporation for the last six years. In February, she begins a 3-year ex-pat assignment in the Bayer law department in Berlin, Germany. Rick Newton, president and founder of Newton Consulting, LLC, was named one of five finalists for the 2010 Tech 50 CEO of the Year award. The company, an information technology and human

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GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD EATS | A group of Sigma Alpha Sigma brothers and a few Phi Sigma Chi sisters met at Buca Di Beppo in Pittsburgh in September. Row 1, from left: Karen Norris, Eileen (Sontag ’80) Schmidt, Dan Schmidt ’78 and Lynn Southworth. Row 2: Randy Norris ’79, Scott Lang ’78, Leslie (Horne ’78) Lang, Clark Southworth ’78, Glen McMurray ’78 and Nancy (Esler) McMurray.

YOUNG FANS | Two Grove City College families meet in Zeeland, Mich., several times a year. The children of Sam ’96 and Hope (Vanden Berg) Mason and Jay ’94 and April (Supan ’94) Hancock celebrated a Steelers win during Thanksgiving weekend. Row 1, from left: William Mason and Levi Hancock. Row 2: Owen Hancock, Elise Mason, Faith Hancock and Jack Mason. Row 3: James Hancock, Mac Hancock, Anna Mason and Luke Mason.

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Dr. Peter Frank , a professor at

Sept. 24, 2010. He joins Kaitlyn, 6,

Jessica (Virgilio) and James ’98

Rebecca (Riggle) Hall and her

Samuel Coffman received his

Mauria (Novak) Cartmill and her

Wingate University (N.C.), received

Caleb, 4, and Kara, 2. The

Kilmartin welcomed son Benjamin

husband, Dan, announce the birth

Master in Education Media Design

husband, Craig, announce the birth

the 2009 Debra M. O’Neal Award

McCanns live in Westlake, Ohio.

on Oct. 22, 2009. e

of son Micah Nathaniel on Sept.

and Technology degree from Full

of daughter Everly Jean on June 22,

for Excellence in Teaching. The

Bobby Parker

Matthew Maurer and wife Lindsey

8, 2010.

Sail University in Orlando, Fla., in

2010. She joins brothers Rowen,

honor was determined by students,

was married to

announce the birth of daughter

Allison (Mastroianni) Murray and

February 2010. He is employed at

4, and Jonas, 2. The family lives in

alumni and faculty colleagues. He

Joslyn Sutton

Trinity Grace on June 13, 2010. e

her husband, Jim, announce the

North East High School in Erie, Pa.,

Portland, Ore.

also was promoted to associate

on Oct. 30,

Meghan (Kellogg) and Robert

birth of son Cooper James on June

and also coaches the North East

Katie (Summers) and Nathan Crews

professor of economics.

2010. They

McMichael welcomed son Andrew

5, 2010. e

boys’ soccer team.

welcomed son Wesley William on

Beth (Lacey) and Todd Longreen

reside in

Sept. 23, 2010.

Thomas on July 17, 2010. e

Kristina (Odonish) and Robert

Danielle (Kohler) Corn and

announce the birth of daughter

Jacksonville, Fla., where Bobby

Corrie (Lindey) Nye and her

Pazehoski announce the birth of

husband Dave welcomed daughter

Michelle

Katelyn Elizabeth on March

works as a stock broker,

husband, Kevin, are the parents of

their daughter Lucy Elaine on April

Natalie Lynn on June 3, 2010.

(Hicks)

31, 2010. e

a commercial actor and

daughter Lillian Grace, born Feb.

14, 2010. e

Stephen Fix and his wife, Rachel

Ntampaka

Jonathan Worthington was

a stand-up comedian.

9, 2010. e

Serene (Patton) Robeson and her

Brockman, welcomed daughter

recently was

promoted to store manager with

Jeremy Sherman and his wife,

Sarah (White) Soundron and her

husband, Scott, welcomed son

Louisa Theo on March 18, 2010.

awarded a

TD Bank in Montgomeryville,

Alison, are the parents son Zachary

husband, Agnel, announce the

Grant Edwin on Oct. 20, 2010.

Richelle (Jobe) and Todd Gibson

Pa. An assistant vice president,

Thomas, born Sept. 7, 2010.

birth of their fourth daughter, Gloria

Serene also completed her master’s

announce the birth of daughter

in physics from Carnegie Mellon

Grady Summers joined Ernst &

Gayle, on Oct. 14, 2010. e

degree in music education from the

Madeline Jane on Oct. 31, 2010.

University in Pittsburgh, where

Young LLP as its Americas Leader

Heather (Oates) Wheeler and her

University of St. Thomas in

Brian Koble and his wife, Suzanne,

she is a member of the physics

for Information Security Program

husband, Steven, announce the

July 2010.

are the parents of son Peter Wayne,

department faculty. The family lives

Management services. He will help

birth of daughter Naomi Anne on

Brian Schkeeper and his wife,

born May 15, 2010. Peter has an

in Pittsburgh.

clients assess and manage their

Nov. 22, 2010. e

Amanda, welcomed son Edison

older sister, Felicity.

Deana (Gyergyo) Rocca and her

Samuel on Oct. 1, 2010.

husband, Tim, welcomed son

2001

Angela (Cetti) and Tim Maloney

Kathleen (Kahler) Verratti and her

announce the birth of son Ian

Bradley Carl on July 23, 2010.

Alison (Likins) Allin and her

husband, Daniel, welcomed their

Joseph on Sept. 24, 2010.

Heather (Gaasrud) Smith and

husband, Ryan, welcomed son

fourth child, daughter Abigail, born

Ryia Miller and Jeffrey Ellis were

husband Sean are the parents of

Charles Curtiss on Sept. 29, 2010.

Nov. 23, 2009. e

married March 28, 2010, in

Finn Anthony, born Oct. 13, 2010.

Washington, D.C. Currently, they

Megan (Oyler) and Nathan ’02

his responsibilities include new business development and personnel management.

1996

ALUMNI PRIDE | Four decades of graduates are on staff of the Quaker Valley School District in Sewickley, Pa. Showing their alumni pride are, from left: Matt Boice ’83, Diana (Gonzalez ’83) Falconi, Kristine (Koutoulakis ’92) Stedeford, Corrie (Lindey ’00) Nye, Cindy (Tanner ’77) Goldbach and Jonathan Truchan ’95.

Heather (Young) DeMuth and her

information security programs.

husband, Jim, are the parents of

Wendy Salerno

Erin (Buell) Morey and her

son Eli Michael, born Nov. 18,

and Adam Ross

husband, Brett, welcomed first

2000

2009. Brother Jacob is 4.

were married

child McKenna on Aug. 27, 2010. e

Dan Barnes and his wife, Alison,

Kathy (Klimchak) Marley and her

July 2, 2009,

Kristin (Shinn) Richardson and her

are the parents of daughter Reagan

husband, Gregg, welcomed their

in Wyckoff,

husband, Jeffrey, announce the

Madeline, born Feb. 12, 2010.

third child, daughter Ella Nancy, on

N.J. They

birth of son Bennett Gaston on May

Jennifer (Capela) Cafardi

Aug. 10, 2010.

now live in Sayville, N.Y. Wendy

25, 2010. He joins big sister Rylie.

completed a dermatology residency

Kelli (Gump) and Gregory Watson

is a pharmaceutical marketing

Keli Schroeffel and Corey Ballard

program at the University of

welcomed their son William on May

consultant and Adam is

are the parents of daughter Olivia

Alabama at Birmingham in June

17, 2010. e

sales director for a GPS fleet

Jo Azilee, born Sept. 12, 2010.

2009. She accepted a position as

management company.

Michael Schwartz and his wife,

assistant professor of dermatology

Kristy, welcomed twins Mason

at UAB. Her research interests

1997

The Allins live in Chesterland, Ohio.

master’s degree

Alison is a general dentist.

2002

are based in Tel Aviv, Israel, as

Troxell are the parents of Brooks

Heather (Patterson) and Benjamin

Megan (Wittenwyler) and Brian

Foreign Service officers.

Alexander, born Oct. 25, 2010.

Geaslen welcomed son Caleb

Beirne welcomed Emma Grace

Heather (Judy) Rivera and her

Curtis on Dec. 11, 2009. He joins

on Oct. 1, 2010. She joins brother

husband, Daniel, are the parents of

brothers Aaron, 4, and Seth, 2.

Brian III in Burlington, N.C.

daughter Sarina Ruth, born June 25, 2010. Beth (McMorran) Salesky and

2004 Lee Capper accepted a position as branch chief of applications

Amy (Passavant) and Jay ’95

1998

Andrew and Eden Joy, born on

include autoimmune diseases and

D’Ambrosio welcomed their third

Courtney (Labik) Barthelemy and

Sept. 29, 2010.

cutaneous infections and diseases

son, Trace, on June 17, 2010.

her husband, Ray, announce the

Lisa (Daniel) Shen and her

of the immunocompromised.

Jeffrey and Dianne (Tinkham)

birth daughter Honour Alexandra

husband, Allen, announce the

Currently, she directs the school’s

Danielson welcomed their third

on Oct. 7, 2010.

birth of their daughter Callie on

HIV dermatology clinic.

child, Emilie, on Dec. 6, 2008. e

Jan (Bridge) Beck and her

Nov. 12, 2009. e

Kelly (Sullivan) Dillon and her

Mark Lazzari and his wife, Lauren,

husband, Josh, announce the birth

Beth (Johnson) and Nathaniel

husband, Dana, welcomed son

welcomed daughter Maggi Ann in

of son Levi Aksel on April 11, 2010.

Soriano welcomed third child

Gabriel William on Sept. 28, 2010.

October 2010. The family lives in

Bridget (Kelly) Harmon and

Alaina on Dec. 6, 2010. e

Michael Foley and his wife, Erica,

Johnstown, Pa.

her husband, David, welcomed

Amy (Russell) and Jesse ’98 Litwak

daughter Emma Jane on June 15,

1999

Rosemary and Sally Joyce, born

2003

second child Summer Elizabeth on

announce the birth of daughter

2010. The Harmons live in Erie, Pa.

Lance Latham and his wife,

Sept. 17, 2009. e

Melody (Bernheisel) Agate and

July 18, 2010. Melinda Haring

husband Eric announce the birth of Liam Clifford on July 29, 2010. e Leslie (Eberlin) Smith and her husband, Derek, welcomed son Andrew Leslie on Feb. 22, 2010. e Elizabeth (Mihailov) and Todd Wentworth are the parents of Emily Adrijana, born July 21, 2010.

development at the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, located in Washington, D.C. e Andrea (Fragello) and Chad ’03 Erbrecht welcomed daughter Ciera Grace on Aug. 11, 2010. The family lives in Charleroi, Pa. Samantha (Morgan) Grissom and her husband, Joshua, welcomed

are the parents of twins, Alice

Anna Katherine on Mother’s

Renee (Kalp) Lego and her

Akiko, are the parents of son

Julie (Wagner) Giove and husband

husband Ed welcomed son Malachi

Day, 2010. e

husband, Aaron, announce the

Tyler Ikeyama, 1. Lance teaches

Joseph announce the birth of son

Edward on July 18, 2010. He joins

and Daniel

Diane (Coggins) and Dave ’99

birth of daughter Emma Grace on

English in Japan. He completed

Joseph IV on Sept. 9, 2010.

sisters Kiara, 5, and Fiona, 2.

Kimmage were

Mateer are the parents of daughter

Nov. 21, 2010. e

his master’s degree through the

Nalene (Filer) Hilker and husband

Erica (Long) Cappabianco and her

married in

husband, Christopher, welcomed

Sedona, Ariz.,

Anna Elizabeth, born March 20,

Rebecca (Benfer) and Ryan McAfee

University of Texas – Arlington.

Chris announce the birth of twins,

2009. Siblings are Joshua, 9,

are the parents of son Calvin David,

Kelly (Bubar) and Steve McCann

Nathaniel Christian and Grace

Sarah, 8, Tim, 5 and Samuel, 3.

born Aug. 28, 2010. e

welcomed son Carter John on

Noelle, on Dec. 7, 2010. e

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PARMA PLAYTIME | Alpha Beta Tau sisters and their families met for a second annual gathering at the Barnes’ home in Parma, Ohio. Row 1, from left: Melissa (Hinnebusch ’04) Barnes with Joey and Marne (Kaczmarek ’02) Miller with James. Row 2: Jennifer (Grossman ’04) McDowell, Lindsie (Nofsinger ’03) Newtz with Courtney and Bridget, and Amy (Sharpe ’04) Scragg with Matthew.

their son Noah Christopher on April 9, 2010. e

on June 12, 2010. The couple resides in

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Grove City College

Winter 2011 2006

2007

Emily Marsh joined Goehring,

Heather (McAllister) and Steven

Laryssa (Joseph) and Josiah ’08

Emily (Ball) Camp and her

Nathan Barrett joined Grossman

Rutter & Boehms in Pittsburgh as

’06 Lipp welcomed daughter

Nilsen announce the birth of son

husband, Michael, welcomed son

Yanak & Ford LLP in Pittsburgh

an associate attorney, school and

Lindsay Christine on Aug.

Joseph Isaiah on June 17, 2010.

as a senior accountant. He works

municipal law group.

14, 2010. e

The Nilsens live in Evans Mills, N.Y.

Levi Michael on June 21, 2010. Richard Ernst

in the assurance and advisory

Travis Mincey

LeAna Negron

Adam Palmer and friend Barrett

received the

services group.

and Candace

and 1st Lt.

Self have written, recorded and

doctor of

Rebekah (Pasquarello) Bert

Giddens were

Chris Schlener

released their self-produced

osteopathic

received an M.A. in technical

married March

were married

album, “Needful Things.” Their

medicine

theatre from Binghamton

13, 2010. The

Jan. 2, 2010,

band, Further Room, comprised

degree

University, SUNY, in May 2010. She

couple now

in Colorado

of singers, piano, bass, guitars

and her husband are now living in

resides in Tampa, Fla.

Springs, Colo. LeAna is a Pilates

and a violinist, has given shows

Osteopathic Medicine in May. He

Jackson, Miss., where she works

Nathan Peretic and his wife, Susan,

instructor at the local YMCA and

throughout South Carolina and is

has been commissioned a captain

as technical director at Belhaven

welcomed son Nathan Timothy

Chris is a C-17 pilot in the U.S.

featured on both live and internet

in the U.S. Army and is on active

University and is teaching several

on Oct. 21, 2010. They live in

Air Force. They now reside in Gig

radio shows. The album is available

duty, receiving residency training at

classes.

Pittsburgh.

Harbor, Wash.

through online distributors and

from the Lake Erie College of

Loren Hershey

Jonny Priano ’s composition,

in Washington, D.C. Later, he plans

and Heidi Neff

“Search Me, O God” will be

2009

to complete a two-year fellowship in

were married

published in April by Alfred

Elyse Frey is now an audit

child and adolescent psychiatry.

Sept. 12, 2010,

Publishing Co., Inc. This is Priano’s

staff accountant with Smith

at the bride’s

third choral work to be published

Ellliott Kearns & Company in

Rachel Stelzer

by Alfred.

Chambersburg, Pa.

and Shaun

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

ALEXANDRIA RELAXING | This group of Grovers met in Old Town Alexandria, Va., after the wedding of Brian Bosak ’06. Row 1, from left: Jared Sadowitz ’06, Jessica Prol ’05, Kristine Michalson ’08 and Anand Samuel. Row 2: Evan Feinberg ’06, Lisa Dougan ’06, Bryce Anderson ’05, Donnie Lawson ’06, Peter Tooley ’09, Lisa Schumacher ’08, Bethany Eicher ’06, Betsy Christian ’06, Matt Wilson ’07, JK Park ’05 and Laura (Thomas ’06) Abbott. Row 3: Jeff Thompson ’06, Aaron Kroenke ’06, VV Thiagarajan ’06, Zach Underwood ’07, Brendan McCommas ’07, Hannah Smith, Drew Wardlow ’07, Caitlin McGovern ’08, Ian Prince ’07, Holly (Fleischman ’07) Morgan and Michael Morgan ’07. Washington, D.C. Melinda is a

Pastor Jordan Miller-Stubbendick

Abigail (Brooks) and David ’04

Jennifer (Gifford) and David ’05 Lindemann welcomed their second

parents’ farm.

offers melodic rock, pop and acoustic sounds.

child, Ransom Edward, on May 31,

Loren spent three months after

Elizabeth (Ilyes) and Joshua ’05

Alyssa

Mills were

2010. e

graduation working in finance in

Ridley announce the birth of son

Laughlin and

married July

Niger, Africa, with Wycliffe Bible

Jacob Paul on June 6, 2010.

Gary Maurer

24, 2010, in Boiling Springs,

Rebecca (Hall) and William ’05 Lytle announce the birth of son

Translators. After three years in

Donna (Szabo) and Ryan ’04

’08 were

Elias Adam on June 8, 2010. e

public accounting and obtaining

Westcott welcomed son David

married March

Pa. They now make their home in

Amber (Matteo) and Patrick ’07

his CPA license, he took a senior

Ryan on June 15, 2010.

20, 2010, in

State College, Pa.

Pittsburgh. They now live in San

program officer at the National

accepted a call as full-time minister

Kitchin announce the birth of son

Moore welcomed daughter Ella

accountant position with HOPE

Democratic Institute, where she

at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church in

Eli Brooks on Nov. 7, 2010. e

Rose on July 14, 2010. The Moores

International, an international

2008

Diego, Calif., where Gary serves as

manages a democracy program

Bemus Point, N.Y., in fall 2010. Her

Elizabeth (Steele) and Joel ’06

live in Irwin, Pa.

microfinance organization in

Brittany (Thomas) Bowen and her

a U.S. Navy supply officer aboard

husband, Adam, is interim pastor at

Pearce announce the birth of

Andrea (Jeffries) and Joseph

Lancaster, Pa. He works with

husband, Blake, announce the

the USS Preble. Alyssa recently

financial reporting and training

birth of daughter Aurora Whitney

graduated from culinary school.

in Azerbaijan. Daniel is an independent consultant and a

nearby Bethel Lutheran Church.

daughter Mikayla Grace on Jan.

O’Donnell announce the birth of

senior fellow at the Homeland

Shannyn (Calardo) and Nicholas

12, 2011.

daughter Annabelle Grace on Aug.

of personnel in Ukraine, Russia,

on June 7, 2010.

Security Policy Institute. He is an

’03 Petersen announce the birth of

Debbie (Schmaldienst) and Sam

29, 2010.

China, Rwanda and Burundi. Heidi

Eric and Hope (Tinkey) Coyle are

author and expert on terrorist use

Abygail Lynn on June 27, 2010.

Richard welcomed daughter Lucy

Tim Roberts and Abigail Steadman

is a registered nurse working for

the parents of daughter Molly

of the media.

Jeff Pyles was named assistant vice

Noel on Oct. 29, 2010. Lucy joins

were married Oct. 9, 2010, in Saint

Lancaster General Health. They live

Isabelle, born Sept. 6, 2010.

Mary Ann Mangini headlined her

president – senior operational risk

brother Elliot in Grove City.

Albans, W.Va. The couple lives in

in Lancaster.

Heather Fraiz and Peter Stobaugh

first one-woman show, “Torch

specialist at Bank of America in

Laura (Perritt) and Braden

Grove City, where Tim works at

Taylor (Brown) and Richard ’08

were married Aug. 28, 2010. They

Songs with Mary Ann Mangini,” in

Charlotte, N.C. He and wife Lauren

Robinson welcomed daughter Emily

Grove City College.

Kimball announce the birth of son

live in Somerville, Mass.

September at the Strand Theater

(Zaepfel ’06) Pyles live in Charlotte

Euler on Dec. 22, 2010.

Roseanne Rogan and Greg Martin

George Cook on June 13, 2010.

Alan Gustafson and wife Nicole

in Zelienople, Pa. She wrote the

with their two sons.

Kristen (Schenberg) and Joshua

were married Sept. 5, 2009, in

Maria Klutinoty graduated first in

announce the birth of daughter

’04 Snyder announce the birth

Grove City. They live in Pittsburgh,

her class at the University of Akron

Kathryn Marie on July 19, 2010.

of daughter Natalie Clair on July

where Greg is working at M. Leco

School of Law. She passed the

Abigail Johnson

show’s script, which combined well-known love ballads and jazz

2005

standards. She is a drama, choir

Malinda Heist

29, 2010. Josh received his

and Roseanne is working at the

Ohio bar exam and is an associate

and Caleb

and music teacher at Shenango

and Nicola

Ph.D. in molecular pharmacology

National Fatherhood Initiative while

attorney at the law firm of Tzangas,

Dixon were

Junior-Senior High School.

Vitiello ’01

from the University of Pittsburgh

pursing an associate degree in

Plakas, Mannos & Raies in

married June

Drew McKelvy and his wife, Sarah,

were married

and is a postdoctoral researcher

nursing. e

Canton, Ohio.

12, 2010, in

are the parents of daughter Charis

Oct. 10, 2010,

investigating stem cell biology and

Joel Settecase and Aliza Schwarcz

Jonathan Mahtani and his wife,

Midlothian, Va.

Louise, born Aug. 18, 2010.

in Grove City.

neuroscience. e

were married March 6, 2010,

Keri, are the parents of three

They now reside in Henrico, Va.

Betsy (Hollo) and Brian ’03 Mezey

They now reside in McKean, Pa.

Kate (Pulley) Stotz and husband

in Northbrook, Ill. The couple

children: Levi, 3, Shane, 2, and

Abby works as a fifth grade teacher

announce the birth of son Samuel

Nicola is a pastor and Malinda is a

Luke are the parents of son Eli

now resides in the Wicker Park

new daughter Mayla Beth, born

at Veritas Classical Christian School

Jonathan on Nov. 18, 2010.

kindergarten teacher.

Aurelius, born May 29, 2010.

neighborhood of Chicago.

Oct. 4, 2010.

in Richmond.

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2010

SWISS SUMMER | These young Grove City College graduates worked at The American School in Switzerland last summer. They assisted students from around the world who spent the summer in Lugano learning English, Italian or French. From left, Kristin Andrews ’09, Shane Landis ’10, Shauna Kennedy ’10 and Stephen Wong ’10 say they regularly explored the country together, sampled local cuisine and reminisced about their alma mater.

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Grove City College

Winter 2011

in memory Dr. Robert R. Houston ’38 died Dec.

The Grove City College Alumni

Elizabeth (Connell) Patterson ’41

physician lived in Rimersburg,

to Avon Lake, Ohio. She enjoyed

Pa. Survivors include his wife and

Ruth Ann (Hookins) Alcorn ’50 died

Survivors include his wife, Margaret,

gardening and geneaology. Survivors

children, brother Dante Marguglio

Sept. 14, 2010. Before moving to

two daughters, a son, a brother and

include two sons, a daughter, a sister

’60, sister-in-law Cecilia (Kutcher

McKean, Pa., she was a lab tech and

grandchildren.

and grandchildren.

’48) Marguglio and Grove City

respiratory therapist with Titusville

College nephews.

Area Hospital. She was a past worthy

Kenneth C. Jones ’51 died Oct. 8,

matron in Eastern Star. Surviving are

2010. A chemical engineer, he spent

a daughter and granddaughter.

a career with Shell Oil in Houston,

Girl Scouts and American Field

Gladys “Toppy” (Mahan) McGowan Dr. Elmer S. McKay ’49 died Sept.

War II and member of the VFW.

substitute librarian, homemaker,

William, four children and nine

working at Preston Labs, she

15, 2010. He received two bronze

New Wilmington, Pa., for 40 years.

golfer and volunteer in Buffalo, N.Y.

grandchildren.

was a homemaker in Butler, Pa.

stars from service in World War II.

Jessie (Park) Brandes ’50 died

and his composing and performing

He treated the high school football

Survivors include a daughter, son

She stayed active in her church.

He practiced medicine in Green

Nov. 3, 2010. She enjoyed a

with musical groups at church.

Catherine “Jean” (Parker) Nageli

Survivors include a son, two

River, Wyo., and was with IBM for

long career with Camp Fire Girls,

Surviving are his wife, Virginia

’44 died Dec. 10, 2010. She taught

grandsons and a sister.

10 years. He retired to Phoenix.

retiring as executive director of its

(Wright ’52) Jones, three daughters,

Surviving are a daughter, two sons-

Beaumont (Texas) council. She

seven grandchildren and three great-

in-law and grandchildren.

lived in Beaumont, participating in

grandchildren.

(Connell ’45) McCafferty.

of each alumnus for whom the

children, including Janet Houston

Alumni Office receives written

’76; grandchildren and a great-

future students.

in Greensburg, Pa., before moving

veteran, he was a family physician in

Surviving are wife Evalyn; four

benefitting current and

an Army Air Corps veteran of World

Service. Surviving are her husband,

Henry Buhl Library in memory

of deceased alumni while

Shelby, retiring from GAF. He was

and grandchildren.

died Sept. 20, 2010. She was a

David Patterson ’67, and sister Helen

pays tribute to the lives

Fame. Surviving are four daughters

July 26, 2010. The long-time

28, 2010. An Army Medical Corps

team and was a Civil War historian.

a copy of the obituary. This

Dr. A. Eugene Marguglio ’49 died

Sept. 13, 2010. She taught math

’48 died Oct. 8, 2010. After

Association places a book in

notification of death, including

Dorothy (Lenhart) Philbrick ’47 died

high school commerce and business

Texas. He was known for his humor

in Pennsylvania and New York,

Robert C. Bretsnyder ’49 died Oct.

2010. Formerly a legal secretary for

later working for the Department

23, 2010. The resident of Cabot,

U.S. Steel, she made her home in

of Health, Education and Welfare.

Pa., is survived by five children, two

William P. Orr ’49 died Oct. 14,

decorated cakes. Surviving are her

June (Roth) Wahl ’51 died Aug.

Victor D. Davis ’39 died Aug. 7,

South Fayette, Pa. Survivors include

Retiring to Venice, Fla., she led the

sisters, seven grandchildren and a

2010. An Army veteran of World

husband, Robert, two daughters and

15, 2010. A nurse, she worked

2010. He worked with Co. 3 Erie

three children and grandchildren.

Welcome Wagon. Survivors include

great grandson.

War II and Korea, he worked as a

grandchildren.

at Allegheny General Hospital

grandchild.

Ruth (May) Ryan ’41 died Oct. 20,

(Pa.) of the Crawford State Police

certified financial planner with the

four children, grandchildren and

and helped people with carpentry,

Dorothy (Thoma) Denny ’42 died

plumbing and electrical work.

Nov. 13, 2010. She and her Navy

An Army veteran, he enjoyed

husband lived in Oklahoma, Texas,

church and outdoor activities and

(Pittsburgh) and in its home care

Lynn C. Burtner ’49 died Nov. 6,

Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Mary J. McNeish ’50 died Sept.

division. She was a longtime church

2010. A chemical engineer, he

He lived in Greenville, belonged to

29, 2010. She taught business for

choir member. Survivors include

Dr. Eugene D. Saare ’44 died Sept.

worked with Witco Corp. in Petrolia,

the Masons and American Legion

30 years in Champion, Ohio, and

her husband, Leo, four children and

and enjoyed travel. Surviving are his

later owned Mary Jean’s Shoppe in

three grandchildren.

great-grandchildren.

Margaret (Montgomery) Perrine ’36

the outdoors. Survivors include

Wyoming and Colorado, retiring to

3, 2010. After service in World War

Pa. He served his Butler community

died Dec. 6, 2010. The Meadville,

wife Shirley, a daughter, a sister,

Peoria, Ariz. She is survived by her

II and Korea, he was in the Naval

as an engineering consultant,

wife, Marian (Strausser ’49) Orr, and

Grove City. She belonged to many

Pa., resident was a school

stepchildren, grandchildren and

husband, Jack, three children and

Reserves. A dentist, he practiced

Boy Scout executive, Kiwanian

two sisters. Donations in his memory

education and civic groups, and led

Virginia (Sarver) Dorman ’52

teacher and church organist.

great-grandchildren.

four grandchildren.

in Ohio and San Diego. He enjoyed

and Mason. The Army veteran

can be made to Grove City College.

the hospital volunteers. Surviving are

died Aug. 19, 2010. A resident of

singing and sports. Survivors

was a church elder. Surviving are

a niece and great-nieces.

Portville, N.Y., she was a substitute

Survivors include four daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren

Virginia (Trostle) Jack ’40 died

Dorothy (Trax) Wieder ’43 died Oct.

include his wife, Marilyn, a son and

wife Mattie, two daughters, two

Glenn L. Smock ’49 died Oct. 16,

and brothers John Montgomery ’38

Nov. 16, 2010. She taught business

24, 2010. She lived in Titusville, Pa.,

daughter, three grandchildren and

grandchildren and sister Nelle Jean

2010. His career in education

John W. Powless ’50 died Aug. 24,

directed church choirs. Surviving

and Dean Montgomery ’47.

education and was department

owned neighborhood apartment

two great-granddaughters.

(Burtner ’46) Reardon.

led from teacher to principal to

2010. He was a superintendent at

are husband Dennis, a son and

superintendent in the Moniteau (Pa.)

three locations of Carlisle (Pa.) Tire

daughter, five grandchildren, two

teacher and a bookkeeper. She

head for the Pontiac (Mich.)

buildings and inspired community

Margaret (Bovard) Garrett ’37 died

School System. Surviving are three

there. She enjoyed music and

Virginia (Maxwell) LaFraniere ’46

Donald B. Carlson Sr. ’49 died Sept.

and Neshannock school districts.

and Rubber and a plant manager

great-grandchildren and three

June 29, 2010. She made her home

daughters, grandchildren, great-

poetry. Surviving are three children,

died Nov. 20, 2010. A resident of

8, 2010. An Army Air Corps veteran,

Living in Cochranton, he was

for Carlisle Syntec. The former

sisters.

in Tulsa, Okla.

grandchildren and a sister.

including Samuel Wieder ’78; four

Tucson, Ariz., she taught for 34

he had a long career with J&L

involved with the water authority,

Chamber of Commerce president

grandchildren and a sister.

years with the local school district.

Specialty Products. Most recently,

church, VFW and Shriners. He was

was an outdoorsman, enjoyed golf

Dr. Burr M. Rogers Jr. ’52 died Aug.

Marian G. Lechner ’37 died Aug.

Roberta J. Dierken ’41 died Sept.

After retirement, she traveled

he lived in Palatine, Ill., where he

an Air Force veteran of World War

and was a Navy veteran. Surviving

23, 2010. He lived in Grand Rapids,

17, 2010. Founding librarian of

26, 2010. She was activities

Anna (McClymonds) Butler ’44 died

Europe extensively and was active

served his church, Masons and

II. Surviving are his wife, Twila; two

are his wife, Winifred (Gamble ’52)

Mich., and worked for 45 years with

the Butler County (Pa.) Traveling

administrator for the Texins

Dec. 23, 2010. A lover of writing and

in the Women’s Charitable Club. A

Community Companion Volunteers.

daughters, including Brenda (Smock

Powless, son Todd Powless ’78, two

Metro Hospital. Surviving are two

daughter survives.

Surviving are wife Jeanne, three

’68) Oakes; five grandchildren and

daughters, five grandchildren and a

sons, two grandchildren and a sister.

children, grandchildren and great-

four great-grandchildren.

great-granddaughter.

Nelson G. Wheeler ’49 died Dec.

Samuel L. Bloomquist ’51 died July

17, 2010. He was an account

2, 2010. An Army veteran of World

31, 2010. He lived in Auburn, Wash.

executive with Alcoa Aluminum

Library, she was first driver of the

Association at Texas Instruments

reading, she edited the Hockessin

Bookmobile. She was active in

and a community volunteer in

(Del.) Community News, was a

parish activities and the historical

Dallas. She was a golfer and amateur

ministry counselor, helped the Tulsa

Francis L. Adams ’47 died Nov. 25,

society. Surviving are cousins.

paleontologist. Surviving are cousins

Psychiatric Center and supported

2010. An Army Air Force veteran, he

and friends. Virginia (Kohl) Rogerson ’37 died Oct. 8, 2010. She taught English,

Mildred (Card) Luebke ’41 died Feb.

Latin and French in Rimersburg, Pa.

13, 2009. She taught music and

James T. Shannon ’52 died May

grandchildren.

children’s activities. Survivors include

was assistant treasurer for General

Richard E. Freeman ’49 died Sept.

two daughters, grandchildren and

American Oil Company and a vice

22, 2010. A resident of Rochester,

War II, he had an extensive career

Survivors include wife Joyce (Fisher

in Pittsburgh and a Marine Corps

great-grandchildren.

president in finance with Cenard Oil.

N.Y., he formerly co-owned Schutt’s

with General Motors Corp. and

’52) Bloomquist.

veteran of World War II. He lived in

He lived in Dallas and was a church

Webster Dairy. Surviving are his

owned Wheeler Cadillac-Pontiac from 1977 to 1991. He served his

Joseph J. Jancse ’51 died Oct. 5,

wife Marjorie, three daughters, a

Parkersburg, W.Va. Survivors include

Living in Upper St. Clair, she was

piano. She lived in North East, Pa.,

Louise (Dickson) Dally ’44 died Jan.

trustee. Surviving are his wife, Doris

wife, Virginia (Schutt ’47) Freeman,

active in church and social groups. A

and loved animals. Surviving are two

13, 2010. Residing in Hockessin,

“Freddie,” four children and eight

three children, grandchildren and a

community and was named to the

2010. A resident of Macon, Ga.,

sister, grandchildren and great-

daughter and son survive.

sons and a grandson.

Del., she was involved with church,

grandchildren.

brother.

Johnstown (Pa.) Business Hall of

he worked for General Electric and

grandchildren.

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Winter 2011

friends

Margaret (Walsh) Sheridan ’52

and Venice, Fla., he was retired

bought and operated the Saratoga

John A. Tosh ’63 died Aug. 20,

engineer, and retired from Schneider

president of the New York State

Dr. Thomas X. Kissell ’76 died Dec.

died Nov. 20, 2010. A resident of

after 37 years with PPG. He leaves

Downtowner Motel in Saratoga

2009. He retired from DuPont,

National Trucking. An Army veteran,

Council of Churches. He lived in

9, 2010. A resident of Latrobe, Pa.,

Rumson, N.J., and Vero Beach, Fla.,

wife, Patricia, a daughter and

Springs, N.Y. She helped many

where he worked in engineering,

he lived in Ohioville, Pa., and was

Canton, N.Y., and loved fishing.

he and his wife owned a dental

Joseph C. Cicero,

her passion was interior design; she

grandchildren.

community groups. A son and

textile fibers and imaging systems,

church volunteer. Surviving are wife

Surviving are his wife, Barbara (Reed

practice for 29 years. He belonged

entrepreneur in

grandchildren survive.

both nationally and in Holland and

Rosalie, his mother, two sons, five

’71) McCoy, two children and four

to the American Dental Association.

residence and

India. A resident of Newark, Del.,

granddaughters and four siblings.

grandchildren.

Survivors include wife Mary, two

guest lecturer in

sons, parents and nine siblings.

entrepreneurship,

co-owned Elliott-Sheridan Interiors. Survivors include three children,

Francis C. “Frank” Mathews ’56 died

three brothers and six grandchildren.

June 28, 2010. He made his home

Richard B. Cross ’59 died Sept. 12,

he was a leader at his church and

in Lady Lake, Fla.

2010. The Army veteran owned and

with Habitat for Humanity. Survivors

Mary Kay (Smallwood) Sarkis ’68

Tedman G. Farren ’74 died Dec.

Frederick H. Willman ’52 died Dec.

died Oct. 30,

led James H. Cross Company in Erie

include his wife, Bert, a daughter,

died Oct. 16, 2010. She retired as

14, 2010. A Grove City resident,

Michael L. Hammond ’82 died

2010. He taught at the College

3, 2010. He worked in management

William O. Schaffnit ’56 died Oct.

and founded Lakeshore Grinding

two sons, grandchildren, a brother

a school teacher from Moon Area

he owned Campbell Asphalt

Sept. 27, 2010. He was a banker

since 2003, after founding and

for 33 years with Gulf Oil Corporation

23, 2010. He worked for 24 years

and Manufacturing. The community

and Grove City College cousins.

School District (Pa.) and lived in

Products for many years. He was

with 23 years of service at PNC

directing Systems Management,

and was a comptroller for St.

at U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh, then

leader supported youth athletics and

Hopewell Township. Surviving are

a Mason, active church member

and most recently was senior vice

Inc. He received innovation awards.

Luke’s Hospital in Houston, Texas,

retired from Thiokol after 17 years.

was a passionate hunter. Survivors

Thomas S. Johnson ’64 died Aug.

husband George, daughter Rebecca

and outdoorsman. Surviving are

president with TriState Capital Bank

Survivors include his wife and three

for four years. He volunteered in

He collected trains and coins, and

include wife Joan, three sons, a

28, 2010. After serving in the Air

(Sarkis ’99) Banks, a son, a sister

wife Janet, two sons and

in Pittsburgh. He was active in his

daughters. Memorial contributions

his community. Survivors include

made his home in Coeur D’Alene,

sister and 10 grandchildren.

Force, he began a 40-year career

and two grandchilren.

a brother.

church, was a coach for the Franklin

are directed to the Entrepreneurship

wife Joan, two children, three

Idaho. Surviving are two sons and

Regional Athletic Association and a

Program at Grove City College.

granddaughters and a sister.

two grandchildren.

in sales, marketing and real estate. C. Richard Sopher ’59 died Oct.

A talented athlete, he lived in

The Rev. Clinton A. McCoy Jr.

James E. Sweigard ’74 died Sept.

coach for the Murrysville Area Soccer

23, 2010. A Pittsburgh resident,

Paoli, Pa., and was active in his

’70 died Sept. 12, 2010. He was

16, 2010. He lived in Nashville,

Association. Survivors include wife

Frank E. Masland III , a College

Charles A. Gross ’54 died Nov. 17,

Gerald J. Burch ’57 died Dec. 5,

his survivors include wife Carolyn;

church. Survivors include his wife,

executive for partnerships of the

Tenn., and worked with Bridgestone.

Lorraine (Pysnik ’82) Hammond;

Trustee from 1970 to 1997, died

2010. He served in accounting

2010. He was a chemical engineer

daughter Pamela Sopher ’90;

Katherine (Aikens ’66) Johnson, two

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s

Survivors include his wife, Araceli,

a daughter and son; sister Traci

Jan. 22, 2011. Survivors include a

positions with Babcock & Wilcox

with General Chemical Co. The

siblings Robert Sopher ’53 and

sons, three daughters, a sister and

Synod of the Northeast and

three sons, his father and a sister.

Hammond ’84 and a brother.

brother and two sons.

Co. An Air Force veteran, he lived in

Air Force veteran lived in Berlin,

Evelyn (Sopher ’51) Robertson; plus

grandchildren.

Zelienople, Pa., where he was active

Md., and enjoyed golf and square

other Grove City College relatives.

in church and community, including

dancing. Survivors include wife

the library, Junior Achievement and

Madonna, four children, nine

Barbara (Bruder) Priestley ’60 died

Jan. 8, 2011. Formerly inspector

Little League. Survivors include wife

grandchildren and two siblings.

Aug. 2, 2010. She was an English

general of the Air Force, he retired

professor who taught at colleges

in 1998 as a three-star general.

Florence; four children, including

Lt. Gen. Richard T. Swope ’64 died

Alan Gross ’78; five grandchildren

Jane (McKee) Baker ’58 died June

including Point Park. She made her

More recently, he had his own

and brother Ralph Gross ’52.

28, 2010. She was an English

home in Pittsburgh and was an avid

Washington, D.C., consulting

teacher with the Penn Hills and

dog lover. Survivors include husband

business. He served on the College’s

Shirley (Whitesmith) Warren ’54

Youngsville (Pa.) school districts

Donald, two daughters, two siblings

Alumni Council and was awarded

died Oct. 1, 2010. She taught

and a substitute teacher at Kiski

and a grandson.

the Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni

English, Spanish and French.

Area School District. She lived in

Later, she and her husband owned

Brookville. Surviving are two sons, a

James E. Hall ’62 died Jan. 16,

and operated Chilson’s Home

daughter and two grandchildren.

2010. He lived in Jefferson Hills, Pa.,

Furnishings in Conneaut Lake, Pa.

Achievement Award in 1992. Survivors include wife Jane.

and served in the Army Reserve. He

The Rev. Stephen R. Frampton ’65

Survivors include her husband, Bill,

Donald L. Bauer ’58 died Dec. 3,

leaves wife, Darrell, three children

died Sept. 9, 2010. He was a retired

a son, two grandsons, three great-

2010. He was an executive in the

and four grandchildren.

clergyman in the Episcopal Church,

grandchildren and two brothers.

Department of Energy who later Dr. Frederick L. “Rick” Jenks Jr.

Wisconsin and Michigan. He later

Dr. William K. Baer ’55 died Oct.

International. An Army veteran,

’63 died Oct. 24, 2010. He was a

worked in business and banking,

7, 2010. He was a chemist with

he also worked as a civilian for

professor emeritus at Florida State

retiring to Indiana Survivors include

Nalco Chemical in Chicago, rising

the Department of the Army. His

University; their Center for Intensive

wife Kristeen and a son.

to technical director. He lived in

many awards include the Alumni

English Studies is named in his

Fort Myers, Fla., was president of

Achievement Award in the Field of

honor. He directed the school’s

Sam A. Liberto Jr. ’65 died April

his village association and traveled

Engineering in 1988. Surviving are

Panama Canal Branch Campus.

28, 2010. He made his home in

the state in his boat. Surviving are

his wife, Mary, two children and four

A Tallahassee resident, he was a

Pittsburgh. Surviving are two sons

wife Nancy, two children and four

grandchildren.

charter member of their soccer

and two grandchildren.

association, coached youth soccer

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Lois (Hannum) Collins ’58 died

and played goalkeeper for the

Dale R. Billheimer ’68 died May 11,

Samuel E. Miller Jr. ’55 died Nov.

Nov. 4, 2010. A lover of theater and

Tallahassee Blues. Surviving are his

2010. He worked at Penn Power in

28, 2010. A resident of Presto, Pa.,

opera, she and her late husband

wife, Lynn, a son and a sister.

Shippingport, Pa., as a production

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Winter 2011

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

Ada Christiana Fitzpatrick Born 12-9-09 Jon ’00 and Emily (Johnson ’01) Fitzpatrick

Alice Rosemary and Sally Joyce Foley Born 9-17-09 Michael ‘00 and Erica Foley

Miles Quentin Frank Born 2-9-09 Peter ’95 and Amy (Wray ’95) Frank

Caleb Curtis Geaslen Born 12-11-09 Benjamin ’01 and Heather (Patterson ’01) Geaslen

Claire Gregory Born 2-1-10 Chad ’90 and Annmarie Gregory

Elias Carsten Barbour Born 6-30-10 Douglas ’01 and Kristen (Lazer ’04) Barbour

Aurora Whitney Bowen Born 6-7-10 Brittany (Thomas ’08) and Blake Bowen

Ryan Anthony Cameron Born 4-27-09 Brian ’02 and Jenny Cameron

Joshua Carradice Born 12-30-09 John ’00 and Nanette Carradice

Jackson Morgan Grissom Born 5-18-09 Samantha (Morgan ’04) and Josh Grissom

Micah Nathaniel Hall Born 9-8-10 Rebecca (Riggle ’01) and Dan Hall

Anna Jo Havrilla Born 1-7-10 Laura (Ritchey ’87) and Jack Havrilla

Kai Nikolas Hoffmann Born 6-2-10 Michelle (Fekety ’03) and Guenter Hoffmann

Kate Marie and Drew Alexander Jacobson Born 2-4-09 and 9-1-10 Keith ’94 and Alissa Jacobson

Sophia Jean Cernicky Born 6-16-09 Jolene (Santoro ’99) and Shawn Cernicky

Garrett Anthony Cetti Born 4-27-09 Jon ’99 and Kristi Cetti

Myles Carey Chen Born 1-20-10 Melissa (Smith ’93) and Carey Chen

Natalie Lynn Corn Born 6-3-10 Danielle (Kohler ’02) and Dave Corn

George Cook Kimball Born 6-13-10 Richard ’08 and Taylor (Brown ’07) Kimball

Noah Riley Lehman Born 5-5-09 Nichelle (Ginder ’04) and Rodney Lehman

Jonathan Donald Louden Jr. Born 10-21-09 Johnathan ’03 and Brooke (Croft ’03) Louden

Madison Virginia Michael Born 11-11-09 Luke ’04 and Abbie (Turner ’03) Michael

Benjamin Moffitt Born 5-11-10 Jonathan ’04 and Jacqueline (Orres ’04) Moffitt

Daniel Levi Cox Born 3-21-09 Rebecca (Sullenberger ’93) and Joseph Cox

Caleb Justus Deems Born 9-14-09 Ingrid (Boehm ’02) and Barry ’02 Deems

Ali Ellison Born 9-10-07 Cathie Ellison ’85

Treyton Richard Ellison Born 2-16-09 Cathie Ellison ’85

Declan Michael Murphy Born 11-6-09 Jill (Burnfield ’03) and Ken Murphy

Olivia Kay Naprawa Born 4-17-09 Amanda (Zibners ’98) and Jim Naprawa

Landrey Aileen Navarro Born 10-18-09 Steven ’03 and Jill (Macintyre ’01) Navarro

Joseph Bert Ntampaka Born 7-9-10 Michelle (Hicks ’03) and Bertin Ntampaka

Chasen Matthew and Caden Daniel Petcovic Born 9-21-09 and 10-28-07 Steven ’01 and Alexandra (Phillips ’00) Petcovic

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

Ella Rose Moore Born 7-14-10 Patrick ’07 and Amber (Matteo ’06) Moore

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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Nolan Michael Orlando Born 7-8-09 Michael ’02 and Kathy (Keehlwetter ’02) Orlando

Hannah Grace Reckhart Born 5-18-09 Nicole (Sears ’03) and Andrew Reckhart

Bennett Gaston Richardson Born 5-25-10 Kristin (Shinn ‘98) and Jeff Richardson

Noah Haddon Sanders Born 11-17-09 Jon ’06 and Abby (Fitzpatrick ’02) Sanders

Ella Elizabeth Shockey Born 3-23-10 Andy ’02 and Elise (Pech ’02) Shockey

Reed Michael Tomashewski Born 11-18-08 Mike ’02 and Kristy (Ivancza ’02) Tomashewski

Sophia Marguerite Trammell Born 1-12-07 Sarah (Martin ’04) and Travis Trammell

Ryan Wallis Born 7-16-09 Jennifer (Taylor ’98) and Scott Wallis

Daniel Gordon Weese Born 8-31-08 Brian ’98 and Kimberly (Sensinger ’00) Weese

FRIENDS Luella Genelle Davis and Deacon Thomas Riley Born 7-27-09 and 3-13-09 to Andy ’03 and Genelle Davis and Jeff ’02 and Emily (Guthrie ’02) Riley

New Transcript Delivery Service Grove City College partners with the National Student Clearinghouse to provide students and alumni access to online transcript ordering. Customers can place a secure order, pay by credit card and track delivery. Now, customers can request online transcript delivery. This service sends a secure PDF email attachment to the recipient who may open, view and print the document. Security protocols embedded in the PDF document ensure its validity as an acceptable “official” transcript. Go to www.gcc.edu/Request_A_Transcript.php to read the College’s transcript request policy and access the order entry site.

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