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Class News & Notes
NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania, and all years are 2023 unless otherwise noted.
BIRTHS
’10s
Dr. Matthew James ’10, D’12 and Amanda Pone James ’10 welcomed Maeve Elizabeth James on Nov. 4.
Kristin Miller Nguyen ’10 and Giang Nguyen ’08 welcomed Ellaria “Ellie” Lam Nguyen on Jan. 24, 2024.
Suzanne “Suzie” Noyes Apgar ’11 and her husband Philip welcomed Charles Philip Apgar on July 18.
Mary Kent Humphries ’11 and Ryan Humphries ’12 announced that their newest little Dutchman, Henry Charles, joined big sister Grace on July 2.
Alex Loy ’12 and his wife Julie welcomed Kathryn Anne Loy on July 13.
WEDDINGS
’10s
Rebecca Johnson Miller ’12 and Matthew Miller ’13 married in Pequea on Oct. 29, 2022.
Sheryl Klus Suchocki ’13 married Matthew Suchocki in Wilkes-Barre on Nov. 11, 2022.
’20s
Morgan Decker ’20 and James Fey married on June 17 in Bedford. They welcomed Quinn Marie Fey on Dec. 13.
Dr. Maddie Dietz ’20, D’22 married Dr. Luke Tamberino ’21, D’23 in Lebanon on Dec. 9.
CLASS NOTES
’40s
Cawley “Dick” Stine ’48 celebrated his 100th birthday on Dec. 12. After acceptance to the University of Chicago’s meteorology program, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He earned his bachelor’s in Chemistry from LVC, then a doctorate in Analytical Chemistry at Syracuse University before a 35-year career with DuPont. Dick spent the next 15 years as the senior research chemist at Martin Processing, now Eastman Chemical Co., retiring at 85.
’50s
John Sant’Ambrogio ’54 is looking forward to the anniversary of his 70th year since graduating from The Valley. He received an LVC Alumni Citation in 1993 after a career as principal cellist with the U.S. Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. You can learn more on John’s Wikipedia page.
’60s
Dr. Leta Thompson ’69 is a counselor for the Carbon-Monroe-Pike Drug and Alcohol Commission.
Rev. William M. Thompson ’69 is a pastor at St. John’s Evangelical Church in Jim Thorpe.
’70s
Kathy McCutcheon Brown ’77, a retired elementary school teacher, co-founded Westmoreland Walks: Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer. Over the past 22 years, the nonprofit has raised over $1 million to make the fight against breast cancer easier for families in the county. She also owns Tasty Trek, a three-hour food and walking tour in Ligonier.
’80s
Dr. Daniel K. Meyer ’81 is the medical director for the Comprehensive Health Services program at the Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown. He leads the network’s programs in HIV treatment and prevention, LGBT Health, Sexual Health, and Gender Affirming Care, serving Northeastern Pennsylvania’s medically underserved population. Daniel previously served at the University of Pennsylvania’s Student Health Service, focusing on LGBT Health, Sexual Health, and HIV treatment and prevention for the university’s students.
Stephen Garnier ’85 and Susan Olinger Garnier ’87 hiked the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The trail spans from Georgia to Maine, and the couple hiked 2,198.4 miles.
Eve Lindemuth Bodeux ’87 was elected secretary of the American Translators Association at the organization’s annual conference in Miami, Fla., in Oct. She will serve two years as an officer and Executive Committee member. Eve is a Certified Translator and has been active in the translation industry for over 25 years.
’90s
Paul J. Bruder, Esq., ’90 was appointed Judge of the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. He was nominated by Governor Josh Shapiro and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate. Paul is a partner with Mette, Evans & Woodside in Harrisburg.
Chris Zebrowski ’91 lives in Stuttgart, Germany, where he is learning the language. Chris retired as a program manager, PMP, from Delcan, A Parson Company.
Dr. Douglas Zook ’92 retired after 29 years as a high school physics teacher, the last 19 at the Avon Grove School District in Chester County.
Dr. Paul Richardson ’96, professor of biochemistry and chair of the chemistry department for Coastal Carolina University’s (S.C.) Gupta College of Science, was the invited keynote speaker for all three of the school’s fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 15. He received the 2023 HTC Distinguished Teacher-Scholar Lecturer Award.
Dr. Ben Ruby ’96 is the supervisor of Online Learning at Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12, serving school districts in York, Adams, and Franklin counties.
Cornell Wilson ’96, president of the board and founder of Making a Difference of Lebanon PA, learned that his organization was named nonprofit of the year for 2023 by the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Natalie Hope McDonald ’97 donated “HOME I and II” (2022)—2 medium-density fiber wooden house-shaped 3D pieces constructed by Marcello Brening Barreraoil that she painted with oils and acrylics—to LVC. It is displayed in the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library.
Bishop Randolph E. Smith ’98, P’12, pastor of Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, Greencastle, was installed as Bishop in the Franklin District of LMC on Nov. 12. Randy and his wife Marianna live in Mercersburg.
Jeremy Wilson ’98 was awarded a certificate from the Under Secretary of USDA Rural Development for 25 years of Federal Government service, all with the USDA Rural Development. Jeremy is the deputy state director for USDA Rural Development in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jodi Greenfield Lancaster ’99, formerly a professor and dean of sciences at Elizabethtown College, was promoted to associate provost of student learning and dean of the faculty.
Jessica Bostdorf Ritchie ’99, M’06 was named to the City & State Pennsylvania Impact list 2023. Honorees are considered some of the Commonwealth’s most influential difference-makers.
’00s
Beth Light Brennan ’01 was named to the City & State Pennsylvania Impact list 2023. Honorees are considered some of the Commonwealth’s most influential difference-makers.
Dr. Meredith McGinley ’02 is an associate professor of psychology and chair of the Psychology, Professional Counseling, and Neuroscience Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.
Dr. David Taylor ’02 was promoted from associate dean for academic affairs and administration to assistant vice president for academic operations at Roanoke College (Va.).
Jordan Sigler ’03, Petty Officer First Class, completed a master’s in intelligence studies from American Military University. She is a guard with the Naval Base Kitsap Bremerton’s Security Forces and a fire controlman First Class in the U.S. Navy Reserves with UUVRON Flotilla 1.
Heather Culbertson Woodbridge ’03 was appointed vice president of operations at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg.
Tyler Frantz ’07, M’20 and Nick Buckwalter ’05, LVC men’s soccer teammates, coach their sons on the Iron Valley Boys’ Travel Team. The team played at halftime during LVC men’s soccer youth day.
Jill Kidulic Whiskeyman ’07, CEO of Simpatico Studios, which she founded with her husband, Steve Whiskeyman ’09, was invited to join the Forbes Agency Council (Boston, Mass.). She is invited to contribute articles related to small- and mid-sized enterprise growth to Forbes.
Daniel Youngs ’07, M’11 was promoted by the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority from Chief Financial Officer to Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 30. He completed the University of Wisconsin-Madison Solid Waste Landfill Design Interdisciplinary Professional Program.
Jaime Floyd Kauffman ’08, M’23 is a senior business systems analyst with Prime Therapeutics LLC.
Rachel Moore ’08 is the senior marketing manager for Enphase Energy’s O&M and Finance units in Phoenix, Ariz.
Steven Kurtz ’09 is the principal at Ernst & Young LLP.
Christina “Tina” Cosma Myers ’09 received her master’s in music therapy from Temple University, and her husband, Adam Myers ’09, received his master’s in curriculum from Penn State University. Tina is the general and choral director at Lower Dauphin Middle School and a music therapist (PRN) at the Hershey Medical Center. Adam teaches general and choral music at Mountain View Middle School in the Cumberland Valley School District and previously in the Lebanon and Palmyra school districts. He also vocal directs the high school musical and is an assistant boys’ soccer coach at CV.
Jackie Winchell, CPA, ’09 was promoted to principal at McKonly & Asbury, an accounting and business advisory services firm. She joined the firm in 2013 and is an assurance & advisory segment member.
’10s
Eileen Beazley ’10 is a technical assistant at the Myerstown Community Library. She previously served as interim director.
Anthony “Tony” Good ’10 was promoted to supervisor of fine and performing arts by the Cranford (N.J.) Board of Education. He spent the past 12 years teaching at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and has been director of the NFL’s New York Giants drumline for the past eight seasons.
Allix Sanders Streifel ’10 is a senior scientist II at BioNTech SE.
Wally Choplick ’12 was promoted to assistant director of LVC’s Breen Center for Career and Professional Development.
Dr. Matthew C. Smith ’12 completed his neurology residency with Kettering Health Network, then a one-year Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at The Cleveland Clinic. He is a physician (neurology and sleep medicine) at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem. Matthew, his wife Aleka Liazis Smith ’11, and his daughter Anastasía live in Allentown. His parents are Marianna and Bishop Randolph E. Smith ’98, P’12.
Kelly Fahnestock ’13 is a missionary in Rwanda and Kenya, serving with Way of Peace-Kenya, Ministries Kenya, and Hope Rwanda.
Lauren Fulmer Fenner, CPA, ’13, senior advisor at Brown Schultz Sheridan Fritz, won the 2023 Shining Star Luminary Award from the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. She is a senior manager of their Nonprofit Practice. Lauren was recognized by the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts’ Women in Science, Technology, Education, and Math (STEM) Awards as a Woman to Watch honoree in 2020.
Tony Sinico ’13 is the Lebanon School District’s new athletic director. He taught social studies at Cedar Crest High School for a decade and coached boys’ and girls’ lacrosse.
Kristin Yaquinta ’13 is the pre-cruise guest service manager for Carnival Cruise Line.
Heather Tran Smail ’14 is a QC project specialist at GlaxoSmithKline.
Lauren Ward ’14 is the founding band and orchestra director of Sonia Sotomayor Middle School in Adelphi, Md. She earned her master’s in music education from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
Dr. Stephanie F. George ’15 successfully defended her dissertation to earn her Ph.D. in music with a concentration in music theory from Temple University.
Alyssa Lancaster-Amsbaugh ’15 is a QC scientist at Kenvue.
Suzette Madanat ’15 earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Immaculata University in August. She is a Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio.
Jesse Shetrom ’15 is a museum educator at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania in Strasburg.
Cody Kelly ’16 was selected to be part of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) Professional Learning Community. CAN develops local and national teacher leaders in the arts to expand the impact of arts learning for students and their communities.
Cristalichia “Cristal” Acevedo Klein ’17, former manager of the LVC College Store, is senior retail area manager at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts.
Dr. McCauley “Mac” Meyer ’17 is a scientist I at CSL Seqirus.
Tommy Garner ’18 is a sixth-grade science teacher in the Cocalico School District after teaching Special Education for four years. He is also a coach for the Cocalico High School football team and helped lead them to district championships in 2022 and 2023.
Dr. Alisha Kelley ’18, D’20 is a pediatric physical therapist at Early Bird Therapy LLC.
Craig Stahl ’99, M’23 and Nathan Wingert ’99, M’23 visited LVC with their students for a music event and stopped by the Alumni Office for a visit in January 2024. Craig is the band director in the Cumberland Valley School District, and Nathan is a music teacher in the Lancaster School District.
’20s
Emily Leibley ’20 is an administrative officer at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy.
Ashley Miller ’20 is a Pre-K special education teacher in the Charles County (Md.) Public School System. She received her master’s in integrated curriculum with a concentration in special education from the American College of Education.
Kaitlyn McConnell ’21 was promoted to senior accountant at McKonly & Asbury, an accounting and business advisory services firm. She joined the firm in 2021 after twice participating in their internship program at LVC.
Shawn Mathews ’22 plays the principal role (Kevin G) in the North American tour of Mean Girls, the musical. The tour, which included stops in Canada, continues through mid-May.
Briley Cox ’23 is a marketing coordinator at RKL eSolutions LLC.
Matthew Davis ’23 sought the Republican nomination in Pennsylvania’s 92nd House District.
Patrick Hodgson ’23 is an associate scientist at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories.
Julia Kelbaugh ’23 is a music teacher in the Upper Perkiomen School District.
Elijah Knauer ’23 is a laboratory technician I at the McCormick Flavor Manufacturing Center.
Ben Maull ’23 is a human resources administrator at Flagger Force.
Griffin Weidler ’23 completed a strength and conditioning internship with the Michigan State University football team last summer. He is pursuing a master’s in strength and conditioning at Springfield College, Mass.
LVC Welcomes Newest Lifetime Vickroy Associates
The College extends its deepest gratitude to the most recent members of the Lifetime Vickroy Society in 2022 and 2023. Our 2024 honorees will be recognized in the fall. These members include:
Michael S. Beyer ’80 and June Collier Beyer ’80
Susanne Harley Dombrowski ’83 and Francis M. Dombrowski
William W. Focht ’63*
Judith Fonken Grem ’72
Jonathan Grote ’79 and Elizabeth Grote
Malik N. Momin ’83 and Mumtaz Momin
Chester Q. Mosteller ’75 and Janet C. Mosteller
Alan M. Newsome ’07 and Ashton R. Lattimore
Rocco H’17 and Nancy Ortenzio Foundation
Roberta J. Gable Reed ’67 and William M. Gates
Frank A. Ritrievi ’54 and Gail G. Edgar Ritrievi ’54
Gregory P. Schmidt ’79 and Donna L. Schmidt
Conrad M. Siegel H’18 and Gail Siegel
Carol A. Bronson Steiner ’61 and Richard E. Steiner
Gary W. Sterner and Susan M. Sterner
Joan R. Taylor ’68
Ryan H. Tweedie ’93 and Shana E. Barnes
Thomas W. Weik ’64 and Donna Ditzler Weik ’72
Hilary Vesell, Esq.
Lifetime Vickroy Associates are members of The Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society whose cumulative contributions to Lebanon Valley College total $100,000 or more during their lifetime, thereby demonstrating outstanding leadership support of the College. We look forward to welcoming a new class of honorees this spring.
*indicates deceased
Alumni Honored During Homecoming Weekend 2023
Five graduates were recognized for their career achievements and support of their alma mater on Oct. 15.
Bob Johns ’75, who retired after a 39-year hospitality career, received the Betty Hungerford ’54, H’09 Award for Distinguished Service to Lebanon Valley College. At LVC, Bob was a Lazin Executive in Residence, hosted the first regional Leadership Council Meeting, and supported the Lebanon Valley Educational Partnership. He co-chaired the 150th Anniversary celebration with Larry Bowman ’70 and chairs the Leadership and Alumni Council.
Dr. Anthony T. Marasco ’08, an internationally recognized composer and sound artist, accepted the Creative Achievement Award. His music and installations have been presented throughout the U.S. and five countries. Anthony is an Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Composition and Director of the New Music Ensemble at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Betty Ross ’14 received the Young Alumni Award. Betty previously worked with Heal Ministries and now serves as director of marketing and administration for His Heart for Africa in Jinja, Uganda.
Cornell Wilson ’96, president of the board and founder of Making a Difference of Lebanon PA, received an Alumni Citation. His community work includes coaching youth sports, volunteering for the United Way, and serving on the Day of Caring, Latino Health Fair, and Walk A Mile in Her Shoes committees. Cornell served as a Lebanon School Board member and Lebanon City Councilman.
Karen A. Young, SPHR, SHRM-SCP ’84, an entrepreneur, small business owner, and consultant for 35+ years, received The Distinguished Alumnus Award. She founded HR Resolutions in Harrisburg in 2005, authored two books, and holds degrees from LVC and St. Francis University and certifications from The Wharton School of Business, Cornell University, HR Certification Institute, and Society for Human Resource Managers.
Alumni Inducted into the Hall of Fame
Five alumni representing six sports were inducted into the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2023 in October. The former star student-athletes inducted were:
Jenn Cronin ’11—Women’s Cross Country/Women’s Track and Field
The first female to qualify for the NCAA Cross Country Championships in school history, Cronin won the 2009 Mid-East Regional Championship and was named the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Regional Athlete of the Year after finishing 56th at the National Championships.
She also qualified for the National Championships the following year, finishing 41st. Cronin was voted to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) All-Century Team in cross country as a three-time All-MAC First Team selection. She won the MAC Track Athlete of the Year for Women’s Indoor Track & Field in 2011 after capturing the mile and 5,000 meters at the MAC Championships. Cronin qualified for the National Championships in the 1,500 during the outdoor season, finishing 17th.
Sarah Dietrich Linn ’03—Field Hockey
A two-time All-Commonwealth Conference selection, Dietrich Linn earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Region honors in 2002. She was selected to play in the NFHCA North/South Senior All-Star Game. She was tabbed a First Team All-Commonwealth selection in 2002 and a Second-Team honoree in 2001. The Dutchmen captured the Commonwealth Conference Championship in 2000, leading to one of two NCAA Tournament appearances during her career.
Dietrich Linn was an excellent student, earning a spot on the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) College Division Women’s Academic All-District II At-Large Team in 2003, and the Verizon Academic All-District Second Team in 2002. She was honored as an NCAA PostGraduate Scholar in 2003.
Dr. Laura McMillen ’11—Softball
The first two-time Conference Pitcher of the Year in program history, McMillen holds LVC career records for appearances, shutouts, and strikeouts. She was tabbed the Commonwealth Conference Pitcher of the Year and Co-Rookie of the Year while earning a spot on the First Team in 2008. McMillen earned All-Conference honors all four years with three First Team nods and one Second Team selection. McMillen won her second Commonwealth Pitcher of the Year award in 2011.
McMillen, who threw two no-hitters in her career, led the Dutchmen to the 2008 Commonwealth Championship and two NCAA Tournament appearances. In the 2010 NCAA Tournament, McMillen earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team at the Ithaca, N.Y., Regional. She was named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll and the Capital One/CoSIDA Academic All-District Third Team.
Nicole Snyder ’13—Women’s Soccer
The first All-American in LVC women’s soccer history, Snyder ranks second at LVC in career points, goals, and game-winning goals and holds the record for most games started. She earned All-Commonwealth honors all four years and was voted Player of the Year in 2011. Snyder was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America All-America team after a fantastic 2011 season while leading the Dutchmen to the Commonwealth Championship game and an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament.
Snyder garnered Second Team AllRegion in 2012 after recording 31 points on 13 goals, including six game-winning goals and five assists, as the Dutchmen made their second consecutive appearance in the Commonwealth Conference Championship game and qualified for a postseason bid to the ECAC South Tournament.
David P. Zimmerman ’07—Football
The first Dutchman to play in a football senior All-Star Game, Zimmerman was invited to play in the 2006 Aztec Bowl and East Coast Bowl. The offensive lineman appeared on the All-MAC Team twice and on the D3Football.com All-Region Third Team as a tackle in 2006. Zimmerman was recognized as a Second Team All-MAC selection in 2005 and then a First Team selection in 2006.
Zimmerman played and started in 36 games during his four years. In his senior season, he helped lead the way for an offense that ranked second in the MAC in rushing (166.6 yards per game), third in passing (182.9 yards per game), and third in scoring (23.5 points per game). After lining up at left tackle over the first four games, Zimmerman started five of his last six games at tight end, where he made five catches for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
