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Moving in a New Direction THE S C I E N C E O F M OTI O N
THE VALLEY Volume 38 | Number 1 Dr. James M. MacLaren, President Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
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The LVC Concert Choir participated in a fun photo session on the Academic Quad before embarking on its annual spring tour.
CONTENTS
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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20% ALUMNI GRADUATE STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
MOVING IN A NEW DIRECTION: THE SCIENCE OF MOTION The Lewis Human Performance Lab in the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion has drawn from across campus to become an academic center for exercise science majors and students in at least eight other academic programs.
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CLASS NEWS & NOTES
EDWARD & LYNN BREEN CENTER FOR GRADUATE SUCCESS
TAX-WISE GIVING FROM YOUR IRA
IN MEMORIAM
CAMPUS VIEW
GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
ON THE COVER Chris Thompson ’21 (l.) works with Dr. Diego Ferreira, assistant professor of exercise science in the Lewis Human Performance Lab. (l. to r.) Dr. Robert Creath, director of the Lewis Human Performance Lab and associate professor of exercise science, Emily Thrush ’21, and Dr. Andrew Milosz, clinical assistant professor of exercise science, are in the background.
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Dear LVC Community, I write having just participated in my second live Commencement since becoming president almost two years ago. It was a joyous day and a beautiful reminder of why we work so tirelessly to help our students achieve success. It also was a reminder of the importance of everything you do as alumni and friends of the College, from mentoring students and offering internships and clinicals to donating to scholarships and employing our graduates. Thank you! We were also delighted to recognize the achievements of Dr. Si Pham ’79 and Giovanni Ferrero with honorary degrees. As you’ll note in the following pages, there is much good news occurring at The Valley. We broke ground on our new Nursing and Interdisciplinary Health Education Facility on May 6 and will enroll our first class of nursing majors this fall. We’ve also completed several updates and enhancements to the Louis A. Sorrentino ’54 Gymnasium and our very own Stacey Hollinger, LVC’s all-time winningest softball coach and current associate director of athletics and senior women’s administrator, received the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) Lou Sorrentino Award. Elsewhere in athletics, nine of our 10 spring sports teams qualified for the MAC playoffs, with baseball, softball, and men’s and women’s tennis winning or sharing regular season Commonwealth titles. Three students were named MAC Senior Scholar-Athletes: Lauren Wick (women’s cross country), Owen Buhr (men’s indoor track and field), and Olivia Cindrich (women’s ice hockey). On the academic side, three more students were named Fulbright Finalists: Lexi Kerstetter ’21 (biology, Taiwan), Robbie Moul ’22 (ACS chemistry and neuroscience, Hungary), and Julia Resele ’21 (early childhood, special education, and Spanish, Spain). Twenty-four LVC students have received Fulbright awards, including 14 since 2016 when Dr. Philip Benesch, chair of social sciences, director of prelaw, and associate professor of political science, added the role of director of external scholarships and fellowships. Well done, Philip! Finally, I also had the honor of attending LVC’s first Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society dinner in three years this spring. It was a delightful celebration. Gina and I were so happy to meet many of our most loyal and generous donors, as well as celebrate the 15 families welcomed into the prestigious Lifetime Vickroy Associates Society, two new Laureate Society inductees, and the 406 families in the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society. Please enjoy your summer. I look forward to seeing you back on campus in the fall! Best regards,
James and Gina MacLaren
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Renowned Pianist Performs Capacity Concert Madame Ruth Slenczynska H’75, the last living pupil of Sergei Rachmaninoff, performed a two-hour concert to celebrate her 97th birthday and the release of her new album by Decca Classics, My Life in Music, in February. Slenczynska, who received an honorary doctor of music degree from LVC in 1975, performed music by Mozart, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev before returning to play a piece by Chopin after a standing ovation from the capacity crowd. Writers, photographers, and videographers from the New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning Show, and Voices of America covered the concert.
Dr. Brown-Haywood Named AVP President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D., announced the appointment of Dr. Felicia Brown-Haywood as LVC’s first associate vice president of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Institutional Success. Brown-Haywood oversees the Office of Intercultural Affairs & Inclusive Programs in this new cabinet-level position. Brown-Haywood forged a successful career working in Inclusive Excellence. Before LVC, she was the chief diversity officer at Millersville University. There, she developed initiatives to ensure that underrepresented members of the Millersville community were supported and valued. Previously, Brown-Haywood worked at Penn State– Harrisburg, where she developed and executed programs to achieve equity on campus. “After eight months in my new role, I remain excited about leading positive change
Madame Ruth Slenczynska H’75 and Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, LVC professor of music
throughout the Lebanon Valley College community,” said Brown-Haywood. “In my brief time interacting with the College’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni, it is clear that the goal is to create a climate of Inclusive Excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion-driven curricular and co-curricular practices is a high priority.”
Hispanic Heritage Celebrated Last fall, LVC’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration included presentations by Dr. Larry LaFountain Stokes of the University of Michigan and Nicole M. Guidotti-Hernández of Emory University. There also was a day of traditional food
20% Alumni Graduate Studies Scholarship • Master of Business Administration • Master of Science in Intelligence & Security Studies • Business Certificate programs Contact Kate Gerdes ’05, graduate & professional studies enrollment specialist, at gerdes@lvc.edu to learn more about our graduate programs.
in the Lehr and Phillips Dining Hall.
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LVC Hosts 9th Symposium on Inclusive Excellence Saul Flores, a philanthropist, photojournalist, and speaker, keynoted the College’s annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence in February. President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D., introduced the day by highlighting the community’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable campus. “This annual symposium helps raise our awareness of difficult issues around diversity, and it engages the campus in conversations and reflection,” said MacLaren. “Inclusive Excellence recognizes that our educational mission is strengthened when we ensure that we include diverse voices and lift each other up daily… the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion can only succeed if it is a priority for every one of us every day.” The afternoon featured more than a dozen interactive simulations, dialogues, and educational sessions based around inclusivity. Flores hosted a session focusing on activism strategies to move passions to action.
Students Create Onesies for NICU Babies
Students in DigiVal (Digital Valley Club) used the technology available in the Digital Communications and Interaction Design programs to design and deliver onesies to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies and graduates at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. The project began at the suggestion of Alyssa Matheus ’22, digital communications, who par-
(front, l. to r.) Alyssa Matheus ’22, Aimee Bealer ’22, Sofia Pascuzzo ’22
ticipated in a similar project while
(back, l. to r.) Andy Brown ’22, Trent Moody ’22, James “Jamie” Zilinski ’22, Jake Triano ’22
in high school for the Women and Babies Hospital in Lancaster.
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President MacLaren Inaugurated In October, the LVC community was finally able to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. James M. MacLaren as the institution’s 19th president. During his inauguration speech, President MacLaren, who arrived at LVC in July 2020, noted three principles that define his leadership style. First, Always value the importance of people and community. “An organization that values trust and grace is on course to achieve its vision. LVC has this ethos.” Second, In times of duress, the need to care for oneself and care for each other takes on great significance. “As LVC’s leader, I will ensure that resources, programs, and policies are in place to support wellness and well-being—from psychological and physical health to student financial education to employee support and investment.” Lastly, Out of crisis, seek opportunity. “When unexpected, dark times occur, they force us to reevaluate everything… Now is the time for hope, vision, and imagination. Now we will plan for better days and bet-
(l. to r.) Gina, Meg, James, Emily, and Carolyn MacLaren
ter ways of being.”
Suzanne H. Arnold H’96 Endows Gallery Directorship In December, President James M. MacLaren, Ph.D., announced that Suzanne H. Arnold H’96 had made a generous gift to create The Suzanne H. Arnold Endowed Gallery Directorship. Her donation will expand the Gallery’s resources to promote further engagement with the arts. Suzanne has also included a $100,000 challenge to donors in her gift. Ronald Schrotberger and Suzanne H. Arnold H’96
Please consider donating to the challenge at www.lvc.edu/gallerychallenge.
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Alumni Award Recipients Honored Five outstanding alumni were honored for their careers and contributions to their communities and alma mater during Homecoming 2021. Visit www.lvc.edu/ alumni-awards-2021 to watch their videos and learn more about our recipients. Dr. JonnaLynn Mandelbaum ’69, author, educator, health professional, philanthropist, international health consultant, and advocate for displaced women and their children, received the Distinguished Alumna Award, LVC’s highest alumni award. (l. to r.) Darrell Duri ’22, Dr. JonnaLynn Mandelbaum ’69, Fatima Madondo ’22
Jasmine Ammons Bucher ’97, M’11, P’14, P’23, theater director at Palmyra Area High School, LVC’s director of educational technology, and adjunct instructor in education, received the June Herr Outstanding Educator of the Year Award.
Jasmine Ammons Bucher ’97,
(l. to r.) Phylicia Carter, Marsha Curry-Nixon ’04,
M’11, P’14, P’23
Timothy White
Marsha Curry-Nixon ’04, founder and executive director of Amiracle4Sure Inc., received an Alumni Citation, which is presented to several alumni each year who have achieved outstanding accomplishments in their field. Todd Snovel ’06, chief leadership and engagement officer, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania, was awarded an Alumni Citation. Dr. Eric Roden ’83, professor of geosciDr. Eric Roden ’83 and Sue Jones ’92
Todd Snovel ’06
ence at the University of WisconsinMadison, received an Alumni Citation.
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Wig and Buckle Performs Macbeth The Wig and Buckle Theater Company staged several sold-out shows of Shakespeare’s Macbeth in February. Directed by Ryan Dennehy ’22, history and political science, student performers shared the tale of three witches telling Scottish General Macbeth that he would be King of Scotland.
Tatiana Gonzales ’25
Three Named Fulbrights The Fulbright U.S. Student Program announced this spring that three LVC students were named Fulbrights: in January: Lexi Kerstetter ’21, biology major and psychology minor, Taiwan; Robert Moul ’22, ACS chemistry and neuroscience, Hungary; and Julia Resele ’22, early childhood, special education, and Spanish, Spain. Liam Schmidt ’22, English and Spanish, was named a semifinalist for Spain. LVC is regularly recognized as a top-producing institution for the Fulbright Program.
SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Grant LVC’s Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders received a 2021 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd Grant from the Parkinson Voice Project last fall. The grant will provide training for fourth- and fifth-year speech-language pathology majors in the SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd programs and materials to run the programs, according to Dr. Helga McCullough, assistant professor of speech-language pathology. “The grant is of significant benefit to our graduate students who will now be trained in an effective, evidence-based treatment for communication issues experienced by those with Parkinson’s.”
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(front, l. to r.) Carter Schmidt ’22, Cassidy Reed ’22, Jerel Straley ’22 (back, l. to r.) Eva Hain ’24, Angelina Coleianne ’23, Ellamay Cassidy ’24, Amelia Myers ’22, Emily Zavadak ’22
AT Students Volunteer at Boston Marathon
LVC Receives Grant for Prevention of Sexual Violence The College received an It’s On Us PA Grant toward the Give Respect, Get Respect: Comprehensive Support for Preventing
Athletic training graduate students Cole Hartert ’21, M’22, Alexis
Sexual Violence campaign. Through an integrated approach
Prettyman ’21, M’22, Autumn Gessner ’21, M’22, Kaylee Scheirer
to education, support, and program management, College
’21, M’22, Erika Schell ’21, M’22, and Morgan Martin ’21, M’22
staff will foster a campus environment that will broaden
served as medical staff volunteers at the 125th Boston Marathon
understanding of sexual assault/sexual violence, foster how
this past October. The students continued a long-time LVC con-
and where to report sexual assault/violence, develop mech-
nection that traces to 2011 when Dr. Joe Murphy, director and
anisms for gaining support in dealing with sexual assault/
associate professor of athletic training, began volunteering as a
violence, and create a data-driven system that informs all
medical advisor for the historic race.
aspects of the campus program.
Students Shine During Kwanzaa Celebration The Black Student Union and members of the Celebration LVC Taskforce hosted a Kwanzaa celebration in Dec. President
Dr. Nate Gadsden gave a resounding
Kwanzaa. Evelyn Colón, advancement
historical overview of the context for
coordinator, and Dr. Terrence Alladin,
Kwanzaa, followed by the lighting of
assistant professor of criminal justice,
the candles by Johña Wetzel ’24, Jolly
were the staff and faculty recipients.
Abouseif ’24, Yonaira Velazquez Seguinot ’24, Taylor Mazanek ’24, Margaret Mailey ’24, Ethan Tirado ’22, and Raynae Bosley ’22 to recognize the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Shellann Worthen ’22, Asma Badaway ’25, and Darrell Duri ’22 shared self-narratives on what they bring to the LVC community. Bosley then delivered a final musical performance that filled the room
James MacLaren welcomed guests be-
Next, the inaugural Nguzu Saba Award
with the power of uplifting unity. Kayla
fore Chris Luzon ’25 performed When We
was introduced to recognize individu-
Spiller ’22, Wetzel, and several other stu-
Were Young by Adele. Keynote speaker
als who embody all seven principles of
dents helped organize the event.
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Students Celebrate Habitat Completion During the past three years, numerous students, faculty, and staff volunteered hundreds of hours with Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity to refurbish a Lebanon home. Please visit the LVC YouTube channel to hear from Dayshalee Rosario Cruz ’20 and others about this organization’s life-changing impact on our community and see the keys being turned over to the new homeowner in January. Habitat is just one of many key partners in the College’s new strategic plan, Imagine LVC, which includes “Service and Citizenship” as a College-wide value.
Commemorating Black History In February, the College celebrated and engaged in dialogue around Black identities and Black Health and Wellness as part of Black History Month. In addition to the annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence, there were Ted Talk Tuesdays, films such as At the River I Stand, an African American Read-in, and Head-
(l. to r.) Bob Bone, Duncan Sandy, Dr. Christopher Heffner,
wrap Day. The last week of the month was packed with events,
Jacob Weller ’20, Emma Young, ’21, Madeline Teitsma ’21
including a Unity Vigil hosted by the Black Student Union that featured poetry, songs, and inspiration; performance by Dr. Tony Leach ’73 (below) and MOJATUBA celebrating the contributions
Marching Band London-bound
of African Americans through song, dance, and story; and Taste
The Pride of The Valley Marching Band, under the direction
of Africa dining experience.
of Dr. Christopher Heffner, associate professor of music, was invited to perform in London’s New Year’s Day Parade & Festival at the turn of 2022–23. “We are honored to be invited to perform during the parade,” said Heffner. “This has been several years in the making, and we are excited to proceed with this trip. I extend an invitation to all Pride of The Valley alumni to come and join us for this historic event.”
HSO Returns to The Valley The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (HSO) will resume its annual Summer Concert Series with a performance on LVC’s Academic Quad on June 30, 2022, at 8 p.m. All are welcome to bring their blankets, chairs, and picnics to enjoy this free concert.
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Athletics
(l. to r.) Scott Mailen ’82, Andrea Hoover Castilow ’11
LVEP Golf Tourney in June
Jeff Koegel ’95 and Rick Beard ’90, M’92
Beth Woerner Joins Baseball Staff Beth Woerner (right) joined LVC baseball as an assistant coach last fall. She is one of the few woman assistant baseball coaches in the NCAA and is presumed to be the
The 33rd Annual Lebanon Valley
only full-time assistant. Woerner brings
Education Partnership (LVEP) Golf
extensive coaching knowledge from the
Tournament is on Friday, June 24,
University of Charleston West Virginia and
at Fairview Golf Course this year.
Baseball Prospectus and playing experi-
Please join us for the 1:30 p.m.
ence as a member of the D.C. Thunder and
shotgun start to help support the
Baltimore Pirates of the Eastern Women’s
success of our LVEP students.
Baseball Conference.
Visit www.lvc.edu/lvep or contact Evelyn Colón at 717-867-6325 or colon@lvc.edu for additional information or to register.
Jimmy Curran ’07, Brad McAlester
“We are thrilled to have Beth with the baseball program,” said Head Coach Jonas Fester. “Her breadth of experience in and around the game will help our program immensely.”
Dutchmen Dominate Albright In LVC’s 100th all-time meeting against Albright on the gridiron, the Dutchmen cruised to a 25-2 victory behind Tim Ervey’s ’23 two scores and 271 rushing yards, which set a new single-game program record. The LVC student body, per tradition, marched to Kreiderheim, home of President James M. MacLaren, to President James M. MacLaren and Tyler Lutz ’20, M’21
request the half-day before Thanksgiving off from class.
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Five Inducted into Athletic Hall of Fame Five distinguished alumni were inducted into the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend 2021. The former student-athletes were Andrea Hoover Castilow ’11 (women’s basketball), Jimmy Curran ’07 (men’s basketball), Jeff Koegel ’95 (men’s cross country), Nick Orfanella ’07 (men’s track & field), Nick Orfanella ’07 and Rick Beard ’90, M’92
and Mimi Sullivan ’08 (field hockey, did not attend).
Buhr, T&F Teams Shine at MACs Owen Buhr ’22 won four gold medals and
Eschinger ’24 to earn silver in the 4x800m
a silver medal and broke a Middle Atlantic
relay. Darrian Berkheimer ’25 was the top
Conference (MAC) Indoor Championship
individual finisher on the women’s side
record (60m hurdles) on his way to earn-
with a silver in the 400m, with Melena
ing MAC Track Athlete of the Year honors
Koutch ’25 and McKenna Loughney win-
in Feb. Buhr won gold in the 60 hurdles,
ning bronze medals in the high jump and
200m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relay events,
weight throw, respectively. Berkheimer
with school-record time in the 60m to
added to her medal haul with silvers in
earn silver. He shared the duo of golds
the 4x200m and 4x400m relays, team-
with relay teammates Owen Linder ’25,
ing with Laura Good ’25, Alyssa Peiffer
Logan Grauer ’22, and Zach Reed ’23.
’23, and Hannah McCurdy ’22 for both
Reed also won a bronze in the 60m hur-
second-place finishes. Keri Jones ’20,
dles. Vinny Ferrizzi ’23 won an individual
D’22, Julia Resele ’22, Julia Wawrzynski
bronze in the 800m and combined with
’23, and Lauren Bunke ’22 followed with a
Andy Loy ’23, Alec Di Cesare ’25, and Mac
bronze in the 4x800m relay.
Wick ’21, D’23 Qualifies for NCAAs, Again
Owen Buhr ’22
Lauren Wick ’21, D’23, the 2021 Middle Atlantic Conference Women’s Cross Country individual champion, qualified for her second Women’s Cross Country NCAA Championship last fall, besting her 2019 appearance by 14 seconds. She continues to pile on academic and athletic accolades, including being named a CoSIDA Academic All-District team member, MAC 2021 Fall Senior Scholar-Athlete for women’s cross country, MAC Outdoor Track Champion in the 5K and 10K, and two school records.
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How academics, athletics, and avatars converge. by Dr. Tom Hanrahan, Joshua
exercise and fitness industries. Initially
Hildebrand ’22, and Alison Wenger
planned as a space for exercise science
When Karen Lewis Schmitt ’80, a member of the College’s Board of Trustees since 2013, was first approached about helping make the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion a reality, she had no idea of the
majors to facilitate student-faculty research in applied kinesiology when it opened for the fall 2018 semester, the Lewis Lab has drawn from across campus to become an academic center for students in at least eight other majors.
ripple effect her generosity would cause.
Schmitt immediately thought to recognize
Schmitt’s gift helped create the Lewis
her dad, Dr. Maurice Lewis, an internist
Human Performance Lab (Lewis Lab), a
who retired at age 79. “I wanted to honor
facility that rivals those found in larger
him, and this seemed like the perfect way
academic research institutions, research
to do so and help my alma mater at the
labs in academic medical centers, and re-
same time. Taking him on a tour of the lab
search and development facilities in the
was such a proud moment for us.”
n o i ot
(top): Karen Lewis Schmitt ’80 (bottom, right, l. to r.): Alex Renninger ’22, Keyonda Carter ’21
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(top): Alice Thorsen ’22 (bottom, l. to r.): Morgan Martin ’21 M’22, Dr. Robert Creath
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Endless Possibilities After Dr. Robert Creath, director of the
to collaborate, but because of COVID, it
major after meeting Professor Ritchie at
Lewis Human Performance Lab and
wasn’t until this past August that we were
an open house. Almost from her first day
associate professor of exercise science,
able to start the first project.
on campus, he got her involved in the
arrived at The Valley from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, he anticipated working with students in the Exercise Science and Physical Therapy programs. He also brought experience as a rowing coach at various universities and private clubs, where he first learned kinetic chain analysis (an engineering concept to describe human movement),
“Now, we are one of a select few mid-
research project.
Atlantic institutions that have the capacity
“I am super interested in designing and
to teach, let alone create, motion-capture
problem-solving, so these programs
animation. It is an exceptional opportunity
match my ambitions perfectly,” said
for our students to learn the technology
Whitewolf. “Dr. Ritchie invited me to work
and software that shapes so many digital
in the Lewis Human Performance Lab,
assets we use and consume.”
and I immediately recognized it as a great
Alice Thorsen ’22, an IXD major, and
learning opportunity.”
so he had knowledge of working with
Emilie Whitewolf ’25, a DigiCOM and IXD
Whitewolf, who presented her and
athletes. As an advocate for the liberal
double major, were the first to join. The
Thorsen’s early results during Inquiry
arts, he enjoys working with students
duo has worked in the Lewis Lab with
2022 (a celebration of LVC student re-
from other majors.
Veronica Venezia ’21, M’23, to create
search, scholarship, and creative achieve-
motion capture animation, as we see in
ment), has spent a lot of time in the Lewis
movies. Venezia earned her bachelor’s in
Lab under the guidance of Venezia and
exercise science from LVC and is now pur-
Creath and in consultation with Ritchie
suing her master’s in applied kinesiology.
on software issues.
of relevant concepts. It’s made me a
“This past fall, Alice and Veronica
According to Venezia, the researchers
better scientist and helped our majors
worked to create a proof of concept.
have had to adapt throughout the year,
expand their understanding of science.
They researched how to import and
including changing their primary software,
The Lewis Lab provides an indispens-
animate motion capture data. Fellow
but the project has progressed well.
able tool for integrating multiple learn-
student researchers motion-captured
ing disciplines toward understanding
Alice dancing,” said Ritchie. “They then
human movement.”
animated a skeleton using her motions.
“The liberal arts have been validated through the success of generations of students,” said Creath. “Adding additional viewpoints improves one’s understanding
A faculty colleague, Dr. Jeff Ritchie, chair and professor of design, media, and technology, which houses the College’s Digital Communications (DigiCOM) and Interaction Design (IXD) programs, agreed.
This spring, Emilie and Veronica further streamlined the process and researched how to wrap an avatar around the animated skeletons. The goal is to teach students how to create motion-capture animations, which can stand alone, or have
“A fellow professor and I first approached
them incorporate these original assets
the administration to create a similar
into Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented
space for our majors more than a de-
Reality (AR) projects.”
cade ago, but the equipment costs were a barrier,” said Ritchie. “Soon after Rob arrived at LVC, we began discussing ways
Whitewolf, who is from near Pittsburgh,
“We ran into a few bumps trying to create an avatar from motion capture data with our initial software,” explained Venezia, who recently became the women’s lacrosse program’s all-time assist leader. “We shifted gears to a new system, which helped us make a lot of progress. Using outside character models to apply to our data, we can successfully bring an avatar to life. Our next goal is to create our own characters, preferably to make them from people in the lab, to connect to the motion-capture data.”
decided to enroll at LVC and double
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“We hope to accumulate enough infor-
become an interaction designer at NASA.
oriented students and faculty. Dr. Creath
mation and processes to create a Motion
“In just one academic year, I’ve learned
always oversees our work, helping us
Capture class for LVC students,” noted
so much about teamwork and profes-
brainstorm and problem solve. It’s been
Whitewolf, whose dream job is to
sionalism and working with science-
a great experience.”
The College’s Digital Communications (DigiCOM) and Interaction Design (IXD) programs are forward-looking by necessity. They also intentionally educate their majors through interdepartmental research and collaboration. “We just completed an emerging media/
Dr. Mary Pettice, associate professor of
Professor Mat Samuel, associate pro-
disruptive tech fundraising campaign to
digital communications (digital story-
fessor of design, media, and technology
purchase the technology and software
telling)—Pettice and fellow department
(spatial projection and animation)—Samuel
that will allow DigiCOM and IXD students
faculty created a partnership with WITF
will be incorporating spatial projection
to expand into augmented reality, virtual
(Harrisburg’s PBS affiliate). Pettice’s
and animation into his classes. He’s also
reality, and spatial computing,” said Dr.
students contributed content for WITF’s
exploring interdepartmental partner-
Jeff Ritchie, chair and professor of design,
“One More Moment” project, “A collection
ships in health and wellness wearables
media, and technology. “We want to
of stories about suicide and hope.”
and tech.
create an emergent media lab where stu-
Students are producing media about
dents can use motion capture animation
suicide education and prevention.
for entertainment, promotions, instructional design, or virtual or augmented reality applications. This research will help the department shape our course offerings for the next five to 10 years.” Here are current or aspirational projects that include students underway or are being considered by the department’s faculty:
Audio & Music Production—collaborated to create an Electronics for Designers
Pettice and her students also have
class to teach the basics of electronics,
collaborated on various projects with
including understanding voltage, resis-
the Lebanon VA.
tance, amperage, serial, and parallel
Dr. Jeff Ritchie, professor of design, media, and technology (usability testing and interaction/experience design)— Ritchie is collaborating with WITF to have
circuits. The course teaches students how to design and build basic electronic circuits and troubleshoot simple circuits and electronic devices.
students run usability tests on its digital
Music Business—an idea developed by
properties. In addition, his Interaction
music business and DigiCOM students led
Dr. Joel Kline, professor of design, media,
Design Studio class has consulted with
to the establishment of VALE, a student-
and technology (design thinking)—
WITF to improve engagement for its live
owned and led music entity. VALE
Kline’s research and work focus on
events, with students serving as paid
comprises five branches—conferences,
startups and entrepreneurship. He also
consultants to help research and assess
recording, publishing, live music, and the
conducts workshops and consults on
the outcomes of the events. The project
VALE Music Group. Faculty from both
design thinking and analyzing the effec-
will help WITF refine its live events.
departments have co-taught courses
tiveness of numerous local non-profit organizations’ websites.
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over the years.
(top, left): Veronica Venezia ’21, M’23 (top, right): Dr. Jeff Ritchie, professor of design, media, and technology (bottom): Emily Whitewolf ’25
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Biomechanics of Baseball Jonas Fester, head baseball coach, and Beth Woerner, assistant baseball coach, emphasize academics for their student-athletes, including participating in student-faculty research regardless of their major. Here are the 11 members of the Flying Dutchmen participating in a student-faculty research project in the Lewis Human Performance Lab—a project that they anticipate will extend to future ballplayers. Peter Botbyl ’24, exercise science
Tommy Moore ’23, business
Samuel Dardinski ’21, M’22, exercise science
Ethan O’Loughlin ’24, exercise science
and neuroscience Zack Fischer ’25, exercise science Nick Guerieri ’24, exercise science Andrew Miles ’23, D’25, physical therapy
Ryan Petrucci ’24, business Eric Sees ’23, exercise science Blair Shaffer ’24, biology, pre-med Shane Stossel ’24, criminal justice
(top, l. to r.): Veronica Venezia ’21, M’23, Nick Guerieri ’24, Peter Botbyl ’24, Ethan O’Loughlin ’24, Zack Fischer ’25 (bottom, left, l. to r.): Coach Beth Woerner, Anthony Giancatarino ’23, Duncan Weir ’24, Ryan Petrucci ’24 (bottom, right): Andrew Miles ’23, D’25
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Biomechanics—Helping Student-Athletes Improve, Prevent Injury, or Determine Projectability Student-athletes from a range of LVC
the floor and participant, and our data
Miles emphasizes that this project has an
majors became involved in a project to
analysis software allows us to calculate
even broader reach.
work in the Lewis Lab to study the human
and graph all the data we collect.”
body while playing baseball. Andrew Miles ’23, D’25, a physical therapy (PT) major, first approached Creath about improving the team’s throwing and batting mechanics while a student in his Human Movement lab course. Soon, 10 of his teammates joined him (see box), as did the aforementioned Venezia, who aids in
“This type of project goes beyond just
The valuable data from such powerful
PT,” Miles said. “It can be applied to many
equipment will assist baseball players
different majors and fields. Players can
and coaches. Players will study their
optimize their throwing mechanics, and
movements, learn what is most effective,
student researchers can enhance their
and improve. Coaches will learn tech-
career development.”
niques that produce the best results in players.
Work on the project is ongoing. Those involved are excited to apply the skills
data collection and synthesis. She also
“The baseball team’s recent work is an
they gained in the classroom and hope
serves as Creath’s graduate assistant,
important step toward integrating athletics
their findings will benefit LVC athletes
helping oversee the Lewis Lab.
and academic research at LVC,” noted
and many others.
“It’s easy to teach students when you explain concepts using their sport,” noted Creath. “They have the incentive and passion to learn, and good movement intuition from their athletic experience.” In the Lewis Lab, student researchers use a complex camera system with markers that track the body throughout its motions.
Creath. “Student-athletes have a unique opportunity to study the biomechanical variables affecting their athletic performances. Key to this working relationship is the high academic standards maintained by our players and their strong work ethic.” Beth Woerner, LVC assistant baseball coach and believed to be the country’s only full-time college or university
“The team is learning how to use different
women baseball coach, said there are
software and tracking networks,” Miles
long-term plans to continue the project.
said. “Each session, we practice placing the markers and using the software, which plots the markers on a simulated 3-dimensional XYZ graph and tracks their changes. Eventually, we will transfer the data to separate software to calculate velocity, acceleration, torque, and other kinematic variables for specific body segments.”
“Coach [Jonas] Fester and I would like this to become a long-term project where newer student-athletes take over for the current ones,” said Woerner. “There is so much potential, regardless of a player’s major or sport.” Creath agreed. “We hope to expand our analysis methods to other LVC athletics teams. “Baseball serves as a template for future collaborations. With the caliber of LVC’s students, I expect success will follow. The Lewis Lab offers our students
“Biomechanics is one of the areas that
opportunities to engage in meaningful
professional baseball teams are looking
research and develop the skills nec-
for research to help their players improve,
essary to pursue a career in research,
prevent injury, or determine projectability.
something typically limited to larger
Some of our players participating in the
research-oriented schools.”
research are interested in pursuing careers in these kinds of jobs. The experience they’ll gain in the Lewis Lab makes them an attractive hire because they
“We also use force plates embedded into
have experience using the data exactly
the floor,” added Venezia. “They measure
as they would in the job.”
Ultimately, the goal is to produce usable information from baseball research that will enhance players’ performance while improving their educational experience.”
the ground reaction forces between
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NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania and all years are 2021 unless otherwise noted.
BIRTHS
FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE
’10s
Dr. Eva Frank, assistant professor of athletic training, and her husband, Jeremy Stevens, welcomed a son, Klaus Richard, on Sept. 10.
WEDDINGS
’00s (l. to r.) Brian Claeys ’81, P’07, Julie Kauffman Claeys, ’81, P’07, Bailey Claeys Turner ’07, Joseph Turner, Judy Turner, Caryn Turner, Travis Turner
Bailey Claeys ’07 married Joseph Bailey Turner in Old City, Philadelphia, in December 2019. They performed a selfuniting ceremony in the presence of their parents and siblings. Julie Kauffman Claeys ’81 and Brian Claeys ’81, parents of the bride, attended. “Team Bailey” lives and works in Philadelphia.
Sophie Segall
Dr. Colleen O’Neill Segall ’10 and her husband, Mike, welcomed a daughter, Sophia Rose, on July 8. Colleen finished her pediatric dentistry residency at Texas A&M (Baylor) College of Dentistry in
(l. to r.) Darren Pugh ’03, Michael BowenAshwin ’03, William Copeland III ’03, Emily Loy Bowen-Ashwin ’04
summer 2020. She and her husband are
William J. Copeland III ’03 married
active duty with the U.S. Army and serve
Kaitlyn Reidy on Oct. 17, 2020, in
in teaching positions at Ft. Hood for the
Wilmington, Del. Darren Pugh ’03,
Advanced Education in General Dentistry
Michael Bowen-Ashwin ’03, and Emily
Residency Program.
Loy Bowen-Ashwin ’04 attended.
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You can submit births, weddings,
Kauffman ’13, Kelsey Edwards ’12
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Charlie Robinson ’13 married Matthew
at www.lvc.edu/stay-connected. There,
McGuriman on Sept. 11, in Mifflinburg.
you can also learn about other ways to
student engagement), Devin Schneider
stay connected to The Valley.
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and head swim coach), Nathan Kauffman ’13, and Kelsey Edwards ’12 attended.
Go further, achieve more, and help the next generation of Dutchmen do the same. Thinking about pursuing a new job or changing careers? The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success is here to help.
Cole Godfrey ’17, Dr. Sammy Bost Godfrey ’17, D’19
Dr. Samantha “Sammy” Bost ’17, D’19 and Cole Godfrey ’17 married in June in
Breen Center staff are available virtual or in-person appointments to
Ocean City, Md. Sammy is a physical therapist with Phoenix Physical Therapy,
Review your
Provide
Give graduate
and Cole is a quality assurance analyst
cover letter
school
for Candoris.
and résumé
analysis
guidance
Offer career path
Prepare you through interview
advice and coaching
practice and feedback
Career network through Handshake (formerly JobCenter)— contact breencenter@lvc.edu to register.
Pass it on. We invite alumni to create internships for LVC students, volunteer for networking events, conduct mock interviews, share career path advice at special virtual events, and more. Colin Albright ’18, Theresa Messenger Albright ’18
Theresa L. Messenger ’18 and Colin J. Albright ’18 married Oct. 9, in Kutztown.
Contact us at breencenter@lvc.edu or 717-867-6560. The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success was launched in fall 2018 with the support of a $1.5 million gift through the Breen Family Foundation from LVC trustee Edward D. Breen, executive chairman of DuPont, and his wife, Lynn.
Blake Weaver, ’18, Corey Sell ’17, Casey
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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES Smith ’17, Casey Wall ’17, Michael
after her death last year (see Fall 2021
Houseal ’17, Jen Evans (director of
Valley). Coincidentally, Dr. Johannes
student engagement), Zac Edwards ’17,
Dietrich, Newton and Adelaide Burgner
Roberto Marti Jr. ’07, P’16, M’20 (former
Endowed Professor of Instrumental Music
assistant director of admission), Bethany
and director of the Symphony Orchestra,
Lausch Barger ’01, Bradley Barger ’00,
invited Dr. Moyer to a symphony concert
Polly Good P’10, Sue Hinkle (application
last fall when one of the student’s
records coordinator), Lindsay Johnson
instruments broke that day. The student
Kennedy ’14 (former assistant director of
was able to continue to perform using
admission), Dr. Jon Harned ’18, D’20,
Carolyn’s violin, which she had used to
Josh Marcelli ’19, Erin Koons ’19, T.J.
teach strings her whole life.
Holdredge ’20, Casey Burke ’19, ’21,
’60s
Gina Messenger (mother of the bride, and financial aid systems administrator), Shannon Brandt ’19 (former assistant dean of academic success), Vicki Cantrell ’98, ’99 (former assistant director of financial aid), Tami Morgan (visit services coordinator), Dr. Ross Drawbaugh ’17, D’19, Kristen Bannan ’18, Dr. Courtney
Abigail Stoner Gable ’19, Quentin Gable ’19
Wilt Williams ’17, D’19, Todd Snovel ’06
Abigail Stoner ’19 and Quentin Gable ’19
(former assistant dean for engagement
married Oct. 9, in Camp Hill. Katelyn
and inclusion), and Jake Williams ’19
Neiswender Graft ’18, Hayley Holloway
attended. Theresa is LVC’s digital gift
’17, Ian Graft ’18, and Todd Skelton ’19
officer and Colin is an advanced senior
were in the wedding party.
accountant with Simon Lever LLP.
CLASS NOTES
‘50s
Diane Aldinger Vaszily ’67
Diane Aldinger Vaszily ’67 was named a Conservation Hero by Cox Enterprises— and won big money for Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) in Scottsdale, Ariz., where she volunteers. She serves as a docent, education curriculum writer, and mentor for new SWCC volunteers. Diane’s philosophy is “If the next generation has first-hand contact with the environment and wildlife in a meaningful way, those experiences will help them become better stewards of those lands and animals in the future.” c Editor’s Correction: Gretchen Long Woods ’67 retired July 31, 2020, from 35 years of Parish ministry in the Unitarian
Valerie Leonard Romig ’19, Tony Romig
Dr. Karl Moyer ’59
Valerie Leonard ’19 married Tony Romig
Dr. Karl Moyer ’59 gifted his wife Carolyn
Spanish ministry, as erringly noted in the
on Aug. 8, 2020, in Millerstown.
Schairer Moyer’s ’59 violin to the College
fall 2021 Valley.
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Universalist Association, and not from
’70s Tax-wise giving from your IRA
The Trumbull Chronicles
P. Michael Reidy ’70 published a three-volume novel, “The Trumbull Chronicles.” The series covers 1963 to present. The novel is available LVC Classes of 1970 and 1971.
on Amazon.
The annual gathering of alumni from
If you’re age 70.5 or older and have an IRA, you can make a gift to LVC and save on taxes— even if you don’t itemize.
1971 were special guests of honor as they
It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and it’s fairly simple to do.
celebrated their 51st and 50th reunions.
•
1968–1975 era occurred during Homecoming 2021. The classes of 1970 and
Fifty alumni and their guests attended:
Instruct your IRA administrator to make a distribution from the
Jim Biery ’70, Lt. Col. Steven Brandsberg
IRA directly to LVC. We’ll direct
’69, Terry Carrilio ’71, Susan Casagrand
your gift to whichever College
MacNew ’70, Thomas Cestare ’71, Kathy Knauer Cupp ’71, P’07, Morris Cupp ’70, P’07, Tony DeMarco ’70 (founder and organizer), Geret P. De Piper ’68 (former trustee), Theresa Featherstone De Piper ’71, Susan Yinger Dietrich ’71, John Dottolo ’70, Don Engle ’71, James Evans ’69, Deborah Strickler Freer ’71, Jensen Groff ’70, Paula Hess ’69, Beverly Houser Roche ’70, George King ’68 (trustee), Robin Kornmeyer ’70, William MacNew ’70, Linda Diehl Mains ’73, P’94, P’97, P’99, Robert Mains ’71, P’94, P’97, P’99, Elizabeth Levens Martin ’69, Carol Hoeflich
priority you choose. Cow #50
Annual Black and White Spider Awards honorable mention in the abstract
honored as a nominee in the wildlife category for his image, Cow #50.
’80s
You do not claim it as income for tax purposes since the distribution comes directly to The Valley.
•
And the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) returns in 2021. A QCD gift will count toward your RMD (if you have one this year).
For many donors, a QCD is the most tax-advantaged way to support LVC students because it’s a gift made from pre-tax assets.
Miller, LTC, USA (Ret.) ’70, Carol Grove Miller ’71, Linda Rood Miller ’71, Ernest Miltner ’70, Michael Morrison ’71, David Murphy ’70, Rev. Gregory Myers ’70, Capt. Roger Probert, USN (Ret.) ’71, Jeff Rowe ’72, Tom Sheaffer ’75, Allison Smith ’72, Linda Witmer Thomspson ’73, Richard Robert Walsh ’70, Bruce Welsh ’70, Julia
•
Nomination and Winners Photo Show live-streamed in November. He also was
Gifts of up to $100,000 are eligible.
category at a prestigious International
McCall ’70, Anita Meiser ’71, Dr. Ronald
Thompson ’71, James Van Camp ’68,
•
Nelson Rudiak ’76 received the 16th
Brenda J. Reigle
Wettach ’70, Thomas Whittle ’70, and
Brenda J. Reigle ’80 retired as the
Nancy Hendrickson Wieman ’69.
director of the Bureau of Historic Sites
Please contact Joe Martellaro, director of gift planning, at martella@lvc.edu or 1-866LVC-1866 for additional information on IRA giving.
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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES and Museums with the PA Historical and
Language,” and was co-host of the
Museum Commission. She is a full-time
Speaking of Translation podcast
’00s
volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
from 2008–2021.
Stephanie Walters Hogan ’00 is the
George Myers ’81 attended The Wild Bunch Film Festival in Willcox, Ariz., where his documentary, “Fade in Texas,” won Best Texas Documentary. It was also accepted into the Billy the Kid Film Festival in Hico, Texas.
’90s
the chemistry and physics behind the materials we use to create art. Stephanie
ton Bank. He joined Fulton in 1991 as a
also is a presentation designer with The
management trainee and most recently
Presentation Guild.
served as regional president for Central Pa. He is a member of LVC’s Board
dinator at Neumann University in Aston.
of Trustees.
Eve Lindemuth Bodeux ’87 was elected
Thomas J. Sposito II M’95 is the chief
for a second three-year term to the Board
banking officer for Traditions Bancorp
of Directors of the American Translators
Inc. He is the bank’s leader for revenue
Association (ATA), serving from 2018–
generation, enterprise-wide profitabil-
2024. ATA is the nation’s largest pro-
ity, and balance sheet growth for all
fessional organization for translators
regions served.
active in the translation industry for more than 25 years. Eve is an ATA-certified French-to-English translator and independent project manager for a diverse global client base. She is the author of the book, “Maintaining Your Second
science of art supplies. She talks about
of commercial product sales for Ful-
coach and student-athlete welfare coor-
members in 100+ countries. She has been
Science Lab, where she explores the
Joseph F. Rilatt ’91, P’24 is the director
Erik Enters ’86 is the head field hockey
and interpreters with more than 9,000
host of a YouTube video series, Maker
Dr. Thomas “Tom” Schaaf ’99 earned his doctorate in education leadership from Wilkes University in December. His dissertation was “The Relationship of Voluntary Attendance at Synchronous Instructional Sessions and Mathematics Skill Growth in Online Middle School Students.”
The Hon. Bryan Cutler, Esq., ’01
The Hon. Bryan Cutler, Esq., ’01, speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, returned to campus to speak to students in the history and political science classes of Dr. Philip Benesch, chair of social sciences and associate professor of political science, and Dr. Chris Dolan, professor of political science and director of the master’s in intelligence and security studies. Speaker Cutler also spent lunch with some of the
We Want Your Recommendations! Alumni Referral Award and Children of Alumni Scholarship
College’s pre-law students. Dr. Bradley Moser ’01 is the host of a podcast, Physics Alive, where you learn about exciting, forward-thinking, and practical developments from physics and STEM education, and inspiring educators. Episodes can be downloaded on most
Students who are referred by alumni then admitted and
podcast apps.
enroll at LVC are eligible to receive $1,000 annually for up
Natalie Kratzer ’02, a financial consultant
to four years of undergraduate enrollment. Parents who are
with Thrivent, achieved her ChFC (char-
graduates of LVC are not eligible to refer their child(ren) but
tered financial consultant) designation
can receive an LVC Alumni Scholarship worth up to $10,000 over four years to attend The Valley. Visit www.lvc.edu/ alumni to refer a student(s) or to learn more about the LVC Alumni Scholarship (Family Tuition Credit).
in June. Bryan Irish ’03 is the director, digital workforce, United States Space Force. He is a Naval Officer with the U.S. Navy. Andrew J. Bender, Esq., ’04 was sworn in on Nov. 19 as the newest judge of the
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Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas for
vice president, center store grocery, at
Harvard University’s J.F. Kennedy School
the 41st Judicial District, which encom-
The Giant Company.
of Law in Cambridge, Mass.
Rachel Moore ’08 is the communications
Monica Carey ’12 is a Pennsylvania
Dr. Sophia Y. Lunt ’05 was promoted from
manager at 365 Pronto Inc., a tech firm
program associate for Solar
assistant to associate professor with ten-
that created the world’s only platform
United Neighbors.
ure by Michigan State University (MSU).
linking cleantech asset owners with local
She runs MSU’s Lunt Lab, which focuses
service providers.
passes Perry and Juniata counties.
on understanding the role of metabolism in supporting cancer proliferation, heterogeneity, and metastasis. Dr. Jason Pajski ’05 is a teaching assistant professor in chemistry at East Carolina University in Goldsboro, N.C. John Rizzo ’05 was named superintendent of the Williams Valley School District. He spent the previous seven years as the elementary principal in the North Lebanon School District. Dr. Johanna Scarino Lemons ’06 is a
Shaun Kreider ’08 is the creative director of Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union. Karyn Camilo ’09 is a QC chemist at Siegfried Holding AG in New Jersey. Trey Little ’09 published his first book, “I
Vania Hardy ’12
Can’t Wait Till You Know” (Mascot Books).
After graduating, Vania Hardy ’12 partici-
It is a children’s book based on a poem
pated in an overseas service trip for six
he wrote for his daughter, Tirzah, shortly
months. She then worked as a web
after she was born. The book is available
designer at an agency and a digital
on all major platforms.
designer at a pest control company. Vania adopted painting and illustrating as a
States Department of Agriculture after
’10s
completing a post-doctoral appointment
Alexis Wilson Baker ’10 is the director
her full-time job in March. Her first cover
with the department’s Diet and Gut
of facilities at Manheim Central School
made its way to Comic-Con San Diego
Microbiome Group.
District where she is breaking new
this past fall. You can see more on
ground—literally and figuratively. She is
her website.
molecular biologist with the United
Todd Snovel ’06 is the chief leadership and engagement officer, County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. He previously served as vice president for student affairs & community engagement at the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Rebecca Lupfer M’08 was named one of the 2021 Forty Under 40 honorees by the Central Penn Business Journal. She is the
side business and illustrated for independent authors before illustrating became
overseeing renovations of the 53-yearold school building. She’s also breaking the stereotypes in a male-dominated industry and wants students, as well as
Susanna Chehata, Esq., ’13 is the deputy chief counsel with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
her two young daughters, to see that no
Dr. Matthew Dwyer ’14 is a post-doctoral
matter what industry they go into, they
researcher at the Michigan State Univer-
can break gender stereotypes, as well.
sity plant research laboratory. He had a
Christopher Krause ’10 is the senior director of admissions and financial aid at
paper published in August, “Light-dependent Phosphorylation of THRUMIN1 Regulates its Association with Actin
Athletic training graduate students Cole Hartert ’21, M’22, Alexis Prettyman ’21, M’22, Autumn Gessner ’21, M’22, Kaylee Scheirer ’21, M’22, Erika Schell ’21, M’22, and Morgan Martin ’21, M’22 served as medical staff volunteers at the 125th Boston Marathon on Oct. 11, 2021. The students continued a long LVC connection that traces back to 2011 when their professor, Dr. Joe Murphy, director and associate professor of athletic training, began volunteering as a medical advisor for the historic race.
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IN MEMORIAM Filaments and 14-3-3 Proteins.” He also
Andrew Luch, Esq., ’18 passed the
Shami Beni ’21 is a general music
wrote a paper looking at protein-protein
Pennsylvania Bar Exam in October, after
teacher and jazz band director with the
interactions in the mechanism of light-in-
graduating from the Widener University
Anne Arundel County Public Schools in
duced chloroplast movement accepted
Commonwealth School of Law in May.
Annapolis, Md.
by Plant Physiology.
He is an associate attorney with Buzgon
Dr. Jamielyn Samper ’14 earned her
Davis Law Offices.
doctorate from Temple University in No-
Addison Hayes Ayers ’19 is a kindergarten
vember, after defending her dissertation,
teacher at Cleona Elementary School.
“Understanding the Determinants of the Irrelevant Sound Effect: An Analysis of Task, Task Features, Sound Variability, and Strategy Use.” Andrew Kittleson ’15 received the 2021 NYSSMA Early Career Achievement Educator Award, given to a New York state teacher who has taught for five to
Rebecca Drain ’19 is a metals analyst at ALS Environmental in Middletown. Maggie D. Kergick ’19 was the advisor of Coal Cracker Kids, a youth-led newspaper and podcast, this past summer. Kergick is an eighth-grade English teacher in
Khalil Brim ’21, writing under the pen
Mahanoy Area School District.
name Khalil A, published The Flower of the
nine years. He is an instrumental music
Dr. Catherine “Kate” Orlando ’19, D’21
teacher in the Wayne Central School
(exercise science and physical therapy)
District in Ontario Center.
recently published “Play Therapy:
Dr. Kaitie McCardle ’15 is the associate editor at Nature Computational Science. She received her doctorate in analytical chemistry from Binghamton University.
Purposeful Fun for Your Child,” on the NAPA Center website. Kate, a physical therapist who joined the NAPA Center in Los Angeles, Calif., after her sixth-year clinical in spring 2021, works with her
Dr. Joshua Kauffman ’16 received his
colleagues to serve children with neuro-
doctorate in chemistry from Penn State
logical and developmental needs.
University in August.
Khalil Brim ’21
Mariah Sensenig Roberts ’19 is an 11th-
Valencia, which is available on Amazon. The publisher noted, “This action-packed novel, at every turn of the page, beautifully explores trust and betrayal, friends and foes, life and death, and the overwhelming desire to know your heart when you barely know who you are to begin with.” Khalil returned to LVC last October to host a book signing, where he spoke and led a Q&A with students and faculty.
Emily Franke Mori ’16 is the founder of,
grade English teacher at Mechanicsburg
IN MEMORIAM
and therapist at, Maryland Counseling
Area Senior High School. She opened
Associates LLC in Cockeysville, Md.
a small business, Honeysuckle Florals,
’40s
Hannah Pell ’16 is a licensing engineer with EnergySolutions, working on the Three Mile Island Unit-2 decommissioning project.
which specializes in weddings, events, and “anytime” flower arrangements.
Bernardo J. Penturelli ’48, P’75 died March 28, 2020, in Exeter Township. He was a member of Knights of the Valley, L
Cassidy Decosmo, Esq., ’18 passed the
’20s
Pennsylvania Bar Exam in October, after
Daulton Maier ’20 is the assistant man-
graduating from the Duquesne University
ager of support services at Probitas
School of Law in May.
Technology Inc., in Harrisburg.
Caitlin Dryden, Esq., ’18 passed the
Melinda Watkins M’20 received the
owner of Blue Mountain Mushroom
Pennsylvania Bar Exam in October, after
Women in STEM Advocate Award from
Company in Lenhartsville. He is survived
graduating from the Drexel University
Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center. The award
by his daughter, Cynthia Penturelli Greer
Thomas R. Kline School of Law in May.
is given to women under 40 who made
’75. He was predeceased by 26 days by
significant accomplishments in their
his wife, Martha Miller Penturelli ’49, P’75.
Adam Filbert, Esq., ’18 passed the Pennsylvania Bar Exam in October, after graduating from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in May.
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STEM fields. Melinda is a STEM teacher in the Harrisburg School District.
Club, Symphony Orchestra, and an athletic team manager while attending LVC. Penturelli served on LVC’s Board of Trustees from 1978–1981, and was an honorary member from 1981–1987. He was the
Martha “Marcie” Miller Penturelli ’49, P’75 died March 2, 2020, in Exeter Township. She was a member of Delta Lambda
Sigma while at LVC. She was co-owner
conducting his medical training in Rome,
in Mechanicsburg, and a life member
of Blue Mountain Mushroom Company
Italy, Dr. Sica opened a medical practice
of VFW Post 7415 in New Cumberland.
in Lenhartsville. She is survived by her
in Rochelle Park, N.J., that he maintained
Knowlton was predeceased by a brother,
daughter, Cynthia Penturelli Greer ’75. Her
for 40 years. He had a general practice of
Elbridge N. Knowlton ’50.
husband, Bernardo J. Penturelli ’48, P’75,
medicine, ranging from seeing patients in
died 26 days after her passing. Martha
his office and in the hospital to assisting
and Bernardo were members of LVC’s
with surgeries, before retiring in 1994. Dr.
Lifetime Vickroy Society in recognition of
Sica avidly volunteered as the town and
their cumulative lifetime giving total of
school physician.
more than $100,000.
Janet Weidenhammer Baker ’52 died Sept. 29, in Hendersonville, N.C. She worked at Hooker Chemical Corporation until she retired to raise her family. She was a dedicated volunteer, serving on
In 2019, he donated more than $1 million
the DeGraff Hospital Volunteer board in
to establish an endowed scholarship at
North Tonawanda, N.Y., Harris Methodist
LVC and was inducted into the College’s
H.E.B. Hospital Auxiliary in Dallas, Texas,
prestigious Laureate Society. Dr. Sica
and was an active member of Trinity
felt that his time at LVC provided a solid
Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville. In
foundation for his medical training and
2015, Baker retired from the church choir
career, so established The Sica Scholar-
after singing in choirs for 75 continuous
ship to provide similar opportunities for
years. She was predeceased by a brother-
today’s students.
in-law, William L. Baker ’61.
Lancaster Newspapers, where he made
Ruth Withers Cooper ’51 died Oct. 9,
Wilma Stambach Garland ’52 died July
his mark. He interviewed Muhammad
in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was a lifelong
17, in Lititz. In the 1950s, she and her
Ali at his Poconos training camp and
learner, dedicated and well-respected
husband, Roy, taught all subjects at
was part of Joe Paterno’s inner circle of
educator, and an avid reader. She enjoyed
Red Bird Mission in Kentucky for Roy’s
reporters. Fisher always had the best seat
gardening, working on jigsaws and word
Alternative Service (Conscientious
in the house—at ringside, on the track,
puzzles, and spending time outdoors.
Objector) during the Korean War. Wilma
and in the press box. He was inducted
Cooper was predeceased by her husband
then started teaching English at a public
into many local and state Sports Halls
of 63 years, Harry F. Cooper ’53; brother,
school in York, later teaching seventh
of Fame. He was a member of Covenant
Edward Withers ’44; sister, Irene Withers
grade English for 25 years at Marticville
United Methodist Church.
Blair ’48; and sister-in-law, Nancy
Middle School in the Penn Manor School
Saurman Withers ’47.
District in Lancaster. She was a long-time
’50s William “Bill” Fisher ’50 died Nov. 14, in Lancaster. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950–1952, stationed in the German peace-keeping force. He started his newspaper sports writing career at the Milton Evening Standard, but it was at
Rev. Paul W. Kauffman ’50 died Aug. 3,
active member at Lancaster Church of
in Newport. He received his first license
Elyzabeth Briody Fry ’51 died Aug 11, in
to preach at age 17 and continued in
Carlisle. She was an administrator in the
the ministry for 72 years. He served at
East Pennsboro School District (EPSD) for
Donald S. Gingrich ’52 died July 20, in
churches in Ohio and Maryland, and
many years before becoming an Interme-
Middletown. He was a music educator
several churches in Pennsylvania, in-
diate Unit reading specialist for the Har-
who taught at Annville High School,
cluding West Fairview, York Area Parish,
risburg schools for 17 years, from which
University of Georgia, and Georgia State
Montgomery, Harrisburg 29th Street,
she retired. She and her husband, Bill,
University from where he retired in 1991.
Harrisburg First and Otterbein. Kauffman
also an educator and administrator in the
He loved all music but was especially
was director and counselor of Camp
EPSD, traveled abroad to many countries
knowledgeable of classical music. Gin-
Penn Church Camp, past chaplain of Tall
and enjoyed visiting schools and meeting
grich’s favorite baseball team was the
Cedars of Lebanon Forest #43, visiting
students as part of their travels.
Atlanta Braves.
Robert C. Knowlton ’51 died Oct. 8, in
Dr. George D. Curfman ’53 died Dec. 10, in
Camp Hill. He served in the U.S. Army Air
Palmyra. Curfman, professor emeritus of
chaplain of the Visiting Nurses Association, and a former ambulance driver for Newport Ambulance League.
the Brethren.
Force, 5th Air Force. He was employed
music, retired in 1994. (See memorial
Dr. Valentino V. Sica ’50 died Dec. 5, in
with the Pennsylvania Department of
on p. 31)
Sparta, N.J. He was a veteran of the U.S.
Revenue for more than 30 years. He was
Army, having served in World War II. After
a member of American Legion Post 109
John Ervin ’54 died Nov. 11, in Lawrenceville, N.J. He taught music in Roseland
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IN MEMORIAM and Caldwell Township, N.J., public
ance Agency, where she was president
and his wife, Marian, provided funds to
schools after serving in the U.S. Army.
from 1984 until 2010. Graby served on
LVC to educate students about chemical
He then taught music for 36 years at The
the board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of
abuse prevention.
College of New Jersey. A classical pianist,
Greater Columbia (S.C.) and was a mem-
Ervin performed multiple solo recitals,
ber of the Columbia Rotary Club. She is
including at Carnegie Recital Hall at
survived by her husband, Dr. James K.
Kennedy Center, Isabelle Stewart Gardner
Graby ’59.
Museum in Boston, and the Philadelphia Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in
’60s
Ewing, N.J. for 58 years. For many years
Samuel E. Butz ’60 died July 10, in
during the summer months, he served as
Chambersburg. He was a partner in the
camp manager at Red Fox Music Camp
family business—the former Modern
in the Berkshires in New Marlboro, Mass.,
Home Appliance Company—in downtown
during summers for many years.
Chambersburg for many years. He was a
Museum of Art. He was a member of
Dr. Gene R. Adams ’56 died Dec. 25, in New London, Conn. He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from LVC in just three years, earning his medical degree at Jefferson University in Philadelphia
member of The Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring in Chambersburg, and a lifelong member of the Chambersburg Country Club. Butz had a lifelong passion for golf, playing well into his 80s.
at age 24. He served as a U.S. Air Force
Marianne Kanoff Loney ’60 died Sept. 9,
pediatrician in Wiesbaden, Germany.
in Harrisburg. She was a cancer re-
Adams spent the rest of his career as
searcher at Jefferson Medical College
a private practice pediatrician in New
in Philadelphia before teaching the first
London and was chief of pediatrics at
earth and space science program at
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. A skilled
Gettysburg High School, and English at
diagnostician, he played a central role
John Harris High School. Loney was a
in the discovery of a treatment for Lyme
co-founder of the Kidney Foundation of
Disease in children.
Central PA, and president of the board of
Sandra Weit Shipman ’58 died Sept. 23, in York. She was a dedicated volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen. She was a board member for Homeland Ministries of the United Church of Christ
the Mental Health Association of Central PA. She was an active member of St. Joan of Arc Church in Hershey. She served as
UCC in York.
representing private and public sector
a career in property and casualty insurance, and founded Hilton Head Insur-
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Science Institute at McDaniel, which he headed from 1982 to 2000. Brown was a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society of Plant Physiologists, and American Institute of Biological Sciences. He is survived by his brother, Dr. Eric Brown ’66, and a nephew, Michael Hoover ’04. He was predeceased by his aunt, Gladys Brown Hoover ’41. William “Bill” H. Hooke ’62 died Aug. 18, in Carlisle. He joined his father in the real estate business in 1962, where they developed multiple properties and businesses. Hooke founded Hooke Hooke and Eckman Realtors with his son, David, and partners in 2003. His community involvement included the Carlisle Family YMCA, United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland counties, and Bosler Memorial Library. He loved spending time at the Jersey shore and his cabin in Tioga County.
accompanist at Juilliard and pursued her
chair, and CEO of several consulting firms,
and an elementary principal. She began
and was the co-founder of the Summer
8, in Tom’s River, N.J. She worked as an
Shipman was an active member of Faith
cipal, assistant professor of education,
He conducted microbiology research
grief counselor.
12, in Carefree, Ariz. He was the founder,
special education teacher, assistant prin-
College, where he taught for 42 years.
Center, and later became an independent
Penn Central Conference of the UCC.
from 1959 to 1980 as a first-grade teacher,
sor and department chair at McDaniel
Barbara McLean Meyer ’62 died July
L. Nelson “Nels” Umble ’60 died Nov.
South Carolina. She worked in education
Warminster, Md. He was a biology profes-
a pastoral minister at Hershey Medical
(UCC), and the vitality committee of the
Janice Weaber Graby ’59 died Feb. 14, in
Dr. Michael M. Brown ’62 died Aug. 30, in
employers throughout the U.S. for more than 30 years. Umble traveled internationally on Christian missions. He was recog-
love of music in Paris before settling in New York City. She moved to the Jersey Shore with her family and played at many churches, including St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Meyer was also a public school music teacher for several years.
nized for his volunteer services with The
Dianne Ehrhart Gray ’63 died July 23, in
Opportunities Industrialization Center in
Wyomissing. She retired from Kutztown
Arizona and was a champion in serving
University as a counselor for continuing
young people, so they would become
education. She is survived by her hus-
good citizens in service to others. He
band of 57 years, Dr. Robert A. Gray ’63.
Edgar George Morgan ’63, H’17 died July
director of the New Jersey Chapter of
nesses. Schiller was a member of Bel Air
4, in Lebanon. He was a legislative as-
Associated Building and Contractors for
Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles.
sistant in the Pennsylvania State Senate
many years, and later became vice presi-
before becoming a consultant in the
dent at Morgan Stanley. He was inducted
California State Legislature. He held ex-
into the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008
ecutive-level positions with the National
for football and wrestling.
Oil Jobbers Council, U.S. Equal EmployConsumer Product Safety Commission,
’70s
and U.S. Health and Human Services.
Rev. Reginald C. Austin ’70 died May 15,
Morgan spent the last two decades of
in Florida.
ment Opportunity Commission, U.S.
his career working for the International Foundation for Elections Systems in Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan. He twice served as a Distinguished Lazin Resident at LVC and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2017. He also co-founded what is now the Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation Consortium to educate U.S. students about European politics and events. In 2015, the consortium established the annual Edgar Morgan Award for Outstanding Student in his honor. Harry Milton Voshell ’63 died Dec. 10, in Dover, Del. He served three years in the U.S. Navy Band, traveling on the Bon Homme Richard and USS Antietam aircraft carriers. He taught music at Wesley College, and later became the owner of B&B Music in Dover for more than 55
Rev. Barry S. Kendall ’77 died Nov. 15, in Lebanon. He was the pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in Oberlin, after which he accepted a call to Messiah Lutheran Church in Lebanon. He served 39 years as a volunteer firefighter at Fairview Township Station 68, Oberlin Station 43, and Rural Security Station 43, where he was chaplain, deputy chief, and assistant
James Craig Wilson ’72 died July 20, in
chief. Kendall is survived by his wife of
Mesquite, Nev. He had a 20-year career
42 years, Carey Diemer Kendall ’76, and
as a controller for Hyatt Hotels. He be-
daughter, Erin Kendall Trovinger ’12.
came an activist and advocate for gay rights while living in Long Beach, Calif., and participated in one of the first marches for gay rights in Washington, D.C. Wilson moved to Mesquite, Nev., and helped establish the Greater Mesquite Arts Foundation. He was a national tennis tournament official and line judge in five U.S. Tennis Open Championship tournaments.
Dr. Marcia Moyer ’78 died Dec. 16, in Wernersville. She began her teaching career at West Chester Friends School and then taught in the Downingtown and Wyomissing school districts. Her passion for learning inspired her to earn her master’s degree in education from West Chester University, and her doctorate in education from the University of Penn-
Raymond Bradley Jr. ’76 died Nov. 11,
sylvania. Moyer retired as a reading
in Harrisburg. He was a co-owner and
specialist in 2011.
videographer of the former Rooftop Productions. He was an avid golfer and Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. Bradley enjoyed reading and vacationing at the beach.
Dr. Rebecca Nelson Shingleton, Esq., ’78 died Nov. 1, in York. She earned her law degree from Dickinson School of Law then earned her doctorate from Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary.
years. Voshell was nationally recognized
Mary Ellen Hume-Hamor ’76 died July
She was an associate at Kagen, Griffith,
and served on the board of the National
20, in New York City. While a student at
Strickler, Lerman & Solymos; a partner
Association of Music Merchants.
Westlake High School in Thornwood, N.Y.,
with Kagen, MacDonald & Tortorici, and
she was very active in school plays and
after retirement, was an estates paralegal.
productions, and was a member of the
Shingleton was a former member of First
Up with People musical group. She was
Assembly of God and Mount Zion United
a marketing manager for various compa-
Church of Christ.
Barbara Speicher Moyer ’64 died July 25, in Marysville. She spent nearly 35 years as an elementary school teacher in the East Pennsboro School District. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in
nies throughout her career.
Camp Hill. Moyer was fond of quilting and
Mary Christine Woodland Schiller ’76
sewing and sharing those talents with her
died February 24, 2020, in Los Angeles,
granddaughter. She was predeceased by
Calif. She was a music teacher at Bensa-
a sister, Elizabeth Speicher Glick ’58, and
lem High School for about 10 years, until
her brother-in-law, Dr. Darwin Glick ’58.
her health necessitated early retirement.
Richard Edward Basta ’69 died Dec. 11, in Mountainside, N.J. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was the executive
She was known by her friends as a fighter, having led a loving and courageous life, overcoming many challenges and ill-
’80s David W. Baker ’80 died Oct. 4, in Lebanon. He began his career teaching percussion at Northern Lebanon High School before excelling in a 30year career as a salesman in Boscovs’ suit department.
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IN MEMORIAM William “Bill” FX Casey ’81 died Aug. 9, in
John J. Burch ’95 died Dec. 14, in
Sayville, N.Y. A talented distance runner,
Mechanicsburg. He played football at
he was a member of LVC’s cross country
LVC. Post-graduation, he worked for SE
team. He was a mechanical engineer at
Atlantic Beverage in Boynton Beach, Fla.,
Dayton T. Brown, and later a sales man-
then for Long, Nyquist & Associates and
ager at L3 Harris.
Pace-O-Matic in Pennsylvania. Burch was
Charles Robert Sapp ’81 died Sept. 17, in Dover, Del. He was a member of the LVC Jazz Band, Symphonic & Concert Band, and Woodwind Ensemble. He received his master’s degree from Wilmington College. Sapp was a retired science teacher, musician, Lion’s Club member, and Eagle Scout.
’90s Lynn Graver Roland ’90 died Aug. 19, in Lancaster. She worked for Lancaster Children and Youth as an intake supervisor, and a social worker for Hospice and Community Care. She was a member of Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church. Roland sang in the Southern End Community Choir and Lancaster Community Chorus.
a volunteer for Upper Allen Parks and Recreation Board and spearheaded the effort to construct a new dog park.
’00s Zachary S. Parobek ’13 died Oct. 3, in Bethlehem. He was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Revenue, Corporate Tax Division.
’20s John “Jody Underwood ’21 died July 28, in Colorado. He graduated cum lude from LVC, where he was a member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society, of which his mother, Jennifer Anda, had also been a member at LVC. He was part of a research team for two years, assisting Dr. Michael
Ilene C. Bennett ’93 died Nov. 6, in
Kitchens, professor of psychology, on
Camp Hill. She was a retired chemist
a published paper on “The Bystander
from the PA Department of Environmental
Effect.” Underwood loved reading, espe-
Resources, and a lifelong member of
cially about science and philosophy, and
the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick in
was an amateur beekeeper, chef, painter,
Harrisburg.
and woodworker. He was most at home
Kim Koch Potocny ’94, P’04 died July 30, in Lebanon. She was a graduate of American University College. She was an LVC adjunct professor of music and organ for more than 20 years, and a member of LVC’s Phi Alpha Epsilon Scholarship Society and the Lebanon Choral Society. Potocny was a member of St. Mary’s Church, played the organ for several area churches, and was the handbell director at Zion United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Shannon Potocny Chabitnoy ’04, D’06, and sonin-law, Michael Chabitnoy ’10.
in the mountains, particularly Colorado and Vermont.
FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE AND COLLEGE FACULTY
THE VALLEY
Dr. Howard Lewis Applegate, professor emeritus of history, died on Dec. 20, in Honey Brook. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history at Drew University before earning his master’s in American history and Ph.D. in early American history at Syracuse University. He began his administrative and cultural historian career there, holding several titles including director of the George Arents Research Library. The family moved to Pennsylvania, where Applegate was the founding president of the Balch Institute of Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia. In 1976, he received the Liberty Bell Award from the city of Philadelphia and American Bicentennial Medal presented by Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden. In 1983, Applegate joined LVC as professor of history and American studies, eventually becoming chair of history and American studies. He held several other
William “Bill” E. Ames died Dec. 28, in
titles at the College, including secretary
Lebanon. He taught at Hershey High
of the College, dean of continuing educa-
School, was assistant athletic director,
tion, vice president of college relations,
and wrestling and track coach. Following
and registrar, until his retirement from
retirement from teaching, he was full-
full-time teaching in 2000. After retire-
time COO of Ames Services, which he
ment, he volunteered as College historian,
owned with his wife, Josephine. Ames
recording numerous oral histories of LVC
served as a South Londonderry Twp.
alumni, faculty, and administrators.
Supervisor, then Lebanon County Commissioner, where he was engaged with LVC.
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Dr. Howard Lewis Applegate
Applegate was an avid collector of automotive photographs and literature, American stories and railroad memora-
bilia, and Holgate wooden toys. He wrote
by Rite Aid, Dixon founded Brandywine
ney—a tradition they continued deep into
several books on topics ranging from
Recyclers with branches in Myerstown,
their 70s. She was an avid cross-country
automobiles to Coca-Cola. He was
Annville, Ephrata, and Lancaster. He also
skier, traveling to Norway and Alaska
predeceased by Shelby, his wife of 62
was a real estate developer. Dixon estab-
in winters. Hey was an active member
years. Shelby was an artist who was
lished the Francis J. Dixon Charitable
of First Unitarian Universalist Church of
active in the College and Mt. Gretna
Foundation in 1988. He received LVC’s
Berks County.
creative communities.
Founder’s Medal in 2008. He is survived
Dr. George D. Curfman ’53, professor emeritus of music, died Dec. 10, in
by his wife of 72 years, Elsie Dixon, and granddaughter Meghan Crego ’05.
Palmyra. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Curfman graduated from LVC with a music degree then earned his master’s degree from the University of Michigan and doctorate from Penn State University. He returned to The Valley in 1961 to teach music education, where he served in various rules, including chair of the Music Department, until his retirement in 1996. Curfman was a member of the PA Music Education Association, Music Education National Conference, and PA Music in Higher Education—Classroom and Studio Division. He served as president of the latter organization.
Dr. Jeanne Cooper Hey
Dr. Jeanne Cooper Hey, professor
Curfman was a member of Palm Lutheran
emerita of economics, died Nov. 22,
Church in Palmyra, past president and
2021, in Reading. She graduated from
Paul Harris Fellow of the Annville Rotary
Bucknell University with a degree in
Club, and a member of the PA Music
mathematics and chemistry in 1954, and
Educators Association. For the latter,
worked for DuPont in Wilmington, Del.
he served on a committee to establish
At age 57, she earned her doctorate in
public school music curriculum require-
economics and joined the faculty at LVC.
ments. Curfman served as the organist
Hey served on numerous LVC commit-
for St. James Lutheran and Messiah
tees, and as a member and secretary of
Lutheran churches in Lebanon, and St.
the executive board of the Pennsylvania
Mark Lutheran Church in Annville. He was
Division of the American Association of
predeceased by his wife, Virginia Wagner
University Professors, later becoming the
Curfman ’52.
chapter’s vice president and president.
Francis “Frank” J. Dixon died Dec. 16, in Lebanon. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He went to work for Proctor and Gamble, and after several years ran a new chain of discount drug
She received the College’s Vickroy Distinguished Teaching Award in 2000 and retired as chair of the Department of Economics and Political Science at age 72.
O. Kent Reed
O. Kent Reed, associate professor emeritus of physical education, died Aug 7, 2021, in Palmyra. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He grew up in Wellston, Ohio, and played baseball and football as a member of the Capital Southeastern all-star team. While attending Otterbein College, he was a football letterman and team captain. He taught and coached football, basketball, and track at various Ohio high schools, including Lakeside, Willard, Cardington, and Clear Fork, and was named Central Ohio Coach of the Year. Reed then received his master’s degree in education from Eastern Kentucky University and worked as a professor and football, track & field, and cross-country coach at LVC, where he coached numerous All-Americans. After a successful 42-year career at LVC, he
stores in Lebanon, eventually growing the
Hey was a serious cyclist and every
retired as chair of the Physical Education
chain from 23 to 93 outlets in Pa. and New
summer she and two friends embarked
Department. Coach Reed is survived by a
Jersey. When the chain was taken over
on a 1,000-mile unassisted cycling jour-
daughter, son-in-law, and sister.
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