The Valley Magazine: Spring 2020 by Lebanon Valley College

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THE VALLEY Volume 35 | Number 2 Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Chief Communications Officer

EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Tom Hanrahan, Editor, Writer Michael Freeman Rebecca Hearsey Zach Hossler Tahira Jamal M’20 Susan Sarisky Jones ’92 Victoria Kidd Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Writer Jaime Rowe M’18 Ali Wenger Anita Williams, Class Notes

DESIGNER Emily Acri

PHOTOGRAPHY Emily Acri Andy Boehme ’19 Blue Cardinal Photography Tyler Cox Tyeair Diggs ’20 Tim Flynn ’05 Michael Freeman Scot Gordon Nick Gould Zach Hossler Erin Kingham ’18, D’21 A.J. Nutter, News Jaime Rowe M’18 Lauren Schrott ’21 Hannah Simon ’20

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CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

VALLEY VIEWS

CL ASS NEWS & NOTES

IN MEMORIAM

CAMPUS VIEW

ON THE COVER This digital illustration, designed by Emily Acri, assistant director of visual communications, highlights how the LVC community has remained connected virtually—and become #LVCStrong— during this difficult period. This Dutchmen bond is amplified by this rendition of the Social Quad, which connects the academic, residential, and social lives of the LVC student journey.

INSIDE COVER The Peace Garden in full bloom: we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus—students, faculty, staff, family, alumni, friends, and high school prom and wedding couple photo takers—to celebrate the resiliency of the College community during this difficult time. Photo by Emma Hearsey

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Friends, #LVCStrong. Twenty-plus years. Forty-plus issues. The first digital-only version of The Valley magazine. We abbreviated the Spring 2020 issue and published it solely online so that we can focus our resources on responding to the COVID-19 crisis and, through it, sustaining the special bonds of our community. Look for a special summer print issue in which we will bid farewell to President Lewis E. Thayne and welcome LVC’s 19th president, Dr. James MacLaren. The issue will also highlight some of the LVC heroes of the COVID-19 crisis. These are indeed exceptional times. Fortunately, Lebanon Valley College is an exceptional institution. Remember the professors and staff who went out of their way to help you overcome and succeed—to realize your academic and professional goals? They remain the heart of LVC. Our faculty and staff switched to virtual teaching, mentoring, and student support and services swiftly and relatively seamlessly, and they continue to deliver the personalized and supportive experience we promise our students. Our students have endured disappointment and anxiety but have risen to the challenge academically and personally. They continue to serve as tutors, admission representatives for online chats, and multicultural mentors. Exercise science and physical therapy students created a series of videos, #LVCStrong, to help their classmates stay healthy—mentally and physically—while confined to their homes. Student Government meets regularly with student affairs and academic affairs staff to ask questions and share student perspectives. Will Rogers said, “In time of crisis people want to know that you care, more than they care what you know.” I invite you to engage with LVC’s social media, and let our students know you care. You can also do this by working with the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success to share career guidance and job and internship opportunities, or by contributing to the Student Emergency Fund that supports students experiencing pressing circumstances. A Dutchman at Heart, Tom Hanrahan, D.Ed. Editor

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Academic Achievements

Students Score in Putnam Competition Seven students scored points and finished at or above the national median in the Putnam Competition, an annual six-hour math exam taken by more than 4,000 of the top mathematics students at 570 U.S. colleges and universities. The exam is notoriously difficult, and almost 40% of this year’s participants scored a zero. Seven is the most scorers LVC has had in a year

Lantz ’21 Named Goldwater Scholar

dating back to at least 2007. Four was the previous record. These students were: Isaac Bicher ’20 (actuarial science and mathematics), Vance Hermanson ’20 (actuarial science and mathematics), Michael Hibbert ’20 (actuarial science), Erik Kaufman ’20 (audio & music production, computer & data

For the second consecutive year The Barry Goldwater Schol-

science, and mathematics), Corey Knoll ’20 (actuarial science

arship in Education Foundation selected an LVC student as a

and economics), Joshua Weaver ’22 (actuarial science), and

Goldwater Scholar. It is the third consecutive year that an LVC

James Zilinski ’21 (computer & data science).

student has received at least honorable mention. Christian Lantz ’21, biochemistry & molecular biology, was named a Goldwater Scholar in March. He joins 2019-20 Goldwater Scholar Brandon Roy ’20 and 2018–19 honorable mention Robert Tesoriero Jr. ’19 on this distinguished list. Lantz, a junior who plans to pursue a Ph.D. in genetic research before embarking on a career conducting research as a professor or in industry or a medical facility, has conducted undergraduate research with four LVC biology and chemistry professors and with Dr. Juan Perilla at the University of Delaware. Lantz also was selected to participate in the prestigious Stanford University Amgen Summer Research Program as a genetics scholar for summer 2020.

Trio Finish in Top 100 in World

Junior Selected for Prestigious Internship Joshua Miller ’21, a physics and mathematics double major, was selected for the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Intern-

Business administration majors Chris DeClerico ’20, Luke

ship Program. This highly competitive program, sponsored by

Fureman ’19, and Caroline Scarff ’20 finished in the top 100

the U.S. Department of Energy national labs, enables under-

teams worldwide in a simulation taught as part of LVC’s Stra-

graduates to conduct research with some of the most talented

tegic Management capstone course. A total of 2,787 teams

scientists in the world. Miller will work on nuclear physics

from 179 colleges and universities competed in the semester-

research this summer at the Thomas Jefferson National

long competition.

Accelerator Facility in Virginia.

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Actively Intercultural Noted Music Educator Keynotes Symposium on Inclusive Excellence Tibetan Sand Mandala Returns In November, the monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery returned to LVC to create The Mandala of World Peace. The week-long creation is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition involving the creation and destruction of mandalas made from colored sand. They are then ritualistically dismantled once complete. Accompanying ceremonies and viewings are finished to symbolize the Buddhist doctrinal belief in the transitory nature of material life.

Ruth Naomi Floyd, a renowned vocalist, composer, educator, and flautist, presented the keynote address for the College’s annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence on Jan. 21. Floyd also presented a free concert that evening in Frederic K. Miller Chapel. The Symposium encourages students and staff to learn, grow, and commit as a campus to a comprehensive and continuing engagement with our diverse community. The day-long event includes a variety of educational and interactive sessions to further LVC’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Black History Month Celebrated

The 2020 Social Justice Institute, led by the Office of Intercultural Affairs and Inclusive Programming (IAIP), explored the theme of “Maintaining Dignity Amidst Poverty.” This year’s trip partnered with local and NYCbased community organizations to provide students an opportunity to participate in an

Members of the Black Student Union

immersive experience. These community

hosted numerous events to celebrate

partners included Art of Recycle (Ephrata),

and further expand the campus’s

Fordham-Bedford Community Services (Bronx,

knowledge of the past, present, and

N.Y.), Gods Love We Deliver (Manhattan, NYC),

future struggles, as well as victories

and Part of the Solution (Bronx, N.Y.).

of African-Americans in February. Students created a Black History Timeline

Dr. Renata Williams, assistant dean for

outside the Lehr and Phillips Dining

engagement and inclusion and director of

Hall and a Wall of Firsts in front of the

IAIP, and Tyler Cox, associate director of IAIP,

Center for Student Engagement. The

led the trip, and were joined by Khalil Brim ’21,

latter featured African-Americans who paved the way in fields such as academia, entertainment, politics, and other important areas.

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Social Justice Institute

Rachel Camaligan ’20, D’22, Breana Friday ’20, Tatyanna Fuller ’21, Brittany Padua ’23, Yeika Pizarro Rodriguez ’23, Kayla Spiller ’22, and Kyle West ’20.

Faculty Scholarship

Dr. Tacelosky Presents Fulbright Research in Poland

Dr. Dolan Awarded Fulbright Scholar Grant

Dr. Kathleen Tacelosky, professor of

teaching and conducting research at the University

Spanish, shared her research, which

of Pristina. He is home safely in Annville and reports

began with a Fulbright Scholar grant in

that his research is nearly complete.

Dr. Chris J. Dolan, professor of political science and global studies, was awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant from the U.S. State Department and U.S. Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo, last August. Dolan’s tenure in Kosovo was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic while he was working with U.S. foreign service officers in the public diplomacy section at the U.S. Embassy and

Puebla, Mexico, and continued with a second Fulbright Award to Zacatecas, address, “Education and Languages in

Until We Have Faces

an Age of Globalization” at the Language

Dr. Kathryn Whiteley, chair of social sciences and associate professor of criminal

and Society Conference of the Inter-

justice, served as producer for “Until We Have Faces,” a poetic documentary exploring

national Sociological Association and

death and lives in five acts. With director/producer Nathan Skulstad, Whiteley creat-

by the UNESCO Janusz Korczak Chair in

ed “an intimate portrait of the inner lives of women incarcerated for life in the Muncy

Warsaw, Poland, in September.

State Prison in Pennsylvania.

Mexico, in 2018–19. She gave the keynote

Dr. Prince Elected President of PA Sociological Society

Drs. Guzmán-Zavala and Hinshaw Present in Cuba

Dr. Barbara Prince, assistant professor of sociology, was elect-

Dr. Ivette Guzmán-Zavala, associate professor of Spanish, and

ed president of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society (PSS) for

Dr. John Hinshaw, professor of history, presented their research

2020–21. PSS provides a forum for communication for sociol-

about Latinos in Central Pennsylvania in Havana, Cuba, last

ogists working in diverse settings with a goal of increasing

October. The professors shared “Dutchirican: A History of

understanding of the interplay of sociological knowledge and

Latinos in Central PA” as part of the “Latinos en lost Estados

social research.

Unidos” conference.

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The Sporting Life

(l. to r.) Owen Buhr ’22, Crystal Gibson ’05, M’19, Jill Moffatt ’20, Emily Mealey ’21, Keri Jones ’21

LVC Celebrates 100+ Years of Women in Sports/Year in Review The College celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports

the third-fastest time in school history and added a silver in the

Day in January with a video marking 100+ years of women in

60-meter dash, tying the fastest mark in Dutchmen history.

sports at LVC. Alumna Crystal Gibson ’05, M’19 and Dr. Sammy

Shortly after the squad earned the Zag Field Hockey/National

Bost ’17, D’19, and Stacey Hollinger, associate director of athletics and senior women’s administrator, were interviewed for the video, “Leading Her Forward.”

Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) National Academic Team Award for maintaining a team GPA of 3.0 or higher during the team’s most recent campaign, 15 players earned spots

Jill Moffatt ’20 ended her women’s ice hockey career as the

on the organization’s Division III National Academic Squad

NCAA all-time record holder for most career saves by a goalie

(GPA of 3.30 or higher): Maddie Airey ’20, Rachel Kagarise ’20,

(4,444). She also holds the NCAA record for saves in a sea-

Cecile Kat ’20, Corinne Kearney ’22, Abbie Keath ’22, Kassidy

son (1,203), was named Goaltender of the Year for the second

McKeever ’22, Joelle McKeever ’22, Taylor Pentz ’21, Ashlee

consecutive year by the United Collegiate Hockey Conference

Sheibley ’23, Hannah Shirey ’23, Alida Steenkamer ’20, D’22,

(UCHC), and was a first-team honoree for the third consecutive

Ashlyn Urich ’23, Willemijn van den Berg ’23, Nina Ward ’21,

year for the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC). She was also

and Nikki Willi ’21.

selected as the UCHC and MAC Defensive Player of the Year.

Kat, the reigning two-time MAC Commonwealth Field Hockey

Teammate Olivia Cindrich ’21 joined her on the All-MAC team (second team). On the men’s ice, Ziki Mroz ’21 was named to the UCHC All-Rookie Team.

Offensive Player of the Year, excelled on the field as well and was named a NFHCA Third-Team All-American. She is the program’s first All-American since Lauren Brumbach ’15. Kat led

Women’s basketball star Emily Mealey ’21 capped a career

the MAC in goals and points in 2019 and was named a NFHCA

season that saw her become the program’s 15th 1,000-point

All-South Atlantic Region First Team pick. Steenkamer, the

scorer by being named to the All-Middle Atlantic Conference

team’s defensive anchor, was selected for the Second Team.

(first team) and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference (hon-

Zach Tucker ’21 was named Honorable Mention for the MAC’s

orable mention) teams. Currently 9th on the all-time team’s scoring list with 1,109 points, Mealey, with a year remaining in her collegiate career, already holds season records for rebounds (327) and rebounding average (13.1, first in MAC), and a pair of game records, field goals made (14) and most rebounds (22, twice, tied with Penny Hamilton ’87). Owen Buhr ’22 was named to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Mideast All-Region Team in the 60-meter hurdles. At the MAC Championships, he earned a silver medal in the 60-meter hurdles after running

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Men’s Basketball Team after leading LVC in scoring (12.3 PPG), three-pointers (35), and assists (77). Court mate Collin Jones ’23 was selected to the City of Basketball Love All-Rookie Team. He finished second in scoring to Tucker with a 12.2 PPG average, and ended the season with four double-doubles in the final seven games. Keri Jones ’21 and Lauren Wick ’21 qualified for the NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships. It was the first time in school history that two LVC student-athletes competed in the women’s cross country NCAAs in the same year. Jones qual-

(l. to r.) Cecile Kat ’20, Collin Jones ’23, Lauren Wick ’23, Zach Tucker ’21, Nick Bentz ’20, D’22

ified by winning the MAC Championship in the fastest time in

ademic honor, being named MAC 2019 Football Senior Schol-

MAC Championship history, joining Kelsey Patrick ’16, D’18 as

ar-Athlete, and with teammate Logan Grauer ’22 was selected

LVC MAC Champions. Wick finished fourth at the MAC Champi-

for the 2019 D3football.com All-East Region Team. Bentz was

onships. Both were named to the Academic All-MAC Team, and

also the MAC’s top kicker in fall 2019, and kicked a 50-yard field

Jones was named MAC Runner of the Year.

goal, the second-longest in Dutchman history. Grauer was also

Jones, Wick, and Julia Brewer ’19, D’21 earned all-academic

tabbed a D3football.com All-American, Honorable Mention

honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches’ Association (USTFCCCA), while the men’s and wom-

Specialist, after a tremendous sophomore campaign on special teams. He is the program’s first All-American since Tyler

en’s cross country teams earned USTFCCCA Team Academic

Good ’16 earned Second-Team All-American honors in 2015.

awards. Brewer, by finishing as the top first-year runner at the

Bentz, Grauer, and C.J. Steinhilber ’20 were named to the

MAC Championships, 15th overall, earned MAC Rookie of the

All-MAC First Team. Hunter Wilson ’20 and Jack Heft ’20 were

Year honors.

honored as Second Team selections, while Patrick Clark ’20

Football kicker Nick Bentz ’20, D’22 had a successful year in

and Brandon Brubaker ’22 received Honorable Mention

the classroom and on the field. He received the MAC’s top ac-

Seven Tabbed to Fall Sportsmanship Team The Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) named seven LVC student-athletes to its 2019 Fall Sportsmanship Teams, which recognizes those who exemplify great character and demon-

recognition.

Esports Team Featured on NBC Sports

strate the act of sportsmanship on and off the field. Dutchmen honorees were: Noah Baxter ’20 (men’s cross country), Marah Hoffman ’22 (women’s cross country), Rachel Kagarise ’21 (field hockey), Patrick Clark ’20 (football), Tanner Therit ’20 (men’s soccer), Rachel Barrick ’21 (women’s soccer), and Amanda Sides ’20 (volleyball).

LVC’s nine Esports teams, mentored by David Shapiro ’99, director of Esports operations and the College’s chief information officer, had an impressive .761 winning percentage this academic year. Their success, which included wins over Penn State, Cornell, Lafayette, West Virginia, Ottawa, DePaul, and the universities of Oklahoma, North Carolina, Arizona, and Maryland, among others, led to Shapiro and team members being featured on NBC Sports Philadelphia and FTW Philly.

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Musical Notes

Chanticleer Performs Sold-out Show Chanticleer, “America’s A Capella Pride and Joy,” performed a free concert for

London Calling: Pride Invited to England

LVC alumni and friends in January in the

The Pride of The Valley Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Heffner,

1978, Chanticleer is known around the

associate professor of music, was invited to perform in London’s New Year’s Parade at

world as “an orchestra of voices” for the

the turn of the year 2020–21. The invitation, which was also extended to alumni,

seamless blend of its 12 male voices

includes a week-long visit to the legendary city that will immerse the group in a full

ranging from countertenor to bass and

education program visiting museums, historic sites, and places of architectural and

its original interpretations of vocal litera-

artistic interest. More than 100 alumni and students have registered. Contact Dr. Heff-

ture, from Renaissance to jazz, and from

ner at cheffner@lvc.edu if you are interested in participating.

gospel to venturesome new music.

Frederic K. Miller Chapel. Founded in

Industry Sings Praises of LVC Music Jeff Snyder, chair of the Music Department, director of the

*Jeff Campbell’s ‘08 band Colebrook Road won Best Blue-

Music Business Program, and founder of VALE Music Group,

grass/Folk Band. They were also nominated for Album/EP of

was honored as the “Educator of Note” award by the Central

the Year..

Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. The hall, founded by Brandon Valentine ’06, also recognized and included numerous LVC alumni during its inaugural ceremony: *The Small Town Titans, comprised of Phillip Freeman ’11, Ben Guiles, and Jonny (O’Neill) Ross ’12, were nominated for Best

*Dan Newell’s ’03 band Chapel Hill was nominated for Best Cover Band. *Brandon Valentine ’06, founder, president, and board member Holly Serio ’08, M’15, presenter and board member

Rock Band and Song of the Year. Lead singer Freeman was

Derek Euston ’02, board member

named Best Male Vocalist.

Kylie Fernands ’21, VALE president, presenter

*Christopher Guerisi ’01, Smooth Like Clyde, won Best

Chris Anderson ’95 and Mat Edgcomb ’02, Anderson Audio,

Cover Band. Morgan Stambaugh ‘08, production manager

light, sound, and video Kathleen Organtini ’16, box office manager, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, event planning and management

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Academic Affairs

Four Years Running, Top Fulbright Producer In February, LVC was included on the list of U.S. colleges and

LVC had a record four Fulbright Finalists in 2019: Alexa

universities that produced the most 2019–20 Fulbright U.S.

Kanakry ’19 (music and music education double major, Spanish

Students. It is the fourth consecutive year that the College has

minor) for Spain, Calyn Lutz ’19 (Spanish and secondary edu-

been on the list. Each year the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau

cation) for Mexico, Rachel Duong ’19 (English and Spanish) for

of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces the top-producing

Brazil, and Matthew Torrence ’19 (early childhood and special

institutions for the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s

education) for Malaysia. Scott Werner ’19 (applied history, law

flagship international educational exchange program.

track) for Mongolia received “Alternate” status.

Faculty Attend Women in STEM Event at Governor’s Mansion Dr. Stephanie Blanda ’09, visiting assistant professor of computer & data science and mathematics, Dr. Jenna Marx, assistant professor of psychology, Dr. Ashley McFalls, assistant professor of neuroscience, and Dr. Liz Sterner, assistant professor of chemistry, attended an invite-only event at Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s residence in October. The event was sponsored by the STEM-UP Network, whose mission is to “deliver strategies, relationships, and a strong community to women so they can flourish, prosper, and advance personally and in their STEM careers.” The STEM-UP Network offers leadership programs, mentoring programs, and career navigation services in which many LVC faculty have participated.

Provost Cowart Named Inaugural Anchor Institution Fellow Dr. Monica Cowart, provost and vice president of academic affairs, was named one of five inaugural Anchor Fellows for the Class of 2020. Anchor Fellows are mentored by sitting higher education presidents to learn how colleges and universities can build an institutional commitment to democratic local engagement through partnerships that contribute to their communities.

(l. to r.) Dr. Liz Sterner, Dr. Jenna Marx, Dr. Stephanie Blanda ‘09, Dr. Ashley McFalls

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Board Notes Board Adds Four Elyse E. Rogers, Esq., ’76, chair of the LVC Board of Trustees, announced that the board had unanimously appointed Dr. Robert E. Harbaugh ’74, chair of neurosurgery and senior vice president of the Penn State Health Medical Group, and Melissa A. Poole ’05, vice president of investor relations at The Hershey Company, to serve terms through 2023. The board also elected Dr. Christopher J. Heffner, associate professor of music and director of The Pride of The Valley Marching Band (faculty), and Brandon M. Kemmery ’22, digital communications (student). Chair Rogers also said that seven trustees were re-elected for another term ending in 2023: Suzanne H. Dombrowski ’83, C.P.A., James G. Glasgow Jr. ’81, Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger, George J. King ’68, Chester Q. Mosteller ’75, Elliott H. Robinson, and Tracey A. Stover ’91.

nications, mathematics, business, and music—all academic strengths of Lebanon Valley College and our alumni,” said Rogers. “The new colleagues from The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and The Hershey

“It is a pleasure to welcome new and returning board members

Company represent organizations with which LVC has had

with expertise in medicine and healthcare, finance, commu-

longstanding and ongoing relationships.”

Laughlin Hall

Alumni Awards Presented During Homecoming Six graduates were honored with Alumni Awards during

of Simpatico Studios, were honored with the Creative Achieve-

Homecoming Weekend festivities last fall. Dr. Kyle Ward ’09,

ment Award. Julie Beidler ’98, an English teacher in the North-

assistant professor of criminology at the University of Northern

ern Lebanon School District, received the D. Clark Carmean

Colorado, was awarded the June Herr Educator of the Year

Award in Admission. And, Dr. Tony Leach ’73, professor

Award. Charles McElwee ’11, assistant editor at City Journal

emeritus of music and music education at Pennsylvania

of Manhattan Institute, received the Young Alumni Award. Jill

State University, was honored with the committee’s highest

Kidulic Whiskeyman ’07 and Steve Whiskeyman ’09, co-founders

distinction, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.

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Arts & Culture

Artist-in-Residence’s Work Featured in National Gallery

Civil Rights Exhibit at Gallery

G. Daniel Massad’s, LVC artist-inresidence, work was included in the

Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement opened in January in the

2019–20 exhibition, The Touch of Color,

Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, later going virtual through the Gallery’s Instagram

Pastels, in the permanent collection at

page, which can be viewed here. A giant of post-War documentary photography and

the National Gallery of Art in Washington,

film, Danny Lyon helped define a mode of photojournalism in which the picture-maker

D.C. A sold-out bus of alumni and friends

is deeply and personally embedded in their subject matter. This exhibition was

accompanied Massad on a tour of the

organized by art2art Circulating Exhibitions.

museum on January 19.

Academics

Exercise Science Adds Three Master’s Degrees Three new master’s degrees in exercise science will prepare

advanced training in strength and conditioning for lifelong

New Minor in Applied Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

success in the health professions. The programs build on the

LVC added a new minor in applied Spanish for healthcare

strengths of LVC’s nationally recognized health profession and

professionals last fall. The program helps students in health

science majors, with students learning and conducting re-

professions majors—athletic training, clinical mental health

search in the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions

counseling, exercise science, physical therapy, pre-medicine,

Pavilion. Students can elect to pursue a master’s degree in

and speech-language pathology—gain competence in medical

one of three areas: clinical exercise physiology, human perfor-

Spanish to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking

mance, or sport performance.

patients, clients, and their families.

graduate students to conduct biomedical research, prepare for ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist certification, or pursue

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Campus Transformation

New Pedestrian Bridge Opens The Pedestrian Bridge that connects North and South campus was completed in January. The new crossing is accessible, well-lit, and architecturally appealing.

Speech-Language Pathology Free Public Clinic to Debut LVCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speech-Language Pathology Program will have several new and refurbished spaces in the Heilman Center over the coming months. The centerpiece will be the Clinic for Speech and Learning Pathologies, which will help students learn real-world skills and benefit members of the community with audiology, hearing, and speech needs, and new areas and technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

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Leedy Theater Enhancements Leedy Theater, home to the College’s Wig & Buckle Theater Company, underwent a major revitalization this past winter break. Kenneth and Linda Leedy P’92 made a generous pledge to help fund the work, which included new seating, flooring, lighting, audio equipment, speakers, and communication systems, the latter of which improved communication between the audio booth, backstage, ticket booth, and green room. The Leedys made the initial gift to create Leedy Theater in the Allan W. Mund College Center in the early 1990s in honor of their son, Gregory R. Leedy ’92, and his wife, Kathleen Ryan Leedy ’90. Their granddaughter, Claire M. Leedy ’21, performs with and is a lighting designer for Wig & Buckle.

Frock Revitalized The Frock Conference Room in the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library is being reimagined as a flexible space for meetings, remote learning, and student activities. The room will become a high-technology center, with moveable furniture and fixtures. Frock was originally established through a gift from Elaine Frock Stepanek ’48 in 1996. The improvements were made possible through the generosity of Katherine J. Bishop, vice chair of the Board of Trustees, Bruce W. Kreider, and the Bishop Families.

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Philanthropy Transforms

Holsinger Fund Recipients Recognized Trustee Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger and her husband, Steven J. Holsinger, Esq., hosted recipients of their Steven J. and Wendie DiMatteo Holsinger Immersive Experience Fund on campus in January. Established three years ago, the fund is open to undergraduates in all disciplines to help with reasonable costs associated with an internship, including a stipend, travel costs, and living expenses.

Boal ’22 and Kemmery ’22 Awarded Clark Associates Scholarships

MILES RIGOR SOCIETY

Randall McCarty P’07, executive director of the Clark Foundation

Curvin N. Dellinger Jr. ’38, P’75, P’77, P’85

and director of recruitment, announced that Logan Boal ’22 and

Ella Mae Dellinger P’62

Brandon Kemmery ’22 were selected to receive $5,000 grants

Woodrow S. Dellinger ’33, P’62

through LVC’s Clark Associates Scholarships. Clark Scholarships

Woodrow S. Dellinger Jr. ’62

are awarded to current sophomores and juniors with outstanding

Joyce E. Martin ’60

leadership skills or an entrepreneurial spirit. Clark Associates Inc., in

Alice B. Savastio ’55

Lancaster, is one of the fastest growing companies in Central Penn-

Sterling F. Strause ’52

sylvania, with more than 2,800 employees, including 20+ LVC alumni.

Dr. Elizabeth K. Weisburger ’44, H’89

Planned Gifts Received (all deceased)

THE LEWIS and DORRY THAYNE FUND Since his appointment as president in 2012, Dr. Lewis Thayne and his wife, Dorry, have led the College through a transformational time resulting in marked gains to student and graduate success. Milestones include three successive years of record enrollment, construction of the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion ensuring LVC’s leadership position in health professions education, the establishment of more than a dozen successful academic programs, and an institutional commitment to Inclusive Excellence. Established in recognition of their service to LVC, The Lewis & Dorry Thayne Fund will support: •

Inclusive Excellence initiatives, programming, research, projects, etc.

•

Experiential Education initiatives, programming, research, projects, etc.

•

Projects that would allow for collaboration between inclusive excellence efforts and experiential education opportunities.

Visit www.lvc.edu/thaynefund for additional information, to see a list of donors, and support this fund.

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THE LVC STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND

Capital Fund Support

While everyone will feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,

the Bishop Families

some LVC families will feel financial challenges earlier and more

Blair Music Center Enhancements

severely. The LVC Student Emergency Fund was established to

Lois Brong Miller ’61

help students maintain continuity and thrive during this period of virtual learning. Thank you to all who support our students.

Bishop Library and Frock Conference Room Enhancements Katherine J. Bishop, Bruce W. Kreider, and

Heilman Center Renovations for Speech Language Pathology Program

Please visit www.lvc.edu/sef for additional information and to add

The George I. Alden Trust

your support.

Karick E. Stober ’97, P’22 and Amanda Stober P’22

Arnold Grants Celebrated The Edward H. Arnold and Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Program for Experiential Education celebrated its ninth anniversary in Zimmerman Recital Hall in the Suzanne H. Arnold Gallery in October. Student and faculty recipients joined Edward H’87 and Jeanne H’08, who began the program in 2011, to celebrate the student-faculty research, independent student summer research, and independent student internships that their generosity helped make possible.

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Philanthropy Transforms Newly Established Scholarships and Funds Since July 1, 2019

The William and Beverlee Lehr Scholar-

The Ahmed Family Scholarship in

Summer Pathways Program

an approximate radius of 40 miles of

Physical Therapy Established by Aglaia

Established by James G. Glasgow Jr. ’81

Harrisburg, Pa.

Stephanis Ahmed ’62

and Patricia A. Glasgow

To provide financial aid to a student pur-

To support a summer enrichment

suing their degree in physical therapy

session designed to help students

with a preference for a student planning

adjust to the rigors of college life

to study and work professionally in pediatric physical therapy

ship Enhanced support from William Lehr Jr. H’19 and Beverlee B. Lehr To support ALANA students living within

The Gene I. Helms ’54 Annual Scholarship Established by Gene I. Helms ’54 To support students with financial need The Cindy Jones Endowed Scholarship Established by Eric L. Himelright M’98 and Amy Himelright To provide financial aid to an undergraduate or graduate student planning for a career in health professions

The Marsik/Reidl Annual Scholarship Established by Frederic J. Marsik ’65 The Bender Mineral Collection Fund

and Pam Marsik

Established by Susan A. Engle ’78

To support an upperclassmen student

To catalogue and display the mineral

with a GPA or 3.2 or above who plans to

collection of Dr. Andrew Bender, a

pursue a career in the microbiological

former chair of the LVC Chemistry

sciences

Department The Boyd Foundation Annual Scholarship Enhanced support by The Boyd Foundation To support students with financial need from high schools in Susquehanna, Lower Paxton, or Swatara Townships, and Harrisburg, Pa. The Dr. William W. ’33 and Ethel Leedom Focht Scholarship Established by William W. Focht ’63 To support a student with financial need with preference given to a junior or senior studying pre-medicine or biology

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The Anne Victoria Seals ’96 Memorial The Ernest & Ann Thompson Annual Scholarship Established by Eric L. Himelright M’98 and Amy Himelright To support a student of any class year who demonstrates financial need The Kunkel Intercultural Learning Fund Established by R. Lee Kunkel ’57 and Rosalind Horn Kunkel ’60 To enhance programming support for the Office of Intercultural Affairs and Inclusive Programming specific to ALANA students (defined as African, Latino, Asian, or Native American)

Endowed Scholarship Established by Thomas R. Seals P’96 and Joyce E. Seals P’96 To support students(s) with a preference for a student studying and/or planning a career in psychology or clinical mental health counseling The Dr. Valentino Sica ’50 Endowed Scholarship Established by Valentino V. Sica ’50 and Katherine Sica To provide support to student(s) with good academic standing and financial need

Your Legacy The Tracey and David Stover Future CPA Annual Scholarship Established by Tracey A. Smith Stover ’91 and David P. Stover ’91 To be awarded to a junior or senior Accounting Major, with preference for a

For more than 150 years, Lebanon Valley College has provided opportunity to young people of modest means to become successful contributors to their communities and the world. Recently, these alumni have been at the front lines protecting people as doctors, nurses, psychologists, social service workers, and more.

3+1 Accounting/MBA student, pursuing

Throughout its history, the College’s ability to do all of this has been made

CPA exams to assist with the costs

possible in large part by the generosity of those who came before: forward-

related to exam preparation

thinking alumni who made plans during their lives that will assist LVC students

The Stover Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Established by Tracey A. Smith

for generations to come. These distinguished alumni provided for our students in their estate plans, including:

Stover ’91 and David P. Stover ’91

Dr. Elizabeth K. Weisburger ’44 H’89, a trailblazer for women in science, made

To provide support to a student

numerous contributions in her almost 40 years at the National Cancer Institute.

studying accounting

Her research in chemical carcinogenesis aided in finding cancer treatments and preventions. Dr. Weisburger included a provision in her will to establish a scholarship fund for women studying the sciences at LVC; students who one day may become chief of the Department of Pathology at Joint Base LewisMcChord in Washington like Dr. Ashleigh Symenski Felpel ’09. Dr. Woodrow Dellinger Sr. ’33, a legendary family doctor and educator in Red Lion, Pa., who in the 1970s established two trusts to provide financial support for his wife, Ella Mae, and son, Woodrow “Skip” Dellinger Jr. ’62, after his death. After Skip’s death in 2019, the remainder of Dr. Dellinger’s estate conveyed to LVC; support that will help students become alumni like Alex Talarico ’13, a

The Dr. Elizabeth K. Weisburger ’44

nurse practitioner in an emergency room during the COVID-19 crisis.

Scholarship for Women in Science

George Moyer ’69, a career scientist, worked with College staff during his life

Established by Dr. Elizabeth K.

to craft a scholarship fund for chemistry majors. The scholarship was com-

Weisburger ’44, H’89*

pleted with a gift from his estate; possibly leading to the next veterinarian like

To provide aid to women in scientific

Dr. Jared Pitt ’08. Like generations of LVC students, George was inspired to

fields of study

pursue a career as a chemist by the legendary Dr. Anthony H. Neidig ’43, H’04,

The Joyce Marlene Heim Wert Annual

late chair of professor emeritus of chemistry.

and Endowed Scholarships

Please contact Joe Martellaro, director of gift planning, at martella@lvc.edu

Established by Joyce Wert

or visit www.lvcgiving.org for additional information regarding how you might

To support a student pursuing

craft your own plans for the benefit of loved ones and future LVC students.

organ study

*deceased

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NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania and all years are 2020 unless otherwise noted.

BIRTHS

’00s Fynlee Frantz Josephine Sodl Joseph “Joey” Slegowski

David J. Sodl ’08 and his wife, Julie, welcomed a daughter, Josephine Mae,

Heidi Juliano-Slegowski ’04 and

May 2, 2018.

her husband, Eric, welcomed a son,

Erin McGarvey Frantz ’09 and Tyler Frantz ’07 welcomed a daughter, Fynlee Rose, July 11, 2019. Fynlee joins big brother Foster, who turned 5 in April.

’10s

Joseph “Joey” Paul, Jan. 13. Kristen Barone-Rothenberger ’04 is Joey’s godmother.

Margaret Umble Cora and Chloe Hildebrand

Mallory Hane Umble ’08 and her husband, Chad, welcomed a daughter,

Jennifer Parks Hildebrand ’07 and her

Margaret Ryan, April 3, 2019.

husband, Rob, welcomed a daughter,

Madelyn Houseknecht

Dr. Emily Allison Houseknecht ’09, D’11 and her husband, Justin, welcomed a daughter, Madelyn, March 19, 2019.

Cora Katherine Ann, Sept. 15, 2019. She joins big sister Chloe.

Oliver Bartz

Sarah Semmelman Bartz ’08 and Ryan

Lucy and Kaleb Mann

Bartz ’08 welcomed a son, Oliver, July

Jeremy Mann ’08 and his wife, Jennifer,

25, 2019. Oliver joins big brother Hudson.

welcomed a daughter, Lucy Grace, Aug.

Sarah is LVC’s director of academic

5, 2019. Lucy joins brother Kaleb, who

success.

turns 5 in June.

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Ethan Attanasio

Dr. Briana Jones Attanasio ’10, D’14 and Mike Attanasio ’12 welcomed a son, Ethan Tyler, May 25, 2019.

WEDDINGS

’00s David Robart and Ashley Weaver ’11 Anastasía Smith

Ashley Weaver ’11 married David Robart (front, l. to r.) Brian Smith, Alison

Aleka Liazis Smith ’11, MSW, LSW and

Uzdella ’04, Jeremy Freeland, Lauren

Dr. Matthew Smith ’12 welcomed a

Gabler Freeland ’04

daughter, Anastasía Marie, Sept. 18, 2019.

(back, l. to r.) Brandon Wierschke, Erik Wierschke, Maria Perozzi Wierschke ’04, John Paul Macias, Rebecca Grudzina

May 3, 2019, in Manchester. Heidi Rudelitch Horst ’11, Lindsay Bauman Baver ’11, Alex Baver ’11, James Black ’11, Alison Kordonski Black ’11, and Brad Surdam ’11 attended.

Macias ’04, Katie deProphetis ’04, Nick Bramble, Amy Ries ’04

Rebecca Grudzina ’04 married John Paul Macias Sept. 21, 2019, in New York City. Alison Uzdella ’04, Lauren Gabler Freeland ’04, Maria Perozzi Wierschke ’04, Katie deProphetis ’04, and Amy Ries ’04 Raelyn Spotts

attended.

Bria Rose Spotts ’11 and Stephen

’10s

Spotts ’10 welcomed a daughter, Raelyn Blake, Jan. 12, 2019. She joins big sister

(front, l. to r.) Noelle Brossman ’14, Aliena Reed ’14, Caitlyn Atzinger ’14,

Brynnlee.

Lauren Shanberg Kozub ’14, Brendan Kozub ’14, Sara Stauffer ’14, Nikki Abbamont ’14 (back, l. to r.) Dylan Smith ’14, Chris Taggart ’14, Ricky Sentak ’14, Sam Colletts ’14, Nate Luckenbill ’14, Kevin Smith ’14, Tim Flier ’14, Dr. Kelsie Hepner ’13

Maya and Sienna Lynch

Andrea Kozlowski Lynch ’12 and Jordan Lynch ’09 welcomed twin daughters, Maya Grace and Sienna Imogen, Nov. 13,

(l. to r.) Dr. Colleen E. O’Neill Segall ’10, Dr. Thanh T. Le ’10, Anthony S. Petrole ’10, Hung Huynh, Huyen Huynh ’10, M’18, Rebecca A. Landucci ’10, My-Hang T. Pham ’10, Emily Liang

Lauren Shanberg ’14 and Brendan Kozub ’14 married Aug. 10, 2019, in Phoenixville. Nikki Abbamont ’14, Chris Taggart ’14, Sam Colletts ’14, Nate

2018. Andrea recently received her

Huyen Huynh ’10, M’18 married Hung

Luckenbill ’14, and Tim Filer ’14 were in

master’s degree in educational leader-

Huynh June 1, 2019, in New Cumber-

the wedding party. Noelle Brossman ’14,

ship, as well as supervisor, principal, and

land. Dr. Colleen E. O’Neill Segall ’10,

Aliena Reed ’14, Caitlyn Atzinger ’14,

school administrator certifications, from

Dr. Thanh T. Le ’10, Anthony S. Petrole ’10,

Sara Stauffer ’14, Dylan Smith ’14, Ricky

Montclair State University.

Rebecca A. Landucci ’10, and My-Hang T.

Sentak ’14, Dr. Kelsie Hepner ’13, and

Pham ’10 attended.

Kevin Smith ’14 attended.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES school psychology program at the

Megan Joan Lough ’17 married

University of Delaware.

Brandon Long June 22, 2019, in Mount

Olivia Edwards ’16 married Matthew Rindfuss Oct. 5, 2019, in Boiling Springs. Dr. Alicia Illis ’17, D’19, Morgan Webb ’17, Erin Eckerd ’15, Tori Cecchi ’17, and Jonathan Kok ’16 were in the wedding party.

Joy. The bride’s mother, Deborah Gill Lough ’88; Korissa Herrold ’17; Sabrina Bomberger ’16; Brittany Holtz ’10; Denise Williams, adjunct instructor of education; and Dr. Michael Fry, professor emeritus of mathematical sciences, attended.

Angela Harris ’15 and Dr. Adam Soltys ’15, D’17

Angela Harris ’15 and Dr. Adam Soltys ’15, D’17 married June 14, 2019, in Cape May, N.J. Jenny Simensky ’15, Samantha Derr Snyder ’14, Jorey Aumiller ’15, Jasmine Dutton ’15, Alec Soltys ’19, Tyler Dean ’15, Devin O’Connell ’15, Michael Meck ’15, Brian Murphy ’15, and Dr. Luke

Emily Franke Morin ’16 and Christopher Morin

Berguson ’15, D’17 were in the bridal

Emily Franke ’16 married Christopher

party. Other LVC alumni attended. Adam

Morin June 9, 2019, in Lancaster. Katie

is a physical therapist in Quarryville, and

Franke ’19, Randi Shultz ’17, Jennah

Angela is a doctoral student in the

Kuhn ’17, and Brittany Baird ’15 were in the wedding party. Emily earned her master’s degree in clinical mental health

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counseling from Johns Hopkins University

Jeanette Tropp ’17 and Benjamin Tanner ’17

Jeanette Tropp ’17 and Benjamin Tanner ’17 married Sept. 29, 2018, in Annville. Kristen Eberhardt ’18 was the photographer, and Alison “Alie” Metz ’18 was Jeanette’s hairstylist.

in May 2018. In January, she opened Maryland Counseling Associates in

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Lutherville, Md.

’50s May Ertle ’54 taught music and fifthgrade English in Marietta, Bangor, and

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Roberts ’54 during a seven-week European tour. At age 87, May and her

weddings, promotions, or a general update anytime at www.lvc.edu/stay-connected.

There, you can also learn about other ways to stay connected to The Valley.

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daughter toured the U.S., repeating a Laura Ramage ’16 and Zach McCaskill ’15

trip she made 70 years earlier. Today, she sings in her church choir and with

Laura Ramage ’16 and Zach McCaskill ’15

the Pocono Concert Choral, and teaches

married July 20, 2019, in LVC’s Miller

singing in Sunday school.

Chapel. Laura’s parents, Dr. David Ramage ’82 and Diane Detwiler Ramage ’85, attended.

Elma Jean Swope Kreider ’55 and Patricia Lutz Walter ’58 were interviewed for a video about Christmas at

The Valley and the first CATV concert

Shirley Huber Miller ’63 received a great

they were part of 61 years ago. Dr. Mark

music education at LVC. After moving

Mecham, professor emeritus of music;

to Chicago and meeting graduates of

Dr. Kyle Zeuch, assistant professor of

Northwestern and the University of

music and director of choral activities;

Chicago, she realized none had the

and Rachel Cheston ’20 were also

methods she did. Now 78 and living at

interviewed.

Messiah Village in Mechanicsburg, Miller still plays violin in the nursing center. She also plays in the Coachella Valley Symphony near Los Angeles, where she spends the winter months. Ken Anderson ’64 had an extensive music, teaching, writing, and photography career. In 1972, he earned a second prize in the Asahi Pentax World Photo Con-

Nathan Darrah ’19 and Virginia Smedley Burkhart ’58

test. He toured with the U.S. Air Force Band, and wrote arrangements and led

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the band for a Panamanian TV show.

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Virginia Smedley Burkhart ’58 saw her

Ken played oboe in the Binghamton

Apex Advertising

grandson, Nathan Mark Darrah ’19,

(N.Y.) Opera Orchestra, Brico Symphony

Benchmark Construction Co. Inc.

receive his bachelor’s degree in comput-

of Denver, Colo., U.S. Air Force bands in

Candoris Technologies

er & data science at Commencement

Colorado and the Canal Zone, and Spring

Capitol Business Systems

2019. Nathan is the grandson of the late

Garden Band of York.

Colortech Inc.

The Organist recently published an

Corvette Grill

organ work by Dr. Robert Lau ’65, pro-

Doug MacCormack ’04,

Donald Burkhart ’57 and great-grandson of the late Hazel Bailey Smedley ’29. Virginia and Nathan lived in Mary Green Hall during their respective time at LVC.

’60s

fessor emeritus of music. Morningstar

Fulton Financial Advisors

Music published Lau’s SAB and two-part

Elite Coach

versions of his SATB anthem “All Things

Enterprise Holdings

Bright and Beautiful,” bringing his num-

Environmental Cleaning

ber of published works close to 550. The

Systems

Organist is published by Lorenz Corp.,

Fairview Golf Course

which was founded by LVC’s fourth pres-

Hampton Inn Lebanon

ident, the Rev. Edmund S. Lorenz H’36.

InGear Cycling and Fitness

Karen Mellinger Poorman ’65 and Ron Poorman ’63, who met in the band at LVC, helped form the South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble (SJAWE) in 1997. Since then, the band has commissioned 12 works, played at the Kennedy Center, Marcia Hannah Cromer, Ginny Shed

and received the Sudler Silver Scroll

Deck, Sharon Stetler Herr, Gail Rice,

Award from the John Philip Sousa Foun-

Bonnie Miller Streett, Kathy Gunnet

dation. SJAWE’s YouTube videos have

Wagaman, and Elaine Kreller

amassed more than a million views. They

Tomlinsen visited campus Sept.

kicked off 2020 by moving the band into

28, 2019, for a tour and lunch. They

a new rehearsal facility and purchasing

met freshman year when they were

new percussion equipment, decisions

housed in Laughlin Hall.

Ron attributes to the advice of LVC

Klick-Lewis Inc. Lebanon Federal Credit Union Leitzel’s Jewelry McNees, Wallace & Nurick LLC MJ Land Development Mount Gretna Craft Brewery NRG Controls Inc. Penn State Health Redner’s Markets Inc. Ted’s Bar & Grill Thrivent Financial Wells Fargo Advisors

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’70s

see their parents, children, and six

told him, “Always try new things, buy the latest equipment, and music will remain

Lt. Col. William “Bill” Jones ’72 retired in

Stephen Hoy ’77 is the principal author

December 2019, after 26½ years at The

of Camp Oglethorpe: Macon’s Unknown

The Rev. Dr. Carl Synan ’65 recently

Institute of Aviation in Champagne, Ill. He

Civil War Prisoner of War Camp, 1862–

celebrated 50 years of ordination as a

previously retired from the Marine Corps

1864 (Mercer University Press), which

United Methodist pastor. He now serves

in 1993, after 21 years and 13,000 flight

published in spring 2019. The book chroni-

as a full-time chaplain for a hospice in

hours in military and civilian aircraft. He

cles the history of a little-known POW

Gastonia, N.C.

and his wife of 50 years, Elane, have two

camp for Union soldiers in Macon, Ga.

woodwind teacher Frank Stachow who

inspiring and fresh.”

Dr. Michael Campbell ’69 is a music pro-

children and five grandchildren.

grandchildren.

Edie Rice Shillitoe ’78 played with the

fessor at Young Harris College in Georgia.

David Amsden ’75 retired in September

Harrisburg Symphony and was the prin-

He was a member of the acclaimed

2019, after more than 40 years in banking.

cipal violist with the Napa Symphony.

Savannah Jazz Orchestra, and worked

Doug Dahms ’75 is Wilson High School’s

She taught elementary orchestra in

with such artists as Ed Shaunessey, Cab Calloway, and the Four Tops. His awards include the National Bank Association’s Citation of Excellence. Karl E. Guyler ’69 and his wife, Lucinda, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 30, 2019.

winningest football coach. He earned his 152nd victory, surpassing the previous record, on Oct. 11, 2019. Roberta “Bobbe” Sheriff Pennington ’75 retired five years ago from teaching fifth grade. She and her husband, Scott, live in Vermont, and continue to travel to

Houston and strings at every level in Syracuse, N.Y., before retiring five years ago. She has a teaching studio and started a community orchestra in Syracuse. Shillitoe said, “Music education has led to a great career, and I thank LVC for giving me a solid foundation as an educator.” Michael F. Faherty, Esq., ’79 is president of Faherty Law Firm in Hershey. He

We Want Your Recommendations! Alumni Referral Award and Children of Alumni Scholarship

practices eminent domain law and was elected vice chair of the Owners’ Counsel of America. Stephen W. Reisteter ’79, principal clarinetist, arranger, and composer for Allentown Band, recently composed an original score for the horror film classic,

Alumni are invited to refer high school and/or transfer students

“Nosferatu.” Stephen has played with

who have not yet been admitted to Lebanon Valley College.

the band for 35 years and the Allentown

Students who are referred, admitted, and enroll at LVC are eligible

Symphony Orchestra for 32 years. He also teaches at Moravian College.

to receive $1,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate enrollment. Parents who are graduates of LVC are not eligible to refer their child(ren), but 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). Parents who are graduates of LVC are not eligible to refer their child(ren), but their children can receive an LVC Alumni Scholarship worth up to $10,000 over four years to attend The Valley.

’80s George Meyers ’81 won the Best Sci-Fi/ Fantasy Award at The Wild Bunch Film Festival for his short script, “Robo Hills Texas,” and the Audience Choice Award at the Billy The Kid Film Festival for his short film, “Not Your Day.” Melanie Herman Hartman ’85 and Bryan Hartman ’85 retired from teaching and moved to Florida, where Bryan is fulfill-

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ing a dream as a cast member for Walt Disney World. He is a safari guide at Kilimanjaro Safaris in the Animal Kingdom. After 23 years of service, Bob Loughney ’89 retired from the FBI in July 2019. He is now associate director of global security for Merck & Co. Carl W. Mohler Jr. ’89, ’97, author of “Moving Beyond What I Left Behind,” an autobiography about his trials and tribulations

Go further, achieve more: advance your career or help the next generation of Dutchmen start theirs.

living with bipolar disorder, is working on his next book.

The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success is here to help.

’90s

Breen Center staff are available via WebEx, phone, or email to:

Dawn Hickman Connelly ’92 proudly shows

Review your

Provide

Give graduate

cover letter

school

and résumé

analysis

guidance

her LVC swag.

Dawn Hickman Connelly ’92 is a middle-school principal in the Lebanon

Offer career path

Prepare you through interview

advice and coaching

practice and feedback

School District. Cornell Wilson ’96 was named one of 33

Career network through Handshake (formerly JobCenter)—

members to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Advisory

contact breencenter@lvc.edu to register.

Commission on Latino Affairs. Pamela Pedrick ’97, a registered nurse and certified health coach, is the CEO and owner of Transformed Renewed You in Pamela Pedrick ’97

Ocala, Fla. She is also the author of the

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 campus events, and more.

chapter Lose Weight Now in “The One Thing Every Mom Needs to Know: Top Experts Reveal Their Best Strategies to

The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success 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.

Help You Be the Best Mom You Can Be.”

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Randal Kostelac ’99

The Quincy (Ill.) Concert Band, under the

In summer 2019, Charles Ermer ’03 stud-

is the director of

direction of Dr. Trent A. Hollinger ’01,

ied ongoing research projects on radio

corporate training

associate professor of music at Culver-

tracking, cheetah conservation, and

& education with

Stockton College, was awarded second

ecosystem management, and the design

Redner’s Markets

place in the American Prize for Band/

of school and community programs in

Inc. in Reading. He

Wind Ensemble Performance, commu-

Namibia. He is an education aid at Child

works with the

nity band division. The ensemble was

and Youth Programs in Gricignano di

human resources

also a finalist in the American Prize Ernst

Aversa, Caserta, Italy.

Bacon Memorial Award for the Perfor-

Lisa Landis Schaefer ’04 is the executive

team to recruit new associates and provide continuing education and support for existing team members. He is also responsible for the management and staffing of all new store projects. David Shapiro ’99, LVC’s director of Esports, was elected to a three-year term

mance of American Music, community ensemble division.

director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania. She was

Jayanne Sevast ’01 is the director of

previously their director of government

development, annual campaigns at the

relations.

Kutztown University Foundation.

Todd Snovel ’06 was named the Business

on the National Association of Collegiate

Timothy Belloff ’02 is the director of ac-

Diversity Champion by the Harrisburg

Esports (NACE) Competition Council.

ademic technology at Arcadia University.

Regional Chamber & CREDC for his work

Dave also serves as the college’s senior

He recently helped the university launch

on behalf of diversity and inclusion.

director of information technology and

an Esports program and was appointed

He was also recognized by the Annual

chief information officer.

director of Esports.

Conference for Women with an Agate

Ellen Ditmer ’02 is a music teacher in

Award, presented to a man who has

’00s

the Jefferson County Public Schools in Golden, Colo. Joanna Bissell-Havran ’02 is an assistant teaching professor in human development and family studies with Penn State’s World Campus. Christel Ludwig Wenrich ’02 is a senior manager in the tax department at Herbein & Company Inc. in Reading.

Holly and Steve Barnes

Holley Dobson Barnes ’00 celebrated 10 years as owner of TreeBranch Media, offering web design, print design, and email marketing services from offices in West Lawn and Easton.

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demonstrated exceptional effort in helping women advance in business. Todd is special assistant to the president for strategic initiatives at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Matt Sanders ’07 opened a baseball/ softball training facility in Lebanon called Champ’s Performance Training. The facility is named after his son, Carter, nicknamed Champ. Matt is a long-term

Kelly Ogurcak Bucy ’03 is a learning

substitute gym teacher at Lebanon

support teacher at the elementary level

Middle School.

in the Elizabethtown School District. She is also an adjunct professor of education at LVC.

Adam Brossman ’08 was inducted into the Central Chapter PA Sports Hall of Fame in November.

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Kelly M. Godfrey ’08 is a manager at RKL

always be so grateful for our experiences

Dr. Chris Heffner, director of The Pride

in Wyomissing. She leads audit engage-

through the program that have made us

of the Valley, guest conducted the All

ment teams, and financial statement

who we are today,” Holly said.

Shore Band (high school). Dan said, “The

coordination and reporting. Benjamin Wagner ’08 is the director of business development at Sparxoo, a

conducting skills I honed through his

’10s

classes helped me feel very comfortable and taught me to conduct confidently and clearly.”

digital marketing agency in Tampa, Fla.

Matt Grodzinski ’12 is the executive rooms manager at Palace Entertainment. Ryan Grusemeyer, FSA, MAAA, ’12 is a manager and actuary at Independence Blue Cross. He is a fellow in the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries. Clay Michalec ’10 directed the Maryland State Champs Cassy Kane ’09 (r.)

Cassandra “Cassy” Kane ’09 is a se-

Clay Michalec ’10 is the director of the Chesapeake High School Marching

nior communications manager with

Band, which won the Maryland Marching

Conservational International in Virginia.

Band Association State Championships

Alicia Gurdus LaFrance ’09, M’18 is the

in October 2019.

director of provider experience at Aetna

Kristin Nguyen ’10 received her master’s

Better Health of Pennsylvania.

degree in integrated marketing com-

Christian R. Slater ’09 is the director of technology services at the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Jared ’08 and Holly ’09 Wilkerson

munications from the Medill School of

Corey Homer ’12

Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing

Cory R. Homer ’12, associate dean of

Communications at Northwestern

institutional effectiveness at Sussex

University.

County Community College, was elected

Emily Gertenbach ’11 launched (e.g.)

president of the Delaware Valley School

creative content, a content marketing

District board of directors. Cory will

business providing optimized copy-

serve through 2022.

writing and content strategy solutions

George W. Ioannidis M’12 earned his

to foster client companies’ growth and

doctorate in education leadership from

conversions.

Shippensburg University. He is superin-

Brittany Anne Klinger ’11 is the sales and

tendent of schools at the Spring Grove

marketing director at Commonwealth

Area School District in York County,

Senior Living in Harrisburg.

where he was previously the business

Amanda Weiant Musser ’11 is a licensed

manager.

Holly Spangenburg Wilkerson ’09 has

clinical social worker for Palmyra School

Caitlyn Light ’12 is a research associate

taught German in the Greater Latrobe

District.

in the Cost Analysis and Research Divi-

School District for 10 years. She coordinates, plans, and leads school tours to German-speaking countries. This year, Holly created a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) elective. She and her husband, Jared Wilkerson ’08, met while studying abroad in Cologne, Germany. “We will

Dan Crawford ’12 is a middle-school band teacher in Freehold, N.J., and

sion of the Institute for Defense Analyses in Alexandria, Va.

assistant band director at Freehold

Dr. Edward Beall ’13 is a research staff

Township High School. He recently

member in the Operational Evaluation

co-guest conducted the All Shore In-

Division of the Institute for Defense Anal-

termediate Band (middle school) while

yses in Alexandria, Va.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES Susanna Chehata, Esq., ’13 is an attorney

at Law in York. Her practice is in general

Clarissa Dempsey ’18 teaches fifth-

with the Executive Office for Immigration

school law.

grade English at Washington Street

Review in Falls Church, Va. She earned this position through the Department of Justice Honors Program. Sheryl Klus ’13 received her master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in July 2018. In 2019, she became a board-certified behavior analyst. Emmitt Smith ’13 is a sales coordinator for Tenon Tours in Lewes, Del. Jordan Higgins ’14 is the head baseball coach at Elizabethtown High School.

Timothy Lupia ’16 teaches voice lessons,

Elementary School in Rockingham, N.C.

including at Dickinson College, and sings

Bryan Kukulski ’18 is an actuarial analyst

throughout the tri-state area.

at Oliver Wyman, a global management

Corby Myers ’16 is the sales service cen-

consulting firm in Philadelphia.

ter manager for the Southwest Division

Theresa Messenger ’18 is the marketing

of Vulcan Materials Co.

director at Power Train Sports and

Bridget Rothert ’16 is an assistant wom-

Fitness in Manheim.

en’s basketball coach at Johns Hopkins

Alyssa Misiewicz ’18 is teaching fourth-

University in Baltimore, Md.

grade general education at Jonestown

Shortly after her father’s cancer diagnosis,

Elementary School, where she also

Megan Cook ’17, with a nudge from Lexi

completed her student teaching.

Lantz ’17, signed up for The Love Run, a

Rebecca Dertinger ’19 is the office

Tyler Skroski ’14 is a senior marketing

half marathon fundraiser for cancer re-

administrator for the U.S. Army Combat

coordinator at Avison Young in West

search. After seeing how expensive her

Capabilities Development Command

Conshohocken.

father’s daily medication was, she want-

(CCDC) Soldier Center in Natick, Mass.

Collin Straka ’14 is the recruiting operations manager for StubHub in San Francisco, Calif. Emily Peters ’15 is a staff attorney at Northwestern Legal Services in Farrell. Samuel Yoder ’15 is a trombonist with

ed to help alleviate the burden for other families. She raised $4,053, which was donated, at her father’s request, to Penn State Hershey’s Hope for Healing fund. Brianna Heffner ’17 is an assistant scientist for Colorcon Inc. in Harleysville. Pamela Keating ’17

the American Music Theatre in Lancaster.

is the royalties and

They perform original shows more than

data manager at

150 times a year for audiences on the

Missing Link Music,

East Coast.

a music administra-

Jeff Bates ’16 is the assistant director

tion/publishing

for student conduct at the University of

company in Hobo-

Alabama at Birmingham.

ken, N.J. Abigail Nicholas ’17 Pamela Keating ’17

is the general and vocal music teach-

er at Reynolds Middle School in the Lancaster School District. Jeanette Tropp ’17 is a senior digital marketing specialist at MacuLogix–The AMD Experts. Dr. Courtney M. Wilt ’17, D’19 is a physical therapist at Pivot Physical Therapy in Taylor Frey Baublitz, Esq., ’16

Taylor Frey Baublitz, Esq., ’16 is an attorney at Stock and Leader, Attorneys

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Washington, D.C. Kirsten Bannan ’18 is a social media specialist with Crosby Marketing Communications in Annapolis, Md.

Quentin Gable ’19, Cathi Bashore Gable ’94

Quentin Gable ’19 is an instrument support teacher at the Milton Hershey School. Benjamin “Ben” Gibbs ’19 is a freelance videographer for Gibbs Films in Lancaster. He is also a video editor/studio assistant at Hayman Studio in York. Cole Palazzari M’19 is the director of crisis for The Meadows Psychiatric Center in Centre Hall. Trevor Pyle M’19 is a cyber analyst technical lead at Sabre Systems Inc. in Warrington.

FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE Stacey Hollinger, LVC associate director of athletics and senior women’s admin-

children, George J. Hollich III ’95, Kimberly

and a sister, Ellen Kreiser Jarrett ’67. She

Hollich ’98, and Jeffrey Frey ’99.

was predeceased by a sister, Dr. Elizabeth Kreiser Weisburger ’44, and a brother,

Chapter PA Sports Hall of Fame in

’40s

November 2019.

Irene Seiders Bigler ’41 died Sept. 6,

in La Plata, Mo. He taught choral music in

2019, in Upper Allen Twp. She was a U.S.

public schools and at Centenary College

Marine Corps veteran of World War II.

for Women in Hackettstown, N.J. Seidel

She taught in the former Duncannon

founded choral societies, including as a

School District, and later worked with

student at West Reading High School.

istrator, was inducted into the Central

the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wilkes Barre and Harrisburg. Bigler was a charter member of the Women’s Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Richard D. Seidel ’46 died July 26, 2019,

Miriam Shuman Hullinger ’47 died Aug. 9, 2019, in Reading. She worked at Reading Hospital as a lab technician for 31 years, retiring in 1993. She was a devoted mem-

Mary Elizabeth Grube Weidman ’43 died

ber of Sacred Heart R.C. Church in West

Nov. 11, 2019, in Lititz. She taught in the

Reading.

Cocalico, Conestoga Valley, and Ephrata school districts. Following retirement, Weidman was a Red Cross and hospice Aaron Miller, Esq.

Wesley R. Kreiser ’49.

bereavement volunteer and volunteer tutor. She was a member of Zion Luther-

The Rev. William “Bill” Keeler Sr. ’49, H’84 died July 12, 2019, in Quarryville. He was a World War II veteran who fought in the European Theater. He attended Lancaster Theological Seminary, and became pas-

Aaron Miller, Esq., a three-year member

an Church in Akron.

of the men’s ice hockey team, is the

Sarah Koury Zimmerman ’45 died Dec. 7,

legal counsel for a family-run company

and Telford, retiring in 1989. Keeler con-

2019, in Chambersburg. She taught in

in Toronto, Canada. Previously, he was a

tinued to visit shut-ins and those in need

Mercersburg, Harrisburg, and Waynes-

up until late 2018. He is survived by a

boro, and was the organist at the Pres-

daughter, Joan Keeler Lockard ’74.

member of a labor and employment firm on Bay Street (Canada’s Wall Street).

IN MEMORIAM

’30s

byterian Church of Waynesboro for more than 50 years. Zimmerman was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Zimmerman ’48.

tor at churches in Marshallton, Quarryville,

Marion G. Wilhelm ’49 died Dec. 5, 2019, in Lebanon. She was an X-ray technician for the former Lebanon Sanatorium. Wilhelm was a member of The Church

Edith Kreiser Probus ’46 died Dec. 25,

of the Good Shepherd, the Good Samari-

2019, in McLean, Va. She was a respected

Dorothy Null Frey ’39 died June 19, 2019,

tan Ladies Auxiliary, and Cornwall Manor

master gardener, a Fairfax County ex-

in Lebanon. She taught in the Lebanon

Society. Wilhelm was predeceased by

tension volunteer for 40 years, and a

School District for 25 years. She received

her husband, James A. Wilhelm ’50. She

McLean Trees Foundation volunteer and

the Outstanding Teacher Award from the

is survived by a son, Robert J. Wilhelm ’83.

supporter. She was a loyal donor to The

Valley Forge Freedom Foundation and

Valley Fund and student scholarships.

an LVC Outstanding Alumnus Award. She

Probus’ bequest intention will support

was a member of Trinity United Methodist

scholarships at LVC and the College’s

Church, Lebanon, for more than 60 years.

Edith Kreiser Probus Book Fund, estab-

Frey was predeceased by her husband,

lished by her sister, Elizabeth, as a birth-

Raymond T. Frey Sr. ’39. She is survived

day gift. The fund supports new library

by a daughter, Carol Frey Hollich ’66; a

acquisitions in plant science. Probus is

son, Raymond T. Frey Jr. M’00; son-in-

survived by her brothers, Dr. Thomas H.

law, George J. Hollich Jr. ’65; and grand-

Kreiser ’58, and Capt. Alfred J. Kreiser ’61,

’50s Dr. Nancy H. Bright ’50 died Dec. 20, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. After graduating from LVC with a bachelor’s in chemistry, she earned her doctorate in medicine from the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. She was a highly regarded

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IN MEMORIAM and dedicated pediatrician in Steuben-

Electric for many years, then was vice

Thomas V. Quinn ’56 died Jan. 1 in

ville, Ohio, for more than three decades,

president of research and development

Lebanon. He served in the U.S. Air Force

and always enjoyed seeing her former

for W.H. Brady Co. in Milwaukee, Wis. He

during the Korean War. He was a stand-

patients from the generations of families

was a member of Saint John’s Lutheran

out football player at LVC. Quinn had a

she cared for during her career.

Church in Saxeville, Wis. Strause volun-

four-decade career in education, retiring

At LVC, Bright was inducted into the Phi

teered with Habitat for Humanity and

as principal of Ebenezer Elementary

at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in

School in Lebanon.

also president of the Women’s Commuter

King, Wis.

Roy E. Boush ’57 died Jan. 20 in Freedom.

Council, and a member of the Chemistry

Harold “Hal” G. Brandt ’53 died July 4,

He served in the U.S. Air Force during

Club and Quittapahilla. Bright was a

2019, in Lebanon. He served in the U.S.

the Korean War. He worked for CNA

lifelong contributor to her undergradu-

Navy, then worked in the steel and insur-

Insurance Co. and American States

ate alma mater, becoming a member of

ance industries. Brandt wrote and imple-

Insurance Co. He retired from American

the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society, the

mented the Amusement Ride Safety Act.

States in 1996 as the regional underwrit-

College’s highest giving society, and

He is survived by a granddaughter, Liza

ing manager. Boush was a member of

leaving the College in her estate plans

Brandt Say ’99, and her husband, Jason C.

Memorial Park Church.

as a member of the Miles Rigor Society.

Say ’95.

Ret. Maj. Daniel H. Fraunfelter ’50 died

Dr. Herbert Fields ’54 died Jan. 1 in

Jan. 13 in Surfside Beach, S.C. She

Dec. 4, 2019, in Falmouth, Mass. He

Florida. He was a flight surgeon in the

worked as a medical technologist at the

served as a radioman during World War

U.S. Air Force. While a student at LVC,

University of Wisconsin and the Ameri-

II. He also served in the Air National

he was a star basketball player and an

can Red Cross. She was predeceased by

Guard, attaining the rank of major. He

exceptional student. He was inducted

her sister, Linda Gordon Hatfield ’59.

retired from GTE in 1986 as the director

into LVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982.

of materials planning and development.

Fields distinguished himself as a resi-

Fraunfelter was a co-founder of Cape

dent in otolaryngology at Manhattan

Cares, participating in many trips to

Eye and Ear, and as a fellow at the

Honduras with the group.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. She was

Joan L. Klingler ’51 died Nov. 4, 2019, in Harrisburg. She was a missionary with Latin American Missions Organization, ministering in Costa Rica, Columbia, and Germany, and to Native Americans in

He was a renowned and respected ENT physician in south Florida for several decades. He was also a founding member of Palmetto General Hospital, retiring in 1996.

Arizona. Klingler also taught English as

William D. Gorgone, Esq., ’54 died Jan. 9

a second language (Spanish) in the York

in Saddle Brook, N.J. A Korean War vet-

County School District. She was pre-

eran, he owned a private law practice

deceased by a brother, Richard B.

and served as township solicitor for

Klingler ’59.

Saddle Brook. Gorgone was a member

The Rev. Ruth Marie Stambach ’52 died

of the Saddle Brook Rotary and Republi-

Jan. 14, 2019, in Lebanon. She received

can clubs.

an LVC Alumni Citation in 1983. Stambach

Edith Werntz Taylor ’55 died Nov. 10,

pastored at Marseilles United Methodist

2019, in Sumter, S.C. While at LVC, she

Circuit in Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

was a member of Rotary International,

Sterling F. Strause ’52 died June 2, 2018,

Presbyterian Women, Delta Lambda Sig-

in Roseville, Minn. He was a research and development chemist for General

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ma, and the chorus. She was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church.

Patricia Gordon Drabenstadt ’57 died

June Lykens Lantz ’57 died Sept. 24, 2019, in Lancaster. She taught private piano lessons in addition to teaching in Frackville and St. Clair schools. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Lantz is survived by her husband of 64 years, the Rev. W. Frank Lantz ’57. Carol E. Anderson ’58 died Oct. 25, 2019, in Harrisburg. She was a Fulbright Scholar in Berlin, Germany, and studied at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She is survived by a cousin, Carol Matter Elder ’77. Dr. Carroll E. Ditzler ’58 died Nov. 6 in Elizabethtown. After graduating from LVC, he received his master’s degree from the University of Delaware and a doctorate in dental surgery from Temple University. Ditzler opened a private dental practice, which he and his wife of 55 years, Jean Fox Ditzler, ran for 26 years. He was active in his church, president of the Lebanon County Dental Society,

a two-year member of the LVC Board of

years and was a PIAA official for 50 years.

active in The Church of Jesus Christ of

Trustees, a generous contributor to LVC’s

He was a member of the Palmyra Church

the Latter-day Saints.

Chemistry Department, and a fellow in

of the Brethren. Rhine is survived by

the Academy of General Dentistry. Ditzler

his wife, Barbara Smith Rhine ’63, and

Janet Stein Kennedy ’67 died June 26,

played the trombone, euphonium, and

a brother, C. Richard Rhine ’62.

piano, and was a member of several area bands.

Township.

June 14, 2019, in Pendleton, Ore. He

Charles R. Seibert ’67 died Jan. 8 in

served 44 years in the ministry, including

2019, in Massachusetts. He was the cli-

for churches in Alaska, Idaho, and New

nical director of the Cardinal Cushing

Jersey. He is survived by his former wife,

School and Training Center in Hanover,

Patricia Petrullo Wise ’60.

a member of the First Parish Church in Duxbury.

teacher in the School District of Haverford

The Rev. Keith Burnell Wise ’61 died

Dr. Robert W. Kauffman ’58 died Dec. 11,

Mass., and had a private practice. He was

2019, in Camden, Ga. She was a biology

Yvonne K. Hughes ’62 died Nov. 10, 2019, in Mechanicsburg. She was a hygiene and safety manager for the Naval Surface

Elizabethtown. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, who served in the Korean War. He was a retired social worker for Pennsylvania’s Department of Welfare. Ronald W. Heck ’69 died Dec. 19, 2019, in Leesport. He taught music in Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie, N.Y., schools, and

Dr. Charles David Teates ’58 died

Warfare Center in Indian Head, Md.

Aug. 30, 2019, in Gordonsville, Va. He

John K. Seymour ’62 died Jan. 14 in Berlin,

Heck is survived by a brother, Donald

Vt. He served at the Pentagon with the

C. Heck ’75; a niece, Dr. Janell Heffner

U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He

Schaak ’96; and her husband, Dr. Raymond

was a chartered life underwriter and

Schaak ’98.

enrolled actuary in Missouri, New York,

George R. Moyer ’69 died July 26 in

served as a radiologist at two evac hospitals in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He became an associate professor of radiology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

’60s Joyce E. Martin ’60 died July 18, 2019, in Lancaster. She was a teacher at Summit Valley and Brecknock elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. During her 33-year career, she also taught at the Rosemont School and for the U.S. Army in Germany. Martin was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in New Holland. Kenneth J. Swisher Sr. ’60 died Nov. 20, 2019, in Chambersburg. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served in the Korean War. Swisher was a professor of forestry at Penn State Mont Alto and

and Vermont. Seymour was a member of the Mathematical Association of America and LVC’s Walter Society.

directed a church choir and choral club.

Lebanon. After graduating with a degree in chemistry from LVC, he spent his career with Ashland Specialty Chemical

Dr. David A. Rabenold ’63 died Aug. 17,

Co., retiring as chief chemist. Moyer was

2019, in Wyoming, Del. After graduat-

a devoted fan of the College, particular-

ing from LVC, he received his doctor-

ly its student-athletes. He and his late

ate in physics from Florida University.

wife, Elaine Barone Moyer, supported

Rabenold is survived by a son, Eric K.

numerous campus building projects and

Rabenold ’89.

initiatives. They established The George

Marian M. Conrad, Ed.D., ’64 died July 25,

R. ’69 and Elaine J. Moyer Chemistry

2019, in Dauphin. She was a nurse at Polyclinic Hospital, Lebanon Veteran’s Hospital, and Osteopathic Hospital. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dauphin. Capt. John Freddie Tyson ’64 died Sept. 9, 2019, in Florence, Colo. He was a captain in the U.S. Air Force, then worked at

Scholarship, which will be funded through a gift from George’s estate, and were members of the Vickroy and Miles Rigor societies. Moyer was also an active volunteer in his community, including serving as governor of the Lion’s Club.

Church.

Lockheed Martin for 27 years.

’70s

Robert F. Rhine ’61 died June 23, 2019,

Linda Brunner Stoe ’66 died Jan. 13 in

Joseph J. Cranston ’70 died Sept. 17,

a member of the Chambersburg Bible

in Lebanon. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Puerto Rico. He taught in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District for 44

Middletown. She was the director of nursing and continuing education at Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital. She was

2019, in Garnet Valley. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Cranston spent his career with Heraeus Inc.

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IN MEMORIAM James R. Messersmith ’71 died Oct. 21,

Kim Hunter O’Neill ’87 died June 27,

support bringing a female artist or art

2019, in Rock Hall, Md. He was a super-

2019, in Scotch Plains, N.J. She was a

professional to campus each year.

visor at Acorn Press, then opened Hotel

research scientist at the Los Angeles

Tallulah’s.

and Philadelphia children’s hospitals and

Dr. Diane Marie Scholler ’73 died Aug. 29,

Merck & Co. O’Neill is survived by her

’00s

2019, in Wilmington, Del. She received

husband of 28 years, Tobias O’Neill ’87.

Kimberly Ann Cyr-Thoman M’05 died

a doctorate in physical chemistry from

Urs N. Schwabe ’88 died Jan. 1 in

Aug. 4, 2019, in Mount Wolf. She taught

Northwestern University and was a

Harleysville. He was the IT director at

at North Hills Elementary School and

chemist for DuPont.

Elliott-Lewis Corp. and a member of the

was passionate about the MAC team.

Scott G. Withers ’73 died Jan. 23 in

Church of the Holy Spirit.

Reading. He was retired from Briggs attended St. John’s Church in Mt. Aetna.

’90s

Withers is survived by a sister, Candace

Candace Wheedleton Allebach ’90 died

Withers Beane ’74.

Oct. 1, 2019, in Rhodesdale, Md. She was

Hardware as chief information officer. He

David A. Gross ’75 died Dec. 5, 2019, in Reading. He was the spiritual director, director of music, and manager of the

an elementary vocal and instrumental teacher in the Dorchester County Public Schools in Cambridge, Md.

bookstore at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual

Shelby Ann Coons Applegate ’96 died

Growth in Wernersville. He is survived by

Dec. 14, 2019. She co-founded the

a cousin, Matthew Mainster ’08.

Women Artists Lecture Series at LVC

Howard Scott ’75 died Dec. 6, 2019, in Clarksville, Md. He retired as chair of the World Language Department for the Catholic High School of Baltimore. Duane Hannigan ’78 died Aug. 16, 2019, in Spry. He was a classically trained pianist who traveled the country sharing his talent. Later in life, he served Good Shepherd Lutheran and Luther Memorial churches. Hannigan is survived by his twin brother, Ryan R. Hannigan ’78.

’80s

with her husband, Dr. Howard Applegate, professor emeritus history, politics, and global studies. She was a distinguished professional artist who, with her husband, bestowed several works of other artists and related items, including a historic printing press, to the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery. Applegate was an active supporter and inaugural editor of the Gallery’s first newsletter. She was a founding member of the Art Gallery Council, now Friends of the Gallery, which helped raise awareness of the space, including trips to nearby art centers and museums, galas, garden

Mark A. Tibbitts ’81 died Jan. 16 in Mt.

parties, and traditional opening recep-

Joy. He attended graduate school at the

tions. She is survived by her husband of

universities of Arizona and Wyoming.

62 years, Howard, and a son, Mark ’85.

Tibbitts is survived by his wife, Erika Fairlamb Tibbitts ’80, and mother-in-law, Joanne Kessler Fairlamb ’49. He was predeceased by his father-in-law, William H. Fairlamb, LVC professor emeritus of music.

Funds contributed to the Women Artists Lecture Series heighten awareness of women’s achievements in the visual arts, examine the unique social and cultural experience of women artists, and encourage artistic pursuits by women. Gifts

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FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

Henry Adam Aulenbach died Dec. 5, 2019, in Hackettstown, N.J. Henry, son of David ’94 and Christine ’95 Morello Aulenbach, was supported in his fight against cancer by his brothers, Charlie ’22 and Joe, and the LVC College Choir. The choir sang Henry’s favorite song, “Once in a Lifetime” by Flo Rida, to support Henry. He was eight years old and lived his life with kindness and joy in his heart, even during his 11 months of cancer. The Aulenbach’s LVC music family came from all over to be together and sing in a Celebration of Henry’s Life. Current and alumni members, and a director emeritus of the choir, sang two pieces, including “The Lord Bless You and Keep You.” This selfless act of love was a beautiful gift and the family thanks: Tara Bennecoff Ohl ’95, Missy Shuman Balman ’95, Mary Bullock Neyer ’97, Amy Clewell Benson ’93, and Sarah Benson ’22 (soprano); Pat

Mecham, Rachel Merritt Rogers ’95, Deb

many years with Friends of Old Annville,

Commission for Women in the Evangelical

Bullock Wescott ’95, Kim Katcavage

including as treasurer.

Lutheran Church in America.

“Alice was the heart of our library for

“In addition to great experiences and a

more than four decades, beloved by

unique perspective on admission and

all,” said Maureen Anderson Bentz ’00,

recruitment, Ron brought a passion

interim director of the Vernon and Doris

for students and families to LVC,” said

Bishop Library. “Her work in the archives,

William J. Brown Jr. ’79, former vice

particularly after retiring, was instru-

president of enrollment. “He was a great

mental in keeping LVC’s history alive for

role model for all fortunate enough to

many alumni, friends, and community

work with him. I was blessed with Ron’s

members.”

insight, wisdom, and timely counsel over

Wertz ’95, and Janice Black ’95 (alto); Sean Hackett ’93, Dr. Mark Mecham (professor emeritus of music), Jonathan Black ’95, Mark Benson ’93, Brock McElhenney ’21, and Matt Bippart ’21 (tenor); and Jon Wescott ’93, Deric Wertz ’96, Bill Saltzer ’95, Lloyd Balman ’95, Dan Neyer ’95, and Josh Houck ’21 (bass). Mary Elizabeth Royer Dellinger died Nov. 13, 2019, in Cornwall. Dellinger was the wife of the late Curvin Dellinger ’38 and the mother of three LVC alumni— Wesley ’75 (board chair emeritus), Lorrie ’77, and Todd ’85, M’95. She was a long-time member of the LVC Women’s Auxiliary and an avid supporter of the College. Her generosity led to induction into the College’s Miles Rigor and Lifetime Vickroy societies. The College’s Dellinger Residence Hall is named in honor of the family’s contributions to The Valley, which date back more than a century. Dellinger spent her years caring for her five children and working with her husband at J.C. Hauer’s Sons Inc. She enjoyed golf, bridge, and traveling, and was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, Lebanon Country Club, and Lebanon Women’s Club. Alice Stotz Diehl, LVC technical services librarian emerita, died Sept. 13, 2019, in Lebanon. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Smith College and the University of Pittsburgh, respectively, before moving to Annville in 1966 to work at LVC. Diehl was instrumental to the growth of the College’s library during her four decades of service, which included volunteering in the archives long after her retirement in the 1990s. Her love of history extended to the community where she served for

John T. Gabriel died Nov. 12, 2019, in

many years.”

Lebanon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran

Brian “B.K.” Matlick died Sept. 2, 2019, in

who was LVC’s baseball hitting coach for

Palmyra. He served as a second lieu-

several years.

tenant in the U.S. Navy and worked at

Carl V. Gacono, a community leader and friend of the College, died Nov. 1, in

Hershey Foods. He was a former member of the LVC Board of Trustees.

Annville. He and his late wife, Mary Jane

Mary Ruth Mills died Oct. 25, 2019, in

Gacono, revived the Annville Memorial

Carlisle. She was a former LVC secre-

Parade three decades ago and created

tary and member of St. Paul the Apostle

two other Annville traditions two decades

Catholic Church in Annville. She is sur-

ago—Santa’s Arrival at the Allen Theatre

vived by a daughter, Maureen J. Mills ’82.

and the Annville Tree Lighting. The couple received LVC’s 2009 Founders Medal. He is survived by a son, Dr. Carl B. Gacono ’76, and was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey S. Gacono ’85.

Kathy Petrofes, the widow of Jerry Petrofes, former LVC athletic director, golf coach, and wrestling coach, passed away unexpectedly at home Nov. 17. Kathy is fondly remembered by many at

Ronald K. Good, retired senior assistant

LVC for her endless energetic support

director of admission, died Nov. 2 in

of LVC’s Wrestling and Golf programs,

Mt. Joy. After 23 years as a high school

and the ongoing contact she and Jerry

math teacher and guidance counselor,

maintained with many of the wrestlers,

he “retired” to assume a leadership role

golfers, their spouses, and children.

in LVC’s Admission Office, which he held full-time for 23 more years. After his second retirement, Good continued to assist the College for more than six years on a part-time basis, reviewing applications, visiting high schools, and mentoring many future Dutchmen. He was active in the Lutheran church, serving as chair of the executive board of the Central Pennsylvania Synod, vice president of the Lower Susquehanna Valley Synod, and as a member of the

Patricia A. Schools died Nov. 3, 2019, in Hershey. She was a secretary in LVC’s Career Counseling and Placement Center and a member of the Annville Church of the Brethren. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Nancy Hartman, retired LVC accounts payable coordinator. Dorothy Unger died Aug. 4, 2019, in Schaefferstown. She was a retired member of LVC’s housekeeping staff and the oldest living member of Immanuel United Methodist Church in Cleona.

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Integrate STEM curricula into any learning

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Courses entirely online, with a two-week residency

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With or without a formal music education

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background, you’ll learn how to teach music as a

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second language

Leadership, Leadership: Theory and Practice, Executive Decision Making, or Special Topics in Leadership and Ethics

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