IN MEMORIAM of Michigan Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences. Parker Gallagher ’22 is the social media & ecommerce manager at three Clothes Mentor locations in the greater Philadelphia area. Marah Hoffman ’22, creative director of the Sundress Academy for the Arts in Knoxville, Tenn., was an alumni mentor during LVC’s first Advising & Career Exploration Day in March. Kayleigh Johnson ’22, a journalist and digital content producer at WPMT Fox 43 in York, was an alumni mentor during LVC’s first Advising & Career Exploration Day in March. Hannah Alvarnaz ’23, a recent graduate in Global Studies and Political Science, received a Fulbright Open Study/Research Award to study in the Republic of Kosovo. She declined the award to pursue a master’s in social justice at Arizona State University. Matt Davis ’23 is the communications coordinator for the Republican Caucus of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Trevor Hamilton ’23, a recent graduate in Global Studies and Political Science, a minor in sociology, and a German concentration, was selected as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to the Republic of North Macedonia for the 2023–24 academic year. Joey Issis ’23, and his wife, Amanda, became the new owners of the One Stop Corner convenience store in Lebanon in March, while finishing his senior year. Nina McPherson ’24, Music Business, was an invited presenter at the 4th Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards Ceremony in Hershey in March. Lexi Seidenstricker ’24, Audio & Music Production, was an invited presenter
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at the 4th Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards Ceremony in Hershey in March. Jake Nguyen ’25 of JAKE! was nominated for Song of the Year (Crash into Me) and Best Folk Band/Artist at the 4th Annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards Ceremony in Hershey in March.
IN MEMORIAM
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Phyllis Snyder Boyer ’46, P’75 died on March 10 in Elysburg. She taught English, Latin, and French for 31 years. After retiring, she substitute taught for 10 years. Boyer was predeceased by her son, Robert “Bob” Boyer ’75, who was married to Sue Schucker Boyer ’76. Janet Dietz Spann ’46 died on March 22, 2022. A Trinity United Methodist Church member, she served as the Sunday School pianist, a children’s Sunday School teacher, and children’s choir director. Spann taught private piano lessons for over 70 years. Peter Gamber Jr. ’48, of Lebanon, died on Jan. 27. He played football, basketball, and tennis at LVC. Gamber taught science and math for 37 years at Lebanon and Annville-Cleona high schools and the Hershey Township School District. He was also the first football coach at Annville-Cleona High School. Anne Gilbert Means ’49, of Lebanon, died on April 20. She loved volunteering, especially at Good Samaritan Hospital. Means was a Lebanon Country Club member who played golf and tennis. She also enjoyed spending time with her family at their Seaside Park, N.J., summer home.
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Dorothy Witmer Hoak ’52 died on March 5 in Hills, Iowa. As a three-step, half-court women’s basketball player
in high school and college, she was affectionately called “Hoops” by her friends. Hoak was The Valley’s May Queen, graduating with a Music degree. She worked in the Philadelphia school system to support her husband, Dr. John “Jack” Hoak ’51, through medical school. They were lifelong members of the College’s Vickroy Society. She was active in the local historical organizations. Nancy Zimmerman ’53 died at home in Hershey on May 1. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard “Dick” Zimmerman H’92, former chairman and CEO of The Hershey Company. Zimmerman graduated with a Music Education degree from The Valley and had a lifetime passion for music and art but was proudest of her affiliation with the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra (HSO). She served as HSO president, vice president of artistic policy, chair of Pops Concerts, and vice president of marketing. She further displayed her talent and love of music through her association with LVC and the First United Methodist Church of Hershey. Zimmerman served on the College’s Board of Trustees and was honored with the Founders Day Award in 1991. She and Dick’s generosity established the Zimmerman Recital Hall on campus. At First United, she served faithfully for many years as junior choir director, kindergarten superintendent, and on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Zimmerman and her husband also supported The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of Penn State University, where she served as a member of the Institutional Review Board for 16 years and as past chair of the university’s gift shop. She and Dick were members of LVC’s Lifetime Vickroy Society ($100,000+ lifetime giving) and Miles Rigor Society (those who consider LVC in their estate planning).
