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Mission Statement
The mission of Mount Aloysius College is to respond to individual and community needs with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Each student will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and to develop values, attitudes, and competencies necessary for life-long learning within an environment that reflects a liberal arts orientation and a Catholic, Judeo-Christian heritage.
Philosophy of Mount Aloysius:
As a Catholic College founded and sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius College provides a setting in which students are encouraged to synthesize faith with learning, to develop competence with compassion, to put talents and gifts at the service of others, and to begin to assume leadership in the world community. With emphasis on values of justice, hospitality, mercy, and service, the College’s liberal arts core curriculum provides the necessary basis for leadership and the knowledge and skills in a wide range of professions. While the academic focus is paramount at Mount Aloysius, the College also considers spiritual,
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Alumni Notes
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
“The simplest and most practical lesson I know is to resolve to be good today, but better tomorrow.” — Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy
These words are now emblazoned across the entrance of our new Mountie Success Commons and Library. This fresh space embodies Sr. McAuley’s call-to-action, with a keen focus on student success and career placement - our College’s version of being “better tomorrow.”
The Mount has always prioritized personal attention for all students, but this multi-use and stateof-the-art building takes that to the next level. This is a one-stop shop for all Mounties, ensuring everyone they are on the right path during their entire time at the College. You can read all about the Success Commons and Library in the featured article in this edition of the magazine.
Mount Aloysius is on-the-move: this Fall marked our fourthstraight year of growth in first-time/full-time domestic students. The enhancements on campus are a tangible demonstration of our ongoing commitment to all our students and the region. And as alumni and friends of the Mount, there are many opportunities to join us in enhancing our impact. As just one example, long-time supporters of the Mount, Ann and Bill Benzel, made a gift to the College which will impact Mounties for years to come, sponsoring the Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery conference room in the Success Commons.
Ann and Bill, thank you from all of us at the College!
There are many other ways to support the College. From naming rights for new spaces, to making a gift at Night in the Vineyard, to participating in Giving Tuesday and by supporting student scholarships on Dec. 3, we are grateful for EVERYONE’S support of this amazing institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students. Enjoy this issue of the magazine, and we hope to see you on campus soon!
Be Well, Live Mercy,
John N. McKeegan
Alumni Notes
1947
Pat Gildea ’47 was featured in the Altoona Mirror’s Monday Spotlight for her lifelong dedication to faith, family, and public service. At 97, Pat is a lifelong member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish and the last surviving charter member of The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Our Lady of the Alleghenies No. 1755 Hollidaysburg, where she has served as parliamentarian for 66 years. Additionally, she is a member of the Legion of Mary, a lector, and a Eucharistic minister, and actively participates in various nonprofit organizations. Pat currently serves on Mount Aloysius’ Alumni Executive Board as the parliamentarian.
1988
In July 2023, Lori Hamilton ’88 was voted on to the Mount Aloysius Alumni Executive Board. Hamilton is the Deputy Warden of Operations at Indiana County (PA) Jail.
1996
Jennifer (Troy) Sklodowski ’96, ’97 joined the Mount Aloysius Alumni Executive Board in July 2024.
Sklodowski is the Director of the Southern Alleghenies Workforce Development Board based in Altoona, PA.
1997
Mary Ann Norton ’90, ’97 has written Memoir of a Female Spy available on Amazon. It tells the true story of a female CIA officer in Baghdad who obtained critical information from a senior ISIS leader, leading to the location of Osama Bin Laden. Norton’s unique rapport with the asset resulted in the most sensitive ISIS information in CIA history, playing a crucial role in national security and the demise of ISIS in the region.
2003
Dr. Carrie Griffiths ’03, OTD, was appointed as a faculty specialist in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of Scranton. She was most recently the Program Director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Lackawanna College.
Dr. Griffiths earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at Mount Aloysius College, her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Scranton, and her doctorate in occupational therapy at Gannon University.
1st Summit Bank announced the appointment of Tobie Gunby ’03 as their new Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in March 2024. Gunby is also the immediate past president of Mount Aloysius’ Alumni Executive Board and continues to serve on the board today.
Catanese Group, an accounting firm based in Johnstown, PA, announced the promotion of Sean Wonderling ’03, CPA to managing tax partner in February of 2024. Wonderling began his career with the Catanese Group as an intern in 2003.
2004
Mount Aloysius College’s American Sign Language & English Interpreting program awarded Jennifer Jeffery ’04 their 2024 Alumni of the Year. Since graduation, Jennifer has earned her Master’s Degree in Education, interpreted around the country, and returned as an adjunct ASL/ EI instructor at Mount Aloysius in 2021. She created the “Tea with an Interpreter” initiative, where interpreters and students meet monthly to discuss various topics related to the interpreting field.
Christopher Shirock ’04 was promoted to Director at Young, Oakes, Brown & Co, PC. A graduate of Leadership Blair County, he serves as treasurer of his church and as a board member of the Gallitzin Moose. Additionally, he is a member of Altoona AMBUCS, a national service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.
2008
Jennifer Christman ’08, M.A., was named a 2024 Central Pennsylvania Women of Influence award winner in the Circle of Excellence category by the Central Penn Business Journal. As President of MyAdvisor, she has over 15 years of experience directing military and veteran programs and is nationally recognized for her work in mental
health care for rural veterans and active-duty military members. She also serves on over 15 national committees, including the Yellow Ribbon Fund, the PA State Board for Vocational Rehabilitation, and the National Association for Rural Mental Health (NARMH).
2009
Penn Highlands Healthcare hired certified registered nurse practitioner Adam Powers ’09, CRNP, to its medical staff in January 2024. Powers earned his Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, at Walden University in Minneapolis, MN, his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, and his Associate of Science, Registered Nurse, from Mount Aloysius
2012
Jasmine Larue ’12 has written “I Win!: The Journey of Receiving Healing and Walking in Victory,” which is available on Amazon. The book demonstrates God’s regenerative power and teaches readers how to apply biblical principles to overcome any situation and live in victory. Emphasizing that “Jesus healed every disease and sickness,” it encourages readers to affirm “I Win” daily and walk in their victory.
2013
Molly Hobba ’13 had the unique experience of being featured on HGTV’s “House Hunters”, and found her ideal ranch-style home 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, combining country tranquility with city convenience. Hobba, involved in economic development for her career, advises homebuyers to keep an open mind and ensure their new home truly meets their needs.
Ken Kabiru ’13 was appointed head women’s soccer coach at Alcorn
State University, which competes at the NCAA Division I level.
2015
Ashley C. Skowronek ’15, a registered nurse at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, recently received a Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Her patient’s family recognized her for her compassion and care during a difficult time.
Tanner Thomas ’15, CPA, was promoted to A&A Manager at James Moore & Co., CPA & Tax Accounting Services.
Colton Wilkinson ’15, a Lead Consultant and Search Console Expert with WebFX, was featured as a published expert on SEO.com. His commentary highlighted the usefulness of Google Search Console for SEO.
2016
Mount Aloysius’ Athletics Department is pleased to welcome Kaleigh Roop ’16 back to campus as the Head Softball Coach. A former two-sport standout for the Mounties, Roop most recently served as the Head Softball Coach at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, NY.
2018
Congratulations to Claire Kirsch ’18, ’21, who was crowned Ms. of America 2023. American Pageants, founded in 1983, recognizes young women for their achievements, leadership, and talents. Claire expressed gratitude for the support from the Mount Aloysius community and plans to use her title to promote mental health education and community engagement.
2019
Congratulations to LesPaul Buchko ’19, ’21, who was named to Johnstown Magazine’s 35 Under 35 list for 2023. Buchko, a graduate of the College’s 4+1 MBA program, is
a Business Manager for the Greater Johnstown School District.
2022
Congratulations to Becca LaBar ’22, who was named to Johnstown Magazine’s 35 Under 35 list for 2023. LaBar recently opened Redemption Fitness in downtown Johnstown. She received her M.S. in Community Counseling in 2022, and the name of her new business reflects her Christian faith and personal wellness journey.
Allyson DeBerry ’22, a graduate of the Mount’s history and political science program, started law school at Washington & Lee University School of Law in Fall 2023.
2024
The Mount Aloysius Athletic Department is excited to welcome Courtney Vought ’22, ’24, as the new head women’s lacrosse coach. Vought, a founding member of the lacrosse program in 2020, also played for the women’s soccer team during her time at Mount Aloysius.
Marriages & Engagements
Vito, Jr. ’11 & Meghan Cracchiolo - October 2023
Patrick ’11 & Kelsey McKeeAugust 2023
Elizabeth (Price) ’11 & John Harris - October 2023
Pamela (Pride) ’12 & Mark Champe - August 2023
Nicholas DiDiano ’16 & Megan (Parker) ’15 - October 2024
Lindsey (Mercer) ’16 & William Nadolsky - September 2023
Jessica (Sanders) ’18, ’20 & Geoffrey Sosnowski - October 2023
Jessica (Bressler) ’17, ’19 & Matthew Hample ’17September 2024
Joseph ’20 ’21 & Michaela (Gresko) Hudak ’20November 2023
Morgan Lynn ’22 & Benjamin Kowalski - August 2024
Little Mounties
Elizabeth (Price) ’11 & John Harris - Jackson (April 2024)
Steve ’11 & Brooke WidmannSteve II (November 2023)
Mount Aloysius College, nationally recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, has received a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust for computer equipment to enhance the new cybersecurity lab. Twenty five cutting-edge computers and monitors will bolster a state-of-the-art learning experience for cybersecurity and information technology students. The College launched the new lab at the start of the spring 2024 semester.
Justin Williams, chair of the information technology department at Mount Aloysius, says that this grant will help provide students with a hands-on learning experience in a growing department.
“As the program expands, it’s important that our lab can accommodate all of our students robustly,” Williams said. “Newer equipment in a larger space will allow our students to do more with digital forensics, cybersecurity, computer hardware, and programming, and the classroom’s dedicated server room will give our students a unique hands-on experience that few colleges can provide.”
Mount Adds Two Academic Honors Societies
Mount Aloysius College education and biology students can now take advantage of two new honors societies available at the College. Tri Beta, the biology academic honors society, and Kappa Delta Pi, for education majors, both now have chapters for Mount students.
General honors societies focus on GPA requirements, whereas an honors society focused on a particular major is often geared toward successes in the classroom as well as a student’s related work outside of class.
“Kappa Delta Pi allows our students to develop professionally as future teachers,” said Dr. Sara Rutledge, chair of the Mount Aloysius Education Department and advisor to the Alpha Lambda Zeta Chapter of KDP.
Dr. Crystal Goldyn, associate professor in the science and mathematics department, says that Tri Beta will also be hugely beneficial to students. “The list of benefits is long, and I am excited to build a robust Lambda Delta Gamma chapter that participates in research and attends conferences.”
Eleanor “Honey” Corbin ’83 won second prize in the annual members juried Arts Clayton Gallery (Jonesboro, GA) show. Corbin has been juried into several Arts Clayton Gallery shows, as well as juried shows in the Booth Western Art Museum (an affiliate of the Smithsonian Museum family), the Downton Gallery (Booth Artist Guild juried show), Newnan-Coweta Art Association annual juried exhibit, Tubac Art Museum, and more.
Mount Celebrates Experiential Learning Week
Experiential Learning Week, an annual event held each spring, is a chance for students to show off their research and experiential learning opportunities. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the celebration was a combination of two events, the Student Research Symposium and the Career-Based & Service Learning Showcase. The Career-Based & Service Learning Showcase was held in Bertschi on April 23, while the Student Research Symposium was April 25 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center (ACWC).
Students from a variety of disciplines presented their topics at these events. There were presentations in areas such as education, biology, medical imaging, nursing, and psychology. Members of the Mountie community were invited to attend both showcases to discuss with students the work they have completed and to connect for future opportunities.
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Corbin is deeply involved in the local art scene. The Peachtree City Library Art Initiative’s MarchApril 2024 exhibit, “Très Jolie,” featured her work alongside Trish Land’s, inspired by their travels in France. Additionally, Corbin’s “Nana Thula,” inspired by “The Elephant Whisperer,” was selected for the Newnan-Coweta Art Association’s 2024 annual juried show.
Mount Aloysius Adds Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education Certificate
Mount Aloysius is launching a hybrid certificate pathway for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree and are looking for a streamlined path to become a teacher starting in Fall 2024. In this new accelerated certificate program, students will use their degrees in English, biology, history, or political science and become certified to teach those topics to grades 7-12 in just four semesters.
The new secondary education certification will prepare students for the modern classroom by offering Google for Education certification, smartboard training, classroom website development, portfolio training, and much more. The hybrid model of instruction allows students to fit classes into their schedule for the first two semesters, then complete their student-teaching requirements for the final two semesters.
The new post-baccalaureate certificate program is accredited by the PA Department of Education.
Mount Introduces “Mental Health Professional” Tuition Reduction; Unveils New Online Master’s Program
In response to the region’s shortage of mental health counseling professionals, Mount Aloysius College is launching a new, fully-online Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), and offering discounted tuition for all students in the program by more than 25 percent.
In addition to the tuition discount, students in the Mount’s psychology undergraduate program who are in good standing with at least a 3.0 GPA at graduation will be automatically admitted into the program.
The Clinical Mental Health master of science degree will include 18 synchronous and two asynchronous classes, where students will prepare to counsel diverse individuals using evidenced-based and holistic interventions to ultimately promote wellbeing, and prepare students for professional certification exams as part of the process to become Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).
Mount Once Again a Great College to Work For
For the third consecutive year, Mount Aloysius College has been recognized by ModernThink as a Great College to Work For. The College achieved exceptional workplace status based on its rankings in mission and pride, confidence in senior leadership, shared governance, and, new this year, professional development, and compensation and benefits. Only 53 four-year institutions nationally received the Great College to Work For designation this year.
The Great Colleges to Work For program assesses institutions in two steps. The first is a survey sent to faculty and staff asking them to rank a variety of aspects of working at an institution. Over 60 percent of Mount Aloysius employees participated in this year’s survey. The second step is a questionnaire that captures employment data and workplace policies and practices. Feedback from employees is the principal factor in determining whether an institution is considered a Great College to Work For.
216 total colleges and universities, including 139 four-year institutions, participated in the Great Colleges to Work For program in 2024.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award honors those who have distinguished themselves over a period of years and have achieved a pinnacle position in their chosen profession.
Donna (Reilly) Bafundo ’64, President John McKeegan, and Kathleen (Perzik) Tice ’64 with their Distinguished Alumni Awards
Kathleen (Perzik) Tice ’64
Kathleen (Perzik) Tice, raised on a farm near Rochester, New York, paved the way for her two sisters by being the first to graduate from college in her family. In 1964, Kathleen graduated from Mount Aloysius College with an associate of science degree in business.
In 1972, Kathleen was appointed the first female technical sales representative at Eastman Kodak
and then Diagnostic Managed Healthcare Executive with Johnson & Johnson. She continued her education, graduating from the University of Rochester (NY State), and attended La Sorbonne, in Paris.
Kathleen is very involved in her community, including organizations such as the Ukrainian National Women’s
Donna (Reilly) Bafundo ’64
Donna (Reilly) Bafundo’s career began as an English teacher in her home state of Connecticut after graduating from the Mount with her associate of arts, and then from Trinity College with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.
She retired from George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax, VA, in 2000, where she held positions as a member of George Mason’s
administrative faculty, assistant professor, special assistant to the provost, and director of undergraduate degree programs. Donna also served as Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Consortium for Continuing Higher Education, and she worked at several other universities such as Auburn University in Montgomery, AL, and at Boston University in Brussels, Belgium.
League of America, National Council for International Visitors, and many more. Kathleen married Kenneth Tomes Tice in 1972, and she enjoyed a wonderful life with him until his passing in 2019.
READ ABOUT THE RECIPIENTS (AND THEIR FULL BIOS)
Mount Aloysius created a launch pad for Donna’s future and provided the GPS to guide her in her life and faith journey, allowing her to apply the Mercy Values and a deep commitment to students to her work in the secular university environment.
Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Achievement Award honors those who have distinguished themselves in their chosen profession and are 40 years old or younger.
Austin “Ozzy” Old ’15, President John McKeegan, and Stephen Paskowski ’07 with their Young Alumni awards
Austin “Ozzy” Old ’15
Austin “Ozzy” Old was born in Cambridge, England, and grew up in the town of Bury St Edmunds. He was drawn to the Mount by the experience and passion of the coaching staff, and in 2011, Ozzy moved to the US to begin his journey at Mount Aloysius as a computer science major and one of the first international students
on the Mountie men’s soccer team. Ozzy graduated magna cum laude in 2015.
After graduation, Ozzy moved to California to Orange County and then to the San Francisco Bay area to take a role in Apple’s corporate headquarters as a reliability lab technician. After being with the
Stephen Paskowski ’07
Stephen Paskowski is a 2007 graduate of Mount Aloysius College, where he obtained a BA in History and Political Science, played on the baseball team, and served as a student ambassador.
Following graduation, Stephen began working for the Stryker Corporation as an endoscopic specialist, and during this time, Stephen met and married his wife, Jessica Aurandt Paskowski. Later, Stephen transitioned into a
position with the Cambria County Adult Probation Bureau, which inspired him to attend law school. He applied to and was accepted into Duquesne University School of Law’s part-time evening program.
After graduating from law school and passing the bar exam, Stephen accepted a position as an associate attorney with the Johnstown law firm of Sahlaney, Dudeck, and Hochfeld. In 2021, Stephen was offered and accepted a position as
company for nearly a decade, Ozzy now serves as senior research and development operations engineer and works out of Apple’s San Diego campus. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Shaina, whom he met at the Mount, and their three-year-old daughter, Olivia.
an assistant district attorney in the Indiana County District Attorney’s Office.
Stephen returned to the Mount in 2021 as an adjunct professor in the Justice, Law and Society department, where he teaches Probate Law, Introduction to Civil Litigation, Legal Research and Writing, and Criminal Law.
Alumni Service Award
The Alumni Service Award honors those who have distinguished themselves above others as having given their time to projects or functions for the advancement of Mount Aloysius College or their communities.
Shawn Kaufman ’92, ’94
Shawn Kaufman enrolled at Mount Aloysius College in 1990, and throughout his time at the school, he had many unique experiences that helped shape his leadership abilities. He eventually earned his BS in Public Administration in 1994.
Shawn graduated with his master’s in human resources-industrial relations from Saint Francis University in 1996 and began his career with Zamias Services Inc. He was then hired at JWF Industries to establish their HR/safety function. Currently, he serves as the director of human resources at McAneny Brothers, Inc.
Shawn has presented at national conferences and has appeared in trade publications and several podcasts on matters related to employee recruitment and retention strategies. Shawn is very involved in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees, including the Workforce Development Board for the Southern Alleghenies and the Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Board.
Shawn continues to serve the Mount in different ways, including serving on the Presidential Advisory Committee for nearly two decades and as a mentor to current business students.
Shawn lives in Johnstown with Becky (’94), his wife of 26 years, and their two children.
Mary Flynn Keller ’69
Mary Flynn Keller is a 1969 graduate of Mount Aloysius College, earning an Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education. In 2016, Mary was a member of the Mount Aloysius Alumni Executive Board, where she proudly served as treasurer.
Following graduation from the Mount, Mary attended Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton, FL, where she graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. More importantly, she met her husband Walter Keller, who was an Ocean Engineering student at FAU.
After their marriage in 1974, Mary taught in the Broward County Public School System for 13 years before joining
her husband, Walt, in their engineering and planning consulting firm in Coral Springs, FL.
In October 1999, Mary and 16 fellow Mounties from the class of ‘69 reunited for the first time in Stuart, FL. Since then, they have met annually to catch-up and celebrate their friendships. Her book, “Good Girls Go To Heaven: Mounties Go Everywhere,” which tells their stories, was recently published.
Mary Flynn Keller is thankful for her Mountie classmates, and her receipt of the 2024 Mount Aloysius Alumni Service Award is, in part, because of the role they have played in her life.
Mountie Success Commons & Library
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CREATING A MODERN SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THEIR CAREERS, STUDY, AND LEARN.
In the summer of 2023, Mount Aloysius began the process of upgrading and renovating the library, with a goal of creating a space to meet the needs of a modern college student. This year, the space–now called the Mountie Success Commons & Library–officially re-opened for student use. This newly renovated, multi-use facility demonstrates the College’s commitment to unmatched support and student success by offering students a centralized hub for key success tasks and initiatives.
Along with the College’s library, the Mountie Success Commons & Library is home to:
Career Center: The new Career Center provides ample space for students to meet with our two professional career development staff, with places to work on resumes, a bulletin board to post job and internship openings, offices for virtual interviews, and a dedicated classroom and conference room for career-related events. The Mountie Career Closet has also been moved to the Success Commons & Library, allowing students to obtain professional clothing for interviews or starting a new job at no cost.
Learning Commons & Tutoring Center: With newly upgraded offices, our professional tutors can better meet with Mounties to help support them when they’re struggling with their classes. There are also 11 new study rooms in the space equipped with monitors for video conferencing, watching videos for courses, or engaging in group work, as well as glass whiteboards. In addition to study rooms, new furniture such as large, padded carrells and high-backed, soft seating create comfortable, private study areas with sound protection.
Student Testing Center: The new Student Testing Center is a dedicated space for students with testing accommodations that allows them to take tests in a comfortable and quiet environment. (continued on the next page)
Representative Jim Rigby; Kyle Lohr, Student Government Association President; Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor; President John McKeegan; Ann Benzel; Adam Sheetz, Chair of the Board of Trustees; Jordan Turner, Campus Activities Board President; Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr.; Commissioner Tom Chernisky; and Commissioner Scott Hunt cut the ribbon on the new Mountie Success Commons & Library on October 11, 2024.
There was no dedicated space for Mountie students who needed this accommodation prior to the renovation.
The space includes 10 carrells with outlets and network access, as well as a private testing room.
Cybersecurity Lab: Located on the first floor, the new and improved cybersecurity lab features state-of-theart equipment and technology for our cybersecurity students thanks to a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. This upgrade builds upon our designation as a Center for Academic Excellence by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. The new lab includes 25 cutting-edge computers and monitors, space for hands-on learning, a dedicated server room, and equipment to learn about hacking, digital forensics, and programming.
Center for Elevated Teaching & Learning: The CETL is the go-to training center for our faculty on campus, offering training on Canvas and its integrations, G-Suite for Education, and other technologies, as well as best practices in learning across all modalities. It provides individual, small group, and departmental consultations for course designs and technology integration.
These centers, focused on supporting and elevating all Mountie students, surround a comfortable core designed for fully equipped study and meeting spaces for students.
Serving Those in Need
Whitney Cole spends her free time volunteering with Second Avenue Commons and the Pitt Street Medical Team, helping those experiencing homelessness in the Pittsburgh area.
Question: How did you get involved with working with people experiencing homelessness?
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ATTRACTED TO HELPING OTHERS.
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Whitney Cole: I was inspired by my neighbor, who had gotten her EMT license online. I have always been attracted to having the opportunity to help others, and I have specifically always wanted to help people experiencing homelessness.
Q: What did you do at Second Avenue Commons?
WC: Second Avenue Commons is a facility in Pittsburgh that is run by UPMC. It is a homeless shelter and has a clinic where I work and volunteer. On a day-to-day basis, I work with a mix of things like wound care, foot care, and specifically a lot of medication refills.
Q: Can you tell me more about your work with the Pitt Street Medical Team and how you got started with that?
WC: My neighbor introduced me to the people who run it, and it took off from there. In my first rounds, I was really nervous, and I didn’t fully know what to expect. I was told it was going to be more social work than medicine. It’s getting to know people outside and talking with them and handing out supplies. But we also do medical care, so there have been a few times I’ve taken care of people who had wounds outside on the street.
Q: Can you tell me about a time that you experienced support here at the Mount?
WC: During my freshman year of college, when I was doing online EMT school, I was a full-time student and an athlete on campus. I was very overwhelmed, and I had also lost one of my friends to suicide. I had a lot going on, and the Mount Aloysius counseling department really supported me. So much that they helped me run a mental health awareness game on the anniversary of my friend’s passing.
Q: How can we help those experiencing homelessness?
WC: We can have more conversations like this. There is unfortunately a stigma that follows people who are experiencing homelessness, so the more we talk about it, the more it is going to be destigmatized.
Studying Crime in the 21s t Century
Mount Aloysius College’s criminology program keeps forensic investigation fresh with new approaches to crime scene investigation and a brand-new certificate.
Criminology students here at the Mount have recently been granted the privilege of having an on-campus forensic crime scene laboratory where they are actively gaining hands-on experience using real-life crimes as examples.
Dr. Joseph Bobak, chair of the Mount’s Justice, Law, and Society Department and associate professor of criminology, is excited to share the work that his students have been conducting using the realistic set-up offered through the crime lab.
“Not only are students able to come into the crime scene and fully immerse themselves into what a real scene would be like, but we have gone far above what most schools do with relation to how they actually put one of these crime labs together.”
The lab is beyond “just stuffing a shirt and pants for the victim,” says Bobak. The lab features mannequins that are designed specifically for each crime scene that students are going to investigate.
Having a crime scene laboratory that exceeds the typical standards of other educational institutions provides countless benefits for the students in this program. Not only does investigating a realistic crime scene further expand the knowledge required for these careers, but it prepares students for scenarios that they may encounter as they begin their careers in the real world.
Everything that is seen in the Mount’s crime lab is exactly what one would see in a real
crime scene, and entering a scene this realistic can often be difficult for some students.
“Being able to be exposed to it here at the College before they ever enter the workforce will be as true to life as they’re possibly going to get before they enter a real crime scene,” said Bobak.
The College is also now offering a certificate in Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG), a new way to investigate crime made famous by the 2019 identification of the Golden State Killer. FIGG uses DNA and traditional genealogical research to identify biological relationships between individuals. This new method of research could help to solve thousands of cold cases across the country.
“Knowing and having experience with genetic genealogy will certainly give our criminology students a leg up,” said Bobak. “This is the future of criminology, and it’s exciting that we get to bring our program to meet that future in this way.”
Mounties Excelling in a Variety of Disciplines
The 2023-2024 academic year brought great success to our Mountie students, especially our nursing, physical therapy assistant, and criminology graduates.
The 2023-2024 graduates of Mount Aloysius College’s ASN program achieved a 100 percent first-time pass rate on their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN Exam). The recent graduates are now all licensed registered nurses in several states across the US.
Mountie PTA graduates also achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Examination PTA for both 2022 and 2023. The NPTE PTA is just one part of their journey to licensure.
Mount Aloysius criminology students achieved scores in the 99th percentile in the ETS Major Field Test in Criminal Justice. The Mount’s students received the following scores: Theories of Criminal Behavior – 99th percentile; The Law – 99th percentile; Law Enforcement – 84th percentile; Corrections – 99th percentile; The Court System – 99th percentile; Critical Thinking – 99th percentile; Research Methodology and Statistics – 99th percentile.
A Mountie Tradition
The Angel Tree has helped local families & individuals for more than 20 years.
Every November, the Angel Tree can be found by the Golden Staircase in Main, decorated with the names and Christmas wishes of those in need from the local community.
Last year, donations from the Mountie community made Christmas brighter for 113 individuals and families from our area. Through the project, the Mount’s Mission, Ministry & Service team try to help as many as they can.
The Angel Tree donation period kicks off on November 18, when
the angels will officially be hung on the tree, ready to be claimed by anyone in the community willing to help. Donations and gifts are due by December 2 in order for delivery to occur in time for Christmas.
If you would like to help an angel this year, contact Mission, Ministry, & Service by November 18. You can email them at mission@mtaloy.edu.
ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME 2024-2025
Mount Aloysius College celebrated its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class Friday, October 18 as part of the College’s Alumni and Homecoming Weekend. The honorees were past all-conference picks, all-time and career leaders, first team members, leaders in AMCC statistics, and conference champions. They represent a variety of Mount Aloysius sports including golf, baseball, men’s basketball, and softball.
The 2024 Hall of Fame class contains exceptional individuals and groups: Dylan Link ’15 (men’s golf), Derrick Capiak ’15 (baseball), Quan Britt ’00 (men’s basketball), Andie (O’Neal) Gutmann ’11 (softball), and the 2011 AMCC Championship softball team.
Dylan Link ’15 (Men’s Golf) – Most decorated golfer in program history. ThreeTime First Team All-Conference Selection. Medalist at 2013 MAC Invitational and 2014 DuBois Collegiate Classic. Holds program record for lowest single round score (67)
Derrick Capiak ’15 (Baseball) – Program All-Time Leader in wins (27), strikeouts (293), starts (43), innings pitched (269.1), and shutouts (10). Top five in most other pitching categories. Single-season record holder for wins (10), shut-outs (4), strikeouts (89), innings pitched (85.0), complete games (8), and ERA (2.20).
Tossed the only no-hitter in Mount Aloysius history in a 3-0 victory against La Roche in the 2013 AMCC Tournament.
Quan Britt ’00 (Men’s Basketball) –Fifth all-time leading scorer in program history (1,305 points). Second all-time in rebounding (685), 1999-2000, Men’s Basketball Most Valuable Player, 1999-2000 Male Athlete of the Year
Andie (O’Neal) Gutmann ’11 (Softball) – Four-time All-Conference outfielder, Program top ten career in games played (113), hits (140), batting average (.363), and triples (10). Held program record in steals until 2023. Holds single-season record with 46 runs scored during the 2011 season. Part of AMCC Regular Season Champion 2011 Softball team
2011 Softball Team – AMCC Regular Season Champions. First AMCC Championship of any kind in school history. Hosted AMCC tournament. 26-10 overall record, 15-3 AMCC record. Set program record with 8 All-Conference honorees, including First Teamers Shelby Kline and Jena Isenberg.
Congratulations to these honorees. To learn more about the Hall of Fame, or to nominate someone for a future inductee class, visit mountieathletics.com.
The Mountie Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024: Members of the 2011 Softball Team, Quan Britt, Andie Gutmann, Dylan Link, and Derrick Capiak, with their Hall of Fame plaques.
Mount Adds New NCAA Rifle Team
The College has the only NCAA-level team in PA.
Mount Aloysius College has launched a co-ed NCAA rifle team, adding to the College’s list of 17 varsity athletics programs for the 2024-25 academic year.
“There are 54 high school rifle teams across the commonwealth, 20 of which are in Cambria or the surrounding six counties,” said John McKeegan, president of Mount Aloysius College. “Pennsylvania students who want to continue to participate in a sport they love in college currently have to look out of state or opt not to compete.”
Under the NCAA structure for rifle conferences, the Mount, an NCAA DIII school, will compete against DI institutions such as Ohio State, West Virginia University, and the University of Kentucky, as well as DIII member MIT.
“We are proud to offer this additional opportunity to compete as a Mountie student-athlete,” said Kevin Kime, athletic director at Mount Aloysius. “We expect a great turnout for this team’s first season.”
Siarra Crum, a Portage, PA, native, coaches the team. A 2019 graduate of
Morehead State University in Kentucky, Crum was named to the Collegiate Rifle Coaches’ Association’s Scholastic All-American Team for her freshman and sophomore years, and as a senior, she qualified for the 2019 NCAA National Air Rifle Championship.
“Sports like rifle help develop important skills like control, discipline, concentration, and calmness, in addition to skills like teamwork and time management,” said Crum. “These skills are also crucial in an academic environment. We are confident this program will draw in athletically and academically strong students.”
The Mount Aloysius College rifle team will call the Portage Revolver & Pistol Club its home range. Thanks to a grant from the MidwayUSA Foundation, electronic targets have been installed at our home range, providing our athletes with top-tier equipment for competition.
The team will travel across the country to compete at the NCAA level.
“There’s no telling what the future holds for these student-athletes,” said Crum. “The team is off to a fantastic start and currently sit at the top of their conference standings.”
Athletics Recap
Mounties Find Success on the Field and in the Classroom
The 2023-24 school year once again saw a great number of successes for Mountie Athletics.
In the fall, each of the teams made their way to the conference tournament, highlighted by men’s soccer winning the regular season championship and earning the number one seed in the AMCC tournament. Both men’s and women’s soccer won a conference tournament game. Fall programs placed 17 total student-athletes on all-conference teams. They were led by junior Juan Camacho, who was named Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Year, and sophomore Molly Richards, who was picked as the Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year.
In the winter, women’s basketball once again made the postseason and, this time, returned to the AMCC semi-finals for just the fifth time in program history. Freshman Molly Kosmack earned both Newcomer of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards from the conference, while also being named Region Co-Newcomer of the Year, a program first. She was a First Team All-Conference selection, joining men’s basketball players Will Hagwood and Reggie Priah on the all-conference teams.
Spring continued to be successful for the Mounties, with lacrosse and softball each earning a trip to the AMCC Championship game and baseball winning the regular season conference championship, hosting the AMCC Tournament for the first time. 11 Mounties made the spring all-conference teams, including junior Tyler Quade being named the Baseball Player of the Year and senior Courtney Vought being named the Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year. Athletic director and head baseball coach Kevin Kime was selected as the AMCC Coach of the Year.
In the classroom, baseball and men’s tennis were both selected as the AMCC Team Peak Performer in their sports. 139 Mounties were recognized as academic allconference, with 94 of them earning peak performer status with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Commencement
“For connections and people that supported you, you owe it to them to make something of yourself and be that connection for others out there in the world.”
Mount Aloysius College celebrated its 83rd commencement ceremony on May 11 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. Over 160 graduates earned their associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and loved ones in attendance.
Gregory Drew, president of Value Drug for 15 years and member of the Mount Aloysius College Board of Trustees for nearly seven years, gave an inspiring commencement address for everyone in attendance.
Student speakers included Ekema-Ndoh Ebone of York, PA (invocation); Thomas McElhinny of Bellefonte, PA (student commencement address); and Jordyn Torrance of Tars, PA (benediction). In McElhinny’s student commencement address, he spoke about making something of yourself and the benefits of good communication.
Spring 2024
Mount Aloysius College Awarded Multiple Accreditations
Mount Aloysius College announced that it successfully earned multiple re-accreditations in summer 2024. The entire College, which was first accredited in 1943 by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, was awarded renewal through 2032. In addition, both the nursing and DuBois surgical technology departments renewed their accreditations through their professional bodies.
“We are proud to receive these renewed accreditations,” said John McKeegan, President of Mount Aloysius. “The rigorous accreditation process is designed to ensure that all programs meet the standards required to produce highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates. I am thankful for the dedication of our faculty and staff who participated in this process, and I am excited for the future of the Mount.”
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education requires a self-study and peer review that analyzes an institution’s integrity, mission, and goals, as well as the quality of its programs and commitment to improvement. Mount Aloysius met all Requirements of Affiliation required by the Commission.
The Mount’s nursing programs received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), which examines educational quality through several elements: administration, faculty and student evaluations, curriculum, and outcomes. The Mount’s surgical technology department at its DuBois campus also received its re-accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP determines program quality based on curriculum, personnel, student evaluations, outcomes, and clinicals.
The next program that will have the opportunity to renew its accreditation is Mount Aloysius’ American Sign Language program through the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). The College’s medical imaging associate degree program is seeking first-time accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Donor Recognition
Mount Aloysius College thanks those who made financial contributions to the College between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. The support of alumni, board members, corporations, foundations, organizations, and friends are essential to our continued strength as an educational resource for individuals in the community.
$100,000 +
Anonymous (1)
Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc.
Cresson Township Supervisors
PAA Foundation
Matthew & Tiffany Stuckey
$50,000 - $99,999
Paul & Maureen Calandra
Philip & Colleen Devorris
$25,000 - $49,999
Gregory & Mary Drew
Michael W. & Astride
McLanahan
MidwayUSA Foundation
UPMC Altoona Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous (2)
Anne Akers-Smith
Bruno & Lena DeGol Family Foundation
Central Pennsylvania
Scholarship Fund
Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
Philip & Shealia Freeman
Lee & Jane Hite
CH COL Robert Hochreiter, Ph.D.
Independent Catholic Foundation
Joseph Kiel
Lee Industries, Inc.
Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D. ’79
Jim & Therese McElwee
John & Theresa McKeegan
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Katherine Kraft Rosenthal ’63
Schwab Charitable
Sheetz, Inc.
Steve Sheetz
Darla S. Studt ’72
Kathleen Welch
Fr. Kevin A. Yarnell
$5,000 - $9,999
Behavioral Health of Cambria
County
Blair Image Elements
FNB Corporation
Richard & Beverly Hanley
Glenn Jeffries
Dr. & Mrs. Ziad Khoury
John* & Marie Little
Janice McCall ’57
John McIntyre
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
Reliance Bank
The Reschini Group
George & Camille Riley
Will & Pat Showalter
Wolf-Kuhn Foundation
$2,000 - $4,999
1st Summit Bank
3Rivers Shooting Sports
Academy
Anna M. Anna ’95
Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of PA
Michael & Rebecca Baker
Dr. Reginald J. Blaber
James* & Susan Brett
Dr. James P. & Nancy Burke
Julia M. Jandora Burke ’61A ’63
Karen L. Cicero Calandra ’80
Central Pennsylvania
Community Foundation
Sean Cook
Dennis E. Doll
Edith Davis Eve Foundation
David & Jan Fisher
Atty. Gary Jeffries
Joanna Bruno Jiampietro ’59
Patricia A. McCaffrey King ’48A ’50
M & T Bank
Mihalko’s General Contracting
Josh & Kary Milan
Minnie Patton Stayman Foundation
Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance
Rick & Sue Rose
Kim D. Salony
Tina Sheetz
Southcentral PA AHEC
Robert Stere
John Ventura
Ward Family Foundation
Bill Ward Jr.
$1,000 - $1,999
George W. Acker
John H. Anderson
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Concurrent Technologies
Corporation
Constantine Commercial Construction, Inc.
Courtesy Motor Sales, Inc.
Dorothy A. Clark Desch ’55A
Luca G. Farina ’13 & Chelsea
M. Perehinec Farina ’13 ’15
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Luke A. Fragello ’12 ’14
Shawn & Amy Gardini
Christopher Glascott
Tonia Gordon
Dr. Robin A. Gore
Kathleen Powers Gormish ’61A
Geoffrey Grier
Dr. David M. Haschak
Henninger Dental
Dr. Leah Hollis, Ed.D.
Kathleen P. Patrick Hoyne ’83 ’03 ’05
Patricia Hoyne
The Italian Society of Butler
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kovlar Precision Manufacturing Inc.
Mark Latterner
John Leary
LPL Financial
M & T Charitable Foundation
Gerry G. McElheny ’20 & Alison G. McElheny ’19
MetLife Foundation
Milanscape
Okonak, Dean & Lechner, PC
CPA
Dawn Quade
Robert I. Glimcher Fam Foundation
Seltzer Financial Strategies, LLC
Dr. & Mrs. Hany Shanoudy
Sickler Tarpey and Associates
Slovenian Savings & Loan Association
Dr. Stella Somiari, Ph.D.
Randy P. Stager
Dana Thompson
Tyler J. Trimbath ’08
Samuel J. & Rachel E. Volpe
Wagner ’14
Ward Transport and Logistics
Adam Ward
William & Judith Ward
Morgan Williams
Up to $999
Anoymous (14)
Jodie Albarano
Allegheny Mountains Chapter
SCI
Jane T. Browning Allison ’82
Kathleen D. Doyle Amish ’60
Ms. Virginia Anslinger
Gladis Badia
James Bailey
Jordon Bailey
Karen Bailey
Robin Bailey
Susan Hald Bailey ’63
Tyler Bailey
John T. Bandzuh IV
Patricia Barr
Tricia Barron
Rosemary W. Stoffel Barry ’63
Jan L. Swisher Barzona ’75
Angela Beck
Paxton Beck
Aidan T. Bell ’23
Dottie Bell
Joy Bell
Mary Anne C. McGuire Bender ’60
William & Ann Benzel
Suzanne Bolton Best ’49
Nathalie Bez
Jeffrey L. Bicko
Carmen Bilek
Susan Cupps Bimle ’80
Jessica M. Long Birch ’10
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Florence M. McGough Blake ’51
Jodi L. Blubaugh
Joel A. Bobetich ’15
Mildred M. Angert
Bodenschatz ’72
Tabitha Bogacz
Ann M. Booterbaugh
*Denotes Deceased
Robert O. Booterbaugh
Patricia E. Borlie
Jesse Bortner ’16
Stephen Boyle
Joshua R. Bracken ’16
Marie M. McGowan Bradley ’67
Brickley Construction Inc
Ian M. Brink
Christopher L. Brinkman ’13
John Brooks
Brianna Brown
Matthew T. Brown ’21
Victoria (Giglio) Brown, ’65
Ashley R. Bruce ’16
Jen Buckley
Burchfield & Son Landscaping
Sean M. Burke
Angela M. Miller Burkey ’07
Eileen F. Burlinson, ’66
Brandi Burns
Carroll Duffy Burrows ’62
Mary I. Eichenlaub Burrows ’59
Don Bushey
Vickie L. Butler ’95
Jess Byler
Jack M.* & Genevieve* Calandra
Michael F. Calandra
Laura Callahan
Philip Callan
Jordan N. Campano ’17 ’19
Sr. Eileen Campbell RSM
Shelley A. Campbell ’06 ’09
Douglas M. Cannon ’21 ’22
Linda A. Zedek Cannon ’89 ’15
Derrick S. Capiak ’15
Eileen M. Ryan Cardamone ’65
Leanne Cardoso-Bastos ’21
Karen Carmichael
Jim & Betty Carrieri
Courtney S. Carruthers ’01
Catholic Counselors of America LLC
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Charities Aid Foundation America
Charles J. Merlo Inc.
Charlsons Wonderful World of Furniture, Inc.
Joan A. Culmo Chastanet ’60
Curtis M. Chernicky, ’08
William G. Chick ’75 & Kay Chick
Daniel J. Clark ’09
Jeff M. Clark
Sharon M. McCabe Clarke ’65
Andrew D. Clouse
Teresa Wood Coffren ’65
Muriel Faughnan Connolly ’61
Heidi Corey
Krista Corey
Pam Corey
Anne Corneck ’61
*Denotes Deceased
Matthew J. Cornetti ’12
Linda A. Nienstedt Corona ’68
Michael & Kelley Corso
Brett A. Daly ’12
Rene & Janet Damin
Anne Tatlow Davis ’61
Chad Davis
Christopher D. DeAntonio ’11 ’12
Kelli Deater
Michael & Anne Debraggio
John G. Marshall ’09 & Laura E.
Deely-Marshall ’09
John M. DeFazio
David DeGol
DelGrosso Foods Inc.
Susan D. Davis DeLuca ’66
Betsy Despot
Misty Despot
Travis Despot
Dr. Juan F. & Cui P. Diaz
Jules B. Dill
Sara Dillon
Keira Dodd
Tasha Dodd
Elaine Domenick ’57
Carolyn Donaldson
Erik Donner
Marshall Dorfman
Chester F. Dovidio Jr ’84
Joseph Doyle
Mary Ann Healey Doyle ’69
Dr. Anthony T. Dragani
Ruth Ann Branthoover Dugan ’66
Joseph A. Dumm Sr. ’72
Diana M. Schembari Dunna ’67
Diane R. Roesch Dutchick ’64
Carol A. Eberhart
Kendall M. Ebersole ’22 ’23
Rose A. Eckenrod
Courtney A. Edmundson ’17
William G. Edwards
Theresa A. Eger ’98 ’06
Sienna Ellison
Dr. J. Michael Engle
Ernesty Chiropractic Inc.
Eurospec Motorcars
Kalyn N. Blake Everett ’18
Mr. M. Dan Evers
ExxonMobil Foundation
Marita M. Minnaugh Fagan ’53
Jeanine F. Sheehan Farabaugh ’16
Dr. John Farkas in memory of John
Anthony Farkas Jr. and Nancy S. Farkas
Sherri Farmery
Claudia L. Faust
Martha Federowicz
Robin L. Finegan
Linda Fischer
Michelle Fischetti ’16
Jeffrey R. Fisher ’94 & Tonya M.
Simendinger Fisher ’94
Amy Fitzharris
Mary Jo Fitzsimmons
Trudy H. Fleming ’67
Landon F. Fletcher
Elizabeth A. Fliller Foley ’61
Paula Foreman
Jessie Forrest
Dr. Daniel D. Fredricks
Dylan J. Freet
Mary Grace Vigliotta Freudenberg ’70
Mary M. Frey ’60A ’62
Summer G. Garland Friedlander ’73
Laura Frutkin
Galen E Dreibelbis Property
Dr. Paul J. Gallagher
Dawn Garber
Eva M. Garber
William R. Garman ’85
Donna M. Garzarelli
Jennifer Gay
Mike Geissler
Drs. Leo & Elizabeth Gensante
Anne B. Gibbs
Donna J. Gildea ’50
Patricia M. Gildea ’47
Joan M. Polovischak Gillis ’77
Robert P. Godfrey ’71
Michael R. Godissart ’11 ’12 & Spring A. Krepps Godissart ’12
Claudia J. Zappone Golden ’69
Terry & Molly Goldstein
Danielle N. Gonzales
Sally Gordon ’09 & Robert H.
Gordon III
Donna Gority
Atty. Joseph Grappone
Hon. Jolene Grubb Kopriva
Sandra Guidry
Scott L. Guidry
Suzanne Guidry
Andrea D. O’Neal Gutmann ’09 ’11
Stephanie Guy
Tina Guy
Carol L. Dzielski Hallberg ’63
Deanna L. Hamilton
Lori J. Everhart Hamilton ’88
Jessica R. Harnly ’10
JoAnn Thomas Harr ’65
Michele Haschak
Dan Hawbaker
Hayford Builders, LLC
Karen Heffernan
Sabrina R. Hemenway
Timothy V. Heptner ’86
Michael & Karen Hickey
Jennifer Hilbert
Dianne & Paul Hite
WHY I GIVE
“I graduated from the ASL/EI program at The Mount and was equipped with the skills the local Deaf Community needed their interpreters to have. The Mount taught me the technical skills I needed as well as the Mercy Values I would use every day to serve those I work with. I give so The Mount can continue to train interpreters and support the local Deaf community.”
Rachel Mackrell ’18
MAC ASL/EI Alumna
Susan M. Hoberney
Greg & Francine Hohenwarter
Mr. Roy Holtz
Dan B. Hoover
John Horton
Justin M. Houseknecht ’18 & Dr. Emily Houseknecht
Vanessa K. Houser
Mary C. Sieg Hoy ’74
Horace J. Hubbard II ’89
Joseph W. Hudak ’20 ’21
Paul Hunt
Brennan P. Hurd
Daniel C. Hutchison ’95
Aimee T. Itle
Sherrie L. Jackson
Vincent Jacob
Kyunghee T. Kim Jin ’56
Johnson & Henninger Dental Offices, LLP
Lynda Johnson ’66
Heather Jones
Drs. Ryan Costanzo & Jessica JostCostanzo
Shawn D. Kaufman ’92 ’94 & Becky
L. Walker Kaufman ’94
Bonnie Kaup
Mary F. Flynn Keller ’69
Colleen E. Kelly ’87
Theresa D. Daiuto Kelly ’58
Sr. Jane Frances Kennedy, RSM
Thomas Kenney
Drs. David & Sheela Kerstetter
Laura A. Diffenderfer Ketchakeu ’91
Mauvette Kiel O’Dowd ’58A ’85
Russell Kiel ’72 & Susan Sweeney
Kiel ’72
Kevin M. Kime
Katie King-Thomas
Claire A. Kirsch ’18 ’21
Richard B. Klapper ’09 ’14
Sean M. Klapper ’16
Lori Knott
Bonnie C. Keenan Kocon ’73
Brian P. Koenig ’87
Thomas Kohlwaies
Celeste N. Kopnicky
David R. Koptcho
Sarah N. Kordish
Aaron M. Kovach ’13
Criselda Krause
Jennifer Krause
Jodi Kreger
Sybil Hanna Krent ’54A ’55
Denise M. Krivokuca
Constance L. Krumenaker
Rose Marie K. Erzal Kuchera ’57
Elizabeth A. Foor Kukanich ’81
Jason Kupchella
Cameron J. Kyle ’16 & Jacqueline
D. Bost Kyle ’14
Eve A. Laidacker
Genevieve A. Disdier Lalle ’68
Erin Lamb-Meeches
Mercedes L. Wachter Langer ’18
Byron Lasser
Carmen Lauro
Linda A. Leahey ’16
Casey Leap ’22
Lizbeth F. Lear ’69
Benjamin F. Legath ’16
Julia Leisure
Ryan W. Leonard ’22
Maureen S. Seyford Leser ’70
Lucas Letizia
Rikki Letizia
Todd Lewis, IV
Luis Lopez
Dr. Christopher M. Lovett
Heather A. Low
Sylvia Manili Luber ’61
Wanda Lowe Lunden ’81
Kelli A. Lynch
James Lyons
Rachel J. Mackrell ’18
James Maddison ’21
Nathan & Kristina Magee
Jean Hald Mammone ’65
Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley
Karen Marcedllus
James Marchesani
Carol Marchetti
Mary M. Marquez
Carolyn F. Mihm Martin ’60
Madeline Geczi Marziotta ’66
Ed Matusiak
Diane M. Seymore Mazur ’87
Dr. Bonnie M. Mazurak-Riga ’81
Andre P. McCarville
Tori L. McCloskey ’19
Loretta M. Putz McCree ’65
Gina McDermott
Jennifer McDowell
Jean A. Hanlon McElheny ’85
Spencer E. McElheny ’23
James V. McGough, Esq.
Barbara L. McGuinness ’74
Aaron M. McGuire ’18
David McHugh
Kevin McKeegan
Garry J. Meeches
Joan A. Wilkins Meyers ’63
Matthew Michrina
Bradley M. Mikitko ’12 ’14
Scott D. Miller ’02
Trevor Miller
Christopher D. Mingyar
Amanda S. Minor
Charlene K. Minor ’10 ’16
Mae Mitchell
Modern Imprint LLC
Nancy R. Gill Montanye ’75
Juan Montoya
Becky Morris
Monica Wenderoth Morton ’69
Karla Moschella
Jeremy V. Mullen ’05
Maurita M. Mulligan ’65
John Murello
Barbara J. Gould Murphy ’77
Pastor Gerald L. Myers
Monique Nappi
Carla J. Nelen
Barry Newborn
Barbara A. Nibert ’96
Renee Noel
Stacy L. Klinehans Noel ’91 ’96
Christopher R. Nolan ’15 ’17
Elizabeth Gallin Norton, ’66
Barbara J. Ocilka Novotny ’66
Joe & Sandy Nypaver
Maureen O’Brien ’50
Kathryn O’Connor
Dr. Penny M. O’Connor
Robert O’Connor
Evelyn White Paddison ’61
Tanya Palovich-Scott
Marcia A. Erculiani Park ’74
Megan E. Parker ’15
Tim Parnell
Andrew J. Pasko ’20 ’21
Patricia A. Putz Patnaude ’69
Desiree M. Patterson
Laci Patterson
Larry E. & Susan K. Pearce
Rebecca R. Roberts Pendell ’71
Gia Perrone
Tanner J. Perrone ’22 ’23
Mary C. Peters ’77
Vickie Peters
Molly B. Anderson Peterson ’69
Petros Development Group LTD
Laura Pino
Logan Place
Patricia L. Cadili Polca ’73
Steven J. Ponscheck
Neil & Marilyn Port
John R. Porta
Stacey D. Porter ’89
Patricia Matey Posen ’62
Margaret Boham Pouleson ’59
Mark Price
Caz Priestley
Martin Priestley
Julia Proctor
Dennis Pullin
Martin Radovanic
Mary Margaret Traynor Renzi ’71
Carol A. Young Resko ’62
Elizabeth A. Heubel Rice ’08
Carol P. Kertes Riggleman ’94
Emilea N. Rippin
Kathleen Bittel Risden ’69
Roaring Spring Paper Products
Robert H. Gordon III Violin Maker
Duane A. Roberts ’88
Mary M. Rogal ’83, ’06
Jono Rollins
Jenn Romanski
Ryan Romanski
Brianne Roos
Alane M. Zigarovich Rossetti ’69
Stacey Rossman
Tucker Rossman
Cassandra Embon Rucker
Jenny Rueffert
Dr. Sara A. Rutledge
Keri Salyards
Jared M. Seavey Sanders ’12
Mark J. Saxman ’11 ’13
Gerald C. Scheiner
Christina M. Gagan Schilling ’03 ’08 & Gregory P. Schilling, Jr ’18 ’21
WHY I GIVE
“Mount Aloysius gave me so much, and God tells us to return to those in need. I was a student in need. Struggling students need our help. Giving back to the Mount is the message. Mount Aloysius is a special, sacred place where more than just education is learned: the ability to blossom into a great caring Christian human being.”
Chet Dovidio ’84
Patricia C. D’Angelo Schneider ’64
Richard A. Scholton
Mary C. Criste Seip ’68
Amy Seltzer
Carol A. Philbin Senff ’69
Sister Eric Marie Setlock, RSM
Jeffrey L. Shaffer
Seth M. Shaffer ’14
Irene Shaver
Matthew Shaver
Stacey Shaver
Skyler B. Sheeder ’11
Edward J. & Julie Sheehan, Jr
Lorene S. Shelow ’06
Frank Sherman
Sally Sherman
Becky Shoop
Joan M. Newton Showers ’68
Andrew Shreiner ’18 ’19
Ramona F. Mastalski Shrift ’81
Florence Shuss
John Sis
Karen A. Staub Skrainy ’71
Joyce A. Sinkovitz Slade ’84
Pauline F. Slovikosky
Brian K. Smith
*Denotes Deceased
James T. Smith IV ’17
Joy Smith
Michael B. Smith & Family
Susan P. Popp Smith ’61
Theresa M. Parks Smith ’69
William P. Smith
Dr. Patrick M. Socoski
Margaret M. Shevchik Soles ’64
Tilda T. Wright Sorensen ’75
Thomas & Judith Price Spencer ’66
Starkey Construction Co., Inc.
Jaimie Steel-Radovanic
Sean M. Steffy ’12 ’14
Pamela J. Steiner
Jordan Steinman
Katie N. Stellabotte
Joseph A. Stephenson ’11
Catherine O. O’Gara Sternberg ’65
Glenn Stevick
Karen A. Anderson Stickler ’59
Kathleen C. Beisweinger Stine ’74
Christa M Stipanovich
Morgan E. Stoner
Renea A. Stoskey ’11
Matthew J. Stoyanoff, CPA ’12
Susanna Streightif
Alicia R. Strittmatter ’13 ’16
Mark Strous
Marianne M. Masterson Stryker ’69
Jacob M. Stumpf ’12 ’13
Dawn Summerville
Andrew Swingler
Natalie M. Swingler
Niki Swingler
Sarah Swingler
Timothy Swingler
Tina M. Tanzi
Tiffany Taylor
Team Chevrolet GMC
Rev. Alan E. Thomas
Marcus Thomas
Melissa Thomas
Michael Thomas
Barbara J. Zabreski Thorpe ’68
Apurv Tiwari
Carolyn Todd
Barry Towbin
Mike Townsend
Nancy A. Hanik Turner ’81
Danielle M. Vandenbergh ’21
Vernon Dell Tractor Sales
Company
Timothy Vescovi
Anne M. Volk
Shannon Wadding
Patricia Chicatell Wade ’66
Carolyn Kroeger Waldron ’63
Lynn A. Krumenacker Walwro ’14
Kimberly Washington
Amy S. Waugaman
Nancy A. Way
Christine Weber
Kathleen E. O’Kane Wellenbrink ’69
Judith Lynch Welu ’59
Clyde Weyandt, Jr. ’05 ’19 & Jenna Shuck Weyandt ’07
Sandy Whalen
Steven A. Widmann ’11
Patrick M. Williams
Arthur Wilson
Gloria Wilson
Bill Wlodarczyk
Jocelyn Wolf
Dr. Cory G. Wonderly ’09 & Shana Y. Swan Wonderly ’09
Nikki Worrell
Dr. Brady N. Wright ’16
Wu’s New China Restaurant
Mikayla Wyrwas
Cathy Yablonski
Jacob M. Yale
Dr. Sandra Grady Yates ’63
Shanna M. Sewalish Young ’97 ’99
Carol Zanca ’67
Dr. Heather L. Zonts
*Denotes Deceased
Please forgive any omissions or errors, as they are unintentional. Please forward any changes to the Office of Advancement & Engagement at (814) 886-6396 or email AdvancementOffice@mtaloy.edu
A LEGACY THAT LASTS
Planning for the future and crafting the legacy you wish to leave is a powerful way to ensure a lasting impact. Including a gift in your will or living trust, known as a bequest, can ensure that your legacy endures and continues to uphold the values and mission of Mount Aloysius College. For more information, please contact the Office of Advancement & Engagement at 814-886-6396 or advancementoffice@mtaloy.edu.
An easy way to double your contribution is through employee giving programs. Many corporations have giving programs in which they match employee gifts to qualifying organizations. If you volunteer with us, your employer may also provide us with a grant as a way to recognize your ongoing support. See if your employer matches gifts online:
ALUMNI & HOMECOMING WEEKEND
The 2024 Alumni and Homecoming Weekend was celebrated Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20, 2024. The weekend was packed with events all over campus, including three days of reconnecting and celebrating. Events included the “Oh the Places You’ll Go” alumni panel
and Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Friday; men’s and women’s soccer matches, tailgate, Golden Grad reunion, and the Alumni Recognition Dinner on Saturday; and Mass and a festive brunch on Sunday. We were so happy to see all of our Mountie alums back on the mountain!
The fourth annual Night in the Vineyard event was held on September 14, 2024. 214 members of the Mountie community were in attendance, and they helped us raise more than $280,000 for student support. Each year, the Night in the Vineyard Committee selects a theme for the event. This year, guests enjoyed wine and food from Spain. Master Sommelier Kevin Zraly joined us again and educated attendees about the wines served and how they paired with the meal. Thank you to everyone who came to this lovely event–you are helping our students elevate their lives!
On December 3, join us for Giving Tuesday to help open doors of opportunity for Mount Aloysius students. Visit give.mtaloy.edu to support current and future Mounties!
We are excited to announce a series of Alumni and Friends Gatherings in Florida, taking place February 24-28. Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends while hearing about our ongoing initiatives to Grow Greater! Learn more by scanning the code below!
