Mount Aloysius Magazine - Fall 2023

In This Issue

1. President’s Message

2. Alumni Notes

5. A New Look For The Library

5. Mount Team Wins 7 National, Global Awards

6. News From Mount Aloysius College

7. A Message from Ms. Kary Milan

8. Programs of Historic Excellence

9. Mount Aloysius Partners (Again!) with Penn Highlands Healthcare

9. A Very Gaelic Gathering!

10. Inaugural Hall of Famers

12. Summer Camp for Future Healthcare Professionals

13. Athletics Recap

14. Mount Aloysius’ Kayla Schaal ’23 Named AMCC Woman of the Year

15. Commencement

16. Becoming a Healthcare Leader

17. The Drive to Succeed

18. Donor Recognition

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Mount Aloysius College strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status in the administration of its admissions and employment practices, educational policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, athletics or any other College administered program. Any person with limited English language skills will be provided assistance upon request. Such assistance is provided by the College to ensure limited English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation in programs of the College.

Inquiries or requests for information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the College’s designated Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, at the Office of Student Affairs, Cosgrave Center, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630. Tel: (814) 886-6472.

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, cultural, social and personal growth as essential elements in the development of the student.

Board of Trustees

Mr. Joseph Adams

Ms. Anna M. Anna ’95

Dr. Reginald Blaber

Mr. Paul Calandra

Mr. William Caldwell, Jr.

Sr. Eileen Campbell, RSM

Mr. Sean Cook

Mr. Philip Devorris

Sr. Mary Ann Dillon, RSM

Ms. Carolyn Donaldson

Mr. Gregory Drew (Vice-Chair & Treasurer)

Ms. Jan Fisher

Mr. Philip Freeman

Dr. Leah Hollis

Mr. Patrick Irwin

Dr. Leamor Kahanov

Dr. Sheela Kerstetter

Mr. Mark Latterner

Mr. Michael McLanahan (Trustee Emeritus)

Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle, J.D., LL.M, Ph.D. ’79 (Secretary)

Dr. Matthew Perry

Mr. Richard Rose, Esquire

Mr. Adam Sheetz (Chair)

Dr. Stella Somiari

Mr. Matthew Stuckey

Mr. Tyler Trimbath ’08

Mr. William (Bill) Ward. Jr.

Editor-in-Chief

Samuel Wagner

Editorial Designer

Sean Steffy ’12, ’14

Lead Writer/Editor

Courtney Edmundson ’17

Contributing Writers

Luke Fragello ’12, ’14

Brian Geisler ’17

Samuel Wagner

Anne Way ’22

Photography

Sean Steffy ’12, ’14

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Alumni Notes

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings!

Welcome to the Fall 2023 edition of the Mount Aloysius Magazine. As this issue goes to press, we are preparing to welcome, for the third straight year, among the largest incoming classes in Mount Aloysius history, and our residence halls are packed to capacity. This all reflects stunning achievements by our community at a time when many small colleges are struggling, and in some cases are even closing. June 2023 marked the start of my fourth year as president of this fine institution, so as I enter my “senior year” here - I’m not graduating! - there are many reasons to have great excitement about the Mount’s bright future

For the past year, a theme that I have reflected upon frequently is the incredible value of higher education – especially at a small, support-focused institution like the Mount. Our country, and the world, has many needs when it comes to the job market, and there are myriad benefits to a career-focused degree from an institution that inculcates timeless Mercy values. I am a 5-time college parent, with one more starting college next fall. In addition to the intellectual benefits of a college degree, higher education offers many intangibles that directly impact a person’s trajectory. Employers tell us they aren’t just looking for bodies to fill a seat and do a job. They want colleagues who can communicate, who bring civility to their culture, who understand empathy and values. These are the fruits of a degree from a college like Mount Aloysius, and we are all proud to represent this worthy tradition.

As we continue to make an impact in the lives of our students, and our alumni continue to make an impact in our region, we need your support more than ever. We are in the early stages of a campaign for scholarship endowment that will elevate opportunity for all Mounties, and position the Mount to take its Mercy mission even further into the region and beyond.

Thank you for your constant support of Mount Aloysius College.

Yours in Mercy, John

N. McKeegan

Alumni Notes

1942

In August 2022, Sr. Miriam Rita Biter, RSM ’42 celebrated her 100th birthday at the Mercy Center in Dallas, PA, before passing away in February 2023.

1962

Sr. Paula DelGrosso ’62, director of the St. Vincent de Paul Food for Families Soup Kitchen, received the Lifetime Achievement Award during WISE Women of Blair County’s 2023 Annual Tribute Dinner. She started her career as director of St. Vincent DePaul Food for Families Soup Kitchen 32 years ago and is motivated by her “desire to bring out the best in everyone, no matter what their circumstances might be.” It is this desire that maintained a steadfast network of support during the pandemic shutdown.

1992

Barbara Gibbons ’92 has been named the Chief of Staff at Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Colorado. In this newly-formed role, Gibbons will serve as the voice of the president and CEO for managing projects, tracking timelines and planning for meetings with the organization’s board of directors.

1997

In February 2023, Jennifer (Troy) Sklodowski ’96, ’97 was promoted to Director of Workforce Development for the Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission.

1999

Quan Britt ’99 has been named community development director at Vision Together 2025, a nonprofit, collaborative organization bringing community resources and residents together to revitalize the greater Johnstown community.

2002

Melissa Boback ’02, associate professor of accounting at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, has been granted tenure. Boback began her career with Pennsylvania Highlands in January 2017. She holds an M.S. in Accounting from the University of Phoenix, a B.S. in Accounting from Mount Aloysius, and an A.S.B. in Accounting and Microcomputer Applications from Cambria-Rowe Business College.

Ryan Lestochi ’99, ’02 was named Head Boy’s Basketball Coach at his alma mater, Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School in May 2023. Additionally, Lestochi, a former Mountie basketball player, has been running his nationally recognized All Day Hoops training program full-time in the Altoona, PA area since he created it in 2017.

2006

Kathy (Keller) Benzel ’86, ’06 was selected as the 2022 recipient of the Kiwanis Club of Altoona’s Kiwanian of the Year Award at the annual installation and awards banquet. The award is given to a Kiwanis member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the club and

to the community. Benzel has been an active member of the Altoona Kiwanis Club since 2012 and has been actively involved in numerous club projects and fundraising events.

2008

Barry Kelleher ’04, ’05, ’08 won the Lakemont Park Division 3 Men’s Basketball Championship in August 2022, alongside his father and son. Kelleher is a native of Ireland who moved to this area as an exchange student when he was a teenager, eventually graduating from Hollidaysburg Area High School and Mount Aloysius College.

2009

Stacey (Hammond) Seymore ’09 was hired as the Terminal Manager at McIlwain Bus Lines. She proudly is using her degree locally, as she oversees transportation for all of Penn Cambria School District (Cresson, PA).

2011

In July 2022, Gerald “Jerry” Benzie ’09, ’11 was hired by Little League® International as its new software developer within the information technology department at its headquarters in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Stacy (Settle) Walgrove ’11 has been named OB/GYN Program Coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at South Hills School of Business and Technology. Additionally, Walgrove is a OB/ GYN and general sonographer at UPMC Altoona.

2012

In October 2022, Matthew “Matt” Stoyanoff, CPA ’09, ’12 was voted in to join the Mount Aloysius Alumni Executive Board. Matt is a manager at Okonak, Dean & Lechner, PC CPA.

2013

Walter “Jay” Lee IV ’13 has completed his Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Seton Hall University. He has also earned a Certification in Ethical Leadership from the NASBA Center for the Public Trust. He is currently preparing to sit for the CPA exam. He is living in Roanoke, VA where he is Accounting Manager for Member One Federal Credit Union.

2014

After a 14-year theatre production hiatus at Central High School (Martinsburg, PA), Rachel Wagner ’14 directed a production of ‘Footloose.’ Wagner is a first grade teacher at Spring Cove Elementary School (Roaring Spring, PA), but she has a strong background in theatre, having directed or participated in an estimated 50 shows throughout her life.

2015

Michael Gigliotti ’15 joined the QCare Dubois staff as a certified nurse practitioner. QCare Dubois is part of Penn Highlands Healthcare. Gigliotti earned his Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

2016

In September 2022, former Mountie softball and basketball standout, Kaleigh Roop ’16, was

hired as the Head Softball Coach and PE Coordinator at Sarah Lawrence College.

Brandon Rauhauser ’16 was named Head Baseball Coach at York Suburban High School (York, PA). In addition, he works as a physician assistant at a Lancaster General Health Urgent Care in Elizabethtown, PA.

2017

Bishop Mark L. Bartchak ordained Fr. Justin P. Treon, ’15, ’17 to the priesthood on May 27 at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Altoona. He completed his priestly education and formation at Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA.

2018

Jessica Pheasant ’07, ’18 graduated from Excela Health School of Anesthesia in December 2022 with a Doctorate of Nurse Anasthesia Practice. She has accepted a position at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fla.

2019

When he saw a distressed individual getting ready to jump off of the Deleware Memorial Bridge, Miguel Hernandez ’18, ’19 and another traveler leaped into action to save their life. Thank you, Miguel, for putting your Mercy values into action.

2020

WVU Potomac State College hired Ryan Streets ’20 as their head men’s basketball coach in August 2022. He played for Keyser High (WV), then at Mount Aloysius in college, was a student assistant coach at Mount Aloysius, then the freshman coach at Keyser High, then the freshman coach at Bishop O’Connell in the famed

Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, and now, the head coach at Potomac State College.

2021

Chung Lip ’21 published HERS, a memoir on his journey from Cambodia to the United States. When asked to describe the book, Chung shared, “Writing HERS was one of the hardest projects I’ve done while completing my graduate program at Columbia University in New York City. It took me a long time to have the courage to share HERS with the world. The title HERS stands for everything that I am today. I chose this title to honor my deceased mother, the woman who sacrificed everything so that her children have the life she never had. The purpose of HERS is to spread messages around childhood trauma, mental health, sexual and domestic violence, women’s rights, and the Cambodian cultural and beliefs practices. I believe that many parts of HERS are essential knowledge components for public health professionals who are involved with global health projects all around the world, healthcare workers who are working with diverse populations every day, and the general population to gain knowledge about the lives outside of the developed countries.” You can find the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play Store, and Apple Books.

2023

After completing her internship with McAneny Brothers (Ebensburg, PA), Rachel Vandenbergh ’23 was hired within the food distribution company’s accounting department.

Marriages & Engagements

William Kanich ’20 and Corrin Dagostin ’22 - October 1, 2022

Amy Mason ’17, ’18 and Brandon Thomas - October 15, 2022

Stacy Klinehans ’91, ’96 and Bill Noel - November 5, 2022

Samantha Delosh ’20 and Ryan Sirbaugh - August 13, 2022

David Tran ’13 and Jess MillerJune 4, 2022

Corinna Williams ’19 and Matthew Griffith - September 10, 2022

Jacob Yarnish ’18 and Allison Barlick - July 2, 2022

Joseph “Joe” Hudak ’20, ’21 and Michaela Gresko ’20November 2023

Nicholas “Nick” DiDiano ’16 and Megan Parker ’15 - October 2024

Little Mounties

Bowie ’13 and Hannah (Zimmerman) ’11, ’12 Humbert - Luca (August 2022)

Jessica (Seasoltz) ’13 and Justin Dix - Audrey (January 2023)

Ashley Heuston ’15, ’17 and Mark Swope - Chase (April 2023)

Jordan ’12 and Lynne (Pasierb) ’10, ’12 Roberts - Jamie (April 2023)

William ’20 and Corrin (Dagostin) ’22 Kanich - Lottie (July 2023)

In Memoriam

Dr. Carolyn M. Burgholzer, ’55

Mr. Christopher Cox, ’98

Mr. David A. Bongiorno, ’92

Mr. David L. Flaugh, ’92

Mr. George E. Uhron, ’85

Mr. James E. Clossin, ’87

Mr. Joseph A. Deantonio, ’90

Mr. Kevin F. Kroskie, ’82

Mr. Matthew T. Bracken, ’92

Mr. Ralson D. Varner, ’04, ’20

Mrs. Barbara A. Savino, ’84

Mrs. Colette M. (Morris) Hipolit, ’67

Mrs. Debra J. (Erdmann) Curley, ’75

Mrs. Eleanor M. (Hausler) Biernes, ’59

Mrs. Geraldine (Godino) Spindler, ’67

Mrs. Jean J. Piper, ’83

Mrs. Josephine A. (Chalhoub) Eby, ’55

Mrs. Marilyn E. (Hanitz) Glascott, ’62

Mrs. Mary J. (Bernard) Cogelia, ’54

Mrs. Mary M. (Noel) BeirLair, ’44A, ’46

Mrs. Susan C. (Schwaner) Burdette, ’66

Ms. Andrea (Canino) Euvino, ’63

Ms. Ann Marie (Fees) Ranck, ’58A

Ms. Diane L. Huber, ’88

Ms. Gail L. Keith, ’04, ’06

Ms. Irene L. (Kiel) Link, ’40A, ’42

Ms. Jacqueline M. (Stratton) Nedimyer, ’05

Ms. Jodi L. Barron, ’02

Ms. Joy L. (Arend) Soliday, ’82

Ms. Lois A. Romett, ’87

Ms. Mary M. Obester, ’43

Ms. Megan A. Fortney, ’02

Ms. Nancy E. (Young) Castaneda, ’03

Ms. Pamela A. (Horn) Albus, ’00, ’16

Sr. Aileen Mary Flynn, RSM, ’47A

Sr. Mary Grace Froehlich, M.M.S., ’57A

Sr. Miriam Rita Biter, RSM, ’42

Sr. Suzanne Hudson, RSM, ’51A

A New Look for the Library

Creating a modern space for students to prepare for their careers, study, and learn.

The Mount Aloysius library is in the process of being upgraded and modernized, with a new focus on career-readiness and student success. The new Career Center area will feature three office spaces, two interview rooms, and spaces for students to work collaboratively. There will also be a conference room with a kitchenette for employers to meet with students on-campus, as well as meeting and class spaces. The first floor will be home to the new and improved Cyber Lab, which will feature state-of-the-art equipment and technology for our cybersecurity students thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Alden Trust. This upgrade

builds upon our designation as a Center for Academic Excellence by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. Offices on the first floor will also receive updates, and a casual reading and work space will be constructed for student use. The lower level of the building will house the Mount

Aloysius library collections as well as the Rev. Myers Ecumenical Center. The first half of construction will be completed for Fall 2023, and the other half is to be completed after the academic year ends in May 2024.

Mount Team Wins 7 National, Global Awards

Mount Aloysius College announced that its new “Elevated” brand, developed entirely in-house, won seven awards in five national and global competitions. The brand, which launched in summer 2022, is themed around “Elevated,” and introduces the College’s promise of “unmatched support” for all students.

The honors include three gold awards from The Educational Advertising Awards; a gold award from The Collegiate Advertising Awards; Best University Integrated Ad Campaign (Education Category) from The Internet Advertising Competition; First Place for the Promotional Campaigns category in the ACUI Steal This Idea competition; and Best Campaign ProgramMarketing & Public Relations from APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.

“The student experience at the Mount, both academically and personally, ‘elevates’ them to both career success and personal fulfillment,” said Sam Wagner, Vice President for Marketing and Communications at Mount Aloysius College. “This brand theme wasn’t pulled out of thin air, it has permeated the values and mission of Mount Aloysius since its earliest days. We believe that is why it has been so effective.”

The new Mount Aloysius College brand took approximately a year to develop. After a research phase including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and presentations with faculty, staff, students, alumni, prospective students, and others, the new brand promise began to take shape. Next came a creative exploration of the research, and eventually the unveiling of “Elevated.”

“The Mount took higher awards than large universities across the country who had hired the best ad agencies available,” said President John McKeegan.

News from Mount Aloysius College

Mount Named a Great College to Work For in 2022 & 2023

College Welcomes Largest Incoming Class

for more than 20 years. In 2022, more than 100 of the College’s students, faculty, and staff donated gifts to 155 angels from Cambria and Blair counties.

Mount Aloysius College was recognized by ModernThink in both 2022 and 2023 as a Great College to Work For. The College is listed as an exceptional workplace based on its rankings in mission and pride and confidence in senior leadership, as well as shared governance. Only 46 four-year institutions nationally received the Great College to Work For designation in 2022 and 72 received recognition in 2023. The Mount is proud to be recognized for two consecutive years.

Mission and pride recognition is given to institutions where employees have a high understanding of the institution’s mission and how their jobs affect the mission, as well as pride in the institution and the willingness to recommend the institution to job seekers. Recognition for confidence in senior leadership is based on the expressed confidence of employees in the capabilities and credibility of the most senior members of the institution. Shared governance recognition is based on faculty responses on collaborative governance and decision-making.

The Great Colleges to Work For program assesses institutions based on the results of a survey sent to faculty and staff, as well as employment data and workplace policies and practices.

Mount Aloysius College announced that it is continuing with substantial enrollment growth compared to previous years. The College welcomed 410 new full-time undergraduate students in August 2022, up from 375 on the first day of classes the previous year. This 9% growth has resulted in the College’s largest incoming class in 10 years. The new student growth was accompanied by a six percent retention growth in returning students.

“Our strategic plan is called Growing Greater, and that is exactly what Mount Aloysius is doing,” College President John McKeegan said. “It is a particularly exciting time to be a Mountie, because we are in a unique position of expanding enrollment, at a time when national and regional trends reflect declines. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of our admissions team for facilitating this extraordinary enrollment growth.”

Angel Tree Donations Help

155 Local Individuals

The Angel Tree was conceived as a way for the Mount Aloysius community to give back to the surrounding region. The College receives names of individuals who need help over the Christmas season, with needs and likes placed on angels adorning a Christmas tree in the main hallway of the Main Building at the College.

“I think we’ve been so successful all these years because this is really a project that aligns with the College’s values,” said campus minister Alison McElheny. “We take pride in our Mercy heritage, and this is one way that we can bring our core values of Mercy, Justice, Hospitality, and Service authentically into the lives of others.”

Mount Aloysius Co-Hosts

The Mount Aloysius College Angel Tree project has been going strong

PA Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Saint Francis University, co-hosted an annual Career Expo. This job, internship, and graduate school fair was attended by over 75 employers on the state and local level.

The Expo, which was free and open to the public, featured employers in a wide variety of industries including healthcare, education, financial services, social services, and more. There were also

several schools in attendance, representing continuing education programs like master’s and professional certificates. Additionally, attendees could choose to pose for a professional headshot to add to their resume or portfolio. Afterwards, students had the opportunity to mingle with Mountie alumni to gain career advice and see how former Mounties navigated the professional world after their graduation.

Mount Honors Longtime Generosity of Local Reverend

A Message from Ms. Kary Milan

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Hello—and greetings from the Mount. Over the last six months since I started at the Mount, the days have been filled with excitement and energy, and I am thrilled to be a part of it.

The mission and vision of Mount Aloysius College perfectly align with my personal and professional values. It is a blessing to serve the College and students who live the values of the Sisters of Mercy.

Mount Aloysius College has honored Reverend Gerald L. Myers for his contributions to the College’s library. Since 2000, Rev. Myers has graciously donated over 19,000 titles, including books, audio-visual materials, journals, pamphlets, and artifacts on theology, religion, philosophy, and other related subjects.

Rev. Myer’s collection is shared across the country, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the College’s interlibrary loans. Pastors, clergy, and faculty from across the region visit the Mount to experience the massive collection in-person, and Mount Aloysius religious studies courses also use the materials for class.

Because of his generosity, the library’s ecumenical center will now be known as the Reverend Gerald L. Myers Ecumenical Center.

As a first-generation college student, I recognize the impact scholarships have upon a student’s life. I am the product of my parents’ sacrifices and the generosity of donors who funded my scholarships. I will forever be grateful to the donors who assisted me on my college path, and ultimately, gave me the foundation for my professional career. This is my professional WHY. My experience as a college student is WHY I believe I was called for a career in philanthropy. I want to give our Mount students the same scholarships and opportunities that I was afforded…and I know they will succeed once they have these resources.

I look forward to working with President John McKeegan, the Board of Trustees, and you, our alumni and friends, as we enhance opportunities for our current and future students.

I would love to hear your Mount story!

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at kmilan@mtaloy.edu.

SCAN THE QR CODE FOR A SHORT VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH KARY!

Programs of Historic Excellence

Two programs at Mount Aloysius College are celebrating milestones this year. The surgical technology program recently celebrated its 40th year and the radiography program is in its 25th year at the College.

“I think it’s a real testament to our students and faculty that the program has this longevity,” said Felicia Holliday, chair of the radiography program at Mount Aloysius. “I think our program has largely impacted healthcare in our area and even beyond.”

Both the surgical technology and radiography programs at Mount Aloysius require their students to participate in clinical rotations, where they work in the field in hospitals and clinics. This provides hands-on learning opportunities that aren’t possible in the classroom. Many who graduate from Mount Aloysius’ health science programs stay in the area.

“The hands-on experiences students get to learn in the lab setting prior to going to the clinical site is advantageous,” said Amanda Minor, surgical technology program director at the College. “Once our students get to the clinical site, they’re able to step right into the role of the surgical technologist and assist the surgeon on day one or two of their clinical experience.”

Healthcare is always changing thanks to emerging technology, and new healthcare workers need to be prepared to enter this ever-evolving field. Currently, there is a high demand for surgical technologists and Ms. Minor believes that this need will only grow as new technology, such as robotics, is introduced to the operating room.

“We have a much higher demand for our graduates with the operating room directors. They know that our students are well-trained

and prepared to go into the operating room because of the increased rigor and required knowledge needed to succeed in Mount Aloysius’ program.”

Mount Aloysius students in the surgical technology and medical imaging programs regularly achieved a 100% pass rate on their certification exams, far exceeding the national average. With Mount Aloysius alumni working in organizations such as Penn Highlands, UMPC, the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, the Cleaveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, they are using the skills learned at the College to serve those in their communities.

Even though the surgical technology and radiography programs have a long-standing history at Mount Aloysius, they are not planning to stop their innovation. Both intend to grow to not only address the developing trends of their fields, but also to meet the needs of their future patients.

Mount Aloysius Partners (Again!) with Penn Highlands Healthcare

Two programs now offered at the Mount’s DuBois campus

Mount Aloysius has once again partnered with Penn Highlands Healthcare, this time to enhance the pre-existing medical imaging program at Penn Highlands DuBois. This program will give radiography students up to $44,000 in educational funding and guarantees a job at one of nine Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities after graduation. Students will get hands-on medical imaging experience in a real hospital setting right in their community, and still receive the benefits of being a Mount Aloysius College student. Students in DuBois can also major in Surgical Technology.

AVery Gaelic Gathering!

For the second consecutive year, Mount Aloysius hosted an Irish-themed Gaelic Gathering. The event, hosted May 11, 2023, aimed to raise money to support student service trips and a newly formed study abroad opportunity to Ireland. 68 alumni, members of the Class of 2023, and community members attended, and were able to partake in Irish beverages from local establishments, Irish appetizers, yard games, axe throwing, and music by local band, Dead Irish Blues. The College hopes to once again host the event next year.

HALL OF Inaugural LASTING LEGACIES

HONORING OUR TOP MOUNTIE ATHLETES

In 2022, Mount Aloysius College announced that it would be creating an Athletic Hall of Fame intended to honor Mountie athletes who excelled on the field

and in their communities, who went above and beyond their duties as athletes. It aims to recognize individuals who are not just great athletes, but also great people. Nominees for the Hall of Fame have included athletes and coaches who have been recognized in their significant era (NJCAA, USCAA, or NCAA) as MVPs, All-Stars, or tournament champions.

The inaugural class, inducted at Alumni and Homecoming Weekend in October 2022, included seven recipients from a variety of sports and classes.

FAMERS

“We’ve always known that Mountie athletes are leaders – both in their sports and in their communities,” said Kevin Kime, athletic director at Mount Aloysius.

“We’re so happy to now fully honor their legacies properly in our new Athletic Hall of Fame. It’s a great way to celebrate the history of the athletics department while also shining a light on our future.”

The Mount Aloysius Athletics Hall of Fame is located in McLanahan Plaza on the second floor of the Athletic, Convocation, and Wellness Center (ACWC). To learn more about the Hall of Fame, or to nominate someone for a future inductee class, visit mountieathletics.com.

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 (L-R)

Matt Davis ’14 - Head Coach of the 2015 Men’s Soccer Team

Aaron Kovach ’13 - Baseball

Jalissa (Westover) Murphy ’14 - Softball

Joe DeAntonio - Women’s Basketball Coach -1983-1995

Ginger (Fanelli) Claar ’03 - Women’s Basketball

Brianna Baker ’08 - Women’s Basketball & Volleyball

Roman Mims ’08 - Men’s Basketball

INCOMING HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023

Brian Nolan ’11, ’12 - Baseball

Jill (McCoy) Parrilla ’06 - Women’s Volleyball

Stacey Porter ’89 - Men’s Basketball

Lindsy Sammarco ’14 - Women’s Basketball & Softball

1991-92 Women’s Basketball Team

Summer Camp for Future Healthcare Professionals

Local high school students benefit from hands-on experience.

More than 50 high school students from across PA came to Mount Aloysius College for the second annual Future Healthcare Leaders Camp in July. The camp offers a hands-on introduction to six different healthcare careers.

Over the two-day camp, students followed a patient’s medical case through the healthcare system as they work as a nurse, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technologist, surgical technologist, ultrasound technician, and biologist. The camp kicked off with a staged ATV accident, which included a staged first-responder interaction.

Campers were also able to attend a ‘Stop the Bleed’ training hosted by UPMC Altoona and UPMC Somerset, as well as a variety of activities centered around communication in healthcare sponsored by Southcentral PA AHEC.

The camp was sponsored by the UPMC Foundation and Southcentral PA AHEC. Students received a gift bag with various healthcare-related items, and everyone who completed the camp also received a scholarship from the College to put towards their Mount Aloysius education.

Athletics Recap

Mounties 2022-23 Season Full of Great Success on the Field and in the Classroom

The 2022-23 season saw another year of success for Mountie Athletics, both in competition and the classroom.

The Fall of ’22 saw each of our teams make it into the postseason. Men’s golf finished second in the AMCC, marking the best finish in program history. Women’s soccer and women’s volleyball also saw great success, with both winning at least one postseason game.

Men’s soccer continued their streak from last year, bringing home the second consecutive conference championship. The Mounties also held strong in the NCAA tournament, falling in penalty kicks to nationally ranked Ohio Northern.

Tevin Beadle was named the AMCC Offensive Player of the Year in men’s soccer and Molly Richards was named the Women’s Volleyball Newcomer of the Year, highlighting 15 Mountie athletes recognized on the all-conference teams.

In addition to the success in the fall, the athletic department also inducted the inaugural class of the Mountie Athletics Hall of Fame as part of Alumni & Homecoming Weekend. It was great to see our alums back, and we look forward to what this year’s induction ceremony will bring.

Winter saw the women’s basketball team return to the postseason, earning a spot in the AMCC tournament. Both men’s and women’s basketball also landed a player on the all-conference teams.

The spring season saw baseball, lacrosse, softball, and men’s tennis all finish in the conference top three and make the postseason. They added 20 more all-conference athletes, including five in lacrosse, a program record. Freshman Sarah Henninger garnered two major awards, earning Softball’s Newcomer of the Year and Player of the Year. Baseball’s Tyler Quade was recognized for the second year as an All-American, receiving fourth team recognition from ABCA/Rawlings. Quade also finished second nationally in batting average (.496).

2022-23 was capped off with four teams winning the Peak Performance award in their sport, with the highest GPA in the conference. Baseball, men’s golf, men’s soccer, and softball all earned that recognition. Mount Aloysius finished second in the overall standings of the institutional award.

Mount Aloysius’ Kayla Schaal ’23 Named AMCC Woman of the Year

2023 graduate Kayla Schaal has been named the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) Woman of the Year. Schaal, a member of the women’s soccer team, received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy with a minor in psychology. Woman of the Year is given to a female athlete who earns academic achievements, demonstrates athletic excellence, engages in community service, and exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities.

Schaal is also the founder and CEO of the Kids with Dreams Foundation Int. This organization collects and donates used sports equipment for underprivileged communities. Schaal organizes fundraising events to generate donations for other organizations, such as the YMCA, and regularly holds board meetings to encourage young members of the community to find their passion in sports regardless of their socioeconomic situation. In the past, she organized a Kids with Dreams basketball clinic with Paul Reed of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Schaal has been recognized for her academic, athletic, and community service excellence with a number of awards during her time at the Mount. She received the Mount Aloysius Women’s Soccer Coach Award in 2019, was named her team’s MVP in 2022, and was the 2023 Mount Aloysius College Female Scholar Athlete of the Year. The AMCC has also awarded Schaal by picking her to be a member of the AMCC All-Academic Team, naming her an AMCC Peak Performer, and granting her a spot on the 2022 AMCC Women’s Soccer All-Conference Third Team.

Commencement

“Always be Authentic to You”

Mount Aloysius College celebrated its 82nd commencement ceremony on May 13 in the College’s Athletic Convocation and Wellness Center. Over 175 graduates earned their associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees with the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and loved ones in attendance.

Dr. Leamor Kahanov, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Stockton University and Mount Aloysius College Trustee, spoke to students about always being their authentic selves during her commencement address.

Student speakers included Hannah Goonan of Manitowoc, WI (invocation); Wes Caton of Meyersdale, PA (welcome); Luke Priestly of Edlesborough, England (student commencement address); and Spencer McElheny of Cresson, PA (benediction).

Spring

2023

Becoming a Healthcare Leader

SPOTLIGHT

Campbell McCann ’24 expected to be a physical therapist assistant major, graduate with both her associate’s and bachelor’s degrees, and go on to work as a PTA after graduation. However, her future took a turn when, after a tough period of time, two of her professors told her that she had all the qualities of a true leader.

Campbell couldn’t see that in herself right away, but she had always been interested in the technical side of healthcare. The Leadership in Healthcare major was just getting started, and Campbell decided to see what it was like. She enrolled in classes, fell in love with her health law course, and she instantly knew that this is where she was meant to be.

“It was just something that I was always interested in, the technical side of healthcare with the business side, because there is always a business entity to healthcare.”

Campbell’s new major is a unique one: not quite healthcare, not quite business. Leadership in Healthcare does not have the hands-on training of nursing or medical imaging. At the same time, it also does not have the broad courses of study found in a business program, like business law or accounting. “There are some things that cross over but there’s more specialized classes to better understand that side of healthcare instead of just hands-on experiences,” Campbell says, and that’s part of the reason she likes it.

But she’s also excited about the possibilities for the future. “There are so many different routes you can take with it.” From healthcare administration, to government work, to working in the HR department at a hospital, Campbell says that she’s excited by the options open to her.

“I took two majors to help me gain specializations and expand my knowledge,” she says. “I have the potential to be the CEO of a hospital one day, and that’s something that’s now on the top of my bucket list!”

Campbell plans to continue her education, and says that she’s energized by being involved in such a growing field. “The Leadership in Healthcare program really allows for room to grow and to explore specific areas of interest. I think that’s really important for all of us to be able to do. It’s a developing area of study, and it’s becoming so important. It’s definitely interesting to see how hospital systems are integrating people with these degrees.”

I HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE THE CEO OF A HOSPITAL ONE DAY, AND THAT’S SOMETHING THAT’S NOW ON THE TOP OF MY BUCKET LIST!

Campbell McCann, a rising senior at the Mount, never could have imagined where her academic journey was going to take her.

The Drive to Succeed

Jackie Yoder ’07 has spent the past 15 years in Arizona, carving a path of success.

“After graduation, I packed my bags, hopped in my car, and headed west, leaving my hometown and telling my mom I’d return if things didn’t work out. Little did I know, this journey would shape the course of my life in ways I couldn’t have imagined.”

Jackie Yoder, a Pennsylvania native and a graduate of Mount Aloysius’ accounting program in 2007, now serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Wilde Wealth Management Group, a renowned financial advisory firm that Barron’s and Forbes consistently recognizes as one of Arizona’s top financial advisors, Jackie’s accomplishments speak for themselves.

However, Jackie’s path from Pennsylvania to Arizona wasn’t without its challenges. As the first person in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree, attending college was an entirely new experience for her. Initially, she started her college journey at another local institution, where she felt like just another face in the crowd. Unsatisfied with her impersonal college experience, Jackie took the leap and transferred to Mount Aloysius.

She credits the Mount with providing a welcoming campus environment and an incredibly supportive faculty. “Unlike my previous school, at Mount Aloysius, you could approach professors for guidance. The difference was remarkable.”

Having traveled over 2,100 miles away from home, Jackie began her professional journey as an accountant at Freeport-McMoRan, a global leader in molybdenum production, a major copper producer, and the operator of the world’s largest gold mine. After eight years, she decided to transition into financial advising, leveraging the strong foundation she had built through her education at Mount Aloysius. “Even though I ventured into financial advising, my education equipped me with valuable tools for running a business.”

Jackie spent two years as a financial advisor at Edward Jones before assuming her current role at Wilde Wealth Management.

While the core mission of Wilde Wealth is to provide financial stability to clients, the firm’s true impact transcends the boundaries of a typical 9-to-5 job.

Together with CEO Trevor Wilde, Jackie has fostered a culture of giving back. She oversees the Wilde for Arizona Community Outreach Program, the company’s charitable arm, which partners with a different nonprofit organization in Arizona every month. Recently, their efforts raised $5,000 and collected 500 toys for Toys-for-Tots.

Jackie shared her thoughts on LinkedIn, stating, “We are committed to serving as servant leaders and making positive impacts in the communities where we live and work.”

This commitment aligns closely with Mount Aloysius’ mission statement, emphasizing the need to respond to individual and community needs—an embodiment of a Mercy Education in action.

In 2022, Jackie was named to Phoenix Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. When Jackie embarked on her postgraduation journey in 2007, armed with an insatiable drive to succeed, a passion for helping others, and her education from Mount Aloysius, little did she know how far she would go—but she hasn’t looked back since.

UNLIKE MY PREVIOUS SCHOOL, AT MOUNT ALOYSIUS, YOU COULD APPROACH PROFESSORS FOR GUIDANCE. THE DIFFERENCE WAS REMARKABLE.

Donor Recognition

Mount Aloysius College thanks those who made financial contributions to the College between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. 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.

$50,000 + George I. Alden Trust

$25,000 - $49,999

Anonymous (1)

Paul & Maureen Calandra

The Calandra Family

Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation

Gregory & Mary Drew

Michael W. & Astride McLanahan

UPMC Altoona Foundation

$10,000 - $24,999

Blair Image Elements

Philip Devorris

Philip & Shealia Freeman

CH, COL, Robert Hochreiter, Ph. D.

Joseph Kiel

Kenneth M. Lansing *

John N. McKeegan, J.D. & Theresa McKeegan

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy Group

Dr. James Salony

Schwab Charitable

Sheetz, Inc.

U. S. Department of Justice

$5,000 - $9,999

George W. Acker

Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery, Inc.

Dean G. Damin

Dennis E. Doll

First National Bank of Pennsylvania

Dr. & Mrs. Ziad Khoury

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.

James Lyons

Dr. Renée Martin-Nagle J.D.,

LL.M., Ph.D. ’79

Jim & Therese McElwee

Reliance Bank

The Reschini Group

Rick & Sue Rose

Mary Lou Suckling *

UPMC Altoona

Bill Ward

John R. & Kathleen H. Welch

Wolf-Kuhn Foundation

Below $5,000

Anonymous (26)

1st Summit Bank

Ace Fix-it Hardware

Joseph & Elizabeth Adams

Jodie Albarano

Allegheny Envelopes

Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

Allegheny Mountains Chapter SCI

Allegro Restaurant

Jane T. Browning Allison ’82

Zach Amato

AmazonSmile Foundation

Kathleen D. Doyle Amish ’60

Michael P. Anderson ’06

Barbara J. Andrasko ’64

Joyce Friel Angelini ’63

Anna M. Anna ’95

Askew-Houser Funeral Home, Inc.

Andy Auker

Christine L. Avila-Smith ’89

Siham Azad

Margaret Glover Azzato ’72

Donna Reilly Bafundo ’64

Michael & Rebecca Baker

John Bandzuh

Nikolas Bango ’12

Patricia L. Miller Barger ’70

Josh E. Barnhart

Rosemary W. Stoffel Barry ’63

Daniel Bartlebaugh ’96

Joan Bartolotta

Jan L. Swisher Barzona ’75

Joyce M. Williams Bates ’68

Cynthia M. Topper Baughman ’76

Douglas Beeny

Marg Noel Beirlair ’44A ’46 *

Mary Anne C. McGuire Bender ’60

Benevity Community Impact Fund

Kelvin Benitez, ’98 ’23

Desiree N. Beppler

Brittney Best ’04

John Biesinger

Susan Cupps Bimle ’80

Jessica Birch ’10

Alison Bishop-Amato

Dr. Reginald J. Blaber

Florence M. McGough Blake ’51

Carol Ann Adams Bobetich ’79

Mary B. Webber Bocckino ’40A

Mildred M. Angert

Bodenschatz ’72

Margaret Krauszer Bohrer ’62

Ralston Boland

Ellen R. Risley Booker ’59

Ann M. Booterbaugh

Robert Booterbaugh

Elise B. Bourne Bourne-Busby

Ed. D. ’65

Chrystal D. Bulger Boute ’75

Una Demasi Braccia ’64

Marie M. McGowan Bradley ’67

James & Susan Brett

Christopher L. Brinkman ’13

Marjorie A. von Guerard

Brooks ’66

Victoria Giglio Brown ’65

Fred E. Buckreis ’77 & Rebecca

A. Caldwel Buckreis ’75

Daniel Bulger

Burchfield & Son Landscaping

Courtney Burgoon

Dr. James P. Burke

Julia M. Jandora Burke ’61A ’63

Carroll Duffy Burrows ’62

Mary I. Eichenlaub Burrows ’59

Mary Lou Himes Burton ’68

Grace Byler ’04

Patricia Byrns

Frank Calandra *

Michael F. Calandra

Maddison Caldwell ’21 ’23

James S. Caminiti ’72

Annmarie Campbell Piacesi

Sr. Eileen Campbell RSM

Shelley A. Campbell ’06 ’09

Campus Ministry / Students

Rebecca J. Lamar Canavan ’05

Linda A. Zedek Cannon ’89 ’15

Mary Jo Capozzoli

Eileen M. Ryan Cardamone ’65

Joan M. Petrunak Carpenter ’60

Patricia S. Smedo Carpenter ’80

Jalonda M. Carr ’93

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Cedar Hill Advisors, LLC

Celebrations & More Inc

Central Pennsylvania

Community Foundation

Charities Aid Foundation

America

Christina DelBaggio Charney ’72

Joan A. Culmo Chastanet ’60

Thomas Chernisky

William G. Chick ’75 & Kay

Chick

Anna Ciccarella ’15

John Clark

Joseph Clark

Sue E. Fogal Clark ’92

Sharon M. McCabe Clarke ’65

Classic Industries, Inc

Andrew D. Clouse

Clyde, Ferraro & Company

Teresa Wood Coffren ’65

Margaret M. Coho ’88 ’94 ’06

Michelle Cole ’14

Kathleen Corcoran Colombo ’62

Judy E. Colwell ’91

Community Foundation for the Alleghenies

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Connelly Foundation

Muriel Faughnan Connolly ’61

M. Helen Long Conry ’45A ’47

Constantine Commercial Construction, Inc.

Sean Cook

Anne Corneck ’61

Jeanette Miller Cornish ’72

Linda A. Nienstedt Corona ’68

Lucy M. Craig ’19

Kristyn M. Birch Croyle ’01 ’08

Denise Cuestas

Noah Cuestas

Kimberly Curtis ’92

Jason Cutri

Albert Daisley ’94 & Judith Daisley ’94

Sandra L. Daisley ’78

Damin Printing Company

Rene & Janet Damin

Brenda M. Mayers Danielson ’68

Sharon S. Dannaway ’95 ’97

Maureen L. Lamb DaPonte ’67

Carolyn A. Zappone D’Astolfo ’62

Anne Tatlow Davis ’61

Christopher D. DeAntonio ’11 ’12

Michael & Anne Debraggio

Julie L. Rice Decker ’07

Lugene T. Carmosino Delozier ’74

Susan D. Davis DeLuca ’66

Dorothy A. Clark Desch ’55A

Nancy Devorris

Dr. Juan F. & Cui P. Diaz

Diehl’s Seamless Gutter & Home Improvement

Jules B. Dill

Dinello Properties, LTD

Chris Dinnin

DJ’s Pizza

Gwendolyn B. DeRose Dobas ’63

Maynard Dodson

Elaine Domenick ’57

Alexis J. Dona ’18 ’20

Carolyn Donaldson

Carol Robinson Donner ’60

Chester F. Dovidio Jr. ’84

Mary J. Rush Dowling ’61

Joseph Doyle

Mary Ann Healey Doyle ’69

Virginia F. Healey Doyle ’56

Dr. Anthony T. Dragani

Ruth Ann Branthoover Dugan ’66

Joseph A. Dumm, Sr. ’72

Melissa Gondek Dunkle ’03

Diana M. Schembari Dunna ’67

The Hampton Durbin Family

Diane R. Roesch Dutchick ’64

Carol A. Eberhart

Gloria C. Tobin Eberhart ’50

Margaret Eberhart

Scott Eberhart

Theresa A. Eger ’98 ’06

Dr. J. Michael Engle

Eurospec Motorcars

Kalyn N. Blake Everett ’16 ’18

Ewing Marketing Inc

ExxonMobil Foundation

Caleb Eyster ’21

Marita M. Minnaugh Fagan ’53

Jeanine F. Sheehan Farabaugh ’12 ’16

Dr. John Farkas in memory of John Anthony Farkas Jr and Nancy S

Farkas

Claudia L. Faust

Richard & Martha Federowicz

Patricia L. Volk Ferrin ’85

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Sharon A. Ross Fiebel ’62

Michael Fiore

Rita M. Burke Fischer ’63

Jan Fisher

Jeffrey R. Fisher ’94 & Tonya M. Simendinger Fisher ’94

Katie A. Fisher ’12 ’13

Mary Jo Fitzsimmons

Richard Ford ’98 ’00

Regina B. Fornicola ’81

Luke A. Fragello ’12 ’14

Susan Crecco Fratello ’66

Barbara A. Banholzer Fraundorfer ’55

Mary M. Frey ’60A ’62

Summer G. Garland Friedlander ’73

Lynda A. Fulton ’80

Melissa M. Moerschbacher Fulton ’66

Galen E Dreibelbis Property

Dr. Paul J. Gallagher

Cecilia M. Stewart Gallucci ’67

Tyler Gannon ’21 ’23

Dawn Garber

Eva Garber

Cleona Garfield ’69

Claire Garvin

Donna M. Garzarelli

Rebecca L. Gay-Gregory ’07 ’08

Hanna Geissler

Chelsea Gelles

Carol Gensimore

Patricia L. Snyder Georgiana ’91 ’97

Joan M. Ronan Gervinski ’71

Anne Gibbs

Donna J. Gildea ’50

Patricia M. Gildea ’47

Patricia Wesner Gill ’65

Nancy Ann Marley Glass ’70

Claudia J. Zappone Golden ’69

Terry & Molly Goldstein

Heather Gongloff ’17

Sally Gordon ’09 & Robert H. Gordon III

Tonia Gordon

Robin Gore

Michael P. Goresh ’85

Kathleen Powers Gormish ’61A

Eleanor M. Martin Gormly ’68

Joseph Grappone

Frances M. Graupensperger ’50

Geoffrey Grier

Aleah Grove

Jason Grove

Andrew Gruse

Andrew Gurman

Jamie A. Koshak Gurnee ’11 ’12

Andrea D. O’Neal Gutmann ’09 ’11

Margarita Guzman Guzman De Vincenty ’56

Gwin, Dobson & Foreman, Inc.

T. Matthew Hackett ’82

Carol L. Dzielski Hallberg ’63

Deanna L. Hamilton

Lori J. Everhart Hamilton ’88

Mary Handel ’91

Richard & Beverly Hanley

JoAnn Thomas Harr ’65

John J. Harvey

Dr. David M. Haschak

Victoria Hatch ’62

Dan Hawbaker

Rita A. Priest Haynes ’71

John & Karen Heffernan

Lee Helbig

Gregory Hennigan

Henninger Dental

Mary Jane Henry ’62

Timothy V. Heptner ’86

Megan Herold

Cynthia L. Hershey ’00

Jerry Hess

Catherine A. Mohler Hickman ’65

Patricia Hillyard

Beatrice Criste Hines ’60A

Trudy Hinish ’13

Heather Hiott

Lee & Jane Hite

Susan M. Hoberney

Greg & Francine Hohenwarter

Dr. Leah Hollis Ed.D.

Barbara M. Young Holub ’66

Wilfred C. Hoover, Jr. ’95 ’07

Chelsi Gilbert Hosley ’17 & Kevin G. Hosley ’16 ’17

Justin M. Houseknecht ’18 & Dr. Emily Houseknecht

Vanessa K. Houser

Mary M. Lee Howell ’68

Kathleen P. Patrick Hoyne ’83 ’03 ’05

Patricia Hoyne

Horace J. Hubbard II ’89

Kaitlynn I. Staley Hughes ’17 ’18

Brennan P. Hurd

Wesley Hurd

Daniel J. Hutchinson ’14 & Amanda

J. Civiello Hutchinson ’14

Lisa B. Wolf Huya ’83

Timothy J. Illig ’76 & Connie Mayers Illig ’71

Independent Catholic Foundation

Pamella J. Peace Irwin ’69

Patrick & Kimberly Irwin

Sherrie L. Jackson

Gary Jeffries

Jeff’s Auto Glass

Kyunghee T. Kim Jin ’56

Joe Krentzman & Son, Inc

Johnson Grossnickle & Associates

Francese Johnson ’61

Johnsone & Henninger Dental Offices, LLP

Patricia A. Kukla Joseph ’55

Drs. Ryan Costanzo & Jessica JostCostanzo

Dr. Leamor Kahanov

Samantha Kane

Shawn D. Kaufman ’92 ’94 & Becky

L. Walker Kaufman ’94

Bonnie Kaup

Nancy Fulcher Keenan ’63

Mary F. Flynn Keller ’69

Theresa D. Daiuto Kelly ’58

Drs. David & Sheela Kerstetter

Laura A. Diffenderfer Ketchakeu ’91

Russell Kiel ’72 & Susan Sweeney

Kiel ’72

Kim Springer Insurance Agency, Inc

Hannah Kimmel

Patricia A. McCaffrey King ’48A ’50

Claire A. Kirsch ’18 ’21

Kathleen L. Kirsch ’79

Richard B. Klapper ’09 ’14

Sean M. Klapper ’16

Sarah G. Klawinski

Carol S. Bahr Kleemeyer ’62

Jane P. Perkins Kolb ’64

Kongsberg Protech Systems USA

Celeste N. Kopnicky

WHY I GIVE

“Mount Aloysius College is a treasure to the Cresson area and to this region overall. The College’s long track record of excellence in education is evidenced by the success of its graduates. As longtime residents of the Cresson community, it is my family’s responsibility and, frankly, desire to support the College’s ongoing mission.”

Philip Freeman MAC Trustee

David Koptcho

Dr. Russell P. Miller & Lori A. Kosicki-Miller ’90

Kranich’s Inc.

Sybil Hanna Krent ’54A ’55

Denise M. Krivokuca

Ryan P. Kucera ’17

Rose Marie K. Erzal Kuchera ’57

Stacia J. Kuzio ’97

Kimberly A. Vozsnyak Labelle ’18

Eve Laidacker

Sheila Laing ’56

Genevieve A. Disdier Lalle ’68

Simon Lampard

Mercedes L. Wachter Langer ’18

Brittany Lantz ’16

Mackenzie Lasinski

Mark Latterner

Carmen Lauro

Kara Lautenbacher

Virginia A. Beck Lavella ’66

Linda A. Leahey ’16

Lizbeth F. Lear Lear ’69

John Leary

Donna Ledwin

Aloysius Lee Chun Yin ’22

Legacy Land Company

Maureen S. Seyford Leser ’70

Todd Lewis, IV

Elizabeth Lindner ’67

Madeline M. Eberenz Lindsay ’59

Ruth Wyland Link ’85

Brian Littlehale

Chris Love

Dr. Christopher M. Lovett

Sylvia Manili Luber ’61

Jaylyn B. Luciano ’19

Margaret Lykens

M & T Bank

M & T Charitable Foundation

Norma A. Mahoney ’64

Carmen C. Makokele ’02

Sally Malloy ’75

Jean Hald Mammone ’65

Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley

James Marchesani

John Mastrabdea

Robert S. Matia ’89

Meredith Mauk

Michele Maurer ’71

Diane M. Seymore Mazur ’87

Dr. Bonnie M. Mazurak-Riga ’81

Catherine McCloskey ’66

Tori L. McCloskey ’19

Loretta M. Putz McCree ’65

Reba McDermit

McDonald’s - JPN Management

Nancy McDougall

Gerry G. McElheny ’20 & Alison G. McElheny ’19

Jean A. Hanlon McElheny ’85

Spencer E. McElheny ’23

Barbara L. McGuinness ’74

Aaron M. McGuire ’17 ’18

Beverly McGuire ’71

Carol McIlhenny

John McIntyre

Neil McKenrick

Judith Topper McKim ’64

Carol A. Gimbel McLarney ’68

William McNelis

Diane K. Dagnall McSpedon ’63

Valen Meadows

Mervac Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

MetLife Foundation

Joan A. Wilkins Meyers ’63

Ann Schultz Michrina

MidwayUSA Foundation

Mihalko’s General Contracting

Mike’s Sammy’s Appliance Service Inc.

Bradley M. Mikitko ’12 ’14

Joshua Milan

Kary Milan

Mile Level Physical Therapy

Cindy J. Miller ’89 ’96

Kathleen D. Doyle Miller ’66

John W. Mills

Mary Alice Mills ’62

Christopher D. Mingyar

Amanda S. Minor

Charlene K. Minor ’10 ’16

Modern Imprint LLC

Colleen E. Creany Mojock ’61A

Nancy Montanye ’75

Sheila A. Moore-McSpedon ’69

Michael J. Morgan ’03

Shannon Morris

Anne M. Baker Morrissey ’64

Monica Wenderoth Morton ’69

Karla Moschella

Angela Mueller ’65

Kathryn Froehlich Mulvaney, ’54

Emily Mundell

Barbara J. Gould Murphy ’77

Nancy A. Mutch MSN ’76

Mutual of America Foundation

Ed Mutusiak

Justine Nagy

Napa Auto Parts

National Financial Services, LLC

Carla J. Nelen

Clayton Nelen

Barbara A. Nibert ’96

Stacy L. Klinehans Noel ’91 ’96

Barbara Novotny ’66

Lori Noye

The NRA Foundation, Inc.

Joe & Sandy Nypaver

Maureen O’Brien ’50

Dr. Penny M. O’Connor

Old Canal Inn

Ruth E. Olszewski ’00

Corinne Ondecko

Antoinette F. O’Neill ’59

Joseph H. Orr, III

PAA Foundation

Christine Bradley Pagan ’85

Patricia A. Putz Patnaude ’69

Dolores Bertuzzi Patterson ’48

Kathleen H. Segata Pavlovcak ’64

Rebecca R. Roberts Pendell ’71

PennCrest Bank

Back Creek Inn

Matilda E. Miller Perry ’57A

Carol A. Ballirano Pesci ’66

Mary C. Peters ’77

Taylor Peters

Molly B. Anderson Peterson ’69

Barbara C. Petney ’76

Kelsey Petrusic

Phoenix, Inc

Mary Jo Piccolo ’81

Darlene Pileski ’04 ’06

Wilma Plummer ’92

Patricia L. Cadili Polca ’73

Patricia Matey Posen ’62

Margaret Boham Pouleson ’59

Jessica Quigley ’13

Martin Radovanic

Mary Randolph

Jack Ray

Heather Renninger

Lillian J. Repko ’72

Carol A. Young Resko ’62

April Ressler

Montgomery Richards

Richland Services LLC

Carol P. Kertes Riggleman ’94

J. Robert Rightnour, Jr.

Janice Riley ’63

Emilea N. Rippin

Kathleen Bittel Risden ’69

Alison Ritchey

Roaring Spring Paper Products

Robert I. Glimcher Fam Foundation

Duane A. Roberts ’88

Joseph Roberts ’72

Ronald P. Robertson ’71

Robin Rodgers ’89

Diane L. Rohlf ’88

Maryanne McGurk Roman ’66

Brianne Roos

Rosebud Mining Company

Katherine Kraft Rosenthal ’63

Alane Zigarovich Rossetti ’69

Lynn Roth ’83

Sarah A. Frantz Roumanis ’73

Natalie D. Rovansek ’01

Angela Rowe

Thomas L. Royal ’08

Mary Rubino ’66

Lisa A. Radasky Russic ’91 ’94

Dr. Sara A. Rutledge

Sage Dining Services Inc

Rosalie Fauls Salko ’50

Kim D. Salony

Mark Salony ’73

Keri Salyards

Barbara Savino ’84 * & Lawrence Savino

Margaret A. Feighery Scheiner ’61

Christina M. Gagan Schilling ’03 ’08 & Gregory P. Schilling Jr. ’18 ’21

James E. & Barbara A. Schoenfelder

Richard A. Scholton

Madison Schoop

Mary C. Criste Seip ’68

Amy Seltzer

Carol A. Philbin Senff ’69

Mary T. Golish Seth ’74

Sister Eric Marie Setlock, RSM

Sharon Shane

Michael J. Shank ’79

Soha Shanoudy

Edward J. & Julie Sheehan Jr.

Tina Sheetz

Lorene S. Shelow ’06

Dr. Michael D. Shipman

Beth Shoff

Jacqueline S. Brown Showalter ’96 ’07

Will & Pat Showalter

Ramona F. Mastalski Shrift ’81

Florence Shuss

Eileen M. McCormick Sickinger ’55

Sickler Tarpey and Associates

Theodora Silva ’74

Simply Business LLC

WHY I GIVE

“We love to talk about our students’ stories, and I am one of those stories. My Mount Aloysius education instilled the knowledge and values that guided me not only in my career, but also in so many aspects of personal development. Giving back provides me the opportunity to help students receive that same kind of life enriching experience that I enjoyed and still appreciate.”

Kathleen P. Hoyne ’83, ’03, ’05

MAC General Education Assessment Coordinator, Health Sciences Clinical Coordinator

Genevieve Singel

Cheryl A. Skelly ’07 ’09

Karen A. Staub Skrainy ’71

Joyce A. Sinkovitz Slade ’84

Rose Ann Slis ’96

Slovenian Savings & Loan Association

Beverly A. Smith Smith ’59

Brian K. Smith

Brian M. Smith ’94

Douglas Zachary Smith

Joy Smith

Kristi Smith

Susan P. Popp Smith ’61

Theresa M. Parks Smith ’69

Diane L. Denham Smyth ’63

Donald E. & Doris Snyder

Dr. Patrick M. Socoski

Margaret M. Shevchik Soles ’64

Tilda T. Wright Sorensen ’75

Southcentral PA AHEC

Leah S. Spangler

Judith Price Spencer ’66

Randy P. Stager

Bernard Stapelfeld

Jaimie Steel-Radovanic

Sean M. Steffy ’12 ’14

Robert Stere

Glenn Stevick

Michelle N. Koch Stewart ’73

Karen A. Anderson Stickler ’59

Kathleen C. Beisweinger Stine ’74

Christa M. Stipanovich

Eileen Devine Stites ’64

Kathleen Stock ’72

Diane L. Weaver Stoehr ’82

Gerald Stofko

Rebecca J. Stolarski ’91

Matthew J. Stoyanoff CPA ’09 ’12 & Denice M. Gordon

Stoyanoff ’15

Alicia R. Strittmatter ’13 ’16

Marianne M. Masterson Stryker ’69

Matthew & Tiffany Stuckey

Darla S. Studt ’72

Zoe Swank

Donna J. Krawick Taddy ’69

Sumiko A. Kawamura Takase ’60

Tina M. Tanzi

Team Motor Sales, Inc.

Rita Tederous ’71

The Brick on Front

The EADS Group

Rev. & Alan E. Thomas

Christine Grohal Thomas ’85

Barbara J. Zabreski Thorpe ’68

Brenda L. Gottselig Timko ’60

Marianne Topka ’88 & John Topka

Darin Tornatore

Margaret Metzger Towers ’67

Sonya Trausi ’93

Fr. Justin P. Treon ’15 ’17

Leorosie N. Trexler ’19

Tyler J. Trimbath ’08

Lorraine Lindner Tubo

Patricia Reinhardt Udzielak ’60

Danielle M. Vandenbergh ’21

Rachel Vandenbergh

Vanguard Charitable

Jennifer Vargo ’98

John Ventura

Timothy Vescovi

Anne M. Volk

Carol Wagner

Samuel J. & Rachel E. Volpe

Wagner ’14

Carolyn Kroeger Waldron ’63

Clare Waller

Lynn Walwro ’14

Ward Family Foundation

Ward Transport and Logistics

William & Judith Ward

Kimberly Washington

Watch Me Grow

Jacqueline M. DeCecco Watkins ’69

Patricia M. Mutch Watson RN ’71

Allen Weakland

Lisa L. Riner Weakland ’94

Kathleen E. O’Kane Wellenbrink ’69

Judith Lynch Welu ’59

Clyde Weyandt Jr. ’05 ’19 & Jenna Shuck Weyandt ’07

Tyler Weyant

Joanne Weygand ’68

Janet L. Lapenna White ’73

Mary M. Reilly White ’48

Steven A. Widmann ’11

Morgan Williams

Lexus Wilt ’22

William Winston

Enoch Wiredu

Donald Wirick ’75

Michelle M. Zdancewicz Wood ’74

Ann Wujcik ’72

Wu’s New China Restaurant

Mark Wyrwas

Mikayla Wyrwas

Jacob M. Yale

Dr. Midori Yamanouchi

Fr. Kevin A. Yarnell

Sandra Grady Yates ’63

YourCause

Mary Frances Senita Zadzilko ’66

Elaine C. Gavlak Zajac ’70

Sharon Kendra Zavalanski ’87 & Michael D. Zavalanski ’87

Ashley Zendek ’06

Mary L. Hench Zindler ’68

Loretta Engbert Zock ’89

Sharon L. Zoskey ’71 ’84

*Denotes Deceased

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