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WINTER 2008-09
WINTER 2008-09
At the marriage of Katarzyna Dubowy ‘02/’05M and Joseph Bauer ’02 on June 23, 2007 in Reading, many Millersville alumni were there to celebrate! Pictured left to right in the first row: Gwen (Prawdzik) Marinaro ’02, bride Katarzyna (Dubowy) Bauer ‘02/’05M, and groom Joseph Bauer ’02. Left to right in the second row: Kristi (Klunk) Althouse ‘02/’06M, Taylor Evans ’02, Jen (Hartman) Bergen ’02, Erica (Sillaman) Bower ’02, Jeff Gatano ’02, Andy Verbovsky ’02, Greg Minninger ’02, and Ted Marinaro ’02. Left to right in the third row: Erica Andregic ’02, Jackie Kitzhoffer ’02, John Phillips ’02 and Adam Bower ’02.
and Learning Center as the center director. Leilanda Rowland ‘04, Harrisburg, earned her master’s degree in higher education administration and organizational management from Drexel University. She joined Penn State Harrisburg as the student affairs coordinator in February. Melissa Burt ‘05, Fort Collins, Colo., earned her master’s degree in atmospheric science at Colorado State University. She is the diversity and higher education manager at the university’s Center for Multi-Scale Modeling of Atmospheric Processes. John Schreck ‘05, Lancaster, serves as Lancaster Coalition for Peace and Justice’s administrator and public spokesman. Christina Wright ‘05, Upper Darby, earned her master’s degree in higher education administration from Drexel University. Shayna Buchmoyer ‘06, East Petersburg, joined Warwick High School as a long-term special education teacher.
Linda Do ‘06, Harrisburg, works as a television production coordinator for WITF Public Media Center. Michael Hammel ‘06, Quarryville, serves as a social studies teacher and junior high school head football coach at Solanco School District. Scott Muenz ‘06, York, joined Columbia High School as a high school music teacher and band director. Tracy (Palmore) Scipioni ‘06, Richland, is contracted as a learning support teacher for Denver Elementary School in Cocalico School District. Samirah Billips ‘07, Philadelphia, began her master’s program in public health at Drexel University in August. She received the Carl R. Greene Achievement Scholarship from the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Danielle Floyd ‘07, Lancaster, joined White Good & Co. as a public relations account coordinator. James Knox ‘07, Harrisburg, completed United States Navy basic training in Great Lakes, Ill.
Kelsey Martin ‘07, Lancaster, teaches life skills at Providence Elementary School. Michael C. Sickmeier ‘07, Akron, was hired as a merchant card services sales officer at Fulton Financial Corp. Amanda Swift ‘07, Holtwood, is the new 7th grade L.E.A.D. teacher at Swift Middle School at Solanco School District. Terri Boyer ‘08, New Providence, joined Solanco School District as a learning support teacher at the high school. Emily Bryan ‘08, Dushore, joined Line Mountain Junior/Senior High School in Herndon teaching 8th grade math. Seth A. Clevenstine ‘08, Lancaster, joined the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Services division of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a satellite controller. Jason Ganz ‘08, Lancaster, was named editor of the Donegal Ledger, where he completed his internship while at Millersville University. Jennifer Irmen ‘08, Quarryville, joined Solanco School District as a
Spanish teacher at the high school. Nadine Owsiany ‘08, Brookhaven, joined National Marine Fisheries Services through NOAA, where she helps to manage Alaskan fisheries by collecting biological and numerical data. Christina Provenzano ‘08, Millersville, serves as director of corporate sales at Market Street Sports Group. Sherri Young ‘08M, Lancaster, joined Barton Associates Inc., a York-based consulting engineering firm, as its marketing director.
Marriages John “Shaggy” Shantz ‘92 and Kerri Leh, 5/24/08. Laura Oberholtzer ‘95 and Troy Ziemba, 6/14/08. *Dawn Leonard ‘97 and Tony Deering, 7/11/08. Karen E. Komsisky ‘98 and Mark J. Wolowick, 10/12/07. Beth Myxter ‘99 and Thomas Lyon, 7/29/08. Cory M. Grove ‘00 and Heather (Rodriguez) ‘00, 10/4/08. Courtney L. Hamme ‘00 and Matthew T. Henry, 2/29/08. Matthew Miller ‘00 and Elizabeth Hewlett, 12/15/07.
Jessi Wolford ’03 married Matthew Nocella on August 1, 2008, in Wrightsville, Pa. Alumni in attendance were (left to right): Randi Stern ’04, Cameron Martin ’04, Amory (Bennett) Mumbauer ’06; Dan Hollinger ’03, the bride Jessi (Wolford) Nocella ’03, groom Matthew Nocella, Jen Knepper ’03, Abel Silveira ’08, Tiffany Ritter ’03, Melissa (Clark) Laird. Not pictured is Danielle Beard ’05M.
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Keith Reiner ’98 and Jennifer Gronwaldt ’98 were married June 21, 2008, at Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster. Pictured are (left to right, back to front): Alexa & Justin Sparklin, Maureen (Gallagher) Otis ‘98, John “Chip” Adams, Theresa (Rothan) ‘00 & Tom Adams ‘01, Alexis Smoluk ‘99, Bill Sparklin ‘00, Coreen McCafferty ‘02, Craig & Megan Youtz ‘03, Chris & Missy Read, Katie O’Reilly, Chris ‘97 & Jonna Brixius, Colleen McCafferty ‘02, Kevin Kirchoff, Jenny Cleary, Jen Harding ‘01, Jason Bendle ‘99, newlyweds Keith ‘98 & Jen ‘98 Reiner, and Chris & Jen (& baby Colin) Merritt.
Christopher J. Powell ‘00 and Stephanie S. Krouse, 8/17/07. Leslie D. Stanton ‘00 and Robert C. Wireback, 1/12/08. Melissa S. Palm ‘01 and Scott R. Thomas, 10/8/05. Catherine Gardner ‘02 and Ryan Stillman, 10/6/07. David Heckman ‘02 and Katrina Safko, 6/21/08. Michelle L. Horn ‘02 and Shawn S. Siegrist, 5/10/08. Jeremy M. Rogers ‘02 and Ashley A. Barker, 6/30/08. Meghan Venella ‘02 and William J. Helzlsouer, 5/8/08. Dan Carre ‘03 and Danielle Paul ‘04, 6/15/08. Matthew Fite ‘03 and Holly Sensinger ‘04, 6/7/08. Amy Hayja ‘03 and Jeremy Tysiachney, 5/28/08. Lauren J. Klein ‘03 and Anthony M. Jannotta ‘05, 10/11/08. Brendan Moran ‘03 and Elizabeth Kenney ‘04, 6/7/08. Jyoti Sydnor ‘03 and Wesley Woody, 8/23/08. Abbie Wise ‘03 and Joe Burton, 6/21/08.
Ellen Fallone ‘04 and Preston Harsh, 5/17/08. Joseph D. Keller ‘04 and Alicia N. Lang, 6/28/08. Jennifer L. Aquiline ‘05 and Ryan C. Smith, 6/7/08. Melissa Baldwin ‘05 and Jeffrey Welsh ‘05, 5/3/08. Robert DiCicco ‘05 and Michele Hartman, 6/28/08. Matthew Gauzzo ‘05 and Elisabeth Kiefer ‘05, 8/2/08. Melissa Pizzo ‘05, ‘07M and William Reinhart Jr., 10/25/08. Trisha Romanishan ‘05, ‘08M and Christian Loch, 8/9/08. Michelle Smallacombe ‘05 and Michael Moynihan, 7/4/08. Adam B. Worrell ‘05 and Karen L. Hozza ‘06, 6/14/08. Bradley Godshall ‘06 and Nicole Klucsarits ‘06, 5/31/08. Darrah Grubb ‘06 and Gregory Gingrich, 7/4/08. Jana M. Kale ‘06 and Charles M. Rostron Jr. ‘06, 6/28/08. Amanda Kolb ‘06 and Brandon Leslie ‘06, 6/9/07. Ashley McCauley ‘06 and Michael Redcay, 5/3/08.
According to Erick Macek ’02, he has “been playing instruments since I was in diapers.” But over time, his attention turned toward sports. However, Macek’s love of music resurfaced when he met his freshman-year roommate and picked up a guitar for the first time. There was no looking back. As a Millersville student, Macek took the stage at the Club d’Ville on many occasions, including opening for campus bands such as the Fat Handsome. “I was good at plastering my face [on posters] around campus,” Macek says with a laugh. Since graduating, Macek has put down roots in southern California, recorded two albums, and been honored with the Los Angeles Music Award (LAMA) for Best Male Pop Vocalist of 2007 – joining the ranks of current pop icons such as the Black Eyed Peas and No Doubt. Macek’s award win was based on his live performances around the Los Angeles area, as well as his album “Living Dream,” which was recorded in Lancaster. Macek compares the LAMAs to the Grammys for independent artists, giving them the opportunity to walk the red carpet and be
photo credit: L auren Hillary
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broadcast on Internet-based TV. Surprised at his win, Macek says, “I just wanted to fit in. I was just thinking, ‘I hope that’s me some day.’” Even though he’s won a LAMA and performed at a variety of music venues, including the Sundance Film Festival and MusikFest (held in his native Bethlehem, Pa.), Macek works as a graphic artist for a racing tradeshow magazine, and performs on nights and weekends. That involves logging a lot of air miles, traveling back and forth between the coasts. “The music is nonstop,” he says. “I haven’t taken a vacation.” Macek released his second album, “Just Right,” offering more of his pop/folk/ blues mix that has been compared with mainstream musicians like John Mayer. Not bad for a guy in his late 20s who once rocked the accordion.
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