Class Notes

Linda M. Romanowski '75 recently became a prime contributor of The City Key online magazine, with five submissions published since 2018. Her recent writings “Christian Street Caruso” and “The Election that Changed the World” were published this winter. “The Charge of the Night Brigade” was also published on the magazine’s Facebook page. “Christian Street Caruso” was also published on the Mario Lanza Institute website in January. Since 2017, Romanowski has served as a CNF submission reviewer for Rosemont's Rathalla magazine. In 2020, she became a poetry submission reviewer for Philadelphia Stories and participated as a reviewer for the Sandy Crimmins National Poetry Prize.

Barbara Amar McGoldrick ’77 recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Silver Spoon, her store based in Bronxville, NY, that sells baby and children’s clothing. Nicole Schanne Maloney ’92 has recently published the eighth installment of her nostalgic children's book series The Peppermints.

The Peppermints: Country Mouse, Suburban Mouse continues to explore this one-of-a kind family. Taking place in the 1950s, The Peppermints is a heartfelt remembrance of the past. Visit www.thepeppermints.org for all things Minty!

In addition to her work as an author, Maloney is a Literacy Specialist who works at the AIM Institute for Learning & Research in Conshohocken, PA. She is also an instructional developer, coach, and trainer, and facilitates educators worldwide in the Science of Reading and implementing of evidence-based strategies into the classroom.

Lisa Maria Tartaglia Carlin ’96 has been selected as a 2020 Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, an organization for professionals specializing in hospice and palliative medicine based in Chicago, IL. Carlin has been named a Fellow based on her demonstrating significant commitment to the field of hospice and palliative medicine. An online video presentation can be viewed by clicking here. Dr. Beatrice Ann Cary Majka ’00 completed her Doctorate of Business Administration at Drexel University in December 2020, summa cum laude, with a concentration on Virtual Reality and training to develop employees. She holds her bachelor’s in Management from Rosemont College, and an MBA in International Management from the University of Phoenix. Dr. Majka has been employed at GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceuticals in Human Resources as a Global Learning Advisor for 19 years and has been an adjunct faculty member at Rosemont in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies for more than 15 years.

Lori Klement, CCS ’04 recently passed the exam for Certified Customs Specialist certification. As an Operations Specialist - Trade Compliance at Lutron Electronics Company in Coopersburg, PA, Klement works in the Trade Compliance department and has a primary focus is U.S. Customs import audit, valuation, and broker management. She spends most of her free time with eight-year-old son Mason and husband Mike at the ice rink five days per week. (Mason plays for two hockey teams - the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Youth Mite Minors and Parkland Youth teams). “I am very excited for my son to receive his Reconciliation and First Holy Communion sacraments this year from St. Joseph the Worker Catholic School,” Lori said.

Don Yost '05 SGPS has signed a book contract with Covenant Publishing for publication of his second book Henry: A Sequel to Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage. The book casts light on the impact of the Vietnam War on the young soldiers who throughout history have been its casualties. Since the war, many studies have been conducted on post-traumatic stress disorder, which is now recognized as one of the most prevalent results of combat experience.

Jeffy Mathew '13 is starting a Fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in New York for pulmonary and critical care in June 2021. He will be working in the ICU with COVID-19 patients.

Sarah Hussain '14 will be starting her Fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Travis Staples '15 is employed as the chief operating officer at ESC Marketing Group, a digital marketing agency based in Philadelphia, PA, that specializes in growing businesses by increasing their digital presence.

James Hughes '17 is a clinical data manager at Merck.

Kyah Hawkins '18 has received a fully funded Fellowship to attend Temple University in the Master’s of Public History program. After commencement, Kyah served as the National History Day Philly Education Fellow 2020 at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and is currently working as an Archives Assistant at Drexel University College of Medicine Legacy Center Archives & Special Collections. Asia Lewis '18 has received The CALI Excellence for the Future Award by Widener Law School. The award is given to the highest-scoring student in each law school class at many law schools. Asia is being honored for her work in the Trial Methods course.

Christopher Cortes '19 is a sales representative for Epocrates at AthenaHealth Inc.

Benjamin Koszelak '19 is a field chemist at Tradebe Environmental Services in Dunellen, NJ.

Challenge Accepted

2020 Grads are Moving Ahead Despite the Pandemic

The final months of our Class of 2020’s college journey was anything but ordinary. Students adapted to online instruction, parted with friends, and packed up their belongings, uncertain when, or if, they’d return. But as graduation neared, they learned to thrive in the new environment, acing coursework and building an active virtual community with peers.

While students quickly adjusted to this so-called “new normal,” launching a career in the midst of a pandemic remained uncharted territory. The circumstances were daunting: In April 2020, the unemployment rate hit 14.7 percent – the highest since the Great Depression. In a time when more jobs were dissolved than created, many felt nervous about their prospects.

Our grads’ response to the adversity: Challenge accepted. Despite the odds, many members of Rosemont’s Class of 2020 successfully landed jobs or are furthering their education during the pandemic. Cheers to the beginning of your careers, Ravens!

According to Travis Marshall, Director, Office of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success, 93% of the Class of 2020 had a self-reported post graduate destination of full-time employment, full-time graduate school, or service program (including military), despite the pandemic.

Kinga Robuta '20 has been accepted into the ACE Nursing Program at Drexel University. Mary Grace Murray ’20 has been accepted in the MD/PhD program at Loyola University (Chicago) School of Medicine. She was one of two students accepted in this program this year.

Yemurai Mberi '20 is an associate scientist at Eurofins Laboratories in Lancaster, PA.

Ameer Payton '20 is a medical technologist at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Mount Holly, NJ.

Moriah Kirk '20

Veterinary Technician Assistant at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic. Kahleel Henry ’20 is employed at Kavo Kerr, a dental equipment manufacturer group based in Brea, CA, as a Helpdesk IT Specialist.

Denine Semcheski '20 has been accepted into the Accelerated Nursing Program at Jefferson University in Philadelphia and will begin in May 2021.

David Kleiner '20 is a medical lab technician at BioReference Laboratories in Elmwood Park, NJ, and is conducting COVID-19 testing.

Daniella Jordan '20 is an Analyst at Goldman Sachs.

In the last year, the Office of Alumni Relations has organized, or assisted in the planning of, approximately 50 virtual events that have brought hundreds of Rosemont alumni, from the Classes of the 1950s through the Class of 2020, together during the pandemic. The events have included reunions, gatherings with President Boyers and College administration, lectures, book clubs, movie clubs, spiritual retreats, trivia and game nights, bingo nights, happy hours, and more.

Madrid, Spain Dublin, Ireland Hong Kong, China Ikoyi, Nigeria Kirchzarten, Germany

Tune in to the latest POWER of small podcast for the latest conversations with individuals who impact the College every day. From the return to spring sports to alumni authors, episodes explore education and academia, religion and faith, healthcare, and social issues.

Alumni Events

Tuesday, April 13 Founders’ Week Happy Hour & Lecture 7 p.m. ET on Zoom

Registration Opening Soon, for questions about this event please email joe.darrah@rosemont.edu Wednesday, April 14 Phillies Game Watch & Trivia 7 p.m. ET on Zoom

Registration Opening Soon, for questions about this event please email joe.darrah@rosemont.edu Thursday, April 15 Founders’ Week Bingo & Happy Hour 7 p.m. ET on Zoom

Registration Opening Soon, for questions about this event please email joe.darrah@rosemont.edu Ongoing Book Club & Movie Club

If you are interested in joining the Book Club and/or Movie Club, please email Joe Darrah '11, Director of Alumni Relations