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Immaculée Ilibagiza

New Horizons Speakers Series Immaculée Ilibagiza, survivor of and author of Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust October 17, 8 p.m., Robert S. Carey Performing Arts Center

The Quilts of Theresa Kristof Prah Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery Through November 1, mccarlgallery.org

The Saint Vincent Gallery Brother Cosmas Wolf, O.S.B., Monk, Architect, Sculptor, Designer November 1, 2013—February 28, 2014 gallery.stvincent.edu

Concert Series The Parker Quartet November 2, 8 p.m., concertseries.stvincent.edu

Annual Founders’ Day Address by Abbot Primate Notker Wolf, O.S.B. Honors Convocation and Vespers 4 p.m. Thursday, November 14 Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica

Concert Series Eugenia Zukerman, flute November 23, 8 p.m., concertseries.stvincent.edu

Commencement Hedda Sharapan, The Fred Rogers Company December 14

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Auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers

hen Armando Fortunato graduated in 2012 with a degree in accounting and a Spanish minor, he left behind a lasting impression at Saint Vincent College. During his college career, he had been named to the 2011 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, while being one of the leaders on the football team that earned a bid to the ECAC Southwest Bowl in 2011. Nearly a year and a half later, he has added a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Pittsburgh to his resume and is employed by the prestigious accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers as an external auditor. He credits his professors with “overpreparing him” for the various challenges he encountered while in graduate school, in the workplace and during the preparation for his CPA Examination. He will finish his fourth and final exam before Thanksgiving, and hopes to call himself a certified public accountant before Christmas. “At Saint Vincent, saying that ‘the teachers want you to succeed’ is not just an empty phrase,” he said. “The professors of the McKenna School really drive you and take a personal interest in making sure that you don’t just memorize topics, but truly learn and understand the ‘why’ behind each subject.” The Brockway native stays in contact with many of his former classmates and professors and is impressed that the close-knit community he enjoyed as a student doesn’t end after graduation. “The alumni network is incredible. Every Saint Vincent accounting alumnus I have come across is dedicated to helping students succeed,” he said. “And professors like Dr. (Gary) Quinlivan and Dr. (Robert) DePasquale still stay in touch with me to make sure I’m doing well.” Part of that can be traced to the impression he made during his time at Saint Vincent. “He was a motivated, intelligent and hardworking student with a wonderful personality,” said Dr. Quinlivan, dean of the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics, and Government. “I count myself as fortunate to have had Armando as a student and to be his dean.” Quinlivan, who watches many of the school’s home football games with his wife, saw Fortunato finish his athletic career with a first-team All Conference selection to go along with the second most tackles in modern school history (212) and 10.5 sacks. Fortunato acknowledged that he may well have laid the foundation for a lasting connection between Saint Vincent and his family. His younger brother Fabio, who was convinced to attend the school by visiting campus to watch Armando during Bearcat football games, is now a sophomore studying political science and a member of the PAC-winning men’s basketball team. “We also have a couple of younger cousins who will choose their college in a few years. Who knows, maybe we can team up to convince them to come here too!” —Simon Stuchlik

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President’s 4 Message More Features 13

5 Herb Boyer Returns

Sebastian’s Garden, DNAP program gets under way, Steelers and Benedictines

Sports 22 Tom Harbert marks anniversary; golf and lacrosse successes

News Briefs

Nancy Rottler earns doctorate; new engineering program; ‘Best’ again

8 Campus Ministry Travels

Faculty 26 Dawn Edmiston and Margaret Watkins tenured; publications, awards

Alumni

Alumni events; McKenna School alumni group; Prep Reunion news; class notes

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Herbert W. Boyer returned to Saint Vincent College in June for the dedication of the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion and the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computing.

A Message From The President

rue happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating things new. —Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Dear Alumni and Friends, The construction and completion of the $39 million Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion has been a joyful experience for many on campus. Every student takes at least two laboratory classes in the pavilion, and it has become a second home to many students and faculty members in the sciences. As former dean of the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, it was a special pleasure for me to welcome back Herb Boyer, for whom the school is named, for the dedication ceremony in June. In his keynote, “Fifty Years from Now,” Herb recounted how professor Father Joel Lieb, O.S.B., assigned him to teach a section of a class on Watson and Crick’s research on the structure of DNA, igniting a love for the field in him. After graduating from Saint Vincent in 1958, Herb became a leader in the emerging field of biotechnology and co-founded Genentech Inc., which used DNA-splitting technology he developed to create life-saving drugs. Saint Vincent is helping to set many other students on fire with a love for the sciences: More than 40 percent of our incoming class of 472 freshmen—second-largest in College history—was registered to the Boyer School, which is also home to our new doctor of nurse anesthesia practice (DNAP) program. In addition to academics and career preparation, our mission emphasizes service—the higher aims of human life. As portrayed with pictures and reflections, campus ministry offers many opportunities for service to places such as Alaska, Brazil, China and Taiwan. Students also have opportunities to reflect on their lives and direction through Breakfast with Benedict and Koffee with Killian, informal discussions with Father Killian Loch, O.S.B., our director of campus ministry. One sad note: You will notice a feature story on Sebastian’s Garden, created by our confrere Father Sebastian Samay, O.S.B., who died unexpectedly on October 1 as this issue was being finalized. A member of the philosophy department since 1964, former academic dean and member of our Board of Directors, he was one of the finest teachers in our College. Please remember him in your prayers. Another story recognizes two of our Benedictine colleagues, Father Vernon Holtz, associate professor of psychology, and Father Justin Nolan, professor of philosophy, our longest-serving Benedictine faculty members who remain youthful and committed to their students. Another story features Dr. Dawn Edmiston, associate professor of management and marketing, and Dr. Margaret Watkins, assistant professor of philosophy, who both recently received tenure. Among our Alumni of Distinction, who are honored on pages 18-19, I’d like to offer a word of gratitude to members of the Class of 1963, Gerry Guz and Jerry Slavonia, both active and dedicated supporters of the College. Their personal contacts helped to draw 35 members of the Class of ‘63 back to campus for their 50th anniversary reunion. I’d like to challenge the Class of 1964 to begin now to make your 50th reunion year just as special. God bless, Brother Norman W. Hipps, O.S.B., President

Saint Vincent Opened A New World To Alumnus Herb Boyer, Biotech Founder

By Liz Cousins “The beauty of this structure was evident to just about everyone at the time,” Boyer said. “This structure presented a very simple way for this chemical [DNA] to explain the fundamentals required for the genetic material to duplicate itself, code for the information that allows our cells to produce all the things necessary for us to be who we are and provide a way for life to evolve.” A native of Derry, Boyer is the co-founder of Genentech, a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures medicines and disease treatments. In 2007, the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing was named in his honor. “There was a home for me at Saint Vincent,” Boyer said. “A new world was opened to me, both the arts and the sciences.”

hat was probably the most important scientific discovery in the history of biology was made 60 years ago this year, Herb Boyer, C’58, D’81, told a standing-room-only audience at the June 19 formal dedication of the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion. James Watson and Francis Crick’s identification of the three-dimensional structure of DNA, according to Boyer, opened the door to many of the advances that shape medicine and biomedical research today. Saint Vincent Magazine

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Herman Dupré, C’53, D’98; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., P’63, C’68, S’72, D’95; Sis Dupré; and Herbert W. Boyer, C’58, D’81, were part of the final dedication of the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion, home of the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing.

technology that has led to numerous medical advances and to the founding of Genentech in 1976 with Robert Swanson, a venture capitalist. When Genentech was formed, Boyer was teaching microbiology and working as a professor of biochemistry and biophysics at UCSF, as well as directing the graduate program in genetics. Now retired, Boyer is professor emeritus of biochemistry and biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco. He has also authored or co-authored more than 100 scientific articles.

While Saint Vincent was not a major research center, “research was being taught,” he said, noting that students were taught the skill of how to do research. The thing that had probably the first major impact on my life happened here, when in 1957, I became acquainted with the structure of DNA determined by Watson and Crick.” Father Joel Lieb, O.S.B., assigned each student to teach a chapter of the textbook to the class. Boyer was assigned to teach the chapter on the structure of DNA and the revolutionary scientific work of Watson and Crick. “It changed my whole outlook on biology and genetics,” he said, “which is what I was really interested in.” Following his undergraduate studies at Saint Vincent, Boyer earned his masters and doctoral degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to teach microbiology at the University of California, San Francisco, and to work as an investigator for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. He is recognized for his pioneering work in the discovery of recombinant DNA, the gene-splicing

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“This science pavilion provides educational opportunities for the entire region and for Latrobe.” — Dr. John R. Mazero Rosemary and John “Bob” Mazero with Dr. Wylie Overly “When [we discovered recombinant DNA], I thought I had a great vision of what the future would be like,” Boyer said. “We would be spending 30 or 50 years isolating all of these genes from the human genome and characterizing them so we’d know what made us tick. Well, that happened a lot faster than I ever imagined. And within about 10 to 15 years all of this was pretty much done. “In the last 50 years, there has been an exponential explosion of knowledge in biomedical sciences,” Boyer said. “Saint Vincent College is well-prepared to train young students for the future,” Boyer said. “But it is more than biology and chemistry. It is computers, math, bioinformatics, engineering. They all come together” beautifully in this science pavilion. Here

students have “hands on” experience with the interactive nature of the sciences. Boyer believes that the future of scientific research and discovery is beyond what we can predict. If research continues as it has in the last 50 years, he said, he’s not sure we would be able to recognize what is considered science in 50 years. “At this stage, we’ve come so far, and we know all the elements within a cell, what makes a cell, what are its components,” he said. “We don’t know how they all work together. “I’m so pleased that we have the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion,” he said. “We can continue to train biologists, chemists, information technology, bioinformaticists, and so on with world class technology, so that in 50 years we may be a little bit closer to understanding ‘what is life’.”

“Saint Vincent is a place where you come, hang your hat and make your way.”— Dr. Herbert W. Boyer, C’58 Herb Boyer and his wife, Grace

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Saint Vincent Students Welcomed Pope Francis Service Trips Bring Help and Hope As Campus Ministry Travels The World

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ye-opening. Moving. Generosity. Humility. Happiness. Life-Changing. Giving. Kindness. Awe-Inspiring. With those simple words, students describe how they have been affected by taking part in service trips Stu sponsored by Saint Vincent College Cro dents ck go She ette, N ing to r Bra i man cole Campus Ministry. In the past year zi Luc Zad and Pa Dunst l were , Pa rog Che of C t r i c a, O ig they made trips to Alaska, China and i r a .S.B a Youn e Gibb i Falco Pub mpus g n ons Min ., F lic R . T ath istr hey , Ju , Ryan elat Taiwan, and Brazil, where they got e y s r w , Co t ions in and K e . Jord illian L re acco Petrov yne, S ea oc ic m an H to see the Holy Father, Pope Francis, ains h, O.S. panied h, Stev n B., e ey o b yF and f Sa Lau ather J at World Youth Day. They visited the int ren Vinc ean D ent Arc onahu Archabbey’s missions in Brazil and Taiwan, where they hab e bey spent time in the mountain villages and in the favelas (poor areas), where they worked with children, orphans, and the elderly. These pages tell their stories in their own words, accompanied by their own photographs, and in Brazil, by those of Jordan Hainsey, C’11. In the words of Saint Augustine, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

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KAIROS (GOD’S TIME)

No matter who I am, or where I come from, all that matters to children is the love one brings in their heart. Children are so innocent, and working with them, I do not think one can help but allow themselves to be vulnerable. I think that working with children, we share a bit of ourselves that we usually refrain from sharing with our peers. —Ryan Coyne, C 14, Cleveland Theology and Philosophy Major by l run schoo r e f h î t at dia o lping in Jun e t h is g r n Ch ia You ers of r]. Patric y Sist e poo r h a t n [ io s s la is e v the M the fa en of r d il h c

REFRESHING

Sometimes going to church and participating in the faith seems like such a routine, but being in an environment, even for just a week, where our faith was so alive and exciting has definitely had an impact on my prayer life and my involvement as a new teacher in a Catholic school. —Patricia Young, C’13, Tallahassee, Florida Mathematics and Secondary Education

ADORATION

My favorite moment of WYD was the vigil on the beach with adoration. Matt Maher began singing and instantly my heart was moved with tears as I realized the overwhelming love and awe that engulfed my heart. I bet you can imagine the noise 3 million people can make as they greet the Holy Father, but imagine the silence 3 million people can make. We all spoke different languages and barely understood each other, but all 3 million of us knew who was with us on that beach. I could truly feel the community of the one, holy, Catholic Church. . —Paige Gibbons, C 14, Elverson Education

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I’d highly recommend to students that they do some kind of international service trip while they are in college. We did a lot of great work, got to meet some very interesting people and had an opportunity to see an area of the world that we may never see again. —Michael Centore, C 15, Canonsburg Biochemistry Major

SERVICE

Bishop Edward Burns of Juneau is from Pittsburgh. When he became a bishop he asked our students to go up there for a service trip. It is a whole different experience of the Church. The diocese has ten priests covering a very large area. The priests are circuit riders, traveling from parish to parish by ferry boat and sea plane. Students of all faiths go on trips. They know there will be Mass. We also have morning prayer together. They are comfortable in their faith and they are comfortable with our faith... The trips are about faith, but they are also about service. —Rev. Killian Loch, O.S.B. Director of Campus Ministry

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LEND A HAND

We have a generous benefactor who believes in the importance of these trips. We know the travel costs, and factor in the amount of the donation. Then the students raise the money with ads on T-shirts, candy sales, and put the money in their accounts. To make a gift to support to Campus Ministry service trips, contribute via the Office of Institutional Advancement, Saint Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650. —Rev. Killian Loch, O.S.B. Director, Campus Ministry Dockin

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CHINA &TAIWAN EXTRA EFFORT

While in Taiwan in the mountain villages I enjoyed baking, with the locals, traditional Taiwanese treats.... One of the girls [from Cardinal Tien Junior College] even stayed up til two o’clock in the morning with the translator learning how to translate her recipes.... That way we could take them home and share them with our families. —Lauren Harbaugh, C 16, Canonsburg Biochemistry

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MOVING

Working at the orphanage for handicapped and disabled children was very moving. Some of these children were disabled to the point that they probably did not have long to live, but despite that, the orphanage was full of happiness and love. It was an unforgettable experience to be able to volunteer there and play with and care for the children and be rewarded with their smiles and laughter. —Maria Solomond, C 14, Wexford Computing and Information Science Major

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Saint Vincent students were paired with students from Cardinal Tien School and from Fu Jen Catholic University [founded by Saint Vincent Benedictines]. At the end they were exchanging information and making plans to keep in touch. When we left they were waving goodbye, and it was amazing to see how the students got to know and to care about one another. It was a true cultural exchange. —Mimika Garesché Associate Director of Spiritual Formation Saint Vincent College Campus Ministry

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CENTURY OF SERVICE

Father Vernon, Father Justin longestServing Benedictine Faculty Members

By Alex Locke tability is one of the vows Benedictine monks take when they commit to Saint Vincent Archabbey for life. Those vows also apply to their work at Saint Vincent College, and particularly to two longtime faculty members. Father Vernon Holtz, O.S.B., and Father Justin Nolan, O.S.B., are the longest-serving Benedictine faculty members on the present-day faculty. Father Vernon, a professor of psychology and former department chair, and Father Justin, a professor of philosophy, between them have more than a century of service. Father Justin, a native of St. Marys, came to Saint Vincent as a student Father Vernon Holtz, O.S.B., has taught in the scholasticate, thinking all along that he would commit himself to at Saint Vincent since 1958, at both the the church. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosphy from Saint prep and the college. He has also served in Vincent College in 1952 and was ordained a priest three years later in many additional roles. Italy by Bishop Placido Nicolini. He completed his doctorate in philosophy in 1959 from the international Benedictine university in Rome, Sant’ Anselmo. He returned to Latrobe and began teaching philosphy in 1960. Father Vernon, of Hastings, was nurtured by a strong German-Irish Catholic family and felt a call to priesthood while working toward a bachelor of science degree in education from Lock Haven State University, which he received in 1953. While at Lock Haven he was influenced by his work in the Newman Club, when he recognized the need to make collegians aware of the faith. Three years after graduation he made his first vows as a Benedictine of Saint Vincent. He received his master of arts in counseling psychology from Catholic University of America and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Duquesne University. “While in the major seminary, I was originally chosen to study theology,” Father Vernon said. “However, at the time I was assisting the chair of the Psychology Department as he was in failing health. He died rather unexpectedly, so the abbot switched my career appointment from theology to psychology. “I chose to specialize in existential and phenomenological psychology,” he said, “to integrate psychology and religion.” Just as he did with his studies, Father Vernon also worked on integrating many other activities into the lives of students. He was affiliated with Saint Vincent Prep and ended up coaching many sports at both the college and prep, including soccer, basketball and track. “When I had my 50th anniversary in the priesthood” in 2012, Father Vernon said, “one of my prep students came to me and wholeheartedly thanked me for being ‘the only father I ever had’.” His confrere, Father Justin, also noted the role others have played in his formation, adding that “when I celebrated my 50 years of ordination, my holy card contained the phrase ‘with the help of many brothers’.” That philosphy has carried through into the teaching careers of both Benedictines. “My years here have revolved around community on a social level and balance on a personal level,” Father Justin said. “We live in a community. We live, love, pray and work together for the sake of the community, our family.” Father Justin Nolan, O.S.B., has taught philosophy at SaintMagazine Vincent since 1960. Saint Vincent 13 FALL 2013

Students in the first Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) cohort include, front row from left, Kathy KriskoStokes (standing), Mary Dasher, Deana Guastaferro, Danielle Gray, Nada Janicijevic and Pam Wrobleski; back row, Dwayne Credor, Jonathan Thiele, Marc Shroyer, Stephen Loud, instructor Nancy Stynchula, Morgan Noles, Sandra Hebenthal, Amber Raimondo and James Wasnieski. Pictured in the new Dupré Science Pavilion, where the classroom portion of their curriculum is offered, the students hail from West Virginia, Texas and Florida as well as Pennsylvania.

DNAP Program Helps to Move Nurse Anesthesia into the Future By Suzanne English that he can bring back to make a good decision,” Credor Dwayne Credor is a certified, registered nurse anesthesaid. “He has asked me to look at some other issues as tist (CRNA) who is successful in his field as chief anesthewell.” tist for the medical group he serves in Houston, Texas. That experience, as well as his early hands-on experiCredor already owns two bachelor’s and two master’s deence during the first class meetings at Saint Vincent, has grees. But he can see that the field is moving and changsold him on the program. Credor had been looking at ing, and he wants to be a part of that move. various programs for the past two years, had applied and “I can see where the evolution of nurse anesthesia is been accepted to two. But during a Web search, he found going over the next five to 15 years. We are evolving to a Saint Vincent’s DNAP program. higher level of practice,” he said. “It seems only natural to “I realized it was a hybrid program, with both classroom progress to the next level, to be able to use the things I and Internet,” he said. “That really intrigued me because see in my work, to do research and answer questions, to I would have face time — 50 hours of class time to meet make health care safer and better.” my instructors and meet my fellow students, have class Credor signed on to Saint Vintime, book time, and then go cent College’s new Doctor of Nurse back and devote my time speAnesthesia Practice (DNAP) pro“The instructors know what they’re cifically to what matters in my gram this fall to pursue his goal profession.” doing; they’re spot-on. They really — but he never expected to be The fact that Saint Vincent’s making a difference in health care program was approved on the work to make the program flow, within weeks. first round of review by the One of his initial classes, U.S. American Association of Nurse and as a student, I appreciate Health Care Policy, required him to Anesthetists impressed him, as that.” research policies and regulations did its four doctorally prepared about a current issue in the field members. “The instruc—Dwayne Credor, CRNA faculty — specifically, the comparative tors know what they’re doing; experience and scopes of practice Doctoral Student they’re spot-on. They really for anesthesiologist assistants and work to make the program flow, nurse anesthetists in Texas — and and as a student, I appreciwrite to someone in leadership about the issue. ate that,” he said, adding that talking with students from He wrote to Rep. Kyle Kacal, elected to represent Disacross the country allows him to appreciate nuances and trict 12 in the state legislature, and was surprised when differences in the scope of practice. Kacal asked Credor to sit down with him to discuss the isCredor said the concentrated academic portion that sue. “I was able to give him solid, non-biased information begins the course work has “helped me to have an underSaint Vincent Magazine

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standing of the expectations for the rest of the semester; to have technical people assist with set-up of the technology ... It’s been really above anything I had even considered.” Credor’s positive experience is no surprise to Stephen Jodis, Ph.D., dean of Saint Vincent’s Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing. Given that there are only 13 DNAP programs nationwide, the fact that SVC’s program has four doctorally prepared faculty members is quite unusual and impressive. “This is a real strength of our program,” Jodis said. “We were able to respond quickly to the interest in, and demand for, the program because we have so many doctorally prepared faculty.” The academic excellence of the program is fostered and supported by committees with administrators and faculty members from both Saint Vincent and its collaborator, Excela Health School of Anesthesia. “It’s brought the two organizations closer together and allowed us to focus on refining curriculum and enhancing student performance.” Jodis highlighted a strong sense of community that program director Beverly Silvis, C.R.N.A., M.H.S., M.B.A., D.N.P., has fostered within the students and faculty of the master’s program and now, the DNAP, including hosting a kick-off event at her home for 75-100 students, faculty members and others connected to the program. “That lays the foundation, and it’s carried over into the DNAP program.” When the DNAP cohort began this August, a post-orientation event was held near the bandshell at Legion-Keener Park in Latrobe. “We brought in a band that features some Saint Vincent faculty members including one who teaches in the master’s in nurse anesthesia program. That same day the City of Latrobe was celebrating Community Day nearby and as that event wrapped up members of the community joined the new DNAP students, faculty and staff members of the program to relax and listen to the music.” James Barnett, Ph.D., associate professor of biology at Saint Vincent, has collaborated eight years in the nurse anesthesia program, teaching Advanced Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology I and II. He sees positive impacts on both college faculty members and other students. For him personally, “teaching the graduate students is wonderful. To a person, they are committed to doing well, working hard and being professional. All have made sacrifices to be in the program … Everyone has significant nursing experience so they bring a perspective to the classroom that I lack; also, the admissions process is rigorous so all of the students are academically accomplished. What more could you ask for?” As the graduate students study and work in the Dupré Science Pavilion, they cross paths with college undergraduates who benefit from their experience and insights, Barnett said, adding that teaching in a new area, pathophysiology, has enhanced his undergraduate courses in subtle ways. And in the end, “Saint Vincent has always been about caring for one another and that, of course, is what these students go on to do professionally.” Saint Vincent Magazine

Program Builds on Strengths The Excela Health School of Anesthesia can trace its roots back nearly 60 years. The master’s program in nurse anesthesia began in 1954 as a class, with only two students its first year, offering a certificate in nurse anesthesia. As the requirements and expectations in the field changed, it evolved into a bachelor of science program and in 1992 became a master’s in health care science, affiliated with La Roche College in Pittsburgh. Howard Armour, C.R.N.A., M.S., served as its director for nearly 30 years. Today, the master’s program receives up to 300 applications per year for its 30-member cohort. Program director Beverly Silvis, C.R.N.A., M.H.S., M.B.A., D.N.P., noted that, from its start with a single director in 1954, the program now has a director, assistant director, simulation specialist, part-time education coordinator and five lecturers as well as an administrative assistant. “We have 20 clinical sites in the tri-state area, all which provide excellent experiences to train our students,” she said. These range from small community hospitals to fast-paced outpatient sites and Level 1 trauma centers, and students participate in a rotation at Cleveland Clinic designed to teach regional anesthesia administration, Silvis said. In 2006, the program relocated to Saint Vincent because of its exceptional reputation in science education, she added. The next year, the national report “To Err is Human” brought the fact to light that health care was allowing 98,000 unnecessary deaths each year and stimulated a drive for better advanced education for health care providers, including a call for doctoral preparation for nurse anesthetists. “The DNAP builds on a very successful master’s program. When the association announced that it wanted the doctorate to be the entry-level degree for nurse anesthesia, we found that its expectations aligned with our strengths,” said Saint Vincent President Norman W. Hipps, O.S.B., Ph.D. “The feedback we received was that this was one of the strongest proposals,” and was approved on the first submission. The 30-credit program is taught over two and a half years in a hybrid format that combines traditional course work with online learning. One of only 13 schools nationwide offering the DNAP, Saint Vincent set a goal of eight students for its first class, but had 42 inquiries and admitted 14. While the Saint Vincent/Excela collaboration is ahead of the curve, the DNAP is expected to be the required professional standard by 2020-22, allowing the program to grow gradually over the long term. “Our goal is move to a bachelor of science to DNAP program by 2020, and to encourage practicing CRNAs to grow professionally by returning to earn their doctoral degree,” Silvis said.

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Father Sebastian Samay, O.S.B., in the garden now named after him in August. Above, the painting by artist Nancy Galm that first called it Sebastian’s Garden.

ommunity is not the icing on the cake. It is the cake itself that grows by blending into the community and contributes to it.” Such wisdom was familiar to the young monks and to college students who had the opportunity to learn about the Benedictine values of ora et labora, work and prayer, in a garden known affectionately as “Sebastian’s Garden.”

“Sebastian’s Garden” is in the center of campus located near the Basilica, ensconced between the John and Annette Brownfield Center and Andrew Hall. The garden was originally dedicated to the philospher and priest Saint Thomas Aquinas. A painting by artist Nancy Galm done in 1972 dubbed it “Sebastian’s Garden” and the name stuck. The Saint Vincent fire of 1963 affected the buildings on the north and west sides of the quadrangle, and also the garden, which was covered with rubble from reconstruction. A young monk, recently ordained and fresh out of Saint Vincent Seminary, began to care for the forlorn site. Born in Hungary, he came to Saint Vincent in the late 1950s, earning a degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College in 1954, graduating from the Seminary in 1959 and going on to graduate studies following his 1959 ordination. He earned a licencié en philosophie in 1962 and a docteur en philosophie in 1963 from the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Upon his return he served as a faculty member of the College and Seminary, a spiritual director of Saint Saint Vincent Magazine

Vincent Seminary, as master of junior monks and master of novices at the Archabbey, and eventually Academic Dean of the College. He served on the College Board of Directors, and worked as coordinator of formation programs for the Archabbey for many years. Among his many accomplishments was transforming the trampled garden into a garden of visual delight. The ground was full of broken bricks, mortar, rocks and yellow clay, and covered with only an inch of topsoil. He began with the perimeter, working peat moss and compost into the soil and planting thousands of flowers and a few trees, including a California redwood (there are five on campus) in the corner, and a weeping cherry tree that wouldn’t weep. “I had to attach stones on some of the branches to pull them down” to make them “weep,” he said. Birds brought in two Canadian mountain ash trees. Father Sebastian learned by trial and error, and he admitted that he had no luck growing indoor plants. He liked to use nature to provide bits of wisdom to those who helped him. The garden changes from year to year, as does the campus, and life itself, he said. When he was interviewed on August 22 for this story, he lamented having to drive a motorized cart into the garden to continue his daily pruning and planting. He died on October 1. “The new generation of white collar slaves likes to push pencils, not get their fingernails dirty outdoors,” he said, noting it was more difficult to find helpers. On the day we talked he sat on the edge of the fountain, having just come from taking a bouquet of flowers to the business office workers, the “last roses of summer.” A garden, he said, helps keep one attuned to the seasons, and one must be ever mindful of weeds. Some seeds are microscopic, and, scattered by the wind, can carry weeds to even the most distant corner. Like the soul, the flower beds need constant tending in order to bloom with a plentiful, colorful harvest of beauty. —Kim Metzgar

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Father Sebastian A. Samay, 1926-2013 Monk, Teacher, Linguist, Musician, Weaver, Horticulturalist, Author As this issue was being finalized, Father Sebastian A. Samay, O.S.B., faculty member emeritus, died October 1. He was 87. Born June 10, 1926 in Pécöl, Hungary, he was the son of the late Maria Vurdák Samay and Professor Ödön Samay. One of eight children, Father Sebastian was predeceased by his brother Wolf A. Samay, Esq. and his sister Ildiko Nestler Molnár, and is survived by his brothers, Attila G. Samay and his wife Ildiko of Sylmar, California; Edmund C. Samay of Chester, New Jersey; Z. Lance Samay, Esq. and his wife Karen A. Harrington of Bernardsville, New Jersey; Marot A. Samay of Chester, New Jersey; his sister Sheila Erickson of Asbury Park, New Jersey; 17 of his 19 nephews and nieces; 24 grandnephews and grandnieces; 4 great-grandnephews and greatgrandnieces. A true “Renaissance man,” Father Sebastian was an outstanding scholar of both the arts and sciences, a gifted linguist who was fluent in at least six languages, an accomplished musician, a symphony orchestra cellist and composer, a skilled carpet weaver and tapestrist, an extraordinary horticulturalist who created the perennial masterpiece of Saint Vincent Archabbey affectionately known as “Sebastian’s Garden,” and a brilliant philosopher, author and teacher. Yet, despite his exceptional intellect and gifts of spirit, mind and body, or perhaps because of them, he was a genuinely humble man. His education began in Hungary, where he attended the prestigious Humanistic Gymnasium of Köszeg (1937-1945). However, his formal schooling was interrupted during the desperate post-war years that he and his family endured as refugees in war-torn Europe, and then during his civilian employment and subsequent honorable military service in the United States Army following his family’s immigration to the United States. After his military service, in 1954 he graduated from Saint Vincent College and in 1959 from Saint Vincent Seminary. He made simple profession of monastic vows on July 2, 1955, and solemn profession of vows on July 11, 1958. On May 23, 1959, he was ordained a priest at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg, Pennsylvania by the late Bishop Hugh Lamb. Father Sebastian then continued with post-graduate studies and received a licencié en philosophie (1962) and a docteur en philosophie (1963) from the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Thereafter, since 1964, he

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served as a faculty member of Saint Vincent College. He also served as a prefect at Saint Vincent Seminary (19641967); Seminary spiritual director (1966-1967); chairman of the College Department of Philosophy (1966-1968); master of junior monks at Saint Vincent Archabbey (1967-1969); College campus Minister (1969-1970); and as a visiting professor at University College, Dublin, Ireland (1970-1971). He was named an associate professor at Saint Vincent College (1971-1981) and a professor (1981-2000). He served as director of institutional research (1974-1980); member of the College Board of Directors (1979-1990, 20032010); member of the Saint Vincent College Corporation (1979-1991, 1993-1999); master of novices at Saint Vincent Archabbey (1982-1990, 1997-2009); and College academic dean (1989-1992). Father Sebastian held memberships in several philosophical and honor societies. His books include Reason Revisited: The Philosophy of Karl Jaspers published by Gill & MacMillan, Ltd., Dublin and London (1971) and the University of Notre Dame Press (1972), and Act and Agent: Philosophical Foundations for Moral Education and Character Development (co-authored), published in 1986 by the University Press of America. Father Sebastian spent a large portion of his life as a professor of philosophy helping students in their search for the authentic meaning of their lives. As a philosopher, Father Sebastian maintained the highest level of scholarship in his writing and in the preparation of the courses he taught. However, what I admired most about Father Sebastian as a teacher, was his willigness, and even eagerness, to discuss a problem not only with a colleague, but also with a freshman student who might be having difficulty with first-year French or German. As a Benedictine confrere and novice master, Father Sebastian taught a generation of novices the gospel and the biblical wisdom, which Saint Benedict made practical not only for monks, but for all who seek God and want to live in the way of divine wisdom. In 2004, he was honored as an alumnus of distinction by the Saint Vincent Alumni Association. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, October 9 in the Archabbey Basilica. Interment followed in the Saint Vincent Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sebastian’s Garden Fund, Saint Vincent Archabbey, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.

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Eight Named Alumni Of Distinction Saint Vincent College honored eight alumni with Alumni of Distinction Awards or Recent Alumnus/Alumna Achievement Awards during the annual Alumni Homecoming and Fall Family Weekend. Those honored were Paul F. Düffer, Ph.D., C’68, of Creighton; Gerald J. Guz, C’63, of Frisco, Texas; Natalie F. (Legin) Metz, C’88, of Pittsburgh; Rev. Justin L. Nolan, O.S.B., P’47, C’52, S’55, of Saint Vincent Archabbey; Colleen C. Ruefle, C’88, of Allison Park; and J. Gerald Slavonia, C’63, of Diablo, Calif.; Daniel W. Kunz, Esq., C’99 of Wexford; and Andrea (Ferraco) Redinger, C’01, of Greensburg. Paul F. Düffer—After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, Düffer earned his master of science degree and Ph.D. in physical chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh. Düffer was involved in the Saint Vincent Fire Department, physical fitness club and monogram club. He is a consistent attendee of the alumni lunch and annual Easter Ball. He serves as an emergency management coordinator for East Deer Township in Allegheny County, chairman of East Deer Township Zoning Hearing Board, treasurer of East Deer Volunteer Hose Company and member of East Deer Township Planning Commission. He retired from PPG Industries, Inc. after 30 years at the Glass Research Center in Harmar Township. He and his wife, Jane, are members of Holy Martyrs Parish in Tarentum. Their daughter is Kathleen J. Rombach, C’01. Gerald J. Guz—Guz earned a bachelor of science degree in business management and was a member of the football team. He began his career in steel, oil and gas with ALCO Products in Chicago and Houston, then moved to Milwaukee with A.O. Smith Corporation as director of marketing. He then worked for Machinery Business in Michigan and Rucker-Shafer and National Supply in Houston before returning to Pennsylvania with UGI Corporation in Valley Forge as director of operations in the oil field services group. Guz concurrently served as president of Wellhead Products in Tulsa and as chairman of Cryotex in Houston. After pulling together a group of investors, he and this group purchased seven companies which formed UTI Energy Corp. There, he was senior vice president while also serving as the president of Universal Well Services for ten years. His business expertise is addressing issues in troubled corporations. He hosts the annual alumni and friends Mass and brunch in Bonita Springs, Fla. He is a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Frisco, Texas. He and his wife, Bonnie, have four children, Brian, Kevin, Darren and Meghan. Daniel W. Kunz, Esq.—Following receipt of a bachelor of science degree in business management from Saint Vincent, Kunz earned both a J.D. and a master of business administration degree from Duquesne University. At Saint Saint Vincent Magazine

Vincent he was a member of the lacrosse team, a student prefect, member of Rotaract and was honored with the John A. Granish Award. He is a member of Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wexford, volunteering for the parish Harvest Home Dinner. He is vice president of the Foundation of HOPE, a board member of Vincentian Regency, the Rivers Club Young Executive Committee and chairs the Rivers Club community relations committee. He belongs to the Allegheny County Bar Association Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, is a certified contract advisor with the National Football League Players’ Association and a veterans advocate for the Duquesne University School of Law Veterans Court Clinic. He and his wife, Elizabeth A. Kovach, C’99, have two children, Thomas and Stella. Natalie F. (Legin) Metz—Studying finance, Metz graduated with highest honors, then earned a master of business administration from the University of Pittsburgh in 1994. She was a prefect, active in the Student Government Association as a senator, treasurer and sophomore class president, campus ministry, yearbook, the Review, and many other organizations. She received the Delta Mu Delta honorary member award, was named to Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Wall Street Journal student achievement award, was named to Outstanding Young Women of America. She is active as a member of alumni council, student alumni relations committee, annual giving program class agent, alumni phonathon participant and student leader, and a regular attendee at alumni student networking events, Heritage Society events and the annual Easter Ball. She and her husband, R. Mark Metz, C’89, have a son, Justin. She worked for 23 years at Federated Investors in Pittsburgh in various positions, most recently as vice president/senior investment analyst. A former member of CFA Society Pittsburgh and the CFA Institute, she is now retired. Rev. Justin L. Nolan, O.S.B.—A native of St. Marys, Father Justin attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Saint Vincent Prep. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College, received a master of divinity degree from Saint Vincent Seminary, a licentiate in philosophy and a Ph.D. from the Pontifical Atheneum of Sant’ Anselmo, Rome. He was ordained a priest in Assisi, Italy, by Bishop Placido Nicolini on June 28, 1955. A professor of philosophy, Father Justin has been a member of the College faculty since 1960 and 18

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Pictured above, front, from left, are J. Gerald Slavonia, C’63; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., P’63, C’68, S’72, chancellor; Andrea (Ferraco) Redinger, C’01; Natalie F. (Legin) Metz, C’88; Colleen C. Ruefle, C’88; back, from left, Alumni Director Michael Gerdich, C’98; Rev. Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., C’87, S’92, executive vice president; Gerald J. Guz, C’63; Rev. Justin L. Nolan, O.S.B., P’47, C’52, S’55; Daniel W. Kunz, Esq., C’99; Paul F. Düffer, C’68; Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B., P’61, C’66, C’69, president; Edward McCormick, immediate past president, Alumni Council. was chairman of the philosophy department from 1968 to 1983. He has served the Archabbey in other assignments including master of ceremonies, prefect, guestmaster and director of the Scholasticate. Andrea (Ferraco) Redinger—After earning her bachelor of science degree in biology at Saint Vincent, Redinger received a master of science degree in education from Duquesne University. She was her senior class president, member of the volleyball team, was a student tutor as well as a teaching and lab assistant in the biology department. She was involved with several other clubs. She was honored with membership in Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Chi and with a student service award. She also served on the Alumni Council. She is a high school biology educator in the Greensburg Salem School District, as well as an adjunct professor at Saint Vincent in the graduate education program. Named Outstanding Biology Teacher by the National Association of Biology Teachers in 2011, she has also been recognized with the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Teaching Award, Pearson Education Most Valuable Teacher Award, Pearson Education OBTA Teaching Fellow Award and the NABT Outstanding New Biology Teacher Award. Redinger is Pennsylvania Science Curriculum Council Founder and current president, BioClub faculty advisor, PDE Biology Keystone Curriculum Committee and serves as a reviewer for American Biology Teacher. She and her husband, David, have three children, Everett, Patty and Samuel. She is an active member of Saint John the Baptist de la Salle Parish, Delmont. Colleen C. Ruefle—After graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in history/education, Ruefle earned a master of arts degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania where she was honored with the 2011 Ron Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award. While a student, she was an orientation cochairperson, a residence hall prefect and a member of the Saint Vincent Magazine

volleyball team and the Student Government Association. She received the President’s Award, a service award from SGA and was named to Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities and the Athletic Hall of Fame, and is a former member of the Alumni Council. As vice president for student life and dean of students at La Roche College, she has been honored with the Dedication to Achievement Outstanding Employee Award. Ruefle is a member of Saint Ursula Parish where she serves as a lector, co-president of the school advisory committee and as athletic director. She and her husband, Jim Shields, have four children, Julia, Tom, Annie and Liam. J. Gerald Slavonia—Studying business management, Slavonia earned a bachelor of science degree, while active in football, golf, wrestling and other sports. He was a member of the Young Democrats and the Business Forum. An active member of the Saint Vincent Alumni Association, he was asked to serve as a regional delegate for the state of California in 1989 and has since hosted west coast alumni gatherings with his wife at their home in Diablo. Slavonia was a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) who worked for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance in its Chicago office as a sales representative. He later worked for Union Mutual Life Insurance Company as regional pension manager in Oakland. A past president and board member of the Diablo Country Club, he is active in community affairs. In 2000, he began working as an independent marketing consultant for Fremont Bank. He is a member of Saint Isidore Church, Danville. He and his wife, Margi, have two children, Gerald and Joel Francis. 19

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50th Anniversary Class

The Class of 1963 had a very good showing for its 50th reunion, held during homecoming weekend festivities. In the front row, from left, are Thomas Kirk, Jr., Cheshire, CT; John Lubeskie, Turnersville, NJ; James Polkabla, Peoria, AZ; Thomas P. (Tim) McCormick, Fairfax, VA; Zoltan Kristof, Latrobe; John Elliott, Blue Bell; Harry Finley, Alexandria, VA; Jim Staug, Laguna Niguel, CA. Standing, from left, are Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., chancellor; Edward McCormick, outgoing president of the Alumni Council; Dennis Ufnar, Liverpool, NY; Alumni Director Michael Gerdich; Paul Langevin, Bryan, OH; Martin Palguta, Somerset; Arthur Flauto, Poland, OH; Gerald Guz, Frisco, Texas; Vic Froelicher, Menlo Park, CA; Edward Conrad, Osterville, MA; Gerald Babyak, Acme; Peter Juliano, Marana, AZ; J. Gerald Slavonia, Diablo, CA; Robert Fornaro, Raleigh, NC; Robert Galloway, Charleston, WV; Peter Abt, Menifee, CA; Daniel Russell, Panama City, FL; Eugene Dolecki, Lakewood Ranch, FL; Donald Haile, Raleigh, NC; Rev. Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., college executive vice president; and Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B., college president. Other class members not pictured were Thomas Findlan, Franklin; Alphonse Francani, Clarkesville, GA; Bill Miller, Ligonier; Robert Ruddy, Hughesville, MD; Charles Tyson, Latrobe.

Homecoming Queen, King Emily Rosati and Tanner Beal were crowned the homecoming queen and king during halftime of the football game on September 28. In a hard-fought game, the football team lost to Westminster 28-21. To see more photos from the homecoming weekend, visit http://www.flickr.com/ photos/saintvincentcollege/sets/ or go to www.stvincent.edu and select the flickr icon.

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Donald A. Haile, C’63, and his wife, Mary.

Board Member Uses Tech Expertise To Help College Move Forward

onald A. Haile, C’63, has spent a career working in technology. As a member of the Saint Vincent College Board of Directors, he is working to help the school use technology to enhance existing programs and to help students get the most out of their education. Now retired in Raleigh, N.C., where he lives with his wife, Mary, he recently returned to campus with other members of his 50th anniversary class. He returns frequently in his role as a member of the College Board of Directors. His father, Edward F., and brother, Edward V., (Ned), C’64, also attended Saint Vincent, as did a niece, Alyssa Haile Lytle, C’96. His Saint Vincent memories include the late Father Omer U. Kline, O.S.B., who taught public speaking, and brother monks, Father Roland Heid, O.S.B., and Father Clement J. Heid, O.S.B., who taught physics and math, respectively. Haile was part of the 3-2 engineering program at Saint Vincent, receiving his B.A. in mathematics from Saint Vincent in 1963 and going on to complete his B.S. degree in electrical engineering at Penn State University. He retired from IBM after 34 years and then spent 10 years at Fidelity Investment as a “technology guy” —chief information officer for that company. While at IBM he helped design and build part of the company’s modern multiplexors—devices that interconnect users with main-frame computers. Haile spent four years working in the Netherlands, managing a development laboratory there. He also managed multiple European development locations, including the Rome lab of IBM, where he was part of a group from the company that presented Pope John Paul II with a laptop that featured a photo of the pope’s head as a screensaver. “The pope asked ‘what is this?’” Haile said. “My boss looked at me and said ‘you answer that.’ I said ‘this will help your secretary’ and the pope kindly thanked us and handed the laptop to his secretary.” Now he works with Peter Mahoney, who serves as chief information officer for the college. Haile chairs the subcommittee on information technology of the college board, noting that it is both “fun and difficult” trying to balance needs of advancing technology while remaining within a limited budget. He has worked with Dr. John Smetanka, vice president for academic affairs at Saint Vincent, most recently looking into remote education, as well as with Dean of Studies Alice Kaylor on how to better prepare incoming students to succeed in college, especially those who have not gotten enough out of high school. “The other side of the coin is reversing classroom time by having students do the real work before class and then using class time to gain a better understanding of the concepts” they are learning, he said. “By getting them more involved with resources that are available to them before class, it should enhance their understanding of lectures as well as [perform well] on tests. It should help students be better than ever.” —Kim Metzgar To help Saint Vincent College fund programs for information technology: contact the Office of Institutional Advancement: 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650 724-805-2895. Saint Vincent Magazine 21

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Tom Harbert: a golden Jubilee

n 1963, a young man named Tom Harbert was advised by his high school coach to begin his coaching career in wrestling at Saint Vincent College. Fifty years later, he is a member of six different halls of fame, looking back at what may be an unsurpassed legacy at Saint Vincent. The Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association recognized his contributions this past May by inducting him into its Hall of Fame. Harbert began accruing accolades while attending high school in Wilkinsburg, where his resume included becoming WPIAL Section Wrestling Champion. He went on to become the Pennsylvania State Wrestling Champion as a sophomore studying business education at Shippensburg University, after which he was invited to the United States Olympic Wrestling Trials at Penn State University. In 1983, he became the United States Masters Wrestling Champion at the University of Pennsylvania. His personal successes as an athlete are numerous, but Harbert has built his legacy at Saint Vincent through mentoring. He spent 30 years as a business educator at Greater Latrobe High School as well as 25 years as an instructor for Westmoreland County Community College. He considers education an important factor in coaching. During his long tenure in the athletics program, Harbert has been responsible for re-establishing the men’s cross country team (1982), creating the men’s (1990) and women’s (2000) varsity lacrosse teams and forming the women’s cross country team (1983). He created and is still director of the annual Nike Summer Camp, which brings female high school lacrosse players from various states to campus. At the same time, he remains the college’s first and only coach of women’s cross country. Emphasizing that the athletic success of his students is only part of his responsibility, Harbert ensures that his teams excel academically. After the fall 2012 season, the women’s cross country team was named an All-Academic Team by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association while placing nine runners on the PAC Academic Honor Roll—the most of any fall sport. “I hope that I have fulfilled my responsibility on making the athletes I am associated with good citizens and respectful people,” he said. And Harbert’s legacy doesn’t stop in the athletic program. Between 1993 and 2002, he served as the college’s associate alumni director, responsible for hosting alumni events in major cities from Los Angeles to New York City, Saint Vincent Magazine

and helped plan homecoming and other reunions. He served as the Bearcat Open Chair for 10 years, established the women’s golf event as well as the Alumni and Friends golf outing, helped plan the first Saint Vincent Career Day, which brought more than 300 alumni back to the college and was on the committee that established the fitness trail on campus. His successes at Saint Vincent, from coaching the college’s first female athlete (Anna Quinn in 1983) as well as the first NCAA All-American cross country runner (Ivette Mejia in 2011) to coaching 38 National Qualifiers to date, are numerous. But it’s his work with people along with the connections he makes with his former athletes that keep Harbert away from retirement. “I love hearing from the athletes I used to coach,” he said. “Staying in touch with former students is the most important thing to me.” As a result, retirement is not on his mind for the foreseeable future. This fall, The women’s cross country team will once again run against NCAA Division I competition, making a trip to the University of Delaware Invitational in September. Winning the PAC Title is once again the goal, and with a jubilarian like Harbert at the helm, reaching that goal would not be surprising. —Simon Stuchlik

Women to Compete in Track

he Saint Vincent College Athletic Department has announced the formation of a varsity women’s track team. The team will compete on a limited basis in the spring of 2014 while focusing on recruiting, with plans for a full schedule in the spring of 2015. Dr. Andrew Herr, who serves as head coach of the men’s track team, along with Steve Snider, current assistant coach, have been named head coach and assistant coach, respectively, for the new women’s team. The women’s track team will compete in the NCAA Division III Presidents’ Athletic Conference, of which Saint Vincent has been a member since 2006. Women’s track becomes the school’s 20th varsity sport, equally balanced with 10 men’s and 10 women’s programs.

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Men's Golf Team Goes National By Simon Stuchlik

or the first time in program history, the men’s golf team got a chance to compete in the NCAA National Division III Golf Championships in Destin, Fla. this May. The trip, which ended with a 34th place finish along with invaluable experience for the players, was made possible by winning the Presidents’ Athletic Conference and sweeping the podium during the individual conference championships. At the conference tournament, sophomore Micah Markantone, who was named PAC Most Valuable Player, Pictured, back, from left, are Sam Cline, of Latrobe; Jake Reed of Latrobe; Derek Lingcaptured first place in the afelt of Jeannette; Micah Markantone of Murrysville; and Tim Barto of Kittanning. Other individual championships, team members were Jack Boros of Butler, Nate Nesser of Uniontown, Joe Paul of New with fellow sophomore Tim Castle, Cameron Roth of Latrobe and Christian Tambellini of Pittsburgh. In front is Dr. Barto coming in second and Thomas Cline, head coach. Cline is assisted by Jamie Costic, assistant men’s golf coach 2012 PAC Champion Sam and Brother Pio Adamonis, O.S.B., assistant golf coach. Cline finishing third. As a team, Saint Vincent finished the event with a comfortable 27-stroke victory over secondhigh school golfers who want to join our team.” place Washington & Jefferson College, leading to an autoBut for Cline, the benefits of the NCAA competition go bematic qualifying bid for the NCAA nationals. Head Coach yond requiring new members to a squad that only loses one Tom Cline received PAC Coach of the Year honors. Cline, a member—Sam Cline—this year. “I think our team will feed marketing professor in the McKenna School,recognizes the off last year’s success. Winning is contagious, so now that importance of the experience for his program. “The NCAA we’ve been there, we definitely want more. Going back to Tournament was great for recruiting,” he said. “People now the nationals has to be our goal.” His team is well on its way recognize Saint Vincent as an up-and-coming golf program, to reaching that goal, winning the PAC Fall Invitational with and as a result we are getting inquiries from accomplished Derek Lingafelt claiming the individual title in September.

Lacrosse Teams Impress On Field, In Classroom

he men’s and women’s lacrosse teams each completed successful academic and athletic seasons this spring. Both squads finished as runners-up after suffering narrow defeats at the first-ever Presidents’ Athletic Conference Championship Tournament, while also placing a total of 12 players on the PAC Academic Honor Roll, for student-athletes who attain a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher during their season. Following a 6-9 regular season record that included going undefeated in conference play, the top-seeded men’s team started off the quest for its first PAC title with a convincing 24-1 victory against Bethany College at Chuck Noll Field. But the Bearcats were unable to hold on to a 6-3 lead in the final, losing 10-8 loss at home to Washington & Jefferson. Saint Vincent Magazine

The women’s team, competing for its first PAC title in Greenville, would endure a similar thriller after going into the inaugural PAC tournament with a 10-4 regular season record. In the semifinals against Washington & Jefferson, the squad defeated the Generals 10-9. But fates were reversed in the final, where the Bearcats lost 15-13 to Thiel. “If you look at our all-time statistics, the 2013 season comes up again and again among our top years,” said women’s coach Jym Walters. “I feel that with some very solid freshmen joining the team, we have a great chance to take the next step and win the PAC championship in 2014.” With lacrosse scheduled to become a full-time PAC sport in spring 2015, both Saint Vincent teams will be competitors for the conference title from the beginning. —Simon Stuchlik 23

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he Pittsburgh Steelers team held its 48th annual training camp at Saint Vincent this summer, bringing thousands of fans to Latrobe. Benedictine hospitality was the topic of one of many hundreds of articles on camp, with an article and photo (by Bob Roller, above, center) that appeared in Pittsburgh Catholic circulated via Catholic News Service, appearing on the Facebook速 page of Pope Francis, on August 14, facebook.com/popefrancispage. That picture features Father Paul Taylor, O.S.B., and guard Ramon Foster. Others pictured are head coach Mike Tomlin; Art Rooney II, president and Steeler co-owner, with Joanne Rogers, wife of the late Fred Rogers; tight end Heath Miller (top) and defensive end Ziggy Hood signing autographs; Steelers chairman and former ambassador to Ireland Dan Rooney with defensive end Brett Keisel; safety Troy Polamalu; and center Maurkice Pouncey. Other photos by Simon Stuchlik and Kim Metzgar.

Four-Year Engineering Degree Offered

Dr. Nancy A. Rottler

Receives Doctorate

Nancy A. Rottler of Hempfield Township, director of the Opportunity SVC/Act 101/Student Support Services (SSSTRIO) program, was awarded a doctor of education degree in administration and leadership studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on May 18. Her doctoral research explored the predictive variables associated with the academic help-seeking behavior of academically and financially disadvantaged students across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The dissertation was titled, “Academic Help-Seeking Behavior of Act 101 Students: Who Seeks Help? Who Is Reluctant?” She completed a master of arts degree in student affairs in higher education with highest honors at IUP in 2000. A member of the Saint Vincent administrative staff since 1993, she has been director of the Opportunity program since 2001. The program recently received the inaugural Crossroads Foundation Award for Excellence in Advancing Educational Attainment.

Saint Vincent is now offering a four-year, bachelor of science degree in engineering science. The program is offered by the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing and prepares students for careers in engineering or to pursue advanced engineering degrees in the discipline of their choice. The program was developed by Dr. Stephen Jodis, dean of the Boyer School; and Dr. Paul Follansbee, James F. Will Professor of Engineering Science; Dr. Daniele Arcara, assistant professor of mathematics; Dr. Daryle H. Fish, associate professor of chemistry; and Dr. Mohamed Anis

Maize, professor of physics. Follansbee, who has more than 30 years of experience as a materials engineer, will serve as director of the program. The new program will offer a general engineering degree. “We won’t focus on particular branches of engineering such as mechanical engineering or electrical engineering,” Follansbee noted. “Instead, we will pursue a curriculum that offers a broad background in thermodynamics, design, computation, materials, electrical, business and project management. Our approach will emphasize math and science with broad training in the development of problemsolving skills. Students

will leave with strong communication and writing skills which are so important, as well as the values orientation that is part of our overall approach as a Catholic, Benedictine college. All of this will combine to provide an engineering degree that will serve students well in any professional setting.” Saint Vincent, in conjunction with several university schools of engineering, has offered and will continue to offer a five-year cooperative liberal arts and engineering program. Under this program, students receive two degrees: a bachelor of arts degree from Saint Vincent and a bachelor of science degree in the appropriate branch of engineering from the engineering school.

‘America’s Best’ Again

Dr. Paul Follansbee, right, James F. Will Professor of Engineering Science and director of the bachelor of science degree in engineering science, demonstrates a force table in the Father Roland Heid, O.S.B. General Physics Laboratory for Dr. Stephen Jodis, left, dean of the Herbert W. Boyer School, and Dr. John Smetanka, vice president for academic affairs and academic dean.

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Forbes business magazine again listed Saint Vincent among the top colleges in the nation in its sixth annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” With 650 of the accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States selected for the list, Saint Vincent is, in Forbes’ judgment, among the top 20 percent of all undergraduate colleges and universities in the nation with a ranking of 372 out of more than 4,200 institutions nationally. The success of Saint Vincent alumni in many fields is a significant factor in this determinant. FALL 2013

Tenure FORTwo

Two faculty members received tenure this year, including Dr. Dawn Edmiston, associate professor of management and marketing and Dr. Margaret Watkins, assistant professor of philosophy.

Dr. Margaret Watkins

Dr. Dawn Edmiston

Degrees: Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; M.A., University of Notre Dame; B.A., College of William and Mary. Arrival: I came to Saint Vincent in the fall of 2009. Hometown: Richmond, Virginia. Courses Taught: First Philosophy, Ethics Logic, Modern Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Theories of Knowledge and Contemporary Philosophy. Ethics and Modern are my areas of specialization. My scholarly work is mostly on the ethics, politics and aesthetics of David Hume, who was an 18th century Scottish philospher. What do you like about Saint Vincent? Many things. Mainly that it abounds with colleagues and students who are committed to the ideal of liberal education. Memorable moment: I cannot possibly name just one. What is something that most people don’t know about you? Most people know very little or nothing about me; I’m not famous. But I suppose my casual acquaintances might not know that I once sang a tenor solo in college. Saint Vincent Magazine

Degrees: Doctor of Management, University of Maryland University College; M.B.A., Columbia University; B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; A.A., Elmira College. Arrival: I started teaching as a visiting faculty member in 2005. Hometown: I was born in Johnstown, raised in upstate New York and currently live in Somerset. Courses Taught: Principles of Marketing, Global Marketing, Internet Marketing and Essentials of Selling. What do you like about Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent is a very special community and I am blessed to work with such amazing students and colleagues. Memorable moment: Winning the first Marketing Management Association Teaching Innovation award in 2011. What is something that most people don’t know about you? I also serve as the faculty advisor of our Student Government Association and Women in Business student association.

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Thrice Published

Matthew Fisher Chairing ACS Committee On Environment

Dr. Michelle Gil-Montero, assistant professor of English, has published a book of poetry, Attached Houses, Brooklyn Arts Press, 2013, and two translations of poetry, Mouth of Hell, by Maria Negroni, Action Books, 2013; and The Tango Lyrics, by Maria Negroni, Quattro Books, 2013, which were released over the summer.

Dr. Matthew A. Fisher, associate professor of the chemistry department in the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, has been named chair of the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Environmental Improvement. The committee is responsible for advising ACS governing bodies on pertinent environmental issues in science and public policy warranting action by the society. Specific responsibilities include monitoring environmental legislation and regulations for possible ACS comments or recommendations, keeping abreast of current and emerging environmental problems and researching environmental chemistry issues, developing society position statements and promoting environmental chemistry education in secondary schools, colleges and for the general public. Fisher is a ten-year committee member. He earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at the University of WisconsinMadison and joined the college faculty in 1995. He has directed the teaching enhancement and mentoring program at Saint Vincent, served as team leader for college involvement in the National Science Foundation-funded SENCER Project, participated in the

Jason Jividen An Academic Fellow

Dr. Jason R. Jividen, assistant professor in the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government, has been named an academic fellow for 2013-14 by the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. The fellowship involved travel to Israel for an intensive course in terrorism studies, and in particular, how democracies can defeat the worldwide terrorist threat. The Academic Fellows program provides a 10day learning experience to U.S.-based teaching and

research professionals to disseminate cutting edge information about defeating terrorist groups. The 2013 program, conducted at Tel Aviv University, included lectures by academics, military and intelligence officials and diplomats from Israel, Jordan, India and the United States. It also included handson experience through visits to police, customs and immigration facilities, military bases and border zones to learn the practical side of deterring and defeating terrorists. Jividen will teach a course on International Terrorism at Saint Vincent.

Artwork In Juried Exhibit Brother Mark Floreanini, O.S.B., had two works in fiber art accepted for the juried exhibit, “Different Dimensions” at the Greensburg Art Center. The exhibit runs through October 25.

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common texts and interdisciplinary writing programs, served on the biotechnology advisory committee and as a member of the executive committee for the college’s center for ethics in community.

Bogner Article Accepted Dr. Gil Bogner has had an article accepted for publication in the British journal Archaeologia Aeliana, a refereed publication dedicated to the history and archaeology of the Northumbrian region. It should appear in the 2013 volume. Entitled “‘To brave hardship willingly’: Sir Ralph Gray and the Siege of Roxburgh,” the article reconstructs the life of a fascinating, yet heretofore overlooked fifteenthcentury northerner. The high point of Gray’s military career was his defense of Roxburgh Castle during the Scottish siege of 1436. FALL 2013

Visiting Professor In Early Learning And Children’s Media Dr. Junlei Li has been named to a new, threeyear visiting professorship in early learning and children’s media. Li will serve as an associate professor of psychology in the School of Social Sciences, Communication and Education, working with Saint Vincent faculty members and staff members at the Fred M. Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media to draw a future generation of scholars to the legacy of Fred Rogers. Li was a principal research scientist at The

Fred Rogers Company and a senior fellow and past director of applied research and evaluation at the Office

Bradley Watson National Fellow

Dr. Bradley C. S. Watson, professor of politics and Philip M. McKenna Chair in American and Western Political Thought at the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government, has been named W. Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellow at the

Hoover Institution, Stanford University for the 2013-14 academic year. Watson will spend the year at Stanford working on his next book, tentatively entitled Progressivism: The Strange History of an Idea. The book will offer a historiography of early American intellectual progressivism, showing how progressive thinkers came to understand themselves as hostile to the American constitutional order and to the realm of conscience. Watson’s research is historical and philosophical in nature, but will help to elucidate contemporary political controversies, including federal mandates on religious institutions.

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of Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh. His work integrates developmental science with training, media and communication development to improve children’s lives in schools, orphanages and community programs. He was previously a principal investigator at Carnegie Mellon University where he designed and led research and development projects, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, to narrow the science achievement gap in underserved urban schools. A graduate of the

University of Notre Dame where he earned a bachelor of science degree in computer science with highest honor, he earned a master of arts degree in instructional science and a Ph.D. in psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. Li was born and raised in China and emigrated to the U.S. with his family at the age of 16. He and his wife adopted two daughters from China. They maintain strong ties with China through both professional and humanitarian work on behalf of orphans with disabilities.

Humanities Seminar Participant Dr. William C. Snyder, professor of English was selected to attend one of seven summer seminars for college and university teachers sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Snyder participated in a seminar, Reassessing British Romanticism, at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Snyder cochaired a panel, “Ekphrasis and Regional American Literature,” at the 44th convention of the Northeast Modern Language Association, held in Boston. His own presentation on that panel was titled “Impressionism is Regional

American Stories,” which focused on the fiction of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Stephen Crane and Jack London.

Susan Sommers Named To Board Dr. Susan Mitchell Sommers has been appointed to the editorial board of the Journal for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism. More information may be found at the publisher’s webpage: https://www. equinoxpub.com/journals/index.php/JRFF and the editorial board listing: https://www.equinoxpub.com/ journals/index.php/JRFF/about/editorialTeam. 28

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Alumni Friends

Times Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Changing In the fall of 2002 Saint Vincent College officials broke ground for a renovation and construction project that resulted in the present-day Robert S. Carey Student Center. Construction was completed in early 2004. The project included athletic offices, a student chapel, gym renovations, expanded Shack and student union and stadium-style seating in the gym. Simple steps provided entry to the building back in the day. Judging from the hairstyles this shot was probably taken in the 1980s. Can anyone identify these students? Email us at: svmagazine@email.stvincent.edu.

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hange is evident on the Saint Vincent campus. New willows are sprouting amid the long standing ones adjacent to the practice fields. The Class of 2017 arrived en masse, one of the largest ever. We continue moving forward with new academic programs. Past successes in academics and athletics, as well as service to the community, feed the present and future for Saint Vincent. Challenges are ahead, but the resources are there for continuing our mission. One change is in our leadership on Alumni Council. I assume the Presidency for a two-year term to continue the mission of Council. We continue to foster active relationships with alumni from the Prep, College and Seminary. We continue to support the entire Saint Vincent community. We continue building enrollment, generating visibility and expanding the financial resources for Saint Vincent. Alumni Council represents you, and we ask for your continuing support as well. Be proud of Saint Vincent, as Saint Vincent is proud of you. This is a challenging time for Saint Vincent. Students are now connected far beyond the pay phone at the end of the hall and an occasional letter in the mail box. Today, students’ connections are immediate, long distance and ever-evolving. Overseas studies, service projects and charities fill their time in meaningful, rewarding ways. With Freshman Move In Day, Council members met incoming students and their families. The Banana Split celebration that day introduced a new generation of students to the historical background of Saint Vincent and Latrobe, in a lighthearted celebration and flash mob. Earlier this year, the 50th Anniversary of the Fire of 1963 was remembered, showcasing the value of volunteers and community. Realize how much of the campus has been built and developed in the last fifty years, and how the older areas of campus have been integrated into the design. We embrace the future while we treasure the past. Our alumni are a part of the fabric of the Saint Vincent community. Many of us met our best friends here, married a spouse, started rewarding careers with the education we gained. Oftentimes, that education was less about the classroom and more about the friendships fostered. Be aware that your opportunities were aided by many individuals who forged a path. Consider helping a new group. Internships, mentoring and career advice can be a valuable asset to current students. Support the programs you enjoyed. Come back to campus or just look us up online. Witness the vibrant growth and enthusiasm of the latest generation of Bearcats.

Upcoming Alumni Events For information: alumni@stvincent.edu 724-805-2568

Athletic Hall of Fame Game/Dinner Chuck Noll Field, 1 p.m. Dinner and induction ceremony, 6 p.m. Reservation required. Saturday, October 26

Latrobe Alumni Lunch Metten Room, Saint Vincent Campus Friday, November 8

Westmoreland County Alumni Happy Hour Giannilli’s II Date TBD

Founders’ Day Abbot Primate Notker Wolf, O.S.B. 4 p.m., Archabbey Basilica Thursday, November 14

Greensburg Alumni Lunch Giannilli’s II Tuesday, November 19

December Commencement Saturday, December 14

Bearcats on the Road! The Alumni Office is planning a number of regional alumni events. In November we will be coming to Dallas and Houston as well as Cambria County, Penna. Events are planned in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale. There will be a GOLD happy hour in Pittsburgh, as well as a Pittsburgh Alunni holiday lunch at Teutonia Mannerchor. Go to our home page to view the Saint Vincent event calendar, stvincent.edu, or like SVCBearcatAlum on Facebook.

Julie Selep, C’92 President, Alumni Council

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Alumni Of Distinction Honors At Homecoming Seven graduates will be honored as alumni of distinction in recognition of their lifetime achievement and service to Saint Vincent September 27. They are Paul Duffer, C’68; Gerald J. Guz, C’63; Natalie F. (Legin) Metz, C’88; Rev. Justin L. Nolan, O.S.B., P’47, C’52, S’55; Colleen C. Ruefle, C’88; Matthew D. Schneider, C’83; and J. Gerald Slavonia, C’63. Two graduates will receive Recent Alumnus/Alumna Achievement Awards, Daniel W. Kunz, C’99, and Andrea (Ferraco) Redinger, C’01. Faculty members, alumni and current Saint Vincent students at a recent gathering at the Fred Rogers Center.

McKenna School Alumni Group Helps Students, Alumni Network In 2011, a group of Saint Vincent College McKenna School alumni met in Aurelius Hall with one common goal in mind, to figure out a way to bridge the gap between the current McKenna school students and the business alumni. “The McKenna Business school was such a big part of our lives while in college, we wanted to give back to the current students,” said Rachel Mazur, a 2008 marketing major and MBAA Communications Chair. After several meetings, the McKenna Business Alumni Association (MBAA) was formed with the mission to provide opportunities for students and alumni to meet through networking and career development events. In addition, the MBAA offers feedback to Saint Vincent College on the curriculum of the McKenna School. Professors in the McKenna Business School assisted with identifying newly graduated business alumni who would spearhead this new group. “Dawn Edmiston, Gary

Quinlivan, Mark Abramovic, Carla Zema and Courtney Baum really encouraged the formation of this club,” said Ryan Retter, C’08 and MBAA President. “They have been tremendously helpful in marketing our events on campus and encouraging students to get involved.” The MBAA has hosted networking happy hours and career development events in Pittsburgh, Latrobe and Saint Vincent College. “We hope that current students will have an even greater advantage after graduating by attending our events,” said Retter. “Graduation is a wonderful time of year, but it can also be an intimidating time for many students. If they can speak to an alumnus, who can give them guidance or mentor them on a particular job path to take, our mission has been accomplished.” To connect and learn about upcoming events follow MBAA via the links: Facebook: SVCMBAA; Linked In: SVC MBAA; Twitter: @SVCMBAA.

Physics Professor, Researcher Honors Convocation Speaker Dr. Michael Williams, C’01, and Hempfield Township native who is now a professor of physics and researcher at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was the main speaker at the annual spring honors convocation. A graduate of Hempfield Area High School, Williams earned a bachelor of science degree with highest honor in both mathematics and physics. He continued his education at Carnegie Mellon University where he earned master of science and Ph.D. degrees in physics. He was honored at Carnegie Mellon with the Mellon College of Science’s Guy C. Berry Graduate Research Award for excellence in

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research. He also won the Jefferson Laboratory Thesis Prize for nuclear physics research he did at the Thomas Jefferson Laboratory in Virginia. He was a postdoctoral research associate at Imperial College, London, from 2008 to 2012. Williams is using data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiment at the Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) to study differences in the behavior of matter and antimatter. These studies could lead to the discovery of physics beyond the standard model and possibly to an explanation of the origins of the matterantimatter asymmetry observed in the universe today. He is also working on a project that will study the structure of strongly interacting systems at the Jefferson Lab. Of particular interest is probing the role that gluons play in such systems. He is the author or co-author of more than 200 publications.

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Twelve Honored At Prep Reunion In June

welve Saint Vincent Preparatory School graduates were honored during Prep Alumni Reunion Weekend June 1. This year’s honorees include Prep Hall of Fame awards to Albert M. Dotson, P’56, of Lakeland, Fla.; Ernest P. Guter, P’64, of Newark, Ohio; the late Rev. Paschal N. Kneip, O.S.B., P’43, C’48, S’51; David Momper, P’70, C’74, of Irwin; Daniel F. Rafferty, P’56, C’62, of Latrobe; Stephen G. Rodkey, P’63, of Woodbridge, Va.; Robert D. Rudiselle, P’53, C’58, of Latrobe; Anthony T. Serra, P’62, C’66, of Hartland, Wis.; and Peter J. Serzikas, P’64, of West Palm Beach, Fla. Alumnus of Distinction Awards were presented to Attorney Paul W. Fish, P’51, of Somerset; and Ronald J. Lieb, D.D.S., P’51, C’56, of Indiana. A Service Award was given to Robert L. Kasperik, P’64, of Derry. Reunion activities included blessing of the Prep Lab in the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion. Albert M. Dotson—After graduating from Saint Vincent Prep, Dotson earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from West Virginia University. He is retired after a career as a senior mechanical and project engineer. He is a member of the board of directors of Santa Fe Catholic High School in Lakeland, Fla., secretary and president-elect of the Rotary Club of Lakeland North, vice president of the Lakeland Sister Cities organization, a third and fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church. He was named Rotarian of the Year, is a member of Pi Tau Sigma national mechanical engineering honorary fraternity and is a distinguished military graduate and U.S. Army commissioned officer after active and reserve service. He and his wife, Nancy, have three sons, Albert, Anthony and Mark. Ernest P. Guter—Guter earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from John Carroll University and a master of science degree in polymer science from Case Western Reserve University. Now retired, he served his entire professional career with one company, Owens Corning, where he primarily worked as an industrial

scientist with inorganic materials. He has been a member of Alpha Sigma Nu honor society, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Ceramic Society, the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council and the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association. He volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and the local food bank. He and his wife, Irene, live in Newark, Ohio. Rev. Paschal N. Kneip, O.S.B.—The late Father Paschal received a bachelor of arts degree from Saint Vincent College in 1948 and completed his priesthood studies at Saint Vincent Seminary. He entered the Benedictine monastic community of Saint Vincent Archabbey in 1945 and was ordained a priest in 1951. Most of his priestly life was spent in parish apostolates in Pennsylvania and Virginia. He has also taught in high schools in Georgia, Pennsylvania and Virginia, and served on the Saint Vincent College Board of Directors. He was named Seminary Alumnus of the Year in 1995 and a scholarship was established in his honor. He died May 24, 2013. David Momper—After graduating from Saint Vincent Prep, Momper earned a bachelor of arts degree from Saint Vincent College and a master of science degree from California University of Pennsylvania. At the Prep, he served on student council and played varsity soccer and basketball. A Pennsylvania certified school psychologist, he is director of special education in the Derry Area School District. He and his wife, Michele, have four children, Jeremiah, Joel, Joshua and Jonathan. Daniel F. Rafferty—A two-sport athlete in basketball and football at the Prep, Rafferty earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Saint Vincent College where his father, Bill, was a teacher and coach. He is now retired from Latrobe Steel Company where he served in various capacities including assistant chief chemist, chief chemist, research chemist and senior advisor to the technical manager. He has served as a member of the school board, parish council, CYO basketball and softball coach, Boy Scouts cub master, Latrobe Jaycees, Spectroscopy

Scramble Who’s Who Several sharp-eyed alumni identified the players in the Bearcat Scramble photo from the last issue. The players pictured were Joe Flannery, C’73, #12; Rick Pasay, C’73, #20; Joe Prah, C’71, #12; Dennis Berrier, C’71, with glasses; Tito Rosario, C’74, with mustache; on floor, Chris Kelly, C’72. Contributing were Denis Pasay; Rick Fessler, C 72; Mike Flanagan, C’73; Ronald Firment, C’71; Jim DiMuzio, C’71; John S. Toohey, C’73; Hank Brown. Flanagan added that he and his wife, Laurie, live in Landenberg, with sons Michael, 15, and Jack, 10. Michael is a nationally-ranked distance runner, and is considering Saint Vincent College. Their daughter, Katie, 32, lives and works in Brevard, N.C. Saint Vincent Magazine

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Prep Reunion honorees are pictured with Saint Vincent officials: front, from left, Richard Schulte, P’64, C’68; Robert L. Kasperik, P’64; Archabbot Douglas R. Nowicki, O.S.B., P’63, C’68, S’72, D’95; James R. Rowley, P’64; and Peter Serzikas, P’64; middle, from left, Timothy E. Ungvarsky, P’64; James J. Reilly, M.D., P’64; Brother Norman W. Hipps, O.S.B., P’61, C’66, S’69; back, from left, Michael Gerdich, C’98, alumni director; Thomas A. Reddington, P’64; Cullan J. Herald-Evans, P’64, C’68; John A. Grima, Ph.D., P’64; James E. Bertera, P’64; Philip M. Kane, P’64; Kevin A. Kavanaugh, P’64. Society of Pittsburgh and the American Society of Applied Spectroscopy. He is a member of Saint Vincent Basilica Parish where he serves as a eucharistic minister. He and his wife, Bonnie, have three children, Dan, Tim and Mike. Stephen G. Rodkey—Rodkey earned a bachelor of arts degree in English from John Carroll University and a master of science degree in industrial relations from West Virginia University. Now retired after 37 years of service with the Department of Defense in personnel administration, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 8183 in Woodbridge, a member of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and its choir. He is involved with the jazz program at Nova-Annandale Community College, is a board member of the Reunion Music Society. He and his wife, Mary, have two children, Gavin and Scott, and one granddaughter. Robert D. Rudiselle—A Prep grad who was in the National Honor Society and on the Honor Roll, Rudiselle earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Saint Vincent College and an advanced degree from Marquette University. He is now retired from the American Linen Supply Company where he served as a salesperson. He and his wife, Carole, have two children. Anthony T. Serra—A top student in the Prep School, Anthony T. Serra performed with the school band. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a master of arts in English literature and a master of arts in industrial relations from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is retired after a career as a project manager for Schneider Electric in Palatine, Illinois. Active in Habitat for Humanity, he has also volunteered as an English tutor for non-English speaking immigrants. He and his wife, Patricia, have two Saint Vincent Magazine

daughters, Jennifer and Katherine. Peter J. Serzikas—Serzikas was a member of the band, football team, all intramurals and a member of the Stage Guild at the Prep. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Gannon University in 1971. Now retired, he is the former director of public transportation for Carteret County, North Carolina. Paul W. Fish—Fish earned a bachelor of electrical engineering, master of electrical engineering and a juris doctor degree from George Washington University. He is an attorney with the firm of Rader Fishman and Graver. Named to Who’s Who in America, he has served as a corporate officer for five major corporations and is recognized as one of the leading patent attorneys in the nation. He and his wife, Kay, love to travel. His wife, Jacqueline, is deceased. They have five children, Charles, Edmund, Catherine, John and Jackie. He is a member of Saint Raymond Church in Donegal. Ronald J. Lieb—Lieb attended the University of Pittsburgh Dental School. He is now retired from private practice of general dentistry. He has been active in support of Prep School and College projects including the Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion and a variety of other projects. His late brother, Father Joel Lieb, O.S.B., was a professor of biololgy at Saint Vincent. Robert L. Kasperik—Kasperik graduated from the Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 1969. He belonged to numerous pharmaceutical organizations as well as community planning and zoning committees. He is a member of the Saint Vincent Alumni Council, Prep Reunion Committee and Saint Rose Catholic Church where he serves as an usher and marriage preparation leader. He and his wife, Rosalie, have two children, Kathy and Jim. 33

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Dennis L. Zeitler, C’70, was named Cranberry Person of the Year for his work at MSA in Cranberry and for his involvement with Cranberry Woods Business Park, which is nearing its final stage of development.

Thomas F. Kurimsky, C’71, just celebrated 40 years at Glens Falls Hospital. Lloyd Casey, C’50, in the dark suit next to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper during signing into law of a bill allowing farmers to grow industrial hemp in the state.

Class News 1950s Lloyd Casey, C’50, reports a bill passed that he sponsored as senator in the General Assembly of Colorado in 1996 to allow the farmers to grow industrial hemp. He was invited to attend the signing by the hemp people who were calling it ‘The Casey Bill’ in his honor.

Service event at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland.

Jerry L. Smith, C’65, announces his oldest granddaughter, Shannon Smith, will be going to the University of New England to play Division III women’s hockey.

John Hutchinson, C’67, was invited to speak at Roselle Catholic High School’s commencement ceremony. He was the first Valedictorian at Roselle Catholic High School fifty years ago.

Carl S. Baumeister, C’68, was honored by the Adams Memorial Library with the 2013 Harold A. Stewart Amicus Libri (Friend of the Book) Award at the library’s 24th Annual Spring Reception May 24.

James Kraybill, C’68, announces his grandson, Robert Maverick, was born on July 7, 2012.

1960s James D. Bendel, C’60, D’85, (pictured above) was this year’s recipient of the First Class Patriot Achievement Award from the Financial Planning Association of Pittsburgh. The organization made a $10,000 donation in his name to Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard, which provides shelter and services to homeless veterans. The award was presented during the second annual Saluting

1970s Justin F. Krellner, C’70, regional manager of financial services delivery, vice president and trust officer, was recognized for serving more than forty years in the banking industry by Citizens & Northern Bank at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Group 4 meeting held in Williamsport. He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

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1980s Richard P. Mulcahy, Ph.D., C’80, professor of history and political science at the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, recently published his second book, Hungary Through the

Centuries: Studies in Honor of Professors Steven Bela Vardy and Agnes Huszar Vardy. John K. Greiner, Esq, C’82, has been elected president of the Westmoreland Bar Association.

Michael Cook, B.S., D.O., M.B.A., M.S., C’84, is a coauthor of two papers accepted for presentation at the XVII World Meeting of the International Union of Phlebology in Boston, September 8-13, 2013. The titles of the abstracts are “The role of lymphoscintigraphy in venous ablation” and “The role of lymphoscintigraphy in the differential diagnosis of popliteal cysts.”

Michael Kritiotis, C’84, a Certified Public Accountant, was named Director of Decision Support and Planning at Saint Clair Hospital.

Joseph M. Bukovac, C’86, is an advocate for the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (www.UMDF.ORG)

Thomas J. Lopez, C’86, was promoted to the rank of Knight Grand Cross, Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a Papal order under the protection of the Holy See during a Memorial Mass on the Feast of Saints

Michael, Gabriel and Raphael Archangels. His wife, Christine, was also promoted to the rank of Lady Grand Cross. Insignia were conferred upon them by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, his Beatitude Archbishop Fouad Twal, who concelebrated this Memorial Mass with a number of bishops from the North Central Lieutenancy. The Memorial Mass of Promotion and Solemn Mass of Investiture were held at the Saint John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tom and his wife are also Knight and Dame of Magistral Grace, Sovereign Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes, and of Malta (Order of Malta, American Association.)

Gene Battistella, D.O., C’88, co-owner and physician at West Hills Medical Providers, was re-elected to the board of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA.)

1990s Joseph Ancosky, C’92, graduated from Robert Morris University on May 10 with a doctorate of philosophy in instructional management and leadership. He is manager of program management with Highmark and resides in Peters Township with his wife, Michelle, and three daughters.

Kim R. Avolio, D.O., C’95, has joined the Excela Health Physician Practices, serving patients through Excela Square at Norwin.

Chris Rodkey, C’99, was awarded the 2013 James H. Burness Excellence in Teaching Award at Penn State York, where he is an Instructor of Philosophy and Religious Studies.

2000s Matthew Galando, C’02, was named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list. FALL 2013

psychology at Capella University. She is a preschool teacher at Bright Horizons, Pittsburgh.

Joseph Adamoski, C’07, has

Kate (Christianson) Skopp, C’04, at Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett’s Jobs 1st Mission to Brazil and Chile.

Anthony Marciano, C’00, in order to enhance his continued knowledge and understanding of Christ, will begin a two-year cohort program with the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in September of 2013, which will result in the Commissioned Ruling Elder designation.

David Safin, C’00, earned a master of fine arts in film digital technology from Chatham University in August 2013. His thesis film, The Birthday Present, featured performances from

Ryan Koenig, C’05, Natalie Baverso, C’05 and Jim Berger, C’04, and was shot by Alexander Byers, C’08. Dr. James Shaffer, C’00, has joined Dr. Phillip States in Family Practice at the Marchand Office, Punxsutawney.

Stephanie A. Hotz, C’01, holds a master’s degree from Duquesne University and is employed as a school counselor at Derry Area High School.

Ashley E. Fritz, C’02, works as the sales and marketing coordinator for Senior LIFE (Living Independently For the Elderly) www.seniorlifepa.com.

Adam J. Cecchetti, C’03, and two partners formed a company called Déjà vu Security that large corporations can hire to break into computer systems before the bad guys get there. Cecchetti, who earned a master’s degree in information networking from the school of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2005 from Carnegie Mellon University, is now living in Seattle.

Kate (Christianson) Skopp, C’04, in April 2013, had the opportunity as part of Pennsylvania’s Office of International Business Development to plan, prepare and attend Governor Corbett’s Jobs 1st Mission to Brazil and Chile. Above is a picture of Kate and the traveling members of the delegation. She spearheaded the Economic Development portion of the mission and assisted the company Wipro in establishing its Pennsylvania facility, which will create 74 jobs in Chambersburg and announced this in São Paulo, Brazil.

Breann R. Dumpert, C’06, an accountant at Clark Contractors in Bedford, has graduated with a 4.0 grade point average from Mount Aloysius College, where she earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting.

Regina Gamberoni, C’07, was named Washington High School & Academy’s (Princess Anne, Maryland) 2013 Teacher of Year. She is in her sixth year of teaching eighth grade algebra.

Maria Lynn Pacella, C’06, was awarded her Ph.D. in health psychology on May 10, 2013 from Kent State University, Ohio. In July, She began a postdoctoral research position at the Center for Aids Intervention Research, housed in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

Samantha Watko, C’06, received her master’s degree in 2012 in child and adolescent

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been promoted to senior staff accountant at The Catanese Group. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Anthony Fiumara, C’07, earned a master of science degree from McDaniel College in May, 2012.

nity, school and optometry profession. She was also president and member of the Gold Key National Optometric Honor Society and Lions Club during her four years at Salus University.

Amanda M. Como, Esq. C’09, earned a J.D. from Ohio Northern University School of Law and is now an associate at the Law Offices of Benjamin F. Goodwin, Esquire, www.goodwinlegal.com

Joanna M. Hanlon, C’09, is

Beth A. Neel, C’07, graduated in May from Seton Hill University, Greensburg with a master of science degree in physician assistant studies.

Jared M. Bundy, C’08, earned a master of science degree in business administration from California University of Pennsylvania in 2010 and is employed as a marketing / communications/ social media director at Westmoreland County Community College.

pursuing a master’s degree in human resource management at Strayer University, Cincinnati, where she is the director of admissions.

2010s

Amy Franek, C’08, was

Garrett C. Hazlett, C’10, is an

awarded her doctorate from Duquesne University and is currently employed by Fluvanna County Public Schools in Palmyra, Virginia.

accountant for R & L Development in Homer City.

Matthew Houston, C’08, graduated in 2011 from New York Chiropractic College. He owns MMHouston Chiropractic at Hayes Chiropractic in BaldwinWhitehall.

James Porter, C’08, earned his masters from Villanova University in 2011 and is employed by Talisman Energy in Cranberry Township.

Tiffany A. Burick, C’09, graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park on Sunday, May 26 in a ceremony held at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. She was honored with the Donald H. Evans, O.D. Award during the graduate luncheon and awards ceremony in honor of her service to the commu-

Kayla Palyas, C’10, graduated with a master of science degree in physician assistant studies from Seton Hill University and passed her National Boards to become a board certified Physician Assistant (PA-C.)

Carl Peters, C’10, is a customer service associate at PNC Bank, Butler, and has joined his future wife, Tracy Faletti, in the purchase of the Worthington Market, formerly known as Long’s Worthington Market.

Benjamin T. “ Ben” Probst, C’10, received his M.S.Ed. in Counseling with a marriage and family therapy concentration from Duquesne University May 3.

Keith L. Purdy, III, C’10, is a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army.

Abrey G. Suscovich, C’10, is pursuing a reading specialist

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Michael Vitale, C’11; and Nicholas C. Zello, C’04.

certification at the University of Pittsburgh. She is a substitute teacher.

Casey Anne-Marie Conroy, C’05, and Christopher J. Ger-

Alexis D. Davis, C’11, is a prekindergarten teacher at Great Expectations Childcare Center, Blairsville.

mond on May 18, 2013 at Saint Vincent Basilica with Father

Rene Kollar, O.S.B., P’65, C’70, S’74, officiating.

Elizabeth A. Elkin, C’11, is a financial analyst at Kennametal, Inc.

James V. Natale, C’05, and Jill Marie Krempecki on October 13, 2012 at Saint Paul Church, Greensburg. Following a honeymoon to Saint Lucia, the couple is residing in Greensburg.

Aaron Jones, C’11, is a financial adviser with Indiana Insurance. He holds property/casualty and life/health insurance licenses, as well as a stockbroker’s license. Jones also coaches high school football and recreational soccer in Blairsville and Derry.

Sheldon Loughner, C’11, works

Saint Vincent alumni attending the wedding of Michael Walsh, C’96, and Hillary Hazlett on June 8 were, from left, Chuck Manoli P’45, C’51, D’05; Rich Schulte P’64, C’68; Dave Hansz C’96; Mike and Hillary Walsh; Joe Farrell C’68; Matt Mancuso C’96; Mike Kriak C’96 and Brother Norman Hipps O.S.B., P’61, C’66, S’69, president.

at UPMC Sports Medicine, Pittsburgh.

Alan M Erceg on April 27. Alumni in attendance included Leanne Gallo, C’06, maid of honor; and Jennifer (Poach) Moore, C’06.

math teacher and football coach at Derry Area High School.

Aimee Yatzkanic, C’11, recently

Shawna Woloshun, C’12, is em-

Krystin M. Lowers, C’07, and Matthew J. Hanley, C’07, on August 25, 2012. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica.

Alexandria C. Muzika, C’10, and Shane D. Simmons, C’10, and their wedding party.

ployed as an outreach coordinator at Redstone Highlands.

Sadie Stresky, C’13, started a

Michael A. Walsh, C’96, and

Brother Maximilian M. Maxwell, O.S.B., C’07, and Father Benoit Alloggia, O.S.B., S 04.

Rachel M. Komarinski, C’09,

Hillary Hazlett on June 8 at Lime Spring Farm in Lancaster. The newlyweds live in Harrisburg.

Michael J. Azzarello, C’10; James S. Berger, C’04; Coach Bret Colbert; Emily A. Fedor, C’11; Frederick J. Findley, III, C’05; Patrick G. Flaherty, C’04;

August 3, 2013 with celebrants

and Dr. Angelica Laib on September 1. The couple took a honeymoon trip to Park City, Utah, and Cancun, Mexico.

Marriages

Naugle on May 4. Saint Vincent alumni and athletic personnel shown in the group photo are:

Jason N. Seidling, C’07, and Jeanine Marie Kelly, C’08, on

Dr. Matthew Houston, C’08,

job at 321Blink on July 1.

James Edward “Jimmy” Petruska, C’04, and Kelly Ann

topher Swab on December 22, 2012 at the Church of the Assumption. Following a honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico, they are now living in Pittsburgh.

Samantha N. Watko, C’06, and

Joseph M. Mylant, C’11, is a

earned a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She works at Family Behavioral Resources in Indiana.

Erin McGrath, C’06, and Chris-

and Ryan M. Humbert on May 4 at Saint Vincent Basilica with The Petruskas and Saint Vincent alumni and athletic department guests.

Christopher W. Gillies, C’09; Taylor Guido, C’12; Coach Tom Harbert; Coach Tim Herbener;

Kenneth J. Kerchenske, C’04; Sean King, C’09; Steven R. Leuschel, C’08; Bo Litwiler, C’04; Melissa N. Mansur, C’13; Lau-

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ren M. Martino, C’10; Brother Maximilian M. Maxwell, O.S.B., C’07; Devin McGrath, C’13; Michael W. Medved, C’09; Trainer Matt Mesaro; Michael E. Neal, C’04; Trainer Ben Varilek; Michelle (Moss) Vitale, C 11;

Father Thomas Curry, O.S.B., S’02, as celebrant. Robert H. Ohler, III, C’09, and Julianna M. Priola on June 8 at Saint Vincent Basilica.

Christopher Rea, C’09, and Mary King, C’10, on September 29, 2012.

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Benjamin A. Carroll, C’03, to Kayla J. Menear. A summer wedding will be held.

Michael Edgar, C’05, to Amanda Braddock. They are planning a spring wedding in Pittsburgh.

Samantha Watko, C’06, to Alan Erceg. A spring wedding is planned.

Beth A. Neel, C’07, to Dr. Matthew and Brittany Collins and Saint Vincent alumni.

Matthew Woleslagle. They have chosen an August wedding date.

Jennifer R. Tatone, C’09, and

Jared M. Bundy, C’08, to

Matthew G. Borbonus on September 8, 2012. The newlyweds took a wedding trip to Yellowstone National Park.

Amanda Titler, C’09, and Daniel Gleixner, C’09, on May 18 at Saint Vincent Basilica with Father Jean-Luc Zadroga, O.S.B., S’00, officiating.

George E. Lion, III, C’10, and Brianne A. Nero on June 15 at Saint Vincent Basilica with

Father Bonaventure Curtis, O.S.B., S’10, as celebrant. Alexandria C. Muzika, C’10, and Shane D. Simmons, C’10, on July 27 at Saint Vincent Basilica.

Brittany C. Billow, C’11, and Matthew L. Collins, C’11, on May 25 at Saint Vincent Basilica with Father Bonaventure Curtis, O.S.B., S’10, as celebrant.

Katelyn Jo Blotzer, C’12, and Neil P. Saracco, C’03, on June 22 at Saint Vincent Basilica.

Engagements Jack M. Rubano, C’98, to Megan Elizabeth McCarthy. A summer wedding will be held at Our Lady of the Snows Church, Clarks Summit.

Mary K. Detwiler, C’00, to Troy Pasquinelli. A November wedding will be held.

Charles M. “Chuck” Holland, C’00, to Lindsay A. Reddington, C’07. Stephanie A. Hotz, C’01, to Mark W. Freeman. A July wedding will be held at Saint Michael’s Church, Rector.

Joseph W. Landy, III, C’02, to Jacqueline Marie Demma. A fall 2014 wedding is scheduled.

Taylor L. Grabiak, C’11, and Daniel A. Kilmer, C’12, on April

Anne Elizabeth Blakeslee. The wedding will be held on June 14 in Latrobe.

Amy Franek, C’08, to James Porter, C’08. They are planning a June wedding.

Joanna Maria Hanlon, C’09, to Brian Joseph Gossett. An August wedding will be held in Fairfield.

Garrett C. Hazlett, C’10, to Marysa Jo Gorski. The couple will be married in September of 2014.

Carl M. Peters, C’10, to Tracy Faletti. They plan a spring wedding.

Keith L. Purdy, III, C’10, to Marisa Anne Caruso. They will be married in December.

Alexis Dawn Davis, C’11, to Kenneth M. Scavinicky, Jr. A 2014 wedding is planned in Lewisville.

27 at Saint Vincent Basilica with

Elizabeth A. Elkin, C’11,

Father Myron Kirsch, O.S.B.

to Kenneth D. Mickinac. A November 16, 2013 wedding will be held at Saint Vincent Basilica.

officiating.

Megan Aleandri, C’11, and John Blink on May 18 at the Ligonier Country Inn. The maid of honor was Regina Brinza,

Sheldon L. Loughner, C’11, to

C’11.

Ashley Klingensmith. A summer wedding is planned.

Michael Vitale, C’11, and

Aimee G. Yatzkanic, C’11, to

Michelle Moss on October 13, 2012 at Saint Vincent Basilica with Rev. Fred Byrne, O.S.B., Rev. Kevin Fazio, and the Very

Shawna Woloshun, C’12, to

Rev. Daniel Mahoney, VF.

Cory A. Mondics.

Charles M. Holland, C’00, and Lindsay A. Reddington, C’07

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Condolences Vincent J. Gocke, C’52, on the loss of his wife, Mary, on April 30.

Richard Doll, C’57, on the loss of his wife, Sandy, on May 1.

Julius “Jules” Bellone, C’59, on the death of his sister, Eleanor Bellone on June 29.

Rev. Athanasius C. Cherry, O.S.B., C’64, S’68, on the loss of his brother, Regis A. Cherry, on December 9, 2012.

The Very Rev. Earl J. Henry, O.S.B., P’55, C’60, S’64, and Patricia “Trish” Henry, C’95, on the loss of his brother and her uncle, Cyril W. Henry, on June 24.

Rev. Chad R. Ficorilli, O.S.B., C’73, S’79, on the loss of his mother, Eleanor (Alfonsi) Ficorilli, on August 10.

Joseph Tauber, C’78, on the loss of his mother, Anna Tauber, in March, 2013, and his father, Aloysius Tauber, in June.

Aldo J. Prosperi, M.D., C’80, Stephanie A. Prosperi, M.D., C’90, Anne H. (Prosperi) Knapp, C’92, and Blase A. Prosperi, C’12, on the loss of their father and grandfather, respectively, Aldo O. Prosperi, C’53, on September 8.

Michael Gans, C’82, Carissa Gans, SHU’83, and Amanda Gans, C 14, on the loss of their mother-in-law, mother and grandmother, respectively, Mary Aloisi, on February 28.

Alison Roberts Brazzeal, C’95, and Andy Roberts, C’69, on the loss of her husband and his son-in-law, Cameron Brazzeal, in July.

Laura (Parana) Vance, C’03, and Glen Vance, C’00, on the loss of their mother and motherin-law, respectively, Susan Parana, on June 14.

David Miller. A spring wedding will be held in Greensburg.

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Deaths Gerald V. Marron, C’36, on

George Doran, C’61, on November 30, 2011.

John L. Colle, C’65, on May 5.

June 30.

Michael Safian, C’67, on March

Frederic E. Calderazzo, P’40,

died on August 20.

Bruce C. Forsyth, C’79, on May

Donald J. Sauers, P’40, C’47,

14.

on June 4.

Joseph C. Stynchula, Sr., C’79,

Charles King, P’44, C’78, on

on July 29.

April 16.

Michael J. Ardoline, Jr., C 86,

Paul A. Thomas, C 49, on

on April 18.

February 25.

Dr. Timothy E. Evans, S’86, on

Vincent N. Lepidi, C’50, on

April 10.

March 21.

Vincent Joseph Pacini, C 90,

Melina Ruth Burt

John M. Tushim, C’50, on May

on June 11.

Melina Ruth Burt to John Burt, C’04, and his wife, Krystle Eleamos Burt, C’07, on January 23.

John A. Smialowski, III, C 91,

William G. Ferguson, C’52, on

on May 22.

October 27, 2012.

Births

Richmond H. Ferguson III, C’53, on March 27.

Adam Gregory Walker Adam Gregory Walker to

Valerie (Rogers) Walker, C’08, and her husband, Gregory Walker, on April 3.

Aldo O. Prosperi, C’53, on September 8.

George J. Bullion, P’54, on September 6.

William F. “Bill” Tepper, C’54,

Scarlett May Conklin

on December 1, 2012.

Atty. James H. McConomy, P’55, on August 27. Ronald Polak, C’57, on August 24.

Samuel David Redinger with Everett, 6, and Patty, 4 1/2.

Scarlett May Conklin to Amanda Conklin, C’08, and her husband, Jordan Conklin, C’08, on May 30.

Harper Paige Probst Harper Paige to Benjamin T. “Ben” Probst, C’10, and Casie (Poorbaugh) Probst, C’10, on June 30.

Samuel David Redinger to

Jacob G. “Sonny” Farrah, C’57, on June 9.

Thomas E. Herald, C’59, on March 9.

Andrea (Ferraco) Redinger, C’01 and her husband, David Redinger, on January 22. Sam joins big brother Everett (6) and big sister Patty (4 1/2).

John J. Roman, C’59, on September 11.

Joseph L. Sterck, P’59, C 63, on October 31, 2012.

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Ilsa June Urbaniak to Robb Urbaniak, C’02, and his wife, Amanda Urbaniak, on June 19.

John Patrick Palcsey to Michael R. Palcsey, C ‘08, G’12, and

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Stacy L. (Tokar) Palcsey, C’09.

Caitlyn Marie Johnson Caitlyn Marie Johnson to

Courtney (Buhl) Johnson, C’11, and husband, Matt, on May 13.

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