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Another  year  comes  to  a  dose/another  ripple  in  the  pond.  During 
past  year ,  friends  have  been  made  and  friends  have  been  lost.  Lost  but  noO 
forgotten;  a  ripple  in  our  lives  mat  will  stay  with  us  forever.  In  a  way,  life  is 
like  the  ripples  you  see  in  a  j/ond.  Its'  start  can  be  made  by  something  as 
inconsequential  as  the  tiniest  eff  pebbles  tossed  in  the  water.  However,  that 
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Our  lives  are  forever  changed  by  the  ripples  that  we  meet  on  our  ever 

expanding  journey.  Ripples  are  also  the  changes  that  we  see  in  ourselves 

as  we  mature  and  grow.  One  of  the  great  ripples  that  form  in  our  lives  occur 

when  we  leave  for  college,  or  simply  the  first  time  that  we  venture  out  on 

our  own.  In  the  four  years  that  we  spend  here  at  DVC,  we  create  thousands 

upon  thousands  of  ripples,  both  the  happy  and  the  sad.  Remember  the 

friends  you  have  made,  for  they  will  be  the  ripples  which  impact  you  the 

most.  Remember  the  good  times  and  the  bad,  for  those  are  the  ripples  that 

have  changed  your  life. 

Doss  Thomas 

"Remember  eyerythingJbr  what  is  Be,  but  ripples  xrta  pond" 


Rodnev  and  Barbara  Gilbert 

200  8  Cornucopia  Dedicatees 


In  1971,  Mr.  Rodney  Gilbert  received  his  BA.  degree  in  Animal  Industries  from  the  University  of  Connecticut.  Mr. 
Gilbert  continued  his  studies  at  the  University  of  Connecticut  and  received  his  MA  degree  in  Animal  Production 
in  1973.  While  attending  the  university,  Mr.  Gilbert  met  his  now  wife  and  fellow  dedicatee,  Mrs.  Barbara  Gilbert. 
Mrs.  Gilbert  received  her  BA.  in  1973  and  the  couple  started  their  exciting  lives  at  Delaware  Valley  College. 
Mr.  Gilbert  is  an  Assistant  Professor  of  Animal  Science  and  Superintendent  of  Farm  3.  Mrs.  Gilbert  worked  as  a 
substitute  teacher  for  Central  Bucks  before  their  children  Katherine,  Seth,  and  Hannah  were  born.  Now  she 
works  at  the  Piper  Vet  Clinic  and  volunteers  her  time  to  helping  with  lambing  and  farrowing  at  the  farm.  Both  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Gilbert  have  taught  numerous  courses  during  their  years  here  at  Del  Val.  Mr.  Gilbert  has  taught 
everything  from  Beef  and  Swine  Science  to  Dairy  and  Livestock  Genetics  and  Livestock  Evaluation.  Mrs.  Gilbert 
has  taught  the  Animal  Husbandry  Techniques  course,  Poultry  Science  and  has  helped  with  the  Introduction  to 
Animal  Science  course.  With  their  unforgettable  antics  in  the  classroom  and  their  remarkable  patience  around  the 
farm,  this  couple  will  always  be  remembered  by  their  students.  Students  love  this  couple  so  much  that  they  have 
helped  Mr.  Gilbert  win  the  NACTA  Outstanding  Teacher  Award.  And  even  though  this  award  is  added  to  many 
other  awards,  Mr.  Gilbert  remains  unbelievably  humble. 

While  it  sounds  like  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  have  occupied  all  the  useable  hours  in  a  normal  day,  they  have  only  just 
begun.  Both  are  very  active  in  their  church  and  in  the  community  and  can  be  seen  helping  out  with  a  variety  of  4- 
H  and  FFA  events.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  are  also  big  participants  in  campus  events  and  are  advisors  for  the  Block 
and  Bridle  Club  and  the  Equine  Club,  respectfully. 

The  true  devotion  to  the  success  of  their  students  is  what  makes  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  favorites  among  students. 
As  such,  it  is  with  great  pride  and  honor  that  the  2007-2008  Cornucopia  Staff  would  like  to  dedicate  Enduring 
Impressions  to  Mr.  Rodney  Gilbert  and  Mrs.  Barbara  Gilbert.  As  classes  come  and  go,  the  impressions  that  this 
couple  have  set  in  their  many  students  will  last  long  after  the  time  at  Delaware  Valley  College  is  over  and  will 
immortalize  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Gilbert  in  all  the  lives  they  touch. 


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Graduates 


For  the  past  four  years,  the  graduating  class  of  2008  has 
been  the  guiding  force  behind  Delaware  Valley  College's 
successes.  You  have  shaped  the  college  community  as  well  as 
yourselves  into  what  everyone  sees  today.  Now  you  are 
prepared  to  go  on  one  of  the  greatest  adventures  known  to 
humankind.  That  journey  is  life;  the  destination  is  unknown  and 
the  paths  are  many  and  as  varied  as  you  are.  Your  time  here 
is  at  and  end;  you  have  spent  the  last  four  years  learning  and 
living.  With  those  experiences  you  leave  as  adults  ready  to 
take  on  the  world.  Now  is  ycjui^teaeej^o  make  your  ripple 
upon  the  world. 

Remember  all  that  /Kas  happened  to  you  here\  at  DelVal, 
whether  good  or  J6ad,  for  those  are  the  memories  that  will 
help  you  get  thrdugh  life.  Remember  all  the  friends  Vhat  you 
have  made,  for  those  are  the  people^etrdiave  nrafck^and 
impression  upolrlAnd  remember  thaHio  matter 
in  the  yrorld  you\will  always  bo^remembered  here.  For  it  is 
here/at  Delaware  Valley  College  that  you  have  left  a  ripple 

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60  to  all  the  graduates  of  the  class  of  2008 
Congratulations  and  Cood  tuck! 


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"Jt  is  from  numberless  diverse  acts  dt  courage  and  held  that 
humarLtefory  is  shaped  Each  time  a  marLstands  up  for  aru 
ideal  or  acts  to  improve  the  bt  of  others,  or  strikes  out 
again^:  injustice,  he  sends  forth  a  tiny  rippb  of  hopeJ' 

^Robert  Francis  Kennedy 


Bethany  L.  Alexander  Jason  Arce 


Andrew  L.  Auble  Taryn  D.  Bainbridge  Brandi  A.  Baker 


Jessica  L.  Baldwin  Nikki  L.  Barnes 


Thomas  Baxter 


D.  bean  Lisa  M.  Bednarz 


Brooke  Lynn  BenneLL  Alison  N.  Bilbee  Hailey  /,  black 


Uric  A.  Borlz  Amanda  E.  Boyd         Christine  M.  Brinkmar 


Class  of  2008 


Zena  D.  Bryant 


a  L.  ftuccella  Jenni 


Annie  Chan 


Jaclyn  E.  Christman  Vallerie  E.  Clark  Meredith  L.  Cole  Angela  &.  Cornacchia  (Sean  D.  Corr 


Samantha  Dailey  Katherine  E.  Darger  Stacey  Davis 


What  is  a  memory?  Memories  are  in  essence  a  feast. 
Actions  and  experiences  are  the  ingredients;  life  is 
the  recipe.  My  hope  is  that  your  time  cooking  at  Del 
Val  has  produced  something  filling  and  rich.  Even 
though  this  process  may  have  been  difficult  it  has 
preserved  our  strength  of  character. 


Let  there  be  quality  in  the  diet  of  your 
life.  Remember,  there  is  no  substitute  for  fresh 
ingredients  like  creativity  and  confidence.  Make  sure 
your  new  memories  are,  and  may  the  spices  of  love 
and  laughter  flow  freely  upon  you. 


People  you  meet  may  be  acquired  tastes.  Don't  fear  new  flavors.  If  you  do  not  have  a  pallet  for 
someone,  let  them  know.  Keep  those  who  comfort  you  close,  you  will  need  them.  Convenience  in  life  doesn't 
always  equate  to  quality.  Like  a  fine  wine,  your  life  will  age,  yet  despite  there  being  dust  on  the  bottle,  it  is  truly 
about  what's  inside. 


Graduation  will  be  our  banquet.  We  all  will  bring  something  to  table.  Tears  of  sorrow  and  joy,  solemn 
prayers  for  those  lost  on  the  way,  and  for  many  a  sense  of  relief.  Let  us  reap  the  bounty  of  which  we  have 
sowed.  The  fertile  fields  of  Delaware  Valley  College  once  again  have  yielded  a  premium  crop.  We  are  the  fruit 
of  that  harvesL.we  are  Aggies...,but  most  importantly  we  are  the  class  of  2008! 


Stephen  M.  Deimert, 

Delaware  Valley  College 

Student  Government  President:  2007-2008 


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Waker 

President  Class  dt  2008 


Delaware  Valley  College  Graduates  of  2008, 

Congratulations!  We  have  overcome  another  stepping  stone  and  achieved  yet  another  goal.  Our  time 
here  at  DVC  has  provided  an  education  that  we  will  carry  with  us  for  the  rest  of  our  lives,  and  with  that,  the  art 
of  professionalism  and  having  to  dig  in  and  get  dirty  to  get  the  experience  we  need.  Unfortunately  or 
fortunately,  our  time  at  DVC  has  passed;  but  here,  for  many  us,  we  have  found  friends,  loves,  memories,  jobs, 
interests,  and  hobbies  that  will  be  unforgettable  tagalongs  throughout  our  lives.  We  have  laughed,  cried,  and 
been  sentimental  and  apathetic.  We  have  learned  that  education  isnt  all  we  need  in  life.  A  small  measure  of 
wisdom  finally  makes  sense  thanks  to  the  influence  of  habits,  beliefs,  personal  experiences,  traditions,  and 
cultures  which  have  helped  us  identify  with  who  we  are. 

I  encourage  you  to  find  what  truly  makes  you  happy  in  life  and  never  settle  for  anything  less.  What  is  personally 
satisfying  for  you  can  never  be  replaced.  You  owe  it  to  yourself  to  overstep  your  boundaries  and  overshoot 
your  goals.  And  when  things  dont  work  out,  move  on;  there  is  obviously  something  better  for  you  elsewhere,  and 
you  deserve  it. 

Though  we  will  all  tread  our  chosen  paths,  I  hope  you  remember  what  made  DelVal  worthwhile  to  you,  and  I 

hope  to  see  you  in  the  years  to  come. 

Good  luck  in  all  of  your  endeavors.  God  Bless. 


Liz  Walker 


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Kate  Halb 


Thomas  J.  Fuimer  Anne  T.  Furlons 


vj  E.  Harpster         Matthew  F.  Heitzman  Erin  M.  Heller 


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sworth  Laura  K.  Hussev 


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:lissa  Rosemary 

S  G  B,  \te-President 

To  the  class  of  2008: 

From  the  moment  I  stepped  foot  onto  this  campus,  | 
I  felt  overwhelming  joy  fill  my  body.  (Seeing  the 
beauty  that  stood  before  me,  I  realized  that  I  had   £ 
found  the  college  of  my  dreams.   From  that  point 
forward,  I  would  create  long-lasting  memories  to 
cherish.  As  each  new  class  enters  DVC,  1 
recognize  how  fast  we  have  matured.  Viewing  the 
classes  below  us  do  the  same  is  remarkable.  I  can 
remember  move-in  day:  the  nervous  faces  of 
students,  the  tears  from  the  parents,  the  welcome   J 
arms  of  faculty  and  staff;  the  realization  that  we 
were  not  teenagers  anymore  who  could  sneak  out 
late  to  watch  the  newest  horror  film,  or  request 
money  for  a  shopping  spree  at  the  mall.  We  were  I 
once  freshman,  yet  the  title  never  seemed  to 
frighten  us. 

Now,  we  have  become  men  and  women  of  tomorrow,  and  DelVal  has  done  its'  finest  to  build  the  foundation.  I 
remember  the  first  time  we  took  our  first  steps  outside  in  a  rainstorm  to  walk  to  class.  Every  year  I  smirk  to  see 
each  student's  reactions.  The  college  checklist  of  DVC  should  include  rain  boots,  a  canoe,  and  a  paddle  to 
prepare  for  the  monsoon. 

Each  class  is  unique  in  what  they  bring  forth  to  this  college.  From  this,  we  have  grown  to  become  a  more  diverse 
group,  speaking  for  what  we  believe  in.  (Still,  we  work  together  as  one  unit.  I  do  know  one  concept  we  share  in 
common:  the  idea  of  making  our  college  years  the  best,  never  to  fail  and  always  to  succeed  at  what  we  set  our 
hearts  to.  Class  of  2008,  we  have  accomplished  out  ambition. 

With  a  determined  and  hard-working  attitude,  we  have  excelled  far  beyond  what  we  could  ever  imagine.  We 
entered  as  young  adults,  yet  we  leave  triumphant  as  individuals.  Many  things  have  occurred  since  our  first  year,  and 
we  have  grown.never  letting  anything  weigh  us  down.  The  definition  of  a  team  is  a  distinguishable  set  of  two  or  more 
individuals  who  interact  dynamically,  interdependently  and  adapfively  to  achieve  specified,  shared  and  valued 
objectives,  the  class  of  2008. 

ON  May  24th,  2008,  we  slide  our  tassels  over  and  become  Delaware  Valley  College  alumni.  We  understand  why  our 
colleagues,  professors,  and  superiors  have  informed  us  to  enjoy  every  second  of  our  life  here  at  DVC.  From  the 
wise  words  of  Dr.  Seuss,  Don't  cry  because  its  over.  Smile  because  it  happened. 


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Congratulations! 
Melissa  A.  M.  Roseman 
Student  Government  board  Vice  President 


JVkmfith  Co 

Mbe-Presicfcnt,  Class  of2008 


To  the  graduating  class  of  2008: 


Congratulations  to  everyone;  we've  finally  made  it  to  the  finish  line. 

We  have  spent  the  past  few  /ears  of  our  lives  together  here  at  Del  Val,  growing  to  become  the  adults  who  will 
walk  across  the  stage  at  graduation  and  receive  the  degree  that  has  been  the  coveted  goal  of  us  all.  As  graduates, 
we  are  now  prepared  to  enter  into  what  many  have  called  the  "real  world".  The  way  that  I  see  it,  life  here  at  Del 
Val  was  the  real  world  for  all  of  us.  We  experienced  that  awkwardness  of  meeting  someone  for  the  first  time, 
homesickness  for  the  times  when  everything  seemed  easy,  giving  new  friends  the  whole  background  of  our  lives  so 
they  realize  why  we  are  the  way  we  are,  finally  fitting  in  with  a  group  of  people  that  understand  and  love  you, 
laughing  so  hard  that  your  sides  hurt,  learning  to  ask  for  help,  being  stretched  out  of  our  comfort  zones,  being 
challenged  to  go  beyond  what  we  thought  was  our  limitations,  possibly  being  misunderstood  and  frustrated,  but  at 
the  same  time,  always  being  overwhelmingly  committed  to  reaching  our  goals.  Without  each  member  of  the  senior 
class,  our  college  experiences  would  not  have  been  as  memorable  or  satisfactory.  We  have  been  our  own  support 
group,  motivation,  and  competition,  all  of  which  made  us  stronger  and  wiser,  and  the  people  who  we  are  today. 
Everything  that  has  happened  here  was  as  undeniably  real  and  comparable  to  many  of  the  challenges  that  we  have 
been  prepared  to  encounter  in  our  lives. 

We  walked  into  freshman  orientation  not  knowing  what  college  held  for  us,  and  now  we  walk  across  the  graduation 
stage  looking  back  and  reflecting  on  all  that  college  has  been.  It  is  my  hope  that  we  never  forget  the  people  we 
were  when  we  came  to  college,  the  efforts  and  sacrifices  we  have  made  to  succeed,  the  people  who  supported  us 
along  the  way,  and  the  individuals  we  have  become  today  who  made  it  to  the  finish  line.  May  we  use  what  we  have 
learned  in  the  classroom,  around  campus,  and  from  each  other  to  spring  board  into  the  rest  of  our  lives.  I  wish  the 
class  of  2008  all  the  luck,  health,  happiness,  and  strength  to  reach  every  finish  line  we  set  for  the  rest  of  our  lives. 

God  Bless, 

Meredith  Cole 

Vice-President  for  the  Class  of  2008  |5 


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Lindsey  Hyatt  Zachary  E.  Jakubowski  Ashley  E.  Janson  J.  Andrew  Jonik 


Emily  M.  Joyce  Kimberly  L.  Kancylarz  Matthew  D.  Kane 


Heather  M.  Kellermann  Kristen  L.  Kirb' 


Casie  E.  Knight 


Robert  b.  Krau*s  Amanda  L  Krcagc 


Me>:un  E.  Lapp  Chase  Edwt 


Class  d  200  8 


Michelle  M.  Lipari  Gregory  M.  Lorang  Justin  M.  Lucas 


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Jamie  L.  McLachlan  Kaith/n  L.  McLaughlin        Meghan  M.  McTamney        Christine  L.  Metzger  Katie  M.  Mick 


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Kathleen  Ann  Milach  Justin  A.  Miller 


William  Miller 


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S  G  B,  Secretary 


Class  of  2008, 

Congratulations!  It  is  unbelievable  that  our  years  at  Del  Val  are  finished.  As  we 
move  on  to  more  education  or  to  start  our  careers,  our  lives  will  forever  be 
changed  by  the  experiences  we  have  had  here.  We  have  made  memories  and 
friends  that  will  last  a  lifetime. 

This  quote  from  a  Tim  McGraw  song  made  me  think  of  our  time  spent  at  Del  Val 

and  the  friends  we've  made: 

We  all  take  different  paths  in  life,  but  no  matter  where  we  go, 
we  take  a  little  bit  of  each  other  everywhere. 


Good  luck  and  best  wishes  for  continued  success  in  the  future! 


Abby 
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Michelle  Iipari 

Secretory,  Class  ot  2008 


Class  of  2008, 

I  would  like  to  take  this  time  to  first  and  foremost  say  congratulations  on  jour  hard  work  and 
accomplishments  throughout  your  college  years.  Through  these  triumphs  and  tribulations,  we  have  all  made  it,  and  will 
begin  a  new  chapter  in  our  lives.  For  some,  it  may  be  moving  on  to  further  your  education,  and  for  others,  it  may  be 
stepping  out  into  the  real  world  to  try  the  knowledge  and  skills  that  you  have  acquired  here  at  DVC.  I  was  once 
told  that  education  is,  conceivably,  the  only  wealth  that  cannot  be  robbed. 

None  of  us  are  really  smart  enough  to  go  at  it  alone.  "We  are  educated  by  every  experience  we 
encounter,  every  interest  we  chase,  and  every  book  we  read.  We  are  influenced  by  every  person  that  we  meet. 
No  matter  what  is  in  your  future,  the  little  things  you  learn  from  others  will  have  the  most  impact  on  your  life. 
I  feel  that  during  our  college  career,  we  have  learned  many  lessons  not  only  in  education,  but  also  in  life.  The  most 
important  things  that  we  could  have  learned  cannot  be  found  in  a  textbook,  or  a  professor's  lecture.  These  lessons 
involve  hard  work,  friendship,  and  dedication.  Our  friends  gave  us  a  reason  to  drag  ourselves  out  of  bed  every 
morning  while  making  our  days  that  much  more  enjoyable.  We  have  experienced  pain,  happiness,  tragedy  and 
success,  but  it  has  always  been  together.  At  the  end  of  your  life  you  will  never  regret  not  having  passed  one  more 
test,  not  winning  one  more  football  game,  or  not  closing  one  more  deal.  You  will  regret  time  not  spent  with  a  friend, 
parent,  or  loved  one.  With  that  in  mind,  I'd  like  to  thank  everyone  who's  had  an  effect  on  my  life  here  at  Delaware 
Valley  College  for  their  inspiration. 

I  hope  that  you  will  all  have  tremendous  success  in  the  next  phase  of  your  lives,  and  I  hope  you  make  the  most  of 
every  opportunity  that  arises. 

Good  Luck  and  Thank  You, 
Michelle  Lipari 


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Cole  6.  Miller 


Andrew  Joseph 
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ara  N.  Moorman  Anne  F.  Morris 


Melissa  J.  Murphy  Sherrill  L.  Nash 


Allen  L.  Neal 


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Cia  Otiaviano 


Lyda  M.  Negron  Jessica  L.  Newman 


Donna  L.  Pair 


David  A.  Palmsevich  Jamie  M.  Peel  Channing  Pcrone  John  A.  Pcrsickel 


Isaiah  Markeith 
Pinckney 


Cyan  F.  Pope 


Mark  P.  Principato 


Elizabeth  Mari< 
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Kelly  E.  Pies 


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Melissa  A.  Poseman       Valerie  Ann  Pothermel        Kirstyn  M.  Puhlin^ 


Carrie  L.  Pye 


Nicholas  A.  Saphos 


Nicole  N.  Schoenewald 


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S  G  B  Treasurer 


DelVal  has  offered  a  wonderful  and  unique 
college  experience  that  I  strongly  believe 
could  not  be  duplicated  at  any  other 
college  or  university. 

The  relationships  I  have  made  at  DelVal 
have  taught  me  a  great  deal  about  life  and 
will  continue  to  make  impressions  upon  me 
throughout  my  life. 

DelVal  is  what  you  make  it.  It  is  very  easy 
to  get  to  know  the  faculty,  residence  life 
staff,  mailroom  staff,  dining  hall  staff, 
maintenance  staff,  housekeeping  staff,  and 
many  others. 


It  is  also  very  easy  to  feel  like  you  are  someone  who  is  an  important  part  of  the  everyday 
workings  o^  DelVal. 
However,  you  need  to  do  your  part  to  become  that  important  part  of  DelVal. 

The  environment  at  DelVal  makes  it  easy;simply  take  that  step  and  you  will  make  your  experience 
at  DelVal  and  anywhere  else  you  go  in  life  that  much  better! 


6eth  Maurer 


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Treasurer,  Class  of  2008 


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To  start  I  would  like  to  congratulate  all  of  you  for  making  it  this  far;  the  achievement  of  a  college  degree  is  no 
task,  and  each  and  every  one  of  you  deserves  a  commendation  for  your  efforts. 


I  would  also  like  to  thank  all  of  you  for  making  my  college  experience  one  of  the  greatest  of  my  life.  Without 
all  of  you,  my  time  spent  here  at  Del  Val  would  not  be  filled  with  the  great  memories  and  life  changing 
experiences  that  I  will  carry  with  me  for  the  rest  of  my  life. 


I  hope  all  of  you  carry  with  you  the  experiences,  memories,  and  life's  lessons  that  you  have  acquired  during 
your  time  here.  As  each  of  us  prepares  to  take  our  next  step  into  the  great  unknown,  I  wish  you  all  good  luck, 
health  and  great  success  in  your  futures,  no  matter  which  path  in  life  you  decide  to  take. 


Sincerely, 

Justin  T.  Fyfe 
Class  of  2008 


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6tephanie  M.  Schuh  Sara  A.  (Schwartz  Jennifer  A.  Scire  Ashley  T.  Scollon 


Christine  L.  Seelaus  Katie  A.  Sickles 


Corrie  L  Small 


Kelly  Smith 


Samantha  Helen 
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Christophe 
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Allison  A  Stock  Elizabeth  M.  Tatarsky 


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Katie  S.  Thomas  Lisa  M.  Torzewski 


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Lauren  Venuto  Christine  L.  Wagner         Brandy  L.  Wakeman         Elizabeth  A.  Walker  Sara  Wallet 


Jamie  Beth  Weddle  Katherine  J.  Wehr  Jaime  L.  Weicheld  Blair  L.  Welter  David  P.  Wilbur 


Andrea  L.  Wolf  Jonathan  Zadrejko  Bonnie  L.  Zobel 


You  are  educated.  Your  certificationJs  irxvour  degree.  You  may  think 
of  it  as  the  ticket  to  the  good  life.  Let  me  ask  vou  to  think  of  an_ 
alternative.  Think  of  it  as  your  ticket  to  change  the  world." 

-Tom  Brokaw 


Wesley  Sharp 

S  G  B,  Member-at-Iarge 


Dear  Class  of  2008, 

It  has  been  my  pleasure  to  serve  the  student  body  as  the  (Student  Government  Board  Member  at  Large. 
I  could  not  have  asked  to  server  with  a  better  executive  team. 

Though  many  members  were  new  to  the  board,  everything  seemed  to  run  just  as  smoothly  as  it  did  in 
the  past 

I  hope  that  the  things  that  we  accomplished  this  year  will  benefit  future  students  of  Delaware  Valley  College 
and  help  to  make  this  a  better  place  for  all. 


Wesley  Sharp 

SGB  Member  at  Large  2007-2008 


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Ja&ne  McIaeWarL 
Senate  Representative, 


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Dear  Class  of  2008, 

When  Charles  Dickens  said,  "It  was  the  best  of  times;  it  was  the  worst  of  times."  I  believe  that  this  holds  true  for 
our  college  careers.  Throughout  all  of  the  good  times  and  the  bad,  we  have  all  been  there  for  one  another,  and  I 
hope  that  our  recollection  of  the  past  four  (or  five)  years  together  will  be  a  positive  one.  Although,  graduating 
may  put  some  of  us  in  dismay,  we  will  always  have  our  memories  to  reflect  on,  and  we  will  always  carry  the  past 
four  years  with  us.  We  all  took  DelVal  for  what  it  was  worth,  and  we  will  move  on  with  our  heads  held  high.  I  am 
sure  that  some  of  us  wish  that  we  did  a  little  more  and  others  wish  they  did  a  little  less.  However,  always 
remember  that  everything  that  you  did  was,  at  that  moment,  exactly  what  you  wanted  to  do.  We  should  leave 
Delaware  Valley  College  with  no  regrets,  but  with  the  life  lessons  that  we  will  forever  carry  in  our  hearts. 
We  will  always  look  back  on  our  very  first  day  of  freshman  year,  the  day  we  never  thought  would  come.  We 
walked  onto  campus  and  into  our  dorm  rooms  for  the  first  time,  knowing  that  our  lives  at  DelVal  would  be  great. 
It  is  hard  to  believe  that  that  day  was  four  years  ago,  and  we  are  now  leaving  our  comfort  zone  and  moving  on  to 
the  real  world.  However,  being  here,  at  the  end  of  our  college  life,  proves  that  we  have  successfully  made  the 
transition  between  then  and  now,  which  gives  hope  that  we  will  be  able  to  adjust  to  our  new  lifestyle  next  year 
and  all  the  years  to  come. 

We  all  have  our  own  unique  memories,  ranging  from  Farm  3  to  the  crazy  nights  of  karaoke  and  the  dances.  We  will 
never  forget  the  N5I  and  late  night  snacks  at  the  pub.  But,  most  of  all,  we  will  remember  each  other.  We  will 
remember  how  everyone  had  some  effect  on  who  we  are  and  who  we  will  always  be.  60,  with  that,  Good  Luck  to 
the  Class  of  2008. 


Jaime  McLachlan 

Class  of  08  Senate  Rep 

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During  the  academic  year,  there  comes  a  time  when  Delaware 
Valley  College  students  experience  a  transformation  of  their 
environment,  the  campus  changing  from  a  relatively  quiet 
campus,  to  a  never  ending  source  of  fun;  this  is  reflected  in 
many  ways,  from  the  attractions  of  A-Day  to  the  guests  who 
entertain  students  during  various  programs,  to  the  winter  and 
spring  formals.  These  events  are  designed  to  provide  the 
DVC  community  with  unique  experiences  that  make  going  to 
college  exciting,  interesting  and  fun! 


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find  themselves.  The  college's  size  is  conducive  to  making 
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on  freshman  move  in  days,  students  are  encouraged  to  form 
groups  and  make  friends,  most  of  which  last  a  lifetime, 
from  the  abundance  of  shows/presentations  in  the  APR  to 
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of  the  creatively  maladjusted." 

Martin  Luther  King  Jr. 


Be  glad  of  life  because  it  gives  you  the  chance  to  love  and 
to  work  and  to  play  and  to  look  up  at  the  stars. 

Henry  van  Dyke 


The  great  thing  in  this  world  is  not  so  much  where  we  are, 

but  in  what  direction  We  are  moving.         Oliver  Wendell  Holmes 


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"-.Whenever  you  laugh,  gladness  spreads  Ike  the  rlppks  rta  pond-." 

-NorbrLJuster 


Its  hard  to  imagine  DVC  without  a  tremendous  athletic 
heritage,  founded  over  countless  years  of  determination  and 

the  full  embodiment  of  the  Aggie  spirit.  Whether  its  the 

jammed  football  stadium  on  homecoming  day,  or  the  dedicated 

groups  of  students  who  follow  their  teams  on  away  games, 

never  compromising  school  pride,  the  DVC  community 

supports  its  great  athletic  programs.  There  are  countless 

examples  of  the  Aggies'  team  spirit  and  endless  victories  and 

accomplishments  that  contribute  to  our  college's  continued 

success. 


WinljerboLLom,     Lop. 
Aggie  Mascot,  middle. 
Cathy  Novak,  above. 


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Ashley  Vulpi,  far  right.  Ashley 
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Dear  2007-2008  Cheer  Team: 


Its  hard  to  believe  that  our  season  is  soon  coming  to  an  end.  We  have  had  so  many  fun,  challenging  and  rewarding' 
experiences  this  year  as  a  team!  From  tryouts  in  April  through  Nationals  the  following  April.    From  the  football 
games  and  competitions  to  planning  and  running  our  very  first  Cheer  Competition. 

It  seems  like  we  just  went  to  our  Private  UCA  camp  in  August  and  Jimmy  from  Tennessee  was  teaching  us  how  to  dl 
the  rewinds  and  that  other  crazy  flipping  stunt  It  was  a  grueling  week,  but  we  achieved  so  much.  Jimmy  was  so 
impressed  with  everyone's  skill  and  determination,  and  that  says  a  lot  from  a  UCA  Counselor  from  Tennessee  wherd 
cheerleaders  are  basically  bred. 

Our  football  schedule  was  tough  this  year,  with  our  first  three  game*  being  away,  and  those  games  were  all  in 
different  states:  Iona  in  New  York,  Wesley  in  Delaware  and  Salisbury  in  Maryland!    Remember  how  one  of  our  va§ 
broke  down  on  the  highway  on  the  way  to  the  Wesley  game  and  George,  our  driver,  was  telling  us  what  FOQD 
stood  for?  (Fix  Or  Repair  Daily!)     I'll  never  forget  the  great  fun  we  had  in  Salisbury  at  the  game  and  at  our  teaa| 
dinner  at  the  Olive  Garden! 

This  year's  Christmas  Party  was  filled  with  funny  moments,  good  food,  (you  guys  attacked  that  Taco  Dip)  and  gift 
giving.   1  love  the  framed  and  engraved  photo  you  gave  me  of  the  team  with  Santa!  It  means  so  much  to  me  that  yoi 
took  the  time  to  dress  in  your  uniforms  and  to  go  to  the  mall.  I  am  sure  you  attracted  a  lot  of  attention  getting  that 
photo  taken!... 

...Our  competition  season  was  one  of  the  hardest  seasons  ever,  but  worth  every  minute.  Mark  joined  us  as  tumbling 
coach  and  helped  everyone's  tumbling  improve  dramatically.  Our  routine  was  incredible  and  truly  the  best,  with  this 
highest  level  of  difficulty  we've  ever  put  together.  We  raised  the  bar  this  year,  and  you  all  met  the  task!  Who  ' 
ever  forget  achieving  the  2-2-1  at  the  MAC  Invasion  or  watching  Ashley's  expression  on  the  video  while  the  stunt  wb 
going  up?  Who  will  ever  forget  Ashley  at  the  toll  booth  on  the  turnpike  returning  home  from  Nationals? 

It  is  hard  for  me  to  believe  that  it  has  been  four  years  since  our  three  seniors  joined  the  team.  Sara,  Jen  and 
Brandy  brought  so  many  skills,  talent  and  personality  to  the  team.  They  also  have  grown  so  much  in  many  ways, 
helping  the  program  and  team  to  grow  too.  Each  one  is  so  different,  yet  we  worked  so  well  together  as  team 
captains.  They  will  be  sorely  missed  next  season.  This  is  the  hardest  part  of  being  a  coach;  you  work  so  closely 
with  your  team  members  for  four  years,  and  then  it  is  time  for  them  to  move  on.  You  can  only  hope  that  you  were 
not  only  just  their  coach  but  also  a  good  example,  hopefully  having  taught  valuable  life  skills  and  having  become  a 
friend  to  rely  on.    I  look  forward  each  year  to  the  Homecoming  game  when  1  get  to  see  past  team  members  who 
make  it  a  point  to  stop  by  the  sidelines  to  visit,  and  all  the  memories  come  flooding  back. 


Thank  you  for  those  memories  everyone, 
one  of  the  best  times  of  your  life. 

Sincerely, 

Coach  Maureen 


hope  that  every  time  you  look  at  this  yearbook,  you'll  realize  this  was 


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Crosscountry 

Dear  Mens  &  Women's  Cross-Country  Teams, 

On  an  individual  basis,  each  of  you  offered  great  things  to  the  team.  Chip  and 
fcvin  McCoy  put  in  a  strong  summer  training  program  which  culminated  in  sub  28 
jmes  at  the  regional  meet.  Kevin  Weber  came  off  a  summer  stress  fracture  to 
show  significant  improvement  by  the  end  of  the  summer.  Dan  worked  through 
njuries  all  season  to  cap  a  personal  best  by  seasons  end.  JC  came  back  to 
unning  late  in  the  summer  and  was  strong  toward  the  finish  of  the  season.  Matt 
gutted  out  every  workout,  every  race  to  watch  his  time  come  down.  Pat  suffered 
w  injury  mid-season  but  worked  successfully  on  rehabbing  the  injury  to  run  our 
ast  meet.  For  these  great  triumphs,  you  should  all  be  proud 
As  individuals,  you  all  have  highlights  that  make  coaching  a  joy.  Brittany  was 
consistently  in  the  top  ten  and  highlighted  by  the  1st  place  finish  at  Gwynedd 
4ercy  and  First  Team  All  Conference  at  the  MAC  meet  in  6th  place.  Caitlin  was 
ight  along  with  her  for  most  of  the  meets  and  had  her  own  1st  place  finish  at 
Jrsinus  and  was  (Second  Team  All  Conference  with  a  13th  place  finish  at  the  MAC 
neet.  Captain  Sara  Brown  was  a  solidifying  force  for  this  team  in  her  quality 
eadership  and  consistent  number  three  spot  on  the  team.  Talesha's  competitive 
Mure  made  her  a  quality  number  four  to  keep  this  team  progressing  to  the 
excellent  finishes.  Amanda  Barr  pushed  forward  in  the  season  despite  a  late 
developing  stress  fracture.  Melissa  Plourde  was  solid  as  a  rock  as  her  times 
ontinued  to  improve  dramatically  from  last  year  all  the  way  to  regionals.  Meghan 
lunsiker  suffered  a  season  ending  injury  in  the  4th  meet,  but  gave  us  some  quality 
-mishes  that  helped  our  team  in  the  first  few  meets.  Lindsay  and  Yi-Cai  worked 
lard  together  and  showed  great  improvement  over  the  course  of  the  season. 
Katies  smile  and  great  attitude  were  a  plus  for  our  team  as  she  battled  some 
njuries  throughout  the  season.  Ashley  battled  some  injuries  as  well  but  was  a 
yeat  supporter  of  our  team  effort 

Sincerely, 


]oach  Ed 


Amanda  Barr,  top;  Sara 
Brown,  middle;  Matthew 
Wiley,  above. 


Daniel  Fenstemacher,  far  left; 
Brittany  (Schwartz,  left. 


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Ladies: 


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^  .*> 


There  are  so  many  great  memories  from  the  season.  You 
endured  preseason  through  all  the  rain.  We  went  on  a  5-0 
start,  including  winning  the  Villa  Julie  Tournament.  Through  all 
of  our  ups  and  downs,  we  always  played  hard  and  worked  as 
a  team.  Our  12-8  record  is  proof  of  your  endless  belief  in 
each  other. 

I  couldn't  have  asked  for  a  better  group  of  girls  to  coach. 
Your  dedication,  enthusiasm,  and  commitment  to  the  program 
are  admirable.  As  coaches,  we  push  you  each  day  to  be 
better  players  and  individuals,  and  you  continually  step  up 
to  the  challenge. 

In  particular,  I  would  like  to  commend  senior  Sara  Wallet. 
(Sara's  enthusiasm  and  spirit  for  the  game  was  contagious.  The 
way  she  always  encouraged  her  teammates  to  put  the 
biscuit  in  the  basket  kept  us  all  pushing  through  the  season. 
Sara,  the  team  and  the  coaches  wish  you  the  best  of  luck  in 
your  future  endeavors. 


Michelle  Cemobyl.  top;  Sara 
Wallet.  Katie  Dichter,  Nikki 
Qogers,  Rate  Highberger. 
middle;  Meghan  Clark, 
bottom. 


Mindy        Miniconzi,        right; 
Danielle  Heyne.  far  right. 


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The  2007  football  season  was  filled  with  anticipation  from  the  previous  /ear. 
The  team  had  lost  some  valuable  assets,  but  was  bringing  back  the  core  of 
their  team.  On  the  defensive  side  of  the  ball,  nose  guard  and  captain  Travis 
Albanesius  was  returning  for  his  senior  year.  He  was  accompanied  up  front  with 
another  senior,  Sean  Rafferty,  who  was  looking  to  repeat  his  all  conference 
play  from  2005.  Behind  them  was  linebacker  John  Pursell,  who  was  looking  to 
reach  the  300-tackle  mark  for  his  career  -  a  feat  accomplished  by  just  a 
handful  of  players.  To  anchor  the  secondary,  the  return  of  Kyle  Mancuso  and 
Quincy  Thaxton  was  going  to  lead  to  some  big  hits  and  a  lot  of  interceptions. 
The  defense  was  looking  to  set  the  table  and  be  the  best  in  the  conference 
once  again... 

...The  team  headed  into  the  hardest  part  of  the  conference  schedule  and 
came  up  just  a  little  short.  The  team  went  down  to  Widener  and  lost  13-10  to 
the  eventual  conference  champions  in  a  rain-soaked  affair  in  Chester  They  also 
got  nipped  by  a  streaky  and  dangerous  Wilkes  27-24  at  home  the  next  week; 
the  first  lost  all  year  at  home.  The  team  looked  to  close  out  the  year  and  get 
back  to  the  .500  mark.  The  game  was  a  game  of  pride  for  the  seniors  and  it 
showed.  The  Aggies  dominated  Albright  for  their  fifth  win  and  left  the  field  on 
top  and  second  in  the  conference. 

The  team  will  miss  many  of  the  great  seniors,  especially  the  leadership  of 
Sheffield,  Pursell  and  Albanesius.  They  led  their  team  not  only  on  the  field, 
but  off  it  as  well.  They  also  headlined  the  team  that  saw  10  all-conference 
honors  be  awarded  to  them.  As  the  Aggies  look  ahead  to  next  year,  they  will 
most  certainly  not  forget  the  graduating  senior  class  and  the  influence  and 
impact  they  have  had  on  the  programs  now  rich  history. 
Thanks  for  a  great  year  and  were  looking  forward  to  an  even  better  one  next 
year. 

-The  Coaching  Staff 


Mike  Dilts,  top;  Matt  Mariano, 
middle;  Anthony  Dyers, 
above. 


Derek  Porter,  far  left;  Greg 
Kissinger,  left. 


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6amantha  Loeber.  Lop; 

'■ladini,  middle-, 
Cortney  bower,  above. 

Emily  Pcrryman.  far  right; 
[  ighl 


Ladies- 


Our  2007  season  was  one  in  which  we  learned  a  lot  about  ourselves  and  just  how  much  a 
group  of  hard  working  women  who  care  about  each  other  can  achieve.  As  with  every  year, 
we  once  again  set  a  goal  to  quality  for  the  Conference  playoffs;  however,  we  knew  that 
in  an  effort  to  do  that,  we  would  need  to  incorporate  a  class  of  new  players  into  a  team 
that  was  committed  and  accountable  to  one  another. 

As  pre-season  camp  came  to  a  close,  we  all  knew  that  this  team  was  going  to  have  the 
ability  to  achieve  our  goals.  Team  picnics,  swimming,  spaghetti  dinners,  and  of  course 
Hershey  Park  all  served  to  strengthen  the  bond  needed  to  be  successful  as  league  play 
began  in  early  October.  Through  the  adversity  of  a  couple  season-limiting  and  season- 
ending  injuries,  we  were  determined  to  stay  focused  on  our  goal  of  the  playoffs.  As  the 
season  wound  down,  our  chance  at  the  playoffs  came  down  to  needing  a  win  or  a  tie  on 
the  last  day  of  the  season  against  the  first-place  Manhattanville  Valiants.  After  a  day  delay 
due  to  torrential  rain,  we  provided  a  courageous  effort  in  playing  the  Valiants  to  a  1-1  draw. 
The  result  pushed  us  into  the  playoffs  and  a  rematch  with  Valiants.  Although  we  would 
eventually  succumb  on  a  chilly  Tuesday  night  in  New  York;  we  knew  that  we  had  laid  the 
foundation  for  greater  future  success. 

As  we  look  back  on  our  season,  we  can  take  pride  in  the  fact  that  our  work  did  not  go  un- 
noticed. We  were  fortunate  to  have  Elise  Dauber  named  Conference  Player  of  the  Yea,  as 
well  as  a  Regional  All-American.  Dauber  and  Christine  Del  Turco  were  named  first  team  Mi- 
Conference  performers.  Nicki  Martini  was  named  as  a  Scholar  All-American  and  Martini,  Emily 
Perryman  and  Cortney  bower  were  named  to  the  Conference  Academic  Team. 

As  we  looked  forward  to  what  we  hope  will  be  an  exciting  and  successful  2008  season,  1 
would  like  to  take  the  opportunity  to  thank  our  two  seniors  -  Christine  Gregory  and 
Brittany  Shubra  -  for  their  contributions  and  a  job  well  done.  We  wish  them  well  in  the 
future 

For  the  rest  of  you,  1  look  forward  to  seeing  you  next  season! 
Coach 


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Elise  Dauber,  top  left 
corner;  Mary  Conklin,  left; 
Jacqueline  Minnich,  above. 


Elise  Carpenter,  top  right 
corner;  Elise  Dauber, 
second  right; 
Grecco,  third  right. 


Cortney  Dower,  right; 
Samantha  Loeber,  lower  right 
corner. 


Ashley    Gagliano,     far    left; 
Nicki  Martini,  left. 


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3ear  Men's  Soccer  Team: 


Phis  season  was  always  about  changing  the  attitude  and  mentality  of  the 
earn,  and  that  did  happen.  You  guys  worked  very  hard  all  season  and 
lever  gave  up.  You  fought  hard  and  competed  in  every  game  and  in 
svery  single  training  session. 

5ven  if  we  did  not  win  as  many  games  as  we  would  have  liked,  we 
mproved  in  every  statistical  category. 

[he  first  win  in  almost  three  seasons  came  on  a  Saturday  afternoon  away 
jgainst  Immaculata  University.  We  were  behind  3-1  with  12  minutes  to  go  in 
lie  game,  and  we  scored  three  unanswered  goals  to  win  in  dramatic 
Bshion,  4-3.  We  followed  that  up  with  an  8-1  win  at  Southern  Vermont 
College. 

fou  guys  all  helped  lay  the  foundation  for  what  is  going  to  be  a  very 
Dright  future  for  the  men's  soccer  program  here  at  DVC. 

'.  am  looking  forward  to  coaching  those  of  you  who  will  return  in  2008. 
\nd  for  you  seniors,  thank  you  so  much  for  your  hard  work  and 
dedication  to  the  program. 


Brian  Kammersgaard 
Men's  Soccer  coach 


Eric  Maciag,  top;  Matt 
Fennell,  middle;  Nick 
D'Amato,  bottom. 


Matt  Weiler,  far  left.-.  Nathan 
Knight,  lea. 


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To  the  Volleyball  (Seniors: 

Congratulations  on  your  graduation  and  best  of  luck  as  you  take  the  next  step  in 
your  lives.  The  contributions  the  four  of  you  have  made  to  our  volleyball  program 
over  the  last  four  years  are  immeasurable.  When  you  arrived,  we  were  a  struggling 
program,  looking  for  an  identity.  Through  hard  work,  dedication,  and  perseverance, 
you  four  provided  the  foundation  for  a  team  that  got  better  each  year  and 
represented  this  college  in  a  positive  manor. 

As  much  as  you  helped  to  turn  us  into  a  competitive  volleyball  team,  the 
performance  you  showed  off  the  court  is  even  more  impressive.  As  student-athletes, 
you  learned  to  balance  difficult  course  loads  with  the  demands  of  practices  and 
matches  to  excel  in  the  classroom.  You  contributed  to  service  projects  in  the 
community.  You  each  displayed  leadership  and  served  as  role  models  to  others.  It 
was  a  pleasure  to  watch  you  grow  and  mature  during  your  time  at  DelVal. 

I  think  one  statistic  stands  out  and  is  indicative  of  the  kind  of  heart  you  all  showed. 
During  your  senior  season,  we  went  into  a  fourth  game  down  2  sets  to  1  on  seven 
occasions.  In  those  situations,  when  facing  defeat,  we  went  6-1  in  those  game  fours. 
That  is  the  kind  of  attitude  that  transcends  athletics,  and  will  no  doubt  make  each  of 
you  successful  in  your  careers.  No  matter  how  bleak  a  situation  may  look,  refuse  to 
accept  defeat.  Dig  deep,  and  find  the  pride  and  the  passion  you  showed  as  DelVal 
volleyball  players. 

Atlrfflfiflflfiflflrl-  AGGIES!!! 

Sincerely, 

Coach  Rush 


Kate  Klish.  top; 

Jackie    Holdsworth,    middle; 

Andrea  Wolf,  above. 


Ronnie  Zobel.  far  right; 
Kate   Kli*h  and  Jaki  blood, 


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Team  photo,  top  left  corner; 
Kate  Klish  and  Jackie 
Holdsworth,  left;  Ashley 
Mikulsky,  above. 


Klish,  top  right  corner-, 
anie     Knox,     second 
right;    Kelsey    Fisher,    third 


Jaki    Blood,    right;    Ashley 
Mikulsky,  bottom  right  corner. 


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Jackie   Holdsworth,    far  left; 
Stephanie  Knox,  left. 


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jadie& 

\s  I  start  to  look  back  at  our  season,  I  keep  coming  back  to  one  thing:  perseverance.  At  one  point, 
re  had  a  4-8  record,  had  just  lost  our  conference  opener  at  DeSales  and  were  going  through  some 
ssues. 

We  then  fell  behind  by  15  at  halftime  to  Kings  and  were  down  17  in  the  second  half.  Instead  of 
ranging  our  heads  and  getting  blown  out,  we  fought  back  and  battled  the  rest  of  the  way.  And  then 
vjoira  somehow  saw  brooke  open  underneath  the  basket,  and  she  hit  the  layup  in  the  final  seconds 
or  the  win. 

think  that's  the  day  we  regrouped  as  a  team  and  went  on  to  win  nine  of  the  next  13  games  to 
nake  the  playoffs  for  the  second  time  in  the  last  three  years.  We  lost  at  Kings  to  end  the  regular 
reason  and  that  put  us  on  the  road  in  the  playoffs  against  DeSales.  We  gave  De&les  everything 
ye  had,  and  nobody  should  hang  their  heads  over  the  six-point  loss  to  a  team  that  was  at  home  and 
srent  on  to  the  Sweet  Sixteen  of  the  NCAA  tournament. 

Congratulations  to  Moira  for  making  first  team  all-conference  and  also  for  being  named  to  the  all- 
egion  team  of  D3hoops.com.  Kim  made  second  team,  and  I  think  she  would  have  been  a  lock  for 
irst  team  if  she  had  stayed  healthy.  And  congratulations  to  brittany  for  being  named  the  conference 
ookie  of  the  year  after  taking  on  a  role  much  larger  than  any  of  us  thought  going  into  the  year. 

'or  the  two,  four-year  seniors,  you  accomplished  a  lot  during  your  time.  Moira,  you  were  a  two-time 
all-conference  player,  breaking  the  schools  all-time  record  for  3-pointers  and  ending  up  among  the 
Dest  in  Delaware  Valley  College  history  in  points,  assists  and  steals.  You  took  this  team  on  your 
sack  sometimes  this  year  and  played  some  of  your  best  ball. 

5rooke,  you  were  robbed  of  an  all-conference  honor.  You  really  showed  that  in  the  last  two  games 
when  you  dominated  two  of  the  girls  who  were  picked  ahead  of  you.  To  average  a  double-double 
in  this  conference  is  no  easy  task,  and  you  succeeded  in  that  this  year. 

'or  the  ones  coming  back,  we  are  going  to  be  a  young  team  next  year,  and  I  am  counting  on  you  to 
provide  the  kind  of  leadership  that  Moira  and  brooke  showed  this  year.  Practice  your  game  and 
conditioning  in  the  summer,  and  be  ready  to  go  in  October. 

Coach  Hogan 


Drooke  Dittmar,  top. 
Moira  Donohue,  middle. 
Kim  Vennera,  above. 

Amanda  Wilson,  far  left 
Team  Huddle,  left. 


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A/Lerte  Basketball 


Ryan  Thomas,  Lop. 
Dan  MacDonald,  middle. 
Head  Coach  Denny  6urovec. 
above. 


Jason  6eipl„  far  right, 
bill  Celsomini.  right.. 


Although  the  men's  basketball  team  struggled  in  terms  of 
wins  and  losses,  they  stuck  together  and  battled  hard  each 
and  every  game.  Highlights  of  the  season  were  the  wins 
over  Penn  (State  Brandywine  (70-55),  Penn  State  Berks 
(80-69)  and  Lancaster  Bible  College  (87-77). 
Individually,  junior  Jason  Seipt  set  a  new  single-season 
school  record  with  158  assists,  and  he  will  have  a  shot  at 
setting  the  career  mark  next  year.  Raheem  Wiggins  was  a 
Freedom  Conference  Rookie  of  the  Year  candidate,  and 
fellow  rookie  Jason  Goldheimer  led  the  conference  and 
easily  eclipsed  the  school  record  for  3-point  shooting  as 
he  connected  on  more  than  54  percent  of  his  shots  from 
downtown. 

(Seniors  Dan  MacDonald  and  Zack  Van  Dyke  were  solid 
contributors  to  the  team,  and  their  dedication  on  and  off 
the  court  during  their  time  at  Delaware  Valley  College  was 
greatly  appreciated. 

A  new  chapter  of  Aggie  men's  basketball  will  begin  next 
season  as  Casey  SUtzel  was  named  the  new  head  coach  in 
March.  Coach  Stitzel  already  has  an  impressive  resume  at 
such  a  young  age,  and  he  will  bring  new  enthusiasm  and  a 
new  attitude  to  the  program. 


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Bill  Gelsomini,  above. 
Brian  Hilinski,  left. 


Ryan  Thomas,  top  right  corner. 
Dan  MacDonald,  second  right. 
Jason  ©eipt,  third  right. 


Zack  Van  Dyke,  right. 
Kevin  Lipinski,  bottom  right. 


Jason   Goldheimer.    far   left. 
Joe  Lutz,  left. 


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Doug  Bocchino, 

Chris  Zeledon,  Jason  Marks, 

Garret  Dow,  Matt  Nehoda, 
Ashley  linger 


Shani   Gilbert,   Jason   Cormier 
Chris  Venturi 

Mike  Vasaturo,  Adam  Pesta, 

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Seth  Robinson. 


Lacrosse 


)ear  Lacrosse  Club, 

As  not  only  a  member,  but  also  the  President  of  the  Lacrosse  Club,  it  gives  me 
Teat  honor  to  congratulate  each  of  you  on  a  season  well  done.  Although  we  may  be 
ust  a  club  team,  we  do  not  let  that  affect  us  in  any  way.  We  all  worked  hard  each 
lay  at  practice  and  even  harder  in  the  games,  and  I  am  quite  excited  that  we 
;nded  the  season  with  the  most  wins  this  Lacrosse  Club  has  ever  seen.  Each  day  we 
yere  striving  to  make  ourselves  better,  and  this  showed  while  on  the  field  during 
mmes.  The  games  may  have  started  out  rough,  but  even  the  losses  were  a  learning 
<ood  experience.  Our  indoor  season  and  outdoor  season  were  both  exciting  and 
nteresting.  I  am  proud  that  we  managed  more  wins  this  year  in  indoor  than  prior 
'ears,  and  even  continued  that  winning  streak  outdoors,  where  we  reached  the  most 
pins  in  the  Lacrosse  Club  history.  Each  of  us  has  memories  of  our  favorite  moments 
rom  this  season,  and  the  quotes  for  the  team  are  endless.  I  know  that  I  will 
definitely  be  taking  a  lot  with  me  from  this  year,  and  hope  the  same  is  for  the  rest 
f  you  guys.  Our  season  was  full  of  ups  and  downs,  many  undefined  and 
eschedulings,  but  that  never  deterred  us  from  our  goal:  to  make  the  Lacrosse  team 
;nown  on  campus  and  maybe  one  day  an  actual  Del  Val  team.  I  know  that  when  I 
save,  each  of  you  will  be  continuing  to  strive  for  a  team  and  will  continue  to  better 
oirselves,  not  only  in  Lacrosse,  but  in  life  as  well.  The  past  four  years  that  I  have 
Deen  a  part  of  this  club,  and  especially  this  year  when  I  was  President,  have  been 
^reat  times  with  great  people,  and  1  know  that  we  all  worked  hard  and  still  managed 
o  have  fun.  I  would  like  to  thank  each  of  you  for  a  great  season  and  a  fun  one  at 
hat,  and  I  hope  that  your  luck  continues  through  the  years.  There  are  only  two 
rords  that  can  sum  up  the  Lacrosse  Club,  "DO  WOPK!"  Good  luck  in  upcoming 
seasons  and  the  best  of  luck  in  the  future. 

fhanks  for  a  great  season 

Sincerely, 

Maggie  Trunack 

Lacrosse  Club  President  07-08 


Stephen  Dombroskie, 
Zach  Freed 


John  Schafler, 
Maggie  Trunack 


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Wresting 


Guys 

You  added  another  memorable  chapter  to  the  strong  history  of  Aggie  wrestling. 
From  day  one  of  practice,  you  gave  it  your  all,  and  you  worked  hard  all  season  with: 
the  one  goal  in  mind  -  nationals. 

The  result  was  14  wins  and  4  losses  and  a  first-place  showing  at  York  during  the 
season.  We  dominated  fifth-ranked  Luther  at  the  National  Duals,  and  it  was  probably: 
the  best  match  of  the  year  for  us.  We  came  up  short  against  Wartburg  and  Augsburg 
the  next  day  and  finished  fourth,  but  we  would  have  won  the  Augsburg  match  and 
have  a  victory  over  the  defending  national  champs  had  we  had  our  full  lineup. 
You  had  a  great  two  weeks  of  preparation  for  the  Midwest  Regionals,  and  it 
showed  as  eight  of  you  reached  the  finals  and  six  were  crowned  champions.  The 
other  two  were  rewarded  for  their  efforts  and  earned  wild  card  to  nationals. 
We  had  lofty  goals  for  the  NCAA  Championship,  and  we  obviously  wanted  to  bring 
home  a  trophy  for  at  least  a  top  four  finish.  We  came  up  just  short  on  that  and 
finished  fifth,  but  it  was  still  the  third-highest  finish  in  school  history,  and  you  should 
be  proud  of  that! 

Mike  Wilcox  wrestled  his  way  to  the  finals,  and  he  was  a  national  runner-up  in  his 
first  year  with  us.  Cyan  Herwig  did  not  have  the  greatest  of  years,  but  he  came 
through  when  it  counted  most  and  wrestled  all  the  way  back  to  third  place.  Kyle 
Bilquist  and  Chris  Sheetz  finished  in  the  top  eight  as  all  four  deservedly  earned  Ail- 
American  honors. 

Just  qualifying  for  nationals  is  a  major  accomplishment  in  this  sport,  and  Dan  Hall, 
Brandon  Clemmer,  Jesse  Harrington  and  Joe  West  were  among  just  160  wrestlers  in 
the  country  to  do  so.  For  Dan,  reaching  the  NCAAs  four  times  in  a  career  is  a  feat 
reached  by  many  wrestlers  in  team  history  and  it's  something  that  you  should  be 
proud  of. 

My  thanks  to  everyone  on  the  team  for  a  great  season  and  1m  already  looking 
forward  to  08O9. 

-  Coach  Totten 


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Softball 


The  Delaware  Valley  College  softball  team  will  to  look  to  win  its  first-ever  Freedom 
Conference  Championship  and  the  automatic  berth  to  the  NCAA  Division  III  playoffs  that 
goes  with  it  as  the  third-seeded  Aggies  will  battle  defending  conference  champion  and 
second-seeded  King's  College  on  Friday,  May  2  (LOO  p.m.)  in  the  first  game  of  the  double- 
elimination,  Freedom  Conference  playoffs  held  at  Wilkes  University's  Ralston  Complex. 
This  is  the  second  straight  season  and  fourth  time  overall  (1982,  1987,  2007,  2008)  that 
Delaware  Valley  has  qualified  for  the  conference  playoffs.  They  split  twin-bills  with  the 
three  postseason  participants,  including  DeSales.  In  fact,  they  are  the  only  squad  to  do  so 
as  both  FDU-Florham  and  King's  were  swept  by  the  top-seeded  Bulldogs.  Delaware  Valley 
enters  the  postseason  on  a  hot  streak  as  it  has  won  a  school-record  seven  games  in  a  row. 
The  streak  began  with  a  second-game,  come-from-behind  victory  at  King's  on  April  19  and 
continued  with  doubleheader  sweeps  of  Elizabethtown  College  (April  22),  Drew  University 
(April  24)  and  conference  foe  Manhattanville  College  (April  26).  Manhattanville  was  the  only 
other  Freedom  team  to  win  a  game  against  DeSales  in  the  regular  season. 
As  a  team,  the  Aggies  boast  a  .271  batting  average  and  average  5.1  runs  per  game.  Leading 
the  way  all  season  long  has  been  Bethany  Pavlik  (Lewes,  DE/Sussex)  as  the  sophomore 
outfielder  and  2007  first-team,  all-conference  honoree  paces  the  squad  in  batting  (.385), 
slugging  (.681),  on-base  percentage  (.438),  hits  (35),  runs  (28),  stolen  bases  (11),  home  runs 
(7)  and  RBls  (30).  The  home  run  total  ties  her  for  the  school's  single-season  record  and  is 
six  RBls  shy  of  tying  that  mark  as  well. 

(Senior  Nicole  Dorney  (Quakertown,  PA/Salisbury)  and  Kelly  Andrews  (Bethlehem, 
PA/Bethlehem  Catholic)  have  batting  averages  of  .319  and  .316  respectively.  Dorney,  a 
three-time,  second-team  honoree  at  catcher,  leads  the  way  in  doubles  with  eight  and  also 
has  three  home  runs  and  18  RBls  to  her  credit.  She  is  the  school's  all-time  leader  in  both 
home  runs  (18)  and  RBls  (93). 

On  the  mound,  Delaware  Valley  has  compiled  a  3.19  ERA  with  the  senior  tandem  of  Jennifer 
Bummer  (Allentown,  PA/Salisbury)  and  Kirstyn  Ruhling  ((Southampton,  PA/William  Tennent) 
compiling  all  but  22  innings  for  the  year. 

Bummer  is  8-8  with  a  2.98  ERA  on  the  season  and  has  four  of  the  team's  last  seven  wins 
(one  in  relief).  She  has  already  broken  her  own  record  from  last  season  as  she  has  fanned 
73  batters  on  the  year,  and  has  upped  her  career  total  to  a  school  best  161. 
Ruhling,  the  school's  all-time  leader  in  victories  (26),  is  5-7  with  a  3.64  ERA.  She  ended  the 
regular  season  by  going  3-0  with  two  shutouts  and  was  named  the  Freedom  Conference 
Pitcher  of  the  Week  for  her  efforts. 


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Basebafl 


The  Delaware  Valley  College  baseball  team  will  look  to  end  the  season  on  a  high  note  as! 
the  Aggies  vie  for  the  Eastern  College  Athletic  Conference  (ECAC)  South  Pegion 
Championship  which  will  be  hosted  by  Alvernia  College  on  Friday  and  Saturday,  May  16  and 
17. 

Delaware  Valley  (24-17)  is  the  third  seed  for  the  five-team  tournament  and  will  meet  second- 
seeded  Wesley  College  (27-14)  in  Friday's  first  semifinal  match-up  at  11:00  a.m.  Alvernia  (31- 
12)  is  the  top  seed  and  will  play  the  winner  of  Wednesday's  first-round  contest  between 
No.  4  Washington  and  Jefferson  College  (22-16)  and  fifth-seeded  University  of  Pittsburgh  at 
Bradford  (23-20)  in  the  2:00  p.m.  semifinal  contest.  The  two  semifinals  winners  will  vie  for 
the  ECAC  South  Degion  Championship  at  10:00  a.m.  on  Saturday. 

The  Aggies  will  make  their  fifth  overall  appearance  in  the  ECAC  Championships  and  their 
first  since  hosting  the  tournament  and  winning  the  crown  in  2004  (they  also  captured  the 
title  in  1999).  This  year's  squad  reached  the  Freedom  Conference  playoffs  two  weeks  ago 
and  dropped  both  of  its  games  in  the  double-elimination  tournament. 
2008  Freedom  Conference  Player  of  the  Year  Zach  Jakubowski  (Audubon,  NJ/Audubon) 
paces  a  Delaware  Valley  offense  that  averages  7.1  runs  per  game.  The  senior  third  baseman 
top  the  squad  in  nearly  every  category  including  batting  (.465),  slugging  (.736),  hits  (67), 
triples  (9)  and  PBIs  (47).  The  three-baggers  are  a  single-season  record  (as  is  his  career 
total  of  15)  while  his  number  of  hits  is  just  three  shy  of  tying  current  assistant  coach  Tony 
DeLude's  record  total  from  the  2002  campaign.  Fellow  senior  Kyle  Bobb  (Mechanicsburg 
PA/Cumberland  Valley)  and  sophomore  Mike  Isgro  (Galloway,  NJ/Absegami)  were  named  to 
the  all-Freedom  first  team  at  first  base  and  utility  respectively.  5obb  is  batting  .346  withi 
four  doubles,  22  runs  scored  and  22  P5Is.  Isgro  is  hitting  .367  with  nine  doubles,  four 
triples,  two  home  runs.  27  runs  scored  and  22  PBIs. 

Sophomore  second  baseman  Dylan  Saldutti  (Lansdale,  PA/Lansdale  Catholic)  and  junior 
outfielder  Kevin  Weingart  (Belle  Mead,  NJ/Montgomery)  are  two  other  players  to  watch  in 
the  lineup. 

Saldutti  is  batting  .355  with  seven  doubles,  33  runs  scored  and  18  PBIs.  Weingart  has  a  .338' 
average,  a  .574  slugging  percentage,  11  doubles,  three  triples,  five  home  runs,  44  runs 
scored  and  32  PBIs  to  his  credit. 

Isgro,  who  was  also  a  second  team,  all-Freedom  honoree  on  the  mound,  heads  an  Aggie 
pitching  staff  that  has  a  4.13  team  EPA.  He  is  6-2  with  49  strikeouts  and  a  4.50  EPA  in  54 
innings  of  work. 

Sophomore  Sean  Tappan  (Milton,  DE/Cape  flenlopen)  is  4-5  with  49  K's  and  a  3.10  EPA  in 
58  innings  while  Metague  is  5-3  with  39  strikeouts  and  a  5.19  EPA  in  44-plus  innings. 


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Dear  Golfers, 

Thank  you  for  participating  on  the  team 
this  past  season  (06-07).  Thank  you  Joseph 
Scioscia  for  doing  a  good  job  as  captain.  You 
had  jour  best  season  with  a  76  average 
score,  followed  by  Nick  Van  Hook  with  an  81 
average.  The  team's  3rd  place  finish  at  the 
conference  championships  at  Shawnee-on-the- 
Delaware  was  respectable  although  just  shy 
of  our  goal  of  winning.  I  have  enjoyed  golfing 
with  each  player  on  the  team  and  trying  to 
get  everyone  to  improve.  Hittem  straight! 

Doc  Linde 
Head  Golf  Coach 


Ryan  Terrill,  top-,  Chris 
5urnell.  middle-,  Michael 
Molchan,  above. 


Scott  Gingrich,  far  left 
Nick  Van  Hook,  left. 


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Track  &  Field 


Hie  2008  Delaware  Valley  College  mens  track  and  field  team,  under  head  coach  Ed 
\ndrewlevich,  had  six  letterwinners  back  from  a  squad  that  placed  10th  at  last  year's 
Middle  Atlantic  Conference  (MAC)  Championships. 

jeading  the  returnees  was  sophomore  Shane  Toohey  (Neptune,  NJ/Neptune).  Toohey  was 
he  top  Aggie  finisher  at  the  2007  MAC  Championships  as  his  time  of  52.48  seconds  in  the 
£00-meter  dash  placed  him  13th  out  of  24  competitors.  Toohey  also  qualified  in  the  javelin. 
?ophomore  Chip  Brumbaugh  (Hatboro,  PA/Upper  Moreland)  and  junior  Kevin  Weber 
Telford,  PA/Souderton)  round  of  the  returning  conference  qualifiers.  Brumbaugh 
competed  in  the  10,000-meter  run  and  placed  14th  with  a  time  of  34  minutes,  48.84 
seconds.  Weber  competed  in  the  3,000-meter  steeplechase  for  the  second  championship 
n  a  row  and  took  16th  with  a  time  of  11  minutes,  4.76  seconds. 

junior  Dan  Fenstermacher  (Grove  City,  PA/Grove  City)  and  sophomores  Kevin  Carlock 
Oceanside,  NY/Oceanside)  and  Kery  Swope  (Marietta.  PA/Elizabethtown)  were  also  back 
iRer  earning  letters  a  season  ago. 

toe  letterwinners,  including  six  conference  qualifiers,  were  back  for  head  coach  Ed 
vndrewlevich  and  the  Delaware  Valley  College  womens  track  and  field  team  as  the  Aggies 
ooked  to  improve  on  last  year's  ninth-place  finish  at  the  Middle  Atlantic  Conference  (MAC) 
Championships. 

leading  the  cast  of  returnees  was  junior  Becky  Heisey  (Jersey  Shore,  PA/Jersey  Shore) 
?ho  placed  in  the  top  eight  in  three  events  and  earned  all  10  of  the  teams  points  at  last 
ear's  MAC  Championships. 

leisey  placed  fourth  in  the  shot  put  (36-2)  and  sixth  in  the  javelin  (115-7)  to  earn  second- 
earn,  all-conference  honors  in  those  events.  She  also  placed  seventh  in  the  discus  with  a 
oss  of  100  feet,  10  inches.  Heisey  also  competed  in  the  100-meter  hurdles  last  season, 
iunior  Sara  Brown  (Troy,  PA/Troy)  qualified  for  the  MACs  in  the  1,500-meter  run  while 
ophomore  Brittany  Schwartz  (Strasburg,  PA/Lancaster  Christian)  competed  in  the  5,000- 
leter  run. 

iophomores  Amanda  Barr  (Strasburg,  PA/Lampeter-Strasburg),  Greta  Heagy  (Lebanon, 
)A/Annville  Cleona)  and  Nicola  Procino  (Boonton  Township,  PA/Mountain  Lakes)  also  had 
4AC  championship  experience  in  the  400-meter  hurdles,  the  high  jump  and  the  heptathlon 
espectively. 


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Sara  Brown,  above. 

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Anja  Fernand,  left. 

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enters  the  world  of  DVC,  he  or  she  has  many  opportunities 
to  get  involved  in  the  various  clubs  and  organizations  offered 
on  campus.  From  community  band  to  horseback  riding,  there  is 
something  for  everyone.  The  college's  agricultural  roots 
provide  plenty  of  organizations  which  are  geared  toward 
agronomy  and  horticulture,  many  of  which  participate  in 
activities  throughout  the  United  (States.  Activities  such  as 
Halloween  Haunting,  a  famously  entertaining  activity,  invite 
students  to  get  dressed  up^jid-^ewe^nwary  guests  in  the 
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Each  student  here  at  DVC  has  different  ideas  about  where 
his  or  her  life  should  go,  but  each  of  us  has  one  common 
goal:  to  receive  an  education.  It  doesn't  matter  what  other 
activities  we  are  involved  in  or  how  many  friends  we  make, 
we  are  all  here  to  achieve  that  common  goal.  We  want  to 
graduate  and  move  on  to  bigger  and  better  things.  What  we 
become  in  the  future  is,  to  a  great  extent,  shaped  by  the 
classes  we  took  and  the  professors  we  had.  We  all  have  had 
that  one  favorite  professor  and  the  one  we  didn't  like,  but 
both  play  an  important  role  in^skapifig-Qiir  futures.  It  is  here, 
at  Delaware  Valley  Gattege,  that  we  wutNemember  with 
fondness  all  the  gooa  times  that  we  had,  and  iHe  this  place 
that  will  lead  us  tc/even  better  times.  We  are  as  rimch  a  part 
of  this  institution/as  it  is  a  part  of  us.  It  will  be  a  p\rt  of  us 
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ultfrnateV  aB  you  carudo  is  fyc  yourself.  And  that's  a  fot.  Because  if  you 

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Dr.  Joseph  BrosnarL 

President 


Dear  (Seniors: 

Congratulations  on  your  upcoming  graduation! 

I've  only  been  here  a  short  time,  but  I've  had  the  pleasure  of  meeting  many 
of  you,  and  I  am  impressed  with  your  thoughts  on  Delaware  Valley  College  and 
your  goals  for  the  future. 

I  hope  that  Del  Val  has  provided  you  with  many  valuable  experiences  and 
opportunities  during  your  tenure  here.  May  the  challenges  and  triumphs  you've 
encountered  and  the  knowledge  and  talent  you've  gained  here  help  guide  you 
in  the  next  phase  of  your  exciting  lives. 

Every  graduating  class  at  Delaware  Valley  College  has  provided  its  own 
perspective,  its  own  voice  for  changing  the  world  for  the  better.  I  know  that  I 
speak  for  the  entire  college  community  when  I  say  that  we  have  confidence  in 
you,  and  we  expect  that  your  class,  the  Class  of  2008,  will  do  the  same.  You 
have  left  an  indelible  mark  and  set  standards  for  future  generations  to  follow. 

So,  on  behalf  of  the  faculty  and  staff  of  Delaware  Valley  College, 
congratulations  and  best  wishes  for  a  happy  and  fulfilling  life! 

(Sincerely, 

Dr.  Joseph  &.  Brosnan 


Nancy  Schuyler 
Executive  Assistant  to  the  President 


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Dr.  Dorothy  Pnsco 

Vice  President  of  Academic  .Affairs  and  Deatrof  Faculty 


Dear  Members  of  the  Class  of  2008: 

Congratulations  on  your  noteworthy 
achievement! 

You  have  completed  your  degree  and 
achieved  your  goal.  Through  hard  work  and 
dedication,  you  have  in  your  possession  a 
credential  that  will  always  be  a  valuable 
asset 

You  faced  many  challenges  as  you 
progressed  through  your  programs  of  study, 
and  you  developed  a  record  of  success 
that  will  be  the  foundation  for  viewing 
future  challenges  as  opportunities  for 
personal  growth  and  accomplishment. 

You  may  encounter  some  challenges 
that  seem  insurmountable.  A  number  of 
years  ago,  I  found  a  wonderful  quote  by  (St. 
Francis  of  Assist  founder  o^  the  Franciscan 
Order,  which  has  provided  support  and 
encouragement  in  the  face  of  such 
challenges.  Here  it  is: 

<Start  by  doing  what  is  necessary,  then 
do  what  is  possible,  and  suddenly  you  are 
doing  the  impossible. 

The  message  is  clear  and  simple.  (Small 
achievements  can  lead  to  major 
accomplishments.  The  impossible  is  possible 
one  step  at  a  time. 

I  hope  you  face  all  of  your  challenges  with  a 
sense  of  adventure,  and  the  confidence 
that  you  have  established  a  foundation  for 
success  at  Delaware  Valley  College. 

Good  luck  and  my  best  wishes  to  each 
of  you. 

Sincerely, 
>'  >rothy  Prisco 


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Dr.  Elizabeth  Anisoru 

Vice  President  of  Student  Affairs  and  DearLof  Students 


Dear  Members  of  the  Class  of  2008: 

It  seems  like  just  the  other  day  you  were  in  high  school  or  in  limbo  trying  to  decide  your  future.  Where 
will  I  go  to  school?  What  will  1  be?  Somewhere  during  that  time  of  uncertainty  you  made  the  decision  to  come 
here,  to  Delaware  Valley  College.  It  was  a  decision  that  from  this  point  forward  will  now  define  you  as  alum  of 
this  wonderful  institution.  You  have  come  a  long  way  from  the  wide-eyed  freshmen  or  uncertain  transfer  students  I 
greeted  at  Orientation.  Back  then  you  were  wondering  if  you  had  made  the  right  decision  in  choosing  Delaware 
Valley  College,  and  here  you  are  a  few  short  years  later  prepared  for  whatever  awaits  you.  I  know  that  you  have 
learned  a  great  deal  in  the  intervening  years.  You  have  gained  a  technical  expertise  in  your  chosen  field  and  you 
have  developed  the  leadership  and  interpersonal  skills  that  will  serve  you  well.  You  can  take  pride  in  the 
degree  you  have  earned.  (Statistics  show  that  the  time  and  money  you  have  invested  in  yourself  will  now  begin  to 
payoff  with  more  career  options,  better  promotion  opportunities  and  higher  overall  earnings  than  your  friends 
who  did  not  stick  it  out  to  see  this  day.  When  you  look  back  at  your  time  spent  here,  I  hope  it  will  be  with  fond 
memories  of  good  times  and  good  friends.  And  I  hope  that  those  of  us  in  Student  Affairs  have  had  a  positive 
impact  on  your  experience  here.  Be  assured,  we  are  better  for  having  known  you.  Best  of  luck  in  all  you  do. 

I  wish  you  well, 

Dr.  Betsy  Arrison 


Alexis  Islinger 

Administrative  Assistant  to  the  Vice  President  of 

Student  Affairs  and  Dean  of  Students 


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Dr.  BerLRiis/loskj  and  Dr.  Jim  Diamond 


To  the  Class  of  2008: 

Congratulations  on  achieving  this  milestone!  Your  education  here  at  DVC  has 
prepared  you  well  for  your  future.  The  lessons  you  have  learned  both  in  and  out 
of  the  classroom,  coupled  with  the  experiential  learning  opportunities  that  are 
hallmarks  of  a  DVC  graduate,  have  given  you  a  competitive  edge  over  your  peers- 
from  other  institutions.  These  experiences  have  laid  a  solid  foundation  upon  which 
you  will  build  the  next  phase  of  your  life. 

Remember  at  this  time  to  celebrate  and  cherish  your  family  and  friends  who 
have  sustained  you  along  your  journey.  Please  also  remember  to  keep  in  touch 
with  your  alma  mater.  We  look  forward  to  your  support  in  the  years  to  come! 

I  wish  each  of  you  much  happiness  and  success,  both  personally  and 
professionally,  now  and  in  the  future. 

Sincerely. 

Benjamin  E.  Rusiloski 

Dean  of  Business,  Education,  Arts  and  (Sciences 


(Susan  Haldeman 

Administrative  Assistant  to  the  Deans  of  Business,  Education, 

Arts  and  Sciences,  Agricultural  and  Environmental  Sciences 


Dear  Class  of  2008: 

1  congratulate  you  on  achieving  this  important  milestone  in  your  respective 
professional  careers.  Deceiving  a  Bachelor  of  Science  Degree  is  the  first  step  in 
achieving  career  goals  and  aspirations.  The  friends  that  you  have  made  at  Delaware 
Valley  College  will  hopefully  be  life-long  friends.  The  memories  that  you  take  along 
with  you  will  forever  be  a  part  of  your  psyche,  and  we  hope  they  are  kind  and 
complimentary  memories.  It's  been  said  that  friends  and  memories  are  two  of  life's 
most  precious  treasures  and  that  the  older  we  grow,  the  more  precious  they  become. 

As  each  of  you  begin  your  careers,  remember  that  you'll  need  to  continue  your 
education  to  keep  on  the  cutting  edge  of  your  respective  fields  of  employment.  This 
means  attending  workshop,  seminars,  conventions,  forums,  additional  classes,  and 
acquiring  a  Master's  Degree  or  even  a  Ph.D..  because  education  is  a  life-long 
process.  When  1  attended  Delaware  Valley  College,  much  of  what  I  learned  then  is 
now  obsolete;  hence,  the  reason  one  needs  to  continue  the  educational  process. 

As  you  pursue  your  respective  career  path(s),  don't  ever  underestimate  the 
power  of  positive  thinking.  There  will  be  times  when  you  will  experience  trials  and 
tribulations;  however,  a  positive  attitude  will  contribute  towards  making  a  negative 
into  a  positive. 

i  vy  special  in  your  own  way,  and  I  am  very  confident  that  you  will 
make  us  all  "DVC  Proud".  I  wish  you  all  the  very  best  as  you  begin  your  careers. 
Please  remember  your  Alma  Mater,  and  do  come  back  to  visit  us. 


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With  my  warmest  personal  regards, 
Jamea  E.  Diamond 
Dean  for  Agricultural  and  Environmental  Sciences 


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Coleen  Perkins,  Dan  Hunjgf^ascn  Palm 

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Dr.  Joseph  BrosrarL 


A/Lay  9,  2008 


"Finish  each  day 

and  be  done  with 

it.  You  have  done 

what  you  could. 

Some  blunders 

and  absurdities  no 

doubt  crept  in, 

forget  them  as 

soon  as  you  can. 

Tomorrow  is  a  new 

day,  you  shall 

begin  it  well  and 

serenely..." 

Ralph  Waldo  Emerson 


"Life  is  not  easy  for  any  of  us.  But  what  of  that?  We 

must  have  perseverance  and  above  all  confidence  in 

ourselves.  We  must  believe  that  we  are  gifted  for 

something,  and  that  this  thing,  at  whatever  cost,  must 

be  attained." 

Marie  Curie 


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KATHERINE  DARGER 

Dear  Bird-Girl  (Katy  Darger), 


We  are  so  proud  of  you: 

Winning  your  scholarships, 

being  on  the  Dean's  List  many  times, 

the  Bio  Club  winning  A-Day 
competitions  when  you  ran  them, 

being  the  first  female  in  Del  Val 

history  to  perform  the  Bee  Beard, 

playing  in  the  orchestra,  being  an  RA, 

being  a  top  notch  library  employee, 

and  so  many  more!  You  should  be 

proud  of  yourself,  too! 

Your  future  looks  great! 


Love, 
Mommy  &  Dougie 


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ERIC  BORTZ 

Congratulations,  Eric! 


It  seemed  like  yesterday  that  we  watched  our  happy 

little  boy  receive  his  kindergarten  diploma,  and  today 

we  watch  our  serious  young  man  receive  his  college 

diploma.  Time  has  passed  quickly,  but  you  have 

accomplished  much  in  this  time,  and  we  are  very 

proud  of  you!  We  wish  you  lots  of  love  and 

happiness  and  continued  success  in  your  life! 

Love, 
Mom,  Dad,  Erin,  Eric,  Kelyn,  Buddy,  Emom  and  Epop 


MELISSA  ROSEMAN 

Congratulations  ! 


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Words  cannot  express  now  proud 

we  are  or  you.    We  wisn  you  fieaun, 

nappiness  and  loue  in  your  life. 

We  loue  you. 

Jliay  S?od  bless  you  always. 


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BETHANY  ALEXANDER 

Beth, 


Ijou  were  always  crazy  about  animals!  So  many 

memories  -  your  stuffed  orangutan  and  dogs  wearing 

pajamas,  your  announcement  at  the  age  of  6  tkat 

you  were  going  to  be  a  zoofeee(jer  when  you  grow  uf», 

our  beloved  Goldie,  and  even  your  shear  love  of 

handling  snakes  at  Cattus.   Ijouve  worked 

hard  -  now  enjoy  your  journey  through  life. 

Congratulations  on  a  job  well  done! 

Love, 

Mom,  Dad,  Christie  &  Paul 


JUSTIN  MILLER 


Justin: 


Congratulations,  you  made  it! 

Much  success  for  the  future,  Let  your  dreams  fly! 

Love, 
Mom,  Aunt  Brenda  and  Uncle  Jim 


ROBYN  M.  GRANT 

Congratulations,  Robyn! 


"6De  ore  se  proud  off jf\e  fiord 
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KATE  HALKA 


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Congratulations  Kate!!  Hurry  to  work,  we  need  you! 

Love, 
Dad,  Bonnie  S  Tommy 


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Kate, 
Conptulations!  We're  so  proud  of  you.  We  all  love  you  so  much! 

Love, 
Christine,  Jaime  &  Lexy 


You  did  it  -  J-Cardwor^  great  grades,  and  now  you're 

graduating.  Now  it 's  time  for  more  hardworf^  great  business 

decisions  and  time  for  the  girfs  to  run  the  empire. 

Congratufations!  I  am  very  proud  of  you  - 

I  Love  You,  OVLidgiell 

WLom  '08 


HALKA  GIRLS  RULE!!!! 


PATRICIA  ASHLEY  FRANKLE 


uJKay  your  joys  £e  as  bright  as  the  morning, 

Otfndyour  sorrows  merely  Se  shadows  that  fade  in  the  sunlignf  of-  love, 

JKay  you  have  enouah  happiness  to  Keep  you  sweet, 

(Ljnouah trials  to  heep  you  strong, 

&nouah  hope  to  heep  you  nappy, 

&nouah  failure  to  heep  you  numole, 

Onouah  success  to  Aeep  you  eager, 

Onouan  friends  to  aiue  you  comfort, 

Onouan  wealtn  to  meet  your  needs, 

^nnd  one  tnina  more: 

&nouah  determination  to  mahe  eacn  dag 

a  more  wonderful  day  than  the  day  oej-ore.  ,; 

~  yfufhor  'Unhnown 


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BRYAN  SINCAVAGE 

Congratulations,  Bryan! 


JAMIE  BROBST 

Jamie, 


Congratulations  on  four  super  successful 

years!  You  should  be  very  proud  - 

I  know  we  are! 

Here's  to  an  "udderly"  bright  and 
happy  future! 


Love, 
Mom,  Dad,  Allison  and  Erie 


WILLIAM  CHARLES  MILLER 


COACH  MANGUS  *  #6  JOHN  KIPHORN  *  #2  MATT  MURPHY  *  #1  A.J.  NEAL  *  COACH  MANLOVE 


What  a  wonderful  and  eventful  college  career  filled 

with  memories  that  could  never  be  duplicated! 

Continue  to  build  successful  memories  and  enjoy 

the  time  to  come! 

Uncle  Billy, 

I  will  always  be  your  cheerleader. 

Love,  Emily 

Uncle  Billy, 

Thanks  for  teaching  me  how  to  kick  the  football; 

you  can  be  my  holder  anytime.  Love,  David 


SUPER  SENIORS 

Billy, 

So  many  magical  moments 
these  past  4  years.  Thank 
you  for  them.  Hope  you 
have  many,  many  more  in 
your  life.  Love  you  so!! 
Mom  and  Dad 


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WILLIAM*  C;  MILLER 


7  SECONDS  TO  A  WIN!!!!!!     g 


BACK  TO  BACK  MAC'S 
WE  DID  IT!!!! 


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Billy, 

Congratulations  on  all  your  accomplishments 

on  and  off  the  field.  We  love  you,  Lisa  and  Dave 


BILLY  #24  -  THANKS  FOR  4  GREAT  YEARS  OF  FOOTBALL. 
LOVE,  CHRIS,  CHRISTINE,  BECKY  &  MATTHEW 


To  our  #24,  So  proud  of  your  college  football 
achievements  -  take  the  same  passion  you  have 
for  the  game  into  your  adult  life  and  you  will  be  a 
success !  Love  you,  Aunt  Chrissy  and  our  angel  #27. 


ALL  TIME  LEADING  SCORER  IN  FOOTBALL  *  ALL  AMERICAN  *  THREE  TIME  ALL  MAC  SELECTION 


HEATHER  KELLERMANN 


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Heather, 


Congratulations  on  your  graduation. 
1  know  Daddy  is  watching  from  Heaven  and 
is  so  proud  of  you,  as  I  am. 

I  just  don't  know  where  all  the  years 
went,  you  were  our  little  baby  just  yesterday. 
Wherever  the  time  has  gone,  we  have  always 
been  proud  of  you. 

You  have  worked  very  hard  to  get  into 
vet  school.  There  are  many  people  cheering 
you  on.  God  Bless  and  may  all  your  dreams 
come  true. 

Much  love, 


Mommy  &  "Daddy  Angel" 


LISA  BEDNARZ 

Congratulations,  Lisa 


and  tfiz  Ola**  4  2CC8! 


We  awe  to  ptaud  of.  you! 

We  wish  you  much  oucceot  and  fuvppineoa. 

Horn,  and  tte*t  Witftei, 

Mxsm,  S)ad,  Ofvdstinu,  foe.  and  fan 


LYDA  M.  NEGRON 


t'vert)  Mother's  Prayer 

I  pray  /you'//  be  my  liglil  and  natch  her  where  she  goes  anel  help  her  to 
be  wise,  hdp  rue  to  let  go. 

{■'very  mother's  prayer,  every  child  knows 

lead  her  to  a  plan ; guide  her  with  yuurgrac<  to  a  plan  where  she'll  Ik 

safe.  I  pray  she  finds  your  light  and  holds  it  in  her  heart,  as  darkness 

falls  each  night  remind  her  when  you  are: 

I've ry  inollu r's preiye r.  every  child  known 

■  \eeel  tei  jinel  ei  plan .  guide  her  with  your  grace ,  give  he  r faith  no  she  'II 

he-  safe,  leeiel  he  r  tei  ei  place,  guide  her  with  your  grace  tei  ei  place  where 

she'll  he  safe. 


Wean  all  so  proud  of  you;  wc  wish 

you  lots  of  success  and  happiness 

always,  continue,  to  strive  and  reach  for 

the  sletrs.  we  know  ye  hi  carl. 

I'eive  you  always,  fern  ver  emd  a  day. 

Mom.  ()eid.  /)eiviel..,llherl  <y  Iseiiah 


TERRIA  L.  BIVINS-CHEATHAM-DIVERS 

Congratulations  to  my  Daughter-Granddaughter! 


We  are  so  very  proud  of  you  and  all  your  awesome  accomplishments. 

You  are  indeed  an  excellent  "Role  Model"  for  all  young  women. 

Continue  to  reach  for  the  best  you  can  be. 

We  thank  GOD  for  you. 

You  are  a  Blessing  to  Your  Family. 

We  LOVE  You. 


Grandma-Mom  Helen 

And 

Your  Family, 


Grandma-Ma  Louise,  Aunt  Chantay,  Uncle  A.  Price,  Alissa,  Limac,  Jamal,  Kasim,  Ayanda  and 
India,  Grandfather  Samuel  Bivins,  Uncle  Eddie  Bivins,  Aunt  Bird,  Aunt  Reness,  Uncle  John, 
Aunt  Lois,  Uncle  Gary,  Aunt  Susan,  Uncle  Arthur,  Aunt  Liz  Jackson,  Aunt  Cindy,  Aunt  Mary, 

Cousin  Mary,  Aunt  Jenelle  Lassiter,  Aunt  Creola  Gramby,  Aunt  Edith  Dixon, 

Godfathers  Percy  Wilson  and  Robert  Snead,  Sr.,  Godmothers  Vivian  Wilson  and  Virginia  Joint, 

God  sisters  Monica  Wilson,  Catrina  Joint-Long  and  Keria  Joint, 

Your  First  Corinthian  Baptist  Church  Family  and  Antoine 


In  Loving  Memory  of: 

Grandma  Macie  Kithcart-Bivins 

Uncle  Paul  Kithcart 

Grandpa  Cheatham 

Uncle  Harmon  Elliott 


JUSTIN  FYFE 


When  you  were  born  you  were  a  Ray  of  Light  that  came  into 
our  own  little  part  of  the  world.  Now  as  you  go  out  into  that 
world  you  have  become  a  Beacon  of  Light  setting  an  exam- 
ple for  all  whom  will  come  after  you.  Your  hard  work  and 
dedication  are  an  attribute  to  which  all  others  will  strive  for. 
You  are  an  example  of  what  happens  when  you  mix  a  dream 
with  perseverance  on  a  quest  that  has  made  you  someone 
to  admire  and  respect.  Simple  words  can  not  describe  the 
pride  you  have  thrust  upon  our  family. 
You  are  destined  for  greatness  and  always  have  been. 
There  is  no  doubt  that  you  are  one  of  the  few 
who  possess  the  power  to  change  this  world 
for  the  better. 

Congratulations  on  your  achievement. 


All  our  love, 
Mom,  Tony  &  Brandon 


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ANTHONY  D.  GARZIA,  JR 

Congratulations,  Anthony! 


"We  hope  your  dreams  take  you  .  .  . 

to  the  corners  of  your  smiles,  to  the  highest 

of  your  hopes,  to  the  windows  of  your 

opportunities  and  to  the  most  special 

places  your  heart  has  ever  known." 

"May  today  mark  the  beginning  of  many 

new  joys  and  accomplishments  .  .  .  and  a 

continuation  of  all  of  the  good  things  that 

you  have  already  achieved." 

We  are  so  proud  of  you! 
Lots  of  love  and  adoration  .  .  . 

Mom,  Mike,  Nick,  Mikey,  Allie,  Kyle,  Nan,  GG, 
Dee,  Crystal,  Pat,  Jack,  Angelina,  BJ,  Caitlin, 
Nancy,  Ralph,  Robyn  &  EmilyA 


TORI  FULLER 


CUe  are  so  proud  oP  your 

accomplishments.  In  college  you  mode 

the  Dean's  List  and  cuere  inducted  into 

the  Honor  Society.  In  the  show  ring 

you  haue  on  abundance  oP  uuinnings. 

AAD  OlOST  OF  ALL  CUE  ARE  PROUD  OF 

THE  CUOADERFUL  PERSOC)  VOU  HAUE 

BECOmE/  Vou  are  neuer  afraid  to  be 

VOUR  OUJfl  PERSOM!  It  is  hard  to 

belieue  you  are  graduating  Prom 

college,  so  as  another  chapter  oP  your 

UPe  closes  another  one  is  opening. 

VOU  ARE  A  GREAT  KID" 

Remember  UPe  is  not  a  guided  tour,  it's 

a  journey.   UJe  hope  the  uery  best  Por 

you  and  ujish  you  the  best  oP  luch  in 

Pinding  a  career  tha  you  enjoy!  I 

remember  an  encerpt  Prom  Gerald 

Harteis  in  the  DeJ  UaJ  campus  magazine 

that  I  Pound  so  propound  in  our 

everyday  living.  He  stated,  "AJcuays 

remember  cuhere  you  came  Prom  and 

don't  be  aPraid  to  share  it.   Vou  cuere 

born  an  original,  don't  die  a  copy."  And 

Por  you  Tori,  the  shy  is  the  Jimit . . . 

there  is  nothing  you  can't  do.  Stand 

Pirm  to  your  morals  and  values  and 

oJcuays  be  honest  to  yourseJP. 

ALCUAVS  remember,  you're  never  soiling 

the  ship  oJone  . . . 

God  is  ALCUAVS  guiding  the  cuay. 

ALL  OF  OUR  LOUE, 
DAD,  mom  &  GRAADPA 


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ANGELA  SAMANTHA  CORNACCHIA 


Congratulations,  Angela,  on  your  graduation  from  Del  \&L 

We  arc  so  very  proud  of  you  and  your  Life  time  accomplishments. 

You  are  truly  amazing.    Nothing  gets  in  the  Way  of  your 

determination  to  succeed  in  life.    My  hope  for  you  is  to  be 

passionate  in  all  your  endeavors:    Live,  Laugh  and  Love. 

You  danced  as  a  little  girl  with  big  smiles  and  a  lot  of  heart, 

played  softball  through  clouds  of  tears  and  never  gave  up,  tried 

basketball  and  found  a  way  to  succeed  at  that,  you  played  field 

hoclcy  and  found  your  true  sport  and  braved  a  terrible  injury  but 

prevailed,  you  sang  a  solo  completely  in  Italian  and  made  me 

cry  With  joy  and  pride,  you  found  a  Way  to  Work,  with  animals 

and  realized  your  true  calling  in  life.    Your  brother  and  sister 

see  you  as  their  champion  and  Learn  from  you    Dad  wishes  that 

learning  new  things  came  as  easy  to  him  as  they  do  to  you, 

I  Love  you  always  and  forever. 

Male  of  your  future  what  you  Want  and  you  Will  succeed. 

Always  remember  what  your  goal  is  when  times  seem  bleak,  and 

you  feel  Weary.    Share  the  burden  of  life  With  friends  and  family, 

don't  go  it  alone.    You  arc  never  alone. 

"Sometimes  you  just  have  to  dance  in  the  rain 
if  you  Want  to  Walk,  in  the  sunshine." 

Love,  Mom 


SHERRILL  L.  NASH 

Congratulations,  Sherrill 


You  have  traveled  a  long  road,  sometimes  easy,  sometimes  hard, 

but  you  made  it  through.  Just  remember  as  you  embark  a  new 

segment  of  your  life,  all  things  are  possible  if  you  believe  in  God. 

We  are  so  proud  of  you. 


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Love  always,  Glunt  Jane 

Best  wishes  in  your  future. 

Joan  &  Jerome  Brickey 


Conflutiiktions! 

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It  is  an  awesome  feeling,  putting  the  finishing  touches  on  a  yearbook.  (Something 
you  have  worked  so  hard  on  finalized  so  easily.  Coming  into  this  yearbook 
partway  through  the  process,  it  was  difficult  to  make  my  own  ideas  heard  when 
those  of  my  predecessor  had  been  so  forcefully  applied. 

However,  the  theme  of  this  yearbook,  Enduring  Impressions,  was  one  that 
resonated  most  strongly  with  me.  Being  the  first  yearbook  that  I  was  in  charge  of, 
it  was  an  experience  of  a  lifetime.  I  had  an  excellent  staff,  one  that  I  would  not 
trade  for  anything,  a  wonderful  advisor,  and  two  of  the  most  affable  past  editors 
that  anyone  could  have  asked  for  to  help  me  along  .  They  are  the  real  success 
behind  this  yearbook.  They  are  the  ones  who  have  made  that  lasting  impression 
upon  me. 

All  of  the  experiences  that  I  have  encountered  with  this  yearbook,  both  the  good 
and  the  bad,  have  left  such  an  impression  upon  me  as  to  change  my  perceptions 
of  being  an  editor...of  being  a  good  editor. 

Above  all  else,  it  has  been  an  honor  and  a  privilege  to  produce  what  I  think  is  an 
excellent  testament  to  the  creativity  and  fortitude  of  the  Class  of  2008.  This 
yearbook  is  for  you...Congratulations  and  Good  Luck!! 

Ross  M.  Thomas 
Editor-in-Chief 
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^  As  the  war  in  Iraq  passes  the  four-year  mark 
lours  of  duty  are  lengthened  and  recruitment 
standards  are  relaxed. 


▼  To  ease  the  mortgage  crisis,  the  U.S. 
Senate  passes  legislation  allowing 
homeowners  with  delinquent  sub-prime 
mortgages  to  refinance  into  federally 
insured  loans. 


Six  men  are  trapped  when  a 
Utah  coal  mine  collapses  on 
August  6.  Ten  days  later,  the 
mine  collapses  again,  killing 
three  rescue  workers.  After 
four  weeks  the  search  ends. 


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►  The  U.S.  Postal  Service  issues 
a  forever  stamp  featuring  an 
image  of  the  Liberty  Bell.  It  will 
always  be  valid  for  first  class 
postage  on  envelopes  weighing 
one  ounce  or  less. 


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A    During  televised  debates. 
Democratic  and  Republican 
presidential  candidates  answer 
tough  questions  submitted  by 
voters  via  YouTube. 


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▲  The  Nobel  Peace  Prize  is  awarded  to  former  Vice  President  Al  Gore 
and  the  Intergovernmental  Panel  on  Climate  Change,  represented  by 
Dr.  Rajendra  Pachauri,  for  their  efforts  to  call  attention  to  global  warming. 


Global 


►  People  around  the  world  cast  more  than  100 
million  online  votes  to  determine  the  New 
Seven  Wonders  of  the  World.  The  winning 
wonders  are  announced  at  a  gala  in  Lisbon. 

▼  More  than  150  of  the  world's  leading  music 
acts  perform  in  concerts  staged  around  the 
world  for  Live  Earth,  a  star-studded  event  to 
draw  attention  to  the  global  climate  crisis. 


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The  melting  of  the  Arctic  Sea 
ice  spurs  an  international 
network  of  climate  scientists 
to  conclude  thai  global  warming 
is  indisputable,  and  that  human 
activity  has  been  causing 
temperatures  to  rise  since  1950. 


Tropical  cyclone  Sidr  is 
the  deadliest  storm  to  hit 
Bangladesh  in  a  decade. 
It  destroys  thousands  of 
homes,  ruins  crops  and 
forces  more  than  a  million 
villagers  to  evacuate. 


Sci-Tech 


A  The  digital  smiley  face 
celebrates  its  25th 
birthday.  Its  inventor, 
Carnegie  Mellon 
professor  Scott  E. 
Fahlman,  first  used 
the  icon  on  an  electronic 
bulletin  board  in  1982. 


A  Using  mice,  biologists 
develop  a  method  to 
reprogram  ordinary  skin 
cells  into  all-purpose 
stem  cells.  This  discovery 
is  likely  to  have  a 
positive  impact  on 
treatments  for  a 
number  of  diseases. 


•^  Crops  are  threatened  when  honeybee  colonies 
in  the  U.S.  and  Europe  suffer  from  Colony  Collapse 
Disorder,  losing  up  to  70  percent  of  their  bees  due 
to  unknown  causes. 

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Cute  and  comfy  baby  doll  jumper 
tops  and  dresses  with  button 
straps  start  as  a  summer  trend 
and  morph  into  fall  fashion  layered 
over  close-fitting  sweaters  and 
matching  tights. 


■4  Under  Armor  athletic 
apparel  is  a  popular 
fashion  choice  for 
athletes  both  on  and 
off  the  field. 


Entertainment 


The  music  video  game  Guitar  Hero 
III:  Legends  of  Rock  is  released  with 
a  soundtrack  of  71  playable  songs. 
Slash  and  other  real-life  guitarists 
appear  as  in-game  characters. 


T  The  music  video  game  Rock  Band  is 
released  for  Xbox  360  and  PlayStation  3. 
Players  perform  together  in  virtual  bands 
using  peripherals  to  hit  notes  as  they 
scroll  onscreen. 


Television 


Movies 


▼  Shia  LaBeouf  portrays  a  teenager  who  is 
plunged  into  a  high-tech  battle  between  good 
and  evil  alien  robots  in  Transformers,  a  live 
action  adaptation  of  the  1980s  cartoon  series. 


▼  A  90-minute  episode  of  The 
Simpsons  takes  six  years  to 
make.  The  Simpsons  Movie 
finally  makes  its  big-screen 
debut  and  is  a  major  hit. 


4  Atonement  receives 

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►  Disney's  National 
Treasure:  Book  of 
Secrets  nets  the 
third-highest  box-office 
total  ever  for  a  Christmas 
weekend  release. 


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I  Disturbia,  a  surprise  hit  thriller  about  a 
bored  teenager  under  house  arrest  who 
thinks  his  next-door  neighbor  may  be 
a  notorious  serial  killer,  spends  three 
weeks  at  the  top  of  the  box  office. 


Joel  and  Ethan  Coen  write  and 
direct  No  Country  for  Old  Men, 
a  film  adaptation  of  Cormac 
McCarthy's  bleak,  moody  modern 
western  novel.  The  film  receives 
eight  Oscar  nominations. 


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▼  In  I  Am  Legend,  Will  Smith  is 
the  last  man  alive  in  New  York, 
after  a  man-made  virus  wipes 
out  most  of  the  world's  population 
and  turns  the  survivors  into 
dangerous  mutants. 


Best  Picture 

Oscar 
Nominations 


Atonement 


Michael  Clayton 
No  Country  for  Old  Men 


Using  a  combination  of  live  action  and  animation, 
Enchanted  tells  the  story  of  Giselle,  a  fairy-tale 
character  seeking  a  "happily  ever  after"  ending 
in  modern-day  Manhattan. 


▼  Fergie  continues  to  place 
singles  from  her  triple-platinum 
solo  album,  The  Dutchess,  on 
the  Billboard  charts. 


▼  Fall  Out  Boy  headlines  the  Honda  Civic  tour, 
performs  at  Live  Earth  concerts  and  reaches 
the  top  of  the  charts  with  the  release  of  their 
album  Infinity  on  High. 


Punk-pop  princess  Avril  Lavigne  releases 
her  third  album,  The  Best  Damn  Thing, 
featuring  "Girlfriend,"  her  first  No.1  single 
on  the  Billboard  lop  100. 


Sports 


T  The  American  League  Champion 
Boston  Red  Sox  defeat  the  National 
League  Champion  Colorado 
Rockies  in  a  decisive  four-game 
sweep  to  capture  their  second 
World  Series  title  in  four  years. 


Chris  Graythen/Getty  Images 


Former  Senator  George  Mitchell 
releases  a  list  of  Major  League 
Baseball  players,  including 
seven  MVPs  and  31  All-Stars, 
under  investigation  for  illegal 
use  of  steroids  and  other 
performance-enhancing  drugs. 


▼  The  veteran  San  Antonio  Spurs, 
led  by  Tim  Duncan,  beat  the 
Cleveland  Cavaliers  and  their 
young  phenom,  LeBron  James, 
in  a  4-0  sweep  to  win  the  2007 
NBA  finals. 


AtX-Games13,  Ricky 
Carmichael  wins  the  lirst 
MotoX  Racing  Circuit,  Simon 
Tabron  does  back-to-back 
900s  in  BMX  Vert  and  Jake 
Brown  survives  a  40-foot  fall. 


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The  LSI)  Tigers  pounce  on 
Ohio  State  early  on  their  way 
to  a  38-24  victory.  LSU  is  the 
first  two-loss  team  to  compete 
for  and  win  the  BCS  National 
Championship. 


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