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A Message From Development
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Annual Fund
1812 Society
Overall Giving
List of Donors
At Lycoming
Alumni Happenings
Class Notes
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Editor: Steve Inch
Vice President for College Advancement: Lynn E. Jackson
Director of Alumni Relations:
Melanie Harris Taomiina '94
Director of De\elopmcnt: Jennifer Desmond Wilson
Editorial Assistant: Sandra Jansson
Sports Editor: Cotton Mayer
Class Notes: Terri Brewer, Sandra Jansson,
Laura Holdredge '07, Lisa Steuer '08
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David Freet "68
Joseph G. Lorah '94
President
Rev. Dr. Ronald McElwee '71
Brenda Bowser Soder "98
John Murray II "81
Pax/ Pi-esidem
Meredith (Rambo) Murray '92
Dr. Heather Duda '98
Wendy (Park) Myers '89
1st Vice President
Taunia (Halcrow) Oechslin '92
Dr. Deanna Barthlow-
Mark Ohiinger '92
Potkanowicz "96
Dr Barbara (Neff) Price "60
Brian Belz "96
Capt. Richard Raudabaugh "60
Bonnie (Bierly) Bowes "62
Dr. Linda (Wabschall) Ross "69
Joseph O. Bunce III '63
Linda (Lady) Scott "77
Christine Colella "04
Gary Spies "72
Michele Connors "06
Joseph Wade "90
Lynn Cruickshank "84
Ann (Bell) Wood '73
Lee Dawson "97
Dr. Dennis Youshaw "61
Dr. Shannon (Keane)
English "94
AJ Francavilla '08
Richard Felix '56
'07. '08 SSLC President
Dr. WilHam Gallagher III "70
Jessica Gough '07
W. Clark Gaughan" 77
Senior Class Past President
Andrew Gross '59
Amilcar Guzman "08
Bill Hessert "85
Senior Class President
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PRESIDENT' S MESSAGE
. Y y^^"" ^S^ I wrote to you about the ground-
A \ breaking for the College's new residence
hall. When we opened this semester
in August, eighty-five juniors and seniors moved
into that new building on the comer of Washington
Boulevard and Mulberry Street. Although de-
signed as one building, separate first floor entranc-
es and individual porches reinforce the surround-
ing neighborhood atmosphere while the overall
architectural design connects the building to the
College's campus. The apartment-style suites are
equipped with kitchenettes and pro\ ide upperclass
students with a more independent living option.
As one of only 266 National Liberal Arts
Colleges, Lycoming continues to prepare under-
graduate students in many ways for their fijtures.
The quality of the College's educational approach
continues to be broadly recognized, most recently
by Princeton Review, which included Lycoming
as one of the "Best Northeastern Colleges." and
by Washington Monthly, which ranked Lycoming
58th out of over 200 institutions based on its strong
graduation rate, the large percent of students who
participate in commu-
nity service, and the
College's continued
commitment to access
and atTordability.
Last month the
College welcomed
alumna Deirdre
Connelly '83
back to Wil-
iamsport. Ms.
Connelly is the
president of Lilly
USA and was recently selected by Fortune
magazine as one of the fifty most powerful
women in business. When 1 spoke to her
about her successes after graduation, she
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cited the significant influences of Lycoming faculty on her life. As is true of so many Lycoming alumni, she ben-
efited from the opportunity to get to know and to work with a faculty who take interest in their students and foster
their professional and personal growth.
Through your generosity, each of you has had an impact on the lives of our students. Those of you who are
donors to the 2006-07 Annual Fund have played a vital role in providing annual resources needed to support the
educations of our current students. Those of you who have provided endowments and other long-temi support
are securing Lycoming's well-earned status as a National Liberal Arts College. You all join others who for almost
200 years have believed in the value of the programs here and have made it possible for the College to continue its
tradition of small classes taught by highly credentialed full-time faculty. Your support strengthens the strong liberal
arts and sciences curriculum and makes possible the wide array of extra-curricular activities as well as the fine
facilities of the College.
On behalf of Lycoming College, I thank you for your generosity and support. With your help, Lycoming
College will continue to present brighter futures to our students for many years to come.
James E. Douthat
President
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DEVELOPMENT
Message
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\ 1 ^ J ith the Canipnign for a Brighter Future well underway, fiscal
'A * #year 2007 was filled with exciting development opportunities at
^J ,,jf Lycoming College. The Development Staff immensely enjoyed
working with several donors who invested in the future of Lycoming College
and its students. From critical annual fund dollars to support for Lycoming's
new residence hall to new endowed funds that will provide opportunities for
the students of tomorrow, Lycoming is grateful to each person and corporation
listed on the pages that follow. Simply stated, without their gifts Lycoming
College would not be able to offer the quality national liberal arts education
synonymous with its reputation.
The Campaign fur a Brighter Future received over $5M in new commit-
ments during the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2007, the Campaign totals sur-
passed $33M making the goal of $42M within a S9M reach. We thank the
many donors who have made commitments to the Campaign during the fiscal
year and extend an invitation to new individuals interested in investing in the
students of tomorrow. Together we will continue creating brighter futures for
countless generations of Lycoming students.
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Vice President for CoUeae Advancement
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Jennifer D. Wilson
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While every gift counts, generous leadership gifts
provide Lycoming with the tools to move the institu-
tion forward in the ever-changing environment of higher
education. Lycoming College acknowledges the follow-
ing individuals and businesses for their leadership gifts
of $10,000 or more this past fiscal year. This short list of
donors accounts for 63% of total gifts received in fiscal
year 2007. Lycoming greatly appreciates their generous
commitment and loyalty.
Abbott Laboratories Fund
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Louisa Atlierton '37
Bess and Eph (deceased) Baker
Mynia A. Barnes Trust
Shirley (Wunderly) '66 and John "66 Biggar
Judith Fry Cahstri '56
Citizens & Northern Bank
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company
Mary and Jay '88 Cleveland Jr
Sandra and Jay Cleveland Sr.
Robert Cohen
Estate of Kathryn S. Day
Emily and James Douthat
Marilyn (Phillippy) '70 and Donald "dS F;ulor
Susan (Bartz) Flanagan '75
Helen (Holler) '57 and Daniel ^7, 'OIH Fultz
Beatrice (Baird) '69 and David '69 Gathi
Nancy (Hall) '59 and Casimir '59 Gieniei
Global Gift l-und
Carl GrivnL-r '75
Joanne anil Arthur '59 1 laherberger
Grace (Ptlecgor) '67 arul Daniel Hawbakei
Tina and Michael '63 Hayes
Estate ol Lloyd J. HefFelfinger
Joyce and Harold '51 Hershberger Jr.
Vincent Horcasitas
James Hubbard '66
Jersey Shore State Bank
Kathryn (Baldwin) '67 and Edward '53 Johnson
Joanne Korengo '65
Jane (Keyte) '55 and Eugene '57 Landon
L.B. Smith Educational Foundation
Joyce and David '61 Lee
Joyce and Peter '69 Lynn
M&T Bank
James Maiolo '58
Manheim Investors
D. Stephen Martz '64
Sylvia and Richard '62 Mase
Ann Sue (Bingaman) '60 and Jay '60 McComiick
Marilyn and Richard '68 Myers
Margaret and John "07H Piper Jr.
Estate of Mary R. Schweikle '63
Andrea Seuren '76
Charlene and Robert '58, '04H Shangraw
Cheryl (Eck)'70 and Hugh Spencer
Steven Stout '72
Norma and H. Lawrence '57 Swartz
Diane and David '38, '89H (deceased) Sykes
The David B and Shirley L. Sykes Foundation
Ronalee (Bennett) '69 and John '68 Trogner Jr.
United Methodist Church Central PA Conference
United Way of Capital Region
Elizabeth and Alvin '71 Younger Jr.
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Endowed Funds plan lor the liituie of Lycoming
College and ensure that countless generations of
students will benefit from a Lycoming education.
Special thanks to the following donors for creating
opportunities for current and future students through
the establishment of these ne\\' funds in fiscal year 2007:
An anonymous donor cslabllshcd the Dr. Olio L. Sonder "46
Endowed Scholarship in appreeialion for Dr. Sonder "s
service to Lycoming College for students u ith linancial need.
Robert Cohen established the Linda Lev Cohen "fiX Endowed
Scholarship in memory of his wife, Linda, tor students w ith
demonstrated financial need majoring in history,
Sanlu deSilva established the deSilva Mathematics
Colloquium Endowed Fund to support the projects, speakers,
and presentations associated with the Mathematical Science
Colloquium.
The Former Agents of the FBI Foundation established the
J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Award to be awarded at Honors
Convocation.
Arthur '59 and .loanne Haberberger established the Joanne and
Arthur Haberberger Berks County Endowed Scholarship for
students with financial need from Berks County, Pennsylvania.
David '61 iijidJo;
W. Lee
financial I
I'clcr '69
Endowed
Lycoming
in econoitiics>
cstabl i shcTTfll^BTOd TT^BWTO
ihiiBbr siudent^pth demon:
bcrt W
hold's sei
need majBn.u
Richard '62 ancTS^WWWSse established the Richard ani
Sylvia Mase Endowed Scholarship for students w ith financial
need from Tioga or Bradford Counties, Pennsylvania.
Many donors joined together to create the John F. Piper. Jr.
and Margaret P. Piper Endov\ed Scholarship in appreciation of
John and Margaret's scr\ ice to Lycoming College upon Dean
Piper's retirement.
Andrea Seuren '76 established the Seuren Leadership Speaker
Series in memory of her parents. Walt and Peg Seuren, to
build a culture ol' leadership that espouses ser\ ice, ethics, and
critical thinking that w ill shape Lycoming students throughout
their lives.
H. Lawrence '57 and Norma J. Swartz established the
Mclver/Thayer Competitive Performance Choir Scholarship
in memory of Walter Mclver and in honor of Fred Thayer to
benefit students with linancial need who are participating in
the Choir.
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The
Lycoming
Annual
Fund
TSSPBt'iflr
During the 2006-2007 fiscal year,
Lycoming College's alumni, parents,
and friends contributed $863,090 to
the Lycoming Annual Fund, setting
a new record of success! Gifts to the
Lycoming Annual Fund are imme-
diately put into action, supporting
financial aid, academic programs, and
student life.
Tuition only covers 61% of the cost of
a student's education at Lycoming. The remaining 39% is
funded by outside support, including gifts to the Lycoming
Annual Fund. Each year, support to the Lycoming Annual
Fund helps ensure the vitality and strength of the College,
providing 95% of students with some form of financial aid.
Thank you for your generous support!
Bringing Back the Pleasure of a Phone Call
By Loni N. Kline, Director of Annual Giving
In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell shaped world history
with the invention of the telephone. Back then, it was a thrill
to receive a phone call, and the news of telecommunication
spread quickly. In today's era, news about the "Do Not Call"
list spread even faster. Lycoming students want to change
your perception of telephone communication, and bring back
the pleasure of a phone call — the best way to stay connected!
Throughout the academic year, a team of 25 Lycoming
students spend evening hours making phone calls to connect
with alumni, parents, and friends. Our callers are anxious to
hear a voice on the other end of the phone, as they enjoy the
opportunity to proudly represent Lycoming. These students
are representatives of Lycoming, not telemarketers.
Sure, the callers encourage financial support to the
Lycoming Annual Fund, but the donations are bonuses to
each conversation. Phonathon calls give students the chance
to offer news about Lycoming, to network with alumni and
friends, and to expand their skills. Their success is not exclu-
sively calculated by the amount of money raised, but by the
creation and maintenance of relationships.
The next time "Lycoming College" appears on caller-id,
please pick up the phone, and give one of our fine students an
opportunity to update you on all things Lycoming. Together,
we may not be pioneers of telecommunication, as Alexander
Graham Bell was, but we can bring back the pleasure of a
phone call.
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Alumni
Parents
Past Parents
Individuals
Corporations
Foundations
Matching Gift Co.
Organization
TOTALS
$587,938
$10,961
$36,093
$67,216
$47,513
$37,950
$38,961
$36,458
$863,090
LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL 'O?
ANNUAL FUND
Each and every gift to the Annual Fund makes a ditTerence at Lycoming College.
Alumni support to the Lycoming Annual Fund is a determining factor in college rankings and foundation grants.
This year, 20% of alumni contributed to the Lycoming Annual Fund. Thank you for your support.
Class
Year
LYCOMING ANNUAL FUND GIVING BY CLASS YEAR
Fiscal Year 2006-2007
Total
Alumni
Annual
Fund
Donors
Annual
Fund
Giving
Annual
Fund
Participation
Class
Year
Total
Alumni
.\nnuul
Fund
Donors
/Vnnual
Fund
Giving
Annual
Fund
Partieipalion
1930
2
1
$200
50% ■
1969
284
73
$58,120
26%
1931
4
-}
$125
50% ■
1970
243
63
$30,878
26%
1932
6
1
$100
H
1971
238
62
$22,370
26%
1933
4
1
$100
25% H
1972
240
53
$13,645
22%
1934
3
~>
$100
67% ■
1973
306
76
$17,525
25%
1935
9
-)
$1,550
22% H
1974
322
70
$19,645
22%
1936
7
3
$3,140
43% H
1975
262
68
$33,968
26%
1937
14
7
$1,185
50% H
1976
248
53
$16,805
21%
1938
12
7
$3,285
58% H
1977
246
58
$11,610
24%
1939
16
8
$2,105
50% ■
1978
247
59
$9,779
24%
1940
24
11
$790
46% H
1979
218
41
$5,490
19%
1941
28
11
$1,295
39% H
1980
224
51
$16,949
23%
1942
45
18
$1,870
40% H
1981
179
49
$15,510
27%
1943
26
5
$745
19% ■
1982
202
34
$8,095
17%
1944
17
4
$535
24% H
1983
208
27
$4,095
13%
1945
16
6
$5,471
38% H
1984
189
31
$4,395
16%
1946
27
7
$9,689
26% H
1985
204
23
$4,935
11%
1947
60
16
$10,074
27% H
1986
224
32
$4,621
14%
1948
63
20
$4,440
32% H
1987
192
26
$5,445
14%
1949
35
19
$3,360
54% H
1988
280
34
$11,240
12%
1950
85
34
$18,515
40% H
1989
196
23
$3,350
12%
1951
82
31
$6,625
38% H
1990
184
27
$6,305
15%
1952
94
30
$4,195
32% H
1991
211
12
$1,275
6%
1953
70
24
$6,868
34% H
1992
237
35
$8,551
15%
1954
68
24
$3,635
35% H
1993
238
29
$1,865
12%
1955
67
17
$3,790
25% H
1994
238
36
$5,725
15%
1956
75
29
$16,155
39% H
1995
260
29
$3,393
11%
1957
126
42
$64,474
33% H
1996
275
32
$4,065
12%
1958
136
44
$41,146
32% H
1997
260
27
$1,652
10%
1959
160
50
$24,528
31% 1
1998
280
36
$2,885
13%
1960
115
45
$12,128
39% H
1999
318
37
$2,699
12%
1961
139
44
$24,360
32% 1
2000
257
23
$2,705
9%
1962
141
44
$16,440
31% 1
2001
274
17
$2,060
6%
1963
185
70
$52,895
38% H
2002
260
20
$1,045
8%
1964
252
75
$15,925
30% H
2003
303
-IT
$1,235
7%
1965
242
71
$20,370
29% H
2004
230
16
$1,785
7%
1966
199
66
$45,742
33% H
2005
292
22
$2,065
8%
1967
239
82
$20,444
34% H
2006
349
7
$235
2%
1968
280
63
$32,810
23% H
2007
286
150
$528
52%
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Board of Trustees
2006-2007
OFMCERSOFTHE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
f I.. ,!..>,. ,n of the Boarr!
Mr. Arthur A. Haberberger "59
Investor and Consuhant
Reading, PA
Vice Chairman
Mr. Jay W. Cleveland Sr.
Chairman of the Board/CEO
Cleveland Brothers Equipment
Company
Harrisburg, PA
Secretary
Mr. Melvin H. Campbell Jr. "70
Owner/President
Campbell, Harrington & Brear
Advertising Agency
York, PA
Assistant Secretary
Mr. Harold D. Hershberger Jr. '51
President
Deer Mountain Associates. Inc.
Williamsport, PA
Assistant Secretary
Ann S. Pepperman, Esquire
Partner
McNerney Page. Vanderlin & Hall
Williamsport, PA
ME.MBERS
Dr. Brenda Alston-Mills "66
Professor
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
David R. Bahl, Esquire
Partner
McCormick Law Finn
Williamsport, PA
Dr. Robert L. Bender "59
Associate VP for Academic Affairs/
Retired (Emeritus)
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL
Mr. John R. Biggar '66
Executive VP and CFO
PPL Resources. Inc.
Allentown, PA
Dr. James E. Douthat
President
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
Mr. Donald E. Failor '68
Owner/Chartered Life Underwriter
D. E. Failor Associates
Harrisburg, PA
Dr. DanielG. Fultz'57, 'OIH
Executive IP and Treasurer/Retired
Lycoming College
Mendon, NY
Mr. David D. Gathman '69
Senior VP and CFO
SunGard SCT Inc.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Mrs. Nancy Gieniec "59
Self Employed/Retired
Lancaster, PA
Mr. Daniel R. Hawbaker
President
Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc.
State College, PA
Mr. Michael J. Hayes '63
President/CEO
Fred's Inc.
Memphis, TN
Mr. James L. Hebe '71
President
Co-Van International Trucks. Inc.
Coquitlam, BC
Bishop Neil L. Irons
Bishop/Retired
Central PA Conference.
United Methodist Church
Mechanicsburg, PA
Mr. Dale N. K.rapt"67
President
Geoige Krapf. Jr & Sons, Inc.
Exton, PA
Mr. Daniel R. Langdon '73
President
East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Lyon Station, PA
Mr. David B. Lee '61
President/CEO
Omega Financial Corporation
State College. PA
Dr. Robert G. Little '63
Family Physician
Community Medical Associates
Halifax, PA
Mrs. Carolyn-Kay (Miller) Lundy '63
Community- I bliinleer/Former
Teacher
Williamsport, PA
Mr. Peter R. Lynn '69
CEO
Government Retirement &
Benefits, Inc.
Alexandria, VA
Mr. D. Stephen Martz '64
Part-time Business Manager
First United Methodist Church
Hollidaysburg, PA
Mr. Richard D. Mase '62
Businessman, Self Employed/
Retired
Montoursville, PA
Dr. Norman B. Medow '60
Surgeon
Manhattan, Eye. Ear & Throat
Hospital
New York, NY
Mr. James G. Scott '70
Independent Consultant
Morris Plains, NJ
Dr. Robert L. Shangraw '58, '04H
Chairman Emeritus
First Vice President for
Investments/Retired
Merrill Lynch. Pierce, Fenner &
Smith
Williamsport, PA
Mr. Hugh H. Sides '60
President
Robert M. Sides Music. Inc.
Williamsport, PA
Mr. Stanley W. Sloter '80
President
Paradigm Companies
Arlington, VA
The Honorable Clinton W. Smith '55
Senior Judge
Lycoming County Court House
Williamsport, PA
Mr. Charles D. Springman '59
Senior VP Operations/Retired
May Department Stores
Williamsport, PA
Mr. John S. Trogner Jr. '68
Treasurer
Troegs Brewing Co.
Harrisburg, PA
Mrs. Robert S. Yasui
Nurse/Homemaker/Retired
Williamsport, PA
Dr. Dennis G. Youshaw '61
Physician/Retired
Altoona, PA
EMERITUS MEMBERS
Mr. David Y. Brouse '47
Montoursville, PA
Mr. Richard W. DeWald '61
Montoursville, PA
Dr. Samuel H. Evert '34
Palm Beach Gardens, PL
Dr. Kenrick R. KJian '57
Penney Farms, FL
Mrs. Margaret D. L'Heureux
Williamsport, PA
Dr. William Pickelner ■95H
Williamsport, PA
Mrs. John Rich VI '42
Woolrich, PA
Dr. Harold H. Shreckengast Jr. '50,
'OOH
Philadelphia, PA
The Reverend Dr. Wallace Stettler
Kingston, PA
Alumni Association
Executive Board
2006-2007
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
President
Ms. Brenda J. Bowser Seder '98
Silver Spring, MD
Past President
Mr. David A. Walsh '76
Scotia, NY
1st \ ice President
Mr. David E. Freet '68
Harrisburg, PA
2nd \ ice President
Dr. Heather Duda '98
Indiana, PA
Secretary
Mr. Lee Dawson '96
Williamsport, PA
Treasurer
Mr. Gary R. Spies '71
Williamsport, PA
MEMBERS
Mr. Bnan L. Belz '96
Lansdale, PA
Mrs. Bonnie (Bierly) Bowes '62
Jersey Shore, PA
Mr. Andrew A. Bucke '71
Liverpool, PA
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Ms. Christine M. Colella "04
Brick. NJ
Ms. Lynn A. Cruickshank "84
Fairport, NY
Dr. David E. Detwiler III "75
Forest, VA
Dr. Shannon (Kcane) English "94
Big Rapids, Ml
Mr. Richard H. Felix "56
Willianisport, PA
Dr. William J. Gallagher HI "70
Carlisle. PA
Mr. W. Clark Gaughan "77
Ellieott City. MD
Mr. .Andrew M. Gross '59
Basking Ridge, NJ
Ms. Kan L. Hebble "86
Florissant, CO
Dr. John J. Joe "59
Coates\ille, PA
The Reverend Dr.
Ronalds. McElwee "71
Chanibershurg. PA
Mr. John T.Murray 11 "SI
Martinsville, NJ
Mrs. Meredith Ranibo Murray '92
Roosevelt, NJ
Mrs. Wendy (Park) Myers "89
Shamong. NJ
Ms. Taunia (Halcrov\) Oechslin "92
Johnstou n, PA
Mr MarkJ. Ohlinger'92
Reading. PA
Dr Barbara (NetT) Price "60
Hanover Township, PA
Captain Richard L. Raudabaugh "60
Mechanicsburg, PA
Dr Linda (Wabschall) Ross '69
West Chester, PA
Mrs. Cheryl (Eck) Spencer '70
Deerficid, IL
Mr Joseph M. Wade '90
Perkasie. PA
Mrs. Linda (Lady) Wallace "77
Morris Plains, NJ
Ms. Ann (Bell) Wood '73
Clearfield, PA
Dr. Dennis G. Youshau "61
Altoona, P.^
Mr. AJ Francavilla '08
Student Senate I'rcMdenl
Ms. Kelly A. Ilouertcr "06
Student Senate Past President
Ms. Jessica E. Gough "07
Senior Class President
Ms. Michele Connors '06
Senior Class Past President
TKArVKS
Institute for
Management Studies
Board of Visitors
2006-2007
Mr Frank Brennan
Ownt'i'^Princip/f
Pareiile Ramlolph LLC
Willianisport, PA
Mrs. Nanci (Davis) Morris "78
Director of Public Markets
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton, NJ
Mrs. Elizabeth (Smith) Spielh "72
Ecjuifia Consumer Solutions
Catasauqua, PA
Mr. Steven P. Johnson '76
President
Susquehanna Health System
Willianisport, PA
Mr. John B. Shaffer '71
Pastor
First Church of the Brethren
Ouakertown, PA
Mr. Marshall D. Welch 111
StonefielJ Capital. LLC
Cogan Station, PA
Mrs. Mary B. Wolf
Mayor
City of Williamsport
Willianisport. I'A
Dr. Mehrdad Madresehee
Director Institute for Management
Studies
Chain Department of Economics
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
Dr. John F. Piper Jr.
Dean of the College
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
Dr. H. Bruce Weaver
Professor Department of Business
Administration
Lycoming College
Williamsport. PA
Mr. Richard Wienecke
Chair. Department ol'.'Xccounting
Lycoming College
Williamsport. PA
"TKArVKS
LYCOMING
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Lycoming Annual
Fund Class Agent
Committee
2006-2007
Mrs. Judith Fry Calistri '56
Fayetteville. NY
Mr. E. Noel Faddis '58
Guir Breeze. FL
Mrs. Nancy Sass Threll'all '75
Norristovvn. PA
Mr. David A. Walsh '76
Scotia. NY
Ms. Linda Porr Sweeney '78
Lancaster. PA
Mr. D. Mark Fultz '80
Pittsford. NY
Mr John T. Murray '81
Martinsville. NJ
Mrs. Meredith Ranibo Murray '92
Roosevelt. NJ
Ms. Taunia (Halcrow ) Oechslin '92
Johnstown. PA
Mrs. Deborah (Norton) Valencia '9.'?
Sammamish. WA
Mr. Eric R. Kratz '94
Harrisburg. PA
Ms. Kristin A. Nash '95
Harrisburg. PA
Mr. Michael G. Charles "96
Wellsboro. PA
Mr. Morgan R. Kyte '00
Boonton, NJ
Mrs. Sarah (Wolferz) Kyte '01
Boonton. NJ
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Lycoming receives no
state grant funding to
cover expenses or state
allocation to support
building projects.
Thecost of private
higher education j
exceeds the ability of \
95% of those families
who send their
children to college.
Lycoming students
receive $14.5M in
financial aid each year.
Tuition covers only
61% of the cost of a
student's education at
Lycoming.
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LYCOMING COL'LEG
Cm
2 007
■2008 _^
ifealts rJ ci h t e r l^ti
JtT a ^ T
October 21, 2006
'■$42 Million
indowed Scholarships
Student Financial Aid
$4.5M for Academic Programs
Institute for Management Studies
Clean Water Institute
Symposium Program
Visiting Scholars Program
l^raatii/a Wlrit
ram
$3.5M for Facultv Develo
Three New Endowed Faculty Chairs
Endowed Fund for Faculty Development
S14.5M for Annual Student and Academic Suppo.
Lycoming Annual F'und
nt and Academi
Recreation Center
Mary Lindsay Welch
Honors Hall
New Apartment Style
Residence Hall
n Library Renovation and Technology Upgrade
ES Detwiler Planetarium Improvements
'ays To Support The Campaign:
■ Outright gifts of cash and appreciated securities can
be gifted to the Lycoming Annual Fund and other
campaign projects. Real estate and personal property
are other assets a donor may gift to the College.
L_ Planned gifts made through bequest provisions, life
insurance policies, life income plans, and retirement
funds may reduce estate and other taxes while
allowing the donor to retain lifetime use of his or
her assets.
For more information about liow you can support the
campaign, please contact the Development Office at
570.321.4395.
, 5JCl
in covers only 61% of the cost of delivering a
student's education at Lycoming
Lycoming receives no state grant fiinding to cover
expenses or state allocation to support building
projects
The cost of private higher education exceeds the
ability of 95% of those families who send their
children to college
Students receive $14.5M in financial aid each
year from Lycoming College
CAMPUS NOTES
Dr. Stephen Storck
Named Vice President
and Treasurer
Stephen R. Storck. CPA,
PhD. has been named Vice
President and Treasurer of
Lycoming College. The
announcement was made
on August 20 by President
James E. Douthat. Dr. Storck
will leave his position as
Vice President for Adminis-
tration and Chief Financial
Officer at Heidelberg College
in Ohio this fall to lead
the Business Division at
Lycoming. He will succeed
Mr. Robert W. Griesemer.
who retired from Lycoming
College in June.
"We are delighted with
Steve Storck's decision to
join us as the senior financial
officer at the College." said
Dr. Douthat. "He comes
with broad leadership
experiences at several fine
private institutions." Prior
to his ser\ ice at Heidelberg,
Dr. Storck was the Vice
President for Business
Affairs at Otterbein College
in Ohio for 1 8 years and has
worked in other capacities at
colleges in Pennsylvania and
West Virginia.
Dr. Storck earned the PhD
from Ohio University, the
MBA from York College,
and holds a bachelor of arts
in accounting from King's
College.
At Lycoming
"Lycoming College has
much of which to be proud.
includmg the significant
achievements of the past 20
years," said Dr. Storck. "It
is positioned well for the
future, and 1 am looking
forward to being part of the
campus community. 1 have
been particularly impressed
by the important recognition
that Lycoming has recently
received from outside enti-
ties. But. it was the friendli-
ness and approachability of
the people that I encountered
while on campus that 1 found
most appealing."
Dr. Storck and his wife,
Phyllis, are the parents of
two grown children. While in
Ohio, Dr. Storck served on a
number of boards, including
the Westerville Chamber of
Commerce, the Rotary Clubs
of Tiffin and Westerville. and
the Westerville Symphony
Orchestra.
WELCOME,
Class of 2011!
The Class of 20 11 was
formally welcomed to
Lycoming College on Friday,
August 24, during the New
Student Convocation. The
400-member class made the
traditional march through the
Sykcs date and proceeded
to the upper quad, where
the class was greeted by
faculty and staff members in
academic regalia, as well as
family and friends.
Dr. Mehrdad Madrcsehee.
Chair of the Faculty, was
the presenter of the mace.
Speakers included Dr. James
E. Douthat, President of the
College; Dr. Thomas
Griffiths, Provost and Dean
of the College: and Ms.
Regina M. Collins, Assistant
Dean for Freshmen.
Mr. David H. Freet '68
of Harrisburg, President of
the Pennsylvania Telephone
Association, was the guest
speaker. "I'd like to welcome
you to this new opportu-
nity in your life," said Freet.
"Don't hesitate to try new
things. You'll learn from
the experience and be better
for it."
During the ceremony.
Dr. Griffiths presented the
General Board of Higher
Education and Ministry
Exemplary Teacher Award
to Dr. Gene Sprechini, who
joined the Mathematical
Sciences Department in
1981. Dr. Sprechini was also
the recipient of the 2007
Constance Cupp Plankenhom
Alumni Award for Faculty
Excellence.
The choir and brass
ensemble perfomied
several selections during
the afternoon's ceremony.
Sr. Catherine Ann Gilvary
delivered the invocation. A
reception was held on the
upper quad for all those in
attendance follow ing the
Convocation.
The Class of 201 1 represents
Lycoming College's national
status, with students coming
from Orlando, Phoenix,
Houston, Seattle, and Los
Angeles, according to Mr.
James Spencer, Dean of
Admissions and Financial Aid.
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CAMPUS NOTES
LYCOMING cm
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Comocalion speaker Dcirid Freer '6S
The incoming class
includes nine high school
valedictorians and salutatori-
ans. Fifty students have been
invited to participate in the
College's Scholars Program.
"The largest anticipated
major of the incoming class
is biology, with business,
archaeology, psychology,
and English right behind,"
said Spencer. "We've seen
renewed interest in the sci-
ences in each of the past
three years. I credit the Col-
lege's Clean Water Institute
as being the catalyst for this
surge."
New Residence Hall
Opens
Lycoming College's first
new residence hall since
1 965 opened when students
arrived for the start of the
fall semester. The L-shaped
townhouse configuration,
located on the comer of
Washington Boulevard and
Mulberry Street, accommo-
dates 85 students.
The design of the fapade
and landscaping suggests
a cluster of single family
^ The new residence hall will
feature a courtyard at the rear of the
complex. The architecture (below)
blends in with existing College and
communit}- buildings.
houses when, in
fact, all of the
units are adjoined.
The residence
hall is the
College's first
to be air condi-
tioned. Residents
were selected
using a lottery
system, with
senior status and
GPAas criteria.
"I am very excited
about living in the
new Residence
Hall, especially
since 1 will be
among the first
to live there," said senior
Jamie Rowe of Honesdale,
Pa. "1 have high expectations
because it is such a positive
addition to the campus. 1
hope it will allow me to have
more freedom, but still
experience cooperative
living."
The Development
Office is pleased to
announce there are sev-
eral residence hall naming
opportunities available
for interested individuals
or businesses. For more
information, please contact
Jennifer Wilson, Director
of Development, at
570.321.4395, or Wilson®
lycoming.edu.
Lycoming One of
"Best Northeastern
Colleges"
Lycoming College is
one of 222 outstanding
colleges and universities
in the Northeast that The
Princeton Review
recommends to college
Jfcss
Colleges
applicants in the new
2008 edition of its book, "Best
Northeastern Colleges."
"The schools in this book
all have excellent academic
programs," says Robert
Franek, Princeton Review s
V.P., Publishing. "We chose
them from several hundred
Northeastern schools we
considered based on institu-
tional data we collect about
the schools, our surveys of
students attending them, and
our visits to schools over the
years. We also worked to
have a wide representation
of colleges in the book by
size, selectivity, character and
locale."
The book includes schools
in the District of Columbia
and eleven states: Connecticut,
Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New
York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, and Vermont.
The Princeton Review
surveyed 62.000 students
at the 222 colleges in this
edition of the book (about
275 per campus). The 80-
question survey asked
students to rate their schools
in several categories — from
the accessibility of their
professors to quality of the
campus food — and answer
questions about themselves,
their fellow students, and their
campus life. Comments from
surveyed students pepper the
LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
CAMPUS NOTES
book's narrative profiles of
the colleges.
The 2008 edition of "Best
Northeastern Colleges" is
the fourth edition of the
book. Unlike The Princeton
Review's annual "Best 366
Colleges," "Best Northeast-
em Colleges" does not have
ranking lists based on student
surveys. The Princeton
Review (www. Princeton
Review.com) is a New York-
based company known for its
test preparation, education,
and college admission ser-
vices. It is not affiliated with
Princeton University and it is
not a magazine.
Dean's List Tailgate
Kicks Off Football
Season
On Saturday. September
I , the Development Office
hosted the First Annual
Dean's List Tailgate to
kick-off the 2007 Lycoming
Football season. More than
S5 alumni, parents, and
friends of Lycoming gathered
on a beautiful afternoon at
David Person Field for got)d
food and conversation.
President James E.
Douthat and Emily Douthat
were present to greet the
College's guests. Dr. Tom
Griffiths, Lycoming's new
Provost and Dean of the
College, and his wife. Dr.
Margaret Griffiths, were also
present to be welcomed to
the Lycoming community.
The event was held in ap-
preciation of donors giving to
the Dean's List society. The
Development Office sends
a special thank you to all
those who support Lycoming
College.
Student and Academic
Plant Projects
To provide
a true home
for its students,
the College
has Identified
five capital
improvement
projects:
O The Recreation
Center
O The Mary
Lindsay Welch
Honors Hall
O A New
Residence Hall
O Library
Renovation and
Technology
Upgrade
O Detwiler
Planetarium
Improvements
\i'j\j-\f\ Uj\J
Robert SIhingnm
0411 and Jim "ii ami Li/iJa
http://www.lycoming.edu/clevelopment
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therings
Annual Baltimore
Team Timeout
Goes Indoors
The always-popular
Team Timeout at Camden
Yards in Baltimore again
drew scores of alumni
and guests on Saturday,
July 14,2007. Thanks to
event organizer Stephen
Simchak "99, picnickers
enjoyed the cool indoors
with a view of the field
from the Camden Club,
located in the Warehouse
at Oriole Park, prior to
an evening match-up be-
tween the Orioles and the
Chicago White Sox. Lynn
Jackson, Vice President
for College Advancement,
shared an update on the
College before the group
moved out to
the stands
for the game,
which ended
in an
exciting
extra-
innings
win for
the home
team.
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LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL d"
ALUMNI NEWS
Event organizer Michael Holland '89 (center) looks over
photos of Lycoming v new residence hall with Denise Georges
93 and Gregg Sahhak 90.
Lvnii Jackson. I ice Presuleni for College .4Jvancemenl.
ami Lariy Jackson visit with Jim 70 and Linda '7~ Scon
III Ihe Burnvard and Carriage House.
. 1 cnt oiganizer Shannon (Holland) Desiderioscioli '9J
(back. 2nd from right) reunites with '90s Beta Phi sisters at
the 2nd Animal New Jersey Alumni Picnic.
Gan Spies '72 reconnects with Dale '73 and Nancy '73
Hiilchinson in New Jersey.
Mmmmimkii^
President James and
Emily Doulhat picnic
with Tom '52 and Nina
Dempsey and Gaiy
Spies '72 at Bowman
Field in IVilliamsporl.
Alum Brother and
Sister Organize 2nd
Annual New Jersey
Picnic
Michael Holland "89
and Shannon (Holland)
Desiderioscioli '92 again
opened their Barnyard and
Carriage House restaurant
patio lo o\ er 40 alumni
and guests for the 2nd
Annual New Jersey Picnic.
The sun smiled brightly
on the afternoon's picnic
and con\'ersation. and
attendees heard news from
the College from Lynn
Jackson. Vice President for
College Advancement, and
Melanie Taormina. Director
of Alumni Relations, who
brought along photos of the
campus's newest additions.
Six Decades of
.\Iumni Gather for
Annual Outing in
Williamsport
Alumni from the '50s
through the '00s gathered
at Williamsport's Historic
Bowman Field to enjoy a
picnic on the deck in Cutters
Cove and a minor league
baseball game. President
James and Emily Douthat
and chaimian of Lycoming's
board of trustees Arthur
Haberberger '59 and his
wife Joanne v isited with
alumni o\ er the course of
the e\ ening's festivities.
Attendees received free
t-shirts courtesy of the
Crosscutters. The team,
a single-.A atTiliate of the
Philadelphia Phillies, also
treated guests to a win over
the V isiting Mahoning Valley
Scrappers.
The Cutlers Cove picnic is a family affair for Andrea Milchcliicc 'ill ilcjil and Aiuliva II ciiilui/ler '95 .
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ALUMNI NEWS
LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
Alums Take the King Tut Tour
Sixty alumni and guests met bright and early on Saturday,
September 8, for a tour of the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin
Institute in Philadelphia. Following the morning tour, the group
viewed the IMAX "Mummies: Secrets of the Pharoahs." About
half of the group made a day of it by staying in Philly for a lun-
cheon at Rembrandt's with President James and Emily Douthat.
Area trustees, including Chainnan of the Board Art Haberberger,
along with his wife Joanne, and members of the Alumni Asso-
ciation Executive Board, were also in attendance. After lunch.
President Douthat shared news from the College, giving updates
on the new residence hall, campus technology, and additions
to academic programs. Did you know that more than 1,800
Lycoming alumni live within 50 miles of Philadelphia? That's
more than 10% of all living Lycoming alumni of record!
Sixly ahiimii aiut giiesis met bright and early on Saturday, September 8, 2007,
for a tour of the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Karin (Phimmer) '93 and Mike Bono (right) catch up on Lycoming neus with
Art Haberberger Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Emily Douthat.
Clark '77 and Cuiutyn Liuughan with Lynn Jackson, Vice President for College
Advancement.
UMIMI ASSOCIATIO
lAIARDJUOMIIMATIOIMS
Lycoming College graduates have succeeded in many ways — personally, professionally, and in support of the College. To
recognize Lycoming alumni and their successes, the following awards are presented annually at Homecoming:
.\nscla R. Kvte Outstandins .Alumnus Award
Given to a senior alumnus who has demonstrated a lifetime of service to humanity and whose life exemplifies those qualities
encouraged and fostered at Lycoming College and its predecessor institutions.
niitv.t-,nding .Achievement .Award
Given in recognition of a very special accomplishment which reflects positively on Lycoming College and/or its predecessor
institutions. This could be in a professional field or another area of accomplishment.
ik" \. liower ^c^^icc .ward
Given to an alumnus or non-alumnus for outstanding service rendered to Lycoming College.
To submit a nomination for any of the above awards, please use the online form at http://www.lycomlng.edu/alumni/lcaa/
nominationform.htm or provide the following via regular mail: the name and class year of the nominee; the award for which
you are nominating him/her; specific information in support of his/her candidacy; your name, class year, mailing address,
phone number, and e-mail address. Send your nomination to:
Office of Alumni Relations
Lycoming College
700 College Place, Box 163
Williamsport, PA 17701
The Membership, Nominations, and Awards Committee of the Alumni Association Executive Board will select the aw^ard win-
ners from the nominations received.
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LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
ALUMNI NEWS
f/VLUMNI
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007
An Afternoon at the iNorth (. aroii'na Zoo • Asheboro,
12:30 p.m. - North American entrance picnic area
Meet up with your Carolina alumni ■"neigiibors" for a picnic lunch (bring your own, or purchase inside the zoo)
and Lyco giveaways, then enjoy the zoo on your own with family and friends. RSVP to alumnif(/ lycoming.edu
Dessert Reception • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 'At the home of our hosts David E. Kauffman '65 and Jeannie Van Epps
11 374 N. 78th Street. Scottsdalc. AZ
Register by January 22 by phone ore-mail: 570-321-4376 or fox^ijycoming.edu
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008
3rd Annual Black Alumni Dinner
All alumni are invited to attend this annual on-campus gathering sponsored by Lycoming's Black History Month Committee.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008
Special Effects Studio Tour with Tom Woodruff '80
Amalgamated Dynamics Inc.. Chatsvvorth. CA
A mid-day tour is planned, with box lunch at the studio or lunch at a nearby restaurant to follow.
For all events, visit
www.lycoming.edu/alumni
or call 570-321-4376
for further information.
LYCOMINGCOLLEGE
Your participation in the
Lycoming Annual Fund —
with as little as $10—
can make a huge difference
in Lycoming's future. "^
The percentage of alumni who make a gift ..^
to the Annual Fund is one of the factors
used by foundations when awarding
ant money. In addition, this percentage
is also utilized by U.S. News & World
Report when determining
its annual college rankings.
SAVE THE STAM P! . G I V
http://www.lycom1n^ .^du/detTCn
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CLASS NOTES
46
No Class notes are
compiled from infomiation
submitted by alumni class
scribes, newspaper clippings
received through our press
releases, and letters sent
directly to the alumni office.
InfoiTnation received after
September 6, 2007, will be
in a future issue of the
Lycoming College Magazine.
Send news to:
a) Class scribe
b) Alumni Office
Lycoming College
700 College Place
Williamsport. PA 17701
c) E-mail:
alumni@lycoming.edu
Please be advised that
as a result of our online
posting and archiving of
the Magazine, information
submitted to Class Notes may
become publicly available
and searchable through
Internet search engines.
Lycoming College
Class Scribes:
Ralph Marion
Mt. Vernon Tov,'ers. Unit
B611
300 Johnson Feriy Road
Sandy Springs. GA 30328
rmarionjr@bellsouth. net
or
Dick Dingle
27 Bennett St.
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 322-5526 (h)
The Rev. Ken-
neth R. Bonham
(sociology) and his
wife Esther Louise
celebrated their 61"
anniversary and Rev.
Bonham 's 91" birth-
day on February 7.
Class Scribe:
Rev. James Horace Gold
8238 Old Turnpike Road
Mifflinburg. PA 17844-6620
(570) 966-0330
jegold(d),uplink. net
The Rev. James H. Gold
(psychology) and his wife
Margaret celebrated their 50"'
wedding anniversary at an
open house held at First Lu-
theran Church in Mifflinburg,
Pa., hosted by their children.
A trip to New England was
enjoyed by the couple and
another trip is planned in the
future.
Class Scribe:
Arthur Kelts
22 Stonehill Rd
North Chelmsford. MA
01863
(978) 251-3215
arkjazz(a)verizon. net
Robert V. Haas (account-
ing) and his wife Theresa
observed their 45"' anni-
versary at a family picnic.
They are the parents of four
daughters and three sons, and
13 grandchildren.
Paul Motta (business
administration) was inducted
into the Delaware County
Chapter Pennsylvania Sports
Hall of Fame for
coaching. He taught
at Upper Darby
High School for 25
years. In 1971, Paul
launched the baseball
program at Delaware
County Community
College where his
teams have won eight
conference and seven tourna-
ment titles.
Richard W. DeWald
(business) and his wife
Nancy observed their 50"'
anniversary June 29 at a
family celebration held in
Gorden City, S.C. They are
the parents of three daughters
and two sons, and 1 2 grand-
children.
Class Scribe:
Geoffrey R. Wood
6102 Pelican Drive
New Bern, NC 28560-9769
(252) 636-0508
gwood8@cox. net
Rev. William D. Hart-
man (history) has been in-
stalled as the Right Eminent
Grand Commander of the
Knights Templar of Penn-
sylvania. Now retired from
active ministry in the Meth-
odist Church. Bill has served
several churches in central
Pennsylvania. In addition
to his activity in York Rite
Freemasonry, Bill has also
been active in Scottish Rite
Freemasonry, being coro-
neted in 33"^ Degree Mason.
He and his wife, Nancy, have
raised four children and cur-
rently reside in the Philadel-
phia area.
Martha Hickerson Kirk
(English) reports a mini-re-
union of Lycoming alumni in
New Hope, Pa., in late April.
The occasion was the wed-
ding of the younger daughter
of Patricia Campbell Curtis
'61 and C. Robert Curtis
'59 (Lambda Chi Alpha).
Class Scribe:
Evelyn McConnell Derrick
509 Sherman St. Ext.
Muncy PA 17756
ederrick(a),windstream. net
Class Scribe:
Bill Lawry
6 Tolland Circle
Simsbuiy, CT 06070
(860)658-7217
wlawry(a),aol. com
Class Scribe:
Nancy Snow Cross
2206 .Apple Road
Fogelsville, PA 18051-1905
(570) 422-0188 Office
(610) 285-2757 Home
crosswinds(a}earthlink.net
(seated l-r) Pa! Campbell Curtis '61. Susan Shaw Koneff '6i, Martha Hickerson
Kirk '62. and Liane Goetz Connors '62. Standing l-r Bob Curtis '59. Donald
Koneff '61, and Peter Connors '61 (Theta Chi).
LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
CLASS NOTES
Dr. David O. Robbins '65 Appointed
Interim Ohio Wesleyan President
Dr. David O. Robbins '65 was appointed Interim
President of Ohio Wesleyan University. Robbins. a 34-
year Ohio Wesleyan employee, assumed his new role on
July 1. following the departure of current President Mark
W. Huddleston.
Robbins is a 1965 graduate of Lycoming College,
where he earned bachelor of arts degrees in biology and
psychology. He received both his master's degree and his
doctorate in physiological psychology from the Univer-
sity of Delaware.
Robbins joined the Ohio Wesleyan faculty in 1973.
He has served as provost since August 2005, leading
the faculty and working as an officer for the university.
Robbins also has ser\ ed as a professor and chair in the
Department of Psychology, as director of the Neurosci-
ence Program, and as director of the Summer Science
Research Program.
Prior to joining Ohio Wesleyan, Robbins was a prin-
cipal investigator in the Department of Physiology and
then director of research at the Eye Research Foundation
of Bethesda, Md., a former affiliate of the Department
of Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland School
of Medicine. He also taught part time on the Maryland
campus of the National Institutes of Health.
Richard
remembers
Fred as the first
upperclassman
to talk with him
when he arrived
on campus. He
was sport-
ing his soccer
jacket from
Englewood
High School,
and Fred tried
to recruit him
for the Lycoming soccer
team. Rich jokes that Fred's
recruitment efforts failed but
is quick to note that Fred still
went on to be inducted in the
Lycoming College Athletic
Hall of Fame. Fred's e-mail
address is fred@speedyprint-
inglx.com.
Richard retired from the
Du Pont Company in 1945
and now resides in Southport.
Richard Erickson and Fred Feigley
discovered each other in Islanhul.
Turkey.
Richard Erickson (math-
ematics) Theta Chi and Fred
Feigley (economics) KDR
'64 discovered each other in
Istanbul, Turkey. They were
both on the same cruise with
their wives and happened to
take the same tour bus and
sat directly across the aisle
from each other SMALL
WORLD.
Lucy (DershamI '65 and Jeffrey Fester and Lois (Loncoske) '66 and P. David
"Duke " Shoemaker '66
N.C. He and wife Sally wel-
comed their first grandchild.
Bodie Caims Critchfield, into
the family in February this
year. Richard would love to
hear from fellow alums at
ericksrciifcf aol.com.
Lucy (Dersham) Fesler
(sociology), her husband .lef-
frey, and P. David "Duke"
(accounting) and Lois
(Loncoske) Shoemaker
'66 (sociology) traveled to
Portland, Oregon, for the
100"' anniversary of the
Rose Festival in June. Their
week together included visits
to beautiful rose gardens,
parades, tours of U.S. Navy
ships, and dining at many
of Portland's renowned
restaurants. Both families
also enjoyed visits with their
respective sons. Jay Fesler
in Portland and Stephen
Shoemaker in Hugenc. As
knowledgeable tour guides,
their sons helped them
experience the great public
transportation, lively streets,
and congenial residents that
Portland ol'fcrs.
Lucy would like fellow
classmates to know that Sue
Brown, widow of Walley
Brown '65, who died after
a \ aliant battle with skin
cancer, may be reached at
3404 Cook Road, Medina,
Ohio 44256.
Bill Landau (biology)
recently began a new posi-
tion as Science Chair at the
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High
School in Livingston. N.J.
He officiallv began his du-
ties, w hich include teaching
biology and physics classes
and superv ising the statT. on
September 1. Bill loves the
vitality and energy that are
sparked by making change
and is looking forward to the
challenges ahead. Now that
he is in the Livingston area,
he enjoys being close to his
daughters and three grand-
children - soon to be four!
Bill continues his love of art
— painting, printing, cutting,
hammering, gluing, and what
he calls, in general, "making
a mess" — and he exhibits his
work whenever he can.
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Elected
iiion Cause
Robert William (Bob) Edgar, the general secretary of The National Council of the
Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), and a fomier congressman who represented eastern
Pennsylvania from 1975 to 1987, was elected president and chief executive officer of
Common Cause by the organization's National Governing Board. Edgar succeeds Chellie
Pingree, who stepped down in February.
Edgar is a 1965 graduate of Lycoming College with a bachelor of arts degree in history.
He holds a master of divinity degree from the Theological School of Drew University in
Madison, N.J. He also holds four honorary doctoral degrees.
As president and chief executive officer, Edgar will oversee all program activities,
finances and communications for Common Cause, a non-partisan citizen lobby with more
than 300,000 members and supporters. Common Cause has a 35-year history of helping
citizens to effectively engage in the political process through reform advocacy on issues
such as campaign finance reform, government ethics, election reform and media reform.
Edgar, 63, comes to Common Cause with a rich and long history of public service
and leadership. In 2000, he took office as general secretary for the National Council of
Churches USA, a 50-year-old organization representing 35 member communions and their
45 million members who work to promote unity and justice.
Under Edgar's leadership, the Council focused on major initiatives that included over-
coming poverty, protecting the environment, fostering interfaith understanding and work-
ing for peace worldwide. He came to the Council from the Claremont School of Theology
in Claremont, Calif, where he was president from 1990-2000.
Edgar was elected to the US House in 1974, the first Democrat since the Civil War
to represent the heavily Republican 7th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, an area
outside of Philadelphia. Part of the Watergate class in Congress that helped pass sweep-
ing ethics and campaign finance reforms, he led efforts to improve public transportation,
fought wasteful water projects and authored the community Right to Know provision of
Super Fund legislation. He also served on the House Select Committee on Assassinations
that investigated the deaths of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., and President John F. Kennedy.
Edgar ran for the US Senate in 1986, losing to Republican Sen. Arlen Specter. He grew
fi-ustrated in that race with the undue influence of money in politics and became an active
supporter of clean elections and campaign finance refonn, issues that have been Common
Cause's hallmark.
Edgar has served on Common Cause's National Governing Board since 2005. He also
serves on the boards of Independent Sector, another organization founded by Common
Cause founder Gardner, the National Religious Partnership for the Environment and the
Environmental and Energy Study Institute, an independent non-profit organization Con-
gress uses as a resource for environmental and energy issues.
He has received awards for his work from a number of national organizations, including
the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America and the National Taxpayers Union.
John Biggar (political
science) was named to the
Board of Trustees of Ameri-
can Financial Realty Trust,
a real estate investment trust
focused on acquiring and
leasing properties occupied
by financial institutions. He
also serves as a member of
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the Board of Trustees of
Lycoming College.
Gil Langley (art) satis-
fied a lifetime dream by
completing a bicycle trip
across the United States this
past spring — Los Angeles to
Boston, 3415 miles, over 49
days with the CrossRoads
Cycling Tour. He saw lots of
trains, lots of cows, and lots
of nice people. One of the
high points was a spectacular
1 10-mile stretch of country
between Las Vegas, N.M.,
and Tucumcari where there
were no services for 75
miles. But this desolate little
road had the Canadian Es-
carpment and dropping off it
was breathtaking. Gil reports
that "real life" following
the tour leaves much to be
desired — like you can't go
into every Dairy Queen you
see. Pictures and a daily log
can be found at: gilsbigtrip.
blogspot.com
Class Scribe:
Maria (Testa) Missigman
1414 Shiffler Avenue
Williaimport. PA 17701
570-322-1942
testa 196 7(q\verizon. net
At the Pennsylvania
Canoe and Kayak State
Championship held August
5. 2007. in Warren, Pa.,
Doug Keiper (history) won
the Downriver Kayak with
a time of 2:06. The event,
held on the Allegheny River,
started at the Kinzua Dam
and went through downtown
Warren. This was his sixth
State Championship.
At the National Champion-
ships, also held in Warren,
Pa., on August 12-17,2007,
Doug placed ninth in the
Downriver Kayak and fourth
in the ICF Olympic event.
He adds, "It is truly getting
tougher every year to com-
pete against the young kids."
Class Scribe:
Susan Stewart
30 Cedarcliff Circle
Asheville. NC 28803-9541
susancstewart(alhotmail.com
Peter Faranda-Diedrich
(accounting). currently a prin-
cipal with the public account-
ing firm of Trout, Ebersole &
Groff, LLP in Lancaster. Pa.,
recently completed his 35"'
year as a CPA specializing in
tax and consulting services to
the real estate industry and to
other family-owned busi-
nesses in Pennsylvania and
1 1 other states. Peter just
completed his tenth year as
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CLASS NOTES
ll lo n: Betsy tl^rovosll Ihiskin. Luna (h
Susan Sk'narl.
member of the adjunct facul-
ties of Penn State University
and Eiizabethtown College.
Betsy (Provost) Baskin
(biology). Lana (Falejev)
Lindstrom (Soviet area stud-
ies). Janet Buzby (sociol-
ogy), and Susan Stewart
(psychology) met in Ocean
City. N.J.. in June for a re-
union. They had a wonderful
time reminiscing and catch-
ing up on each other's lives.
Class Scribe:
Jon (Craig) Koons
3 1 3 PecHey Drive
Clarks Summit. PA 1H411
(570) 587-3928
koons 7 1 _scribe(ajxahoo. com
Stella Faranda-Diedrich
(English) a real estate profes-
sional for 30 years, currently
serves as Core Services
Administrator of Coldvvell
Banker Homesale Services
Group, one of the country's
40 largest real estate bro-
kerage, title and mortgage
providers.
Son Anthony is a graduate
of the Villanova School of
Law and an associate in the
Real Estate Department of
Wolf Block Schorr and Solis-
Cohen in Philadelphia. He
and his wife. Tanya Christof-
fel. are expecting their first
child (the first grandchild) in
September.
Son Matthew is a graduate
of the Beasley School of Law
of Temple University and
ilc}cvi i-iihlsinini. .kind Hnzln. a>hl
an associate in the Litiga-
tion Department of Dilworth
Paxson in Philadelphia.
Class Scribe:
Lincki (Burton) Kocbanov
34 Jefferson Avenue
Danbuiy. CT 06810
(203) 744-0393
Kucbi3ixvaol.com
Vistula Chapman-Smith
(German) was named by
Governor Rendell to the
Pennsylvania Abraham Lin-
coln Bicentennial Commis-
sion (ALBC) which will plan
and organize celebrations to
mark the 200"'' anniversary
of the birth and accomplish-
ments of President Lincoln.
She is currently the Regional
Administrator of the Na-
tional Archives and Records
Administration.
Class Scribes:
Virginia (Ginny) Sbamlian
P.O. Box 367
Dingmas Feny PA 18328
(908) 295-4553 (c)
virginiasbai)ilian(^
yaboo.com
or
Sberrie Burton Smith
103 S. Cherry Grove Ave
Annapolis MD 21401-3629
(410) 280-9086
sanclrsmitbiwverizon. net
Pam McAllister
(interdisciplinary)
w rites that she has
Ibnd memories of
her days at Lycom-
ing. Since then
she has lived in
New York City and
worked as a free-
lance writer and a
church musician. Pam is the
author often published books
and currently writes a regular
column for Tbe Progressive
Christian magazine. She
serves as organist and choir
director for two churches in
Brooklyn.
Pam has enjoyed a mod-
est career in public speak-
ing, which has taken her
to a number of colleges
and universities (including
Brown and Princeton) as well
as on a tour of Switzerland
and Germany as the guest
of environmental and peace
activists. In 1988, she dedi-
cated her book You Can 't Kill
the Spirit: Stories of Women
anil Nonviolent Action to Dr.
Anna Weitz, former Dean of
Students at Lycoming.
Pam's next book will be
out this fall: Tbe Bedside.
Bathtub & Armchair Com-
panion to MARK TWAIN
(Continuum Publishers).
I'ani Mc.lllislci- '7J
Patricia J. \ alentine
( sociology, anthropology )
has retired as Director of Hu-
man Resources for the Bucks
County Schools Intermediate
Unit #22, Doylestown. Pa.,
where she spent the last 13
years of her career. Prior to
relocating to Doylestown,
she served as both Assistant
Director and Director of HR
at the Williamsport Area
School District. She spent
the first 14 years of her ca-
reer with BLaST Intemiedi-
ate Unit #17 in Williamsport.
Pat received her Master's
Degree in Public Admin-
istration from Marv'wood
University, Scranton, Pa.,
and completed the Leader-
ship Certification Program
at Penn State University. In
2004. she was elected to a
three-year tenn on the Board
of Directors for the Ameri-
can Association of School
Personnel Administrators. In
2006. she received the "Wil-
liam H. Dowler Award" as
Pennsylvania school person-
nel administrator of the year.
Pat has traveled to many
of the 50 United States and
looks forward to internation-
al travel as a retiree. She has
two grown children and four
grandchildren and currently
resides in Chalfont. Bucks
County. Pa.
Class Scribe:
Sheny L. MacPherson
P.O. Box 167
Shiloh. NJ 08353
(856) 451-4976
SL Maep(aaol. com
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Class Scribe:
Gail Gleason Beamer
82 Littlefield Lane
Marlborough. MA 01 752
(508) 460-0682
Beamette@aol. com
James L. Helsel, Jr.,
(business administration) lias
been named to the Real Es-
tate Roundtable — a Washing-
ton. D.C., based organization
that brings together leaders
of the nation's top real estate
ownership, development,
lending, and management
firms with the leaders of
major national real estate
trade associations to jointly
address key national policy
issues relating to real estate
and the overall economy.
James has also been elected
2008 Treasurer of the Nation-
al Association of Realtors'R'
— the world's largest trade
association with member-
ship in excess of 1.3 million
members.
Class Scribe:
Tom Eisenman
1615 Whitehall Drive
Lima. OH 45805
(419) 516-4499
eisenmant@,earthlink. net
Class Scribe:
Brian Leonard
5901 E. Prince George Drive
Springfield. VA 22152
(703) 569-0146
brian@ral.ph
Douglas C. Hall (busi-
ness administration) was
promoted to senior vice
president, district manager
for Northwest Savings Bank.
He will supervise 1 1 north-
50
west offices in Lancaster and
York counties. He resides in
Lititz, Pa.
Class Scribes:
Edward and Jane (Snyder)
Bird
8 Fernstead Lane
Berlin. CT 06037
fish 1 1 56(a)sbcglohal. net
Geoffrey R. Forester
(biology) has joined Shingle
and Gibb Company and will
serve as District Manager
with responsibility for the
northeast and north central
Pennsylvania territory. Geoff
resides in Muncy, Pa.
Leigh (Thompson) Howe
(business administration) and
partner William N, Apollony,
two of the Mid-Atlantic's
foremost healthcare banking
executives, have joined Wex-
ford Equities, LLC, to launch
a new company, Windsor
Healthcare Equities, LLC.
Windsor Healthcare will
focus on investments and
equity positions in long term
care and acute care facility
development.
Class Scribe:
John Piazza
4 1 6 Pine Street
Williamsport. PA 17701
(570) 321-1818
jpiazza3@verizon. net
Dr. Joanne Hullings
(Spanish) was recently ap-
pointed assistant professor at
Temple University. Dr. Hull-
ings is an emergency room
physician in the Temple
University Health System.
She resides in Yardley, Pa.,
and recently traveled to New
Mexico, Hawaii, and Iceland.
•BHKfKP'.
..LI. I
S t^-^M
Several of ihe founding sisters of Beta Phi Gamma Sorority got together to remi-
nisce in New Hope. Pa. Front row (l-r): Debbie (Mehl) Pall 78. Joanne Hull-
ings 79. Liiann (Belmke) Tampe 78. Debra (Maisano) Dimne 78. Back row
(l-r): Belle (Wizorek) Karpin 78. Ann (Weitiel) Fuhrman 79. Karen (Rohrs)
Glennon 78. Kim (McCarthy) Rzomp 78. The sisters were "Making friends for
the world to seel "
Class Scribe:
Roy Crowe
305 North Rd
GardenCity. NY 11530
roycrowe@optonline.net
Mary Margaret (Maffai)
Falcone (history, elemental^
education) is currently teach-
ing first grade in Columbus,
Ohio, where she has been
for the past 10 years. Son
Brad is a junior at Ohio State
majoring in broadcast/jour-
nalism. Daughter Alyssa is
1 7 and plays shortstop on the
varsity softball team. Mary
Margaret was in William-
sport in July to visit room-
mate Kathy (Moriarty)
Cowher '80 (sociology)
and had a blast. She says,
"I got to visit Lyco and was
amazed by the growth. It was
wonderful to visit the dorms
and walk around campus.
Of course the visit wasn't
complete without a trip to
Joey's!! If you haven't been
back for a while, you really
should." Mary Margaret
resides in Westerville, Ohio.
Arthur W. Hathaway
(accounting) sold his chain
of pizza shops in southern
and central New Hampshire
and moved backed to his
hometown of Boothbay
Harbor, Maine, after a battle
with cancer in late 2006 and
early 2007. In May of 2007
he opened a new business
called "Coastal Candies" in
Boothbay Harbor that will
operate in the summer and
fall months. If you are va-
cationing nearby, stop in and
say hello.
Ron Frick (business
administration) received a
Lycoming County Education
Award at the 6"' Annual Edu-
cation Celebration Dinner on
March 8, 2007. He was pre-
sented a 2007 Alumni of the
Year Award which recognizes
"individuals who attended
college in Lycoming County
and remained in the area to
become successful."
Class Scribe:
Lynn Cntickshank
126 Roselawn Avenue
Fairport. NY 14450
(585) 388-8998
lynnacip@yahoo.cotn
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CLASS NOTES
John G. Nugent (com-
munications), a vice chair-
man in CB Richard Ellis'
Midlown Manhattan office,
was honored with the Wil-
liam H. McCarthy Award, the
highest award a CBRE sales
professional can receive.
John is a member of CBRE's
New York Tri-State Region's
Senior Advisory Board, and
serves as the broker repre-
sentative on the company's
Board of Directors and
chairman of CBRE's Ameri-
cas President's Advisory
Council.
Class Scribe:
TIk'o (Giulc) Tnich
(770) 238-6820
theolnich(a hotmail. com
Molly Sue Wentz Bo-
vard (communications) was
recognized by the National
Ski Patrol for outstand-
ing volunteer service as a
National Ski Patrol member
of the Denton Hill Ski Patrol
in Denton, Pa. She joined
the DHSPin 1989 and has
completed her 18* year of
\ olunteer service to the orga-
nization.
Paul Fox (international
studies) has accepted the
position of Risk Manager at
Texas Christian University
in Fort Worth, Texas. He
is responsible for all insur-
ance related matters at the
University, which can range
from work-related injuries to
interfacing with the Secret
Service. Prior to this posi-
tion he was the Risk Man-
ager for the Trammell Crow
family in Dallas, Texas, for
eight years. He is married to
Joanne (Waskiewicz) '88
Fox and resides in Mans-
field. Texas, with their three
children David, 14, Jared 10
'A. and Elizabeth, six.
Mark GaNung (business
administration) has been
promoted to executive vice
president and chief sales
officer for NexTier Bank.
He has 22 years' banking
experience. Mark lives in
Bradford Woods, Allegheny
County, Pa.
Class Scribe:
Patricia M. (Dempsey)
Hiilchinson
791 Caley Road
King of Prussia. PA 19406
(610) 768-0404
mphiitch(cvmsn. com
Class Scribe:
Timi Miiheim
604 Washington Square. Apt
1410
Philadelphia. PA 19106
(215) 574-0160 (h)
(215) 928-8436 (w)
tmuheim(ti'colpenn.com
Timothy
(Tim) Myers
(accounting) was
named Chief
Financial Officer
for The Ken-
dal Corporation.
Previously Tim
was employed
by New Life
Management and
Development. Inc., based in
Mt. Laurel, N.J.. where he
has served as Principal. CFO,
and Director of Management
Services for the past nine
years. The Kendal Corpora-
tion, a not for profit organiza-
tion, with offices in Kennett
Square. Pa., has been provid-
ing housing and ser\ ices
for older adults since the
early 1970's. Kendal now
serves over 3()()() residents
and employs 1 800 people in
14 community and program
Tim Myers A'
sites in Pa.. N.H., Ohio. N.Y.,
Va.. and Mass. Tim's wife
Wendy (Park) "89 is a mem-
ber of the Alumni Associa-
tion Executive Board.
Class Scribe:
Cindy Smith Snyderman
3 Edwin .Miller Drive
Glen Mills. PA 19342
(610) 558-0998 (h)
stealthcu(ctaol.coni
Eric H. Reid (business
administration) is President
of J.H. Reid General Con-
tractor, a heavy highway
contractor located in South
Plainfield. N.J. J.H. Reid
General Contractors primary
jobs include the building and
rehabilitation of various in-
terstate highways and bridges
throughout the Tri-State
area. Furthemiore, J.H. Reid
General Contractor has just
been awarded the moving of
the historical Freedom Stairs
at the World Trade
Center, in N.Y.C.,
the only remnant
intact and above
ground on the site
of the original
World Trade Cen-
ter complex after
the 9/ 1 1 attacks.
Eric H. Reid is
an active member
and advocate of
the Utility Transportation &
Contractors Assoc, amongst
other organizations that he is
committed to. Eric resides
in Middletown. N.J.. with his
wife of fourteen years. Lori.
along with their three beauti-
ful children. Jenna. Katelyn
and Tre\ or. Eric and Lori are
also anxiously awaiting their
fourth child, due December
of this vear
Class Scribe:
Wendy Park Myers
10 Yorktown Drive
Shamong. XJ 08088
(609) 268-5458 (h)
tim\vendym@comcast. net
W. Jeffrey McClure,
Jr. (criminal justice) and
his wife, Bonnie, have their
own construction company,
KeithAustin Homes. Inc.
(www.keithaustinhomes.
com) They specialize in
building custom homes
in any size and design in
central Florida and ha\ e the
knowledge to build in the
new "green" codes. They are
otTering cost plus building
for all Lycoming alumni.
JetTand Bonnie live in Mel-
bourne. Fla., with their two
bovs, Keith and AJ.
Class Scribe:
Courtenay Wells .Arendt
633 Oak Farm Court
Luthen-ille. MD 21093
(410) 561-0909
cma86(§J,msn.com
Keith O. Barrows
(music, political science)
recently ga\ e a presenta-
tion on international corpo-
rate fiindraising at the 25"^
International Conference of
the International Council for
lnno\ ation in Higher Educa-
tion, held in Beijing. China.
The presentation was jointly
prepared with Ms. Zhang
Yun. Vice-President for
Finance and .Administration
from Beijing Technology and
Business Uni\ersitv. Keith is
currently serv ing as Direc-
tor of Development for Lock
Haven Uni\ersit\.
Darcy (Johnson) Straka
(economics) has accepted a
position with Jack and Jill
Preschool and Kindergarten
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Couihihiv U'clh Aivinll 'VD kiiIi husband George timl iluiighlcrs Lcxic anil
Brittany at The While House rose garden.
52
as a kindergarten teacher.
Darcy resides in North Corn-
wall Township, Pa., with her
husband, Chris, and children
Collin and Olivia. She also
has a grown daughter Jessie
and two grandchildren.
Message from Courtenay
Wells Arendt (communica-
tions); "Looking forward
to our 20"' reunion in three
years. Can't believe it! If
anyone is interested in help-
ing plan an event — we want
to start now — email me at
cma86(rt'msn.com Hope to
see you all soon."
Class Scribe:
Malena (DeMofe) Peaison
407 Wiiithi-op Street
South Williamsport. PA
17702
(570)320-7370
mpearson@elsd. org
Class Scribe:
Julie Makatche Collins
1209 Hatfield Court
Abingdon. MD 21009
(410) 676-0072
Julie. Collins@kcc. com
Liz (SutlifO Carmer
(philosophy) has been on the
road for over three years with
her husband, Alan, volunteer-
ing from Alaska to Belize.
For the past 1 5 months they
have been volunteering for
Alaska State Parks and Dena-
li National Park. Previously
they were at a library on
an island in Belize, Central
America. They are currently
on their way to volunteer at a
National Wildlife Refuge in
Texas.
Class Scribe:
.Andrea Ruble Miller
2897 Willow Wood Court
Crofton. MD 21114
(410) 721-6225
amproducer@aol. com
Class Scribe:
Michele (Wawroski) Hogan
7 Stuart Road
Sterling. MA 01564
(781) 444-2254 (h)
michele(al\cman. com
Kathleen "Kat" Smith
(psychology, elementary
education) was promoted to
Clinical Director at Mirmont
Treatment Center. Mirmont
is a Dual Diagnosis treatment
center for those who struggle
with chemical dependence
and mental health issues.
She oversees and develops
programs for treatment and
supervising all inpatient,
detox counselors, and in-
terns. Mirmont is a 100-bed
(left to right) Will Eherz. i. Matthew Diifner S. Meredith Diifher. 6 months.
Elizabeth Eberz. 2. Meghan Dujher. 4. and Hannah Hirsch. 2.
facility that recently merged
with the Main Line Health
System. Kat has been with
Mirmont for over three and
a half years. She resides in
Parkside. Pa.
Class Scribe:
Bob Martin
2467 Route 10 East
Building 6 Unit 1-B
Morris Plains. NJ 07950
(973)401-1983 (h)
Martin 1 80(a),aol. com
Class Scribe:
.4ngela (Daks haw) Sweetiey
224 Jefferson Avenue
Downingtown, PA 19335
angela.sweeney(§>veri:on.net
Class Scribe:
Lauren Kolaya
1081 Oakland .4venue
Plainfield NJ 07060-3411
(90S) 755-5710 or
(908) 962-0816
lyco97(flJaol.com
or
Kirslen (Schwalm) Miller
122 Bressler St.
Sayre, PA 18840
(570) 888-6486
kirstenbrian(a),cyber-quest.com
Dr. Carrie (Snell)
McDonald (psychology, el-
ementary education) received
a Doctorate of Education
in teacher leadership from
Walden University, Min-
neapolis, Minn., in June
2007. She is in her 1 Ith year
as kindergarten teacher and
Language Arts Department
chair in the Lake-Lehman
School District. She resides
in Harveys Lake, Pa.
Class Scribe:
Brenda (Bowser) Soder
2105 Carriage Square Place
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(301) 946-4321
BrendaSoder(cvcomcast. net
Lana Adams (biology)
has been appointed Director
of Human Resources for the
Department of Agriculture.
She was promoted to a Hu-
man Resource Analyst with
the Department of Agricul-
ture in 2003 after a year with
the Commonwealth as a Hu-
man Resource Management
Trainee.
Kristen (Mongomery)
Dufner (psychology), T.J.
(Klahre) Hirsch (nursing),
and Dana Lewis-Eberz
(biology) got together with
their children for lunch and a
play date.
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CLASS NOTES
Class Notes:
Heather Myers
321 Oak Street
South Williamsport. PA
17702
(570) 327-l40S(h)
hcatherrael9(a holniail.com
Dr. Alexander Nohai-
Seaman (music) graduated
from UW-Madison last May
and has accepted a full-time
music faculty position at
Suffolk County Commu-
nity College, N.Y. Jennifer
Nohai-Seaman "99 (math-
ematics) has accepted a part-
time adjunct faculty position
at the same college. Most
of her time will be spent at
home with their three-year
old daughter Calista.
Class Scribe:
Amanda Petenuan c/alla
Piazza
115 Carpenter St.
Mimcy,PA 17756
(570) 546-9440
harhlngerlKa hotmail. com
Dr. Christopher Cole,
MD (biology) completed
his residency in Emergency
Medicine at the University of
Pittsburgh on June 22, 2007.
He has accepted the posi-
tion of Attending Physician,
Emergency Medicine, at St.
Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh,
Pa. He resides with his wife
Lucinda (Bradley) '01, their
daughter Whitney and son
Marcus in Pittsburgh.
Marcus Myers (archeol-
ogy/culture of the ancient
Near East) was awarded a
doctorate degree of optom-
etry by the Pennsylvania Col-
lege of Optometry in Elkins
Park. While at PCO. Marcus
received the Arthur Shlaifer
Memorial Award in Ocular
Pathology, the Conforma
Contact Lens Award, and the
Lynch Pediatric Unit Citation
of Clinical Excellence.
Heather (Moss) Schlegel
(business administration) was
re-hired by Auntie Anne's,
Inc., in January 2007 as Se-
nior Leasing Representative.
She completed a Master's of
Business Administration in
July 2007 from University of
Phoeni.x Online with a 3.85
GPA. Heather resides in
Harrisburg, Pa.
Class Scribe:
.Andrea (Duncan) Mitcheltree
3695 Meadow Lane
Bethlehem, Pa 18020
(610)419-4711
lhedunc(a hotmall.com
Dr. Christopher Mick-
litsch (chemistry) received
his PhD in organic chemistry
from the University of Dela-
ware. The title of his thesis
was "Designing Functional
Materials Using the Hydro-
phobic Face of a Self- Assem-
bling Amphiphilic B-hairpin
Peptide." He has accepted
a Postdoctoral Fellowship
from the NIH in the National
Institute of Digestion, Dia-
betes and Kidney Disease in
Bethesda, Md. Christopher
resides in Gaithersburg, Md.
Kendra (Craig) Seaver
(accounting, business admin-
istration) has taken a position
as the District Treasurer at
Tioga Central School Dis-
trict, Tioga Center, N.Y.
Class Scribe:
Sharon Rogers
218 69th St.
Guttenherg. NJ 07093
(201) 679-2611
SharonR6300@,aol.com
Jessica Cornell (Spanish)
has just accepted a new posi-
tion of Account Management
Operations Assistant for
Telogical Systems. Telogical
provides competitive pricing
software for major telecom-
munications companies.
Jessica resides in Charleston,
S.C.
Dr. Michael Greenage
(biology) received a Doc-
tor of Osteopathic Medicine
degree from Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic
Medicine (PCOM) in J Line
2007. Michael is currently
doing a residency in psy-
chiatry at the University of
Virginia Roanoke - Carillon
Hospital System, Va.
Dr. Jason Thomas
Herres (biology) gradu-
ated with a Doctor of
Dental Medicine degree from
Temple University School
of Dentistry in May 2007.
Jason and his wife, April
(Perry) Herres '02, moved to
Lake Forest, 111., where Jason
is completing a residency in
general dentistry at the Great
Lakes Naval Hospital.
Jennifer Leader Ander-
son (biology) graduated last
March with Ph.D. in Tumor
Biology from Georgetown
University. Her dissertation
was entitled Histone Modify-
ing Proteins in Transcription-
al Repression Complexes.
Jennifer resides in Pittsburgh,
Pa.
Elizabeth McNassor
Harris (English-literature)
has been employed by
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
North America, Inc., as a
Professional Sales Represen-
tative since August 2005. She
works for the Neuroscience
Sales Division, primarily in
the Williamsport and State
College area.
Erin (Lubold) Minick
(psychology) is a first grade
teacher at East Pennsboro
School District in Camp Hill,
Pa., and \s ill be starting her
sixth year in the district this
fall as well as taking on the
responsibility of grade level
leader. She completed her
master's degree in Teaching
and Curriculum at Penn State
University.
Camilie Orelli (art-
photography) is a new Artist
on the Green member — an
organization established by
Wild as a partnership, to help
create an outlet of original
fine art by some of the areas
finest artisans. The gallery is
located in Eagles Mere, Pa.
Phil Zimmerman (com-
munications) was promoted
to associate publicist for the
television newsmagazine
program. Frontline, produced
by WGBH-Boston. In his
new role, Phil represents
the series and assists with
its national promotion and
outreach campaigns. He
also is a freelance reporter
for several publications
where he specializes in food,
travel, and entertainment
features. For his most recent
assignment, Phil traveled to
Bermuda to review beach
resorts and interviewed the
Food Network's Bobby Flay
and several other celebrity
chefs about local cuisine. The
article will print in the July
issue of Hatch! magazine, a
new entertainment magazine
produced by CBS television.
Class Scribe:
Charlene Bartolotta
82-20 Parsons Blvd.. Apt. I
Jamaica. NY 11432
chartolotlal 23(d),yahoo.com
Matthew D. Buraczeski
(criminal justice) entered
the United States Army on
February 20, 2007. He com-
pleted basic training and ad-
vanced militar)' police school
at Fort Leonard Wood,
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54
Missouri, in July. Matthew
is currently stationed at Fort
Drum, N.Y., in the 5 11th
Military Police Company.
Brian Driscoll (econom-
ics) received a master's
degree in Public Administra-
tion from Binghamton Uni-
versity. Brian is employed
as the Economic Develop-
ment Manager at the Central
Bradford Progress Authority
in Towanda.
Jacqueline Stires
(psychology) is enrolled in
Walden University's Master
of Psychology program. She
currently works as the Lead
Substance Abuse Counselor
of the Men's Long Temi
Unit at Gaudenzia. Inc., in
Baltimore, Md. Jacqueline
resides in Jacobus, Pa.
Class Scribe:
Christine Colella
LycoChhstiuc 111 (cvaol. com
Kirsten Newman
(communication-corporate)
was named Administrative
Coordinator for the Johns
Hopkins University School
of Medicine Development
and Alumni Relations Office
in April. She is still singing
as a member of the Mas-
terworks Choir through the
Pennsylvania Academy of
Perfomiing Arts, a semi-pro-
fessional adult choir of about
75 voices. Their ne.xt concert
series will be held December
7, 8, and 9. Email papa-
choir(a)gmail.com for more
information. Kirsten resides
in Reisterstown, Md.
Matthew Smitti (English-
creative writing) is teaching
in the English department
at Temple University. He is
also currently the editor of
a new sports satire web-
site, www.phillyjock.com,
centered around Philadelphia
sports teams.
Class Scribe:
Kristen Dart
22 Moore Ave.
Saratoga Springs NY 12866
darkrls33(a)hotmall.com
Class Scribe:
MIchele Connors
243 West Main Street
Weatherly, PA 18255
mconnors(a),lnbox. com
or
Jamie Hershey
160 E. Evergreen Street
West Grove. PA 19390
jhershey@onmac. com
Summer Beretsky
(communication-corporate )
was recently selected to par-
ticipate in the Academic Ad-
vising Certificate Program at
the University of Delaware,
summer 2007. The Program
is designed to provide gradu-
ate students with an opportu-
nity to gain practical experi-
ence in advising students,
in preparation for their roles
as future college/university
faculty. The program is a
combination of student de-
velopment theory, discussion
with senior faculty mentors
related to advising topics and
issues, education about Col-
lege and University require-
ments, and a practicum. The
practicum entails working
as an academic advisor for
students in declared majors
in the College of Ails &
Sciences during the Univer-
sity's new student orientation
program, DelaWorld 101.
Summer recently completed
her first year of graduate
studies in the Department of
Communication at the Uni-
versity of Delaware, where
she is working on a Master of
Arts degree in Interpersonal
Communication. During the
academic year, she works as
a Residence Hall Director for
the Office of Residence Life
atUD.
Alexis Bortle (corporate
communications) accepted a
job in the corporate commu-
nications office for Guthrie
Health. She resides in Wa-
verly, N.Y.
Rebecca Herd (English-
creative writing) is spending
a year in Freiberg, southwest
Germany, as an au pair
Andrew Lutzkanin
(music, interdisciplinary) has
been accepted into the Penn
State College of Medicine
Class of 2011.
Dustin Reeder (criminal
justice) has been hired as a
city police officer by the Wil-
liamsport City Council. He
graduated from the Mansfield
University Police Academy
in October 2006 with out-
standing cadet awards.
Class Scribe:
Laura Holdredge
21 Gaiy Lane
Tiinkhannock. PA 18657
IhoIdredge@hotmail. com
M A R R
A G
lincii I Heaven Vfi ami
Jason Wagner '95
Erica (Weaver) '98 and
Jason Wagner '95 were
married on June 1 7. 2006 at
Beaver Lutheran Church in
Beaver Springs, PA. A relax-
ing honeymoon was taken to
Riviera Maya. Mexico. Holly
Hiergeist '98 was maid of
honor and Heather Jacobs
"98 and Jennifer Holt '98
were bridesmaids. Andy
Kline '96 was a grooms-
man. Also in attendance
were Robyn Hannan '88
and Christen Ditzler. Head
Women's Basketball and
Softball Coach at Lycoming.
Sally ami Casey Barnes W
Sally Hillson and Casey
Barnes '99 were married
on September 9, 2006, in
Devon. England.
Amy (Sinner) '00 and Robert
I'am/ennill 'V,S
Amy E. (Sinner) '00 and
Robert J. Vanderwaii '98
were married on June 1 7,
2006 in Clarke Chapel of
Lycoming College. Alumni
in bridal party: Rebecca
(Hoover) Willis '00 (Ma-
tron of Honor). Bobby Jo
(Mahonski) '00 (brides-
maid). James Matula '98
(groomsman), Brian Keller
'99 (groomsman). Tomi-Jo
(Iredell) Smith '01 (soloist).
Hillary
(Barrett) '01
and Dr. Keith
Cetera were
married on
June 22.
2007 in
Philadelphia,
PA. Miranda
Barrett '96
was the maid
of honor.
Bridesmaids
included Jen
(Haldaman)
McC arthy
'Ol.Maren
Attanasio
'Ol.Nikki
Murnane '01. Trish (Lupo)
Levine '01. and Elyse
(Henry) DeLillo '01. Other
alumni in attendance were
Briana (Lewis) Hassibi '01.
Laura Lcbo '01. Amy
McCauley '04. and Ryan
McCarthy '00
Kristen (Fedora) '01 and
Terry McLaughlin '98 were
married on June 16, 2007 in
Harrisburg, PA. Attendants
were Jan Coodeluinas
'01. Megan McCahey '01,
Megan Dellinger '02 and
Matthew Wolfe '98. Ly-
coming alumni in attendance
included Chris McLaughlin
'01, Sean McLaughlin '94.
Coley Grouse '98. Michael
Griffin '99. Kevin Ruther-
ford '00. Andy Rutherford
'99. Chris Napier '02. Tom
Napier '01. Stacic Cham-
pion '00. (;eoff Boblick '98.
Jill (Cearhart) Boblick '98.
Jamie (Ncwhard) Thomp-
son '99. .Michcle Scavello
'99. Lisa(Defonte)Arp
'99. Maren Attanasio '01.
Jackie (Moore) Thomas
'01. Michael Thomas '99,
Danielle (Shcehan) Curzi
'01. and Michael Eugene
Curzi '00. The couple cur-
rently resides in Mechanics-
burg, PA.
Janel (Franson) '01 and
Brent Justice were married
on July 21. 2007 at West Side
United Methodist Church in
Clearfield. PA. Bridesmaid
was Heather (Babbony)
Temple '01. A relaxing
honeymoon to the islands of
Tahiti and Moorea followed.
The couple reside in Stafford.
VA.
Emily Helms and Matt
Staffaroni '02 were married
on August 12. 2006, in Blue
Bell. PA. .MikcControvich
'02. Tim Deasey '03. Ryan
Rupprecht '02. Adrianna
(Kuckia) Rupprecht '01,
Joey Feerar "02. Chris
Dauber '03. Ryan Steele
'02. and Frank Schofield
were in attendance.
Einiti ami Mall Staffaroni '11^
Andrea (Tinsley) '02 and
Justin Kceney were married on
July 15. 2006. in Saint Gabriel
Church in Norwood, PA. Sha-
ron Rogers '02,
Andrea I Ttnsley) 02 and
Justin Keenev
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MARRIAGES
LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
Ellen Burns '02, and Tim
Deasey '02 were all mem-
bers of the bridal party.
Other alumni in attendance
were John Scanlan '01,
Lindsey (Guiles) Scanlan
'03, Amanda (Adams)
Gofus '02, and Bryan Gofus
'00.
Jennifer (Kinne) '03 and Biyan
Laplante "01
Jennifer (Kinne) '03
and Bryan Laplante '01
were married on October
7, 2006. Alumni in atten-
dance were: Ann Dolan
'03 (Bridesmaid), Lauren
Watkins '06 (Bridesmaid),
Ashlea Buchenauer '03,
Heidi (LaBelle) Watts '03,
Brandy Bosler '02, Carleen
Remolde '02.
Bridget (Narcum) '04
and Matthew Occiato were
married on December 1 6,
2006, in Dallas, PA.
Kelly (Cantando) and
Tim Sullivan '04 were mar-
ried on June 2, 2007.
Jennifer D. (Bennetch)
'05 and Zachary E. Todd
'05 were married on October
7, 2006. Lesley McCracken
'05, Maid of Honor, Timo-
thy Welling '07, Best Man,
Nicholas Dimaria '04,
Groomsman.
Jennifer (Bennetch) '05 and Zachary
Todd '05
Jenna (Dewey) '07 and
Anthony Close, were married
on July 14, 2007, in Troy,
PA.
From left lo right: Shannon Roelle '07, Tcmiah Amrom '07. Jenna (Dewey)
Close 07, Keith Dewey '82 (father of the bride), Lanren Patch '07, Vanessa
(Poslaski) Diinlap '05, Bridesmaid Shannon Town '07, Maid of Honor Laura
hiasiich '07. Jenna, Shannon, Tamah, Vanessa, Shannon, cmd Lauren cn'e all
members of the Lyco Chapter ofAZD Sorority.
Front Row: Kelly Cantando (Bride), Tim Sullivan '04 (Groom)
Back Row: Casey Spencer '05, Tom Coale '03, Nicole Palerson '06 , Mark
Katzenback '06 . Eric Chamberlain '02, Tim Welling '07, Greg Coale '06,
Eugene Robert Melvin III '04 (Usher), Kris Accardi '05, Abby Franks '05, Matt
Stendardi '04
NEW ARRIVALS
AlcMiikk'r Lucca I'ida
A son, Alexander Lucca,
to Michelle and Michael
Pida "85. October 17,2006.
A son, Michael Louis,
to Kathy (Evans) '90 and
Bruce Silverstein, September
19,2006.
A son, Gabriel Alexan-
der, to Lauren and P. Kevin
Brobson '92, August 8.
2007. Gabe was welcomed
into the family by big brother
Will. 4, and big sister
Claire, 7.
A son, Christopher Perry,
to Stacey (Spear) '93 and
Frank Noreika. September
1 7, 2006.
Twin daughters, Hope
and Elizabeth, to Jennifer
(Smith) '94 and Walter Dra-
hos, .luly 1,2006.
A daughter, Gabrielle Em-
ily, to Allison (Hale) '96 and
Neil Sullivan. April 3, 2007.
She joins her twin sisters,
Kaitlyn and Haley, 3.
A son, Francis Joseph
(Frankie). to
Tami (Sickles)
'96 and Frank
McCartney, Feb-
ruary 26. 2007.
A daughter,
Natalie Wynne,
to Erin (Brooks)
'97 and ,leremy
Brown, January
11,2007.
She is wel-
comed by
big brother,
Logan, 4.
A son,
Jacob Walter,
to Erin and
Chip Ed-
monds '98,
November 9,
2006. Jacob
attended his
first Lycom-
ing Soccer
game!
A son, Michael
Geoffrey, to Jill
(Gearhart) '98
and Geoffre>
Boblick '98.
August 8. 2007.
He joins Hannah
Rose, 5,
and Macy
Elizabeth, 2.
Francis Joseph McCarliicv
^ Gabriel Alexander
tirohson with his sister Claire
and brother Will.
^ Twin sisters Hope and
I'.lizahclh Drohos.
A son, Michael
Joseph III "Tripp", to Dawn
Marie
(Mann) '98
and Michael
Bracken
'97. March
30, 2007.
He joins big
sister, Erin
Marie, 3 '/;
years old.
A daugh-
ter, Meredith
Josephine,
to Kristen
(Montgom-
ery) '98 and
Thomas Duf-
ncr '00, Janu-
ary 15.2007.
She joins
big brother.
Matthew, and
big sister.
Meghan.
Jacob Edmonds
A son. Jacob Patrick, to
Elizabeth (ZwikI) '99 and
Mark Barnes '01. June 9.
2006.
A daughter. Jenna Laine.
to Heather (Moss) '00 and
Charles Schlegel, Febru-
ary 20. 2007. She joins big
sister, Taylor Paige, 2 1/2.
Michael CeoJ I Ci i /.m ,.,
sisters Hannah Rose and Macy
Elizabeth
Michael Joseph 11/ and sister Erin
Marie Bracken
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LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE • FALL '07
HealliL'r SchlciicI huhk daiiiihlcr .Iciiihi Lame Tlicv arc joiiial hy sisler Tiiv/i>i
A son, Kyelan Fynn, to
Heather (Britten) '02 and
Zachary Perko, December 2.
2006.
A daughter, Harlee Paige,
to Erica (Moerschbacher)
'02 and Jasen Kastner, June
29, 2007.
A daughter, Riley Ann,
to Tracy (Schmehl) '02
and Brian Kochel, April 27,
2007. Shejoins big sister,
MacKenzie, 5.
A son, Gavin Gregory, to
Tara (Stepanchick) '02 and
Gregory Mentzer, April 1 1 ,
2007.
Kevin Kecnev
Ananiiu Borlle
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Harlcc Kaslnur
A son, Kevin .lonathan,
to Andrea (Tinsley) '02 and
Justin Keeney, March 20,
2007.
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M O R 1 A M
1931
Helen S. Granger
Pederson, of Staten Island,
N.Y.. died April 7,2007. She
is survived by two daughters,
and a son.
1932
Helen Poticher Steele, of
Annapolis, Md., died Febru-
ary 7, 2007. She is survived
by a daughter
1933
CarlE. Steckel. ofClark-
stown. Pa., died .luiy 15,
2007. He is survived by a
daughter
1938
Dr. William H. Gehron Jr.,
of Williamsport, Pa., died
June 25, 2007. He is sur-
vived by his wife. Betty, two
daughters, and two sons.
1941
Horace D. Bennett Jr.
of Bloomsburg, Pa., died
August 12,2007. He is
survived by his wife. Norma,
a daughter, and a son.
Dr. Thomas C. Simmons, of
Bel Air, Md.. died June 19.
2006.
1942
Eleanor Jones Fergusson,
of Welcome, Md., died May
2 1 , 2007. She is survived by
three daughters.
1948
Gordon J. Walker, of Lar-
go, Fla., died May 20, 2007.
He is survived by a son.
1950
Charlotte M. Fisher Welch,
of Jersey Shore, Pa., died
June 27, 2007 She is sur-
vived by two daughters and
one son.
1951
Reverend David C.
Dawson, of Frederick. Md.,
died April 21, 2007. He
is survived by his wife,
Patricia, and two sons.
1952
F. Robert Manville, of
Leeds, Ala., died May 22.
2006. He is survived by his
wife. Mary.
1953
Reverend .lames E.
Cavanaugh. of Kansas City,
Mo., died August 9, 2007.
He is survived by his wife.
Nancy.
1955
WilliamR.Hyman. of Wil-
liamsport. Pa., died June 13.
2007.
Richard T. Lippoli. of Brid-
geville. Pa., died August 13,
2007. He is survived by his
wife, Esther, two daughters
and a son.
Stephen M. Wolf, of Tava-
res, Fla., died July 1,2007.
He is survived by his wife.
Nancy, a daughter, and two
sons.
1956
Bernice I>. House, of Wil-
liamsport. Pa., died July 21,
2007.
1957
Robert G. Hewitt, of Bronx.
N.Y.,died February 26. 2001.
He is survived by his wife.
Lucille.
195')
Robert A. Judd, of Muncy,
Pa., died July 26, 2007. He
is survived by his wife,
Ardene.
1961
Lawrence L. Hargenrader.
of Montoursville, Pa., died
June 28, 2007. He is sur-
vived by his wife, Kim, and a
daughter
Fred M. Harris, of Ska-
neateles, N.Y.. died July 10,
2007. He is sur\ ived by three
daughters.
Elizabeth J. Salmon, of
Montoursv ille. Pa., died June
9, 2007.
1966
Leonard S. Bendicks. of
Williamsport. Pa., died July
20, 2007.
1967
Sandy R. Buser Lawson, of
Norristown, Pa., died August
14.2006.
1970
Thomas B. Croyle. of Mon-
toursville, Pa., died June 15.
2007. He is survived by his
wife. Ruth E. (Wilkinson)
Croyle "72, a daughter, and a
sirr
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1972
Daniel A. Andrews, of
Hughesville. Pa., died August
10,2007. He is survived
by his wife. Tammy, and a
daughter.
1977
John L. Fronk, of Las
Vegas, Nev., died August 1,
2007. He is survived by his
parents and a sister.
2007
Melissa A. Beclter, of
Williamsport, Pa., died July
3, 2007. She is survived by
her parents, a sister, and two
brothers.
wmm
Mr. Ephraim "Eph" Baker, of Montours-
ville, passed away on August 19, 2007. Mr.
Baker and his wife, Bess, have helped to
provide financial assistance to ten students
at Lycoming College through the Eph and
Bess Baker Scholarship Fund. Mr. Baker
also made provisions for an endowed schol-
arship at the College through a generous
planned gift. Student Jessica Bennet '10, of
Linden, offered words of gratitude for Mr.
Baker's generosity at his memorial service.
Mr. Baker was known for his contribu-
tions to the community. He was active in
the United Way, the Jewish Foundation,
CAPPA, and many other charities. He
donated largely to the Million Dollar Round
Table Foundation, a world-wide charity that
distributes almost two million dollars each
year to those in need. The Eph Baker Family
Foundation will enable his legacy in chari-
table giving to continue for years to come.
He served as the President of his local
Life Underwriters Association, and was a
national committeeman for the National
Insurance Association. In 1998, he was hon-
ored with the lifetime achievement award at
the Pennsylvania Life Association.
As one of the founding members and
President of the South Williamsport Lions
Club, Mr. Baker was honored in 2006 by
being named a Melvin Jones Fellow by
Lions Club International to acknowledge
his dedication to humanitarian service.
He studied at American College, where
he earned degrees as a Chartered Life
Underwriter and Chartered Financial
Consultant. He started working in the life
insurance industry in 1937. For three and a
half years, he served in World War 11. Upon
his return, he resumed his position as the
owner of the Baker/Landon Company in
Montoursville.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Bess;
two children, Richard H. Baker and Joyce
Baker Brown '69; four grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
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Student Profile:
Reverend Benjamin Crever
• 1,400 Full-Time (Representing 32 States and
Afiiliations:
12 Foreign Countries)
• Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher
• 55% Women / 45% Men
Education
Average SAT Score: 1620
• Religious: United Methodist Church
• 80% of Students Receive Financial Aid
• Athletics: NCAA Division 111
• 70% Graduate in Four Years
Leadership:
Faculty Profile:
• Mr. Arthur A. Haberberger "59,
• 90 Full-Time
Chaimian of the Board of Trustees
• 92% hold a PhD, or the highest degree in their field
• Dr. James E. Douthat, President
• 13:1 Student/Faculty Ratio
Financials:
Lycoming Notable Rankings:
• Endowment: $140 Million
• One of the 50 Oldest Colleges in the United States
• Total Cost of Attendance: $34,512
• Classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a
Curriculum:
Baccalaureate Arts & Sciences College
• 34 Majors
• Listed in Barron's "Best Buys In College Education"
• 700+ Courses
• Identified as One of 200 "Colleges of Distinction" for
• lop 10 Majors: Business, Psychology, Biology,
Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Commu-
Criminal Justice, Art, Communications, History,
nity, and Successful Outcomes
Archaeology, English, Political Science
• Ranked in U.S. News & World Report as One of 266
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Alumni of Record: 13,272
Although Lycoming College is one of the 50 oldest institutions of
higher learning in the United States, it is a community with new
vitality, ongoing momentum, and a nationally-recognized commitment
to quality education.
Lycoming College is classified broadly by the Carnegie Foundation
as a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences. More specifically,
Lycoming is one of 44 institutions that are small in size, focused
exclusively on undergraduate education, are selective in admissions,
graduate 80% of their students in the arts and sciences, and include a
strong residential experience on campus.
Lycoming College is ranked as one of 21 7 national liberal arts colleges
by U.S. News & World Report and is one of 200 colleges designated as
a College of Distinction known for engaged students, great teaching, a
vibrant community, and successful outcomes.
In its book Best Buys in College Education, Barron's rated Lycoming
as one of 300 colleges in America offering above average education at
below average costs.
The .lohn Templeton Foundation included Lycoming College as one of
134 institutions in its Honor Roll for Character-Building Colleges.
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