10 15 193 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6e061174a475f61e5f159e21ab7f7826.pdf d731a1cd612714dccc50486f86f8c96a PDF Text Text WILKES UNIVERSITY WINTER 1993 f (V IRll k\Al K> TR W Ml > MEANNIVERSARY EDITION z �DeMelfi receives national coaching award Wilkes Colonels Head Football Coach Joe DeMelfi has been named Division Hl Coadi of the YearbyJos tens Ring Company. DeMelfi previously won Middle Atlantic Conference Coadi of the Year honors. He is credited with coaching the Colonels to a 10-0 regular season and an MAC championship (See story on page 14). "This is just an incredible feeling and I Coach DeMelfi am deeply grateful," said DeMelfi. "There are some outstanding coaches at the Division IH level and I am honored that I would be given any consideration at all. ' This award not only goes to me but to my entire staff and all my players. Without their efforts none of this would be possible." DeMelfi is the second winner of tire prestigious award, which is given annually by Jostens of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He will be presented a 13" sunstone pyramid trophy at a ceremony to be held in January. Dear Friends, As Wilkes marks its 60th aniversary, it is an exciting time in the history of the University. We begin this edition of the Quarterly by sharing our vision of the future, the thoughts and dreams which will propel us into the 21st Century. As we look ahead, however, we also pause to reflectuponour rich history. Former Presidents Francis Michelini and Robert Capin focus on their successful tenures, and the many challenges they undertook as they led Wilkes through a crucial period in its development. One of the remarkable characteristics of this University is that its three living presidents can share the pride in its successes. We also highlight several of the hundreds of professors who have shaped this institution since its beginning. Chosen for their excellence as teachers and contributions to their departments, these ten are the first of many who will be featured in future editions. Through theyears, as buildings havebeen constructed and the campus took shape, these fine teachers laid the foundation stones of the curriculum and helped mold their students into educated professionals. Recent news is exciting as well. Well take a closer look at the 1993 MAC Championship Football team, whose coach is featured above. And we examine the Wilkes Ambassasadors, an ambitous group of Wilkes students who take their futures very seriously. Change has powered the University throughout its 60 years. Soon, too, this Quarterly alumni journal will undergo some alterations. Were confident the magazine thatemerges will keep you in touch with Wilkes as wecontinue on our journey. Thank you for joining us in our celebration. Sincerely, Contents A President’s Vision Presidential Reflections Ten Great Professors Remembering John Wilkes... Families of Wilkes Championship Football Meet the Ambassadors Charles Reif Alumni News Cover What do you remember most about Wilkes? Each alumnus is likely to have a different answer. Here we include a collage of memories—old and new—to commemorate Wilkes's 60 years. Design by Projects By Design advertising studio. The Quarterly Wilkes University Quarterly is published by the University Relations and Alumni offices of Wilkes University, WilkesBarre, PA 18766. President Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. Vice President for Development Thomas B. Hadzor Director of University Relations Craig Mark Davis Director of Alumni Anthony J. Shipula n 78 Editor Vaughn Shinkus '91 Photography Curtis Salonick Associate Editor Stephanie Simmons Sports Information Director Tom McGuire '85 Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Nicole Simmons Alumni News Editor Karen Jones Christopher N. Breiseth .1 ..5 8 .10 13 14 16 18 22 President Breiseth explains the $25 million campus completion plan to reporters at a news conference in August. A President's Vision As the University marks its 60th anniversary, Jane and I are nearing our 10th anniversary at Wilkes. It is a good moment to look both backward and forward. With an ambitious plan for campus enhancement, including a new, approximately 45,000 square foot classroom / officebuilding; a new 25,000 square foot University Center, which will include dining and recreational facilities, as well as offices for student affairs and the campus store; renovation of Stark Learning Center to prepare for the pharmacy doctoral program; and a new student residential unit, all to becompletedby 1996, tlie University has committed itself to an extraordinarily ambitious undertaking. To support this effort, the Wilkes Board of Trustees has authorized a $25 million bond issue ($5.8 million of which will refinance existing debt) to accomplish these plans. We are also counting on support from our alumni and friends to accomplish what will be, in effect, a metamorphosis of the University's campus physical facilities. There is a spirit of exhilaration in tire air as we end the fall semester, a term marked by an MAC championship for the football team, an ECAC championship for the women's field hockey team, and an MAC Championship for the women's doubles team in tennis. Tire football Colonels lost by one point to Frostburg State in their first ever NCAA Division III national playoff game, but the event itself By marked tremendous progress for the football program and for athletics in general Dr. Christopher N. at Wilkes. Coadi Joe DeMelfi has been named the outstanding Division HI * ' footbaU coach in the MAC, and as we recently learned, in the nation. Wilkes now Breiseth hasthemostbeautifulandcompleteFieldHousemtheMiddleAtlanticConference. �60th Anniversary Edition Wilkes University Quarterly Institute of Health (NIH), and Wayne Yetter We still seek a naming gift and other '67, president of the new AstraMerck division contributions to pay for its construction. It is of Merck, both informed their fellow trustees a fitting companion for tire Arnaud C. Marts about developments taking place in molecular Sports and Conference Center for indoor biology and in the pharmaceutical industry in sports. Symbolic of this special moment in order to put the pharmacy proposal into a Wilkes's history, the Field House incorporates futuristic context. Dr. Paul A. Wender '69, the two old coal buildings which have served as our locker ________ rooms for field "The decision to move forward to the pharmacy sports during the program represents a vote of confidence by Wilkes past three decades. It encompasses University in itself as the new century dawns." both the old and — Wilkes President ChristopherN. Breiseth the new. The decision to move forward to the pharmacy' program represents a vote of professor of Chemistry at Stanford, after receiving an honorary doctorate from Wilkes confidence by Wilkes University in itself as for his work to synthesize Taxol in the battle the new century dawns. Our first Doctors of againstbreast and ovarian cancer, explained to Pharmacy' will graduate in the class of 2000. trustees that moving ahead with the pharmacy They will join with the many doctors and program would continue Wilkes's traditional nurses, other health care specialists and role of service to this region. administrators who are alumni of Wilkes and Inlookingbackandlookingahead,thehealth who are contributing to the health alliance on professions' part of our story is only one strand which our changing national medical care of the Wilkes tapestry. The contribution to system is being built. When trustee Dr. Dan education through more than 3,000 active Kopen '70 helped us develop the first Physicians Directory, we identified more teachers and administrators among our alumni than 500 Wilkes physicians and found that is another. Our Education Department will be from the first Wilkes/Hahnemann program pioneeringin the preparation ofleaders through (1972 to 1978), 150 Wilkes students earned our new master's degree in Educational their M.D. degrees. Of those, 77 are practicing Leadership for school administrators. In further in North Central and Northeastern support of this new degree, Wilkes has become Pennsylvania and Southern New York. The affiliated with the Principals' Institute at great majority are delivering family care or Harvard. In addition, our faculty continue to primary caremedidne,which was theoriginal provide leadership to Project LEARN (Local objective of the program. We are now well Education Action Resource Network), an into our second Wilkes/Hahnemann ambitious collaborative effort of colleges and program, this time in concert with the Guthrie schools to bring together 4,000 teachers from Clinic of the Robert Packer Medical Center in Kindergarten through the University (K Sayre, Pennsylvania. through U) to improve the entire education The trustees listened carefullytoouralumni system in the Wyoming Valley. Now in its in reaching the momentous decision on the third year, Project LEARN is earning state, pharmacy program. (More than half of the even national recognition. Wilkes Board of Trustees, by the way are Our slogan that Wilkes is "The Private alumni.)Dr.WilliamRaub'61,scienceadvisor University with a Public Mission" also is to the Environmental Protection Agency exemplified by the contributions of our faculty (EPA) and long-time senior administrator to the Earth Conservancy, an innovative and acting interim director of the National demonstration project with initial funding fro111 the federal government. Formed as a not-for-profit corporation through the initiative of alumnus and trustee, Congressman Paul J. Kanjorski, the Earth Conservancy brings Wilkes University and King's College together with the University of Missouri at Rolla to establish an applied research center to develop new and apply existing technologies to environmental cleanup. In the process, we hope to establish commercially successful ventures, thus helping to create new industries for Northeastern Pennsylvania. The intended laboratory will be 17,000 acres of the bankrupt Blue Coal Company primarily to the south of Wilkes-Barre. As chairman of the Board, workingwithWilkes alumnus and trustee Harold Rose as chief executive officer, I have been heavily involved inbringing this imaginative plan to fulfillment. With the recent dedication of the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and the selection of Arlen Lessin as the first Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Wilkes is moving to help stimulate these two main impulses of the American economic system to help revitalize the economy of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Working with the School of Business, Society and Public Policy, under the direction of new Dean Gary Giamartino, the Allan P. Kirby Center has great potential to become a signature for entrepreneurship education at Wilkes. While there may be a regional focus to our efforts, there is also an emerging global perspective in our curriculum. This promises to promote among faculty and students a good deal of international exchange focusing on entrepreneurship as critically important to the future of American as well as the world economy. Our nextspecialized alumni directory will includebusiness persons and feature entrepreneurs. The dedication of the Allan P. Kirby Center, barely 150 feet from Kirby Hall on South Street, brought together in person three generations of the Kirby family with the memory of two older generations also very much on everyone's mind. The commitment to Bucknell University JuniorCollegebyAllanP. Kirby when he turned over Kirby Hall in honor of his father and mother, Fred and Jesse Kirby, in December of 1941, helped stimulate the tradition of investment by prominent local citizens who invested significant resources in the building of this University. Led by Dr. Eugene S. Farley and Dr. Arnaud C. Marts, these key families (including the Conynghams, the Starks, Gilbert McClintock, Paul Bedford, as well as the Kirbys) laid 3 the foundation for the 60 year-old Wilkes we know today. The very generous will of Dr. and Mrs. Marts recently helped Wilkes build the beautiful Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. The generosity of Walter S. Carpenter, in the early 1970's, helped us build the Stark Learning Center. Now we will seek support to upgrade Stark facilities for the 21st century. The singular devotion to Wilkes of Dorothy Dickson Darte made possible the building in the 1960’s of the Center for the Performing Arts and the Darte Music Building in which Wilkes has developed a rich tradition in music and theater, to which we recently added dance. A recent major gift by her granddaughter, Dorothy Darling, makes possible about half of the needed renovations and equipment upgrades to the Darte Center. Thus, even in the present exciting developments, we remain connected Chairman Eugene Roth '57, Distinguished Professor Arlen Lessin, Allan P. Kirby Jr. and President Breiseth at dedication ceremonies for the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. �E Wilkes University Quarterly 60th Anniversary Edition 5 Academic challenges and flood recovery: early '70's upon expanding, indeed dramatically expanding support and involvement by the alumni. We are working toward this objective. I hope each of you who attended Wilkes and continues to be in touch, at least through this alumni Quarterly, will brought back in touch with what is to the tradition of generosity of the happening at Wilkes. They are also major Wilkes-Barre families that delighted to meet other Wilkes made Wilkes possible. alumni, often in unexpected places— Just as clear to me, after nearly a sometimesworkingnexttoeach other decade on the job, is the imperative to secure similar devotion from Wilkes in a professional situation far from alumni to their alma mater. The great Wilkes-Barre. legacy of the WILKES TOMORROW Campaign, in addition to the nearly "Our long-term success will be dependent upon $24 million raised, is the substantially enhanced involvement of alumni dramatically expanding support and involvement by around the country', even tire world, the alumni. in the destiny of Wilkes University. More alumni are coming home to — Wilkes President ChristopherN. Breiseth visit Wilkes, as members of the growing number of councils and committees, or as participants in class A recent coming together of two ask yourselves what you can do to or dormitory' dormitory reunions, or Homecoming. Alumni involvement alumni helps tell the story. The> strengthenyouralmamater,notonly in the WILKES TODAY program, Honorable ” Jeffrey' H. Gallet - - '64, until in the immediate future but through aimed at recruiting new students, recently Judge of the New York State your long-term intentions. The recent has begun to gather momentum. Family Court (and also present chair unanticipated bequest from Mrs. Alumni giving, both to the Capital of the Wilkes University Council) Mildred Johnson, a quiet friend of Campaign and to the Annual Fund, wasbeingswominasoneofthenine Wilkes, to establish scholarslups for has steadily increased. It can be no federal bankruptcy judges in the worthy students will amount to more secret that as we carry' through with Southern District of New York. than $700,000. Her gift will mean our ambitious building program Alongside him in the anteroom was significant scholarship assistance for during the next three years, we will his Wilkes contemporary, the many students every year into the belayingthegroundworkforanother Honorable Jeremiah E. Berk '63, one indefinite future. This University's capital campaign to carry'us into the of theothereightbankruptcyjudges greatness will be shaped by such new century. We have not named it in the District. As they talked about generosity. Symbolically, Wilkes yet, but I like "Fulfilling the Dream." the 1 who tlie coincidence of two graduates of needs the many alumni Whatever the name, it will require Wilkes from the same era ’being ' ' benefited from their music, theater the involvement of an even larger federal judges in the same <. district, and dance experiences in the Darte percentage of our 19,000 alumni. they confessed that without the Center to join Dorothy Darling in I have learned much in my ever inspiration, the demands and helping to bring this marvelous expanding relations with alumni, devoted help of Professor ^Hugo lugo Center for the Performing Arts back Firstistheevidencefromalmostevery Mailey, neither of them would be into first-rate shape for tire future encounter that they quickly realized where they are today. I have heard a generations of Wilkes students. after graduation from Wilkes that similar ’ ” conclusion ' from hundreds of I pledge my best efforts to mobilize they received a first-rate education. alumni about their Wilkes faculty. the entire Wilkes family as I enter my Second, mostalumnilhavemet credit Our long-term success as a University?" w7th SeCOnddGcadGasPresident-T°geth? their Wilkes education for their Little Little University, with we must continue tire tradition of success. Third, while many alumni comprehensive curriculum but an excellence and service synonymous have drifted away from their alma intimate college environment where mater and from fellow and sister the teacher-student interaction with Wilkes as it prepares to take a major leap forward. Your suppod alumni, they are delighted to be remains central, will be dependent will be essential. he presidential years from 1970 to 1975 can only be understood in the context of my total Wilkes experience which began in 1955. I was recruited as a new Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1955by Dr. Charles Reif, who chaired the Biology Department, Dr. Al Bastress, dean of Instruction and chairman of the Chemistry Department, and in the final interview by President Eugene Farley. In the post-Korea years enrollment had dropped from a high of 1500 to 650 students, but it was clear that a commitment was being made for growth and a strong program quality that would make Wilkes a leader in the NortheastemPennsydvania higher education community. That was indeed a visionary's goal. Hie only building designed and built as a college building to that time was the old gymnasium, the construction of which was required for Middle States accreditation. The Russian satellite "Sputnik" had galvanized the American government and the higher education community, and resources for support of science and mathematics programs from elementary school through research university were rapidly changing the environment for y'oung colleges like Wilkes. The National Defense Education Act and the creation and funding of programs through the National Science Foundation impacted significantly on students and faculty. The first major academic building was a gift honoring Admiral Harold Stark, whose WilkesBarre home had been donated to serve tire Bucknell Junior College precursor to Wilkes. That donor, Walter Carpenter, as a DuPont corporation executive, understood the future of science education, and design of the Stark Hall facility recognized the unique combination of scholar/teacher critical to quality science education. Faculty offices were designed as office/laboratories and research spaces for undergraduate research projects were provided. After a one year leave of absence to the National Science Foundation, I returned to Wilkes in 1963 as dean of Academic Affairs. Major expansions of faculty were occurring as the awareness of the quality of the Wilkes liberal arts was spread by' the growing number of alumni, particularly those in teaching positions in adjoining states. The addition of / graduate facilities in 1964was followed by major curricular expansion and implementation of graduate degree programs in the sciences, mathematics and education. Major Presidential Reflections expansion of the liberal arts core President, 1970-1975 courses which undergirded all majors led to construction of the Farley Library and, in 1969, completion of outstanding facilities for music and theater. Curricular planning made clear a growing need for new academic facilities, and plans for a major addition that would form a complete quadrangle with Stark Hall were prepared. Then the world changed with the retirement of Dr. Farley, the only leader Wilkes had known since its inception. Plans for die Learning Center were ready to go out for bidding and the need for a major capital campaign for the Learning Center led to the decision to create the position of chancellor for Dr. Farley' and use his years of respect and credibility as an educational leader in this fund raising initiative. This in turn would permit the new president to focus on the major faculty and curricular issues confronting the college as the "baby-boomer" population bubble was coming to an end and enrollments were projected to decline. In implementing the chancellor/president administrative structure, the post of academic dean was left vacant and academic governance was reformed into three divisions: Social Sciences, headed by Dr. David Leach; Humanities, headed by Dr. Ben Fiester; and Sciences and Mathematics, headed by Dr. Ralph Rozelle. The division structureprovided forrapid transfer of proposals for academic innovation through administrative review and implementation, a critical need during the transition. New curricula were designed to attract new populations of students into growth areas projected for the economy. Sophisticated new J by Dr. Francis Michelini �E Wilkes University Quarterly 60th Anniversary Edition 7 Curricular and physical changes mark late '70's engineering degrees were developed and health sciences were clearly becoming a social priority for tire coming decades. New levels of nurse training designed to produce "nurse leaders led to baccalaureate level offerings in that field. The Wilkes-Hahnemann medical education program plans were implemented in 1972 with receipt of a federal grant of $449,991. That program recognized the need for efficient preparation of primary care physicians, a call we hear repeated over 20 years later. Similarly, it was clear that environmental concerns were requiring a new focus for tlie academic sciences and science faculty focused on integrating those courses into both science and education curricula. Faculty discussion was intense, since each of these proposals called for major program and course revisions. Expanded opportunities for students were also provided when, on January 5,1972, an Air Force Reserve Officers Training Command was approved for Wilkes College. Communications and Journalism concentrations were introduced by the Humanities division and Computer Sciences were developed to serve students in all majors. The LeamingCenter cons traction was facing intense financial pressure as inflation in construction costs hit the industry. Alternative plans for phased completion of portions of the new facility were reviewed at length by the Board, as fund-raising could hardly keep pace with the inflation. Finally President Nixon imposed wage and price controls which severelyimpactedontuitionrevenuesnecessary for college operations and freezing faculty salaries at a time when inflation was seriously eroding the value of their compensation. In May of 1972 the Chancellor announced his intention to retire and in June the College universe changed with Agnes! The financing and construction of the Learning Center was abruptly superseded by the unprecedented damage resulting from all 58 Wilkes buildings suffering flood damage in excessof$14million.The immediate afterma th saw outstanding help provided by National Guard units from Western Pennsylvaniajudicioususe of endowmentfundsas collateral for immediate reconstruction Ioans; and outstanding community leadership in rapid passage of legislation providing federal disaster assistance which enabled the College to anticipate reimbursement for many flood-related repairs. This proved to be far more complex that anyone anticipated. Definitions for use of funds for restoration to pre-flood conditions did not fit the reality of a campus whose buildings ranged from very old, meriting demolition, to very new, under construction facilities. Even more complex were requirements to restore buildings to new Labor and Industry codes, which expense was not eligible for flood reimbursement. They were indeed trying times. The uncertainties of future operations communicated by media reports of damages to Wilkes made projection of freshman enrollments a serious challenge. The changed role of tire president on both flood recovery and external campaign activity whichnow added financing of Labor and Industry repairs to Learning Center construction led to reestablishing the position of Dean of Academic Affairs and making some very difficult decisions regarding faculty tenure and continuing appointments. A major personal regret was the dissolution of the Division structures whose leaders had contributed outstandingly to the creative challenges of the seventies. The trauma of faculty retrenchment persisted for years and I fervently wish there had been be tter ways to deal with those uncertainties. Faculty are theheartof an institution and the program developments of that period— state of the art engineering curricula; computer sciences; experimental psychology; initiatives in business and economic education; the entire spectrum ofart education, sculpture, photography, music, theater; nursing; environmental sciences; foreignlanguages,-communication —owecreation and birth to faculty dedication to the mission of an academic institution. As was often pointed out after the devastating physical impact of the flood, education is not accomplished through bricks and mortar, but by people dedicated to scholarship and to teaching new generations. We survived—regrets and mistakes not withstanding. As I moved from Wilkes in 1975 to the arena of public policy and private higher education, succeeding presidents carried Wilkes to new heights and new status as a university- It is satisfying to feel my twenty years coniitributed some part to that evolution. T came to Wilkes College as a I student in June, 1947. Since JL then, I have witnessed the growth and development of Wilkes College and its evolution into Wilkes University. But my greatest fulfillment was serving as president for nine years. Substantial progress had been made in rebuilding campus facilities after the disastrous 1972 flood; however, additional work was needed to fully rehabilitate the physical plant. Dire national projections of a decline in the number of high school graduates, combined with the need to review all academic programs and staffing needs, required the administration to prepare and execute a long range plan of action. Since I was a member of the faculty and had held various administrative positions at the College, Dr. Michelini requested that I serve as dean of Academic Affairs. He felt that my financial background, coupled with my academic experience, would be helpful at this important time. As the dean, I gained valuable experience dealing with faculty and student needs, curriculum changes, and monetary issues. Then the unexpected occurred. Dr. Michelini accepted a position as leader of the Independent Colleges of Pennsylvania. I was named acting president and dean of Academic Affairs for one very busy and interesting year. Then I was appointed to the presidency by the Board of Trustees. Throughout my presidential tenure it was essential to exercise control over expenditures while maintaining excellent academic standards. We had to repay significant amounts ofprincipal and interest on debt incurred as a result of the 1972 flood. Our academic programs were evaluated internally and changes were made to better serve our students. The Health Sciences programs flourished. We graduated our first nursing class in 1976 and established a new podiatry program in cooperation with the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. The WilkesPresidential Hahnemann Reflections by cooperative medical program continued to attract bright students who aspired to become family physicians. President, 1975-1984 In 1980, after an extensive and detailed review of College operations, particularly demanding, since I had to the MiddleStates Association ofColleges assume the chairmanship in addition to and Universities issued a statement of fulfillingmynormal responsibilities. The reaccreditation. drive was successful and we Several significant events changed accomplished many of our objectives. the physical appearance of the campus In 1981, the College embarked upon during my tenure. The new section of another capital campaign which raised Stark Learning Center, including the three million dollars to finance and William B. Schaeffer Memorial Hall, was construct Evans Hall. dedicated in 1975. This new section Twosignificanteventsstandoutfrom provided space for additional many outstandingactivities in 1982. First, classrooms, laboratories, and theSordoni Wilkes celebrated its 50fh anniversary Art Gallery. by offering a number of excellent Conyngham Hall was bequeatired to educational and cultural programs for the College by Mrs. William the College and the community. The Conyngham. After deliberation by the anniversary celebration culminated with Board of Trustees and the College a convocation dedicated to remembering administration, itwasdecided to convert our past. The second event that brought the building into a student union. recognition to the College was the In 1981, recognizing the need for creation of the Max Rosenn Lecture additional modem dormitory space, the Series. It was established by the law College began construction on William clerks of Judge Max Rosenn in L. Evans Hall. In addition, extensive recognition of his ten years of refurbishing of existing buildings was distinguished sendee on the Federal completed at considerable cost. bench. This lecture series presented Other events affecting the physical distinguished lecturers, including plan of the College were the dedication Anthony Lewis, journalistwith the New of tire Arnaud Marts courtyard at the York Times, Edwin Newman, Stark Learning Center, and the listing of correspondentwi th NBC, and Dr. Joseph Catlin and Kirby Halls on tlie State Sisco, former assistant secretary' of state. Historical Register. My tenure as president was filled Tlie College conducted two major with many exhilarating experiences. I capital campaigns during my came to Wilkes as a student, sensed as a presidency, in addition to an member of the faculty and improvement in annual fund raising. In administration, and became president. 1977, the Alpha Campaign was Tire presidency gave me the opportunitv conducted to raise $2.4 million for three to work with various internal and purposes: scholarship support, enlarging external constituencies and to serve nry the endowment, and reconstructing alma mater by providing positive existing college properties—including leadership and stability during a critical converting the Conyngham property period in tire life of the College. into a student union. This campaign was Dr. Robert Capin '50 �Ten great professors ''S In 1941, Paul "Pop" Giesbegan teaching piano lessons in the small front room of Kirby Hall. From those early sessions the music department of Bucknell University Junior College was bom. A native of Germany, Gies's adoration of Johann Sebastian Bach led him to establish the Bach Festival, a week-long series of concerts and musical events celebrating the music of the German composer. Under Gies's leadership the festival grew to a size which rivaled other national events. "Gies was somewhat like a pied piper," according to Professor Emeritus Richard Chapline, "He had the ability to get the community involved in the festival." Through his untiring efforts, Gies awakened Wilkes and the Wyoming Valley to a finer appreciation of the best in the music world. Helen Ralston, who studied with Gies at BUJC, remembers his kind, soft-spoken manner. She calls him a gentleman who was "a stickler for perfection. "I cut my eye teeth singing in the Bach festival," says Helen Ralston. "He taught us nothing but good music." ProfessorEmeritus Cromwell Thomas built two great Wilkes traditions — the engineering department and the wresting team. Thomas began teaching in BUJC's physics and engineering department in 1938. Using his knowledge of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering, he introduced new classes and used his versatility and innovation to help solidify the scholarly reputation the school was seeking to establish. Today's wrestlers and coaches know him as the father of the Wilkes wrestling program. The Cromwell E. Thomas Outstanding Freshman Scholarship, which is awarded to the outstanding freshman wrestler in his sophomore year, recognizes the athletic prowess and scholarly endeavor Thomas' career exemplifies. "In wrestling and in teaching Cromwell Thomas was conservative and quiet, not flamboyant," says Dean George Ralston,whoworkedwithThomasasathleticdirectorduring those early years. "He used words wisely and concentrated on establishing the fundamentals." Samuel Rosenberg was invited by J President Farley' to chair the commerce and financedepartmentatWilkesjustafter the school was chartered as a four-year institution. I Throughout the next 25 years under his leadership, the department flourished. His accomplishments include the establishment of the internship program in accounting, and the organization of the M.B. A. program. He also encouraged his faculty to follow his lead in service to the comunity by In the community, Mailey is remembered as a catalyst for many reforms in local government The Institute ofMunicipal Government,whichMaileybeganasanadjuncttothePolitical Science Department, was a respected agency which analyzed local government and advised politicians. "Leaders would occasionally call him andaskfor advice," says Tuhy. "They had confidence in him and trusted his good judgement." establishing professional enrichment programs, resulting in a strong affiliation between Wilkes and the business community. Rosenberg's legacy of caring and sendee to others and his unmatched skills as an educator are evident in the Wyoming Valley and beyond. The philosophy by which he lived is summed up in what was, for those who knew him, a familiar charge: "Go forward, leant what there is to learn and teach what there is to teach." Nothing kept Thomas Richards from teaching mathmatics. Once, while walking to campus to teach class, he was struck by a car. Undaunted, he picked himself up, limped to the classroom and taught the course with a broken leg. "That illustrates how successful Tom was in getting his material to the students," says Professor James DeCosmo, who taught under Richards during those early years. "To me he always represented the ideal scholar and teacher." Richards was a motivator and an innovator. His well organized lectures challenged students to understand the scientific postulates of mathematics. It was, according to DeCosmo, an "almost radical" approach to teaching in those years. "Every word of his lecture was written out," he says. "But he also involved students in discussion of the lectures—and the students really appreciated it." "Many students will tell you they never had a finer teacher," adds Dean George Ralston. As a chairperson, Richards' endless curiosity about mathematics fueled the curriculum at a time when the science was undergoing a revolution. "He wanted to discuss mathmatics, not just teaching schedules and curriculum requirements," says DeCosmo. Tom unquestionably layed the foundation for today's Math Department." Hugo Mailey's influencespread far and wide. He reformed local government, advised area politicians , -j and inspired his students. He even had an influence on the way many people dress. Professor Mailey was the essence of representing ,yourselff as an indivdual," says Rev. Deacon Keith Russin '68. "I even wear bow ties today." Mailey s distinctive style of dress—trademark bow tie with matching hankerchief and dangling pipe—coupled Wlt scolorful teachingstyle, madehimapopularprofessor among his political science students. "Hugotookadirectinterestinthestudents," saysProfessor 1emeritus Phil Tuhy, who worked alongside Mailey formany years- He was always willing to take the time to talk to them. His office was always open." Ata time when diploma nursing schools were beginning to close, Professor Emerita Ruth McHenry answered the call to ; establish Wilkes as a leader in nursing ' education. When the 1972 Flood interrupted her plans, McHenrypushedonandestablished / oneofthemostprogressiveleamingcenters ‘ in the state. "She liked the idea of pulling order out of chaos," says Associate Professor Sharon Telban, who worked closely with McHenry for four years. "Her greatest strength was her vision and ability to build a visionary nursing program." McHenry lead the department to earn its first National League for Nursing accreditation, which helps nursing programs maintain the best quality in nursing. She also encouraged faculty to continue their education so they could keep abreast of developments in the field. "She introduced me to nursing at a very professional level," says Telban. "Her foresight developed the program and she challenged everyone around her." McHenry retired in 1981. She resides in Wilkes-Barre. I I Catherine Bone was the paragon of a F7 teacher-—precise and demanding, yet j compassionate and understanding. V* RecruitedbyPresidentFarleyfromForty jp" Fort High School, Bone was highly respected among students and faculty alike. "Catherine was a lady of great stature," saysProfessor Emeritus Francis Salley. "She was a task mistress, but in the interest of having her students succeed." Perhaps of her secondary school experience, ,----arproduct --------------------------------------------.r--------- , Bone used a method of teaching which involved students wholly in the lecture. Her questions challenged them to think clearly about their lessons. "She was always well-prepared," says Salley, "but it did not stop her from being student-reactive. She made a real effort to get tire students involved." Bonewasalsorecognizedinthecommunityforraisingthe standard of nursing in the area of chemistry'. She also was active in church and civic groups, a caring contributor to her environment. Says Salley, "She was a real women in all the best senses of the word." Like Mil ton, Shakespeare and the other works she taught as an English professor, Mary Craig was a true classic—a fine lady who demanded the best of those around her. ' was aloof from anything "Mary Craig commonplace: or mundane," says Dean George Ralston. She would have nothing to do with anything less than classic." TheEnglishDepartmentchairformany years, Craig inspired students in her writing and literature courses to achieve thehighest standard. She took an insightful approach to the teaching of the English classics and critical writing. Wilkes English Professor Dr. Benjamin Fiester '55, who studied under Bone as a student, remembers her emphasis on precision, economy and structure in writing. "Craig was, in large measure, personally responsible for my continuing interest in teaching English. I spent a lot of time in her office. She was kind of a mentor to me." r Harold Thatcher was the consummate o._, exacting, well . historian—thorough, documented—and he carried those traits ; to the classroom, demanding that his ' *» students achieve their potential for ■ academic excellence. "Some students were afraid to take his ■■ classes,"remembers his widow,Genevieve Thatcher. "I think they were worried they would learn too much." "He was a real academician," adds Professor Emeritus Bronis Kaslas. "He corrected and graded each student according to achievement, and he did not compromise." Throughout his 18-year tenure, Thatcher labored intensely to build a strong History Department at Wilkes. His efforts paid off as the school gained notoriety for its quality history program. "HeelevatedtheHistoryDepartmenttohigherstandards," says Kaslas. When he retired in 1965, his students planned a surprise party during his last class period, takingbets as to whether or not he would lecture during his final class. Of course, he did. "Charles Reif is a person who really makes you think for yourself." CarlUrbanski'57articulatesaviewpoint shared by hundreds of alumni accross the country'. They may talk about his unique brand of humor, they often recall his infamous tests. But first and foremost, they recognizehiscrucialroleintheireducation. When Reif arrived at Bucknell University Junior College in 1942, he became the entire Biology' Department. He taught a course in general zoology', a survey course in physical sciences and a course in general biology'. Over the years, the department grew, but his primary’ focus was on the student. In the community, Reif was and remains active in helping to diagnose and resolve problems. "He was ahead of his time," say's Urbanski. "He had said that the two biggest problems this country’ would be garbage and population. That was in tire 1950's." �10 Wilkes University Quarterly □ The official JohnWilkes portrait from Parliament by Robert E. Pine, 1768. 60th Anniversary Edition I £ i ! I I ! io S i i 3 friends, as enemies of the King. A few months earlier, Fresh withanelection victory,hesurrendered to British Wilkes had founded the notorious North Briton, an officials hoping for easy treatment. In June 1768 Lord anonymous Opposition newspaper. In North Briton Mansfield, the most pre-eminent jurist of his time, set No. 17 Wilkes retaliated and attacked Hogarth, who aside Wilkes's outlawry conviction, but convicted him was on the King s payroll as a painter of historical of other outstanding charges and sentenced him to 22 themes. That resulted in a duel between Wilkes and months in jail. Because of his confinement, Wilkes's Lord Talbot, a Hogarth supporter, but the exchange of supporters frequently challenged authorities in riotous shots missed. scenes, and Wilkes, ever the writer, was convicted In April 1763 Wilkes published his most famous again on new, very questionable libel charges and North B riton No. 45, which attacked the King's ministers expelled from Parliament. for trying to "dupe" the Englishpeople into accepting While in jail from 1768-1770, Wilkes was elected a the peace treaty with France. Wilkes was arrested London Aiderman (similar to our magistrate). He was under a so-called "general warrant," popular in those also reelected to Parliament three times from Middlesex days, but was released on the technical point that he but Parliament refused to seat him, instead seating his couldnotbejailedsincehe was a member ofParliament, losing opponent. In October 1774, Parliament gave up Seeking revenge for North Briton No. 17, Hogarth and finally seated Wilkes after he again was elected by publishedhismostfamousprintofWilkes.Itportrayed his supporters. The events surrounding these years him as a leering criminal with crossed eyes (Wilkes gave rise to Wilkes' second political victor}' in may indeed have had them), a twisted mouth and a England—the right of the people to elect and seat their homed wig; in short, a treacherous, shifty, cynical own representatives to the House of Commons, character. After Wilkes'sreleasefromjail,andbeforehis seating After Wilkes's release, he successfully sued the in Parliament, he was elected a Sheriff of London in King's ministers for unlawfully breaking into his house 1771 and Mayor of London in 1774. London then, as and seizing his papers. The lawsuit was not resolved now, was a small district within Greater London. until several years later, after Wilkes served time in jail Wilkes wasa "reform mayor," seeking to reduce prison on libel convictions. But the important point is that his .. aaa actions set aside general arrest and seizure warrants in .. ... England—now recognized in our own Constitution as a the Fourtli Amendment stricture against unreasonable searches and seizures. This was his first great political triumph. a Wilkes was always his own man, perhaps to a a-'-aAA,? foolish degree. After his release from jail on the technical point of Parliamentary privilege, he again attacked the government in North Briton No. 46. That resulted in a second dual, this time with Samuel Martin, a member of the House of Commons chastised inNo. 46. Martin's shot seriously wounded Wilkes in the groin; Wilkes thought he would die and warned Martin to flee (dueling was a very serious, jailable offense). But Martin remained and aided Wilkes. Wilkes did recover and Martin and Wilkes, while never reconciled politically, became friends. Rather titan risk further detention, Wilkes decided to vacation in Europe for the next four years. During his self-exile, he was expelled from Parliament and declared an outlaw after his conviction for libel for anotiter writing. lit February 1768, Wilkes returned to London with the hope he could be pardoned. The following month he was again elected to Parliament from Middlesex. The Williniii Hogiirtli cartoon print of Wilkes. a-HI "That Devil Wilkes" By F. Charles Petrillo '66 Wilkes University's namesake, John Wilkes, was an English rabble-rouser, a member of the rising mercantile or middle-class who often stirred the passions of the London mob or street-people. Yet he is best remembered for his triumphs for individual rights of the people. Bom in London in 1727 the son of a wealthy brewer, Wilkes received a classical education from not entirely orthodox teachers in tire Netherlands. In England and abroad he cultivated wealthy and influential friends. In that day, buying votes was the common practice. Wilkes sought to buy enough votes to enter Parliament in 1754 but failed. In 1757 he was more successful, securing a vacant Parliament seat and winning a general election in 1761, with the financial support of rich friends. A year earlier, in 1760, King George III had ascended the throne. The politics of Wilkes, an independent with a democratic spine, and King George III, a young King who sought to reasserta renewed moral and political authority over the King's ministers and Parliament, were bound to come into conflict. Wilkes's ascendancy, appropriately enough,began with a William Hogarth caroon i e e Times, a sketch of the Seven Years War. The cartoon lampooned Wilkes, Lord Temple, and Charles Churchill, all lifelong political 11 BAA A AA �□ Wilkes University Quarterly 12 abuses and limiting the offenses which could result in capitol punishment. He was immensely popular among the mercantile interests of London. During the years preceding1776, both John Wilkes, representing liberal London, and Isaac Barre, an Opposition member of Parliament, opposed the King's harsh tax laws on the American Colonists. They would vigorously debate the King's ministers in Parliament on behalf of the American cause, but perhaps for different reasons. Barre was the classic Opposition politician who carried water for tire Opposition party, a savage orator but without Wilkes's wit. Barre also was more conservative with a clearer political agenda than Wilkes, who was theatrical and simply liked to fan public fury. Despite their differences, Wilkes and Barre were joined for tire naming of the dty of Wilkes-Barre in the late 1760's because of their position in favor of the colonies' independence. In the early 1770's, while Wilkes was a London aiderman, andbefore Parliament would recognize his several reelections to Parliament, he struck a third blow for English liberties. Ute House of Commons prohibited publication of Parliamental}7 debates, but the prohibition was regularly violated by London news sheets. In 1771, the House ordered the arrest of certain printers. Wilkes, one of the magistrates before whom the printers were hauled, refused to Remembering John Wilkes In London, a statue of John Wilkes was privately erected by Dr. James Cope. The figure is one and a half times lifesize and holds Wilkes's Bill for a fust and Equal Representation of the People of England in Parliament in its left hand. When in London, take the "tube" to the Chancery Lane station and proceed east on Holbom Street (toward Holbom Circus). At Fetter Lane go south. The statue stands at Fetter Lane and New Fetter Lane, between Halbom and Fleet Streets. Wilkes University has plans to erect a similar monument in The London John Wilkes statue. honor of its namesake. ThenewworkbyJamesButler, It will stand at the southern sculptor of the London statue, end of campus on a newly willbeerectedoncampusaspart constructed greenway which of the University's S25 million will run through the center of campus completion plan. campus. convict them. In tire end Wilkes' action won out, with King George muttering a famous phrase of the time,"that devil Wilkes." After reentering Parliament in \T74, Wilkes seemed to settle into mainstream political life, although occasionally lais original flare for controversy could erupt. As Mayor ofLondoninl775,Wi!kespresented to King George in a petition of London residents in favor of the American Colonists, but he did it in a manner which received the King's compliments. Wilkes had a lifelong habit of losing friends and winning enemjes Wilkes would continue to serve inParliamentuntil 1790, seven years before his death. Barre retired at the same time, finally blind from a war wound nearly thirty years earlier. Wilkes died, insolvent, on December 26,1797. He was buried in the crypt of Grovensor Chapel in the Mayfair section of London, within sight of the later-built American Embassy. Lt the Wilkes-Barre area, Wilkes and Barre are remembered by a monument on Public square. In London, however, a statue ofWilkes was privately erected by Dr. James Cope of London. It stands in a quiet section of town not far from the famed St. Paul's Cathedral. Soon, too, a similar statue will be built on the Wilkes Universitycampus. Attorney F. Charles Petrillo '66, Wilkes-Barre, is executive director of Legal Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As part of the Wilkes U11 iversity Concert and Lech i re Series, he will present The Lives and Times of John Wilkes and Issac Barre on Tuesday, February 8,1994at 8 pan. in the Dorothy Dickson Dartc Centerfor the Performing Arts. 60th Anniversary Edition Wilkes University: A family tradition Bucknell University Junior College, Wilkes College and today's Wilkes University—for six decades this growing institution has been a family tradition. For Simon Russin II, Wilkes was a place were his children could receive a quality education without going far from home. "If they were going to go to college, I wanted themtogotoWilkes/'says Russin. "That way they were at home when I needed them." The owner of Russin Funeral Home in Plains, Russin felt comfortable having the children at home to help with the family business. But he also knew first-hand they wouldgetafineeducation atWilkes. "I went there when it was Bucknell Junior College so I knew it was a good school," he says. During those years in the late 1960's, Wilkes becameasecondhomefor the Russins. At one point, four of the five children— Mary '65, Simon HI '66, Harry '67 and Keith '68— were attending at once. That was the busiest year for the family, with all four students absorbed in academic studies and extracurricular activities, Because their schedules often conflicted, the family traveled back and forth from their home in Plains in two cars. "What was nice about having brothers and sisters together at Wilkes was that we all shared the same peer group," says Keith. "Itwasreallyagood experience." Mary, a biology major, was president of the assembly committee, homecomingprincess and was involved in the Cue and Curtain and Biology Clubs. Harry was a member of the executive council and was treasurer of his class, and Keith was part of the forum and the International Conference on Government. Simon IH aquired a taste for public office at Wilkes, where he served as a Student Government officer and member of the executive council. "I really became politicized at Wilkes," he one of2 -the says. "I ' Zwas ------------more radical students on campus at that time." Today he is a senior s— health officer for tire Los Angeles County Health Department and is active in California politics, Which illustrates another Russin family ’ '" . The trait—ambition, Russin ----------children have achieved success in their chosen careers. After graduating from Wilkes in 1965, Mary continued The Russin family in 1965. First row, Mary '65 and Keith '68. Second row, Simon III '66 and Harry '67. her education and went ontobecomeaRadiologist at Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg, Pa. After serving in Vietnam, Harry opened his own funeral home in Edwardsville. When he passed away in 1986, Keith, who also had received a masters degrttee in Library Science, assumed responsibility for tire business. "The liberal arts background I received at Wilkes helped me in every one of my careers," says Keith. "1 feel very fortunate to have had such a strong foundation.'' "Wilkes gave them the education and the knowhow to succeed," says tire elder Russin, adding, "They've all done pretty well." In addition to their immediate family, several cousins and other family members have attended through the years. "Wilkes was tire place to go for us," says Simon III. "It was really a big family tradition." Is Wilkes a tradition in your family, too? Send us your name, along with the names of your family memlvrswholureeattended. Wilkes families will be featured periodically. �14 Wilkes University Quarterly The 1993 Colonels burst onto the field before the NCAA first round championship game at Ralston Field. 15 back to top 1000 yards in a season, while Steve Endres became the Wilkes single season leader in pass receptions, with 66. Tire 1968 Colonels championship football team will be inducted "This team has a lot of talented into the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame on May 14,1994. individuals," says Ed Burke '70. Members of the team gathered recently at a "Top of the Hill" "Urey do a lot of things really well. reunion to commemorate tlie 25th anniversary of their undefeated It's a great feeling to have your season. alma mater back on the board "It was like being back 25 years again," says Mario Zinicola '71. again." "We still share the same camaraderie we did back then." As the Colonels entered their "To see some of these guys again and renew old aquaintances was final and most symbolic regular just a lot of fun," adds Ed Burke '70. season game against cross-town Members of the team are planning a weekend of events in rival King's College, the Wilkes conjunction with the induction ceremony. For more information, community wasenergized. Colonel contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-WILKES-U. Bob Wachowski, the University's At the reunion areJoe Zakowski ‘70, Mario Zinicola ‘71, Ed Burke '70, Bill fanatical mascot, lost a bet which Layden ‘69, Joe Skvarla ‘69, Pat Malloy ‘70, Dan Malloy '69, Coach Rollie necessitated a new haircut— Schmidt, Jay Holliday ‘69, Bill Hanbury ‘72, Ted Yeager ‘72, Coach Gene mohawk style, complete with the Domzalski, Chuck Adonizio ‘65, Marty Sowa ‘71, John Baranowski ‘71. "flying W" buzzed in back. "In the beginning of the season, a few players told me I needed to do something special for the King's game," explains the Colonel. "I told them I would shave my head if they were undefeated. They were 2-0, so I never guessed it would happen. But after I saw them on the road, I could tell they were a team that would not lose." The Colonels didn't lose, and their undefeated record made them Middle Atlantic Conference champions. For the first time in Wilkes history, the football team advanced to the NCAA playoffs. But on a blistery November day, the Colonels' dream of a NCAA Championship slipped away in the final minutes of the first-round "How we respond says much about here on campus." Though difficult to accept now, playoff against Frostburg State. It us as persons, but also about our that one loss will lose its significance was, as President Christopher N. future prospects. "Your ten victories this season as tlie years pass, according to tire Breiseth phrased it in a letter to the players and coaches, "an will remain a source of pride not '68 team members. ’ to’ you i but also to all who "They've made the best unexpected finale to a magnificent only identify 'with Wilkes University. memoriesoftheir lives,"says Burke. season. ________ "What they've done this year is all have kindled a new pride in "One of the challenges weYou face in our lives is how to deal with Wilkes among alumni throughout something a lot of athletes never defeat, particularly unexpected tlie world as well as among your get to experience. They were part of defeat," wrote President Breiseth. faculty, staff and fellow students a winning team." z68 Colonels plan May reunion O' - 11■ -ww ' Wi Greatness on the Gridiron Looking on from the hill as the 1993 Wilkes Colonels football squad rallied to defeat Lycoming this season, players from the '68 team couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic— and very proud. By Vaughn Shinkus '91 60th Anniversary Edition Together again for the first time in years, they were watching more than just another football game. They were witnessing the rebirth of the winning tradition they began more than 25 years ago. The '93 Colonels were eight games into their best season in years. After two seasons at 1-9, and a 5-4-1 record last season, the players were at last learning what ifs like to be part of a winning team. The older Colonels say that's a feeling you don't easily forget. And they should know during the late 60's their squad went 32 games without a loss. Seeing today's team in action reminded them of their successes on tlie gridiron. Watching them brought back a lot of memories—memories of the pride we felt as an undefeated team," says Mario Zinicola '71. "I wanted to run back onto the field again. They re bringing back the tradition. This is a well coached team, a well organized team, a unified team with a single purpose. They're out there to win." And win they did. The Colonels broke many of the school records set by their champion predecessors. Senior Jason Smith was the first running �16 Wilkes University Quarterly The Wilkes University Ambassadors with advisors Emory Guffrovich, dean of Admissions, and Jennifer Ross, assistant dean. Meet the Ambassadors College is a time of transition—a metamorphosis from the carefree days of youth into a more mature, responsible adulthood. No one understands this better than the Wilkes ambassadors, 21 student-professionals who play both roles equally well. By Julie DePue z94 Conceived in the Spring 1993 semester by the Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Wilkes Ambassador Program was developed by six ambitious students as a Public Relations class project. The students agreed that when prospective students and their parents visit Wilkes University, they deserve an honest overview from someone who is well informed and enjoys attending Wilkes. The ambassadors work with the University Admissions Office to set up and provide tours for high school students and visitors. Eventually, the ambassadors will visit high schools to increase awareness and recruit students to Wilkes University. Nicole Simmons, a junior communications major, is one of the members of the program. She feels that she is a better representative of the school because of her involvement with the Ambassador Program. 60th Anniversary Edition 17 "I've learned a lot about Wilkes that I major, is one of the members responsible for didn't knowbefore," she says. "The history the formation of the Wilkes Ambassador of the University is fascinating." program. According to Simmons, the program "The response fromprospective students not only benefits the University, but it also and their parents has been positive," she has allowed her to meet a lot of new people says. "They really appreciate the honest and make new friends. When giving a tour to prospective students and '‘I've learned a lot about Wilkes that I didn't their parents, she likes to know before." share how she feels about — Wilkes Ambassador Nicole Simmons Wilkes University. "This school fits my needsbecause I really like the atmosphere," answers that they receive." she says. "I like how the faculty is very Krutz even gives the visitors her home accessible and that I can get to know them phone number so that they can call her with on a one-to-one basis." questions after they have left campus. Simmons is active in other organizations "If they have any questions or a problem as well. She is the secretary for the school's they can contact me and I try to help them as International Association of Business best I can or direct them to someone who Communicators (IABC) chapter, a member can." of Lambda Phi Eta, the radio club and also Krutz also shares what other a ctivities she hasherownradioshow. Whenprospective is involved with and what she likes to do at students ask what she does on the Wilkes.Shetellsthemaboutherinvolvement weekendsforfun,shetellsthemthetruth — with Student Government, that she is coshe likes to hang out with her friends, go to copy editor of the student newspaper, The the movies, attend parties and go to plays. Beacon, and that she is president of Lamda That'sif shecanfititintoherbusyschedule. Plai Eta. She also enjoys volunteering when Another student ambassador, she has die time. The Ambassador students are die future. sophomore political science major Mike> Butchko,knowsalotofstudentsinterested They realize diat die time tiiey commit to in joining die Ambassadors. He feels diat diis program is well spent—itbenefits Wilkes eventually, die program will consist ofjust as much as it benefits their professional top of die line students representing the future. Butthey also understand that their actions University as best as they can. "Thisprogramissuretotakeoffbecause have a broader impact. These intelligent representatives of tire University have fire it's a lot of fun. I love it." When he gives a tour, he tells about lais world's future in mind. involvement with the Speech and Debate Team, the Scholarly Society, the Beacon and Plai Kappa Delta. senior Communications Lynn Krutz, a s. --------- Julie DePue is a Wilkes University senior comunications major. Sheisservingan internship in the University Relations Office. �18 Wilkes University Quarterly 60th Anniversary Edition 19 Subversive Grammar Who stole the "m" from whom? One seldom hears the m-word anymore. Has Congress passed a law outlawing genitive, dative, and accusative forms of who? Or, should it be "of whom"? It may take the Supreme Court to rule on who versus whom. Send not to see for who the bell tolls; it tolls for whom. And what about "different than"? All one hears today is that something is different than something else. No one seems to have heard of the comparison of adjectives: positive, comparative, superlative. Nothing is different from, anymore. When I was growing up in Minneapolis the word "anymore" was always used in the negative sense, such as, "It does not happen anymore." Nowadays all I hear is "it happens anymore." To me the negative usage is positively correct. Sports writers for years have been performing feats ofgrammatical evolution— and cleverly so—but today's sports announcers of television are linguistic throwbacks. Sports announcers never use the past tense, even though they know that what they are talking about has been very much accomplished. While a game played the day before is showing on the TV screen, the announcer says "Jones will score!," using the future tense for something he knows very well took place in the past. Next he says "Jones would score!" The use of the conditional tense is no help to Jones but the announcer must believe that it puts a little zip in his lingo. Finally, “Jones scores!" What arelief! Poorold Jones thoughthehadscored. Past tense seems to be passe'. Back in the days of World War I the rule was simple: One takes it there and brings it here, always with reference to the person who was using bring or take. So what happened to take? It's gone with the whom. Nowadays everyone brings it all over the place, even without a regard for the speaker. The TV weatherman, by while predicting Charles B. Reif showers, tells his audience, "Bring your umbrellas to the stadium tonight." Where does he think he is? At the stadium? We know better. And how television claims it brings the viewers a program is beyond comprehension. The root "tele" in television indicates that the broadcasters are there and we are here. The viewer may say "Bring me the program" but the broadcasters cannot bring it to the viewer. Here is another question. Did God bless got? What in the world necessitates the use of got or get in all those impossible places, grammatically? The Quaker State assured us on its license plates, "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND IN PENNSYLVANIA." A space could havebeen saved with “You've a friend in Pennsylvania, or even "You've a Pennsylvanian friend." When asked about the effect of "you've got" on education in the Keystone State, the Secretary of Transportation replied, "We've got a good thing going. Wiry change it?" Duringtherecentpresidential campaign one high official repeatedly used gotta a lotta. And, we suspect, he spelled "a lot" as "alot." One shouldn't pick on television people or elected officials, I suppose, but we've "gotten" to depend on them for so much. Some of their grammatical glitches are changing the way we communicate, and not for the better. For example, the TV weatherman says, "Here is your forecast." It isn't our forecast. It is Iris forecast. Why shift the blame onto the listeners? And sometimes he says, "Now for theforecastthen.'Tmsurehemeans "Here is the forecast now." It appears that children are learning TV grammar and have no idea that the Queen is English. They assume that the Queen is Teeveese. Another funny expression the weathermen use is "Tonight the temperature will be quite cold." First of all, it is the air which will be cold, not the temperature. Secondly, quite means completely, and equates with one hundred percent. Completely cold is absolute zero, minus 273.16 degrees Centigrade. What the temperature reading for quite hot is I do not know. And consider the phrase often used by the TV weatherman, "Colder air is filtering into the area." An area is two dimensional. Air would have to squeeze very thin to be two dimensional. And if the air were truly filtering in, and the proper filter paper were beingused, air pollution would be eliminated. OneofthelocalTV sportscasters (sic) puts two subjects in many of his sentences. His favorite expression is "Jones, he sets a new record." Or maybe he says, "Cathy, she topped the field." I drink he does drat to indicate die sex of tire ath-uh-letes (sic). And the TV sportscaster goes on to say, “If you know golf like I know golf..." you can win a can of Burpee Beer, which according to the brewer "...is made of real barley." How often does one see the heading, above a number of invariably hears any followed by a plural noun? And speaking of singular/plural usages, how about “No dogs allowed!"? The meaning is probably "not one dog allowed." So how does it happen that no is frequently followed by a plural "It appears that children are learning TV grammar and have no idea that the Queen is English. They assume that the Queen is Teeveese." —- Charles Reif questions, "Did you know?" Exquisite!Didispasttense. Without a temporal reference the person of who (sic) the question is asked would have to be dead. "Do you know" evensaves a letter. And what about "Did you do it yet?" Did is past tense and yet is present tense. What literary legerdemain! People who are afraid ofgender employ a common error to avoid sounding sexist. "Will everyone please take their seats!" It must be the Spanish influence. Castilians always take off the hats. Another adjectival form which baffles many people is the use of a possessive modifier for a present participle, as in "We always anticipate him doing it." As Henry Higgins used tosay, "Wlratis wrong widr his doing it?" Concerning anotirer commonly made grammatical error, my dictionary gives "any as being singular. How is it that one noun? The intended meaning of no as used is none. None is the same as zero. My mathematically-oriented friends assure me that zero is not plural. The homeroom class of which I was a member had the same English teacher throughout our three years of Junior High School. If one of us made an ungrammatical construction our teacher challenged. Thus, it was that we learned from that teacher not only correct grammatical practice but a love and respect for proper English usage. Grammatical errors grate on my ears the same as someone's fingernails being scraped down a blackboard. The more I hear subversive grammar encroaching, tire closer I am to fulfilling my life­ long desire to be a hermit. Charles B. Reif is a Wilkes Biology Professor Emeritus. Yet to abandon society, he resides in Wilkes-Barre. �Wilkes University Quarterly 20 I Rededication honors fallen sports hero Homecoming '93 brought back many memories, but none more poignant than that of the loss of Bobby McBride. At a special ceremony before tire Homecoming football game, Wilkes University alumni and friends paid tribute to tire Colo­ nels defensive back who died as a result of injuries received in a game against Kings Point nearly 21 years ago. In his memory, Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Eugene Roth rededicated the football wing of the newly renovated Athletic Complex. "This dedication remembers with a :strong sense of loss the promising future of a bright, en­ ergetic and commited student athlete whose life so tragically ended but a few yards from where we now stand," Roth said in rededi­ cating the facility. "Simulta­ neously, it pledges to student athletes the University's commitment to a successful and flourishing future." McBride's death in 1972 stunned the entire Wilkes com­ munity. Just 20 years old when he died, he is remembered by many as a quiet and humble student 60th Anniversary Edition Remembering Martha Stott Diener Wilkes University lost a true friend with the passingjo trustee soliciting donors donors for for the the fund, fund, she soliciting she mailed personal letters to manv nF emerita Martha Stott Diener in cip'enE”!'J'anS Sfe ^ThraughoutherSOyears,Diener andfriends of Bobby McBride look on as State Representative Kevin Blaum reflects upon the loss of his childhoodfriend athlete. State Representative Kevin 1. Blaum Fl___ i '' was <among o idhis friends and family present ------. at. the rededication ceremony. "Bob McBride characterized j, said an emotional love offamily," Blaum. "He —was —like ...»e -a rpart of my family. We walked to school together, played together, chased girls together. "On behalf of my family and on behalf of the community, community, II would like to say thanks to Wilkes . ‘ University for remembering." Sorry we missed you! The following alums were not included the 1993 Teacher's Journal: Sylvia Schrader Adler '64 Lisa Wydawski '88 Jean Rodechko '89 Allen Brocious '89 James Nolan '90 Gloria Broski Hroback '91 Completed in the Fall, the Athletic Complex was expanded t0 JqPh the original McBride field house with formerly separate vis­ iting team facilities. The reno­ x —ovated complex houses a weight room, training room, conference room, locker space and offices for Wilkes outdoor sports teams. This was the first Homecoming cel­ ebrated in the reconstructed building. "Although this magnificent building looks new. within these building looks new, within these walls are memories which go back centuries," said President Breiseth. "We are delighted to share with you this historic re­ dedication." Added Chairman Roth, "We celebrate Bobby's memory in the knowledge that those who pass through this wing will do so in respect and reverence and in the full knowledge that greatness has preceded them." 21 lived for helping others. A devoted wife, loving mother and dedicated Wilkes supporter, she is remembered for her forthright, compassionate manner and a love for others which she exhibited until her final day. Encouraged by her friend Donald Carpenter, Diener became a member of the Board of Trustees in 1973, occupying the positions of treasurer and vice chair during her nine-year tenure. Drawing from her wealth of practical wisdom, she played an active role in leading the institution through its most financially difficult years following the flood of Hurricane Agnes. "Martha always felt that her lack of formal education hindered her as a trustee," says Wilkes University President Christopher N. Breiseth. "But she had a lot to contribute to Wilkes, and not just financially. Fortunately for us, she became a loyal supporter even though she did not have an alma mater of her own." "Martha was very supportive of me and of what Wilkes was trying to do as an institution," adds President Emeritus Robert Capin. "Her energy and honesty made her the kind of person you enjoyed being around." When Donald Carpenter passed on, Diener carried forth his effort to recognize outstanding teachers. Throughout the next several years, she worked tirelessly to establish in his name an endowment fund to reward excellence in teaching. In solemn dirges to mark her passing, Instead, she asked for a celebration. "It seems that I am about to °' h“ shuffle off this mortal coil," she and generous gifts, that fund today dictated a few days beforeher death, totals t-nvoie over $300,000* nnn "I have had a wonderful life so this Kindness jxuiuness and ana generosity were does not concern me much. I know Diener's remedy for the hardships this iss a bit extraordinary, but I of her own life. Even as she was really would like my friends to come aiding her husband and son, who and 'have one on me' as a final where battling their own illnesses, gesture of my fondness for you all." Diener continued to support higher In a final letter to President education through her work at Breiseth, she had announced her Wilkes. intention tomakealastmajorgiftto "Nothing set Martha “ Diener the Carpenter endowment. back very much," says Presidentt "None of the remarks made at T Breiseth. "For ’her to continue even the ceremony were sad," Breiseth with setbacks was exactly what her notes. "The fact that she planned friends expected. She was always her own funeral was indicative of helping others in trouble." the type of person she was. Martha As she struggled with lung managedher life to the last day. She cancer, Diener remained in control knew that she was dying and was of her life to the very end. There excited about the prospect of would be no mournful eulogies or moving on." X ---------- Q —UllUXiW Uli UUO AJ.LV'XLCIX W/JLL, IV- Martha Stott Diener, third from left, at the 1992 John Wilkes Club Dinner with friends Jane Breiseth, President Breiseth, John McCole, Constance McCole, Harold Flannery, Patty Davies and Stanley Davies. �Alumni News 1951 1970 Arthur A. Johnson, immediate past president of the Kiwanis Club of Hazleton, was named a distinguished past president by Kiwanis Interna­ tional. He was awarded a life mem­ bership. Arthur and his wife, Carolvn, reside in Weatherly. Joseph R. Putprush, pathologist, was recently appointed to the medical staff at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital campus of Wyoming Val­ ley Health Care System, Inc. 1952 1958 Catherine Chandler-Oliveera has been named International Affairs Officer at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She also has been appointed lecturer in Spanish. She resides in Montreal with her hus­ band, Hugo, and children, Caitlin and Steven. Merri Jones Earl has been selected a 1993 Teacher of Excellence by the executive board of the New York State English Council. Merri and her husband, Paul Earl '59, reside in Castle Creek, NY. James J. Loftus received a Juris Doc­ tor degree from New England School of Law, Boston, Mass. He is married to Nancy Loftus, a flight attendant with U.S. Air Shuttle. Charles A. Caffrey and his son have formed a Law Partnership in Williamsport, PA. 1967 Wayne Yetter has been appointed president of the Astra/Merck Group Of Merck & Co. Inc. in Wayne, Pennsylvania. 1968 Fredrick N. Brown was chosen presi­ dent-elect of the National Associa­ tion of Elementary School Principals. Fred is principal of Boyertown El­ ementary School and resides in Boyertown with his wife, Linda, and children, Becky and Damon. 1969 George B.Sordoni was elected chair­ man of the Wyoming Seminary Board of Trustees. George has served on the Board of Trustees since 1980. 1972 Paulette V. Monchak earned her Ph.D. in educational research from The Pennsylvania State University in August 1993. Paulette researched the "Relationship Between Organi­ zational Structure, Conflict Resolu­ tion and Commitment in Elementary Schools." She is an Elementary Prin­ cipal and Strategic Planning Coordi­ nator in the Northwest School Dis­ trict, Shickshinny. 1973 Robert P. Matley has been named executive vice president of First Heri­ tage Bank, a locally owned and man­ aged bank forming in the Wyoming Valley. Bob resides in Dallas, Pa. with his wife and two daughters. 1974 Wayne Fullerton has been promoted to sales manager of the Eastern Divi- '■•Uli A mu sion of Aesculap Surgical Instru­ ments. Wayne and his wife, Paula '75, reside in Durham, N.C. with their daughter, Katherine, and re­ cently born son, Adam. 1975 Paula Zych Fullerton is the owner of Sew Fine II, an interior design firm which was named retailer of the year by Ado International. Paula and her husband, Wayne '74, their daughter, Katherine, and recently bom son, Adam, reside in Durham, N.C. Marilyn A. Olejnik has been named vice president and chief financial of­ ficer at Hanover General Hospital. She formerly was chief financial of­ ficer at St. Mary's Hospital in Belle Mead, N.J. Phil Straub was named treasurer for the Wyoming Valley unit of the American Cancer Society. 1976 Brian J. Gallagher has been pro­ moted to the rank of lieutenant colo­ nel with the 109th Field Artillery. 1977 Richard Bellacosa, D.P.M. was elected president of the Podiatric Medical Association. He maintains a private practice in San Antonio, Texas where he resides with his wife, Jody, and three children. Manuel J. Evans has been named controller of Community Medical Center Healthcare System in Scranton. Thomas J. Ward was elected to the board of directors of the Notheastern Pennsylvania Boy Scouts. 1978 Cynthia Glawe Mailloux hits been appointed a nursing inslriu lor >il ibe Penn State Scranton campus, Nancy Mammarella Nagy received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in education from Temple University. Nancy is an educational consultant and adjunct professor at Kean Col­ lege of New Jersey. She resides in New Brunswick, N.J. with her hus­ band, Art, and daughter, Amy Wallace. 1980 Nicholas J. Barna, M.D. has joined the medical staff of Wyoming Valley Health Care System, Inc. He special­ izes in ophtalmic plastic reconstruc­ tive surgery. Clifford Field, M.D. is the new asso­ ciate director of the Idaho State Uni­ versity Family Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Richard N. Marshall has been elected to assistant treasurer of Pennsylva­ nia Gas & Water Company and its parent company, Pennsylvania En­ terprise Company. He and his wife, Lisa reside in Pardeesville with their children. Marine Maj. James T. Murtha re­ ceived the Air Medal for meritorious achievement in aerial flight during Operation Provide Promise over Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. 1981 Cynthia Lapinski, D.P.M. has re­ cently achieved board certification in Podiatric Orthopedics. Cynthia and her husband, John Jurta, D.P.M., maintain offices in Nanticoke and Shickshinny. y I ihlion IMiil liBIIllHI WodzJiliiandhcrhus b'ill‘l,l'i4),jiiiu</iiiji their •bll'h bild,/.J,|t.y|..il|i-n Woilz.ivki. Hie Wodzkkjh reside in Bethlehem. Hi<-y al-.u have ly/o sons, Gregory mid Kyle. Owen Williams married Jeannine I lexter in September. The coup!e re­ sides in Pallas, Pa, 1983 Paul H. McCabe, M.D. of Mahanoy City, was named an assistant profes­ sor of neurology at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Lisa Streifsky Lavine and husband, Jeffrey Levine, have anounced the birth of a second son, Matther Les, on August 17. The family resides in Carbondale. 1984 Charles Baylor married Amy i I’ascucci. l he couple resides in West Pittston. Gregory E. Jones has been named regional executive vice president by Community Banks, XA. Gregorv will be in charge of Luzerne and Schuylkill County Bank Operations. David Kellar, marketing represen­ tative for Geisinger Health Plan, re­ cently was recognized as GHP's Sales Person of the Year for enrolling the most new employer groups in 1992. He also received a special award for enrolling the most new groups dur­ ing the Fall 1992 enrollment cam­ paign. 1985 Jeff Hockenberry and Jill Skudera Hockenbury '87 announce the birth of a daughter, Jaclvn Claire. Janet Marie Yenkowski is engaged to William Michael Jones. An April 1994 wedding is planned. Master's Degree 1974 Bernard J. Healy was appointed director of the health care management program at King's College. 1987 William J. McCallick recently joined the Greenwald Berk Agency7. He is responsible for servicing existing accounts and developing new business throughout Luzerne, Lackawanna,Columbia and surroundingcoun­ ties. 1989 William Jones has been named to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Regional Housing Advisory Committee for the Northeast region. William is an assistant vice president and community development officer at First Eastern Bank. Susan Kovacs has joined Pennsylvania National Bank as vice president/director of marketing. �Wilkes Alumni Association National Officers Ballot Wilkes University Quarterly 24 Executive Committee Board Members 1986 1989 M. Katrina Kovacs, R.N. has passed the CEN Exam and is now certified in the specialty. Peter Cuesta recently earned his D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. 1987 Frank Godino recently earned Iris D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Joseph E. Fulco received lais Masters Degree in educational adminstration from The New York Universit}'. Jo­ seph is also pursuing his principal's certificate. Capt. Allen Knox is engaged to Elizabeth Orken. A March 1994 wedding is planned. Charles Montgomery and his wife Allison announce the birth of their a son, Ian. They also have a daughter, Alyssa. Joseph F. Voystock, M.D. has joined the staff of Surgical Arts Associates of Pottsville. Joseph resides in Orwigsburg with his wife Karen and sons. 1988 Mary Grace A. Kudey has been pro­ moted to vice president of First East­ ern Bank. Karen Natishan has joined Smith Barney Shearson as a financial con­ sultant in the firm's Wilkes-Barre in­ vestment center. Linda O'Boyle married Stanley Zaneski. Vaughn Shinkus has been named publications manager in the Univer­ sity Relations office at Wilkes Uni­ versity. 1992 1990 Gladys DeLeon recently earned her D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Peter Evans recently earned his D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. Robert Miller recently earned his D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. David VanDerlyke recently earned his D.P.M. degree from Pennsylva­ nia College of Podiatric Medicine. Sharon Vivian has been named Assisant Auditor I in the Internal Audit Department at First Eastern Bank. Carolee Welebob married Michael Kolbicka '91. Nancy Geer has been promoted to head nurse of Mercy Hospital's Four East Telemetry Unit. Sue Ketner was named assistant vol­ leyball coach at Wilkes University. 1993 Lori Kuhar is engaged to Scott Will­ iam Marshall. A May 1994 wedding is plannned. Eleanor Scureman Fox '35 Brock Bullock married Theresa Kolessar. Jeff Patackis has been named assis­ tant men's basketball coach at Cen­ tral Pennsylvania Business School, Summerdale. Ronald J. Russon '66 Sean Hogan '92 John K. Daley married Michele L. Corbett '92. Jamie Joswiak married Roslyn Chiampi. □ □ □ □ Andy Petroski has been named head men's basketball coach at Central Pennsylvania Business School, Summerdale. Jay Kurowsky married Danielle Silvetti. If you have news to share with your classmates, send it care of the Alumni Office, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. □ □ First Vice President Ellen K. Wengen 78 Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Treasurer James W. Ruck 78 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Anthony G. DeVincentis D.D.S., '79 Upper Montclair, PA Dentist, Private Practice Maureen Maguire Litchman M.D., '78 Harveys Lake, PA Physician/Center Dir., Wyoming Valley Family Practice Linda O'Boyle-Zaneski '91 Wilkes Barre, PA Zane Studio of Modeling Carol Corbett Pawlush '79 Chesire, CT Admissions Consultant □ Second Vice President Fred R. Demech Jr. '61 Oakton, VA 22124 Secretary David A. Taylor '84 MHA '85 North Plainfield, NJ 07063 Patrick Burke '69 Dallas, PA President, Chuck Robbins Sporting Goods Charles A. Kosteva D.D.S., '69 Bethlehem, PA Dentist, Private Practice National Executive Committee President Colleen M. Gries-Gallagher '81 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Steven Bailey 79 Braintree, MA Marine Biologist, New England Aquarium John D. Bohush '80 Endicott, NY 13760 Project Programmer, IBM Corporation Anthony J. Shipula, II '78 Director of Alumni Kathleen Marie McGreary marriedWilliam J. Umphred. Brent Bernstein recently earned his D.P.M. degree from Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. □ Respectfully Submitted, William B. Hanigan was promoted to assistant vice president of Alliance Fund Distributors Inc. He is respon­ sible for Mutual Fund sales in Indi­ ana and Illinois. Bill resides in India­ napolis, IN. In Memoriam Walter Celmer '47 The members of the Wilkes Alumni Association Nominations Committee are pleased to submit the followingcandidates fornational Association offices. These individuals are submitted based on the recommendation of our Committee and we require your ratification as members of the association. If you choose to vote for an individual not listed on tire ballot, please indicate your choice in the appropriate write-in spot. The term of office runs for two years. Please return the ballot as soon as possible to the Alumni Office, attention Nominating Committee. Stanley G. Savitsky married Patricia A. Murray. 1991 Dr. Joseph Lord '35 To all Wilkes Alumni: Jamie Mazeitis married Eric Knorr. The couple lives in Philadelphia. Diane M. Polachek Ph.D., 78 MS '81, Kingston, PA Assistant Professor of Education, Wilkes University Carl Sosnowski '86 Coral Springs, FL Deputy Sheriff, Broward Count}' Sheriffs Office □ Fred Joe Stoelzl 79 Kempton, PA Sales Rep., Dunn & Bradstreet Barbara J. Williams '70 Kingston, PA Manager, Interfaith Heights, EEI |------------------- I I I OFFICE: J CANDIDATE: I_______ “I WRITE-IN BALLOT I I I I I ,_l �Celebrating 60 Years of Quality Education Q Z u In recognition of its 60 year anniversary, Wilkes University is presenti g a series of seminars focusing on the early history of Bucknell Univers ty J College and Wilkes College. Each of the lectures will feature a panel discussion and a featured speaker and will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Wilkes University’s Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. January 25 February 22 March 30 April 26 George Ralston Joseph Salsburg ’35 William Conygham and Charles Miner Presidents Michelini, Capin and Breiseth Alumni Gatherings Highlight Sports Events 2 O January 19 January 29 April 8,9,10 May 13, 14, 15 October 7, 8, 9 Pizza Reception at Wilkes vs. King’s basketball game Pizza Reception at Wilkes vs. Scranton men's and women's basketball games. Pre-game men's alumni basketball game (4 p.m.) New York City Alumni Weekend, Hotel Edison, N.Y. Reunion Weekend. Classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974. Classes of 1979, 1984 and 1989 will reunite during Homecoming Weekend. Homecoming Weekend. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-WILKES-U. Wilkes University Quarterly NON- PROFIT ORG. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Quarterly Winter 1993 (60th anniversary edition) Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Winter 1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/997ceb435d5a10fb3114bcea08a182af.pdf 8000c41914d233f92b44fb402496053d PDF Text Text I * ■ F f JW l r- Yf) 7 MlfiBgMa^K<EE* J -1 1 t'i TTnTTMWWTTTTI < �Wilkes adds pharmacy program The Wilkes University Board of Trustees has approved a Doc­ tor of Pharmacy degree program. Meeting in special session June 24, the Board approved the plan for a six-year program which will open to students in Fall, 1994. Plans call for construction of a 40,000-square-foot classroom and office building and numerous other changes to the campus. ’ 'Pharmacy7 is a natural comple­ ment to our established strengths in the basic sciences, health sciences, business and communications," saidPresidentChristopher Breiseth. "Our programs will prepare the doc­ tors, nurses, pharmacists and other professionals who will deliver health care in the 21st Century7." The Board decision follows a ten-month feasibility study which shows that pharmacy schools across tire country are replacing the cur­ rent Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with the Doctor of Pharmacy. The feasibility study and consultation with some of the nation’s leading pharmacy experts also show a growing national shortage of phar­ macists, brought onby the expand­ ing needs of an aging population. Wilkes joins 42 other schools in tire United States and only 11 schools in the Mid-Atlantic re­ gion to offer the Doctor of Phar­ macy. It will be the only school offering the degree in the Mid­ Atlantic region that is not located in a major metropolitan area. Contents A Colonel of Excellence.............. In Performance at Carnegie Hall. On the Boardwalk.................... Artist in tire Air ....................... Encore...................................... 1 Chris Moses.............................. 1 Corbett gift............................... i Alumni News........................... ' Double Colonel....................... Cover nel Bob is there and the fans cheering. Photo by Robb Mai Story, Page 1. The Quarterly Dear Alumni and Friends: Our big news is right there at the top of this page — a new pharmacy7 program beginning next year. We knew you wouldn't want to wait to hear that, so we added it just before press time to this issue that is mainly devoted to performers — Colonel Bob Wachowski '89; Rob Olivia'86, who has just made his Carnegie Hall Debut; Judy Fitch '92, our second alumna in a row to represent Pennsylvania in the Miss America Pageant; Steve Poleskie '59, who combines visual and performance art using the sky as his medium, and Encore Music Camp. You'll also read about a most unusual property given to the University by Col. William Corbett and Frances Ratchford Corbett for use as an environmental studies and retreat center. And, as usual, we’ll bring you up to date about news from classmates. Keeping in touch is important to us — especially as we approach our 60th anniversary celebration beginning this fall. Sincerely, University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. President Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. Vice President for Development Thomas B. Hadzor Director of University Relations Craig Mark Davis Director of Alumni Anthony J. Shipula II '78 Editor Nedra W. Bloom Photography Curtis Salonick Associate Editor Stephanie Simmons Sports Information Director Tom McGuire '85 Editorial Assistants Annette Graziano, Renee Szafran, Jean Pall Christopher N. Breiseth President Colonel of Excellence By Marlene Mangan '93 oom goes the go-cart, racing round tire track, pulling a J dummy of a visiting team player. And up revs the enthusiasm in tire Wilkes stands. At the steering wheel is Colonel Bob. Homecoming and the thunder of hooves announces Colonel Bob on horseback, while students thunder back their approval. Or half-time at the Marts Center and onto center court rides Colonel Bob on an eight-foot unicycle to dunk the ball. Up comes the cheer from Wilkes students. The enthusiasm sticks right on throughout the game. Sure, the teams have been doing just great this vear. But the enthusiasm gets its direction from Colonel Bob. Colonel Bob Wachowski, 26, played the "Friendly Patriot" at his high school before he came to Wilkes as an undergraduate in �2 1987. When he reached Wilkes, he discovered that no one wanted the job as college mascot. He appealed to the cheerleading coach and won the job without an audition. With a theatre minor and nine productions under his belt, Wachowski recalls that "My time was divided between ■working on shows and per­ forming as mascot." Yet he completed a de­ gree in computer science in 19S9. joining the SONY Cor­ poration after graduation. After three years in the work force, however, Wachowski wanted some­ thing different. "I realized I wanted to teach junior high or high school." Back to Wilkes he came, and is now on the road to teacher certi­ fication in mathematics. "I could have gotten mv de­ gree anywhere but I knew Wilkes and liked the school," he explained. But when he came back, he was distressed to find student apathy high and fewer students attendingathleticevents. "When you see students taking study breaksand goingdown the hail to watch TV, I wish they would take a study break and walk over to Kirby Park or the gym to watch a game," he said. So he decided to bring hi-, the­ atre background back to the fore­ front. With a new uniform — sport­ ing a Revolutionary-style fhrtxhat instead of the T^>ijnd one he wore as an undergraduate Aachow-.ki polished uphisac > and led the charge toward stu­ dent enthusiasm at game >. Wilkes University Quarterly His act varies from sport to sport. At football games the Wilkes mascot would grab fans atten­ tion by riding his go-cart and lead­ ing the crowd in participation cheers. During basketball season -olonel Bob would perform ^eers during time-outs and ride hnUBi?CIe."Wher.Jdotheslam ^Mbaskefballfethrownfrom -c middle of the court. That act prgcfe,j two or three he commented. ' thXTut there -o/h mas'l'/ f'"''!c>3|l and basketball game-, tne most j. . M of a frowd , USt 1 b;iy<'"ifh,"he--,t;,t(,j ° Pdr,lc’Pafe is CB, freshmen do with that spirit d pends on what's going on a e. campus. The appearance of a mascot can make the game more enjoyable for the fans who attend — and get that spirit going. As school mascot, Colonel Bob looks for support from all levels at the University "The coaches and players have been extremely sup­ portive as well as President Breiseth and other members of tire administration." Ex­ amples of this support in­ clude everything from Jane Lampe-Groh, dean of stu­ dent affairs, getting the colo­ nel act back on track or Emory Guffrovich, dean of admissions, giving Wachowski a blown up pic­ ture of himself in a parade. The most satisfaction comes from crowd reaction, though. He recalls especially that night at the University of Scranton in 1989 when he rode his unicycle out to midcourt to dunk the bas­ ketball. The ball hit the rim and went straight up in the air while Scranton fans started to laugh. "When my unicycle fell, I caught hold of the rim and I grabbed the basketball out of the air and dunked it into the basket. The _________ ______crazy and Wilkes fans went °U ‘ immediately," he said. Colonel Bob believes thateven though many people on campus don't know his last name he is still leaving a legacy to Wilkes. "When I leave Wilkes Univei si ty, hopefully a student body will remain (hat knows how to 1 at games and they will enjoy do­ ing it without a leader." I I i In at Carnegie Hall ’ Hy Nedra Bloom Rob Olivia was at a mandatory meeting, checking the details ter a reception after his April 3 Carnegie I tail debut. As the planner asked-whether he preferred chocolate covered strawberries er Turkish apricots, he wanted to tear his hair and shout ‘ Who cares. I need to be home practicing. I'm going to play at Carnegie Hall, l or Olivia, it was still absolutely ama. ing that the performance of a lifetime was even on his schedule. So what can you learn by practicing just before the show ? �4 "I have lots of music to learn," Olivia said. He was working up a new Brahms trio to play with pianist, Mark Peloquin, and a former Tanglewood roommate who is now cellist with tire Bamberg Radio Symphony in Germany. And he was just beginning work on a new piece, "Au­ tumn," by Wilkes Professor Bruce Reiprich, written espe­ cially for Olivia's Carnegie Hall debut in the Weill Recital Hall. "His writing is superb," Olivia says of Reiprich. "From a purely mechanical standpoint, he understands the instrument and has taken the time to learn about the clarinet and the quality of the notes. It's a very powerful work that people will enjoy." In addition, he was hard at work on the difficult passages in the Grand Duo Concertant by Carl Maria von Weber and the Horovitz sonatina with its delightfully jazzy ending. "The same passages give me problems always. I practice the hard ones every day to keep them close to my fingers." The son of two Wilkes alumni, Eileen '59 and the late Robert R. Olivia '59, Rob de­ cided at age four to be a guitar­ ist. He cast that aside and tried trumpet, but found it confusing that the same fingering could produce more than one note. At last he settled on the clarinet — his father's instru­ ment. The elder Olivia was a student of Bill Gasbarro and an accomplished clarinetist who taught elementary school music in Plainfield, NJ, through Rob's Wilkes University Quarterly growing up days. "My dad didn't push me," Olivia said. "I wasn't a terribly successful practicer. Dad didn't come up and tell me my mistakes. But after three weeks, he laid down the law — either practice or don't do this. He preferred practice to making Iris father unhappy. ^tOh^ O 3o ^ebut But his father had died when he was 12 and he contin­ ued to play without lessons. By the time he reached Wilkes, "I had lots of bad habits," he said. Gasbarro helped correct them. Although Olivia does not regard himself as the best clarinetist in his class at Wilkes — he never played first clarinet, let alone first chair— he knows now that with his father's beginnings and the corrective work with Gasbarro and the jazz polishing with Bob Wilber, he has moved ahead. At Manhattan, he worked with another fine teacher, Leon Russianoff, who happened to be married to a fine psycholo­ gist. She immediately noted that he was dyslexic. That discovery, too, helped him understand himself and his learning style — why, for 5 Summer 1993 instance, he was such a terrible sight reader of music — again leading to vast improvement in Inis clarinet skills. He looks back at those who played better than he as an undergraduate. "Many of them don't play any more. People's priorities change. But I've always known this is what I'd do." Now, with student days behind him but performance much more in his mind, it's hard to find enough time to practice. After three tries, he won the Artists International Young Artists Competition for 1992. Though the honor carries with it recital possibilities and a Carnegie Hall debut, he still needs a full-time job to support himself. So he works days as orches­ tra librarian at the New England Conservatory of Music, and nights practicing for the next performance. Since his home is on the grounds of a nature conservancy, he can play at night without worrying about the neighbors — "unless the chipmunks complain. It's a nice, calm place to go back and center myself," he said. He had weathered dozens of orchestra auditions before the Artists International try. "The more I tried to win a place in an orchestra, the more I find myself standing in front." He isn't complaining. "I'd be very happy to have my career take me in the realm of recitals and concertos." But he'd prefer to be paid. At this stage, he uses his salary from the librarian job to pay his gas to performances and practice sessions with Peloquin, who lives in New York. "Hopefully, after Carnegie Hall, I'll get into a managed artist role — then I'd get paid to I the music department had no orchestra. When he arrived at the Manhattan School, he auditioned for the orchestra and was startled to capture first chair. The music was much the modem miniatures of Penderecki, the Horovitz sonatina with its jazzy ending and the Weber for its range of possibilities. "My dad was strictly a play." He met pianist Peloquin on an orientation tour as they were beginning their advanced studies at the Manhattan School of Music. After touring together for some time, Peloquin asked if Olivia had ever played the Messiaen Quartet for The End of Time. Olivia responded that he never had but wanted to, and a year later they performed together for the first time. A French prisoner in a German prison camp when he wrote the work, Messiaen was a Catholic mystical composer, Olivia said. The work carried extra impact for the quartet because three members were Catholic while the fourth and their coach were Jewish. It was the beginning of a great partnership between Olivia and Peloquin that has taken them to numerous recit­ als. Because they are confident in each other, they sometimes create special moments even during a concert, Olivia said. When they performed together at Wilkes in February, Peloquin surprised him with a slightly different interpretation in one of the Schumann Romanzen that opened the program — setting the tone for a performance that was extra special to performers as well as audience. During Olivia's Wilkes days, I try to put myself in the shoes of the people in the audience. At a symphony the average age of the audience is over 50. Young musicians have to work to bring people our age to the concerts. — Robert Olivia '86 tougher than the band music he had played at Wilkes, he said, and he remembers his knees shaking before the downbeat of every performance. From Manhattan he went on to a fellowship at Tanglewood, where he was principal clarinet­ ist when Seiji Ozawa conducted. "It was so exciting," Olivia said, although he was startled by the number of experienced per­ formers who found it old and boring. "The newness has kept my enthusiasm very fresh," he said. Setting his own program is still a delight, too. When he thinks about his own musical favorites, it's a list right off his concert program. The Schumann is an extremely late work, he said. "It's very ultimate, introverted, sometimes manic, but very tender." He enjoys playing it because it requires a certain level both of expression and of restraint. He loves the Poulenc Sonata, classical player," Olivia said, "but nobody grows up in Hazleton without learning to play polkas." So even as a boy, Olivia knew about lighter music. At Wilkes, he discov­ ered Benny Goodman and now includes some Goodman or Artie Shaw numbers in his repertoire. It's important to have a wide variety, Olivia said, be­ cause "people don't think of a clarinet as a recital instrument." "You have to have a com­ mitment to playing contempo­ rary music, but there's so much that people don't want to listen to, you have to be careful." That's why he asked Reiprich for a piece. He knows it will be good artistically but also some­ thing his audience can enjoy. "I try to put myself in the shoes of the people in the audience," Olivia said. "At a symphony the average age of the audience is over 50. Young musicians have to work to bring people our age to the concerts." �Summer 1993 7 ■ < ' « -i v ’•' < I & On the I .fef 7 V v 2 r. she remarks, "and I'm ready for since, "You can talk with and These experiences and a private one." not up to your professors." appearances give Fitch the Still, the whole Miss America "They were interested in me opportunity to do "so many experience was "worth it all." as a person, " she says. "They things." In her capacity as "The pagent was worth provided an example. They "ambassador for the state," every bit of blood, sweat and were approachable, and [as Fitch daily "interacts with a Miss Pennsylvania] that's what I tears," Fitch said, "and believe variety of people." me, I did them all!" want to be. I'm Judy Fitch — Variety, surely, stands as the Fitch garnered 510,000 in Miss Pennsylvania is just my catchword of Fitch's reign. She scholarship aid from her state position." "can speak on any topic from title which "helped to pay for After crowning her successor AIDS to motivation to selfin June, Fitch will get married in education." She proudly an­ esteem to veterans" and pos­ nounces that she has "no loans." September. She plans to start sesses "skills [that] are adapt­ "I'm free and clear to start looking for a job as soon as able." For both these qualities, payments on a mortgage." possible. "I already have some Fitch quickly and freely credits "I"ll be ready," Fitch stongly resumes out," she says. "I her Wilkes liberal arts educa­ remarks. "I've learned that life would like to work in TV news, tion. is competition, but it does not Within Wilkes's Communica­ be a corporate spokesperson, or have to be cutthroat — just do it do some on-camera work." tions Department, Fitch concen­ with grace and dignity." And Already, Fitch feels "real life trated in public relations and that's just the way Judy Fitch tapping me on the shoulder." broadcasting. She found the does everything. "I've had a very public life," small classes advantageous V (i f3 Boardwalk (a i he rare combination of force and form creates gems and champions — Judy Fitch is both. She is also a spokesperson, an entertainer, an ambassador, and an activist. Fitch does more than say, "I can do a lot of things" — she proves it. Without a doubt, the 1992 communications alumna wears many hats well, especially the rhinestone tiara which crowned her Miss Pennsylvania. gy • J • LJ ‘ 1 • mo lT.dO-1 ItOjnOWSKl tt Immediately after winning her title, Fitch progressed through a heavy appearance schedule" in which "most of the events are charity-oriented." She appeared at a golf tournament benefiting the Ronald McDonald House and opened a Beach Boys' concert a'ding the Beating the Odds Foundation. And she worked for many of the Miss America sponsors like JC Penney. k I' ?. 5 Id ____________ i___ __ __ __ - - —■ Judy Fitch '92 with Miss Pennsylvania 1991, Linda O'Boyle '91. Judy Fitch '92 begins her reign as Miss Pennsylvania 1992. �8 Wilkes University Quarterly Artist in the air: Steve Poleskie Stephen Poleskie is without doubt Wilkes University's most important artist graduate with a degree in commerce and fi­ nance. The choice of major was not his own. His father hoped he would join him in the insurance business. And it stymied his art career at Wilkes. "They thought I was just a dilettante looking for easy credits," he said. Against all expectations, however, that business degree got his foot in the door of the art world and the experience of not being taken seriously in the field of his heart's delight, has given him an important per­ spective for dealing with stu­ dents at Cornell University, where he is a professor of art Poleskie's insurance career lasted about a month, he re­ called. Then he tried commer­ cial art with American Party Favor in Pittston, did freelance work, taught high school, tried Mexico and California then decided, "If you're going to be an artist, you go where the artists go," and went to New York. He took a studio in a build­ ing where artist Alfred Jensen also worked. Jensen was prepar- ing a show for the Guggenheim and lamenting that he didn't know how to make a silk screen print. Poleskie, who had learned the technique in his travels, volunteered to help. "There was a tremendous interest in silk screening in the early 1960s because of the flat bright colors," he said. "Sud­ denly my shop became very popular." He worked for Andy Warhol, William DeKooning and Robert Rauschenberg. "I was becoming an entrepreneur, able to rent my own huge studio — but it was not what I wanted to do. I never had in mind being the impresario of silk screening." His expertise in the field helped him land the job at Cornell, however, and he has been teaching there 23 years. Now an artist first and a teacher second, Poleskie hasn't forgotten his own troubles in college, although he admits now that perhaps "I was a little arrogant." "Whenever there's a student who is out of step, the faculty sends him to me." They recog­ nize Poleskie as the one who will really listen. "I hope to find the student who doesn't just want to make things for people to hang on the walls so they can make a liv­ ing," he said. Summer 1993 By Debra E. Blum Chronicle of Higher Education Stephen Poleskie has what he calls the airplane pilot's Ph.D.—an airtransport pilot's license. Although a more basic license would be more sufficient for the one-seater aerobatic biplane he owns, Mr. Poleskie says having the air-transport license proves he's not just a "professor dil­ ettante pushing around in the sky." Indeed, the trophies he has won at aerobatic competitions attest to that. He is a professor, however — a professor of art at Cornell University. A long list of exhibitions of his flight-inspired work proves that he is an accomplished artist. He is rep­ resented in the permanent collections ofalmost40 galleries,including New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and London's Tate Gallery, and he has been a visiting artist at more than 15 colleges and universities. He has taught at Cornell since 1969. "I am an artist that does part of his work in the sky," says Mr. Poleskie, who cringes at the thought of being called a skywriter. "I am also a professor who teaches students about art." Mr. Poleskie's art is what he calls, "aerial theater." Its essence, he says, is the move­ ment ofhis plane through space and the fleeting beauty of the smoke that trails behind. He says he hopes Iris audiences Poleskie with his painted bi-plane. appreciate not just the wispy designs he creates with the smoke but also the creativity of his dips, rolls, dives, and spins. " Like a dancer, the important part of my flights is the movement," he says. "The smoke just helps the people track the activity that is hap­ pening 7,000 feet in the air." Other artists design flight patterns for aerobatic planes, Mr. Poleskie says. But he doesn't know of any other art­ ists who are also stunt pilots. Although the sky is Mr. Poleskie's canvas during his flight, he also creates —on paper— draw­ ings and collages that depict the movement and sound of each perfor­ mance. A typical piece might be a round photocopied picture of the fly­ ing site with a chalk sketch of his flight pattern atop it. The picture may have pieces of maps and pic­ tures of the airplane pasted to it, and arrows, circles, and lines drawn with colored pencils to illustrate air cur- 9 rents and the plane's maneuvers. It may also be sprinkled with hand­ written words or phrases that inter­ est the artist or imitate the sounds of his flight. Like his pictures, Mr. Poleskie's conversation is peppered with illus­ trative description of his flights. The "Roars," "Zings," and "Varooms" of his drawings come alive when he describes an aerobatic trick called the "hammerhead." "The plane goes straight up, rrrrrrrrr, then when it runs out of forward motion when gravity starts to drag, you hit the rudder and shhhhhuuuum, the motor rotates the earth, he says." When Mr. Poleskie is on earth, he teaches courses on contemporary issues in art, graphic design, and silk screening. He says that being a practicing performance artist helps him relate to his students and keep in touch with new trends in the art world. Reprinted with permission from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 17,1990 �10 Wilkes University Quarterly Summer 1993 Encore! Michael Correa loves the mu­ sic program in his high school at Binghamton, New York. But he loves Encore more. When he comes to Encore, it's like leaving all the weaker mem­ bers of the band behind and re­ placing them with ranks of more serious musicians. "Everybody here has a lot of pride," added Young Suh of Potomac, Maryland. "There's nobody here who just wants to get out of study hall," added Sara Marcus from Gaithersburg, Maryland. "Everybody here has the same mind as you," added Paul Bhasin of Westfield, New Jersey. And there's a concert every two weeks instead of every two months, added Young. The choral group is much harder — and much more fun, chimed in Sara. "You can be the best where you come from, but here it's a challenge," added Amy Beardsworth, from Shavertown, Pennsylvania. A trumpeter, Paul was ner­ vous about attending the sum­ mer music camp because it en­ tailed auditions. But Joe Wiendl, a friend of his parents' from Westfield, was certain he would like it — even brought him to campus to see the camp. Now he's very comfortable not only with the camp but even with au­ ditions.. "It's good competition," Bhasin said. "It's a real profes­ sional atmosphere." "It's good competition be­ cause it's with yourself," Sara ex- plained. "Not that I want to be better than you are but that I want to be the best I can be." At home, Sara's high school schedule forced her to choose be­ tween choir and band. At Encore, she can do both. "I'm just really grateful for that," she said. "I hadn't realized how much I missed the flute." And Alison Bray of Kingston came for the dance. She has danced for years and was de­ lighted to have the option of sum­ mer camp in dance close to home, For ail six high school students and nearly 200 more, Encore Music Camp at Wilkes is a summer tradition. Each summer several hundred high school music students com­ —along with some younger compatriots — — descend on the Wilkes patriots cam] campus for two to six week camps — never more than 200 at a time. nac, Using the Wilkes music facilities the students participate in a wide range of musical activity. Everyone sings in the Encore Chorus. Then they go their separate ways — to theory classes, private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, They may take a class in diction, acting, solfeggio, improvisation, music history or dozens of others. They may rehearse for the symphony orchestra, the wind en­ semble, the Encore Chorus, jazz singers, concert orchestra, concert band, men's chorus, jazz band, musical theatre, chamber orches­ tra, chamber singers, women's chorus or lab jazz ensemble. Dancers begin their day with ballet and spend most of the day in dances classes and rehearsal. But even the dancers take time out of the day for Encore Chorus, Actors and actresses, too, Encore photos by David Evans 1 spend the bulk of their day study­ ing acting and rehearsing for major productions, but take time out for Chorus each morning. "While many public schools have cut or are considering re­ ductions in their arts programs, everyone at Encore unabashedly asserts that tire arts do make a difference," say directors Nancy Sanderson Campbell and Jerome Campbell. "Campers are guided to an appreciation of culture and an enlarged, more generous perspec­ tive; and they come to these not through indoctrination butby the creative and successful activity they see around them and partici­ pate in. Depth of character is the result, accompanied by the trans­ formation of young lives that oc­ cur as campers demonstrate their ability and the discipline it takes to perform on stage." In addition to their own per­ formances, Encore campers learn by attending performances in the guest artist series. Campers do more than sit in the audience — they have the chance to meet the performers and ask questions. "Campers see the human ele­ ment of these musicians so they can picture themselves as profes­ sionals, and they discover that even great performers still have things to learn and problems to conquer," the Campbells said. Encore campers come because they love music. "Being involved in music lets you see beauty in things," said Sara. "It's cheesy but true." And Amy, who has played since the third grade, said that Encore really gave her an outlet for her music. "You do music every minute of the day at Encore—even walk­ ing down the halls you're hum­ ming something." Monica Ransom of Farmington, CT �c Encore Success Story Chris Moses sings for the stars! From his first days in the el­ ementary school chorus, Christo­ pher Moses knew he loved to sing. But the other kids were drop­ ping away from it. It wasn't cool and he, too, came close to leaving music by the wayside. By Nedra Bloom Along came his first Wilkes connection in the person of Jim Ruck '78. Ruck came to teach seventh and eighth grade music in Chris's hometown of Northvale, New Jersey, just as Chris arrived in middle school. "Jim brought everybody back to music," Moses said. "He made it lots of fun." He encouraged the students to try solos and en­ sembles, to sing music that was important artistically and fun to perform, too — and he gave all the singers more chance to per­ form. "I really enjoyed singing and realized that I could do it pretty well," Moses said. Because of Ruck's interven­ tion — and with a good dose of assistance from Wilkes's Encore Music Camp — Moses has grabbed a career that's carrying him to the stars. Ruck wasn't alone in noticing and encouraging Moses' talent. His parents, Pete and Dolores Moses, jumped on thebandwagon and so did Encore, when he first came after his freshman year of highschool. Ruck, who summers as PR man for the Wilkes music camp, had encouraged Moses to join up. Encore's heavy emphasis on performance hooked Moses. He loved the feeling of performing and he basked in the glow when the audience enjoyed his work. After two summers at Encore, Iris confidence was bolstered and his style polished. He was able to garner a summer job, singing pro­ fessionally in an upscale restau­ rant near his home. The only problem with it, Moses noted, was that it prevented him from spend­ ing a third summer at Encore. After singing 45 songs a night — two and a half hours' worth — he has built his repertoire to more than 100 songs. Because of the mellow character of the restau­ rant, where Ruck is his accompa­ nist, Moses has specialized in songs of the 30s, 40s and 50s. "It fits the style of my voice," added Moses, who dresses the part, too. Clean-cut and preppy, his dark hair short, his eyes in­ tent, he sings of love and makes his audience hope he is singing to them. After hearing Michael Feinstein in performance, Moses sent word backstage that he would like advice about begin­ ning his own career. Much to his surprise, Feinstein invited him backstage and said he would like to hear him sing next time he came to New York. That turned June of 1992 into an incredible month for Moses. He sang for Feinstein at the Algonquin in New York, then sped across town to another en­ gagement that was a direct result of his Encore experience. A few days earlier, Nancy Summer 1993 Sanderson Campbell, one of Encore's co-directors, had re­ ceived a phone call from Star Search scouts, asking for names of campers who might make the grade for the televised talent show. Campbell suggested Moses and the audition staff began ar­ rangements to hear him sing. When Moses and Ruck heard where Star Search had its New York headquarters — the Madi­ son ~ Equity Building in Manhattan — they were delighted. Becailuse Chris had performed there before. His dad is associate ex­ ecutive director of the Children's Aid Society of New York, which erects a lofty Christmas tree and gathers gifts for children in need each year—right in the atrium of the Madison Equity Building. That had brought Chris and Ruck out at Christmas time to sing car­ ols for the crowds. So right after singing for Feinstein ("Thank heaven I didn't sing dreadfully!"), Chris and Ruck went back to the Third Avenue atrium to show Star Search talent scouts that Chris could sing, he could sing well, and he could sing in front of a crowd — even one that had not come to hear him. It won for him. Dozens of people in WilkesBarre helped him prepare for the TV appearance — Al Groh who created Chris's resume and lyric sheets; Encore staff who helped as sound technicians to make re­ cordings required before tire tap­ ing; Myron Leet who made the First Presbyterian Church avail- 13 able for practice and recording. Early in September, Moses took time off from high school to ______________ _________ travel to Florida„to perform on Star Search. He won the opening round, but lost out in the second, missing the chance at $100,000. "It was a great experience, anyway," he said. In the meantime, he has per­ formed with Feinstein in October in the State Theatre in New Brunswick. Feinstein introduced him as a promising young talent, reminding his audience that all young artists need a hand — that Feinstein himself got a boost from Liza Minnelli and Ira Gershwin. Honoring that artist's debt, Feinstein accompanied Chris in a performance of "All the Things You Are" by Jerome Kern. The audience loved it! More performances with Feinstein are on the books. Not just a singer, Moses also wrestles for his high school — pinning down a perfect season as a sophomore and a practically perfect one in Iris junior year, de­ spite his blossoming singing career.Andhe'sthefirstunderclassman ever to captain the team. He plays soccer, too, and car­ ries an impressive academic load — honors physics, Spanish IV honors, mathematical analysis, English and history, in addition to chorus and gym. He expects he ■will be a scientist, probably a physician, maybe a biology teacher. But you know there'll always be a song in his heart — and an Encore, too. Encore! �Summer 1993 Corbetts give home, land for environmental & retreat center Col. William Corbett talked about his property at a Wilkes Alumni Breakfast on April 14, 1993. Following are excerpts from that talk. I have chosen to explain this project between ourselves, the Corbetts, and Wilkes University by telling a story I call "The History of Seven Farms." It is a very personal story which, forgive me, must be told in the first person. In about the year 1840, my great-grandfather left his home in a little green village named Corbettsville, just across our northern boundary with New York. As he headed south, he took with him his bride and her dowry of $3,000 in gold. When they reached what is now Arlington, Virginia, they brought 278 acres of farmland from the heirs of Lord Fairfax. The price was eleven dollars an acre, cash. The dowry, supposedly, covered ail but $58 of the cost. But less than two generations la ter the farm wasgone, except for ten acres my grandfather was given as an inducement to move his medical practice back home to Arlington. Yes, the farm was gone — and so was the money! It was on my grandfather s farmette — these remaining ten acres — that I spent half my childhood formative years, learning to love the land and country living. If your time weren't batteries by farming these acres and so precious, I'd like to tell you more tending the fruit trees. about such childhood pleasures as Not long after Frances inherited inhaling the aromas of the old this property, we decided it was fool­ smokehouse or climbing a tree to ish to own a farm and not live on it. pick the perfect peach, one that peeled We sold out in Virginia, moved to like a banana, was juicier than an West Nanticoke, put our belongings orange, and tasted like Heaven! into temporary storage, and set up Another generation and this farm, our drawing table. number two in this story, was also As the first principle of home gone — and so again was the money. design, Frances and I believe the Meanwhile, a child named Frances home should express and not domi­ Ratchford lived with her family in an­ nate the personalities of its owners. other little green village ■— West Unfortunately, in our hypermobile Nanticoke, Pennsylvania. There her society, we do not often have the father, also a land lover, boughtpieces luxury of such choice: the typical colof land behind their home so that he lege freshman will work for three could sit on his back porch and enjoy different employers during his ca­ ' thebeauty ofwhathe called "my moun­ reer. His family of 2.78 members are tain." As much for avocation as voca­ more likely to spend much of their lives in a succession of rented onetion, he and his brother raised fruits and vegetables on a shelf overlooking size-fits all homes than in one built for them. tire nearby Susquehanna, which since So, we gathered the old enve­ has been developed into Tilbury Ter­ lopes and scraps of paper upon which race. The two brothers, being Irish, had a falling out; and there went farm we had scribbled ideas on home de­ number three. But back at Frances' home an artesian spring on the mountain cascaded clear water down to the house, the air was clear, the fruit trees were fruitful, and the Susquehanna reminded one ofCaptainJohnSmith'sclaim that you could walk across the river on tire backs of the fish. This was also at the time that Frank Martz had a jit­ ney line that ended at the foot of Harry Ratchford's driveway. While making lais home in the village of West Nanticoke, Frances' father was assembling, piece-by piece, four adjoining parcels of land that earlier in our na­ tional history had been indi­ vidual forty acre and a mule homesteads. In the days be­ fore therapy was a household word, he would recharge his Tending plants flint gram 15 sign. At first, the results were an incoherent mess. Butwhen they were organized in accordance with the fol­ lowing principles, they began to make sense: ________ The house________ would be___ built by local artisans out of locally available materials. It would place limited demands upon external sources of energy. It would require minimal main­ tenance, inside and out. It would make only a small footprint on the land. It would be habitable by the aged and the decrepit, who could not navi­ gate steps and stairs. In addition to such overall design considerations, we added a list of "druthers." For example, we wanted: — A guest wing which would provide complete accommodations for visiting friends and relatives. — Bath facilities for the owners that included such amenities as a bidet and hot tub. ■— An interior exercise heated pool. — A laundry room. — Ample pantn- space for the owners, who raise and presene much of their own food. — A three-bay garage, with a grease pit in one bay. Within the structure con­ forming to the general de­ sign criteria and providing the "druthers," we exercised such peculiarities of personal taste as tire following: — Small rooms, contrary to the current popularity of wide-open spaces. -— High ceilings, to prevent occupants from feeling hemmed in bv the small rooms (and, since we decided to "go underground,” to keep us from feeling pushed down bv the earth above us.) We soon realized that an un­ derground structure using �16 solar heating could best meet our design criteria — if we could depend upon the sun to provide enough heat, here in the Northeast, and if we could find local talent to do the construc­ tion. The first problem, heating, we solved by designing a two stage sys­ tem whereby' the sun heated a con­ crete shell, within which we built a house by conventional methods. The sun maintained a temperature be­ tween about 55 and 85 degrees yearround — roughly that of Southern Florida —- within the shell and a wood- burning cookstove provided whatever supplemental heat might be needed. As you can imagine, the story' of how the house got built could take a long time in telling. But instead, I'll describe the results: The house is tucked into the south face of a hill, where its nearly' 600 square feet of thermopane windows bring light and heat into the shell, constructed of about 400 cubic y'ards of reinforced concrete. Styrofoam insulation outside the shell causes it to store the sun's heat and keep the temperature in the shell within the design limits. The house within the shell cov­ ers about 5,500 square feet, all on one floor, except for the above-ground entrance which leads to a circular stairway down to the lobby below. The garage, pantry', utility' room, and closets consume about2,000 feet of the total, with the remaining ap- Summer 1993 Wilkes University Quarterly proximately 3,500 feet of "living space," that part of the structure within which people work, eat, recre­ ate, and sleep, being divided into rooms clustered to minimize traffic as people conduct their daily activities. Use of oiled, unpainted wood for floors, doors, trim and wainscoting minimizes the interior maintenance. What little exterior is not occupied by doors or sheltered by the earth is covered with rough-sawn planks, which need only to be stained every 10 years or so. Being sealed from the elements, the house needs a way to inhale fresh air. A tube going down 16 feet below ground and leading to an intake 100 feet downhill provides the source. Oh, yes. I forgot that one of the design constraints was that I control myr passion for gadgets. A small fan that boosts the flow through the tube and a small pump that circulates the water from the cookstove to preheat the domestic hot water supply and to heat the swimming pool are the only examples of gadgetry that were al­ lowed. Otherwise, the seasonal changes in the Earth's position rela­ tive to the sun automatically regulate the climate inside the house. As you see, I could go on ad infinitum on the design and construc­ tion of the house, but I have one more point to cover this morning: its future. Some time in 1989 we were hav­ ing supper with a friend and mem­ ber of the Wilkes faculty. We were celebrating the seventh anniversary ____ New Scholarships at Wilkes_____ i Dolores E. & Francis Sangiuliano Scholarship Given by Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski George F. & Ruth M. Swartwood Scholarship Established by Priscilla Swartwood Drake '52 Pennsylvania's Last Frontiersman Scholarship Created by Dr. Wilbur F. Hayes It's easy to establish a scholarship. For details, call: Thomas B. Hadzor, Vice President for Development—800-WILKES U i of our moving in. The question came up, I don't remember how, of our plans for the future of the property. We would have liked some younger member(s) of the family to take over when we were gone, but their roots and interests were elsewhere. We could leave the property to be sold. Since the "highest and best" use of the property' has been determined by appraisers to be to subdivide, gone would be the four farms Harry Ratchford painstakingly assembled. Gone also would be the wildlife and the fresh air and the rural tranquility. We had many times discussed the possibilities for the use of our property' after our death. Fortunately, our children were educated, grown, settled, well and happy. Our young­ est grandchild is a college senior. To leave the family the task of disposing of our home would be a "cop out"— an admission they would make bet­ ter decisions than we would. The decision we adopted was to will it to an educational institution, with the proviso that the property be used only in helping the institution teach courses related to environmen­ tal understanding and appreciation. Happily, we found such a partner in Wilkes University, whose educa­ tional objectives and our interests are compatible. In the last three and a half years we have accordingly de­ veloped an agreement with Wilkes, whereby Wilkes will own our prop­ erty upon our death, so long as it is used for the educational purposes described in the agreement. And while we, Frances and I, are alive and in residence, Wilkes is be­ ing encouraged to use the property as set forth in the agreement. The first three of the farms in my story now grow asphalt and con­ crete. Any young people growing up in such environs may never have enjoyed a glass of pure water, seen a deer, or climbed a tree. We hope these last four farms will help Wilkes to encourage young people to under­ stand and to be kind to what is left of their environment. 17 Wilkes Tomorrow donors The Wilkes President's Report inadvertantly omitted the names of these donors who so generously supported the Wilkes Tomorrow Campaign. We apologize and recognize them here. Mr. Theodore J. Engel Mr. Howard E. Ennis, Jr. '55 Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Epstein Mr. William W. Everett, Jr. '64 Dr. Michael M. Ferraro 78 Mr. James F. Ferris '56 Ms. Josephine C. Fiascki Mrs. Joan Zaleski Ford 75 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce G. Freeman Ms. Ann J. Fretty Mr. Richard A. Fuller Trustees Circle Ms. Cheryl Petyak Gibson 71, '89 Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Fierverker '49, '46 Dr. Eugene J. Gillespie '35 Mr. Kenneth M. Gordon 70 Mrs. Priscilla L. Goss President's Circle Mr. Erwin F. Guetig '63 Ms. Jane K. Lampe-Groh Dr. Stanley S. Gutin Mr. David E. Hadley '82 Wilkes Circle Ms. Antoinette H. Halas Ms. Carol ReynarHall '52 Mr. Alfred Groh '41 Mr. Glenn E. Hauze '62 Mr. William R. Miller '81 Mr. Michael A. Heller 78 Mrs. Sharon G. Telban '69, 79 Dr. Levere C. Hostler Dr. Walter S. Hrynkiw '67 Farley Circle Mrs. Mary Ellen Dwyer-Jolley 76 Mr. John W. Adonizio 78 Ms. Margaret F. Jones Mrs. Edna S. Andrews '50 Dr. Mary A. Kaiser 70 Dr. Ahmad Armand Ms. Jane A. Kanyock '85,'87 Dr. Philip E. Auron 74 Dr. Walter Karpinich Dr. Thomas J. Baldino Dr. Thomas J. Kaschak 75 Mr. Robert Ballentine Mr. Bert Katz 78 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Balutis '85 Joseph C. Kelly, Esq. '42 Mr. Joseph J. Barberio Ms. Dolores J. Kivler Mr. Anthony J. Bartoletti '48 Kiwanis Club of Wilkes-Barre Mrs. Sara Wolfe Bell Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Klem, Jr. '68, 70 Mr. James P. Berg Dr. Kenneth M. Klemow Mr. Ralph Blodgett Dr. Ann M. Kolanowski Mr. and Mrs. James T. Kozemchak '68, '69 Ms. Jean M. Bohinski Dr. Robert W. Bohlander Ms. Jean M. Kryeski Dr. Donald Brand Mrs. Florence C. Lauth Mr. William V. Leandri '69, 76 Mr. and Mrs. William G. Brenton Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lidz '50 Ms. Gail A. Brodie Mr. and Mrs. John P. Litz 72, '68,72 Mr. J. Archbald Brooks Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Mackall 72 Mr. Steven M. Brunn 71 Ms. AdeleneC. Malatesta Dr. Richard D. Bush '53 Mr. Michael F. Malkemes Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Byrne 72 Dr. Walter E. Margie '47 Ms. Marie J. Carver Dr. and Mrs. James G. Marks, Jr. '67,'66 Dr. Leona L. Castor Ms. Karen A. Mason '85 Mr. Mark W. Chamberlain 74 Master Chemical Products Ms. Samira T. Chamoun Mr. Benjamin J. Matteo '61 Mr. and Mrs. John J. Chwalek '61 Dr. Roger L. Maxwell Class of 1987 Mrs. Sharon E. McCormack '69 Class of 1988 Mr. Joseph P. McDonough Ms. Irene G. Cocco Ms. Wanda W. McDonough Ms. EleanorS. Cook Mr. Thomas R. McGuire '85 Ms. Margaret S. Corbett Mr. Gerald A. McHale, Jr. '67 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cordy Mr. and Mrs. David L Davies, Jr. 76,'82,'77 Ms. C. Nadia Katsarou Meliniotis 75 Ms. Marv Ann T. Merrigan Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Davis Dr. James L. Merryman +Dr. and Mrs. George B. Davis Ms. Regina M. Mesdiini_ Dr. William J. Davis '61 Ms. Gay Foster Meyers 76 Mr. FredricM. DeCinti 79 Dr. John F. Meyers Mr. Louis P. DeFalco '56 Mr. John J. Miller '62 Mr. Joseph DeMelfi Ms. Deborah Taylor Minker ’84 Mr. George P. Edmonds Mrs. Nettie Mosca Mr. James P. Edwards '80 Mr. Edward M. Moyer 73, 92 IJr. Jane M. Elmes-Crahall Mrs. Meg Murgallis Mrs. Susan Findon Nelson 74 Mr. Barry'J. Niziolek 78 Northeastern Pennsylvania Building & Construction Trades Co. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Toole Mrs. Jean Gordon Otto 71 Mrs. Joan T. Pappas Mrs. Ann Marie Parry Dr. Cynthia M. Patterson 78 Peat Marwick Main & Co. Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Pidcock Dr. JohnS. Phillips Mr. Edward J. Podehl '68 Ms. Lynn Rae Poris Ms. Dorothy' J. Price '85, '86 Ms. Shirley J. Ray' '57 Mr. George I. Rifendifer '43 Mrs. Gail S. Rikoskie Ms. Joy B. Rinehimer Ms. Sherry' E. Rodin 75, '85 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosenn Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Rosenthal Mr. Richard C. Roshong '67 Mrs. Ann Pendergast Roslund 75 Ms. Theresa M. Rudolph Mr. and Mrs. William D. Sabatella Mr. Robert J. Sacco '59 Mr. Russell Samilo 79 Dr. Mary Ann Saueraker 75 Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Schonfeld '68, '69 Ms. Kathy L. Scott Ms. Heidi M. Selecky John and Catherine Shafer '82 Mrs. Joyce A. Shaffer Mrs. Jane Lavaty Shelton '65 Mr. Ronald R. Slusser Dr. David A. Sorber Dr. and Mrs. Richard E. Sours Mr. and Mrs. Samuel K. Spiker Dr. and Mrs. Gustav J. Stangline Mrs. Donald C. Starr Dr. Michael A. Steele Mr. Robert J. Stefanko '67 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Thomas Mrs. Betty L. Thome Ms. Margaret Bendock Towers '38 John A. turner, Ph.D ’61 Marie Umphred Estate Valley Vending Dr. Bethany A. Venit 70 Mr. Steven Wasserstrom ’69 Ms. Mary' L. Watkins Mrs. Margaret Vojtko Webster '86 Ms. Jeanne Martorelli Wideman '69 Mrs. Judith A. Wienckoski Mr. and Mrs. Russell B. Wight. Jr. Wilkes Polish Room Committee Mr. and Mrs. Barry H. Williams 74, '75 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Winebrake '64, '62 Mr. Raymond G. Woods Mrs. Maureen A. Wright Mrs. Frances Jasiulewicz Youngblood 70 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Zack Mr. and Mrs. SamZarembo Dr. Daniel Zeroka 't>3 Mrs. Bridgette W. Zielinski �IS Wilkes University Quarterly 1950 Alumni News Martin D. Popky was presented the 1993 United Hebrew Institute Shofar Award for his dedication to the Insti­ tute over the years. Flyboys wing in — 1962 At the height of World War II, units of 50 men in the College Training Detachment w'ere sent to Bucknell University' Junior College to begin their training as Air Corps pilots. Marking \ the 50th anniversary of that k j| training, a host of former cadets returned to campus this spring. Their three-day visit included tours of campus, historic sites around the Wyoming Valley and the Forty Fort Airport, W'here most of them took their first flight training. Leaders of the event vow' they'll be back next year and in 1996. Shown above are the group's executive committee: Lou Holz, chairman, of Wayne, PA; Bill Plate of West Grove, PA; Joseph Radowsky of Annapolis, Maryland; James Lynch of Bloomfield, New' Jersey; Daniel Tabas of Haverford, PA; John Hicks of Southampton, New Jersey and John Homer of Paramus, New' Jersey. August 7 Red Barons Game, Lackawanna County Stadium August 8 Family Day at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom October 1-3 Homecoming Golden Colonels Reunion, See Page 19 Friday: Golf Tournament, day Alumni Association Annual Meeting, evening Saturday: Return to the Hill Party, fieldhouse, 11 a.m. English majors reunion, See Page 19 Sunday: Comedian George Carlin, Marts Center October 28 Colorado Alumni Event — Denver, Colorado May 13-15,1994 Reunion Honored Classes: 1939,1944,1949,1954,1959,1964,1969,1974 The Rev. Canon Gary J. DeHope has been elected second vice-president of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the accredit­ ing agency for most Eastern U.S. edu­ cational institutions. His election means that he will be the organization's president in 1994-95. De Hope, who is director and head­ master of the Episcopal Cathedral School in San Juan, Puerto Rico,is the first person chosen to Middle States leadership from outside the contigu­ ous states. 1968 Myrna Brodbeck Schaeffer recently published a book Prewriting to Pub­ lishing. The book will be used to teach high school students throughout the country. A teacher at Wilkes-Barre's Meyers High School, Myrna resides in Pittston. Michael J. Worth, vice president for development at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., has recently published a book entitled Educational Fund Raising: Principles and Practice, sponsored by the Coun­ cil for Advancement and Support of Education. Share your news with classmates by dropping a note to the Alumni Office or the Quarterly editor, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Alumni gather in Jacksonville, Florida-----At a March gathering in Jacksonville, Wilkes leaders enjoyed an evening with alumni and relatives. Shown here are, from left, Vice President for Development Thomas B. Hadzor, his mother Maxine Hadzor; Charlie Knapp '51, his wife, Mary Ellen Knapp, and Alumni Director Anthony Shipula II '78. Other alumni attending events in Winter Park, Clearwater, Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale included: Bob '74 and Jesse Adams, Richard '91 and Pat McCIeve, James and Marie Honcharik '61 Basta, Roger'66 and Sheila Rolfe, Mark '80 and Lisa Justick, Joe '65 and Maria DeMarco, Joe '52 and Janice Reynolds, Bruce Warshal '58, Carl Sosnowski '86 and Ronald D. Sampiero'69. Special thanks to the Adamses and Rolfes for hosting our Winter Park and Clearwater events at their homes. 1970 1972 Robert J. Conologue has been named group vice president and controller at Avon Products, Inc., New York, NY. Robert resides in Darien, CT. Patricia Hodakowski Hinchey,Ed.D was appointed editor of the Eastern Educational Research Association newsletter. Patricia is assistant pro­ fessor of education at Penn State Worthington Campus. Dan Kopen, M.D., has founded Padakami Press in Forty Fort, PA, publishing books for children. Dr. Kopen resides in Kingston. Wilhelmina Quinn Hooper earned her Ph.D. in psychology from United States International University in San Diego, California. Ron Rittenmeyer was promoted to vice president of Frito-Lay Inc., a subsidiary of PepsiCo of Dallas, Texas. Ron and his wife, Hedi, and their two children, Christopher, 13, and Ashley, 7, reside in Plano, TX. Representing Wilkes at Presidential Inaugurations George F. Ralston, Harrisburg Area Communiiity College, Harrisburg, PA, Dec. 13,1992 �20 Wilkes University Quarterly 1973 Marilyn Goodsir Crispell '73 and her husband, Stephen, announce the birth of a daughter, Ashleigh Skylar, on Oct. 24,1992. Marilyn is a market­ ing instructor at the Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational-Technical School. They also have a daughter, Tiffany, and a son, Keith. Robert P. Matley, G '81, has been promoted to executive vice president of Hanover Bank. He will continue to be the bank's senior lending officer. He and his family live in Dallas, PA. 1974 Tamara Hrynko has just published her first juvenile novel, It's Not Alexander's Fault, about a child who must give up her dogbecause her sis­ ter is allergic to it. The book is pub­ lished by University Editions, Hun­ tington, West Virginia. Tamara lives in Middleburg, VA. Her photo was taken by Theresa Gayza '74 of Centreville, VA. Janet Condon Diefenbacherand her husband, Brad, announce the birth of a daughter, Jaclyn Dawn, on Jan. 12, 1993. Jaclyn has a big sister, Kristin, who is 3. Robert G. Lehman and his wife, Melanie, announce the birdi of a daughter, Bethany Ellen, on March 3, 1993. They have two other children, Paul, 9, and Miranda, 6. Lehman, a principal engineer in avionics sys­ tems with Honeywell Commercial Flight Systems Group in Phoeniz, Ari­ zona, was recently honored with the company's Technical Achievement Award. The award cites him "for lead­ ing the definition and generation of key industry and governmental specifications and documents for SATCOM through active coordina­ tion with agencies and suppliers. Fewer than 1 per cent of Honeywell engineers are honored each year. 1976 Kathleen A. O'Malley was selected as president-elect of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Associa­ tion. Kathleen is an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle Dis­ trict of Florida. 1977 Dennis Moore, a certified public ac­ countant, was named a partner of Parente, Randolph, Carey & Associates in Wilkes-Barre. Dennis lives in Hazleton. Victoria Moss Gallagher was a mem­ ber of the 1993 Leadership WilkesBarre Class. Victoria is manager of operations for the Greater WilkesBarre Chamber of Commerce. 1975 George Kaszuba was promoted to the rank of major in the United States Air Force. He is presently stationed at the Pentagon. Donald A. Cusick and his wife, Debra, announce the birth of their first child, Donald William, Decem­ ber 29,1992. Don received his MBA from Pace University in 1982 and is self-employed.TheyresideinWayne, New Jersey. - QP7Q -19/8 John O. Lychos was promoted to vice president and region controller for Waste Management of North America, Inc., based in Oak Brook, Summer 1993 Illinois. He and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Detroit, Michigan. Anthony J. Shipula II was a member of the 1993 Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class. Tony is the director of alumni at Wilkes University. Rhea Simms was elected chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Cham­ ber of Commerce. She is president of Lewi th & Freeman Real Estate Inc, in Wilkes-Barre. Rhea and her husband, Ronald '60, reside with their three daughters in Kingston. 1979 Mark DeFalco was promoted to ma­ jor in the United States Air Force in 1991 and is now serving in Turkey as chief of aircraft maintenance with the 628 ALSS. His wife, Joan Mancini '80, is with him, along with their children, James, Erica and Markie. Robert M. Pitcavage was hired to serve as a local government liaison in problems relating to the Department of Environmental Resources. Robert and his wife and son live in Tunkhanock. 1981 Thomas J. Jastrem has been pro­ moted to vice president and division manager of Fidelity Bank of Phila­ delphia. He will lead the bank's com­ munity business banking in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Jastrem and his wife, the former Suzanne Ulitchney '83, have two sons, Tho­ mas Joseph Jr. and Andrew William. Barbara T. Midura was promoted to manager at Parente, Randolph, Or­ lando, Carey & Associates in Scranton. Susan E. Schwab has accepted an as­ sociate position with tire law firm of Rhoads & Sinon in Harrisburg. She is also editor of Widener Law Review. 21 1983 Christine Kurkoski, D.P.M., mar­ ried Marshall Tarzy, D.P.M., of Sil­ ver Spring Maryland in 1989. They are in practice together in Frederick, Maryland. Stephen Thomas has received his MBA from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia. Steve and his wife, Sandi Bartel '83, and son, Stephen, reside in Lancaster. — -i . 1984 William Nolan McCann, D.P.M., and his wife, Margie, announce the birth of a daughter, Meaghan, on December 30, 1992. William is in private practice of podiatry in Bow, New Hampshire. Joseph Pickett has been promoted to vice president at First Eastern Bank in Wilkes-Barre. Joseph and his wife, Lisa, and son, Joseph, reside in Wilkes-Barre. Donna Joan Seiner married David Brian Mann of Springfield, Virginia. Donna is a second grade teacher at St. Joseph's School in Herndon, Virginia. Kathleen Kennedy Jessen was named membership manager for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. Suzanne Vassia Fletcher was a mem­ ber of the 1993 Leadership WilkesBarre Class. Suzanne is supervisor of the audit division of Parente, Randoplph, Orlando, Carey & Asso­ ciates of Wilkes-Barre. 1986 Edward J. Hudson is purchasing agent and deputy treasurer for Nep­ tune, New Jersey, and chief financial officer for the Boro of Allenhurst, New Jersey. He resides in South Belmar, NJ. Golden Colonels invited home Oct. 1-3-----George Ralston is planning a reunion of all male athletes from the 1940s and 1950s. It will take place during HomecomingWeekend on Oct. 1-3. If you were a Wilkes athlete during the Golden Era, you will be receiving a special invitation from Coach Ralston, so watch your mail! If you can't wait to hear, call the Alumni Office at 1-800-WILKES U. English Alumni to gather Oct. 2 — To celebrate Wilkes's 60th anniversary, the English Depart­ ment and the Manuscript Society are planning a welcome back party for English alumni as part of the 1993 Homecoming Week­ end. The get-together, planned for Saturday, Oct. 2, will be in the newly refurbished parlor on the first floor of Kirby Hall. Faculty will welcome alumni, and the Manuscript Society plans a display and reading from past issues of the literary magazine. If you have any early issues ('40s and ’50s) of the Manuscript you can share, if you'd like to participate in the reading, or if you have suggestions for the celebration, please call or write Dr. Patricia Heaman '61, chairperson, or Dr. Bonnie C. Bedford, Manuscript advisor, at Kirby Hall, 717-831-4538. And Uncle Frank and cousin Susie and MY NIECE ELIZABETH and my husband Tom — To help celebrate its 60th anniversary, Wilkes University is searching out families from which many members attended Wilkes. If yours is such a family, please make yourselves known to the Alumni Office, 1-800-WILKES U. �22 c Wilkes University Quarterly Susan L. Lohmann received a mas­ ter of arts degree from Marywood College. Susan is director of Sub­ stance Abuse Services for Hackettstown Communit}' Hospital, New Jersey. Charles V. McCoy received the Meri­ torious Service Medal from the United States Army in July, 1992. Charles is stationed in Korea. Linda M. Reese married Scott A. Cruttenden of Wellsboro, Pennsyl­ vania. Linda is a registered nurse in the pediatric department at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown. Laura Pollick Demkovitz and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of a daughter, Zoe Elise, on Septem­ ber 6,1992. Laura is employed in the music department of Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill, School Division, New York, NY. They reside in Bronxville. Dorothy Price was appointed coor­ dinator of continuing education at Wilkes Universit}'. 1987 Dawn Marie Grabner of Tunkhannock earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from Pennsylva­ nia College of Optometry. Allan C. Knox announces his en­ gagement to Elizabeth E. Orben of Mansfield, PA, and Swanton, Ohio. Allan is currently serving with NATO Forces in Keflavik, Iceland. John Lokuta, MBA '89, married Lisa A. Mirin '88 of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. John is a commercial sales representative for MCI Telecommu­ nications, Allentown. Lisa is a regis­ tered nurse at Allied Sendees Home Health Agency in Allentown. Susan E. Rozelle married James HHarkness of Drexel Hill, Pennsylva- nia. Susan is an elementary teacher in the Barnegat School District, Barnegat, New Jersey. John M. Evans passed his CPA ex­ amination and is an accountant at Ernst & Young in Reading. 1988 Vicki Lynn Fritz married Joseph A. Quinn of Upper Darby, Pennsylva­ nia. Vicki is working toward an MBA at St. Joseph's University in Philadel­ phia. Stephen Fidykis a percussionist with the Army Volunteers Country & Western Show Band, one of the Armed Services' top touring bands. He is stationed at Fort Meade, Mary­ land. His wife, Tamela Newell '90, is teaching music. Anthony Guariglia married Jane Marie Clifford of Avoca. Anthony is a programmer/analyst at Kingdom Tours in Kingston. Gregory Kosicki married Lisa Reese in September, 1992. Gregory is an assistantcashier at FirstEastem Bank in Wilkes-Barre. 1989 Jeffrey Morton received Iris master's degree in international management from Thunderbird (The American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona) in 1992. He is now serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in small business development in Tire Dominican Re­ public. Write him at Cuerpo de Pax, Box 117, APDO1412, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — air mail, please. Kim Sands has been named systems manager for U.S. Congressman James Sensenbrenner of Wisconsin. Kim resides in Washington, D.C. William R. Evanina was promoted to a supervisory specialist position with the federal government's Gen­ eral Services Administration. Will­ iam resides in Drexel Hill, PA. Thomas Lyons married Mary Ellen Michelle Magich of Swoyersville. Tom is a physician assistant with Dr. David E. Owens of Associated Inter­ nists in Kingston. Karen Natishan completed her li­ censing requirements to become a broker. She is a registered client asso­ ciate with Shearson Lehman Broth­ ers in Wilkes-Barre. Raymond Williams married Virginia M. Haas of White Haven. Raymond is purchasing manager at the Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. Carol Mulherin Wysowski, R.N., was named manager of intravenous therapy nursing at Wilkes-Barre Gen­ eral Hospital. Carol and her husband, Vince, reside in Ashley. 1990 Scott C. Barth married Lisa Thomas of Wilkes-Barre. Scottis employed at Barth Packaging in Bear Creek. Janell Testa-Yzeikhas earned a Doc­ tor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She lives in Waymart with her hus­ band, John Yzeik. Mary Jo Woj towicz was named home care manager at Hospice Saint John, a division of Lutheran Welfare Ser­ vice of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Mary is a resident of Larksville. Denise R. Redenski was named di­ rector of the Catherine McAuley House in Plymouth. Denise and her husband, Thomas, and son, Thomas Jr., reside in Miners Mills. Summer 1993 1991 Karen C. Gatusky was promoted to trust administrator II, in the invest­ ment management and trust services division at PNC Bank of WilkesBarre. Gwen Michaels is a member of tire 1993 Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class. Gwen is director of quality assurance at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Linda O'Boyle, a professional model and Miss Pennsylvania 1991, has opened Zane Studio of Modeling and Charm School in Pittston. Dave Zimmerman recently played the role of Tony in the Frank Loesser musical, "Tire Most Happy Fella," as part of the Zion Opera Workshops 23rd Annual season in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. MBA Survey — A Wilkes Master's in Business Adminsitration degree is very useful in a career — both for day-to-day work and for career advancement. That's the conclusion of nearly 200 MBA graduates who were surveyed late last year. Of those responding, 89 per cent found the MBA useful for career development, 79 per cent for advancement and 94 per cent for their work performance. Only 3 per cent of those seeking full-time jobs are unemployed while 88 per cent are working full-time. Respondents said they liked the program for its convenience, location and structure, and the vast majority said they would recommend it to others. Twenty-two per cent of graduates reported an annual income between $45,000 and $54,999; eighteen per cent between $25,000 and $34,999 and 17per cent between $35,000 and $44,999. Another 15 per cent earn more than $75,000 annually. More than 18 per cent of 1,000 graduates responded to the survey. Master's News Notes — 1977 Thomas Ward was named vice president of administration and secretary of Pennsylvania Gas & Water Co. and its parent firm, Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. He and his wife, Elizabeth Roche '72, reside in Dallas, PA. Michael F. Fontinell is employed with Masland Industries of Carlisle. 1982 JoAnn C. Scubelek has been named public relations coordinator of Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. Biagio W. Sciacca was member of the 1993 Leadership WilkesBarre Class. Biagio is the circulation manager at The Times Leader. 1984 Richard Pietraccini was a member of the 1993 Leadership WilkesBarre Class. Richard is associated with Insurance Management Group. 1989 Joseph Knecht was a member of the 1993 Leadership WilkesBarre Class. Joseph is chief executive officer of Community Counseling Service, Wilkes-Barre, PA. 1990 Karen M. El-Chaar has been appointed to a one-year term on the board of directors of tire East Stroudsburg University Founda­ tion. Karen is associate manager of international affairs for Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in Treslertown, Pennsylvania. 1991 Judith A. Ellis was named director of cooperative education at College Misericordia in Dallas, PA. 1992 In Memoriam William Edward Barber '89 Hilda Fletcher Fenner '36 Irvin J. Gladnick '49 Royal Clarke Hayward '58 Alice Powell Kline '63 Cyril M.Kovalchik '51 Apologies to William Louis Turcan'80 and his wife. Dr. Elaine Czachor Turcan '84 for listing William as deceased in H'e new Alumni Directory. He is alive and well. Robert C. Orbin married Lisa Gaye Evancho of White Haven. Robert is employed as a mortgage loan officer at One Bank in Wilkes-Barre. �24 Wilkes University Quarterly Wilkes Today From Wilkes Colonel to Kentucky Colonel: Lou Steck What did Lou Steck '55 find nicest about being named a Kentucky Colonel? The flood of memories itbrought back of his days as the Wilkes Colonel. Anativeof Kingston, Steck chose Wilkes because it was close and af­ fordable. "Ifithadn'tbeenforWilkes, I would not have been able to further my education," Steck said in a tele­ phone interview' from his home in Wheaton, Illinois. He dove right into all the activi­ ties of college life. In his freshman year, he was class president and foot­ ball team manager; later he headed the political science club and the eco­ nomics club. Hedoesn'trememberjust exactly how he became The Colonel. He just remembers thatit didn't entailnearly as much hoopla as it does in the hands of current Colonel Bob Wachowski. Once or twice a year he donned a false beard, dress coat and top hat and rode through town in the back seat of Coach George Ralston's car. "There was lots of school spirit then," Steck recalls. All the buildings weredecoratedforHomecomingand student groups made floats for the parade. But The Colonel's role was strictly a once or twice a year event. More consistent for Steck was his role as football team manager. Facilities at Ralston Field weren't quite the same then. In his day, the teams changed in a little stone house just off the field. One of Steck's jobs as manager was to light the fire to heat water for showers. On a brisk October day, I Ralston kept him especially busy on addition to their own Kenmore line. the field and he neglected the water­ That took Steck to General Electric heating chore. headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. When the players found out they And General Electric, recognizing had to shower in cold water, "The Steck's role in the economic advance­ first one in the showers was me," ment of Kentucky, nominated him to Steck said. become a Kentucky Colonel. Those memories are a few years With double colonel status, Steck back now, Steck noted. is now enjoyingretirement, especially He graduated from Wilkes, did a traveling the world with his wife, tourw'ith the Marines and then joined Norma, whom he met at a College Sears where he worked for 38 years Misericordia dance at the Wilkesuntil his retirement last year. Barre YMCA. Although he did a Beginning in store management, great deal of national and interna­ he spent the first half of his career as tional travel for Sears, there was never a local store manager, then moved to enough time for sight-seeing, he said. headquarters where he worked his Now they are making up for that way up in the buying ranks. At re­ loss. tirement he was a major appliance The Stecks have three daughters buyer. — Mary Lou, Jane Ellyn and Susan Not too long before he retired, Marie — and four granddaughters. Sears made a company-wide deci­ He serves on the National Executive sion to offer many major brands in Committee of the Wilkes Alumni Association. How Wilkes Yesterday can make a strong Wilkes Today and a bright future for Wilkes Tomorrow Greg Dobash '96 is a well-rounded, capable student, at home in the biology lab and on the soccer field. In short, he's the kind of guy any college would be proud to number in its fresh­ man class. So how did he choose Wilkes? Because Jim Kozemchak '68 suggested it. Just because Wilkes is in his own backyard, Greg said he almost overlooked it. With encouragement from Kozemchak and a high school teacher, however, he did notice it. And now he's at work in the new Guthrie Scholar seven-year medical program. That's just how Wilkes Today works. Alumni notice a capable high school student and refer that student to Wilkes. The Wilkes admissions office takes over from there. And those who know Wilkes best help ensure a bright future for their alma mater and, especially, for a whole new generation of Wilkes students today. Photo by Jim Kozemchak '68 Owner, Ace Hoffman Studios, Plymouth, PA �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Quarterly Summer 1993 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f60de5f7c23fb1be57a86769df70f0a4.pdf f5326a97df65f78558931f2606a9986e PDF Text Text i wan inc ua earth moved > Eyes Of The World: W_d< Humen’s (‘92) expei ience with '•Held! hfedler Inten lational ❖ Marcos pinheira ‘74 �FROM THE EDITOR Changes in the air at Wilhes WILKES UNIVERSE Volume I •> Number 1 Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editor Stephanie Geyer Editorial Assistants Karen Jones Alexandria Marchel ‘95 Jean Pall Nicole Simmons ‘95 Sports Editor Tom McGuire ‘85 Director of Alumni Anthony J. Shipula '78 Design Projects by Design Corporation Photography Curtis Salonick Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas B. Hadzor Vice President for Development Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Wilkes Universe is published three times a year by Wilkes University's University Relations Office and distributed free to alumni and friends of the University. Comments, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed. Submit all correspondence to Vaughn Shinkus. Publications Manager, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. PA 18766, or call 1-800-WILKES U. exten­ sion 4770. Lately there’s been a lot of talk about change on the Wilkes campus. Indeed, the most evident change will occur this summer as the University embarks upon its $25 million construction plan and institutes the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum. But there's also been a marked change in the way Wilkes views itself and how it’s perceived by the outside world. There’s an aura of confidence and excitement here as Wilkes prepares to step into the next century. Our intent is to capture that essence within this new magazine. The name Wilkes Universe is symbolic of a broader view this publi­ cation will take of Wilkes and the world it influences. Herein, we’ll examine issues which affect you, our alumni readership, and focus on your individual dreams and accomplishments. The stories will be written to capture your interest, inform and entertain you, and give you news from campus in an honest and objective manner. Ultimately, we hope this publication will serve as a forum for all Wilkes constituencies-alumni, students, faculty and administra­ tion. But if this magazine is to truly be your voice, we need your input. Upcoming editions will include a feedback section which will highlight your comments, criticisms and kudos. So please drop us a line-we welcome your ideas. There have been many changes at the institution that began as Bucknell University Junior College more than 60 years ago—new buildings, new programs, new people. But we hope you view it all as Wilkes’s own Dean George Ralston does. Change is inevitable," Ralston said recently. “But progress is change of an evolutionary nature, the ultimate of which is good. And there is a lot of progress here at Wilkes. Your alma mater is constantly improving upward and onward.” As Wilkes continues to progress, we sincerely hope you'll join with us through the pages of this magazine. Welcome to the Wilkes Universe. Sincerely, Vatfgnn A. Shinkus ‘91 Editor (By the way, you now should be receiving a publication from Will® approximately every second month. The Alumni Journal, which will contain stories about Homecoming and Reunion weekends, as well as class notes and other alumni events, will be produced in March, July and November. Publication months for Wilkes Universe are january, May and September.) Contents Profile Page 6 Surviving the quake California alumni reflect on the devastating earthquake which shook the Los Angeles County area in january Page 8 Kids’ stuff Bill Miller ‘81 talks about his job as senior vice president of the ■Ultimate Toy Store’ Page 12 Helping the World See Nick Hitmen ‘92 tells of his experience in Morocco where he helped institute a program to cure nutritional blindness Page 15 Building a new Disney Marcos Espinheira ‘74 works with Northeastern Pennsylvania officials to promote tourism in Bahia, Brazil Departments Page 2 On campus - news briefs from Wilkes Page 4 Wilkes Families - For generations Wilkes has been a family tradition Page 18 Vision - An examination of issues facing today's Wilkes University Page 20 Colonels of Excellence - Sports news Page 22 Homecoming - News from the Alumni Association Page 24 Afterthoughts - Humor On the Cover Bill Miller ‘81, senior vice president and general manager of FAO Schwarz, poses with a pack of "Truffles." the toy company's signature stuffed bear. FAO Schwarz is famous for its plush stuffed animals, life-sized toys and high-tech playthings. �ON CAMPUS Sabols Donate Electron Microscope to Biology Department Andrew '60 and Vicki ‘64 Sabol have donated a Coates and Welter 100-4 Scanning Electron Microscope which will enhance the research and teaching capabilities of the University's Biology Department. Originally valued at more than $100,000. the micro­ scope uses a beam of elec­ trons to reveal cell surface architecture. It is widely used for research in the life sci­ ences. engineering and indus­ try for product failure analy­ sis. Scanning electron micro­ scopes are available in a wide variety of types and formula­ tions. The Sabols' gift is one of the more sophisticated ver­ sions and will be used for research in upper-level biolo­ gy courses specifically designed for science majors. This advanced model will be used in conjunction with the department's existing Coates and Welter electron micro­ scope. which has been in use for the past six years. "We are profoundly grateful for this donation which will complement our existing teaching and research efforts in electron microscopy for our life sciences students," said Biology Department Chair Lester J. Turoczi, Ph.D. .Mr. and Mrs. Sabol are the owners of Andrew R. Sabol Electronics, ’Waterville, New York. The company spe­ cializes in used electronic test equipment. - Alexandria Marcftel '95 Wilkes Universe Expansion Plan Modernizes Campus Ah artists rendering of the 40,000-square foot classroom and office building which will be constructed on South Franklin Street behind Stark Learning Center. Groundbreaking is slated for late summer 1994. Wilkes University has begun work on a S25 million campus building program designed to take the insti­ tution into the 21st century. The five year strategic plan includes: ❖ Renovations to Stark Learning Center to accom­ modate the new Doctor of Pharmacy program. ❖ A 40,000 square foot complex which will house new classrooms and offices for the School of Business, Society, and Public Policy, as well as additional space for the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. ❖ A combination dining hall and student union building which replaces the current facilities. ❖ Accommodations which will improve campus housing. The new buildings will be designed to complement the archi­ tecture of the traditional buildings in the Wilkes community. The campus building plan divides the 27-acre campus into two distinct areas. The northern half of the cam­ pus will encompass an academic quadrangle, which will house all of the campus classroom and labora­ tory buildings. The southern half will be the residential quadrangle where many of the student residence halls will be located. The plan also calls for additional parking facilities as well as a "greenway" through the cen­ ter of campus. Vinovrski Returns as New Dean of Student Enrollment Services Former dean of Admissions and Wilkes alumnus Bernard Vinovrski '69, M '76, MBA ‘78 has returned to the University to accept the newly cre­ ated position of dean of student enrollment services. Vinovrski will report to the vice president for academic affairs and will be responsible for recruitment and admissions, financial aid, registration, student records, and the Wilkes TODAY program. He most recently held the position of director of Admissions and Records at Bloomsburg University for the past four years. He also served as the school's interim assistant to the presi­ dent, associate director of Admissions, and director of Admissions before returning to Wilkes. Vinovrski began his professional career as Wilkes's director of Continuing Education and associate director of Admissions for seven years. He and his wife, Marcella ‘70, M‘78, have three sons, Martin Charles, Todd loseph, and Scott Michael. Martin is a freshman engineering student at Wilkes. The Vinovrski family resides in Courtdale. Pa. Doctor of Pharmacy Program to Begin in Fall Semester Wilkes University has instituted a new Doctor of Pharmacy pro­ gram to meet the growing demand for pharmacists needed to service an aging population. Studies have shown that pharmacy schools across the country are replacing the current Bachelor of . Pharmacy degree Xli, with the Doctor of Pharmacy. Experts predict that by the year 2000, the Doctor of Pharmacy degree will be the sole and terminal degree in the field. Students are being recruited nationally for acceptance into the program, which is slated to begin in the fall semester. The six-year, pro­ fessional program includes two years of pre-professional studies which will lead to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The gy University’s faculty and staff > I~\ will be increased by more L iruY than 15 members and extensive laboratory ren­ ovations will be made to accommodate the new program. Wilkes is the only college in Northeastern Pennsylvania and one of only 11 Mid-Atlantic colleges to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Additional Financial Aid Offsets Tuition Increase Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth has announced a 6.2 per­ cent increase in tuition, room and board—the smallest increase in five years-and a 9.6 percent increase in financial aid for the 1994-95 acade­ mic year. The Board of Trustees recently passed the preliminary 1994-95 bud­ get of $34.6 million, which sets tuition at $11,150, and room and board at $5,130. The $11,150 tuition represents the "sticker." or full price. A majori­ ty of the full-time undergraduate students at Wilkes receive some form of University supported financial aid to help meet expenses. Total aid available now stands at $5.2 million, which represents 15% of the University's budget. The approved aid also includes as much as $130,000 in new financial aid which will be made available to top stu­ dents (see story page 18). Wilkes's tuition remains below the private college and university average for both the nation and the state of Pennsylvania. In the last six years, total tuition increases at Wilkes have been the smallest ot Northeastern Pennsylvania's private colleges and universities. At many other schools, students taking more than 15 credits pay an additional charge. Full-time students at Wilkes may take as many as 18 credits each semester without additional cost. As an independent, nonsectarian, comprehensive University. Wilkes is largely dependent on the income Irom tuition for its operating budget. Bernard Vinovrski 2 3 �Wilkes Universe WILKES FAMILIES Wilkes Provides Foundation for Pawlushes' Career Success The Pawlush Children in their Wilkes Senior Pictures by Alexandria Marcliel '95 The Pawlusft chil­ dren, from left, David ‘79, Michael ‘82, Hope ‘73, Neil ‘84, and George III ‘69. For George and Anne Pawlush, education and religion were always of the highest priority in raising their children. That’s why Wilkes College was such a large part of their lives for two decades. All five of their chil­ dren—George III ‘69, Hope '73, David '79, Michael ‘82 and Neil ‘84 —are Wilkes graduates. And three of them married fellow Wilkes alum­ ni. Their father, George, former pas­ tor of Holy Trinity Church, and Holy Resurrection Cathedral, WilkesBarre. says that Wilkes made it pos­ sible for them to give their children an affordable, quality education. "Raising five children, we had to send them locally," says the elder Pawlush. "Wilkes did it very nicely." "We’re very proud of them,' adds his wife. Anne. And with good reason—they're all extremely successful in the profes­ sional world. 4 CAREER PATHS Hope recently received her master's degree in Education and Counseling from the University' of Western Kentucky. Michael is a programmer/analyst with the Department of the Navy based in Mechanicsburg. Neil, the youngest of the family, received his doctoral degree from State University of New York, Buffalo. He is one of several Pawlushes employed in the healthcare industry. After graduating from Wilkes, David earned his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and became a staff cardiologist at Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center. He recently joined the practice of Moffitt, Pease and Lim Associates in Mechanicsburg. His wife, the former Lorraine Edwards '82, is a staff nurse at Hershey Medical Center. George, who also received his master's degree from Wilkes, is a strong believer that a college education goes beyond books and lectures. In fact, he credits much of his career to knowledge he gained outside the classroom at Wilkes. "I began to develop writing and com­ munications skills as a result of working in the Office of Public Relations at Wilkes.” he says. "That informal experi­ ence was just as important as the class­ room experience." George's work-study experience paid off. Shortly after graduating, he became Wilkes's first full-time sports information director and later director of Public Relations. "I graduated one day and joined the staff the next,” he says. After 11 years on campus as student and employee, George accepted a posi­ tion at Nanticoke/Pittston/Wyoming Hospital (NPW), which later became Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital. He then worked at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Connecticut. "My experience at Wilkes prepared me academically and profes­ sionally for Yale," he says. 'I never felt at a disadvantage among ivy-league gradu­ ates." Today he is vice president of Public Affairs at Danbury Hospital. George III ‘69 Hope ‘73 CAMPUS LIFE The Pawlush children led hectic lives during their years on campus. Hope, Michael and David were all student­ workers in the Registrar's Office. George was president of Circle K, edit­ ed the Kiwanis newsletter, worked on T/ie Beacon staff, and was active in Student Government. Neil and David were involved with the Chemistry Club and spent much of their time doing laboratory work. Hope, a biology major interested in teaching, also spent many hours in the labs. And Michael and George were football sta­ tisticians. As their mother. Anne, puts it, “They were always kept busy." According to Michael, the friendly atmosphere at Wilkes was a benefit to the family. "The size of the College worked well for us because students received a lot of individual attention,” he says. “1 knew many of the professors and administrators,” adds David. "The fami­ ly-type atmosphere made it comfort­ able to learn.” Indeed, Professor Charles Reif influ­ enced David in more than one way. It was in Reif's biology class that he met his wife, Lorraine, a nursing major. They were married shortly after her graduation in 1982. Hope's husband, Reverend Theodore Boback ‘73, transferred to Wilkes after studying theology at another institution. He is now a David '79 Michael '82 chaplain with the United States Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky. And George met his wife, the former Carol Corbett '79, in 1973 when she worked as Dr. Richard Raspen's secre­ tary in the Financial Aid Office. Carol currently is a Wilkes admissions con­ sultant for the Connecticut area and is active with the Alumni Association. LIBERAL ARTS AND ATHLETICS David is grateful for the liberal arts background he obtained at Wilkes, even though his field of study was chemistry. "Wilkes is more than a training school," he says. "It gave me the opportunity to gain an appreciation for language, literature and politics. You have to be a renaissance man and acquaint yourself with the arts as well as your area of specialization." While David was reading Dante, George was recording statistics for the football team. His enthusiasm for Wilkes athletics continues. He recalls 1964 as a turning point for the athletic department. "At that time we were playing at Artillery Field, but in the fall of 1965. they opened Ralston Field,' he says. "They really began to build up a strong athletic program. It was a golden era for Wilkes." George also remembers the late Arthur Hoover. Wilkes's dean of Student Affairs, as a driving force behind the success of Wilkes athletes. Neil ‘84 During Hoover's forty-year relation­ ship with Wilkes College, he was often referred to as the University's number one sports fan. attending almost every event. “I believe the University misses him very badly," says David. “He was very supportive of all the students." It was people like Art Hoover who left a lasting mark on the Pawlushes and many of the other students who attended Wilkes. “Wilkes professors were people who taught you how to think," says David. George, on the 25th anniversary of his graduation, says it best. “We all became woven into the fabric of Wilkes." ' '1S5 A twttng George Potvlusfi IV. son of George III ‘69 and Carol '79 Pau’lits/i, with George Ralston in a 1977 photograph. George IV will begin (lie next generation of Poninslies at Willies in the Fall 1994 semester. 5 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Surviving the Quake by Vaughn A. Shinkus ‘91 -!f you can imagine someone taking your shoulders and shakbig you as hard as they could shake you, that's how forceful it was.99 Judith (Bellas) Ohmott ‘80 The Northridge apartment complex which sits on the epicenter of January's quake. It's 430 a.m. and you awak­ en in mid air. Around you. you hear the shattering of glass as mirrors and china meet hardwood floor. Seconds later, the rumbling stops. Dazed and groggy', you stumble in the darkness, looking for a flashlight. You've survived another earthquake—but this one was different. "1 weigh about 210 pounds and it threw me right out of bed,” recalls Ed Strucke ‘67. "The next thing I heard was furniture falling over—lamps, pictures. The outside perimeter walls where falling into the swimming pool and all the water was sloshing off the sliding glass windows. It was just utterly amazing what it felt like. It was just amazing." Strucke lives in Granada Hills. California, just four miles from the epicenter of the devastating lanuary earthquake which killed 55 and left much of Los Angeles County in a sham­ bles. For nearly 40 seconds, the earth seemed to shud­ der with malevolence, toss­ ing about its inhabitants like toys. "If you can imagine someone taking your shoul­ ders and shaking you as hard as they could shake you. that's how forceful it was,' says Judith (Bellas) Ohmott ‘80, who lives with her husband Edward Ohmott ‘80 just two miles from the declared epicenter in Northridge. '1 had been through quakes where it felt like someone was kicking the bed," describes Geoffrey Dent ‘91, who was living in Valencia, California study- ing world percussion at California Institute for the Arts. "This was more like two big guys using the bed as a trampoline." Official reports record the quake at 6.6 on the Richter scale, a gauge used to mea­ sure the magnitude of the earth's movement. But many who experienced the violent shaking assert that it was much stronger, that the true magnitude has been con­ cealed to save the Federal government the financial bur­ den of recovery. "I don’t think the magni­ tude that was reported is cor­ rect." says Strucke, who's lived through several earthquakes-though none this severe—since he and his wife, Patricia Ann (Novak) Strucke ‘67, moved west 21 years ago. Adds Ohmott, "1 truly believe the government is hiding the intensity of the earthquake." "It was definitely higher than 6.6," says Dent. "I've heard anything from 6.8-and it could have been over a seven. It just sounded like an explosion." When the shaking ended, the real problems began. Amid sounds of screaming sirens and whirling heli­ copters, residents emerged from their homes to survey the damage. Many siept in the street or in their cars where they were safe from falling debris. And some took refuge elsewhere, fleeing the damage which enveloped the city. "An earthquake only lasts 30 seconds." says Dent. "What's bad is the hysteria that comes afterward." That's where people like Paul Brotzman ‘68 come in. Fifteen minutes after the rumbling stopped, he was out of his home and at work in West Hollywood, where he is city manager. He immediate­ ly established a command center in the city from which he coordinated rescue and relief efforts. The challenge that morning was to create emergency phone lines, set up shelters and distribute emergency food and water, since the quake had disrupt­ ed water, power and gas lines. “It's ultimately my respon­ sibility to make sure that all of the emergency operations are in place," says Brotzman. In the days that followed, residents used water from their swimming pools to flush toilets and filled plastic con­ tainers at tanker trucks, which rolled into their neigh­ borhoods. It took several days before power and gas were restored, and weeks until tap water was safe to drink. As their frozen foods began to thaw in their dor­ mant refrigerators, neigh­ bors gathered in the streets to barbecue their perishables. “You come to realize how inconvenient it is when you don't have water or electricity," says Strucke. "You just get right back to fared very, very well as a city. The day after the quake, people were back in business. It didn't have any operational impact in the community." Others weren't as fortu­ nate. Of the 195 units in the Ohmotts' Northridge town house complex. 40 had to be demolished. Their unit suffered nearly $40,000 in Items from Geoffrey Dent's ('91) refrigerator were ejected onto the floor of his Valencia apartment. the basics real quick." In an earthquake, how much you lose depends on how lucky you are. since geography and the direc­ tion your valuables face in relation to the earth's movement are key. “We didn't have a glass break, a plate break—nothing,” says Dent, who had valuable musical instruments in storage at Cal Arts. "As it happened, nothing of mine was facing the wrong direc­ tion.” "It's strange because you can go from one block to another and one block is devastated and the other block is fine,” describes Ohmott. On the other side of the Hollywood Hills from Northridge. Brotzman's West Hollywood sustained minimal damage since the foothills acting as a buffer for the shock waves. “We broken water pipes, shat­ tered windows and cracked floorboards. The Struckes had more than $30,000 in damagecracked concrete, split decking, crumbled plaster, ruptured gas lines, along with a multitude of destroyed pictures and per­ sonal items. “But we are a lot better off then most people," says Strucke. "A lot of people can’t even live in their houses yet." Dent was not planning to return to his home in Wilkes-Barre until summer, but was forced back three months early by the quake, which damaged parts of his school and canceled the musical performances in which he had planned to take part. "There was no reason for me to stick around." he says. "All the things I was staying there for were canceled." Though California has become known as the state with four seasonless seasons—earthquake, fire, flood and drought.-many residents wouldn't live any­ where else. And they believe the public's image of California is distorted. "The perception that many people have about California is that cata­ strophic disaster is over­ whelming the area," says Brotzman. "But it is in far better shape than you would believe when you see the media reports from a distance." It's been over four months since the major temblor, and people in Los Angeles County are picking up the pieces of their lives—replacing drywall, painting, plastering. The state's intricate freeway system was severely dis­ abled. causing detours which lengthen work com­ mutes by hours. Says Strucke. "Anyplace you go in the Los Angeles area you spend a lot of time looking out the wind­ shield.' "It’s going to take a long time," says Ohmott. "In the mean time we just live with boarded up windows and cracks everywhere.' Each day as they rebuild, the earth continues to tremble, sending subtle reminders of its power. Since the quake, seismolo­ gists have recorded over 8600 aftershocks. And many can't help but won­ der when the next one will come. "When the earth moves you can’t control it—there's nowhere to run," says Ohmott. "And that's what’s really scary.' 7 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe A visit to the store where everything is larger than life Retailing In Toyland by Vaughn A. Shinftus ‘91 A dance on the giant piano. A photo shoot among the bears. An interview with CNN. A sale in the Barbie boutique. A price quote for the mini­ Mercedes. Bill Miller's job is fun. Literally. Miller '81 is a senior vice president and gen­ eral manager of FAO Schwarz, the New York­ based toy store re­ nowned for its largerthan-life displays and upscale playthings. But his job is more than child's play. "This business is inherently fun," says Miller. "There's a lot of pressure on us to pro­ duce results, but at the same time, it's not bad if you can go out and dance on the piano and sort of work out your tensions." Miller’s complete job title—senior vice presi­ dent of store strategy and development/general manager-Fifth Avenue-is one indication of just how much responsibility he has. "It sounds like I do everything but mop the floors," he says , "and that's pretty much accu­ rate." After seeing him in action, you'd agree. Even in his prominent position, he is not above complet­ ing mundane tasks. As he walks through the store he stoops to pick up papers, rings up a sale, packages an order, and answers customer inquiries. He also makes it a point to know nearly all of the store's more than 120 employees on a personal level. "Retailing happens on BACKGROUND In the game of retail­ ing. Miller has played every position. A Forty Fort native, he began his career as a clerk at Hess's department store in Wilkes-Barre's Wyoming Valley Mall. After progressing within that company's manage­ ment training program, he moved to New York City and accepted a position at Macy’s. During his seven-year tenure there, he ON THE travelled JOB around the Miller's world as a responsibili­ buyer and ties are worked in diverse. product Promoted develop­ in January, ment. his duties Miller's have expand­ Among the sluffed animals and Nintendo games are liiglicareer at the ed to include priced toys like this mini-Mercedes u'liidi rt’fuils for $8,000. "Ultimate Toy marketing Store" began the sales floor," says and consulting for the five years ago when he Miller. "1 think you lead chain's 25 stores, in introduced himself at a by being a role model. addition to managing cocktail party to retail­ I'm the leader of the the flagship Fifth Avenue ing giant and former team, so 1 have to pitch store. He is also one ol FAO owner Peter Harris in and work as part of five officers on FAO's The two hit it off imme­ the team." board of directors. diately, and Harris FAO Schwarzs Fifth Avenue store is one of the top five tourist attractions in New York City, Says Miller, “When they think of toys, they come here.- 9 �PROFILE offered Miller a position as manager for a group of stores outside New York City, in 1991, he was pro­ moted to general manag­ er of the Fifth Avenue store. Miller was never one to sit still for too long. While at Wilkes, he was presi­ dent of Commuter Council, vice president of his class, a member of the speech and debate team and a work-study student in the Farley Library. He says he uses many of the same skills in business that he learned while planning student activities such as Homecoming formals and Cherry Blossom Weekend. "A lot of what I do now is similar to that in some respects." says Miller. "Many of my organization­ al skills came from work­ ing on Student Government, in my first job after graduation. I found I was better able to deal with different kinds of people than were some of my1 peers." Miller uses his talents within the community as well. He is active with the New York Pediatric AIDS Committee, a California­ based foundation which raises money for children inflicted with the disease, and has hosted benefit receptions at the Fifth Avenue store. "It’s very sad when you see kids who really didn't have a choice in this," says Miller. ”As a compa­ ny, we focus very much on children's charities. This is one that we are really 10 behind.” Additionally, Miller sup­ ports the Mount Sinai Children's Center and is a member of The Guggenheim Circle, a group which helps to raise funds for the Guggenheim Museum. WILKES CONNECTION Throughout his career, Miller has taken Wilkes with him. When the institu­ tion was in the midst of its Wilkes Tomorrow capital campaign. Miller hosted over 50 alumni at a New York City event held at FAO. In February, he visit­ ed Wilkes for three days and taught marketing classes to upper-level busi­ ness students. And when the company looks for interns, Wilkes is the first recruiting stop they make. With the addition of 10 more stores, FAO is active­ ly recruiting students for internships and manage­ ment positions. Former student government presi­ dent Chad Lojewski is one of four Wilkes students who have been offered internship positions for this summer. "We're hoping to have a real group of people here from Wilkes,” says Miller. Successful interns stand a good chance of get­ ting full-time posi­ tions within the company. Already, three Wilkes graduates have joined FAO's management team. "I feel I can give some­ thing back to Wilkes because when I went there I got a lot out of it,” he says. Miller also has taken an active role in the Alumni Association and is excited about the introduction of the Pharmacy program and the campus construc­ tion plan. "It's nice to go back there and see the energy level and people who are really working to make a difference,” he says. "1 think these are really positive changes." ABOUT FAO SCHWARZ Founded more than 130 years ago by its namesake Frederick August Otto Schwarz, FAO Schwarz operated at numerous locations before moving to Fifth Avenue in 1931. a role of . ... a - ' J ./J''-.:' ■ / : ' team." Bill Miller ‘81 Eight years ago the flag­ ship store moved across the street to its current location in the General Motors Building. Owned by Dutch retail corporation K.B.B., the company is expanding in the United States and plans to add boutiques in Amsterdam and throughout Europe. The Fifth Avenue store is one of the top five tourist attractions in the New York City. And for many New Yorkers, says Miller, FAO Schwarz is a traditional part of their childhood. “So many grown-ups come here and say ‘my first memory is of great toys from FAO,"' he says. "For so many people who live in New York City, when they think of toys, they come here.” At Christmastime, they come by the thousands. For Miller, preparation for that holiday is a year-round event. Each September, he begins the process by installing extra cash regis­ ters, planning displays and nearly tripling the store's employees. "It's sort of magical," says Miller. "We kind of have this reputation from generation to generation of being this awe-inspiring wonderland. And it's great to be a trustee of that. "Part of the fun is seeing people's reactions," he adds. "Everything is bigger than life-size here, right down to the robot which you and I are dwarfed by. And particularly for kids, it is truly a world of wonder.” Bill Miller ‘81 among the animals in FAO Schwarz's Fifth Avenue store. PRODUCT LINE What do today’s kids want? Power Rangers. Like the Cabbage Patch Kids and Teddy Ruxpin crazes of years past, Power Rangers are a wildly popu­ lar item. (For the uninitiat­ ed. Power Rangers are five miniature action figures which turn into superheros "to pursue evil space aliens wherever they flee.”) When FAO first received the toys, more than 3000 people crowded the store to buy them. “Since I’ve been here. I've never seen a craze like this," says Miller. "The company can't make enough right now." FAO's business is not all action figures and Nintendo, however. The company also focuses on child-development toys and educational products like "Bookmonster,” FAO's high-concept bookstore that is "so large that only its feet make it in the build­ ing.” Other popular items include classic collectibles such as teddy bears, diecast cars and Barbie dolls. In fact, Barbie has her own corner boutique in FAO, complete with its own entrance from Madison Avenue. "You have to think like a kid,” says Miller. "I'm not selling to the final con­ sumer, I’m selling to the parents. First you have to convince the parents that this is a good toy for their kids to play with." Like the children who visit FAO Schwarz. Miller is constantly growing within his career. He hopes to progress within the com­ pany and further his career. "1 like this business." he says. "I like providing fun and making kids happy and consequently, their parents happy. You're around a lot of people who are growing and growing up and it keeps you young at heart. “It's very hard to be bored here.” 11 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe nOne week after graduating from —J”.': -U’ ■ ■ i ■ I 1 Nicft Humen ‘92 poses in the boardroom at Helen Keller International World Headquarters in New York. A Trip to Morocco with Nick Humen ‘92 12 Helping the World See by Vaughn A. Sfiinkus ‘91 Wilkes in 1992, Nick Humen began Ms world experience by packing every­ thing he owned into a moving van and trucking to the Big Apple. He hasn't looked back since. 'When I first moved to New York I had no money and no job," Humen says. “I felt like a minnow in a sea of big fish, and 1 knew it was sink or swim." He swam. Using his background in intercultural communication and his natural ability in mathematics. Humen landed a iob at Helen Keller International (HK1), a world-wide health organization dedicated to the preven­ tion and cure of blindness in develop­ ing countries around the globe. Promoted in September to field sup­ port officer, Humen now is responsible for financial tracking and funding allo­ cation for the organization's 12 foreign bureaus—a strange mix of duties for someone who holds a degree in com­ munications with a minor in French. "I never thought my career would be in international health, but I was sur­ prised at how much I knew," he says, adding, “what I already knew prepared me to learn more.” From his 15th floor office two blocks from the World Trade Center at HKI World Headquarters, Humen is in daily contact with field offi­ cers in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The job requires that he communicate not only with people in dif­ ferent countries, but with people from dif­ ferent cultures. "With some cul­ tures, you have to communicate more directly than would be considered polite in this country," says Humen. 'Those are the types of things people can't tell you—you have to find out for yourself. But much of my experi­ ence stems from the intercultural and interpersonal communications I studied at Wilkes." During his years at Wilkes, Humen was a student of all things multicultural. With the help of his academic advisor, associate professor of Communications Dr. lane Elmes-Crahall, he personalized his curriculum, choosing courses which reflected his interests and aspirations in theater. French and communications. “1 was pleased that the curriculum structure allowed a very bright, ambi­ tious student to do that," says ElmesCrahall. "It didn't need to be a formal process." As a result, she adds, “Nick got a great deal out of his education here." "My professors always treated me like an adult, even though 1 didn't like being treated like an adult sometimes." says Humen. "They held me account­ able and made me take responsibility for myself" 65It was like something you see in an Indiana ft - ; movie... But you realize that this is how people live have few options." Nick Humen ‘92 �PROFILE people. "They're very down to earth, weather. But it wasn't all recreation. Humen's fascination with foreign very real." And he adds. "When you The trip also provided Humen with a culture was solidified during his visit another culture, you accept their first-hand look at the people HKI sophomore year when he attended guidelines.” helps. While there he saw the realities Richmond College in London. Humen is satisfied knowing that his England through the American of an impoverished culture, like the work in the international community maze of poverty that is the Moroccan Institute for Foreign Studies. While is benefitting others. But he also overseas, he traveled throughout Casbah. believes that non-profit organizations France. Italy and Switzerland. It was "It was like something you see in are a great place to then he realized he develop skills neces­ was destined to work in the intercultural sary to succeed in cor­ realm. "Nick really took porate culture. For advantage of the recent graduates, he opportunities while advises: "perfect your studying abroad," says communication skills, Elmes-Crahall. "He was learn everything you exploring and roam­ can. research careers ing—he really wanted in a field you enjoy, to utilize his back­ and remain flexible. ground in French " The key is to recognize "Study abroad total­ what you personally ly enlightened my per­ want to accomplish " spective of what 1 want- He also believes that ed to do," says Humen. students should study "It developed a thirst abroad. "It makes you for me to experience 1 realize the world is not different things." everything just where Humen has had I you live," he says. "You many new experi­ ■ get to witness things ences since he joined The skyline of Agadir, Morocco, where Humen stayed while working for you've never felt or HKI. In December the two weeks in December. seen before.” organization's direc­ With Helen Keller tor of eye health. Karima Kerby, asked an Indiana (ones movie," notes International, Humen is helping to him to assist her during a two-week Humen. "But you realize that this is restore sight to people of the world. workshop in Morocco. The trip was how people live there. They have few But the experience has opened his arranged to finalize details for the options." eyes to the plight of the underprivi­ beginning of a nutrition program He also found that sexism is a wellleged around the globe. involving four countries and HKI established norm in the North African "I never knew how much red tape World Headquarters. Humen seized nation. He and Kerby attracted the exists," he says. "But I've come to the opportunity. attention of native Morroccans, who realize there is a process to every­ "1 was excited because it was the are not accustomed to seeing a thing. I still think more can be done." chance to interact with a set of peo­ woman in a position with authority In the future. Humen hopes to con­ ple 1 had never had exposure to.” over a man. tinue working in the intercultural he says. In Morroccan society, Humen arena, while maintaining a comfort­ While his colleagues in New York observes, "Women are absolutely able New York lifestyle. were experiencing one of the worst treated as second-class citizens. They "I'm not easily satisfied," he says, East Coast winters in years. Humen are not in positions where they have "but my goal is to work in order to was in Agadir, touring historic mau­ the opportunity to use their minds." live, not live in order to work. Look soleums and partying at authentic Despite the differences in culture, how much I've learned already." Morrocan festivals-in 80 degree Humen says he enjoyed the Arabic 14 Wilkes Universe Bigger than Disney? Wilkes Alumnus Plans Brazilian Resort by James B. Gittens Citizens' Voice Tents now stand on the ocean front Porto Sauipe site of the proposed Brazilian resort. Whe n Marcos Espinheira ‘74 was a stu­ dent at Wilkes College in the early 1970's, who would have thought he might be another "Disney"? And who would have thought he would give a group of people from Northeastern Pennsylvania the first preview of his coming world? Well, he is. And he has. On 2,000 hectares (about 5,000 acres) of breathtaking landscape called Porto Sauipe— stretching from a beach­ front to a rain forest—in Bahia. Brazil. Espinheira is heading a project which one early visitor has called "bigger than Disney." Bigger it might be because it goes beyond being a resort or amuse­ ment park, although it does envision a full com­ plement of both. Bigger it might be because Espinheira's plan includes an "Ecological Park" where visitors from all over the world would be able to experience and be educated about one of the world's most important ecosystems. The idea of combining vacation and education is a brainchild of Dr. Emilio Odebrecht, the president of the corporation which will oversee the project and the company for which Espinheira works. "Learning through leisure" is the phrase which Odebrecht uses. It rings true to others. "Charles Darwin knew of this place," says Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Wilkes s special assistant to the president for external affairs, who in lanuary led a delegation to study edu­ cational and economic ties between Brazil and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Dr. Fahmy taught Espinheira, a native Brazilian. 20 years ago when the young man was an exchange student at Wilkes. Darwin said of the place. Fahmy points out, that he wouldn't believe it if he hadn't seen it-even if he had been shown pho­ tographs. It is that unique. Even as only a few tents stand where a park will be. members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania group expressed a sense of future promise. Statistics compiled by Espinheira and Odebrecht indicate as many as 660 species of vegetation alone may be found on one acre of the Bahia, Brazil land area. The plants and animals— from sea turtles to exotic birds—are astounding. Plans aim for an opening of the park in 1998. The estimated cost of the pro­ ject is $3.2 billion. Ecological awareness permeates every aspect. Resort facilities will include 6,000 hotel rooms with all the amenities-golf, tennis, swimming. And adjacent to the resort will be an amusement park on a world-class scale. But no building will be taller than the coconut palms which already inhabit the waterfront site. Odebrecht has experi­ ence with such ecologically sensitive work. Recently, an extensive project called the Green Line was completed. 15 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE Marcos Espinheira ‘74 explains his vision for a Brazilian resort to members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania delegation. If Marcos Espinheira has his way, millions of visitors front the U.S. will be able to see much of this in an accessible, self-contained trip. 16 This is a highway which eases along mile after mile of Brazilian coastline and through the forest with almost no environmental disturbance. "All of Brazil is proud of this," says a guide describ­ ing the highway to the visi­ tors from Northeastern Pennsylvania. Indeed, native Brazilians take pic­ tures of each other at the green letters "Linha Verde” marking the entrance to the highway. During the next five years, Espinheira and Fahmy hope to expand their 20-year relationship into a working link between Brazil and Northeastern Pennsylvania. With area schools educating Brazilians in English. With area travel experts giving input into tourism. With Pennsylvania environmen­ tal officials exchanging ideas with planners in Brazil. And even with elect­ ed officials offering sug­ gestions on public-private procedures on the mam­ moth project. As it is now, travel in Brazil—on a learning through leisure scale­ might best be compared to a graduate-level course. A language barrier (Brazilian Portuguese is dif­ ficult to grasp) and a long flight have somewhat limit­ ed South America's popu­ larity as an American tourism destination. Yet Germans and Italians fre­ quent Brazil on "holiday." And the number of U.S. travelers to Brazil is increasing by leaps and bounds-from only 117,000 in 1992 up to 1 million in 1994. For a sophisticated U.S. traveler in a group or with a guide, the rewards of the journey can be many. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's seacoast city, possesses one of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Stretches of beautiful beaches. Steep, plant-cov­ ered cliffs. And parabola­ shaped mounts, one of which is topped by the famous art-deco statue of Christ, a monument on a scale to rival any art in any city in the world. Salvador, the colonial capital of Brazil, opens the eyes of the North American traveler to the history, society and culture of South America - which, curiously, is largely unknown. Most of the buildings are over 250 years old. There are 365 churches. There are restau­ rants in this city which have been reviewed in the New York Times. "Potent" is the word for Brazilian food. The sugar seems twice as sweet. The salt is much saltier. The coffee is five times as strong - like espresso by the mug. The portions of beef and seafood are king-sized. The domestic wine and beer are excellent. Brasilia, the capital city, epitomizes the ups and downs of government plan­ ning. and is nothing less than fascinating to stu­ dents of politics. The city was carved out of the jun­ gles in the late 1950s. Its architecture is the ultimate in "modern." But, it was paid for by way of an offi- Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy SISTER STATES: Strengthening ties between Northeastern Pennsylvania and Brazil cial policy of inflation which still wracks the Brazilian economy—and the presi­ dent who was its prime mover ended up in exile in Paris 10 years after its com­ pletion. Manaus, a city of two million on the Amazon, and the Amazon region itself. °ffer the visitor even more than expected. The name, the guide says, would transate in English to "big Since their trip to Bahia. Brazil earlier this year, members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania delegation have been working to solidify a working relationship between the two "sister states." According to Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Wilkes’s special assistant to the president for external affairs and leader of the pro­ ject, members of the delegation are now working independently with their Brazilian counterparts on plans to promote tourism, educational exchange, and financial invest­ ment. Already, a delegation from Brazil is planning to visit Northeastern Pennsylvania later this year. The ambassador of Brazil in the U.S., the hosting governor of Bahia and some of his development experts are expected to be among the visitors. "We're working to reconstruct the part­ nership with Northeastern Pennsylvania and Brazil," says Fahmy, cautioning, "It doesn t come immediately, it has to be fer­ mented." Plans include: • The Odebrecht Corporation, planners of the theme park, will send about a dozen Brazilian managerial candidates to Keystone lunior College, La Plume, to learn the English language for better communi­ cation between Brazilian employees and American tourists. • The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce and Tenenbaum Travel will col- place." It is said that 30 percent of the world's oxy­ gen is produced by the trees and plants of the Amazon area. And 20 per­ cent of the world's fresh water. There are lily pads so large a grown man can walk on them. The land is so lush that trees grow out of the tops of telephone poles. The width of the river Amazon is more than a mile. These are sights laborate to develop travel packages which will promote tourism from U.S. to Brazil and the State of Bahia. • Among the several American groups planning to tour Brazil in 1994, representa­ tives of the African-American community in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region are organizing a trip to experience first-hand the African heritage displayed in Bahia. • Area financial agencies are developing a plan to attract U.S. investors interested in promoting tourism to Brazil and particular­ ly Bahia. • Fahmy is structuring an internship pro­ gram which will allow marine-biology, ecol­ ogy, environmental sciences, management and finance graduate students to spend at least six months in Bahia working on the site of the ecological theme park. • Arrangements will be made so that Brazilian citizens can complete courses in tourism, hotel and restaurant services at colleges and universities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes University will play the lead role in structuring this program in cooperation with Cornell University. • The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources will share techni­ cal knowledge on environmental issues with the Brazilian and Bahian governments. • Local public television affiliate WVIA has produced a program which highlights the delegates’ trip. The special will air this sum­ mer as part of the station’s State of Pennsylvania program. one cannot imagine. They are things, as Darwin said, which one must see. If Marcos Espinheira has his way, millions of visitors from the U.S. will be able to see much of this in an accessible and self-con­ tained trip. The beach. Golf. Fine dining. And the rain forest. Like a good student, Espinheira has been doing his homework-working on everything from statistics on American needs to strategies to reduce air fares. Can he do it? Dr. Fahmy likes to quote Dr. Norberto Odebrecht. chairman of the Odebrecht Corporation, as saying of Espinheira, "This one is a leader." Reprinted witfl permission from the Citizens’ Voice, Feb. 20, 1994 edition. 17 �VISION Wilkes Establishes Additional Aid For Top Students The University Board of Amy Blake Jill Fasciana Michael Fras Regina Taro.ne Aimee Waerhouse Jeff Zapotczny 18 efforts," said Guffrovich. Trustees recently “We’re now able to commit scholarship money to poten­ announced names of six high school seniors who tial students by mid-March. It have accepted full-tuition really gives us an edge." scholarships to Wilkes The University continues beginning in the fall semes­ to provide individual aid ter. packages to students based The final Trustee upon financial need. Total Scholars were chosen from aid available now stands at among 61 high school $5.2 million, which repre­ seniors in competition for sents 15 percent of the the six awards. Each candi­ University’s 1994-95 budget. date was interviewed by a Trustee scholars are committee of faculty and recruited beginning in their administration and met junior year from high schools with professors and stu­ throughout New York, New dents in their academic Jersey. Pennsylvania, Virginia departments. and Maryland. Each is in the For 1994-95, the Trustees top five percent of their class have approved a 9.6 per­ with board scores over 1200. cent increase in financial This year’s recipients aid. including $130,000 in include: new merit-based aid for Amy Blake academics. The additional money is in response to a First in her class at Valley 60 percent increase in the View High School, Blake is number of students com­ president of the National peting for the full, four-year Honor Society, treasurer of paid Trustee Scholarships. the Future Business Leaders The additional aid will of America, vice president of allow all of the students the Students Against Drunk who do not receive a Driving chapter, and captain Trustee Scholarship to be of the Cross Country Team. offered half-tuition schol­ Additionally, she is active in arships to the University. the earth, poetry and According to Emory Spanish clubs and is a peer Guffrovich. dean of counselor. Admissions, the new Blake has been accepted money has given Wilkes an into the Wilkes/ added advantage in Hahnemann/Guthrie recruiting high-caliber stu­ Scholars Program and plans dents from throughout the to major in biology. A native Northeastern United of Archbald, she says she States. chose Wilkes because "it’s "The additional merit aid close to home- but not real gives us a better time fac­ close.'’ tor in our recruiting Jill Fasciana A West Pittston native, Fasciana is treasurer of the Key Club, president of the National Honor Society and active in cheerleading and student council at Wyoming Area High School. Ranked second in the senior class, she’s been featured in Who's Who Among American High School Students and received the Wilkes-Barre Junior Leadership Award. Additionally, she works part time, studies piano and is active in the youth group at St. Anthony’s Church in Exeter. Fasciana says she has already noticed the person­ al attention she received at Wilkes. "Everyone seems to know you by name," she says. Accepted into the Wilkes/Hahnemann/Guthrie Scholars Program, she plans to major in biology. Michael Fras A student at Binghamton High School, N.Y., Fras is a member of the French Club, National Honor Society and Medical Explorers group. He was a national winner in the NASA/NSTA Space Science Student Involvement Program, and is included in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. He is also active as a community ser­ vice volunteer. At Wilkes, Fras plans to major in psychology and has been accepted into the Wilkes/Hahnemann/Guthrie Scholars Program. He chose Wilkes because of its "acade­ mic credentials," but looks forward to social events such as Winter Weekend. Regina Tarone First in her class at Hazleton Area High School. Tarone is active in numerous school activities, including Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, the Foreign Languages Organization, the Hi-Jinx-Cadettes, Students Against Drunk Driving, Ski Club and Yearbook Staff. She is also a member of the tennis team and works as a lifeguard at Mountain Laurel Pool, near her hometown of Hazleton. Tarone chose Wilkes because “it's close to home and has a good accounting program.” She plans to live on campus and participate in intramural sports. Aimee Waerhouse At Bishop O’Hara High School, Waerhouse is a member of the National Honor Society, the Latin Club, Liturgy Club, Student Council and Varsity Cheerleading Squad and recently competed on the school's Scholastic Scholarship Bowl Team. Waerhouse plans to major in biochemistry at Wilkes and has been accepted into the Wilkes/Hahnemann/ Guthrie Scholars Program. She says Wilkes was highly recommended to her by friends and she "loves the campus.” President's Perspective At its meeting on April 29, 1994, the Wilkes Board of Trustees authorized an additional expenditure of $100,000 in merit aid. An additional $30,000 from the Mildred Johnson estate brings the total amount to $130,000 to provide scholarship assistance for 20 students who were finalists for. not recipients of. the six Trustee Scholarships given each year. The Trustee Scholarship by Christopher n. Breiseth is a full tuition scholarship. By authorizing a special new University Scholarship." equal to half tuition, we hope to attract a large percentage of this very talented group of students who meet the demanding criteria for the Trustee Scholarship There were more than 60 students eligi­ ble this year. At this writing, 20 students beyond the six selected have accepted the University Scholarship and will be coming to Wilkes. I share this decision with you because it is a revealing instance of how Wilkes is strug­ gling with the financial aid dilemma. Facing ever stiffer competition from sister institu­ tions that are increasing financial aid budgets to attract students, Wilkes has sought to hold down increases in both tuition and the total amount allocated for financial aid. Financial assistance to students now represents about 15 percent of our operating bud­ get (next year s budget is $34,600,000). Many independent colleges and universities are devoting 20 percent, some as high as 25 percent of their operating budgets, to financial aid. Since 1980, independent sector institutions across the country have increased finan­ cial aid by 250 percent. States have increased their support to students by 135 percent and the federal government grants have actually gone down by two percent, with feder­ al loans going up 100 percent in this same period. Thus financial aid is crucial if inde­ pendent colleges and universities are to remain accessible to moderate income stu­ dents. But too much aid can put an institution at financial risk, particularly if there is a serious enrollment shortfall sustained over two or three years. Wilkes has tried to continue its tradition of providing aid to those students whose families demonstrate financial eligibility. Nearly 80 percent of the students attending the University receive some form of financial aid. At the same time. Wilkes has gradually expanded its merit-based aid to attract the academically strongest students. The University Scholarship represents such a step. Coming in the same year as the announcement of the new Pharmacy Doctoral program, which inspired an increase in applications of academically outstanding students (not all interested in Pharmacyl, this new program seemed a prudent expansion of our financial aid strategy to strengthen the overall academic profile of the student body while not reducing the amount of money dedicated to need-based aid. We made this decision with the conscious aware­ ness that the great Wilkes story continues to be of the high school student who has not yet demonstrated his or her true potential, but catches fire when at Wilkes and gradu­ ates with distinction, ready for top graduate or professional schools and real success in the future. We will remain true to this tradition while also trying to attract the most out­ standing high school students who we know can also benefit from a rigorous Wilkes education. Jeff Zapotczny A native of Swoyersville, Zapotczny is a student at Wyoming Valley West High School, where he is a mem­ ber of the marching and jazz bands and writes for the school's literary maga­ zine and newspaper. Zapotczny is consider­ ing a major in English or Engineering, and has already taken several Wilkes courses through the Young Scholars Program. He plans to join the crew team, and perhaps work on the radio station and Tlic Beacon. "I became well acquainted with Wilkes early on." says Zapotczny. “1 saw no reason to go away for college when I have such an opportunityjust across the river." 19 �COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Wilkes Universe Sports Teams Achieve Best Seasons In Years by Tom McGuire '85, Sports Information Director “It's as good as it s ever ■ : .. at right now." Phil Gianficaro Citizens' Voice Sports Writer Success. That one word best describes how the Wilkes ath­ letic teams have fared in the 1993-94 sports season. From the national playoff appear­ ance by the football team, to the ECAC Championship of the field hockey team, to the ECAC playoff appearance of the men's basketball team, to the national recognition achieved by wrestling coach John Reese for his 5OOth win. to the MAC championship of the baseball team and the MAC playoff appearance of the softball team, success has been written all over Wilkes athletics this year. How sweet it is. Wilkes's success has not been limited to the teams— several individual players and coaches have also joined in winning several awards. In field hockey, senior Toni Farinella was named a third team All-American, the first such honor ever for a Wilkes field hockey player. Farinella’s coach, Addy Malatesta also was honored as the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom League Coach of the Year after the Lady Colonels posted a record of 11-8-1 and won the MAC Freedom League title. In football, two players, junior Jake Cole and senior lason Feese each earned AllAmerican honors. Head Coach Joe DeMelfi also brought home several awards, including the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League Coach of the Year, Kodak Region 2 Division III Coach of the Year, and the crown jewel of coaching awards, the Jostens Division III National Coach of the Year. DeMelfi guided the Colonels to their best regular season ever with a 10-0 mark and a trip to the NCAA playoffs for the first time in school history. In women's tennis, the doubles team of senior Karen Beling and sophomore Jessica Bixler won the Middle Atlantic Conference Doubles champi­ onship for the first time in school history. John Reese became only the second collegiate wrestling coach in the nation to reach 500 career wins. And the men's basketball team had its best season ever, reaching the 20-win plateau for the first time in school history. The spring was just as suc­ cessful, with the baseball team winning the MAC champi­ onship for the first time since 1977 and coach Bob Duiiba walking off with Freedom League Coach of the year hon­ ors. The softball team had its second best season ever, set­ ting several school records in the process. Along with outstanding coaches in each sport, part of the rea­ son for more and more success at Wilkes can be traced to the outstanding facilities on campus. Colonel football players celebrate after capturing the MAC Championship in November 1993. With the Marts Center and Henry Gymnasium and the newly renovated fieldhouse at Ralston Field, shining stars on each side of the Susquehanna River, student-athletes now have two great places to refine their game. 'We now showcase our facilities to our recruits like never before," says Wilkes Athletic Director and men's soccer coach Phil Wingert. "The Ralston Field area is now a starting point when we have a recruit on campus." The modern facilities "allow our coaches to empha­ size the commitment the administration has made to athletics," he adds. "The improvements have also helped with student retention." Wilkes Associate Athletic Director and field hockey coach Addy Malatesta agrees. "There is no doubt that the quality facilities, field maintenance, and the avail­ ability of good equipment go hand in hand to attract more serious student-athletes to a collegiate program," says Malatesta. While those who view Wilkes athletics on a daily basis see a marked level of improvement, the true mark of success is how Wilkes is viewed by those in the com­ munity. In every aspect the athlet­ ic programs at Wilkes have grown tremendously over the last few years," says Citizens' Voice sports writer Phil Gianficaro, who has been cover>ng Wilkes athletics since 1982. It s as good as it's ever been at Wilkes right now." Florida s Player of the Year to Attend Wilkes Tampa Catholic High School senior "After I saw the tape I told Elijah Powell, Florida's 2-A Player of the (DiBernardo) I wanted to recruit the tail­ Year, has announced that he will continue back (Powell). He laughed and said that his academic and athletic career at Elijah Powell could go anywhere he Wilkes University this fall. wanted on a football scholarship." After talking with another Tampa A 5'6", 165 pound tailback, Powell was named the 2-A Player of the Year in Catholic assistant. Calvin McGee. Jones met with Powell and found he was inter­ the state of Florida by the Florida ested in Pharmacy. Athletic Coaches Association this past year. "Elijah is very academically oriented" said Jones. "He has a 3.2 grade point At Tampa Catholic, average and the first ques­ Powell rushed for 3,655 tion he asked was not yards in three seasons about football, but about while scoring 37 touch­ the Pharmacy program at downs. This past year Wilkes. That showed me Powell rushed for 1,538 that he is a special kind of yards and 20 touchdowns student-athlete." while leading the high "Coming from a very school to an 8-3 record and poor area of Tampa, Elijah a spot in the state playoffs. knows that he wants to In addition to being I make something of his life," named the Florida 2-A added lones. "He isn't conPlayer of the Year, Powell r cerned at what level he will was named a first team 2-A I play football because he All-State player, and the Elijah Powell ■ knows football will take Tampa Tribune 1-A and 2-A care of itself." Player of the Year. "Elijah knows football is just a means Powell selected Wilkes over scholar­ to an end,' added Tampa Catholic Head ship offers from Florida A & M, Coach Bob Henriquez. "He has a career Southwestern Louisiana and Marshall, in mind and understands that a strong among others. academic program is what will help him "I want to major in pharmacy." said achieve his goals. Our whole staff is Powell. "With the University starting a excited about the opportunity that Elijah pharmacy program this year, that was a will have at Wilkes' big part of the reason why 1 wanted to go Wilkes head coach ]oe DeMelfi is to Wilkes." excited about getting a student-athlete Wilkes is now admitting students for like Powell. the Doctor of Pharmacy program which "Elijah has great skills both in the begins this Fall. The only doctoral pro­ classroom and on the football field," gram in Northeastern Pennsylvania, it is said DeMelfi. "He will definitely be an a six-year professional program leading impact player from the very start." to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Powell will get a chance to display Powell was recruited to Wilkes by his talents on September 10th when the Colonels Assistant Coach Butch lones, a Colonels open their 1994 season against former assistant coach with the Tampa Division II Southern Connecticut Bay Buccaneers, lones, who has University. Wilkes will open defense of remained in contact with high school its Middle Atlantic Conference crown the coaches in the Tampa area, first saw following week in a home game against Powell in action on a videotape given to Lebanon Valley. him by his friend, Tampa Catholic - Toot McGuire '85 Assistant Coach Matt DiBernardo. 21 �HOMECOMING Reunion At Sea A/Iake a splash at the ultimate alumni get-together! The Alumni Association has created a Bermudian cruise pack­ age especially for graduates of Bucknell University lunior College, Wilkes College and Wilkes University. The seven-day trip aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Dreamward departs August 6 at 5 p.m. from New York City. The cruise itinerary includes I ;. ■ ~ two days each at the ports of St. George's and Hamilton. Bermuda. The special alumni rate of $1,344 per per­ son includes stateroom accommoda­ tions. all meals with gratuity' included, entertainment aboard ship, special cocktail reception and port charges. For information or reservations, contact Enterprise Travel Agency at (717| 366-1166 or the Alumni Office. — Wilkes Introduces 1 Alumni I Ring The Alumni Association has commissioned Keepsake jewel­ ers to design and create a signet ring and pendant especially for alumni of Wilkes College and Wilkes University. These lovely remembrances are hand-crafted in 10 or 14 karat gold and bear the Wilkes University seal. The men's signet ring is $299 for 10 karat or $399 for 14 karat. The women's signet ring is $249 for 10 karat or $299 for 14 karat. The women's pendant is $259, available in 14 karat only. Prices do not include the $7 shipping to be added to the total amount of the order. A 22 Wilkes Universe 10-payment interest-free monthly installment plan is available through Keepsake. Order forms can be obtained through the Alumni Office. To order direct, call Keepsake toll-free at 1-800-707-7700. ------ -------- Bring Wilkes Home With You Remember the beautiful, classic architecture of the Wilkes neighbor­ hood? Now you can take that architec­ ture home. Pencil sketches of Weckesser Hall and the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House are now available on engraved prints, coffee mugs, teeshirts and sweatshirts. These Wilkes University mementos make excellent gifts. The laser-engraved prints feature a classic pencil-sketch of Weckesser Hall mounted in a beautiful metallic gold frame. The price of the package is $50. The coffee mugs feature a drawing of the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House. The II ounce mugs are navy and white and are microwave-safe. They are $7.95 each or $25 for a set of four. The Classic Ash T-Shirt featuring Weckesser Hall is printed in Navy and Gold. These 100 percent cotton teeshirts are available in large and extra­ large and are $12 each. The heavyweight cotton sweatshirts, also ash in color, display the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House, framed by "Wilkes University," in navy and gold. The sweatshirts are available in large and extra-large and are $35 each. To purchase any of the items listed, contact the Alumni Office. For further information on Alumni activities, contact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES U Wilkes University, P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18766 Nominations Accepted For Alumni Award The Wilkes University Alumni Association is currently accepting nomi­ nations for The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to a Wilkes alumnus who exhibits the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and adopted by the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Man." A current officer, immediate past president of the Alumni Association, or employees or trustees of Wilkes University can not be considered for this award. The award will be presented by the President of the Alumni Association at the annual Summer Commencement program on September 1, 1994. The recipient must be present Nominations should be sent to the Alumni Association, Please include the name and class year of your nominee as well as reasons for placing your candi­ date in nomination. Olivia Named Distinguished Young Alumnus for 1994 The Wilkes University Alumni Association congratulates Robert Olivia '86, the 1994 recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. Olivia is orchestra librarian at the New England Conservatory of Music. He was the 1992 winner of the Artists International Young Artists Competition which awarded him the opportunity to debut at Carnegie Hall on April 3, 1993. Olivia is the son of two Wilkes alum­ ni, Eileen '59 and the late Robert R. Olivia '59. o/' J/eeks truth, for without truth there can be no understanding; •Assesses vision, for we know that vision precedes all great attainment; £7s aware of the diversity of ideas and beliefs that exists among all people; NYC Alumni Benefit Features "Beauty and The Beast" The next stop on the alumni tour is the Big Apple, where Wilkes alumni are invited to indulge in the elegance and excitement of New York City, while showing support for the Alumni Association. The moil beautiful torr Han rrrr laid commo lift on llroodnay. J^as faith in the power of ideals to shape the lives of each of US; <%nows that mankind's progress requires intellectual vigor, moral courage, and physi­ cal endurance; J^fas ethical standards by which to live; respects the reli­ gious convictions of all people; ^Participates constructively in the social, economic, cultural, and political life of the commu­ nity; Communicates ideas in a man­ ner that assures understanding, for understanding unites us all in our search for truth. developed by Eugene S. Farley and the Wilkes College faculty. Wilkes University is in the process of creating a business and entrepreneurial journal to aid in the networking of alumni. This new journal will include profiles on outstanding business pro­ fessionals and a directory of graduates working in business. In order to update our pool of infor­ mation, questionnaires were mailed recently to alumni in the business field. If you are involved in business or entre­ preneurial ventures and haven't received a questionnaire, please write to: Wilkes University Professional Journal University Relations Office P.O. Box 111,Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 or call I-800-WILKES U extension 4779. Beauty hicBeast A A K XX M I' 1 <■ XI- hbbukii aniuKit-raiawHW'MMi'uauTimn Cultivates inner resources and spiritual strength, for they enrich our daily living and sustain us in times of crisis; Wilkes Plans Business Journal The highlight of the lune 17th New York City Alumni Benefit will be the Disney musical "Beauty and The Beast." The 8 p.m. performance will take place at the Palace Theatre, Broadway and 47th Street. Tickets for the show are $85 for one orchestra seat. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wilkes University Alumni Association. There also will be a pre-show buffet reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Museum Cafe Cabaret in the Embassy Suites Hotel, which is located above the Palace Theatre. Tickets for the reception are $40 per person. A special alumni bus will be depart­ ing from Wilkes-Barre the day of the show. Tickets for the bus ride are $20 per person. For tickets and information con­ cerning this special alumni event, please contact the Alumni Office. ------ *------ We are interested in hearing of your career developments, family news and community activities for inclusion in the journal. Please include your class year, major field of study, any honors you received and advanced degrees. Events Calendar June 17, 1994 New York City Alumni Benefit, “Beauty and the Beast” at the Palace Theatre. Pre-show buf­ fet reception. August 6-13, 1994 Bermuda Cruise from New York City on Norwegian Cruise Line Dreamward. October 7-9,1994 Homecoming Weekend - will include reunion for the classes of '79, '84, and 89. Look for an expanded Class Notes section in Hie Inly edition of tile Alumni lournal. 23 �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS Political Correctness The Coonskin Cap of the 90's 6y Anthony L. Liuzzo, J .D., Pft.D. I have always been a pushover for a fad. Forty years ago, you could spot me right away, the slightly over­ weight child in the Davy Crockett coonskin cap, swinging wildly inside of my hula hoop. So. it should be no surprise that about two years ago. I could not resist becoming firmly entrenched in the great political movement of our day. which some people refer to as "political correct­ ness." It started out innocently enough. Terms like "Senior Citizen" and "African-American" slipped their way into my vocabulary, replacing "elder­ ly" and "black." I rooted against the Atlanta Braves in the World Series because of the team's insensitivity to Native Americans. Soon after, things began to deteri­ orate. Girls became women or pre­ women, depending upon their age. and fat persons presented an alter­ native body image. "Handicapped" evolved rapidly into "disabled." then "differently abled," and finally, "handi-capable." Even my cat. who emulates my every emotion, began swatting me if 1 temporarily lapsed and referred to her as my pet. She had become my "animal compan­ ion," this elevation in status being accompanied, of course, by dolphinfree people tuna replacing her 9 lives. I purchased 'The Official Politically Correct Dictionary And Handbook," committed it to mem­ ory, and set about to embarrass, coerce and otherwise threaten those around me who would not conform to the movement. My domestic incarceration survivor (wife), who for years complained about my non-traditionally ordered (sloppy) and motivationally defi­ cient (lazy) existence, threatened to leave me if I continued in this cere­ brally challenged (stupid) ideology. My response to her was that I would continue sensitizing others until the day 1 became metabolically different (dead). I became aware that even the term “politically correct" was no longer politically correct, being replaced by "multiculturally sensi­ tive.” I was truly at the cutting edge. Now it’s happened, almost overnight. The new movement, known as the "politically correct backlash" has arrived. 1 am forced to relearn my old vocabulary and establish overtones of sexism and other forms of intolerance. Maybe, I should just search through myattic for my old coonskin cap to cover my follicularly challenged, oops. I mean bald, head. But I draw the line at the hula hoop. Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. now offering a special anniversary historical 64 Even my cat, wfto emulates my every emotion, began swatting me if I temporarily lapsed and referred to her as my pet. She had become my ‘animal companion.’99 ailas and poster. 24 Elit IDilktS ainfoersitp ®istorirat atlas the Wilkes University Campus Shoppe or mail a check or r;moneyVisitorder, along with tile order form, to Wilkes University Campus Shoppe, 187 South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766. Mastercard and Visa are also accepted. ! ratify : 1 ' Item I __________ I I -------- — 1__________ I I S5.00 S6.50 Atlas Poster & Atlas Postage Total | Please ship to: Grad year Name | Address g State ) [I Phone ( I Expiration Date .1 Card Number !■.... 810.00 Tax (Pa. Residents add 6%) I i H Total Each Poster | City------------ Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D, is Associate Professor of Business Administration at Wilkes University. “Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence,” is adorned in the University colors of blue and gold. Il features images of 35 campus build­ ings and residence halls shadowed by the Wilkes University logo and the Burns Alumni Bell Tower. — i Signature _ S2.50 he Wilkes University Historical Atlas chronicles the physical development of the University from its beginning as Bucknell University Junior College to the present. Using photographs, maps and historical data, the Atlas reflects on the families who built the. mansions bordering the Susquehanna River. The closing section, "From College to University,” is a fresh look at the future of Wilkes. Wilkes University is moving toward the future, while retaining the splendor of its �I � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/be95a5b3d082982c25afab473966103e.pdf e1a85648c3f387e2a803482e7f19fc83 PDF Text Text �from the editor who Was Gene Farley? ■Farley *as a ^'^sfeeTmeritus Joe Wiendl crystallized the WILKES UNIVERSE Volume 1 Number 2 Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Christine Liberaski Editorial Assistants Karen tones Stacy Kline '98 Jean Pall Nicole Simmons '95 Sports Editor Tom McGuire '85 Director of Alumni Anthony J. Shipuia 78 Design Projects by Design Corporation Photography Curtis Salonick Kostas Mallios Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon. Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas B. Hadzor Vice President for Development Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Wilkes Universe is published three times a year by Wilkes University's University Relations Office and distributed free to alumni and friends of the University. Comments, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed Submit all correspondence to Vaughn Shinkus, Publications Manager, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre. PA 18766, or call 1-800-WILKES U. exten­ sion 4779. Contents lnOnerSnf nearly everyone who attended, taught or mopped sentiment of lyig7Q WQrds )jke -staunch; , floors a. th‘S tu describe Wilkes's first president Dr. p nene S Fa ley-and he was all of those. But for more than 30 Se wa S guiding force behind Bucknell University Junior College and Wilkes College, through good times and bad. You might say he was this institution's'conscience. So we didn’t know quite what to expect when we sent new com­ munications assistant Christine Liberaski searching for information about hip culture on the Wilkes campus of 25 years ago. Would Dr. Farley have tolerated hippies at his Wilkes College? Did students dare protest the Vietnam war, or grow long hair, or even listen to rock and roll? After all, Dr. Farley was not fond of social rebellion. We also asked Chris to compare life at Wilkes in 1969 to that of today That was the easy part: today, there is no Gene Farley. In fact, most of today's Wilkes students don't even know who he was, although some recognize his name from the Eugene Shedden Farley Library. Can you imagine any Wilkes student of 1969 not knowing Dr. Farley? "He was a typical authoritarian leader, which was not uncommon for that time," said Jane Lampe-Groh, dean of Student Affairs, who began at Wilkes in 1969. "Yet, he could be kind and compassionate." Indeed,some of the more radical changes that shaped this cam­ pus took place after Farley stepped down as president in 1970. It was then Wilkes began to let down its hair a little bit—curfews were lifted and some of the more stringent rules were abandoned. "Certainly in terms of growing up it was the right time,” said Lampe-Groh, "because these types of strong authoritative leaders couldn't survive in the 70's." If Farley was dogmatic, it was not without good reason, according to Professor Emeritus Charles B. Reif. It was true that he struck sparks with a lot of people," said Reif, but Dr. Farley had a dream. He had a course to achieve that dream and he was a fighter. Only he knew how close to sinking was that frail vessel, and he was the one who was charged with keeping it afloat." When Dr. Farley passed on in 1974, Wilkes would continue to thrive under the outstanding leadership of presidents Francis !c e ini, Robert Capin and, today. Christopher Breiseth. oday s Wilkes students-whether or not they know his namethe course6 Campus if Dr EuSene s- Farley hadn't charted Sincerely, A ^twJL /), Vaugnn A. Shinkus '91 Editor Profile Pace 4 A Visit to Japan A Wilkes delegation recently made the first journey to Tamagawa University in Japan as part of a continuing educational exchange program. Page 8 Looking Back on Woodstock On the 25th anniversary of the event that personifies the '60's, Wilkes alums recollect life on the Wilkes campus at the time and how it fit—or didn't fit—with the hippie stereotype. Page 14 Banking on the Community Robert Motley ‘73 M'81 emphasizes personalized customer service as executive vice presi­ dent of a newly-opened Wilkes-Barre community bank. Departments Page 2 On Campus - Construction begins on the neiv $7 million classroom building. Page 18 Presidential Perspective - Wilkes as "the microcosm of the macrocosm." Page 20 Colonels of Excellence - Field hockey player Kim Kaskel '95 puts team first. Page 22 Homecoming - Judge Jeremiah Berk ‘63 receives Farley Memorial Award. Page 24 Afterthoughts - Channel surfing with Professor Tony Liuzzo. w On the Cover A sea of humanity at Woodstock '94, held in August on an 840-acre farm in Saugerties, New York, near the sight of the original 1969 event. More than 160,000 attended the three-day festival. —Photo by Kostas Mallios �ON CAMPUS____________________________________________ ___ _ —” Wilkes Universe Cam mi <? Construction Begins UO Graham Named New Dean of Pharmacy 6y stepf,anie Geyer, distant Director of University Wilkes took a ground­ breaking step toward ren­ ovating its campus recent­ ly, as the site for a new S7 Dr. Bernard Graham, former associ­ ate dean of the College of Pharmacy at million classroom build­ Idaho State University, has been ing was prepared for con­ struction. named dean of Pharmacy at Wilkes University, The official shovel-turn­ where he will ing was held on oversee the September 13 to com­ planning and memorate the beginning of construction on the implementa­ tion of the r.ew 55 -XX) square-foot ’.. ’ ;: . new Doctor of reuse the Schoo- of Libera; Arts and Pharmacy H jmar. Sciences and the Schoo! of Business degree Dr. Bernard Graham Society and Ptfoifo Policy, afong with common facili­ ties such as computer labs, classrooms, student and faculty lounges Set to program. Graham brings nearly 25 years of experience in educa­ tion and industry to Wilkes. At Idaho Turning the soil nt groundbreaking ceremonies are. from left. President Christopher N. Breiseth; Andrew Mazzeo ’95. Student Government President, Wilkes-Barre Mayor Lee Namey 68. Chairman of the Board of Trustees Eugene Roth '57; and graduate student Cheryl Javer M ’95. State, he was instrumental in the development and implementation of is an entryway which leads into the office suite improvement project ratory buildings. The physics; identity for the for each dean of the which began in August, southern half will form two schools which cur­ schools. 1993. In addition to the the residential section A special effort classroom and office where many of the resi­ was made to building, Wilkes will dence halls are located. oped and presented courses in physi­ preserve some of the trees begin renovations to the The plan also calls for cal pharmacy, pharmacy calculations, Stark Learning Center additional parking facili­ which were nuclear pharmacy, health physics and and its laboratories to ties within the southern environmental restoration. His accommodate the new Doctor of Pharmacy pro­ quad, as well as a green­ way, which will span the research efforts have focused on gram. A new student union and dining facility also will be constructed. middle of the campus. Wilkes has also final­ ronmental monitoring issues. He has ized a new parking plan works and has served as the principal which increases the num­ investigator for numerous grants and throughout the campus. Faced in brief: of a deep reddish- brown. the structure will provide a link CAMPUS AT kWORKj older build­ ings and the Greentree WILKES UNIVERSITY newer build­ ings on campus. Multiple gables on the street side of the building have been designed to continue the scale and rhythm of the grand old houses. On each end of the building 2 construction site of the new building. Experts from between the distinguished located on the Nurseries in Allentown were contract­ ed to relocate a hydrangea tree and two holly trees to new areas near Evans Hall and the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center The construction of this facility is the latest step Capin Hall, located on South Franklin Street, is currently undergoing ren­ ovation and is slated for completion this fall The campus building the classroom and labo­ of student affairs for the College of Pharmacy. in the rear of Weckessef tioning and plumbing equipment store, from 1933 until 1988. Mrs. Munson was a lyric soprano and sang with area choral groups and as a soloist at the First United Methodist Church of Wilkes-Barre and the Church of Christ Uniting, —Stephanie Geyer pi !sa:isi ‘ As an educator. Graham has devel­ health physics and radiological envi­ ■ co-authored 35 refereed scholarly . y During a four-year tenure as senior health physicist and environmental ■ / I f._ contracts at Idaho State. I. DoiuiW Munson, center, ivitfi Vice President for Development Tom Hmizor unit President Cfiristopfier N. Breisetfi group supervisor with Pennsylvania may park in the lot between Chase Hall an acre campus into two dis- academic quadrangle Which «i" house all of administrative officer and the director Visitors who obtain a short term parking Pa5S Stark Learning Center °r hal maSThenorthern arf,V encompass an programs, serving as a primary' ber of student spaces. Project will divide the 27- A resident of Edwardsville. Munson recently made a gift of S250.000 in memory of his late wife, Marion. The couple owned Climate Equipment, an air condi­ Kingston. An acquaintance through local civic clubs of Wilkes’s first presi­ dent, Dr. Eugene Farley. Munson has followed the school’s progress for many years. "I know that Marion would be glad to know that we're supporting the school and especially the students,’’ said Munson. The University' recently invested SI million to renovate and expand the Munson Fieldhouse. The improvements—which include new weight and training rooms, offices, a conference room, and several new locker rooms—were completed in time for the football team's championship season last fall. The baseball, softball, field hockey, and men’s and women's soccer and ten­ nis teams also use the facilities. traditional doctoral Pharmacy semester, the new facility will help create a stronger rently have departments Wilkes University will host a cer­ emony and reception Saturday, October 22 to dedicate the 1. Donald and Marion E. Munson Fieldhouse. The reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the field­ house, with the program to follow at noon in the lobby. The Wilkes University Colonels Football team will meet Widener University' at 1 p.m. on Ralston Field. the University's traditional and non- open for the Fail 1995 in a $25 million campus Fieldhouse Gets Naming Gift Power and Light Company in Hall. University Relation5 i«u’ Graham received a Bachelor of Science degree from Albany College of and South Carolina state pharmacy responsibility for environmental, Pharmacy at Union University, and boards. meteorological and nuclear planning Masters and Doctoral degrees from programs. He also formerly served as the School of Pharmacy and Doreen Zobre and has two sons. Bernard William and Paul William. associate professor for the College of Pharmacal Sciences at Purdue Nicole Simmons '95 can Pharmacy at the University of South University. He has been a registered tributed to this article- Carolina. J pharmacist with the Vermont, Indiana Allentown, Graham had administrative Graham is married to the former —Nicol? Simmons 3 �Wilkes Universe A Visit to Japan by '‘/augftn A. Sftinftus ‘9j bowls of the stringy noodles. But they couldn't keep up with their host, Tamagawa Education Department chairman Yasutada Takahashi, who once ate 108 bowls in a soba noodle-eating contest. "There were some unique foods." says Polachek. “But we kept an open mind and tried them.” S::.<r U-mfciq; travelled irith the American delegation throughout much of their time in Tokyo. T May weather pro. :ded a" appropriate backdrop fcrtre iush trees and gardens of riyotc lapa."; As the American rir.-.t eh the narrow streets and toured the tern pies of the old capita; they ’.■.ere overcome ;. :th an emotion none of them ccuid adequately describe. Call it Japan can do that to you says undergraduate Darlene Jones '95. At certain times it would hit ;. pu. You know those things have been there for years; that centuries ago people proba­ bly stood there and admired the same things you are. I ve never had that reeling before ’ it was sort of sublime, adds Andrew Mits, a 1990 teacher cer­ tification graduate. There was a lot of spirit there—the history. 4 the agedness of it. It was a real intangible feeling." Mits and Jones, along with undergraduate Nancy Bingham ‘96, graduate student Kei Takahashi and assistant profes­ sor of Education Dr. Diane Polachek '78, were in Japan as part of Wilkes University's contin­ uing educational exchange pro­ gram with Tamagawa University. A balance of education and recre­ ation, the 10-day trip included tours of public and private lapanese schools, and excursions to Mt. Fuji. Hakone and Kyoto The trip began at Tamagawa University in the village of from?! a30'rninutetrain ride tram Tokyo. Excited, but exhaust ed after nearly 24 hours of travel the group was comforted by the ' hosP|ta ity °f their hosts, who included Tamagawa officials and students who had visited Wilkes in March. After a night's rest, they toured the Tamagawa campus, and met with faculty, students and university- president Oshiaki Obara. The group s first weekend excursion was to Mt. Fuji and Hakone. At the 9000 feet mark of ■Mt. Fuji, they stopped at a tem­ ple where it is customary to pray for a good climb. The Japanese believe that ghosts reside in the forest surrounding the mountain, and the group was not taking am chances "It's best to have some spirit al protection," notes Mits. Along the way, they ate a 1course Japanese meal at a sc113 noodle restaurant. In the tra< >-d -seated tional lapanese manneron the floor—they slurped do*11 "All the beauty comes together in a Japanese meal," she adds. “Not only was it a culinary experi­ ence; it was a cultural experience." Another highlight, according to the group, was their trip to the sulfur springs at Hakone, where it is customary to eat a blackened hard-boiled egg for good luck. The Japanese believe that doing this will add a year to your life. And Polachek has proof it works—she ate one with a 98year-old Japanese man "We had a beautiful weekend in the countryside," she said. EDUCATION: JAPAN AND U.S. After the weekend of leisure and relaxation, the group returned to Tamagawa to further study the Japanese educational system. The prospective teachers talked shop with their lapanese counterparts and compared their educational systems. According to Polachek, the Japanese people have a lot of good things to say about education in the United States. In fact, she says, many Japanese parents encourage their children to study in America. Michiya Fujikashi, a professor who taught at Wilkes a year ago, is one example—he hopes to someday send his children to Wilkes. The American delegation was impressed that the Japanese inte­ grate technology into the class­ room at a very early age—kinder­ gartners use computers to design pictures and tell stories. But at the high school level, they found that Japanese instructors empha­ size rote and drill over problem solving and creative thinking. "If the Japanese could learn anything from us,” says Polachek. "it's that they need to focus more on interaction, interactive educa­ tion and cooperative learning." Steeped in tradition, the Japanese system is changing slowly, says Polachek. Last year, when a group of teachers from Tamagawa visited Wilkes and other schools in the eastern United States, they acknowledged the need to integrate interactive learning to their system. It is this type of cross-cultural learning that makes the Wilkes-Tamagawa program so vital. SISTER INSTITUTIONS The educational exchange pro­ gram began in 1991, when Tamagawa University was estab­ lished as Wilkes's sister institu­ tion. Soon after, the first delega- From left: Kei Takahashi. Dr. Diane Polachek 78, Nnncy Bingham '96 and Darlene lones '95 pose in front of Mt. Fuji. A here a Lit of spirit theretfie history, the ngedness -4. 99 off it. Andrew Mits 90 Vr 5 �PROFILE tion from Tamagawa visited Wilkes, followed by other group in ,092 and 1993. Because of the expense involved in travelling The Golden Temple in Kyoto, Japan. from the United States to Japan-cost for the American students was more than S1800 this is the first time a Wilkes del egation has gone to lapan. But Polachek, who coordinates the program, is hopeful that a second group will return next year. This cross-cultural learning is impor­ tant, she says, because it expands the students perspec­ tive of the state of education in today's world. "We would be remiss if we did not extend our borders, says Polachek. "The world is getting smaller all the time so you can't just depend upon what's happen­ ing in your own city, your own state—even your own nation. You have to think globally. Language and culture should not be barri­ ers to learning." According to Polachek, the program also nurtures a respect for diversity. In addition to its educational focus, the trip was a chance for the American students to absorb Japanese culture. Luckily they were prepared. Each had stud ied the language, and Kei Takahash' knew the subject well—she's frorn Japan, the daughter of Professor Takahashi For weeks prior to the trip, the group met to study Japanese language and culture. "I've been planning to do this since 1 entered Wilkes," says Jones who plans to teach English in Japan after she receives her degree in May "I've been very interested in Japanese language and culture for many years." CULTURAL LESSONS The group learned quickly that the Japanese keep a very' hectic schedule, going to bed late and get­ ting up very early. As a result, many Japanese sleep while standing on commuter trains on their way to and from work. "You see a lot of tired lapanese people," says Polachek. And that lifestyle begins in school, where students face immense pressure to succeed. In addition to their regular studies, many students attend Jtifeu—or cram school—for 20 hours a week. Dr. Diane Polachek '78 Sludents at levels front hi d 6 And there is evidence that this fast-paced lifestyle takes a toll: the suicide rate among lapanese teens is alarmingly high. Yet Japan is a place where the family is still very much intact. A child's support system often includes the extended fam­ ily—grandparents, aunts and uncles. Mothers nur­ ture within their children a respect for teachers, a respect for school and a respect for their peers. It's a lesson Americans could learn from the Japanese, says Polachek, since the family plays a crucial role in a child's educational development. "We need to make our Andrew Mits '90 exchanges "high-fives" with two young lapanese friends. prospective teachers aware that it is crucial and it can University professor, since there hangings, sushi dishes, and work," she says. "We need to are so few female university pro­ Japanese pottery'. encourage our teachers to keep fessors in Japan. But women are But when it came time to more open lines of communica­ making progress—though slow­ leave, they realized they were tak­ tion with our parents; to get the ly—in the Japanese gender bat­ ing home more than souvenirs— parent and the family more tle, says Jones. they were also taking friendships involved." "A lot of people have the idea established with the lapanese The Japanese also focus on that (Japanese) women are sub­ students and teachers who accountability: being responsible servient, sweet and compliant," accompanied them throughout for yourself and for your school she says. "But they're quite the trip. and respecting property. This is strong. They'll catch up in time." "There was a real bonding evident at Tamagawa, where high among the students." says school and junior high school Polachek. "They were literally "AN EMOTIONAL students sweep the campus hanging on to us. It was an FAREWELL ” grounds and prune its gardens. emotional farewell." "Japan is as alien to our After two days in Kyoto, the Extending the TamagawaWestern world as you can get," group returned to Tokyo for the Wilkes cultural exchange, many says Mits. "They don't see things remainder of the trip. There they of those friendships have contin­ the way we do. They believe in sponsored an "American Night," ued across the miles through let­ doing everything to support the where they shared American spe­ ters and phone calls. group." cialties such as Hershey's kisses, "The lapanese are genuinely The cultural differences are lasagna. Cracker lack, and beautiful people—totally also noticeable with regard to American songs with their embracing," says Polachek. gender equity. It's a man's world lapanese hosts. "It was a vibrant experience." in lapan, says Polachek. Many of At Asnfcnsa, a lapanese market, the people she met were sur­ the Americans bought gifts such prised to find that she is a as chopsticks, kimonos, wall ~— 7 �Wilkes Universe A walk down memory lane—through the tnu Woodstock, Wilkes and the World by Christine Liberaski Communications Assistant ,lear the Sjlc of lfle origina[ 1969 event. Goopy, heavy mud. The brown, saturated earth made Woodstock '94 a giant Slip N’ Slide. The same could be said for the original Woodstock. Around the world and here at Wilkes, the past 25 years have ushered in significant social, politi­ cal and economic changes. However, when it comes down to it, some things are still the same—like the fact that dirt and rain, plus hun­ dreds of thousands of people, still equal a slimy, slippery mess. The original Woodstock was not only an event, but the defining charac­ teristic of a generation. It was the summer of 1969 and it was the height of the United State's involvement in the Vietnam War. On cam­ puses across the country, including Wilkes College, students protested the war and social injustices. These young men and women were disenchant­ ed with the American Dream and the American government, but they decided together they could make a difference. Twenty-five years later, many of their children are feeling some of these same feelings. Though Woodstock '94 attracted people from all age groups, the majority of the estimated 250,000 concert-goers were between 18 and 20-something years old. These members of Generation X, as they've been dubbed, have a new set of problems and com­ plaints. THE WOODSTOCK GENERATION Don Ronchetti '72, remembers life at Wilkes around the time of Woodstock. He didn't call himself a hippie back then, but others did. For some reason he can't remember, he talked him­ self out of going .to Woodstock. "No one thought Woodstock would turn out to be what it is con­ sidered today. So I didn't go. I went to other con­ certs that summer." says Ronchetti, of Kingston. Now an art teacher, Ronchetti remembers hanging out in what was called the "Commons" during his days at Wilkes. He and his friends had long hair—when their parents allowed it—and they talked about music and getting the country out of the war. He even remembers a Vietnam protest in which he marched from Public Square back to campus. Ronchetti admits, though, that he and his friends were a minority that at first took a lot of harassment from other students and faculty. But as years and the war dragged on, people start­ ed accepting them and their beliefs more and more. "Yes. there were some 'hippies' here, but they stood out more by their dress than anything else," says lane Lampe-Groh, current dean of Student Affairs who began her career at Wilkes in luly 1969. as dean of women Muddy Woodstockers are passed through the audience at Woodstock '94. Some things are still the same—like the fact that dirt and rain, plus hundreds of thousands of people, still equal a slimy, slip­ pery mess. v 9 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE About the Photographer Several of the photographs which appear with this article were taken on location at Woodstock '94 by Kostas Mallios, the newly-appointed director of Wilkes University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Mallios covered Woodstock for Musicoekdotiki Music Publications, a European music magazine publisher based in Athens. Greece He formerly served as executive editor for the company, which produces five maga­ zines in 11 countries of the European Community and Newly Independent States. Now a contributing editor for Musicoekdotiki. Mallios says he couldn't resist the chance to cover Woodstock '94. "You don't pass up the opportunity for potential monumental impact." he says. "It was such a big spectacle. Something like that cannot be missed." Still, he believes Woodstock '94 missed its mark of recreating the original event. "It wasn’t about the 60s," says Mallios. "It had its own identity. It was a giant event and spectacle in its own rite, and was one of the biggest marketing efforts in recent memory. They milked it dry." As different as the two industries might seem, Mallios believes his experience in the music publishing business helps him as director of the SBDC. In both areas you are dealing with capital markets ’ he says. "A lot of my responsibility at SBDC is working to get market penetration either with clients or within industry." One of 14 centers associated with the Pennsylvania Small Business Kostas Mallios Development Centers. Wilkes SBDC provides free in-depth assistance to potential and existing businesses in Luzerne. Carbon. Columbia and Schuylkill counties. Since Mallios took over as director in July, he has been developing an operational plan that will outreach to the entire com­ munity. Mallios received a bachelor's degree in marketing management from Siena College, Loudonville. He earned an M.B.A. in management and technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he also served as project director/consultant for the Center for Entrepreneurship of New Technological Ventures. Previously, Mallios served as the director of operations for Paper House Productions, an international greeting card company. He also is a partner in his family's business. House of Pizza Restaurants. students. "But thiscampUs as I think it is still today ' reflects a relatively conserv­ ative type of student." Carol Hussa '73, agrees She started at Wilkes in 1969, just weeks after she and three friends bought a $125 van to get to Woodstock. "Wilkes was a very tradi­ tional college. There was hardly any social conscious­ ness going on at all, but that was the case for most small schools of the time," says Hussa. "There were some hippies, but there were mostly preppies in their culottes and sweaters." Hussa does remember one protest in 1969 or 1970 Several female dormitory students plopped them­ selves down in the old gym­ nasium and threatened to stay until their curfew was lifted. When the administra­ tion found out and asked them to leave, the girls got up and left without inci­ dent. Somehow, though, they still got the curfew changed. Lampe-Groh remembers several protests over the school's stringent rules. Both she and Hussa agree that this strictness, in part, came from administrators rules, especially those directed by Dr. Eugene Farley, who was president at the time. He was famoufor walking through campuS breaking apart couples who were holding hands "He was staunch man. says Hussa. "He wanted ivy clad wallsand students^^ with 1930s values. I'm 511 Running Amuck—Several hundred Woodstock attendees gave up on trying to stay dry. Here the 'mud people,' as they were known, infiltrated the cleaner portion of the crowd. if he could find a way, he would have had everyone on the glee club." Travelling from Woodstock to Wilkes that summer was like travel­ ling to another universe for Hussa. She remembers the "gobs of people" around her at the show, all dressed similarly in bell-bottom jeans, t-shirts and sandals. And most everyone—men and women—had long, straight hair parted down the middle. "People talk about Woodstock as this won­ derful thing. It was really just a symbol of the times," says Hussa. "It put a name to a generation." THE BEAT GOES ON Neither Hussa nor Ronchetti went to Woodstock '94, but they did do something that they would have never dreamed possible back in 1969—they watched the concert live on pay-perview television. Ronchetti watched it with his daughter Angelique ‘95, a member of Generation X and Wilkes senior. They both enjoyed it. "We watched it practi­ cally all day Sunday." says Don Ronchetti. “And you have to remember that, for the first Woodstock, that would have never been possible. There was no cable and only three or four stations to watch." Many people who went to the original Woodstock or who lived in that era criticized the capitalistic side of Woodstock '94. From a Pepsi sponsorship to Woodstock currency, the commercialism they said went against what the original event stood for. "You couldn't have a concert like Woodstock II today and not try to make money," contends Garry Taroli, Esq. '76, of Dallas. "You've got all kinds of expenses you didn't have for the original concert— like the fact that the pro­ moters had to pay for 69 MASH units and pay over­ time for about 1,000 state troopers." Taroli. an attorney for Rosenn, lenkins and Greenwald in WilkesBarre. received free back stage passes from one of Woodstock '94's promot­ ers after helping him with some of the show's legal details. This meant Taroli and three friends didn't have to pay $135 a piece for tickets and got the best and driest seats at the concert. Erin Kinney '91, and Susan Vanderburg '91, weren't as well connected as Taroli and had to pay for their tickets. But they figure they got a bargain anyway. They saw 16 acts with one ticket, which comes to about $8.50 a show. ^People talk about Woodstock as this wonderful thing. It ws really just a symbol of the times. It put a name to a generation.^ Carol Hussa '73 ▼ 11 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE Young Alums Brave Intense. If Erin Kinney '91 had to describe Woodstock '94 in one word, the word would be "intense." From the people, to the music, to the traffic, nothing about the three-day event left Kinney and friend Susan Vanderburg '91, wanting more. Except, maybe, a shower. "There was mud and mud people everywhere said Kinney. "People were sliding down the side of a huge muddy hill and getting covered in mud I probably would have joined them if 1 couid have taken a cold shower.' lust like the original Woodstock, the second-coming had mounds of mud. Other similarities included per­ formers. like loe Cocker and Crosby. Stills and Nash, and a plenitude of peaceful people. ‘I have never been around so many great people at one time." said Kinney and Vanderburg. both of Kingston, had a wet three days of peace and music, and they loved it. They met people from across the country7—Nebraska. Arizona—and shared an experience with people from around the world—Croatia. Indonesia. France. They even bumped into two old friends from Wilkes. Kristen Shinn '93, and Deborah Semel '93, who now live in New Jersey. From what Kinney and Vanderburg have heard about 1969's Woodstock, they'd say their Woodstock was like the original in some ways and very different in others. "There were some of the same problems from the first Woodstock, like traffic, drugs and people get­ ting in for free." says Vanderburg. "But there was also a sense of community between everyone like at the first one. People treated people nicely." 12 Mud for Weekend of Fun Kinney. "Everyone----was- so friendly. As they say. there were no negative 11 Some rocking vibrations she and Vanderburg did get. however, were from the screaming guitars on Woodstock 94's two stages. Their favorite performances included Live—who coincidentally will play at Wilkes on October 2—and Blind Mellon. "It was hard to get from stage to stage, though, because of all the people." says Vanderburg. "It was frustrating.” Despite the minor problems, Kinney and Vanderburg say they're glad they experienced Woodstock '94. They'll never forget the city of tents that sprouted from the dirt in even/ corner of the concert-grounds, or the French man who needed help converting French money to American dollars to Woodstock cur­ rency: or. especially, the friendships The biggest differences between the two Woodstocks, Kinney says, were due to technological advances made during the past 25 years. There were huge screens on the side of the stages so that everyone, no matter where they stood, saw performers close-up, and giant speakers carried the music to all corners of the camp­ grounds. But the most impressive difference, according to Kinney, was a simulcast from Sarajevo that enabled her to see a Sarajavan audience enjoying the show. "It was definitely a sign of the times," says Kinney. WOODSTOCK, WILKES AND THE WORLD Although the world is different in so many ways, Kinney, Vanderburg and Angelique Ronchetti believe their world is as uncertain as it was for Hussa, Taroli and Don Ronchetti. Their country is not at war. but there is war on the streets ^ere are laws against racism, sex- they formed with complete strangers. Prices: then and now "I wish I could have taken one of those itty-bitty video cameras," says Kinney. "I would have gotten some great shots." Wilkes alumnae Kristen Shinn '93, Erin Kinney '91. Deborah Semel ‘93 and Susan Vanderburg '91 met by chance on the crowded ground of Woodstock '94. ism and other forms of discrimina­ tion, but problems still abound. There is no longer free love: there is AIDS. "I have a six-year-old son and I worry about what the world will be like for him when he's my age," says Angelique Ronchetti. "Because if you look at it, so much has changed since my dad was my age." Lampe-Groh has been at Wilkes since the first Woodstock and has watched the student body change through the years. Although she has seen the generations struggle with their problems, she has also seen them crusade for their beliefs. If anything good came out of Vietnam, Lampe-Groh says, it was an increase in students' awareness of the world around them. "Although I doubt students are as well-tuned into health care issues as they should be, which is something very important for them to be thinking about today,' saYs Attorney Garry Taroli '76, second from right, with friends David L. Williams. Lancaster; Bob Kellaglier, Dallas, and Gary Gavenus, Blowing Rock, N.C. Lampe-Groh, "1 think they're com­ ing around and taking a more sophisticated look at issues. But. as a nation we're doing that now." "And Wilkes students, too." Lampe-Groh continues, "are proba­ bly a little more aware of the issues than they used to be." This student awareness is some­ thing Lampe-Groh feels Wilkes has always welcomed, even when it came in the form of protests. She adds that University policy states that students can voice their opin­ ions as long as it does not interfere with the operation of the school or the life of its students. This policy has been the same since LampeGroh began at Wilkes. "I think one of our strengths is that even during very tough times, Wilkes really maintains a commit­ ment to interacting with dissenting and disagreeing groups," says Lampe-Groh. "And we've done a good job through the years responding to what we've heard." Christine Liberasbi recently was named communications assistant in the University Relations Office. She formerly was a features writer for The Times Leader iwspapi’r, Wilkes-Barre. ITEM 1969 1994 ’/□INCREASE Beer: Schlitz 6 pack of 12 oz. cans .99 3.59 262.63% Theater Ticket Neil Simon's “Plaza Suite” Orchestra seat, evening performance, Mon-Thurs. 5.95 65.00 992.44% Soda Pepsi (no deposit) 6 pack of 10-oz bottles .59 2.49 322.03% Magazine LIFE .40 3.95 887.75% Newspaper New York Times Sunday section .50 2.00 300% Toothpaste Colgate- 6.75 oz. tube. .55 2.59 370.91% Baseball Cards TOPPS 1966 complete set 11.95 4,750 39,650.61% Sleeping Bag Duraloft- 3 lb. washable; 100% polyester insulation; 36” x 80” cut size. 17.95 320.00 1682.73% Tent Eagle wall tent; cut size (5’x7') 17.75 540.00 2942.25% Automobile Volkswagen station wagon 2,602.00 23,500.00 803.15% Catsup Hunts 14 oz. bottle .22 1.20 445.45% Shoes Women’s- FLATS 6.95 73.00 950.35% Shirt Mens-ARROW; available in 19 solid colors. 7.50 29.00 286.66% 135.00 650% Concert Woodstock: 2-3 Days of peace and music. 18.00 i. 13 �PROFILE 1.' 3 Wilkes Universe Robert Matley’s philosophy is simple: bigger isn't necessarily better. As executive vice president of First Heritage Bank in WilkesBarre—an independently-owned bank that opened in June—Matley ('73, M '81) is bucking a national banking trend by getting back to basics. "There was clearly a need for a local bank with local ownership, management and decision mak­ ing," says Matley. "First Heritage provides a higher level of personal service that is missing in a lot of bigger banking organizations." Matley’s primary responsibility is as senior lending officer. As such, he deals mainly with business and commercial loans, but has a wealth of other responsibilities, as well—so many, in fact, that it is not uncommon for him to work well into the evening. "In a small organization like this one, we end up doing lots of things that in a larger organization there would be a special depart­ ment for—like human resources or purchasing," he says. says, many of the functions that were once performed locally now have been consolidated into a larger operation outside of the community—often in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or even New lersey. "In a sense the mergers have prompted First Heritage to do what we're doing," he says. "And we're stimulating the local econo­ my because we buy services local­ ly. generate payroll dollars, and provide jobs for local people." Matley says mortgage lending is one example of a vital function that bigger banks often leave in the hands of strangers. Instead of approving mortgages at a local level, the larger banks send it somewhere else to get approved. A common complaint, he says, is that larger banks have a pre­ defined set of criteria, and don't really know their customers. "Someone who doesn't know you from Adam isn't going to be as attentive to doing what it takes to get your loan approved," says Matley. "They are '■^Someone who doesn't know you isn't going to do w/rnt it takes to get your loan approved. Bob Matley ‘73 M '81 A COMMUNITY ASSET Bob Matley '73, M '81 is executive vice president of First Heritage Bank in Wilkes-Barre. Bucking a Trend Banking on the Community Matley firmly believes that the way business gets done today is different from what people were accustomed to years ago. He's watched several local banks—such as United Penn, First Eastern. Northeastern, and Wyoming National—go through mergers once, twice, even three times. As a result, he 15 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe feef good about my experiences during college and want to support the school. I guess I just have a soft spot for Wildes.Bob Matley ‘73 M '81 / missing the point that this is an opportunity for the bank to pro­ vide a loan or service to the customer. "I’m not saying that a credit his­ tory isn't important—it is. But that is only one aspect of the loan decision. The character and personal profile of the customer just doesn't seem to matter as much in larger organizations." LIFE AT WILKES Matley took the first steps down his career path during his freshman year at Wilkes when he began working on campus for Dr. B. Hopkins Moses and Doris Barker in the Registrar’s Office. "I had been Mrs. Barker's paper boy and when she was looking for students to work in the Registrar's Office, she asked me if I was interested." Matley said yes, and was to be the first of the family to work in the office as an undergraduate. His younger sister, Sue (Matley) Hritzak '81. followed and is now the University's assistant registrar. She believes her older brother has done well in everything he has ever set out to do. "He is a hard working and very organized businessman who has a lot of courage," Hritzak said. Matley confides that his best memories of Wilkes revolve around the wrestling team, where he began many friendships which are still strong today. And when Wilkes Wrestling Coach |ohn Reese achieved his 500th win last February, Matley was among the 200 former wrestlers who attended a reunion party held in his honor. "It is always great to see your old teammates and get a chance to reminisce and tell 'war stores,' as Coach Reese calls them," says Matley. Reese, who has known Matley During Matley's years on the mats, the Colonels wrestling squad was in the midst of a streak in which they won the Mid Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship for 14 of 19 con­ secutive years. When Wilkes left the MAC conference in 1975, Matley says, opposing MAC wrestling squads were elated, because "Wilkes was the perenni­ al champion." One wrestling meet that stands out in Matley's mind was against Lehigh, a matchup that sparked some rivalry and success for Wilkes. "We wrestled in an old building called Grace Hall," Matley recalls. "As we walked into the gym, the Lehigh fans began throwing paper cups at us and screaming nasty comments. I found that day to be very unusual." Matley keeps his connection with Wilkes alive by helping with the University's annual fund. He 1981, and soon was promoted to senior vice president and then executive vice president. "When I was at Hanover Bank 1 was also senior lending officer. After their merger, I spent a lot more time on administra­ tive matters and, as a result, a lot less time with customers." says Matley. He became involved with First Heritage in September 1993 while the bank was in its formative stage. He believes First Heritage's back to basics style is one that is important in the community. "People want to be a name, not a number. That is the kind of ser­ vice they receive when they walk into First Heritage." Marlene Mangan '93 is employed ns a communications specialist at Glenbrook Software Limited. Scranton. �PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE Wilkes Universe The Wilkes Future: Taking the First Steps To Establish a World Community ^)ur family has just returned from five weeks in eastern and western Europe. Having gone to college in England for my master's degree back in the early 1960's, and having made several trips to Europe over the last 30 years, I was struck by two charac­ teristics that marked Budapest and Oslo—and even more predictably Paris and London. American styles, culture, language, music, clothing, and fast food restaurants are every­ where. Whatever America has lost in political and economic dominance, which was our legacy from World War II, it has gained in the ascen­ dancy of our culture, for better or for worse. The second characteristic is the great mixing of peoples in Europe from all over the world. As a student of English and French History', I had the impression this summer that the colonies have come home, bringing ail the problems and potential for these old countries from the infu­ sion of new blood and new creativity bycnrwnerN.Bmsetn, Willies University President from Africa, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East, as well as from Eastern Europe. As I contemplated this great mixture which we know is causing tension in problem spots throughout the globe. I heard with fresh ears the observa­ tions of my French roommate at Cornel! with whom we visited in Burgundy.- "America's great strength in the international competition for the future,” he said, "is your diversi­ ty. We all need to learn from you how to handle it." Each of us approaches the differ­ ences in others in our own unique way. Each of us has prejudices, whether positive ones that predis­ pose us toward certain kinds of peo­ ple—typically those like ourselves— or against other people, typically those who in some essential charac­ teristics differ from us. My impression, strengthened by this recent travel, is that the chal­ lenge of the 21st century' in America, but also in the world, is to help all people everywhere discover and learn to express respect for the uniqueness of each individual, look­ ing at her or him as a child of God, with gifts that are there to be unlocked to grow and bloom in the sun. It needs to matter little what her religion is, or his skin color, or their sexual preferences, or their physical handicaps. If we progress as a world, rather than go down hill, every individual will be raised in a community determined to help his or her talents grow and ambitions be fulfilled. A dream, perhaps, but the problems that threaten to weak­ en our communities and our nations are tightly linked with the de facto denial of opportunity for advance­ ment of large numbers of people who are working at less than their potential, or not at all. We at Wilkes, looking out to 1998, are in some ways the microcosm of the macrocosm. Over the next four years we will install the full range of advanced telecommunications and computer systems which will link every classroom, faculty office and student room in the dormitories with the world of information. We will develop our campus buildings to make the education of students even more effective. Through the development of a new academic quadrangle defined by the new Classroom Building and a park-like greenway, we hope to strengthen the cohesiveness of this University com­ munity. We also will contribute to a greater sense of community through the new Student Union Building and our home-like residential units in more of the old houses where peo­ ple will have the opportunity to work Members of the graduating class listen to the keynote address at Summer Commencement exercises held in September. and play together to balance acade­ mic enterprise with social opportu­ nity. We will improve the opportunities for communications education with a state-of-the-art television studio where individuals throughout the University will be helped to make videos and utilize other visual tech­ niques to communicate more effec­ tively in keeping with our contem­ porary culture. We will return the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts to a state-ofthe-art theater and concert hall in terms of its electrical and technical infrastructure, supporting the ever stronger programs we have in Theater, Music and Dance. We will see a growth in the environmental sciences, stimulated by our partner­ ship with the Earth Conservancy, to work on the living laboratory creat­ ed by the purchase of the 17,000 acres of Blue Coal land. In health care, we will add the doctorate in pharmacy program to our already strong health education programs in nursing, medicine, and other specialized fields, as well as health care administration. In the process, we will provide a model of health care cooperation among the full range of health care profession­ als, responding to the call for a pri­ mary health care delivery system which builds on cooperation and focuses on the patient's needs. In business, we will stimulate new entrepreneurship both among our students and in our region, drawing together the Wilkes business disci­ plines, the social science disci­ plines, the Small Business Development Center, The Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and the opportu­ nities afforded by the Earth Conservancy. In education we will build our new master's degree in educational leadership to comple­ ment our many pro­ grams with teachers already in the class­ room. And our under­ graduate education pro­ gram will continue to prepare the teachers of the future, who will be the means of helping young people develop their talents and their sense of purpose. We will continue our active partnership with Project LEARN, uniting all school and college teachers in our region to work together to improve the educational system. We seek to be a national model of a President Christopher N. Breiset/i delivers the keynote address. regional university, work­ ing with our surrounding communities to help address the problems and the opportunities that exist here. In the process, we seek to empower students working with their faculty to develop new ways and master old ways in how human effort can be bent toward the pursuit of happiness, economic success, improved quality of living, and the balancing of the sense of rights with responsibilities. Education linked to business, education linked to government— these are partnerships which Wilkes will model in the four years ahead so that the members of the class of '98 will be prepared as are the grad­ uates of 1994 to mobilize their tal­ ents and each other to become more effective citizens of the com­ munity. of the state, of the nation and the world. This is an excerpt from Dr. Breisi’tfi’s keynote address delivered at September Commencement/Convocation exercises. we progress as a world,, every individual will be raised hi a comm unity determined to help his or her talents grow and ambitions be ful­ filled.” V 19 �COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Wiikes Universe Teamwork The Key to Success Field Hockey Program of by Tom McGuire '85, Sports Information Director *•1 get a lot of satisfac­ tion from seeing someone else on our team score." Kim Kaskel '96 v 20 Kim Kaskel '96, the stu­ dent. is a quiet, unassuming person with the same con­ cerns and worries as any other Wilkes student. That's quite a difference from Kim Kaskel. the Wilkes field hockey player, who is very focused, intense, and marked by each and every' opponent as the player to stop. Her daz­ zling play leaves both those who know and don't know the game of field hockey in amaze­ ment. But for Kim Kaskel. the per­ son. team success is much more important than any indi­ vidual honor that comes her way. Kaskel. a junior GeoEnvironmental Science major from Mountaintop, is coming off a season in which she walked away with both the Middle Atlantic Conference (MACi Freedom League and the Eastern College Athletic Conference IECAC) Mid­ Atlantic championship most valuable player awards. Along the way. Kaskel scored 13 goals, added nine assists, and helped the Lady Colonels to an 11-8-1 record and the Freedom League and ECAC Mid-Atlantic titles. She also was named a College Field Hockey Coaches Association North Region second team All-Star—quite an honor for a sophomore. "I was shocked when I found out 1 was named the MVP in both the Freedom League and at ECAC." said Kaskel. "It's strange to be picked as MVP. because it wasn't just me out there playing. My teammates also should be given awards for how well they played." "What's more of a task for me now is to live up to all those honors which were given to me last year," she added. "But, I'm trying to take those fears and turn them into a motivating tool so I can play even better this year." While piling up those honors, based in part on the number of goals scored during the season. Kaskel admitted something those away from the game might find odd. "Scoring a goal is nice, but I would much rather make an assist." Kaskel said. "I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing someone else on our team score." Wilkes Field Hockey Coach Addy Malatesta feels that Kaskel's team-first attitude will help her have another success- ful season this year. "Kim is such a gifted and talented natural athlete that she will once again excel in our team approach," said Malatesta. "She is the ultimate team player and is focused on the team achieving its goals.” While Kaskel has enjoyed success at Wilkes, she origi­ nally intended to play Division I field hockey after graduating from Crestwood High School in Mountaintop. "I looked at Syracuse first because I kept thinking I want­ ed to play field hockey on a big time, national level," said Kaskel. "But after visiting sev­ eral places. I decided that Wilkes would be best for me. "Coach Malatesta was there for me throughout the recruit­ ing process, even when it looked like I might go else­ where," she added. "Whenever I asked for advice she was there to offer her thoughts. I really liked that about her "I have never regretted com­ ing to Wilkes, not just because of field hockey, but also because of the academics. The professors are always there to help you and there is no con­ flict between academics and playing field hockey. That would not be the case if I went and played at the Division I level." Kaskel. who has been play­ ing field hockey since her junior year of high school, would like to see the Wilkes program continue the success it got a taste of last season, and she particularly wants to defeat Messiah College, the team which knocked Wilkes out of the MAC playoffs last year. "If we can come together as team, avoid any slumps, and have fun playing the game, I think we can get to the MAC championship round." said Kaskel. "Then we'd like to beat Messiah College and move onto the NCAA champi­ onships. It's something that I think we are capable of doing." 4Colonels ranked in Sports Illustrated Wilkes 1994 football squad received national attention this summer, with rankings >n Sports Illustrated and four other national magazines. The team was ranked 8th in S.I., 3rd in Football Digest, 1 ith in Street & Smith, 15th in Don Hansen's Football Gazette. and 18th in College Football Preview. Athletics Hires New Women's Soccer and Softball Coach With the start of the school year, junior varsity teams won 23 games in changes are taking place everywhere on two seasons, and an assistant coach campus and the athletic department for men’s soccer, women's basketball, is no exception. and women's softball at Susquehanna Kevin Vrabel has been named the University in 1983-84. first full-time women's soccer coach in A respected clinician. Vrabel is direc­ school history, and replaces Addy tor of the Red Flash Soccer Camp at Malatesta as head softball coach. St. Francis College in Loretto, Pa., and Malatesta stepped down this past sum­ the Soccer in the Lion's Den Camp at mer to concentrate on her duties as Moravian Academy. He is also on the head field hockey coach and associate staff at the Pocono Cup Soccer Camp. athletic director. At Wilkes, Vrabel will A 1984 graduate of be taking over a soccer Susquehanna University program that has strug­ with a degree in English gled in its several years of and Secondary Education. existence. Vrabel earned a Master's "I hope to make the Degree in Health and game of soccer an attrac­ Physical Education from tive. fun game." said East Stroudsburg Vrabel. "if the players learn University. He comes to the proper way to play the Wilkes from Moravian game, the wins and losses Academy in Bethlehem. will take care of them­ "1 am looking forward to selves." Coach Kevin Vrabel building a strong women's While soccer will be soccer program and main­ his first coaching duty. Vrabel will also concentrate on softtaining the solid softball program that ball. is already in place," said Vrabel, a "1 am going to put as much effort native of Denvilie, NJ. into softball as 1 will into soccer." said Vrabel has coached both the boy's Vrabel. "I'm an avid fan of baseball and and girl's soccer teams at Moravian softball, so I'm looking forward to Academy since 1989. As the boys' working with the student-athletes from coach, he guided the school to a 50-18that sport in the spring." 4 record during the past three years Wilkes athletic director Phil Wingert while winning three straight Penn has nothing but praise for the newest lersey League titles and the District 11 Wilkes athletics staff member. championship this past year. He start­ "Kevin is an outstanding individual ed the girls’ program from scratch and with a proven track record." Wingert has seen the program grow to involve said. "He is an excellent communicator 53 of the 110 girls at the school this who will bring new ideas to both pro­ past year. grams.' Previously, Vrabel was an assistant Vrabel’s drive to bring women's soc­ men's soccer coach at East cer to a more competitive level got a Stroudsburg University and was head boost this past summer when the coach of the women's soccer club United States hosted the World Cup. team. There he wrote the successful "I saw my game go to a new level proposal for the addition of women's just by watching the games on televi­ soccer as a varsity sport in 1991. sion." said Vrabel. adding. "At 34 years In addition. Vrabel has been a of age. there aren't many more levels teacher and assistant soccer coach at to go for me.' Morris Knolls High School, where his - Tarn McGuire '85 21 �HOMECOMING Visit Sunset Boulevard via New York City The alumni tour continues this winter in the Big Apple, this time with a bit of a twist. Alumni will be transported across the country via the stage to "Sunset Boulevard." Wilkes alumni are invited to attend the Broadway Wilkes Universe production of "Sunset Boulevard at the Minskoff Theatre, 200 W. 45th Street. New York City. New York. The show will be held on Friday, December 16, 1994 at 8:00 p.m. Cost for the orchestra seats will be $90 each, a portion of which bene­ fits the Alumni Association of Wilkes University. A special alumni bus will be departing from Wilkes-Barre the day of the show. Tickets for the bus ride are $25 per person. For tickets and information concerning this special event, contact the Alumni Office. Alumni Association Events Calendar October 7-9, 1994 Wilkes-Barr; ■Homecoming Weekend January 20-27, 1995 Florida events—Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota and Miami. October 14, 1994 Madison, New lersey—Alumni Happy Hour" immediately follow­ ing Wilkes vs. FDU Madison foot­ ball game. February 10, 1995 Columbus Ohio event. Contact Thomas Urosevich, O.D. at home, (614, 294-5948, or work. (614) 2921222. October 31, 1994 Denver, Colorado event. Contact Barry Miller '67 at 1303) 759-2211 February 11, 1995 Pittsburgh Event October 26-28, 1994 Buffalo, Rochester and Binghamton alumni events. November 12, 1994 Wilkes-Barre—Alumni Executive Committee meeting 19:30 a.m), Annual Alumni Association open meeting (11 a.m ). November 12, 1994 Wilkes-Barre—Top of the Hill Alumni Reception at Wilkes vs. King's Football game. December 1, 1994 Wilkes-Barre -Alumni Association Breakfast. December 16, 1994 New York City—"Sunset Blvd."Aiumni Benefit at Minskoff Theatre. 200 W. 45th Street. 22 February 23, 1995 Wilkes-Barre—Alumni Association Breakfast March, 1995 California events—Sacramento. San Fransisco, Palo Alto and Los Angeles. March, 1995 AIlentown/Bethlehem/Easton. Harrisburg. Northern New Jersey and Philadelphia. Spring, 1995 Wilkes-Barre- Alumni Spring Formal Events and dales are subject to change. Details for those in your area toil! be mailed several weeks prior to the event. For further informa­ tion. or if you would like lo host an event, con­ tact the Alumni Office at 1717j 831 -4 130. Attention Science and Engineering Alumni judge Berk Receives Farley Memorial Award Wilkes University is creating a science and engineering profes­ sional journal to aid in the net­ working of alumni. The new publica­ >4, tion will include pro­ files on out­ standing graduates from the School of Science and Engineering, and a directory of alumni employed as scientists or engineers. Please aid us in updating our database. If you are currently employed in a science or engineer­ ing profession, send us a resume or letter which details your profes­ sional development, career high­ lights and community activities. Also include your Wilkes class year, major field of study, honors and advanced degrees. Send all correspondence to: i 3 i fe Professional Journal ATTN: Barbara Sefchik School of Science and Engineering Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ---------if---------- Neiv Executive Committee Voting November is voting time at he Honorable Jeremiah E. Berk '63 was presented the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award at Summer Commencement cere­ monies held on September I, The award is given annually to an alumnus or alumna of any degree program who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person as formulated and accept­ ed by the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed "Marks of an Educated Man or Woman." It is given in honor of Dr. Eugene Farley, Wilkes's first president, who devot­ ed more than three decades to the advancement of the school. Like Farley, Berk has demonstrat­ ed a pursuit of truth, promoted the diversity of ideas and beliefs, and set ethical standards by which to live and work. "If someone had told me while I was a student at Wilkes that I would be chosen for this award. 1 would have been shocked," said Berk. "I knew and admired Dr. Farley and 1 appreciated his vision." Raised in Brooklyn, N.Y, Berk chose Wilkes because he wanted a small, private college. With the help of loans, scholarships and the money he earned washing dishes in the school cafeteria, he graduat­ ed in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Finance. Then, in 1966, he graduated from Albany Law School of Union University, Albany, N.Y. and start­ ed his legal career. He continued his education at the City of London College and Harvard Law School. He was admitted to prac­ tice law in the state of New York in 1967, to the United States Supreme Court in 1974, and Second Circuit Court of Appeals and District Courts of New York in 1974. For 12 years, Berk specialized in Bankruptcy, Commercial Law and Banking and Secured Lending at a private firm in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He has served as judge for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, several professional organizations, including the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, the American Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. He is a former member of the New York County Lawyers' Association. Berk has served on several boards and organizations for Wilkes, including the University Council and the Alumni Association. In addition, he is a former director of Mid-Hudson Legal Services. Dutchess County, N.Y., Vassar Brothers Hospital Association and the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. In addition to holding many teaching posi­ tions and seminars. Berk has had numerous publications and arti­ cles published in such works as Consumer Bankruptcy Manual, Barrister Magazine, and the Norton Bankruptcy' Law Advisor. He currently resides in Staatsburg. N.Y. and has a 9-year old son, Jonathan. —Christine Liberaski For further information on Alumni activities, con­ tact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES-U. Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre PA, 18766 Wilkes, too. The November edition of the Alumni journal will include a ballot for member ratification of the 12 additional members of the Alumni Executive Committee. Support your fellow alumni and the Association by completing the ballot and returning it to the Alumni Office. 23 �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS w rTuniversity Shoppe Fall Merchandise Channel Surfing: Back to School Sportswear, at left: A. Daniel's white cotton baseball cap with navy bill, adjustable strap, new seven-color colonel logo, “est. 1933” on back. $15.00 B. Shane’s youth or toddler adjustable baseball cap, taslan with terry swealband inside. Red, blue, or seafoam green with navy lettering & white chevrons. $8.00 C. Nicole’s navy wool adjustable cap with suede bill, flying W- Wilkes Colonels in gold & while. $16.00 D. Daniel’s cotton/polyester swealshirt (90/10) wilh large block lettering, ribbed collar & sleeves. Available in navy or green, white lettering (M,L,XL,XXL)$34.95 E. Shane’s youth (50/50) collon/polyester sweatshirt. Navy blue wilh gold “Future Colonel” & colonel logo on front; “Yes I am!” on back. (S-M-L) $18.95 A Eulogy to All the Great TV of Old by Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. Ina sense, there is no better Anthony L. Liuzzo. J.D., Pft.D. is Associate Professor of Business Administration at Wilkes University. * Often, after a day filled with. tension and reality, the best thing I can do is pop a tape into the VCR and visit Green Acres.** mirror of American culture than the television situation comedy. As a child of the 50's, I remember quite vividly those grand days when fami­ lies like the Nelsons, the Andersons and the Clevers were intact; divorce, homelessness, drug abuse, delin­ quency and prejudice did not exist when the viewer escaped inside the eight-inch screen. We share the McCoys' sorrow and enjoyed their joys and, despite its title, there truly always was enough room for Daddy. The closest thing to a broken home belonged to the Clampetts, but no sensitive viewer minded, since those Beverly Hillbillies were rich and retained their family values in spite of their newlyattained wealth. Of course, we were exposed to situations and events that we would never see today. Ralph often threat­ ened to send Alice to a celestial body when she didn't agree with his outrageous schemes to attain his portion of the American pie. And he frequently put forth allegations relating to Ed Norton's sanity. Lou Grant glibly admitted to overindulging in intoxicants at times, and Dick Van Dyke's Buddy Sorrell was merciless in his treat­ ment of his hairless producer. On the other hand, any implication of sexual activity was scrupulously avoided. Characters were required to refrain from placing both feet on a bed occupied by another person. Lucy Ricardo was never pregnant, just expecting. And one could only dream of Jeannie's navel, since exposing it would never pass the censors. Certainly, there were stereotypes. Julia never did seem to identify very strongly with her culture, while Peter Tong dutifully served the 24 Bachelor Father. Amos and Andy were arguably cast in an unfavorable light, but as a seven-year old, I could not help but love those characters who always treated each other with a dignity and respect never afforded to Fred Sanford or his son The writing was terrific. All reference to sex, violence, religion, politics (sorry, Murphy Brown), and bathroom humor were out. so plots were emphasized instead. Years later, reading Shakespeare in high school, I had a sense of deja vu that I had encountered these intrigues before, but relating to Sergeant Bilko and Officers Toody and Muldoon. When All In the Family hit the screen in 1971, I thought it was the best thing since night baseball. Little did I realize at the time that this show was to open the flood­ gate for the torrent of sitcoms that would offer an unending stream of mindless scripts, trying to save themselves with constant sexual innuendos. I did not mind it so much when the setting changed to the work environment—Barney Miller's police station, Alex Rieger's Taxi stand, and Alice's diner. But when it got worse and three was no longer company for me, I dropped out. Now. I scan my television with the perpetual zapping of the remote control, first cable, then the satellite dish, as if searching for the perfect wave. Maybe Roseanne will be my savior, perhaps Empty Nest my oasis. Often, after a day filled with tension and reality, the best thing I can do is pop a tape into the VCR and visit Green Acres. In the words of Chester Riley, "What a revoltin' development this is!” F. Nicole’s rugby shirt, 100% ribbed cotton, navy & gold stripes wilh white collar, rubber buttons. $38.50 Large only. G. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 1994 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1994 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/72a93551f17cb24f442137a57a91d05b.pdf cb94457f3b6ffc9178275f0ef47561b5 PDF Text Text - .KvL' �FROM THE EDITOR WILKES UNIVERSE Volume 2 Number 1 Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Christine Liberaski Editorial Assistants Karen Jones Stacy' Kline 98 Jean Pall Nicole Simmons '95 Sports Editor Tom McGuire '85 Director of Alumni Anthony I. Shipula 78 Design Projects hy Design Corporation Photography Curtis Salonick Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas B. Hadzor Vice President for Development Paul A. O'Hop In the world of alumni relations, "connection” is an important buzz word. When Leland Patouillet, executive director of the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association, evaluated Wilkes’s alumni pro­ grams earlier this year, he used that word to describe the relation­ ship the University should strive for with its alumni. “The primary goal of any alumni association is to connect and reconnect alumni to the university,” he said. Patouillet’s observation highlights our purpose in producing Wilkes Universe and its sister newsprint publication, the Alumni Journal. The publications are a vital tool in Wilkes's effort to keep you tied to your alma mater and to one another. That sometimes can be a daunting task. "The alumni publications serve as a central repository of information that people will gravitate around depending on their interest,” says Alumni Association president, Colleen Gallagher. As she intimates, the challenge in producing alumni publications is to be all things to all people. The publications are mailed to more than 17,000 alumni, each with a different geographical, professional and (as you'll read in this issue's Feedback section) political perspective. Each of you has a different recollection of your years on campus, depending on your major, where you lived and the academic and extra­ curricular activities in which you were involved. “We're understanding our alumni better.” says Vice President for Development Tom Hadzor. "But it's like trying to hit a moving target." That's why we need your help. Use the Class Notes form included in each edition of the Alumni journal to apprise us of the latest developments in your life: marriage, promotions, births. By writing letters to Wilkes Universe, you can perpetuate a dialogue among the University and your fellow alumni. And in a future edition, we'll ask you to return a reader survey asking what you like and dislike about the publications. To be sure, alumni connections are vital to the institution. But staying in touch can benefit you in tangible ways: business networking, career services, staying in touch with college friends and notice of athletic and cultural events. And through direct and indirect interaction with today's Wilkes students, you also have the power to influence the future in a very real way. Thats the most important connection you can make. Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Sincerely, Urwersr is published thre■: times a year by Wilkes Ur.i-.t-rsitys University Relations Office and distributed free t> alumni and friends of the University. Comments, suggt ’lions and story idea • are ueicomed. Submit all correspondence to Vaup.hn Shinkus. Publications Manager. Wilke’. University, .. . ■ r -Ji : IJ e'ier--;’,r 4779 Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Contents Profiles Page 6 Teaching Radio Technology in Poland A Wilkes-led delegation recently returned from a two-week trip to Racol. Poland, where they taught free-market radio journalism and marketing techniques to their Polish counterparts. Page 9 The Namibian Experience Sandra "Buffy" Crook '93 shares her thoughts as she begins a second year teaching English in Namibia. Africa, as part of an international teaching program. Page 12 Swimming With the Fishes A look at Steve Bailey 79 and his 11 -year ascension to curator of fishes at Boston's New England Aquarium. Page 16 Recruiting from the Global Village As competition for students among American colleges and universities becomes increasingly more intense. Wilkes is among several hundred institutions looking abroad for students. Departments Page 2 Feedback - Letters: Readers respond to Woodstock, Wilkes and Hie World profile. Page 4 On Campus - News briefs-. Wilkes rededicates Capin Hall. Page 19 Presidential Perspective - Expanding Wilkes's international recruiting efforts. Page 20 Colonels of Excellence - Sports news-. Former football coach. Rollie Schmidt, retires. Page 22 Homecoming - Alumni news-. Plans for Reunion Weekend '95 are undeneay. Page 24 Afterthoughts - Professor Tony Liuzzo defines the newest protected class. 1 w On the Cover Sandra "Buffy” Crook '93 poses with a young Namibian child. Crook teaches 10th grade English in Africa as part of an international teaching program sponsored by the Harvard Institute for International Development. �FEEDBACK Wilkes Universe Alumni Readers Respond to Woodstock Profile Gymnasium demonstration specifics clarified Editor: I recently read Christine Liberaski's "Woodstock. Wilkes and the World" in the Willies Universe (September, 1994) and feel I must respond. She writes. "Hussa does remember one protest in 1969 or 1970. Several female dormitory students plopped themselves down in the old gymna­ sium and threatened to stay until their curfew was lifted. When the administration found out and asked them to leave, the girls got up and left without incident. Somehow, though, they still got the curfew lift­ ed." Having participated in that demonstration, I find this descrip­ tion far from accurate. There were many dorm students, male and female, who protested against the administration's strict adherence to its policy of in loco parentis. Two of the major issues we students found unfair and unreason­ able were the restrictions against off-campus housing and the women's curfew. The demonstration began at the gym, but because the building had fixed hours of opera­ tion and was about to close, the crowd moved to what was then known as the New Men's Dorm. By working within the system and remaining rational, we were able to win our demands. Although I totally supported the abolition of such out­ dated regulations, 1 always thought it a sad commentary that while the rest of the country's college campus­ es were witnessing demonstrations for more important issues, namely civil rights and the end to the Vietnam War. we at Wilkes had such a trivial bone to pick. One of the other major events at Wilkes during this time was the hir­ 2 ing of some new. young and excel­ lent faculty members, it is true that the college was relatively conserva­ tive. but I found this was not neces­ sarily the case in the English Department. It was refreshing to have professors, such as Robert Heaman and his wife, Patricia (her surname was Boyle then), open our minds and encourage us to look beyond the world of Wilkes. (And while it may be true that there were not many hippies on campus, look at a picture of him from the 1970 year­ book. He is living proof that many of us did make good.) Certainly, as Ms. Liberaski reports, another significant event was the arrival of lane Lampe. 1 cannot describe what a difference she made to me and my friends. Here was a woman who was young, single and, well, cool. The door to her office (and, not infrequently, to her home) was always open. After living through my freshman year with an older, "traditional" dean of women, lane was a breath of fresh air. Her presence became even more impor­ tant to us as the women's movement took hold around the country in the early 1970s, In all, rny Wilkes experience was a positive one, both socially and acad­ emically. I always maintained that, as an English major, I had received a superior education. My convic­ tion was validated when 1 entered the Master of Liberal Arts program at the University of Pennsylvania a few years ago; I had a greater breadth of knowledge than some of my classmates—and they had received their undergraduate edu­ cation at Penn. Cindy ). Dorfman '72 Strong Leaders Basis for Strong Education System Editor: Asa 1966 alumnus of Wilkes College, 1 am troubled by the quota­ tion of Ms. lane Lampe-Groh con­ cerning Dr Eugene S Farley, in the Wilkes Universe (September, 1994) "From the Editor" column. Ms. Lampe-Groh stated: "Certainly in terms of growing up it was the right time, because these types of strong authoritative leaders couldn't survive in the 70's." This statement reflects the prevail­ ing attitudes concerning educational institutions in the United States today. As a result of the dearth of "strong authoritative leaders" in our current educational system we are now facing, the "dumbing down" of American education, a decrease in American student academic achieve­ ments, the silly notion of "political correctness" pervading educational institutions, an increase in crime and drugs in our schools, the develop­ ment of student-directed courses, and the disruptive ability of students to control educational policy. To correct these problems we need to return to strong authoritative lead­ ers who will support firm moral teachings and an aura of individual achievement (not outcome-based education) in educational institu­ tions. Clement A. Gaynor, Jr. '66 'Woodstock Generation Responsible for Today’s Social Ills Editor: It has been a long time since I have read a magazine that contained not only one, but three articles that would prompt me to write a letter to the editor. First, Dr. Farley may have been "a big, tough Quaker," but it would seem that there should be more big tough Quakers at every level of our educa­ tional system today. 1 started at Bucknell University Junior College in November, 1945, just several weeks after my discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps. We attended refresher courses prior to the start of the next trimester. Many of us in that freshman class were not in the best mental state. They didn't have a fancy name for it then, but 1 think today they might call it post traumatic stress syndrome. Between Dr. Farley and George Ralston, they both contributed com­ passion and aid to many returning G.l.s, and Ralston wasn't really much older than some of us. Other than my father, no two men contributed more to my future suc­ cess than Dr. Farley and "Coach" Ralston. Jane Lampe-Groh's statement that strong, authoritative leaders could not survive in the 70's is plain hog­ wash. Wishy-washy people never leave a good, bad or indifferent mark on the world. Second, the most presumptuous thing I have ever read was the fact that the lapanese could learn some­ thing from our education majors about how to run a better school sys­ tem. I am not certain about the facts today, but I do know that if Charles Murray had written the "Bell Curve" with college students as his subject a few years ago, his conclusion would have been that, as a group, students enrolled as education majors would have the lowest l.Q.s on campus, maybe in a tie with poli-sci majors. As a former president of a Board of Education, in a rather large school district, I had too many bad experi­ ences with math majors who had no more than two semesters of algebra; Social Studies majors who had no concept of geography or government. They had earned their majors with "how to teach" courses rather than "what to teach." I had one math major ask me, "What the hell are binary numbers?," and he was a can­ didate for department head in our high school. Needless to say, he was not hired. Third, "Woodstock, Wilkes and the World." if Christine Liberaski believes that Woodstock 1 was "the defining characteristic of a generation," then our tremendous social problems of today can also be blamed on Woodstock. Drugs, sex, violence were Woodstock... drugs, sex. AIDS, vio­ lence and crime are rampant among the children of the Woodstockdefined generation. It seems to me as axiomatic as A^+b2=C“. The true protesters of social injus­ tice were not the draft dodging hip­ pies like our left wing president— they were the thousands of men who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to protect the student's right to protest. Communism is dead, socialism is very ill—neither work. Though far from perfect, capitalism works, but only for those who pursue knowledge and for those who put hard work together with knowledge. Bill Phillips '47 Editor: 1 just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you and your staff on your new pub­ lication, Wilkes Universe. The first issue was well designed and interesting to read, and 1 look forward to future issues. Please pass along my congrat­ ulations on a job well done to everyone associated with Willies Universe. Dave Jolley ‘78 Editor: What a refreshing "Afterthoughts" column by Anthony Liuzzo (Wife Universe. May,1994). If our national rhetoric measured up, we'd be a happier, healthier country'. Keep up the good work, and greetings to the author. Ted Wrotherly Hushiind to Elaine Turner ‘50 Fit’ilf’atk on all issues contained in Wilkes Universe is welcomed. All letters must 6e sinned and will be subject to editing. Send to: Editor, Wilkes Universe, Wilkes University. P.O. Box' 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 3 �ON CAMPUS Wilkes Universe Week of Events Aims to Educate About AIDS In a continuing effort to educate the public about the effects and preventions of HIV. Wilkes hosted AIDS Awareness Week, a series of lectures and events held November 28 through December 1. 1994. Keynote speaker for the week was Hydeia Broadbent, a 10-year-old who has lived with H.I.V. since birth. Broadbent has toured the country1, appearing on national tele­ vision programs and visiting schools to talk about life with H.I.V. She is a recipient of the Pediatric AIDS Foundation Hero Award and the Black Achievers Young Prodigy Award for her courage and involve- ment in educating others. S.T.A.R. Theatre, an ensemble comprising 11 young people ages 13 to 24. presented "On The Edge," an interactive musical theater piece aimed at promoting awareness, reducing risky behaviors, and encouraging compassion for those infected with H.I.V. among adoles­ cents. Other lectures and discussions, such as "Living with AIDS," "The Reality of AIDS for Families." and "AIDS Education: Facts and Fiction." called on the expertise of high school and college faculty and representatives from local organiza- Students Say ‘Thanks' to Scholarship Donors Wilkes student scholarship recipients gathered recently to thank friends and alumni who have helped make their education possible through annual and endowed scholarships. The annual Scholarship Donors' Luncheon was held in September to recognize individuals and busi­ nesses who have established scholarships, some which bear the names of the donor or people they honor. "My hopes of attending a quali­ ty undergraduate institution looked very bleak,’ said Jeff Costello, a senior from Mount Carmel, Pa. who spoke at the lun­ cheon. "Fortunately, some golden rays of sunlight burst through the darkness in the form of the gener­ ous and caring benefactors who established this scholarship." A biology major, Costello is a recipient of The Harold J. Harris & Angeline Elizabeth Kirby Memorial Health Center Scholarship, a full tuition scholar­ ship awarded to selected premed­ ical and nursing students. Dr. John O. Turner '61, Dr. Karl Arbogast and Dr. Samuel T. Buckman repre­ sented the Kirby Memorial Health Center at the luncheon. Campus Construction Continues Newly Renovated Capin Hall Rededicated O>n December 2. 1994, Wilkes held Wilkes students share the "Journey of Ligfit" tions. Additionally, a panel discus­ sion, titled "AIDS Education In Our Schools: Developing A Prototype For the Wyoming Valley," addressed education programs which encour­ age students to modify their behav­ ior. During the week, the Eugene S. Farley Library devoted a special section to AIDS-related literature, and the Sordoni Art Gallery closed its doors to observe "A Day Without Art." To culminate the week, members of the Wilkes University community gathered for a candlelight vigil in the Stark Learning Center courtyard on World AIDS Day. The "Journey of Light," as it was called, included music, readings, remarks, and med­ itation in an effort to focus on the lives AIDS has affected. Women’s Caucus to Hold Conference The Wilkes University Faculty Women's Caucus will host the Third M'r n ,»,a 4 M Annual International Women's Day Conference on March 5 and 6, 1995 in the University's Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. The conference, "The W.H.O.L.E. Woman: Well-Being, Health, Occupation,Love,Education," is free and open to the public. For more information, call Stephanie Geyer at 1-800 WILKES-U, extension 4772. ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the rededication of Capin Hall, the first of several campus buildings renovated as part of the University's S25 million campus improvement project. Located at 165 South Franklin Street, Capin Hall was named in 1985 in honor of President Emeritus Dr. Robert S. Capin '50. '83. who served from 1975 to 1984 before returning to his present position as professor of accounting. The four month, $450,000 renova­ tion project included the addition of two classrooms and enlarged office space for the Communications and History departments. Additionally, electrical wiring and plumbing were replaced, double-pane windows installed and fresh paint and carpet­ ing applied. On the exterior, bricks were washed and details repainted in period colors. The building also was made handicapped accessible, with the addition of an elevator, wheelchair ramp. Built in 1901, the building previous­ ly was named in memory of John Franklin, an early Wyoming Valley settler It was originally owned by Frances Hartmann Weaver, widow of George Weaver, a founding partner of the Weaver Reichard Brewery who died in 1901. The handsome brick home was a residence until the middle 1900s, when it was converted to offices for the International Union of Mine Workers of America. The union offices remained there until Wilkes pur­ chased the building in 1969. The two and a half story structure was built in the Classical Revival style of the late Victorian period. Although altered minimally when converted for offices, the basic structure remains intact. The rooms of the three floors are arranged around center halls. "With renovations just completed in Capin Hall and others around the campus, Wilkes is preserving a sense of the past while maintain- Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. Construction is also well underway on the new 55,000 square-foot facility which will house the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and the School of Business, Society and Public Policy. Located next to Capin Hall on South Franklin Street, the new building will include computer labs, classrooms and student and faculty lounges. Wilkes also will renovate the Stark Learning Center and its laboratories to accommodate the new Doctor of Pharmacy program, and a new student union and dining facility will be built. The project will divide the 27-acre campus into two distinct areas. The northern half will encompass an acad­ emic quadrangle which will house all of the classroom and laboratory build­ ings. The southern half will form the residential section, where many of the residence halls are located. Cftairman of the Board of Trustees Eugene Rot/i '57, President Emeritus Robert S. Capin ‘50, '83, and President Christopher N. Breisetli cut tfie ribbon at rededication ceremonies. -J* �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Teaching Free-Market Radio in Poland By Erika Funke, WV1A Vice President of Radio It was the 5:25 PM flight from J.EK. to Warsaw with rows of bolt-upright passengers, waiting for a chance to loosen their seat belts and drop their seats back into a more comfortable configu­ ration. After the standard discus­ sions of safety and flying time, and a routine takeoff, the video screens began to glow with the first of many recorded diversions for travelers who wouldn't reach their destination for 10 more hours. A rerun of the ABC program "World News Morning" was play­ ing, and the initial image was striking: an eerie night scene of a The delegation included Dr. Anne Heineman-Batory '68, associate professor of parachute drop to Haiti. It wasn't Business and Economics; Erika Funke, vice president of Radio at public radio and a shipment of food, as you might television affiliate WAtiA; and Mark Davis, director of University Relations expect. It was a drop of radios— transistor radios the color of Lach, director of marketing at perspective. Giamartino assem­ bluebirds—so the Haitians could Poland's Radio Mercury and pro­ bled a delegation which included listen to what the report called fessor at the University in marketing specialist Dr. Anne ''the voice of democracy." The Poznan. Lach has spent time in Heineman-Batory 68, associate Haitian people smiled broadly as the United States and was con­ professor of Business and they cupped their precious gifts. vinced that radio professionals in Economics at Wilkes; veteran The power of radio. That first Poland should experience the journalist Mark Davis, director of image set the tone as a Wilkesbenefits of an exchange with Wilkes University Relations; and led delegation traveled to Racot their U.S. counterparts. radio specialist Erika Funke, vice (pronounced RAHT-zot), Poland The U.S. Information Agency, president of Radio at public to present a series of workshops its mission, in part, to support radio and television affiliate to radio journalists the fledgling free WVIA. and marketers as the press in Central country continues RADIO: TOOL OF TRUTH Europe, joined with the transition to a People in Poland still remem­ Radio Mercury to put free market economy ber the days during martial law together a series of that began five years when Radio Solidarity dared workshops facilitated ago. broadcast those courageous by an American team Dr. Gary that could discuss reports each night on a home­ Giamartino, dean of made transmitter. They told the matters as diverse as the University's Polish people what they needed city reporting and School of Business, to know to survive during martial station promotion, Road sign at the edge of Racot, arranged the trip law, and they tried to elude the from both a com­ Poland, where the group pre­ through Walerie authorities by using a different sented the radio workshops. mercial and public 6 apartment each evening to con­ tinue their mission. The Polish people knew the tide was turning against the communist regime when, during the nightly airing of official government policy state­ ments, the signal of the under­ ground radio broadcasters would 'upstage' the authorities and pre­ sent the truth (prawda) from 'their' point of view. Radio Mercury in the city of Poznan is one of the public radio stations that have come into their own since the fall of com­ munism and the establishment of a free press. Public stations in Poland are still state owned, but they are no longer state con­ trolled. Its name derived from the Roman god of merchants and trade, Radio Mercury has a staff of respected journalists who work to provide first-rate reporting for the region in Western Poland it serves. But public radio in Poland is different than that of the United States in one significant respect: the stations air commercials. Funds to support public radio come from license fees charged on the sale of radios and from advertising. Journalists who work at these stations say they couldn't depend on listener sup­ port to survive because there aren’t nearly enough people in the audience who have the nec­ essary disposable income. Since 1989, commercial radio has become the newest broad­ casting phenomenon in Poland. Like their U.S. counterparts, these stations are privately owned and funded through advertising sales. This has creat­ ed a phenomenon the public sta­ tions aren't yet used to: free mar­ ket competition. Commercial radio hosts offer a quicker pace and shorter newscasts, and the Polish public seems to like the change. STATES SECRETS: A THREAT TO FREEDOM? But the young reporters who came together at Racot were more concerned about credibility than competition. Most had not had contact with radio journal­ ism as practiced in the United States, and felt there was "too much of the reporter" present in the National Public Radio pieces played during the workshops. Polish people want to hear "the truth," they said, adding that the more actual interviews and tape cuts are used, the more believ­ able the reports. One seasoned journalist from Radio Mercury has even been producing docu­ mentaries without narration. People in Poland still remember the days when Radio Solidarity dared broadcast those coura­ geous reports each night on a home-made transmitter. Old Town Hail in Poznan, Poland 7 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Teaching English Writers and edi­ tors dressed as prisoners behind bars made the cover photo of one Polish weekly magazine. Apparently been doing their fobs too Dr. Arnie HeinemanBatory 68, and Mark Davis pre­ sent a workshop to Polish radio professionals 8 The Polish journalists spoke of stories about homelessness and the refugee crisis, and hard hit­ ting documentaries about politi­ cal corruption. In fact, writers and editors dressed as prisoners behind bars made up the cover photo of one edition of Straightforward, a weekly magazine from Poznan. Apparently reporters in Poland have been doing their job 'too' well for some politicians. In the middle of September, the lower house of parliament passed a "states secrets" law. Because of its vague wording, politicians would have great lati­ tude in what they could label a state secret, giving them power to protect themselves from embarrassment or even prosecu­ tion. Members of the Polish media have signed an open letter asking the parliament to reject the legislation. The bill still needs to pass the upper house and receive the signature of the president. A NEW ERA IN RADIO Dramatic change has been underway in Poland over the past five years since the end of the communist era. A free media was born and continues to develop. Even the pending "state secrets" legislation, though a threat, is still a sign that journalists are investigating and reporting effec­ tively and doing their jobs as they should—and people are listen­ ing. Radio Mercury has taken the lead by providing a forum by which radio people in Poland and the United States can learn from one another through the kind of exchange necessary for a free press to thrive. As it happens, the emblem of Radio Mercury is most appropri­ ate for the sessions held in Racot in September. Not only is Mercury the patron of merchants and trade, he’s also the messen­ ger of the gods and. in a sense, a mythical embodiment of the power of the spoken word. With commitment, passion and moral courage, the people of Poland have come to understand first hand the power of the word— and they are staking their lives on it. Excerpted with permission from the November and December editions of WVIA Journal, the public television and radio affiliate's membership maga­ zine. Erika Funke is vice president of Radio. Making A Difference in Namibia Sandra "Buffy" Crook ‘93 u’ifii tiro young Namibian friends By Vaughn A. Shinfius You might say the last half of 1993 was hectic for Sandra Crook '93. In six months, she graduated from Wilkes, took a threeweek trip to Russia and applied and was accepted to an international teach­ ing program. On January 3, 1994 she left for Africa, “it all happened pretty quickly, which is what 1 wanted. I wanted some­ thing immediate." For the last year. Crook—known as ' Buffy’" to her classmates at ‘91 Wilkes—has been teach....J ing English in Namibia, Africa. She recently renewed her contract with World Teach, an interna­ tional teaching program run through the Harvard Institute for International Development. CULTURAL LEARNING Crook has always been fascinated with other cul­ tures. As a student, she concentrated on courses such as intercultural com­ munication, anthropology’ and sociology, "because 1 knew that somewhere along the line I would be doing something in another culture." After graduating from Wilkes, she took a three-week trip to Russia, with hopes of finding a job with an international company. But when she found out about World Teach through the Wilkes Career Services Office, she shift­ ed her focus. After talking with Wilkes’s director of international studies and African affairs expert, Dr. lames Merryman, Crook decided to apply for a teaching position in Africa, not Russia. "It's such a large 9 �PROFILE Namibia, it doesn’t matter what clothes you have on. No one has the latest design­ er shoes. They’re lucky if they have Sandra Crook '93 Wilkes Universe continent with so many countries and different cultures, and 1 think that we don't know enough about them. We only hear that everyone's starving, everyone's poor. We never hear anything positive. It's always in a negative light." Crook now lives on a Catholic mission in a tra­ ditional area of northern Namibia, approximately 60 kilometers from the Angolan border. She says her living conditions are posh compared to the way other volunteers live—she has a nice room, running water and electricity. "I was prepared to live in a hut, fetch water, cook over open fire. These are all possibilities," says Crook. "My experience has been happier because my living conditions are as good as they are." ENGLISH: THE KEY TO ADVANCEMENT Since the 1990 elections which freed Namibia from South African rule. Crook says the country has been peaceful. People are not looking for immediate changes in government, she says, but they now seem to be rolling up their collective sleeves. Since the country's inde­ pendence. the official lan­ guage has been changed from Afrikaans to English, and Afrikaans is now viewed as the language of oppression. That transition has not been without its pains. & V >2 ■ J Naiiw women socialize near Crook's home in Namibia, Africa. 10 Even though all instruc­ tions are given in English. Crook estimates that there are still six to eight languages spoken throughout the country. Since English is her first language, she helps teach the South African teach­ ers—some of whom are at the same comprehension level as their students— by holding workshops which focus on learner­ centered teaching methodology. And in the evenings, she teaches a class in life science to mission workers. Although her primary instructing responsibility is English, Crook also teaches other subjects, including math, science, art and other extra-curric­ ular activities. Her 10th grade students vary in age from 16 to late 20s. Since some families cannot afford the annual school fee and cost of uniforms for all of their children at once, many alternate chil­ dren by year—one child goes to school while oth­ ers stay home and tend to the family farm. If her students continue through grade 12, Crook says, they are practically guaranteed a job. Depending on how well they speak English, some A view of the desert land which surrounds Crook's Namibian village. become bankers or teach­ ers. and others progress to a nearby teachers col­ lege. Many stay at home with their family. "One of my major goals is to help give them confi­ dence, not only in speak­ ing English, but in them­ selves," Crook says. "I’ve been trying to teach them that their opinions are valid. I'm proud because I think that 1 can see progress." In return, Crook has gained confidence in her­ self. Because her students are so innocent—many have never traveled out­ side of their own village— they've encouraged her to open up more. "1 see things in a different light," she says. A RENEWED PERSPECTIVE Her new lifestyle has given her a lot of time to reflect, and she says it has changed her notions about prejudice and material belongings. Though she sometimes misses some of the con­ veniences of home, such as the video store and the supermarket, she says she is happy to live a less complicated life. “Americans have so many external influences that we just get caught up in," she says. "It's no one's fault, it's just our culture. People think that more external things will make them happy. But, it makes you lose perspective of what we as human beings are trying to achieve. Take self-deprecating manner, the African people are very appreciative. She has become an American "showpiece" for the school, a role she is not entirely comfortable play­ ing. "They think that it's such a burden for me to be there, that I'm sacrificing so much. But really it's the opposite. They're giving me just as much as I'm giving them." Crook has met some documentary crews and hopes to someday put her Wilkes background in telecommunications to work. But. right now, she has other goals in mind. "Every single day is a new learning experience for me. It's just so refresh­ ing to wake up every day away those material things and we're all the same—we still require the basics. "In Namibia, it doesn't matter what clothes you have on," she adds. "No one has the latest designer shoes on. They're lucky if they have A traditional African ftut. shoes." and think 'what am 1 going At first. Crook says, to learn today.' Hopefully many of the natives were my students are thinking suspicious of her, or the same thing when they thought that she was an come into my class." Afrikaner. But in their own 11 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Electronic fish glide across the computer screen in Steve Bailey's spartan office, in a hidden corridor of Boston's New England Aquarium, A short distance away, on the public side of doors marked "staff only," visitors marvel as neon gobies, jewfish grouper, sharks and some 1,000 other species of animals swim in their indoor habitats. As curator of fishes, Bailey's responsibilities encompass both of these worlds, though his recent pro­ motion from senior aquarist has him managing people more often than handling fish. He now oversees hiring, scheduling and training of the 20 members of the aquarium's fishes department. But despite an 11-year ascension to a position which makes him primarily a self­ proclaimed "office geek," Bailey says he still finds his work "endlessly entertaining and fulfilling.’’ "A lot of people don t understand my job, or they are mildly curious about it," he says. "But it's a very important job—it's education, it's conservation, it's entertainment. 1 really wonder how many people can say that their job directly relates to society in as many ways." A TRADITION OF INNOVATION the Fishes by Vaughn A. Shinfius '91 Photos courtesy New England Aquarium It's that type of thinking that makes the New England Aquarium "Boston's favorite place ■ to go." Opened in 1969 on Boston's Centra! Wharf, the facility was the _ first of U.S. aquaria to emphasize entire habitats of animals, rather than displaying species sin­ gularly. Each year, more than 1.3 million visitors peer into its tanks to see Myrtle the 500-pound green sea turtle or to watch a sunfish get eaten by an alligator. On weekends they line up 6-7 deep at the exhibits, says Bailey, evidence that A view from above of Neu> England Aquarium, located on Boston's Central Wharf the aquarium is being "loved to death by the public." With that in mind, the aquarium is about to undergo a S5 million expansion which by 1999 will increase its size from 73,000 square feet to nearly 160,000. As curator, Bailey will play a primary role in deciding what fish will be featured in the new exhibit space—where to get them, how to transport them. and how to display them. He's also excited about plans for a full immersion sea mam­ mal area and an expand­ ed changing exhibit area which will feature a dif­ ferent aquatic habitat annually. An exhibit slated for 1997 will display animals from Eastern Africa's Lake Victoria, one of a cluster of volcanic lakes in danger of losing its native fish population. Through the institution's research department, many of the species have been saved from eutrophying lakes and placed in safer waters at the aquarium. "Literally, we've turned into a gene job is not drudgery. It’s extremely . . . .. ..... sometimes, never any­ thing that,'s drudgery it. Steve Bailey '79 12 13 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Inside the aquarium really si ■■ o in a lot of ways. These days I m trying to bank," says Bailey. "We've got two dozen species of Lake Victorian fish­ es that you probably couldn't find in Lake Victoria right now—some have not even been named yet." The Lake Victoria project is one example of New England Aquarium's focus on environ­ mental issues. Boston's educa­ tional community has given it high marks for displays which emphasize recycling and con­ servation. It's a mission to which Bailey is personally tied. “There's this planet that we live on and there's nowhere else to go," he says. "If you want to die with a clear con­ science, you sure better do your part to try to save the place." Looking to the future. Bailey encourages Biology students—even at "landlocked" Wilkes University— to look beyond traditional careers, such as medicine, to professions which will benefit society in other ways. "There's a sort of a metaphysical pursuit where happiness and self­ fulfillment and stimulation are such a big part of what goes on during the day to day drudgery of a working career," he says. "My job is not drudgery. It's extremely exasperating sometimes, but there's never any­ thing that's drudgery about it. That's important, especially since you are going to spend 40 or 50 years work­ ing." "INDEBTED TO WILKES" Bailey also believes in the impor­ tance of staying connected to his alma mater, which he does through his involvement on the Alumni Association executive board. And he donates regularly to Wilkes, remem­ bering the soccer team which pro­ vided relief from academic stress, and a yearbook scholarship which helped him make it during financial­ ly lean years. "I really feel indebted to Wilkes in a lot of ways. These days I'm trying to give back as much as I can. "I don't know how many other institutions can give you the same sort of package that Wilkes can. You don't feel you get lost in the shuffle. I'd like to think that my kids would consider going there.” Bailey still visits the campus sev- much as I can 99 Steve Bailey '79 v 14 Bailey prepares fora dive on one of the aquarium's collecting trips on the Carribean Sea. In addition to the fish and sea mammal exhibits, the aquarium also features two species of penguin. eral times a year for Association meetings and reunion events. On a recent trip, he took several pictures from campus and has been sending them to his former dorm mates from old Miner Hall. "Wilkes was such a great place to get started. 1 just can't imagine hav­ ing done things differently." CHASING THE SNAILFISH Growing up in landlocked Stroudsburg, Pa., Bailey never imag­ ined he would pursue a career in marine biology, even though he had been interested in underwater life since boyhood scuba diving trips to Maine. "It was just so thrilling see­ ing the animals that you’d only ever seen in books before," recalls Bailey. Still, he began at Wilkes as a Biology major, planning to pursue a career in medicine. Bailey says Wilkes "taught me to work hard,” recalling classes taught by Drs. Reif, Turoczi, and Hayes. But it was a course taught by for­ mer Wilkes biology professor, Lou Rigley, that steered him toward his current career. "Lou Rigley was a real fish-head," Bailey says. “His office was always the neatest in the biology depart­ ment because he had tanks full of fishes. That always got my curiosity." He began to take any course relat­ ed to the water—including one which gave him the opportunity to snorkel the Florida Key's coral reefs. "That's when 1 decided that there had to be some kind of job out there that would allow me to do that sort of thing," says Bailey. "But I had no idea what it was." After graduating from Wilkes, Bailey enrolled in the marine biology graduate program at Northeastern University in Boston. While working on his graduate research on the obscure snail fish, he discovered his true calling. * "Being in the water all the time, chasing that fish around, convinced me that 1 would­ n't want to do anything the rest of my life that didn't include diving." During graduate school, Bailey vol­ unteered at the aquarium and paid his bills by bartending and waiting tables. Not long after, he was hired at the entry level as an aquarist in training. For the next 10 years as an aquarist, Bailey took care of the ani­ mals, designing and maintaining the exhibits. He loved every minute of it. "You have this patch of turf that is yours. Everything that goes on in that area is your responsibility— painting the floors, fixing the plumb­ ing. I'm a generalist. I like to do all kinds of different things on a daily basis. I could have done that until they slid me from a flag-draped board off this wharf in 60 years." But Bailey's career highlight has little to do with fish. He met his wife, the former Barbara Dobbrow, who is also an aquarist, at the aquarium. The couple resides in nearby Braintree, Mass., with their one-yearold son, Alexander Douglas Bailey. Bailey says meeting someone who understands the commitment it takes to work at the aquarium was "the best thing that could have hap­ pened to me." "These are animals. You can't just push them off and head home because you'll get to it tomorrow." As he settles into his new responsibilities. Bailey says he has no immediate plans of leaving the aquarium. His heart and soul are in New England. "Everything about this place has been the best 1 could have hoped for," he says. "I just don't know h°w I could have done any better." 15 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe International Recruiting Wilkes Looks Globally for Future Students By the Fall 1998 semes­ ter, Wilkes hopes to have international students account for 6 to 10 per­ cent of its full-time under­ graduates. "One of the keys to reaching this goal will be to return on a reg­ ular basis to the countries where we have estab­ lished contacts," says Dean of Student Enrollment Services Bernard Vinovrski ‘69. INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth and the delegation meet with Dr. Hsi-Muh Leu, President of National Normal University of Taiwan. in an effort to bolster enrollment while enhanc­ ing cultural learning, Wilkes has begun an ini­ tiative to recruit students from countries around the world. Within the past six months, members of the Wilkes community have traveled to Puerto Rico. Taiwan, and several Middle Eastern countries to visit high schools, meet government education officials, and tell prospec­ tive students and their parents about the University. "The world has become Stephanie Geyer a global village," says Wilkes President Assistant Director, University Relations Christopher N. Breiseth. -■ "To survive in the 21st century, the global vil­ lagers need to get to know one another—and higher education is going to make that happen. "Wilkes University is a wonderful place for peo­ ple from other parts of that village to earn a degree, learn about American culture, and share the gifts from their own homeland." FOSTERING CULTURAL DIVERSITY The concept of interna­ tional recruiting is not entirely new to Wilkes. In the early 1980's, the University was one of a handful of American schools recruiting stu­ dents from abroad. Today, more than 250 American colleges and universities are looking to foreign markets to meet their enrollment targets, according to Linda Heaney, president of Linden Educational Services in Bethesda, Maryland, a firm which assists institutions in overseas marketing. "Universities are inter­ ested in foreign students because they provide cul­ tural diversity," says Heaney. "They are high caliber students, and they bring the world here. And, they often have sufficient funds to pay for educa­ tion. Eighty-two percent can afford to pay full­ tuition." t Alumni and parents have become a catalyst in the return to international recruiting initiatives. Reverend Cannon Gary DeHope ‘62, headmaster of the Episcopal Cathedral School in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has seen many American colleges and universities recruit from his high school. Loyal to his alma mater, he wanted to get Wilkes involved. "1 had a choice of sever­ al places to go when I graduated from high school in 1957," said DeHope. "Even at that time, Wilkes had a good name. I was a good stu­ dent in high school. When I got to Wilkes I really worked my tail off. It impressed me." DeHope remains in con­ tact with fellow alumnus, and Wilkes physics profes­ sor, Dr. Walter Placek '61. "Walter and I keep in touch." says DeHope. "He verifies that Wilkes is still the good school it was dean of the School of ^Wilkes back then." Science and Engineering, Working with Wilkes University is traveled to the Middle coordinator of East with Heaney and her a wonderful International Students, Linden Educational Barbara King ‘81, place for Services staff. DeHope helped arrange a Representing 34 schools, people from two-week recruiting trip to the group spent more the island. While there, other parts of than four weeks visiting King visited dozens of pri­ Greece. Turkey. Iordan, ; . ’ vil­ vate schools, and met Cyprus. Kuwait, the with guidance counselors, United Arab Emirates, and lage to earn students and their par­ Bahrain. As the only facul­ a degree, ents. She returned with ty member, and the only 450 inquiry cards from member of the delegation learn about students interested in who spoke Arabic, Nejib American Wilkes, the majority indi­ had a decided advantage cating an interest in sci­ over the staff of other culture, and ence, pre-medical, or schools on the trip. share the engineering programs. But Nejib also credits With more than 1,200 Wilkes alumni for the gifts from public and private schools trip's overwhelming suc­ their own graduating approximately cess. Evangelos 100,000 students each Demetriou ‘85 was help­ homeland." year, Puerto Rico is fertile ful with interpretation ground for American Wilkes President during a college fair in Christopher N. Breiseth recruiting, says DeHope. Athens. Electrical engi­ And although it is charac­ neering graduate terized as a "Spanish cul­ Mohammed Daoud '85 ture," the English lan­ guage and American poli­ tics are perva­ sive. So stu­ dents who matriculate in the States can focus on their studies, without the need to overcome a communication barrier. Meeting in Malaysia u’itfi Dr. Umid Nejib are Willies Alumni: Norliamimali Davd, In October Mrs. Abidin Mofidyusuf, Aman Jamal. Fatimaft lamaludiit, Zaftariya Ibraliim, and November, Hamdan Sfiaari. Nejib, Norlia Sulaiman. Noraini Hassan, Rosian Abdul Aziz. Dr. Umid Nejib, Badrui Aziz Muliammad. In front are Zainai Abidin Mofidyusuf and Namied Sulaiman. �PROFILE assisted during a University Fair in Amman, Iordan. And Mustfa Mahmoud '81 offered assistance during and after an excursion to Bahrain. Overall, the trip yielded more than 500 inquiry cards from students interested in Wilkes. "Our alumni in these countries are an essential component to the suc­ cess of our recruitment.” says Nejib adding that each of the alumni he met with offered to respond to stu­ dent inquiries and relate their own Wilkes experiences. Nejib recently used a trip to an international conference in Indonesia as an opportunity to con­ tinue his recruitment efforts. After leading an academic conference. Nejib and School of Science and Engineering professors Dr. Perwez Kalim and Dr. Cliff Mirman met with Indonesian families to discuss Wilkes. Drs. Nejib and Kalim also traveled to Singapore and Malaysia where they made contact with more than two dozen alumni. GLOBAL NEIGHBORS The parents of two current Wilkes students and a campus neighbor were instrumental in arranging anoth­ er important recruitment trip to Taiwan in October. The idea formed from discussions between Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy. Wilkes special lhe Jahvan delegation assistant to the President for External Affairs, and Clarence Chiang, who neighbors the Wilkes campus. An international businessman. Chiang is partner with Tony Huang whose daughter, Linda, is currently studying at Wilkes. Another Wiikes Taiwanese student. Ann Liao, is daughter of Liao Cheng 18 Wilkes Universe Meeting in Tniiran are: Clarence Chiang: Dr. Mafnnorrd Fafnny; President Christopher N. Breiseth: Dr. Wei-Jao Chen, President of National University of Taiwan, Liao Cheng Ching and Bernard Vinovrski '69. V Ching, secretary1 general for the Taipei City Government. The students and their parents believe Wilkes is the ideal college to learn American culture, language, and philosophy while receiving a first-rate liberal arts education in a safe environment. Indeed. Tony Huang describes Wilkes University and the Wyoming Valley as "the authentic America." 1 visits the Taroka National Park. Because of these positive reports from the Taiwanese students, the Taiwanese commissioner of Education. Ying-Hau Chen, invited Fahmy to form a Wilkes delegation to meet with the country's leaders of education, business, industry, and philanthropy. The group, which included President Breiseth, Fahmy and his wife, Iran, and dean of enroll­ ment Vinovrski, learned that Taiwanese parents are interested in sending their students to American colleges and universities. Because safety is a primary con­ cern in selecting an American college or university for their children, par­ ents in all three countries prefer smaller cities or towns to major met­ ropolitan areas. But access is also important: because of transporta­ tion concerns, students need to be close to hub cities such as Philadelphia, New York and Washington DC. But parents also worry about the quality of the experience. They believe larger schools, with many students from their own country, will provide fewer opportunities for social interaction with American students. This concern is linked with their goal to have their children return home with a clear understanding of the intricacies of American culture and communication. A HOME AWAY FROM HOME Addressing the special needs of international students is the next challenge for Wilkes. Already, the University is taking steps to ease the t orientation process for incoming international students. "The success of the international recruitment program will hinge upon helping the students reach their educational and social goals," says dean of enrollment Vinovrski. He would like to have international stu­ dents arrive at Wilkes before the beginning of the fall semester. In addition to traditional orientation programs for residence halls, dining, and registration, international stu­ dents also will learn about local transportation, banking, and other local opportunities. English as a Second Language courses will be offered to help the students to hone their communications skills. With the assistance of Tony Huang, Wilkes is arranging a three week summer exchange program for intended to give the Taiwanese high school students an early taste of life and education in America. The stu­ dents will take classes in English, interpersonal communications, and U.S. History during the week, and will tour the state and major metro­ politan areas on weekends. A similar program run through the University's Education Department brings in students and faculty from japan's Tamagawa University. The fourth annual visit will take place this spring. As part of the Wilkes University's long-range plans, international recruitment is what President Breiseth refers to as "another arrow In our quiver." International students bring new understanding of other cultures and societies to Wilkes stu­ dents, he says, and their perspec­ tives broaden those of American stu­ dents and faculty. The result will be a stronger University, producing alumni with a true sense of the chal­ lenges and opportunities in other Parts of the world. PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE Recruiting from the Global Village Last year, we made the shift in name from the Wilkes Alumni Quarterly to the Wilkes Universe because we realized how alumni are increasingly global in their vocations and avo­ cations. We also observed the growing inter­ national activity of faculty and students, from curricular globalization to international travel and study. We have reported in recent publi­ cations about the exchange between Tamagawa University and Wilkes, and herein about the Wilkes delegation that traveled to Poland to help establish their equivalent of Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth our public radio. A significant expansion of our efforts to recruit international students is also underway. There have been international students at Wilkes for the past several decades, but never in sizeable numbers at any one time. As our global village shrinks and America continues to be a magnet for students from throughout the world who wish to pursue their education, we think it both natural and logical to mobilize our resources in different countries and regions to attract students who are in a position to benefit from a Wilkes education and to contribute to the overall diversity of our campus. Barbara King '81 started the process this academic year by visiting Puerto Rico, under the guidance of our alumnus, the Reverend Gary DeHope ‘62, the Director and Headmaster of the Episcopal Cathedral School in San [uan. Reverend DeHope, also now the Chair of the Middle States Association, invited Dr. Walter Placek ‘61 to San luan to teach basic science teachers new ways of teaching science. I was part of a delegation traveling to Taiwan in late October with Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, his wife Iran, and Dean Bernard Vinovrski '69. The trip was planned by our neighbor, Clarence Chiang, working with the fathers of two of our Taiwanese students. Linda Huang and Ann Liao. Mr. Chiang and his daughter, Lillian, joined us in Taipei. We were introduced to heads of schools and universities as well as to business leaders who we hope will help worthy Taiwanese students, whose families cannot afford the cost to come to Wilkes. We even had a chance to hand out Wilkes literature to Taiwanese soldiers on duty’ on the Island of Kimen (formerly Quemoy). barely three kilometers from Mainland China. Dean Umid Nejib took two major trips, one in November to Greece, Cyprus and Turkey as well as to several Middle Eastern countries On the other, he traveled in December and January with faculty colleagues Drs. Cliff Mirman and Syed Kalim. to Singapore and Malaysia, where they presented papers and met with Wilkes alumni and prospective students. In all of these ventures we were interpreting the strengths of a Wilkes education to young people or the faculty who guide them and building the kinds of contacts that can be strengthened over time. Both educationally and financially these initiatives make good sense. The Wife Uaivcrst’ is an appropriate place to keep you apprised of future international contacts to think about Wilkes as an outstanding environment for a quality undergraduate or graduate education, just as it is tor Americans. 19 �COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Wilkes Universe Pain No Obstacle for Stacey Boyer by Tom McGuire '85, Sports Information Director ^Stacey truly per­ sonifies the term ‘role model.’ She has an enormo us . . - . ' Coach Karen Haag vv 20 Stacey Boyer knows what it is to sacrifice. For the past year, the senior student-athlete has suffered with pain from a lower back injury’ that forced her to miss the 199394 women's basketball sea­ son. Diagnosed with two herniated lumbar discs, Boyer had a choice to make: quit sports, or play with the pain. But Boyer, a psychology/ elementary' education major, refused to give up and is playing again this season, even though the road to recovery has been bumpy. "I was on medication for a month—two pain killers, some muscle relaxers, and Naperson—but that didn't help," says Boyer. "Then 1 went for a month of physi­ cal therapy, but there was still no relief from the pain. Then the doctors tried giv­ ing me steroid shots—three in a month and a half—but, once again, there was no relief." Boyer’s career at Wilkes began smoothly enough. Recruited from Eastern Lebanon County High School (ELCO) to play bas­ ketball. she steadily devel­ oped into one of the league's top players, averag­ ing 7.3 points a game as a freshman, 6.1 as a sopho­ more. and 14.4 as a junior. She also was a standout on the softball diamond, hitting .257 as a freshman. .233 as a sophomore, and .268 as a junior Even with the back injury, she went on to achieve a batting average of 348 as a senior. "We tend to overuse the term 'role model’ in sports," says women's basket­ ball and tennis coach Karen Haag. "But Stacey truly per­ sonifies that term. Each day she struggles with pain and plays her heart out without a word of com­ plaint. She has an enormous amount of courage.” While basket­ ball and softball are her pri­ Stricey Boyer on match up. mary sports, Boyer showed her versatility by playing a year each of women's soccer and tennis. A member of the 1994 women s tennis team. Boyer nearly won the Middle Atlantic Conference women's doubles champi­ onship, even though she had not played competitive­ ly since high school. "1 wasn't even thinking about playing tennis. But Coach Haag said she need­ ed someone else on the team, so I agreed to play.” Boyer said. "She didn't even know that I had a back­ ground in tennis." Taught by professional Clarence Saul in her home­ town of Meyerstown, Pa., Boyer was not a stranger on the asphalt. Teamed with freshman Lisa Johnson, the pair compiled a season record of 6-2 and were seeded number one going into the two-day MAC Women's Tennis the courts in a 1992-93 season Championships held at Ralston Field Courts. After winning their first two matches, Boyer and Johnson reached the finals before losing in three sets to a Elizabethtown College team. "I didn t sleep for days after losing," said Boyer. "But the one positive from that experience was that I gained a very good friend in Lisa. The loss brought us closer together." That cohesiveness brought forth by competi­ tion is what Boyer says she'll miss most as she graduates and moves on to a career in teaching. "I'll really miss being with other people who are work­ ing toward the same goals that I am working to achieve," she says. "Athletics have been a big part of my life to this point and I am really going to miss it," Athletes Receive National Honors Several Wilkes student­ athletes received national recognition this past sea­ son for their outstanding performances. In football, cornerback Ben McKeown was named a second team AllAmerican, and defensive end lake Cole was named a third team All-American by Hansen's Football Gazette magazine, in addi­ tion. both players were named third team AllAmerican by the Division III Sports Information Directors. In field hockey, Kim Kaskel was named a sec­ ond team All-American by the Reebok/College Field Hockey Coaches Association. Elected Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) playoff most valuable player for the second consecutive year, Kaskel led the team this year with 16 goals and four assists. * Foothall Team finishes 9-2 In postseason play, the 1994 Wilkes football squad knocked off the University of Stony Brook, 28-21 to capture the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southeastern Championship. Quarterback Boo Perry was named the game's Most Valuable Player after Passing 24-43 for 301 Coach Schmidt Retires After 32 Years at Wilkes Rollie Schmidt, one of the greatest coaches in Wilkes athletic history, recently announced his retirement. A member of the Wilkes faculty and coaching staff for more than 32 years, Schmidt coached football, baseball, and golf and taught physical education classes. As football coach, Schmidt guided Wilkes in the glory days of the 1960 s, leading the team to a 32-game winning streak, two Lambert Bowl champi­ onships. and national prominence. During the 32-game winning streak, 11 of the wins came via shutout. Under his guidance. 65 players earned spots on the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) All-Star squad, and another 10 on the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) All-Star team. Schmidt stepped down as football coach in 1980, leaving with a 90-73-1 record and five MAC championships. As baseball coach, Schmidt guided the Colonels to their very first MAC championship in 1968. His 11 wins that year marked the first time in a decade that the baseball team had reached double figures in wins. In his final two years as baseball coach the Colonels were 22-6. As golf coach at Wilkes, Schmidt has no peer. In 22 years as coach he guided the Colonels to a record of 206-165-1 and three MAC championships. His 1976 team was the best in school his­ tory, with a record of 16-0 and a 14th place finish in the NCAA 111 national championships. Schmidt recently was inducted into both the Wilkes University' Athletics and Plains Halls of Fame. "It is the passing of an era." said Phil yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns, On defense, linebacker Lou Atkinson had 15 tack­ les to lead the Colonels Coach Rollie Schmidt Wingert, Wilkes athletic director. "Under Coach Schmidt's leadership, Wilkes football established itself among the premier teams in the East. His expertise and organization helped him succeed in all his coaching ven­ tures." Wilkes president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth added that Schmidt had a positive effect on a great number of Wilkes students. "Coach Schmidt had an immense influence on the University beyond the wins and losses accrued on the playing field," said Breiseth. "He has given 32 years of his life to fostering the growth and development of hundreds of young men and women at this institu­ tion, not only through coaching, but also in the classroom. "I hope it has been a source of plea­ sure for him to watch a later genera­ tion of coaches and students touch the greatness that was his in the golden age of football at Wilkes. We will cer­ tainly miss him" - Toni McGuire '85 while defensive back loe Woodward made a touch­ down saving interception to end the game in over­ time. Wilkes finished the year 9-2, winning the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom L eague title for the second straight year. 21 �Wilkes Universe HOMECOMING Get Ready for a Weekend of Fun Alumni from the classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975 will cele­ brate Alumni Reunion Weekend on May 5, 6 and 7. 1995. The weekend will kick off Friday evening with a Faculty Alumni Reception at 7 p.m. in the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House. On Saturday, campus tours will be offered beginning at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., alumni are wel­ comed for the dedication of the University's IBM computer labo­ ratory' on the fourth floor of Stark Learning Center. And the All Class Reunion Picnic will begin at noon at the Bums Alumni Tower and Carillon. Saturday evening events are centered around the Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. Alumni Reunion Weekend Friday, May 5 Faculty Alumni Reception Saturday, May 6 Campus Tours IBM Laboratory Dedication All Class Reunion Picnic Athletics Hall of Fame Sunday, May 7 Alumni Memorial Service Golden Colonel Brunch On Sunday morning, an alum­ ni memorial sendee will be held at the Burns Alumni Tower and Carillon. Later, President and Mrs. Breiseth will host the Golden Colonel Brunch honor­ ing the class of 1945 at their home on West River Street. For more information about Alumni Reunion Weekend events, contact the Alumni Office. An Eastern Carribean Alumni Adventure Sail away with your fellow alumni! The Alumni Association, in asso­ ciation with Martz Cruises, is plan­ ning an Eastern Carribean cruise especially for Wilkes graduates. The seven-day trip aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Superliner "Sensation" will depart August 20 -•* from Miami. The cruise itin- ---1^ “0& :: ■ •;;;;'■.................. 22 erary promises plenty of opportu­ nities for sightseeing, duty-free shopping, snorkeling and sun­ bathing, with scheduled stops in the ports of San Juan, St. Croix and St. Thomas. For further details and reserva­ tions, contact Martz Cruises at 1800-499-7671, or the Alumni Office. £ Alumni Dinner Dance to be held March 25 The first Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, March 25 at the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre. The evening will begin with open bar cock­ tails and hors d'oeuvres starting at 6:30 p.m. until dinner seating at 7:30. The evening's menu includes wild mushroom and cheese tart, grilled chicken breast marinated in fresh herbs with julienne vegetables, red bliss potatoes with rosemary and brown butter and a hot peanut butter fudge sundae for dessert. Following dinner, a cash bar will be offered, with music for dancing provided by disc jockey Pete Bayo Tickets for the black tie optional event are $50 per person, a por­ tion of which will benefit a schol­ arship fund for children of Wilkes alumni. Attendance is limited. For fur­ ther information, contact the Alumni Office. ❖ For further information on Alumni activities, contact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: (717) 83J-4I30 or (800) WILKES-U extension 4130. Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre PA, 18766 Attention Science and Engineering Alumni Wilkes University is creating a science and engineering profes­ sional journal to aid in the Gn networking of alumni. The o o new publica­ tion will include pro­ files on out­ standing graduates from the School of Science and Engineering, and a directory of alumni employed as scientists or engineers. <■ Please aid us in updating our database. If you are currently employed in a science or engi­ neering profession, send us a resume or letter which details your professional development, career highlights and community activities. Also include your Wilkes class year, major field of study, honors and advanced degrees. Send all correspondence to: Professional Journal ATTN: Barbara Sefchik ‘90, M‘93 School of Science and Engineering Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Alumni Association Events Calendar March 7, 1995 Sacramento. California regional lunch. Contact Joe Cherrie '52 at (916) 726-6973. Berkeley, California regional dinner. Contact Donna Pioppi ‘81 or John Salwitz '80 at (415) 494-2087. March 8 Palo Alto regional reception. Contact Donna Pioppi ‘81 or John Salwitz ‘80 at (415) 494-2087. March 11 Los Angeles, California regional picnic. Contact Paul Brotzman ‘68 at home, (213) 656-1339, or work, (310) 854-7427. March 16 Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton regional reception. Alumni student recruitment reception. Marc/i 25 Alumni Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance at the Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. March 28 Morris County, New lersey regional alumni student recruitment recep­ tion. May 5,6, and 7 Alumni Reunion Weekend for Classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975. May 19 Harrisburg area Dinner Theatre at Allenberry Playhouse. "Right Bed. Wrong Husband." August 20 Seven-day Eastern Carribean Alumni cruise on Carnival Cruise Ship Sensation. October 13, 14 and 15 Homecoming Weekend Events and dates are subject lo change. Details for those in your area will be mailed sev­ eral iveehs prior lo the event. For further information, or if you U’oidd like to host an event, contact the Alumni Office al (717) 831-4130. Hall of Fame Dinner slated for May 6 Wilkes University’s annual Athletics Hall of Fame dinner will be held during Reunion Weekend, Saturday. May 6, 1995 in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. Alumni to be inducted include Ron Resigno ‘58, a 1957 Middle Atlantic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference football all star and member of the baseball team; Al Molosh ‘52 (posthumously), cap­ tain of the 1951 football team and a member of the baseball team; Paul Purta ‘67, a two-time MAC football all-star; Mike Lee '74, a three-time MAC wrestling champi­ on; Bill Winter ‘76, 1976 MAC Most Valuable Player for lacrosse; Doris Saracino, a 34year member of the Wilkes athletic department; and the 1974 Wilkes nation­ al champion wrestling team, which includes John Chakmakas ‘75, Art Trovei ‘74, Mike Lee '74, Rick Mahonski '77, Gene Ashley ‘75, Al Scharer '75, Lon Balutn '77 and Jim Weisenfluh '77. To nominate a candidate for the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame, send the athlete's name and any supporting material to the Alumni Office. Tickets for the event also can be obtained from the Alumni Office. 23 �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS -A - You Can Make A Difference. In Defense of tfie follicularly-challenged An Ode to a Doorknob by Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., P/i.D. I hereby claim my status as a Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., P/i.D. is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Wilkes University. He takes great pride in his rootless heritage. United States Presidents have been bald, for it is a statistically reliable and valid truth that electoral college votes are positively and directly correlat­ ed to degree of coifness. member of a protected class. My condition (or lack thereof) was passed on to to me through strands of DNA as surely as my gender, race and eye color. Both my father and my grandfather preceded me with the distress associated with this disorder. 1 am bald. Prejudice against persons afflicted with this condition has its “roots" deep in history. Few United States Presidents have been bald, for it is a statistically reliable and valid truth that elec­ toral college votes are positively and directly correlated to degree of "coifness." Recall that Gerald Ford received not one vote and even those who professed their like for Ike did so for his grandfatherly virtues. In sports, Tom Landry finds refuge under his fedora, Terry Bradshaw under his helmet, and later his microphone, Mark Messier under his on-ice protec­ tors, Michael Jordan under his financial success and commer­ cial endorsements, and Howard Cosell under his bit of fluff. The latest male television and film heart throbs are universally follicularly endowed, and the old timers. Telly Savalas, Louis Gossett Jr., and Yul Brynner, never quite made the grade until they had shaved away every last leader of the Starship, not the subsequent imposter who bares his pate in ersatz syndication. Some of my compatriots argue hesitantly that baldness implies manliness, connoting some accompanying physical prowess. But we can all readily observe the fallacy in this line of reasoning as we weave our way down to the neighborhood pharmacy, well disguised to purchase the latest version of the miracle panacea developed by youthful marketers directed to the sufferers of this great malady. The wig, the toupee, the chemicals, the bottle of shoe polish—these are the ever pre­ sent reminders of the grim dis­ order from which we suffer. But unlike other, well-organized groups represented by powerful and effective political action committees, we can pass none of the expenses associated with these items on to the taxpay­ ers, for we have not been offi­ cially recognized as a protected class by federal, state or local anti-bias statutes. Not one gov­ ernment-mandated affirmative action program exists on our behalf and there has been not one case of a lock-sporting individual suing an employer alleging reverse discrimination, the latter being the only true ■ friends and benefactors of ft—=( Wilkes can play a sustaining meet their specific financial needs. Federal estate and gift tax laws Partnership with Wilkes the Wyoming Valley, Dr. Marts pro­ vided the support and leadership the role in the future of the encourage donors to remember insti­ fledgling institution needed to University and its students through tutions like Wilkes University in their become self-sustaining. Dr. Marts bequests and life income gifts. The wills and place no limit on the established a trust in 1964 which Marts Society recognizes the increas­ amount an estate can deduct for a provided a lifetime income for Mrs. ing number of donors participating charitable bequest. Bequests can be Marts after his death. Upon her in the gift planning program avail­ earmarked by the donor for a specific death in 1994, more than $2 million able at Wilkes. program or entity at the University. was gifted to the University which helped make possible the addition to JL Membership in the Marts Society Those who wish to become a is attained through commitment of member of the Marts Society are campus of the Arnaud C. Marts any number of planned gifts, includ­ encouraged to discuss their plans Sports and Conference Center. ing bequests, charitable trusts, gift with their attorneys or other financial annuities, gifts of property with a counselors. retained life estate, life insurance The Marts Society was named in Wilkes University can help with policies, irrevocable temporary gifts honor of Dr. Arnaud C. and Anne gift planning. All inquiries and dis­ (such as a trust set up for a period of McCartney Marts. Dr. Marts became cussions are strictly confidential. For years) and the remainder of retire­ President of Bucknell University in more information please fill out the ment accounts. Many of these 1935 and was instrumental in main­ form below and return to Sandra A. investment vehicles allow donors to taining Bucknell University Junior Beynon M'85, Executive Assistant to use cash or appreciated assets to ben­ College in Wilkes-Barre during the the Vice President for Development, efit the University while earning Depression years. Because he Wilkes University, 170 South income during their lifetimes. The believed in the sendee the junior col­ Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, donor can choose options tailored to lege offered to the young people of PA 18766. r' I would like to know more about planned gifts to the University □ lam considering a provision for Wilkes in my will. □ I have made a provision for Wilkes in my will. CLASS YEAR NAME. ADDRESS. CITY. TELEPHONE : ( STATE. )- ZIP. �� https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/967963303ddb15cb4aa4a478e44eacf0.pdf 07390b74ba890ec7edcead1614392ca6 PDF Text Text in Guatemala The University establk home page on the Woi Wide Web srvice reacl Community sei an all-time hi|ign via’ Wilki Volunteej rvice office a �FROM THE EDITOR WILKES UNIVERSE Volume 2 < Number 2 Editor aughn A. Shinkus °j Director of University Relations Craig‘Mark Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Christine Ltceraskf Editorial Assistants ichn Dcrsey 95 Karen Jones Stary Kk.-.e 98 'ear Pail 1 Locle S t.—:---5 95 7arr~-. Sv.s.orooc 96 Sports Editor om K cGirire 85 Director of Alumni Jtthonj Shipula 78 Design Administration Bre:=eth : . D r /-S'< •B. '-.adzcr Cyberspace. Unless you've just returned from a long vacation in some third-world nation, you've heard the word before. It's probably popped up in your morning newspaper more than once, and you may have seen it on the evening news. But have you been there? Have you cruised the information highway? Surfed the 'net? If you haven't, we probably don't have to tell you that you're a bit behind the times. In 1994. American consumers bought more than S8 billion worth of personal computers, or P.C.s. On­ line technology is taking hold around the world. All but the most underdeveloped nations have at least some connection to the international on-line community. In the United States, it is beginning to impact our lives—all of us—in significant ways. And this is just the beginning. At Wilkes, our technological future is taking shape. As the new classroom/office building nears completion, so too do our plans for a fully-networked campus, thanks to the dedicated efforts of a few Wilkes faculty and staff, like Dr. John Koch, Gus Stangiine and the president's technology task force, headed by Dr. Richard Sours. Wilkes is among the growing number of businesses, governmental agencies and private citizens that have established a home page on the world wide web So we asked free-lance correspondent Jeff Walsh ‘94, a local newspaper reporter, to get the scoop on the information revo­ lution as it impacts upon Wilkes. Jeff was no stranger to the internet He's been a recreational user for years, and uses the technology regularly to access information for his stories. In fact, he gathered much of the background information and interviews for the article, which begins on page 12. via e-mail. And it didn't take him long to come up with alumni sources who are currently using the 'net in unique ways. We know there are plenty of other Wilkes alums out there online. And we hope you'll take advantage of the technology to keep in touch with your alma mater. You can start by checking cut the Wilkes home page (located at http://www.wilkes.edu). l-.r.rp in trie future, we'll publish special e-mail addresses to which you can send your Class Notes for the Alumni Journal, Feedback for Wilkes Universe and address updates, so we can be '■ set t'a-s get both publications. But for now, we welcome your 'icug.' t> and suggestions the old fashioned way, via mail. See you in cyberspace. .: Af-stc: a«f Sincerely, 7 f 41JL jO.dWs/aurmn /■ Lhinkuo “)l l.'ill'j! Contents Profiles Page 6 Wilkes’s Hard-Working Faculty Think college teachers have an easy job? Wilkes faculty members prove that faculty work is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—careers. Page 8 A First-Hand Look at Central American Oppression Maggie Redmond '98 relates her frightening experiences during a recent trip to Guatemala which positioned her next to Guatemalan civil rights activist Jennifer Harbury. Page 12 Wilkes Enters the On-Line Community A look at new sendees Willies is offering on-line and some of the plans i kick etake institution into the next century. Page 16 Dedicated to Serving the Community Through its Office of Volunteer Services. the University has emcarfed ur;;: an a-L::vcs community service plan which places students in volunteer pcsiti:ns. Departments Page 2 Feedback - Letters to tfie editor: Universities ratst nrea?: .‘.:\-ev -r: Page 4 On Campus - News briefs: Doris Kearns Goo.ib.;;: Jriavrs R/s/m: Lee:., e Page 19 Presidential Perspective - CliristofTser B-eise:\\ \.s is . Page 20 Colonels of Excellence - Sports neii-S: A: 37 B.tt. Co.’e: s. \ Page 22 Homecoming - Alumni news: Plannina ivoins V D.trte Ce Page 24 Afterthoughts - Don't util liini Tern : Humor ru 7 "osso A w ON THE COVER: lemiifer Hdri’tini ho’.ismess. followina a Th.-." st -\vUte Guatemala!’ .’ovo’amo■o .oso e i>!fo;matioi: eeiuo’-' i :o t’aiid, ti uuerilla ie.we’ Photo bit Wilkes freshman M.i.r.rie Redmond '98. : .is s. . so ; �FEEDBACK Wilkes Universe Solidarity not an anti­ communist movement Editor. I was very quick to throw brick bats at three of your articles in the first issue of Wilkes Universe, so 1 shall be equally quick to throw compliments for your second issue (Volunit' 2 Number 11. Your story selection was good, your graphics and layout are better than average—all in all. a fine effort. Keep up the good work. For fear of being labeled a ' McCarthyite." 1 do hesitate to cri­ tique the uninformed opinions of the Solidarity* movement in Poland, but in the interest of accu­ racy 1 feel I must. Solidarity* is net and never was anticommunist. It advocated Trotskyite over the Leninist ver­ sions of communism. Solidarity* was opposed to capitalism. It advocated worker ownership of business and industry rather than government ownership. At no point did Solidarity embrace democracy as we know and accept it. Solidarity is a world-wide move­ ment. but interest in the organiza­ tion has dedined with the down­ fall of communism Lyndon LaRouche. now an extreme right­ winger. was once the leader of the U.S. Solidarity organization. There is no middle ground for him ~ Withes has al«'a,Js st<ml f'"’ untty ;f,e iiiMst of diversity- It is important that we respect one another's opinions even though they might strongly contradict our oira. —Rich Mendelsohn '73 My congratulations to Erika Funke for a job well done and a fine article. She's not the first to be mislead by Solidarity*. Our super-patriotic VFW once wrapped their Kansas City headquarters building with "Support Solidarity*' banners until they discovered the true history of the organization. —William M. Phillips '47 We must settle our differ­ ences for our children's sake Editor. 1 noted in your most recent edi­ tion (Volume 2 Number 1) a letter from alumnus Bill Phillips ‘47. I would suggest to my fellow alumni of all the classes that we remember Wilkes has always stood for unity in the midst of diversity. It is important that we respect one another's opinions even though they might strongly contradict our own. I work with abused, neglected and molested children. These are Errata from Volume 2, Number I edition • Thenameuf a v-wer w-v ; „■, ■*, par-* 3 * r •.- ■'.•e j-. >r.< • •:*? First Edition Kudos'siefe Ted Weatherly is husband to Elaine Turner 50. • " ■ totakem ■ » ■ Donat Lu theon j,,.,,;, the Campui Bwf * -t;r.n. t. = 4 Sf.r,*-r -;t far right. Ahmad Armand Ch^rman.*: the m.-.- : eierri-al.'-mpvt-re..,:.*y.me •A’jh '..... ■ '' ■ * ' ■ -■ ofNatfonal Normal University i.f Taiwan It,. m Tui:,-?. Ta.wap ,. the Repub; * r. f cf r 2 children from diverse families, children who will live on this plan­ et in the next millennium. It is for these children that we must find a way to settle our differences. It is for these children and other chil­ dren of the world that we have to recognize how fragile this world really is. Words can uplift, but sadly they also can hurt and often do destroy. I suspect that Mr. Phillips is a man of his word and follows the word of Jesus. The gentle carpenter and other persons greater than you and 1 all have agreed on one basic fundamental of humanity—to love one's self and, with that love, reach out. For the sake of the children, let us reflect upon ourselves and join together. —Rich Mendelsohn '73 Thanks to Wilkes Universe from abroad Editor, Thank you for the copy of Wilkes Universe, in which the article about Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth's trip to National Taiwan University appeared (Volume 2 Number 1). I greatly enjoyed reading the vari­ ous articles about Wilkes alumni It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Breiseth and his delegation on 11 recent trip to Taiwan. Best wishe^ —Wei-Jao Chen President, Nation3' Taiwan Univers y Commission president defends tax-exempt status of colleges Local governments and school dis­ tricts across the Commonwealth are taking aim at the historic tax-exempt status of the state's private colleges and universities. To date, a Court of Common Pleas judge has issued a ruling, which is being appealed, that strips Washington and Jefferson College of its tax exemption, and more than 20 institutions have had their tax-exempt status challenged or been asked to make "payments in lieu of taxes." Tax exemption is a critical princi­ ple that allows colleges and univer­ sities to perform their missions. The challenges are counterproductive for our communities and the Commonwealth, especially when one considers not only the critical higher education services we deliver, but also the cultural and economic benefits a higher education institu­ tion provides to its community, such as scholarships and financial aid, libraries, sports and entertainment facilities, payroll and earned income taxes, student expenditures in the local economy, and increased prop­ erty values. This disturbing trend has been brought about by several factors: 1) the need for local tax reform, 2) the imprecise reference to "institutions of purely public charity" in the Pennsylvania Constitution, and 3) the five criteria established to define "institutions of public charity" by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the Hospital Utilization Project (HUP) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania case in 1985. Feedback on all issues addressed in Wilkes Universe is U’elcomed. All Id­ lers must be shined and trill be suf’jrt't Io edilina Send lo- I 'diliv, Wilke* Universe. Wilkes lliiiversitu, 1’0. Bov III. Wilke.vHaire, PA 18766. The five HUP criteria are subject to wide judicial interpretation. For example, in denying Washington and lefferson's tax-exempt status, the judge ruled that the college met only one of the five criteria; however, another Common Pleas Court judge ruled that Alvernia College does qualify as an "institution of purely public charity" and is exempt from taxation. Therefore, while Washington and Jefferson is appeal­ ing its case, and other institutions may resort to legal action to protect their ability to serve, we believe that the best way to resolve this matter is through legislative action. Ironically, the legislature has already spoken on this subject. The General County Assessment Law lists institutions that are exempt from taxation, including colleges and universities. However, the courts have been willing to assume jurisdiction in tax-exempt chal­ lenges based upon the Pennsylvania Constitution, ignoring the law and hearing challenges based on the HUP case's interpretation of consti­ tutional language. The legislature can take back the initiative on this issue in a variety5 of ways: 1) amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to remove any ambigu­ ity about the tax-exempt status of colleges and universities; 2) estab­ lish a certification process that will allow the state to designate taxexempt charities as "institutions of purely public charity;" 31 prohibit local governments from imposing taxes or "payments in lieu of taxes' on colleges and universities; or 4) make state payments to municipali­ ties that host colleges and universi­ ties—as Connecticut and Rhode Island have done—calculated as a percentage of the tax ability ot the institution While all of these pro­ posals have political strengths and by Brian C. Mitchell President, Commission for independent Colleges and Universities weaknesses, they do represent a wide range of possibilities. Unfortunately, amending the Constitution may be the only per­ manent solution to this problem. We at CICU believe that the preservation of the essential princi­ ple of tax exemption for colleges and universities is imperative. Large tax payments would inevitably lead to lower educational quality, lower financial aid budgets, fewer student services, and high tuition. Because our institutions relieve the state of a tremendous financial burden, it is also apparent that if private colleges and universities are forced to reduce services or access as a result of tax­ ation, the state and its taxpayers will be forced to assume a larger responsibility* for educating stu­ dents in the public sector. Consequently, the state will need to spend more tax dollars to replace the private dollars that have been redirected to local governments. Local governments already profit tremendously from the presence of colleges or universities in their jurisdictions For more than 250 years, tax exemption has been accepted as a fair and reasonable contribution for local governments to make in return. Why should Pennsylvania be the first state in the nation to erode this contribution and threaten to undermine its strong system of higher education in the process? W'nfc Unnvraty is a iiimilwa/ the Caiwnsswt pi biAWklciit Cdfajt’s and UmWrsifo (CICU), a state-wide onmifcation fanned in I I to rtyrewit Hie interests of independent colleges and universities. 3 �Wilkes Universe 0*< CAMPUS University Council meets to discuss ^miitment, development issues Wilkes co-sponsors 25th annual Earth Day celebration the ■ • ■ . rr er ■ ■ ta-. ' - . ■ ■ ,. .• dreds -'arc - Xs, .. - - Tre re yd. . -s ■ era! at di \ terr tt ■"a ' :as afer •Area ar c A-. -Dcparrr; a'r.a Fiver Par? l.aturai Par? /.ere led by E''rJc-?; ' - La. :77> ...a: made pcssi■ e jy area nd duals 3essa.-y.r -za---.r.o e r support. " v. . ’ I-:: ’ .'.ylvania Pc .ver and Light ' ...'- ;ch more than 79'j !>■/;; J.r reeohrdis­ tributed to the students w-.o .itt'-nded i\iea Indent: arc led ,, tour „j th,. Natutul Area Kirby (ail: .Wil,- 4 Pr.o-os by C Safontck 50 members of the Wilkes Lmiversity Council met for the group’s annual Spring meeting cn April 1 in the Arnaud C Marts Sports and Conferenoe Center. The meeting agenda included discussions focusing on a pro­ posed capita- campaign and student recruiting issues. Members were encouraged to rare an active role in recruiting prospective Wilkes students by participating in the Wilkes Today program and regional admissions receptions The Wilkes University Council ■s a national organization of outstanding alumni and friends who have exercised leadership m service to the University. The Council advises the president on the achievement of the University's long term, strategic objectives. Council members Play important roles in their : : hedds J and professional University Council chairman William H. Tremayne '57, President Christopher N. Breiseth, Dean Bernard Vinovrski 69. M'76 and Barbara King '81 {lop photo] discuss recruiting strategies, as Council members David L. Davies ‘76, '82, Dr Wallace Stettler and Dr. Maureen M. Litchman '78 listen on The Council is designed to bring a broad perspective to the president, to provide a forum for discussion of issues and problems of concern to the University, and to recognize alumni and others for out­ standing efforts on behalf of Wilkes. The next meeting of the Council will be held in the fall. Pulitzer Prize-winning author charms Rosenn crowd P ulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin was the featured speaker for the 14th Annual Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities, held April 24 at Wilkes. Speaking to an audi­ ence which filled the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. Goodwin focused on "The Private Lives of Public Figures," documenting her years as an aide to Lyndon B. Johnson and her study of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. Goodwin, who worked as an assis­ tant to Johnson during his final year in office and helped write his mem­ oirs. described the former presi­ dent's personal turmoil after his failed reelection attempt. Shortly before he died, she said, he expressed to her the importance of having a family. He regretted "seeking his immor­ tality through the fickle American public," Goodwin said. "Instead, (Johnson felt) he should have sought it through his children and his grandchildren... because that would be a more permanent remembrance. That's the only form of immortality that will ever really matter." In a more lighthearted account, Goodwin described a speech lohnson gave to the troops in Vietnam in which he mentioned his great-great grandfather who died at the Alamo. When a newspaper arti­ cle later revealed that the story was false, Goodwin said, lohnson brushed off the issue, replying. "These journalists. They're such sticklers for detail." Goodwin contrasted early media coverage of the presidency to that of today When Franklin Roosevelt fell at I he 1936 Democratic Convention, she related, the press did not report it, but instead focused on the great speech he delivered afterward. "There was a dignity to I he Office of the president at that time,” said Goodwin, ''which I believe was respected on the part of the press and by the president himself. There was a sense, which Roosevelt under­ stood instinctively, that the presi­ dency is such an important emotion­ al institution in our national life." Goodwin spoke passionately about the work of Eleanor Roosevelt. The first lady's schedule was twice as busy as the president's. Goodwin said, because she served By John Dorsey ‘95 Publications Intern L_ . . . ..........j conferences. “This meant that every newspaper in the country' had to hire its first female reporter,” said Goodwin. Goodwin developed her love of history'—and baseball—before she was seven years old. as she recorded the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball scores for her father. Her love for baseball is still evident—she was interviewed extensively for Ken Burns's PBS documentary, The Histonj of Baseball. She is author of several books on the presidency, including Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream, among the most highly regarded writings on L.B.I. She earned a Pulitzer Prize for her most recent work. No Ordinary Time-. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front During World War II. In concluding, Goodwin said, "the real challenge of history' is to resist the tendency that is so prevalent S today to label, to stereotype, to 3 expose, to denigrate, and instead to bring perspective, common sense, Doris Kearns Goodwin signs books in the and empathy to our subjects so that Dorothy Dickson Dane Center lobby follow­ the past can truly come alive, even if ing her presentation. just for a few moments, in all of its as his eyes and ears, criss-crossing beauty and all of its complexity ' the country in her drive to advance She received a standing ovation. the rights of Southern blacks, the In 1980, the Honarahlc Max Rosenn impoverished, migrant workers and celebrated his IOth anniversary as Judge of other under-represented groups. the U.S. Court cf Arnrais for the Third "Her activities on civil rights are. Circuit. That year. in recognition of the in my judgment, some of the most annhvrear.i ana in appreciation lor his affirming moments in the history' of ntany i.ontiib:itions to the field of law. to the home front,- said Goodwin. the U.S. Jtidiiiani system and to flic quali­ According to Goodwin. Mrs ty of li'e in Pcnnsiilvitnia Rosciiii's family, Roosevelt also was the first active tonne: i.iu' c.’rrits and other friends initiated voice of the women's movement. Tito Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Lair She argued ter day care centers in and Humanities" at Wilkes Uriirersitli. American factories, .mJ promoted Ead; year the series brings speakers of women in the field ol journalism bv liitci national reputation to the Wyoming allowing only women into het press Valley ____ 5 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE Hard Work is the Reality for Wilkes profs College professors are stodgy, pompous, tweed­ clad curmudgeons. They teach two classes a week—maybe three. They languish in their offices, puffing on their pipes, reading their boring acad­ emic journals. During their free time, of which they have plenty, they like to debate abstract concepts and hypothesize about problems which have no answers That's the perception. Heres the reality. Faculty are energetic hard working and. for the most part, good-natured. They are motivated by a pas­ sion for their discipline and an equal concern for their students. At Wilkes they teach an average of 12 hours a week and spend an even larger amount of time interacting with undergraduatesv— advising, counseling, prodding. Okay, some still wear tweed. For years, the work of academe has been largely misunderstood. To mar. outside higher education, professors appear to have an easy job—few hours, many breaks free sum­ mers But hours spent in the classroom are cnly a fraction of a college pro­ fessor's overall workload. "People look at higher education and see a six or seven hour teaching load By VauffftH Sfunkus '91 6 Professor Dana Nolfe, far ieft on the set of WOW I, a children's television show she produces. At center is associate professor of education. Dr. Diane Polaciiek, the show's host. "In order to prevent going stale, it is essential that you keep involved in research," says Halsor. "That's often a challenge, because the emphasis at Wilkes is on teaching." and don't realize how much time is spent in other activities." says Dr. Richard Sours, professor of math and computer sci­ ence and faculty associate to the president. "They don't understand the nature of scholarship." One of the biggest mis­ conceptions is that we come in and just teach." adds Dr. Sid Halsor. asso­ ciate professor of geolog)'. PREPARATION IS KEY In fact, Wilkes professors spend the bulk of their working hours outside of the classroom, serving on academic committees, supervising labs and rehearsals reviewing cur­ riculum and preparing r.material, according to vice president for Academic Affairs Dr | Michael Lennon. The professor who walks in and teaches from his old, yellowed notes is an anomaly." cays Lennon It lakes at least twice as many hours to prepare for a < la-/, as it does to teach it Naturally, faculty mem­ bers read the texts they have assigned for the course. But they also spend a lot of time pour­ ing over supporting mate­ rials. so that they can add perspective when relating the material to their stu­ dents. 'Teachers are always assessing what it is they are teaching, looking ahead to keep up with new knowledge," says Lennon. It's constant movement forward." A teacher's working hours don't end when cred­ it hours do. Many spend their evenings reading tests and papers to evalu­ ate student performance. But teaching is only part of the academic equation. Unlike many other profes­ sionals, faculty also are responsible for advancing their own discipline. That means they are constantly learning new material and analyzing current knowl­ edge so they are not sim­ ply teaching established principles, they're also iLlating their own research findings. FACULTY AFTER-HOURS As Halsor implies, Wilkes professors' daily teaching schedules don't allow a lot of free time for conducting research or participating in communi­ ty endeavors during estab­ lished "business" hours. As he puts it. "In order to keep your fingers in the research jar, you need to put in extra hours." That often means professors must conduct research in the evenings, on weekends and during holiday breaks. Higher education has been criticized for its emphasis on research, particularly at large public institutions. But Wilkes professors believe research is an essential component of education, since the substance of each discipline is con­ stantly changing. Thats a concept that's often diffi­ cult to relate to the public, says Sours. "For non-mathematicians, math is high school algebra, calculus, geome­ try—the same as it's been forever and ever. But mJt '■ like virtually every acade- mic discipline, is dynamic and moving. We as faculty haven't done a good enough job of communi­ cating that." "Thinking and writing are essential to scholarship," says Lennon. "Ph.Ds are constantly challenged to be on the cutting edge in their discipline. It’s part of their intellectual makeup." The same is true for cre­ ative and performing artists, he adds. "They are always pushing against the limits and developing new approaches." "ALWAYS ON CALL" Unlike larger, research universities, the majority of the scholarly activities conducted at Wilkes involve students. These projects compliment Wilkes's liberal arts foun­ dation, since students have the opportunity to participate directly in external activities. "There is a direct con­ nection with outside work and the classroom," says Dr. Dennis Hupchick, assistant professor of his­ tory, who just published his third book. "The work I do on books is integrated into my classroom lectures so that students benefit from new material." "I don't believe in assigning busy work to teach students skills," adds Dana Nolfe, assistant professor of communica­ tions. "I'm always looking for projects outside of class that translate into inside-class projects so that students are actually doing" Nolfe epitomizes the faculty-student interaction that is the hallmark of a Wilkes education. She is involved with students at all levels of her career—as producer of a local chil­ dren's television show, and as advisor to the Beacon. Wilkes's student­ run newspaper. "It's like being a doctor," she says. "I'm always on call." A REJUVENATING JOB The benefits of that fac­ ulty-student interaction are mutual, according to Dr. Michael Garr, sociology chair. "It keeps the professor young," he says, adding that teaching is often the best remedy when he is ailing. "Once I get in front of the classroom, it all goes away. It's a rejuvenat­ ing experience." And there are other ben- efits to teaching. It's flexible. "There is no other job that gives you so many levels of freedom," says Garr. It’s rewarding. "To my thinking there is no sub­ stitute for the satisfaction that you get when you see a student catch on to an idea and get turned on to something." says Sours. But is it easy? "It's an easy job in the sense that you are doing something you love," says Garr, adding that the work­ load is anything but light. Even so. professors agree that they are driven by a common motivator. And it’s not money. "There is a responsibility involved in faculty work," says Hupchick. "Students have to be exposed to the latest knowledge. I take that responsibility as an educator rather seriously." That personal commit­ ment to the student is the unifying thread among Wilkes faculty of all disci­ plines. from accounting to art, physics to psychology. "I like to call myself the anti-professor,' says Nolfe. “1 don't want to be the stodgy old professor you always think about I try to be the teacher-friend." The majority of scfwlarly activities conducted at Wilkes involve stu­ dents. These projects compliment Wilkes’s liberal arts foundation. 7 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE International Studies A Lesson in Third^World Oppression disappeared during a skir­ mish with government troops. Guatemalan offi­ cials first told Harbury he had committed suicide to avoid capture. But Harbury believed her husband was still alive. She suspected he had been imprisoned and was being tortured by the military, which has been accused by human rights groups of killing more than 100,000 Guatemalans throughout the past 15 years. After two years of misinformation from the Guatemalan government, Harbury began a hunger strike in Guatemala City's center square in hopes of getting answers about her husband's disappearance. Gunfire sounded in Maggie Redmond's ears as she crouched in the bach of a Guatemalan taxi, her shaking hands shielding her eyes from seeing death. The Wilkes University freshman can't remember every' detail of what she witnessed last November in the Central .American country, but she does recall the screams and the cries for help. And she remembers the man she saw as she peeked through the taxi s thin window He layslumped on the ground, a bullet hole ripped through his thick leg The memory still haunts Redmond s dreams and causes flash­ backs. "I thought. I have to get out of the cab and help but 1 made myself stay­ inside. stay safe.' remem­ bers Redmond. 18 The cab driver said what was happening was norma! and to just look away.' ■ It was terribly traumat­ ic. 1 got sick.” What Redmond says she saw that day in Guatemala City was the government's bloody response to a protest over an increase in bus fares. Redmond, who has a double major in international studies and political science at Wilke-.;, didn t expect to see first­ hand such inhumanity 8 during her five-day stay in Guatemala, a trip that petitioned her next to international human rights activist Jennifer Harbury Harbury is well-known in the United States and abroad—her story has appeared in nt'.-.'.papert, around the world While helping Guatemalan refugees flee the turmoil of a long-running civil war in the early 1980s, the Harvard-educated lawyer met and fell in love with Guatemalan guerrilla leader Efrain Bamaca Velasquez I fie couple married in Texas in 1991, but soon after, Bamaca was ordered by his commander to return to Guatemala. In March of 1992, Bamaca Christine Liberaslii Communications A'.', i'. mill A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION Redmond,who is fluent in Spanish, first heard of Harbury's plight while working as a translator for migrant, Mexican farm workers in Berwick, Pa. Sr. Barbara Craig, founder of the local chapter of "Women for Guatemala," asked Redmond if she would go to Guatemala to serve as an international observer for Harbury while she waged the hunger strike. Three weeks later, on November 6, 1994, Redmond sat down beside Harbury across the street from Guatemala's piesi dential palace. "Allowing Maggie to go down there to join Jennifer Harbury didn't sound like a dangerous proposition," says her father Dr. Brian Redmond, professor of geology at Wilkes University. "The massacre and unrest that Maggie eventually witnessed was not really associated with Jennifer Harbury." But for Godoleva Ayaldave, the thought of Redmond travelling to Guatemala was frighten­ ing. Ayaldave, who accom­ panied Redmond, was born and raised in Mexico and was familiar with Central America and its unrest. A graphic artist, Ayaldave now resides in Kingston with her hus­ band. Dr. Joseph Simons Ill '85, an optometrist. "Although Maggie's very' mature, she's still just a teenager," says Ayaldave. “The awful things she could see in Guatemala, and actu­ ally did see, could affect her for the rest of her life.” k’liiiift’r Hurf’urii talks H’illi <1 reporter during her 32-riny limirti’r strike, field adjacent to die Gmiteiiioldii presi­ dential palace. ' TOTALLY BLOWN AWAY’ Redmond's first sight of Guatemala was from thou­ sands of feet in the air as she peered out of an air­ plane's window. To her, Guatemala City looked like a huge, illuminated Christmas tree. She was very excited. Once on the ground, however, her perspective changed dramatically. She ate her first dinner in the country' while watching Guatemalan television broadcast news of 12 mur­ ders that day. And she spent her first night wash­ ing her eyes with vinegar to ease the pain of tear gas. She says she was inadvertently sprayed by the military when a protest got too close to the square where she sat. “I was totally blown away by what I experi­ enced. " says Redmond. “I II -vie are not just automa­ tons and we're not just numbers. ''J'le can all do something to help others. One person can make an impact— Dr. James Merryman Director of International Studies �Wilkes Universe PROFILE thought 'why did i do this—I should be home at Wiikes studying history. " Instead, she witnessed history LOTS OF COFFEE One of several interna­ tional observers who maintained a vigil during Harbury s hunger strike. Redmond spent two nights, from 10 p.m. to 6 am. beside the activist As Harbury safely slept. Redmond and another observer monitored her health and guarded an arsenal of video equip­ ment which could be used to document government interference. Harbury was one month into her hunger strike and wasn't always coherent when she was awake. So Redmond drank lots of coffee and talked with the ether observer to keep from falling asleep. Redmond also joined other observers in answer­ ing questions about Harbury s cause during daytime shifts at the square. But she spent most of her daylight hours translating for American lawyers who were in Guatemala investigating human rights violations. A student of the Spanish language since kinder­ garten. Redmond helped the lawyers get the papers they needed, see the right people and investigate violations. Helping those lawyers, Maggie found out about kidnappings, torture, mur­ ders and rapes." says Ayafdave. who also helped translate. "I think the experience made her real­ ize that values differ in other cultures and that she's ver. lucky to be an American citizen." But Redmond believes that her American citizen­ ship put her in danger while in Guatemala, because of what she saw from the taxi. She says the Guatemalan government dees not want Americans to see such atrocity. And L Mnrfijit’ Redmond '98 (standing far right) with \ennifer Harbury (center) and her international observers before the “first supper" on the final day of Harbury's hunger strike. she believes her name was placed on a "death list" because she was a witness to government oppression. "All the death list is, is a scare tactic," says Redmond, adding, "It worked. It scared me right out of the country." Redmond was on the first plane out of Guatemala the morning after she saw its citizens gunned-down in the street. She cut short her trip by one day, leaving the day after Harbury ended her 32-day hunger strike. "I saw Jennifer on her 32nd day and I thank God she ended the strike when she did," remembers Redmond. "She's such an incredible and dynamic person that it was very hard for me to see her in her weakened condition." THE MAKING OF AN ACTIVIST Though her time as an international observer ended. Redmond's deter- Though he survived, mem­ bers of his family did not. The day after the rally, Redmond testified in front of a subcommittee of Congress about what she saw while in Guatemala. She hopes her testimony will convince Congress they're aiding a country that participates in human rights violations. "Guatemalans can’t help themselves. It’s up to us to help them," says Redmond. "The United States needs to stop for­ eign aid to countries like Guatemala that gun peo­ ple down in the streets." NOTHING LIKE DIRECT EXPERIENCE Dr. James Merryman, professor of anthropology and sociology and director of international studies at Wilkes, views Redmond's experience in Guatemala as an invaluable comple­ ment to her studies. "Foran 18-year-old co­ ed to go to a third world country and get involved with the things that Maggie did is very unusu­ al," says Merryman, who travelled to Washington D.C. to support Redmond at the rally. "There’s noth­ ing like first hand experi­ ence." Merryman, who is Redmond's academic advi­ sor, hopes everyone— especially other interna­ tional studies students— learns from her experi­ ences in Guatemala. In early April, he arranged a lecture at the Marts Center at which Redmond and Ayaldave told their stories to students, faculty, com­ munity members and the media. "We are not just automatons and we're not just numbers," says Merryman. "We can all do something, at every level, to help others. One person can make an impact— Maggie did." And so did Jennifer Harbury. On March 22. Harbury learned from a member of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee that her husband was murdered in 1992. He died under the orders of a Guatemalan military intel­ ligence officer on the U.S. Guatemala’s tumultuous history Liberated from Spanish control in 1821, Guatemala was ruled by several dictator presidents until 1944 when a new constitution brought about political lib­ erties Guatemalans had never known. Led by President |uan lose Arevalo, the new liberal-democra­ tic government promoted education, protected work­ ers' rights and allowed a free press. Colonel Jacobo Arbenz Guzman succeeded Arevalo in 1951, and the government began to redistribute land among landless peasants. Fearing Communist influences in the Arbenz administration, the United States supported a successful revolt against him in 1954 Through 10 years and several power-shifts, political instability reigned. With the government under mili­ tary control, high-ranking officers acquired large prop­ erties and great wealth. National elections were held, but the military used violence, fraud and terror to keep its officers in power. Civilian government was temporarily restored in 1966, but the country remained troubled by rightist and leftist extremist groups. Since 1970, the Guatemalan government has remained largely under military control. Social injus­ tice and human rights violations have spurred various leftist guerrilla groups, which have mounted an insur­ gency. The military has responded, and violence is widespread throughout the Central American nation —Jofill Dorsey ‘95 Central Intelligence Agency payroll. After three years of tele­ phone calls, knocking on doors and sleeping in the rain. Harbury found the truth. Her question now is. why didn't the CIA tell her sooner. Popular press has reported Harbury is look­ ing into the possibility of filing a suit against the U.S. government. As for Redmond, she's trading her crusader s cape for a full back pack, for now. She's discovered a lot Miljuic Ri’diiu’ihi A>. lorni/rr Hrirtninr ami GaLiIou AimUiiiv. about herself and now­ wants to give book learn­ ing a try. The most valuable thing I learned in all of this is self-reliance. I found 1 could go to Guatemala by myself, without my par­ ents. and survive,' says Redmond. It was a matu­ rity thing." "And 1 learned that we got it pretty good in the United States." continues Redmond Even though I'm just an 18-year-old freshman, 1 was able to testify in front of Congress and hopefully, make a dif­ ference and help some people along the way." II �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Information Technology Wilkes enters the Web i!3g Netscape: Wilkes Home Page What's New? | What's Cool? | Handbook | Net Search | Net Directory! Newsgroups | W = WILKES UNIVERSITY Home Page Welcome to the Wilkes University World Wide Web Server! The information on this server is subject to change. This veb server tabs announced to the vorld on March 7,1995. What's nev <a±u-Qj>n-.ement of v/ilkes on the World Wide Web and Computer Lab Dedication have been added, /.<&>,) --------- £ Tfie Wilkes University borne page. a’. furp //u-.oi ui/i .-i «l« on the World Wide Web. By Jeff Walsh ‘92 12 T here s no place like a home page. In much the same way Dorothy merely had to click her heels to get back home m The Wizard of Oz, computer-using Wilkes alumni need uricK \ teir lnouse to see what's going on at their alma mater. Wilkes has aggressively carved a niche for itself on the information superhighway with a home page on the World Wide Web (located at Il tip://tv iviv. Wilkes.edu). r-i'4hf.rnri'‘'ir*^e Wide Web allows users to shuffle through vari' |'t ':ylainine graphics and text It is also interactive—users for Wltes faculty, students and staff •i j r.t, r,)n scroll through the various majors offered at the University, as well as learn about the Wilkes-Barre area. Alumni can get updates on the construction of the new classroom/office building by downloading weekly photos which chart its progress. History buffs can view the chronology of the campus through pictures and text which doc­ ument each decade since Wilkes's inception as Bucknell University lunior College in 1933. And current students can learn about the various clubs and events on campus, such as CARVE (Caring for Animal Rights. Vegetarianism and the Environment), which has information on-line. And in the near future, Wilkes plans to spend nearly S2 million on further enhancements, such as: • running fiber-optic cables to net­ work every building on campus. Stark Learning Center, the primary classroom building, is already net­ worked. • installing cable television and computer ethernet connections in each dorm room. • buying new software and hardware for the library. "From your dorm room, you'll be able to access the Internet and card catalogs," says Dr. Richard Sours, a mathematics and computer science professor currently serving as faculty associate to the president. "And pro­ fessors can make assignments to classes through e-mail." Sours also serves as the chairman of the school's Information Technology Task Force, which was formed by President Christopher Breiseth in October. The task force, which is divided into four subgroups, is researching ways to make best use of technology throughout the school. They tentatively plan to put stu­ dent records on-line, so faculty advisers can review a student's acad­ emic progress when helping them preregister lor the following semes­ ter. And eventually the entire regis- Of Dr lofui Kodi helps navigate the World Wide We6 at a recent internet seminar. tration process may become paper­ less, with students registering for classes via e-mail. GEARING UP FOR THE 2IST CENTURY To see the future of Wilkes, one only has to look at the new class­ room building being erected on South Franklin Street. Two computer classrooms—one IBM lab and one Macintosh—will hold 30 students each and will be stocked with the lat­ est computer equipment. Writing labs will have Power Macintosh com­ puters, and classrooms will have built-in TVs, VCRs and projection screens. Five classrooms are being made "computer-ready" by adding computer lab tables with power out­ lets and ethernet connections at each seat. "Down the road when a student comes in with their laptop computer, those rooms can be made into instant computer labs, says Sours Unlike several other colleges and universities. Wilkes is net yet plan ning to require students to purchase a computer. Sours says since equip ment bought in a student s freshman “Wilkes has established itself as a leader in teacher computer training. The home page is an obvious outgrowth of Wilkes's desire to educate and share information* Robert Smurlo ‘69 Music Educator v~ 13 �PROFILE Pennsylvania ITEC funding threatened As the next century approaches. Wilkes is at the forefront in training teachers and students in the use of on-line technology, which will rapidly change the classroom and the way people work. Students will have immediate access to information all over the world, says Dr. Joseph T Bellucci. director of Northeastern Pennsylvania's 14 Information Technology Education for the Commonwealth (ITEC) centers including the Teacher Education Center at Wilkes University. “It’s going to change the way you use the library and the way you get news. The problem is that many teachers and students don't know how to use the technology that's out there.' The goal of ITEC is to improve microcomputer literacy among students and teachers. The centers teach educators from all Pennsylvania schools—public, parochial, and private—how to use and teach technolo­ gy in their classrooms. In its 12 years, only about 16 percent of Pennsylvania's teachers have enrolled in ITEC courses. Because the majority of teachers remain untrained in the use of microcomputers. Bellucci says, many students do not receive the computer skills required to become technologically literate. We want to make teachers aware of what's out there and train them how tc use it.' says Bellucci. But the ITEC program is in danger of losing its funding, which is not included in Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge s budget. Without state funding. Bellucci says all 14 ITEC centers will be forced to close. “Staff and training w;l,! be terminated," he says. "We've been cut from $6 mil­ lion to zero over the past four years.” .More than 8,300 petitions have been sent to the governor's office. And letters also have beer- mailed to every Representative and Senator in the state Bellucci says the need for ITEC is economic, as well as education­ al. Techr.c4ogica:iy skilled workers ultimately make more money," he says. If high school and college graduates don't have these skills, they're going to be at a disadvantage. Using techno’ogy is going to be like reading and writing was 100 years ago." he adds "People who could read and write were leaders in society, in the year 2000. the leaders in society will be the ones who can utilize technology in the workforce. —loftrt Dorsey '95 Bellucci teaches a course <>»i CD-ROM technology to a group of Wilke. alumni educators Wilkes Universe year could be obsolete by their senior year. He adds, however, that Wilkes is considering renting com­ puters to students. To help offset the cost of computer equipment purchases, a $50 technol­ ogy fee will be added to each stu­ dent's bill each semester starting in the fall. Previously, only students registered for computer classes paid the fee, though all students used the same computer laboratories. Students who take Wilkes's intro­ ductory computer class are now taught the basic elements of the internet, such as e-mail and the World Wide Web. A new class, "Electronic Communication & Publication," will be offered jointly through the computer and communi­ cations departments beginning in the Spring. Through the school's ITEC (Information Technology for the Commonwealth) center, Wilkes pro­ fessors are also teaching area school teachers about the internet, and each teacher is constructing a home page for their own school district as a final project (see related article, at left). says, "Every day, there are a thou­ sand new things on here." Many students are creating their own home pages, which focus on their interest in cars. Star Trek or their favorite Edgar Allen Poe poem, the latter found on freshman computer science major Eric Werner's (’98) home page. CATCHING THE INTERNET BUG ALUMNI CONNECTIONS The next generation of Wilkes stu­ dents might know more about the internet as freshman, but that doesn't diminish the enthusiasm current students have for learning as much as they can. David Skoronski '96, a junior, is an Environmental Science major. He is also a Regional Computing Resource Center (R.C.R.C.) employee who works 20 hours a week as a Macintosh lab attendant. He says that many students who begin using the internet quickly become addict­ ed. "Once they see it, they want to use it," Skoronski says, adding that one frustration wilh the Internet is that it's impossible to keep up. I spend hours and hours in front of this thing, and it's not enough," he Dr. lofni Korfi leaches a semi­ nar on the world wide web to Wilkes staff, faculty and alumni. The Wilkes home page was designed and is maintained by Dr. John Koch, professor of computer science, who says that alumni were some of the first to respond to the Wilkes Web pages. "Some of our most immediate response to the Wilkes Web pages has been from alumni," says Koch. "We are going to develop further pages to build upon that." Koch said future pages may include sports Hall of Fame and alumni award winners. The Alumni Office is also in the process of creat­ ing a home page that may contain a bulletin board for news announce­ ments and alumni events listings, says Sours. In the future, it also may feature career services, such as job placement announcements and resume services. 14 Robert Smurlo '69, uses the Internet to assist him in his job teaching elementary music. He downloads pictures of musical instruments and performers on-line and says he is happy to see his alma mater joining the ranks of the net. "It is heartwarming to see the Wilkes home page on the ‘net as a symbol of Wilkes's membership in the world community," Smurlo says. "Wilkes has established itself as a leader in teacher computer training." the local educator adds. “The home page is an obvi­ ous outgrowth of Wilkes's desire to edu­ cate and share information." Smurlo says that he attended Wilkes during the Vietnam Era. Pmstfi’iil Christopher N. Brrisdfi suits Hi<" iti’l cit «u iiik’ntfl st'iilinar. and thinks the internet could have played a major role in that war. "If the internet had been existent, the war likely would have not occurred or would have been greatly shortened," Smurlo said. "The 'net removes borders and promotes understanding on an individual level without the confusion of political ideology." Politics is also the main topic that interests lab attendant Skoronski about the internet. He said that the on-line world allows students to download entire presidential speech texts, congressional bills and visit thousands of Web pages represent­ ing every political faction. And you don't have to get dressed and go to the library to do it. "1 can stay in my bedroom and have the whole world at my finger­ tips," he says. leff Walsh '93 is assistant courthouse reporter at The Times Leader newspaper, Wilkes-Barre. Ho gathered much of the information for this article on-line via email. i'fl �PROFILE Community Service A Campus Committed to Helping Others In an October, 1989 let­ ter to The Beacon. Wilkes University's student-run newspaper, University President Christopher N. Breiseth put forth a call to arms within the Wilkes community. Faculty, administrators and stu­ dents were encouraged to find creative ways to work together to help the Greater Wyoming Valley community meet its increasingly pressing human needs. "(I) challenge us to give of our time and our tal­ ents to help those in our community—the elderly, those adults who are not literate, schoolchildren who need tutoring or ath­ letic activities to teach them teamwork, drug or alcohol addicted individ­ uals in need of affirma­ tion of life itself—as part of making this a better community.' Breiseth wrote. The occasion for the letter was the advent of Campus Compact, a nationwide network of 475 colleges and universi­ ties committed to public service. Each school's chapter was dedicated to heightening the amount of service performed by Malt Brenner '95 and Carl AMammer '95 help con­ struct a home during a recent Alternative Spring Ureal! trip to Homestead. Florida its student body. Wilkes's initial foray was a literacy project at Mineral Springs, a Wilkes-Barre housing project. Coupled with the type of commu­ nity outreach programs that had always been per­ formed by Wilkes student organizations such as the Key Club, the level of stu­ dent service had reached an all-time high on cam­ pus. But it didn't stop there. Enter Amy Mazur and Wilkes's office of Student Volunteer Services. As the 1994-95 academ­ ic year was coming to an end. Mazur, the volunteer services coordinator, and her army of student and faculty- volunteers were closing in on the comple­ tion of 15,000 hours of community service. Breiseth's call to ser­ vice has been heeded and then some. By James Clark ‘92 WILKES’S VOLUNTEER ARMY In her second year on the job, Mazur has chan­ neled the natural ener­ gies of those learning and teaching on a college campus into a force that local organizations can count on. Through phone work and mailing, Mazur has built an impressive network which places stu­ dents in volunteer roles throughout the region. "This office could never survive without the phone or the post office," says the 24-year-old native of Harvey's Lake, Pa. "When a student makes that step and comes into the office ask­ ing for something to do, you’d better have an answer. And, trust me, there's plenty of work to go around. "We try to fill needs as well as placing a student or other volunteer in a place where he or she is comfortable." she adds. "It's a juggling act at times, but the end result makes it all worthwhile. National organizations such as Habitat For Humanity and Oxfam have benefitted from the talents ol Wilkes's volun- Students socialize al Oxfam hunger banquet held in Rumours Lounge of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. teers. And, linked with area programs such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation. REACH and VISION!. Mazur and her students are making a positive impact on the local community. "This is a good begin­ ning." says Molly Krafchik '65, outreach worker for REACH, a local agency which provides services for children from impoverished families. For the past year, Wilkes students and clubs have sponsored monthly events such as picnics, movies and concerts for REACH children and their families. A recent show­ ing of Tfte Lion King movie sponsored by the Wilkes Programming Board brought in more than 150 children and parents. "The students go out of their way to make it a really nice event for them," says Krafchik. "They really do it up.” But the REACH families aren't the only ones to benefit from these inter­ actions. Krafchik adds. Wilkes students gain a better understanding of the problems of those less fortunate than them­ selves. “The poor become peo­ ple to them." she says, "instead of just some­ thing they read about in the paper—a statistic. Hopefully that enriches their view of life.' BROADENING HORIZONS Placed at Wilkes in 1993 by a Pennsylvania volunteer service program that served as a crucible for President Clinton s **Wt7 try to fill needs as well as place a student in a place where fie or she is comfortable. It's a juggling act at times, but the end result makes it all worth­ while.^ Amy Mazur VoluHtftr Services Coordinator Anin Mazur. rair, muiJlr. aiidCariAdiliamiiio Q5 (wk (inc. Halit. u’illi monivrs d the I .'Arrlk' G'IHHH<Hill< Oil .1 Sj'IWJ I'lulV trip to Md'ik XiuMuia 16 17 �PROFILE SOME OF THE Agencies Wilkes has Aided REACH Wilkes volun­ teers have helped young people by pro­ viding child care, tutoring and recre­ ational activities Adopt-A-Highway. Student groups remove litter on area highways. VISION! Wilkes stu­ dents have hosted a homeless shelter in Dennison Hail, a for­ mer campus resi­ dence hail. SHARE. A (cod co-op program that exchanges two hours of community service for $30 worth of fresh meat and vegetables Hospice St. John. Students visit those with terminal dis­ eases who are no longer seeking treat­ ment. Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Students serve as rote models for children from sin­ gle parent families Habitat for Humanity. Students help construct homes in imp. venshed and disaster areas. St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen. Volunteers prepare and serve meals to the area's heme,t less Wilkes Universe Frem huk la/mitt. Fred R.'.’.'it-'H. Christina Pa” an.i Maria Rrtvlk> «vrk an a duriiy NaflMtl Whaleer Semite Dau. I Americorps. Mazur, a '92 graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a degree in international politics, found herself in an enviable position. "1 had performed a lot of community service at Penn State. ’ she says, "but I never thought that I would end up doing a job like this. In a way, it was good that I wasn't replac­ ing anyone. The pressure wasn't there to live up to someone else's legacy'.'' Instead, Mazur crafted a relationship with the Wilkes community' that has prospered. "Amy's wonderful." says Tara Trivelpiece ‘97, a sophomore from Lake Winola. Pa. who sought work-study employment in the Student Volunteer Services office "Students really' feel like they have someone to turn to who can guide them towards volunteer work." Keith Fisher '97, a sophomore from Vestal, NY, concurs. if 1 feel like doing something.! know Amy's going to tell me where I should be." he says. "She reaches out to others very well, and I think that, rubs off on the- students Mazur s guidance has enabled students such as Trivelpiece and Fisher to ^-■ ^1 . ' ’ . . I broaden their horizons relatively early in their college careers. "1 went on one of the "alternative spring break" trips this year," Trivelpiece says. "We went to work with the mentally handicapped in Mobile, Alabama. I had some apprehension at first because I hadn't been around those types of people before, but it was unfounded. It was a terrific experience. The people that we were help­ ing treated us like family." "I'M HOOKED” It is that willingness to overcome personal obsta­ cles that is the greatest legacy of his community cervice. says Jeff sianlt '95, a senior from New Milford, NJ. "Our trip was to New York City to work with AIDS patients," he says. "You think things like, Am I going to catch the disease?' Then, when you're actually working with them, you see how ridiculous your fears were." Reaching such emo­ tional highs is why Purvi Parikh 97, a sophomore from Camp Hill, Pa., grav­ itated to community ser­ vice at Wilkes. "When I was in high school, we would pass out Christmas gifts to the needy and you would see their eyes light up," she said "I wanted Io keep experiencing that feeling Senior Corinne Thomas '95, a WilkesBarre native, became one of the many victims of Mazur's creative on-cam­ pus marketing tech­ niques. "I just saw one of Amy's colorful signs and I want­ ed to get involved," Thomas said. In fact, Mazur’s efforts have been so successful that Wilkes's Student Government felt it was important enough to fund half of her salary when state funding ceased. With that kind of support, she and Student Affairs associate dean Mark Allen continue the work called for by Breiseth in 1989. "I’m hooked,” says Mazur, tucked away in her office on the third floor of the Conyngham Student Center. "I couldn’t think of a better job." With that sort of ebul­ lience present in its leader, it's almost guaran­ teed that Wilkes's office of Student Volunteer Services will produce the following type of realiza­ tion in many more stu­ dents in years to come. "I never did any com­ munity service before I came to Wilkes," says Christina Poff, a sopho­ more from Muncy. Pa. "Now that 1 have, it's one Of the greatest experi­ ences of my life." I«mre Clark '92 is a free,ance writer and associate edi101 ^or ,cs Lraniinij SiisIciiis, Granton, Pa PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE Examining Our Value to the Community The contribution this year by Wilkes students of nearly 15,000 hours of community service is just one example of how significant the University is to the quality of life in the Wyoming Valley. In the face of financial problems of local govern govern-­ ments, the pressure to attack the tax exemption of independent colleges and universities in Pennsylvania is intense (see article on page 3). The pre­ sent political climate has challenged us to reexamine the ways we help the Greater Wilkes-Barre area deal with its problems—including financial—and how we are perceived by our neighbors. Since its inception as Bucknell University Junior Dr* christoPher N* Breisetfl College, Wilkes has served its community both in educating the students of the area and developing academic programs responsive to local needs. Helping attract the RCA plant in Mountaintop by offering masters degrees in physics and chem­ istry is an oft-cited example. The Wilkes-Hahnemann program to produce medical doctors for the region is another—155 M.D.s were produced. 77 of which are prac­ ticing in our area. One fifth of all our alumni work in education, most teaching in northeastern Pennsylvania. Our contribution to virtually every’ professional area in this region is a key chapter to the Wilkes story. The tremendous commitment by Wilkes to the new six-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree is the latest chapter. We are adding to the story' every year. With a revitalized MBA program and an MHA program tailored to the dramatically changing health care system, along with the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship and an agressive Small Business Development Center. Wilkes is contributing directly to the vitality of business both large and small, including the health care industry. The key role of Wilkes faculty in the Earth Conservancy' promises another significant contribution to the economic development of this whole region, in ah of these examples, there is great promise for economic developments throughout the country, even the world. Wilkes also invests in the community directly. A great proportion of the University's $35,000,000 budget is spent locally. The ambitious construction pro­ ject now under way represents our belief in the future of downtown Wilkes-Barre We are taking steps to make affordable housing available to Wilkes faculty and staff in the neighborhood immediately adjacent to campus, which will provide an opportunity for increased wage tax income. We are making an annual contribution to Wilkes-Barre of more than $40,000 to help with the vital services they provide Wilkes faculty, administrators and trustees hold leadership positions in the fabric of this community. I. myself, serve on ten boards and committees locally. Should we lose our tax exemption and have to pay property taxes, the substan­ tial cost will have to be passed on to our customers—the students. 70% of whom still come from northeastern Pennsylvania. When tuition goes up these days, so does our financial aid in order to keep Wilkes accessible to our students. This ts he single most threatening cost to private institutions, cutbacks m programs would be an almost inevitable consequence of having to pay an annual tax bill on allHowX“e‘OiHCommunity well, make the myriad contributions Wilkes does make to the Wyoming Valley, and gain the understanding and support of our X™izX as we battle an initiative in Harrisburg to end our histone tax exemption? We welcome your advice �Wilkes Universe COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Wilkes Tennis Team A Champion at Any Aye When you see an older adult an a col ege campus you profcab';. assume he's a professor a coach cran But st 37 Barry Care. 97 ores-t after leaving Wilkes in December, 1995. And although he's unsure what he . specialize in. he is leaning toward practicing family medicine. Carey started playing tennis tennis in college. and he s making it come true With a family, a full aca­ demic schedule, and a full time job to juggle. Carey knew joining the team would be an added pres­ sure—especially on his family time. But he and his wife agreed it would be worthwhile. She's been very sup­ portive/ he says, adding with a laugh. “Of course I got her permission before ’ tried doing this.” Carey also was con­ cerned about the caliber tf '/-.petition at the collegfate level. He expected to .-=:•= the Wilkes team, but beyond that his expecta'ft'.s were cloudy. "Before the season. f my goal I was pri­ marily just to S|WlS Iltl.'IIIhllDn Illi,.in fun. I would say now that I still want to have fun. but also have a winning record in singles and in doubles." And win he did, leading the team with a 4-6 record in both singles and dou­ bles competition. by example," says Wilkes head coach Butch lones. "When he walked into the first team meeting, the other guys didn't know what to think. But he won their respect through his performance on the court, and with his positive atti­ THE WISDOM OF AGE tude.” Co-captain Stank admits to having learned a few things from Carey. “As far as tennis goes, I've learned patience," Stank says. "That's why Barry is such a good play­ er—he thinks one shot ahead at all times." While many find it odd for Carey to be playing college tennis at age 37, he sees it as an advantage. It s a sport for all ages, he says, and besides, he believes he has "the wis­ dom of old age," which allows him more patience than his younger oppo­ nents. I'm at an advantage over younger players because, after being sea­ soned by' life. 1 think 1 approach the game with a little more mental pre­ paredness." says Carey. "I see in the guys I play against a lot of the things that made me not as good of a tennis player years ago." Though casual about his age. Carey was concerned about the Kltition'ihip he would ha/'- with Ids li-.immales, especially since i.e the uuilib' I one position But his pies <■1/ '■ has < ontribitfed siobflji/ .iiid niaintily io ’) • ’■ am. and his team 11 ■;!' s ho/e i n /< 1/ .up (>Ollj7< . . .. ■ ■ Athletic Programs Attract National Attention (ill Tammy Swartwood '96 ■ I'ui/y brines l< ■“I' islilp ", 'I.' ii mi atid h ■!' Il's FAMILY COMPETITION In addition to playing five days a week for Wilkes, Carey plays mixed doubles every other Sunday with his 14-yearoid daughter. Julie, who's on Berwick High School's tennis team. "Competing with her is really fun and she's really into tennis," he says. "She's a good little player ' Soon Carey will be able to play much more with his daughter, since this will be Ills only season playing loi the Colonels. H's been a year he and his p'ainin.iios will never foi del, liec.Hise Cjiey It; inoie |u>,i a i? year old who canned a ‘.lit when he dei it led n, |,|.(y leimln |g 11''1'1 an example of whal hh0 d.'i||i,iiioin(|n *'"npli'.li, no ni'iilci Wlltll ||ie nge f>y Steve Sembrat, usia; The word these days is that Wilkes is winning, and it's starting to spread. Vice President for Development Torr. Hadzor says the school did a study several years ago that found name recognition of Wilkes within a 50-mile radius of the school was very good. Outside that range, meanwhile was a different stony. Things are changing now. Wilkes is having its name pop up in the regier.al and national rankings of a variety of sports that appear in magazines and newspapers. It makes selling the school much easier to potential recruits. "The entire athletic program has helped to get Wilkes recognized er. a national level," says head men s bas­ ketball coach Jerry Rickrode. That notoriety and some of the ath­ letic improvements at the lfcmer~i~ have helped it land some top studer.r athletes. "We weren't getting that cal­ •We real'. iber of student-athlete before ' says be s athletic director Phil Wingert "Because of the type of staff an a because of some of the successes tie “gert programs have had. we \e beer, able to attract somebody who could suc­ ceed at a higher level. "That raises the level of the peep'.e around them The notoriety Wilkes has e ’ oyec isn't limited to football xd > basketball, either—most ptogrems c e on the rise It's a little scaty '.\s'-eve txve. these waters savstele. xx-se-cxxand associate athletic exx .e: We.Malatesta whose he'd Ixxxex tee has won back to Kwk V. V. eee.o 1 eague and I < AC ■'■ es ' ■ •' be consistent lust one. ihatsw v : most ot otu .wiebe--.' owe s towaid then with tb.U eo'H de x\ .omes the ttadilo ' Ws" v''to build the lice, . a.' '-' '■'• mound Wilkes m.iv tsxo . •' ' ' A": 5; ;-.; = r �Wilkes Universe HOMECOMING Gala music, theatre, dance event will bigbligbt Homecoming A gala evening celebrating the 30th anniversary' of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts is being planned for October 14. 1995, during Homecoming Weekend. The event will feature a full pro­ gram. including music, theatre and dance performances by students alumni, faculty and friends from throughout the CPA's 30-year histo­ ry. The event is being organized by co-chairs lames Ruck '78 and Al Groh '41. "It promises to be an exciting evening," says Ruck, "as we look back on 30 years of concerts and zA Jala Evening of<JMusic, Theatre, & Dance Celebrating "The "Thirtieth (^Anniversary ofthe ^Dorothy Plickson Parte Center for the Performing zArts featuring Students, Faculty, Alumni, & Friends of Wilkes University Edward Darling, Jr., Theatre Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts Saturday, October 14, 1995 8 PM Tickets may be obtained, by contacting the Development Office 717-831-4300 or 1-800-WILKES Uext. 4300 Wilkes University PO Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18766 Reserved seats $25.00 — With student ID $12.50 Make check payable to Wilkes University theatrical performances which were presented in the Darte Center.'' One of the groups to be featured will be the Wilkes University Wind Ensemble, featuring current music students along with alumni instru­ mentalists. The group will meet for at least one rehearsal prior to the evening's performance. "We hope to have as many alumni back as possible," says Jerome Campbell, the ensemble conductor. "Certainly at least one member from each class." Alumni interested in participating, may contact Campbell directly at (717) 831-4432, or by mail: Dr. |erome Campbell Department of Music, Theatre and Dance Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ---- 4.---Nominations accepted for annual award The Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award. The award is presented annually to a Wilkes alumnus or alumna who exhibits the character­ istics of an educated person, as per­ sonified in the "Marks of an Educated Man or Woman." Current officers, immediate past president or employees or trustees of the University cannot be consid­ ered for this award. The award will be presented by the president of the Alumni Association at Summer Commencement on August 31, 1995. The recipient must be present. Nominations should be sent to the Alumni Office. Include the name and class year of your nominee, as well as your reasons for placing the candidate In nomination. Alumni Association Events Calendar August 19, 1995 Regional alumni event in Baltimore, Maryland. Call for details. September 21, 1995 Alumni Association Breakfast at the Westmoreland Club. WilkesBarre. August 20, 1995 Eastern Carribean cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Line's "Sensation.” October 13-15, 1995 Homecoming Weekend August 20, 1995 Washington, D.C. regional alumni event, hosted by Major Joel Kane ‘80 in Worthington, Virginia. August26, 1995 Massachusetts regional alumni event hosted by Steve Bailey ‘79 in Braintree, Massachusetts. September 9, 1995 Philadelphia-area tailgate recep­ tion prior to Wilkes football game against Weidner University. October 18, 1995 Regional alumni event in Denver, Colorado. Call for details. November 4, 1995 Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton regional tailgate prior to Wilkes football game against Moravian College. Annual open Alumni Association meeting. November, TBA Binghamton. New York regional alumni event.Call for details. November 30, 1995 Alumni Association Breakfast. Wilkes-Barre. Events and dates are subject to change. Details for those in your area will be mailed sev­ eral weeks prior to the event. For further information, or if you would like to host an event, contact the Alumni Office at (717) 831-4130. An Eastern Carribean alumni adventure Sail away with your fellow Wilkes alumni! The Alumni Association, in asso­ ciation with Martz Cruises, is plan­ ning an Eastern Carribean cruise especially for Wilkes alumni. The seven-day trip aboard Carnival Cruise Line's Superliner Sensation" will depart August 20 from Miami. The cruise itinerary promises plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, duty-free shop­ ping. snorkeling and sunbathing, with scheduled stops in the ports of San |uan, St. Croix and St. Attention science and engineering alumni Wilkes University is creating a science and engineering profes­ sional journal to aid in the net­ working of alumni. The new publi­ cation will include pro­ files on out­ j § standing hj u graduates 3 from the School of Science and Engineering, and a directory1 of science and engineer­ ing alumni. Please help us update our data­ base. Send us a resume or letter which details your current posi­ tion, professional history, career highlights and community activi­ ties. Also include your Wilkes class year, major field of study, honors and advanced degrees. Direct all correspondence to: Professional ]oumal c/o: Barbara Sefchik School of Science and Engineering Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Phone: (717) 831-4802 Fax: (717) 829-2434 e-mail: bjsef@Wilkesl.Wilkes.edu I Jl h sJ Thomas. Space is limited. Call immedi­ ately for further information or reservations. Contact Martz Cruises at 1-800-499-7671, or the Alumni Office. For further information on any Alumni activities, contact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES-U. Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre PA, I87oo 1 ............... . ....-I ::;;: -23 22 �----- w Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS '— Mdi/ If Rest in Peace The Untimely Death of the Surname by Anthony L. Liwzzo, J.D., Pfi.D, I Antfiony. er Dr Liuzzo is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Wilkes University. He addresses all rds students by tkeir surnames. ❖ 24 was the victim of a robbery. That which I lost was treasured dearly, but I can place no monetary value on it. The event occurred 10. or per­ haps 20. years ago when thieves in the night stole one of my most prized possessions—my surname. 1 can remember possessing it in grammar school, when that blessed nun. Sister Mary Patrick, addressed me as Master Liuzzo while admon­ ishing me to sit up straight and hold my tongue. 1 can still capture the fear in high school of being sin­ gled out and called upon—"Mr. Liuzzo. please conjugate the verb 'to respect' in Latin." Later, in col­ lege and law school, my entry into the adult world was fully validated with a title followed by a last name. 1 studied diligently in graduate school and. after volumes of both perspiration and inspiration, was finally awarded the title "doctor." for all to bear witness to my great accomplishment. But, sometime between then and now. the title and the last name both disappeared. Now I am addressed only as “Anthony"—by salespersons, by telemarketers, by health professionals, by students, and. yes. even by the Internal Revenue Service. It matters not whether the encounter is in person on the telephone, through the mail, in a fez. or by smoke signal. It is quite clear that addressing some­ one by one's surname has become aoout as fashionable as wearing hats and carrying -walking sticks. It was not always this way Late on Sunday o/enings, I wat<h reruns of the old television shows where­ in neighbors never called on “Ozzie, Ralph and Lucy" but rather on "Mr. Nelson. Mr. Kramden, and Mrs. Ricardo." And What's My Line's Mr. Daly introduced Miss Kilgallen, Miss Francis and Mr. Cerf—today they would probably be referred to as "Dottie, Arlie and Benny." Walk into Smith s Hardware Store and ask to speak with Mr. Smith. When I tried this tactic, 1 was informed, "Mr. Smith was my dad—they call me Red." I think I preferred dealing with dad. Attempt to correct the offending individual and you are immediate­ ly branded as a crotchety old man. And, simply refuse to respond and they shout your first name louder, assuming, of course, that you are hearing-impaired, I used to enjoy the prerogative of asking someone to please call me Tony. It was a sense that we shared a camaraderie, a familiarity, per­ haps even a friendship. Now the option is gone. Perfect strangers interrupt my dinner with "Hello, is this Anthony? I'd like to discuss investment strategies with you;" the dental assistant lectures me "Anthony, you need to floss more regularly;" and the police officer confronts me with "Anthony, what's your big hurry today?" And so, I feel like the victim of a robbery This may even be covered under rny homeowner's insurance policy, I must call rny insurance agent, Bucky, Io determine il I am covered! Spread the Word About Wilkes -w-hen Sherri Clark began the % A / application process at V V Wilkes University this year, she had a head start, thanks to Dr. Frances Corbett. For more than a year, Sherri has worked for Dr. Corbett and her hus­ band, Colonel William Corbett, doing housecleaning and gardening around their energy efficient, environmentalfriendly home near Muhlenberg, Pa. "It's the neatest house I've ever seen," says Sherri. "It has a huge porch with windows and the rest is all underground." The Corbetts share a special rela­ tionship with Wilkes, having provided In their will for the eventual transfer ol their home to the University. The property is now used for on-site envi­ ronmental science courses. And II was Dr. Fiances Corbett's encouragement through the Wilkes Today program which led Sherri, an honor student at Lake Lehman High School, to choose Wilkes. Now in its fourth year, Wilkes Today is a direct, personal referral system involving all members of the Wilkes community—faculty, staff, stu­ dents, alumni, trustees and friends of the University—in the admissions process. In addition to the standard admissions follow-up, students referred through Wilkes Today receive highly personalized mailings and information. And referring mem­ bers ot the Wilkes family are updated regularly on their student's applica­ tion and enrollment status. Since its Inception, the program has steadily increased in the number ot applications tvlerted For the upcoming academic year. 8! applica­ tions were filed through the Wilkes Today program. But the real proof of its success is in students like Sherri. “I am very’ excited about going to college." she says. -Eventually i want to work in a pharmacy and get into cancer research.' With enthusiasm like that. Sherri is sure to be a college student Dr. Corbett can be proud of. To refer a student through Wilkes Today, send their name and address and supporting information thigh school, graduation year, major field of interest) to: Barbara King Director o! \\ tikes Today \\ ilkos University P.O- Box 111 \\'.Ikes-Barre. PA ?87oo Oi call 1-800 Wilkes-U. ext 4107. �1131 Netscape: Wilkes Uieivbook ===== What's New? | What's Cool? | Handbook | Net Search Net Directory Newsgroups | 2 Welcome to the Wilkes Electronic Viewbook? An Educated Man or Woman is a statement formulated and adopted by the Wilkes University faculty as a guide to learning. As a comprehensive institution of higher education, Wilkes University seeks a diverse student body capable of defining their individual role in a closely-knit community of learners and scholars. Located along the banks of the Susquehanna River in the cily of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the Wilkes campus features the best of both academic -worlds: contemporary, state-of-the-art academic facilities and historically significant 19th century residential halls. Students have an array of opportunities to participate in a vide range of athletic and extracurricular activities -which nurture intellectual, social, and physical grovth. Providing all students vith an outstanding education in an environment conducive to academic and social goals is the primary mission of Wilkes University. The breadth of academic programs is extensive; therefore, pursuing your career goal vill begin as a dream and end as a reality._____________________________ W I K S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine is addressed to a graduate who no longer maintains a residence at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the corrected address, to the Alumni Office. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1b8955bb7d5dd2a98190000b2b1458cf.pdf fd3e06379afe1c511abd22dcea90a073 PDF Text Text ❖ The Alumni Association , takes steps to strengthen relationship^between current students^jnd alumni �FROM THE EDITOR Contents Telling the Stories Behind the “Sacred Six” W I L K E S UNIVERSE Volume 2 ❖ Number 3 Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Christine Liberaski Editorial Assistants Jessica Bierbower '97 Karen Jones Jean Pall Sports Editor Tom McGuire '85 Director of Alumni Sandra Beynon M'85 Design Projects by Design Corporation Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas B. Hadzor Vice President for Alumni. Development and University Relations Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises W ilt-cS Uniruse is published three times a year 'ey V.'ilkes Ur.j verity's University Relations Office and distributed free to- alumni and friends of the university Comments, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed. Submit all correspondence to: Vaughn Shinkus, Publications Manager. Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Or call 1-800-W1LKES U extension 4779 Fax (717)8'31-4973. E-mail. alumnfpub@wdkG3l wilkes.edu When we undertook the task of redesigning your alumni maga­ zine two years ago, we had a clear vision of what we were trying to achieve. Sure, it had to be visually appealing and slick, but we also had a good idea of the types of stories it should include: profiles about your classmates around the world who have been successful in their chosen profession, articles from campus which illustrate our academic programs and highlight the good work of our faculty and students, and updates on our quality programs, both curricular and extracurricular. We've done that so far. But, thanks to the focused initiatives the University has developed to market itself, we’re following an established guide. The Sacred Six. as they've become known, are six carefully constructed points we will use in spreading the good word about Wilkes: • Wilkes University offers a variety of academic programs which do an excellent job of building competence and confidence in students. Many of these programs have developed regional reputations for their quality and standards. • Wilkes faculty members care about their students. Their com­ mitment to teaching reflects the core philosophy of the insti­ tution. As a small university. Wilkes offers a level of access to faculty rarely found in a university setting. • Wilkes students have senior-level study and research opportu­ nities not available at other universities prior to graduate studies. These are illustrated by access to equipment in the sciences, performances groups in the arts, cooperative educa­ tion programs, and the ability to work with faculty members on research projects in many study areas. • Wilkes is making major investments in new facilities, it is a university with goals and a vision for the future, making it an excellent place to study and learn. • Wilkes graduates are successful and able to compete with their peers in business and professional areas. You will hold a Wilkes degree with pride and be able to enter your chosen profession with self assurance. • The university sponsors diverse opportunities in student and resident life, offering many housing styles, more than 50 clubs and organizations, and a dynamic athletic program. These six features of Wilkes are present in each of the stories told within. What better evidence of "graduates who can com­ pete in their peers in business," than Bill Hanbury '72, whose profile begins on page 10. What better example of "new invest­ ments" than the campus improvements detailed in our cover story, The Changing Face of Wilkes University? We hope the stories we tell in Wilkes Universe are both infor­ mative and interesting. And as Wilkes continues to progress, and our graduates continue to prosper, the Universe will docu­ ment even/ moment, so that you too can share our journey. , ,A Sincerely, | I w Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Editor Profiles Page 6 A 21st Century Wilkes University Emerges As the next century looms, Wilfees University reshapes its face, its attitude and its offerings to adjust to the winds of change in higher education Page 10 William Hanbury ‘72: Marketing Milwaukee Tlie recently appointed president of the Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau shares his vision for the city, and fondly recalls his years on the Wilkes gridiron Page 15 Developing the Wilkes Alumni-Student Network ===__ , ., Blood \u l~ . Sweat n Tears. Ink? connected, to the benefit of alumni. •riences coaching an all-star basketball nmentary vgrant elevated to fourth University school er Breiseth on the value of college ratings uo works together on and off the court Page 22 Homecoming — Alumni news: Wilkes announces change in alumni leadership Page 24 Afterthoughts — Dr. Liuzzo laments the decline of the English language ON THE COVER: Wilkes University President Cliiistopher N.Breiseth and guests applaud as the new John Wilkes statue on the Wilkes campus is unveiled during August Commencement exercises Photo by Rob Lettieri Jr. �Wilkes Universe FEEDBACK Article prompts alumni teaching connection Editor. Yesterday 1 received copies of Wilkes Universe (Volume 2. Number I). 1 was thrilled to read it, and kept thinking. ’ Is this really me?" But yes. it really is and I appreciate your job well done, it was really an excellent, well-written profile. Even before I had read the arti­ cle, a Wilkes alumnus called my family. He's a teacher in Philadelphia and is interest­ ed in making some kind of connection between his _ classroom and mine. He's sending my family a packet of questions. They will pass it along tc me. I'll let you know if anything inter­ esting develops out of this. Sandra "Buffy" Crook ‘93 History caused decline in the use of the surname Dear Editor, I confess. Dr. Liuzzo, I did it. Welk not only I. A lot of my buddies joined in the decline and fall of the surname (''Afterthoughts.'' Volume 2. Number 2). Perhaps you'd be interested in my version of the his­ tory of this death? 1 think the problem of the sur­ name became acute during World War 11 I'm sure there were people before then who, for various rea­ sons, gave only their first names or nicknames when asked. I would not claim that my generation was more promiscuous than preceding or succeeding generations, but we were the first to travel so far from home in such numbers, ft simply became easier to say "Tom," or Tillie.'' or 'Jane," or Hunk,'' since no one knew our families in these foreign places. lYes. we had 2 "Hunks" in those days.) Our encounters were so brief, without expectation of meeting again, that we omitted our surnames, titles and other encumbrances. (You'll recall Socrates' saying, "The wise man carries no more through life than the soldier carries into com­ bat.") And. yes. some of us may have had good cause not to let our family names be known. It was known to happen then, for one to give not his own names, but the first name of a friend—or Mi/ generation... was the first to travel so far from home in such numbers. It sim­ ply became easier to say 'Tom,' or 'Tillie,' or ‘Jane,’ or ‘Hunk,’ since no one knew our families in these foreign places." 66 —Ted Weatherly enemy, for that matter. Perhaps the consequent ease of social commu­ nication prolonged the custom of "forgetting" the surname The hope for the future, for those with a cyclical view of history, is that it's only a matter of time, before surnames come back. The future of honoring those with vari­ ous doctorates seems more cloudy: a recent article claimed that we in the U. S. are making more doctor­ ates "than the market can bear." Dr. Liuzzo always will be Dr. Liuzzo to me—although I reserve the right to tell a new fleeting acquaintance, when asked, that my name is Anthony. Ted Weatherly Redmond article reprinted in Concerning Women Editor, I first saw the article about Maggie Redmond's adventures in Wilkes Universe (Volume 2, Number 2). Of course, many people around this area are familiar with the Redmond fami­ ly, and when 1 saw that Maggie was getting involved, it was no surprise. What was a A-' ' surprise was how close she was to history. The struggles of Jennifer Harbury were indeed a national story, and after read­ ing about Maggie it occurred to us at Concerning Women that this was indeed a big story, well worthy of our cover. These are the kinds of people who deserve our attention—people with conviction, belief, and the determina­ tion to follow through on a dream. The best thing about Maggie Redmond's story is that we think this is just one of many chapters that will be written in the future about this remarkable and determined young lady. Thanks again to Wilkes for bringing her to our attention. Bette Cox Saxton Publisher, Concerning Women Publications e-mail address established Your feedback on all issues addressed in Wilkes Universe is welcomed. All letters must be signed and will be sub­ ject to editing. Mail Io-. Editor Wilkes Universe Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Fax: (717) 831-4973 Or, for the electronically adept, e-mail: alumnipubco'wilkes I .wilkes.edu John Wilkes impacts history as an 18th Century Ross Perot The discussion of the life of lohn Wilkes that was occasioned by the recent dedication of his statue at Wilkes University raised an old, but still intriguing, question about histor­ ical cause and effect: Do individuals like Wilkes shape history so much as history shapes them? Wilkes (1727-1797) was an Englishman who was highly regarded in the American colonies. More pre­ cisely, Wilkes—an intermittent mem­ ber of the House of Commons who never made it to this side of the Atlantic Ocean—was the favorite of those colonists who were displeased with Parliament's imposition upon them of the sugar tax of 1764 and, especially, the stamp tax of 1765 He did not speak for all Americans of European descent, although it is difficult to say just how many of them did support the Parliament from which he dissented. The anti-tax Sons of Liberty, one of the first American political action groups, had the nasty—albeit effec­ tive—habit of physically terrorizing anyone who disagreed with them. This type of public "dialogue” does not serve to produce a lot of letters to the editor that might draw the attention of the local tarrers and featherers, and thus we have only a sketchy knowl­ edge of Wilkes's opposition here. The Sons of Liberty, who took their name from a laudatory comment made about them by Wilkes, also are noteworthy because they had what might have been the first American female auxiliary: the Daughters of Liberty. Wilkes presumably liked this innovation, as his expertise on the subject of paternity was not limited to the politics of the New World. What is undeniable is that Mr. Wilkes made it to the forefront of American history. Actually, his star­ ring role Is limited to the American version; the British, losers who were nonetheless allowed to write their own history, make relatively little of him. This same difference in perspec­ tive leads them to hold Benedict Arnold in higher regard than we. There is some merit to the notion that if Wilkes had not assumed the mantle of the leading colonial sym­ pathizer in London, it would have fallen to someone else. The Sons of Liberty had to see to it that someone was elevated to heroic status. Political movements like theirs need more than just targets and enemies: They also need a few heroes and even a martyr or two. If the hero of the Sons of Liberty' turned out to be someone with the legitimacy of a member of Parliament, like Wilkes, so much the better. Wilkes's anointment had still another facet: The colonial protest movement had to find new advocates in Parliament. The professional lob­ byists who represented the colonial governments in London simply did not have the allegiance of tax pro­ testers like the Sons of Liberty. The suddenly-deposed super lobby­ ist of the age that had ended. Benjamin Franklin, was so out of touch with the rapidly-developing sen­ timent back home that he gave parlia­ mentary leaders the wildly mistaken idea that there would be no particular opposition to the stamp tax. It was into this political vacuum that Wilkes enthusiastically stepped. In this. Wilkes was more than just in the proverbial right place at the right time. He was the best choice for colonial hero precisely because his political prominence did surpass that of the other colonial sympathizers in London. This includes that other Wilkes-Barre name-sake. Isaac Barre—who has nary a boarding school, much less a university, named after him l.ike all effective political entrepre­ neurs, Wilkes became well known in C) by James Yoho Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration large part because he was his own best promoter. Think of him as an 18th century Ross Perot, but without nearly so much money. After all, both of them complain a lot about the tax­ ation of Americans; as even the Sons of Liberty illustrate, it has always been a popular position to take. IVIore significantly, both also orga­ nized citizen groups of real impor­ tance to the politics of their times. Wilkes is arguably the leader of the first mass-membership lobbying group. More important, the name of his group—the Bill of Rights Society—explains why he is credited, as his new statue says, with being "an early defender of political liberty, free speech, and the rights of the people to elect their leaders.' The ideas that the government must answer to the electorate and protect the essential rights of the individual are of obvious and incal­ culable significance to civilization. Anyone w ho promotes such impor­ tant ideas as well as did Wilkes can hardly be viewed as a mere puppet of historical forces. We might also say that had the inventor of the wheel not done so. presumably someone would have gotten around to it. However, that reduces neither the significance nor the impressiveness of the invention. Although exceptional individuals like Wilkes certainly must use the cir­ cumstances ot their times to effect the kind of change that makes them famous in the first place this is mote than mere opportunism It also is fore­ sight and creativity of the first order. 3 �ON CAMPUS Pharmacy program elevated to fourth University school Wilkes has elevated its Pharmacy program to school status, making it the University's fourth academic school. The newly established School of Pharmacy' will enable pharmacy edu­ cators to develop programs which will significantly' impact the regional health care delivery’ system in the 21 st Century, according to Wilkes University President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. "Wilkes has a long-standing tradi­ tion in pre-medical, nursing and other health education programs," Breiseth said at a news conference announcing Wilkes Universe the new school. "This is part of our health science education thrust.” "The pharmacy industry is chang­ ing," added Dr. Bernard Graham, dean of the School of Pharmacy. "With the establishment of a sepa­ rate school. Wilkes will be on the leading edge in creating new phar­ macy education programs.” Wilkes's Board of Trustees approved the addition of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1994. The pro­ gram includes two years of pre-professional studies and leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The 6year curriculum is the new industry standard in pharmaceutical educa­ tion, said Graham. The program's elevation to school status was required by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Annual Fund phonathon campaign continues Seated are: jam." Gardner M 93. Nancy lohnson 79 M'80, Rich Kutz 74 M'83, Lynn Vandeberg and phonalhon chair Jackie Carroll '85 M'88. Standing, assistant director of Annual Giving Maureen Burie, Christine Jondrick '98, and President Christopher N. Breiseth. The University' Annual Fund phonalhon campaign continues through November to raise funds for Wilkes's 1995-1996 Annual Fund Campaign. More than 50 Wilkes alumni and students have been contacting friends of Wilkes and alumni from across the country to help meet the phonathon goal of SI 50,000. The total goal for the Annual Fund is SI.050,000, the largest Annual Fund goal in Wilkes history. The Annual Fund helps support the operating budget of the University, improve facilities, expand library resources and fund scholarships. Business School announces redesigned MBA program Dr. Bernard Graham, dean of the School of Pharmacy, and President Christopher N. Breiseth announce Wilkes's newest school Education for accreditation. Students need accreditation to take a professional license exam. Wilkes is one of only five schools in Pennsylvania to offer professional degrees in pharmacy, and is the only program not located in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Wilkes introduces Educational Leadership program Wilkes has begun a principal certi­ fication program designed to shape educational leaders for the 21st Century. The new 36-credit Educational Leadership Program results in a master's degree in educational lead­ ership, along with a principal certifi­ cation in either elementary or sec­ ondary education. The two and a half year program is different from most others, in which the majority of credits are earned in the classroom. Participants in Wilkes's program take one education­ al leadership seminar during their first two semesters, and then pursue plans of study in which they develop action/research plans to deal with issues in the schools in which they teach. The program culminates with an applied research project. For more information, call the department of education at (717) 831-4463 or I-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4463. Dr. Gary A. Giamartino, dean of the University's School of Business, Society and Public Policy, has announced changes in the Master of Business Administration Program. The new M.B.A. program is designed to provide management education at the master's level for students with an undergraduate background in business, accounting, or economics or in other varied aca­ demic disciplines. Wilkes's M B A. curriculum is divided into founda­ tion, core and elective classes, and is offered during semester evening hours and trimester weekend hours throughout the academic year. The enhanced curriculum concen­ trates on the development of core managerial skills to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment. Skills such as communication, team decision­ making and cross-functional integra­ tion are emphasized to produce more effective managers. The program was redesigned with input from faculty and graduate stu­ dents from various departments to ensure that the changes would serve the needs of Wilkes's 200 M.B.A. students. The redesigned M.B.A. program announcement coincided with the fall semester opening of a new classroom and office building to house the School of Business, Society and Public Policy and the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Dr. Barbara Samuel Loftus, assis­ tant professor of business adminis­ tration, has been named director of the program. For further information on the M.B.A. Program, call (717) 831-4703 or I-800-WILKES-U. ext. 4703. 60 graduate at August Commencement Photos by C Sa!on'ck President Breiseth awards a degree to a new graduate at August Commencement exercises More than 60 received graduate and undergraduate degrees at annu­ al summer commencement exercis­ es held for the first time in front of the Eugene S. Farley Library. Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth gave the principal address at the morning cere­ monies and Demetrios G. Papademetriou '70 received the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumnus Award. Additionally, Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski received an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. A drama Norma Coiisldiice Saiiainli<ino Tiil'uiski nwivesan Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at August Commencemciif instructor at Bucknell lunior College (BUJC). precursor to Wilkes University', Tyburski was founder of the Thespians, a drama club which evolved into the department of theatre, in 1935 she founded the Children s Theatre of Wilkes-Barre, and has been active in many civic groups, including the Campfire Girls and the United Way. She was honored in 1992 by friends and alumni of Wilkes as the first Lady Colonel. "Mrs. Tyburski has made a posi­ tive impact on Wilkes from her first day as a drama instructor at Bucknell University lunior College to today as she reunites BUIC alumnae," said President Breiseth. who conferred the honorary’ degree. "Wilkes is proud to call her one of our own." Dr. |. Michael Lennon, vice pres­ ident for academic affairs, gave welcoming remarks. Greetings were given by Eugene Roth ’57, chairman. Wilkes University Board of Trustees; lane Elmes-Crahall. chair. Faculty Affairs Council; and Kellie Klein 96, president. Student Government. 4 5 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe transformation of campus in the summer of 1993. The $25 million, four-year plan is Wilkes’s most extensive in history. "ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL" Photos by C. Salonick Faculty and graduates surround the newly erected statue of John Wilkes at dedication ceremonies held during August Commencement. Campus Improvements The Changing Face of Wilkes University J ust as people mature, stretch their wings and change with the times, so too must the institutions that serve them. By Ciiristine Liberaski Communications . Uni^rsitV its face’lts attitude and its offerings—has reshaped itself physically and internally to adjust to these winds of change. What this ransformation has borne is a University ready for the challenges of the 21st century, one built on a ssolid foundation laid more than 60 years ago. "There is such a sense- of change about campus—about as much as the Erf-is/rh'1"^! exp'ains Wi^es University President Dr. Christopher N. years.. ’ tthem|nds eyes will be stretched even further in the coming Assistant The Wilkes University Board of Trustee: is announced plans for the physical Tlie freshly planted George Fenner Quadrangle, which runs between Stark Learning Center and the new classroom/ office building One significant change on cam­ pus is the new classroom and office building that houses the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and the School of Business, Society and Public Policy. Located in the 100 block of South Franklin Street, the 56,000 square-foot, dark brick­ face structure has gables on its street side to continue the scale and rhythm of the older buildings in the block. "The new building and plans for of the new building are rows of win­ the entire campus incorporate our dows that overlook yet another commitment to maintain the emerging enhancement to cam­ integrity of the historical district of pus—the George Fenner downtown Wilkes-Barre," says Paul Quadrangle, an area named after A. O'Hop, vice president for busi­ long-time Wilkes neighbor George ness affairs and auxiliary enterpris­ Fenner. The "Quad," as many have es. started calling it, is not complete Accounting major Karen yet. But like the grass seedlings Bednarczyk '96, spent her first that have sprouted between the three years at Wilkes running from Stark Learning Center and the new the Marts Center to Stark Learning building, people look at the bud­ Center to the Darte Center for her ding Quad and see its potential. business-related classes. Now she The George Fenner spends her days in Quadrangle will the new classroom stretch approxi­ and office build­ mately 800 feet ing, which has not from South Street yet been named. to Northampton "The building is Street. Church Hall, absolutely beauti­ which now houses ful, but what's the bookstore, will most impressive is eventually be the amount of removed or taken computers in it," to another place on says Bednarczyk. "1 campus. never have to wait "The Fenner to get on a com­ Quadrangle will puter in the labo­ provide a sort of ratory, which is Tfi<’ urn’ classroom/office building, located greenway and large great." on South Franklin Street space for the entire On the backside id' campus to meet," says Breiseth. "But also, this stretch of green with John Wilkes standing at one end, will attract visitors from the com­ munity as well." A NATIONAL LANDMARK This past August. John Wilkes, in the form of a nine-foot statue, made his first trip across the Atlantic Ocean to the city and cam­ pus named after him. The bronze salute to the English political figure and journalist was unveiled during summer commencement and received attention from the entire community. "Aesthetically, it's great to have such a wonderful piece of art in the community," says Wilkes-Barre Mayor Lee Namey '68, "But just as important is the fact that the statue reflects the heritage of this city as well as the University." Million dollar renovations to the Stark Learning Center also have begun to accommodate the School of Pharmacy's laboratories and facilities. And sand blasting to Stark's exterior walls has revealed beautiful red bricks that comple- 6 7 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe ^5 Namesake statue is first in the United States The nine-foot statue of British politician John Wilkes. stands directly in front of the Eugene S. Farley Library ment the new building Stark faces across the Quad. Housed deep inside the Stark Learning Center is another new jewel on campus—the Thomas P. Shelburne Telecommunications Center Nearly complete, the 5.500 square-foot facility will accommo­ date two television studios, private editing suites, classrooms and offices. Heidi Van Essendelft '96 is so impressed with the studio she decided not to graduate on time. Van Essendelft, a communications major with a concentration in telecommunications, figured the experience she'll gain by working in the new center is worth putting off graduation "The new studios are probably the best I've ever seen at a small The statue of the University's namesake, lohn Wilkes, erected on campus is the only of its kind on this side of the Atlantic. Unveiled at summer Commencement exercises in August, the bronze figure is a reproduction of a John Wilkes statue erected in London in 1988. "The statue portrays John Wilkes rather arrogantly because he was quite an arrogant man," says sculptor lames Butler of Warwick, England, who traveled to WilkesBarre for the unveiling. "He is standing with one hand on his hip and the other hand holding a speech he made to Parliament." Measuring nearly nine-feet in height, the statue weighs approxi­ mately one-half ton. It was made from the original plastic cast Butler used to create the London statue, which won the award for school." says Van Essendelft. "We now can use a higher quality tape, the shows look better and there is more flexibility in what we're capa­ ble of doing. It's almost as if we're in the real world." The telecommunications center was made possible by Catherine Shelburne, widow of the late Thomas P. Shelburne, a local pio­ neer in the television industry who once owned local ABC affiliate WNEP Channel 16. A VITAL COMMUNITY RESOURCE Other changes on campus include a refurbished Dorothy Dickson Darte Center and the addition of a lighted walkway from South Franklin Street through the Weckesser Hall lawn to South Main Street. the best new public sculpture in London in 1988. The sculptor pre­ sented a lecture on the statue and his work the night of the unveiling. In addition to the unveiling and Butler's lecture, a symposium on the life and times of John Wilkes featured Wilkes history professor Dr. Harold Cox, John Wilkes Scholar at SUNY, New Paltz Dr. Arthur Cash and local attorney and lohn Wilkes expert Attorney Charles Petrillo ‘66. The new statue was made pos­ sible by generous gifts from Stephen Sordoni and the law firm of Rosenn, Jenkins and Greenwald. The statue was dedi­ cated to Judge Max Rosenn. Attorney Eugene Roth '57 and Attorney Joseph J. Savitz ‘48 as tribute to their leadership at Wilkes University and in the Wyoming Valley. "I love watching the flow of peo­ ple walking from South Franklin to South Main along the walkway, and know that local merchants must see it too," says Breiseth. "In time, maybe people will again see this area as attractive and will want to rebuild that area of downtown." Breiseth is not the only person who sees Wilkes as helping the community. "There's no question about it, the development of the University is good for the development of the area," says Vince Matteo ‘75, exec­ utive vice president of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce. "And not only physi­ cally, but also in the integral role the University plays in shaping minds." The obvious changes around campus are a preview of what Wilkes University will look like in a few years. Pickering Hall will be replaced by a 250-space parking lot, a new residence hall will be added, and a student union will be built next to Bedford Hall to house the Sordoni Art Gallery, a new cafeteria and student activities offices. "In essence, the new student union with the Sordoni Art Gallery, Bedford Hall and the Darte Center are going to make up the cultural corner of Northeastern Pennsylvania," says Breiseth. All the construction, refurbishing and rearranging on campus will stay largely within the boundaries the campus has established, according to Breiseth. Because he sees enrollment leveling at about 2,000 full-time students, he doesn't see the need to expand any further. The only other option is the possible expansion of the Eugene S. Farley Library to accom­ modate more learning resources. The building was designed so that it could be expanded toward Fenner House. SOMETHINGS NEVER CHANGE Eddy Shehwen has watched Wilkes progress through the years from his barbershop now housed in the YMCA on the corner of South Franklin and Northampton streets. A barber to the presidents, Shehwen has cut hair for all four of Wilkes's leaders—Farley, Michellini, Capin and now Breiseth. Shehwen fondly remembers some of the older buildings that were removed to make room for improved facilities on campus. But he's excited about the new build­ ings, too, and can't wait to get a tour of the new classroom building he walks past every morning on his way to work. "Sure the old buildings were gor­ geous but so are the new ones," says Shehwen. "Things have to change with the times." "But one thing about Wilkes will never change—the people," he adds. "When it comes down to the professors, the students, the presi­ dents, they're all humble and real nice people." t5Tfte develop­ ment of the University is good for the development of the area..,not only physically, but also in the integral role it plays in shaping minds." Vince Matteo ‘75 Evivutire Director Greater Wilfes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Heidi Van Essendelft '96 directs a produc­ tion from the control room of the lieu1 Thomas P. Slidl’iirar Tdi’ii’iiimuiiiuitions Center 8 Q �Wilkes Universe PROFILE Photos courtesy Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Center William Hanbury ‘72 poses in front of the Milwaukee River, in downtown Milwaukee. Wisconsin Don't tell Bill Hanbury 72 that Milwaukee is all about beer, brats and bowling. He doesn't buy it. Since his appointment to presi­ dent of the Wisconsin city's Tourist and Convention Center one year ago. Hanbury has worked tirelessly to change that blue collar percep­ tion to one more urbane, though user-friendly, in nature. "Milwaukee is truly a world-class city in the arts and cultural arena," he says, citing the city's extraordi­ nary ballet, symphony, repertory theater, and museums. "But when people think of Milwaukee they don't think in those terms." It's an uphill battle, but clearly Hanbury is winning. As top marketer for Milwaukee, he oversees a $4 mil­ lion budget, more than 60 full and part time employees, and manages a foundation. Armed with a newly created marketing slogan and a $500,000 promotional campaign, he is leading the convention center in a crusade to make the city—the coun­ try's 17th largest—a top convention and tourist destination. Critical to that effort, he says, is the completion of the new Wisconsin Center, a $166 million convention facility slated for com- Tile Milwaukee skyline, looking over the Milwaukee River pletion in 1999, and a proposed sta­ dium which will keep Major League Baseball’s Milwaukee Brewers from skipping town. Hanbury. who has been at the epicenter of both pro­ jects, hopes their fruition will posi­ tion Milwaukee ahead of competing cities such as St. Louis, Indianapolis and Kansas City. "You must have the infra­ structure in place to be competitive with the finest cities in America," he says. "You must have those kind of assets on the ground or you won’t be competitive." because of the promise of the new Wisconsin Center, Hanbury says. But, as he asserts in a letter pub­ lished in Milwaukee's loumal-Sentinel. adding to the positive decision was the collective character of Milwaukeeans themselves. "We have a sense of pride and community esprit de corps that may be unrivaled by any other city in America," he says. The bureau's new ' * "Genuine American" cam■ paign celebrates this spir­ it, says Hanbury, while promoting Milwaukee's her­ itage and strengths in more sophisticated areas. "We have tried to position our­ selves as the genuine American city—a place where you find value in our diversity, in our work ethic, in our sense of pride about being Americans." says Hanbury. He adds that marketing Milwaukee’s friendli­ ness. accessibility and affordability will put it at the top of the list. "Some people put communities up on pedestals and they're very dif­ ficult to buy," he says. "The thing you have to do is put a community MWAUKEg Marketing Milwaukee More than Just Beer and Brats’ By Vaughn Shinkus ‘91 10 Si Bill Hanbury during his years as an offensive guard for the Wilkes College Colonels SIGNS OF SUCCESS Already there's proof that Hanbury s prophesy will ring true. The International Association of Police Chiefs (IACP) recently chose Milwaukee for the sight of its 2001 convention, an event expected to bring the city a $14.9 million eco­ nomic windfall, by convention cen­ ter estimates. The IACP chose Milwaukee ahead of other finalist cities—Chicago, III, Columbus, Ohio and Toronto, Canada—largely 11 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe position in Milwaukee one year ago. In a business known for its tran­ sience and rapid growth rate. Hanbury has breathed life back into the tourism programs in several cities. But at 45, it appears as if he's in Milwaukee to stay. He's signed a five-year contract, and he and his wife. Valerie, hope to raise their children. Morgan, 9, Gillian, 7, and Neil. 4, there. Emeritus Professor of pfuisical education Roland Schmidt witfl William Hanbury 72 at the 1994 Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner. left 'Wilkes with a great sense of confidence in what I could do as a person—not just in football, but intellectually, academically and ethically." William Hanbury '72 12 down on a shelf where a consumer can reach it. One of the reasons I've been at least somewhat successful in this business is that I've always approached this as a product sales challenge." But Hanbury's success during a career which spans two decades is not surprising, in spite of the fact that it was a unique turn of events that he ended up in the tourism industry' in the first place. SYRACUSE AND SEOUL, HARVARD AND HILTON HEAD After graduating from Wilkes in 1972, Hanbury returned to his hometown of Syracuse, N.Y. and began teaching history. During those years, he devoted most of his time and energy pursuing his true passion—football. After several try­ outs with professional teams, he got his break in 1973 when he was draft­ ed by the Buffalo Bills. Though he eventually was wavered by the team. Hanbun/ says it was the experience of a lifetime. "It was fun while it lasted," he says. "1 really felt it was a great leap to come out of the Wilkes football program and have an opportunity to play at that level. I'm still pretty proud of that." After what he calls a "very short and non-illustrious career" in the National Football League. Hanbury took a sales job in Syracuse for four years. Weary of traveling on sales calls, Hanbury began looking for a more stable career. So he accepted a position with the Syracuse Convention and Visitors Bureau, where he eventually was named executive director. Over the period of six years that followed, Hanbury served in similar capacities with tourist bureaus in Buffalo. N.Y. and Hilton Head, S.C. His experience coordinating sport­ ing events in Hilton Head paid off in the form of a job opportunity as director of unit managers for NBC Sports, a position in which he coor­ dinated coverage of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Hanbury then successfully pur­ sued a Master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, and served a brief stint as head of a tourist bureau in Flint, Michigan, before accepting the LEARNING THROUGH FOOTBALL Hanbury attributes much of his career success to lessons he learned on the football field at Wilkes. An offensive guard for the Colonels, he praises former head football coach. Roland Schmidt, for instilling within him a work ethic and values he still is guided by today. "Rollie probably was the most important figure in that era of my life," says Hanbury, adding that the two still keep in touch. "Often in my life I have asked myself 'what would the coach think about that.'" In trademark fashion, emeritus Coach Schmidt, recently retired, downplays his influence. "Most guys who are successful usually do that—they give the credit to somebody else," says Schmidt. "But Billy didn't need anything from me, he was a good kid from the get go." Hanbury got going at Wilkes after visiting his friend and high school football team­ mate Dave Mitchell '71, now manag­ ing partner of a CPA firm in ' Syracuse. Hanbury had been recruit- Hanbury conducts a news conference announcing the convention center's new $500,000 marketing campaign ed by larger schools because of his prowess on the football field. He chose Wilkes, and ended up playing a role in one of the longest winning streaks in American college football history. During his junior and senior seasons, the squad played 32 con­ secutive games without a loss. Coach Schmidt easily recalls rea­ sons for their success. "All the kids were of the same caliber that Billy was,” he says. "I suspect he probably got as much out of the group as he did from me." That's true, says Hanbury—he still remains friends with many of his former teammates. When the team celebrated its 25th anniversary at the Athletics Hall of Fame banquet two years ago, Hanbury relished the opportunity to get together with his college pals. "1 really felt like 1 was part of family there," he says. "There were if '•> people who cared about me / as who I was. I found great j happiness in that.” .i But Hanbury learned valu­ able lessons in the class­ room as well, he says. A his­ tory major at Wilkes, he credits professors like Harold Cox and courses like American history, government and political sci­ ence for giv­ ing him the basis for a career in a public forum. y "A key success factor in this job is your ability' to survive in a political environment, says Hanbury. "I learned those lessons very well at Wilkes. "I came to Wilkes somewhat of a shy, insecure 18-year-old kid," he adds. "I left Wilkes with a great sense of confidence in what I could do as a person—not just in football, but intellectually, academically and ethically." Even today. Hanbury says, he approaches work with the same gusto he did for football, "with a real sense of joy and enthusiasm and interest." He says he’s proud to represent Milwaukee to the world, and lives by a mantra put forth by his coach more than 20 years ago. "Rollie used to say 'just be the best.' 1 think about that all the time. Whether I'm nurturing my children, giving a speech, representing Milwaukee before a national associ­ ation. or exercising in the morning, I still want to be the best." 13 �PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE Wilkes Universe College Guide Books Confront Wilkes with Tough Choices R ecently there has been tributing compared to the present fierce competition considerable media cover­ total number of alumni for for students a high ranking age questioning college whom we have accurate can create a favorable rankings in national news addresses (and thus impression in the overall magazines. The Wall Street knowledge that they are marketing of the institu­ journal and the Philadelphia alive). This is the standard tion. Inquirer have taken some of established by CASE, the The situation confronts the raters to task, correctly professional association of Wilkes with some tough pointing out that the rat­ fund raisers. choices. First, we have ings rely on self-reported, Wilkes is working on consistently reported our unaudited enrollment sta­ several fronts to improve enrollment and SAT statis ­ tistics which often differ our profile, not for the rat­ tics with complete hon­ from those institutions ings magazines but for the esty', including conditional report to the government. solid strengthening of the admits (students at Wilkes Several institutions with University. Our median who are required to take high rankings have exclud­ SAT scores for the last two our STEP program in the ed conditional admits and freshman classes have summer before their fresh­ foreign students from the increased by more than 70 man year). After the first SAT averages of new points. Because our alum­ article last spring, the freshmen, a practice ni have been the most Board urged us to contin­ expressly prohibited in the vocal in their concern that ue reporting as required criteria established by the we have not appeared in by the rating criteria. magazines. Tfe Wall Street the top group for our Second, because of the journal article reported region, we are left with a large number of graduate more than two dozen dis­ choice. Should we join an degree programs (includ ­ crepancies in SAT scores, increasing number of col­ ing now our Doctorate in acceptance rates and other leges and universities that Pharmacy' degree). Wilkes critical enrollment data refuse to submit our sta­ is ranked with comprehen­ from colleges tistics, thus underscoring sive universi­ with high rank­ the flawed methodologies ties, not small ­ ings. of the ratings and our er libera! arts Acknowledging judgment that these rat­ colleges. We the problem. ings are doing unfair harm are thus being U.S. News & to both institutions and compared with World Report students as they seek the institutions nonetheless best college or university with larger ranked the for their interests and apti­ endowments institutions, tudes? Or should we con­ (ours is only referencing the tinue to submit the data SI9 million), problems with as we continue to improve more extensive footnotes. the recruitment and fund curricula and Several out­ raising performance of salaries for both higher standing colleges, so dis­ Wilkes, and trust that the faculty and administration. gusted by the situation, public pressure, particular­ Third, while we report a have refused to submit ly on U.S, News & World 24% participation rate of their data. Report, will eventually cre­ alumni in the annual fund While a recent student ate a level playing field? I campaign (as compared poll published by the Arts invite your suggestions with a 32% rate for and Science Group, Inc., which you can send to me University of Scranton indicated that these rating via this magazine. alumni). U.S. Neu>s & World. guides have little influence However we answer this, Report calculates only 18% on college choice, we for Wilkes. Our figure uses you can help us increase acknowledge that in the the number of alurnni conthe number of student US.NEWS Ameriea’s Colleens -5 Christopher N. Breisetfi Wilkes University President inquiries (we want to raise these from last year's 12,000 to 17.000 this year), increase the participation rate in giving to the annu­ al campaign and, in the forthcoming capital cam­ paign. to the endowment. Alumni can significantly strengthen Wilkes's com­ petitive position. More important, improvement in these categories is syn­ onymous with Wilkes's becoming an even finer institution—regardless of the ratings. It remains our experi­ ence at Wilkes that the most important considera­ tion for a prospective stu­ dent is to visit the cam­ pus, meet with faculty, spend time with students both in and out of class and determine whether there seems to be a "fit". We are proud of our pro­ grams and our facilities. We are investing heavily in both, making Wilkes more and more attractive to potential students. Help us to attract more stu­ dents, and Wilkes will grow in stature and receive greater national recogni­ tion for the high quality education which is the Wilkes tradition. Trustee Clifford Melberger, owner of Diversified Records Services. Inc.(seated), ivilfi his Wilkes alumni/student employees: Dawn Layaou '91; Marlene M. Marriggi '89; Kim Woods '96; Jim Antonio ‘63; ian Thyren, MBA candidate: Marie Gernata, MBA candidate; Mickey Melberger '91 Photos oy C. Salonick The Wilkes Network Jennifer Learn '91 Jim Savage ‘96 lights up when he talks about his mentor. The Wilkes University communications major got tips on job hunting and marketing his ideas. They went to seminars and networked. And because his mentor, JoAnn Scubelek '92, graduated from Wilkes, they shared stories about the University. "It's really worked out great because we have so much in com­ mon,’’ says Savage, who is serving an internship with Scubelek at the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute in Scranton, Pa. Scubelek is community relations director for the non-profit healthcare network, and also has served as a student mentor for the Pennsylvania Public Relations Society, a regional pro­ fessional group. "She's teaching me the ins and outs of the field," says Savage. "I just can't say enough good things about her and how she’s helped me." ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Experiences like Savage's have prompted Wilkes's Alumni Association to take steps to formal­ ly connect the University's more than 20.000 alumni to students and to one another. “The Alumni Board is compiling a master list of all University gradu­ ates interested in mentoring or 14 15 �PROFILE getting in touch with other Wilkes graduates in their field," says Bill Miller ‘81, chairman of the board s student liaison committee. "More than 100 alumni have signed up so far, and the board is trying to get in touch with other interested graduates." The list should be available through the internet at Wilkes’ World Wide Web site (located at http://www.wilkes.edu) by the end of the semester, adds Miller, who is vice president of FAO Schwarz. Miller has been working to involve students in Alumni Association events and activities in an effort to strengthen ties between the two groups. Already several students have met with the board during their quarterly meetings. Additionally, committee mem­ bers plan to start career forums that will expose students to 10 or more alumni working in their field of interest during one session. "The ball has started rolling." says Miller, who lives in New York City. "These types of services can only help strengthen students’ feel­ ings about getting a job and also strengthen ties to the University." HELPING THE FUTURE Several alumni say they signed up to be a mentor because it is a tangible way to help the University. "Wilkes offered me a great deal, and I think this is a way to give something back," says Jackie Bacon '77, a kindergarten teacher from Naugatuck. Connecticut. In addition to providing student teaching opportunities. Bacon hopes to give education students tips on producing videos and port­ folios that some schools want from teacher applicants. "Students majoring in education need all the help they can get find­ 16 Wilkes Universe lint Savage '96. left, mid J0A1111 Scubelek '92 pose at their office in the Northeast Regional Cancer An easy way to help students Remember your senior year at Wilkes, and the anxiety you felt wondering whether you would find work after graduation? Well, times may change, but one thing has not—undergraduates still have the same fears about their future. But thanks to a new program established by the Alumni Association, you can help allay some of those fears. For the past year, the association has been compiling information from alumni interested in becoming a career mentor to current Wilkes students. By becoming a mentor, you can touch the future in a very real way, according to Bill Miller ‘81, chairman of the Association's student liaison committee. The mentoring program is an easy way for alumni to help students with their career choices and pro­ fessional development, he says. "We're trying to complete the loop, by connecting alumni with current students interested in a particular profession," says Miller. So far. the mentoring database includes more than 100 alumni from various fields, including teaching, engineering, marketing and sales, journalism, and medi­ cine Miller is hoping to increase ing a job today," says Bacon. "It’s becoming tougher and tougher for teachers to get a job." Janine Becker ‘92, a student loan marketing director at Sallie Mae in Wilkes-Barre, says she is willing to mentor Wilkes students studying business or financing. Becker also can help students with networking. Institute in Scranton, Pa. Bill Miller ‘81 the amount of alumni and stu­ dents involved and the diversity of careers represented. There are several ways you can interact with students as a career mentor • Allow a student to shadow you for a day where you work so they can get a feel for a prospective profession. • Have lunch or meet with a stu­ dent who is considering a career in your profession. • Share your contacts with gradu­ ating seniors looking to begin a career. To find out more about the mentoring program, or to add your name to the mentoring database, contact the University's Career Services Office at (717) 831-4060, or the Alumni Office at (717) 831-4130. —Jessica Bierbower '97 Because Sallie Mae handles stu­ dent loans, Becker sees many stu­ dents struggling to find work in their field after college. "It's getting tough out there. I'm willing to try to help Wilkes stu­ dents so they don't have to take a McDonald's-type job after gradua­ tion," says Becker. A CAREER OPPORTUNITY Some alumni even offer jobs to other Wilkes alumni. Trustee Clifford Meiberger and his wife, Ruth ‘62, have hired several Wilkes graduates at their company, Diversified Record Service Inc. in West Pittston, Pa. "1 would say the largest number of our management personnel are from Wilkes," says Mr. Meiberger "They are excellent." Miller also has hired several Wilkes alumni. "I get some of my best recruits every year from Wilkes," he says. Alumni networking benefits the University as well, according to Anthony Shipula '78, the newly appointed director of alumni in Admissions. Connecting alumni from other states is important, he says, because alumni can talk to high school students who may be interested in attending Wilkes. Through Shipula, alumni now have a direct mechanism for becoming involved in the admis­ sions process. Using a personalized referral system, the University hopes to generate additional inquiries, which ultimately will increase the number of prospective students in the enrollment funnel. To aid in that effort. Shipula has mailed a recruiting package to all alumni. The package includes an inquiry brochure, a copy of the University’s "Sacred Six" marketing statement and a copy of the Wilkes Viewbook, which describes the institutions programs, activities and curriculum. "A positive endorsement from a former student or friend of the University is the best tool available to encourage prospective students to apply," says Shipula. laniiie BrckiT M'92, student lain market­ ing director ul Sallie Mur in Wilkes-Barre ^Wilkes offered me a great deal, and I think this is a way to give something back." Jackie Bacon '77 Kindergarten teacher Naugatuck. Conn. �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Coach Karen Haag Coaching Basketball "Down Under” Members of the People to People Under 20 all-star team pose near Sydney Harbor. Front row. ]en Wenclewicz, Toni Esposito, lenn Nisft, Lynn Makalusky, Coach Karen Haag. Back row: Rebecca Baker '98, La Phelia Doss. Charlotte Thomsen, Julie Brantey, Stacey Porrinni, Brenda Marquis. Kelley Hunt. Photo courtesy Karen Haag By Tom McGuire '85 When an old friend asked Wilkes University women's basketball coach Karen Haag if she’d like to take an expense-paid trip to coach basketball in Australia this past summer, it seemed like an offer too good to be true. "He called me one day and asked if I would like to coach a team that was going to play in Australia for two weeks," says Haag. "I thought there had to be a catch." But it was true. Haag had been selected to coach People to People Sports Committee's Under 20 all-star team to compete in the Great Australian Shootout, held in Sydney, Australia. Initiated in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, People to People is an organization which promotes interna­ tional friendship, good­ will, and mutual under­ standing through sports. The caller was People to People director Ed Ryder, whom Haag knew from her years as a player at Oneonta State. And the only "catch" was that she had to assemble the team herself. That wasn't a problem. Within a few weeks, Haag organized players from throughout the United States, including Wilkes sophomore Rebecca Baker '98, and two play­ ers from University of Connecticut's NCAA Division I national cham­ pionship team. When all was said and done, the team captured the silver medal in the tournament, winning six games and losing two. But basketball was really second to the wonderful experience that Haag. Baker and the rest of the team had living in a v/orld and culture they previously had only seen in movies. twice at the University of Southern California before departing on the 17-hour flight to Sydney the next day. They landed in Sydney at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5th, exhaust­ ed from jet lag. But there was no time for sleeping. They immediately went on a cruise of Sydney Harbor so that they could start adjusting to the change in time. Afterward, they practiced at Sydney University, where they paid $100 Australian for access to a basketball court they shared with a local fit­ ness group. "The hardest part was trying to yell over the disco music the fitness group was playing off to side," says Haag. The group spent the night in Sydney, exploring the downtown, and its famous opera house. "It's a very clean city Rebecca Baker, right, defends a competitor during the Australian shootout Pnoto courtesy People to People Sports and the harbor is spec­ tacular." says Haag. "The biggest disappointment is to see all the U.S. fast food outlets in the down­ town." After their night in Sydney, the group ner­ vously anticipated their trip to Melbourne, where they would meet their host families. "Many of the kids didn’t know what to expect and had a lot of apprehen­ sion. But in the end, it was the best part of the trip." CULTURAL LESSONS The group spent several days absorbing Australian culture. One excursion took them to a nature center where they saw kangaroos, koalas, and tasmanian devils. And on another trip to an Australian rules football match, the group got a first-hand look at the enthusiasm Australians have for football. "It was amazing to see 90,000 fans screaming and yelling for their team, more so than American SAILING IN SYDNEY The players met for the first time in Los Angeles on July 3rd, and practiced Rdrccui Brtfe’r '98 and Coach Karrii H<uw in Sydney Photo courtesy Karen Haag 18 19 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Coach Haan gestures during fl Great Australian Shootout match. “Everyone was crying as they hugged and said goodbye. That was the best example of what People to People hopes to accomplish with trips like this." Karen Haag Wilkes Women's Basketball Coach fans," says Haag. After the game, the group was surprised to see fans enter the field to walk around or "kick the footy." "1 don't think that you'd ever see that in America," says Haag. And there were other cultural differences. Though Australians speak English, the group found many differences in the use of words—"stuffed" means "tired," and "gross" means "cool." "I was asked if I wanted some tea," says Haag. "1 said no, not realizing that what they were asking me if I wanted dinner. "But our biggest mis­ take was asking a group of people who they were 'rooting' for at the game," she added. "We didn't realize that 'rooting' is a ■I Photo courtesy People to People Sports curse word in Australia. We quickly learned not to say that anymore." HOLDING COURT When it came time to play basketball, though, the Americans were ready. Unlike in the United States, where most teams are spon­ sored by a school, sports in Australia are club-ori­ ented. Accordingly, Australian facilities often are not of the quality that the American players have become accus­ tomed. "It made the team real­ ly appreciate what they have at home." Haag said. Although the Great Australian Shootout is several years old, 1995 was the first year to fea­ ture a women’s division. Coach Haag. center, with her Australian host family Photo courtesy Karen Haag In addition to Haag's U.S. team, the shootout included seven club teams from Australia, including one team fea­ turing four players who could end up on the Australian Olympic team that will travel to Atlanta next year. "Women's basketball is just beginning to take off in Australia," says Haag. "The players are funda­ mentally strong and play good defense They like to run and can shoot if left alone." Haag's American team won by 18 points in five of its games and by one point in a sixth, and lost only twice. In the champi­ onship game, the American all-stars fell to the team with the Olympic contenders. On their final Sunday night in Melbourne, Haag's host family held a party for coaches from the tournament. Haag quickly learned another Australian tradition, as the group stood around in a circle and sang. "It was interesting to see these people, reserved one minute, let­ ting loose the next minute," says Haag. "At first I didn't know what to do, but I eventually jumped in and started singing along with them." To make their American guests feel at home, the coaches ended the night with a rendition of "New York, New York. FRIENDS FROM ABROAD When it eventually came time to leave, there was not a dry eye in the airport. Even though many of the students had at first been apprehensive about staying with a host fami­ ly, many of them formed bonds with them that will last a lifetime. "Everyone was crying as they hugged and said goodbye for the final time," says Haag. "That was the best example of what People to People hopes to accomplish with trips like this." "For me the experience was like a dream," Haag adds. "It was very intense and electrifying travelling all that way, staying in someone's home, and getting to coach an outstanding group of young women. I wouldn't trade it for any­ thing in world." COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Dynamic duo puts volleyball program on top On the surface, Wilkes volleyball play­ ers Wendy O'Connor ‘96 and Tammy Swartwood '96 appear to have nothing in common. One is tall, the other short. One is blonde, the other a redhead. But together the duo has made the Lady Colonels volleyball squad a force to be reckoned with for the first time in more than a decade. And they've become close friends in the process. The road each took to get to Wilkes is as differ­ ent as their physi­ cal attributes. Six-foot, blonde O'Conner was recruited to Wilkes by women's bas­ ketball coach Karen Haag from her hometown O’Connor Towanda (Pa.) High School. Haag saw O'Connor play several times with the hope that she would play basketball for the Lady Colonels—her volleyball skills were merely an added bonus. As it turned out, O’Connor played just one season of basketball, and became a four-year star in volleyball. "I wanted to concentrate more on volleyball since that was always my first love in high school," says O'Connor. Swartwood, the short redhead, came to Wilkes for reasons more academic than athletic. Initially, she didn't con­ sider playing volleyball at the collegiate level, but was recruited by former Wilkes volleyball coach Bob Spence after he watched her play at the Keystone State Games. "1 had considered going to other schools, but chose Wilkes for its small size and the individual attention that I would receive here," says Swartwood. It's something I've never regretted." While the two came to Wilkes in dif­ ferent ways, they’re now nearly insepa­ rable. They take similar classes, are roommates in Waller Hall, work in the athletic office, and share a love of vol­ leyball. The similarities even extend into their academic focus—both are business administration majors. On the court, the two have helped the volleyball team achieve a record of 12-12, its best since 1982, when the team won the MAC Northeast champi­ onship. Assistant Coach Debbie Peters says their playing styles have been invaluable to the team. "Wendy is a power player who is very good around the net, while Tammy adds finesse to the team," says Peters "I’m so glad to see that the team has been successful in their senior season. They really deserve to go out winners." "Winning is a big help but we have a lot more team unity." says Swartwood. "We are all friends off the court as well as on and we have a good nucleus of talented freshman and sophomores." Individually, the two have etched their names in the Wilkes record book. O’Connor is the Wilkes career leader in kills with 963, blocks with 375, kills in a season with 301 and kills in a match with 29. Swartwood. who sets up many of the scoring opportunities for the Lady Colonels, is the career leader in assists with 1144. in a season with 357, and in a match with 47. "I don't think any athlete expects to suc­ ceed to the point of breaking records, ' says O'Connor. "But having the personal success has kept me going through the tough times when we Sivartivood weren't winning as much as we are now." "The success we've had is directly related to each other," adds Swartwood. "The more we connect as a pair, the better it is for both us." V 21 �HOMECOMING Wilkes Universe Admissions focus precipitates shift in alumni administration Wilkes Vice President for Alumni, Development and University Relations Thomas B. Hadzor has announced a restructuring in alum­ ni relations which will affect the way alumni relate to the University. Sandra Beynon M'85, former executive assistant to the vice pres­ ident for Alumni, Development and University Relations, has assumed the position of executive director of Alumni and Development, replac­ ing Anthony J. Shipula ‘78 as the primary liaison to alumni. Shipula has been named director of alumni in Admissions. In this newly creat­ ed position, he will be responsible for engaging alumni in the student enrollment process. The shift in responsibility is in response to the University's height­ ened emphasis on enrollment, according to Hadzor. "We’re looking to involve alumni more dramatically in the admis­ sions process," said Hadzor. "And we'll now have two full-time posi­ tions working to the good of alumni." A Scranton native, Beynon joined Wilkes in 1978 as director of the newly established Small Business Development Center. She served for four years as director of founda­ tions and grants management before her promotion to executive assistant in 1989. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton, and a mas­ ter's degree in Business Administration from Wilkes. Shipula is a 1978 graduate of Wilkes with a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration, Alumni Association Events Calendar November 30, 1995 Alumni Association Breakfast, Westmoreland Club, WilkesBarre. Guest speaker is Trustee Wayne Yetter ‘67, who will speak on "Beyond Pharmaceuticals-An Industry Redefined.” February 22, 1996 Winter Alumni Association Breakfast. Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. March 2, 1996 Second Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner Dance, Westmoreland Club, WilkesBarre March 23, 1996 New York City - Alumni Benefit to see "Victor Victoria.” 22 May 2, 1996 Spring Alumni Association Breakfast. Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. May 3-5, 1996 Alumni Reunion Weekend Classes of 36, '41, '46. '51, '56, '61, '66, '71. & '76 reunite Mag 4, 1996 Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner October 11-13, 1996 Homecoming Weekend Events and dales are subject to change. For further information, or if you would like to host an event, contact the Alumni Office at (717) 831-4130. Sandra Beynon M'85 Migration policy expert receives Eugene S. Farley award Tony Shipula '78 Previous to his 10-year tenure as director of alumni, he served as corporate underwriting representa­ tive for WVIA-TV Channel 44, in Avoca, Pa He also served in the insurance industry, holding posi­ tions with Aetna Life and Casualty in Philadelphia and Hartford and as a sales executive for Chamberlin Insurance, inc., where he was responsible for developing com­ mercial accounts. Association plans trip to see Victor/Victoria The Alumni Association is hosting a benefit to see Victor/Victoria at the Marquis Theatre in New York City on March 23. 1996. Set in Paris in the 1930's, Victor/Victoria features Jazz music and numbers that swing over the caba stage. In her long-awaite Broadway comeback, actress Julie Andrews i 5 recreates her film ■ 3 portrayal of Victor/Victoria, a singer who becomes a | o S f, & seductive star of the Paris music hall scene by imperson­ ating a man. The cost of the event is $95, a por­ tion of which will benefit the Alumni Association. For more information, call the Alumni Office at (717) 831-4130, or l-800-WILKES-U, extension 4130. s Demetrios G. Papademetriou '70, senior associate and director of the International Migration Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, was awarded the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award at summer Commencement exercises in August. Born in Patras, Greece, Papademetriou came to the United States to attend Wilkes on scholar­ ship. He graduated from Wilkes College in 1970 with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and history. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland in 1972 with a master's degree in political sci­ ence and in 1976 with a Ph.D. in political science. Papademetriou currently holds several positions, including director of the International Migration Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The program focuses on bridging the worlds of immigration research and policy making and bringing an independent voice to immigration policy debates around the world. In addition, Papademetriou is chair of the Migration Committee for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris, a group of 24 advanced industrial democracies with increasingly common views regard­ ing the challenges of international migration. Papademetriou is also Scholar-inResidence at the School of International Service, American University, and has previously taught at the University of Maryland, Duke University and the New Schoo] for Social Research. Additionally, he has been published in numerous national and interna­ tional journals and is currently completing two books and two shorter monographs. He is a member of several adviso­ ry boards and task forces, including the Immigration Service Commissioner's "kitchen cabinet"; a task force on services to immigrants and refugees for the American Public Welfare Association; and a member of the Committee on International Migration of the Social Science Research Council. Papademetriou also serves as a policy advisor to various White House offices, senior officials in virtually every U.S. agency engaged on the immigration issue, several members of the U.S. Congress and senior government and political party officials in more than 15 countries. He currently works in Washington D.C. and resides in Alexandria, Va., with his wife Sigrid Rita Behnke, a 1969 graduate of Wilkes. They have two children. The Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is given annually in honor of Wilkes's first president, who devoted more than three decades to the advancement of the school. It is awarded to an alumnus or alumna of any degree program who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated per­ son. For further information on any Alumni activities, contact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES-U, ext. 4130 Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre PA, 18766 Fax: (717) 831-4973 e-mail: karenj@colonel.csc.ivilkes.edu Colleen Grits Gallagher '81. president of the Alumni Association presents the award to Demetrios G. Papademetriou '70 23 �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS w T/ie Next Dead Language Losing the Battle for Proper English by Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., P/i.D. Anthony L. Liuzzo, I.D.. PhD. is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Wilkes University, where spelling and grammar count. can recollect when one plurallied most words simply by adding an ‘s’, so that 1 ws not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked ‘Ladle’s.’^ 24 It ain't my fault if I don't hardly speak or write too good English no more! I am simply trying to fit in. Like Latin and Aramaic before it, English is fast becoming a dead language and the flowery prose that 1 once attempted to draft is dying along with it. I can remember well my writing style, crackling with sizzling onomatopoeia; always alarmingly alive with alliteration; resonant with brilliant, assonant sound. Ending a sentence with a preposition was something up with which 1 would never put. And. if I were writing in the subjunctive, now a dead mood, 1 would use the appropriate verb form. I construct­ ed metaphors as would a sculptor and my similes were like a work of art. Correcting people was one my greatest faults. I admonished the innkeeper that discrimination against persons based upon occu­ pational status was immoral and illegal, as I called his attention to the prominent sign in his tavern that read ''No Miners Served." I never tolerated newfangled spellings of words like "judge­ ment" and "potatoe." I was quick to correct mispronunciations, pointing out that a person's "forte" had little to do with how he or she played the piano? and that when a dictator issued a "fiat," he was not in the process of opening up an automobile dealership. I can recollect when one pluralized most words simply by adding an "s" without an apostrophe, so that 1 was not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked "Ladle's." J relive the days when people, while speaking, ended sentences on the downswing, acknowledging the period that ensued, and did not treat each and every sentence as if it were followed by a question mark? To this day, I retain in my posses­ sion copies of letters to a pub­ lishing company, pleading with them to not wilfully alter my manuscript so as to unduly split infinitives—but. like most publi­ cations, they were not averse to capriciously offending my sensibilities. Now I stand by hopelessly, confronted every day by persons who begin each sentence with the word "hopefully." I have ceased challenging them and no longer inquire as to whether they are really filled with hope as opposed to what I suspect they intend to say. which is "it is hoped." As recent proof of my total surrender, I remained silent when I observed the exclamation pointed sign in the supermarket that read "Walnuts!" even though, upon close inspection, I could find no distinction between the particular, tasty morsels being offered for sale and ordinary ilk of walnuts, which 1 have grown to know and love. I am no longer always and for­ ever offended by redundancies and extraneous words, which can even be found in our Declaration of Independence as we formed a "more perfect union." And I accept the newscaster's report of the unfortunate individual who was fatally shot dead. So I must regretfully declare, it ain't my fault if I don't hardly speak or write too good English no more! A LITTLE INK GOES A LONG WAY You can make a difference in the future of Wilkes University just by lifting a pen. If you know a high potential students school student or an through telephone adult who is thinking calls, letters, of attending college, brochures and let us know by filling campus visits. out the postage-paid Witbi Four Have rxf NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICE P O BOX 111 WILKES BARRE PA 18703-9951 explain wuy wiixes University isn't like any other college. Tell them what made the difference for you. When we receive these inquiry cards, our admissions staff will enter the stu­ dent's data into a new enrollment management software system. This helps us to build a relation­ ship with the If you would like more information on this program or more inquiry cards, contact: Tony Shipula, Director of Alumni in Admissions 1-800-WILKES-U (1-800-945-5378) extension 4411 A little time. A little ink. A big difference. r\/v w �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS 0$ The Next Dead Language Losing the Battle for Proper English by Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Willies University, where spelling and grammar count. can recollect when one pluralized most words simply by adding an ‘s’, so that I was not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked ‘Ladle’s.’99 V 24 It ain't my fault if I don’t hardly speak or write too good English no more! I am simply trying to fit in. Like Latin and Aramaic before it, English is fast becoming a dead language and the flowery prose that I once attempted to draft is dying along with it. I can remember well my writing style, crackling with sizzling onomatopoeia; always alarmingly alive with alliteration; resonant with brilliant, assonant sound. Ending a sentence with a preposition was something up with which I would never put. And, if I were writing in the subjunctive, now a dead mood, I would use the appropriate verb form. I construct­ ed metaphors as would a sculptor and my similes were like a work of art. Correcting people was one my greatest faults. I admonished the innkeeper that discrimination against persons based upon occu­ pational status was immoral and illegal, as I called his attention to the prominent sign in his tavern that read "No Miners Served." 1 never tolerated newfangled spellings of words like "judge­ ment" and "potatoe." I was quick to correct mispronunciations, pointing out that a person's "forte" had little to do with how he or she played the piano: and that when a dictator issued a "fiat," he was not in the process of opening up an automobile dealership. I can recollect when one pluralized most words simply by adding an "s" without an apostrophe, so that I was not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked "Ladle's." I relive the days when people, while speaking, ended sentences on the downswing, acknowledging the period that ensued, and did not treat each and every sentence as if it were followed by a question mark? To this day, I retain in my posses­ sion copies of letters to a pub­ lishing company, pleading with them to not wilfully alter my manuscript so as to unduly split infinitives—but, like most publi­ cations, they were not averse to capriciously offending my sensibilities. Now I stand by hopelessly, confronted every day by persons who begin each sentence with the word ''hopefully.” I have ceased challenging them and no longer inquire as to whether they are really filled with hope as opposed to what I suspect they intend to say, which is "it is hoped." As recent proof of my total surrender, I remained silent when I observed the exclamation pointed sign in the supermarket that read "Walnuts!" even though, upon close inspection, 1 could find no distinction between the particular, tasty morsels being offered for sale and ordinary ilk of walnuts, which I have grown to know and love. I am no longer always and for­ ever offended by redundancies and extraneous words, which can even be found in our Declaration of Independence as we formed a "more perfect union." And I accept the newscaster's report of the unfortunate individual who was fatally shot dead. So I must regretfully declare, it ain't my fault if I don't hardly speak or write too good English no more! A LITTLE INK GOES A LONG WAY You can make a difference in the future of Wilkes University just by lifting a pen. If you know a high potential students school student or an through telephone adult who is thinking calls, letters, of attending college, brochures and campus visits. let us know by filling out the postage-paid Within a few days of card at left. Use a receiving the inquiry little ink to tell us cards, we will send who they are and how out a copy of the We asked a lot of you when you were a student at Wilkes University. Blood, sweat and tears got you the educa­ tion you needed to reach your goals and find your dreams. Now we're asking for something different. Ink. And maybe a little time. Use the rest of this card to send us the name of a potential student. Someone you think could benefit from a Wilkes University educa­ tion. A student who will thrive in an environment of student-cen­ tered learning. Someone who isn't afraid to do a little work. Someone who has a dream and needs some directions and a road map. Check out the details of our new alumni recruitment program on the back page of The Universe. A little time to read. A little ink to write. It s a cheap and easy way to help Wilkes and make a dif­ ference in the life of a potential Wilkes alumnus. BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICE P O BOX 111 WILKES BARRE PA 18703-9951 Iiiillliiltlinlllniiillililiililiitllii 1 eil TTiern wnurmawa- the difference for you. When we receive these inquiry cards, our admissions staff will enter the stu­ dent's data into a new enrollment management software system. This helps us to build a relation­ ship with the inquiry caras;conracr: Tony Shipula, Director of Alumni in Admissions 1 -800-WILKES-U (1-800-945-5378) extension 4411 A little time. A little ink. A hig difference. w �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS The Next Dead Language Losing the Battle for Proper English by Anthony L. Liuzzo, ),D., Pfi.D. Anthony L. Liuzzo. J.D., Pft.D. is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Willies University, where spelling and grammar count. -I recollect when one plnralized most words simply by adding an ‘s', so that I was not compelled to watcfi my wife visit a room marked ‘Ladle's,'9* "V 24 A LITTLE INK GOES A LONG WAY It ain't my fault if I don't hardly sentences on the downswing, You can make a difference in the future of acknowledging the period that speak or write too good English Wilkes University just by lifting a pen. ensued, and did not treat each no more! I am simply trying to fit in. Like and every sentence as if it were If you know a high potential students Latin and Aramaic before it, followed by a question mark? 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Tell them what made inquiry cards, contact: "forte" had little to do with how I am no longer always and for­ the difference for you. he or she played the piano; and ever offended by redundancies Tony Shipula, that when a dictator issued a When we receive and extraneous words, which can Director of Alumni in "fiat," he was not in the process even be found in our Declaration these inquiry cards, Admissions of opening up an automobile of Independence as we formed a our admissions staff dealership. "more perfect union.” And I 1-800-WILKES-U will enter the stu­ I can recollect when one pluralaccept the newscaster's report of (1-800-945-5378) dent's data into a ized most words simply by adding the unfortunate individual who extension 4411 new enrollment an "s" without an apostrophe, so was fatally shot dead. management software that I v/as not compelled to watch So I must regretfully declare, it A little time. system. This helps my wife visit a room marked ain’t my fault if I don’t hardly ■’Ladle's." I relive the days when us to build a relation ­ A little ink. speak or write too good English people, while speaking, ended ship with the A big difference. no more! to Blood. Sweat r\^ �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS T/ie Next Dead Language Losing the Battle for Proper English 6y Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Pft.D. is Associate Professor of Business and Economics at Wilkes University, where spelling and grammar count. can recollect when one pluralized most words simply by adding an ‘s’, so that I was not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked ‘Ladle’s >99 24 It ain't my fault if 1 don't hardly speak or write too good English no more! 1 am simply trying to fit in. Like Latin and Aramaic before it, English is fast becoming a dead language and the flowery prose that 1 once attempted to draft is dying along with it. I can remember well my writing style, crackling with sizzling onomatopoeia; always alarmingly alive with alliteration; resonant with brilliant, assonant sound. Ending a sentence with a preposition was something up with which I would never put. And, if I were writing in the subjunctive, now a dead mood, I would use the appropriate verb form. I construct­ ed metaphors as would a sculptor and my similes were like a work of art. Correcting people was one my greatest faults. I admonished the innkeeper that discrimination against persons based upon occu­ pational status was immoral and illegal, as 1 called his attention to the prominent sign in his tavern that read "No Miners Served." I never tolerated newfangled spellings of words like "judge­ ment" and "potatoe." I was quick to correct mispronunciations, pointing out that a person's "forte" had little to do with how he or she played the piano; and that when a dictator issued a "fiat," he was not in the process of opening up an automobile dealership. I can recollect when one pluralized most words simply by adding an "s" without an apostrophe, so that I was not compelled to watch my wife visit a room marked "Ladle's." I relive the days when people, while speaking, ended sentences on the downswing, acknowledging the period that ensued, and did not treat each and every sentence as if it were followed by a question mark? To this day, I retain in my posses­ sion copies of letters to a pub­ lishing company, pleading with them to not wilfully alter my manuscript so as to unduly split infinitives—but, like most publi­ cations. they were not averse to capriciously offending my sensibilities. Now I stand by hopelessly, confronted every day by persons who begin each sentence with the word "hopefully." I have ceased challenging them and no longer inquire as to whether they are really filled with hope as opposed to what I suspect they intend to say, which is "it is hoped.” As recent proof of my total surrender, I remained silent when I observed the exclamation pointed sign in the supermarket that read "Walnuts!" even though, upon close inspection, 1 could find no distinction between the particular, tasty morsels being offered for sale and ordinary ilk of walnuts, which I have grown to know and love. 1 am no longer always and for­ ever offended by redundancies and extraneous words, which can even be found in our Declaration of Independence as we formed a "more perfect union." And 1 accept the newscaster's report of the unfortunate individual who was fatally shot dead. So 1 must regretfully declare, it ain't my fault if I don't hardly speak or write too good English no more! A LITTLE INK GOES A LONG WAY You can make a difference in the future of Wilkes University just by lifting a pen. If you know a high potential students school student or an through telephone adult who is thinking calls, letters, of attending college, brochures and let us know by filling campus visits. out the postage-paid Within a few days of card at left. Use a receiving the inquiry little ink to tell us cards, we will send who they are and how out a copy of the to reach them. Take Wilkes University a little time to tell Viewbook with a them about your personal letter from experiences as a Bernard I. Vinovrski Wilkes University '69 76 78. Dean of student. Enrollment Services. "Word of mouth" This magazine-style advertising is still the brochure has information on best marketing tool program offerings, Wilkes has to encour­ athletics, financial age prospective aid, student activities, students to apply. So and residence life. tell your stories from Subsequent mailings the glory days. Talk will focus on each of about the professor these areas in-depth. who challenged you. Explain why Wilkes If you would like more University isn't like information on this any other college. program or more Tell them what made inquiry cards, contact: the difference for you. Tony Shipula, When we receive Director of Alumni in these inquiry cards, Admissions our admissions staff 1-800-W1LKES-U will enter the stu­ (1-800-945-5378) dent's data into a extension 4411 new enrollment management software A little time. system. This helps us to build a relation­ A little ink. ship with the A big difference. w �A view of the Milwaukee skyline. William Han6ury ‘72 is President of the Greater Milwaukee Tourist and Convention Center w I K E s UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAI D DEC 0 4 1995 .<ES UNIVERSITY ■ —"T asTirr ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Thomas B Hadzor Development If this magazine is addressed to a graduate who no longer maintains a residence at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mail it, with the corrected address, to the Alumni Office. PERMIT NO. 355 \ WILKES-BARRE, PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 1995 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1995 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4e30852241eff919abf168da6579e3f4.pdf e3f941e573f832f95c7287c1053590da PDF Text Text �From th e I W L K L S Universe Volume 3 <r Number 1 Visiting the Olz Stompin' Grounds CONTENTS , , „ fieid near mv childhood home in Llewellyn, pa. ifshv( There s a Mil n with wooden backstops and wellr°bau fields, actually a g, Looking down from the rocky bank th; ‘Sodden diamonds at oppos ■b like much when j Profiles , lat forms its Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 fWnt'ncevery few years, I can't help but get a little S° back there, asI find myself 101 g * j had there whUe growing up. n°stalgic think. ilAg tb°U! hXuIe 1 was a baseball star-far from it. I spent most of my fiVe_ rX leaeue career goofing around with fellow bench-warming tea) dul1 postin rXX Associate Editor Stephanie Gever Mv neighborhood friends and I encircled that quarter-mile radius hundreds of times on our Schwinn Sting Ray bikes-mine was red, with that silly banana seat I remember, too, the Sunday football games—tackle, of course-wherein the main objective was to play and play until a) someone got really hurt, orb) it got too dark to see tire bah. Sports Editor Tom McGuire '85 Executive Director of Alumni Sandra Beynon Nicholas M'85 Design Projects by Design Corporation Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs immates u T the field when games were not in session that I remember most. >e fun we The field has been spruced up a bit since my childhood days. A new shed was erected to replace the small shack that served as a concession stand. There's fresh paint on the backstop, and someone has replaced the rotted boards that had formed the roof of each dugout. But at its heart, the old field is pretty much the same. Athletics aside, "the diamond" was the setting for some of the happiest times of my youth. Going back there inevitably evokes this flood of memories. Sometimes same feelings feelings when when II walk walk across the Wilkes campus, oun leumes iI get get those triose same ven thoughl'm here every day, I still get a nostalgia attack while visiting cerp aces. The creaky basement stairs in Capin Hall take me back to the news thT and^roadcast journalism courses I took there. The distinctive smell of ... T T brar>' somewhat less pleasant memories: the stress associated carrpl a ja research Paper or studying for an exam at a basement study football 6 e'd neXt t0 Pfokerfo8 Hall reminds me of muddy, evening Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises freshmana "a 3Cr0SS carnPus and, in my mind's eye, I'm an 18-year old edlv anticiJT T Jamms was the late 80's, mind you), excitsometimes seemedl °Ur '°ng ™°Ugh rig°rS °f aCademe Paul J. Strunk Vice President for Alumni, Development and University Relations and the years n n urrnountable back then, those were truly carefree days Wilkes alumni T mUC^ foster than I would have liked. More than one Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and distributed free to its alumni and friends. Comments, suggestions and story ideas are welcomed. but they've been re lmProved w’th age. The historic buildings are still here, terminals are everywh t0 meet dle needs today's students. Computer Internet connection wT eaCh d°rm room is linked to the world V'a prettier than you mioht 3'S° added a greenway that makes the campus eyen home run every time at ,ernern^er- Come back and see. You may not have hit a fondly. ah h>vit you 11 reflect upon the playing field just as Unh ensity Relations Wilke*. University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-WJI.KESU, ext. 4770 Fax: (717) 831-7820 E-mail: alumnipub@wilkesl.wilkes.edu Wilkes and Harris Semiconductor: A Shared Vision, A Common Interest Four decades later, a partnership that began with a promise by Dr. Eugene S. Farley continues to benefit Wilkes graduates and a Mountaintop-based semiconductor producer. Bu;ifs th Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Editorial Assistants Keith Pacyna '98 Jean Pall Amy Sosik '9S Page 8 Page 13 Restoring Hope to the Children of Bosnia Freelance photographer Gary Fabiano '89 documents the work of an experimental program established to rehabilitate children of the former Yugoslavia. Page 18 Penning the Great American Novel Alumni authors comment on the joy of writing and the frustrations ofgetting published, "just write and write and write," says one. "Be persistent." Page 20 A Front Row View of the Technological Revolution As an engineer with the Bell System for more than four decades, the late Emrys “Easy" Lewis watched as technology and government intervention changed the face of the telecommunications industry. | Departments Cover Page 2 Page 6 Page 23 Page 24 Page 28 From the Editor — Revisiting the ol’ stompin’ ground On Campus — Wilkes programs gain national accreditation Presidential Perspective — Wilkes exchange program with Chinese university promotes understanding between two of world’s most powerful nations. Alumni News — Regional Alumni Chapters hold kickoff events in Philadelphia, New York City and Binghampton areas. Colonels of Excellence — Football Coach Sheptock is among NFL players honored for achievements during their college career. Afterthoughts — Dr. Liuzzo flies the friendly skies wipbXt; "e,hes™''u”s- Sinc&rcrely, ON THE COVER (JUL Tears are an important part of the recovery process for children of Bosnia who have been scarred by the tragedies of civil war. "They have to be able to express their emotions." says Wilkes associate professor of Psychology Dr. Holiday Adair. "They need to learn to think differently about the world." v^n A. Shinkus'91 �WILK E S U N I V E R S E On - .-.'MB Wilkes Prof Receives Fulbright to Mexico Dr. Michael A. Steele, associate pro­ fessor of Biology at Wilkes, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to lec­ ture and conduct research in Mexico during the 1997-98 academic year. The Washington, D.C.-based International Exchange of Scholars selected Steele for the fellowship based on his research record, teaching history' and a detailed research proposal. The nine-month award provides a salary; relocation allowance and living expens­ es for Steele, who is accompanied by his wife, Margaret, and children, Michael, Tyler and Emily. Wilkes University' has provided a sabbatical ation of oak forests. In Mexico Steel collaborating with faculty andstudents from the National Herbarium in Pueb] and the Centro de Ecologia at UNAM ' in Mexico City. leave for the year. "The award gives me an opportunity to extend my research into an environ­ ment where understanding the mecha­ nisms of forest regeneration is critical for countering deforestation," said Steele. Established in 1946, the Fulbright Scholar Program offers grants to faculty, professionals and independent scholars' for teaching and research abroad. The program aims to promote global under­ standing while fostering academic and professional development and allowing academicians from the United States an avenue for collaboration with col­ leagues worldwide. Steele's cur­ rent research, conducted with Wilkes students and colleagues from Rutgers State University, the University' of Pennsylvania Dr. Michael Steele and tire University' of California, focuses on the behavior of squirrels and other food­ hoarding animals, the specific decisions they’ make when storing acoms and the effects of their behavior on the regener- Annual Fund Contributions Up Record contributions from Wilkes alumni, friends and region­ al businesses drove the 1996-97 Annual Fund total to more than 5951,000, an increase in giving by more than 540,000 over the previous year. Final figures for the campaign show more than 2900 Wilkes alumni made annual fund gifts. More than 4,100 total donors contributed to Wilkes during 1996-97. "Thanks to the increased support of our alumni, local busi­ nesses and friends in the community, this Annual Fund was an overwhelming success," said Christopher N. Breiseth, Wilkes president. "Their participation shows their confidence in the stu­ dents, programs and future of Wilkes University." Annual Fund money's supplement tuition revenue to provide funding for University’ operations. Contributions help provide scholarships, purchase library books and underwrite general operating expenses. "This increased confidence helps us in so many ways," said Claire Fox, director of development and major planned gifts. "These supporters have demon­ strated that they believe in the value of a Wilkes educa­ tion and are prepared to help ensure a quality educa­ tion for today's students." Support to the campaign was enhanced by several Christopher N. Breiseth, Thea Chesluck Escarge '70, Penny Ruckno ‘6s, Sandra Pitrone ‘77, Cann Cheyfitz and Claire Par. by $40,000 in 1996=97 companies that offer matching gift programs, which can double or triple the size of a gift and thus provide additional financial support. Nearly 554,000 of the campaign was raised from match­ ing gifts. In July, the University hosted a celebration to recognize the more than 70 volunteers who made community appeals and staffed phonathon drives. Sandra Piccone '77 was chair of the drive. Wilkes is very fortunate to have such outstanding volun­ teers, said Fox. "A small army of supporters gave their time to ensure the campaign's success." Wilkes students and volunteers are making phone calls for the 1997-98 campaign, which is again being chaired by Piccone, with assistance from vice chair David Davis '75. ■ Wilkes Programs Recognized Business Programs Accredited by ACBSP Wilkes University's Business Administration, Accounting, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) pro­ grams recently were accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Wilkes University is the only school in Northeastern Pennsylvania and one of only six four-year schools in the common­ wealth to hold this accreditation. ACBSP is one of two associations certified by the United States Department of Education to accredit business programs. To earn the accreditation, the University had to meet 25 rigorous stan­ dards. According to the association's materials, "accreditation provides a means of assuring students, parents, and the business community that business degrees have met rigorous (standards) and a high level of educational quality." "The accreditation is another external acknowledgement of the strong student/faculty interaction in our busi­ ness curriculum," says Dr. J. Michael Lennon, vice president for Academic Affairs. "We applaud the efforts of our students and faculty' whose efforts led to this achievement." Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo, faculty coordi­ nator for accreditation, has been working with the faculty and administration for more than a year to earn the prestigious accreditation. "The accreditation process included submission and audit of an extensive self-study and an on-site visit by representatives of ACBSP," Liuzzo said. A visitation team came to Wilkes for three days in February to evaluate cur­ riculum, faculty, research and service to the business and educational community. Tire team also reviewed student achieve­ ments and assessed their satisfaction with the business program, university facilities and institutional support for program activities. The team filed a report that cites a dis­ tinctive strength of the business programs nt Wilkes. "Tire University has a tradition of meeting the changing needs and chal­ lenges affecting the community and soci­ ety as a whole," it reads. "The by Cam us National Entities plinary and technologically advanced courses that provide much interaction among its faculty." Dr. Anne Heineman Batory, interim dean of the School of Business, Society and Public Policy, says the accreditation adds value to the Wilkes experience. "The ACBSP accreditation formally acknowl­ edges the quality of the learning environ­ ment in the Wilkes business programs and validates the high competency level of our graduates," she said. Recent graduates and students reacted positively to the accreditation."! am elat­ ed for the School of Business, Society' and Public Policy to receive such an honor. It adds quality to my degree," said Greta Altavilla M'97, who received an MBA degree in May. Senior Joseph Russo will receive his business degree later this year. "I am con­ fident knowing that my education and my goals will be looked upon with more emphasis versus graduating with a stan­ dard bachelor's degree in business," he said. only be awarded after Wilkes's first phar­ macy class graduates in the year 2000. The four-year School of Pharmacy' pro­ gram at Wilkes includes three years of tra­ ditional courses and one year of clinical clerkship at area pharmacies and medical facilities. A competitive program, 80 pre­ pharmacy students are accepted each year into the pre-pharmacy' program, with 65 admitted into the professional pharmacy' program. The School occupies the first and third floors of the newly’ remodeled Stark Learning Center. The first floor houses a pharmacy' information center and com­ puter lab, model pharmacy; and offices. The third floor includes the anatomy and physiology lab, pharmaceutics lab, three research labs, conference rooms, offices, and accessory rooms. Pharmacy School Advances Toward Accreditation Wilkes's Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs recently were accredited by' the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology’ (ABET). "This honor affirms the quality' of the programs in our School of Science and Engineering," said Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth. Wilkes has a proud tradition of educating engineers and this accreditation allows that tradition to continue." Tire University's Electrical Engineering and Materials Engineering programs are also accredited by ABET. The School of Science and Engineering offers a unique integrated curriculum featureing a comprehensive array of courses, personalized faculty attention, a low stu­ dent to faculty' ratio, access to state-of-theart laboratories, interaction with industry and a multidisciplinary team approach to problem solving. "We are committed to providing a con­ ducive learning environment and friendly­ atmosphere for each member of our diverse student population," said Dr. Umid R. Nejib, dean of the School of Science and Engineering. "Our high placement rate is the result of this educa- Wilkes's doctor of pharmacy' program has been granted candidate status, Hie next step toward accreditation by’ the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). The upgrade in status was granted based on the results of an April site visit by an ACPE evaluation team of pharmacy' educators and practitioners. During tire visit, the team surveyed the facilities, reviewed program documentation and interviewed administration, faculty’ and students. In their evaluation report, the team lauds the Wilkes program for its curriculum, facilities and students. "The new curriculum being developed is contemporary and innovative in both its structure and the planned method for delivery," the report reads. According to ACPE materials, candi­ date status is granted to programs that have not yet graduated a class, but have students enrolled in the professional tract. The designation denotes a program expected to develop as planned over a Engineering Programs Earn National Accreditation j I I I I I I | I I �WILKES zz universe On Award Winning Author Gives Reading On £am at Wilkes Three Honored a: Spring, Summer Commencement Exercises By Rich Drees Listen to a I recitation of John I Updike’s many achievements as ■ an author, and I you could con\ ceivably imagine jR him as a "-^rious I- * ----- 1 writer"—squir­ relled away in a small New England coun­ tryside house, wearing a heavy sweater and hunched over a small manual typewriter. Listen to him read his own works, as he did in October to a packed house at Wilkes’s Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, and that image would readily be dispelled. Instead of a studied academic, Updike presented himself as a dryly witty story­ teller, mining material from his own recol­ lections of childhood much in the same vein as Hemingway or Twain. Perhaps best known as a novelist for works such as his Rabbit series-for which his 1982 installment Rabbit is Rich won tire Pulitzer Prize—The Centaur or The Witches of Eastwick, Updike began the evening with a selection of poems inspired by his early years growing up in Shillington, Pa., near Reading. After finishing his first poem, "ExBasketBall Player," Updike looked up to the auditorium with a smile. "My 40 years of writing certainly bear in on me as 1 read a poem like this and realize how full it is of obsolete references." But Updike need not apologize. While the imagery of most of the work he read was indeed firmly rooted in mid-century Americana, it's that time period that today evokes a nostalgic fondness. Updike said literature should "concern itself with the inner lives of hidden people." Another poem, "Plow Cemetery," again utilizes the imager}' of rural Pennsylvania— Simon Criticizes Public Officials of Pandering Former Senator Paul Simon was the featured speaker at the six­ teenth annual Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities held in April in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. Simon retired his Illinois senate seat last January' and is now professor and director of the Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University'. Speaking to an audience that filled the Edward Darling Jr. Theatre, Simon spoke about public mistrust of those who hold public office. "The public perception is that public office is for sale," said Simon. "It is not quite that bad. But what is true, is that access to public office is for sale. Somehow we have to change that." Simon added that politicians have fostered a culture of "pander­ ing" to voters by taking positions that are impossible to defend, such as promising to increase government services while cutting taxes. "The excuse is 'we’re giving the public what it wants,'" Simon said. "My friends, if we want to improve the nation, we have to be willing to sacrifice." Simon cites as an example the plight of education in the United States. Elementary and secondary' education is substandard com­ pared to other nations, he said. "We simply have to do better if we are going to compete with the rest of the world—if we are to understand the rest of the world for our own security." Simon is distressed that most states spend more money on pris­ ons than on schools, and points out that 82 percent of those in prison have achieve less than a high school education. "You specifically a cemetery where family ances­ tors are buried—to examine how he first dealt with the issue of his own morality Updike looked to his own past, to try to gain answers to his future. This theme was repeated in more depth as he read his short story, "Lunch Hour." In it, a man goes to his 45th high school reunion and becomes reacquainted with an old girlfriend he had not seen in the years since. Updike commented that when he was starting out as a writer someone asked him why he seemed to write exclusively about Pennsylvania. "Pennsylvania is reality to me," was his reply. Most of those in attendance at the read­ ing could probably find some reality of their own in his selection of works— whether preparing to go to a class reunion, confronting morality or just longing for the day when gas pumps had a glass domes and five bucks would buy lunch for a week. shouldn't have to be an Einstein to figure out that maybe if we put a little more money into education, we wouldn't have to build more prisons." Prior to leaving the Senate, Simon was Illinois' senior rank­ ing senator. He wrote education and job training laws such as the National Literacy Act, the School-To-Work Opportunities Act, the Job Training Partnership Act amendments, several pro­ visions of the Goals 2000 Act and the 1994 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. He was the lead­ ing Senate champion of the new direct college loan program, and the chief Democratic sponsor of the balanced budget amendment. He was elected to the Illinois House in 1954 and to the Illinois Senate in 1962. In 1968 he was elected lieutenant gover­ nor and was the first in Illinois history to be elected to the post under a governor from another Former party. Senator Paid The Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and ■j Humanities was established in 1980 in recognition of Rosenn's 10th anniversary Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and >n appreciation for his many contributions to the field of Law, to the United States judi- j Simon speaks at the Spring Rosenn i Wilkes honored three individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping oth­ ers. and awarded more than 450 under­ graduate and graduate degrees at com­ mencement exercises held in May and August. At the 50th annual Spring Commencement ceremony in May, Lorraine E. Hale, Ph.D., was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree for her exemplary work in caring for the nation's infants. With her mother, the late Clara “Mother” Hale, she found­ ed Hale House, a New York City child care agency that has attracted national attention for nurturing and caring for babies born to women addicted to drugs or infected witn HIV. Hale, who was keynote speaker, encouraged the 400 graduates to bal­ ance their lives by nurturing the four unique human needs: living, loving, learning and leaving a legacy. “Only when we see the importance of these needs do we find a way to fulfill them," us Convocation ceremonies in August, she said. “Leaving a legacy is very Breiseth presented a doctor of humane important. It says to the world 50 years letters degree to Attorney George L. from now ‘I was here and I made my life Fenner, Jr., a dedicated friend and worthwhile.'" benefactor of the University. Also at the May exercises, prominent With his late wife, Hilda, an alumna of educator and physician Doris Gorka Bucknell University Junior College, Bartuska, M.D. ‘49 was awarded an Fenner has committed a honorary doctor of science major gift to the University degree. Former director of to help bring culture and endocrinology, diabetes and enlightenment to the metabolism clinical services youth of the Wyoming at the Medical College of Valley. Pennsylvania, Bartuska has “It was our own experi­ received numerous teaching ence with college that awards throughout her convinced us that we career. Now retired from clin­ should do as much as ical practice, she continues possible to make educa­ her medical research and tion accessible to the chil­ writing as a professor emeri­ dren of the Wyoming tus of Allegheny University Valley," Fenner said of Health Sciences. upon receiving the In presenting the honor, Attorney George L. Fenner, Jr. degree. Wilkes President Dr. Always a concerned Christopher N. Breiseth environmentalist, Fenner is giving the lauded her achievements as a member University a major piece of land that will of numerous and professional and com­ be sold to the Wildlands Conservancy to munity affiliations. keep the land forever wild. The sale will “In your many teaching, research and provide a benefit both to Wilkes and to administrative positions... and in your Pennsylvania. local, state and national leadership roles in the medical profession, you have been a pioneer for women,” said Breiseth. Bartuska has received numerous awards, including the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award, the President's Recognition Award, the Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania award and the Gender Equity Award from the American Medical Association. In addition, she was honored with three awards from the Medical College of Pennsylvania Alumni Association and has served as president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society and the American Medical Women's Association. At Summer Commencement/ ciary system and to the quail ty of life in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Vice President for Academic Affairs J. Michael I ennon robes Doris Gorka Harlnska, M.D. '49, who was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree al commencement in May. Lorraine E. Hale delivi*rs the keynote address to the 400 graduates at A Ln/ commencement exercises. Approximately 36 undergraduate and 30 graduate degrees were awarded at the August ceremony. Breiseth delivered the commencement address officially opening the 1997-98 academic year for faculty, staff and students. �WILKES UNIVERSE Pe /p g y © /7> g @ fe 9 & I Cross Cultural Education Key to Improving Chinese ty from each university to get to know each other, share knowl­ edge and broaden their horizons. Students lucky enough to travel half way around the world to study in the other country will discover two nations marked by great contrasts. China represents the oldest, continuous civilization in the world, where there is still great emphasis on the collective good of the whole country. America, by contrast, is perhaps the youngest civilization in the world and has from the beginning placed great emphasis on the rights of the individual. We each have some profound truths to learn from each other, because the 21st century global village will need both the concern for the whole community that is second nature in China and the protected right to individual expression so valued in the United States to harness the true creative potential of human beings in dealing with world challenges. While there is enormous diversity in China, there also is a great common cultural bond among Chinese. America, by contrast, has had to develop its unity out of the vast diversity of peoples coming from every part of the world. Wilkes University's motto—unity amidst diversity—embodies that movement. While we as a nation have not always been successful in this blending of the world's peoples, we have gone farther than any other in discovering that our future health rests upon our ability to educate and protect the Relations Over the 1996-97 academic year, eight students from Heilongjiang University in Hat bin, China studied at Wilkes. In June, Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth, along with vice president for Academic Affairs Dr. J. Michael Lennon and his wife, Donna, visited Heilongjiang. Following are Breiseth's observations from the trip on the importance of such cultural exchange. I || lhe relationship between Heilongjiang University and Wilkes University is symbolic || of the larger relationship between China and the United States. The two universities -IL have the opportunity to promote a mutual understanding upon which the two greatest economies of the world must build the future. Cooperation between these two great nations is imperative, not just for the sake of Chinese and American interests, but for the entire world, which will be increasingly dependent on their healthy relations as we enter into the 21st century. By studying each others' history, culture, politics, and economics, students from Heilongjiang and Wilkes can discover the sources of our deepest beliefs, our values, our hopes and fears, even our prejudices. From such study, they can bring to their professions and communities a kind of wisdom that ultimately impacts the national interests of each country, not only within each society' but in our policies toward each other. This really is a very special moment in world history. With the ideological cold war over, there is a genuine opportunity for the world to avoid the great wars that have devas­ tated the 20th century. There still will be great problems, as such struggles are replaced by religious fundamentalists in conflict, ethnic hatred among neighboring peoples and other issues tied up with peoples' personal and social identities. If we can avoid great wars between nations, we are nonetheless going to have to deal with terrorism by angry, disaf­ fected groups who inflict their frustrations on others, as we have experienced in both the United States and China. The threat of terrorism must engage the thoughtful, responsible leaders of our govern­ ments to work together to control access to weapons and technologies that permit devel­ opment of nuclear or chemical weapons. Just as global environmental challenges must pull together our governments and institutions to take collective action, so must we work together to address legitimate grievances of large groups of people. Without such atten­ tion, terrorism is likely to spread as a method for disaffected groups to gain the world's attention. In the lifetime of present college students, the world will genuinely become a global vil­ lage, increasingly more connected by FAX machines and the Internet This extraordinary communication potential imposes burdens on our governments, but also offers unparal­ leled opportunity for thoughtful people to search together for intelligent answers to our common problems. Consider what is happening in medical research, where teams of scien­ tists around the world communicate daily to track results of experiments focused on eradi­ cating specific diseases. Tnis networking process has become second nature to millions of individuals with access to computer technology. President Clinton has pledged to have computers in every classroom in America so that al! school children will know how to find information on the Internet and be able to communicate with other children around the world. We as their parents and teachers must foster an attitude of openness and curiosity to learn about^ pie different from ourselves. This is a fundamental responsibility of education particuhdv of our colleges and universities. The exchange between Heilongjiang and Wilkes is air . / contributing to this enlightened effort at mutual discovery by allowing students and \ I "In the lifetime of present college students, the world will genuinely become a global village. This extra­ ordinary communi­ cation potential offers unparalleled opportunity for thoughtful people to search together for intelligent answers to our common problems. j rights of every individual American regardless of race, sex, religion or country of origin. Our efforts to draw together peoples of such dramatically different backgrounds and secure their rights and opportunities through education, employment, political citizenship and our legal system rep­ resents America's most important contribution to the rest of the world. The tradition of a liberal arts education is central to the strength of American colleges and universities. Its emphasis on developing students into independent and creative thinkers has helped create the dynamism of our economy as well as of our intellectual and political life. Students from China who come to our colleges and universities will be initi­ ated into this secret of American success. It will make them better able to help the China of the 21st century understand what, how and why Americans think and behave the way we do. Such understanding is crucial for the creative and harmo­ nious relations between these two great peoples. Americans’ understanding of China and its unique perspective on itself and on the world is just as important. The educational exchange between Heilongjiang and Wilkes universities can contribute significantly to this mutual understanding. Zhang Jin Le, director, Foreign Affairs Department; Donna Lennon; J. Michael Lennon, vice president of Academic Affairs, Wilkes University; Liu Donghui, president, Heilongjiang University; Christopher N. Breiseth, president, Wilkes University; Xu Shi Dong, deputy president, Heilongjiang University; Zhang Xiaoguan, deputy director, Foreign Affairs Department; Li Hongquan, vice director, International Exchange. �iIe he year was 1959. Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House; Alaska and Hawaii became the 49th and 50th states and Wilkes IZh-"7 at .1 a A Q^aJted vision A College President Dr. Eugene S. Farley made a commitment to the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) that would continue to have an impact on the school, the company and the local economy for years to come. To help assure that a new RCA plant would be built in the region, Farley promised that Wilkes would institute new programs in electrical engi­ neering to provide a steady supply of skilled work­ ers for the plant. As a result, Wilkes developed a four-year course in electrical engineering and two graduate programs. For its part, RCA offered technical assistance and equipment to get the new programs underway. Today, the course offerings have changed, Wilkes has become a University, and RCA is now Harris Semiconductor, a 240-million dollar produc­ er of microchips, but that initial agreement to work hand in hand goes unchanged. Wilkes now offers a wide range of courses in electrical and computer engineering. The fouryear program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree offers students various areas of specializa­ tion, including bioengineering, computer engi­ neering, microelectronics, microwave and antenna systems, and telecommunication. These programs provide strong engineering and scientific experi­ ence with advanced techniques heavily integrated into the curriculum. Within these programs, explains Dr. Umid Nejib, dean of the School of Science and Engineering, students focus on high frequency communications, semiconductor fabrication, com­ puters and computer simulation. Interest by K Tracy Fabian "This is one of the few universities in the East that has students produce a working power semiconductor device." Roger Bishop Manager of Human Resource Operations, Harris Semiconductor < HARRIS JEMICONDUCTOR Alumni employees at Harris semiconductor include, row one: Robert English ‘S9. Blake Gillett M ‘95, Maria Rebollo ‘96, Chris Scarba '94, Barry tVoo4 ‘95. Row two: Marty Wentz ‘97, Linda Brush ‘77, M‘95, Paula Lampman Geiser '92, Dave Donlin ‘97, Don Pavinski Jr. ‘93. Paul Wodarczyk 'S6. Don Burton '79. Steve Valley '95. Dr. Vasu Choudhry, associate professor of Electrical Engineering and supervisor of the microelectronics fabrication facility in Wilkes's engineering department, agrees that the partner­ “You don’t find this type of emphasis in regular programs (offered at most schools)," Nejib says, ship between Wilkes and Harris has been benefi­ cial for the University. "so our students truly benefit." "We have a very expensive facility in terms of the investment and maintenance costs." Choudhry explains. "Most of our equipment has come from Harris.” In order to keep up with the ever-changing needs of technology, Wilkes has counted on com­ panies like Harris Semiconductor to provide the resources needed to make the latest technological Choudhry adds that Harris helps with the repair advances available to the students. "Equipment to teach engineering is very funda­ and maintenance of the equipment, as well as providing chemicals needed for the process of mental and expensive," Nejib says. "We're dealing with clean rooms and the cost can get very high. making an integrated circuit on a chip. These Our partnership works very well." experience the fabrication of an integrated circuit donations provide students with the opportunity to �WILKES UNIVERSE from chemical cleanup to testing and design. The Wilkes laboratory process includes 14 of the industry-standard 47-step process, covering all the basics of making and test­ ing the circuit and supplying the background for confi­ dent entry into further research or industry. Undergraduates at most universities never have the opportunity to experiment with the entire process. "This is one of the few universities in the East that has students produce a working power semi­ conductor device,” says Roger Bishop, manager of Human Resource Operations at Harris. It's this experience, says Bishop, that allows Wilkes B.S. graduates employed by the company to develop to a very equivalent level as those with a specialty doctorate from other Rmj Ford Presjdent of universities. As eviMountaintop Operations dence. he cites Ray Ford ‘74, an alumnus who serves as the plant's vice president for operations. The many Wilkes graduates 'working at Harris have formed a base for the success the company has experi­ enced in design and development activities. Bishop says, estimating that approximately 40 Wilkes graduates are employed by the company at any given time. Many of them have been taught by Harris employees who serve as part-time instructors and specialists at the University. In addition to supplying Harris with a steady stream of Pro Harris Semiconductor employs more than 40 Wilkes graduates at its Mountaintop facility: Paul Bath '91 Victor Nardone M'68 Linda Brush '77 M'85 Michael Novosel III '93 Donald Burton '79 Donald Pavinski Jr. '93 Thomas Carter '96 George Plantko '87 Joseph Cumbo '90 Angela Polity '95 David Donlin '97 Maria Rebollo '96 Rick Dolinski '96 Christopher Rexer '85 Frank Egenski '66 M'68 Mark Rinehimer '95 Robert English '89 David Ruskey '95 Raymond Ford '74 Christopher Scarba '94 Paula Lampman Geiser '92 James Scrobola '90 Joseph Gershey M'68 Richard Stokes '94 Blake Gillett M'95 Stephen Vahey '95 Thomas Grebs '83 Jeffrey Webster '93 Michael Hayes '91 Martin Wentz '97 Dale Hildebrand '68 Elna Gene Williams '85 David Hollock '77 Paul Wodarczyk '86 Chris Kocon '85 M'91 Barry Wood '95 Steven Kutney '90 Joseph Yedinak '77 Frederick Lokuta MS '68 Maxime Zafrani '85 Joseph Merli MS '91 Elaine Zarosky '72 qualified employees with undergraduate degrees, Wilkes also provides advanced degrees for company employees. Donald Burke, hon. ‘97, director of engi­ neering at Harris, says the ability to provide an avenue for people in the technical community to obtain an advanced degree nearby has been a great incentive in recruiting employees for the plant. Burke currently has three to four employees in his division pursuing masters' degrees at Wilkes. O HARRIS j ■ 1 -!J SEMICONDUCTOR Profile Future Wilkes students will continue to benefit from Harris's generosity. Choudhry explains that the micro­ electronics lab is currently undergoing renovations that will provide a nicer working environment and the opportunity for students to work with a more sophisti­ cated process. The upgrading of the lab will provide students with experience they might get only in a master’s degree program at other universities. Students also have the opportunity to work at Harris while completing their education through a coopera­ tive program, Choudhry says. The University is not the only one to benefit from the long-standing partnership with industry. Harris Semiconductor has been expanding over the past five to six years, Burke says, about 25 to 35 percent each year. The company recently completed a $160 million project that resulted in the world's first plant for fabricating integrated circuits on eight-inch silicon wafers. The new facility created 100 new jobs for the area, 50 of which require a high level education. Wilkes graduates working at the plant have made serious contributions to the technology that is head­ ing this expansion. Burke says the next phase of expansion—increas­ ing the capacity of the new wafer facility—is already underway. And the company is pushing ahead. With 1995 record sales of almost $240 million, Burke says Harris has a vision of becoming a $1 billion company. One of the big steps in reaching that goal may be a new electronic technology patented by Harris. The Row one: Chris Rexer ‘85, Tom Carter ‘96, Joe Cumbo '90, Elna Williams '85, George Plantko ‘87, Frank Egenski '66. Row two: Elaine Zarosky ‘70, Jeff Webster ‘95, Paul Bath '91, Joe Gershey M'68, Mark Rinehimer ‘95, Joe Yedinak '77, Steve Kutney ‘90, Rick Dolinski '96 new technology, called power electronic building blocks, or PEBB, was pioneered by Harris in con­ Angie Polny ‘95, Joe Merli ‘91, Dave junction with several federal agencies, including NASA, the US Navy and the Energy Department. Lokuta M'68, Maxime Zafrani ‘85. PEBB was developed over an eight-year period, with some of the research completed at the Mountaintop facility. PEBB technology involves a computer chip that allows engines to run more efficiently because it closely monitors their performance. Nejib says that manufacturers have long tried to minimize power loss in electrical motors. Prototypes have already been shipped to the Navy and other potential users, according to Burke. While no firm commitment has been made by the company at this point to build a plant for the manufacture of PEBB, Burke says that, when the time comes, there will be infrastructure Hollock ‘77. Janies Scrobola ‘90, Fred �WILKES universe changes to create a capaci■ ty the company does not cur­ rently have. United States Representative Paul Kanjorski, who was on hand when the new technology was announced last spring, says the PEBB could lead to a S1 billion investment and more than 1,000 jobs for the region. The possibility of such a large scale expansion and investment in jobs for the region has prompted the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry to form a special task force to look at the impact such an expansion Prof j i would have. Howard Grossman, a member of the task force and executive director of the Economic Development Council of Northeast Pennsylvania. (EDCNP), explains that the organization wants to do all it can to help promote the super expansion at Harris, which currently employs 800 people locally. “Harris is the type of company we want to nurture and promote," Grossman says. He adds that a higher education community, such as Wilkes offers, is essential to the type of high tech development going on at Harris and to attracting similar types of busi- "TTn January, Wilkes recognized the relationship between I the two institutions by honoring one of Harris's top JLexecutives at the Mountaintop facility. Donald Burke, director of discreet power product development, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree at com­ mencement exercises. Burke, who first came to the Wyoming Valley from Canada in 1963, expressed his gratitude to the University and cited the importance of Harris's relationship with Wilkes in improving the local economy. "Where do our engineers come from?" he asked. "In large part from Wilkes University." "It should be obvious to us all that technolog}' is never at rest. Just as technology' is to the well being of the Harris endeavor here, the nurturing of our most talented young people will (provide the well being of our society," said Burke. "Tire interdependence of Harris and Wilkes is immense. Both institutions are practitioners in technology and excellence... both provide the new sustenance for the local society." Putting the Harris expansion project and its importance into perspective for the area economy, Burke said having coal and the will to dig it may have been the work of the valley's past, but technology is the future. "The well being of our valley is now dependent upon our technology, not our natural resources. The will today must be not to dig, but to know," said Burke. Burke received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the Technical University of Nova Scotia in 1954 and joined the heavy apparatus division of Canadian General Electric in switchgear and control equipment design. He then moved into systems application engineer­ ing, specializing in electronic potver conversion systems for aluminum refining and electrochemical processes and for large variable speed drives in the steel industry'. nesses to the area. Nejib feels that just having an orga­ nization such as Harris in the Wyoming Valley sends a signal to other compa­ nies contemplating a move to the area. And the relationship between Wilkes and Harris provides a good role model for future business/education efforts. "Our relationship is an ideal example of university-industry interaction," Nejib explains. “Sometimes, when a relation­ ship develops like this, one organiza­ tion overrides the other. Our relation­ ship is on such an even level, it pro­ vides a very good example." a Burke joined RCA in Mountaintop in 1963 as an applica­ tion engineering leader for thyristors and rectifiers, and moved with that group to New Jersey in 1967 to become engineering manager. In 1976, he returned to the Mountaintop plant to begin a quick turn design group. In 1980, Burke assumed responsibility for all power semi­ conductor engineering, moving all associated functions to the Mountaintop plant. Advanced development of Power MOS transistors was begun, and a new wafer processing facility was installed for these products. Assembly and test operations were converted to full-automation. Following the purchase of RCA, the product design activ­ ities of general electric power semiconductors were assimi­ lated into Mountaintop under Burke's leadership. He has continued his role in new product development under Harris Semiconductor. Burke resides in Mountaintop with his wife, Terry. They are the parents of five children, two of whom are graduates of Wilkes. The Burkes also have eight grandcluldren. "1 thank Wilkes for saying I have done something worth­ while. If I have contributed to securing for this valley bridge to the technology of the future, I see it as some recompense for the debt of welcome that I owe," Burke concluded. Dr. J. Michael Lennon robes Donald Burke upon bestowing an hon­ orary doctor of science degree at January Commencement. �- W Profj I I- L . ' 26 September, 7996. Ir.cracr. nUA • falling at incredible amoanis, so t sought shelter in a bombed-cut building. After exploring thepremises far a couple ofminutes, / realized nhere I was. I was standing in the middle ofnothing with a past that was everything. The Sarajevo National Library was cnee a cultural and historical landmark used to advance human existence. There is nothing left, Nothing. Ilater learned that the Serbs went out cf their way to destroy this building in particular because it held all the birth records. To uring their formative years, the children of the former Yugoslavia have been scarred by traumatic events they may never understand. Bom during the region's civil war, they took their first steps amid land mines and sniper fire, spoke their first words between gunshots and mortar blasts. They learned to ignore pangs of hunger and to stay warm with little shelter. Many were orphaned, their families killed or forced into exile dur­ ing the siege. It's been more than 10 years since Sarajevo hosted the Winter Olympic games. Signs still direct would-be visi­ tors to the Olympic Village and other venues throughout the city, but tire sites themselves no longer exist. Collapsed buildings and bullet-riddled cars now define a city that was once an international tourist destination. The fighting has subsided—at least for now—and the people of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina are begin­ ning their lives anew. There are signs of progress. Houses have been rebuilt, businesses reopened and rubble hauled away. Beneath these surface The remains of the Sarajevo National Library destroy a whole existence. "You could just see it in their eyes. There's not even a word to explain the look they would get." SO Gary Fabiano '89 | i improvements lies the work most vital to the future of this country: fear and hopelessness must be replaced with purpose and hope. The region's future rests within its children, who must now learn that there is a world beyond the horrors of war. With that in mind, U.S.-based relief organization Save the Children has funded an experimental effort to rehabilitate the tens of thousands of children affected by the conflict. Conceived by humanitarian Jim Nutall, the program has established more than 600 play group centers throughout 68 cities and municipalities of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Set up in empty shops, cafes, homes and churches, the preschools provide a refuge where 3-7 year-olds can escape reminders of the disturbing events that have shaped their young lives. Over the past four years, more than 18,000 children have been enrolled. The play groups combine an educational curricu­ lum with psychological counseling and parental involvement—a structured, supportive forum for playing and learning. Children attend in small groups for three hour shifts so that each can receive individual attention. Save the Children provides start-up materials and funding for each new center's first nine months, anticipating that they will be self-sufficient after that. Teachers are chosen from within the community and mothers are trained to serve as teacher's aides, giv­ ing them a desperately needed sense of purpose. Freelance photographer Gary Fabiano '89 trav­ elled throughout Bosnia-Herzegovina to document the program in October, 1996. He visited play centers in Sarajevo, Tuzla, Mostar and neighboring munici­ palities, taking photographs of the children and their surroundings. Before shooting a single frame, Fabiano got to know the children. He laughed and played with them to make them comfortable with this latest stranger in their space. On the surface, he says, they are not unlike typical pre-schoolers—play­ ful and boisterous, affectionate and sharing—but they reveal their pain in many ways. "For the most part, children are children, it doesn't matter 27September, 7996. We travelled to what language they speak," Tuzla. Every building on our drive says Fabiano. ' But I noticed a was destroyed. I asked Thierry to little more stress. >011 could just pull the truck over so I couldphotosee it in their eves. 1 here's not graph, a building covered inpoliti­ even a word Io explain the look cal graffiti. /wanted to explore the the\ would get. building and the surrounding area I abi.ino found that ordinary more but I had this unnerving feele\ enls ran Iriggei tils ul panic ' ing aboutstepping t ,__ g on a land mine. rt rule of thumb they teach here is in the children \t one center, 2 that ifyou do not see anyone he , j child who had i around it is for good reason. ho one 1 had been there in quite some time. �I V ERSE Bombed-out buildings and destroyed automobiles in Sarajevo Profile "It must be very, 29 September difficult for these children, because ■' ca^ under. they keep experi­ tAsinages “Cereal £ve encing the same ^^■ooldieroZ^^lera.restimuli with the ^feampo,^ f ng’ e<*een. same results. They keep get­ trruig to forget. aettfroze ting re-trauma2 October, , ^rCnain^-^<ltlu. tized," says Adair. "They f^orrdered Z k°USe need to learn ffoivo children.? ? Ho ‘v -were to think dif­ Norite were their ferently t,lergo? f foui^^^Aoredid about the world." '^ouee. fmeu The Save I will, ^‘fteoer^ people the Children play groups are designed to achieve this end by remov--------- [ ing children from the destructive environment while teaching them to share their feelings. "They have to be able to express their emotions," says Adair. "They also need to have a support net­ work." Hie program encourages such peer interaction, and addresses problems of stress and distress through structured activities. The walls of the play­ rooms are decorated with crayoned artwork, some of which depicts scenes the children might have wit­ nessed during the war, says Fabiano. These artistic exercises nurture their self-confidence and provide an outlet for free expression. By all accounts, the program is making a difference. So far, more than 150 preschools have become self-sustaining centers of education, safety and fun for children and their families. In many communities, the schools have taken on an even greater significance—they are one of the first signs that conditions are improving. That's not a small victory, since the health and sta­ bility of the Balkan region depends upon their success. H —Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 y^'ZZZeid joined the group late mistook his camera flash for a mortar blast. Tire boy clung tightly to his mother and forced his eyes closed, as if he were trying to disappear. "He wouldn't let go of her leg," Fabiano says. "The kid was scared to death." Such actions are symptomatic of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a psychological condition caused by witnessing violent events, says Dr. Holiday Adair, Wilkes associate professor of psy­ chology. Symptoms include an emotional numbing, heightened arousal, depression, hyperactivity and, often, involuntary flashbacks and nightmares about tire disturbing events. To overcome PTSD, sufferers must learn to recreate the same events with a posi­ tive outcome. J Toy guns arc common among the boys, who often act out scenes they might have wit­ nessed during the war. About the Photographer A freelance photographer based in Manhattan, New York, Gary Fabiano has had his work published in The New York Times, and other interna­ tional publications and distributed by United Press International . A Neptune, N.J. native. Fabiano graduated from Wilkes in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree concentrated in painting and sculpture. After exploring the medium of expressionistic painting, Fabiano says he had a desire to work in a more concrete medium. He began working in pho­ tography more than two years ago because of its “ability to capture human existence." These photographs, which were part of a group show exhibited at Amherst College's Marsh Gallery last year, are one phase of a larger pro­ ject in which Fabiano documented organizations that offer experimental solutions to social problems. "I have always been a socially con­ scious person," Fabiano says. "It's so easy to just point out a problem, but you never really see anyone go out of their way to offer solutions.” Fabiano says his aim is to show that the actions of a few can make a difference in helping others. He spent nearly a year in New York's Bowery mission documenting a program that rehabilitates homeless and drug addicted men who voluntarily enter to turn their lives around. He also pho­ tographed members of the communi­ ty who joined the Americorp volunteer program. “I don’t think it’s fair that we just tune these things out," Fabiano says. “I think it's our responsibility to do something. It's not about money, it's about just trying." ______ �WILKES UNIVERSE ■ Penning the Great American Novei ■ By Melanie O'Donnell '93 A 4"eve over, John Grisham, Dr. Seuss J-VJLand Maya Angelou ... the next book on the nightstand just might have the name of a Wilkes graduate on the dust jacket. Writing—the career with a mystique perhaps only second to performing—has attracted dozens of Wilkes students across the decades, and several with the right talent and persistence have managed to make their love their liveli­ hood. The craft of writing opens up numer­ ous possibilities, according to Dr. Patricia B. Heaman '61, chair of the Wilkes English department. "A person who can write can do almost anything,'' she says. True to her prediction, most alumni writ­ ers have turned their talents toward prac­ tical uses while exploring their creative potential. "Everything I've done had something to do with writing,'' says Beverly Major Schwartz, '61, who has taught in both col­ leges and public schools, run her own public relations agency, worked as a grant writer, and published four children's books. B3 Her first book, The Magic Pizza, pub­ lished in 1978, grew out of her research for a children's literature class she was teaching. Having spent a summer reading dozens of children's books, Schwartz felt confident that she could write a children's story as well as many of the authors she was reading. At her husband's prompt­ ing, she did, and the book was accepted at the first publishing house to review it. Her second book, Porcupine Stew, fol­ lowed in 1982; then came Playing Sardines (1988) and Over Back (1993). Another book remains unsold, and Schwartz plans to write again "if all the stars are right," she jokes. "It takes a dogged persistence." Catherine McCormick Gourley '72 agrees. "Stay hungry," she says. "Good writers are not published because they give up." Gourley's published work includes five books (a mixture of fiction and nonfiction), short stories, and nonfic­ tion articles, written for audiences rang­ ing from young adults to mature readers. Her diligence has recently enabled her to pursue her writing on a full-time basis; however, she has shared Schwartz's expe- rience of working in writing-related occu­ pations for many years. Gourley credits her 10-year teaching tenure and eight-year career as editor of Read, a magazine for young adults, with helping her to become a published author. "In teaching kids how to write, I was teaching myself how to write," she says. Her position at Read exposed her to the vital workings of the publishing industry. "I learned the editor's side of the desk, which is incredibly valuable as a writer," she says. It also exposed her to other contacts in the industry, and Gourley began receiving offers to do free­ lance nonfiction work for adolescents. Her books Hunting Neptune's Giants and Sharks are targeted for this age group, as is her upcoming biography of female avi­ ator Beryl Markham and a short story col­ lection she edited titled Read If You Dare. Gourley's enthusiasm for her nonfic­ tion projecls—"I get excited to do some­ thing no one has done before," she says— doesn't negate her passion for her fiction writing. She has published several short stories (one of which, "Breaker Boy," was broadcast as a play on National Public Radio) and a historical novel, The Courtship of Joanna. Working as a commis­ sioned nonfiction writer enables her to devote more time to her fiction writing— a common status for many professional writers. Balancing labors of love with writing for a reliable income is a daily routine for Martin Naparsteck '69, who, after years of teaching and newspaper writing, now also devotes himself full-time to freelance writing. While Naparsteck's publication credits include 26 short stories and two novels, his freelance nonfiction work and book reviews absorb much of his time. He sells about a half dozen short stories each year to magazines such as Ellery Queen and Buffalo Spree. "I don't make money from fiction," he admits, "but I would rather be published." Like exercise or eating right, Naparsteck views his writing as a daily habit: "some things you do your whole life." His novel War Song is a good exam­ ple. Begun in his creative writing class at Wilkes, the book was expanded and revised over several years, and finally published in 1980. A second novel, A Hero's Welcome, followed. Since the publi­ cation of his novels, Martin's focus has shifted from the Vietnam war—the topic of both books—to psychological sus­ pense. He believes it is important to not stereotype himself as a writer and has begun to write experimental fiction. His first love, however, is the novel, which he terms "the highest art form ever created," and which is also his current creative pro­ ject. Dr. Brent Spencer '74, assistant profes­ sor of English and director of Creative Writing at Creighton University (and a published novelist and short story writer), offers these words of wisdom to his students in Creative Writing Seminar: "The point is not to learn how to write like others (and certainly not like the teacher) but how to write like yourself—a very difficult task, as any serious writer knows." Gourley agrees that serious writers need to develop confidence in their voic­ es. "Trust your voice to make decisions," she advises. Tracy Youells '94 did just that. A pub­ lished poet and Ph.D. candidate at SUNYBinghamton, Youells became dissatisfied MET” - with the medium of her art form, and sought a better way to capture the emo­ tion of her poetry. Her answer came in the form of performance poetry. "Performing reaches a wider audi­ ence, she explains. "It can never be the same thing twice. I treat poetry like music or drama, and I can now show students the oral aspects of poetry." To date, Youells has performed in Madison, Wisconsin; Binghamton, New York; and is scheduled to appear in Boston at Cambridge University. For her dissertation, she plans to turn 20 of her poems into visual representations that will be installed in the Binghamton University art gallery. "I feel fortunate to have an opportuni­ ty to have the space to create poems and share what I do with the audience," she says. Youells is now teaching her first cre­ ative writing class. Her advice? "Read a lot. Live up to your own tastes. It doesn't matter what people say as long as you're satisfied." Dr. Amy Elias '83, associate professor of English at the University of Alabama, tells her students to "be fearless." While Elias's publishing is usually academic, she faces industry competition similar to that of the creative writers. Like Naparsteck and Schwartz, Elias has dis­ covered that getting published depends largely upon the "trendy" material pub­ lishers are seeking at the time. That can be dangerous for young scholars and writers, she says, who can lose sight of the path that is right for them. "If you love your work and you see yourself as having something valuable to say," she advises, "there are places you can have that listened to. Do it because you like it, and it will withstand the passage of time." "There is room in this country for 20 to 40 writers of good fiction," claims Naparsteck. "Unfortunately, there's a thousand of them." And Schwartz won't deny the existence of luck, either. "Just write and write and write. It's a matter of the right place at the right time. Do some­ thing all the time. Be persistent." Then there is always the tongue-incheek mantra from John Gardner s The Art of Fiction, the virtual bible of many creative writing seminar: "Whatever works is good." Profile �WILKES UNIVERSE ” >' 0 f i I el A Front Row View of the Technological Revolution I - -nigh! Be said trust" e , ‘ Emrys P. "Eas;-" Lewis '45 was present at the I birth of the technological nevciuiton. An engineer with the Bell ( -■-Telephone System, bls career sparmed rcrar decades of the most spectacular growth in the tefeconmamications industry'. He watched the telephone evolve from a "race to have" convenience to a vital necessity; and played a major role in the transition after the break| up of the Ma Bell monopoly. Bom July 3,1926, Lewis attended Nanticoke fPa.) public schools and matriculated at 'Ar.kes ~ precursor, Bucknell University Junior College. After completing r.is t-.-.-o years at BUJC, he joined the Army Air Force and taught algebra, trigonometry and surveying at the Air Force Engineering School. After discharge, he completed his studies in electrical engineering at Permsyh.ania State University, graduating with honors from an accelerated program in 1947. He later would study leadership development at Carlton College, senior management at MIT, marketing at Wharton School and retail marketing at Arden House Columbia. After a stint as an underground surveyor for the Susquehanna Coal Company, Lewis began his telecommunications career with Bell of Pennsylvania in 1949. He quickly rose to district superintendent, and in 1958 was transferred to AT&T's New' York headquarters to serve as the system's first number services planning engineer. In this capacity, he devel­ oped the "555-1212" directory assistance number and was responsible for the conversion of telephone numbers from their former letter/number system. He returned to Bell of Pennsylvania in I960 as division manager, serving in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, and was named gener­ al manager of Marketing for Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware in 1968. In 1976, he coordinated the 100th annual meeting of AT&T Company, Philadelphia, which commemorated the first public demonstration of the telephone at the Centennial Exhibition at Fairmount Park in 1876. Profile When the anti-trust settlement that established the "baby Bell" local tele­ phone companies was announced in 1982, Lewis rejoined AT&T to devise a business plan for managing divestiture of the com­ pany's $13 billion phone, teletype and equipment leasing assets. Before retiring from AT&T in 1984, he was based in Washington as area vice president, estab­ lishing business operations for the com­ pany's six-state Middle Atlantic Region. Upon retirement, he served as director of Marketing at Blue Bell, Pa.-based con­ sulting firm Henkels & McCoy. Before his death in March, he summarized the advances in telecommunications he wit­ nessed throughout his career. Below are excerpts from his essay, "What Happened to the Bell System: A Perspective from the Front Seat on the Trip." The Immediate Need Postwar Lewis began his career during the period of unprecedented demand for tele­ phone service that followed World War II. Only two thirds of American households had telephone service, and one third of existing exchanges were manually switched—callers were greeted by an operator rather than today's familiar dial tone. "The immediate need was to cope with the unprecedented demand for telephone service to serve the (segment) of the pop­ ulation that now seemed suddenly to find a need for telephone service," wrote Lewis. "As veterans returned, finished their education, and began to establish family units, housing developments sprang up everywhere, with consequent demand for telephone service. Some of that demand came from veterans who, when they were in the service, found the telephone a valuable link to home." According to Lewis, this rapid growth rate was straining the country's invest­ ment capital and exhausting the supply of employable females, who served as switchers and operators in the days before mechanized switching. This put Pressure on the industry to convert—at a significant cost—from manual exchanges to electromagnetic equipment which would allow customer dialing. Direct dialing was made available as fast as automatic switching systems and billing systems could be installed in exchanges, but much of the old dial equipment was still unable to route and bill calls. It would be another 18 years before it was all replaced," wrote Lewis. Customer dialing of long distance calls also helped with the demographics prob­ lem of not enough employable women, since it began to reduce the number of operators needed. Rate structures were revised to make calls cheaper when dialed direct and more expensive when an operator assisted. This incentive drove customers to dial their own calls when possible. It wouldn't be until the 1970's when men began to appear as operators under the pressure of equal employment opportunity to help with the demograph­ ics of available women." Telephone Rates and New Technology In the 1950’s, the heightened cost of replacing manual equipment with electro­ magnetic equipment made an increase in local telephone rates necessary. According to Lewis, rate increases were only begrudgingly granted by state utility commissions, who worried about the political implications of increasing voters' utility rates. Technology had the opposite result on the long distance business. In 1949, a long distance circuit cost $60 per circuit mile on copper wires. By the time Lewis retired, the cost had dropped to less than $1 per circuit mile because of fiber optic technology, which enables a strand slight­ ly larger than a human hair to earn' up to 12,000 conversations. "One can quickly see that one 48 fiber cable which is about the size of my mid­ dle finger could carry 240,000 conversa­ tions or more with this technology, wrote Lewis. "This change in technology drove down the cost of long distance call­ ing tremendously. Those users who benefitted were mostly businesses. Opening The Door to Competition Lewis was on the inside as the FCC made several decisions that gradually opened the door to competition against AT&T. In 1956, the so-called "Final Judgment" settlement of a 1949 anti-trust case required AT&T to license all of its Bell Labs inventions to all who paid a license fee, and restricted AT&T to pro­ vide only telephone-related services. A 1958 decision made bandwidth available for microwave use, allowing other com­ panies to build microwave transmitters for internal communications and, in some cases, for regular telephone communica­ tions. The final decision that opened the door for competition against Ma Bell was the 1967 Carterphone decision, which enabled non-Bell System devices to be connected to Bell System lines. Soon after, MCI blossomed with a microwave system from Chicago to St. Louis to handle long distance business from former Bell System customers at a rate below AT&T rates. "From this point on, competition was a way of life, but the Bell System was regu­ lated by tariffs and by FCC constraints, while competitors were free to attack the telephone company markets wherever they chose," wrote Lewis. "And compete they did. MCI grew stronger and expand­ ed into new areas and new technology, Sprint appeared and they both underpriced AT&T because of the regulatory cost structure under ■which AT&T operat­ ed." Divestiture Agreement "In 1975, the Department of Justice filed an anti-trust case again against the Bell System rendering the Final Judgment not so final," wrote Lewis. "This -was set­ tled by a divestiture agreement on January S, 1982—which became effective on January 1,1984—called the Modified Final Judgment. There was still hope that it would be final." The case was a continuing drain on the energies of the AT&T Company/ accord­ ing to Lewis. Competitors were under- FTW �WILKES U N I VERS l: and depreciation unv '.. alien'd a. h'v the 21 telephone .oinpanio-. ot the Hell System. "Rates tor the same piece ot equipmetn were dinerent tn dmerent stales, lull tor mats were ditterent in ditlvtvnt pla.vs We had to think about what would t»e needed to bill, otder install, repair deptv ciate and market the telephone equip ment on customers premises.. I or each function we had to look at it and divide what it should be like after January I 1984." A year later, Lewis was charged with setting up business service operation in the system’s Middle Atlantic region, which employed 2,250 people in six states. Throughout the transition, existing systems were kept operating to maintain continuity of service. "On January 1,1984 we were on our own. It was an emotionally charged moment, gut wrenching and an emotional high at the same time. Old Ma Bell was dead. It would never be the same again. And fortunately everything worked." pricing AT&T sen-ices i£ / because of the subsidy AT&T I y carried for local service. It was _ ' becoming clear that the case would -at be resolved for years, if ever. MeamvrLe competitors were attacking markets ever.v. here and the Bell System was restricted in its response bv the 1956 antitrust settlement "While the hearings carried on there obviously were back room discussions going on and various proposals being made. One such that I was aware of was an accounting separation where monop­ oly services would be accounted for sepa­ rately from competitive services in return for relief from the 1956 decree and some other benefits. This idea held sway for quite a while but finally- was rejected as unworkable. There were too many situa­ tions that could r.ot be defined dearly as competitive or monopoly.’' It -was finally becoming clear to those at AT&T that a restructuring and break­ up was the only solution to an inter­ minable anti-trust case, wrote Lewis. On January 8, 1982, Charles Brown, AT&T chairman and William Baxter, attorney general, announced that the Bell System would be broker, up and begin operating as separate entities on January 1,1984. Local services would be provided by seven regional Bell companies and long distance service could be provided by other companies. The seven baby Bells were defined and had to be named. Wrote Lewis, "We had some fun com­ ing up with potential names, like "Yankee Bell," "Liberty Bell," "Southern Belle," "Cow Beil," "Tinker Bell," but in due course saner people took over and the names you know today were coined." Lewis believed that divestiture was the only' way' to settle the anti-trust case, and that it allowed AT&T to compete with­ out restriction in any' business it could manage. "It was a good move," he wrote. "Customers have more choices. Technology moves at a faster pace with­ out the dead hand of regulation on it. The telephone companies are _ more aggressively looking at new opportunities as Moving on After the Death of Ma Bell providers, bandwidth purveylong distance As staff director in March 1982, Lewis's job was to devise a business plan for managing divestiture of the company's S13 billion phone, teletype and equip­ ment leasing assets. Records of the equip­ ment, its revenue stream, age, condition, a Thoughts on Divestiture 0 r of i i e~\ pre\ hli'i ’i and Viii'loim oilier opportuni­ ties Noire ol lltlh would have been possi­ ble below the dlve'illture and the regula­ tor climate that then existed. As I see it the break up ol the Hell System unleashed d\ namlv loives In technology, manage­ ment, and business that are carrying us to a better lullin'.” I ewis anticipated that competition for providing residential two-way communi­ cation would heighten in the late 1990s. With cable companies already connected to the home and telephone companies connected as well, there is sure to be efforts by each one to get into the others business and pre-empt the competitors revenue stream." His prediction was correct. In 1996, Congress passed the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which allows competition among telephone, cable and other telecommunications providers. The legis­ lation has created a race for dominance in the market, as cable and telephone com­ panies scramble to develop technologies and overtake the others. Wrote Lewis, "Who will win? It's too early to tell... Stay tuned for future devel­ opments because communication technol­ ogy is so dynamic that what is not possi­ ble today will be possible with the next technological break-through tomorrow in this competitive world." Wl __ Alumni News Wilkes License Plates Available socialize. Specialized Wilkes University Alumni license Diates have been produced and are now avail­ able from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The special organization plates are embla­ zoned with the Wilkes ^^^ilkeTuniversityMumni I WuOO100 For information about joining or forming an aumm chapter in your area, contact the Alumni Office. 11 Pennsylvanja_^^^^J University emblem and marked “Wilkes University Alumni." They are available for Pennsylvania registered passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a gross weight of less than 9,000 pounds. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify, and personalized plates are not available. A one time fee of $20, separate from annual registration fees, is charged for each plate. To receive an application form, contact the Alumni Office Regional Alumni Chapters Hold First Events Alumni in New York and Pennsylvania cities have organized regional chapters and held pre­ miere gatherings of Wilkes alumni from their area. The New York City Chapter, led by chapter president Rick Fuerman ‘91, hosted an October wine tasting event on October 8 at the Gramercy Park Hotel in Manhattan. Several alumni from the New York City area attended. Ron Kapon of the Wine Taster's Guild gave wine tasting. More than 40 Philadelphia-area alumni attended the Great Philadelphia Cheesesteak Event held October 12 on Boathouse Row. Wilkes president Christopher Breiseth present­ ed a Wilkes banner to chapter president David Yakaitis ‘78. Dean George Ralston and his wife, Helen, were special guests at the Twin Tiers chapter Fall Fling Dinner, held October 24 at the Shepard Hills Country Club, Waverly, New York. Planned by chapter president Dr. Mario Silvestri ‘82 and vice president Dr. David Talent! '84, the event drew more than 25 alumni from the Binghamton area. In the Wilkes-Barre-area, the Luzerne County chapter hosted a November beer tasting event at the Lion Brewery, Inc. for alumni from the region. Alumni in Harrisburg have been meeting for several years and oflen hold dinner gatherings ln me area. The group is led by Carl Juris ‘59. Alumni chapters are designed to initiate and Promote activities that further the welfare ol l kes and its alumni, foster a dialogue about 10 changing nature of the University, assist in February 6-15,1998 President Christopher N. Breiseth Florida Tour Tampa Bay, Naples, Miami, , Orlando Planning for Reunion Weekend 1998 Underway The Alumni Association is making plans for Reunion Weekend 1998, which will be held June 5-7, 1998 on campus. Alumni from the classes of '38, '43, '48, '53, 58, 63, 68, 73. '78, '83, '88 and ‘93 are invited back to campus to celebrate their reunion. Plans include a Friday evening reception, class meetings, an outdoor barbecue, an all-class dinner and the traditional Golden Colonel brunch. Steering committees are being formed of alumni from each class to plan special class activities, locate missing alumni, and help pro­ mote Reunion Weekend events. The Alumni Office has prepared a Reunion Planning Handbook to assist class chairs and committee members in planning their events. Committee chairs are: Atty. Joseph J. Savitz ‘48, 50th reunion class; Atty. Theodore Krohn '53, 45th Reunion Class; Ronald Tremayne ‘58, 40th Reunion Class; Gerald J. Zezza, Jr. '63, 35th Reunion Class; Dr. Elizabeth Slaughter '68, 30th Reunion Class; Atty. Linell Lukesh ‘72, 25th Reunion Class; Dr. Thomas G. Urosevich ‘83, 15th Reunion Class; Angelo J. Bertinelli 88, Craig Rome '88 and Michelle Rovinsky ‘88, 10th Reunion Class; Jacqueline (Jadi) Willison ‘93, 5th Reunion Class. If you are a member of one of the Reunion classes and would like to help plan your reunion activities, contact the Alumni Office. IF March 28,1998 Fourth Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner Dance The Woodlands Inn and Resort June 5-7,1998 I Reunion Weekend 1998 : ^Wilkes'Campus . September 18-20,1998 Homecoming Weekend Wjlkes Campus ;~- Alumni Office Contact Information !__1 Sandra Beynon Nicholas M '85 Executive Director of Alumni Jennifer Bullock Assistant Director of Alumni Alumni Directory Still Available The Alumni Association, in conjunction with Bernard C. Harris Publishing Company, Inc., has released a directory of more than 21,000 Wilkes alumni. The directory includes current address, phone, academic, business and e-mail informa­ tion obtained from Alumni Office records and a mailing to the alumni body. The directory is available in a hardbound edi- I tion for $60 or in * a softbound edi-/ tion for $57, iBoth carry a [’■ $7.95 handling charge. To i order a direc- / tory. call the g Alumni f Olfice. / Hi William Goldsworthy, Jr. '76 Alunmi Association President j I Phone: (717) 408-4130 1-800-WILKES-U, : ■__ extension 4130 Email: ahmiailifcolonel.csc.wilkes.edu Mail: Alumni Office W ilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre. PA 18766 �W I L KES UNIVERSE _____ Surgeon, CEO Given Top Alumni Awards A physician and businessman were presented with the Alumni Association top awards at commencement cere­ monies in May and August. Distinguished Young Alumnus Award Neurosurgeon David J. Sedor, M.D. '85 was presented the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award at 50th annual spring commencement exercises in May. Sedor is a partner with Neurosurgical Specialties of Northeastern Pennsylvania, based in Wilkes-Barre. He has been hon­ ored by members of the Northeastern Pennsylvania medical community for his efforts to establish a new medical proce­ dure in the region. Sedor has spearhead­ ed a movement to obtain Gamma Knife technology, a non-invasive method of removing brain tumors which is currently available in only 28 locations throughout the country. In a nominating letter for the award, the parents of a former Wilkes student treated by Sedor praised his profession­ alism and expertise. Christopher “C. B.” Miller was critically injured after falling from a third floor porch after the railing failed. Sedor first served as Miller's primary physician and later coordinated the team of medical workers who provid­ ed his care. "Although Dr. Sedor tends to downplay his impact on the overall survival of C.B.," Miller's father, Michael, wrote, “it is our opinion that he was responsible for sav­ ing our son's life. He utilized the latest in treatment philosophy and techniques to bring C.B. from the edge of death... Without David Sedor we would not be witnessing the major miracle of our lives." Sedor received his doctor of medicine degree with honors from Hahnemann University School of Medicine, 1 Philadelphia. Pa. He served surgical resi­ dencies at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pa.), and Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa., and neurosurgical residencies at University of Connecticut, Farmington. Conn, and Hahnemann University. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the American, Pennsylvania and Luzerne County Medical Societies. The Distinguished Young Alumnus Award is given annually to a Wilkes alum­ nus graduated within the past 15 years who best exemplifies the traditions of Wilkes University: vision, understanding of people, maintenance of convictions and loyalty, respect for difference and adherence to ideals that create unity and good will amidst diversity. Alumni N e ws Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award William P. Montague '68, M’77, presi­ dent and chief operating officer of Clarence, New York corporation Mark IV Industries, Inc., was given the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award at summer commencement ceremonies in August. Montague's former accounting profes­ sor and “hero," President Emeritus Robert Capin presented the award, praising Montague's determined work ethic and success. "(Montague) repre­ sents the best of our expectations for our students,” Capin said. A 1968 graduate of Wilkes with a bachelor's degree in accounting, Montague earned his MBA from the University in 1977. He joined Mark IV as controller in 1972, after serving for four years as senior accountant with account­ ing firm Deloitte and Touche. He has advanced steadily through the corporate ranks at Mark IV, serving as treasurer, vice president of finance and chief finan­ cial officer before being named president and chief operating officer in 1996. Montague is a certified public accoun- 211umni News tant in New York and Pennsylvania and a member of the Financial Executive Institute and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In 1989, he was named Western New York Accountant of the Year. He also serves as a director of Gibraltar Steel Corporation and International Imaging Materials, Inc. Active in the community, Montague serves as a member of the finance advi­ sory board at St. Gregory The Great Church, of the council on accountancy at Canisius College and on the board of directors at Children's Hospital of Buffalo and the University of Buffalo Foundation. Named for Wilkes's first president, the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus who epitomizes the characteristics of an edu­ cated person as formulated and adopted by the Wilkes faculty in the 1948 creed, "Marks of an Educated Person." Sedor and Montague were selected for the awards by the University's Alumni Association board of directors from nomi­ nees provided by faculty, friends and fel­ low alumni. ■ Previous recipients: Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award 1980 - J. Warren Blaker, Ph.D. '55 1981 - Joseph P. Lord, Ph.D. '35 1982 - The Hon. Jeffry H. Gallet '64 1983 - William F. Raub, Ph.D. '61 1984 - Paul A. Wender, Ph.D., '69 1985 - Selina L. Edwards Reed, '40 Alumni Association President William Goldsworthy, Jr. '76 presents the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award to Neurosurgeon David /. Sedor, M.D. '85. William P. Montague ‘68, M'77, chief operating officer of Clarence, New York corporation Mark IV Industries, Inc., receives the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award from his former professor. President Emeritus Robert S. Capin. 1991 - Frank Zane, B.S. '64 1992 - John J. Pikulski, Ph.D. '63 1993 - Charles N. Bums, Sr. M.D. '35 1994 - The Hon. Jeremiah E. Berk '63 1995 - Demetrios G. Papademetriou, Ph.D. '70 1996 - Merri Jones Earl '58 Distinguished Young Alumnus Award 1986 - Catherine DeAngelis, M..D., '65 1987 - Charles A. Sorber, Ph.D. '59 1988-Jesse Choper,S.S. '57 1989 - William H. Tremayne '57 1990 - William R. Mainwaring '65 Marks of 1980 - Dan F. Kopen, M.D. '70 1981 - Stephen A. Keiper '73 1982 - Eduardo Marban, Ph.D. '74 1983 - Nancylee M. Landi '75 1984 - Christine Donahue, '74 1985 - Paul A. Chromey, D.P.M. '76 1986 - Paul Domowitch '77 1987 - James H. Calkins, Esq. '76 1988 - Gregory F. Hollis '74 1989 - Capt. William Urosevich '76 1990 - Capt. Patricia A Patrician '82 1991 - Joseph W. Dettmore '76 1992 - Chris Woolverton, Ph.D. '82 1993 - John H. Ellis IV, M.D. '79 1994 - Robert C. Olivia, B.M. '86 1995 - Jeffrey S. Yablon, M.D. '80 1996 - Patricia J. Arthur, B.S. ’86 An Educated Person: Seeks truth, for without truth there can be no understanding; Possesses vision, for vision precedes all great attainments, Is aware of the diversity of ideas and beliefs that exist among people. Knows that progress requires intellectual vigor, moral courage and Cultivates inner resources and spiritual strength, for they enru 1 ^‘^dsustain uf ■ ‘ Respects the religions convictions of all; Participates constructively in Un’ social, economic, cultural, and] <1'1“" ■ Communicates ideas in a manner that assures understanding-ter w-> ... ' , . lime* of crisis; ,• .tV,imjmitw ,;,r nrif.'i. ; ‘ �WILKES . - ■ UNIVERSE Coach Sheptock Honored for Gridiron Achievements Frank Sheptock is a hands-on kinda’ guy. Wilkes's head football coach likes to get in the middle of the action and show his plavers how it's done. A three-time former All-American at Bloomsburg University, Sheptock certainly knows how to play the game. Need proof? Ask the committee of current and for­ mer sports information directors who recently voted him one of the best Division II players of the last quar­ ter century. The voting comes as Division II celebrates its 25th anniversary', with the players to be honored before the NCAA Division II National Championship game in Florence, Alabama on December 13th. Several day's before the team was announced, Sheptock received a call alerting him of his selection as a linebacker. He is still in awe. "I'm humbled by' the fact I am included on a team which features a few NFL Hall of Famers and several who are still playing professionally'," says Sheptock. "This is certainly' an honor I will treasure for the rest of my life. Never did I consider my'self part of the elite in my' sport, but it's nice to know that someone has recognized my accomplishments." Head football coach olonels o zz E x c eI Ie nce Former Wilkes head coach Joe DeMelfi, who coached Sheptock on defense at Bloomsburg and brought him to Wilkes in 1990, is not surprised about the honor given to his former assistant coach. "I'm pleased but not surprised that Sheptock was named to this team," says DeMelfi. "He was someone ■who had a great deal of success during a time when Bloomsburg began to experience success as a team. Frank is one of the better players in their school history." "I always knew that Frank would be successful because he was a very dedicated and disciplined player in high school," adds DeMelfi. "This is a great honor for him." Among those joining Sheptock on the team are for­ mer Chicago Bears great Walter Payton, who played at Jackson State; Buffalo Bills star Andre Reed, who played at Kutztown; Pittsburgh Steelers alumni John Stallworth, who played at Alabama A&M, and Greg Lloyd, who played at Fort Valley State; and former New York Giants punter Sean Landetta, who played at Towson State. At Bloomsburg, Sheptock was a three-time All-East Linebacker as well as a four time All-Pennsylvania first team choice. He still holds Bloomsburg records for tack­ les in a game, with 23; tackles in a season, with 159; and tackles in a career, with 537; in addition to most fumble recoveries in a career, with 12. Sheptock helped Bloomsburg revive a program that had gone 0-10 the year before his arrival. During his career at Bloomsburg, the Huskies won more games each year and reached the NCAA Division II Final Four during his senior year. That team finished with a record of 12-1 and won the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship. Sheptock’s tenure as a coach at Wilkes has paralleled his career at Bloomsburg. Joining the University as an assistant coach in 1990 with Joe DeMelfi, Sheptock helped revive a team that had seen victories come few and far between. Under DeMelfi and Sheptock, the Colonels soon were transformed into a winning group that captured the 1993 Middle Atlantic Conference championship and earned a berth in the NCAA play­ offs. In 1994 and 1996, the Colonels also reached the ECAC championship game, winning the 1994 Southeast Championship. Sheptock was named head coach when DeMelfi retired after the 1995 season. In his first season, he guided the Colonels to a record of 8-3 and came within one game of the NCAA playoffs. o n e I s of Excellence Lady Colonels Fight Cancer with Three Point Attack After watching Jenny Casterline suf­ fer with cancer, Wilkes head women's bas­ ketball Coach Karen Haag knew she had to do something to help others affect­ ed by the disease. Jenny, sister of Lady Colonels’ assistant coach Renee Casterline ‘97, was an avid Wilkes basketball fan and fine player in her own right. Her death from leukemia in April, 1995 impelled Haag to get involved with the Coaches versus Cancer Three Point Attack program. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the program raises funds by soliciting donations based on the number of three-point baskets made by a team throughout the season. "This is an important cause for me and for the team," Haag says. "I've seen Jenny suffer from cancer and I'm hoping, as a team, we can do something to help others and promote cancer research." Members of the team will solicit spon­ sors, who will make a donation for each three pointer made by the Lady Colonels, according to Haag. Based on last years' team record of 114 three-point baskets, a Pledge of 25 cents would raise $28.50 for the American Cancer Society. A pledge of 50 cents for each three pointer would net $57. The previous year, the team hit 95 The Three-Point Attack is the first nation­ al fundraising effort of the Coaches vs. Cancer alliance, which was formed in October, 1993 between the Association of Basketball Coaches and the American Cancer Society. The program is aimed at raising funds to support the American Cancer Society's three-pronged approach to fighting cancer through research, patient services and education. The program is sponsored by IKON Office Solutions. For the past two years, several schools throughout Pennsylvania have gotten involved with the program. Teams from West Chester University, Pennsylvania State University, York College, Westminster College and others have participated, rais­ ing thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society. “We are the first school from this area to participate in the IKON Three Point Attack and one of only a handful of women's teams who will be taking part nation­ "This is an important cause for me and for the team. I'm hoping, as a team, we can do something to help others and. promote cancer research." wide,” Haag added. “I hope we get a lot of^ people to support our J efforts." If you are interested in getting involved with the Lady Colonels Three Point Attack, call Coach Haag at (717) 408-4022 for a pledge form.* three pointers. We hope anyone who has been affect6d by cancer will get involved with this worthwhile project and make a pledge," Haag says. Couch Mien Hiiiig Karen Haag Women's Basketball Coach �WILKES UNIV ERSE TERROR in the Friendly Skies ** "The kidnappers fed us twice. In the first instance, we were given only a small package of broken peanuts, accompanied by the juice of a fruit I am certain came not from this world." 3 Bu By Anthony L. Liuzzo. Liuzzo, J.D., I.D.. Ph.D. Tf any well-meaning person should stumJLble onto this writing, please send help. For I have been taken hostage by malevo­ lent forces who reside within the very boundaries of our great country. This nefari­ ous group refers to itself only as "The Carrier." My kidnapping was in great part the result of my own negligence. I willingly and foolishly entered a territory controlled by their armies, an edifice aptly named "The Terminal." Once within the confines of this den of depravity, I was compelled to show proof of identity, and was provided with official documentation, written in a strange foreign language comprehensible only to those with great training in the terminology of law and engineering. All of my posses­ sions were forcibly removed from my per­ son, contemptuously flung upon a hideous conveyor system, and removed from my sight forever. I was left holding one small parcel, containing only the most intimate items for my personal hygiene. I was then forced to walk a great dis­ tance, to an area the enemy referred to as "The Gate." Upon nearing my destination, downtrodden and sullen, I was required to empty my pockets and pass through a device that sent dangerous rays throughout my body, while my belongings were sub­ jected to a similar mistreatment on another conveying device. I did manage to escape unscathed, although several of my fellow hostages did not fare as well. Inexplicably, the}’ set off the ringing of alarm bells, and, although I am uncertain as to their veracity, some related tales of strip searches and other unspeakable violations of privacy. Afte r th o u h t si After waiting many hours, huddled together on stiff benches, I and the other hostages were herded by uniformed guards into a huge box made of a cold metallic sub­ stance and strapped into cramped, hard seats. After an interminable delay, we were hurled into the air. I cannot speak with certainty as to what occurred next, for I entered into a dream­ like state. I can say that I was gravely mis­ treated, being kicked in the back on numer­ ous occasions, and having my knees and shins struck many times from the front. We were bombarded with an endless stream of propaganda, in the form of reading materi­ als, video cassettes, and audio broadcasts. In many cases, I witnessed my fellow hostages being forced to turn over monies to the uniformed attendants. On a couple of occasions, our bodies were subjected to extreme shaking and vibration, which our captors referred to as "The Turbulence." The kidnappers fed us twice. In the first instance, we were given only a small pack­ age of broken peanuts, accompanied by the juice of a fruit I am certain came not from this world. One hostage, whose name I never learned, asked in an Oliverian tone for additional quantities, which the uni­ formed guard simply ignored. Our second meal was provided in a box, and consisted of a meat derived from an animal of which I am unfamiliar. This was covered with an unidentifiable spread, accompanied by a stale bread-like product and brown lettuce. Black, muddied water was provided in ample quantities, with powdery substances to sweeten and whiten the mixture, so as to make it palatable. After many hours, we were finally released, but in a place far distant from our point of departure. I now long for my home and my family, but I have been warned that I must once again place myself under the control of the Carrier, if I am ever to return. I have vowed that I would accept death rather than voluntarily cede my liberty! Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Ph.D. is associate professor of Business Administration and Economics at Wilkes University. He is currently in the market for n good pair of walking shoes. Provide Student Referrals You will receive referral forms from the Admissions Office. Fill these forms out with the names of high school students that you think would benefit from a Wilkes University education. The Admissions Office will send a letter to the student acknowledging that you have referred this person as a possible Wilkes University student. You may also indicate that you wish to bring this student on a visit or par­ ticipate in any of the other volunteer plans with this student. T A "["tikes V University is V looking for alumni and friends to participate in our Volunteer Enrollment Program. A Wilkes University volunteer has fond memories of Bucknell University Junior College, Wilkes College, or Wilkes University. As a volun­ teer, you will be asked to participate in out­ reach activities in your. region that promote the benefits of becoming a student at Wilkes University. w WILKES UNIVERSITY If you have any questions please call the Admissions Office (1-800-WILKESU ext. 4400), and tell the feceptionist that you have " Question regarding the v°l‘inteer Enrollment Program. Contact Accepted Students I i i You will receive a list or data file of no more than 10 students from your area to contact dur­ ing the course of the year. Your participation includes writing at least one letter and follow­ ing up with at least one phone call. You may also, if you wish, meet face-to-face with prospective students. Represent Wilkes College Fairs at You could be asked by the admissions office to cover a regional college fair near your home. These are information fairs that prospective high school students attend to get information on col­ leges. You would work the Wilkes University booth at the fair. Host Regional Admissions Events in Your Area You can volunteer to host a regional recruiting event. These events can be held at your home, place of work, or at a local hotel. The host/spon­ sor works with the Admissions Office on a suit­ able time and place for the event. Attend Recruiting events When a regional recruiting event is held in your area, you will be invited to attend. You will be asked to talk about Wilkes with prospec­ tive students and their families. To participate in the Volunteer Enrollment Program, complete this form and mail it to: Admissions Office, Wilkes University, P.O. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Last Name E-Mail First Name. Occupation Preferred Name. Please check the program in which vou have an interest: Title Student Referrals Street J Conta City State J College Fairs _ Zip Code Home Phone ( ). J Regional Event Host and Sponsor Work Phone ( ) J Event Representative Can we call you at work? QUJ N �NON-PROFIT ORG. 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I^t-f. »h~- „■ W �from the editor Contents Examining Wilkes from the outside-in The strength of an alumni publication is in the variety of WILKES UNIVERSE Volume 3 ❖ Number I Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus ’91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Krista Gromalski '91 Editorial Assistants Jessica Bierbower '97 Regina Frappolli '97 Karen (ones Jean Pall Sports Editor Tom McGuire '85 Executive Director of Alumni and Development Sandra Beynon M'85 Design Projects by Design Corporation Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Wfc Urtiv^e is published three times a year by Wilkes University's University Relations Office and distributed free to alumni and friends of the University. Comments, suggestions, and story ideas are welcomed. Submit all correspondence to: Vaughn Shinkus, Publications Manager, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Or call 1-800WILKES U. extension 4779 Fax. 1717) 831-4973. Email- alumnipub@wilkesl.wilkes.edu ViThatTthVphiSphy we've adopted at Wilkes, and this edi­ tion of Wilkes Universe perhaps best reflects its practice. Over the past two years, we've established a growing network of COr. respondents who bring an external perspective in communicat­ ing stories about the Wilkes community For coverage of Wilkes's stellar basketball season, for exam­ ple. we looked to two Wilkes-Barre area journalists who knew the subject first-hand. Free-lance sports writer Steve Bennett and photographer Warren Ruda had followed the Colonels all the way to the Elite Eight championships last season, and were with them every' step of the way this year as they made a run for the MAC and NCAA championships. The result is a story which documents in words and pictures each step in the evolu­ tion of a team which sparked excitement on the Wilkes campus and beyond. Geography played a role in our selection of another corre­ spondent. Newly relocated to the greater Philadelphia area, former Wilkes communications assistant Christine Liberaski was in the perfect location to interview Norristown dentist Dr. Thomas Check on his humanitarian efforts providing care to the underprivileged children of Jamaica. Her touching profile of Check captures the compassion and humility of this extraordi­ nary alumnus. Indeed, sometimes the best writers are just across campus. Melanie O'Donnell '93, an assistant dean of Admissions, liter­ ally walked into her assignment. O'Donnell had stopped by the University Relations office just as we we’re brainstorming for a writer to report on Wilkes's faculty writers. A published author in her own rite, O'Donnell was the perfect person for the job. She brings a writer’s perspective to a report on the varied works of several Wilkes professors. Wilkes alumnus lames Clark '93 has covered small-town poli­ tics, big-time rock and roll and even professional boxing. So we knew he d be up for the rather elusive task of examining Wilkes s relationship with the river it borders. An ardent runner, Clark spent much of his college years trotting atop the Susquehanna's protective dikes. His article reflects Wilkes's love-hate relationship with the muddy tributary. We hope you 11 appreciate the external viewpoint each of these correspondents has brought to this publication. Their < is t e ultimate validation of the many interesting people and places which make up the Wilkes Universe. Sincerely, U# Vaughn A. Shinkus Profiles Page 6 A Basketball Season to Remember Capturing the MAC championship and advancing to the NCAA playoffs, the men's basketball Colonels renewed passion for basketball within the Wilkes Community. Page 12 Love Has No Boundaries Each year Dr. Thomas Check '48 travels to Jamaica to provide denial care to Jamaican chil­ dren who otherwise wouldn't receive it. It is a labor of love Page 16 Wilkes and the River The history and future of Wilkes University are inexorably tied to the river it borders. The Susquehanna is a nearby source for both research and recreation. Page 19 The Faculty Writers at Wilkes University The Wilkes faculty includes several published writers whose work encompasses a variety of genres, scholarly, trade nonfiction, and creative writing. Departments Page 2 Presidential Perspective — Help Wilkes maintain its crucial role in the community Page 3 Feedback — Letters to the editor and commentary Page 4 On Campus — News briefs-. New broadcasting center named in honor of TV pioneer Page 22 Homecoming — Alumni news: Make plans for Homecoming 1996 Page 24 Afterthoughts — Dr. Liuzzo confesses his compulsion w ON THE COVER: The 1995-96 Wilkes University men's bas­ ketball players take with them a season of memories. The squad captured the school’s first ever MAC title for men's basketball. Cover by Earl and Sedor Pfiotograpfiy inset photo by Warren Ruda �Wilkes Universe FEEDBACK Presidential Perspective strengthens the community Investment in Wilkes legiate paraphernalia together and We have had a case of basketbail fever at Wilkes. Our men's team took us on a long and wonderful ride, and their 28-2 record—the best winning percentage in Division III in the nation-—contains memorable moments that will last for years to come. The impact on campus spirit and on the Wyoming Valley was extra­ ordinary. When seven Martz buses rolled down 1-81 to the Elite Eight game in the NCAA Tournament for Division 111. there were supporters in cars all along the way who honked in solidarity'. One thousand Wilkes fans attended the game with Franklin & Marshall in Lancaster. The great accomplishment of Coach lerry Rickrode and his team comes amidst a good deal of discussion in the area about the desirability of mar­ keting Wilkes-Barre as a college town. With both Wilkes and Kings. WilkesBarre has the obvious ingredients. The local business and government communities are waking to the fact that no greater asset can exist for a small to medium-size city than a col­ lege or two. Our Wyoming Valley has five It has been proposed that a joint Wilkes-King's bookstore be estab­ lished in the area of Public Square so that students from both campuses could purchase books and other col- Wfiat do you think? F.-JSc-; ;-r. al! issues addressed lit Wilkes Urii.eree:: -xeteained All letters must be ■ lined and cl be subject Io editing. Mail. Publications Manager 'Mlies University PO Box 111 PA 18766 Far-. (717)831-4973 e-mail alurrmipul/'i wilkesl wilkes.edu gather in a proposed coffee house Internet cafe. There are many chal­ lenges to overcome before this can happen, indeed, citizens outs.de of the colleges must recognize that the future of this area rests in no small parton the health and success of the educational institutions. The recipro­ cal is also true. We are about to begin a SI60 mil­ lion levee raising project along the Susquehanna through the WilkesBarre area, with the possibility of building an inflatable dam that will create a lake/waterfront environment right in front of the Wilkes campus. The additional flood control protec­ tion is particularly welcome after the flood threat this winter that caused all of Wilkes-Barre to evacuate. It appears that the proposed Civic Arena also will be built. The decision of Harris Electric (the former RCA facility in Mountaintop which located here because of Wilkes’s pledge to establish graduate courses in certain of the sciences! to expand their oper­ ation with an investment of more than S250 million is a sign of crucial economic development activity. In all of these activities, Wilkes people are deeply involved. In several, the University itself is a crucial player. Since the first years of Bucknell University lurnor College, this institu­ tion has responded to the needs of the region in ways quite unusual for an independent college or university In return, the region has been unusu­ ally and generously supportive of Wilkes. The leadership of the Board of Trustees over the years has come from the local community. While that leadership continues, is has been enhanced by both additional trustees from other parts of the Northeast and Middle Atlantic regions of the country and by increasing numbers of alumni both local and from outside the region. Christopher N. Breisetft In coming months, Trustees and oth­ ers in the growing Wilkes community will be meeting together in small gatherings to talk about a major capi­ tal campaign which will help position the University for the next century. The tentative goal is S35 million, $20 million of which would enhance the endowment, $10 million to support annual operations, and S5 million for bricks and mortar projects. 1 will have much to say about the campaign in future editions, in the meantime, know that your alma mater continues to provide students with an outstanding educational experience in a unique environment where they can learn and acquire transferable skills by becoming involved in activi­ ties which strengthen the community. At the same time, Wilkes must look increasingly to the beneficiaries of its education, our alumni, to provide the financial support to allow Wilkes to achieve its potential as an outstand­ ing small comprehensive university with a national reputation for excel­ lence in teaching, learning and applied research. As the Capital cam paign progresses, I will be inviting each of you to invest in Wilkes University for future students w|10 Al prepare themselves for lives of Prc fessional success and service to others. Next recruiting stop: Milan, Italy? Editor, 1 read with considerable interest the article, "Wilkes Looks Globally for Future Students.” in Wife Universe (Vol. 2 No.l), which I received at my home in Milan sever­ al months ago. I am pleased that Wilkes is finally actively looking out­ side of the United States in its search for a varied and enriching student body. I have been aware for quite a few years that many American Universities and colleges look glob­ ally to "bolster enrollment and enhance cultural learning." An increasing number of American schools are represented at the annual "Study In America" fair in Milan, which takes place in the fall. In fact. 1 remember giving Dr. Breiseth information on the fair some years ago with the aim of encouraging Wilkes to follow a simi­ lar path. From your article it appears that Wilkes is currently recruiting in the Middle East, South East Asia, and Puerto Rico. Should you also con­ sider looking into Italy, I would be happy to be of help. I am a 1967 Wilkes graduate, and the daughter of Dr. J.G. Moravec, who was chairman of the Sociology department in the 60s and 70s. So, as you can see, 1 have ample reason to feel strong ties to Wilkes. Moreover, I am quite familiar with the Italian educational system. 1 am currently an English language lec­ turer in the Department of Foreign Language at the State University of Milan. I also teach at I.U.L.M. (Istituto Universitario di Lingue Moderne), a small private university, specialized in modern languages. —Alexandra Moravec Ocampo '67 Second presidential terms uncommon becomes disillusioned with the President Bill Clinton's re-elec­ president, doubts his ability, and tion team shouldn't start planning votes him out of office. his second term just yet. especially Finally, an incumbent president, in light of the recent Whitewater running on his record, is a more verdict. But history also suggests inviting target for nega­ that it's uncommon for Opinion tive ads when contrasted modern presidents to win with a presidential candi­ re-election—just ask date with no public poli­ Gerald Ford, Jimmy cy accomplishments or Carter or George Bush. "track record." As the art Few 20th century presi­ of negative campaigning dents were elected to two has become more or more consecutive sophisticated, any terms in their own right. incumbent president Woodrow Wilson (D), Dr T/iomas-BaWiiw runs the risk of being FDR (D), Eisenhower (R). skewered for actions taken during Nixon (R), and Reagan (R). Several his first term. vice presidents, however, served If Clinton becomes the fifth pres­ nearly two full terms as they filled ident in the 20th century to be out the unexpired terms of their elected in his own right to consec­ presidents. utive terms, three factors will influ­ This suggests that it has become ence his second term success: his more difficult for presidents to win margin of victory, which party con­ reelection to a second term. There trols one or both houses of are many explanations offered as Congress, and the condition of the to why most "modern" presidents economy. have failed in their attempts to retain the office. With the exception of FDR. presi­ dents entering a second term For one, the American electorate experience their greatest domestic holds unreasonable expectations accomplishments during the first for the president. When candidates year to 18 months. The weight of run in a presidential election, they make claims and promises to all lame-duck status limits a presi­ dent’s credibility with each succes­ types of constituencies. Once elect­ ed, it's obvious that the president sive month into the second term. In foreign affairs, however, they cannot possibly fulfill all of his commitments. Thus he alienates have greater latitude Without the burden of standing for re-election important constituencies, generat­ ing greater cynicism about politi­ and with the constitutional author­ cians. The newly alienated voters ity' inherent in the office, a lame­ duck president can advance his are much less likely to support the president in his reelection bid. international ‘Vision," as Nixon did in traveling to China. Secondly. America's political and economic systems have become so Regardless of Clinton s numbers in today's polls, obtaining a sec­ complex that they are impossible ond term or running an effective for any one person to manage. second term are elusive goals for Thus when a president shows dur­ modern presidents. ing a first term his inability to BuMino is chairperson of the Political break the gridlock with Congress or Science department at Wilkes. control inflation, the voting public 3 �Wilkes Universe ON CAMPUS World Wide Wed page popularity steady Now in its second year as a site on the World Wide Web. the Wilkes University Home Page continues to be a popular destination for web surfers. The home page includes informa­ tion about admissions require­ ments. departmental program ano course descriptions, campus photos and history and access to the University' library'. More than 80,000 computer users have accessed the site since it was announced to the world on March 7. 1995. Accesses per month increased steadily through January. 1996, with a slight decline in the first quarter of 1996. At the height of traffic in January', the site was accessed by 4,700 unique computers, a figure adjusted to eliminate machines which contin­ ually reconnect to the site. According to Dr. John Koch, Webmaster and professor of Math and Computer Science, the growth in the number of hits, or web page visits, has increased as the page contents have expanded. In the past year, several academic departments, administrative offices and student organizations have linked pages to the Wilkes Home Page. In addition, Stark gets face lift to accommodate Pharmacy Wilkes University ■4XA/7 "HomePage EE®® O ajsjjEnn The Wilkes University home page is located at fittpJ/uw.willjes.edu on the World Wide Web. students and faculty members have added personal pages which repre­ sent their own studies and interests. "As the amount of information we put up there increases, the number of people connecting looking for unique information about Wilkes also will increase," says Koch. In January. Koch redesigned the page, changing the background and organizing the hyperlinks into a sec­ tioned table. The site has been rated three stars out of a possible four by the Magellan Internet Directory, a comprehensive listing of nearly two million sites and 40,000 reviews. "Eventually we hope to make the home page even more dynamic," says Koch. Center (SLC) is taking on a new look under the latest phase of the University's campus construction p|ai in. This phase of the plan, which began in January, is nearing completion it includes 40,000 square feet of renova­ tions encompassing the addition of laboratory, classroom and office facilj ties for the University's School of Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy will occupy the first and third floors of SLC. A space on the first floor will be con­ verted into a pharmacy information center and computer lab, a model pharmacy and staff office space. The new third floor will include an anato­ my and physiology laboratory, five research labs, conference rooms, staff office space and accessory rooms. Named in honor of the late Admiral Harold R. Stark. Stark Learning Center was opened in 1958 and was expand­ ed in 1973. In 1991, major renovations were completed on its laboratory space. The Center includes approxi­ mately 210,000 square feet of space with 160,000 square feet in use as modern classrooms, laboratories, stu­ dios and offices. Pharmacy School gains pre-candidate status 7 ’.■= .'. l i es L.mversir. School of Pharmacy is one step closer to accredi- --• ~..rencsr- Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) ----- ... ecent.v ■•as granted pre-candidate status after a sight visit re; e;v by the National Pharmaceutical Board. The School is now : - '7 t-e rmai steps toward full accreditation, which can only be ' tr-e nrst class graduates in the year 2000 .-.i rcur-year School cf Pharmacy program includes three years of tra= T'TTTT-T Of Ciinicai derkshiP at Pharmacies and "T,rcomPet|tiveprogram. 80 pre-pharmacy students are New TV studio dedicated In honor of local television pioneer Wilkes University's Stark Learning Qi.' Ji:. . ■__ ’ Looking over the SLC renovation plans ate Robert Saffian. Wilkes staff archil1^' Mife Hardik, job coordinator. PovJ Dr lames Merryman, associate professor of Sociology/Anthropology, holds class at VIPS day. Wilkes first VIPS day is a success Wilkes welcomed more than 100 VIPS to campus last semester, but they weren't your average group of dignitaries. Held in February, Very Important Prospective (V I.P.) Student Day was designed to give potential Wilkes stu­ dents a chance to experience University life first-hand. The high school seniors who attended were offered the opportunity to tour cam­ pus, ask questions and attend classes taught by Wilkes faculty. The VIP students and their parents chose from a schedule of 40 classes such as "Writing and the Information Highway," "Creating Silicon Chips," "The Facts After 50," "Who’s Reading Your Email" and "Design of the Van Halen Concert Stage." Afterward, lunch was served in the Marts Center, where the students attended a Student Life Fair which provided insight on residence life, cooperative education, financial aid, and student activities such as Student Government, Programming Board, and Commuter Council. The VIP Student Day was one seg­ ment of a campus-wide program to enhance the University’s recruiting effort. The integrated approach includes a revised communications plan, a personalized calling system, computer admissions tracking and staff customer service training. Tom Shelburne epitomized the credo "think global, act local." so it's appropriate that a facility which prepares students to interact with the global community now bears his name, say his friends. In April, Wilkes dedicated its newly constructed television studio in memory of the local television pioneer and former owner of WNEP-TV, Channel 16. The Thomas P. Shelburne Telecommunications Center is a 13-room, 5,500 square-foot facility which provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on televi­ sion experience. "Tom would be especially pleased with it, first of all because he was a teacher," said Tom Bigler '93, professor of Communications, who served as master of cere­ monies at the dedication. "What an appropriate tribute," added Shelburne's longtime friend Wallace Stettler '90. "It's a tangi­ ble reminder of Tom's commitment to the community." Shelburne co-founded radio station WILK and later was chairman and president of NEP Communications. Prior to his death last year, he was a strong advocate for regionalism and promoting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as one region. Dr. Wallace Stettler '90 reflects on the life of his friend, Thomas P. Shelburne. "He did more than anyone to pull this region together culturally and economically and help us real­ ize the strength and growth poten­ tial of the Pocono Northeast,' said Wilkes President Christopher Breiseth. Transformed from a former stor­ age area in the basement of Stark Learning Center, the Thomas P. Shelburne Telecommunications Center features two full-sized pro­ duction studios, three editing booths, various classroom, offices and engineering control booths. The project was financed through the generosity' of the Shelburne family and several close friends. Wilkes students produce a daily news program and coordinate two weekly television shows in the stu­ dio. WOW!, an educational show for children, is produced weekly in conjunction with local station, WBRE-TV. A second program. "Colonels Corner, is a sports talk show which airs on local cable TV systems "In this studio, generations of future Wilkes students will be bet­ d ter prepared for a 21st century media age said Breiseth This is a very special day for the University" I Pmsidi’iil BreiseUi and Mrs. Catherine Sfii’lbunie unveil« plaque Ifctinq bene­ factors u’fio helped fund the Center. Builders, Inc. 4 5 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Men’s Basketball Even before they began Dan? Clancy reaches for the basket in a celebrated post-season match up against Cabrini College. Colonels Make History on the Court By Steve Bennett practicing for the 1995-96 basketball season, the Wilkes University Colonels had a big, red bulls-eye slapped right in the middle of their collective back. The national spotlight was shin­ ing on ferry Rickrode's mens' bas­ ketball team when it was announced that they had been cho­ sen as the preseason number one Division III basketball team by Sports Illustrated and Street and Smith's college basketball magazines. The Columbus Multi-Media Poll had listed Wilkes as their number one team, while Dick Vitale ranked them third. Then, The Sporting News slid lason Turner was the the Colonels into the fifth slot and Colonels' quiet leader and unstoppable in the paint. selected two Wilkes seniors— center Jason Turner and forward Matt LaBuda—as second team preseason All-Americans. And if that wasn't enough to make Wilkes a marked team this best 25-5, captured the school's year, LaBuda and fellow senior first ever Freedom League title, and guard Chris Parker had their pic­ finished second overall in the tures in major publications, LaBuda Middle Atlantic Conference. The in Sports Illustrated and Parker in first team in school history to Street and Smith's. receive a bid to the Division III All this pres­ NCAA Tournament, sure and the they had advanced team hadn't all the way to the even begun to Elite Eight of the practice. 1995 tournament But it wasn't before losing an as if the 11-point halftime Colonels lead to be elimi­ weren't deserv­ nated by Trinity ing of the acco­ College. lades. After all, So with the expe­ Wilkes was rience of playing in returning all the NCAA tourna­ five starters ment, and the from a 1994-95 determination and Mall LaBuda leas tfic Colonels' main man team that fin­ desire to be able fvliind the three-point arc and one of the fvsl ished a school to take it one step free-throw shooters in the country. further this season, the Colonels were on a mission: To make this season even better than last year. That they did. FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS Playing with a whole lot of heart and not relying solely on talent. Wilkes had their best season in school history, a 28-2, in this, the year Wilkes basketball celebrated its 50th anniversary'. It surely wasn't as easy as every­ one watching expected it to be. The fans and the media seemed to expect every' game to be an easy win, disapproving when the margin of victory' was narrower than pre­ dicted and placing more pressure on a team that actually didn't need any more. But as all good teams do, the Colonels understood that basket­ 7 �PROFILE -This team had a tremendous amount of pressure on it from the begin­ ning. We knew what the expectations were, but we just had to go our game." Dave Macedo *95 Colonels Guard 8 Wilkes Universe ball games are won on the court not in a magazine, a newspaper, or on television. With that in mind, Coach Rickrode began to prepare his troops for what turned out to be a wild ride through an incredibly exciting basketball season. "We tried to stay focused and pre­ pare for each team one game at a time," says Rickrode. “I tried not to think about the rankings. Despite early expectations, Rickrode did manage to keep his players on course. All year long, the Colonels played as a team— unselfish, yet business-like. At times, they executed to perfection. "This team had a tremendous amount of pressure on it," says Colonels guard Dave Macedo. "We knew it was on us from the begin­ ning. We knew what the expecta­ tions were, but we just had to go out and play our game." "We didn't worry about anyone's expectations," adds Turner. "Once you start living up to others' expec­ tations, you take away from the task at hand. We knew where we wanted to go and what we had to do to get there." The team was led by the heralded "big four," a quartet made up of seniors Macedo, Rickrode's under­ rated first recruit; Parker, the team's gutsy player who wasn't afraid to shoot the ball; Turner, the Colonels quiet leader and main man in the paint; and LaBuda, a dead-eye shot from behind the three-point arc and one of the best free throw shooters in the country. The season began on Friday, November 17 against Washington College of Maryland in the first round of the Widener University Tournament. The Colonels captured he first round game and eventually won what would be the first of two tournament championships. The second came during the Lehman College (Bronx, New York) Tourney culminating a three-game stretch Rickrode had planned to prepare the team for the long haul, a poten­ tial run in the NCAA tournament The Colonels breezed through th<le first ten games of their schedule before taking time off for the Christmas holiday. The players returned on New Year's night for a workout that was the first of what would be many practices as 1996 was just beginning. DISCOVERING MORTALITY For Wilkes, the first real test of the season came in the finals of their own Holiday Inn/Wilkes University Colonel Classic tourna­ ment. The Colonels advanced to the finals with a convincing win over Marywood College. Then they received what was believed to be Chris Parker iras lhe team's gutsy player. On two occasions he connected on game­ winning shots for lhe Colonels. much-needed wake-up call against St. John Fisher of Rochester, New York. Wilkes dropped its first game of the year in a matchup of teams that were both nationally ranked and top seeded in their respective regions. The Colonels lost 97-91, but the outcome may have been for the best. Finally they had some­ thing to build on as the sense of invincibility left the team. ' That loss did us some good,” says Rickrode. "Before that they thought they could just walk out on the court and teams were going to lie down." "We were able to feed off that loss to St. John Fisher," adds Parker. "We thought we could just go out and beat teams, but that loss showed us we couldn't just do that." What followed was a streak never before seen at Wilkes, as the Colonels ran through the Middle Atlantic Conference undefeated. There were some close games and a few scares, but each night there seemed to be a new hero. One night it was Macedo or Parker, the next LaBuda or Turner would lead the team to victory. But what made this team special was the role players. There was backup center Tim Burlew, junior forward Dave Clancy and 5-foot-9 inch backup point guard Jay Williams, who in one playoff game carried the Colonels on his back. These players emerged as forces to be reckoned with and made this group truly a team. Following a victory' over Lebanon Valley, the team that beat Wilkes in last year's MAC Finals, the Colonels advanced to the second round where they escaped with a two-point victory over Drew. The Rangers had a chance to win the game at the buzzer, but a threepoint shot attempt rimmed out and the Colonel season was still alive. The Colonels went on to defeat Susquehanna to capture the school's first ever MAC crown. “I think we spoiled some peo­ ple with all the 20-win sea­ sons," says Rickrode. “But for this team to go 18-0 in the MAC is quite an accomplishment. And. h. it wasn't easy.” Now the fun was \ supposed to start. The ® \ Colonels had reached Hjk1 the point in the sea­ son they had waited over a year to get to. It was finally time to exorcise the demons from last year, time to make a run toward the Final Four. In the opening round of the NCAA playoffs. lay Williams 9 �Wilkes Universe PROFILE CaMm. Gme Was ‘One for t^e It was the second round of the NCAA Division II! tournament and the Colonel basketball season seemed to be coming to an abrupt end. Then lay Williams took control. With his third straight three-point field goal of the final minute. Williams turned up the volume at the Marts Center to a deafening pitch, it shook the building that night. And the music produced by 2,400 charged-up fans may play in the heads of the Wilkes Colonels forever. "When lay hit some of those threes and the crowd roared." Wilkes forward Dave Clancy said after Wilkes beat Cabrini, 96-91 in overtime. "I said, 'This is what the NCAA tournament is supposed to be about. This is what 1 see on TV when I watch Sports Center. " The NCAA second-round victory was the final encore for the Colonels at home. And the largest crowd of the season swooned over the area's most incredible basket­ ball comeback. The players noticed. "That was the loudest I've ever heard it here." Clancy' said. "That was probably the best atmosphere I've ever played in." "When lay hit the one three and the crowd just exploded, your heart is up in your mouth,' Wilkes coach Jerry' Rickrode said. "You don't get that feeling very often." Then again, performances like that are rare. The Colonels trailed 75-64 with 3.-30 left in regulation and were down 78-70 with 45 seconds left in a season that looked lost. Chasing an outstanding Cabrini team with a deep blend of athletic talent, Wilkes finally caught up when Williams stroked his fourth straight threepointer with six seconds left. The 10 teams went into overtime tied at 82. "It was non-stop for 40 minutes, Clancy said. "It takes a lot to get back in a game like that. When you’re down and fighting to get By Paul Sokoloski Times Leader Sports Writer back, people don’t realize that takes a lot of energy' to get to that point. My legs started to feel a little bit tired. "Jay didn't look like he was tired at all," Clancy continued. "He must have had the adrenaline flowing." When Williams drilled his third straight try. bringing Wilkes within a 80-79 with 16 seconds left in regula­ tion, an ear-piercing gasp of hope flooded the Marts Center. "I couldn’t communicate with the guys during the game,” Rickrode said. It only grew louder when Williams made the biggest shot of his life, the three that saved the season with six seconds left. "Maybe on the street in front of my home, but never in a game," Williams said, when asked if he'd ever hit a shot so dramatic. And when Chris Parker sank the game's final four points to seal vic­ tory from the foul line, the delirious fans had the memory of a lifetime. "Chris Parker, when he made that last shot on the foul line, he was crying. I was told," Rickrode said. "He was so overcome with joy. The emotion is something you’re going to remember for a long time The team just has a no-quit atti­ tude." And for once, a gym full of cheers that may never stop. "The crowd," Clancy said, "was great." Excerpted with permission from The Times Leader March 14 edition. Paul Sokoloski is sports writer. Wilkes faced Allentown College After coming out a little sluggish the Colonels pulled away and advanced to the second round, where mighty Cabrini College awaited. And in what was the great­ est comeback in Wilkes basketball history, the Colonels showed that the game is truly never over until the final buzzer sounds (See sidebar, left). Trailing by 14 points with 1:35 ]ef[ in the game, little lay Williams took over. The tiny guard scored 14 straight points, including four con­ secutive three-pointers to tie and force a game nobody thought Wilkes could win into overtime. Once in the extra session, Williams didn’t stop. He scored six more points to lift Wilkes to a 96-91 win and send them to Lancaster, Pa. for the regional semifinals. "That game was a game that peo­ ple will remember for a lifetime," said Rickrode. "It was just incredi­ ble.” For his efforts against Cabrini, Williams was featured on a seg­ ment of ESPN’s Sports Center. "Jay Williams is the best point guard in the conference who doesn't start," says Rickrode. "Next year we’ll be doing so much more to get him involved." "1 just tried to step up and make the big shots when we needed them,” says Williams. ”1 felt it was just my time. Other times my job is to just distribute the basketball and had the same record as the Colonels and lost to a much weaker opponent, but still found a way to get the region's top seed. Wilkes went toe-to-toe with the mighty Diplomats for 12 minutes on F&M's home floor. Eventually though, Franklin and Marshall pulled ahead and came away with the victory and the right to move on to the Final Four. Though disappointed by what some may perceive as failure, the 1995-96 Wilkes University Colonels accomplished a season that will go down in basketball history at Wilkes University, and probably in the Wyoming Valley. There may never again be a team this good. The Colonels played with some of the best teams in the country, proving they could com­ pete on a national level. They achieved an 18-game winning play good defense." After Cabrini, it was on to face Buffalo State for a right to advance to the Elite Eight. After disposing of the Bengals, there was a matchup with top ranked Franklin and Marshall for the right to go to the Final Four. The F&M Diplomats 32 Chris Parker cuts down the net as a memento of the Colonel MAC Championship victory. Head Condi terry Rickrode. flanked by assistant coaches John Dunne and Matt McCaffrey. streak, earned league and confer­ ence titles, and energized the Wilkes Community along the way. Perhaps someday the players will realize just how good they were. But if anyone knows already, it’s their coach. "1 told the kids that they've had a hell of a career,” says Rickrode. "They shouldn't let the fact that they didn’t make it to the Final Four have an effect on what they have done. This group won 89 games in four years.” Even as the seniors move on, their coach is preparing for next season. And rest assured, if there's a film to be watched or a recruit to be seen, Rickrode will be there. By next year, he'll be ready to reload, instead of rebuild. Because basketball at Wilkes University has changed. And the whole country is watching. Steve Bennett covered the Colonels sea­ son from start to finish as a sports corre­ spondent for The Citizens' Voice news­ paper, Wilkes-Barre. 11 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe A Lifetime of Service “Love Has No Boundaries" the boundaries of his country and volunteered his dentistry skills to care for Jamaican orphans. He does it because he can. hometown values 1 I 0 I I Dr. CM poses with his dental assistant, Sally Keenan, and an enthusiastic group of patients in front of the lamaican dental clinic. By Christine Liheraski 12 In many lives, there’s a defining moment that can shape a person's spirit and direct the way his or her days are lived. For Dr. Thomas Check '50, that moment came in 1956 while visiting family in Czechoslovakia. Check, now a dentist practicing in West Norristown, Pa.. remem­ bers the day as if it were yesterday. I asked the priest of a small, poor village town what I could send him once I returned to the States, says Check, who attended Bucknell University Junior College from 1946 to 1948. "But the priest knew my couple bucks wouldn't change the village's situation and asked for nothing." The priest said the most important thing 1 could do was to always remember "Laska nema chranicov." Those three words in English mean "Love has no boundaries," and they changed Check’s life. Every year for the past 34 years, Check has travelled outside Check always knew that somehow, someway, he wanted to help others. Once he became a dentist, he decid­ ed he wanted to take care of the dental needs of individuals who had no outlet for care. "1 grew up in Wilkes-Barre and was educated at Sacred Heart, Coughlin and then at Wilkes," says Check. 68. "Values were always emphasized, no matter what school I was attending." Check studied biology at Bucknell University Junior College, which became Wilkes College during his second year. Dr. Charles Reif, along with Dr. Eugene Farley, made lasting impressions on Check's life. "Charles Reif was very instrumen­ tal as an example in my life. He had values, discipline and academic demands that had to be met," says Check. "And maybe most important­ ly, no matter how tough he seemed to be, he had a great sense of humor." Check and Reif met again at Wilkes University's 1996 January Commencement when Check received an honorary doctor of sci- Chech examines a young patient as part of the lamaican incre­ mental care program. ence degree from the University in recognition for his humanitarian efforts. "I didn’t know that Thomas Check was involved with volunteering in Jamaica until graduation," says Reif, professor emeritus of Biology. "It surprised me at first, but then I thought, he and all his classmates back then were pretty serious youngsters and would do well.” Dr. Joseph Marino ‘50, now an osteopathic doctor in Philadelphia, was one of Check’s classmates at BUJC. The two Biology majors stayed in touch and have remained best of friends. They’re so close, in fact, that Check is godfather to Marino’s 39-year-old son Michael. "Tom has always impressed me as being an optimistic person who is extremely positive about the future.” says Marino. "There is no doubt in my mind that he entered the dental profession thinking he could some­ how help people." e'®We didn't know what to expect our first year... People would ask us if would ever come back and we’d answer ‘let's leave it to the Lord’s hand.’ By doing that we managed to get back to Jamaica every year.Dr. Thomas Check ‘50 A MISSION TO HELP OTHERS Elizabeth Cliccli, Sally Keenan and Sr. Maria Garrelti. superintendent of Alpha Orphanage. After leaving Wilkes, Check attend­ ed Temple University for his dental degree and the University of Pennsylvania for post-graduate work in pediatric and oral surgery. In the 13 �PROFILE early 1960s, after establishing a suc­ cessful practice, getting married and starting a family. Check decided it was time to help others. His chance came in the form of a newsletter from the Catholic Medical Mission Board. The board was looking for a den­ tist to set up an incremental dental care program at Alpha Orphanage in lamaica. Check jumped at the chance and helped research, design and implement a program that annually measures decayed, missing and filled teeth and then evaluates and manages the increment of change. The program saves teeth instead of extracting them. In the spring of 1962, Check and his wife, Elizabeth, and their three children made their first trip to the country that has one dentist to every' 20,000 people. In the U.S. there is about one dentist for every 1.500 people. "We didn't know what to expect our first year and we were all a little scared," remembers Check. "People would ask us if we would ever come back and we'd give them our stock answer, 'let's leave it in the Lord's hand.' By doing that we managed to get back to Jamaica every year." Chech with Sr. Susan Fragier R.S.M., superintendent of St. John Bosca children's home. Wilkes Universe MORE THAN DENTAL CARE Through the decades, Check has cared for thousands of children at the Alpha Orphanage in the city of Kingston, and St. John Bosco Orphanage in the country setting of Mandeville, which established a dental program about 10 years ago. He says the orphan's dental prob­ lems are no different than those of children he treats in America. The big difference between the children, however, is that most of his Jamaican patients have been abused, abandoned or orphaned. Check recalls some very' sad, but inspiring stories about the children, but the one of an eight-year-old boy named Newton stands out most in his mind. The child suffered abuse from his father that caused his hands to be deformed and webbed The father had lit them on fire as a form of punishment. "But the most incredible thing about the story was what Newton said when 1 asked him how he felt about his father," says Check. "The boy said, 'I forgive him." Check believes it was the love and kindness the boy experienced at St. John Bosco that helped him for- give his father. All the children, says Check, are very grateful to the peo­ ple who run the orphanages, and to the volunteers who pay attention to their needs. "1 didn't realize until a few years ago how important it is to these children that volunteers come back every year," reflects Check. "They all come from dysfunctional families, so to feel the continuity of care by the same people has an enormous impact on them." THE HUB OF THE WHEEL When Check first started his work in Jamaica he spent about a month every year caring for the orphans. Now because of more volunteers, each dentist is only needed for two weeks. Volunteers from around the world, including England, Canada and the United States, now donate their time and skills. The program has grown from being housed in a farm shed at Alpha Orphanage to having two year-round clinics. In addition, the Jamaican government now pays for three full-time dental auxiliaries. "It's a very inspiring thing that Tom is doing down there," says Marino, Citation for Dr. Thomas M. Check Bestowed by Dr. Christopher Breiseth upon awarding of hon­ orary doctorate at Winter Commencement, January 23: Thomas M Check, a native of WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, you have combined your rich family and religious heritage and your professional expertise to serve humankind, not just in Norristown, your long time home, but in far away Jamaica. In 1962, you began a dental clinic in a refurbished farm shed in Kingston, Jamaica for the children of the Alpha Orphanage. You began by serving 600 children and youth, many of whom would have lost most of their teeth by the time they were in their twenties had they not received the dental care you proceed­ ed to organize for them. While you have mobilized other dentists and raised who is also Check's patient. "As a doctor myself, 1 don't know if 1 could do it. The customs are different, the medical malpractice laws are differ­ ent—Tom really goes out on a limb to help the program succeed." The ever-modest Check takes little credit for the growth of the dental programs in Jamaica. "What we're doing isn't a big deal. My wife and I just happen to be the hub of the wheel," explains Check. "But there are a lot of spokes that keep the wheel going." This humble manner is one of the reasons Diane Jellen, Check's patient, nominated the dentist to receive an honorary degree from Wilkes. In her letter of recommendation, lellen described Check as a person who helped me rethink my values regarding time, ambitions, self indulgence and the value of helping others." lellen is especially proud that her sons, Paul '92, and Jonathan '95, have the same educa- money from your own patients and friends to build this initial modest clinic into a full incremental dental care pro­ gram patterned after the World Health Organization's guidelines, you also con­ tinue to go each year to Kingston with your devoted wife and helpmate. Betty. to serve the children of the Alpha Boys' school and St. John Bosco School. Like the other dentists you have persuaded to provide this care, you pay for your own airfare and receive no remuneration except room and board. You exemplify that private generosity for the public good that is so much part of the American character and which you cited in an early article on Project Alpha in quoting Dr. Arnaud C. Marts, one of the founding fathers of Wilkes University. He said that this generosity "is the inevitable flowering of the very tional foundation as Check. "It is Wilkes alumni like (Check) who make a positive difference in positive ways," wrote Jellen. "It is Wilkes alumni like these that my sons, also Wilkes alumni, would do well to model." best moral, spiritual and cultural aspira­ tion, insights, experiences and inspira­ tions, over 19 centuries, of all the various racial strains that have merged in the creation of Western Man." You have drawn from the rich tradition of your Slovak heritage, being a Sokol of Assembly 59 and a member of the Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania. You have been a devoted son, husband, father to your three adopt­ ed children. Tfiontas C., Mary Rose and David and now also a grandfather. Your alma mater is proud to recognize your life to devoted service. By the power vested in me by the Board of Trustees and by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I hereby confer upon you, Thomas M. Check, the doctorate of sci­ ence. honoris causa, with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. found with the project." Christine Liberaski, former communica­ tions assistant at Wilkes, is a public rela­ tions specialist for Communications Solutions Croup, a Philadelphia-area public relations firm. FINDING MEANING March 1996 marked Check's 34th visit to Jamaica. He plans to contin­ ue his work in that country as long as the "Lord allows it." He says he and his wife are hooked on helping and they sur­ round themselves with reminders of the orphanages—photo collages on the walls of his dental office and scrap books at the receptionist's desk. One of the first things patients see as they enter his office is a poster that reads "Love Has No Boundaries." "I never wanted to be labeled a 'wooly-minded do-gooder,' I wanted to have purpose and meaning, concludes Check. "That's what 1 have Cheek with ii satisfied dental patient. 15 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Wilkes and the Susquehanna A River Runs Through It Wilkes University's histo­ ry has been inexorably linked with the Susquehanna River over the decades. The school's song has lilted to and fro with the flow of water evi­ dent just along the west­ ern edge of the school's grounds. Sometimes, that rela­ tionship has turned a tad adversarial. In June, 1972, the rage of Hurricane Agnes turned Wilkes's grounds into a muddy hinterland. Most recently, a melting of a vast snowpack in January, 1996, dictated the evacua­ tion of a buzzing campus that had just found its spring semester vibe. RIVER AESTHETICS Yet, despite the inherent risk of locating an acade­ mic collective so near to a majestic tributary', Wilkes University and her denizens treasure the aes­ thetic value of the geo­ graphic marriage. Take heed the thoughts of Karen Gould '93, a native of Pitman, NJ. "To me. the river added to the beauty of being at Wilkes,” she says. "Think about it. Would you rather have your school located next to a natural landmark like the Susquehanna or a I CD In January, rising river waters necessitated the evacuation of downtown Wilkes-Barre and the University. major road or highway?" The lure of the Susquehanna has even bordered on the mystical. Just ask Tom McGuire '85, the University's sports information director and former cross-country coach. "I was a runner during my years as a student, and I was familiar with our courses in my days as a coach," says McGuire. "It was very interesting to show the course to the other schools. Many times we would run along Nesbitt Park or other points near to the river and you would see the fog coming off of the water. Some of the other coaches would comment about the mystery of the Susquehanna." Although the Colonel runners enjoyed a natural affinity for their home course, the complexities of the water course some­ times caused unwanted problems. "I remember a particular race from 1981," says McGuire. "Part of the course was flooded. When we would explain to the other squads that some of the course was below the dikes, they used to think we were running in the river. Unfortunately, some­ times we were." RISING WATERS McGuire's runner's lament pales in compari­ son to the woes that the By James Clark '93 Wilkes student body expe­ rienced on January 20 of this year. At 7 p.m. on the 19th, the river was predicted to crest at 27 feet, 10 below the flood stage around the Wilkes campus. By 11 p.m. that evening, the Wyoming Valley’s flood plain was being voluntarily evacuat­ ed. The evacuation would become mandatory a mere eight hours later. As Wilkes's resident population was transport­ ed to College Misericordia in nearby Dallas, Pa.. Residence Life coordina­ tor Doug Lane '89 attempted to place the emergency in perspective. "When I was a student." he says, "I remember the river almost reaching its banks. (The Susquehanna) certainly adds to the cam­ pus experience, but here was a situation where it was causing a tremendous amount of trouble." Lane was one of several Wilkes staff members who managed the student dis­ placement that evening. "Everyone was very calm, he says. "We were instructed to access the dormitories and pull the fire alarms. I would say by I a m., the campus was evacuated for the most Part. It was a very surreal experience." So says Paul O'Hop, the University's vice president coordinated the evacua­ tion. "We have a plan that we follow when a potential disaster faces the school," says the former military officer. "First of all, we consider personal survival. Next, the school reconsti­ tutes. Then, we recover." O'Hop had nothing but praise for staff members who helped move equip­ ment that evening. "I’ll say this much," he says, "they were model employees. We found our­ selves in a very difficult sit­ uation. especially where the new classroom build­ ing was concerned. Even though we were covered by insurance, many of the valuable items were moved to higher ground. It was a complete team effort." I A LEARNING RESOURCE Wilkes's relationship with the Susquehanna isn’t always classified as dangerous, however. According to Ken Klemow. associate profes­ sor of Biology, the pres­ ence of the river on the campus environs adds to a student's educational experience. "There's no question that the Susquehanna has an enormous educational value," he says. "It's a resource that's used in various ways." Chief among those is the river's role as a natural laboratory. "The science students use the river in several ways," says Klemow. "We study river vegetation, ttT/iere’s no question that the Susquehanna has enormous educational value. It's a resource that’s used in various ways." Ken Klemow Assoc. Professor of Biology V �PROFILE Writing What They Know Flooding precipitates Presidential meetings Flood waters have brought United States Presidents to Wilkes-Barre on two occasions in the past 25 years. After the lune, 1972 flooding tfiat resulted from tropical stonn Agnes. President Richard Nixon presented a S4 ntillion check to Wilkes president Dr. Francis Michelini (right), say­ ing "this is one check that won t bounce, Dr. Mike." In February, Wilkes president Dr. Christopher Breiseth was one of several community leaders Io participate in a round table discussion during President Bill Clinton’s visit to the city (below and bottom right), wfiicfi followed small stream flooding and evacuation of the downtown water flow, water chem­ istry’. fish population—you name it." Klemow adds that the Susquehanna benefits undergraduates in ways that transcend its worth as a unique ecosystem. "When you consider the river"' he says, "you can t think only cf its scientific value fa u must also con­ sider its role ir. the culturai and business aspect of a Wilkes stude.';t r.--,r scends pure ecc.or. Dr Dale Ere-’■ . <itchair of Gecer . S’-jJi'.'.rz .A trerr.e-sc ■1 7 to study," he says. "If you go back as far as the 1800s, when the timber and mining industries were in full force, you'd find a river that's drastical­ ly different than what it is right now.” IMPROVING WATER QUALITY Bruns is upbeat about trie river as he champions its recent evolution. The acid content of the water has definitely decreased since the ' eydey of the mining industry.' he says. "You also have a lesser amount of sediment and heavy metals entering the water, although that is still a problem. "I would say that over the last hundred years, the river's water quality has improved by leaps and bounds. It's been gradual but steady" Such a diagnosis is good news to people such as Tim Sichler ‘85, a graduate assistant in Computer and Electrical Engineering who currently serves as the University's crew team advisor. "Our attitude is that you might as well utilize the river," he says." Yes. the water can be cold, but we try to man the boats on as many days as possible; we try to soldier on. But when the depth gets to be about ten feet, we abandon the cause. Until then, it's busi­ ness as usual.” That sentiment can be cited when considering the Wilkes experience through the years. In 1972, the campus was inundated with the "muddy water." In 1993, a flood scare caused tensions to rise in the community, only to be heightened by the 1996 evacuation. Paul Kanjorski "59, rep­ resentative to the 11 th Congressional District of Pennsylvania for more than a decade, has pro­ posed the harnessing of the Susquehanna's vast potential into a lakefront venture. It’s Kanjorski's view that such a focusing of the river's drawing power would only improve the quality of life in its surrounding communities. Whether or not such high-stakes enviroplanning would benefit Wilkes remains to be seen, but, as Klemow sees things, the Susquehanna is there to take advantage of. "The river can be tapped in so many ways," he says. "We've only scratched the surface of it." lames Clark '93 recently was hired as a copy editor at The Press of Atlantic City. southern New jersey's daily newspaper. The Faculty Authors Wilkes University We've all heard it; sitting in com­ position class, chewing on the edge of a pencil, staring at the long blank page with rows and rows of blue lines to fill- Write what you know, the professor says. Your thoughts are there, lust write them. And while undergradu­ ates still ponder which thoughts they may ). Michael Lennon have that are worth writing down, many of their men­ tors are taking their own advice. Professional, academic writing, once thought to be confined to the realm of articles in scholarly jour­ nals. has blossomed in a way unique to small schools such as Wilkes University. From full-length plays to third-edition textbooks, members of the Wilkes faculty have been busy chewing on the edges of their own pencils, writing—and Publishing—major works. Members of the Wilkes faculty embody a variety of writing genres; scholarly, trade nonfiction, and cre­ ative writing. "It is remarkable at a University like Wilkes, where the teaching load is heavy and teaching >s stressed, that we can produce authors such as these," says Dr. |. Michael Lennon, vice president for Academic Affairs. "It is a tribute to diligence and creativity." ON THE SHELVES AT WALDEN It is diligence, indeed, that would readily describe the work of authors such as Dr. Kuo-Kang Shao, profes­ sor of History. Shao's work, a book about Zhou Enlai, a Chinese policy maker, will be available later this year through St. Martin's Press. The book represents eight years of writ­ ing and research into more than 1,000 primary sources. Despite his meticulous work, however, Shao notes that he could have devoted himself even longer to the project. A similar sentiment is expressed by Dr. Dennis Hupchick, associate professor of History, who has authored three books about Eastern Europe, and co-authored and edit­ ed several more. While many of these works have been scholastic, his most recent solo project. Conflict and Chaos in Eastern Europe, was pub­ lished by the trade division of St. Martin's Press in 1995. Hupchick feels that many of his classroom discussions informed and improved his writing. As in the classroom, Hupchick takes a nontraditional approach to expressing his thoughts, and while he writes for an educated reader, one does PhD. to comprehend his not need al ---------. work. Hupchick sees writing as his opportunity to reach beyond the By Melanic O'Donnell '93 �PROFILE ^Knowledge is not a matter of notes, but what is in your head. If you’ve got interesting and different view­ points, get them out there." Dr. Dennis Hupchick Assoc. Professor of History Wilkes Universe classroom, using his students questions to shape the topics of his arguments. In fact, his next book, already in progress, will be designed to be used as "a student text, but not a textbook," he says. He stresses that any educational material, whether it be in lecture or written format, must be interesting above all else. "As a writer. I have to present something in a coherent and under­ standable fashion," he says. "That’s an extension of the classroom. Knowledge is not a matter of notes, but what is in your head. If you've got interesting and different view­ points, get them out there." IN THE UNIVERSITY SHOPPE What do nuclear reactors, alco­ holic beverages, and steroids have in common? Dr. William R. Stine could tell you. Stine, associate pro­ fessor of Chemistry, recently pub­ lished a third edition of his college textbook. Applied Chemistry. The book arose from the need to create a text intended for non-science majors, one that would demonstrate chem­ istry through everyday objects. In addition to relating chemistry to reactors, alcohol, and steroids, the latest COMING SOON TO A THEATRE NEAR YOU A- ■w- 35 cfW 1 \ Dennis Hupchick 20 edition also includes sections on radon, soap, and baking. In Stine s case, his teaching directly affected the development of the book. "In 1978, I was team teaching a class with several professors, called 'Chemistry for the Consumer.' a course for non-science majors in which we discussed relevant, inter­ esting material. There was no text, but every week we wrote more handouts, which developed into the book.” While the course no longer exists. Stine still uses the text in several formats. Currently, he is teaching it as a Special Topics in Chemistry course to upperclass science majors. Education majors also have read the book on a self-study basis. Additionally, the text is used at more than 100 colleges and univer­ sities throughout the country. "The material lends itself to being used at a lot of different levels," he observes. "There was definitely an established need." Stine is keenly aware, however, of the need to keep such a book cur­ rent, and is willing to publish fur­ ther editions when necessary. But a new project? "Not for a while," he sighs. De®°'s No stranger to the stage. Dr Bonnie C. Bedford, associate pro­ fessor of English, had her first play _ produced before she finished her \ bachelor's degree. \ Comprehensively, Bedford has \ had original works produced 25 3 \ times. But the past few years „\ have been different: her plays \ Sniper. Accident, and two ver- sions of Croup S.O.S. (one with an It is perhaps because of this that a||-female cast, one all-male) have Bedford could not envision herself been professionally produced at the leaving teaching to become a Adam Hill Theatre in Los Angeles. full-time writer. "Teaching California. Additionally. Sniper was makes me question everything I do. It adds account/® ' produced at the T. Schreiber Theatre in New York City, as well as ability." at Wilkes's own Dorothy Dickson Dr. Robert D. Stetten. associate professor of /.»38 Darte Center for the Performing Arts. It also was a finalist in the Psychology, found that Sundance competition, a writing his teaching subsequentcontest organized by the production ly inspired creative writcompany headed by actor Robert ing. "I developed a psy■ Redford. Bedford's screenplay. Watch chological drama to Fires, also was a semi-finalist at complement empiriSundance last year. cal-based knowledge So wouldn't teaching fledgling in the classroom, for exam­ writers seem a little dull to Bedford ple, a Personality class," he says. compared with all this excitement? From there, his work progressed Absolutely not, she says. She does­ to stage plays, staged readings, and n't view teaching and writing as radio plays, four of which have been separate processes—as she is produced on WV1A radio, and made teaching a class how to develop a available to National Public Radio story, she is writing with them. for broadcast. He still ties his writ­ Many of her students had the ing into the classroom, using the opportunity to witness the develop­ idea of a character study to explain ment of Sniper from the rewrite psychological concepts. stage to production. They even Stetten sees his moonlighting, offered criticism in her playwriting however, as a possible second workshop. career: upon his retirement, he For Bedford, educating students plans to devote himself to his writ­ about her personal experi­ ing full-time. ence as a writer is part of AND ON THE SYL­ her job. Students taking LABUS her class are often seeking All of Wilkes's faculty to become published or writers have found differ­ produced writers, and are ent ways to use their mate­ eager to learn about "the rial in the classroom, and business." Yet Bedford impress the value of writ­ feels that her responsibili­ ing upon the student as ty as a teacher is equally well. Hupchick notes that as important as her work Bonnie Bedford while he does not grade as a writer. his students on the quality of their Its energizing to work with stuwriting, he is more keen in making ents, she says. "It's exciting to students aware of writing blunders. 'scover talent and nurture it. Too "A paper that is not written well .,Uch out there can kill a writer, so I detracts from the content." he says. t Se a*1 apprenticeship style of Bedford believes that it doesnt f a5. ing'lts my role to guide and fac"'tate young writers." matter if her students decide to become professional creative writ- I ers or not. as writing creatively helps students in other ways. "Creative writers are more educat­ ed readers; they can pick up more subtle differences in a work. It also helps other Ly" types of writing, in that you come Bjk' . to understand the rules in a different way. Students who »K K way. ULUuciito wiiu Wp, , take a creative writ/ y ing class also can 7'.^ appreciate those who P- '■ . manage to succeed as writers, and recognize writing as a discipline that requires hard work," she notes. Vice President Lennon, an author himself, values the benefits that he feels students receive from faculty authors. "There is no professional academic activity that can con­ tribute to the classroom as writing or editing a book," he asserts. Lennon also values student input. "Student questions help you to not get too esoteric. You must think in terms others can understand. You must rejustify your viewpoint." Most authors can elaborate upon reasons why they feel they must commit themselves to the weighty' activity of writing large works. For some, like Shao, it is the devotion to a cause; for others, like Hupchick. it is a rewarding way to express their opinions. Still others feel a special obligation to write about some unique knowledge that only they may know. But Lennon best sums up why a teacher chooses to write: "It makes it real.” Melanie O'Donnell '93 is an assistant dean of Admissions at Wilkes. Sfie lias won several awards for her creative writing works. 21 �HOMECOMING Nfir Alumni Association president officers elected The ' •.■;> Dr ersm Ahc-m: Assotiatic-r. "ece~.t . ur.cenrer.t a change :r, feadersh.fp. .At its lune 8 meeting members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors elect­ ed William Goldsworthy '76, Suzanne Trosko z . Grum.-m •92, Elizabeth Ward 72 and William Miller '81 to the positions c-f president, first vice president, second vice president and treasurer, respectively. The new officers replace Colleen Gallagher 81, Fred Demech' 61 and James Ruck ‘78 who recently resigned after several years service on the board David Taylor '83 M’85 remains on as Secretary. The elections were held in accor­ dance with the Alumni .Association Constitution, which stipulates that vacancies which occur during a term of office be filled by vote of the board. Term of office is two years. Wilkes _ Wilkes University Alumni Mnrfr your calendar for Homecoming '96 *•“ M)0100 _ Pennsylvania — J Custom plates available to PA drivers The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has approved a special license plate spe­ cially for Wilkes University alumni. The special organization plates are blue and gold and include the Wilkes University' flying "W" emblem and the words "Wilkes University Alumni." Plates are available for Pennsylvania registered passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a gross weight of less than 9,000 pounds. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify', and personalized plates are not available. A one-time fee of S20 is charged for each plate. This fee is separate from annual registra­ tion fees. To order, complete the form on the inside back cover of this magazine and mail it to the Alumni Office with a check payable to Wilkes University. The Association must receive 300 forms before an order can be placed. Association plans “Big" trip to New York The Wilkes University Alumni Association is hosting a trip to see the new Broadway musical Big" on Saturday. September 21. Buses will depart Wilkes-Barre from Ralston Field at 9 a.m. The per­ formance begins at 3 p.m., and will be followed by a private reception and tour of FAO Schwarz hosted by Bill Miller ‘81, vice president of the world-renowned toy store. Buses will return to Wilkes-Barre at approxi­ mately 11 p.m. Cost for the trip is SI00. which includes transportation from WilkesBarre, a ticket to the performance 22 and admission to the reception. Other package options are $95 for show tickets only, $35 for the recep­ tion and bus ride only, and $25 for the reception only. A portion of the price benefits the Wilkes Alumni Association. Based on the 1988 movie of the same title, "Big" is the story of a 12year-old boy who suddenly finds himself projected into the body of a grown man. FAO Schwarz is one of the backers of the musical, which opened in April at the Shubert Theatre in New York City. Contact the Alumni Office for tickets. Planned for October 11,12 and 13, Homecoming 1996 promises to be a great weekend for reuniting with your classmates. Alumni events will kick off on Friday afternoon with the annual golf tournament and continue that evening at the Friday Night Frolic in the Annette Evans Alumni and Faculty House. Saturday's events will include the Top of the Hill celebration at the Munson Field House prior to the Colonel's football match-up against luniata. Afterward, meet your friends at Murray’s Inn for the Fifth Quarter party. In addition, the men's Colonels soccer team will meet Susquehanna at 11 a m. and the field hockey squad matches up with Delaware Valley at 1 p.m. Other weekend events planned include a Saturday night reunion gathering for alumni who lived in the River Street Warner Hall dormi­ tory. a Wilkes theatre production in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts, a tennis tournament and a brunch for gradu­ ates of Wilkes's MBA program. Watch your mail for Homecoming Weekend flyers which will further detail the weekend events. Or for more immediate information, con­ tact the Alumni Office. For further information on any Alumni activities, contact the Willies University Alumni Office: (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES-U, ext. 4130 Willies University P.O. Box I 1 1 Wilhes-Barre PA, 18766 Fax: (717) 831-4973 e-mail: alumail@colonel.csc.ivilhes.edu Bop1 niiniin io willed an nevi) Alutnni Robert Wachowski S'.». '9 I, known to many Wilkes aluuuu re. -Colonel Bob. recently revepied u position at Wilkes as assistant io the executive director of Alumni and Development -The University is pleased to wel­ come back one of its biggest sup­ porters." says Wilkes president Christopher N Breiseth. "Bob Robert Wachowski Wachowski will be an asset to Wilkes as we continue to improve our ser­ vices to the alumni body." In the newly created Alumni Office position. Wachowski helps coordinate alumni events, such as Homecoming and Reunion Scholarship fund approaches goal The Alumni Scholarship Fund is half way there! Sponsored by the Association, the fund will be used to provide scholarships to children of Wilkes alumni who attend the University. The total currently stands at approximately $5,000, midway to the $10,000 minimum required to endow a scholarship at the University. The Alumni Board of Directors is planning several fundraising events to bolster the fund, including the t hd annual Alumni Dinner Dance, which will be held April 5, 1997 at the Westmoreland Club, WilkesBarre. Donations to the fund are welOrne. Checks should be made > e |-0 unjversj|.y anj led to the Alumni Office. ’Hi..'...: | 1 ., |M||d|)u; / V,l| ; Vi'lilliii < i . , , y , ,, . I,., I,, i. , .. , III'' • _ . , .. VAi' hovy i'i r<Beynon M'85, ' uluiniii and d(-7c' *.pu,, ui For tire pu.i two y, ar. ha§ beep epipJoyi u 3$ substitute u i ■ r 4 the .... Wayne School District where j e also served as cheerleading and soccer coach. A 1989 graduate of Wilkes with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Wachowski served two years as a service representative for Sony Corporation before returning to the University to obtain a teach­ ing certificate in Mathematics During each tenure at Wilkes, he acted as the Wilkes Colonel, the liiiivricity masyet Jietn-’.i : —-cst : events, orgain.’ing p--p ■_■ll<::> nhil representing the Unneisit' ■ il ulumrii mid community events Wni howski was j student speak sr rtf birth 1989 mid 1994 Wilkes I oiruneiicement ceremonies and at llifi dedication of he Arnaud C Marts Center. In 1994, he received the University's athletic service award tor his work as the mascot He also was a finalist for a position as die Phillie Phanatic, mascot for the Philadelphia major league base­ ball team. The new Alumni Office position was created in response to an Alurnni Association report which called for additional staffing to achieve University and Alumni Association priorities. Wachowski began work at the University in May. University Events Calendar August 29, 1996 Thursday ❖ Summer Commencement' Convocation exercises September 14, 1996 Saturday ❖ Alumni Association Board of Directors' meeting, at Munson Fieldhouse prior to Wilkes vs. Widener football game September 21, 1996 Saturday, 2 p.m. •h New York City theater trip ;O see ''Big." Followed by FAO Schwarz alumni event. September 28. lq9o Saturday ❖ john Wilkes Club Dinner October 11-13, 1996 Friday tftrouyli SuHuari ❖ Homecoming Weekend October 12, 1996 Saturday ❖ University’Council meeting November 2. 1996 Saturday ❖ Alumni .Association annual membership meeting prior to Wftkes vs Delaware Valley foot­ ball game April 5, 1997 Saturday Annua’ Alumni Association Scholars:' p I '.md Dinner Dance M.iu 2-4, 1997 ❖ W.mmt WvW'.v. �mV-904SO Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS (01-95) spS'SSSSoh registration plate PO. BOX 68266 Organization or Compulsion? Fee: $20.00 In Pursuit of a New World Order A Dy Anthony L. Liuzzo, J.D., Ph.D. Anthony L. Liuzzo. I.D., Pfi.D., Associate Professor of Business and Economics, can De found "hanging tight" in his office at Willies University. coordinated by color and type of material, so it Is not uncommon for me to do a 'dark blue, delicate, cotloti wash." V 24 am organized. For years. I have been ridiculed, threatened, cajoled and misunderstood. But few will accept my compulsion without at least some feelings of discomfort. My office looks like an advertise­ ment from a furniture catalogue— computer hardware hidden; monitor tilting at exact 27.2 degrees; stapler and paper clips on the right side (all organized people are, of course, righthanded); scrap paper neatly aligned. My filing is up to the second and, in the event of my untimely demise, all of my work could be deciphered prior to the moment of my funeral. My office radio is always tuned to the weather station. My automobile serves as a monu­ ment to The Odd Couple's Felix Unger. It is always topped off with gasoline, its tires inflated to the exact recom­ mended pressure, its glove compart­ ment contents ordered with flash­ light, maps, flares and emergency towing information. It enjoys its weekly wash, and refuses to start if any one of its passengers possesses even an unlit cigarette. I never hang loose, only tight; refuse to cut anyone any slack; and I always play the symphony of my life from sheet music, never by ear. I am a fanatic about time. I am never late, and enjoy getting the "feel of a place" prior to my luncheon companion's arrival. I set my wristwatch daily to the atomic clock. I know precisely where I will be and what I will be doing during each minute for the next year, sleep exactly 7.63 hours per night and chew each bite of my food 31 times (I confess, I am a rebel at times). My home is immaculate. I employ the FIFO method for all foodstuffs and related items: rotating groceries, cleaning solutions, and toilet paper products. I am prepared for the diminished eyesight of my eventual old age, as my refrigerator is always maintained with milk on the top right, eggs in their container and mustard on the door shelf. My laun­ dry is coordinated by color and type of material, so that it is not uncom­ mon for me to do a "dark blue, deli­ cate, cotton" wash. I maintain paper trails for all of my business affairs. I possess every tax return that I have ever filed since my childhood, the original of every check I have ever written, all correspon­ dence (including Christmas cards) and a record of every incoming and outgoing telephone call. I own refer­ ence books and encyclopedias that would rival the Library of Congress. I can win any argument, about any subject, and can provide supporting citations and documentation in moments. I have never knowingly admitted to being wrong. Incidentally, I wish to thank all of those readers who wrote, who tele­ phoned or who otherwise expressed complimentary words for my past columns. A few even pointed out that, in the last issue of Wilftes Universe, I incorrectly cited the Declaration of Independence as containing the redun­ dancy "more perfect union," when in fact it was. of course, the United States Constitution. In light of my previous comments, I view my acknowledgment of this error as a new beginning for me. I resolve that tomorrow I will move my stapler to the left side of my desk! CURRENT REG. PLATE« TtTLE NUMBER 11 CURRENT EXPIRATION —E22--------------------------- —------------------------ MAKE OF VEHICLE YEAR If additional registration cards are desired, the fee Is $i.oo for each card..___________ I JR., me. Vast name" I -------- ■STREET ADDRESS ” first name ---- CITY , cards do you want? 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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - SECTION C �w I L K E S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine is addressed to a graduate who no longer maintains a residence at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mail It, with the corrected address, to the Alumni Office. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAI D PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/251b6a4cf71ac97a221a37d85efdb385.pdf d81f5191e5181b1540f9ed70deae88f8 PDF Text Text �PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE The making of a college town UNIVERSE Volume 3 •> Number 2 Editor Vaughn A Shinkus 91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editors Stephanie Geyer Krista Gromalski '91 Editorial Assistants Karen Jones Patty Mead us '98 Jean Pall Sports Editor Tom .McGuire 85 Executive Director of Alumni and Development Sandra Beynon M'85 Design Projects by Design Corporation Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President ]. Michael Lennon, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul A. O'Hop Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Paul Strunk Vice President for Alumni, Development and. University Relations by Universit/s ReiAzlcns Office and distributed free to b.Gcr.r : arc -ner.de cf the University Ccrn'TienCs, sug.s, and story ideas are-Ae.ccrned Submit ail CGrres;-.:.- denoe tc. Vaughn Sr..r-r j-s. ?..n. Manager, Uri.efi t;.'.Vnrec-Barre PA 18766. Or call 1-800ere.': nr 477? Faz f7!7j <n-4973. EmaJ- alumnjpjb^ j/Jkes? .wlkea.ed-j Contents The concept of promoting Wilkes-Barre as a college town now being embraced by area leaders will prove mutually beneficial for both the academic and business communities in the WILKES Profiles Wyoming Valley. Wilkes has a long-standing tradition of serving the community both in educating students of the area and in developing academic programs responsive to local needs. It was the foresight of early leaders of the community who first recognized the need for an institution of higher learning in the Wyoming Valley that led to the estab­ Dr. Breiseth lishment of Bucknell Junior College in 1933 at the depth of the great Depression. Community leaders also provided the impetus for the transition to the four-year Wilkes College 50 years ago. As the 21st Century approaches, we are exploring ways to further strengthen the linkage between the Wilkes community and downtown Wilkes-Barre. Given our location, Wilkes is inevitably entwined with the city. We approach the challenge of marketing the two entities in a cooperative and enthusiastic frame of mind. In all our communications with prospective students, we hope to convey the message that they will become part of a community which extends beyond the campus borders, a lovely small city on the banks of the Susquehanna River. In the same way, prospective businesses can be recruited to Wilkes-Barre knowing that their customer base will comprise students and faculty from Wilkes, as well as our neighboring institutions—King’s College, Luzerne County Community College, College Misericordia and Penn State University at Lehman. A tangible indicator of progress on this front will be the placement of interstate highway signs identifying the five institutions of higher education in our area. This cooperative venture, jointly coordinated and funded by the colleges, local businesses, the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry. Luzerne County and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, will ensure that motorists on Interstate 81 -ill identify Wilkes-Barre as a college town. We hope they will be enticed to stop, as well, to visit. To make the college town concept work will require a psycho­ logical change as we move from being the "old coal town." That change is underway, lust as Wilkes has modified our programs and services to better meet the needs of our students, the t eadershiP is encouraging merchants to identify and Ithe needs of our students and faculty and thus cultivate (Continued on page 14) Page 4 Visions of Grandeur Since named director of the Sordoni Art Gallery more than three years ago. Dr Stanley Grand has brought the gallery to a neu> level of prominence in the art community. On the Runway Page 8 Newly crowned Miss New Jersey. Melanie Joyce Bell is the third Wilkes student or alumni contestant to compete in the Miss America Pageant. So what's the allure? Page 12 Wilkes-Barre: Collegetown U.S.A. City leaders believe repositioning this former coal town as a college town will increase business traffic and ultimately improve the area's standard of living. Page 17 Marathon Man Revolutionary heart surgery cured a Baltimore podiatrist's irregular heart beat and altouui him to return home to compete in the Boston Marathon. Departments Cover Presidential Perspective — Cooperation is key to college tou-n success. Page 2 On Campus — Pharmacy School marks its official opening. Page 16 Colonels of Excellence — Wilkes coach accompanies team to Czech Reput’iic. Page 20 Alumni in Sports — Kevin Gryboski '93 pitches in the minor leagues. Page 22 Homecoming — Wilkes names neic assistant in Alumni Office. Page 24 Afterthoughts — Tony Littzzo predicts ireather u’ith the accuracy efan ecciraiiiist. w WILKES UNIVERSITY On the Cover-. Stanley Grand and Nancy Knaverii: the Sordoni Art Gallery. Photography 6y C. Siilunicfe Digital design by Projects By Design Corp. 1 �ON CAMPUS Wilkes Universe School of Pharmacy officially opens The 65 members of Wilkes's first pharmacy- class took the oath of the pharmacist at opening cere­ monies for the School of Pharmacy', held November 3 in the newly renovated Stark Learning Center. The newest of the University's four schools, the School of Pharmacy was granted provisional approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Education in A.ugust 1995. Wilkes also was granted pre-candidate status as part of the formal accreditation process by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education ■ ACPE i. This status was granted in July i996 after a complete review of the pharmacy program and the University. This is the accepted and recommended route to full accreditation, which can only be awarded after the first class graduates in the year 2000. The pharmacy program consists of five years of study leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy' degree. The school occupies the first and third floors of the Stark Learning Center. The first floor houses the new Pharmacy Information Center and computer labs, a model pharmacy and offices. The remodeled third floor includes the new anatomy and physiology' labs, pharmaceutics lab. five research labs, conference rooms, offices and accessory' rooms. Strunk named to top Development post [Paul Strunk has been named vice president for Alumni, Development and University Relations at Wilkes As chief advancement offi­ cer. Strunk will supervise the University's alum­ ni, annua! giving, planned giving, Paul Strunk community rela­ tions. and university relations func­ tions and will be the senior fundraiser for the institution Strunk joins Wilkes after J1 years as a development officer at the University of Scranton (Pa.j. He began in 1985 as assistant director of development with special respon­ sibility for corporate and foundation relations and later was named assis­ tant to the president. He served as both director of planned giving and director of annual giving before being promoted to director of devel­ opment and director of the capital campaign in January', 1995. A graduate of the University' of Pittsburgh and Scranton Central High School. Strunk was program coordinator for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in WilkesBarre and district executive of Forest Lakes Council of Boy Scouts of .America before joining the University' of Scranton. He is a member of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives Pocono Northeast Chapter, serves as board member and treasurer of Telespond Social Services, and as a board member of The Singers Guild in Scranton. Strunk replaces Thomas Hadzor who left the University in March to become associate director of the Comprehensive cancer Center at Duke University Medical Center. N.C. Wildes admits largest freshman class in years A heightened emphasis on student satisfaction and improved marketing efforts aided in the recruitment of the largest freshman class in recent history this fall, with more than 450 students enrolling at the University The fall 1996 freshman class is 23 percent larger than last year's, due in part to a campus-wide program to enhance recruiting and retention practices. In 1995, Wilkes contracted with an enrollment management consultant, Colorado-based NoelLevitz, to improve marketing tech­ niques. Other enrollment highlights: • The annual return rate of fall 1995 freshmen was 77 percent, up from 66 percent last year. • Of the 167 new transfer students from fall 1995, 72.4 percent regis­ tered for fall 1996. This is the best transfer return rate since 1989. • International student enrollment increased from 27 in 1995-96 to 40 for 1996-97. • A survey of students adminis­ tered in spring of both 1995 and 1996 indicated an increase in overall satisfaction in several areas. The campus-wide emphasis on recruiting and retention continues. Staff and administration are under­ going training designed to impart a better understanding of student needs, promote positive interaction, reduce job stress, and enable posi­ tive communication. In addition, the University recently held a fall visitation day for prospec­ tive students. Directed at high school seniors, the half-day program includ­ ed a complete overview of majors, faculty, facilities, students, athletics arid extracurricular activities. Determination is the key to success, Commencement speakers tell graduates Guests raise their glasses as Sandra Piccone presents the traditional toast to lohn Wilkes. Donors gather for annual John Wilkes Club Dinner More than 110 friends and alumni of Wilkes gathered on campus in September for the John Wilkes Club Dinner. The black tie event is held annually to recognize benefactors who con­ tribute $1.000 a year or more to the University. Guests were greeted at a cocktail party held in the new classroom/office building, overlooking the Fenner Quadrangle. For the first time in sev­ eral years, dinner was served in Weckesser Hall, a return to a tradition of old. Welcoming remarks were given by Rick Ross, a member of Wilkes's Board of Trustees, followed by remarks made by President Christopher Breiseth. Sandra Piccone, chairman of the 1996-97 Annual Fund delivered the traditional champagne toast to John Wilkes. For dinner, guests were offered a choice of beef tenderloin with bernaise sauce or chicken florentine with marsala sauce. "Wilkes University benefactors allow us to make Wilkes an excellent place to learn," says Claire Fox, director of Annual Giving, who planned the event. "Members of the lohn Wilkes Club lead in Illis effort." 'Nearly 70 graduates were awarded degrees at the University's annual summer commencement ceremony, held in August at the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center. Honorary degrees were presented to Gary Alt., Ph D, a wildlife biolo­ gist, and Colonel William Corbett, a retired Army career officer and long­ time friend of the University. In accepting the honor, both men cited determination as the key for success in life. "Don't ever be afraid to dream,” Alt told the graduates. "If you work hard and never give up. your dreams can become a reality. You must believe in yourself, or no one else will believe in you.” "We cannot let ourselves be satis­ fied,” added Corbett. "Drop that sack of potato chips and get off your sofa." The Eugene S. Farley Alumnus Memorial Alumni Award was pre­ sented to Merri J. Earl ‘58, a first grade teacher in Binghamton, N.Y. (see article page 23). In delivering the keynote address. PresMeiil Christopher N. Brrisctli miwils tl:<degrees <il Coiiuiifiiawiit cwdsrs. Colonel William Corbett accepts an honorary doctor­ al degree from President Christopher N. Brefsetfi. Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth encouraged the graduates to live by the example set by the three honorees, by living lives in harmony with their environment. "In the use of natural resources," Breiseth said, "be mindful of future generations of both humans and wildlife. In the nurturing of the young, be mindful of intergenerational responsibilities both to our parents and to our children and grandchildren who will inherit the earth we leave them." The invocation was given by Rabbi Michael loseph. and the benediction by Reverend Bette Poe. Remarks were offered by Dr. I. Michael Lennon, vice-president for Academic Affairs. Mary B. Rhodes, chairman of the student affairs committee of the Board of Trustees. Walter A. Placek, Jr. '61, chair of the faculty affairs council and Paula Van Fossen '97, president of Student Government Greeting the graduates Van Fossen commended the graduates for their perseverance. "You are the proof that working on that paper an extra hour does pay off.' she said. "Thank you tor being wonderful role models to us all.' 2 3 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe At first glance, Stanley Grand appears a bit out of place on the Wilkes campus. He exudes style as he strides about the gallery, impeccably dressed in a swank, tailored suit, his salt and pepper hair slicked perfectly back. It's a look more befitting of an urban sophisticate than a col­ lege administrator. Grand Sordom Art Gallery director Stanley Grand and coordinator Nancy Krueger in the main gallery. Sordoni Art Gallery Visions of Grandeur By Rebecca Steinberger '92 4 ■ In reality Grand is both Now in his fourth year as director of the Sordoni Art Gallery, he emanates the high standards and excel­ lence he expects from his gallery exhibitions. It's a quality that shines through in every show. Call it panache. "A gallery tends to take on the personality of its director," says Joe Butkiewicz, arts and enter­ tainment editor with Wilkes-Barre newspaper The Times Leader and a member of the Sordoni’s Advisory Commission. "At the Sordoni, you see it in the kinds of shows, with the community organiza­ tions and increasing sup­ port among the Friends." Indeed, Grand has worked tirelessly to devel­ op an invigorated art com­ munity around the gallery. He's also continued the Sordoni's 25-year tradition of exhibiting diverse works of art not typical of local gallery displays. "We have the most ambitious gallery in this area," Grand asserts. "We see our competition as institutions such as Reed, Oberlin, and Skidmore. Having a highly visible gallery in a university with strong academics is inte­ gral." Members of the interna­ tional art community are beginning to notice. An art review in a recent edi­ tion of Tfe Neu< Republic ref­ erences the Louisa Matthiasdottir retrospec­ tive that will be shown at the gallery in early 1997. Curators from the renowned Whitney Museum in New York City have sought catalogs from recent Sordoni exhibi­ tions, and the internation­ ally-known Print Quarterly quoted from another A small conference room across from the main gallery ftas been converted into a print room which accommodates 12-24 wife on paper per show. Sordoni publication. In addition, several Sordoni shows have gone on to appear in other venues. Yet, for all the prestige and international recogni­ tion, the gallery remains one of the region's best kept secrets. "It is the most important art exhibit space in Northeastern Pennsylvania," says Butkiewicz. "But still it's under used for the quality of work that's there." A TRADITION OF QUALITY EXHIBITS Opened in 1973 to serve as a cultural center in the Wyoming Valley, the gallery was established with gifts provided by the Andrew J. Sordoni Foundation. By deacces­ sioning art from the for­ mer state senator’s collec­ tion, gallery directors established an acquisi­ tions fund for the pur­ chase of art works. It is still used today. Housed in the Stark Learning Center on the Wilkes campus, the main gallery' premieres approxi­ mately seven shows per year, each featuring any­ where from 25 to 45 art pieces, depending on the scale. In addition. Grand and gallery coordinator Nancy Krueger recently converted a small confer­ ence room across from the main gallery into a print room. The extra space provides a venue for the exhibition of works on paper, creating a balanced display of art pieces with­ in the gallery' at-large. Exhibitions tend to have �I he Sordoni has been put on the 7: . /.. • ~ art map. Melanie Maslow Lumia Sordoni supporter on nationally known con­ temporary artists. Each year the gallery holds at least one blockbuster exhibit—shows that fea­ ture works borrowed from around the country' and are accompanied by a scholarly catalog. Recent blockbusters include "Between Heaven and HelL Union Square in the 1930s" and "Robert L. Schultz: Drawings 19801995." Choosing such exhibi­ tions can be time-con­ suming. The Sordoni staff plans shows three years in advance, since art work often must be borrowed from individual lenders, museums and galleries The pieces are selected by Grand and Krueger, who often seek inspiration from the vast artistic Wilkes’s proximity to The Big Apple and other major cities has other advantages for the Sordoni staff, as well as the regional arts commu­ nity. The gallery' has led a number of bus trips to exhibits in New York City and Philadelphia. Lecturing over donuts and coffee served along the way, Grand provides back­ ground on the artist and exhibit the guests are about to see. Such art excursions have been popular among art lovers and novices alike. Grand says. Two recent trips to the Cezanne exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art quickly sold out. Grand takes this role— as art educator—very seri­ ously. In addition to his Ph D. in art history to teach classes as an assis. tant professor in the art' department. He vieWsthe gallery first as a teaching resource, a point not lost on members of the University’s art faculty who recognize the impor­ tance of having a first-rate gallery in their own back­ yard. ii A NEARBY TEACHING RESOURCE Richard Fuller, chairper­ son of the department, feels it's important to expose his students to Sordoni exhibitions. Most recently, he took his class­ es to the Permanent Collection Exhibit, a dis­ play featuring selections from the gallery's 1500piece archive. Fuller applauds Grand for his skills in presenting the information to students. "He puts the exhibit in historical context for the ART 101 students and takes them through each piece," Fuller says. "For many students, the Sordoni is the only oppor­ tunity they have to see excellent works of art. If it were not for the gallery, they would never be exposed to the art world." The Sordoni is increas­ ingly becoming a player in that world, by way of the printed pieces become part of the annals on each artist. "We're really looking to become a part of the scholarly dialogue," he says. FRIENDS HELP SUSTAIN Like many art institu­ tions, the gallery, which remains free and open to the public, relies heavily on the support of its benefactors. More than 550 "Friends of the Grand and Krueger plan shows three years in advance, since art is often borrowed from throughout the nation. Other fund raising vehi­ cles include Sotheby’s Heirloom Discovery Days and a recent sale of Fine Art Limited Edition Lithographs. Melanie Maslow Lumia, a Wilkes trustee and member of the Sordoni Art Gallery Advisory Commission, commends Grand's efforts for reviving the newsletter and involv­ ing the business commu­ nity as a support mecha­ nism. "A high level of aware­ ness has been raised from companies with the cre­ ation of the Business Council." Lumia says. “The Sordoni has been put on the international art map." With the gallery' growing in space, support, and recognition, it would be plausible to think of relo­ cating the Sordoni to a larger space. But Grand remains content in the Stark Learning Center, explaining that perhaps sometime the Gallery will have the opportunity to move. It’s not an issue he’s concerned with at present, he says, and adds that the University admin­ istration has been extremely supportive of his efforts. "As long as the Sordoni Art Gallery remains acces­ sible to Wilkes University' and the community', it will thrive," Grand says. "We strive to further strength­ en Wilkes's reputation for excellence by consistently setting a high standard in all Sordoni activities." "We see the gallery tied to the big picture of Wilkes University." Rebecca Steinberger '92 is coordinator of part time pro­ grams at Wilkes. �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Miss America Pageant Wilkes women excel in scholarship competition The lights of an Atlantic City stage and the eyes of a nation upon her, the contes­ tant from Vernon, New Jersey deftly fell in line with other young women as they moved in rhythm toward the moment when millions would learn their particu­ lars. As magician Harry Blackstone and a bevy of male dancers twirled, tricked and tumbled while Regis Philbin paced off stage right, the 20-year-old biology major had her moment in the sun. giving a highereducation institution's scattered body of alumni, students and facul­ ty members a collective thrill. "Melanie Bell. Miss New Jersey, Wilkes University!" Yes. during the Miss America Pageant she was ours. For five seconds on prime-time network television, the school’s name was out there for all the right reasons, oddly enough for the third time this decade. Bell followed in the hallowed footsteps of Wilkes graduates Linda O'Boyle Zaneski I 4 8 h i i 4 7 I I I ^a"'e ^ce Be^ Performs her signature dance routine at the Miss America pageant, held in September in Atlantic City, N.J. 91 and Judy Fitch Guinosso '92 as representatives of a state (those ladies bearing Pennsylvania's ban­ ner) m the most recognized schol­ arship pageant in the history of such events. FAMILY LOSS IMPARTS DRIVE TO HELP OTHERS By James Clark '93 I Bell s presence was more than warranted, according to the Pageant's standards. Her platform, "Children in Crisis: Dealing with Loss and Separation," is rooted in the passing of her father while she attended high school. As Bell, an aspiring veterinarian who also boasts a distinguished dance resume, told the pageant's atten­ dees, "I handled my own grief process with the unconditional love of animals, my dedication to dance and by helping others." Her work in helping others face the loss of loved ones has led to her establishing a bereavement group on the Wilkes campus. Because of her leadership role in campus organizations like this one. Bell has become well-known among her fellow students, according to Jane Lampe-Groh, dean of Student Affairs. When speaking with Bell during one of her pre-pageant visits to campus, Lampe-Groh expressed the optimism shared by Bell's many Wilkes supporters. "I told her 1 hoped we wouldn't see her around here for a year," Lampe-Groh said. "We've arranged a three-day schedule for her so she can fulfill her duties as Miss New Jersey, but the Miss America sched­ ule would have precluded her schooling for a while." Alas, Wilkes's latest entry in the Miss America extravaganza didn't leave the resort town with a crown on her head or even a top-ten fin­ ish. But a mere two days before the pageant's hectic Saturday-evening spectacular finale, Bell took a rare break from an afternoon of rehearsals. With the sounds of the Carnival Cruise theme song emanating from a nearby piano, Bell stole away from a lunch of cod and Monterey Jack cheese to reflect on why Wilkes University has produced three Miss America contestants in the 1990s. Asked jokingly if Wilkes could now be considered a "pageant-con­ testant factory," Bell, clad in blue jeans, white sneakers and a gray sweatshirt, laughs aloud. "No, I just think it’s been a great coincidence," she says, adding that the personal attention inherent at Wilkes makes it easy for its stu­ dents to thrive in competition. "If anything, I think it's the one-on-one contact we have with our professors and fellow students. You learn to become sure of yourself and not be afraid to speak up. It definitely helps in pageants." ALUMNI CONTESTANTS LEAD THE WAY Former contestant O'Boyle Zaneski knows this well. The for­ mer Miss Pennsylvania became part of the pageant scene long before she received the state crown in 1991. Today, she is a new mother, a full-time nurse manager and the newly anointed Mrs. Pennsylvania, an honor bestowed to the winner of a pageant featuring married contes­ tants. In addition, she remains tied to the pageant world by train­ ing young women for competition at her Wilkes-Barre-based Zane Studio. Zaneski says the events have helped her develop public speaking skills that have been invaluable in her career and numerous volunteer activities. For that reason, it's one 66 I was so excited. Many people were incredibly nervous, but I couldn’t wait to go out there and have fun. 99 Melanie Joyce Bell Miss America contestant f ?r i 9 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe T Wilkes’s State Pageant Winners t.' ** ™ and color that generates some sort of pleasure in a beholder," he says. "In that way, I guess you could say the young women in these pageants are objects of beauty. "However, I remember Miss Bell being the only student in one of my particular classes to earn a 4.0," he adds. "She's really quite brilliant." \ I § I 1 INTELLIGENCE AND BEAUTY Linda O'Boyle Zaneski ‘91 Miss Pennsylvania 1991-92 Judy Fitch Guinosso '92 Miss Pennsylvania 1992-93 of the primary traits she strives to cultivate in her young students. "Some of the girls find the inter­ view portion of the pageants the most frightening," she says. "I tell them it's just important that they have an opinion and express it elo­ quently. The judges don’t grade you on what you say, necessarily, but in how well and strongly you say it." CRITICS SAY PAGEANTS PROPAGATE BEAUTY MYTH Still, pageants have been criti­ cized by those who believe that physical attributes, rather than ver­ bal expressiveness, are the most celebrated virtues of the contes­ tants. So why would a young women like Bell, who carries a 3.8 grade point average with minors in chemistry and dance, participate in a "beauty" pageant? "Miss America isn't a beauty pageant, it's a scholarship pageant," Bell counters. "You don't have to be beautiful to be Miss America. There are other qualities that the judges look for. They look at your platform and how you pre­ sent yourself." Melanie Joyce Bell '97 Miss Neiv Jersey 1996-97 And to those who disagree, she offers a more pragmatic rationale. "Well," Bell says, "I'm participat­ ing in pageants for scholarship money. What I want to become (a veterinarian) requires a lot of tuition money. Even though Wilkes is a great school, it isn’t inexpen­ sive. I'm just trying to get as much scholarship money as 1 can." Financial rewards notwithstand­ ing, the underlying premise on which pageants are built troubles many, including Holiday Adair, Wilkes associate professor of psy­ chology. "Without taking away from (Bell)." she says, "1 think pageants are a way of saying, 'Here's how we’re to treat women.' They're definitely one way to finance an education, but overall, I think they have a negative effect on the development of women's roles in our society." Stanley Kay, professor of philoso­ phy at Wilkes, takes a disciplinerelated view of pageants, but is quick to commend Bell's academic prowess. "In loose philosophical terms, beauty is an arrangement of line Lampe-Groh agrees with Kay's assessment of Bell and feels the same applies her fellow Miss America contestants. "I think when you look at that stage, yes, you see a lot of beautiful women, but you don't see too many unintelligent ones," Lampe-Groh says. "The program that Melanie is undertaking is very ambitious.” O'Boyle Zaneski, who also judges pageants, has heard from many Linda O'Boyle ZanesDi relinquishes the title of Miss Pennsylvania to I tidy Fitch Guinosso in 1992. e Bell takes a break with Miss Neiv Hampshire between rehearsals for the Miss America Pageant. pageant detractors during the course of her competitive years, and she's often countered their arguments. "1 earned scholarship money and, now. cash prizes,” she says. "1 learned how to be confident in front of people. Being successful in pageants has definitely opened doors for me." Former pageant participant Fitch Guinosso offered similar sentiment in a September 1992 interview with Wilkes-Barre's Citizens' Voice newspa­ per. "Aside from the scholarship money, the experiences were so valuable," she said. "It wasn't at all what 1 expected. I thought there would be a competitive atmosphere between the girls and that each one of us would be in our own little world. "Instead, we talked to one anoth­ er. we communicated ... 1 felt a bond with everyone." The camaraderie, along with the scholarship money and public com- I 1 munication skills the women devel­ op, are only some of the rewards offered by pageant competition, the women say. The thrill of performing in front of a crowd is also a major highlight, Bell says. "I was so excited." she says. “So many people were incredibly ner­ vous, but 1 couldn't wait to go out there and have fun. I've been danc­ ing for so many years, and it was definitely a highlight." But above all. she adds, the Miss America mystique is inescapable. "Without a doubt, it's definitely something 1'11 look back on and treasure, no matter how old 1 am or how far away 1 am from the experi­ ence,” she says. ”1 mean, it's every little girl's dream to walk on that stage with a chance to be named Miss America. I'm lucky enough to have lived it." James Clark '94. a frequent Universe contributor, is a copy editor with the Press of Atlantic City (N.J ). 11 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe Wilkes-Barre Cultivating an image College town, U.S.A. Wilkes President Christopher Breisetti speaks at a neies confer­ ence announcing a joint agreement establishing cross-registration between Wilkes, Kings College and College Misericordia. knowledge industry. They believe the Wilkes-Barre of the future isn’t a coal town, but a college town. The logic behind the concept is nearly indisputable. Greater WilkesBarre has five colleges—Wilkes. Kings College. Luzerne County Community College. College 2 Misericordia and Penn State Wilkes§ Barre. Working in concert with the business community, they have 6 great potential to contribute posi­ tively to the psyche and economy of the city, and ultimately make it a Wilkes-Barre, it seems, is a better place to live. city without an identity. Reaching that point, the leaders Once a prosperous mecca concede, will require changes in the for anthracite barons, the way the colleges interact with the city has spent the better city and with one another part of this century trying to Moreover, the area must overcome shake its coal town label an inferiority complex which shapes the way it is perceived. Just as the and redefine itself in the black mounds of coal residue wake of the industry’s haven't disappeared overnight, it decline. won't be easy to change public per­ Now, as the new century dawns, ception of an entire community. community leaders believe they But it can be done—indeed, has have found the answer to this been done-—in other cities across conundrum, if the city is to prosper, the nation. Tom Dennis, editorial they say, the demise of the coal page editor of Wilkes-Barre's The industry must give way to a growing Times Leader recently travelled to five O By Vaughn Shinkus '91 12 of the country's best known college towns to research a continuing series of editorial reports. The newspaper chose Amherst, Mass., Blacksburg. Va„ Burlington, Vt„ State College, Pa. and Fargo, N.D. as cities that might serve as a model for the transformation of Wilkes-Barre into a college town. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES SET COLLEGE TOWNS APART College communities, Dennis says, share traits which set them apart from your average metropolis, not the least of which is an over­ whelming aesthetic. In Blacksburg, bike paths and hiking trails inter­ lace with the streets and walkways of village life. Burlington boasts sprawling mountains and lake front parks. State College is surrounded by rolling countryside. Even cold, flat Fargo has cultivated parks which span 2,000 acres. "Definitely part of what is appeal­ ing about these places is that they are just so pretty,” Dennis says, not­ ing that with its river-front setting and location at the foot of the Pocono Mountains, Wilkes-Barre has potential to be a city as beauti­ ful as any other. Beyond physical beauty, however, college communities have attribut­ es which make them fine places to visit and live, Dennis says. Traits such as charm, culture, a love of learning and pride in the communi­ ty also contribute to their attractive­ ness . "Run down the list of criteria that improve quality of life and it adds up to college town," Dennis says. Cultivating these intangibles in Wilkes-Barre will take time, and many feel attempting to do so would be putting the proverbial cart before the horse. The first step in creating a college town environ­ ment is to open the psychological boundaries that exist between the colleges and the city, says Larry Newman, Wilkes-Barre City's direc­ tor of economic development. "From our perspective, there's a certain amount of misunderstand­ ing that we are magically going to transform Wilkes-Barre into a col­ lege town," Newman says. "It really has more to do with finding ways to better integrate the lives of the col­ leges with the lives of the down­ town businesses." Stephen Barrouk. president of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry', agrees. "1 see it as a mutually beneficial exercise for the schools and the community," Barrouk says. "The stu­ dent body and faculty offer a vitality to the downtown. For too long there has been a separation of these mutually compatible entities." Both Newman and Barrouk say they are changing their retail recruiting strategies to target busi­ nesses that will attract the college 96 For too long there has been a separation of these mutually compatible entities. 99 Stephen Barrouk President. Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry 13 �PROFILE population to the downtown. In doing so, they hope to create a syn­ ergy between students and mer­ chants that will have a positive effect on Wilkes-Barre's downtown economy. COLLEGES ONE PART OF DOWNTOWN SUCCESS Still, there are several pitfalls inherent in advancing the concept, the largest of which is economic. The 12-13,000 students that attend the colleges of Greater Wilkes-Barre pale in comparison to the 20,000 or more that attend college town schools like Penn State University or Virginia Tech. "The biggest barrier is the num­ bers," says Dennis. "In these other places, students account for a large part of the population. Students in Wilkes Universe this area just don't pack the eco­ nomic clout to drive the economy. Newman and Barrouk concede that Wilkes-Barre's students make up a smaller percentage of the pop­ ulation than those in places like State College and Blacksburg. They both note, however, that Greater Wilkes-Barre's combined college population is significant enough in number to complement other seg­ ments of the market. Recent suc­ cesses in recruiting office workers to the city will make the downtown dynamic even richer. "I don't think it will ever be a pure campus community, but there are enough students to make a differ­ ence." says Barrouk. "We have a base of a lot of young people that can make the downtown more youthful. PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE (continued from inside front cover) their business. A student-friendly downtown will increase the amount of foot traffic, as students and faculty alike are encouraged to view the city as an extension of their campus and participate in its social and cultural life. At the same time, the colleges are joining together to pro­ mote activities centered around the downtown area. It is too early to predict whether a joint collegiate center and bookstore on Public Square for Wilkes and King's students can be made financially feasible. But the very exploration of the proposal, at the same time Wilkes, King's and College Misericordia have signed a consortium agreement allowing students to cross-register for courses on each other's campus, is a sign of new thinking. These initiatives will contribute to the sense of commitment by the community and the colleges to the youth of our area. The future of both the city and the educational institutions rests in no small part on the success of these efforts. The first step in positioning the region for success in the knowledge industry will be in creating an environment where leaders in business and academia can thrive. By all indications, college towns have all the necessary ingredients. We at Wilkes are delighted to be part of the mix. 14 Area leaders hope Wilkes-Barre's Public Square will serve as a central gathering point for a diverse group of people. Adds Newman, "We won't be a college town to the exclusion of everything else. What makes the downtown so unique is that so many different people can come into contact with one another." Perhaps the biggest impediment to progress will be getting every­ one—students, merchants, resi­ dents—to change their attitudes toward their own community and toward one another. "Traditionally the downtown has been viewed as the DMZ between two colleges." says Newman. "That needs to be overcome. Perception is the largest barrier to break through." With that in mind, the city and colleges have joined forces to coor­ dinate a series of ongoing joint col­ lege events aimed at drawing stu­ dents from the five colleges togeth­ er in the downtown. The first was a welcome back student party held in September on Public Square with bands from each of the five colleges competing for the title of Best College Band. Afterward, downtown businesses hosted an "All College Mixer" at a downtown hotel. On the heels of this successful event, a committee of student and administrative representatives from the five colleges was formed to organize others For Halloween, the group coordinated a haunted man­ sion staffed by service clubs from the five colleges and held down­ town in the newly renovated Pomoroys building. And students from all five schools gathered at a Halloween costume contest and party held in the F. M. Kirby Center. In addition. Cafe Cinema, a monthly showing of independent films and discussions with independent film­ makers, was held downtown at the F. M. Kirby Center and promoted as a joint college activity SCHOOLS COOPERATE TO BETTER THE COMMUNITY The schools have begun to work together in more formal ways, as well. In December, Wilkes, Kings and Misericordia announced the adoption of a uniform academic cal­ endar and a cross-registration agreement which will allow stu­ dents at each institution to take classes at the other two schools. The decision opens the door for additional consortia! ventures such as joint faculty appointments and § <D CD O CO •5 Wilkes freshman Donna Talarico assists Disc jockey Jeff Walker al an all-college Parly held al the EM. Kirby Center. ' I d Kings College President Rev. James Lackenmier, C.S.C., Willies President Breiseth and Misericordia President Dr. Albert Anderson sign an agreement which permits students to register for classes at any of the three institutions. academic programming, valuable tools in marketing Wilkes-Barre as a college community. School officials agree that such cooperative arrangements will not replace the healthy competition in recruiting, athletics and academics that exists among the schools. Rather, they say it means that each will endeavor to practice enlight­ ened seif interest. "I don't see this pushing each of us toward specialization," says Wilkes President Christopher N. Breiseth. "This does not supplant competition." In addition to the other initia­ tives, Wilkes and Kings are consid­ ering a proposal to replace their campus bookstores with a com­ bined collegiate center located in the downtown. The idea, which is contingent upon negotiation with a third party bookstore contractor, has drawn mixed reaction from stu­ dents, many of whom are wean' of leaving campus to buy books. A sur­ vey of students at both institutions indicated that 60 percent have an interest in continuing discussions about the proposed center. Others, like Wilkes freshman Donna Talarico, are ready to pro­ ceed, full speed ahead. Talarico is so excited about the project that she's begun to adopt the parlance of an economic development officer. "That would be the building block for everything." Talarico says of the bookstore. "If we can increase foot traffic downtown, it'll really improve the overall image of Wilkes-Barre." No matter what the outcome of the collegiate center, projects like it mark the beginning of a new era of cooperation in Wilkes-Barre—the college town era. "We are a community in very sig­ nificant transition," says Barrouk. "I believe we will see a major transfor­ mation within the next five years. Progress is occurring as we speak." Adds Sue Kluger, executive direc­ tor of Leadership Wilkes-Barre, "It's a wonderful cooperative venture between town and gown. We're proud of our colleges and universi­ ties. Let's promote them." 15 �COLONELS OF EXCELLENCE Wilkes Universe Soccer trip is cultural experience for Wilkes coach Watching this summer as the Czech Republic played Russia in the European Cup semifinals. Wilkes women's soccer and softball coach Kevin Vrabel discovered that sports, like music, can be a universal lan­ guage. Vrabel was a guest coach travelling with a group of players, parents and coaches on a soccer and sightseeing trip to the Czech Republic. Having accepted an invitation to watch the televised event at the home of a Czechoslovakian soccer coach, the team found themselves fumbling through phrase books to communi­ cate with their hosts. "Nobody in their family spoke English, but the common bond was soccer," Vrabel recalls. "When we saw something in the game that we could appreciate, everybody collectively would yell 'YEAH!'" It was one of many things Vrabel and the 15 young players learned during the two-week trip organized by the Soca Organization of Charlottesville and Albemarle JVa.j, a league comprising 3,000 players aged 6 to 30. VILEMOV Vrabel was invited by the organiza­ tions president, a longtime friend. The 12 and 13 year-old players he accompanied had spent more than a year raising funds toward the trip, a soccer-based cultural journey planned by their parents. Landing in Prague, the group boarded a bus owned by members of the soccer club of Vilemov, a small village of 1,000 people two hours southeast of the city. Their interpreter was a local math and physics teacher and the only person in the enclave who speaks English. The group was housed at Castle Malaymov, a large mansion owned by Polish-Americans from Charlottesville. The group was the first athletic delegation to stay at the manor, which the family plans to develop into a center where college students can pursue central European studies. The American team played eight soccer games, finishing the tour with a record of 5-2-1. Vrabel says he was pleased that the team achieved a winning record even though they were playing teams that were bigger, faster, stronger and technically more sound. "Our kids did really well," he says. "We played Praha Juniors—the Prague league champs—and beat them, even though they were proba­ bly better soccer players. "It was sort of like that American stereotype—we're the underdogs and we're just going to keep running at you. Our kids had worked hard to get there—shoveling snow, cutting grass, washing cars for a year and a half— so there was a little extra incentive. And that made a difference in most of the games." But the young players took away much more than soccer triumphs, Vrabel says. Their initial preteen desires—a longing for McDonalds and convenience stores—quickly gave way to the reality of being in a foreign land and not speaking the language. Vrabel believes this was a humbling experience forthem, but one that will make them more appre­ ciative of life in the United States. "It was really interesting to see how introspective they could be," Vrabel says. "They found some positive things about it and some things they didn't like." Vrabel himself had an eye-opening cultural experience. During the stay he had the opportunity to visit the homeland of his Slovakian ancestors, a small town that bears his name. He and the interpreter drove five hours to Vrable, a Slovakian town of about 9,000 people. Crossing from the Czech Republic into Slovakia, Vrabel noticed a vast difference in the coun­ tryside. a difference also reflected in its people. "1 was treated like the prodigal son as soon it was brought to attention that I was American Vrabel who had come looking for my ancestors. It was like the town hall shut down They went just nuts for me." These lessons in cross-cultural friendship are ones that he will carry forever. Vrabel says. Both he and his players brought home a feeling of camaraderie—and reverence—that can't be learned from textbooks. "Sometimes Americans feel that people should adjust to us if they come into our country by speaking our language—I felt some of those things while in the Czech Republic. I was embarrassed that I didn't know more about their language and more about their culture." It makes you realize that it's a huge world out there and being American and speaking English is lust a little sliver of it." Boston Maratfion Surgery leads alumnus to marathon achievement Every Boston Marathon has a defining story­ line, be it elation, heartbreak or frustration. The pace and distance and yes, the mental taxation will break the strongest of runners. For Dr. John Senatore '79 just being part of the centennial renewal of America's greatest footrace was the fulfillment of a life-long dream. Born with an irregular heartbeat, he had believed it to be physi­ cally impossible. Then, while scanning televi­ sion, he happened upon a story about a new pro­ cedure that would cor­ rect the condition, which was once thought to be controlled only by med­ ication. affairs of the heart Senatore, 39, was a sprinter during his high school years in Weston, Massachusetts, but that was the extent of his run­ ning capacity. His heart would run away with itself when he asked it to do more. Even a class­ room exam in school, a form of cerebral yet sedentary competition, would accelerate his heartbeat. If he sat down too quickly, the problem would be there. A heavy dinner instigated the same runaway condition. Involvement in long­ distance running was out of the question. But thanks to surgery he underwent in 1992, Senatore was able to take part in one of the world's epic marathons. Before, he could only be a spectator This year, he was a participant. "Irregular heartbeats have bothered untold thousands,” Senatore says. "The discomfort makes you feel as if someone is sitting on Dr. Joftii Senatore pauses for a pfeto <K (lie top of Hedrtfreat Hid. By John Steadman Tlii’ Balfinwre Sun 17 �PROFILE Wilkes Universe your chest. You give yourself a carotid neck massage, even splash cold water in your face, to try' to ease the heart­ beat." 66 Growing ifp, I never considered there’d be a remote chance that I’d be able memories of all those races I watched have never faded. Jo/ih Senatore '79 RELIEF THROUGH SURGERY His condition has changed drastically thanks to a new proce­ dure perfected at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The surgery, performed by Dr. Thomas Guarnieri, involved inserting a catheter to bring about an accessory' pathway to the heart which allows the organ to attain its normal rhythm. Senatore expounds enthusiastically on the result. "After what was then new surgical option for patients, I was run­ ning within six weeks. I was able to sustain the pressure associated with distance running and found a stamina 1 never had before." Now Senatore is a prized patient. His regu­ lar training program totals about 35 miles per week. He’s twice completed the New York City Marathon, then went on to achieve what was once considered an impossible goal. The Boston Marathon represents a profound personal meaning for Senatore. As a child, he grew up watching the event. It was a family tra­ dition, the thing to do. His parents would take him to a location near the halfway point to enjoy the highlight of the Patriots' Day holiday— the historic road race from Hopkinton to Boston, a route of 26 miles, 385 yards, through such pleasant-sounding but punishing check­ points as Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Auburndale, then to Heartbreak Hill, Brighton, Brookline and, finally, the finish line. "Just to do it and be a part of it means so much," he says. "Growing up, 1 never considered there'd be a remote chance that at 39, or any age, I'd be able to quali­ fy. The memories of all those races I watched have never faded." BOSTON: A HAPPY HOMECOMING From practicing podia­ try in Baltimore to returning home to Boston more than 30 18 years later to run in the grueling, road-pounding effort is an accomplish­ ment in itself. After graduating from Wilkes with a bachelor's degree in Biology, Senatore went on to California College of Podiatry and later estab­ lished a practice in Baltimore. He now resides in Glen Arm, Md., operates two offices and is on the staff of the Union Memorial Hospital's Sports Medicine Center. His profession is an ideal fit with his avocation, allowing him to treat his own marathon-induced foot problems and not the bottom of Heartbreak even send himself a bill. Hill," he says. It's an unnatural under­ Senatore knew he was­ taking, to ask the n't about to chal­ legs and lenge the body to Boston carry you Marathon 26 miles I leaders, but and, don't I was elated forget the ’ to be 385 yards. among the Boston Marathon’ Baltimore But Boston was a happy Road Runners homecoming for club raising funds for the Senatore, whose wife, 3American Liver year-old son, mother, sis­ Foundation. And being ters, brothers and old involved with 40,000 other neighborhood friends runners in this momen­ were there to watch him tous 100th gala provides among the crowd of run­ an incalculable dimen­ ners. "They all met me at sion of enthusiasm. .Si I □ □ Senators poses before the start of the race in Hopkinton. Completing the Boston Marathon means more than he can put into words. In a way, he's climbed a mountain he never thought he would have a chance to chal­ lenge. The 100th running was a spectacular event. But for Dr. John Senatore, it was a family reunion, a homecoming and the realization of how far medical science has allowed him to run. Reprinted with permission from The Baltimore Sun, April 7. 1996 edition. Steadman is a spans columnist. 19 �Wilkes Universe ALUMNI IN SPORTS Kevin Gryboski '95 Wilkes baseball star pitches in the minors Every little boy that plays baseball dreams of some­ day being given a chance to play the game he so loves as a professional. For Kerin Gryboski 95, that dream has come true. Gryboski recently fin­ ished his second season with the Seattle Mariners organization pitching for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, a Class A team that lost in the champi­ onship series to the Western .Michigan Whitecaps. His first year in the organization, right out of Wilkes, was spent in Everett. Washington playing for the Everett Aqua Sox in the Rookie League. But while playing the game for pay is fun. iife in the minors is far from glamorous. “It is not an easy lifestyle.” says Gryboski. “You have to get up early to go on read trips, ail of which are by bus. We had a few trips during the year in which we rode the bus for eight hours, got there, played a game, and then Gryboski, center, meets Seattle Mariner stars Alex Rodriquez and Ken Griffey. went to eat fast food. That is probably the toughest part of life in the minors." “When we play at home things are a little easier,” Gryboski adds. ”1 share an apartment with several of my teammates and we take turns cleaning and cooking." A DEPENDABLE STARTER The Timber Rattlers are a Midwest League team based in Appleton, Wisconsin, a town of approximately 60,000 peo­ ple 20 miles south of Green Bay. The team plays in a stadium that opened just two years ago. According to Gryboski. many of the stadiums in the Midwest League are new and compare favor­ ably to Northeastern Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County Stadium. “The team we lost to in the finals. Western Michigan. averaged more than 13,000 fans a game in a brand new park." Gryboski explains. "It is a first class facility." Gryboski began this past season with the Timber Rattlers as a "closer." someone brought in to pitch when the game is on the line. He ended the year, though, as one of the team's most dependable starting pitchers. “I was all set to start the season in Lancaster. California, but after cuts were made at the major league level, it filtered down to me and I was sent to Wisconsin," says the 6'5" Gryboski. "It was cold and snowy and I struggled in the early going. Once they moved me into the starting rota­ tion. I got hot and went into the all-star break 6-0 as a starter." "In the playoffs I was pitching every third day and ended with a record of 2-1 and a 1.89 ERA." Gryboski says. "For the regular sea- By Tom McGuire ‘85 Sports Information Director son 1 was 10-5 with one save and a 4.74 ERA.” A power pitcher during his years at Wilkes, Gryboski struck out 100 in 138 innings of work this sea­ son for the Timber Rattlers. Gryboski was a four-year starter for the Colonels and helped the team to the 1994 MAC Baseball championship. He fin­ ished his college career with an 18-13 record, a 2.62 ERA and 195 strike­ outs in 205 innings. His 22 complete games are a Wilkes record. And while many of his teammates came from bigger schools, the fact that Gryboski played for a Division 111 school made no difference in the way he approached his career as a professional. "Yes. there is some dif­ ference from Division 1 to Division III, but you still need to be able to throw the ball over the plate, no matter where you are playing." While his numbers were good, Now Trading at Card Sflows... Gryboski says the Seattle Mariners want him to fur­ ther improve. That means there is no rest in the off season. "Seattle gives each play­ er a booklet and a video on weight training and running." says Gryboski whose brother, Brian, is a starter on Wilkes's men's basketball team this sea­ son. "I am to lift weights four times a week and run on the other three days. One of my coaches from Wisconsin is calling me once a month to check on my progress. They don't want me throwing until January when I will get ready for spring training." HOLDING ALL THE CARDS While Seattle is mindful of Gryboski's pitching, his agent is looking out for his business interests. “My agent (who is asso­ ciated with NBA star Charles Barkley's agent) usually calls me once a week to check and see how I am doing," says Gryboski. "He lines up endorsements for me, like the one I have with Rawlings. He also arranges for my appear­ ance at card shows in Wisconsi n during the season." Yes' that's right, the former s':ar hurler for the Kevin Gryboski Colonels has his own baseball card. "It was strange seeing my face on a baseball card because as a kid I was a collector," says Gryboski. "And now for someone to ask me to autograph my card is very strange." Another exciting event for Gryboski was a recent meeting with Seattle Mariner stars Ken Griffey and Alex Rodriquez when they came to town this summer. "The Mariners play each one of their minor league teams and when they came to Appleton I got a chance to meet both Ken and Alex,” says Gryboski. "The game couldn't be played because of some heavy rains, but the play­ ers did hang around and sign autographs." GETTING TO THE SHOW Ultimately Gryboski would like to make it to the major leagues, but is realistic about his chances. “The chances of anyone making to the big leagues is I in 1000. but at least 1 have the opportunity to pursue this dream.' says Gryboski. "Not many peo­ ple who play baseball are ever given this kind of opportunity, 1 hope my dream will be fulfilled. 21 �Wilkes Universe HOMECOMING Jennifer Bullock named assistant director in Wilkes Alumni Office Jennifer Bullock has been named assistant director of alumni at Wilkes. In this alumni relations position, she will coordinate alumni events, such as Homecoming and Reunion weekends and expand the alumni in admissions, volun­ teer development, senior gift, and student alumni pro­ Jennifer grams. She also is charged with developing the student alumni association and re-establishing regional alumni chapters, beginning in Philadelphia, New York and Washington D.C. A 1994 cum laude graduate of Lebanon Valley College, Annville. Pa.. Bullock earned a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in com­ munications. She brings several years experience to the position, having served an internship in Lebanon Valley's departments of development and alumni programs as an undergrad­ uate. She also worked for Bullock three years as a student caller for the school's annual fund cam­ paign. working her way up to phonathon supervisor during her senior year. After graduation, Bullock returned to the Wyoming Valley and accepted a position as a billing specialist for Events Calendar January 16, 1997 Winter Commencement Ceremony Arnaud C. Marts Center, Wilkes campus January 25, 1997 Wilkes vs. Scranton Basketball Reception 5-8 p.m. Arnaud C. Marts Center. Wilkes campus February 7, 1997 Alumni President's Breakfast Westmoreland Club S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre May 10, 1997 Alumni Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner Arnaud C. Marts Center. Wilkes campus May 17, 1997 Spring Commencement Ceremony June 13, 1997 Alumni President's Breakfast Westmoreland Club S. Franklin Street. Wilkes-Barre September 13, 1997 Alumni Association Board Meeting February 8, 1997 Alumni Association Board Meeting Weckesser Hall, Wilkes campus October 17-19, 1997 50th Annual Homecoming April 5, 1997 Alumni Association Board Meeting Weckesser Hall, Wilkes campus November 14, 1997 Alumni President's Breakfast Westmoreland Club S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre Alumni Association Scholarship Dinner Dance Westmoreland Club S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre May 2-4, 1997 Reunion Weekend 22 November 15, 1997 Alumni Association Board Meeting Annual Open Meeting Weckesser Hall. Wilkes campus The Times Leader newspaper, WilkesBarre. Bullock believes she's found her niche in college advancement. "It's great to interact with students and alumni. It's important to culti­ vate them into becoming active with the University," she says. Bullock plans to pursue a masters degree at Wilkes beginning next fall. "1 love working at Wilkes," Bullock says. "It s a very exciting place to be, it seems like the University is always on the edge of something new.” Bullock replaces Robert Wachowski, who left the University for a teaching position in August. —Patty Meadus '97 Scholarship Dinner Dance will be April 5 All alumni are invited to the third annual Alumni Association Scholarship Dinner Dance, which will be held Saturday April 5. 1997 at the Westmoreland Club, Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds from the event are applied to a scholarship fund estab­ lished for children of alumni. This year's event is being chaired by Thomas ('77) and Elizabeth Ward ‘72. Wilkes senior Paula Van Fossen is serving as student co-chair. Fiftieth Homecoming Celebration in 1997 Wilkes University Alumni ” w»00100 Pennsylvania JSjj Alumni Association offers custom plates The Wilkes University Alumni ^Association is offering specialized Pennsylvania license plates embla­ zoned with the Wilkes University emblem. Nearly 200 alumni and friends of the University have applied for the plates so far. The Alumni Association must receive 300 forms before an order can be placed with Penn DOT. Issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the special organization plates are blue and gold and include the words "Wilkes University Alumni.” Plates are available for Pennsylvania registered passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a gross weight of less than 9,000 pounds. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify, and personalized plates are not available. A one-time fee of $20 is charged for each plate. This fee is separate from annual registra­ tion fees. To receive an application form, contact the Alumni Office. The Alumni Association Board of Directors are making plans for the University's 50th Annual Homecoming Celebration, which is scheduled for the weekend of October 17-19, 1997. A number of events are being planned, including an all-class dor­ mitory and club reunion. For more information, or to help plan a specific event, call the Alumni Office. For further information on any Alumni activities, contact the Wilkes University Alumni Office: Top teacher receives Farley award at August Commencement ceremony ■ First grade teacher Merri J. Earl '58, has received many awards, including the nation s top honor for science and math teachers. But to hear her speak, its apparent that her greatest reward comes from the children she sees every day. Remember that children are our most precious resources." says Earl. "Encourage them to explore. Listen to their stories. Explore their discoveries. And above all, enjoy their innocence." In August, Earl received yet another honor in the form of Wilkes's Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award, which is named for Wilkes's first president, who devoted more than three decades to the advancement of the school. The award is given annually to an alumnus or alumna of any degree pro­ gram who epitomizes the characteristics of an educated person. Speaking at the ceremony, Earl said she was flattered to receive an honor which carries the name of a man held in such high esteem among her Wilkes classmates. "We were in awe of him,” she said of Farley. Earl, a first grade teacher at John R. Harshaw Primary School, Binghamton, N.Y., was awarded a 1995 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. It is the J nation’s highest such award, bestowed to only 216 kinder­ garten through 12th grade science and math teachers nationwide. (717) 831-4130 or (800) WILKES-U, ext. 4130 Wilkes University P.O. Box 1 ] 1 Wilkes-Barre PA, 18766 F<Ut: (717) 831-4973 e-mail: alui"ail&colonel.esc.wilkes.edu William Goldsworthy '76, president of the Alumni Association presents the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Au’anl to Merri I. Earl '58. In 1996, Earl was runner-up position for the National Teacher Training Institute's Teacher of the Year Award, and in 1993 she was named the New York State English Council's Teacher of Excellence. Earl is active in many professional organizations, including the National Councils of Teachers of Mathematics and of English, the Associations of Mathematics Teachers of New York State and of the Southern Tier, the New York State Reading Council, the New York State Reading Association, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children, the Parent Teacher Association, and Phi Delta Kappa. In her position at John R. Harshaw. Earl chairs the math committee and coordinates a parent bi-monthly dis­ cussion group. She is also involved with the Site Based Council. Staff Development Task Force, Assessment Task Force and Parent Volunteer Committee. Earl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary' education from Wilkes and an Master's of Arts degree in reading from S.U.C at Cortland. New �Wilkes Universe AFTERTHOUGHTS Hot Under the Collar How's the weather up there? By Dr. Anthony Liuzzo Associate Professor of Economics 4 As an economist. I am often asked to predict rates of interest, inflation­ ary' expectations, retail sales, and trade deficits. So, I am not totally unacquainted with how difficult it is to forecast with reasonable accuracy, and I know the feeling of embarrass­ ment associated with being proved incorrect. But, how is it that meteorologists can be so wrong, so frequently, and never admit to their mistakes? Why does it rain whenever I wash my car, and why does the sun shine upon me as 1 tote my umbrella? I have never really comprehended the difference between a low and a high, and I invariably get the weather trivia ques­ tion wrong. Reports of the wind chill factor in the winter simply induce in me an increased level of shivering, and data relating to the temperature/humidity index in the summer evoke additional beads of perspira­ tion upon my brow. I wish they would hear my plea to cease reports on barometric pressure indices, and times of high and low tides, for they can rest assured that in no way do I plan my day around these events. I do not care about heat waves in the South, water short­ ages in the West, or deep freezes in the North. Similarly. 1 do not enjoy video clips of automobiles spinning out of control on ice-slicked high­ ways: nor bellicose children engaging in snowball warfare on days of school cancellations; nor, in this age of political correctness, depictions of swimsuit-clad females enjoying West Coast beaches. Nevertheless, I continue to be a weather junkie, clicking my remote control unit incessantly so that I can catch each network's affiliate's fiveday forecast. In this vein, I recently conducted a survey, in order to test the three major networks' powers of prediction. 1 must point out that the survey was not scientific, in that I did not take a random sample, nor did I measure my results for validity or reliability. I did not test for predictions of pre­ cipitation, nor the forms that such would take, since the weather fore­ casters insisted upon only providing ranges (forecasting, for example, four to twelve inches of snow). Furthermore. I ignored all references to comments such as "partly cloudy," "some sun," "mostly fair," and “could be some precip," since, in my hum­ ble, lay person's judgment, these descriptions are all the same. 1 sim­ ply took note of the forecasts for the high temperature for a period of sev­ eral days, and compared these to the actual temperatures, as the networks themselves reported. Network One was off consistently by six degrees, irrespective of how far into the future they predicted. Network Two erred by only three degrees, at least for the next day's weather—but as they attempted to go further into the future, they too ran afoul by six degrees. Network Three missed the mark by five degrees for the next day's weather, seven degrees for two days into the future, six degrees for three days, and only five degrees for four days. Presumably being farsighted offers some assistance in forecasting. My own method of weather predic­ tion is quite simple. I use no comput­ ers, do not stay in touch with the National Weather Service, and do not even possess a weather vane. I sim­ ply predict that the high temperature for tomorrow will be identical to that of today. Using this technique, I was off by an average of only five degrees for the period in question. And that's not too shabby—even for an economist. Liuzzo is associate professor of Business and Economics. He is the proud owner of six umbrellas. Launch riEISa Opportunity Your donations to Wilkes take students to places they never dreamed possible. Just ask senior Ann Marie Blasick. A mechanical engineering major, Blasick was among a select group of students accepted into NASA's Langley Research Summer Scholars Program. She spent last summer in Hampton, Virginia working on a nozzle to be used in the rockets of reusable launch vehicles. But she couldn't have gotten there were it not for the generosity of the Sorber family. The Merritt W. and Marjory R. Sorber Scholarship was established with gifts from the couple's children to help students who maintain an outstanding academic record. Preference is given to graduates of Northwest High School, where the late Merritt W. Sorber served as principal for many years. Having graduated from Northwest at the top of her class in 1993, Blasick was a perfect match. 'When you receive a scholarship, it's easy to think 'it's just money," says Blasick. "But it means more. I'm trying to give enough back so that they get a return on their investment." In Blasick, the Sorbers have a sound investment indeed. A Dean's List student and active student leader, she serves as record­ ing secretary for the Wilkes Student Government Association and a member of the Student Alumni and Academic Standards Committees. Blasick is treasurer of the Wilkes Chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and was the 1994-95 secretary/treasurer of the Society of Women Engineers. She is also a member of the Anthracite Region Student 5 Chapter of the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers and Sigma Pi Sigma, the National Honor Society for Physics students. in addition to the Sorber scholarship, she has received numerous other awards, including the > National Science Scholar ' Award and the National Society of Professional Engineers Education Foundation Luzerne County Chapter Scholarship. Blasick says she has become comfortable in these leadership roles largely because of the encouragement of her professors. 'I can honestly say that Wilkes is a place where I have never felt forgot­ ten,' says Blasick. 'I have had profes­ sors who have organized Sunday softball games, taken us on overnight field trips and given out their home phone numbers in case we become confused late in the night.' These are opportunities she believes she would have missed at a larger school. And she extends her gratitude to the scholarship donors who made it possible. 'I was able to come to Wilkes solely because of scholarship money. There was no way I could have attend­ ed a private school without financial help.' And no way she could have made it to NASA, either. 'At NASA, they didn't treat me like I was this inept student. 1 was able to contribute some­ thing. That's a great feeling.' And a feeling to be shared by the Sorbers, who have helped her get off the ground. 7 was able to come to Wilkes solely because of scholarship money. There was no way I could have attended a private school without financial help." Ann Marie Blasick �Collegetown, U.S.A. Community leaders are betting that Greater Wilkes-Barre's five institutions of higher learning—Wilkes University, King's College, College Misericordia, Luzerne County Community College and Penn State University at 4 Lehman— hold the key to economic prosperity in the city. LUZERNE © w I L K E S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED James P Berg Library If this magazine Is addressed to a graduate who no longer maintains a residence at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the corrected address, to the Alumni Office. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 1996 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8b88ff82375ec9c033208ae43d221583.pdf 0f51b1e6a806a710b623f31de7a74a51 PDF Text Text �I ' '■? \ . •' . V/v/« V' '' WIL F >' o ,rl K E t h e Edit 5 UNIVERSE y6 lume 5 • Number 1 It's Nice To Be Home. ■ ‘ - r the tickets found their way into the scrapbook, and after I After the suitcases were unpacked, after there was time. Time to reflect on what it all meant. irth of R&R, treated myself to a day's wor-----— . Editor Alissa M. Antosli '91 That's when I heard this story. Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis A conversation was overhea ^tween two women in Va., immediatelyfollowing the men's basketball Division III Champto. Associate Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 turned to the second and said, referring to a reception near the hotel lobby, Thefirst woman -----------,, . . . "Boy, those Plateville-Wisconsin fans are really proud of then lean.. Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Amy Sosik '98 Lara M. Lukesh '99 Mary L. Miles '98 The second woman corrected her, "That's not PlateviUe, that's Wilkes University." Sports Editor John Seltzlnger Executive Director of Alumni Sandra Beynon Nicholas M'85 Design Projects by liesign Corporation / "No it's not. they're the national champions. Listen to them cheer and scream for their players.'' "Believe me, that's Wilkes." Puzzled, thefirst woman asked, "Isn't Wilkes the team that came in fourth place? What are they celebrating?" The woman answered,"Wilkes." Administration What the woman in the story' failed to see was that 1,000 fans didn t travel all the way to Salem, Va., just to cheer on a winning team. They had been doing that all season. They went to celebrate their school. Feelings that laid dormant since graduation, feelings they never knew they could experience, couldn't be held back any longer. Christopher N. Breiseth, Pli.D. President There was something so magical about that time, something so intoxicating that they couldn't stop displaying their love of Wilkes, even if they wanted to. J. Michael Lennon, Pli.D. Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs I admit I wasn't a true-blue fan of any particular sport during my school days at Wilkes, and was way too busy with my classwork to properly show my Wilkes pride. And like many of you I graduated, threw myself head first into my career, got married and moved away. The only connections I felt I had to Wilkes were the photo taken of me accepting my diploma, that same diploma (now framed and mounted) and the latest copy of the Wilkes Universe sitting on my coffee table. Paul O'Hop Vice Presidentfor Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises Paid Strunk Vice Presidentfor Alumni, Development and University Relations Advisory Board William J. Goldsworthy 76 Alumni Association President Mary Ellen K. Alu *77 James Costanzo '76 Paul J. Domowitch '77 David A. Jolley 78 Lawrence T. Kuhar Donna O'Toole Sedor '85 Sara Shone '99 The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and is distributed free to its alumni and friends. Comments, suggestions and story ideas are welcomed. DOWN THE ROAD TO THE Fl! Wilkes pride 1 couldn't have been more wrong. Among the many lessons I took with me from this whole experience, I learned most importantly that it's never too late to find your way back to Wilkes. And when you do, Wilkes welcomes you with open arms. Departments You see, it was more than occupying a seat in the Marts Center, more than hoping for a win. it was the feeling of belonging, of exchanging handshakes and hugs with old friends. It was a feeling that no matter what you do in the world, how far away you moved, or how long it's been since you've given Wilkes another visit, Wilkes will always be home. But be careful. Once the spirit gets a hold of you, it won’t let go. Since the madness took over campus, every event has been affected by this feeling. Attendance has reached new heights, and laughter and camaraderie are the universal themes. Inside Cover From the Editor It's Nice To Be Home Page 3 Presidential Perspective Keep Ibe pride alive Pages 4-5 On Campus - II7/Zw breaks groundfor new $7.5 Million Student Center Page 9 Colonels of Excellence inducts 10 into Hall ofFam Pages 12-19 Alumni Journal - Dr. John Tiimer is named 1998 Fan Award Winner Page 20 Afterthoughts - Dr. Littzzt borne bis message Don't just take my word for it. Come out and see for yourself. You'll find a number of events being planned for the summer months in the Alumni Journal section of this publication. 1 only regret that I didn't let myself get caught up sooner. Sincerely, University Relations Wilkes University P.O. Box It! Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-WILKES U, ext. 4770 Fax: (717) 408-7820 E-mail: alumnipub@wllkesl.wilkes.edu Alissa M. Antosh ‘91 Sbtiilms 91 was named,AsMa^ I'ntvmv tn February, iwnajier Vaughn A Wilkes in 1991. She preniondy worked for than-.uv't 1,1 ^'ilkes. She received a H.A. in Hntfisbfro™ 0 ce ,H,l,'sp(tper and Morrison's llospitaliiy Group' �On the Cover Three cheers for Wilkes University! You did it. Just like those young men it who look Wilkes to its first-ever men's if ajj' basketball Final Four appearance, alumni, friends and family teamed thy h,t' '"ty. up to make this year a championship year for our University. 'Ip; Congratulations Wilkes! h,<T Uy Pres WILKES UNIVERSITY 0! g ial Pers ft,,. ' /,l(iyiTs« write this column on a lovely Sunday in May, I have just returned from celebrating 25th anniversary of the Nursing program at Wilkes. Asjane and I traveled home, via •doni Art Gallery where the seniors' art show just opened, we were accompanied on ilk by a student donning his "Final Four" hat. ‘th fdru fiy |j " they if people," he observed, "have said that the weekend in Salem was the best one ever sdl tile way to : ..a,.,,, went Io nJ,,.J,,, ver knew lhey could that the party after the second game, even though our men's basketball team lost insolation effort against Williams College, has been described as the best party ever at . The reception was attended by’ more than 500 people and brought students, faculty, lumni, parents and the community' together - united by Wilkes pride. i)4 thill they couldn't id to be in Salem, Virginia, to experience the depth of pride in Wilkes, which Coach ickrode and his team engendered. The positive emotions which burst forth from our 'ans who traveled to Salem to support the Colonels, was electrifying. lays :tl Wilkes, and like many of you I tway. The only diploma, that same t'erse silling on cal newspapers, television and radio revealed the power of positive thinking for both iversity and its neighboring Wyoming Valley community. S1TY ! 1 from this whole /ay back to Wilkes. Wilkes pride Departments loping lor a win. It wtts ids. Il wits a feeling that it’s been since you '<-■ tallness took over I new heights, ar Inside Cover I..r-slm • ‘r --: The $7.5 million structure will be the center of campus activity for students, staff and facul­ ty - as well as returning alumni and parents. I often speak of three qualities which strike me as the defining characteristics of Wilkes graduates: competence, confidence and humility' (but with burning commitment). Page 5 Presidential Perspective Keep the pride alive Pages 4-5 On Campus - Wilkes breaks groundfor new $7.5 Million Student Center Our men's basketball team showed this. And so do the many alumni 1 am privileged to meet, some at the top of their j professions who are die first in their families to have gone / to college. Page 9 Colonels of Excellence - Wilkes inducts 10 into Hall ofFame There is much to be proud of at Wilkes. We thank our Final Four victors for reminding us. Pages 12-19 Alumni Journal - Dr. John 0. Tinner is named 1998Farley Award Winner Page 20 Afterthoughts - Dr. Liuzzo drives home bis message inilier of events I at ion. . From the Editor It's Nice lb He Home Clearly, the challenge to this University is to build upon this positive feeling and keep it coming. The groundbreaking for the handsome new Student Center and Dining Commons indicates the level of commitment by our Trustees to Wilkes. Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth �WILKES S E U N I V E R Breaking New Ground F®irA $75 Mffllon Student Center , _ roundbreaking is underway for construction of VJa new S7.5 million Student Center/Dining Commons on West South Street in Wilkes-Barre. The 48,000 square-foot center, which will function as a gathering place for students, is the latest por­ tion of the multi-million dollar campus expansion plan dial began in 1993As part of the University's plan to Improve the avail­ ability of campus services, a full service branch of Pioneer American Bank will be located on the cen­ ter's first floor, to provide both deposit and loan ser­ A committee of students, faculty, parents, adminis ­ trators and trustees visited student centers al schools in several states to determine what features should be included in the new center. The best ideas were presented to the center's architectural finn, Highland Associates, who incorporated them into the layout. vices. The innovative and unique concept of c bining academics, business training and camp"1 banking will be quite beneficial. I . "We wanted to make sure the student needs were met, as well as the University's need to build a cert ter that compliments the architecture of our cam-' pus and our neighborhood," said Paul A. O’Ho Vice President of Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises and project supervisor. "This design is die result of thoughtful planning by our students, faculty, trustees, administrators and architects," said Wilkes president Christopher N. Breiseth. "This is an exciting time for Wilkes stu­ dents. They will have most of their extra-curricular activities housed in one central state-of-the-art location." Completion of the center is expected in mid-1999 Gene Roth '57, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; senior Heather Tahan; Student Government President CJ. Copley; and Wilkes president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth break ground for the new Student Center/Dining Commons. Functionally, the all-inclusive building will feature 48 rooms, including a food court dining commons that will seal 400 students. In addition, it will con­ tain a cafe, bookstore, student activities club, game vy hikes held a private ceremony to offici; W Pearsall Hall, the newly-renovated nu facili ty, in honor of Marion K. and Riclia Pearsall, of Dallas, Pa. "I am delighted that this building will stand two people who have done so much for their and for Wilkes University/' said Wilkes presic Dees Shares His Passion For Justice Law Center, a nonprofit group that maintains a pool of lawyers who specialize in lawsuits involving civil rights violations and racially motivated crimes. Today, the center receives approximately $17 million a year from 450,000 donors to fund its projects. In 1980. the center founded "Klanwatch,' a program that educates and alerts law enforcement officials to persons believed to be involved In organized racist activity. Klanwatch dis­ tributes an intelligence report that alerts them when such persons move Into their communities. "We, in some way, have to learn the value of each individual, regardless of the color of die skin, die tex­ ture of the hair, shape of die eyes, sexual orientation, gender, religion and politics. And that's not easy to do. It basically means we have to take a step beyond just gestures. We have to learn to love one another." Dees and his team have successfully taken on white supremacy groups such as the Klu Klux Klan arid the skinhead organization with results leading to impris­ onment of group leaders and monetary damages total,^uhnh IT>"arS|aWanlCd °" ‘l,Cir Cllent'S l,ehalf a result, his life and personal safety have been repeatedly threatened. Dees' lecture, titled "A Passion For Justice,” focused on the need for increased tolerance, acceptance and appre­ ciation of all groups represented In today’s society. Dees blended his slews on tile state of race relations in America with examples of real-life battles he fought for the sake of equal rights. "1 see a growing lrend in whHe our country's gone more conservative" DetS7 Zn 'The L During the civil rights movement Dees aided minori­ ties in court and helped transport marchers for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1971. Dees co-founded, and funded by direct mail appeals, the Southern Poverty dl'r"'B “ PriV!Ue aftem°°n Michael Frantz Pordue Univer vy7hen she registered al Wilkes, literally th W classes in 1993, Karen Munroe of Br Enrollment Services TA rrichael Frantz, director of admissions at 1 v liBiiena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, has been named dean of enrollment services at Wilkes, beginning June 1. Frantz replaces Bernie Vinovrski '69, who recently accept a position at California State-Fresno after serv­ ing as dean at Wilkes for the past four years. "The admissions staff, tinder Bernie's lead’1 center's well-rega^X' /n "8 T°leranCe'" the and s,udmls of K-12 school's natloX ship, has done an outstanding job ol pttl'i new systems into place," said president Christopher N. Breiseth. "Mike Fnu' worked with similar systems at BVU and b ed by the quality of the staff and the oppO' ties he sees at Wilkes." 1CXJIi During his four years as director at BVU.1 university has seen a 10.4 percent increas enrollment, achieved a 10-year high in ,rJ students and recorded its second and lour1' largest freshman classes in the school s bi v- A 1 I Left to Right: T<>,„ Biglvr LJ our young men and women in nursing." I am so worried today about this deep division we have along racial lines in this country and the poten­ tial it has for future violence," said Dees. Internationally renowned civil rights attorney, Morris Dees, delivered this message to a Darte Center capaci­ ty crowd as guest speaker for the 17th annual Max Rosenn lecture Series in Law and Humanities on April 4. A- Christopher N. Breiseth. "This beautifu bished hall serves as a first-rate facility for th v Professor; Frantz's responsibilities included leaders ”1' management, budgeting and expendd1"' financial aid planning, international nV1” rnent and graduate program marketing coordinal ion. could hardly conceive that a five-year, bi-coa department internship would launch her intc eight-member PhD program at Purdue Univt Lafayette, Ind. But, that's exactly what happe "I told my mother on her cellular phone whi. driving," said Munroe. "She was so ecstatic, s pull over to the side of the road." Munroe arrived on the Wilkes campus not kn where to go or how to get there. That is until Michael A. Steele, associate professor of B: Wilkes, stepped into the role of advisor and m Under his supervision, she began doing reseat paper dedicated to caching behavior in squirr Munroe garnered such valuable research and cessing experience that even after her transfer Arizona State to be near her family, she contir internship with Steele. Her west coast semeslei limited to data processing, through computers progressive technology: When she returned to ’ ing the summers and after graduation in 199: took a more hands-on approach. She worked I week observing squirrel behavior such as feedi and nesting in local parks. Munroe's commitment reaped substantial raw one ol less than a handful of students chosen �cam, tidt-in . need tu bund '•‘-•lure of our ■ 1,1 Ihuil A. ( ■’ 00(1 Aoxi11 ioi vi'lcd In mid i ■*f the tiofn/i Student (opfey,- and dopier V. fhei-.rih Student Pearsall, of Dallas, Pa. facility* includes classrooms, offices, computer laborato- ries, common areas and simulated hospital rooms for "I am delighted that this building will stand in honor of nursing training. two people who have done so much for their community and for Wilkes Universit}’," said Wilkes president Richard Pearsall's wide range of contributions to Wilkes Christopher N. Breiscth. "This beautifully refur­ include his service as chairman of the university’s bished hall serves as a first-rate facility for the training of endowment committee as well as member and (ormer our young men and women in nursing." secretary of the Board of Trustees, The couple recently made a donation to the university in honor of their follows Piogram. .issocialc pjyty.vw.' Vw James I- MwMMA lyfuriiyyl lo Wilkes with nu cob mevd vol',pm’ i« v.«v.tit that he will ut VM h.ls v'MQVUl V‘\l (UlUlV Mpdviih 'The trip w.b vvi\ iuyly.oi.ging inspiring" > ild -Mvuymui "I Ivuv a belter uiidciMAudiug vt tlw people. poll Ik’s. and ivlalkiivdd|‘‘< m bApdl AiaMa ' daughters, Amy, ‘82; Tnninra; and Yvonne. Purdue University Woos Wilkes Intern lines W7hen she 111 Wilkes, literally the day before W classes In 1993, Karen Munroe of Brewster, N.Y., revives could hardly conceive that a five-year, bi-coastal Biology department internship would launch her into an elite, eight-member PhD program at Purdue University, West Lafayette, hid. But, that's exactly what happened. Si..v<n I lit ..HvMnu-iilM-1'1'' "I told my mother on her cellular phone while she was driving," said Munroe. "She was so ecstatic, she had to pull over to the side of the road." ■ I i(«,'lix-y"’ I ■ , CsltV1’ ■1 v.ho,'. . vJ I'*''1-1' ' .. r. f"<! ' ■ Munroe arrived on the Wilkes campus not knowing where to go or how to get there. That is until Dr. Micluwl A. Steele, associate professor of Biologv at \\ ilkvs, stepped into the role of advisor and mentor. Under his supervision. she began doing research for a paper dedicated to caching behavior in squirrels. nationally, she'll enter the five-year PhD program major ing in ecology with a full academic scholarship and u stipend of $15,000 a year plus benefits, According to Munroe, "My internship at Wilkes not only increased my experience in the field, hul was the one key element to getting into graduate school. Without ll, I wouldn't have been chosen.’1 On her recent trip to Purdue, the University surprised her with a limousine escort from the airport and repeatedly wined and dined her in the hopes dial she'll sign up for their program that begins August 12, Munroe's ultimate goal is to become either a college biolo­ gy professor or a researcher. Joined by pioti’^oii and ndudldMhlM? from vaning dhi Iplinc-. Mvuiig.iu lied maim iiiilwNiU. |n Ihu y<i|>l|<d vih of Ihydali, Oimnnmi, givl lliuillv til Jeddah Im the linal leg p| ||gi hi|ii Mmryinaii wm’lwd i liiwh willi hiiiidi prnli^lllti! llliisl nl V.lgilH ggg: |:i||||..||i <| li) AiiiKili'ii Ila luiiiid noli" ahli; diiill>nl ii< a in iliit iiiih lini|i hi id h:i;lniido|ii IiuIwmd lh’J dirndl uni'Hi 'iili i* and dim'lli die Ihiilcd hhllia. In |||.'i ruip||; i ||||m| of die solmnlh liiiyii du-' ad’^niM'd |r<iiHoloK7 jib Wlll‘1..’ III.’ |h i iinend/ wl<iii|/ tin i -|ii|ilidiiii|i a dj.-'.laUM.- b;.llllllll/ I‘:lib;l lfll>l‘ '■‘"Hull 'll/ll /■iiiL-iii in, . Ufiibi i/ih/-li I /hli'lliii. �L K E S UNIV ERSE A Whole New World By Jason L. McCahan Bowman feels that he can now evaluate situations more thor­ T-torelgn travel gives students an opportunity to explore new T cultures, make new friends, and discover who they are. They tend to adapt the way they view other cultures and unfa­ miliar situations to their own lives. As a result, noticeable "New experiences GIS Prepare I For The Future changes in their leadership qualities and self-assurance arise oughly than he could before his trip. "I didn't have anyone to turn to for advice. I had to think everything through and weigh the pros and cons of each situation myself," he says."] knew that the outcome would be a result of my own decisions and there was no one to blame if I made the wrong choice." that can attract potential employers. allow students to develop a better understanding of who they really are and how they can perform in an unfamiliar surrounding." Karen Gould, class of 1993. Theresa Kramer, recipient of the Peking Chef Scholarship "Students who take advantage of study abroad programs tend to be more well-rounded individuals,’ says James I.. Merryman, director of international studies at Wilkes. I hey also tend to enhance their qualities ot independence, confi­ dence, communication and motivation while overseas. According to Merryman, an average of six students from Wilkes travel abroad each year. "Although western European destinations like London, France, and Germany are more pop­ ular, Russia, China, Japan, and the Middle East are offering greater economic and career opportunities." "While abroad, students are separated from their usual niche of friends and are surrounded by a new mix of people," says Karen Gould '93, who is a manager at the Council of International Education Exchange in Philadelphia. "New experiences allow students to develop a better understanding of who they really are and how they can perforin in an unfamil­ iar surrounding." Gould's international experiences directly influenced her career. "I made my travel arrangements through the Council of International Education Exchange (CIEE), fell in love with traveling and decided that working for a company that spe­ cializes in student exchanges would be perfect," says Gould, who majored in international studies with a minor in eco­ nomics. "The experience can really open your eyes to many opportuni­ ties," says Carrie Bohenick, a senior biochemistry major. During her trip to Scotland during the fall '97 semester, Bohenick says she also learned to interact with new people. "I lived in an apartment with eight others and met people from all around the world, which allowed me to enhance my com­ munication skills." for International Understanding, describes going overseas as "a crash course in independence." Once you get there, you realize everything you have is in your suitcase," says Kramer. A senior international studies major, Kramer says the time she spent abroad in Heidelberg, Germany, taught her to be inde­ pendent rather quickly. "At first, the Germans were not an easy group of people to meet socially," admits Kramer. Once classes started, Kramer made plenty of new friends, which she says will make her return to Germany this summer much easier. By K. Tracy Fabian - Til January 1996, the Wilkes-Barre area I close to repeating the disastrous Agnes 1972. As water levels rose, area residents I city officials for comfort and direction. As extensive technological sy stem put in plat Geographic Information System (GIS) Ce Wilkes University, officials will have all th sary tools right at their fingertips to protic During her first trip, she took a job as a bilingual customer service representative for WESTCom, an international commu­ nications provider, for some additional money. That job evolved into an internship with WESTCom's marketing depart­ ment, and now it will become the start of her career. comfort and direction when an emergency To accomplish this task, the GIS team of f staff and students work together using inti technologies to develop large-scale system ronmental analysis. Today, Wilkes has the "When I started the internship, I never imagined working in marketing," says Kramer, "I began to really enjoy what I was doing there and the company liked my American work ethic. It's an opportunity that I can't pass up. It will really test my independence." of mapping the entire Wyoming Valley, she which areas would be affected by floodwatt database attached to the map shows emerg sonnel which buildings would be affected, occupies the buildings and if those occupa Adding to both personal and character-building advance­ ments, international experiences can also have some profitable academic advantages. As a senior majoring in international studies, Cesar Vinces spent eight months in Portugal and learned to speak the native language of Portuguese. "Academically I learned a third language, socially any special needs, should an evacuation be sary. "We believe we have one of the more comp sive centers in Northeast Pennsylvania," saj I met a lot of people, and culturally I learned how to interact and adjust to the many different customs," says Vinces. James O'Karma, executive assistant of pi A native of Peru, Vinces speaks fluent Spanish and learned to speak English when his parents moved to the United States in maybe even business and industry will lie u: and grants, School of Science and Engineer "Everyone, including government, architect GIS. It's the wave of the future." 1986. "I think I also became more independent," says Bohenick. With the exception of language barriers, Bohenick believes that if she were offered a job anywhere in lite world, she could not only do it, but do it well. "Before I went to Scotland I always thought that I would settle for a job somewhere in Pennsylvania," recalls Bohenick. "Now I have the confidence to explore new places and meet new people." Z•• Bill Toothill, project manager for GIS ant "These students are international citizens," says Merryman. “Their international experiences give them a better sense of the political and economic connections in the world. These students can play a vital role in our integrating world prepared a map of the downtown and riverft economy." Luzerne County Engineer's Office. Remote Sensing Center says his team has al areas of Nanticoke as a pilot program for th "The map is ven’ detailed, down to showing Karen Gould '93 tours the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. ' My experience allowed me to grow as a person," says Biair Bowman, a senior in international studies. "1 realize an increase in my confidence level and I think I'm more selfsufficient." utility pole and manhole cover," explains To Using the center's 30 computer systems, valu approximately $-100,000, aerial photos, door­ surveys, computerized maps, and a wealth of graphic, topographic and environmental inft tion can be used to predict floods and provid. up-to-date information not yet available to ct some ways, became my family away from home." government and economic development offic Kheresa Kramer takes a minute to enjoy fbe natural beauty ofHeidelberg, Germany. �Pro i I e •rid Jate situation ns thOr. ■ didn’t have anyone i0 ■^'dting through and ■ation myself.- h -"•°fnlyown(leci;io nade the wrong choiu .. ; Peking chef Schola,.:„n scnbes going oversea mce you get Uaere. tr suitcase," says Kr; 1 Kramer says the tin Dave Skoronski, a senior earth and GIS Prepares For The environmental sciences major, with a minor in geology, feels the experience gained in both the classroom and as a work-study employee of the center, helped him become more marketable. He points out that there are many opportunities for Wilkes students to get hands-on, high technology training as part of their education, probably more than some students may realize. Fotor© By K. Tracy Fabian Tn January 1996, the Wilkes-Barre area came JL close to repeating the disastrous Agnes Flood of "I look advantage of ever)' opportunity that was available," said Skoronski. "This is definitely some­ Members of the GIS department engage in field experiments utilizing Ibe center's global positioning equipment In fact, Skoronski, who graduates in May, was Using this prototype as an example of their capabil­ 1972. As water levels rose, area residents looked to ities, the center was recently awarded a $1 million, city officials for comfort and direction. As part of an 4-year grant to map all of Wayne County, Toothill extensive technological system put in place by the explains that this map, when completed, will friends, which she sav Geographic Information System (GIS) Center of include a current and accurate road map that will is summer much easier. Wilkes University, officials will have all the neces­ be crucial in dispatching emergency response teams sary' tools right al their fingertips to provide that for the county's new 911 system. y, taught her to be in Germans were not a.’ Imits Kramer. Once ci. is a bilingual customer comfort and direction when an emergency strikes. an international committal money. That job To accomplish this task, the GIS team of faculty, TCom's marketing depart­ art. of her career. 'er imagined working in □ really enjoy what I was tiv American work ethic, up. It will really test my The information will be gathered from three very staff and students work together using intricate Department of Defense satellites to obtain exact technologies to develop large-scale systems for envi­ coordinates for every point on a map. Remote ronmental analysis. Today, Wilkes has the capability sensing processes the satellite images and of mapping the entire Wyoming Valley, showing photogrammetry processes aerial photos, removing which areas would be affected by floodwaters. A distortion and produces maps in digital format. sonnel which buildings would be affected, who "What separates GIS from just plain graphics," explains Toothill, "is the database information attached. With the computerized map generated by 1 also have some 1 senior majoring in s spent eight months in sary. the center, all a person has to do is go to an ative language of a third language, socially sive centers in Northeast Pennsylvania," says they need about that particular property will be Janies O'Karina, executive assistant of projects pulled up by the computer." ed to the United States in being a county GIS or 911 coordinator. According to Toolhill, the only certified trainer in Pennsylvania, the center supports the University's technology transfer program by completing projects fessional training. Toothill explains that many municipalities have recognized the advantages of overlaying data on geography for taxation, planning, real estate sales, snow removal, bus routes and utility planning. He adds that GIS can provide surveyors, developers and architects with more efficient designs and a wider database attached to the map shows emergency per­ any special needs, should an evacuation be neces­ t Spanish and learned to staff members. His future goal includes one day distinct sources. Global positioning systems use occupies the buildings and if those occupants have toms." says Vinces. immediately hired as one of the center's permanent for outside organizations, as well as providing pro­ er-building advance- I learned how to interact thing I've put on my resume." variety of ways to view a project. The demographic data attached to the maps produced by the GIS center can assist marketers in promoting the area for economic development. individual building, street or property, click on the "We believe we have one of the more comprehen­ dot attached to that parcel, and all the information Since the formation of (SIS in 1993, the center has completed projects for a wide range of organiza­ tions, including the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, the Wildlands Conservancy, and grants, School of Science and Engineering. "Everyone, including government, architects, and One of the pivotal aspects of this hands-on project is maybe even business and industry' will be using the practical experience and preparation available GIS. It’s the wave of the future." to Wilkes students. Bill Tootliill, project manager for GIS and the Proving that the teacher/apprentlce relationship is tens." saraM^w-" . them a better sen^ Remote Sensing Center says his team has already alive and well at Wilkes, students gain first-hand prepared a map of the downtown and riverfront knowledge of the technologies available at the GIS -lions in the world, areas of Nanticoke as a pilot program for the Center, preparing them for the job market. n our integrating Luzerne County Engineer's Office. "A lot of Wilkes graduates are Riverfront Parks, the National Resource Conservation Service, Pagnotti Enterprises, GR Fisher Surveying and many others. "We have some really talented people here," said 0‘Karma. "We'd like our alumni to come see the center and use it for their businesses." �KES UNIVERSE i I e Alumni Find Their Place In Cyberspace vttoz/ have been clearedfor take-off. Prepare for JL launch. 10, 9. 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2...WAIT! Wilkes-Barre, we have a problem. Wilkes is leading its alumni into the next century, but they don't know it yet. 'Th a recent national survey, the number one service requested by alumni was career networking" Sandra Beynon Nicholas M '85, executive director of alumni. Hold on to your computers. You are about to embark on an exciting interactive journey through cyberspace, with Alumni Connections On-Line Community. This cutting-edge, virtual campus in cyberspace is a place where alumni can go to find old friends, network for jobs, continue their education and get the latest news about Wilkes, all from the comforts of home. "Wilkes is addressing the needs of its alumni by providing this service through Harris Publishing of White Plains, N.Y," said Sandra Beynon Nicholas M’85, executive director of alumni. "We hope everyone will take full advantage of this truly wonderful opportunity." Alumni Connections On-Line Community lakes the concept of the Internet to its next level - a highly-interacllve gathering place that allows alumni to stay connected with each other and provides for the interchange of information, ideas, goods and services, support and guidance. Bulletin Boards Bulletin Boards are electronic "message boards" that provide informa­ tion on a variety of topics that interest alumni. They're a two-way forum for getting your messages to alumni and hearing back from them quickly and efficiently. Stay current with Wilkes events and activities and provide feedback on the same events, free of charge. On-Line Alumni Directory Keeping in touch is more convenient than ever with the Wilkes OnLine Alumni Director}'. An on-line version of the print edition, it fea­ tures full biographical data including current name, name used while in school, class year, major, occupation, business information, e-mail address, marital status, home and family information and hobbies. The director}' is driven by a powerful search engine that quickly sorts data by name, geography, class or occupation. Locate fellow alumni or update your own biographical information so friends can keep up with you. Access to the On-Line Directory is free to alumni who purchased the 1997 print edition, until the release of the next Wilkes Alumni Director}’. Others can subscribe at six month intervals for only $19.95. I ZXl.UMNI ■ I On-Line Gomtnuriitij From the main menu, select the On-Line Directory icon. Enter your User ID and password. Select Directory Search and enter the information you have. Press the Search button. Career Center Looking for a job? Seeking career advice? Have a job opening in your company that you would like to fill? Have you ever aspired to mentor younger graduates? If one or more of theses situations apply to you, then visiting the Career Center is a must. The free center is focused specifically on alumni career interests. It per­ mits Wilkes graduates to find great jobs ahead of the general public, It’s a great source of talent for those with jobs to fill, and it's an outlet for those with career and life experiences to share for the benefit of others. If that’s not enough, the center also provides on-line career counseling services, including career assessment and guidance from selected companies. Ihmmi_______ From the main menu, select the Career Center Icon. Enter your User ID mid password. Choose from Job Postings, Career Sites, Career Counseling, Mentoring and Resume Postings. rphe wrestling teain is in a Irani 1 The Colonels, who spent the year the Division I level, will be moving in III ranks for the 1999-2000 campaign season, the wrestlers battled through , injuries to post a 3-17 record. The baseball team is off to their b( 1978, posting a 20-12 overall record. JBiWMWil. From the main menu, select the Bulletin Boards Icon. Enter your User ID and password. Make your choice. Permanent E-Mail If you receive more electronic mall than postal mail, you need an easy to remember, permanent e-mail address that will never change, even if you change your home e-mail address or Internet Service Provider. Tell the world you’re proud to be a Wilkes graduate with your own permanent e-mail address - you (n>a 111 inn I .Wi I k&s.edii AU Systems are go. Up and Running... As the S This free service will automatically forward your e-mail to an electronic mailbox you designate. | From the main menu, select the Permanent E-Mail Address. Enter your User II) and Password. Enter your current e-mail address and follow the instructions. Yellow Pages Yellow Pages are a low-cost way for alumni to promote products and services to other alumni and to find what they need quickly and easily All alumni gel one free yellow page posting to promote a business or service. There is a charge for more than one. aaw— __ ------- ' From the main menu, select the Yellow Pages icon. Enter your User II) and password. L_ Choose Yellow Pages and follow the directions. Soon to Come... Personal Home Page An easy, step-by-step program will lead alumni through the process of developing a simple yet attractive home page in a matter of minutes, by utilizing simple graphics, photos and text The service will be available al year's end and is free for up to one MB of space. Distance Learning Programs and Educational Forums Alumni will be given Hie chance to continue their education and remain part of die Wilkes academic community. Tills feature provides die tools necessary to offer credit courses dirottgh a LISTSF.RV, dial will deliver course materials and student interaction via e-mail. Sign Up Io become pan of Alumni Connections On-Line Community: Visit the Wilkes web site at http://www.wilkcs.edu Click on die Alumni Section. Click on the Alumni Connections On-Line Community Link. Follow the directions to set up your password. Mission Accomplished. Wilkes Ind 10 Into Mali Of Fan by John Seitzinger Sports Editor ZAn Saturday, April 25, 1998. Wilkes inducted 10 new members into ill Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 1< those players, coaches and administrat made outstanding contributions to ath Bucknell Junior College, Wilkes Collegi University. Karen Johnson, 'Si, was a tliree-s[ Wilkes, playing softball, field hockey ai and was a Middle Atlantic Conference I Star in softball in 1983. She set records season, runs in a career, runs batted in career batting average. In 1982, she he to their only MAC softball title and an ’ berth for the first time in school historj Bill Layden, '69, was a football Stan Wilkes at a time when the Colonels wer up a 32-game winning streak. A defens Bill was a three-time MAC All-Star, as w three-time Associated Press second lean perfonner. He was also selected to the I. American team in both 1967 and 1968. honored in 1977 when he received the ’ College Centennial Award .as one of the greats in Colonel football history. Jeff Giberson. '79, played both base and football for the Colonels. In footbal he was a 1972 MAC All-Star. Giberson h four single-season passing records, four career passing records and two slngle-g records. In baseball, Giberson was a 191 MAC All-Star after hitting .350 with three homeruns and 15 RBls. J �P ro erspace 'ds nessage boards" that provide infomiaitcrest alumni. They’re a two-way to alumni and hearing back from md activities and provide feedback on Colonels of Excellence As the Season’s Change... n~the wrestling team is in a transition period. J- T he Colonels, who spent the year wrestling at the Division 1 level, will be moving into the Division III ranks for the 1999-2000 campaign. This season, the wrestlers battled through a rash of injuries to post a 3-17 record. T lie baseball team is off to their best start since 1978, posting a 20-12 overall record. With several ct the Bulletin Boards icon, issword. til than postal mail, you need an easy address that will never change, even if Idress or internet Senice Provider. ly forward your e-mail to an electron- the Permanent E-Mail Address. .word. idress and follow ir alumni to promote products and id what they need quickly and easily. ;e posting to promote a business or i than one. k the Yellow Pages icon. lllow the directions. ne... 'age lead alumni through the process of lome page in a matter of minutes, s and text. r’s end and is free for up to one MB g Programs Forums continue their education and : community. This feature provides lurv.-s through a LLSTSERV, that will it interaction via e-mail ions On-Line Community: ttp7/wHH.uilkv.'..edii on* On-Line Community Link, ip your password. plished. Willi only two Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom. League games remaining, the women's softball team knows just what they need to do - sweep. The Lady Colonels need to win both games against con­ ference leader FT.) C-Madison to earn a. berth. in. the four-team MAC Tournament They have posted a 19-12 record overall and are 9-3 in league play. First-year head coach John Seitzinger knew the 1998 men’s tennis team would need, time to grow. After all, the Colonels did not have a single senior dotting their roster this spring.. When all was said and done. Seitzingerwas pleased despite the team's 3-9 overall record and 2-5 mark in rhe Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League. Mail a Wilkes graduate with your own ^alumni wllkes.edu important games remaining, the Colonels are still in the hunt for a Middle Atlantic Conference and possibly on ECAC post-season playoff berth.. Wilkes Inducts 10 Into Hall Of Fame by John Seitzinger Sports Editor /■\n Saturday, April 25, 1998, Wilkes University Vz inducted 10 new members into their Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honor those players, coaches and administrators who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at Bucknell Junior College, Wilkes College and Wilkes University. Karen Johnson, ‘84, was a three-sport star at Wilkes, playing softball, field hockey and basketball, and was a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) AllStar in softball in 1983- She set records for runs in a season, runs in a career, runs batted in, and highest career batting average. In 1982, she helped Wilkes to their only MAC softball title and an NCAA playoff berth for the first time in school history. Bill Layden, ‘69, was a football standout for Wilkes al a time when the Colonels were running up a 32-game winning streak. A defensive tackle, Bill was a three-time MAC All-Star, as well as a three-time Associated Press second team all-state performer. He was also selected to the Little AllAmerican team in both 1967 and 1968. Layden was honored in 1977 when he received the Wilkes College Centennial Award as one of the all-time greats in Colonel football history. Jeff Giberson, ‘79, played both baseball and football for the Colonels. In football, he was a 1972 MAC All-Star. Giberson held four single-season passing records, four career passing records and two single-game records. In baseball, Giberson was a 1973 MAC All-Star after hitting .350 with three homeruns and 15 RBIs. As pitcher, Giberson had a career record of 11-2 with a school record 0.98 ERA. In all the years of golf at Wilkes. Mark Jarolen. ‘77, can easily be described as the best player to ever hit the links for the Colonels. He finished sev­ enth as a senior at the MAC Championships as his team qualified for the 1976 NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. Steve Leskiw, ‘76, starred in both baseball and football at Wilkes. On the baseball diamond, he was a first-team Small College All-American in 1975 after hitting .410 with five homers and 24 RBIs. In 1976, he was named a first team TOPPS NCAA District II All-American and first team All-MAC per­ former after helping Wilkes to a Division III College World Series berth. Leskiw was also a first team AllMAC performer in football in the linebacker posi­ tion. John Marfin, *70, posted a dual match record of 42-7-1 during his four-year career with the Wilkes wrestling team. He was a two-time MAC champion al 126 pounds, and was the MAC Championship's Most Outstanding Wrestler as a senior. At the national level, Marfia placed second at the NCAA Small College Championships as a senior. He was voted to the Wilkes Silver Anniversary Team as the Most Outstanding Wrestler at 126 pounds. W. Brooke Yeager, ‘64, was a standout on the wrestling team in the early 1960's when the tradi­ tion was just building. With a career dual match record of 29-4, Yeager was a MAC champion as a sophomore and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler. The Eady Gilnraefe wsrniem’* -earn hue a lxo;y. mx foisseis®®. fin’t-lhirgi their campaign with, a 2 '<r reared!. Stoimr Eeizexa. Bilker ’.vus •rr.ct aguir foe- anfo .leader <jifecsr.-eiy. Sl:u as- the school s mird att-te* feashngstorur wuh career relists. xv-rigmg Lie rallies per gmze: Biker mw-a mi:- zrec p'ixcf-. ar. foe all-time rei.:curdr-g Esc w.rfo ■boards. The esss golf bail c-'drijkceping then heads seosctL. fimsftrg wtfo. a -s-5 reared The Colonels swept a. ejax MX four days prior- to foe MAC Chomp yjnsEifps. hx finished Hfoi ar the league tournament .......... r.. I A two-sport; star ar WHkss. Charles Jackson. '51. was a member d? the hask=&.-5'J fessix while .dso playing on the first wo men’s scccer sajuads m ISH42* and 1950. Jackson helped foe daim thdr first basketball tournament tide at the Southern Tier Invitational in 1^9Jackson was selected to the AU-Tournament team from 1948 id 1950. He ended his career as the school's leading scorer and rebounder. Donna George. ‘69. was also a hw-spon stand­ out, both in field hockey and basketball. She earned the Most Outstanding Player Award for field hockey, in both the 1965-66 and 1966-67 seasons and was named the school's Woman Athlete of the Year, in basketball, she was the first woman athlete to ever earn the school's Scholar Athlete Award. John Reese is the second winningest coach in NCAA wrestling history with a record of 515-171-10. He is just the second coach to ever top the 500-win mark, joining Oregon Stale's Dale Thomas as the only two members of the "500" club. Reese coached the Colonels to 38 straight winning seasons and five undefeated campaigns. He guided his 1973-1974 team to the NCAA Division HI National Championship. (Left to right) Hal! ofFame Committee member Doris Saracino poses ti lth inductee Dr. Donna George '69 as Dr. George F. Ila IIsoit introduces former Wilkes University wrestling coach John Reese as one of the newest members oj the Hall of Fame. They are Joined by Wilkes presideal Dr. Christopher N. llreiselh. I �way toward their first-ever NCAA Division III The effects March Madness had on alumni were Final Four appearance, alumni found themselves caught up in a wave of pride comparable only to twister grabbing hold of everything in its path. truly incredible. Floods of calls poured into the Senior ccr-captain Mike Barrouk and his grandfather steal a pnvate moment together as fans Alumni House everyday with alumni looking for explode onto the court. ways to get involved. "From the Elite Eight round to the actual trip to With each nail-biting win, anticipation grew, "I've followed the team closely," said Jerry' Salem. Va. for the Final Four. I have never seen excitement reached an all-time high and ner­ Goldstein, a member of die Wilkes Board of such an emotional Wilkes campus." said Bill vousness became almost too much to take. Sure, Trustees. "It's just an exciting aspect of die Goldsworthy ’76. president of the Alumni all teams have their fair share of fans, but none University. I diink it s just a tribute to die school Association. "The campus was alive. It was excit­ like the group that clung to the Colonels in this, and what it's all about." ing just to be Uiere. You could feel the enthusi­ their finest season. "The Alumni Association had pre-game and post-game parties for the Wilkes faithful, helping to bring alumni together in support of one com­ mon cause - Wilkes," said Goldsworthy. "Our office received literally hundreds of calls a Goldstein, an investment banker on Wall Street, asm and excitement." "It was tlie most exciting experience I’ve ever "They were our sixth man out there." said senior went to great lengdis to show his support for co-captain Mike Barrouk *98. Wilkes. He took a flight from Long Island, N.Y. to As attendance at die sectional playoff games game against Rowan University. He left early "The whole school was just so spirited. There was reached over 3,000, alumni made their presence a lol of apathy on campus. It seemed as if known, rocking die Mans Center with cheers of Saturday morning to attend a meeting in Boston, Mass., then hustled back for the Saturday night nobody wanted to support anything that was "We Are..Wilkes U." Many went home as bumped sectional game against Hunter College. going on. Then, all of a sudden, we just came and bruised at die team, with hoarse voices, sore together.'5 hands and exhausted from the tension of diose "Watching the team grow, and the interest it last-second wins. created in the community, as well as at Wilkes, When the players showed up for die season’s first practice last October, they could never have fore­ seen their destiny and how their fate would turn around a campus, a communit}' and a fan base dial spreads throughout was no ordinary organizing a bus trip to Virginia to continue our show of school spirit, alumni pulled out their checkbooks without even blinking." And that’s not the only place alumni spent their Wyoming Valiev- got behind our team," said address announcer throughout the season. Goldsworthy. "Front page newspaper headlines "I have been to a lot of Division I! and III games and I don't know anybody who gets the support we do," said Wilkes coach Jerry' Rickrode. year. I had an unbelievable two yenre at .. amazing. n uulv ,, , "'as “■ The "1! "llfct dM"“Ihal I a able l0 share thXX F‘na! F°ur was Drasba. manager of the bookstore. "Clothing ..an cl ticket sales were phenomenal." Indeed \ they were. Due to the support of the "sixth " / man," sales climbed from $1,000 in March and lead stories on the TV news solidified die Wilkes pnde in all of us." Barrouk, Conway and Williams all graduated in 199^ from nearby Bishop Hoban High School. The trio played togedier for five seasons al Bishop Hoban, before making their college choices. Bodi Conway and Williams chose Wilkes, while Barrouk opted for Sl John Fisher College in New York. After two seasons Uiere, Barrouk rejoined his high school teammates at Wilkes. It was a decision that Mike Ls very happy he made. "It was a pretty exciting time,” recalled Don was exciting," said women’s soccer and softball coach Kevin Vrabel, who served as public Job,, SBi,^„ger. Sports Editor rphe men’s basketball team's ride to the NCAA 1 Division III Final Four was certainly special for all involved. But, it had a deeper meaning for this season's tri-captains, seniors Mike Barrouk, Matt Conway and Jay Williams. After all, it was the final time these three individuals, who have played togeth­ er since the eighth grade, would have die opportuni­ ty to take the floor together. hard earned money. Bookstore sales grew to out­ rageous heights. "The spirit was contagious because the entire the I Tiiled States. But this year for alumni. "When word got out dial we were Wilkes-Barre to attend the Friday night sectional had in my times at Wilkes.” said Heather Tali an ‘98, captain of die cheerleading squad. day," said Jennifer Bullock, assistant director Senior Tri-Captains End Careers on a Magical Ride \ Fans were well armed with 750 blue and gold signs, over 700 plastic pom poms, some purchased by the Alumni Association and some donated by the University of Pittsburgh, and colorful "Wu signs made and donated by the library. | of 1997 to $10,200 in March of 1998. to lead Wilkes M a 99.13 With each X- l*au« Of llw 'araUiW die season end with the SL Is Final Four. S pU‘ 'nto to the "There is no belter way to end your career than with a top to the Final Four” said Williams. "All of the players and coaches worked extremely hard diis sea­ son. It was great to sec all the hard work pay off Conway, who proved to be one of die team’s most inspirational leaders this season, feels that tile foun­ dation has now been laid for future successes. "I am really proud to be able to say drat 1 was part of this program. 1 dunk the cornerstone has been laid. Hopefully, the guys that are coming back and the 14? players who play here in die future will be able to build on what we’re done ” When asked whether or not he hud ever thought about making it all the way to the Final Four. Conway wasn't quite sure. ‘ 1 don’t think that you think about it m away that it preoccupies your droughts. But it was certainly In die back of every ­ body s mind." "I hope the excitement and pride will continue non campus," said Goldsworthy. "With this \ enthusiasm among die students, faculty XCUTo "Never before had I seen anything like this," said senior point guard Jay Williams *98, who has been a member of die basketball team for all four years. "The crowd support was tremendous all season." 1.000 tickets wore sold for the Final Four games in Salem, Va. Jim iwier, assistant execute e director c! the Midd. e Atlantic Con'eience presents the A.’.AC Championship plaque fa senior f captains A.’.ke Jay Ih.’ .ams and MnttCccv.av A\e wuukl be remiss ifwe didn't thank all of the people who supported us this season.' said Williams 'It was great to hare so much support from our fam­ ilies. alumni, fellow students, faculty and the local community. it just made the tnp ail the more spedal." .. ihnv mdlviduaK w .|] �UNIV ERSE A I » »» » >' — Journal Dr. John O. Turner Named 1998 Farley Award Winner "The Kirby Health Center became one of die premier lead testing facilities in the country and remains a reference lab­ ohn O. TYirner '61. director of the Kirby Memorial Health Center, Wilkes-Barre, was presented die 1998 Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award during Ma}' Commencement. Saturday, May 16. "Dr. Ihmer exemplifies the best traditions of Wilkes University and is being recognized for his outstanding accomplishments since graduating from Wilkes," said Sandra B. Nicholas M ‘85. executive director for alumni. .After graduating from J.M. Coughlin High School in 1957. Ihmer entered Wilkes College where he acquired a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and was awarded the Leadership Scholarship Award. Higher educational pursuits led him to Penn State University, where he was awarded a Research Fellowship en route to receiving a doctorate degree in chemistry in 1965. It was here that Timer got introduced to the intricacies of organic chemistry. With over 30 years experience in his field, Tbmer expanded his graduate studies in the professional field as a research chemist for the GAF Corporation and a research scientist for Sun Oil Company. As director of the Kirby Memorial Health Center, WilkesBarre, Turner was responsible for bringing a childhood lead poisoning program to the Wilkes-Barre area in 1975, at a oratory for the Communicable D;rease Center (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga.," said Ulmer "Today. Kirby receives lead and other toxic heavy metal samples on a regular basis from ad over the world." • Ulmer s efforts produced substantial results. A federal grant was awarded to Northeast Pennsylvania to help fund the technical needs of the project and once the system was in place, cities from all over Pennsylvania looked to the center "It's an honor to be select­ ed the 1998 Farley Award Winner. Throughout my career, I've often looked back fondly on my days at Wilkes." (■if I / -rmends and family saluted 68 graduates and two special honorees during Winter E Commencement as principal speaker Dr. John H. Larson, president of Luzerne Count}' Community' College, addressed the assembly in tlie Edward Darling, Jr. Theatre of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for tlie Performing Ans. Wilkes president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth provided a touching moment as he tendered honorary degrees to two of the area's most admired and respected doctors who not only found their own road, they paved it for future generations. ■ l| H y* spills. "lt‘s an honor to be selected the 1998 Farley Award Winner, said Turner "Throughout my career, I've often looked back fondly on my days at Wilkes." Reminder - Nominationsfor tbe Distinguished 1 onng Alumnus Award are still being accepted at tbe Alumni Office. Deadline to submit isJune 30, 1998. For application formsand criteria, call the Alumni Office at (717) 408-4130 or 1-800-WILKES-U, extension , I I J J fl 4130. I i.fej J Dr. Charles Myers IJ Welcome Aboard! The Alumni Association announces its new alumni board members. Seated from left to right are. Heather Shocker '94 (guest); Angel Raymond '96 (guest); Arlene Herron '76; Kelly Reunion Weekend Promises Fun for The Whole Family TZick back and relax this summer at the Udi IXannual Wilkes University Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 5, 6 and 7,1998. To honor the classes of '43, '48. '53, '58, '63, '68, 73, 78, '83, ‘88 & '93, the Alumni Association is planning educational and recreational activities to help reconnect alumni with each other and with Wilkes. And for die first time ever, child care services and children's activities are available Friday and Saturday. Registration begins Friday, June 5 and continues throughout Saturday. Golf enthusiasts can spend a day on Hie greens Friday al the Four Seasons Golf Club in Exeter. Tee times are reserved from 10 am. to 10:30 am. The class of '93 will gather at the Winner's Cafe of The Odyssey Fitness Center, 401 Coal Street. WilkesBarre, Friday night al 8 p.m. for their five-year class reunion party. Golf simulators, pool and fooze hall tables-will be on hand for alumni to enjoy. All other alumni will get die weekend started at Hie Blue and Gold Reception in die Dane Center for the Performing Arts on South and River Streets from « pm. to 11:30 p.m. ■n.e core Of Reunion Weekend activities are planned for Saturday, beginning al 9 ajn. with a chance for alumni to recreate their days in the classroom. A series of classes such as Starting Your Own Business, Introduction to tbe Internet, Stress Makes Me Sick and Jesse Janies: Businessman with a Gun will be offered until 11 a.m. Class photos will be taken during pre-scheduled class meetings from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday afternoon. Locations will be included in each reunion packet given out at registration. From noon to 2 p.m. alumni will unite for an oldfashioned barbecue to be held on the Greenway of the Fenner Quadrangle behind Stark Learning Center for an Ml Class Family Picnic. Then it's off to the park, Artillery' Park that is, where the even years will battle lire odd years in the reunion softball game from 2 p.m. to 3:30 P-m- As the class of 78 celebrates their 20-year reunion in Pickering Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., other class members will gather in their designated loca­ tions for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before head­ ing to the Henry Gymnasium in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports Center for the All Class Dinner. Alumni can dance the night away to the music selections o DJ Rockin Rich Nordheim '80, Reunion weekend comes to a close Sunday, June with the Reunion Memorial Service at the Burns Alumni Tower at 10 a.m., the Golden Colonel Brunch hosted by President and Mrs. Breiseth al a.m., and the class of ‘58 Farewell Brunch also a 11 a.m. For more infonnation, contact the alumni association at 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 41.3U- Journal Saidman/Myers Honored at Winter Commencement In his oration, Larson stressed the need for the graduates to exercise their individuality in the challenges that lie ahead. "The key issue is not to accept conventional wisdom about the road to success in business, education, or your personal lives, but to find your own road," said Larson. for training. m addition to his role as director of Kirby, Ihmer served as Principal Health Officer for the city of Wilkes-Barre for over 20 years, in Uris position, he acted as administrator of the city's Heald; Department, overseeing health Inspections of restaurants, water supplies, conditions of schools and toxic Alumni Charles E. Myers, M.D., and Lester Saidman, M.D., received standing ovations as they were presented honorary’ Doctor of Science degrees, recognizing their numerous contributions to health care in rite region. In presenting the degrees, Breiseth lauded both men for their outstanding endowments, including founding the Wilkes-Hahnemann program, a fast-track curriculum designed to produce physicians to displace a disproportion­ ately large group of aging doctors in the region. From 1972 to 1982, the program pro­ duced more than 150 medical doctors, more than half of whom are practicing in the region today. Myers, a native of Kingston, earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his internship at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. While serving as a para­ trooper in the war effort of 1942, Myers received the Legion of Merit award for his care of the psychiatric casualties in the Mediterranean Theatre. Myers returned home to the Wyoming Valley, opened a private practice and in 1962 formed the Associated Internists of Wyoming Valley. Breiseth then highlighted Myers' extraordinary record of accomplishments as chief of the Department of Medicine, chief of staff of the hospital, founder-in-chief of the Anthrosilicotic Clinic (the first free clinic for disabled miners), president of the Luzerne County Tbberculosis Society and the Pennsylvania Thoracic Society, :ind recipient of the Pennsylvania Society of Internal Medicine's Distinguished Internist Award. tF you've ever thought you live too far away to remain an active part of JL the Wilkes communit}', take another look. Alumni throughout die East Coast found a way to continue the feeling of comaraderie they experienced as Wilkes students by forming chapters near their hometowns. jups from New York City, Philadelphia. Harrisburg, Luzerne Count}; Grot a TWin Tiers chapter in Oswego. N.Y., took part in a wide range of Pa.. and ; activities designed to enhance communication between alumni through fun. social events. The alumni chapter in Philadelphia hosted a "Cheesesteak Party" on Boathouse Row last fall. Plans are under­ way for the spring and fall of 1998. President of the chapter is Dave Yakaitis '78. The Win Tiers chapter met for dinner last October, where they were presented their official chapter banner. President of the chapter is Mario Silvestri New York City's chapter sponsored a wine tasting part}’ last fall. President of the chapter is Rick Ruerman '91. Saidman, a resident of Kingston and a graduate of Kingston High School, received his medical degree from Temple University. After completing an internship at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and serving in World War II, he went on to an impressive medical career in Northeast Pa. Saidman helped establish the Lake Noxen Clime in 1954, two clinics in Shickshinny and Freeland, founded the Rural Health Corporation of Luzerne County, established the first physicians' assistant prognun in Pennsylvania, served as director of medical education al Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, chairman of the Emergency Room Committee, and president of the medical staff for two years, participating in leaching rounds with all interns and residents, as well as running his own practice with the Linden Medical Group. With family and friends close at hand, Dis. Saidman and Myers received an outpouring of respect and appreciation from the same people who have benefitted from their experience and hard work over the years. Dr. Lester Saidman .Alumni from the Luzerne Count} chapter tapped into their first event at a free beer tasting and brewery tour at the Lion Brewer}', Wilkes-Barre. In addition, the Harrisburg chapter has remained active all year long, sponsoring dinners, meetings to discuss upcoming events, and a trip to the Allenbern Playhouse Dinner Theatre in Boiling Springs, Pi, to see the comedy. Papa is All," The Washington. D.C. chapter is in Us formative stage, meeting for the first time in Ma} For more infonnation about D.C -area alumni events, contact Ali Qureshi '96 at (703) 26-1-1"B or Kellie Klein '96 at ("03) -lOl-(>218. BE �A / Alumni Get In Step At Scholarship Dinner Dance Calendar May 16, 1998 Commencement May 22, 1998 President's Breakfast Westmoreland Club South Franklin Street Speaker. Jerry Rickrode June 5, 6, 7, 1998 Reunion Weekend June 6, 1998 Alumni .Association Board Meeting Tf vou happened Io pass the Grand Ballroom of the Ittoodlands Inn and Resort the erenlng of Salmday. March 28. you might have felt the need to check your c. endar. Wilkes alumni danced the night away as DJ Richard "Rockin’ Rich” Nordheim. Wilkes class o 1980 helped create the feeling of a 195O's sock hop. a 7O’s disco, and a popular ISO’s and 9O’s dance club for the h >» » > September 3, 1998 Commencement September, 1998 Alumni Association Board Meeting Alumni Close-Up Following dinner, students and alumni gadiered together on the dance floor to either teach or be taught such pop lar dances as "The Electric Slide" and "The Macarena." But it was Dr. and Mrs. Breisedi who stole the show with their ballroom dancing. Solomon Recognized for Life-Long Commitment to Education Proceeds from die event benefitted the Alumni Association's scholarship fund, which gives financial aid to the children of Wilkes alumni who are currently enrolled at Wilkes. This year, more than 100 alumni par­ ticipated in the dance. 194a Tire Wilkes jazz quartet got the festivities underway by ser­ enading fanner classmates, current students, faculty and John A. Horner held the 54th Aviation Cadet Reunion at Daniel Tabas s Estate in Havenord, Pa. He is a World War II 6th C.T.D. Aviation Cadet, USAAE administrators during the evening’s cocktail hour. Speakers Sandra Beynon Nicholas M ‘85. executive director of Alumni: Bill Goldsworthy ‘76, Alumni Association president; Ruth Melberger ‘62, chairperson; and Dr. Christopher N. Breisedi. Wilkes president, welcomed the guests and thanked them for their contributions to the Association's scholarship hind. 1948 Joseph J. Savitz received the third annual 1997 Communin' Leader of tiie Year Award given by Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of die Arthritis Foundation. Alnmni and students turn the Grand Ballroom into an "Animal House’' as they "shont" theirfavorite songs. -j rphe crispness of an 1 autumn day, a ■ rainbow of red, gold, | brown and burgundy I foliage, and visions of I alumni decked out in I their best Wilkes rj apparel provided die - perfect background for Members of die University's 50th Weckesser Reunion Homecoming Weekend. More than 700 friends and family returned to their alma mater to relive times past and to secure future memories. S l£i* .JB1 1949 Doris G. Bariuska, M.D., received an honorary doctor of science degree at die 5001 Commencement of Wilkes University. Homecoming Weekend Produces Golden Moments The women also noticed differences in die interior of Weiss Hall. They commented on how the lounge, which was located to die right of the foyer, is now a dorm room and a piano replaces a table that had been used to sign in guests. The smell of the house triggered vivid memories for Joan Tyree '72. Laughter filled the room as she recalled a time when an unattended candle sparked an accidental fire in the house. "We were unable to use candles for the rest of the year," recalled TVree. Although the Weckesser women weren’t able to physically stroll through their old building, it didn't stop them from 1950 George Brody received an honorary doctorate from die Stevens State School of Technology. George and his wife. Martha reside in Lancaster, Pa. They have two sons, Steve and Bruce, and eight grandchildren. George E. Hudock, Jr., M.D., is the longest-serving coroner in Luzerne County history. He resides in Courtdale, Pa. John P. Nelson and wife Virginia are enjoying retirement in N.C., and have two children and 2 grandchildren. 1951 Stanley J. Kieszek retired from the Citizens' Voice newspaper after 60 years; in the newspaper business. He is a native of Plymouth. Pa 1 1953 reminiscing about their time there. O October 30-Nov. 1, 1998 51st Annual Homecoming November, 1998 Alumni Association Board of Directors & Annual Meeting O Neic Date w WILKES UNIVERSITY Alumni celebrated die University's golden anniversary by participating in such popular events as die annual golf tournament at the Irem Temple Country Club, Friday Night Frolic, die "Return to the Hill" celebration, several reunions, sporting events and of course, die crowning of homecoming king Michael Rosh '99 and homecom­ ing queen Kristen Cookus '98. Reunion Weekend was especially memorable for fifteen women who once resided in Weiss and Weckesser Halls as they renewed friendships with their former house-mates at two special reunions held in their honor. The group from the Weiss Reunion met at Weiss Hall on South River Street to tour their fanner dorm. Those attending the Weckesser Reunion attended a formal din­ ner at the new Weckesser Hall, on South Franklin Street. The old Weckesser dorm, located on Northampton Street, was tom down to make room far a modem dormitory. The women agreed that times at Wilkes have certainly changed since they lived here. Ann Williams '74 laughingly remembered the rule regarding male visitors in the dorm, flii.-re must be two feet on the floor and the lights left on at all times." she recalled. “ <>J »'<•/„ H.lll Tiie women laughed about how they disobeyed curfews and how they snuck boys in through the back door. Lois DeGraw Huffman '50 remembers the house mother to be very strict. "Boys were not allowed on the second floor of Weckesser, and if you wanted to spend the night away from the dorm, you needed to get permission from home," said Huffman. Although the groups were almost 25 years apart, one theme was consistent. Feelings of joy, laughter, friends lip and sisterhood elated everyone so that they vowed to set aside future time for each other. Bookshop and Cafe Gallery, Kingston, Pa. Becky and her husband reside in Kingston with their son and daughter. Jackson Berkey's new web site is (www.berkey.com) He resides in Omaha, Neb. William P. Montague was presented the Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award from Wilkes University. Linda A. Rabets was elected to the board of directors for The Hazleton Blind Association. Linda and her hus­ band John J. have two children. 1970 Alumni Association’s Annual Scholaiship Dinner Dance. by Amy Sosik *98 July 18, 1998 Young Alumni Beach Bash Belmar. N'J Alumni Journal Jo ii r n a [~\ Theodore L. Krohn was appointed senior law clerk to Luzerne County Judge Ann H. Lokuta. He resides in Dallas, Pa. John II. Maylock, pathologist, retired from J.C. Blair Hospital, Huntingdon, Pa. 1955 The Leo E. Solomon Educational Complex/Plalns Memorial K-8 School was dedicated to Leo E. Solomon '53 for his life-long service to the district and his commitment to its children. Frank Michaels was elected Grand Knight for die 1997-98 fraternal year by Columbus Assumpta Council 3987. Frank and his wife. Dolores, reside in Forty Fort with their daughter. Kristi and son. Adam. Having received his early education in the WilkesBarre area and eventually graduating from Elmer L. Meyers High School, Leo furthered his education at the college level. Charles Spano will head die Bureau of Community and Student Senices. He received a bachelor of science degree from Wilkes, a master of science degree from the University of Scranton, and a superintendent's certificate from Lehigh University. As a result of his hard work and dedication to education, Luzerne County Community College honored Leo with an honorary doctorate. Robert Byrne was awarded the diplomats diploma in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He resides in Lacey. Wash., with wife Alice and two children. Elliot and Brendan. Throughout his career, Leo served as teacher, ele­ mentary principal, assistant director of elementary curriculum, assistant to the superintendent, and football and wrestling coach, until he was selected superintendent of die district in 1976. As an active member in tiie community, Leo has rep­ resented the Red Cross, the Luzerne County Committee on Violence, the United Way of the Wyoming Valley and the Wilkes-Barre City Drug and Alcohol Committee, by serving as a board member. In honor of all his charitable contributions, Leo has earned countless communin' awards including the PTA Life Membership Award, the Wilkes-Barre City Outstanding Public Service Award, and the Boy Scouts of America award for establishing the "Drugs Are A Deadly Game" program for students. Leo and his wife Margaret have three children, Leo. Jr., George and Jacqueline. 1963 Gerard Zczza displayed his paintings at the Summit Bank in West Pittston, Pa. 1965 Jim Jenkins is an airline pilot for United Airlines. He is also the newsletter editor for the local chapter of the Airline Pilots Association. Jim and his wife Leslie reside in Avrona, Colo. Arthur R. Boothe is the president of die National Association of Accountants, Binghamton, N.Y., chairman of die audit division of die United Way and veteran of World War I. Leslie Tobias Jenkins is the circulation manager for the local chapter of die BMW Car Club of America's newsletter. She resides in Avrona. Colo., with her hus­ band Jim. 1961 1966 Patricia L. Ryan was certified its a home health nurse. Stephen L. Flood was recognized by Wilkes University for establishing the Stephen L Flood ’66 Scholarship. 19C2 Judy Butcliko Gallagher Is a member of the Viking Rowing Club and a South Jersey Regatta gold medalist. David R. Kline married Kay Becher. David retired as program manager from the Navy Space Project, Arlington, Va. They reside In Benton, Pa. Ken Naparsteck owns Hayman Associates, Inc., u computer consulting company hi New York, where he resides with his wife, Patricia. Ken has four children. 1967 : a; position as manager Wayne II. Billings accepted a of environmental affair ill's at Tnyl1 lor Packing. Inc. He resides In Cogan Station, Pa 1968 Becky Alien showcased her artwork at the ILtdor 1972 Cadierine Chandler-Oliveira was awarded grand prize in the 1997 National Library North American Open Poetry contest for her poem "Cousin Tommy." Bruce E. Gover was hired as financial consultant by Merrill Lynch. He is a resident of Lehman, Pa. Garfield Jones' paper. "The Use of Telesurgery in Minimally Invasive Surgery Training.” was published in the Global Telemedicine Report. Garfield and his wife Hidy B. reside in Laflin, Pa., with son, Matthew. Joan Ralston is die sixth grade teacher and also teach­ es science to grades 5 through 8 al St. Mary's, Avoca. 1973 Loraine Mancuso is Uie assistant vice president for training and development at Reliance National insur­ ance company in New York. Rick Wasaionic is a research associate in the astron­ omy and astrophysics department of Villanova University. Villanova, Pa. Rick resides in Coopersburg. Pa., with his wife Robin and their two sons, Erie and David. 197q James B. Godlewski's co-authored paper, "Providing First-Grade Students with the Help of Peer Coaches and lhe Opportunitv to Write Using Computers." was presented al the 14tli annual International Conference on Technology and Education, in Oslo. Norway. He is a Wilkes-Barre resident Brent Spencer received die Wallace Stegner Fellowship at Stanford University and die James Michener Award at the Iowa Writers' workshop, for his work in creative writing. He is director of creative writ­ ing at Creighton University. Omaha, Neb., and editor of die Creighton Press. 1975 Donald Nash presented a slide lecture titled. "Canoeing: Wilderness Far and Near From Eastern Siberia to the Susquehanna,” as part 0! tiie Wilkes University Alumni Association President’s Breakfast. John Orlando is a project manager at Intel Corp. Austin. Texas. He resides with his wife Vanessa and daughters Jessica. Michelle and Stephanie, in Austin. 1976 Ken Ilumlston Joined Century 21 Ruth K. Smith as a sales associate Ik1 resides in Hanover Township with his wife. Man. �WILK E S UNIVERSE Marietta Minclli was named director of perfor­ mance improvement for VNA/Management Senices of Luzerne County Township with her husband Charles and children Erin and Charles. Molly Dclahanty Sidari is working as office man­ ager and nurse for her husband. Dr. Jude F. Sidari. They reside in Sugarloaf. Pa., with their three children, Jude, Kristen and Michael. Stephen Spock. Jr., is a district sales manager for Phillips - Aan Heusen, Denton, Texas. He resides in Lewisville, Texas, with his wife Aicky and three chil­ dren. Jennifer, Jeffrey and Julia William E. Stusnick announces die birth of his son, Henry William. Louis and JoAnn Casey Zack announce the birth of daughter. Kira They- reside in Blue Bell, Px - Frederick A. Lohman was promoted to rice presi—-——financial officer by die Greater Wilkes-Barre f.rajnfier of Business and Industry. - A I u »? » > 1977 1982 Thomas P. Wahl was named director of manufactur­ ing technical support for Sensormatic Electronics Company. Donna Nilka Brunelli. D.O., and her husband Timothy announce the birth of daughter, Elizabeth Ann. They reside in Boswell, Pa. Patty Ossont R.N., joined the staff of the Carbondale Nursing Home as director of nursing. She and her hus­ band Mark reside in Jessup, Pa. with their four sons. Margie Eckroth married Barn’ Bucher. She is emploved as assistant professor, teaching psychiatric and mental health nursing at Bloomsburg University, and is currently working on her doctorate at Widener University. They reside in Bloomsburg, Pa. Mandy S. Williams married Larry E. Reimen. They reside in Houston. Texas. 1979 Betsy B. Condron was named to the Pennsylvania Bar .Association Judicial Campaign .Advertising Board. She lives in Kingston. Pa. John M. Forte is a film/TV/rideo producer/director for Coastal Video Communications and New Dominion Pictures. He directed the series, "New Detectives" for the Discovery Channel. John resides in Virginia Beach, Va, with his wife Lucia and three children, Danny, Tony and Jenna. Philip E. Orgen was appointed director of informa­ tion services of PG Energy. Paul P. Wengen was promoted to vice president and general manager of the .Archbald operations of Lockheed Martin Tactical Defense Systems. 1980 Gregg H. Cook was appointed director of of at. application development of Sunglasses Hut International. Joseph A. Gorko, Jr., was named a regularlyappearing, broadcast-feature, guest personality of WBRE-TV 28 of Wilkes -Barre. He is a resident of Dallas, Pa. Keith J. Keefer. M.D., joined the Communin’ Medical Associates-Toms River, in the practice of family medicine. Teresa Keenan is a senior research associate for AARP. She resides in Falls Church, Va with husband Carlos Indacochea. Joseph J. Knox changed the name of Knox Law Alumni Close-Up Georgiana Cray Bart Paints Success Susan Theobald Eckmann is a controller for HIP Health Plan of New Jersey. She resides in Lebanon, NJ., with her husband Steven and two children, Thomas and Allison. Joel P. Kane was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the United States marines. He resides in Emerald Isle, N.C. Linda Knorr Millar accepted a position with the Broward Count- Schools-Atlantic Vocational Technical Center as a practical nursing instructor. She resides in Plantation. Fla., with her husband Fred and two chil­ dren. Jessica and David. Richard Rydzcuski operates the Academy of Golf Center in Plains, Pa Richard resides with wife. Donna, daughter, Jessica and son. Nicholas, in Plains, Pa. Daniel W. Scott was promoted to ’.ice president of the Hazleton Broad Street banking center. He is a Wilkes-Barre resident 1981 Virginia Martin Crossin and husband Richard announce the birth of daughter Julia. They reside in Kingston, with their son .Andrew. « i Patricia Ann Morrow completed her master s degree in business administration and certification in health services management at Fuqua School of Business. Duke University-. Durham. N.C She resides iiin Raleigh, N.C. with her husband Robert anti son Matthew. Frances A. Rogers. M.S N.. R.N . was rrwarded the American Heart -ociation's Award for Excellence in Acute Cardiovascular Care. She resides m Pittston A I u mni / t> it r » a I Offices, P.C. to Knox & Lychak, P.C. and has oper sued a second office with locations in Macungie and Bethlehem, Pa. He resides in Macungie, Px Carmen Pancerella and husband Tim Straver announce the birth of daughter, Elizabeth Mary. They reside in West Newton, Mass. Jerome Nnchlis and wife Debra announce the birth of their son. Aaron Hillel. They reside in Wilmington, Del. Marino Santarclll was appointed to Wilkes University's Board of Trustees. Amy Z. Stauffer and husband Don announce the birtli of Tristan Mirx They reside In Dover, Delx,’ with son, Skyler. Anthony E. Vlaliovic opened Momentum Fitness in Princeton, NJ., where he serves as president/owner. Anthony and his wife Nina announce the birtli of their son, Anthony Ross. They reside in Doylestown, Pa. Michael Williams is pursuing a Ph.D. in music per­ formance from New York University. He and his wife Christine reside in Neversink, N.Y. with their daughter, Brittany Marie. 1983 Diane Gombeda married Chris W. Fellin. They reside in Danville. Pa., with son, Jonathan David and daughter, Lauren Jennifer. Anne Marie Lenahan was appointed director of Mercy Health Partner’s new regional wound care cen­ ter. She is a native of Wilkes-Barre. Shoshana Troy Melman. M.D., is the director, Sc Chris Care Child and Adolescent Practice, Center City, Philadelphia. She resides in Cherry’ Hill, NJ„ with husband, Dr. Edward Harris Melman, O.D., and two children, Ari and Ezra. James J. Sheard has been named director of energy­ management for PG Energy. James resides in WilkesBarre. 1980 Dale Englehart was appointed marketing director of the Quad Three Group Inc. firm in Wilkes-Barre. Dale resides in Shavertown, Pa., with his wife, Christine and two children. Hunter and Tanner. Ned Sandercock Joined Maple City /Associates Real Estate. Ned, his wife, Libby, and their twin children, Alex and Lauren, reside in Honesdale, Pa. Sophia Swingle was named coordinator of the jram in northeastern Excellence in Education progra 'lational Bank. Pennsylvania by First Union Nr Michele Wagner and husband Jeff announce the birth of daughter, Elizabeth. They reside in Broomfield, Colo. 1987 Joseph S. Briskie was appointed to the medical staff at Uniontown Hospital in the department of medicine/intemal medicine. Joseph and his wife, Kimberlee, and sons. /Matthew and Christopher, reside in Uniontown. Among her many credits, Bart has won the /American Artist Award in tile National Painting Exhibit at the Pastel Society of Nev.- Mexico; she won first place in painting ar the Wyoming Valley Art League Fall Exhibition; and was chosen as an Artist Showcase Award Winner in the Manhattan /Arts International Magazine's sixtli annual competition. In addition to ov.ning and operating her own studio in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Bart participates in countless exhibits across the nation. They Include The American Society of Contemporary Artists 79th annual exhibition, Broome Street Gallery,/, N.Y.; Pocono Manor annual national exhibition, hi. Pa.; "Coffee Talk" Soho Galleries-Van Gough’s Haus of Coffee and Art. Pensacola. Fla; 'Mixed Media" Erector Square Gallery. New Haven, Conn.; and the National Oil ar(d Acrylic Painters’ Society Exhibit. Osage Beach, Mo. Bart s paintings also attracted some international interest when they were featured at a reception for d legato from Henan Province, Cltina. hosted by ’orginia state Repp. z-nt alive Patricia Ticer al lhe Pcrr, House Galleries, Alexandria, Virginia. Christine Elizabeth Kiesinger joined the faculty at Southwestern University as assistant professor in the department of theatre and communication. Michcal J. Robbins has accepted a job as staff physician at the Yale University Center for Pain Management He resides in Branford, Conn. 1990 Edward J. Gower II passed the CPA exam and is working in Catskill, N.Y. Lori Kern and husband Bill announce the birth of daughter Sydney Elizabeth. They reside in Luzerne, Pa. Karen M. Milnes-Seibert was named manager of corporate projects for both PEI and PG Energy. Diane Gazoo Rizzetto and husband Perry announce tlie birth of daughter Rachel Ann. They live in Northampton. Pa., with their son Ryan. Kimberly Nickles Pambianchi and husband Lawrence announce the birth of daughter Nicole Patricix They reside in Easton, Px Kimberly Seward married Ron Scott. They have a daughter and reside in Taylor, Pa. Kimberly is a med­ ical technologist for Geisinger Regional Laboratories. Keith Silligman and wife Nancy announce lhe birth of their daughter, Ashley Victorix Keith is the associate executive director at Natchez Community Hospital in Natchez, Miss. Leslie Woods is an inventory' control analyst with efector, inc., in Exton, Pa. Alumni Close-Up Lisa Summa married Darrin E. Woodruff. They reside in Reedsville, Px Anthony F. Torquato completed his second year of studies ar Colorado Graduate School of Banking at Boulder. jh Tammy L. Warmouth and husband Josepl Josepl Gryskiewicz announce the birth of son. Collin Joseph. ubry They reside in Nanticoke, Pa., with daughter Aubry Lynn. Melinda Comfort Williams and husband Richard announce the birth of Nicholas James. They reside in Holyoke, Mass. Elaine C. Turcan joined C.E.C. Associates, Kingston, in the practice of family medicine. 1991 1985 Alissa M. Antosh accepted the position of university relations writer/editor for Wilkes University. Suzanne Vassia Fletcher was admitted as a part­ ner with Parente, Randolph, Orlando, Carey and Associates in Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Hanover Township with her husband John. Margaret A. Floryshak, R.N., was appointed focus nurse/case manager for the Visiting Nurse .Association Obstetrics Early Discharge Program. She is a resident of Scranton, Pa. Barrj’J. Frauens, O.D., completed a residency prognun in primary care at the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry'. Barry is also an adjunct professor member of Nova Southwestern University College of Optometry in Ft. Lauderdale, I la. Margaret Davison Matisko has been nttmed a consultation and education specialist for Northeast Counseling Services. Myron W. Yencha, Jr., attained board certification in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery from the /American Board of Otolaryngology. He lives in Yokouska, Japan, with his wife Vanessa and daughter. Marie Colleen. 1986 Bert Decker and wife ChrlsUne announce the b i ’ of their son. Mitchell Evan. They reside in Stratford, N.J., with their son Matthew. Shidlovsky, center, andfellow U.S. Army soldiers stepfootfor thefirst time ever on the republic of Moldova. Shidlovsky Represents U.S. Military in Moldova Ivan Shidlovsky ’82, defense attache for lhe United States Army, completed a one-year tour to the Republic of Moldova where he opened lhe defense attache office at the I !.S. Embassy. "Part of iny assignment was to act as a key player in enhancing the military relationship bvtwivn Moldova and the United Stales." said Slildlovsky .Shidlovsky resides with his wile, Barbara, and two children, Alexander anil Nicholas, in G.irmischPartenklrscheri, Germany. Cynthia Chisarlck Associate Professor Accounting Robert R, Rees, Jr., was promoted to lead blood bank inspector to die department of health and human services for the state of New Jersey. He resides in Burlington, N.J., with his wife Alison and two children Megan and John. Paul McAndrew accepted the position of CADD senior designer in the mechanical engineering depart­ ment of The Hillier Groups, Clarks Summit, Px He resides in Scranton. Pa. Kurt A. Searfoss was named company grade officer of the quarter for the 89th Logistics Group, Air Force. Hard Work Pays Off for Accounting Professors Christopher L. Mundo is assigned to duty at the Naval Education and Training Center in .Newport, R.l. >reAmy D. Adamczyk is a promotions account repr sentative for the Atlanta Braves Baseball Club. She resides in Atlanta. Gx Wendy Wadas Morris and husband John announce the birth of their daughter Morgan. They reside in Dallas, Px Alumni Close-Up 1989 Philip and Carol Cyrixx announce die birth of their son Tyler. They reside in Whitehall, Px, with their daughter Lauren. 7 •chairman Mark Swartz was selected 1997 honorary lhepherd Golf for the 17th annual Hospice of the Good She ith his wife, Tournament. He lives in Chambersburg w’itu Sue. Georgiana Cray Bart ’70 has been named to Who's Who ofthe World as a nationally respected painter. Bart has won countless awards and her work has been showcased from Georgia to New Mexico and Missouri to New York City. 1988 Journal Cynthia Chisarlck '73. CPA. was elected presisideni of the Pennsylvania institute of Certified Public /Accountants (PICPA) Northeast Chapter, during its 100th annual meeting in Amelia Island. Fla. Dr. Marianne Rexer Assistant Professor Accounting Marianne Sicchitano Rexer ’85 received a doctor of philosophy degree in accounting with a minor in statistics from Drexel University. nursing from the University of Scranton. She was also honored as the outstanding graduate student in nurs­ ing. Helen and her husband Earl reside in Roaring Brook Township, and have two children. Paul and David. 1992 Lari Ann Farrell wed Scott Friedenbcrg. They reside in Rochester. Debra Frcnzilli married Jason Pirkle. She was appointed senior designer at CondC Nast Publications, Inc., in New York City. Matt Hanlon is a buyer for die Home Shopping Network, Inc. He resides in St. Petersburg. Fla Kathy Koutch and husband Steve announce the birth of daughter Erica. Kathy completed a master's of science degree in rehabilitation counseling. They reside in Allentown, Pa. Joseph R. Klobusicky is a Q.VQC super irvisor for the city of Bethlehem landfill, Bethlehem. Px., •where he resides with his wife Debra and son, Alexander. Andrei Petroski received a master's of science degree in instructional technology from Bloomsburg >iu. University. He resides in Harrisburg. Pa., with wife Kel Amy Rodechko Murray and husband Christopher announce lhe birth of son Bradley Christopher. Amy is working toward a master's degree in elementary educa­ tion. John Pirich, Jr., is a senior credit analyst at American Credit Services. Columbia. Md. He resides in McSherrystown, Pa. Rick Ostroski wed Christine Hooper. They reside in Plains, Pa. Matthew E. Reinert wed Tara C. Caniso. They reside in Wyoming. Px Carol Rittenhouse graduated from law school and resides in Falls Church. Va. Karen Schiavo married Brian Ayers. She was pro­ moted to marketing officer at Business Bank of California. They reside in Redlands, Calif. Ronald Sebastianelli and wife Man announce the birth of Kyan Anthony Robert Stella and wife Marisa announce the birth of daughter Mara. Lynn Marie Scrino reevired a inaster’s of science degree in speech language pathology from Old Dominion University. Frances Matso Lysiak was promoted to managing editor of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal. She resides in Swoyersville, Px M. Helen Try gar was awarded a master's of science degree and a family nurse practitioner certificate in �I L K E S UNIVERSE 1993 Alex Coveleski was hired by Lake Lehman High School to teach in the social studies department He resides at Harvey's Lake, Pa. Christopher Gallo directed the Wayne Choralaires annua] summer concerts. He is a native of Dunmore. Fran (Matso) Lysiak was awarded second place in the statewide Keystone Press Awards program. She won for her work in the “Busines/Consumer News" category. Fran and her husband Enc reside in Swoyersville, Pa. Joyce C. Morrash wed Jonathan Perloff ’9^- They reside in Blue Bell. Pa. Juleann Ducaji was hired as a full time teacher for the 5A class at St. Jude School. Mountaintop, Pa. A I u m ni Jo it mal Susan Marie Kurlandski, R.N., accept tied a fulltime position In the Respiratory Care Unitl <of General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa 1997 Amy Marie O'Boyle has entered the doctor of optometry program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, and was elected president of die class of 2001. Colleen McGarry was hired as a math teacher at the Pittston Area High School. Colleen will also serve as assistant girls basketball coach and Key Club advisor. Catlty Long manages Aurel’s TV and Appliances in Honesdale. Pa. Karen Pastula was awarded the Richard E. Collarusso. D.O.. Memorial Scholarship by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MASTER'S 1975 Agnes Toloczko Cardoni published a book titled, "Women's Ethical Coming-of-Age." 1979 1995 Lori C. Bantel is a reading specialist with the Hanover .Area school district. She resides in Swoyersville. Pa. Leanne Chamberlin was admitted into the master s of physical therapy program at Western Carolina University in Culiauhee, N.C.. where she also resides. Marc K. Fontincll married Michele Fanti. They reside in Maryville. Tenn. Mona S. Garrison accepted a job as a computer programmer/analyst at BioControl Technology. Inc. She resides in Indiana. Pa. Rebecca L. Golden resides al 284 Kimbel Drive, Phoenixville. Pa_ 19-160 J.J. Grube works as 3 model for Hero Inc. in Miami Beach, Fla. Doreen Klimek received ta promotion at Kingdom Tours to market their global1 distribution system. She resides in Dupont. Pa. Thaddeus Lacki completed a three-month term of international practical training at Siam GmbH of Hannover. Germany, in die area of analog and digital microelectronic design. He resides in Lancaster. Pa. Anthony D. Mazzatesta received his master’s degree in materials engineerin g from Johns Hopkins University. He resides in Sugar Notch, Pa. Scott Mengle addressed the 10th annual symposium of die W ildlife Habitat Council. He is a resident of Shillington. Pa. J. Lynne Ometer is director, food and nutrition ser­ vices for Emory Hospitals in Atlanta, Ga. She resides In Suwanee, Ga. Sabeth Ryan received her master's degree in English from Bucknell University. She works as an editorial assistant at Golden Books Family Entertainment in New York City. Jennifer Ryman married Glenn Davis. They reside in Swoyersville, Pa Tammy Ann Spinoski wed David A Corwin. They reside in Sugar Notch, Pa. Icgan Welliver msirri'd John Kelly. Megan K tending die physician assistant program at King's College. They reside in Pittston, Pa. 1996 Ph Hip J. Bosha participated in the Velio E. Barardis, M I).. Summer Extern Program al Mercy. Noreen Johnson was promoted to senior manager of marketing services for the north-central and eastern regions of the Penn State Geisinger Health System. She resides in Dallas, Pa., with her husband. John Beberus was appointed to the board of direc­ tors for die Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. Sandraj. Sackrison, director of medical imaging and women's care at Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center, passed the quality management advanced certi­ fication exam. She resides in Drums. Pa. Address: 1_9se Wilkes-Barre. Albert Williams is manager for the tenth branch location of First Federal Savings Bank. 199a George Halama was appointed chief financial offi­ cer at Elk County Regional Medical Center. George and his wife, Jo Ann, have dtree daughters, Melissa. Jill and Beth. Carl Smith was appointed district justice by the state Senate. 198JF Kathy M. Richards was named instructor of elementary and secondary education at Lock Haven University. .1989 Dcirdrc Gallahuc-Thorp is a family and con­ sumer science teacher in die East Penn School District, Emmaus, Pa. She resides with her husband Todd and ’ three children, Jordan. Shane, and Hannah in Mertztown, Pa. 1990 Linda M. Barnes is an -Tssixiate professor occupational diwapy a,.Ming al Penn College, Williamsport, Pa. 1SZ6 Thank you, Dean Whitby John Probert Whitby ‘75, former dean of admissions and economics instructor for Wilkes College, died in April. "His quintessential time was forty years," said Wilkes trustee Esther Davidowitz. a close friend of Whitby's. "His personal primary purpose was granting the gift of education to young students. John Whitby possessed the art of discernment, the ability to identify potential." "He opened lite doors to their destinies while encouraging and arranging the fates of these youngsters," said Davidowitz. "This was especially true as he transformed many he guided through the process to careers requiring graduate degrees in law. medicine and education." "Dr. Farley had the utmost confidence in him as dean of Admissions," said Davidowitz. "They were part of a strong Wilkes team. His intelligence, personal dignity, loyalty and dedication were recognized and appreciated by the administration and by his associates." Phone: A graduate of Edwardsville High School, Whitby graduat­ ed from Bloomsburg University in 1947 and received his master's degree in economics from Columbia University. He attained the rank of lieutenant commander at the Notre Dame Midshipman s School of the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War 11. @ S22.00 each = Total: Number of video tapes ordered: Mail to: Wilkes University Final Four Video c/o Alumni Office P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Surviving are his wife, Hilda: sister, Mary Whitby Moore, daughter, Susan Shapiro: son, Charles M. Isaacs: three grandchildren and two nieces. He was employed by Pethick Construction Co., and was the owner and operator of Corcoran Printing. He was past president of the Plains Businessmen's Association. Bernadine Urbanski was employed as a profession­ al secretary with the Greater Wilkes-Barre Jaycees for more dian 25 years. "He was a loving presence in their lives and years later in the lives of their spouses and children." said Davidowitz. 1995 Susan Malkcmes, R.N., was named employee of the month by Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She resides in Mountaintop with her husband Michael and two children, Matthew and Becky. Donald Jones is the elementary principal for the Athens Area school district in Athens, Pa., where lie resides with wife Cynthia and sons Nathan and Zachary. Daniel R. Nulton, business hank manager for PNC Bank, was given additional duties that include man­ agement of business banking in central and northeast­ ern Pa. Nicholas Babisli was the general manager of the Key Condominium Association, San Francisco, Calif., where he lived for the past 20 years. 1991 Joseph R. Barberio is employed as law clerk to die Honorable BerbardJ. Avellino, Criminal Trial Division, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia. Joseph and his wife, Colette M. Elick, reside in South Philadelphia. Marcte Wester was cited by Union County freehold­ ers for her work as co-chairwoman of the 1997 National Arts Advocacy Day, sponsored by Americans for the Arts. She is the executive director of the Alliance for Arts Education in N.J. Marete and her husband, Peter Syak. reside in Fanwood, .N.J. 1972 Jerry R. Knafo was named committee chairman by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pa. 1982 1985 Rita Hiller was employed as an elementary school teacher by the Scranton School District She was a former recording secretary for the Scranton Ski Club; building representative and executive board member of tire Scranton Federation of Teachers; a member of the executive board of the Womens' Teachers Orgiuiization and a partner with the Telephone Pioneers of America. VIDEO DTOEIR FUM Name: Naresh G. Ramarathnam was appointed to the advisory board of Big Brothers Big Sisters. He resides in Jessica Morgan was named account executive in the Continuing Education Department of Luzerne County Community College. Nanticoke, Pre She is a Dallas, Pa. resident 19*8 John Zazworskey was appointed branch sales man­ ager of the Swede Square branch of Commonwealth Bank. James J. Grudzinski was honored for his outstand­ ing job performance as a taxation audidng specialist at the state Department of Revenue. 19831 19fl7 Joseph John Dudek served with die U.S. Army Medical Corp during World War II. Prior to his retire­ ment, he was a senior engineer with Unisys, Great Neck, N.Y. for 32 years. Chris Taroli was honored for his outstanding sup sup-­ port of local veterans. He is employed by Children s Service Center, where he works witli autistic children. Debra Protchko was named circulation director for New Woman magazine. Biago W. Sciacea was named chairman of die 7>di annual Mother of the Rosary Procession from SL Rocco's Church. Pittston. Pa. He and his wife, Tammy, have two children, Salvatore and Biago. GRADUATES Joseph J. Aleo, D.D.S., Ph.D., was a decorated combat veteran of W orld War II, serving with the Army infantry in Europe and the Philippines. He was profes­ sor and chairman of die pathology department at Dominick T. Gattuso passed die Delaware Bar Examination. 199a Pamela Jones wed Gino Angelozzi. They reside in Bethlehem, Pa. ou rn aI Jeffrey Kotz was commissioned as a second lieu­ tenant in the Air Force at the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, .Montgomery, Ala Joe Nattress attended the America® Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference in Denver. Colo. His presentation was titled, "Benchmarking Protozoan Inactivation by Chloramines." Jason C. Parise received his funeral directors license. Cynthia G. Chametski entered die doctor of optometry program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Philadelphia Alumni Keep your classmates informed of your accomplishments: marriages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new jobs. Include photos and supporting articles (newspaper clippings, written descriptions) whenever possible. Attach them to this Form, and mail to: Class Notes Alumni Office Wilkes Universily P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre. Pa. 18766 «9_e 199? Class notes appear in each edition of the Univeree, which is published three limes a year. We are unable to include notes about engagements, anticipated events or expect­ ed babies. Please share the good news with us after your special event has occurred. Michael J. Enriquez was named supervisor of the medical laboratory at Sunbury' Community Hospital. Scot K. Murphy was admitted to associate status In the American College of Healthcare Executives, lie resides In Nanticoke, Pa. Sharon R. Seip was appointed assistant professor of nursing by Northampton Community College. Sandra Stcfanowicz has been named director of merchandising and special services for Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Address: City: ____________ I lome Telephone: ( ) Social Security Number: FAMILY INFORMATION Spouse: _____________ Class Year: Stale: EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Job Title: Employer. Business Telephone: ( ) Address: City:Slate: length of time and brief description: ACADEM1C/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Graduate Degree(s): Community Activities: CIASS NOTE Zip: . Date of Birth: Wilkes Class Year: Children: (names and ages) . Zip: _ .School: �WILK E S UNIVERSE .V 1993 Alex Coveleski was hired by Lake lehman High School to teach in die social studies department. He resides at Harvey’s take. Pa. ..' Christopher Gallo directed the Wayne Choralaires annual summer concerts. He is a native of Dunmore, Pa. Fran (Matso) Lysiak was awarded second place in tlte statewide Keystone Press Awards program. She won tor her work in the "Business/Consumer News" category. Fran and her husband Eric reside in Swoyersville. Pa. Joyce C. Morrasli wed Jonathan Perloff '94. They reside in Blue Bell. Pa. 199q Pamela Jones wed Gino Angelozzi. They reside in Bethlehem. Pa. Jeffrey Kott was commissioned as a second lieu­ tenant in the Air Force at the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. Joe Nattress attended the American Waterworks Association Water Quality Technology Conference in Denver, Colo. His presentation was tilled, "Benchmarking Protozoan Inactivation by Chloramines." Susan Marie Kurlandski, R.N., accepted a full­ time position in the Respirator)’ Care Unit of General Hospital. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Jason C. Parise received his funeral directors license. 1997 Cynthia G. Chnmctski entered the doctor of optometry program at tile Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Philadelphia Lori C. Ban tel is a reading, s;specialist with the Hanover Area school district. St She resides in Swoyersville. Pa. Colleen McGarry was hired as a math teacher at die Pittston Area High School. Colleen will also sene as assistant girls basketball coach and Key Club advisor. Amy Marie O'Boyle has entered the doctor of optometry pprogram at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry,•, 1Philadelphia, and was elected president of the class of f2001. : Dominick T. Gattuso passed the Delaware Bar Examination. MASTER’S 1925 Agnes Toloczko Cardoni published a book titled. "Women's Ethical Coming-of-Age." 1979 1995 Noreen Johnson was promoted to senior manager of marketing senices for the north-central and eastern regions of the Penn State Geisinger Health System. She resides in Dallas, Pa., with her husband. Sandraj, Sackrison, director of medical imaging and women’s care at Hazleton-St Joseph Medical Center, passed die quality management advanced certi­ fication exam. She resides in Drums, Pa. Chris Taroli was honored f for his outstanding sunport of local veterans. He R i« pmnlmua k~ni.ii ■ Senice Q John Za ager of th. Bank. John Bcberus was appointed to the board of direc­ tors for die Wyoming Valley Children's Association. Jerry R. 1 die DiscipL 1981 Marc K. Fontinell married Michele Fanti. They reside in Maryville, Tenn. Debra Pr New Woma James J. Grudzinski was honored for his outstand­ ing |ob performance as a taxation auditing specialist at the state Department of Revenue. Rebecca L. Golden resides at 284 Kimbei Drive. Phoenixville, Pa. 19460 JJ. Grube works as a model for Hero Inc. in Miami Beach. Fix Doreen Klimek received1 a promotion at Kingdom Tours to market their globalil distribution system. She resides in Dupont, Pa. Thaddeus Lacki completed a three-month term of international practical training at Sican GmbH of Hannover, Germany, in the area of analog and digital microelectronic design. He resides in Lancaster, Pa. .Anthony D. Mazzatesta received his masters degree in materials engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He resides m Sugar Notch. Pa. Scott Mcngle addressed the 10th annual symposium of the Wildlife Habitat Council. He is a resident of Shillington, Pa. J. Lynne Ometer is director, food and nutrition ser­ vices for Emory Hospitals in Atlanta, Ga. She resides in Suwanee, Ga. Sabcth Ryan received her master's degree in English from Bucknell University’. She works as an editorial Assistant at Golden Books Family Entertainment in New York City. Jennifer Ryman married Glenn Davis. They reside in Swoyersville, Pa. Tammy Ann Spinoski wed David A. Corwin. They reside in Sugar Notch; Pa. Megani Wcl liver married John Kelly. Megan is attendingig the physician assistant program at King's College.’They reside in Pittston, Pa. 1996 Philip J. Bosha participated in the Velio E. Barardis, M I)., Summer Extern Prognun at Mercy. 1982 Biago W. Sciacca was named chairman of the 75th annual Mother of tlte Rosary Procession from Sl Rocco's Church, Pittston. Pa. He and his wife, Tammy, have two children, Salvatore and Biago. 1983 Jessica Morgan was named account executive in the Continuing Education Department of Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, Pa. She is a Dallas. Pa. resident 1985 Marcte Wester was cited by Union County’ freehold­ ers for her work as co-chairwoinan of the 1997 National Arts Advocacy Day, sponsored by Americans for the Arts. She is die executive director of the Alliance for Arts Education in N.J. Marcte and her husband, Peter Syak, reside in Fanwood, N.J. Donald Jones is die elementary’ principal for die Athens Area school district in Alliens, Pa., where he resides with wife Cynthia and sons Nathan and Zachary. 12SZ Daniel R. N'ulton, business bank manager for PNC Bank, was given additional duties dial include man­ agement of business banking in central and northeast­ ern Pa. *9B9 Deirdrc Gallabuc-Tltorp Is a family and con­ sumer selena- teacher in tlte East Penn School District. Emmaus, Pa. She resides with her husband Todd and three children, Jordan. Shane, and Hannah in Mertztown, Pa. *1990 I.inda M. Barnes is an asmclair proftssor occupation­ al therapy agisting al Penn Collrgc, William,*,,, Pa Alumni GRADUATES 19a1 Joseph John Dudek served with die U.S. Army Medical Corp during World War II. Prior to his retire­ ment, he was a senior engineer with Unisys, Great Neck. N.Y. for 32 years. 1948 Joseph J. Alco, D.D.S., Ph.D., was a decorated combat veteran of World War II, serving with the Army infantry in Europe and die Philippines. He was profes­ sor and chairman of the pathology department al Temple University School of Dentistry. He was named associate dean of die advanced education and research department and die continuing education department of Temple University Health Sciences Center. Narcsh G. advisory bo: Wilkes-Bam Journal Thank you, Dean Whitby Rita Hiller was employed as an elementary school teacher by die Scranton School District. She was a former recording secretary for the Scranton Ski Club; building representative and executive board member of die Scranton Federation of Teachers; a member of the executive board of the Womens' Teachers Organization and a partner with die Telephone Pioneers of America. John Probert Whitby '75. former dean of admissions and economics instructor for Wilkes College, died in April. 1972 Nicholas Babisli was the general manager of the Key Condominium Association, San Francisco. Calif., where he lived for the past 20 years. "His quintessential time was forty years." said Wilkes trustee Esther Davidowitt. a close friend of Whitby's. "His personal primary purpose was granting the gift of education to young students. John Whitby possessed the an of discernment, the ability to identify potential." ■ta-rc Eileen McGlynn was employed as a teacher and guidance counselor by Stroudsburg Middle School, before retiring. "He opened thp it/v*- •- their destinies while encouraging of these youngsters." said penally true as he transformed the process to careers requiring medicine and education." 195T DOWN THE ROAD TO THE FINAL FOUR t VIDEO ORDER EOMl 1991 Leanne Chamberlin was admitted into die master s of physical therapy program at Western Carolina University in Cullauhee, tee, N.C., where she also resides. Mona 8. Garrison accepted a job as a computer programmer/analyst at BioControl Technology. Jnc. She resides in Indiana. Pa Jo u rn al 1 Juleann Ducaji was hired as a full time teacher for the 5A class at St. Jude School, Mountaintop, Pa. Cathy Long manages Aurel s TV and Appliances in Honesdale, Pa. Karen Pastula was awarded die Richard E. Collarusso, D.O.. Memorial Scholarship by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. A I u in n i “Trace the Wilkes University Colonels'journey to the Division Name: I III Championship playoffs in Salem, Virginia. This student-produced 30 minute video features post-season highlights and behind the scenes action from the men's basket­ Address:-------- associates." ball team's championship season. Relive Marts Madness, as the Colonels defeat their Scranton rivals in three consecutive High School. Whitby gradualrsity in 1947 and received his cs from Columbia University, tenant commander at the School of the United States "orld War II. games to advance to the MAC, Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight games. Follow the action from campus, watching as the Joseph R. Honorable B First Judicial Court of Phil Elick, reside i Colonels defeat two separate opponents during an unforget­ table weekend on their home court. And expenence the excite­ Albert Will location of Fit Final Four. i99a $22. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. To order, return the George Hals cer at Elk Com his wife, Jo Ant Belli. attached card with your check or money order. Phone: @ $22.00 each = Total:-------- Number of video tapes ordered: ment as the Colonels head to Virginia on their first trip to the : sister. Mary Whitby Moore. i. Charles M. Isaacs; three Mail to: Wilkes University Down the Road to the Final Four is available by mail for only Final Four Video c/o Alumni Office their lives and years later in ■ children." said Davidowilz. P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 T 1995 Susan Malkemes, R.N., was named employee of the mondi by Penn Stale Geisinger Wyoming Valiev’ Medical Center. She resides in Mountaintop with her husband Michael and two children, Matthew and Becky. Carl Smith was appointed district justice by the state Senate. 1SHK5 Kathy M. Richards was named instructor of elementary and secondary education at Lock Haven University. 199Z Michael J. Enriquez, was named supervisor of the medical laboratory at Sunbury Community Hospital. Scot K, Murphy was admitted to associate status in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He resides In Nanticoke, Pa. Sharon R. Seip was appointed assistant professor of nursing by Northampton Community College. Sandra Stefanowicz has been named director of merchandising and special services for Pennsylvania Enteqiriscs, Inc. Keep your classmales informed of your accomplishments: marriages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new jobs. Include photos and supporting articles (newspaper clippings, written descriptions) whenever possible. Attach them to litis form, and mail to: Class Notes Alumni Office Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Class notes appear in each edition of die Universe, which is published three times a year. We are unable to include notes about engagements, anticipated events or expect­ ed babies. Please share the good news with us after your special event has occurred. Children: (names and ages) EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Job Title: _____ Employer: Business Telephone: ( 1 Address: _ _ City: State; Length of time and brief description: ACADEMIC/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Graduate Degree(s): Community Activities: Zip: .School:. �WILKES UNIVERSE 1993 Alex Cov eleski was hired by Like Lehman High School to teach in the social studies department He resides at Haney’s Lake. Pa. Christopher Gallo directed the Wayne Choralatres annual summer evneerts. He is a native of Dunmore. Fran (Matso) Ly sink was awarded second place in the statewide Keystone Press Awards program. She won fur her work in the "Business. Consumer News" category. Fran and her husband Eric reside in Swoyersville. Pa. Joyce C. Morrnsh wed Jonathan Perloff ‘4-i. They reside in Blue Bell. Pa. Juleann Ducaji was hired ;is a full time teacher for the 5A class at St Jude School. Mountaintop, Pre Joe Naitrcss attended the American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference in Denver. Colo. His presentation was titled. •’Benchmarking Protozoan Inactivation by Chloramines." Jason C. Parise rewired his funeral directors license. 1997 Cynthia G. Charnetski entered the doctor ot optometry program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Philadelphia. A I ii in >' i Jo " r ii a I Jeffrey Kotzwas commissioned res a second lieu­ tenant in the Air Force at the Officer lYalning School at Maxwell Air Force Base. Montgomery, Ala. Susan Marie Kurlandski, R.N., accepted a full­ time position in the Respiratory Care Unit of General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Colleen McGarry wres hired as a math teacher at die Pittston Area High School. Colleen will also serve as assistant girls basketball coach and Key Club advisor. Amy Marie O’Boyle has entered die doctor of optometry program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Philadelphia, and was elected president of die class of 2001. Dominick T. Gatuiso passed the Delaware Bar Examination. I99q Pamela Jones wed Gino .AngelozzL They reside in Bethlehem. Pa. Cathy Long manages Aurel s TV and Appliances in Honesdale. Pa. Karen Pnsmla. was awarded the Richard E. Col-nrusso. D.O.. .Memorial Scholarship by Fhilade.'craa College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995 Lori C- Kamel is a reading speoaEst with the Ha-raer AreasdiocI district. She resides in Ssriyssville. Pre 1975 Chris Taroli was honored for his outstanding sup­ port of local veterans. He is employed by Children’s Service Center, where he works with autistic children. 1979 John Zazworskrvii.-;t Marc K. Fontinell married .Michele Fann. They reside in Maryville Tenn. James J. Grudzinski w as honored for his mg Job performance as a taxation auditing 5] the state Department of Revenue. JJ. Grube works as a model for Hero Inc. in Miami Beach. Fla. Doreen Klimek received a promotion at Kingdom Tours to market their global distribution system. She resides in EruponL Pre Tliaddeus Lacki completed a three-rnonth term of international practical training al Sican GmbH of Hanr;'.-, er. Germany, in the area of analog and digital microelectronic design. He resides in Lancaster; Pa. Anthony D. Mazzatesta received his master’s degree in materials engineering from Johns Hopkins University. He resides in Sugar Notcli, Pa. 1996 Philip J. Boslm participated In the Velio E. fJarardls, M D,. Summer Extern Program at Mercy. Nicholas Babisli was the general manager of the Key Condominium Association. San Francisco. Calif., where he lived for the past 20 years. 19T6 Eileen McGlynn was employed as a teacher and guidance counselor by Stroudsburg Middle School, before retiring. 1991 19S? Candice Mamary wasemplova^^ Clement Jablonski worked as teacher for the Oceannnrt Thank you. Dean Whitby John Probert Whitby '75. former dean of admissions and economics instructor for Wilkes College, died in April. "His quimsssential time was fortyears ’ said Wilkes tmsse Esther Davidowitz. 2 trertd cf Wnidy s "He personal priraan purpose was granting ±e gift of education to young Sudeti*s. John Whitby r-sscsed the art of discernment, me abilir. to identify potential" "He opened the doors to their destinies whSe encouraging and arrar.gftig the fates of these yuuntsters.' said DavidowilZ. "This was especial?. true as he iraraferraed many he guided through the process to caress requiring gradun?? Ac-g-r-es in law. medicine and si '.~r'rer_~ Dt Farley had fee icmos: cceradsicc in him m it_r. of Admhggpns," said Dc.-.^krartz. ’Tra? part a strong and dtdicatrer. were recegrired -and arp: adrainisnahan and by his assrererre^ * Nome Dame .Vidshir^ram’s Stimri the l trite’ Srities Novy and was a veteran of W arl d War ’ I. Surviving ere his wife. Hilda: sisur. ’.’.ar-1 '.tilb’’ Mrcrri daughter. Susan Shapiro; sen. Charles M. Isaacs; Three grandchildren and two nieces. Jessica Morgan was named account executi Continuing Education Department of Ireizeme; Community College, Nanticoke. Pa. She is a Di resident “He was a loving presence tn their l.v-s and yeais IcTs? m fee lives of their spouses and children,’ sud Dai idrwfis 1985 Marcte Wester was cited by Union Count}' fn er.s for her work as co-chairwoman of the 1997 ’ National Arts Advocacy Day, sponsored by Amerit the Arts. She is tile executive director of the Allia Arts Education in NJ. Marete and her husband, me Syak, reside in Fanwood, N.J. 3987 man; Daniel K. Nulton, business bank manager for PNC Bank, was given tidditional duties that include mana;'/.-rnent of business banking in central and northerestem Pa. 1989 Dcirdrc Gallahue-Thorp is a family and con‘.um'r 5x-)ena- teacher in die East Penn School District, Emmaus, Pa. She resides with her husband Todd and ' thr- <■ children, Jordan, Shane, and Hannah in Mcrtz»o.vh. Pa 1990 Linda M. Barnes is ;in ;c iate p/ .... po.fr, /,r occupatloi al therapy a. isting at Penn College, WlJ/jjunspurt, Pa. stedby the A graduate of Edwanisrilie High Sdrt>: '_ Whhby gra—cied hum E'.femshurg University :r and rece.' hrs 1983 Donald Jones is die elementary principal for the Athens Area school district in Athens, Pre, where he nsldes with wife Cynthia mid sons Nathan and Zachary. legan Wellivcr marriedJohn Kelly. .Megan is .-ending th?? physician assistant program at King's Colk-;;e. Tlu-y reside in PitEton. Pa. Joseph J. Aleo. D.D.S., Ph.1)., was a decorated combat veteran of World War 11. serving with the Army infantry in Europe and the Philippines. He was profes­ sor and chainnan of the pathology dqiartment at Temple University School of Dentistry. He was named associate dean of the advanced education and research department and the continuing education department of Temple University Health Sciences Center. Biago W. Sciacca was named chainnan of annual Mother of the Rosary Proccssion from Rocco’s Church, Pittston, Pa. He and his wife, have nvo children, Salvatore and Biago. J. Lynne Ometcr is director, food and nutrition ser­ vices for Emory Hospitals In Atlanta. Ga. She resides m Suwanee, Ga. Tammy Ann Spinoski werl David A tZr/.m Tliey reside in Sugar Notch, Pa 39T2 3948 1932 3988 Jennifer Ryman married Glenn Davis. Tlur,' n^ide in Swoyersville, Pa. Joseph John Dudek served with the U.S. Army Medical Coqi during World War 11. Prior to his retire­ ment, he was a senior engineer will! Unisys, Great Neck, N.Y. for 32 years. 1903 Scott McngJe addressed the iOlii annual symposium of the Wildlife Habitat Council. He is a resident of Shillington. Pa. Sabetlj Ryan received her master’> degnx- in English from Buckneil L’niversiry. She work, as an editorial asslstanl al Goldi.-n Books Family Entertainment in New York City. Rita Hiller was employed as an elementary school teacher by the Scranton School District. She was a former recording secretary for die Scranton Sid Club; building representative and executive board member of the Scranton Federation of Teachers; a member of the executive board of die Womens’ Teachers Organization and a partner with the Telephone Pioneers of America. GRADUATES Norven Johnson was promoted to senior of marketing services for die north-central z regions of the Penn State Geisinger Health S resides in Dallas. Pre. with her husband. John Beberus was appointed to the board tots for the Wyoming Valley Children’s ;\ssoci Rebecca L Golden resides al 284 Kimbel Date. Phoenixville, Pa. 19^60 Sandra J. Sackrison, director of medical imaging :tnd women’s care at Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center, passed tire qualiri7 management advanced certi­ fication exam. She resides in Drums, Pa. Agnes Toloczko Cardoni published a book titled, "Women’s Ethical Coming-of-Age." Leanne Chamberlin was reirdtH-d into the master’s cf pmsteal ihtsapy program a: Western Carolina L’niversiiy in Cuflauhee, N.Q, where die also resides. .Mona S. Garrison accented a job as a computer prograrnrnenaaalyst at BioContro! Technology. Inc She resides in Indiana. Pre I MASTER'S Alumni ---- ~~-«^»mrT-5CTnri7e!Sli)gefWyoming\^ney Medical Center. She resides in Mountaintop with her husband Michael and two children, Matthew and Becky. r_t ntipnTKKrsr\;6ur accomplishments: marriages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new jobs. Include photos and supporting articles (newspaper clippings, written descriptions) whenever possible. Attach them to this form, and mail to: Clnss Notes Alumni Office Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes Bam*, Pa. 18766 Carl Smith was appointed district Justice by the state Senate. 399JE Kathy M. Richards was named instructor of elementary and secondary education at Lock Haven University. 3397 dress notes appear in each edition of the Universe, which is published thn?e limes a year. We are unable to Include notes about engilgemenls. anticipated events or expect­ ed babies. Please share the good news with us alter your special event h;ts occurred. Michael J, Enriquez was named supervisor of lhe medical laboratory at Sunbury Community Hospital. Scot K. Murphy was admitted to associate status In the American College of Healthcare Executives. He resides in Nanticoke, Pa. Sharon R. Seip was appointed asslstanl professor of nuriing by Northampton Community College. Sandra Stelanowlcz hits been named director of iiiercliandfsing and special services for Pennsylvania Enterprises, Inc. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: .__________ Address: , City:___ ’_______________ 3 Home Telqihohe: ( ) Social Stvmily Number FAMILY INFORMATION Spouse: Class Year: Stale: Zip: . Bale of Birth. Wilken class Year: Children: uiames and ages) EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Job Ttlle; Employer: _______ ________ _ Business Telephone, v ) _______ ______ Address:_______________ __ ________ _______ • _ City:SL’k-:__ Zap: Irngih of time and brief description: ACADEMIC COMMI NHY ACI B ITIES Graduate 1Verve is) _ Cvinniunin' .Wtivilivs:__ _______ ____________ _ CLASS NOW .Sdi o'... �KES y ■ U N I V E 1993 y Alex Coveleski was hired by Lake Lehman High School to teach in the social studies department He resides at Harvey's Lake, Pa. Christopher Gallo directed the Wayne Choralaires annual summer concerts. He is a native of Dunmore, Pa. Fran (Matso) Lysiak was awarded second place in the statewide Keystone Press Awards program. She won for her work m the “Business/Consumer News” category. Fran and her husband Eric reside in Swoyersville. Pa. Joy ce C. Morrash wed Jonathan Period '94. They reside in Blue Bell, Pa. R S E Juleann Ducaji Juleann Ducaji was hired as a full time teacher for the 5A class at St. Jude School, Mountaintop, Pa. Joe Nattress attended the American Water Works Association Water Quality Technology Conference in Denver. Colo. His presentation was titled, "Benchmarking Protozoan Inactivation by Chloramines." Jason C. Parise received his funeral directors license. 1997 Cynthia G. Charnctski entered the doctor of optometry program at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Philadelphia. A Iu it i Jo it r n a 7] Jeffrey Kotz was commissioned as a second lieu­ tenant in the Air Force at the Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala Susan Marie Kurlandski, R.N.. accept )ted a fulltime position in the Respiratory Care Unitl <of General Hospital, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Colleen McGarry was hired as a math teacher al the Pittston Area High School. Colleen will also serve as assistant girls basketball coach and Key Club advisor. Amy Marie O’Boyle has entered the doctor of optometry' program at tlie Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, and was elected president of the class of 2001. Dominick T. Gattuso passed the Delaware Bar Examination. 193g Pamela Jones wed Gino Angelozzi. They reside in Bethlehem, Pa. Cathy Long manages Aural's TV and Appliances in Honesdale. Pa. Karen Pastula was awarded the Richard E. Collarusso. D.O., Memorial Scholarship by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. MASTER'S 1975 Agnes Toloczko Cardoni published a book titled, "Women's Ethical Coming-of-Age.” 1979 1995 Lori C. Bantel is a reading specialist with tlie Hanover Area school district She resides in Swoyersville. Pa. Noreen Johnson was promoted to senior manager of marketing services for the north-central and eastern regions of tlie Penn State Geisinger Health System. She resides in Dallas. Pa, with her husband Leanne Chamberlin was admitted into the master's of physical titer arapy program at Western Carolina Sullauhee. N.C.. where she also resides. University in Ct John Beberus was appointed to tlie board of direc­ tors for tlie Wyoming Valley Children's Association. Marc K. Fontinell married Michele Fanti. They reside in Manville. Tenn. James J. Grudzinski was honored for his outstand­ ing job performance as a taxation auditing specialist at the state Department of Revenue. Mona S. Garrison accepted a job as a computer programmer/analyst at BioControl Technology, Inc. She resides in Indiana. Pa. Rebecca L. Golden resides at 284 Kimbel Drive. Phoenixville, Pa. 19460 J.J. Grube works os a model for Hero Inc. in Miami Beach, FlaDoreen Klimek received a promotion at Kingdom Tours to market their global distribution system. She resides in Dupont Pa. Tliaddcus Lacki completed a three-monih term of international practical training at Sican GmbH of □any. m the area of analog and digital Hannover. Germr He resides in Lancaster, Pa. microelectronic: design. c Anthony D. Mazzatesta received his master's degree in materials engineering from Johns Hopkins University’. He resides in Sugar Notch. Pa. Scott Mcngle addressed the J Oth annual symposium of the Wildlife Habitat Council. He is a resident of Shillington, Pa. J. Lynne Ometer is director, food and nutrition ser­ vices for Emory Hospitals in Atlanta, Ga. She resides in Suwanee. Ga. Sabcth Ryan received her master’s degree in English from Bucknull University. She works as an editorial assistant at Golden Books Family Entertainment in New York City. Jennifer Ryman married Glenn Davis. They' reside in Swoyersville. Pa. Tammy Ann Spinoski wed David A Corwin. They reside in Sugar Notch, Pa gan Wcllivcr married John Kelly. Megan is nding the physician assistant program at King's College. They reside in Pittston, Pa 1996 Philip J. Bosha participated in the Velio E. Barardis, Ml).. Summer Extern Program at Merc/. 1981 1982 Biago W. Sciacca was named chairman of tlie 75th annual Mother of tlie Rosary’ Procession from St. Rocco's Church, Pittston, Pa. He and his wife, Tammy, have two children. Salvatore and Biago. 1983 Jessica Morgan was named account executive in the Continuing Education Department of Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, Pa. She is a Dallas, Pa. resident 1995 Marete Wester was cited by Union County freehold­ ers for her work as co-chairwoman of the 1997 National Arts Advocacy Day, sponsored by Americans for the Arts. She is the executive director of the Alliance for Arts Education in N.J. Marete and her husband, Peter Syak, reside in Fanwood, N.J. 1986 Donald Jones is the elementary principal for the Athens Area school district in Athens, Pa., where he resides with wife Cynthia and sons Nathan and Zachary. 1987 Daniel R. Nulton, business hank manager for PNC Bank, was given additional duties that include man­ agement of business banking in central and northeast­ ern Pa. .*289. Deirdre Gallahue-Thorp is a family and con­ sumer science teacher in tlie East Penn School District. Emmaus, Pit She resides with her husband Todd and three children, Jordan, Shane, and Hannah in Mertztown, Pa. 1990 Linda M. Barnes is an associate professor occupation­ al therapy assisting in Penn College, Williamsport, Pa. Sandra J. Sackrison, director of medical imaging and women's care at Hazleton-St. Joseph Medical Center, passed the quality management advanced certi­ fication exam. She resides in Drums, Pa. Chris Taroli was honored for his outstanding sup­ port of local veterans. He is employed by Children's Service Center, where he works with autistic children. Rita Hiller was employed as an elementary school teacher by the Scranton School District. She was a former recording secretary for the Scranton Ski Club; building representative and executive board member of the Scranton Federation of Teachers; a member of the executive board of the Womens' Teachers Organization and a partner with the Telephone Pioneers of America. GRADUATES i9a7 Joseph John Dudek served with the U.S. Army Medical Corp during World War 11. Prior to his retire­ ment, he was a senior engineer with Unisys, Great Neck. N.Y. for 32 years. 1972 1948 Joseph J. Alco. D.D.S., Ph.D., was a decorated combat veteran of World War II. serving with the Army infantry in Europe and the Philippines. He was profes­ sor and chairman of the pathology department at Temple University School of Dentistry. He was named associate dean of the advanced education and research department and the continuing education department of Temple University Health Sciences Center. 1957 1991 1959 Jerry R. Knafo was named committee chairman by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pa. George II. Black was a teacher for the Quakertown school district, die Kingston Borough School, and the Wyoming Valley West school district He was head teacher at Main Street School. Kingston; Academy Street School, Courtdale; and Myers Russell School, Edwardsville. Joseph R. Barberio is employed as law clerk to the Honorable Berbard J. Avellino, Criminal Trial Division, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania. Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia. Joseph and his wife. Colette M. Elick, reside in South Philadelphia. Albert Williams is manager for the tenth branch location of First Federal Savings Bank. 199a George Halama was appointed chief financial offi­ cer at Elk County Regional Medical Center. George and his wife, Jo Ann, have three daughters, Melissa, Jill and Beth. Eileen McGlynn was employed as a teacher and guidance counselor by Stroudsburg Middle School, before retiring. Candice Maniary was employed as a school social worker for the Wyoming Valley West school district. She was also a member of many associations, councils, committees, boards and task-forces. She was a certified municipal police officer instructor. John Zazworskcy was appointed branch sales man­ ager of the Swede Square branch of Commonwealth Bank. Naresh G. Ramarathnam was appointed to the advisory board of Big Brothers Big Sisters. He resides in Wilkes-Barre. 1976 1991. Clement Jablonski worked as a math and science teacher for die Oceanport Board of Education for 37 years. He served with die U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member and past president of the Oceanport Education Association. Debra Protchko was named circulation director for New Woman magazine. Nicholas Babish was die general manager of die Key Condominium Association, San Francisco, Calif., where he lived for the past 20 years. UNIVERSITY FRIENDS Raymond M. Balwierczak ('53), was a retired major in the U.S. Army, served as a corporate pilot, was past president of lite Valley Fly-In Association, was a volunteer with Lifeline Pilots, Young Eagles, and owned a warehousing and residential development business. John II. Gill was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and served with zXrmy Intelligence in Berlin, Germany. He worked as an insurance investigator for Equifax of Scranton for 31 years. William A. Bonn (’53), was a sergeant during World War II, dien owned and operated Star Products Co., Wilkes-Barre. 1963 Mary A. Bunsick was a member and board of direc­ tors representative of die Wilkes University Polish Room. Thomas E. Corcoran served in the U.S. Army dur­ ing the Korean War with the 101st Airborne Division. He was employed by Pethick Construction Co., and was the owner and operator of Corcoran Printing. He was past president of the Plains Businessmen's Association. Bernadine Urbanski was employed as a profession­ al secretary with die Greater Wilkes-Barre Jaycees for more dian 25 years. Thank you, Dean Whitby John I’robert Whitby '75. former dean of admissions and economics instructor for Wilkes College, died in April. "His quintessential time was forty years," said Wilkes trustee Esther Davidowitz, a close friend of Whitby's. "His personal primary purpose was granting the gift of education to young students. John Whitby possessed the art of discernment, the ability to identify potential." "He opened die doors to their destinies while encouraging and arranging the fates of these youngsters." said Davidowitz. "This was especially true as he transformed many he guided through die process to careers requiring graduate degrees in law, medicine and education." "Dr. Farley had the utmost confidence in him as dean of Admissions.” said Davidowitz. "They were pan of a strong Wilkes team. His intelligence, personal dignity, loyalty and dedication were recognized and appreciated by the administration and by his associates.” A graduate of Edwardsville High School. Whitby graduat­ ed from Bloomsburg University in 1947 and received his master's degree in economics from Columbia University. He attained the rank of lieutenant commander at the Notre Dame Midshipman's School of the United States Navy and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Hilda; sister, Mars Whitby Moore; daughter, Susan Shapiro; son. Charles M. Isaacs; three grandchildren and two nieces. "He was a loving presence in their lives and years later in lite lives of their spouses and children.” said Davidowitz. 1995 Susan Malkemes, R.N., was named employee of the month by Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She resides in Mountaintop with her husband Michael and two children, Matthew and Becky. Keep your classmates informed of your accomplishments: marriages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new jobs. Include photos and supporting articles (newspaper clippings, written descriptions) whenever possible. Attach them to this fonn, and mail to: Class Notes Alumni Office Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 18766 Carl Smith was appointed district justice by the state Senate. 1996 Kathy M. Richards was named instructor of elementary and secondary education at Lock Haven University. 1997 Class notes appear in each edition of the Universe, which is published three times a year. We are unable to include notes about engagements, anticipated events or expected babies. Please share the good news with us after your special event has occurred. Michael J. Enriquez was named supervisor of the medical lalroratoiy at Sunbury Community Hospital. Scot K. Murphy was admitted to associate status In the American College of Healthcare Executives. He resides In Nanticoke, Pa. Sharon R. Selp was appointed assistant professor of nursing by Northampton Community College. Sandra Stefanowicz has been named director of merchandising and special services for Pennsylvania Enterprists, Inc. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Address: ____________ City: Home Telephone: ( ) Social Security Number: FAMILY INFORMATION Spouse: ________________ Class Year. Stale: Zip: Dale of Birth: Wilkes Class tear Children: (names and ages) EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Job Title: Employer: Business Telephone: ( Address: City: Length of time and brief description: ACADEMIC/COMMLNITY ACTIVITIES Graduate De greets): Community Activities: �I V E R S E Driving Under The Influence Of Stupidity Dr. Anthony L. Linzzo The next time you are driving your automobile, check your rearview mirror. The eyes that you see are mine. I am a road hog, a tailgater, an annoyance, a danger, your worst nightmare. Trained to drive on the streets and highways of the Bronx, when I am behind you, I wish to drive five miles an hour faster than you; and when I am in front of you, I wish to drive five miles an hour slower. The next time you I pass on the right and ignore all safety regulations. To me, a "stop" sign means yield and a "yield” sign means go. Yellow traffic signals have the identical meaning as do green ones and my right foot is always as far down as possible on either the accelerator or the brake. are driving your automobile, check your rearview mirror. Then pull At times, 1 use my directional signals as a decoy, so as to hide my true intentions from other motorists. At other times. 1 leave these flashing, seemingly in perpetuity, as if indicating a right turn around the planet. And I keep one hand on my horn, ready to blast if you delay even one nanosecond after the traf­ fic light turns green. My other hand hangs loosely out the window and is used only to communicate my displeasure and impatience with your driving. off the road and wait for me to pass! I am always in a rush, exceeding the speed limit, eyes darting to and fro', hither and yon, seeking the tell-tale signs of the hidden official vehicle equipped with siren and lights. I am acquainted with all of their hiding places, and my radar detection device W I L K E S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine Is addressed to a graduate who no longer resides at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the correct­ ed address, to the address above. te rth o u remains well-maintained. In the world of accidents, I am never a victim, only a carrier of the disease. I ignore lanes, weaving from right to left in a seem­ ingly random manner. 1 exploit the shoulders of the road if they serve to allow me to pass you. Of course, 1 never permit any other driver to pass me and will strain my engine to its maximum output in order to prevent this. I have no qualms about cutting in front of fire engines, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles, but will tail these closely if I am in heavy traffic so that I can speed ahead of all the courteous motorists. I am never intimidated by the size or the heft of your vehicle, and am equally rude to oil rigs, large semis, and motor homes. When I see a sign indicating a lane is closed ahead, I immediately move into this lane until the last possi­ ble moment and will cut off the driver who has been so foolish as to be patient and wait his or her turn. Similarly, I show no mercy to others who need to make last minute lane changes, and will refuse to allow these vehicles to move in front of me even where they have with greatest respect requested such accommodation. The weapons in my arsenal include my high beams, my hom, and an assortment of profane statements. The next time you are driving your automobile, check your rearview mirror. Then pull off the road and wait for me to pass! Dr Anthony L. Linzzo is Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics. Ibis article is not to be taken seriously, in that Dr. Liuzzo has never cut offan ambulance. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAI D PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4d9d9013a25dd498ed5496a4168a7453.pdf ea4e92811f8b83e581d42401b483daf9 PDF Text Text �On the W Cover The mother/daughter team of Bev Hiscox ‘58 and Carol Rittenhouse *91 carry on the family tradition of giving Editor Alissa M. Artush '91 Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus QI graduate school. It's a lime of new beginnings and new possibilities - not just for them, but for us. position to travel a similar road as these students. It's the chance for us to strengthen the tradition of supporting Wilkes. It's tine chance for us to continue working to help them like others helped us. Most importantly, It's the chance for us to make sure lite prize the)- receive is one that will best secure their future. en ti al As this issue started to come together, 1 learned a lot about tire capital campaign. I learned that Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Colleen L Herron "9S Bethany S. Stefar.ee ’01 will result in new buildings mid improving existing buildings. And the endowment helps us to remain z~x n September 18, the University kicked off its "Endow the Future" Capital Campaign which calls kJ on alumni support to maintain and enhance opportunities available to Wilkes students. financially strong. I think there are really two major goals to this campaign. The first is through capital projects, to sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduates. Just mentioning the new Student Center to them stirs up an excitement that lights up their fa tn their words, they can't wait for it to be completed and some have even started bragging to friends Executive Director for Alumni Sandra Beynon Nicholas M’85 at oilier schools. Design Projects by Design Corporation appreciate the awards. But what they feel does need to be said to you is that they appreciate you and Next I look the opportunity to talk to a few scholarship recipients. It goes without saying that they improve the campus which has been evolving since the BUJC days of the 1930s. CONTENTS Administration at the center of all we do. The time has come for Wilkes University to be handed over from all the loyal families in the .And who could forget the look of pride and exhilaration on the faces of the 320 graduates as they walked off die stage al Spring Commencement. Paul O Hop l:ce Presidentfor Business Affairs andAuxiliary Enterprises Paul Strunk I ice PresidentfurAlumni. Oei dopment and University Relations Page 7 Trustee Scholars Take Trust Seriously Five scholars excel in the classroom As you will see through the alumni featured in this issue, the appreciation they feel as students and in our hearts dosn't end when the)' walk off that stage. After the hustle and bustle of college life fades from memory, one important thread has woven its way through their lives. These very special individuals have never J. Michael Lennon. Ph.D. Mce PresidentfarAcademicAffairs Over the last several years, we have seen dramatic improvements in the quality of the campus and its facilities. The "Endow the Future" campaign will witness the completion of the crown jewel of the Wilkes campus - the new $7.7 million Student Center/Dining Commons. The center reinforces the commitment that has always been primary' at Wilkes: that the student is Profiles your help. Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President Pers donations to the annual fund mean scholaiships and grants for students. Gifts to the capital projects So. I decided to take a good look around to see what tdfecl ail this has on these freshmen, Sports Editor John Seitzinger WILKES UNIVERSITY thanks to Wilkes by giving back. With die recent kickoff of Wilkes's "Endow the Future" Capital Campaign, we, as alumni, are in Page 8-9 forgotten what Wilkes has done for them. And they are grateful. Endowing the Future - A Wilkes Family Tradition W uh your help, dial gratitude will continue as we all help Wilkes "Endow the Future. ” Alumni give students the gift of the Wilkes Experience Sincerely. valley who over six decades helped start and then continued to support it, to its alumni around the world. Throughout its history’, BUJC, Wilkes College and now Wilkes University has had a major challenge in giving the commuter student the same high quality experience enjoyed by residential students. The Student Center is going to bring these two pans of the student body together for the first time. As a community, we will be physically united by the architecture and location of this beautiful building. The second goal of the campaign is to encourage our alumni in being more deeply involved in the long-term support of Wilkes through gifts to the endowment and the Annual Fund. One of my challenges from the first day 1 arrived here, was to see that Wilkes alumni feel proud, that the people who graduate and become new alumni feel they have received an education second Departments Alissa M. Antosh 91 to none. Essential to this goal has been the effort to increase significantly the gifts from alumni to die Annual Fund to support programs, to support scholarships and to support improved equipment Advisory Board Wflliamj. Goictonhy 76 Alumni Az jaaltott President Mary Ellen E. Alu ’77 James Ca-tanzo ~6 Paul J. Ikjmu-vVitch '77 David A-Jo’Ity ’7B laurence T. Kuhar Donna O TutAc Seder .Sara Shone "99 The li di e.. Uniter* ispub!;d..-.j fr, Uilhs ( Diversity and r. dr.’nLuad fn ’/> alu-nni and Itv.tA: Cininn-dCc .ufgt.'jon. story ldra-i are ■-tAcwr.iA Inside Cover From the Editor Dear Editor: The surest way for Wilkes to thrive is for its alumni to show through their gifts dial the place I received a message on my answering machineclass nng.This is Mike Hudick from Los Gatos. Calif. I believe y number, or maybe this >s a I reacted as most people would - this guy must have e ' what Happened hoax. 1 graduated from Nanticoke High School m 1958 andnever really g0 out to rny nng. but since I had a ton ol other things on my mind, I kind where they got their opportunities will be there for the next generations. It Mill enable Wilkes to keep Page 3 i ^KI UllJd-S I 4770 Fa v «”17) 408-7H20 l.-nrail,' aiunifiipuh£-' v.’Ike-1 ujih-.t-du IB Presidential Perspective That is why growth of the endowment is so important It not only generates earnings for die Pages 4-5 J f morning of my godchild's wedding, Mike called again. 'I believeH have y I found it in the lost and lound in the Wilkes bookstore when I worke On Campus Page 6 OT3ra' ................ - id-try box After his z/rfe died, he found the ring which he had placed in her ___ ''';,eseaXddph>yna,n0' brought it //:’___ h him___________________ on a business trip and set aside a day. to do some He found a ‘58 Nanticoke High School yearbook, in the repository and rna Allef conJrJ; Bu’chro. io the JAB inscription and the words ’Wilkes Bound* under e nunibef r.g Z/iiZes s alumni office, he looked up my name in the directory, got my p He//Jersey and found me 36 years later. lowho^®^0^ i 7. . 'i. r < of the V/yorrnng Valley as "The Valley with a Heart' and the poop k|ncjnGGS. t >y f.i mic atfertdcrJ Wilkes as a reflection ol that motto. Certainly, in l,ib aGt my Ion9 Hudic> dsp'erycdicnacily and heart of a Wilkes graduate. I will now piou ■y,\ r r.g to rrry 49th class reunion, Sinceroly. GallaOt10' Judith Butchko I’m proud to say that our alumni are showing their commitment to “Endow die Future" of Wilkesforms new College of Wilkes. Already we have three seven-figure commitments from alumni, Arts, Sciences, and Professional the first such alumni gifts in our 65-year history. Sludies As important as those gifts are, a very large number of gifts in the thousands and hundreds - and even below that - will also be / Colonels or Em ti u nci: needed to put us over the top. ' I replied that I never got a Wilkes ring because I really liked my high school nng •No, this is a high school ring. Can you describe yours?’ . hed lor at leas’ ,our It turns out that Mike was given permission to lake the nng after it a 51de.lracked his years He was determined to find the owner, but a series of events in is pace Midi die changes we must accommodate in this rapidly changing world. operating budget, but in difficult years, it also provides a source of financial strength. Malatesla steps up to the plate 1 By investing in Wilkes, you are investing in our students. Il is vital for present students to see alumni investing in die Wilkes of Pages 10-15 UjlkrA I nivrrMty 1*0. Ik. <111 Wi!kf> Burr?, PA 18“66 and facilities. Ml MM JOURNAL Carmen E Ambrosian receives Distinguished Young Alumnus today and tomorrow - a responsibility they must also assume after their graduation - if Wilkes is to continue to grow, improve and fulfill its promise ns an outstanding small university. Award Page 16 \| li HIHui Gins Some c'ood lips Dr. Christopher N. Krviseih �O 11 UNIV E R S E__ O n Bedford and Sullivan To Head the new College of Aits, Sciences and Professional Studies Dr. Bonnie C. Bedford, associate professor. English, «-as recently named dean of tile newly fonned College of Arts. Sciences and Professional Studies at Wilkes, while Dr. Fred Sullivan, associate professor, department of mathematics and computer science, was named associate dean. , i ! ' ■ Dr. Bonnie Bedford, dean of the new College ofArts. Sciences and Professional Sladies In May. the Board of Trustees approved a strategic, long-range plan designed to focus lhe Univereity's strengths and improve the quality of education for its students. As pan of this plan, the former School of Liberal Ans and Human Sciences; School of Science and Engineering: and tiie School of Business. Society and Public Policy were combined to form tiie new College. J hr. Fred Sularan. associote dean of the new College ofArts, Sciences and Professional Studies s "The result of these changes will be a University that is stronger, leaner and better able to sene its students," said Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth, Wilkes president. "It is important that we take these steps now to posi­ tion tiie University for even greater success in tiie 21st century and hold down die cost of 2 Wilkes education." Wilkes University Admissions Office Q^/de&id// rrthe Adznissrons Office thanks all die 1 olunteeis who helped make this a successful recrufttag yean Bob Adams, Elizabeth Adams, T.R. Andrake, Paul Aquilino, Doris Bartuska. Karen ffednsrar.k. Bill Boyer, Jan Brore».n-Bartlett. Richard Bunn, Jim Burla.-. Richard Bums. Gifford CappeBmi. Janet Cashcur-Sentz, Lynn Clements. Lany Ccfen, Aiaa Connell, .Michael Cook. Chris Court. Frank Cuscela, Partie Da'-ies, Esdier Davido.’jK. fkn-rv.i’ve Dazs, Taur.y Dietrick, John Diamond fr-leprem Elko Bill Evanina, Manhah' f/ arr, Jim Ferris. Stephen Flood fZIieen Gallagher. Judy Gallagher. Jotv Goldstein, Bill Goldsworthy, Tracy Goryeb, Tom Hadzor. Kevin and Minnie Higgin-on. Be. Hiscox. Roy I loil.tb.iugh, Phil Howe. PablJelL-n John Joseph, Hope Kv. 'wdliani leandri, Andrew Lt *,h. Jeffrey L£>B:dtx». Chris Loach, Chad Lq« v. .ki Mrlanie Lunnu. Karen M.i:jhi. Andy .Ma?<a Clifford and faith Melbcrger. Frank Mitchell, .k-n NagranL Tom Nally, Carmen Nardone. Jean N-pa Jarrod Norton, Paul O’Hup. Jane and '•■'x'.c Paradise. Jason Parise, Bonnie. Chris and Jeff Patackis, Andrea Petrasek, Charles ‘Butch' Price, Glenda Race. George Ralston, Robert Rees, Maty Rhode. Arnold Rifkin. Dianne Rizzuto, Gene Roth, Marino Santarelli. Joe Savjtz, Scott Schultzjim Shaughnessy, Beck} Shedlock, John Sheehan. Tony Slupula.Ja. Sidhu, Chris Sommer. ’ Paul Spellman, Jen Spitzer. Becky Stemberger, Lei Stroup, Paul Strunk. David Talenti, Mindy Thalenfeld, Eon Tremayne, Dan- L’nzicker, Tom I rosevidi. Paula Van Fo«%n. Beth '-tard. Rob Watkins, Charlotte Wentz, Daniel William-,, Wayne Yetter, Mike Zt*.o Bedford joined the Wilkes faculty in 1990 as an assistant professor and cur­ rently serves as chair of the University Curriculum Committee; member of the Department Curriculum Committee; and member of the University Cultural Affairs Committee. She was inducted into Beta Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma - the International Honorary Society for Women Educators and is a current member of the Dramatists Guild, the Drama League of New York, the National Council of Teachers of English, and the Author's League of America. Bedford graduated magna cum laude from Waynesburg College with a bach­ elor of arts degree in English and the­ atre arts. She received her master's degree and Ph.D. in English from SUNY-Binghamton. Sullivan arrived at Wilkes in 1993- In addition to his role as associate profes­ sor of computer science, he also serves as the coordinator of the computer science laboratory. Sullivan earned a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in mathematics from Louisiana State University. Welton Farrar, professor emeritus; Ken Fox, WilkesBarre photograph­ er, Russel Harey, professor of business and economics, Wilkes University HGret-cfiming is just around the corner Mark your calendar for S;u»rda,. OctoberAlst Mil b, l/linga '...Inn^r Welton Fai Lauded Fo: 50 Years of Service WZ!**0" Farrar, prof W emen, framed, color portrait bv ,7 a bets of the business md icsdepartmematalune^;"1h°noring his more thsuso^ of service to Wilkes Farrar joined Wilkes as an eco­ nomics instructor in 1948 after receiving his bachelor's and mas­ ter's degrees from tlteUnHtre|„. of Pennsylvania. During his tenure at Wilkes, Farrar served as a professor of business; chair of die fnnge bene­ fits. student publications, acade­ mic freedom and several athletic committees; director of sports publicity; and founded the school's golf club. Farrar retired in 1988, but con­ tinued to teach part-time for many years. In his honor, the Welton G. Farrar Scholarship was established as an annual award given to an outstanding sopho­ more majoring in any of tiie business disciplines. You, too, can honor Welton Farrar at the Return to the Haunted Hill Celebration during Halloween Homecoming Weekend. u1,1 1~ ye has to call you, even though you've never Ulmet. He has to ask you to give something you value greatly. But just as important, he wants you to know he has something very’ valuable Io give you in return. Who is he? He's Jeff Reichl, a junior psychology and political science major from Allentown, Pa., and he spent die 1997-1998 academic year calling nearly 600 Wilkes alumni on his way to raising $11,000 for Wilkes's Phonathon Campaign. Witli your help, Jeff earned the title of Top Caller for the year. "Jeff is a very positive caller," said Todd Sloan, annual giving program manager at Wilkes. "He and his fellow callers are ambas­ sadors of Wilkes. The calls they make may be tiie only contact tliat alumni have with the campus." Phonathon callers work 3 hours a night, 3 nights a week during the 12-week program. But this isn’t the only job Jeff holds to help pay his '< ''mil'',I''"',">eCenMUInlng Commons Is right"" lomium!,,,, u [lr„ ln lhe sumnu r wav through college. In addition to carrying a full class load, Jeff works in tiie Annual Giving Office; in Rumours, a non-alcoholic night­ ci ub/coffee bar located in the basement of lite Arnaud C. Marts Center; and as an orientation "Alumni ask me everything from how the foot­ ball team is doing, to how the construction on the new Student Center is coming along," said Jeff. "Most of them want to know about the pro­ grams or activities they were involved in as a leader. student at Wilkes." Jeff finds his greatest satisfaction comes not only from his success at fund-raising, but from the time he spends connecting with alumni. Now entering Ills third year with Phonathon. Jeff looks forward to helping Wilkes tmd helping alumni find their way back. "One night I called an alumnus who told me that my call interrupted his New York Yankee baseball game," explained Jeff. "When I let him know that 1, too, am a devoted Yankee fan. we talked for a long while and he even made a pledge because he said I sounded like a good Get ready, he may be calling you. kid." "Jeff enjoys his life at Wilkes, is very proud z of his school, and loves to be the link that keeps alumni apprised of the latest events taking place on campus," said Sloan. Caller I.D.: Jeff Reichlfrom Allentown, Pa., dialed his way to the title of Top Callerfor the 1997-1998 Phonathon Campaign Michael A. Steele Receives First Ever Fulbright Fellowship at Wilkes x-vr/hat started out as an excursion for Dr. Michael W A. Steele, assistant professor of biology', to teach and follow-up on his research on animal/oak interac­ tions, ended up as a serendipitous learning experience for tiie entire Steele family. In Mexico, Steele extended his research on the behav­ ior of squirrels and other food­ hoarding animals. He studied the specific decisions they make when storing acorns, and the effects of their behavior on lhe regenera0 lion of oak forests. Steele •’ elected to visit Mexico because of tiie high diver• JR sily of oak species (> ISO), ■ K the predominance ol oak ■ forests, and the environ l mental threats to this L _. Important ecosystem in » Mt! Mexico. Steck* collaiuiralvd with faculty and students from the National Herbarium in Puebla and lliv Centro de I cologia at I‘NAM in Mexico Cits, Mexico ’I he group conducted over a do.cn studies that If ji.i i,;.,. pamdpae u, ^e I'llo Vrii170,7 „r a Student iJ-rraj re w 'Iff.-... creiuc, I -<7b IS Phonathon's Top Caller Gets Wrapped Up In His Work Steele recently relumed from a nine-month sabbatical leave in Mexico, made possible through the Fulbright Fellowship he was awarded last year. Steele is the first Wilkes professor ever to receive this award. a h. I„.k t',r more itdoni.almr. in }-jur liomeaimtog anw«morn<rets Cam lhe Steele family exploring llw.iclcc min\ in Siante Alban, flaxat a City, Mexico. Front rowfrom left to right is Margaret, I'mily, and i \ler. Standing is Wcbael.Jr. compliment those that he and his collaborators are now conducting in eastern deciduous forests of the U.S. from ANNUAL GIVING The Annual Giving Office is pleased to welcome the Dr. Michael A- Steele Steele says that his "efforts in Mexico will lead to a bet­ ter understanding of natural modes of regeneration ;md eventually the protection and management of several important oak forests across North America.” In addition to continuing several research projects in Mexico, Steele is working on a Mexican-U.S. initiative to develop a Center for Oak Ecology in Central Mexico. The Fulbright Fellowship provided a salary, relocation allowance and living expenses for Steele, wife Margaret, and children. Michael. Jr., age 17: IMer. age 10; and Emily, age S. They stayed in a small apartment complex in lite center of historic.il and cultural Puebla, a town surrounded by three volcanoes. During their stay, six volcanic eruptions, two hurricanes, an earthquake and the historic forest fires of ’98 provided some regular excitement. volunteer leaders for the 1998-199? school year David L Davis '75. chair of lhe annual fund: Melanie Maslow Lumia, rice-chair of the annual fund: Marino J. Santarelli ’73. chair of the trustee campaign: Constance A. Schaefer ‘5tv chair of the university' council campaign: Gary H. Williams '-2, M ‘82. chair of the community.business campaign: Joseph S. W Sekusky■"'7, chair of phonathon. Jacqueline Willison '93. vice-chair of phonathon for faculty and staff; Chad A. Lrijewski ‘9^. chair of ilte alumni board campaign. Marc Eakin '99. chair of lite senior class gift committee. Kudos, Dr. Lennon Dr. J Michael lennon. vice president for academic affairs nt Wilkes, was jwank-tl the I niverwtv of Rhode Island's tl’RD Excellence Aw aril in Education for his achieve­ ments .md support ot lhe university Lennon rea iwJ a master's degree and a diktomte from I RI. While Steele lectured and worked on his research, Michael, IVlvr and Emily each attended a different school. As an unexpected suqirisc. TVler. who spoke fit tie Spanish, learned to speak fluently In the end of the trip and Michael, who previously had two years of Spanish in high school, also mastered the native Ian guage In tael, half of |\ ler’s classes were spoken exclusively in Spanish For an added bonus. die tup nfloak d (he Stevlv i.unth lime tn \hit and karri about some ut Mexico's most hiooiu al mUs. driving 10.000 miles across JO Mexican • lak■. from tin northern I S border to Yuv-itan Dr. J. Mkhad It-nnon �R S E Colonel3 •nvilke is fortunate to have no quality athletic administrators in Phil Wingert and Addy Malatesta to guide our program," said Breiseth. “I are com niete confidence that Addy will continue to improve the environment for our student-athletes, our alumni and our fans. by John Stitzinger Sports Editor Addy Maiatema Former associate athletic director. Addy Malatesta of Berwick, Pa., was appointed director of athletics by Wilkes president Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth following the resignation of former director. Phil Wingert. Wingert, who cited personal reasons for his resigna­ tion. wifi remain at Wilkes as the associate athletic director. “I am looking forward to being able to spend more time concentrating on my role as head soccer coach," said Wingert. "Without the addition­ al responsibilities as athletic director I will be able to give the program the same attention I did when 1 first started here. I am eager to spend more lime building that program." Sc. in her lend, rear as a member of the Colonels staff. Malatesta will continue her role as head coach of the women’s held hockey team. Under her direc­ tion, the team has advanced to four Middle Adannc Conference (MAC) Freedom League tides, three Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (FAC) MidAdantic Regional championships, and an NCAA playoff appearance in 1995. "My primary concern is the welfare of the student­ athlete," said Malatesta. "1 want to lend my support to all of the athletic teams and hard-working, tal­ ented group of coaches dial we have on staff at Wilkes. I 'rill continue to work cooperatively within the University's academic structure to ensure tiiat student­ athletes have the opportunity to t compete in athleucs, while also striving to achieve a quality educational expe- • rience." Exce 1 I Malatesta recently completed a stint as vicepresident of the MAC Operating Committee and is a member of tiie MAC Field Hockey and Sofiball Games Committees and tlie MAC Senior Women' Administrator Committee. ‘ ' She is National Chair of Lite NCAA Division in Softball Committee, serves on die division s Regional Field Hockey and Softball Selection Committees and is also involved in the ECAC as a member of die Softball and Ute Women's Basketball Selecdon Committees. A graduate of Slippery Rock University with a bachelor of science degree in health, physical education and recreation, Malatesta went on to earn her master's degree in education from East Stroudsburg University. On Deck byfobn Stitzinger, Sports Editor Junior tailback Mike Hankins, who was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year and established a new Middle Atlantic Conference record in rushing in 1997. will guide the football team toward a MAC Freedom League Championship this season. Hankins is just 35 J yards shy ofJason Smith's school rushing record of 2.956 career yards. With a sharp offense and equally strong defensive unit, head coach Frank Sheptock is eagerly awaiting the 1998 campaign. fashioning a 7-11 mark. Senior Laurie Labbie, who plays midfield, is the team's top returning offensive threat. Sophomores Donna Rothrock, Julie Olenak and Lisa Shafer will also help bolster the offense this fall. With 21 veterans returning from last season's squad, men's soccer coach Phil Wingen has reason to be optimistic in 1998. Leading the list of returnees are senior forwards Rob Rolland and James Lacy and senior defender Tim Seymour, who each earned second team All-Conference honors last year. Rolland was the team's top scorer with nine goals and four assists as the Colonels tied for the _______ MAC Freedom League title with a reconi of 5-1 -1 ? Women's soccer head coach Kevin Vrabel hopes to carry on the winning tradition with 12 letterwin­ ners returning for the 1998 program. Last season the Lady Colonels estab­ lished a new school record for wins, By AlIssa M. Antosb '91 y fere's tlie investment. You recruit five of tlie most llpromising high school students throughout New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland. You tell them that as long as they maintain a specific grade point average, you’ll give them a full four-year scholarship. You turn them loose on tlie campus of Wilkes University and then you wait Here's the dividend. Everyday, they're trying to prove to you that they are worthy of the opportunity' given to them. The result: • Three Wandell winners (perfect 4.0 averages) • TWo Outstanding Graduate Awards • One UPS Scholarship • One American Institute for Foreign Study Scholarship • One Pa. Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship • National Honor Societies • Internships • Three acceptances into medical school • TWo placed in careers Head coach Malatesta (far left)joins in the celebration after herfield hockey team captured EC4C championship glory in 1996. rphe field hockey team will look 1 to improve on last season's 9-10 overall record as five of their top six scorers gear up for the 1998 season. Top scorer, senior Lisa Werkheiser returns to lead die Lady Colonels at tlie forward position. Joining her is senior forward Melanie KaJmanowicz. junior forw ard Sara Clause, sophomore forwards Beth .Abrams and Jill Wilson. Under the direction of head coach Addy Malatesta, die Lady Colonels have a good shot at a Freedom League title. Trustee Scholars Take Trust Seriously First-year women's tennis coach Bill Van Der Sluys welcomes back an experienced group this fall. Leading the way is sophomore standout Mary Waldorf, who played out of the num­ ber one singles position during her freshmen season. Also contributing will be fellow sophomores Mamy Dickson, Angie Cardoso, Soutchai Sophabmixay and Kathy Donlin; juniors Courtney Scutt and Nicole Weiss; and senior Dolly Chaudhari. The women's volleyball team will rely on five letterwinners to help turn their fortunes around this sea­ son. Sophomore middle blocker Carin Smurl returns along with her sister, sophomore middle blocker Shannon Smurl, senior Shanna Hennlger, sophomore outside hitter Lisa Day and sophomore defensive specialist Becky Conway. Regina Tarone, Amy Blake, Jill Fasciana, Jeff Zapotoczny and Michael Fras, better known as the 1994 Trustee Scholais, are the personification of a Wilkes graduate. These super-scholars were, at a very' young age, shown confidence in their abilities, with the ambition for a promising and successful future. The investment paid off handsomely. It is said that history repeats itself. That is definitely the case with Regina Tarone of Hazleton, Pa. When she graduated from Hazleton Area High School, she did so as the top student of her senior class. When Regina graduated from Wilkes this Spring, she repeat­ ed her exemplary performance by receiving the Outstanding Graduate Award for her respective school and was named a Wandell Award recipient for main­ taining a perfect 4.0 grade point average for all four years. "Receiving the Trustee Scholarship allowed me to study at the university that 1 wanted to, plus it allowed me to receive a double major," explained Regina. 13 Jeff /.apofoctny * "Because it is such an amazing gift, it gives you incentive to succeed and work harder." Regina, who graduated with degrees in both French and accounting, took full advantage of the opportuni­ ties at Wilkes. She applied for and won the Pa. Institute of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship, which awarded her a total of $9,000. /\nd as a 1997 recipient of tlie American Institute for Foreign Study Scholarship, Regina studied abroad at the University of Paris IV Sorbonne. But n was her internship with Deloitte & Touche in New York that helped her land a staff accounting job there that she will begin tliis October. Regina's future plans include pursuing a master's degree in interna­ tional business in the year 2000. Amy Blake of Archibald, Pa., was also first in her class at Valley View High School, earned the title of Outstanding Graduate and because of her perfect 4.0 average, joined Regina on the commencement stage to accept her Wandell Award. "I wanted to show Wilkes that they’ made a good choice when they chose me to receive the Trustee Scholarship," said Amy. "It made me want to live up to the expectations and I really wanted to do well.” Amy proves Lite adage that "hard work is its own reward." In addition to being a Trustee Scholar. Amy was also accepted into the Wilkes/Hanehmann/Guthrie Scholars Program which guaranteed her acceptance into medical school. Amy is parlaying her biochemistry degree into a med­ ical degree at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences/MCP Hanehmann School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She will graduate in 2002 and plans to go into family practice. For West Pittston native Jill Fasciana. the phrase "when you find a good thing, stick with it" is appro­ priate. She and Amy started out as roommates at Wilkes and enjoyed the experience so much that they now room together at Allegheny/Hanehmann. Jill majored in biology and minored in chemistry, and she, too, was a Wandell winner and a Guthne Scholar. But unlike her fellow scholars, Jill was also chosen as a UPS Scholar. "Getting the Trustee Scholarship meant that there was no financial burden for me." said Jill. "I was free to concentrate on my studies tn live up to the expectations placed on me." Amy (far left). Jill (next) and Regina (far right) take center stage as recipients of the Wandell Award presented to graduates who maintained a perfect 4.0 average throughout their college career. According to Jeff Zapotoczny of Edwardsville, Pa., "the Trustee Scholarship made my college career possible and it gave me an immediate chance to go to school. Without it, I would have been on a five or six-year plan, or maybe I would have even taken time off." For Jeff, variety is definitely the spice of life. He used his freedom from financial concerns to experiment with the Wilkes curriculum. He started out as an elec­ trical engineering major, decided to try a few comput­ er courses, dabbled in a little philosophy and ended up graduating with two degrees in both computer sci­ ence and philosophy. Jeff was elected into Phi Eta Sigma, a national fresh­ men honor society, served as an orientation group leader and a Resident Assistant for Pickering Hall in his junior year. And in his senior year, was senior ori­ entation leader and a Resident Director. Just two days after graduation, Jeff started work as a professional software consultant with Keane, Inc., in Pittsburgh. Michael Fras. of Binghamton. N ¥.. has a dose connection to Amy and Jill. Literally As the third of the Guthrie Scholars, he is joining them in pursuit of a medical degree at Allegheny .••Hanehmann. Michael received his undergraduate degree in psy­ chology with a minor in chemistry. Ik- was inducted into Psy Chi. the National Psychology Honor Society’ "Il was really flattering to be chosen a Thbiee Scholar," said Michael. It was a great honor and it freed up a lot of money that I needed for other things." After medical school. Michael plans to puiSue the field of gynecological surgery. Outstanding graduates Regina Ta rune uitb Dr. Anne Salary and Amy Slake uitb Dr. I'miil Sejib �CWX OXRECTORV" W 1 E S UNIVERSE Endowing the Future, A Wilkes Family Tradition ByJason L. — everly (Blakeslee) Hiscox. a mother of L? Bre. looked al a number of colleges and uni- Mariea (Barbella) Noblitt '73, believes dial it is very easy for students to go to an institution for I Jceisilies with her children. She wanted to four years, get a degree, and continue on with their help them find an institution that would best sene lives without recalling their college years. their individual higher education needs. "That is not the case for me," said this chief operat­ "Education is a very high standard in our family," ing executive of a consulting firm in Chapel Hill, said Beverly (Bev) ‘58. "When I think of Wilkes, N.C. "Wilkes University gave me a strong education, caring and nurturing are the first two words that personal experiences, and many fond memories. come to my mind." •X4,. Wilkes is a way of life and it is only natural to give back." When Wilkes thinks of Bev. gratitude and selflessness hallmark her character. Motivated by a feeling of "Even if I wouldn't have attended Wilkes as a Mariea not only wanted to thank the university but appreciation, Bev has made a career of giving back also a member of the faculty who made a positive to the school which she feels has given her family impact on her life. Jane Lampe Groh, dean of so much. student affairs at Wilkes who retired in May of 1997, student, Wilkes University is the kind of institution "The Hiscox family has a strong loyalty and commit­ ment to Wilkes." said Bev. Four other family mem­ that I want to support as a bers have passed dirough die hallowed halls of community member.'1 Bev Hiscox ‘58 Wilkes. Husband Harry graduated in 1951, uated in 1991 along with daughter-in-law only appropriate way I could honor Jane while also ~ 1 "Like my siblings, I wanted to go away to college," "Through the years, others have contributed to explained Bev's daughter Carol '91. "I transferred Wilkes to ensure that it would be there for students to Wilkes during my sophomore year because I like me," said Judith, a librarian at the State knew I would be happier there. I feel that 1 grew up at Wilkes. It was a pan of my hometown and University of New York in Buffalo who recently gave a donation to the Wilkes library. "Now 1 am just "Even if I wouldn't have attended Wilkes as a stu­ my family." returning the favor so that Wilkes can be there for the many others who will attend in the years to dent, Wilkes University is the kind of institution that I i<7 7/ 1944. Kathryn (Hiscox) Quinn graduated in I want to support as a community member." "Although my family has always been involved 1 .-a "Ever)' little bit helps," said Karen Bednarcyzk "I had many wonderful experiences there so I want '96, co-chair and spokespetson for the Anthony A trustee since 1985. Bev served as president of the to help Wilkes maintain its caliber of education mid "Badger" Marseco Memorial Scholarship. Karen and its diversity of classes which helps enrich the college three of her classmates established tlie "Senior Class regional Wilkes Tomorrow alumni campaign, chair experience for others." Gift," a fund-raising effort to endow a scholarship in the name of Marseco, who lost his life in a motorcy­ of the annual fund campaign, and was a member of numerous development and student activities Bev and Carol are a sample of the many Wilkes committees. alumni who have donated time and financial assis­ cle accident. "The scholarship is die best way I know how to has influenced their lives. honor him since it also contributes to the university." The scholarship will be awarded for the first time this According to Claire Fox, Wilkes's director of that if someone gives you something, you try fitness center in Princeton, NJ. "It is the foundation of my work ethic and has played a major part in my life that has allowed me to fulfill my dreams." programs is my way of saying thank you for every­ thing." fundraising efforts, a record 25 percent of Wilkes "As a graduate student, 1 know how hard it can be to will also contribute to the annual fund and other alumni supported the university financially last year. give money, but I always tty to scrape a little togeth­ current projects, "That is the highest alumni participation rate ever, er," said Karen, who is now attending graduate $12.3 MILLION so you have to pick and choose," said Vlahovic. Endowment Funds uation, I always plan ahead to give at least some­ $9.7 MILLION thing to Wilkes each year. Some years are better Capital Projects than others, but Wilkes never pressures me to give $8 MILLION more." experience the great educational opportunities dial 1 had." school at Virginia Tech. In 1957 with the aid of scholarship support and I /ruversuy to have a successful career and to be In a position 1,1 which I can pay back my gratitude' lo the inslll11 lion," said Judith. Sf .Annual Fund t \V i I I.- e s Annual Fund and other current operations is so important," added Vlahovic. "1 look at it as if I am planting a seed: 1 am giving others a chance to "I owe everything to Wilkes and am very grateful, "Wilkes gave me the opportunity to advance In lift > WILKES UNIVERSITY: ENDOW THE FUTURE Campaign Priorities groups and organizations begin to ask for donations, said Judith Hopkins who graduated from Wilkes endow ^future in return." Tony Vlahovic '82 "Once you are out in the professional world, different "Another reason 1 give to Wilkes is because education development who oversees all of the school's and capital projects like the new Student Center, It worked in the Wilkes library. to give them something "Wilkes gave me an excellent education and an fall. effort will raise funds for scholarship endowments said Claire. "Wilkes was one of die building blocks in my life," said Tony Vlahovic '82, owner of a wellness and "Although I gave just a minimal amount after grad­ tance to help sustain Wilkes as the university that Committee for the 1998 Capital Campaign, which kicked off September 18. Tire five-year fundraising thing I feel I have to do. My parents taught me to the annual fund and to the university's athletic that Wilkes has had directly on my life," said Carol. Wilkes Alumni Association, national chair of the Bev's current Wilkes project is chairing the Steering doing something for the University." opportunity to play baseball and football. Donating come." with Wilkes, I am thankful for the positive impact And support it she does. "Giving back is not an obligation, but is some­ Artist rendering of the new $7.7 million Student Center. one of the capital projects included in “Endow the Future. ” daughter Carol (Hiscox) Rittenhouse grad­ Jill (Seward) Hiscox. and sister-in-law "gave of herself to thousands of students," recalled Mariea. "Endowing a scholarship in her name is the U n i v I- s i t y S30 MILLION CAMPAIGN GOAL �I L K E S UNIVERSE A I u nt ni Jo 11 r H a l] A Iumni Journal May Commencement Celebrates 1998's Class of Pioneers Halloween Homecominn Is On Its Wav! Alumni Calendar HALLOWEEN HOMECOMING is booked for October 30 November 1, 1998. The Alumni Association is putting together a tasty brew of events sure to raise your spirits. Not sure "witch" to choose, go to them all: Ali mxi Association Execltive Board Ml- dm; Fridat. September IS. 1998 Halloween Ho.meco.m in > i: Friday. October 30Sunday. November 1. 1998 Scholarship Dinner Dvn< i Friday. October 30th 11 a.m.: Have a howling good time at the annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at die I rem Temple Country Club, Dallas. Enjoy a day of golf, an attitude adjustment cocktail hour, dinner, and prizes, including a trip to Florida and a car! 7:30 p.m.: Don't miss the Friday Fright Frolic in Rumours, Arnaud C. Marts Center. South Franklin Street. Saturday. April 17. 1999 Westmoreland Club. South Saturday, October 31st 11 a.m.: Cheer on die Colonels as they battle Lebanon Valley’s Flying Dutchman on die soccer field. x V7itli 65 years of "firsts” in its school's W history, it's becoming quite a challenge for a class to come along and lead the charge of innovatire ideas. It Likes vision, commitment, intelligence, imagination and of course, a little bit of luck. hors d'oeuvres and sip from the caul­ dron of chillingly good drinks as you bewitch friends and classmates. 11 a-m.: Return to the Haunted Hill at the Munson Fieldhouse to celebrate Welton Farrar's 50 years of service. Gobble up some grub includ­ ing a special "Steamship Roast Carving" and beverages while the football team tries to scare up a win against the Delaware Valley Aggies at 1 p.m. Need more info? Contact the Alumni Association at 1-800WILKES-U, extension 4130. 5 p.m.: After the game, hike to die woods (The Woodlands Inn & Resort, Rte. 315 Wilkes Barre) for The Fifth Quarter. Sample complimentary Tite Collegians of the 50s are making plans to conduct the "rehearsal” at Homecoming. For more information, contact Sam Lowe at (540) 923-4415. For the first time in Wilkes history, a portion of die senior class will return to die Wilkes classroom to begin titeir fifth year in the School of Pharmacy doctoral program dial they entered in 1994. They will graduate in the year 2000. The Class of 1998 not only stepped up to the cliallenge> to be die first class to do "some-,ese 320 graduates raised die bar to thing." tilt seven Wilkes history-making accomplish­ ments. Reunions Leslie Sinkiewicz Woods '87 is orga­ nizing a reunion of Barre Hall alumni from 1985-1989- If interested, contact Leslie at (610) 948-4690. in keeping with graduation tradition, stu­ dents who ranked at the top of tiieir class, achieving perfect 4.0 averages, were awarded die Mabie Scott Wandell and Sterling Leroy Wandell /Awards. This May, a record seven scholars received this honor­ able distinction: Amy Blake, Archbald, Pa.; Jill Fasciana, Pittston, Pa.; William Lavelle, Pittston, Pa.; James P. Reil, Hazleton, Pa.; Regina Tarone, Hazleton, Pa.; and yet another first - identical twin brotiiers Brian and Michael Kaschak, Kingston, Pa. 1 1 Franklin Street Ihu of And the Distinguished, Alumnus Award Goes to... Fame Doner Saturday. April 24.1999 Carmen F. Ambrosino M’86 Relnion 1999 This has been quite a year for Carmen E Ambrosino from Hughestown. Pa. Wilkes joins in die celebration of his 25 years of service to the Wyoming Valley by naming Ambrosino the lo'-' Distinguished Young Alumnus. Friday, June 4 Sunday. June 6. 1999 Honoring class years ending tn 4 and S) Homecomixo '99 Friday. October 15Sunday. October 17 For mcr. informdliGrt on IbtCe etefflt contact the Alumni Asixit3trm a! t-KhO-WlUCES ■ ,-7; < „ George Ralston to Receive 1998 Interfaith Council Anard Pk-:be join ns in congratulating George Ralston, one of Wilkes's most beloved fig­ ures, who '.vjll receive the Citation of Distinction from the Wyoming Valley Inkrt'aitli Council at its annual luncheon on Monday, November 23, 1998 al 12 p.m. 5t the Ramada Hotel on Public Square. Villas-Barre ' For owr 50 year., dean Ralrton has a difference in the lives of countless Wdte stu­ dents, alumni and friend., said Sandra Bcyrion .Nicholas, executive director for alumni He is a man of integrity who has worked tirele-.'-ly for others, often at per­ sonal cost." "His hie has been .1 tesisnuiil ; (hr priricipk-. of service, dedication and honor, which lit' holds dear. He has used his life to touch other people's hearts in such a way that Guild never have occurred.' i "I am extremely honored to receive the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award." said Carmen. "Wilkes University not only provided me with a challenging academic experience, but instilled m me the importance of service to die community.” After he received his master's degree in health administration from Wilkes in 19-86. Ambrosino continued to compile an impressive portfolio of professional accomplishments which ghc new meaning to die phrase, "giving something back.*' Ln 1997. he was selected community delegate for the Presidential Summit in Piiiiadi-ipliia. for contributions and service to the community: devel­ oped the " Drug Free Community Festival," a celebration of drug-free living which attracts 100,090 penpie annually m the Wilkes Barre area; founded the fira chapter of die National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Zluz- Counselors ■ NAADAQ in Pennsylvania and was ’-ate.nal Board Member representing P.t for l-r> and h*.- is chairman t.f fr?-r..k of sharon Cwcnmt-M- “ a pro active Driving f -:. L rInf; _• nee <DI|j citizen group ..hi, j- Jocth i'. pre-.ijr te-n. education and b-gidatire inilia- ••jnhi.v t.no. ..tend-d hi--.effort, from die cnmfiiurtity to the , room. He's developed an innovative 45-hour grad­ uate course for Wilkes titled. "Contemp­ orary Drug and Alcohol i Issues" for educators on early detection, identification of high-risk behavior children, intervention/confrontation techniques, and co-dependency. In addition, he's created a "Students Assisting Students" program at King's College, Wilkes-Barre, which leaches peer training designed to establish peer intervention and a referral net­ work to assist impaired college-level students and he also developed a 15credit concentration on chemical dependency for College Misericordia, Dallas, Pa. "Carmen has been an outstanding leader and educator in die fight against substance abuse and is wellknown as a man of integrity and honor," said Sandra Beynon Nicholas, executive director for alumni at Wilkes. "We are proud Io recognize Ins dedication and many achlcwments with the Distinguislied Young Alumnus Aw;ird." Putting lib, bachelor of art*, degree In English from King's (>il|egi; (1970) to use, Ambrosino operates a market­ ing, publishing and consulting firm, Rainh<un Educational Productions, from Mur h lie ha*, aulhored six nationally n leased publications for /'mug fMr/](|e He /(|Vi w,ol(. ' ("r-jx year, for Wilkes 1’ane'r.Clti/ziA Voice n.w,J(;i|H.r and I As you may expect, Ambrosino's hard | work hasn't gone unnoticed. Just to I name a few of the honors bestowed upon him: he was selected the Outstanding Young Pennsylvanian in 1979 by the statewide Jaycees; received the Achievement Award from tiie Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce in 1989; was nominated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge for 1996's Prevention Professional of the Year in the United States; and received the Ronald J. Russo Community Service Award for distinguished public service in Luzerne and Wyoming counties. As senior class president Michael Bcacliem announced in his commence­ ment speech, the Class of 1998 was die first to create its own website and establish a Community Service Challenge which encourages seniors to volunteer in the com­ munity service projects. Sounds of Scottish bagpipes were heard in the distance as an ensemble of bagpipe play­ ers led die processional down the streets of Wilkes-Barre to die quad. After joining with faculty members at die John Wilkes statue, graduates passed through an archway of colorful balloons on the way to dieir seats. T Tats off to die Fly-boys and Golden AlCoIonels for showing us youngsters what Reunion Weekend is all about. The Alumni Association packed die annual weekend event with an array of recreational, educational and social activities for the classes of 1943, '48, '53, ‘58, ’63, ’68, ’73. 78, '83, '88, and '93. But to everyone's delight, the pres­ ence of these two remarkable groups added an extra touch of laughter, pride and appreciation that took 1998's Reunion Weekend to another level. After a night's worth of celebrating at the traditional Blue & Gold Reception on Friday, a number of the Golden Colonels were spotted in front of a computer screen In Dr. Anthony Kapolka's "Introduction to the "Of all the honors of which I am most proud, child of God, son, hus­ band, father, brother anti friend top die list." concluded Ambrosino. dk Helping us fill our uun scrj|4xwk of Reunion Wtxkcnd nienionis. the Fly aixi company paused during the All Class Dinner Dance to pwc;fer for our cameras. Seated are Mrs. Frederick Ewell. Norfolk. Vu., Janies Lynch. Bloomfield, NJ., Frederick Ewell. Norfolk, Vn. Standing are Carol lUindall anJJnhn Hunter, Forked River, NJ. 1 - Internet" Satunlay morning course. The first to arrive In class were Herman and Miriam Golightly Baumann, from Slinger, Wisconsin, who relumed to Wilkes after a 50-year hiatus to commemorate their induc­ tion into the Golden Colonels. Among other topics, alumni were introduced to the new Alumni Connections Online Community as a way of local- . i r: w CHAPTEFO/z/ PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK Young alumni from the Philadelphia and New York chapters hit the beach on July 17th for the Young Alumni Beach Bash in Belmar, N.J. Next up for the crew from the city of brotherly lore is a Harbor Dinner and Entertainment Cruise un Saturday, September 26th. LUZERNE COUNTY Luzerne County Chapter mem­ bers headed out to the ballpark for a day with the Red Barons al the Lackawanna County Stadium May 9th. Jadi Willison '93 stepped up to the plate as the newly-appointed president of tliis chapter. She is organiz­ ing a September meeting. ® & WASHINGTON, D.C. Ron M. Miller ‘93 was named the president of the Washington. D.C. chapter. Assisting Ron is vice president Heather Shocker '94, secretary Kellie Klein '96 and joint trea­ surers Alan '68 and Joan '70 Melbergec TWIN TIERS The TWin Tiers chapter; headed by Dr. Mario Silvstri ’82. kicked off the season with a Summer Sizzler happy hour at the Golf Gallery in Endwell. N.Y. on Saturday, June 20th. A Luncheon Cruise on Cayuga Lake is planned for October 4th. HARRISBURG Fly-boys and Golden Colonels Show Alumni How It's Done at Reunion Weekend There's a very good reason why Ambrosino's accumulation of awards reads like a who’s wiio list. His name was added to six such lists through­ out his career. Martjuis Who's Who in the World, Strathmore's IFZio'j Registry ofBusiness Leaders, Who's Who Among Human Sendees Professionals (national), W'ho's Who in the East, Who's Who in Finance and Industry, and National Who's Who of Italian Americans. Ambrosino resides In Hughestown, Pa., with ids wife of 27 years, Bernice. Ills son, Carmen, Jr., recently wed wife Jennifer. And his mother, Rose, still Ilves In Exeter, I’a . where i.annen was ral.yil. Brian and Michael didn't stop tiiere. They were also named the Outstanding Graduates from their respective school, die first time identical twins ever took home such honors. The odier outstanding graduates were Regina Tarone and Amy Blake. If you were one of the 4,000 faithful who braved die 90-degree heat to attend Spring Commencement on May 16tli, you noticed one very visible first before you even left home. Graduation was held for die first time on the Fenner Quadrangle, the 1.5 acre park-like greenway located in die center of campus. his hometown paper, die Pittston Sunday Dispatch and authored a statewide publication on personnel management for drug and alcohol facilities. An ensemble of bagpipe players leads the senior class past the Bell Tower to theJohn Wilkes statue where they meet with the faculty honor guard. i* ■ dinner meeting of Carl '59 and Nancy Juris S6 announce an upcoming v nber 22,1998 at La Campana die Harrisburg Chapter on Tuesday. Seplemt Italian restaurant. ing former classmates. Then it was off to Ute Fly-boys' bi- tograplis of both the cadets who helped save Wilkes during lite war and the annual reunion in the new Classroom/Office building where amidst an itinerary of reunion house­ keeping chores, tliis fly-on-the-wall Wilkes campus, circa. 1945-44. saw first-hand the true spirit of Reunion Weekend. The cadets and their wives traveled all the way from Florida, Virginia. Massachusetts and New jensey to see each other and Wilkes. As roll call gets shorter with each passing reunion, each trip to Wilkes takes on a deeper meaning for them. And. after spending just a short time with this group, it was obvious that tliey possess a history ol Wilkes that truly captures the heart of our school, of Wilkes-Barre and of an entire era. Air Corps Cadet Frederick Ewell (’43-’-4 ») helped ahunni trav­ el back in lune with his scraplxxik of IK JC. memories. Alumni literally stood in line to catch a glimpse of pho- Next it was on to the dance floor, where the fly-boys joined the Golden Colonels to introduce everyone to die Lindy and the Jitterbug. Attorney Joseph J. Savitz received the Touch of Class Award for his help in raising over $52,000 as chair of the class of l94S’s 50th reunion. During his acceptance speech. Sant's classmates rose to their feet initiating applause for their leader. thvniM.'hes and their alma mater. Sunday gave way to die Golden Colonels Brunch hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Breiseth. The Gokku Cdnnel& are m.ide up of .ilunint v.ho are Rnuluairel 50 ar more ve-irs from \\ ilkvs IK' Fh -Ixisx are the group of I S Air Fares1 Cadets who were s.-nt tn the Wyensing Valk-v t.i it’ r.d BljC .uxl train as pilots in the 1940's. Th.' th joined lite ix a.m :1;. mtv i>. lite C., ;. 1 Colon. N duh .1! their tr.uhiK-n.il tku.wh m f-. C*wnpl>.in> SniJ. nt u .ikr. Front row: WC?.Al Fred, rtek Ewvll; C i.LtH-.-mer. Ca.’.3 I m>.> Ire.cty Cmulre Jono Dmstcl 1* Murx-l MmEer -.S. SiUhlnilteiihmNictKd.^Xl'SS.vs.xx-iitiwdmxh.rhn- alumni | Second row: ph l.Ghman ’ Minxn Baumann $5.Joseph tk-rg. r -iS. l uf.-n • Mi n', r AS j Tldwl row II. nn.m HwnuiiM'4X; k’ivnu’ Mmtnr -19. AniAlN-tchlu 'AH ! Sarto 48 Fourth row. l C.lnmG.*vh’•‘S. th Christeplk. N Bw.w'h.%t!ksl niren-ty i^Ant. A»onw;L^ih| Sarto 48 • �A / » in " i Journal! Reunion Giving te vour A wonderful way to celebrate Jft’to Reunion is by making a gif the Wilkes Annual Fund in honor of your class. Classes celebrating Reunion this year are: 1949,1954,1959, 1964,1969, 1974,1979,1984,1989,1994 For information about Reunion Giving, please contact: Caryn Cheyfitz Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 (717) 408-4311 or 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 4311 cary’ncS'colonel.csc.wilkes.edu 1951 Marilyn (W likes) Dugan was featured tn die Conn­ ecticut Pcs: newspaper Bridgeport. Conn., as a "Woman of 5d>?Lince.- in recognition of more thin 10 years of com­ munity vo’.ur.teensn and service. Marilyn resides in Wilton, Conn., with her hustrand. Joseph. They have three children. Mark. Timothy and Megan. Richard Owen Bums received a graduate degree from Brooklyn Law School and is a self-employed attorney in Chestnut Ridge. N.Y. He and his wife, Lynda, have three children, Marc, IDa, and Susan. 1957 Donald W. Jaikes retired from full-time ministry al SL Andrew's Episcopal Church. Spring Hill. Fla. 1965 Robert W. McGurrin. PhD, and his wife are retiring in Woodstock, England and at thar restored farmhouse m S.W. France, in the Bordeaux area. Robert was a counselor and snir.ee teacher with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools in England fcr 56 years. R. Lawrence Gubanich was; aappointed chief financial officer of Diversified Prescriptionti Delivery: He resides in Phoenixville. Pa. Gary Popovich is the general manager of world-wide information technology■ 5services for IBM Corporation, Somers. N.Y. He resides ir in Wappingeis Falls, N.Y. 1958 Thomas Jenkins retired after a 40-yeir teaching career. He was honored with the personalized musical. "Let's Hear It Fcr Our Principal.’ presented by the fifth grade students at Main Stress Elemer.Uir. Center in Plymouth, Pa., where Thxnas saved as prindpal. 1967 William G. Kimmel received a presidential faculty award from California University of Pennsylvania, where he is a biology and environmental sciences professor. Emma Minemier Firda retired from the Pennsbury Schoo! District after a 38-year career She resdes in Levittown, Px 1959 Evald Richard Eskilson, a ;•?;for Kimber'.-(dark Corp :.z. rd.raf I960 Peter U. Perog reZir-J !* ’- i .. CP\; He r -. L-. Bernard W. UahaJIa re? •• d. d.r.r’nr from th: Andntz Gjmpany. King of Prusv-i, Pa. He r.-des tn Collegeville, Pa. 1963 Ted Begun d :i crar.-i.. . ■r/rofd' Burgti'irff kt-akocr-UM Pr ' Robert F. Gherundolo wz of friv.jcr W.ikc ■ B.irr ■ Are 1 Rofr.rt awl hb reli' in children and grand-ma ■■ •; n, NJ . '-re ’ Jr ■ Mar.?;’/mt-r.l G/jr..-d. Pa. 'Hir. hare dre 1964 Jane (Edwards) Bonifflio thC. s.<» r,r Blacksburg, \a, .^xualizinp tn wu-ea •- n :.t.i apfrin ) and accessories J.u.t- and her husband. swi r<- >■ in Lilacfcburg. Robert Byrne, ic. UC., is director directo of the cadet counseling center at the U.S. Military' Acade demy in West Point, N.Y., where he and his wife, Alice, reside wit rith their two sons, Elliott and Brendan. Catherine Chandler-Oliveira announces the birth of her granddaughter, Moriah. Catherine teaches Spanish at McGill University, Montreal, Canada, where she serves as an administrative officer in lite Faculty of Medicine and is pursuing post-graduate studies in multicultural education. Patricia (Hodakowski) Hinchey, Ed.D., M ‘75 pub­ lished a book titled, "Finding Freedom in the Classroom-A Practical Introduction to Critical Theory’." Patricia is an assis­ tant professor of education at Penn State Worthington, Scranton, Pa. She and her husband, Ed, reside in Dallas, Pa., with their two children 1973 Paul A. Csigi married Sybil Blitzstein. Paul is director of human resources for Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, Philadelphia Sybil is a business managerr :at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. They reside in tn Havenown, Pa. Josephine (Schifano) Finlayson is a guidance coun­ selor at Fetch Senior High School, Groton, Conn. She resides in Mystic, Conn. Shirley (Davis) Ncwhart mamed Robert Mainly. They reside in Hershey, Pa., with children Julia, Joseph, and Hillary. William J. Reese is professor of educational policy studies and of history at tlie University of Wisconsin-Madison and former editor of the History of Education Quarterly Alumni Close-Up Raymond E Lowery received the "Golden Apple" award and a certificate in recognition of his year as president of the Wyoming Valley West School Board. Plymouth, Pa. Keith Uilliams retinai fann the Peonsbury School He u.-.i hrs wife. Flo. hare twochildren, Mark and So.“ and hav<- fr.: grandchildren, Brittany. Derek, fcxhse.', Amy and Shane Ruth Younger Davidson announces the birth of her fourth grandefey. Arron James Daviton. Ruth teaches EngJcJi zt Capital College cf Penn Slate Ur...pr-.de;F'.'K.ire, Pa. with her husband. i’ilam. She has three duidrsi, Mary Ella, James and Deborah- 1972 Charlie Beckley was promoted to rice president, logistics administration and U.S. availability planning at Mattel. Inc. Charlie resides in Redondo Beach, Calif., with wife Kathy and their two daughters. Casey and Carrie. Alumni Jo u r n a I gusko is proprietor of a music retail store, te tore musician, private Inslraclor, and prafasorof music duration at King's College, WUto-Barre. 1980 Patrick A. DeLorenzo, Jr., is a senior consultant at Claremont Technology Group, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. He resides in Elizabethtown, Pa. , Centrclla seas named coordinator of real estate sales for Earth Conservancy, Ashley, Fa. Jenny also owns and opra® Appraisal Associates of Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Nicholas T. Gard, Attorney, opened a law office in Mount Carmel, Pa. Nicholas and his wife, Chert have two daughters, Nicole and Alyssa. Dennis A. Jones co-authored ‘Video Production," a videobased module of instructional materials for technology edu­ cation. He resides in Decatur. Ga. SEUWOHl 1969 Lawrence P. Savitsky s the first executive director of NJ. Shares, Saddle River, N.J. 1970 Georgiana (Cray) Bart exhibited lier painting. “Yellow .Mug with Orange and Lemons on Red Cloth," with the American Society of Contemporary Artists al die Salmagundi Club in New York City. Georgiana has Iw.-n accepted into d.ree national exhibitions. Paula Gilbert Gray Is a calculus teacher al Scotch Plams-famw/jd Hi;<h School, Scotch Plains, N.J., and presi­ dent r,f Nutrition XPrets Inc. She resides in Somerset, N.J, Marianne (Baker) Peterson reared the International Nf-rling Award in real estate from Coldwell Banker, Newtown, Pa., where she also resides Neil Seidel wa-, promoted to via- president of PNC Bank, Scranton. P.i Neil B saiior administrative officer in retircfrx-fil and irr.-rfment /Trices 1971 Alice (Engel) Ellman oj/ciud "Broadway Dn-ain’.,' a < are! - '.>■ ion ^-efaltzing in dancing, gymnastic1., I. and > < a^arrl H r. !«.,;<d hi Kingston, Pa , wlrf-rr /.'/> r-- kk-s Standiing: r Gina Scazzaro Fair ’82, Fort Myers, Flor.; Terry y Sei , linger Craig '80, Parkland, Flor.; Joanne Younts; Gcri .McAfee Dougherty '81. Ambler, Pa.; Helen Gorgas '82, Portland, Maine. Seated: Karen Snyder Zciser '82, Strafford, Conn.; Jeannie Bennis Seidof *81, Sarasoia, Flor.; Mary Giblin Gaietto '81, Vineland. N.J.; Sharon Snyder Bergen '82, Orlando, Flor; Maureen Falvey Creamer '80. Saddle Brook, N.J Alumnae Get Away With Bi-Annual Reunion ougli 1982 met at Nine alumnae from the classes of 1980 throt libel Island the Sanibel Harixnir Resort and Spa in Sanil Florida for their bi -annual reunion. Every iwo years, the women get together by getting away lor a weekend of fun and catching up. Hits year's festlviucs al the spa Included a mixture of exerciu-, relaxation and of course, pampering. The women worked out in Ixxly sltcngtlienlng classes, fitness boxing, water aerobics and tennis lessons. They rvl;ix>xl by walking On tht beach, i|x*iullng lime al die |mmiI and enjoy­ ing th'! view of tlie haibour from their penthouse suite Facials, may>ag< seaweed scrubs and manicures provltletl the p.in>|<iring "We plan 10 n unite in Hu- year 2000," said Gina Iteazram I air, 11.1., of 82 'Till*, group of women ia very lucky t»!«’ able to 1 a.vjy ||h- |hb togillu r. We could lune J great time whemer we Luulf Janice M. (Nagle) (Gaylets) Pettinalo announces die birth of son Luke James. Trisli Riley M ‘95 is the director of cardiac services for Complete Home Care, Inc. Dallas, Pa. ice president prCo.uui.L of u, Deborah E. Dunleavy was appointed vice tnical Institute. institutional advancement at Johnson Techr Deborah resides in Hughestown, Pa. Angela Vauter received a doctoral degree from the Department of Health Studies at Temple University, Philadelphia. She is a professor in the recreation and leisure senices management department at East Stroudsburg University. Joel P. Kane. LLCol. of the United States Marine Corps., is commander of tlie Manne Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron-30 in New River, N.C. Dorothy (Dottie) Martin serves as editor of The West Side Leader newspaper, Wilkes-Barre. Dottie resides in Forty Fort, Pa. Shortly after being reas­ signed to United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOSD, at Offutt Air Force Base. Neb.. Robert was awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. Claire Maziarczyk wrote and co-published a book on miniature pastepaper patterns through the Alembic Press in Oxford. England. Robert lives in Bellevue, Neb., with his wife. Heidi, and two children, Shannon and Robert James (Robby). 1976 Maureen B. K. McHale was elected treasurer and board member of the Wyoming Valley Oratorio Society. She is lire business office director at .Mercy Health Care Center, WilkesBarre, and resides in Forty Fort, Pa. Jay Thomas was certified in advanced nursing admin­ istration by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Jay is director of nursing systems at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre. He resides in Plymouth, Pa. John Miranda is a business education teacher at Princeton Regional Schools, Princeton, N.J. John and his wife. Jeannie, reside in New Hope, Pa., with their three children, Johnny. Nicky, and Timmy. 1978 Ellen Alaimo was appointed director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania office of Ute Pennsylvania Environmental Council. Ellen resides in Shavertown, Pa. Joseph S. Solomon is director, Parente Energy Consulting. Joseph resides in Media. Pa. with his wife, Kathy, and two sons, Joseph and Michael. Anthony J. Pinto, Jr. M'82 is executive vice-president at Synergist Technology Group, Inc., in Carbondale, Pa. Tony resides in Dunmore, Pa., and has three children, Tia, Maura and Anthony. Anthony J. Shipula II, was named named director director of of develop develop-­ ment of College Mlsericordia, Dallas, Pa He resides in Hanover Township, Pa 1979 Mark DeFalco, LLCol.. Is the squadron commander of the st maintenance squadron In Osan AB, Korea. Mark and his we. Joan Mancini ‘80. reside with Uwlr three children, James, Erica, and Mark, In Korea. Norccn J. (Corbett) Johnson was promoted IQ senior > anagerol marketing services for the North Central and hi I) ill'i? p-T*’1 ,k'isi”Rvr ,k‘al,h S>Me,ns’Norwn rrtkks ulth-?. ? w-ls appointed chief financial Mkh ii il,a NdWork ('O|1’ • •'“nnington Hills, J»1.ii andwik-Ki,nlx?l|y nsldu in Nml. Midi. Sl'lkT.8'1"11'1'1'"' " a" hvrWlsl J-itm bn ini ,U‘‘s,"'"l’<,,Vl* b) director of qualliv axsurana- Stephen J. Voyce, M.D., was elected a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is the director of clinical cardiology at Community Medical Center Healthcare System. Stephen resides in Clarks Summit, Pa., with his wife. Peggy, and their four sons. ■ I I I I ■ I I I I 1 I • H William V. Lewis, Ph.D., M ‘86 was elected president of the St. David's Society of Wyoming Valley, Inc He is an assistant vice-president and registered investment advisor with Merill Lynch, Wilkes-Barre, and also senes as adjunct professor with Wilkes. Marilyn J. (Anderson) Patterson is a free-lance musi­ cian and active as treasurer, assistant organist and music director at First Baptist Church, Ledgewood, N.J. Marilyn resides in Dover, N.J., with her husband, Charles, and two children, Matthew and Margaret. >1984 Patricia (Brannon) Sincavage was appointed regional manager of Harrun Communications Southeast Pennsylvania cable system. Robert J. Harper Completes Banner Year William Goldsworthy was sworn in as mayor of West Pittston, Pa., where he resides with his wife, Jannet, and children, Anne, Katyn, Carrie, and Brandon. Joan (Bonfanti) Shannon was promoted to human resources supervisor of TUrkey Hill Dairy, Conestoga. Pa. Joan resides in Lancaster, Pa. REUWOf? Alumni Close-Up Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Harper '81, was personally recognized by President Bill Clinton after completing a threeyear assignment as a White House .Military Office Presidential Advance Agent for the President and the aircrew of Ai r Force One. Clinton exchanged handshakes, posed for a picture, and met one-on-one with Robert. 1975 Paula (Pinter) Page married Julius Gabriel. 1968 Effie Mae (Hamm) Buckley received a master's degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix, AriZ- She resides in San Jose, Calif. Tlromas L Gaylets was promoted to supervisor of the car­ diac cath lal> and intervention sennas al the Community Medical Center, Scranton. Pa. 1985 Cherie Burke accepted a position as a CRNA/clinical instructor at the Bowman Gray Baptist Medical Center. Winston Salem, N.C. Cherie resides in Greensboro, N.C. with husband Todd Cox and children Collin and Kelsey. Michael Marino, Jr., received a doctoral degree in analyt­ ical chemistry from /Xmcrican University. Tom McGuire is the sports information director of Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg. Pa Tom nsides in Mountaintop, Pa. with wife Audrey and son Nicholas. David Schoenholtz is the co-owner of ‘ Irving’s Bagels." a chain of three bagel shops in Stale College and Altoona, Pa. Karen (Anderson) Schulz and her husband, Troy, announce the birth of their daughter; Katherine Ruth 1987 Michael Bemetski was promoted to the position of pave­ ment system engineer for PennDOTs district 4-0 regional office, Dunmore. Pa. Neil Douris is a marketing mana tager al Aven Dennison, Corp., in Philadelphia. Pa. He and1 his 1 wife. Athena, reside in Newtown, Pi Glenn R. Whiteman II, is a biology teacher and head wrestling coach at Dierufl High School. Alknttr.vn. Pa Glenn is completing an internship for a principal's certification. He and his wife, Nidia, reside in Lehighton, Pa David M. Williams was elected assistant vice president and associate general counsel al Amentas Life Insurance Co.. Lincoln. Neb. 1988 Susan G. (Marino) Laurita and husband Thomas announce the birth of their daughter. Olivia Grace. Susan is a credit analyst for United National. B-dgrrater. N.J. Tom is a finance manager for Prudential Inws&nsits, Newark, NJ. They reside in Clinton, N J 1981 to director of John Hargreaves M’85 wass promoted | John resides in Great financial analysis for Nabisco. Jc Meadows. N.J. Susan A. (Malley) Hritzak M ‘88 and husband William announce the birth of son Brian. They reside in Forty Fort, Pa., with their daughter Danielle. Michelle A. Rick earned a funs doctorate from Temple University law School, Philadelphia. Pa. Mkhelle resides in Rcdyn, Pa., with her husband. Anthony Symes, and child. Tayiot Fkeukiohi 1982 Mark Thomas was promoted to vice president of television at WVIA-TV Channel 44 in Northeastern Pennsylvania. 1983 Timothy Bahorik is a senior systems analyst for Proctor and Gamble. Cincinnati. Ohio. Timothy resides in liberty Township, Ohio, with his wife, .Amy. and two children Hanna and Jonah. David Carey M ‘98 was selected as the Outstanding Environmental Engineering Graduate Student by 'X dkes UnlTCisity David resides in Wilkes-Barre. Man Ann (Fedor) Dittos n.wivvd the Irhigh V.il'.vy Hospital Medical Staff Nuixmg Practice Award at Tire Fncnds of Nuising Gal.i Celebration. Mary Ann is a stall nurse tti coronary Intensive care, ch-.uqx tv'it ot perfomi tnee Itnpivnvmcnls and leads the coordin 11 mg council on A ( I. She resides in tkchlelsvillc, P i. with husband I'.uid 1989 Terry (Lex) Sypeck and her husband. Sunky. announce tlie birth ot Jordan Michael. Terry is a certified nuise anesthetist at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville Pl. and al Good Sanntftan Hospital m Pousrille, Px The family reside, in West Hazleton. Px 1990 Janice (Saldukas) Parsons earned a master of educa­ tion degree spectah.ing in secondary school counseling from \\ llmington College. Nov Castle. Dela. She is a s<:cncteacher at W T. Chipman Middle School. Harrington, Dela and resides with her husband. Janie*, in D wer. Iklx John J. Serafin M “98 joined PNC Bank Corp, as an assis­ tant vice president. He alv) received a master of business administration degree from Wilke. I Diversity John and his wile. Mart Ellen reside in We4 PilbloR. Keith SilUgman and wife Nancy announce tl* birth of tlx’ir daughter. A'hley Vktoria. Ki-lth Ls the associate 1 uvuhvv dirrtt.ir for Nardiez Community Hosjiilil in Natchez, Miss. �WILKES UNIV ERSE A / ti in » i 1993 Dan-le Cardone wvd Mary Christina Repotski. Dan le is stationed with the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120. Naval Air Station. Norfolk. Vx. where he was designated a naval flight officer and awarded his Navy Wings of Gold. He was also promoted to the rank of lx Junior Grade. Alumni Close-Up Mike Grohs is a Big Hit with Little Leaguers Former profesj.iorul baseball p’jscr. Michael K. Grohs *95. spenv’ts an annual "Fuain? Stars Bajcbali Clinx ’ ;n Kmcton. Px. that tsatfias rhe fundamcr’aS cf ktseball to boys and giris aja S-15. Regina M. Costanzo wed Shaun P. Flannery. Regina is a retirement investor for Prudential Investments, Scranton, Pa. She is pursuing a graduate degree in computer science and resides in Throop. Pa. Ed Hurlbrink is an internet consultant for Verio Inc., and resides in Chalfont. Px Mite began his pitching career at Old Dominion I nivtnsr.- in Norfott V1. befen? being «lrafx-c 6tb. I y the Son Diego Padns. After a rota­ tor cuff tn:L’.“. cut short h^-bcseboli can.tr, Mike finished his coileg? carter al WJkes. receiving a bachelors degree in marksting. "The cue honor I osn say I adissed in pro ball was leading the kague tn hit boneis my fiat year with 20," said Mite. TTidi a 93 m; f. Lsr bull, sctrwtinxs 1 didn t know where it was gomg," .' ’ te j a ftotoina; adviser dewsioping penfolios for potential efieats. fcrPradenitol Seamhes, Moosic. Px Far mere infomta'.: :n an the “Finure Stars Baseball Ginic," cunraa Mte to (TIT) "14-9628. Aimee Arm Zaleski graduated with honors from the Ohio Stoto University College of Law tn Columbus. Ohio, and earned her ;uns dcctorato. Aimee has accepted a position with the law finn of Porter Wright. Morris, and Arthur in Ccdumbus. Ohio. Ella (Lukavitdi) Karassik and husband Steve announce the birth of daughter Erika Gabrielle. They nside in MohnRn, Px Drs. Eric Jamie (Mazeiris) Knorr ar.r.ounce lhe bird j of iher dato-Jtt* Allison Jamie. Eric is in his last year of anesthes:o!?>g. resiierxy to the North Carolina Baptist HnspitaL Jaxnk- is a staff optometnsz with Davis Eye Asodtoes Enc .and Jamie reide in Wmfion Salem, N.C., with their darter and son. 5/^fxn Er:x .M. Helen (Shorten) Tngar n a nurse pracut/.r/.r for Guthrie Ciimc-Whitos Crasmg. 1Helen resides in Moscuk Pa., with Lerh:r.n;mdand:'j ch.idren. Robert Watkins ■-.a-: appointed r.xhay ypeclalist n: dtc district maintenance program unit of PtanDGTs di;iriaj^i hca.Ljuartt a. DiH.n?,.T Px 1992 David S. Noyle .M ’9 i a ’■ rad k u.u. r p M H Tri ser.tocs. Inc . Allentown, Pa v.j- Karen, .-r>i -/.n AlixandirDavid, n- ide in I:-,;,--.ford. Pa J.R. linpp . . r ■: • I .1■ | ’? tor for h.i.’r3jh.iniJ> N.E F< rr,‘,r. ’.. r -n. t. i.*r. ; A.<j, Px J.R. a-. i'L-; in Carborfth!:*. Px } i I Joann M. Scubelck . .arr 1 stoti Pnishlntki '93 Tiiiv no'tte tn Clark-. Summit. I’a Lisa Lrezorchak wed John B. Smith, HI. Lisa is an account manager for Microtech Leasing Coip„ Princeton. N.J. Thevreside in Bridgewater. N.J. Aaron Stoker married Deanna Marie Fredenberg. Aaron Is a produce clerk al Me Z's Food Matt, Plains, Pa. Deanna is a sales repnsenalire for Sears, Wilta-Bam. They reside In Plains, Pa. EX™ EPtoiral ch°PrclE Wilkes-Barre 1998 Rcbeccah Loeser wed Dirk Hcberle. Rebeccall Is employed at the Skiuieateles Greens Golf Club In Skaneateles, N.Y.. where they also reside. Michael T. Beaclicm was asraniol a MACUIIO Scholarship for his essay, "How Coilege student Personnel Cm Addres die Issue of Violence on Campuses." Sandy Singer wed Dennis Staiger. She is a teacher at Rosetree Media School District, Media, Pa. They reside in Chaddsford, Pa graduates 1995 •ind H&R Block as an income tax consultant for 17 Frank Mitchell wvd Gisele Sum. Frank is an admissions officer for Ross Univasity, New York. N.Y. They reside in West Caldwell. N.J. Ed Hutter is a staff accountant at the Trust Company Bank of New Jersey. He resides in Clifton, N.J. years She was an Army veteran, serving in the medical corps for three years as a master sergeant, and also served as a notary public. to head of communications Jeffrey MyerS was; promoted f sales in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he also for Sears Industrial Sc resides. Lisa Mastruzzo is a business analyst with Fidelity Investments, Boston. Mass. Lisa is pursuing a master’s degree at tiie University of Massachusetts in Boston. She resides in Brighton, Mass. diology at Rima Saad is working on a Ph.D. in clinical psych Allegheny University of the Health Sciences and resit tides in Somerville, Mass. Christina .Marie Ortiz received a bachelor’s degree in social work from College Miscncordia, Dallas, Px, and is pur­ suing a master s degree in social work from Marywood University. She resides in Selden, N.Y. Ben Tranguch and hts wife, Marie, announce the birth of their daughter. Julia Marie. Ben is an industrial engineer for Proctor and Gamble, Meitoopany, Px He and his family reside in Dallas, Px 1997 Kreien Churchcr is a news assistant at The West Side Leader newspaper, Wilkes-Barre. Kalen resides in Plymouth, Pa. Traceyy A. MacMillan married Michael DeRosier. They reside inn Doylestown, Pa. Colleen McGarry is a mathematics teacher, girls’ basket­ ball coach, and Key Club advisor at Pittston Area High School in PitLston, Pi, where she also resides with her son, lyier. She was inducted into the Pittston Kiwanis Club. MASTER'S 1971 Anil (Bogusko) Sirak is principal at Bishop O'Hara High Anita School Dunmore. Pa 197B Michael J. Speziale. PhJ).. is assistant superintendent of the Dalias Area School Distnct, Dallas. Pa. where Ik also resides 1930 Don Repshas was promoted to director of salts and marketing, builder direct channel of AiDerican Woodmark Corporation, Winduster. Ya Edwin E Henninger was appointed nee president of middle ntrkel lerdmg in commercial banking of Sunimii Bant He and !>- fanuly reside in Whitehall. Px 199© Anthony E Torquato -.to. promoted to rice president of Warne Br to-rJ i s an ij;znrtorbx Lackawanna Junior College and lto*.-me Gzrmtoni.Chapters <f. the American InAtute of I‘- 'i 'I’-'i r- al o pursuing a graduate degree m hanking fram d.-e t. n;.«r-dy of Cohrado 1991 Juditli A. Lilisl/rirTfl.- ti,-- Warning Valley Woman’s ’rear Judith i> a plaoaimi ^eclalisl at the of C •. - y-ro., .j G’ fbcTiairdiu, Dallas, Pa \L-r-- j.-. I;, . Itarr Dao’d Rqnlus , tll flJf '• >■. . t •<! i"u •(/•. ..'/’>rn Puinsyiiunla Brian J. Rinker. • • it: <J».r .r'.-rj,,r jni i :ir,'J i. an /.-Jjijor! f.u.ul!y ''f.T.D : >;'.rg/am I’rfiVH^.: inRwtyFort p.t Gharltt, J. Copley IV, received the alumni award for lead­ ership dunng Wilkts University’s 51st annual spring com­ mencement Charles resides in Waverly, Pa. Brian J. Slrassman »«1 Amy Lmn Br™. Brim is a youih sport, cwntoor at lhe Jraish Community Crater of Greater Washington, D.C., in ItocMte. Ml Chris Scbastlanelli married Michele Chwastyk. They reside in Plains, Pa. Lisa Wruble was appointed to die position of rehabilitation RN at Riverside Rehabilitation, Plains, Pa Lisa resides in Forty Fort, Pa, with her children. AEUMO*’ W| vearJ 1989 Carl P. L’ngvarsky i ■ a to-. ; r-.... ai engineer by die stale Board fix PrrZ'is; nal Engineers Land Survey ras. and Gc.-i-'.^.-v Carl.■ 3 digital r stems group leader for Commun!C£tz>n .M;cr ’.fountairitoji, Ito. ' l> n Diane (Amari) Kolojcjchick is a free-lance musician, private instructor, a substitute with Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic, and a member of the TUnkhannock Woodwind Suite. 1991 [REUNION]M994 James F. Burke is vice vic president in charge of comLtearJ mercial lending at Norc jrth Fenn Savings and Loan .Association James A. Bruck was promoted to facilities manager for m Scranton. Px,.James and his wife. Jo Marie, reside in Clarks Loral SkyneL He resides in Honesdale, Px Storm.!. Px. with their daughter. Lauren Taylor. Bernard J. Castle wed Michele R. Snyder. Bernard is a Christine (Campbell) Davis is a captain and operations caseworker al Northeast Counseling Sen ices, Nanticoke. Pa. research cnaE-st with the United Slates Air Force. Chns’jne Michele is employed m the comptroller s office of College and husband John reside in Colorado Springs. Colo. Misencordix Dallas, Px Susan (Yurkanin) DeBella is 2 music educator in lhe PocGnc 'fountain School Dis^icL Tobyhanna. Px Susan and her r u-i-and. John, reside in Archbali Px, with their daugh­ ter, Adeline Mare. o urn 7992 principal Rosalie Mancino vv-js appointed assistant elementary■ pr at Chiston School in Easton, 1’a. Rosalie is an adjunct foci acuity member in tiie education department of Moravian College. which distributed industrial and temperature controls to various industries. He was a member of lire Kinsmen band, playing big-band era and 5O’s music for more thiui 20 yearn. 7952 Carl Strye was a project engineer for Ingersoll-Rand before retiring. He served on the Nazareth Area School Board in Nazareth, Pa., was an active firefighter with the Nazareth Vigilance Hose Company No.l for 34 years, was president of the Firemen's Relief /Association, Nazareth, was former president of Nazareth Fire Company and a safety officer for the State Firemen's Association. He also wxs a state cham­ pion trumpet player, performing with various area orchestras. 7993 Gail (Watson) Haas is an operations facilitator for Tetley USA Inc., Marietta, Ga. Gail resides in Canton. Ga., with her husband, Jamis. 1995 Sandy A. Furey, M.D., was an army veteran, serving during tiie Vietnam War as chief of cardiology of U. S. Army Hospital, Fort Gordon, Ga., and as personal physician to General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dr. Furey •urey worked in private practice in Moosic and was president sident of lhe board of Ute Diabetic Association of Northeastern PennsylvantiL He established the area’s first diabetic treatment center in Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, Pa., where he wxs the first director of medicine before retiring after 28 years. Joseph J. Trosko of Harrisbui arg. Pa., was a dentist and graduate of the University of )f Pennsylvania Dental School. Raymond J, Falcliek, Sr., was resales engineer for tiie Honeywell Corp., before founding Ameri-Kleen Inc., Greta Lynn (Herman) Allavilla is a support services administration manager at CTSI, Wilkes-Barre. She resides with her husband. James, and ihclrbon, Paul, in Ashley, Pa. Melanic Wliilcbrt'iid is an lU-isL'int professor at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke, Px Melanic resides in Mountaintop, Pa. 7998 Patrkia McDoiindl rasdiiwin us one of lhe natloifA KX) out tuidifjg oJu-Mton. tlirougli ilje l Ti-.iing IIchm-, Aaitols pmgiitm, •fi'rfjvirtd by I'lllx’.lir .'nd '.'onlurii Lite. .MIiiip .'ft.lis, Minn. Pa'riiia ...l- ntngiiizul |<,r lb'- "Computer Writing <) nl',r’’ pni|t > I 'll'.' imi.bilit ht. ,|j |t u|j, rai ihc |,avj|| •yji f Ji|rInij|[.uv School, Will.. h.hp' 19S9 Anthony Joseph Mendota was an Army veteran, serving in France and Germany from 1953 to 1955. He taught music privately in the Wilkes-Barre area and was employed by Easton Area School District as a music teacher. He was also employed as a special education teacher in Encino, Calif., where he resided. Alfonso Zawadski. Lt. Col., U.S. Army (retired), was former assistant dean of admissions at Wilkes Univasity. He retired from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Higher Education Research and Statistics. Charles L. Isely was employed by Sprague and Henwood, Scranton, Pa, and was a public accountant He also was a Navy veteran and resided in Wilkes-Barre. Thomas Robert Richards April 8.191S -June 23. 1998 Thoma.* Robert Richards, fonm.rmath^t ■ a i professor and chairman of the math ’ department al Wilkes, died in June. | _<■ te 9 5^***“* » Tom was honored as class valedictorian when he graduated from "* Plymouth Highschool in 1951 at the »- a 1 age cf 1 >. He also received a bachelor s ■■ Mfr* * i. degree from Penn State LT.ivcrsir, and BF W ■/ : a master’s degree in mathanatics from f Bucknell Universitv. Joseph E. Aufiero was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the mid 1960s, spending most of his tour in South Korea providing support for the Seventh Division. He was employed in sales and marketing with the Penn State Geisinger Health Plan in Plains Township. Px 1970 David Elwyn Jenkins was an agent and sales man­ ager for Western-Southern Life Insurance Co., Forty Fort, Pa., for the last 28 years. He was also a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilkes-Barre, where he served as an elder and trustee. Surviving him is a sister. Ruth Richards. W dkes-Barre. Children: (names and ages) EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Job Title: . Employer. __ Business Telephone; ( Address: City:_________________ —--- S’*10 length of time mid brid description; ------- ) I’HIISONAI, INFORMATION AGVDEMIC/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Graduate Degrees): —------------ —~-------Community Activities:---------------- ——— Nanif. _____Class Year. ---------- A-ldr™ . .....ill'll) Nn,,1|,.-1 ~ Donations can be sent to Wilkes Univers.n s Derelcpment Office. PO Box 111.«ilkes-Barrc, Pa 1S766. All donations will support die Math Department Mary Anne Coach Polachek was employed by Holy Name School, Forty Fort, Pa., as a fifth grade teacher for 12 years. She was also a volunteer for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. yeac\v”lCS .aPPear 'n C:lCh CditiOn °f The 11 U,lilvrse'whIch is Pub,ished a birth lpiUnable U> inc,ude no,es aboul engagements, anticipated events orexpectLs’ e,Lse sbare the good news with us alter v our special event has occurred. ) .After a lO-year teaching career al Wilkes. Tom was named one of the lop 10 greatest professors by the Wiikes I niversity Alumni Magazine in 1993. lr. addition, the Maihemtoics Reading Room. Room 404 in the Stark Learning Center, was named in his honor 1977 Class Notes Alumni Office Wilkes University P.O.Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, Pa 18766 AddressCity-___ ''"""■M'plu.ncT' Regina Ward was employed for a number of years at Wilkes College. 19E1 eep your classmates informed of your accomplishments: marriages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new jobs. Include photos and supporting articles newspaper clippings, written descriptions) whenever possible. Attach them to this >orm, and mail to: Patricia Sih estrini, Navy Reserve 11., received the Navy and Manne Cwps Adtievemenl Medal while serving ns assistant training officer at Bethesda Naval Hiqiiial and Reserve fleet Hospital 400, Fon Dix, N.J. Patricia Is an assistant professor at Mrir.-u vid I Jniverslty and is certified as a clinical nurse specialist at Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, Pa. 1997 Ethel (Tischler) Grob studied painting at Wilkes College. Her works were exhibited throughout the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania 19E8 1955 1957 Peggy G. Montgomery was hired as the second principal for Bonfield Elementary School. She is enrolled in the doctoral program at Widener University. Peggy and her husband, Robert, reside in lhe Lititz, Px, area with daughters Nicole and Melissx UNIVERSITY FRIENDS CLASS NOTE _ State; _______ Zip: __ ------------ Date of Birth: E"’Y,N,'°«MArioN \\’likes Class Year. .... Zip: School: �UNIVERSE Aftert1 ou Some Good Tips Dear Waiter/Waitress: I send this letter with the utmost respect and admiration for the ardu­ ous tasks that you are called upon to perform. I recognize that you are required to labor for long and late hours, often weary, and compelled to move between a blistering, hot kitchen and a freezing cold dining room. Please accept my comments as constructive criticism, meant only to call your attention to several small matters which surely must have escaped your notice. When I enter With these disclaimers aside, I set forth hereunder my grievances: your restaurant, When I enter your restaurant, please do not address the members of my party as "guys," for I assure you that our last names are neither Lombardo, Fawkes, nor LaFleur. please do not address the members of my party as "guys," If I am alone, please do not shout "Just one," for I am extremely sensi­ tive about my unpopularity. You would never exclaim "Just six!" for I assure you that our last names are neither Lombardo, Fawkes, nor LaFlenr. W 1 K E 33Q Dr. Anthony I- Liuzzo very nice person, but I am not inclined to socialize at this time. I would appreciate all discussions to take place reasonably close to the table which I occupy, as I do not care to provide information regarding my use of ketchup upon filet mignon to those persons seated close by. Please make all reasonable efforts to serve all in my party at the same time, so that those served earliest are not compelled to watch their once hot food turn tepid. Similarly, please sene my entire entree together. I abhor mashed potatoes as a dessert. I would prefer not to become familiar with the dictatorial persuasion of the owner, and accordingly, would like to be out of earshot when you discuss these and related personal matters with co-workers. Wltile I admire your ability to discern those times when my mouth is filled, I would prefer for you to wait a moment before inquiring as to whether or not "everything is all right here." If the restaurant is nearly empty, please do not seat my party adjacent to the only other diners in the estab­ lishment, for I do not feel the necessi­ ty of bonding with strangers whose only kinship with me is that we hap­ pen to be hungry at the same hour on die same day. Please do not refill my drink to the brim, as I am known to be extremely unsteady at the art of lifting my glass to my lips (especially when such glass contains a product made of hops, bar­ ley and malt). Please do not introduce yourself to me. 1 know that you are probably a If there is a problem with the quality of the food, it is my desire that you act as my agent whose role is to zealously guard my culinary interests. I would prefer dial you not pass any blame unto the kitchen help, since I would never be so bold as to confront these persons directly (especially in light of their proclivity toward utilizing sharp knives). Please do not remove my dishes with­ out ascertaining that I have in fact completed the dining experience, as I have been known to intentionally fin­ ish prior to the other members of my party, hoping for an additional help­ ing of their leftovers. I would rather not have the check delivered until I have requested this item. I sometimes will order a cup of coffee lifter the fact and detest unsightly displays of crossed-out numbers on checks. Finally, I would appreciate your assuming that I desire the change from the large denomination bills that I proffer as payment. While the service may have been excellent, when I remit S40 for a $20.12 tab, I rarely include a gratuity of 98.807%. Thank you, and I hope to see you again soon. Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo is Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics. It is rumored that be spends in excess of90% ofbis disposable income in local and regional dining establishments. S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If thio magazine la addressed to a graduate who no longer resides at your homo, please tear off tho mailing label end mall It, with the corrected address, to the address above. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE. PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. Our holdings may be missing editions for certain years due to having no physical copy within the collection. </p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 1998 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6a91a3dce8c6575a3028144e5b2cdfea.pdf fdfc2dd190a5b8a925ec340667a8c2b4 PDF Text Text Volume 6 “A Civil Action” Brings Surprise Fame to ‘44 Grad and an /Academy ' ‘ 'Nomination T ’ ' to the ’ Actor Who Plays Him Award See story on page 7. Number 1 �On the Cover UNIVERSE Time BUJC alumnus, Attorney Jerome Fachcr '44, is portrayed by Academy >6 I u m e 6 • Number 1 Award Winner and recent nominee WILKES UNIVERSITY Robert Duvall in Touchstone Pictures' Editor Alissa M. Antosh 91 . ,1(7.. that in those same 10 minutes you could find something you once had, you lost Bdona to™ ^d when vou find it, it can make you feel 20-yeant-old again? And did you know that Director of University Relations Craig I Mark) Davis “A Civil Action." JU1of- all thJJ websites. there's only one that can give it back to you. Enter The Wilkes Collegians. Associate Editor Vaughn -V Shinkus '91 If YOU attended Wilkes from Ute mid '50s to the early '70s. you know The Wilkes Collegians, or their alias the Male Chorus For die rest of us. they were a group of guys who, because of their love and Xstoil for music, fomted an independent club during their student days at Wilkes. They rehearsed during their lunch hour, with sandwich in hand, and at night, performed for various local organiza- Editorial Assistants Jean Pull Paula Gentilman ‘00 Lara Lufash *99 Deena Guairgno *99 Bethany S Stetanec '01 tions. Design Projects by Design Corporation Christopher ,N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President J. Michael Lennon. Ph.D. '. ;:V fr Acadernic Affairs Paul O'Hop ice Pre fr,r fsn iness Affair' and /.ucaluiry Enterpri e; Paul Strunk lice Pm -knifor Alumni Dei'etopmeiii and ( nirereity ItolaHmis Advisor) Board I >•/<:.. Pages 7-9 Jerome Faciier ’44 Finds Fame with return to Poland. He established a new life in Rome with his Irish Catholic wife. Rea&. In 1965, Karol Wotyla was named Archbishop of Krakow; traveling frequently to Rome. .After 27 years, die two resumed die friendship that continues to this day. When Archbishop Wotyla was named Pope, he "A Civil Actios” die way for mutual diplomatic recognition between Israel and die Vatican. Kluger's business activity in the early 1970s foctLsed on the rebuilding of war tom Europe. Il was then dial he met a Northeastern Pennsylvania businessman-contractor. Joseph D’Andrea. Sr., from Dunmore. Kluger introduced D'Andrea to the Pope because of his active investments in the Polish economy The crowning moment for the Collegians came that Saturday evening with a special dinner concert for family and invited guests. Just like those 20-year-olds who didn't know w’hat life had in store, they l»elted out their tunes and revived passions they experienced as students. A chance meeting between Paul A. O'Hop, vice president for business and auxiliary’ enterprises at Wilkes, and Joe, resulted in Mr. Kluger's visit to Wilkes. A mutual friend from Pioneer .American Bonk and Departments Paul were arranging die establishment of a full-service banking facility in the new Student Center. Paul was given a copv of The Hidden Pope, an account ot their friendship written by the late Darcy O Brien. He I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with this hilarious group of guys and observe the fruits of their labor. J saw no difference between them and the students that attend Wilkes now. They have their own language. 1 hey tell funny siories that I laugh at, but they can howl over, because what makes them so funny are the memories and the time period attached to them. i 19!)) » UkX’X d'Xt gave it to me to rend. We both agreed that it would be marvelous to honor Jerzy Kluger for his remarkable Inside Cover From the Editor contributions to Jewish/Catholic relations and in the process, highlight how tncndsb.lps can make such a Page 3 PRESIDENT! \l. PERSI'ECT 1YE Pages 4-5 On Camels PopeJohn Paul IIfriend, presentation and to hear Dr. Kluger's address. Thousands more viewed the ek-gam but simple inlertaitii fM 10 Wh°C''<;r purcllastd ,lle 1997 l,ri,n e*110'1 <*llw direcIO,y’bU1 Jerzy Kluger. awarded honorary event when it was televised overW ilkes's new sptvial educational cable channel, through follow-up inter­ views and a rebroadcast of the ceremony on the regional Catholic cable channel Providing one of the more touching moments of the evening Joe delivered a special message to the audience from die Pope. '.. -. .’/I/ .. nsk wit kindly to cont ey to the President and the enlin mlerfaitb etenl at Wilkes i. ■'i :S~sss==£‘ I 'inrei'sily cotntntinily my pr, tyer/u! Z’isV trisbi x ;; . Page 6 Colonels of Emiui nci; Friends Remember lim Weisenjlnb Pages 10-15 AiimmJotitSM stop andeoopcralton hcftrecn cbiis/to-ns an\<\:c:. s of llw human family. I Jnm all pi'esentcar,to id- : :■ ■ |ust a click away? I'uiir birKrrcly 'Alike- ; IJ-V-.I’; I 'Mr; v.H l.i.s ’• • F-imtil .lint..:. • ■'Ji. unite mi Paulus II." The ven independence of \\ like? l uivvrsin. w'iivsc doors have always boon ojx'n for people tif all backgrounds and Luths m?.de such a gathering a l/rnf llivl’itjl iuUur.ll event. We at Wilkes will continue to work to sustain die vay Al II RIIIOIGIIIS Tope's liiciidslup with Di. Kluger epilo:iv.*< I Matter <>l l\om>m;\s Xortlie.isleni IN nnsy lvauia and beyond M .’.’-.pr--!/ '/I •</ Dr. Christopher X. Brrisvth Wilkes li;,s i( new area code . we’ve changed from 717 to a ’• Imrlleuni ut lli/kts Hum’s s|xk'i.d nhuxi of hannony and hroihcrluskl - which tin Page 16 i l)l to!"- "r Ji; ’ ..<■ abundance ofdti itie hlcss-aiiis " It is signal in his hand. ’Joannes i’O It.-.-. Ill !•>•:>? | occasion trill help to cKewa^c creator underslandiniz:. •« mewondering „ n„,, one group of the almost 18,000 alumni n; ■irt„ " ' ' difference in the world. Through the devoted efforts of Paul O'Hop. Joe D'Andrea and our corporate sponsor. Pioneer American Bank, an audience of nearly l.(X)0 gathered in the Henry Gymnasium of die Marts Center to witness die dodorale at special j’ his immediate family (mother, sister, grandmother) in Auschwitz. Kluger remained determined never to gave his first audience to his Jewish friend. Jerzy Kluger, signaling to die w orld the importance he gave to achieving a reconciliation between Cadiolics and Jews. Over die ensuing 20 years, the friends helped pave Profile Commuting back and forth from the Ramada Hotel on Public Square, W-B, the Collegians made the most of their weekend back at Wilkes. They held rehearsals, attended the Friday Fright Frolic, and participated m the "Hottie Gulp d'Tribute," a solemn procession through the alley behind the Mans Center to Hottie’s Restaurant, in memory of Ray Hottie. (As students, they used to meet at Hottie's on Fridays.) In tire basketball" Issue of the Universe (Vol. 5. Number I), we introduced Alumni Connections On-Line Lommuntty and (lie On-Line Directory (page 8) to help vou find your fellow graduates. At ftiulj. DomfW.tCi: Ihr.idA T r.■r ih-CuiJ h 1'toto ■ ' 5 Sara Short*- 99 I ni .i - ;f CONTENTS Foay years ago, they took Wilkes and made it their own,i, on their own. They did it again last October. You can. too. «. lib mr- G • ■1 -i •. ri. 76 Alumni -i uttoai Prefdeni Mar. Elkn h. Ab. ’ onpJ the world. Wilkes's uniqueness was best displayed in November when we awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters. Honoris Causa, to Jerzy Klugcr. a childhood friend of Karol Wotyla, named Pope John Paul II in 19’8. Their remarkable friendship (Khiger. Jewish and Wotyla. Catholic) that began in Wadowice, Poland was interrupted after Hitler's invasion in 1939. Wotyla became a priest in Nazi-occupied Poland, while Kluger struggled as a Polish soldier tn a Siberian Soviet labor camp until he was released in 1941 Because he lost Sam called classmate Jerry Luft '58, Medford Lakes, NJ., and from his home in Syria. Virginia, contacted other commissioners. Bob Lynch '56, Columbus, Ohio; Ted Jones '58, Little Meadows, Pa.; Stan "Stash" Yurkowski '58, Forty Fort, Pa.; Carroll Davenport '59. Forty Fort, Pa., and Richard (Dick) Myers ’60. West Nanticoke, Pa. Administration I.' fre* Tire Collegians reunited for the first time in 40 years, this past 1 lomecoming. Stun Lowe '58. music director from '57-'5S, was riding an Internet wave one day and wondered if Wilkes had a website. VCith a click here, and a click there, he found httpU7mnv.wilkes.edu With a couple more clicks, he found the alumni page and ventured in for a browse. With thoughts of 1998 marking his 40th reunion year. Sam look on the task of forming "The Commission" to bring the Collegians' reunion to fruition. Photography C. Salonick /tee&zz.’c? Pc'd^ffrapber e c t i v e Campaign video that premiered at the public kickoff program last fall. Virtually all its viewers pronounce it as an autltentic expression of tile Wilkes tltey know. Il features students and alumni from different generations talking Informally about their experiences and Ute crucial role Wilkes has played In shaping who tltey are today. Some of those experiences are shaped by the role Wilkes plays in our community and Song." Executive Director for Alumni Sandra Bey non Nicholas MS? Pers /-v ne of our challenges at Wilkes is to convey to our constituencies the uniqueness of our Lnirersity. (J Many of you attending alumni events over the next two years will see die 'Endow the Future' Capital The Westmoreland Club. Women's Club, Irani Temple Country Club. Kiwanis. Rotary Club, and area High Schools all booked the Collegians. For "donations to the choir" (beer money), the songsters [terfomted such selections as "Nothin' Like a Dame,” "Goodnight Ladies," and the "Wilkes Drinking Sports Editor J .hr: Stitzinger ir.d jr.ry id.- 1 an- ■g! J/dt? (: a ij tjjlential 570. h< re in �On Jerzy Kluger, Friend of Pope John Paul H9 Honored at Wilkes Seasonal Ceremonies Award Degrees in the Darte Center New Staff Develops At Wilkes Sylvia Savitz ’98, of Bal Harbour, Florida, realized her 40-year dream of taking home a bachelor's degree in sociology during Summer Commencement Exercises last September. by Paula Gentilinan ‘00 1 .Monsignor Alexander Rabbi l-irn Kaplan After receiving his doctor of humane let­ ters Jerzy Kluger addresses the audience of 1.000 in the Marts Center. Wilkes in the News Ee.’yi. is a sampling of the marry stories gerenrsd frran V.Lkes that adhered naticaiai recognBron. Professor Mike Steele's research on anural'cak appeared in the: £ . . - : .. '■ Croy>e Trdrane. Wj$., Q-.-irer. Ind Chr.-ntd’.. CetJ.'rt- ZJa:7j I'.mcs. - tete c'x .'-g-.- • 7 . R . rid Heratd. . Ptoy.r.rvid .-liz.rald. \irg . Syrd-tizz Herd'dfjUnia! PadMur.dard C.'-xccz--. L '. PLpzchhcan.\n..-r: tX-X r•ixda’, .tdtcjcah:. Rjogr l-a.. 'takinui HaraldRepidd;: . Cfdtvnbus Crcdz, J . . . ipi. Carrada. '■i ztsh. .GciZ/dle. Scranton Tinux Px. < •; N. . - . • l.ridETthrd I ; &Ae.? lem Kluger’s appearance at Wilkes brought together officials train a wide v arietv of denominations, including Rabbi Larry Kaplan, Temple Israel. Wilkes-Barre: Monsignor Alexander Kulik. Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, W-B; Murray Ulberg, Esq., chair­ man of the Jewish Community Board of the Wyoming Valley; Bishop AntlionvJ. Rvsz. Bishop of Saint Stanislaus Polish National Catholic Cathedral; and Reverend Virginia O'Malley. United Methodist Church. Dean of Wyoming Cabinet: Eugene Roth *57, immediate Past Chairman. Board of Trustees: Joseph D'Andrea, ST., who was aw arded tiie first Presidents Circle Award for outstanding contributions to the Wilkes community. Corporate sponsor. Pioneer American Bank, was wellrepresented at tiie reception for Dr. Kluger Attorney Patricia Cobb, senior vice president: Gail Rees, vice president: John W. Reuther, president and C.E.O. Kluger: James Jackson, senior vice presi­ dent Dr. David M. Weinberger, advisory board | member Bill Rolland, advisory board member With on’.. free months left until its dsors are •chtiided to open. construct.o;; • ! the .k-.. ST.7 million student center is right on schedule lite construction team. Quandel Group. Inc . has been working through lhe a inter months to build the -.H.GW square-foot facility. & y, . -..i .■ Hrrdki 'dtvid.ntl.1 i . " Fa Rtfnidaciti i> Mi.niikir.1 1-.hur-t fj'V\ . 1’4. inbtVir C.f.-i'ti- ri. pj t tpiiit-in•■‘...Xr.'- t'■ ihP’itief. \\.-L' : ' ‘X r:.r HnV -i . P.L tr.i'til!.: I’J . Mnrtisriy GPl A.’kl I/-.■ ■ i • - ■ I’a . ikfidt hem. P.i. I xHec tra. Grermburg Pa ; ■ ; <. Barre i’.? lr.F-::tt' ■. ;• TO . Fv/*'1*j •Aide. I., ;-, tv-.■■■ i> .‘.kr « Representatives from Wilkes and ’.o.-iris Knannatz-utica] Coiporalion. East H-.a.'r. trr. L |, formally dedicated Roi-m Iff fj (Jh.' Stark beaming G-.'n< r the fie,. Novartis Amphitheater. l LrJill- -•! I . ♦I< Eugene Roth '57 Dr. Bernard W, Graham rV-;iJ1. ’•I'kinnac. '■'] .-11'0. of da- V:;:'.!,; Ihj-J; u£.j( CX::f0 (jj(. roofn ;j n-.’il! of a moneiary 'tea: i,. desks and table tops, and new technol­ ogy and equipment. In addition, lite amphitheater is now equipped with internet connections and video projection capabilities that allow students and professor to see and talk to another professor in a separate location. Hr. Stuart Heydl. Geisinger; Dr. Ilernunl II. Graham, dean, Wilkes Sihooi of Pharmacy; Jean Mettz. Pharm. I) . associate director, dis­ ease management, Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporalion; Anne WHsun, Sot arils (HHcomes Hesearch leiDm, South Dakota State I nh ersity; Dr. Christopher V. Hreiseth, Il Ukes president; P. YeHer 67, president C.F.tt.. S'oiartts, 'I Joseph D'Andrea. Sr. Anne Pelak. Carol MacuUocb, Leigh Ann M. Hostetler. Carol M. Fells is absent front photo. 1 £ Fbe croun jewel of the capital campaign, lhe tieic 57.7 million stu­ dent center/dinitig com­ mons, is on schedule Io open its doors Jar lhe DI99 Fall Semesler. The Spring semester has prodduced some growth in the development office. The stafff 1has added three new members and given one a new title. The new faces around campus are Leigh Ann M. Hostetler, from Dallas, Pa., Anne Pelak, from Kingston. Pa., and Carol M. Fells, from Clarks Summit, Pa. Carol Maculloch, from Hunlock Creek, Pa., was promoted. Leigh Ann M. Hostetler has been named director of development services. Anne Pelak M *98, accepted the position of coordi­ nator of grants processing and compliance, but is not a stranger to Wilkes. She served on the search committee for the new dean, School of Arts and Sciences at Wilkes. She was also an adjunct faculty member in the communications department and a graduate assistant in the Regional Computer Resource Center. The new director of annual giving is Carol M. Fells. Fells comes to Wilkes from The Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pa., where she held the position of develop­ ment director. Other posts that Fells has held are development director with The Development Cultural Center, Scranion. real­ tor associate with John J. Lavelle Really Co., Clarks Summit, Pa., and consultant, annual campaign for The Lucan Center for the Arts, Scranion. Carol Macnlloch ’99. was promoted to annual giving program manager. The position serves as assis taut director for the animal giving office .mil oversees Phonathon, the Community Buslntv. Campaign, and the Senior Class Gift Campaign. I .! ila:t Sl'iilii, l:, I:.' ■'■■■■■ •' 1 ■■ ■ . ■ ‘ I •: ■ . ■■ ■. Inlemft Breiseth conferred 121 undergraduate and graduate degrees, and an honorary doctor of humane letters degree upon Edward Schechter. Known for his commitment to helping renew the culture and economy of die Wyoming Valley, Schechter has been affil­ iated with the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, The Flood Recovery Task Force, The Committee for Economic Growth and the Earth Conservancy. Trustee Melanie M. Lumia, Dr. Bing Wong, chair, faculty affairs council and professor of mathematics and computer science, and Jeff Moisey '99, president, student government, offered the ceremonial greetings- ... Slii* has represented Wilke* lor lhe past live years, serv Ing as secretary lor lhe former School of I ib« ral Aris and Human Sciences and was most nn nily the co«*nli naioi of sp<‘clal events and stewardship Father Lackenmier and Congressman Kanjorski One-hundred and forty-eight students received degrees, including Christine Marie Anderson '99. who received her Armed Forces Reserve Officer Appointment from Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force, Scott R. Papp. etings were orated by Gerald A. Moffatt Greetii J, chairman, board of trustees. Dr. Bing ’63, K. Wong, chair, faculty affairs council, and former Miss New Jersey. Melanie Joyce Bell '99- Retraction Dr. John Orehotsky, professor of mechanical and malerials engineering al Wilkes since 1971. was awardediW) Fulbright-Hayes Fellowships. He taught and conducted research on magnetism in thermodynamics at the University of Porto. Portugal, and m 1987. at the Technical University in Bratislava. Czechoslovakia. Poor to joining the Wilkes team, Hostetler was employed by Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, WilkesBarre. as a corporate paralegal. Since 199b. she's served as a part-time adjunct faculty member with the English departments of King's College and Luzerne County Community College. Hostetler has ten year’s experience to her credit within the legal field, both in private and government sectors. She was the senior administrative assistant for the United States Court of Appeals, chambers of Judge Max Rosenn. King's College president, Father James Lackenmier. and Congressman Paul Kanjorski enjoyed some one-on-one time after receiving their honorary doctor of humane letten> degrees during Winter Commencement in January. With a handshake from President Breiseth and Dr. Jim Merry man, sociology/anthropology professor and director of international studies, standing by. Sylvia became the oldest graduate in Wilkes history, at 83- s Capital Campaign Cornerstones Take Their Place on Campus I fairs Crah-dH was p-icresi up i:y F ■< 1 Reverend Virginia O'Msdky MMNiSI Ele. aled concrete floors hare been ;totalis! along with plumbing, duct -■.rk for lite heating system interior •-'xr, and rite rough electrical work. The Pa. Senate Debate al Wilkes Bishop Anthony J. Rysz. Kulik .. ..■■..7/ ■■ Murray Ufbcrg. Esq. Cam Dr. Breiseth. Sylvia Savilz *98. Dr. Merryman Davidowitz and Pearce Expand Community Arts Tradition By Deena M. Guadagno '99 With the development of programs such as the Encore Music Camp and the Wilkes Community Conservatory (WCC). Wilkts extends its influence on the arts beyond the traditional classroom. Newly appointed directors Nina Davidowitz. Encore, and Shelley Pearce. WCC. are expanding their cultural programs to incrvast community involvement in the arts. \ native of Kingston. Pa.. Davidowitz was recently promoted [.?. C.AVter of Encore, a nationally acclaimed summer arts carr.p for students, ages I? to 18. She is currently working to incorporate ' reiini arts and creative writing into the traditional Encore program, which mcatdi> domical music. ja._:. ballet, dance and theater productions. Davidowilz served as the director of the W t'C for Me *\ a s and has been working as a professional artist for nearly .10 years. Shelley Umbra Pearce, the newly appointed director e; ;;•.<■ W< i, i> designing an instructional program that melnd.-s Ml on hestud .iretru inenis, piano, guitar, and vo-cc lesson-* available to all commiinftv members tftlh’i programs the tVnv n.vhvo oUcr .m tlwater ami ir.nste ib.vti.-x classes to high •■ch<,<,l .stu.knis, *x rtoiiri.v*. vi-.si-uib'.i * and a children’*. cliou. is w\ 11 as * avlv mus-.c lit.. .icy cLtsv-s for 18 months h> 9 �I V E Fz Sei!zinger. Sports Editor The men's basketball team is off to another excellent start with a record of 16-5. The Colonels, who are seeking their fifth conrecutire Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League tide, are currently 5-2 in league play. Junior guards Date Jannuzzi and Chad Fabian lead a trio of Wilkes players in double figures. Jannuzzi. a pn^eason All-American, is averaging 20.2 ixrints. 5.5 rebounds and -t.8 assists per game. Fabian is chipping in with 14 5 tallies. 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per contest Rounding out the tnc> is senior forward Scott Clei eland, who Is tossing in 10.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Senior forward Brian Gryboski is contribut­ ing 9-9 points and a team-high 7.2 rebounds [W contest 'A ilkes has already captured three tournament titles this season, winning the season-opening Dickinson College Tournament, the York College Tournament and their own Ramada Plaza Ho’d G.'Io.'.cl Classic. The women's basketball team has battled its way to a 8-10 overall record this season. The Lady Cc’ jr-L'. who are 2-5 in Middle Atlantic Conference Fretdom League play, have had to fight the it; or. bug that has left head coach Karen Haag's squad with only 10 healthy players Included Friends Remember Jim Weisenfluh byJohn Seilzinger. Sports Editor Jim Weisenfluh always knew how to mala- j>eop'e laugh -Z-.Z sm.de 'Ahether it was on the u-ev2..-.g mat where weisenfluh earned a repulaL\ ..’.rof ’j -f ra>: exciting wrestles in Wilkes :;’ - ■: r .r. -r y Lfe. Jim v.as th-.-:ype of per9 that ethers ■ nt loved tn be around. (>n Tu^dav January 5. Weisenfluh died in a fire dial also to,..- the lives of t.-.o otiiers in Port Jervis. N't in;:. -h.h • un■.-.•J L. L.s two children. ■ 11. u . i r ; j. w.c honored by hrs fam­ ily and frw-nl; atnu.-;;.or:;d ■^■r.'.Cc in Port Jerris. Zrre.y tis z-v i a':. s, former ’Xjlkes v.m-i-’l i;j; co^ri. ! Iteroe. a ho remembered '.•i:. - re',.-, as - ■■■'..o .•...■ irttilmg and laugi.ing Jimmy was tditay:> smiling or laughing. He it a-, the must excit­ ing n restter that ur ei er had al Wilkes. People noiddJHl the gym because they knew that Jimmy uas going to go ft the pin. John Reese R s c o I o It e I s E w, ib« I»inl shooter, who will miss the reimunof the season with a "’iu0- AliI’m,ss1"8 an- suaris Angela Collins, who suffered a kmv Terome Facher has been a prominent attorney in I Boston for 40 years. He graduated from Harvard Imv School with honors. He was editor of the lav. review there. He taught trial law at Harvard for years He's won numerous important cases. .Mid he has been featured tn a bestselling book. ■nlun; ami Beth Lol’iccolo. txspfte the inittnes. Wlikes has remained eomnetium thanks to the play of junior forward luttic Watkins. W atkins, who was recently named the MAC Plaver of die Week and the Columbus Multimedia Middle Atlantic Regional Player of the Week has posted six consecutive double-doubles tor Wilkes. She is fifth in the MAC in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 16.6 points and 9-1 rebounds per game. The wrestling team is enjoying an outstanding 1998-99season. The Colonels, who were just 317 a year ago, are off to a 16-4 start this y ear. Wilkes is in their final season of transition from the Division I to Division III level. Next season, the Colonels will officially begin wrestling as Division Ill and Middle Atlantic Conference members Junior captain Duane Ritter leads a group of eight wrestlers who have won 10 or more matches. Ritter has an 18-3 record, followed by juniors CoreyLuce and John Conte, who are 16-5 and 15-4 respecuvely. Olliers with double figure wins include Scott Henshaw (14-7), Heath Fleisher (12-4), Josh Mendoza (12-6), Joe Smith (12-9), and Kerin Baker i 11-10). Weisenfluh. who wrestled from 1973-76, first made his mark on the national scene by placing 5th at 16? pounds to help the Colonels win the NCAA Division HI national championship hosted by U ilkes. The following season, Weisenfluh relumed to the NCAA Championships willt a purpose-io win a national title. This time he would not be denied and captured the national title at 167 pounds. The following season Wilkes made lite move from Division 111 to Division I in wrestling and Weisenfluh wasted little time earning the team cred­ ibility At the EIWA Championships, Weisenfluh, •Aho was tlie Middle Adantic Conference Most Valuable Wrestler during both the 1974 and 1975 seasons, pinned all four wrestlers he faced to win the 167 pound tide. For his efforts he was named die tournament s Most Valuable Wresder, the only W ilkes grappler to ever earn dial honor. "You can honestly say dial Jimmy was die back­ bone dial helped our wrestling prognun make the jump from die Dhision III to die Division I level," r .i d current Wilkes head wrestling coach Alan Zellner "Jimmy s performance at die EIWA tour­ nament gave die program immediate legitimacy. It s'.-ned notice that even tiiough Wilkes is a small •zhorJ compared to oilier Division I institutions, it has a -.er. competitive wrestling program. It really buoyed us into Division I and gave us sometiling 10 be proud of." \ .ulkes .Associate Dean of Student I Affairs. Barbara King is a 1980 graduate of Wijk<o 7,ho v,;:., friends with Weisenfluh during hr at Wdk<-, Jimmy was a guy • i.u .'.a . a lot of fun to be around. That whole 1 zre-.thng u-am that won ihe national champiori-Jiip a-, a spaial team in a Jot . 0! z.iy , ’.(j onfy ,|J(.y ln,lnen_ • cotn/atkirie dial di", ediiblti d ,sa. amazing Ih-n- ■■'^abjggmujiofir.iJia ’i hong around togrilu-r and Jimmy v. a . a lag part of jj)a| group ’ : J0 Tbe big mtin under the boards. senior lirian (.ryboski. preparesforJligbt against Lycoming College. But fame... (Ncar-wmriirtM < Fame is what happens Robert Duvall portrays, picture. Father tht i iwv r 1 >«srtrxj**! by Fmv 1U in "A CjviLAdi'.n. thvassrtm«n drum ti»ai preinieretinJui. n ‘j a- ' ' i . ffliportant cases.' *4iu IKV ‘I-.’1 \e done tiutt t- £JU:!r I ke thi- John Reese Pins National Recognition Former Wilkes wrestling coach John Reese will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame a ceremony to take place on June 5, 1999, at the • National Hall of Fame in Stillwater. Oklahoma. 1999 Hall of Fame Members Announced by John Seitzinger, Sports Editor Wilkes President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth is pleased to announce the seventh class to be inducted into the Wilkes University Hall of Fame. The induction cere­ mony is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 1999, at 5-30 p.m., in the Mans Center. Members of the 1999 class are wrestler Dick Cook *68, professor emeritus Dr. Welton Farrar, men's basketball player George Gacha ‘60. baseball and football standout Frank Galicki *73. women's basketball player Charlene Hurst *85, swimmer and diver Cindy Maillous '78, foursport athlete John Milliman *57. soccer and tennis player Tom Rokita '68, baseball star Dave Trethaway *76, and the 1966 wrestling leant, which finished second al the NCAA Division III championships. Tlie Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame was estab­ lished in 1993 to honor those players, coaches and oilier non-participating individuals who have made outstand­ ing contributions to athletics at Bucknell University Junior College, Wilkes College and Wilkes University. Calling All Colonels Fans Can't make it to the game? Want to hear what die co.tches and players have to say? Tune into: WFJL 630 AM/WIJAX 1250 AM WEJI/WIJAX broadcasts all Wilkes I inlveNty men s basketball games, both home and away. ] his m.’.is'"1' • new wrinkle was added by way ol die "(,<ih»nels a radio show that airs on Thui’-day evenings from ' p m. io 7 p ni., during basketball ^ a .on. 11’1' '■|,,A features Weekly hiicivlews with coaches, alldcli . and many other,. WCI.H 90,7 I'M (WllkcH Student Radio Sialiou) i V/r.J II provides home < i|V' |u',l‘ I, “<•!"• U .... M-k-chtl i"'1* '.'•oincu's litp.h'lbiill, while al 0 hniadinMlng li’r.h.' i'*1, l"r dab-i for both learns, WCl.ll h id'-o die I ..it tbrnM'l I1'1’’ ' .ill - l-eilli ill i',.mips, bolh I1011K and aliv.lll'-.ll'""" J .i on, tin-Malion Vdll also carry a.i •bav-lndl game A3 •v-i’-u.a The moi jr. winch Vised wi !be I'*hixA ts Jonathan Harr....bJjuflisr.. wito •*n the KTscrip.. s i -r ix’ ’' »-• w l and fn-Ct cd S..tailing hKhcr The case ntciutfe* r. Travolta as Dma'» > •actI. t < a!--. Schltchunanri reptvsrwvLwr d** Jq'Kl. ibe >4on ri Swafc:. •>»♦*•» injunis and .k-.v'h* • >g scv-ra n.V.’V' la Hl'lK- '!• ’ba. < J’*.."1 ri tdviZ’ ,O 4 thi r> . - • . whether -ndastn..' p .\r.v w«.to I In :bc me " ’■ •--edflo . • n~. •.' nrpitfix ■ v-.-u c V. !’’u C-•’■*.- . | I i Ii { Fadit.-. j. A Bta-kncll I i.iiirsiL .. ” IV- | ui-i gr*J ax >4 x*-.,. Si-cxr;. a e-T Ai-1 a -A„s t,-. Ji el '. Vk. •‘■wu-lr. are luv’ '- congjomerair BeaJnC'. it » as a bigh-prof&> . tckphoi x irnm « * sv»ni!d he v ,-ih the tai-.- ■ ->a' in z > -Tt UJk! tSw $> Tbr. 5K v ■ > i >1 i ■ ■ Atx ci . .sr r«t knd mf - w he :-t c <» >**•*- | �WILKES UNIV ERSE "When I met the real life Facher he was very charm­ ing." said Duvall in the press notes for the film. I told him. You’re certainly ;rs legitimate as someone like Eisenhower or Churchill, but because you're an anonymous guy to the public. I’m going to fictional- Law school suited Facher well enough that he was Editor of the Harvard Law Review "which was the hallmark of distinction in those days." Facher graduated from law school magna cum laude izeyou’." Public Service .Although Facher seems to have had great fun with the movie - he was interviewed by the New Aork Times while on a location shoot - the experience has been unreal. "It’s strange and interesting to be portrayed by some­ one else." said Facher. "It’s not really me you see in the movies. There wasn’t anything I was going to tell Duvall about playing me. He’s much better at me than I am at me." These days, Facher said, a large company in a situa­ tion similar to the one Beatrice found itself, would interview many lawyers and firms, But in 1986, "they looked around for lawyers and settled for Hale and Dorr," said Facher. "We had no advance notice of the suit." Academy Award win­ ner Robert Duvall (left) portrays attorney Jerome Facher, Jan Scblichtmann's (John Facher was about 60 years old at the time of the case, which routinely involved 14 to 17-hour days. The court case lasted 78 days for Beatrice and was fol­ lowed by a 23-day hearing for a new trial. Facher was die lead lawyer representing Beatrice for his firm. Facher said he was offered jobs at Wall Street firms but turned them down to take the position of assistant to the department counselor in die Office of the Secretary of the /Army. "I had received great benefits from the government and the G.l. Bill had put me through law school. I ’ felt an obligation to pay back something that had been given to me." Travolta, right) unpre­ ' dictable and formidable adversary in the court­ room. in Touchstone Pictures' legal thriller, based And to prepare, he had to school himself in a wide variety' of sciences. "I was not an expert in environ­ mental law. I was a trial lawyer," said Facher. on a true story. “1 Civil Action." The film is distrib­ uted by Buena Vista Pictures ■ I’ve looked at this with good humor." Formula for Success Facher. now 75. grew up in south Wilkes-Barre where his family lived in several areas, including Alexander and Moffett streets. His father, Morris, was a salesman. His mother. Gussie. operated clothing stores in Wilkes-Barre. "H's strange and Facher recalled many aspects of growing up in Wilkes-Barre, including the 1936 flood of the Susquehanna River, which inundated the city. "We were evacuated from 103 New Alexander in a rowboat." he said. interesting to be portrayed by Facher attended grade school on Carey Avenue and he remembered a pretzel factory across the street where a bag of pretzels, still hot, cost a nickel. He spent time in the Osterhout Library and, with his family, worshipped at die Ohav Zedek temple. someone else, said Packer. "It's Facher went on to Meyers High School and attended Bucknell University Junior College in 1943 and 1944. not really me yon There wasn t any­ "They had a program that you could leave high school early.’ said Facher. "I was set to graduate from Meyers in June of '43- At Bucknell, I remember Dr. (Eugene) Farley and having classes under a tree and some of my classmates. I remember you had to take German. It was a required course if you were going to be a scientist." thing I u-as going Father studied chemistry at Bucknell although even then, it didn't seem the right formula. see in the movies. I probably broke the Wilkes and Bucknell record for broken beakers and burned lab coats," chuckled Facher. to tell Duvall about playing me. He's much better at me than I am /Tier graduating, Facher moved to Penn State in state College ..here he studied journalism, “which I liked except for the- wws of poverty you had to take." >........... Folding p«in state, Facher was accepted at H.'inard Lav. .‘.J(oo| but jnr.tead, he enlisted in the Am., in 1946 and served m Korea. After the Army, Har-ard honored Fadier4* acceptance and lie .•ittcrided from ihi?r 1951. al me. " I »!»ho<*ed.f think law school ' ! ’ 'bl'r|’of my hf,. ■ ,f,U ’ Anderson. a Woburn. Massachusetts mother who is instrumental in bringing suit against WJi. Grace and The movie "A Civil Action," however, is largely fictitious, said Facher. "They've invented most of the scenes and a lot of the dialogue," said Facher. "The legal aspects are not emphasized. There's a lot of dramatic license taken." Leukemia. Preparing for the biggest case of bis career, attorneyJan Scblichtmann Facher hits returned to the Wyoming Valley four times recently: twice for high school reunions and once to show each of his daughters, Mimi and Gillian, where he grew up. (Facher’s parents and brother Herbert left the Wilkes-Barre area in 1956.) From 1962 to 1991, Facher was a lecturer at law at Harvard Law School, teaching a course in Trial Practice. But in die end, Facher was a lawyer who won cases. For example, in 1983 and 1984, he successfully defended a railroad in one of the longest antitrust trials in Massachusetts Federal Courts. (Travolta, left) consults bis partners (left to right) James Gordon (William 11. Macy). Kevin Conway (Tony Sbalboub) and Bill One of the greatest ironies of Facher’s story, as opposed to "A Civil Action," is that his mother, father and brother battled cancer, as did the lawyer himself. I Travolta portrays Scblichtmann as a tenacious "My chances of survival were not good," Facher said of his bout with cancer of the colon. "1 never played it up or talked about it. Harr knew it." personal-injnn attorney it basefierce determina­ tion entangles him in a case that threatens to destroy him. A Civil Action In the mid 1980s, Beatrice was a very large company, so large the name had become synonymous for con­ glomerates. Among tlie many brand names under the banner were Tropicana, Playtex, Samsonite and Peter Pan peanut butter. j :u j„.f '■' 'b' 'birr, nmnrng ||„V ' ’ ’ oriHtuvanf Btnlthourftt Travolta (left) with Kathleen Quinlan (right), who stars as Anne Beatrice Foods after her son dies of Facher was active outside die firm as well. TXvice, Facher was appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court as special counsel to the Judicial Conduct Commission to investigate instances of judicial mis­ conduct. "I had a number of important cases and was among tile lawyers in Boston that any business or individual might consult if they had an important case. If you had a 'bet the company' case," said Facher. So it was that after 25 years with the firm, the Beatrice case came to Facher. A "bet the company" case. Distribution. Facher said Harr's book is accurate and fairly written, if slanted toward the plaintiffs. Hanspent much of the 10 years he researched and wrote "in the plaintiff's camp. (He) was emotionally attached to them," said Facher. With diat firm, Facher specialized in trials and appeals in the fields of securities, antitrust, contracts, intellectual property and product liability. He became a senior partner in 1965 and chairman of the firm's litigation department. chemicals into the well water. |W1 ,(W(| '-in-'.’k lh«I In 1953- Facher joined NATO as the U.S. representa­ tive on the NATO Infrastructure Committee, helping decide, at age 30, where the United States would commit funds to help major military installations. After two years, Facher returned to Boston and worked for a small firm before joining die firm of Hale and Dorr in 1959- Beatrice also owned small companies, including Riley Tannery, which the plaintiffs claimed allowed will) the faculty mid the I * In die end, however, Facher prevailed and charges against Beatrice were dismissed. "They were not guilty’ of using or disposing the particular chem­ icals in this lawsuit," Facher said of Beatrice. "They did absolutely nothing wrong. They were vindicated by the jury." 1 z\s department counselor, Facher did "a lot of the background, the spade work, on the Army McCarthy hearings, what became the McCarthy hearings." "Il '- ili'* kind of (k'ldidant personal injury lawyers love," said Facher. "If Riley Tannery had been Jue Blow Tannery, it never would have been a defendant But Beatrice had deep pocket?;." “It's one of the ironies life gives you. I had a very deep feeling for what these people were going through." Prior to tvorkiug as the Arts <"• ivisure Team l.eaderj'or The limes header in Wilkes Harre. Joe llulkieirie: rericuvtl 1 itloriesJi>r /J years I /he tied .paper. 1 I!e teaches the Art 1 <‘l him at Wfkes I ri'itiersily fl . I ' Il bile presenting their case before Judge Skinner (John I ilhgou, light). Scblicbtrnaun (Travolta, left) and f rowlcy (Iranek. secund from right) face highly skilled litigatorJerome tocher (Duvall, secondfrom leftI. Photos: David James © Touchstone Pictures all rights reserved �UNIVERSE Al l MM BOARD MEETING Saturday. April 1". 1999 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP DIXSER DANCE Saturday. .April 1“. 1999 6 p.m.. black tie optional Westmoreland Club 59 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME DINNER Saturday April 24. 1999 5:30 p.m. .darts Center 274 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre SPRING CO.'LMEXCEME.M Saturday. May 15. 1999 HAPPY HO! R Friday. M ay 21. 1999 5 p.m. - “30 p.m. Murray's Inn 290 Fennsy it aiiia Bit d. Wilkes-Barre REUNION WEEKEND Friday. June 4 Sunday, June 6,1999 For all cla . e undinp. in ■I and 9 Belmar. .A /, New Officers on Board lor 1999 I I'D Alumni r Your senior yearbook was mailed to your permanent address at die end of December. Walter J. Boris ‘81. D.O.. of Shavertown. Pa., is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Mercy. He is an integral part of the cardiac team that implemented the Octopus Tissue Stabilizer, a safer and more affordable technology used in heart bypass surgery. He is also an associate faculty member and cardiothoracic surgeon at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 'Wilkes is where my academic career began, prior to being accepted at med­ ical school and continuing my chosen profession," said Boris. "It's wonderful to be able to return to the area where die initiation of ray career started." Laura Kofchak '96, R.N.. of WilkesBarre. is currently the nurse manager for die Cardiothoracic Intensive Care/Coronary Care Unit at Merc' Itrcy. She is also an adjunct nursing proft^.-. jfessor and lecturer at Willas, where she received her M.S as a clinical nurse specialist in gerontology. ’ .My graduate education has provided me with ihe necessary tools needed to faa- the challenges of the ever-chang- Here's your chance to pay homage to those special graduates you've watched pile up accomplishments since graduating from Wilkes. Nominate them for the 1999 Eugene S. Farley Memorial Alumni Award and the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award. If you have not received your copy, Dr. Walter J. Boris ‘81. Laura Kofchak ‘96. RN. Frances A. Rogers 81. MSN. RN. CCRN. and Dr. Michael D. Rupp ’85. are working side-by-side on the same heart team, bringing their level of excellence and personal can? to the people of die Wyoming Valley. Since leaving Wilkes, they have trav­ eled and held impressive positions at some of the countn’s most prestigious health care facilities. Buy no matter when? their careers took them, they credit Wilkes as the birthplace of their accomplishments. Alumni Association Needs Nominations ass of 1998 please contact: The Yearbook Office 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 2955 For application forms and criteria, call Jennie or Sandy in the alumni office at (570) 408-4130 or 1-800WILKES-U, extension 4130. email: amnicola@wilkesl.wilkcs.edu Dr. WalterJ. Borts 81. Laura Kofchak '96. RN. Frances .1. Bogers '81, .USS, RN. CCRN, and Dr. Michael D. Bupp 83 ing healthcare arena," said Kofchak. "My Wilkes education was very worth­ while and enabled me to grow both personally and professionally." Frances A. Rogers '81, MSN, RN, CCRN, of Pittston Township, Pa., is a clinical nurse specialist for Cardiothoracic Services at Merc)-. She was awarded the Excellence in Acute Cardiovascular Care, Highest Achievement RN Award and the Outstanding Clinical Performance Award. "Having received my ’V BSN at Wilkes, it provided me with the ae stepping stone 1 needed to pursue an advant ..2. ::nced nursing ■s. "Professors like degree.” said Rogers. “ Teresa Grabo and Cai iarol Zack were not only professional role models, but also staunch supporters of RNs reluming for their degrees." Michael D. Rupp '83, M.D., of Dallas, Pa., is presently a cardiologist al both Mercy and the Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Pa. He has garnered many honors witliin his field, including being named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and as the Outstanding Medical Resident while at the Guthrie Clinic. Homecoming 98 S I"'*::rd r.s G. Garfield Jours ; Trosko Ab: L- ‘92 . ‘ ..! ’!.i !■ . .' ■■ ' • < twrles (Charlie) Butler S9 . -iiliiri; L • dtlbis -i--.il'1 I.!, lorti’-rrly ..ccup- I •:Belli Ruche Ward 72 : a.md Beth ftni.aiii on the member*. mni Journal Armed with expertise acquired both near and far. four Wilkes alumni ham united at the new Heart Surgery Center of Excellence in Wilkes-Barre's MercyHospital. YOI XG AL! MM BEO M Saturday Juh 24. 19*99 Bar Anticipation h Wilkes Grads Are All Heart at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre Alumni Calendar HAPPY HOI R Friday. March 26. 1999 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Whistles 126 Franklin Avenue Scranton A I t/ . .!. ' : ■ . ... sti.phni (.<) . i ..ib i.li/idM ti, ’-•ugL'.; Linda (Farrar) Pendleton 71. of bdy.-ird ' I’L '-“H 'If Pauline 'Penny*' (Farrar) Itm kno •Ah -4 i.'i.;1,,U(-lton G. Farrar, of Dallas. Pa , received |!». 1 ■ '..nd'.I I •-die/;.:/ ' nd diifjh''f0 < .'nnif m >r hi. -7)i,| ..|„ j|h . Rupp earned a B.S. from Wilkes in the accelerated three-year program and his medical degree from Hahnemann University, Philadelphia. He interned at Robert Packer Hospital's Guthrie Clinic in Sayre, Pa., and served as a Fellow in Cardiology and as an Interventional Fellow at Allegheny General Hospital. *1 Splish Splash, We're Off to the Beach Bash Belmar, NJ., look out! For this summers Young Alumni Beach Bash, Wilkes is coming to town on Saturday, July 24, 1999, and it's bringing along a few friends. Graduates from sev­ eral other Northeast Pa. .schools will be taking the turnpikes to Bar Anticipation this year. Challenge your favorite King's counterparts to a game of beach volleyball or try to outlast Fire up the Grill Reunion Weekend is Near! and out-joust your friends above a pool of water. Everyone's welcome to enjoy the sun and Reunion Weekend '99 is coming Let's twist again, like we did last...Spring! Friday. June thru Sunday, June 6. Classes ending in 4 and 9 will celebration at Bar A. Call Jennie at 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 4130, for hotel information Journal CHAPTER!^ PHILADELPHIA Rich Enders *92, Jennifer Schmitt, Liz Mcrena *94. and Bryan Smith ‘93 and their 50 fellow chapter males set sail on the "Spirit of Philadelphia" for an evening Harbor Cruise last September. The 5 hour tour included dinner and entertainment HARRISBURG The chapter met in November at Leed's Restaurant for dinner and were presented with their official chapter banner. The next gathering will be Friday. May 21.1999. al the /UlenlHirry Dinner Theater for the comedy production of, "No Sex Please. We're British." LLZERSE COUNTY Celebrih' Guest B:inenders Sandy Nicholas M'85 (executive director for alumni) Bill Goldsworthy ‘76 (alumni association president!, andJadi Willison *95 (Luzerne County Chapter president), turned tips into tuition during Happy Hour festivities al Lowe s Resuurant in Wilkes-Barre. Proceeds were donated to the alumni association Scholarship Fund. At another Happy Hour at Grico's RiverstreelJazz Cafe. Wilkes-Barre, creatn e chapter Pf ^11 members unveiled "The W jplfP Wilkes Colonel." 9 f a special mixed and directions. join us on the quad for the sizzlin' Saturday afternoon barbe­ Kick up your heels for a worthy cause at the annual cue and again Saturday night for Scholarship Dinner Dance at the Westmoreland Club an inaugural Awards Recognition on Saturday, April 17, 1999, at 6 p.m. Tickets are Dinner. Call the alumni office at $60 per person, with proceeds benefllting the 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 4130, Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. The black­ for more information and to lie optional gala is a great way to meet new people. make reservations, See you on the dance floor! Homecoming ‘99 will be held Friday. October 15 and Saturday, October 16. The golf tournament at Irem Temple Connin' Club will commence Friday morning. Satunlay offers the "Top of the Hill" buffet luncheon which will begin at 11 a.m.. prior to the football contest vs. Lycoming College at I p.m. Then it's the 5 at 5 pm - tile ever-popular Filth Quarter Happy Hour. o o o Say Cheisel Marty Popky SO. lre;isun?r of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Antique Automobile Chib of America. Bill Goldsnorlhy -6. alumni association president. Karen Wolfe, club presi­ dent. and Sandy Nicholas M'85, executive director for alumni, lake a break from lire action. The Nl'UX\(.\ donated $151X1 to die Alumni Scholarship rood and several of Ils antique cars for die Homecoming Court Homecoming King Anthony I'ctrolonis, of East Windsor, NJ., and Queen Lisa Dentc, of Hudson. Pa., flash a smile for their royal sub­ jects. Anthony '99 is a biology major with a minor in chemistry. Lisa will graduate from the School of I'hannacy In to use. Ailciulaiicc at a; Hie annual Item Tuinplu Golf ^•'I'lllUIHcilt hit ■ ..... . :,n .ill-lime high tn ‘98. l eading "'[wk w.r, i|lt, k.;UU ()f n(,|, Morg.Uh Andy Hill Holly, and Don Gowirt The Wilkes Collegians Front row: Joe Miozza ‘54, Denver. Pi. Lorry Chase ‘(SO. New York. N.Y.. Wayne Wallers ‘59. Randolph. N J . Sum Uwe ‘5S, Syria. Virginia. Peter Perog ‘60. Little River. S.C.,Jerry Pauley. Shickshinny Lake, Pa.. Boyd Boats '60. Forty Fort. Pa. Second row: Bob Evans ‘62. ilkes-Barre, Wilbur Dolter ‘62. West Pittston. Pa., Carl Havira ‘60. Bear Creek. Pa . Bob Lynch *56. Columbus. Ohio. Bruce Miles, Sunford, Conn Norm Philipp ‘5b. New Brunswick, N.J. Third row; Carroll Dawnport. ‘S9, Forty7 Fort. Pa.. Richard Myers '60. West NiUiticoke. 1'a.. John Salva S9. Roclteslvr. N Y., Raymond Saba. Cranbury. NJ., Ray Pirino ‘61, Orlando, Flor. Top row- Hugh Lynch. Forty Fort. Pa., George Richards ‘58. Scotia. N.Y.. Ted Join's <8. Little Meadows. P.i. Bill Hall 61. Ml Airy. Md . Bill IVkrs W. Jacksoinille. Flor., Bob Martin ’61. Harrington Park. NJ. Q a �ERSE A 111 Hl iti Ml r“r t»- r»ns~» to “ npmJIer raeral w iIk Vnlwl StoleK"’ . with wife Cathy. Thev have two cltildren, Stephen and Inger, is a senior nee president tor William W. Stiny er Company in Mxss. William resides in East Southworth Paper . Los low. Max ­ . with wife Nancy ’69- They hare three Eric. Andrew, and JR. John D. Tliomas. Jr.. Ma; Gen . wxv appointed command­ ing general. Army Intelligence Center. Fort Huachuca, Ariz. 1969 jrformed a piano concerto at tire lhe ant annual Richard B. Asch performed Donor Lundreon for the Scranton chapter of Hadassah at Temple Israel. Scranton, Pa. BACHELORS Owen Costello wxs tire executive director of the Keystone Stole Gomes. Carole Yackowski Ramsay is a regional director for a Itealih service corporation, and a clinical director licensed mental health counselor Carole received a master of science degree from tlie University of Scranton. She resides with her two children in Largo. Fix Xtilliam C. Kashalus MD. was awarded the title of emeritus n.->;fess.Tcf metiane and pathetogy by .Vleglieny Unhwstty < MCP-Hahr.emanr. Univcsrty • Kx-Jiaius resides in " ayne and al Lake S.'Ilwexth. with his wife. Balbinx Tire, have two cnJdre;- .to Stephanie and UYIiiam C. Hl. and three gramfchildren. ’nmotliy. Bilh. and Peter 1970 tied by the Chelsea ray) Bart was invtti Georgiana (Cray an. Jamaica. West Inndies, to have a solo Galteries. Kingstor exhibition of her• jpastel paintings Stanley J. Kicszek retired as assistoni it day dty alitor of lite Ctoic- Voice newspaper Wilkes-Barre. Stanley : resides in Eotty Fort Pa Andrea (Wargo) Campbell M ‘78 is a natural resource specialist for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, where she man­ ages environmental resources on die lower Colorado River including Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Andrea resides in Yumx with her husband, David, and son, Steven. I 195* Sylvia (Strauss) Savitz graduated cum iaude and rax-ned a bacnelor s degron in saac! >gy a: Summer (Commencement i She ts the mother of three children, has 11 granddiil-.!dm.iren Al-8$yeas< 1 sbeisthe oktest gnahiate tn sehail history Paula (Gilbert) Gray, permanent secretary of the Wilkes class of I9~O. resides in Somerset. N.J. Her e-mail address is: PGray48754@ aol.com 1955 Benjamin F. Hester. Jr., was t.-iduSed into the Berwick H. ch Sd zr.l .-Vat-mic Hall of Fame Berwick. Pi. where he res-des with tus wife. Lois. They nave too children. Joni and torporale Mary A. Kaiser, PhD., a chemist in the DuPont Cor Analytical Chemistry division, received the Villanova. G Graduate Alumni Award. Amacr. 195” Betti jane Eiscnpreis fm.J-«d her seewid book. •"Coping ScrZ. • Betti resides m New York. N.Y. 1972 Willard J. Bcrkhciser works at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica. I960 Kay (Lytle) .Ainley retire after a teaching career that -.rte.-.tx! -Ji.-j? dcCiies. Ex. resides in Luham, N.I . with her husbearf. faty-si. Robert- They The- hr-e vm children. Jo and Lili. Rnnuld W. Simins ..te elected cr.te.'man ■. Catherine Gourley s novel, "Wliccis of Tune: Biography of Henry Ford." was chosen for The Voice of Youth Advocates' 1997 Nonfiction Honor List. Catherine lists in Bear Creek Village witli her husband, Dennis. Ronald A. Rirtenmc-yer joined RailTex Inc., as the compa­ ny president and chief executive officer. Ronald resides in the greater Dailxx Texas area witli his wife. Hedy ’73 and two children. ,9f" the n-;-2 KZl:e.- .tev-l-jpMalcolm D- Cropper r-- !;r-d r:-r.' r.u--.'---. i'.- rfc-i'., u: c: izes Patoo, Flor ’ • James Tarity, Jr., PhD . was appoi. minted principal al LaSalle Academy. Jruup. Pa James resides in South ____ D_, 1\vp, Abington with iih wife. Carol .Ann. and tlr-lr r*o children. Jimland Frank. .':- Barbara Gallagher Strrfia : 1973 William E Eggleston was honored by tiie Itonnl of Ed-jcafion for 25 years of dedicated senicc to tin.- ministry of L'te diorj->- Wjfliiun t, ,-in aj AJlwiLuwn Centrid Catholic High School i'i.• l.ei-i-.I;!- 1965 Marilyn Kichkofs-ki, r.-rio-. tni 1M-llng r. 1966 F. Charles Petrillo, J1,..:'--.:....- 1.- i.: A';--. I..*. tJ'J/ if. • Frank P. Galkki ;l um med presidency of Uk- Pennsylvania A xiatioii tA >».'/»! y.'i'/.l principal: Principals during its Mate con bnasce io Pii-burgh. H<-■ r. is in th<tin- iiliKaiion.il educali arirnirihlraiion drztor.il pro;/a;n at Lriiigii l.’rnn r'.iiy. hi; U97» Dr. Kernuril J. Hrah-y.jr.. • . . nan, <1 a /KCfir < iliir^r f<>r il-l'p-.n.t,., Can- ' P? ni.ml r> dne<-tor of ll.^ gradual.and .: : .iaj,« v.f tl| ailmliUvR.iljon x! 1 'i./fs Odle,-,.-, Utlhr. Barn.- Marion ■. .. :!L < - I Z--‘ ■■! Dianne (Hog<-r*) lUUlon ’ d t!^ [Xntjnn/J |M)J. - : , c- r f-.,- H.,- ri,1(.| .n.-.-!. ilt f|| ' !/l . •/x-f l>. ■ret Diaj., , -.ute-, jI( Gr- fi. J.J, p.. tn . Addivx' . v i 1968 btephen Ikx-iii, ■ ,iJnum-:r III. i dnoi.l.-.l. I ’ Dr. James J. Morgan and wife Kim (Wiliicrow)'77 relocated their medical practice to 30545 E. Rustic Drive, Salisbury. Md.. 21801. Gail E. Ober was lhe featured guest bassoon soloist, with The Concert Band of Lancaster and played "Rondo" from concerto for Bassoon by von Weber, in downtown lancastec Gall is prin­ cipal bassoon of Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and a mem­ ber of Reading Symphony Orchestra and die Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic Orchestra. Gail resides in Manheim. Pa. Anita (Bogusko) Sirak was named pnncipal at Bishop O'Hara High School, Dunmore. Pa. Richard J. Sullivan was named marketing business analyst for Tile Harleysville Insurance Company home office. Richard resides in Broomall. Pa., with wife Janet and daughter Katelyn. 1977 John F. Jastrcni was appointed CEO of Rapp Collins, Dallas. Texas. Joanne (Englot) Kawczcnski was promoled to chairper­ son of the mathematics and computer science department at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke, Pa. Joanne resides in Wilkes-Barre. Christine Koterba M'85, is the director, Delaware Education Loan Services, a subsidiary■ of Pennsylvania Penn: Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). I. She relocated rcL to Wilmington, Dela. “:’" Center for Joseph L. L. Matteo, music director at the C Unity Positive l.iv Living in Wilkes-Barre, specializes in plat piano, conducting. cello, ), and . composing. He resides in Wilkes-B Barre. 1978 Brian Cann is manager of Boscov's retail outlet in Wilkes- Alumni Close-Up Wife Sue, son Anthony, and daughter Sara Rose share in the celebration with Vince. Matteo Earns Chamber's Highest and Rarest Honor Vincent J. Matteo ’75. senior vice presidcnt/chief operating officer of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry, was presented lhe 1998 Keystone Award by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Executives (PCCE). ■J1ic- Keystone Award is lhe highest honor Ixalowed by PCCE and Is only presented when an individuars accomplishments merit such recognition. Vince is only die ninth recipient of the award since its inception in 1963 lite volunteers and staff of tin- Wilke, Bane Chamber nominated Vince for the honor. Alumni Jour n a I BospHal In ML Slertlnp, Ky. His e-mail ra'r ,*atMatf X-'1* 1975 Drnifcc- J. .Mcnapatc, i-iu,j ()*, jyyK • ; ' '' ,-'1 ' !; . ■ ' • ’ inline APR XT'S awarded attrediUlUon by lhe by ,he “'“i ftBlnBerlleall'5!’1'"'T A Kovalsl" is dlreclor of PC Sovlce Design for Jn"tS Corp., and nrskles m Valley Forge. Fx . i.n O lyebos. Jr.. CPA, was appointed diltfDnanclal of lhe Fanninglon Hills. Midi., Ihm, and resides In Novi. Mich. L’JLn Frye was promoted to senior computer progmmmrrz-malssl a* N;"T Im-emory Comml Point m Medtonlcsburs. Px He resides In Kelayres, Px 19«0 Joseph D. Angclella is senior vice: |president at First sides in Kingston. Pa. National Bank ofJermyn. Pa., and resi Robert John Gaetano was named Teacher of the Year by the Crestwocxl PTSA. He is the art teacher of Crestwood High School, Mountaintop, coached several varsity sports and served xs advisor for a variety of clubs and organizations. Robert resides in Mountaintop. Px, with his three children, Adrienne. Bobby, and Knstina. Dr. William V. Lewis, Jr., was elected as a member of the American Red Cross National Committee on Resolutions. He is an assistant vice president and registered investment advisor with Merrill Lynch in Wilkes-Barre. He currently resides in Jenkins Township, Pa., with his wife and two sons. Paul E Miller ILt. was named chief of systems safety for tire 45th Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Flor. Paul resides in Melbourne. Fix, with wife Diane and their three children. Jeffery. Julie, and Kelsey. noted to senior consultant in Thomas N. Ralston was prom men! division of New England the home office market developm Financial in Boston, Mass. He resides in Revere, Mass. Susan (Isaacs) Shaj ipiro earned a PhD in psycholeducalior jnal process from Temple University. Her dissertation was title led, "Spiritual Education: An Assessment of Jewish Adolescence." She resides in Gradwyne, Pa. d .H. f. .vl.- in REUNION’ Boy Scouts of America Honor Bill Goldsworthy Bill's involvement with Boy Scout Troop #352 includes serving xs a committee person since 1986 and as a scoutmaster for the past 10 years. He also sits on the Northeast Pennsylvania Boy Scout Executive Board and was previously awarded the District Award of Merit His interest in community affairs has spanned nearly two decades. Most recently. Bill was elected Mayor of West Pittston, Px. where he resides with wife Jannet, son Brandon, and daughlets Carrie, Aimec, and Katyn. In addition to his volunteer work with Wilkes. Bill is presently affiliated with six local organizations. Wilkes-Barre Chamber Government Committee. Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club, Salvation /toy Advisory Board, Luzerne County Community College Foundation Board, Pennsy lvania Economy League, and Lector with the Immaculate Conception Church. As vice president major accounts at Golden Business Machines, Inc., Bill helped the company grow. The six per­ son. one-office company, covered two counties, willt sa!e> of $500,000 It is now a 70 employee, seven-office company that covers 20 counties in Northeastern and Central Px, with sales over $ 10 million. He is a seven-time winner of tlte Golden Eagle Award by Canon USA for top 5% of sales in the United Slates. On December 31,1999. Bill's term as president of Ute Alumni Associauon will conclude. Thank you. Bill, Bill..for threeyear's n orth of valued leadership and' delightful alumni eienls. Dianna (Cohen) Mullaney is an e.ent marketing coordi­ nator in die Pay-Per-View marketing department of Showtime Networks (\i.acorn) She resides in Jackson Heights. N.Y Susan E. (Murray) Wajda was nominated for Whos Who Among College Teachets and is an assistant at die mi: uillt professor prof Pennsylvania College of TechnologyJ m Pa. She in Williamsport, Williams resides in Allentown, Px. willt husba “ ' rand' Frank. 1990 Sean Lockliead's M'99. e-mail address is s.lockhead@ieee.org Suzanne Prulcika is ani 'optometrist who is affiliated with Wal-Mart Vision in Pittston, i. Px. as an independent doctor of optometry. Rev. Dr. Wallace F. Stettler is pnsident ementus of Wyoming Seminary. Kingston. Px and resides in West Mrgir with wife. Sue. They have three sons. Stephen. Samuel, and David, and two grandchildren. Erik and WdL Anthony E Torquato, was promoted to vice pn-.M-.nr in charge of credit administration at Wayne Bank. Honesdale. Px. is pursing a graduate degree in banking from the Uni .eisih nf Colorado, and is an instructor for Lackawanna Junior College and larzeme Community College Chapters of the rtinericun Institute of Banking. Anthony and wife Diane hove three daughters. Denise A. Yanchik is the Spanish teacher al Seton Catholic High School. Pa. 1991 Anthony J. Gabello. CPA. was promoted to assistant vice president/credit department manager of First National Community Bank. Dunmore. Px He resides in Claris Summit Px. with his wife. Diane. Michael Garnett is a self-empl.Tyed insuranct.- agent in Kingston. Px. and resides in Dur. ex Pa. with wife Danielle and daughter. Loran Joan. Rita E. Kltnger-McNally is an optometrist working, with EyeSense. Drs. Rhoads. Matz, Usukt and Klinger OptometrisL She resides in Hegins. Pa Fred Moase Jr., passed the PemsyivEn-.a Ear Exainmction and is Lite new managing director of the oty of Gubondale Px David W. Phillips won a Golden Grcle Nominee Award for district manager sales penonnance in the pharmaceutical division of Wyelh-Ayersi Labs in Newport Bench. Cl He resides in Honolulu, Hawaii. 1981 John J. Romani and wife Christine announce the birth of their second daughter, Isabella Helena. John is a chief financial officer at Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, I’.C. They reside in Harding. Pa. Patricia (Brannon) Sincavagc was named regional man­ ager of the Harron Communicalions Southeast Pennsylvania cable system. She received the Pennsylvania Cable and Telecommunications Association's (PCTA) Connolly \wnrd for Community InvolvemenL She also recetred two Cable Television and Public AfEmrs Association's (CTFW Bcao?n Awards for customer relations for die development of new customer materials. 1982 Dominick R. Augt justinc is a senior manager v jrwith Kellogg. He resides is Harrisbu o, Pa., with wife Lisa and■ iheir ’urg, th daughters.Joelle and Marissa. YEAR^J11989 Albert R. Knerr, Jr., was promoted to chief o! the technical analysis section of the Public Safety and Private Wtrele.s Division of the Federal Communicalions Commission in Gettysburg, Px Alumni Association president William J. Goldsworthy, Jr.. received a prociama from Pennsylvania Governor Torn Ridg recognition of his recent Silver Beaver Award - the highest honor granted at lire district level by the Northeastern Pennsylvan Council of tire Boy Scout Amenca. Bill was praised for his service to both the Boy Scouts and tlie community. Shep C. Willner is an emergency management specialist with tlie Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and received the People's Choice Award tor his division. Shep is also pursuing a master's degree in marketing. Carl P. Ungvarsky wn> hamsed os a pro: ssional tnginetr by tire Slate Registration Board Prr••cc:..nJ Engineers. Land Surveyors, and Geolagass. Cart is employed as the distal sys­ tems group leader by Communic-ticri Microwave Corp , Mountaintop. Px, where he resuies with wife Caro! to 1992 Ronald MosicUo was awanlvi a doctor of ustco; .e.h-.c medi­ cine degree From Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Mediant and began an mten-.s-hip al Suburban Gi: ntr.il Hospital in Norristown. Px Richard M. Oley. Jr.. iHLr.->.?'..te-d a resident in taniih practice st Malcolm Grow Medics! Andrews. Air Fxrcr Base. Md. nd became a A/.-snute ct ’.tie tonon .f Family Practice. Richard t* Mattoix-d as a farraiy tvci an at rite 22nd Medical G~<up.McU nnell \:r R rev Bax’. Kan. x»d resides with wito kcbecc-i ..nJ son Dav id in U ichita, Kan Helen Georges was married to Michael Goulding. They reside in Portland. Maine. 1985 Dorothy (Price) Lane M'86, and husband Douglas '89. M'97, announce the birtli of their first child. Robert Dougins. They reside in Kingston. Pi J-tne (Ciprich) Ryan, medical records manager at TVler ti <inI’°rial ,,ospi,al'1bnkhannock, Pa., was elected president of rnii.y'IIS’'V:Ull:l information Management Association (1H1MA). She resides tn Laceyville, Pa. 1987 Marc E- Shapiro> and wife Kelly announce the birth of tb.eir daughter. Ton Hope. They reside in Dallas, Teas, with son Robert Sterling. Kathleen Flaim Rickard !--iisbond Chris '95 announce the b ra or d -.i-.'-lr. r Caroline Cc-dix Ktib.k* completed a twv--. .tr nM.k'iir. in !'v: and .ink!.’<r- .uw LipetKvi a solo jWCtke in Fracivilw. Pa They reside ov 1983 Ahln Bauman Is a vocational rehabilitation counselor for Leslie Sinklcwlcr.-Woods is the logistic* manager c.f SpnngfrelA Pa «-■ Department of Veteran .Mlalt^ In Philadelphia Ik- n-sltles tn i-uixiownv, Pa I (ilcdfarrl) Wodnskl announces the birth of daughter clll,c * ‘ IT) 'nicy n-sldc In Ml. Aliy. Md Mudd United Phosphorus in Exton. Px 1988 Barbara (Farbanish) Timpani and hu-J’.md Dominic announce the birtli ol daughter Christina I cigh ILtrts.ira -a i'.k- head preschool ktnilergaficn tcaclrcr al Bright ll>’n •> >’.> Childrens Center in Mt. Olive. N.I They tVMile in IWr N I ^"'‘"Oroclttnntiu^,,^,vice president of indlnvt >. old Potge. Pa He h a ivxi County Cultural Connell Ihi'b r Viner iiianaj'/ nil. tile Greater Wilke* Barre i.liamlv r )i:r. •! i-it lit tiit-mln-t, hip grow from .tppri’Miititely • / iiom-m than J ntr-nilM r-. .J™*'"'"“■'Hllu,1,1,. ' artj"i i d>virii,i(i-nf piihllt atlitiliil'irnll'Hi fium I in.' >■ it., I mt | sink nt Jr | |or, .m<| | , al ■> a I'fiidttillo "I •I" I"' f li.unlxi of Oumiii'Hc lirlllul'- fin f»t|'.ihl. a'i”11 •1 in i,"’ ire m a pti>fi-..imi,i| d- I"piii' nt |iiugiilin l"i i h.uol" i of rtirniiK n <• ptufi jmitd. Mv>w I'. Mngu|lx. ,...... "mt hw tnedtik in the AS v» age .......... 'I* HH“ll nl Ihe hi tMtitW S’ lie M'T. Hl .tin-r.nihil llu-W. ,( Md, aMhl. lcol Ihi-Wtvk M< g.m and re. . ........ law in Kingston, pa ............ wi™2 “: a"11 i-" Brian Damwebcr is . pin -•.■Tali'* '"'•-nt spc-cialuting in Craig Rome wwks lor bclu’rtngrhann.hxuVA-i’'- H* in Dallas V» with wile Ann and two daughters Rcy-“' •ithl Joseph J. Glazcnskl, a l.vcr.-. l yli v ’ ■ ';•>» .,j-jsu.rted to the j-b'X'kM tlu-rap) suit *.-f Kiv. node Rl'i:.;'i';.:..t»'i :iutaint.i|'. P.t. kvalion He nvtlv.M .i with wile Cl uiv and two dtlldreti. K it, n ,i||,| ('in'J" ,U 199? Catherine A. Bringcnbcrgm.trr.nl David Fontini ‘9*. ...i.'t .v an isXupaBcn.d lltcr.i -it Cc. ■ Older t -ire. I .'-c!t M.ox l.. ’.k.-mt i anxvl .i -'s wm -x*iT-ti-’.i- - r tpv fw.-,,i.'.'.;s Miscnc .nl-a Dallas Pa.They recedem \jshvx N 1! Mfchellc Anne Rick tv.vtuda jiinsd-Kbimsn i-.qA 1 .iw S.hiH’1 in Philadelphia She n>id.> in Ro-Jyu Pa. wi'.i husband Anthonv Symts and flwir daughter. Alexandra. ■ I:i. Am n- u> :> ’ll • ;. .1 I- ...,.-/z.fiJu, |7,r I(,f, .r,|| L, i-.r,;,.,' -;-rwl (| i||, t/l, ' I Vin< i- was cri<-brali d for his outstanding contributions tn the prob-,.ion of cliainlx-r of lomniiTi c iiianaiyinvnt In ' anla He trealid Hie Hrs! ever NonProlil Coininlltw l'rntr,)|iar at any cha. lamlx r In llir l.'uitrd Slali--. the I’arliw-n ln ijluiailoii Pr<>; jgrtun which now nuilnuihii 21 uctlve purlin r ‘.hips lx ( Alien Ilocal liultr.lrlt-. and area school diMrliIt, and (lie (.i ailliir.il Allaln <loinriillt< e of llw t.'liaitilK-r, whit h Is cur " '"I, an m<l( |M-iid(nl orivuil/aihiii known a . tlic l.uzcriH’ Alumni Close-Up LWm |( te ch|tf nUbc ftrcc iwn Kim i MUNOT . 1967 nglirllJ David Fo .(Wrtfcj/w 1976 Ayodclc Melissa House w.is -ppoinied apf co principal of the Liberty Middle School In Liberty. IN.Y. She resides with her husband. Danny House *79, andI two daughten. in Dutchess County N.Y. Patricia (Hodakouski) Hinchey M'75, PhD., was prontoted to associate profeoor by Penn State Worthinf lington Scranton Patrida is consulting editor for the nationa lal journal ‘Tiie Clearing House" "Finding IFreedom in die Classroom - A Practical fnlroducti'rn to Critical Theory.” written by Patricia, was relexrfri this spring by Peter l-uig, ■Publishing. Inc. 1962 Elizabeth tTrubrid;.) Fairchild ' ' r-. -Jter a 3^--,ear t;ix ...'..Dmr-< r. l>- Ui Jtei-BxTe .Area School Dstrsa :n ' rraserto'xn Px ( finton G. He * Carol (Drahus) Wisloskl is a seventh grade math teacher al Saunders Middle School. Manassas, Va She resides in Woodbridge, Va. the board of --- f l-r. ::a- .a G f-e;:.-' cRtert Co chief executive officer of >■-j- • r-,.— -j.-:.zr (J. Inc of Wiikcs-Eirtv. am! a fanner - :!kc3 truitea: r Joiinia j nurse .it Kr.i I isa Wrublv b a nliahl''-«-• 1 r* ;:p " i’.t, and v* c-. iliiicd tn c ir Kelt ibil-.lath'il Plan" Itobh-p .xT.nuiit.xlu ’n | Idtlli>pulm<’naA n -uwatuimn. d-xt b..!< tut |\, i\k .h.iivtl-ti i|>\.Mtxkan ilb* > i••■ikrvtkv wound can- and dial* <> • in - rM<v ■ . IT ,.:i ( = .......... ’ where he also result v. 7. , . re* ph"-:. J t'.- •• . ■ Mi**r.avdiA Dallas. I’a. Joe rcs Pdbt m Pa - :;kl Kir': ltd -vm unc.' \tny (IJoyd) IcRoy jpd it... reside in MmintamN p. I' i lib b >t.i vt • h'-’ai 'H EET �UNIVERSE Kara M. DeMarco ixinwd a tuns, doctor degree from Duquesne t nireisity Scliool of Law. Pdisburgh She received rertifiration from the Prnnsyh'.uua State Bar Association to act as a student counsel al Duquesne and die Community IVrelopment law Clinic and the Unemployment law Clime. Kara tvsides in Mocanaqux Pa. Jl Mt N-tx-vm. i: .V& and Soences Niwx and DocumeMary Dh>:<?n wit" a Nate-d Emmy Award •.: the Marr.: 'Luu :■> ? 1 :r. N.-, YorkC:t City. J xf and his fe! i *•'>?.;.< tea::: ts-tits t • k ••. the■ gold g. for Individual V .-.c’-.- -c ■ - Craft fe." Graphic Designi He F prcduired and e-lited tl.-e wg ; resentxi'.'n - acnmpcsit ste of animations that represent drc Un-Air MSNBC kok. J x "icv.-. i-d a ! a i-3 d:in fine Arts from Wilkes _r.d ■' da; assistant aremivt duector cf on-airgraphics at MSNBC Hr x-ti - v fi.ane. reset ,i Rutherford, N .1. w-.th their two er- dre-j EcL-.ii".- 11 and Zachary. 10. Rebecca (Shedlock) McCaffrey M'97. c. employed by Mercy C L .tie. Dc-Hs Ferry. N Y in as an Allentown. Christopher S. McCarty was >v. Fa,;wl.ee cmax Joseph C Moschclla was prt.m-. tcd to regional manager of «:• Itiriqb.M .-rtoa-x Co, Ir.c s North England and Chicago .-rorc branches Joe was also the first recipient of Champion's t iseph p Gc r.-eb A-md far oustarximg achievement in branch Aaron J. Thorne married Tma Blair. Aaron served tents engtnt-enng engineering test • ■ i-as in'...- 1 5. .Army and isasyScms nertown. N.Y N.Y. tcidi.niOan f. r New York .Lr Brake af U’aienown. I I99< Paul Azimov . . -anied a doctor cf ■ te'.pathic medicine ■dearie fn-m P.;:l.-ifclp!-.ia Cclleae cf Osteopathic Medicine, and or. r.-terusb-.p at Garden Qh Osteopathic Hospital in GOTen C&y: Midi Albert E. S. Cigar-ski. Jr., ex-ned an ostoaote s degree in ex-dricx c.-.xr.ca-rira from Bennsyi.ania Stare 1 ri. campus. Ik- was the top graduating senior far :. ■_ * .-t. a tel ecgirhef •:’i»rr in mtlx: Transportation Division dlr.; Ml AAI Cocpcnrion. Hunt Vail Becky M. Fox ? ’! 1- . : .->.-d Eiuu2eti.t-.-r. Dental Karen Pa^tula - _ aaa.-d»-d a .r*-f ■ rcme n. -=2:- Ftethkherc;. Pa. in rfc- Father ■> Day "y edriion rd trfiS G. Raposc - .os j-A-z~^>*.-r. 1-jtotw-- . Fa Jr.'r-.» j.pul h» ryddt > r. a M hornr dad (:L.. a*id . ■ ■ .- . -- • . : ■ ■ ■ ; razste.’'-. <v gr-c r, u.:a.n .! >• <I i:d ;i ..d w’.th l,u-l irJ l.<>i IJxa (Wrufriif 9* Jame* Trimrint . i.ajr.L- .1 .'bxw *e-!' 'P Pi .3 ,d id< ■; i':.-'" ■ Pi si* fphia *. intern-1 •; • it' xh.’f Mr-mr/riJ !!—-[■ ’a! .-.t if,! .Ai’i.ur rUnj'ifH laH ■ 1 ■ ' r, .!<'■> >h’dar-h.p th- :•.. I- 1995 Jeffrey CoMrlhi. mf.miiy -;11 ■■■"• C’• ’ ' • '■• 1972 Joseph I :Boj-anowski ms employ as director of daU praosc ing at the ie l-uzeme County Courthouse. l”7 , . sillier «»s a Marine Con» veteran »t World War Fre<lcrlclt A- »■ War „.,ir,nl. a. a „.as„. ,|,e Korean »' - , )BUS lfc was a protalon.il aerial photosrapher and ta-iwd rations awards and mel“bferlusse,vi“- Kelly was interim conductor fur the Singers' Susan - s 1Concvrt at kickavvanna Guild of Scranton s Summer Pops Junior College. Scranton, Pa She also a conducted the summer sy w„. Oratorio Society in the Dorothy program of the Wyoming Valley tikes Dickson Dane Center on the \\»il* - campus. 1978 Jane (Cadwalladcr) Keller presented a program tilled, "Friends Through llie Years. Quaker Heritage," at The Williamsport Women's Club. She is a professor of English and assistant director of the Academic Resource Center at Lycoming College. »r degree from the Michael N. Krisa received a juris doctor Ivania State University Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylve .risa. McDonough, and and is an associate in the law Finn of Kris Cosgrove. P.C.. Blakely. Px 1987 icy was certified as a family nurse praclitionChristine Keent n Nurses Credentialing Center. She accepted er by the American a positioni ■with PhysicianCare in Wyalusing and Wysox. Px Desin O. Lickltdcr. First lx. USMC. earned his Wings of Gold at a cirvmom at Whiting Field. .Milton. Fix, and is sta­ tioned at New River Manne .Air Station. N.C. Gino Marotto mamed Elena McDermott, and is employed by Circuit C:ty. U dias-Barre. They reside in Pittston Township Px 1988 Craig A. Cian was honored by the Pennsylvania Coll Technology in Williamsport. Px. with a distinguished teaciung award. Craig is an associate professor and department head of food and hospitalitv management and culinary arts at the col­ lege. He resides in Montgomery, Pa., with wife Ruth and sons Brandon and Darryn. tpany perfonned at Wall Disney Tim ’Williams* dance compa with the Wyoming Valley World. Tim is an elementary. teacher 1 ml of Directors/Box Office Manager Sdiools and is secretary. Boar ulkis-Barre. of the Little Theatre of Wi Captain William Howard Lloyd is an assistant profe jfessor of military science at Shippensburg University, Shippensbi 'burg. Px. where he also resides with his wife. Suzanne, and three sons William, Michael, and Christopher. (John) BulMcwto- «ns a secreuuy and nlhee dark for 1996 Brian Adams passed the certified public accounting exam, is employed bv a public accounting firm and resides in Epliratx Px Michael Butchko earned a master's degree in public policy analysis from the University of Rochester and is an applicant's assistant specialist witii the Federal Emergency Management .Agency in Hvattsville. MdRobert Bultka. Jr., married Josephine (Pina) Marinaro and was appointed to a teaciung position at West Scranton High SdiooL Scranton. Px They reside in Scranton, Pa. Lynn Marie (Roscncrance) Elko was named director of business development for West Lawn Graphic Communications' advertising agency. She resides in Hazleton, Px 1)1989 Jerry' A. Champi was promoted io executive vice First National Community Bank. Dunmore, Pa He Old Forge, Pa. 1991 regional sales manager David Carl Rcpshas was appointed n.y s'orlheastem tor the Central Region at Blue Cross of No, Pennsylvania. 1995 Ann Blaskicvvicz was named manager of community rela­ tions and outreach services of PG Energy's customer service division. 1997 Tim Stank was named a marketing associate with Eureka Part Tents iplicr M. Jimenez presented liis master of science Kristof h. "Hollow Fiber Membrane Biofilm Reactor for Treatment of High Strength Recalcitrant Indnstnal York City. His paper. Membrane Enhanced Biofilm Reactor for Treatment of High Strength rength Wastewaters 1 Containing Nitroplienoiic Cornixiunds." was published in the '98 annual WEF Conference Proceedings Kristopher is an engineer with Exxon R&earch and Engineering and resides tn Morristown, NJ Patricia T. Kirk is the 7th gradi mle teacher al SL Charles bomrr.co School in Drexel Hill.. P Pa. She received elementary education cenificauon from Cabrini College and was the a" isunt cxiacii for its Women’s Softball Team during the 1998 sexx.-n She resides in Wcstdiester. Px Ann .Marie Grumblis was married and is now Ann .Marie Ixrcliak ' lie is pursuing a master's degree in community counseling from tie-1 ;iiren:!y of Scranton. She and her hus­ band reside tn Plymorth, Pa. I- O'Connor i-. an assistant manager for die C/inJ'in Inn. Towanda. p.i. where site alto resides. 1997 Melody -A. Janosky : a (i,.'nputer ■■. h ih<-ti-ntlier al St. Mar. . fOr/Al, Amx.i. f'j Kinibrrly fxsskic m.irne<J Edward M.d.tr.i ' !>.■ i-, a regis xi n.. >•t‘ jl - !’.,!• Medic, d (jL-i)'.er, Duriiam. !• <. : II* • :• . •; '■.:ir.. < Colleen .McGarry r> .... nan®! (>■ id girls' b.i-.kctfiall coach at I’ltl .-'iu ’.n-a Hij'Ji Sc y ir/,1. Pi” •on. pa . win ’In- j-. j niathc* Mr-lixv.;i Myujiak . , ti_. ■. :. 4 |,,r f,’i. ,r ,1.1 . i.ta! f'.t ni ... J in Mu fu !■! I'.i wiiere - Ik- :i|v» Dcborub I. tcndrick ... 1971 Jay K. Solsburg was an insurance broker witli Salsbuw Associates of Shickshinny, Pa. Graduates :ephcn T. Kostngc. a member ot Keystone College's faculhxs been elevated l«» senior status. He is a senior professor in ty. has of .tilled health and environmental sciences. He the• department de ides in Blakely, Pa, witii bis wife. Patricia, and their three children. Advisors. West Consholwcken. Px ■ Jennifer Brennan Rozan*fcJ . 2 : < - -ci -r • ;r r.-.- L... = .i-x’ 1 fr . i- . ixi f; i’.a C 4-Ji,■: ' fv'x X-. j L XX: -X U ‘.’TT. L’f Ijitr. ' ::.d i'-x Carmtiit Schwartz ’ .-•y-n.rc* . ;irJ xhrnk.'-. Phil Engnuin graduated from the Villanova I nivvrsity Sdiool ot Law. and is employed at .American Express Financial _ ournal ■I UF/H Deborah Andre*. lb nl'.ir-i. iL-, n el. u> David H. ( liirity ■ . i a' |.I'.' (i }’■ ill, Hn-jt <. 1 ;iE- Pa. In Memory of The Honorable J. Harold Flannery '55 Wilkes Trustee, The HonorableJ. Harold Flannery, Jr., '55. lost his battle wilh cancer at the age of 65. A West Pittston. Pa., native. Judge Flannery resided willi his wife, Barbara, in Weston, Mass., where lie was an associate justice of llie Massachusetts Appeals Court. lery began his law career in 1958 and was known Judge Flanner ich defense of civil rights. He spent 12 years as a for his staunci •'s division of the U.S Department trial attorney in the civil rights 1 desegregation cases lie worked on. ofJustice. Among the many des< installing James Earl Ray for Judge Flannery wus involved In pr Dr. .Martin Itither King's inunier. In I97O. lie left (he dep.irtment deputy and acting artment (o to serie serve as dept director of the Center for >r Ixiw l-aw and anil Education at a< Harvard University for four y ears. He then became national director of liic Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under the Liw. Tlirotigliot •tit the 1970s. he was lead counsel and slralegi illfs in Morgan v Hennigan, a case that led tn ( lheplalnill ordi n d efforts to .0 d>“4 girgare Boston's public schools through busing. u»mel.»nb« Company. Lname. emptorf »■ '’“P1"" Silt f , Wilkes-Barre. igineer with John Wambold was employed as a professional enj He was a World the Cabot Corp, Hazleton, Pa.. More retiring H ,ne USS San Jacinto War II reteran. serving witii the U.S. Navy on the in the Pacific Theater. David Katz, M.D., was the first student to graduate Wilkes ge and then attend Hahnemann University Medical School dice in West liladelphia. In 1954, he opened his own pract izing tn dermaOrange. NJ., as a general physician, later specializ ilogy tology. He served on the New Jersey Slate Dennatob ... Board and in 1962 was one of die founding fathers of Congregation Ahavas Achim B' Nat Jacob and David Synagogue in West Orange. NJ. 1950 Mostyn A. Sayne was a U.S. Army veteran of World War 11. serving as a sergeant tn the 257th Combat Engineers Battalion of the Seventh Army in the European theater. Mostyn was an accountant for the Curtis Wright Corp., Woodbridge, NJ., before retiring. 1953 Paul J. Arthur was em mployed in the area newspaper industry editor with the Wilkes-Barre Record, the and served as executive■ & Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company and the Tunes leader before retiring. 1954 largaret M. Hopko was an Anny Nurse Corps veteran of odd War 11. serving in various hospitals in England. Before retiring she was employed as a private duty nurse in llie Wyoming Valley and Philadelphia. Henry Andrew Mage ;o co-owned BMB Lounge, M Mountaintop, Pa. Henry served in the s ,Army at the Alert Weather St Station in .Alaska and was employed ■J :u as a veterans representative by the Commonwealth of Pennsylv insylvanta. Janies O'Neill was an Army veteran of World War II. serving with llie Third Army under Gen. George Patton. He was employed as an accountant witii the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and was later associated with Acme Tax Service, Raymond D. Tait Sr., worked in the banking industry for 47 years and. before retiring in 1994. was employed by Skolntcks Bagel Bakery as a manager. 1956 Richard Carpenter was employ. yed by Westinghouse Electric Cotporation ;ls a project manager. I Richard was a veteran ol the Korean War. He served in the Nalio: tonal Guard where he received 'he rank of Major. 1964 Ruh’-Tl II. Krcssly was an Anny wieran of the Korean War. ( 'g as a coiporal in Fort Knox. Ky He was emploved at AnttXn ST15 :UKl latcr :u> suPetvlS0’- •l"‘l MtletA axmiinaior at ■'m >rira,,TJ,., cc„’ cC,,,n „|n l"“*y* Mountaintop, Pa, More retiring in 19M? u ! ,aCCl UlM' “ Cl'arter nH,|n,vr «f ’>« Wyoming Valiev :,lld Encouragement of Barbershop •■all "I V.imi-'ln 19g ",eriCil'lk ",LSlnducted to’1’,lw ■’art’cntoop 1966 ,l ‘1\'a‘h“l "1Vi,linK ■'■'IIh'mm Andrew Wallo, Jr., tollman Township. Px, was a U.S Navy veteran of World War II. serving in the Pacific titeater withtiw submarine division. He was employed as a traiesman instructor and supervisor at tltt State Correctional I nslitutc, Dallas. Pa. University Family 1981 Ralph E Jones, Jr., served in die Air Force. He was a salesper­ son for tile E.H. Titchener Co., of Binghamton. Janies A. Brennan, Forty Fort. Px. founded Brennan Electric Inc, Kingston, Px His mother. Genevieve Tdd Brennan, fieaded tiie cafeteria al Wilkes for many years and his three sist«s were graduates of Wilkes. He was an Army Air Corp, Veteran of World War II. Brennan was a member of the Kingston Rotary, where lie received the Paul Hams Award. Memorial contributions may be made to die Genevieve Todd Brennan Scholarship, c/o Wilkes University. 1983 Edward I’. Luksha was previously employed by the Times Leader and as a group home worker by Step-By-Step Inc. For llie past 14 years, he had been employed by Community Counseling Services and the Wyoming Valley Health Care System as a senior mental hetdth therapist. Peter Degnan, Ashley. Pa, was a lecturer for Wilkes's dance department a choreographer, and co-directnr of Ballet faM' Peter and his wife. Kristin (who shares llie seme title al Wdkta). coached tlielr dance company in productions sudi as 'Carmina Buranx' a piece set to Beethoven's Seventh Symnlitny. "Giselle" "Coppelix" "Swan Lake," and Trie Nutcracker" 1986 Hugh Finn was a Wilkes-Barre native and began his broadcast­ ing career at local radio stations and later became the weather­ man at WBRE-TV He most recently was employed as a news anchor at WAVE-TV in Louisville, Ky. Donald Allen Henson, Forty Fort. Pa, TCB a professor fur 12 years at Wilkes where he became diaiiperson cf the philosophy department. He also owned Don Henson 'Vstxiaia. a compa consultant firm He received a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in philosophy from Purdue University. John S. Kasson. WTlkes-Barn^ Px. was employed by Campus Security at Wilkes and Wy oming Valley Health Care in the house­ keeping departments of Nesbitt and General Hospitals. University Friends Arlene Galasso, Honesdale. Pa, graduated form Northeast High School, Duryea, and received a registered nurse degree from the Pittston Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at the Community General Hospital, Callicoon. N.Y. Ly dia Mason. Wilkes-Barre, uerked » a housekeeper in the main­ tenance department at WiBxs College. She was a past matn.’n and charter member of the Wilkes-Barre Giopter of Order of Eastern Thomas Jendrejeski. Plains Township. Px. graduated from Coughlin High School. W-B. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in Korea. He was employed for 31 years at E.R. Squibb & Son Pharmaceuticals tn New Brunswick. NJ, as a heating venti­ lation and air conditioning engineer. He retired in 198S. Kenneth L Pollock Dallas. Px. established the Kai L Polkck Schclan-hip al Wilkes He was a prominent kcal businessman phil­ anthropist, former co-owner of the Pinsburch Pirxes and former minor league baseball player He also served in the I' 5 Coast Guan! Kenneth was a member of the Pennsylvania Erserpriscs Inc. Board of Directors, served x- Chairman of the Board x*.d Executive Committee of PEI and PG Energy, and was president and CE«’ of PEI and Pennsylvania Gas and Water Co. .Monty Kishbaugh. Nescopeck. Px, was a Marine Corps veter­ g. 'the Bercon an. employed by U.S. Radium. Bloomsburg. ’ former " inion Paper and Packaging. Berwick. Px, and the former Uni Supplies. W-B, as a sales representative .'a., graduated gra Robert J. Krcidlcr. Plains Township. Pa, from Coughlin High Scliool and served 30 years yexits in al! al!!branches of llie <rge.mt in the Air Force tinned forces. He retired as a Master Scry* ' jyed at the former Reserves. Before retiring, he was employe i IUD during the Agnes International Color Printing. Co, witiiu Hl Flood and by the US Postal Service. Henry' Mago. \\ ilkes-Bane Townslup. graduated from Ashley High Scliool and served in the U.S. Anny at the Alert Weather Station. Alaska. He was a former co-owner of the BMB Lounge. Mountaintop, Px Before retiring he was employed as a veterans representative by the Commonwealth ot Pennsy lvania Harry G. Reese. Kingston. Pa. was etr_;! ?.i ei ;a- a custodum al Pa. He Wilkes and worked for the Pro-Fix Coa^any tn Larksville. k had fire children. 3 step-children xid 13 grandchildren. Ethel Sims. Larksville. Pa. u.-.-c-r’. .-dbyWiNas S'w-a-a member af Free Ntehodist Church. Trucks' . e l x Shehju5 daughter. 16 grandduldxn and IS gres-granddiildren. Dr. Lee C. Terry. Wyoming. Px. was apmfcswr .4'i-Vtn-h s'. Wilkes and retired a* professor emeritus in 1*Y>. He tough! port time alter retiring He was hon.-red t r 25 years of service in Vh'-t Indiv iduuLs are invited to nuke gifts to W ilkes in memory of Dr. Tory. Keep ynur classmates Informed of vour accomplishments, tnomages, births, awards, recognitions, promotions, and new *\aM Include pho'.-w and supiwrt ing articles (newspaper dippings, writes descriptions) vritettew possible ■ • • :. - ■ mdi of i' sus - -'Chn9 of * EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION J* iV e:__________ Ernp’.'.'.-._________ Bd'-xv. ' . I .Attach litem to this form, and mail to Class Notcs/Aluinni Oillcc Wilkes University P.O. Box ill Wilkes-Barre. PA IS766 ixlilion *'f Class notes appear Hl in vA'h vxh txbtion •'!' •• •• ’■•■ "•'h5 twice a watJAe are unable to include U',N-'ab"ul co ,w.kor Nulls iVls stan ‘W Bern-Thorne. '■ celas Sh •• . m the Latter Dav Saints. Berwick. f!5 22____ — -__ —______ Zr’ uG’.:'. • N L 1. arid F-.il i-vi ti..-, . h ~ '1 -i1 •' ■' *' “ -1‘'; “ ' \CADEM1C/COMMI NTH MTniUES ’‘U'RlU for 50 yv.ux PERSON VI. INI OR.MATION CLASS NOTE Address "ofkr.l di u. U,",'l'lli'l'' and imixiiigliomn, Mie -.ll'u """"I' I' I(il r f ■' n" llAp,,al 1,1 Nn' '"'■' ‘ She h 1.1 Mn a < /p|:Hn|J^h''vi1..Ir atMuhlrnhurgR.•gional Medtc.il ,ip[H al*, court •970 Gift# |o the ('nhmiiy hi iiiciikif) <»IJudge I ImiiM'n l,lllal 11-- tn. "I kni... being incepted. Judge Joseph p. Vcrcspy. Plains Township,'. Pa. was employed by Mas Old Fashioned Bottling Co.. prjor 10 beir ing electedjusice of the Peace, which he sen-ed for 38 years He becaine distrta magistrate in 1970. event has ooainwl In 1993. Judge i lunnery ruled that gays and lesbians should Ji l>i' allwsl i>> marc Ii in South Boston's SI. Palrli I.':. Day Parade lb1 held that it should l«‘ open 10 all participants v.ho wen* |n-;tr<ful Judge I laniifry was a parti i.iifiii i in tin linn ul I 'd I'llof, Boston. Ma*.,, fromii 1975 I9M In I'M id to III- .Ma*’.,u liiri ii. Sup l»’ri<ir Court ami a year later. iiiorrnor William I' Weld el, •h'V.ill'il Judge I l.iniiriy In the 1974 Lawrence Hughes was a professional | — ,u a musician since 1970. He lierformed as a trump ipeter with the Exact Change Band and was the principle irumpe! el player with the St. Peter's Cathedral Brass Quartet. He was also ; tnimpet soloist in area churches. Since ia 1986. he was the owner and operator of LE Hughe Music Co., Scranton, Pa. 1977 Jane C. Walters was eiremployed as an income maintenance worker by Luzerne County ity IBoard of Assistance. Wilkes-Bane, and previously by White Haven vii 1Center as a social worker. .dthe Social Security Administration in Washington D.C. and •Society tnr p Qu irt. I <ti Helen (.Myers) Guide wasem mployed for the past ten years as a project manager by Knoll. Inc,.East Greenville, Pa. She was a former hi^h school teacher■ a' ■ at Wyoming Valley West, Plymouth Pa. She resides in Allentown. 11. Pa j Journa I Frederick .Miller. Ldx- Silkwth. Px. retired from the US Coq as a master sergeant after semng for 27 Manne Corp, during World War ! ^dlheFk-rean and AiesnarnV^. lk uas a profes­ f11 sional aerial and photographtT and received live Korean s r.1Le Medid. United Nations Medal. Presidential ( nit Citatiwi Anny Disl. (tut Emblem. Vietnam Campaign Medal. Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and Combat .Action Ribbon. g ,VI"vil in I'kHfi (mm the N.itum.il V.Mh lation \\,v.|iu»»*,t..n afkt 15 n in _ Hume liliyhone t > .. Email M'ln Sxial S.-unlv NuuiKr I AM1I\ INFORMATION ‘•i’ i liildivn tn c i. • I «.c a separate sheet ol paper if nw<*Jry- �UNIV t e rth o u ERSE A Matter of Economics You see them every day. They're strangers, casual acquaintances, friends, relatives, significant others, spouses - maybe even yourself. They refer to themselves as thrift}', frugal, prudent, and economical. They are the people who pay extraordinary attention to the dollars they earn, and they are loathe to part with them under any circumstances. Dr. Anthony L Uttzzo menu solely on the basis of the rubber bands and paper clips are Information contained on the right employed over and over. Their clos­ side. They are always aware of the exact amount of each guest's tally, ets contain clothing representing and they will be absolutely certain Nothing is disposed of, and trash never to divide labs equally unless collectors have been known to they will personally benefit from such an equitable distribution. They report their homes to the authori­ compute the 15% gratuity to the garbage is an indication they have penny, and round downward to the fallen victim to foul play. the styles of the past four decades. ties, believing that their lack of lower dollar. They justify their frugal styles in the In the office, they are never the con­ They examine all currency received tributors - only the contributees. They never pass a pay telephone name of poverty, never failing to They are conveniently away from inform any person who will listen of their workstations when the collec­ booth without attention, always checking the return coin slot for tion hat is passed for a co-worker's forgotten change. They examine all expenses. Sometimes, they cite envi­ their meager salaries and abundant wedding. They help themselves to currency received for evidence of ronmental concerns for their main­ for evidence of the largest slice of birthday cake, counterfeiting, even one-dollar bills, tenance of even' item that has ever and even take home leftovers for with a diligence that would make entered their residence. When all counterfeiting. their families. even individuals at the Federal other excuses fail, they blame their Reserve Banks envious. DNA. even one-dollar Avoid them in the supermarket, for bills, with a diligence that would make even individuals at the Federal Reserve they come armed with fistfuls of On the road, they drop their coins Nonetheless, we accept them as coupons, many expired, and engage into the exact change loll a nickel friends, relatives, significant others, in lengthy debates with cashiers at a time, in the hope that the traf­ spouses, and yes, even ourselves. We regarding sale items, rainchecks, fic light will turn green premature­ can't afford not to! and mismarked foodstuffs. Before ly. They never visit a full sendee exiting, they scrupulously check gasoline station, and always input their receipts for errors in pricing, their vehicle with the lowest octane Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo is professor, ofttimes re-adding the columns of fuel available. Their automobiles business and economics at Wilkes. debits and credits. are washed only when it rains. Banks envious. W I K The paper upon which Ibis column appears may be recycled to line E Enjoying an evening out for dinner Everything in their homes is recy­ with litem is no picnic - unless it is cled. Wrapping paper is reused until a picnic for they select from the yellow, and bows, ribbons, string, S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If thin magazine la nddrooned Io n graduate who no longer resides al your homo, p1«Mo tear off Iho mailing label and moll II, with Iho corroded address, Io Iho addrosa above. your birdcage. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE, PA � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/00f92ea088a83019ef2340a71830bc4a.pdf f7c2a83d6f2b87b122a3f9640c65fe35 PDF Text Text The opening of Wilkes University’s new $7-7 million Student Union presents a world of opportunities for alumni and students. See stoiy on page 7. �UNIVERSE Volume 6 • Number 1 Editor Alissa M. Antosh '91 I Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Paula Gentilman ’00 Bethany S. Stefanec ’01 Sports Editor John Seitzinger .sueeis that re R|ver ;lnd when , make a |eft on(o WILKES UNIVERSITY □ stT. it happens. The minute the line of cars ahead of me turns the comer, everyone practically comes to a complete stop when they catch sight of the new Student Union. Now that it s finished, 1 can honestly say it lives up to every expectation, and then some. If you were The power of independent thinking.-'' impressed with the size of the Stark teaming Center, mesmerized by tire Marts Center, or flipped over the Fenner Quadrangle, you haven't seen anytlung yet. residential Perspective It may sound like a cliche, but you truly won t believe it until you see It You can't appreciate it until you walk into it. But, it will feel like home as soon as you spend some time in it. rphis year at Wilkes University already promises to be memorable, starting with the May 1999 1 Commencement honoring the 365 graduates, their families and featured speakers Attorney The opening and dedication of die Student Union is just one of three momentous events to happen campus in tile past four months. United States Attorney General Janet Reno and Voice of America General Janet Reno and Voice of ,\merica Director (and Wyoming Valley native) Sanford J. Ungar, and ending in May of 2000 with the graduation of our first Doctors of Pharmacy, a splendid group of Director Sanford J. Ungar joined the ranks of Wilkes alumni at Mays Commencement. They received honorary doctorates and were the guest speakers. Alumni Director Jennifer Bullock Design Projects by Design Corporation sixty-two students led by a talented, dedicated faculty. What was more touching than the fact that Janet Reno is now a fellow alumna of ours, was the feeling We begin this academic year with a stunning new Student Union Building, which was publicly dedi­ cated on September 24. It symbolizes a new openness and striving which characterize Wilkes at the dawn of the 21st century. Positioned in the very center of campus and providing essential services for of pride in Wilkes and Wilkes-Barre that she and Ungar stirred with their speeches. "This morning I looked out the window, looked across the river and felt I was looking at America. This Photography C. Salonick Freelance Photographer Administration both commuter and residential students, the Student Union will bring us together as an educational community as never before. Or, at least not since the 1930s and 1940s when we were united by just is a wonderful city and a wonderful University," said Reno. "The people you have met here you will draw strength and wisdom, understanding and faith that will be with you all the days of your life. And three buildings (.Conyngham, Chase and Kirby) and were much smaller in numbers of students, you will have friends that will be with you for all of your life." CONTENTS That's her Wilkes. Christopher N. Brciseth. Ph.D. President "Although 1 don’t get to Wilkes-Barre very often anymore, it's still my place, and 1 cherish my connec­ J. .Michael Lennon, Ph.D. 1Ice Presidentfor Academic Affairs best pizza in the world. I can, in an instant, conjure up familiar faces and easy tones of voice and The Wilkes Student Union will afford our students the opportunity to connect with each other in many ways: while shopping in the bookstore, checking the mailroom for letters from home, eating lunch in the dining commons or catching a snack in the first floor cafe, watching TV' in the lounge Profile tions to it," said Ungar. "It's where I got my values, my security, and my curiosity, not to mention the Pages 7-9 crazy moments at favorite spots, some of them long gone but others utterly unchanged even today." or withdrawing money for the weekend at the branch of Pioneer American Bank (run by Wilkes A Student Union, A University United Paul A. O'Hop I ice Presidentfor Business Affairs andAuxiliary Enterprises Advisory Board William J. Goldsworthy '76 Alumni Association President James Castanzo '76 Paul J. Domowitch ‘77 David A. Jolley '78 Lawrence T. Kuhar Donna O’Toole Sedor '85 Sarah Shone '99 The Withes Universe is published by Wilkes University and is distributed free to its alumni and friends. Comments, suggestions and story ideas are welcomed. Already, there is a change in the pace of activity. Students seem less concerned with moving around Student Union. Not only our students, but faculty and staff have been enjoying the new complex. Departments So has the Wyoming Valley community. you re here, so memorable when you leave, and so distinctive that it brings you back? The excitement of our neighbors as they have watched this structure rise has been gratifying. The Charlie Butler '59, from Aston, Pa., summed it up simply, yet eloquently during Reunion Weekend last June. "The people." Inside Cover From the Editor If anyone can be considered an authority, it's Charlie. He and wife Millie, who President Breiseth desig­ Page 3 Presidential Perspective Pages 4-5 On Campl s Student Union beckons the passerby to come in. Whether by day or night, its beautiful design allows one to see into virtually the whole building and catch what is going on. By day, from inside, one can see out in till directions and gain a whole new’ perspective on the Wilkes campus and neighborhood. nated an honorary alumna, drive two hours from the Philadelphia area, 5-6 times a year, and pay for l Board Meetings. Homecoming, Reunion Weekend, tile Scholarship Dinner Dance, or a basketball from the Kirby family. If you personally visit just these two buildings, one brand new. the oilier per­ game, Charlie and Millie are here. It's no wonder why they received the Alumni Excellence Awardfor University Service al the inaugural awards ceremony held over Reunion Weekend. Which, incidental- Janet Reno and SanfordJ. Ungar- ly, was the last of the three big events. neverforget. e is also one of several featured alumni who will lake you on a nostalgic walk titrough the his« to- a commencement ice'll Page 6 ent life at \\ ilkes, from the 1940s to the present, in the center profile, starting on page 7. Colonels of haps the most recognizable building al Wilkes for most of its nearly seven decades and now in mint condition, you will have a renewed feeling of pride in your University. Wilkes is receiving a new kind of recognition from our neighbors Excel! ench John Reese gels inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. more importantly, what would bring you for our quality facilities, as well aS from first time visitors, which / should redound to the strengthening of Wilkes in almost even’ \ way, including student recruitment and fund raising for the current "Endow the Future" Capital Campaign. We are. by the way, approaching the §20.000.000 mark toward our goal of Pages 10-15 Sincerely, 1-S00-WH.KES U, ext. 4770 Fax: (570) 408-7813 E-mail: alumnipub@wilkes 1 .wilkes.edu At night, lights illuminate both the interior and exterior, showing the building in all its beauty. In addition, Kirby Hall, known to all students since 1941, has been renovated with generous funding a hotel room, to attend as many Wilkes alumni events as possible. Whether it's for Alumni Association “S your Wilkes? Where was your special place? And, University Relations Wilkes University P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Business students). campus as quickly as possible, and are taking time to stop and enjoy each other's company in the That's his Wilkes. Hearing these sentiments got me thinking • what is it about this area that makes it so special when Paul Strunk Vice Presidentfor Alumni. Development and University Relations staff and faculty. Allmm Joi rnal §30,000.000. an ambitious objective which requires the generosity Alumni Association presents of all good friends and alumni of Wilkes. Over the next two years, first-ever Alumni Excellence I will be meeting with many of you around the country to discuss Awards at Reunion Weekend 99- the importance of investing in this splendid institution of higher learning which continues to emphasize "the power of Page 16 Afitrthoichtn independent thinking." Got Milk? Alissa M. Aniosh ‘91 Dr. Christopher N. Brciseth �L K E S O n S E L) N I V E R On y A COTHWCTlCCWCTlt to ROYKlOTnljQ'Y' Dr. Brian T. Redmond Returns to Crisis Corps Duty in Choluteca, Honduras United states AHorncy GeneralJanet Reno and Voice ofAmerica Director Sa,,fonlj^ and recipients ofthe degree of Doctor ofHumane Letters. Honoris Cans,, oilier tilings. Keep lhat place dose lo you, „en alien vou are faraway, and remember what it gareyou. Don’t get so swept up in what is new that you cannot appreciate your own original spot and some of the essential . Uturner GeneralJanet Reno surprised the graduates by cangraluluting meb one pasonully ajier Preside,,! Breiscll, banded out tbe diplomas. If y ou think really hard, can you remember who the speakers were at your graduation? The Class of 1999 won't ever forget theirs, and neither will Wilkes. That's because amid a Quadrangle filled with FBI agents, police and security officers, television and newspaper reporters and 3.500 guests, Janet Reno and Sanford Ungar deliv­ ered emotionally charged commencement speeches to Wilkes and to the world last May. Covered by tlie Associated Press. Wilkes's Spring Commencement found its way onto tlie pages of The New York Times, Newsday, and was broadcast on CNN. First to die podium was Ungar. Voice of America direc­ tor and former dean, school of communications at Tlie American University, Washington, D.C. "I ha\e had many unusual assignments over tlie years, but I never expected to serve as die warm-up act for Janet Reno.” joked Ungar. Kingston native and self-proclaimed Son of Wilkes-Barre. "As you launch a new. probably more complex phase push you around," Reno added. Reno passed on this advice which was given her b close friend during an election in which Reno w-ls ' ning. She lost the election, but has earned this lesso1"' ing at Wilkes. with her throughout her career. According to the Crisis Corps, Hurricane Mitch hit most of Central America, causing 6,000 deaths, and leaving 400.000 homeless. A third of the 6 million inhabitants were affected by­ water and food shortages, loss of electrical power and destruc­ tion of over 7096 of the country’s infrastructure. "Thirdly, make sure there's somebody there to ke on the straight and narrow. Poke fun at yourself, laj’1°° all lire anywhere - al least for a while - but at yourself." Reno's two brothers filled this position fo/ to keep our balance in confusing moments, we need a sense of our own place. "Every once in a while - and perhaps more often in middle age than before -1 reach back and her. find extraordinary comfort in my memories of this place. are too many interesting things to do." "Finally. I commend to you a promise I made to myself when 1 graduated from law school - new do any tiling you don’t enjoy doing. Life is too short and there' These touchstones are every bit as important in my life as my experiences working as a reporter in Pans, visiting some two dozen countries in Africa, or having a ringside Complete transcripts of Reno's and Ungar's commence­ ment speeches are available on die Wilkes website (www.wilkes.edu) and in a special 52ndAnnual seat for great historic events in Washington." Although a very public figure, Reno shared her person­ al life with the graduates, weaving experiences from her Commencement Celebration booklet recently printed bv childhood into some very significant lessons for them. die University' Relations Office at "Don't let the vastness of the world overwhelm you. Take it one problem at a time, one day at a time, and 1-800-W1LKES-U, extension 4770. don't let it intimidate you." To accomplish this. Reno suggested four simple rules to follow. "First of all, be yourself and believe in yourself. Build your life the right way, brick by brick, piece by piece, lesson by lesson, tmd you will have the strength to the Wilkes University Press. To request your copy, contact I SanfordJ. Ungar urged the graduates to "remember the place you are from...and keep that place close to j 'ou." withstand adversity." Reno learned these lessons at the age of eight when her no hands a new house for their family. When Hurricane Andrew wreaked havoc on Miami in 1992, the house lost dripping, to do long division, and, no doubt, to do many " grounding in life Fiat it provided." ■’ll may be true these dap that we could mother learned how to and actually built with her own of y our lives and strike out on your own great adven­ tures. remember tlie place y ou are from — where you learned 10 ride a bike, to keep an ice cream cone from When the Crisis Corps, a subdivision of die Peace Corps, needed the nation’s top experts in groundwater supply for a recoiery effort from Hurricane Mitch, m Honduras, they called Dr. Brian T. Redmond, of Shavertown. Pa., professor of geology, chemistry, geoenvironmental sciences and engineer­ only a shingle and a few screens. "Stand for what you believe to be right, don t let people -—• w WILKES tN I V £ K S 1 T ' Local women tiash clothesfor one tempira (7 cents) an item, but Redmond prefers to do bis ou n. Tiie tub must befilled manually as city water is unreli­ able. Redmond, a "return Peace Corps volunteer" for tlie Crisis Corps, spent two months tins summer working and residing in Choluteca, the poorest area in Honduras, with a population of approximately 100,000 people, initially, he planned to help develop groundwater sources tor SANAA (Servicio Autonomo Nacional de Acueductos y Alcantarillados, translation National Autonomous Water and Sewage Service). /Ns it turns out, he was able to combine this knowledge with his com­ mand of the Spanish language to teach other engineers about ground water and how to exploit it. "/Mi important part of tlie job was to transfer information and skills, part of winch was accomplished in various formal training sessions," said Redmond. In mid June. Redmond traveled to Siguatepeque, Honduras, to instruct a dozen Peace Corps Volunteers from the water and sanitation sector on how to use geology to locate drilling sites in Western Honduras. In late June, tie explained the regional geology and how to locate drilling sites to the staff and invited guests of die French agency Action Contra le Faim. For two days in July, he was the featured speaker at a week-long course on groundwater, presented by the regional SANAA office "I was very active in pushing coojierauon and collaboration between SANAA and any other agencies that were involved in finding water supplies, especially for displaced persons and communities." Redmond was involved in finding a water supply for part of tlie new housing currently being built east of Marcovia (or the country people displaced by Humcane Mitch. He also helped locate drilling sites for Nueva Marcovia and Piedra de Agua. Southern Honduras, for Plan International, visited La Pita, San Marcos and Milla Cinco. Northern Honduras, and pointed out a few drill sites for FUDECUT (Fundacion para el Desarrollo de la Cultura y>• TUrismo), and an participated in the inauguration of 11 aqueducts iucts completed complete by Vision Mundial and SANAA. Redmond's service with the Peace Corps began in 1969, with Ethiopia, but ended up looking for water in die Dominican Republic. He served consecutively until 1974, took time off to pur­ sue doctoral studies, then served an additional year with the PC in 1975 and outside of the PC in 1976. Redmond's wife, Lois, joined him in Honduras and worked for three weeks in a medical clinic. Twentyfive years ago the couple. both volunteers, married on the Peace Coips lawn in the Dominican Republic. in Soudiem Honduras. the mud. Annual Fund Surpasses $950,000 Goal Professors Secure Tenure and The success of tlie 1998-1999 Annual Fund Campaign was truly a team effort. Alumni volunteers worked tirelessly and fellow alumni gave generously, helping <^| Kingston resident Clayion J. )15 Karambelas '4t9 (right) accept die Eugene S. Farley Memorial 1 Alumni Award from G. Garfield Dean Bonnie Bedford hands Jeremy C. Nightingale ’99. of Arlington, Virginia, the Outstanding Graduate for Professional Studies Award. He is the 29th student in Wilkes history to graduate with a perfect 4.0 ’• Jones, Jr. ’72 (left). cumulative grade point average, thus also earning iiim The Mabie Scott Wandell and Sterling Leroy Wandell Award at graduation. T 1 J earning The Mabie Scott Wandell and Sterling Leroy Wandell Award as die award winners. Here she pr^es with a friend after receiving the Outstanding Gradtlutefor the Sciences Award. Topping off a stellar student career at Wilkes, Michael Rosli '99, of Athens, received the Alumni Awardfor Leadership from Sandy Nicholas M'85, fomter executive director for alumni, as well as a bachelor's degree Wilkes and Penn State Colle;:ge of Medicine Announce New Affiliation ""Auoriale f„r v/„z„ ihis program selects exceptional high school seniors from rural and/or medically under served areas of Pennsylvania and provides Ilr,„ Wm,m f'"w n. ,n„K „ . ««rz. v„«.. Anne Y.F. Lin, Phami.D., from Mountaintop. Pa, is the chairperson and a professor in die School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmacy Practice. Her duties include didactic teadiing, managing the daily operation of, and leading and establishing the direction for growth and development of the depart­ ment. Tenured in 1992, Dr. Mary- Ann Merrigan. from Hazleton, Pa., was promoted to associate professor and is chaiqx?rson of the Nursing Department. She is a member of the Curriculum Committee, Graduate Committee. Department Personnel Committee, Women's Faculty Caucus, and is a freshman advisor. A resident of Pittsburgh, Wilkinson is a partner of Donzl's Nightclub and Crewser's Restaurant. He is also active in numer­ ous philanthropic endeavors as a patron of tlie Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, tlie Benedum Trust, and the Civic Light Opera. environmental engineering. m. The Board of Trustees -innmved approvt tenure for Dr. Anne tv. mu Ann Merrigan. Y.F. Lin, a promotion for Dr. Mary X motion for Dr. Darin Fields, De and tenure and a prom Murthy. Vee Ming Lew and Dr. Prahlnd F Top New York anti Pennsylvania Executives Named to Board of Trustees Don E. Wilkinson woman who attained the highest araripmic average for all four years at Wilkes. Fedor also. walked away with the Outstanding Graduatefor the Arts Award. <| Kimberly Marie Kutch ’99, of Plains, completes the trio of academic ; Promotions surpass the $950,000 goal by more than $20,000. Don E. Wilkinson, Jr. ’58, is president of the Don Wilkinson Agency, Inc., and its sister corporation, tlie Central Tax Bureau, with 27 offices and over 300 employees throughout Pennsylvania. Hie Centax Group, as tlie companies are collec­ tively known, is tlie Commonwealth's oldest and largest professional tax collection entity. Beth Ann Fedor '99. from Kingston. is congratulated by Dean Bedford for I i ih , „z, „1ZZ1. ,n n,,.^,^^ them an opportunity to pursue a career in Family Practice Medicine- l\vo selected candidates are .simultaneously accepted to Wilkes As executive vice president Catalog and Marketing, for FAO Schwarz, New York, William R. Miller ‘81 oversees the Fifth Avenue store and Catalog Operations - a $22 million business. Miller is active with tlie New York Pediatric AIDS Committee and is a member of The Guggenheim Circle, a group that helps raise funds for the Guggenheim Museum. He is also a board member for die Wilkes Alumni Association. I University for their undergraduate education and to 'I be Penn Sta Miller Is :i certified government financial manager and a certified public accountant. Dr. Darin Fields. Wyoming. Pa., chairperson of the English, history, philosophy, and foreign I guages department, was promoted to associat fessor. English. Fields sits on the Faculty Development Committee and the Graduate Studies Committee. sl Wilkes News Goes (Inter)National Dr. Carl J. Charnetski ttnd Dr. Francis X. Brennan study "Tlie Effect of Sexual Behavior on Immune System Function" (Approximately IJO items of nationAil/intemational exposure to date) Nrv.xp-.iiK.-ry International Medical Telegram. Paris, France ^Daily Telegraph. London. England Tlie Daily Mail. Britain Edmonton Observer, Canada New York Times/New York Post Los Angeles Times Boston Herald/Boston Globe Chicago Tribune 'penver Post Magazines: Nruv Revue. German) Science. Brazil Mademoiselle ttvicei Glamour Men's 1 lealth McCall'S New Woman Fitness Rcdbook Pla.boy Penthouse Men's Journal Womans Day <twice) Television: Gixid Morning \merica The Tonadit Show with Jay Leno t W-o monologues) CBS TV. Seail’e. Washington CBS T. Nca York City, New York Fi IN TV. Detroit Idea Tcle-ision 'Scientia." WashiagUii! D.C KF’.’iB Tk. Son Diego. California ABC W chsix N.itional Public Radio BBC Rad:.- CBS Radio Seaitle. Washington WGST MiantL Georgia V. R< K. Syracuse N Y CHQP C-dgary. V.N.7L-. Canada KYIS S M Oklahoma Cm. Oklahoma FMXV Kansas City KC( . bis Vegas. Nevada V.KXK. i'-rt Myers. Florida I nited States Attorney General Janet Reno receives- honorary doctorate from Wilkes during Spring Commencement: .kd Pass. Philadelphia Ni-vY.-rkTimes sNut;.ma! Edition) . 1 \jssc.i. i* Jili- 11 William R. Miller Dr. Vee Ming Lew, Dallas, Pa. was awarded tenure and a promotion to associate professor, department of mathematics and computer science. As director of the \\ ilkes Advanced Placement Summer Insuiute, he is charged with the arrange­ ment and implementation of tlie Institute, schedul­ ing of courses, owtwing the budget, and coordi­ nating instnicton». John (Jack) R. Miller '68, from Rye. N.Y’.. is a partner and a vice chairman of New York-lxised KI’MG LLP. an accounting, inting, tax tax ■and consulting firm, lie Is the Finn's executive responsf sible for its health care and public sector practice in the United Sta ates, anti a member of Its management committee. Miller is a leading national authority on public sector accounting and manage ineiit and was recently a candidate for the position of Comptroller General of the United Slates. Allege of Medicine in Hershey for their medical school education. Redmond initiates a meeting between 54A5M and EALM (a French reliefagency also tn tug /o drm wells), the meeting mated to thefieldfor well­ „i t ............................. drilling demonstrations, but yir<( blk, ,bl. l/nll „„(Z a,m/lnsMr „f Cam John R. Miller Dr. Prahlad Murthy. Stuyloal. I'a.. w.is pro­ moted lo .ixMX'ialv prulessorol gcocnvimnmcnlal sciences and engineering at \X tikes He sits on the Faculty Dewlopinvnt Committee and has been active with the \\ ilkes Environmental Club. Michael Frantz, Dean of Enrollment Sen ices. Offers College Ndvicc to High School Students: �E S UNIVERSE ■prFBALL SQL AD HOPES EXPERIENCE E x c e I I 03^ X t tofchedwlthV-i-lM rvcord oxen.ll. whileS-ing Middle AdanUc Confew® Freedom jg| Now to. ,«r heed coach Mik!trandetanp Is M hoping Hire ihe experience d>e squad puned IM . A/ season will lead to a more successful 1999 campaign. Sophomore Mandy Kehler and junior Carin Smurl are two of die team's top returnees. Kehler had a team-leading 119 kills during her rookie season, while also contributing 218 digs. 43 solo blocks and 31 block assists. Smurl was second on the team will) 107 kills, while also adding 123 digs. Sophomore Missy Psolka also returns after totalling 32 service aces and 173 digs. A pair of sophomores, Counney Tindal and Deanna Roulinavage, will Senior defender once again handle the setting chores. Kim Vance Tindal led the Lady Colonels last season with 255 assists, while Roulinavage ranked second on die ->ad after handing out 162 helpers. FIELD HOCKEY VETERANS TEAM WITH NEWCOMERS TO DO BATTLE LN 1999 LADY COLONELS BOAST Thirteen letterwinners. including seven starters from I EXPERIENCE AND DEPTH last year’s squad, returned to the Lady Colonels lineup. . THIS SEASON They finished with an 8-10 mark and earned a berth A in die Middle Atlantic Conference playoffs in 199S. § Last season, tlie women's soccer team enjoyed tlie most Capitalizing on scoring opportunities is die . • successful campaign in tlie program s history, posting an key to success in ’99- Last season, the)- scored X I*, overall record of 12-7. With 10 starters from that team only 22 goals in 18 games, an average of Senior * returning, head coach Kevin Vraiiel eagerly anticipated the just 1.22 goals per game. Five veterans - seniors Suzanne Fisher start of the new season. Sara Clause and Alicia Cymbala. juniors Jill Wilson Offensively, die Lady Colonels, who scored a school-record and top scorer Bedi Abrams, and sophomore Jill Henry 58 goals last season, welcome back their top three scorers, will pro1, ide the leadership on die front line junior Donna Rotiirock and sophomores Larissa Giza and Jill In tlie midfield, coach Malatesra welcomes back a pair of Lacy-. Rothrock, tlie team s starting goalkeeper during the returnees. Megan Fogle and Kristin Yarrish, and freshmen first seven games last season, moved to tlie forward line and Maria Currier. Kim Whipple. Robin Shillingford, Sara Ciotoii, established a new school record for points in a season (34) Kylee Gostony and Melissa Babcock. after tallying 11 goals and 12 assists. First team Freedom League All-Star Suzanne Fisher leads Reluming defensively are seniors Alyson Joralemon and a host of returnees on defense - senior Headier Stevens and Kim Vance, along with sophomore Nina Kocylowski. The juniors Karen Bradley and Danielle Flock. Lady Colonels, who allowed just 1.10 goals per game last year, At the goal keeping position, senior January Johnson also return their top goalie, junior Adrienne Corrigan. assumes die starting role after having served as a backup the Corrigan had a record-setting season after taking over the last two seasons. starting job with 10 games left. During that span Corrigan posted fire shutouts and allowed just 0.86 goals per game. MEN S SOCCER TEAM GEARED FOR PLAYOFF RLN WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM LOOKS TO PUT 1998 SEASON BEHIND THEM The men s soccer team had an up and down 1998 season, finishing with an overall record of 11-8, and an Like a bad nightmare, the women's tennis team is look­ MAC Freedom League mart: of 4-3. ing to block out die memory of the 1998 season. The Lady Sophomore Bill Schneider and senior Tim Seymour Colonels fashioned an 0-9 overall record, while struggling to lead the list of returning scorers. Schneider scored fivean 0-6 mark in the Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom goals and dished Gut six assists as a rookie last season. League. Seymour, a second team All-Freedom league selection, had Under the direction of second year head coach Bill Van three goals and six assists. Senior Jarrad Max will also DerSluys, the Lady Colonels are hoping that 1999 will be a play a pivotal role for the Colonels lifter Sallying more successful campaign! three goals and handing out three assists last Sophomore Valdana Harba, the team’s top singles player season. The Colonels have a great deal of depth in goal a year ago. is one of a handful of veterans tliat with sophomores Seth Nye and Brian May. should bolster the body Colonels fortunes this Nye started 18 games last year, posting a 10-8 V season. Senior Nicole Weiss, who was the team's record :ind ] .68 goals against average 1 number tw singles player. Is also back to team Defensively the Colonels should be solid A ■k With I larlta at the number one doubles position, thanks to the return of seniors Heath Neiderer //'U./ y Junior Somchai Sophabmixay, who occupied die and Josh Hite, along with junior Bill Smith. {gf number torec single position, along with Jozlca Uxllan, t >' ■ W d 'X' r S “ S'nBl‘5'an<1 i'tolurduu , ' ■u"1 »* Canlosa. who split u,„,.,, Mxl|, singles. gi„ t),e taly Wond5 depJ Senior defender Um Seymour ^lonels o/Exeeilenee articles byJohn Settzniger, Sports Editor fl Pro A Student Union, A University United > inv COLONELS HOPE TO CHANGE VOLLEVBALL FORTUNES THIS SEASON PAYS DIVIDENDS IN ’99 The football team is relying on a lx?\y of experiH^ \enced players for their 1999 season. «Pv • J The Colonels, who finished 5-4 overall and 3-1 iWb. in tlie Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom League a season ago. are led offensively by ^*40 senior running back Mike Hankins, a three­ time Freedom League first team All-Star. Hankins, who rushed for 867 yanis and 11 touchdowns a year kx ago, amassed 3,472 yards during his first \ three seasons to become the school's and MAC s \ all-time leading ground gainer. Sophomore , x—U receiver Brian Miller, junior tight end Ryan ) James, and senior wide receiver Jason Phillips I ] join Hankins on offense. \ T Defensively, die Colonels will be led by nior ”Brian Baden | / senior Brandon Carlin and junk >red by senior Hie linebacking corp is anchore Tony DaRe. In tlie secondary, junior Mark Hendry leads an experienced group of Senior running back returnees. Mike Hankins ___ Deena Guadagno '99 Photography of Student Union provided by Michael Thomas John Reese and wife Patricia IKjeese Inducted Unto National Wrestling Hall of Fame The National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted four new members, including former Wilkes coach John Reese, at a ceremony on Saturday, June 5, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Reese is joined in the 1999 class by 1984 Olympic gold medalist Jeff Blamick, three-time NCAA Division I champion Mark Churella from the University of Michigan, and Art Martori, a former wrestler at Arizona State University- and founder of one of die best international wrestling clubs in the United States, Sunkist Kids. In a career tliat spanned 44 years, Reese collected 541 wins as a coach, becoming only the second coach in NGAA history- to reach the 500-win plateau. Reese also has the longest tenure of any wrestling coach at one institution after spending 42 years at Wilkes. From 1953 to 199b, he led die Colonels to five undefeated seasons, 38 consecutive winning campaigns and 15 Middle Atlantic Conference tides in 19 years at the Division III level. His 1974 team won the NCAA Division III national title, and his 1966 squad placed second. In 1976, he moved the program to die Division 1 ranks and produced four AllAmericans, eight Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) champions, and 74 other place-winners. He also began the Wilkes Open Wrestling Tournament, one of the nation s longest running events. Reese served as a member of the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee for six years and was a member of die U.S. Olympic Wrestling Committee for eigh years. He has previously been electee to the EIWA Hall of Fame, the Wilkes University Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of hinie and Pennsylvania Sports Hall of I *11” Reese has also received the Natlona Wrestling Hall of Fame's I’eiuisyb"11’1, State Chapter IJfetlrtie Service Awnra- 19X8, he was honored sis the Penn. ■ University Alumni Wrestling Men the Year. After 66 years and $7.7 million, Wilkes now has singular, specific and special place for its family to socialize, eat and celebrate. Il's your Student Union. And it's open. "Seeing the new Student Union made me realize that I definitely graduated too soon." said Sarah Shone, Class of '99- Dedicated on September 24, the new building rep­ resents a new era for Wilkes University. It represents progression and change. It-represents confidence--—:— ■and convenience. It is literally concrete proof that all tile checks alumni write out are going toward something tangible and something you can all be proud of. It opens up a world of possibilities for future gen­ erations of Wilkes students. One of the main obsta­ cles campus had in the past was a lack of interaction between resident and commuter students. The new Student Union presents the perfect venue to finally break down those walls. And, at long last, Wilkes has found the glue to hold the entire campus together. III Throughout the years, many buildings on and off campus have served as the dining hall, "Grab N' Go" fast food spot, student lounge, bookstore, informatiori/receptibh area, mailroom, and dance/ehtertain- ment area; Your new comprehensive structure will house-all of these areas and so much more. What better way to celebrate die future of Wilkes than by taking a look back into its rich culture and history. E "I I "Back then, (lie whole campus was really only two buildings - Chase Hall and Conyngham Hall," recalled Alfred Groh '41. "The first floor was where we ate. I remember Mrs. Brennen was the cook: There was a counter where we all sat for meals, almost like a diner, but only about 10 to 12 people could fit at it. The campus was very small." The Student Union encloses two eateries - a food court dining hall, fast food spot on the first floor and a state-of-the-art dining commons on the third floor The commons features iridhtdual serving stations for deli sandwiches, garden and pasta salads, tacos, pizza, burgers, cereals. waffles, and more, positioned in the shape of a horseshoe. �WILKES UNIVERSE ■■■■ Unlike the three-story' Student Union, die "The third floor was the meeting room," added Commons was set up on two floors. The first floor whole campus would participate." He fondly recalled was a cafeteria and die second floor was a meeting '“'’'f etunpus. giving ^e new opportunities how Dr. Farley used to arrange for speakers and place or student lounge. "Outside die Commons was “Meeting and interacting." events to create an atmosphere where students could a bulletin board," explained Skibbs. "I remember get to socialize outside of the classroom. how we would always have to stop at the bulletin board and check out who was selling what or who Students, alumni and the rest of the Wilkes family are making good use of the reception/entertainment needed a ride where. It was a great conversation piece." area located on the second floor of the Student ful addition to campus. "It just boggles my mind to plete with a stage, giant TV screen, audio/visuai see all the progress that Wilkes has made over the room, and a fireplace. years. It just boggles my mind. I thought the two songs would play a» day everyday-tocto/' Commons was neat, but this is unbelievable." Pneumonia. Boogie Woogie Flu and Kilin,g Me The entire Student Union is handicap accessible, "During my days at Wilkes, die whole campus with two elevators. The stairways are lit with sconces and an emergency' generator is on reserve. was basically situated between River, Franklin, South "Everyone speaks fondly of the Commons because and Northampton Streets," said Charlie Butler it was a focal point and a gathering place," said ‘59. "Chase Hall was the center of the college. It Paul Adams ’77, dean of student affairs. "The teas always an adven­ contained the office buildings. Farley Library used to Commons was a social place. You could always get hold classrooms, and Kirby Hall was our library. something to eat, and there were always people play­ ture. It was located There was also a building called the Commons that ing cards. It was very open and in a glance you could served as a meeting place for students." see everyone who was there." in the basement of Gittins. She ran a tight ship." Paul Adams '77 So/llr To this day, I still can't hear those songs without laughing. There were ping-pong tables and a perpetual game of bridge upstairs." For King, tlte commons was a place that really defined the Wilkes experience. "I think the new Student Union offers the same kind of possibilities that the Commons did for me. It provides students with a more comfortable and relaxed setting. The whole ambiance will help integrate the commuter and resident population. "Church Hall was considered a student center, but Guests of the Student Union are taken with die beauty of die atrium. At night when you enter die really will anchor that whole end of campus." was filled with lounge furniture; there were meetings concourse on die first floor and look up, you can see and parties in the basement, but it was never really a the stars and moon through die glass ceiling. The And anchor it does. The first floor sees the highest then there was the ■■we had a jukebox," recalled King. "The same it never really took hold the way the Commons did. It hidden and not very ever-present Millie “d no one would bother them." "It is so much more than we ever had. 1 think it Butler has very' high hopes for the Student Union. well marked. And °f “nable. You could leave your books there all day to accommodate nearly 150 people, the area is com­ motorized screen that descends from the ceiling. Pickering Hall, very Kina 'SO- associate dean of Student Skibbs thinks the new building will be a wonder­ large meeting room, and a TV lounge with a going to the bookstore , ln 1972, right after the flood." said ’ Barb:U; Wilkes "I was a commuter, so 1 spent a lot , thXmons. Even-one had his or her Union. With two exterior terraces and enough space Also on the second floor, is the campus mailroom, "I remember that S,udCn,' Tuwonderful addition. It changes the cul- Groh. "We used to have dances there weekly. The major hangout." amount of traffic. There's an information area, large windows on each floor also allow visitors to see who and what's happening on die other floors. bookstore, receptionist desk, security office, meeting "I remember that going to the bookstore was room, billiard room, restrooms, fireplace, and a full always an adventure," said Adams. "It was located branch of Pioneer American Bank, run by Wilkes in the basement of Pickering Hall, very hidden and residence halls were the hot spots for socializing in not very well marked. And then there was the ever­ tlte late 90s. "Before 1 moved off campus, the dormi­ present Millie Gittins. She ran a tight ship." tories were where most of the action took place," said students. "The Commons was a great place to get together," The bookstore is now located on the first floor of recalled Patricia Skibbs *60. "We used to study there, or should I say cram? A lot of social arrange­ the Student Union, with one entrance inside the ments were made in the Commons - a lot of coffee building and one outside next to Bedford Hall. drinking and cigarette smoking as well. Since I was a day student, it really was a hub for my group of friends." Skibbs grew up in an area where everyone was primarily the same race, "The Commons was a Prior to the opening of the Student Union, the Doug Snyder ’00. "I can remember many nights watching Scooby Doo and violating quiet hours in the Evans Hall lounge. It seems that no matter when you attend Wilkes, you can always find your niche and have a special place all your own. From now on, the new Student Union presents a new place for all of us to call our own. melting pot. It was really nice for me to gel to know students of different races." Wilkes slu‘le"l!“"id facid/v hare a,"‘d VUvnafljiamu H,lU homeJin- hreakfasl. hoicb and dimmer. “Back then, the whole campus was really only two buildings - Chase Hall (left) and Conyngham Hall (above).’’ Alfred Grob ‘41. That was then An Amnicola photo shows student life in the Commons, circa 1962 (top). This is how The new dining commons offers diners ei ‘en 'thing from a garden salad to a gourmet pizza. �Alumni Jour n a I ERSE ^-4 Ralston Joins Dean Distinguilished Group of Honorees Fierverker, Walters, Kelly and the Butlers Receive Inaugural Alumni Excellence Awards Kilkes President Dr. Christopher A’. Braselh. Harry L. Fierterker 49 and wife Gloria (Farkas) Fiert'crker '46 Three alumni and one honorary alumna look home more than memories from Reunion Weekend '99 last June. Harry L. Fierverker -»9. R- Wayne Walters '59, Dr. Thomas F. Kelly '69. and Charles '59 and Mildred (honorary alumna) Butler accepted lhe fiKl-escrAlumm Excellence Awards for achievements in dieir chosen profes­ sions and service to both Wilkes and their communities. A generous supporter of Wilkes, Harry L. Fierverker 49. from Kingston, Pa., received Alumni Excellence Award for Lifetime Achievement. He became involved in the jewelry business in downtown Wilkes-Barre, and took his first retirement in 1986. He was later offered a position as manager of die Gruen Watch Factory in Exeier, Pa., from which he retired again in 1994. Charlie 59 and Millie Butler For his international success in musical performance, music education and his composition of chord and instrumental music. R. Wayne Walters *59 earned the Alumni Excellence Award in .Music. A bass-bantone, he performed in concerts, recitals, oratorios and musical comedies in Europe and the Eastern United States. Walters has also performed with The University Men's Glee Club of New York, the Princeton Opera Theatre, and the New Philharmonic Orchestra. Pnrident Breisetb. R. Kayne Walters 59 and Dr. Thomas F Kelly '69 Thomas E Kelly. Ph.D., '69 was recognized for his workin philanthropy, teaching, community relations, management, and overall dedication to learning with the/l/w/wzZ Excellence Award in Education. Come "Home" to Wilkes and Say Farewell to Pickering Hall Before lhe Colonels shine on the football, soccer and field hockey fields, all cyw will be on Joseph H. Kanncrand Dr Robert C. Riley. They are the 1999 recipients of the Colonel of Excellence Award. Together, they have dedicated 100 years of loyal service to Wilkes. Other weekend events include the Annual Golf Tournament at Irem Temple Country Club. 'J.>Fifth Quarter at Murray's Inn. A Multicultural Alumni Reunion in the Student Union, and a special exhibition, "A Retrospective of Works by William Sterling," m the Sorrionl Art Gallen. Dr. Sterling retired in May. For more informatidg on Homecoming, con­ tact Jennie Bullock at 1 -R(X>A\11XES-U. extension 4150. ■M I Third Row, l^eft to Right: J. Glenn Gooch '48, Kingston, Pa.; Bette Gooch, Kingston, Pa.; Gloria Farkas Fierverker '46, Kingston, Pa.; Harry L Fierverker '49. Kingston, Pa. Competition heated up as contestants wailedpatientlyfor their chance to limbo at the Westmoreland Club. Top Row, lift tn Right,.Theresa Karambelas, Kingston, Pa.; Clayton Karambelas *49, Kingston, Pa.; and jane Anthony, £ Wilkes-Barre Alumni Association President Bill Goldsworthy '76 presented Sandy Nicholas M'85widi a commemorative "flying W" keepsake .•culptcd out of anthracite for her 23 years of service to Wilkes Nicholas, former executive director for alumni, accepted a position as director of Luzerne County Community College's new Corporate Learning Center, in downtown Wilkes-Barre va Alumni Raised the Bar While Lowering the Stick at Scholarship Dinner Dance Second Row, lift to Right: Cindy Lewis, Clinton, N.J , Dorothy Wilkes Lewis '49. Staten Island, N.Y.; Eleanor Krute Hickman '49, Morristown, Ariz.; Muriel Bransdorf Mintzer '48, Manhattan, N.Y.; and Jerry Mintzer 49. Manhattan, N.Y. Nicholas Resigns Post As Alumni Director 1, Barre. Front Row, lift to Right. Raymond B. Williams '49, Pocono Lake, Pa.; Dr. Albert J. Stratton '49, Wyomissing, Pa.; Robert Anthony '49. Wilkes-Barre; Joe Sooby '49, Dublin, Ohio tributed to the endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund last year. .More titan $20,000 in donations has been raised to help financially restricted Wilkes students, the highest total to date. I I I I Charlie retired from Lockheed-Martin in May of 1998. Parents I to four children and grandparents to six, the Butlers enjoy I travelling, touring the United Stales to visit with family and I friends, and of course, attending Wilkes alumni events. I I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOI 9 Never one to rest on his laurels, Dean Ralston continues to work in the Alumni House as special assistant for alumni affairs and most recently, he and wife Helen have been moving into their new home, 5 Irving Place, Wilkes- Golden Colonels End Weekend with Annual Brunch Aston. Pa., residents Charles S. Butler '59 and wife Mildred, honorary alumna, are die 1999 recipients of die Alumni Excellence Awardfor University Service. The Buders were singled out for their dedication, undying love and service to Wilkes. Tiie Alumni Association knows what this special place means to you. So, a Farewell to Pickering Party will kick off Homecoming Weekend on Friday, October i 5, with lite fare and beverages served at p.m. Meet with past roommates to say good-bye to this Wilkes icon and welcome the future of Wilks, lhe ne/i Student Union. Guided tours are planned. CHAPTERS^ The Wyoming Valley Interfaith Council also celebrated Dean Ralston over the past year, awarding him a Citation of Distinction last fall for "exemplifying the high ideals of human dignity, compassion and friendship among all peoples." Kelly was director of Evening and Summer College and assistant-to-the-chancellor at Wilkes, and dean and associate dean of the School of Management at Binghamton University. He is currently vice president and a tenured Professor of Management at BL!. Homecoming '99 is not only die last one of tliis millennium, it will be the last one that Pickering Hall ever sees. The "New Men's Dorm" dial many alumni called home will be tom down to make room for Student Union [inrking spaces. Distinguished. Dedicated. Outstanding. We at Wilkes have seen these qualities in Dr. George Francis Ralston for over 50 years. This past May, the City of Wilkes-Barre saw them as well, honoring Dean Ralston with the Distinguished Service Award for five decides of helping Wilkes-Barre area youth reach their full potential. "She began several new InltlaI Oves in the Alumni Office to lead us into the future," said Jennie Bullock, newly appointed director for alumni. "Iler work with Chapter Development. ||H. credit card program, and the Harris On-Line |eH t.oinmiinity are jir-.i a fr.v of Ijer pioneering eflorts." I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I New Alumni Board Prepares for Y2K and Beyond The Alumni Association recently elected 11 new board members to a two-year term. 1 heir responsibilities include attending four board meetings d year, volunteering for and attending alumni events, and supporting Wilkes efforts n admissions and fund-raising. The new members arc: Linda Black Kelnock '89. West Chester, Pa. Tracy Goryeb '90, Like Harmony, Pa. Dr. Theodore Gourley. Jr. '76, Ml Holty. NJ' John Harrison '87, Kingston, Pa. Suzanne Keller '78. Larksville, Pa. Matt McCaffrey '9 i. Ml. Vernon. N.Y. Rosa Khalffe-McCraeken '79. West Pittston, I •' Anillla Parker-Lloyd '96. Wilkes-Barre Andrea I’etrasek, Kingston, J’a. Joe Sckusky ’77, Jenkins Township. I'n. Paula VanFosscn '97, Reading. Pa. The peak of the scholarship season is the annual Dinner Dance held each spring. At the Westmoreland Club in Wilkes-Barre last April, it was difficult to tell where the dance floor ended and the table area began. Students, alumni, faculty and administrators made room to twist, slide (Electric, that is), swing dance and New York New York City Chapter members met for dinner at the Cucina and Company restaurant in May and took a Harbor Lights Cruise on September 10. I'wilKESALVMNl^ Harrisburg The members of the Harrisburg Chapter gathered at the Alienberry Dinner Theater to view the comedy. No Sex Please, he're British, in .May jitterbug. The party really got in full gear when a friendly round of "limbo" ensued. Brandon Berretta '99, from Harding, Pa., stood his ground closest to the ground for top honors. And, all this after a cocktail hour featuring everything from butterflied breaded shrimp to caramelized onion and Gorgonzola pizza to fried brie with raspberry sauce hors d'oeuvres. Dinner started with a crepes aubergine appetizer followed by salad and seared breast of chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and apple crisp ala mode for dessert. Luzerne County Jennifer Carey 'S3 and husband Date '83. M '98 grabbed a front row seat in the Luzerne County Chapter's party box at a Red Barons baseball game tel spring. David Letterman Seeks Out Wilkes Alumni and Students Al the personal request of talk show host and comedian David letterman, a group ot 20 Wilkes alumni and students recently attended a taping of CBS's The Late Show with David Letterman. A smaller Wilkes group drove to the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York prior to this trip. When letterman walked out, the Wilkes students greeted hint with a standing ovation. ""'Iti'iR their presence known. la-'llerman Interacted with them and fed off of their energy so much, dial he Instructed fis audience coordinator to find out who the group was and give them tickets to a ■wonil taping. Ma,, Minlelly '99 organized the ticket distribution, andjennie “Hock, director for alumni, supervised the trip. Tile group was chanffeitred to lhe 1!IR Apple hi a Wilkes shuttle bus. Bill Goldsworthy '76. president, and Sandy Nicholas M'85. former Alumni Association before their graduation rehearsal last Mas EEK �I L K E S U N I V E R s □ Alumni J ourna I A lumni HHBH music education at 'Hinkhannock Area.. |grades K-4. Huy nside Ul Kingston, Pa., with their three children.• JJroson, CJ.risUan and Zod)ai) Tliomros Peter Reis lor Georgia Pacific. Corp. 1 la (Eustis) ‘67. Gx. with his wife. Pamela ich. 0 D.. associate professor of Biologs- at William B. Uroscvic Pennsylvania Guile. Illege ’’' of ni Tedmologs. wav named die u s Amn- w .iltant to Optometry Consultant i die Surgeon General of dre Army He ts S ene-d locations of the David Blight ner at Uroscvtch Eye Associate-; in Lewisburg, where lie n>id^ senior partnei with his famil iummit and Pittston. Pro ny's Plymouth Meeting. Pro. office. 1977 Edward R. Ackerman, executive director of InsuiuUunal and Resource Development al Luzerne County Community College Nanticoke. Pro. was chosen as the principal speaker of Uie Autumn Breaklast meeung of the Chamber ol Commerce Freunion] LyearJ tlie Wyoming Valley Art League. Kingston. Pa. Robert E. Burke. VI D, Ph D . accepted foe position of section duel o! Conununttv Pediatnto at .Stott and U htte Clime, Tempk Tevts. Robert ts abo an xwistant professor al Ums A&M University College 0 Medicine He reude. in Temple with wife Bonnie (Rood) '70. Hicy hare four diildren, Ciirista. Robert. Galen and Linnex Thomas Clark-Jones is the organic -choirmaster for The Music BACHELORS Hudock, Luzerne County <■> tily coroner, was a featured speaker at a Ing of forensic experts I ■erts lield in Orlando. Fla. He resides tn nth wife Helen. 195t Robert Bhaerman is the coordinator of Crass-Slrvam Programs Corporation tor National Senia, in Washington. D.G Bob and wife Jane reside in Burke, Vx Association. Girald GiraJd nsiites resides in i i Palmyra. f Pa 1958 Juanita (Patience) Moss publalicd on article about Iter family her­ itage and the works tf art Iler father carved out tf coal. She nsides in Alexandria. Vx Mary Louise (Onufer)) V iquez is a librarian for the East Orange Board of Educate.n. N J. Sin be resides tn Culuniro NJ_ wiih tier husnand. Rudolfu i960 J'm Bogdan1 retired after teaching teadung in die Los> A Angeles Unified Sdiool District for 36> years. Jim lias also mvned Bogdan m an !Electronic Rtsearcii and Development for the past 17 years He ns.dcs in ILafarwood. Calif. Lou-Ella Merin received a graduate degree from Columbia University Sdiool of Social Work anil started a new career in social work widi a practice geared toward relationship building and grief, loss and bereave­ ment Izxt-Ella and her family reside in New York. NX .Andrew E. Rushin retired for a secund lime, selling ids computer business.' Summit Business Solutions " Andrew rriired from IBM in 1991 and reside. In Richmond. Vx Cory (Caster! inc) Lyons took early retirement from AT&T and I* pur­ suing a scarfid bachelor tf arts degree in Music Slic resides in Basking Ridg“, NJ 1964 Riclutrd Probert was chosen conductor tf Hie Wyoming ‘.alley Oratorio Society's fall crrocc-rt He completed his first book. "Arclrie’s Way. A Memoir tf Friendship and Craftsmanship," and is working on his secorxi book. "Since Singing is So Gw«l A Thing." Richard resides m RodiesliT. NY Nelson B. Snyder. II, was named asrstar slant pnsalent and du-tf finanera! officer for i-'niterf MethodiS Homes ini p (l pntston. Pi He nsafcs in Hanvy s Lake. Pa. 11965 si to) Logan is a prrifissor at Nordi Shore Community Madelyn (Esposlt s, Maine wliere foe arid her hutband. Scott '66, College, in Darners, .' engineer widi Gaiera! F.learic in Ly nn. Maine. Hu’/ re-l'ii- Sent! is an1 eny have ran daughters, ns. fidly r ami Krtay 1966 Caro! (Saidman) Greenwald. MS. ?>CC. 1. a cr.un;r-Ij> '.[•rislagri'Ais and a certified < tzrc. in the ptytliosixaal intact <J a cancer diagnosis Sexual Acuull ro-id Domrabc Vi'jfence Counselor. dor. Six She K 3 a member ns tf Oil Sigma lota - Intemofi'eiai Gionw-Ilng .'rarlamc cademic a:;-i and Prtfee.tonaJ Prtfe ■ Honor Society She reside in Ehipton. Pro. with LtrJiand David David ‘66 and wife Elaine and three children Kristen. Alicia and Joshua. cial music at tlie Standing Stone "Sam Black" provided foe special e resiiiis in Wysox. Pa. ICommunity Vispcr Church. She 1 Victoria (Moss) Gallagher is vice president of markctii iing/communicaUons lor die Durham Chamber of Conimente. ' ro. Durham, N.C. Husband Paul ‘78 is documentation editor at Red Hot: S« Software. Hwy reside ,n Apex, N.C Joseph R. Kolm is controller at RTS Wireless. Plainview; N.Y He reside, in Melville, N.Y.. with wife Gail and three children. Joseph, Tara Vidlmunt is leaching the wnting aspect tfthe Kimberlcc (Thomas) ( tedinolngv am nd writing course at Mount Union Area High Sdx»L Frank Michaels was honored byy die Knights of Columbus Assumpta Council 5987 of laizeme. Pro He is> aassistant principal at James M. idtool. Wilkes-Barre. Frank resides in Hudson. Pa., unit Coughlin High Sdn two children, Krisu and Adam. wife Dolores andI tw 1972 Shirley K. vice president, treasurer and duel financial officer K. Alters, Alters., vic tf First Columbia ilumbia Bank & i Trust Co., graduated from die American Bonken Association s Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the rerstty tf Delaware She reside; tn Bloomsburg. Pro, and has two chil- 1. Jennifer and Daniel. Anthony M. JD, was die principal speaker at the annual t. Cardinale. Cardina Wyoming Valley Jlev Boxing Hall I tf Fame induction banquet at tlie Genetti Hotel and Convvnuon Center. Wilkes-Barre. Tlie event was dedicated to Alfonso I. Pellegrini was named adininistratne assistant of tlie counts Prothonotary s Office. Patricia (Ermel) toikliia. J.D.. was named partner in die law linn of Rosenn. Jenkins & Greenwald. LLP, Wilkes-Barre. She is also a member of the firms' Environmental Practice Group, vice president of die IndoAmerican AssodaUon ot Northeastern Pennsylvania, serves on foe Government Affairs Committee of foe Greater Wilkes-Bane Chamber■of < Commerce, and serves on die lawyer/Realtor Committee of die Wilke Bane Bar Association. Pamela resides in .Mountaintop, Px, widi nusband Kayed and their two diildren. 331 1988 James Evclock was named art director at Integrated Mari Hing Senias Inc. Trenton N.J. Cesare has climbed the corporate ranks of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Northeast Pennsylvania one step at a Mary (Rostock) Kudcy was prunnlul to senior cummetaai loan nfliccr at Omega Hank s Port Matilda Offfc, Din Matilda, Pa Mattite* |9«0 JJz Joseph D. A A magna cum laude alumna from die class of 1977, William Uo)d. Cqit tpu. assistant professor of nillit Ilitary sdeta: at ShipjxsistnjrR Uniters! ivrsity. announce the birth tfi his h third «on. Christopher. Hiey resii reside in Shippensburg, Denise was recently appointed as die fifth, and only, woman Uizcrne Coun., ^thej-rto.de ..ro. in m Kingston. 1Pa. President and Chief Executive Officer in the organization's Alumni Close-Up 1974 James Burns is a Doaorof Arts candidate at Carnegie Mellon . . manager . of. jjogju)-, p^ jIJC jj University, a restaurant Hog and founder tf Dme-ln Mo-, ies. an el.e electronics and video business located in Kingston. Pa Craig De Jcacon is the wrestling coach at Central Buda We>t High Schrxil.. Doylestown. Dr Pa. He and wifeJo Ann have thru: daughters, Jessica Wendy., and ro> Undsey Deborah E. Dunleavy was named assistant vice president of Maru-ting for First Liberty Bank Bank and and Trust Trust Site Site resides resides in in Hilgiies IhigiteHiMii, Ann Morgan organ Williams. Ph D., was named <tean of arts and science at bw-ffte‘ CottoW College. NanUaAz:. Pa. Sire also serve, as County Community Co associate profo-.w. p.yd»logy and is coordinator of dw a,liege s hum tn service, pro-gram, she created and tmplemented. Ann tildes in program, which ’ Wilhs-BamJarre. Janet (.Markowitz) Marik is ar.lJartt forb die president tf Fairchild Controls O>ry»xation. a cornjany lii.il designs .i. > and m.uiiifartiires air drive unit-, and tmlrounrental control v.-renw for am urcrafa. Six. ri-,id<-, in Frederick, Md. J 976 to tlie top - Manager of Internal Audit. Electronic Data Processing Auditor. Senior Auditor, Vice President of .Managed Care, Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President ”'d“‘ Tbwitsiup. Pro. widi wile Dr. Mart' Ellen Judge and three children. She directed all aspects of traditional and managed care William. Hwiias and Ann. for all business segments. Since the Plan's Health Maintenance Organizations (HM0) First Priority Health inception in 1987, Denise has been instrumental tn its inc growth to nearly 200.000 members in 13 counties in Northeast Pennsylvania. Irt Stag)™.«.... Darke Ann Sntatak, n,»W fJ„ gnd .J™’ Karen H. Natishan. finonaal consultant fnrSaluaior. Smith Boroes. Wilkes-Barre, ts a member of die Blue Chip Council and is die recipient tf Bk l-jitrejireneunal Sptnl Award. Gerald P. Pcmol was named vice pre-iduit, Naitonal Director tf Client Senias, tf Prudential Invtslments Retitvntetu Senias. Scranm, Pro He resides in Duryea. Pa. business for BC, including establishing strategic direction jurats M- Mangino was named director of product engureenng at Toinhanna Army Depot. Tolniianna. Pa. He ls vice president of die Association ot die U.S. Army and a member of Amred Force Communications Electronics Association. Tobyhanna Chapter. Janies Joseph Spltalc was named licad foodiall cuach at pah-ulus High Sdiool. Kintnersville, Px. arel ts a phyvcal education teadier in the Wilson Area Sdiool District. , 'Vass la was promoted to director, product management fix Carl J. GeneralI IInstrument s digital cable set-top line tf products Hi- reudes in Bcnsalern, Pro Denise serves on the Board of Directors of the EM. Kirby Glenn It. Mliiteman received die 100th victory of his career as head Center for the Performing Arts, the Family Service wrestling coadt at Dieniff High Sdiooi Association and die Luzerne County Community College Foundation. 1989 Jiutclle (Saueraker) Craparo t. a corporate trainer fw Ml Athntx. Bensalem, Pro llusbandjolin ’90 is a financial -ecuunurr. for GM.AC Mortgage Hwy reside in Wanninistex Pro. with daughter Emma Luaro Itanie. Micltael. Enca. David and .Megan. Maria M. Miscavige graduated from the L'nivetstty of Pennsy lvania's j-n.asters Gerontological illogical Nurse Practitioner Program and began work Medical House. P.C.. '... Mount Moui Cannel. Pro ').. was awarded Young Optometrist of the G. William Orncn Hl. 0.1).. Ivania Optnmetnc Society. He nsides in Year by the Northern Pennsylva Dr. Renee J. Mathtrr joined the ntedicJ Stef! al Memnnal Mabcd and Goul Sainaritm Mtibcal Centos and o,vn.-d a malical practice al Selinsgrove. Pro die Gad Samaritan Medical Arts Building Johnstown. Pro Kurt Partington was promoted to produce supervisor for Weis Markets. Andrew- Morrell ts program director for Nes lUmpfotre Publu- Radio, one of the top ten most successful Ma’Jnro tn the NPR station nerrerk. He resides in Mountaintop. Pro ft SES W leh>gh MIPDLE SCHOOL Alumni Partnership Gets an A+ at Southern Lehigh Middle School Southern Lehigh Middle Schtxil in Center Valley, Pro, was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, thanks in pan to a distinctive partnership developed between three Wilkes alumni. Southern Lehigh was one of 166 public and private secondary schools honored for excellence in leadership,p, teaching, curriculum, student achievement and parental Linvolvement The trio of Lisa (Waznik) Andrejko ’77 (left), Southern Lehiglfs principal; Ray Hanks ‘85 (middle), social studies anti Spanish Immersion teacher, and boys basketball coach; and Sheree (Kessler) France '79 (right), parent vnlunleer coordinator of Transparent, a parent advisory/volunieer program, make up Ute winning team. Eddie Wltilc married Angela Berry- He is vice president of Team Properties for logo Athlctic/l’uma/Staner tn Indianapolis, Ind. Hie cou­ ple nsides in Cannel. Ind. 1981 Paul Covicllo, president ol Unden Financial Services and branch man­ ager of First Montauk Securities in Scranton. Pro. addressed a group of 300 Investment professionals on Marco Island. Flor. Lisa, a music major at Wilkes, received a master’s of educa­ ipal certificate tn 1991 1 tion degree tn 1984 and a principal k*”” East Stroudsburg University, an Instructional instructional technology spe­ techi cialist certificate from Marywtxxl University i-rslly in 19H9, 19H9. and ai is a ly. She and husband doctoral candidate al Lehiglt University. Jack have two sons, Brett and Burke. iredtlenl of the Women’s Sheree was also an RA, and u..,, wa ,vas pre Activity Association. She ■J ir taught Imsisincss ttliit iilloii at Allentown Dieruff I ligh Ik School for five- yyears. Sliert C fUlll !»»’ inti Di bble. Alan owns band Alan, have two d;ui| aiigliten., Julie tin an accounting firm ini An Allentown. irissCall of operauons for Corporate Expr ls director frrrfn Temple University. Phthdelphta. led ani M.BA .' Eric J. Price reaivc lor Tokai Fmandal kroros Inc. Hi noted to credit,t manager i and was promo iter Senias, Willas-B.irrc ywtford. Pro resides in Ro;-c Robert A. L'nr-.tlli was appointed to Councilman in Demille. NJ.. when: lie resides with wife Donna and two children. Melissa and Matthew. Gary Torbcy 0.D. joined Nnrih Cuunfiv Ere Qirc in Massenro N-Y nation. F Oneriiton tv lfIT? Ir°ni Kll'vait where he flew combat missions in °1 ation iXsen l ox against Iraq. pail| resides In Layton, \L mumcation onuses at Wilkes Sire roides in Ltrksvilk with husband 1983 John and two sons Scan and Evan 'fcX' "™' managec Through TYansParent, they provide tutoring, mentoring, teacher assistance, and specialized exjiertise to Ute students. Transparent serves as a liaison to the community, bringing llic school issues home and community issues lo school. seph Pickett 'g coordinator al John J. Walsh. J Ji. and wife Jkxhifn announce dw binh tf daughter Susani (llavrilla) Wasscrott b management training < slant at die last Hospital. Brunswick. Maine, and a design assista Mid Con Sarah. Hus reside in T-an Cities. Minn pany. Hadi. Maine. Susan earned a master's degree in Kennebec Comparw Peter J. Stev eve formed IDEAWORKS, a marketing and graphic design ces Administration from die Untsersity of Scranton, and is division of Uni, Human Resources i iiigraphic Color Corporation. Plymoudi, Pro He resides in [reunion, aate of U-adenJiip Wilkes-Bane and MidCoist Maine Dallas. Px, wit also a gratlua widi wifejudy and two> sons YEAR^JJiuncs J. Ferris, a Irghung tedmtasn to foe film mdosuy. niarr-.-d sons Peter Pet III and TWer Patrick. Institute She nsides wttli husband Paul in Woolwich, Maine. Margaret Davis '91. V-irgoret reamed her makers tn speschleadership In Itmguje pathology from Cx-Iumbu Lnircrsfo and has a private praetkr 1982 graduate of of The The Culinan Culinary Instiiu Institute of Amend. was Guy Zclincr. ai graduate Unda Ann D'Amario was promoted tn comptroller of First National in Manhattan. N Y named vice pasidenl of sals for US Foodservice. Community Bank. She resides in Nicholson, Pi vice (Saldukas) Parsons » a JuctorahtnX-r.! in the Ua-a^iJ Janici FnEUNiOtT CC *?cndler and w ile Marie announce die birth of dnugliter .vatton and Lex-Knhip Program al * dmmgton ‘ -Innova ; site nvxmrf I master s degree in EduaHore She raaies m L YEARJ Alan Mcluscn and wife Meg announce the birth of daughter Madeon Bailey Aleve, Hiey reside in Larksville. Pa. Del. where: Rudi who joins brother Zachary. .M is an attorney with tire Unital Slates , with husband JanteS. Di*«X I\J,, ' Depjnimnt of Labor. Hiey reside in Hems ilk-. Vro Edws |R‘ h.kinn,a" was appointed to financial consultant in AG. John A. Savelli was aa«r.tol kxc. revtew otfkx for ESb Bank & Tnivt rlul.u v, lS°‘lS'lnc s Scr-U1>on. Pro office. He and wife loan hare four (Barber) Rosengrant. OK. IS sole pracudoncr at Doga Stos-l atlldren Kimberly. Sarah. Allison, and Ross. in Buighamton. N Y, where l« resiArt with wde Mar.' Susan ( , JUnklinnnock. Pa. Optical,' Foro. H?",’1,1 'IT Proni,,I«1 to IX Colonel in Ute United Suites Air S[M. (IkUT) Sb»««. W,lte-Batre ilnd his w>le Jennifer ‘«3 is die office a"nou"“ J^LukeS’^ <* 1986 o,«, - IHH Gude ben Al.ink.vl-l »■*“'u,iUlnK <*®«> ““ re,“- Piscataway. N.J. 1 wife Harris L Park. NJ., with ’ . M.t|. attendedI tlthe presligtwis I .$ w D0 ’ U,e K’"11 S,ale Gckin«*r ’‘"■•‘hlcenifltil in I gn’"1’ “ a" “ssoctale family medicine. He is °r’kill,,□,!,!(. Njvdk'tl) "Ul!!10111' and a Ul|’,l"nale of ll,e NMIonnl Itoani Jack Kcntly Pritdiard.' V :at Fort Lcaviinrorth km .iff Officer Courw Command and General SuF Sam A. Prudcitte ts via preMik nt. fiHKtiotM1 Clarks Summit. Da., «th wife JcMaric " Rcurement Services. Scranton. Pi He resides m b«tlh Ahingfon iz ui<i. n --------- «~r« Public Ailonievs. In K'>i«mi-' «> n-'ii«] aw Civek.' Ari ,nui’lc,Pal aml vlivtion law Site .KndionyJ. GabeHo.t 1'A.vvxvr^--^^' •iK-ntmi.iig.T tor 1 N-dtottol CeT.r.-.toto K. r.^-k.- in Cl irksi-ummit. Pro. wu>. Towuslup. Pro A-. a .student at Wilkes, Ray was mt Its. playui baskelbidl for four years, tennis for three, and was involved in Wilkes the­ atre. He eanted a master's degree In elementary education :I1 Beaver College. J» Denise has held a numlier of powerful positions on her way nor.wlien:foev also reside. ng officer with James T. Murtha. Lt. Co!., assumed duties as commanding Bav. Manne Heavy Helicopter Squadron 365. Manne Corps Base. Kaneohe K Hawaii Janice (Jancec) Kiwak jpoke at Keble College. Oxford University, England. Slie is die 1999 Woman of tlie Year lor die American Biographical Institute Janice toidis in Swoyersville, Pro Bruce Tur irko, member tf die 60-pwxe Man-wood University Wind Ensemble,. cconducted tiro of Jus worts Night Dances" and "In Memorium: Kristina." inounce die birth of tlicir second Mark S. Justick and wife Lba amtotin iginccr witli Refiectone. Inc.. Tampa. daughter: Haley. He Ls a program engfo- joined tlie Penn Suite Geismger Health Group ai Michael Miller. DO. |c uid Penn Slate Geisinger Wvoming Valley the Valley Medical Building and mstiip ns tin associate tn obstetrics and gyneMedical Center in Plains Towns side in Dallas. Pa., with their five diildren. y. He and wife Debra resiui Principals dunng its state crinierence in Pittsburgh. Eric Mayer and wife Mary Keed wrote One For Sorrow, a mystery ery fiction rer.el fro.n Poisoned Pen Pnss of Scottsdale-. Ariz. It is available tl through n-.otf booksellers xid from sudi online sites as Amazon coni and Baremsondnoblecom James Mackin was dnw.-n director tf admissions at Moravian College. Allentnwn. Pa He re-tda in Bethlehem. Pa Jamda Hw nw“ resides in Pittston. Pro. with wife Arlene. 1973 Frank Galicki, principal of Dallas High School. Dallas. Pa., assumed presidency of die Pennsylvania Association tf Scamdar) School Jerry Wclicr i- a ni'--. ’J Buick and Gatillac car dealer al Auto Gty B S iIn Allentown. Pi in Hammonton. N J He resides 1968 in n=xds in Befofchem. Pa. with wife Miwn and elnidren Al-.xsa and tan. Denise (School) >clii 1’la-^. >’* ■ *ld' husb3nd GiUy and S°" children. Nicole. Katie. Kun. Rachael and Bryan. mer Laura Barbera. REUNION1 ( 1975 UJEARJ Ann Bartirakfl, Ph.D was M-f-tted foe USDA Forest Scnto Arenc/'s je) Szlsh i. ftoradent of the Alliance rJ du­ Maureen (Savage al .’..Mflation and ts x,-.istaot manner al die gift tliof. F'enmylranra Dental teading Public Museum. 'Jk rtslilci in Uyointssmg, Pa tn tl>e Re 1978 Bryan Hoynak. M.D., ts diatnnan. Department of Emergency .Medicine anil Acting Resident Program Director of Newark Belli Israel Hospital. NewarK. NJ. Bryan resides in Randouph, N.J.. with wifi- johnna and fire Tony s fariter. die late Frank Cardinale. Tony operates a gym in Somerville. Mass., and continue, to practice law. He is married to Hie for­ die uyon.tn; JIR Valle. Best Band Parents- Association Pittsburgh Ji Opera, die tfe- Nt-wN>* York Lynr Lyne Opera < . ar/I d>.- N-.rd.ray •nkt Ojcrx Sb: resides in Bayonne, Pa PenrsyLonL UAf“ A™ Mar'' ha": U° Jane (Hudak) Tomko and husband Ronald announce the birth of triplets, Ronald 111, Nicholas and Anastasia. For the past 17 years, As^ation of i’lnii .Manuel J. Evans. F1IFMA. CPA. was nominated to the Healthcare Fli.anci.-d Management Association's Boanl of Directors. He residi-. widi Department of Pine Street Pnsbyte-nan Church. Harrisburg. Pro tint woman dmcvzr tf fon.-vt m.inagemrnt. largarct Klein married Jonai'iaii Deacon, a retired Eprtr^rjJ pri.-.t .Ma nrn N.-jz Zealand Hie. Ii-.c in Voortrei-i NJ frm Naugatuck. Conn. lali su|«nisor. Itepartment tf Lal) Elaine (Lundy) Ephlin is the the tali : r I' Hospital in Say re. Pro She and the group Medicine, at the Robert Packer If. WIIHams is.. Hamed artifi-d public accoununt. chalrperson of fix- D Dliartna-nt or Accounting at King s College, and a (ni.llll)er „f Barbara Ubcrasky-Nowfckl was fire feaiortd sofotsr for thMuji!<-w'cx! Glee Chib Sub’* ebrangsefecruxi. i "Cantiq'x- <!-• I.' tf di-.r winter perfonnana: erfonnancc in Millburn. Millbum. NJ N J Borfzara has Ix-en a y.kAU widi tire MatZi^ Ik ..arten." She and her husband. Karl ‘76, reside in ° Went to Kindergar and Jenna. GiraJd Gaug ighan. Ed_D.. was : s appointed as a member of foe Capital CityTask Force by ya A\RP. A die nation'! 1's leading organization for petple age $0 and older. He is aisti : r ts secretoryy tf - me .Milton Hershey Sdiool Alumni ad|“nCt^you Tried Remouvation Therapy Lately.- He H,Huul Gary FHinegan. 0.1)., is the o*iier of Cryxlal Vmon 60-year history. John Nelson and wife Virginia '50 are engr-ing retirement in Hampstead. N.C. 1967 William G. Kimmel u is; prti-r.ted pi California I iirsersiry tf .ml for exalk-na- in teaching research Pennsylvania's Research Mar am! service al Ou- school s Presidential Gala Hr reside,v in i Charleroi, Pa. with Wife Janet Jackie (Buzzclli) IBacon^ a fondergarten teacher, was selected by fo<. Connecticut State Dep: nor Grant Award lor a project titled. 'Tills ijttle'pny,'.'’ Excellence Adapto Denise S. Cesare '77 Takes the Reigns of Blue Cross of NEPA as FirstEver Female President and CEO and wife Stephanie ann.nma die I'trtlt U W Bn'B Eric Rcidinger .u David Hwy reside in it Mountaintop. Ta Lui* Mary F_ GouldL CapU a dniw-nd-.id.RoF KmAsrnQ wk for rite White H.s«- Comnturocauon Oklahoma I n.wwry and ha> traw .1. ■ gnv ni Human Keloii-«s from OU .Mix Eurtf* aitf Saudi Mobto to. Ind. tf daughter Mi^m. flwv reside m <"J^tllc, ro >miiil Center Director tf Unin .... .... Oriuntlo, Ila. "Hi". UnlwiMtv ta.uiteil.lu- t^id.> In i Klsslmnnv. Hi NI 11xi ro-MdeinGM*'Pontetanrs. M>dt 198 » and hnn'l'ro..! C.rir“ ' , blrtits uf two daughters, Logit y*nSldt9|H^milI11, pa .- �WILKES U N Gall (Wat promoted to manager of itson) Haas business pl.u ■I.uinlng for• die th fadx-nic ictyjinvate label dm■ / sni.i>fTell-.. ;S\.V e ;aixl iiustund Jarno wttX Gx Site s Marier f reside in Cut!--ia.Ga i ------ I V ERSE A IH A I» mn i <4trric Chlpego is a laboratory assistant at the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority (WVSA) lab in Hanmer Township, Pa. ' a luie. linptoUnd C«>" “» Decdra TaRcra mamed Paul Porfirio. She ts a substitute teacher for tlie Piiwon iUva and Wyoming Area School DLslrictv They reside in F Systems Coqiorauon. Exeter, Px. with son Tyler. Attorney Charles IL Miner. Jr College ant id the American Institute Instilu of Banking. He w-js employed by stem Bank, and later senvd as senior vice president of credit First Exsti policy and loan administration unit. He was via- prusidau andsrtfor trua offiuT of First Ex.--m 1977 Gary Mensingcr. Juxerend. aimpk-ieJ studies at Saints Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Seminary y and was w.is ordained onlaincd a priest. | He works with Saint Peter and Paul Byzantine: G ' ' Church " CatJiolic tn SorncTteL NJ. He resides in Freeland. Px t 'mrersitv Sdiool of Dentistry and completed post graduate training MASTER'S NOTES die denial naidency program at Ulugh Valley Hospital. Angela E. Tama completed a pediatric nsnkucv at Montefiore Medico) Center.-,Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is an atteniling pediatri­ cian in the Nonh Central Bronx Hospital Paliatric Clinks. Slie reside, in Bronx. N.Y Scott Caloiaro manusi Rebecca Golden 95. Retawa ls a phsslcal therapist ai tlie Malical Center at Princeton, jaiiiesburg. NJ. Scon LS a police officer in LawrenceTbwnsbip. Tlicy rtNik- In 1974 Glenda Wilson was honored for excellence in leachin Vincenuiwii. N.J. College Misericonlia's Teacher Education Department and iis cani I X, «• "«■" C.r® KuBtoS H™e. too tonenean “all«» “"tS to »-> ““ raanasemem lfc Robert Hawkins passed die Certified l*ublic .Vcmuntont Examination and is controller for Gertrude Hawk Oiocoiates. Dunmore. Pa. Wife Michelle ‘93 rxeened txr master of science degree in Nursing I College Misc-ncnnlix Dallas. Pa. They re>ide in Bear Creek. Pi, i their two children Bobby and Madisyn. Lari Friedcnberg and husband Scott announce- tin- birtii of daughter Lsobd Dorothy Lari complctai a master of science degree m Nursing from wsu and i> director of Critical Care Orientation and a clinical nunc sfwcinlist for die Mayo Clinic. Rochester. Minn., vdiere tfiey also reside. Wayne Henninger launched and is president of WWE Public Relations. Inc., Washington. D.C, with his partiter David Witone. mimui Mary Ann Kasko ‘95- Robert is I Brian J. Koby ius graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Podiatnc Medicine. Philadelphia with a doctoral degree in podiatnc medicine. He resides in Taylor. Px ... , v ,„ Riner “B emplopJ » »'"S"™' “ and /S«l Lr (1975 Robert G. Edgerton, Jr., was appointed vice presii mercial lending of First Heritage Bank, Wilkts-Banu, e. is president of the Luzerne County SPG\, chairman of the College M Misericordia ley United Way. Annual. Fund, and a volunteer for the Wyoming Valley £====£“ band Albert ‘55. 1986 i inc., Wilkes-Barre. He resides in Dallas, Px. with wife Maty Lou Jodi Lynn Poulus received a medical degree from Allegiieiiv University of the Health Sciences/MCP Hanehmann I'nirersity School of Medicine. md a “““ c"mn,UD’' Center. Sd Buctetaum ra> an axnunu.u »> ily-NIndi Joseph Skitzkl rcceivi-d three awards at the TUvnv iity College of — t“’enre insyivania State University Commencement of' Hie -sltey Medical Center. He was awarded the Medicine, The Milton S. Hersh n Award lor outstanding achievement in basic research, Howard E. Morgan d IPublications Award for excellence in academic work. die Lange Medical Stephen Paranich Comprehensive trehensive Pain & Injur. try zVssociates. lid oversees each of the three Old Fc x clinics in Wilkes-Barre, WilkesForge and jinual Student Research Symposium Award. and tlie An dren, Thomas and Ehzalieth. Bonnie Howell nci.-.-.-J a Ph D. in nr.lecular t>:-;!-.gy from Lehigh University and lioldi a posdcx-mral peniton a: T1k Ux.mity of North Carolina - Chapel HilL Her husband. Chris Patackts ‘94. is a project engira-er with tla* eofEultir.,1 firm, of Cxmp. Dr&>er, 4 McKee. Tlii-.- Melissa Margis m;ur>ed Brian Win She i; corr.rminir. zffain .-.q.re ser.tnhe L r Frr-h FieldVXliok- Foods Market. r (jr, ftnbd !;.Iu i. Tlii-y reside m Wilmington. Del. Mark Pearsall and w;f:- Sandy Kudrako ‘935 .announce tlx.- bird> of son eludes Raymond Mark ts account care coordir inal(» & J '^Anreirn G.-q>, Littz, Pa , -tid Sandy » a teudier in die Conrad Weeer Sdiool nmy Yeager. IX. completed an eiglit-month coutse on F-I5E (Stnke Eagle) Je) training at SeymourJohnson Air Force Base. N.C.. In tlie 333rd Fighter ter Squadron "Tbe Reddogs " He is stationed al Elmendorf Air Force . Alxskx and tlie 90th Fighter Squadron. Tie Dittman." 199H Lisa Zimmerman reccr-vd tier rktelorate In Giemt.tr ■try frtr.ii Vanderbilt I'niversity N'xfotlit. Term . and ts a j».-xJ<<i<>ra] reseat jrdi felk/*- in the Medicine at V Vanderbilt. Department of Patfiolngy in die xiKX/l <£F Mouftine Chris Antal) i Wilkes- Barre i lest engineer with lri-.inirrimt.il >.. tion Englneertiij'. Michael Beiulicm ivtbe residential direa the Development Office for more information, at l-800-WILKES-U, Laura (Sharonj Eppler was appointed director or communica­ tions for Tlie Northeast Tier Ben Franklin Technology Center. She >■ :and pxst president of tlie Women's Club or Franklin Lake Library resides in Bethlehem, Pa., with husband Edward and two children Franklin Lakes. Craig and Paul. (the fanner Bucknell University Junior in 1957. He taught electncal and civil engtneenng and College) in the Wilkes wrestling program. He retired in 1975 initiatedi th Having served a tour of duty with the Navy during World War H. Family Ihomas also taught courses in engineenng. science and manage­ ment training for lhe United Slates Government. Through he. Dale A. Buehler received a bachelor s degree tn liberal arts from leadership of tlie War Services Training Program, die first engi­ Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Px. and a masters degree neering program tn tlie Northeast Region of Pennsylvania was in library science from Drexel University, Philadelphix He was established, and it firmly estabIWwd engineering as an academic employed xs a librarian al Wilkes, and retinal as head librarian. discipline at Wilkes Collect. 1958 John J. Toraltis retired as the director of infonnanon >n systems at Blue Cross of Newark, N.J. He was a Navy veteran of tlie: IKorean ConflicL He was a member of the Board of if Directors tor the Cape as lhe director of supply-chain integration. John F. Carr -------- — The Wilkes and wrestling communities lost a beloved family mem­ 1959 attack. A bus driver for Martz lYailways. Wilkes-Barre, he suffered alumni of The study abroad advisor for undergraduatess and ; Elena (Dovydenas) Fiant was the bead librarian at the Half tlie attack at tlie Port Authority in New York City. Mam Bay Library, Half Moon Bay, Calif., librarian at East Paterson Dallas, Px Union High School, N.J .. and as children's librarian al Brooklyn Janies D. Forbes works on special projects for Suckle and Summit Public Ubranes. Elena also received a master's degree egree in library science from Columbia University. William V. Sharkoski was appointed manager of the Wilkes- 1992 Sandra A. Camel! is a financial controller for Commonwealth Telecom Services, Inc., Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Scranton, Pa. Kellerman became a member of the Luzerne County Gregory Fc lion. He resides in Wilkes-Barre. Bar Associate 1993 Daniel Cronaucr is a financial senice provider for the Joyce Insurance Group, Mountainlop, P:l. where he also resides with wife Michelle and their four children, Danny, Brian, Kevin and Maury. Jnnclle A. Kaczamarek was named CEO of Tobyhnnna Ami) 1994 Alfred D. Beck, CPA. joined August \V. Hahn ns a partntier in his Ife Robin accounting practice. He resides in Waymart, Px, with wif and their three children, Matthew, Dennis and Andrea. George K. Ilalamti is director <>l patient accounts for Evangelical Community Hospital, lewisburg, Pa., where he also resides, with Ids wife and three children. George Is also a mcmlxT of Healthcare financial Management Association and serve* •ls 11 referee and coacit in the American Youth Soccer OrganizationDougins Snvldge. ts vice president of sales, niarkeling ;unl busi­ A graduate of Wyoming Seminary, Thomas earned a bachelor of science degreei from Washington and Lee fmvwaty. University. He pursued Before retiring in 1997. John was a teacher with the Hanover Area r nploycd as an operating mom nurse by Kings County Pi County Hospital, Ha Philadelphia; VA Hospital, Plains Township, Px, Kansas City Research If , Kansas Cit Hospital; and xs operaling room supervisor at Hospital, at Atlantic Atlantic City C i, retiring in 1971, graduate work in science and engineering a! Duke and Harvard. School District for 30 y ears and a wrestling coach for 22 years Frequently called one of the greatest wrestling minds and wrestlers in Pennsylvania history, he captured numerous titles both as a com­ Helen E. (Beizup) McGuire was cm| Tut: pdipcsc of the program was to train young men in engineer­ The purpose of lire program■ ing fundamentals to prepare them as engineers and aviators for tlie Armed Forces. ber when John "J.C." Carr, of Askam, Px, recently died of a heart nship coordinator, and die Judith Eflis is associate director, intent ness development for M-CARE, Inc., the managed care orgttoiz.itln" petitor and a coach. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sunivtogls his wife Bap. Memorial donofions to lhe Cromwell Thomas Scholarship al Wilkes I miersite can be made by eontarilng the Deirdopment Office a Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and tlie Wilkes Hall of Fame. 1-800-WILKES-V, extension -1508. Memorial contributions may be made to the John F. Carr Memorial Fund. ’trgnrct J. Shelinski retired as a pediatric nurse specialist and nursing educator with the Geistnger Health System, Danville, Px At ••■n rcment’11K’ Geistnger Nurse's Alumni Association established he Margaret Shelinski Pediatric Nursing Award." employment information 1965 Keep yoi Arthur j. Podesta was employed • J xs an accountant by the Jcrmton Springbrook Water Compat mpany. Arthur retired as president of He I L-nnsylvania Gas and Water Um r Company. He was a member of St. Rn-Hlus Parish, Kingston, Pa., where I : he served as an adult acolyie. awards,: 1969 Wilkes University Priniini.l,S,tr' An,oni Was l',c fonner owner of Downtown PIP k and was a member of our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. will) Blue r CnnfL^ was employed as a senior database analyst Job Title_ _ ; amete (MBpaper dipping it them to this form, and mail to- Attach Class Notcs/AIumni Office P.O.Box 111 Wilkes-Barre. PA 18766 Cliw notes appe.1 e ;ire unable M tod.* ** Mote. toe 8»»1 n™ »'“> • *lkr’™T twice a year. We; J events or expeclv t-renl has cx'cum. J. 1970 '''‘■Studems(;S',*’v,nak‘-‘r) Balz studied an in New York City - at l',e alhtract e\un ' i *'ainlcr 'kuis Hoffman at both his New York Bane coniinuniiv -h ^,ass‘* schools She was active in tlie \V ilkes- Ycui------ — Name _______ _—-—— Address:------------------- c-hesl. ami the Will" ' i "ll ’■caRUe °f Women Voters, Community l"« ""-'tnlu-r. Eh "a ,rru ,Vt lr:l»’ue- “f whlch "he was a lound ll'meiMly •‘riittmtaluaio^Sr1 ' l,H' ’______ bUtx________ - "‘’“‘In retired hum the Social Sxcuritv •‘iter _h ymjji |lf CLASS NOTE ------ —----------- ) Home Telephone I Email Addies'----. Social Security Number---------- ~~~ Dale of Birtlt „------------------- — Use a separate sheet of paper d new. Or. «J.toto alutotorubl 1971 ^'"’iiilsir.iti,,., ACKDEMIC/COMMVMTY ACnVTIlE. Graduate --------C.inimwiir. Aivi'tes------- - PERSONAL INFORMATION School, and with the prominent l-ll> and Pruvtn *T designed by the University of Michigan, in Ann Arlxir. 33 Thomas began his career at W ilkes Plans lor a memorial scholarship for John are underway. Contact Depot Federal Credit Union. She resides in Inkerman, Pa. w.i- granted a - rtseardi it ^.di :asMslantshlp He n-skles in Elkins Park. Px Cromwell Edwards Thomas, of Dallas, Pa., died April 3,1999. after a brief 1949 Margaret Ruth Lawlor was an Army veteran of World War 11. Corporation, Scranton, Px He resides in Sugarloaf, Pa. Tim Tenasco> accepted : a full-time social studies teaching pa position at kmdondeny Hip ligh Sdiool. N.H. He resides in Petertxinxigli. N.I s’.H. District Wonirf -Jorf. Pa. They reside in R/Jio.'iia Pa The Legacy of Cromwell Thomas years, and was inducted into Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Chi National Sl Ignatius Church. Kingston. Pa. 11990 HEUNIOIT ^VEAR^J Kathleen M. Schmucker joined tlie Cot] orporau: Communications staff of Jcvfc Transponauon inc. as a public relati ilions supervisor. She resides in Jason Sites began a master er‘s program al Drexel Unhtnlty fort •environmenu! engineering, nccring. spt specializing ir. wuter/waste water treatment M Medicine, from Mount Cobb, Pa. At 23, John died on a hiking tnp in serving with the Nurses Corjis in the European Theater. She retired 1951 » wai was a school teacher in the New Milford. N.J., Joyce H. Northrop public school system and andas : a substitute teacher tn tlie Franklin .tern She served as president of the Friends of Lakes. NJ., school syste ico Center For Career Development for College Misericordia, and teaches students from pre-kindergartHi through adult second-ve.tr student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic extension 4308. and their two children. Bryan W. Shade was promoted lo quality control manager of of ’World Electronics' new facility In Reading. Pa. He resides in Hex-twood, id. Pi Glenda Joy Race In gon work al the Anam Language Sdiool in Puruhrig, Soudi Korea Siu.- works as a conversational English instnidor Our deepest condolences go out to the family of John D. Kearney, a Honor Societies, and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society. 1991 Cynthia CliarneukI was awarded a bachelor of science degree from the Iteon.-. I .a/ua College of Optometry, Philadelphia. Site resides in Elkins Park. Pa 1997 John Kearney Wilkes-Barre. John resides in Mountaintop, Pa., with wife Sharon Sandra Riggers was promoled to behaviorrspedalist • at Allied Services' ICT/MR program She ru-iiics in Dickson City,-, Px. with tier new dauginer. reside in Durham. N.C nori "d itch Hun! ’ was played by tlie Girard Kratz sorig igina! cotrfKSitir at Ge aevvland State I'nivraity. <7hio Cleveland Clumber Syrnpfa-ny Sy menical groups for adoliKents in the U turning Valle. from Ute Pennsylvania Department of Health. She was a member of Gerard Yanuzzi joined Cardone Industries, Inc., Philadelphia, Chris Jenr nnifer Carling has begun firsi-yrar studies al Tie Dickinson Sdtoo! of Ja Ij* of Tlie Pennsylvania State Uni lenity. ing trie 1950s chaired iLs Y-Tten Committee, one of the first ecu­ illness. Lounge and Bowlers Association. banker in the Small Business Banking Department of M&T Bank, William M. .Murphy is attending I g Consumer Bankers Association Graduate Sdiooi of Retail Bank Man; tanagement at the University of Virguux He is also assistant site pr Itiiacx N.Y.. when* he also resides 1997 ident She was also the director of tlrc WiBus-Barrt YWCA and dur­ Engineering Prolessor Ementus Scranton, Pa. He resides in Wilkes-Barre with wife Idsa. and a chil- Services itepartmcnL He resides in Avoca, Px. with his family. Ann Marie Blxsick completed a masters in mtrhanlcal engine mcenng degree at die Georgia institute of Technology and ls a maiiamcai, al engin-xzwith lJio.il! Tcduxjloyjes, Holmdcl, NJ found tlie Wilkes Faculty Women's group and served as us first pres­ a minor in chemistry. Be was named to the dean's list for all four Barre Market Street Branch of M&T Bank. Robin Farrell is onpfoyerf by the Dallas.School District, ballas. Px She resets ui Wilkes-Kane chains! the commerce and tinano; department at Uilka. Mped summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology and Sraagogue. (te Jewish comnwnlly C«uer. IB Men's Clul>. Leisure 1989 1993 Robert Anthony Cxsteriine mamed Danielle Marie Procaccio •9-i- Robert ls president sr-Jent ar.d and CEO of F* ftca ca Env Enterpnas Retail Art Galleries, My rtic Beach. S.C, and vice praiden! praident of Fine iArt Px-tneis. Aspen, Colo. and Myrtle Beacfi Danielle■ is director dimrtnriZoperations of operations tof Fun Galleries. Myrtle Beach. Lillian Rosenberg, whose husband Dr. Samuel Rosenberg 1993 Louis J. II. Singer taught economics at 1‘enn Slate University, One of Wilkes s most promising graduates, Keamev graduated Ed DeMichelc was apj ^pointed chief oper .•rating officer far Dr. John M. Ford was appointed assistant vice president, business Seciuie, Px Karen Lynn Balzarotti married Robert Alexander. Tin-, reside In University. Karen (Greenberg) 1Res it was employed by the Wilkes-Barre YMCA as membership dir i rector. Oak Creek Canyon. Anzonx and three daughters Lauren. Alison and Madeline. Philadelphix 1996 g 'Yang raaned a d-ctor of musical arts degree from Tiie Ching-Ling North Carolina al Greensboro. N.C t.'ninrs.ry ofr N Memorial contributions may be made to Wilkes unteer for Little Theatre of Wilkes-Bane. May Rotary Club. Linda Wiernusz mameii Brian J.. Bohenek . ‘93 Brian ts a captain in the United States Air Force and grade duated from UN'J' T<st ft lot School al Ed* aids Air Force Base. Calif. as a Hight Test Engineer. A Navy veteran of World War U. Attorney Miner obtained the rank o. lieutenant commander as a naval mteUigeno: officer Council, Luzerne, Px, was a euchanslic minister and lector at Holy William J. Grant is president of Hildebrandt Learning Centers, president <>! Manne Midland Bank. Becky Steinberger ts a teaching associate in the English department at Indiana Unnwstty of Pennsylvania where she ls completing lier Ph D tn English literature and cntiosm. She also rc-CL-md a master's degree in English from the University of Scranton. She resides m Indiana. Px president of The Greater Wilfas-Bone Cl.omS. r of Commerce ar.d dirwtor of the liolknbock Cemetery Association. Catholic Church, Swoyvisville, Pa., KmgliLs of Columbus Assumpta Corporate Learning Center. She resides in Forty Fort, Pa, with hus­ uated from Air National Guard Academy of Dean P. Mulherin gradu.1 Tyson Air National Guard Base. Knoxville, Military Science al McGhee: 1. tied as a second lieutenant in lhe Air National Tenn., and was commisioncii Guard. Charles B. Magi ;ich, Jr.. M'98, is a nurse anesthetist at Greater Baltimore Medical1 <Center. Baltimore. Md. Luzerne County Community (follege. Nanticoke. Px Hazleton Campus. He was a member of Holy Trinity Roman reunion'11985 egree from Allegheny hl Stephen Francis Lynch recciu-d a medical deg -phen Francis ^VEARJ Sandra (Beynon) Nicholas was named the first director ot mn University Sdiooi NJ University Sciences/MCP Hanehmanl iven.it> of of die die Healdi Hej of Medicine. PhilaOelpllix Luzerne County Community Colleges new downtown Wilkes-Barre Il995 Salvatore P. Sparich. Jr.. M D., was appointed lull-tinx.- family pliysiaan at die Conyngltam Primary Care Clinic. Conyngham. Px, iry tinGreater Hazleton Health Alliance. He resides in Drums. Px. with wife Marianne. Way campaign in 1961 Attorney Miner aim was director xadpast Name/SL Mary's Parish, Swoyersville. Ixiuis was also an acute vol­ Marianne Revic-AnvcB was proti romoted io internet communications 'REUNION] mona&r and resides in Vinings. Gx Michael E. Evans was promoted by Fleet Pennsyivania Services Inc.. Moosic, Px. a subsidiary of die Fleet Financial Group, to assistant vice pnsident and manager, standby letters of aulit in Fleet s Thide Armando R. Sallavanti. w DO, jc.irm! Pfiycdans I O, joined Iicalth Alliance. Inc. Old Forge. Pa. a physic -ician partntaship of 11 pnmary care locations in Ladcr-vanna County Millers Mutual Imurar-xu Company, anddiaimran of the United High School. Wilkes-Barre, and received a degree in nursing from 1987 Edward G. Dudick, Jr.. Sergeant was awarded the Anny Achierement educators. She resides tn Dallas, Px, with husband Lynn Rothrock. Medal for outstanding service as acting howitzer section clucf during annual training. He is a process technician with Condon .Mideast [REUNION’ Aluminum, Mountaintop. PakvEARJ sident of com- 1988 t-.and director and genera) music readier at Wyc yxxning Seminary lower School He ts also an adjunct faculty men aemberot Wilkes s Music Department anu director of jazz band. Ma 4ar. Ann is a junior high n teaciter widt the Jim Thotpe /Via School1 District I Jim Thorpe. Pi' reside in Wilkes-Barre. Bank. N A chairman of the Board of lurectun of I'^xM.an.a Hospital, Lafayette Hill. Px He was a graduate of Bishop Hoban Marilyn (McQucstion) Kay pus chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. the international honor society for Joseph Dubinski is director of religious formation fur Bishop Hd Hoban High School, Wilkes-lianu. and teaches Irishmen and senior tlwoiog iiOgy. Michael Murtha was employed as a registered nurse by Eugenia 1982 1993 Michele DeSantis nuntui Brian Loy ~91 .Midielle is an innstntent counselor wttn First I nion. Hickory. N C. where they also reside. Brian is self-employed. ou rna I 1976 Joseph R- Rogo jowicz owned and operated Rogowicz Consulting in Plains Tawnshif luwiiship, Px. Pa., sened served as an an adjunct instructor for Wilkes University,, IMarywxxxl ■d University, Luzerne County Community FAMILY INFORMATION ____ \Td|«sClas«Yeart---- ____ .SpuUM.-' _ (hikltvu tiMinc* .w«l w' ——~______ - ~------------ �Aftcrtho u Got Milk? In these day’s of sensitivity, compas­ sion, and enlightenment, it is no longer acceptable to voice one's disdain for any other person or persons. There are, of course, obvi­ ous exceptions to this rule: foreign dictators, Howard Stem, armed felons, and the Boston Red Sox. There is, however, one category of creatures for whom I can, without risk of retribution to my person or property, exclaim my abhorrence. These are the trade characters. In a perfect tvorld, the lizards would snare the Budweiserfrogs, Charlie the tuna wouldfinally get grilled, and the You are probably familiar with the entities to which I refer. Created in the minds of marketers, these hideous beings regularly appear on television, in magazines and news­ papers, and on billboards. Their presence is meant solely to induce us to spend excess dollars on the products and services which they’ represent. Often, however, their existence accomplishes the exact opposite result. Energizer bunny would run out of steam. W I K E I detest all of these. I must admit that the Pilsbury Doughboy, for example, with his cutesy persona, makes me wish I was alone with him in a room, armed with a rolling pin. Ditto for Snuggles, the MM, Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo bear whose grating laugh can be compared to an ill placed fingernail on a chalkboard. The cigarette companies have their share of these ogres. Thank good­ ness the Marlboro Man has finally been laid to rest. And what kind of a name for a camel is "Joe?" Surely the nations on this planet in which camels are indigenous contain very’ few individuals with this particular moniker. I would thoroughly enjoy a moment with Ronald McDonald. I would forcibly remove his strangely colored wig and false nose, exposing him to the entire world as the clown he really is. As far as Mickey Mouse is concerned, well, let's just say he would be served up as a tasty dish for my hungry’ cats. In a perfect world, die lizards would snare the Budweiser frogs, Charlie the tuna would finally get grilled, and the Energizer bunny would run out of steam. I must also state that pink is a positively gauche color for a panther. Are you listening, Owens Coming? and gentle older woman who repre. sentcd Aunt Jemima? In their shameless nod toward political correctness, the makers of tile mix and syrup replaced her image with one that looks positively ageless and raceless. I confess that it's enough to make me regurgitate my pancakes. Finally, why am I putting Tony the Tiger in my Exxon gas tank? The resemblance of the two felines actu­ ally has pitted two corporate giants in a protracted court battle. I guess we'll all be paying more for cereal and gasoline so that these compa­ nies may have a taxpayer-financed court resolve this issue of vital national importance. It is my sincere hope that I have not offended anyone by any statements made in this column. It is my hum­ ble attempt at being, er, goofy! Anthony L. Liuzzo.J.D.. Pb.D.. is Professor ofBusiness and Economics at Wilkes University. You may email your comments to him at liuzzo@yoqitierotacobell.edu Whatever happened to the lovely S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine Is addressed to a graduate who no longer resides at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the corrected address, to the address above. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE. PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 1999 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1999 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/63ccf8165fbf54cbf6541a68c8d926fd.pdf ac7d84c34581d2f0445cf9e6d4e81168 PDF Text Text volume Number 1 7 kes Universitys have their fingers on the pulse IjLI j'of health care. See story on page 8. �F r o in . ■ ' WILKES UNIVERSE Embracing Change ionT^em X^omc“‘dting On tha‘8yOU Sh°uld kn0" ’C® Pla“ at future roles as long-term caregivers and NotXX^ meh that "Class Notes" "On Campus" and "Alumni Journal. Iccompl^ing™ Director of University Relations Craig (Mark) Davis Associate Editor Vaughn A Shinkus '91 are taking the pulse of a patient during his clini­ cal rotation at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital in R“pon7miation From the last issue to this one, the majority of information was sent to the [alumnipub@wilkes.edu] email address. And, the printed form was so small that nearly everyone who Kingston. Sports Editor John Seitzinger of this page). Alumni Director Jennifer Powell Another change worth noting is in the location of some campus and alumni events. Now that the Student Union is available, most events that were held off campus or in other campus buildings will be held in the second floor ballroom. With both Pickering buildings now tom down, parking is available behind the Student Union. Access to the lot is off of South Franklin Street. Administration Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President As you read through this issue, you'll discover even more changes in the making. As you embrace the change of seasons, I hope you also embrace and appreciate all the new changes back at your alma mater. CONTENTS Sincerely, Profile Pages 8-11 William J. Goldsworthy '76 Alumni Association President James Costanzo ‘76 Paul J. Domowitch '77 David A. Jolley '78 Lawrence T. Kuhar Donna O'Toole Seder '85 Sara Shone *99 The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and is distributed free to its alumni and friends. Comments, suggestions and story ideas are welcomed. I Iniversitv Relations Wilkes University P.O. Box 1J1 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-W1LKES U. ext. 4770 Fax: (570) 408-7813 E-mail: aluninipuhfr'wilkesxdu Q The Nesbitt School of Pilmlwvcm A Prescription for Success Alissa M. Antoshs ‘91 Departments Dear Wilkes University, Inside Cover From the Editor for a wonderful Bru J f ’ -After 1^8 ! applied to Wte as my safety Association NMiwired a meet M Embracing Change that has “0 b « northern New Jersey. where U ;ml, listening to s®' r , Page 3 Presidentlu Perspective Pages 4-6 On Campus evening of talking une-ruwne with Ustcning that Mnal. ebon! their experiences at Will®. 1 was hookeijusl > small, pc wanted to lie prut of lite 'faniUy" everyone was talking and inu.re.ted in ta well-being of ever,. jJ bttn lnTOlved with, If 1 listed all the activities. organizations, and du greatest opportuni JrXthis Urt me. However, I do need to^XiltwdviasvloAingoO^ thalWlkes has given me. new Student 1Inton. fa one of two student I„,t to lake part in nkral evetyHilng that made the buMtng schools io inquire about their recently auibl’shed bu> ing , Outside the classroom, Wilkes Students commit their talents and time to tbe communify. 1 Page 7 Announced Pages 12-19 .... . • i th i’il'. /’>l 11 ’ I'1 An mm Journal Dr. Catherine DeAngelis '65 Named Editor ofJAMA. ^XotWth ^mtfcrntakntgW^whmu^^ -,,,.,.,,t.,ii.h«-.>Tird’.nrtU:i>:Ucll>e[>n.«.rol.i mJ 11,1 ,, ,1( n„ t nr.' Mt 1 oiler vhivl cm mu 1«>t-.--l.to., .... . tr kwnanoltm bind, ,,,1. mu in Ue ■ 1-1 ■ a.™ :m.l in 1 " ....... . i o'-M wdl-. .;..u an- notanumb.'. ' T,. and well you d.. ,,,,.uni ... mi tn I'’ --I.'"- .-uti.. i .............................................................. ■ Colonels of Excellence Hall ofFame Inductees from Vis «n da i[fc «hal wlU , 1^^ my |)aI1|op.it rnloour.. lite experience 1 gained was Incredible. Are .1 („llin(lbreakmB ;u“* "c" " ... „..er. 1 adxd to be the Mbtrew of taemonta fur the < c;1„, .......... ' hr the tirend Opening. lUeewere two very tpedaUnjt. f™ • ’ ,u menm- Page 20 AHIRIHOKiins Woe Is Me! ”, Pers e c tiv e Tt’s the dawn of a new century at Wilkes University. With die spring semester nearing completion, 1 am JLpleased to report that Wilkes has effectively positioned itself to enter the 21st century with confidence Probably the most dramatic change about to occur will be in May, when the first doctoral class in school history graduates. These doctors of Pharmacy and the new Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University' are profiled on pages 8-11 and discussed in the Presidential Perspective on page 3. Paul Strunk Vice Presidentfor Alumni, Development and University Relations Advisor}' Board Tfie power of independent tfiinfdng.'SM ’Sidential J. Michael Lennon. Ph.D. Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs Paul O'Hop Vice Presidentfor Busmess Affairs andAuxiliary Etiterprises WILKES UNIVERSITY did send it in, attached an additional page to it. In February, Wilkes hired a new, full-time web content manager to oversee the development of the newly designed Wilkes web page, which recently logged its millionth hit Jason Holly will, starting this issue put all the Wilkes Universes on the web, and he will create a link to the Class Notes Response Form, so you can submit your class note with ease. For those alumni without access to a computer or the Internet, you can still mail your note to me at the address in the masthead (in the bottom left comer Photography C. Salonick Freelance Photographer counselors. Student Mike Brundage, is shown c i of class notes, you'll notice on page 19 that we omitted the slowly shrinking Class Not Speakmg or d. dramatic change in the method in which you've been sending in yOur . Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Paula Gentilman ‘00 Bethany S. Stefanec '01 Design Projects by Design Corporation Cover program prepares Wilkes students for their V« lume 7 • Number 1 Editor Alissa M. An tosh '91 the The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy's doctoral and competence — die two qualities that most characterize our graduates. On Saturday, May 20, 2000, 62 graduates who exemplify' these ideals will make history, earning die very first Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy') degrees ever from Wilkes, it’s a day dial we have eagerly anticipated since die School of Pharmacy officially opened in 1996, when diese first students were celebrated at a special ceremony. Adding to die excitement is die enhanced national recognition Wilkes enjoys as a result of the generous S3 million gift of Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr io name the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University in memory of her late husband, Abram Nesbitt 2nd. Thanks to this gift, die largest one-time donation in school history', Wilkes joins just five odier schools nationally which have a named school of pharmacy. It is fitting that die name Nesbitt, long synonymous Midi die highest quality health care in Northeastern Pennsylvania, will be linked with every class of Doctors of Pharmacy' that graduate from Wilkes. The long-term impact of die pharmacy program is even more significant in terms of the actual and perceived quality of Wilkes University — Wilkes is gaining the reputation as die national educational treasure it has been in fact for most of its nearly seven decades. The pharmacy program, along with the nursing and health sciences programs have helped shift Wilkes’s reputation from regional to national in its quality and reach. The nursing program, under die skillful direction of chairperson Dr. Mary Ann Merrigan, is thriving. Located in die recently acquired and renovated Pearsall Hall, die department recently secured a two-year. $50,000 grant from the Helene FuldHealth Trust, HSBC, Trustee to provide scholarship support through die Licensed Practice Nurse-Registered Nurse program. This announcement comes on the heels of the December announcement dial Wilkes’s baccalaureate and master’s nursing programs were granted accreditation for 10 years by die Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the maximum length of time any school can achieve. Anodier proud moment came last fall, when it was announced that nursing alumna. Dr. Catherine DeAngelis ‘65, die long-time Nice Dean of Academic Affairs of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, was named editor of The Journal of die American Medical Association. She is the first woman in die 116-year history of die Journal to be named to tiiis position. “Cathy,” as we all know her, has always declared her Wilkes identity and shared her fame with her alma mater. The health sciences programs at Wilkes have a long-standing tradition of providing opportunities for premedical students to gain admission to distinguished medical institutions throughout the country. Currently, 90 percent of Wilkes students who apply are accepted into medical school. The recent establishment of a Premedical Scholars Early Assurance Program with The Pennsy lvania State L’nivereitv College of Medicine in Hershey further strengthens Wilkes's reputation in die healtii sciences. These happy developments were capped off by a gift of $500,000 from Dr. Lester Saidman to establish the Saidman Chair in the Health Sciences nt Wilkes. Dr. Saidman received an honorary doctorate for his crucial leadership in establishing the original Wilkes/Hahnemann Program to prepare physicians to practice family medicine in rural and small town Pennsylvania. As we enter the 21st century, Wilkes is adapting its curriculum and investing in die technology that will enhance our students’ preparation for die transformative changes of die Information Age. The current Endow tbe Future Capital Campaign, with a goal of $30 million, is die Trustees’ commitment to secure the resources necessary to maintain die quality of a Wilkes education. The campaign has passed die $23 million mark as vve start to reach out to our more tiian 25.000 alumni to consider significant multi-year pledges that will help us reach this goal. As May draws closer. I congratulate the Board of TYustees for their vision and leadership. Dr. Bernard W. Graham, Dean of die Nesbitt School of Pharmacy’, his many colleagues who have launched die pharmacy program al Wilkes, and the 62 students in the first class who have worked so hard to make this dream a reality They will always be our first Doctors of Pharmacy, members of slhe Class of 2000! ■,'1 |,,f '" '"T Dr. Christopher N. Brciseth �S E R UNIV WILKES (Q) E the College - - Completes Community' Service ami the Person Experience ........ Dir«.onoIn».rv»iu„.^«n^"’ By Mary' Hession, AXlXo House. Last >«rs F“ to'' s“ff ...- Into lhe sweets «**»>>* chain of beaulfflcUIon and or„niBdonshelpedbythe« SHAKE CM1> local „o. limlled to: Meals on «h«L Xing Center, and a memories. The former landmarks were razed this past winter to allow the evolution of campus to continue along its steady I I '“T^^ber. From sunup 'O5umy'7/^nifc Ju*3®l,,clud,! “ Front rote, left to right - Uira ,1/. Lukesb '99, Fony-Furi Pa Jermumi Richardson. Wilmington. Del., andJanuaryjob, 00. Huntington Valley. Pa. rach Mmeh. This .. . dreendell, . . .. • ■ I <si<er wdhams. Pineland, / a. 'wan Mas. Kinnelon. u Pa.. IUb Eraiidte. uida. Pa: Marc Eakin. rphe past year has been, to say the least hectic for Zebra JL Communications. And now that tlie word is out, hectic seems I i ,j„,mfdeiM -Anar ««s. ® SIFE Forges Ahead to International Prominence * her earning First Runner-L'p honors at list year's SIFE /^Regional Exposition and Career Opportunity Fair customers and clientele, and the player who avoids person­ Wilkes's Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Chapter is tak­ In September. SIFE launched the inaugural Wilkes al bankruptcy wins. To order, call (570) 408-4120. ing no prisoners this year. On Friday. April 7. 2000, the SIFE University Entrepreneurial Experience to leach team, accompanied by advisor and Sam M. Walton higli school students how to become entrepreneurs. The Fellowship recipient Dr. Jeffrey Alves, will compete at successful one-day event challenged the 150 students to die Valley Forge Hilton Hotel. If they win, they will deliver create a company or product and devise a mini business board-of-tlirector-tjpe pnsentations at the international plan for II. Judges participated In a "bidding war,” using competition in Kansas City. paper money to purchase the best company or product. The next program will be held on April 15. In response to the national concern of tlie credit card spending habits of college students, SIFE held a . Personal Financial Workshop at the start of the school year. They showed freshmen how to prop­ judged by regional business managers al the Valley Forge erly take financial responsibility and avoid exorbitant contest In Kansas City, senior executives of such major amounts of debts. corporations as Wal-Mart, Rubbermaid, KPMG. and Radioshack, will execute the final round of judging, hl December, Wilkesopoly, SIFE’s Wilkes-Barre like a luxury. Thanks to an overwhelming community need and the hard work of the 20-person staff, good news has traveled fast for Wilkes’s new student-run public relations agency. Even before its official opening on Friday, January 21, Zebra amassed almost a dozen clients. Tlie brain child of faculty executive director Dr. Jane Elmes-Cntliall, Zebra prorides public relations and marketing services to communin' small businesses and non-profit organiza­ tions. Each client works with a four-person Wilkes account team Ki illicit. Pa- nities. These projects, and tlieir results, will be Each fall, SIFE holds Tbe Entrepreneur's Forum prognmB uhjd] bnn Ml&««//„ gu® learns and real world aptonce u, lhe stofcnK version of the popular Parker Brothers boardgame, was and help give tan |lerst«r,B completed and went on sale for S25 in the campus in tlie classroom. infrastructures was made possible through the generosity of the Kirby family. (5) In December, while the rest of die world said goodbye to the U|eJ, n)|gh[ I — an account manager, creative director, public relations Union (first and second floors, respectively), the Fenner Quadrangle is expanded. Tailgating Policy Being Reviewed rr-ihe tailgating policy put into effect JL last fall is being reviewed. Currently, alcoholic beverages are pro­ hibited at the Ralston Field complex. An exception to this policy was made for the Homecoming football game free in a Wilkes campus apartment budding o ‘X neighborhood,^ n ttptmntentstueoccupied by 65 ;======= alleyway where cats had previ- manager ruid as one of five student representatives of Zebra’s when the University pul in place spe­ cial guidelines for tailgating for reluming alumni and those who are of legal drinking age. The continua­ Board of Directors. Paula Gcntilman ‘00, from Enola. I’a., is chairperson of the Board and has served as senior writer in die tion of Illis exception to the new poli­ cy is under review by a group of uni­ University Relations Office for two years. In keeping with their motto, "Student Run, Professionally versity administrators. The group is looking at the exception from a risk Done," Zebra produces basic media coverage for clients' publicity management perspective and whether and promotional needs; camera-ready brochures, fliers, posters it is advisable for tlie University to and newsletters; web page critiques and (redesigning assistance, continue the exception. •nce announcing logo and business card design; scripts for radio and television public service announcements and ads; speech writing, and help At all other "home" football games, the University designates a portion of Wittes I diversity s with planning and organizing public relations campaigns and the Ralston Field parking lot for program. Wittcs- guests who would like to have a p Barre Mayor Tom game lunch without alcoholic be' McGroarly illus­ trates tbe difrence Wilkes. Wilkes is currently one of the only universities in the ages. Questions regarding Ralston Field country to have a student-operated public relations agency policy and guidelines sould be referred provides professional experience solely to undergraduate Stu l to the Department of Athletics, die manager and copy writer. Of the 19 student employees, January’ Johnson ’00, from Huntington Valley, Pa., serves as office special events. , Zebra assistants are all advanced public relations students w w cam academic credit while enrolled in a three-course sequence a and which services both on and off campus groups. Voluntary donations to tlie Communications Scliokus np^ and/or to Zebra’s operating expense fund are suggest insl paying fees for services rendered. For more information, vis^ from to-night pedeslrians. is new la;===s= I area schools 10 follow WlltesslWd. At Ibc ttetrs confer- “Co/y on Campus" in criminal acti: tly belttecn neighbor beads ubere police Office of Student Affairs, Security, or ojfficcrs reside and the Office of the Vice President for don 't reside. Alumni, Development and University Relations. Zebra Communications website at [httpyArilkes.edu/-zc r. • 0,OtoS'“v' d Artist Curtis Salonick's Gothic Sllrr<!‘<lisni Gets National Ntteot'"" T^reelance photographer Curtis Salonick is one of tlie most wvllJL known faces on campus and for the past 14 years has attended practically every’ major event Wilkes has held. With his infectious, vivacious personality and his skillful photographic talents, he has captured Ute history of Wilkes one click of the camera al a time. Aside from the "grip ‘n grin" shots he takes for Wilkes, Salonick's first love is artistic photography in the form of imagery he describes as Ix-jkstore. The game features 20 area businesses and eight "Gothic Surrealism." It is for litis unique style that Salonick has Wilkes affiliate groups. Players build tlieir businesses with recently Iteen reaignizcd by his peers. Salonick and four of his artistic creations wvre featured tn the Winter hjl to <;. -ht (n ./,-// Uarri: ft dentofMFk chuje.-., y/. v. ■ pa a .. (( /} {■redd-. nt of .‘•U-E ih.ijitvr. Ur (hristopbir K l;i-,i..-ih \vlU- ‘- .■ ■: . ...... - . installation of new electrical, mechanical and plumbing spaces for students and staff. With die bookstore and mailroom now centralized in die Student ; H7/&S •S-tifirre, -Burn-. dindor. - ■ np^.iifttomfiDeirdre McCartin. McCarthy. • I bailor Senins: Dcirdre Gimpus InlenuM and Mu vk. coal Township. ’ k A complete makeover of Kirby’s interior finishes and team, die "New Men’s Dorm," will add much-needed parking Zebra Students Earn Their Stripes in the Professional Arena Pictlite RDCki: Pit- /■ Place Award, in the Resloration/Renovation category. 20th century, Wilkes witnessed die departure of Church Hall. Brcali 200l, Voluntcen. enterprise and their commitment to their ccmmu- Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce’s 2000 Pride of (2) The demolition of the second half of the Pickering tandem Bad.- roir. left to nghf -1leather Webb '00, Lynchburg, Janus Kline. Sunbury. Pa.; linn Loftus. Wilkes-Barre. inn Pofforid) '00, Howell. NJ.; Karen Lambert, Wilkes-Barre; Paula (lentilman '00, Enola. Pa.. (und IOTsporUUon and ««* Jon:„,,l their time and eutto carves wrapped in ^ontundd.to-.^nuhat.t.neto.o projects that demonstrated their understanding of free rplhis spring, Kirby Hall, one of the most treasured JL buildings on campus, will receive The Greater on die third floor of die Student Union. i ' J (1) Since its opening in September of 19b6, the Pickering Wilkes family now dines in the Cuscela Memorial Dining Room i the p to »he" drey go to college- Sw Over the past year, this extremely hard working and creative group committed itself to numerous outreach u s pieces on campus because of its unique carousel shape. The ianhConservancy.Habitat alonE lhe SusquehannS j 1K,ped te»ld ■»"' “h' s 10ppp for lhe tnp. i course. Dining Commons was arguably one of die biggest conversation forH»nimi^!«n1oreitonKWeo.M^nA]tcMdvcSpri„eB^^ One of lhe most ownomb e students hoveled to mneevalle. Norf. a 11 that's left of Pickering Dining Commons, Pickering Allan (“New Men’s Dorm"), and Church Hall is our o Ca m Restoration of Kirby Hall Catches The Chamber’s Eye, Earns Wilkes a Pride of Place Award They Served Us Well ^aes -if I lnlcrfcW““,W”te on ' , -l’nn:trltlion ' 1 major andprcsl' major and pice 75, senior i-ice .......... ' ' ' ■ O'du lr,- ,| >1,■,u,l, . L,;. 1999 Issue of flf’ll (Hidch 6 11 bile Magazinefor Collectors of Fine Photojp'aphy), and In the October Issue of Rangefinder, Ifte Magazine for Ihvfeswfipl Fbolugrapbers. Salonick's work has earned him numerous accolades, including Grand Prize at the Cooperstown Art Association's 65rd National Show, in New York; The Award of Excellence at The Floating Gallen International Art Expo at New York's Carnegie Hall; First Place al the Summer ’99 Juried Exhibition for International Artist Management; Second Place at the Multi-Artist Show in Portland, Maine; and an Honorable Mention at the Sacred Mountain Juried Show in Jim Thorpe. Pa. Examples of Salonick's work can be found at | wxvw_salonick.com]. �I L K E S E x c e I I ence $2.3 Million in Federal Grants Fund StudentDriven Projects Wilkes has secured three separate federal grants totalling $2.304.943t0 support projects that will provide immediate and long-term benefits to kindergarten through college-level students. Over tlie next four years. 500 local high school students will receiveacade­ mic assistance and guidance, financed by a $1,278,968 grant the Wilkes TRIO Program. Upward Bound, received from tlie United States Department of Education. The National Science Foundation awarded die Biology Department a fouryear research grant of $833,731 tor support of die project "C-RUI: A MultiDisciplinary Approach to tlie Ecological and Evolutionary Interactions Between Food-Hoarding Animals and the Oaks." A significant percentage of the funds will be allocated for undergraduate salaries, and a primary’ focus of the project is to prepare undergraduates at Wilkes for doctoral programs in die sciences. The Education Department secured fifty percent or $96,122, of a CapacityBuilding Grant from the United Stales Department of Education. The other half was matched by Wilkes and its four Consortium Partners: Performance Learning Systems, Inc.. Educational Technology Associates. The Bethlehem Area School District and Northeastern Intermediate Unit 519The fund will help recruit and prepare technology-proficient future educa­ jare K-12 learners m tors who will use modem learning strategies to prept ^eastern Pennsylvania low-income and predominately rural areas of North? Lift to right - Dr Michael A. Steele, associateprofessor of Biology. Dr. William Terzagbi. assistantprofessor ofBiology: Anne Pelak. coordi­ nator Corporate. Foundation and Government Relations: Anne Thomas.former director. Upward Bound Program; Dr. Barbara Beilucc:. director of.Student Teaching: Dr. Christopher M. Breiseth Choper and Miller Rise and Shine at President’s Breakfast Series Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees <0 Dr. Jesse II. Choper ‘57. Earl Wanen Professor of Public law al tlie University of California, and Silkes Trustee Bill Miller ‘81, Executive Vice President al FAO Schwarz. New York, set tlie standard for speakers, drawing capacity crowds al die fust two lectures of tlie reinslated Presidents Following his lecture at October s Presidents Breakfast Series. Dr. Jesse Choper *57 joined the political science class of Dr. ThomasJ. Baldino, Chairperson. Division of Social Sciences and Communications, for an infor­ mal question-and-answer session. Breakfast Senes. In October, Choper presented his lecture, "The U.S. Supreme Court: Recent Past, Present, and Near Future." to a distinguished audience of fellow law’ colleagues and Wilkes administrators, faculty and students. In time for tlie start of the 1999 holiday season. Miller imparted his insight into e-commerce and holiday shopping to tlie more titan 100 eager listeners in attendance. Each President 's Breakfast Series event begins with a buffet from 8-8:15 am. 'Die lecture runs from 8:209 a.m„ and a 15-minute question and answer period follows. For more information, contact Lisa Pugh, special events coordinator, at (.570) 408-4306. (Left to right) Former FAO intern Michael Schreiber, a Wilkes English major from Dunmore, Pa., introduced speaker Bill Miller 81 at November s President 's Breakfast Series, introductory’ remarks were also pro­ vided by Paul Strunk. Vice President for Alumni. Development, and University Relations, and President Dr. Christopher N. Brei.se th. Dr. and Mrs. Breiseth’s Community Contributions Merit Award from Anti-Defamation League ✓Christopher and Jane Breiseth, in recognition of their impressive achievements and vjeontributions to the community in promoting goodwill, cooperation and understanding among people of different backgrounds, are recipients of the Anti-Defamation League s 2000 •* Distinguished Community Service Award. One would be hard-pressed to find a couple more deserving of the award, which recognizes those men and women who, by their inspired leadership, have enriched community Hie and strengthened the democratic underpinnings of our nation. Since moving to Pennsylvania and . 't- 1 / Upward Bound Director Anne A. Thomas Leaves Wilkes, Accepts Deanship Anne A. Thomas *70. M *77, dedicated more tf than~ ■ two______ decades~to making Wilkes University’s Upward Bound Program the national success it is today. The fanner director recently accepted a position as dean of academic studies at Bishop Hoban High School, ilkes-Barre, Under Thomas's guidance. 95 percent of Upward Bound graduate; enter rx/,t secondary education, and 75 percent obtain a post secondary degree This is three times die national average for first generation, lower-income students on tiehalf of the thousands of people's live she toudied and 1m.Ijx.i1, we say gocxibvc and thank you to our friend, Anne Conte Cops MAC Wrestling Title, Finishes Fourth in \ NCAA Championship 1 joining the Wilkes University family in 1984, tlie Breiseths have opened their hearts and committed their time unselfishly to the people of tlie Wyoming Valley. > y Duane Hitter yrrTilkes University7 President Dr. Christopher W N. Breiscth is pleased to announce the Brinlcy Varchol ’68 was a hard-hitting line­ backer for the football team during the niid-60s. eighth class to be inducted into tlie Athletics Hall In 1966, he intercepted five passes, returning two of Fame. for touchdowns, to earn a berth on tlie ECAC AllStar team. Varchol was named a Middle Atlantic Ted Travis-Bey ’65 was a four-year starter for Conference first team and Associated Press first the football team in the early ‘60s. During his team All-State selection in 1967, after playing a four seasons he rushed for nearly 400 yards, passed major role in the Colonels march to a second for close to 200, and caught 26 passes for 423 straight 8-0 season. Varchol, who also wrestled at yards. Travis-Bey’ also reached the end zone 12 Wilkes, was a member on the 1966 wrestling team times during his Wilkes career. that won the NCAA championship. Chip Eaton *74 was a starter during each of his Jim Ward *58 enters tlie Hall of Fame alter four seasons as a member of tire soccer team. Tlie enjoying three seasons as a member of tlie Colonels top goalkeeper, Eaton was named a Middle Atlantic Conference first team All-Star in wrestling team. Wrestling at 137 pounds, Ward helped Wilkes post a record of nine wins, no losses both 1970 and 1971. Eaton posted 15 wins by and one tie during the 1955-56 season. A year shutout during his career, while allowing an aver­ later, he played a key role as Wilkes fashioned a age of just 1.70 goals per game. record ot 10 wins and just one loss, while also cop­ ping the Middle Atlantic conference team title. The Mark Popple ‘S3 was a four-year member of following season, Ward won tlie 137 pound crown the wrestling team, and a captain of tlie 1983 at the MAC Championships. squad. Popple finished hts career with an overall record of 70 wins, 15 losses and two ties, and a The 1966 Football Team will go dual match mark of 53 wins, 13 losses and two down in history as one of the best j; ties. Popple won the 1983 EIWA championship at Colonels squads to ever take the 150 pounds, after finishing third in the EIWA gridiron. Not only did tlie team Tournament as a junior. capture tlie Middle Atlantic Conference title idler posting a perfect 8-0 record, Stephanie Pufko *73 was a three-sport athlete but they were also awarded the Lambert Bowl as during her days at Wilkes. She was a four-year let­ tlie nation’s best Small College Football Team. terwinner in field hockey, a three-year letterwinner in basketball, and a three-year letterwinner in ten­ Second team .Associated Press All-State honoree nis. On the tennis court, Pufko was a pioneer for Bruce Comstock, an offensive lineman, paved die Wilkes women, playing on the first women's die way up front for the offense. Halfback Paul tennis team in 1972. Purta, who was the MAC Northern Division Most Valuable Player and a first team All-State honoree, Jerry' Ann Smith *80 ranks as one of die most led a Colonels rushing attack which still holds the prolific field hockey scorers in Wilkes history. school record for most rushing yards in a season During her four seasons as a starter for the Lady- with 2.242. Linebacker Al Yatko, a first team All­ Colonels, Smith amassed 24 goals and 31 assists. State and All-MAC selection, and Bill Layden, She still ranks eighth on the all-time goal scoring who earned second team All-State honors and a list and second on the career assists ledger. Smith berth on the MAC All-Star team, anchored the became the first player in school history to earn a defense. The Colonels, who aLso featured All-MAC berth on the Susquehanna Field Hockey defensive tackle Dennis Spcncc, All MAC safely Association All-Tournament first team. Joe Wiendl, and All-EGAC linebacker Brinlcy Varchol, set a school record that still stands today Ken Suchoski ‘78 was one of the greatest slug­ by allowing only 622 passing yards during the gers to ever play for the baseball team. A career entire season. ..347 hitter, Suchoski ripped 21 doubles, four triples and 19 homeruns during his three seasons with The Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Saturday. the Colonels, while also driving In 90 runs. April IS, In the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center, South Franklin Street. Cocktail Dr. Anthony 'IXirchetti was an invaluable hour begins ar 5:30 in the Hall of Fame Room. member of the Wilkes stall’ from 1963 to 1975 Dinner will follow, in the Henry Gymnasium. when he served as the team doctor lor all Colonel athletic teams, He handled all of the physicals for each sport, administered flu shots to the athletes and oversaw the treatment of injuries, (tiloncls of Excellence articles nritten be Seilziitgeri Sports Editor Junior John Conte earned a berth in the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships by winning the Middle Atlantic Conference title at 133 pounds at the annual MAC Championships in Scranton. Conte finished 4th at tlie NCAA Tournament at Ohio Northern University. His 4th place finish also earned him an All-American berth. He fin­ ished with a 4-2 record including a win over defending NCAA Champion John Marchette from Augsberg College. The Colonels, who returned to the Division III ranks tiiLs season after spending the previous 25 years wrestling at the Division 1 level, fashioned a 16-9 overall record this year. The Colonels, who ended the season ranked 25th in Division HI, finished sixth at the MAC Championships thanks in large part to the performance of Conte. Senior Duane RiUer finished third in his 157 weight class at the MAC Tournament and finished his final season with the Colonels with a record of 25-3- Colonels See String Of Freedom League Titles End The men’s basketball team entered the 1999-2000 season with a great deal of expectation. After all, the Colonels returned tliree starters, including All-American guard Dave Jannuzzi, from a team that fashioned a 25-4 record, won their second consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference title, their fifth straight Freedom League crown, and advanced to tlie NCAA Division III Sw^et Sixteen last year. Bug sometimes things don’t always work out tire way you plan. Jannuzzi. die team’s top point producer and . playmaker, went down with a season-ending —x > foot injury just four games into the season. / , I Then, John Boylan, who assumed the starting point guard role following Jannuzzi's injury’, was forced to miss seven games due to a knee injury. Despite the injuries, the Colonels still managed to battle their way to a 16-9 overall record and a berth in die MAC play offs. Their season came to a » halt in tlie opening round of play’off action kJ \ when they dropped a 98-79 decision to Chad Fabian v—•■ Albright College. Senior guard Chad Fabian helped Wilkes con­ tend, until tlie final week, for the Freedom league title. He aver­ aged 20.7 points. 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in his final season. Fabian also cashed in an MAC-leading 87 three-point field goals this season. ft KJ Lady Colonels End Emotional Season with Win Over Drew »a,kins The women's basketball team endured an I emotional ride this season as they finished with an fc - r overall record of 11 -13 and a Middle Atlantic Conference Freedom Ijcague mark of 3-11. Jr Tlie Lady Colonels not only battled a dif/ . ly/ . | ficult log of opponents, but also tire ! , ! \\ news that their head coach. Karen ' : \ } ' H;uig, wxs diagnosed with brexM cancer - X in early December. A Despite the news, the Laly Colonels and \ JL ( coach Haag continued on. Haag missed only three \ games despite undergoing surgery and diemotlwr.t- \ \ py. Tlie team, meanwhile, finished tlie season by ''’cl \ winning five of their final seven games, including a \ • 59-41 victory over Freedom league foe Drew I Diversity m N k their season finale on February 19 ’ V '• The senior tandem of forward Katie Watkins and center Allison ' Pikulski keyed the team's late season surge \\ atkins. a second team All-Freedom League selection ;is a junior, averaged lb.5 points and 7.o rebounds p< r game to lead Wilkes in both cate­ gories. Pikulski. who had a k,un leading 51.5 field goal per^ntage. contributed li'.l points anti ~.5 rebounds percuntvst �WILK Pro iIe A The overwhelming success of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy is directly attributed to the strong emphasis of faculty/student interaction. ■ Tflie Nesbitt School of Pharmacy: A Prescription for Success breshmen Year = Traditional Freshmen Year Pre-Pharm = Traditional Sophomore Year P-1 = Traditional Junior Year P-2 = Traditional Senior Year P-3 = First Professional Year P-4 = Second Professional Year “Tlie profs are really geared to helping you. I think diey’re great," say's Jennifer. Dean Graham describes the faculty as "bright, young and energetic, and I am pleased with how tiiey worked together to map out tlie innovative curriculum. They are also doing a good job using technology, starting in the first year, including the web.” Dr. Harvey A. Jacobs, associate dean and associate professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, praised the faculty as “dedicated to implementing innovative ideas into the curriculum. They came here to By Ben Bronstein Photography by Christian Abraham Dean Graham and Sarah Beck (P-2) view data points on the school's state-of-the-art technology' 7itii the dawning of the new millennium, a sage prognosticator said that while W the world of computers is getting most of the hype as the wave of the future, it will be the world of medicine that will really be the story of the 21st century' Appropriately, as the new millennium dawns, Wilkes will be awarding the first doctor­ al degrees in its history' next month, and tiiey will be in a medical field. "Ten or 12 years ago the trustees, Sixty-two graduates will receive their Pharm.D. degrees from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, capping a remarkable decade of foresight, planning and action and results. administration andfaculty made an over-arching commitment for "Ten or 12 years ago,” points out Dr. Arthur H. Kibbe, professor and chair of pharmaceutical sciences, “the trustees, administration and faculty made an over-arching commitment for Wilkes to become a full-fledged university. The keystone of that arch will be put in place when these students walk off the stage with the privilege to be addressed as Dr." Wilkes to become a full-fledged university. The keystone of that arch will be put in place when these students walk off Let’s travel back six years to 1994. What was it about the School of Pharmacy that drew this inaugural class, and its successors to Wilkes? the stage with the privilege to be addressed as Dr. ” -Dr. Arthur II. Kibbe Soon-to-be-Dr. Jay Williams said Wilkes was "an ideal situation. 1 knew I wanted Ute health field. I m from Wilkes-Barre and wanted to be able to play varsity basketball in front of my parents and wanted quality playing time freshman. He came to Wilkes as a biology major, just as the pharmacy school was starting. “I talked to Dr. Kibbe, switched majors and haven't looked back since.” imminent-Dr. Jennifer Mugford took a more circuitous route. After two years at Penn State in architectural engineering and finding out that was not hat she thought it would be, her academic counselor advised her to take a year off “l™,1'.!’?? Wl’at 5'.,C ^celled in sconce and researched different professions while I spent a year working. A good friend who is L-.,rnacisl I*ial * worked with got me excited about the field and pointed out that “P-1” Lisa Chametski entered Wilkes for a number of reasons, including the fact that "new program offered lots of innovations and is close to home (Wilkes Barre).” She chose pharmacy “because I was always good at science and with a pharmacy degree, I knew I would have a job.”Jay confirms she was right. "The degree and the dollars are a great combination. Employers are knocking at die door. Many of us have had five or six job offeis.” But, not everybody comes because it’s that close to home. P-3 Richard Seipp knew where he was head­ ed since high school. “I worked in a retail phar­ macy as a ‘tech’ and saw that it was a great mix of math, science and computers.” The New Jersey native was accepted at schools in several states but after touring Wilkes knew it was the right place — "The small-school atmosphere and welcoming feeling. People said hello when I walked by. I like everyone here. You’re not a number. Professors’ doors are always open.” P-3 Martha Marchand’s life experience and the school’s program were her chief motivating forces. “With my parents aging, I saw a need and wanted a bigger challenge with more purpose.” This “nontraditional student," married mother of two, had been attending several colleges while working 16 years for US Air as a customer service represenla- five. “I felt I could do it academically and could still use my people skills. Martha left Nebraska with her husband and two children for the mountaintop (Mountaintop PA, where they now live) because she liked what she read about the program. P-2 Janice Worobey, who already has a B.S. degree in biology’ from the University' of Scranton, worked for a pharmacy during her college days. "As a technician checking ‘meds’ for residents in nurs­ ing homes for The Apothecary’, I became more patient-oriented and found 1 would enjoy that more than getting a graduate degree in chemistry," she said. She numbered off in very deliberate fash­ ion a list of three reasons for choosing Wilkes: “One, it was great to have a good school so close; two, as a small school, the interaction with teach­ ers and students is great; and, three, the teamwork learning model is more like the real world.” Dr. Anne II.' Lin shows (left to right) Robert Panzik (p-1) and Kevin Topa (p-1) ho:i: to gather information to help patients. “That’s what I liked besL" Jennifer says about lite professors and being in the inaugural class. "They were really open to ideas on tailoring courses, mtiking presentations. They actually listened to what we thought” Leonardo concurred. “They always listen to our ideas and are willing to have us help shape things." P-2 Leonardo Zoppa already had a B.S. in chem­ istry' when he decided that pharmacy was the career for him because he was “always interested in how to make tilings better." He learned about Wilkes through a flier and “chose to come here because I was not interested in pharmacy schools steeped in tradition. “True to his wanting to make things belter, he "liked being pan of helping to mold things at Wilkes for the future.” David likes the way tiiey integrate the courses. "When you study for one, you’re studying for another at the same time." Lisa says “our facultyare wonderful and very educated. They care a lot about the students and are excited about the program." From day one, pharmacy students are taught the importance of team building and communications th ■ a Program. She also talked with other pharmacist friends about z eir sc looks and found they liked the differences planned at Wilkes. "With a sister home tocul ex^nX” Dr Bernard Graham. Dean ofthe A'esbitt School of Pharmacy and President Br.-idhpresented Mrs. Geraldine Aesbiti (irr and Husband William uith their : official Pharmacist white lab coats at the new.: confer ' ence announcing her million gift to Wilkes I Dr. Anne W. Lin, professor and ch;tir of pharmacy practice, came to Wilkes because "of the good for­ tune to start a new school and put in place tilings aWe“ <,Ua*"y pr°8ram :"ld liTC ““ "For lite find time, small-town and Dr. Arthur It. M>he, pnftsst .... ................. ;j ••• <’f each Pi\:, maey doss . hm.f dfo r>5 . .« r’-.eC. . ...... ■; ;••• A>;.-..r s . . s ’ �WILKES UNIVERSE Profile “Interaction began with other students as soon as I walked in die door. You could see barriers to com­ munications break down. The formal communica­ tion training taught us how to deal with individual patient situations in certain ways and to avoid biases." ’ 1 For Jennifer, the role playing situation offered the opportunity to learn how to “deal with a situation much better than just reading about it, especially helpful for patient counseling.” Janice cited reviewing tapes of interactions with patients and 'pretend' patients as a “great opportu­ nity to see yourself and where you can improve. It works well for preparing us for the future.” The integration of science and the practice of pharmacy in class is just one example of what sets the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy apart from the rest. __ All Pharmacy students enter aformalfour-yearprogram in team building and team leadership. ether school's can’t The opportunity to use differ­ ent types of teaching methods to break out of the traditional mold." These included team-building/leadership and communication, she said. “Schools always talk about it to their students but never teach it.” she commented. She and two professors from the Communications Department developed a program that “helps students learn who they are, what makes teams effective and how to maintain teams." She explained that students are put in a base team of 11 for the four professional years. They leant how to gain team identity, find their and their mates' strengths and v.eaknesses, to eval­ uate team effectiveness, and guide each other by learning how to do peer review. "If you can't communicate, you can't have an impact" is how Dr. Kibbe sums up the value of this focus. “whether it's working with other health professions or getting patients to be compliant. It's the way everything is done.” fa his graduation approaches. Jay sees how the team-building process really worked in practice. "We did projects together, studied together, present­ ed to faculty together, ’.<en sat in a circle with our profs, got ideas on Low to listen to a patient and saw it was in the patient s best interest. This idea is ne>v to the entire field, and working in a hospital n,y last semester I could feel it when I worked with teams of nurses. Learning it at V/dke>, I was used to it and just slipped rigid in. Il war, forulyp to mterns from other school.'; ” Jennifer found die team presentations on problem solving "a good way to improve both listening and speaking skills and to learn how different people focus on and correct things. Il worked well because you had 10 other people to bounce tilings off of.” Janice saw the team approach as a real change from the normal leaching process. "At first I want­ ed to do everything on my own. But then you see how different cultures think differently and learn to deal with different opinions.” Lisa described the team building “as going great We work very well together." In fact, it is her “favorite part My classmates are wonderful. We help each other and have mutual respect for each other because we worked so hard to get here." Though used to playing before crowds of basketball fans. Jay was “apprehensive about getting up in front of people. Getting to practice it here with fellow students in presentations made it so much easier. It really prepared me well to work in the hospital. You could see the difference with students from other schools." Traditional leaching of tire health professions has required that students first learn the basic sciences, then tend to put those in the past and take the clinical (.patient care, practice; courses. “At Wilkes, we have changed that,” says Dr. Kibbe, “by inte­ grating the teaching of pharmacology, medical chemistry and therapeutics together. The basic sci­ ences should not be looked at as hurdles to over­ come, then forgotten on die road to being a phar­ macist.” Instead, he said, “students should look at it like they are collecting golden apples along the path to practice that they can't afford to forget.” To do that, classes are taught by working on a theme and seeing connections between basic sci­ ence, diseases and their treatment with medication. “It’s tough to tn' to remember the basic sciences if you can't see the connection to practice.” He also pointed out that this emphasizes the importance of life-long learning, "learning how to learn” of new basic science information. Jay told of how his assignment with a patient in litis program led, after his consulting with faculty, to his contacting her doctor’s office about his observations. "The nurse went to the doctor, and based on this intervention, she set up an appoint­ ment for her and diagnosed a problem she hadn't told them about” faculty.” But she pointed out, it helps the faculty and students at the same time because they now know what each other needs and provides more discussion and cohesiveness. Team work is emphasized again this way. For instance, Jay said, in the pharmacotherapeutics course on heart medicines, a physiologist presented on basic physiology, a cardiologist taught the phys­ iology of the heart, and a pharmacologist taught how drugs work on the heart. “Challenging, hands-on, not as 'sterile’ as in retail pharmacy,” is how Martha described her longitudi­ nal-care year. “We spend three hours a week with our patient We visit them at home, see if they are taking their ‘meds' and in the right dosage. Obtaining compliance is a challenge." Perhaps lite most striking, truly unique integration of subject matter into die curriculum is the emphasis on professional ediics. Dean Graham said “professionalism is taught from ‘die get-go.’ When they start the four-year professional part of the program, we hold a 'white coat ceremony’ where they take die pharmacist’s oath. They are now part of a profession and this is the first step toward professionalism and life-long learning.” In short, he said, they quickly realize “they are not pharmacy students, but students of pharmacy.” The role of the pharmacist in the 21st century is more than counting pills and filling prescriptions. Through community involvement, our Doctors of Pharmacy become counselors, long-term care givers and member's of patients’ extended families. Students put the skills they’ve learned into play in the real world quicker than at most schools. In the second professional year, P-4, Dr. Lm explained, students are sent into community and hospital set­ tings for two six-week assignments, “tied to what they have learned or will learn. It broadens their understanding of the dramatic changes in health care. They look at things like mission statements, work flow and where the potential for mistakes occur in systems and start working with patients.” Dr. Lin described the integrative teaching as being done in two-year sequences. Often three teachers are in the class at the same time. “This makes it time-consuming but effective because it requires a lot of planning and communication among Leonardo found that emphasis on communica­ tions look many forms. With all these challenges overcome, all this learning reaching its summit, and all these dreams about to be fulfilled, how do our first doctors feel? Let’s ask Jay. "It's amazing to look back and see what has tran­ spired. It's been a very rewarding choice, even­ thing I was looking for. I was very fortunate to be in the first class. I'd do anything for the school!" Jennifer worked in a retail pharmacy and found that the local stores “are pleased that the school was started and are happy to provide internships.” She carried out the pharmacy' lech role. “Il was very satisfying to consult with patients on diseases and drug interactions." In the third year-(P-4), they delve deeper into what Dr. Lin calls “service learning” with a longitudinal care program, working with the Visiting Nurses Association, Healthspan of Mercy (with indigent patients) and the Wyoming County Office of Aging. "Each student is linked to a patient for a year. They apply what they are taught in class. More importantly, they learn about the "professional process,” to understand what it takes to develop professional relationship with a patient, including understanding why patients don’t take their medi­ cines and how to overcome that." They learn and provide a service at the same time, she said. Inlereiisapbn^rx' Darning is crucD'! fa k.’Pff-'S picture i t ib; r "Each student is linked to a patient for a year. They apply what they are taught in class. More importantly, they learn about the "professional process." to understand what it takes to develop a professional relationship with a patient, including understanding why patients don 'i take their medicines and bow to overcome that. " Dr. ilurity /At.. a th- prop:..nrof Pi,a1 mu-MtiCfll '-Jeiiw. fixiih-r; ftu-ittr tp<horn 11,'tbia i'.o'.cdrmh (P-l) andjozlca '.tsdLan (P- l / it h:!‘- ill lab utahug n pen ft,ir. -II:-. J rare Is'rs iltlraihvdleui'/iing. �WILKES UNIVERSE Calendar of Events A Iu mn i Alumni in Florida and Georgia Show President Breiseth Some Southern Hospitality Catherine DDeAngelis, M-D- ‘65 Begins New Century with New Challenge Wscranton. Ba. nation C^-.ne D- CHAPTEfO/zZ ■v-rrTElcome our newest member — the W Lackawanna County Alumni -r> resident Brcisedt and Paul Strunk, Vice President for Alumni, Development, and 1 University Relations, received a warm welcome from alumni on their annual trip to visit alumni down south. xx^Tilkes congratulates former Trustee aod dj_ Chapter. Chapter president is Jim Burke •90. wmy Sosik ‘98 is co-vice president with Anne-Marie Howells. Eric Chase is treasurer and Denise Kowalski is secretary. OeAngeHs^onber^"^^ Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner April 15 5:30 p.m. mlkes Trustee Beverly Hlscox ‘58 presents Angelis wilH Hw 19S6 /9S6 EugeneS. EngeneS. Farley Earle)' trial Alumni Award. Memo> Marts Center, Hall ofFame Room Spring Commencement May 20 11:15 a~m. Fenner Quadrangle the Scranton State General Hospital School of Nut^^OcAngelis earned a bachelor of ansdegree ‘in Nursing from Wilkes. She also holds a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of r Medicine and a master’s of Public Health degree from ■ received a National Institute of Health Fellowship. ■ Mrs. Breiseth joined her husband and Paul for a gathering at the Olde Towne Athletic Club tn Atlanta. ' June 2-4 Honoris: Causa, upon Her in Young Alumni Beach Bash » 1994 Alumni’s New Director is an Old Friend July 8 Bar Anticipation, Belmar, NJ. BUJC Alumnae Luncheon July 19 11:30 a.m. ennie Bullock has had quite a year. After three years as Assistant Director for Alumni Relations, she was promoted to Director last fall. After taking over the reigns from Sandy Nicholas M’85, she got a new assistant And, after getting married in December, she’s got a new last name. Jennie Powell's experience and Sherry Wright’s energy are die perfect combination for taking the Alumni Association into the 21st century. As Assistant Director, Jennie established a young alumni pro­ gram for recent graduates, implemented a mentoring program with die alumni board for students and alumni, assisted in estab- October 6-7 Newly appointed Assistant Director for Alumni Relations. Sherry Wright (left), and Director Jennie Powell (right) We’re Throwing a fishing an alumni chapter program dial includes seven orga­ nized and active chapters, created and maintained alumni web and You’re Invited pages, and initiated efforts with Harris B. Publishing to set up the on-line alumni community. Sherry comes to Wilkes after serving as Director of the Volunteers of America’s Caring Alternatives Program Resource Center for Women and their Families. Prior to that, she worked Homecoming Weekend rphe young and young at heart are invit1 ed to attend the Young Alumni Beach Bash on July 8 al Bar Anticipation In Belmar, New Jersey. King s College, College Mlserlcordia, Lehigh Cnhtrsltyand Lafayette University •will join us al the shore Help make the Colonels look good as we challenge them to . a Spirited beach volleyball game. (t time was had by all at the Collier Athletic in Naples Florida. I ^completing the Registered Nurse pmgnrm at Han ard Graduate School of Public Health, where she g Reunion Weekend Their first event was a post-game party at Farley’s Restaurant which followed the Wilkes vs. University of Scranton men’s basketball game. Wilkes came out on top 67-62. \AAflI UFQ mi P^^iM1Medical as a Guardianship Caseworker for the Family Service Association’s Guardianship Program. She graduated summa cum laude from King’s College, earning a bachelor of science degree In Gerontology in 1995. She was also named the school S 1996 Outstanding Adult Learner, and received The Thomas Visglllo, Jr., M.D,./Victor E. Cenion/x- Memorial Award for Achievement in Studies on Aging. our n a I Alumni in the Altamonte Springs area in Florida attended a dinner al the Embassy Suites Orlando North hotel. / Alumni Association \ Cooks Up *' \ FundRaising (1 Idea I J rrthe Alumni Association is collecting JL recipes from alumni for a Wilkes Alumni Cookbook. When finished, it will be available for purchase, with all pro­ ceeds to support the association. Andrea Petrasek *69 is the chair of the Cookbook Committee. Suzanne Keller ‘78, Tracy Goneb Zarula ‘90, Thea Escarge ‘70, and Rosa Khalife McCracken ‘79 are also committee members. If you would like to submit your favorite recipes, send them to The Alumni Office, P.O. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 or email to [alumail@coIoneLcsc.wilkes.edu]. The Luzerne County Chapter has adopted a piece of road in the Crestwood Industrial Park in Mountaintop for Pennsylvania’s Adopl-AHighway Program. Coordinated by Darren Hack ‘93. alumni gathered on November 15 to pick up trash along the roadway. Afterward, lunch was held at the Munson Fieldhouse prior to the Wilkes vs. King's College football game. On December 1. alumni took in the holiday season in a festively deco­ rated Alumni House for a Wine & Cheese Tasting, followed by die Wilkes student Jazz Concert in the Darte Center. Finishing out 1999 was a trip to the new W-B/Scranton Penguins Ice Hockey game. Tickets sold out quickly as over ISO alumni and friends took in the game. Afterward, Damon s Restaurant, in Avoca, hosted die crowd lor appetizers and drink specials. The Philadelphia Chapter met on December 1 at the Valle}- Forge Radisson Hotel to make plans for 2000. Future plans will include a Happy Ilour/Business Card Exchange, a Wine & Cheese Tasting, and a gathering at The Tree House at Ute Philadelphia Zoo. IvJriSCsU. •>>'. /Jr . New York City Chapter alumni set sail on September 17 aboard the Circle Line Cruise for a ride around Receiving the degree Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa, were Wilkes alumnus Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr. ‘68, Biology professor at Muhlenberg College (pictured above); Senator Charles Lemmond, of Dallas, Pa.; and Senator Raphael J. Musto, of Pittston, Pa. Four years after joining the faculty of Muhlenberg College, Klem received die Lindback Awardfor Teaching Excellence. His teaching has and continues to be guided by a passion to enrich by Informing, stimulating curiosity and creativity, and instilling environmental respon­ sibility In those he teaches. Klein’s current research consists of field biology, specifically ornithology, the study of birds, ethology, the biological study of behavior, anil biometrics. It examines the harm human beings unwillingly pose to birds, anil specifically Io the lethal hazard of plate glass. His commitment to this study stems from the importance for avian conservation and biodiversity. Keynote speaker for Commencement was English Professor. Dr. Patricia B. Henman. One ot ’he most respected and beloved teachers on campus, she W.is chosen by her peers to receive the 1998-1999 Caqirntcr OuLstanillng Teacher Awanl. Manhattan. Despite Hurricane Floyd that shut the city down the day before, our crew of alumni were brave and had a great time. The Harrisburg Chapter is planning an Alienberry Theater Event for May 26. Washington. D.C. Chapter meeting is scheduled for Xpnl 1". �II WILK E S UNIVERSE A 1 » >n n i ZS3 Alumni 1962 Robert L. Evans, Sr., and his brother, Richard ‘72, Started Cash Flow Panners, providing check payment by phone, email and fax for businesses. He resides in Wilkes-Barre. Homecon^^ n o 0 Bill Goldsworthy 76 Alumni Association President (far left), and Paul O’Hop, Vice President, Business Affairs & AuxiliaryEnterprises (far right) pose with the win­ ning alumni trio of Wally Pilger ’96 from Dallas. Pa., Mark Daries 97 from Kingston. Pa.. and Bill Pastewait ’97 from Clifton, N.J. They captured first place in tiie 1st flight at the Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament 0.0. 0 Q r' e Q 0 ,i-S io 11’ 0 9' 1 ^■L-.e McMahon 5. J Al Nicholas 57 Rna Pitzyerald flj.fl /<» n -55 Prank Radaezareki ---- .. Ralston, and Bob flail 51 pose u itb their banner al ih' fifth Quarter cdcbrulMi at Murrays fan. .• BACHELORS Dr. Raphael J. Bonita joined the Boanl of Directors of KePRO, a health care information compa­ ny. Raphael specializes in internal medicine and prac­ tices at the Wyoming Valley Health Care System and the John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. 1937 JTi I l □I 1968 n Q ®I Jll Marjorie (Honeywell) Cummins was honored at an Open House at the home of her son and his wife, Scott and Nancy Dietterick, and their daughters Jennifer and Julie, in Kingston. Pa. Marjorie resides in Mason, Michigan. William T. Merriman received the 1998 Presidential Distinguished Executive Rank Award, the highest award given in die Federal Civil Sen-ice. It is presented to members of the Senior Executive Service for outstanding government sen-ice. He resides in Springfield, Va., will) his wife and two sons. 1943-44 John A. Horner, aviation cadet, is vice president of tlie 6tli C.T.D. U.SAA.C., known as the “Flyboys." John is also a retired educator currently living in x£iZ Forked River, N.J. ®197O Dr. Mary Agnes Kaiser is a member of the Executive Committee of the Chromatography Forum of tlie Delaware Valley- and is secretary- of the Governing Board of tlie Eastern Analytical Symposium, Inc. Mary resides in Newark, Del. 1949 Eleanor (Krute) Hickman is working for the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, as a recruiting assistant She lives in Morristown, Ariz. Sherbunre^ 1971 Clayton J. Karambelas was appointed to the Luzerne Count}' Business Development Board of LA Bank, NA. He also chairs the planning commission of tire Municipality of Kingston, where he resides with wife Teresa. Andrew Sinnott was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton, Pa. Reverend Sinnott completed his preparatory studies for the priesthood at Pope John XXI11 National Seminary in Weston, Mass., where he received a master of divinity degree. O’950 . on the -a Dover. N.J., take a last look down on “the pit" during the Farewell to Pickering Party. Jarrad Max, of Allentown, Pa. team under Coach George Ralston was made by Dr. Gayle Jones ‘56._____________ »•-—-■j—-- Wayne P. Yetter, chief operating officer at IMS HEALTH, was appointed to the Boanl of Directors for the hiopharmaceutlEd company, Transkaryolic Therapies, Inc. ■p ecent graduates and former Pickering Hall residents Mike Rosi Jt\. 99, from Athens, Pa., and Christopher Thompson '99, from ' Goldsworthy and O’Hop pose with first place winners in the 2nd flight: (from left to right after O’Hop) Sean Malloy, from Harleysville, Pa., Pat Malloy 70 from Harleysville, and Dan Malloy '69 from Newton. N.J. First place winners in the 3rd flight were Joe Mangan (second from left), from Wilkes-Barre, Mike Malkemes (third from left), from Mountaintop, Ken Hanadel (third from left), from Luzerne, and Donald Smith (second from right), from Wilkes-Barre. Goldsworthy (far left) and O'Hop (far right) congratulated the win­ ners. 1967 New Parents: Get Your Free Wilkes Baby Bib! thank you for all your support and for keeping s apprised of your personal and professional achievements. bibs are white with blue design and logo. Gel your little Colonel a bib today! T^or their 50-plus years of distinguished service each to Wilkes J? University, Joseph H. Kanner ‘49 and Dr, Robert C. Riley 'zt8 received the Colonels ofExcellence Award during Homecoming Weekend. “As classmates together, colleagues together, and close friends, it is fitting that we honored bodi of these great gentlemen together," said President Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth. “And while each man had very' different personalities and styles of teaching, both are remembered for their superior teaching. They have inspired many of our alumni to pursue psychology as a career and broadened the horizons of others that simply had them for class." Known for his wit and humor across campus, Kanner taught Psychology-, was Director of Testing, and served as a mentor and advisor to students, faculty and staff at Wilkes. He earned professor emeritus status in June, 1992. Riley was the second person in Wilkes history to chair the Psychology department and is credited with having the most influence on the development of the psychology' program. "f' W President Breisetb, Dr. Robert C. Riley -Id. Josc/)b //. Kanner -19, rindAlumniAssociation President Bill Goldsworthy '76 1972 David L. Capin was elected to the Chairman's Council of Prudential Securities. David resides in Kingston. Catherine Chandler-Oliveira announces the birth of twin granddaughters, Martika and Shaela. 1953 Dave Roberts was promoted to an infectious disease specialist with Aventis Pharma North America at The Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University Hospitals of Cleveland. He resides in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. David B. Whitey founded The Pealing Chord, a non-profit resource of religious music, religious dance, and religious metrical or rhymed poetry for compilers, composers/arrangers, authors, adapters/translators, national and loc:tl planners, cler­ gy-training professors, and indexers. Charles Wetzel is a certified financial planner and manages two offices for Gilman and Ciocia Tax and Financial Planning, in BelAir and Baltimore, Md. 1957 1973 Bcttijane (Long) Eisenpreis had her second book, "Coping with Scoliosis," published and her first book, "Coping: A Young Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer Prevention," is in its second edition, revised with new material. Nancy Dene Adler is the senior litigation paralegal for the Law Offices of J.Donaldson. She resides in Louisville, Colo. med The Law Office of Kim Kim MacCloskey open MacCloskey, in Rockford,1, 111. She handles plaintiffs’ personal Injury and worker s compensation cases. Kim invites her classmates to contact her at KimMackiw@aol.com. or www.illinoisinjury-attomey.com Leslie P. Weiner, M.D., is on sabbatical at Cal Tech, learning how- to store DNA on microchips. He is also chairman of neurology at USC Medical School and organizer of new- neurogenetics institute. 1959 1974 Marion J. (Christopher) Balish now resides in North Carieston, S.C. \ 2 X Ellen (Fcuerman) Cohen achieved national board certification as an early adolescence/science educator. She resides in Boca Raton. Flor. Mary Louise (Spinelli) Casella is a retired eacher with tlie Chenango Forks .School District. »liighamlon, N.Y. She resides in Endwvll. N.Y. Richard Masi, a data pnKessing and keyboarding teacher in the Cinnaminson Township Schools in N.J.. Steve J. Lovett received the National Safety was picked to appear in a statewide Pride in Public jOUnciFs Distinguished Sen-ice to Safety Awanl. It is Education 'IV ad for New Jersey public schools. Rick uie highest honor bestowed on an individual by the resides in Delran. N.J. r °|U|I1C’ *n ^’Rtiition of outstanding service In the eld of safcty Sieve resides in Earlysville. Va. 1^01975 REUNION’ ^YEARJ E<1 McCafferty was named a Fellow of the bltt'ti-ochemlcal Society. 1 le resides in Alexandria. Va. | Nancy S. (Schultz) Kcrstetcr M'77 is an equip­ ment builder advisor for ExxonMobil and resides in Bristow, Va. ! o urn a I Fran (Gcncllo) Langan, Ed.D., was promoted to chair of the division of social behavior sciences at Keystone College. 1976 Doreene (Psikus) Gonick is a music teacher with Hingham Middle School, in Hingham, Mass., and she received an MAT. degree in Creative Arts from Bridgewater State. Doreene resides in Stoughton. Mass., with husband Marc and son Joshua. Leonard J. Shatkus, Jr. was installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, in Towanda, Pa. He resides in Macedonia. Pa., with wife Gail. William B. Urosevich, D.O., associate professor of biology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, in Williamsport, Pa., has been named the United Slates Army Reserve Optometry Consultant to the Surgeon General of the Army. 1977 Lisa Waznik Andrejko earned a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigli University, where she is an adjunct professor of Education. Lisa is also an adjunct professor of instruc­ tional technology at Allentown College of SL Francis de Sales, and she published an article in the "Journal of Staff Development," The Case for Teacher Portfolios. 1978 Michael A. Heller was elected president of Habitat for Humanity of the Marshall, Texas Area and chair­ man of the Board of Directors. Joseph L. McDonough, a financial adviser for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, qualified for a National Sales Directors Award. He resides in Kingston, Pa. Peggy (Schutz) Mullin was appointed art teacher at West Side Area Vocational Technical School in Pringle, Pa. She was also named the Times Leader newspaper’s Artist of the Week, after being nominated by one of her former students. She resides in WilkesBarre with husband Neil *78 and daughters Amanda and Emily. Alumni Close-Up Dr. David A. Ralston ‘69 Accepts Chair at U of Oklahoma With his recent appointment as the Michael F. Price Chair of International Business at tlie University of Oklahoma. Dr. David A. Ralston ‘69 carries on his family's legacy of devotion to higher education. A resident of Tolland. Connecticut. David is the son of Wilkes's beloved Dr. and Mrs. George Ralston, of Wilkes-Barre. Considered one of the world's leading scholars tn glob­ al economics, David s work has taken him around the world. In China, Hong Kong. Russia and Vietnam, he conducted management development and c<>rpur.ile enhancement programs. While working in the l niversity of Connecticut s Department of Management, David taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong for two years. And, he was a visiting professor of international business at the I noersih of Auckland and the Colin McMillan Professor for Collegiate Renewal al Eastern New Mexico I niversty Outside of class. David donates his time to serving on the editorial boards of hunud afInternal'.'uai Business Studies and theJournal o/Tlt.ru/Bns Ik- is also an international gr.tnt reviewer for the I nited Stoles Department of Education. �W I L K E S I;- / S . _ UNIVERSE 1979 Alumni Alumni Close-Up Karen (Lucchesi) Bostroni and ,lusbant*Brian announce the birth of their son. .\nthony Alexander: Karen is a marketing manager for Tioga State Bank, in Spencer, N.Y. They reside in Ithaca. N.Y. ------ H z’ Gary Meluscn and wife Cadierine — announce the birth of son Drexv Phillip. They' reside at Hr “ -v Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. Carl R. Sosnowski, Jr. and wife Cynthia I yn announce the birtli of daughter Carly Lyn Thev i in Coconut Creek, Flor. * n&lde Rosa KIialife-McCracken is a music teacher for K-6 students at Dr. David Kistler Elementary’ School in Wilkes-Barre. She resides in West Pittston, Pa. S)1980 Richard Paciej, Ph.D., announces the birtli of son Christopher Edmund. Richard, wife Judy, and sons Midiael and Christopher, reside in Gladstone, N.J. I Linda C. (Leppert) Scaz. Ph.D., director of Mercy Health Partners Hospice, had a study published in the Journal for Nurses in Staff Development Her study was tilled, “Current Transcultural Education Programs for RNs in Selected Pennsylvania Home Health Agencies." Linda and husband Kenneth reside in Pittston, Pa. They have two children. Kendra and Atty. Ken. Barbara (Pirrclla) Sico is director of Bayada Nurses in Pittston, Pa., where she resides with husband Bob and daughter Giavanna. 1981 Virginia (Martin) Crossin M’85 announces the birtli of daughter Elizabeth. Thev reside in Kingston Pa. Patricia (Charney) Davis was promoted to chair of the Division of Business, Office Technology, and Hospitality at Keystone College. I Patrick B. Ruda retired as middle school health and physical education teacher and athletic director after 32 years with the Greencastle-Antrim School District. Kimberleyr D. Williams is now Kimberley W. Ragheb and rresides in Ashbum, Va. 1982 Dr. Lisa (Shcrbin) Allen, an internist and rheumatologist practicing at Lancaster Rheumatology Associates, was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine. Lisa was recognized for her achievements in interna] medicine and the specialty of adult medical care. Helen Gorgas married Midiael Goulding. They announce the birtli of daughter Sarah Jane. They reside in Portland, .Maine. I Jane (Ciprich) Ryan is an instructor in a Computerized Medical Office Assistant program at Star Technical Institute. She resides in Laceyville, Pa. Tony Vlahovic is the owner of Momentum Fitness L.LC. He completed an alliance with Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York, N.Y. to create a physical tlierapy/wvllness center. Molly (Sammon) Yordy and husband Victor announce die birth of son Steven Michael. They reside in West Pittston, Pa. Donna (OToolc) Sedor is an Accredited R,„, Communicator (ABC), a designation awards bv m International Association of Business Conimi • UK* She is communications director for Greater Barre Chamber of Business and Industry. * 1986 Kathleen Hcrpich married Richard Joyce. She is director of curriculum for St. Peter the Apostle Schools in New Brunswick, N.J. Kathleen and Richard reside in Colonia, N.J. Nancy Valente married Frederick Neil Payne. They announce the birtli of twin daugliters Brianna Frances and Danielle Taylor. Nancy is a nurse anesthetist at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, N.C., where tliey also reside Jo u Leji to right-Jennie Powell, alumni director, Bill Goldsworthy '76, alumni association president, Leonard C. Costello, Jr. '77, Jim Harrington, chairperson ofthe department of visual andperforming arts Leonard Costello, Jr. '77 Preserves Legacy of Wilkes College Band Music In honor of the alumni who participated in the Wilkes College Band from 1972-1977, fellow band mate Leonard C. Costello, Jr. *77 made sure a permanent record of their music was preserved for them and for generations to come. During the 1997 Christmas season, Leonard came across some cassette recordings of the Wilkes Band from his student days. These tracks, combined witli audience tapes donated by Mark Dubik *76, were cleaned up, edited, digitally remastered, and put on compact digital audio discs, fronard was able to restore the sound on the tapes to a level that would not only be acceptable to him, but to those who would listen to them. “Tiie music we played was too good to just be for­ gotten and left in the past,” said Leonard. “A main purpose of this project was that die Wilkes College Band music, at least during the time I spent at Wilkes, would exist with alumni, and would be a legacy to all those who gave so much time and tal­ ent to the Wilkes Music Department.” 1987 Kimberly (Tokach) Kellar is a registered nurse in the posl-anesdtesla care unit of St. Agnes Medical Center. Philadelphia. She resides with husband James and daughters Taylor and Hayley in Aston. Pa Thomas and Mary (Piorzga) Plergallini announce the birth of their third child, Rebecca Tom is lite director of consulting for Ryan Networks a com purer security company Mary is a family physldan al Inova Medical Group in Northern Virginia. Tom. ManRebecca. and sons TJ. and Jacob reside in Chantilly 1988 Linda Messctt counsels part time with Pastor William Davis at tiie Covenant Counseling Center in I-ansdale, Pa. She resides in Souderton, Pa. Glenn R. Whiteman is pursuing a principal’s certi­ fication. He is a Biology teacher and head xvrestling coach in the Allentoxvn School District. Glenn, wife Nidia and daughter Jada Lynn reside in Lehighton, Pa. Dave Zaborsliy works for die Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna. Pa. He resides in Moscow, Pa. 1989 Deborah (Miller) Renner and husband Andrew *90 announce the birth of their second daughter, Cassandra Elizabeth. They and daughter Charlotte reside in Royersford, Pa. Jeffrey D. Seamans was elected regional vice presi­ According to Leonard, die music featured on die dent of the Technology Education Association of diree volumes is a wide representation of the concert Pennsylvania. band repertoire performed by tile Wilkes College Band — ranging from orchestra transcriptions for [REUNION] . band, to music written exclusively for the concert 1990 band medium, as well as pop and seasonal music. Carl Charnetski married Karen Ann Reiss. He is employed by PSU Geisinger. They reside in Leonard played clarinet in the band and various other musical groups and ensembles at Wilkes. He Shavenoxvn, Pa. resides In West Pittston, Pa., with wife Kristen and Brian Farbanish and wife Cheryl announce the daughter Carlane Noel. birth of a second daughter. They reside in Rockaway Township, N.J. practices at Clarion Hospital and resides in Clarion, Dr. John Rainier), D.P.M.. and wife Kathleen 85 announce the birth of son John Nicholas. They S*: ”y Marie, in Put,,.™' 1984 a™l tai™ in a! 1983 :U,d K°nnlC Carol iu“l iuo daughters Dr. Bart Matson was elected aS a Fellow of the REUM ON* 1985 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a partner in Women's Healthcare of Clarion Inrani. she m.ld« i(, |,X Carol (Reinhard) Harding and husband Jason announce the birth of son Jacob. They, and daughter Megan, reside in Exeter, Pa. Lynda M. Pluschau married Joseph Witcoski. Lynda is a women’s health nurse practitioner for Summit Medical Group, Watchung, N.J. She received an M.S.N. degree from the University of .Medicine and Dentistry’ of New Jersey. She and Joseph reside in Bridgewater, N.J. Michael Eric Seehennan M’97 xx-as named acad­ emic dean at the Academy of Medical Arts and Business in Harrisburg, Pa., where he also resides. Stanley Zaneski and wife Linda (O’Boyle) *91 announce the birth of son Stanley John HL Linda is the nursing home administrator for the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System. Tliey reside, with daughter Rebecca Lynn, in Wilkes-Barre. 1991 °f U,l! Michelle Barry is a travel operating room rfglMenxi nurse for Cross Country Staffing in Boca Raton, Fla. She resides in Charleston, S.C. Alumni Close-Up John E Pirich.Jr. married Clarissa Grim and announces the birtli of son Alexander John. John is a senior credit officer for Chevy chase Bank, m Camp Hill, Pa. They reside in Biglerville, Pa. Andrew MorreU ‘89 prepares to Make History as New Program Manager for Dr. Brian D. Wright married Denise Maria Staffa. They reside in Herehey, Pa. 1993 Brian C. Banks married Molly A. Boyle. They reside in Dallas, Pa. Karen L. Dock married Shawn T. Cochran (attended *89-’91). Karen is director of Annual Giving at Valdosta State University. Shawn is a captain in the USAF, HH-60 Search and Rescue pilot at Moodv Air Force Base. They reside in Valdosta, Ga. NPR Among Ms mw reponsIMHUes as the new program manager for one of two brand new satellite radio channels produced by National Public Radio (NPR). in Washington, D.C., Andrew Morrell 89 is creat,ng the first 24 hour a day/seven days a week turnkey program service In NPR's history. The channel will be distributed on Sirius Satellite Radio network, consist­ ing of 100 different program channels. 50 music and 50 news and information channels. The service is expected to debut in 2000. Additionally, Andrew is responsible for assembling the channel's prognun schedule, determining acquisition strategies, cultivating new programming ideas, and jublic radio talent and jprograms. incubating future public An ambitious goal indeed, Indeed, but well within the reach of such a seasoned radio veteran as Andrew. Catherine Kapcoe married William D'Alessio. They reside in Woodbridge, N.J. Christopher J. Marzzacco joined the law firm of Wiley, Lenox & Colgan, P.C., in the Harrisburg area. He will practice in Carbondale, Pa., and Harrisburg, where he resides with wife Jennifer and two daughters Jordan and Abigail. Bonnie (Howell) Patackis received a doctorate in molecular biology from Lehigh University and moved to Durham, N.C., to pursue a post doctoral position at the University of Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her husband, Chris ‘94, is an environmental engineer for the con­ sulting firm of Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc., in Raleigh, N.C. While he was program director of New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR), tiie station won nearly two dozen individual awards for national and statewide news coverage. Andrew joined NHPR in July of 1997 as a production director, but quickly took on tiie added duties of music director and operations director, before earning his promotion. 1994 Nicole Meredith Corba married Kenneth Marc Wallace. They reside in Dallas, Pa. John Dorunda, Lt., is a physician in die United States Navy, based in Pensacola, Flor. Andrew’s career in public radio has its roots in Northeast Pennsylvania (NEPA), with WV1A-FM. An accomplished percussionist in his spare time, he worked as a producer and host of classical, jazz and AXA music. In 1990. Andrew moved to San Francisco to sene as assistant producer of “Music From the Hearts of Space," but returned to NEPA and WVLA in late 1991. Jennifer Spitzer married Michael Lisowski. She also received a master's degree in educational leader­ ship with an elementary and secondary principal certi­ fication from Wilkes. Having mastered the realm of digital editing in San Fran, Andrew’ branched out into the world of the Internet in 1993. Within two years, he developed the first Public Television program in the state to focus on the Internet, and subsequently designed and [reunion! scripted the station website. kVEAllJ William Hanigan and wife Cindy announce the birth of their first child, son William Rvan. Bill is vice president of mutual fund distribution for Alliance Capital Management They reside in Grosse Pointe Park, Ml. Kathleen (Granko) Lettieri is a public relations adnurastratortvlth Penn Millen, Insurance Company, JMlkes-Bam... She and husband James reside in Taylor, Dr. Bernard A. Novabilski joined die staff of Vln Rivers Podiatry’, Boyertown, Pa. ' , ^PugI,a) Smitli and husband Richard the birth of daughter Madison Nicole. Thev in Kutztown, Pa. (LaMor,e) Wrobleski. CPA, and her hus- ^resXta““paflh*MnJ“^hGan’'’ 1992 'Who Aycrs announces the birth of “■tighter Renee Nicole. grad,, sri""11” 'ni"TW Keni,y °'liri'-,n- She Is a 6th Schoo! biMN?' h'k-Z f"r lhu W>'omin8 Valley West IMwatthville, Pa 11k> ,Wille in Judith Durilla Ociirietor received a doctorate in biochemistry from Ohio State University. She is employed by the University of Florida as a post-doctor­ al research associate at the Whitney Marine Laboratory in SL Augustine, where she resides with husband Shawn D. 1995 Lori Courtney Bantel is 4th grade teacher with the Wyoming Valley West School District in Plymouth, Pa. She received a master's degree in reading from King's College and works with the community organization FAST. (Families And Schools Together). Jean M. Hemmer got married. Her new last name is Gaudioso. Thomas Joseph Killino received a juris doctorate from Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Del. He resides in Taylor, Pa. Devin O. Licklider xx’as promoted to Captain in the Marine Corps xvhile serving aboard tiie USS Kearearge, an assault carrier deployed to the Adriatic Sea. Timothy Rausenberger is a music teacher at Ramapo Ridge Middle School in Mahwah, N.J., where he is also director of choral activities and die jazz band. He founded the Bergenfield (N.J.) Community Band and is also the music director/conductor of the Ramapo Wind Symphony, a community band in Mahxx-ali, N.J. Tim also maintains a private bass and voice studio and resides in Dumont, N.J. Tracy J- Tighe married Richard Devens. 1996 Karen M. Bednarczyk received a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies from Virginia Itch. She is the frogram coordinator for stu­ dent actixities at the University ol South Florida, and resides in Tampa. Ronald Kopcho II and wife Lisa (Tinney) *97 reside m Newark, Dela. She is a staff scientist for DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co.. Wilmington, Dela., and is currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Delaware. Marci Elizabeth McDade earned a master of sci­ ence degree in secondary school counseling from the University of Scranton. She also completed a 600-hour internship as pan of the CACREP program require­ ment and graduated wtth disunion. Mara resides in Scranton. Pa. Lawrence Robert Roman in married Michele Lynn Gulick. He is pursuing a master of business administration degree a Wilkes. They reside in Drums, Pa. Tim Williams leaches second grade at die Gilbert Magnet School for Communication and Performing Arts, Las Vegas, Nev. He also teaches dance and other artistic pursuits as pan of their performing arts cur­ riculum. He resides in Las Vegas. 1997 Shayla (Slusser) Vcrtucci and husband Matthew are hosting a German exchange student, Julia Hasert. They reside in Williamsport, Pa. 1998 Margie Greskewicz accepted a leaching assistant­ ship in the College of Arts and Sciences at Drexel University, Philadelphia. She is pursuing a master of science degree in technical and science communica­ tion at Drexel. Regina Tarone passed the Certified Public Accounting exam, scoring one of the highest gratis in the slate. She is an auditor with the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche in the World Financial Center, NewYork, N.Y. Alumni Close-Up Friendship Knows No Limit for “The Girls’” Girls (Starting from top left and clockwise) Lauren Valentine Walachy, Erin Elizabeth Connolly, Allison Katherine Connolly and Mary kate Juliano share a very special connection. Tliey have never stepped foot in a Wilkes classroom or eaten in the cafeteria, but it is because of Wilkes that they are friends. They are the daughters of Wilkes alumnae Valerie (Sweeney) Walachy, Karen (Donohue) Connolly, and Karen (Finn) Juliano, known around campus as “Hie Giris" until their graduation in 1990 and 1991. Valerie ‘90 and her husband. Andrew; reside in Roebling. N.J. They are both tax investigators for the Stale of New Jersey Department of Treasury. Division of Taxation Valerie is currently investigating in the Special Procedures Section of Bankruptcy for the state of New Jersey. "Along with my degree from Viilkes. 1 xx’as also lucky to walk away with the be>t fnends 1 could ever ask foe" said Valerie. Karen ’90 is married to husband Chris *88. She worked for ATCTW ireless Serxices Human Resources Department for eigbit years and recently stopped working alter the birth of their second daughter. Allison. She is a ‘slay at home" mom with daughters Mlison and Enn -and plans tii return back to school this fall to obtain a teaching cer­ tification. hoping to teach preschool and kindergarten. Chris works for Nalco Chemical Company New \ork Qty as a salts engineer Karen '91 is an :uxount executive in MarketutgN. Commercial I ndi'rwniingfurTr.r.elt’is Proper!} & Casualty, in Morris Plains. N.J. Her husband Pad is an architect with the firm E Fernandez ALA in ■ niun City, N.J. They reside with tLiughter Marykite in Nutley. N J �WILKES UNIVERSE A I u m ni Jo Finding our Friends MASTER’S NOTES 1971 Carolyn B. Jones was named an Exemplary Teacher by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of die United Methodist Church. She teaches physics, chemistry. astronomy, is vaisity golf coach and serves as secretary of die faculty at Wyoming Seminary Upper School, in Kingston, Pa. She resides in Wilkes-Barre. 1988 Susan (Murray) Wajda is an assistant professor in dental hygiene at die Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pa. She has also been Children’s Dental Health Month chairperson with North Central Dental Hygiene Association for the past several years. Susan was nominated and entered into the 1998 publication of Who’s Who /Among College Teachers. She resides in /Allenwood, Pit, with husband Frank and daughter Brynn. 1989 William M. Jones graduated with distinction from the /American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking, a three-year program for bank executives. He is vice president and com­ munity development manager at PNC Bank. William resides in Mountaintop, Pa. 1992 Thomas L. Campbell was named vice president of development at Allentown College of SL Francis de Sales. Center Valley, Pa. He is also a member of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives and Rotary International, and sen es on the board of the Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce. Wilkes lias more than 375 alumni who are considered lost or missing. If you know the whereabo—- -*• lowing alumni, please contact foe Development Services Office al l-800-\\7ILKES-U, extension 4312 Ul U Wilkes University, P.O. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18766. If you prefer, email any information io °T Wnte to alumnipub@wilkes.edu 1950 Elena Mendel 1975 John Joseph Loftus Bernard Edward Naresky Tarek Moussa Aboul-Hawa John Andrew Martin John Andrew Pikas Youssouf Djibrine Banguita Paul Zlonkevicz John Joseph Pitman Robert Louis Bernhard! 1955 John Pregmon I,ee Reese Isaac Joan Anne Prime David Kulick Joan Christine Perash Larry Dean Rhinard Saiyood Nareesrisawaski Clement Narcis Pietrzak Marjorie Louise Rhinard Robert H. Potter I960 Mariann Rosnick Amir Shahi-Fakhr Michael Angelo Piccaretta George Donald Kaye Betnun Ross Robert Joseph Zukauskas 1965 Debondi C. Ruffbio 1980 A. John Abraham Joseph Michael Samecky Margaret Mary Barletta Marian Rose Baran Mary Lou Soeder 1985 Shirley Anne Bennett Susan Unger 'Fhomas Christopher Castella am John Jacob Biga James Rudolph Ward Ahmed Shameff Harris Joanne Patricia Billingsley Susan Hamel Weinberg Michael Robert Kopcho Lois Man- Butz Mary Eileen Anne Winegardner Suzanne Joan Kubilus Ronald David Cipriani 1970 Nancy J. Lane Armand Louis Balardi Heidi Elizabeth Miller John Michael Cafaly.Jr. Thomas Joseph Monsell Ambrose John Colozza.Jr. Joanne Draganchuk Jeanne Anne Fadusko Won Ryang Chung Chester Tom Pientka Sieglinde Helen Folino Joel Lee Fierman William Adam Popeleski, Jr. John Joseph Kozloski, Jr. David James Shiskowski Barbara Gallagher Joan Dorothy Gibbons 1993 Janelle A. Kaczmarek was named chief execu­ tive officer of the federal credit union at the Tobyhanna Army Depot. She resides in Inkerman. Pa. Lucy Kay Goodwin Charlotte Ann Hunt John Harold Kirschner, Jr. Henry Martin Kywak Anne Marie Lockwood Some Things Just Can’t be Thrown Away I felt my grip on die sweatshirt tighten as J low­ ered the bag into die temporary Goodwill box set up at the Midway Shopping Center. As I dropped the bag into the box, my grip got even tighter and die shirt never made its way to die bottom of the box. Instead, it got back into the truck and went home with me. Too many memories in that par­ ticular sweatshirt to have it end up in a Goodwill box. It’s a Wilkes alumni sweatshirt, navy blue with gold lettering, that 1 bought for my Dad a couple years ago. He and I both graduated from Wilkes, his degree coming from the original Bucknell University Junior College and being something of which he had always been especially proud. The sweatshirt was worn, had a couple stains on it and hadn't been properly washed in a while. Dad did his best wjtb his laundry for the three Cyprian Janies Kaphe Kwilimbe Kim William Skimak Francis Kevin Loughran /Ann Marie Elizabeth Snyder Gerald Francis Moser Mark L. TUcci Elliot Rosenbaum John Leonard Ziller Janies Hugh Williams Thomas P. Zimniski John Gower Williams, Jr. Graduates years he lived after.the death VI of 4113 his 3CUUIKJ second wife _________ blit W'llPn thinoc I. . ■ . .. ’ but when things started to look especially -f rally, Susan and 1 would discreetly take ther-’m home and give them a good washing. The Wilkes sweatshirt wasn't worn ouLside very often but was definitely a favorite of Dad’s around the house. For a couple reasons. Because it was from Wilkes. Because 1 gave it to him. And because it was so gosh dam comfortable. There are oilier articles of clothing tliat fall into the same category with the Wilkes sweatshirt. Clothing that just can’t be thrown away. Al least not by me. As for the Wilkes alumni sweatshirt, 1 kept that. And, when I wear it around lhe house like Dad did, 1 feel as much pride as he always did. by Dotty Martin ‘77. Dotty is the editor of The West Side Leader newspaper, in Wilkes-Barre. This is ,5 SU1 edited version of tier editor's Icttc ter that originally appeared in Fcbrua tary. David T. Martiiin '49 passed away on November 17, J 999. 1935 Vincent P. Loftus was a retired Chief, Quality Assurance at the Letterkenny Army Depot. He resided in Wilkes-Barre. 1942 Frank Ostapowicz was a retired physician. He received an M.D. degree from die University of Pittsburgh and was a teacher at St. Ixvuis University. He resided in Clayton, Montana. 1949 Melvin Barry was a retired salesman with the National Gypsum Company. He resided in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. 1950 Gerald Buchsbaum was employed as an accountant at Leslie Fay Manufacturing Co. for 33 years. He was a veteran of World War H In Europe, with the rank of Sergeant. He resided in Kingston, Pa. Robert A. Hughes was employed as a sales repre­ sentative by Sterling Eqiiipment, Wilkes-Barre, and later by Pengo Inc., California. He was also an Army Air Corps veteran of World War H. He resided In Dallas, Pa. 4 John D. Stark was a retired associate professor In ■jtmple University’s History Department. Hr was Ixitn and raised in West Pittston. P.l, bin had lived in Philadelphia for most of his adult lift*. 1971 Kiillicrn linn c wa*> mi < intvi.- trcieliiry for tiw RCA Corp, Mountaintop, I’u., where the also n-Jdi-d lldore ifiiitui', slit: taught bii’.li»•-.•» coune-t at Keystone Job Corps Center, Drums, Pa. Robert W. Waters was an Anny Air Corps wtrran of World War IL He played football, baseball, and wrestled for Wilkes and earned a masters degree from ’itemple University. In 1989. he retired from teaching at lhe George School, Newtown, where he coached football, baseball, and wrestling. He resided in Holland and Arrowhead Lake. 1973 Roberta F.viuin received a miutcr'a degree In lax. accounting from the University of Twinc.see, served In lhe U.S. Marine Corps, where she attained the rank of captain, and was employed as a business manager for Scrtomn Center in Knoxville, when: she also resided. 1951 James B. Davenport was a Navy veteran of World War 11, haring served as an aviation pilot in the Atlantic patrol. He attained the rank of ensign. He had been employed by Eberhard Faber Company, Mountaintop, for 12 years as a personnel director. He also worked as a therapeutic technician in the recre­ ational department for the former Retreat State Hospital, and by Danville State Hospital. He resided in Nanticoke, Pa. 1974 Robert Burnside was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary and Haverford College. For most of his career, he was • associated with Fowler, Dick ft Walker, lite Boston Stor in Wilkes-Barre. He served as assis»> Store, Lint director t advertising and public relations, man­ unuvlur of ager of the Budget Division, and ultimately vice presi­ dent and general merchandise manager until his retirement from retailing In 1980. He resided in Kingston, Pa. 1953 John Moore retired from the Navy Exchange in Corpus Christi, Tbxas, in 1997. He resided in Warwick, Rhode Island. 1977 David J. Ney was formerly employed by C.K. Coffee, Pittston, Pa. He was a member of Moose Lodge 128, and St Nicholas Church, Wilkes-Barre, where he also resided. 1955 Robert Ichtcr 1958 James VanCampen was a pnnapal teacher and founder of the Southern Regional Adult School in Manahawkin from 1960-1986. He received a master’s degree from Rutgers University and was a master sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He resided in Shohola, Pa. i960 Edward J. Bedcski was an Army veteran of post Korean War. He was self-employed as a certified public accountant, and member of American Legion, Post 350, Nanticoke. He resided In Nanticoke, Pa. Eugene Kuchinski retired as director of data processing al Luzerne County courthouse. He also had ___ kbeen employed ’ 1 as comptroller by Edelweiss Lounge, Blakeslee, where he resided. Joseph M. Mollaliun attended SL Mary’s Parochial School, Wilkes-Barre, and graduated from GAR High School and Mansfield University. He was an Army veter­ an of World War 11, and was employed by lhe Penn-Del Scliool District as an English and social studies teacher prior to retirement. Joseph Moore graduated from GAR High School and served in foe U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant He worked as a computer programmer al Mutual Faith Ministries In Mission Hill. California. He resided in llollywcxxl, Calif. David C. Polak, Sr., was a graduate of Pittston Area High School and was employed as a partner with Power Builders Construction Co., Wilkes-Barre. He resided in Duryea, Pa. John Sedon, Jr., was a graduate of Hazleton High School and earned an associate degree in accounting from King’s College. He was employed by Hollenback Cemetery Association, as superintendent He was previ­ ously employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Regional Office, Plains Township. Clement Shypulefski was a 1968 graduate of Hanover To Anship Memorial High School and was employed as a sales representative for Valiev* Chevrolet in Wilkes-Barre. He resided in Hanover Township. Harry D. Swepston, Jr., graduated from Kingston High School and attended Penn State University. He was a staff sergeant in the 109fo Field Artillery, haring served with occupational forces in Germany. Before retiring, Harry owned and operated Tech Weld, Inc., Kingston. Pa. 1992 John E. Sonn graduated from Franklin High School in Pittsburgh, and was employed as a coordinator ai the Keystone Residence, Scranton. He resided in Honesdale, Pa. Gloria A- Win was a graduate of Nanticoke I ligh School and the Nesbitt Hospital of Nursing. Kingston, Pa. She was emplot-ed in the operating room and emergency room by Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. She RSi id ir. Trudsville. Pa. Family Andrea Arnold was a graduate of Scranton Technical High School, where she earned the Scnsird Award for her voice. She was lead vocalist for Sall and Pepper and the Exact Change. She was also emriiysd at Clapp & Eisenberg and Fox & Fox. New York City. as a legal assistant for 10 years. She resided in West Pittston, Pa. 1967 Dr. Joseph I.E Jerrytone earned a D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School in 1971. He established a denial practice in 1972 and earned numerous awards, commendations, and degrees throughout his career. He resided in Dallas, Pa. Robert C. Ashman, Jr., retired in 1996 as a con­ tracted ministrator from Andritz after 26 years of employment He was a Muncy borough councilman for many years and was its current treasurer. Robert received a degree in engineering from Penn State University. He resided in Muncy, Pa. 1968 Daniel W. Davis received a two-year fellowship from foe French government to teach in France. He also served in the Peace Corps in Morocco for two years, and was employed in the Middle East for many years. He resided in Aden, Yemen. Hilda (Ostrofski) Davis attended Nesbitt Hospital vital Nursing School, Kingston. For the last 25 years, she was employed In the operating room at Holy Redeemer Hospital, Huntingdon Valley. She resided in Warminster. 1969 Cyntliia A. Jones was coordinator of the tutorial program at King's College. She previously had taught in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. She resided in Wilkes-Barre. Ms tary A. Jones was a graduate of Coughlin High :hool and was employed by lhe High Pressure Pump Set Co., Wilkes-Barre, for more than 30 years and prior to her retirement in 1989. she was employed by the D.E.S. Corp., W-B and Philadelphia. She resided in die Parsons section of W-B. 1970 Shannon Allen graduated from Kingston High School and did post graduate studies at Penn State University in Lehman. He was employed as a school teacher for the Wyoming Valley West School District for die past 30 years. Shannon resided in Forty Fort. John J. Krugci was a 1935 graduate of Wiikes-Barre Township High School, and was an Army wieran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, where he received three Bronze Stars. He was formerly emp'.cr.ed by Aniioiir ft Company and later by U S. Postal Service, W B, retiring in 1981. 1983 Elizabeth Keller Lowe died on May 13,1999, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer She grew up in Glen Ridge, N.J., and lived in Bloomfield, NJ. Elizabeth leaves her husband of 10 years, Scott, and her son, Robert, who is 3 years old. She was a stay-athome mom 1961 Donald Goobic served with the U.S. Anny m Germany, and was a guidance counselor in the Wyoming Valley West School District for 33 years before retiring. He resided in Bear Creek Tbwnship. Francis A. Kopcn graduated from Forty Fort High School in 1927. He was the owner of die Roadside Nursery in Kingston and was in die landscaping busi­ ness for more dian 50 years. He servul as a fomur tree commissioner of Forty Fort and was a member of die American Forestry Association. Memorial dona­ tions may be made to Francis A. and Maryann V. Kopen Memorial Scholarship Fund, Milkes Univcrsin. WSSKUHEElZn] i .Ar drew Winiarczyk, LLCol., graduated from High School and served in the Civilian Cocsenahan Corps and attended the Washington GE St. Louis. He also attended and graduated frem the Armor School of Fort Knox and several other ribicr. schools. He resided in Nanticoke. Wilkes Says Farewell to Elizabeth Jane Wiendl Elizabeth “Betty" Jane MlendL wife of Trustee Emeritus Joseph A. Wiendl. died on December 17,1999 after a long illness. A mass was held in St. Helen’s Church, in Westfield, New'Jersey, where she resided for 51 years. Bom in Butte. Montana. Betty was a 19*2 graduate of lite Butte Business College. She was a member of die Westfield Women’s Golf Club, a Girl Scout leader and a volunteer al die Discovery Shop and the American Cancer Society. Surviving are husband Joseph, sons Turn Halpin and Joe \\kndl. daughters Mrs. Janie Whitford. Mrs. Judy Hood and Mrs. Jackie Smith, brother Jack Cantr and 14 grindchildren. ... ci".. -•c* -.. —w . .i i �VERSE A -M Woe Is Me! The fact that I am paranoid does not mean that everyone is not against me. I assure you that there is a conspiracy' of man, woman, animal, insect, vegetable, mineral, and machine. I respectfully offer you the following factual items as conclusive proof that there is in existence a plot with purpose to disrupt my life. When 1 plan a quiet evening at home alone, invariably the telephone rings incessantly; or the neighbor's dog decides to voice his disapproval of the obnoxious teenagers across the street by a litany of loud barks; or friends show up unexpectedly, bearing videos of their latest vacation to Ocean City. If my intent is to view the Super Bowl, my TV set selects this day to cease operation, or my wife insists that I remain in the dining room, visiting with my mother-in-law, who intends to stay the week. If I choose to go to a party, it turns out to be a boring experience; if I pass it up, it turns out to be the blast of the century. w i L K E When I go to the supermarket, the person who enters before me grabs the last cart, and gets the last bag of crunchy com chips. And when I proceed to the checkout line, I never fail to select the cashier who is on the job for the first day, and the customer in front of me has decided terthou ah t s Dr. Anthony L Liuzzo to pay by a personal check which is drawn on an out-of-state bank and which needs to be completed while I am waiting. When I travel by airplane, I am always sealed in the center seat in the back of the aircraft, on my left an individual of expansive heft, and on my right an individual with a cold of severity reminiscent of the plague. And when the flight attendant asks me for my dinner order, I always select the meat that is accompanied by the soggy cauliflower, while those passengers around me have their dinners accompanied by the crispy french fries. When I transport myself in my own vehicle, and I approach a traffic signal with two cars in front of me in two different lanes, I always select to place my vehicle behind the one that is out for the scenic tour, or that stalls out just as the light turns green. Or, if I am in a hurrj', the driver in front of me is stopping to discharge a passenger who is old and feeble enough to have witnessed two millennia changes, or six children with accompanying toy's and pets, or a close relative who merits an extended goodbye. If I choose to go to a party-, it turns out to be a boring experience; if I pass it up, it turns out to be the blast of the century-. If I attend a sporting event, my favorite team loses; and the person seated in front of me, a bellicose, amateur wrestler, takes exception to my' rooting; and the person seated behind me becomes ill from excessive ingestion of beer. Even the weather participates in the conspiracy. You will oft times find me carrying umbrellas on sunny days, or walking unprotected in the rain. I should be able to forecast — after all, it always rains, sleets, or snows the day after my automobile receives its wash, wax, and expen­ sive detailing. Finally, even when I am fortunate enough to have some of my professional work published, invariably my words miss the attention of the copy editor, who winds up inadvertently deleting important and Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo is Protestor ofBusiness and Economics at Wilkes University. S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine is addressed to a graduate who no longer resides at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the corrected address, to the address above. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 111 PITTSTON, PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2000 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2000 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/6abd53a874fae0cbbcee29af936c7608.pdf 309bac7a56a7ae0e192e64cc47e074a6 PDF Text Text polk cvt'* o\rectorv volume 8 Number 1 www.wilkes.edu Thank you, Chris �On VERSE 8 • Number 1 Editor Alissa M. Antosh ’91 Director, University Relations Vaughn A. Shinkus ‘91 the Cover He stepped onto our campus and into our He Built It So We Would All Come Back hearts 17 years ago. Now as Dr. Christopher He walked dot™ the cement steps as he had so many times before. More bmes than he could of Wilkes University, his colleagues take a N. Breiseth prepares to pass on the presidency' count He approached die sidewalk with his head slightly bowed, covered with one of his trade­ moment to reflect on The Breiseth Years and mark hats. His raincoat covered his suit, accented of course with to bowtie. His leather attache’, celebrate their friend, Chris. brimming with paperwork, caused his arm to hang slightly lower than tire other. Cover photography by Snavely Associates, Ltd. WILKES UNIVERSITY Tfic power of independent tl'iinf. iiic? being spotted, as he crossed South Franklin Street and Editorial Assistants Jean Pall Bethany S. Stefanec ‘01 Kelly Lebo ‘03 (Pharm. D.) Beth Alles 03 Jill Henry ‘02 Sports Editor John Seitzinger I watched quietly from behind, never ”-----headed toward the library'. His methodic pace? was briefly interrupted as a young undergrad yeltag weekend plans to his friends on die street shifted his attention and spoke aloud, “Have IfrWS '-i IftsAFftW t i a I Pers nice weekend. Dr. Breiseth.” After raising his head and returning die greeting, he resumed his rphose of you who have come to know me over the past 17 years have probably encountered my JL scarcely concealed emotions when talking about Wilkes. In a public gathering when 1 describe the magic relationship between Wilkes students and faculty, and the difference that relationship has meant in the growth and increased opportunities for alumni, I am likely to choke up. Thus, you can appreciate how difficult it is for me to write my last Universe article as president. walk, passing the John Wilkes statue, the Bell Tower. Kirby and Chase, the Student Union, Bedford Hall. Darte, and finally, home to Jane. I’ve seen him walk across campus for the past three years. Working in the same building, I’ve The difficulty is not linked to regret. This is a perfect time both for Jane and me, as well as for Wilkes, to make a change. Seventeen years is a long time and we all need change, both individuals and institu­ tions. Many of you have heard that a position I did not seek has found me, and I am excited to be mov­ ing to Hyde Park, New York, to take on the presidency' and CEO position with the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. The historian in me will be stretched again and the administrator/fundraiser will have ample opportunity to be exercised. seen him come and go often. I didn’t know what it was about that moment in time, but for Alumni Director Jennifer Powell some reason, it touched me. Maybe it was the sun setting behind the Student Union, the warm Design Projects by Design Corporation look of relief on the students' faces now that a week’s worth of hard work was under their belts, afternoon giving way to a cool night, the stereos from the apartments permeating the street, the or that the time to play just as hard was at hand. Photography C. Salon ick Freelance Photographer Ever since President Breiseth announced his retirement. I’ve thought about that moment a lot. It didn’t hit me until I was channel-surfing one night at home. There it was. Now it all makes Administration sense to me. Christopher N. Breiseth, Ph.D. President That moment on South Franklin Street, subconsciously, reminded me of a scene in the motion picture Field ofDreams when Archie “Moonlight” Graham (Burt Lancaster) was first spotted Dr. Janies Rodechko Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs by Kevin Costner’s character Ray Kinsella. Even down to the raincoat and hat. Paul O'Hop lice Presidentfor Business Affairs andAuxiliary Enterprises edge. a man who cares about the students as if they were his own, a man who could carry the Paul Strunk Vice Presidentfor Alumni, Development, and University Relations The figure I fixated on was a brilliant man, a man people stop their conversations to acknowl­ weight of the school on his shoulders and still take a minute to look in your eyes and ask you CONTENTS Profile Pages 12-16 The Breiseth Years (1984-2001) how you’re doing. And wait eagerly for your answer. During the real-life "Doc” Graham’s 50 years as physician for the Chisholm schools, he gained Departments national recognition for his 13-year study of children’s blood pressure, as well as the love and Advisory Board respect of the entire community'. As we learn about Doc Graham through Terence Mann’s (James Earl Jones) interviews with the townspeople, we see the man instead of the brilliance, William J. Goldsworthy '76 Alumni Association President James Costanzo ’76 Paul J. Domowitch ‘77 David A. Jolley ‘78 Lawrence T. Kuhar Donna O’Toole Sedor ‘85 Sara Shone '99 The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and is distributed free to its alumni and friends. Comments, suggestions and story ideas are welcomed. Inside Cover From the Editor Memories ofPresident Breiseth the person behind the reputation. President Breiseth has, over die past 17 years, accomplished much. In this issue, we’ve brought Page 3 Presidential Perspective back many old friends whom you haven’t heard from in a while to give you that same look at our fourth president. Pages 4-9 On Camplis Dr. Joseph Bellucciputs He s elevated our college to University status. He’s increased our endowment. He’s modernized, Graduate Thacher Education beautified, and dramatically changed our campus. He’s helped implement a solid, focused, Program on the road progressive curriculum. He’s been instrumental in the establishment of the School of Pharmacy. And he’s helped the Wilkes-Barre community almost as much as Wilkes. He’s been our leader, to success our friend, and our champion. Page 10-11 Colonels of Excellence Hall of Fame Inductees University Relations Wilkes University HO. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre. PA 18766 Announced To paraphrase Doc Graham in the movie, surely if Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth had been our prestdent for a day shy of 17 years, it would have been a tragedy. Pages 17-19 Alumni Annoi nchments Don't miss Reunion Weekend2001 Sincerely, 1-800-WILKES U, ext 4770 Fax: (570) 408-7813 E-mail: alumnipnbC"wilkes.edu e ctive Page 20 The pain comes from uprooting ourselves from a community that has been so good to the Breiseths and from the Wilkes family which has become our family. As President Emeritus, I hope to stay active with Wilkes and offer my services to Dr. Joseph E. “Tim” Gilmour in way's that can be most helpful. Tim Gilmour is going to be a splendid new leader for Wilkes and I congratulate Trustee Melanie Lumia and her search committee on finding such a strong candidate. That four of the five Wilkes presidents are in touch with each other is a remarkable sign of the University's strength and stability. I continue to feel the large hand of Eugene Farley on my shoulders, guiding and encouraging me. Dr. Francis “Mike” Michelini and Dr. Robert Capin will be joining me at the May 19th Commencement when I deliver some final thoughts to our graduates, their families and friends. It will be a moment to reflect on how much Wilkes touches all our souls. There is also joy. As I look at the campus and how it has been transformed in the years since 1984.1 am both pleased and proud. The extraordinary' support of the Board of Trustees in authorizing and helping to fund the new buildings through their personal generosity is on my mind whenever 1 walk through the “new” Wilkes campus. The creativity, management skill and tenacity of Vice President Paul O’Hop guid­ ed this transformation in virtually every aspect and desen es to be acknowledged. During my many years visiting campuses throughout America and in several countries abroad, I have maintained that Wilkes University has one of the most beautiful urban campuses anywhere. The lovely homes given or sold to Wilkes over the decades by families and the distinguished new buildings built over the past two decades have combined, in concert with the outdoor Fenner Quadrangle, to create an ivy' league campus ambi­ ence that will strengthen Wilkes in the competitive times ahead. One of my greatest thrills has been watching the unsure freshmen discover the power of mental inquiry, develop analytical, inquisitive minds, and apply this newfound intellectual power to studies and handson opportunities through clinical, internship or cooperative education experiences. They graduate with both tlie competence and confidence to enter the world of work prepared to assume leadership positions in their chosen fields. Meeting these graduates as accomplished alumni, grateful for their Wilkes educa­ tion which appreciate more and more with die passing years and their own increasing success, remains the real “high” of my Wilkes experience. This will continue for the rest of my life. Finally, almost all of our progress both in the recent past and in the future requires resources. We are closing in on the $30 million objective of the Endow the Future Capital Campaign and I want to thank all of you who have helped us approach this goal. I also want to thank all of you who are in die process of considering your pledge. You will carry Wilkes over die top. To the Wilkes faculty and staff, to the trustees, to die alumni and 1 to the many friends of Wilkes University. I express the heartfelt thanks ol all die Breisedis (now expanded by one with the birth of grandson Warner Breiseth Brockman last November 13 in Baltimore) for 17 unforgettable years in support of our wonderful W ilkes students. Their deeds of love and sendee will ever swell thy fame! AlTERTHOilGirrS Do not Read While Operating Hear]’ Machinery Alissa M. Antosh ‘91 K3 ■ Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth d 3 �WILKES U N ! V E R S E ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ■ Dr. Joseph T. Bellucci A Man Ahead of His Time -rn his role as Director of Wilkes University's 1 Office of Graduate Teacher Education (GTE). Dr. Joseph T. Bellucci has turned our master's degree programs into one of the parents, I bet you wouldfind that he has been thinking ‘out of the box’ his whole life. ” Classroom Technology Targets: 'leaching professionals Benefit: Prepares educators to integrate technolo gy into their curriculum University’s fastest-growing. tjjst year alone, they7 brought in 5,000 course registrations. For the current 2000-01 academ­ ic year. 1,139 students are enrolled. The Brainchild of Joe Bellucci “If ii'e could ask Joe’s Master of Science in Education Degrees are Offered in: In November. Bellucci was the guest of honor at a special retirement luncheon hosted by his staff. They presented him with an engraved plaque that celebrated his 33 years of dedica­ tion and his innovative, visionary approach to Offered: Courses are offered on campus and at tlie Allentown School District, Bethlehem Area School District, Berks County Intermediate Unit #14, Carbon-Lehigh IU #21 and the Jim Thorpe School District, Central Susquehanna IU #16 Delaware Valley School District, Hazleton @ AtMlFreeland, Mount Carmel School District. Northwest Area School District, Northeastern Education IU #19, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District. Schuylkill IU #29, Tunkhannock Area School District, Wallenpaupack Area School District, and Wilkes-Barre Area School District. education. That visionary approach has led to the overwhelming success of the Master s in Education Programs. “Because of Joe’s ingenuity7 and entrepreneur­ Instructional Technology Targets: leaching professionals who want to become technology leaders in their schools or dis­ tricts or who intend to pursue doctorates in the field ial spirit, we can help so many teachers in Dr. Christopher ,V. ilreiseth Pennsylvania gain tlie knowledge needed to help the students of northeastern and central Pennsylvania," said Kathy Moran, interim GTE director. Offered: Some core classes can be taken at offcampus sites, but the majority of required courses must be completed on the Wilkes campus. Last year, it was announced that all Pennsylvania teachers would be required to take 180 hours of staff development courses, or six graduate courses every 5 years. In essence, this order (called Act 48) has con­ firmed what Bellucci anticipated and helped Wilkes graduate students prepare for all along - that in order for teachers to implement a successful 21st century curriculum, they need graduate training in technology, leadership, and development Taking things one step further, Bellucci has spearheaded efforts to accommodate teachers v/ho can t take classes on campus, (xmvenience is a major reason why enroll­ 5ILKES ment is so high. Tuition rate is the other. The special tuition rate for Wilkes University Graduate Education courses is based on the State .System of Higher Education scale. diversity Benefit: Prepares individuals for PA specialist cer­ tification and broad technology- leadership roles at either the building or district level Educational Development & Strategies Targets: leaching professionals Benefit: Provides graduate students with a conve­ nient, cost-effective program that meets the needs of practicing teachers by combining effective prac­ tices with theory and research Offered: Courses are offered both on campus and at Wilkes off-campus sites. Sites with classes specifi­ cally for the EDS degree are Bradford County; Chambersburg, Harrisburg /Mechanicsburg, Lancaster, Lewistown, Quakertown, Schuylkill IU 29, Wallenpaupack, and Williamsport. Educational Leadership Targets: Educators who want to earn a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership and Pennsylvania Elementary' or Secondary' Principalship Certification 'Imilon is $230 per credit, or $690 for a three- Benefit: Prepares educational leaders to work within the social community, fostering professional knowledge and skills to meet a dynamic and chal- credit graduate ED course. •••• Ref/ort of Gifts Corrections Noted nwri'l, publivlxd in die Prc.idail's Rrrjx.rl ,‘4r H diHiarn E. 'z>rdoni If.sffT.i.ie Ilnii'jrnr^ A- br r't j ,'4ftba<'| Damon IJ'Ani 7/jfki-! Club l-ouu'k-r\ Circle; G’> 'rar-! /:. ' ll:; IfJf ‘67 CJh<- Murk '■-’def, I'.'Axrn I! :Ai-h)!t 3$ Farley Club Gold Circle lenging future Offered: Courses are offered on campus and at NEIU #19, CLUJ #21, Hazleton, Bethlehem Area School District and Berks County III #14. .’•fa. John H. Shafer •'> Associates) C|„l,. i-ariey 2a,|'''rii>'-DuWher Shafer -H2 •'Liniuj. Huvak -57 Virginia Izronardl Novak "59 On campus, Wilkes also offers a Master of Science degree in Secondary Education in: Biology, Chemistry, English, History, Mathematics, and Physics. /■"r additional Information, I’lsll onr " blip://ivtvtv. milkus. edti/grtitl'll'ticberlitl ,/Z Z O n Cam a s~| Professors and Students Create Win-Win Situation for the Environment rphe days when classroom learning consisted of 1 professors solely lecturing and handing out read­ ing assignments are over, at least where the Biology, GeoEnvironmenlal Sciences, and Environmental Engineering majors are concerned. “It is difficult to understand the magnitude of an environmental problem, as well as to determine the best techniques for rectifying a problem, by just studying a picture or words on a page,” said Dr. Marleen Troy, assistant professor of Environmental Engineering. “This is not to say that the textbooks and classrooms aren’t necessary. They are. However, the learning process is greatly enhanced by having ‘real-world’ problems to analyze dial complement the traditional classroom experience.” Wilkes Students Clean Up with Water Pollution Project Dr. Ken Klemow, professor of Biology and GeoEnvironmenlal Sciences, is conducting an assessment of the Newport and Nanticoke Creek watersheds, which are heavily impacted by Abandoned Mine Drainage. In April, Governor Tom Ridge announced more titan $77 million in grants from die Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Greener initia­ tive. The Wilkes assessment received $18,784. The study- has two primary goals: to gain a better understanding of the seasonal changes in water quality- that occurs within the two watersheds, and to examine the existing biological features throughout them. The field and laboratory components of the assessment are conducted by Klemow, in conjunc­ tion with the Wilkes Water Quality- Laboratory- and student assistants. Information gathered from the “seasonal changes" component will lead to a smarter design of wetlands and other systems for cleaning polluted water. The purpose of the biological assessment - sampling and quantifying tlie vegetation and aquatic creatures (insects, worms, and snails) - is to gauge the current level of ecosystem health and to provide baseline information to detennine tlie effectiveness of future water-improvement programs. Real-World Experience for Environmental Engineering Students Produces Real Results Dr. Marleen Troy- has developed partnerships with local environmental, regulatory, and business orga­ nizations to give students the hands-on experience they need and to give organizations the assistance they don’t have the time or resources for. In conjunction with the Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance of the Northeast Regional Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), students analyzed data in Solid Waste Management, Water, Wastewater, and Air programs. They evaluated perspectives on the hurdles of implementing pollu­ tion prevention initiatives and prepared a written final report of their recommendations and submitted it to DEP. The results were used to assist on-going initiatives at DEP to promote pollution prevention in day-to-day regulatory activities. Department, maintains a series of state-of-the-art water quality testing laboratories. Brian Oram, professional Geologist and Manager of the Inorganic Water/Giardia Lab, selects students for lite Work Study Program, which allows diem to obtain a higher level of training through professional experience and makes them more marketable when they' graduate. Projects the Center takes on are related to ACID Mine Drainage, Lake Monitoring. Wetland Creation /Monitoring, Filtration Plant Performance Evaluations, Testing New- Point of Use Treatment Systems, Hydrogeological Evaluations, and Land Reclamation. But, it’s the Homeowner Outreach Program that keeps the center in demand. The residential water testing program includes analysis for common water quality- problems and microbiological contamination (Giardia cysts, nitrates, lead, corrosion, bacteria), and makes rec­ ommendations regarding the potential need for water treatment devices. Working with the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Council, students performed a pollution prevention/energy efficiency- assessment for a local manufacturing company. Students were placed into two teams, each responsible for such review areas as Water, Air, Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, and EnergyEfficiency-. Assisting the Northeast Office of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, students helped develop the Luzerne and Lackawanna County- Brownfields Inventory. Development of die inventory will help recycle the brownfields for industrial, commercial, or residential uses. The benefits include reduced health hazards from pollutants, minimized develop­ ment pressure of farms and forests, revitalization of downtown areas, and lower infrastructure costs. C.E.Q. Helps Homeowners Test the Waters The Center for Environmental Quality at Wilkes University, operated and managed within the GeoEnvironmenlal Sciences and Engineering Dr. Klemoir and a student assistant conduct a field experiment. Night Belongs to Wm ffif.se a night of laughter, tears, and some good old fashXlioned roasting awaited Dr. Tom Bigler on March 9lh when Wilkes University honored him with a special retirement dinner in the Student Union Ballroom. A Communications professor since 1986. Bigler will retire from full-time teaching at the end of the 20002001 academic year. In addition to being presented with a Stale Senate proclamation from Senator Charles Lemmond, Bigler was also given the title of Professor Emeritus, I be man of the hour. Tom Bigler, reacts to a comment made by friend and colleague Dr. Jane Times( rabalI. J ft Il was also announced that a new Wilkes honorary’ society of Communications students, called the Tom Bigler Scholars, has been created. The first six students inducted were on hand to receive a cash award and plaque Standing left to right & D-dartir.o. Hoboken. .X.J.. Bigler Scholar; Shelby R'a fn.t Jd; r. lii/hji-Baw. Bigler Scholar; Mali . Tionsrille. Bigler Scholar: Bigler: iller. \ <• ; rl, I leia:: a ’ v. Set;■< ? A..“. Jc c’r Kiaips. Dallas, Bigler Scholar: Beth Veir. Weatherly, Bigler Scholar: and Dr. Jane Flm.si ntbfiil. professor of i wnmunicafiatts a �: Ca m j? Jarship Recipients Personify the e and Spirit of William G. McGowan By Anne Pelak, Director. Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations WESXEil— pale in the William G. McGowan Scholars Program. The program supports outstanding students putt­ ing degrees in business and celebrates the contribu­ tions of telecommunications pioneer William G. McGowan, founder of MCI Communications. Schools invited to participate in the McGowan Scholars Program are selected through a competi­ tive application process. William G. McGoican Administered by the McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc., tile Scholars Program pays filling tribute to William G. McGowan, a man who from his youth understood the value of education as a pathway to opportunity. Bom and raised in Ashley, Pa., McGowan earned his undergraduate degree at King’s College while holding down a part-time job with the railroad. Detennined to pursue a graduate degree at Harvard, he charted a course that today serves as a model for those students who aspire to be William G. McGowan Scholars. With just enough savings to underwrite one year of graduate study, McGowan worked hard in pursuit of die prestigious Baker Scholarship, rm award given by die Harvard Business School to top students going into their final year of study. McGowan won die scholarship, earned his MBA from Harvard, and went on to a career that literally transformed the telecommunications industry. The key element in McGowan’s maverick carte always turn on his David and Goliath battle with '11 telecommunications giant AT&T. McGowan’s u vering conviction that consumers should have T right to choose their long-distance carrier even* led to upstart MCI’s victory in the courts of law | the court of public opinion. Today, a one-size-f phone company is all but inconceivable. 3 William G. McGowan’s interests ranged well beyond commerce and industry, and his death in 1992 w a loss felt by many. The Charitable Fund that bea^ his name is committed to supporting causes and organizations that reflect both his interests and his vision. Wilkes University is honored by its association with the McGowan Charitable Fund through the Scholar Program and is particularly grateful for the support extended by Msgr. Andrew J. McGowan, brother of the late William G. McGowan and chairman of the board of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Wilkes has awarded four McGowan Scholarships since the program’s inception in the 1999-2000 aca­ demic year. Elizabeth Conklin, Kingston, an MBA student with a concentration in finance, and Kelly McDonough, Ashley, an undergraduate business/accounting major were the first scholars. MBA student Marybeth Golab, Bethlehem, and Brian Augustine, Tobyhanna, a senior accounting major, received the award in 2000*2001. Building an Electronic Bridge Between the U.S. and China: A Distance Learning Collaboration rpthis summer. Dr. James Merryman, professor of X Anthropology and director of Distance Learning at Wilkes, returned from a trip to China where he formalized arrangements tor a distance learning relationship with Heilongjiang University. Utilizing a combination of internet and live video conferencing technologies, Wilkes and Heilongjiang are exchanging courses that promote an intellectual and cultural dialogue between the two schools. The course exchange began in die Fall 2000 semes­ ter with an astronomy course from Wilkes taught by the team of Dr. Brian Redmond (Professor, Geology and Chemistry’) and Dr. Darin Fields (chairperson, Department of Humanities). Technical assistance was provided by Carl Brigido, director of the Shelburne Telecommunications Center. The first course taught from Heilongjiang was Peoples and Cultures of China, taught by Dr. Yang Hong, a member of its English Department. The course employs videostreaming, text posted to the Internet, dial rooms, bulletin boards, and a halfhour to an hour per week of live, fully interactive videoconference connection. Dr. He,ng teaches at 9 p m. and her Wilkes students receive die course at 8 a.m. “This is an exception- . al opportunity for Wilkes students to engage directly in an enhanced understand­ ing of the peoples of a major power of the 21st century,” said Merryman, who serves as die course facilitator on tiie Wilkes end. Resulting from a proposal written by Merryman, Wilkes University received a S40.000 NASA Faculty Incentive grant from Community of Agile Partners in Education. Merryman has been associated with Wilkes since 1989. He was the first faculty member to expand the reach of die curriculum through video-enhanced He was the recipient of the prestigious Wi l<« Carpe„lerAward for Outstanding Teacher Swahili and conversational Somali. Christopher V. Ilnlsrll, signs toe agreement beh «Htes and Heilongjiang llnhmlly white Hr. James Mem nmn healed) and Ur. JI,n Hod,■Mm, Hee preside.,, Jar Artnlemlr AJJalrs loot President Multicultural Affairs Office Shows - « ■I At the Great Wall of China, Dr.James Merryman (right) and Zhao Gouxian. a graduate student in the Ph.I). program at Heilongjiang University wave theiv flags of China decked out in their Wilkes t-shirts . Gina Morrison nrlhis issue, we salute Gina Morrison, coordina1 tor of the Multicultural Affairs Office. Thanks to die efforts of Morrison and the members of die Multicultural Student Coalition (MSC), Wilkes University has one of, if not the, strongest reputa­ tion for promoting diversity and ethnicity throughout the Wyoming Valley. “The MSC is more dian a club. It's a support group,” said Jermaine Hinkle, a junior theatre major from Flint, Michigan, who is also presi­ dent of MSC. "When I first came here, from a predominantly Black community, MSC members took me under their wing. We stuck together. They helped me a lot.” Without question one of the most driven people at Wilkes, the work dial Morrison is doing has changed die face and feeling of Wilkes forever. Morrison and Residence Life Director Gretchen Yeager Yeninas are currently working on turning Ross Hall into a Multicultural Theme House (dorm). Freshmen are already eager to live in Ulis special place. “I think it’s great," said Thelma Cancam, a freshman pre-pharmacy major bom in Ghana, West Africa, but currently living in Newark, New’ Jersey. "We can help other freshmen coming in, make them feel comfortable being here and talk­ ing about multicultural issues.” What Morrison calls “a big plus for campus," will be a Multicultural Center, which she hopes will become a 24-hour lounge and resource room open to all who are interested in learning about, discussing, and supporting issues of diversity. "Now we’re all spread out, secluded, separated.” said Fareka Laing, a sophomore international studies major born in Jamaica but currently liv­ ing in Ardmore, Pa. “We need that support, sort of a home away from home. When i we have the Multicultural Center, we | can be each other's support. By 'we,' I mean not only students of color, but any student who really cares about diversity, Lutlier King Day, International Fashion Show, and Chinese New Year, to name just a few. Morrison is also instrumental in helping Wilkes secure financial assistance. Wilkes recently received a gift of $100,000 from die William Randolph Hearst Foundation to augment the current Hearst Scholarship, a fund that supports access to education for minority’ students. “It’s important to get people togetlier, people from all races and cultures and religions, to assist each other in seeing the issues, exploring die alternatives, learning the facts, opening each other’s eyes,” said Morrison. “I mean, that’s what the multicultural movement is all about." Preparing to hit the catwalkfor the International Fashion Show are Malvern Inniss, a senior nursing majorfrom Mt. Pocono. Pa.; Gloria Oppong, a sophomore nurs­ ing majorfrom Philadelphia; Jermaine Hinkle, a Junior theatre majorfront Flint. Michigan: and Alice Danso. a senior computer informa­ tion systems majorfrom Odenton, Maryland. W• Announcing the Dr. Lester M. Saidman Chair in Health Sciences resident Breiseth proudly announces the JL establishment of the Dr. Lester M. Saidman Chair in the Health Sciences. Dr. Saidman’s significant contribution to Wilkes will provide financial support for distin­ guished faculty in one of the health science disciplines associated with the premedical curriculum at Wilkes. "Dr. Saidman has been recognized and is known for his support of innovative pre-professional and professional programs at col­ leges and universities throughout the region." said Breiseth. “We are honored that the Saidman name will be forever linked to Wilkes. Dr. Saidman’s support of Wilkes, his interest in our faculty and recognition of die important role they play in our students’ futures has been unfailing." Dr. Saidman co-founded the WilkesHahnemann program - a fast-track curricu­ lum designed to produce physicians to dis­ place die large group of aging dex'tors in NEPA. From 1972 to 1982. the program pro­ duced more than ISO medical doctors, more than half of whom are practicing in the region today. �------- auoUa51Jl . AiopaJiQ ssautsng • lo^oas ]ea.uaqeqd]V • w 1 STTs UNIVERSE — _ ___ The Joseph H. Salsburg Scholarship Established 2000 ■Iv Tn recognition of his passion for and devotion to leaching, Thejosenh ill. Salsburg Scholarship was recently established at Wilkes Univerein. by the family of the late Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science. Salsburg was a member of Wilkes’s first graduating class and served ir students from 1959 until his retirement in 1992. The scholarship is awarded to academically talented students who plan to teach and are declared majors in elementary, secondary or music education. New' entering students who have an intent and desire to pursue a career in education are also eligible. Norman Mailer. The Honorable Max Rosenn. and Dr. Christopher Breisetb Norman Mailer Packs the Darte Center as Guest Speaker for the Twentieth Annual Event of the Max Rosenn Lecture Series Pictured at the Annual Scholarship Donors Luncheon are: (Seated) Bethany Yeiiner, a junior communications major with concentrations in telecommunications and public relations; Wilkes Trustee. AttorneyJoseph Saritz '48; Timothy Phelps, first recipient of TheJoseph II. Salsburg Scholarship (Standing) Gregory Collins; Felice Salsburg. of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Sandy Rifkin; and Trustee Emeritus Arnold S. Rifkin O ii Election 2000 Causes 4 The two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author did not disappoint .Mailer's six-part presentation combined humor, frank honesty, and keen obser­ vances of seven former U.S. presidents - Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Carter, Reagan and Bush, and Clinton. The excerpts he read were actually taken from pieces he has written over the years, each one capturing each man at a given moment and from a different angle. His piece on John E Kennedy captured the “new look" of the American President, one he jokingly described as a “sun-tanned ski instructor.” While covering the Democratic national conven­ tion, Mailer felt that America needed a hero, for “only a hero could capture the secret imagina­ tion of the people." He felt those "characteristics came to mind when the delegates got their first glimpse of Kennedy." .Mailer described Linden Johnson as “an early Renaissance prince," and focused his discussion on Johnson's use of prose. Battling Barr)' Goldwater that year, Johnson was what Mailer called "a communications engineer with politi­ cal phrases.” In late July, early August of 1972, Mailer observed Nixon arriving at an airport in Miami, the city in which he planned to give his potential victory speech. The Young Voters for the President, or YVPs, gathered to greet and cheer for their man. As Nixon approached them, and as they screamed, “four more years, four more years,” Mailer took note of the “characteristic gait that seemed to try out different gestures with each step” that challenged Nixon's "incredible brain versus his body.” In a piece about Jimmy Carter, Mailer chose not to describe the man, but his hometown of Plains, Georgia, thus showing us more about Carter than we would ever see or hear. In 1976, the town of 683 people was green, the foliage rich, the trees Lail, and the heat of the South was in full force. The houses were freshly painted and featured long lawns. “It felt peaceful and pros­ perous,” explained Mailer. "America has lost this to modernism. It is that part of America that had been separated from the media. 'Hie quality of American life was present.” While attending a service at the Plains Baptist Church, Mailer noticed Carter in his grey suit and later thought, "No president in my lifetime has been so decent." Mailer chose to combine his remembrances of Ronald Reagan and George Bush, a man who he feels "spent eight years in Media Manipulation 101.” Just as Reagan, he says, “knew he had to have star value, an interesting personality, and that the president had to be the lead actor in the soap opera" to win, Bush “wanted the presidency bad. He was not to be stopped by the likes of Dole or Dukakis.” Bush didn’t have the star power his predecessor did, so when it came time for his battle, with his media prospects few, he “needed war." “His goal was to save his presidency. He needed dramatic results." Mailer called Bush s win, a “double victory," for the presidency and the war. l or WJC, or William Jefferson Clinton, Mailer posed this question, "What other man in American history has had more vices catalogued?" it s eommeneement on Campus x-yriien the 2000 election season came around, Wilkes professors were bombarded with requests from W the media to lend their expertise to the hot "story of the day.” Flooded with phone calls and interviewed for IV spots on almost a daily basis, Dr. Thomas Baldino, chairperson for the Department of Social Sciences and Communications, Dr. James Yoho. J.D., assistant professor of Political Science, and Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of Communications, accommodated each request and represented Wilkes admirably. Below is just a sample of die newspapers that featured comments by Baldino. Yoho, and Elmes-Crahall: Presidential Election Associated Press (AP) Allentown Morning Call Bay City Times (Bay City, Michigan) Blade (Toledo, Ohio) Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) Boston Herald Greenville News (Greenville, S.C.) Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo. Michigan) Patriot News (Harrisburg, Pa.) New Era (Lancaster, Pa.) Observer Reporter (Washington, Pa.) Press & Sun Bulletin (Binghamton, N.Y.) Reporter (Lansdale, Pa.) Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.) Scranton Times (Scranton, Pa.) Statesman Journal (Jackson, Tenn.) Times-Picayune (New Orleans, Louisiana) USA Today (Washington, D.C.) Valley News Dispatch (Tarentum, Pa.) Klink/Santorum Election Allentown Morning Call Beaver County Times Bedford Gazette Daily News (Huntingdon) Herald Standard (Uniontown) News (McKeesport) Pocono Record (Stroudsburg) Progress (Clearfield) Public Opinion (Chambersburg) Record-Herald (Waynesboro) Reporter (Lansdale) Scranton Tribune Sentinel (Carlisle) Sunday Times (Primos) Times News (Lehighton) Tribune (Scranton) Tribune Democrat (Johnstown) Tribune Review' (Greenburg) Media, Secret Service, and Al Gore Take Over the Student Union A four-paragraph letter, a postage stamp, and a spirit of adventure from Pharm.D. candidate George E. Milevich was what it took to bring former Vice President Al Gore to Wilkes University's Student ti /fore than an hour before he was to deliver LYJLhis lecture, American Presidents: JFK to WJC. Norman .Mailer drew' a standing room only crowd in the Edward Darlingjr. Theatre of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. C a 111 Union Ballroom on a campaign stop regarding health care. As a member of Wilkes University's chapter of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Academy of Students of Pharmacy' (APhA-ASP), Milevich wrote a letter to Gore insisting that “with many changes in today’s healthcare, the APItA-ASP at Wilkes University has a great interest in the upcoming elec­ tion. This election will affect us greatly and will significantly influence our professional lives as cur­ rent students and future pharmacists of America.” Milevich added, “A visit to our campus would offer you a wonderful opportunity to share with us your views and how they impact the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania.” Then the mayhem began. Along with Gore came a press corps that packed the John R. Miller Conference Room. Every TV network, radio station, and national (and a handful of international) newspapers set up shop at Wilkes. Dr. Christopher Breiseth, who presented Gore with a Nesbitt School of Pharmacy white coat, was shown on CNN every half hour that Saturday. President and June Breisetb greet then presi­ dent-hopeju! Al Gore prior to the Vice President's speech in the Student I num. President Breiseth and I have been colleagues and friends for many years. I have always admired his intellect and his compassionate approach to solving difficult and complex issues. Dr. Robert J. Bruce, Widener Unireristy President ■vv/idener University President Dr. Robert W J. Bruce was awarded an honorary doctorate by Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth duringjanuary Commencement. Bruce also served as keynote speaker for Winter Commencement 2001. Below is the citation read to the graduates and their families: This afternoon. 1 encourage each ofyon who is graduating to realize that you are central lo the continuance of our democra­ cy. Becauseyou are educated, and because many ofyou are among those tasked with teaching the next generation, you must accept the responsibility lo provide the lead­ ership that maintains a balance in a soci­ ety that is increasingly Balkanized. It is very easy in today'sfast-paced, pres­ sured society to look inward and to leave lo others the task of being involved in com­ munity activities, volunteer agencies, and political institutions. IF? all know that nature abhors a vacuum and. ifthose of you who have the capacity and skills to make a difference do not become engaged. I assure you the vacuum will befilled by single-issue people. Change begins slowly, but one by one. as individuals make the conscious choice to live up to becoming involved in change, change becomes inevitable! �W 1 L K E S u colonels N I V E R S Wilkes Names 2001 Inductees to the Athletics Hall of Fame Congratulations to tire ninth class named to tire Wilkes University Athletics Hall ot newest members will be inducted at tire Hall of Fame Brunch on Saturday, June -0 Excellence COLONELS ENJOY OUTSTANDING HOOPS CAMPAIGN By Matt Reitnour ‘01 Mike Keohane ‘88 Keohane was a four-year member of tlie Wilkes cross country team in die mid 1980 s. During that time Keohane became only the second runner in school history to qualify’ for the NCAA Division III Championships, running in the event during the 1986 season. A two-time Most Valuable Runner award winner at Wilkes, Keohane earned a berth in die NGXA Championships by virtue of a sixth-place finish at the Regional Championships. He also fin­ ished third out of 160 runners at die Middle Ad antic Conference Championships and second out of 150 runners at the Allentown Invitational in 1986. Fred Lohman ‘76 Lohman was a four-year starter at running back for the Colonels from 1972-75- He led Wilkes in rushing during each of his four seasons, and amassed 1.649 yards on the ground during his career. He was the team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player in 1972, 1974 and 1975, and helped the 1974 Colonels win the Middle Atlantic Conference championship. Lohman was also a three-year let­ terman on the Wilkes lacrosse team, helping the Colonels to the 1975 Middle Atlantic Conference title. He was the team's Most Valuable Defensive Player in 1976, while also earning a berth on the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association all-star Team. Andrew Matviak ‘70 Matviak was a four-year letter winner and cap­ tain of the 1969-70 Wilkes wrestling team. During his four seasons, he helped the Colonels compile a dual match record of 51 wins and six losses, while helping the team capture Middle Atlantic Conference titles in 1967. 1969 and 1970. Matviak. who wrestled at 118 pounds, finished his Wilkes career with a dual match record of 42 wins and only five losses, while earning a fourth-place finish at the 1968 NCAA College Division Championship and a third-place finish at the 1970 College Division Championships. Andre Miller ‘88 Miller was a four-year member of the Wilkes wrestling team and a captain on the 1987 squad. During his career, he fashioned an impressive dual match record of 62 wins, 10 losses and two ties. Miller is one of only two Wilkes wrestlers to win two Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association cham­ pionships, winning the 134 pound title in both 1986 and 1987. Miller, who won a school-record 49 consecutive dual matches during his career, earned All-American status in 1987 after finishing eighth at die NCAA Division I Championship. For his efforts, he was honored as a member of die ‘’AllTime Greats” team at Wilkes. Dr. Nancy Roberts ‘76 Roberts was one of the top female athletes at Wilkes during the 1970s, earning varsity letters in field hockey, basketball, tennis and volleyball. On die hockey field, Roberts was a three-year starter at goal for the Lady Colonels and helped the squad post an overall record of 19 wins. 14 losses and one tie. In 48 games in goal, she registered 337 saves, and had a career goals against average of 1.88, while fashioning 10 shutout victories. Roberts was named tlie team’s Most Valuable Player in 1974, 1975 and 1976. She also earned Wilkes Female Atlilete of the Year honors in 1975 and was tlie Beacon Female Atlilete of the Year in both 1975 and 1976. Richard Roshong ‘67 Roshong was a four-year member of the Wilkes football team from 1963 to 1966. A quarterback. Roshong helped Wilkes establish itself as one of the top small college football teams in the country. In 1965, Roshong passed for 531 yards and rushed for 626 yards, while reaching the endzone seven times. That same season, he was named the Middle Atlantic Conference Northern Division Most Valuable Player, while leading the Colonels to a 7-1 record and the Northern Division crown. One year later, Roshong guided Wilkes to an 8-0 mark, which included the MAC Northern Division title. The Colonels were also awarded the Lambert Bowl as the top small college team in the country. Diane Hall Royer ‘83 Hall was a four-year member of the Wilkes field hockey team from 1979 to 1982, helping the I-idy Colonels to a record of 30 wins, 17 losses and 12 ties. Hall still ranks as one of the most prolific offensive scoring threats in Wilkes history. She tal­ lied 47 goals during her playing days, which still ranks her third on the all-time list. She also ranks fifth on the all-time assists list with 20 helpers. For her play, she was named a Middle Atlantic Conference first team all-star in both 1981 and 1982. Jim Weisenfluh ‘77 Weisenfluh, who passed away in 1999, was a four-year member of the Wilkes wrestling team, where he captained the school’s first-ever Division I squad in 1976. Weisenfluh helped Wilkes win tire 1974 Division III National Championship with a fifth-place finish at 167 pounds. One year later, he captured the l67-pound Division III national title. Weisenfluh led the Wilkes charge into the Division I ranks in 1976, earning the Most Valuable Wrestler Award at tire EIWA Championships with a first-place finish at 167. Joe Wiendl Sr. Wiendl has been a long-time supporter of Wilkes athletics and will join his son, Joe Wiendl, Jr., as the first father-son tandem to ever be induct­ ed into the Wilkes University Hall of Fame. The elder Wiendl has been very active in trying to recruit student-athletes to take their talents to Wilkes. He was a member of the Wilkes Board of Trustees, and is currently Trustee Emeritus. He is also a member of the Wilkes University Engineering Advisory Board. Wilkes Universit)’ entered the 2000-2001 men’s basketball season with high expecta­ tions. The team was ranked in the top 10 m Street & Smith’s College Basketball Preview and also earned a top-10 ranking on d3hoops.com. The Colonels took everyone's expectations and ran with them, finishing the season 23-3 overall, while winning a Freedom Conference title and making an NCAA Tournament appearance. Wilkes saw its season end in tlie second round of the tournament when it was knocked off by the United Stales Merchant Marine Academy, 100-98, in overtime. Even with tlie early tourney loss, ninth-year head coach Jerry Rickrode was still ver}’ pleased with his team's efforts. “I thought we had a ver)’ solid year," Rickrode said. “We met a lot of our goals. We just came up one game short at tlie end of die season.” The squad etched its name in die Wilkes record books thanks to flieir incredible start. The Colonels opened die season 16-0, setting the school record for most consecutive wins to begin a campaign. The previous record was 12, set by the 1997-98 Final Four team. Wilkes also finished the regular season with a 21-2 record and 13-1 in the Freedom Conference. The Colonels knocked off rivals King’s College and the University of Scranton on their way to a third conference title in four years. Wilkes was led by All-American senior Dave Jannuzzi, who averaged 23-3 points per game on his way to winning his third Freedom Conference Player of the Year award. Dave Jannuzzi Ends Colonel Career with Top Division IM Award By Matt Reitnour ‘01 “All good tilings must come to an end." Such is the case with the career of Wilkes University men’s basketball standout Dave Jannuzzi. jannuzzi, who leaves Wilkes as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,132 points, and as the only Colonel to earn the Jostens Trophy for Division III Player of the Year, and the Verizon/CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year. These awards solidify what everyone on the Wilkes campus has been saying for the last five years, Dave Jannuzzi is tlie best Division III bas­ ketball player in the country'. “I look at these awards, and they are given for personal accomplish­ ments,” Jannuzzi said. “But. I know I would not have achieved any of this if it weren’t for my teammates. / \ 1, ■ I played with some great guy's. I think that I helped make them a lit­ tle better, but I know they all made me a little better every time we played.” Jannuzzi’s accomplishments come just one year after a medical waiver. On December 1, 1999, Jannuzzi felt a pain in his foot, which ended up being a tom tendon. The injury sidelined the guard for the remainder of the season. But, the Wilkes-Barre native contin­ ued working hard, and returned this season to help Wilkes to a 23-3 overall record, the Freedom Conference title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Jannuzzi say's his love affair with basketball runs deep, so all tire hard work he puts in on a daily basis doesn’t even seem like work. “I don’t hang out a lot and I don’t go out a lot, so basketball is it,” he said. “I really don’t know tire last time I didn’t feel like being in the gym. It is like a second home to me.” One person who is grateful for the work which Jannuzzi has put in is head coach Jem' Three other players finished the season in double-digits for Rickrode’s club. Juniors Kevin Walsh and Ron McIntyre averaged 10.8 and 10.4 points per game respectively, while newcomer Tom Stambaugh chipped in 10.4 WILKES GRAPPLERS END WITH 15-12 RECORD tallies per contest. Wilkes will lose Jannuzzi, who was the lone senior on this year’s team. The Blue and rphe Wilkes University'wrestling team battled JL their way to a 15-12 record and a sixdi-place Gold will return 15 players from this year’s team, including freshman Dave Plisko, who was named the Freedom Conference's Rookie of tlie Year, after averaging 7.6 points per contest, while appearing in all 26 games. “We have a lot of players who gained very valuable experience for next year,” stated Rickrode, who was named Coach of the Year by both the Northeastern Pennsylvania Basketball Media and the Freedom Conference, also shared NABC Middle Atlantic ibe Wilkes University Athletics Hall ofFame was established in 1993 to honor thoseplayers, coaches and other non-participating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at Bucknell UniversityJunior College Wilkes College and Wilkes University. Regional Coach of the Year honors this season. He will enter next season as the byJohn Seilzinger 200-win milestone. winningest active coach In Division HL while needing only one win to reach the Rickrode. Rickrode said he couldn’t have been happier for Jannuzzi, especially after seeing all of the hardware he has garnered. “I am overly elated for Dave,” said Rickrode. “I think he pretty much accomplished every­ thing that a player can at the Division III level. It was great to see him on the court and see the way he played after coming back from the injury." Jannuzzi not only got the job done on the hardwood, but in the classroom as well. He graduated from Wilkes last May with a degree in Psychology/Elementary Education. This year, he took graduate classes while continuing to play, and maintained a 3-83 grade point < average. For his efforts, he was named the Verizon Small College w Academic All-American of tire s Year, which encompasses both \ Division II and Division III V. schools. Tire university' division winner was Duke University's Shane Battier. On L the website, www.cosida.com., Jannuzzi was named in the same article with Battier, who many feel was the country’s best Division I hoops player this year. “It is a real honor to be on the same list with a player like Shane Battier,” said Jannuzzi. Though he has never played basketball for a team outside tire city limits of Wilkes-Barre, that may soon change. Jannuzzi knows basketball is going to take him places, but he also knows that without the support of the local community, it wouldn’t be possible. “After games, walking off tire court, people from all over tire area would come and talk to me. It was great that tliey shared tire excitement of Wilkes basketball with us. 1 know in tire future that I will still be playing. I would be dis­ appointed if I wasn't .-Mid I know that the whole 13-12 record. Freshman Jon Neyerlin, who wres­ tled four at four different weight classes during his rookie year, had a 17-17 mark. ByJohn Seitzinger finish at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship hosted by Wilkes. The Colonels had high hopes heading into the MAC tournament, but injuries to senior 133pound sensation John Conte 27-0 and 197pound star Corey Fleisher 11-2 severely hurt the Colonels chances of capturing a league crown. Sophomore Josh Cole 16-5 was die lop place win­ ner for Wilkes at the MAC Championships, fin­ ishing fourth at 174 pounds. Junior Steve Tomambe also enjoyed a solid campaign. Ibmambe, die starter at 165 pounds, posted a 25-12 record this season. Junior Jason Hills had d 15-11 record al 141 pounds, while junior Scott Henshaw ended an injury-plagued season with a Wilkes-Barre community and the Wilkes campus will be behind me. It is a great feeling. I have a lol of great memories in this gym.” And tlie Wilkes fans will never forget the memories thatJannuzzi has helped to create over the course of his Colonel career. LADY COLONELS BUILD A FUTURE By David DiMartino '01 rphere comes a time in every sport that a team 1 is forced to rebuild. The Wilkes University women’s basketball squad reached that point and had a major overhaul prior to last season. At the start of the 2000-2001 campaign, the Lady Colonels had only three returning players. all sophomores. Add to that mix 11 freshmen and it’s easy to see why they suffered from inexperi­ ence. “It was the toughest year in my career in leans of wins and losses," said head coach Karen Haag. “But, I had great satisfaction in watching our women improve dramatically from beginning to end." Wilkes University head coach Jerry Rickrode and DareJannuzzi posefol­ lowing theJostens Award Luncheon in Salem, Virginia. Jannuzzi was award­ ed theJostens Trophy for Division 111 Player of the Year, as well as a check for $1,000 on behalf of the Woolridge Scholarship Foundation, which will go to the Wilkes general scholarship fund. Wilkes finished the season with a 6-18 overall record and a 2-12 mark in the Freedom Conference. As the 2000-2001 chapter was about to end, the Lady Colonels proved they could win. earning victories in three of their final four con­ tests. Freshman point guard Camille Centini and sophomore center Caitlin Lee stood out for Wilkes. Centini led the team in scoring with 13.2 points per game, as well as three-point field goal percentage, assists and steals. "Camille did a great job in an unexpected role. No way did we think she would come in and play 34 minutes game." commented Haag. I-ee tallied 7.5 points per game, while grabbing a team-high 5.7 rebounds per contest. Other play­ ers that impressed were sophomore guard Rena Gorish. and rookies Corrine Stewart. Samantha Sonnet, Keri Loeffelman and Katy' Doherty. �The Breiseth Years (1984-2001) By Nancy Fitzgerald President Breiseth addresses the audience attending the dedication of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center on February 17, 1989- uick. Think back to your Wilkes dining hall (/days, the start of your freshman year. Who shared those first homesick meals - tire unfamiliar scrambled eggs, die reconstituted mashed potatoes? Was it your roommate? Your lab partner? The kid from English Class? Can you even remember? Heather Talian ’00 can. “I’d be eating lunch with a friend," she recalls, "and President Breiseth mid sit down with us and start a friendly conver­ WOl • j president of die University of Scranton. “But the one tiling I object to in Chris is dial his basketball • team beat us. We had always been the basketball • powerhouse in die region, but suddenly they were : on top." sation. ‘How is your day going? What classes are you taking?’ That kind of thing. He’d remember Next on the agenda was a new fieldhouse, a your name and give you a firm handshake.’ He project dear to the heart of the newly arrived foot­ was always so nurturing - a complete inspiration ball coach, Joe De Melfi, who joined Wilkes in to me." 1990. "When I came here, the football program was struggling.” he recalls. "That first year we President and Mrs. Breiseth with daughters Erika, That's Chris Breiseth in a nutshell. As were 1-9, and Chris and 1 talked regularly about president of Wilkes, he’s thrown himself, heart what we drought the program needed. We had to and soul, into die life of the University and the make an impression on our recruits when they community, and inspired transformations, big and came on campus, and Chris supported me com­ small, wherever he’s gone. Heather Talian cy of the spaces in the late twentieth century' was pletely.” In 1993, dre newly renovated — and changed during her years at Wilkes from a shy very apparent. All of us knew it was the weak link renamed — Munson Fieldhouse was christened — freshman into a confident young woman now in on campus — miracles had been performed there, and soon afterward, the Wilkes football team, the business — as a brand-new teacher — of trans­ especially by John Reese and his wrestlers, but the undefeated for the first time since the great teams forming the lives of others. “When I told Dr. gym would have to be attended to if we wanted to of dre 1960s, went on to dre national playoffs. Breiseth that I wanted to be a teacher,” she recalls, attract scholar athletes. As we walked through the “he told me, ’Go ahead — do that for a couple of halls that day, I thought to myself, ‘By golly, he’s years and think about what you’d like to get your going to do it' - and sure enough we got back to good workout, to make your college days special. master’s in. Just make sure that you’re fulfilling our folding chairs and voted very promptly to Sometimes, however, students just need to hang your dreams.”' replace tlie gym. Even then, there was no doubt out in a place they can call their own. But where? in anyone’s mind that this would just be the When it came to a common space where students first project.” could congregate, enjoy meals together, and take That’s the effect Breiseth has had on just about everybody he's come into contact with during his 17 years as president of Wilkes University. In a There’s nothing like a winning team, or a part in activities, Wilkes was coming up short, and The brand new Arnaud C. Marts Spons and another capital campaign to rectify matters was world where college presidents come and go — Conference Center became the centerpiece of tire put on the front burner. “Endow the Future" their average tenure, according to the American $25 million “Wilkes Tomorrow” capital campaign. kicked off in 1998, with a goal of $30 million and Council on Education, is just 6.9 years — Breiseth’s “It was a very exciting time," Davies says, but a brand-new centerpiece: the Student Union, keep­ long years of inspiration here are even more Chris was young and ambitious and visionary. He ing students, as always, at the heart of everything remarkable. Now, as he’s set to retire from Wilkes went around die country talking to alumni, and that happens at Wilkes, �__________ Profile “He’s done so much to give our community a sense ofpurpose. A man like this doesn 't often appear on the horizon, and when he departs, it leaves a great loss in the community. - The Honorable Max Rosenn So it was no surprise that Breiseth. a historian by training, was asked to speak at a meeting of the is far more than its buidings, of course, and under Breiseth’s leadership, academic programs have grown and strengthened as well. Founded in 1933 to educate the sons and daughters of the immi­ grants who worked die coal mines of the Wyoming Valley; the school had to offer a different education to die generations who followed them. "We had to attract certain high-tech industries in die late fifties and sixties,” says Gene Rodi ‘57. “So Wilkes had to expand the engineering program and add graduate degrees in science.” The advent of die for time. He d say, Tell me a little bn about why Breiseth picked up on the minute he arrived - and was thrilled by her warmth, humor, and genuine local historical society' soon after he arrived at Los Angeles. “I wanted the name ‘Wilkes College’ you’re here,' and I would think, ‘Oh my gosh, here it shows in the many interactions between the interest in everything — our culture, people, history, Wilkes. “I remember that he had studied it so on my diploma, but Dr. Breiseth helped me to see we go again. This is going to take way too long.’ University and the community. diversity, and even our geography. I remember well," Davies recalls, “that he gave an entire that for Wilkes to grow, we needed recognition But the funny thing was that it always worked. I thinking, ‘Wow! If her husband’s anything like speech on our history’ — and it’s a very complicated nationally, not just locally. He helped me under­ began to see the wisdom in doing it. It showed stand why it was important” For Morrell, the that at Wilkes, everybody has a pan to play — even really amazing tiling was that a college president my husband Al ’55 got stuck when he just came meetings. He’s never been afraid to roll up his Of course, she was right. Chris Breiseth took the time to explain. “The one tiling I will along to a meeting with me and sat in the back of sleeves and get to work on serious community plunged into Wyoming Valley life with the same ial spirit, which led to the creation of the Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneuiship, founded by Wilkes benefactor Allan P. Kirby, Jr., whose entrepreneurial grandfather had been one of the founders of Woolworth. In 1994, Wilkes instituted die School of Pharmacy to address the health care needs of the Wyoming Valley. history — without missing a single note. When he was finished, the whole room rose and gave him a always gone beyond basketball games and town standing ovation.” always remember about Dr. Breiseth is that even the room. Chris is the consummate teacher. problems. Take, for example, the mine-scarred enthusiasm as Jane. He took part in public forums There’s no way he’ll let you get out of the room lands of the bankrupt Blue Coal Corporation. for the economic revival ot the Wilkes-Barre opportunity to sit down for five or ten minutes, without responding.” Along with Congressman Paul Kanjorski and a business district and served on the board of the the Honorable Max Rosenn for a totally impartial team of dedicated volunteers, Breiseth worked to Osterhout Library’. He won the hearts of local opinion — and he concurs. “Chris Breiseth has establish the Earth Conservancy; which trans­ people right off the bat just by immersing himself given us a great deal of inspiration, and a sense of formed that land into parks, homes, and new busi­ in local history and culture. "The university and purpose," says Judge Rosenn. "He’s done so much to give our community a sense of purpose. A man no matter how much time he has.” Beyond the Ivy Walls Somehow, for a busy’ college president, Breiseth Wilkes has never been a remote, ivy-covered Just in case you think that tliese people’s words are suspect, or colored by emotion, we turned to always seemed to have plenty of time. Just ask refuge. From the start, the life of the college has ness ventures. “It was an enormous project,” say’s the community’ are physically and emotionally Sandy Nicholas M‘85, former director of been immersed in - right smack in the middle of Sandy Nicholas, who served for a time as interim meshed,” says Patricia Davies, “and Wilkes is like this doesn't often appear on the horizon, and - tile life of the Wilkes-Barre area. "When you go director, “and it was done through the blood, absolutely entwined in tire city we live in - we’re when he departs, it leaves a great loss in the com­ to the basketball games,” says Gene Roth, “you’ll sweat and tears of a volunteer group tliat met on living cheek by jowl, really, and many of our munity. And the views that 1 give you are purely find that there are probably upwards of a thousand Sundays. Chris helped us keep everybody’s interest, buildings are even part of the historic register." objective - that’s the way 1 was trained to be.” people who have no connection to the University and keep everybody’s will from flagging. There except that they’re part of the community’. They go were some really dark moments, but Chris was the development and alumni director at Wilkes, now director of development at Luzerne County Community College. “Chris did a little thing that drove me nuts sometimes - he played 'around the room' before every’ meeting — no matter how many one with the personality and the willingness to Despite the changes, the core of Wilkes remains work hard at it. He’s always been tireless in every­ essentially the same, and a strong liberal arts emphasis is still our backbone. “Under Dr. Breiseth’s leadership,” says Andrew Sordoni, bene­ factor of the Sordoni Art Gallery, "and under terri­ ble budget constraints, he’s managed to be a V champion of culture in the Wyoming Valley. The fact that Wilkes has maintained an art gallery, and the arts programs — the very fact dial they have theatre and art and music and not just the popular this gal, we’ve got it made.’” now, when I’m in town, he never misses an Internet and the rapid economic changes of die 1990s showed die importance of an entrepreneur­ For Breiseth, community involvement has I MJ s A Grand Night for Wilkes University. The evening ofSeptember 24, Dff) was one that Wilkes and the healthcare community won 't forget. President Breiseth and Dean Bernard Graham (far right) announced to guests at theJohn Wilkes Dinner that Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr (second from left) would donate million dollars to name The School of Pharmacy after her late hus­ band, Ahram Nesbitt II. Dean Graham pre­ sented her and husband William with white Nesbitt School of Pharmacy lab coats. thing he does. Once I asked him, ‘How do you go to meetings at night and the next morning show up for more meetings at the University?’ He always made me laugh when he told me about the vitamin regimen he swore by. I think more than anything, it was his desire to get things done." As amazing an accomplishment as the Earth Conservancy was, Chris and Jane Breiseth won the hearts ol the community in a lot of smaller, sim­ pler ways. "My first meeting with the Breiselhs was For Community Reading Day. President Breiseth read Grandpa's Teeth to the second grade class at Heights Murray Elementary School. �Alumni Announcements WILKES Reunion Weekend 2000 Highlights ..-V The Bottom Line When all is said and done, though, nothing at Wilkes counts so much as the students — and nobody knows that better than Christopher Breiseth. “For all his strengths as a fund raiser and a builder of our beautiful campus.” says Bob Heanian. Professor Emeritus, English, ‘‘Chris Breiseth is fundamentally a teacher. He’s deeply engaged in American History and very committed to improving the lot of people through teaching and learning. The students love him — and those qualities tliat make him a good teacher happen to make him a wonderful academic leader, too." Jane Lampe-Groh, former dean of students, witnessed Breiseth’s concern for students up close and personal, every day. for years. From moments of sorrow and crisis, to times of joy and accom­ plishment, Breiseth. says Lampe-Groh, has always been there. He’s been there for the slightly goofy moments, too. “I’m still smarting,” she says, “over my memories of the early morning fire at Barre Hall when Chris showed up in his coat and tie, and I arrived from Kingston in my red silk Congratulations to the Recipients of the Second Annual Alumni Excellence Awards robe. I’ve justified this in my own mind by deciding that presidents are part of the early morning species, while deans of students manage the late-night hours. It was a fun run, so thanks, Chris, from me and from your students.” with Parties and Picnics at Reunion Weekend 2001 Friday, June 1- Sunday, June 3 Students like Paula Van Fossen ‘97, student body leader who was always delighted when Breiseth addressed her as ‘Madame President,’ even when she was dashing across campus in jeans and a sweatshirt. Ron Miller ‘93, who helped found the Wilkes multicultural club, was so impressed by Breiseth’s leadership during his college days that he’s now a leader in Wilkes’s Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter. And Heather Tahan, of course. “I would look around and see all these things happening in Dr. Breiseth’s life — his daughter getting married, a grandchild arriving - and still he was president of a University and running a capital campaign. It was such an inspiration to me. He made me real­ ize that it’s not just school, or grades, or a job. It's making the most out of your life.” th true Wilkes fashion, Reunion Weekend 12001 offers a non-stop party' for everyone. No matter what your reunion year, reserve your spot at any or all of the activities planned for the first weekend in June. Seated are: Betty Kanarr Bierly ‘50, Excellence in Business; Marilyn Warburton Lutter ’60, Excellence in Social Work; J. David l/jmbardi 70, Excellence in Business and Banking; Paul E. Huff ‘50, Excellence Public Service; Bud Kresge, Excellence in University Service Standing are: Dr. Martin E Tans}' ‘60, Excellence in Education and Administration; Barbara Medland Farl ‘50, Excellence in University Service; Dr. Benjamin Fiester ‘55, Excellence in Education; Dr. Ann M. Bartuska ‘75, Excellence in Environmental Protection; I Dr. Howard Hughes ‘65, Excellence in Medicine and | Heal lit Care; Dr. George E. Hudock ‘50, Lifetime Achievement; Francis Pinkowski ‘50, Excellence in Education; President Breiseth; William Goldsworthy 76, Alumni Association president Friday, June 1 - Golf at your leisure at the Wilkes-Barre Municipal Golf Club. Our Most Precious Resource, our Golden Colonels from the Class of 1950 In the front row are: Virginia Nelson, from Hampstead, N.C.; Gwenn Smith, Lebanon. N.H.; Lois Huffman, Harrisburg; Pegg}' Widdall. York, Pa.; Barbara Farley, Beaumont. Pa. • Catch a Wilkes shuttle at the Student Union to the Lion Brewery' at 6:30 p.m. to leam how local brew is made and get your FREE SAMPLES. Dr. Breiseth and daughter Lydia enjoy the Annual Ice Cream Social, which is hosted byJane Breiseth each year and held on the Weckesser Hall lawn. In the middle row are: Jennie Powell, alumni director, William Bergstrasser, Shavertown, Pa.: Edgar Plummer, Binghamton, N.Y.; Theodore J. Killian, Mountaintop, Pa.; Kenneth R. Widdall, York, Pa.; Joe Gabriel, Plymouth, Pa.; Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth • Graduates of the last decade ( ‘91-01 ) will party on the deck at the Woodlands from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 2 In the back row are: Lester S. Gross, Louisville, Kentucky; Dan Sherman. Wyomissing. Pa.: Samuel Owens, Southfield. Mich.: Edwin L Johnson. Dallas, Pa.; Bill Plummer, Painted Post N.Y; Clyde Ritter. Mountaintop, Pa. • Fuel up for another day of festivities at a continental breakfast in the Alumni House at 8:30 a.m. • Attend Alumni University from 9:3011:30 a.m. " Support the 2001 inductees to die Athletics Hall of Fame at 10:30 a.m. in the Hall of Fame Room. After you attend a brief class meeting at noon, bring your appetite and energy' to the All Class Family Picnic and Barbecue on die quad. 4 . Support the achievements of your fellow alumni at the Awards Ceremony in the Darte Center from 5:30-7:15 p.m. I he Ballroom will be jumpin’ for the Reunion Class Cocktail Reception and Dinner from 7:30 p.m.-MidnighL Sunday, June 3 Dean George Ralston will lead the Reunion Memorial Service at the Bell Tower at 10 a.m. ° 'Hie Golden Colonel Brunch will officially close out Reunion Weekend. I or more information on Reunion I Weekend, contact the Alumni Relations | rHI'ice at 1 800-W ll.KIiS I1. extension M ‘ I.io. ()r, check out the II likes website M lor details. The Class of 1970 Friends from the Class of 1970 grabbed their favorite dean for a picture at die All Class Family Picnic and Barbecue. Housed in Grissom Hall in the former New Mens Dorm during their hay day at Wilkes, die men were among die first residents of die dorm and actually named Grissom in honor of the astronaut who had, at die time, recently been killed. From left to right are Len Surd! from Bellingham, Washington; Jack Mulligan from Little Egg Harbor, N.J.; Ken Ganser, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Jim Darlington, Solvay, N.Y.; Dean Ralston; John Squeri, Randolph, NJ.; Bart Hauser. Eatontown, N.J.; David Silberman, Germantown, Tennessee We Owe litem Our Thanks. Hnrknell University Junior College Air Cadets, or Flyboys, are credited with sating what we now know as Wkes from financial ruin in the 19-tOs. They celebrated their Millennium Reunion Brunch at Genetti s in October of 2000. Seated are: Sherry \\ right, assistant director for alumni; Carol Randall, from Forked River N I • h >i . Annapolis, Md.: Grace Plate. West Greve. Pa.; AFROTC Captain Deborah Duselc Erica Ttavbridge. GUI |> Standing are: Dr. George Ralston: Lou Holz, Wayne, Pa.; John Homer, Forked River, N.J.-.Joe RoJowskx, Annapolis, Md.; AFROTC Commander Lieutenant Colonel Donna Lynn Smith; Jim Lynch. Bloomfield. N.J.; Robert Ammlung. Maple Shade, N.J.; Arnold Rifkin, trustee emeritus; Paul Strunk, vice president for Alumni. Development, and Univereity Relations na �Ajopajia ssauisng uopaas leatiaqeqdiv ‘pO\_K CVV'T ntRECTOFW WILKES A I » >» » UNIV ecotning is On Anno u ttc e m e n t mni \W Robert J. Yokavonus retired from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Middlesex County College and is employed as director of labor and employment security solu­ tions with Unisys Corp, in Blue Bell, Pa. He resides in Bridgewater, N.J. Homecoming 2000 Highlights Alyce M. (Puscavage) Zura, Ph.D., was chosen for ig America s Teachers, the 2000 edition of Who’s Who Zunong in :Sugar Run, Pa. Alyce and husband Ken ‘69 reside in REUNION1 I960 William A. Foose retired from the City of TYiscon Water Department He resides in lUcson, Ariz. ^1961 Homecoming is October 26-28 and it's going to be a blast. Reservations for the Annual Golf Tournament at Irein Temple Det fi P faster and faster each year. Make yours early! The Colonel's Comer was a huge hit last year, so it's back again, a the football team play Ute Lycoming Warriors on Saturday while you, y family and friends kick back and relax under die tent. @ Christening the Colonel’s Comer on Saturday, Alumni Association President Bill Goldsworthy ‘76 presents Dr. Breiseth with a flying W designed and carved out of anthracite by a local artist. Homecoming 2000 was Dr. Breiseth’s final homecoming as president of Wilkes University. The tribute also recognized Jane Breiseth for her 17 years of service to Wilkes. Bill presented the “first lady of Wilkes” with a crystal vase. @ All hail the King and Queen! Matt Reitnour, a senior Communications major from Zionsville, Pa., and Mary Waldorf, a senior Psycholog)' major with a minor in Sociolog)' from Binghamton, N.Y., began their reign as Wilkes University’s royal couple. Watch out Augusta, here comes Scon Jones, from Kingston; Jim Domzalski ‘98 from Glen Lyon; and 'Eiger Denoy from Macanaqua. They took First Place in the first flight at Item Temple. Missing from the photo is Gene Domzalski, from Glen Lyon. ® Mike Glancey ‘69 from Union, New Jersey; Ed Burke ‘69, from Kingston; and Pat Burke ‘69, from Dallas are die reigning champions of die second flight. ((B) Ed Ungureit, from Edwardsville; Ken Hanadel, from Luzerne, Joe Mangan, from Wilkes-Barre; and Mike Malkemes, from Mountaintop, snatched Benjamin J. Matteo, CPA, has been a member of the Hazleton Lions Club and Hazleton Unico Club tor 50 years. He is also an honorary member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and member of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Pubic Accountants for 40 years. He and wife Josephine reside in Hazleton, Px Robert Ontko retired from Alexandria Township iip Middle School alter 35 years as a teacher and coach. He1 and t wife Gloria reside in Milford, NJ. 1938 Thomas W. Melson retired as a self-employed public accountant He resides in Forty Fort, Pa. 1964 1943 Richard O. Burns, J.D., started his own law firm in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. He resides in Congers, N.Y. Barker retired. She resides in Eva D. (Charnowitz) ( onville, N.C. Hendersor 1949 REUNION1 Edward E Corcoran, Ph.D., served as vice-president of die South Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee. He resides in Columbia, S.C. Albert J. Stratton, Ph.D., retired as director of the psy­ chology department at Wernersville State Hospital after 21 years of service. He resides in Wyomissing, Px ^^!951 Jeanne (Claypool) Van Ncwenhizcn celebrated her 50tli wedding anniversary with husband John. They reside in Benton Harbor. Mich. 1955 J. Warren Blaker, Ph.D., professor of physics and chem­ istry at Farleigh Dickinson University, donated an early fourvolume edition of Sir Isaac Newton's Principia Mathematics to tlte Eugene me S. Memorial Libraiy. Libr Warren runs the Institute forir Lightware Science and Technology- at FDU and was awarded with a Presidential Citation. He resides in Bronx, N.Y. >1966 Clement A. Gaync •nor, Jr., retired since 1995, is trawling all over the world. Hi He resides in Fort Washington, Md. Linda (Fusaro) Kahler is a retired teacher from the West Babylon School District in N.Y. She and husband Richard reside in Huntington Station, N.Y. 1967 He Russell Jenkins, M.D., retired from active'■practice. pr works as Medical Director of the Institute of Safe 5afe Medication Practices. Richard Mendelsohn M *73 passed the certification exam for social work. Richard and wife Suzie celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Elaine (Barbini) Morehead of the ‘lorehead is lite the principal j Academy Saint Benedict ict in Newark, NJ. She earned a mas­ ter's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and earned certi­ fication in supervision. She resides in Cranford, NJ. 1968 Arthur R. Boote retired as controller of Cook Brothers Companies. He resides in Vestal, N.Y. James T. Kozcmchak is semi-retired. James and wife Jennifer Davis reside at Harvey’s Lake, Px 1957 John R. Miller received the Association of Government Accountants’ Andy Barr Award, which recognizes financial executives in the private sector who exemplify and promote ] excellence in gover eminent, outstanding leadership, high ethical standards andd innovative management techniques. Robert W. McGurrin, Ph.D., received the Department of Defense Cold War Certificate for his work in promoting peace and stability in the United States. Now retired, he and wife Nancy reside in Woodstock, England, and in their summer­ house in the Aquitaine region of southwestern France. 1969 Charles W. Robinson retired. He and wife Lucienne reside in The Villages, Fla. 1958 Merri (Jones) Earl retired as a primary teacher in the Chenango Forks School District, N.Y. She is a New York State Maili Mentor and joined the New York State Education Department as a senior partner consultant Merri and hus­ band Paul '59 reside in Castle Creek, N.Y. * James J. Williams M77 retired from the Department of Defense. He resides In Mechanicsburg, Pa. Carl V. Romanski was selected as a reader for lire Advanced Placement Exam in Spanish. He and wife Mary reside in Danville, Pa. 1959 Donna Broun Argenio ‘90 Mechanicsburg Dr. Charles Jackson ‘51 Bensalem Dr John Harrison ‘87 Kingston Quinn Kirk ‘99 Philadelphia Deborah Klapatch, Pharm.t), '00 Exst Stroudsburg Sandra Beynon Nicholas M '85 Kingston Jason Nocclla '98 Dickson City Dr. Carl Urbanski ‘89 Mountaintop Stephen Urbanski'S’ Kingston Brian McGrath was promoted to worldwide vice-president of purchasing at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies. He resides in East Windsor, N.J. Martin Nap: □arstcck had two novels, "War Song" and "A Hero's Welcom ime," both about the Vietnam War. re-issued as trade paperbacks. Martin resides in Rochester, N.Y. Charles J. Garels retired from the U.S. General Accounting Office. He is employed as the controller of isolators, Inc. Inc, in Manassas, Va., where he also Southland Insulators, resides. Graduates Gite Sack to Wilkes by Serving o„ Atum„i Board Michael R. Clark, M.D., was awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, a prestigious award given to those who excel in their career fields and have completed exceptional community service. Michael resides in East Lansing, Mich., witli wifeJoanne. president of the Edmund J. Kotula was re-elected as pr Polish National Union of America in Sera :ranton, Pa. He resides in Wallington, NJ. Frederick J. Hills retired from Mobil. He resides in Mickleton, NJ. Edward McCafferty was named a fellow of Ute Electrochemical Society. Ed Is an adjunct faculty member al Mary Washington College In Fredericksburg. Va. He and wife Mar)' reside in Alexandria, Va. 1970 Georgiana (Cray) Bart was selected as a signature member of Associated Pastelists on the Web, (APOW), an organization of pastel artists from all over lite United States who exhibit their pastels, promote the pastel medium, and educate on die Web. She resides in Wilkes-Barre Paula (Gilbert) Gray was selected as a New Jersey state­ level finalist in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in die category of secondary mathematics. Paula was also included in the 2000 edition of Who’s Who Among Amenia’s Teachers. Mel Rogers, was w promoted to l)C9 captain al Northwest esides in Marietta. Gx Airlines. He rest Journal 1971 Lucretia (Geiger) Woolf is a second grade teacher at La Costa Heights School in La Costa, Calif. She resides in Encinitas, Calif., with husband Nigel and children Shaylyn and Devin. 1972 Jack J. Flynn was; |promoted to director of the Office of Policy Support with the l Department of Housing and Urban Development Developmer Public Affairs. He resides in Fairfxx, Vx Catherine (McCormick) Gourley M’79 published her 15 th book titled Media Wizards- A Behind the Scene Look at Media Manipulations. The American Library Association named her book Good Giri Work to its best nonfiction books published in 1999 for young adult readers list She resides in Dallas, Px Eileen M. Morrow is director of the Rowan University bookstore. She resides in .Mantua, NJ. William A. Rolland, Jr. announces the graduation of sons William A HI '00 and Robert S. ’00 from Wilkes. William III graduated from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and Robert earned his B.S. in Business Administration. 1973 Gene A. Camoni received an Ed.D. from Widener Universit)’. He is the school administration1 superintendent : Barbara with Hie Old Forge School District He and. wife • (Aulisio) ‘72 reside in Swoyersville, Px Joel Fischman and wife Ellen (Schwartz) *75 opened their own company called First Class Productions. Inc. in Nev. They reside in Henderson, Nev. They hate three children. Edward Hoffman is teaching art and painting portraits in N.Y., Vermont and Canadx Edward resides in Plattsburgh, N.Y. John G. Hon-nth is a teacher with Mid-Valley High School in Throop, Px He coached the 7lh-Slh grade softball team, which won the District II Championship m 2000. He resides in Dickson City, Pa Julie Morse earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix. Alumni Close-Up Dr. Charles F. Jackson ‘51 Wins 51st PASR Volunteer of the Year Award For selflessly serv­ ing otliers within his community. Dr. Charles F. Jackson Barbara ami Charlie *51 earned (lie Jackson ‘51 support Pennsylvania their local alumni Association of chapter on the Spirit of School Retirees Philadelphia cruise. 1999-2000 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Recommended by his fellow Philadelphia chapter members (8.000). Charlie is the 51st recipient of this prestigious honor. Charlie’s most rewarding community service experiences come from teaching immigrants in citi­ zenship classes and helping them prepare for the 100-question test. He offers one-on-one instruction to a couple of students each vear and. throughout tile year, he helps them understand language, the alphabet, mid pans of speech. Currently working with a Korean couple. Charlie's greatest reward comes years down the road when he w atches his former students blossom Into entrepre­ neurs and successful businesspeople and take advantage of 'the land of opportunity ” �■ KES UNIV ERSE AIumn i r. lobman b a n,».,l«r rf the Ubente Bomu^ Jill L. Morris and husband Kenneth announce lhe birth of tlieir daughter. Erin Marie. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. 1974 Charles D. Denkenbergci :r retired after 30 years of teaching math 1 :at Elk Lake High SdtooL He resides in .Montrose, Pa The;-, rnrf daushttnjeaia and Melurn. reside In Inrenre. Px M. Klocko is vice-president of finance at Textron .Morion Control Systems in Santa Claritx Calif. Joseph resides in Sferimson Ranch. Calif., with wife Kathy and children Brian and Brittany. 1980 M.D.. is lhe medical director with Scott-White Ed Cooney. He and wife Louise reside in Hewitt, Tbxas. Hewitt Clinic. Joel P. Kane, Lt. Col., is die commanding officer of 1975 HMT-302, the largest navy and Marine Corps Heavy Helicopter Squadron in the United States. He, wife Sharon, and children Daniel andjoeline, reside in Jacksonville, N.C. Richard Clor ompu>, O.D., retired from private practice after 20 years and a is now the vice-president of professional arairs at the Spectacle Lens Group ofJohnson & Johnson Vision Care. Inc. He and wife Linnea reside in Roanoke. Vx Kadiryn lyahla TVahla is is senior senior clinical clinical research researen associate assocmu for Parexel Intemau’onal and resides in Hollywood, Flor. Paula (Pinter) Gabriel was promoted to director of development at Holy Infancy School in Bethlehem. Px She resides in Allentown, Px Rev. Dr. Nan< acy E. (Rodda) Topolcwski. public iblished eglnsemicns■ iiin Tlie Ministers Annual Manual for Preaching, ;and Wo.-ship Planning 1999-2000 and 20002001. Sher resides in Vestal. N.Y. feu Barbara Gas lick married Thomas Hartnett. Barbara is the cwter of Costumes by Barbara in Luzerne. Pa They reside in Swoyersville. Px Bruce C. Jackson completed the 10-tth running of the Boston Maiadion. Bruce is employed as a program manag­ er at Unisys Corp, and resides in Green Lane. Px. with wife Alice. Roger T. Sorensen is CFO of Timesavers, Inc, located in Minneapolis, Minn. He resides in Maple Grose. Minn. Susan Stephens. R.N.. is chief nursing officer with Greenview Regional Hospital. Susan resides in Bowling Green. Ky. 1977 G taco mi na (Jackie Buzzclli) Bacon achieved National Board Certification in Early Childhood from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She was seleitted by the Connecticut State Department of Education to receive a Celebration of Excellence Award for a project tilled, It s a Dogs Life. Husband Karl *76 owns his own business. De Deco Service Company. Tliey reside in Naugatuck. Conn. Wendy C. (Ferrall) Hal land announces lhe birth of a daughter, Jessie Louise. Tliey reside in Mission Viejo, Calif. John M. Zubris M *89 earned his Ph.D. in Instructional Technology from Penn State University. He and wife Karel announce the birth of their son, Jason. She resides in Wilkes-Bane. 1978 Dave Bienias was induced into lite South Wilkes-Barre Teeners’ Baseball "Wall-of-Farne." He is assistant varsity baseball coacii at Meyers High Schoo), manager of the Wilkes-Barre American) Legion Baseball Club, and Industrial Pretrealnrent Manager■ ffor the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority Dave resides»in Hanover Township. Px Bert Katz, CPA. was promoted to CEO of Innovative Products and Services, inc Bert resida in Bedminster N.J. Anita Meehan. Ph.D, psyrhok logy professor al Kutztown 'Elementary Dara University. co-authored a manual1 tided I Analysis Using Microsoft Excel " 1979 Doreen (Wickiser) Hampton earned a Master of Science Degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes. She is :t fourth grade teacittr at St Jude School. Doreen reside; in Mountain’:,;, with husband Delbert and daughter Jennie. Norecn (Corbett) Johnson joined theTELERX team in Wilkes-Barre jB call floor director Noreai reside? in Dalias. Pa. Jerome C. Wilverding was promoted to finance director at Resource Phoenix, a financial outsourcing company. He resides in Martinez, C:l Susan (Hcrstek) Brimo-Cox. APR. was elected presi­ dent of the Pennsylvania Press Ciub. an organization of pro­ fessional journalists and communicators. She resides in Pittsburgh. Px in New York City. John A. Chipego was promoted to director of operations for PFS Accounting Senices and resides in East Windsor, N.J >1981 Virginia (Martin) Crossin. M‘85 and husband Richard announce the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth. Tliey. and children Andrew and Julia, reside in Kington, Pa. Robert J. Harper, Lt. Col, transferred to the Pentagon, Doug Collina and wife Kathleen announce tire birth of their daughter, Faith Elizabeth. Tliey' reside in Bethlehem. Px Susan Maier Davis was named senior vice-president of clinical services for Harbotside Healthcare in Boston, Mass. She resides in Laurel, Md. Tawny L. (Rushoe) Dietrick graduated from manager’s training class with Susquehanna 1 lealth System and was promoted to office coordinator. She and husband Mark reside in Ralston, Px Angela S. Holin received the Newman Award for Excellence in Acoustical Design and was selected for Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, Angela resides in Newport, R.l. Allyson (Blodgett) Spegar and husband Tim announce the birth of their son, Peter Jeffrey. They reside in West Henrietta, N.Y. Washington, D.C. Mark I. Himelstein was promoted to vice-president of Solaris Operating Environment Sarah (Farley) Stapleton earned a Master of Education degree in Secondary Science Education from Slippery Rock University. Husband Michael *81 is chair of the Geoenvironmental Science DepL Tliey reside in Grove City, Px Todd A. Snyder and wife Donna announce the birtli of their son, Brian. Timothy P. Williams was named director of information technology at Manheim Township School District in Lancaster, Pa. Timothy, wife Amy, and children Grant, Anna and Owen reside in Landisville, Px g) 1986 Charlotte A. Wanamaker is a secretary forr ithe Green education Bay Area Public School District in the speciali ed department She resides in Pulaski, Wise. Laura (Pollick) Demkovitz and husband Peter announce the birtli of their son. Graham Pierce They, and daughters Zoe and Olivia, reside in Wyndmoor, Px 1982 Donna M. Elias married William Christian *87. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Howard S. Diamond opened a law firm. He resides in Morristown, N.J. Michael J. Zwiebel was pron moled to director of technology care with ATC Globe. Mike,. ’wife Dina, and tlieir two children. Jenna and Julie, reside in Bel Air, Md. 1983 Dee Czaykowski was appointed director of global new product marketing for Wyeth lederle Vaccines in Radnor, Pa. Edward and Danelle (Scaran) Mackavagi ;e are metnbers of the technical staff at Agere Systems. They f ;reside in Bethlehem, Px, with children zlllyson and Eddie 111. Gerald J. O’Hara joined Keystone as chief information officer. Gerald and wife Tracey (McElroy) *84 reside in Mountaintop, Px Ellen M. Van Riper, J.D., married Alien Malanowski. She is an attorney with Irvine Van Riper, P.A, in Phoenix. They reside in Cave Creek, Ariz. Gautam Yadama. Ph.D., associate professor at Washington Uriiyersiiy, is conducting research in Kathmandu, Nepal. 1984 Daniel J. Glunk. M.D. was re-elected as a memlier of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s board of trustees. He, wife MargriL and children Brigitta and Andrew reside in Williamsport, Pa. Kevin J. McGovern, wife Kathy (Pichel) ‘84, and children Patrick, Sean and Megan moved to Portland, ” Maine. Kevin is the Associate vice-; ’ c-presldcnt of cardiac services at .Maine Medical Center and Kathy K. is a family nurse practitioner Jerome P. Nachlis was promoted to vice-president of finance and administration at ACTIV-e Solutions in Plymouth Meeting, Pa Jerome resides in Wilmington, Dflrt, with wife Debbie and sons Joshua and Aaron. David w. Phillips was promoted to area account director of sales in pharmaceutical products with American Home Products. He resides in New York City. Gcorgietta (Marotto) Gdovin, O.D., and husband David *88 announce the birth of twins Lauren Michelle and Michael David. Tliey reside in Norristown, Px Merrel Neal and wife Sarah (Gaumer) ‘91 announce lhe birth of their daughter, Michaela Rachel. They and son Lucas William reside in Phoenixville. Pa. Hands-On Curriculum and Confidence Ensured Success for Wayne Henninger ‘92 Netti McHugh is director of environmental remediation with GATX in Carteret, NJ. Neal resides in Point Pleasant, NJ., with wife Diane (Gatfield) *86 and children Kelsey and Evan. Linda (Fritz) Melnik and husband Lany announce the birth of their second son, Jarred Evan. They, and son Adam, reside in Hatboro, Pa. Gary R. Mclusen transferred from Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts to Brunssum, The Netherlands. Carmen Panccrella, PhD., and husband Tim Strayer announce the birth of their second daughter, Abigail Martin, 'i'hey, and daughter Elizabeth Mary, reside in West Newton, MA. 1987 Edwin Daveskl, M ‘96 and wife Luann announce the birth of their daughter, Holly. They, and son Louis, reside in Laflin. Pa. Paul Isiuie Is employed with support staff for the Mental I lealth Association of Southeastern Pa. He is co-chairman of Delaware County Community Support Program Board of Dlreciors of lhe Delaware County Road Runners. He resides In 1-aiiMlowne, Pa. Diiiinit A. (Plutii) Lopez, and husband Juan announce the birtli of llidr son, Nicholas Antonio They reside 111 Aiiiimi(||i||., virg Gm y SiihcIk-/, nn<| wife Vivian aimuuiu e lhe birth of their Mill, ChrlMopIlcr |i»..-p|i They reside in Silver Spilng. Md. Andrew W. Gulden married Lisa Drankoski. Michelle D. (Dickinson) McNichols and husband Thomas reside m Telford, Pa. Rima Saad graduated with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology it McLean from Hahnemann University and is working at lass. Hospilal/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Ms Jeffrey J. Yankow. Ph.D., was honored with Lite Robert E. Huglies Assistant Professorship of Economics and Business Administration Endowment Chair at Furman University, Greenville, S.C. Laura (Redding) 1Tamasi and husband Greg Gr announce lite birth of tlieir dauj lughler, Rachel Isabella. They, 1, and son Matthew, reside in Cn Cranbury, N.J. 1994 Michele A. Donovan graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Michelle is employed with Draisin Vision Group and resides in Mount Pleasant. S.C. Melinda (Comfort) Williams and husband Richard ‘92 announce the birth of their daughter, Shannon Paige. They, and son Nicholas, reside in Hellertown, Pa. division. Although he spent the first six years of his career gaining experience with the Detroit Pistons, First impressions Agency (Pottsville, Pa.), and Marketing Solutions (Fairfax, Virginia). Wayne credits Wilkes John W. Dorunda. Lt, married Jenine M. Mead. They reside in Pensacola. Fix Tracy CGoryeb Zarola and husband Joseph welcomed lhe birtli of f :son Patrick Joseph. They reside in Lake Harmony, with best preparing him for his future. Px “My education at Wilkes, particularly the public relations training, was outstanding and very diverse,! REUNION1>1991 said Wayne. "I learned very early on die importance of being able to determine truly newsworthy items and communicate those items dearly and succinctly in both verbal and written format The hands-on training 1 received at Wilkes gave me the confidence to join the Detroit Pistons right out of school and YEARJ launch my company at a very early age.” His company boasts a client list that includes Pepco Tecitnologies, Potomac Capital investments (PCI), and Safetyforum .com. Sports Wave currently services the 2002 Winter National Senior Games, Major League Lacrosse, Super 44 High School All-Star Football Game, Eastern Surfing Association (ESA), and die Maryland SoccerPlex. Sports Wave & Gilco Sports & Entertainment Marketing provide consulting services for tlie Chicago Bears. Steven S. Endres earned a professional engineering license. He is employed as a regional sales manager with Sybron Chemical. Inc. He. wife Gina and daughter Taylor Christopher J. Augustine, wife Christine, and children Branden and Sarah, reside at Hanscom AFB, Mass. reside in Vineland, N.J. Joseph S. Machuzak, Jr, earned lhe Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Dennis Granaltan married Raquel S. Tinoso. They reside in Hoboken, N.J. Osteopathic Medicine. Dina Gavenas married Mike DeMartini. Dina is an oper­ ating room nurse at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, N.J. They reside in East Hanover, N.J. Julie Prusakowski received a Master of Science degree from Wilkes and graduated from lhe Wyoming Valley Health Care System School of Nursing Aneslhesix Julie is a nurse anesthetist will) the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital and resides in Philadelphia. Edward J. Kwak, Jr., married Amy Giombetti. Ed works as senior manager of sales for CTSI in Wilkes-Barre. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. tor) Reinke and husband Michael announo announce Chcri (Cator) lhe birth of their first child, Luke Vaughn. They reside in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. Vaughn A. Sltinkus wass [promoted to director of commu>.t Wilkes. He is responsible for nications and marketing at ' eting developing strategic marked „ communications initiatives, serving as University spokesperson, and leading Wilkes's news, publications, digital communications and sports information programs. He and wife Headier *01 reside in 1995 David Hines earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Marywood University and is the borough man­ ager with Edwardsville, Px Wilkes-Barre. 1988 Kelle Ayers-Rapps, trs-Rap; O.D, and husband Jeffrey announce lhe lhe birtli of their daughter, Lilly Delphene. They, and children Kyle Jeffrey and Quinn Lewis, reside in Phillipsburg, N.J. Kelle is in private practice with Finegan Schoepner Eye Associates. Paul S. Jeffery married Nancy Lament They reside tn Pittston, Pa. Carole (Armstrong) Tcllic is special events manager at Juncin Achievement. She resides in Kingston, Pa. 1989 Christina M. Ortiz received a Master of Social Work Degree from Marywood University. Christina is a medical social worker in orthopedics and neurology for Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J. She resides in Parsippany, N.J. 1992 Abele and husband Walt announce lhe Sue (Trosko) I birthi of tlieir son, Joseph Andre. iernusz) Bohenek and husband Brian *93 Linda (Wie: ne birth of their son, Stephen. They reside in announce the Edwards, Calif. Jeffery’J- Scibek and wife Suzanne (Swartz) *97 announce the birtli of tlieir son. Zaccery Joseph. Jeff received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of South Carolina. He is employed at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as a post-doctoral research fellow. They reside in Richlandtown. Pa. Carl S. Coates marriedJoAnn M. Mullcry ‘94. They’re both teachers in the Wyoming Valley West School District and reside tn Plymoudt, Pa. V. Lal’ointe moved to Kennesaw, Ga. He Ls manager Gary’ E fessional services of Excelergy Corporation, Atlanta, of profess James W. Smith and Rosaria Tammaro *96 wre married. John Is a commodities broker with Prebon Yamane in Jersey City, N J., while Rosaria is a registered nurse al SunBndge Care and Reliabilitation in Oradell, N.J. Tliey reside in Weehawken, N J. A. Jennifer (Howell) dcQucvcdo and husband Michael ‘90 announce the birtli of tlieir son. Nicholas. Michael is the vice-pr “’-president of PNC Brokerage in Doylestown, Pa. They, The] and daughters Kaeleigh Ann and Lindsey, reside in Erdenheim, E,u Px Gx Patrice (Pienta) Hamel and husband James announce tlie birtli of their daughter, Bridget Yvonne. Lee Morrell was named director of public relations for goZing in Encino. Calif. Brian McCoy married Jill Fasciana *98- They reside in Lansdowne. Px William Neff is national account manager for Nelson Wcsterlxirg of New Jersey. He resides in Bethlehem, Pa. Charlotte (Hoffman) .Moser and husband Dan *92 announce the birtli of daughter Mctorix Marci E. McDade married Kenneth P. Bamansky. They reside in Dunmore, Pa. Wendy E. Rosencrance married Jim Fras.r She is direc­ tor of Implementation Services for Panoran ■ Business Views in Ibronto, Ontario. Andy Pctroski established himself as an independent multimedia and web designer,'developer in Harrisburg, I a. Pierre K. Poland jian earned a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Kelly A. (Williams) Trout and husband Matthew announce the birth of their son. Jackson Matthew. They reside in Lancaster, Pa. Gary II. Meyers was promoted to regional facilities man­ ager of Pennsylvania for Summit Bank. He resides in Wilkes-Barre. [REUNION] YEAR^ Janice A. Rxispen received a master’s degree in Library Science from Catholic University in W ashinglon. D C She is employed with Stafford County School in Virginia ns a school library media specialist. She resides in Fredericksburg. Vx 1990 Jason Griggs and wife Tummy announce the birth of their daughter, Allison Dale. Jason was appointed to the Limerick Township Planning Commlssioti in Limerick, l’;t, where tliey also reside. Ix-nllc Nhiliiewic/. iimulrd JJjjyiil Iliiniittli Shu works as a I'hhIik I - pr.'luliM with Cruft Bill Mamifticliirliig In Iklllflcflun, pri T|l(.y (n pn in Wayne, N.J. Susan (Barr) Shannon and husband Kevin announce the birth of daughter Heather Nicole. Susan is a mobile and behavioral therapist for Northwestern Human Services. She received her master's degree at La Salle University. Nadine L. (Wieder) Hromisin and husband Ronald announce the birtli of a son, Kyle Brenden. Kathleen (Shemanski) Kochan M ‘87 and her hus­ band Keith announce the birth of their daughter, Katherine Elizabeth. Karen Balzarotti married Robert Alexander. They reside Jeff D. Seamans M’89 was appointed board treasurer of the Pennsylvania Technology Student Association and is regional vice-president of the Technology Education 1 /Association of Pennsylvanix He and wife: ’Tammy reside tn Stale College. Px In just three years, Wayne Henninger *92 has co-founded one of the fastest-growing public relations companies in the nation. As president of WAVE PR, which he distin­ guishes as a "roll-up-your-sleeves” firm in Washington, D.C., Wayne is responsible for all the business operations and oversees, promotes, and gen­ erates business for Sports Wave, die company’s sports 1 o ti r n a I 1993 Aaron Albert and wife Sabctli T. (Ryan) ‘95 celebrat­ ed tlieir two-year anniversary. Cynthia (WillHpsl Hhelnhelincr«.isa«-.uilalllie Crwuw llum.111 St-mcc .W .inl Iran) Vdumreni of America fiaUona) Sire resides in East Stnmdsburg. i’a. Aubin I. SevTin. Sr. is lhe dWnbuimn center general manager with Praino Packaging. He resides in Aurora, III. 1996 Jenna Porpiglia got imarried. Her last name is now­ Conroy and she resides in Mont Clare, Pa. Grant Yoder and wife Sarah (Kovacs) *97 announce lhe birth of their daughter. Alexis Mae. Tliey reside in Schuylkill Haven. P.l �3PS 1998 ,/ Michael T. Beach cm IV is a residence / director and prognun service specialist at the z College of New Jersey in Ewing, N.J. Michael is also enrolled in the Counselor Education graduate studies program at Kean University in Union. N.J. He resides in Old Bridge. N.J. David .Macedo M '00 was promoted to head coach of the men's basketball team for Virginia Wesleyan. Christine Tondrick is public relations manager for the ds Collection Ltd. in Gettyburg. Px She resides in York. Anastasia (Gurdock) Zabiclski, biolog}’teacher, is employed with Forest City Regional School District Anastasia and husband Joseph reside m Susquehanna Pa. 1999 Dcena Guadagno is working in the marketing depart­ ment with Multex.com. a financial service internet company. She resides in Long Island, N.Y. Kelly A. Rava-Osborn earned a Master of Social Work degree from Marywood Unirersity. Kelly and husband Tom reside in TUstin. Calif. 2000 Paula Gentliman is coordinator of special events and stewardship al Wilkes. She resides in Wilkes-Barre. Lori Harchar [oined the staff of the environmental dept merit at Barr. Isett and Associates. She resides in WilkesBarre. Graduates 1941 Bernard G. Achhammer Brian Lubenow married Amy Weisscr. They reside in Newark. Delx 1947 Martha (Hoyle) Fier 1987 Betty (Zablocky) Harris retired as a registered investment advisor with Lincoln Investment Planning. Inc. She resides in Bloomsburg, Pa. 1990 was nan.t Described as “an extraordinarily focused and powerful individual” by President Breiseth, Joe is credited with turning the former Los Angeles­ based First Interstate Bancorp into one of the country's top financial giants, and he was the first to experiment with bank franchises. Joe served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. During his career, he served on the boards of directors of Edison International, . I-ockheed Corp, and the . Federal Reserve Bank i of San Francisco. A p Pennsylvania native. U Joe came home to ’ Wilkes in 1978 to receive an honorary doctorate. Jerome E. Luft 1951 Matthew B. Valigra 1952 Joseph S. Cherrie Catherine Read-Thompson 1953 David T. Minasian 1954 Eileen V. (Shovlin) Krubitzer Amelia B. Lubesco 1955 Michael Reilly 1956 Barbara J. (Rogers) Chorba ,4 Family Charles M. Angelella 1959 Donald Grateau Joseph J. Bartkowski Steven J. Lovett Anne (.Gray) Maynard William V. Tanski, Sr., Mary (Hutter) Trebilcox M ThomasJ. Motichka. 1961 Nancy E. (Daries) Andreeko John P. Nelson Gloria (Bartnicki) Riegel, PSEA L’niServ representative, was inducted into International s Who’s Who of Professionals. Trustee Emeritus Joseph J. Pinola ‘48 died at this home in Century City, California, at the age of 76. I960 John P. Maney 1950 William E Purcell 1974 On June 25, 2000, our Wilkes family was saddened by the loss of one of its dearest and most devoted members, John Chwalek, Sr. Relentless in his admissions efforts. John was forever recruiting students to Wilkes. 1948 Ruth (Williams) McHenry 1949 Ruth (Williams) McHenry MASTER'S Trustee Emeritus Joseph J. Pinola '48 (1924-2000) In 1979, John began the tradition of presenting a ‘‘Coionel” blazer to Wilkes contributors in an event that would become the John J. Chwalek Invitational Golf Tournament John’s pioneering spirit also pro­ duced The Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Clut ib in 1991, which honors student-athletes and coaches of NCAA Division III college football. Each year, the John J. Chwalek National Championship Trophy is awarded to the country's top team. George Culp Andrea .M. Zalepa married Kevin M. Dobrowolski. They reside in Plymouth. Pa. We’ll Never Forget John Chwalek, Sr. For more than 54 years, he helped advance Bucknell Universit}'Junior College, Wilkes College, and Wilkes University. A navy veteran of World War II, John was employed as a vocational counselor for his fellow vet­ erans and subsequently served as a guidance and placement director, instructor in Sociology, admissions counselor, communit}’ relations director, and special assistant .Natalie Keller was promoted to director of enrichment at .Melmark. Inc. She resides in Downingtown, Pa. Kari Sue Smithh is pursuing a career in medicine at Penn State College of Me tedidne. s ■EZZ21 Alumni Announcements Alumni Relations Strikes G.O.LD. Mary D. Dymond married Michael Baloga and announces the birth of their daughter, Carolyn Mary. They reside in Wyoming. Px Shari A. Trembulak married Jake T. Mangels. They reside in Selinsgrove, Px A I umni Jour na I 1962 JohnJ.Jarecki.Jr. 1963 Andrew B. Costic Ronald J. Sebolka Jeanne M. Conway Thomas Cook Earl D. Fritzges Mervin M. Gold, M.D. Thomas J. Griffen Earl P. Hart, Sr. Warren Hartman Emmett R. Haughney Robert J. Macri, Sr.. Benjamin L Kasper 1974 David J. Yeosock 1975 Walter T. Roberts Robert P. Joyce Bernard L Kasper Andrew J. Koreny.Jr. Frank D. McDonough, Jr. Bemardine E. O'Donnell Stephen A. Olex 1979 Cathy J. (Hotchkiss) Kotula Arthur Parker 1983 Milton K. Cornell Henry B. Prescott Joseph Radko Donald C. Winters Betty II. (Harvey) Podlaski Eugene H Repotski 1957 William Figart 1985 Todd A. Snyder Stephen J. Gaydos Marian J. lainc. John T. Raykoritz Chapter Come out and cele­ brate the newest addi­ tion to the Alumni Association - tire Lehigh Valley & Berks County Chapter, which also includes Philipsburg. N.J. Chapter president Linda Gately is planning to hit a high note with trip to Musicfest in August Check the Wilkes website for further details (www.wilkes.edu). Luzerne County Chapter In January, chapter members "checked" out the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre Penguins at the First Union Arena. It was a Family Affair for Bill Goldsworthy ‘76 Lackawanna County Chapter Alumni didn’t “bat” an eye when asked to catch a performance of Dracula at Scranton’s Diva Productions theater in October Tn September, Alumni Association President Bill Goldsworthy ‘76 and his 80 JLfamily members spent 10 days touring Italy and living what he described as an "experience of a lifetime.” Bill and his family - wife Jannet, daughters Karyn, Carrie, and Aimee; his Wilkes family - Dominick Aritz ‘90, Charlie Butler ‘59, Millie Butler, honorary alumna, and Joseph Panzitta ‘48; and his West Pittston/Wilkes-Barre area family totaled 80. With a two-fold mission, Bill and his crew set off for the birthplace of his ancestors, Gualdo Tadino, located in the providence of Perugia, Italy. As mayor of West Pittston, Pa., Bill spearheaded an official “twinning” ceremo­ ny, in which the two towns were joined as sister cities. His political delegation of eight people also participated in a number of other events, including officially opening the annual Giochi Delle Porte medieval festival with Gualdo mayor Rolando Pinacoli, Wilkes alumni took sightseeing tours of Venice (on a real gondola), Florence, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome, where they attended Pope John Paul H’s weekly mass in St. Peter's Square. Jadi Willison '93 andJames Burke '91 "didn’t care if they ever went back” home from the Red Barons game last year. New York City Chapter The New York City Chapter will launch A Night at Mars 2112 soon. Check the Wilkes website for details. Harrisburg Chapter They’re off to see the wizard, and Dorothy, and Toto, and... Alumni will follow the yellow brick road to the Alienberry Playhouse on Friday, June 8 to watch the musical production of The Wizard of Oz. To find out what your chapter is planning, contact: “I really had only met the Butlers one or two other times and didn’t really know them, but now we have a shared experience and we can initiate a conversation or a laugh almost instantly," explained Dominick Aritz ‘90. "They are super people, a special couple. I feel closer to them as a result of this trip, and it has made a major difference to me at Wilkes events.” In front of the Vatican are (left to right): Rill Gotdsworthy, daughter Karyn, Dominick Aritz 90. daughters Carrie and Luzerne County Jadi Willison ‘93 (570) 819-4777 Lackawanna County James E Burke ‘91 (570) 586-1926 New York City Matt McCaffrey ‘94, M’99 (718) 409-7475 Washington. D.C. Ron Miller ’93 (703) 698-0940 Harrisburg Carl Juris S9 (717) 564-1479 Philadelphia Charles Jackson ‘51 (215) 639-S266 For mom information, call the .Alumni Office at l-SOtl-WIIKES-lL extension 4130. Rodney Smith Jeffrey G. Spaide 1988 Paul L. Dcllaria John J. Slush 1990 David a. Owens Grace (Slieaslry) Wilson 1992 Jo.eph R. Barlwrlo Anne Pelak, director, Corporate, Foundation and Government Relations: Paul Strunk, rice presidentfor Alumni, Development, and University Relations;Jennie PoweII. alumni director; Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth; Sherry Wright, assistant director, alumni; and Cindy Kern, assistant director, Admissions Merle J. Pope, Sr. 1984 Sandy A. Kadluboskl 1958 John D. Blnrinetl, Jr. G.O.LD. (Graduates Of the I-ast Decade) Coordinator, Erica Trowbridge ‘00, is working with current students to help build class identity, with recent graduates with special programming, as well as with chapters and reunion. The second new staff member is Gail Williams, secretary for Alumni Relations. This year, the Admissions Office will gain a new staff person to work on an Alumni in Admissions Program. Joseph Kurinka Helen (Young) Johnson John 0.1.ychos Last spring, Wilkes received a 5340,000 grant from The Teagle Foundation, Incorporated, of New York, to build an infrastructure that will focus on alumni programs, particularly recent graduates. It also includes a new program using recent graduates to assist admissions efforts. Arthur M. Davies James E. Jones AnthonyJ. Pipan share with your alma mater. Albert W. Berger 1968 Paula (Eike) Lavelle 1971 Francis D. Garrahan A lumni Relations and the Admissions Office are teaming up to help empower Ayou, Wilkes University's alumni, and enhance the special relationship you Henry'S. Vankoskl Lawrence E. Woods Gualdo Mayor Rolando Pinacoli and Bill Goldsworthy sbou their solidarity. �Aa>| auoqoaiaj. ter thou 33X3 Do Not Read While Operating Heavy Machinery Dr. Anthony L. Liuzzo My bathroom is a very dangerous place. I have learned of its hidden perils only by reading the warning prominently displayed on various items located therin. My can of shaving cream admon­ ishes me never to warm the lather; my toothpaste tube informs me that I should never swallow more toothpaste than is ordinarily used for brushing; and my face towel advises that it not be placed in con­ tact with any substance containing Benzoyl Peroxide (which. I hope, is not used in the manufacture of beer). WARNING: The continued assumption that purchasers ofproducts lack elementary My home office telephone comes with die warning that “the device may accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation,” common sense will be met ivith direct My calculator counsels that I must “not use this instrument when temperatures are above 104 degrees or less than 32 degrees” (Presumably, like me, its ability to perform rudimentary arithmetic calculations is heat and cold sensi­ tive.). decrease in sales revenues! w i L K The other rooms of my home are fraught with latent risks as well, and I shall be eternally grateful to the manufacturers of consumer products for disclosing these to me. E _______________________________ :________ ---------------------------------------------- And, I have been dutifully informed by their makers that staples have “sharp points.” My kitchen contains a host of frightening objects. These include garbage bags, which can suffocate me and kitchen wrap and food containers, which can lacerate my delicate skin. My coffee percolator admonishes me to use only fresh water. My toaster counsels me never to use it outdoors. My water cooler warns me not to employ it as a holder for house plants. And, my electric mixer orders me never to use this apparatus in the presence of flames or explosives, (Presumably, the producer has become aware that I am challenged in the art of cook­ ing./ Manufacturers of products used in my den unabashedly assume noth­ ing in terms of my intellect or com­ mon sense. My CD player cautions that I not pour liquids inside the opening. My television set warns against scratching the surface of the screen. And, my VCR informs me never to pry the machine open, although, thankfully, it does expressly grant me permission to place this device in a convenient location. Finally, my garage is a virtual war zone. My snowblower has 20 warnings, including admonitions to dress properly and to keep my footing. The user’s manual for my automo­ bile contains so many warnings that I am not able to read and digest these in one sitting. The final warning, however, disclosed that there may be discrepancies between the data, illustrations, and descrip­ tions in the manual and my auto­ mobile. It other words, I am being warned that the warnings that have previously been issued may not be, in fact, accurate. I, too, have a warning - and it is directed at the manufacturers of these and related products. WARNING: The continued assump­ tion that purchasers of products lack elementary common sense will be met with direct decrease in sales revenues! Anthony L Liuzzo, J.D., Ph.D., is professor ofBusiness and Economics at Wilkes University. Persons who suffer allergic reac­ tions to poor writing should not read this column. Reprinted with permission from lie Times Leader. S UNIVERSE Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED If this magazine is addressed to a graduate who no longer resides at your home, please tear off the mailing label and mall It, with the corrected address, to the address above. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAI D PERMIT NO. 111 PITTSTON, PA � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2001 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2001 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/01df8a3c912cabeb07580fb3bd8049c1.pdf 25eac7d9e0f57b265297e6fa4f8a44b0 PDF Text Text �IN HER OWN WORDS Reunion Weekend May 31-June 2,2002 universe YOURVOICE, OUR VISION Editorial Staff U OK fW ELCOME TO THE NEWLY Volume 9 - Issue 1 out’ yeS VESTER V. VERCOE, JR. '51 AND PATRICIA BOYD-RRADY '51 ■ Alissa M. Antosh '91 Editor events will take away those winter doldrums. Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director, Marketing Communications For the first time, Reunion Weekend is open to all class years, not just those ending in 2 or 7. John Seitzinger Sports Editor Take a “Not So Typical” Campus Tour Meet at the Conyngham lawn and find out why this tour is so unique. 10 a.m. Must R.S.V.P. Christine Tondrick '98 Contributing Editor Mark Golaszewski Designer Kelly Lebo '03 (Pharm.D.) already consumed by your children, kes, careers, volunteer work, etc., finding 'ine to sit down with the Universe may challenge. If we accomplish our final goal, the first two will most certainly ^bu may have noticed the addition of a new, bold declaration on the front cover of this Jrsc-—The Voice of Wilkes University Alumni. That’s the re-focus in a nutshell. Over the Must R.S.V.P. $12 per person, $6 for children 6-12, no charge for children under 5. G.O.L.D. COORDINATOR ERICA TROWBRIDGE '00 AT LAST YEAR'S REUNION WEEKEND. All Class Reunion Gala Friday May 31 John Wilkes Club Members: Meet President Gilmour Dr. Gilmours Home 30 West River Street y p.m. By invitation. Must RSV.p. Reception, Awards Ceremony, Dinner Henry Student Center, Ballroom, 2nd Floor 84 West South Street 5 p.m. Must R.S.V.P. $35 per person I The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and distributed three times a year to alumni and friends. The following benefits are available to the members of Wilkes University Alumni Association: Wilkes Alumni License Plates, Affinity Credit Card, Affinity Home and Auto Insurance. Please call or e-mail the Alumni Office for information about your Alumni Association Benefits at: 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4130 or: alumni@wilkes.edu (“:bdinScMd™)- Limited number of tickets available Must R.s.V.P. Saturday,June 1-A1I Classes w Start the Day O/fuith a Continental Breakfast ■ ’’eS--ration Continues) Annette Evans Alumni House 9a.tn.-ll a.m. ■' > per person, no charge for child rer c/o Alissa Antosfi P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-WILKES-U (945-5378), extension 4772 (570) 408-7813 fax universe@wilkes.edu Tate in a Red Baron’s Game - Party-Box Style at the All Class Blue & Gold Mixer Baseball Game & fireworks Display Lackawanna County Stadium Shuttle departs from the Nonhai impton Street Side of the Evans Parking Lot at b p.m. and will return there after the game. Game stares at 7:05 p.m. you’ve found your way to this letter means that we’ve accomplished our first goal—to pique your interest enough so that you pick up the alumni magazine and begin to read it. With all the magazines and correspondences that arrive in your mailbox each day, we know competition for your attention is fierce. }ur second goal, as simple as it sounds, is pu to read the entire magazine, cover to r. We hope that the articles inform, lain, educate, or inspire you. With your Wl* All Class Family Picnic The Conyngham lawn 1 p.m. Check In and Get Your Registration Packet Annette Evans Alumni House 146 South River Street 9 aun-530 p.m. ■ FOCUSED AND RE-DESIGNED W W WILKES UNIVERSE. The fact that I’ve noticed that there are primarily two types of alumni magazine readers—those who the Universe as theirs (the alumnis) and those who view it as Wilkes University’s. The ence lies in whether or not they feel they are welcome to be a part of the publication, or those who feel a kinship with the magazine, they are quite eager to be included in : than just the Milestones (formerly referred to as class notes). And its great. For them, i interactive, two-way communication tool. Wilkes talks to them and they talk back, hat’s our final goal—for you to help make this your magazine. There are many articles ivould not have been included in this issue, had it not been for alumni sending in suggestions. I’ve received emails, letters, photocopies of newspaper and magazine es, web page references, and notes scribbled on pieces of scrap paper. his new Universe is more alumni-focused and hopefully will be completely alumni_ ;ed from now on. For this to happen, we need your help. We need you to let us know what you’re doing and where you’re doing it. And I don't just mean professionally. Themed articles are being planned even- day. They can be of alumni who were athletes at Wilkes and continue to work in or play sports. They can be profiles of Wilkes graduates who met and fell in love at Wilkes and got married. Future issues will also include an entire page reserved for your feedback and letters to the editor. Constructive letters will be printed on a first-come basis, edited of course for space. We want to hear from you, so send your comments back to us. Well, at long last, here’s your new Universe. We hope you enjoy it. And we hope you let us know what you think. UI Talk with you soon, Alissa WILKES UNIVERSITY under 12, must R.s.V.P. Tlie pouvf •»/ liulci'i-ihleiil lliinfeuhr ALL CLASS FAMILY PICNIC 2001 1 �uni Take over campus at Reunion Weekend Volume 9 - Iss Editorial f Alissa M. Ante Editor Vaughn A. Shii Director, Marketi John Seitzinge Sports Editor Special Reunions McClintock Hall ‘84-’88 Reunion 44 South River Street 12:30-4 p.m. Must R.S.V.P. SI5 per person President's Cocktail Party Dr. Gilmours Home 30 West River Street By invitation for: Class of 1952, Class of 1977. McClintock Hall Reunion Attendees. BUJC Air Cadets. Professors Emeriti. 4—5 p.m. Must R.S.V.P. BUJC Air Cadets 6th CID Reunion Al Trustee Emeritus Arnold Rifkins Home 200 Riverside Drive Wilkes-Barre By invitation. 6:30 p.m. Cocktails. 7:30 p.m. Dinner Must RJ5.V.P. Sunday, June 2 Reunion Manorial Service led by George Ralston Bums Alumni Tower and Carillon (rain site. Kirby Hall) 10 a.m. Golden Colonels Brunch (with special guests, the Fly-Boys) Henry Student Center. Ballroom, 2nd Floor 84 West South Street II am. Complimentary for the class of 1952 inductees. $12 per person for alumni, spouses, guests. Must R.S.V.P. Christine Tond Contributing Edi Mark Golaszev Designer Kelly Lebo '03 CLASS OF ’91 CELEBRATES ITS 10-YEAR REUNION. Accommodations Holiday Inn 880 Kidder Street (570) 824-8901 Reserve rooms by May 10, 2002. Ramada Hotel 20 Public Square (570) 824-7100 Reserve rooms by May 17, 2002. EconoLodge Route 309, Blackman Street (570) 823-0600 Reserve rooms by May 17,2002. Red Roof Inn 1035 Highway 315 1-800—RED-ROOF (733-7663) Group number B139000371 Reserve rooms by April 30, 2002. The Woodlands Inn and Resort 1073 Highway 315 (570) 824—9831 Reserve rooms by April 30, 2002. Bookstore Hours Receive a 10% alumni discount on all merchandise (except textbooks) Friday -8:30 a.m -4:30 p.m Saturday - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday - 11 a.m -2 p.m. The Comfort Inn Route 309, Blackman Street (570) 823-0500 Reserve rooms by April 30, 2002. Best Western East Mountain Inn 2400 East End Boulevard (570) 822-1011 Group code: WH K Reserve rooms by May 10, 2002. U1irn (dllij/g h> maly a rr.i iviiiiun, uy ihr hx al numbt r, not an fiOO number, in order to ra dvr the Willtrs alumni disanint. Profile : Hear how four New York alumni are moving® Benjamin Davis, Michael Mariani, Janice Bronson-Bartlett and Caleb McKenzie tell their stone c/oAlissaAn P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre 1-800-WILKE extension 47 (570) 408-78 universe@wi Si li ro' Spotlight: The Inauguration ofJoseph E.Gjhnour’ Wilkes University’s Fifth President Gives Voice to the Institutions New Strategic o g Q.1 1 li 2 I ii li a. : 5 »SKccSr,B”'- 7 ON CAMPUS A Renaissance, Model of Excellence and a new leadership team. 17 SPORTS Tea81e°ec^TION NEVVS DanP‘"dSch01arshiP AlumniD>e®danw Gryboski’s field of dreams. 20 MILESTONES What's new in our lives. 26 IN MEMORIAM Wilkes says goodbye. The Wilkes Ui Wilkes Univei times a year t The following members of V Association: V Affinity Credit Insurance. PIe Office for infi Association 1 ext. 4130 or: �IN HER OWN WORDS universe YOURVOICE, OUR VISION Volume 9 - Issue 1 May31~June 2,2002 n P\ U ELCOME TO ™E NEWLY Editorial Staff VESTER V. VERCOE, JR. '51 AND PATRICIA BOYD-BRADY '51 V\//\\l- F EOCUSED AND Re-designed Alissa M. Antosh '91 Editor W W WILKES UNIVERSE. The fact that Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director, Marketing Communications (W time. Reunion Weekend is open to all class years, not just those ending in 2 or 7. Christine Tondrick '98 Contributing Editor Take a “Not So Typical” Campus TomMeet al the Conyngham lawn and find out why this Mark Golaszewski Designer Kelly Lebo '03 (Pharm.D.) Milestones Editor tour is so unique. 10 a.m. Must R.S.V.P. Editorial Assistants 0 0 LD COORDINATOR ERICA TROWBRIDGE '00 AT LAST JSfsREUNION WEEKEND. Friday, May 31 Check In and Get Your Registration Packet Annette Evans .Alumni House 146 South River Street 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. All Class Relink Reception, Awar Henry’ Student C 84 West South S’ 5 p.m. Must R.S.V.P. S35 per person .1 w -I i for you to read the entire magazine, cover to cover. We hope that the articles inform, entertain, educate, or inspire you. With your Jean Pall All Class Tamil) “ The Conyngham 1 p.m. Must R.S.V.P. $12 per person,: no charge for ch John Seitzinger Sports Editor you’ve found your way to this letter means that we’ve accomplished our first goal—io pique your interest enough so that you pick up the alumni magazine and begin to read it. With all the magazines and correspondences that arrive in your mailbox each day, we know competition for your attention is fierce. Our second goal, as simple as it sounds, is Hl r Personal & Payment Information Pre-registration and payment are required. If you have any special dietary needs, please call the Alumni Office. Payment Method: □ Check (.make payable to Wilkes University) □ Credit Card (please ante card type.) Visa Mastercard < Exp. Date Credit Card Account #:. Name:. Address:. City: John Wilkes Club Members: Meet President Gilmour .Class Ycarfs):. Name on Card: Signature: w WILKES UNIVERSITY Dr. Gilmours Home 30 West River Street 5:30-7:30 p.m. By invitation. Must R5.V.P. The rnrr cf irJrpfrJen! Ututitr.j* Please return this card to: Wilkes University Alumni Office PO Box 111 Wilkes-Barre PA 18766 For more injormatum. call the Alumni Office at <570) ‘i08-tl30 or l-SOO-WILKES-U. ext 4130 or e-mail ns ar alumniGPw'ilkes.du (570) 408-7813 fax universe@wilkes.edu Take in a Red Barons Game - Party-Box Style at the All Class Blue & Gold Mixer Baseball Game & Fireworks Display Lackawanna County Stadium Shuttle departs from the Northampton Street Side of the Evans Parking Lot at 6 p.m. and will return there after the game. Game starts at 7:05 p.m. S22 per person (including children). Limited number of tickets available Must R.S.V.P. The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and distributed three times a year to alumni and friends. space. We want to hear from you, so send your comments back to us. Well, at long last, here’s your new Universe. We hope you enjoy it. And we hope you let The following benefits are available to the members of Wilkes University Alumni Association: Wilkes Alumni License Plates, Affinity Credit Card, Affinity Home and Auto Insurance. Please call or e-mail the Alumni Office for information about your Alumni Association Benefits at: 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4130 or: alumni@wilkes.edu us know what you think. L>. I w Saturday, June 1-AI1 Classes Stan the Day Off with a Continental Breakfast (Registration Continues) Annette Evans Alumni House 9a.rn.-ll a.m. "wnomet aim leirin tuve ui^vVhkcs uhu gut tttdiifcu.’ —---- ------- —~—— -----------Future issues will also include an entire page reserved for your feedback and letters to the editor. Constructive letters will be printed on a first-come basis, edited of course for Talk with you soon, jtUocu Alissa WILKES UNIVERSITY Tlir power of independent iftiftlriiw.* S3 per person, no charge for children under 12, must R.S.V.P. ALL CLASS FAMILY PICNIC 2001 1 �IN HER OWN WORDS Reunion Weekend universe YOUR VOICE, OUR VISION May 31-June 2,2002 Volume 9 - Issue 1 ■ Kron evneriencing a little cabin fever, plan a trip back to Wilkes this years Shrill lake away those winter doldrums. r rXot vHend 2002. Whether von part)' indoors or out, VESTER V. VERCOE JR. '51 AND PATRIC BOYD-BRADY '51 For the first time, Reunion Weekend is open to all class years, not just those ending in 2 or 7. Take a “Not So typical” Campus Tour 1 Meet at the Conyngham lawn and find out why this tour is so unique. 10 a.m. The Conyngham lawn 1 p.m. that we’ve accomplished our first goal—to John Seitzinger Sports Editor pique your interest enough so that you pick up the alumni magazine and begin to read it Christine Tondrick '98 Contributing Editor Mark Golaszewski Designer Kelly Lebo '03 (Pharm.D.) Milestones Editor With all the magazines and correspondences that arrive in your mailbox each day, we ! know competition for your attention is fierce. I Our second goal, as simple as it sounds, is for you to read the entire magazine, cover to Reserve Ytur Spot at Reunion Weekend! S12 per person, $6 for chi Friday, May 31, 2002 no charge for children un John Wilkes Club Reception Special Invitation - No Charge All Class Reunion Gala Reception, Awards Ceretr Check In and Gel Your Registration Packet 84 West South Street Annette Evans Alumni House 5 p.m. 146 South River Street Must R.S.V.P. 9 iun.-5:3O p.nt 535 per person 5:30-7:30 p.m. you’ve found your way to this letter means Must R.S.V.P. Henry Student Center, Bf Dr. Gilmours Home \__ / \_J WILKES UNIVERSE. The fact that Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director, Marketing Communications All Class Family Picnic Friday. May 31 30 West River Street rr r~\ rj elcome to the newly \ 1//\\■ FOCUSED and re-designed Must R.S.V.P. G.0.LD. COORDINATOR ERICA TROWBRIDGE '00 AT LAST YEAR'S REUNION WEEKEND. John Wilkes Club Members: Meet President Gilmour Editorial Staff Alissa M. Antosh '91 Editor R # of People Blue & Gold Mixer - Red Barons Game - S22/person _____ Total 5 All Class Reunion Gala - S35/person N/A BUJC Air Cadets 6th CTD Reunion Special Imitation N/A s_ Sunday, June 2, 2002 Saturday June 1, 2002 Reunion Memorial Service Continental Breakfast - S3/person Campus Tour - No Charge N/A All Class Family Picnic - S12/person Children 6-12 Years - So/person Children 5 & under - No Charge s____ N/A McClintock Hall Reunion - S15/person S_ President's Cocktail Pany Special Invitation - No Charge N/A N/A Golden Colonel’s Brunch - S12/peison (Complinwntan-for the class c< 1952) total Weekend Package — S80/person (includes: Mixer, Ccmnwiml Brtdkfost. Rxk. Romim Cr-.'- Brunch) Wilkes On-Campus Accommodations needed: (Include names of those staying in rvems.) Total Cost: Bymvnation.MuallS.V.P. Tab- ill a Red Barons Game - Party-Box Style at the All Class Blue c- Gold Mixer Baseball Game & Fireworks Display Lackawanna County Stadium guttle departs from the Northampton Street Side of the Evans .A11 raum Lot a d p.n. uxtk seres a Wilkes and continue to work in or play sports. They can be profiles of Wilkes graduates The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and distributed three times a year to alumni and friends. the editor. Constructive letters will be printed on a first-come basis, edited of course for The following benefits are available to the members of Wilkes University Alumni Association: Wilkes Alumni License Plates, to Affinity Credit Card, Affinity Home and Autc Insurance. Please call or e-mail the Alumni Office for information about your Alumni Association Benefits at: 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4130 or: alumni@wilkes.odu after 7:05 p.m. ' ’’: 1-800-W1LKES-U (945-5378), extension 4772 (570) 408-7813 fax universe@wilkes.edu children). Limited number of tickets Must p.s v.p Saturday,June 1-A11 Classes -SkJ'i dir Day ()Jf who met and fell in love at Wilkes and got married. Future issues will also include an entire page reserved for your feedback and letters to space. We want to hear from you, so send your comments back to us. Well, at long last, here's your new Universe. We hope you enjoy it. And we hope you let us know what you think. I1.1 Talk with you soon, Alissa a Continental Breakfast Amate Evans Aiumm House 9 2 "> -11a.m. P WILKES UNIVERSITY Ptr. >n. no charge for children under 12, must R.S.V.P. Tlu'i'uuvi of liiilcp<’ii<k'i|l lliiiikin<r 1 ALL CLAGS FAMILY PICNIC 2001 �IN HER OWN WORDS Reunion Weekend universe May 31-June 2,2002 VESTER V. VERCOE, JR. '51 AND PATRICIA BOYD-BRADY '51 Editorial Staff Aiissa M. Antosh '91 Editor Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Director, Marketing Communications For the fust time, Reunion Weekend is open to all class yeats, not just those ending in 2 or 7 Take a “Not So Typical” Campus Tour Meet at the Conyngham lawn and find out why this tour is so unique. 10 a.m. Must R.S.V.P. John Seitzinger Sports Editor Christine Tondrick '98 Contributing Editor Mark Golaszewski Designer Kelly Lebo '03 (Pharm.D.) Milestones Editor Editorial Assistants All Class Family Picnic The Conyngham lawn 1 p.m. Musi R.S.V.P. G.O.LD. COORDINATOR ERICA TROWBRIDGE '00 AT LAST YEAR'S REUNION WEEKEND. S12 per person, S6 for children 6-12, no charge for children under 5. All Class Reunion Gala Friday, May 31 Check In and Get Your Registration Packet Annette Evans Alumni House 146 South River Street 9im.-5:30 p.m. John Wilkes Club Members: Meet President Gihnour Dr. Gilmours Home 30 West River Street 5:30-730 p.m. By invitation. Must R.S.V.P. YOUR VOICE, OUR VISION Volume 9 - Issue 1 Reception, Awards Ceremony, Dinner Henry Student Center, Ballroom, 2nd Floor 84 West South Street 5 p.m. Must R5.V.P. $35 per person i Jean Pall Beth Alles '03 Melissa Gallup '03 Jessica Hinkle '04 Jessica Pezolano '04 Printing compliments of Unigraphic Color Corporation. Administration Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour President Dr. James Rodechko Vice President for Academic Affairs Dawn Atwater-Haight Vice President for Advancement Scott Byers Vice President for Finance and Operations Feedback Send your feedback, comments, sug­ gestions, story ideas, milestones to: Marketing Communications Wilkes University c/o Aiissa Antosh P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-WILKES-U (945-5378), extension 4772 (570) 408-7813 fax universe@wilkes.edu Take in a Red Barons Game - Party-Box Style at the AU Class Blue & Gold Mixer Baseball Game & Fireworks Display Lackawanna County Stadium iivLEde departs from the Northampton Street Side of the Evans Parking La at 6 p.m. and will return there after the game. Gam? starts ar 7:05 p.m. The Wilkes Universe is published by Wilkes University and distributed three times a year to alumni and friends. The following benefits are available to the members of Wilkes University Alumni Association: Wilkes Alumni License Plates, Affinity Credit Card, Affinity Home and Auto Insurance. Please call or e-mail the Alumni Office for information about your Alumni Association Benefits at: 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4130 or: alumni@wilkes.edu •22 per person (including children). Limited number of tickets available. Must Saturday June 1-A11 Classes w Sian (he Day Off v,ith a Continental Breakfast (Registration Continues) Annette Evans Alumiti House 9 a m-1 i a m WILKES UNIVERSITY niperpason, no charge for children under 12, must R.S.V.P. Thr I'ouvi oj liiili'pcihli'iit ihlnkiiii)' ALL CLASS FAMILY PICNIC 2001 I I [WELCOMETO THE NEWLY FOCUSED AND RE-DESIGNED W W WILKES UNIVERSE. The fact that Fl you’ve found your way to this letter means that we’ve accomplished our first goal—to pique your interest enough so that you pick up the alumni magazine and begin to read it. With all the magazines and correspondences that arrive in your mailbox each day, we know competition for your attention is fierce. Our second goal, as simple as it sounds, is for you to read the entire magazine, cover to I cover. We hope that the articles inform, I entertain, educate, or inspire you. With your | lives already consumed by your children, i spouses, careers, volunteer work, etc., finding the time to sit down with the Universe may be a challenge. If we accomplish our final goal, the first two will most certainly occur. You may have noticed the addition of a new, bold declaration on the front cover of this Universe—The Voice of Wilkes University Alumni. That’s the re-focus in a nutshell. Over the years I’ve noticed that there are primarily two types of alumni magazine readers—those who view the Universe as theirs (.the alumni’s) and those who view it as Wilkes University’s. The difference lies in whether or not they feel they are welcome to be a part of the publication. For those who feel a kinship with the magazine, they are quite eager to be included in more than just the Milestones (formerly referred to as class notes). And its great. For them, its an interactive, two-way communication tool. Wilkes talks to them and they talk back. Thai’s our final goal—for you to help make this your magazine. There are many articles that would not have been included in this issue, had it not been for alumni sending in story suggestions. I’ve received emails, letters, photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, web page references, and notes scribbled on pieces of scrap paper. This new Universe is more alumni-focused and hopefully will be completely alumnifocused from now on. For this to happen, we need your help. We need you to let us know what you’re doing and where you’re doing it. And I don’t just mean professionally. Themed articles are being planned every day. They can be of alumni who were athletes at Wilkes and continue to work in or play sports. They can be profiles of Wilkes graduates who met and fell in love at Wilkes and got married. Future issues will also include an entire page reserved for your feedback and letters to the editor. Constructive letters will be printed on a first-come basis, edited of course for space. We want to hear from you. so send your comments back to us. Well, at long last, here’s your new Universe. We hope you enjoy it. And we hope you let us know what you think. L> I Talk with you soon, Aiissa �alumni accolades ASSOCIATION NEWS MILITARYALUMNI KEEP AMERICA S^E IN TIMES OF WAR AND PEACE Mission Air Medal, Strike Flight Air IVEN THE STATE OF THE WORLD f M TODAY, THOUGHTS TURN TO WJoUR MILITARY ALUMNI WHO ARE NOT ONLY DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH THE WAR EFFORT, BUT WITH THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY WELL IN TIMES OF PEACE Of the three Wilkes University military alum­ ni highlighted in this article, one is retiring after nearly 35 years of senice, one was recently promoted, and one supports the travel of President Bush, Vice President Cheney and others—a position that with­ in the past seven months has taken on even greater importance. ARMY Major General John D. Thomas, Jr., '68 recently handed over the reigns of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca (Arizona) to Brig. General James A. Marks. Thomas is currently in the Washington. D.C. area finalizing plans for his retirement. Highly decorated, Thomas' awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. A native of Plymouth, Pa., Thomas enlisted in the United States Army in 1968 with Numeral “2” and the Navy M«lal Commendation Medal. His personal awards also include the Meritorious Sendee Medal with two Gold Stars, a sec­ ond Navy Commendation Medal, and the Navy Achievement Medal. air force KANE and was commissioned following his grad­ uation as a Distinguished Graduate from the Field Artillery Officer’s Candidate School. Initial assignments included com­ mand and staff positions in the 7th and 2nd Infantry Divisions; an AIT Company His office supports the executive travel requirements of President Bush, Vice President Cheney, the Cabinet, Congress, and other high-ranking dignitaries of the United States and foreign governments. MARINE CORPS a masters degree in National Resource Strategy. He will repon to the 2nd Marine Division, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, after graduation. Kane enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in June 1975. After complet­ ing basic training at Fon Dix, N.J., he was promoted to Captain in 1985 and earned an MBA in Telecommunications from National University, San Diego, California. For his service during the Persian Gulf War, he was awarded a Single ■ N FEBRUARY, THE ALUMNI RELATIONS Band admissions offices kicked Boff a new venture that empow­ Monroe, Montgomery, Schuylkill, Wayne/Susquehanna. ALUMNI TO CONVERT prospective students INTO CURRENT WILKES STUDENTS. Teagle Receptions, made possible through a grant from The Teagle Foundation, Inc., New York, are twohour open forums in which alumni share their personal experiences from Wilkes with high school students. HOW CAN 1 BECOME A HOST? ers WILKES UNIVERSITY’S Contact Erica Trowbridge '00, G.O.L.D. coordiantor, at 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 4136, or Dara Coslett, alumni coordinator for Admissions, at extension 4466. They’ll walk you through it. III Mark your calendar for the Annual Alumni Beach Bash WHERE ARE TEAGLE RECEPTIONS HELD? Teagle Receptions can be held any­ where. Previous receptions were held in Binghamton, N.Y.; Central and Nonhem New Jersey; Connecticut; Maryland and Delaware; the Greater Philadelphia Area; and the following counties: Lackawanna, Lancaster/York, Lehigh/Northampton, The Annual Alumni Beach Bash is July 20 at Bar Anticipation in Belmar, NJ.!1.! Call the Alumni Office for information on hotel reservations, directions, and scheduled events. Abu can also check out Bar A on the web http://wu,yv.bar~a.com GREATER PHILADELPHIA EVENT HOSTED BY TED TRAVIS-BAY '65. SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE Joel P. Kane ’80 was recently promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Marine Corps and is a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Force National Defense University, at Fort McNair. Washington, D.C. He is also com­ pleting the Senior Acquisition Course and a Naval Aviator in February 1982. He was 4 in the Special Air Missions Division of the office of the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff. at Fort Bliss, Texas; and a Field Station in Augsburg, Germany. assigned as a Cadet Candidate at the United Slates Military' Academy Preparatory' School. He then attended Wilkes and enrolled in the United States Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class Aviation Program. Kane was designated as THOMAS At the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Lieutenant Colonel Robert J. Harper is Chief '*' r ofr the ' CINC Airlift Suj ipport Branch, TEAGLE RECEPTIONS Empower alumni to be a positive force for the good of Wilkes. The Mother of Wilkes’ Women’s Athletics will be honored April 2 / th. ■^^ORIS “DORIE” SARACINO, THE ^MOTHER OF THE WOMEN’S Bl^^ATHLETICS PROGRAM AT WILKES HARPER Harper entered the Air Force in 1981 dirough the ROTC program at Wilkes. After commissioning, he attended Undergraduate Navigator Training at Mather Air Force Base. In 1982, he was assigned to the 305 ARW, Grissom Air Force Base, flying KC-135 aircraft. Harper was selected by the White House Military Office to be an Air Force One Presidential Advance Agent, traveling worldwide in support of die President and the aircrew ofAir Force One. Lieutenant Colonel Harper is a Master Navigator with more than 2,300 flying hours. He’s earned the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Air AND PROFESSOR EMERITA WILL BE HONORED FOR HER 42 YEARS OF SERV­ ICE AT THIS YEAR’S ANNUAL ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 27. At a time when women’s sports scores were generally reported on the society pages, Saracino laid the foundation for women’s athletics at Wilkes. In 1960, she was the first full-time coach of the womens basketball team and guided it for its first 10 years of existence. In 1962, she turned her attention to starting a field hockey program, which she coached for its first eight years. The next year, she organized the letterwomen’s club. In 1975, Saracino started the volley­ ball team. She guided the fortunes of the Lady Colonels team, reaching the MAC playoffs in 1982 with a record of 16-6. Saracino is also credited with organizing the first womens softball and women’s tennis teams. In recognition of her perseverance and dedication to the advancement of women’s athletics, Saracino was chosen to serve on the NCAA Games Committee from 1981-1986. In that first year, Wilkes sent her to the NCAA Convention in Florida to vote to officially bring womens athletics into Division III. Saracino explains that at the time, members of the NCAA organization, con­ sisting of mostly men, announced that “it would be a cold day in hell’’ when women’s athletics would make it into the NCAA. Ironically, she recalls, it was unbe­ lievably cold in Florida that day in January. At the NCAA Convention the follow­ ing year, womens Division I and Division II athletics were to be voted in. Again, the same message was declared. Not only was it uncharacteristically cold that day. an ice storm caused the whole town of Houston, Texas, to shut down. Saracino still keeps two pins she received at the convention close to her heart. They read, “NCAA is for Women," and “NCAA — Make Love Not War.” Saracino earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree from East Stroudsburg State College. She retired from coaching in 1990 and was inducted into the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame in 1995. She and husband Michael have three children: Michael *85, Maria ’88, and Edward “Buddy" ’98MOI, three grandchildren, and another grand­ child due in August. The Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner Dance will begin with cocktails at 6:30 pan. in the Henry Student Center ballroom. Tickets are $75 each. Proceeds from the event benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Call the .Alumni Office to make your reservation. I* I Force Commendation Medal. Hl 5 �ASSOCIATION NEWS ON CAMPUS MEET STACY M. SMULOWITZ ’93 DIRECTOR OFALUMNI RELATIONS Smulowitz comes to Wilkes from InterMetro Industries, an international manufacturer of storage options located in Association of Business Communicators (I.A.B.C.). She joined the Association as a student member while attending Wilkes ■ Wilkes-Barre. As a Segment/Product Manager, she developed marketing plans and has held the positions of Media Relations Coordinator and VP of Professional Development. Smulowit has taught Communication Researchitz TO PUT IN PLACE A NEW ADMIN­ ISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM TO ADVANCE WILKES FINANCIALLY. for foodservice industry segments, mar­ keting materials for new products, and lit­ erature, job aids, programs, and research ■ V ILKES UNIVERSITY RECENTLY \V/U/;7 "’ELCOMED STACY M. (HECK) W W SMULOWITZ AS ITS NEW DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATION'S. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Smulowitz gradu­ ated from Wilkes with a BA. in interper­ sonal and organizational communications and a minor in marketing. She earned an M.S. in Corporate Communications from Ithaca College, N.Y., Ln 1995. to assist the sales team. From 1997-2000, Smulowitz worked as a Communications Specialist for A. Rifkin Co., Wilkes-Barre, a manufacturer and international distributor of fabric bags and related products. She spearhead­ ed the marketing activities of the compa­ ny, as well as managed the website, quality team, advertising, sales training manual, and public relations activities. She also produced a bi-annual newsletter mailed to more than 20,000 customers across the country'. Smulowitz is currently President of the local chapter of the International Methods at Wilkes and is an avid fan of Alumni Relations Staff 1-800-W1LKES-U (945-5378) Stacy M. Smulowitz ’93 Director stacys@wilkes.edu Sherry Wright Assistant Director wrights@wilkes. edu Gail Williams Secretary williams@wilkes.edu A MOVING EXPERIENCE By Dawn Atwater-Haight DAY THIS FALL 1 HAD MY CONCERNS. As the new kid on the block at Wilkes, my mind was reeling with all I wanted to do and accomplish. So, although I gave it beer can had been throw casually on my law. Nor were there loud noises of youthful camaraderie in the middle of the night and there were no wild Saturday night parties. Just talkative, nice with my new set of push-button keys. I don’t honestly remember the sequence of the next actions, but all of a sudden I heard this ear piercing hom syncopating to the full harvest moon. I must have stood there for at least w students going to and fro. The second or third night after 1 moved in, I awoke with a start and minutes hitting every button 20 times try­ ing to stop that sound. By then I noticed remembered my own college experience remembered—or should I say couldn’t remember—whether I had locked my there were several lights on in die dorm. Finally I hit the right combination and lit­ as an 18-year-old in Peabody Hall at Wheelock College in Boston, when I regu­ larly used the window right over the front door to communicate with friends, the new car. Coming from a rural berg in upstate New York where there were more cows than people, we rarely locked the house, never mind the car. erally ran into our house. Such is the way the neighborhood goes downhill when the new Vice President of pizza man, and dates alike. The first few days in Wilkes-Barre went by without incident. Not a single Without bothering to redress, 1 grabbed my raincoat and threw it over my less than dignified cow print pajamas. some thought, I figured living next to a dormitory of Wilkes students might be interesting. But I wasn’t really worried. 1 Dow the steps and outdoors I hustled 6 NE OF THE FIRST INITIATIVES FOR ■PRESIDENT GILMOUR HAS BEEN equestrian sports, football, and garden­ ing. She resides in Luzeme County with her husband John ’92. Ill What happens when a new VP moves in.. .literally. ■ MUST ADMIT WHEN MY HUSBAND AND 11 MOVED INTO 253 SOUTH RIVER I STREET ON A WONDERFULLY CRISP NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM HAS THE EXPERIENCE TO ADVANCE WILKES Advancement moves in. I am pleased to report I have now live on River Street for some lime and I still really love living next to the students. Flope they feel the same about me. 1*1 BYERS Scott A. Byers Vice President of Finance and Support Operations In light of the recent retirement of Paul O’Hop—Wilkes’ Vice President for Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises for 15 years—Scott Byers joined Wilkes in February. Byers provides leadership for the University's Finance and Operations staff and activities in the facilities management, financial management, contracting and purchasing, campus security and safety, and other institutional support service areas. “I look forward to the challenges and opportunities that are presented here at Wilkes,” says Byers. “It is my intent to enhance the support service units of the University, while increasing the asset base of the institution.” Byers joins Wilkes after serving as Assistant Treasurer for Amencan University in Washington, D.C. for the past five years. He previously served as American’s Director of Facilities Administration and Finance from 1989 to 1997. A graduate of Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh and the Kogod School of Business al American University, Byers received his Juris Doctorate from American University’s Washington College of Law. Dawn Atwater-Haight Vice President for University Advancement Dawn Atwater-Haight, former Acting Director of the SUNY Morrisville College (New York) Foundation and Director of its Alumni Association, joined Wilkes in October. She is now the University's chief fundraiser, providing leadership for the Development, Alumni Relations, and Marketing Communications areas. Her immediate task is to direct the conclusion of the University's S30 million Endow the Future Capital Campaign. “I believe in empowering everyone to be their professional and personal best,” says Atwater. “Together, we will work to ensure that Wilkes University continues to grow and meet its financial potential.” At SUNY Morrisville she designed the Planned Giving Campaign, coordi­ nated new Foundation board member training and education sessions, and completed the second largest single-gift solicitation in the history' of the Morrisville Foundation. Atwater received her Bachelor of Ans degree in Mass Media Communication from the University of Illinois, Chicago, a certificate in International Management from Oxford University, England, and an MBA degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Susan DantonaJolley Director of Development Susan Dantona Jolley is responsible for the development of major gifts, capital campaigns, the planned giving program, and coordination of all University fundraising initiatives. She joins Wilkes after serving as Director of Annual Giving at Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa., for nearly 10 years. Jolley is a member of several profes­ sional organizations, including the Greater Pocono Northeast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, where she served as past president from 1997-1999 and as a board member from 1993-2000. Jolley is also a member of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. She is a Certified Fundraising Executive and received re­ certification from the National Society of Fundraising Executives in 2000. JOLLEY Jolley is a graduate of Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School and Dickinson College, Carlisle. Pa., where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She received her Master of Arts degree in Communications Studies from Bloomsburg University. I*. I ATWATER Ifyou would like to make a gift to Wilkes, contact .Atuatcrat hb\V-\\ ILKES-1. extension -1300 or Jolley at extension 4305. 7 �ON CAMPUS THE WORD’S OUT ON THE WILKES NURSING DEPARTMENT By Elizabeth Skrapits A DRESS REHEARSAL PRIOR TO OPENING NIGHT OF THE MUSICAL COMEDY WONDERFUL TOWN GIVES STUDENTS ONE LAST CHANCE TO FINE-TUNE THEIR PERFORMANCES. THE THEATRE ARTS MAJOR PROGRAM IS A STRONG PRE-PROFESS1ONAL CURRICULUM THAT PREPARES STUDENTS IN THE AREAS OF ACTING, DIRECTING. SCENIC DESIGN, LIGHTING, PRODUCTION, THEATRE HISTORY, PLAY ANALYSIS, AND DRAMATIC LITERATURE S THE DARK AGES LED TO THE RENAISSANCE IN WORLD MWL HISTORY. A DARK PERIOD LED TO THE REBIRTH OF THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT AT WILKES UNIVERSITY. Two years ago the University made a new commitment to die arts by hiring chairperson Terr)r Zipay, Ph.D.. to rebuild and develop the flagging Department. Zipay who has taught music for 17 years and is an avid appredator of all the ans, waxes highly enthusiastic when he discusses the improvements being made to the Department and where its future lies. “We use the word ‘renaissance’ histori­ cally as a ‘rebirth/ and I think its a very good image for where we’re at right now;” Zipay says. ’We are coming back strong, and part of this renaissance is a height­ ened awareness of the ans within the University and an awareness of what the Its very significantly demanding as a disci­ plinary major, and it’s also the fastestgrowing,” ads Zipay. Matt Smallcomb, a junior Music Education major, finds he increasingly enjoys his course of study, which involves theory, education, application, and practice with a private instructor. “It’s definitely well-rounded,” he says. “My instructors are very demanding and there’s a lot of work involved, but that’s a good thing. They keep you busy. You never stop learning. You’re always incor­ porating something.” Zipay says one of the reasons the Department is making such a major comeback is because of the caliber of the instructors, all of whom have strong professional and academic backgrounds. “It’s an extraordinary faculty,” he says. “And they combine that sense of excel­ lence with realistic goal-setting for individual students." “I’m having a ball,” says Zipay. “I have a very clear sense of where I want us to be. We’re headed in the right direction and I see some very exciting HE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING AND THE JOHN A. HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR GERIATRIC NURSING RECENTLY GAVE WILKES UNIVERSITY’S NURSING DEPART­ MENT A THIRD PLACE AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL BACCALAUREATE CUR­ RICULUM IN GERONTOLOGIC NURSING. “I think for a long time we have known, and our accreditors have told us, that we have a good program,” says Nursing Deparanent Chairperson and 17-year teaching veteran Maty Ann T. Merrigan, Ph.D., R.N. “But I think when we got this award for the excellence of our geriatric curriculum, it was an extra pat on the back for the University, students, and faculty.” The Nursing Program at Wilkes was among the first in Pennsylvania to be fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, in the spring of 1999. “One of the things that makes our pro­ gram really strong is how the faculty work with the students,” explains Merrigan, “Certainly it’s different in this kind of practice/discipline, where you’re not only with them in the classroom and the clinical. We’re with them all the rime. We get to know them on a professional level and on a personal level, and they get to know us.” things ahead.” I’ I UN,VERS,TY BAND REHEARSE IN GIES HALL, LED BY DR. TERRY Z‘ mrS’S. PERFORMANCE MAJOR IS DEVOTED TO THE STUDENTS' POTENTIAL AS PER AND ANALYZE MU NS Wl™ ™E AB,L,TY TO REHEARSE, PERFORM, CRITICIZE, DISCUSS, THF ‘tuple threat’: a dancer, singer and 8 “Its a small program, so you have more one-on-one time with your profes­ sors,” says Alison McNulty, a sophomore from Effort, Pa. “It’s got a good reputation and it lives up to its reputation,” says Tracy Mikula, a senior from Mountaintop, Pa. Mikula particularly likes the programs diversity, which allows students to get a taste of all different aspects of nursing. “What you learn Monday, you’re putting into practice on Tuesday,” she says. GRADUATES ARE EXCEPTIONALLY PREPARED David Jones ’99 of Plains, Pa., a Flight Nurse for the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Philadelphia, primarily works with critically ill patients in emer­ gency situations. He says Wilkes provided him with a strong background in nursing, plus he especially appreciated the disci­ pline factor. As a Wilkes graduate, Jones is comfortable working on the same level as nurses from a variety of other institutions. Robena Price 78 M’99, of Kingston, Pa., is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, whose pri­ mary patient population is in oncology. “Where I felt I had the edge was the way Wilkes stresses development,” she says. “Not just the fundamentals of nursing, but understanding the rationale and using critical thinking to plan for a patient's care." Price returned to Wilkes for her M.S. in the gerontology program in 1999. “I chose Wilkes as a graduate program because it provided the flexibility of its curriculum and the suppon and respect from the faculty for individuals who were adult learners and professionals," she says. ADDRESSING THE NATIONAL NURSING SHORTAGE arts can bring to the prestige and visibility of Wilkes aS a whole." Our most recent major is Musical Theatre, which trains students to be THE STUDENTS SPEAK NURSING ALUMNI ROBERTA PRICE '70. M*99, RN, MSN, OCN, AND DAVE JONES '99, RN, DISCUSS A PATIENT ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO TRANSPORT. “This nursing shortage is not something that's going to lx* cured overnight.” explains Morrigan. "We need to recruit more people into nursing programs, and healthcare NURSING STUDENTS ERIN SEROCK '04, RECEIVING A MOCK INJECTION FROM PATRICIA SCHOLING '03, AND KIMBERLY HARRIS '03, HAVING HER INTRAVENOUS THERAPY MONITORED BY TRACY A. MIKULA '02, UTILIZE THE DEMO LABS IN THE NURSING LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF PEARSALL HALL. needs io be more responsive to these indi­ viduals as far as the way they're treated.’' In order to interest young people in the profession, Wilkes holds free nursing camp programs for junior and senior high school students to show them what life is like as a nurse. There is also a pro­ gram that allows high school students to “shadow" the Wilkes nursing students in their daily rounds. “I personally love the profession I’m in, and I always feel that I want the students to love it as much as 1 do," con­ cludes Merrigan. I! I Undergraduate Degree Programs (Bachelor of Science) Traditional B.S. with a major in Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LP.N.) to B.S. Registered Nurse (R.N.) to B.S. Registered Nurse (R.N.) to M.S. Graduate Degree Programs (Master of Science) Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist with emphasis in Gerontology or Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing �■ ,■ ON CAMPUS ON CAMPUS WHAT YOUR GENEROSITY MEANS TOgiftWILKES Whether you designate gift tohelps an annual scholarship, or you have na‘ building in mind, every' your toS25 Wilkes to ensure die University ’s future WILKES UNIVERSITY FACULTY CELEBRATED FOR THEIR WORK OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM Wilkes faculty members were recognized by their national and international peers ■'n” a By Susan Dantona Jolley, CFRE I during die 2001-2002 academic year. wealth and property will one day be dis­ tributed. They protect the inheritance of your loved ones and can save you income, estate, or gift taxes. Dr. Vijay Arora, Electrical and Computer Engineering, represented the Electron Devices Society (EDS) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) in its Distinguished Lecture Program to visit its chapters in India A PERMANENT GIFT TO THE ENDOWMENT PERPETUATES THE EXCELLENCE OF WILKES AND ENABLES FUTURE STUDENTS TO BENEFIT t I ■ ■■ ■ HETHER WILKES UNIVERSITY ■ IS YOUR ALMA SLATER, W W THE PLACE WHERE YOU WORK, YOUR CHILD S SCHOOL, OR A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION THAT YOU RESPECT, CHOOSING TO MAKE A GIFT TO WILKES DEMONSTRATES YOUR FAITH in the UNIVERSITY’S FUTURE. There are many ways to support Wilkes through chantab'.e giving. WILKES RELIES MORE ON UNRESTRICTED GIFTS THAN ANY OTHER TYPE OF SUPPORT Unrestricted gifts allow for student financial aid, program development, stu­ dent life enhancement, supplies, salaries, and more. The Wilkes Fund is the vehicle for these gifts, which can be in the form of cash, stock, or gifts-in-kind. Key to the suc­ cess of The Wilkes Fund is giving societies: 10 • The John Wilkes Club (donors who give $1,000 or more annually) • The Eugene Farley Club (donors who give $100 to $999 annually) • The Blue & Gold Club (donors who give SI to $99 annually) and Russia. Arora visited IIT-Bombay (now Mumbai) and gave a technical talk on Quantum Engineering of Nanoelectronics. In addition, he gave a one-day course titled, Innovate or Evaporate: Reviving the Entrepreneurial Spirit Among the India’s Elites. Endowed scholarships, as well as other endowment opportunities, give philan­ thropists a chance to honor someone and help Wilkes students in many different ways. An endowed scholarship, for exam­ ple, can offer immediate financial assis­ tance to current students and also providele a giving option for future donors. • A minimum gift of $25,000 establishes an endowed scholarship. • A $2,500 minimum gift establishes an annual scholarship. COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS STAND AS THE GENEROSITY OF MR. AND MRS. FRANK HENRY CONTINUES WITH THE RECENT DEDICA­ TION OF THE FRANK M. AND DOROTHEA HENRY STUDENT CENTER. LEFT TO RIGHT: FRANK HENRY. JR.. SON. MRS. DOROTHEA HENRY. MR. FRANK HENRY. MARJORIE (HENRY) MARQUART, DAUGHTER. AND SCOTT HENRY. SON PERMANENT SYMBOLS OF YOUR COMMITMENT TO WILKES Your family name, the name of a spe­ cial person, even the name of a communi­ ty business can be inscribed through the ages. Your commemorative gift will be a constant reminder of your generosity and your trust in our goals to offer quality, affordable education to students in our region and beyond. 3 Dr. Robert Bohlander, Education and Psychology, had a paper for presentation accepted titled, Differentiation of Self, Psychological Adjustment, and Socially Desirable Response Set in a College Population, at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in Boston, Mass. Dr Harold E. Cox, Graduate Studies, and Dr Dennis P Hupchick, History, published two historical atlases through the trade division of Palgrave Press, New York: The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the Balkans and The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of Eastern Europe. PLANNED GIFTS ARE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUSTAIN WILKES FOR THE LONG RUN Planned giving vehicles allow donors to contribute cash or appreciated assets to benefit Wilkes, while earning income during their lifetime. Planned gifts can be in the form of bequests, charitable trusts, gift annuities, gifts of property with retained life estate, life insurance policies, and retirement plan accounts. They are generous as v/ell as smart HOW TO CONTRIBUTE 1-800-W1LKES-U (945-5378) If you want to make cash contribu­ tions, contact Carol Maculloch, extension 4302. For planned giving opportunities information, contact Susan Dantona Jolley, extension 4305. For endowed opportunities and commemorative gift opportunities, contact Dawn Atwater, extension 4300 or email giving@wilkes.edu for more information. IM , Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, Communications Studies, presented a paper at the 2001 con­ vention of the National Communication Association in Atlanta: Paul Boasc: His Research on William Jennings Bryan and the Chautauqua Archival Project. Dr. Ellen Flint, Visual and Performing Arts, along with soprano Lynda KrehbiclMcLain, performed at the University of South Carolina Hilton Head Campus and at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus. Dr Dennis P Hupchick, History, published the book, Tlie Balkans: From Constantinople to Communism, through the trade division of Palgrave Press, New York. Dr. Jim Merryman, Sociology, was the recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Dr. Douglas Lynch, Education, has been selected to be a Delegate representing Pennsylvania Social Studies educators at the National Council for Social Studies Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. He also presented a paper, Discussing Controversial Issues: Remembering the Harvard Public Issues Model, at the Middle States Regional Social Studies Conference. Dr. Marianne Rexer, Business Division, was one of six individuals in America asked to write chapters for a book recently pub­ lished by the American Institute of CPAs — The Official CITP Review Manual. Rexer was one of the first individuals in the U.S. to pass the Certified Information Technology' Professional (CITP) exam. Dr. James Maxwell, Business Division, presented a paper, Recommendations for Connecting West African Youth to Entrepreneurship and Small Business through a Multiple Level Strategy, at the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship’s 2002 National Conference in Reno, Nevada. Maxwell received a 2002 Coleman Scholarship from the Coleman Foundation as a 2nd-year scholar to attend the USASBE 2002 National Conference. He had two papers accepted for pres­ entation and publication at the Operations Management and Entrepreneurship Association’s 2002 National Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Dr Sam Merrill, Math and Computer Science, recently co-authored the paper Computing Nash Equilibria in Probabilistic. Multiparty Spatial Models with Non-policy Components that appeared in Political Analysis. He also co-wrote Assimilation and Contrast Effects m Voter Projections of Party Locations: Evidence from Norway, France, and the U.S., that appeared in the European Journal of Political Research. Dr. Ed Schicatano, Psychology, recently published the paper Lid Restraint Evokes Two Types of Motor Adaptation in The Journal of Neuroscience (2002). He also presented a poster at two different confer­ ences: Caffeine Facilitates The Trigeminal Blink Reflex at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association held this year in Boston, Mass., and Manganese Exposure Increases Blink Reflex Excitability in Sprague-Dawley in Rats presented at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology in Nashville, Tenn. Deborah Zbcgncr and Bridgetic W Zielinski, Nursing, gave a No Way Baby presentation at the 17th Annual Pediatric Nursing Conference. II I To catch up with yourfavorite professors, go to www.wilhcs.edu. They’d love to hear from you! w WILKES UNIVERSITY ways to designate how your lifetime of ll �Ji PROFILE PROFILE ! ■ “I heard someone say "Oh, my God, look—die World Trade Center is on fire.’ 1 turned, and immediately had a bad feeling.” I > fnust goon Photos by Gary Fabiano '89 At 8:48 am. on September 11, a seismic shift felt around the world changed forever the lives ?! toiur .kes Universityalumni living or working in New York City. Beniamin Davis ’96, Michael Mariani 72.Jan Bronson-Bartlett ’61 and Caleb McKenzie 70 survived intact the lerronst attacks on the W orld Trade Center, but their lives irrevocably changed. Davis ran home from his midtown job to a shattered Tribeca neighborhood whose upscale and working-class inhabitants now included militia, police and Red Cross volunteers. Mariani returned to his adopted city after an arduous cross­ country trek to confront a giant hole in the ground where his sky-high office once stood. Bronson walked back into her office determined to help her patients, know­ ing all the while she too was suffering the same feelings of sadness, loss and awful unreality. And McKenzie began the heart-felt task of memorializing 48 residents lost forever from his mile-square community of Hoboken, N.J. Like different chapters in the same book, each graduate tells a distinct story ° that terrible September day. But now, months later, each one sounds the same determined mantra: Life must go on. V II EVERYONE HAS A ROLE TO PLAY HE VIEW FROM BENJAMIN DAVIS’ OFFICE AT ONE PENN PLAZA AFFORDS A COMMANDING VIEW OF NEW YORK, A VIEW THAT ONCE INCLUDED THE WORLD TRADE CENTER. “When the first plane hit, believe it or not, we felt the vibration,” says Davis. “1 heard someone say ‘Oh, my God, look—the World Trade Center is on fire.’ I turned, and immediately had a bad feeling." An institutional bond associate of First Albany Corp., Davis is a lifelong New Yorker. When the second plane hit, Davis had one thought; “home.” When he hit the street after walking down 42 flights of stairs, Davis faced a giant tide of fright­ ened, dust-covered office workers fleeing the terrorist attack. “Everyone was running uptown and I was the only one running toward the World Trade Center," he says. He feared the most for his mother, a registered nurse who works just blocks from the towers, and for the home he shares with his parents in Tribeca. “1 saw mayhem,” he says. “People were crying on the street, and breaking down. 1 also saw a lot of unity—people who didn’t know each other consoling each other." The downtown air was thick with dust, choking ever}' breath. Luckily, the ____ j damage inside his apartment was minimal. Thankfully, his mother was already home and his father was also safe. Once united, the family stayed put, knowing the mili­ tary now stationed on every street comer wouldn’t let them return past the barri­ cades. Because of its proximity to the fallen towers, Davis’ neighborhood was now considered Ground Zero. Spurred to help, Davis and his father volunteered with the Red Cross and Salvation Army, which set up temporary quarters on their block to offer food and supplies to emergency personnel and volunteers. “It was like a huge K-Man,” Davis says of the way-station. His mother worked at the hospital. On Monday, Davos walked two miles north to work, passing familiar subway stations now shattered by the collapse. His lungs and nostrils burned, requiring him to wear a face mask outside and to keep purifiers from the Red Cross turned on to ward off the dust inside. Each night when he returned home, he faced a new reality: proving his identity to the police. At work, it was anything but business as usual. Cantor-Fitzgerald, whose World Trade offices lost more employees than any other company, was one of First .Albany’s biggest clients. “There were a lot of hard faces in here, not only because of Cantor-Fitzgerald, but because of the uncertainty of the immediate future," Davis says. “Everybody was affected." For each business call, they spent the first five minutes discussing the attack. Employees did what work they could, all the while donating to a victims fund estab­ lished by First Albany. Al the same lime, Davis’ company helped its own, including Davis. “First Albany definitely proved their loyally to me by standing by me through this crisis,” he says. “They offered me coun­ seling, people even offered me new sheets.” Today, most days are good days. “There was a time when nobody wanted to do anything with their money,” Davis says of his companys business of buying, selling and trading bonds to institutions to help fund major projects. “Nobody had any confidence in the market because of the uncertainty of interest rates. But now, things are starting to return to normal, slowly but surely.” Despite the smell that still lingers in the air months after the attack, despite the closed businesses and the hole in the sky that confronts them every’ time they reach their comer, Davis and his parents are stay­ ing put. “It’s my neighborhood,” he says. “Yeah, I still look up every’ time 1 hear a plane. But I’m staying. Everyone has a role to play. If you consider yourself patriotic, you have to stick by your community. It’s not totally in order, but it’s almost there.” �PROFILE PROFILE EVERYONE GAVE 110 PERCENT M Ml ICHAEL MARIAN! SAW HIS LIFE . \\//|change ON CNN. In California ■ w Bon business, he turned on lhe TV September 11 to see.. .nothing. Instead of his office—on the 90th floor of World Trade Center Tower Two—there was nothing but a giant cloud of dust. “I saw the smoke billowing and saw Tower One with nothing next to it. I thought "Oh, God, we had staff in there.' We lost 87.1 was close to 40 of them." A senior rice president and trust counsel at Fiduciary Trust Company International in New York, Mariani has lived in New York since 1972, starting work at World Trade five years ago. Now, everything was gone, and Mariani-—a self-confessed workaholic—was 3.000 miles away. His savior arrived in the form of a fellow Wilkes classmate, Charles Beckley 72, whose office helped Mariani navigate a near-impossible cross-country trip. He left Friday by plane, and later Amtrak, and arrived home 23 hours later. "My wife was frantic," he says. “My chil­ dren were concerned about me getting on a plane. I said Tneres nothing to worry’ about That's it. Good-bye? ” ’‘Why did I survive and die colleague who sat next to me did not?” Realzxy didn’t sink in until he saw the billowing smoke. “I couldn’t actually feel the loss of 87 employees until i was back in New York.’ he says. ’I felt like I was in Lhe Twilight Zone in California. That this was all one big dream.’ His office was obliterated and co-work­ ers were dead. Bui fiduciary Trust, says Mariani, "came through like gangbusters,’ immediately relocating employees to an offset disaster site in Carlstadt, NJ. Incredibly Business was as norma! as pos­ sible, considering the circumstances, in 24 hours,” Mariani says, attnbuting it to the huge effort made by surviving employees. ‘Everyone gave 110 percent,’ he says. Theyknew it was their own future on the line and that everyone had to come through—and did come through—to keep our company up and running.’ he say •„ ’ We g<h^k to a state of normalcy. For H WE LOOKED FOR WAYS TO COPE // I ► f/s/i &J ♦ * f/J J I ! S A PSYCHOTHERAPIST, BRON/A \ SON HAS LONG BEEN IN THE 4 ■ that to occur in such a short time is nothing short of miraculous.” Within days, files were re-created, new systems were put into place and clients were re-assigned. Mariani is even seeing to the return of a prized pos­ session lost in the attack: an award from the Pope for his Catholic charity work. Mariani attended one memorial after another, for colleagues he’d seen every day for five years. The woman who shared his newspaper. The guy from lhe elevator. The ones who heeded the call over the inter­ com to return to their desks, to return to work. The ones he’d never see again. The guilt was inevitable. “We each had our own issues to deal with,” he says. "Why did I survive and the colleague who sat next to me did not?” Mariani shared those feelings with fellow Wilkes graduate Mike Calabrese 78, who also worked at World Trade and whose company lost more than JOO employees. Like Mariani, Calabrese wasn't at work that day. For some survivors, that served as both a blessing and 2 curse. In early November, Mariani’s company relocated to new headquarters on Fifth Avenue, two blocks from St. Patrick's Cathedral, signing a long-term lease. ROCKEFELLER CENTER . . He couldn’t escape daily reminders, for St. Patrick's is where an untold number of funerals and memorials took place, com­ plete with hearses, horses and bagpipes. But like Fiduciary, Mariani is staying in New York. “It never even dawned on me to leave,” he says. “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel and that light is not in N.J.” Still, Mariani’s business is the business of estate planning. He says more people have taken extra steps to make sure their estates are in order and that loved ones are provided for in lhe event of another tragedy. “It’s difficult enough coping with lhe death of a loved one without having to go through a second nightmare dealing with the disposition of assets with no estate plan in place,” he says. In January, Mariani underwent a sec­ ond crisis: open-heart surgery. Before he went to the hospital, he took his own pro­ fessional advice, reviewing everything with his wife and contacting his attorneys and insurance agent. He also reviewed his living will and health care proxy in the event he was incapacitated. Mariani insists little has changed in his own life. He trusts in his country, and his city, and has taken no precautions, bought no gas masks or Cipro tablets. “I won t be BUSINESS OF HELPING PEOPLE DEAL WITH CRISIS. But after September 11, she found herself facing something wholly new: a crisis shared the world over. Her own first thoughts were the same as everyone else. “ ‘Where’s my daughter? Where’s my husband? Is he dead?’ There was that awful feeling of not knowing if he was O.K.,” says Bronson, whose husband worked near World Trade. “There was a moment of feeling what everyone felt: ‘Is someone we love in that cloud?’ It was a complete shared experience, which is very unusual for therapists,” Bronson says. “Every one of my clients asked me ‘Where were you? Did you lose anyone?’ It proba­ bly made us all closer.” lions. If a subway stopped m the tunnel, panic set in. Everyone was engulfed in a state of high alert, a state that didn’t abate for weeks. “There was a fundamental loss of security,” Bronson says. “We all had find a new grounding for feeling safe.” Die-hard New Yorkers, long accus­ tomed to living amongst the people of the world, also struggled with newfound prej­ udices. “These were people who consid­ ered themselves very global, very liberal, who found themselves frightened when they saw someone of Middle Eastern descent,” Bronson says. At the same time, non-citizens told Bronson they struggled with their own feelings of helplessness and fear. “They were terrified they’d be tar­ gets," Bronson says. “They also said that if they couldn’t feel safe in New York, they couldn’t feel safe anywhere.” “Growing is living. Everyone grew from this experience. Everybody found something in this. It was a building block.” Afterward, clients didn’t speak of trau­ ma; they spoke of no longer feeling safe in the world. Three clients who lived near Ground Zero experienced complete dis­ ruption. Two saw the second plane hit, witnessed the buildings come down and were engulfed in the ensuing blackness. “For each, in their own different ways, it was their first near-death experience,” she says. “Everyone questioned his or her priorities. This was unprecedented.” The sudden sound of a car door clos­ ing was enough to trigger heart palpita- Bronson also admitted to her own feel­ ings of sadness, hopelessness and loss. Nearly everyone, she says, pinpointed the attacks as the primary experience of their lives. “Pan of the trauma was how people had to die. They had to choose between burning to death or jumping,” she says. “Those people just went to work one day, people like me, and look what happened." Therapy, she says, allowed people to get out their feelings, whatever they may have been. “People could come here and cry or be really angry,” Bronson says. “Or, "CENTRAL PARK just talk about loving their children.” Clients who lost friends experienced very' definite stages of grieving: shock, anger, fear, sadness and, finally, action. One client volunteered to help children who lost parents. Another found comfort in cleaning up her child’s school. To get past initial panic, clients forced themselves to assume familiar routines, ride the subway and even fly in airplanes. No one was immobilized. Alcoholics didn’t stan drinking. Ex-smokers didn't rush out and buy cigarettes. “People found ways of coping without feeling shame or falling into self-destructive behavior,” Bronson says. Some clients who worked in highincome jobs also began reassessing priori­ ties. Some looked for spiritual guidance, read books on Middle Eastern politics. Others began doing things they'd always pui off, like yoga or spending more time with family. “People began asking them­ selves ‘What’s important?' ” Some decided they'd had enough. On September 12, one client packed her kids in the car and drove to Massachusetts, never to return. Another client who w;ts caught in the darkness and sawbloody body pans on streets she walked down every day is thinking of quitting her job and moving. At one point, a shift happened. “The fear may still be there, bm the panic is gone," Bronson siys. “Growing is living. Everyone: grew from this experience. Everybody found something in this. It was a building block." 15 �PROFILE SPORTS 'Where were you that day?' In China everyone has CNN and MSNBC. They Wer all watching it, live, in primetime" The experience ''definitely pul tn perspective," McKenzie says. “1 more concerned about what happened to other people rather than what happened” TIMES SQUARE THESE WERE NOT STRANGERS ■ N SEPTEMBER 11, MCKENZIE ■ ARRIVED, AS USUAL EARLY TO WORK AS SENIOR ASSOCIATE WITH T. KONDOS ASSOCIATES, WHICH PROVIDES ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING FOR BUILDING PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. By mid-aftemoon, he was bound for Hoboken, N.J., on a ferry crowded with people fleeing New York. McKenzie say's it wasn’t until the ferry reached the middle of the river—where the smoke and fire were horribly close—that he knew with absolute certainty that life as he knew it had changed. Living in Hoboken, so close to Manhattan, McKenzie is reminded every day of what happened. Of the scores killed on September 11,48 lived in Hoboken, second only to New York in the number of residents killed. Everywhere he went—the dry cleaners, the PATH train station, the bus stop— McKenzie saw faces of the missing on posters littering the town. He attended 15 memorial services. “In a town like Hoboken, which is only one mile square, you know people,” he says. “Some people I saw that morning. These were not strangers.” McKenzie says while people who lived outside the city were sympathetic, they were too far removed. “As much as we didn’t understand what people in Oklahoma City were going through, peo16 pie outside New York didn’t understand what we were going through,” he says. “On TV it looks so small, compared to what really happened.” He returned to work that Thursday. “I was afraid if 1 didn’t go back immediately, I’d be too scared,” he says. But for the first few weeks, construction projects stalled and phones stopped nnging. So everyone at work chipped in, bringing muchneeded supplies to a co-worker living in the Village and helping the Red Cross dis­ tribute goods like construction boots and socks to the volunteers digging through Ground Zero. The week after September 11, McKenzie traveled to Florida. “Honestly, I was kind of glad to get on a plane, to get it out of the way,” McKenzie says. But as a dark-haired man with a mustache, he also got a hard lesson in the new to me." He was also unnerved. “I kepl thinking it would happen over and over again, that this was just the lip of the ice­ berg. We had no idea how many terrorists there were. Everybody was waiting for the other shoe to drop.” He still thinks about the what-ifs when he travels to work. “Where you are, who’s around you, how many trucks are waiting to go into the Lincoln Tunnel,” he says. Is he angry? Of course. “But 1 think you can feel anger about what happened and also feel sadness. The two are not mutually exclusive,” he says. McKenzie also found solace by joining a Hoboken memorial committee to deter­ mine what kind of tribute to erect to honor the dead. There may be a grove of trees. Or maybe a statue. The reverbera­ tions—some personal, some shared— continue. “I still cry,” McKenzie says. “If they-hit a nuclear.power plant, what are you going to do? There’s no place to go and no place to hide. You just have to deal with it head-on. Taking time off wasn’t an option for me. And I think most of New York felt the same way.” L’ I Dawn Shurmaitis operates Stella Ink, a writing and editing business based in Jersey City, N.J. that serves the greater metropolitan area. security. “It’s not unusual for me to be stopped three times on my way to one flight,” he says. “But I have no problem with it whatsoever.” In early February, he returned from a business trip to Beijing and Qingdao, a trip that brought home the far-reaching ripples of September 11 on all people of the world. “The first thing everyone asked me was GRYBOSKI ’95 DEALT TO ATLANTA friiicr Wilkes baseball star realizing some dreams can come true. ja F7 HEN KEVIN GRYBOSKI GRAD- Wf/nll dated from wilkes with W A DEGREE IN EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING, HE KNEW THAT HE WANTED TO PURSUE HIS DREAM OF BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL baseball PLAYER. Well, sometimes dreams become reality. Gryboski, a hard-throwing right-hand­ ed reliever, spent the last six seasons pitch­ ing in the Seattle Mariners farm system. The Plains, Pa., native worked his way up and has spent the last two seasons as a closer for the Mariners top farm club, the Tacoma Rainiers. For his efforts, Gryboski was rewarded by the organization when it placed him on the major league 40-man rosier, which meant he would have to be invited to major league camp in the spring and be given a chance to cam a spot in the Mariners bullpen. Because of his outstanding performance at the Triple-A level, the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves all showed an interest. The Braves opted to deal for Gryboski and acquired him in a trade in late January'. He was immediately placed on the 40-man rosier and he report­ ed to spring training in Florida. “I am very excited about the opportuni­ ty to be a part of the Braves organization," Gryboski says. “It has a great tradition and an excellent pitching staff. The opportunity' to go to spring training with the major league team will allow me to try and earn a spot on its 25-man rosier. I am looking for­ ward to the challenge.” III I CLOSE-UP: Fleisher advances to NCAA Championships. For the second time in three years the Wilkes University wrestling team qualified an individual for the NCAA Division III Championships. Junior heavyweight Corey Fleisher earned a berth in the Championships by winning the Middle Atlantic Conference Championship. Fleisher, who joins 133-pound star John Conte '01 as the only two Wilkes wrestlers to advance to the NCAA Championships since the Colonels return to the Division III ranks in 2000, opened the tournament against fourth-seeded Leroy Gardner III from Wartburg. Fleisher led throughout most of the match, but Gardner scored a takedown in overtime to come away with a 9-7 victory. In the consolation bracket, Fleisher squared off with Greg Walker from M.l.T. After Fleisher took a 2-0 lead early. Walker came on to score the next nine points and post a 9-2 victory. Fleisher ends the season with an overall record of 27 wins and six losses. GRAPPLERS HIGHLIGHT WINTER SPORTS SEASON Wilkes wrestlers lie for fourth al MAC Championships. I ■ HE WILKES UNIVERSITY WRESTLING TEAM ENDED ITS SEASON WITH A FOURTH-PLACE Honestly, I was kind of glad lo^el on a plane, to S^^jiree FINISH AT THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC CON­ FERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS—the highest MAC finish since rejoining the Division III ranks in 2000. The Colonels also ended the limes on my way to one flight. Bui I have no problem with it whatsoever.” campaign with a dual match record of 18-12, despite wrestling one of the top schedules in Division Ill. BRIGHT FUTURE FOR LADY COLONELS COLONELS CONCLUDE SEASON The Wilkes University' women’s bas­ ketball team finished with an overall record of 8-16 this season. With a host of returnees next season, head coachJim Reed’s Lady Colonels should be a more WITH 15-11 RECORD formidable foe next season. Among the team's accomplishments this season were a thrilling 73-71 upset over playoff-bound Delaware Valley College. The Wilkes University men’s basket­ ball team fashioned its 10th straight win­ ning season by ending the year with an overall record of 15-11. The Colonels also earned their 10th consecutive benh in the conference playoffs, where they dropped an S0-S4 decision to King's College to see their season come to a close. III 17 �SPOTLIGHT logSTer, to make Wilkes a leacftng institution.” ..Greai courage has been a Wife Mlmirk throughout its history.” he added. !Xom its hardscrabble beginnings, to the 1972 flood, to its recent budget challenges, h re has been more than enough courage nrevail The same kind of courage will be needed as we seek, together, to make Wilkes a leading insututton. A personal introduction of Dr. Gilmour p Lk to the Wilkes community was delivered bv Dr. Dean Hubbard, president of Northwest Missouri State University and a mentor and friend to Gilmour. Greetings were brought by Student Government president Beth Danner '02. Faculty Affairs Council chair Dr. V. Ming Lew, Farley Library' secretary Constance GERALD MOFFATT '63. CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Uh I Rus i(LEr I J, Miw i CHAIN OF OFFICE UPON PRESIDENT GILMOUR. i ™ Vecerkauskas, Alumni Association presi­ dent Bill Goldsworthy 76, College Miscricordia president Dr. Michael MacDowell, and Penn State Wilkes-Bane campus executive officer Dr. Mary Hines. Gilmour previously Served as provost at Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo. He received his Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan, and both a masters degree in Student Personnel and a bachelors degree in History from the University of Delaware. Gilmour, 57, has two grown children: a son, Jeffrey, of Baltimore, Md. and a daugh­ ter, Laura, of Richmond, Va. I? I To review the entire Strategic Long-range Plan log on to course.ivilhcs.edu/plan PRESIDENT GILMOUR GIVES VOICE TO WILKES UNIVERSITY'S NEW STRATEGIC LONG-RANGE PLAN DURING HIS INAUGURA­ TION ADDRESS IN THE DOROTHY DICKSON DARTE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. , nt PRESIDENTIAL The Inauguration ofJoseph E. (Tim) Gilmour, Ph.D. 1 . The courage to be great ■ BiLKES UNIVERSITY OFF1CIAL\.\ // \'\/f LY ,NSTALLED DR-JOSEPH E. W W (TIM) GILMOUR AS ITS FIFTH PRESIDENT BEFORE MEMBERS OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY AND REPRE­ SENTATIVES OF NEARLY 50 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2002. “Dr. Gilmour, the Board of Trustees has chosen you as president of Wilkes University Yours will be the great privi­ lege and responsibility of leading this institution in the fulfillment of its great promise for } ears to corne.” said Gerald Moffatt, chairman of the board and mas­ ter of ceremony. In his inaugural address, Thr Comtragc to Be Great, Gilmour outlined the University* strategic vnion through 2010. The initiatives are the result of a .j. plu.- t planning process that began August 2001 and included input from all members of the community. “Since 1 was selected for the presiden­ cy," said Gilmour, “I have been clear that I wanted this day to be one in which I would have the honor of giving voice to a bold vision for Wilkes’ future that builds on the thinking of the entire University family It gives me great pride to say I can.” The vision calls for increased promi­ nence throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, enrollment growth to 4000 fulltime equivalent students, and a three-fold increase in institutional endowment. To attain these goals, the University will rally behind three strategic initiatives: SSEZZAsraci4L PRESIDENT GILMOUR AT THE WESTMORELAND CLUB strengthening academic programs, developing an exceptional support environment for students, faculty and staff, and building financial and institu­ tional strength. “By 2010, the core values that make I am delighted to write this first letter to you. Since 1 assumed office, I have worked hard to get to know you, visiting Association events, your offices and your homes. What I have found is truly remark­ able. The level of commitment and enthu­ siasm for Wilkes—its past, present and future—among all with whom I’ve met has been incredibly strong. Each of you sees Wilkes as an institution that reached out to you in some special way and as a place that expected much of you—and got it. As a group, it seems to me Wilkes has more than its share of people who went on to do us Wilkes will not change,” said Gilmour. significant things in virtually every area of endeavor. It makes me proud to be the fifth “But we will be a different institution because we will be more entrepreneurial president of Wilkes and preside over such and have the agility to meet the cnicrg>nb educational needs of the Mid-Atlar,l*c region at all levels and locations." IM DEAR ALUMNI. a great alumni body. My inauguration was an exciting event in which the Alumni Association President, Bill Goldsworthy, challenged me “to lead Wilkes into the future in a way that maintains the pride we have in our school and that preserves the integrity and value of a Wilkes degree.” 1 accept this challenge with enthusiasm. The University community just completed a vision state­ ment that defines three strategic initiatives for Wilkes over the next five years: • To gain the competitive advantage through exceptional academic programs • To develop an exceptional support sendees environment • To buildfinancial and institutional strength To do all this we’re going to need your help. In a meeting with the Alumni Association boanl members m February, 1 asked them to work closely with the University stall to build an even more robust lifelong connection between Wilkes and all who attended it. I asked for sup­ port in student recruitment, alumni events, fundraising and University leader­ ship. In turn, 1 promised that the University would meet the evolving edu­ cational, social, and recreational needs of each graduate. These are high expectations for a strong relationship that must become even more powerful. 1 look forward to working with you to strengthen this bond in the years to come. I* 1 �MILESTONES MILESTONES Helen (Coats) Graham is a retired librarian from the U Marque School District. She resides tn Canyon Lake, Tex. the University of Wollongong in Australia. He is a biology professor and HeandsvifcRl1C(,(Po| Shavertown, Pa. chairperson of Allied Health at Moravian College. He continues to work with W.C. Brown-McGraw Hill as a reviewer of Frederick]. WUliamsKti college texts in biology. James resides I g’4 7 Dolores (SeitchcW Price is a retired PRN physical therapist. She in Bethlehem, Pa. resides in Hershey. Pa. 1957 Dr Leslie P. Weiner stepped z John T. Kelly was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Ctrkhuff Institute of Applied Science and Human Technology in Amherst, Mass. 0 Bethlehem Steel Corporation, he began a new chaptmof hTs life-mm^eX’^ * Secretary for Taxation, and in just six years, was confirmed as Secretary of Revenue by then-Governor Tom Ridge. During his tenure, he has played an Margate City Schools, where she w t, aS 3 reading specialist andcunicu °^d the Department, which is responsible for the collection of personal income tax. Neurology and the Richard Angus Grant, coordinator. Judith wonagoldn^in Sr„ Chair in Neurology. an octuple team race in the Cooper Ri" active role m improving the technology and customer services now available at sales and use tax, all corporate taxes and other state taxes, and also administers the Pennsylvania Lottery. As Deputy Secretary, Williams oversaw the implementation of business and individual tax cuts, saving taxpayers more than S4 billion. Some of the service improvements he helped initiate include: a toll-free service for forms and information; National Race for the Masters RowinB Juanita (Patience) Moss dis­ 7 resides in Newport, Del. Dr. Donald R. Law and wife Elaine 54 welcomed their iOih grandchild. They have three sons. Douglas, Gar.’ and Donald, four granddaughters and six grandsons. Donald is a retired professor. They reside in Augusta, Ga. Genealogical Society National Conference on the campus of Gallaudet University. Her book presents facts about Black men who served in White regi­ Alfred M. Camp, Ed.D., and wife Jean celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. They reside in Dallas, Pa. Emilie (Roat) Gino retired from the Los Angeles Unified School Secretary Williams, a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean Conflict, earned a master of business admin­ istration degree from Lehigh University, is a member of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, and is a member of Team Pennsylvania (a board established to attract economic growth in Pennsylvania). teachers by Princeton University. He is a Williams and wife Kathleen (Brennan) have three children, Kevin, Karen, and Keith M'87, who operates his own compa­ calculus teacher with Kinnelon High ny, Upstate Benefit Consulting, with offices in Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo. Keith, wife Michelle, and children Ryan and School, Kinnelon, N.J.; serves as head MaryKate reside in Fairport, N.Y. coach for the cross-country and track band Edward reside in Alexandria, Va. teams; is advisor to the National Honor Society; and was chairman of the Math department for 25 years. Hilary resides in Oak Ridge, N.J. Ronald W Simms was elected a director at the annual meeting of Southern Union Company; with a term of office expiring at the 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. and Information Center to handle telephone and e-mail inquiries. Hilary Peterlin was honored as one of four outstanding secondary school ments during the Civil War. She and hus­ District She continues to do part-time consulting for academies and after-school programs with the California Department of Education. Emilie resides in Playa Delrey, Calif. free filing options by phone or internet; on-line business registration and filing; plus developing a central Taxpayer Service Association. She resides in Margate, Nj. i.9.. Henry “Chip” O’Reilly represented New York in the 800-meter and 1,500-meter track events at the National Senior Summer Olympic Games in Baton Rouge, La. Chip earned two eighth-place awards in the 55 to 59 age group. He resides in Auburn, N.Y. Barbara (Lore) Solomon is coordinator of the Guilford Youth Mentoring Program. She resides in Guilford, Conn. Edward Lenahan was promoted to vice president of Business Development at the Maguire Group in Providence, R.I. He oversees the administration and imple­ mentation of Maguire Group's marketing and sales efforts throughout Rhode Island. Edward resides in North Kingstown, R.l. Stephen Flood was elected to a four-year term as Luzerne County Controller, Wilkes-Barre, where he also resides. 0-REUNION*^. CLOSE-UP: I960 cl;lass members mix past and present. Alumni from the Class of I960 cruised back to Student Center last May. * Wi"‘amS retired after more than 28 years in k cussed her book. Created To Be Free, 3 ■ •/ interdisciplinary seminar at meaTnt?akfog0?nSn?w 7hXtgMeaAftre'aXa,iOn’ Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine, but will remain as professor of ture at the University of Delaware. He James Mitchell, Ph.D., participated in Montrose Area School Disiric.?11’' mg for 39 years. He resides >n c Montrose, Pa. S°u,h down as chair of the Department of £ ; . . Robert Benson is studying litera­ Dorcas (Youger) Kocnigsbcrgcr '■s a pediatric nurse practitioner at Babies and Children^ Hospital-N.Y. Presbyterian Hr-spiti-Coltimbia University Department -t Pediatrics. She resides in Demorest. N.J. CLOSE-UP: Larry P Williams ’61 heads Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. i lams joined the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue in 1995 as Deputy for the Afro-American Historical and Li. residc jn campus for a cocktail reception and dinner in the ballroom of the Henry Seated ■ r. the front row from left to right ar<II- vri.i Wlefnan-Georgianne(Sebollta) Locklear Kav vt at a- .Jan (Shofranko) 0|exy Mary E||en (Zwjebe|) Mi||s, Gordon Roberts, Beverly (Nagle) Barnick, Moncey (Miller) Carey, Allyn Jones, Barbara (Bachman) Edwar Marcia (Senderovitz) Dalmas, R'c $ Salus, Richard R. Wileman, Thom Barnick, Lynne (Boyle) Austin. DarniCK, Lynne Standing in the back foW fr° to right are: Robert Washburn, « Klein, John Mulhall, Ronald Kr George Murdock, Peter Perog, Sabol, Carl Havira, Frank Edw‘,r f Dau F. Kopen, M.D., was elected to the Board of Trustees of Wyoming Seminary' in Kingston, Pa. Dan is the president of the Northeastern Surgical Specialty Group and the Surgical Specialty Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Wilkes, on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Valley Unit of the American Cancer Society, and the board of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Red Cross. Dan, wife Kathy, and children Krystin. Derek and Marc M. Levey was voted one of the world's leading international tax transfer Kaytlin reside in Shavertown, Pa. pricing attorneys by in-house counsel, Dcmetrios G. Papatlemctriotc PltD., left the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he has been a senior associate and co-director of the corporate clients and other leading tax professionals. His nomination is acknowl­ edged in Euromoney Legal Groups Best °fthe Best 2001-Guide to the Wotid's Lending Lawyers, Marc heads the Tax Practice in the New York office of Baker and McKenzie, (.”US9ere) Schal1- Judi*h (Richardson) Murray, Raye (Thomas) ~ Andrea L. Petrasck was appointed to the Kingston Citizen’s Advisory Commission. She resides in Kingston, Pa. tvith more than 25 years of experience in “’temational taxation, He, wife Junie (Kirslmcr) 77, and sons Adam and Corey kosenbetg, and Miltael and Matt anti Andy 11 Vey reside in Weston, Conn. International Migration Policy Program, to start the Migration Policy Institute, an inde­ pendently funded spin-off. Demetrios and wife Sigrid Behnke reside in Alexandria. \.t. Suiulm (Walters) SluniJ.1 M 74 and hus­ band Joe celebrated 27 years of marriage. T hey reside in Nanticoke. Pa. FraniaJ.P. (Polakowski) Holloway was promoted to senior account executive with AOL Time Warner Cable. She, husband Chas, and sons Justin and Andrew reside in Chatham. NJ. Ronald A Rinenmncrwaspromoted to the positions of chairman, chief executive officer and president of Safety-Kleen Corp., the largest industrial and hazardous waste management company in North America. He resides in Plane. Tex. Frank P. Galicki was named pres­ ident of the Pennsylvania .Association ot Secondary School Principals (PASS?) for 2001-02. He is principal of Dallas Senior High School. Pa., a member of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Pennsylvania State Education Association, the .Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. Frank has been a PLAA official in basketball, baseball, and football for the past 25 years, has umpired prolcssionally for the Wilkes Rarrc£cr.mton Red Barons, and officiated professional footfall in the Empire 1 football League lor the post 12 years I le resides m Mocaruqu.1. Pa, with wile Teresa 72. 21 �mmmmmMB■■■ MILESTONES MILESTONES Gene G. Kructcfc completed a seminar at Princeton University titled "From Childhood to Kipling." He resides in Flemington NJ. Christine (Donahue) Mavo per­ formed at the Wildwood Performing Ans Center in Little Rock. Ark., and Symphony of North Carolina. She began teaching voice this fail at the University of Central Arkansas She. husband George and son Eamonn reside m Conway, Ark. Anastasia (Stacy) Kelly-Kida was honored as Roxbury High Schools Teacher of the Year. She lias taught high school English for 25 years. Stacy resides in Blairstown. NJ. Janice (Cohen) Barner and hus­ band Barry announce the birth of their daughter. Rebecca Faith, on May 15, 2001. Jan was previously an administrative assis­ tant for the Medical Society of New Jersey. They reside in Upper Freehold, N.J. Susan M. BrimoCox. .APR, opened a communications firm, Brimo-Cox Communicciions L.L.C., that specializes in writing, editing, and public relations consulting Susan is the pnncipal/owner. She resizes m Pittsburgh, Pa. Katherine Kaby Anselmi, Ph.D., is an sssoasie professor of Nursing with the College cf Human Services and Health Precessions at Syracuse University, where she is a law student specializing in Health Law. Katharine resides m Dallas, Pa. Ann Ttmko-Hughes received a Muster’s m Education degree from Lamar I 'nh.-crs.iy anti is employed by- the Methune Sch-oc.I System m Mass. She has four children- Eurah. Michael. Martha, and Elizabeth cnd-'ci.l--. in Methunc, Mass. Kristina Kuhl rreirrre J Fcci-ud BireL-jnan. :.. :. in .. -i . the American College of Healthcare Executives. Beth resides in Lancaster, Pa. Cheryl A. Scalese M’84 married Peter R. Moyer on September 22,2001. They reside in Doylestown, Pa. Jeanette L, Scidof was promoted to direc­ tor of Clinical Sendees with Heartland Home Care for Bradenton, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. She and husband Robert reside in Sarasota, Fla. < -Terrence W. Casey’ was elected to the Board of Trustees of Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, Pa. He is M&T Bank’s vice presidem/manager of Regional Trust Administration for Northeastern Pennsylvania. He serves as committee chair for the Westmoreland Club, on the board of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA, on the board of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry', and as a board member and Nominating Committee chair of the Luzerne Foundation. Terrence resides in Dallas, Pa. David R. and Jennifer (Ogurkis) Carey are employed with Instrumentation Engineering, Inc., Hanover Township, Pa. Dave is the direc­ tor and Jennifer is the office manager. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Sheri (Teats) Matter, R.N., B.S.N., acting director of Nursing for Acute Care Sendees Pinnacle Health Systems, Harrisburg, received the .Nightingale Award of Pennsylvania in I lursing Administration. She received herMSHA from College of St. Irani ire r, a member of the South Central Organization for Nurse Leaders, president of Greenwood '/ hool Board oJ Eduumon and board rnetriher of the 1 lemkx I' Girl'/ om <ziunril Mhresides in Liverpool, Pa. Scot I effbre jn.n- /j i ,p , h,<, flt, ( J k' n.'.irk-. in Jano/ii nn Md Beth (Hathaway) Glassf/ad, R..V, M.S w.snaif,-..d a. -k iate executive dticcior cf Nat-ang with LmcaStir itireoreii Medktdl Center Mu: board cc’.l.fk-d..'.ahea.hhi.arc trercutn*- by ( lair (Heard) Read. i,:. hj/fli r.l i|,. l( , Anna Po a. I‘ . ,■ ////; ‘ / n■ --'I: Hi I',',.u,lt ‘/i., Atty. Ellen Marie Van Riper and husband Allen Eric Malanowski announce the birth of their son, Eric Robert Malanowski, on October 27, 2001. They reside in Cave Creek, Ariz. Dr: Joseph C. Smith and wife Jacqueline officer at Shamokin Area Community Hospital- He, wife Brenda, sons Eliot, Nevin, and Tristan, and daughter Kirby announce the binh of their son, Maxwell Collin, on February 8,2001. They reside in West Lawn, Pa. reside in Pine Grove, Pa. ©38 Paid S. Jeffery and wife Nancy announce the birth of their first child, Grace Pauline. Paul is a sales representa­ tive for CDC Food Brokerage, Inc. They Jerome P. Nachlis, C.P.A., was promoted to chief financial officer with ACTIVE-e Solutions. His responsibilities include continuing the development of the company’s financial infrastructure and administration as the company positions itself for growth in the Mid­ Atlantic region. Jerome, wife Debbie, and children Joshua and Aaron reside in Wilmington, Dela. reside in Pittston, Pa. Ronald H. Ulitchneyjr., CPA, was elected 2001-2002 president of the Northeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is active on the PICPA Annual Tax Clinic Committee and serves as chair of the Membership Committee. Ronald is a tax manager with Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co. PC in Kingston, Pa. He and wife Debbie reside in Trucksville, Pa. Susan (Havrilla) Wasserott works in the Human Resources Office as the manage­ ment training coordinator at Mid Coast Health Services in Brunswick, Maine. She and her husband Paul own P.S. Wasserott. She resides in Woolwich, Mass. Donna (O’Toole) Sedor was inducted into the Kingston Rotary Club. She is vice president of Communications for the Greater Wilkes-Bane Chamber of Business and Industry' Donna, husband John, and children Evan and Sean reside in Larksville, Pa. Sandra Adams married Paul Raegler. She is a co-manager at The Children’s Place. They reside in Pottstown, Pa. Ronald E. McHale, Jr., was named president of Pennstar Financial Services, Inc. He is responsible for the daily operations of the brokerage and financial planning services at Pennstar and will focus primarily on investment, retirement planning and wealth retention through the use of nationally known mutual funds and annuities. Ronald resides Laura C. (Pollick) Demkovitz and husband Peter announce the birth of their daughter, Nadia Camille, on May 15, 2001. They reside in Wyndmoor, Pa., with their four children. Margaret A. (Vojtko) Webster is director of Corporate Foundation Relations at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. She resides in Alexandria, Va. Robb R. Whinney is an assistant professor of Surgery at Yale University in the Trauma and Critical Care Section. His lab is involved with intestinal fatty acid binding proteins in critical patients. He is involved in surgical education at the university and national level. He resides in New Haven, Conn. il i Alissa Marie (Kludtas) Antosh was promoted to Editorial Services Manager at Wilkes and is currently pursu­ ing her MBA degree. She resides in Kingston, Pa. Kristine L. Bauer married C. Richard Sharar. They reside in Murraysville, Pa. Lisa A. Balestrini, Esq., joined the Allentown office of White and Williams LLP as an associate in the Litigation Department. Mario Garriga-Cazimajou established a company named Garriga Associates in Richland, Wash., that assists small busi­ ness enterprises and start-up companies to become competitive through the introduc­ tion of new commercial products. Mario and wife Ruth reside in Richland, Wash. Denise Klynowsky, D.O., married John Farrell. She opened a new practice, Klynowsky Family Practice in WilkesBarre, where they also reside. in Exeter, Pa. John Pursell and wife Hillary announce the birth of their daughter, Jenavieve. They reside in Swoyersville, Pa. IlmothyA. Frateschi joined the I Janis Beach 11.!‘ Law Firm as an associate in ill'- Business Transactions Practice (in nip, | Jr earned his juris doctorate, cum lainli, liuin ‘-.yiaciisc University College of I aw. I iiimlhy and wile (ynlhia ’85 reside in Syi,i< ii- r, N.Y Dougl® 'v,li,c was named chicf financial Kathy L. Harris is a weekly columnist and correspondent for the Mountaintop Leader, a weekly insert in the Times Leader newspaper. She resides in Mountaintop, Pa. r Richard Ostroski and wife Christine (Hooper) '93 announce the birth of their son, Nathan Richard. Rick is the manager of Sales Engineering for Commonwealth Communications. They reside in Plains, Pa. Vaughn A. Shinkus and wife Heather ’01 welcomed son Vaughn Ryan into their family on October I,2001. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Keith SilUginan, C.H.E,, is the operations director lor Ancillary Services with Oniina (I'luiti) I o|h-< and husband Juan aiiiinuni i Un hiith <i| their son, liinoihy r ltiklren's 1 iospitnl in Omaha, Neb. He, w'lc Nancy, and daughter Ashley relocated Susan Merchant Denner and husband Ed announce the bn th of their daughter. Faith Catherine. They reside IdljHii I, on '.f pi< inlici 2,7, 2001. 10 Omaha from Sebring, Fla. in Royersford, Pa. nt:IJMION YEAR Lee Morrell married LeeAnn Youngwirth. He is an account supervisor and head of tne Consumer Automotive Practice with Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, Los Angeles. They reside in Santa Monica, Calif. Dr. Kathleen Rickard, D.RM., and husband Christopher '93 announce the birth of their son, Colin James. They and daughter Caroline reside in Orwigsburg, Pa. Diane (Barreiros) Servello and husband Michael announce the birth of their daughter, Carina. They reside in Springfield, N.J. Kurt Tamai and twin brother Karl are national champions in the Nage-No-Kata (throwing forms) competition. Kurt also won the masters division 30-35,145 lb. weight class. They started College Park Judo Club in College Park, Md. Kun. resides in Landover, Md. ; Trad S. CoulterJoined Preferred Public Relations & Marketing as publicity coordinator. Preferred Public Relations & Marketing is a full-service promotions, publicity, media relations and advertising firm in Las Vegas. Nev. Traci resides in Las Vegas, Nev. Karl Hoffman is the program manager for the Newborn Hearing Screening Program with the State Department of Health. Karl resides in Harrisburg, Pa., with his daughter. Ann K. Lokuta married Dean Kostiuk. She is employed as an elementary guidance counselor by the Bloomsburg Area School District. They reside in Bloomsburg, Pa. Kevin F. McGinn married Arnie Davenport. They announce the birth of their daughter. Morgan Lynn, on August 2.2001. Kevin is a business unit controller with Great lakes Chemical Corp. They reside in Talbott, Tenn. Sublime Shinski is employed with Scheible Engineering. Inc. as a process controls engineer, machine vision special­ ist. Suzanne resides in Andover, N.J. �MILESTONES MILESTONES ll -j099 Paul Kovatch earned a Juris Paul Crcsho is vice president of Variable Insurance Products with The Primary Group in Longwood, Fla. He, wife Tracy, and son Kesten reside in Altamonte Springs, Fla. Guy DuBoice. P.E. is a senior manager data engineer with Commonwealth Telephone Co. He's worked for Commonwealth for 15 years and resides in Bear Creek, Pa. Ronald John Grcvcra. Jr.. MV1 a former social studies teacher at ColumbiaMontour. is junior- senior high school pnncipal with the North Schuylkill Area School District. Ronald and wife Amy '97 reside in Mountaintop, Pa. Megan Kelly and husband John E “Jack" welcomed sen -Adam John on November 12,2001. She is a physicians assistant with Geisinger Health System. They reside in West Pittston. Pa. Mark R. Owens. Esq., is an associate at the Philadelphia Office of Klett Rooney Lieber & Schoriir.g, He resides in Haverford. Pa. Christine (Mey ers) Potcra was hired by the Dallas School District as a full-time teacher. She teaches 6th and Sth-grade sci­ ence classes, the gifted science classes at the Dallas Middle School, and serves as the advisor to the Middle School Science Club. Christine is pursuing a master’s degree in Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction at College Misericordia. Dallas. Pa. Husband PaulJ. ’94 is employed by Verizon in Scranton. Pa. They reside in Pennsylvania College of Optometry and received their Doctor of Optometry degrees. Drs. Amy and Michael reside in Dupont, Pa. Kingston. Pa. Scott Kenneth Schoncwolf was awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Colleges 110th Commencement, held at the Acadamy of Music in Philadelphia. He also received the Irving S. Rogove, D.O. Memorial Award, which is given to that member of the grad­ uating class who has excelled in the field of geriatrics. Scott is completing an internship at Pinnacle Health in Harrisburg, Pa., where he also resides. Tim S. Williams was named grade chairperson al Gilbert Magnet School. Las Vegas. Nev. He leaches 2nd grade and dance, and continues to perform with community and Equity groups in Las Vegas, Nev. Philip T. Barletta married Dr. Kristin Anne Thonoy. He is a research associate with Nonh Carolina State University. They reside in Raleigh, N.C. b d - Asif Mohammad Ilyas graduated from MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine and is a surgical resident spe­ cializing in Orthopaedic Surgery at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. Asif married Erum Khan, a fellow physician and classmate at Hahnemann. They reside in Philadelphia, Pa. Patrick J. Keane was promoted to team leader of the System Support Team Group at Danet. Inc. in Wexford, Pa. Patrick resides in Ambndge, Pa. Amy Marie O'Boyle married Michael R. Neal. They graduated from the Michael T. Beachcm joined the Delta Rho Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an education honorary society, for his graduate work in Counseling Education at Kean University in Union, N.J. He resides in Ewing, N.J. Michael Peter Kaschak is a Ath-year grad­ uate student in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Michael and wife Maureen reside in Madison, Wis. his graduate work in September. A recipient of the Yale University Art Scholarship, Chris was one of only 16 students independent studio work. *1 am excited to be taking part in such an intense, creative environment," he said. "Being accepted to Yale gives me the chance to study with many of the best Matthew Joseph Peleschak is working for Larson Design Group, which designs Layne Rang married Terry Lynn Alberico ’00. They reside in Swoyersville, Pa. wastewater plants, water treatment plants, and associated systems. He is doing primarily municipal work and pre­ viously worked for private developers doing stormwater and E&S design. He Steven D. Redding was elected constable of Lemon Township, in Wyoming County, Pa. He resides in Tunkhannock, Pa. top M.F.A. graphic design programs in the country, including CalArts (California Institute of the Arts), the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In September, Chris married Wilkes alumna Margie Greskewicz '93. After he grad­ uates from Yale in 2003, Chris hopes to work as a graphic designer for an advertising firm. He also hopes to resume teaching graphic design at the university level. Erica Trowbridge is G.O.L.D. Coordinator for Alumni Relations at Wilkes. She also works part-time at Children’s Senices Center, Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Kingston, Pa. !. Bethany Stefanec is currently an animal presenter at the Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. She resides in Lake Buena Vista. Fla. CLOSE-UP: Fenner Quadrangle provides backdrop for a true Wilkes wedding. Last June, Bill Pastewait '97 and Dr. Stephanie Follmer '01 proved that the relationships you form at Wilkes really can last a lifetime. Since meeting on a bus trip to a Wilkes football game in 1996, they dated, fell in love, and on June 16,2001 became the first couple to wed on the outdoor Fenner Quadrangle. A captain in the United States Air Force, Bill is stationed at Langley Air Force the ROTC program. Stephanie earned a Pharm.D. degree in May 2001 and is a for­ mer Wilkes cheerleader and member of Student Government. Witnessing the ceremony were family, friends, and a bridal party that includ­ ed maid of honor Maria (Shahda) Minielly '01, bridesmaids Lisa McClintock '01 MASTER'S MILESTONES James B. Mileshi was named relationship manager in the Commercial Lending Division of M&T Bank. He, wife Deborah and children Brynn and Matthew the organization. He evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning and the introduction of new programs, strate­ gies and regulator}’ action. 7. - Nicholas Mirigliani was named an adjunct instructor in Management Information Systems at Penn State WilkesBarre. He resides in Swoyersville, Pa. 1990 Daniel Lynn, Jr., was named an .ti Carol Maadloch MV1, director of Annual Giving at Wilkes, accepted a CASE GOLD Accolades Award for Wilkes University Family Campaign at the 2002 CASE District U Accolades Awards Program tn Toronto. Ontario, Carol resides m Hunkx'k Creek. Pa, with husband Robert. reside in Hanover Township, Pa. t! •' c e. Susan (Kisthart) Nenstiel was named senior vice president of Development for Easter Seals Eastern Pennsylvania. She is establishing and adjunct instructor in Information Sciences and Technology’ with Penn State Wilkes- Barre. He resides in Kingston, Pa. maintaining strong financial support for the agency from charitable revenue and ; 5 Karen M. Armstrong, R.N, was appointed to senior vice president and Public support. administrator of Ditine Providence Hospital at Susquehanna Health Systems. Karen serves on the Board ot Directors of the American Red Cross and is a mem­ ber of the Steering Committee and practicing design professionals, and I hope to learn all that I can from them." A former adjunct professor at Wilkes, Chris was also accepted to ten of the Michael Stachowiak,Jr., married Megan Czech They reside in Nanticoke, Pa. and Colleen Pastewait '00, and best man Mark Davies '97. Christine Tondrick is the assistant director for Marketing Communications at Wilkes and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree. She resides in Kingston, Pa. Chris Sleboda ’97 was accepted into Yale University's prestigious Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program and began graphic design program. His coursework consists of theory, writing, and recently attendend an Haestand Methods Conference on WaterCAD and water distribution systems in Waterbury, Conn. He moved from Lancaster to Williamsport, Pa. Base, Virginia. While at Wilkes, he was a member of Student Government and CLOSE-UP: rale comes calling for Chris Sleboda ’97. who are accepted each year into the highly respected and established poctorate from Widener University. He is employed with the Attorney Generals Office in Harrisburg, Pa. Paul resides in Harrisburg, Pa. “K Daniel C. Confalonc was appointed vice president of Finance and ^ttt’l financial officer with Good Shepherd 1 lospital. Dan is responsible for directing ’lc financial functions of Good Shepherd ■util leading the development and imple- Allocations Committee ol the Lycoming County United Wav. She is an associate member of the American c ollege of 1,11 million ol a strategic financial plan for I lealth Care Executives. ■ Nonn J. <Muj Jnvonft) Jones. West Fenn Elementary School teacher, was named the 2001 Wai-Man Teacher of the Year, in I clughion. Fa. Wai Mau associ­ ates recognize a Teacher of the Year in each community. as determined by cus­ tomers of each store She, husband John. and son Rvan rc-ide in New Ringgold. Fa. �IN MEMORIAM . Paul A. Meyers worked for the Transformer Department at General Electric Co.. Pittsfield. Mass., and was involved with development and engineer­ ing design, especially transformer design and test of equipment for the U.S. govern­ ment plant. Oak Ridge. Tenn., and field resting. He was also a professional consult­ ant for Electrical Mutual Insurance Co. Paul resided in Hinsdale. Mass. Thomas M. Terry, Sr, was an Army veteran of World War 11, serving as a medic in England during the Invasion of England, and he served in the Naval Reserve. Until retiring in 1990, he was an executive rice president for Mercer Mutual Insurance Company, Pennington. N.J. He resided in Fairless Hills, Pa. Ellen Brcnncn earned a master's degree in Library Science from Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. She worked for the Pennsylvania Economy League for 42 years. Ellen resided in Kingston, Pa. Robert M. Chopick taught Physics and Chemistry and was a technical programs insmidor at South Brunswick High SchooL N.J., before retiring in 1990. He was the pas-president of the New Jersey Education Association. Robert also earned a Master of Education degree and a Specialist Education degree from Rutgers University. He resided in North Brunswick, N.J. Lois (Mangel) Hyman was employed as a librarian for Wilkes University and IN MEMORIAM the Upper Saint Clair Library; Pittsburgh. She was a member of Agudas Achim Synagogue, the League ol Women Voters, and was a life master with the American Contract Bridge League. She resided in Bellevue, Wash, Edmund A. Zarcmba, Ph.D., was head of the Microbiology Research Laboratory at the Research Foundation of Childrens Hospital, Washington, D.C. He developed methods for the evaluation of experimental antibiotics and the study7 of immunology’ of staphylococcal and enteric infections for children. He was a research virologist at Lederle Laboratories, where he worked on the development of rubella and measles vaccines. He received a patent in 1975 for a process for the purification of the influenza virus vaccine. He was the director of Quality’ Control at Merrell-National Laboratories, Swiftwater, Sterling Drug, Inc., Millsboro, Dela., and Vale Chemical Co., Allentown. Edmund resided in Dundalk, Md. Edward Bogusho was a Navy veteran of World War II, haring served as a pharmacists mate. He was employed as an educator and administrator for more than 30 years by the Baltimore County, Md., public schools. Edward resided in Towson, Md. Samuel C. Jayne, Jr, was a U.S. Naval Air Cadet veteran of World War II, serving at several air stations. Before retiring in 1987, Samuel was a personnel and safely manager for UG1, Inc., in Kingston, Pa. He was also associated with his family in operating Jayne’s Economy Store in Wilkes-Barre and with the former Woodlawn Dairy, Foremost Daily and Dolly Madison Ice Cream com­ panies in Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, Pa. Hk CLOSE-UP: Wilkes Coi Cuscela and Fenner. 'minunity Mourns Trustees Room H tL H CuS“la Memorial T h R^uscela^Sr^ enrV -emory of his parents, the tate Giida and Frank CUSCELA . Shadrach J. Jones, D.O., was an Army veteran stationed in Japan following World War II. He was an optometrist at Pearle Vision in downtown Williamsport and at the Lycoming Mall. Shadrach resided in Montoursville, Pa., with wife, the former Beverly J. Heuer. A Navy veteran, Frank was the co-founder of the First Collegiate Chapter of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of Jewelcor Incorporated; member of the Board of Directors of First Union Bank, Northeast Region, and the EM. Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre; member of the Westmoreland Club; and active with national and local civic, educational and charitable organizations. Our sympathies go out to the family of Attorney George L Fenner, Jr., who passed away on November 16,2001. In addition to being designated as Wilkes University's first honorary trustee, George received an honorary doctorate from Wilkes in 1997. The gift of Edward S. Cologie was an Army veteran of World War II, having served as Master Sergeant. He attained a Silver Star, a Good Conduct Medal, a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with four Bronze Star Medals and a Bronze Arrowhead. He taught for many years and then was principal with many of the school districts in the Hazleton area. He resided in Hanover Township, Pa. his home and law office on South Franklin Street, now known as Fenner Hall, and his support to Wilkes led the University to name the campus greenway—the Fenner George spent his entire professional life in the Wyoming Valley and his career in land and real estate law spanned more than 60 years. mens, and was a gemstone lapidary. George graduated from Wyoming Seminary, Princeton University, and Dickinson Law School. Kern C. Dibble was an Army veteran of World War II, having served as a Staff Sergeant with the 70th Division in Europe. He owned and operated Dibble Hardware, Meshoppen, Pa., and retired in 1996. He also worked the family farm in South Auburn. Kern resided in Meshoppen, Pa. also worked as an elementary' school teacher in the Tenafly School Disctrict, N.J. She resided in Wyomissing Hills, Pa. Georgia (Toinassetti) Phillips, C.P.A., was a 1952 graduate of Coughlin High School. She earned a certified public accounting degree in 1991. She worked as a with David J. Roskos, C.P.A., in Wilkes-Barre. She resided in Penn Lake, Pa. Arthur C. Hettinger, Sr., was a U.S. veteran of the Korean War and a research engineer for Tyco in Harrisburg, and previously for the former Berg Electronics in Fairview Township. He was a senior member of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He resided in Camp Hill, Pa. Charles L. White was a 1952 graduate of West Pittston High School. He was employed as a supervisor by Uni-Royal in Mountaintop, Pa; General Motors Buick Division, Lingren, N.J.; Edasco Services, Houston, Texas; and Ensearch Corp., Dallas, Texas. He resided in Wyoming, Pa. CLOSE-UP: Dr. Lester Saidman remembered. One of the Wyoming Valley's most beloved family physicians. Dr. Lester Saidman, died at his home at the age of 83 on May 13,2001. tn 1998, he received an honorary doctorate from Wilkes, and in 2000, he established the Dr. Lester M. Saidman Chair in Health Sciences. position of associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Hahnemann Hospital. A family physician for more than 50 years, he maintained a private practice with the Linden Medical Group until his retirement. From 1943 through 1946, Dr. Saidman served as a medical officer in World I Richard Ales was employed as a leacher in the Wilkes-Barre Area School district, having taught Mathematics and History at gar Memorial High School. He degree and medical degree from Temple University. Ann (Sweppenhauscr) Rowlands. R.N., worked at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She was a nursing instructor at the former Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing. Wilkes University, and College Misericordia. She taught Emergency Medical Technician courses at Luzerne County Community College and was als° self-employed as a public to several ambulance crews for many )v.ira In 1980, she received the Luzerne <buntv Medical Society's Benjamin Rush Award as an Outstanding Volunteer and in 1981, she 'kiotintant. He resided in Dallas, Pa. received the Pennsylvania Medical Societvs •1 "nnr (Mattern) Chancy was employed as 1 'l'mcniary school teacher ai Wyoming Benjamin Rush Award and the Service Clubs of the Kick Mountains Outstanding Community Sendee Citizen* Award. Ann War II, including overseas service in Holland, the Philippines, and Japan. After graduating from Kingston High School in 1934, he earned his undergraduate • N He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, an accomplished nature photographer, avid fisherman, collector of rock and mineral spec- William S. Behrends was an Army veteran of World War II, having received many medals. He was a computer specialist from 1956 to 1985 at the Dupont Corporation, Wilmington, Dela., and retired as a banking accountant. William resided in Elizabethtown, Pa. Dr Saidman was active in the original planning of the Wilkes-Hahnemann Program, and in 1973 was appointed to the FENNER Quadrangle—in his honor. c'"i|Wry College Preparatory School. She resided in Dallas. 1a . Joseph T. Gcrshcy was an Army veteran of the Korean War. haring served with the 516th Signal Company as a radio operator. He received National Defense and Good Conduct medals. Before retiring in 1997, he was employed for 37 years as a manufacturing leader with Harris Corporation, Mountaintop, Pa. Joseph resided in Pittston Township. Pa. Alexa (Cousens) Grifo worked as a paralegal in the Morris County area, N.J. Bom in Nanticoke, Pa., she lived in Parsippany, N.J. before moving to Chatham, N.J. John T H.nvc was an .’djunct instructor of American Historv and Western Civilizmon and Government at Luzerne Countv commimti' Coucgeand Collesc Misericordia. He w.is anathletics director .it College M.s-,-.cori.i; a middle sehco! teacher o' American History and Geographv in Im-khcm.vk. and high school teacher o': Ante: can His.e'.y Ame: .can Studies Bliopcan History and sv;e..'co •>”J J.’.'.vcio: oia:.'..c.as.>. . iic.r S ri.dto.h.v:: • He resided m lArli-o- �IN MEMORIAM Harriet (Stcafalhcr) Morrissey. R.N., worked for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, East Orange, NJ., for the VA New Jersey Healthcare Systems. She was a member of the American Nurse Association and the Oncology Nurse Society. She resided in Springfield, N.J. ■ Linda (Schesney) Howanitz was an English teacher at Hanover Area High School for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Hanover Green Little League Ladies Auxiliary, Hanover Area Quarterback Club, Pennsylvania State Education Association, and the National Education Association. For many years, she was die advisor for the Hanover Area Strutters and advised the Hanover Area Yearbook Committee. Linda resided in Hanover Township, Pa. William M. Kaye died February 1, 2002. He resided in Philadelphia, Pa. LillianJ. (Long) Iverson was a charge nurse of tire emergency room at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital for five years and charge nurse and nursing super­ visor for many years at Retreat State Hospital, Hunlock Creek, and Danville State Hospital. Danville, Pa. She was a vol­ unteer emergency7 medical technician with the Sweet Valley Volunteer Ambulance for many years. She resided in Hemet, Calif. AlcxR. Dombroski, Jr., taught in the Auburn School District in N.Y., before retiring m 1984. He was selfemployed in real estate rental senice m the Wyoming valley Alex resided in Kingston, Pa., with his wife, the former Christine Nieczykt>wski. Mary C. (Kaschak) Pierce wis, an elemen­ tary and secondary teacher at Si. Marys School, Canandaigua, N.Y. Mary volun­ teered with the Western New York Stroke Self-Help Group; was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary; *-H Cooperative Extension and American As^darion of University Women: dm ■ tor of Ontario County Republican Women; and was in wived with the Boy Seoul-1, of America and G learners Cammuraiy Kitchen. She resided in Canandaigua. AnenTHOUQHTS John E. Smith was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Before retiring, he was a sci­ ence management consultant with Science Management Corp., Bridgewater, NJ. He resided in Dallas. Pa. 1 97 &Joyce L. (Hassay) Kicwlak was a teacher with the Greater Nanticoke Area School District, most recently serving as a 7lh-grade English teacher at die Educational Learning Center. She had been an active member in cub scouting and youth soccer. Joyce was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education .Association and the National Education Association. She resided in Mountaintop, Pa., with husband Thomas. John (Joe) Chwalek,Jr., taught Social Studies and Psychology for 22 years in ihe Tunkhannock Area School District, where he was also an assistant wrestling coach, and where he was named Coach of the Year. He was also the founder and former head coach of the Bishop O’Hara High School wrestling program, a member of the Wrestling Officials for 25 years, a past officer of the Lackawanna County Interscholastic Wrestling League, and past president of the District 11 Wrestling Association. Joe was also a member of the Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club. Memorial contributions may be made to the John J. Chwalek, Sr. Scholarship Fund, c/o Wilkes University, P.O. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. Catherine A. Cunningham was employed by various resort hotels within the Atlantic City area. Catherine resided in Atlantic City, NJ. Edward N. "Butch" Zukovich was the former owner of McAdoo IGA before retiring in 1991. He was a member of Azalea Masonic Lodge 687, Hazleton, Lehigh Consistory, Allentown, and Rajah Temple Shrine, Reading, Pa, Edward resided in Tamaqua, Pa. Mary J. Rybiishi, Ph.D., received a rnasit-rs degree in Biology from William and Mar/College, Williamsburg, Va.,and a Doctorate of Philosophy m Marine Biology from Hir Virginia Institute of TIME FORSOMIi “I |( JSITIAl ,~riY” Marine Science. Mary was a professor at Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Va., where she also resided. Winii l.iiirAdLfu,;., 198 7 Thomas L Peeler, IV, was a certi­ parkingspari ; I v/av;//vs. partment and asked to don a gov/n, tha7., in my naivete and to my chagrin, I prcmp’Jy placed on backwards, evoking a gigg'e from the opposite gendered, less than one-ha.f rny L 999 Kevin Milewski was was COULD NOT COMPREHEND THE CAUSE OF THE INDIGESTION. After all, I had eaten only about three-quarters of the fully loaded pizza for lunch that day. Yet it persisted. /And when I most uncharacteristically refused dinner that evening, my spouse recognized that I had a serious medical condition requiring a visit to the local hospital’s emergency7 room. During the next several days I was to be exposed (for the first time in more than 30 years) to IN MEMORIAMFRIENDS Charles Henderson was a member of the Wilkes faculty. He was an organist and choral conductor who edited the American Guild of Organists’Journal for nearly a decade. He retired in 1982 and was named editor emeritus of the maga­ zine. He resided in Erwinna, Pa. an industry7 that had heretofore escaped the venom of my acrid pen. age, attendant. Numerous needles, probes, and tests later, I was informed that I v.^s to Be admitted—I, the previous picture of perfect health who barely knew the identity of his PCP (primary’ care physician?, fit seems dial medical personnel do not speak any form of recognized English, but rather communicate using a series of letters and numerals.] I then arrived at my hospital room, wherein over the next six days, 1 was poked, needled, questioned, analyzed, and required to denounce all forms of heretofore private behavior. I was awakened numerous times each night—for blood pressure checks, body temperature readings and additional AtzEot/ L Uuzzo.J.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Eusnas ard Economics, Director of the Business Lv.-zbn, and Director of the MB.A Program al Wilkes Unreersr.: Any medical personnel nuirg this column arehrzLy requested to recuse thcmsches from treonng Dr. Lzizzo al any future time. -mail your news items, story ideas, feedback, or anything else you want to say. to universe@wilkes.edu Tha mou " •y Personal Information Date: Name: J VVAes Undergraduate Year.------- WGraduate War:---------- Maiden Name: Address: _________ City._________ ___ - - -S’”* ---------------- ■'------------- \ ~ _____ Social Security Nuniber-------— ^■'•oiSr,h - Horne Telephone: Email Address:___ Wilkes Undergraduate Year-------- W.kes Graduate Year.----------- sPouse's Name: Maiden Name: —_------ Iran's Names: Ink’rmation Employe* • '“'"""’■lAlhlle:..,' Bu"n,“ '"lephonm length "‘"“•’“iptionolthDWorkYouDo: Hr-,,. "ll',ch Vour Milestone InfoWtion on .mother shoot .mJ return it with this tonn Z-P Saw City: Email Address: _ 28 1 hi' ■; h 'I I Ir Iri.iny t'iiul1.. |ck*' ' z' •" : ■ ■■ ,1 (jn/11 family, fncmU, •' p. ’ ’ -'--' 'I in in*-.«ihanl lul fevl people LOhcinird with . •/ :!/. d<my personality chalAnd the evening nurse, a rhe outstanding institution at i >.tr. employed, provided more than ■ -ro-'. :/.,•£ ^hare of TJX (there 1 go again), rj?, .v me to publicly thank my I’t.p, my Gl, my .. and, nf course, the WVHCS’ in the final analysis, the culprit was a problem gall bladder, which was treated competently and as of this writing, successfully. !• I Get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion? Win an award? Earn a degree? Open a business-. Retire: Kuo-Kang Shao, Ph.D., began his teach­ ing career at Wilkes in 1967 and retired in 1997 after 30 years of service. As a scholar of diplomatic history, he wrote and pub­ lished extensively on the foreign policy of the Peoples Republic of China. Center in Maple Shade, Pa. I |e resided in Marlton, Pa., with his wife of 61 years, Margiirct Thaidigsman Williams. Ill . J ||(uh a I < <)!j|(| .i /.iiiv ihr |r|)d n7»! n<-rv| 4 '.ItTpIng pill ■ •x* r.*.y' economic evaluation of my h'-aM.> . .. fils) were followed by a y/gj? tiiat wi;>da . lengthy as the Jurassic I'eriod. Finally, 1 was ushered into a small - employed by the Department of Defense Naval Sendee W'arfare Center. Kevin resided in Phoenixville, Pa., with his wife, Megan Tabarrini. ■1 't h ■’ : s afi.'.l >11('(I I |r-1 III)gra| J fii|/;;7 kyy, ./ medical ln;il;idi<-„ 'x-yx-ial Loi.Ofe/; from a rcccptionlM (inHwlmgao! H S'&B Carol A. Mulherin, R.N., worked pastor emeritus at Si. Paul United Methodist Church in Willingboro, and was a member and past-president ol the Board of Directors ol the Wee Love Child Care • ‘ pain until my wife,jt/... m the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and previ­ ously worked at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center, Plains Township, Nesbitt Hospital, Kingston, and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. She resided in Wilkes-Barre. Rev. Dr Roy E. Williams,Jr., was a Wilkes professor emeritus for 13 years. He was a .,z f eral moment d fied legal intern for the Disability Law Clinic and legal intern for Arts, Sports and Entertainment Law Clinic in Carlisle, Pa. Thomas was staff attorney, advocacy sec­ tion judge, outside judge and research assistant for The Dickinson School of Law and operated a law offices in Wilkes-Barre. Cunrnt Posr.m �TIME TO REMEMBER THE ANNETTE EVANS ALUMNI HOUSE i-U: HE QUAINT, ENGLISH GOTHIC HOUSE LOCATED AT 146 SOUTH RIVER STREET, IS MORE THAN THE PLACE WHERE THE ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF WORKS. The Annette Evans Alumni House was and is intended to be a gift to Wilkes University’s alumni. In her will, Miss Evans bequeathed her family home at 117 West River Street to Wilkes College for much-needed alumni and faculty quarters. However, the Flood of 1972 heavily damaged the house, requiring Wilkes to sell the property. When the cur- rent central campus location the foimer home of Dr. Eugene S. Farley and wife Eleanor Coates and the original home of the Health Sciences Office—became available, Miss Evans’ memorial was transferred to it. “We are really going to start taking advantage of this splendid place,” says Vice President Dawn Atwater-Haight. Future social gatherings for alumni include a “high tea” in early summer and Reunion Weekend, which will afford alumni two opportunities to take in the, Tudor Revival-style house. Friday registration runs from 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. A combination registration and continental breakfast on Saturday will be held from 9-11 a.m. The Annette Evans Alumni House is a fitting tnbute to a woman who revered education and enhanced the world through her unique talents and desire to enrich mankind. A longtime benefactor of Wilkes, Miss Evans also served as a member of the Board of Trustees. For her contributions of diverse cultural enrichment in the Commonwealth, she was appointed as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. A founder of the Wilkes-Barre Philharmonic, The Fine Arts Fiesta, and The Little Theatre, Miss Evans was a talented actress who traveled across the country with The Jitney Players. She was also an author who produced weekly theatre columns for the newspaper, many dramas, and a biogra­ phy of George Catlin, an Indian painter and native of Wilkes-Barre. Her work on a statewide Indian survey at the Wyoming Historical and Geological Society led to the formation of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology. If you happen to find yourself in town or back in the Wyoming Valley, stop in and enjoy this special place—like Miss Evans wanted. LI I EVANS —A A ij----- ' Wilkes University XV ST Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 xrAV/rA V2_z7 WILKES UNIVERSITY Return service requested Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Wilkes University � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c4752278be06cd3bbeb87d74ed0ae56f.pdf 4567e271279c546f5a074c31dec5d6f7 PDF Text Text 2002-2003 WILKES UNIVERSITY Annual report of Gifts ' I I �w President’s .WILKES UNIVERSITY of independent thinking- Fiscal Year 2002 Summary of Revenues and Ex| Revenues and other Support: >enses Tuition and fees Less; student aid 537,866,670 Tuition and fees net of student aid (510,516,395) 527,686,922 Government grants and contracts Private gifts and grants/contracts Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises Income from interest and dividends Other additions 5 3,708,015 S 2,577,118 5 4,929,049 S 578,422 S 465,480 Total Revenues and other Support Expenses: $39,945,006 Instruction Research Auxiliary Enterprises $17,334,698 S 571,603 S 1,363,734 S 4,059,017 S 4,705,174 S 9,446,582 S 4,237,043 Total Expenses $41,717,851 Public Service Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Change in net operating activities (S 1,772,845) I y any measure, its been a remarkable year for Wilkes j ’.? f-r ) University. As we take the first steps toward achieving our 2010 Vision, it is clear that our accomplishments from your tremendous support and the dcdicaof all members of die Wilkes community— students, alumni, friends and faculty. Advancement Division Dawn Atwater-Haight Anne Pclak Alida Matusck Development Office Carol MacuIIoch Anthony Brooks Evclync Topfcr Joanne Avery' Janice Broyan Deb Archavagc Jane Jeffery Alumni Relations Office Stacy Smulowitz Michelle Diskin v‘cc PlcsidenT Director, Cog,. Pdn. & Govt. Rd Assistant to die Vice Presidon We are making excellent progress in building a highly' competitive portfolio of academic offerings by improving existing programs and developing new ones. Led by Provost Dr. Maravene Loeschke and an ambitious faculty, we are creating a signature undergraduate experience (hat will distinguish Wilkes throughout the Mid­ Atlantic United States. In addition, new majors in Integrative Media and Entrepreneurship are the first in a series of innovative pro­ grams that will further enhance our undergraduate offerings. ----------------------- 570-408-4308 Director, Willies Fund Project Coordinator Manager, Research & Donor Rcl. Manager, Data Services Gift Coordinator Data Coordinator Administrative Assistant As you’ll read later in this report, we are also transforming our business program through a generous gift from Trustee Jay Sidhu M’73. I’m confident that when the Jay Sidhu School of Business and Leadership opens in 2004, it will be regarded as a national model for undergraduate leadership and business education. The work we are doing to develop a program grounded in the concepts of emotional intelligence and authentic leadership will ultimately influence the entire Wilkes experience. _________ 570-408-4130 Director, Alumni Relations Manager, Alumni Events Marketing Communications Office 570-408-4771) Director, Marketing Communications Vaughn Shinkus Assistant Director Christine Tondrick Sports Information Director John Scitzingcr Web Services Manager Pam Fcndrock Graphic Design Manager Mark Golaszcwski Secretary Jean Pall Wilkes University 2003 AnnusI3l Report of Gifts 1 We also have made remarkable strides in our quest to develop suppon programs that protide exceptional service and make it possible for the University to operate more effectively Examples include signifi­ cant improvements to our athletic facilities and enhancements to student life in die areas of dining and campus safely. By instilling fiscal discipline and thanks to your remarkable generosity, we are making strong progress toward renewed financial and institu­ tional strength. As we move toward our 2010 Vision, it is clear that your financial support will be as important as ever to ensuring the success of Wilkes and those who choose to better themselves through their experience here. ©2003 Published by the Advancement Division of Wilkes University. We regret any omissions or errors contained within this report. Due to the number of generous donors, some names may have mistakenly been missed. If you should find an error or omission, please direct the corrections to Evelyne Topfer, Manager of Research and Donor Relations at 1-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4309 or email her Make no mistake, your gifts do have a direct impact on students. Tuition revenues cover only 90 percent of the cost of providing a quality Wilkes education. This leaves a budgetary gap that is filled largely through your gifts to the Wilkes Fund. In that sense, even’ Wilkes student is on a scholarship that you have helped fund. at topfer@wifkes.edu. For all dial you do for Wilkes, and for all that you will do to help us achieve our shared vision, thank you. Together, we arc building a Universit}- that is poised for success in 2010 and beyond. Your gifts also add value to your Wilkes degree. Increased support from alumni and friends is one of the key indicators of a viable institution. Diminishing reliance on tuition revenue will allow us the flexibility to become more innovative and creative in our academic programming and support sen-ices. All my best. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour, Ph.D. President �BOARDOT Trustees Richard L Bunn’55 Lawrence E. Cohen 57 Esther B. Davidowitz Linda A. Fisher Shelley Freeman ’82 Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Jerome R. Goldstein WilliamJ. Goldsworthy, Jr. 76 Michael 1. Goltdenker Alan E. Guskin Frank M. Henry Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox'58 Allan R Kirby, Jr. Daniel Klemjr. '68 Dan E Kopen 70 Melanie Maslow Lumia Michael J. Mahoney Clifford K. Melbeiger Barr}’ Miller ’67 John R. Miller ’68 Wilkes Fund Volunteers Paul Adams 77 Pete Albano Barbara Albert Alexis Andracchio ’06 Wilkes University Joseph Angelella ’80 M *87 2003 Annual Amanda Aver}’ Report of Gifts Danielle Aver}’ 2 Lorraine Avery ’08 Michael Barrouk’98 M’00 Denise Bartoletti '85 Louise Berard Paola Bianco '83 Tom Bigler Tammy Black '08 Daryl Boich Alethea Bradley ’06 Lauren Brennan Amanda Brozana '04 Barbara Buxton ’02 Rebecca Calimer ’06 Kyla Campbell '03 Michael Case Debra Chapman ’81 Cathy Chamitski Sarah Chupka ’06 Chuck Cohen Lawrence Cohen '57 Bets}’ Condron 79 Cindy Danielowicz Esther Davidowitz Patti Davies Nicholas DeAngelis ’07 Cathy DeAngelis'65 Mike Dennen Jennifer Dittmar ’03 Larissa Dobransky '05 Kathy Dunsmuir Jane Elmes-Crahall Owen Faul Darin Fields Kerin Frank '03 Andrea Frantz Mike Frantz Lindsay Fries '04 Sandra Fumanti William Goldsworthy, Jr. 76 Bruce Gover72M77 Bernard Graham Jim Haddock James Harrington John Harrison ’87 Patricia Heaman ’61 Nancy Herman Beck}’ Hilbom '04 Elise Hiley ’04 Beverly Hiscox ’58 Han}’ Hiscox ’51 Steve Homza Bradley Honnage ’07 Susan Hritzak ’81 J. William Jahn Edwin Johnson ’50 Beverly Johnston Matt Johnston '06 Garfield Jones 72 Rick Kazmerick Joe Kerestes 79 Brad Kinney April Klitsch ’05 Ashley Koehler ’06 Bud Kresge Andrea Lander Anne Lin Anthony Liuzzo Gerald A. Moffatt '63 William R Montague, Jr. '68 Robert A. Mugford '58 William E Raub '61 Mar}’ Belin Rhodes 77 Eugene Roth '57 James J. Sandman MarinoJ. Santarelli 73 Susan Weiss Shoval Jay 5. Sidhu M73 Elizabeth A. Slaughter '68 Ronald D. Tremayne ’58 William H. Tremayne ’57 Don E. Wilkinson ’58 Wayne P. Yetter '67 William L Conyngham Patlie S. Daries Robert A. Fortinsky Richard L. Pearsall William A. Perlmuth ’51 Arnold S. Rifkin Harold J. Rose, Jr. ’61 Max Rosenn Richard M. Ross, Jr. Joseph J. Savitz ’48 Stephen Sordoni Constance McCole Umphred William J. Umphred ’52 Norman E. Weiss Joseph A. Wiendl Lohman 76 Eric Luther '04 Dougl* Lynch D^id Maize ^dyMalaiesta ^Malkemes Joe Mangan 531 Mangino '08 Trish Mangold ^endy Marek ‘06 Bob Madey 73 John Matusek 76 R°gcr Maxwell ®®McCallick'87 C'ffoHMelbCIgcr JW'anna Melf’05 DoMd Mencer ^AnnMerrigan Eugene Roth ’57 Kasandra Saflioti ’03 Doris Saracino Natalie Scarantino ’03 Laurie Schwager Jared Seiders '05 Joseph Sekusky 77 Todd Serafin John Serafin ’90 M’98 Joseph Sheruda Sandra Sheruda 70 Vaughr ’hinkus’91 Bernice Shipp Lucy Si'ger Elair i.: inski 71 Marg? Slusser’83 John . gline ’94 M'01 Bob Stanley Michael Steele Wallace Stettler Mark Stine John Strellish Sharon Telban '69 Judy Telcchowski '98 William Tremayne ’57 Erica Trowbridge ’00 Robert Tuttle Carol Urbanski Stephen Urbanski ’85 Steplianie Victor ’08 Jodi Viscomi ’05 John Wartella ’84 Sonnie Weller ’05 Stephen Wescoe ’06 Sarah Williams’05 Brad L. Williams ’06 Gar}’ Williams 72 M’82 Malcolm Williams ’94 Neil Yurkavage ’04 Tracy Zarola ’90 Deborah Zbegner Teny’ Zipay Thomas Zukosky'81 Karen Moss 522;® ^an0Bnen ^Vds Petite V5 and>’Piccone77 “enp‘dcock ^ncpohchek78 ^'^nguist Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ross. Jr. Attorney & Mrs. Eugene Roth ’57 Dr. Lester Saidman” Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Savitz ’48 Marian R. Schaeffer Trust Mr. Nathan N. Schiowitz Sodexho Dining Senices SGS - Thomson Microelectronics Mrs. Catherine Shelburne Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Sidhu M73 Mr. Ronald W. Simms ’60 Mrs. Rhea Politis Simms 78 John Sloan Memorial Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Sordoni, III Mr. & Mrs. William B. Sordoni Sordoni Foundation, Inc. The Louis L Stoll Foundation Surdna Foundation. Inc. The Teaglc Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William H. Trcmayne ’57 Dr. Norma S. Tyburski UGI Corporation Mrs. Constance McCole Umphred The Winninger Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs.* Joseph A. Wicndl Estate of Daniel S. Wilcox, Jr. ’51 Wyoming Valley Health Care System(formerly Nesbitt Memorial Hospital) Emery & Mamie Ziegler Scholarship Trust Mr. Jacques S. Zinman. CPCU Lifetime Honorary Associates $100,000 OR MORE FOR LIFETIME Aeroflex Foundation George I. Alden Trust Allied-Signal Foundation, Inc. American Building Maintenance Company Mr. Anthony J. Bartuska* Doris Gorka Bartuska, M.D. '49 Black Horse Foundation. Inc. Dr. Charles N. Bums, Sr. ’35 Estate of Donald E & Louise C. Carpenter Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Cohen ’57 Colonel & Mrs.* William Corbett Dr. Harold E. Cox Crystal Trust Mr.* & Mrs. Frank P Cuscela ’57 Mr. & Mrs. William Davidowitz Estate of Fred H. Danes Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Danes Digital Equipment Corporation Estate of Isadora & Getha Edelstein The Fairchild Corporation Estate of John J. Faneck '50 Mr.* & Mrs. George L Fenner, Jr. Hilda Dahl Fletcher Fenner 36* First Union Bank J. Harold Flannery Trust Follett College Stores Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Fortinsky John Wilkes Club Lifetime Honorary Associates S100,000 or more Trustee Associates S 10,000-S99.999 Founder's Circle S5.000 -S 9,999 President's Circle $2,500-S 4,999 John Wilkes Associates S 1,000-S 2.499 Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome R. Goldstein Good Samaritan, Inc. Estate of Rachael Gutman Mr. & Mrs.* David C. Hall The Hearst Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Henry Estate of Richard & Frances Hyde IBM Corporation Incyte Genomics, Inc. Estate of Mildred N. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Clayton J. Karambelas '49 Estate of Dr. Bronis J. Kaslas Mr. Allan P Kirby. Jr. EM. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Kirby Memorial Health Center Mary R. Koons Charitable Trust The Kresge Foundation The Longwood Foundation M & T Bank Mr. Jack Mangclsdorf, Jr. Mrs. Dorothy Darling Mangelsdorf Estate of Anne Marts Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maslow McCole Foundation, Inc. Mr. Clifford K. Melberger Mrs. Ruth Boorom Melberger '62 Metz and Associates, Ltd. Mr. John R. Miller ’68 Mr. Hany’ E. Moat* Mrs. Stella M. Moat Mr. & Mrs. Gerald A. Moffatt ’63 Mr. & Mrs. William P Montague ’68 Mr. Walter Morgan* John C. & Mabel Mostellcr Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Mugford ’58 Estate ofJ. Donald Munson National Science Foundation Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Mr. William E Orr, III* Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr Alberta A. Ostrander Charitable Trust Mr. John Passan Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Pearsall Attorney & Mrs. William A. Perlmuth ’51 The Pew Charitable Trusts Henry Blackman & Edith M. Plumb Trust PNC Bank Estate of Kenneth L Pollack Estate of Roy H. Pollock Power Builders Incorporated Dr. Charles B. Reif Mrs. Maty Belin Rhodes 77 Mr. & Mrs. Arnold S. Rifkin Estate of Harriet R Ripley The Honorable Max Roscnn RosennJenkins & Greenwald LLP Total gifts (cash received) For All Purposes*: As of 501/03 Unrestricted $ 458,073 Restricted S 904,359 As of 5G1.Q2 IncreaselDecrease) ‘.Change S 829,748 S 431,264 ($371,675) (45%) 110% S473.095 Current Operations: SI,362,432 $1,261,012 $101,420 8% Capital Purposes: TOTAL S2,350,233 S3.712.655 S1,162,341 S2.423.353 S1,187,882 SI,289.302 102% 53% Alumni Other Individuals Foundations Corporations Total Donors 3,125 968 45 319 4.457 2,944 949 67 350 4,310 181 19 (22) (31) 147 6% 2% (33%) (9%) 3.4% Alumni Participation 16.5% 18% (1.5%) Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle S500-S999 2003 Wilkes Fund (pledges received)**: Blue Circle S250-S499 Unrestricted Restricted $460,139 S409.009 Fariey Associates S100-S249 Total Dollars Total Gifts SS69.148 3,868 • K.-pcrt Source - VSE Report (ADPVSERl •• fiwrt Source: ACAMPTOTJXSGOUT 'Deceased Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 3 �Leadership Giving Recognition Dr. John Wanella '84 Dr. Leslie E Weiner '57 Alan E. Zellner 72 Margaret A. Zellner 74 Mr. & Mrs. Jonah Zimilcs LED?lnrNTTIONI gnition W*es University ZZ22 ArarusI Reoort of G?hs 4 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates AdvancePCS Geoige I. Alden Trust Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Bunn ’55 Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. Dr. Harold E. Cox Mr. & Mrs. William Davidowitz Isadora & Getha Edelstein Trust Mr.* & Mrs. Geoige L Fenner, Jr. Follett College Stores Ms. Shelley Freeman '82 Mr. Jerome R. Goldstein Edward Grogan '54 Nancy Ralston Grogan '52 Guard Insurance Group Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. HenryFrank H. Hughes. Jr. Jean Reiter Hughes '49 Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Richard I. Hyde Incyte Genomics. Inc. John A Hanford Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Clayton J. Karambelas'49 Dr. Stanley B. KayMr. Allan P Kirby, Jr. Mary R. Koons Charitable Trust Howard R. Lander 71 Andrea Gallet Lander '67 Mr. Glenn E Leiter Llewellyn &r McKane, Inc. Jack Mangelsdorf, Jr. Dorothy Darling Mangelsdorf Maslow Family Foundation, Inc. McCole Foundation. Inc. William G. McGowan Charitable Fund. Inc. Clifford K. Melberger Ruth Boorom Melberger '62 Metz and Associates, Ltd. Mr. John R. Miller'68 John C. & Mabel Mosteller Charitable Trust Estate of Mr. J. Donald Munson Estate of William R Orr, III Geraldine Nesbitt Orr Mr. John Passan Attorney’ & Mrs. William A. Perlmuth '51 Henry’ B. & Edith M. Plumb Trust 'Deceased Mis. Mary Belin Rhodes 77 Mr. & Mrs. Arnold S. Rilkrn Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP Attorney & Mrs. Eugene Roth'57 Attorney James J. Sandman Mrs. Sylvia Strauss Savitz '54 Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Sidhu M73 Dr. Elizabeth A. Slaughter'68 Sordoni Foundation, Inc. The Merck Company Foundation The Weininger Foundation. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Tremayne '57 First Union Bank Mr. John E Wozniak '61 * Founder's Circle Dawn L Atwater-Haight Larry Haight Estate of Bruce & Charlotte Garden Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. Cohen '57 Mr. William L Conyngham Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson Mr. Frank R Cuscela ’57* CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club Brinley & Jane M. Elmes-Crahall Attorney Richard Gelfond Dr, & Mrs. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Mr. & Mrs. Michael I. Gottdenker Mr. & Mrs. Jason D. Griggs '90 Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Heineman ’51 Robert T. Manin Patrice Stone Manin 77 E Paul Lumia Melanie Maslow Lumia Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Mugford ’58 Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Pearsall Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ross, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Michael Rupp ’87 Dr. Lester Saidman* Mr. Richard P Schifter Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Taylor, Jr. The Coleman Foundation, Inc. The Overlook Estate Foundation Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Tremayne 58 William J. Umphred, Sr. ’52 Constance McColc Umphred Mr. Stephen A. Van Dyck *66 Wyoming Valley Motors President's Circle Aventis Pasteur Mr. Charles P Baker 73 Dr. Andrew E. Baron 75 Beigman Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Christopher N. Brciscth Mr. & Mis. John J. Chopack '69 Cornerstone Advisors Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Davies Attorney Linda A. Fisher Michael J. Frantz Dr. Andrea E. Frantz ArthurJ. Gallagher & Company Mr. J. Howard Garrett Mr. Jeffrey S. Giberson 79 Dr. & Mrs. Bernard W. Graham Ms. Louise S. Hazeltine '44 Attorney Harr}’ R. Hiscox '51 Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox '58 Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. MahoneyMr. Jerome T. Matlowski Matlowski Corporation, PC. Dr. & Mrs. William N. McCann '84 Mr. William R. Miller '81 Jerry’ A. Mohn ’63 Rowena Simins Mohn '63 Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. O'Hop Alberta A. Ostrander Charitable Trust PA Society of Public Accounts, NE Chapter Mr. Richard J. Pape 76 Prudential Financial Ramada Plaza Hotel Dr. & Mrs. William E Raub ’61 Mr. & Mrs. Harvey I. Rosen ’63 The Honorable Max Roscnn Mr. & Mrs. Marino J. Santarclli 73 Walgreens Co. Sterling L. Wandell Charitable Trust John Wilkes Associates Dr. Paul S. Adams '77 Jean Reiter Adams 78 Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Albert Alexander W Dick Foundation ALLTEL Information Sendees, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey R. Alves Baltimore Family Foundation Dr. Stephen Batory Dr. Anne Heineman Baton’ ’68 Dr. Bonnie C. Bedford The Honorable Jeremiah E. Berk 63 Dr. & Mrs. Joel A. Bcrlatsky Mrs. Sandra Bernhard George Bierly '40 Betty Kanarr Bierly ’50 Blue Cross of NE PA Borton-Lawson Engineering Dr. Charles N. Bums, Sr. 35 Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Byers Carpenteis Local Union #514 CGI Cons.ili.ing Group Mr. Donald Cherry’ Dr. Jesse F '. .hoper, Esq. ’57 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Joseph Cor dron Betsy B- C Condron 79 Mr. John \. Conyngham III Mr. James J. Curran, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. William J. Davis '61 Dr. Catherine De Angelis '65 Captain & Mrs. Fred R. Demcch.Jr. ’61 Mrs. Karen Dougherty Mr. James P Edwards '80 Stephen B. Elko. Jr. 79 Mary’ Maffei Elko '80 Dr. & Mrs. John H. Ellis, IV 79 Annette Evans Trust Fund Mr. Welton G. Farrar Harry’ L Fiervcrker ’49 Gloria Farkas Fierverker 46 Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Fortinsky Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Friedman Mr. & Mrs. George E Fry. Jr. 48 Dr. James Garofalo ’72 Mrs. Emilic Roat Gino 60 Golden Business Machines, Inc. Estate of Brynly R. Griffiths Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Staff Mr. & Mrs. John Herdeg Dr. Edwin E Hilinski 75 Mr. David L Boats ’55 Dr. Gregorys E Hollis 74 Mr. Fordham E. Huffman Dr. Ghassan T. Ibrahim Intermetro Industries Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Jamicky Edwin L Johnson '50 Lee Ann Jakes Johnson ’52 David A. Jolley 78 Susan Dantona Jolley Mrs. Ruth Punshon Jones ’44 Mr. Jay P Keller’61 Mr. & Mrs. John M. Kline'89 Mr. & Mrs. Allan Kluger Dr. & Mrs. Dan E Kopen 70 The Honorable Edwin M. Kosik ’49 Mr. Alan C. Krieger ’64 Kronick Kalada Berdy & Company, PC. Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Lennon Mr. James J. Lennox Mrs. Rose Gorgold Liebman 37* Dr. Maravene S. Locschke Dr. C. Richard Gillespie J. David Lombardi 70 Patricia Mazzeo Lombardi 71 Attorney Jeffrey Lowenthal Luzerne National Bank Thomas J. Mack, Jr. Judith Mills Mack 78 Robert Maculloch Carol H. Maculloch ’99 M’01 George Marquis MacDonald Foundation Dr. & Mis. Eduardo Marban 74 Dr. Renee Strucke Mathur '89 Mr. George J. Matz 71 Raymond Mechak ’49 Irene Koniccko Mechak ’44 Attorney Frank H. Menaker, Jr. ’62 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mericle Dr. John E Meyers Attorney Norman Monhait Montage Realty’ & Insurance, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William R Montague ’68 Montague Family Foundation James J. Moigan 76 Kim Witherow Moigan 77 Mrs. Juanita Patience Moss '58 NACDS - National Association of Chain Drug Stores Blue Cross of NE PA Offset Paperback Manufacturers, Inc. Mr. Michael A. Paternoster 75 Penn Millers Insurance Co. Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company Dr. & Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Arthur Piccone Sandra Shepard Piccone 77 Plains Rotary Club Dr. George E Ralston Helen Biller Ralston ’52 Attorney Nicholas S. Reynolds ’68 Mr. Gordon E. Roberts '60 Mr. & Mis. Harold J. Rose, Jr. '61 Mrs. Mary Kay Barrett Rotert '64 Mr. Phillip W. Roth Salem Rotary Club Wooldridge Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attorney & Mrs. Joseph J. Savitz ’48 Mr. Nathan Schiowitz Attorney Michael Schler Mr. Alexander D. Shaw, 111’54 Mr. & Mrs. Bernard R. Shupp '60 Ms. Virginia R Sikes Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Silberman Mr. Gerald Smith '52 Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Sordoni, III Attorney Elliot J. Stabler 71 Dr. & Mrs. Sanford B. Stemlieb Dr. & Mrs. Mark D. Stine Dr. FrederickJ. Sullivan Margaret R. Sullivan Dr. Thomas M. Swantkowski 73 Donna Doncscs Swantkowski 74 Daniel M. Tabas Family' Foundation Mr. William R. Tarbart 70 The Medicine Shoppe Mrs. Beryl Evans Thomas '55 Attorney & Mrs. Mark A. Van Loon 75 Dr. Paul A. Wender '69 Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. While, III '80 Mr. & Mrs. Gary’ H. Williams 72 Wyoming Valley Health Care System Dr. Terry L Zipay Kris Cross MARKS OF EXCELLENCE Jay Sidhu SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ® $3 million gift by Wilkes trustee Jay Sidhu M73 and Sovereign Bank is being *kused to expand and reshape the university's business curriculum into a nationally recognized program. The funds are being used to establish the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, creating a range of programs serving students from undergraduates to executives. The school will provide a strong core business education reinforced through the development of leadership skills and effective, ethical business prac­ tices. In addition, it will house a center for executive education to provide leader­ ship development programs for business executives from throughout the region. "We are deeply grateful to Jay and to Sovereign Bank for their support and for giving us the opportunity to build an exceptional business program at Wilkes," said Wilkes President Tim Gilmour. "Jay Sidhu personifies the professionalism and values that our future business leaders will need to succeed. It is upon those principles that our new curriculum will be built." Taken together, the gift is the largest contribution from a Wilkes alumnus in Wilkes' 70-year history. In 1999, Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr provided funds to establish the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University in honor of her late husband, health care benefactor Abram Nesbitt, II. �Giving GIVIN Wilkes U rve sit 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 6 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Richard L Bunn 55 Esther B. DavidowiE George L Fenner, Jr. * Shelley Freeman ‘82 Jerome R. Goldstein Frank M. Henn’ Allan P Kirby. Jr. Clifford K. Melbetgcr John R. Miller’68 William A. Perlmuth ’51 Mary Belin Rhodes 77 .Arnold S. Rifkin Eugene Roth ’57 James J. Sandman Susan Weiss Shoval JayS. Sidhu M73 Elizabeth A. Slaughter ’68 William H. Tremayne ’57 Constance McCole Umphred Founder's Circle Lawrence E. Cohen ’57 William L Conyngham Joseph E (Tim) Gilmour Michael I. Gottdenker Melanie Maslow Lumia Robert A. Mugford ’58 Richard I_ Pearsall Richard M. Ross, Jr. Ronald D. Tremayne ’58 WffismJ. Umphred. Sr. ‘52 President's Circle Ratrida 5. Eteriss Linda A. Hsher Severfy EtekesZee Hiscox '58 MkhadJ. Mahoney WiZian K. Miller Bl Uiffiam E Rauh '61 Max Rosenn Marino J. Santareffi 73 John Wilkes Associates ' .r.■ Go-dsuronhy, Jr. 16 Dan E Kopen 70 P Montague ’68 Harold J. Rose, Jr. 61 JwcphJ. Saritz’48 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Daniel Klem.Jr. 68 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Harold E. Cox Stanley B. Kay Founder's Circle Dawn L Atwater-Haight Jane M. Elmcs-Crahall Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour President's Circle Christopher N. Brciseth Andrea E. Frantz Michael J. Frantz Bernard W. Graliam Paul A. O’Hop Alan E. Zellner 72 Margaret A. Zellner 74 John Wilkes Associates Jean Reiter Adams 78 Paul S. Adams 77 Jeffrey R. .Alves Anne Heineman Baton’ ’68 Bonnie C Bedford Joel A. Berlatsky Scott A. Byers Welton G. Farrar Ghassan T. Ibrahim Susan Dantona Jolley J. Michael Lennon James J. Lennox Edwin L Johnson ’50 Maravene 5. Loeschke Carol H. MacuDodi '99 M 01 John E Meyers George E Ralston Mark D. Stine Frederick J. Sullivan Margaret R. Sullivan Terry L Zipay The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Alfred S. Groh '41 Jane K. Lampe-Groh John H. Hepp Jem' Kudrka '67 Rachael Walison Lohman '71 Roger L Maxwell Barbara Rosick Moran '84 Anne Straub Pelak 98 John L Festa Diane M. Polachck '78 Jem’ N. Rickrode Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Blue Circle Rita A. Balestrini Louise M. Berard Agatka Chmclar Robert S. Capin ’50 Bernard J. Ford 75 Joan Zaleski Ford 75 Patricia Boyle Heaman '61 Robert J. Heaman Susan Malley Hritzak '81 Kenneth M. Klemow Anne Y.E Lin Barbara Samuel Loftus Michael E Malkcmes Joan Burke McDonald '88 Edward M. Moyer 73 Jerry J. Palmaioli Josephine M. Panganiban Bruce E. Phair 73 Kenneth A. Pidcock Ronald L Pryor 71 John W. Seitzinger Helenmary M. Selecky Patrick Taylor Sharon G. Telban '69 William B. Terzaghi Thomas J. Thomas, Jr. '86 David J. Wells Brian E. Whitman Philip L Wingert Farley Associates Mark R. Allen Joan Dule Alles’91 Alissa Klucitas Antosh ’91 Thomas J. Baldino Barbara N. Bellucci ’69 Joseph T. Bellucci Thomas A. Bigler Peter E. Blasi Carol A. Bosack ’80 Dale A. Bruns Robert M. Burke ’01 Leona L Castor John E. Cccere Girl Chametski 70 James M. Culhane Nicole Sparano Culhane James G. DeCosmo Robert H. DeYoung Thomas Dunsmuir Edward R. Elgonitis Michael W. Fasulka Darin E. Fields Ellen R. Flint Edward E Foote Sandra A. Fumanti Paula J. Gcntilman 00 Victoria M. Glod '91 Sid P Halsor James E. Harrington John W. Harrison ’87 Ruth C. Hughes Han ey A. Jacobs 72 Jane E. Jeffery Ben-David Kaminski M. Anthony Kapolka Paul J. Kaspriskie Arthur H. Kibbe John A. Koch Diane L. Lasecki Edward J. Lasecki Anthony L Liuzzo Adclcnc C. Malatesta Joseph W. Mangan Frank J. Matthews Alida M. Matusck Maty E McManus Donald E. Me.ncer Samuel Merrill James L. Merryman Gay Foster Meyers 76 Melanie O’Donnell Mickelson ’93 Gina Z. Morrison Prahlad N. Murthy Barbara L. Nanstiel 70 John H. Natzke Jennifer R Nesbitt Elena Niculescu-Mihai ’95 Patrick R. O’Donnell James G. O’Karma 78 Robert E. Ogrcn Jean P Pall Kristine Erhard Pruett ’99 Richard G. Raspcn ’67 Brian Redmond ’97 Steve D. Reppcrt Karen A. Riley Francis J. Salley Mark G. Seitzinger Carolyn T. Shegclski Frank J. Sheptock David Sinnott Stacy I leek SmulowiU '93 by Constituency Janet W. Stamer Maigarel A. Steele Michael A. Steele Henry R. Steuben '81 Howard A. Swain, Jr. Wagiha A. Taylor Judith Tobin Telechowski '98 Rhoda B. Tillman Stephen J. Tillman Dominick R Trombetta Philip R. Tuhy Edward J. Ungureit Bing K. Wong Joyce S. Wong Albert E Yefko ’84 Gretchen Yeninas James D. Yeninas Contributors Mitchell D. Adams Debra A. Archavage Vijay K. Arora Karen Atiyeh Joanne M. Aver}’ Nadine M. Banul Barbara M. Barberio Matthew C. Batroney Ronald R. Bernier Maria Bianco ’81 Paola Bianco-Sobejano ’83 Thomas W. Bird. Jr. Madi Bobb ’03 Robert W. Bohlandcr Joseph C. Bokar David A Bonn Sharon M. Bowar Barbara A. Bracken Carl Brigido Janice Broyan Anita Bums Matyr E. Campomizzi Catherine L Candclario Kimberly Cardimona Eleanor L. Carle Janell R. Carter Marie J. Carver James M. Case Richard R. Chabala Donna M. Chajko Samira T. Chamoun Debra Prater Chapman ‘81 Cynthia Littzi Chisarick 73 Jason R Clark Gerald J. Cookus Dara J. Coslett Lorna Coughlin Darte ’52 Rhonda Lee Davis Kristin M. Degnan Diane H. Dcmchak Paritosh M. Dey Susan L DiBonifazio Kristin N. DiMarzo Carol P Dippre Deborah L Dunn Kimberly A. Escarge ’95 Renata I_ Evan Joanne M. Fasciana Susan M. Frank Richard A. Fuller Barbara A. Garey Michael S. Garr Joyce E. Gebhardt Cherylynn Petyak Gibson 71 Maty L. Gillespie Barbara D. Gimble Mark Golaszewski Willie L Golden Kenneth L. Hanadel Michael R Hardik Wilbur E Hayes Thomas E. Healey Virginia A. Henrie Adam A. Hill Michelle R. Holt-Macey Leigh Ann M. Jacobson Barbara Jamelli-Sefchik ’90 Thomas Jarmiolowski ’95 Valerie G. Kalter Annet Kaminski Camille O. Kaschak Karen Evans Kaufer ’89 Tammy M. Klucitas Mary Arm Koch Lawrence M. Kopenis ’88 Anne Marie Kopetchny James A. Kowalczyk Frederick J. Krohle ’57 Jean M. Krohle Diane M. Krokos Josephine T. Kulikoski Michael D. Kulikoski Karen Novicki Lambert ’01 Dorothy Price Lane ’85 Barbara J. Lastovica Nancy K. Leek Stephen Lcnko. Jr. Vee Ming Lew Curtis B. Lloyd Maty C. Lorusso ‘93 Karen 1. Lucas Glenn J. Lupole Douglas J. Lynch Maty M. Lynch Maty E. Mack David E Maize Jennifer M. Malinowski Joseph P Mangan Patricia A. Mangold William M. Martin Gale P Martino Maria L Mattioli Florence B. May •Deceased F- MARKS OF EXCELLENCE ABOVE & BEYOND 1 A filkes employees inspire minds, enrich souls, and provide invaluable services to our stu­ dents. That's what they get paid to do, but mem­ bers of the Wilkes family also go above and beyond the duties and responsibilities listed in their job description and find it in their hearts and paychecks to financially support the students they serve every day. A new strategy that mobilized employee leaders to solicit their peers has been positively received and is helping to create a culture of employee giv­ ing. Over the past three years, participation in the University Family campaign has increased dramat­ ically—from 23 to 92 percent. This special cam­ paign continues to grow in percentage and serves as a direct reflection of the commitment of Wilkes employees to support students above and beyond the services and knowledge they provide. Special thanks to Joe Mangan and the Facilities Management Division (above) for securing 100% participation for the 2004 campaign among the security, custodial and maintenance teams—a remarkable effort from a wonderful group of men and women! �Giving by Constituency AmyA.Mbye Jeffrey V McNamara Theresa E Menhennelt Attio Mcnichini Mary Ann T. Mcrrigan Todd H. Milano Mary E Miller James D. Monsuer Lyndi L Moran Jacqueline Mosher 92 Lisa Mosley Naomi M. Mshimba Lisa A. Mulvey Martha M. MurphyJoseph C. Nalbonc.Jr. ’88 Lisa M. Narramorc I April L Oatridge Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 8 Karen O’Boyle Diane Polacheck O’Brien ’82 Brian E Oram John L Orehotsky Michaelene S. Ostrum Jason C. Parise ’96 Michelle Umbra Pearce ’91 Margaret M. Petty David L Pickett Charles J. Pierce ’98 Michael J. Pitoniak Regina A. Plesko Kathleen S. Poplaski LconardJ. Poloski Theresa A. Rallo Gerald C. Rebo Ron R. Rebo Jocelyn Kuhl Reese ’84 Judith L Reishtein 78 Joy- B. Rinehimer James P Rodechko James T. Rodino Eleanor M. Roleski Gisele R. Romanace Carolyn Romanko Jacqueline L Ruane Tricia M. Russell Philip J. Ruthkosky Debbie J. Rutkoski Brian R. Sacolic Joseph J. Salusky Maty Ann Savage Christy Mihalka Savakinas ’00 Roland G. Schmidt Roberta J. Shaffer Eileen M. Sharp Herbert B. Simon Patricia A. Shyshuk Elaine A. Slabinski 71 Maryellen Sloat Todd M. Sloat Margaret O’Keefe Slusser ’83 Patricia A. Smith Cynthia Ann Sopka ’96 •Deceased Giving by Constituency Mark K. Sovvcik Thyagarajan Srinivasan Maigy L. Sromovski Tina Stancavage Peter Stchur, Jr. ’66 Alma Stevenson Michael E Stolarick Jonathan R Strucke John T. Sumoski Corby Swan ’00 Robert S. Swetts Romaine Szafran Vicki S. Temple Marion Tetlak James W. Thomas ’96 Steven L Thomas Deborah R. Tmdell Christine M. Tondrick ’98 Bill Toolhill Evelyne Topfer Erica L Trowbridge ’00 Marlcen TroyGregory- G. Turner ’94 Lester J. Turoczi Constance V Vecerkauskas Mark A. Wanal Mary' Ann Wanyo Mary L Watkins Nancy' A. Weeks Thomas A. Weeks Joseph R WhiteleyJudith Wienckoski ’95 Joseph A. Wilk’91 Gail L Williams Zbigniew J. Witczak Eric A. Wright Deborah L Yedinak Matthew J. Yencha Chery-1 M. Yustnt Jean M. Zampetti Deborah A. Zbegner Bridgette Walsh Zielinski 76 John R Zikoski Rita T. Zula Community Businesses & Foundations TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates AdvancePCS Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. Diversified Information Technologies, Inc. Follett College Stores Guard Insurance Group John A. Hanford Foundatition Incyte Genomics, Inc. A. E Kirby, Jr. Foundation, Inc. Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. Maslow Family Foundation, Inc. McColc Foundation, Inc. William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. The Merck Company Foundation Metz and Associates, Ltd. Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald LLP Soidoni Foundation, Inc. The Weininger Foundation, Inc. Founder's Circle Acorn Foundation, Inc. The Coleman Foundation, Inc. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club Giant Food Stores Pharmacy The Overlook Estate Foundation Power Engineering Corporation Kenneth & Caroline Taylor Family Foundation Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Wyoming Valley Motors Presidents Circle Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania (Al CUP) Aventis Pasteur Beigman Foundation Cornerstone Advisors ArthurJ. Gallagher & Company Matlowski Corporation, PC. J.P Morgan & Company PA Society of Public Accounts, NE Chapter (PSPA) Prudential Investments Ramada Plaza Hotel Walgreens Co. John Wilkes Associates ALLTEL Information Sen-ices, Inc. Baltimore Family- Foundation Bloomsbuig Metal CompanyBlue Cross of NE PA Borton-Lawson Engineering Carpenters Local Union #514 CGI Consulting Group Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Alexander W Dick Foundation Golden Business Machines, Inc. Geisinger Wyoming ValleyMedical Staff Intermetro Industries Corporalion Johnson & Johnson KPMG. LLP Kronick Kalada Berdy & Company, PC. Luzerne National Bank George Marquis MacDonald Foundation The Medicine Shoppe Mericle Commercial Real Eststate Montage Realty & Insurance, Inc. Montague Family Foundation NACDS - National Association of Chain Drug Stores Offset Paperback Manufacturers, Inc. Penn Millers Insurance Co. Pharmacists Mutual Insurance CompanyPlains Rotary Club Salem Rotary- Club/Wooldridgc Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Daniel M. Tabas FamilyFoundation The UPS Foundation, Inc. Wyoming Valley Health Care System The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Anheuser-Busch Companies. Inc. Bohl in Cywinski Jackson Brdaric Excavating, Inc. Creative Business Interiors First National Bank of Berwick Foundation for Independent Colleges. Inc. Liberty Throwing Company, Inc. Luzerne Count} Band Luzerne County Pharmacy, Inc. Luzerne Foundation Northeast Window & Door Painters Union Local 21 Parente Randolph, PC Pinnacle Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. PPL Sendees Corporation SCT Software & Resource Management Corporation UGI Corporation Westmoreland Club Blue Circle Best Western East Mountain Inn Builders Supply Company The Citizen’s Voice Eastern Insurance Group First Liberty Bank & Trust First National Community Bank Forms Plus Inc. Grotto Pizza Hottie’s Restaurant Master Garment Cleaners Matheson Transfer CompanyModem Plastics Corporation Mozip Sign Service Pennsylvania American Water CompanyJack Williams Tire Company- Farley Associates Ambrosi Donahue Congdon & Company, P.C. American Asphalt Paving Company AT&T Foundation Benco Dental Company Bertels Can Company. Inc. Brucelli Advertising Company, Inc. Central Clay Products, Inc. Chatham Partners, Inc. Dr. William Nat Clearfield, D.O. Cooks Pharmacy Cornell Iron Works, Inc. Dancheck, Inc. Eastern Penn Supply Company Emergency Physicans Medical Group Evans King Floral Company Joan Evans Real Estate First Heritage Bank Fitness Headquarters Flack Family Fund of the Luzerne Foundation Floristry By Carmen Bolin Attorneys Gallagher, Brennan & Gill Gertrude Hawks Candies, Inc. Grange National Bank Graziano Funeral Home Harrold's Pharmacy The Hanford Insurance Group Hazleton Standard Speaker Independent Graphics Inc. Dick Jones Communications KMK Associates Kranson Clothes Company The Lion, Inc. Lipfert Fence Company Marquis An & Frame Master Chemical Products, Inc. McCarthy Flower Shops McCarthy Tire Service Company, Inc. McGregor Architectural Iron Company, Inc. Panes Sports Bar & Restaurant Penn Refrigeration Service PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants. NE Chapter (PICPA) Tai Phillips Insurance Agency, Inc. Quaker Oats Company R.J. Walker Company Ralmark Company Sallie Mae Saul-Mctcho Fred Schuler Inc. Auto City Drs. Scott & Clements Service Electric Cable TV Inc. Sincavagc Lumber Company Skiro’s Lawn & Garden Center Synder & Clemente Ted Thorsen Company Tudor Book Shop & Cafe Voiiek TV. & Appliances. Inc. Wallers Hardware Do-il-Center Wegmans Food Market Inc. Wilkes-Barre Clay' Products Company Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Staff Contributors American Contex Corporation Apple Tree Nursery & Primary School Aventis Pasteur Bayo’s Ice Company Biemacki Eye Associates The Dallas Veterinary Clinic Dupont Monument Shop Econo Lodge Finos Pharmacy Goldberg Advertising Agency' Lackawanna Athletic Directors Assocation M. Ronald Ley, CPA Mattern Floral Shop The Medicine Shoppe Novartis Pharmaceuticals Pennsylvania Jazz Society Philly’s Phincst Postupak Painting Company, Inc. Premium Brands Rainbow Productions Remarketing Services, Inc. C.W. Schultz and Son, Inc. Shades Unlimited UGI Utilities, Inc. Valentines Jewelly Matching Gift Companies TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Follett College Stores IBM Corporation KPMG. LLP Founder's Circle Prudential Foundation Wells Fargo President's Circle Arthur Andersen Company J.E Morgan & Company, Inc. Philip Morris Employee Giving Programs John Wilkes Associates First Union Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Johnson &Johnson Lockheed Martin Corporation PNC Bank Foundation Reebok Human Rights Foundation Sprint Foundation The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Bank of New York Carpenter Technology' Corporation Exxon Education Foundation ExxonMobil Foundation, Inc. IMS Matching Gift Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. RR Donnelley & Sons Company Taylor Packing Company, Inc. Texaco, Inc. Verizon Citizens Bank Corporation Foundation Emerson Electric Company Ford Motor Company Fund General Electric Foundation Guard Insurance Group Herman O. West Foundation IDT Charitable Foundation ITT Corporation Johns Manville Fund Lehigh Portland Cement Company Lucent Technologies MBNA America Bank, N.A. Mellon Bank, N.A. Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation, Inc. MMC Matching Gifts Program Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pfizer, Inc. Procter & Gamble Royal Insurance Saint-Gobain Corporate Foundation SmithKline Beecham Foundation Tcchneglas Textron, Inc. USA Networks Foundation, Inc. Walt Disney Company Foundation Wilkes Universiity 2C03 ’ Repc Gifts 9 Blue Circle Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Colgate-Palmolive Company Fleet Matching Gifts Program Hartford Insurance Group Merck & Co. Inc. Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. State Farm Companies Foundation State Street Wyeth Farley Associates AIG Baltimore Gas & Electric Company' Becton Dickinson Citibank, N.A. ’Deceased �Giving by Constituency Contributors 21st Century Insurance Group Alcoa Foundation American Electric Power Service Corporation Aventis Pasteur Bank of America Matching Gifts Program Black & Decker Carolina Power & Light Company CNA Insurance Companies H. J. Heinz Company Foundation Hershey Foods Corporation Fund National Starch & Chemical Company Foundation Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation PMA Group SBC / Ameritech Company Schering-Plough Corporation Tel Drug Tenet Healthcare Corporation UGI Utilities Headquarters Friends & Parents Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Giris 10 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Mr. William Davidowiiz Estate of Isadore & Getha Edelstein Mr. David C Hall Mrs. Dorothea W Henry Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. HughesJr. Estate of Richard & Frances Hyde Mr. Glenn E Leiter Mr. Jack Mangelsdorfjr. Mrs. Dorothy Darling Mangelsdorf Estate ofJ. Donald Munson Estate of William R Orr, III Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr Mr. John Passan Mr. & Mrs. Y. Judd Shoval Founder's Circle Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson Attorney Richard Gelfond Mrs. Patty Gilmour Mr. E Paul Lumia Mr. Robert T. Martin Dr. Lester Saidman* Mr. Richard R Schifter Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Taylor, Jr. ‘Deceased Giving President's Circle Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Daries Mr. J. Howard Gamut Mr. Jerome T. Matlowski Mr. Jonah Zimiles John Wilkes Associates Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Albert Mr. William E. Althauser Mrs. Sandra Bernhard Mr. Donald E. Cherry’ MrJohn N. Conyngham 111 MrJamesJ. Curran Jr. Mrs. Karen Dougherty Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Friedman Mr. & Mrs. John Hcrdeg Mr. Fordham E. Huffman Mr. & MrsJoseph J. Jamicky Mr. & Mrs. Allan Klugcr Mrs. Donna R Lennon Attorney Jeffrey Lowenthal Mr. Thomas J. MackJr. Ms. Carol H. Maculloch ’99 M’01 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mericle Attorney Norman Monhail Dr. & Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Mr. Arthur Piccone Mr. Phillip W. Roth Mr. Nathan N. Schiowitz Attorney Michael Schler Ms. Virginia R Sikes Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Silberman Mr. & Mrs. AndrewJ. Sordoni, III Dr. & Mrs.* Sanford B. Stemlieb The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin Mr. Charles M. Epstein Mr. & Mrs. Paul Eyerman Mr. Brad N. Friedman Ms. Susan B. Gellman Attorney Timothy S. Hardy Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Koplin Attorney Ronald Krauss Attorney Fred Magaziner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Matasar Ms. K. Heather McRay Mr. David H. Neilson Mr. & Mrs. Frank Orloski Sr. Mr. John L. Pesta Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan S. Pressman Mr. Richard Ridge Mr. Joseph L. Seiler, III Mr. & Mrs. William B. Sordoni Mr. & Mrs. David R. Thalenfeld Ms. Lois N. Weinberg Mr. Richard S. Zarin Blue Circle Mrs. Barbara Allan Mrs. Barbara Casper Mr. & MrsJerry Chariton Mr. Harrison J. Cohen Mr. David G. Dargalis Mr. Thomas J. Deitz Attorney' Diana Donaldson Dr. Sylvia Dworski Miss Helen Elliot Mr. Thomas Eysmans Mr. & Mrs. Earl Harrison Mr. William Hritzak Ms. Diane E Klotnia Senator & Mrs. Charles D. Lemmondjr. Attorney' Paul William MacGregor Mr. & Mrs. Anthony R. Marscco Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maslow Mr. & Mrs. Brian H. McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Millard Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Orlowski Mrs. Leona E Powell Mr. Lawrence Reich & Ashley Wilkerson Dr. & Mrs. Harry’ Reich Mrs. Marilyn C. Rudolph Mrs. Gloria J. Sekusky Attorney & Mrs. Charles A. Shaffer Ms. Marilyn M. Solomon Attorney & Mrs. Geoige A. Spohrer Mr. Paul J. Strunk Mr. & MrsJohn Tarone Mrs. Lillian Teitelbaum Mr. Sanford J. Ungar Mrs. Rita G. Wolberg Ms. Susan C. Yelen Mr. & Mrs. Joel Zitofsky Farley Associates Mr. & Mrs. Bernard BanksJr. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Barrouk Mrs. Susan S. Berlin Mr. & Mrs. Dorrance R. Belin Mr. & Mrs. Justin Beigman, Jr. Mr. Rick Berry' Mrs. Janet Bird Mr. Fritz Bleich Attorney Mary' Anne Bobinski Mr. E Warren Breigjr. Mr. & Mis. Edward Brennan Ms. Ann Brennan Attorney Donald H. Brobst Mr. Peter M. Butera Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Butkievvicz Mr. & Mrs. David Calhoun Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Callen The Honorable & Mrs. A. Richard Caputo Mrs. Mar}’ Blair V. Chapuisat Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Chumetski Mr. & Mrs. Louis Cintron Ms. Jane Cokely Mr. & Mrs. Philip R Condron Mr. Steven B. Cooke Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Corbett Ms. Margaret S. Corbett Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Adam C. Crahall Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Craparo Mrs. Virginia Crawford Mr. & Mrs. Gottfried R Csala Mr. & Mrs. Alan Currier Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Dashinc Mr. Nick De Angelis Dr. & Mrs. John J. Della RosaJr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald E Dcmbert Drs. Henri & Marilyn Deutsch Mr. John R. Dictcl Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiMichele "Mrs. Joan A. Evans Mr. & Mrs. John Evarts Drs. Eugene & Linda Farley Mr. Robert Farley* Mr. & Mrs. Roger R Fenstermacher Mr. Dominic R Fino Mr. & Mrs. George A. Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Frank Dr. & Mrs. John C. Gaudio Mr. & Mrs. Alan S. Gold Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Emil A. Goryeb Mr. & Mrs. R. Wcnsell Grabarek Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Graham Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Guenther Mr. William Hagelgans Mrs. Cydney Halsor Mr. & Mrs. James R Harris Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Hire! Mr. John A. Homer Attorney Richard Hughes, III Mrs. Pamela Trimble Hunt Attorney & Mrs. Keith A. Hunter Ms. Sara V Hunter Ms. Joan Flack Nusbaum Mrs. Margaret Hylan Mr. & Mrs. James Jeffery Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Johanson Mr. & Mrs. Alf A. Juigcnsen Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kapral Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Keane by Constituency Mr. & Mrs. Colin Keefer Mr. Carl Kemmerer Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Knothe Attorney Jerome Kolenda Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Koppelman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Kowalski Mr. James R. Laudenslager Mrs. M. Arvilla Leach Mr. Earl W. Lehman Ms. Robin D. Leone Mr. George R. Lowe Mrs. Diane Brodbeck Lowe 80 Mrs. Theo E Lumia Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Lu thy Mr. Peter B. Mailloux Mr. Ken Marquis Mr. & Mrs. David M. Matvay Mr. & Mrs. Edward Mayer,Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. McBride Ms. Maryjule McCarthy Mrs. Diane Lynn Metcalf Mr. & Mrs. John Metz Mr. & Mrs. W. Lee Miller Mr. & Mrs. Gary’ C. Miller Dr. James E. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Paul Steinberg Mr. Chris Mitsuoka Ms. Dorothy G. Moran Mrs. Alexandra C. Moravec Mr. Andrew J. Morris Mr. William C. Myers The Honorable & Mrs. James L Nelligan Mrs. Barbara Davenport Neville Mr. & Mrs. Howard Newman Mr. & Mrs. Frank R. Nissel Mr. James M. O’Brien Dr. & Mrs. George J. O’Donnell Mrs. Wanda E Ogurkis Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O'Hara Mr. Hank O’Neil Attorney Marc D. Orloff Mr. Michael C. Oil Mr. & Mrs. David Patrick Mr. & Mrs. Gary A. Pawleshyn Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd Pawling Mrs. Ann Phillips Mr. Joseph Pisano Mr. Edmund H. Poggijr. Mr. & Mrs. Elden Queen Ms. Mary’ M. Quinn Mrs. Susanne Rash Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence R. Rauch Mr. & Mrs. Jerry’ N. Rickrode Mrs. Dorothy T. Rinchimer Mrs. Diane M. Romanoski Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Rose Jr. Mr. Jeffrey Roth Mr. & Mrs. Kent Rothenberger Dr. Marshall U. Rumbaugh Mr. & Mrs. Jack Sallada Mr. Manin Schub Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur W. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Sellitto Attorney Michael Seller Mr. John Shafer Mr. Gaurav 1. Shah Mr. & Mrs. James Shoemaker Mr. & Mrs. William R. Shull Ms. Margaret A. Simms Mrs. Julia A. Sinnott Ms. Tracy’ M. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Lon E Snook Mr. & Mrs. Harold SnowdonJr. Dr. & Mrs. David A. Sorber Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Spadafora Mrs. Mary Margaret Swaback Mr. Avi Szenberg Drs. Robert Szulborski & Debra Serfass Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Takarewski Mr. Larry’ I. Taren Mr. John R Tasevoli Mr. Christopher Tedesco Mr. & Mrs. John Thalenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Thennes Attorney David L. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Thomas Mr. Robert S. Tippett Mrs. Sue Topfer Ms. Marjorie Trelhaway Mr. Robert Tryon AttorneyJames Valentine Ms. Geraldine M. Versace Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Warshal Mr. Charles W. Watters Mr. Bryan D. Wech Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. West Mrs. Barbara A. Whalley Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Williams Mr. David S. Wolf Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wood Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Yutko Contributors Ms. Sylvia K. Abrantes Mr. Richard R Adams Mr. & Mrs. John Agren Dr. & Mrs. D. Craig Aicher Mr. & Mrs. Enrico Albanesi Mr. & Mrs. Dave Andes Mr. James M. Andorker Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Archavage Mr. George J. Arndt Mr. & Mrs. Paul S. Augustine Mr. & Mrs. Victor A. Baker Mr. & Mrs. Geoige M. Balliet Mrs. Marion E. Barlow Mr. & Mrs. Richard Barloletli Mr. Herman Baumann Mr. John Beck Mr. & Mrs. Stuart M. Bell Dr. Burton Benovitz Ms. Thelma Beiger Mr. & Mrs. David C. Bielecki Mr. & Mrs Jeffery Bierbower Dr. John S. Biemacki Ms. Emily Bittenbendcr Ms. Mary’ D. Blevvitt Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Blum Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bly Mr. Michael W. Bogdon Jr. Miss Estelle A. Bonk Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Bracco Mr. & Mrs. Will Brockman Mrs. Gail Brodie Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Brown Mr. & Mrs. James A. Brown Mr. & Mrs. James W. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Matthew* Broyan Mrs. Eleanor Bucknavage Ms. Colleen Burke Mr. & Mrs. Martin Butkovsky' Mr. & Mrs. John L. ButlerJr. Mrs. William Butler Mr. Michael E Caffrey’ Mr. Bill Carbohn Mr. & Mrs. Gary' Cardimona Ms. Kimberly’ Hartenfels Mr. & Mrs. Wiliam Carl, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James G. Cams Mr. & Mrs. Jeffry' CanMs. Carol Cesanek Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cesarini Mr. Richard R. Chabala Mrs. Marlene Chamberlain Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Charney Mr. Anthony Chamosky Mrs. Claire D. Chollak Ms. Aubrey' Clark Mr. & Mrs. James Cocco Mr. Shawn T. Cochran Mr. & Mrs. Arnold R Cohen Mr. & Mrs. M. Clark Conlon Ms. Sally Connor Mr. & Mrs. G. Guthrie Conyngham Mr. & Mrs. Frank R Conyngham Ms. Eleanor Cook Mr. & Mrs. William H. Cordy Ms. Joan M. Costello Mr. Leonard Coyle Mr. & Mrs. Michael Crossin Mr. David Danilack Mr. Albert N. Danoff Ms. Nina S. Davidowiiz Mr. & Mrs. George W. Davis Mr. & MrsJames Davis Ms. Janet A. Delaney Dr. & Mrs. Sam C. DcPasquale Mr. & Mrs. Gerald O. Devlin Mr. Melvin N. Diamond Mr. & Mrs. James E Dicton Mr. & Mrs. Sugiman Djuaher Mr. Peter Dominic Mr. George Douris Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Dressier Mrs. Gerry’ DuBoice Mrs. Edith G. DuBoice Mr. Joseph Dzvvilefsky Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Eagen Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Eckman Ms. Phyllis Eckman Ms. Jean Elias Mrs. Christine V Emery' Mr. Matthew S. Engel Mr. & Mrs. S. Ronald Erb Mrs. Joan Evans Mr. & Mrs. William B. Evans Mr. Melvin W. Farkas Mr. Thomas E Federo Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Fedrick Mr. & Mrs. William J. Fee Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Ferguson Miss Margaret Mary’ Fischer Ms. Shirley' E. Forney' Mr. & Mrs. Michael Franks Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Frederick Dr. & Mrs. Louis J. Freedman Mrs. Harriet Frew Mr. & Mrs. A. David Fried Ms. Esther K. Friedmann Mr. & Mrs. Gene Lee Fries Ms. Anne Fumanti Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Fumanti Mr. Frank D. Galella Mrs. Jean E. Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. Gallagher Mr. Joseph R Gammaitoni 73 Mrs. Barbara Gush Gammaitoni 73 Mr. & Mrs. Dwight L. Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Santo Gencarelli Dr. Gary' A. Giamartino Miss Adelaide Godek Mr. & Mrs. Isadore Goldberg Attorney’ Richard M. Goldberg Mrs. Rosemary’ Chromey Mr. & Mrs. Howard Gonchar Mrs. Linda E. Gramlich Mrs. Lucille Greylock Mr. & Mrs. Arthur R. Gregory’ Mr. Adam Greissman Mrs. Gwen Groblewski Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J, Gromclski Mr. & Mrs. Howard J. Grossman Mrs. Janet C. Guariglia Mr. & Mrs. Warren L Gulden Mrs. Evelyn S. Gurbst Mr. & Mrs. John D. Hack Mr. & Mrs. Harold L Hall. Jr. •Deceased Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 11 �Gimng V«kes 23“ 12 by Constituency Mrs. Lisa HanaJel Ms. Ann Hanna Mrs. Cecilia Hansen Ms. Maureen Harkins Ms. Gertrude C. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Dadd N. HartleyMr. <Sz Mrs Robert E Hartzell Mr. Kenneth E. Hawk Mrs. Claire L Heffernan Ms. Andrea S. Helinski Mr. & Mrs. Bryan R. Herron 78 76 Mr. Wolfgang A. Herz Mrs. Lillian K. Heslop Ms. Allyson Hitz Mr. & Mrs. Paul Hladnka Mr. Louis T. Holz Mr. & Mrs. David R Hourigan Dr. & Mrs. Emil R Howanitz Mr. & Mrs. Harry Howell Ms. Helen HoyMs. Sylvia Hughes Mr. Mark D. Hulme Mrs. Sylvia Hurlbert Mr. & Mis. Juan JacobyMr. & Mrs. Frank Jastrcm Ms. Joy ce Jobson Ms. Joan U.John Mr. Michael J. Johnson Attorney &■ Mis. Ralph J. Johnston. Jr. Mrs. Robin J ones Mis. Jones Mis. NancyJudd ’dn .dzr -dyd- Exhzzd E Jtz Ms. Mzzzes KViZ. rTanng McftsssS. Sfe&Mrt ScmPKe&r '• Dr. izr. A. KeEmar. r.: :1 Mrs. A. V/...a.v. Kei.; Ms. Angela Kei.y :: ’• :z Mrs. Kerr A. Kienle Atmmey £z Mrs. Stephen KBon Mrs. Frank J. Kilyanek Ms. Syva Klein Mr. John J. Klobusicky Mr. <r .Mrs. Joseph T. Kluchinski Ms. Many Ann Koch Attorney Daniel L Koffsky Ms Alyson Kok Mr. & Harry B. Kolody* Mrs. Bea Kopec Mr David Krafchik Mr. Horace E. Kramer Dr. & Mrs. Ronald R- Krcsgc Ms. Joan Kripke Mr. & Mrs-Krt^kowski Mr. & Mrs. Louts P Kwarcinski Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Lacy Mrs. Shelby Lalli Mr. & Mrs- Harold L Landau Mrs. Jane Landau Ms. Cissie Lane Mis. Mildred E Lang Mr. & Mis. Paul Lantz Ms. Catherine Laudig Mr. & Mrs. Donald Leavey Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lee Mr. & Mrs. John Leskosky Mr. Arlen Lessin Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lettieri Mr. & Mrs. Robert Libcnson Mr. & Mrs. James Liberski Mrs. Edna Uchtig Mr. & Mrs. Mark M. Licbncr Mr. & Mis. Gary Lopresti Mr. & Mrs. Dadd J. Loskie Dr. & Mrs. Edward Lollick Ms. Evelyn LowMrs. Ruth R. Lundberg Mrs. Nancy S. Lychos Mr. Mark Macaravage Ms. Sandia Maffei Mr. & Mrs- C Paul Mailloux Mrs. Rebekah N. Malkemes Mr. Mrs. Robert E Maloney. Jr. Mr 6z Mis. Joseph G Mangan Mr Dadd Marccmi Mr Thanas E Markey Sr. Mrs. Moffie '.’.dghzer Marti Mr cz Mrs. James G. Masri Mg. Lois Mr. V.r. cz Mis. Barr W, McCarty Mr £z Mrs, MzCoride Mr Timothy M. McGsdey Mrs. Martha McGtnre Mr. Francis A. Michael Ms. Virginia Miller Mr. & Mrs. T, Scott Millington Mr. Vincent J. .Minsavage Mr. Peter Mokris Mr. James D. Monsuer Mr. & .Mrs. W. Curtis Montz Mr. Mrs. Guillerme Morales Mr. Joseph J. Mosier Mr. Mrs. Benjamin Moskow Mr. & Mrs. Erwin Muhlbauer Shawn & John MurphyMr. cz Mrs. Marc D. Myers Mr. cz Mrs. Joseph R. Nardone Ms. Mary Ellen Nieman Dr. Edward R Nork Mr. & Mrs. Gerald E N'ulton Mr. I^rry Ofcharsky Mr. & Mrs Paul E. O’Maha Mr. & Mrs. Herminio Ortiz Mr. Lawrence E. Pace Mr. & Mis. H. Jeremy Packard Mr. Joseph Paglianite Mrs. Ruth Porter Pajka 02 Mr. Quentin A. Palfrey Dr. & Mrs- Glenn Panzer Mr. & Mrs. John Pape Ms. Leigh E. Pawling Mr. & Mrs. Howard Pcrloff Mr. & Mrs. Leo Plocicki Ms. Patricia E. Podesta Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Poggi HI Mr. & Mrs. Frank Polingcr Mr. & Mrs. Murray Popky Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Postupack Mr. & Mrs. Carl Postupak, Sr. Dr. James Powell Ms. Marie Purcell Mr. & Mrs. James Quinn Mrs. Alice M. Rader Mis. Joyce Hoolcy Regna 76 Mr. & Mrs. Gary R. Rice Dr. & Mrs. Dadd E Rimple Dr. & Mis. James Rineshimer Mr. & Mrs. Lynn E. Ritter Mr. & Mrs. Russell Roberts Mrs. Louise Robinson Mr. Mrs. Sidney Robzen Mr. Sr Mrs. James E RodneyMr. & Mrs. Randall Rollman Attorney Harold Rosenn Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rosenthal Mrs. Doris Rosenthal Mr & Mrs. Alvin Rothstein Mr. fir Mrs. Harry Rothstein ?4r Mrs. Joseph J. Ruane Mrs. Eunice Rubel Ms, N'aiasha Rybakovsky Mr. tz Mrs. Irwin Sagenkahn Dr, & Mrs. Diliiswar Sahoo Ms, Barbara Salerno Ms. Susan M. Salko Mr. Curtis Salonick Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Samala Mr. Albert H. Sarkas Mrs. Dolores Samo Mr. & Mrs. Michael D. Scarba Mr. £< Mrs. Cal Schaefer Mr. Mrs. Randy G. Schaffner Mrs. Judith N. Schellcnbcrg Mrs. Cassandra Schiefen Ms. Lorraine Schimmel-Rose Dr. & Mrs. Albert Schiowitz Mrs. Sarah H. W. Schneider Mrs. Sarah Schonwctter Mrs, Frank Schroder Mr. & Mrs. David Schuler Ms, Mary* Schuler Ms. Tina E. Sciocchetti Dr. Maricllen Scon Mr. & Mrs. Frcar Scovcll Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Scbastianelli Dr. & Mrs. Charles Semel Mr. & Mrs. Al Semcnza Mr. & Mrs. FrankJ. Sgarlat Dr. & Mrs. Edward A. Shafer Ms. Bobbie Shumicki Ms. Mary- R. Siegel Mrs. A. Dewitt Smith Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Smith Ms. Ruth K. Smith Mr. & Mrs. William Smulowitz Mr. & Mrs. John E Sobocinski Mr. Francis X. Solano Mr. & Mrs. Norman J. Sondheim Mr. & Mrs. Samuel M. Sonnctt Mr. & Mrs. Gcotgc W. Sowcrby Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Steward Mrs. Ann B. Stine Mr. Edward M. Stine, Jr. Mr. <Sz Mrs. Alfred E Stortz, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Alphonsus Suravicz Dr. & Mrs. Gcotgc W. Taggart The Tcnneriello Family Mrs. Jeanette A. Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tondrick Mr. & Mrs. John Toole Mrs. Alice Tow nend Ms. Dorothy Tribus Mr. & Mrs. Anothy Trona Ms. Rose S. Tucker Mr. Terry Turissini Mr. T. Stephen Turnbull Mr. & Mrs. G. Henry’ Turrell Mrs. Mary Jane Ulitchney Mr. & Mrs. Norman G. Vittori Mr. Daniel P Voitek Mr. Russell T. Wall. Jr. Dr. Thomas Walski Ms. Elizabeth S. Walter Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Wartella, Jr. Ms. Mary- E Watkins Ms. Florence Weber Mr. & Mrs. Steven J. Weingarten Dr. Mrs. Daniel E WcLsbctgcr Ms. Barbara Weller Mrs. Helen Wcstcnhcffcr Mr. <Sr Mrs. Lewis W. Wetzel Mr. & Mrs. Francis R. Whitehouse, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Williams Mr. Gary'T. Womelsdorf Mr. (Sr Mrs. Charles Wright Mr. Gerald J. Yankow Ms. Kathy Rose Young Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zeszotarski Mr. John P Zikoski Mrs. Julc Znaniecki Mr. Charles Zola Giving by Class Class of 1943 Contributors The Eugene Farley Club Ralph G. Beane Miriam Levinson Brand Jean Lampert Lewis Albert N. Miller Edward J. Novak Class of 1935 Contributors Betty Woolcock De Witt Mary Hutchko Flanagan Pearl Kaufman John C. Keeney Trcveryan Williams Speicher TheJohn Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Charles N. Bums. Sr. Contributors Betty Davidson Braun Marion Manin Frantz Milton Goldstein Class of 1940 Farley Associates Irene Kessler Watkins The Eugene Farley Club TheJohn Wilkes Club Class of 1944 Gold Circle Robert H. Melson John Wilkes Associates The John George Bierly Farley Associates The Eugene Farley Club Wilkes Club President's Circle Louise S. Hazelline George W. Anthony Contributors Luther D. zlmold Thomas J. Mayock. Jr. Farley Associates John Wilkes Associates Henry C. Johnson Ruth Punshon Jones Irene Koniecko Mechak Class of 1937 Contributors James B. Aikman Eleanor Parry Held The John Wilkes Club Class of 1941 John Wilkes Associates Rose Gorgoid Licbman* The Eugene Farley- Club Gold Circle Donald P McHugh The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Alfred Groh Farley Associates Kenneth Krcssler Irene Saudunas Santarelli The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Loretta Farris George Papadoplos Janet Post Phillips Contributors Beatrice OOenndl Barrett Walter R_ Coats Mzrv Vrker Lytle Ruth Tschler Mxlkcr Class of 1947 The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Newton N. Goldberg George J. Kuzmak. Sr. Waller E. Margie Nathaniel W. Trcmbath Contributors Harris R. Boyce Gloria Paczkowski Kabusk Margaret Holloway Manchester Helen Krufka Matalonis Jean Franklin Newman Dolores Seitchak Price Joseph V Pringle Jeanne Kleinkauf Roan Beverly Broadt Smith TheJohn Wilkes Club John WTkes Asscast=s George E Frv. Jz Joseph) Srritz The Eugene Farley Associates Marjorie Honeywell Cummins Ralph J. Johnston Contributors Contributors Thomas E Brislin David L Friedman Carolyn Jane Nagro Lowum DonidEYMBnms The Eugene Farley Club Jean Stock lha Helen SupSeion Schmitt Mary Hencss Ward Joseph V. Gallagher Leon E Rokosz Class of 193 The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Farley Associates Blue Circle Kathrinc R Freund Stcfana Hoyniak Shoemaker Thomas W. Melson Contributors Harin Stemiuk Zubritzky Farley Associates Joseph B. Farrell Robert S. Rovinski Joseph G. Sweeney Class of 1939 The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Genevieve Brennan Davis Helen Coals Graham Robert M. Kerr The Eugene Farley Cub Contributors Rita Scitcbek Dicker Millon Edelman Bernard J. Fladd Elizabeth Womelsdorf Mitchell Sallyanne Frank Roscnn Charlotte Waters Row land Contributors Florence Jones Bower Louise Saba Carol Harvey Trachtenberg TheJohn Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Gloria Farkas Ficn erker Farley Associates Jane Walksman Roth Fade*, S-CTCEZ C. TVihasaaa .dm Chqvas cz* -*’S iBnmsacri ’ ..: Awiki H Nabhhs ShirkA Phi.i.ps Pass?-. Fagc.ic 1. Shawn Ch Thomas M. 7cm' William M Topks Sheldon G. Turicv Contributors Frances Wdki Abnhat Chester A Andrvsick Anthony J.Bartolctti Miriam Golighdy Rnmunn Claire Fischer Bcissmgcr Margaret Hughes Coats Richard H. Conklin Albert J. Dotmcllv John J. Fetch Oscj Gallctta Vtikes ZCCZ Z.-_-__ . 13 �Giving by Class Giving by Class I' L Joan Wylie Maczuga Clement L Majchcr Seymour Mark Reese E. Pelton Frederick D. Varker The John Wilkes Club Mux. • f marks of excellence PAUL A. O'HOP H-ALL DEDICATION “riends and co'ieagues of Paul A. CXHop gath­ ered at a June 26 reception to honor him with the dedication of a University building at 263 South River Street The former vice president of Business Affairs and Auxiliary Enterprises retired on December 31, 2001 after 16 years of service to Wilkes. During his administrative tenure, more than 20 campus buildings were purchased, constructed or renovated. With the development of the Fenner Quadrangle, Paul's vision of creating a traditional college campus setting was achieved. Pictured above are Paul and his wife Florentine. The following donors contributed to the fund to name the O'Hop Hall: Ronald & Rhea Simms, Black Horse Foundation, Inc. Richard and Sandra Bunn Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Breiseth Cornerstone Advisors Jerome and Dorothy Goldstein Frank and Dottie Henry Frank and Jean Hughes Allan p Kirby; Jri Jerome IWartowski Jrstiff Max Metz arid Asscdares, l!M JWiwffi Miilter Sehwisridi iWtertisw Trustee Associates Jean Reiter Hughes Chvton J. Karambelas John Wilkes Associates Harry L Fien erker Edwin M. Kosik Ravmond Mechak The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Austin C. Bisbing. Jr. George E Brodbeck Louis T. Groshel Farley Associates Shirley Rees Fleet Thomas M. Gill James M. Hofford Donald 1_ Honeywell Jerome N. Mintzer Michael Mokris ArthurJ. Rice, Jr. Clemence A. Scott Leonard J. Shetline Joseph Sooby, Jr. Albert J. Stratton Leonard J. Swicklik Contributors Robert AnthonyEdward E Corcoran Paul E De Witt Naomi Hons Haag James E. Hayden Ralph E Hodgson Delphine Woynoski Kramer James Morrash Margaret Woolcock Porter Edmund A. Sajeski Francis J. Shinaly Raymond B. Williams T^J'a-d.’ ,r The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Don C. Follmcr Frank Paduck Clyde 11. Ritter Daniel Sherman Blue Circle Robert S. Gtpin Edward H. Lidz Priscilla Sweeney Smith Farley Associates Michael E Connors Jean Ditoro Erickson Barbara Medland Farley Luther R. Jones Walter E. Mokychic Virginia Meissner Nelson Charles M. O'Shea, Jr. Samuel L. Owens Lawrence B. Pelesh June Williams Turley Henry H. Ward Contributors Edna Sabol Andrews William H. Bergstrasser Julius Brand Augustus C. Busby Dolores Passeri DiMaggio Geoige R. Evans Mary Porter Evans Bernice Period Fierman Armin J. Gill Lester S. Gross. Jr. Walter E Haczewski Margaret Ashman Hodgson Thomas J. Jordan Donald E. Kemmerer Raymond S. Kinback Francis B. Krzywicki Mario E. Lizzi Benjamin Maczuga Victor Minctola Elva Fuller Parker Angelo P Pascucci Francis Pinkowski John J. Rostock, Sr. John R. Semmcr Gv/enn Clifford Smith Marvin Smith Evan R. Sorbcr Allan Sfrassman Founder's Circle Nicholas A. Heineman President's Circle Harry R. Hiscox The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Robert W. Hall Blue Circle Joseph G. Bendoraitis M. Thomas Robbins James D. Trumbower Farley Associates Raymond H. Ales Patricia Boyd Brady Helene Donn Evans William L Evans Joseph I. Gerko John Gresh Fred D. Hoffman Charles E Jackson Joan Likewise Keller Donald C. Kivler Raymond C. Kresge Thomas S. Lasky D. Joseph Pelmoter Thomas D. Stine Ricliard Todd Jeanne Claypool Van Newenhizen Vester V Vercocjr. Rolland Viti Contributors Leonard S. Anthony Manin Bransdorf Delbert J. Craglc Norman E. Cromack Carl H. DeWitt George R Holleman, Jr. William Holak Harold J. Hymen Patricia Thomas Jacobs Arthur A. Johnson Stanley J. Kicszck Charles R. Knapp Francis E. Sajcski William C. Siglin & . ?-p cyp 7/npr. Club 7/dbanj / lJ‘ I Gold Circle Carol Rcynar Hall Blue Circle J. Louis Bush Waller E. Elston Farley Associates Albert T. Cole Paul J. Delmore Joseph A. Fattorini. Jr. Donald R. LawRobert McFadden Robert D. Morris Adeline Elvis Stein Carroll Stein Jean Nordstrom Sutherland John A. Wolikeil Contributors Robert L Benson John D. Bma Loma Coughlin Dane Daniel S. Dzury Joseph L Reynolds, III James G. Richardson Gerald J. Russin Chia-ln Wang Rutkowski Norma Carey Vale Edward Wallison Class of 1953 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle May Way Vanden Broeck Farley Associates Constance Smith Andrews Elizabeth Badman Campbell William E. Caruth Michael Herman. Jr. Joseph]. Kropiewnicki Sandor Vclen Paul B. IW15 7 III Jgh*> ‘•A-Vr;- The Eugene Farley Club Contributors Tin John Wii ki s Ci uu Ihletee Associates NrtlkV ItahlOII t uvean /• John Wilkes Associates Lee Ann Jakes Johnson Helen Bitler Ralston Gerald Smith I ouiuki r Citv.k William I I’mplmd, I a\ Jaffc bi a; I 3wm I. Nhten \ ••• I G'UaM I Al ( tarikN \ Mun •' - •' ••. - • Dolores Roth Karassik Robert H. Ladd James J. Larkin Alan G. Levin Isabel Ecker Moore Thomas E O'Boyle Robert J. Onufer Lucille Reese Pierce Frank M. Radaszewski Dorothy Hamaker Roden Myra Komzweig Snruhan Stephen G Thomas David B. Whitney Elsie Giuliani ’feashes^ Carol J ones Ymmg TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Richard L Eunn John VZilkes Assodatss David L_ Hoek Beryl Evars The mas The Eugene Farley Clue JH z LeoR-Kxx Fsriey Ass The John Wilkes Clue Trustee Associates Edward Grogan Sylvia Strauss Savitz John Wilkes Associates Alexander D. Shaw; III The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle William R. Glace Farley Associates Lewis B. Giuliani Thelma Williams Hagen Hillard A. Kemp Elaine Bogan LawCharles T. Reice Rodion J. Russin Albert J. Wallace Contributors Thomas R. Adams Anita Gordon Allen Harrison Cook Daniel Dennis George J. Elias David R. Gchman Barry J. Iscovitz Carl Karassik Katherine Goeizman Peckham Howard A. Shaver Alvina Urlvmus Sheppard lune E Stevens John S. \-ale Peter Wv.-.n I ier,,v». Pe.-l,na Yo<i ,ig ?:ek-.i Brew?. 'Av?, jzmes W Dull Hmvard E Ezzzs. E A. Edwzrd Graazword Moms L Hollander Arthur E Irndorf Dorothy E Isrvzn Mary Kazak Moisavage Albert P Nicholas" Russell R. Picton. Jr. David Rosser Contributors Donald S. Hems Arthur R. Boole Walter A. Chapko Harry W. Ennis Roland E Featherman Joan Perash Fitzgerald Joshua J. Kaufman John J. KearneyLeona Goldberg Mzrkiewiiz Albert E Orzechowski John S. Prater Robert S. Rvdzeuski Louis E Sleek Howard E Updykc Dominic C. Varisoo William W’. Watp Edward E Yarasheski The Eugene Fari ey Cut •5old Circle ' x • Slo >. i > f-A;. 15 �Giving by Class Giving by Class Founder's Circle Lawrence E. Cohen Frank R Cusccla* President's Circle Leslie E Weiner John Wilkes Associates Jesse H. Chopcr The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Bettijane Long Eiscnprcis Blue Circle Gloria Dran Elston Melvin E McNew Nancy Morris Phcihcan Farley Associates Charles R. .Abate Larry D. Amdur .- B .T v.„—. Reland R. Lccrzzd RrbrtWMrG-zmr. ihzzzs Yccger MJer GdR-Etisk: Howad B. W±bb. Jl Contributors EariRBahl Rose Mary CaseEa BeHomo ZZZi :-zr. zeni'riZ Hmr. ■ 3-ue. Robert 5. Chase. Jr Gnen Jones Ennis Richard E Heltzel Beieh’ FaSdnimg Hildebrand Donald W Jsikss Frances Hopkins Jordan Anne Faust Kaumnan Frederic?: J. Kruhk .'•lane Zano’.-.im Kruska Jean Schraeder Huchinskas ThomasJ. Laze Fran?: J. .Meneguzzo John J. Witinski Man-in L. ZiitcofT Class of 1958 TheJohn Wilkes Club Founder's Circle Robert A. Mugford Ronald D. Tremaine President's Circle Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox John Wilkes Associates Juanita Patience Moss Bruce S. Warshal The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle David E. Vann James Ward Marilyn Davis Ward William 1. Williams The John Wilkes Club Blue Circle George GinadoPeter R- Pisaneschi WiHizm J. Powell Josef NL Reese Contributors Anthony M. Bianco Susan Shoff Bianco Van. Maney Borgersen P/jfoert T. Burka ’ ' • / Class of 1360 Frederick J. Hills Lynne Herskovitz Warshal The John Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates The Eugene Farley Club Emilie Roat Gino Gordon E. Roberts Bernard R. Shupp Owen Freeman Elisabeth Schwartz King Paul A. Schecter Farley Associates Paul R. Abrams Richard Aston William Bcrgstrasscr, Jr. Paul J. Earl Martha James Flanigan Charles J. Gareis Jane Norton Granitzki Arnold M. Hoeflich Carl E Juris John P Karolchyk John Q. Mask, III Edward McCafferty Robert C. Morgan George S. Morris Chester J. Nocck Robert J. Pilei 'Thomas E. Reese John Shoemaker Charles A, Surber Arlene p fanalskl P//>- ’4 V/ein'.fejn F/dx'rt I '/ohavunif. Cofrtributrirs A/ Donald E. Devans Edward J. Draminski Robert A. Florio Jerome R. Gutterman A. Jennie Hill Albert P Kuchinskas Jean Campbell McCreery Joan Grish McSwcyn Patricia Yost Pisaneschi Larry G. Pugh Margaret Jones Roberts Mary' Anchcl Sabel John S. Salva George IL Schall Robert J. Sestak Edward G. Sherbert Gustave E. Sundberg Marianne Levenoskie Van Blarcom David K. Wagner Robert W. Walters Ann Dixon Young John Wilkes Associates Blue Circle Farley Associates Carolyn Goeringer Basler William J. Donovan Mem Jones Earl Edmund J. Koiula Gerald Minium Albert E Mlynarski Thomas I. Myers Vera Wroble Pitel Robert Scally Melinda Passarelli Sokol Robert A. Sokol Pvobert C. Sutherland Paul J. Tracy Robert C. Zajkowski - Edward J. Heltzel Thomas E. Jenkins Carl 11 Karmilowicz Joseph C. Macaravagc Kelly J. Mather Clarence Michael Roseman- Gutkoski Moran Theresa Mazzarclla Morrow Virginia Leonard! Novak Joseph W. Oliver John W. Pieplow Joseph S. Pipan Man- Craig Pugh William D. Savitsky Jacqueline Oliver Stevens Arthur Tambur David H. Weber Richard E. Wozniak Jacqueline M. Young I'.'/z ii I Ue/h The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Louis D. Davis, Jr. Helene Plesncr Freeman Thomas P Korshalla Joseph N. Molski John T. Mulhall Andrew E. Rushin Martin E Tansy Farley Associates Kay Lytle Ainlcy Beverly Nagle Bamick Thomas Bamick George Gacha Walter Glogowski Walter J. Gizymski Allyn C. Jones Patricia A. Krull t hat les |, Ktbvhlw. 11 Pan iiia \ I evandoski |ohn D. Phillips Anthony I \mkus Robci I W \civspv Rave Ihomas Wilcm.in Rli haul R Wileman I awu iuc I’ William*. Contributors Lynne Boyle Austin Ronald E Balonis Joan Llewellyn Buckman Earle V. Charles, Jr. Barbara Bachman Edw ards Frank I. Edwards Margaret J. Franklin Ralph P Hendershot Virginia Lyons Hoesl Thomas W. HurleyJean Sabatino Ide Marilyn Warburton Lutter John E Marriott, Sr. Frank L Mazzeo Judith Weiss Moskow George W. Murdock Donald MurrayCaroline C. O'Rourke Peter W. Perog Beverlyann Butler Phillips Ronald G. Phillips Helen Schainuck Rubin Donald J. Sabatino Andrew R. Sabol Christine Winslow Scafidi Judith Ruggere Schall Patricia Fushek Skibbs Robert V. Stevens C. Eugene Stickler Kenneth A. Thomas R. Dale Wagner Frederick J. Williams William J. WoU Ravmond G. Yanchus TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates John E Wozniak* Patricia Boyle Hcaman Gale Hughes James Maurice James Farley Associates Marie Honcharik Basta Leonard M. Gonchar Edward N. Kemps Carl J. Meyers Emil J. Petrasek Patricia Capers Petrasek Frank M. Scutch Judith Warnick Contributors Philip J. Amico Louis R Bierly Anne Mullahy Blewiu Norma Wentz Bregen Louise Hischak Clark Ruth Shales Cook Robert I_ Dickerson Joseph M. Dnazdowski WalterJ. Folek Thomas R. Gmnibs Mark L Halrenr. Sally Zirnka Higgins Nancy cvrbsTz Hcmz Stephen I_ Klein Margaret Church:?. Kuzher Gregory J. Lester Sandra Ungar LevyRobert A. Marun Marie Suwalski Nagle Man- Andrejko Ncvitskv Robert G. Ontko Harn’S. Owens Man’ Bender Pinkowski John R_ Rokita Patricia Law less Ryan Bcvcriv Major Schwartz Jule Znaniecki Wncrowski Farley Associates Murray Da\is Janet Simpson Dingman Robert L Evans. Sr. Elizabeth Tubridy Fairchild Judith Butchko Gallagher W arren R Greenberg Ann Znaniecki Grzymski Joel P Harrison Mary Foley Hopkins John A. Hosage Albert Kishel Jerome G. Lawrence Judith Waaleski Lawrence Nancy Martin Lynn Joanne Pisaneschi Olejnick John E. Pokladowski Joseph Shambe Vincent j. Smith Marilyn Kziz-—nibs Scvder' Rm.ul A. W etzz! Contributors •Meer. ’ .zurhri_ z ZZZ -~ President's Circle William E Raub John Wilkes Associates William J. Davis Fred R. Dcmech.Jr. Jav R Keller Harold ]. Rom\ Jr. TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Ruth Boeivm Vc.beogc: John Wilkes Associates • . \ " ' x TllV El GVNl Faruy ClUB Gold Circle l hiwlephct ll I i\<:. Allvit R ''.valka \\ Blue Circle lauuv Ikviv-tm Mutkx Ihvume't IVaix lMvth\ I loiv. iV; ;> ? V> X x „ . �Giving by Class Gimm: ns Class John wakes Associates Man- Rcj-ih-. AWuuscr . . :k The Ei gene Farley Cub Blue Circle Erwin E Gucsg .Adolf L Host BnmiJ O Cramdl Robert .A Ruggiero Alan C. Krieger Man Kay Barrett Rotcrt The Eugene Earley Club Gold Circle Robert T. Bond Richard O. Bums Gilbert .A Grcgoty John E Wills Blue Circle Parley Associates IbeodxE R. Begun £Turks u • z.'hns Leo R. Guistcin Daniel J. Lyons Lee C Wasdewski Farley Associates ?■. hia Schrader Adler Doughs R. Benmngion y-nr Edwards Bonomo v» iZuuo D. Carver AnhnrG. Cohieuth-jr. D -ugherr. ChraonG.Hess Jt'scsh ? ir_zzd; DE-.-_d D. M-c'-c Barbara Gallagher Stella John Tcnsa. Jr. Bonnie Lewis Turchin Joseph D Yeager Barbara Ann Auseavagc TheJohn Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Catherine De Angelis The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Donald L Davis Ronald D. Kosnula William R. Mainwaring Blue Circle Man Field Grohowski Ronald P Grohowski Limes B. Jenkins Leslie Tobias Jenkins G. Joseph Rogers Donald W L'ngcmah E. Wiliiam Vandemurg si_ ■. ...•........e e “hariznz .zihach Yanzhd. asrzL 2~. rm :hs -___ nds r-.: Ffrarirr Staffer Fipnrair..rma:: : •. zr.ziliri lire “urzd :riXE ~ “•"zoranirL r. j;tx s Sx.’-r-airis j.the L GcmES i.tzz -Tie riudcnn Jinan .‘Izuz utker Uteiuzn saiamcn FLdiad 3. mupfcowdu £iraru £ 'uumi Jm zrjiair Gealdine .1. .arantini Joseph Aemkit GeradJ. Zezza. Jr Th? John A ’i r. s Ch b John Wilkes Associates Rachad Phillips Dziak The John Wilkes Club Founder's Circle Stephen A. Van D\ck John Wilkes Associates E Charles Petrillo The Eugene Farley Cll b Gold Circle zrerii Mvor-. -. — HoEemhuler Joyce Turner Mais .iachevj Himiin Carci Meyers Hockenbury Lzcnarri J, Keemer Joseph E. Luiiavnch A endeiin Dcmboski Moberg ’.'.jJiam J. Mulford Lorraine Rowland Murdock rheila Rosen Nachlis Stanltr.- Orlowski Lrsbe Stone Peltan Joan Pitner.- Peters • .Tginia / rimgeour Ravin ;cki Burton Sabol Gail Roberts' hemo Rk.'uifd it-’ino Barbara I 'vilornon ztEssei £ "iritzire i laziaz uriiii “"iii ?Ji2i 'zzniisEiz FuaiEan Ariiiiai fiatze Reese Edward E Rdiise James Reid Edtar.ic Travis-Bey. Jr. Contributors Alfcnse S. Bayo David M. Closiennan Doris Evans Closiennan Marie Shutlock Dnnko Joseph M. Durako Dale H. Edwards Anthony R. Esser Peter P Ganelinann Rita Dougherty Groves R. lawrence Gubamch Jane Charlton I iuey Iris Orcnstein Hyman /Allred W. Johnson Beverly J loch Kelchner Carolynn Yonkin F idler Clement A. Gaynor, Jr, Dwight F Giles, Sr. Mark L. I lamdi Robert C. 1 larding Cliarles J. Huey Georgia Bershce Jenkins Suzanne Bcllonc Kopko Stuart P Kranson Margaret Gee Kraynanski Lois Lowry Kretsch W. David Funnouth, II Scott R. Login Mildred Gross Maier Monica Musial Ostrov. Donald A. Pahls Millicent Knierim Platzcr Joseph Donna Pudlosky Porzucek Patricia Warn pole Ray Manila Houtz Redding Peter Stchur. Jr. Jane Jancik Stevens Timothy Swanson, Sr. JoAnn Margolis Traub Ellen Cheigosky Verhar.j ritz Richard E Veriianovitz Margaret Havard Vogelsen Phyllis Kravitz Warren Frederick E. Weber Paul D. Wcseley Allan D. Wickstein Marian Za'.edor. > > Kiak J'-harma Karlo McMur.r. Alar. H. Meiberger Gerald E. Missal Joseph J Sahaur.i Ehzabeth Scholl F rank J Smith David A IK en H John J fjiG.^ rfppe Richard H. ■.'_’g.r._i ?..me.Grar>. Jzhrz MsRoy WaherNKBSi Pe^rS Heet.-;. FcraZ rccruzz G. P-srxzi rater End bxrxTT-. VQiric R. Behek : Jeamt Martin Drx z.e David R. Dugin W. Marshall Bans Linda Fusaro Kahler John R Karpiak E. William Kaylor, Jr. Eugene A. Macur Ruth Partilia Narcum C. Robert Omer, II Jane Klein Paradise Carl E Polrtaszek Susan Evans Pons Karen Moran Schmitt William Schneider James J. Vidimus Andrea Gallel I under Contributors Sandra Woolf Bauman John S, Cavallini Barbara Lewis Dipalo Esther Schwartz I)ofkin Blue Circle Richard C. Roshong Maureen Savage Szi-h Farley Associates ludilh Adams Volpe Marvin D. Adler Joseph M Adoniiak Paul I’.witz '' UZZ 1'. .TTU'J'.- -•Vi~T^h- \\ . . Gold Circle Jerry Kucirka lames G. Marks. Jr. Gerard A. McHale. |r. Diane Wynne Shallemss Russell G. Shallcross Gerald I: Weber 1. z... t I." Emi / "Aanm Yxfen £ ' z..- Dcmna Dcz£_>V. W£xr Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Tin Eugeni Farf i y Club /. .Hum A_ 'finEhawar. .urturz "m- za E -j’SEEE The John John Wilkes Associates Mu h.ul A. Dzi.ik Arnhem P Suda -_ Shiazizn V. Lr-.Ttrjzz Eiue Circle Warer. Contr&utovs Contributors Ravraond P Ardsn Robert F ArmbnKz: Mark K Rvz’iun F-zazii ~ .iziii’-’-diiu. >. z : —i- .sLrtii '_LTIT "T ’lie Elttv z zxuiese: ■jiuc -. .Ttau Suzanne Slica Koerner Molly Boyle Krakhik Lois A. KuiLsh Madchit Lsjxisito Logan Horben N. Maier Ruth IL McDermott John A. Nork Marianne Hazinski Pietraccini Ruth Arlaskas Roinos Anna Minclli Salerno John L Santini Judith Sisco Shotwell Edward J. Troyan Emily Weinberg Trunzo Kenneth E Turley Flora Anderson Weber Mary Lou Butkoski Zaleski Eugene 1 BontanU h'xj'h G Bnlhng<-,. E Anna Bank's Catdom Badxua Smuux v hamheria han Cook k tnxilo Reno P Pikwxht Donald L I redd Robert S Gardner I lin’ko Ito Karan Eugene L Kelleher Nellie Ruchlman Kochenash Helen Baron Kopec Evelyn Morenko Matekki Edwanl J. Matthews Barbara Libcraskv Nowicki Edwin A. Fashinski Charlotte Peterson John 1. Pilosi Daniel R. Price Dennis C Quiglex Darlene Moll Roth Michael P Sawczuk \ Soko ■- c Robert i sokole'ki ~_xr - Z* __ • .vzzau . ’uznarz ■--Z’TJL'r ■•-.i'-- " C.x.- ‘...•ui- A-ir -r . ’••• x ... ’ . ; ■ v . G c ■<; C *c=? ; ■ . ' • ' Bhie Crn£e Jovcv v ; ■ A .. R-x • < ' Lvr.r.-c V..C?n A Dan Murrax i s PaulB x-’ e:r. or. Farley Associates \ Rv.smTI F ii’er Paul D BroT < iX g �Giving Giving by Class Leslie Calamari Tinney Michael H. Tinney Anthony J. Turahctti Edward H. Williams Elaine Lulkoski Willis Marlin Wiss Samuel M. Wolfe, 111 Michael J. Worth Anne G. Zcndian Albert D. Roke Rozanne Sandri-Goldin William C. Sherbin Leonard E. Stropejr. Margery' Fishman Ufbeig Howard Weinberg Jeanne Martorelli Wideman Joseph Yozviak Robert L Zeglarski Class of 1969 Contributors The John Wilkes Club President's Circle John J. Chopack John Wilkes Associates Brian McGrath Paul A. Wonder The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Philip E. Howe William E Ryan Jr. Cynthia Wisniewski Weber Blue Circle Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 20 Stephen G. Farrar Michael J. Glancey Sigrid Behnke Papademetriou David Ralston Cynthia West Reed James S. Reed Carol A. Skalski Sharon G. Telban Bernard J. Vinovrski Farley Associates StuartJ. Bass Barbara N. Bellucci Edward E Burke Patrick J. Burke Robert M. Bumat John H. Buller Christopher A. Colovos Nathan G. Fink Ronald J. Gabriel Dennis R Galli Brian Harris George C. Harrison Dori S. Jaffe James J. Johns Bryn E. Kehrli Thomas E Kelly Joseph G. Kopec Charles A. Kosteva Patrice Walsh Lyons Ann Alumbaugh McElyca Nancy' Hawk Merryman John J. Moyer George G. Pawlush "Deceased Jeannette Spott Barnes Earl E. Bitely Bruce O. Brugel James M. Calderone Sylvia Scalise Ciocci Carol Sladin Clothier Lawrence B. Collins R. Bruce Comstock Gillian Lindley Curtis Henry’ M. Donali Lillian Geida Dzwilefsky W Terry' Ervvine Thomas E. Evans Florence Napoli Ferraro Thomas R. Fox David J. Grandcolas John T. Hanner Stewart J. Harry’ Nicole LePochat Hartman Robert J. Holliday Sharon Going Holliday Anthony J. Honko Will Hooper Kay L. Huber Marilynn Froelich Hummer Elwood D. Jones Thaddeus M. Kalmanowicz Robert S. Kopec Patricia Zawoiski Kozemchak Vladimir W. Lecko Joel Lubin Rayanond B. Luckenbach Richard B. Marsclles Sharon Evans McCormack Jean Peters McKeown Lawrence J. McKeownJr. Irving A. Mendelssohn Linda Piccotti Miller William R. Moran Rhoda A. Moses Louis M. Pecora Andrea L Petrasek David J. Piatt Robert W. Reynolds Carlyle Robinson Carl V Romanski Mel Rubin Patrick Salantri Lawrence P Savitsky' Muriel Baird Schempp Arthur K. Sipple Carl J. Siracuse Jean Prcsciulti Steelman Raymonde Montanie Stets Janet Lutz Thumau Robert C. Thumau Marjorie Shaffer Victor David C. Williams Rosemary' Haydock Williams Thomas P Williams, Jr. Carol Womelsdorf Thomas J. Zcnobi John M. Zikor Class of 1970 The John Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Carl L Cook Dan E Kopen J. David Lombardi Marion Boyle Petrillo Marvin L. Stein William R. Tarban The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Richard L. Bigelovvjr. Renee Mucci Klem Joyce Nahas Moses Janice A. Saunders Barbara Morrison Squcri John E. Squeri Blue Circle Demelrios Papademetriou Anne Aimetti Thomas Marcella Wroblewski Vinovrski Farley Associates Georgiana Cray Bart Anita Nowalis Bavitz James C. Belles Dave M. Bogusko Thomas J. Cardillo Carl Chametski Steven Chromey Lonnie A. Coombs Leigh Doane Donecker Elaine Mengel Drake Jay H. Goldstein Wayne P Hresko Barbara Gonzales Kendc John Marfiajr. Caleb McKenzie Joan Cole Melbeiger Barbara L Nanstiel Lee Paige Joseph A. Rasimas Melvin C. RogersJr. Janet Neiman Seeley Sandra Walters Shcruda David S. Silberman Gregory' Summers Philip J. Thorick Donna-Su Brown Zcglarski Contributors Carl J. Babushko Walter E. Boyson Mary Ann Kathleen Carrano Karen Kelly Chepolis Harry’ R. Cooper Anita Rein Coplan Marilyn Rabel Costanzo Dorothy’ E. Davis Bernard P Evanofski Ronald W. Faust Loma Tamoff Fredd Fred A. HarkinsJr. Susan Trcnkamp Hanner William C Johnson Adele Jancik Kaschenback Janet Sheldon King William R Klaips David W. Kutz Owen M. Lavery Joseph A. Lukesh Carol Densmore Marascio Andrew C. Matviak Marie Denessi Mihalos Cecilia Yannuzzi Miller Miriam Alexander Miller Ruth J. Nissley Brenda Godck Pacewicz Neil M. Seidel Evelyn RygvvaLski Snyder Kaye Harding Slcfanick Elva Costello Valentine Rosemary D’Elia Varonc David A. Wadas Richard Wetzel Nancy’ Frushon Wolfe Frances Jasiulevvicz Youngblood Virginia Hahn Zikor Class of 1971 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Howard R. Lander John Wilkes Associates Patricia Mazzeo Lombardi George J. Matz Elliot J. Stabler by Class The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Andrew J. Gubanichjr. Rachael Walison Lohman Blue Circle Nancy J. Brobst Bonnie S. Gellas Barbara Durkin Kirmse Barbara Roman Knezek George H. Knezek Jr. Ronald L. Pryor Farley Associates Terry’ A. Belles Beverly Peirce Berger Christine Hincken Bloom Thomas J. Brennan Leonard J. Brozena James L Butkiewicz Mary Ellen Fischer Butkiewicz Joseph J. Cordora Robert H. Davis Susan Staniorski Davis John R. Deem Eugene S Domzalski E William Evans John J. Flyrnn Daniel R. Gennett Joseph N. Ishley William J. Murphy Barbara Ward Nixon Judith Poteslivo Ogin Richard E. Ogin Jean Gordon Otto William R. Schultz Della E Schulz Roger H. Stout Contributors Daniel 1_ Alters Frank Arva John C. Baranowski Mary' Nasielski Ballista Mary’ MacArthur Bennett Frank A. Berman James Boctigcr Patricia A. Brown Eugenia Ncse Buzzinski Manin M. Ccbula John P. Chcrundolo Richard D. Ciuferri Alfred B. Crake Ellen Arthur Davenport Lester J. Depumpojr. Emil E DiTullio Francinc Mackinder Douaihy Rita S. Du Brow Ronald E. Ganis Judith Rodda Gardner Cherylynn Petyak Gibson Diana R. Gillis Diane Savage Griffith Rayanond R Harrison Ronald JJacobs Alvin Justan Eileen Moniak Kackenmeisier Stephen E. Kaschenbach Robert R. Kem Carol Roke Klinetob Antonina Mollica Kulp Carol Hoffner Lavery’ William R. Lazor Mary' Kuney Lipka Diane Marich Macri Pauline Kmctz Makowski James B. Marascio Richard C. Mark Albert C. Martin Gerald R McAfee Karen Braun Middleton Deborah Miller Joseph E. Miller Susan Himelfarb Murphy' Margaret A. Occhipinti Carole Peeler Daniel T. Powell Dennis J. Puhalla David Reel William E. Reese Jay Reimel Marcia Blanco Rizzo Kenneth Roscncrance Lawrence M. Roskos Maxine Levine Rubin Judith Seeherman Wendy Rieder Simko Bruce D. Simon Elaine A. Slabinski Marianne Surplus Smith Gay Roberts Stahley Rita H. Stempin Robert J. Tarone Mary' Ellen Poinlek Tracy' Melinda Dawson Turnbull William Umbach Robert J. Vignoli Barbara Young Wagner Eugene H. WagnerJr. Robert R. Walp James C. Weaver Nancy' Charles Williams Lucretia Geiger Woolf George YankovichJr. Class of 1972 The John Wilkes Club President's Circle Alan E. Zellner John Wilkes Associates James Garofalo Gary H. Williams The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Sopon Dcwitya Barbara Kish Gubanich G. Garfield JonesJr. Blue Circle Anthony M. Cardinale Laura Barbera Cardinale Bruce E. Govcr Enid Sullum Tope Elizabeth Roche Ward Judithann Walsh Whclley Farley Associates Shirley’ Knautz Alters Helene Kuchinskas Dainowski Bruce M. Davis Sheila Dcnion George B. Gettingcr Catherine McCormick Gourley Dennis R. Gourley’ Charles J. Graziano Eric D. Hoover Harvey A. Jacobs Karl E. A. Knoecklein Barbara Repotski Lach Dixie Davis Mackall Michael M, Mariani Kathryn Ramsey Massey’ Frances Aiken Mitchell Mark H. Paikin Eugene G. Pappas Allen Pilikian Anne Gruscavage Sample Daniel R. Wallers Linda Bray Walters Theodore T. Yeager Contributors Mary’ Ann Smith Alick Robert M. Babskie Arlene Sucheski Baldwin Joanne Wascolonis Bamak Jean Miszczuk Barney Kathryn Bekanich Pamela Bolesta William D. Bordow Kristine Shilcoski Bowers Nancy’ Button Rosemary’ Castellino Calabrese Barbara Aulisio Catnoni Thomas R Casey Richard Chisarick Carol Manara Clark Guy J. Comparelta Sandra Holl Comparelta Thomas A. Costanzo Karen Bailey Cullen Alice Hadsall Davis Richard J. Davis Frank Dessoye Cindy J. Dorfman Jane A. Firesiinc Catherine Mullen Flick Carolyn Rome Flickinger Jill Yanoshak Gagiardi Karen Trevclhan Gilmore Kathleen Koterba Goobic James A. Gribb Clark J. Hamman Melissa Burdick Harmon Benjamin RJones Patricia Baranoski Jula Jacquelyn Van Tuyle Kelly Anthony V. Klcinhans Joseph W. Koveleski William J. Lukridge John G. Mandell Jr, Leonard Matysczak Marianne Kolojejchick Maly’sczak Louis A. Mazza Ann Barrette Minella Rosemary’ Baralta Novak Eileen Rex Payer Alfred L Pennesi Carlton E. Phillips Joan Skoranski Ralston Anne Marie Lalona Roberts Linda Samuel-Bickford Julie Levoy Sauder Barbara McNicholl Scarpino Shirley’ Guiles Shannon Brenda Jones Shone Richard L. Shonk Donna Ayers Snelson Brent S. Spiegel Lucinda Bryant Taterka David K. Thomas Joan Tyree Dennis M. Verzera Beverly Bomba Vespico Carol Dorish Wascura Richard A. Weinstein Patricia Phillips Wolfinger Stanley’J. Yunkunis Nancy Ziobro Yurek Class of 1973 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Jay S. Sidhu •Deceased Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 21 �Giving by Class Giving by Class President's Circle Charles P Baker Marino J. Santarelli John Wilkes Associates Thomas M. Swantkowski The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Nathan R. Eustis, Jr. Elizabeth Clements Gover Susan OlearczykJames Robert P Malle)' Edward M. Moyer Lloyd W. Ortman, Jr. Bruce E. Phair Wilkes University Z"?3 Annual Report of 22 Farley Associates Irene B. Blum Frcdric S. Brown Yvonne Gnatt Casey John Dubik Debra Zinn Fagans Michael J. Filipowski Carl J. Galletti Lindsay Farley Gettinger Stephen A. Keipcr Duncan W MacIntyre Ann Marie Macri David J. Milora Pamela Parkin Murphy Barbara Zembrzuski Pisano John R. Pisano David L Riner Felice Oxman Salsbutg Brenda Schmidt Silberman Thomas R. Steltzer Edward D. Weber Elliott Weinstock Sarah Han Welker-Schneider Contributors Joan Popick Achhammer Deborah Kovalchik Adamchak Nancy D. Adler William C. Alexander B. Ellie Amould-Tomb Donna Piston Aufiero Bernard Bamick Hope Pawlush Boback Theodore Boback James M. Bohnert Janet Mazur Boylan Edward J. Butkiewicz Patricia Hyzinski Chace Cynthia Littzi Chisarick Theresa Godlewski Clark David G. Demorat, Sr. Angela Alba Dessoye Joseph J. Dux, Jr. •Deceased Lyndell Sandt Eddy Josephine Schifano Finlayson Barbara Gush Gammailoni Joseph R Gammaitoni Connie Sheloski Henry Preston L Hess Dennis G. Hollod John G. Horvath Florence Mature Hozempa Carol Hussa Mat)' Bums Jansen Elaine Moyer Kollar Walter J. Kwiatkowski Evelyn Kovalchick Lewis Gregory K. MacCloskey John G. Margo Raymond W. McNulty Denise Goobic Meek Carolyn Julie Morse Linda Knauer Moyer Shirley Davis Newhart George Onyshczak Ann M. Orzek Margaret Maciun Perkins Mary Smith Peterson Jeffrey E Prendergast Suzann Young Prendergast Paula T. Quinn Michael W. Riebe Judith Casola Roeder John Savitsky John L Schilling, III Robert B. Schoenholtz Doris Eisen Shapiro Ethel Shannon Sherman George P Sillup Brenda Ricco Sumski Theodore J. Tramaloni Steplianie Pufko Umbach Linda Pugsley Ward Sandra Strumski Williams Martha Hall Yohe Judith A. Young Class of 1974 TheJohn Wilkes Club Presidents Circle Margaret A. Zellner John Wilkes Associates Gregor)’ F Hollis Eduardo Marban Donna Doncses Swantkowski The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Mar)' Ping-Yung Cheung Jackie Freeman Blue Circle Joseph M. Klocko W. Lee Miller Karen Kmietowicz Phair Farley Associates Richard E Curry Allan A. Fanucci Karen Kuzminski Fanucci Claire Youngblood Gcnnett Paul E. Hunter, Jr. Susan Downs Kehrli Michael G. Lee Richard H. Lopattojr. Christine Donahue Mayo James E McCool Michael J. O'Boyle Deborah Lutz Okonieski Elaine Para Pacheco William A. Saba Duane Sadvary Sulochana Gogatc Sherman Elaine Smith Traynor Angela T. Vauter J. Bruce Weinstock Class of 1975 TheJohn Wilkes Club President's Circle Andrew E. Baron John Wilkes Associates Contributors Shefle G. Abraham Stephen D. Adamchackjr. Linda Scatena Alfano Philip E. Auron Diane Seltzer Bloss Michael R. Breakstone John R. Calabro Gene A. Camoni Gifford R. Cappellini, ll Julia K. Chmielowski Donna Collin Ellen Fcucrman Cohen Philip D. Corso Joseph C. Damiano Richard B. Daniels Charles D. Denkcnbcrgcr Robert T. Dzugan Dwaine Ann Edwards Grace Rinaldi Forlcnza Michael G. Hischak Gail Charters Holloway Karen Cerep Jones Martin J. Kane Karen Dryzga Kelly Madelaine Fisher Kleiman James J. Lean’ Anita Pauley Leonard Ann Agnes Loftus Donald W. Ludovici Robert Lussi Sandra Januszewski Margavage John J. Mazzolla Bettie Ann Rogers Morgan Michael A. Niehoff Sharon Engels Olsommer Harr)' M. Pecuch Barbara Lucca Rizzitello Rosemary Petrillo Sama Marguerite A. Sauer Nadzia Liliaho Schilling Ronald A. Shuleski Robert R Singer Mark A. Skopek Frank J. Tencza Vincent Vespico, Jr. A. Ruth Rinehimcr Whalen Constance Cheplick Wotanis Robert D. Zetde I I Edwin E Hilinski Michael A. Paternoster Mark A. Van Loon The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle David L Davis Susan Tow Louis William R. Thomas Blue Circle Richard J. Clompus Bernard J. Ford Joan Zaleski Ford BrynleyJames, 111 Nelson G. Landmesscr Michael Lubeno Janet Markowitz Macik Joseph J. Mack Alan R. Miller Donald T. Mock Doralyn Howard Moody Thomas W. Pczzicara Gayle Kinback Pryor Sally Chupka Pucilowski Robert D. Salsbutg Deborah A. Schneider Joan Bonfanti Slunnon Diane Drost Shuleski Frederick C. Smith Douglas J. Solomon Barbara Katra Swiatek Nancy Rodda Topolcwski Anita Miller Williams Kathy Jaken Yamrus Class of 1976 TheJohn Wilkes Club President's Circle Richard J. Pape Farley Associates Raymond Bartosh Cynthia Lenahan Bradbury William R. Bradbury Mary O'Brien Callahan Carol Drahus-Wisloski Barbara Swandick Duda Brian M. Finn Edward P Gorski Brian K. Haecklcr Barbara A. Kapish David C. Kowalek Robert B. Milmoc Patrick J. Moran Clarence G. Ozgo Gar)' L Richwine Michael G. Stambaugh Phillip Straub Ann Rapoch Super Leslie Cook Weber Gloria Zoranski Contributors j Deborah Mahalick Corso Theodore B. Dennis. Jr. Robert E Dcrlunas Robert G. Edgerton, Jr. Karen Covert Finn Paula Pinter Gabriel Rebecca Ccrcsi Grasavage Raymond R Gustave Ann Lynn Carey Harding Michael Holtz Bethann Myers Hornick Robert S. Howes, Jr. Paul J. Hughes John Wilkes Associates William J. Goldsworthy, J r. James J. Morgan The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle David L. Davies, Jr. Michael G. Mcnichini Robyn Speak Walsh Blue Circle Deborah Lataro Cargo Farley Associates Paula Cipriano Bodnar John R. Brabant Robert D. Clements, Jr. Joseph Dellmore Gail MacIntyre Dohm Jacqueline Pickering Dzurek Deborah Gudoski Eastwood James M.Jiunta John J. Matusekjr. Gay Foster Meyers Kerry D’Angelo Miller Deborah Dinkel Nieman Harold W. Roberts Vilma Schifano-Milmoe Patricia A. Schillaci Roger T. Sorensen M. Susan Stephens Richard J. Sullivan William Urosevich Laura Davis Van Jura William G. Winter John B. Zimmerman Peter C. Zubritzky Contributors Donald J. Anticoli Joseph J. Aquilina Stephen M. Baloga.Jr. Frank E. Baran, Jr. Deborah Baller Boyson Thomas E Brennan, Jr. Susan Brimo-Cox William E Burke, Jr. Maryrose Bendik Burlington Daniel B. Cabot Anthony J. Cilibertojr. Karen Yates Cino Terr)' L Coombs Beverly Ann Margitish Croswell Andrea Mahally Danilack Linda Kern Dcssoye David L. Ellis Andrew J. Falkowski Susan V. Fielder Jane Lewis Ford Thomas D. Glosser Joseph G. Griffin Evelyn D. Hager Arlene Cellucci Herron Alan EJackier Dance Sabaleskyjanusziewicz Mark A. Kunkle Margaret Burgess Lenihan Joan Domarasky Luksa Paul J. Macik Joseph J. Marchetti Robert A. Mazzitelli Anthony L McHugh Mariella Barbara Minclli Eileen Mischianti Lois Baker Ostrowski Gar)'J. Paich Kathleen Visniski Praschak Joyce Hooley Regna Thomas Runicwicz Richard A. Rutkowski Richard Schwartz Jane E. Smith Donald R. Williams Bridgette Walsh Zielinski Class of 1977 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Mar)’ Belin Rhodes Founder's Circle Patrice Stone Martin John Wilkes Associates Paul S. Adams Kim Witherow Morgan Sandra Shepard Piccone The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Gina O’Brien Davies Blue Circle Joseph W. Sekusky Steven B. Standiford Thomas J. Ward Farley Associates Michael S. Anger Katherine Kaby Anselmi Richard A. Bellacosa David P. Cherundolo Arthur S. Daniels Ruth McKalips Diestelmeier Andrew B. Durako, Jr. Catherine Williams Ozgo Deborah A. Sears Patricia Reilly Urosevich John M. Zubris Contributors Edward R. Ackerman Kathleen Warakomski Benjamin Joan Chemnitius Best Raymond A. Best Brian E. Boston Donna Smith Dickinson Paul J. Domowitch Dane A. Drasher Harold S. Edmunds Manuel J. Evans Ronald G. Evans Mary Lenio Flood Lisa Rozett Friedman Judith Bienkowski Geary Kenneth A. Geary Neil A. Giacometti Sharon Clune Goff Susan M. Hansen Gene A. Heath Bridget James Hofman Nancy Mathers Holsbeiger Margaret Tomczak Interrante Carl E. Kaschenbach, III Michael J. Kassab Joanne Englot Kawczenski Deborah Kocher Koons Christine A. Koterba Patricia A. Kozick Rick D. Mahonski Claire Maziarczyk John J. Maziarz John J. Minclola •Deceased Wilkes University 20C3 Annual Resort of Gifts 23 �Giving by Class Giving by Class Sandra Horensky Molotsky Earl W. Monk Eric D. MurrayRichard D. Mutarclli Thomas Paliscak Thomas J. Park, III John G. Puchalsky Edward J. Pupa David M. Silver Inez S. Stefanko Terri Jackson Svvatko David W Thomas William J. Tironzelli Mary Kadlecik Williams Joseph A. Yedinak Maria Leandri Yonki Class of 1978 TheJohn Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Jean Reiter Adams David A. JolleyJudith Mills Mack w: :-s University 2003 Annud Report of Gifts 24 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle James J. Moran Diane M. Polachek Blue Circle Brigette McDonald Herrmann Terri Mackavage Kovalski Patricia McCarthy’ Last Thomas M. Martin Mary’ Kem Reynolds Gregory’ W Wild Farley Associates Nancy-J. Bogdan Karen Kennedy Campbell Dean W. Evans Michael M. Ferraro Diane Pechalonis Groves Brenda E. Kobilis Cynthia Glavve Mailloux Bam-J. Niziolek James G. O Karma Cynthia M. Patterson Deborah Pincofski Spring Margaret Cosgrove Tuckman Nancy E. Van Kuren David J. Yakaitis Contributors John W. Adonizio Samuel E Barbell Sally Lang Berman John E Bremser Joanne Pugliese Carpenter Karen Szymczak Carr Brigid Casey-Godfrey Paula Heffernan Daley' James M. Danko Joann Mykulyn Evans Donna Dunleavy Farrell Mark Finkelstein Gary E. Gardner Joel G. Gelb Mary’ Ellen Bonomo Gomes Denise Casern Hasneh Bryan R. Herron Richard K. Hofman Nicholas G. Holgash, Jr. Shari J. Huffman Carol Pashchuk Huggler Elaine Delevan Hunter Andrea Chuba Kealcy Steven R. Kinback Judidi Menapace Lipski John J. Mack Richard E. Martnick Joseph S. Mayhoff Jane A. Miller Darline Snyder Moyer Anita Mucciolo Margaret Schulz Mullin Paul M. Niedzvviecki David A. Palanzo Pamela Dale Piazza Gary’ E. Pohorely Harriet Smith Rabinowitz Stewart W. Rae, Ill Judith L Reishtein Rosemarie Rosati Roger W Schlindvvein James D. Siberski Linda Allmon Walden Robert L Wzelsh Class of 1979 TheJohn Wilkes Club President's Circle Jeffrey S. Giberson John Wilkes Associates Betsy Bell Condron Stephen B. Elko, Jr. John H. Ellis, IV The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Michael Barth Donald I. Burton, Jr. Nancy JaneJohnson Andrea Schneider Silk Blue Circle Gregory D. Borowski Preston Dyer Frederick W. Herrmann Rudolph A. Merritt Philip E. Ogrcn Annette Tabone Peck Farley Associates Steven L Bailey Andrew Coleman Frcdric M. Dccinti Anthony G. DeVmcentisJr. Robert E. Greenwood Alexander J. Grohol Donald E. Horrox Ann Timko Hughes Rosa Khalife-McCracken Carol Corbett Pawlush Geraldine Cravalta Samselski Nancy A. Valente-Payne Class of 1980 The John Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates James R Edwards Mary- Maffei Elko Edward J. While, III The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Gregory A. Black Marianne Marzen Black Blue Circle Joyc Ann Manin-Lamp Robcn W. Matzclle Jose A. Olivares Donald J. Patrick Thomas N. Ralston David M. Williams Contributors Renee Venarucci Benedetto Anita Dimarcontonio Bennett Tami A. Beraud Karen Lucchesi Bostrom Christine W'anich Bradvvay Kevin T. Brennan Michael J. Briel Robert M. Casterlin Lisa Condo Chilson Suzanne Materazzi Dubeck Sharon Zavvatski Ellis John M. Forte William D. Frye, Jr. Wilma Hurst Gardner Deborah Yedlock Glidden Mary- Zielinski Holgash Kenneth M. Hughes Joseph D. Kerestcs, Jr. Michael E. Kosik James J. Maloney John C. Manley Margaret Rentschler Manochi Donna Clarke Mattei Linda Mizenko Noto Lois Enama Pluskey Leonard J. Podrasky, Jr. Maureen Shay Prcndeigast Thomas N. Pufko Thomas P Sokola Mary Ann Motgan Slclma Fred J. Stoelzl Cheryl Moyer Thomas Kim Foltz Truckenmiller Lawrence P Vojtko Cheryl Berry' Washingtoi>n Karen Prigge Williains Farley Associates Carol A. Bosack Julie Kent Bremser Michael W. Chisdak Edward A. Cooney Stephen J. Croghan Roger J. Davis James L. Devaney Susan Theobald Eckmann Judith Scott Harris Barbara Shaffer Hugo Craig A. Jackson Janet Bechtel Johnson Joel R Kane William A. Kcba Michele Pugliese Kelly Bruno E. Kolodgie Diane Brodbeck Lowe David M. Maxim Andrew J. McGowan Rosemary McMahon Popson Gar>’J. Richard Rhonda A. Sanderson William A. Shaw Joseph S. Solomon Paul R. Torre Patricia L Warski Contributors Erich W. Abken David G. Arrigoni Julie Keiderling Bordo Edgar S. Brace, III Michael V Broda Joseph P Bumett Francis M. Cantafio Joseph A. Cipriani, Jr. Gregg H. Cook Kathryn Roman Davis Caro] Elkington Cynthia Eddy Evans Ronald J. Gronski Elizabeth Kane Hagen Robert E Irwin, III Mark S. Juslick Kenneth Lesniak Maria M. Miscavage John I. Moore LawrenceJ. Mullen Joanne Harding Murphy Frank G. Natilus Thomas B. Needham, Jr. Richard J. Nordheim Frank A. Pascucci Daniel Patronick Fred A. Pierantoni, 111 Donald R. Prescavage Teresa Burak Quinn Mark A. Rado Paul S. Rushefski Kenneth N. Sciamanna Jacqueline Wiendl Smith Susan M. Suchanic Patricia Demko Sweeney Theodore E Weron Shepard C. Willner Class of 1981 The John Wilkes Club President’s Circle William R. Miller The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Dana C. Shaffer Joan Jacobsen Shaffer John R. Silk Blue Circle Stephen S. Grillo Susan Malley Hrilzak Donn Nicholas Mary Kay Price Bifano R. Malcolm Bowes, Ill Joan Pinson Brenton Janet Vierbuchen Briel Norcen Sack Butginia Michele Skurla Casterlin Debra Prater Chapman Virginia Martin Crossin Louis P. Czachor Patricia Charney Davis Dawn Evans Faldowski Geraldine Knopic Fedorchak Susan Chandler Finn Beth Hadiavvay Glassford M. Nancy Guhit Robert J. Harper Harry C. Hicks. Jr. Paul C. Kanner Keith P Kolanda Kathy Kollar Link James S. Makowski Michael J. McGroarty Cheryl Connor McLaughlin Debra Alu Montini Joanne Cahill Neville Leslie J. Nicholas Maria Nilsen Pacchioni Douglas Phillips Judith Ronaldcr Rex Ronald E Scltaar, Sr. Beckie Jones Schaffer Man- Rebarchak Schott Donna Ferrelli Shandra Sandra Tomko Shields Richard Smith Sarah Farley Stapleton Karen Cocco Takacs Charlotte Wanamaker Marla Brodsky Wright Class of 1982 TheJohn Wilkes Club Trustee Associates Shelley Freeman Farley Associates Mary Jean McCarthy Clements Lisa R Gazdick John A. Hargreaves Gai}’ E. Michael Joan Rozanski Reed Edward S. Romanowski David M. Stesney Henry R. Steuben Rosemarie Hubner Swain John A. Timony, Jr. Contributors Raymond M. Albany Maria Bianco Daniel A. Bicrdziewski Dianne M. Kolesar Dennis R. Lehman Rudi McDermott Levy Jo Ann M. Mican Regina Morse Thomas S. Phillips Donna Newlin Rock Cadicrinc Durocher Shafer Anthon)- P. Vcglia Karen Steckcl Vernon Contributors Jody Johnson Abken Howard R. Baird, Jr. Brian D. Balliel Linda McCarthy DAmario Joseph E. Gaydos Matjorie Ann George Mar)'Jo Sagliocco Givens Kathleen Layaou Heltzel Beth Ann r\shton Herbert Carl A. Hurst Linda R. Kistler Martha Nag)’ Kovacs Rosanne Kramer Diane Polacheck O’Brien Michael G. Pawlush Valerie VanDyke Phillips Roberta M. Price John E Pullo Jane Ciprich Ryan Hanna A. Sadek Christine Lain Samo Carl E Schultheis, 111 Donna M. Smith Paul E. Smith Jeffrey S. Surovi Joyce Tarantowicz Brian C. Thomas Christopher J. Woolverton Class of 1983 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Alfredo E Daniele The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Gold Circle Amy Lens Villegas Kathalyn Manning Allen Blue Circle Keith J. Saunders Farley Associates Maureen Connolly Cambier Donna George Gavlick Jeffrey T. Gavlick Helen Gorgas Goulding Natalie Carlucci Gress Teresa A. Keenan Farley Associates Michael Bellrami Linda K. Blosc Robert A. Bruggevvorth Donald M. Burch Stacey Lipman Burch Stephen N. Cahoon Carol Louise Dean Gloria Kopec Groff Susan Lovcin Kelleher Edward J. McCallick James V Musto Gerald J. O’Hara Gloria Kovatch Phillips John J. Rainieri Contributors Christopher J. Baron Rosanne Pagano Beer Joan Thomas Brody Roy J. Brody David R. Carey Jennifer Ogurkis Carey Lydia Trojan Chase Joseph J. Chmiola Cynthia Banholomay Demetro Amy J. Elias Patricia Olhmer Faccas Diane Gombeda Fellin Jeffrey R. Garbor Sherry Hunter Grandinelle Rita Kryzneski Ives Eric L Johnson Elaine Kirchdoerfer-Kirk Debbie Powers Klaproth Linda Karlotski Krzyvvicki Marguerite Leblanc Lisa Striefsky Levine W. Karl Lindhorst, Jr. Gar)’ R Malia June M. McNiece Barbara Young Meigh James P Moran, Jr. Lisa Kruszka Owens Nancy’ Bowanko Park Mary’ Hyde Pfister James R. Reap Jessica Friedland Rosenberg Philip J. Santarelli Dale E. Scanlon Daniel C. Schilling James J. Sheard, Jr. Theresc M. Shemo Margaret O'Keefe Slusser Kimberly Coccodrilli Strickland Roya Fahmy Swartz Stephen C. Thomas. V Sandra Bartels Thomas Deborah Brcmmer Traugh Silas M. Victor Kimberly Bedford Wodaski Donald C. Wolftom Wilkes University -uni 2003 Annus Report of if Gifts 25 �Giving Giving by Class i M IVkcu I TheJohn Wilkes Club President's Circle William N. McCann John Wartella The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Diana Kushner Levandoski Gerald J. Levandoski. Jr. Barbara Rosick Moran Blue Circle Michael Cunningham Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 26 Farley Associates Paul W. Beyer Donna Garber Cosgrove Edward W. Czech Paul C Dietrich Charles M Ferguson Sharon Michener Gros Frank R. Hughes Janet Legault Kelly Kimberly A. Kresovich Mary Figlcr Marsh Michael J. Oates Tracy McElroy O'Hara Ruth Elaine Renna Katherine Potter Reynolds David J. ScopeHiri Albert P Yeiko Contributors Valerie Kotuia Alba Douglas Billig Michael A. Brady Lisa Kopczynskie Cericola Ann Marie Romanovitch Chikowsk Eugene Chikowski Kathleen Galli Chupka Alphonse T. D’Amario Ellen Proeller Dennis Joseph E Dylewski Jane Johnson Ferro Janies G. Flynn Erin Evans Franko Debra Bligh Gemhan Jeffrey S. Gemhan Daniel Glunk Francis S. Gmscavage ChristopherJ. Henry Catherine M. Lvnch Leo T. Morgan. Ill Andrea Hincken Mosca ——Larson Ostuni ~~ McKenna Pape SGh Page* Man |.uw kmuckx .V'\.I \ - V- ; Charmamc Connul. oiler The El gene Farley Club Gold Circle Ev.mgekxs < Dcmctriou David R Rudis Blue Circle John A. Oupcgo Susan Maier Davis Barbara Jarick Ecker Michael J. McKenna Smdra Bcynon Nicholas Farley Associates ThomasJ. Bahins Aincenl E Bartkus Dawn Lxkbzmer Bayles Dianne Chasha Lori Ann Cashour Deems David Frey Michael Koliga Michael J. Masada Jacqueline Brown ’vlasrrokyriakos Pad Mastrokyriakos JamesJ. Mulligan Kaileen Mrxmey Rainieri Christcp'her L Rexer Marianne Sricchitano Rexer Thomas J. Swirbel Stephen Urbanski Eugene D. Wachowski Kathleen Hyde Walsh Contributors Theresa Gruzenski Alba Denise Seiner Banolelli Michael D. Bernstein Leslie Turrell Bullock Nancy Pardy Cabot Carol Dempsey Evelyn J. Dopko Carmella Butera Fcreck James H. R. Gallagher Angela Holm Michael Homishak Kathleen Kennedy Jessen Kathryn Gryzie Johnson Michael J. Kasenchak Gail Lamoreux Kashulon Vincent J. Kashulon. Jr. John E Kelly Allison Placek Knick ' IVtvihv I'ricv I -i'"' I 1 Ko-hn I ucas (■oiil'l lybia Ann Mnlesl'l loH'ph Maniione 1 hnxli'iv A. Meadow* Alan McliiM-n Rolvil Nagle. Il lames M. i'I*'! susin Bailiei Rowngianl Miehcllc Uddie Schilling susin Slaw ieh Michael Slepian Michael I: Thornton lethvx I. Tolsich Stephen.I. Vidal Ann Marie Walker Sherri Carbino While Scon L Williams Joseph E. Ziobro Class of 1986 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Ross Cohen Blue Circle Russell Banta Frances Marko McKenna Jay C. Rubino Thomas J. Thomas, Jr. MatthewJ. Zukoski Farley Associates Elizabeth Gibson Boyer Kay Brown-Coskey Elizabeth Conez-Carosclla Paul A. Cummings Michael Deo Randa Fahmy Hudome Karen Galli Joseph R Krugcljr. Michael Mattise Maty Rauschmayer Eric E Reidinger David Reynolds Brian R. Schocnly Michael J. Uter Jeffery M. Wagner Michele James Wagner Contributors Carmen E Ambrosino Mary E. Bums James N. Capriotti Dennis R Clarke Laura Pollick Demkovitz Cheryl Zack Fischer Thorstcin K. Foss Dave E. Gallick William N. Gude Kevin P Guns Carol A. Hazelton Phillip W.Heflelfinger George llockcnbury Edward J. I ludson Robin Leinbach Kimple Kimberly Land-Servagno Richard D. Linkchorst John C. Long, Jr. Eleanor Hoover Madigan Donna Laffey Mantione Gary R. Melusen Beth Danzeiscn Morpeth Thomas J. Morpeth Lisa DeCinti Murphy Thomas J. Popko.Jr. Donna Rcbovich-Dudish Susan Cicilioni Rodway Amy McCluskey Sadvary James J. Schutawie Stacey Toslosky Schutawie Angela lyoob Stewart James J. Temprine Christine May Terry William J. Thede Carter W. Trcmayne David J. Warnick Christopher D. Way Karen Shcard White Thaddeus M. Zuzik Class of 19 The John Wilkes Club by Class Contributors Jayne L Abrams Linda Turowski Attardo Elizabeth Payne Bartram David Beaver Karen Camasso-Richardson Ellen Herman Campbell Lawrence A. Catanzaro Roy M. DeLay Cornelius Douris Helen Barrett Edgerton Michael R. Everett Cecilia A. Feichtel Chris W. Fellin Joan Smith Foster Holly Frey Ginnctti William C. Hankins John B. Hayward Karen Manin Irace Paul J. Isaac Kimberly Tokach Kellar Allan C. Knox Joseph M Kultys John T. Lokuta Catherine A. McCann Scott Michenfelder Thomas J. Mosca Daniel R. Nulton John R. Patterson, Jr. Agesino Primaticjr. Alex Rendina Jerald Scaringe Ellen Hess Shaffer Corrine L Szekeres Michael Voystock Founder's Circle Michael Rupp The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Mary Pierzga Piergallini Thomas Piergallini Blue Circle Alice C. Bulger John H. Bulger Karen Dragon Devine George Ritz Farley Associates Keturah E. Faust Edwina M. Floyd Betty Zablocky Harris John W. Harrison James R. Lothian Christopher R. Riley Marc E. Shapiro Sandra Williams Class of 1988 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Karen Natishan Lisa A. Tercha Laura Semendinger Bogcn Frank J. Brosso Roben Corradetti Patrick J. Delaney Rosemary Bottazzi Eibach Jeffrey E. Howey Lawrence M. Kopenis Kimberly' Archer Kovalchik Kimberly Millich Kwiatkowski Susan Marino Laurita Lisa Mirin Lokuta Deborah Marquart Liddick David D. Nachcr Joseph G Nalbonejr. William S. Pcightcl Dennis J. Procopio Marilyn C. Querci Rhonda Groff Reed Michelle A. Rick Craig Rome Michele Novobilski Rovinsky Debra Reisenweavcr Schweitzer Edward J. Sullivan Gary Taylor Carole .Armstrong Tellic Josephine Dait Thornton Kun A. Topfer Kelley Cota Tully Carl Vassia David G. Zahorsky Don Zelek Beth Ann Carswell Ziobro Class of 1989 TheJohn Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates John M. Kline Renee J. Mathur Blue Circle Kevin M. Gaffey Blue Circle Lisa Sigman Banta Joan Burke McDonald Farley Associates Lori Hetherington Czachor Robin Bateman Eline Barbara Eyct William Griffin, Jr. Peter Huber Mark Kneeream Richard J. Lizak Matthew T. Ryan Veronica Upvvood Richard Zytkovvicz Contributors Steven G. Bardsley Farley Associates Jeffrey Churba Anne Howell DeQuevedo Jeffrey B. Eline Kevin C. Flemming Roger A. Hatch Edward R. Havrilla Bruce C. Jones Lawrence E Joseph, Jr. Michael J. Kolessar B. Jean Millard Kosh Joel C. Kotch Marlene M. Marriggi Sean D. McKeown Samuel L. Perry James V Pyrah David A. Serino Robert D. Sitzler Carl J. Urbanski John J. Walsh Contributors Todd L Alleman Jocelyn Piccone Allgood Roben S. Bctger Roben L Bifano John B. Bowman Roben J. Boyle Stephen L Bruskoskc James J. Carroll Frank J. Castano Jerry’ A. Champi Eric M. Chase Mary' Theresa Connell Nancy Hricko Divers Lori Vagnarclli Drozdis William R. Evanina Sarah Fullam Feerick Pauline Wagner Fisher Joanne Hurst Frye Beth Myers Harris Karen Evans Kaufer Gerald J. Kelley Christopher C. Kohl Douglas G. Lane Helen L. Lombardo William E. Lynch Susan Stortz Moyer Edward A. Pane Michael R. Passetli Stephen Pfirman Louis R. Pors Eric J. Price Carol Henry' Raymond Robert R. Rees, Jr. Sharon Sholtis Schneider Jeffrey D. Seamans Raymond S. Szczucki Neil A. Temple Kelly Williams Trout Farley Associates Carl M. Chametski Edward J. Conway. Jr. Jeffrey J. Cooper James J. Ferris Fred G. Garm James T. Gorman Donald E. Hilbert Bryan Jankowski Kathleen Foley Scott Mary Serina Serino Mark W. Shedlock Joseph C. Smith Matthew' R Yanushefski Contributors Mary Hughes Akola Donna Brown Argenio Joseph E Argenio Lester R. Bahr Scott C. Barth Lisa M. Blcich Nancy' Bonczevvski Joseph L Cumbo Michael W. Fender Linda Straface Friend Catherine Alesi Gruver Bruce A. Huggler Theresa M. Ivan Barbara Jamelli-Sefchik Diane K. King Andrew J. Kovalchick Frances Matso Lysiak Neil P. Mullin Nancy' Fuhrmann Pereira Mark T. Siegel Mark A. Sommers Todd N. Wemer Joseph H. Williams, Jr. Mary Jo Wojtowicz Class of 1991 The Eugene Farley Club Class of 1990 Gold Circle TheJohn Wilkes Club Founder's Circle Jason D. Griggs Vaughn A. Shinkus The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Erica Simshauser Gaffey Francis J. Michelini John E Sheehan. HI Susan Adamchak Smith Gold Circle Wallace E Stettler Blue Circle Shirley Thomas Butler Wendy Holden Gavin Tracy' Gorycb Zarola Farley Associates Joan Dule Alles Alissa Klucitas Antosh Lisa Ann Balestrini James E Burke Anne Kilyanek Crew Michael N. DeQuevedo Wayne D. Evans •Deceased Wilkes University 2003 Annua iual Report of )f Gifts 27 �Giving by Class Giving by Class Sandra A. VanLuvcndcr Maigaret Davis Ferris Victoria M. Glod Matthew E Hanlon Charles D. Redding Contributors Michele M. Bannon Thomas B. Barlow. Ill Tammy A. Brady Anthony M. Cameron Joseph CoIarossi.Jr. Edward E Cywinski John K. Daley Judidi A. Ellis Christian J. Eurich James J. Florio Laurie Tappan Furfaro Brenda Miller Gaydos Kim McKeon Ginlhcr Dennis R Granahan Judy Filch Guinosso Patrick J. Guinosso Elizabeth J. Harris Carol Hiscox Gretchen M. Homza Margaret Kolessar Janosik David C. Kaszuba Andrew J. Kolojejchick Edward J. Kwak Wilkes University Mark E. Liscinski 2003 Annual Clifford A. Melbciger Report of Gifts Frederick A. Mihalow 28 Joseph R Moffitt Patricia Mooney Moran Arkey Morelli Kimberly E. Nole Richard A. Ostroski, Jr. Michelle Umbra Pearce Laura Rcidcr-Novakowsld Virginia M. Rodcchko Steven W Rothwell William E Shankweiler Amy Beth Schukis Sheehan Joanne Puglia Smith Susan Dalton St. Onge Cynthia Siaskavage Timko RobertJ. Watkins Joseph A. Wilk Thomas W; Youngblood Stuart L. Kirkwood Mamin J. Michaels Janice A. Raspen Holly A. Rozanski John E Smulownlz Contributors Karen Schiavo Ayers Michele Kondracki Balas Ralph Biehl Jeffery J. Binick John K. Brcckner Elaine Brockett Ka Kit Chan Lori Fuller Chance Karen Dock Cochran Michele Lyn Corbett Dale}’ Susan Merchant Denner Joanne Gabel Shelley L Herb Lori Bunchalk Herman Diana Whalley Kantor Maty L Lung Rosalie D. Mancino Cecelia R Mcrcuri Gary H. Meyers Nancy C. Michewicz Jayne S. Miller Jacqueline Mosher David S. Noyle Jeffrey Parados Aundre C. Pearce Kathleen Risley Raymond J. Rock David P Saxton Kathleen McGcaiy Umphrcd Class of 1993 The John Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Patricia Gryczka Blazejewski The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Benito A. TranguchJr. Blue Circle Contributors Frederick H. AddLsot>n Aaron D. Albert Diane Amari-Kolojejchick Nancy Neat}'Bainl Andrew J. Balbcrchak Clara Williams Barrho Todd M. Blasiak Bonnee L Breese Helen M. Carter Sandra Louise Crook Lisa M. D'Antuono-CoIombo Louis R Emanuel Holly Pilcavage Frederick Edward A. Generosc Doreen Jackson Gilbride Andrew Gulden Joyce Byczek Hazcltine Christine Hooper-Ostroski John J. Keeler Bruce G. Lambert Jason Langdon Maty C. Lorusso Lisa Madden McCabe Melissa Margis-Yohn Lori Kuhar Marshall Michelle Dickinson McNichols Colleen Studdets Miorcili Robin Farrell Moorhead Bonnie Howell Patackis Patricia A. Royer Rima Saad Christine M. Shimp Sylvia C. Simmons Wiliam J. Umphrcd, Jr. Class of 1994 The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Carolyn M. Burke Suzanne K. O’Boyle Paul J. Potera John M. Rozanski James A. Tricarico Lisa Wrubel Tricarico Huan Tu Gerald R. Winton Contributors The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Arden J. Keller. Jr. Farley Associates Shari Salshurg Agostino Paul J. Babinsky Linda Wiemusz Bohenek Wayne R. Henninger ’Deceased Farley Associates Brian J. Bohenek Frederick M. Evans Elizabeth A. Knizer Richard D. McHale Melanie O’Donnell Mickelson Joseph C. Moschclla Tainan Batory Moschella Michael J. Rymar Stacy Heck Smulowitz Corrine Barchik Jeffrey R Barone John J. Brda Jane Ostrowski Brennan James A. Bruck Derek W Buffington Janice K. Bullock James G. Delaney Steven S. Endres Alan J. Guitson Brian S. Kane Kevin P Kratzer Michael L Lefchak Eugene E. Majewski, Jr. Sharon Legg Nazarchuk Janeen Nieratko Tina M. Oechler-Dean Christopher Patackis Melissa Kolatis Pavlowski Tracy A. Piazza James M. Sepko Thomas J. Smith Denise Berbcrick Stewart Gregory G. Tumor Class of 1995 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Joseph C. Reilly Blue Circle Susan J. Malkemcs Farley Associates William A. Bumside Guy A. DuBoicc Joseph P McBride Elena Niculescu-Mihai Christie Meyers Potera Bryan \V. Shade Jeffrey B. Slank David Smicherko Linda R Sull Contributors Carl M. Achhammcr Carmen E Ambrosinojr. Lynda C. Ardan Lujean Baab Louise T. Baran JeffJ. Costello Cynthia L Craig Linda L Crayton Paul J. Cresho Linda A. Curry Robert J. Dean John P Dorsey Dennis E. Dudeck Kimberly A. Escaigc Susan Fried Michelle M. Furcon Barbara L Graaf Jennifer Ross Hauber Martha L. Helfers Dadd A. Hines Thomas Janniolowski Elizabeth A. Kcator Vaughn D. Kotcr John Lynch Charles B. Magich Gene T. Race Nicole Simmons Amy Mondulick Sullivan Judith Wicnckoski Timothy S. Williams Class of 1996 The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Karen Bednarczyk Cowan Farley Associates Eric J. Morinello Vani R Murthy Contributors Timothy P Ahrens Garth L. Allred Philip T. Barletta Orlando E. Bellomo Philip J. Calabro Kimberly B. CanJennifer Ryman Davis Mark J. Ezdcbski Jane J. Groves Stephen W. Hansen Kimberly W'oods Hawk Michael Kent Brian W. McCoy Maryellen McDonald Jennifer Gans Moisey Joseph M. Nauress Jason C. Parise Andita Parker-Lloyd Michael L Peterson James E. Savage John E. Schwcarjr. John R. Scntiwany Cynthia Ann Sopka Stephanie Moyer Tague James W Thomas Grant E Yoder Class of 199 The Eugene Farley Club Blue Circle Michael G. Noone William P Pastewail Farley Associates Jennifer Escaige-Depro John E Hitchcock Bradley R. Klotz Angelica M. Mascia Christina L.Poff Steven J. Rector Brian Redmond Frank J. Shuba Edward A. Warunek Contributors Louis E. Atkinson Lee Ann C. Azarewicz Jeanette Bcierle Bogdon Martha Holcna Biggs Miriam E. Coffey Mark T. Davies Mark J. Dcchman Brian Dunham Sandraj. Goodwin Heather Hahn-Crundcn Sean N. Higginson Asif M. Ilyas Patrick J. Keane Kathleen Finley Kent Gary J. Kostrobala Melissa L. Maluszkicwicz Anthony S. Mozzarella Rita T. Metcalf Lee C. Meyers Amy G. Michel Timothy E. Pierce Glenda J. Race David G. Reel Cynthia Chametski Sites Jason S. Sites James P Tolerico Michael J. Wasscl, Jr. AugustusJ. Wellings Class of 1998 The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Anne Straub Pelak Farley Associates Patricia Cannon I. Michael Fras Regina E. Tarone Judith Tobin Tclcchowski Contributors Anita S. Acri Michael T. Bcachem Karen Norton Biddle Heather Bonner Charles J. Copley Arnie M. D'Angelo Gina M. Drost James B. Fazio Karen L_ Guitson Shawn E. Havens Shari A. Trembulak Mangels Jill Fasciana McCoy Kathryn Susko McFadden Nicholas R. Mirigliani Yvonne M. Moore Mitchell N. Moigan Lori A. Perch Tricia Pctrucclli Charles J. Pierce Melissa H. Rasnick Robert J. Shumaker Joseph E. Stella Christine M. Tondrick Jennifer S. Webb Sarah Kovacs Yoder The John Wilkes Club John Wilkes Associates Carol H. Maculloch The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Jaime L Derhammer Jennifer John Richard M. Miniclly Kristine Erhard Pruett Debra DuBois Sachse Steven D. Tourjc Robert C. Yurick Contributors William A. Allen Charles W. Andrewscavage Jessica M. Azarewicz Jan G. Benton Maty Ann Kershitsky Blosky Dcdc M. Borden Kathryn Sloraska Brior Nicole Capobianco Patricia Carpenetti Carpenter Carol A. Carroll Denise M. Castellano Carolyn Chronowski Maty Hackcn Glister Diane B. Durkin Randy A. Engelman Theresa M. Ferraro Carmela Franco Courtney Gustafson Nicole D. Haentjens Doreen Howarth Sarah E. Karlavage Mark E Katchur Ryan M. Lopez Judidi Lahr Martin Matthew J. Peleschak Anthony J. Petrolonis Gary L Quinn, Jr. Steven D. Redding Michael J. Rosh Bruce J. Sabatini Matthew J. Sumski Carl E. Sutton Christopher M. Thompson Jamie Schwartz Unger Scan Younker Brian R. Znachko David M. Zula The Eugene Farley* Club Blue Circle Richard M. Fleck Jeffrey Reichl Farley Associates Paul A. Binner Scott Bolesta Michael L Brundage Nicole T. Cicio Paula J. Gentilman Beverly Keller Gooden Kimberly A. Gross Melissa Jo Pammer Kari S. Smith Contributors Mark R. Alderfer Andria E. Biagiotti Patricia C. Blaine David G. Bond Jr. Joann Usloski Bonn Charles E. Brinker Anthony J. DaRc Patterson Derr Tamlyn Herr Ebert Holly Ann Filion Beth Ann Gehret Norberto H. Graziano Susan D. Haynes Judy D. Isaac Mary’ E. Kachmarsky Natalie M. Keller William P Klaips M ichael J. Krasulski. Jr. Brian L Lubenow Cheryl A. Manchester John A. Mason Jr. Catherine Slog McDonald Craig B. Morris Christy A. Mihalka Alyssa M. Schmoll Corby Swan Heather E Tahan Erica L Trowbridge Joseph G. Umbra The Eugene Farley Club Gold Circle Heather Barnes Shinkus Blue Circle Stephanie L Haines Stephanie Follmcr Pastcwait ’Deceased Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 29 �MM| Giving by Class Giving by Class 1 Richaid W Seipp i\ Wilkes LfNIVERSITY An*"’ MARKS OF EXCELLENCE SENIOR CLASS GIFT “Though they have walked across stage and I earned their degrees, members of the class of 2003 have left their mark on campus-literally. Continuing a long-standing tradition of class giving at Wilkes, members of the class pledged nearly S2.000 to fund repainting of the railroad trestle adjacent to Raltson Held. The trestle was painted with Wilkes colors several years ago and has served as a gateway to those attending athletic events at the athelic complex. But it is showing age and deterioration (above). The newly painted trestle will have a bright new look and provide a warm and friendly welcome to students, alumni, and friends attending athletic events at the sports complex. The class gift will also serve as a reminder of all they learned and experienced as students at Wilkes and help to establish a tangible and lasting connection with their alma mater. They provide the seeds of philanthropy and the beginnings of lifetime giving to Wilkes. A very special thanks to the Class of 2003 donors. Farley Associates Stacey 5. Bohn Kelly West Bolcsta Robert M. Burke Jessica Crowley Margaret E. Durilia Stacy L Geiger Pamela A. Guarino Shanna L Henninger Jeanette J. Johnston Martha C Marchand Maria Shahda Minielly Lisa Rink Marisa Nebcsky Todd Julie Christman Weiss James A. Wilkcmeyer Ann L Wotring Contributors .Amanda Abramoske Kenneth Berman Aileen A. BernBernard J. Biosky Nicholas A. Cipriani Gregory J. Collins Elizabeth Shultz Conklin Lisa A. Dente Loan T. Do Elizabeth Moore Durie Michael J. Figueiredo Matthew A. Greer Rebecca A. Gubanich Scott E. Herb Justin Holmes William D. Host James J.Janick Tracey MJones Michael W. Koch Karen Novicki Lambert Ryan E. Long Allison Pikulski Lucarelli Sandra Skies Ludwig Nathaniel D. Manin Michael S. McMynne Michael S. Miller Robert M. Moore Colleen O'Donnell Shawn T. Prohaska Matthew C. Reitnour Madelynn Miley Riedel Leonard A. Romanski Patricia Hopfer Sebastianelli Jennifer R. Shoemaker Joyce A. Sorrentino Jeraldine M. Sulkoski Todd A. Swanhart Christopher J. Talecki Jeanette Thrash Mary C Waldorf Jason Waterbury Corey N. Yanoshak The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Jason M. Brady Laura N. Gerard Jason R. Howay Leonardo R. A. Zoppa Contributors Jessica Alferio James T. Best Matthew S. Bieber Deborah E. Branch Barbara K. Buxton April Carlson Kimberly L Chapnum William S. Chase Karlcne Cowitch Belli N. Danner Ronald S. Davis Monica M. DeAngelo Natalie J. Delp Kathleen Gallagher Dennis Melissa S. DeWitt John E. Fielding, Jr. Michael J. Funke Denise A. Gerber Dara L. Gruschow Todd B. Hastings John P Hawthorne Michelle W. Heisler StefanicJ. Henninger Brian L Hosier Kariann Iskra Justin M. Kalina Michael D. Klein James Kovach JoAnn Kristofic James M. Krysinski Matthew N. Litz Anthony G. Luizza John J. Maloney Elizabeth Maurer-Minnich Brian W. May Theresa McDermott Joshua G. Mendoza Jennifer L Moklak David M. Muldoon Ruth Porter Pajka Michael J. Pasonick Jennifer L Pheiff John J, Price Erin T. Priestman Maria N. Rallo Thomas J. Regnajr. Denise L Rcinoehl Joseph A. Roback Connie M. Ryan Jean R. Sartin William C. Schneider Emily A. Sheston Elijah D. Shutt Joyce E. Soska Anthony J. Stavcnski. Ill Brian B. Toll Steven R. Troutman Jennifer Vodzak Kevin Walsh Jason G. Warrelmann Mark J. Waskovich Gregor}' A. Wojnar Kyle R. Zimmerman Sara Zuchowski The Eugene Farley Club Farley Associates Jed J. Stamer Contributors Madi Bobb Andrew S. Litak Candice M. Adams Stephanie Babbitt Melissa A. Babcock Justin S. Bagiev Ty R. Bowman Kyla M. Campbell Michael R. Chaump Steve S. Cho Sara A. Ciotoli Maria T. Currier John Dabbicri Justin H. D'Angelo Michael D. DaRc Robert C. Diefenderfer Jennifer L Dittmar Nathan P Dolk Richard A. Dunkailo Jonathan R. Else John Evarts Steven B. Eynon Scott D. Fcnstermachcr Jonathan D. Fcrcnce Dennis E Ferenchick James B. Ford Rachel M. Fosco Brian J. Fritts Melissa /\. Gallup Jeffrey Gaydoscik Robert E. Gebhanl Todd A. Glynn Melissa J. Hales Kenneth I lasscnlk-in Dale R. Heller Tricia M. Higgins James M. Hollands Kimberly A. Hritzak Corey Hughes Amanda A. Hvizda Francine A. K. Johanson Joan C. Joyce April M. Kaczmarczyk Annet Kaminski Thomas E Koscclnak Jason Kotsko Jason M. Leach Richard L. Leibig Melissa Leskosky Timothy E. Letcher Fred Lohman Kimberly A. Manganiello Steven J. Manierre William A. McLaughlin Anthony Melchione Melissa T. Merok Robert M esaros Jason E. Mina Dennis R. Moore James Moran Andrew S. Moyer Nafid Nabi Peter Anh Nguyen Kristin M. Patchcll Bridgeite N. Petro Jennifer Quinn-Bulford Matthew W. Ralph Crystal M. Rcib Brian J. Riccardclli Melissa I_ Riggleman Stacy A. Rizzo Kristin 1_ Roberts Cory M. Rosenberger Robert R. Russick Matthew Schiefen Peter E. Schmidt Patricia C. Scholing Dawn M. Schwartz Owen Scarfoss Bradley Sechler Holly R. Shiber Brooke E. Shreaves Kerin R. Sickle Russell C. Silcox Jessica Skutack Renee E. Sloat Marcus E. Sowcik Erik D. Stahlnecker Jed J. Stamer Courtney Slolarski Brian J. Walter Kimberly A. Whipple Kimberly A. White Martha M. Zabriski Fric Zuber George Alden Trust Barbara Zatcoff Allan Estelle B. Andrews ’69 Anthony J. Banuska ' Doris Gorka Bartuska. M.D. 49 George Bierly 40 Betty Kanarr Bierly TO Lee and Louise Brown Trust Dr. Mary E. Brown ’62 Estate of Donald E & Louise C. Carpenter Edwin E. Cobleigh, Ph.D. 53 William L Conyngham Eleanor Kazmercyk Cornwell 53 Colonel William Corbett Dr. Harold Cox Samuel M. Davenport Ill 59 Estate of Fred H. Davies Stanley and Patricia S. Davies Estate of Isadora and Getha Edelstein R. Carl Ernst 58 Estate of George 1_ Fenner. Esquire The Honorable J. Harold Flannen' 55 Barbara Flannery Walter R. Fleet Shirley Rees Fleet 49 Stephen L Flood '66 Richard Fuller. Ph.D. William Louis Gaines Dr. Benjamin Grclla ‘65 Doris Woody Grclla Douglas Haughwout '64 Dr. George E. HudockJr. 50 Estate of Richard and Frances Hyde Arthur E. Irndorf 55 Estate of Evelyn Isscrman Estate of Mildred N. Johnson Leo R. Kane 55 Bronis Kaslas. Ph.D. Dr. Stanley B. Kay Drs. Francis <Sc Lidia Kopcmik Estate of Mary R. Koons Glenn E Leiter Estate of Rose GetgolJ Eichman Estate of Anne Marts Gerard A. McHale. Jr. ‘o7 Ruth w iliums McHe nj - 9 Clifford K Mc7:v:gcr Ruth Boavm Mc'.v.gc. 02 Charles Miner. Esquire John C. and Mabel Mosleller Trust Estate of Elizabeth Sandish Montgomery Estate of Dorothy R_ Morgam Estate of Jesse L Morgan Paul D. Morgus 70 Regina L Morse >2 Herbert J. Morris Estate f J. Dozzzi Mtmstr. Manin J NaparSeck 69 Esv-.c i: ".c_zzz P te. S’ GezCEme Nsxm Or Estate .-jsra A. JSsazer Rizhard 1_ ? ezrszj Lawrence B. Peksh 50 Dr Z7_ Ms. C'-zzzzzzsFizz rlznr.- B. zzz Ezzh M Plumb Trust Aim- D. Plutino Esiite z-1 Rr;. H. Po'-hzk Dr. Charles Reif Arnold and Szndv Rifkin Harry W. Rinehimcr ’43 Estate of Harriet P Ripley Gordon E. Roberts '60 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Santoro ‘S3 Janice A. Saunders 70 Joseph J. Savitz. Esquire 48 Marian R. Schaeffer Trust Nathan Schiowitz Daniel Sherman 50 Dr. George J. Sites '57 Dr. Herbert B. Simon Estate of Gordon A. Smith Nancy Hancock Smith Joseph Sooby.Jr. ’49 Dr. Charles A Sorber 59 Linda E. Sorber Dr. LesterJ. Turoczi Constance McCole VmphreJ Walter \ orbleski Bruce R. Williams. D.O. S2 Estate ofJohn E Wozniak '61 Emerv and Mamie Ziegler Trasi 31 I �Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs Endowed Funds, . Scholarships, csr lance to one or more students in their third or fourth year of major study in chemLstry. who also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major courses. The recipients must demonstrate a financial need. Endowed Named Scholarships MOHAMAD ABRAHAM SCHOLARSHIP was created by a gift to the Universit}’ nude by Mohamad Abraham. It assists Palestinian Arabs, or their descendants, to obtain a college education. To quali­ fy. a student must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the academic work of Wilkes and must submit evidence of financial need. THE VINCENT AND MARTHA ALEO SCHOLARSHIP was established by son Joseph ’48 and daughter-in-law Fannie Ocuto Alco. The scholarship honors their encouragement to pursue those principles, goals, ideals, and values necessary for excellence in every endeavor and is awarded to dedicated full-time students who demonstrate promise in their chosen fields. WSkes _ / .17 -; Annual Report of THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1997 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, is awarded to a student(s) of senior status with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and whose parent(s) are alumni of Wilkes Universit}’. The award is given to a student who demonstrates promise of success in his/her chosen field and financial need. A committee of members from the Alumni .Association and the Development and Financial Aid Offices will select the recipient Gifts 32 THE DAVID AYERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND periodically awards scholarships to one or more students with preference given to stu­ dents from the Wyoming Valley who are enrolled at Wilkes University, in such amounts as deemed appropriate on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, good character, and a demonstrated interest on the pan of the applicant in developing both nrind and body. THE BALLET SOCIETY OF WYOMING VALLEY SCHOLAR­ SHIP as es^bzsh-d tr/ members of the Ballet Society of Wyoming ' -z—‘—•••— f- ---- '-r-— fund provides scholarship assistance to one or more r.-Zems tn the performing arts and showing KEWf EDWARD BARKER ME’ZORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was — e2,ed i.. . 2.merr.cr. of a former student. Kevin Friward Ea..-ic.. ms fam..." and frier.ds_ The fund provides partial scholarshm asasrance m 2 (-f w- anting Valfov West High School m recnemticr. academic acitievemei: and involvement in exmamrnedar 2c1zu.es GRAMT H. WAJM wbksul SCHOLARSHIP UV. .1.. 3P. ■■■■ ..... . - - . .1... -.. t. __ -—j -r z 27/zrdgdannually ft. atSTRESS 5CH<5LtJ?SHJ> •• •• ■ ......... ETHEL G. AND ALVAN E. BAUM SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished by Mrs. Esther Davidowitz, William Davidowitz and friends in memory of Mrs. Davidovvitzs parents. Ethel G. and Alvan E. Baum. Awarded annually, tire scholarship provides financial assistance for a visual and performing arts student. Mrs. Baum was an artist and interior designer and Mr. Baum lived his life as an educator. THE FREDERIC E. BELLAS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a studcnt(s) majoring in engineering. The recipient of die supplementary award is selected each year by the Engineering faculty based on the criteria of ability, promise, scholar­ ship and financial need. Interested students, including incoming students, should apply in writing to the Chair of the Engineering Division by March 15. THE SAMUEL BERK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was created in 1994 byson. The Honorable Jeremiah E. Berk ’63. A prominent pharmacist, Samuel Berk graduated from Columbia University and owned his own practice in Brooklyn, NY. The scholarship was cre­ ated in the inaugural year of the University's pharmacy doctoral program and provides assistance to a student who demonstrates academic merit and financial need. THE WILLIAM BERNHARD SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of William Bernhard '83 by his family. The scholarship Is available to a deserving student(s) pursuing studies in Business. Priority shall be to ROTC student(s), preferably with interest in becoming a pilot Other desirable characteristics include participa­ tion in co-curricular activities and good academic standing. THE WILLIAM D. BERRYMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in his memory' by wife Helen Berryman and honors both his profession and his deep love of music. Two scholarships will be awarded annually: one to a student studying accounting and one to a student studying music. THE MICHAEL J. BOGDON, III SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1991 by the Bogdon family following the tragic death of their son Michael, a junior music education major from Plymouth, PA. The Scholarship is awarded to dedicated music students of good moral character. First preference will be given to percussionists and Wyoming Valley West High School graduates. THE ROSE BRADER SCHOLARSHIP was established by her late brother. Irvin Bradcr, in honor of his sister Rose, his brother, Len Bradcr and his friend, Joseph J. Savitz, Esquire, past chairman of the Wilkes University Board of Trustees. The fund is awarded to a wor­ thy student with special needs. THE CHRISTOPHER N. AND JANE M. BREISETH SCHOLAR­ SHIP was created by the members of die Wilkes University Council in 2001 on the occasion of Dr. Breiscdis retirement as President of Wilkes University. The scholarship was established in recognition of the efforts of Dr. and Mrs. Breiseth in the development of the Wilkes University Council. THE JOYCE PORTER AND NORTON MILLARD BREISETH SCHOLARSHIP was formed in 1994 by the family and friends of President (now Emeritus) and Mrs. Christopher N. Breiseth. This endowed fund memorializes the lives and character of Dr. Breiseth's parents, who believed fervently that a self-governing democracy depends upon an educated citizenry. The Breiseth Scholarship is awarded to individuals with financial need whose character and academic record show promise of contributing to an enlightened democracy. THE GENEVIEVE TODD BRENNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLAR­ SHIP was established by her children in recognition of her service to Wilkes as cafe teria manager from 1938-1956. This scholarship provides an annual partial grant for a capable and deserving student who demonstrates promise of success in hisTier chosen field. THE CHARLES N. BURNS, SR., M.D. '35 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a junior or senior pre-medical student who wishes to attend Thomas Jefferson University. The award links Dr. Bums' two alma maters and honors his distinguished career as one of Buckncll University Junior Colleges first physician alumni. Selection of the Bums Scholar is made after an interview with the Provost, the Chairperson of Biology/Chemistiy and Health Sciences, and die Vice President of Enrollment Services. ■i engineering at Wilkes. The recipients of these awards are selected by die faculty of the Engineering Division on the basis of the appli­ cants high school records and Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, with­ out regard to financial need. Scholarships are renewable annually upon recommendation of the Engineering Division. Interested stu­ dents should apply in writing to the Engineering Division Chairperson by March 15. THE J. BLANCHARD CARR AND HILDEGARDE ANGER CARR SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1988 for a student majoring in engineering and demonstrating the qualities of scholar­ ship. good character, and financial need. JOHN J. CHWALEK, SR. SCHOLARSHIP was created to recog­ nize the love for Wilkes and a concern for others that John J. Chwalek. Sr. exemplified during his 40-plus years of service to the institution. This scholarship is awarded to a senior student with a strong academic record who has been involved in student life has provided leadership on campus and in the community, motivated others, and exhibited potential for success. Applications are submit­ ted by junior students and must contain two references. The selec­ tion is made by a four-member committee comprised of a member of Mr. Chwalek's family and a representative from the Admissions. Development and Financial Aid Offices. CLASS OF 1970 SCHOLARSHIP was established to cc—memo­ rate lire Gass of 1970s 15th anniversary It is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need, good character, and scholastic apti­ tude. THE ROBERT S. CAPIN SCHOLARSHIP IN ACCOUNTING was established by his former students, many of whom have become certified public accountants and partners in major accounting firms. 1 he fund honors Capins abilities as a teacher as well as his years of service as President of Wilkes University. The fund provides annual assistance for students wishing to pursue the study of accounting. CONYNGHAM POST NO. 97, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA, SCHOLAR­ SHIP was established in 1968 by Trustees of Fast 97 The income from die trust is used to prcv.de partial schoi.ushzps for res­ idents of Luzerne County with preference given :o dcsxndzr.s of veterans of the Civil W ar. BRUCE R. CARDON AND CHARLOTTE J. CARDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is funded by a mist established for the putpose of providing financial aid to those vv orthv students seeking such assistance. The allocation of the scholarship is at the sole discretion of Wilkes officials. THE ELENA LUCRETIA CORNARO SCHOLARS? lished threugh the gez A.'""' ‘A met Dean 0! Women al Wilkes Cdkgc reezg*.*. z.> . v jjtcto plishments of Elena Lucretia < cuvzw. ” c .‘.x • • z z......... ■- ■ • to receive a doctorate degree . ?.e degree z: Av.. ', z -x ■ was conferred on her at the I r v -etst.x e, — e. • - * AA>gra • v. ................. - - 1 -■ with iuuucultkxxlar.d who c\v..... e> arship established by Fleiu I tteretu Conurv. WALTER S. CARPENTER SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING is awarded annually to high school seniors planning on majoring in electrical engineering, engineering management or environmental Wilkes Ufir.SrSf/ Report tz Gzts 33 �Endowed Funds, Scholarships. & Chairs Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs I I ated by faculty, friends, and alumni of die former Department of Commerce and Finance in memory of Professor George E Elliot, who served as a teacher of economics for man)- years. The award is provided annually to an outstanding student majoring in a field within the Division of Social Sciences and Communications, prefer­ ably economics. THE SYLVIA DWORSKI SCHOLARSHIP was established by for­ mer students and friends of Miss Dworski, former professor of French and Spanish at Wilkes. The fund recognizes her great value of academic standards and integrity that inspired her students. The scholarship is provided annually for students who wish to pursue the stud)' of a foreign language. DR. JOHN HENRY ELLIS, IV SCHOLARSHIP was established by a gift from Dr. John H. Ellis. IV, 79 and awarded to a full-time local student majoring in the sciences who demonstrates financial need. ALFRED FRANKLIN D'ANCA, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished by a gift from Alfred E D’Anca, M.D., ’59. It is awarded to a full-time local junior or senior pre-medieal student who demon­ strates academic ability, good character, and financial need. Wilkes University 2003 Annuel Report of Gifts 34 DR. AND MRS. S. M. DAVENPORT SCHOLARSHIP provides partial scholarship assistance to a worthy student enrolled in the medical science field. The scholarship bears die name of Dr. S. M. Davenport, one of die original members of the Wilkes Board of Trustees and former campus physician, and his wife, Mrs. Harriet M. Davenport. ESTHER AND WILLIAM DAVIDOWfTZ SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to an outstanding student. The scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. William Daridowitz, long-time friends of the University, who wish to support the endeavors of capable and worthy students. THE SEYMOUR A. DIMOND SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1988 through the gifts of Seymour A. Dimond, A. John ’62 and Susan O. Dimond, and Jeffrey A. and Susan Dimond Fillman, is awarded to one or more students majoring in business administra­ tion. /Xwardees must show qualities of good character and academic promise and demonstrate financial need. Preference shall be to stu­ dents) with a concentration in marketing and an interest in retail­ ing. CHARLES AND SADIE DONIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is supported by a substantial endowment created by Mr. Donin. Scholarships are awarded to able and highly motivated students of limited financial means. THE ISADORE AND GETHA EDELSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Isdadore Edelstein and his sister Getha. This tuition only scholarship awards worthy students from the Greater Hazleton Area School District. Second preference shall be given to students from any other public or parochial school in Luzerne County: Selection of the recipients will be made by the sole discretion of the President. THE GEORGE F. ELLIOT M0ZOR1AL SCHOLARSHIP was ere- THE MAHMOUD H. FAHMY, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP is a com­ munity effort dial recognizes the many and varied contributions of Dr. Fahmy to die Wyoming Valley. His many friends hive estab­ lished the scholarship to celebrate his major contributions to social, cultural, and educational enterprises in the region. The Fahmy Scholarship is awarded to those individuals who graduated from Luzerne County Community College, exhibit leadership qualities, evidence a strong commitment to community service, and are con­ tinuing their education at Wilkes University. THE JOHN FANECK '50 SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established by the bequest of Mr. Faneck. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students who demonstrate academic ability, good character, and financial need. EUGENE S. AND ELEANOR COATES FARLEY SCHOLAR­ SHIP was created by gifts from friends and family in memory of Wilkes’ first president and his wife, whose dedication and commit­ ment to Wilkes and the community have contributed so much to the development of both. A partial tuition scholarship Ls awarded annually to a qualified student active in campus athletic or cultural programs. THE LF BRANDS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP is granted each year to sons or daughters of employees of the company who present out­ standing credentials and demonstrate need. Recipients of the schol­ arship are selected by the Financial z\id Director. The scholarship is retained by the student for all four years, provided his or her aca­ demic achievement is consistent with University standards. The amount of the scholarship will vary according to the number of recipients in any given year as well as the resources available. THE DAVID R. FENDRICK SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1989 by a memorial gift from his mother. Dr. Fendrick was a pro­ fessional stage actor and teacher, and this scholarship is awarded annually and recognizes an outstanding senior theatre arts major with financial need. THE CHLORA FEY SCHOLARSHIP was established by members of the former Chlora Fey Console Club in honor of the organiza­ tions founder and advisor, the late Miss Chlora Fey, who was a prominent organ and piano teacher in the Hazleton area. Students pursuing the study of organ will be required to present themselves for audition, at which time selected faculty of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts will assess their ability and subsequently select one applicant as the recipient of this partial annual scholar­ ship award. THE HARRY AND GLORIA FARKAS FIERVERKER SCHOLAR­ SHIP was created by a gift from the Fierverkers. who are both Wilkes alumni, to be awarded to a Wyoming Valley West graduate majoring in English or Communication Studies at Wilkes. It is pre­ sented to a student entering his/her sophomore year who has demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to excel­ lence. If no sophomore meets these criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to an upper classman. THE DAVID J. F1NDORA '70 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1989 by gifts from the Chemistry Class of 1970 as a memorial tribute to their classmate. The scholarship is awarded annually to a junior or senior chemistry major who best exemplifies the characteristics of teamwork and reliability as judged bv the Chemistry faculty. STEPHEN L FLOOD '66 SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1997 by Stephen L Flood, President and CEO of AAG International, in honor of Dr. George E Ralston. Dean Emeritus of Wilkes University, in tribute to the leadership, guidance, and personal encouragement provided by Dr. Ralston to Mr. Flood and the alumni who resided in Ashley Hall. This scholarship is granted to a full-time qualified student who demonstrates potential and ability. SARAH CATHERINE FORD ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory of Sarah C. Ford, maternal grandmother of Communication Studies Professor Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding adult learner who has earned at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled as a full-time degree stu­ dent. Further inionnation concerning application procedures and eligibility requirements is available from the Financial Aid Office. THE FORTINSKY SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1978 by Robert Fortinsky and is awarded annually to a capable student demonstrating promise and ability. SIDNEY AND PAULINE FRIEDMAN SCHOLARSHIP was creat­ ed by a gift from the Friedman’s for students majoring in visual and performing art. .Awarded to a highly motivated student with finan­ cial need. THE SANDY A. FUREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was creat­ ed in 1991 by Dr. Sandy A. Furey ’55 and Ellen Witiak Furey ’55 in honor of Sandy A. Furey, a prominent teacher for 45 years at Old Forge High School. The scholarship is awarded to the Old Forge High School senior with the highest academic average matriculating to Wilkes. WILLIAM R. GASBARRO SCHOLARSHIP remembers Professor Gasbarro for his service as chairman and member of the music department for over three decades. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student(s) of music demonstrating financial need and academic ability. MILDRED GITTINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished by the University in 1983 and recognizes a tveoid of sendee of the four decades by Miss Gittins. manager of die bookstore. This partial scholarship award is provided annually to a student demonstrating scholarship and leadership abilides and financial need. THE CATHY LYNN GLATZEL '86 NURSING SCHOLARSHIP was created by Donald and Janet Glatzel in memory of their daugh­ ter Cathy Lynn, a summa cum laude nursing graduate who gave her life while helping others. This award is granted to a freshman nursing student with financial need and will continue through sen­ ior year, assuming good academic progress. THE ELIZABETH AND ALBERT GRABAREK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 1994 by Wensell and Marion Norris Grabarck. son and daughter-in-law of die honorees, and is intended to honor the good name of their beloved parents and to perpetuate the giving spirit they so truly exemplified on belialf of their children. The memorial scholarship prorides financial assis­ tance to Wilkes students who have financial need and/or merit. THE HENRY AND SYLVIA GREENWALD SCHOLARSHIP was established in 2001 by Sylvia Greenwald. First preference shall be given to a junior or senior pre-medical student who demonstrates academic ability, good character and financial need. BRYNLY R. GRIFFITHS SCHOLARSHIP provides financial aid to deserving students of vocal music. MARGARET MARY HAGELGANS MEMORIAL SCHOLAR­ SHIP was established by her parents to remember Margaret Man Hagclgans, a member of the Class of 1986. Ur.Nersit, 2X2 Annua! Report of THE EDWARD G. HARTMANN, Ph.D '35 SCHOLARSHIP was created in 1995 by a generous gift from Dr. Hartmann, a member of the first class of Bucknell University Junior College, predecessor of Wilkes University. Recipients of this scholarship arc history majors or students of the humanities from the Wyoming Valley or Northeast Pennsylvania. Professor Hartmann was the first alumnus to return to Wilkes to teach (history in 1946-47) and was a Professor Emeritus at Suffolk University in Boston, where he served for 40 years. GEORGE HAYES OF WINDSOR SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished in 1994 by Wilbur E Hayes, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Biology’ at Wilkes University. George Hayes, bom in Scotland, arrived in Windsor, Connecticut, in approximately 1680. His sixth­ generation descendants include the 19th President of the United Suites, Rutherford B. Hayes, who visited the Wyoming Valley in 1878. Income from the scholarship fund is allocated at the sole dis­ cretion of Wilkes University. THE PATRICIA BOYLE HEAMAN AND ROBERT J. HEAMAN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to junior or senior student majoring in English with a literature concentration. The recipient of this supple­ mentary award is selected by a committee of English faculty mem­ bers on the basis of demonstrated excellence in English studies, potential for advanced study in English, record of scholarship, and financial need. Preference is given to students of the Wyoming Valley. THE WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST ENDOWED SCHOLAR­ SHIP was established by the Hearst Foundation. Inc. to provide Gifts 35 �Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs schohrship assisunce to freshmen or incor^gt^f^sm^^nwho are members of an underrepresent m nortty < r »h stmte financial need. Recipients will be selected b) the Aid Director and the Multicultural Affairs Coordinato . THE HUGH G. & EDITH HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP was created by Jessie T. Henderson for the purpose ofawardtng a our year scholarship to a deserving day student who resides tn the Wyoming Valley. KLAUS HOLM SCHOLARSHIP, established by students, col­ leagues. and friends, honors Professor Holm for his artistic achieve­ ments and senice to theater at Wilkes and beyond. It is awarded to a student in theatre arts demonstrating scholastic aptitude and potential in theatre production. ARTHUR J. HOOVER SCHOLARSHIP was established by friends and family in memory of Dean Hoover ’55 a member of the adminis­ tration for 31 years. The scholarship is awarded to a student demon­ strating financial need, good diameter, and scholastic aptitude. THE ANDREW J. HOURIGAN, JR., ESQ. SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1988 by the Hourigan Family and die Hourigan, Klugcr, Spoher and Quinn law' finn to honor Wilkes Trustee Emeritus Andrew Hourigan. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates academic achievement as well as finan­ cial need. Preference is given to a student pursuing a legal career. Wilkes University 2003 Annua! Renert of Gifts 36 THE SHERRY EVERY HUDICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was created to honor the memory of Sherry Hudick. This memorial was established in 1991 by her husband, Michael ’66, M70 and is awarded to a junior or senior music or visual and performing arts major. The scholarship is provided annually to a student demon­ strating academic achievement, independent of financial need. Preference is given first to residents of Los Gatos, GA; second, to stu­ dents from Santa Cruz Count); CA; third, to students from Dutchcss Count); NA'; and fourth, to students from Luzerne Count)’, PA. THE DR. DILYS MARTHA JONES & THOMAS EVAN JONP SCHOLARSHIP was established in their memory by [>Jvid TNES Jones, brother of Dr. Dilys Martha Jones 36 and son of Thomas Evan Jones, a friend of Dr. Eugene S. Farley The scholarship is awarded to a student who is an elementary' or secondary cducati major, lias an outstanding academic record and demonstrated f dal need. lnan' from the local area achieve a medical education. This endowed fund is awarded to financially need) full-time students from Northeastern Pennsylvania who are enrolled in the Wilkes pre-medical program. Selection of recipients is made by die Vice President of Enrollment Services. Chairperson of Biology/Chemistry/ Health Sciences and Vice President for Advancement. special committee within the Biology department. The award is given to a senior who intends to enter medical school. Awards based on merit and potential. THE JANE LAMPE-GROH SCHOLARSHIP was created to honor Dean Lampe for her 28 years of service to Wilkes students and to recognize her love for and commitment to them. The scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior student who demonstrates strong academic talent, leadership skills, and a determination to assist others. THE GRACE C. KIMBALL SCHOLARSHIP IN BIOLOGY w created in 1985 in memory of Dr. Grace Kimball, a former facu| . member of the Biology Department. The scholarship is awarded to beginning biology majors who have satisfied qualifying criteria established on a competitive basis by the department faculty WILUAM LANGFELDER SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1986 by his sister, Mrs. Julia Hirsch. to provide scholarship assis­ tance for one or more deserving students. First priority is given to students from Mount Carmel. PA. Second priority goes to students from Northeastern Pennsylvania. THE JOHN D. KEARNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP « established in 1999 in memory ofJohn D. Kearney 97 by his a ents, family and friends. The scholarship is awarded annually G HAROLD J. HARRIS, M.D. - ANGELINE ELIZABETH KIRBY MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1989 in memory of Dr. Harold J. Harris, prominent local physi­ cian and long-time president of the Kirby Health Center. The full tuition, four-year scholarship was endowed by the Kirby Memorial Health Center. Every other year an additional student in a healthrelated field of study is selected as a Harris-Kirby Scholar. The scholarship is awarded independent of financial need. LETTER WOMEN'S CLUB annually awards a partial scholarship to a letterwoman selected by the organization. THE ANNE VANKO UVA SCHOLARSHIP was established by friends and former students of Mrs. Liva in honor of her many con­ tributions to music and cultural life in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Scholarship(s) are awarded to an undergraduate majoring in music, with preference given to students specializing in the studv of piano. THE CHARLOTTE V. LORD SCHOLARSHIP was established by colleagues, friends, and students of Dr. Lord in recognition of her unique career in education, the arts and literature, and for her con­ tributions to the community. The award is made annually to one or more students majoring in visual and performing arts and humanilies. THE KATHRYN H. MacAVOY SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING was established in honor of Kathryn H. MacAvoy, a long-time resi­ dent of Wilkes-Barre and a member of the nursing profession, by her nephew, Edwin Mailander. The fund provides at least one, but not more than two, partial scholarship grants annually to a student or students from die Wyoming Valley who demonstrate need and capability in the study of nursing. THE WILL F. AND REGINA D. MAGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1990 by Dr. Maureen Maguire Litchman 78, Dr. Melita Maguire Konccke '82, Michelle A. Maguire Davenport, C.R.N.A. '82, and Attorney Megan E Maguire '84 in honor of their parents. It recognizes their parents* love and pays tribute to their dedication to family. Maguire Scholars are picked by members of the Political Science and Biology/Chcmistry/Health Science faculties. MARKS OF EXCELLENCE THE KASLAS-SHEPORAITIS EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established by the hie Bronis D. Kaslas, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus History, to assist deserving students in their quest for an education. The fund provides tuition assistance to one or more stu­ dents selected by the Wilkes Scholarship Committee on the basts of academic qualification, financial need, and good character. Preference is given to Lithuanian students residing in Europe. RUTH BOOROM MELBERGER 62 SCHOLARSHIP Ir. and Mrs. Clifford K. Melberger recently established the Ruth Boorom JEWISH WAR VETERANS, WILKES-BARRE POST 212 SCHOLARSHIP was established in honor of B. J. Levin, one of die Posts founders. The scholarship aids the son or daughter of a local war veteran and is made on die basts of need and ability without regard for race or creed. THE HARVEY AND MILDRED JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND nns CSL-Iblished in 1993 by a bequest from Mildred Johnson The scholarship provides assistance to worthy students who exhibit tgh academic potential. The Johnsons appreciated the opportunity of a college educanon and wished to protide that possrbilrry for others THE EUGENE T. KOLEZAR SCHOLARSHIP was established to provide assistance to a student from Kingston, PA, whose family income docs not exceed the median family income in the United Slates. FRANCIS A. AND MARYANN V. KOPEN SCHOLARSHIP was established by their son and daughter-in-law in honor of these life­ long residents of the Wyoming Valle); who have held finn commit­ ments to excellence in education and respect for the environment The scholarship is awarded to the son or daughter of a native of the Wyoming Valley who plans a career in teaching or the sciences while demonstrating a commitment to environmental concerns and maintaining a high academic standing. The scholarship is awarded independent of financial need. Melberger '62 Scholarship at Wilkes University. The scholarship is awarded, in addition to all loans and merit and need awards, to up to 20 students during each of the four years. Recipients, who must be full-time undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.0, are chosen by a committee that includes a representative of the Melberger family, the chief enrollment officer and the Wilkes president. , Mrs. Melberger is a Wilkes alumna, class of 1962. Mr. Melberger, owner of Diversified Information Technologies, Inc. currently serves on the University's Board of Trustees. Their son, Clifford A. Melberger '91 is also a Wilkes alumnus. At the official announcement of the new Melberger scholarship, Cliff Melberger stood before a room full of family, employees and friends and began to describe his wife Ruth, and why this tribute to her was so appro­ priate. His simple eloquence and heartfelt sentiments were emotionally charged. "She taught me everything I know, and has believed in the pursuit of education as one of the most important of life-long endeavors. She has and continues to personify her belief to her children, her grandchildren, her alma mater and its future grad­ lorocerd0y »d a vote firefighter from Nanticoke PA e tn a tragic fire tn Nanticoke in December of 1978 auempted to save the life of another firefighter The aS s annually 10 a student maiorin» in nolmml nudc economics who has exhibited intent in fecal™ service to the community i, KORAL'S FASHION SCHOLARSHIP was established by A. Koral Fashion Inc. and is awarded annually to a deserving student(s) from Luzerne County. Preference is given to students pursuing studies in the fields of an and/or business. H””0™8 * management and THE ESTHER LAMB SCHOLARSHIP was created at Wilkes in 1990 from the Esther Limb Trust, established in 1976. Esther Limb was a Registered Nurse who was interested in helping poor you 1 ‘Deceased uates, and to the community at large. There's no better way to honor her than to establish this scholarship. To mark the occasion, Cliff and Ruth were honored by President Dr. Tim Gilmour at the Winter Board of Trustees dinner held in Weckesser Hall. Dr. Gilmour proposed a toast to the couple, and presented Mrs. Melberger with a framed print of the Annette Evans Alumni House. For more information on the Ruth Boorom Melberger '62 Scholarship, contact the University's Development Office at 1-800-945-5378 ext. 4300. �Endowed Funds, Scholarships. & Chairs Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs and the scholaiship recognizes junior and senior students in those fields with financial need. Academic achievement and co-curricular involvement at the University arc also key criteria for the selection. I THE KATHLEEN HARTZELL MAILANDER SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING was established in memory’ of Kathleen Hartzell Mailandcr, a long-time resident of Wilkes-Barre and a member of the nursing profession, by her son, Edwin Mailandcr. The fund pro­ vides at least one but not more than two partial scholarship grants annually to a student or students who demonstrate need and capa­ bility in die stud}- of nursing. Preference for recipients of the schol­ arship shall be given to residents of the Greater Wyoming Valley. ANTHONY D. MARSECO SCHOLARSHIP FUND, established by the Class of 96 and his family, keeps Anthony’s spirit alive in a memorial tribute to his dedication to academics and achievement. The scholarship is awarded to a senior secondary' education major in good academic standing who actively volunteers as a coach or assists with children’s activities, is involved in campus activities, and has financial need. Wilkes University' 03 Annual Report of Gifts ARNAUD CARTWRIGHT MARTS SCHOLARSHIP was created by the associates of Dr. Arnaud C. Marts, in the firm of Marts & Lundy, to honor the chairman of their company. As president of Bucknell University, Dr. Marts was instrumental in the establish­ ment of Bucknell University Junior College, which became Wilkes College in 1947. After Wilkes became an independent college, he joined its Board of Trustees and was elected vice-chairman. The Arnaud C. Marts scholarship is awarded each year to the outstand­ ing senior who lias financial need and who, by high scholarship and participation in college activities, has demonstrated those quali­ ties of leadership that arc needed at Wilkes and in die nation. Melberger. This scholarship is awarded in addition i0 an merit and need awards to up to twenty' (20) students d °anS and the four years. The recipients must be full-time Und T8 of with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The awarding of the schoh k made by a committee consisting of three representativ pfs) ly, die Chief Enrollment Officer and President. Avvarde^ ° fami‘ selected from the Committees recommendations, withTh""p determination to be made by the University. C lna* THOMAS J. MORAN SCHOLARSHIP IN JOURNAL lL,sM,[undcd by the Capital Cilics/ABC Foundation and The Times Leader," honors the career achievements of Thomas J. Moran, President of Luzerne County Community College. The scholarship is available to qualified students who cam the associate degree or equivalent at LC.C.C. and pursue a Communication Studies degree at Wilkes, It also funds a paid internship al The Times Leader to lend practical application of skills in a professional environment. DR. JAROSLAV G. MORAVEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established for a senior student genuinely interested in sociolo­ gy and anthropology and who intends to pursue graduate studies in sociology, anthropology, law, or an allied field. MABEL AND JOHN C. MOSTELLER SCHOLARSHIP was cre­ ated to provide scholarships for needy and intelligent young men who have insufficient financial resources of their own and who would not have the opportunity to aiicnd college if they were unable io secure financial assistance. The scholarships arc granted only io young men of good moral character who arc in the upper 10% of their class in academic standing and who passed a qualify­ ing competitive examination administered by Wilkes University. 38 FRANCES AND LOUIS MASLOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established through the generosity of Frances and Louis Maslow, long-time friends and benefactors of Wilkes, and in cooper­ ation with their son, Richard Maslow, a former member of the Wilkes Board of Trustees. Awarded annually, the scholarship pro­ vides financial assistance to a worthy student majoring in engineer­ ing or business administration. ROBERT J. McBRIDE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished to honor the memory of Robert J. McBride, an athlete al Wilkes. Initial funding of live scholarship came from donations received at the lime of his death. THE RUTH W. AND JOHN T. McHENRY SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING was created by faculty, alumni, and friends of the Nursing Department. It recognizes the outstanding leadership exhibited by Ruth McHenry' in founding die baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Wilkes and in recognition of the personal encouragement of this effort by her husband, John McHenry’. A scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students selected by the Nursing Department faculty and the Financial Aid Director in recognition of demonstrated academic, professional, and leadership abilities in the field of nursing. Particular consideration is given to students who, in the view of the nursing faculty, are potential lead­ ers for the profession of nursing in the Wyoming Valley. THE RUTH B00R0M MELBERGER '62 SCHOLARSHIP was established”by Mr. and ------Mre Clifford K. Melberger in honor of Mrs. ‘Deceased THE SARAH D. MOYER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1991 through a major gift from Mr. James G. Irion. Moyer Scholars must be Pennsylvania residents who have shown solid academic achievement and wish to pursue careers in medi­ cine. The Scholarship honors the friendship of Mr. Irion and Ms. Moyer. THE DONALD AND MARIAN MUNSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Munson. This scholarship provides assistance to one or more students who demonstrate aca­ demic achievement, good character as well as financial need. THE OMAR NEJIB SCHOLARSHIP FUND awarded in memory’ of a graduate of the class of 1992 and the son of the late Dr. Umid Nejib, will be given annually to a student from the 11 county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania majoring in the Social Sciences or Engineering. The recipient must have a minimum of 1100 on the SATs and show significant financial need. THE LEE A. NAMEY '68 SCHOLARSHIP was created in 1996 to honor the outgoing mayor of Wilkes-Barre. Announced at a tribute dinner, the endowment was established to recognize Lee’s eight years as mayor and 12 years on the City’ Council, all served for the betterment of Wilkes-Barre and its surrounding communities. Mayor Name}' has been a good friend and supporter of the University and region and Namey Scholars will be awarded each year with first preference being given to visual and performing a11 students. THE TAFT ACHILLES ROSENBERG NAPARSTECK SCHOL­ ARSHIP was established by Ruth and Martin Naparsteck ’69. in memory of their son. Taft. Although he died 10 days before his sec­ ond birthday. Taft was already able to do some reading and writing. The scholarship provides assistance for a student who shows prom­ ise as a writer of prose fiction, journalism, or poetry. Preference may­ be given to a veteran of die Vietnam W ar or to the son or daughter of a veteran of dial war. THE ELLEN WEBSTER PALMER SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished in memory of Mrs. Palmer, founder of the Boys Industrial Association of Wilkes-Barre. Income from the fund is distributed for scholarship purposes. Preference for the award is: first, to studcnt(s) whose forbearers include one or more "breaker boys" employed in the mining industry'; second, to student(s) from Luzerne County; third, to all other Wilkes students. THE PATEL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1993 by the four children of Devnathbhai N. and Maniben D. Patel. The scholarship honors the parents’ life-long interest in and contribution to educa­ tion and is awarded to students with financial need with first prefer­ ence given to students of Indian origin. THE PEKING CHEF SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING was established through the efforts of Mr. Eric Lee on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of his Wilkes-Barre restaurant. An award is made annually to a Pennsylvania student to support tire study abroad experience related to the student’s aca­ demic program at Wilkes University. ROY H. POLLACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP provides a par­ tial annual onc-ycar scholarship to a junior or senior student who demonstrates academic excellence and good character as well as involvement in co-curricular activities. The scholarship is allocated at die sole discretion of W ilkes University to a student demonstrat­ ing financial need. KENNETH L POLLOCK SCHOLARSHIP provides partial scholar­ ships for two seniors from Northwest Area High School who matriculate to Wilkes. The recipients are determined by a selection committee of interested individuals from the Northwest Area. Further information concerning application procedures and eligibil­ ity requirements is available from the Director of Guidance. Northwest Area High School. GEORGE AND HELEN RALSTON SCHOLARSHIP, established by friends and family, honors Dean Ralston for his 40 years of servicc to Wilkes, and Mrs. Ralston ’52. The scholarship is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need, good character, and scholas­ tic aptitude. THE CHARLES B. REIF SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE BIOLOGI­ CAL SCIENCES was established by former students of Professor Emeritus Dr. Reif, many of whom are physicians, dentists, researchers, and teachers. The establishment of the fund recognizes his many years of service as professor of biology and chairman of the Biology' Department. Scholarships are provided annually for stu­ dents who wish to pursue the study of the biological sciences. PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBUC ACCOUNTAFJTS NORTHEAST CHAPTER creates partial tuition scholarships lei senior accounting students and is given in recogni­ tion of high academic endeavors in the study of accounting. THE LILLIAN WILKINS RINEHIMER R.N. SCHOLARSHIP was established by her sons and remembers Mrs. Rinehimer, one of the earliest registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who served the Wilkes-Barre area for many years as a visiting nurse. Preference is given to a student demonstrating financial need and scholastic aptitude. PENNSYLVANIA'S LAST FRONTIERSMAN SCHOLARSHIP remembers David Mead, who in the fall of 1769 sun eyed the settling townships of Hanover (Nanticoke), Kingston (Forty Fort), Pittston, Plymouth, and Wilkes-Barre for the Connecticut Susquehanna Company. The fund was created in 1993 by descen­ dent Professor Emeritus Dr. Wilbur E Hayes and is allocated at the sole discretion of the University. DR. JAMES RODECHKO SCHOLARSHIP IN HISTORY was established by the colleagues, former students, and friends of Professor Emeritus Rodcchko, a long-time member of the Wilkes faculty and administration. This is a supplemental scholarship that will be awarded annually. First preference will be given to an out- CRAIG C. PIATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1988 in memory of Craig Piatt ’91a student of business administra­ tion and a member of the football team. The scholarship is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need and showing scholastic aptitude. HENRY BLACKMAN PLUMB AND EDITH PLUMB SCHOLARSHIP provides scholarships for students of outstanding ability and character majoring in one of the sciences and attending Wilkes University. THE FRIEDA POGORELOFF SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Frieda Pogoreloff a long-time associate of Emery' Ziegler. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to residents of the Wyoming Valley and enhances the award granted to the Ziegler Scholarship recipients. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. Wilkes University 2003 Annual Report of Gifts 39 �Endowed I t M's. Sc not VRMtil''. & IH'IRn I sanding history u« « inhisdtet junta yw fa useduringthefa*! year of studv regaidlos of lin-incctl need i he scholarship reciptenl will be selected by the lull-time hestorv Etculty THE DR. SAMUEL A. ROSENBERG MEMORIAL SCHOLAR­ SHIP was created in nieiiioo ofSinniel Ri’scnlvn:. who served .b professor of ecvnomics and chairman of the former Department ol Commerce or Hnance al Wilkes to: nianv years. Dr. Kewnlvig was respected as teacher, administrator, and Libor-relations specialist. HLs w ork in the biter field rebted not only to recognition m the conununrtv but also to his distinguished senice with agencies of the United States government. The award is provided annually to an outstanding student majoring in a field within the Division of Social Sciences and Communication Studies. THE SIDNEY AND THEODORE ROSENBERG SCHOLARSHIP was created by Sidney and Theodore Rosenberg of California and provides annual income that is distributed to capable and deserving students who elect to study at Wilkes University. THE JOSEPH H. SALSBURG SCHOLARSHIP was established iris !az£y in recognition of Professor Salsbutgs passion for and devotion to teaching. A member of Wilkes' first graduating class, iu-sbmg served Wilkes students from 1959 until his retirement as Pmesscc Emerims Mathematics and Computer Science in 1992. ice senorizship is awarded to academically talented students who P~r- teazn ana are declared majors in elementary, secondary, or —cdzmzon or to new entering students who have an intent dessae io pursue a career in education. 7L 40 AV-DEO OB.’Ci AND THOMAS P. SANGIUUANO SCHOLAR®~ to a sophomore student in theatre or visual and --------- = zz mteres* in English classical theater. The : treed as well as an aptitude for Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs THE DOLORES E. AND FRANCIS SANGIULIANO SCHOLA SHIP i- awarded annually to a junior or senior majoring in |)j(l|(i or a pn-medical program who deninnsirates financial need and schobslic aptitude. I its! priority is given to a woman. T he schok ship is retained for two years provided the student's achievenie r" consistent with University standards. Established in I993 |,,, y]r 'S Nonna Sangiulbno ly hutski. the award honors her sister and brothel. THE MR. AND MRS. THOMAS PAUL SANGIULIANO SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Nonna Sangiuliano Tyburski. fonner Wilkes College Dean of Women, as a tribute to her parents and their life-long love of music. The scholarship is aw arded to members of lire junior anti senior classes who are majoring in music. Recipients must demonstrate an aptitude for scholarship and a high level of performance skills. ABE AND SYLVIA SAVITZ FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in honor of Sylvia Savitz ’98 who graduated from Wilkes at age 83. making her the oldest person to graduate from the " University. The award is presented annually to a student of excmplaty character who is in financial need. NATHAN SCHIOWITZ SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING is award­ ed annually to a student, selected by the Admissions Office, who demonstrates academic and potential leadership abilities in the field of nursing. Particular consideration is given to students who will pursue a career in gerontological nursing. SCHOLARSHIP TO START EDUCATION (SSE) <s established in 1999 by the late Dr. Umid R. Nejib, Professor Emeritus Engineering. SSE scholarships are annually awariie.i • > qualified first-year students who are pursuing majors in cngir . ring or the sciences associated with engineering. Qualified stuck ms must be children of first- or second-generation Americans, and rank in the upper 10% of their graduating classes. Preference is given to resi­ dents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. ROBERT MARC SCRUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. Manin Schub in memory- of their son. The scholarship is awarded annually to a local student of high potential, preferably studying in the humanities or sciences, who otherwise could not attend college. THE LOUIS SHAFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was initiat­ ed m 1988 by a memorial commitment by his wife, Sarah. Mr. -•laffer. a prominent Wilkes-Barre attorney, community leader, and chairman of the Wilkes Board of Trustees from 1969-1973 (includAgnes Flood recovery'), set high standards for all to 2^"’ ThC Shaffer SchoIarshiP (including all future contributions P ' J ‘Lj reco2ni2es students who exemplify a sense of personal, by participation in the life of the Wyoming j:-. ..,, is hoped that such involvement will carry over to the comSln ■’‘hicb students will spend their post-graduate years. r f c J- ^nS^res students to carry out and follow the ideals the communny exemplified by the life of Louis Shaffer. scholarship is administered by the President, Financial Aid Director, and Vice President for Student Affairs. THS BRUCE AND BESSIE SHAW SCHOLARSHIP was (Slab: Rogers Shaw in memory of his beloved parents. The scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating financial need, good character, and scholarship aptitude. THE FRANCES D. SHOTWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by the bequest of Mrs. Shotwell and by designation of her daughter Sandra H. Shotwell ’79. The scholarship is aw arded annually to a student demonstrating financial need and studying music education or music performance. THE SAMUEL H. SHOTWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of his wife, Frances D. Shotw ell. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student demonstrating financial need and pursuing the study of engineering. THE MARK SLOMOWITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mr. and Mrs. A. David Fried in memory of their grandson. The scholarship is aw arded to a student exhibiting out­ standing academic promise and majoring in the social sciences, preferably economics, a field of study that interested Mark. MERRITT W. AND MARJORY R. SORBER SCHOLARSHIP was established with gifts from their children and is available to a full-time studenl(s) who attains and maintains an outstanding aca­ demic record. First preference is given to graduates of Northwest Area High School; second to students from Hanover Township High School; third to those from Lycoming Count}- and Wyoming County High Schools. THE STANLEY F. AND HELEN STAW1CK1 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - an endowed fund established in memory by son Stanley E. Star. -c’ and wife Irene M. Stawicki in 1999. Scholarships are a • arded to students who demonstrate good char­ acter, scholastic .ipntude, and financial need and whose ethnic and cultural bat!■. ■ ■ r.: d reflect the regions heritage of those of Polish descent. SURDNA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1987 as a result ol die alumni of Wtikes successfully meeting a challenge-giving goal offered by the Foundation. It is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need, good character, and aca­ demic aptitude and is also the son or daughter of a member of the alumni body. THE GEORGE F. AND RUTH M. SWARTW00D SCHOLAR­ SHIP was established in 1993 by their daughter Priscilla Swartwood Drake 52. 2 he Scholarship honors Mr. Swartwoods life-long involvement as a mining engineer in the Wyoming Valley. He was employed by the Glen Alden Corporation for more than 40 years, retiring as duel mining engineer. Then he worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Mines for 5 years. Swartwood Scholars are chosen by members of the Engineering Division. The Scholarship recognizes senior students who have excelled in engi­ neering. CROMWELL E. AND BERYL THOMAS OUTSTANDING JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP was established by friends and fonner students of Professor Thomas in recognition of his dedicated service to Wilkes as wrestling coach, member of the faculty, advisor, and riend to many students. The scholarship is awarded to an out­ standing junior earth and environmental sciences major who is im olved in co-curricuktr activities. The Thomas Scholarship is the based on financial need and awarded based on grade point average 1 hescholarship award wifi be used lor the Students junta vear ,7 study at W likes. The scht.Larship will be offered to a ph-. major il no one in environmental sciences meets the criteria. THE REED P. AND DOROTHY TRAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOL­ ARSHIP was established by family and friends in recognition of their outstanding sendee to the Wilkes-Barre Area communitv. The scholarship provides an annual partial grant for a capable and desening day student from the Wyoming Valley who best exempli­ fies the unselfish and giving spirit of the late Mr. Travis. DR. NORMA SANGIUUANO TYBURSKI SCHOLARSHIP established by Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski. former dean of w omen at \\ tikes College, is awarded to a sophomore student of music. Recipients must demonstrate an aptitude for scholarship and a high level of performance skills. The scholarship will be retained for the junior and senior years, provided the recipients achievement is consistent with University standards. The amount of the scholar­ ship may x-ary according to the number of recipients in any given year and the resources available. DR. AND MRS. STANLEY J. TYBURSKI ENDOWED SCHOL­ ARSHIP was established by Mr. Lee T. Tyburski in honor of his p^rents. The scholarship is awarded to a student demonstrating farmcial need and scholastic aptitude. FRANCIS A. UMPHRED MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP estab­ lished in 1973 by members of the University administrauon. is awarded to a capable student demonstrating leadership and abdriy during each academic year. ESTHER WECKESSER WALKER SCHOLARSHIP -.vas crexez by Mrs. Walker to assist students of outstanding promise and achievement during their junior and or senior years. THE ROBERT A. WEST SCHOLARSHIP IN EDUCATION memorializes 47 years of work in the field of education by Mr. West former director of student teaching a: W tikes and Asedxo Professor Emeritus Education. Instituted in 1990 by his Enmk West Scholars are financially deserving students enrolled in the teacher education program. These scholars exhibit a love and devo­ tion to the field exemplified by Bob West. THE DANIEL S. WILCOX, JR. SCHOLARSHIPS IN ACCOUNT­ ING are awarded annually to high school seniors planning to major in accounting at Wilkes. The scholarships, established tn 1989. are awarded based on the applicants high school academic record, cuss rank, scholastic aptitude test scores (SAIs\ and potential lor leader­ ship. Mr. Wilcox, an alumnus. was a noted W iikcs-Rim.*accountant who was active with local school boards, the Wilkes-Barre Steam Heat Authority, collegiate athletics, and auto racing. MYVANWY WILLIAMS THEATER SCHOLARSHIP > awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding interest and abuitv in drama. THE IRA B. ZATCOFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished by Samuel and Joseph ZatcofL successful businessmen n the Wilkes-Bane area, in memory of their nephew Ira 8 Iatcoil. who was a long-time friend ol W ilkes. The fund provides an annual Wfcs ::z -=zzt 41 �Endowed Fi nds. Scholarships, & Chairs grant to assist a amble and deserving student front the Wyoming of a student interested Valley, with preference given to the L«. selection ----------in business or economics. EMERY AND MAMIE ZIEGLER SCHOLARSHIP provides a full­ tuition scholarship to a deserving member of the Catholic. Jewish, or Protestant faith, who is a resident of the Wyoming Xalley. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. INTERMETRO INDUSTRIES provides scholarship funds for sons or daughters of its full time employees. To qualify for candidacy, a student must apply through the regular admissions channels of the University and be accepted by Wilkes for full time enrollment. Students (incoming freshman, current or transfer students) must demonstrate scholastic aptitude. Interested students should contact the administrative office of InterMetro Industries. WHkes University 2003 Annual Report cf Gifts 42 THE DAVID W. KISTLER, M.D. SCHOLARSHIP was established by the medical staff of Geisinger Wyoming Valle}’ Medical Center in 1999 to honor Dr. Kistler and thank him for his many years of serv­ ice as chief of staff. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving fresh­ man who is a resident of Luzerne County and is studying for a career in a health care-related field. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and promise, excellent commu­ nity involvement and citizenship, and a commitment to the world of medicine. Student must also demonstrate financial need. THE OUN MORRIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established by fellow employees at GBM, Canon, and friends in memory of Mr. Olin H. Morris, a 1968 graduate of Rider College who earned a B.S. in Commerce. Olin served in various sales and management capaci­ ties with Xerox and the SCM Corporation before taking over the operation of his fathers jewelry store in downtown Wilkes-Barre. In 1989. he closed the jewelry store and joined GBM (Golden Business Machines) as a sales manager. Olin was a well-known and wellrespected business leader in the Wyoming Valley: The scholarship is awarded to first-year minority students from Northeastern Pennsylvania, with preference given to African-Americans. PA SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, NE CHAPTER is awarded to a senior accounting major who resides in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Pike, Wayne or Monroe County: PLAINS ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF LEO PENSIERI is awarded to the two seniors with the highest grade point averages who are from Plains Township. The award is not need-based. THE POLISH ROOM COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1972 to express appreciation of senices rendered to Wilkes and the community of Northeastern Pennsylvania by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan. Several scholarships are awarded annu­ ally to upperclassmen of Polish descent with exceptionally high cumulative grade point averages. The Financial Aid Director, Vice President of Enrollment Senices, and a member of the Scholarship Committee select qualified students and award the scholarships. Endowed Funds, Scholarships, & Chairs A. RIFKIN AND COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP is awarded io a worthy young man or woman of outstanding scholastic ability. THE LOUIS SMITH SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established in 1976. upon the retirement of Mr. Smith after 52 years as Federation and Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center of Wyoming Nalley. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving Jewish Wilkes students from the area. THE UNITED PARCEL SERVICE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR­ SHIP is an annual scholarship awarded to a junior or senior full­ time student who demonstrates a strong academic record as well as strong citizenship and leadership qualities. WILKES UNIVERSITY FACULTY WOMEN AND WIVES CLUB SCHOLARSHIP is given in memory of Eleanor Coates Farley and awarded annually to a deserving student in need of financial support. THE WYOMING VALLEY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM MEDICAL STAFF ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a student with financial need and a high academic standing who is enrolled in the pre-medical program. Annual Pharmacy Scholarships Benefiting Students of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy CVS PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP GIANT FOOD STORES PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP THE MEDICINE SHOPPE SCHOLARSHIP NACDS - NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES SCHOLARSHIP PHARMACIST MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. SCHOLARSHIP RITE AID PHARMACY SCHOLARSHIP Future Scholarships THE GEORGE THOMPSON AND SARA WOLFE BELL SCHOLARSHIP was established by family and friends to honor the memory of Mr. and Mrs. Bell, who promoted diversity in the Wyoming Valley and helped third-world students adjust to life in this country: They were particularly interested in international affairs, peacekeeping, and worldwide health administration. In keeping with those interests, the scholarship is awarded to a politi­ cal science or history’ major with special concerns for diversity and international affairs. THE LOUISE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE ANTHONY J. DIMICHELE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by’ family and friends of Tony’ DiMichele 88 in recognition of his dedication to fellow’ students and the study of medicine with first preference given to students interested in the osteopathic medicine. The scholarship is awarded to a junior pre­ medical school student demonstrating financial need, scholastic ability, dedication, and unselfish commitment to the improvement of campus life. THE MARY E. DOUGHERTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is annual scholarship that provides support to a deserving history major student who demonstrates financial need. 5 THE HONORABLE JEFFRY GALLET '64 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABUSHED) THE CARLTON H. GARINGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, was created in 2003 by a bequest from Richard and Frances Hyde of Holyoke, MA. The scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Hydes father. Carlton H.Garingcr. who lived in Wilkes-Barre near the Wilkes campus. THE JASON AND TAMARA GRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP for Civic Responsibility was established by alumnus Jason Griggs 90 and his wife Tamara to lie awarded to a student studying business, political science or history: The recipient must demonstrate significant chic responsibility by participating in community senice activities. First preference will be given to a student with financial need. THE MARILYN MCQUEST10N-KAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in her memory by husband Stanley Kay, Ph.D., and honors her deep affection for music, art. and literature. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a stu­ dent studying or with sincere interest in art music, literature, or philosophy. THE CHRISTOPHER KOPERNIK SCHOLARSHIP FUND is established by Dr Francis and Dr. Lidia Kopemik in memory of their beloved son Christopher, who died tragically al an early age. The Scholars’!•: 1 be awarded to promising students who demonstrate fi i al need, strong academic performance, good character, and • lave spent at least one year at Wilkes University. Preference v.: n to students of Polish descent who reside in Northeastern I. . - . ania. Consideration will also be given to those who arc interested in a study abroad program in Poland and/or who de;• pirate an interest in Polish heritage and culture. THE CUFFORD AND RUTH MELBERGER '62 VPAD SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE ELIZABETH SANDISH MONTGOMERY AND GEORGE HERON MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Elizabeth Sandish Montgomery. First preference shall be given students who reside in Luzerne County, second preference shall be given to students who reside in other counties of Pennsylvania. The recipients must demonstrate good moral charac­ ter and a superior level of scholarship as well as financial need. THE THERESA A. NOW1NSKI-LEITER SCHOLARLSHIP. Established in the memory of Theresa A. Novvinski. a graduate in the class of 1970 by her husband, Glenn E Leiter, to be presented to a financially needy student majoring in political science or history with first preference to descendants of veterans of the Vietnam W’ar. Paul a. o'hop family scholarship OVERLOOK ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERLA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE ROSENDO (ROSS) SANTOS SCHOLARSHIP IN MUSIC was established by family and friends in honor of the late Professor Santos. He was a composer, conductor and pianist who taught at Wilkes for more than 20 years. This one-time annual scholarship is awarded to a music major student, demonstrating financial need. JOSEPH J. SAVITZ, ESQUIRE '48 SCHOLARSHIP was created with a trust established by Joe and his wife. Janice, during his 50th class reunion. The Savitzes have been continuously involved in leadership and resource commitments at Wilkes. Joe having served as chairman of the Board of Trustees (1975-1978) and as a trustee since 1958. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student who demonstrates leadership and academic abilities. THE ELIZABETH A. SLAUGHTER, Ph.D. '68 SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERLA TO BE ESTABLISHED) Chairs & Endowed Funds Wifces University Report o$ Gifts 43 A.H. DICKSON ENGLISH CHAIR: Established in the earlv 1960s by Dorothy Dickson Dane to encourage enlightened leaching, extended scholarship, and creative writing in the literary arts ABRAHAM AND ANNA BARON MEMORIAL BOOK FUND: Established by Dr. Philip Baron in 1980 to purchase books for the fields of business and economic history, business and government; and business and society. BIOLOGY FACULTY/STUDENT RESEARCH: Offers financial support for research projects deemed deserving of above-average financial assistance. CATHERINE H. BONE ESTATE: Established in honor of Ms. Bone who taught chemistry at Wilkes from 1946-65. It is to be used al the discretion of the Chemistry Department. DONALD FELL CARPENTER OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD: Recognition and monetary stipend for outstanding Wilkes faculty based on teaching, advising and working with stu­ dents; professional accomplishments; activities; and senice to the community and to Wilkes. DARTE CENTER ENDOWMENT: Established in 1987 bv Edward Darling and his daughter Dorothy Darling Mangdsdorf. (criteria TO BE ESTABLISHED) FENNER/ARCADIA ENDOWMENT: An endowment to support the annual purchase of an enhancement for Fenner Hall. �EndowedFlwS, Scholarships. &CHAIR WECKESSER HALL ENDOWMENT: Building donated in 1956 to Wilkes by FrederickJ. W'cckesser. JAMES JONES LITERARY SOCIETY: Administered by thc English Department to award a fellowship to an author of a first novel in progress. ROSENN LECTURE SERIES: Established by former law clerks, and in honor, ofJudge Max Rosenn. Its purpose is to provide Wilkes with annual lecturers who are nationally recognized as speakers, leaders and authorities in law and thc humanities. ROBERT S. CAPIN CHAIR: Established to provide support for a distinguished academician in accounting. TOM BIGLER DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS: This endowed chair was created by friends of Tom Bigler. Thc successor (upon Toms retirement) is to be a media professional or invited academician. LESTER SAIDMAN, M.D. ENDOWED CHAIR: Established t provide support for a distinguished academician in one of thc ° health science disciplines at Wilkes. Thc Saidman Chair will provide financial support for a distinguished academician in one of lh health science disciplines (biology, chemistry, physics, psycholo^. etc.) and which constitutes a requirement of the pre-medical eun riculum at Wilkes. Appointment to thc Saidman Chair will be f0 one-semester term every two years. Endowed scholarships as well as other endowment opportunitiesghtphilanthropists a chance to honor someone and help Wilkes University students in many ways. An endowed scholarship offers immediate Jinancial assistance to current students and provides future giving options for other donors. A minimum gift of S35.1W establishes (m endowed scholarship; a $2,500 minimum gift establishes an annual scholarship. For information on endowed scholarships and other endowment opportunities, contact Dawn Atwater-Haight, Vice President for Advancement at (570) 408-4300, or Evclvnc Topjo; Manager of Research & Donor Relations at (570) 408-4309. MARKS OF EXCELLENCE Urban Studies Center 1A fiikes is in the final stages of an effort to estab­ lish an Urban Studies Center that will provide research, analysis and consultation in support of the revitalization in Wilkes-Barre and other cities. The Center's primary mission will be to help reinvigorate Wilkes-Barre into a thriving place to live and work by providing intellectual capital, analysis and best practice thinking to its problems and opportunities. In addition, the center will be proactive in bringing together key constituencies from the area and beyond to develop a vision and an action plan for their efforts. The revitalization of Wilkes-Barre will serve as a test case for the Urban Center. Within five years the Center will become self-sustaining through marketing its services to other cities and regions. The University has secured a portion of the seed funding to establish the center, and is seeking to attract additional financial supporters to help underwrite the first several years of operation. The project was initiated through a gift from Wilkes alumnus Bill Montague '68 and his wife, Susan. Recognizing their inextricable link to downtown Wilkes-Barre, College Misericordia, King's College, Luzerne County Community College and Penn State Wilkes-Barre are partnering in the effort to establish and operate the center. "The first five years of the center's operation will be a critical time of outreach and growth," said Wilkes University Vice President for Advancement Dawn Atwater-Haight "By partnering with those who are passionate about rebuilding this region, we hope to provide the funding necessary to secure the center's long-term success." The concept was the topic of a March 27 Wilkes University President's Breakfast during which nationally rec- F w A I k I li Th/epVlta"ZatlOn eXpert Dr'John Gilderbloom (pictured above, center, with Trustee Eugene Roth XXdown* T n?m Gilm0Ur and Bi" and Susan Montague) outlined the success of a center in revitalizing downtown Louisville, Kentucky. �Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Wilkes University Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 www. wilkes. edu WILKES UNIVERSITY Tfie power of independent thinking0 Change Service Requested Im IIlullillimlliiltilml li I ii Him illiillmiillllllrlll #BYNSDPG #0001 6993 5# Mr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Ford 203 West Main Street Nanticoke. PA 18634-1406 � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/27dab61f27dc4d8eb51b118435d49c66.pdf 8c578764c1899f9895b44114853986c6 PDF Text Text driven to the succeed emergence of entrepreneurship J �TO® w T' I 1 I ur IN HER OWN WORDS uu lODWODW I COMING HOME Dlr., Marketing Communications 9 Take a well-deserved day off of work and brin^^TOptain * and crew tn this once-a-year event last year, the young alumni stole the show. This time its anyone’s game. Go for the top prize or show oft your skills in the Hole-in-One or Longest Shot competitioas.The winner of the Hole-in-One scores a free vacation! If you or your company would like to become a spon­ sor, give the Alumni Relations Office a call $90 charge includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, attitude adjustment hour, dinner and prizes. $25 for cocktails and dinner only. Registration -10 am. Shotgun Start 11 azn. V 5: the Woods* Happy Hour Drinks and dancing are on the menu at the Woodland s Inn and Resort for the happy hour to end all happy hours from 530-830 pm. What better way to kick off Homecoming Weekend than with your friends and a live WCLH broadcast? Dinner About Town for the Men of Ashley Half Join the men of Ashley Hall at 730 pm. for a special gettogether on the town. Dutch treat •'•r >n Hie A'jibmo Festival Stop by the Henry Student Center ballroom from &-8p.m. and watch Watercolor Impressionist Tim Weaver, as he creates an original Wilkes University piece. One lucky attendee will take home the framed and matted painting, valued at $600. Silent auction, food and beverages, $25. ;" ‘oihe VPA Student WWBOMllUt uOMyHWWpWWiL The Alumni Association will sponsor the final round of the Wdkes University Department of Visual and Performing Arts Student Performance Competition at 7 pm. in Ihe Dorothy Alissa M. Antosh '91 John SeiUinger Associate Editors Wendy Stout Jean Pa l Wendy Stout Christina Tondnck "98 Art Direction/Design Photography __ JfiOjj P L] B“1Jj Mark Gotasjcwski Curtis Saonck Photography Jenny Eddy Photography Kramer Photography Merisel P. Toney Red Banck Photography Him si h § i Hi :J. 131 liug Printing provided by 11 IP I President Wilkes University I rJ Reflections by Alaru Inemer Unigrapti'C Coor Ccpo-aioo Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Maraveno Loescnke VP for Advancement VP for Finance and Operations EoCOA/o iM Vaughn A. Sliinkuii '01 Senior Editor Sports Editor Milestones Editor DoV.fi Atwater-Haight Scott Byers Send your (eecback. comments, suggestions, story ideas, milestones to: Wilkes Universe Marketing Communicatiocs Wilkes Un-versity P.O. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 League Baseball Star Kevm Gryboski ^5 at the Friday Night Frolic SESSS? House from 8-11 p.m. S10. 1-80O-W1LKES-U(945-5378), ext 4772 (570) 408-7813 rax un.verseQv.iies.edu WILKES UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President William J. Golaswortriy, Jr '76 First Vice President Gartidd Jones '72 Second Vico President Charles Butler '83 Secretary Dr. Ann M. Williams '74 Treasurer Tracy Gotyco-Zarota 'SO WILKES UNIVERSITY ALUMNI RELATIONS Start the day off right with breakfast, while catching up with your favorite faculty and staff. Hear about happenings at the University and meet the new President. S10. Henry Student Center hallrnnrn 9—10:3Qam. Director Assistant Director Secretary G.O.LD. Coordinator All G.0.LD. (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni are invited to enroll in Wilkes 101 — the Second Annual A.S.A.P. (Alumni Supporting Admissions Program) Information Session at 9 a.m. in the Miller Meeting Room, second floor of the Henry Student Center. “Professors" Erica Trowbridge and Dara Coslett will teach you things you never knew about Wilkes as well as all the ins and outs of becoming an Admissions Ambassador. If you're interested, call Erica (trowbrid@wilkes.edu) at 1-800WILKES-U, ext 4136, or Dara (coslett@wilkes.edu) at ext. 4466. Stacy Smu'CrwitZ '93 Sherry Wngnt Gail Williams Erica TtowtrxJge '00 w WIDE-EYED FRESHMEN RUNNING TO CLASS. Seniors sporting extra large coffees. Deans arriving first on campus. Professors carrying books under both arms. Streets packed with cars parked bumper to bumper. Yep, the school years officially begun. This September, Wilkes welcomed its largest freshman class in more than 10 years — 494 young adults ready to take on academia and take over campus. It’s quite a sight to behold. But you don’t have to take my word for it. You’ll feel the excitement and energy for yourself when you come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, October 25th 27th. On Friday night, Wilkes’ own major league baseball star Kevin Gryboski 95, pitcher for ihe Atlanta Braves, will be the guest of honor at a special Friday Night Frolic in the Alumni House. Kevin has generously agreed to sign autographs and lake pictures. So bring the kids! On Saturday, get to Ralston Field early so you can be one of the first to enter the new “tailgate tent,” which wall be set up on the practice football field. The all-inclusive tent will offer an all-you-can-eat menu with hot and cold (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) drinks. The tent will open at 11 a.m. and close at the end of halftime. After the game, meet up with your friends at Murray’s for the Fifth Quarter, or at Cafe Rouge for Jazz n Java. If you belonged to a special group while you were at Wilkes and you'd like to reunite with your friends over Homecoming Weekend, the Alumni Office can help. The Communications alumni as well as graduates from Biology; Chemistry, and the Health Sciences and the men of Ashley Hall are going to do just that. Saturday night, separate celebrations will be held to recognize WCLHs 30ih anniversary and to honor Dr. Les Turoczi, who retired in May after a remarkable 30-year career at Wilkes. On Friday, the men of Ashley Hall are going out for a night on the town and on Saturday, their special get-together begins at 5:30 p.m. Speaking of signing up, if you plan to bring your captain and crew to the annual golf tournament at Item Temple, make your reservation now. The tournament limit is 144 golfers and spots get taken quickly I played for the first time last year and can honestly say 1 had the time of my life. I’m not good at all. but being on the course with the rest of my Wilkes family was so special.. .and hilarious! You could hear us laughing four holes awayl> I Sec you at Homecoming, j2uu5(l WILKES UNIVERSITY Alissa Tiii’ pwtvr of indiTi ii.I.’iil lltlnktitd Volume 9. Issue 2 This isn’t your mother's, father's, or even your old campus any­ more. Changes, like the addition of the magnificent Henry Student Center, the warm, welcoming greenway, and the million-dollar restoration of Kirby Hall are awesome. Take a campus tour, at 9:30 or 10 a.m., and see for yourself. Tours leave from the upper lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darle Center. Wa i-i UNvdfwty h an a»fc|x-.mk’«ii»»«uwn ot tyqi«i ixhKHtaan uMVMcd t.i .... I: II.. I.n.lillh ii In i l v . .. .. .. .i ll-vllx . J.WI ..n.-. .'Hlt.i'lc . ,«•> p>og:,jn. ItaUnM ir.1ypii>.-ik lltstiludimnwillltec I. will ;• . Jryli* rj.’i.x.-Ji.I.r.b. t.i •irl'M-kv’« ••t.. . A< iyi..-.-h . I.J.-.-1 . .iit--..'i-i.l ixir . ,i »1. . M |x -•> 1 h ji.vli *>■. •’ - ••'"‘i- :!iil...f.l .<■•!..-I.iltiHrivvlluit-. I.uilllr’.^:wUihn .ntr-lovl ty t ti' rr.igi-.iatil JlmU <'- ■•JtyKni-iKi tr..'t a-’ -v>* tM«'-xy ->. "t l-«v <y ll>ll l.r.«>■ nr>Pl«dl n->>>..'.1 ..III'' all..* I' a.’||' Uv> i>"l t.uxtrtsll'i’iV''’ SI1'••‘V ■ ■ ,.'i-i t i •( t'-.vljnni. ........ Jliur.v«'i-ill i- ' 1 vi iiwinch I udiudienttd by ffistmgmshed WrlkesTerforming art. alumni. Fuel up your cheering sections with some hot food and cold bev­ erages under the new tailgate tent, which will ho located on the practice football field. The tent will be open from 11 a.m. through the end of halftime. Enjoy some good old-fashioned camaraderie �while you wart for the Colonels to take on the Moravian Greyhounds at 1 p.m. There will be plenty of games for ttetafc. too. so bundle them up and hrmg them to Homecoming Mffi. (S10 entrance to the iood/beet tent gets you a souvenir mug. Children 5-12 years of age • ffi and Children under age 5—free. Please note that the cost tor entry into the football game is $4 for adults. S2 for students and senior citizens, and FREE for children under 6 years. Tickets must be purchased al the gale in addition to the Tailgate Tent) Note; Those of eh Keep the game going tor another quarter and another Wilkes Umveraty tradition.. .at Murray s Inn where the drinks are cold and tne hors d’oeuvres are FREE' Check out the newest hangout tor Wilkes coffee enthusiasts Slide into a comfy couch, warm up with a great cup of java, and listen to some cool jazz by Le Nouveau Krewe (5-7pjn, 9-11pjn.) at Cafe Rouge, m the Midtown Village. Wilkes alumni and friends will be offered an eclectic selection of food and beverage specials after the game The Sordom Art Gallery, Stark Learning Center. 150-180 South River Street Presents the Maslow Collection. Reception from 5-7 p.m. <i Tire men of Ashley Hail will be 'seizing the weekend' with a special reunion dinner filled with fun and lighthearted chatter beginning at 7 pan. $45 Nesbitt Room, 2nd floor. Marts Center. .2902. . _ : - . * Come join your friends and former classmates in a gala Wilkes Alumni Band and Chorus Concert as Frank Hydash. Jr. '94. choral conductor, and Andrew Koloiejchick '91. band director, lead the ensembles in performances of some old favorites. Current members of the Wilkes Chapter of C-MENC will work with Bruce Phair 73, managing director of the Wilkes Darte Center, to coordinate the event The concert will be presented at 8 p.m. in the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts. A reception will follow, hosted by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, All alumni who participated in chorus or band are welcome to join Andy and Frank in this celebration of our art as we come together to do what we do best—make music! If you are interested in participating in this event, please write to Ellen Flint (flint@wilkes.edu), faculty site coordinator. Be sure to indicate your current marling address, your choice of ensemble, year of graduation from Wilkes, and instrument or voice part (for inclusion in the program). Ellen will send copies of the music and a rehearsal schedule to each participant afterthe guest conductors have finalized the repertoire selectiot KSVr: rnday, October IB, 2002. aduates at tne reunion dinnerto celebrate the 30th anmversar ofWCLH at 530 p.m. Find out what your former DJs. station m alities are doing now. Henry Studen Center ballroom 630 pan. Cocktails. 7 pan. Dnmer-midmgfit & 7 includes dinner and beverages. After more than 30 years as a professor and chairperson m the Biology. Chemistry, and Health Sciences Division, Dr. les Turoczi retired at the dose tri the 2991-2002 academic year. Share your memories and wish ban well at a special dinner to honor Les. one of Wilkes many favorite family memoers. 630 pjo, Hah of Fame Room 214,2nd Floor. Marts Center. $50. Wilkes alumni r of the Dorothy beginning at 7 pun tx- Art1 SUNDAY,OCTOBER 27 Brunch is Served W^ss v-icry & Join current Wilkes University students tor brunch in the Henry Student Center's Cuscela Memorial Dining Room from 10:30 a.nt-2 pan. Dutch Treat 1-SS-W3KES-U Drop by the Alumni House from 11a.m. - Noon to discuss igram plans for the pharmacy alumni. Light refreshments II be- available RSVP: Friday, October 18,2002. See the Maslow Collection... Again ■ Feast your eyes on an work which will be o<> display Dickson Dane Center for ■■ - k - The Sordom Art Gallery Presents the Maslow Collection Stark Learning Center, 150-180 South River Street from Noon-430 p.m. Selections from the Maslow Collection October 25 - December 15,2002 Ulis exhibition will feature selected masterworks from the Maslow Collection, a private contemporary art collection based in Scranton, PA The exhibition will feature six artists and two divergent irgent tendencies in painting of the late 1980s figurative work of postmodern and 1990s — Lthe ’„"„ __ !_____ --------------J_... artists, Jane Hammond, Robert Cumming and James Beerman, and the nonrepresentational work of Willy Heeks, Terry Winters, and Melissa Meyer. This is a rare opportunity to view and study a comprehensive cross-section of recent trends in contemporary American art Accompanied by an illustrated catalogue. Join fellow volleyball teammates from 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room, 214, Marts Center for a relaxing luncheon ,\7: re the big game at 2 p.m. vs. Elizabethtown. $15. RSVP: Friday, October 18,2002. WILKES UMVEBSTY ALUSSS ^<4^- -1 ■ 7JL 1 ■ JL|/II, Prl L Ju' V.'LKeS IFj'.’SSf 1i Jtlight: Hires and Retirees hello to a new Provost and goodbye to some beloved faculty. 1!a» • l| £& 10 honor Coach RceseS Field Hockey vs. FDU-Florham Football vs. Moravian Scatti, Wilkes is supplying employers’ demands by setting its undergraduate and graduate students up to capitalize on opportunities overlooked by others. • alumni@wilkes,i Women's Soccer vs. King's College ttrecfc: Profile: Encouraging the Entrepreneurial Spirit ■ tiUki.'is COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR TEAMS Presidss first Vise President Second Vca Preside COLONS s association news Marriages, births, promotions, 'oh my! 26 IN MEMORIAM Remembering those we lost. “ nies— t^steFc^' otNMhesstern Fennsyfo"'5’3^ NfrBumFre Retardant—a1*1 M (joq.M3xfafto’s f1»tetA«d» . McW-'j’ 5S>rs, p-rU-tS??-■ - - ______________ _ �universe Dir., Marketing Communications Vaughn A. Shmkis "91 Senior Editor AJism M. Antosh '91 Sports Editor John Seitzmger Milestones Editor Wendy Stout Associate Editors Jean Pan Wendy Stout cnristino Tondrrex ’93 Art Direction/Doslgn Photography Marx Goteszewste Curtis Sa:omex Photography Jenny Eddy Photograpny Kramer Photograpny M cruel P Touoy Ren Ban-cx Photograpny Reflections try A'ana Inemer Printing provided by President Wilkes University Provost VP for Advancement VP for Finance and Operations Unxpaph c Cote.' Corporation Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Maravene Loescnko Dawn Atwater-Ha-gnt Scott Byers Send your feeaarcx. comments suggestions. Story ideas, miestones to. Wilkes Universe Marketing Communications Wilkes Unversrty P.O Box 111 WJxes-Barre, PA 18766 1-800-WILKES-U (945-5378), ext 4772 (570)408-7813 fax universeGv.Tik.cs.edu WILKES UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS stole the show. This time it's anyone’s game. Go for the top prize or show off your skills in the Hole-in-One or Longest Shot competitioas-The winner of the Hole-in-One scores a free vacation! If you or your company would like to become a spon­ sor. give the Alumni Relations Office a call. $90 charge includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, attitude adjustment hour, dinner and prizes. $25 for cocktails and dinner only. Registration -10 am., Shotgun Start Haan. and Resort for the happy hour to end all happy hours from 530-830 p.m. What better way to kick off Homecoming Weekend than with your friends and a live WCLH broadcast? Dinner Abet1th Gc ftc- P/ 51; of Ashley Hail Join the men of Ashley Hall at 730 pan. for a special gettogether on the town. Dutch treat Stop by the Henry Student Center ballroom from 6-8pan. and watch Watercolor Impressionist, Tim Weaver, as he creates an ungual Wilkes University piece. One lucky attendee will take homo the framed and matted painting, valued at $600. Silent auction, food and beverages, $25. A StudcfH WiiuT- Associa''on will sponsor the final round of the SMen, p"T',y Departmen'01 V,lual Performing Arts President • IT L G p Wiliam J. Gooswxxthy. Jr. ’76 First Vice President Gartieio Jones 72 Second Vice President Charles Butter'59 11 Dr. Ann M WJoms 74 Tracy Gory eo-Zaroj ’SO WILKES UNIVERSITY ALUMNI RELATIONS Start the day off right with breakfast, while catching up with yourfavorite faculty a"dstaffpHe" University and meet the new President. S10. Henry atuuent Center ballroom 9-1030am. ■ ■■ i Director Assistant Director Secretary G.O.L.D. Coordinator Stacy Smutewtz ’93 Sherry Wnght Gail WJ-iams Enca Trowtxidge ’00 ■ w Center. "Professors" Erica Trowbridge and Dara Coslett wil teach you things you never knew about Wilkes as well as all the ins and outs of becoming an Admissions Ambassador. If you're interested, call Erica (trowbrid@wilkes.edu) at 1-800WILKES-U, ext 4136, or Dara (coslett@wilkes.edu) at ext. 4466. WILKES UNIVERSITY Alissa Volume 9, Issue 2 Fuel up your cheering sections with some hot food and cold bev­ erages under the new tailgate tent, which will be located on the practice football field. The tent will be open from 11 a.m. through the end of halftime. 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Yep, the school year’s officially begun. This September, Wilkes welcomed its largest freshman class in more than 10 years — 494 young adults ready to take on academia and take over campus. It’s quite a sight to behold. But you don’t have to take my word for it. You’ll feel the excitement and energy7 for yourself when you come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, October 25th 27th. On Friday night, Wilkes’ own major league baseball star Kevin Gryboski ’95, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, will be the guest of honor at a special Friday Night Frolic in the Alumni House. Kevin has generously agreed to sign autographs and take pictures. So bring the kids! On Saturday, get to Ralston Field early so you can be one of the first to enter the new “tailgate tent,” which will be set up on the practice football field. The all-inclusive tent will offer an all-you-can-eat menu with hot and cold (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) drinks. The tent will open at 11 a.m. and close at the end of halftime. After the game, meet up with your friends at Murray’s for the Fifth Quarter, or at Cafe Rouge for Jazz ’n Java. If you belonged to a special group while you were at Wilkes and you'd like to reunite with your friends over Homecoming Weekend, the Alumni Office can help. The Communications alumni as well as graduates from Biology; Chemistry, and the Health Sciences and the men of Ashley Hall are going to do just that. Saturday night, separate i celebrations will be held to recognize WCLHs 30th anniversary7 and to honor Dr. Les Turoczi, who retired in May after a remarkable 30-year career at Wilkes. On Friday, the men of Ashley Hall are going out for a night on the town and on Saturday, their special get-together begins at 5:30 p.m. Speaking of signing up, if you plan to bring your captain and crew to the annual golf tournament at Irem Temple, make your reservation now. The tournament limit is 144 golfers and spots get taken quickly. I played for the first lime last year and can honestly say I had the time of my life. I’m not good at all, but being on the course with the rest of my Wilkes family was so special.. .and hilarious! You could hear us laughing four holes away! I!I Sec you at Homecoming, Tlir pom of independent tfiink'iiw" This isn't your mother's, father's, or even your old campus any­ more. Changes, like the addition of the magnificent Henry Student Center, the warm, welcoming greenway, and the million-dollar restoration of Kirby Hall are awesome. Take a campus tour, at 930 or 10 a.m., and see for yourself. Tours leave from the upper lobby of the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. COMING HOME �alumni accolades ALUMNI ACCOLADES J. Ti THE POWER OF THE EDUCATED WILKES WOMAN By Wendy Stout "Attending BiffC;yaswondcrful...|l ■~ir £ Graham, would not have even considered marrying her if she had not been enrolled in higher education. Though Grahams brothers pursued higher education. Grahams father felt it unnecessary for his daughter. Thanks to her mothers determination, however. Graham attended BUJC, which was inexpensive at about S10 per semester hour. The school did not have dormitories then, so she walked from the Heights 5 section of Wilkes-Barre. r HELEN 'PEG" COATS GRAHAM '39 THOUGH FEMALE STUDENTS COMPRISE 5 i jF TOD AY S FULL-TIME STUDENT BODY AT WILKES, THE BALANCE WAS NOT always EVEN. When Wilkes was Bucknell L'rc.er-i-; J ar.: ar College, female students were few. The desirr for a degree enabled these women and the th: asands who have followed to s’reuh beyond their goals and I B 'Attending BUJC was wonderful,” explained Graham. "I majored in English and had an excellent broad-based liberal arts education. I am so grateful Her interests centered on music and science, specifically nursing. Then-Biolo . Professor Dr. Charles Reif altered ®' Bartuskas career path by urging her t0 consider medicine. She soon became president of the Pre-Med Club as its only female member. “The individual attention I received at BUJC gave me a strong preparation for pursuing medicine. You could have a oneon-one education and you weren’t just a number,” Bartuska remembered. “It pre­ pared me for life, music, and medicine.” While her husband Anthony was in the military, Bartuska attended the changed my life.” She set her sights on a library career, but after graduating from BUJC and Womens Medical College of Pennsylvania (which became Hahnemann Medical College and is now Drexel College of Medicine). Dr Farley followed her career path and even attended her graduation. Maryville College in Tennessee, she returned to Wilkes-Barre, where as fate would have it, she met the man she would She became a professor, heading the Section on Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the Medical College of many or. a blind date. settling in Austin, Texas, where she worked Pennsylvania (formerly Allegheny University of the Health Sciences). Mother of six and grandmother of as a librarian. As a ministers wife, she was not expected to work. But at the nine, Bartuska received an honorary doctorate of science from Wilkes in 1997 that 1 was able to go to college. It really The Grahams moved frequency before time, most librarians were women and paid serve as pcrfui forces in their fields. Each alumna anpbed her degree dilfcrent!; — nether :o achieve dreams lead her fielu. eu -cate ethers, bring according to their level of degree earned. After an illustrious 30 year career as a librarian, Graham retired. She has three children, five grandchildren, and four . ' - r . , rhNi word. Here j.’u a fe .-. of their stories. great grandchildren. DORIS (GORKA) BARTUSKA '49 JUANITA (PATIENCE) MOSS '58 EDUCATING A GENERATION Juanita (Patience) Moss ’58 Author/Retired Teacher, Alexandria, Virginia Like several of her female high school classmates, Juanita Patience applied to nursing programs following high school, while others set their sights on marriage or worked as secretaries. Patience decided on the medical tech­ nology' program at Wilkes. Roughly 75% of her classmates were male, many just returning from World War II. At the lime, she was the only African-American stu­ dent on campus, where she fell that Wilkes prepared her to be competitive in a fair environment. Patience married husband Edward Moss and took a break from Wilkes, but she was determined to return because, as an African-American woman, she fell she needed a college education to be successful. Also inspired by Dr. Reif, she fell in love with biology' and chose to teach. Hired by the Bloomfield School District in New Jersey, Moss taught 10th grade biology' for 33 years. After retiring from the classroom, Moss penned Created to Be Free, a fictionalized account of Crowder Patience, her great grandfather, a runaway slave who joined a Civil War regiment. LEADING HER FIELD achieving a dream Helen -Peg- iGoulcy Graham 39 f- ..nJ lul-ranun, Ginynn Texas ■ ' ‘ ■ B -r-. 1ll hl: :. Junior College l.FiLJC) quite literally dunged the course of Helen -peg” '‘Coatey Grahams Irfe She says that her husband. Reverend Rol>;n L Doris (Gorka) Bartuska '49 BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER Professor Emerita, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Roya Fahmy Swartz '83 Peace Advocate/Act less. Washington, D.C. As a child, Roya Fahmy peeked into a Wilkes classroom where her father was teaching. A lew short years later, she found herself on the other side ol the door. A first-generation college student, Doris G. Bartuska M.D., credits her family with encouraging her from an early age to attain an education beyond high-school. One of only three women in the entire summer o?.-.sion, Bartuska enrolled at Bl JJC. 2 From an early age, she wanted to attend Wilkes because it fell like home. Her parents took her to theater produc­ tions and she attended Wilkes’ theater summer camp. “I enjoyed the freedom al Wilkes to lake a variety of classes, meet different people, and evolve — experiences that prepared me for adapting io new situa­ tions," she explained. Early on, Fahmy realized her life’s ambition would be to help heal people through the arts. Following graduation, Fahmy attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and acted in Los Angeles. When she and husband Daniel Swartz moved to Washington. D.C., she joined New Horizons, which brings drama produc­ tions to Childrens Hospital patients, and Seeds of Peace, where war-area children undergo conflict resolution classes incor­ porating drama. Post-9/11, Swartz created Visions of Tolerance, a program using creative arts among youth of different cultures. She also appeared in the play “The Apostate,” about Middle Eastern conflict. Swartz, w’ho earned an M.S.W. from the University of Maryland, now focuses on her three-year-old daughter, believing that education takes on a variety of forms and continues throughout life. "1 enjoyed die freedom at Wilkes to lake a variety of classes, meet different peo­ ple, and evolve — experi­ ences that prepared me for adapting to new situations." ROYA FAHMY SWARTZ '83 COMPETING IN THE BUSINESS WORLD Emma DeMarco ‘02 International Businesswoman, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Educational opportunities drove Emma DeMarcos mother to pull up stakes and move her family from Puerto Rico to California. Rebuilding her life there, DeMarco earned an associates degree. Though she dreamed of an international sales and law­ career. she joined the Army Reserves to develop leadership skills and eam money for more education. oro i 4 EMMA DEMARCO '02 After serving in German); DeMarco began the evening International Business Program at Wilkes and joined die 300 Field Hospital as a Dietitian Technician. “Wilkes had the only program with a good, intense international business pro­ gram and an understanding of non-traditional students," she says. Following her senice in Operation Desert Storm. DeMarco made her most difficult decision, a separation from her family members w ho relocated to the W est Coast. She felt compelled to return to tinish the degree she started wars earlier, And to compete in the business w ot’d. slice needed that bachelors degree Inlact. her promotion depended on it Since >he joined Koehler Bright Star. Inc m international sties have grown from 0 to 17% of overall silos Promoted, to Director of International Sales. DeMarco feels hei pivlessional hie is only just beginning t> I �alumni happenings ASSOCIATION NEWS WRESTLERS PACK THE GYM TO HONOR COACH REESE By Stacy Smulowitz TAKE A BOW! By Dawn Atwater-Haight—Vice President for Advancement A special thanks to author who donated to this —i event. Michael W Armstrong ’61 Black Horse Foundation John E. Butts ‘68 Cardinale & DiMauro, LLC Central Penn Nursing Care Inc. Fred R. Crouse '63 Louis D. Davis, Jr '60 Robert A. Dwyer 75 Howard E. Ennis, Jr. 35 David S. Fantini ’9-? Eric I. Feldman Edward J. Finn 78 Michael J. Glancey ’69 Frank M. Henry Seymour Holtzman ’57 " CONSIDER YOURSELF PINNED.” THESE WORDS COULD BE HEARD OVER AND OVER AGAIN LN THE HENRY STUDENT CENTER THE MORNING OF THE WRESTLING REUNION. As part of an elaborate registration process, 130 former Wilkes wrestlers were each adorned with a commemorative pin and nametag which featured their own picture. After competing a short reunion "quiz.' they proceeded to the Marts Center to cele­ brate the 75th birthday of former coach John Reese, who holds the 3rd win­ ningest wrestling record in NCAA history. “Our reasons for coming back were two-fold: to see John and to see each other." said Joe Wiendl '69. "It was an ideal time to honor the man who put together such a quality program at our small school. As a private school, it was hard to bring and keep good athletes who could get a scholarship to play at larger school. Wilkes' wrestlers would have got­ ten lost at a large schools. John’s players blossomed because they had such a great coach. The people he helped over the years think so much of him." During the cocktail hour in the Hall of name Room, teammates saw each other for the first time in decades. There were hugs, laughs, and tears at every turn. The gym, decked out in blue and gold balloonsand decorations, was trans­ formed into a banquet hall. The walls were covered with photosand memorabilia from every year that Reese coached. nfter dinner, a short program featured remarks by current wrestling coach Al Zeflner 72andAlGrph ’4i,whoreada poem he wrote for Reese that spoke of his life and love of wrestling and friends ; took the stage and was joined by his family and friend;. who participated in a Hottie’s Restaurant AndrewJanquitto '80 G. GarfieldJones 72 Clayton J. Karambelas '49 Joseph E. Kiefer ’68 W David Lamiouth ’66 Majestic Systems, Inc. John Marfiajr. 70 Robert P. Matley 73 Andrew Matviak 70 emotion the times of great fun, the friends, or a special faculty member who made a difference for them. They know how to experience the joy, inner satisfaction and sense of peace that giving offers. Gifts may come from those who have millions or those who live paycheck to paycheck. The overwhelming success of ETF was directly related to all who make up the Wilkes family. Students supported the Senior Class Gift. Local businesses con­ tributed to the Community Business Campaign. Alumni and friends pushed the Wilkes Fund (formerly referred to as the Annual Fund) past its 5748,000 goal, with gifts totaling $850,496.93, as well as giving specifically to the capital campaign. Last year, Wilkes employees gave a record number of gifts to the University Family Campaign. Eighty-five percent of our workers gave their hard-earned money back to support Wilkes. This year, we are closing in on receiving gifts from 90% of our workforce. This is a milestone for institutional giving and is important in that it shows that the people who work here care. Others have not yet come to this point. They will forever feel insecure in the fear that they don’t have quite enough to give or that what they can give won’t make a difference. The truth is that every gift mat­ ters, no matter what the dollar amount is. Many others haven’t developed a philan­ thropic value system.. .yet. It is foreign to them to even consider a gift, even if they attended Wilkes on a scholarship that someone else provided. Somehow philan­ thropy doesn’t quite add up for them. But now back to Issy Edelstein. He gave because he believed his money would give opportunity to those who would not be able to receive an education without it. He believed that education is the key to a “better life.” Simply put, he cared. The joy of my job and the people who work in Development is not finishing a campaign, although it is nice. But actually the real joy comes from knowing there are people out there who care that much for others, and act on it. So. on behalf of President Gilmour, the entire Advancement staff, and Wilkes University, thank you. L> I Ed McDonald ‘69 Donald D. McFadden '56 Robert C. Morgan ’59 James Mulligan '85 Pioneer Equipment Rentals Gail M. Popple John G. Reese John Jeffrey Reese 76 Stephen J. Reto '85 Bill Robbins Robert Sislian, Inc. Basil Smith '60 Joseph C. Smith ’90 SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR ALUMNI AS A DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF WILKES UNIVERSITY’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, YOU ARE ENTITLED TO A NUMBER OF BENEFITS. To take advantage of them, or if you would like more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 1-800-WILKES-U, ext. 4130 or alumni@wilkcs.edu. CREDIT CARD PROGRAM Brian C. Thomas '82 Philip J. Torres ‘98 Arthur Travel & Sons First USA Bank program especially for Wilkes University alumni - card shows Wilkes “Flying W” logo. Anthony J. Turchclti '68 Video Entertainment Phis GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM Joseph A. Wiendl Joseph C. Wiendl '69 HOTEL DISCOUNT PLAN Your S.O.S. (Significant Organization Savings) card will save you 20% on any member of the Choice Hotels International including Sleep, Comfort, Clarion, Quality, Ridgeway, EconoLodge and Main Stay Suites. ALUMNI AWARD PROGRAM Richard Smith '81 W Brooke Yeager, 111 '64 arrwcomiumooHrM... THE BIG NEWS AROUND HERE IS THAT WILKES UNIVERSITY'S ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OPENED THEIR HEARTS AND THEIR CHECKBOOKS TO PUSH THE ENDOW THE FUTURE (ETF) CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PAST ITS S30 MILLION GOAL. I am happy to report that on May 31st, ETF officially closed out al S31 million. For this, I am supremely grateful. 1 want to tell you about one special gift. In the middle of March, on one of those bleak pre-spring days when ones hopes can start to plunge, we received a call from Allan Kluger, a local attorney and friend of Wilkes. He called to let us know that we were about to receive a substantial sum, close to $1 million from Issy Edelstein’s will. As we were to understand it, Mr. Edelstein had never attended Wilkes or had ever been involved in the life of the school. Why then did he give us such a wonderful gift? Every day I meet people who give or don’t give to Wilkes. Some people are pas­ sionate about their giving. They remember what Wilkes did for them personally or professionally. They remember with great Liberty Mutual Insurance Company ollcis a special discount lor alumni on auiomo bile and homeowners insurance. Most notable among these arc the Eugene S. Farley Memorial and the Distinguished Young Alumnus/a awards. ALUMNI CHAPTER ACTIVITIES Attend social events and take advantage of the networking opportunities in your area. LOCATOR SERVICES Watch lor the new "Web lor Alumni’* ai wiviv.irilhes.t'du featuring an on-line alumni directory and message board. WILKES UNIVERSE MAGAZINE “The Voice of Wilkes University Alumni” mailed to all our alumni free of charge. CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Seek guidance and assistance through the Career Services Office and. er \\ ith alumni assistance and mentoring. COLONELS* CLUB Season tickets arc available to your favorite sport with vour donation at cer­ tain giving levels. LIBRARY PRIVILEGES lust show the immature diploma that you receive alter graduation. I11 �association news ON CAMPUS GRAB THESE GOODES WHILE THEY LAST ALUMNI MENTORS ENHANCE COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM By Wendy Stout NEW ALUMNI DIRECTORY IS READY! A special thanks goes cut to everyone who offered thdr updates for the 2002 Alumni Directory The fully updated directory’ is finished and available fcr purchase. This list of Wilkes’ 25,000 alumni is available as a sofibound. hard­ bound and CD-Rcm version. Order yours by calling the Harris Customer Service Department at 1-800-877-6554. Pricelist Softbourd version: $69.99+S&H Hardbound \ ersicn: $ 79,99 + S&H CD-Rum version: $79.99+S&H * Combination of eitherfor $20 extra* Suf(bound & CD-Pdjm: $89.99 + S&H Hardbound & CD-Pcm: $99.99 + S&H WHAT'S COOKIN’? Buy the new ColaneU Culinary Gc&dcs Cookbook tofind oul Brought to you by the Alumni Associations Cookbook Comminee, the 359-page softbound book features secret recipes donated by members of the Wilkes family Even a number of our country’s top cc-lebrities shared thdr down home favorites with us: Mrs, Joe Patemo’s Antipasto Phyllis Mundys Artichoke Pana Salad (PA Slate. Representative) Janet Leigh's Chocolate Cake 6 Laura Bushs Cowboy Cookies Jay Lenos Unde Louies Chicken Wings Marinara Steven Kings Lunchtime Gloop Barbara Lemmonds Burgundy Beans (wife ofPA Slate Senator Charles Lemmond,Jr) Bill Cosby's Mouth-Watering Bread Pudding Troy Aikmans Rice and Pecan Casserole Norman Mailers Stuffed Mushrooms Tom Ridges Fresh Mushroom Soup Dennis Bonvies Hamburger Soup (former W-B/Scranton Penguin) Paul Ankas Warm Scallops and Avocado Salad Cookbooks are S10 each. To place your order, call the Alumni Office at 1-800W1LKES-U, ext. 4130 or email your order to alumm@wilkes.edu. motorcycles and trailers do not qualify for this plate, and personalized plates are not issued under this program. A one-time S35 fee (separatefrom the annual registration renewal fee) is charged for each plate. A portion of the fee goes to support the Alumni AssociationFor an application, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-WILKES-U, ext 4130. MOVE OVER PARKER BROTHERS, IT'S WILKESOPOLY! Patterned after the Brothers’ popular Monopoly board game, Wilkesopoly was conceptualized by the Wilkes Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team. It features 20 Wilkes-Barre businesses and eight Wilkes affiliate groups. To win, simply build businesses with customers and clientele and avoid bankruptcy. DISPLAY YOUR PRIDE Add a Wilkes License Plate to Your Ride As a graduate of Wilkes University, you are invited to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Special Organization (license) Plate Program. Plates emblazoned with the phrase “Wilkes University Alumni” and the famous flying “W" are currently available for passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a registered gross weight of 9,000 pounds or less. Unfortunately, Players can land on squares sponsored by Bartikowsky Jewelers, Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, and the YMCA. Instead of going to jail, unlucky players land in Wilkes-Barre court. Printed by Pride Distributors, Inc., Wilkesopoly is $25 (plus $2 shipping on handling), with proceeds benefitlingSlPEorder, call 1-800-WILKES-U 4120‘1 SOME OF THE TOP PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERTS, PHOTOJOURNALISTS, AND ADVERTISING PROFESSIONALS TOOK THEIR PLACE AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS TO SHOW WHAT WAITS FOR CURRENT AND PROSPECTIVE WILKES STUDENTS IN THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS WORLD. “Our students begin to forge relation­ ships with these speakers and see them as great contacts who can offer enormous insight into the world of work,” said Andrea Frantz, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Coordinator of the Tom Bigler High-School Journalism Conference. This year’s conference brought many alumni back to campus, showing the 220 high school students the achievements possible with a Wilkes education. Wayne Henninger ’89, founder and owner of the public relations agency Stately Wayne Manor, of Silver Spring, Md., relayed to conference goers and Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall’s PR Agency class his experiences owning a PR firm and writing for ESPN — The Magazine and Sports Business Journal. Henninger praised current students’ hands-on learning. “1 Wilkes’ student-run PR group] Zebra Communications is an amazing organization and the work they do is outstanding," he said. Will Taylor ’00 agreed with the importance of co-curncular activities. “That’s where you learn to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom," he explained. Taylor, former editor at NBA TV, covered spons media. Gary Fabiano ’89, also a former speak­ er in Frantz’s classes, addressed interna­ tional photojournalism and his coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian War. “In my Research Methods class and at the Conference, he communicated a passion for knowing the world that no book could ever fully reflect,” said Frantz. “Students walk out of his sessions wide-eyed.” Tom Zuback ’89, a celebrity/event photojoumalist and film set photographer, offered first-hand insight into the practical issues of freelancing. CONNECTIONS THAT LAST, CURRICULUM THAT EVOLVES The booming Communication Studies Program is indicative of the quality of its faculty and staff, who encourage alumni to maintain ties with Wilkes. Students take pride in the attention they receive and rely’ on faculty for career guidance, “Without their knowledge, career advice, and believing in me, I wouldn’t be as successful as 1 am today” affirmed Taylor. In 1999, the department began a curricular review geared to prepare graduates for a highly competitive job market. Department concentrations include rhetoric and public communica­ tion, organizational communication and public relations, telecommunications, and journalism. “Our alumni and current students have played major roles in the growth of the program,” explained Elmes-Crahall. From day one, students can assume responsibilities in the Shelburne Telecommunications Studio, the WCLH radio station, and The Beacon weekly news­ paper. She further explained that majors enroll in “advanced” courses, applying theo­ ry to “real world” co-curriculars, including a literary magazine, Zebras account teams, original television shows, or public service announcements. This first-hand knowledge gives Wilkes graduates an edge over their peers in the professional world. “Many internship supervisors and employers tell us Communication students have the equivalent of 1-2 years full-time experience by the time they graduate.” said Elmes-Crahall. About one-quarter of our students go directly to graduate school. Clearly, Wilkes graduates can compete for jobs and admission to graduate programs across the country.” I*. I LEE MORRELL '92,, ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR AND HEAD OF CONSUMER AUTOMOTIVE PRACTICE FOR EDELMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS WORLDWIDE. IN LOS ANGELES, ’TOOK OVER ELMES-CRAHALL'S ADVANCED PR CLASS TO DISCUSS ADVERTISING. �ON CAMPUS effects of food-hoarding animals such as A Note from the Chair This past year has been one of significant change for the Division of Biology; Chemistry and H.-nith Sciences. Dr. Les Turoczi has retired after 30 years of sen-ice, 22 as chair. Fortunately for all of us. he has agreed to continue to work with our senior research students and to advise our premedical scholars on a part-time basis. As so often in the past, a great many improvements and initiatives were implemented under Dr. Turoczis able leadership. We are particularly excited about our new state-of-the-art bioinformatics laboratory; a new 50-k greenhouse, a new media center, a Molecular Structure Lab in Chemistry, our new chapter of Beta. Beta, Beta, the National Biological Honor Society, new affiliations in the health sciences, two new chemistrv faculty, and 51.5 million in current research and educational grams. Above all, we are most proud of our students and graduates, whose accomplishments in sci­ ence and medicine continue to sei the standard. In dedication to Dr. Turoczis long sendee, we proudly share with you just a few of the Divisions recent successes. — Dr Michael A. Steele GENOMICS RESEARCH FACILITY TO HONOR DR. LES TUROCZI The Biology and Chemistry departments, in collaboration with the Advancement Division, are proud to announce plans for the development of a Genomics Research Center to honor Dr. Turoczfc many years of service. The facility will aid faculty and student research efforts as well as various instructional activities. Techniques and tools developed for the human genome project today allow the study of living organisms in ways that were previously unimaginable. Training in the use and capabilities of these cutting-edge techniques and tools such as DNA micro arrays fgene chips), fingerprinting.. and sequencing are not just desirable for their students, but essentiaL Several of our students and faculty are currently engaged in research involving these rather sophisticated genetic and molecular techniques. However. much of this work is earned our tn collaboration with colleagues at major research facilities By establishing our own center with some ofthc latest equipment (developed only m the Iasi 5 years) we can prov.de expenthat are simply not available to undergraduates at other institutions acrc-.s the nation, and at the same lime expand our research and funding opportunities 8 efforts of two teams of Wilkes seniors. One team of Biology' majors spent the year perfecting the On-Line Taxonomic Key to the plants of the Kirby Park Natural Area. The key uses a series of illustrated web pages to help users identify more than 100 trees, vines, wildflowers and grasses found in the park. The overall design of the key, and the system used for identification, were developed by the Wilkes team. The second team of Computer Science majors developed a prototype of a condensed ver­ sion of the key that allows the user to answer a series of questions on a single web page. The user then submits the form to the Wilkes computer, which responds with a list of plants that best fit the charac­ teristics. The on-line key can be found at the website: wilhesl.wilkes.ccki/~hirbypl/ Specifically, the Genomics Research Lab Initiative will help the University acquire the following equipment: an Automated DNA analyzer, a Micro Array Spotter, a Gene Array Reader for screening large numbers of samples, and a research Centrifuge to help prepare samples for DNA analysis. Eventually all graduates entering the environmental or health science fields, or pursuing post baccalaureate training, will be expected to engage in sophisticated levels of research. Such a facility' would help put Wilkes biology' students far ahead of the curve. Approximately $250,000 is needed to purchase this equipment, with an addi­ tional 5400,000 to endow the lab in perpe­ tuity in honor of Dr. Lester Turoczi. Pending initial support, we are planning to submil a proposal to the Kresge Foundation to finance a portion of the fund. Financial gifts will both honor Dr. Turoczi and support cutting-edge research technology for all Wilkes students. THE OAK PROJECT: A multidisciplinary opportunity In 1999, biologists Steele and Dr. William Terzaghi were awarded a fourycar grant from the National ^.;ence foundation to investigate the squirrels and mice on the dispersal and regeneration of oaks. Conducted in collab oration with colleagues at State College (PSU) and the University of Richmond, the multidisciplinary investigation involve) a range of behavioral, ecological, and physj. ological studies to investigate how animals determine the structure of oak forests across North America. The study also relies on advanced molecular techniques (paternity analysis with DNA fingerprint­ ing) to determine the spatial and genetic structure of oak forests. To date, the study has involved more than 50 undergraduates in various phases of the research, many of whom have been awarded assistantships for doctoral programs, grants, summer internships, and fellowships and co-authored peer-reviewed papers and presented at more than six state, national, and international conferences. The project also has provided summer salaries for 25 undergraduates who, over the past three years, have analyzed DNA from more than 2,000 trees and traveled throughout the country logging more than 20,000 LIQUIDS AND AMORPHOUS ALLOYS WILKES TEAMS CREATE 21ST-CENTURY PLANT IDENTIFICATION TOOL Imagine strolling through a local park and stumbling upon an attractive blue wildflower. Instead of reaching for your field guide, you turn on y'our PDA and connect to the Wilkes website. Guided by a series of images and questions, you tap (he stylus to the screen a few limes, and find that the plant is wild chicory. You tap again and find that it was used medicinal­ substitute. That futuristic sounding idea look a giant step to reality this year, thanks to the SHOW ON THE ROAD The Chemistry Departments new ven­ ture, Science in Motion, proved to be the perfect formula for area high school stu­ dents and teachers. Science in Motion is a traveling laborato­ ry that brings the necessary' teaching resources and sophisticated lab equipment to provide high school students with hands-on learning experiences in the fields of biology and chemistry'. Conducted by Mobile Educators Tom Nesbitt and Peter Stchur, the labs show students how science is applied to realworld situations. At Hanover Area High School, 9th- and lOth-grade biology' stu­ dents received a lesson in forensic science using DNA fingerprinting to identify' a suspect in a mock murder. CHEMISTRY STUDENTS STUDY IONIC miles conducting research. ly as a diuretic and laxative. One more tap tells you that the dried root of the p'anl can be roasted and enjoyed as a coffee CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT TAKES ITS ft Don Mencer, our newest Chemistry faculty member, is overseeing research by undergraduates in two primary' areas. The results of the Investigations of Room-temperature Ionic Liquid project will provide a better fundamental understand­ ing of the nature of solvents and the effects of solvents on solute molecules. Ionic compounds, such as sodium chloride (table salt), typically exist as solids at room temperature. However, some ionic sub­ stances exist as liquids, sometimes called melts. This provides an opportunity to explore the fundamental properties of ionic melts at room temperature instead of operating above the melting points of the more common ionic compounds. Characterization oj Amorphous Ni-X-P Alloys Prepared by Electroless Deposition from both Acidic and Basic Solution is just beginning, but ultimately will offer a better fundamental understanding of amorphous materials and alloy behavior. The alloys are of interest for their unique physical proper­ ties. Through this process, alloys will be prepared that cannot be prepared by tradi­ tional methods of alloying and will yield materials with properties not found in crystalline alloys of the same composition. ON THE HORIZON FOR HEALTH SCIENCES A committee of faculty and students has begun planning for Wilkes’ Distinguished Lecturer in the Health Sciences presentation on October 3rd, and the Fourth Annual Premed Day on October 4th. On Premed Day, high school students interested in doctoral health care profes­ sions learn what Wilkes has to offer. The Distinguished Lecturer Series brings cele­ brated alumni back to discuss a topic of interest m health care with Wilkes stu­ dents and the community. This fall, Wilkes wall also welcome a number of Premedical Scholars to campus as pan of its combined B.SJM.D. programs with MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, and SUNY Upstate Medical University’. The new Scholars include three students from New York and four students from Pennsylvania. I* I GREG TURNER AT A RESEARCH SITE IN STATE GAME LANDS JUST OUTSIDE OF WHITE HAVEN, PA., HANGING NEST BOXES. THE SPECIES IS CURRENTLY LISTED AS A SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN BECAUSE THERE ARE ONLY A FEW LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE WHERE THEY MAY STILL BE FOUND. THE SQUIRRELS NEED OLD GROWTH FOREST, WHICH IS VIRTUALLY NONEXISTENT IN PA. BECAUSE YOUNGER TREES HAVE FEWER CAVITIES, HE IS INSTALLING THE NEST BOXES TO PROVIDE AN IMMEDIATE RELIEF TO THE NEED FOR MORE CAVITIES. Greg Tumer ’95 Heads Up State Conservation Project Greg Turner ’95 recently rejoined the Biology Department as a research technician to head up a state-funded project that he is directing in collabora­ tion with Dr. Steele. In his newest position. Tumer is directing a S 100.000 grant to develop a statewide monitoring program for the threatened northern flying squirrel, a species of special concern in Pennsylvania. Over the next two years. Tumor will conduct nest-box surveys, live napping, radio telemetry, and habitat analyses to study and monitor the species status. Turner is assisted each summer by several Wilkes students. Following graduation. Turner earned a masters degree in Wildlife Biology a: the Appalachian Enviivnmental labs and I rostburg State Univvrsiry He conducted his rc-varch there with John I loogland. an internationally known beliax ioral ecologist, on the effect* ol plague on pramc dogs ti I �MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2002 (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT) KAREN JOHNSON, CAPTAIN OF THE 1982 SOFTBALL TEAM, DIANE KENDIG DIANE JONES *76. AND CRAIG ROME '88. (STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT) FRANK WANZOR '87, JIM NOLAN '90, BILL SAVITSKY (REPRESENTI IG JEREMY YAREMKO '6S). GARFIELD JONES '72 AND ANTHONY DIGRAZIA '88. 2002 ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME CLASS By John Sertzinger—Sports Editor THE TENTH CLASS WAS INDUCTED INTO THE WILKES UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME LN A CEREMONY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH Anthony DiGrazja ’88 DiGrazia enjoyed an outstanding career as a member of the football team from 1984 to 19-.7. During that time he hauled in 178 passes for 2.188 yards and 24 touchdowns. He ranks third on the all-time pass catching list, while ranking fifth on the all-nme scoring list with 156 points. He is listed three times on the single season pass catching list and his total of 65 catches in 1986 is good for third He had the fourth highest total in 1987 when he grabbed 58 passes, and also holds down the sixth position with 55 receptions m 1985. DiGrazb, who was the Eastern CoDege Athletic Conference Southern Division Player of the Year in 1987, was also a two- As a sophomore she was named the women’s basketball teams Most Valuable Player, while also earning the Most Improved Player award in field hockey. That same season she was named the Woman Athlete of the Year. Jones also played a key role in the Wilkes team's top defensive back in 1969, 1970, and 1971. In 1969, Jones also earned the prestigious Black Star Award, given to the player that accumulates the most signifi­ time Middle Atlantic Conference all-star in both 1986 and 1987. He was also named Letterwomen’s Club, serving as its vice president during the 1974-75 season. son saw Jones earn a berth on the 10 the team's Offensive MVP in both 1985 and 1938. and was a captain of the 1987 squad. DianeJones 76 Jones was a standout performer in both women's basketball and field hockey. On the court, she played an integral role dunng her rookie season when she averaged 5.8 points and 11 rebounds per game. Her play helped Wilkes post an overall record of 6-6, us first non-losing season in four years. A three-year tri-capiain of the womens hoops squad, Jones was the team’s leading rebounder in her sophomore and junior seasons as well. GarfieldJones 72 Jones was a four-year member of the football team from 1968 to 1971. Dunng that span he helped the Colonels fashion an overall record of 25 wins, eight losses and one lie. As a freshman, Jones helped Wilkes post a perfect 8-0 record. That same season the Colonels captured the Middle Atlantic Conference champi­ onships, while also earning the Lambert Bowl, given annually to the top small col­ lege team in the country. An official member of the “Golden Horde,” Jones still ranks among the alltime leaders in interceptions. He picked off 13 passes for 102 yards and one touch­ down, good for seventh place on the alltime interception list. He was named the cant plays during a season. The 1971 sea­ 2 signing with the Buffalo Bills in 1972. Diane Kendig '89 Kendig was a three-year member of the women’s basketball team from 1977 to 1980. During that time, she etched her name in the Wilkes record books and currently holds 12 Lady Colonels records. Kendig is the all-time leading scorer in Wilkes history with 1,671 points, while also holding the top spot in both single season points (600 in 1979-80), and most points in a game (53 vs. Misericordia, 2/28/79). Kendig currently ranks first in field goals made in a game (22), field goal attempts in a game (37), free throws made in a game (14), steals in a game (12), single season scoring average (25.5), field goals made in a season (252), field goal attempts in a season (597), steals in a season (139) and career field goal attempts (1599). A three-time MAC all-star, Kendig was named the leagues Most Valuable Player in 1979-80 after leading Division III in scoring average, tossing in 25.5 points per game. That same season she was named a first team Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Division III All-American. Kendig was also the first Lady Colonel to surpass the 1,000-point plateau. Jim Nolan ’90 Jim Nolan was a four-year member of the mens basketball team from 198b to 1990. A prolific scorer, he amassed a then school-record 1,956 points. As a sen­ ior he tossed in a school-record 608 points on his way to first team Middle Atlantic Conference all-star honors. Nolan was a second team MAC all-star as a junior in 1988-89 after leading the Colonels with 488 points. And he was also the MAC Rookie of the Year in 1986-87. Nolan, who had 527 points as a sophomore, is the career scoring average leader, after tallying 21.1 points per game during his four seasons. He also holds the record for most field goal attempts in a career with 1,554. During his senior season Nolan ranked among the national leaders in a pair of sta­ tistical categories. 11c was the fifth leading cent (166/188) of his attempts. Craig Rome '88 Rome was a four-year member of the wrestling team from 1984 to 1988. Dunng that time he amassed a dual match record of 71 wins, five losses and one tie while competing at the Division I level. His dual match winning percentage of .934 still ranks sixth on the all-time list at Wilkes. Rome had an overall record of 98 wins, 14 losses and one tie during his student career, the second highest win total in school history. As a rookie he fashioned an overall record of 20-5, while posting a 16-2 mark in dual matches at 158 pounds. The following season, Rome placed fifth at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championships, while finish­ ing with a 22-3 overall record and a 19-1 dual match record. As a junior, Rome helped Wilkes place fourth at the EIWA championships by winning the 167-pound title. He had a 29-4-1 overall record and a 17- 1-1 dual match mark during that same season. Rome defended his EIWA tide the following season, while compiling a 27-2 overall mark and 19-1 dual match record. Frank Wanzor '87 Wanzor was an eight varsity letter winner, playing four seasons with both the soccer and baseball teams. On the soccer field, Wanzor was a three-time MAC all-star at his defensive back position. He accumulated nine goals and 18 assists during his soccer career, while helping the Colonels fash­ ion an overall record of 41 wins, 30 losses and six lies. He also helped Wilkes limit opponents to a mere 1.28 goals per game and 23 shutouts in his four seasons. On die baseball diamond, Wanzor played in the infield. During his career he hit al a .337 clip, including a career-high .365 average during his freshman season in 1984. As a sophomore, he was named an MAC second team all-star after hitting .350 with nine doubles, three triples, two homers and 25 runs batted in. That same season, he established a new Wilkes record with a hit in 20 consecutive games, a record that still stands today. uniform. During his four seasons he was named to the MAC all-star first team in both 1966 and 1967, while also being named to the Tri-State (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware) all-star team during each of his four years. He was a first team Tri-State honoree in 1966, earned a second team berth in 1967, and was an honorable mention selection in both 1965 and 1968. Yaremko helped the Colonels fashion an overall record of 28 wins, 13 losses and four ties during his career. He played a key role in limiting opponents to an average of 1.33 goals per game during his four years, while also helping the Blue and Gold reg­ ister 17 wins by shutout. 1982 Softball Team The 1982 softball team established itself as one of the premier teams in Wilkes history by capturing the MAC championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Division III championships. The squad was the first womens team at Wilkes to gamer a spot in the NCAA field. The Lady Colonels, under the guidance of head coach Nancy Roberts ’85 and assistant coach Gay Meyers 76, fashioned an overall record of 15 wins, seven losses and one lie. Leading the squad was catcher Karen Johnson 76. who hit .485 with seven doubles, five triples, lour homers and 34 runs balled in. Outfielder Karen Bove ’85 was next on the hit-list with a 3S5 average at the plate, including one double, two triples, two homers and 25 runs batted in. Infielder Cathy Lee ’83 and pitcher Sue Schwartz also hit above .300 for the season. Lee had a 333 average with one double, two homers and 29 runs batted in. Schwartz had a 307 axerage that included, four doubles, one triple, four homers and 18 runs batted in. Lynn Busch ‘85, Lori Cashour ’85 Joan Dougherty ‘So, Renee Dougheny ’86, Lisa GigMo '85, Carol Hagen ’83, Diane Hall '83. Charlene 1 hirst ‘85. Marian Kamiilowicz S\ Stacy Keeley ‘83, Debbie Kramer 84, Susan I each. Theresa McGraw. Kun Smith 76. and Shein Zimmerman So round out the squad. I* I 11 �CALL SHAWN PROHASKA A 21ST-CENTURY ENTREPRENEUR. The 35yeai •-old business owner and Wilkes MBA graduate possesses all the qualities befitting of the title: confidence, discipline, persist­ ence, and drive. But Prohaska is one of a growing number of business owners and professionals who have taken this uncon­ ventional discipline to a new level through formal study at the university level. In business division courses offered in cooperation with the University’s Allan P Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Prohaska developed skills that helped him grow one business and launch a second, with plans for fran­ chises throughout eastern Pennsylvania. When he staned his studies, Prohaska’s first company, Invisible Fence of Northeastern Pennsylvania, was already an established two-year-old business. Like “Being able io sell is the key to entrepreneurship... and if you cannot sell, you do not eat.” most small business owners, his focus was on increasing sales, paying his debts, and pleasing his clients and employees. “It is the nature of an entrepreneur to not want to look at the bottom line for two reasons— fear of failure and fear of success," he says. “The Independent Research Profit & Loss study 1 did really made me look at the numbers side of the business. This number crunching helped me realize that I had the ability to grow the business by adding more equipment and labor, and then add the next business, No-Bum Fire Retardant, this July.” In todays intensely competitive global business climate, formal entrepreneurship education is becoming essential to the preparation of business professionals of all types. The approach centers on teaching students how businesses succeed so that they can identify and evaluate opportuni­ ties and develop the self-confidence to act before others do. Studies indicate that these traits, coupled with effective communication skills and team leadership abilities, are highly valued by employers. More than 70 percent of business leaders responding to a recent survey by management consulting firm Accenture indicated that entrepreneurship is an essential quality in their employees. “Businesses have discovered that students with exposure to entrepreneurial practices and attitudes contribute earlier tn their careers and provide greater impact than those with no background in �PROFILE PROFILE !I1B with professors and professionals alike 11 develop their skills through daily practic • The benefits for alumni like Prohaska extend well beyond graduation day. "1 got to know Dr. Alves during the Independent Research seminar,” he says “Our relationship has grown and now 1 consider him my personal executive AU-AU P. KKBY, JR. %9iT) HAS CREATE) A UftCQUE CENTER WHICH, WHEN COMBINED WITH THE TAL­ ENTS OF THE KIRBY DSTZ.GUCSHED PROFESSOR (DR. JEFFREY ALVES, LEFT), TEACHES WILKES STU­ DENTS THE WAYS TO BE THE SVALL EUSNESS LEADERS AND INNOVATORS OF THE 21ST-CENTURY. entrepreneurship," says Dr. Jeffrey Alves, Wilkes* Allan P. Kirby, Jr Professor for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. “Organizations of all types have told educational institutions that they need creative, critically thinking employees who can communicate effectively; In 1994, Wukes recognized that need, and established the Allan E Kuby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The Center is Funded through contribu­ tions by benefactor Allan P. Kirby, jr.. who named the center in honor of his father. An entrepreneurship concentration in the business program soon followed. Prohaska feels “the difference between traditional busmess courses and entrepre­ neurship courses is the mindset. You need io be personally affected by the opportunity to be truly successful at rc" The Wdkes program offers students the chance to apply concepts learned in core business courses to the entrepreneur­ ial process Alves calls ths approach the “three Ds' of opportunity: discovering. developing, and doing. Discovering covers rhe creative and innovation processes with the goal of developing an ability to recog­ nize opportunities that might create value or improvement Developing includes the process of understanding the market and economic feasibility of an opportunity and then identifying the resources to take advantage of the opportunity through feasibility analysis and business plan creation. Doing involves launching and growing the enterprise. The program teaches students to apply knowledge and critical thinking skills in real-life situations so that they are prepared to make immediate contributions to any organization, whether a start-up or Fortune 500 envi­ ronment. This approach reflects the new attitude toward work described in William Bridges’ 1995 book. Job Shift, which Fortune magazine used as the source for its cover story; “The End of the Job. In his study of todays workplace, Bridges asserts that graduates need to understand their strengths and adapt them to serve the marketplace. “Todays workers need to forget the concept of jobs completely and look instead for work that needs doing,” he writes, “then set themselves up as the best way to get that work done.” Although entrepreneurship is often thought of as a solitary pursuit undertak­ en by lone inventors such as Thomas Edison, Benjamin Franklin, or even Bill Gates, it in fact is a highly collaborative discipline that requires mentorship, guid­ ance, and interaction with others, says Alves That approach is evident in the Wilkes program, where students work coach. I can turn to him when I need advice on many different business sub­ jects. And I think he has enjoyed watching me grow as an entrepreneur.” Educational institutions throughout the nation are beginning to recognize the value of entrepreneurship education. But development of programs that embrace this emerging approach has been slow, says Anthony Liuzzo J.D., Ph.D., Director of Wilkes’ Business Division. “When we look around nationally, thei:re are few schools that have in place firm majors and minors in entrepreneurship,” says Liuzzo. “Some have courses in small business and such, but not full programs." Currently, Wilkes is the only universi­ ty-based program in Northeastern Pennsylvania that goes beyond a single course or internship in entrepreneurship, adds Liuzzo. The uniqueness of the Wilkes program is helping the University carve out a niche among its competitors in higher education. Both Liuzzo and Alves hope to expand the University’s offerings to include a major and minor program in entrepreneurship The interdisciplinary curriculum would be attractive to students from all majors who want to develop their entrepreneurial skills. Prohaska believes that it is a sound approach, adding that courses in practical areas such as salesmanship might greatly enhance students’ abilities. “Being able to sell is the key to emrepreneurship,” he says. “You must believe in your product enough to get out and sell it to the world. And if you cannot sell, you do not eat." “Its ironic that you read that many of the great entrepreneurs dropped out of college," he adds. “Maybe if they had an entrepreneur degree available to them, they would have finished their formal education." The difference between traditional business c ourses and enuepreneurehip course sis the mindset. You need lo be personally affected by the opportunity to be truly sucesslul al it.” Weaving the Fabric of America...One Graduate at a Time. By Ralph Nardone Since the days of the Industnal Revolution, entrepreneurship has been part of the fabric that binds our society. Entrepreneurs fuel the economy, create jobs, improve our quality of life, and cre­ ate new wealth for reinvestment in America. Success depends upon vision, resolve, drive, a strong work ethic, and the desire to go to great lengths to get the job done. These five alumni entrepreneurs, and many more just like them, know what it takes to be a success. BOBBI KNEZEK Bobbi (Barbara) Knezek 71, partner of WD Communications (with offices in Red Bank, NJ.; Newark, Delaware; and Charlotte, N.C.), works with employers of all industries to train their staffs in writing, speaking, customer service, and interper­ sonal communications. Following gradua­ tion from Wilkes, Knezek worked as an elementary school teacher, college instruc­ tor, and writer. During her career, she got together with three other women to start WD Communications. “We were four working mothers teach­ ing at a community college who agreed that the course work was not always enough for succeeding in business. We saw an opportunity to help people with our skills,” she says. “We created training seminars during our personal time and started presenting them to employers to BOBBI KNEZEK, WITH HER PARTNERS IN WD COMMUNICATIONS, LEADS TRAINING SEMI­ NARS TO TEACH COMPANIES' EMPLOYEES HOW TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY. improve their employee productivity. We were fortunate to be able to gel started with very little investment. We did not need a lot of equipment, just the free­ dom to fly or fail." WD Communications (www.wdcommunications.com) steadily grew and is now in its 20th year and serves customers in the United States and internationally. Knezek says successful entrepreneurship requires a “can do attitude.” She points out an entre­ preneur has to be willing and able to work long hours and remain flexible to deal with the unexpected and the unscheduled. “You have to be able to stay on top of the changing needs of your marketplace," she adds. “Listen to your customers, make sound suggestions, and climb mountains for them if necessary and they will reward you. We let our clients help us grow.” SCOTT WIENER Scott Wiener ’80, who runs three successful chiropractic and physical therapy practices in Valencia, California, echoes Knezek’s sentiments. Over the 20 years of operation, his practices have made many adjustments to meet the changing needs of the market. “We added physical therapy, preand post-surgery rehab, athletic training, massage therapy, and acupuncture because of the feedback we got from our patients," he says. He emphasizes that an entrepreneur can ensure success by learning what the customers want through research done every day. “An entrepreneur has the ability to be hands-on with his customers and communicate with them face-to-face to find out what they need. And, as Wiener found out, the research doesn’t stop once the business becomes established. He recommends that entre­ preneurs become involved in community and professional groups to stay on top of market changes. “Join ‘networking clubs' and become involved," he says. “This allows you many opportunities to promote your business and let your customers know you arc involved in the community. It also boosts your name recognition in their minds, which is a powerful marketing tool." His advice for Wilkes' students looking to be their own bosses? “Slav positive and FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, DR. SCOTT WIENER HAS NOT ONLY BEEN HEALING HIS PATIENTS, HE’S BEEN LISTENING TO WHAT THEY NEED AND EXPANDING HIS OFFERINGS TO ACCOMMODATE THEM. set realistic goals for success. Stay motivated and have faith you are going to get through even during tough times by knowing what your customers want and doing what it takes to provide it” VINCE CIANF1CHI For Vince Cianfichi '90, giving customers what they want is not only the cornerstone of his operation, it's a long-standing family tradition. He and wife Rhea took over the family business after the passing of his parents in 1994 and 1995. Described by Cianfichi as a “small mom and pop place," Vince the Pizza Prince is a staple of the Scranton. Pa. community. “Small businesses like this are the fabric of America," he says. “For even' one Wal-Mart or Home Depot, there arc a hun­ dred little businesses that provide impor­ tant sendees across the country —jobs for young people, support for their local com­ munities, and a sen-ice that people enjoy “ After spending just a little while at their shop on Pittston Ave., it is clear what makes Vince the Pizza Prince so popular. Even- customer is cheerfully greeted, most addressed by iirst name, and even- order is tilled with a great deal of care. Customers arc more than pizza patrons. the\ arc members of then extend­ ed family And Ganfichifc parents w ouldn't have had it anv other wav 15 �PROFILE SPOTLIGHT understand every aspect of it before get­ --- X RHEA, VINCE, AND SON VINCENT CIANRCHI III COOK UP A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR CUSTOMERS IN SCRANTON, PA. ‘ Both my mother and my father shared in teaching me how to be successful with people, and thats what our family business is ail about" he says. “My dad (the onginal pi—a prince] was a real per­ former and he was good with the people. He taught me how to treat customers so they will come back. My mother also played a very influential role in my life.” That endearing partnership continues with Vince, the man up from, and Rhea, the business savvy one who handles book­ keeping. paperwork, and keeping the business in the black. This teamwork approach has proven quite successful To meet the demands of their growing customer base, the Cianfiems are consid­ ering opening a second, larger location outside of the Scram on area. For those beyond the Northeastern Fa. border, they offer a tasteful altemauve. A private pilot, Cianfichi will fly his pizzas to the customer-—the only requirement being that the patrons In e close to a general avi­ ation airpen. And for these who dr-.i, he will partially hake the pizza, pack ii, and ship it via Federal Express, p.’ /or.g he 11 do anything to put ih< >r dicnane first Delivery details can be found st u v.;mclhepnnct corn, alon? w.?h the menu, history of ihe busmes ., !-■>:caiicn map and hours ol operation, phoro gallery and a kids page with games Cianfichi advises nnyonc who consid­ ers openinc or herown bti ines 1ft ting involved. -We arc fully responsible for every­ thing from paying the bills, filing the taxes, training the staff, customer sen-ice, and cooking. We don’t get sick days or paid vacation,” he say’s. But, he does derive a certain sense of satisfaction knowing the business belongs to him and Rhea and eventually to their young son Vincent 111. “We are keeping the family tradition alive and that has many rewards,” he says. -We know we will have the ability to work to secure a future for our family- because we can drive our business and get what needs to be done, done." BOB HEWITT Bob Hewitt, a 1961 graduate who worked for -W years as a chemistry­ teacher, found personal success, and satisfaction, in a second career. He owns Bob Hewitt Fine Woodworking, m Saxtons River, Vermont. “Em the chief cook and bottle washer,” he says. Hewitt sells his products over the Internet at www.piecesofvermont.com and through his own catalog. Customers can choose from baskets to chip-carved jewel­ ry boxes, decorative eggs, and collectors plates; scrollsawn crosses; Noahs ark; room and door signs; maple trivets; music boxes; trucks and cars; cribbage nightlights; and bridal baskets. Hewitt started woodworking creative outlet and a “good way to Fill free time.” He says that woodworking giVes an opportunity to sec the results of his harf work and he feels fortunate to be able to do something personally fulfilling that tLlrncd° out to be marketable as well. He began taking his various crafts to local shows and slowly but surely his popularity grew. “My growth was very manageable And what helped me was that I was not in the business to make a living. jt Was VV-* f — w more of a lifestyle business. Having pe0pie come up to me and show me their appreciation for my craft-making gives me a very good feeling.” < > J SHAWN PROHASKA Shawn Prohaska M’01, of Mountain®] >p. Pa., is making a success out of both of his businesses— Invisible Fence of Northeastern Pennsylvania and No-Bum fire Retardant. Purchased in 1993, Invisible Fence offers sales, installation, and service of electronic pet containment systems. Prohaska recently purchased the rights to market No-Bum Fire Retardant (nbncpa@ptd.net) products in w counties of eastern Pennsylvania from No-Bum, Inc. of St. Clair, Michigan. Hes currently look­ ing to sell dealerships to other entrepre­ neurs looking to gel in on the ground floor. The products include Wood Gard, for use on bare wood; Fabric Gard, used on all types of fabrics; No-Bum Plus, a latex paint PROVOST DR. MARAVENE LOESCHKE Writer, actor, and new leader of Wilkes academics FOLLOWING AN INTENSIVE NATIONAL SEARCH, DR. MARAVENE S. LOESCHKE, FORMER DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY, WAS RECENTLY APPOINTED PROVOST OF WILKES UNIVERSITY. “Il is a privilege for me to be at Wilkes and I look forward to becoming a member of the campus family and Wilkes-Barre served as co-founder, producer, and artis­ tic director of the Womens Project at Theatre Project and as mentor of the Mime Center in Cooch Behar, India. Loeschke has served on institutional review teams for Hood College and Georgetown University and as Dean Representative at the Pew Engagement on Institutional Advancement. She is a community,” said Loeschke. Taking over for Professor Emeritus (History), Dr. James Roechko, former Vice President for Academic Affairs, Loeschke will oversee and lead all academic depart­ “It is a prixilege for me to be at Wilkes and I look forward to becoming a member of die campus family and Wilkes-Barre community.” ments and will serve as president in Dr. Gilmours absence. “Maravene brings an impressive port­ folio of experience in higher education lo Wilkes,” said Gilmour. “Strengthening and expanding our academic core is a major challenge, and 1 am confident that Maravene has the capability to provide strong leadership in this area." As founder of the Arts Integration Institute for Arts Resource, I oeschke member of the American Association ol University Professors, lhe Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, the International Council of Fine Ans Deans, the Theatre in Higher Education, and the Emily Dickinson International Society. A gifted writer. Locschkes publication credits include live books, three plays, and a variety ol articles, papers, and addresses. An accomplished actor and director, she's nominated Maryland Public Television comedy series Crabs, two documentaries, and 18 Maryland Ans Festival produc­ tions. She also starred as Diana in the one-woman show Full Gallop, cited as one of the 10 best productions of 2000 by Baltimore City Paper. On October IQ. Loeschke will perform in Love Letters at the Dane Center. Loeschke holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre and English, a Master of Education degree front Towson University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theatre from the Union Institute. She received the Towson Alumni Sen-ice. Award and. honorable mention as the Maryland Association of I ligher Education Outstanding Administrator Educator, i’ I appeared in 11 commercials, the Fmmy- 17 �SPOTLIGHT I You j mattered By Wendy Stout With more than 225 combined years of sendee, the following 10 individuals have left an indelible imprint on the face of Wilkes University The Board of Trustees has conferred emeritus or emerita status upon these faculty and administrators for their dedication and commitment to their students and academe' Over tire past three decades, they have worked to advance Wilkes to the position it holds today. The legacy they leave is a substantial one; they will not soon be forgotten. J Dr. J. Michael Lennon Dr. J. Michael Lennon was the longestserving Vice President for Academic Affairs in Wilkes history'. After eight years, he stepped down in 2001 to teach English part-time and focus on his work as an archivist and literary' executor to Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer. Since coming to Wilkes in 1992, Lennon was influential in redesigning the general education requirements, establishing the Doctor of Pharmacy' program, and recruit­ ing eight academic deans. Alicia Lindgren came to Wilkes m 1990 as a Visiting Assistant Professor of English. She was a Faculty Advisor in the Peer Mentorship Program, which paired fresh­ men with reluming siudenis, and she helped create and produce the Studeni Activities Newsletter. Lindgren was active in many campus committees and pro­ grams, including the Teaching Recognition and Effectiveness Committee and the for­ mation of the English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta. Judith (Kok) Schreiber Judith (Kole) Schreiber 72 began leaching in 1974 and was granted tenure in 1980. She taught Medical/Surgical and Pediatric Nursing, as well as Holistic Nursing, in which she was certified by the American Holistic Nursing Association. Schreiber sat on several committees, chaired the Nursing Departments Faculty .Affairs Committee, and represented Wilkes in the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nursing Education Consortium. Jon Lindgren Jon Lindgren spent 13 years as the University Librarian. He taught Freshman Core courses and penned several book chapters and articles on educating the aca­ demic library user. Under his direction, the Farley Library' implemented the VTLSintegrated library' system and developed : fl 3* Alicia Lindgren - - the Bibliographic Instruction Program. Lindgren was a member of the Founding Committee and third president of the Library Instruction Round Table of the Paul O’Hop Paul O Hop assumed the role of Vice President ofBusiness Affairs/Auxiiiary Ent rpri nes s administration. He v.as responsible for ■ •••<.-: ' '. . I Center. f inance Office, and Office of Human Resources Management. In I-//J. O Hop was one of SO charter paruo-panu in the Leadership Pennsylvania Program. He is currently teaching an MBA seminar on human resource management. Eugene Manganello Eugene Manganello 83 established lhe Office of Human Resources Management and acted as its Director. Manganello, who came, to Wilkes in 1973, served as Affirmative Action Officer, Acting Director of Facilities Management, and a Wilkes representative m the Downtown WilkesBarre Business Association. He also spent eight years as Director of the bookstore and a>-founded lhe Director of Human Resources Consortium. Dr. Janies Rodechko Dr. James Rodechko (pictured with his wife, Virginia) started his Wilkes career leaching history in 1968, then becoming Chair of the History Department and later the History and Political Science Department. He received the First Annual Carpenter Outstanding Teacher Award in 1983. From 1986-1992, Rodechko was Dean of d ie College of Arts and Sciences, and since 2001 he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs. American Library' Association. Dr. Lester Turoczi Dr. Lester Turoczi arrived at Wilkes in 1972 as an Assistant Professor of Biology’, became Chair of the department in 1976, and since 1984 has served as chair of the Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences Division. He received the 1985 Carpenter Outstanding Teacher Award, advised the Biological Society (AIBS), and was the Institutional Coordinator for the Eastern College Science Conference. Dr. Whiter Karpinich Dr. Waller Karpinich taught Russian and German at Wilkes since 1975, receiving tenure in 1981. He hosted trips to Eastern Europe for the Wilkes community and was involved in the Luzerne County Folk Festival since its beginning in 1976. A former president of the Cultural I leritage Council of Northeastern Pcnnsx ivania, Karpinich chaired the Foreign I angtiagcs and Literatures Department at Wilkes III �MILESTONES REESE CIWTWUEP FROM P 4 The Torch Passed Promoted and Tenured jovial rendition of "Happy Birthday.” C^rgrreulreiore- to Dr. Pza-Li Bianco. recalled the victories and accomplish­ Afterward, Reeses emotional speech Anthony rGrobcz and Dr. David Dr outstanding wrestlers and teams. Me zc For there cis:mguishcd ’ . The evening was capped off by a ch ng respectu w ments of his teams and recognized his . nd peis re . qtiu rere'ionre ihry v.erc awarded tenure yre mated to asxxiaie professor by • he Board . - f Irusre re night of reminiscing in Rumors. Videos of wrestling matches were shown, the wrestling room was open for a walk down memory Line, and vintage Wilkes wrestling outfits were auctioned. The Dr. Paola Bianco "S3 teerbes Spanish in following morning, a brunch was held to the Depanmerj cf Foreign Languages and honor and introduce the 2002 team as well Literatures retd is Study Abroad as to present end-of-the season awards. Grerdinare- She holds a PhJD. in Roman ze Languages: italren and Spanish fN nh Can I :re. ran •-.■...--.-s' Chapel Hi’d. Her book Tro Ennctrimae Pxutmnc. a study cf three 20th-century Sicilian peels, was published recently. Dr. M. Anthony Kapollza teaches Computer Informstion Systems in the Math and Computer Science Department. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Kapolka is co-advisor ierthe Math and Computer Science Club. foundingadvisorforthe Amateur Rid: o Gub. and Chair of the Procedures Subcommittee of the Curb cu! ;rn Committee. Dr. David Maize tesefas pfamc.;c_L:a: S ■■ 3i ■ r the ■. c S Pharmacy: He r/'dsa PhannJJ. in Pulmonary p-. .mm.!mm me West 1 m. ■ ' ::: t Marne is ;r.e ' -. ;,c.m rm the Delia . ■ ■ . ■ m , : Pfartna.mm.io' ffa .- Welcome to Weckesser Lru.cfa.-y- .rere'r..T'r;re.< lf • ’ - ■ ■ • ■ Etrlync Topfer.;h Ad j._ . I ...’.... lr churgi ! ■ j. ; .. doner ;-‘.rere;: and tiv.- pLr.rerre. imp: .'n?.-nbr;c rereJ rrjtr.rtg’.r.u f Annual ->■ H GF| 1-:;-. nn 20 vL . • .■ Iff ll-:/ t Jdbi; A,m- nicL'riT,ip;. JI <j drj IN ATTENDANCE Marvin Antinnes '61 Alain Arnould 73 Gene Ashley 75 Lon Balum 77 Bryan Billig '80 Douglas Billig *84 Joseph Birmingham '84 David Bonomo '92. Frank Castano '89 Richard Ceccoli 71 John Chakmakas 75 George Cherrie '82 Eugene "Geno" Clemons 78 Doug Collins '84 Charles Comegys '69 Bart J. Cook '81 Richard Cook '68 Peter Creamer '83. Dale De Ronde '62 Anthony Diaz '90 Guy DiZebba 76 Bill Dodge '83 Doug Drescher '81 Derrick Eide '95 David Ellis 76 Howard Ennis '55 Catherine (Bringenberg) Fantini '93 David Fantini '94 Reginald Fatherly 78 Eric Feese '93. Rick Gaetano '82 Robert Gaetano '80 J. Michael Garvin '84 Michael Glancey '69 Walter Glogowski '59 Barry Gold '63 Josh Gray '94 David Gregrov/ 77 Alex Grohol 79. Dave Habowski '97 David Hall '68 Bob Hawkins '92 Michelle (Hochreiter) Hawkins '93, Ronald Henney'M Robert Herman '63 Patricia Hidock '84 John Hosage '62 Danny House '78. Andrew Janquitto '80 Jim Johnson '83 Garfield Jones 72 Clayton Karambelas '49 Stephen Kaschenbach 71 Joe Kiefer '68. David Larmouth '65 Bruce Lear 77 Steve Lear 78 Mike Lee 74 Melanie Leverberg 73 Bill Lukridge 72. Gregory MacLean 78 Susan (Levens) MacLean 78 Rick Mahonski 77 John Marfia, Jr. 70 Ray Markulics '93 Bob Matley 73 Andy Matuiak 70 Robert Matzelle '80 Edward McGinley '65 James McGinley 73 Dennis Mejias '88 Francis "Yogi" Michael '66 Ronald Miller '93 Joseph Morgan '60 Robert Morgan Jim Mulligan '85. Merrel Neal '90 Patrick O'Callaghan Fran D. Olexy '68 Thomas Park Mark Popple '93 Roy Preefer 77 Steven Reto '84 Matthew Reinert '92 Leo Roan 70 Craig Rome Kris Rowlette '84 Kurt Rowlette '84. Gary Sanchez '87 Jerrold Scaringe '87 Martina (Petrosky) Schannauer '91 Steve Schannauer '90 Mike Schroat '90 Bob Sislian '60 Basil Smith '60 Joseph C. Smith '90 Rick Smith '81 Terry Smith '57 Reggie Stancil '97 John Stout '95 Warren Stumpf 77. William Tinney 70 Ted Toluba '62 Casper Torella 79 Mark Troutman '83 Arthur Trovei 74 Aaron Tufankjian '93 Dearon Tufankjian '92 Barry VanScoten '95 Dennis Verzera 71, Harry Vogt '64. Gene Waas 79 James Ward '58 Marilyn IDavis) Ward '58 Joseph Wiendl '68 Gerry Willetts 71 Paul Wysocki '86 W. Brooke Yeager, III '64.111 949 Clayton Karambelas, president of (_ g Coffee Co., is a chamber ambassador Mountain Memorial Library Board. He and wife Jean reside in Noxen, Pa. Commerce. He and wife Teresa reside in Kingston, Pa. John in Huntington Station, N.Y. i Ernest Ashbridge serves on the Back Mountain Memorial Library Board. He is vice president and controller 950 Steven Senko was honored Orchestra of Long Island, located in Melville, N.Y. She resides with husband for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of of Hanover Bank and resides in for 20 years of service to the Wyoming Shavertown, Pa., with wife Betty. They Valley Sanitary Authority. He resides have one son, Ernest. 19(53 Ll Col. Richard G. Cantner, AV, has been flying “Operation Infinite Justice” for the U.S. Navy' since September 11. He flies an F-14 D Tomcat out of Willow Grove, NAS. Richard resides in Sinking Spring, Pa. in Plymouth, Pa. William A. Zdancewicz participated in i! 939 Earl Orcutt, a piano and organ 1353 Leonard Feld is director of risk the Golden Anniversary Concert of the management services for United Health Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Services. His wife Naoma (Kaufer) ’58 is Chorus of the Wilkes-Barre chapter, a teacher in the Binghamton City School Society for the Preservation and District. They have two children, Miriam Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet and Sanford, and they reside in Singing in America. William resides S. Mark Rosenbaum, Ed.D., was appointed Binghamton, N.Y. in Edwardsville, Pa. superintendent of Lawrence Public i955 Benjamin Fiester, PltD., is 1963JohnJ. Pikulski, PhD., was adjunct instructor of English at Penn State named professor emeritus in Education at superintendent for Curriculum and University, Wilkes-Barre campus, and pro­ the University of Delaware. He chaired the Instruction. Mark and wife Sheryl reside fessor emeritus, English from Wilkes. He Department of Educational Development in Smithtown, N.Y. resides in Berwick, Pa., with his wife, the and directed the Reading Center. He and former Lois (Strobel) ’80. They have one wife Edna reside in Newark, Dela. technician, is a member of the Piano Technicians Guild. He and wife Nancy (Schmidt) 70 enjoy performing in musical ensembles. They reside in Ashley; Pa. Schools, Long Island, N.Y. For the past daughter, Joni. librarian, is a member of the Back L 9 ■ C Mary Ann Carrano is the director of planning and program - Christine Magnatta-Hqffman Fred Krohle, Wilkes reference nine years, he served as assistant development for the Area Agency’ on retired from teaching in New York City. Aging for Luzeme/Wyoming Counties. She is a pianist with the Senior Pops Maryr resides in Kingston, Pa. CLOSE-UP: William R. Glace’s 21st Patent is a True Rembrandt William R. Glace '54, Vice President of Research and Production for Den-Mat Corporation in Santa Maria, California, recently received his 21st patent for a novel peroxide-containing toothpaste, marketed by the company as Rembrandt Dazzling White, Among the other 20 patents he holds, he is the owner of the famous Rembrandt Toothpaste patent. A chemistry graduate, all of Glace's patents involve dental materials — mostly for restorative materials, some for consumer products, and some for manufacturing processes. According to Glace, securing a patent takes a great deal of hard work. "Thomas Edison said that invention is one-tenth inspiration and nine-tenths perspiration. He was right," explained Glace. "In practice, a good patent attorney is essential, and we have had some of the best. It also takes time and perseverance. The Rembrandt patent took six years between filing and issuance. During that time the patent examiner finds reasons that the patent should not issue, and the inventor, with the help of his attorney, tries to convince him/her that it should be issued." Glace spent the first 17 years of his career working for giant corporations, then spent five years working for two different entrepreneurs. He joined Den-Mat in 1974, when it was just getting off the ground. At that time, he was the only full-time employee, but had two or three part-timers. Under the Marketing genius of company President Dr. Robert Ibsen, Den-Mat grew rapidly. Glace is currently responsible for all research and development and reflulatory affairs and is a consultant to the production department. �MILESTONES MILESTONES t TRUSTEE CLOSE-UP: Jack Miller '68 Honored al Ellis Island Ceremony For representing the essence of the American way of life and contributing greatly to our national identity. L Trustee John R. (Jack) Miller '68 New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, p c. Karen, an investigative reporter with WPX1-TV in Pittsburgh, relayed her experi­ ences in Somerset County following the plane crash. She resides in Pittsburgh with husband Albert Edward II (Alby) and children Albert Edward III (Alby), Abigail Island in May. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: RICHARD GRACE, JACK MILLER, AND JOHN A. CATSIMATIDIS. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Miller accepted the honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (N.E.C.O.), whose mandate is to preserve ethnic diversity, promote ethnic and religious equality, tolerance and harmony, and combat injustice, hatred and bigotry. Established in 1986 by N.E.C.O., Ellis Island Medals of Honor pay tribute to the ancestry groups that comprise America's Mary A. Kaiser. PIlD., was promoted to Research Fellow a: me DuPont Company in Wilmington. Dela. Mary is an analytical chemist in DuPorns Central Research and Development Group. She is also the president of the 2002 Eastern Analytical Symposium. an organization that runs its annual meeting for about 4.000 analytics] chemists. Mary and husband Cecil Dybowski reside in Newark, Dela.. with their daughter, Marta. James Sabatini is principal of Hanover Area School Disricu He is a member of the Occupational Advisory Comminee for Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational-Technical School. James resides in Pinsion, Pa. Janice Kiwak is an honorary deputy governor on the board of the International Biographical Center in England. Janice teaches elementary school in the Nanticoke Area School District. She resides m Swoyersville, Pa. Robert Howes,Jr, .-.as ch.•-.en Businessperson of the Year by Poconu Mountains Chamber of Commerce ar.d honored at the chambers annual banquet. Robert is senior vice president and chief lending officer for the East Stroudsburg Savings Association, chair of the Monroe County Affordable Housing Board, president of the Monroe G/.’.ty Habitat for Humanity, and vice president of the Kivvanis Scholarship Foundation. He resides in Stroud Township, Pa., with wife Roberta. Barbara (Gavlick) Hartnett is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Swoyersville, Pa., where she resides with husband Thomas. Dianne LaCava received a Ph.D. in Language, Literacy, and Learning from Fordham University. She is a chief warrant officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and was activated for 22 days in New York at USCG activities dur­ ing 9/11. Dianne is an advertising special­ ist for the News-limes in Danbury, Conn., where she also resides. Claire Maziarczyk is celebrating 20 years in the business of producing more than 100 hand-painted decorative papers. Her paste paper is featured in Design Collection 2001, a supplement to the September issue of Picture Framing Magazine. Claire resides in Niskayuna, * - .7 with husband George Lukacs. Maureen McHale ic the controller for .Utile Mower Manor/Si. Therese Pt .idcncc in Wilkes-Barre, as well as chair of the Finance Committee for Bishop OReilly High School and St. Michael’s School. She is also a board member of Bishop O’Reilly and the Mercy Center. Maureen is vice president of the Northeastern Pa. Notre Dame Alumni Association. She resides in Forty Fort, Pa. Angelinc Teixeira married Charles Lombardo, Jr. She is a high school mathe­ matics teacher in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. They reside m Exeter, Pa. 197 David Bienias was honored for 20 years of service to the Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority. Dave resides in Wilkes-Barre. David A. Jolley, vice president for public affairs at Geisinger Health System, received a three-year reaccreditation by the Public Relations Society of America. He is also certified and accredited by the American Society for Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations. David resides in Larksville, Pa., with wife Susan Daniona-Jolley and sons Derek and Dylan. Karen (Klucltas) Oxenreiter was featured and quoted in the book Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report September 11, published by Bonus Books, Chicago. The book relays first-hand accounts from national journalists on the front lines of the September 11 attacks in Flight, Willow Grove ARS. She and husband Daniel reside in Sellersville, Pa., with children Connie and Judy. improvement flight commander at Dover Air Force Base, Dela. 8 1' Dr. William V Lewis, Jr., M’86 was elected president of the Luzerne County Histoneal Society. William is a certified financial manager and vice president for Merrill Lynch. He and wife Mary Ellen ’83, O.D., reside in Jenkins Jeffrey K. Box is COO and vice president of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance. Jeffrey is the former manager of Kingston Township. Pa., where he resides with wife Maire (Anton) ’82 and children Christopher and Adrienne. Township, Pa. unique cultural mosaic. Miller's Welsh/English ancestry was celebrated during the ceremony. Miller resides in Rye, N.Y., with wife Cathy and is vice chairman of KPMG LLP. well as the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal. Clare is a process Rose, and Oliver Joseph. received the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor in a ceremony at Ellis Air Force Maj. Clare M. Thomas received her second Meritorious Service Medal as Michele Millington married Martin Wentz '97. Michelle is an adjunct faculty member, teaching music theory and music appreciation, at Wilkes and Penn State as well as maintaining a private piano studio. Martin is purchasing manager for Fairchild Semiconductor and also works with the band Which Doctor? They reside in Mountaintop, Pa. Richard N. Marshall is treasurer and director of investor relations at Southern Union and chairman of the Gas Regulatory Matters Committee of the Energy Association of Pennsylvania. He resides in Hazleton, Pa. Rita (Kryzneski) Ives, R.N., A.O.C.N., is a clinical nurse specialist with Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. She successfully completed requirements for renewal of her oncology certified nurse credentials through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. She resides in Nanticoke, Pa., with husband Thomas. Jane (Johnson) Ferro is president of the Junior League of Wilkes-Barre. She and husband Jeffrey reside in Wyoming, Pa. Claudia (Lee) Malone was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. She is commander, 111th Communications - - - Joseph C. Sorento II is a design engineer/project manager at Design Dimension, Inc., a custom design house and product development firm in Raleigh, N.C. He and wife Pamella enjoy fly fishing, and they reside in Gamer, N.C. - - Roscunn Evans is program director for PATHways Senior Behavioral Health Program at Shamokin Area Community Hospital. Roseann and husband Peter reside in Elysburg, Pa., with children Alexandra and Joseph. JohnJ. Serafin M’98 is senior relationship manager of commercial lending for Guaranty Bank. John resides in West Pittston, Pa. Laurie (Tappan) Furfaro and husband Paul announce the birth of their son, Kyle Joseph, in November. They reside in Parsippany, N.J. Kathy Lcttieri joined the Pennsylvania Economy League’s Luzerne County Committee. Kathy is the director of public relations for Penn Millers, Wilkes-Barre. She and husband James reside in Taylor, Pa. CLOSE-UP: Thomas Cebula ’68 Elected to The Johns Hopkins University Society of Scholars Thomas A. Cebula '68, lead scientist in molecular biology at the Office of Applied Research and Safety Assessment with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Washington, D.C., was recently inducted into The Johns Aik Hopkins University Society of Scholars. During the Society's 33rd Induction Ceremony, Cebula was presented with a diploma and a medallion on a black and gold ribbon, to be worn with an academic costume. With a strong and broad base in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and genetics. Cebula has made important contributions in basic as well as applied research. At the FDA, he has had a profound effect on public health issues by developing molecular methods for the detection of pathogens in the environment and in the food supply. The Society of Scholars, the first of its kind in the nation, was created on the recommendation of former president M»ton S. Elsenhower, and was approved by the university Board of Trustees in 1967. Cebula and 14 other esteemed seen^•sts and clinicians were honored this year. There ore currently 430 Society members. 23 �MILESTONES MILESTONES ; :Victoria (Davis) Flynn is pursuing a masters degree in Classroom Technology at Wilkes. She is a kinder­ garten teacher at Dallas Elementary School. Dallas, Pa. Victoria and husband Daniel M’02 also purchased a farm in Dallas. Jennifer is a sales analyst lor Paper Magic Group and Charles is the manager of sales and marketing al Golden Technologies. Old PPL Energy Plus in Allentown, Pa. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Forge. Pa. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Maty D. Baloga and her husband announce the birth of their second daughter, Laura Cathrine. They reside in Wyoming, Pa. i t-ra Mark Cassarella was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame. Hazleton chapter, for his achieve­ ments m marathon wheelchair road races. Mark won two gold medals and one bronze in the World Disability Games. He resides in Philadelphia with his wife. Nicole. The\- reside in Herndon, Va. Ali Ehsan Qureshi and wife Sarah announce the birth of their son Daniyal. 1997Jeanette M. Beicrlc married Michael W. Bogdon, Jr. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. ChrisJennifer Carling received a juris doctorate from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. She resides in Moscow, Pa. Kristen Maria Kcrpovich married Robert Roppelu She is a certified school psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania and is a full-time school psychologist with the Pen Argyl and. Bangor Area School Districts. They reside in Kingston, Pa. John Koczwara oversees seven branches of Pennstar Bank as an area sales manager. He and wife Man* reside in Scranton, Pa. Suzanne Smetana msnied Raymond S. Paul. They reside in Dorrance. Pa. Vincent LaSorsa married Holly Jarmiolow-skL They reside in Drums, Pa. Jennifer Cans Moisey M OI married Charles J. Copley 98 M OO. Paula Lyn VanFosscn married Aliy. William E. Vinsko, Jr. She is employed at Matthnv Conway married Meghan TerrillHaddad. They reside in Eatontown, NJ Brian J. Kaschak was awarded the Bourses Chateaubriand Fellowship by the French government for doctoral dissertation research in France, in association with the French Research institution, for the 2002-2003 school year. Brian is a third-year graduate student at Emory' University, Atlanta, Ga., pursuing a Ph.D. in Western European History. He resides in Shenandoah, Pa., but is doing research in Nitnes, France. Kevin M. O’Boyle is the regional sales manager for Reinforcement Solutions, Inc. He resides in Shenandoah, Pa. CLOSE-UP: Largest Rural HMO in the U.S. Names Headquarters after Dr. Howard Hughes '65 In a special ceremony at the Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) localion, in Danville, Pa., Howard Hughes, M.D. '65, was honored with the official naming of The Aaron Sherburne married work as a liaison for alumni events in addition to planning and executing the Beth Anil Fedor married Brent Trowbridge. They reside in Wyalusing. Pa. Max Rosenn Lecture Series. i Cririsso M. (Walton) Krzak is teaching 5th and 6th grades at St. Matthew School. She and her husband reside in Bellefonte, Pa. Shavertown, Pa. 2000 Paula Gentilman has been pro­ moted to Development Project Manager in the Advancement Division. Her key responsibilites include managing The Wilkes Fund Phonathon Campaign and Carrie Wilkes P’OO married Jay Williams P’OO. They are both employed by Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pa., Carrie as a clinical pharmacist and Jay as an outpatient pharmacist. Hughes began working with GHP in 1985, while practicing emergency medi­ (GHP) to unprecedented growth in membership, size of the service area, number of providers in the network, and scope of products marketed. Todd Ritter appeared on CNN, FOX, and 48 Hours to discuss RAPID (Ruggedized Advanced Pathogen Identification Device), which he designed to identify types of bacteria, including anthrax. Todd is director of development at Idaho Technolog}' Todd, his wife Krysia, and their four children, Rhys, Ramsey, Marysia, and Riley, reside in Utah. A native of Old Forge, Hughes earned his bachelor's degree in Biology fro Wilkes, a master's degree in Microbiology from Penn State, and his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. He served his medical internship and t* residency at Geisinger Medical Center. He presently serves on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Jaaisdl Health Plans and has served as chairman of the Keystone Safety Belt Network, Peggy (Griffith) Montgomery was selected by the Lititz Record Express as one of the Exceptional Women of Lititz, Pa. Peggy is the principal of Bonfield Elementary School and is pursuing a doc­ torate in Educational Administration al Widener University. Peggy and husband Ruben reside in Lititz with daughters Nichole and Melissa. organization instrumental in getting a seat-belt lav/ passed in Pennsylvania. Professional memberships include Fellowship in the American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Physicians, American Association of Health Plans and American Society of Clinical Pathologists in Medical Technology, children, David and Heather. 24 Michael W. Koch married Dianne M. Honis. They reside m High Point, N.C. Katie Kulcsa married Drew Wagner. They reside in Trevose, Pa. 2002; Beth Danner is pursuing masters degree in organizational management at College Misericordia, Dallas. Pa., where she is employed a residence hall director. Jackie Elmo has accepted a position as 4th Grade Teacher at East Amwell Elementary School in Ringoes, N J. in Scranton, Pa., with husband Daniel and sons Alex, Christian, and Bailey. Thomas Drago is director of technology in the Easton Area School District. He previously served as a technol­ ogy coordinator with the Phillipsburg Board of Education. Thomas resides in Bushkill Township, Pa. Gail Marie Schuler is an instructional support teacher in the Pleasant ValleySchool District. Gail resides in Stroudsburg. Pa., with husband Randy and children Adam and Monica. Susan (Brey er) Scwall was the 1999-2000 Teacher of the Year at Delaware ValleyMiddle School, where she teaches science. Susan resides in Pott Jervis. N.Y. Charles E. Flannciy, III, is a gifted support instructor in the WilkesBarre Area School District. Charles and wife Janice have four children. Sean Charles '98, Kyra Lynn, Erin Marie, and lain Scott, and they reside in Wilkes-Barre Allyson (Lukasavagc) Swartz is area sales manager at Pennstar Bank, where she supervises four branches. Allyson and her husband. Gaiy 93 M OL reside in Shavertown. Pa. Jason Pctala participated in Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic. He took part in the Antarctic Muon and Neutrino Detector Array, an astrophysics grade geoscience in the Pcquea Valley Intermediate School. Marc is also the assis­ tant basketball coach. He resides in research project to produce a neutrino telescope. Jason is an environmental science teacher at Tunkhannock Area High School and resides in Factoryville, Pa. Marc Shoenjclt teaches seventh Manheim. Pa Bobbi Shupp is teaching al Northern Lehigh I Ugh School. She roidcs :n Kunklciown. Pa. Girtchin Ripple is » «’itkllc sclux'1 Wotkl Hughes serves on the Wilkes University Council and has served as past presi­ dent. He* and wife Bonnie '65 (B.S. Biology) reside in Danville. They have two ■ ..■ Susan Bartholomew married Capl. Randy Palmer. They' reside in Wilkes-Barre. MASTER'S MILESTONES David W Matyas is business administrator for the Central Bucks School District, where he does fiscal planning and manages the $164 million budget. He resides in Mount Joy, Pa. cine, and took leadership of it in 1987. During his tenure, he has helped guide Dr. Jennifer Ann Gruscavagc married Raymond T. Pachick, Jr. They reside in Huntersville, N.C. Lori A. Harchar married Sean P. Girvan. She is employed at Barry Isett and Associates, Trcxlenown, Pa. They reside in Forty Fort, Pa. Carl J- Witkowski, 111, married Katherine Mary Collum. They reside in Hughes Center, a complex that consists of a four-story building and a three-story building, which together house more than 500 of the Health Plan's employees. Senior Class Gift Project. She will also Lauren Castelli 00. PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: DUANE DAVIS. M.D., HOWARD HUGHES, M.D., AND DOUGLAS SAVIDGE Christine (Kowallik) Siinrcll upeiietl the Jefferson Schoolhouse, a pre­ school, where she also teaches. She resides Cultures teacher m the Eastern Iancastcr County School District. Gretchen resides Starry Wilson is a thitd grade teacher in the Cheltenham Sclav! Dl<iki She resales in Hinsdale. Pa. with son c orey Neal in I ililz, Pa. �IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM REMEMBERING: Our liiencl, William P ()n III “™T“RING: Dr-Uraid a “fe ,akm ™ »>" Professor Emeritus Dr. Umid R. Nejib, who led Wilkes University's engineering William P. Orr III, husband of Mrs. Gornldlno Nosbltt Orr, died May 3 at home and science programs to prominence as dean in the 80s and early 90s, died at in Palm Beach, Florida. Born and raised in Lewes, Delaware, Mr. Orr graduated from the Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, and attended the U.S. Naval Academy. He Philadelphia's Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on July 18. Nejib had been diag­ nosed with leukemia just days after his retirement from Wilkes in May. He was 65, During his outstanding 37-year career at Wilkes, Nejib established the was employed at the Equitable Trust Company in Wilmington, Delaware, and from 1937 to 1940 was treasurer of P.J. Nowland Inc. Orr retired from E.l. Du Pont deNemours and Company in 1974 as comptroller University's engineering program and the School of Science and Engineering. Anticipating changes in the nation's health care delivery system, he also of the International Department. He joined the company in 1940 as one of the authored the proposal to establish at Wilkes the doctor of pharmacy program original members of the Foreign Relations Department. He served in various that would become the University's Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Although Nejib was one of only two engineering faculty members upon his capacities and after a short assignment in Lima, Peru, was transferred in 1947 to .'re, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was assistant treasurer and later treasurer of arrival at Wilkes in 1969, the department flourished under his leadership. He Du Pant's subsidiary (Ducilo). He became assistant general manager of Ducilo in oversaw the development and accreditation of the four-year and master's engi­ :S55 and two years later, returned to Du Pont's headquarters in Wilmington. He neering degrees with a variety of specializations. "He was a man with tremendous vision for programs that would benefit not he'd several financial posts within the Latin American Division and later the only students but the region," said former Wilkes dean of Student Affairs Jane intsmaiior.a! Department. Lampe-Groh. "He had a posture that bespoke respect and awe among students, but when they knew him and worked with him, they saw the expansiveness of his mind." : : John H. Malkair.es was retired with one daughter. Judith Ann Bishop. He and wife Jean resided in Manhattan, Mom. William H. Atherholtwsssn auditor and tax accountant with Pagnoni Enterprises, Inc. He resided in Kingston. Pa. . C. Fmis Miller was Consulting Director for Ssang Yong Im esurient and Securities Company in Seoul, South Korea, where he also resided. Eva D. (Chamow} Lexy Barker was a soda! v. orker at Community Health Connections Caregr.ers in Tryon, h.C . before retirement at age 75. Eva received a master's degree from Bryn Mawr College and had two children, Robert and Deb ,rah. stepchildren Ed Jr.. Pam, Pair, Jeff, and Scon, 9 grandchil­ dren and 12 great grandchildren. Eva resided in Oakland. Cahf. Bertha Park v,.-. -... reared ;..-s . the Wilkes-Barre Area S-chod District. She resided in S-rr.Pctlr.i '.J v.ilh husband Thomas. James H. Gresh resided in Williamsburg V.i Hi- was a seli^mployed sales engineer. Frederick Brown resided in Appalachm, N Y 26 David L Rowlands resided in Shiremanstown, Pa. Nejib advanced Wilkes' technological resources into the 21st-century by designing and implementing several laborato­ ries and establishing the Computer Center, where he served as executive director for four years. He also began the highly- touted Technology Transfer Program, which enabled local organizations to access technology resources on campus. FleenorJ. JabemsrE worked iz-Z-r. Zrrmg '^isso-z ~ -'dmmgtcn. Thomas G. Manning was the controller of Marshall Music Co. in Lansing, Mich., where he also resided. Allen Prodgcrs was retired and resided in Wilkes-Barre. David M. Williams retired from General Mills. He resided in Englewood, Fla., with his wife, Doris. Gytelle (Freed) Hopkins was a caseworker in the Child Abuse Unit of Lackawanna County Children and Youth Senices before retiring. She taught and directed activities at Temple Israel, Scranton; the former Temple Agudith Achim, Pittston; Scranton Hebrew Day School ; and other Jewish community centers in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Gytelle also established a private day care center. She was a native of Pittston, Pa., and resided in Scranton, Pa., with her husband of 42 years, Leonard. United States for Science and Technology, recognized by the Governor of Pennsylvania for the modernization of Pennsylvania industries, nominated for the U.S. Presidential Medal for Engineering and Technology, selected to participate in the U.S. Air Force National Security Forum, and recognized by Congress for efforts in the development and implementa­ tion of the Earth Conservancy. Many students benefited from Nejib's knowledge and experience, as he personally supervised many theses and research projects and twice served as president of the Wilkes chapter of the Scientific Research Society Sigma Xi. He initi­ ated the Advanced Technology Seminar Series on campus and was responsible for the principle of joint-appointed faculty, who integrate both the sciences and humanities. Nejib was preceded in death by his son, Omar Nejib, who died of heart complications in 1992. Surviving are his wife, Barbara King '81, Wilkes associate dean of Student Affairs, and daughter Perri U. Nejib ‘86. of Annapolis. Maryland. Memorial contributions can be made to the Omar Nejib Memorial Scholarship at Wilkes University, c/o Development Office, 87 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766. James E Farrell received a Purple Hean for ume served in WWH with the Third Infantry Division. He was a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service for 30 years and also owned a tax consulting and public accounting business. James resided in Dallas, Pa. Richard Raiber, M.D., was pursuing a Ph.D. in German history from the University of Delaware, and after retire­ ment, earned a master of arts degree in European History from U.D. Richard was a diplomate and fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He retired from private practice in 1986. Richard served in WWI1 in the Second Marine Division, seeing active combat in Guadalcanal, the South Solomons, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa. Richard resided in Hockessin, Dela., with his wile of 50 years, the former Winifred Harrity. John W. Lloyd, Jr., w.r- employed by IBM in O-.wego, ’; Y. 1 It- resided in Vestal, ?. Y. Michael G. Kandrovy resided will) wile Arlene in Brooklyn, Conn. Dr. Irving Bonawiiz had two sons. Stephen and Douglas. He resided in Hunlock Creek, Pa., with wife Barbara. The broad scope of Nejib's achievements frequently increased Wilkes’ profile as he presented work at local, national, and international conferences. He was selected to serve as one of the advisors to the Assistant to the President of the REMEMBERING: Joseph H. Kanner ’49, an inspiration to maw Wilkes University is saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus (Psychology) Joseph H. Kanner -49. For his 50+ years of service to Wilkes, Kanner Was presented with the distinguished Colonel of Excellence Award, by Alumni Association President William J. Goldsworthy '76, during Homecoming Weekend 1999. Remembered for his superior teaching, Kanner has inspired many alumni Pursue psychology as a career and broadened the horizons of others that simp y bad him for class. He earned emeritus status in June, 1992, but still rem. active at Wilkes. Kanner graduated from Bucknell University Junior College and receive master's degree from the New School of Social Research in New York City. Known on campus for his wit and humor, Kanner was also Director o and served as a mentor and advisor to students, faculty, and staff, lather of children Susnn, Sally, and Paul '81. a �AFTERTHOUGHTS MerleJ. Pope resided in Trucksville, Pa. D. Glenn Phethean. Ph.D.. was an educational counselor at Fox Lane High School in Bedford, N Y, before retir­ ing. He received a maser's degree from Montclair State College and a decresce from Penn State Urdversty He resided re Somers, N.Y. . . MaiyiEerho'’Kossuth resided in Duponi, Pa. Gene W. Andmhiie earned a masters degree from Ringers University. He resided in Brick, NJ. Carroll Davenport was Director of Public Relations for Leisure Line Toys. He had three sons. Scott, Jeffrey, and Man. Carroll resided in Fem- Fort. Pa. William J. Murosky received a masters degree from Fordham University. He was a clinical social worker at the VA. Hospital in Fay; N.C. William resided in Fayetteville, N C. with wife Lois and had one daughter, Pamela Ann. Donald R. Rundle v. as the vice president of the Don Wilkinson Agency in Forty Fort, Pa., where he also resided. Michael G. Evanko resided in Plains. Pa., with wife Geraldine. Dr Benjamin A. Grella, Jr., was an assistant professor of radiology at 'the University of Pennsylvania, county medical examiner for Meckknberg County. Va., and had a private practice in general diagnostic radiology in Ohio and Virginia. He served from 1957-1961 in the U.S. Air Force Strategic Air Command; B-52 RefuelingSquadron, Omaha, Neb.; and the Air Force Judo Team. Benjamin resided in Richmond. Va.. wnh his wife of 35 years. Doris (Woody) '66. Dr. Albert R. Eddy was a 1953 graduate of Coughlin High School and a former member of the First United Methodist Church. I It- and wife Lyndell had three children, Allyn R., Amy Ruth Jov. and Aaron K. Albert resided tn Wilkes-Barre before moving to Maryland. Metro M. ^BurcFT Kobuni was a mickc readier .re 'Z yens a* the Patrick Mcvcrerere Scare'. re rhe Clinton Tc srerec s: >;e:n Metro and wife Jre.e red cwosres. Demetrius and be:;-They resided in Somerville, NJ. j antes T. Bird. Jr. was a partner in The Dcregh Company restaurants, was presdeni e: the Scranton Lice Company, and ws employed by Jerry's Sports Center. Olyphant Pa. He also was a board member of the Ostemout Free Library, member and former board member of the Westmorland Club, and he served in the Coast Guard in Cape May, N.J. James resided in Shavertown, Pa., with his wife of 17 years, the former Janet DelPriore. Raymond Wills was a science teacher and coach at the Wyoming Valle}’ West Middle School Raymond resided in Kingston. Pa. Donna (Orischah) Kordoski resided in Crofton, Md., with husband Edward. Joseph E Skurgynshi M’80 worked for RJ Reynolds. He resided in WinstonSalem, N.C. Jeffrey A. Beach, R.N., worked at Clearbrook Manor in Laurel Run, Pa., and was a former associate professor of nursing at Luzerne County Community College. He received a master of science degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and was a for­ mer member of the Sigma Theta Tau fra­ ternity’. Jeffrey resided in Mountaintop, Pa., before relocating to Wright Township. Pa., with wife Tina and sons Max and Ian. Diane (Herman) Chahal, R.N., worked for the Lackawanna County Prison. She had two children, Danielle and Eric. A graduate of Scranion Central High School. Diane was a long-rime resi­ dent of Roaring Brook Township, Pa., before she relocated to Scranion, Pa. -Dr. Maiian L. Willis graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Pediatric Medicine. She formerly resided in Mechanicsburg, Pa., before practicing podiatry in Lansdowne, Pa. A WAKE-UP CALL THE AMERICAN DREAM and people who are about to make your life and local governments each have 14-inch thick stacks of forms wailing for you to fill out. Completion of these requires that you become fluent in “Bureaucratese,” a language IN MEMORIAM-FRIENDS totally unrelated to English. You will need to incorporate your business; obtain a tax iden­ tification number; create payroll forms; and Kathryn 5. Hall, wife of former Wilkes trustee David C. Hall, resided in Shavertown, Pa. Carolyn J. (Paid) Havey resided in Dallas, Pa., with her husband of 43 years, Wilkes professor C. Russell Havey. Carolyn was a native of Hays, Kan., and attended Fort Hays State University. She was a secretary at Cambridge Trust Co., Cambridge, Mass., and had two children, Sean and Deirdre. Margaret L. Petrasek, mother of Andrea Petrasek ’69, resided in Kingston, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the Wilkes University Alumni Scholarship Fund. Ronald L. Savage was a security guard for Wilkes, a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, a member of the Plains American Legion Joseph E. Colon Post, and a policeman for Manheim Township, Lancaster, Pa. He had a son and daughter, Ronald Jr. and Michelle, and five grandchildren. Ronald resided in Wilkes-Barre with his wife of 16 years, the former Helen Ratajczak. Dr. Paul Albert Torelli was a mathematics professor at Wilkes in the 1970s. He was employed by the Defense Department as a senior advisor to the deputy assistant sec­ retary of defense for resources and plans. Paul earned a bachelor’s degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia and a mas­ ter's and doctoraie in mathematics from Northwestern University. I le had two sons, Mark and Eric. Paul resided in Bethesda, Md., wiih his wife of 32 years, Joy. Ill register for workers compensation, social security, disability, and a host of others (each of which is known only by the number appearing on the form). You will need you’ve instructions to comprehend the instructions that accompany these forms. The Customers/Clients—You will soon discover that business is not as brisk as you forecast it to be. As a result, the customers/clients who do accidentally wander into your store or office (even if only to ask FINALLY MADE IT — it’s YOUR FIRST DAY AT YOUR NEW JOB, THE START OF A BRAND NEW But this is no ordinary’ employment position. After years of planning and socking away money, you’ve jusi opened your own small business. You’re now an entrepreneur and you've captured a piece of the American dream. No more egomaniac bosses, no more career. mandatory’ overtime, no more taking abuse from unreasonable customers, no more office politics, and no more being passed over for that richly deserved promotion or raise. You’ve just landed the perfect job. Right? There are just a few wrinkles in the fabric of your dream. These are the organizations for directions) will be zealously guarded. You will soon recognize that the lack of purchasers of your product or sendee will mean no salary and no vacations for the next three years. You will keep your place of business open seven days a week and will check your voicemail and email in excess of 50 limes per day. The Suppliers — Each will require 60 days lead lime for orders but demand immediate payment. They will proride substandard products and questionable sendee. Then they will sell your name, so that your Advertising salespersons will be on a first name basis with you. The Employees — The honest ones you can afford to hire will be late, absent, and constantly complain about being over­ worked. Then, after you have expended great amounts of time, energy’ and money training them, they will quit to take higher paying positions with your competitors. The Professionals — There is an army out there waiting to get their hooks into you. Attorneys, accountants, insurance brokers, real estate agents, financial advisors, business consultants, etc., are all anxious to claim a share of the paltry’ profits that you may eam. Your Friends and Family — These are the worst of the lot. They will demand free advice, products, and sendee, and will never understand why’ you are too busy to have a three-hour lunch date or telephone chat with them. And, in five years, if your business is still around, the experts will say that you are a success.But, despite all of this, you wouldn't trade it for the world! 1’1 Anthony L Liuzzo.JD.. Ph.D„ is Professor oj Business and Economics, Director oj the Business^ Division, and Director of the MBA Program at Wilkes Univeratv. He scrupulously avoids all business establishments with annual reA cnucs in excess cf S5,000 or employing more than six people. Get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion? Win an award? Eam a degree? Open a business? Retire? If you have, fill your fellow alumni in on your accomplishments. After youre7en’has occ?y pa 1B766. (57IMB-7813 (fax) written descriptions) io: Milestones, Marketing Communications Office, Wilkes University. P.O. B . • ■ . Email your news items, story ideas, feedback, or anything else you want to say, to universe@wilkes.edu. Thank you Personal Information Name: _ Date: _ Home Telephone: Spouse's Name: . Wilkes Undergraduate Year.--------- Wilkes Graduate Year.------------------ Maiden Name: Address:. ________ State: ___________ ZlP:--------------- -------------- ------------ City:_ Date cf Birth: Social Security Number--------- Email Address:--------- Wilkes Undergraduate Year:-------- .Wkes Graduate >ear._---Maiden Name: ----------- Children's Names: Employment Information Employer: Job Title: Business Address: State . ~ City: Length of Unie at Current Position Businoss Telephone: 28 telephone will ring incessantly accompanied by the drones of wily telemarketers. miserable. Included in this motley crew are: The Government — The federal, state, Email Address:. 11,101 Description of the Work You Do: 1,1 attach your Milestone infonnnllon on another shoot and return it with thi.« m Zip �TIME TO REMEMBER Its hard to believe, but in the year 2003, Wilkes will tum 70. A lot of traditions, clubs, and friendships have been formed throughout its seven decades as Bucknell University Junior College, Wilkes College, and now Wilkes University. This image was taken some time ago, capturing student life during its formative stages. If you see yourself or your friends in it, let us know who you are and what you were doing. If we identify the alumni and activity, we’ll reprint the image in another Universe magazine and let everyone in on the fun. Call the Marketing Communications Office at 1-800-WILKES-U, extension 4772, send an email to universc@wilkes.edu, write us at PO. Box 111, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766, or fax to (.570) 408-7813. ' A A L—J Wilkes University //!r Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 V ZA\JAddress service requested WILKES UNIVERSITY Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Wilkes University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2002 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Description An account of the resource This also contains a file for the Annual Report of Gifts for 2002-2003. https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fa39acb9ef03114f0225183e6190da45.pdf 946cd13c108a3e87bb5c6cd64672112a PDF Text Text se or Sunset? ■ -A] "HT y •' Will you be ready to retire when the time comes? �wiLKESuniversevoLUMETEN issueone DiRECTOR'Schair Be a pairs ©'ff WILKES UFJIVERSnY LEADERSHIP President ■Sih© gjnwS ©Gwmgj© BY STACY SMULOWITZ '93 Dr. Josepn E (TmJ Gcrrour Dr Maravene Ltxscfixe VP for Enrollment Services VP tor Student Affairs VP lor Advancement Features VP tor Finance end Operations McnaeJ Frantz Paul S Adams 77 Da-.vn Ai«vater-Ha.ght Scott A Byers ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Alumni Accolades: 2 Dr. Capin’s impact on alumni. 3 Turoczi Genomic Laboratory becoming a reality. Director Events Manager Special Assistants Stacy Smucwtz’93 M-tri-::e C-Jn "95 Dean George Ratsan BudKrcogo ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS Interview: 9 President Gilmour takes Wilkes into the future. Cover Story: 13 Retirement is inevitable... Will you be ready? W- -am Tarcart "70 First Vico President Second Vice President Vaughn A. Sxnxus ’91 Editor in Chid Coss Notes Editor 18 Bo Ryan’s having a ball in Wisconsin Associate Editors An Direction/Deiign Spotlight: 20 The accounting profession under fire. fi Tracy GoryeP-ZoroU ’30 UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Sports Editor Sports: Gan reU Jones 72 Gary W-xams 721.T82 Jenrvter Carey “S3 Treasurer AESSB M. Antxh ‘91 John Sc-tr-'y.-* SeOAtesTB JrenPtu Ct .'S’ ,-ie Tondrck ’93 Mark Gousze-.vt*.• Earl L Seaor Pnotopsrapnc Gary Fabano‘83 Peter FcnveS Stud o L Image Sado Randy Smth Photography Curio Saone* RKtcgrapny Mcnael P. Touey Ponting by Un-yaphc Ccxx Ccrpcxaten Send vcu» feedback, comments, Sections suggestions, story iduas. class notes to Wilkes Universe Aksmrti Re at cm. Wnes Unrvers-ty P.O. Box 111 4 Association News VAkes-Bane. PA 187K 1-800-WILKES-U (945-5378), ext 4130 5704084973 ifa«J 6 On Campus 22 Class Notes 27 In Memoriam 29 Afterthoughts a.irrr-nriT.v. xcs.edu w WILKES UNIVERSITY I T'S BEEN JUST OVER A YEAR since I left the ■ world of corporate communications and I product marketing to return home as alumfl ni director at Wilkes. It’s definitely been a rewarding, and eye-opening, experience. It didn’t take me long to discover I had joined an organization in the midst of great change. With an entirely new administration PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: STEVE FLOOD ’65. at the helm, and a steadily growing student HEATHER PAULHAMUS, AMD STACY SMULOWITZ '93 population, Wilkes is undergoing a rapid transformation. My challenge has been to interpret these changes for you, our alumni, and to strengthen your connection to Wilkes at this exciting moment in our history. But by far my biggest joy has been in hearing what you’re passionate about. With more than 25.000 alumni of varying ages, cultures, and professions around lhe world, its a major challenge to keep up with you. But I’ve met so many fascinating people in my travels and have learned a lot about how you want your alma mater to interact with you. For example, you’ve told me you prefer reunion events that bring together dorm-mates, sports teams and other club groups, rather than class years. As a result, we have moved Reunion Weekend from the spring to a portion of Homecoming Weekend in the fall. Those of you who live outside Northeastern Pennsylvania are eager to connect with fel­ low alumni who live right in your own community. So, for a start. I’ve been meeting with alumni in NYC and lhe Lehigh Valley of PA to rejuvenate chapters and programs in their area. And increasing numbers of alumni have expressed an interest in gening together on campus or as a regional chapter. I’ve learned that there is much more we can do as a university to keep you connected. Despite our best intentions, diere have been times when we’ve fallen short in communi­ cating about events or delivering on what we’ve promised. This is changing. Our mission is to put you first and to do what we tell you we're going to do. As we reshape the University for success in the years ahead, there is widespread under­ standing that Wilkes will not succeed without its alumni. We need more than just your financial support. As a volunteer, you can offer time and creativity that are invaluable in making Wilkes an institution that you and other alumni will rely on as a primary source for learning opportunities throughout your lives. There are so many of you who truly care about Wilkes University and want to sustain it for future generations of Colonels. I look forward to working with you to continue to improve the Wilkes University Alumni Association as an organization that meets the needs of all Wilkes alumni and students. I! I Till- jwffl c,‘ i lufiTotden I Intutinj' VOLUME TEN, ISSUE ONE Wi"-cs LT-vwty *s an mdepenaerit nsotuten of tvgner educston oeccatea to academe and mtolxtcfui oxcefonce m the lacra! arts, sosocm and pm!sins! programs The Urrvcrstv provides its stuosms wth the o •percnce end educa- t.ori necessary lex career and intfiieaual devoopment as «i.*J as for persona! grcA'.h. engenders a sense of values and cvc rreponsfc-.'.ty. and encourages its Stuomts to vveccme the epoxtuf-tvs and chVenges of <• dvwse and conpnu.-ir, cnangng wtxta. The Un.verety enhances the trad ion of strong stuoent-facu-Ty r.tcraaom m aS its programs. attracts wd retans outstandng people m every segment o' me urwcrsTy, and fostnes a tp: t o' coopx-ratxm, rarnuxty or.crvemenL end rdvdual respect \vthn tho cnt«H Un.vtvsty William and Connie Umphred on the beach in Naples, Florida. Photo by Randy Smith Photography. The voice oj Willies University/Miunni To reach Stacy you may e-mail her at staLWS@rvilhes.edu or call 1-8OO-\V1U<ES-U (945-5378) extension 4132. �ALUMNaccoIades alumi ;iaccolades Turoczi Genomic Lab close to becoming reality BY SUSAN DANTONA JOLLEY, CFRE Corporate and alumni supporters pledge $200,000 to establish new lab PICTURED ABOVE: GARFIELD JONES ‘72. ALU'. Ni ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FIRST VICE PRESIDENT; DR. ROBERT CAPIN '50 FBSSIDENT EMERITUS,- DR. TIM GILMOUR. PRESIDENT One person makes a difference Members of the Wilkes family gather to honor the man who so deeply inspired and shaped their lives— President Emeritus Dr. Roberts. Capin '50. 7". . 1 JB p— -- t ixesuwvsssty B t \ t al'Jmzi ard mends BJT pinad together at the W W Wesmxrelard Club on -“-pri? 5 io rssnsr Dr. Robert S. Capin for '.’/tikes. ?s sudenis. and the communir< Czpti: a as the gzss- of honor 21 the 2003 Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance. Cd tite S' peepk who attended to pay lo the mzn with a gende spirit, critik.ui mnd 2nd heart r>f gold, none was n--. re grrH’ri than Thcrzas Kdly 69. To htin. Cap.n served nrz urtiy 25 2 teacher, ■;b'.n 2 -.er; d ’.egr.:; as a ej i’ C -i: ": *'■ .us 2 •>. frjn&n being, His hh personal v.zr.r.th \y ; and thesf csjcdee-s others --S'. t./. ~ ing and wise counsel," said Kelly. “He is one of those people to whom you point when you honestly assess who influenced your life and career." William Montague '68 explained how Capin inspired him to become the person he is today. Reflecting on Capiris life and career, Montague described him as an “educated man, professional, community leader, family man, mentor and simply teacher." Over the years. Capin fulfilled roles as professor, director of Evening and Summer College, dean of academic affairs, presi­ dent, and nov/ president emeritus. Under Capiris leadership, Wilkes employed prudent management practices, enabling itself to operate in the black. I fe tmptemented and piloted two successful multi-year, rnuhi-rnillion-dollar capital ~ campaigns, the financing and construc­ tion of a new residence hall, and the extensive refurbishment of many historic campus facilities. On the academic side of the house, Capin assisted in the development of the MBA program, specialization of Accounting, the advancement of the Wilkes-Hahnemann medical program and establishment of the Nursing School. Another significant achievement was rc- accrcditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities. Bui of all the positions he’s held, his greatest satisfaction came from being a professor. “To leach is to touch a life forever,” he said. To this day, Capin continues in that role as a professor in the Accounting ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF DR. LES TUROCZI GATHER TO CELEBRATE HIS 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO WILKES. FIRST ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): DR. MARIANNE SCICCHITANO REXER '85. ARLENE HERRON '76, ALENA OCHAL BARRY'90, DR. RENEE STRUCKE MATHUR '89. DR. MICHAEL RUPP '87. DR. ROSS COHEN 'S6. DR. GREGORY HOLLIS ‘74, ROBERT (DON) JARRETT '72. M’75.SECOND ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): CHRISTOPHER REXER '85. M'96. MICHAEL MEY '80, GEORGE PSARRAS '92. DR. JOHN WARTELLA '85. TODD DZIAK '96. ' DR. RAEF FAHMY '84, DR. PETER NOVROSKI '88. DR. LESTER TUROCZI. TUROCZI, DR. MICHAEL STEELE. STEEl PATRICK DWYER '83, GENE CHIAKOWSKI '84, DR. WILLIAM (WILBUR) MCCANN. DR. PAUL MASTROKYRIAKOS '85 (ABSENT FROM PHOTO: NEIL WILLIAMS '87). /7\\ S OF JUNE 2003, more than 90 g W alumni and the Angclinc Jr Kirby Health Foundation wk have pledged $200,000 to support the development of a leading­ edge genomics laboratory named for retir­ ing biology professor Dr. Les Turoczi. The funds will be used to acquire equipment that will help position Wilkes as a leader in undergraduate genomic education. Slated to open in Fall 2004, the Dr. Les Turoczi Genomic Research l aboraloiy will give Wilkes students an edge in the science marketplace. The project was announced at a Homecoming weekend dinner reception where more than 60 ofTuroczis former students and friends gathered to celebrate his 30 years of teaching and scholarship. Alumni traveled from as far away as New Hampshire and Man land to honor their former professor. In opening remarks. Biology. Chemistry and Health Sciences division chairman Dr. Michael Steele thanked Turoczi for leading a transformation during his years as department chairman. “Under Dr. Turoczis leadership, outdivision has begun to take on an entirely new image, that of an undergraduate program where research activities are a major focus of the education not forjust some, but all undergraduates.- said Steele. "Our students in Biology and Chentisuy leant the process of the science, not just the facts. Investigative research is now inte­ grated across the curriculum, in the Labora­ tories, in the classroom, and outside of class in a variety of ways." According to Steele, training in the use and capabilities of these cutting-edge tech­ niques and tools is essential. With mtirdng in the new laboratory. students will be pre­ pared to engage in sophisticated levels of acquisition. analysis, and dissemination of genomics information. Students in laboratory courses will have hands-on experience with emerging meth­ ods of genomic data analysis and Wilkes faculty members and students will be able to significantly expand their active research. Additionally, the acquisition will allow the University to serve as a resource to the greater communitv bv providing applied research capabilities. The department hopes to acquire three additional pieces of equipment ttia: facritv have identified as critical to farthering genomic studies. Already, the Vnivcrsitv has received an Amersham megaBASE DNA sequencer with an estimated value of SkVAV fror.*. incyte Genomics Corporation. Newark. Deli.. through vice president of applied technologies Di Gregorx HollisJi k’NC'tx-.' . ,-.e>: ..x... s i a. Department.!*! I lie wifcf <’/ Wlllm I falwnll.V .Alumni S �AssociATioNnews family and some of our country's top celebrities. Cookbooks are S10 each. LUZERNE COUNTY CHAPTER ALUMNI LEAD­ ERS: SCELBA, DROBISH, REICHL. SKIRO. Luzerne County Chapter Alumni Leaders The new leaders for the Luzerne County Chapter of the Alumni Association arc energized and ready to take action. Pictured from left to right are: Victor Scelba 01 (Treasurer/Secretary), Amy Drobish 00 (Program Chair), Jeff Reichl 00 (President), Wendy Skiro 00 (Membership Chair). Absent from photo: Beth Danner 02 (Vice President). CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: YOUNG GRADS GET SILLY WITH A GIANT CUT-OUT AT THE NEW TAILGATE TENT; A FUTURE ALUMNA READS THE LATEST CAMPUS NEWS IN THE BEACON; ART ENTHUSIASTS ENJOY ART IN THE AUTUMN; ATLANTA BRAVES PITCHER KEVIN GRYBOSKI '95 GREETS GUESTS AT THE FRIDAY NIGHT FROLIC; CHOW TIME AT THE TAILGATE TENT; JASON LEACH (ANNVILLE, PA.) AND HOLLY SHIBER (DALLAS, PA.) EMBRACE AFTER BEING CROWNED HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN. BELOW: A WILKES COUPLE GETS THEIR CARICATURE DRAWN; A LOCAL ARTIST, TIM WEAVER, SHARES HIS CRAFT WITH ALUMNAE; AND ALUMNI TRY THE CANDY ART MACHINE UNDER THE TAILGATE TENT. CHECK OUT WWW.WILKES.EDU/ALUMNI FOR MORE HOMECOMING PHOTOS. Homecoming sees foog turnout Alumni Benefits As a member of Wilkes University’s Alumni Association, you are entitled to a number of special benefits including: c-Newslcttcr Go io www.wilkes.edu/alumni to sign up for a monthly email newsletter to help keep you updated on Wilkes events. Pross by r.'-chaeJ P To^ey If you haven't heard by now, Homecoming Weekend :002 was a huge success. Our roving photographer captured these images for you to enjoy. Group Insurance Program Liberty Mutual Insurance Company offers a special discount on automobile and homeowners insurance for alumni. Call 800-526-1547 for more information. Hotel Discount Plan Your $.0.5. (Significant Organization Savings) card will save you 20% on any member of the Choice Hotels International including Sleep, Comfort, Clarion, Quality, Ridgeway, EconoLodge and Main Stay Suites. License Plates As a graduate of Wilkes University, you are invited to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Special Organization (license) Plate Program. Plates embossed with the phrase "Wilkes University Alumni" and Wilkes Universit}’ logo are currently available for passenger cars, motor homes and trucks with a registered gross weight of 9,000 pounds or less. Motorcycles and trailers do not qualify for this plate, and personalized plates are not issued under this program. A one-time S35 fee (separate from the annual registration renewal fee) is charged for each plate. A portion of die fee goes to support the Alumni Association. 2002 Alumni Directories A limited number of hardbound directo­ ries are still available. The cost of each is S79.99 plus S&H. Alumni Cookbook This 359-pagc softbound book features recipes donated by members of the Wilkes The voice of Wilkes University Alumni Florida Reunions Alumni reunions were held in Orlando, Tampa, Naples and Aventura this past February. Pictured al the Aventura, Fla. home of Pauly and Sidney Friedman are: (Seated) Pauly Friedman, Carolyn Basler ’58, Stacy Smulowitz, ’93; (Standing) Sidney Friedman, Jack Basler, Gregg Cook '80, Bryan Hoffman ’88, Dr. Tim Gilmour. View more photos from the Florida reunions at www.wilhcs.edu/alumni. n Sangy Reunion Each summer, the BUJC ladies reunite with their favorite Wilkes icon. Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski. This years luncheon will be held on July 9th in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Philadelphia Chapter Gathers Beach Bash Credit Card Program Watch for changes to the Wilkes University credit card program. interested in joining or helping to start a chapter near you, contact the Alumni Office. Join Wilkes alumni and those from Kings and Marywood for summer fun at Beach Bash 2003. The event will be held at Bar Anticipation in Belmar, NJ on July 19 from 2-8 p.m. Only $5 per person includes Wilkes University mug, BBQ lunch, volley­ ball sandpit, drink specials, and wristband for admission to the nightclub. Chapter Reorganizations NYC and Lehigh Valley alumni arc ready to revitalize their chapters. If you're Members of the Philadelphia Chapter got together to enjoy an Eagles game. Pictured are: Sean Lockhead '90 and Karyn (Keegan) Lockhead ’91, Deb (Miller) Renner ’89 and Andrew Renner '90, Jason Griggs ‘90 and Andrew Harris ‘89. Oh yeah, they still love their wings! I* I FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE ALUMNI OFFICE AT 800-WILKES-U (945-5378), EXTENSION 4130 OR EMAIL ALUMNI5WILKES.EDU. 5 �or campus o’campus Wilkes launches a new .edu www.wilkes.edu features a fresh design, user-friendly navigation, and personalization tools for those considering attending Wilkes 11 n NOVEMBER 2002, Wilkes University R launched a newly redesigned and ■ interactive website at www.wilkes.edu. I The new site provides a personalized Web experience for prospective students. By sharing information with Wilkes about their academic and co-curricular interests, they receive the latest informa­ tion customized to their needs on the site and via email. The site allows them to manage the enrollment process on-line by using services such as an on-line application, an automated campus visit request form, interactive survey features, and a dynamic database for frequently asked questions. According to Vice President of Enrollment Services Mike Frantz, one of the major goals of the re-launch was to integrate on-line and off-line communi­ cations and increase inquiries and appli­ cations from those considering Wilkes, "Our communications with prospective students — whether in person, over the phone or through the mail— always illustrate that Wilkes is a University where individual needs are met,” said Frantz. uThe new Web services add another layer of sophistication to our 6 THE NEW HOMEPAGE (ABOVE) FEATURES RESTRUCTURED NAVIGATION BASED ON A PARTICULAR AUDIENCE, AND THE ADMISSIONS PAGE (LEFT) HOUSES POWERFUL SOFTWARE THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PERSONALIZE THE SITE TO FIT THEIR NEEDS AND INTERESTS. ability to provide them with a personal­ ized experience.” "Results of initial testing among high school students and parents have been overwhelmingly positive,” adds Pamela Fendrock, the University’s new Web content manager. “We are encouraged by this response, but won’t rest on our laurels,” said Fendrock. "We continue to update and refine the sites content daily and arc working on the development of other applications to make the site more useful to prospective students, alumni, current students, faculty and staff.” The site uses software provided by LiquidMatrix, one of the nations leading proriders of 1-to-l internet communications for colleges and universities. Wilkes also partnered with Noel-Leritz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education, to integrate the Web component with its existing enrollment management processes. The launch is the first step in the development of many new on-line services. Planned improvements include redesigned alumni and development sections, on-line event registration and centralized calendar system, gift and fee processing services, and a portal site for current students. Prospective students can tailor the site to their specific interests by visiting www.wilkes.edu and clicking on the Admissions link.I* I Four new trustees, one goal: To advance Wilkes University Attorney Linda Fisher, Dr. Alan Guskin, President & CEO Michael Mahoney, and Attorney James Sandman are the newest mem­ bers of the Wilkes University Board of Trustees. Each brings a wealth of experience to their role as members of the university's governing body Linda A. Fisher, J.D. Fishers first introduction to Wilkes came nearly 30 years ago when she served as a law clerk to (Wilkes Trustee Emeritus) The Honorable Max Rosenn in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Following her clerkship, Fisher joined the Philadelphia-based law firm of Dechert, Price & Rhoads in 1974, where she specialized in personal financial and estate planning and contested probate and trust matters for nearly 26 years. In her position with The Glenmede trust Company, Fisher assists clients in the management of family foundations, including grant administration, tax and legal compliance, and foundation invest­ ing. She is also a member of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, where she serves on the Charitable Planning and Fiduciary Litigation Committees; is a director of Philadelphia Futures, a non-profit organization dedicat­ ed to assisting inner-city students to enter and succeed in college; and is a director of City Year Greater Philadelphia. Fisher writes and speaks frequently on estate, trust, and philanthropic matters. Her article “Donor Advised Funds: The Alternative to Private Foundations?” appeared in The Philadelphia Business Journal and The Cleveland BarJournal. She is on the Editorial Advisor}' Panel of The Family Foundation Advisor, a national publi­ cation for Family Foundation directors and trustees. Alan E. Guskin, Ph.D. Guskins leadership positions in higher education include serving simultaneously as president of Antioch University and Antioch College and then after a universi­ ty reorganization, as chancellor. He also served as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and acting president and provost of Clark University. Throughout his administrative career, Guskin has remained an active teacher and author. Guskin currently serves as co-director of the Project on the Future of Higher Education and as a faculty member in Antioch’s new and highly innovative Ph.D. Program in Leadership and Change. His activities with the project L'lmago Stud-o Linda A. Fisher, J.D. Managing Director of Philanthropic Advisory Services The Glenmede Trust Company (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) University of Rochester, Bachelor of Arts 1 University of Pennsylvania Law School, Juris Doctorate involve collaboration with 14 of the leading thinkers and practitioners in higher education. The team is developing models for the future of undergraduate education that focus on the enhance­ ment of student learning and the quality of faculty work-life in the context of limited financial resources. Alan E. Guskin, Ph.D. Distinguished University Professor Antioch University (Edmonds, Washington) Brooklyn College, Bachelor ofArts University of Michigan, Ph.D. in Social Psychology �Tim Michael J. Mahoney, C.P.A. President and CEO Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. (CTE) (Dallas, Pennsylvania) Villanova University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (Pennsylvania) 1 In 2001 Guskin received the Morris T. Keeton Award from the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning “for his long and noteworthy history’ in higher educa­ tion as an administrator, teacher, writer, consultant, and speaker, and his demon­ strated commitment to student learning and innovation and change in higher education.” While a graduate student in 1960, Guskin organised a student group on the Ann Arbor campus of die University of Michigan that is widely7 credited with inspiring John E Kennedy to establish the Peace Corps. and director of RCN Corporation, a spin­ off from C-TEC, from September 1997 until October 1999. He helped develop the overall RCN business plan; played a major role in securing the necessary funding approvals to launch and build RCN’s first two markets, Boston and New York; had responsibility for die company's expan­ sion to the West Coast; and was responsi­ ble for all regulatory initiatives. Prior to joining C-TEC, Mahoney served as executive vice president and treasurer/COO of Harron Communications, a Pennsylvania-based, cable and communications company with operations in eight states. Michael J. Mahoney, C.P.A. Mahoney brings decades of extensive financial, managerial, and operational experience in the telecommunications industry to his roles with CTE and as a trustee for Wilkes. He joined C-TEC Corporation (prede­ cessor to CTE) as executive vice president of its cable television unit and was responsible for all cable television opera­ tions. Under his forward-looking leader­ ship. C-TEC invested in Northeast Networks, making it one of the first tradi­ tional telecommunications companies to invest in a competitive sendee provider outside of its established geography. In February 1994, Mahoney was appointed president and chief operating officer of C-TEC and served in that capacity until September 1997. Mahoney served as president. COO, 8 ■-I James Sandman, J.D. Also a former law clerk of Judge Rosenn, Sandman came to “know and respect Wilkes” through his association with him from 1976-1977. He’s been a managing partner with Arnold & Porter since 1995 and has the overall manage­ ment responsibility for the 700-lawyer, 1550-employee, international law firm, with offices in five cities. Sandman maintains an active practice as a litigator and counselor with an emphasis on the defense of product liability cases. He also has experience in a wide range of other types of litigation, including antitrust and employment matters. His practice has involved cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. A member of the Board of Overseers of the University of Pennsylvania Law ! School, Sandman also serves on the boards of the Neighborhood Legal Sendees Program in Washington, D.C.; the Whitman-Walker Clinic, Inc.; and the Washington Performing Arts Society. He is chair of the District of Columbia Bar's Committee on Mukijurisdictional Practice and a member of the D.C. Bar’s Committee on Multidisciplinary Practice. Sandman is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. [II �:te view XTEKVieW The Buzz around campus these days is about growth. As the University prepares to welcome its largestfreshman class in more than 10 years,faculty and administration arc tackling the challenges that come with it, such as increased demandfor residence hall space, staff suppon and class sirtions. For President Tim Gilmour, its all part of the plan—the strategic plan. that is. Dramatic growth in enrollment is one of the many bodacious goals he and die Wil/ccs community have set in its Vision 2010 plan. When he joined Wilkes in 2001, Tim immediately began a comprehensive review of programs andfinances as part of his goal to create a culture of open communication and participative planning. Leading strategic change is a discipline Tim knows well. He previously served as provost at Northwest Missouri State University and vice president for strategic planning ar Georgia Tech. He also has held executive administration positions at the University of Maryland College Park and Penn State University. He has a B.A. in history, an M.Edfrom the University of Delaware, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan. Tofind out more about Tim and the ambi­ tious vision he is leading campus toward, Alumni Relations Director Stacy- Smulowitz ’93 spent some time with him on a recent Friday morning at his home. “As your alumni representative and a Wilkes alumna myself, 1 hoped to find out more about how the president plans to shape the future of our alma mater,” says Smulowitz. "Tun is an extremely humble individual, and it takes considerable prodding to get him to talk about himself. When he docs, it's clear that he indy believes his role is as senant to the Wilkes community.'’ the "new" concept of leadership is to help people find ways to become successful by meeting the needs of those they are assigned to serve. "By doing this you create an institution in which all of its members arc solving problems and creating an agile and flexible organization responsive to its environment and those it serves," he said. On leadership. On why he chose Wilkes University. Of his many responsibilities as president of a comprehensive and growing university, the largest Tim is charged with is leading all 380-plus employees to accomplish the institutions strategic long-range plan. This grand effort will take a leader who is skilled in the an of empowerment and motivation. “Leaders are people who help an organ­ ization understand its opportunities and challenges and excite its members to change what they’re doing to actions that advance the institution toward its oppor­ tunities,” he said. "That takes a lot of communication, persuasion, and helping people to do the right things.” Tim sees the “old” concept of leader­ ship—in which a leader defines a direc­ tion for an organization and the staff follows through—as outmoded. To him, Tim has spent much of his career at larger, state-assisted universities. Northwest Missouri State, for example, is about twice the size of Wilkes. But those experiences have given him a unique outlook on how Wilkes fits in the big picture of higher education. "First, you need to know that I believe higher education laces significant challenges and opportunities in the years ahead as the environment changes,” he said. "The institutions that will succeed are those that are able to read what’s happening in their environment and have the capacity to adjust quickly to those changes. "What attracted me to Wilkes is that it is precisely the kind of institution that can thrive in a changing environment.” he added. "It has always been a creature of the Wyoming Valley— responsive to the needs of the community and uniquely focused on the learning needs of its stu­ dents. Wilkes is a great place to work, a place where people see themselves as pan of a close-knit family. Being part of an organization that shows it can respond, in the sense that we have people who can and do want change, is an incredible opportunity.” On opportunities and challenges. "Every higher education institution has challenges,” said Tim, "including developing support programs that respond io changing needs; building institutional strength through enhancing the capacity of faculty, staff, and alumni; raising funds to create the margin of excellence; and fostering outstanding leadership throughout the organization. At the same time, we must address rapidly rising costs. Our challenge at Wilkes is to stop growth in costs while growing in size, reaping economies of scale, and in stature. Tim believes that although Wilkes faces some serious challenges in the coming years, the opportunities for it to grow and better serve its students and the commu­ nity at large are plentiful. "Our opportunities are tied to our historic ability to respond rapidly lo the educational needs of Northeastern Pennsylvania,” he said. "We are growing this region to create a larger service area, bringing greater strength over the long haul. And we will find there arc many opportunities for new' residential programs with real excitement and excellence, as we did with the School of Pharmacy.” "In addition,” he continued, "we will increase offerings in continuing education/post baccalaureate programs, as we did with the graduate education program. I believe that the institutions that can pro­ vide a focused array of high demand pro­ grams at this level will be the ones that will thrive in the future.” On the Wilkes University of today. Wilkes has changed dramatically over the past 10 years. For alumni who may not have been back to Wilkes in a while, the institution may look like a different place, but still feels like home. According to Tim, enrollments are increasing, costs are being controlled, and we have a complete collection of programs that attest to our strength. Eut to ensure a promising future, todays opportunities must be seized in order to succeed tomorrow. On the Wilkes University of tomorrow. According to Tim. the Wilkes of the future will be founded on a single principle: exceeding student expectations. "First we need to focus on student needs by adding more programs that place our graduates in lucrative professions and enable alumni in the workplace to contin­ ue their education and enhance the current skills needed to prosper in their chosen careers," he said. "We also need to increase the use of technology for enhanced student learning." He noted that even with the increases in enrollment over the past few years, there is still room for our undergraduate and graduate enrollments to grow. The Strategic Long-Range Plan calls for an increase in current enrollments from 2600 full-time equivalent students to 4000 in the year 2010. That means residential programs need to grow from 1850 to 2200 and post-baccalaureate offerings from 750 to 1800. �cov? story \~=-view :iOur goal always is to serve our students at a cost that doesn't unduly strap them after graduation." "In addition, we will look to greatly strengthen our financial stability, faculty and staff capacity information technology and facilities/ said Gilmour. On Wilkes University's financial strength. In order for Wilkes to move forward, it has to have the financial strength to support such growth. Bui!ding this financial strength. Tim says, is the top objective. Financial strength of any university is derived largely from its endowment which is similar to an individuals savings and investment An endowment is made up of a combination of restricted and unrestricted gifts by alumni, friends, universiri’ family, and community members. These gifts are invested and a percentage of the the income (currently 4.5 percent) is used to support scholar­ ships and designated operations to offset dollars from tuition and fees. “Currently, 90 percent of the University’s operating budget comes from tuition and fees. Compared to our com­ petitors this is very high. Over time we need to increase the proportion of budget from other sources," Tim said. Vision 2010 calls for the endowment to triple from its current level of S21 million to S60 million. "To reach this number/ explained Tim. "we will rely on careful budgeting, cost savings, and asking our constituents to help us build our financial strength/ “The Wilkes faculty, staff, and administration will become more efficient with its processes and significantly reduce our costs in the years ahead,” he said. “In doing so we will need to maintain our quality and competitiveness in the marketplace. “Our goal always is to serve our stu­ dents at a cost that doesn’t unduly strap them after graduation/ added Tim. Principle funding sources for the future include continued reliance on tuition, but watching costs and being realistic about what our students and their parents can afford; larger endowment for scholarships and targeted programs to support students; state funding, which has decreased over the years; and major grants from government and foundations to enhance specific programs. will be the creation of a portfolio of challenging academic programs that use technology to its fullest and arc capable of meeting changing societal needs. Al the same time, Wilkes must also control costs and invest in the physical plant to enhance our financial strength. “Certainly one of the tilings we will seek is greater support from alumni for continuing education needs, referring students, volunteering to help the Alumni Association, and financial support to build the endowment,” he said. “We want our students to feel like they have control over their destiny, can think independently, and feel an obligation to be citizens with a sense of social responsibility/ I11 WILKES' VITALS On continuing education and distance learning. “I’d like to see greater emphasis on meet­ ing the needs of our alumni, especially in terms of continuing education, distance education, and lifelong learning/ said Tim. “Distance learning wall play a strong hand in our future. As we move forward in our graduate education programs we will see greater reliance on technology, whether it is through a course offered on campus or via the Web.” President Gilmour envisions that within the next few years uwe will be able to track our alumni (who request service) and provide them with an educational portfolio and the advice and assistance they need to keep up-to-date with advances in their field and remain competitive.” “We want to be the educational provider of choice for alumni and oth­ ers...an institution of lifelong learning.” On getting from today to tomorrow. To move toward this ambitious vision, Wilkes will need to redefine and create an undergraduate experience that is the best in the Mid-Atlantic region. The key SAT SCORES (FALL 2002) VERBAL ........................... MATH............................... TOTAL ............................. NATIONAL AVERAGE ENROLLMENT (FALL 2002) UNDERGRADUATE FULLTIME................. PART TIME ...................... TOTAL ............................... FTE’ .................................... GRADUATE FULLTIME . PART TIME TOTAL .... FTE’ ........... . 514 . 523 1037 1020 1,633 . . 283 1,916 1,724 . . . 69 1,714 1,783 . 740 FIRST PROFESSIONAL (PHARMACY) FULLTIME.................................................. 255 PART TIME....................................................... 0 TOTAL ......................................................... 255 FTE’ ..............................................................255 TOTAL FULL TIME PART TIME TOTAL . . . FTE’ .......... NUMBER OF MAJORS 1,957 1,997 3,954 2,719 . . .46 NUMBER OF GRADUATES PER YEAR 2002 ..............................................................974 2001 .......................................................... 1022 2000 .................................................................... 852 NUMBER OF INCOMING FRESHMEN 2003 ..................................................... (est) 525 2002 .................................................................... 487 Retirement. Some gt get there sooner. Ar some in worry- 4 free financial shape. I ^heWilkes Universe talked to three Wilkes graduates — F one in the workforce less than 10 years, another who took early retirement, and one who's enpyed his for more than a decade. ■______ H What financial steps did they e? What can you learn? Stay tuned. We asked |woj sxperts — Frederick Herrmann 79, a managing nd portfolio manager ,^at BlackRock Inc. in New Yoi 2003-04 UNDERGRADUATE COSTS TUITION & FEES ....................$19,810 RESIDENCE HALL....................... $ 5,080 FOOD SERVICE ............................. $ 3,250 ’full-time equivalent Data from Wilkes' 2002-03 Fact Book 12 - \ AA �covERStory covERStory ALK RETIREMENT THESE DAYS and the conversation turns to stocks. After all, the U.S. stock markets three-year slide hit some portfolios hard. The sputtering economy and uncertain labor market are forcing some to rethink their retirement plan. Some will work longer — and harder — to reach their retirement goals. The 13th annual Retirement Confidence Survey found that the share of workers not at all confident they will have enough money saved to live comfortably in retirement jumped to 16 percent in 2003, up from 10 percent the year before. Those feeling very confident declined to 21 percent from 23 percent. Thirty-seven percent haven’t calculated how much money they wall need to retire. Worse, nearly a third of today’s workers haven't yet started to save for retirement. Ouch. And many of today’s workers won’t be eligible for full Social Security benefits until age 67. But more than half the respon­ dents were unaware of the phased increase in the retirement age from 65 to 67. Sounds grim, but the young worker to whom we talked aims to retire at age 55 and our two retirees are doing fine, thank you. Read their stories and learn. Consider Sumner Hayward ‘65. He didn’t plan to retire early. At age 55, though, health forced him to re-think life and he said good­ bye to the job he loved — teaching. "I like being able to do what I want to do and I do like to travel." SUMNER HAYWARD '65 “I had a heart bypass and I didn’t want to be in the middle of a school year with a contract and not be able to fulfill it,” says Hayward, now 60, of Winslow, Maine. “I decided that was the time 1 should retire. I did agonize over it. I loved teaching. I would have gone on forever, but I thought that my health was more important.” Fortunately, he found himself on solid financial footing. Hayward went straight into leaching after graduation and was a diligent saver from the start “I always put money into annuities and, when IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) became available, I put money into them. I always did that to a maximum. I worked summers doing other things to supplement my teaching income.” In addition to tax-sheltered vehicles, he bought Maine real estate and, along the way, stock-indexed mutual funds and a few individual stocks he liked. Those assets, coupled with a pension from nearly three decades of teaching, allowed him to start a new fife chapter with little financial worry. His reason for saving'. “I wanted to make sure that there was security for me and my wife (Barbara) — although I didn’t really care about retirement. I’ve always felt it was important to put money aside and to realize that sometime you may need to use it” Saving, says Hayward, may mean lifestyle choices. “I don’t have big financial needs. I’m pretty simple person,” he says. “I don’t need a million-dollar house. I don’t need big car. Also, Maine is not an extremely high cost of tiring state. If I were firing in New York City, I’d probably need more money than I need here.” Early retirement has afforded Hayward new opportunities. One is as a part-time antiques dealer and he’s an arid reader in his areas of interest — English china, American pottery; Maine pressed glass, and Civil War memorabilia. He enjoys the business, and the income helps to fund his other passion — travel. “I like being able to do what I want to do and I do like to travel,” he says. “I can travel cheaply' because I can travel off sea­ son. It doesn’t necessarily have to be as Pe:er Few- Stuso more exploration of the U.S. A time-share he and his wife bought offers a host of domestic possibilities. While resigning from leaching was "really heart breaking,” he still visits the school. “I see students in the hall and say, ‘Oh, God, I’d love to work with these guys.’” He has that opportunity — as a vol­ unteer in the after-school theater program. Hayward’s retirement advice for new grads is the same he’s given his own daughter. “Save 10 bucks every week. By the end of the year, it begins to lookdike some money. By the end of 10 years, it looks like big money,” he says. “With interest compounding, even though rates aren’t that high right now, it still grows. That way you have money for a rainy day or retirement or whatever happens.” The voice of Wilkes University AInnini doesn't beat the S&-P 500. Its difficult to pick the right manager,” says Herrmann. “Indexfunds are an excellent way to get broad exposure to the market and to have a diversified portfolio across individual names and market sectors. And you generally have lowerfees and lower turnover—all which add to performance over time." Cardell says its important to put pre-tax dollars to work in tax-deferred vehicles like d01 (l?)s and IRAs. “The real value there is the compounding of this tax-free money. Instead of paying a portion of that out each year in taxes, you get the interest on the interest. When you add that up, that’s the power of compounding.” Stalling early, too, like Hayward did, is vital. “Studies have shown ifyou put money in yourfirst 10years, then stop, you’d still be ahead of those people who shipped die first 10years and then started. That’s because you had die compounding effect of that money," says Cardell. They, too, like Hayward’s side business. “If in your retirement you can generate a cash stream by doing something that you wanted to do anyway, that's a real benefit.” says Herrmann. “But, certainly, in retirement ifyou can spend part ofyour time doing something that generates income that’s only going to improve your lijestylc — which he has accomplished. ’ Another plus — living in a low-cost urea. "That really helps the balance sheet because you're going to deplete your sarings at a much slower rate? says Cordell. 15 �covERStory covERStory Rantf/ Smtfi pnotograpny Thirty-year-old Kiana Phuong Bui ‘96 and her friends dream about retiring and retiring early. Working as a benefits assistant at a con­ sulting company, Bui, of Vienna, Va., says, “I am trying to save like crazy. Since I got out of college, the first job 1 had, I wanted to put anything 1 could into a 401 (k)." The magic of a 401(k), in addition to allowing employees to contribute to a retirement plan with pre-tax dollars, is that employers can match a workers con­ tribution. Employers can contribute up to 100 percent of an employee's compensa­ tion or up to $40,000 — whichever is less. Important for young professionals like Bui who are climbing career ladders and changing jobs is that they’re portable. If they change employers, their retirement plans follow. Bui thinks it best to spread her invest­ ments over different asset classes and fig­ ures she’s young enough to take the risk of the volatile technology’ sector. “Your money can be in the wrong fund — so you can lose,” she says. “Because I'm young right now, its okay to be aggressive in some of the funds. Sometimes, when you get your quar­ terly statement it doesn’t look too good.” Diversification, though, is an invest­ ment lesson her husband learned when his WorldCom Inc. 401 (k) went south. “He lost everything,” she says. “Like they teach you at school, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. He’s starting all over.” Bui doesn’t understand friends who don’t save. “The money they make, they 16 spend it all. It goes toward bills or some­ thing else. Saving for me is not a prob­ lem.” Being a two-income family helps and she uses automatic withdrawal from her paycheck and checking account to fund her 401 (k) and savings. Driving Bui’s saving is her future. “1 want to not have to work when it’s time to retire,” she says. “I want to be able to sur­ vive on the money’ I’ve saved because Social Security’ is not going to be enough.” Major retirement plans include travel and she’d like to do it at a young enough age to enjoy it and not have to worry about health. She thinks age 55 would be an ideal lime to retire. “All of us want to retire early,” says Bui of her and her friends’ plans. “We talk about what we need to save now. But then down the road, if something happens, how things may need to be reorganized.” “Hopefully, I get to travel,” she says, per­ haps returning to her native Vietnam. Europe, too. “That’s what I want to do now. But it’s hard working and trying to get vacation time.” Analysis: “She’s 30years old and recogniz­ ing that she can afford to take more risk. That's a good thing. Her time horizon will afford risk,” says Hcrnnann. “Because of that she’s in tech­ nologyfunds. I think investing in a sectorfund —particularly a volatile sectorfund—is not much better than holding one stock. These stocks are in the same sector, often impacted by the same economic events and by the same kind of things that happen in the economy. Herport- folio should be more diversified. She should be building a portfolio acmss all sectors, large cap and, perhaps, small cap, and international." Cardell agrees that diversification is essen­ tial. But he also notes that many small investors tend to buy last year’s winners and worries that Bui may be making the same mistake with her technology bet. “Studies have shown that subsequent performance of thesefunds is that they tend to underper­ form,” he says. Is her early retirementfeasible? “The problem is not that people want to retire at 55 but they are forgetting that they may have a 30-year retirement. She could have a retirement as long as her working life,” says Cardell. “ The expected life span of a woman is close to 80 now. She could live quite a long time. You’ve got to earn quite a bit of money at 55 to get you through the rest of the way. Life expectancy has gone way up.” “Kiana makes the point that Social Security won’t be enough," says Cardell. “It’s not going to be there at all, in my opinion. Soon, there will be two retireesfor every worker. There’s no way the system can sup­ port that. Ifyou re counting on any kind oj Social Security then you’re mistaken. You need to do it on your own. ” Says Herrmann: “Will she be able to do it? A lot depends on her expected lifestyle and her lifestyle now. It’s all about setting priori­ ties, realistic goals, living within your means and accumulating. You have to be prepared to adjust because a lot of people who were ready to retire at the end of2000 or 2001 had to re-adjust.” wiLKESuniverse William Umphred ’52 of Naples, Fla., and his wife, Connie, both Wilkes trustees emeriti, live the quintessential good life. Umphred, now 74, retired at age 61. His first spouse died, but he married Connie, 70. They’ now split lime between Florida’s Gulf Coast and Northeast Pennsylvania. Umphred decided to retire after being invited to Naples by friends. “They’ said Naples was a paradise, I came down for a visit in 1988 and then came back in 1989 and spent a month. By the time I was ready’ to leave, I was hooked on the lifestyle and decided to retire at the end of that year at the age of 61 — four years ear­ lier than I would have had to retire.” Living by the motto his father taught him, he says, helped to lay the ground­ work to make it possible. “He said a person should always pay himself first,” says Umphred. “What he meant by that was that whatever your earnings arc, put a percentage away in sav­ ings or investments. I started doing that as soon as I was making a meaningful salary’.” He bought stock in the company for whom he worked and participated in the employee stock purchase plan and re­ invested his dividends. “Then along came the 401(k),” he says. “It in effect paid people to save their money’ and companies match your contributions up to a certain level. How could one turn that offer down? Then the government came out with die IRA. I had some inde­ pendent income and I was able to start an IRA for myself. Then I participated in an executive stock option program.” Those things together, he says, built an asset base over die course of a 30-year career that made the retirement decision easy’. “I said to my’ late wife, ‘Wc can afford to retire. Let's do it because we like the kind of life we saw down in Naples.’ It was a long-term program and not intended to lead me to retirement It was a program intended to provide security for my family’ and myself over a long period of time.” What would he do differently? Tlie voice of Wilkes University Alumni “Do more of what 1 did do,” say’s Umphred. “What got us to the level of financial security’ was the willingness to sacrifice things in the early years in order to have more later. What we gave up maybe were some trips I might have taken. Sometimes I look back at that and think I should have done more of that with my children. But I am very’ comfortable with the way things worked out for us.” Early retirement has afforded him and Connie a wealth of leisure time and they consider themselves blessed that they have the health to enjoy it. “When you have all that time, a lot of people think they couldn’t handle retire­ ment because they wouldn’t know what to do with themselves,” says Umphred. “Connie and I both agree that we find we have more time to spend with family and fnends. We have 13 grandchildren between the two of us and we have a lot more time to do those things.” They’ remain active. They’ bother little with television but play golf with friends several times a week and relish the time together. Adds Connie: “We both belong to a church and have become very’ active there. We can walk to the philharmonic and we’ve taken advantage of all the opportunities there — lectures, book reviews, and concerts. We walk every day. We can walk to the beach. We bike and we have a golf course across the street. We have the best of many worlds.” And Umphred has no problem figuring how to spend time. “I do the things I always did. 1 do a lot of reading. I spend a lot of time with The New York Times every’ day. And my experience has been that at the end of the day, I’ve not com­ pleted the list of things I wanted to com­ plete that day. I never have any problem filling my time.” They’ keep watch on their investments — with the help of professional money managers — and stay abreast of economic developments. But the fussy stock market hasn’t cost them lost sleep. “1 learned a long time ago not to spend too much time worrying about things that I really don't have any influence over,” says Umphred. “1 don’t dwell on the economy. You go through periods of upturns and downturns. Meantime, there’s nothing I can do about it, so I don’t worry’ about it because it's not affecting us adversely.” “Maybe the market value of our port­ folios isn’t worth as much as it might have been two or three years ago,” he adds, “but the returns coming from the portfolio are very much the same. We still have the wherewithal to do the things we want to do." Analysis: “Pay yourselffirst. That’s good advice. Allocate an amount of income to savings before you have the opportunity to spend it,” says Herrmann. Umphred, he notes, bought company stock and participated in an employee stock purchase plan and re-invested dividends as well as 401 (It) and IRAs. “He took advantage of every opportunity before him. The rate of savings is as important as the rate of return. Perhaps more important. A lol of investors are focused on return as opposed to effective and systematic saving." Using tax-deferred vehicles like 401 (k) and IRAs actually lowers the cost offunding these plans, says Hcrnnann. “Using tax­ deferral and letting Uncle Sam pitch in is a way to reduce your costs and get the thinggoing." Cardell cautions, though, that putting too much money into one employer’s stock or a pension plan that invests primarily in that company’s stock leaves one too dependent on that company. Worst case scenario: “You lose yourjob, the stock becomes next to worthless, and the chance of actually collecting a pension declines.” Says Herrmann: Take advantage of employee stock purchase plans, but diversify holdings when permitted. And focus on the long-term. III �spoRTspage COACH RYAN. ON THE SIDELINES DURING WISCONSIN’S FINAL HOME GAME, HOPES THE COACH OF THE YEAR HONOR IS JUST A BLIP ON THE RADAR SCREEN AND A PREVIEW OF GREAT THINGS FOR THE BADGERS. From Wilkes-Barre to Wisconsin BY DAVID DIMARTINO '01, M'03 P.’Wicsax.-nesvoiWiscon'nSponsIniornwtonDeparjnyn: Bo Ryan '69 named Big Ten Coach of the Year, but to him, that's only the beginning. ■ IN THE MOVIE THE WIZARD OF OZ, ■ Dorothy followed the Yellow Brick ■ Road. In his quest for a Division I LI national title, University of Wisconsin head basketball coach Bo Ryan 69 has followed the “W Road/ And although the top prize still waits for him at the end of it, Ryan is collecting quite a few Ws, and awards, along the way. Ryans journey began when he enrolled at Wilkes in 1965. A high-scoring guard for the Colonels, he graduated in 1969 until a degree in Business Administration. His experiences, he says, were lasting. 18 “It was exciting living in what was then Butler Hall, along the Susquehanna, with all the basketball guys,” he said. “It was really something special, and I have main­ tained those relationships to this day.” After graduation, Ryan bounced around until ultimately landing a college head coaching position in 1984. His first year at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was not great, as the team posted a 9-17 record. But that would be the final sub.500 year he would endure. In his 15-year tenure, the Pioneers went 314-87 and won four National Championships. Included among his national titles was the 1998 championship, in which his alma mater, Wilkes, finished fourth. Platteville was the NCAA's winningest mens basketball team of the '90s in all divisions, and Ryans 1996-97 squad set the all-time single-season Division III scoring defense mark, allowing a stingy 47.5 points per game. Ryan was also named the National .Association of Basketball Coaches Division 111 Coach of the Year four times and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year on six occasions. “My biggest achievement was my first national title at Platteville," said Ryan. “It meant so much for the school, the stu­ dent-athletes, and the community. To then win three more national titles was just unbelievable." Also included in Ryans collection of hardware are two gold medals. He received one in 1993 as an assistant under Virginia coach Pete Gillen at the U.S. Olympic Festival and the other in 1995 under former Atlanta Hawks coach Lon Kruger at the World University Games. Upon leaving Platteville, Ryan stayed in Wisconsin but moved to the Division I level at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee, where he coached for two The voice of WiIkes University Alumni seasons. Ryan posted a 30-27 record as coach of the Panthers, but was their first coach to stage back-to-back winning sea­ sons in eight years. Ryan also experienced a 161% home attendance increase in his first season at the helm in Milwaukee. In 2001. Coach Ryan made it to the “Emerald City," so to speak, when he was offered the University of Wisconsin head spot. In his rookie campaign with Wisconsin, Ryan directed his squad to 19 wins and the Big Ten Championship, inking his name into the record books. Named the Big Ten Coach of the Year, Ryan is the first-ever Wisconsin coach to earn that honor. “I call that award the ‘staff of the year award,” said Ryan. "The award really means that the team played well.” After his record-setting year, Ryan was also named the Collcgeinsider.com National Coach of the Year and became the winningest first-year coach in University of Wisconsin history. Entering the 2002-2003 season, Ryan had the highest winning percentage among active Division I coaches with at least 15 years of coaching experience (.776). He tops a list of names that includes Bobby Knight (Texas Tech and formerly Indiana), Jim Boeheim (Syracuse), and Mike Krzyzewski (Duke). This season, the Badgers once again captured the Big Ten Championship, marking their first outright title since 1947. For their efforts, the squad was awarded a five-seed in the NCAA Tournament, knocking off Weber Stale "I made it to where 1 am because I had parents who believed in me and believed that there was some­ thing better out therefor me... They gave me the opportunity and helped me to believe in myself." and Tulsa before dropping a 63-57 deci­ sion to top-seeded Kentucky in the Sweet 16. Since season’s end, Ryan has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second straight year. Like Dorothy, Ryan could not make his journey alone. “I made it to where 1 am because I had parents who believed in me and believed that there was something better out there for me," said Ryan. “They gave me the opportunity and helped me to believe in myself.” Every journey has a starling point. In Bo Ryan’s case, the yellow Brick Road began in Wilkes-Barre. I • 1 19 �spoTlight spoTlight The Accounting Profession Comes Out Swinging BY ELIZABETH SKRAPITS Should the unethical practices of a few erode public confidence in an entire profession? 1 hat's the question facing public accountants nationwide ever since "the scandal" The professionrha! don't abide by the rules." WILLIAM R. LAZOR CPA '71 I-ack in MID-2001, the average person on the street most likely jih had never heard of, or knew very' little about, a Houston, Texas-based energy' company' called Enron, even though Fortune 500 listed it as the seventh-largest corporation in the U.S. But over the course ofjust a few short months, the name Enron, and that of its accounting firm Arthur Andersen, seeped into the American consciousness. The talc of deception, fraud, and corruption that implicated high-ranking government figures — including the President of the United States — and average working people alike, unfolded in the media to a fascinated audience. In October 2001, Enrons third-quarter financial report revealed losses of more than S600 million and a reduction of SI.2 billion in shareholder equity. The company's stock price and credit rating plummeted, and in December, it filed for bankruptcy — the largest in U.S. history. Arthur Andersen was put on the hot seat for fraudulent accounting, "cooking the books,” io make the company’s financial picture look bright. In March 2002. a Houston grand jury indicted Arthur Andersen for destroying Enron documents and hindering an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm was found guilty of altering evidence and was given the maximum sentence of five years probation and a S500.000 fine. But Enron and Arthur Anderson weren’t the only ones tarnishing the once golden profession. Investigations into WorldCom, Tyco International, Global Crossing, and Xerox all contributed to the buzz. As a result, jokes and caricatures featur­ ing the energy’ and accounting giants were everywhere, from newspapers read during breakfast to late-night TV. And accountants, who were traditionally viewed as solid and upright, were suddenly and unwittingly thrust into the spotlight. TRUSTEE* w WELL THE HITS SHE '68 KNOWS FULL ACCOUNTING PROFESE PAST FEW YEARS. Is The question remains... did these fiascos cause a collapse in public opinion? William R. Lazor CPA 71 thinks so, and he should know. An officer and shareholder with the Kingston, Pa. firm of Kronick Kalada Berdy & Company PC, Lazor served on the House Special Advisory' Committee on Pension Protection and Investment Fraud, and in June he became president of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). “I think that the scandals have definitely* had an impact on the publics perception of the CPA profession,” says Lazor. “It has required us to take an inward look at the way the profession is governed, the way the profession conducts itself, and the process under which the profession subjects itself to self-regulation.” "As in any occupation, there are good people and there are perhaps people who bend the rules,” he adds. “The profession has no tolerance for those CPAs who don’t abide by the rules. There are hundreds of thousands of practicing CPAs in the United Slates who do the right thing each and every* day.” In the wake of Enron, Congress enacted the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to establish stan­ dards for corporate accountability* and responsibility, financial disclosures, and conflicts of interest. The law also estab­ lishes an accounting oversight board. Gary' Swartz ’93, financial advisor, Branch Management for Morgan Stanley, feels Sarbanes-Oxley “will improve auditing, quality’ control, and hopefully the standards by* which accounting professionals will be required to uphold.” "This reform will encourage the elimination of various conflicts of interest, such as firms exploiting their powers with corporate clients in order to win over lucrative investment banking relationships and other such dealings,” says Swartz. “This increased filing and reporting by the accounting industry is essential to restore consumer confidence and its perception of coqiorate America.” Suzanne M. Fletcher’85, Principal for Parente Randolph, PC in Wilkes-Barre, agrees that many of the Sarbanes-Oxley reforms arc necessary and will have a beneficial impact on corporate governance. ‘’The changes have affected my career in the need to keep up with the increasing complexities of the profession, she says. “I expect that the Act will provide our firm and our team members, including myself, greater opportunities to provide services to public companies.” The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has also been incorporated into the Wilkes curriculum, in classes taught by Dr. Marianne M. Rexer ’85, an associate professor and the Robert S. Capin Chair of Accounting. Rexer noted that although it may not be obvious or well publicized, there is currently' a national shortage of accountants. Enrollment in the MBA program at Wilkes is rising, she said, but the number of undergraduate students choosing to major in accounting is down. “We always had an upper echelon that did well, but there’s a shortage,” she says. Rexer explained that there is an abun­ dance of opportunities available for them. In the bigger cities in particular, there are exceptionally high salaries and terrific sign-on bonuses. “There is more of a need than ever for talented, competent young people in the accounting profession,” agrees Lazor. So, the question now is how will those in the profession restore its credibility' and make accounting more desirable? “Right now in Pennsylvania we have, through the PICPA, devoted considerable resources to a very successful image­ enhancement and publicity campaign to inform the public—and particularly young people—what the CPA profession is and what it does,” says Lazor, Much like a prizefighter slowly climbing to his feet during the hard count, it appears that the accounting profession will rise again, its reputation stronger than ever. I 21 �notes notes schs? if'q 1953 Leonard Kurello and wife Sabina celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 22.2002. They have four children: Dr. Leonard). Kurello. Muskegon. Mick; Dr. Phillip J. Kurello. Lehman. Pa.: Brittney Kurello. Tunkhannock. Fa., and Dr. Anastasia Katany. Forest. Va. They also have four grandsons and two granddaughters. 1954SrimLrv Knzpfch. PhD.. received the Judge Max and Tillie Roserm Excellence in Teaching Award at College Mtsericortifa. The awuzti is given annually to the faculty “ember identified by stu­ dents as the mas: cuzszmdmg full-time faruler member. Suuuey resides in Hudock Creek. Pa. with his wife. Beverly. 1956 Chffc’ti R. Bnzutigan was induct­ ed izio the Higktst~.m High School AtzH-tic H£I of rhrre. Hightstown, N.J. Cmcrd resides Somerville. NJ. j uzzzzz 'rc~er.ee - Moss rereutiy complet­ ed rhe zczzztic.u rrer/eL The Bank of Phmcuih. MC..A—d :7-22.1564: Tne has: puzIishEdbr.' ViiEow Bead Bosks c: V‘.e=tmku=rer. Md_ The 255-page bock, complete wtih 65 phorcs. doesmems, itibkography index, gad eref Doresr took iwo yezrs to write snz is avrihKe in schzc-.'er. sdling for zhcui 531 T-Se'-?T6-€iv3,.. gave a presenzaticn 2nd held a boc k rigning 21 tice Pcrt-O-FlymoLnh Mzseum. during :he wedces^l of re-ensciment of the EsrJe cf PhTaotah, in April. 1958 Chories MazzarsUa azd wife Angela. celebrated thsr^ih wedding October iC 27,2. They have two sen-. Andre 2nd Dominic. 1960Clifford Kohland. Ph.D.. is an pTG&SS&r g! £Slalft Lnl.cr'./.y .z the Commurdc^tion Studies 22 Department. He resides in North Syracuse, NY with his wife Barbara. They have two children. Beth and Keith. 1963Anne-Marie Turko-Lloyd-Lane is a substitute high school teacher. She retired from lull-time teaching in 1995, after 32 years. She resides in Hershey. Pa. with her daughter Cherie. She also has a son. David, and three grandchildren. Thomas Saba. Ph.D., was named associate vice president for health sciences research and graduate education at West Mrgima University. 1964Barbara Rappaport was among employees and volunteers of Allied Services John Heinz Institute, WilkesBarre Township, honored for their more than 20 years of service to the hospital. The tribute reception and dinner was held in October, 2002. 1968 Dr. Albert E. Stofko, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, became the first dentist in Northeastern Pennsylvania to be awarded a Fellowship by the American Dental Society of Anesihesiolog}: He was also named a Diplomats of the National Denial Board of Anesthesiology. Albert and wife Alice reside in Clarks Summit, Pa. 1970 Georgiana Cray Bart exhibited her artwork at the Widmann Gallery, Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, the Hoyt Institute of Art, New Castle, Pa., the Chablis Gallery, Placerville, Calif., and the Butler Institute of American An, Youngstown, Ohio. Georgiana also won an award for a piece at the Summer Solstice An Walk. Scranton, Pa., and had a piece included in an issue of Pastel Artist International Magazine, Septembcr/October 2002. 1972 David E. Roberts is an area business manager of advanced therapeutics for Aventis Pharma in Bridgewater, N.J. He manages all critical care specialists for Advanced Therapeutics in a four-state area. David and his wife. Kay, and two children, Jennifer and Brian, reside in Wexford, Pa. principal at Charles D'Amico High School, Albion.N.Y. He and wife Carol reside in Albion. N.Y They have a son, Marc. Marc M. Levey, a tax partner with Baker ez McKenzie. N.Y., was voted among the world's leading international tax attorneys by in-house counsel, corporate clients, and other leading tax professionals. His achievement is recognized in Eurnmoney Legal Groups Guide to the World's Tax Advisers, He and his wife. Janie, reside in Weston. Conn. 1978Alexis Guarnieri was honored with the Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises 2002 Award for Excellence. Harriet (Smith) Rabinowitz and husband Philip celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. She is an adminis­ trative legal assistant to the senior partner of Grccnbaum. Rowe, Smith, el al, in Iselin, N.J. They reside in Old Bridge, N.J. 1979Alexander J. Grohol and wife Stacy announce the birth of their daugh­ ter, Mikaylec Kathleen. Alex is national program manager of Medical Management Services for AIG Claim Sendees, Inc., in Parsippany, NJ. They reside in Garwood, NJ. 1976 Ronald Dziadosz was honored with the Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises 2002 Award for Excellence. William Goldsworthy, Jr., was confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate as a member of the 20-person Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission. He resides in West Pittston, Pa., with wifc.Jannet. 1977 Katherine (Kaby)Anselnii, Ph.D., 1969 Will Hooper v. zs named interim the community by Leadership WilkesBarre. She resides in Moosic. Pa. earned her law degree from Syracuse University’s College of Law. She was recently profiled in the fallAvinlcr issue of Insights, a publication produced biannually by the Syracuse University’s College of Human Services and Health Professions, Katherine created the class, Health Care and the Law, to teach the col­ lege's nursing students how the U.S. legal system can affect the health care profes­ sion. She and husband Dr. Lanning Ansclrni reside in Dallas, Pa. Denise (Schaal) Cesare, C..P.A., was hon­ ored for her outstanding contributions to Kathy (Heipich) Joyce is the principal of St. Peter the Apostle High School in New Brunswick, NJ. Kathy and husband Richard reside in Colonia, NJ 1982Rosanne (Thomas) Lamorcaux and her husband, Sheldon (Ship) ’87, announce the birth of their third child, Emma. Skip is a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) and Roseanne is an RN (Registered Nurse) in the Outpatient Department Recovery Room at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. They and sons Alex and Scott reside in Hershey, Pa. Regina Morse accepted the position of assistant director of nursing at Citrus Health and Rehab Center, a skilled nurs­ ing and rehab facility in Iverness, Ida. Janine Tucker is employed as an adminis­ trative assistant to the Peninsula Outpatient Administrator, a member ol Covenant Health System in Knoxville. Tenn. She resides in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The volic <»/ Wlllas I hilvcishv .Alumni 1984Theresa (Kassay) Bello, BSRN, passed the certification exam and is now an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Theresa has been a breast­ feeding educator with the Medical Center of Plano in Plano. Texas for the past 6 years and resides in Garland, Texas with her husband Reed, ’8-t and two children. Stephen J. Voyce, M.D. was appointed director of cardiology at Moses Taylor Hospital, Scranton, Pa. He has been affiliated with the hospital for 10 years, preriously as a staff cardiologist. He maintains a practice with Cardiovascular Consultants in Scranton and Carbondale. Pa. Stephen, wife Peggy, and children Stephen J.. Michael. Daniel, and James reside in Clarks Summit Pa. 1985James Hamcn and wife Lynn announce the birth of their daughter, Katelyn Marie, on October 1,2002. They reside in Franklin. Tenn. 1988Douglas Colandrea joined Bear. Steams & Co.. Inc.. New York. N.Y.. as a senior managing director and head of high grade fixed income research. He oversees the firm's coverage of high grade credits and assumed lead coverage tele­ com, cable, and media sectors. Grrgory A. Kroger, Maj, USAF, is the chief of the Force Structure Branch of the Directorate of Plans and Resources, Air Force Communications Agency at Scott Air Force Base in 111. 1989 David Edward Golla works in the Program .Analysis and Support Unit, in the Division of Managed Care Systems Support, of the Bureau of Data Claims Management, Office of Medical Assistance Programs, for the Department of Public Welfare. He resides in Hannsbutg. Pa. Shelley Freeman Promoted to Regional President of Wells Fargo Wilkes Unresrshy Trustee She'’ey Freeman *82 was promoted to regional zres'sen for Wells Faruz & Company's community bank In Lss Angeles, Santa Barbara, and '/enure Counties. in California. Former? is exec­ utive vice president of Investment Internet Services, she is c arrerti y responsible for 220 banking srures end s team of 3500 team members. Since earning her Bachelor of Arts degree :n English frem V/’ces, Sh=“ey has written the scrip: fz- ~er zrzress z_ = career. Before joining tire g:=n: dl.rere- S315 biiikm in asses, she vv=s the m='keting director and head cf ~'z ’ nstwerth services a: Lehmer. Brethere m New York City. Tnen in 1996, Shelley fzrzed ?»eks Fargo as director of prvate zsr.k'z attri brokerage administration, combining tns finance’ consulting saiesforce v.-.r*- pri­ vate banking. A year later she was selected rc head its Private Client Services marketing produc: sieve cpment and management r? ~z sz es information and srMecx tefn? and compliance areas. The daughte- of Felice tOxmsrJ Salsburg :T3 anti the late Joseph Samburg, ShePey is a nativ e of WilkesBarre. She resides in Les Angeles Ca'T. 1990Comtricy A. McFarlane and wife Diane Fcndrock-McFarlane *92 announce 23 �CLAssnotes cl William Lazor 71 Ready for PICPA Presidency the birth of daughter Lydia Rose McFarlane, bom September 20, 2002. Hamilton in McLean, Va. They reside in the Metro Washington, D.C. area. Stephen and Tammy (Newell) Fidyk ’90 announce the birth of their son, Joseph Robert on December 4, 2002. 1993Joelle (Schwab) DcLuca, a teacher at Elmer L. Meyers High School, was hon­ ored in the 2002 edition of Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers. June 2003 marked the start of what promises to be a memorable year for William R. (Bill) Lazor, CPA/PFS, CSEP, the newly instated president of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Lazor is charged Keith Silligman and wife Nancy announce the binh of their second child, Christopher Matthew, on September 6, 2002. Keith is the operations director, ancillary sendees, for the Childrens Hospital in Omaha, Neb. The Silligmans, including daughter Ashley, reside in Omaha. with advancing the mission of the 19,000- member professional association, the second-oldest and fifth-largest state CPA organization in the United States. While this year holds a lot of promise Jancll R. (Testa) Yzeik opened her opto­ metric office in Waymart, Pa. Janell, her husband, John, and children Joshua and Jeremy reside in Waymart, Pa. for Lazor and the PICPA, 2002 also marked the start of a remarkable professional 1991 Raymond Ott was named opportunity. In August, House Majority assistant high school principal with the Pennridge School District in Perkasie, Pa. Leader John R. Perzel appointed Lazor to serve on the PA House Joint Finance and Judiciary Special Advisory Committee on Pension Protection and Investment Fraud. As part of the 15member committee, Lazor will help Amy (Schukis) Sheehan and husband Jay welcomed daughter Emma Adare on September 15,2002. They currently reside in Simsbury; Conn. strengthen the integrity of Pennsylvania's public pension plans. As an officer and shareholder with Patricia Shozdas is a development officer with Stop Hunger Now in Raleigh, N.C. the certified public accounting firm of Kronick Kalada Berdy & Co. PC, in 1992 Mick Dungan is a professional Kingston, Pa., Lazor concentrates in the diabetes specialist with Takeda Pharmaceuticals America. He, his wife, Marianne, and two children, Katie and Sean, live in Collegeville, Pa. area of taxation, with particular expertise in the areas of local and multi-state taxa­ tion. He has been practicing at the part­ ner level for more than 22 years. He and his wife, Mary Ann, reside in Scranton, Pa. They have five children and four grandchildren. 24 Robert C. Simmons was named assistant coach for the Lehigh University mens bas­ ketball program. 1994Gail Humphrey joined the Harrisburg office of Wolf Block Government Relations, LP, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP. She had previously served as a member of the Rendell Administrations Health Transition Team. Caryn A. Stapinski earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy’ in May’ 2002. She is currently employed by the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Pharmacy. 1995 Kara M. DeMarco-Jarrett, Esq., joined the regional defense litigation firm of Marshall, Dcnnehey, Warner, Coleman, Goggin as an associate in its Scranton, Pa. office. Kara concentrates her practice on defending worker’s compensation matters on behalf of insurance carriers and self­ insureds. Wendy R. Zewe married Matthew Dunnachie. She is the west coast regional operations supervisor for a leading pack­ aging conglomerate. They reside in Sacramento, Calif. Deborah Erdner was appointed director of admissions at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is responsible for the overall recruitment, counseling, and admission of students to the D.O. program. with the Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises 2002 Award for Excellence. Shown (Kolb) Guzzo M'94 and husband Michael announce the birth of their son, Joseph. She is an associate for Booz Allen Karen B. Bednarczyh married Scott Cowan on June 29, 2002. They reside in Lakeland, Florida. 1996Ahmad Azaizch was honored Orlando E. Bellomo was named band director of the Wyalusing Senior High marching band in Wyalusing, Pa. He resides in Mountaintop, Pa. Gerald (J.J.) N. Grube, Jr. accepted a posi­ tion for the State of New Jersey. Eric Morinello earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. For his dissertation, Eric character­ ized the genotoxic effects of the carcino­ gen vinyl chloride in order to provide quantitative data that may help to improve human risk assessments. Currently a research toxicologist, or study director, with the Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, Ala., Eric is supervising the study-related activities of technical personnel in support of pro­ grams funded by the National Toxicology’ Program, National Cancer Institute, National Gene Vector laboratory’ program, and commercial clients. In August, Eric married, Erin. They* reside in Alabama. Ali Qureshi recently accepted a position at the U.S. House of Representatives as the branch manager for web systems. Working within the House Information Resources Division, Ali “lives and breathes” e-govemment on the Capitol Hill campus in Washington, D.C. He formerly worked for Accenture for more than 5 y’ears. 1998Michael T. Bcachem IV, accepted an administrative position within University Housing at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. He is responsible for opening the new Kardon Building, hous­ ing first-ycar students. James Domzalski married Jennifer Tingley ’01 on October 19, 2002. He is an administrative case manager for Children’s Service Center of the Wyoming Valley and an assistant baseball coach at Wilkes University. Jennifer is a pharmacist at Wegmans Supermarket in Wilkes-Barre. They reside in Mountaintop, Pa. Paula L. (VanFossen) Vinsko and husband William welcomed daughter Mercedes Elizabeth on November 6, 2002. They reside in Wilkes-Barre. Hie voice oj Willies University Alumni Alumnae Trek to Quebec for Special Weekend f-’ Last fall eight friends, and former Wilkes classmates, set off for Quebec Melissa Rasnick earned a Master’s Degree in Music Education from East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. City, Canada, on a special Alumnae 1999 Quinn Kirk married Rachel to right) Jeannie Bennis Seidof'81 of Phillips on June 21,2002. They reside in Philadelphia. Pa. Jersey, (back row left to right) Sharon Weekend, a tradition that has spanned more than 20 years. Once every two years, (front row left Florida, Mary Giblin Gaietto '81 of New Snyder Bergin '82 of Florida, Karen Gregg A. Severs received the Richard E. Colarusso, DO, memorial scholarship from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa., where he is a fourth-year medical student. Snyder Zeiser '83 of Connecticut, Helen 2000 Floyd Allen married Beth Ann time with each other. Smith on August 5, 2001 and is currently working at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange. They reside in Philadelphia, Pa. alumnae visited the statue of St. Joan of Gorgas Goulding '82 of Maine, Geri MacAfee Dougherty'81 of Pennsylvania, Maureen Falvey Creamer '80 of New Jersey, and Gina Scazzaro Fair '82 of Florida leave their supportive husbands and children home to enjoy some quality 1997 Cynthia G. (Chametski) Sites, O.D. accepted the position of chief optometrist at Bucci Laser Vision, Wilkes-Barre. She recently completed a rigorous yearlong fellowship at Bucci. Cynthia is board certified and is licensed in optometry. She resides in Shavertown, Pa. with her husband Jason. ssnotes On this adventure to Quebec City, the Arc and the Parliament. For their cocktail party at the Chateau La Frontenac, they Brian Ewasho and Colleen Pastewait were married on December 1, 2001 and currently reside in Grand Forks, ND, where Colleen is a squadron section com­ mander and Brian is a pilot. donned special "Ya Ya Sisterhood" hats (a term by which they've been calling themselves for many years, even before the movie). Have fun in 2004! Stephen Morrissey, 1st Lt. USAF is an AWACS software project manager al Tinker Air Force Base, OK, where he is working on all the coalition communi­ cation requirements, plans, and implementation. 25 �memoriam Elwood Disque's Legacy Memorialized by Friends Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Former Wilkes professor Elwood Disque *76 personified this quotation so deeply that his friends saw fit to secure his lega­ cy on campus permanently. On October 29,2002, Wilkes University honored the contributions of "Herr" Disque with the dedication of the Elwood Disque Language Laboratory in Christopher N. Breiseth Hall. Disque taught German and French at Wilkes for more than 25 years and also chaired the Foreign Language Department. Miss Sylvia Dworski, Ph.D., professor of French and Spanish at Wilkes from 1948 to 1963, donated the plaque in mem­ ory of her former associate. A current resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, she was not able to attend the unveiling. Participating in the event were (from left to right): Dr. Darin Fields, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Gordon Roberts '60, of Plains, Pa.; Dr. Paola Bianco, Associate Professor, Foreign Languages and Literatures; and Susan Dantona Jolley, CFRE, Director of Development at Wilkes. 28 AFTERthoughts member of St. Stephen’s Church, Mount Juliet, Tenn. 1089 Angela Mozzarella, of Oakwood Park, Laflin, Pa., was a graduate of Pittston High School and graduated summa cum laudc from Wilkes. Surviving are her husband, Raymond Mazzarella; mother, Carrie Musto; children, Raymond, Lisa, Andrea, and Anthony; six grandchildren; brothers and sister; nieces and nephews. In Memoriam Friends AnthonyJ. Bartuska, husband of Doris (Gorka) Baruska ’49, M.D. and father of Ann Bartuska Walbridge ’75, Ph.D., grad­ uated from Nanticoke High School, attended Susquehanna University and was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. A U.S. Navy veteran, Anthony retired as a Captain. He was employed by RCA for many years. Gerald A. Gatti, of Scotch Hill, Drifton, Pa., attended Wyoming High School and earned a bachelors degree from the University of Scranton and a masters degree from Bloomsburg University. During World War II Gerald worked for the U.S. Army civilian engineers. During his lifetime, he owned and operated the Gatti Atlantic Service Station (Wyoming, Pa.), was founder and president of Gatti Engineering (Hazleton, Pa.), and was founder and owner of Big Buck Coal Co. (Eckley, Pa.). In 2001, he retired from Gatti Research Inc. (Hazleton), of which he was the founder. Leon M. Remakus, long-time friend of Wilkes, was the co-founder and owner of Power Builders, Inc., in Plains, Pa., a com­ pany that contributed greatly to improv­ ing the aesthetic beauty of the Wilkes campus. Power Builders worked on the renovation projects for the Munson Fieldhouse; Capin, Passan, Sturdevant, Pearsall, Kirby, and Weckesser Halls; the President’s home; Stark Learning Center, and the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. An active supporter of Wilkes, Leon chose to be buried in his official Wilkes Colonels’ Blazer. Lawrence W. Roth, of Kingston, Pa., died February 9, 2003. An ardent and active supporter of Wilkes athletics, Larry was a partner of the law firm of Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP, in Wilkes-Barre, and practiced in the firms litigation depart­ ment. The son of Wilkes Trustee Attorney Eugene Roth '57 and his wife Connie, Larry’ graduated from Wyoming Seminary; Ithaca College, and Duquesne University School of Law. David Weaver, of Tunkhannock, Pa., died on January’ 21, 2003. A native of West Pittston, David was a U.S. Navy veteran and was employed by Day'co Corp., in Succasunna, N.J. He and wife Betty owned and operated Betty Weavers Market in Center Moreland until their retirement. They were married for 51 years. I11 Attention Writers: WE'RE LOOKING FOR ALUMNI WRITERS FOR UPCOMING ISSUES OF THE UNIVERSE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE A CONTRIBUTING WRITER, PLEASE CON­ TACT STACY SMULOWITZ '93, ALUMNI RELATIONS DIRECTOR AT 800-WILKES-U EXT. 4130, OR STACYS@WILKES.EDU Time for a dressing down BY DR. ANTHONY L. LIUZZO * g ■ ■ H H first noticed it while I was watching some footage of a New York Yankee game from the 1940s. There was something different about the crowd of people. It finally dawned upon me. They were well dressed! When did America get so sloppy? It doesn't seem that long ago that people would actually dress up before leaving their homes. Females would don a dress, or a neat pair of slacks with matching top; males would wear a shirt that had devices called “buttons” on it, and might even put on a sport jacket 1 am probably dating myself when I confess that 1 can remember women wearing fancy’ gloves — even during the summer months. Today, of course, dressing down is all the rage. Wearing underclothes as outer clothes seems to make perfect sense. The T-shirt used to be worn under the shin. Now, not only is it en vogue to wear it in full display, but most individuals call attention to it by splashing political slogans, obscenities, or the names of their favorite metal heads and rappers on both front and back sides. Shoes that look like slippers, pants that resemble pajamas, disheveled hair, and one-day-old beards — what an appropriate way to visit the local restaurant. Also, why is it that so many people insist on advertising products on their clothing? Beer, bars, canoon characters, and tourist destinations all show up on everything from socks to underwear. The words of the prophets cover us like graffiti. And who exactly are Ralph, Liz, and Tommy, and why are their names emblazoned on our apparel? To think that my mother used to admonish me to remove all headgear upon entering a building. Now, I could write an entire treatise on the appropriate usage of the baseball cap. The brim of the cap is placed in a variety of directions, presumably communicating, in some encoded form, the wearer’s philosophical position on major policy issues. These hats are purchased in the “one size fits all” mode, with adjustable plastic strips on the Get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion Win an award? Earn a degree? Open a business? Retire reverse side employed to fit them upon one’s head. I am embarrassed to admit that I possess actual knowledge of my hat size — a seven and a half. Sometimes it seems that 1 am the last of the holdouts. 1 refuse to justify sloppiness by blaming the hot weather. I do not wear shorts, lest my skinny legs be the subject of ridicule; 1 refuse to wear sandals, as I allow my toes to be viewed only by my most intimate friends and my podiatrist; and 1 will never wear a tank top, since I maintain a jaundiced view of the effectiveness of the deodorant products currently on the market I also persist with die silly notion that certain types of clothing are suitable for certain occasions. 1 would respectfully inform those people who advise me to “be myself,” that “myself" can be the person mowing the lawn in my jeans, having breakfast in my nightclothes, or dining elegandy in a tuxedo. — or writing this article in my undies. L< I Anthony L LiuzzoJ.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Business and Economics and Director of die MBA Program at Wilhes University. You can spot him on the Wilhes campus by his purple bow tie with orange polka dots. If you have, fill your fellow alumni in on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, go to www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASsnoteS and fill out the form. If you would like to send in your note. please send to' CLASsnotes Alumni Relations Office Wilkes University, RO. Box 111 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 Email your news items, story ideas, feedback. or anything else you want to sa\ o alumni@wilkes.edu. Thank yoi i for keepini | in toi to’ ' �1 Save the Date! When you see what waits for you on campus this autumn, you'll want to save the date for Homecoming Weekend 2003 October 3-5! Homecoming Weekend 2003 We're throwing a three-day party for you, so bring your friends and family. Last year's events were a huge success. This year promises to be even more fun, offer­ ing events for everyone—alumni, parents, friends, kids, teens, adults, and seniors! Here are just a few activities on tap: • Reunions for graduates from the years ending in 3 and 8 • President's Breakfast honoring the Golden Colonels of 1952 and 1953 • Alumni Golf Tournament at Irem Temple • Football Reunion • Tailgate Tent during the football game against Widener University • Art in the Autumn Festival Bookmark www.wilkes.edu/alumni/homecomingand check back often to view the growing list of activities being planned. Or, call us at 1-800-WILKES-U (945-5378) to get involved. See you soon! A SVu //u WILKES UNIVERSITY WILKES UNIVERSITY Wi,kes-Barre» PA 18766 Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID Wilkes University � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2003 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/af9e4cbee4aa9fe94f966877c43465ea.pdf 45256fc35cbdf479da784f493721c5d2 PDF Text Text WIL se UIIIVCI3C ilVBI The voice of Wilkes University Alumni VOLUME ELEVEN. ISSUE ONE ♦ V JRr S' / ' ' ■* H ZZ///7 , Can the Urban Studies Center * Reconnect ^Reconnect City and Campus? "// « // / �wiu<ESuniverse„_, DiRECTOR'schair Contents WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour VP for Advancement Dawn Atwater-Haight ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Time for a reality check BY STACY SMULOWITZ '93, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS Director Stacy Smulowitz '93 jer Events Manage Michelle Diskin>'95 Features Special Assistants Dean George Ralston Bud Kresge Spotlight: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President William Tarbart 70 Helping the women of Afghanistan. First Vice President Garfield Jones '72 Sports: 8 Newest Hall of Fame class inducted. Second Vice President Gary Williams 72 M'82 Secretary Jennifer Carey '83 President's Letter: Treasurer Tracy Goryeb-Zarola '90 16 Looking back while moving forward. Cover Story: UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Publisher Dawn Atwater-Haight 17 The Urban Studies Center and its impact on the city. Director, Marketing Communications Vaughn A. Shmkus '91 Spotlight: Sports Editor John Seitzinger 26 Anniversary of the Sordoni. Class Notes Editor Beth Alles '03 Associate Editors Pam Fendrock Patricia Boyle Heaman "61 Jean Pall Stacy Smulowitz '93 Sections Contributing Writers Dr. Harold E. Cox Michelle Diskin '95 Christine Tondrick '98 2 Association News 10 On Campus Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski 28 Class Notes Photography C. Richard Gillespie Rob Lenieri Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Curtis Salomck Photography Michael P. Touey 37 In Memoriam 41 Afterthoughts Printing Unigraphic Color Corporation VOLUME ELEVEN. ISSUE ONE W <es Ur.-.trsty c an ooepstdem ratrjton of hgher eduoten oeocaiea to ecacemc a-d mteleouai e-ce^jnee m me Ibera efts, sconces, and pjpfessonal DEAN EMERITUS GEORGE RALSTON, IS PRESENTED WITH A PLAQUE AT A HOMECOMING PREGAME CEREMONY HONORING HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO WILKES ATHLETICS. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: STACY SMULOWITZ '93, JOSEPH E. (TIM) GILMOUR, BARBARA JACKSON. GARFIELD JONES '72, GEORGE RALSTON, CHARLIE JACKSON fSON '51, HELEN RALSTON ’52. ■ N THE LAST UNIVERSE I WROTE TO YOU ABOUT "THE GREAT CHANGE" TAKING PLACE AT f Wilkes. While we are still in the midst this change, it's always good to take a fl step aside to see—through your eyes... our alumnus and customer—how fl things are really going. Yes, this is the interactive portion of our program, where you can tell me your thoughts on everything from programs such as Homecoming to the new credit card and institutional happenings like the change in Alumni Association leadership and new programmatic changes. Many of you will have an opportunity to take a short online survey regarding your perceptions of Wilkes University. Many others will receive a questionnaire in the mail dial asks about what you want from your Alumni Association. We've chosen alumni based on a random sample, so if you haven't been contacted, or would like more information, visit the alumni section of the the website at: wmv.rvilkcs.edu/altiinni. You might wonder, “Why are we doing this?” We are counting on your responses to help us plan upcoming events such as an expanded travel program, more region­ al activities—fun and educational programming to fit your needs and wants. But, we can do this only if you tell us what piques your interest. We’ll report back to you with a summary’ of the findings in an upcoming edition of the Universe. Meanwhile, keep those suggestions coming! !• I ton necessary fcr career ana inie’cctual dwteioprrerrt as v.v't as for p»rscnJ grov.tn. engenoers a sense ct values end ovc tesxnsbtty. and encaurges ns students to v.soxne ths ccconuvt-es and chatenges of a averse ard ccrzrcaZ\ cnrgng word The U-vesty erhirttc ire mown c» strong sajdenMahjy r.teractcns n a5 its progmms. attracs and ratans cutssndng peopo m e.ery rcgmeri d me Ur.ws.ty. and Instars a spnt cl cocpenrxn. co'tvnun.'tt nvoVement, ard wktdtril respsd v.tihn the entire Un.ve.-ssy arket Street Bridge at twilight. Photo by Curtis Salonich Photography. ■ To reach Stacy, you may e-mail her at stacys@wilhcs.cdu, or call 1-S00-WILKES-U (945-5378) extension 4132. �ASSOCiAWNnews ASSOC IATIC ' BOB If you are interested in receiving monthly e-mails with news and events happen­ ing at Wilkes University, send your e-mail address to alumni@ivilkes.edu, or com­ plete the update-address form at mvw.willtes.edu/alumni/info . Republic fromjuly 12-19.2003. Bill Goldsworthy '76. Past President of the Alumni Board who planned the trip, said, “We had such a great time this year; I hope we will do it every year.” If you are interested in attending, sign up for the monthly e-mail, which will have up-to-date information regarding upcoming trips. Being an alum has its benefits. As a member of Wilkes University's Alumni Association, you are entided to these special benefits: e-newsletter: Go to www.wilkcs.edu/alumni to sign up for a monthly e-mail newslet­ ter to keep you updated on Wilkes events, new alumni merchandise: Check out our new selection of high-quality commemorative gifts featuring illustrations of Wilkes University's Kirby Hall. When you want your gift presentation to be superlative, shop online at mvwwilkcs.cdii/aiuinni/mcichandisc to commemorate the event. Great grad­ uation gifts! zona alumni directories: A limited number of hardbound directories are still available. The cost of each is $25 plus $8 S&H. alumni cookbook: This 359-page softbound book features recipes provided by members of the Wilkes family and some of our country’s top celebrities. Cookbooks are $ 10 each plus S3 S&H. hotel discount plan: Your S.O.S. (Significant Organization Savings) card will save you 20% on any member of Choice Hotels International, including Sleep, Comfort, Clarion, Quality, Ridgeway, EconoLodge and Main Stay Suites, license plates: Pennsylvaniaresident alumni are invited to participate in the Commonwealth's Special Organization (license) Plate Program. Plates embossed with die phrase “Wilkes University Alumni,” and die Wilkes University' logo, are currendy available for pas­ senger cars, motor homes and trucks with a registered gross weight of 9,000 pounds or fewer. Sony, motorcycles and nailers do not qualify for this plate, and personal­ ized plates are not issued under this program. A one-time $35 fee (separate from the annual registration-renewal fee) is charged for each plate. A portion of the fee goes to support the Alumni Association. Contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-W1LKES-U, ext. 4130. or go to wmvmlJtcs.edu/alumni/mcrchandise for more information about any of the above benefits. 111 I J I New York City Chapt The New York City Chapter gathered for happy hour on July 2,2003, at Scruffy Dufffys in New York. Pictured left to right are Sue Dantona Jolley, Frank Mitchell 93, Christine Pavalkis '97, Bill LePore 95, Frania Holloway 76, and Stacy Smulowitz 93. Ill Harrisburg Chapter On May 16,2003, the Harrisbuig Area Alumni Chapter gathered for dinner and a show, “Honkey Tonk Angels,” at the Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse. The chapter gets together every May for a similar event. Carl Juris ’59 says, “Each year the event is getting bigger and big­ ger and we always have such a great time.” If you live in the area, look for the imitation in your mailbox around March or e-mail disidn@wilkcs.edu. 111 Chapter Reorganizations Garfield Jones 72 will chair the Alumni Association Board of Directors' Chapters Committee. “Garfield has just die energy and personality that Wilkes is looking for to make our chapters bigger and bet­ ter,” said Stacy Smulowitz '93, Director of Alumni Relations. “Within one year of Garfield's heading this committee we will see major tilings happening with region­ al chapter activity.” To become involved, contact Michelle Diskin, Alumni Events Manager, at (lisldn@wilhcs.cclu or 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4134. t’l NYC TRIP 1ST ROW (SEATED), L-R: ILAR1A ZUBRITZKY '33, MARJORIE CUMMINS '37, CHARLOTTE CUTTER '42, PHYLLIS BERGER '42, GLORIA FIERVERKER '46. 2ND ROW, L-R: DAWN ATWATERHAIGHT—VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT, LILLIAN MAYKA, MARIAN FRANTZ '46, GENEVIEVE DAVIS '39, MARY HENESS WARD '45, KATHERYN QUINN, STACY SMULOWITZ, DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS; SUSAN DANTONA JOLLEY—FORMER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT. 3RD ROW, L-R: BARBARA FARLEY '50, TREVERYAN SPEICHER KRAMER '43, JEAN STEELE IBA '45, DOLORES SEITCHEK PRICE '47, ELIZABETH W. MITCHELL '42, KATHERINE FREUND '42. STUDY ABROAD BUJC alumnae reunite On July 9,2003, the BUJC ladies came back to Wilkes University to honor Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski. These women love to come back to campus and reminisce about the times they had while Sangy was the Dean of Women, and like a mother to many of them. Unfortunately, on September 22,2003, Dr. Tyburski passed away. Wilkes University will continue the tradition of the BUJC Luncheon in honor of her; it will be held this year on July 28, 2004, in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. R.S.V.P. to diskin@wilkes.edu. HI Beach Bash The Annual Beach Bash was held on July 19.2003, at Bar Anticipation in Belmar, New Jersey, and was one of die hottest events of the summer. Each year Wilkes and Kings alumni gather here. Bar Anticipation offers a funfilled day of games and partying. “We had such a great time; I hope to see even more people next year,” said Jeff Reichl ’00, President of the Luzeme County Chapter. The event is only S5 per person and includes a Wilkes University mug, BBQ lunch, volleyball sand pit, drink specials, and wristband for free admission to the nightclub. This year’s Beach Bash is schedule for July 17, 2004. HI The Alumni Office will sponsor a trip to see Gypsie on Broadway March 20. 2004 in New York City. This trip always sells out quickly so make your reservations as soon as possible. The prices are as follows: show ticket and bus S100, bus only $30, and show tick­ et only $70. Parents Only Panel The Parents Only Panel for parents of incoming students was held on June 29th and July 13th during Freshman Orientation. The panel provides par­ ents with the opportunity to leant about the community in which their child will develop and grow over the coming years. Many parents ask ques­ tions about safety, drinking, and cam­ pus life. Parents of current students and alumni are on hand to answer every concern and give parents a sense of ease. L> I Travel Program Alumni attended the first alumni trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican The first Wilkes Study Tour Abroad: Peoples and Cultures of Africa, is scheduled for spring 2004. The orien­ tation will be held on campus May 24th to 28th from 10 a.m. to noon. During this period participants will receive an overview of Africa, includ­ ing its geography, history and excep­ tional diversity of cultures. In particular, participants will receive a briefing on their trip to Kenya, includ­ ing the rudiments of the Swahili lan­ guage used in East Africa. Those who wish to take the course for credit will receive a reading list and choose a research topic of interest. The course will be taught, and the Study Tour, led by Dr. Jim Merryman, a cultural anthropologist who lived and worked in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania for a total of twelve years. The trip will depart from JFK for Nairobi, Kenya, via London, onjune 2nd and return to New York City on June 12th. While in Kenya, the group will travel by all-terrain vehicles across some of the most ecologically 2 3 �association news diverse areas of Africa through deserts, savannas, and rain forests, and within view of snow-capped mountain peaks. Students will meet a cross section of Kenyans, such as the agricultural Kikuvu. the pastoral nomadic Masai and low-income urban dwellers. The group will safari through some of the most spectacular game vistas in the world and witness up close the profusion of Africa's wildlife, including the great migration of a million wildebeests and zebras coming north from the Serengeti. Activities include a hike on the slopes of Mount Kenya, a camel trek, guided nature walks, bird watching, butterfly catching, game-track casting, feeding giraffes from a treehouse and much ASSOCIATIONneWS more. The group w'ill have its overnight accommodations at game lodges and tented camps along the way. Students will document their experiences and observations in personal journals. The tour to Kenya is open to the first twenty persons who submit acceptable applications and make deposits of S250, as a non-credit study tour. To receive an application, please contact Margaret A. Steele, Director, Center for Continued Learning, at 570-408-4462/ stccle@wilkes.cdu or Dr. Merryman at 570-408-4043 / mcrryman@wilkcs.edu. I trip fees A changing of the guard • THE ELEVEN-DAY TRIP P TO KENYA, INCLUDING AIRFARE ■ meals and LODGING, COSTS A T(OTAL OF $2,750. • APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL FEES OF $250 INCLUDE: 1. US PASSPORT 2. KENYA VISA 3. AIRPORT TAX 4. TIPS APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST OF TRIP TO KENYA, NON-CREDIT: $3,250 APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST OF TRIP TO KENYA PLUS 3 UNDERGRADUATE CREDITS; $3,500 F res liman Move-In Freshman Move-In was held on August 22,2003, for the largest freshman class Wilkes has seen in 10 years. Many alumni came out on this very hot day to help the students and their parents move in. We surveyed a few of the parents to ask what it was like when they moved in for their freshman years. Many of the parents remembered their black and white television sets and their 45s. Today, students bring huge stereo systems, computers, and musical instruments. Every year, stu­ dents bring more and more, so mark your calendars for Friday, August 20, 2004. John Serafin '90 said, “There is nothing more enjoyable than coming out and meeting these bright young new students. I come every year and look forward to it.” R.S.V.P diskin@wilkcs.edu. HI r.«A™sARIGHT: °«_JO^KOCH' 4 BY STACY SMULOWITZ '93 INNOCULATIONS, AND INSURANCE OF I Retiring Alumni Association president Bill Goldsworthy is honored for his many accomplishments as new president takes the reigns // \\ MORE than six YEARS AS K W, President of the Alumni /.------ A Association, Bill U W Goldsworthy ’76, ended his reign with much pomp and circumstance. More than 70 alumni, friends, and family filled the Wilkes University Student Center Ballroom on May 31, 2003. to honor and pay tribute to a man who gave of his time, talent, and energy. “Bill is one of those people who constantly gives of himself,” said Tracy Goryeb-Zarola ‘90, Alumni Association Board of Directors member and treasurer. “He's always there when you need him.” “Its been a pleasure,” says Goldsworthy, “and sometimes a challenge to please both the University and the alumni population. But its an experience I hold close to my heart, for the people I’ve worked with have become my family.” Earlier that day Goldsworthy sat with his Wilkes family at the annual Association board meeting and election to learn that Bill Tarbart 70 would be the new' Association President. “Over the past several months I’ve come to know Bill,” commented Goldsworthy, “and I’m thrilled that he will succeed me as President of the Association. I have full confidence that he will be able to carry on the pro- ABOVE: OUTGOING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT. BILL GOLDSWORTHY ''76, IS HONORED DURING A DINNER. BELOW: INCOMING ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT WH ILLIAM TARBART WITH HIS WIFE, BRENDA, DURING HOMECOMING WEEKEND. grams that I’ve started and move this organization forward.” Tarban, a Jacksonville, Florida, resi­ dent, grew’ up in Essex, Maryland, and graduated from Wilkes, where he majored in business administration and became captain of the tennis team. Then Tarbart headed to New York City, where he spent 15 years on Wall Street and became a principal in Tandem Financial Group, an annuities firm. He grew this company to $5 billion in assets within six years. Tarbart current­ ly owns and operates Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialty Clinics, which serves people injured in accidents within die state of Florida. Tarban serves on the Memorial Medical Foundation in Jacksonville, Florida, and is past chairman of the National Neuro-Fibromatosis Foundation in New’ York, where he was honored in 2000, with the groups Distinguished Leadership Award. He is a contributing author to The Clock Is Ticking: What Every Baby Boomer Must Know About the Future and Their Own Aging (CPT Publishing, 2000). “I am looking forward to moving the Alumni Association forward as an organization that will support the goals and programs of the University, attract new students, interest and include cur­ rent students, and retain and attract alumni,” commented Tarban. “While this sounds like a great deal of work, it is not impossible and only the begin­ ning. I am anxious to get staned, learn from those who came before me, and gain fresh ideas from newcomers.” Ill �sporlight sporlight r e Ms. O'Connor enlisted support from school reports that students “are such as Clairol, Estee Lauder, and absolutely thrilled with the program," EOreal, which contributed equipment, and that the tapes have been received products, training, and funding to estab­ enthusiastically. lish die beauty academy. But beyond the ability to cut and color hair and apply As the people of Afghanistan Struggle to achieve political and economic L autonomy following years of war and Oppression, there are few bright spo amid the physical and psychic (16V3StatlOIl the nation has endured. In a Wilkes University participated tn a Stine, a translator who visited the Vogue magazine and cosmetic linns Following this success, Wilkes was asked to make another scries of videos makeup, the women needed skills in for business students at the University accounting, marketing, and customer of Kabul. This second series focuses sendee to run successful businesses. on general business skills such as And in order to compete in die new eco­ accounting, marketing, and starting a nomic marketplace, they needed to small business. These tapes are learn these skills visually, because most intended to help women establish cot­ were unable to read and write. Realizing that Wilkes had the facul­ tage industries in their homes and to market their handiwork in products ty expertise and resources to supply such as nigs, needlepoint, and these needs, Mrs. Davidowitz consult­ embroidered clothing. The second ed with President Gilmour on how the series was taped and translated “on country where more than 70% of the people—and nearly 90% of the women—are program that can make a powerful dif­ University could become involved in the spot” at the Shelboume Center on illiterate, the challenge of rebuilding a nation that can share in ference in the lives of Afghan women this project. With the presidents sup­ a single day in September, according to Dr. Stine. the progress taken for granted by citizens of developed countries is a daunting task. Msr-w’p Kvey Wilkes helps women of Afghanistan \\ EARS OF WAR HAVE LEFT MANY widows—who were denied the opportunity to work to LI support themselves and their entering the workplace after years of port. Mrs. Davidowitz soon enlisted a virtual invisibility under Taliban rule. group of volunteers: Ruth Hughes of The project was brought to Wilkes by the Small Business Development made all of this possible through the Trustee Esther Davidowitz, who Center coordinated scripts written by dedication of its faculty and staff." attended a United Nations conference Dr. Robert Capin ’50, HDR ’83 and Dr. Certainly the enthusiasm, commit­ on the Global Peace Initiative in Marianne Rexer '85 on accounting and ment, and persuasive powers of one of Geneva, Switzerland, in October 2002. by Dr. Barbara Loftus and Dr. Anne its trustees provided the catalyst for Mrs. Davidowitz had participated in a Heineman Batory on marketing. Dr. such a successful collaborative Business Round Table at which Mark Stine of the telecommunications enterprise, which has been promi­ Patricia O'Connor, a British-born department worked with Carl Brigido, nently featured in the November 2003 lawyer and consultant to the beauty technical director of the Shelboume issue of Vogue. industry, described her determination Communications Center, to make a to establish a beauty academy in Kabul series of videos based on the scripts. to help women with little or no formal Once the tapes were made, they Mrs. Davidowitz noted that “Wilkes A roundtable discussion at a United Nations conference on global peace led to the University’s involvement in families under the Taliban—among the women of Afghanistan. With die education gain economic independ­ needed to be translated from English ence and self-esteem. The market for to Dari, the most widely spoken lan­ Kabul and to the development of a nation rebuilding, Afghan women are such shops was already well estab­ guage of Afghanistan. Again, a group business curriculum for the now eager to join their counterparts lished. Before the Taliban came to of volunteers from die University and University of Kabul. How are these in die modem world by gaining eco­ power tn 1996, beauty salons were community offered its talents to aid the projects connected to global peace? nomic independence. But because among the few small project. The tapes were translated first Perhaps the great English novelist and they lack literacy skills, they must rely on other abilities that will enable businesses owned and operated by into Farsi and then into Dari. advocate for women. Virginia Woolf, women. Under Taliban rule, women them to cope and be successful in covered by burqas risked beatings and proved successful with the first class. hundred years ago when she wrote the short term so the hope that their imprisonment to operate and patron­ Twenty students aged 16 to 40 enrolled that world peace is inevitably depend­ children will have educational oppor­ ize underground beauty shops hidden in the three-month course at the ent on the educational and economic in private homes. Kabul Beauty School. According to Dr. empowerment of women.HI tunities in the future. This initial series of videos has establishing the Beauty School of explained the connection nearly a 6 7 �spoRTspage SPORTspage Ugl sI : ----- team captain for the Colonels during I. Upon his graduation, Dydo 1— & - remained at Wilkes as a coach. He Wilkes inducts newest Athletics Hall of Fame Class N SATURDAY, JUNE 1,2003, ■ Wilkes University induct- \A J.) ed its eleventh class into place finish in the same weight class list. Her 970 career rebounds is the Hoelscher, who graduated with a during his junior season. In his final third highest total in school history: season Mejias moved up to 126 pounds Smith holds the Wilkes single-game ball coach and two seasons as an assis­ ership for both the basketball and field and garnered second-place honors. blocked-shot record with eight. tant football coach for the Colonels. hockey teams during her tenure with the Lady Colonels. BOB HERMAN '63 was a two-sport stand­ out at Wilkes, earning four varsity let­ paul jellen ters in wrestling and three on tire ber of the Colonels soccer team from football field. 1989 to 1992. During that span he estab­ '93 was a four-year mem­ A three-time qualifier for the NCAA As a sophomore in 1982, she aver­ Division I Championships, Mejias aged 17.1 points and 15.8 rebounds per enjoyed his finest hour during his junior game. That same season she ranked season when he fashioned an eighth­ place finish to earn All-American honors. second in Division 111 in rebounding. In 1983, Smith averaged 17 points and 11.1 rebounds. For her effort she lished four Wilkes records, which still WILLIAM “BO" RYAN, JR. '69 W3S 3 Stand­ was named a third-team Small College copped a Middle Atlantic Conference stand today. Jellen holds the record for out player from 1965 to 1969 with the All-American. As a senior Smith aver­ title during the 1961 season. During the career goals (58), career points (137), Wilkes men’s basketball team. During aged 18.8 points and 9.8 rebounds for same year Herman fashioned a thirdplace finish at the National Association goals in a season (20 in 1991), and that span he scored 807 points, grabbed the Lady Colonels. She was named an points in a season (46 in 1991). 278 rebounds, and handed out 276 Eastern College Athletic Conference assists. Ryan still holds Wilkes records (ECAC) all-star. for Intercollegiate Athletics (NA1A) As a sophomore Jellen was named a Championships in the 190-pound MAC Northern Division first team all- for field goals made and attempted in a weight class. During his four seasons star after leading the Colonels to a game after hitting on 18-of-28 shots on ken sorick he helped Wilkes post an overall record record of 15 wins and five losses. his way to a 43-point performance lific hitters in Wilkes baseball history. A of 27 wins, five losses, and three ties. The Colonels also copped MAC team During his junior campaign Jellen led Wilkes to a school-record 16 wins. He against Susquehanna in 1969. '84 was one of the most pro­ first-team Middle Adantic Conference Ryan is currendy the head coach at all-star as a catcher, Sorick still holds five Wilkes records, including home had 20 goals and six assists and was the University of Wisconsin where he has earned Big Ten Coach of the Year runs in a career (28), home runs in a sea­ ors as a member of the Colonels football all-star, while also earning a berth on the honors during each of his first two sea­ son (16 in 1984), career slugging percent­ (MAC) championship and a berth in the team. In 1962 he was named a first team Regional All-American second-team. sons with the Badgers. This past season age (.874), single-season slugging NCAA Division III Championships. MAC all-star as an offensive lineman. he led Wisconsin to the Big Ten tide for percentage (1.108 in 1984). and runs bat­ assists during his senior year to help the second consecutive year, and a sec­ ted in during a season (49 in 1984). titles in both 1960 and 1961. Herman also gained individual hon­ During that same season she was Jellen tallied 19 goals and added six named a first team MAC all-star after REGINA (RITZ1E) HOELSCHER '63 Was a Wilkes claim the MAC Northeast title. ond straight berth in the NCAA Established in 1993. the award honors finishing tenth in Division III, averag­ two-sport standout during her playing Jellen was named a second team Division 1 Championships. players, coaches and others who have ing 1.09 runs batted in per game. days at Wilkes from 1959 to 1963. Northern Division all-star, a second- During her career she played both team Regional All-American, and a first- spent two seasons at Division I Division nt record books. Not only did women's basketball and field hockey team Regional Academic All-American. Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to that, he hit .462 during the campaign, but he Ryan served for 15 years as the head also slugged 16 homers and drove in 49 coach at Division lit Wisconsin- runs. Sorick currently ranks third all- the Athletics Hall of Fame. made outstanding contributions to ath­ letics at Bucknell Junior College, mike dydo Wilkes College and Wilkes University. winner in both baseball and football Members of the class of 2003 are: during his playing days at Wilkes from '59 was a four-year letter 1955 to 1959. 'as earned nine varsity let­ ters during her Wilkes career. karen bove On the basketball court Bove played in 80 games during her career. During her four seasons she scored 673 points and grabbed 514 rebounds. As a member of the softball team, Bove helped lead the Lady Colonels to the 1982 Middle Atlantic Conference 8 sixth on the all-time Wilkes scoring named a first team Northern Division BY JOHN SEITZ1NGER, SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR JF 1,309 points during her career to rank at 118 pounds, he copped a second- degree in mathematics, provided lead­ On the wrestling mat Herman SITTING (LTO R): KIM SMITH ‘34, KAREN BOVE 'SB, REGINA (RITZIE) HOELSCHER ‘63, AND 'DO '59, BOB HERMAN '63, PAUL JELLEN '93, DENNIS MEJIAS 'S3. STANDING (L TO R): MIKE DVD KEN SORICK S4, AND WILLIAM "BO- RYAN '69. a freshman and fourth as a sophomore first season, while posting a 3-2 record the following year. spent three seasons as the head base­ . hr. Lady Colonels had a 2-3 record in their On the baseball field Dydo played a key role in helping Wilkes post win­ ning records in three of his four sea­ sons as a player. During the four-year span the Colonels fashioned a record of for the Blue and Gold. As a four-year member of the '88 was a four-year mem­ Sorick etched his name into the NCAA ber of the Wilkes wrestling team from Platteville. While at Platteville he led time in Division ill for home runs per was one of the top players for head 1984 to 1988. During that time he the squad to NCAA Division HI crowns game in a season with 0.64 in 1984. He coach Doris Saracino during their inatm- amassed an overall record of 87 wins, 32, in 1991,1995, 1998, and 1999. also has the ninth highest single-season womens basketball team Hoelscher gural varsity seasons. As a senior Hoelscher was named a team captain Dydo also excelled on the football for the Lady Colonels. During her junior and senior seasons Hoelscher performed as a member of field as a tackle for the Blue and Gold. the Wilkes field hockey team during its A four-year member, he was named a initial two seasons of varsity play. The 33 wins and 26 losses. dennis mejias Before arriving in Madison Ryan Sorick hit .460 as a sophomore and .400 as a junior. During Iris senior year losses and four ties while competing at runs batted in per game total after aver­ was a four-year performer die Division I level. Mejias also posted kim smith '84 28 wins by pin during his career. on the basketball court and a two-year Sonck’s career slugging percentage of aging 1.96 per contest that same year. member of die softball team at Wilkes. .874 ranks fifth on the all-time Division place four times at the Eastern On the hoops floor Smith played in 82 ill list, while his 1.108 slugging percent­ Intercollegiate Wrestling Association games and averaged 15.9 points and age in 1984, is the eighth best in Championships. After finishing fifth as 11.8 rebounds per game. She amassed Division III history. 111 Mejias is die only Wilkes wrestler to 9 �carnpuu University plans new programs B\ V’OXICA CARDENAS 04 - -.riJSS. I tire w.-sfe ever tire res:. ere. each I sure:.' .'ftr c rise reregc for tire Lrir-resri teririririg — August 2X-. fore ririrr re> V. re-res ”.re tii ZS2S ci SZlZC '-'■re yxre-.tide appemnbies for sp lying tiiase rire-tit pmduttiiased and comreretiri-based prjecs. restiiting in a sgrtirezm preti-i: for students to presaa .-.reoriii'g a Eelds. tire progzm is c-esgned 'for.regrey creatr.e. independesa. sdf-iritiati-.e--.-pe learners." .’-’'-'.egrj.'i'.e Media nrej':r=. audenls -• tirieiep slreis areres several disdpfr.es. ind-jri ag an, tesiness adminis::.cc,~.ce'er stiri.-.e and engljsh. will grad­ uate reare enter the w orkplace with a v. eh-deve-'vped ability m work in re creaiean entire media pack­ age. whether :t be an interact,we -.vebS'.'e or an original ' wis: on an 10 .•dvenisng method already in place. Whifo many of the courses required for ir.tegrauve Media majors already exist within ether disciplines, there are sx new cc tnses that will contribute to the map er. They include skilies devel­ opment and group project design and execution. In addition, many electives are offered. allowing for possible con­ centrations in Vision and Sound. Language and Expression. Technology, and Business and Entrepreneurship. There are no other schools in the region that offer a degree program exactly like Integrative Media. Models for the program include Massachusetts Instintre of Technology. Rochester Institute of Technolog’.. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and New School University. A major in Integrative Media will allow the many students who wash to pursue more than one area of study to create a program all their own by combining courses from several disciplines. at.-mepRaueuRSHip major The major in entrepreneurship has been a dream of the business division for almost ten years. The program has taken great strides since the idea began in rz/f. with movement from a concen­ tration to a minor, and finally in fall 2ftM, to a major. Dr. Jeffrey Alves, Director of the Allan R Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Wilkes University and the Allan B Kirby. Jr.. Distinguished Professor for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, and other members of the business fac­ ulty created this curriculum. According to Alves, "Entrepreneurship is like the liberal arts of business. ’ It integrates everything, allowing students to use all skills at once, put them into practice, then learn how to improve. Their motto: Leant. Do. Reflect. While the new entrepreneurship major will prepare students to deal with all aspects of business develop­ ment. Alves does not expect all stu­ dents who graduate with the major to open their own businesses. He pointed out that "entrepreneurship is an inte­ grative discipline" and that students will be able to make contributions to businesses, non-profits and govern­ ment agencies already in place. This will be possible because of the broad perspective these students will have. Five new courses will be offered, in addition to four already in place to accommodate students with an entre­ preneurship minor. The new courses will be spread across the four-year pro­ gram, culminating in an entrepreneur­ ial internship. First, however, is ENT 203, Opportunity Identification— Creativity and Innovation, in which stu­ dents will act, write, paint and participate in other creative activities. According to Alves, "the idea is not to make them artists, but to get them to think a little bit differently.” The semes­ ters that follow include courses in lead­ ership, marketing, and finance. This progression is also unique to the area, with Babson College serving as the primary model. M.A. CREATIVE WRITING Ur. Bonnie Bedford, former Uean of the College of Arts, Sciences and Professional Studies and Associate Professor of English, suggested a lowresidency program for a Master of Arts in Creative Writing tn 2002. Since tliat time, she and Dr. J. Michael Lennon. Vice President for Academic Affairs Emeritus, and Humanities Chairperson, have been hard at work creating a curriculum for this exciting new program. Although awaiting approval from die faculty, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities. and the Pennsylvania Department ol izi ureiion ;,.-og.'an. '.hould begin next year. According io Lennon. because the writing process is so indr. foreti tire pro­ gram will appropriately aconrimodate writers with personal mentors re guide them through the two-year program. Each mentor, or adjunct faarhy — crr'x::. will be a published writer Students choose two areas of focus from five areas of concenuauon—poetry, fiction, pt­ writing, screenwriting, and creative non­ fiction. The first year will irutiitde dei eloping a greater understanding of these two genres and the technical details of publishing and writing, and writing. The final year will include extensive writing to meet the final goal ..'rzr.f -i. re ■ '... re » riar .re-.ri ’ •' -.jar re' ■: : ■ ■ '.. ■ =-.^cc-z-. Trj-.t-z. y.zt.-.Z if. i ‘zszzszip. trje ‘ ..re rer-rere' a y-rerererere 'tire- =i rimrees =e£c=z a re—_ manuscript at trier —— prere .« How many scarves do we need? BY DAWN ATWATER, VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT HAT WAS DR. MAHMOUD H. H Fahmy's opening sentence to H me when he called to say that H he had told his family not to give him any more material possessions, "stull" for the holiday’s, but rather to send what they might spend on him to Wilkes University to grow a scholarship that exists in Fahmy's name. Likewise, my ninety-year-old moth­ er, a Katherine I lepbum look-alike, lias always given me pause. On the phone from Connecticut where she lives alone and drives into town each morning to get her fresh vegetables in her huge twenty-year-okl Olds paneled station wagon, Mrs. A. told her plan. "Dawn, not a single one of my great grandchil­ dren needs anything, so I think I will start a tradition to help them develop the 'giving instinct. For their bitllulai s 1 am going to donate fifty dollars to a charity that serves less fortunate chil­ dren. The charity will then send out a birthday card to each of them thanking them for their generosity. Over time, with the help of you and their parents, they will begin to absorb "giving as a value they want to act upon. At least I will serve as an example." My mother and Dr. Fahmy bodi stopped me in my tracks. 1 thought. “Isn't it apparent that one should be generous?" It would be wonderful if these principles w ere. in fact, so selfevident. But in realitv thev are not. In Mihaly Csiksrentmihahis newest book. Good Business, Mihaly makes the point: "We do not acquire values acci­ dentally or as the result of some divine dis]X"ns,uion. Nor do we make up val­ ues out ol whole cloth. We have to learn them, as we lesra the -mguage cur pnr- passed dri.xr. fretn cr.c gcrerutirr. another tire.: strep: our -.- ->..-..rise:g and cur actions. The evotiriioE of .-re­ run: re-rsis s to a rerge extent in ere el­ oping incTOremg’.- mcl’rstv.' values.' There istragic res: Afo.nsn sc .-.r-g that goes: 'Me .-.nd Sere-tire retains: tire w orid. me and t.-a tr.be .’.grerst Semreri st and my f.urrex against tar tr.be. me and ttw broth;:-.’.grins tr.v rem: a; me against mv brother." The rermedoes dependretire: "Me ...ti ev ervone else for the universe." Should you w,v.u to give a gi.; ,r. the name of a friend or tamtlv member, ecu; the Advancement Offtce at Wi'scs Universit) at v\' -cs-w .We" send a eatd to recognize his or her gi:: . • 11 �J Wilkes student Phonathoners not telemarketing BY CAROL MACULLOCH '99 M'O1 that die calls from your alma mater are from current students, not paid telemarketers. If you can pledge a gift to the caller, Return address envelopes... we really appreciate your i ' time and generosity. If Wachovia Bank now provides you can’t or don’t wish Wilkes University with various to give—even SI— financial services. With that please give a few minutes of your time to change, our security lock box share your experience and memories of Wilkes. Our phonathon callers change every year, so your address was changed Wilkes University Advancement Office R O. Box 8500-54688 Philadelphia, PA 19178-4688. Wilkes experience is always fresh and exciting for diem to hear. I11 This new sendee assures immedi­ ate processing and electronic I ■ Ifyou have a creative way of helping us reporting for savings to the VEN THOUGH TECHNOLOGY AND deal with these phonathon dilemmas, University as well as efficiency and telemarketers are creating a your alma mater welcomes your input. security in processing systems. challenging environment, Contact alumni@wilkes.edu. I each year a new group of student callers takes to the phones to help with the important job of raising money for Wilkes. This diffi­ ABOVE: FRESHMAN MATT CROUSE HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN MAKING THE PHONATHON A SUCCESS. BELOW: GARY WILLIAMS '72 M’82 DURING DINNER WITH HIS WIFE, FRANCES, STILL HAS TIME TO SPEAK WITH A STUDENT FROM HIS ALMA MATER. DR. COX AND PRESIDENT GILMOUR CUT THE RIBBON AT AN OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES. University Archives opens door to the past BY DR. HAROLD E. COX jffwL LONG-STANDING NEED AT tenure as a member of the Department community are requested to partici­ of History faculty in June, 2004. As pate in this effort to preserve our past. archivist, Dr. Cox will be a member of Even more importantly, alumni and dollars and participation from our .--------- . \ filled on November 1-t, U 2003, when the new the staff of the Office for University emeriti staff and faculty are invited to alumni community. University Archives was dedicated. Advancement. visit and/or contribute items that may cult, but extremely important task is the most effective way of raising The growing number of telemar­ K W Wilkes University was The new facility is located on the third Dr. Cox is actively seeking artifacts be stored in lheir attics or keters saturating the market with door of the Farley Library and will be and documents relating to Wilkes sales calls has created defensiveness used as a repository for documents history. The Archives will include with unsolicited callers. In addition, and artifacts relating to the origins materials dealing with all aspects of open on Wednesdays from 8 to 11:30 CALLER ID is decreasing contacts with our alumni and lowering the and evolution of Northeast the University's activities, including a.m., or by appointment. For further Pennsylvania’s oldest private non-sec- personnel, academic programs, information, or to make an appoint­ dollars and percentages of alumni tarian institution of higher learning. community interaction, sports pro­ ment, contact Dr. Cox at 1-800- grams, and performance and fine arts, W1LKES-U, extension 4226. I11 giving to Wilkes. We realize that it may be your dinner hour, or you may be giving your chil­ Development of the Archives is under the direction of Dr. Harold E. as well as other student activities. Cox, who will be ending a 41-year All active members of the Wilkes out-of-the way closets. For the present, die Archives will be dren a bath, but please keep in mind 12 13 �o* campus oxcampus Thelma and Louise on the road — a story that begs to be told BY DAWN ATWATER. VICE PRESIDENT OF ADVANCEMENT I and walking to a quiet comer of the dining room. tions from Carol and Leo pulling out Waynesburg and exchange it in the hotel; his cell phone and asking whether he parking lot where we are going. We arc inform you that you must return not visiting our sisters in Morgantown; immediately and face arrest for stealing the story. An hour and half later I was we are on business! If you do not wish a car from our garage. We have die sitting in the lounge at the hotel with a “This is the hotel. I want to should call his attorney did not change day we were going to visit Bidwell it would be at least an hour and a half to meet us for an exchange, we can try police here now. Return immediately.” summons in my pocketbook and still ■ Maculloch work for Wilkes Technologies and Manchester drive, we ate quickly, gave the server to bring the car back at noon when we I must admit I was speechless, (not a wondering how this could have hap­ B University in the Advancement Department Craftsmans Guild, die unique educa­ our valet parking ticket and were on return to Pittsburgh for our next common enough happening for me.) I tional enterprise run by Bill Strickland. the road by seven. appointment.” returned to die table and thought at first “stolen” would not come out of the hotel: that I could somehow forget it and con­ hotel to talk with me. Instead he hid. tinue the conversation as if nothing was This was indeed surreal! AWN ATWATER AND CAROL pened. The person whose car I had Both of us were overwhelmed by die Il was a lovely day. Once out of the Advancement and Carol is the Wilkes “out of die box” thinking occurring city we made great time while enjoying you have the car back?” Fund Director and a Major Gifts Officer. there daily. That night we returned to the beautiful scenery and autumn dawn: As Development Officers they often visit die hotel, valet parked, ate dinner and foliage. Fifteen minutes from our desti­ will shoot for around noon if we can get our alumni. They both very much enjoy prepared for the next day. nation, my cell phone rang. Carol answered it. minutes away from your hotel.” I fell uneasy promising something I'll go down there with you and get an Connecticut. He connected me with an attorney if necessary This is completely attorney in Pittsburgh who told me I did not really have a case, even though where Dawn is the Vice President of theirjobs and consider it an honor to get On Wednesday we saw four won­ to know some of the wonderful alumni derful alumni. Dr. John Pierce ’61, HOTEL: “Hello, this is the theft and loss andfriends of Wilkes they meet in their maxilla surgeon, told us about his travels. In the course of a visit to many trips to do pro bono medical division of the___ Hotel. Is Dawn Atwater there?" Pittsburgh, where they met wonderful work in die Middle East, including carou alumnus Leo Kane '55, thefollowing Afghanistan. We met Phillip Auron ’74, Atwater is driving. May I help you?” “This is Carol Maculloch; Dawn “Okay,” he said. “What time will “Well, I can’t guarantee it, but we happening, hut I could not. I found I Two days later, I returned to Wilkes- just could not concentrate and I decided Barre. and for the next two weeks I diere in time to make it to our next to share the phone call with Carol and wondered what would happen next. I appointment, which is about 20 Leo. Upon doing so, Leo said, “Lets go. called my son, an attorney in that might be hard to deliver, but I did ridiculous.” We hopped in the cham­ say that they could pick the car up in pagne-beige Taurus and followed his sil­ the incident was anxiety-producing! die parking lot where we would be if ver Lexus down the highway to About three weeks later, the hotel they liked. Pittsburgh and our waiting execution. called and said they had “fixed” my episode occurred. After participating in Professor of Genomics at Pittsburgh hotel: the saga. Leo suggested wc share it in Medical Center, who had been on the the Hotel!” the alumni magazine. So, wc dedicate this story to Leo. cover of Scientific American for his lead carol: “You must be kidding,” laughing. predetermined place to meet Nancy. policeman and his car right out front. I work with DNA. That evening we saw hotel: “No, I am not kidding,” stated She turned out to be a wonderful, jumped out of my car and walked stur­ Brett and Kathleen Sachse, a young the serious fellow on the line. relaxed woman who related many sto­ dily toward the crowd feeling like Joan The night after the police incident I On a perfect fall evening in October “Yes, she has stolen a car from He declined, so we headed to the Approaching the hotel we saw the ticket. That was good, but they never even apologized. So, that was the saga of Pittsburgh. Carol Maculloch and 1 (to be identified couple who had met at Wilkes and are carol: ries of her days at Wilkes. However, the of Arc. There were the policeman, the met a lovely alumna, Virginia in this article as Louise and Thelma of now doctors. Brett ’97, is a surgical res­ driving the same car we picked up at time flew by and we both realized our hotel general manager, the manager of Valentine ’68, a palliative care nurse for Thelma and Louise movie fame) landed ident at Allegheny General Hospital, Henz, a champagne-beige Taurus with chances of getting back to die hotel by parking, and several other gapers. Carol children at Family Hospice in at the Pittsburgh Airport to spend four and Kathleen ’00, is studying to a Magellan GPS system,” still smiling. noon were doomed. When we left her, was right behind me, followed by Leo. Pittsburgh. She had just gone through days visiting Wilkes alumni. There are become an anesthesiologist. They hotel: we called die hotel and left a message As I approached and introduced the death of one of her small patients. “You must be, because we’re “No, this is not a joke. Check some 250 alums in the region. Upon talked enthusiastically about their days die numbers on your front visor. What disembarking from their plane, Carol at Wilkes. are they?” gruffly asked the man. got the bags, and I went to Henz to pick At the end of the day we returned to up our rented champagne-beige Taurus with a Magellan GPS system. our hotel, exhausted but exuberant, with At that point Carol checked the num­ bers and indeed they did not match the a great feeling of warmth generated by numbers on the Hertz contract. the people we had met We valet parked hotel: Driving into Pittsbuigh we both were 14 That did not help. Even protesta­ to return the car to Pittsburgh. If you want the car, you will have to drive to “Do they match?” carol: “No, diey do not match,” Carol amazed at the size and the dynamism of the city. Arriving at our hotel in down­ the car and turned in for the night. town Pittsburgh, we valet parked our planned three appointments, the first said soberly. hotel: “You have stolen a car from Taurus and proceeded to our rooms. of which was close to the West Virginia the hotel and must bring it back The next morning at breakfast, the border. Nancy Davis, who served on server asked us if we wanted him to call for our car. I gave him the valet parking our education faculty, is now living in Dilliner, Pa., and has led a successful ticket, we finished breakfast and walked effort to create a community college in got on the phone. dawn: “You must be kidding. We are out front to find the car waiting. That rural Greene County, Pa. Knowing that on business and do not have the time It was now Thursday. We had immediately.” It was then that I (Thelma) dial we could not return as we had myself, the officer told me I was under Listening to her put it all into perspec­ promised earlier. arrest for stealing a car and unlawful tive, I deduced the moral to be that if use of property. At first, I stood there something is not life-threatening don’t Kane ’55. He met us at his place of busi­ speechless and then decided that I had make more of it than you should. ness and we proceeded to his club for best defend myself. This was no time to lunch. Because this “car incident” was be politically correct. Our next appointment was with Leo Carol and 1, or should I say Louise and Thelma, are back in on our minds, we told him about the “Well, officer, this is almost surreal. phone call and laughingly called our­ Look here; I rented a Taurus from the when we tell of our misadventure, selves Thelma and Louise from die Hertz people at the airport. I gave the but we both hope to have many more movie in which two eccentric women ticket to the valet each morning and adventures meeting wonderful with those names had stolen a car. We they put the car out front Now you alumni. Wc will, however, never all had a good laugh. That was about want to arrest me. You have got to be assume we are in the right car die last laugh for a good long time. kidding! If I did steal a car, sir it would without checking. As my mother be a Mercedes, NOT a Taurus. I can would say, pay attention to details, assure you.” Dawn, Or is it Thelma? I* I Shortly after that my cell phone rang. I took the call after rising from the table Wilkes-Barre. We draw crowds 15 �covERStory FREsiDENT’sletter I I I Collaboration key to success of Urban Studies Center BY PATRICIA BOYLE HEAMAN '61 RESIDENT JOSEPH E. (TIM) I bring you best wishes for the New Year. ■ FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS WE HAVE WORKED TO BUILD A STATISTICAL PROFILE THAT MEASURES the University’s performance in a number of key areas such as student recruitment and retention, stakeholder satisfaction, and financial strength. I am pleased to report that overall results meet or exceed nearly all performance targets established. Highlights include enrollment and retention at their highest levels in at least fifteen years, excellent progress on die financial strength targets, and solid customer satis­ faction among all University stakeholders. This excellent performance has had a positive effect on campus morale. Wilkes fami­ ly members with whom 1 talk tell me that there is a new sense of excitement and opti­ mism on campus. People believe that they can make a difference, that their ideas for new programs and initiatives will be seriously considered, and that Wilkes University is on a padr to greater excellence and prominence in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Last October we were especially proud to have Governor Edward G. Rendell join us to unveil plans for thejay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, scheduled to welcome its first students in 2004. The School was established drrough a gift from Jay Sidhu, a Wilkes trustee, a 1987 graduate of the MBA program, and the chairman and CEO of Sovereign Bank. Watch future issues of the Universe for news of the School’s unique curriculum that will focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, emo­ tional intelligence, and ethics, which we believe will make the Sidhu School a national model for best practices in business education for the twenty-first century. To keep you in touch with late-breaking news at Wilkes, the Marketing Communications Office has introduced FrontPage, a monthly newsletter that will provide a snapshot of all we have to be proud of —our campus, our academic and co-curricular programs, and most of all our students, faculty, alumni, and staff. We look forward to your responses to FmntPagc, which you can download by going to wmv.wilkes.alu/resources/fmnt_pagc.pdf. As we look forward to even greater progress and success for Wilkes in 2004, we wish you all a happy and productive year. Ill Sincerely, Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour President 16 J Gilmour recently announced | an initiative through which ■ Wilkes and area colleges will collabo­ rate with community leaders and city officials to establish an Urban Studies Center housed at Wilkes University. The Centers mission is “to provide pragmatic help to communities in the region to revitalize themselves, and become sus­ tainable urban communities.” Not sur­ prisingly, Wilkes-Barre, a city that has suffered the blighting effects of residen­ tial and commercial flight in recent years, will become the inaugural case study of the Center. Within three years, the Center is expected to be in a position to market its expertise to other small- and medium-sized cities in the region. The catalyst for the development of the Center was a challenge grant of $300,000 given by alumnus and trustee William P Montague ’68 and his wife Susan. Bill and Susan are native WilkesBarreans. They lived in the city until 1977, and their two children were bom here. They return frequently to visit fam­ ily, including Bill’s eighty-nine-year-old mother, who resides in the Heights sec­ tion of the city. Wilkes accepted the Montagues’ challenge, and President Gilmour enlisted the support of the four other institutions of higher education in the area—King’s College, College Misericordia, Luzerne County Community College, and Penn State/Wilkes-Barre—which formed a Council of Presidents in 1985 to collabo­ rate on projects through which the tai- “Suite Wilkes University sits in the heart o/Wilkes-Barre, and because I believe that its ability to attract students and remain viable is at least partly related to its envi­ ronment, Mi Sue and I thought that this would lx: a gt vat way to give something bach to the University and our hometown at die same time.” * BILL MONTAGUE, '68 AND UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE ents and resources of their institutions could serve community needs. President Gilmour and Dawn AtwaterHaight, Vice-President of Advancement, obtained pledges of support in excess of one million dollars from local business­ es, foundations, community leaders, and civic organizations to finance the Centers first five years, after which it is expected to become self-sustaining. The key to the success of the Center will be the collaboration among leaders in education, business, and government to realize a vision of a renewed WilkesBarre. The Center, according to President Gilmour, can “elevate the city’s vision of what it can be” by providing research, analysis, and consultation to "create an exciting and livable environment, a place where people want to visit and live.” Participating institutions will draw on their particular strengths to offer faculty expertise and technical assis­ tance, and students will have opportu­ nities to work with the Center through course projects, internships, and serv­ ice learning programs. Gilmour feels that students will “gain a sense of empowerment and confidence when they feel that they can have an effect and make a contribution to the envi­ ronment in which they live and leant.” In time, this partnership may lead to the development of cross-institutional interdisciplinary academic programs in Urban Studies and related areas. The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry and the Diamond City Partnership will be at the center of planning. Stephen Barrouk, president of the Chamber, says the Center “will give us a chance to attack some of the sys­ temic problems in local government that have supported the status quo... It could provide an opportunity for local leaders to exchange information, which just might perhaps lead to trust and more cooperation.” I! I 17 ��OPPOSITE PAGE: WILKES STUDENTS WALK PAST THE JOHN WILKES STATUE ON THEIR WAY TO AND FROM CLASS. ABOVE LEFT: THE NEW MONARCH COURT IS A FOCAL POINT OF THE KING'S CAMPUS. ABOVE RIGHT: KIRBY HALL IS ONE EXAMPLE OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE RESTORED IN A WILKES CLASSROOM BUILDING. One expects a college town to reflect the busy hum of campus life and to provide goods and services that attract members of the campus community to its commercial center. One might also expect a college town to offer housing, restaurants, and entertainment and leisure opportunities that make the city a lively place to live, work, shop, and visit. Over the last few decades, however, Wilkes-Barre has been steadily losing ground in its struggle to meet these expectations and to project an image of a city where people would want to live and work. Yet in contrast to the deteriorating appearance and depressed atmosphere of the down­ town, the two city campuses look bright, busy, welcoming, and prosper­ ous, more and more like thriving, selfsufficient enclaves from which few feel the inclination or the need to venture forth into the surrounding city. But this disconnect between campus and 20 community has not always been the case. In the past, these campuses have shared much more common ground and common interest with the city and with its residents and businesses than they do today. The recendy announced Urban Studies Center was established to “pro­ vide essential research, analysis and con­ sultation to small and mid-size cities aiming for full participation in the new economy of the 21st century.” By mak­ ing the revitalization of Wilkes-Barre its initial project, the Center will provide a focus and filter through which the many orating environment affects rhe quality of residential, commercial, and colle­ giate life in Wilkes-Barre. The desolate look of the downtown as businesses abandoned it and the sense of civic fail­ ure have led to an increase in crime and the fear it inevitably instills in residents and businesses. And this fear has infect­ ed neighborhoods surrounding central city, including those around Wilkes and Kings. A long-time South Franklin Street resident recalls, “I’ve seen the area change from a gentle neighbor­ hood where you raised your children and knew your neighbors and social­ ized with them, to a place where fear keeps residents off streets that have been taken over by out-of-town drug­ runners." The invasion of city neigh­ borhoods by crime associated with drug trafficking has created an atmosphere that has all but eliminated the fluid movement of students between city and campus that existed years ago. Instead of walking to central city, students constituencies eager to do their share to help in the renewal can participate in integrated planning. The involvement of the educational institutions as well as governmental, commercial, and busi­ ness interests can help to shape a future of Wilkes-Barre that takes into account the crucial role all five educational insti­ tutions have played and can continue to play in maintaining a thriving urban environment A CITY IN DISTRESS The urgency of this initiative can hardly be underestimated. The growing inef­ fectiveness of city government and law enforcement in recent years; the crum­ bling infrastructure of a city where street lights collapse and parking garages are deemed structurally unsafe; the visibly decaying Sterling Hotel, once a proud focal point of the cityscape; and repeated evidence of poor planning, such as the abortive downtown movie theater project, all indicate the extent to which the deteri- remain on well lit campuses where a visible security presence makes them feel safe, or they travel by car to outly­ ing malls, hubs, and theater complexes to shop, socialize, and find recreational opportunities. Indeed, there is little in the way of such attractions left for them in the downtown. The best hope of all who have rallied to support the Urban Studies Center is that it will be able to channel the desire for the city’s recovery, apparent on many fronts, into sustained collabora­ tive action. The participation of educa­ tional institutions in this partnership is a promising sign that the city and cam­ puses can revive a relationship that was mutually beneficial in the past President Gilmour believes that suc­ cessful educational institutions must have the “ability to engage their regions1 needs because both will be the better for it.” The alternative, he says, is educational institutions that become “bastions,” defining and pursuing their missions with only their own interests in mind, without any connection to the communities in which they exist. Clearly, such an alternative is at odds with the Wilkes tradition and its his­ torical engagement in die needs of the city and the region. A TRADITION OF COOPERATION In the days of Bucknell University Junior College and the early day’s of Wilkes College, the relationship between the campus and the city’ was a visible source of pride to both. As the institution grew through the 40s, 50s, and 60s, the largely residential area between South River and South Franklin Streets from West Market to South Streets was transformed as many of the stately old homes and mansions, no longer suitable as modem dwellings, became classroom build­ ings, residence halls, and faculty’ and administrative offices. Kirby Hall became the library, and a carriage "If the Center can get everybody in the room working toward the same goal, it will be great; a dream cometrue for the city... I'm convinced it's going to happen." * MELANIE MASLOW LUMIA, UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE AND MEMBER OF THE ADVISORY BOARD 21 �ccveRStory covERStory house behind Chase Hall became a stu­ dent theater. In fitet, the city benefited from the college's acquisition of these old homes. Ronald L Andrews, who compiled An Inventon o f Historic Landmarks in the Campus of Willies College in 1975. pointed out that “By­ converting many of the structures for use... the college is preserving a signif­ icant portion of Wilkes-Barrels cultural heritage.” A walk along South River Street from West Market to South Ross Street today offers not only a sampling of diverse architectural styles that have cialty shops, and movie theaters. The fluid boundaries reinforced die sense that city and campus had a stake in die health of a common civic, economic, and cultural life. The connection was manifest in many joint college and com­ munity projects. The early alliance between the Kiwanis Club and the Wilkes theater program offered local res­ idents the opportunity to experience live theater in an annual musical presented at die Irem Temple at the same time that it fostered student learning, appreciation of the arts, and community spirit. department created and ran the Institute for Regional Affairs as a resource to help local governments become more professional and to bring about greater cooperation among many governments in the area.” Another mutually beneficial enter­ prise took shape when the local busi­ ness community's attempt to attract new industry was hindered by the area's lack of educational and profes­ sional development opportunities for workers in a new technical economy. Given the challenge that “If you build a time when the local economy was desperately trying to recover from the collapse of the coal-mining industry. Similarly, Wilkes responded to the area's need for primary' medical care and their surrounding neighborhoods, was particularly hard hiL But the city and its colleges resolved to recover and rebuild. Although many residents left the city to resettle "It just seems natural to me for Wilkes to support the city with its expertise and for the university to draw on the city as a resource for its students in a sym­ biotic relationship that benefits both." DR. THOMAS BALDINO, PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND in a festive atmosphere. Boscovs became a central destination offering a wide range of merchandise and free parking to shoppers. Unfortunately, the recoven- die city so hopefully anticipated thirty years ago met with setbacks and disappoint­ ments as residents, retailers, and pro­ fessional and commercial offices abandoned the city, leaving behind block after block of empty storefronts, offices, and residences that deteriorat­ ed over time to become classic emblems of urban decay. MEMBER OF THE URBAN STUDIES CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Gm tfx Lilian Studies Center defined the dty over the last century, but also a reminder of how the campus grew within an established urban pat­ tern of residential, commercial, recre­ ational, and religious structures. In the early decades of Wilkes, the boundaries between the city and the col­ lege were constandy shifting as residents and students shared the streets and side­ walks, and as students, faculty, and staff walked the few blocks to South Main Street, West Market Street, and Public Square, where they could patronize a variety of restaurants, department stores, banking and commercial centers, spe22 WILKES-BARRE THROUGH THE AGES (FROM LEFT TO RIGHT): A DOWNTOWN READY FOR BUSINESS. ■ STREET DEVELOPMENT IS A SIGN OF A THRIVING RETAIL ANO COMMERCIAL CENTER. ■ WILKES UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES CLEAN UP AFTER THE AGNES FLOOD OF 1972. • A PIANO DAMAGED BY FLOOD WATERS. ■ WORKERS INSTALL THE FAMILIAR RED CANOPY IN THE DOWNTOWN. ■ A NEW BANK BUILDING GOES UP ON THE DEVELOPING PUBLIC SQUARE. ■ THE PROMISE OF A MODERN DOWNTOWN WILKES-BARRE. ■THE F.M. KIRBY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. ■ DISTINCTIVE BUILDINGS RECALL THE CITY’S PAST AND SUGGEST A FOUNDATION FOR ITS FUTURE. Professor of political science and member of the Centers advisory' board, Dr. Thomas Baldino recalls the history' of collaboration between Wilkes and the community in civic affairs: “Wilkes University has a long and distinguished record of providing support to the city and the region. Dr. Hugo V Mailey of the political science it, they will come,” Wilkes promised to construct the College’s first modem classroom building and attract a facul­ ty that would provide state-of-the-art science and engineering education. The new programs Wilkes was able to develop in the facilities of Stark Learning Center resulted in the reloca­ tion of modern industry to the area at by initiating the Wilkes-Hahnemann partnership, through which hundreds of area students earned medical degrees and brought their skills back to serve the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. DISASTER AND RECOVERY When the flood waters of rhe Susquehanna inundated Wilkes-Barre in 1972, as a result of Hurricane Agnes, some 25,000 homes were nearly destroyed, and 2,278 businesses were damaged by the flood. The down­ town, along with the city campuses in the suburbs, others remained and renovated their homes. Eventually the downtown assumed a new look under bright, unifying canopies that provid­ ed protection from the weather and security on well-lighted streets. New businesses opened, and old favorites returned. The beautifully renovated E M. Kirby Center promised to serve as a cultural and entertainment magnet to attract residents from surrounding towns. The Fanners Market on Public Square became a place where shop­ pers and downtown workers could lunch on the area's many ethnic foods One wonders how much a central planning resource, such as the Urban Studies Center, might have consoli­ dated efforts in the rebudding of Wilkes-Barre during the 70s. Would long-range, coordinated planning then have taken into account the importance of the college communi­ ties in the area and considered how to attract large numbers of students, fac­ ulty, and other employees into the downtown? Would such planning have anticipated the city's need to attract a youthful, as well as to pro­ vide for an aging, population? 23 �covERStory LEFT: BREISETH HALL AND THE FENNER QUADRANGLE ON THE WILKES CAMPUS. ABOVE: A DOWNTOWN WORTH SAVING. CAMPUS REBUILDING As the city struggled with its recovery, Wilkes and King’s consolidated their campuses through long-range planning and building programs that have resulted in two thriving and attractive areas in the midst of a failing down­ town. The new look of both campuses was recendy described by a long-time city resident as “exquisite... like walk­ ing into another world.” At Wilkes, the Campus Plan developed and executed over the last fifteen years was capped this fall with the placement of the kiosk featuring a campus map at the rear of the new' Henry Student Center. With the renovation of Stark Learning Center, the construction of Breiseth Hall, the demolition of Church Hall, and the placement of the John Wilkes statue in front of the Farley Library, the central campus now encloses the lovely Fenner Quadrangle. This attractive and unifying greenway has become a set­ ting for which members of the campus community have abandoned the city's River Common, a city' park where years of neglect have left muddy and unwalkable paths along a green strip where weeds grow wherever they can gain a foothold and fallen tree limbs lie where they have fallen. With the closing of North Franklin Street to traffic between Union and Jackson Streets, King’s has consolidated its growth into a compact, modem urban campus where raised walkways and restful green spaces unify its central academic and residential structures. Perhaps a bit unsettling is the fact that the self-enclosed design of both central campuses recalls the walled European universities of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, where huge doors and solid gates were closed and locked nighdy to emphasize the retreat of the academic communities into safe havens, apart from the distractions and dangers of the surrounding areas. The different directions in which the city and the educational institutions have been moving in recent years—of decline on the one hand and progress and growth on the other—suggest the real possibility’ that the campuses could assume the self-sufficiency of “bastions” while the city crumbles around them. HOPEFUL SIGNS Recendy, several bright spots have appeared to indicate the resolve of vari­ ous constituencies to change the city’s direction. Many residents have refused to relinquish their city to the physical decay in which fear and crime thrive. South Franklin Street provides a shining example of the kind of collaboration that the Urban Studies Center could help to extend to the downtown and its neighborhoods. Long-time residents, despite threats posed by the invasion of drug-related crime and slum landlords, kept faith in their neighborhood by "There is much that is distinctive and worth saving in the old buildings of the city, so a central clearinghouse for planning will prevent the kind of demolition and reconstruction that will make Wilkes-Barre look like any other city." SUSAN W. SHOVAL, UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE AND MEMBER OF THE URBAN STUDIES CENTER ADVISORY BOARD 24 "The Urban Studies Center... could provide for the possibili­ ty of a deeper understanding of the issues facing a city that is in the process of revitalization... The educational institu­ tions can bring to such a center their own intellectual capital in the form of faculty and professional staff insights on any given issue. Our students can both learn from and con­ tribute to such a center by interacting with outside experts, city officials and others who have the common goal of seeing Wilkes-Barre revitalized." THOMAS J. O'HARA, CSC, PRESIDENT, KING'S COLLEGE resisting residential flight. New home­ owners and landlords renovated single homes and apartment buildings to highlight their historic and architectur­ al features. The University acquired the properties that became Fortinsky and Schiowitz Halls, buildings that might, if left in private hands, have con­ tributed to the decay of the neighbor­ hood. The Mans Center replaced the old gym, and Passan Hall was renovat­ ed to become a central administrative building. CityVest, through its South Franklin Street Restoration Project, has joined the effort to return the street to its former beauty and dignity, as a model of the kind of turnaround through which the University’ and pri­ vate and community interests have worked together with stunning results to rebuild a neighborhood. There are even a few signs that renewal is extending to South Main Street and Public Square. Although an empty call center stands as an emblem of tire city’s recent failures in attracting jobs that would bring people down­ town and stimulate entrepreneurship, long-time businesses have maintained their footholds in the downtown. Despite the many empty storefronts that surround them, Boscov’s, Bartikowskys, the Gallery of Sound, the Hollywood, and Marquis Art and Frame have remained anchors of retail trade on South Main StreeL A recent opening at the new Marquis An Gallery attracted more than a hundred people. Hottie’s, Lowe’s, and Katana restaraunts continue to draw people in search of consistently good food. Cafe Rouge, a new coffeehouse in Midtown Village that frequently features poetry readings, may lure students off cam­ pus, and a recently opened Subway on South Main Street reports that business is good. The Chamber of Business and Industry’s Innovation Center, a resource to provide help and encour­ agement to entrepreneurship that could fill empty retail spaces, is slated to open on South Main Street in 2004. The November election has raised hopes that the strained relationships among local government, business interests, residents, and the educational communities, can be rebuilt. In November, at a well-attended public meeting in the Kirby Center, people worked in groups to brainstorm and compile lists of what they liked and disliked about the downtown. At a fol­ low-up meeting in the Henry Student Center on the Wilkes campus, archi­ tects and engineers helped those in attendance to visualize some of the possibilities that grew from the brain­ storming session. In December, more elaborate conceptual maps of a new downtown were presented at another public meeting. There is a new excite­ ment about die city’s future, and many are eager to get involved in the work ahead. The Urban Studies Center will thus begin its work at a critical moment in the history of Wilkes-Barre. It offers an opportunity- through which all who are interested in the revitaliza­ tion of the city can channel their hopes and efforts to build a new downtown where people of all ages will walk to the beat of the heart of a city- dirobbing with a new vitality’. “If you build it. they will come.” IH Ifyou are interested in supporting the work of the Urban Studies Center contact atwater@wilkcs.cdiL To respond to this article, contact heanian@wilkcs.ediL 25 �sPOTlight spoThgnt ■ ■ Sordoni Gallery celebrates thirtieth anniversary ditions:” he never lost his fascination for in American an. beginning with the BY PATRICIA BOYLE HEAMAN ‘61 the lonely towns, woodland glades, inaugural exhibition of George Gatlins Alumni, Permanent Collection, and Artist in Residence Highlight 2003-04 Season :/ tt JON OARSMAN'S WINTER LIGHTS in enduring personal and historical tra­ commitment to the tradition of Realism Victorian houses, and overgrown gar­ paintings of Native American life and dens of northeastern Pennsylvania. culture and extending through exhibi­ The Carsman show was follow ed tions and acquisitions of works by from November 2 to December 14 by artists associated with the Ashcan The Gift ofArt, an exhibition that high­ School and The Eight, includingjohn lighted wnrks from the Sordoni’s perma­ Sloan, William Glackcns, and George In Good Hands nent collection, to recognize the Luks. In addition to works by these enduring gift of the Gallery itself to the artists, the Gallery- has acquired works University. Established in 1973. and by succeeding generations of painters in named for the late Andrew J, Sordoni, the Realist tradition, such as Bertram Ronald R. Bernier assumed the director­ former Pennsylvania state senator, this Hartman and Alexander Kruse, as well as Jon Carsman. ship of the Sordoni Art Gallery in 2001. the development and support of the gift to Wilkes of a group of paintings exhibition and wrote a biographical from the Senators private collection essay on Carsman for the catalogue. included funds to allow' for the acquisi­ Gallery will host a w-eek-long artist-in- In addition to teaching in England and Other local private collectors who tion of additional works, thus ensuring residence project featuring New’ York­ America, he served as Director of the loaned works for the exhibition that over time the Gallen’ would make a based artist, Wade Schuman. In addition Sioux City Art Center and Associate include Mrs. Jack Carsman, Joseph growing contribution to the cultural life to an exhibition of Schumans w-ork, the Director of the Krannert Art Museum at To cap the anniversary year, the He holds a BA. from Vassar College and a MA and Ph.D. from Essex University. Carsman, Ken Marquis, the Edward of die campus and the community. residency' will involve educational pro­ the University of Illinois at Urbana- will highlight gifts to Wilkes that have Museum of Art in New York and die Welles, Jr., Collection, the D. Leonard Since its founding, nearly seventy per­ gramming for students from Wilkes and Champaign. He is the author of many made lasting contributions to enrich Corcoran Gallery of An in Washington, Corgan Library of King’s College, and cent of the w'orks in die permanent col­ area colleges and for the general public. articles, catalogues, and conference academic and community life. D.C.. as well as in some eighty other Sandy and Arnold Rifkin. lection have come from friends and Schuman, currendy on the faculty of the papers; his current work-in-progress is a donors who have built on the vision of Graduate School of Figurative Art of the book on Monet's Rouen Cathedrals for national recognition as a New Realist the Senator’s family “to acquire, preserve New York Academy of Art, has been Cambridge University Press. of the Gallen’, noted, the exhibition painter who, along with such notable and interpret works of art of the highest described as a “neo-realist” in the tradi­ ■ opened its thirtieth anniver- marks the “happy result of collabora­ predecessors and contemporaries as quality for this community.” tion of American Realism that has been Director of the Gallery from 2000 to 2001, ■ sary season with Jon Carsman: Li Rhythm, Movement, Energy, tion” among friends, admirers, and col­ Fairfield Porter, Neil Welliver, Charles a special interest of the Gallery. when she was appointed Associate lectors of Carsmans work. Darlene Birchfield, and Edward Hopper, reestab­ the very heart of the academic mission an exhibition of paintings by alumnus Miller-Lanning, Ph.D.,‘86 serx’ed as lished the importance of representation­ of Wilkes University and a rich cultural scores the teaching mission of the Wilkes and a MA. in art history from Jon Carsman. In celebrating the work guest curator, wrote an essay for the al imagery in reaction to Abstract resource for die entire surrounding Gallery, a tradition in which Dr. Bernier Bloomsburg University. of Carsman (1944-1987), a Wilkes- show's catalogue, and gave a gallery Expressionism, a style that dominated community” has developed an eclectic and Associate Director Karen Evans Barre native and a 1966 graduate of the talk at the opening. Dr. Miller-Lanning, modem an for the first half of the twen­ permanent collection of approximately Kaufer ’89 take pnde. The initial gift of an department. the Gallen' paid trib­ who graduated from Wilkes with a BFA, tieth century. Carsmans work was well 1,300 objects that include European and art and the sustaining support of ute to a former student who launched is currently Director of the Hope Horn received by prominent art critics and American works on paper from the sev­ Senator Sordoni’s family and other a successful career in New York in the Gallery and Adjunct Faculty at the reviewed in major art journals. Pie enteenth century to the present, donors, says Bernier, is indeed a rich 1970s and 1980s. Carsmans work has University of Scranton. She first exhibited with many leading contempo­ European art from the nineteenth cen­ legacy: "For students, faculty, and been widely recognized for its contri­ encountered and admired Carsmans rary artists, notably in a two-person tury, and American paintings from the members of tire community, for bution to the tradition of Realism in work when the Sordoni exhibited Four show with Andy Warhol in 1982. In her nineteenth century to the present. patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and American art from Wilkes in 1982, while she was an Among its holdings, the collection interests, the Sordoni Art Gallery is a undergraduate here. E Charles Petrillo, catalogue essay connecting Carsmans work with the schools of Photo Realism, includes works of such major European different kind of classroom—a place landscapes and small towns of his native Esq., '66, Carsmans co-captain on the Pop, and the American Scene, Dr. for active looking, talking, learning, region, has found a place in the perma­ Wilkes swim team, was instrumental in Miller-Lanning locates Carsmans artists as Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Pierre Bonnard, and Salvador Dali. HE SORDONI ART GALLERY His work, much of it based on rural 26 Both the acquisitions and exhibitions of the Gallen- have reflected a defining nent collections of the Metropolitan As Ronald R. Bernier, Ph.D., Director I ground a popular and emeiging art style This is thefirst in a series offeatures that museums in thirty one states. i strength as a painter in his “capacity to Carsman achieved national and inter­ Dr. Bernier notes that (he Gallery, “at The anniversary program under­ thinking, and enjoying.” IH Karen Evans Kaufer was Interim Director. She holds a B.A. in fine art from �CLAssnotes Bachelor's Scranton, Pa. Waller resides in Dupont the Council for Advancement and 1971 1976 with his wife, Mary. Support of Education (CASE) for 2003. Carolyn Jones was dubbed one of the James R. Fraley completed a two-day Film Director's Work Garners Industry Acclaim Thomas is currently vice president for most influential teachers by the Times pier-side training exercise aboard the Doris (Corka) Bartuska, M.D., 1IDR ’97 was inducted into the International 1965 external affairs at Binghamton Leader "Best and Brightest’ scholarship Navy Hospital Ship USN5 Comfort in Catherine Skopic held a one-person an University. He resides with his wife, winners. She recently retired as a Baltimore, Md. James is a United States Women in Medicine Hall of Fame dur­ exhibit titled "3 Creative Processes, A Nancy, in Endicott, NY. teacher from Wyoming Seminar}'. Navy Commander. ing its annual gala in Washington, D.C. Mini Retrospective.” She chose as a This years event celebrated women theme three artistic processes that she Margaret Ann (Williams) Randazzo is a 1973 Diane Jones is the assistant vice presi­ physicians who were first to be board has used throughout her career as an senior computer operator with ALLTEL Cynthia Chisarick was chosen as the dent of the retail organization of First has spent much of his life dedicated to certified in their specialties. art educator and artist. in Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Wilkes- Outstanding Accounting Educator for Union Bank in Allentown. Diane Barre with her husband, James, and her 2003 by tire Pennsylvania Institute for resides in Allentown, Pa. film and video. A resident of Miner and Priapus Halls 1956 1967 two children. Jennifer and Jamie. Certified Public Accountants. Cynthia 1949 A winner of more than 50 awards for Anthony Scarantino was appointed to John Pilosi is a school counselor at the State Board of Funeral Directors. Catholic Charities in Bridgewater, N.J. Michael Robertson was named advertis­ Anthony resides in Allentown, Pa. with John resides in Easton, Pa. ing supervisor and creative director al Heil-Brice Retail Advertising, Newport Cordon Roberts appeared with Martha Beach, Calif. his wife, Shirley. 1958 production excellence, John Forte '79, while at Wilkes, John was active with Cue is an associate professor of accounting Barbara Long is the chair of the at Wilkes. Publishing Committee for the United him to Virginia Beach, Va., where he has States Tennis Association. Barbara is directed more than 130 shows for Coastal Robert P Motley M'81 was promoted to also the president of the Bucks County Training Technologies. John has been rec­ president of First Heritage Bank and Tennis Association. will serve as a member of the bank's Stewart as she launched her signature 'N Cunain. Since then, his career has taken ognized nationally and internationally with Telly Awards, CINDY Awards, The Juanita (Patience) Moss completed the collection. Gordon is a musician, Pat Salamri M73 is a master instructor board of directors. Robert resides in Robert Yanoshak, D.O., was awarded a Videographer Award, and Intercom. He nonfiction novel. The Battle of pianist and conductor. of Kcnpo karate at the Proper Stance Dallas, Pa. with his wife, Trudy, and Geisingcr Health System Victor J. directed productions such as "The New studio in Bellflower. Calif. two daughters. Marks Award for Sendee Excellence. Detectives" for the Discovery Channel, Robcn attained the highest patient-sat­ which aired in 1998, as well as "Legal Peril," starring Harry Hamlin, in 2003. Plymouth, N.C., April 17-20,1864: The Last Confederate Victory. Juanita gave a Carol Sabatini received her Doctor of presentation and held a book signing Philosophy degree in human develop­ 1970 William Nichols is employed at The isfaction scores in the three parts of during the weekend of the re-enact­ ment with an area of emphasis in Georgiana (Cray) Bart was featured in Vanguard Group, Malvern, Pa., where Geisingefs clinical enterprise. ment of the Battle of Plymouth. health promotion from Marywood an article on pastels in the June 2003 he tests software for compliance with University. Carol resides in Wyoming, issue of American Artist magazine. his clients' requirements. William 1977 safety program "Rudy: Safety Takes resides in Mont Clare, Pa. Katherine Anselmi was profiled in the Courage." The production stars Notre 1959 Pa. with her husband, Joseph. Charles A. Sorbet; Ph.D., is die interim Anita Caplan was honored by the president of the University of Texas at 1968 Arlington. Charles resides in Austin, Texas with his wife, Linda. 1961 resides in Kingston, Pa. In addition, John received numerous awards for his work on the motivational Syracuse University College of Human Dame football legend Rudy Reuttiger, whose dream of playing football for the United Hebrew Institute at its annual Mariea Noblitt is die vice president for Services and Health Professions Di: Dana Charles Clark has been Shofar dinner. Anita and her husband, enrollment management at Mercy magazine, Insights. named director of nursing at Luzerne Julius, have three children, Helene, College. Mariea resides in Tarrytown, NY. County Communit}' College. Carol Stacey, and Beth. Diana (Williams) Morgan M'83 recently Irish was depicted in a 1993 Columbia Tristar film. John chose Rudy to reveal Gene Heath is the interim director of how the tragic workplace death of 1974 the Southwest Florida Water District. Reuttige/s friend became the driving George R. Sliadic was named assistant Di: James B. Godlewski M77 was select­ Gene previously served as the Assistant force behind his accomplishments in his published an article, “Going Up the Daniel Klein M’00 was featured in an arti­ director of the Million Dollar Round ed as Kappan of the Year by the Executive Director. He resides in early years. John's work on the produc­ Chain of Command’ in thejunc 2003 cle in the Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine. Table at New York Life. Universit}' of Scranton Chapter of Phi Odessa, Fl. tion garnered a Certificate of Excellence issue of R.V, a professional nursing jour­ The article discussed Dan’s extensive nal. Diana reviews patient records and research into bird-glass collisions. William Tarban was awarded the WilliamJ. Lavage is the president and Award, an Intercom, and a Youth Distinguished Leadership Award from outstanding service and dedication to the ideals of research, service and lead­ chief executive officer for Service 1st International Film and Video Award. ership. Federal Credit Union. William was also He also received The Videographer appointed as Chairman of the Board of Award, Award of Excellence for "It's About offers expert opinion regarding standards 28 clAssnotes Award from CINDY, the Bronze Telly Delta Kappa. James was honored for of nursing care in medical malpractice Carl Sponcnberg teaches clarinet, the National Neurofibromatosis cases. She is an independent legal nurse saxophone, and flute for the Foundation (NNFF) for his more than consultant and resides in Wilkes-Barre. Cumberland Valley School of Music. 10 years of dedication to the organiza­ Deborah M. Wysocki M’78 was inducted Directors. He and his wife, Cindy, have Respect," a program on workplace behav­ tion. The Bill Tarban Fund was also into the Plains Sports Hall of Fame for her contributions to women’s athletics two sons, Aaron and Dan. ior; The Silver Telly Award for "Patient as an athlete and a coach. She resides in Wilkes-Barre. Rich Mahonski is a goldsmith and rights, and an Intercom for his work on a owner of two jewelry stores in South workplace safety production. Reverend Walter Placek was appointed 1969 established to suppon more research to the Providence of God, Lithuanian Di: Thomas F. Kelly was named into a treatment and cure for neurofi­ National Catholic Parish in North Professional of the Y'ear for District II of bromatosis. Safety: Light the Way," about patient 29 �ci ass notes The Price was Right for Frank Galicki cla Larry Vojtko celebrated his 20th anniver­ 1981 John Frappolli is the Assistant Bureau MERLOT award for his role in develop­ ing a virtual chemistry laboratory. Stephen Urbanski married Christine sary as a program manager at WV1A-FM. Karen Rogowicz was appointed mar­ He was also given the honor of conduct­ Chief of Logistics for the New Jersey David is a chemist at Carnegie Mellon of Haggerty & Urbanski. LLP. The keting manager of Meriele Commercial ing the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic during the orchestra’s May State Police. John resides in West University in Pittsburgh, Pa. couple resides in Kingston. Pa. Real Estate Sendees. Karen is responsi­ two children, Amanda and Andrew. Williamsport. Pa. and Slate College. Pa. ble for developing and implementing 2003 concerts. He resides in Wyoming, High school principals aren't accustomed marketing initiatives to promote die Pa. with his wife, Bemadine, and his to taking orders. Its their job to give them. services of the company's Development sons, Michael and Jonathan. But as Frank Galicki 73 sat among an and Brokerage divisions. Felia. Stephen is partner at the law firm Trenton, N.J, with his wife, Kristin, and 1984 Scott Williams is the president of G.L Reverend Mark Correll published Williams .Associates, Inc., in Cherry er in the Ballast Business L'nit at Lutron Psalms, The Journey Begins. ...a literary trip through history, prophecy with his wife, .Amy, and two children, Lindsey and Mallon-. Toni Codowshy is an operations manag­ Hill. N J. Scott resides in Voorhees. NJ., 1980 Electronics. Coopersburg, Pa. He and the emotions of man. Mark is the Nancy (Evans) Shearer is a private flute George P. Brady has been promoted to resides in Allentown, Pa, with his wife, senior pastor at a church of 5.000 testant on Ths Pries is Right" he quickly instructor at her home studio and her chief of the Project Design and Nancy, and three children Jessica, parishioners in Birmingham. Ala. 1986 responded to the coveted command, music shop in Boonton, N.J. She resides Development Division at the Amber and Jeffrey. He and his wife. Sheryl, reside in Randa Hudome was appointed Trussville, Ala. .Associate Deput}' Secretary of Energy assembly of325 people and heard, "'...come on down...you're the next con­ A principal at Dallas High School in in Morris Plains. NJ. Dallas, Pa., for nearly 20 years. Galicki was in San Diego, California, attending 1979 the annual meeting of the National Ron Cappellini received a special act Assocarion of Secondary Principals award for his support of the Operation when he and five others, including wife Enduring Freedom Command, Teresa 72, drove to Los Angeles for a taping of the popular game show. Bright Tobyhanna Army Depot. George previ­ ously served a mechanical engineer in Gregory Herbert is a financial officer the same division. for the Greater Baltimore Committee, a Daniel J. Glunk, M.D., was elected Energy, Spencer Abraham. Randa and not-for-profit agency that works to Chairman of the Pennsylvania Medical her husband, Mike, have a daughter. Alexandra. by the United States Secretary of George Kavulich is the vice president and office manager of the Eastern improve the business climate in the Society. Daniel practices medicine Greater Baltimore region. Gregor}’ within the Susquehanna Health System Control, Communications and Insurance Group with the Penn Millers resides in Edgewood, Md. and resides in Williamsport. Pa. Computers Program. Ron was a Group. George and his family reside in yellow t-shirts sporting the words “High supervisory engineer in the Archbald. Pa. Paul C. Kanner is a Human Relations 1985 International. Inc.. Reading. Pa.John School Principals Know the Right Price" Production Engineering Directorate Representative with the Pennsylvania Denise (Seiner) Bartoletti M’86 has resides in Schnecksville. Pa. attracted the attention of producers. and his efforts contributed to the suc­ Brian J. Munlcy, M.D., is a doctor for Human Relations Commission. Paul been promoted to chief credit officer at resides in Harrisbutg, Pa. Luzerne National Bank. Denise resides Galicki won a living room suite, car­ cess of the program and its initiatives. Carolina Cardiology Associates in He and his wife, Ann Marie, reside in Asheboro, N.C. Brian resides in spun the “Big Wheel" for a spot in the Old Forge, Pa. Asheboro with his wife, Ingrid, and his Richard Marshall was named rice pres­ children, Erin and Brian. ident and treasurer of Southern Union. c;J-expense-paid trip to Singapore. All Honorable Donald E. Horrox was totaled, Galicki won nearly 516,000, in appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to a Paul Rushcjslti was featured in an arti­ trips and merchandise. Four stellar years as a member of the Colonels football and baseball teams Galicki holds master's degrees in ele­ in Plains Township. Pa. Pinellas County judgeship. Donald cle in the Newtown Bee. Newtown, Commander William J. Murtagh retired from the United States Naval Reserves resides in Oldsmar, Fla., with his wife Conn. Paul and his wife, Ann, reside in after more than 20 years of service. and son. Newtown with their two daughters, earned Galicki induction into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame in 1999. Melissa and Renee. Carol Corbett Pawlush was named the Jolrn C. Long was promoted to rice president and treasurer of Arrow peting, and a wine rack, and successfully Showcase Showdown, where he won an EleanorJ. Madigan and her husband. Nicholas, announce the binh of their son. Morgan Guy. on January 10.2003. Mark Colatrella was featured in the Eleanor is a team leader at Robert Philadelphia Business Journal. Mark is Packer Hospital. Sayre, Pa. The family die director of RSM McGladrey, resides in Towanda. Pa. ’85, reside in Philadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia. He and his wife, Sandra 1987 Dr. Joseph S. Brisldc was elected direc­ 1983 Suzanne M. Fletcher had been named tor of the EKG and Stress Laboratory at Dec (DonnettcJ Czayhowshi has director of Parente Randolphs Pension Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. Benefit Plan Specialty Group. Suzanne college relations recruitment officer for Cynthia (Yagloski) Spak married mentary and secondary school adminis­ the Yale New Haven Health System, JosephJanosov. The couple works at accepted the position of Director of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease tration from the University of Scranton New Haven, Conn. Carol resides in Techneglas in Pittston, Pa. and resides responsible for new product develop­ and is currently completing his Ph.D. in Cheshire, Conn. in Harding, Pa. ment for Pfizer, Inc, in New York City. Educations' Leadership at Lehigh 30 .-notes resides in Hanover Township, Pa. Down Marie (Ptodwick) Chalk is a cus­ tomer service representative for the VS Stephen Gambalc is the head of busi­ Postil Service in Wilkes-Bane. Dawn ness development for the New Jersey Marie resides in Mountaintop. Fa. with her husband. Joseph, and two sons. University. He has been a teacher and Sue Tomasdk received her doctoral Janice (Burcak) Verini is the director of Andrew Mehalshick is now the week­ operations of March USA. administrator for nearly 30 years. He and degree in human development with a the Greater Danbury Mental Health Teresa, a teacher at Pleasant Valley High specialization in instructional leadership Authority in Danbury, Conn. Janice night anchor on WBRE-TV 28. Andy and his wife, Mary, reside in Hazleton, Pa. Joseph J. Sun illa was promoted to vice School, have three daughters: from Marywood University. Sue resides resides in Souihbury, Conn., with her with their daughter, Jacqueline. president of sales and marketing at Leslie (Sinhicwicg) Hanruth and hus­ Doramarie, Tess and Lena. in Courtdale with her husband, Robert, husband, Phil, and her two children, Penn Millers Insurance Company. band David announce the birth of their and their children, Bethany and llj. Lauren and Michael. Joseph resides in Mountaintop, Pa. daughter. Bryn Stafford Hannah, on Dnvid iliron was presented the 2003 Corey and Cameron. 31 �class notes class notes March 15,2003. Leslie is a product spe­ Sandra (Adams) Racgler and her hus­ cialist for Craft-Bilt Manufacturing. band. Paul, announce the birth of twin The family resides in Royersford, Pa. hoi’s, Pearce and Robert The boys Janell (Testa) Yzcik opened an independ­ relations agency, in Canoga Park, Calif. were bom on December 27,2002. The ent optometry practice in Wayman, Pa. She resides with her husband. John, and Lee resides in Canoga Park with his Jerry Bunts is the assistant high school wife, LeeAnn. principal at the Valley View High School. Ronald Mosiello.Jr., D.O., was granted Jennifer Lynn Bond married Robert Di: Jennifers. Stueben married Richard H. Gannon. Jennifer is an Frederick Klein married Samantha family resides in Pottstown, Pa. Lizama. Frederick is employed as an husband, James. Abingdon, Md. Relations, a public relations and media Di: Scott Steelman married Lori Berk. Scott is a senior scientist with GMP 1994 her two sons, Jeremy andjoshua. Genetics in Waltham, Mass. The cou­ ple resides in Winchester, Mass. agent under Homeland Security. 1990 Stic (Auch-Scwclk) Boyer is a therapeutic 1991 Certification in Neuromusculoskeletai Grevera. Jennifer is a substitute elemen­ optometrist for the Indian Health Christine Patterson M’90 presented staff supporter for the Children’s Deborah P Dourand married Paul Medicine and Osteopathic tary teacher in the Hanover Area and “The Black Experience in the Behavioral Health Sciences Center in Casterlin, Deborah is employed by the Manipulative Medicine. Ronald is a Service in Bethel. Alaska, and holds the rank of lieutenant commander in Wyoming Valley" at the Penn State/ Kingston, Pa. Sue resides in Sugarloaf, Court Advocate Program located in full-time family physician on staff at Wyoming Valley West school districts. The couple resides in Hanover Wilkes-Barre Campus. Christine with her husband, Don, and son. Steven. Catholic Social Sendees, Wilkes-Barre. the University of New England Health Township, Pa. They reside in Harveys Lake, Pa. Care in Kennebunk, Maine. Daniel R. Queen was promoted to is the director of the Office of Multicultural Sendees at Indiana Brian E. Farbanish and wife Cheryl University-Purdue University announce the birth of their daughter, Ronald M. Sebastianclli is the vice the Uniformed Services Division of the Public Health Service. Di: Becky Fox has earned her fellow’- David Whitman published his fourth ship designation from the Academy of book, Appalachian Galapagos, a contro­ Olivia Grace, on June 4,2003. They president of commercial lending for the rank of major in the United States General Dentistry. She practices gener­ versial book that explores Southern reside in Rockaway Township, N.J. Honesdale National Bank. Ronald and Air Force. His present duties are at al dentistry at Elizabethtown Dental Dr. Mary Piergallini opened her own with their two daughters, Amanda his wife, Maty’, have two children, Peterson Air Force Base in Colo, where Associates in Pa. themes and characters. David resides in Wilkes-Barre. family medical practice in Lock Haven, and Lauren. Ryan and Kira. he resides with his wife. Laura, and two her husband, Tom, and four children James Gorman is senior vice president Patricia Skozelas is the Director of Tucker, Jacob, Rebecca and Jessica. and regional lending manager for Development with Stop Hunger Now, Pennstar Bank in Luzerne County. an international hunger relief agency James resides in Pittston, Pa. based in Raleigh, N.C. Terrie and her husband, Ralph, reside in and his wife, Jill, reside in Sunbury, Pa. Fort Wayne, Ind. Pa. Mary resides in Lock Haven with 1988 Joshua R. Gray was named 2003’s 1995 Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Michelle Dishin was named alumni Tenic Schoonover is employed by Farley Young. Josh is the owmer of the online Accounting Services. Towanda, Pa. direct marketing firm Wcbclients.net. He events manager at Wilkes. Michelle is responsible for oiganizing children, Alexandra and Lauriel. Michael V DeVincentis owns Tony D. Wysox. Pa., with their two children. Electric, Inc. in Newark, N.J. Michael Jeffrey Minnich is the owner of MPI Shawn R. Zanicky received the Stainless, a stainless steel bar distribu­ Master of Divinity from Princeton Aubin Scvnii is the Warehouse Pa. Office of Wolf Block Government wife, Elena, and has two daughters, tor, in Bethlehem, Pa. Jeffrey and his Theological Seminar)’. The Master of wife, Jennifer, reside in Bethlehem with Divinity is a three-year graduate Operations Team Leader for Volkswagen of America in Cranberry, Relations LE a subsidiary of Wolf, Elisa and Michele. their children, Olivia and Owen. degree that is the basic professional Keystone Points of Knowledge in degree for ministr)'. Gail Humphrey joined the Flarrisburg, N.J. He resides in Old Bridge, N.J., with his children, Aubin, Jr., and Carissa. StqthenJ. Morris is the advertising Homecoming Weekend and other alumni activities. Michelle resides in resides in Pequannock, N.J. with his Gerry Pemot is the owner of the new Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP. Scranton, Pa., with her son, Shayne. Charles Dress joined Long and Foster Realtors as a sales associate. Charles is a licensed Pennsylvania real estate Susanne M. (Stchur) Jones and her hus­ agent and resides in Langhome, Pa. band, Stephen, announce the birth of Dallas. Pa., which is a network of learn­ director at the Pittston Dispatch. Stephen KimberlyJ. Zoka married Richard W. 1993 their daughter. Rebekah Claire, on April Jean (Gaudioso) and Christopher ing centers dedicated to protiding con­ will now coordinate advertising efforts Ward, Jr., and is an associate scientist at Di: Stacey L. Fitch completed her clini­ 8.2003. They reside in Saranac Lake, N.Y. Hemmer '97 announce the birth of their venient and affordable remedial and between the Pittston Dispatch, the Times Pfizer, Inc. They reside in Griswold, cal rheumatology fellowship at Thomas enrichment educational tutoring servic­ Leader and two sister newspapers. He Conn. Jefferson University, Philadelphia. Christopher M. Scarba M'98 is a test es. Gerry resides in Duryea, Pa. with his and his wife, Colleen, reside in Plains, engineer at Agere Systems, Inc., in J. Corey (Chick) Jackoby is a commer­ wife, Patty, and their three children. Pa., with their daughter, Danielle. 1992 Victoria (Davis) Flynn and husband, Allentown, Pa. Christopher resides in cial writer and producer with Newell Shawn Guzzo M'SH is the director of Daniel M’02, celebrated their son, Tresckow, Pa. Ledbetter Advertising in Colorado human resources for the mid-Atlantic Daniel Harrison’s, first birthday on tor of the Lehigh County Conference Janice Saldukas-Parsons earned her doctoral degree in education leader­ region of Coldwell Banker Residential March 12,2003. of Churches. ship from Wilmington College, New Brokerage. 1989 Castle, Dela. Janice is the supervisor of federal programs at the Lake Forest Carleen (Szymanski) Phillips and hus­ band, Michael, announce the birth of of the Sciences College of Pharmacy. Jcny P. Matteo and wife Miho Philadelphia. She is employed by the Captain Devin Licklider is a helicopter Andrew Morrell resides in Alexandria, School District in Felton, Dela. She announce the birth of their daughter, their first child, Bryce Michael Phillips, Hospital of the University of pilot for the United States Marine Va., with his wife, Michelle. resides in Magnolia, Dela., with her Miko. They reside in Brooklyn, N.Y. on February’ 23,2003. They reside in Pennsylvania Pharmacy. Corps. Detin has served in Kuw ait and Matthew Wasel is the linkage coordina­ 32 Lee Morrell owns John Q. Public son, Thomas Francis, on March 23.2003. Springs, Colo. She resides in Woodland Coryn A. Stapinski earned a Doctor of Park, Colo, with her husband. Henry, Pharmacy degree from the University and two sons. Joshua and Andrew. 33 �cLASsnotes Iraq. He and his wifejade, reside at the New River Marine Air Station, New River, N.C. with their two children, Keeh’ and Ireland. dAssnotes Mary Kusiak qualified and competed in the National Physique Committee AsifIlyas wrote and recently published Steven David Glasson married Jennifer Tingley, Phann.D. James Is an adminis­ General Hospital, Lancaster, Pa. They The College Applicant's Guide to Medical Gustave. Steven is a science teacher reside in York, Pa. USA Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships at the University of School Early Admission Programs. Asif and assistant wrestling coach in the trative case manager at the Childrens Service Center. Wilkes-Barre, and a resides in Philadelphia, Pa. Delaware Valley School District. The part-time admissions representative at Andrea M. Dobrowolski is employed at couple resides in Pringle. Pa. Luzerne County Community College. the Community Counseling Center in Jennifer is a registered pharmacist at Wilkes-Barre as a therapeutic stall support. Nevada, Las Vegas. David Moon earned his masters of Heather Lynn (Howell) Johnson and her Manty Mead was appointed executive director of the Tyler Health husband, John, announce the birth of Robert E. Hansen M'02 published his Wegmans Food Markets. They reside ufacturing management from their son, Ray. on July l. 2003. They first short novel. Agony of the Feet, an in Mountaintop, Pa. Cambridge University, England. Foundation, which supports the work reside in Port Riche), Fla. along with action comedy about seven irresponsi­ of Tyler Memorial Hospital, their son, John. ble students. Robert is an author with Tara Wilson is employed as a clinical utive of institutional sales for RBC Dain Universe Publishing and resides in San research associate in Raleigh, N.C. Rauscher in West Patterson, N.J. Sean resides in Sussex, N.J. business administration degree in man­ James Nesgoda married Lorianne Jean Tunkhannock, Pa. Shields. James is a financial sendees asso­ Dr. Amy Neal opened her own private ciate at Prudential Financial, Moosic, Pa. EricJ. Morincllo, Ph.D., married Erin vision care practice in Lake They reside in Nanticoke, Pa. Ulman. Eric is employed by the Wallcnpaupack, Pa. Southern Research Institute in Ralph Pionlkowski and his wife, Danielle, celebrated the first birthday of 1999 Brian Kaschak teaches World Kelly (Casterlinc) Kester is an engineer Dan Gilroy is a teacher at St. Michaels Civilization, International History, and at Hull & Associates in Solon, Ohio. School for Boys. He resides in Scranton, Pa. Charles L. Riddle is an intellectual other history electives at Wyoming Kelly resides in Lakewood. Ohio, with property attorney for the Harding, Seminar}; Kingston, Pa. Brian also assists her husband, Matthew, and daughter Earley, Follmer & Frailey Law Firm in in coaching wrestling and baseball. Zuzu Rose. Dr. Robert J. Notari opened his own pri­ Valley Forge, Pa. Charles will also be vate dental practice in Old Forge, Pa. teaching skiing at Spring Mountain. He Michael Kaschak received his Ph.D. in Quinn Kirk graduated from Drexel chief administrative officer of the resides in Pottstown, Pa. psycholog}’ from die University of University's College of Medicine. He Geisinger Medical Center. Danville, Pa. Wisconsin. Michael is an assistant pro­ will train in family practice at the Susan was recently featured in an edi­ tion of HealthLeaders magazine. Ron Stabinsky presented a recital of Brent A. Shaq? received the outstand­ efited Habitat for Humanity. ing graduate award in nursing from Leah (Yurcho) Sabatini M’99 is fessor of psycholog}’ at Florida State Williamsport Hospital and Medical the University of Scranton. Brent grad­ employed by Blue Cross in Wilkes- University. He resides in Tallahassee, Center, Williamsport, Pa. 1996 uated with a Master of Science degree Barre. Leah and her husband. Bruce, Fla., with his wife, Maureen. Di: James Anoia is the chief resident in nursing. reside in Mountaintop, Pa. Matthew C.Jagusak is employed by All Greg Severs has received the John D. Slate New Jersey where he sells all lines Amy S. Luyster is the research and Kearney Memorial Scholarship for aca­ of All Stale insurance. He resides in Port Murray, N.J. cine at MCP Hahnemann Hospital in Ali Qureshi is a branch manager for Lon Snook, Jr. received a masters marketing director of The Scranton demic excellence from the Philadelphia Philadelphia. web systems with tire U.S. House of degree in accounting and taxation from Plan of the Greater Scranton Chamber College of Osteopathic Medicine. Greg Representatives. Ali resides in Florida Gulf Coast University. Fort of Commerce. Amy resides in Moscow, is a founh-year medical student. Karen Bednarczyk married Scott Fairfax, Va. Myers, Fla. Lon resides in Fort Myers, Pa. with her husband, Jim. Cowan on June 29,2002. They reside in Lakeland, Fla. Fla. with his wife, Kristina. 1997 JanuaryJohnson co-owns and operates SilverShark Productions video company Chris Shannon is a buyer for Warren and is the video coordinator for the Dr. Joseph Petrillo married Dr. Lyn Lumber and Millwork in Phillipsburg, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers’ football N.J. Chris resides in Nazareth, Pa., with team. January also is employed by the his wife, Kristy. media relations department for the Michele Benolkcn married Matthew 1998 StanleyJ. Gorski, D.O., is a family prac­ R. Carson. They reside in North Robert Banko is a flight nurse with Marie Picski. Joseph is an assistant pro­ fessor at Franklin and Marshall College. tice specialist with practices in Tower Wales, Pa. Mercy Air in Rialto, Calif. Robert They reside in Clarks Summit, Pa. City and Pine Grove, Pa. Stanley and Susan Hallick is the chief nursing offi­ cer at Geisinger Health System and music for violin and piano, which ben­ for the department of internal medi­ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' hockey Steven D. Touije was elected General team. She is also a member of the local Jim Reil is the Engineering Manager at Manager of The North-Eastern Armadillos adult league ice hockey team. H&K Dallas, Inc., Dallas, Texas. Pennsylvania Telephone Company. resides in San Diego, Calif. his wife. Heidi, reside in Pottsville, Pa. Glcndon E. Cook received a Doctorate of Medicine from Drexel Karen Barnousky married Michael Thomas C. Horvat married Lisa Deramo. University’s College of Medicine. Bartnikowski. Karen is employed by Thomas is employed at Pfizer, Inc. Glendon and his wife, Erin, reside in Phillip G. Ball Co. in Clarks Summit, Catherine Stine and Keith Bubblo ’99 2000 Edward T. Bcdnarz, III is a mechanical Wilkes-Barre. Pa. They reside in Lake Winola, Pa. celebrated the first birthday of their Scott Bolesta, Phann.D. married Kelly engineer at the U.S. Army's Aberdeen son, Colton William, on July 11,2003. They reside in Westbrook, Maine. West, Pharm. D. Scott is a clinical Test Center. Ed resides in Havre de pharmacist at Union Memorial Grace, Md. with his wife, Jennifer. John Eric Koslosky received two awards 34 Diego. Calif. Birmingham, Ala. The couple resides in McCalla, Ala. their son on July 23,2003. They reside in Nanticoke, Pa. Scan “Tank” Geddis is an account exec­ in the Pennsylvania Journalism Danielle Dorzinsky is the founder and Francis Giovinazzo resides in Wilkes- Competition. John is a reporter for the director of The Conservatory of Dance Barre with his wife, Patricia, and his Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg, Pa. in Mountaintop, Pa. son, Anthony. 2001 Hospital, Baltimore, Md. and Kelly is a James R. Domzalski marriedJennifer clinical pharmacist at Lancaster Joshua Bradley and his wife celebrated 35 �ciAssnotes ci ssnotes the first birthday of their daughter. lie safety* department at Villanova Melinda Rushkowski teaches 3rd for Leadership Development. She Jenna LeeAnne, on March 18.2003. University. The couple resides in grade at Our Lady of Lourdes Scot K. Murphy has been named a cer­ tified internal auditor by the Institute Area High School. She currently teach­ previously served as director of Rockledge. Fa. Elementary in Bethesda, Md. Melinda Luzerne County Community of Internal Auditors. Scot resides in Elementary. Nanticoke, Pa. with his family. resides in Columbia, Md., and will Colleges Corporate Learning Center moted to senior pharmacist at Lisa Marie Finnerty married Bry an return to Wilkes for her graduate in Wilkes-Barre. AdvancePCS. Smith. Lisa is a TSS at Milestones studies next year. Lisa Donaldson is a client-care special­ The couple reside in Pittston, Pa. ist at ATX Communications. Lisa resides in Philadelphia. Pa. Aaron W. Kuzmich is a manufacturing technician at Aventis Pasteur in Srnccv Bolin. Pharm. D.. has been pro­ 2003 1986 Bob Kuhl lias been named managing Maty Ann Keirans has retired from her director of direct marketing for Harte- Coney Fleishcr is the co-owner of job as administrator for the Visiting Hanks. Bob resides in Wilkes-Barre. Extreme PC, a computer gaming room Nurse Association after 33 years of where customers can play online games. service. Community Healthcare. Wyoming. Pa. Michael Miller is employed by First Swiftwaier, Pa. Aaron resides in Horizon Home Loans in Kingston. Tobyhanna, Pa. Pa., where he will handle mortgage financing. Nicole Mclito participated on 1990 es second grade at Highland Park John Ford is a senior ’.’ice-president and chief lending officer for the Columbia County Farmers National Bank. LaningJ. Han cy received the Frances and Louis Maslow Upper School 1991 Award for excellence in teaching Terrence J. Malloy is the director of at Wyoming Seminary where he leaches math. Dale Heller is employed as a Press John M. Phillips received his Master commercial services at The Legacy Assistant at Sam Rudy Media Relations, of Science degree in financial services Bank. Hazleton, Pa. Terry and his from the Richard D. Irwin Graduate wife, Francine, have two children, 1999 School of The American College, Tara and Terry. Valeric Rudawski married Thomas Mayemik. The couple resides in Freeland. Pa. New York, N.Y. valuable conservation projects at Carol Ann Pope graduated magna cum Limahuli Botanical Gardens on John E. Thomas, Jr. is an associate soft­ Bryn Mawr. John is die owner of laude from Keystone College with a Kauai nonh coast in Hawaii. She ware engineer at NDC Health in Gilbert, John M. Phillips Financial Sendees, 1994 degree in Elementary Education. Carol is spent two weeks this summer filing Ariz. John resides in Phoenix, Ariz. Berwick, Pa. Tammy Olver was named Teacher of a special education teacher assistant with and working on the garden grounds the Year by the VFW Post 531 for her as pan of Global Volunteers, a non­ 1987 2000 the Northeastern Educational ability to commemorate Veterans’ Day Kathleen Novatnak and husband. Daniel R. Nuhon was elected chairman of the board of the subsidiary’ of the with her students. Tammy teaches sec­ Scott, announce the birth of their sen ond grade at Lakeside Elementary on March 4,2003. They reside in Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of School, Honesdale, Pa. Drums, Pa. Intermediate Unit =19. She resides in profit. nonsectarian organization Carbondale, Pa. with her husband. Billy' that offers shon-term senice projects Master's Milestones and three sons Mitchell, Billy and Shane. in 19 countries. Nicole resides in 1973 Nescopek, Pa. Thomas A. Killino was named principal Jqycc Sorrentino married Jason Waterbury. They7 reside in Milford, Conn. Ronald M. Traegcr married Nicole of Wyoming Area Catholic Schools in the chief executive officer of Landmark Patricia Staskicl is a counselor and 2001 Exeter, Pa. Thomas resides in Taylor, Community' Bank, Pittston, Pa. He grant coordinator in the department of Christina Short is the new assistant infantry training at Fort Benning, Pa. with his wife, Joan, and their three resides in Wyoming, Pa. Student Support Senaces al die Penn principal at the Penns Valley Area Columbus, Ga. children. Slate Wilkes-Barre campus. High School. Christina resides in Joshua Mendoza graduated from basic DeNero. Ronald is a pharmacist with CV5 Pharmacy. Scranton, Pa. Thev Jen Fela was a first-year coach for Bishop 1974 reside in Taylor, Pa. Ireton’s Crew Team, Alexandria, Va. Mary Waldorf was named the Assistant Business and Industry: Daniel is also 1988 BernardJ. Healey was appointed chair­ Timothy Atkinson was named director person of King's Colleges department of Bloomsburg, Pa. of the new Geisinger Oral Surgery Jill Henry is the new head field hockey' economics, healdt care administration Director of Admissions at Wilkes. She coach for the defending PIAA Class AAA and international business in the Wiliam Scott Moll is a marketing research resides in Wilkes-Barre. champions, Central Bucks East. Jill is G. McGowan School of Business. supervisor for Victaulic, Easton, Pa. currently employed at Doyle 2002 Elementary' School. Kathleen Anne Ankcnbrand married Lewistown, Pa. 1997 Regis Cabonor is the chief executive officer of Bloomsburg Hospital, n Memor Department of Geisinger Wyoming 1935 Valley7 Medical Center. Allien Rohlfs. of Lenox. Mass., was a manager of high voltage technology for Janies Landon will participate in the GE in Pittsfield. He was elected a fellow Chad Tuttle was named director of Leadership Hazleton program. James is of IEEE, received the Cordiner Award, Janet Bechtel served as the official dele­ business development for the Process the director of planning and business and was the United States technical 1980 David Kuharchik. Kathleen w'orks Charles B. Potter married Bridget gate of Temple University in the recent Products Division at ITT Industries and development at the Greater Hazleton adviser to IEC TC 42. Albert also with autistic children at Childrens Lenahan. Charles is a math teacher in inauguration of the new president at Goulds Pumps. attained the rank of Eagle Scout with Behavioral Health Services. The cou­ Health Alliance. the Pocono Mountain School District. Hollins University. ple resides in Pringle, Pa. The couple resides in Forty-Fort, Pa. 1989 1998 the Boy Scouts of America. 1985 Bnice D. Eden is the vice president Amber Elsesser was appointed adjunct John P. Bemeslty married Margaret Patricia Ritchie is an internal auditor Sandra Nicholas has been chosen to professor at Millersville University to 1942 Alfred Eisniprcis, of New York City, Romano. John is employed by the pub- with GUARD Insurance Group. participate in the National Institute at The Trust Company' of Lehigh Valley, Pa. teach summer classes in the Lewistown died March 27,2003. Alfred was a vice 36 37 �memoriam memoriam Braveman Opera and Music Library Dedicated president for marketing with the Allied Stores Corporation and was later appointed to head New York City’s Economic Development Administration. He is survived by his companion, Joan, and his son, Steven. Muriel Braveman lived to share her knowledge of opera with others. So it's fit­ 1948 ting that Wilkes University studems and Ernest E Johnson, of Roanoke, Va., died May 31,2003. Emest served in the United States Navy Air Corps in World War II and worked in the sale and pro­ motion of industrial papers and plas­ tics. He is survived by his children, Emest, Mark, Carroll, and Tracey. faculty can continue to share her passion for the art form following her death. Braveman, a Kingston, Pa. resident and opera instructor in the Wilkes Center for Continued Learning, was struck and killed by a taxi cab in New York City on January 31, 2001. When the tragedy occurred, she was on her way to meet daughter Nancy and was looking forward to an evening performance of Bizet's Carmen at the Metropolitan Opera, where she w'as a season ticket holder. This July, The Muriel Braveman Opera and Music Library at Wilkes University was dedicated in her memory. 1949 Julius Likowski, of Greenbelt, Md., was employed by the United States Postal Sendee in Washington, D.C. Julius was also an Air Force veteran of World War It. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his son, Alexander, and his daughter, Elizabeth. It contains her extensive collection of books, videos, albums, CDs, and tapes of opera performances, with particular Donald G. Vcmall, Ph.D., M’50, of Dublin, OH, died May 24,2003. focus on the works of Verdi, Wagner and Puccini. In addition, contributions from 1950 Braveman's friends and family provided Rudolph Boitei, of South Bend, Ind., taught environmental chemistry at the University of Notre Dame since 1955. listening stations and a viewing center so visitors can immerse themselves in the daughters, Nancy and Robbie, spoke at the dedication ceremony. "It was music from morning to night with Mom," said Robbie. "If it wasn't coming from a speak­ 1952 Francis J. McNelis, of Norristown, Pa., was an accountant for Cigna Corporation. Francis is survived by his wife, Helen. He died December 21.2002. er, it was coming from her all the time." The Muriel Braveman Opera and Music Library is open to the University communi­ ty and general public 20 hours a week, and other times by appointment. For informa­ tion, call 1-800-WILKES-U, ext 4420. 38 Albert P Nicholas, of Forty Fort, Pa., was founder of Nicholas Associates. Albert also served as a combat Marine during lite Korean conflict and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Sendee Medal. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, two sons, and a daughter. 1959 Michael Wilgus, of Exeter and Bear Creek, Pa., was employed by the United States Postal Service. Michael was a sergeant with the Green Berets in the United States Army and served in Korea. He was a life member of DAV, VFW, the American Legion, and the Sierra Club. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and daughter, Paula. He died January 24,2003. 1961 work she spent a lifetime collecting. Braveman's husband, Aaron, and 1955 Beatrice L. Dean, of Akron, Ohio, was an instructor at die Wilkes-Barre General Hospital School of Nursing and was a public health nurse for the city of Akron, Green Cross Hospital and the Little Forest Nursing Home. Beatrice is survived by her husband, James, her son, William, and daughter, Diana. 1954 Barbara E. Burk, of Plymouth, Pa., died January- 20,2003. Barbara was a teacher in Montclair, N.J., and in the Wyoming Valley West School District. She is survived by her husband, George, two sons, and two daughters. Ouie Mac Chwalek, of Forty Fort, Pa., died August 8,2003. Ottie taught at Bear Creek Elementary School and served as guidance counselor at Wyoming Area High School. She also designed the cere­ monial Mace and Chain of Office for Wilkes University. She Ls survived by her daughter-in-law, Joyce, granddaugh­ ters, Jodi and Jancll, and four sisters. 1962 Donald V. Idler, of ( edar Grove, N.J., died November 12,2002. Donald was a securities analyst and director of research for Kemper Securities of Chicago. After retiring, he was a substi­ tute teacher for a variety of school dis­ tricts. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, four daughters, and two sons. Conn., died November 25,2002. Judith worked at various local florists for several years. She is survived by her son. Kevin, and her daughter, Laura. 1964 Barbara M. Klarsch, of Tacoma, Wash., died February 22,2003. Barbaras career was spent as a nurse, tutor, counselor and teacher. She also volunteered her time with Planned Parenthood, the Childrens Museum of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Eagles Mere Athletic Association and the Junior League. She is survived by her husband. Robert, and a daughter. Merritt. 1979 Di: Howard J. Williams, of Pittston. Pa., died September 14,2003. Howard was a professor at Wilkes Univeristy until 1998, and co-owner of Wy oming Valley’ Beverage Company, West Pittston, Pa. He is survived by his wife. Rose Ann Cordora 75, and daughter. Gemma. 1968 Robert W Dew, of Salem, N.H., died June 30.2003. Robert was an account­ ant in Columbus, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, daughter, Tracey, and three grandchildren. 1970 Sandra Timka, of Nashville, Tenn., was employed by Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and served as vice president of Health Spring, Nashville. Sandra was past president of the Plains Womens Club and the Federated Womens Club of Luzerne County. She is survived by her husband, Ronald, son. Ronald, and daughter, Dina. She diedjanuary 11.2003. Richard Dorf, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., died December 25,2002. He was a member of Temple Israel, the Jewish Community Center, and the Jewish National Fund. 1975 Judith Ann Bussolini, of Barkhainsted, 1 J 1990 David J. Legg, of Mountaintop, Pa., died August 24.2003. He was employed by CertainTeed, Mountaintop, and was a substitute teacher at the Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit. David also earned a third-degree black belt from the Scranton Tang Soo Do Academy and was an accomplished kick boxer. Karyn Keegan Lockhead '91 will be 2001 October, Karen's friends and family Lisa (Muntin) Tomillo died on Apnl 1. 2003. Lisa was a teacher at the Pleasant Valley School District. She is survived by her husband, Ron. members planted a tree in her memory remembered for her vibrant personality and the way she loved her friends as she loved her family. Karyn died June 22, after a battle with cancer. She was 34. Surviving are her husband, Sean Lockhead OE '90, and their children, Alyxandra, 7, and Sean Andrew, 3. At Homecoming Weekend in on the Conyngham lawn. Attending, in addition to her husband and children, were Jason Griggs '90, Matt Hanlon ‘91. and Heather Tahan Keegan '00. 2003 1974 Karyn Keegan Lockhead '91 Memorialized by Friends and Family Donald S. Anthony, of Dallas, Pa., died August 17,2003. Donald served with the Navy Medical Corps during World War 11. He was a biochemist and owner/dircctor of the West Side Clinical Laboratories. He is survived by his wife, Gabriele, his son, Donald, and daughters, Donna, Deborah. Dorothea, and Diane. To make a gift toward the tree, in honor of Karyn, please contact the Development Office at 800-WILKES-U (945-5378), extension 4308. 39 �rnemoriam Norma "Sangy" Sangiuiiano Tyburski Remembered Dr. Herbert N. Garber, of Wilkes-Ban e, died September 11,2003. Herb graduated from New York University and received Frank}. Bniedni Sr., of West Pittston. his doctoral degree from Columbia Pa., was founder and president of University in music education. After Lehigh Construction Sales Company, returning from service in World War II, Inc. Frank is sunived by his wife, he began studying violin and conduct­ Joanne, son. Frank Jr., and daughter. ing. In 1965, Herb joined the music facul­ Lisa. He died January 14.2003. ty at Wilkes University where he served as string and conducting teacher and BY DR. ANTHONY L. LIUZZO f OU'RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR with that feeling—you're sitting in die chair at the den- ■ list's office when he or she ctcutive, c "You're going to b< / <; _> The statement performance »> /tes.; acl .. smiles and says, "This next procedure discussions relating to;. -,xg.A objectives’ means "V/e'w Colonel WlUiam Henry Corbett, of was awarded Professor Emeritus status may cause you some slight Cleveland. Ohio, died July 30.2003. Bill upon his retirement. He was a member discomfort." You are able to compre­ trail so that we won't be sued graduated from West Point and earned of the American Federation of Musicians hend precisely the meaning of dtat you in six months ' Masters degrees from George Union and listed in the International statement. You gnt your teeth and get Washington and Catholic Universities. Who's Who in Music. He is sunived by ready to howl tilth pain. The statement “As a re...: :j . sz :zttenol restructuring, your reporting During his more than 25 years of mili­ his wife. Jeannette, daughters, Sharon tary service. Bill received 15 awards and and Laura, and two granddaughters. similar. Frequently. communications he served for the United States Civil Aloysios M. Kosloski, Sr., of Whiling, preted so as to comprehend the real compensadcn adjustments w-~ be -zd. medals. After retiring from the military, In business settings, the scenario is made to employees need to be inter­ ship will be modified" means A: re demoted." The statement “AC deristens re : Senice Commission for ten years. He NJ., died July 6,2003. A heavy equipment meaning of the statements. The follow­ a thonmgh market ana?. tis is ■— ~ ~ was a member of the national college mechanic for 33 years and a United ing protides a handy reference guide means "You 're not getting a rise. ’ her ~'c:ris’ ceCed her, e’ed on September fraternity, Sigma Chi, Association of the Slates Navy veteran of World War II, Al for interpreting statements made by 22.2003, at the age cf 95. U.S. Army, and the Retired Officers’ is survived by his wife, Mar}’, two sons, management persons. Association in Washington, D.C. He is two, stepsons and a stepdaughter. A Wilkes University icon, “Sangy," as Sangy was the Dean of Women and taught speech, drama and women's survived by two daughters, one son, physical education st Wilkes for a num­ and four grandchildren. ber of years. She was awarded an hon­ orary degree by Wilkes University in Helen C. Cunningham, of Kingston, The statement “Our organtation's paradigm is one of total quality manage­ Katyn H. MacLean, of Kingston, Pa., The statement "Before ' ~ _ firm commitment, we need to additional tnformadon" means " The statement “Our ccmpcv. decs ment and continuous improvement” means discriminate cm the bass of raze. :::■ died July 2,2003. She was affiliated with "We have no idea where we want to be nor the Visiting Nurses Association Home gion, sex, age, disability er plate ; how we want to get there.” origin” means “Yet. had bee.- netee _ 1995. Sangy was loved by her students, Pa., died December 24,2002. Helen was Health Services for 25 years and was the who still meet yearly at the University to a teacher at the Chester Street School, head of the homemakers division. She in the process of right-sizing" means reminisce about the pride and independ­ Kingston. is sunived by her husband, William, your promotion to supervise’" racons “You'refired." “Sinceyou are na longer e. three daughters and six grandchildren. ence she instilled in them as educated women. Anna Daley, of West Pittston, Pa., died Surviving are her husband of 57 January 5,2003. Anna was employed by Bert A. Miller HI, of Tunkhannock, Pa., the Leslie Fay Corp. She served as past died December 23,2002. Bert was a sen­ Thea Reed. president of the Blessed Virgin Sodality, ior account executive for WARM Radio. Sangiuiiano Scholarship Fund at Wilkes the League of Mary; and Confraternity He was also a Navy veteran. He is sur­ of Christian Doctrine. vived by his wife, M. Marlowe, his sons, University, please contact the develop­ ment office at 800-W1LKES-U (945-5378), extension 4308. The statement “Our organization is The statement "Our new corporate parent will soon be providing us with years, Lee; son,Thomas; and daughter, To make a gift towards the Thomas P. 40 The official guide for decrxJ employer-speak James and Brett, and daughter, Joann. James E Fennell, of Kingston, Pa., died December 31,2002. James was a health Jan R. Zapora, of Somerset, Ky, died and physical education teacher al January' 18,2003. Jan was a computer Kingston, Wyoming Valley West, and programmer for the former North Bishop Hoban High Schools. He is sur­ American Electric Council in Princeton, vived by his wife, Patricia, three sons, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Alicia, his and three daughters. son, Scott, and daughter, Faith Ann. I* I The statement 'Cengnnuki.'ns — union, we do net need to ce-pcnsi:; •. . /or the n<miqgs and weehcn.is '..-„ .■ ■: ' Get married > Have a baby Get a promotion Vyin an award? Earn a degree Open a business Retire H you lew SB sax* Wlx» .•*. "-X> ■' lx * vx .v\ stxxi h' ci Assnotes Alumni FWkwQBnr' Wilkm Univwifc. FO IteA w Wilkes Batin Wk W �OCTOBER 8-10, 2004. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Check out www.wilkes.edu/alumni/homecoming for more photos from last year's Homecoming Weekend. A WILKES UNIVERSITY !r Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 WILKES UNIVERSITY � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/eb9dac11226679d0515bad74cd6166f9.pdf 1ee7f402073eb2e7fe848f8ad6bd1292 PDF Text Text �wiLKEsuswerse i VOLUME ELEVEN, ISSUE THREE Voting for change BY DR. TIIV1 GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Features VP for Development Manin Williams . Spotlight: ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF I I-------<1 ECENTLY, WE POLLED YOU ABOUT YOUR ALUMNI EXPERIENCES TO DETERMINE l—ZZ how you view your relationship with your alma mater. A statistically si Pl ■ > J nificant percentage of you responded to our survey To those who replied LA I thank you. Fully 90% of you view your student experiences as “very positive" or “positive ” Yet, when asked to rate your experiences as alumni, 48% reported the experience as ■ neutral." Despite record giving last year of S3.75 million, only 16% of you participat­ ed with an Annual Fund gift. Clearly, we have some work to do to improve our rela­ tionship with you. The most common interaction with alumni is this publication — 77% reported that primary' contact is through the Universe. The second most frequent interaction is the Annual Fund Phonathon. With respect to the Universe, you told us that you would like more information about classmates and friends, alumni events near your homes, academic programs, and changes in facilities at Wilkes University. Of less interest are trustee updates, major gift announcements, and athletic successes. Based on this information, we plan to form an alumni editorial board to advise us as we publish an even better WiDres Universe. You also request more alumni chapter activities and educational programs, and a significant percentage of you call for upgrades to our e-mail correspondence with you. The lessons learned from our polling data, combined with giving trends, alumni participation in Homecoming, and my travel to alumni events will result in signifi­ cant changes. Our new vice president for development. Marty Williams, will lead new pro­ grams such as the Wilkes University Mentoring Program. A Planned Giving pro­ gram will launch next year and the Wilkes Club will be greatly strengthened with new membership benefits. In developing these programs, we are keenly aware that our challenge is to make your alumni years compelling, rich, and stimulating. Wilkes will be a resource and a gratifying passion for alumni for a lifetime. This is our charge, and I U we intend to succeed. Thank you for helping to make the year just concluded one of the most success­ 6 Family memebers share more than memories of Wilkes Events Manager Michelle Diskin '95 Special Assistants Dean George Ralston Bud Kresge Sports: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President William Tarban '70 8 These student-athletes set the bar high Cover Story: First Vice President Garfield Jones ’72 Second Vice President Gary Williams '72 M'82 10 The Millennial Generation has already started to make a big impact on the world Secretary Jennifer Carey '83 Spotlight: 17 Tom Lavan '99 has some new hardware to show his friends UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Assistant Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Sections Associate Editors Elizabeth Alles ’03 Pamela A. Fendrock Jean Pal! Michelle Diskin '95 2 Association News 4 On Campus Contributing Writers Samuel Alcorn Kalen Churcher '97 Mike Ferlazzo Dawn Leas Noah Reed '05 Dave Russo '93 Laura Snyder 18 Class Notes 26 In Memoriam 29 Afterthoughts Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Rob Lettieri Photography Warren Ruda Curtis Salomck Photography Michael P. Touey Vickers & Beechler Photography Printing >g Unigrapi phic Color Corporation ful in history at Wilkes University. I1! VOLUME ELEVEN, ISSUE THREE WA/,5 Univetsity n an independent inalihiMXi ol lvg»»< eviucartm aedcatttd to Kadetrrc and intcStactual eiceScncn r the I berm arts, sc enoca. and protc: --o.»J prog-.uns Ils; Univwsity ptQVXX'S til SlUtlintll WI'l the t ikxi i TAnet! <md txfuca- jy lor cariu on.1 mfcAxtud <: -.v!o|Went i s wsSi «n 1 -r i» i ■ ,xi grrrr.th, engenck rn n wire of vakrtis <md G.-.C rettxve bity, and enctxrngn <tn ctuOnnstowk£mcitM>CMxciunt«*>cnJii>tV>ni tcMadwi: nta,. j V thing ng va»M Ihn UmvBtrJty ihIaxy c; tlm tur!tmn ol strong student !*.<• 'y Bitoractxxis in <d «>••. programs. ntuacts and iclmnoitiMu isecpla n «••• -y t ••gnitirii ol !)'<■ Utwnjty, and tosiets a npnl of t txt*ajt«jn ttSnmuroiy awttarnrrit. and oaxwlial respect wllun tire ut.ro Unwt&tr �ftEUHRl □at ■ Alumni Mentoring Program Gets Ready to Launch Expanding on past practices, die new Wilkes University Mentoring Program will match alumni and students to help participants make good career decisions and develop networking opportunities. Freshmen and sophomores will be able to tum to mentors for guidance when facing career-path decisions. Mentors can guide juniors and seniors through networking strategies and pin­ pointing potential job opportunities as their college time wraps up and they prepare to venture into the work force. According to Colleen Gries Gallagher ’81, member of die Alumni Association Board of Directors, the pro­ gram will facilitate the exchange of information, the development of pro­ fessional contacts, and the sharing of personal experiences and interests of its participants. Future plans for the program include: networking events, luncheon forums and alumni panel discussions. The pilot program will launch in spring 2005 as part of the Personal and Professional Development Program in thejay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. University-wide imple­ mentation is slated for fall 2005. The Alumni Survey Says... ■As part of an image and branding study conducted by Carnegie Communications, Wilkes University and its Alumni Association asked alums to share their opinions and suggestions in February 2004. From the more than 25,000 alumni on record, 5,000 were randomly invited to participate in the survey. The results from the 566 respon­ dents were included in Carnegie’s report to the University, presented in August. 2 Some highlights: • 77% of die participants responded that they read Universe on a regular basis. • 94% of die respondents chose “I am thankful for the experience I had at Wilkes” as the reason for support­ ing the University financially. • 70% indicated they “definitely or probably would” recommend Wilkes to prospective students. Some suggestions for die Alumni Association: • Offer more online continued learn­ ing and professional development programs. • Establish alumni chapters. • Hold more family oriented gatherings. • Formalize a mentoring program. BUJC Alumnae Reunite In August, the BUJC ladies met for their annual luncheon in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. This year's luncheon was held in honor of Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski, who passed away on September 22,2003. Approximately twenty-five women gathered to reminisce about, and honor, our beloved “Sang}'.” Dr. Paul Adams 77, vice president for student affairs, also updated the women on the new and exciting changes taking place at the university. Alumni Give Freshmen a Warm Welcome Wien Wilkes University’s largest fresh­ man class in 22 years arrived on cam­ pus for the stan of the fall 2004 semester, they were greeted and wel­ comed to the Wilkes Family with a lunch sponsored by the Alumni Association Board of Directors Durin the lunch, the Fenner Quadrangle Was filled with laughter and excitement as die students were given their first taste of college life. For the remainder of the day, students attended lectures and seminars. The movie Shrek 2 w'as shown in the evening so students could relax and unwind. A Taste of Italy! Join the Wilkes Alumni Association and friends June 15-24,2005, to experi­ ence the wonders of Italy — from Venice to the Island of Capri. This unique trip offers all the advantages of group travel plus the freedom to pur­ sue personal interests — shopping, sightseeing, dining. The cost is 51,875 per person, based on double occupan­ cy, and includes taxes. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. The first 25 people to register will receive $50 off the total price. Connecting arrangements can be made no matter where you live. Visit our web site at: www.wilkes.edu/alumni/eveitts/italy.asp for more information. Space is limited, so register soon! Ill If you would like to receive monthly e-mails with news and events happening at Wilkes University, send your e-mail address to aluinni@wiikcs.edu, or complete the enrollment form at www.yvilkes.edu/ahtnini/info- Wilkes University would like to thank all alumni, friends, and family who came back to campus for Homecoming 2004, and made the weekend a great success. We enjoyed sharing your memories—providing opportunities to relive old ones while making new ones. Homecoming '04 at a glance Photos Dy Michael P Touey �on campus THE STRATEGIC PLAN CALLS FOR A NEARLY 10% INCREASE IN THE RETENTION RATE. Frosh fuel growth spurt BY KALEN CHURCHER '97 PrcrKbv ’. cke-s & =~cr rboracepry Freshman enrollment highest in 16-years as Wilkes reaches its 2010 goal. VEN BEFORE THEY RECEIVED their schedules, this years freshmen had already made their mark ImIH on Wilkes University. At 568, freshman enrollment is the highest the university has seen in 16 years. “This year, for the first time in at least anyone's mind around here, we closed applications in early May," said Michael Frantz, vice president for enrollment services. Typically, 10 to 20 percent of fresh­ man enrollment is gathered between May 1 and the start of classes, Frantz explained. But this year, procrastina­ tors lost big when Wilkes officially capped enrollment. Even transfer stu­ dent applications were closed the first week in June. With applications up 12 percent since last year, and 58 percent since 2000, there was no shortage of quality candidates, and quality is the key word. Consider this: the average Wilkes applicant scored 1065 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. That's nearly 40 points higher than the national average. Engineering, health sciences, busi­ ness, and nursing programs have wit­ nessed some of the largest enrollment spikes, with increases of 44,33,30, and 22 percent, respectively. Dr. Mary'Ann Merrigan, director of the university's department of nursing, attributes the programs success to a number of factors. For example, a national nursing shortage virtually guarantees each graduate a job, making the field very attractive. However, the individualized attention the university affords its students makes Wilkes very appealing to high school juniors and seniors. Even widi rising numbers that have forced the department to convert office space to laboratories, personalized atten­ tion and encouragement remain staples for Merrigan and her faculty' From nurs­ ing camps drat offer hands-on experi­ ences for high school juniors, to accelerated programs dial allow nurses to achieve dteir baccalaureate or masters degrees, Merrigan stresses die impor­ tance of becoming invested in all stu­ dents— potential, current, and former. “1 think we’ve found that students don’t really know what nursing is about," Merrigan explained. “They’re at these camps and ... they see the var­ ied opportunities that nurses have. “I believe the faculty and I are very responsive to these students. 1 tty to send a personal note to all the [high school] students." Despite enrollment increases, Sara Grab, a junior pre-pharmacy major, believes university professors strive to meet everyone’s needs. “They may have more classes to instruct, but they still find the time to help students with any problems or concerns. Even in large classes, my instructors know my name, which is something that I find to be important in a class." Frantz stresses that once students choose to attend Wilkes, the universi­ ty’s recruitment process does not stop. Instead, it transforms itself into a retention program that can often be as intricate as the recruitment process. Frantz credits Freshman Foundation courses with helping stu­ dents adapt to college living and learning. An aggressive maintenance program continues to upgrade com­ puter laboratories and other universi­ ty equipment, and expand university housing. Sturdevant Hall was partially con­ verted into student housing a few years ago. This year, residential space was added on River and Ross streets, including two new floors in Slocum Hall. The university has also estab­ lished housing agreements with two apartment facilities that sometimes place students and Wilkes-Barre’s sen­ ior citizen population as immediate neighbors — a situation Frantz says has been enlightening for both age groups and has fostered a great sense of community. As the university moves forward in its strategic plan, upping retention rates remains a priority. In 1999, the freshman-sophomore retention rate was 73 percent. This year, administra­ tors have set a lofty goal of more than 80 percent, one Frantz is confident can be achieved. “If retention is going up, I think it’s fair to say the students are satisfied with the services." Fulfilling promises made during recruitment is critical to maintaining a satisfied student body. Among those promises is the assurance that qualified professionals will instruct courses. Both Merrigan and Frantz tout the expertise of Wilkes’ full-time faculty and praise adjunct professors who have been rolled into the university system to ensure that class sizes remain small despite the increased student population. “In 2001, we set a goal to have an undergraduate enrollment of 2,200 I full-time students] by the end of 2010," Frantz said, adding that the goal has already been achieved. “Right now, we’re thrilled to death. Now the discus­ sion is, do we want to level off or do we want to continue to grow." As those discussions persist, Wilkes continues to ensure that students will receive the individualized attention and support necessary to successfully complete their educations. L’l “They may have more classes to instruct but they still find the time to help students with any problems or concerns. Even in large classes, my instructors know my name, which is something that I find to be important in a class/' SARA GRAB, JUNIOR PRE-PHARMACY MAJOR 5 4 �s- .tight spoTlight A family affair BY LAURA SNYDER Ej- S i?— ■' - For these parents—a child who follows in their footsteps is the ultimate compliment SAM G1UNTA. 72, POLITICAL SCIENCE. AND campus reintroduced her dad and DAUGHTER BRIDGET GIUNTA '05, COMMUNI­ mom (also a former Wilkes student) CATION studies. Making Wilkes a back to Wilkes. family affair has not only kept Bridget “We were fringe players before [she But after seeing how rewarding it was for mom Marie Roke-Thomas to earn her degree at Wilkes — and after catching some of the enthusiasm from and Sam Giuma connected to each enrolled]," says Sam. “But now we keep Maries students when she became a other, but has also brought them both pretty close to the Wilkes community.” professor at Wilkes — suddenly, “it closer to the University. “The fact that my dad is an alum has With that renewed connection comes a newfound respect. “Now I get wasn’t even a question of whether or not to come here.” GARFIELD JONES 72, BUSINESS, AND SON will hopefully be a full and satisfying family picture taken at graduation this MATT JONES '05, ENGLISH. Malt Jones’ first life of his own.” spring— to put with the one taken at shot at a Wilkes legacy didn’t stick. He Now both father and son enjoy her commencement ceremony in 1970. was a freshman commuter student and sharing a history at Wilkes. “That we “I think its really going to hit me when it just wasn’t working for him. So he walk the same walks — even though he gets his diploma in May.” spent some time at Villanova, and later, its a generation apart — is a source of Penn State, before realizing Wilkes is satisfaction,” says Garfield. to stay at Wilkes for his MBA. l» I where he belongs. “It was the only school where I SANDRA SHERUDA, 70, HISTORY, M.ED. 74 didn’t feel like another number being AND SON, DEREK SHERUDA, '05, BUSINESS. processed through a machine,” he says. Wilkes is a family tradition for Sandy “I’ve had the best teachers anywhere I've been at Wilkes.” Sheruda and her son, Derek. That’s an opinion shared by dad “My whole family went to Wilkes,” she says. “My father, Henry Walters, Garfield, who says some of his favorite graduated in 1949 with my uncle, Dave; memories of Wilkes are of the profes­ sors. “I've had some great life teachers,” and my sister-in-law, Linda, in 1974.” my brother. Hank, graduated in 1972, made me feel more connected to Wilkes to see the benefits she’s getting because as a student." sa\s Bridget "We com­ of her Wilkes education. She brought other Wilkes grads in her family — he says. “Wilkes certainly paid me pare stories about what Wilkes is like for me back to being a part of Wilkes.” two uncles are also alumni — Lindsey back, and is now helping to catapult DR. MARIE ROKE-THOMAS '83, ASSOCIATE a growing legacy in the School of stories about Wilkes College and how PROFESSOR OF PHARMACY, AND DAUGHTER Pharmacy. different it is now. I kid her about me now to what it was like for him in the late ec-s and early 70s." Her involvement in the school, as a student, a dancer, and an active member of Already following in the footsteps of and her mom both enjoy being part of LINDSEY KLISH ’09, PHARMACY. Being a Wilkes legacy wasn't a part of Lindsey Malt into what “It makes me very proud to have her here and be a pan of that," says But she’ll still have a few more years to reflect on it: Derek is already planning Having his family tree stretch back so far gives Derek a sense of history' — and a sense of humor. “Mom tells me maybe knowing John Wilkes.” i®'T' Being part of a legacy hasn’t sunk in yet for Sandy, who’s looking forward to having a "It was the only school where I didn't feel like another number being processed through a machine. I've had the best teachers anywhere I've been at Wilkes." MATT JONES �SFOR'spage True students of their games JOSH TUREL IS TWO-TIME ALL-FREEDOM CONFERENCE HONOREE AND SERVES AS A TEAM CAPTAIN FOR THE BASEBALL TEAM. BY MIKE FERLAZZO Frutos Cy Wsre? Ruda I NCAA Division III philosophy modeled at Wilkes ■ HE NCAA DIVISION III I membership recently I approved seven reforms to I have their school athletic programs better reflect the Division III philosophy, which places the highest priority on the overall quality of the educational experience and successful completion of all students' academic programs. That's no problem at Wilkes, where the school's academic and athletic programs work in harmony to make it a model Division III institution. Consider its "report card” over the last four years: • Wilkes is the only institution in the nation that has produced two Josten’s Trophy winners — award­ ed to the Division HI Player of the Year in basketball who best exem­ plifies the motto “Sen-ice Above Self. —DaveJannuzzi in 2001, and Whitney Bull in 2003. • Brett Trichilo was the 2003 recipi­ ent of the Melberger Award as 8 MADHAN SRINIVASAN 'OS IS A THREE-TIME FIRST-TEAM ALL-FREEDOM CONFERENCE SELECTION. 1 JAM NUNEMACHER WAS A FIRST-TEAM ALL-FREEDOM CONFERENCE SELECTION AS A CATCHER FOR THE SOFTBALL TEAM IN 2004. Division III football’s National Player of the Year. • The Middle Atlantic Corporation (MAC) has recognized a male and a female student-athlete from Wilkes as the Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the annual Sportsmanship Awards Luncheon. • 37 student-athletes named Academic All-American by national coaching associations, and six College Sports Information Directors of America, (CoSIDA) Academic AllAmericans. • 181 Wilkes student-athletes named to their various MAC All­ Academic teams. Community sendee also continues to grow among coaches and student­ athletes. “Our approach is that while we want to be very competitive on our fields and courts, our student-athletes are also very balanced in their educational experiences. We believe that’s been a key to our success in our graduation rate and student satisfaction." says Addy Malatesta, director of athletics and a former head field hockey coach. “Our student-athletes graduate feeling that they were not only successful in the win-loss column, but that they also contributed to the school and the com­ munity. Those are important values to us — and we don’t feel it’s made us any less competitive. Our message is that our student-athletes learn that they can have it all, and do it all.” That message helped attract athletes like three-time first-team All-Freedom Conference men's tennis player Madhan Srinivasan, who found that its not just a recruiting line. “It's real tough as an athlete who’s a science major with labs and work. They [labs) occur in the afternoon. But most of the professors are understand­ ing and allow you to sometimes make things up on Saturdays,” says the sen­ ior biology major and Wyoming Seminar)’ graduate, who has also served as Student Government Association treasurer. “They [some professors] come in on their free time to help you to make it up. One of the biggest things of coming to a small school is the one-to-one aspect [with faculty and staff| that you can’t get at bigger schools.” Junior Jan Nunemacher earned firstteam all-conference honors last year in softball as a utility’ player who played several positions — not surprising given the number of things she juggles off the field. Also a MAC All-Academic selection as an elementary education major with a minor in English, the Wyoming Valley West graduate has served as vice president of the Student Athletic Advisor)’ Committee ISAAC) and worked both on-campus and offcampus jobs. “I actually like the fact that I can play a college sport—and still have a life. 1 still go to school, can play softball, and still go out with my friends. Some of my [high school! friends play on the Division II level, but I’m happy where I am. I have the opportunity to get in other things here," says Nunemacher, who had enrolled at a Division 11 school, but changed her mind after meeting Wilkes Head Coach Frank Matthews. She reports that Matthews encourages players to miss practice for class con­ flicts, since he knows his players are ultimately here for the education. And the faculty are ultimately here for student-athletes like senior Josh Turel — a pharmacy major from Pittston Area who was a second-team all-conference baseball catcher last spring. “1 think it’s nice that I’m in a smaller class in the pharmacy program — something like 65 students. Each pro­ fessor pretty much knows you by name, and keeps track of you, and tells coach how you’re doing. You're not just a number — and that’s not just a cliche," says Turel, who also served on the SAAC and is doing an internship at nearby Konicki Pharmacy. That hasn't changed much since Hall of Famcr Brooke Yeager was a standout wrestler before graduating in 1965. Yeager placed second in the 123-pound weight class at the small college nation­ als his senior year, earning a berth in the NCAA Division 1 Championships. He learned a valuable lesson off the mats from that experience when Dr. Charles Reif made him complete a paper before he left for the match. While Yeager wasn't happy about hav­ ing to complete the assignment at the time, he claims it ended up being "the best advice” he could have gotten, since he was too tired upon his return. Now on the biolog)' faculty at Luzerne County Community College, he has advice for todays Wilkes stu­ dent-athletes. "I think the liberal arts schools — like those in Division lit •— give you the chance to experience some differ­ ent views on the world. They need to take advantage of those opportunities." says Yeager, who was also an assistant coach on Wilkes' national champi­ onship wrestling team and is a colle­ giate wrestling official. “I didn't like all those [liberal arts] courses I had to take, but some of those courses were probably much more meaningful than others. I had a great experience at Wilkes." And al Wilkes, athletics is all about the educational experience.^I 9 �Bom between 1982 and 2002, they follow in the footsteps of the Baby Boomers, the post-World War II generation of 75 million, and the smaller Generation X of 1962-19S2. Generation BY SAM ALCORN -jPQQpOQPQw< The GJ. Generation. The Silent Generation. Baby Boomers. Generation X. Every generation is branded. Demographers have named the latest brood, too. They're called the Baby Boom Echo, Generation Y, Generation Next, and, the name that seems most prevalent, the Millennials. The first Millennial wave is now on Americas college campuses and the oldest of them are just starting to enter the work force. Understanding them is important because they could change the face of higher education and die workplace. Who are they? One snapshot: “As a group, die Millennials are unlike any odier youths in living mem­ ory,” say Neil Howe and William Strauss, audiors of Millennials Go to College. “They are more numerous, more affluent, better educated, and more ethnically diverse.'1 Howe and Strauss say they share some key traits: • Sheltered — the product of sweep­ ing youdi protection • Confident — trusting and opti- mistic • Team oriented — strong team instinct and tight peer bonds • Conventional — pride in behavior and comfortable xsdtli parents' values • Pressured — pushed to study hard and excel • Achieving — possibly the besteducated generation in American history’ They are used to hovering “helicop­ ter” parents keeping tabs. They, with their parents, “co-purchase" their college educations. They care what parents think, and their parents want to be engaged in their lives — academ­ ics included. Raised as “special'' by doling par­ ents, this generation has been pro­ grammed to think it is special. Remcmber “Baby on Board" signs? They grew up more protected than any other generation. Their time, work, and play was structured, planned, and supervised. Slackers they aren’t. They're busy. Present at the commercial dawn of the Internet, they are wired and inspired by instant information access and the global reach of instant anywhere/anytime/anyhow communica­ tion. They eat technolog}: To the Millennials, the Kenned)’ assassinations, Watergate, and Vietnam are textbook history. They grew up on a diet of mibs, but their collective psy­ che has been colored bv the Columbine High School shootings, oil. the War on Terror, Afghanistan, and Iraq. �bigger than the Boomer generation. Record numbers want college educa­ tions and. among those, more college­ bound students are female. According to the US Census Bureau, an estimated 15.9 million were enrolled in U.S. col­ leges this fall, up 1.2 million from five years ago. Next year, there Arill be an estimated 16.7 million college students; by 2013, the number attending public and private schools of higher education will swell to 18.1 million, says the US National Center for Education Statistics. Translation: more competition for precious seats. Already, applications for admission to many schools, including Wilkes, are at record levels. At Wilkes, they increased 12 percent this past year alone. That minors an all-time high of more than 1.4 million high school stu- the average SAT score for the 568 fresh­ men starting this year — the largest class since 1988 — was 1065, nearly 40 points above the national average. Another characteristic: Todays stu­ dents are continuing a decade-long trend of record volunteerism. Wilkes’ students volunteered 29,000 hours of community sendee last year. And, says the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI), drinking, smoking, and partying are declining. Millennials, say Howe and Strauss, like rules. While demographers try to charac­ terize each generation with broad strokes of a brush, the Baby Boom Echo group can be resistant to stereo­ typing"They don’t like labels,” says Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor and chair of communication studies at Wilkes. "They don't like labels. They'll talk back if you put one on them. And I like that about them. They are much feistier than the students of 10 years ago." ■ OR. JANE ELMES-CRAHALL, PROFESSOR AND CHAIR OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES 12 J. talk back if you put one on them. And I like that about them. They are much feistier than the students of 10 years ago.” What may be controversial for their parents, they can take for granted. As an example, Crahall notes a class on controlling spin in public relations and news in which 11 students joined an ongoing focus group for the Democratic National Convention. “When asked, ‘Should same-sex mar­ riage be a topic or legitimate issue in the campaign,' they said, ‘Absolutely not’ They were not of all the same political view, but they said, ‘That’s their business and [they] would vote against anyone who made that a presidential campaign issue.' They were adamant about it. They don’t see things as con­ troversial as their parents do,” says Crahall. “They say, ‘We’re past that’” After a long period of political apa­ thy by American youth, the Millennials are becoming politically active. HERI found that more than a third of last year’s freshmen felt that keeping up-to date with political affairs was a very important life goal. That was up from an alltime low of 28 per­ cent in 2000, and a f reversal of a threer decade trend of plummet­ ing political interest among freshmen. While that is a far cry from the 60-plus percent registered by 196b freshmen, Dr. J. Michael Lennon, professor of English and chair of the division of humanities at Wilkes, says this generation can’t help but be more politically aware. “What’s happened overseas since September 11th has made everyone more politically active. You can’t teach a course without September 11th or the war in Iraq coming up,” he says. “They have relatives in the service or relatives who died in the Twin Towers. They’re much more aware of the world around them.” But Dr. Brian Redmond, professor of geoenvironmental sciences at Wilkes, wonders why he isn’t seeing fire-in-thebelly passion for things like the envi­ ronment. “In the ’60s, people were very, very passionate about the environment. Up into the 70s, they were very worked up about it. Today, there seems to be less passion in the field. SAT data showing high school stu­ dent degree preferences illustrate the point. “Environmental science has practically dropped off the map. Fewer and fewer people consider something like that,” says Redmond. But he remains optimistic. “There are pendu­ lum effects. Things become popular, they fade, they come back again.” Many accounts suggest that this is a generation focused on work-world realities. A tough economy that’s pro­ ducing fewer jobs has dashed the one­ time notion ofjob entitlement. Yet they remain optimistic. They believe they have a good chance of achieving the same standard of living as their parents — if they arm themselves with new and varied work skills. “They are well aware the economic context is such that they may actually not be looking at a job at graduation,” says Crahall. As a result... “they’re working harder in different ways.” More than ever, students are empha­ sizing the value of practical hands-on experience in dieir fields. One exam­ ple: Zebra Communications, a student­ run public relations agency at Wilkes, provides professional services to area government, non-profits, and small businesses. “There is a work ethic, says Crahall. “What we say. and what employers and internship direc­ tors say about our students, is dieir work ethic is superior. They come in with skills, which I would expect from any student, but what they bring that they didn't expect was the initiative, the drive, and the ability to say, ‘I’ve finished; what can I do now?’ Our students know in this economy they better show a port­ folio of work that will make them look like they've had one or two years of full-time experience, or they’re not get­ ting a job.” Lennon agrees, saying one unique characteristic of this generation is agili­ ty — in terms of career planning and preparing for jobs that, in some cases, don't yet exist. “They understand that the world of work has changed markedly” says Lennon. “They have brothers and sisters and parents who have lost jobs, gained jobs, created new jobs. They are — as Americans have always been — mobile and flexible. But this generation is more so. They are more willing to travel, more willing to try7 new7 things, more willing to leam new7 skills, more willing to be involved in new kinds of professional positions than just a few years ago.” Gone are the day’s when a student wanted to be an accountant. Today; Lennon say’s they want to be account­ ants with minors in international affairs or Spanish, because they might be tiring overseas. “I have noticed an uptick in the number of students taking minors,” 13 �I. i, Ij H "What's happened overseas since September 11th has made everyone more politically active. You can't teach a course without September 11th or the war in Iraq coming up. They [students] have relatives in the service or relatives who died in the Twin Towers. They're much more aware of the world around them." DR. J. MICHAEL LENNON, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND CHAIR OF THE DIVISION OF HUMANITIES says Lennon. “They want more than one arrow in their academic quivers these days. They're much more interest­ ed in double majors, or minors, or even two minors that can be a marketable asset in a dynamic and changing work­ place." And what a workplace it is. It can change in a blink Major corporations disappear—gobbled up by’ competition or failing on their own. Dot coms, they know, went dot gone. But new business and economic opportunities emerge at the same speed. “Where was Google three years ago? It was just one in a pack and now they’re one of die largest corporations in the world,” say’s Lennon. ‘‘Todays students are seeing history’ speed up. Things don’t remain in place as long as they did 10 or 15 years ago, when diere was a lot more stability. There was a time when you went to work for a firm; you could expect to stay’ the rest of your life. They’ don't have that expectation anymore.” But Redmond cautions that today’s students can, at times, be too focused on going through the — \ paces of getting a degree and subse- quent employment. “I tried this once. In the middle of an astronomy lecture, I made the com­ ment that the moon is made out of green cheese. So help me, half the class wrote it down,” he says. “There is an attitude on the part of some that, Tm in this class, I need to pass this class and I really don’t care what you say. I will write down what you say and I will parrot back whatever you want so 1 can pass this course and get a good grade,’ I try to discourage that.” Still, no generation is as technologi­ cally adept as this one. Not long ago, Wilkes and others provided students with e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheet training. No more. Schools now assume that today’s students are technologically mature about their electronic connection to the world. But that prowess challenges the nation’s schools to stay ahead of the technology' curve and, at the same time, meet the expectations of today's students, says Dr. Paul Adams 77, vice president for student affairs at Wilkes. “Students come to campus and expect to plug in their laptops.” Increasingly, students deem state-ofthe-art technology' infrastructure, around-dte-clock library' services, bet­ ter living space, more help at learning and writing centers, and counseling to help them cope with their busy’ lives as basic sendees. Prospective students look at campus amenities — like free laundry’ available at Wilkes — as fac­ tors in their application decision processes. As a result, “We are clearly providing more sendees today’ than we did 20 years ago,” says Adams. “We are con­ stantly raising the bar to be more attractive, and trying to add value and distinguish ourselves from the compe­ tition, while creating the best possible education environment for our young people.” One example: Students wanted a place to call their own and the 48.000square-foot Henry’ Student Center, built in 1999, quickly’ became the hub of student activity. It will soon undergo expansion to accommodate the need for additional dining and recreation space. Have instructors changed the way they teach? Yes and no. “Teaching hasn’t really’ changed since Socrates sat on one end of the log and a student sat on the other end. That’s still the ideal way to do things,” says Lennon. “We have learned to use tech­ nology’ as a useful supplement to teach­ ing. We can’t do without e-mail or web sites to post material. We can't do with­ out the technology7. But even as we developed plans for an online master’s degree, we insisted that students come to campus for two two-week periods, two years in a row, so we can see them face-to-face, press the flesh, socialize, break bread together, and get to know them. There is no substitute for pres­ ence.” Elmcs-Crahall thinks todays stu­ dents learn differently’. “They are far more visual. They grasp by pictures and icons. That is one of the ways they leam — through visual. Hence, the popularity of lecture by’ PowerPoint.” She, too, is seeing a comfort in group process. “What they’re doing in the classroom, including my own, is learning that teams and ensembles teach each other far more than a lot of traditional sources. They’ are comfort­ able and thrive in group process. But they’ inform themselves in a solitary’ way and far more through the Internet — and that can be problematic.” That, she says, can affect interper­ sonal communication. “Their formal mode of delivery’ is in writing. Formal writing and public speaking both continue to erode because Internet-speak is not what you need to succeed professionally or, I would suggest, even personally,” say’s Crahall. “You don’t leam listening skills on the Internet. You don’t leam how to edit on die Internet. You probably’ don’t leam plagiarism ethics on the Internet because they tend to see it as a grand public domain they own.” But Crahall says there is an advantage to working well in group process because the workplace is increasingly’ becoming group environment television crews. account teams. “Being comfortable in a group process is an essential skill. We're beginning to figure out as a culture that there is a lol to be said for getting along with groups and respect­ ing the diversity that comes with it This generation is further ahead in that regard than many’ realize.” As the data illustrate, more students than ever are going to college. “Students know one tiling — and this generation believes it more than any other — if you don't have a college education you will be relegated to loweaming wages the rest of yrour life. You’re going to be at the bottom of the economic chain,” says Lennon. Driving the point home: Over the course of an adults working life, high school graduates can expect, on aver­ age, to eam Si.2 million; those with bachelor’s degrees, $2.1 million; and people with masters degrees, S2.5 mil­ lion, according to the Census Bureau. �“The’90s were a cocoon. There tilings going on in the world, but they said, ‘Yeah, but so what?’ They "One problem is i They, too, recognize that they will need don’t say that anymore. They realize learning to manage there is no hiding and the American their time and prioritiz­ island is no longer a fortress and bad more education than bachelors degrees ing," says Crahall. "Right now, all their to succeed in the workplace. “Its enthusiasm goes to issues and causes almost impossible to talk to a student and each other. They can bum out history deals them, say generation now who hasn't thought about the pos­ pretty fast. I don’t remember ever sit­ authorities Howe and Strauss, will sibility of a masters degree,' says ting down with a group of college sen­ determine whether the Millennials can Lennon. The concept of life-long learning, he things can happen — anywhere.” How they respond to the cards that be another “great generation” and jobs. Its okay to be a student for a dominate the story of die new century thinks, is coming to fruition in part while. Many hold multiple jobs, volun­ die same way the G.l. Generation domi­ because this generation appreciates the teer in the community, play a sport, nated the last one. They, though, are optimistic. necessity to keep up or be overrun by and carry a full credit load. I admire that, but I’m hoping they don’t turn out that will follow them. “Life-long learn­ to be the bum-out generation." ing. which we educators had hoped for it, I’ve done it. Every show is a different Lavan celebrates first Emmy win always something different. I don't think 1 will ever gel bored with it What do you believe leads to the nr: success of so many graduates such as Tom Lavan, a 1999 Willies University “Whatever the peril, whatever the challenge — economic, political, mili­ nr: How exactly did you get yourjob graduate in Communication Studies, at ESPN? Was it luck or through an recently earned a Studio Technical Emmy internship? tl: yourself? tl: There is so much to say, but the classes at Wilkes w'ere great. In my tary, social, environmental — do not through his job with ESPN. In his Jive attacks, and subsequent War on Terror, expect years of 1960s-style picketing, years since graduation, Lavan has right place. Or some would say, “net­ students. You could gain a good relation­ shook their sense of security and, ulti­ protesting, yelling, and arguing. workedfor both WBRE-TV in Wilkes- working.” I was working at WBRE at ship with your professor and an oppor­ claim their piece of the economic pie, mately, may be die key factors shaping Instead, expect 1930s-style energizing, Bane and ESPN. the time, and 1 overheard the conversa­ tunity for hands-on, closer working. The and place in histoiy, they, like all gener­ their generation. organizing, teaming, and doing,” they tion of someone in the hallway who professor actually knows your name. ations, will face unique challenges. "It’s sensitized everyone to the rest of the world and made life seem much say. forever, now seems to be a reality.' As the Millennials march forward to One challenge for a generation charac­ terized as busy all the time, is slowing down. No doubt the September 11,2001 So what is a Studio-Technical Emmy? Time, ultimately, will tell. HI Being at the right time and at the Advanced Video class, there were eight “It's an all-behind-the-scenes award, fit said, “Yeah, I work at ESPN now.” I acltnowledgesf evetything it takes to get stopped what I was doing and ques­ Willies do to better pitpan: its soon-to-be graduates? What wouldyou suggest that nr: more fragile, much more precious, and the show on the air: thefilming, audio tioned the woman [about! how I could much more dangerous,” says Lennon. and video production, and light shading, ” get a job there as well. The woman explained Lavan. gave me her name and address, and bigger responsibility than the University "We are clearly providing more services today than we did 20 years ago. We are constantly raising the bar to be more attractive, and trying to add value and distinguish ourselves irom the competition, while creating the best possible education environment for our young people." DR. PAUL ADAMS '77, VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS 16 NFL Sunday Countdown.. .You name format and a different sport, so it's BY NOAH P. REED ’05 Photo counesy of ESPN iors and saying: You have too many an even more sophisticated generation This is SportsCenter I believe that the students have a told me to send her my resume, and does. Students should take more control correspondent for The Beacon, Noah Reed. Thefollowing Q & A was the result she would get it to ESPN. Four days of their futures. Internships will allow later, Tony Valentino from ESPN called you to leam the necessary skills, and to of that conversation. me. The very next day I flew to Boston find out which field you really enjoy. Lavan recently sat down with a t. tl: for a three-and-a-half-hour interview. noah reed: What particular show did you win the Emmy for? tom lavan: “This is SportsCenter." It was an all-behind-the-scenes show on what I do at ESPN ever}' day. Four more days later, I had my job. nr: What particular shows at ESPN have you produced? tl: 1 mostly do the six o’clock Sports Center, but I do the NFL Primetime, nr: Finally, Torn, where is your Emmy sitting? Over yourfireplace? On your desk at work? Tu Actually, I haven't decided yet, but I’m sure that I will put it some­ where interesting. 1<I 17 �cLAssnotes CLASSGWfig© 1949 Arthur Dalessandro was honored for 50 years of membership in the WilkesBarre Law and Library Association of Luzerne County. Arthur is a retired Luzerne County judge. 1953 Atlomqy Sandor Yelcn has been elected to his 25th consecutive term as presi­ dent of die Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Chapter of The Penn State Dickinson School of Law. 1959 Thomas E. Reese was honored at an open house in Dallas. Pa. for his 36 years of service as die Dallas Borough tax collector. 1961 Bob Martin participated in a chorus of more than 180 voices performing Beethovens Mass in C Major with the New England Syinphony at Carnegie Hall, New York City. 1963 David Siegel is leaching at the Florida Atlantic University Graduate School of Business. David resides in West Palm Beach. Fla. 1964 L. Barry Witt owns Barry' Witt Associates, an event-management com­ pany. Barry' resides in Bonita Springs, Fla. with his wife, Susan. 1965 Robert Vincenti, Jr. is the service direc­ tor of the intensive case management unit al the Childrens Senice Center, Wilkes-Barre. Robert resides in Plains, Pa. with his wife, JoAnn. They have two sons, Robert and David. 18 David Walker, J.D., is a risk manage­ ment administrator for the Mercury’ Air Group in Los Angeles, Calif. He resides in Tustin, Calif, with his wife, Arlene. 1967 Richard L. Kramer is the principal of the Tax Management Group in Pittston, Pa. Richard was also elected president of the Jewish Family Senice of Greater Wilkes-Barre. He resides in Edwardsville, Pa. with his wife, Ruth. Don Reese is a professor and head of the department of business and com­ puter services at Mohawk Valley7 Community College, Utica, N.Y. Carole Thomas retired from teaching in the Groton School System after 37 years. Carole resides in Mystic, Conn. 1968 Elizabeth 5. Slaughter is a psychologist with The Guidance Center in New Rochelle, N.Y. She resides in New7 Rochelle with her husband, Sydvester and her children, Anton and Christina. 1969 Joseph Frappolli is the director of stu­ dent senices at Florence Township Memorial High School, Florence, N.J. Joseph resides in Florence with his wife, Donna. Sandra (Vid) Toiiw, M’73, received the Educator of the Year Award from Mary-wood University. Sandra resides in Dallas, Pa. with her husband, Peter. 1971 William Schultz was the recipient of the Essence of Humanity Award from the United Way of the Capital Region. William is a computer systems analyst in the Pennsylvania State Labor and Industry' Department. 1972 Alice Davis is a second grade teacher at Tuscarora Elementary7 School. She was featured in the Addison Post, Addison, N.Y., for her dedication to leaching. dent of agribusiness underwriting with Penn Millers Group, Wilkes-Barre. Mane (Lucas) Stolarick had artwork appear on the CD cover of a Canadian singer. She was also featured by the Times Leader as Artist of the Week. Marie resides in Nanticoke, Pa. 1973 1977 Ethel Sherman is the conductor of the Liberty Hose Company7 No. 2 Band, Lykens, Pa. Donald Mitchell is the director of finance at the Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, Ga. Donald resides in Powder Springs, Ga. 1974 Jean (Vadeboncoeur) Churchill is a first-grade teacher in the Auburn Public School District. Jean resides in Auburn, Maine with her husband, Mark, and children, Olivia and Victor. Bernard Fagnani is a registered invest­ ment advisor and full-time instructor at Penn State University. Franklin Rosenberg, M.D., is the President of the Connecticut State Society of Anesthesiologists. Franklin works for Woodland AnesthesiologyAssociation in Hanford, Conn. He is also a clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Connecticut Medical School. 1978 Drusilla Laughman was nominated for the 2004 Disney'Hand Teacher Award, which recognizes creativity in the class­ room. Drusilla is a language arts teacher at Tamaqua Area High School. James R. MacNeal is a specialty gases product manager with Linde Gas LLC in Independence, Ohio. James resides in Burton, Ohio with his wife, Matjorie, and their three children, James, Jennifer, and Scott. 1976 Edward Bosha is a social studies teacher in the Chesterfield County Public School District. Edward resides in Chesterfield, Va. with his wife, Sandi, and two daughters, Emily and Danielle. W. Richard GrosdidierJ.D., is vice presi­ dent of DZ Bank AG in New York City. He resides in Basking Ridge, N.J. with his wife, Linda, and sons, Ryan and Philip. David A. Jolley has earned re-accredita­ tion by7 the Public Relations Society of America. David is the Geisinger Health System vice president for public rela­ tions. He and his wife, Susan, have two children, Derek and Dylan. Caiyn (Axelrad) Shapiro is a produc­ tion manager for Scimedx Corporation, a diagnostic manufacturer. She resides in Lake Hopatcong, N.J. with her hus­ band, Peter, and their two children, Adam and Benjamin. 1979 Harold Roberts is the senior vice presi- Christine Wanich Bradway earned her Ph.D. in nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. Christine is now an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She resides in King of Prussia, Pa. with her husband, Robert, and son, Adam. Yeager flying in the face of danger Reginald Fatherly presented his watercolor glazing technique to the Bald Eagle Art League at City Hall, Williamsport, Pa. Thomas Yeager is a fighter pilot with the Denise Ann Gogola is the choral direc­ tor of the Holy Trinity Chamber Choir, Hazleton, Pa. Denise is the vocal music teacher at both Holy7 Trinity and Transfiguration schools. United States Air Force, currently serv­ 1980 football team. Paul Kerrigan is directing with the Young Peoples Theater Workshop in southeastern Pennsylvania. attended three years of flight training ing at RAF Lakenheath, England. He graduated from Wilkes University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. While at Wilkes, Tom was a member of the ROTC program and the After graduating from Wilkes, he and became a fighter pilot. Tom has been flying a F-15E Strike Eagle for the Patricia Klotz is a research coordinator at the University of Washington Trauma Center, Seattle, Wash. past 6 years and has supported 1981 the Missing Man Formation on the 60th Glenn Coopey is an aerospace science instructor in the Gilbert Unified School District in Gilbert, Ariz. Glenn resides in Mesa, Ariz. Anniversary of D-Day over Normandy, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. He recently had the honor of flying France. Tom states that his Wilkes degree "ultimately helped me to be commis­ sioned as an officer in the Air Force and RobertJejfrcy Harper is an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, Falls Church, Va. Robert recently retired from active duty with the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He resides in Triangle, Va. with his wife, Heidi, and their three children. eventually earn my pilot wings." He credits much of his success to the academic and athletic experiences he had at Wilkes. Edward Mollahan is a senior vice presi­ dent with JP Morgan Chase in Brooklyn, N.Y. Edward resides in Andover, N.J. with his wife, Monica, and their children, Deirdre and Sean. 19 �cLAssnotes Douglas Phillips is a senior director with Pfizer. Inc. Douglas resides in Gales Ferry; Conn, with his wife Valeric (Van Dyke) ‘82, and their two children. 1982 Robert Capin is a senior vice president and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, Scranton. Pa. Robert resides in Kingston. Pa. Robert Cochran is jazz director and staff announcer at WMPG, Portland, Maine. Robert is also a freelance cartoonist. Regina Morse is the assistant director of nursing at Citrus Health and Rehabilitation in Ivemess, Fl. Regina resides in Beverly Hills, Fl. Roberta Price was named to the board of directors of the American Cancer Society Pennsylvania Division, Inc. Roberta is a clinical nurse for oncology at WilkesBarre General Hospital. dAssnotes CEO of Brookville Hospital, Brookville Pa. Robert resides in Bradford, Pa. with his wife, Jill. The couple has three sons, Andrew, Aaron and Jonathan. of New Century Bank in Phoenixville, Pa. Edward resides in Phoenixville with his wife, Amy, and two children, Kennedy and Mac. Sheri (Teats) Matter is the vice presi­ dent of nursing for Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa. Sheri resides in Liverpool, Pa. with her husband, Robert, and daughters, Ashley and Andrea. Timothy Page is a communications officer with the United States Air Force at the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Timothy recently relumed from six months in Iraq. He resides in Crestview, Fla. with his wife, Carol (Stelevich) ’90. and their children, Kevin and Christyn. Kimberly Broadwell and her husband, David, announce the birth of their son, Owen, on June 3,2004. Kimberly is a newspaper reporter with The Westfield Leader and the Scotch Plains Times. Susan Poirier volunteers at the Southeastern Community Blood Center in Tallahassee, Fla. Vincent Dominach is the borough man­ ager of Bristol, Pa. Rita K. Ives had her advanced oncology nursing certification renewed by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. Rita is a clinical nurse specialist of oncology at Merc)’ Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. 1984 Dr. Donna (Nilka) Brunclli is an assis­ tant professor of biolog}’, human anatomy, and physiolog}’ at Allegany College of Maryland. She resides in Friedens, Pa., with her husband, Timothy, and her daughter, Elizabeth. Meredith (Cunningham) Sweeney is a spe- 1985 cial educator in the public school system Billy Adams was the grand marshal of in Maryland. the Memorial Day Parade in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Pa. Bruce Williams, D.O., is the president of boroughs. Billy served 26 years in the the Missouri Association of Osteopathic United Stales Army Signal Corps as a Physicians and Surgeons. Bruce and his chief warrant officer. wife. Julie, reside in Blue Springs, Mo. David Kovalski is an engineering con­ Alan D. W'irkman is vice president of sultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, Los Travelers Insurance. Alan resides in Allen, Angeles. Texas with his wife, Cindy, and their chil­ dren, Corey and Brittany. Ami (Devlin) Poepperling Ls a commu­ nications project manager for Blue1983 Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania. She William D’Addato is a controller and resides in Shavertown, Pa. with her board secretary of Hishi Plastics U.S.A,, Inc. husband, Dwayne, and two children. in Lincoln Park, N.J. William resides in Rockaway. N J. with his wife, Laura, and 1986 three children, Daniel, Allison and Pamela. Robert E. Fisher is the president and 20 1987 Kimberly (Tokach) Kellar is the manager of dialysis sendees at Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Voorhees, NJ. Kimberly resides in Woolrich, N.J. with her husband, James, and their two children. Donna Lopez is a home sendee coordi­ nator for Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. in Fairfax, Va. She resides in Germantown, Md. with her husband, Juan, and two sons, Nicholas and Timothy. Jean Ann Pollard married Chris Rhodes. Jean Ann is a reading specialist for the Amherst County Public School System. The couple resides in Bedford, Va. Kevin Salus is a key accounts manager with Teris Waste Management. Kevin resides in Lewisville, N.C. 1988 Cynthia Ayers and her husband, Brian, own a Subway Restaurant in Mountaintop, Pa. Edward Gallagher is the vice president 1991 Chestnut Hill. Pa. Mali Noel Araya is a nurse paralegal with Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy, Graham, & Ford, PA. Mari resides in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. Shelley Herb leaches in the Line Mountain School District. Shelley resides in Sunbury, Pa. Ernest (Buddy) Batha,Jr. is a sixth grade teacher in the Franklin Township School District. Ernest resides in Somerset, N.J. with his wife, Jessica. Christopher Spencer married Christina Lee. Christopher is a certified public accountant with Matlbwski Corporation, PC. Jim Bell and his wife, Katherine, wel­ comed their first son, Charlie, on May 21, 2004. The family resides in Laurel Springs, NJ. Matthew J. Stitzel is a funeral director and partner of Walter R. Christ Funeral Home, Laureldale, Pa. Matthew and his wife, Rebecca (Simon) ’94, reside in Wyomissing, Pa. with their children. Sarah, Jacob, Ethan, and Matthew. 1989 Eugene C. Cunard is vice president of Pennstar Banks Trust and Investment Division. Eugene resides in Upper Askam, Pa. with his wife, Karen, and their two children. Rob Faille and his wife, Kristine, announce the birth of their son, Brendan, on June 2, 2004. Rob is a lead investment systems analyst with the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company in Horsham, Pa. They reside in Newtown, Pa. with their daughter, Jessica. Richard McHale owns JP McHale Pest Management, Inc. in Buchanan, N.Y. Richard resides in Lagrangeville, N.Y. with his wife, Lisa, and two children, Devin and Riley. 1990 John Evans is the vice president of finance with Pulte Homes, New England. John resides in Grafton, Mass, with his wife, Lori, and two daughters, Jillian and Abigail. Kathy Hands is a call-center represen­ tative with Prudential Financial. Kathy resides in Mountaintop, Pa. with her husband, Reverend Kenneth, and their children, Patrick, Rebecca, and Jessica. John P. Bonin married Tara Condon. John is a northeastern U.S. regional sales and national accounts manager with S&G Flowers, Downers Grove, Ill. The couple resides in Wyoming. Pa. Joseph Eby is a fellow in plastic surgery' at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He resides in Nashville with his wife, Emily. Mary Gould is serving as the chief of communication plans at the Combined Air Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sandra Thomas Tercfenko is an OB/GY’N in Bethlehem, Pa. She resides in Center Valley, Pa. with her husband, Eugene, and two children, Emma and Zachary. Jason Williams is president of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants1 Northeastern Chapter. Jason resides in Tunkhannock, Pa. with his wife and two children. 1993 Kelly (Erickson) Barinicki and her hus­ band, Joseph. announce the birth of their son, Joseph. They reside in Hackettstown, N.J. with another son. Hunter. Ann Marie O'Donnell earned her mas­ ters of education in reading, and read­ ing specialist certification, from Bloomsburg University. Ann Marie resides in Nanticoke. Pa. 1992 Brett Bcshore, MXJ5. is the station man­ ager of the WPEN radio station in Philadelphia, Pa. Brett resides in Telford, Pa. with his wife, Maryann, and two children. Brian DcCcsarc, M’OI, opened BnB International Cigars and Accessories in Pamela (Babula) Stuart resides in Daniels. West Virginia with her husband. Eric, and children, Brett and Lauren. 1994 John Donindri is a family physician at Naval Hospital in Guam. John resides with his wife. Jenine. and two children. 21 �:_-5E notes Teri GraKxhzn vcz r CLAssnotes New Fellerman Law Ollices in Kingston. flimnelill olliccral IX.K Insurance. She Jessica Goodwin, M’99, resides in North Elementary School. Kristen resides in resides In lunkhannock, Pa. Kingston. Pa. Edward earned his law degree hotn Carolina with her husband, Jeffrey, and their children, Kacey and Benjamin. Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. with her hus­ band, Matthew. James Caffrey, M’03, is a facility engi­ Duquesne University School of I aw. I tin Williams is a second grade teacher Jcro-ifer Borkas fizseteeg is a branch manner with SimTrast Bank in Choriorie Mi Jennifer resides with her h_scsr.i Heath. irr Lusbv. Mi in the (‘lark County School District, Lee Meyers graduated from a three- Lisa Anne Nicwinski, M’02, married Las Vegas. Timothy earned his masters year family practice residency program Louis Ciampi, Jr. Lisa is an English Hughestown, Pa., with his wife, ated from MCP-Hahncmann with a of education from Lesley University, at Williamsport, Pa. Hospital. teacher at Dallas Middle School. The Stephanie, and their two children, degree in medicine. Lisa is a clinical Cambridge, Mass. couple resides in West Pittston, Pa. Jimmy and Meghan. staff pharmacist. The couple resides in in Wilkes-Barre. James resides in 1996 Erica Milkovitz is a customer service representative for the Duryea Insurance Dr. Michael Petruska married Dr. Maura Casey, PharmJX, is a senior Bill Boyer received his Psychology for Agency of Hunterdon, NJ. Erica resides Jennifer Adami. Michael received his staff pharmacist at Lancaster General Hospital. Maura resides in Dr David Huiz speriz/Lzes in iniemal medicine with the Gezsnger Medical .Allentown, Pa. Group. Nfountamiop. Pa. Darla Gallagher, MW, married Gerald Soccer Level I certificate from the in Phillipsburg, NJ. with her husband. doctorate of optometry degree from the Sechleer. Esq. Darla is a first-grade English Football Association. Bill is Robert, and her son, Allan. Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Elizabethtown, Pa. with her husband. Morn Paczewsti married Jennifer Reese teacher at Fairview Elementary School head coach of the Eagle FC ’84 The couple resides in Richmond, Va. Liam '01, and their two daughters. an November 2£. 2'C3. Mark is a busi­ in the Crestwood School District. The Phantoms boys’ premier team based Melissa Rickard is a 1st Lieutenant ness manager at Ertley ChryslerJeep in couple resides in Penn Lake, Pa. in Harrisburg, Pa. and resides in serving as a United States Army nurse 1999 Ashland, Pa. practitioner in Germany. Bridget (Finnerty) Moran, M’03, is a Kelly A. Donlin married John special education instructor in the Malachefski. Kelly wrorks for Fleet Moosic. Pa. The couple resides in Dallas. Pa. Arada (Kunyosying) Halder and her Madeline and Chloe. husband. Kallol, announce the birth of Kathryn Eisley married Shawn Evans. Joseph Vilcheck earned his master of Forest City Regional School District. Boston Financial, Bethlehem, Pa. The Steven Polliard is an associate professor their first child, Priya, on June 8,2004. Kathryn is a first-grade teacher in arts leaching education degree from Bridget resides in Forest City, Pa. with couple resides in Breinigsville, Pa. of aerz-pzee studies at Northern They reside in Houston. Texas. Virginia. The couple resides in California University of Pennsylvania. her husband, Thomas. Warrenton, Va. Joseph is an environmental consultant Arizona Universiy. Steven resides in Flagstaff. Ariz. with his wife. Bennie. Edward “Phat Ed” Hutter is a sheet­ snd iwo daughters. metal worker in Hopatcong, NJ. Phat Marian Kovacsics is conductor for the Ed recently became a journeyman. Hazleton, Pa, Chorale. in Pittsburgh, Pa. Anthony Salerno is a manager of Jason Evans is a television producer Joseph Morris is the assistant vice presi­ with Banyan Productions. He has pro­ dent of PNC Bank, Scranton, Pa. duced for The Learning Channels (TLC) 1998 The Dating Story and Trading Spaces. Valerie Kris (Jones) Chivinski is an Aaron Sherburne and his wife, Lauren (Castelli) ’00, reside in Pequannock, NJ. accounting forJaguar 6r Land Rover Andrew Lesli, M’01, is a marketing man­ Janies Savage is hospital admission elementary7 school teacher in the ? «onh America, a division of Ford ager with United Receptacle in and registration coordinator at Danbury Public School District. Valerie Matthew Himlin married Dora Lam on June 19,2004. Motor Company. Anthony and his wife, Pottsville, Pa. Andrew resides in Pine Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, resides in Torrington, Conn, with her Nicole Sklaney married John Evans. Jodi, reside in Newport Coast. Calif, Grove. Pa. with his wife, Tamara, and New- London, Conn. James resides in husband, Ron. She is employed by Kraft Nabisco. The Lisa Marconi is a safety and health with their sons. Michael and Matthew. their children. Mackenzie. Mariah and Gales Ferry, Conn, with his wife, couple resides in West Nanticoke, Pa. assistant with United Stales Mitchell. Marchelle. Jonathan Dongher is a material design Andy Snyder is a social studies teacher Safety and Health Administration in the Pocono Mountain School (OSHA). Lisa resides in Wilkes-Barre. Suzanne (Stanski) Scheible is a process Department of Labors Occupational controls engineer with Scheible Heather May is a staff member at Inner Ally Sleiman is an executive officer in engineer with Norwich Aero Products, Inc. Jonathan resides in Norwich, N.Y. Engineering. Inc. Suzanne resides in Harmony Wellness Center. Heather is a the United States Army. Ally also com­ with his wife, Carly, and daughter, District. He resides in Factoryville, Pa. Andover. N.J. with her husband. Bob. registered dietician. peted in the 2004 Olympic Team trials Margaret. with his wife, Sarah, and son, Aidcn. and daughter Hannah. Wcnrfy-Ann (Skim) Orcsick is a reading specialist in the Bristol Township in Greco-Roman wrestling. He resides Christina Ortiz is a clinical social in Fort Carson, Colo, with his wife, Lee Amber Elsesser is an adjunct professor 2000 School District. Wendy earned her Mark G. Wade married Samantha L. worker for the Department of Veteran Ann. and two children, Jenna and in education at Millersville University. Kevin Baker and his wife, Jocelyn masters in reading education from Lyles. Mark is a programmer/analyst Affairs in East Orange, NJ. Christina Nathan. She teaches graduate-level education (Morales) '01, announce the birth of Kings College. She resides in East with Systems Planning and Analysis. resides in Hoboken. N.J. classes throughout Mifflin County, Pa. their first child, Kayla Grace, on Fallowfield. Pa. with her husband, 1997 She also leaches second grade in the January 24,2004. Michael, and son. Tyler. Adam Burdett is a music teacher and Kathleen (Tcrrenoirc) Sachse graduated Inc. in Alexandria, Va. The couple 22 neer with the Veterans Medical Center Michael Durkin married Lisa Ann Tomainc, Pharm.D. 02. Michael gradu­ resides in Springfield, Va. Deborah M. Shurtleff earned chartered Ray Hcbden is the assistant vice presi­ Lewistown Area School District. life underwriter and chartered financial 1995 consultant designations from The dent at Wayne Bank. Ray resides in Archbald, Pa. with his wife, Lisa, and Kristen (Cookus) LaBuda is a second- band director in the Pittston Area from the University of Pittsburgh EdwardJ. Ciarimboli joined the American College. Deborah is the chief son, Grady. grade teacher at the Green Ridge School District. Adam resides in School of Medicine. Kathleen resides in 23 �CL-ssnotes Bridgerille, Pa. with her husband, Brett. CLAssnotes Penn Manor School District, engineer with the Federal Energy Associates in East Stroudsburg, Pa. Nicholas Romanowski is a project engi­ Marticrille, Pa. Regulatory Commission in Mark resides in Hazleton, Pa. neer for Koehler-Bright Star, inc. in Washington, D.C. Holly (Fields) Schramm earned her masters in special education from Lisa Donaldson married Daniel Marvwood University. Holly resides in Batchelor. Lisa is a senior client-care Binghamton. N.Y. with her husband. William, and son. Alexander. Hanover Township, Pa. Dale Heller is a press agent with Sam Allison Fink is an English teacher at Rudy Media Relations in New York specialist with ATX Communications in Coughlin High School, Wilkes-Barre. City. Dale's client, the Broadw'ay musi­ Krystal Testa is a social studies teacher in the Morris Hills Regional School King of Prussia, Pa. The couple resides Allison in also the drama advisor and cal Avenue Q, recently won a Tony District, Rockaway, NJ. Krystal resides in Bellmawr, N.J. directs plays. Aw'ard for Best Musical. in New’ton, N.J. teacher in the Orange County Public Megan Frey married Jason Sheahoshi, Danielle Gratalo is a pharmacist at Kerry Ann Karpinski married Kevin School District. Allison resides in Phann.D. 02. on July 31, 2004. Megan is Wegmans. Danielle resides in Avoca, Pa. Higgins. Kerry' Ann is a nurse at GHS Orlando. FL a special education teacher at Scranton Master's Milestones 2002 Brian Seely is the assistant principal at Bloomsburg High School. Bloomsburg, Pa. Brian resides in Drums, Pa. with his wife and two children. 2003 Allison Smalley, MOI, is a third-grade Healdt Care. The couple resides in Kellyann (Langan) Mordosky is a sen­ ior consultant for Aetna, Inc. in Middletown, Conn. Kellyann resides in Manchester, Conn. High School. Scranton, Pa. and Jason is Lance Mabry is serving overseas to Canada Marie Smith is a medical tran­ a pharmacist with Weis Pharmacy. The support the Operations Enduring scriptionist with the Geistnger couple resides in Clarks Summit, Pa. Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Lance is Megan Kopicki marriedjohn H. Marx Robert E. Fisher was appointed 2004 an information services flight com­ 111 on August 9, 2004. Megan is a sev­ President and CEO of Brookrille Victoria Burse is a high school German Hospital, Brookville, Pa. teacher in the Whitehall-Coplay School Wyoming Valiev Medical Center. Upper Askam, Pa. 1985 Carmeh resides in Moscow Pa. with Calandria Hiller married Brian Miller. mander out of the Robins Air Force enth- and eighth-grade learning sup­ her husband. Thomas. Calandria is attending Temple Base in W'amer Robins, Ga. port teacher in the Crestwood School University School of Dentistry; District. They reside in Hershey, Pa. District Victoria resides in Whitehall, Pa. David Kalinowski and his wife, Rose Hilary Surah is a project scientist for Philadelphia. The couple resides in George E. Milcvich, Phann.D., is a Marie, announce the birth of their Chris Venna is the principal of HRP .Associates, Inc. of Lower Paxian Mountaintop, Pa. pharmacy practice resident at AEMC Johnell Nidoh is a regional account rep­ daughter, Lauren Rose. They reside in Shamokin Area High School. Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. resentative for The Lion Brewery. Mountaintop, Pa. Township. Pa. Carol Ann D. Pope is a special educa­ tion teacher assistant for N.E.I.U. #19 in s sixth-, and seventh-grade students at teacher at Pocono Mountain East High Archbald. Pa. She resides in Forest City, Wyoming Area Catholic, Pittston, Pa. School. Kimberly is also head coach Pa., with her husband, William, and for varsity swimming and assistant sons, Mitchell, William and Shane. Mount Pocono, Pa. Steven Sefton is a controls engineer Susan Castle was named Exchangite of Trustee Milestones____ widr BOC Edwards. Steven resides in the Year by the Plymouth-Whitemarsh- Frank M. Henry was recognized for Eden Prairie, Minn. Conshohocken Exchange Club. Susan his dedication and leadership at a resides in Blue Bell, Pa., with her hus­ dinner hosted by the Wilkes-Barre band, Steve. Family YMCA. Frank was presented Johnell resides in Dupont. Pa. Kimberly Vance is a business education coach of the soccer team. She resides in Brenden Ruh is a district sales manager 1989 for Total Repair Express. Brenden Matthew Reitnour is an assistant in the resides in Hillsborough. N.J. Athletic Communications Department 2004 Kate Gowisnok is an English teacher at Jason Wearer is a mechanical engineer at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. Allison (Mecca) Tomczyk and her hus­ the Wyoming Area Secondary' Center, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Matthew earned his master’s degree in band, Paul '99, announce the birth of Philadelphia. Pa. sports administration from Canisius in May of 2004. Exeter, Pa. Kate resides in Swoyersville, Pa. 2004. They reside in Scranton, Pa. Raymond Bernardi III married Jessica 2002 2003 Lynn Sinkmich on September 27.2003. Gregory Barrouk is the personal aide Christina Baigis is an English teacher Raymond is a chief pharmacist for the for Wilkes-Barre mayor Tom Leighton. in the Northwest Area School District. Pa. Jessica is a staff pharmacist for Rite Andrea Lee Bryant married Eugene Michael Liam Dolan is a project engi­ Aid Pharmacy: Scranton. Pa. The cou­ Visneski. Andrea works for Bloom neer with Archer Western Contractors their first child, Aidan Paul, on June 28, 2001 Federal Bureau of Prisons, Minersville, ple resides in Mountaintop. Pa. honoree as Educator of the Year in the with an original watercolor painting 1991 of the YMCA. Judith Ellis was named the 2004 Athena Gabrielle Lamb is a youth marketing Industry. The aw'ard is presented to an Honorary Degree Milestones_____ director for Ideaworks, Inc. individual who has devoted time and Dr. 'Wallace F. Stettler was awarded the Award recipient by the Greater WilkesBarre Chamber of Business and energy to the community. Judith is the 2004 Distinguished Community’ Service Jeanna Miller, Phann.D., is a pharmacy manager of government, corporate, Award from the Anti-Defamation practice resident at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Ga. and foundation relations at College League of Greater Wilkes-Barre Society. Misericordia. He resides in Dallas, Pa. Early Education, Forty Fort, Pa. The in Springfield, Va. Michael resides in Jessica Pezolano is an assistant media 2001 couple resides in Jenkins Township, Pa. Telford, Pa. specialist with Radio Direct Response, Media, Pa. Jessica resides in West Jeffrey Nietz received a Doctor of Monica DeAngelo is an environmental Mark Dudinyak joiner! RKR Hess Chester, Pa. Kennedy Western University in Lisa Biller was the secondary -level 24 California. Philosophy degree in education from 25 �memoriam imemoriam In Memoriam 1946 Jane Walltstnan Roth died March 25, 2004. Jane was chairwoman of the Womens Division of the United Jewish Appeal and a club champion at Fox Hill Country Club. She is survived by two daughters and a son. Reverend George Pickett died August Grant, daughters Catherine and Regan, to retirement, Joseph was self­ Pa., where he helped prepare tax returns. He is survived by his wife, 13,2004. George was ordained at Meade six grandchildren, sister Dolores employed as a painting contractor. He Street Baptist Church, Wilkes-Barre. He Koznetski, and nieces. was also a member of the Disabled Kathryn, two sons, and a daughter. served for many years as the Protestant North Penn Senior Center, Lansdale. Loretta D. Ritzie diedjunc 1,2003 in Bakersfield, Calif., where she lived since 1982. Loretta worked for Penn State, Wilkes-Barre as a librarian for 25 years. 1949 Edward E. Reese, Medina, N.Y., died his wife, Loretta, a son, and four Facility, Jackson Township, Pa. He is January 10,2004 after a courageous daughters. survived by his wife, Caroline, a three-year battle with cancer. He earned an MBA from the University of 1979 David Frey, of Wilkes-Barre, was a spe­ cial education teacher at Jackson Township Middle School, New Jersey and employed at the Stuttgart State Buffalo in 1981 and worked for the John Griffith died August 16,2004. John Opera, Germany. He also served as tech­ 1960 State of New York as a drug and alco­ owned and operated ITF Exhibit and nical director at the Dorothy Dickson Robert B. Jones died in January of 2004. hol counselor. For the last 15 years he Display, Inc., where he was project Robert is survived by his spouse. was financial officer for the Office of manager. He is survived by his wife, Darte Center for Performing Arts at Wilkes. Ronald Savage died March 19, 2004. Captain John Cashmere died January 9, Ronald was a Navy veteran of the 2004. John served in die United States Drugs and Alcohol. He retired, after 33 Cynthia, and his two children,Jake Korean War and was employed for Navy for 28 years. After leaving the 1962 years, in February of 2001. Ed will be and Riley. manv years by InterMetro Industries. Navy, John worked as an independent Raymond Cherpak died January 20, remembered by those whom he He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and financial adviser and planner in Bethesda, Md. He is survived by three 2004. Bill was a U.S. Navy veteran of helped, for his concern for those in 1983 University's student-run newspaper. World War II and was a music teacher need, and for his love of gardening. He Mary Ann Fedor Dittos died in He was also active in the theatre sons and four grandsons. in the Wyoming Valley West School is survived by his wife of 39 years, November of 2003. Mary Ann was a department District. He is survived by his wife, Arlene Siano Reese ’65, and three chil­ registered nurse at the Lehigh Valley dren, Edward, Randal, and Tanya. Hospital. She is survived by her hus­ Human Rights Award. In addition, he band, David, and son, Drew. was co-administrator for the Peace John was a supervisor at the RCA 1986 Weir Farms, Nanticoke, Pa. He was also 2004. John was a veteran of the United Corporation, Mountaintop, Pa. He is Criscyde Shatters died in May of 2003. involved in the Citizen's Drug Policy States Air Force. Prior to retirement, survived by his son, Benjamin. two sons. 1951 John M, Fink died July 26.2004. John 1957 Patricia, daughter, Angela Kishbaugh 95, and a grandson. was a United States Army veteran of Ann Elizabeth Kauffman died World War II. He is survived by his December 20,2003. She is survived by wife, Dorothy. her husband, Clyde, and two daugh­ ters, Heather and Lisa. Gertrude Posit died August 1.2004. Gertrude was a literacy volunteer in 1958 John Pokladowski died August 10, he was a teacher at the Wyoming John E Slifcoe diedjanuary 13,2004. 2003. Jonathan resided in Danielson, Center, Bangor and the Pennsylvania John was a United States Navy veteran Conn. Council of Mediators. Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Joseph was employed for 26 years as a survived by his wife, Janet. Chatham Township, NJ. She is sur­ computer programmer with vived by her husband, Durant, two GTE/Verizon and achieved the rank of 1963 of the Vietnam War and was later daughters, and a son. major during his career in the United Zelda Salomon died August 3,2004. Prior to retirement, Zelda was a teacher at the employed as a vocational counselor. He Edward Doris died July 10,2004. John Griffiths,Jr. died July 9,2004. 33 years. She is survived by five daugh­ Edward is a member of the Wilkes Following senice in World War II for ters and ten grandchildren. University Athletic Hall of Fame and the Army Air Force in England, John the Northeastern Region Pennsylvania was an accountant. He is survived by 1965 Hall of Fame. He worked as a teacher his son and three daughters. for seven years and later as a construc­ is survived by his mother. 1974 David is survived by his wife, Nancy (Leland) '68, sons William L. and Ethan Master's In Memoriam Thomas Joseph Palfey died September years, the Wilkes-Barre Recreation He is survived by his wife, Sandra, his 25, 2003. He taught elementary school Board, the Luzeme County Board of son and daughter, and three grandsons. Education and die EM. Kirby Board of He resided in Mocanaqua, Pa. in Newjersey and in the Wilkes-Barre wife, Lorraine, and three daughters. to retirement, Harr}' was a regional vice president of the Small Loan Business Area School District for almost 40 years. He was honored in two Who’s 1955 Center for United Penn and Mellon Who in American Teaching publica­ Richard Ridge died July 12,2004. In Banks. He is survived by his brother retirement. Richard volunteered at the and two nieces. tions. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Regan, sons Thomas and nephew. 1991 William Sharkoski diedjune 22, 2004. Harry Moyle died August 7,2004. Prior W., brother Herbert, nieces, and a Michael Donald Murphy died July 13, 2004. Michael was a member of the Wilkes-Barre Area School Board for 12 tion estimator. He is survived by his NAACP executive committee. David served on the boards of the Kirkridge Valley West Elementary School. He is Wyoming Valley West High School for Forum and a member of the local Jonathan R Ben died November 12, Joseph Cebula died August 10,2004. States Army. He was the recipient of the 2003 Center and a partner in Frey, Neidert & 1992 1971 David graduated from Wilkes in 1968 with a Bachelor of Arts degree and served as editor of The Beacon, Wilkes John Ladoinirak died June 27,2003. Morris Count}; N.J. and the Great 1954 26 American Veterans. He is survived by chaplain of the State Correctional daughter, and a son. David Frey remembered Health. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, four children, three grandchil­ dren, and a great-granddaughter. Joseph Pavill died July 8, 2004. Prior 27 �AFTERthougrrts iwmemoriam three great-grandchildren. The path to happiness Equipment, Inc. He was also past president of die Westmoreland Club. Nathan Schiowitz died August 25,2004. BY DAVE RUSSO '93 Edith was employed at Wilkes-Barre He is survived by his life partner, captain with the Air Transport Lace, C.W. Post College. Long Island, Jeannie, and dieir son. Command. He later funded the restora­ Friends Edith Bcckcndorf died March 22,2004 at the age of 106. Prior to retirement. Thomas served as president of Grahams Office Supplies and N.Y, and Maternal Health of Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre. Howard Greenberg died January' 21, 2004. Howard served in the United Nathan served in World War II as a Once again, because of this column. doctor; someone told you that you did. I am reflecting on my path in life. the Wilkes University campus. He is These types of decisions will follow Like anyone reading this. I've had my survived by sisters and a brother. you throughout your life. How many crosses to bear — deaths in my people do you know who are happy in family, relationships ending, bad hair­ cuts. Through it all. 1 have learned Gertrude Biernacki died July 11, 2004. Stales Air Force Reserve and was the She was a secretary for the Hanover owner of Kay Wholesale Drug Co., Doreen Sims died August 12, 2004. She there lives (relationships, jobs, Area School District She is survived by Wilkes-Barre. He is survived by his was employed as a secretary for Golden lifestyle)? Here I am, ten years removed to accept me for me. Until you can two sons and one daughter. wife, Vivian, and two daughters. Business Machines, Kingston, Pa. She from college, thinking about my deci­ accept who you are and. more impor­ is survived by her parents, husband, sions. I am not married; no mortgage; tantly, like who you are. you will never Frances Brayshow died December 1. Jean Marseco died February 5, 2004. Joseph, and two daughters. no kids. This may seem like a negative find true happiness in your soul'. 2003. Prior to retirement. Frances was She is survived by her husband, Anthony, three children, and six grand­ lifestyle to some. Struggles are part of life and life is a Dolores Taren died August 4,2004. children. Dolores was co-owner of Pillow Talk, a the chief financial officer of R.C. Brayshaw Printing Company, Warner, well-known lingerie shop in Kingston, N.H. She is survived by her husband, As a stand-up comedian, I travel, entertain strangers, and rarely set my V\ /7\ n HEN I WAS ASKED TO struggle. The next time you wish you were, or wish you had done, somerhhv; alarm clock. Negative, or positive? different, don't look back- Look for­ // \\ / / be a guest writer for Sure, sometimes I think I would love to ward and make it happen'. Live like a \V/ \\m t*le Afterthoughts col- live Eke the Joneses, but this is the path champion today, ever,- day’ _l[ W W unin, my first thought Gloria McCartney died August 14, Pa. and was one of the founders of the 2004. Gloria served in the United States Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the National Navy as a W.A.V.E. with a rank of petty Association ol Italian American November 12. 2003. Thelma was the officer during World War II. She is sur­ Women. She is survived by two sons was, ‘‘Oh no, the student loan servicing curator of the Maslow An Collection. vived by two sons and a daughter. and four grandchildren. center found me!" My second thought against the norm, giving up the was, “Dam, a homework assignment!” 9-5, company car, and expense is a professional stand-up c.r-:,-d= v •. Then 1 did some self-reflection: account. Yet, 1 see a payoff in the end. performs regularly in New lorfc. Las Richard, and five children. Thelma (Deane) Berger died Wilkes-Barre. She is survived by her husband. Louis, a daughter, and a son. Abram Nesbitt III died December 27, Dorothy Tosh died August 15, 2004. For 2003. A memorial service was held at more than 20 years she was an execu­ William L. Conyngham died January St. Stephens Episcopal Church, tive secretary with the Pennsylvania 19,2004. William was a Trustee Wilkes-Barre, in June. State Employment Bureau in the Emeritus of Wilkes University. After Wilkes-Barre office. She is survived by serving in active duty in the United Senator Frank J. O’Connell died States Navy. William spent the next 50 January 31, 2004. Frank owned and years as secretary-treasurer of Eastern operated the Kingston House and Supply Company and Hillside Farms. Columbia Catering, and served in the Inc. He is survived by his five children Pennsylvania Senate for eight years. He and 12 grandchildren. is survived by his son and two daugh­ ters. Peter E. Edford,Jr., died July 10, 2004. 28 The point is, you didn't want to be a tion of what is now Schiowitz Hall on He was a chemistry technician for the Anthony Perugino died January 12, Duplan Silk Mill and later a structural 2004. He owned and operated steel worker. He is survived by his two Perugino’s Villa and Tony Peruginos daughters, seven grandchildren, and Restaurant. He was past president of four great-grandchildren. UNICO and was a judge at boxing matches. He is survived by his son, Thomas Graham, Jr. died April 1, 2004. Anthony, Jr., three grandchildren, and a son and three daughters. 1>I \\ No matter what generation you grew I chose! Life of the uncle/godfather. It took some time for me to go Dave Russo graduated from UiLte in L-9_: with a BA. in communicarian studies. H_ Heck, how many people even heard of Angeles, Atlantic City; and Las Vegas. up in, you are told to choose your career for love, not money. Yet, how Ray Romano until five years ago? He Dave thanks DrJane Ehnes-CrahaLL and. had been on the stand-up circuit for Coach John G. Reese. many people actually do diis? You go to college, and say, “I wanna be a doc­ more than 20 years. tor! What, twelve years of college? How about a nurse’s aide?” My friends, true and ultimate happi­ ness takes sacrifice and a litde mental instability. Get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion? Wm an award? tarn a degree? pen a business? Retire? If you have, fill in yourfellow alumni on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, go to www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASSnoteS. and fill out the form. If you would like to send your note please mail to: CLAssnotes Alumni Relations Office Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 E-mail your news items, story ideas feedback, or anything else you want to say, to alumni@wilkes.edu. I hank you for staying in touch' �WILKES UNIVERSITY � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f801e50058a0e34c632583bd5012039e.pdf ab8b63e1e5bb9fa4ed3fb1a9da23dba2 PDF Text Text �WILKEStODWODSS VOLUME ELEVEN, ISSUETWO A transformation in £«SsedUCati°" BY DR. TIM GILMOUR - WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour VP for Advancement Dr. Paul Adams (Interim) Features ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Spotlight: Director Stacy Smulowitz '93 10 Emily Gabardi is ready for her future Events Manager Michelle Diskin '95 i' I . _ ROM THE TIME I MET JAY SIDHU AT A WILKES BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING early in my tenure, I knew that he would be an extraordinary member At | that meeting, he helped the board understand the need to change its governance approaches to bring them more into line with best corporate practice. And he asked me to meet with him to discuss a larger role for him in supporting Wilkes I approached our meeting with some modest ideas about how we could work together to improve our existing business program. But Jay had bigger plans. That's what 1 soon discovered about Jay: he is the consummate visionary He has a broader view of his company, he has a broader view of his industry'; he has a broad­ er sense of his purpose in life. During our meeting jay alluded to the fact that other universities had been courting him for help in developing post-baccalaureate business education pro­ grams. I was delighted to leam that Jays response to them was “if I'm going to do anything significant in this direction, I will be doing it for Wilkes University.” Jay went on to tell me that he hoped to make a “transformational” gift to Wilkes, one that would help us propel the University to greater prominence and influence in the regional, national and international education communities. In April 2003, he made good on that promise, committing with Sovereign Bank a total of S3 million to establish a new school of business. In recognition of the gift, the University’s Board of Trustees voted to name the new entity’ the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. But the truly remarkable thing about Jay’s commitment to Wilkes is that it has gone way’ bey’ond his generous financial support. He has been wholly involved in the development of the School, offering resources from Sovereign Bank as well as his own ideas to create a distinctive program. The result will be an extraordinary business leadership curriculum that will be the best of its land in the nation. Through it all Jay’s concern for our students and recognition of the role they wi Special Assistants Dean George Ralston Bud Kresge Cover Story: 12 Behind the Sidhu School of Business & Leadership ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President William Tarbart '70 First Vice President Garfield Jones 72 SecondVice President Gary Williams 72 M’82 Secretary Jennifer Carey '83 Sports: 18 Alumni in Sports Communications Spotlight: 20 Rosenn Lecture: LJnaging Intellect Treasurer Tracy Goryeb-Zarola '90 UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Director, Alumni Relations Stacy Smulowitz '93 Director, Marketing Communications Vaughn A. Shinkus '91 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Associate Editors Monica Cardenas '04 Jean Pall Michelle Diskin '95 Contributing Writers Kyla Campbell '03 Patricia Boyie Heaman '61 Sections 2 Association News 6 On Campus 22 Class Notes 28 In Memoriam 29 Afterthoughts Christine Tondnck '98 Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Curtis Salonick Photography Mattlin Photographies Michael PTouey Printing Unigraphic Color Corporation play in the future has been unfailing. After graduating from the Wilkes MBA pro gram in 1973Jay was recruited for the “opportunity of a lifetime as a banking executive under alumnus Reese Jones. His motivation has been to ensure t business school graduates are as sought after as he was. for the Sidhu School Through his gifts of time, talent and treasure jay’s vision and passion for Wilkes’ educational mission are having a lasting impact future. What he has given us has truly been transformational. If I VOLUME ELEVEN. ISSUETWO Wrkes Juraversty G an independent mstfjwn cl r.-ghcr coucason tfcaca'x-d to academe ard int<*SecMi tpse'ooce m the' tuts, sconces, and ptotessonal programs The Urwersty prcMdes ns studentswth the wpeiiorco end eduo ton necessary ta career end ntetectiBl owetpment as v.vl as for pcrscnc! gwil'. engender:; a sense of values and ovc respcru.it.ty. end encourages its students to wj-ccmc the ucpwiun.. es and clra eng-, a cl a d. .erso cod contnuaL f/ triangjig world. The U^crr.-ty onhanci -> The trad ton of stror <g student facuflv intoactora m al ns programs, uwkis and ruwns ojau.xi.ntj peeps m cwry segment of the University, and fosters n sdtu ol cuo(s;rat:cn. comi nunty hmMment, end rdvouji respect wthrn tl «3 entire Unvc-rpty COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTLIN PHOTOGRAPHICS 1 �AssocwTOUiews ASSOCIATION news Upcoming Events and Programs June 5th — Hall of Fame Luncheon 11 a.m., Rm. 214,2nd Fl., Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center 12:30 p.m., Ballroom, 2nd fl., Henry Student Center 28th — John Chwalek Open Noon, Wyoming Valley Country Club 29th — Parent's Only Panel at Orientation,Time TBA I _ PICTURED AT A RECENT RECEPTION ARE: WILLIAM '52 AND CONNIE UMPHRED AND FLORENTINE O’HOP July Alumni Association Scholarship Awarded Wilkes Junior Sarah Williams, a Wilkes-Barre resident, was awarded the Alumni Association Scholarship on April 17. Sarah is a Psychology major and has been involved in clubs and organizations such as Programming Board, Campus Interfaith. Community Service, IRHC and is co-president of the Sociology/Criminology Club. She is a lifeguard at the YMCA and will be a camp counselor at the YMCA’s Camp Kresge this summer. Sarah will serve as a resident assistant during her senior year. She is the daughter of Cecilia Rudolph Williams 73 and sister of Dr. Carrie Williams Timko 96.1*1 28th — BUJC Ladies Luncheon to remember Dr. Norma SangiulianoTyburski 11 a.m.. Ballroom, 2nd fl., Henry Student Center August 28th — Freshman Move-ln Noon-3 p.m. October S-lOth — Homecoming 2004 For more information, participate in any of the above events, or for the most up-to-date calendar, please contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-W1LKES-U (945-5378), ext. 4132. October 8-10, 2004 Although memories of cheering in the stands of football games at Ralston Field and walking through campus on crisp fall days may seem far away, Homecoming 2004 at Wilkes University is just around the comer! The Wilkes University Alumni Association has planned a weekend full of fun and memorable events from Friday October 8 to Sunday October 10,2OO4.This year's of The Beacon staff, the BUJC Flyboys and members of the field hockey team.The Orientation,Time TBA 2 p.m.. Bar Anticipation HomecominG Homecoming reunion groups include class years ending in 4s and 9s, members 13th — Parent's Only Panel at 17th — Beach Bash WILKES UNIVERSITY Alumni Association is pleased to announce a number of new additions and excit­ President Visits Florida In February, Wilkes President Tim Gilmour visited alumni in Florida. Everyone had a wonderful time meeting with old friends and making new ones. One reception was held in Ponte Vedra at the home of Alumni Association President Bill Tarban 70. Others took place in St. Petersburg, sponsored by Roger Rolfe; in Naples sponsored by Susan Liberski; and in Delray Beach. I* I Alumni Association Offers Trip to Yankees Game Join the Alumni Association for a day of fun at Yankee Stadium. The Association is sponsoring a bus trip to the Yankeesjuly 10 Old-Timers’ Day game against Tampa Bay. The trip costs S50, including the ticket for the game and bus ride from Wilkes-Barre. The bus will depart at 8 a.m. from the ing enhancements to Homecoming weekend, including the popularTailgateTent, a Wyoming Valley Mall. Game festivities begin at 2:30 p.m.; first pitch is at 4:05 p.m. For more information, contact Mary Ann Luton at luton@wilkcs.cdu or (570)408-4130. Make your reservations quickly before tickets sell out. 1*1 Parents-Only Panel at Orientation The Alumni Association is seeking alumni volunteers to engage in panel discussions with parents of incoming Wilkes students during Freshman Orientation this summer. Volunteers will help facilitate Parents-Only Panels, which arc aimed at welcoming parents to the Wilkes community. Sessions will be held on June 29 and July 13 in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. To participate, contact Michelle Diskin ’95, Alumni Events Manager, byJune 24. Email diskin@wilkes.edu or call 1-800-945-5378, ext 4134. 1'1 more family-friendly environment and a revamped Saturday evening in the Ballroom. On Saturday afternoon, mingle with fellow alumni and current students over food, drinks and fun in theTailgateTent. For an entry fee of $10 you will get a Wilkes mug and entry into the tent, where you can find lots of Lionshead, food and other goodies. After cheering the Colonels on to a victory, the festivities will continue in the Henry Student Center Ballroom. Join friends and classmates for a night of food, music and memories and celebrate your years at Wilkes University. WITH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER SARAH WILLIAMS IS MICHELLE DISKIN '95. EVENTS MANAGER. ALUMNI OFFICE. The weekend will also include annual favorites like the Alumni GolfTournament at IremTemple, the President's Breakfast and the Friday Night Frolic. So, start planning now to come back to campus for Homecoming Weekend 2004. If you are interested in receiving monthly e-mails with news and events happening at Wilkes University, send your e-mail address to alumni@wilkcs.cdu, or complete the enrollment form at www.wilkes.cdu/alumni/info. Please call the Alumni Office at 408-4134 with any questions or to make reservations. For current information, check out www.wiikes.edu/alumni/homecoming.We look forward to seeing you! 4 5 �GATHERING INTHE COURTYARD OF GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS WILKES SENIOR MONICA CARDENAS (CENTER! WITH FRIENDS SHE MET ABROAD. STUDENTS ADMIRETHE GOTHIC BEAUTY OF CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL, ENGLAND. j Expanding their horizons BY MONICA CARDENAS '04 Learning overseas has proven to be an extremely powerful experience for many students atWilkes over the years, students who have visited Spain, Australia, England and Italy have had rich experiences that have shaped their future. 6 R. PAOLA BIANCO-SOBEJANO. V Wilkes Study Abroad I J Advisor, notes that each year, approximately 15 stu­ dents spend either a semester, a sum­ mer or a month abroad. “The courses are not always related to the student's particular field, but the experience is valuable,” she says. “The culture, lifestyle and mentality leach us about ourselves, and how Americans are per­ ceived.” She stresses that students must be immersed in a culture for a period of time to gain the full value of a study abroad program. In one Wilkes study abroad pro­ gram, students can earn six credits in Spain, with four days in Paris, France. Including airfare and meals, the cost is only S3,195. As Bianco points out, some programs abroad are even less expensive than American courses. There are also other options. This year, as part of a combined undergrad- uate and graduate business course, 47 students loured Europe in a week’s time. ‘‘With the undergraduate course, the purpose is to create a learning experi­ ence to facilitate the student under­ standing of the international business environment. We examined dynamic environmental influences on interna­ tional consumers, markets, and economies," said Dr. Wagiha Taylor, Professor of International Business and Economics. The graduate experience is much more intense. “The purpose of the graduate course was to create a global learning experience using Western Europe as a medium to facilitate the student understanding the global busi­ ness environment,” adds Taylor. “Presentations, discussions, travel, observations, and projects provided the opportunity to demonstrate the stu­ dents knowledge.” The itinerary for this course was extensive. Students visited Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy with stays in cities such as Frankfurt, Rothenburg, Munich, Venice and Verona. Upon return to the United States, students prepared presentations based on their experiences. According to Taylor, “learning is most effective when students are actively involved and responsible for the experience." And that experience has proven invaluable. The only complaint BiancoSobejano can remember hearing is, “I wish I could have stayed longer.” Il I "The courses are not always related to the student's particular field, but the experience is valuable.The culture, lifestyle and mentality teach us about ourselves, and how Americans are perceived?' DR. PAOLA BIANCO-SOBEJANO 7 �oNcampus oNcampus Students give of themselves DURING AN ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK TRIPTO MIAMI, FLORIDA, WILKES STUDENTS PAIRED UP WITH LITTLE FRIENDS OFTHE ELDERLY, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS RELIEVE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS AMONG THE ELDERLY. EIGHT STUDENTS VOLUNTEERED AT A SENIOR CENTER, DELIVERED MEALS AND VISITED HOMEBOUND SENIORS. % % t OLUNTEER SERVICETOTHE t community has always been part of the Wilkes culture. ww This year, Wilkes students strengthened that commitment through senice in the classroom and programs such as REACH, and VITA. According to Gail Minichiello, Wilkes’ Coordinator of Community Senice, “students gain practical experience while helping and meeting people. Because many students are not from the area, service offers them a way to know the community and connect with them.” While most opportunities to volun­ teer occur outside the classroom, there are times when senice is integrated into a course, as in Dr. Michelle Anthony’s Composition 101 class. Anthony, an assistant professor of English, said, “students have to donate their time to at least three different charitable organizations a minimum of 8 six times, for a total of 18 hours during the semester. They may work any­ where that serves the homeless in some way—soup kitchens, shelters, even local animal shelters. “After each volunteer experience, stu­ dents must write a one-page response to their time with the population, record­ ing their thoughts and reactions to the part that stood out most for diem.” Why make sendee a component of the classroom? Anthony believes it helps increase reliability in students’ writing, and teaches everyone some­ thing. “My courses tend toward the civic-minded anyway, and it was get­ ting so that I was constantly gearing discussion toward the disenfranchised of America. So I thought—isn’t this hypocritical? We can talk in the class­ room about issues, but we can’t really know until we are in situations our­ selves.” The class of 21 students was slightly <" ’ ’ resistant at first, but they arc begin­ ning to appreciate the value of the experience,” says Anthony. “It's a joy to read students’ response papers as they open up to new experiences with unfamiliar populations.” Minichiello points out that there are two groups on campus dedicated to serving the community. The Student Community Service Council and Circle K, the college organization of Kiwanis, actively look for opportunities to help in the community, including spending lime with the elderly or helping under­ privileged children with homework at Head Start or McGlynn Learning Center. However, Minichiello adds that there are many other groups on campus that make volunteerism part of their mis­ sion and help with Red Cross blood drives, St. Vincent DePaul kitchen and food drives, among many others. Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is heavily involved with die REACH program.The group meets with families monthly for dinner, followed by a counseling session in finance. Odier volunteers play with the children, help with homework, and engage in other learning activities. This year, the University hosted two alternative spring break trips. The first was to Miami, Florida, where volun­ teers worked in a senior center and vis­ ited homebound senior citizens. The second trip was to Brazil, where volun­ teers worked with children and helped with construction. Another way Wilkes serves the sur- rounding community while students gain practical experience is through VITA. This 20-year-old program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, allows junior accounting majors to put their knowledge to the test while help­ ing those who cannot afford an accountant. Cynthia Chisarick, C.PA. an associ­ ate professor of accounting and busi­ ness administration, serves as faculty coordinator for the program, which is offered in conjunction with the IRS and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Not all volunteerism on campus is directed through the University. Kristopher Fayock ’04 has been a Big Brother for almost three years. “I first got the idea to join Big Brothers/Big Sisters from the encour­ agement of my high school biology teacher. I wasn't able to join during high school, but once 1 got to Wilkes, I was able to." said Fayock. Because of his dedication to his “lit­ tle brother” and many other volunteer activities, Fayock earned the John J. Chwalek Scholarship, which is given to an “outstanding individual with a strong academic record who has been involved in student life, has provided leadership on campus and in the com­ munity, motivated others and exhibits the potential for success." But with busy academic and extra­ curricular schedules, how do students find time and motivation to help others? According to Fayock, “I volunteer because 1 enjoy helping others. I am fortunate with what my family has been able to provide for me, so I try to help others that may be less fortunate. 1 enjoy the feeling that 1 might be mak­ ing a difference in someone’s life." I■ I Urban Center names director T« GRANTON NATIVETERI OOMS has been named executive m director of the new Joint Urban Studies Center. The Center is a collaborative endeavor sup­ ported by the area’s five colleges and universities: College Misericordia, King’s College, Luzerne County Community College, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes University. Ooms returns to Northeastern Pennsylvania from Riverside, California, where for six years she served as executive director of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and the Inland Empire Tourism Council. She has also served as its pres­ ident and chief executive officer since 1997. Ooms managed the organiza­ tion’s eight operating divisions and multiple contracts and grants. As executive director, Ooms will work with government officials, com- munity members and economic devel­ opment partners to conduct research and develop inclusive plans that lead to smart economic growth. In addition, she wall design leadership development and community sendee opportunities for students from each of the partner institutions. The Center is funded by more than $1 million in contributions from the colleges, local businesses, foundations, community leaders and civic organiza­ tions, including a $300,000 challenge grant from Wilkes alumnus and University trustee William P. Montague ’68. Ooms, whose husband, Phil and sons Timothy and Douglas wall accom­ pany her back to the region, said, “1 am delighted to be coming home and to be able to make a contribution to the future of Northeastern Pennsylvania. This is truly such a special place, and I know that working together, we can create opportunities so that my sons will want to stay here when they're grown.” The Center opened March 20. Wilkes University will manage the Center and serve as a temporary location until per­ manent office space can be established in downtown Wilkes-Barre. I* I JOINT URBAN STUDIES CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORTER1 OOMS SPEAKS AT A RECENT NEWS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCING HER APPOINTMENT. Urbanstudies 9 �sporlight SPO “I have learned to surround myself with great people, because the people you’re surrounded by have a great impact on you.” EMILY GABARDI '04 Jill of all trades Finding herse’f on the brink of the business world, Emily Gabardi has all the tools she needs to succeed. BY MONICA CARDENAS '04 HesntEWUMUG. McGowan Scholar, the go_ to girl for Wdkes Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE), and even helped develop plans for the newJoy 5. Sidhu School of Business and 1 i-adersh.jp. To top it off. she has a resume crammed with experi- With all those accomplishments, vou might think senior Emily Gabardi has earned the right to brag. But Emily prefers to credit those around her. "In my time atWilkes, I have learned to surround myself with great people, because the people you're sur­ rounded by have a great impact on you." said the business administra­ tion major. A May 2004 graduate, Gabardi says she will miss Wilkes in more ways than one. "My academic advisor, Dr. Alves, has been with me since freshman year, assuring me I can do anything I put my mind to. Dr. Alves and many others 10 have helped me become the person 1 am today." Gabardi has tried almost everything in her field. As an admissions telecoun­ selor for Wilkes, she honed her persua­ sive speaking abilities, and later put them to the test when she successfully solicited a grant in support of REACH, a local community service program that provides help for low-income families. She has immersed herself in business in every way possible, including working nearly 20 hours a week at the University's Small Business Development Center. And before all this, she marketed various newsletters to senior business executives as pan of the College Internship Program. Then there is her work for Golden Technologies in Old Forge, Pa. Gabardi designed and executed a quality assur­ ance survey for the company’s top 1,000 customers, compiling the data and ulti­ mately presenting the results to compa­ ny representatives. But Gabardi cites her internship at Anhur J. Gallagher & Company in Wayne. N.J. as the most influenual. She prepared proposals, gadrered data, accompanied producers on sales calls, interacted with clients, negotiated with underwriters and participated in depart­ mental meetings and brainstorming sessions. Gabardi says that all intern­ ships provide valuable experience, but this one allowed her to use her skills as part of a group of students from around the country. “My internship with Gallagher was an eye-opener for me," said Gabardi. I was among students from a select group of colleges and represented one of the few small, private universities. Yet I felt I knew the same if not more than the others.” It may be obvious that Gabardi is a champion of her alma mater, but the new Sidhu School of Business and Leadership certainly adds to her attrac­ tion. In fact, at the unveiling of the new School, Gabardi admitted a small desire to do it all over again. “My favorite part of die business division at Wilkes is the fact that I can interact with faculty and fellow class­ mates. What is wonderful about the new school is dial this interaction will be taken to an even greater level.” Nonetheless, Gabardi is ready to enter the business world. “In the end, Wilkes University has helped me believe in myself. The classes, the experiences, the opportunities, and the people have been second to none. I’ve certainly exceeded my goals. Wilkes has enabled me to become an independent person who is not afraid to think ‘outside the box.’ I will enter the ‘real-world’ with con­ fidence knowing I’ve received and experienced nothing but the best from Wilkes University.” I*I light ��covERStory Sidhu was soon privy to high level dealings of the banking industry, attend­ ing bound meetings and sitting in on mcigcr and acquisition talks. Withinfour years, he was named lice President of Corporate Strategy. He was just 25. Today, Sidhu is President, CEO and Chainnan of Reading-based Sovereign Bank and Sovereign Bankcorp. Under his leadership, the bank has experienced remarkable success, growing through sev­ eral smart acquisitions in the northeast­ ern U.S. into a S-iO billionfinancial institution positioned as the third largest bank headquartered in Pennsy lvania and the thiid largest in New England. Those who knew Sidhu while he was a student at Wilkes are not surprised by his extraordinary success. He was “studious, serious and thorough,” says President Emeritus Robert Capin, who taught Sidhu managerial accounting. “He w as eager to advance as quickly as possible, ” he says, adding that Sidhu neverforgot the people at Wilkes who helped him get where he is. “I saw him at an event recently,” recalled Capin, “and it was as if we had never lost touch through all theses ears. Relationships are obviously very important to him.” Sidhu demonstrates that commitment through his senice on the University’s board of trustees. He has been a trustee since 1996, and now serves as chainnan of the University 's audit committee. He also has been an extremely generous financial supporter. Last year, he pledged 51 -5 million to expand and reshape the University's business program, and added a matching $1.5 million from Sovereign Bank to create an executive education program. Taken together, the gift is the largest from an alumnus in the universi­ ty's 70-year history. In recognition of his generosity and his 14 covERStory accomplishments in business and leader­ ship, the Wilkes board of tnistees has named the new program theJay Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. The schools emphasis on leadership directly emanates from Sidhu's vision of what leaders can be. He champions a value-based approach known as “authen­ tic leadership,” which is founded on prin­ ciples of emotional intelligence: truthfulness, an absence of defensiveness and sincere empathy. Those qualities, combined with an intense personal drive that is channeled into professional accomplishment, are more important to leadership than IQ, Sidhu believes. In February, Willies University Director of Marketing Communications, Vaughn Shinkus visited with Sidhu in his Wy omissing home to leant more about the leadership vision that will characterize Sidhu School graduates. Sidhus wife, Sherry, offered an additional perspective on thefamily life of a hard-charging leaderJay and Sherry have two children: Sammy, an MBA student in the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and Luvleen, who will begin classes at either Yale or Harvard this Fall. The Sidhus’ humility is evident as they talk about their accomplishments and the factors that motivate them to give bach to society. “Its awkward to see how much attention people are paying to our contri­ bution, ” said Jay. “We see it as our duty. ” The interview began with further dis­ cussion of the gift. WILKES UNIVERSE: Why choose to make such a substantial gift to Wilkes University? jay sidhu: Its obvious that Wilkes and I have a special connection. Wilkes did so much for me and gave me the opportunity to be where I am today. Also, I think you want to make an investment where you can have the greatest impact. There is compatibility in our approach on what it takes to suc­ ceed. Our vision is that its not just devel­ opment of intellectual curiosity that matters, its development of the whole individual, through emotional intelli­ gence, intellectual skills, and passion. wu: Do you agree that leadership is somethingyou are bom with, or can it be cultivated? JS: The kinds of experiences you have in life from your childhood have a significant impact on your overall emo­ tional security. That’s why some people say that leadership is inborn. But it’s experience in life that helps you under­ stand yourself and helps you see your strengths, your weaknesses, helps you develop confidence, helps you develop your ability to have relationships with other people, helps you understand how you are perceived and how the moods of other people can have an impact. All these qualities put together is what gives you the edge. WU: Is that the essence ofAuthentic Leadership? js: That is correct. Its something one is usually not bom with-—it needs to be taught. What we are trying to do (in establishing the Sidhu School) is to cre­ ate an atmosphere where students will develop self-awareness, self-confi­ dence, relationship-building skills. The bottom line is, we ought to help them become more well-rounded individuals so that they can tackle any kind of problem in any kind of situation. wu: How will Wilkes know if we are being successful? Js: 1 think that in five to ten years when our graduates are out of school and they come back and say Wilkes made a difference in my life,’ we’ll know we’re successful. We re not just talking about giving them the skills to help them get their first job. wu: That's a long-term measure for someone who’s as driven for results as you are. JS: Well, success in business culture is not just quarter-to-quarter earnings. Its trying to build a company where mutual trust and respect truly prevail; a culture where key members see it as one of the best places to work. These are all long-term goals. But, of course, you can only have long-term success if you also perform well in the short term. wu: Given that you're so driven, how do you keep your life in balance? JS: My philosophy’ is that you are never truly in balance—you're always adjusting to improve the quality of your life. Balance is more of a state of mind. It is very hard to try to balance your business life and your home life, for example. But the truth is, I just can't see how people can succeed without having a great partner. That’s why 1 give credit to Sherry’ in helping to truly balance our priorities, helping raise healthy children, helping to keep me, sort of, in check. wu: Sheny, is that how y ou see your role in this partnership? sherry sidhu: It does balance it out because he is driven to do his best at his work and 1 am driven to do my best at home. Because he’s so energetic, there's no such dung as sitting back and relaxing. So rite children can relax with me and they can be on the go with him. (laughs) wu: Do you see these same qualities in Sammy and Luvleen? ss: Yes, they are both also great achievers. wu: That must bringyou tremendous satisfaction. js: Yes, no question. Sammy is—for­ tunately—much more mature than I was at his age. They are both self-aware and goal-driven, and it is wonderful when others say’ how well they handle themselves. True success for both of us is really to see how developed emotion­ ally and spiritually they are. Thats the ultimate success for any parent. wu: You yourself achieved tremendous success at a very young age. What allowed you to make such rapid progress? js: A couple of things. One is that you never look at a challenge as how difficult it is. If there is a w'ay it can be done, find a way to do it. Another is that you should always try7 to go beyond what is expected of you. Also, you should always try to do the best with the job that is in front of you. rather than thinking about what you would be doing if you had your boss's job. I see so many young people make fatal mistakes because they are worrving about those one or two opportuni­ ties ahead of them. They put all their energy into why they cant get it done because of 'so and so.' You will con­ stantly have challenges in life, but you have to look at life as an opportunitv to excel and meet those challenges and consider them learning experiences. That is what builds self-satisfaction and self-confidence. .And self confidence is so critical—self confidence balanced with humility. wu: What would v cur advice be to someone who is about to graduate front a bachelor s degree program and strike out on their own' 1S �covERStory js: First of all, it’s a great pan of your life that you should enjoy. Don’t forget to do that. But a couple of otlier things, too. One is have a vision, have a dream of what you want to be, what you would like to achieve in life. Second, try always to look at any­ thing and everything you are doing and the challenges that you have as an opportunity. Finally, I would say try your best to have mentors. Success in business especially comes from your pushing yourself while somebody is pulling you. All successful leaders are looking for others who can succeed with them. wu: How much of the way you live and the way you nin the business reflects your spirituality? JS: There is no question about it. We were both brought up in disciplined environments, and we were botli brought up whereby we were driven to excel in anything and everything we strived to do. At the same time we were encouraged to be learners and to be respectful of other people. At Sovereign, our belief is that it is absolutely essential and critical to have mutual trust and respect, it is absolute­ ly essential and critical to follow up on what you say, it is absolutely essential and critical to have open and honest communication, it is absolutely critical to be aware of our strengths as well as our weaknesses and to be able to talk as freely about our weaknesses as we can about our strengths. Because that is the only way you have continuous improvement. Everyone has weakness­ es. But we are striving to have a culture where we talk about our screw-ups with equal enthusiasm as we talk about our achievements. wu.- How have corporate governance 16 covERStory 1M scandals impacted the way you do business? js-. The problems that have emerged in the corporate world are out of arro­ gance, out of lack of self-awareness. Where communication systems are not open and honest. Where authentic leadership doesn’t exist. Where truth­ fulness is not encouraged at all. That creates an environment where you are significantly exposed to risk. Nobody is intentionally dishonest, they just justify their activities as being above anybody’s ability’ to catch them. That’s what I mean when I say they are not as self-aware.To me integrity and honesty are the result of your being self-aware about your principles and beliefs. It’s not something that you can just leant from a textbook. wu: Much has been made about the possibility of acquisition of Sovereign; What are the things that you would need to evaluate if that became a possibility? js: I think you need to look at what is in the best interest of all stakeholders in the shon-term and long-term. In a free enterprise system you have to earn the right to remain an independent company. Companies that are built to last are those that have a culture that goes beyond the individuals in the company. They have a culture of con­ tinuous improvement. So, if truly we believe that it is better for us to be aligned with someone else because it adds to our strengths and overcomes our weaknesses, it makes sense. But at the same time, our principle is to look at both the long term and short term. I hope we can create a company in Sovereign that can be built to last. Where leadership truly becomes a sus­ tainable competitive advantage, and can be one of the best companies to work for. We know we are no way there—we see ourselves as a good company but not a great company yet. wu: What can students at Wilkes leant from the Sidhu story? ss: I can only say from my experience of bringing up my children. Not every­ one comes from a background of con­ venience and comfort. Sometimes motivation comes from the lack of something. You need motivation to change things, to do things. A lot of that is evident in Jay’s background, because he did not come from a background of extreme luxury. That gave him the will—the determination—to change tilings. You really do need to work very hard in life to achieve anything. JS: The traits of an emotionally and spiritually healthy individual are the same traits of an emotionally and spiri­ tually healthy organization. And spiri­ tuality is not only a way of getting success but also developing humility, a concern for others, a love, universal principles that makes you authentic. And that’s why we consider it to be an important pan of personal and profes­ sional goals. Ill The Sidhu School difference: Personal development BY MONICA CARDENAS ’04 \\ //\\ B henthe new jays. \\// Bus*ness and ■F W& Leadership was announced in April 2003, it promised to bring great advancements to the business curriculum. Since tlien, Wilkes’ business faculty have been reshaping the curriculum to enhance the Wilkes Business student’s experi­ ence and create graduates who are ready for anything. According to Business professor Dr. Anne Heineman Batory; “the biggest, most important change is the emphasis on leadership and on helping our stu­ dents to identify their strengths and nurture them through their four years.” This will be accomplished through the new Personal and Professional Development series (PPD). “It is the glue that holds the whole program together. It helps students understand their skills and strengths,” said Dr. Jeffery7 Alves, The Allan R Kirby; Jr. Professor of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The seven one-credit courses will be spread over students’ four years along with die general education courses. The difference lies in the fact that in previ­ ous years the general courses were completed in the first two years and die major courses in the last two. With this change, the new curriculum aims to make students more comfortable with continuous exposure to the different aspects of their education, including the liberal arts, sciences and business. Batory admits that the series is “a lot of w'ork on the pan of the student, but it is combined with the rest of the University curriculum—including developing writ­ ing, speaking, analytical skills.” The PPD series and general courses have been “bookended” with the fresh­ men experience and senior internship and capstone, said Alves. The freshmen year begins with an integrated manage­ ment experience in which students develop, finance and run a business over the course of a year with help from courses on entrepreneurship and accounting. The senior year internship has been combined with die capstone, while in the past the two have remained separate. According to Alves, “the first two years are awareness building, and by the end of the sophomore year, a learn­ ing plan is developed. The second two years build on the last two and look beyond college seriously. Students meet business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs and learn what’s really out there. They map out the next five to ten years of their lives.” Alves adds that adaptability to differ­ ent environments and an appreciation for diversity is also imperative. “Graduates will stand out if they’re comfortable in a multicultural environment.” An objective of the new cur­ riculum is to “increase international exposure, preferably with a semester abroad, or internship at a multi-nation­ al company,” said Alves. Perhaps one of the most important changes will be the emphasis on emo­ tional intelligence, a ver}' important attribute in a business professional. Simply stated, emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage emotion. Alves explains that an emo­ tionally intelligent person is aware of his own emotions and how they affect others, and also how others’ emotions affect him. “To me, emotional intelligence is being wadi the person you’re interact­ ing with. You need to understand the person so you can both benefit. You interpret emotion and then help them. You also need to identify your own feelings,” said Batory. The ultimate goal, of course, is to create graduates who are desirable to businesses today. According to Bator); “from my experience, professional businesses want a self-initiator, some­ one who is creative and innovative, learns and challenges.” With an emphasis on emotional intelligence, diversity and creativity the Sidhu School aims to do just that. l» I Freshman Experience PPD & General Education Senior Capstone/lnternship B W B Sidhu School of 17 �spoRTspage BY KYLA CAMPBELL 03 ‘l\\ //I I ANY DREAM OFWORKING ■ W 11 t ■ in the sports industry. ■ Il is not too often that ■ wF ■ the dream becomes a reality; but for five Wilkes graduates, it has. Eddie While ’80, Will Taylor 00. Matt Reitnour 01, David DiManino ’01, M’03, and Michael DaRe ’03 have all found success after studying Communications and graduating from Wilkes University. Though they have similar academic backgrounds, these five men are involved in very different aspects of the spons industry. White is the Vice-President of Team Properties and Sports Marketing for Reebok. He was the Director of Public Relations for Logo Athletic, a sports apparel company in Indianapolis, from 1989-2001. In 2001, Reebok purchased Logo Athletics, and White has remained with the company. He focuses on marketing and works with every NFL and NBA team. White found immediate success following his graduation from Wilkes in 1980. He was the Assistant Sports Information Director at Notre Dame from 1982-1986. White left the Fighting Irish to accept the position of Director of Public Relations for the Miami Dolphins from 1986-1989 before heading to Logo Athletics. “Wilkes gave me so many opportu­ nities, and Hl never forget dial,” said White, who received the Farley award in 2001. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to work on numerous levels of sports, and I’m able to do this as a result of Wilkes leaching me how to do a lol of things at the same time.'1 After walking around the Wilkes campus for four years with a camera seemingly attached to his shoulder, Taylor, a 2000 graduate, went on to work for NBA Entertainment as an edi­ tor and cameraman. As a high defini­ tion cameraman, Taylor has found himself filming both NBA and WNBA games, interviewing players and coach­ es, and covering press conferences in the New York/New Jersey area. Occasionally, he docs field shots for Inside Stuff, NBAAVNBA Action, and NBA TV. Taylors footage has aired nationally on NBC, ESPN, and NBA TV. He edits similar material for national broadcasts, including bumpers and teasers for various programs. In addition, Taylor works for Ferro Productions, the main production company for the New York Giants. “Working for the Giants is great because you’re a part of the team,” he said. “The best part about it for me is that I grew up a huge Giants fan, so this is like living a dream.” The Giants produce two television shows that air on New York’s MSG and FOX stations ever}' Sunday, and Taylor works on the studio crew as a camera operator. According to Taylor, the best experi­ ence of his early career was when he covered Michael Jordan returning to the NBA in a 2001 game against the New York Knicks. Graduating from Wilkes just one year after Taylor, Reitnour made his new home in Buffalo, NY working for Division 1 Canisius College. Serving as the Athletic Communications Assistant for the Canisius Griffins sports teams, he is the media contact for Griffins vol­ leyball, women’s basketball, softball, and men’s and womens cross-country teams. When Canisius hosted the first and second round of the NCAA men’s bas­ ketball tournament in March, Reitnour helped with media relations for the event. Last year, he was on the statisti­ cal crew for the NCAA Frozen Four, the D-I mens ice hockey champi­ onships. In 2003, he worked with S}Tacuse basketball at the NCAA East Regional Championships, which they won to advance to the final four. Reitnour earned his position after working in the Athletic Communications office at Canisius as a graduate assis­ tant for two years while earning his MS in Sports Administration. While Reitnour has found his niche at the collegiate level, his Wilkes class­ mate, DiManino, has found his with a professional sports team. DiMartino not only earned his undergraduate degree at Wilkes, but he also received his MBA while working as a graduate assistant in the University’s Sports Information Office. His work with the Colonels made for a smooth transition into working with the New York Jets. DiMartino served on the game day staff for the Jets during the 2003-2004 season, and he has been invited to return this fall to be a part of the statis­ tics and media relations crew. His game management experience provided him with the opportunity to meet every member of the Jets team and their coaching staff. DaRe, like White, has found his call­ ing in spons marketing. The 2003 Wilkes graduate has already found suc­ cess at a marketing firm, Alan Taylor Communications, located in down­ town Manhattan. Working as an Assistant Account Executive, DaRe is heavily involved in media relations and is currently work­ ing with seven different clients. Two of his clients are Diageo North America, the largest producer of alcohol in the world, and the U.S. Track and Field Team. DaRe has had the opportunity to meet several famous people and ath­ letes, including Marcus Allen, Franco Harris, Troy Aikman, and Terrell Davis, all of whom he worked with at the Superbow’l on February 1st. Although these graduates are work­ ing in very different areas of the sports industry, they each credit the education and experience they received at Wilkes for preparing them for a successful future. “With Wilkes being a smaller school, I was able to get quality, hands-on experience from day one. I was able to take part in more events as an undergraduate than most people get as a post-graduate intern,” said Reitnour. “The environment at Wilkes was a perfect setting for me to move toward my goal of working in the media relations field at the Division I or professional level.” li I 18 19 �sporlight sporlight The Max Rosenn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities: Monuments of Unaging Intellect Rosenn Lectures have included: tnthony Lewis ' ■ ■ ■ Edwin Newman. NBC News Correspondent Dr. Joseph J Sisko Former Under Seerelary of State Richard Schifter Deputy U S. Representative to the United Nat ns Henry Steele Commager. Historian- Bettina Gregory. ABC News Correspondent Malcolm Toon Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia. NinaTotenberg National Public Radio Lege1 Adairs Correspondent. Ambler H Moss, Jr . Former U.S Ambassador to Panama John Paul Stevens U S Supreme Court Justice T. Berry Brazleton. M D Pediatncran and Educator Leslie H Gelb New York Times Columnist, Tom J Parer. J.D. Professor of Law and International Relations Dons Kearns Goodwin Pulitzer Pure Winning Author Hon A Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Chief Judge Emeritus of the U S Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Senator Paul Simon of Winois Moms Dees. Civil Rights Attorney Southern Poverty Law Center Hon Abner J. Mikva Distinguished Visiting Professor of Law BY PATRICIA BOYLE HEAMAN '61 University of Illinois. David Halberstam Putitzer Prize Winning Journalist ■ Norman Mailer. Pulitzer Prize Winning Novelist Fareed Zakaria. Journalist and Foreign Affairs This is the second in a series offeatures that highlights gifts that have made lasting contributions to our academic and community life. I HE UNITED STATES H Courdiouse on die comer of ■ West South and South Main LI Streets in Wilkes-Barre is a mas­ sively impressive tribute to the Honorable Max Rosenn, SeniorJudge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, in whose honor it is named. The grand facade that domi­ nates the busy streets below and the ele­ gantly austere interior, in which Judge Rosenns chambers and extensive library’ bespeak his devotion to the law, are fit­ ting reminders of the many contribu­ tions the Judge has made to his profession and to the community in which he and his late wife, Tillie, have lived virtually all of their lives. The Judges delight in a very' different kind of tribute, however, was obvious as he recently’ recalled with pleasure the establishment and history of the Max Rosenn Lectures in Law and Humanities, the series that has brought the University and the community a host of distinguished speakers on topics of both contemporary impor­ tance and enduring value. The lecture series was established in 1980 through an endowment by the Judges former law clerks, family members, partners in his former law firm of Rosenn, Jenkins, and Greenwald, and friends to mark the tenth anniver­ sary of his sendee on the appellate court. Former President Robert S. Capin recalls the carefully kept secret planning that led to the surprise announcement of the gift to be administered by Wilkes: “1 don’t remember ever before seeing Max Rosenn wanting for words, but he was speechless when Joe Savitz (a partner in his law firm and Wilkes trustee), Harold Rosenn (the Judge’s brother), and about 25 to 30 of his former law clerks and their spouses gathered at the President’s house to present this token of their esteem and affection.” Judge Rosenn confirmed his utter sur­ prise and adds “nothing could have pleased me more” than this gift, which “has given me a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction and has become a great treasure for the University and the com­ munity” Since the initial gift, the endow- 23rd Annual Rosenn Lecture Held on April 25 Expert; Robin Wright. Journalist and Foreign Affairs Expert ment has I1 grown over the years through the continuing generosity of more than 70 for­ mer clerks, family, and friends who regard die lectures as a fitting way to honor the Judge and convey their love and respect for him. Judge Rosenn believes the series has attracted “some of die finest lecturers and outstanding perj sonalities in the country” A largely because of the network of friends, colleagues, and family that he and people at Wilkes have connected with to make the lecture an annual event that fills the Dane Center for Performing Arts. Supreme Coun Justice John Paul Stevens and ChiefJudge Emeritus A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., of the U5 Coun of Appeals for the Third Circuit came as personal fnends and col­ leagues ofJudge Rosenn. Henry’ Steele Commager, distinguished historian and pro­ fessor of history’ al Amherst College, was a former teacher io Keith Rosenn, the Judges son. His other son. Dr. Daniel W. Rosenn. provided the connection that attracted Dr. T. Berry' Brazleton, one of the nations foremost pediatricians. Judge Rosenn notes that former President Christopher N. Breiscth, who called the Rosenn lecture “the highlight of our academic year at Wilkes University.” made connections with Senator Paul Simon of Illinois and presidential biographer Dons Kearns Goodwin, w'ho lectured at Wilkes days before she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. Dr. J Michael Lennon, former Vice-President for Academic Affairs, was responsible for attracting Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Norman Mailer. In recent years. President Joseph (Tim) Gilmour has helped to bring scholars and journalists spe­ cializing in current foreign affairs to appreciative audiences. Representative Paul J. Kanjorski aptly stated at the rededication of the Max Rosenn Courthouse that “It is eminently appropriate that this community asset is named after Judge Rosenn, a man who has enriched our community with his time, energy, intellect, and love.” The courthouse indeed stands as a monument to Judge Rosenns many’ accomplishments and contributions. Yet as the poet William Buller Yeats WTote in “Sailing io Byzantium,” the pursuit of wisdom leads us to seek “monuments of unaging intellect” that endure when even die most solid of physical monuments crumble. Such unaging monuments remind us of values that transcend our limited lime and place in the world.. And certainly the Rosenn Lecture, by bringing us speakers whose wisdom on subjects ranging from history; politics, law. literature, economics, international relations, and civil rights to nurturing our chil­ dren, continues to build a lasting monument tojudge Max Rosenns devotion to the values represented by law and the humanities. J Yale Law School professor Amy Chua presented this year's Rosenn Lecture on Sunday, April 25. She discussed her best­ selling book “World On Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global Instability," which explores the implica­ tions of exporting western-style democ­ racy and free market economics to areas where ethnic minorities have major con­ trol over wealth, production, and trade. This occurs while ethnic majorities, if employed at all, work for low wages in poor conditions with little hope of escap­ ing morally and physically debilitating poverty, she said. Chua's thesis is based in part on the personal experience of her family, who were part of the small, very wealthy entre­ preneurial Chinese minority that has dominated and controlled the economy of the Philippines since it achieved inde­ pendence from the United States in 1946, inciting resentment and violence from the overwhelmingly Filipino majority. 20 21 �CLASsnotes 1968 1971 Verizon in Wilkes-Barre. She resides in Joe Slntmiski was ptvliioled lo Paul S. Blown Is mi adjunct professor at Stephen Brando is a national recruitment Hanover Township, Pa, with children University, State College, Pa. She is part of the nursing faculty at Penn State rescnivll hllow at L vice Industries. the University of New I lampshirc at coordinator with TCU in Rockville, Md Matthew and Megan. University’ Worthington campus, Inc., in Manifold, Cohn. 1 Ic resides in Manchester. He resides in I larvaid, Stephen resides in Middletown, Md., Manifold with his wife. Marianne and Mass, with his wife, Lisa. with his wife, Gwen. They have two Deborah Wysocki M’78 was inducted children, Vincent and Philip. into the Plains Sports Hall of Fame in 1963 children. Linda. David and Mary. Hany Gold is an international consult­ Frank Scancarclla is an advertising teacher, but he is the first in his family to Scranton, Pa. She and her husband, October at the Plains American Legion. Leslie Nicholas is a fourth generation 1965 ant and senior research analyst with Richard Ciufeni is concert band direc­ She teaches at Gate of Heaven School Cathciinc DeAngelis received an hon­ ANSER at the Pentagon in Washington, tor at North Pocono Middle School. He in Dallas, Pa. special sections manager at North receive the honor of Pennsylvania orary degree from the University ol Pittsbuigh and was the speaker at the DC. He has four children: Ryan, Steven has served with the music program for Teacher of theYear. A teacher at Ratlcy, Alex, and James. He resides in 33 years, and at a recent concert, 1975 Jersey Media Group in Hackensack, N.J. He resides in Clifton, N.J. with university^ honors convocation. She McLean Va„ with his wife. students presented him with an award Ann Bartuska was selected as deputy more than 20 years, Nicholas holds two of appreciation. chief for research and development for his wife, Theresa and children, Mark and Tommy. Stan Zukos owns Groundworks Education and German. Afterward, he resides in Chicago, Ill. Marty Hurley presented a marching the USDA Forest Service. Wyoming Valley West, Plymouth, Pa., for degrees. He graduated from Wilkes in 1981 with three majors: English, 1967 percussion master class at The 1972 Susan (Druck) Hilowitz is a realtor with University of Mar}' Hardin-Baylor in Libra Ciannatori is the senior rice Robert Stamer was featured in the Landscaping in Fairview Township, Pa. earned a Master's Degree at the Keyes Company Real Estate. She resides Belton, Texas. president and commercial relations Pocono Record as part of the Committee Each year, he decorates his home University of Pennsylvania. manager for the First Federal Bank, on Signage Excellence (COSE) series extensively for Easter, Halloween, Elizabeth A. Slaughter is a psychologist Hazleton, Pa. Lee resides in for the sign he purchased for his family Thanksgiving and Christmas. He was as "seeing the sparkle of understanding at The Guidance Center. She resides in Mountaintop, Pa. dentistry’ practice. He and his wife, featured in the Mountaintop Eagle for in the students' eye." He explains that Cindy, have three daughters. They his Christmas decorations on knowing a student grasps an especially reside in Bartonsville, Pa. Christmas Eve. difficult concept can be tremendously Congress and is director of the “Letters 1976 1979 About Literature” contest, in which Mark Dingman is the Luzeme County­ Kathy Hcrpich Joyce received her Ed.D serves as the yearbook advisor at the John Chopack was promoted to vice students from grades four through manager for administration. in Administration/Supervision from high school. He will represent chair of tax services operations at twelve write a letter to an author who KPMG.John is a CPA in Pennsylvania wrote a book that changed his or her James R. Fraley. Navy’ commander, and a member of the AICPA. life. Catherine resides in Dallas, Pa. participated in a training exercise Donald E. Horrox was appointed by aboard the Navy Hospital Ship USNS Florida Govemorjeb Bush to serve as Comfort in Baltimore, Md. judge in Pinellas County, Fla. in Boca Raton, Fla., with her husband, Phil. They- have a daughter. Lisa. Eugene R Klynoot was honored for 40 New Rochelle, N.Y. with her husband years of military service and promoted Sylvester, and children Anton-Wesley, Catherine (McCormick) Gourley is a to lieutenant general at a retirement Albert, and Christina. national director with the Library of ceremony held in Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. He and his wife, Jean, moved to Punta Gorda, Fla. from Lebanon County, Pa. Little Colonels 1969 Nicholas cites the best part of his job fulfilling. Seton Hall University’ in May. Nicholas teaches journalism and Pennsylvania in the NationalTeacher of theYear competition in Washington, D.C. this spring. Nicholas resides in Kingston with his Patricia Judge Lewis was named social 1973 worker of the year by the National Mark Caterson was appointed Association of Social Work’s Wilkes- Montrose, Pa. branch manager of Robert N. Yanoshak joined die medical Lieutenant Colonel Gary C. Meeker of Editor's Note: Barre Division. Community Bank & Trust Co. Mark staff of Geisinger Wyoming Valley the U.S. Air Force was awarded the Another outstanding educator, Frank and his wife, Lisa, have three children. 1970 Medical Center, Plains, Pa. They reside in Montrose, Pa. wife, Jo Ann, and son, Jordan. Defense Meritorious Service Medal for Galicki 73, was named State Principal of his performance as a Watch the Year by Met Life/National Association 1978 Commander and Operations Officer in of Secondary School Principals. The health at the Los Angeles Free Clinic. 1974 Salvatore Diaz is the chief of budget Dallas High School principal was chosen Jake Hansen, Mia Frcmder, and the U.S. Southern Command joint His daughter. Terra Gore, just began Lynn Ahmad is a partner and and finance for Luzeme County. .Ayden Bums, grandchildren of Operations and intelligence Center. I ligh School. Paul resides in Tujunga, Calif. secretary/treasurer of Bartikowsky Salvatore previously served as director Jewelers, Wilkes-Barre. Lynn and her of financial planning and analysis for Joseph Nicinicc is an insurance produc­ Year for 2005. Galicki was featured in the husband, Mae, have two daughters Midwest Independent Transmission er and real estate sales associate for the January2004Wilkes Universe. Amanda and Ahby. Systems, Carmel, Ind. Atlas Insurance Group and Atlas Betty Amu- (Wood) IItiglics was pro­ Cynthia (Glowe) Mailloux was award­ in Laflin, Pa. with their two children. moled loOtilsidt- Plain Engineer at ed a Ph.D in nursing from Penn State Jessica and Jeffrey. Paul Gore is director of behavioral Richard Bums 64 and his wife, Lynda, model their new Wilkes baby 22 Peter, have two sons, Bradley and Clifford. Nicholas Named Pennsylvania Teacher of theYear hilts. Want one for your “Little Andrea Wargo M’7H is NI'.PA Colonel '? Contact the Alumni Coordinator with the U.S. forest Office. Service, Coronado National Forest, Sin­ has relocated to Tucson. Ariz. from 2,000 Pennsylvania principals and will compete for National Principal of the Realty. Joseph and his wife, Jane, reside 23 �CLAssnotes cLAssnotes In the National (Public Radio) Eye Andrew Morrell has been with National Jeannie (Swartz) O'Donnell is a senior Planning Council of Northeastern 1985 Elizabeth Hennessey was recently Brian Farbanish and wife Cheryl auditor at Geisingcr Health System in Danville, Pa. She resides in Hunlock Pennsylvania. Sandra S. Byorick married Alan M. appointed manager of Pennstar Bank’s Lake Ariel, Pa. office. announce the birth of their third Creek, Pa., with her husband, Norbert 1982 Greater Nanticoke Area School and children, Corrigan and Rory. David L. Capin is a senior vice presi­ District. The couple resides in Hanovtrer Paul Joseph Isaac is an employment dent and financial advisor at Morgan Township, Pa. specialist at Northwestern Human with the New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection in Public Radio for nearly 15 years. Bogdon. She is a school nurse at Principal Environmental Specialist Susan Scanland presented her research Stanley, Kingston, Pa. He resides in Services. He has also completed his Parsippany, N.J. He resides with his January of 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts on the remission of depression in the Kingston, with his wife, Joyce, and Angela Holm is a designer at Newport 10th marathon. Paul resides in degree in communications. While at elderly at die National Conference for their two daughters. collaborative Architects, Inc in Folsom, Pa. wife and three daughters in Rockaway Township, N.J. Wilkes, he was the station manager of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners. Maurita Elias is the owner of Williams University with a Bachelor of 1989 John A. Savclli is Chief Financial Woodhouse Day Spa, Kingston, Pa. Architecture in 2002. She also passed John M. Ford is the chief lending officer Officer at GHS Federal Credit Union in He graduated from Wilkes College in WCLH, and wrote forThe Manuscript. After graduating, he pursued a career 1980 Newport, R.I. She graduated from Roger in public radio, beginning locally with Julie (Kent) Bremser was promoted to and Candleman, Scranton, Pa. She the exam to become a LEED accredited at the Columbia County Fanners Binghamton, N.Y. He resides in WVIA. "I began working there full-time as project leader for High Power resides in Lehman Township, Pa. with professional in sustainable design. She National Bank. Binghamton with his wife, Mary7 and a producer two months before gradua­ Detonator Production at Los Alamos her husband, Robert. resides in Newport R.I. tion, and had to take a day off work to go National Laboratory. She resides in Los to my graduation," explained Morrell. Alamos, NM with her husband Carl Shelley Freeman was featured in an Donna Scdor is the vice president at Kittatinny Regional High School in Necker and children, Jeremy and article titled “White Collar Coming of business and information sendees of Newton, New Jersey. He resides in John J. Serafin, III has been appointed Jennifer. Out” in The Advocate. Shelley is the the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Sussex, NJ., and has a son, Stephen Jr. to head the Luzerne County division executive vice president and regional Business and Industry7 and executive president of Wells Fargo, Los Angeles. vice president of the organization’s CarlJ. Urbanski, M.D., optometrist, Chamber of Commerce affiliate. Donna will serve as president of the After WVIA, Andrew moved to San Francisco to work on "Music From Our Hearts in Space," the most popular show in the history of public radio. From there, Fred Pierantoni was sworn in for a he came back to northeast Pennsylvania diird term as District Justice in children, Samuel, Kathleen, and Stephen La Regina is an athletic trainer Nathan. of LA Mortgage Services of Clarks Green, Pa. to work as on-air talent at WVIA. His next Pittston, Pa. He and his wife, Donna, 1983 resides in Larksville, Pa. with her hus­ Pennsylvania Optometric Association’s Tracy Robert Williams married Robyn move was to New England, where he have two sons, Freddie and Matt. Randall Peny was the guest conductor band, John ’87, and their two sons. (POA) Board of Directors for the year Marie Mizenko. Tracy is employed by of 2004. Kraft Foods. The couple resides in for die Carbon County Chorus Concert became the program director for New Hampshire Public Radio. In 2000, he was hired by National Patricia Sweeney, MS, CRNP was at Palmerton Area High School, Pa. recently honored with the Belinda (Houscnbold) Seiger is presi­ Mountaintop, Pa. dent of Momentum Career Services. 1990 Public Radio (NPR) in Washington D.C. to Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Philip J. Santarelli was named co-chair­ She resides in Tampa, Fla., with her Anthony Diaz was named to the 2004 Lisa Woodruff was elected chair of work on their satellite radio develop­ Nursing Education Award. person of the Great Valley Technology husband, Scott, and their child. Chairman’s Council for Raymond Junior Achievement of Central James Financial Services, Inc. He is the Pennsylvania. Lisa resides in 1986 only financial advisor from Lewistown, Pa., with her husband Joseph Bnczynski is a partner in the Pennsylvania to be named to the Damn ’92. Intellectual Property practice at Council. Alliance. He resides with his wife, ment That division was cut one year later as satellite radio lost popularity, and 1981 Andrew moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, Elizabeth DeCosnio B.S. ’82, M’85, mar­ where he held the position of program ried Maj. (ret.) Barry G. Dean. Elizabeth David Yaron was honored for his work director of Michigan Public Radio. After is a freelance marketing consultant and on a Vinual Chemistry Laboratory Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP, one year in Ann Arbor, he returned to Barry' is manager of Intelligence with the 2003 MERLOT Classic and Washington, D.C. John Evans was honored with the Amy B. (Schukis) Sheehan was Marilyn, in Huntsville, Pa. 1991 NPR in Washington D.C. to create on-air Programs for Information received Editor’s Choice awards for Manufacturing Corporation, Rocket exemplary' online teaching resources. Mark Sarisky is an Audio Technology Financial Executive of the Year Award, presented by The Institute of appointed senior vice president and promotions for the popular afternoon news show "AllThings Considered." Center, WVa. They reside in He is an associate professor of chem­ Program Advisor for American Management Accountants and Robert resides in Simsbury, Conn., with her Occoquan, Va. istry at Carnegie Mellon University, Pa. University tn Washington, D.C. He is a five-time gold record winning producer Half International Inc. John serves as husband. Jay, and daughter, Emma. Andrew hopes to continue "to help affect change in people's lives through public radio." 24 daughter, Olivia Grace. Brian is a Barbara T. Midura, CPA, has opened an 1984 office in Clarks Summit, Pa. She is a Leo Orlandini is the master brewer and member of the American Institute of director of brewing operations at Lion 1987 Certified Public Accountants, the Brewery, Wilkes-Barre. Leo resides in Col. Chris A. Dudley was named com­ Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Dallas with his wife, Darlene and two Public Accountants and the Estate children. mander of the Fort Shafter MilitaryBattalion in Fort Shafter, Hawaii. and accomplished musician. compliance officer at WestBank. She die Northeast Region Controller for Puke Homes, Inc. in Yardley, the Susan (Adamchak) Smith and husband largest homebuilder in the United Dan, announce the birth of a daughter, States. He is also enrolled in the DeSales University MBA program and Jordan Skylar. resides in Northampton, Pa., with Linda (O'Boyle) Zancski is author of his wife, Lori. an article that appeared in the 25 �notes class notes September issue of “Nursing Homes was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 207; inch­ underwriter for PNC Business Bank. librarian al The University of Memorial Hospital in Somers Point, 1985 Magazine.” She is administrator of es long. He is also a Bravo Award Winner in the Scrantons Harry andjeanette Weinberg N.J. And Brian is the pharmacist in Memorial Library. charge at CVS Pharmacy in Mays Sandra (Kudrako) Pearsall is a library Northern Nevvjersey Territory. Joseph resides in Glenoldcn, Pa. Murray Swim the r.. .: director ol human rev. Landing, N.J. Diversified Information T=.-.r,.- . Wilkes-Barre General Hospitals Transitional Care Unit. Michael Kaschak and wife Maureen media specialist at Conrad Weiser West Elementary' School. She resides in Lisa (Miccichc) Ccluk M'03 is a second­ announce the birth of their first daugh­ Helen Dempsey married Ronald Allan physician at The Childrens Hospital of Robesonia, Pa., with her husband, ary’ science teacher at Riverside High ter, Meghan Elizabeth, on October 22, Denver, Colo. She resides in Thornton, Mark, and children Charles and Caitlin. School in Taylor, Pa. Lisa holds 2003. Michael is an assistant professor of on October 11,2003 in Dorrance, Pa. They reside in Easton, Md. Pennsylvania Instructional 11 certificates Psychology at Florida State University. 1994 in Biology' and Health. She resides in The family resides in Tallahassee, Fla. Bryan Allen and wife, Marybeth, Moosic. Pa, with her husband, Richard. Colo, with husband Peter Zang, MD, 1992 announce the birth of their first chil­ JeffreyJ. Binieh married Joann dren, twins Elizabeth Helena and Brady Robert L. Steinberger and Darlene Mary Kathleen Pachucki on September 13 in James, on December 9, 2003. Bryan is Weihbrecht were married in Wilkes- Wilkes-Barre. an Engineering Manager, P.E. at Barre. They reside in West Pittston, Pa. 1991 Frank J. Czaplajr. teachssai Nanticoke Area School District ..Erica Michalinga married Joseph Nanticoke, Pa. In addition. he Valvonis in February 2003. Erica’s at Luzeme County Conurm.Ttty Cr/ltge Elizabeth (Buchland) Kinney resides in salon. Atmospheres, opened in and is a Microsoft Office User SpeczaLhr. Moscow, Pa., with her husband Steven. September. Last year, the Nonhcast Pennsylvania Businessjoumal elected 1996 her as one of the top 20 professionals Russell E. Smith received hisjuris sor for Wachovia Securities. He resides under 40 tn NEPA. She resides in Doctor degree from the Didznscm in Dickson City, Pa. Laflin, Pa., with her husband. School of Law of the Pennsylvania resides in Wilmington, Del., with his 1999 2002 laude and will serve as corporate rr.tr- Pamela Jones and Gino Angclozzi '95 wife, Mary and son, John “Jack" Chris Thompson presented in a Wilkes Nicole Melito traveled to Kauai, Hawaii ney for Ferguson Enterprises Inr Jeffrey McGill resides in Collegeville, announce the birth of a son, William Nicholas. freshman foundations class. He was on as pan of a Global Volunteers team in a Newport News, Va. Pa., with his wife, Erica Ciaccio, and Gino, bom December 17, 2003. They campus to deliver a presentation to conservation project at Limahuli American Manufacturing Co., Inc. in Di: Victor Liva was the guest conduc­ Kulpsville, Pa. The family resides in Mark Youngblood is a special agent for tor at the District 9 Orchestra Festival Hatfield, Pa. the United States Secret Service. Mark held at Pittston (Pa.) Area High School. 1997 Jason Nocclla M’03 is a financial advi­ State University. He graduated cum graduating engineers on civilian tech­ Botanical Gardens. She is a teacher 2002 John Koczwara was promoted to vice nical careers at Naval Surface Warfare with Pocono Mountain School District Jill Davis teaches psychology, sc-zjl president of Pennstar Bank. Center, Dahlgren, Va. and resides in Nescopeck, Pa. studies and American history at Gia Andrejko married Tony Shedd on Christy Palilonis M’99 married Jason 2000 Kimberly Plocicki and David Larrabee a psychology fair at the school to Margaret Montgomery was awarded October 5,2003. They are expecting Andrews in July. She teaches first grade Nicole Hinkle Hendry is a teacher at Ill were married December 4 in encourage interest among students. her doctoral degree from Widener their first child this summer. Gia is a at Windsor Central School District. Middletown Public Schools. Nicole Cancun, Mexico. They reside in University. Peggy is the principal of 7th grade teacher in Archbald, Pa. The They' reside in Binghamton, N.Y. couple resides in Jessup, Pa. resides in Meriden, Conn., with her husband, Jason. Collegeville, Pa. John R. Bonfield Elementary' School, children, Jennifer, Sydney, Brett, reside in Wind Gap, Pa, with William Courtney and Jack. He is and daughter, Daniela. Environmental Compliance manager at Sunoco Logistics. 1995 1993 Lakeland School District She crgzzized Leah Yurcho and Bruce Sabatini M’99 Lititz, Pa. Cassandra M. Baron married David 2003 Zegarski on October IS in Nanticok Pa. were married September 13 in Luzeme, Beth Ami Wagner and Michael A. Sonia L. Ebert is a project engineer at ance manager at Wachovia Bank in Pa. Viglone ’99 were married in Forty Fort, S.E. Consultants in Pheonix, Ariz. Regina Costanzo and Stephen Krieger Charlotte, N.C. She resides with her were married in September. Regina is a husband, David, in Indian Trail, N.C. 1996 Pa. They' reside in Dallas, Pa. 1998 Kimberly Markowski nurried Jet&ev Marais Sowcik and Holly Shiber were Woytovvich on December 2” in WilkesBarre. Kerri Gosling Fasulo, Sarah Karlavage 2001 '99 and Kalen Churcher '96 each stayed married in Shavertown, Pa. on July 5. Elizabeth E. Conklin is an Emerging 2003. The couple resides at Harvey’s Lake, Pa. Dairen Hack teaches eighth grade Brian Halpin is strategic sourcing ana­ on campus after Homecoming 2003. Leader Fellow for the US Department social studies at Brookville Jr. Sr. High lyst at Siemens Medical Solutions in They conducted an informal workshop of Health and Human Services. School in Brookville, Pa. He is also the Malvern, Pa. He earned his MBA from for all junior and senior communication Elizabeth resides in Derwood, Md. varsity wrestling coach and a volunteer Lehigh University. He resides in majors on how to manage die merging football coach. Allentown, Pa. of marketing and communications. Jessica Crowley and Brian Howard Ronald Miller and wife Cartina wel­ Joseph Madiany was promoted to assis­ Clara Hudson was appointed as Were married on September 27, 2003. They reside in Egg Harbor Township, tant vice-president and senior loan evening public services and reference comed a son, Carson Jeremy Miller. He 2003 Amy (Nieroda) Machold is a perform­ special education teacher. 26 .. Inc. Murray resides in Pla.r.'. Ps Angela (Tama) Zang, MD is attending and daughter, Elizabeth. a J-Jessica is a pharmacist at Shore - : : 1982 Richard E. Sours was named rrzsrdcm of William Fenn Vnivcrsiri a liberal arts institution tn CVk.il.vsu, Susan K. Nenstiel was appointed direc­ low a. Sours served at Wilkes tor of major gifts al Albright College. wars as professor of tnathem.v.-.cs.• 25 �I iNmemoriam BUJC Flyboy Remembered Daniel M.Tabas, one of the Bucknell University computer science and as faculty associ­ ate to the president. John Toth was recognized as October Teacher of the Mondi for his perform­ ance at Steckel Elementary School, Pa. junior College "Fly Boys,"died September .7-. 7.7. 12, 2003 atThomas Jefferson University Hospital. He served stateside in World War II until 1945 and earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering at Bucknell University Junior College. Daniel began his successful career with his father and brother in the Acorn 1940 George A. Scott diedjanuary 11,2004. George was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was also wee-president of Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company. He is survived by his wife, Mathilda. Iron & Supply Company in Philadelphia, which the three men founded. Following, he gained holdings in a textile-process­ ing plant, real estate and hotels. He bought Royal Bank in 1980, and served as chairman and chief executive officer until the time of his death. In addi­ 1946 Jane Roth died March 25,2004. She was a chairwomen of the Womens Division of the United Jewish Appeal. She is survived by her daughters, Debra, Patricia and son Phillip. tion, he owned the Philadelphia Hilton Hotel on City Avenue. He and his wife, Evelyn, have given generously in the name of education and in support of the less fortunate. The cou­ ple gave S5 million to Wills Eye Hospital. They supported the Bank Street College 1947 Shirley Moser died January 16,2004. Shirley was an insurance underwriter with Ira S. Huber and son for many years. She is survived by her sons, Kurt and Mark, and two grandchildren. 1956 CaptainJohnJ. Cashmere diedjanuary 9,2004. John was a U.S. Navy veteran of Ute Vietnam War and received the Vietnam Service Medal and die Navy Achievement medal. He is survived by three sons and four grandsons. 1957 JustineJ. Haddow, of Pittston, Pa., died October 3,2003. She served as a learn­ ing center aide and financial secretary of St. Mary the Assumption School in Pittston. In addition, she was a real estate agent for Nasser Real Estate in Scranton, and executive director of Landmark Community Bank in Pittston. She is survived by her father, Salvatore Battisti; her husband, John; daughter. Heather Clancy Killeen; two grandchildren; brother, Paul; sister, Josephine; and nieces and nephews. Friends Stephanie E. Bartoli of Mountain Top, died October, 2003. Glenn Bclson, of Kingston, died October 6, 2003. of Education in NewYork City, which helps teachers continue their education. Also, Daniel and Evelyn built two homes in Northeast Philadelphia for low-income senior citizens. Daniel was a BUJC flyboy and a gen­ erous alumnus of the University. 1949 Roberta Rakes, of Eugene, Oregon, died October 8,2003. She taught elementary school in Michigan and California. She is survived by her husband, Eugene, and daughter Carmen Stephens. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Robert and Lee; four daughters, Linda Tabas Stempel, JoanneTabas Wurzak, CarolTabas, and SusanTabasTepper; and 19 grandchildren. 28 1952 John Strojny died November 3,2003. John oversaw businesses including The Athlete's Foot, Brandywine Sporting Goods and New Balance Delaware. He is survived by his wife; Blanche, three sons and six grandchildren. Minerva Fenner died February 9. 2004. Minerva was a registered nurse and was an instructor in nursing education at Wilkes. She is survived by her sister, Jane Sowerby. 1>I It'S the little things they do BY PR. ANTHONY L. LIUZZO ■a | ow THAT I AM IN MY |\ I advanced age. I have finally I I comprehended why I am always in such a state of stress. It is not the sorry condition of the world, die insanity of terrorism, the roller coaster economy, or even die knowledge dial we are all terminal. Rather, the causes for my constant anx­ iety are the small things that people do and say that irritate me. To begin with. I seem always to be surrounded by strangers who invade my personal space — they walk too slowly (at approximately the speed of drifting continents), brush up against me, and befoul my air with cigarette smoke and an assortment of offensive odors. When they speak with me, they mumble unintelligibly or provide painfully lengthy responses to the question “How are you?” They remark on the weather, provide commentary on the latest high school sporting events, and analyze the condition of the economy. Then there are the “superlative people” - those whose children are the brightest, whose auto­ mobiles are the fastest, whose homes are the largest, or whose number of influential acquaintances are the garni est. And let us not forget the gum snappers, the whistlers, the hummers, die singers, and, of course, the loose change rattlers. In office buildings, they press the “up” or “down” elevator button even though diese are already in a patently lit mode (they should certainly observe me impatiently awaiting the car's arrival). In retail stores, they stop sud­ denly and without warning at the tops and bottoms of escalators. They are forever seeking the exact item for which 1 am shopping. At cocktail parties, they congregate by the door so that I am unable to pass, idly chitchat at the food table (usually positioning themselves directly in front of the shrimp offerings), deposit their half empty glasses near the food plat­ ters, and stand uncomfortably close to me as they transparently “work the crowd.” Their email is rudely informal (1 detest the greeting/salutation “hi”); and their voicemail garbled. They provide i all a’, ’-'/'rtt J heir << lluiat l‘ i' iIm aters pl«'• ■ ' parlors. While driving ‘t.r ■ mobile-, io W remotely varte , frorr. tr.e ■ Ihcystudy roofer, personnel perform..'.g activities, police officers c.," parking tickets, or any grout. ' than three persons cor. e.'; -' 2 - ' ' sidewalk. In restaurants, 'r.e~ vale conversations. 33K3J selection, and gawk at me z= 1 suer and depart from theprsrruses speak loudly, and aUcw t~-- undisciplined children tc use feri­ ty as a mock roller c_td_r_r r.r_-_ Lastly, they write newrriT-er _r 7k±5 and magazine columns in are n puerile, and make weak ---------- < humor, ill Anthony L Litty;,-. ~ .7 of Business and Eaene-■.. names, numbers, and messages that are indecipherable, concluding with the Univeistty. A-r, actions d. x_ statement that I need to return their forfcpureh Get married ■named? Have a baby? Onena.d^gree? Retire? US,ness? > afXhTehfil1 in y°urfel1^ aiumni on C.- �A \S\//\\///y WILKES UNIVERSITY WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. Our holdings may be missing editions for certain years due to having no physical copy within the collection. </p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2004 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2004 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4f6a8cd16ba0d6bd225a793983f1936b.pdf 59d51f34d5d6233c9d60a97d2d7c396a PDF Text Text 1 wiLKEsuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni VOLUME TWELVE, ISSUE THREE ■■ �wiLKESuniverse Wilkes: Real Progress Greater Pr©m!se VOLUME TWELVE, ISSUE THREE BY DR. TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tm Gilmour AM PLEASED TO REPORT SOME WONDERFUL NEWS FOR WHICH EVERY MEMB Wilkes University family can be proud. A team of reviewers from th w™6 States Commission on Higher Education recently issued an exceptional! Q positive assessment of the progress Wilkes has made over the past fiv ? and for its potential for the future. e ears This assessment was expressed in the Periodic Review Report. These required of all Middle States institutions at the mid-point in their ten-year ac tation cycle to ensure that they are taking the steps necessary to meet the incr " ingly demanding Middle States criteria. To say we are well perceived by our reviewers is putting it mildly. They said “Wilkes University is a center for excellent education, with a faculty, administra­ tion and staff whose priority is the education of leaders for today and tomorrow ” The Middle States reviewers discovered an undeniable climate of academic excellence here. They noted that “.. .Wilkes University is becoming known as a place for exceptional education and exceptional opportunities for personal and professional growth.” The evaluation team was particularly impressed with the university’s planned focus on mentoring to produce exceptional results in all of its academic pro­ grams and commented that the past several years have seen a complete revamp­ ing of the university’s financial management operation, creation of a transparent budget process, and significantly improved food service, purchasing, and public safety functions. As someone who has dedicated his adult life to academics, I love to hear words like transparent when describing a budget process. That word speaks vol­ umes about integrity and honesty, and those will always be watchwords at this university. I must mention a line that virtually leaps from the page of our Middle States report. When commenting about our Campus Master Plan, the reviewers observed that “Wilkes has unleashed its imagination on the future.” I can’t help but reflect on what a wonderful commentary this is on all the work that we do here. At its heart, the function of any institution of higher education is to touch society’s tomorrows through the accomplishments of those we teach today. Make no mistake, Wilkes has challenges to face to reach its full potential. We will address those challenges head-on with the help of all of you and fulfill our great promise as a university. Those challenges include reaching the ambitious goals that the board of trustees sets with us. The Board has centered the universi­ ty’s strategic plan on three points of focus: excellence and growth in educational Contents VP for Development Manin Williams Features UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Cover Story: Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli Legacy families make Wilkes a pan of their lives Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzmger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Tracey M. Dooms Donna Talarico '06 Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski Snavely Associates, Ltd. ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll Associate Director Michelle Diskin ‘95 Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks Taking action for diversity Sports: Women’s soccer team experiences teambuilding through travel Sections 8 Association News 12 On Campus 17 2004-2005 Annual Report of Gifts ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 First Vice President George Pawlush '69 Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 Historian John Pullo '82 i Secretary Beth Danner '02 PRODUCTION Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Michael P. Touey Curtis Salonick Photography C. Richard Gillespie Printing Hoechstetter Printing programs, developing world-class support programs, and valuing our people through a focus on their development. You will hear more about each of these FALL 2005 initiatives as we continue to make progress in the coming years. Reaching these goals will take hard work, dedication, and talent, but I belie' those attributes are present here today in the talented students, faculty, conn alumni, and staff who comprise the Wilkes community. I11 WkM Unverwy g an indeperosr.t ratituuon of tigfiu Mtcaten dafaafcd to ocadom-c ard nteioauai cw2enco in tho Uxxai cts. sconces. and profescarp programs The Unr/ersity provides ns students with tho expcncnco and educt­ ion nocwsary for carter and mteitouil devcicpncnt aa we3 as for pcnrx-jl growth, engenders a sense of va'ucr. and erne responsfatty, and encourages its students to welcome tho opportumes and changes of a d-.erco and contnu- °Ji' change world. Tho Uur.ws.ty enluncw tho tradton of strong student- lacu'ty mtctuctions in a3 as programs, attracts and ratios outstandng peepb in e.ery segment of ttio Urwcrsrty. and fosters a sprit of axpuat un. commun ty invoMimenL and mdvduji reaped wtlhm u» entao UnwMy On the cover: One family shares the memories of a Wilkes education. From left: Stephanie Boyle Cawley ’66. F. Charles Petrillo, Esq. ’66, Marion Boyle Petrillo ’70, Christopher Rash ’06. Patricia Boyle Heaman ’61, Robert J. Heaman ’61, Catherine M. Heaman ’92. �W W WW fiy U hy do people love Wilkes? The reasons are as diverse as the people themselves. \\ // B« But there must be something special when, year after year, alumni recommend Wilkes to their children and their children's children. A lot of families are making Wilkes University a multigenerational part of the family—a part that permanently connects them to the university's past...and to its future. "We're celebrating the many connections legacy families have to Wilkes University, and we are excited about telling the stories of how Wilkes continues to offer an experience that transcends the generations," said Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. Legacy families help expand the Wilkes family for the benefit of the entire university, according to Mike Frantz, vice president for enrollment and marketing. "Alumni who recommend Wilkes to prospec ­ tive students are giving a great gift to their alma mater. That recommendation is a powerful endorse­ ment of the university—especially if the student is a family member," said Frantz. The Zokas: Academic Achievers at Wilkes te9aS^c 6VTRAcevW°o0MS Three sisters, three Wilkes University students. For the Zoka family, 19901991 was the biggest Wilkes year of all: Kim was a senior, Krista a junior, and Kathy a freshman. Kim also worked in the admissions office, giving tours and educating potential students about the Wilkes University experi­ ence. Krista was on the basketball team, and Kathy was just starting the studies that would lead to her graduat­ ing first in her class. “We all felt very welcome at Wilkes,” Krista said. “To me, Wilkes is like a big family.” Although the three Zoka sisters grew up in nearby Kingston, it wasn’t a given that they would enroll at Wilkes. After all, their parents, Suzanne and Robert Zoka, might have pushed the schools they attended (Marywood University and the University of Scranton respectively). Instead, the eldest, Kimberly Ward ’91, decided on Wilkes because of its academic reputation and also because of a pro­ fessor who took the time to talk with her about her initial goal of attending medical school. Kim recalls that her sister, Krista Rubino ’92, chose Wilkes because of two people. “It was a com­ bination of me and the basketball coach," she said. By the time sister number three, Katherine Genovese ’94, was heading for college, she had already taken an early calculus class at Wilkes and visited her sisters enough to know she would follow in their footsteps. The scholarships all three received helped seal the deal. The girls did well. Kathy had a 4.0 grade point average and received the Maxwell award for graduating at the top of her class, Kim posted a 3.472, and Krista 3.2. Today, Kim uses her bachelors degree in biology and minor in chemistry at Pfizer Inc. in Groton, Conn., where she’s a scientist in the regulatory chem­ istry, manufactur­ ing, and controls department. Krista earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology/elementary education, followed by a master’s in educational development and strategies, and taught first grade for eight years before becoming a stay-at-home mom to her three young children. Kathy earned a bachelor's degree in math and a master's in education and now teaches math at GAR Memorial High School, just a few blocks from the Wilkes University campus. “I tell my students to go to Wilkes,” Kathy said. “1 tell them you don’t need to go to a really huge school to get a good education.” KATHERINE GENOVESE, 2ND FROM LEFT, IN 1994 ON THE OCCASION OF HER GRADUATION AT THE TOP OF HER CLASS WITH (L TO R) SUZANNE ZOKA, KRISTA RUBINO, ROBERT ZOKA, KIMBERLY WARD, AND THENPRESIDENT OF WILKES CHRISTOPHER BREISETH. 3 2 �I covERStory LEGACIES are alumni with multiple ties to Wilkes University...in the same generation, multigenerational, etc. & If you are or know of a legacy family, please let us know because Legacy Families tell die story of your alma mater. Help us celebrate this strong Wilkes tradition! ghormoz The Boyles: Almost 50 Years For the Boyle sisters, Wilkes University offered a lifeline to higher education. Scholarship aid was an important consideratzon for the Wilkes-Barre family ■nidi seven daughters. "Educating seven children was quite a challenge to my mother after my lather died in 1963, recalled Patricia Boyle Heaman '61, the eldest of the sisters. "Wilkes had a repu­ tation for offering an excellent educa­ tion in the liberal arts to students who couldn't manage the financial strain of room and board in addition to tuition. It helped that each of the Boyle sisters, who attended Wilkes as commuting stu­ dents, received a scholarship. Five of Patricias six sisters followed her to Wilkes: • Stephanie Cawley '66 of White Haven, now director of the Carbon County Bureau for the Aging. • Suzanne Rash '69 who was a reading specialist in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District until her death this pastyear • Marion Petrillo '70 of WilkesBarre, English professor at Bloomsburg University. • Anne Boyle 75 of Winston-Salem, N.C, professor of English and wom­ ens studies at Wake Forest University. .Year. Name. at Wilkes Major Email: Preferred phone: Employer Title: Year. Legacy connections: • Jacquelyn Ghormoz ‘78 of WilkesBarre, a director and counselor in the student affairs office and adjunct faculty member in psychology at College Misericordia. Patricia met husband RobertJ. Heaman at Wilkes, where he retired in 2001 as professor emeritus of English after a career that included serving as dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Although their older daughter, Maggie, earned her degrees from other colleges, she laid the foun­ dation at Wilkes through the Young Scholars Program and Wilkes the­ ater programs while she was in high school. Maggie is now resident design­ er and costume shop manager for the San Jose (Calif.) Ballet Company. Younger daughter Catherine earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilkes in 1992 and a master's in coun­ seling from Villanova University and is an independent communication sys­ tems consultant in Philadelphia. all, I’ve been affiliated with Wilkes for close to 50 years,” the profes­ sor emeritus of English said. “It has been a second home and family to me throughout that time.” The Heamans extended their legacy to Wilkes and their recognition of the importance of scholarships for promising students in the liberal arts, through the Patricia Boyle Heaman and RobertJ. Heaman Scholarship, awarded each year to a junior or senior majoring in English with a lit­ erature concentration. The Pawlushes: Entering the Second Generation was founding director of the Writing When the five Pawlush siblings got together last summer for the first time in years, it wasn’t surprising that Wilkes University popped up in conversation. After all, the siblings are all Wilkes alumni, as are three of their spouses. And now, the first member of the sec­ ond Pawlush generation has graduated from Wilkes. “Wilkes has been a big part of our lives, and we all appreci­ ate the opportunity that we had, said George Pawlush '69, eldest of the sib­ lings. “All of us in some way picked up something that became essential and Center, coordinator of women’s stud­ guided us through our careers. Except for graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, Patricia has made Wilkes pan of her daily life since 1957. She taught English at Wilkes for almost 40 years and ies, and chair of th'- English depart­ ment before retiring in 2001, “In Io addition to George, the Pawhish ■ablings Include: tCK ROW: EORGE VWLUSH '69, WE PAW LUSH 9, NEIL LWLUSH ’34, IKE PAWLUSH 2. FRONT ROW: PE PAWLUSH ----------JBACK '73, ANNE PAWLUSH (MOTHER). .Year. .Year. iy 3V.11UU1 icgotutu nunc. urrraaricyr • Michael Pawlush '82, information technology resource manager for the U.S. Navy in Mechanicsburg. • Neil Pawlush ’84, a chemistry profes­ sor at Albany College of Pharmacy: As the first Pawlush sibling to head to college, George chose Wilkes because of its academic reputation and low cost and the fact that about 40 of his high school classmates in Wilkes-Barre also went to school there. He worked in sports publicity as a student and became the institution!; first sports information director after he graduated. During his 11 years working at Wilkes in public relations, he met his wife, Carol Corbett Pawlush 79, who at the time was sec­ retary to tire director of financial aid. George is now the vice president of pub­ lic relations and community affairs for Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, and Carol is a college relations officer for the Yale New Haven Health System. George Pawhish IV ’98, eldest of George and Carol’s three chil­ dren, was born during the Wilkes years and was a frequent visitor to the administration offices—as a baby and toddler. Attracted to Wilkes for reasons other than those t P* 1 1 A- of his father, George IV began in the pharmacy program, switching to accounting because a profes­ sor recognized his passion for the profession. His total Wilkes experi­ ence, which included the personal attention he received from professors, propelled George IV at a very young age to a high profile position as an assistant vice president and controller at Wachovia Bank in Charlotte, N.C. The elder George Pawlush noted. “Were all doing very, ven* well in our careers. 1 think its really a testimony to the education we received at Wilkes." 111 Do You Know a Wilkes Legacy Family? If your family is a Wilkes University legacy family—or if yoc know another family with multiple members who are alumni—we'd iove to hear about it. Please fill out the reply card in this issue and te! js at*cut your connections. "Legacy families demonstrate the personality of a university—the depth of character and influence that flourishes through the generations ’ said Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. spe^ Legacy families will be honored in various ways such as cial name tags at homecoming or legacy receptions at houses. Carroll explained. Alumni are also encouraged to begin new legacy ta;nU bv ere* ring family members and other prospective students to the admission office. An online referral form may be found at www.w.ws.edu s . involved/refer.asp. �covERStory STEPHANIE XeEboXLEv- SS" The Boyles: Almost 50 Years at Wilkes For die Boyle sisters, Wilkes University offered a lifeline to higher education. Scholarship aid was an important con­ sideration for the Wilkes-Barre family with seven daughters. "Educating seven children was quite a challenge to my mother after my father died in 1963," recalled Patricia Boyle Heaman '61, the eldest of the sisters. “Wilkes had a repu­ tation for offering an excellent educa­ tion in the liberal arts to students who couldn't manage die financial strain of room and board in addition to tuition." It helped that each of the Boyle sisters, who attended Wilkes as commuting stu­ dents. received a scholarship. Five of Patricias six sisters followed her to Wilkes: • Stephanie Cawley’66 of Wdiite Haven, now director of die Carbon County Bureau for the Aging. • Suzanne Pash '69 who was a reading spedalis* in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District until her death this pastyear. • Marion Petrillo 70 of WilkesBarre. English professor at Bloomsburg University. • Anne Boyle 75 of Winston-Salem, N.C.. professor of English and womens stutfes at Wake Forest University. \ BOYLE GHORNiO A L MBs ; i.-' . £35; ' ’ -L ? 1J S^'ESm3Talumni ,withties to Wilkes University...in the same generation, rnultigenerational, etc. of your alma mat' °h iM'7 P'^“ k"°W beCaU5e UgaCyFamibes te» lhe story y r alma mater. Help us celebrate this strong Wilkes tradition! Name. Year. Major Email: • Jacquelyn Ghormoz 78 of WilkesBarre, a director and counselor in the student affairs office and adjunct faculty member in psychology at College Misericordia. Patricia met husband Robert J. Heaman at Wilkes, where he retired in 2001 as professor emeritus of English after a career that included serving as dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Although their older daughter, Maggie, earned her degrees from other colleges, she laid the foun­ dation at Wilkes through the Young Scholars Program and Wilkes the­ ater programs while she was in high school. Maggie is now resident design­ er and costume shop manager for the San Jose (Calif.) Ballet Company. Younger daughter Catherine earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wilkes in 1992 and a master’s in coun­ seling from Villanova University and is an independent communication sys­ tems consultant in Philadelphia. Except for graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, Patricia has made Wilkes part of her daily life since 1957. She taught English at Wilkes for almost 40 years and was founding director of the Writing Center, coordinator of women’s stud­ ies, and chair of the English depart­ ment before retiring in 2001. “In all. I’ve been affiliated with Wilkes for close to 50 years,” the profes­ sor emeritus of English said. “It has been a second home and family to me throughout that time.’’ The Heamans extended their legac; to Wilkes and their recognition of the importance of scholarships for promising students in the liberal arts, through the Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert j. Heaman Scholarship, awarded each year to a junior or senior majoring in English with a lit­ erature concentration. The Pawlushes: Entering the Second Generation When the five Pawlush siblings got together last summer for the first time in years, it wasn’t surprising that Wilkes University popped up in conversation. After all, tire siblings arc all Wilkes alumni, as are three of their spouses. And now, the first member of die sec­ ond Pawlush generation has graduated from Wilkes. “Wilkes has been a big part of our lives, and we all appreci­ ate the opportunity that we had,” said George Pawlush '69, eldest of the sib­ lings. “All of us in some way picked up something that became essential and guided us through our careers." In addition to George, the Pawlush siblings include: lOlfc E SH '63, ■AWLUSH IL SH '84. AWLUSH ONT ROW: ’AWLUSH ZK '73, PAWLUSH lERL Preferred phone: Employer Title: Legacy connections: Year. .Year. — of its academic reputation and low cost and the fact that about 40 of his high school classmates in Wilkes-Banre also went to school there. He worked in sports publicity as a student and became the institution’s first sports information director after he graduated. During his 11 years working at Wilkes in public relations, he met his wife, Carol Corbett Pawlush 79, who at the time was sec­ retary to the director of financial aid. George is now the vice president of pub­ lic relations and community affairs for Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, and Carol is a college relations officer for the Yale New Haven Health System. George Pawlush IV ’98, eldest of George and Carol’s three chil­ dren, was born during the Wilkes years and was a frequent visitor to the administration offices—as a baby and toddler. Attracted to Wilkes for reasons other than those as an mrroller e. N.C. »tecL “Were all doing very, verv well in our careers. I think its really a testimony to the education we received at Wilkes? JI .Year. sot recognized ms- passim, profession. His total Wilkes experi­ ence, which included the personal attention he received from professors, propelled George IV at a ven- young Do You Know a Wilkes Legacy Family? If your family is a Wilkes University' legacy family—or if vcu k-.ow another family with multiple members who are alumni—-we'd love to hear about it. Please fill out the reply card in this issue and te" us about your connections. "Legacy families demonstrate the personality of a university—the depth of character and influence that flourishes through the generations said Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. Legacy families will be honored in var.ous ways such ss with spe­ cial name tags at homecoming or legacy receptions at open houses. Carroll explained. Alumni are also encouraged to begin new legacy families by refer­ ring family members and other prospective students to the admissions office. An online referral form may be found at www.wilkes.edu alumni involved/refer.asp. 5 �covERStory heaman Le STEPHANIE ss-r •f at Wilkes For the Boyle sisters, Wilkes University offered a lifeline to higher education. Scholarship aid was an important con­ sideration for the Wilkes-Barre family with seven daughters. “Educating seven children was quite a challenge to my mother after my father died in 1963,” recalled Patricia Boyle Heaman ’61, the eldest of the sisters. “Wilkes had a repu­ tation for offering an excellent educa­ tion in the liberal arts to students who couldn’t manage the financial strain of room and board in addition to tuition.” It helped that each of the Boyle sisters, who attended Wilkes as commuting stu­ dents, received a scholarship. Five of Patricia's six sisters followed her to Wilkes: • Stephanie Cawley'66 of White Haven, now director of the Carbon County Bureau for the Aging. • Suzanne Rash '69 who was a reading specialist in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District until her death this past year. • Marion Petrillo ’70 of WilkesBarre, English professor at Bloomsburg University. • Anne Boyle 75 of Winston-Salem, N.C., professor of English and wom­ en's studies at Wake Forest University. Illi BOYLE GHORMOZ. \ The Boyles: Almost 50 Years X Or ■MMH a <“ ■ NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF .MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES I—pBBS POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE “--------- • Jacquelyn Ghormoz 78 of WilkesBarre, a director and counselor in the student affairs office and adjunct faculty member in psychology at College Misericordia. Patricia met husband Robert J. Heaman at Wilkes, where he retired in 2001 as professor emeritus of English after a career that included serving as dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Although their older daughter, Maggie, earned her degrees from other colleges, she laid the foun­ dation at Wilkes through the Young Scholars Program and Wilkes the­ ater programs while she was in high school. Maggie is now resident design­ er and costume shop manager for the Sanjose (Calif.) Ballet Company. Younger daughter Catherine earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wilkes in 1992 and a master’s in coun­ seling from Villanova University and is an independent communication sys­ tems consultant in Philadelphia. Except for graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, Patricia has made Wilkes part of her daily life since 1957. She taught English at Wilkes for almost 40 years and was founding director of the Writing Center, coordinator of women’s stud­ ies, and chair of the English depart­ ment before retiring in 2001, “In all, I’ve been affiliated with Wilkes for close to 50 years,” the profes­ sor emeritus of English said. “It has been a second home and family to me throughout that time.” The Heamans extended their legacy to Wilkes and their recognition of the importance of scholarships for promising students in the liberal arts, through the Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J. Heaman Scholarship, awarded each year to a junior or senior majoring in English with a lit­ erature concentration. The Pawlushes: Entering the Second Generation When the five Pawlush siblings got together last summer for the first time in years, it wasn’t surprising that Wilkes University popped up in conversation. After all, the siblings are all Wilkes alumni, as are three of their spouses. And now, the first member of the sec ond Pawlush generation has graduated from Wilkes. “Wilkes has been a big part of our lives, and we all appreci ate the opportunity that we had, said Geotge Pawlush ’69, eldest of the sib­ lings. “All of us in some way picked up something that became essential an guided us through our careers. In addition to George, the Pawlus WILKES UNIVERSITY 8°4 W%°FTHSTMNI RELATIONS J9. ,USH BA, -USH ROW: LUSH WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 LUSH to college, George chose Wilkes because of its academic reputation and low cost and the fact that about 40 of his high school classmates in Wilkes-Barre also went to school there. He worked in sports publicity as a student and became the institutioris Erst sports information director after he graduated. During his 11 years working at Wilkes in public relations, he met his wife, Carol Corbett Pawlush 79, who at the time was sec­ retary to the director of financial aid. George is now the vice president of pub­ lic relations and community affairs for Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, and Carol is a college relations officer for the Yale New Haven Health System. George Pawlush IV ’98, eldest of George and Carol’s three chil­ dren, was born during the Wilkes years and was a frequent visitor to the administration offices—as a baby and toddler. Attracted to Wilkes for reasons other than those WacuuUm....o--------- -------- _ sor recognized his passion for the profession. His total Wilkes experi­ ence, which included the personal attention he received from professors, propelled George IV at a very young as an ontroller de, N.C. The aaerucu.jv.--------- .oted, “We’re all doing very, very well in our careers. I think it’s really a testimony to the education we received at Wilkes.’’ HI Do You Know a Wilkes Legacy Family? If your family is a Wilkes University legacy family—or if you know another family with multiple members who are alumni—we'd love to hear about it. Please fill out the reply card in this issue and tell us about your connections. "Legacy families demonstrate the personality of a university—the depth of character and influence that flourishes through the generations," said Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. Legacy families will be honored in various ways, such as with spe­ cial name tags at homecoming or legacy receptions at open houses, Carroll explained. Alumni are also encouraged to begin new legacy families by refer­ ring family members and other prospective students to the admissions office. An online referral form may be found at www.wilkes.edu/alumni/ involved/refer.asp. siblings include: 5 �c: 3-story SUZANNe BOV|C JACQUELYN ’ BOYLEGHORM02 The Boyles: Almost 50 Years st Wilkes For the Boyle sisters, Wilkes University offered a lifeline to higher education. Scholarship aid was an important con­ sideration for the W tlkes-Barre family with seven daughters. "Educating seven children was quite a challenge to my mother after my father died in 1963, Tprafted Patricia Boyle Heaman 61, lite eldest of the sisters. "Wilkes had a repu­ tation for offering an excellent educa­ tion in the liberal arts to students who couldn’t manage the financial strain of room and board in addition to tuition." It helped that each of the Boyle sisters, who attended Wilkes as commuting stu­ dents, received a scholarship. Five of Patricias six sisters followed her to Wilkes: • Stephanie Cawley ’66 ofWhite Haven, now director of the Carbon Count}’ Bureau for the Aging. • Suzanne Rash ’69 who was a reading specialist in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District until her death this past year. • Marion Petrillo ’70 of WilkesBarre, English professor at Bloomsburg Universit}’. • Anne Boyle 75 of Winston-Salem, N.C., professor of English and wom­ en’s studies at Wake Forest Universit}: • Jacquelyn Ghormoz’78 of WilkesBane, a director and counselor in the student affairs office and adjunct faculty member in psychology at College Misericordia. Patricia met husband Robert J. Heaman at Wilkes, where he retired in 2001 as professor emeritus of English after a career that included serving as dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Although their older daughter, Maggie, earned her degrees from other colleges, she laid the foun­ dation at Wilkes through the Young Scholars Program and Wilkes the­ ater programs while she was in high school. Maggie is now resident design­ er and costume shop manager for the Sanjose (Calif.) Ballet Company. Younger daughter Catherine earned a bachelors degree in psychology from Wilkes in 1992 and a master’s in coun­ seling from Villanova University and is an independent communication sys­ tems consultant in Philadelphia. Except for graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, Patricia has made Wilkes pan of her daily life since 1957. She taught English at Wilkes for almost 40 years and was founding director of the Writing Center, coordinator of women’s stud­ ies, and chair of the English depart­ ment before retiring in 2001. “In all, I’ve been affiliated with Wilkes for close to 50 years,” the profes­ sor emeritus of English said. “It has been a second home and family to me throughout that time." The Heamans extended their legacy to Wilkes and their recognition of the importance of scholarships for promising students in the liberal arts, through the Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J. Heaman Scholarship, awarded each year to a junior or senior majoring in English with a lit­ erature concentration. The Pawlushes: Entering the Second Generation When the five Pawlush siblings got together last summer for the first time in years, it wasn’t surprising that Wilkes University popped up in conversation. After all, the siblings are all Wilkes alumni, as are three of their spouses. And now, the first member of the sec­ ond Pawlush generation has graduated from Wilkes. “Wilkes has been a big part of our lives, and we all appreci­ ate the opportunity that we had, said George Pawlush ’69, eldest of the sib­ lings. “All of us in some way picked up something that became essential and guided us through our careers. In addition to George, the Pawlush siblings include: • Hope Boback 73, an AP/CP high school biology teacher atJohn Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, Kentucky; married to the Very Rev. Theodore Boback 73, a retired Army chaplain, rector of St Andrew Orthodox Church, Baltimore, MD, and the director, Department of Chaplaincies Orthodox Church in America. • Dr. David Pawlush 79, a Harrisburg cardiologist specializing in conges­ tive heart failure; married to Lorraine (Edwards) Pawlush ’82, an elementa­ ry school registered nurse in Hershey. • Michael Pawlush ’82, information technology resource manager for the U.S. Navy in Mechanicsburg. • Neil Pawlush ’84, a chemistry profes­ sor at Albany College of Pharmacy. As the first Pawlush sibling to head to college, George chose Wilkes because of its academic reputation and low cost and the fact that about 40 of his high school classmates in Wilkes-Barre also went to school there. He worked in sports publicity as a student and became the institution’s first sports information director after he graduated. During his 11 years working at Wilkes in public relations, he met his wife, Carol Corbett Pawlush 79, who at the time was sec­ retary to the director of financial aid. George is now the vice president of pub­ lic relations and community affairs for Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, and Carol is a college relations officer for the Yale New Haven Health System. George Pawlush IV ’98, eldest of George and Carol’s three chil­ dren, was bom during the Wilkes years and was a frequent visitor to the administration offices—as a baby and toddler. Attracted to Wilkes for reasons other than those BACK ROW: GEORGE PAWLUSH '69, DAVE PAWLUSH '79, NEIL PAWLUSH '84, MIKE PAWLUSH '82. FRONT ROW: HOPE PAWLUSH BOBACK '73, ANNE PAWLUSH (MOTHER). of his father, George IV began in the pharmacy program, switching to accounting because a profes­ sor recognized his passion for the profession. His total Wilkes experi­ ence, which included the personal attention he received from professors, propelled George IV at a very young age to a high profile position as an assistant vice president and controller at Wachovia Bank in Charlotte, N.C. The elder George Pawlush noted, “We’re all doing very, very well in our careers. I think it’s really a testimony to the education we received at Wilkes.” Ill Do You Know a Wilkes Legacy Family? If your family is a Wilkes University legacy family—or if you know another family with multiple members who are alumni—we'd love to hear about it. Please fill out the reply card in this issue and tell us about your connections. "Legacy families demonstrate the personality of a university—the depth of character and influence that flourishes through the generations," said Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. Legacy families will be honored in various ways, such as with spe­ cial name tags at homecoming or legacy receptions at open houses. Carroll explained. Alumni are also encouraged to begin new legacy families by refer­ ring family members and other prospective students to the admissions office. An online referral form may be found at www.wilkes.edu/alumni/ involved/refer.asp. 5 �DivERSirrfeature ONE FOURTH OF NEW FACULTY AT WILKES ARE FROM DIVERSE POPULATIONS. DR. JENNIFER EDMONDS. AN ASSISTANT PRO­ FESSOR IN THE JAY S. SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP. TEACHES BUSINESS STATISTICS AT THE UNDERGRAD. UATE LEVEL AND BUSINESS RESEARCH DESIGN METHODS IN THE MBA PROGRAM. Taking Action for Diversity BY TRACEY M. DOOMS NE YEAR AGO, WILKES University’ adopted its Diversity Action Plan, designed to guide the university’ in its quest to become a more diverse community in which cultural differences are under­ stood and valued. Today, concrete results are already visible, even as ‘.'•■likes makes plans for the next two decades...and beyond. Among the diversity success stories being told at Wilkes: • New outreach programs target potential students of color and other underrepresented populations by vis­ iting high schools with higher enroll­ ments of minority students. • Departments report annually about progress on diversity and multiculturalism. • A dir ersity ambassador program brought together more than two 6 dozen students from underrepre­ sented groups at the beginning of the fall semester for a three-day retreat. Upperclassmen took new students “under their wings” to help them adjust to campus and begin long­ term mentoring. • A diversity series is bringing per­ formers from a variety of cultures to campus. • Efforts to seek and hire minority faculty and staff are included in each search process. Rising to the Challenge Although the entire university is work­ ing to turn the Diversity Action Plan into reality, it has been led by Provost Maravene Locschke. When she arrived at Wilkes three years ago, one of her primary goals was to increase diver­ sity—and appreciation for diversity—at the university. “We knew this would be challenging in this geographic area,” she said. The 2000 U.S. Census tallied the Scranton/ Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton metropolitan area population at 96.8 percent white; at that same time, 96.4 percent of Wilkes University students were white. -Meanwhile, the makeup ofthe broader L'.S. economv in which students will work and live is changing dramatically U.S. Census projections indicate that people ofcolor will make up one-third of the LLS. population by 2015 and nearly half of the popuhtion by2050. Loeschke set up a diversity’ task force, which recommended creating an administrative position response for diversity. In March 2003, Alan Zellner '72 was appointed the uni'® sitys first director ofdiversity’- The mer head wrcsding coach had sen as coordinator of minority a®*ilS Zellner’s first major task was to write the Diversity Action Plan, with input and approval from the president and academic commu­ nity. Loeschke noted, “We’re very proud that the faculty unanimously approved the Diversity Action Plan." The final plan was approved in June 2004. The document lays out the overall goal of promoting and supporting a culture of increased diversity at the university and in the community, noting that “we are motivated by the belief that students who experience a more diverse learning environment are better prepared for personal and professional success in a global and diverse world.” The plan’s view of diversity and multiculturalism encompasses not just ethnicity but also religious belief, sexual orientation, age, gender, and ability. The Diversity Action Plan outlines fifive primary goals: •• Create a more supportive campus community that respects and celebrates cultural, ethnic, and racial experiences. • Recruit, retain, and graduate a racially and ethnically diverse stu­ dent body. • Recruit and retain a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. • Ensure that the Wilkes under­ graduate experience is racially and ethnically diverse. • Assign accountability to achieve the long-term progress envisioned in this plan. Visible Results The Diversity Action Plan has been in place for a little more than a year, yet achievements are already being made. The primary reasons for such quick progress, according to Loeschke, are Zellners “energy” and the fact that faculty believe in the importance of a diverse culture. “This shows the commitment of management—from the president on down—to ensuring that everyone who comes to our campus feels welcome and safe,” Zellner said. Thanks to proactive measures, onefourth of new faculty hires for the 2005-06 academic year were from diverse populations, including Chinese, Japanese, Bahaman and Indian. The faculty' search manual outlines new procedures such as advertising posi­ tions in publications with large minor­ ity readership. “We’re not leaving it to chance that we will get a diverse appli­ cant pool,” says Josephine Panganiban, vice president of human and organiza­ tion development. Panganiban noted that, once faculty' from underrepresented populations are hired, further measures work to help them become accustomed to the Wilkes environment. New faculty members are assigned a mentor, for example, but now the department chair also follows up with activities such as having lunch with the new hire and his or her spouse. “The biggest challenge is that Wilkes-Barre itself is not a very diverse population in terms of race, although it is very diverse in terms of religion, ethnicity, and culture,” Zellner said. “Therefore, enticing people of color to come into the area is a major challenge for everyone." As people from diverse cultures move to the area—whether to live and work or to attend college—he noted, it's important both to help current residents be sensitive to change and to assist newcomers in becoming comfortable. The university is making great prog­ ress. The number of students from diverse populations increased from 4.7 percent in fall 2000 to 6.9 percent in fall 2005. The Diversity Action Plan is also moving into a new phase, as the university considers recommenda­ tions of the Multiculturalism Across the Curriculum Task Force for mak­ ing multiculturalism a part of stud­ ies across campus, said Gina Zanoli Morrison, committee chair and assis­ tant professor of education. “People are already doing wonderful things in their courses," she said. For example, the voices of women and minority authors are being examined in litera­ ture classes, and teacher candidates take a multicultural education course “so they are prepared for America's classroom,” Morrison said. From curriculum to hiring pro­ cedures, diversity is being built into everyday life at Wilkes University. “1 know from experience," Locschke said, “a diverse campus is a richer campus." I' I 1989 to 1995. 7 �AssociATiownews Alumni, Friends Take Grand Tour of Italy More than 60 Wilkes alumni, staff, and friends traveled to Italy this summer for a Ifrday excursion. The group visited sites from the Amalfi Coast to Venice and along the tray established great new friendships, had many laughs, and created new memories. The travelers toured the canals of Venice, took gondola rides at sunset, visited landmarks including the Statue of David in Florence, the famous lean­ ing Tower of Pisa, and the Roman Coliseum, and explored the ruins of Pompey. The trip included guided tours, dinners, and transportation throughout the country: “This is the place where legends were made, every' story was a fairy’ tale, and I knew I would never want to leave," said Michele Diskin ’95, associ­ ate director of alumni relations. The tour ended in Rome where each traveler took an illuminations tour of the streets of Rome and made wishes in the fountain. Perhaps some of the wishes were for another European adventure? The alumni office can cer­ tainly oblige! (See sidebar.) 3rr •; association news Newly Elected Wilkes University Alumni Association Board of Directors The mission of the Alumni Association is to develop strong bonds of loyalty between alumni and the university; sup­ port the university in its pursuit of excellence; promote the stature of Wilkes University; work to promote a culture of philanthropy and encourage life-long learning. Position descriptions for each office can be found in the By-Laws (www.wilkes.edu/alumni/associatioiVbylaws.pdl) President Colleen Gries Gallagher ’81 Bridgewater, NJ Past President William A. Tarbart ’70 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL SAM G1UNTA '72 AND WIFE RENEE ENJOY A GONDOLA RIDE AT SUNSET IN VENICE First Vice President George Pawlush ’69 Cheshire, CT Second Vice President Terrence Casey ’82 Dallas, PA Historian John E Pullo ’82 Clarks Summit, PA Secretary Beth N. Danner ’02* Wilkes-Barre, PA Register Now to Set Sail for the Greek Isles Join the Wilkes Alumni Association and friends March 11-19, 2006, to experience the beauty of Greece—from Athens to die ancient city of Corinth. This unique trip offers a first class tour and cruise and all die advantages of group travel plus the freedom to pursue personal interests—shopping, sight seeing, dining. The cost is 51,889 per person, based on double occupancy, and includes taxes and tips to driver, guides, and cruise and hotel staff- A S250 deposit is required by January 1,2006 to reserve your spot. For more information, contact Michelle Diskin '95 at 1-800-W1LKES-U ext. 4134 or _____email alumni@wilkes.edu. r Class of2006 David R. Carey’83*,Wilkes-Barre, PA Terrence W Casey ’82, Dallas, PA Fred R. Demech ’61*, Chantilly, VA Glen C. B. Flack ’73, Jackson, NJ Ali E. Qureshi ’96*, Herndon, VA John J. Serafin ’90*, West Pittston, PA Heather Tahan-Keegan ’00*, Wayne, NJ Class of2007 Kay E. Coskey ’86, Burlingame, CA John M. Holland ’73, Scottsdale, AZ G. Garfield Jones ’72*, Shavertown, PA Roseman,’ Lafratte ’93, West Pittston, PA William J. Layo ’01*, Memphis, TN Louis E Steck ’55, Wheaton, IL Margery E Ufberg ’69, Kingston, PA Class of2008 Laura Barbera Cardinale ’72, Belmont, MA Beth N. Danner ’02*, Wilkes-Barre, PA ClaytonJ. Karambelas ’49, Kingston, PA Ronald N. Miller ’93, Woodbridge, VA George G. Pawlush ’69, Cheshire, CT Steven P Roth ’84, Shavertown, PA Matthew J. Sowcik’00*, Kingston, PA Ancestral Colonels Charlie F Jackson ’51, Langhome, PA Board of Trustees Denise Schaal Cesare ’77, Moosic, PA Daniel Klem ’68, Allentown, PA William R. Miller ’81, New York, NY Most Recent Class Bridget Giunta ’05, Wilkes-Barre, PA Jodi Viscomi ’05, Wilkes-Barre, PA Student Ashley McBrearty ’06 (S.A.A.President) Andrew Steinberg ’06 (S.G. President) Stephanie Victor ’06 (Senior Class President) * denotes previous board members Williams '72 to Chair New Class Committee Program Wilkes recendy launched an exciting new class committee program for the 2006 alumni campaign to increase alumni giving and participation. Chaired by Gary Williams ’72, the class committee program will provide fellow classmates an opportunity to connect with each other and the university. Alumni will soon be contacted by members of their class to join them in support of The Wilkes Fund Alumni Campaign. The Wilkes Fund 2006 will include the Alumni Campaign; die Parents Campaign, chaired by Alan Gold; The Business Campaign, chaired by John Serafin ’90; and The Wilkes Athletic Fund, chaired by Garf Jones ’72. >S3 ~‘D AN7WNES '51 EQS PHOTOS AT THE AMALFI COAST. 8 9 �AssociATioNnews 4T lx. w®< 1 Homecoming 2005 V B V vi* 1 K. £-~ B J III I *S?V j ▼ L-R: MIKE FRANTZ, VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARKETING AND ENROLLMENT; DR. ANDREA BREEMER FRANTZ, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COMMUNICATION STUDIES; MARCUS SOWCIK '03 AND HOLLY (SHIBER) SOWCIK '03 (WITH CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPY, CHASE]. ar.^i i*Z^k idilo V : -1i : ' / , TH,S YEAR'S YEAR'S WINNING WINNING FLIGHT FLIGHT IN IN THIS WTHE ANNUAL homecoming golf . BtournaWENT (L-R): BILL TARBART ■KE JACK ’80 M'87 ii I X A-L LT. IS C= EJTJ.E-L TF-STT- JUWOA COLLEGE : =>5D=. TO WSIXES JVYEFSTY Fj=T.~.'<ED TO CAM=US =T~ A ~=L"D\ BREAKFAST .1 L_'l -IOJSE. FRONT FT.T SEATED L-F . CW HENESS lUl <= CHARLOTTE L. CUTLER -2 1'1 All- E CUWTS =A~vAS FEFYERKES —Z SAFEATA FARLEY =- EACX \G -L-R : .111“ S. R4LST3H 51 JEAN S~E=L£ e; AG, -;aut.’.a\ AC OCHRES SETCHECK PRICE A' >EL£X _ AX2S\: 'ARKS — !•. A--LTTT FTELIC JC. - ITD~£L> C. FARION CCFCAU ■: <■ \'x > e. .;-A^ < ■i / 4 ◄ PRESENTING THE INAUGURAL ANCESTRAL COLONEL LIFETIME CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ARE CHARLIE JACKSON '51, ANCESTRAL COLONEL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FAR LEFT AND BILL TARBART '70, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, FAR RIGHT. AWARD NOMI­ NEES (L-R): CLAYTON KARAMBELAS '49, LEO SOLOMON '53, AND DEAN EMERITUS GEORGE RALSTON REPRE­ SENTING JOSEPH SAVITZ '48. THIS YEAR’S SELECTION TO RECEIVE THE AWARD WAS LEO SOLOMON. kJ Eft •' 1 r n i Thanks to the 1,800 Wilkes University alumni, friends, and family who made Homecoming Weekend 2005 a wonderful success. We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with friends and faculty. We're glad you came home to Wilkes and hope that you'll plan to come again, soon! II ^1 r^« A MEMBERS OFTHE Z-ASS C= :=3= ‘-‘DUfjP AS 3 D -D = . DCLCK'ELS. THOSE - - .—=rv-[\CLUDED J I -_--S K7 . ~ S.LLK0L4.Jte«| A NGUYEN NGUYEN, A PHARMACY MAJOR FROM YORK, PA., AND STEPHANIE VICTOR, A PHARMACY MAJOR FROM HUMMELSTOWN, PA., WERE CROWNED THE 2005 HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN. i t < s ▲ ANCESTRAL COLONELS GATH­ ERED FOR A BREAKFAST AT THE HENRY STUDENT CENTER. THOSE IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDED GERALD WASHKO, WILLIAM MORGAN, FRANK RADASZEWSKI, JOHN LYHON, GARF JONES, CHARLIE JACKSON, STAN POLK, DEAN GEORGE RALSTON, DAN PINKOWSKI, LOU STECK, HOWARD (SKINNY) ENNIS, LEO SOLOMON. CLAYTON KARAMBELAS, BILL TARBART, JIM KUPETZ. BCB MORRIS, AND DAN PINKOWSKI. i •SSi“SWS I "X-» ^SSITDtT EG PHYLLIS £CCBt KISS 4i. r ? r. v TO ft u ,, ■1 r< F A L-R: GEORGS OFFSHACK.. ja/75, JOSEPH (JAY) OLEXY G1, JI .’EAT] (SHCFRANKO; OLEXY'60. k™bacAk^S^^ '' «S“ II asissssjswS^s^S^” IV’CES'5^- ■ | (L-R): GARY GIESCHEN TS; TONY SHIPULLA ‘78 KEVIN DON At ESKi *'5 ART DANIELS -77; BILLY ABRAMS TS; GREG “OSCAR' WILDET8 CRAIG AUs™ 76; JIMMY WICHELHAUS 78: ARLENE (ROSTRUNI CO ADV '75 BILLY UROSEVICH '77: PATTY (RILEY) UROSEVICH ’77; TONY DEVINCENTIS *75. 11 �oNcampus ONcampus Faculty-Mentored Research Hits the West Coast One normally associates DNA fingerprinting with detectives try­ ing to solve a crime, but at Wilkes University this scientific research technique is used to determine how oak forests regenerate. Research on oak forest regenera­ tion, as well as research on chilling sensitivity of certain plants and the use of genetic engineering to trick plants into making colored intracellular structures, were part of a larger presentation by 13 Wilkes University biology students at the annual American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) convention in Seattle this summer. Kristy Hicks, Katnran Kalim, Drew Layer, Christopher Pray, Jennifer Ramil, Cassie Sailus, David Scordino, Shuja Shafqat, Deana Mikhalkova, Ashley McBrearty, Benjamin Palachick, James Bochicchio, and Ashley Moore were accompanied by Dr. William B. Terzaghi, associate professor of biology, who served as faculty men­ tor in the research. Wilkes students gave five differ­ ent presentations in both a special undergraduate session and dur­ ing the main meetings. Wilkes University had the largest under­ graduate contingency among 12 L-R: PRESIDENT TIM GILMOUR; DR. PAUL C. BROWNE, DEAN, JAY S. SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP; DENISE COLE; MONSIGNOR ANDREW J. MCGOWAN, BROTHER OF WILLIAM G. MCGOWAN. Wilkes Names Recipient of Prestigious McGowan Scholarship Senior accounting major Denise Cole has been named the 2005 William G. EIGHT BIOLOGY MAJORS PRESENTED RESEARCH AT SUNY B.NGHAMPTON ----- ^McG°W™ Sch°lar- She ^iU KCeiVe 3 OUe-yeaT, full-tuition Scholarship tO Wilkes “h^kS Ka™hUJAMSTHa?oa't nk ““ year' G' MCG°WaI1 Sch°larShiP “ named back row (L-Ri: dr. william terzaghi. associate professor of biologydeanaLAYB in honor of the humanitarian and telecommunications pioneer who founded MCI Communications Corporation. The scholarship provides select colleges and universities with a way to identify outstanding business students. L-R; JAMES BOCHICCHIO, Cole is president of the university’s award-winning Students in Free Enterprise ASHLEY MOORE, AND JENNIFER RAMIL PRESENT A (SIFE) organization and holds membership in the business and accounting POSTER OF THEIR RESEARCH r wo i cn wr ■ nt-in nucnnwn on engineering plants with club and Students for the Advancement of Management (SAM). Cole is a Dean’s (COLOR-CODED ORGANELLES. List student and a resident assistant. She is a coordinator for Volunteers in Tax Assistance (VITA), a group of accounting majors who prepare tax returns at no cost to lower income and elderly individuals. She also volunteers with REACH, a program that helps at-risk families gain financial knowledge. Cole is the recipient of an accounting scholarship from the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a two-time recipient of both the Presidential Volunteer Service Award and Service Leadership Award. r ■ over 2,000 people attending the ASPB convention. This is the fifth consecutive year Wilkes students attended the ASPB conference, previously held in Providence, Denver, Miami, and Honolulu. The students also presented their research at SUNY Binghamton during the Northea Regional ASPB Meeting inJunc' Pharmacy Practice Faculty Author New Column in Local Newspaper The 15 faculty members in the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing Department of Pharmacy Practice are serving as experts and guest authors for a new column in The Times Leader. The column, titled “Rx Answers,” appears twice a month in the newspa­ per’s Health section. Faculty answer questions submitted by Times Leader readers on a variety of topics, includ­ ing issues relating to generic drug use, drug interactions, and general health and wellness. The column allows pharmacy faculty, all of whom are advancedpractice pharmacists, to provide an educational service to the local and regional community. FRESHMEN GET A WARM WELCOME, HELPING HAND FROM THE FOOTBALL TEAM Members of the Colonels football team lent a hand to more than 400 freshmen resident students as they moved into campus dorms for the start of the fall 2005 semester. Sporting t-shirts that read, "If we can't move it, it can't be moved," the team helped students and parents carry boxes, computers, clothes, and furniture. "This was a great opportunity for the players to meet incoming students and parents and interact with all facets of campus," said Frank Sheptock, head football coach. "We want our students to take pride in the university and take a leadership role in the mentoring of freshman teammates and the student body as a whole." Nearly 950 freshmen and returning students reside on campus this academic year, up from 860 last year. 13 �caupss ■ General Colin Powell (Ret-) and Bob Woodward Highlight Upcoming Lectures st Wilkes Fn-m-r Secretary of State General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) will speak at Wilkes University's Outstanding t .--re-re Forum on December 6,2005 at730 pan. The event will be held at the EM. Kirby Center on WilkesBarres public square and is presented by the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. The Outstanding Leaders Forum features the inspiring insight and experience of recognized national and international leaders who embody the principles of authentic leadership and strategic excellence. General Powell became the 65th Secretary of State in January 2001. bringing extensive experience with him to his office. Before becoming Secretary of State, he served as a key aide to the Secretary of Defense and as National Security Advisor to President Reagan. He also served 35 years in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Four-Star General and serv­ ing as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-1993). During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including the Panama intervention of 1989 and Operation Desen Storm in the vittunous 1991 Persian Gulf V>ar. General Powell is the author of his hest-sdlmgautorugreplr,American fairnzy. Tickets far fe rara535.. «i5< and i I -,:,.: -z;> , v Center <S.-K TV.-bib',. oNcampus K K POWELL Ticketmaster locations, or ticketmaster online. All proceeds fund scholarships for students in the Sidhu School. On Sunday, April 23, 2006, award­ winning investigative reporter Bob Woodward will deliver the 25th Annual Max Rosenn Lecture in Law and Humanities. The event is free and open to the public. A'twdward is an assistant man­ aging editor of The Washington fm and the only contemporary American writer to author or cozstr.ur-at feast t-j n3!jona] ^sHelling non-fiction books. In 3573, The ’//othrngton /tori won the - ’Z»r Priz» t.j, gf &ra Wosdw»;d gr:,j 'n tb 5,2pj2( Dr. Cox Donates $150,000 to Establish Annual Speech and Debate Tournament Dr. Harold Cox, professor emeritus and university archivist, recently donated $150,000 to establish an annual forensics tournament at Wilkes. The communication studies department held the first Harold Cox Invitational Forensics Tournament in February. The two-day competition included 12 national-level speech and debate events and brought colleges from throughout the mid-Atlantic region to the Wilkes campus. Dr. Cox’s gift will provide invalu­ able funding for the speech and WOODWARD debate team as it competes in region­ al and national tournaments. Since its founding in 1935, the Wilkes Debate Society and its members The New York Times has said, have won more than 1,500 awards in uBob Woodward is the most famous intercollegiate competition, investigative reporter in America? Newsweek has excerpted five of his books in headline-making cover sto ries and three of Woodward’s books have been made into movies. LEFT: MARTY WILLIAMS. His most recent book, The Secret 1FROM VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI AND Man: The Story of Watergate* Deep Throat, is a riveting look at the historic Watergate scandal and the revelation of former 1 Bi °PC live Mark Felt as the infamous Deep Throat. For more information on t »• Rosenn Lecture with Bob Woo.^ contact Rebecca Van Jura. events coordinator, at >' or by email vanjurafMl^ " ' DEVELOPMENT: DR. HAROLD COX; DR. MARK STINE. CHAIR, COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEPARTMENT Wilkes Announces Nanotechnology Guaranteed Placement Partnership Wilkes and Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) have entered into an articulation agreement to offer LCCC students guaranteed placement into the university’s bachelor of science in applied and engineering sciences program. Under the agreement, students earning an associate’s degree in either nanofabrication manufacturing tech­ nology or electronics engineering technology from LCCC will be award­ ed transfer and advance placement credits, allowing them to matriculate into Wilkes’ engineering program as a third-year student Three nearby public school districts have also entered into the cooperative 2+2+2 agreement, allowing students interested in electronics and nanotech­ nology’ to move seamlessly from their high school through LCCC. then on to Wilkes University’. Wilkes University's instructional pro­ grams meet the needs of both graduates and employers by providing appro­ priate academic preparation, expert- ences, and competencies required for baccalaureate-level employment in the expanding fields of nanofabrication technology, nanomanufactur­ ing technology, and biotechnology. Nanotechnology refers to the design and production of extremely small elec­ tronic devices and circuits built from atoms and molecules. “There is strong, active interest in this program among area high school students," said Dr. David '.Veils, chair­ man of the engineering and physics department at Wilkes University “Our expanding engineering programs enable students to develop expertise in new technologies that are so centra-. to the regions developing industry’ Recently, the 2+2+2 program held a NanoCamp at Wilkes University where students from focal high schocfe were given extensive hands-on elec­ tronic experience, toured several area industries, and learned .trout ra;-rare gies that are opening sigmhrant new career opportunities in Northeastern Pennsylvania and tram::.vid;. The camp is port of a larger program to help students more eflectKely rravigate the path from high school through college to careers in developing recteologxs. The agreement is also erwotmaging news for the region^ including f'.utvh-.’.d Sef.-ra'oml-.te'..'.:. civ leading globed supplier o; high :x- ■ mance predress, "Thispregtara w ill be a Ix-ra-.'.. to local trehuoleg) evriy.wrare s. .eh VairvhiUbv pfovai.egagt-o:. -.re-, .v to wewit g'orab.tl.v.we’. .v,', gra.Irev.es;' xv.l IN. X.xl.w X, Xv. .re Sr.. 'ivd .“og-.rev.re .■<-h.V .vnrevreht.'w", w rasa be Iv- e'. to the eeroy rare. .sso '.lx o o\ + mg-,b,og..y. ■ ,0 to rew.?o.',','.-o, vo,.X . . '■ �ALUMNI@Wilkes.edu Make sure you don’t miss a single issue of your magazine, the Universe. Program, reception, and event invitations can’t find you if your address isn’t up to date! Monthly e-letters are a must for Kickin' Around in Europe: last-minute specials for Broadway, concerts, and travel. Wc;i iit:ii'; ■ ;i.>(.<:t:i It.■<ii 11 <,'X|miiii.*11(;<r, Uy^r. through I ravel d Major Year. Name. Address: I;/ UOIltJA i Al AMICO ’On IT w IGIITSIIINO. 8II0PPIN0, Email: ■ qx-lunkliiij,ami"'lJ Ihi-zriitlinmi'l'nlll'f Preferred phone: enn \L RossJr. Savitz’48 Sordoni x McCole Umphred ’. Umphred. Sr. ’52 E. Weiss . Wiendl* Itinerary <>f the Wllk« Employer I .r-iv'-r.iiy v/onicn1. ixnicr tc.iin'* week lony European va< aiion this August. Tide: Or.e of «>a< h John Siunoskis goals when he came to Wilkes in 2002 was to offer this type of experience to his team. 'i think it should be a part of their educational experience to see another Wilkes Society. This Society is open culture ' said Sumoski. to anyone who generously supports After two years of fundraising, 15 teammates, Sumoski, a trainer, and a parent chaperone spent 10 days visit­ ing Belgium, the Netherlands, and G.ennany. The team stayed at the Sittard Sports Hotel, complete with soccer fields onsite and rcok day trips to vari­ ous tourist attractions. We.wear m many or the big cities, .n Cologne we saw the cathedra!— this huge; massivechurch. It was just .nrreliiile in Amsterdant. we took a boat murofthe Rhine Rcz*^,’ be vid in .■alkenburg, wercinKti car/a=tnade wi ;f tandsmne'iist verr r.sef as iirii-.vus tur ns..'.‘.•.e .van' ‘leave wiirii-.r. vsecr.wuriered v. -< -.-si esm-nnlidihg easeriHrze. as ■tie: will tan ier, im jisji he t-ai'i -tive-c 'w jtil v.ttr.r.glautl-'artoSiti^iit tie? sic-. i-ze bluet tue ■ann-ie. p-Jtais tif.imenrji SUfr>‘?*: rwalte aw yjp-yearori witrf- mib. .1. Ge-mai.; vspiawit'.y , 4- H'jllatiti'.erneter. v.Sew Wilkes by annually contributing $1,000 “vZoYbunoes^Ja ™E™^SUR,?,G °F A AT or more to the university. On behalf of Wilkes University, the Grohs thank 8,000 American soldiers were buried. This was not the first time senior forward Adrienne Richards, a commu­ nication studies major, was in Germany. However, she says, this trip allowed her to see more of Europe and play against the Europeans. “The most appealing thing about the trip was the opportunity of plating four v - - r “*7 “ »- international matches," she said. The women participated in four friendly games, playing against two Dutch teams, one Belgian team, and one team from Germany. Although Wilkes lost to each of the European teams. Sumoski said the games prepared his players for the upcoming season." "Its good to get that kind of experi­ ence and a few games under the belt." said Sumoski. adding that the European teams are quite good. “The women play ver/ good soccer because they grow up watching it. The)' have a good under­ standing of it its pan of their culture." all donors whose support has helped Richaius whs im^i^ssed -with the abil keep a Wilkes education an affordable iiv of their Eurupem counterparts. mark of excellence. "The European plajers were very skilled athletes. Most girls play on a coed team urm! thev were 15. The one | Fiscal Year 2004 Summary Of Revenues And Expenses I German we played had a German Revenues and other Support: National plaver on their team. These Tuition and fees teams and of scccer them- selves were unlike anAThing well ever experience in the sra:es.~ she said. The ream took a break and became spectarors. working a professional soc S 50.362.785 (S 15,423.564) $ 34.939.221 S 3.191.027 S 6.229385 $ 6,208,042 S 402,231 S2.0B.Y74 Less; student aid Tuition and fees net of student aid Government grants and conlniCLs Private gifts and grants/contracts Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises Income from interest and dividends Other additions cergsme al RhodaJC in Hofland. Total Revenues and other Support Sumaski is pfenning another trip f°r Expenses: 2008. Trips are planned far in adv-ance to give smdems p-enr-' of time to funds for navd expenses (up'Arar^5 S2,000 per person;. Tnruugh persona fundmising’ las years efforts r^d about SlO.tOO. r "This trip brought us closer toget by sharing this once-in^Iifen^ ence with once-in-a-lffetime friends, said Richards. I * I ' "‘'“tterieam was ranked 16ih in the counuy S52.9S3.080 $ 17.o-iO.0i-.' $372596 $ 1.1S0.-IS4 S 3.529.937 S 5J6U26 S 17.(02.2'8 $ U7X983 instruction Research I’ubhi Service Academic Support Student Services ........ ___ Institutional Support AuxiiiafEntet p.biscs s-v. .■ni.isi lilt.ll I xpril’if. < •<0'1. -9. f Ntimlxnilhally /nun ihr Auililal stdh inriK Ai llvitl<*\/or Yn» I ndtin* 5/JMH. Michael I. Gottdenkcr Jason D. Griggs 90 Alan E. Guskm Milan S. Kirby Daniel Klemjr. ’68 Dan E Kopen 70 Melanie Maslow Lumia Michael J. Mahoney Marjorie H. Marquan George J. Matz 71 Clifford K. Melberger John R. Miller *68 William R. Miller 61 Gerald A. Moffatt ’63 Robert A. Mugford ’58 Mary Belin Rhodes M77 Ronald A. Rittenmcv cr 72 Eugene Roth ‘57 James J. Sandman Marino J. Ninurclli 73 Susan Weiss Shoval Jay S, Sidhu M73 Elizabeth A. Slaughter 68 William R. Tartun 70 Ronald D. Trenuvnc "58 William IL Tremaync *57 Don E. Wilkinson '5S Wayne P. Yetter 67 Tri sms Emfriii Benjamin Ridnun. Jr, ‘41’ Panic S Davies Robert \ lv«m>kv Icivmc R GoKKtctn Frank M. Henn Ikvetlv Wakcsltx* tExx'-x Allan P Knb\. it Rtchanl I Pearsall WlUum A. IVdnuuh 61 Ainekl S Rt’.knt WTO > fiilih-.ltril by the Ikwlopnw nt ntviMon of Wllta* I 'nlwtMiy Wv ivgirt any whKmoiu ot emu* iviu.wvd wnhtn ihw iv|s«u l\w to th.' w.vlvi .4 jj.cGv v inlssril If yon nhuultl llml un rinn oi (iinlx-.loii, plr.iy tllns I the nun < nun . to I whne lopki. \v.i .t.ini Dim lot ot Uc'.- >hh .uvl IX'ixm R.h:r.su jI I A\'X\: . M s . . ’ i >111,1 .nt Fund VOLUNTEERS Pete Albano Joseph Angddla 60 M87 Mike Barrc-uk 93 MW Robert Brittain 70 Jennifer Carey S3 Jenny Ccntrclh 74 Lori Chamogursky Charlie Chisarexk Joyce Chwalek Eetsv B. Condron 79 Cathy Conrad 95 Kathy Dunsmuir Bill Goldswonhv 76 Allred Groh'41 Jane Lampe-Groh Bruce E. Gov - 72 Donna Hansbury John Karjvis Joe Kenstts 79 Jcnv Kowjiski 65 Bud Kresge David Kuranovsch 93 John Mjrmi W John Manxsek 76 Mane Muukxs TO Andrea c'.r.x\ 69 Dcr.ras Dahaila 71 Raijior. Steven E Roth 64 John ScraSn A’ Sandra at 7? BobSmnkx ChaSe< hxrf 69 Ron Vre-ravre rs.i.p iv.hv v U-.Nrosad 69 xv.xh \\... .7 v.va \\.‘ :\-62 .. XV.'.'. , �spoRTspafl® Kickin' Around in Europe: Woman s soccer team experiences teembuildiriiig through travel BY DONNA TALARICO ’06 £ Gifts Received June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005 “ IGHTSEEING, SHOPPING, spelunking, and soccer. ■ J These entries topped the itinerary of the Wilkes University women’s soccer team’s week­ long European vacation this August One of coach John Sumoski’s goals when he came to Wilkes in 2002 was to offer this type of experience to his team. “1 think it should be a part of their educational experience to see another culture,” said Sumoski. After two years of fundraising, 15 teammates, Sumoski, a trainer, and a parent chaperone spent 10 days visit­ ing Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The team stayed at the Sittard Sports Hotel, complete with soccer fields onsite, and tookday trips to vari­ ous tourist attractions. ^'ewent to many of rhe big cities, oogne, we saw the cathedral— 15 uge, massive church. It was just Board of Trustees l its students, and the community. They now continue their tradition of dedication by serving as co-chairs of the recently re-established John Wilkes Society. This Society is open to anyone who generously supports i^U1IS of interest m HoIbnd?JMW-O,d "'lnd' G^-ndaHo^XXe or more to the university. On behalf of Wilkes University, the Grohs thank 8,000 American soldiers were buried. This was not the first time senior forward Adrienne Richards, a commu­ nication studies major, was in Germany. However, she says, this trip allowed her to see more of Europe and play against the Europeans. trough the dark Sumosld recall. Wilkes by annually contributing $1,000 COACH SUMOSKI CHATS WITH DIVISION 1 BUNDESLIGA (GERMAN^TEAM UR‘NG HALFT,ME OF A GAME AT BAD NEUENAR.A team from Germany. Although Wilkes lost to each of the European teams, Sumosld said the games prepared his players for the upcoming season.* - -ats with For more than four decades, Jane Lampe-Groh and Al Groh '41 have h’de0uts during the war" «vemsbyboa[and ' tirelessly served Wilkes University, “The most appealing thing about the trip was the opportunity of playing four international matches,” she said. The women participated in four friendly games, playing against two Dutch teams, one Belgian team, and one nValkenburg, we toured caves made = ' “Its good to get that kind of experi­ ence and a few games under the belt,” said Sumosld, adding that the European teams are quite good. “The women play very good soccer because they grow up watching it They have a good under­ standing of it; it’s part of their culture.” all donors whose support has helped Richards was impressed with theaH keep a Wilkes education an affordable ity of their European counterparts. mark of excellence. “The European players were ray skilled athletes. Most girls play ona coed team until they were 15. The one Fiscal Year 2004 Summary Of Revenues And Expt _ German team we played had a Gennai Revenues and other Suppon: S 50,362,785 National player on their team. These Tuition and fees (S 15,423,564) Less; student aid teams and the games of soccer them S 34,939,221 Tuition and fees net of student aid S 3,191,027 selves were unlike anything well e® Government grants and contracts S 6,229385 Private gifts and grantsfcontracts experience in the states, she saidS 6,208,042 Sales and services of auxiliary enterprises S 402,231 The team took a break and became Income from interest and dividends S 2,013,174 spectators, watching a profession3'5® Other additions cer game at Rhoda JC in Hollan Total Revenues and other Support 0 .Unr m >thertripf° Sumoski is planning anot..■ r Eximkis: 2008. Trips are planned &r in 3 to give students plenty of tin16 , hinds for travel expenses (up' $2,000 per person). Throug P fundraising,last yearbeffons^ about $10,000. eriogelil£r “This trip brought us dose $52,983,080 Instruction Research Public Service_________________ Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Auxiliary Enterprises S 17.o40.017 S 372.596 S 1,180,484 5 3,529,937 S 5362.226 S 17.632.238 S 1,773,985 Total Expenses $47,491383 Change in nd operating activities S 5,491.597 Richard L Bunn ’55 John M. Cefaly. Jr. 70 Denise 5. Cesare 77 Charles E Cohen Lawrence E. Cohen '57 Esther B. Davidowitz Linda A. Fisher Shelley’ Freeman '82 Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Michael I. Goltdenker Jason D. Griggs ‘90 Alan E. Guskin Milan S. Kirby Daniel Klem, Jr. ’68 Dan E Kopen 70 Melanic Maslow Lumia Michael J. Mahoney Maijorie H. Marquan George J. Matz 71 Clifford K. Mclberger John R. Miller '68 Wiliam R. Miller '81 Gerald A. Moffatt '63 Robert A. Mugford '58 Mary Belin Rhodes M77 Ronald A. Rittenmcycr 72 Eugene Roth '57 James J. Sandman Marino J. Santarelli 73 Susan Weiss Shoval Jay S. Sidhu M73 Elizabeth A. Slaughter '68 William R. Tarbart 70 Ronald D. Tremayne '58 William H. Tremayne '57 Don E. Wilkinson '58 Wayne P. Yetter '67 Trustees Emeriti Benjamin Badman, Jr. '41* Panic S. Davies Robert A. Fortinsky Jerome R. Goldstein Frank M. Henry Beverly Blakeslee 1 liscox '58 Allan P Kirby. Jr. Richard L Pearsall William A. Perlmuth '51 Arnold S. Rifkin Max Roscnn Richard M. Ross, Jr. Joseph J. Savilz ‘48 Stephen Sordoni Constance McCole Umphred William J. Umphred, Sr. '52 Norman E. Weiss Joseph A. Wiendt* Wilkes Fund Volunteers Pete Albano Joseph Angclclla '80 M'87 Mike Barrouk '98 M'OO Robert Brittain 70 Jennifer Carey '83 Jenny Ccntrclla 74 Lori Chamogursky Charlie Chisarcik Joyce Chwalek Betsy B. Condron 79 Cathy Conrad ”95 Kathy Dunsmuir Bill Goldsworthy 76 Alfred Groh '41 Jane Lampc-Groh Bruce E. Govcr 72 Donna Hansbury John Karavis Joe Kcrcstes 79 Jerry’ Kowalski '65 Bud Krcsgc David Kuranovich '93 John Mason '00 John Matusck 76 Marie Mihalos 70 Andrea Petrasck ’69 Dennis Puh.illa 71 George Ralston Steven P Roth '84 John Serafin '90 Sandra Shcruda 70 Bob Stanley Charles Tharp ’69 Ron Tremayne ’58 Philip Tuhy Carl Urbanski ’89 Sandy Warrick Gary Williams 72 M'82 Jacqueline Willison ’93 by sharing this once-in a , encewithonce-in-a-lifetune^ Ninnbeis directlyJrom the Audited Statement of Activities for Year Ending 5A31/04. said Richards. HI 02005 Published by die Development Division of Wilkes Univereity. We regret any omissions or error, contained within this report. Due to the number of generous donors, some tunics nuy luve mistakenly been missed. If you should find an error or omission, please direct the corrections to Evdyne Topfer, Assistant Director of Research and Donor Relations at l-iJOO-WlLKES-U, c.xt 4309 or email her at topIcntPwtikes edu. 16 tke women’s soccer team was ranked 16th in the country. * Da rau <1 io’uir.giTurP.v | 1 �Leadership Giving Recognition Gifu of SI.000 or mote for all purposes receivedJune 1.200i - May 31.2005 TheJohn Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES I $10,000 - 599^99 Aeroflex Foundation Hie Arcadia Foundation Mrs. Helen E Berryman’ Black Horse Foundation. Inc. Blue Cross of Northeastern PA Mr. & Mrs. John Michael Celalyjr. 70 Mrs. Denise Schaal Cesare 77 Citigroup Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. Dr. Harold E Cox Crahal! Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William Davidowitz Diversified Information Technology Isadora & Gctha Edelstein Trust Annette Evans Trust Estate of Attorney & Mrs. George I_ Fenner. Jr. Mr.’ & Mrs. Harry L Fierverker '49 Dr. Don C Follmer '50 Ms. Shelley Freeman '82 Mr. & Mrs. Jerome R. Goldstein The Goldstein Family Foundation Edward Grogan '54 Nancy Ralston Grogan '52 Guard Foundation Guard Insurance Group Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. Henry J P Morgan Chase & Co, Ina JustGive, Ina Dr. Stanley’ B. KayMary R_ Koons Charitable Trust Lehman Brothers Jack Mangelsdorfjr. Dorothy Darling Mangelsdorf Mark IV Industries Foundation, Inc. Robert T. Martin Patrice Stone Manin 77 Maslow Family Foundation Inc. McCole Foundation, Inc. Wiliam G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. Clifford K. Melberger Ruth Boorom Melberger '62 Mr. & Mrs. William P Montague. Jr. '68 Montague Family Foundation John C. Mabel Mostellcr Charitable Trust Attorney’ & Mrs. William A. Perlmuth '51 Henry Blackman & Edith M. Plumb Trust 2 Mrs. Mary Min Rhodes M77 Mr. & Mrs. Arnold S. Rifkin Ronald A. Riucnmeyer 72 Hedy Wrightson Rittenmcyer 72 Attorney & Mrs. Eugene Roth '57 Mrs. Sylvia Strauss Savitz '54 Mr. & Mrs. Y. Judd Shoval Mr. & Mrs. Jay S. Sidhu M73 Sordoni Foundation, Inc. Sovereign Bank William J. Umphred, Sr. '52 Constance McCole Umphred The Winninger Foundation. Inc. FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $5,000- 59.999 Dr. Joseph A. Abate 79 Acom Foundation Inc, Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Bunn '55 Estate of Bruce & Charlotte Cardon Mr. John J. Chopack '69 Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson Mrs. Mary Lee Cusccla CVS Piiarmacy, Inc. Dr. John H. Ellis IV 79 Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Foninsky Geisinger Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E (Tim) Gilmour Mr. & Mrs. Michael I. Gottdenker Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry’ Mr. & Mrs. Jason D. Griggs "90 Mr. & Mrs. Carmen E Hagelgans Mr. Nicholas A. Heineman '51 Auomcy Harry’ R. Hiscox ’51 Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox ’58 Frank H. Hughes, Jr. Jean Reiter Hughes ’49 John and Josephine Thomas Foundation Mr. & Mrs. John R Kearney Lucinda C. Gossett Charitable Trust M&T Charitable Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Norman Mailer '95 Mr. John R. Miller’68 Mr. & Mrs. Roben A. Mugford ’58 Mrs. Barbara Davenpon Neville The Overlook Estate Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard L Pearsall Rile Aid Corporation Mr. James J. Sandman Mr. &r Mrs. Kenneth H. Taylor, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Tremayne '58 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Tremayne '57 Wyoming Valley Motors PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE 52.500 - $4,999 Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Bergman Foundation Bohlin, Cywinskijackson Dr. Jesse H. Choper ’57 Commemorative Brands, Inc. Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Stanley’S. Davies Captain & Mis. Fred R. Dcmech, Jr. '61 Brinley & Jane M. ElmesCrahall Attorney Linda A. Fisher Mr. John H. Fitzgibbon Ill Dr. & Mr. Michael J. Frantz ArthurJ. Gallagher & Co. of NJ GAO Marbuck Foundation Mr. Jeffrey’S. Giberson 79 Dr. Bernard W Graham Iniermetro Industries Corp. Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Lennon Mrs. Rose Goigold Liebman 37’ E Paul Lumia Melanie Maslow Lumia Dr. William N. McCann ’84 Attorney Frank H. Menaker, Jr. '62 Mr. William R. Miller '81 Jerry A. Mohn ’63 Rowena Simms Mohn '63 Estate ofJ. Donald Munson NEPA /American Society of Highway Engineers PA Society of Public Accountants, NE Chapter (PSPA) PNC Foundation Prudential Financial Ramada Plaza Hotel Dr. & Mrs. William E Raub '61 The Honorable Max Roscnn Roscnn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP Mrs. Mary Kay Barrett Roten '64 Mr. & Mrs. Marino J. Samarelli 73 William B. Sordoni Margaret Filipkowski Sordoni 70 Mr. William R. Tarban 70 DPS Foundation Walgreens Co. Mr. Dana Russ Ward '67 Dr. Leslie P Weiner ’57 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES 51,000-52.499 Paul S. Adams 77 & Jean Reiter Adams 78 Mr. & Mrs. John Agren Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Albert William E. Althauser & Mary Rcgalis Althauser '63 Dr. Jeffrey R. Alves Mr. Charles P Baker 73 Terry Baltimore & Soni Stein Baltimore '68 Baltimore Family Foundation Bartiko wsky Jewelers Dr. Anne Heineman Batory ’68 Judge Jeremiah E. Berk '63 Dr. & Mrs. Joel Berlatsky Mrs. Sandra Bernhard George Bierly ’40 & Betty Kanarr Bierly '50’ Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Boneda Elick Trust Fund Bonon-Lawson Engineering Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brandt P 04 Brdaric Excavating. Inc. Mrs. Therese Brennan’ Brennan Electric, Inc. Attorney William R. Bush '68 Mr. & Mrs. Scott A. Byers Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Cherry’ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Mr. & Mrs. Laurence E. Cohen '57 College Miscricordia Ms. Katherine Dallas Costello '01 Dr. Bonnie C. Culver Delaware Pharmacists Society Alexander W. Dick Foundation Michael A. Dziak ’67 & Rachael Phillips Dziak ’64 Mr. James R Edwards '80 Mr. Joseph E. Elick '47 Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fortune Fabrics, Inc. Dr. James Garofalo 72 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Gehrct P'07 George Marquis MacDonald Foundation David Greenwald '66 Carol Saidman Greenwald '66 Estate of Brynly R. Griffiths Grotto Pizza Mr. David C. Hall Ms. Louise S. Hazeltine '44 Highland Associates Mr. Frederick J. Hills ’59 Mr. Arnold M. Hocffich ’59 H°m©>n.Kluger.& Quinn. Pc. Philip E.Ho»e'69 Michael G.HudidfK Roche Diagnostics Corp. Roche Laboratories Inc. Dr. James Rodechko & Virginia M. Rodechko '91 Mr. Roger A. Rolfe '66 Mr. & Mrs. Harvey I. Rosen ’63 Mr. &r Mrs. Richard M. RossJr. Mr. Jay C. Rubino '86 Dr. Michael Rupp '87 Attorney’ & Mrs. Joseph J. Savitz '48 Mr. Alexander D. Shaw III '54 Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Silbcrman Mr. Manin I_ Stein 70 Mr. William R. Thomas 75 UGI Utilities, Inc. University of Scranton Estate of Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Vcnzcl '54* Sterling L Wandell Charitable Trust Bruce 5. Warshal '58 & Lynne Herskovitz Warshal '59 Drs. Watkins and Mcdura Dr. William E. Watkins ’62 Web Ad Specialty Gerald E Weber '67 & Cynthia Wisniewski Weber '69 Dr. David J. Wells Wells Fargo Dr. Paul A. Wendcr '69 Wesley Wilkes Trust Mr. & Mrs. Gary’ H. Williams 72 M’82 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Wyoming Valley Healthcare Alan E. Zellner 72 & Margaret A. Zellner 74 Mr. & Mrs AfaJohns Edwin L Johnson '50&Ue A™Jakes Johnson'52 Lings College Mr-John S. Klimehak'57 Trustees & George Kolcsar'57 & >'ancy Trustees EMERITI Jane Carroll Kolesar ’61 Dr &Mre-DanE Kopcr, 70 The John Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES The Honorable Bhrin M 510.000- 599.999 Kosik '49 John M. Cefalyjr. 70 UewelljT, & McKane Inc. Denise Schaal Cesare 77 Dr. Maravene S. Loeschke & Esther B. Davidowiu Dr. C Richard Gillespie Shelley Freeman '82 The Lubruol Foundation Jerome R. Goldstein Luzemc County Community Frank M. Henry College Clifford K. Melberger Luzerne National Bank William P. Montague '68 Thomas J. Mack, Jr. & Judith William A. Perlmuth '51 Mills Mack 78 Mary Belin Rhodes M77 Mrs. Joan Burke McDonald '88 Arnold 5. Rilkin Mr. Gerard A. McHale Jr. '67 Ronald A. Rittcnmeyer 72 Mr. & Mrs. Roben Mcricle Eugene Roth '57 Mericle Commercial Real Estate Susan Weiss Shoval Milano Family Fidelity Jay S. Sidhu M'73 Charitable Gift Foundation Constance McCole Umphred Wiliam J. Umphred, Sr. '52 Mr. Neil L Millar’67 Mr. James J. Mulligan '85 NACDS - National Association FOUNDER’S circle 55,000- 59.999 of Chain Drug Stores Richard L Bunn ’55 Mr. Joseph J. Nectz'62 Robert A. Foninsky Offset Paperback Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Manufacturers, Inc. Michael I. Gottdenker Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. OTIop Jason D. Gnggs '90 Painting & Decorating Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox '58 Contractors of America, John R. Miller '68 NE Chapter Steven S. Paradise '65 &Jane Robert A. Mugford ’58 Richard L Pearsall Klein Paradise '66 Mr. Michael A. Paternoster 75 James J. Sandman Ronald D. Tremayne '58 Penn State University, William H. Tremayne ’57 Wilkes-Barre Mr. Peter W. Perog ’60 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Pharmacists Mutual 52,500-54,999 Insurance Company Patricia S. Davies Dr. & Mis. Cummings A. PM Melanie Maslow Lumia Auomcy Arthur Picconc & William R. Miller *81 Sandra Shepard Piccone William E Raub '61 Mr. Gordon S. Pingicer Max Roscnn Plains Rotary Club Marino J. Santarclli 73 Polish Room Committee William R. Tarban 70 Mr.&Mrs.CarlP05tupak-Sr- Giving by Constituency The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE $500-5999 Daniel Klemjr. '68 GeorgeJ. Matz 71 FARLEY ASSOCIATES S10O-S249 Elizabeth A. Slaughter '68 University Family Faculty, Staff & Emeriti The John Wilhcs Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES BLUE CIRCLE 510.000- 599,999 Harold E, Cox Stanley B. Kay $250 - $499 Christopher J. Bailey Thomas J. Baldino Rita A. Balestrini Thomas A. Bigler Carol A. Bosack ’80 Robert S. Capin ’50 Edward E Foote Sid E Halsor Susan Malley Hritzak ’81 Paul J. Kaspriskie.Jr, Kenneth M. Klemow Barbara S. Loftus James L. Merryman Melanie O'Donnell Mickelson '93 Edward M. Moyer 73 Russell K. Owens Brian Redmond '97 Howard A. Swain William B. Terzaghi Thomas J. Thomas, Jr. ’86 Diane E, Wenger Terry’ L. Zipay FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $5,000-59,999 Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $2,500 - 54,999 Jane M. Elmes-Crahall Andrea E. Frantz Michael J. Frantz Bernard W. Graham J. Michael Lennon JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000-52.-199 Jean Reiter Adams 78 Paul S. Adams 77 Jeffrey R. Alves Anne Heineman Batory '68 Joel A. Berlatsky Scott A. Byers Bonnie C. Culver C. Richard Gillespie Maravene S. Loeschke Joan Burke McDonald '88 James P. Rodechko DavidJ. Wells Alan E. Zellner 72 Maigarct A. Zellner 74 The Eugene Farley Club Postupak Painting Company, Inc. JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES GOLD CIRCLE 51,000 - 52.499 PPL George KRalslonS Helen Lawrence E. Cohen ’57 Dan E Kopen 70 Richard M. Ross, Jr. Joseph J. Savitz ’48 S500-S999 Louise M. Berard John E Burke Jack J. Chiclli Bernard J. Ford Biller Ralston '52 Mr. Charles M.RaUy'55 •’• •i/rjaJ Rcpjrt gf Qift-. • yrci^fJ ' Deceased Joan Zaleski Ford 75 Wilbur E Hayes Patricia Boyle Heaman '61 Robert J. Heaman Rachael Walison Lohman 71 Michael E Malkemes Susan J Malkemes '95 Anne Straub Pelak M’98 Bruce E. Phair 73 Jerry N. Rickrode Helenmary M. Selecky Martin E. Williams FARLEY ASSOCIATES SI 00-5249 Matthew C. Batroney Paola Bianco-Sobejano '83 Janice Broyan Mark A. Carpenter John E. Ceccre Agatka Chmelar Loma Coughlin Dane '52 Gerard M. Emershaw '94 Kimberly A. Escarge '95 Mahmoud H. Fahmy Michael W. Fasulka James E Ferris ’56 Ellen R. Flint Sandra A. Fumanti Judith Rodda Gardner 71 Robert S. Gardner '67 Chcrylynn Petyak Gibson 71 Victoria M. Glod '91 Kenneth L Hanadel Michelle R. Holl-Macey Ruth C. Hughes Harvey A. Jacobs 72 Jane E. Jeffery Arthur H. Kibbe Shana L Lettieri Anthony L Liuzzo Blake I_ Mackesy Joseph W. Mangan William M. Martin Frank J. Matthews Mary’ E McManus Donald E. Mcncer Mary’ E Miller Prahlad N. Murthy Barbara L Nanstiel 70 Elena Niculescu-Mihai '95 Jean P. Pall Josephine M. Panganiban Michelle Umbra Pearce '91 Michael J. Pitoniak Kristine Erhard Pruett '99 Richard G. Raspen '67 Gerald C. Rebo John G. Reese Karen A. Riley Marie Roke-Thomas '83 Patricia L_ Searfoss Theodore E Searfoss Frank J. Shcptock Robin L Southwood Thyagarajan Srinivasan Maigaret A. Steele Michael A. Steele Henry’ R. Steuben '81 Mark D. Stine John T. Sumoski Wagiha A. Taylor Judith Tobin Telcchowski ’98 Bill Toothill Dominick P. Trombetta Philip R. Tuhy Jimmy E. Weaver Brian E. Whitman CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Debra A. Archavage Vijay K. Arora Karen Atiyeh Joanne M. Avery P 07 Karen Metzger Baranoski 73 Barbara N. Bellucci ’69 Joseph T. Bellucd Bruce E Biehner KarcnBeth H. Bohan Robert W. Bohlander Julia Bojarcik Sharon M. Bowar Barbara A. Bracken Jerome A. Brown ’01 David R. Carey ’83 Eleanor L. Carle Marie J. Carver Miguel Raphoal Castaneda Henry Castejon Donna M. Chajko Samira T. Chamoun Debra Prater Chapman '81 Joyce Victor Chmil '87 Theresa Cochran Daniel G. Cotterman Mark M. Covell Patrick J. Coyne James M. Culhane Nicole Sparano Culhane Rhonda L Davis Diane H. Demchak Susan L DiBonifazio Carol R Dippre Deborah L Dunn Sara E Muir Emel Pamela A. Fcndrock Susan M. Frank Ann J. Fretty Richard A. Fuller Frank E Galicki 73 Barbara A. Garey Michele D. Garrison Mary L Gillespie John B. Gilmer Barbara D. Gimble Harold C Granitzki Denise M. Granoski Thomas A. Hamill Michael P. Hardik Leona J. Hartland Leah R. Harvey’ Jean M. Hazel tine Virginia A. Henric Scott Howell Thomas W. Jones 70 3 �Dr. Paul Kaczmarcik Annet Kaminski Ron M. Karaffa Camille O. Kaschak Edward R. Keefe Tammy M. Klucitas John A. Koch Mary Ann Koch Lawrence Kopenis Anne Marie Kopctchny Justin Kraynack Kyle Kreider Judith L Kristcllcr Frederick J. Krohle ’57 Jean M. Krohle Diane M. Krokos Diane L Lasccki Barbara J. Lastorica Jonathan G. Laudenslager "99 Cheryl A. Lear Christopher T. Leichl Catherine Link Karen L Lucas Glenn J. Lupole Jeffrey A. Madejczyk Mary E Mack Patricia A. Mangold Philip A. Marino Gale P. Martino Alida M. Matusek Miles A. Maxwell Amy A. Mbye Michael C. McCrec ’99 Theresa E Menhennett Altin Menichini Mary Ann T. Merrigan Philip R. Miller Barbara Rosick Moran '84 Lyndi L Moran Lisa A. Mulvey Martha M. Murphy Karen O'Boyle Robert E Ogren Christine O'Hara John L Orehotsky Miduelenc S. Ostium Manha J. Parise Gayle M. Patterson Mary Beth Patterson Amy M. Patton Margaret M. Petty Dadd L Pickett Kathleen S. Poplaski Theresa A. Ratio Ron R. Rebo Jocelyn Kuhl Reese '84 Marianne Scicchitano Rexer '85 Joy B. Rinehimer Leonard J. Ruotolo’98 .Anita V Ruskey '03 Philip J. Ruthkosky Debbie J. Rutkoski Brian R. Sacolic Joseph J. Salusky Mary Ann Savage Christine Tondrick Seitzinger '98 2t>34-£t5 Annual Rqrn o/Ci/r? John W. Scitzinger Francis Sempa Eileen M. Sharp Herbert B. Simon Philip G. Simon Genevieve M. Singer Maryellen, Sloat Todd M. Sloat Jacqueline Smith Margy L. Sromovski Tina Stancavage Peter Stchurjr.'66 Michael E Stolarick Jonathan R Strucke Roben S. Swetts Vicki S. Temple Marion Tctlak Steven L Thomas Deborah R. Tindell Evelyne Topfcr Marlccn Troy James Truscott Edward J. Ungurcit Rebecca H. Van Jura Mark A Wanat Mary Ann Wanyo Cynthia L Wasley Mary L Watkins Nancy A. Weeks Judith Wienckoski *95 Donna Williams Zbigniew J. Witczak Gretchen Yeninas James D. Yeninas Cheryl M. Yustat Community Businesses & Foundations TheJohn Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES $10,000-$99,999 Aeroflex Foundation The Arcadia Foundation Black Horse Foundation, inc. Blue Cross of NE PA Citigroup Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises. Inc. Crahall Family Foundation Diversified Information Technologies. Inc. The Goldstein Family Foundation Guard Foundation Guard Insurance Group JustGive, Inc. Lehman Brothers Mark IV Industries Foundation, Inc. Maslow Family Foundation, Inc. McCoIe Foundation. Inc. William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. Montague Family Foundation J. B Morgan & Company. Inc. Sordoni Foundation, Inc. Sovereign Bank The Wcininger Foundation, Inc. The John Willies Society FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 Acorn Foundation, Inc. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Gcisinger Foundation Greater Wilkes-Barre Clumber of Business and Industry’ M&T Charitable Foundation The Overlook Estate Foundation PPL Rite Aid Corporation John and Josephine Thomas Foundation Wyoming Valley Motors PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $2,500 -$4,999 Bergman Foundation Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson Commemorative Brands. Inc. Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher & Company GAO Marbuck Foundation Intermetro Industries Corporation Northeast PA American Society of Highway Engineers PA Society of Public Accounts, NE Chapter PNC Foundation Prudential Financial Ramada Plaza Hotel Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP UPS Foundation Walgreens Co. JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000-$2,499 Baltimore Family Foundation BartikowskyJewelers Boehringer Ingelheim Pharaceuucals Boneda Elick Trust Fund Bonon-Lawson Engineering Brdaric Excavating, Inc. Brennan Electric, Inc. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. College Misericordia Delaware Pharmacists Society Alexander W. Dick Foundation First Liberty Bank & Trust Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Fortune Fabrics, Inc. Grotto Pizza Highland Associates Hourigan, Kluger, & Quinn, PC, Kings College Llewellyn & McKane, Inc. The Lubrizol Foundation Luzerne County Community College Luzcme National Bank George Marquis MacDonald Foundation Mericle Commercial Real Estate Milano Family Fidelity Charitable Gift Foundation NACDS - National Association of Chain Drug Stores Oflset Paperback Manufacturers, Inc. Painting & Decorating Contractors of America, NE Chapter Penn State Universit)’, Wilkes-Barre Campus Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company Plains Rotary Club Polish Room Committee Postupak Painting Company, Inc. Roche Diagnostics Corporation Roche Laboratories, Inc. Sallie Mae UGI Corporation University of Scranton Drs. Watkins & Medura Web Ad Specialty Wells Fargo Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Wyoming Valley Health Care System The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 ALLTEL Information Services, Inc. Blasi Printing Company Building Industry Association of NE PA Comcast Corporation First National Bank of Berwick Gertrude Hawk Chocolates Green Valley Landscaping, Inc. KMK Associates Marquis Art & Frame Montage Realty & Insurance, Inc. Power Builders, Inc. Provident Energy Roof Pro, Inc. Fred Schuler Inc. Auto City SunGuard Collegis Inc. Twin City Builders, Inc. Wachovia Bank Foundation Kingston BLUE CIRCLE $250-$499 AMGEN Balestcr Optical Comany, Inc. Bay Health Medical Center Bell Home Furnishings, Inc. Bcnco Dental Company MdeRSupplyCo Colours, Inc. The Citizen’s Voice Creative Busirincss Interiors Look’s Pharmacy Loming Hospital Medical Staff Creative Print...o 1UngSemCes Delta Electrical gy^ L Dancheck, Inc. lCniS’ lnc- Earl and Sedor Photographic Tony Drust Painllng Eastern Auto Motor and Wallcovering Corporation Eastern Insurance Group Eastern Penn Supply Company MaxLFainbergandSon :loristry By Carmen Bolin First National Com—immunity Bar=uturisric Innovative Graphics Follett Store ^437 jraziano Funeral Home Frank Manz Coach Cor ’Hipany rem Temple Country’ Club Friedman Electric <lcen Air Systems Inc. Supply Co Inc {napich Optical Gcisinger Wyoming Valley Jberty Throwing Company, Inc. Medical Center _uzeme County Pharmacy, Inc. Grange National Bank vtaster Chemical Products, Inc. The Hartford Insur ”’"* Group z~ trance vlcCune Funeral Home, Inc. Hotties Restaurant McGregor Architectural Iron Kern Brothers, Inc. Company, Inc. Kranson Clothes Company |.E Morgan & Co. Lipfert Fence Company Motorworld Mariotti Building Products New Era Technologies, Inc. Master Garment Cleaners Northeastern Pennsylvania Matheson Transfer Company Philharmonic May Bros. Company Odak Corporation McCarthy Tire Service Payne Printer)’, Inc. Penn Refrigeration Service Company, Inc. Modem PLasucs Corporation Pittston Area Industrial I Montage Agency, Incorporated Development PNC Bank of Northeast PA Mozip Sign Service RJ. Walker Company N.R.G. Controls, Inc. Ralmark Company Northeast Grounds Rcmarkeung Services, Inc Maintenance Saul-Metcho Pennstar Bank Sincavage Lumber Company Pennsylvania American Skiro’s Lawn & Garden Center Water Company Pennsylvania Safety of Health Spring Hili Laser Services Corporation System Pharmacists Tudor Book Shop PG Energy’ Walters Hardware Do-it-Center PNC Bank, NA Jack Wise Interiors Ltd. Procter & Gamble Wyoming Valley West High Quaker Oats Company School Faculty and Staff Chuck Robbins Sporting Goals Xerox Corporation Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort Snyder & Clemente ( CONTRIBUTORS Spillman Farmer Shoemaker Up IO $99 Pell Whildin, ECThe Admission Staff of Wilkes Superior Distributors n iuuic.uip Altria Corp. Services Voelkers Plumbtag & Healing c’“tl Westmoreland Club Wilkes Faculty Women and Wives Wilkes-Barre Window Apple Tree Nursery’ & Primary’ School Back Mountain Tobacco Bell Real Estate Clean, Inc. Best Access Systems Williams Kinsman & Lewis Biemacki Eye Assodales Architecture M A Bruder & Sons Inc (MAB Paints) FARLEY ASSOCIATES Burleigh Mannor Middle School Staff $100-S249 Automobile Ciiy Employ® Button Oil Service Berks County PhamU®*5 Cardoni and Associates Bencls Can Company, incCoccia Ford, Inc. Best Western East Mountain InrCorporale Colors Best Western Genetti Hole1 Damons Restaurant Orpenf® Union*514 Ce.ur.dClayPn>ducls,'"c- - Da-cii>’ * Demised DPL Mail Processing Center, Inc. East Mountain Inn The Fastcnal Company Golden Business Machines, Inc. Guthrie Clinic H.E.I. Window Fashions The Home Depot Supply Jim Dandy's Restaurant Lawrence Cable Company, LLP Lelkowitz Family Foundation Lehman Power Equipment Lookout House Restaurant Luzerne Foundation Mattern Floral Shop McDonalds of Mountain Top McMastcr-Carr Supply Company The Medicine Shoppe Monsanto Company Mountain Top Video Norstar Telecommunications Peking Chef Philly's Phinest Phils Sunoco Service Station Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Ltd. PNC Bank, NA. Price Chopper Supermarkets Professional Photographic Services Riggs Asset Management Company Philip Rosenau Company, Inc. Shades Unlimited Shakti Salon Somerville ConstrucUon Services, Inc. Jon L Stopay Candies TC Lloyd Construction Company, Inc. Tyler Memorial Hospital Uni-Marts, Inc. Valentines Jewelry’ Victoria Inns, Inc Voitek TV & Appliances, Inc. Weis Markerts, Inc. Wyoming Valley Country Club YMCA of Wilkes-Barre Matching Gift Companies A1G Life Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Altria Employee Giving Programs American Electric Power Service Corporation Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. Aventis Pasteur Bank of New York Becton Dickinson Black & Decker Citizen!; Bank Corporation Foundation Constellation Energy Group Dun & Bradstreet Corporauon Foundation Emerson Electric Company Exxon Education Foundation Follett College Stores Fulton Financial Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Beecham Foundation Glenmcde Corporation Grange National Bank Guard Insurance Group Guardian Life Insurance Company of America Hershey Foods Corporation Fund Honeywell Hometown Solutions IBM Corporation Johnson &Johnson Kaufmanns May Department Stores Company Foundation KPMG. LLP Lehigh Cement Company Lockheed Manin Corporauon MBNA Amenca Bank, N.A. Merck & Company Merrill Lynch & Company Foundation, Inc. Metropolitan Life Foundation MMC Matching Gifts Program J.P Morgan Chase & Company Morgan Stanley fir Company New York Life Foundation The Northrop Grumman Foundation Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pennsylvania Power and Light Pfizer, Inc. Philips Electronics, NA. Phoenix Home Life PMA Group PNC Bank Foundation Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Procter & Gamble Fund Prudential Foundation Saint-Gobain Corporate Foundation Telcordia Technologies Tenet Healthcare Corporation Textron, Inc. UGI Utilities, Inc. The Vanguard Group Foundation Verizon Wachovia Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program Wells Fargo Herman O. West Foundation Wyeth $10.000-$99,999 Mrs. Helen E. Berryman* Mr. William Davidowatz Ms. Annette Evans’ Mrs. Dorothea W. Henry Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mangelsdorf.Jr. Mr. Robert T. Martin Mr. Welton G. Farrar Mr. Jeffrey L_ Jones Ms. Jane K. Lampe-Groh Senator & Mrs. Charles D. Lcmmondjr. Mr. Ken Marquis Dr. Roger L Maxwell Mrs. Alexandra C. Moravec Mr. David H. Neilson* Mr. & Mrs. James Shoemaker Mr. Ronald S. Stead FOUNDER’S CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE $5,000-59,999 Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson Mrs. Mary Lee Cuscela Mrs. Patty Gilmour Mr. & Mrs. Carmen E. Hagelgans Mr. Frank H. Hughes, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kearney Mrs. Barbara Davenport Neville Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Taylor, Jr. $250-5499 Mrs. Barbara Allan Ms. Nancy Bellas Mrs. Barbara Casper Mr. & Mrs. Gottfned E Csala Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Friedman Mr. Peter J. Giombetti Mrs. Cydney Halsor Mr. & Mrs. Earl Harrison Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Hiscox Mr. William Hritzak Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maslow Dr. John H. Natzke Mr. Donald E. Nestler Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Orlowski Mrs. Leona F. Powell Dr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Rosenn Mr. & Mrs. William R. Shull Dr. & Mrs. David A. Sorber Attorney George A. Spohrer Mr. & Mrs. John Tarone Ms. Vivien G. Tcrzaghi Mr. Sanford J. Ungar Mr. John A. Yenason Friends & Parents The John Willies Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $2.500-S4,999 Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Daries Mr. John H. Fitzgibbon III Mrs. Donna E Lennon Mr. Paul Lumia Mr. William B. Sordoni JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Si,000- $2,499 Mr. & Mrs. John Agren Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Albert Mr. William E. Althauscr Mrs. Sandra Bernhard Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brandt P’04 Mrs. Theresc Brennan" Mr. Donald E. Cherry’ Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Gehret P’07 Dr. C. Ricltard Gillespie Mr. David C. Hall Mr. Alex Johns Mr. Thomas J. Mack, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mericle Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. O’Hop Dr. & Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Mr. Arthur Piccone Mr. Gordon S. Pingicer Mr. & Mrs. Carl Postupak, Sr. Dr. Geoige E Ralston Dr. James Rodechko Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Silbcrman The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE $500-5999 Mr. John N. Conyngham III Ms. Kimberly Ann Couch Mr. Thomas J. Deitz Dr. Sylvia Dworski FARLEY ASSOCIATES S100 —$249 Dr. & Mrs. E Jorge Abrantes Mrs. Doris Barker Mr. & Mrs. Stephen M. Barrouk Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bath Mr. & Mrs. Herman Baumann Mr. & Mrs. Dorrance R. Belin Miss Martha Bellas Mr, & Mrs. Joseph M. Bilbow P 05 Mrs. Janet Bird Dr. & Mrs. Christopher N. Breiselh Mr. Joseph T. Butldewicz Ms. Carol Poggi Butkiewicz Mrs. Mary’ Blair V. Chapuisat Ms. Agatka Chmelar Ms. Jane Cokely Mrs. Aleta Claire Connell Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Corbett Mr. & Mrs, Alan Cumer Dr. & Mrs. John J. Della Rosa, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William Denion Drs. Henn & Marilyn Deutsch Mr. Robert H. DeYoung Mr. & Mrs. Anthony DiMichele Our Pecple I 5 �X$v Vhs sorrini- P^i-tS . . ■ Dr. & Mrs - ■ .> Divr.i'.ik. Rai P-enugo^im- 1 xtrs :--t • Mrs Anr Phillies \!r kseph Ptsano V: << Mr Edmund H Pojgk )rFrank Paling.'; Mr. .< > oc-.t- Vtr:. '.!.-. K Mrs 'Ghr.l. Fope3. r.v.1 _■ Mrs. Jem ’P-astupaek Mr. > i.-k’.S CTJ.Z Mr SlMrs &»rS ?cshins»f PCS ,x- <c:tdrk'.--S. Mr.i: Mrs Lawrence R. Rauch ‘.tr -K Mrs er*. \t> RtekroJC Mr irMS. Rizhajd A Rosejr. .t iz 4S. T. Wssai ‘Mr Jefcx !<r.th zr- Lims I r-im- Jr j.rixHnd ± iK-’XTCT C Bscx At ;~.A.'ferrjr r'^~: Hejr-ia IL Gawwtoni 75 a; ,X '. . T& '• .,' Basth x x x . . X : ..x s... .-. ■■■•. ■ ' . . Mr. Itaffus • a. Ganthio- Mr. «Sr Mts. <ats tycitctti, h IV CvA-.x A. kxianuntino Ms. CxT.thia Xi Gilmer Mrs Eleanor Buekn*v«gc Xlrs. June ckxhiKvk Mr. ec Mrs John &.. B.r.‘hslT Mrs Gwen Gr«&lcw$kj Mr x Mrs Mnrtm Burkovskx Mr. Mr Mu-hnd E <hfhvx X(r Mr. x Mrs. Jnsi'ph 1_ Carry Ms. Kathleen Pralliiun Gutxic.n Ms EiteraGwIih Mr Ma\x<hi K-.ntz I Ums cxS Mr. Mr x Mrs. Thomas Ccsarim Mt. xSf Mrs. Gonkxn R Mr. ■& M.x.. Jem- Chariton Mr. xMrs. Stoxm J. Gtaishna Mrs. Robert E Hansell Hsroey TO Mr. Kenneth E Hmk Mr. Haroiil L RoredsiP-fS Mr. Dennis P Clarke 8b Ms. Lena K. Heck \t.<c Mrs. Smtey F Sciissnnfc 'Mr x Airs. James Cocco Mr. &yan K. Hemxn 78 Mr i< Ms .lark SulhiL Mr. x Mrs. Amo'd T! Cohen At: MrvinSrhub Mr. x his. William E. COTnwr.Jr HsronTc •Conynghnni “Ms. ’MansnEiS. Earhuii .iL-IuHi: I. truth nertietg Mrs. Frank Schrcdcr Mr. fx Mn> Ik/rman f ■ •'‘•'Jig ^Jillxunin " ' 7«--Mn.fonSbnjna Conley & Mrs. Harold Rosenn & Mrs. Bruce Rosenthal Ms. Jill F. Schwartz Mr. <r Mrs. Richard O. Siader Mr u3.'.x: R 'A>:eu Ms. Betty Jean Serhan Ms. Bobbie Suar.er !Zi. Elzaneth 1 WAar .'n ’Sar' T '• ■:meir--L:r Mrs. Judy Seroska Ms. Karen J. Stephen Mr /.’i- te 'Aij-ir;- -'r. Seraui’Shui.-.w Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Sgarlat Dr. (x ?4rs, ’.Vu.’xara H. Stejfe^ Mz. 'r Mrs Sxtard S ’/?. Imiiti;. "KagEr Dr. X Mrs. Edward A. Shafer Mrs. Ann B. Stine Mr. John Sliafcr Mr. & Mrs. Alfred E Scooz, Jz. S!^. rT.'.rers’i*; %e=er <lr. Curtis Salonick Mrs. Stella Bednarz Shea Mrs. Margaret S. Striocer Mr TEttst .U V.‘i?fa2 <lr. & Mrs. Alfredo Samala Ms. Theresa Shibley Ms. Barbara Tate '.u. .'i w'rz .Ir. Albert H. Sarkas Mrs. A. Dewitt Smith Mr. dr Mrs. Joseph D. "Ecd.-xi. Jiz -X -<r_ -istetExzxniarkt <lrs. Dolores Sanio Mr. & Mrs. Neil E. Smith F05 Mr. dr Mrs. GT Tonrey dr. & Mrs. Cal Schaefer Mr. Stanley Smulyan Ms. Geraldine Troy Euni“Rubd .its. Marilyn C. llrrrlntnll Rudolph l—• Xl.srlls.n )r- Marsliall D. Rumbaugh ‘'r' ^,c^ac* Giving by Class Robot McGihiilvtty Mr.S-’Mr^ltobcnJ.MeBr Class of 1935 Class of 1939 rhe Eugene Farley Club The Eugene Farley Chib Up to $99 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Thomas E Bnsen S100-S2-r9 Roben H. Melson Julia Place Bertsch Class of 1942 Germi Etoaiccfcs "■raterEL ..rannr Robert M. Kerr The Eugene Fzriey GUb Arid C. v.i Glenns ’ .OIKH1LI v. “nmULLH Ms. Mr. Frauds A. Michael Ms. 7~±~ E Htttgan XCs. Ettl E Lt Dr. & Mrs. James E. Mmr Mi. Ruth E Misialek Lp to S99 CONTRIBUTORS George W. Anthony Up to $99 Luther D. Arnold Betty Davidson Braun Ah.ATEtrTrmr Manon Martin Frantz Mr. Zhrrtc Unnihmk Mr.M2sia.Hth2? ardh'.-ir Tax Xrnryuntc .»fc • Jr.ar. Ml. Szzz < H—TO Darina J. Tuhy Class of 1940 Ctp-Tezx -"T- D-irv, D-sx-.t Lxu iih •'inmL Davtiirnmu: Mr ■& 3<ts, rtztj: Jzsztzz s>>~. isr Ms. Michad J. Johnsen Mr. & Mb. Eenjmm Modaw >iir iu .,fc. Eenige Tn’. Davits Ms. Stemme Jitiis ?.5r. er Mrs. Erwin .Muhlbirar . iE Enwarc E Dt«is 5<fc s’ Whs. Ttoald 2. Jest Mr. er .Mrs. James Musto MtJfcMs A-JA-Jtrzimsen Mi. is Mrs. Morey M. Mjffl cold ■ih er kin Lerai'J D.Dsvitn Dr. Eichara E. KmCbt -ir er ..in Vm> A.DEiiiSi Mr. Srian 5. Keder Mrs iuiin. _ DE-imihati' -1- .'-rr_- ■'tiirm’ri: ..»fc Sr Mn.JanKsElEtatnn •>r er -. JirirnDilua Mr. <&■ Whs. Joseph X jldfx’ Mt ‘CarolJ, KsUy Auomev &Mis- Sas^faeo •>k Faurj-, Dunviiu1- W-l .EtittikjJ Kihsv.wk •»t»- i/r.. Sirnhyrj Duttwir .'_riV'ii.:hny ■•i' c' .'in / DiK'ti 3c T’iiyllc.T^jji,, oF v .•;«. • ■ •liftf'rf Ar" - . ' •‘f ■:' ..(i ' t.ni-,..‘ J.ifjjj,' Me Phillip G Myers IW- $999 Marjorie Honeywell ( uininiir. '.!>•;• .< Klnfo-r lilhr- ' ■$» OH • .»,< ■/v/*.»;<• I. J i -■ ;»ic jd; t.jujiy,! The John Wilkes S.x ten Phyllis Eichler Better Charlene Reich;.n Ci.:k-r $1,000 -$2,499 Rita Scitchck Wk-ci George Blcily f AMI-tV AM0CIAU8 Saltanw 'i t ank R.te .m t hat |.w WicVs fcd* • • x1 i h. Ih^pia- ?wWo * ’«?• Dp m F.ARIF> I i'll) I iM'Oa.' ly.llit i.hnilMum IknoArt* MtV <’«' H | F/Hlt/ AblHH.IAlFO ijlpd iji'j Hi. i ni{.m hulo i inh ip..vv U'tin ijlflitk Ktb W’.V'kvA t\ W.rt ••hid M rt\ Vrtu, hln' v F.rtv’. i AIM '■ ... •■•■ */»• J‘ • .. I > Vv ... \' «K MVrM'.A-. ' ■ -'• \I?V . \ X U bxviwx i | v«v>W nUifo \\rt•» I y., ,'/l‘ Mhv | a--.-/'v ;/c .A>7j, ,.., »z; CY . .,a : .%.•» • ?: . a. ;Jhi M-JIgufil Pep.lil. |. |if l |;. M .. X'\ . \. x vk X . .-rlX'--. • MH)*- I M't | u|MI ../llRii./l ! S^lpn,. :v.v bArtnWrt bhni I 7A| ; \. ih'ii w'“ •, IhWVifl Wuh , vbiirtittirtvft?! fr-Arli tV Anliih’iAttn ijo.o bos/--m-j , .tfw < I Vn OF l‘D| | ilHDHh |a.»(lk> |-||ulnhl|| i/r f i. vSn-' it,mi \Va?iin i 1(1(1 {A- k \jo/X • L'fVSx \Vt . I In infill hiilfvt hili ,A y, (y ;/■: .>fcs -v. hvo R." ..• v,'.-. |<»hnson t I AV; HI l‘i Ul (4,7. Zi-y : l 1 \xx Cl I'M A ■■■ M., SM’J ' ’s,., ./if 6' IAa- L*‘iu(!Z.‘.(ily J'.’JV fttr. l hiaboth Xv.wvKl.v,; Xlnchci’, Dp liJ i'l'l • Kathrine F PitutkI tioNinmuiurtri , TlUL’i. Joseph C. Kc’.h I ji hi t'ii ....; UXJ'T. SuiSk’i.xr x-inriit. I he l-ugnir I mice t lub •A; Jv.ui /••'ijirJ /. 7'iir cutpurEur’ci .Tiur JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES i/o IzuHtl KtrtWlifc >», fWUX*. -tSSCffiitTES COH tninut otto M, 5 .'.II,.■ CONTRIBUTORS iLttmc. ■itt’iAv.ir .-irz’.-zs SliM Mr. Sf i/u; JvD-j ./.■ u'loiffrasStcrzit- llrnivc Mi- ^>r iAf> ,i\ OASSCff -i^5 Donald I' Mi I high ?/“ J.VM ’^v*'uU’. r'' Joseph G. Sweeney $290 - l/us >>s’ A'.ej’.- ;/H ty JibneiBcSoowa BLUE CIRCLK Mr <Sr iWta. Dto'.d Klujy-.r / i/u. <3' ,i<A'; j|$£»v*l' K'ZXYrthiK1 Scriber zug?j-3-tnr.nLi atcr. TsctiE- '‘.miter: Mr:. Jesn P Nwtewn .... v/h- !/5iifx /-.tni K’Zih Milton Goldstein rczitirz iTTiannal Zanrzi. FARLEY ASSOC-ATES Dr. Edward R1 »«>rk ;/h ;:hvo-.':Kv/.r> -'A circle Ms. Eanta Neddoff ’ •‘rT '• '.1^:',.- ./. Dihtu.tf) The Eugene Far Icy Club Klein Mr. kji M’t'. ^llnuZKly^ Gorgold Llcbman* Ms. Mzry Ellen Nieman Mr, Wz.’ida I Mr-^Mrs It^ Ktliias ofe ititlt S; Diilnn'.’. -‘‘r •Tl-.-.f-T Genevieve Brennan Davis iih -nunuL C. Davis CTnrniHUTrnn? SteLma HeyT--_ik Shcer-i Mr. & Mrs. W. Curas Mose Class or 1937 Ms. Dorothy G. Moran The John Wilkes Soaety Mr. & Mrs. Eugene V. Mem PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Mrs. Betty Hopkins Mosa 52,500 - 5-?.999 '.ZV7CT ■. ?32SXE jlTUZ* BLUE CIRCLE CONTRIBUTORS Mr. 6r Mis. Gray C Miller Mr. Peter Mokris -Vt.4 Ztsttr Hh-pmir rzney Cun S500-S999 L’vis. Hiitt Hen- Dilans’ L CONTRIBUTORS Ms. Consunce A. McGunt Ms. Syhda h-typies •ffe Jans’ --iTLC Mr. 6c iitltevm Covzen Ak— ’li- Ver . I'm Cte—-'uejt 'KManaLLbiuoH Mr. Lzannrd Coykr -LU ? VrCTT>~r 3iien ■-.oe Sisai FILS Mr&MtiRobWE .lit st .>m Cimis. A.7hznns '■■ - Ain Emm L V."i-?n- ■rl'a 'x '.-■-•Jheri Mr. Steven T. Scoblc •lr & MrK Mlcl,acl J' Ros,° At-hamd.TT.-xr WiHix .■. jliatns ?f.uIz' •- nU.CT.an Mt & Mrs. Menon Mdaan Mr 'rr t: .‘.f. .'livrn Vrjsnzi ‘.Zaf.i.. \'*.u Su'/xr?i'r. '' .- r - : • Mr, Michael J. Spagr/j.'.?. Mn Edwin Mengak Mr. & Xts. Jens W HoSoway -iir hr ''in . ■.. ai- zxtler'jJ’. Mr. Carl \V. Menk i.ir x Ma. AVilliam H. ‘Genfly DannE Sandhdm Ms. Mary Schuler •• -■ .•i*!'.!-'!' • -y V.j Ize T T.*77t.z. ;■ Xtx. LOan K. Hrslop idr.xMa. Enml: G-Suimm? Ml Joan M. C-25tali:> M%. Susan V. Sayda .Mr >Sc Mrs. Mdtces I_ H.xhn rtiiUEai M nraui? ■it. er Mr: JasgMiUakarsvslc Mr. li Mr.. Harold Snowd'/fl Jr Mrs. Kayne Schnabel SOLD CIRCLE Lt Siuxu. L 5cnrind? aL M-ik-'ncyjr Mr-Joseph c Lb, ‘■'S-lindiL McDonald Mr & Mrs. Str.l zv K. Mr. xT.is.?ninkT ,\fe loir. A Shujs Ms ritagnst n Smnt ,rc Mais|in fcHAN.xia,'Oiits Mr&Mrs.R(*en£ * Dr.* fa Mrs. Albert Scltlowitt .It 6r Mrs. Rlclurd D. Rivers 4C 4r. Sr Mra. Rusdl Roberts I uku dr. Thomas R. Robinson '■ * llttun| |( ^ Naucy ’l' S I'clios M' Sandnr M ' ^'1,CI "“'-■Mr. Mt IVl'crR u7'!'U,II'’UX ' *■ Mailloux 'Llill.uiv Kt.- >.» ». <lr. & Mrs. 1 ynn E. Ritter Maybe F05 Mrs. ArlesK Cdhwci i'ds.Sal’.y Crnmnr t’l'U |. Loci,"- ''" * Mr m ' 1^,'j ^,r & Mr^ Mrs. WWn L Gulden Mt x Mx. Jeffry Carr \fc it Ms M’-ir Roitstein Jtt.lt Xl" 'mu M uh X,t Mt ■'-•Mi. n4 ’ Mr. Marlin N. Brewnswe?. Mt. Pruliir W. Roth SiLi&r ■ -” Mrs. Ixti.MTR VxUsll x Mr. & X'lrs. Charles A. Sroxtfn Atnnnr. L-r Me Charts- A rlttf.' t 'ifr- L-rr 1 M: .OK-ph ? cia'.nrriAu.M'u 71 St Xies Kenneih Sh .X Vs. kA-LUiLT.: FihI’’ .At st ta. .. x '■:> ■.-••• .!•■• .• • r.ka Funke X-I? 1 var.k r». <ktkUa XS Mary D fJex'Aii -s. •->-<> j»A-, .„rtr ■• X>» -- ■ �Loma Coughlin Dane The Eu^ciir rnrlry uizh jassph Fazzoai Sbriiaa G Turk} $-50-5^9 Dnndd G Khmr BCftB CIRCLE 55J?-S?99 Paul J. Delmore William G. Han Jean Nordstrom Sutherlan Class of 1949 L£® DeGmw Huffman TTir John Wuhan A Piimmer FARLEY ASSOCIATES Qvdc H. Riner SZA1-S2?? CONTRIBUTORS Dzniid Sherman Marvin Emnsdzrf SLUE CIRCLE Helene Dann Evans Up to $99 John D. Brna Daniel S. Dzury Walter E Elston Howard A. Gonchar John W. Murtha, Jr. Louis Polombo Joseph L Reynolds HI Chia-ln Wang Rutkowski Norma Carty Vale Snacy “ JS-EE &ESOCXTES .. - DdbenJ. Cragk ■ri~— L Furverker" i ]_ Evans £25?-5499 FOUHDSTS CIRCLE -- Jczz Ester rrnghzs Roberts. Capin johnGresh Jem Diiorn Enckson Thomas S Lsky W-Jham C Sglin FARLEY ASSOCIATES .‘□HN WLXES ASSOCIATES J.seph E Brennan Dc’.ms Passch DiMagpo EdwaniH. Lle Waiter E Mokycmc Snarl L Owxas Ezvrin M. Kcsdi 2 w czgmz Enin CUr Lzwresx B. Feicsh PrszZa Swecnev Srnzh CCNTR-3.UTGRS L>to$99 Edna Said Andrews Jams Brand Eamms Emir.' AnmnJGu Wahmt Harnessd SCrgamt Ashman Hodgson Theodme J. Kuran D. Ksehs rrzzns B. Kmysridn -zzzra .'Lehrer GmrnmJ. Szzlzs .csr-y-z Srcm Jz .Amhmn TheJohn Wilkes Sodety Class .g? 1951 'fue-z r W<’ Lecnard S Ar.±ony FearJ. Banos Shirlev Salsburg Bernard Arthur W. Bloom Norman E Crumack Car! H. DeWiu George R Heffernan. Jr. William Holak WilliamJ. Hopkins Harold J. Hymen Arthur A. Johnson Szmleyj. Kieszek Paul J. Kosteva Raymond G Kresge WiffiamR.Msy Joseph D. Stephens Daniel XL Ungvasl^ Y'eser V Yemoe. Jr. Charles E Woodring HirberthLOmck kizmofezh &MR. Sacher jus*- »■■..-zms aurlty Henr.- H. Wzra J TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES 510,000-$99,999 ■ •ancy Rabtun Grogan aoHt* mures $1,000-52.999 Lee Ann Jakcx jfjsnyjn Helen b-‘les EaJ-^/n W lSxz yjzie1; Me— Fbr Ek^nr Tc/iry .1-”i: h M'T'iU z'Mnxitts kyru\ ■ • Lrp to $99 Class of 1953 BLUE CIRCLE Class of 1956 The Eugene Farley Club James Ward BLUE CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE Fite Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE Marilyn Davis Ward 5250 - 5999 SOLD CIRCLE 5500-5999 Bctlijanc Long Eisenprcis FARLEY ASSOCIATES 5250 - 5999 Paul A. Schecter David J. Schoenfeld J500-S999 CLirence C. Givens Patricia Stout Williams BLUE CIRCLE $250-5999 "FARLEY ASSOCIATES June E. Stevens John B. Vale Peter Wurm The John Wilkes Sodc icty S5.000 - 59,999 Richard L Bunn JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES FARLEY ASSOCIATES S100-S299 Constance Smith Andrews Elizabeth Badman Campbell John J. Crawley Joseph J. Kropiewnicki CONTRIBUTORS Up to 599 Paul B. Beers Fay JaHe Eerg Myron N. Dungey Norman J. Faramelli Charles A. Giunta Michael Herman, Jr. Robert H. Ladd James J. Larkin Isabel Ecker Moore Pr/rxn J. Onufcr Lucille Rose Pierce Frank !4, Rada-,zev.ski I'Jvnihy Manuka Roden Myra Komzwrift hroulyiui Leo I:, i >-*- Giuliani Cat‘A Junes J 954 . . //-*■ J'A/rf 'tOejf’fy Aqq^Arfa ;=C >; ,;>i >/•'? $1,000 - 52.999 Charles M. Reilly f rhjk Nancy Morris Phethcan William J. Donovan Jane Norton Granitzki FARLEY ASSOCIATES Merri Jones Earl Loisjago 5100-5299 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Emma Mincmier Firda Carl E Juns Ekveriy Nagle Banadc $100-5299 Peter L Gale John Q. Mask III Thomas Barraff: Edward McCafferty Larry Chase Robert C. Morgan Walter Glogowskx Andrew V Barovich Vincent P. Herron. Jr. Gerald Minium Chester J. Nocek Allyn G Jones Thomas J. Lane Albert E Mlynarski Robert J. Pitel Patrizia A. Levmdoski Jean Kravitz Barr)’ Be.*eriyann Butler Phuar George H. Baticrson Roland R. Leonard Juanita Patience Moss Larry G. Pugh Clifford R. Brautigan Richard Murray Vera Wroble Pitel Arlene R. Tanalski Ronald G. Frdffns Charles W. Robinson Mary Craig Pugh David E Wasserstrom Anthony J. Sarikss Mar)' Zavaiski Croce Melinda Passarelli Sokol Rose M. Weinstem Robert J- Siscan Roben A. Sokol Ann Dixon Young Rxye The mis WEmmn Howard B. Webb, Jr. James E Ferris Nancy Batcheler Juns David B. Lucchmo Constance Kamaninas Schaefer Joan Shoemaker Joseph A. Ungvarsky Joseph E Wilk Paul P Zavada CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Louis P. DeFalco Henry W. Deibcl Monroe H. Firestone Monica Utrias Grover Helen Stoeckcl Hessler Joseph R. Jablonski Dolores O’Connell Kane Dorcas Younger Kocnigsberger Younsu Koo John P Kushnerick Phyllis Schrader Mensch Jan A. Olcnginskl CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Earl R. Bahl Nasser N. Bonheur John L Coates Gloria Dran Elston Roland Grover Richard F Heltzel Frederick J. Krohle Jean Schraedcr Kuchinskas Frances Yeager Miller Patricia Reese Morris Manin J. Novak Joseph E. Podlesny Phyllis Walsh Powell Shirley’J. Ray Bernard Rubin Jerome Stein Matilda M. Trzcinski Marion Payne Tubbs Carl R. Urbanski Marilyn J. Williams John J. Whinski I Iclcn Krachenfels Reed Arthur Tambur COfJTRiBUTORS Paul J. Tracy Up to 599 David E Vann Charles S. Butler Roben G Zajkowski Samuel \L Davenport CONTRIBUTORS Robert E Davis Janet GxaeS Eeu-zimi Up to $99 Donald E Devons Jean. IleweUyn Euckman Anthony M. Bianco Edward J. Dmminskf Farirara Fm-hmtn* Emvzms Susan Shoff Bianco James l_ Edam Frank L Ed’*, ards Samuel T. Buckman. Jr. Frank J. Gazda Vkgjrti Lyccs Heed Arthur S. Christianson NidioLis. D. Giordano A. Jennie Hili Albert E Kudoskas Janax Reyookis U?ugj? Joan Gnsh Mowcyrt George S Morris Palricu Ybsc EYsJ-'i»:id G\vcn Evans Quxk Arthur & KvhjmfeMary Ansc-hri SlxI Jvha &. SiIxl: Lwvcgv R. x-SG Tbcczis W Hur to- Janet Jones Crawford Ruth Younger Davidson Rita Goobic Max B. Greenwald Thomas E. Jenkins Janice Schuster Lchet Joseph C. Macaravagc Carol Hallas McGinley Clarence Michael Rosemary Gutkoski Moran Theresa MaxxarelU Morrow Virginia I wiuixli Novak Kdx’.L.l X-SL' x Jk’im N. Nxv.'-ytkct \l« lv uxe t wv xxkv \ .* •. Whom I'ux^K XVa&’.xt R.'bvu, W \W»v RiSbottJ YNkI'xvls Cl ASS OF 1957 TheJohn Wlllirv Soclcry r OUNDt 11’8 CIRCLE M.ugaivi Slvveiw RtdunV $5,000 ■ $9,909 William IX Savh-^v TIIUSTFE ASSOCIATES Ikvrily HhilwJi c IH-aox David IL Weber $1 0,000 ■ $99,999 Robrll A Mllgloid Ru haul I. Wkvuwk Virgin!® I - i,r’,n IhM-Jfdi I nni-sjF 1‘llgrlie Rolli Ronald D livniiiynr I Ikii Furey Marilyn i'r,rfr> Hir*Ji FOUNDER'S < IHCir AhkiiM k jnshiMj Kay(^> William II iTFiiiayne li"*4'1 IW' H/'h> -■;H r.:. .-I- SifflW ••-' IU--.A 1 ,wis r .»«> iI’-1' 7/ 7/,I). Josephs hpan Luxpielmc M Young William \ Mbvw? Cl YS> k'" lent ffdCUEm: ice Ftuodai A Krttii XluruvmWirburum Lunxm John E Marrciz.. St Lcut-Eshr. Xhmrx Gevyor Vv. Vmdixk Dircitd Nhtray QncJiseC eRutirku Wffliiiie Di FtiJtt.'x k'bir. I?:. !?biil)|.> iici ;tccasws«. - X'V-. x-lr-i’i-v A Xovi X < V.^vN-utiv H Vut !< . -.XX- x < > Vv. V»;x(' JOHN WllkLU AumiciMtt* Cl AS-S Ol 1959 >1,001' Biiu e s Waialvil ilh'I.Qm WdV. Ashit JOHN MLKfS AiitOPlYltS OlflfllE I..... m S99 Kav Lytle Ainley Ci ASS OF 1958 I he John Wilkrs ,S«xiet v Up 10 $99 Arthur R. Ikxitc Rolritll Buigcr Wither A C hapko Liwrznce E WiLhuzs CONTRSUTOSS Morgan Davis Samuel IL Shugar CONTRIBUTOR® Richard R. Wilenan Robert C. Sutherland Joseph W Oliver i fr, f , Robert W. Verespy Paul J. Earl Edmund J. Kotula l»hn 1 it. req Martin F Tansy $100 - 5299 Harry B. Davcnpon Joseph 1. Leibman W.lni) -1.-1,999 w 7t; FARLEY ASSOCIATES Carolyn Goeringer Basler Melvin E. McNew William M. Fansh The Eugene Farley Club S100-S249 J. Warren Blaker James W Dull Joan Perash Fitzgerald Moms I. Hollander Judith Hopkins Dorothy E. Istvan Mary Kozak Motsavag David Rosser Howard L Ujxlyke Marguerite 1_ Allen $250-5999 Irwin Birnbaum GOLD CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES BLUE CIRCLE Marianna Kraynack Banash Michael J. Weinberger 5500 — 5999 Dean A. Arran Russell R. Pictonjr. Thomas E KcshaSa S100-$299 ‘ Class of 1955 Louis D. Davis, Jr, Joseph N. Molsfa $100 - $299 Fred J. Boole Robert V. Lynch :• ^^R-Adjrns ■Anita Gordon All, len GeorgoJ. Hits EdsaniAUux Joseph J. Mosio^'h™eGocununPe FOUNDER'S CIRCLE $250-$999 William E Caruth Philip D. Husband OftCU • • ■ Ll rVJbl.' CONTRIBUTORS The Eugene Farley Club Class of 1952 xamn: Host- iar'-L raze, COKTRBUTORS Francis Fmkzx-^a ;-.hn j. Eoslsdc Sc E- Rimma Todd Rokir.d Yin Angelo E Fasemzi J^tn R. S?—-rv- - Thomas D. Stine J01” A tup® OarfaT.R^ AIbenJWMba. JgSsr || t liiiprr | /,|jc J» W«--hl»7 Illi* l ugnii' luili.v < lub Goin GiHiie fi(M- J90U I'rlfl It I’ls-HU III VVillifim I William* iJ.I'J'J v \'A.X ' :’-*> t-mkUhd' , ■ •-V ’ 1, < .1., x \x x VO’-O C . • IL inilll VilH'LR AfitUII -lAltU : I ntii) MAX' hwluik l tklU Arnold M tUsOwh IxmivtkiAvvii W»gU.\I V.S ( * v x^A. bint IlIRPHi tphi fawrPDtt |- I nlim Mill h hlliiliInk iJijl I|ii||l't-J| William I I’limll hni||j« hlliiU.kl »IvuIg \ MM \- •' - • - » -.■•■ �ini'H ' It . , V • . , I'V.' ». !, ,-j. f.i.W1;,;.i' I* »-!♦-* i riiiihj.. I ir-A ■; i . ?.< h'* - ■■ i 2lass of 1966 rhcJohn Wilkes Society I0HN WILKES ASSOCIATES III- I-.I.VH. I„>l, , ! l„l, rri‘1 h i-|t’i-i | ... fe .................................... U-ui i ■ I' ;i,000-$2,499 jrol Saidman Greenwald rbl S Javid Greenwald VW3derj-N, JU,aerbur .Aim '..Un-.y, N j-'.S i»i ut ).|ht I fc l«AW.hVr ni|it. 'H, it I-if' Zj-J'j | lbl(|r| Wonii 1“ i i.l. Iwhl « I IllillW '.•u, bugsiic jiui j‘ Ihi.u. a Ullbi 11 A G)rft»ty ilim l.\UlK i -Jrl!.' M lit.’.i '-. A lk;> -iiud Fi. i qIkg rArijt* Ai>5iKIVsi FAfUEV ASSOCIATES Ewm F Guc.vg SUM - $2-H Jeanne Depew Attenborough Jane Edu ands Bonomo Arthur G. Cnbletgh, Jr. Neil Dougherty Leland D. Freidenburg. Jr. ulimon G. Hess Joseph Kruczck Sally Cohen Lew Richard A. Morgan Ray R. Pisoneschi Pecer Winebrake Lscnzzd A. Ymkosky Jr. Riwxri .1 HaHv i ollief kobril I I i'ima\ Muiui'i Vaikorhi < .wv? J.i.;.-t Simpson D Da*, id ft I dward* l iizaheth Tuhn.lv Far.vSJd .-• .r.-Xi-Z '■ 2w :• jtdto i.... _ ■ J adah Vzjflor k jiilr. /ninu-fti ■ I’fiTsx.x.i-i '‘h'iipJ.Am’ni i-.i. !.JMl J-; ;.hh F!n/h Shiiei C^tiic » uxcirrsan '•?. D;r:-!„u^kj .Lrtyr i-ifrvn ir/ i ho?n«« fc Gnlfiths ■ n. '- f f.Mjfc. .cr-L>-A. ; -■■■■■. Mtn Foley Hcphns John A. Haixge Vivian Cazism Ka&xk Nancy \Lr.r. Lvzn Julia Budc.w.ch Piin William J. g.-.— VmcenrJ. irr-h Rachel AicK-Za Wzubaite •> Gnzdlsfaw-^t <3fatr3. rtatisi ■ Carsei Zcteka FASLST ASSCCA’ES VkiardS.Adatg Jane Sccer: E. COMTraBUTORS QJC3S59 ■Tzncss Ccrace AndEiscn Rz^3> E_ Eafrfra,-rrT CfflmBtLT.^s I plu S99 Audrer ?rra. 'Sxc ATihurj. -Lctet losenh r. Enriim'rin Sandra £ ^•irenra UlinE -.-x LAv-h-,-; midyci . 3i,L£ MtCLE /‘hdlrnr rxn.,-1. -■ 5:czc Cafe-.Jzras .-L Crrafei Ezinn Ccben E->zze Denze jozz Hard Dcpfamcfc J*-£e5 A. Grrerrnmc ^'TXS.VTCSSS Genres. WiZZCT-J.. FEmura i-eirrazzj. Ezemer ‘■•'cnnirar. Vlixerj —'--lure zundianr >hinZLn± rteras Tcsm. Suriirx Grirw’dii .'.'ura ?cict 7UUZJ- Gnle BsnJia Sanl A 'fc-lttXS. l-listfifi. Ci-.,7nr;in ■*- : ■ Lviv ■^aafcSbnnti -- j ::»«• • rpnu. Szrimgunnr Stariha •le Aas Gnaffltare J&rausr Ls-an. S Sm-ts ‘ 'ria BnzKm Sribril • - ..hmans,* >aidne j- Zann^ ...... - '•tt .Jr. Gaij Lrihiru Shonn r’-ichara ShcmD sarttarc Grilliigher StriEu 5>oasut Leuafi lurch in ’xlonalii m Averrutr Llnyxi L 'M—ubhi-trhurn Ann Gabia^itriki-. - Cuk 1; ; J Jilin, 5 ilhi-t iirjje-s «WBayjai'» Class of 1967 ane Klein Paradise iogcr A. Rolfe The John Willies Society rhe Eugene Farley Chib ^MD.KomuU SOLD CIRCLE Mslcy xssoa«Tes I/00-S2W •Sterne Bada Bulller , A Frankel ^oMcCbnauiGallegba. James B. Jorians Leslie Tobias Jenkins Joseph E McAndrew Sue Freeman Miller Leon E. Obrzur -Marian Markle Pool Josephine Signorelli Russia Marr Russin Dolores C Strobel Eubank Travis-Bey Jr. Charlene Nalbach Yanchik CONTRIBUTORS Lp til S99 Kenneth D. Antorani Alfoose S. Eayo David XL Clcsternian Doris Evans desrenzan Earirara Signs Cobb DaleFL Edu ards Anda:rr■ R_ Esser Perer E Garelminn IL Li’vrar.ee Gobarxh Jdixa Bi Hull Alfed W fi-.cnscn I500-S999 renc Myhowycz Holzcnthalcr oyee Turner Marks 3LUE CIRCLE $250-$499 Sheldon W. Lawrence E Charles Petrillo EtaisA Stafefe JtLwpii' kdirt-zat XJiuieihni fipSKWri’ £ Kiirrtart! SJ X/aier ffadiilra- Ji-fcSfertWL* i.Gimv Cmp’-f 1WJ8» en»f&.wh®r& jjdtaA-Sta* SI00-S249 Mark R. Bencivengo John S. Cavallim Barbara Lewis Cousland Mar}' Lou Snee Cramer David R. Dugan W. Marshall Evans E. William Kaylor. Jr. JoAnn Margolis Ruth Partilla Narcum C. Robert Omer, II Edward J. Rishko Simon S. Russin Karen Moran Schmitt James]. Vidunas CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Mary Story Addington Alfred M. Airola Carolyn Jenkins Airola Philip M. Chclfclz *• Imus Kmzm>i5 *>>’i|l p I ngaii BufitGriKiU-SW* ijhirv MtWBdb Z Axittli i/illi’lll' Thmvsii W Judith itifcs* $v'' ' lngGi'' A. Mm hi Mlldnd Ginss Milk i IlmiablA I'tihh Willhiin M I’mlmwMii 1 ‘•fll’ Piilniiwpl* Huiilhi pni||n?|>v I'm.iiu lM>H||i.i HhiiI- |hdtlliijt 7/illi.im fahmiikf 1'i i‘i Mdiiir, Ii liuloh.-) Iluiilili S|l.-ll‘a - Hh.i'u,.. PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $2,500-54,999 Dana Russ Ward Daniel R. Price John J. Reilly Nancy Wiltshire Brower Fredcrick N. Brown Hubert C. Ritter Daniel B. Rosencrance Darlene Moll Roth Michael R Sawczuk Donna Troiano Robert Vanderoef Frank Walter Emil J. Warren Alfred S. Wayslow Frank C. Wodarczyk Joseph J. Buziuk, Jr. Richard G. Canmer Beverly Shamun Carey Jean Kardos Casena Barbara Ann Dorish Nancy Notennan Downing Douglas D. Fawbush Janis Hughes Fav. trash Eleanor Jachimczak Guzcfsky Malcolm Kintz Hams David W. Hess Stanley R. Houpt Frances E. Kaminski Jaquelyn Rubin Kaplan Joseph E. Kiefer Ellen Feinstein Krueger Theodore M. Lexisky Patncia Haydt Nitride Robert T. Noecker Susan Bennett Onze JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES S1.000 - 52,499 Michael A. Dziak Gerard A. McHale, Jr. Neil L Millar Gerald E Weber The Eugene Farley Club JGOLD CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Esther Schwartz Dorkin Forrest J. Eichmann Clcnirni A. Gaynor, Jr. Dwight Ii, Gllcx Sr. Robert ( , Harding Georgia Ik-rMicc Jenkins Mlllh rni Knierim I'lmzri Joseph Suzanne Ikllonc Kopko Smail I* Kwlmiii Krnrui j, Kruie hizanr.e Sea Kremer ’.vfidlv IL'.vieKrafcrajc KdbGn.’J Vth-x’i'' ■ ' I ..Gi-hipl dichael G G. Hudirk Hudick "■■'-il 1 Grahov iMnirlj l\ mia Ellen Chcrgosky Vcrhanovitz Richard E Vcrhanovitz Phyllis Kravitz Warren Paul D. Weseley Allan D. Wickstein $500-5999 James G. Marks, Jr. Diane Wynne Shallcross Russell G, Shallcross BLUE CIRCLE S250-S499 Andrea Gallct Lander Paul R Puna, Jr. Class of 1968 The John Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES SI0,000-$99,999 William R Montague FOUNDER'S CIRCLE $5,000-$9,999 John R. Miller 5100-$249 Lorraine Siatkowski Bartholomew Paul Bavitz Joseph G. Brillinger.Jr. Richard H. Disque Robert S. Gardner John Malloy Elaine Barbini Morehead Walter Narcum Peter S. Phillips Henry J. Pownall Richard G. Ruspcn Janke Parsons Rolxui Rlchaitl ( . Roxhong Carol Scatena NiKrnnl Maureen Mvagc SzKh WIihImu S. I honut* I llsabdh Hoitghcitv Wood coNtmmitoim Up io $99 Haymond I' Aidan I ngi nr I Hoiilanil Anna |i>mluri t aidom It.ulMia 'amim> (hamhvilain Iran i imk t lh‘iilo David It < invan Ihiihldh' I iiomht lllinlm III) Ktiirtli Hrlrii IMihii Im>|ut hit5 A hi»cftrti lrii Miin-iil'O Man kb v, nth hhipiVili rb‘>> hi i hailmi*? !*• i‘ • ■’Oh PffiXE Wish L3ZZS Ann Azzzbaozz George G. Pr=fzsc Albert D. Rofce Dtmaki G Sprzzk wr^r-. Sceri ChsiesJ. iczra West. Michael S. Pipan JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000-S2,499 Soni Stein Baltimore Anne Hcineman Batory Wiliam R. Bush The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Robert M. Burrz: John H. Bcxier Christopher A. Coksvos Stephen G. rsrrar Denrds P GsEx Gezrze G Hamscn Jareds J. Johns Eryn E- Kerara VufeirWlgb AngeLo E Lcrerra S500-S999 William G. Cooper Dante! Klan. Jr. Joseph M. Roszko BLUE CIRCLE S250-S499 Gcotge E_ Collinson John H. Kennedy Esther Wargo McCormick Paul B. Solomon Peter T. Pclashenslu Karen A. Reed Sharon Strzelczyk Roimscz Susan E. Rowland Pauline Farrar Ruckno Judith Labcws Sahazno Myma Brodbedc Srixaefer Richard Seidd George J. Sick Frank J. Smith Carl G. Spcr.cnbcrg Michael Strianick William R. Swumxwd Leslie Gilamm Tka*ey Michael H. Tinney Anthony J. Turchera Cl ASS OF ThrjAn \\ Nxwex FARLLY ASSOCIATES SIOO- SM9 David D. Baum loyvc l luiMtan Deuer Nauvx I eland Ftvv Hany tiold Ab him a Faciei Hmm Madhu Capthuw Helium RoIkii l Klotr Mauan * alrdotu* Kmacx IwM. Fhil' hlw.mll ISskld Mirhacl RmikM bm ph I \iKnhu lli-.dsih^MI I lixahih A Skmshiu tlWkkW Mpskl MIhiiV moIW vONHiliriririHti 1 P to ivKl rumrra X. Bajzrah &dE.Btek ctnceC zr. gc'_ F$s4 B. Beetv >•• rc Sczisc C. -'C’C Cerfi is.-C.r dccrier LaMrerjscB. 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V,-iIkcl Ctk'Tvi kononki ~.ioS x/ctT’. <• An-rn ue! •: SaXxhLx . . - - - - '•• ;x' '• vxv: kXca.' .. s : fegSSR v. ?S<j>xr. 7 N’-’? kirvr K.dS L VIASS.'S IOT> xumKT.-fceC iTxiarer S' X .,xx:> X Woo. Ruioimeycr IRiKiKki A. i\'..;o;v,scv;-r ,'ON\ ttTUXS 4SSCC ATTS rmnk x.xa j.ihr, L. lamixiwsk: Asare Ntsaeisk: -TuiritStfi ?.hn;irr. WihrlBcylss 'Man Mxa'mhurztomisi Frank A. ivrman ■Chriamz Hmcium Blwm JanesBaar^cr terakiW. "Bnivm John T Grtzrunikib TiizTanaD. Ctuthrr^insznhj. Curites _mranu Stnnihnski Tstcuf.' : 7jinc Tiling’ TJrak? xziSEih'M TJnjdwt xarc v.uifc 7muc 'xnii.'ini rn.~ •; raisers, ir V.ilnr T. Tahir. •Vafexr C 'latason Tncnus''innzs Zauo V. Kue Jisp-A.;Lu»ash -mL. Valkzr .\izck •.iaruTimss: aiiiulrs -1 Z:——..rzrir ■ tizi- SnanzSm vil Mili*h±r J. Mulrem. >. AV-£> V. Junts <Atei£kx 'Ssry 55. WiSars ■Allan E. 2d2ner Thrzx^mr jkcrtlri JriimJ. CiKHTBimn ^BnKhM, Icrtz Xhtls 7^RWalux '"“''•'nEHuIbp, x-irvr-. Ztes’jrva Cterrte Krcura ACAc SnjdSaDnmUbgje jutetenzc Tvash WvV ? -isjsn.ocvr.- .■use-. ^-lE’ r ' -■ .-Tirisun J• - . ..... Sosas ■■.. JooeDc j. Mack Arasie Elizabeth M. Lopez Constance Cheplick Wotzrus Robert D. Zettle tonna Piston Auficro BLUE CIRCLE The John Wilkes Society aseph T. Baranoski $250-$499 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES larcn Metzger Baranoski Jackie Freeman $1,000- $2,499 rcne B. Blum Joseph M. Klocko Class of 1975 ames M. Bohnert SK)0-$249 The Eugene Farley Club -■-rrnnm 2_ -JuznugL Lynn KamoEsky Ahmad GOLD CIRCLE 'Sr1 "One: i'.ir'sxs K^wdLSlMnk Malek Ahmad S500-S999 David G. Demorat, Sr. Frances Scharaidi Barfoot Christine M. Bachina ii Brpnt Taieria Brian MeXTAoa Sx^, Angela Alba Dessoye Lyndcll Sandt Eddy Jcsn iyree IHvrahBemXVzLh -Aisie Agrteo Wasko KasdAXXcnseo Class of 1973 TheJ^-n W2ks SadrF. Jeril R. Benedict Jean Zaleski Ford Anthony J. Berkant George M. Ofbhack Frank P. Galicki James C. Desombre BLUE CIRCLE Barbara Gush Gammaitoni Raymond T. Ford $250 -S499 Shzzrnz Szhwtrzz Joseph P Gammaitoni Susan Pezzner Goldstein David L. Davis ~teivnnr '• airanB Snurc Barbara Gilotti Susan Downs Kchrli Brynky James, III Gar-JiSiir Sienxs Connie Sheioski Henry Darlene Kishbaugh Nancy Schultz Kcrsaer Elame Swisioski Herstek Darryl G. Kramer Nelson G. Landmesser Michael G. Stambaugh Mar/ Bums Jansen Mark A. Skopck Carol Geiger Kampa Beverly Chislo Solfanclli Afoer. 7 .‘sartin Jarnr. Ltbs>: Mattbev-s -pisut. ?•’ .trcAi^e >xai. Hrrudiarc Mnrpiu Tatok1. Peeier Shellc G. Abraham Stephen I) Adami hack, Jr. Diane Sdtscr Blois Ml< had R Hiraluiione Julia K t .hmlrliHvdu Donna Coffin Joseph C. Damiano RiihanlB Daniels John II Dean i hailcs D. DmlirnlurgiT Ah n is Wasldt' I'thvdhb Allan A Faimi ti Karen Kiuimrnhi bmiiGi uiao- Rinaldi h’iUn?a Mkhai-114. | list lial* Susan Tow l ouis David XI, Matthews Rabat R. Mdm.x' I'aniek J, Moran i latentv u, Osgo Anne Tuwv Vawka* Stall#' PawM^ Natux I'Sav? \|» phen solfwlli Phillip Straub Ann RapMi |tW V Ihon\p*on t anM Drahu* i ilortii ?ntrttvsl,l Elaine Smith Traynor Evelyn Kovalcliick Lewis Angela T, Vauter Duncan W. MacIntyre Ric Itard T. Morgan Shirley Davis Ncwhari Michael ’A Marian: ,Marg;u‘ i Matiun Perkins 59LL) CI8Ct£ j' fbi-y i, Prcndcrgwi ivlark ?1. Eaikiti xugene C-. Fappt<s Zlayid £. Koberis .tende SaniueL.’ji'ikfoid .VranrA .duties ^tea-.T Joseph M 'Xieacv Kitten ‘A'adticiati JtetU'il .P-. Wikers Jjrzk’. Blay V, te'er^ ^JZanii Yflling l'H-ll'l‘T|//st UofiW.Onatnlr jjrjeje f i'-.ilH.;' feV.'.M'.l Dazi'l I Rim i John *>3yiifel<7 John I *> billing, ill .. Pnris i.is« ii tjlwpiro JhriMa vinnidi 6||lHTfHan IIphiius R, Sp |i«T Jin-nda Riro) Snniaki ilu^oref. itamaloni MKphanjr. pnlhi Umlw li .Mai/|'Hngyaiak> /luhih a YniHii^ fin-’gnry li jfellh yy.3WZ'''1/"<^a', Jiwph D lent Kflfdl * fb-p |»'H£5 Hal III 11 K‘ll|iAnn A|H|i^ | plnis ^>•1^ |bl|)|!|| | ||bt?i .... ■ lr ": ■■ J.i.HipK' / /dice Mi' h-w I 7/, Rirbe Jijdilh r a^/jj jwy.pi • <>iihr JuUi|i Onyshczak Thc^mrarlr) CU blR'A/' >,i..yx .iurnudi Rttixtra A kapish May Frances Larose Kent jAj-p! .: <saix)! ' Up io$99 525 a*-P.999 MsHDD J. SaEt^?S Kubtr brn-> 7. bmoi. CONTRIBUTORS James E McGinley CnarresJ. Gsmazro kvC'a Vratd ‘5'i • .- Angela Mazza $100-$249 Richard J. Clompus Brian M. Finn Ellen Schwanz Hx'hnun Edward T Gorski Brian K. lUcekler Robert S> Howes,Jr. 3Efic-I). Hoover r2>arksEEjJxr ■ ■ ■■ Ja«Gs tSrciei •ttnmr. Class of 197c Genrge S. Ggteipr-r j2«N A"!XZS t^ZZ-Z'tt Vanned ~. snsti. Tmszizit The Eigsrar ?— FARLEY ASSOCIATES HarveyA. jatehs Zzitzr ‘srrrvs" Garik -xm~r ^zzzz tetem. "c./nry Jenny L Ccmrella [oscphinc Schifano Finlayson William A. Saba 1 mrfcav EeSsez "A 5 iazur.' Cosemary A. Boland Carol Hussa 3£aflnyn Ttenser Massgr Jhanzes. Liken Miltetill 'Izz.zz'-— En^ss fremrsn jnazj. i jr-ai.i-Tn iteatt 1_ Z>~s: Sarbara Sep'-riski Late ‘;;r-nrrnt v.'ixnr -Cmrrm I’kiuc jL iankiii- Michael A. Patemos’^er T'nihrT Gullo G. Ganiteljanes. Jr. Z'anu 9_ jtrir Therzsa William R. Thomas Dymond .?.~trrrrHnn Anthony V J Ziemhans E-eseh Sarxz- 5irjiiit>r’ jinu£z:ev’cr FARLEY ASSOCIATES Elaine Para Pacheco .‘iaftX: giaijrt, Kr_:<? '---•-I.. X,..-^. LzcXiasJ.- E^&swsite Mkiiad Luberco A. Ruth Rinchimer Whalen Michael J. O’Boyle Vdjijiujj '• Caiherba: Lmi Rita Vanko Sowa $500 - $999 Lorenc Danng Laberge Fauiilte Janet l&ikawski l-7-2; Ronald A. Shulcski GOLD CIRCLE Dennis G. Hollod Man Kuutr- Jjpkj; Tfrunizz hr rii iwrz Ees»ye Jacaisime ?.dt«srKg Dmrea ’atricia Hyzinski Chacc -y^Grasra^es^ '■■ Psd J. Hagies George A. HoefTner Sizphtex. ICiteznizr-T ..• Silk, Gu&s shj.^ t-L.r.JFV AS=O3IZ-£S ~.!e?r- wicnte' Itetenniziste* • Etaace^ 5- Preston L Hess Tirmair j. szois . ■b&'.uilly. ILjanliuCi Fetreciei b'.y'zz H'.rrzcfc Karen Kmrclowicz Phair .. wh D. - - - -x Nadzia Litiaho Schilling S.\.XC-599^99 -•iuHBMBa Alolhm IXirp . _ The Eugene Farley Club 01.’'.^ Stilochana Gogatc Sherman “VST== ASSOCIATES -olirer ' ■ ' Marguerite A. Sauer riiaznc Jxteinslss TjararauGEi ?2uraz.iainnar. Jtenirr ScaoBii. Gelis SI.000- $2,499 Margaret A. Zellner 5hdlu Dteurz -zr? 1 "Rost J om^toh ^'inszzTi ’.kaj, Hawld L Hower zisan Szmtesm Dnajs Ann: Ji-san ^nizzL^ji’: rznr. Cizr Am l^r:r; Rosemary Petrillo Sama .iarr^s {Ergtilmser xziscii iT/iotesnr. ■' TiZ'O I '-TT——J V^yrr^iVrfi k Barlwra Lucca Pjzzitello W. Lee Miller lope Pawlush Boback rizny i. Hnnvzr -2----- 1 Hany M. I'ccueh JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES ONTR1BUTORS ■heodore Boback KrroPcjWCA 26hcnJ. £tem=r Class of 1974 The John Willies Society !p to $99 leborah Kovalchik Adamchak A-~«M«cUo.-uRo!<ra SL J= C7i*T-^£ CjjTEgenmz Tshczz ziienrzr. h ' *CSTt£ ASSC&aT'SS .-mitr.<«wn: 3irr. 'I oyv ?Xan N°y Brae, indsay l ailcy Gcitlngcr ’Un ' obert D. Goldstein ^.ne Itebcth Clematis Govcr lomcr E- Graham lephen A. Kcipcr homas P Long ^“■VGHbb ’ )hn G. Margo 7"ul'™>R.Jl.nK anu’la Parkin Murphy dice Oxman Sakbutg • hriMiiiF DdHfiliUF Mfhu HIih | Ma-i|i|la |>aih.ii.i |l||m|||I Mhl- Tifn-rmtg; Tnrnimtrr jiimurriX ikittic-ivst:: Coir Faith Skcrtiins.::. Jime-E Minn Aar' Smnili hitowustFet-T C. Zuantsiir. LYxte. Lazr-c. Cr.-gc Rxvztenz 5. CScvsx Class or? 1977 TJit ei':n - - •i/a.'. x<t- rA'xlt'.' A^JCA^S • Cj.t'.Yjcv.i ZStfC P5R-XV X.-'X Vuatt «esi:v Mary ■JtSih, Rthjdes Tbi&jxX l?4^sv< DismaIL tVxxx.’\ ThsWAv u k'\x<r V.- ' : ju 7^«4 >»<-£> - :u» XvgvkX'PV-.v-Xy c.Xv,o\> XlC '.XC. ’-.1,S!X s - -k . 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Shepard C Willncr jams Vii kmflgsn: efStruus Utense ijsiut. Htsxt L ifercr. SSery 7*st’ ■Ceet Tzshchui. Hagftzr Sure Tfceann gfeHfler .--OS' K .-. . Wxxh Gr-.v kT-. X-:; FUxvatsS V..xx A ViCer.Tr-Paxne .S’;.'- - :>c -.-.X .‘iri rmtoJsmT. Gif* S. Jrm’rcc cfc-xi’A. 1dairy R > x Mculjcn Man MdlalcXIiall M ilium A Shaw Balricia tX'mko Swvencv Joseph M r.xdc I'aul R. lotvc t'.uu.ia I. Watski Barbara RotMa Welch ‘.V.'iLki E. 'cmr.>b’Jiafec V;.-.cjezer. A-.V, ;.Cx'. .x: D; ■<=« x-.:-' JuSiB-T . ■ .. X 6?r. -V Mi.'luclii M.Nclis U«renoeJ Mullen Thomas \ Ralston ... . Tj—. ■ X. Strr.xi c ^'Ui lun,9 D.nis dhrscirieVV^-vh S?>dhK?.y contributors Lsx Cc-ni.* Cv.SlY'. JA-ry. k; Fthey XX’iKiCS ZY 'AStem Hxss Gcocr E. Grcrroi'Ax! Dales Xisnr:?. XL ?-™ Evans rald,^ IproSsM Lfcsa M. Ashbaugh Debff^ Yatko Augustine Jeanne C, Brady MtcKicI V Ervxia Kadwyn Roman Davis Donxn Swutck Drescher i.£i*c Tinklenian Gallagher RsrskiJ. Griinski R-'Oc- E Invin in >'-hr. XL Jor.es Korr.er*. Lesniak Mt Fhtip A. XLmno XLtx ?.L XftscsvTge Jofei L Moore Z<an?rjEncj£fcjsxi fcscpL ‘i±T2s:2s., £ose Xfichae! £. kLsik Ji. Timm. -iZkrie Virw SnzHhrth TYExiiewskie rixull.'Tj _y;,r '•'ARLEY ASSOCIATES Joanne Cahill Hevi||c MOO-$249 LeslieJ. Nichol Jaola Bianco-Sobcjano CiTithu Ercolani o|shE iemski osephj. Chmiola Maria Nilsen Pacchioni (effrey R. Garbor (kvkie Jones Schaffer jloria Kopec Groll Ronald E Schur. Sr. Thomas C. Mitchell Jeancne Bennis Sedof Mary Hyde Pfister Stephen J. Sirocki Marie Roke-Thomas Charlotte Wanamaker Ellen Marie Wn Riper Benedict A. Yatko Amy Lens Villegas Haring Xfmphy 3. Needham. Jr. XL Chmc-ii fnc-_- BeZas Ohmoa Class of 1982 The John Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES $10,000-$99,999 Shelley Freeman iwary Ann 5>icr3Hr Wtea -tic-'. !•npwsrTmoEixs {LawesesE Viph? The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE $500-$999 Kathalyn Manning Allen JJ25KTJ S —-tv-’L ,. xiiidjlk- -ii/'Juhn aTlIgoSsrcterv Xicrev ?L UySds -oh?, wt-a^ASffiaEiirss 'r.jonr Xaaadsn Znc Iii'k BLUE CIRCLE CIass of 1981 jnrar. > ‘'^zs^.urr's J25X - iugenr Fakirv -Cii& •Sffd£ ■' • ••■■- ■ . .- -1' laiiirmv. 5v^rp-i .z-jtiv.io 4 a-rZar?.'--.- Zas; 5250-$499 Mary Ann Gazdick Patrick T Rornich dcec Socxely TTi? Jver. ff- fitVf A^r-OCIATI-S :■- ;TSir $JW^$219 (it'/rw (Hvlkh Club 1' Astigjfl .Miilwl I- rtriu >fe?. Jferaut f feuySttea^ '" '•‘'i-1' ^^0 iMifllz P '.Uli ’S-Ut’VsWi'jJ: ptiib ■<,. 'x:s^^£ me Ciprich Ryan lanna A. Sadck Zhristinc Lain Samo fatherinc Durocher Shafer anine M. Tucker Cries Gallagh„ ,lan)C Hicks, jr Zlass of 1983 l>J“l c Kanncr ChenI Connor McbughJfhc Eugene Farley Club _ Hrv.m Z Zrish.' Pmcrl. iPacBTtn . ■ciir’jirr ienty ?rr~i~i»—rrp? crennas £ nice A. Fendlcr latjonc Ann George latalie Carlucci Gress »|anne M. Kolesar iartha Nag)' Kovacs .osanne Kramer .oberta M. Price lien Knipack Rained lonna Newlin Rock JvAmM ^aflur J- CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Siena Shields Alford Joan Thomas Brody Royj. Brody Donald M. Burch Stephen N. Gihoon David R. Gtrey Jennifer Ogurkis Carey David C. Cobum Jay M. Colby Judy Rydzcwskl Cudo Carol Louise Dean Mary Ellen Moran Doll Patricia Othmer Fnccos Sherry llunicr Griindinctic Carol Hagen David Ifoiieihtcin Ella Kryzm-dti |v<?a File L, Joi dim H i Ms. ( yiiililu I, Kaina.|iiin MaiHHciiic I dilaiu I w '-Hithky I c-vinc VZ Karl I liidhor?!, |i Ijjihaia Itmisoii Manaio i'.nil H MH .1,. I im Krualffl i Iwfins Maney howftiikn IMrk I ifida Dtiyi-T |*nsi alu Mi J - • • ■''■■: ■ .' *• -■■ . --»r ; ^ ■. • / s^Z'J ■ . .. .- - '.■,... • IM'O’-'5 <■'/‘el- 'Jf'hl *«>-" L >. jutiF.: >.ul • ■ - ■ ...-. • -. ' a7 ■', Z-. ;.'.• -'..i.v'x;.'.-. J>-'- ' '' - 'l‘;-Y»'Z‘>n( :.1». r,:.i ii r-- ' ■ ! I i.: I''-' ^jiiilnn Dllikl I Shilling ilwniash hIi-v-im V'W1'alimy ^iiflf M-iil". 1-i-n lHkhv ]|Ii |m.| -iDmM Vihhi Class of 1984 Class of 1985 The John Wilhes Society JOHN WILKES AC30CIATES $1,000-$2,999 James J. Mulligan The John Willies Society PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE The Eugene Farley Club $2,500 -$4,999 William N. McGinn GOLD CIRCLE .'.licnad Mtchzd E Thorr.rzjri Stephen J. 'Vidal Arm Mar-e V/zller Marete V/escer SLiZime Zafrani Cr.r^'.5pr^r L Zezier Class of 1986 GOLD CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE $500 -5999 John Wartella $250-$499 Neil T. Coy, Sr. Susan Maier Davis ifJXX>-S2.4L9 JayGRrrcx. $100-5299 Donna Nilka Brunclli Donna Garber Cosgrove Edwin Mark Johnson Karen Jonnson Janei Legault Kelley Regina White Klepadlo Kimberly A. Kresovich Mary Figlcr Marsh Catherine Schafer Mitchell Kathleen Marscco Moses John 5. Perry Ruth Elaine Renna David J. Scopclliu CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Valerie Kotula Alba Kathleen Galli Chupka Edward \V. Czech Alphonse T. D’Ainario Joseph I; Dylcwski Charles M. Fciguson Jane Johnson Fenn Jamis G. Flynn Daniel Glunk I hunts S. Guisiwagc Dcnnh Hannon i hrhiophcrj llrwy IGilum Ro?kIt Mown I tank < Qhhcnuki l lidabrth U^onOMuni Ikulwra Nkh Page David Walk* l'hllh|n h'sfph Mi l‘kl<vil Idiflvn Kuhl lUv-v I tihil l-l^i'UUK *'0MUU\4il Maiiaiiitv Allrtim Ivlnkho Miilguitilv Mm oHnhk loVm Riilwil A I'tiuuh rdwaid F. ihlwuulii I'lauhi1 M Wauiuitoftl* IIm^i 11 huh- WUUo Wanda \Wllz WMh U Alh, H I’ \v-lio» i liaiuMiib- i urtrtd MU TSe Eaj.tne Esrte? Cut 7C JS.S ASS-SCTATES SSC - JLGvkaiser 'TcTsccer fy—pg ?. iiiSiixen BLUE CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Scde^y TheJebs The Eugene Farley Club $250-$499 Sharon Michener Gross c. . i-.. TLrjstr WCkzi 5fxxz? ?-;.l±5g£ &-PP $500-$999 David P. Rudis FARLEY ASSOCIATES S JOO-$249 Thomas J. Ealutis Davm Lockburr.er Eayles Cherie A. Burke Nancy Farcy Cabc-i Mark C Cclacelh Sandra Spring Cohrrella Beth Ann Farrell CocrarZy Sean P. Connc-Zy Sandra P. Luongo Thomas J. Swirbel Eugene D. Wachou The Fcsley CEts E1GE OxCL£ 525-;-S459 Goirrs^a MiKccc OnriesVMeCcy Alic? C Euieer JgEEEE HidgET ir Thames F_ TLcrms.fr. FAELET ASSOCMTES Pzi *_ ,Z-T~~gr VS—tc? Pan ~c~cc r-ibm—cccme EHicr (Herman _anpricl (T-npU-ne Strurs Ti'Trui S Ems: fenn-T GiHtiui ?vian £ Sracuc. Sindrr V.-.-ilhnns. CONTrUSUTORS Cp to 599 Theresa Grazenski Alba Margaret Ban Denise Seiner Hstoiem Michael D. Bcnsrein Karen Bow Jeffrey K Box Leslie Tunvil R:’.\x.4i Janet CashourScna Evelyn J. IX>pko Lori S. Elias Canndta Eu’.cta Fewx Atygclu Holm Kathleen Kv.'.-.-.aK KmKtx n Gtx e kCvAll I an‘«lW‘A\ KiiShv.X’iX VrtKvnt ’ KsxwVii. b. :\UtM*.n Vi.Hx“k KmkK Ako? lv\^Lsx' |,u<ph 1.1 ivhAii Ann MiV'X-i I hisxkkv A Alm MilU'vn pMh. sUxK XGb - Mwn lAUk-'M W vSwn Mnlwlv A W.v.'nUa Anu M'h. PiX’p^kv^ K-.uhbvnXkx^kA ki ■ Mawmviv ’•v.x'bz• • .’ ‘WAK lluV* • 'ku<Al. - A l' Minx MnMWAUv AU-'-\uxlnyi:K If/<■■■■•’'' Zj r >.1 ;-a.-■.'•■«■ *■’ o> ::.,v.' Dni*p Hinih Ptiiiniiin John | IhiinifH Kimberly Bedford Wodaski Donald C. Wolfram Karen Snyder Zdscr ALcv A~ xrsnimic’ Ktmrns.■srre. E KrqKL.Jh. Jaha Lozcgj,'XIxhK-lf. Ctar JteEssr ML vcigrur \Lcrciie Ll—V-ujrrxr CazihL liin.vvsiiL iaarit: Tir -’ii Tcr’-'r•c w ’-'ccr ^’diml 8U« V. TixjMjidiuci. :.L EE*®” rciur Smlh ?j«cr --.iiiii.Tr. 'Grr.GiunL AiX-TX-y A. PxZl CTv’sZ. LN-CZlas? CxcSa. '.-.rA<oi .c‘V•Z.’.vsc-lk t afcr*. 'ist Cbue'-RS b L\’xs. xtetr-Z A-'rvv, i.'l.il'i-v. •- i. vt iiri ■: r :.’cihG < is. Cx’X' ifb. ?.'k , >•' i v ■s \-Pi[ A A ■ \ ‘. x .X ; X -;v.-V- •xcy, 4--:\5’xk'. s-.X1’--.- t. •< \ x'-vQ \ ’ t?lul.’. 'SU-.K .vGaW. V'\.*.-SX i'kx'xC*. V-'v'g- . . \: • jv-: x------ thsVWM-b ‘A'iAxS ' \.v<;'A\i Xi .-.A Li'‘ ^e,'. ix.'.'jX' ‘lA y xy?.. \.k ..-.'.jTu,. '.x Xx.'y x- ’• < -1’1 iS.--’ �Class of KOI Kristen Henry-Stade FARLEY ASSOCIATES SkV->-49 ListSgminBrnri Lor. Hetherington Crachor DawnM Hittie The John Wilkes Soden' Karen Evans Kaufer JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Carolyn Garrison Kncas Joel C Ketch Wihom GhiTli Jr. FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Shan Salsbutg Agostino Linda Wcmusz Bohenek Michclc Corbett Daley Raymond R. Russ David R Saxton Takchiko Scrat $1,000-52.499 Virginia M. RoJcchko Patncu A. Mattern Lisa Mrin Lokuta Ann Markowski Tt»le Veronica Upwood Susan Stortz Moyer The Eugene Farley Club Michael R. Passctti BLUE CIRCLE Stephen Pfinnan 5250-5499 Carol Henn Raymond Craig J. Engel CONTRIBUTORS Sharon Sholus Schneider Enca Simshauscr Gaffcv Up to 599 Lira: Scnenzingcr Roger: Jane Coyle Smith John E Sheehan. Ill Frank J. Brasse Nal A. Temple J’zsdnc M. Bader lames Thiemann COXTRSUTORS Upw$« Michclc Kondradd Balas Ralph Biehl FARLEY ASSOCIATES Lillian M. Bostjancic Christopher J. Wojiowicr $hV-S249 Elaine Brockett Carohm M. Bozik Lori Fuller Chance Praxs E Crowiey El Class or 1990 Anne Kdyznck Crew Lxmm Bouarai Eiach TheJohn Wilkes Soder\ John K. Dairy Jahn C CohL: RoScn Gsnuian' Eileen E. Colahan Founders Cndr Geoffrey L Dent Cheryl A. Fritzen S52W-S9.999 Victoria M. Glod Mac J. Groce Dz-.id D. Xra.hcr Jason D. Gngcs Carol Hiscox Qinond A. McSbogcr Lori Bunchalk Herman Fiw Eugene Farln Club Mizhcilc Umbra Bearce Diana Whalley Kantor iVifirrrr s Rashid Denns i Prazaps. Izvisnre Iran Rappaii Craig Rare Ronald Alan Hartzell .Amy Bsh Smukis Sheehan Ulla-Britt Larka S25l'-S49° Tindm A. Shinkas Mary L Lung Shirin Tikinzs Budcr Amoni Xr-jTit-, V.rnth’ Hrilrim Gznr. Ddm Rssznwsaiisr Siwccza- Rosalie D. Mancino M Hdrra Sn.-rara Tiygzr 5L72-S24P Camk nmsram: isliu CarlM Chamtsin jUs-rpnim Dan Thamtun Mathru' R. Germain Knrr.A Tbnfo Susan Ihagona Gennam l.slir.’ Cap~RiJlv JaimejastjiEw Czz . JahnJ Serahn Don 2eei: Jszpn •£. 5mui; U.-55 DF -^9 JayneS Miller noKrasuToss Jef&ey Patackis Srephen D. Puzio IvaarrAlnnzD Man Janice A. Rasper. nd Araya Marianne Revie i-sz Arra ~- »'s—r_ Kathleen Risley Triimus r Carelrr RaymondJ. Rock Trap AmiJI Aliaus scncC-SeriE Ixz M Jfeich Mrdae’. A Caniarclir. Jnta i. Lra/ Tzar. Kelt .rurrjiic SasieliatK cawera J Cunway.jr. z v-r-. Serh® ‘• L Sl -ZKr nra Andrew BLUE C&tCLE —uant i2ztto2T _ Cinnl® Vjluatr Junie Editor AidrcBj.KalqjgdBdt E&adj. 5^- .^sxx.z. FARLEY ASSOCIATES J,‘ellvh®£!irairj± iJOO-5249 j- "Jbtzu’. Katrieia >-.uut' vJ. i. .r-aJiiu'j Cyntiii'. ..liber 5 ■ ■’■> /aie; Ftvinlkt ' C;<vt' J .■ f • The John Wjlkc$ Society Class of 2002 Asif M. Ilyas The Eugene Farley Club JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES The Eugene Farley Gub Angelica M. Mascia FARLEY ASSOCIATES 51.000- $2,499 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Jp to $99 William R Pastcwait $100-$249 Kathenne Dallas Costello $100-1249 Steven J. Rector John L Carter effJ. Costello Cynthia Chamctski Sites Carol H. Maculloch The Eugene Farley Club Eedi N. Danner anda L Crayton Jason S. Sites Richard M. Minielly BLUE CIRCLE Joshua A Oswald Jeff G. Moisey $250 - 5499 Joseph A. Robadc _ynda C. Anlan Jason \L Erady Leonardo R. A. Zocpa COtYHUEUTORS Louis E. Atkinson CONTRIBUTORS FARLEY ASSOCIATES Up - $99 Up to $99 SICC-5249 Decorah EE<m crane: Michael L Lefchak Miriam E. Coffey Jan G. Benton Shanna Lee Da-.-.sen Sceccarze A_ nricker Devin O. Licklider Robert J. Costello Mary Ann Kershitsky Biosky Pamela A. Guanno Michele Ann Cosmma Joseph R McBride MarkJ. Dechman Deborah A. Caines Douglas NL Iradd Todd B. Hastings Gene T. Race Kathleen Finley Kent Patriaa Carpenetti Carpenter Christina SL JeekeE Scehmie Jean Hmrtnger David C. Ruskey Bradley R. Klotz Denise M. Castellano Martha G Marchand JasccWKZs Douglas W. Shaw- Gar)'J. Kostrobala Carolyn Chronowski Stacy L Geiger Mesics Erar: L_ Hosier Nicole Simmons Melissa L Matuszkicwicz Gary H. Davenport Maria Shahda MinieEy Kararz* Iskra Amy Mondulick Sullivan Rita Teresa Metcalf Diane B. Durkin Robert NL Moore Judith Wienckoski Ann M. O’Keefe Bridget E. Finnerty Stephanie FoQmer PasewaiL Eran Lee Richard Paul Pietras Carmela Franco Lisa Rink SddHmtMahs. Class of 1996 Scott Kenneth Schonewolf Rebecca Lee Griffiths Headier Eames Shinkns James A. Bruck The Eugene Farley Club Augustus J. Wellings Ruth Ann Coleman Henry Enn L Stewon Derek W. Buffington BLUE CIRCLE Melanic Jo Whitebread Leslie Montgomery Howard Marisa Neocsky Toed Cbnsnze Mme caznanz Janice K. Bullock $250 - 5499 Doreen Howarth Ann l_ VAxcng A dram R. rcmeti Paul J. potcra James A. Tncanco Lisa W'rubel Tncanco CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Corrinc Barchik Jeffrey R Barone Jane Ostrowski Brennan Hs&aLExSs Joshua G '•Laniczi Anonymous Class of 1998 Sarah E. Karlavagc The Eugene Farley Club Cynthia E. Kcm CONTRSUTORS Brian J Kobyius FARLEY ASSOCIATES GOLD CIRCLE Lauric J. Labbe UptO $99 Connie M Bjsb Kevin P Kratzer $100-5249 5500-5999 Jonatlun G. Laudensbger M. Lssibeth Sider Je» R. Smsbi Judith Lihr Martin Derek R Keter H03MGS.Srigh Michael C McCrae Jovre M. R'guskv k~-\X* e- Sesiu Tammy L Olver Stacey Sherri’.! Bohn $250 - 5499 Matthew J. Pelcsduk Jerome A Kvwn Catherine R. Stine Jamie Schwartz Unger Kara Ctapfte e.Asses 2CC3 Maureen Mono Wascavagc Elizabeth Stade Conk’-*. Ck- Scan Younkcr KmwT EX' Brian R Lipinski Karen Bednarczyk Cowan Carol Murphy William C. Boyer Janeen Nieratko Van! R Murthy Suzanne K. O’Boyle Tina M. Occhlcr-Dcan CONTRIBUTORS Jonathan L Pcrloff Up io $99 George J. Ruao Mania D Scalesc Suzanne Sianski Schdbte Ih/ I uy/nr I nr If /f J/?-.n Jill M. Wilson Class of 2001 Class of 1999 IONTRIBUTORS Garth L Allred Jamc J: Anola Karen M. Armstrong Khntarly 11. Carr Anne Straub Pelak BLUE CIRCLE EARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Regina It. Idtottr Judith Tobin Iclechowxki EriePa J, Evans (. I ASS LH 2000 Ehtabcth Mxxxv I hr I ttgriic Fmlcv Club k'lLV.h.U> D- t VWXV lAlittY ASSOCIATES CONTRinUTORR $100 Knili I), l ox Kiml’cilv A '.trphrii w, I hnM*n Up 10 $99 Anita stixiimr Acri Mrplwnic I- Kimberly Wood* I lawk Kiiit-ii Noit«m llldillr ( hath’itr M Ihtglia Mi< had Krni I'tiirli Irt (uuium bum s H Pmwhkl Prtul W> I’uwittim liimra li twin lain-1 Groves* Maiyrlln, Mi Donald Josrph M Halina John M. Ro$tri l"hnl ahwnir. Ji. I klmiiill Aiulh i * m t »• Karen I i inihun Mi< lull I Pt'li i Kwt h'lli Mitill Aiiiw Ihinl'ithl' NbiUgth Nnmwil I M«ihI HiiIihIiMI Miiii;li<uil Mm Id'll Nt Miiil“Mi Inn Ann I'tnli Enn r FriestEnns Ccxen? Yjkv-e.’-. U'z? Edwatxl V IXxjghcrtx Mark J. EnJrlrskl h'liaid h ‘//lain* wal'i y, ‘V ‘■-< /.< s ‘ «ck» r>1 / John E Hitchcock Abigail Breiseth '✓«.< ■/. • oseph E Woodward Mari Jo Watchilla Michael Hugh Herb h'/tnijii Ma)hr •‘I#:'' • L'-’U.-iU'J-, $100-5249 Martha L Helfers I hr John Wllfri 'w'W I //uiufa-r'* < tot I' With)- V>,'M J'S; FARLEY ASSOCIATES jnda R Sult David A. Hines til lW a. Janicl R Reilly Todd A. Swanhart Gerard M. Emershaw laniard J Skalfa i.'f. 'Xru^yn^r Jeanette Thrash Brian Howard '^iy jaseih Christopher J. Talecki Heather Mem Webb Jessica Crowley Howard Jean U«xl .Lxlhvr) S' Joseph G. Umbra Melissa Ann Wall Ihristic Meyers Potent Neil G. Armstrong luma I. Schmidt SjaeoaojK Corby Swan J. Christine Tyrrell |amcs D. Gilia J. Bohaidc J Darnv/cber ftedckik M. Ewk /.amp. Shashirekha Sundaram Brian Redmond FARLEY ASSOCIATES :<■ F alufiio J-jftr. jPfeiff*? 5250-5499 K,,“ik-.scti-Mih.ii Krisune Erhard Pruett Tracy A. Piazza D, Atoat A MSofojr A-i.ei '.A'jtelE Caliic'!-.-: Anr. Ais>; Gnr. bnr.t •’ riugU'r 5250-5499 Melanie ODonnell Mickelson (imbcrly A. Escargc Steven D. Tourje Alan J. Guitson Drnnirazi J -raz: •■ee. ... Szfi— jrarj Voi-ti Nancy Stover Up to 599 Jennifer A. Fasching Class of 1993 Angelique Sutrisno CONTRIBUTORS Kathleen .McGeary L’mphred The Eugene Farley Club Kari Steele Christine Tondrick Scitzinger John R Dorsey SrarfE Gawsb S-TEZIKLE Patricia Hopfer Sebasuandli William L Miller abeth R. Albert Guy A. DuBoicc Bedqr Steinberger J. John A. Mason. Jr. Ixonard J. Ruotolo Class of 1994 Thc^smFmlvaub j-'sro Cima.;- - “r Eug^ ra^r. Ciur Tncia Pctrucclli The Eugene Farley Club BLUE CIRCLE ■tobert J. Dean Gary H. Meyers BARLEY ASSOCiznES rutKzm ] Sil Inyp Patricia A. ROVcr Christine M. s|,imnp Simmon SoanhlTtunzo ''hh-nnJ.l'mpImxLj, ^A.VanLuvcndcr J'hrcyJYanltow J™<SA.Youngblnxl Cecelia P Mercuri lamicm-J. Ward Jan J°>«c.pcrlolr S100-S249 BUS CIRCLE Class of 1997 100-5249 ARLEY ASSOCIATES - Linda M. 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Sfmen Ssxz jr Saw cL "r.’Lci Esquirc John C and 2t Caces-sci' ArneL. .inu. Sana- Siflor. MtbkSct Mary Ellen SaUn-za P5 Eleanor Kazmcrcyk Cornwell '53 Estate of William B. Griffith Maya A Taiim XB Colonel William Corbett Brynly R. Griffiths Trust Trust Douglas Haughwout ’o4 Esaie d Ryan Tanxachick 05 Harold Cox, Ph.D. Samuel M. Davenport 111 '59 Estate of Enid Hershey '66 Estate of Fred H. Davies Dr. George E Hudock. Jr. ‘50 Estate x'f Doaoihy R Mocgm. Stanley and Patricia S. Davies Estate of Richard and Frances Estate of Jesse L •mxmdcr GaD 35 Jacqueline M. Manzolilin '05 Pranas E. Cxnr. ’25 Thomas H. Tonkm T*5 fames C ualfawhi 35 Kelly Manon '05 Mr. &r Mrs. Jaras Quinn PTB Lauren N. Tronlkcm C'5 ie^uxi L jarrinc: ’0" Amanda E. Martucr; '05 Bemaderte C. RanC ‘25 Tara l_ Ulnchney i'5 Bnriget 1 Giants 3" Susan L Matvm 1)5 Mark D. Remmel 34 J<-gara E. L ruce 05 Aldus.; A. N-ktvbc '05 Thomas C. Reynolds. Jr 125 Howard L UpdyU 55 Mr Ar Mrs. Robert E. Dena M. 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Irndorf ‘55 I'IjI .\4.;Cjl V', * 05 BahAm>W">w,W w Wk»‘01 tto«l 1; 1/5 TdLun Mv.iwrc.'L :-J5 Jmcd Fl.lx.a‘! M ih; ra-runn) ...... i ymrue Lre bUMttiA Sando 05 JtUrv krtLi; Moi^v^gc >55 ’ SherryT. Wall 05 Mr Harold L. Roveda PD5 Robert >. Kj> azrwsjc 55 faiiil-..;. Muihiii 05 EsoBr e£ HK=e* T. MontgouKiy Hyde WttstKJ P05 EHlsribc&A. Roveca J5 Bcrif Moore V5 sreijii. i. Mr & ?.!ns Richml L Lu M -Rogan \?5 Mid. D Mihenbergcr V5 Donin v7t—. \\ yarczinrcr —5 Srxisc iwarvira XanLuvtndef ’-'5 Cr.-stal Riker D5 Julianna K Metf 1*5 Estate of Charles and Sadie preir* jf ren-hi "CTUif Ruth Boroctn SfLbcmm — Dr. William Louts Gaines Carlos E Praono ’05 ••4ui /. .Murphy ir> ?S : Daniel S. Stou x5 P- Firefe-Tres. A—r DI Efaring V~ McHenry '49 Gifford K. Mefbcrm Richard Fuller. Ph.D. Mr. ir Mrs. Bans Prashmsk’. PD5 •U. c. Kir.u'.i* John P Ptegc ’05 DE cd Jfcs, Gmrans Bena-mir. 5. Piashmsir ’05 .’•.Mu. •juaniai 15 . Estate of Thomas J. Cobum 49 Gerard A. McHale. Jr r7 Gabriel B. LeDonne T5 iaitrar. rukmt lb ■ r j.iie. t= Estate of Eleanor S. Fox 35 Michcu.- L Sane ’Co Zsrsrxrr 7 _ Karsil Estate of Anae Marts Kortnet Los '05 Gas-- GjwjmllS Itt’-it fetuur ?. triwui' V bum. f Estate of Donald E & Louise G John S. Prater 55 h-t Estate of Rein WiZcms 3rucc R. Cardon Trust Stephen L Flood 66 Carpenter Tan; .Ann Siansn 95 MC5 Edwin E Cobicigh, Ph.D. ’53 Esaai :c .‘Jreru Lr~rre.cz z. ”_rs: 57 Amber R. Lawson ’05 lamin. ■ • Estaie of Madeline R. ?-'ccie Brean : Enns 35 tenmfe . urftvera V4 M35 ■ Bute of Rose G. kmmcn 37 Barbara Flannery Efen Burn ’55 >a3rm : -.iiaiacai: 35 ■. L.-.m T ■ Flanners' '55 Shirley Rees Fleet '49 Guneidumncn “• ■ -.:r 71 ZmalcLae 7-tsne _• re Glenn E Lerer Walter R. Fleet ..amm mu L’.teL i-mia aaaraecti -.4 Esrara zt '2.Til Lun 2 Cm 77' Estate of Mary R. Kocrs George L Fenner, Jr. The Honorable J. Harold Betty Kanarr Bierly '50 XcpLin:. *•'. Dickcn’05 Juszm ;. dr. ix Tnuue -H EiZiui -.f *A21xr.t. Estate of Cathennc H. Bone sc Si Ahhr.-; Di janica •. himaem "71 Errant ci rjtrrKT ■ Ui'.rrr EiraricfJ: Er.ra.c_ Aftinam? M.D. '49 JU-tandE flhradnIE Ksasaz L Maae <2 Bronis J. KzsJa*. Ph.D. Scoige Bierly '40 fcLirc Ar_Z;i • ?:■ Jsamx*. Estate of Mtldred Edelstein Leo R. Kane 55 Dons Gorka Bartuska, Senior Ctes Gift. 2005 Estate of Evdyn I-zermzr. Estate of Isadora and Gctha Estate of R. Carl Ernst ’58 Urbara ZatcofT Allan Kruahtn PIS ,, . . Meml.-i'IUl'l" HirM.'ll-. X-lilyh,ill..ln,-III,,,,,-,.1,11,,,j, , ....................................................................... ....... ....... . pi,,,,......... ,.... ■■•..ihlkrJumi)'. Iiu-.nu-dllllllM llliil lllr..... ............................................................................................................................................................................. ... -;iL-/;x Zeshnibik’ Jaanrfc A. Miller Mrs Kenneth . . ..... . ... ; J.. j . m u,, For moir Inlomiallon on becoming a memba of The Mans Society, plcue umua die Dmlopuai• .9=^___ .. •■aekirb. U-qiviln; iJKIrrrick Michelle 1_ Kiapf‘05 Mi.M|nl..B ' '*taBnr \)<hv f'MiiiUFh a. »Mvr pLlyrd The....... Marts Sodciywi. in n,,,,,. honor,|„„„,, of l>r.An»ud< and 2,' Anne :22 MtCartnty Mau m —v -- • '' ’ Mint nil,, . mnamed w,i|.,, ,)ir ' ....... . wiry. nr. Marts provided Hie Mippmi and leadcnhlp lhe fledgling IlMdUillon nttded|o T,v-.. ■, '/■' j" ‘' S' ' hr y -a,,,,., awme lor Mis. Marts after hb death. Upon her death In Im. more dun S2 mOUon 77 „7. ''.' “ ’' 1 * -- --« wmrtKf, Bjiaid C. Marts Sports and Conference Caller. ...........:M3’«:'>VTtate3Kow..ih •» ir-abum. c umni« u’ he Aui.u . Stators -!»?v ?.i -.tii'in. ■ Ftr-h ■. a . ................................. ........r..lr 1 6 ?n VL-Hisl. S & r •% 'v 7 he Marts Society ‘,|limiU. IltemK tfii'l V . <u >• t\- x s ■ C.-l •»». a-.-. A*- '.: V. V X.--V.W 'tiAhp c Q.V.:- • . ' °* I(X)J p:‘ u.i,V _ „,,v. ■- - • -- I VI u - •.V.-'.dsA Kv-jy X,.j) - -x. \xNv.''\-".v • •- x. X . ‘ -■ -I s-imu •IJ. J yt^ K41.1H iA|ir'.sp|i> V-t T-"’. ... \ Euaiu n --anLX. G.z-TzcJ. �Chairs & Endowed Funds ABRAHAM AND DONNA BARON MEMORIAL BOOK FUND. ALLAN P. KIRBY, JR. ENDOWMENT. Established by Dr. Philip Baron in 1980 to purchase books for the fields of business and economic history; business and government; and business and society. The Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship was established in 1993 by Allan R Kirby, Jr. in memory of his late father. TOM BIGLER DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS. ALLAN P. KIRBY, JR. DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF FREE ENTERPRISE AND This endowed chair was created by friends of Tom Bigler. The successor (upon Tom’s retirement) is to be a media professional or invited academician. ENTREPRENEURSHIP. Established by Allan E Kirby, Jr. to foster and promote economic individualism and independence within the context of the free enterprise system. BIOLOGY FACULTY/STUDENT RESEARCH. Offers financial support for research projects deemed deserving for above-average financial assistance. ROSENN LECTURE SERIES. CATHERINE H. BONE ESTATE. Established by former law clerks, and in honor, ofJudge Max Rosenn. Its purpose is to provide Wilkes with annual lecturers who are nationally recognized as speakers, lead­ ers and authorities in law and the humanities. Established in honor of Ms. Bone who taught chemistr}' at Wilkes 1946-65. It is to be used at the discretion of the Chemistry Department. LESTER SA1DMAN, M.D. ENDOWED CHAIR. ROBERT S. CAPIN CHAIR. Established to provide support for a disunguished academician in accounting. Established to provide financial support for a distinguished academician in one of the health sciences disciplines (biology, chemistry, physics, psycholog)' etc.) and which constitutes a requirement of the pre-medical curriculum at Wilkes. Appointment to the Saidman Chair will be for a one-semester term ever}’ two years. DR. HAROLD E. COX FORENSIC ENDOWMENT. Established in 2003 by Dr. Harold E. Cox to support the Speech and Debate Union. DONALD FELL CARPENTER OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD. Recognition and monetary stipend for outstanding Wilkes faculty based on teaching, advising, and working with students, professional accomplishments, activities, and ser­ vice to the community and to Wilkes. THE FELICE SALSBURG SPRING BREAK FOR SERVICE FUND. This endowment was established by Trustee Shelley Freeman to honor her mother Felice Salsburg. The financial support shall go to students participating in the alterna­ tive spring break trip. The recipients will need to submit an application, including an essay on how they hope to benefit from the experience, and interview with the program coordinator. Selection is made by the Director of the Student Affairs Office in charge of service projects. DARTE CENTER ENDOWMENT. Established in 1987 by Edward Darling and his daughter Dorothy Darling Mangclsdorf. THE MOHAMAD abraham scholarship was created by a gift to the University made by Mohamad Abraham, it assists Palestinian Arabs, or (heir descendants, to obtain a college education. To qualify, a student must demonstrate the ability to successfully compleu: the academic work of Wilkes and must submit evidence of financial need. Vincent and martha aleo scholarship was established by son Joseph ’48 and daughter-in-law Fannie Ocuto Aleo. The scholarship honors their encouragement to pursue those principles, goals, ideals, and values necessary for excellence in every endeavor and is awarded to dedicated full-time students who demonstrate promise in their chosen fields. Building donated in 1956 to Wilkes by Frederick J. Weckesser. Future Chairs & Endowed Funds J. HAROLD AND ANNE ALLAN FLANNERY CHAIR IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES. THE alumni association scholarship, established in 1997 by’ the Alumni Association Board of Directors, is awarded to a student(s) with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and whose family member(s) arc alumni of Wilkes University. The award is given to a student who demonstrates promise of success in his/her chosen field and financial need. A committee of members from the Alumni Association will select the recipient. THE david ayers scholarship fund periodically awards scholarships to one or more students with preference given to students from the Wyoming Valley who are enrolled at Wilkes Universit}’, in such amounts as deemed appropriate on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, good character, and a demonstrated interest on the part of the applicant in developing both mind and body. An endowment to support the annual purchase of an enhancement for Fenner Hall. THE NESBITT SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND NURSING. HILDA FENNER CHAIR IN RESEARCH BIOLOGY. Established in 1999 by Mrs. Geraldine Nesbitt Orr in honor of her late husband, health care benefactor Abram Nesbitt II. Established by Attorney George L_ Fenner, Jr. to honor Hilda Dahl Fletcher Fenner. JAMES JONES LITERARY SOCIETY. Administered by the English Department to award a fellowship to an author of a first novel in progress. THE william bernhard scholarship was established in memory of William Bernhard 83 by his family. The scholarship is available to a deserving studcnt(s) pursuing studies in business. Priority shall be to ROTC student(s), preferably with interest in becoming a pilot. Other desirable characteristics include participation in co-curricular activities and good academic standing. the william d. berryman scholarship fund was established in his memory by wife Helen Berryman and honors both his profession and his deep love of music. Two scholarships will be awarded annually: one to a student studying accounting and one to a student studying music. THE MLCHAEL j. bogdon. Ill scholarship was established in 1991 by the Bogdon family following the tragic death of their son Michael, a junior music education major from Plymouth, PA. The scholarship is awarded to dedicated music students of good moral character. First preference will be given to percussionists and Wyoming Valley West High School graduates. was established by her hie brother, Irvin Brader, in honor of his sister Rose, his brother, Len Brader and his friend, Joseph J. Savitz, Esquire, past chairman of the Wilkes University Board of Trustees. The fund is awarded to a worthy student with special needs. the rose brader scholarship was established by members of the Ballet Society of Wyoming Valle}'. Income from this fund provides scholarship assistance to one or more students majoring in the performing arts and showing finan­ cial need. the ballet society of Wyoming valley scholarship was created in 1972 in memory of a former student, Kevin Edward Barker, by his family and friends. The fund provides partial scholarship assistance to a graduate of Wyoming Valle}’ West High School in rec­ ognition of high academic achievement and involvement in extracurricular activities. the kevin Edward barker memorial scholarship Established by J. Harold Flannery and Barbara Nash Flannery. FENNER/ARCADIA ENDOWMENT. THE SAMUEL berk memorial scholarship was created in 1994 by son. The Honorable Jeremiah E Berk '63. A prominent pharmacist. Samuel Berk graduated from Columbia University and owned his own practice in Brooklyn, NY. The scholarship was created in the inaugural year of the University’s pharmacy doctoral program and provides assistance to a student who demonstrates academic merit and financial need. the WECKESSER HALL ENDOWMENT. A.H. DICKINSON ENGLISH CHAIR. Established in the early 1960s by Dorothy Dickson Dane to encourage enlightened leaching, extended scholarship, and creative writing in the literary arts. Endowed Named Scholarships THE GRANT H. barlow memorial scholarship was established in his memory by his wife, Marion E. Barlow, and his children. Grant and Jennifer. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student demonstrating financial need and pursuing the study of biology and/or chemistry. Alfred w. bastress scholarship was established by former students. Income from this fund provides assistance to one or more students in their third or fourth year of major study in chemistry, who also maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the THE CHRISTOPHER N. AND JANE M. BREISETH SCHOLARSHIP was created by the mem­ bers of the Wilkes University Council in 2001 on the occasion of Dr Breiscths retirement as President of Wilkes University. The scholarship was established in recognition of the efforts of Dr. and Mrs. Brciseth in the development of tlie Wilkes University Council. THE JOYCE PORTER AND NORTON MILLARD BREISETH SCHOLARSHIP was formed in 1994 by tlie family and friends of President (now Emeritus) and Mrs. Christopher N. Brciseth. This endowed fund memorializes the lives and character of Dr. Breiseth’s parents, who believed fervently that a self-governing democracy depends upon an educated citizenry. The Brciseth Scholarship is awarded to individuals with financial need whose character and academic record show promise of contributing to an enlightened democracy. the dr. major courses. The recipients must demonstrate a financial need. ETHEL G. and alvan E. baum scholarship was established by Mrs. Esther Davidowitz, William Davidowitz and friends in memory of Mrs. Davidowitzs parents, Ethel G. and Alvan E. Baum. Awarded annually, the scholarship provides financial assistance for a visual and performing arts student. Mrs. Baum was an artist and inte­ rior designer, and Mr. Baum lived his life as an educator. THE GENEVIEVE todd brennan memorial scholarship was established by her chil­ dren in recognition of her service to Wilkes as cafeteria manager from 1938-1956. This scholarship provides an annual partial grant for a capable and deserving student who demonstrates promise of success in his/her chosen field. the was established by fam­ ily and friends to honor tlie memory of Mr. and Mrs. Bell, who promoted diversity in the Wyoming Valley and helped third-world students adjust to life in this country. The}’ the george Thompson and sara wolfe bell scholarship were particularly interested in international affairs, peacekeeping, and worldwide health administration. In keeping with those interests, the scholarship is awarded to a political science or history major with special concerns for diversity and international affairs. THE frederic e. Bellas endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a srudent(s) majoring in engineering. The recipient of the supplementary award is selected each year by the Engineering faculty based on the criteria of ability, promise, scholarship, and financial need. Interested students, including incoming students, should apply in writing to the Chair of the Engineering Division by March 15. 20 I 20&T-05 .ArJiudl Report of Gifts THE CHARLES N. BURNS. SR., M.D. '35 SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a junior or senior prc-medieal student who wishes to attend Thomas Jefferson University. The award links Dr. Bums’ two alma maters and honors his distinguished career as one of Buckncll University Junior College’s first physician alumni. Selection of the Bums Scholar is made after an interview with the Provost, the Chairperson of Biolog}’/ Chemistry and Health Sciences, and the Vice President of Enrollment Services. THE ROBERT s. capin scholarship in accounting was established by his former stu­ dents. many of whom have become certified public accountants and partners in major accounting firms. The fund honors Capin's abilities as a teacher as well as his years of sen-ice as President of Wilkes University. The fund provide annual assistance for stu­ dents wishing to pursue the study of accounting. BRUCE R. CARBON ANO CHARLOTTE J. CARBON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHP is funded by a ma established for the purpose of proriding tandahnd io .hose worthy students seelung such assistance. The allocation of die scholarship is al *e sole dsnruon of Wilkes officials. Vulumg Cur People I 21 �SEYMOUR a. dimond scholarsh.p, established in 198A u THE WALTER S. CARPENTER SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGINEERING IS awarded annually to the high school seniors planning on majoring in electrical engineering, engineering management or environmental engineering at Wilkes. The recipients of these awards are selected by the faculty of the Engineering Division on the basis of the applicants’ high school records and Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, without regard to financial iration. Awardees mist show qualities of good character and"®bUSlnBs need. Scholarships are renewable annually upon recommendation of the Engineering Division. Interested students should apply in writing to the Engineering Division Chairperson by March 15. THE J. BLANCHARD CARR AND HILDEGARDE FINGER CARR SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1983 fora student majoring in engineering and demonstrating the qualities of schol­ arship. good character, and financial need. the john j. chwalek. sr. scholarship was created to recognize the love for Wilkes and a concern for others thatJohnJ. Chwalek, Sr. exemplified during his 40-plus years ofsendee to the institution. This scholarship is awarded to a senior student with a strong Academic rax.nl who has been involved in student life, provided leader­ ship on rampus and in the commu.-iirv: motirated others, and exhibited potential for surcess. Applications are submitted by junior students and must contain two refer­ ences. The selection is made by a four-member committee composed of a member of Mr. chualeks bmilj anda represeniatn-e from the Admissions. Development. and Financial Ara Offices. the class of 1970 scholarship was established to commemorate the Class of 1970s 15th anniversary. It is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need, good charac­ ter, and scholastic aptitude. the alumni and friends of communications scholarship will be awarded annu­ ally to a communication studies major who has earned between 30 and 75 credits, who demonstrates service to the program, maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), and who has a demonstrated need. Nominations accepted through self-nominauon with short supporting letters from advisors or from communication studies advi­ sors. Redpicnt(s) will be selected by the Departments faculty. THE CONYNGHAM POST NO. 97, GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. DEPARTMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1968 by Trustees of Post 97. The annual income from the trust is used to provide partial scholarships for residents of Luzeme County with preference given to descendants of veterans of the Civil War. THE ELENA LUCRETIA CORNARO scholarship, established through the generosity of Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski (former Dean of Women at Wilkes College), recognizes the accomplishments of Elena Lucretia Comaro, the first woman in the world to receive a doctorate degree. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy was conferred on her at the University of Padua on June 25,1678. This scholarship is granted to a woman in herjunior or senior year with financial need who also exemplifies the qualities of the scholarship established by Elena Lucretia Comaro. demonstrate financial need. Preference shall be to students ®<i marketing and an interest in retailing. Vlth a conccntrau0l) In THE CHARLES AND SADIE DONIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP cndou-menl created by Mr. Donin.Scholarahipsare awarded valed students of limited financial means. D c a"d highly mo|1. THE GEORGE f. elliot memorial scholarship was created by faculty, friends, and alumni of the former Department of Commerce and Finance in memory of Professor George E Elliot, who served as a teacher of economics for many years. The award is provided annually to an outstanding student majoring m a field within the Division of Social Sciences and Communications, preferably economics. was established by former students and friends of Miss Dworski. former professor of French and Spanish at Wilkes. The fund recognizes her great value of academic standards and integrity that inspired her stu­ dents. The scholarship is provided annually for students who wish to pursue the study of a foreign language. the sylvia dworski, ph.d. scholarship THE ISADORE and getha EDELSTEIN scholarship was established by a bequest of Isadora Edelstein and his sister Getha. This tuition-only scholarship awards worthy stu­ dents from the Greater Hazleton Area School District. Second preference shall be given to students from any other public or parochial school in Luzeme County. Sclccuon of the recipients will be made by the sole discretion of the President. THE DR. JOHN HENRY ELLIS. IV scholarship was established by a gift from Dr. John H. Ellis, IV, 79 and awarded to a full-time local student majoring in the sciences who demonstrates financial need. was established by a gift from Alfred F. D'Anca, M.D., ’59. It is awarded to a full-time local junior or senior pre-medi­ cal student who demonstrates academic ability, good character, and financial need. provides partial scholarshij tance to a worthy student enrolled in the medical science field. The scholarship bears ip assislhe name of Dr. S. M. Davenport, one of the original members of the Wilkes Board of Trustees and former campus physician, and his wife, Mrs. Harriet M. Davenport. irs the dr. and mrs. s. m. davenport SCHOLARSHIP THE MAHMOUD H. FAHMY, PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP is A community effort that recognizes the many and varied contributions of Dr. Fahmy to the Wyoming Valley. His many friends have established the scholarship to celebrate his major contributions to social, cultural, and educational enterprises in die region. The Fahmy Scholarship is awarded to those individuals who graduated from Luzeme County Community College, exhibit leadership qualities, evidence a strong commitment to community service, and are con­ tinuing their education at Wilkes University. 'so scholarship fund was established by the bequest of Mr. Faneck. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students who demonstrate academic ability, good character, and financial need. the john faneck s. and Eleanor COATES FARLEY scholarship was created by gifts from friends and family in memory' of Wilkes’ first president and his wife, whose dedica­ tion and commitment to Wilkes and the community have contributed so much to the development of both. A partial tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a qualili student active in campus athletic or cultural programs. THE DAVID r. fendrick scholarship was established in 1989 by a memorial gift from worthy students. was established by family and friends of Tony DiMichele ‘88 in recognition of his dedication to fellow students and die study of medicine with first preference given to students interested in the Anthony j. dimichele memorial scholarship medicine. The scholarship is awarded to a junior pre-medical school studentcn demon ts and­ strating financial need, scholastic ability, dedication, and unselfish commitment to the osteopathic improvement of campus life. 22 ! 2001-05 Annual Rqwrt of Gij'rs STEPHEN L. flood '66 SCHOLARSHIP, established in 1997 by Stephen L Flood, President and CEO of AAG International, in honor of Dr. George E Ralston, Dean Emeritus of Wilkes University, in tribute to the leadership, guidance, and personal encouragement provided by Dr. Ralston to Mr. Flood and the alumni who resided in Ashley Hall. This scholarship is granted to a full-time qualified student who demon­ strates potential and ability. the s. follmer scholarship was established in her memory by husband Dr. Don Follmer ’50. The scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from Pennsylvania enrolled in the medical science field. First preference will be given to a pre-medical or biology major student demonstrating financial need. the muriel THE SARAH CATHERINE FORD ADULT LEARNER SCHOLARSHIP was established in memory' of Sarah C. Ford, maternal grandmother of Communication Studies Professor Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding adult learner who lias earned at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled as a full-time degree student. Further information concerning application procedures and eligibility requirements is available from the Financial Aid Office. was established in 1978 by Roben Fonmsky and is awarded annually to a capable student demonstrating promise and ability'. was created by a gift from the Friedmans for students majonng in visual and performing an. This scholarship is awarded to a highly motivated student with financial need. the Sidney and Pauline friedman scholarship THE sandy a. FUREY memorial scholarship was created in 1991 by Dr. Sandy A. Furey ’55 and Ellen Witiak Furey ’55 in honor of Sandy A. Furey, a prominent teacher for 45 years at Old Forge High School. The scholarship is awarded to the Old Forge High School senior with the highest academic average matriculating to Wilkes. was created in 2003 by a bequest from Richard and Frances Hyde of Holyoke, MA. The scholarship honors the memory’ of Mrs. Hyde’s father, Carlton H. Garinger, who lived in Wilkes-Barre near the Wilkes campus. the carlton h. garinger memorial scholarship, remembers Professor Gasbarro for his service 35 chairman and member of the music department for over three decades. The scholar­ ship is awarded to an undergraduate student(s) of music demonstrating financial need and academic ability. the william r. gasbarro scholarship his mother. Dr. Fendrick was a professional stage actor and teacher, and this scho ar ship is awarded annually and recognizes an outstanding senior theatre arts major is awarded annually to an out­ standing student The scholarship was created by Mr. and Mrs. William Davidowitz, long-time friends of the University, who wish to support the endeavors of capable and the Esther AND william DAViBOVATz scholarship J. findora '70 memorial scholarship was established in 1989 by gifts from the Chemistry’ Class of 1970 as a memorial tribute to their classmate. The schol­ arship is awarded annually to a junior or senior chemistry’ major who best exemplifies the characteristics of teamwork and reliability as judged by the Chemistry' faculty. financial need. THE CHLORA fey SCHOLARSHIP was established by members of the former Console Club in honor of the organizations founder and advisor, the late chlora pUr. Fey, who was a prominent organ and piano teacher in die Hazleton areasuing the study of organ will be required to present themselves for au iu whjch time selected faculty of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts v ability and subsequently’ select one applicant as lhe recipient of this Parti ‘ scholarship award. ”hohX"nm M “CmpllfW ™ behalf of their children. The memorial holarshtp provides financial assistance to Wilkes students who Rnanaal nrcd ana/or merit. THE HENRY ANO SYLVIA GREENWALD SCHOLARSHIP established ta 2001 bv Sylvia Groen^ld. First preference stall be given io a junior or senior pre-mediral stud™ who demonstrates academic ability. good character, and financial need. the DAVID the fortinsky scholarship the eugene the Alfred FRANKLIN d'anca, m.d. scholarship GLORIA farkas fierverker scholarship was created by a gift from the Fierverkers. who arc both Wilkes alumni, to be awarded to a Wyoming Valley West roduaie majoring in English or Communication Studies at Wilkes. Il is presented to a Student entering his/her sophomore year who has demonstrated academic achievement and a commitment to excellence. If no sophomore meets these criteria, the scholarship may be awarded to an upper classman. the harry and THE Mildred gittins memorial scholarship was established by the University in 1983 and recognizes a record of service of four decades by Miss Gittins. manager of the bookstore. This partial scholarship award is provided annually to a student demonstrat­ ing scholarship and leadership abilities and financial need. T*iE cathy lynn glatzel '86 nursing scholarship was created by Donald and Janet Glatzel in memory of their daughter Cathy Lynn, a summa cum laude nursing gradu­ ate who gave her life while helping otliera. This award is granted to a freshman nursing student with financial need and will continue through senior year, assuming good academic progress. THE EUzabeth and albert grabarek memorial scholarship fund was established in 1994 by Wenscll and Marion Norris Grabarek, son and daughter-in-law of the hon­ THE BRVNLY n. Griffiths SCHOLARSHIP provides financial aid lo deserving students of vocal music THE MARGARET MARY HAGELGANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by her parents to remember Margaret Mary Hagclgans, a member of the Class of 1986. the edward g. hartmann, ph.d '35 scholarship was created in 1995 by a gen­ erous gift from Dr. Hartmann, a member of the first class of Bucknell University Junior College, predecessor of Wilkes University. Recipients of this scholarship are history' majors or students of the humanities from the Wyoming \alley or Northeast Pennsylvania. Professor Hartmann was die first alumnus to return to Wilkes to teach (history in 1946-47) and was a Professor Emeritus at Suffolk University in Boston, where he served for 40 years. HAYES OF Windsor scholarship was established in 1994 by Wilbur E Hayes, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus Biology at Wilkes University. George Hayes, bom in Scotland, arrived in Windsor, Connecticut, in approximately 1680. His sixth-generation descendants include the 19th President of the United States. Rutherford B. Hayes, who visited the Wyoming Valley in 1878. Income from the scholarship fund is allocated at the sole discretion of Wilkes University'. the GEORGE THE PATRICIA BOYLE HEAMAN AND ROBERT J. HEAMAN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in English with a literature concentration. The recipi­ ent of this supplementary award is selected by a committee of English faculty members on the basis of demonstrated excellence in English studies, potential for advanced study in English, record of scholarship, and financial need. Preference is given to stu­ dents of the Wyoming Valley. THE WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by the Hearst Foundation, Inc. to provide scholarship assistance to freshmen or incoming transfer students who are members of an underrepresented minority or who demon­ strate financial need. Recipients will be selected by the Financial Aid Director and the Multicultural Adairs Coordinator. THE HUGH G. & EDITH HENDERSON scholarship was created by Jessie T. Henderson for the purpose of awarding a four-ycar scholarship to a deserving day student who resides in the Wyoming Valley. by students, colleagues, and friends, hon­ ors Professor Holm for his artistic achievements and service to theater at Wilkes and beyond. It is awarded to a student in theatre arts demonstrating scholastic aptitude and the klaus holm scholarship, established potential in theatre production. Arthur j. hoover scholarship was established by friends and family in memory of Dean Hoover ’55, a member of the administration for 31 years. The scholarship is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need, good character, the and scholastic aptitude. THE ANDREW J. HOURIGAN, JR.. ESQ scholarship was established in 19SS by the Hourigan Family and the Hourigan, Kluger. Spohcr and Quinn law firm to honor Wilkes Trustee Emeritus Andrew Hourigan. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates academic achievement as well as financial need. Preference is given to a student pursuing a legal career. was created to honor the memory of Sherry Hudick. This memorial was established in 1991 by her husband, Michael ’66, M’70 and is awarded to a junior dr senior music or visual and performing arts major. The scholarship is provided annually to a student demonstrating acidemic achieve­ ment. independent of financial need. Preference is given first lo residents of Los Gatos, the sherry every hudick memorial scholarship orees, and is intended to honor the good name of their beloved parents and to perpetuLhll ?• . -J1 ; 23 �£-35=2=^-*— „„ THE JEWISH WAR VETER rarre ■ POST 212 SCHOLARSHIP was established in lhc 5on or daUgh- THE ESTHER LAMB SCHOLARSHIP WHS Created at Wilk Trust, established in 1976. Esther Lamb was a RcgLuXd"^"0 in helping poor youth from the local area achieve a medical^ "h° fund is awarded to financially needy full-time students fro ™Ualion' who arc enrolled in the Wilkes pre-medieal program Sei°m 'OnhlaslemPer Sciences, and Vice President for Advancement --- ——..v-rn, ^oioXp::m .’'ricaltl] for race or creed. THE HARVEY AKO MILDRED JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND vras cstabhshed m 1993 by the jane lampe-groh scholarship bequest from Mildred Johnson. The scholarship provides assistance to worthy slu en vvho eshibi. high academic potential The Johnsons appreciated the oppottuntty of a hter ‘ 28 them. The scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior smd commiimcni (0 lcnl"'h° demons, strong academic talent, leadership skills, and a determination to assist other ers. college education and wished to provide that possibility for others. the WILLIAM D. JONATHAN MEMORIAL scholarship was established by friends of Wtltat D. Jonathan in recogniuon of his selfiess murage in the line of duty and his lilt’s interest in improving fiscal management in slate and local government Mr. Jonathan, a senior research associate with the Pennsylvania Economy League for over 20 years and a volunteer firefighter from Nandcoke, PA, lost his life in a tragic fire in Nanticoke in December of 1978 as he attempted to save the life of another firefighter. The award is made annually to a student majoring in political science or minoring in economics who has exhibited interest in fiscal management and service to the community. the ANTHONY D. marseco scholarship fund, established by the Class of’96 and his family keeps Anthony’s spirit alive in a memorial tribute to his dedication to academics and achievement. The scholarship is awarded to a senior secondary education major in good academic standing who actively volunteers as a coach or assists with children’s acinities is involved in campus activities, and has financial need. was created to honor D™ years of service to Wilkes students and to recognize her love f " THE wllliam langfelder scholarship was established in 1986 h K Julia Htrsch, to provide scholarship assistance for one or more desZi LETTER WOMEN'S club scholarship annually awards a partial scholarship io a letterwoman selected by the organization. the LF BRANDS. INC. scholarship is granted each year to sons or daughters of employees of the company who present outstanding credentials and demonstrate need. Recipients of the scholarship are selected by the Financial Aid Director. The scholarship is retained by the student for all four years, provided his or her arademte achievement is consistent with University standards. The amount of the scholarship will vary according to the number of recipients in any given year as well as the resources available. the ARNAUD CARTWRIGHT marts scholarship was created by the associates of Dr. Amaud C. Marts, in the firm of Marts & Lundy, to honor the chairman of their com­ pany. As president of Bucknell University, Dr. Marts was instrumental in the establish­ ment of Bucknell University Junior College, which became Wilkes College in 1947. After Wilkes became an independent college, he joined its Board of Trustees and was elected vice-chairman. The Arnaud C. Marts scholarship is awarded each year to the outstanding senior who has financial need and who, by high scholarship and participa­ tion in college activities, has demonstrated those qualities of leadership that are needed at Wilkes and in the nation. THE FRANCES AND LOUIS MASLOW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Was established through the generosity of Frances and Louis Maslow, long-time friends and benefactors of Wilkes, and in cooperauon with their son, Richard Maslow, a former member of the Wilkes Board of Trustees. Awarded annually, the scholarship provides financial assis­ tance to a worthy student majoring in engineering or business administration. the THE OR. DILYS MARTHA JONES £t THOMAS EVAN JONES SCHOLARSHIP W3S established in their memoiy by David T. Jones, brother of Dr. Dilys Martha Jones 36 and son of Thomas Evan Jones, a friend of Dr. Eugene S. Farley The scholarship is awarded to a student who is an elementary or secondary eduauon major, has an outstanding aca­ demic record and demonstrated financial need. was established m 1999 in memory ofJohn D. Kearney W by his parents, family, and friends. The scholarship is awarded annually by a special committee within the Biolog}' department The award is given to a senior who intends to enter medical school. Awards are based on merit and potential. the john d. kearney memorial scholarship THE ANNE VANKO liva scholarship was established by friendsand former students of Mrs. Liva in honor of her many contributions to music and cultural life in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. Scholarshipfs? are awarded to an undergraduate majonng in music, with preference given to students specializing in the study of piano. THE grace c. kimbali SCHOLARSHIP in biology was created in 1985 tn memory of De Grace Kimball, a fanner (acuity member of the Biology Department. The scholars. ip is awarfed to beginning biology majors who have satisfied qualifying criteria establtshed on a competitive basis by the department faculty: the charlotte ==S=—=• THE KATHRYN H. MACAVOY SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING WHS established U1 honor of ^^XTdX“SCH0TH,P tn rhdr quest for an education. Thc fund'nrov'ri students selected by the wdlresSoh I fata. ftam! na4 and g usding in Europe. -“by the d“e™s students K r “ IU't‘!’n ass'slan“ 10 ™ or more on die basis ofaratdemic quali' is given to Lithuanian students "“/““^tkoiezarschoursh,, Sudan from Kingston. PA. whose a ^meurne does not exceed assistance the mediantofamily tnremem fe United Sutes. v. lord scholarship was established by colleagues, friends, and stu­ dents of Dr. Lord in recognition of her unique career in education, the arts and litera­ ture, and for her contributions to the communit}’ The award is made annually to one or more students majoring in visual and performing arts and humanities. Kathryn H. MacAvoy, a long-time resident of Wilkes-Barre and a member of the nuts­ ing profession, by her nephew, Edwin Mailander. The fund presides at least one, but not more than two, partial scholarship grants annually to a student or students from the Wyoming Valley who demonstrate need and capability in the study of nursing. THE WILL F. AND REGINA D. MAGUIRE SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1990 b) Dr. Maureen Maguire Lilchman 78, Dr. Mclila Maguire Konecke '82, Michelle A. N agu^ Davenport. C.R.NA ’82, and Attorney Megan E Maguire '84 in honor of lheirpatro It recognizes their parents’ love and pays tribute to their dedicauon to fam*) and biolog>*hcmism/l>allh Scholars arc picked by members of die political science a..- -—o. > — ;-r students in l^ose^ science faculties, and the scholarship recognizes junior and senior. fields with financial need. Academic achievement and co-curricular inv University are also key criteria for the selection. THE KATHLEEN HARTZELL MAILANDER SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING W3S CS memory of Kathleen Hartzell Mailander, a long-time resident of W* w fat C0ta1[mfflB ,0 ’ b to fc „ " A^° Pkns a career in teachinl °F 15 °f ^'“"8 W son a"d resI«l the environUghler a native of the Wyoming prides member of the nursing profession, by her son, Edwin Mailander. 5mdent or at least one but not more than two partial scholarship grants annua y p^^nce for students who demonstrate need and capabi.ilyinlhestudyofnura.n^ recipients of die scholarship shall be given to residents of th Borman THE NORRIS CHURCH MAILER SCHOLARSHIP was established in a Mailer, husband of the novelist Norris Church Mailer, other jua|C student the estate of the late Gordon Smith. It is awarded annually to a gra nccl). in the Creative Writing Program who has both artistic promise Selection is made by a faculty committee appointed by t e >r 24 Writing Program. Creative was established to honor the mem­ oiy of Robert J. McBride, an athlete at Wilkes. Initial funding of the scholarship came from donations received at the ume of his death. the Robert j. mcbride memorial scholarship the mcgowan scholarship increases the awareness of contributions made by William G. McGowan to the fields of business, telecommunications, and entrepreneur­ ship. This full-tuition, one-year scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in business on the basis of academic performance, a submitted essay, and demonstrated qualities of leadership and entrepreneurial potential. THE RUTH W. AND JOHN T. MCHENRY SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING was created by fac­ ulty, alumni, and friends of the Nursing Department. It recognizes the outstanding leadership exhibited by Ruth McHenry’ in founding the baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Wilkes and in recognition of the personal encouragement of this effort by her husband, John McHenry. A scholarship is awarded annually to a student or students selected by the Nursing Department faculty and the Financial Aid Director in recognition of demonstrated academic, professional, and leadership abilities in the field of nursing. Particular consideration is given to students who, in the view of the nursing faculty, are potential leaders for the profession of nursing in the Wyoming Valley. Marilyn mcquestion-kay memorial scholarship was established in her memory by husband Stanley Kay, Ph.D., and honors her deep affection for music, an, and literature. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student studying or with sincere interest in an, music, literature, or philosophy. the Boorom melberger '62 scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford K. Melberger in honor of Mrs. Melberger. This scholarship is awarded in addi­ tion to all loans and merit and need awards to up to twenty (20) students during each of the four years. The recipients must be full-time undergraduates with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The awarding of the scholarship(s) is made by a committee consisting of three representatives of the family, the Chief Enrollment Officer, and the President. Awardees will be selected from the committee’s recommendations, with the final deter­ mination to be made by the Universit}’ the ruth THE ELIZABETH SANDISH MONTGOMERY AND GEORGE HERON MONTGOMERY SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Elizabeth Sandish Montgomery. First Preference shall be givcn students who reside in Luzerne County, second preference shall be given to students who reside in other counties of Pennsylvania. The recipients must demonstrate good moral character and a superior level of scholarship as well as financial need. THE DR. JAROSLAV G. MORAVEC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP W3S established for a senior student genuinely interested in sociology and anthropology and who intends to pursue graduate studies in sociology, anthropology, law, or an allied field. THE MABEL ANO JOHN C. HOSTELLER SCHOLARSHIP was created to provide scholarships for needy and inlelligcnt young men who have ^sufficient financial resources of their own and who would not have the opponunitv to attend college if they were unable to secure financial assistance. The scholarships arc granted only to young men of good moral character who are in the upper 10% of their class in academic standing and who passed a qualifying competitive examination administered by Wilkes University. THE SARAH D. moyer memorial scholarship was established in 1991 through a major gift from Mr. James G. Irion. Moyer Scholars must be Pennsylvania residents who have shown solid academic achievement and wish to pursue careers in medicine. The scholarship honors the friendship of Mr. Irion and Ms. Moyer. THE DONALD AND MARION MUNSON SCHOLARSHIP was established by a bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Munson. This scholarship provides assistance to one or more students who demonstrate academic achievement and good character as well as financial need. the omar nejib scholarship fund awarded in memory of a graduate of the class of 1992 and the son of the hie Dr. Umid Nejib, will be given annually to a student from the 11 county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania majoring in the Social Sciences or Engineering. The recipient must have a minimum of 1100 on the SATs and show­ significant financial need. '68 scholarship was created in 1996 to honor the outgoing mayor of Wilkes-Barre. Announced at a tribute dinner, the endowment was established to recognize Lees eight years as mayor and 12 years on the City Council, all served for the betterment of Wilkes-Barre and its surrounding communities. Mayor Namey has been a good friend and supporter of the University and region, and Name}- Scholars will be awarded each year with first preference being given to visual and performing art students. the lee a. namey THE TAFT ACHILLES ROSENBERG NAPARSTECK SCHOLARSHIP was established by Ruth and Manin Naparsteck ’69. in memory of their son, Taft. Although he died 10 daj-s before his second birthday. Taft was already able to do some reading and writing. The scholarship provides assistance for a student who shows promise as a writer of prose fiction, journalism, or poetry. Preference may be given to a veteran of the Vietnam War or to the son or daughter of a veteran of that war. O'HOP family scholarship was established by Paul A. OHop in honor of his wife, children, and siblings. First preference is given to all non-exempt employ­ ees enrolled on a part-time basis or children of non-cxempt employees of Wilkes University who are enrolled as full- or part-time students at the University and demon­ smite financial need. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. the THE ELLEN WEBSTER palmer scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Palmer, founder of the Boys Industrial Association of Wilkes-Bane. Income from the fund is distributed for scholarship purposes. Preference for the award k first, to studentfs) whose forbeirers include one or more -breaker boss’ employed in the mining indus­ try. second, to studentfs) from Luzerne County-. and thinl. to all other Wilkes students. THE PATEL SCHOLARSHIP WUS established In W93 by the four children of DevTUlhblLU N. and Maniben D. Paid. The scholarship honors their parents' life-long interest in and contribution to education and is awarded to students with financial need with first preference given to students of Indian origin. the Thomas j. moran scholarship in journalism, THE PEKING CHEF SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING was established through the efforts of Mr. Eric Ice on the occasion of the 10th anniversary ol his Wilkes-Barre restaurant An award is made annually to a Pennsylvania student to support the study abroad experience related to the student's academic program al 10 qualified students who cam the associate degree or equivalent at L.C.C.C. and pur- Wilkes University. funded by lite Capital Citiesf ABC Foundation and The Times Leader, honors die career achievements of Thomas J. Moran, President of Luzerne County Community College. The schohuship is available 25 �THE SYDNEY AND THEODORE ROSENBERG SCHOLARSHIP THE EENHSYLVANIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP creates pa , ofraccounting. -----------in the study tatsmtdbgivramrecognitionofhighaadem.eeendeavors -------------. . act -rontiersman scholarship remembers David Mead, ZwoTlW surveyed the settling townships of Hanover (Nanucoke), ,Ph,rata Company The fund was creeled in 1993 by descendent Professor t^ritus Dr. WilbmE Hayes and is allocated at the sole discretion of the Universty. THE CRAIG c. EiATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established in 1988 in memory of Craig Piatt 91 a student of business administration and a member of die football team. The scholarship is awarded lo a student demonstrating Financial need and showing Theodore Rosenberg of California and provides annual inrom'T* by Sid"T and capable and deserving students who elect to study at Wlkes J '15 diitnbu,ed ,0 students to any out and follow the ideals of service to the community exemplified by the life of Louis Shaffer. The scholarship is administered by the President, Financial Aid Director, and Vice President for Student Affairs. dards. The amount of the scholarship may vary according to the number of recipients m any given year and the resources available. THE LAWRENCE W. ROTH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, established Foundation, was crated in loving memory of Lany, »n of G 'V"h Luzerne who died at die age of 35 following a brave and valiant dfon w d"”* C°nnie R"d’that had afflicted him for nearly three years. Preference will be” J'™ i’rain a"c° who have interests in the legal profession, politics, and/or com S"e"ai'liithte preference will be given to students demonstrating a strong UkdZZ T*Funhtt' campus involvement at Wilkes University. ' °°d of CXC£PUoiu| THE JOSEPH H. SALSBURG SCHOLARSHIP was established by his fa.n l I THE BRUCE AND bessie shaw scholarship was established by Willard Rogers Shaw in memory of his beloved parents. The scholarship is awarded to students demonstrat­ ing financial need, good character, and scholarship aptitude. THE FRANCES D. SHOTWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP was established by the bequest of Mrs. Shotwell and by designauon of her daughter Sandra H. Shotwell ’79. The scholar­ ship is awarded annually to a student demonstrating financial need and studying music educauon or music performance scholastic aptitude. was established by a bequest of his wife, Frances D. Shotwell. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student dem­ onstrating financial need and pursuing the study of engineering. the DR. AND MRS. STANLEY J. TYBURSKI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP was established by­ Mr. Lee T. Tyburski in honor of his parents. The scholarship is awarded to a student demonstrating financial need and scholastic aptitude. THE FRANCIS a. umphred memorial scholarship, established in 1973 by members of the University administration, is awarded to a capable student demonstrating leader­ ship and ability during each academic year. THE ESTHER weckesser walker SCHOLARSHIP was created by Mrs. Walker to assist students of outstanding promise and achievement during their junior and/or senior years. the samuel h. shotwell memorial scholarship THE HENRY BLACKMAN PLUMB AND EDITH PLUMB SCHOLARSHIP provides scholarships for students of outstanding ability and character majoring in one of the sciences and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science in 1992 Tire""hT “ awarded to academically talented students who plan to teach and are dccTJt „ “ attending Wilkes University. in elementary, secondary, or music educauon or to new entering students who intent and desire to pursue a career in educauon. THE FRIEDA pogoreloff scholarship was established by a bequest of Frieda PogorelolT a long-time associate of Emery Ziegler. The scholarship provides tuition assistance to residents of the Wyoming \hlley and enhances the award granted to the Ziegler Scholarship recipients. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. the roy H. pollack MEMORIAL scholarship provides a partial annual one-year schol­ arship to a junior or senior student who demonstrates academic excellence and good character as well as involvement m co-curricular activities. The scholarship is allocated at the sole discretion of Wilkes University to a student demonstrating financial need. THE KENNETH L. pollock scholarship provides partial scholarships for two seniors from Northwest Area High School who nulriculaie lo Wilkes. The recipients are deter­ mined by a selection committee of interested individuals from the Northwest Area. Further information concerning application procedures and eligibility requirements is available from the Director of Guidance, Northwest Area High School. an THE AMEDEO OBtCt ANO THOMAS P SANGIULIANO SCHOLARSHIP is aumded 10 J sophomore student tn theatre or visual and performing ans with an imereti tn English chsstoi theater. The reapient must demonstrate Financial need as well as an aptitude for schotehtp THE DOLORES e. and francis sangiuliano scholarship is awarded annually (0 a junior or senior majoring in biology’ or a pre-medical program who demonstrates financial need and scholastic aptitude. First priority is given to a woman. The scholar­ ship is retained for two years provided the students achievement is consistent with University standards. Established in 1993 by Mrs. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski, the award honors her sister and brother. THE MR. AND MRS. THOMAS PAUL SANGIULIANO SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski, former Wilkes College Dean of Women, as a tribute to her parents and their life-long love of music. The scholarship is awarded to members of the junior and senior classes who are majoring in music. Recipients must demonstrate an aptitude for scholarship and a high level of performance skills. THE ABE and sylvia savitz family scholarship fund was established in honor ol Sylvia Savitz ’98 who graduated from Wilkes at age 83, making her the oldest person to graduate from the University. The award is presented annually to a student of excm ™E BI°L0G,CaL SC'ENCES “"by plary character who is in financial need. is awarded annually to a student, selected by the Admissions Office, who demonstrates academic and potential leader the nathan schiowitz scholarship in nursing ship abilities in the field of nursing. Particular consideration is given to students vv will pursue a career in gerontological nursing. the scholarship to start education (SSEl was established in 1999 by the ate Umid R. Nejib, Professor Emeritus Engineering. SSE scholarships are annua to qualified first-year students who are pursuing majors in engineering or t csc^ associated with engineering. Qualified students must be children of first orpS^rencc eration Americans, and rank in the upper 10% of their graduating classes, re lire Wilkes faculty a„d administration This is a ” ?d“hk°' ’ ion8'lime member of awarded annuaUy Firs, preference will be reve “PP Kh°«'P that will be ^Junior year for use during the f,nal " '7" °U,SUndi"8 history major in his/ “P^-^'he^eetedby-the full Rosentag, Cho reXp^rXtataZ °f given to residents of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 7 Dr- R«"^rg was of Social Sciences and 2“ THE ROBERT MARC SCHUB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP W3S established b) T. Marvin Schub in memory- of their son. The scholarship is awarded annua y student of high potential, preferably studying in the humanities or scien wise could not attend college. commitment by his wife, Sarah. Mr. Shaffer, a prominent Wi,kcS'BaI^^1973 (includmunity leader, and chairman of the Wilkes Board of Trustees from jhafler ing the 1972 Agnes Flood recovery), set high standards for all to o iu{|cnts who Scholarship (including all future contributions made to it) recogrtiexemplify a sense of personal, ethical responsibility by participation^ cOinnluni- Wyoming Valley. It is hoped that such involvement will can}' tics in which students will spend their post-graduate years. The fun ■ of Gi/ii THE MERRITT W. AND MARJORY R. SORBER SCHOLARSHIP was established with gifts from their children and is available to a full-time student(s) who attains and maintains an outstanding academic record. First preference is given to graduates of Northwest Area High School; second to students from Hanover Township High School; third to those from Lycoming County and Wyoming County High Schools. THE STANLEY F. AND HELEN STAWICKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IS an endowed fund established in memory’ by son Stanley E. Stawicki and wife Irene M. Stawicki in 1999. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate good character, scholastic apti­ tude, and financial need and whose ethnic and cultural background reflect the region's heritage of those of Polish descent. the daniel s. wilcox. jr. scholarships in accounting are awarded annually to high school seniors planning to major in accounting at Wilkes. The scholarships, estab­ lished in 1989, are awarded based on the applicants’ high school academic record, class rank, scholastic aptitude test scores (SATs), and potential for leadership. Mr. Wilcox, an alumnus, was a noted Wilkes-Barre accountant who was active with local school boards, the Wilkes-Barre Steam Heat Authority, collegiate athletics, and auto racing. THE MYVANWY WILLIAMS THEATER scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding interest and ability in drama. w. young scholarship was established through a bequest to aid worthy students of financial need and academic ability. the william h. and ruth B. zatcoff memorial scholarship was established by Samuel and Joseph Zatcoff, successful businessmen in the Wilkes-Barre area, in memory of their nephew Ira B. Zatcoff, who was a long-time friend of Wilkes. The fund provides an annual grant to assist a capable and deserving student from the Wyoming Valle}*, with prefer­ ence given to the selection of a student interested in business or economics. the ira was established in 1987 as a result of the alumni of Wilkes successfully meeting a challenge-giving goal offered by the Foundation. It is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need, good character, and academic aptitude and is also the son or daughter of a member of the alumni body. the surdna foundation scholarship THE GEORGE F. AND ruth M. swartwood scholarship was established in 1993 by their daughter Priscilla Swartwood Drake ’52. The scholarship honors Mr. Swartvvoods life-long involvement as a mining engineer in the Wyoming Valley. He was employed by the Glen Alden Corporation for more than 40 years, retiring as chief mining THE EMERY AND MAMIE ZIEGLER scholarship provides a scholarship to a deserving member of the Catholic, Jewish, or Protestant faith, who is a resident of the Wyoming Valley. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. engineer. Then he worked for the Pennsylvania Department of Mines for 5 years. Swanwood scholars are chosen by members of the Engineering Division. The scholar­ ship recognizes senior students who have excelled in engineering. Annual Named Scholarships THE CROMWELL E. AND BERYL THOMAS OUTSTANDING JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP was estab­ lished by friends and former students of Professor Thomas in recognition of his dedicated service to Wilkes as wrestling coach, member of the faculty, advisor, and friend to many students. The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding junior earth and environmental sciences major who is involved in co-curricular activities. The Thomas Scholarship is based on financial need and awarded based on grade point average. The scholarship award will be used for the students junior year of study at Wilkes. The scholarship will be offered to a physics major if no one in environmental sciences meets the criteria. THE LOUIS SHAFFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP VV3S initiated in 1988 b) a^ornC}, cOni- csp.- ed as a ,achcr. adnttnistrator and was established by Mr. and Mrs. A. David Fned in memory of their grandson. The scholarship is awarded to a student exhibiting outstanding academic promise and majonng in the social sciences, prefer­ ably economics, a field of study that interested Mark. the mark slomowitz memorial scholarship THE ROBERT A. WEST scholarship in education memorializes 47 years of work in the field of education by Mr. West, former director of student teaching at Wilkes and Associate Professor Emeritus of Education. Instituted in 1990 by his family, West schol­ ars are financially deserving students enrolled in the teacher education program. These scholars exhibit a love and devotion to the field exemplified by Bob West. THE reed p. and Dorothy travis memorial scholarship was established by family and friends in recognition of dicir outstanding service to the Wilkes-Barre area community. The scholarship provides an annual partial grant for a capable and deserving day student from ^Wj-omingVhlley who best.,exemplifies the unselfish and giving spirit of the late Mr. Travis. ll''*mins’ay» hoK THE Dn- n°bma sangiuliano tyburski scholarship, established by Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski, former dean of women at Wilkes College, is awarded to a sopho­ more student of music. Recipients must demonstrate an aptitude for scholarship and a high level of performance skills. The scholarship will be retained for die junior and senior years, provided the recipient^ achievement is consistent with University stan- THE MARY E. DOUGHERTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is an annual scholarship th.it pro­ sides support to a deserting history’ major student who demonstrates financial need. THE BEVERLY Blakeslee hiscox '58 scholarship was established by her children with love and affection to honor their mothers dedicated service to Wilkes University as active trust­ ee since 1986. First preference is given to a non-tradition.il student with family responsibilities. THE INTERMETRO industries scholarship provides scholarship funds for sons or daughters of its full lime employees. To qualify for candidacy, a student must apply through the regular admissions channels of the University and be accepted by Wilkes for full time enrollment. Students (incoming freshman, current or transfer students) must demonstrate scholastic aptitude. Interested students should contact the adminis­ trative office of InterMetro Industries. THE OAVIO W. KISTLER. M.D. SCHOLARSHIP was established by the medical SUIT of Gcisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center In 1999 to honor Dr. Kistler and thank him for his many years of service as chief of staff. The scholarship is awarded lo a deserving freshman who is a resident of Luaeme County and is studying for a career in a healthcare-rdated held. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding academic performance and promise, excellent community involvement and citizenship, and a commitment to the world of medicine. Student must also demonstrate Financed need. yyjlkcs Valuing Our Pforfe I 27 �„nlMSHIP fund is an annual schobrih.p established m THE CHARLES MATTEL « 2005 by the Nonh-Eari Mr. Mattei was die Penn time he nude valuable Pcnnsvbanix particularly Amcnan of Highway Engineers. E„„nccr from 1986 » 2«»- DurinSthls Transportation Industry in the state of area. Mr. Mattei was also an men.s jjcrosse coach al Wilkes The scholarship provides support io a deserving student — “Xoten«=— U MORRIS scholarship fund was established by fellow employees at GBM Canon and fnends in manor)- of Mr. Olin H. Moms, a 1968 graduate of Rider College XemtedaBS tn Commace Olin served rn various saies and managemen capaathe tics with Xerox and the SCM Corporation before taking over the operation of his bthers jovelry store m doiwtowm Wilkes-Barre. In 1989, he dosed the jewelry store and joined GBM (Golden Business Machines) as a sales manager. Olin was a wellknown and well-respected business leader m the Wyoming Valley. The scholarship is awarded to ftrsi-year minority students from Northeastern Pennsylvania, with prefercnee given to African-Americans. THE PA SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, NE CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP is awarded tO a senior accounting major who resides in Lackawanna, Lucerne, Susquehanna, Pike, Wayne, or Monroe County. THE PLAINS ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF LEO PENSIERI is awarded 10 the two seniors with the highest grade point averages who are from Plains Township. The award is not need-based. THE POLISH ROOM COMMITTEE scholarship was established in 1972 to express appre­ ciation of services rendered to Wilkes and the communit)- of Northeastern Pennsylvania by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph]. Kocyan. Several scholarships are awarded annually to upper­ classmen of Polish descent with exceptionally high cumulative grade point averages. The Financial Aid Director. Vice President of Enrollment Senices, and a member of the Scholarship Committee select qualified students and award the scholarships. THE A. Rifkin and company scholarship is awarded to a worthy young man or woman of outstanding scholastic ability. THE LOUIS SMITH scholarship FUND was established in 1976, upon the reuretnent of Mr. Smith after 52 years as Federation and Executive Director of the Jewish Community Center ot Wyoming Valley. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving Jewish Wilkes students from the area. THE united parcel SEKV.CE foundation scholarship B an annual scholarship avatded to a junior or senior full-ume student who dcmonslralcs , record as well as strong citizenship and leadership qualities. w™AZR°TvcT schou'rship KUb&hcd in memorv°f d iwmfed annujll>'>° a deserving sludenl in need °l financial support The John Wilkes Society Dinner Future Scholarships In celebration of Wilkes University's major donors, the John Wilkes Society recently gathered for its annual reception and dinner, which was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Tim Gilmour on the university campus. Membership in the John Wilkes Society is open to anyone who annually ! contributes $1,000 or more to the university. THE AGNES C. ALDERDICE '58 SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE LOUISE BROWN SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) Photography by Mxhae! P. Tcuey THE CRAHALL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE HANNAH MARIE BREEMER FRANTZ SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE HONORABLE JEFFRY GALLET '64 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) 1 ■ THE JASON AND TAMARA GRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP for Civic Responsibility was esub. lished by alumnus Jason Griggs '90 and his wife Tamara io be awarded to a student studying business, political science, or history. The recipient must demonstrate signilicant civic responsibility by paniapaung in community service activities. First preference will be given io a student with financial need. Christopher kopernik scholarship fund is established by Dr. Francis and Dr. Lidia Kopemik in memory of their beloved son, Christopher, who died tragically at an early age. The scholarship will be awarded to promising students who demonstrate financial need, strong academic performance, and good character and who have spent at least one year at Wilkes University. Preference will be given to students of Polish descent who reside in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Consideration will also be given to those who are interested in a study abroad program in Poland and/or who demonstrate an interest in Polish heritage and culture. the -JR LEFT: DR. TIM GILMOUR, PRESIDENT, WILKES UNIVERSITY AND WIFE. PATTY, ENJOY TIME WITH JUDGE MAX ROSENN. TRUSlEE EMERITUS, AT A PRE-DINNER RECEPTION IN KIRBY HALL. LEFT: ZORAIDA WILLIAMS AND MARTY WILLIAMS, WILKES UNIVERSITY'S VICE PRESIDENT FOR ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT, ENJOY A COCKTAIL WITH AREA BUSINESSMAN GREGORY WEAVER, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF M&T BANK, AND WIFE. MIA. THE CLIFFORD AND RUTH MELBERGER '62 VPAD SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE KPMG/JOHN R. miller scholarship was established by KPMG in 2005 io honor Wilkes Trustee John R. Miller '68 and thank him for his 30 years of service. The schol arship is awarded to an entering freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior accounting major student. Selection of the recipients is made by the Director of Financial Aid, the Chairman of the accounting department, and an accounting professor designated b) the Dean. The scholarship is awarded independent of financial need. THE THERESA a. nowinski-leiter scholarship was established in memory of A. Nowinski, a graduate in the class of 1970 by her husband, Glenn E Leiter, to e sented to a financially needy student majoring in political science or histor) LEFT: JACK MILLER '68 NEWLY ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE UNI­ VERSITY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH DR. PAUL ADAMS '77. VICE NOTED LOCAL ATTORNEY ARTHUR PSCCONE WITH WIFE SANDRA PICCONE '77, LONG-STANDING ALUMNI AND DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER. PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS. preference to descendants of veterans of the Vietnam War. THE OVERLOOK ESTATE SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) THE JOSEPH J. SAVITZ, ESQUIRE '48 SCHOLARSHIP was created with a LrtJ5^ by joe and his wife, Janice, during his 50th class reunion. The Savitzes , : Wilkes, Joe haring continuously involved in leadership and resource commitments at trustee since 1958. served as chairman of the Board of Trustees (1975-1978) and as a leadership The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student who demonstra and academic abilities. in the pre-medieal program " ’ h'eh aademic sundln8 who is enrolled THE ELIZABETH A. SLAUGHTER, PH.D. '68 SCHOLARSHIP (CRITERIA TO BE ESTABLISHED) was establish*1 fornicr cr^,jng student , ,Jn—<«» olarship THE DOROTHY G. AND EDWARD A. VENZEL '54 MEMORIAL SCHO^ by a bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Venzel. Professor Edward A. Venz teacher and concert violinist The scholarship(s) is awarded to a interested in the performing arts. First preference will be given t in Music. Selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid. 22 1 on gJ Gifa studcni(d",”J°ri"8 TRUSTEE IT.-ntriTi CtLL UA-'PHXED ri-EFTl AND MN^IE U MPHREO LEFT: WILKES UNIVERSITY TREASURES HELEN RALSTON '52, ATTORNEY HAROLD HISCOX, DEAN EMERITA JANE LAMPE-GROH, AND DEAN EMERITUS GEORGE RALSTON POSE BEFORE THE STARY OF DINNER IN THE HENRY STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM. (SEATED) WITH TRUSTEE EUZABETH SLAUGHTER 6e. �WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 WILKES UNIVERSITY � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f6b43ed9857190faea8106cc2606bc57.pdf 5ed330e04697aea2a48f7969d864550c PDF Text Text wiLKEsuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni J "S VOLUME TWELVE. ISSUE ONE �wiLKEsuniverse VOLUME TWELVE, ISSUE ONE Someone who believed in me WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Features VP for Development Martin Williams BY DR. TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT On Campus: ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF 6 The Wilkes curriculum encourages well-roundedness Events Manager Michelle Diskin '95 Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks [7=^ BY ANY MEASURE, WILKES ALUMNI ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THEIR CAREERS WE 1 p r '.,<1 educators like to claim a fair degree of credit for this achievement citing , i J J tire proven blessings of the liberal arts, dedicated faculty, superior facilil^——ties, a curriculum focused on career opportunities and the advantages of die Wilkes “reputation” conferred on each graduate. None of these attributes, however, quite captures the gratitude dtat I hear from our most distinguished alumni. Years ago, someone at Wilkes truly believed in you. It may have been an athletic coach, the theatre professor or the faculty advisor to the debate team. This person made a difference in your choice of a career, your apti­ tude for rewarding work and became a role model for a life of purpose and dedica­ tion. We call this marvelous human interaction by a host of names, but for our purposes, let’s call it mentoring. Mentoring is as old as humankind. It is the unselfish passing forward of wisdom from one generation to another. The word is derived from the Greek — Mentor — a friend of Odysseus who was entrusted with the education of Odysseus’ son, Telemachus. Mentoring in our world is a voluntary, individual activity — freely entered into by the persons involved. Take away this freedom of choice and you can still have learning, as in “learning the ropes” on British warships. Put the State in charge of mentoring and you witness the weird world of Sparta. We know what is good about mentoring and that it has been a significant part of dre Wilkes experi­ ence. Will it become an even bigger part of our future? This University will be dedicating itself over the next year to investigating how to turn the mentoring experiences we currendy provide into a powerful, individual­ ized experience for every student. Indeed, we want Wilkes to be known for provid­ ing the best mentoring experience in the country for alumni, students, faculty, and our staff. It will be University wide and it will be what we are about as an institution and a culture. We believe that mentoring lies at the heart of a superior education. Over the next several issues of the Universe, we will be reporting on our efforts to build a great mentoring program, and we will be calling on many of you to help us in this major undertaking. Ill Spotlight: Special Assistants Dean George Ralston Bud Kresge ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President William Tarbart ’70 8 Teachers continue their learning journeys during the summer months Sports: First Vice President Garfield Jones ‘72 10 These student-athletes set the bar high Second Vice President Gary Williams ’72 M'82 Cover Story: 12 Meet alumni whose passionate pursuits beyond work round out their lives Secretary Jennifer Carey '83 UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli Interview: 19 Gil Grissom can leam a thing or two from Tiffany Leptuck W Managing Editor Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Sections Associate Editors Elizabeth Alles ’03 Pamela A. FendrocK Jean Pall Michelle Diskin '95 I 2 Association News Contributing Writers Elizabeth Alles ’03 Steve Bennett Kalen Churcher ‘97 Charles Jackson '51 Dawn Leas Dawn Shurmaitis 20 Class Notes 26 In Memoriam 29 Afterthoughts Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski Photography Earl & Sector Photographic Michael P. Touey Michael A. Geissinger Anthony Wood Photography C. Kurt Holter C. Richard Gillespie Denise Smith Photography The Times Leader Printing Unigraphic Color Corporation SPRING 2005 Wikra Urwersrty E an inaepcnoenl tnstilulon of twjher education ocdcatcd to academe and mtclecttrt rocfftanco r the Ibcrai ana, sciences, and ptolwoMi prognims Tim University provdes its students with tl» tnpeneneu nn:t educa­ tion necossory tor avow and InteSeetini d.-w\txnc<it os <e> fa pc rsonal growth engendora a sense ot vaMcs and owe lesponslsfty. <std cncange-j ns Bludants to vwtrvnu the cvponuntco ondetatenges of a dvvrse and roninu.il fy ch,mgng world Tho UrwiHScty enhances tho tMMun of strong student Lsiriy ■nirrattuns <n al ns progwra. atV.Ms and rutana ctiV&mOng | vep*’ n cwy srxjrv’nt of the Uniwjiy. and loiters a sprit of awraltn com-nunty ■nvoivurivnt. and Jid udu J respect within tho cnUO Urvw is-ty On the cover: Mollie Bock '56. Photo by C. Kurt Holter. �associationiwws WILLIAMS Development Announces New Leadership Team He is the president-elect of the WILKES HOSTED AN ALUMNI RECEPTION IN CALIFORNIA. FRONT ROW: DR. PAUL ADAMS '77, DR. TIM GILMOUR, DR. PAUL BROWNE, ANNA MAE STANLEY '91, MARTY WILLIAMS, ARTHUR WILLIAMS '44. SECOND ROW: REBECCA VAN JURA, STUART JED '68, JEAN ADAMSES, ^WlHMDEAfWENE cial consultant widr die Securities and Wilkes-Barre Rotary' Club, nee presi­ Martin Williams was recently appoint­ Exchange Commission. Williams dent of the Wyoming Valley Serra Club ed Vice President for Development. earned a bachelor of arts degree in and immediate past president of the Marts- will serve as the University's English Literature and a master’s degree United States Naval Academy Parents campus of the University of chief fund raising officer and will over­ Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania. She previously held the position of administrative campaign secretary of sue personal interests — shopping, in psychology from Washington sightseeing, dining. The cost is 51,875 California, Berkeley where Jesse see the development and alumni rela­ College and has completed research Behm also serves as a board member institutional advancement at King’s per person, based on double occupan­ Choper C57) is a faculty member. tions offices. Prior to joining Wilkes, and special studies at Oxford for the Mountain Top (.PA) Area Joint College, where she managed the presi­ cy, and includes taxes. A S250 deposit is Williams served as senior resident University’s Manchester College, Sanitary Authority and the Wyoming dent's dinner and provided research required to reserve your spot. director and consultant for “The England. Valley Children’s Association. information for cultivation and solicita­ Lycoming College, Williamsport, Pa. Director of Development on January Behm earned his bachelor of arts from King’s College and master of pub­ where he directed a S42 million cam­ 31,2005. In this capacity, Behm will lic administration from Marywood paign. Throughout his career, he has manage the operations and staff of the served as director for a variety of capi­ department including individual giv­ University. Michele Zabriski was recently- Campaign for a Brighter Future" at William E Behm began as Executive tal campaigns including the S1.5 mil­ ing, planned giving, major gifts, Wilkes lion community capital campaign for fund, special events and research. He WNIN Public Television. He has also will also be responsible for developing served as vice president for advance­ appointed Director of Individual Giving. Michele will manage the Wilkes strategies, work plans and objectives to Fund, the community business cam­ paign and the Wilkes family campaign. ment at The University of Maryland launch and complete a successful capi­ Prior to joining Wilkes, Zabriski Eastern Shore, Salisbury University and tal campaign. Washington College. At Salisbury Behm previously served as director University, Wiliams achieved 1st place of major gifts and planned giving and among 13 Maryland institutions con­ ducting capital campaigns, raising director of annual giving programs at more than twice the original goal. Outside of academia, Williams served as an account executive for Dean Witter Reynolds and Wheat First 2 Securities and is registered as a finan­ King's College. He was also the man­ aging director of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Vector Control served as an alumni and development specialist at Penn State Wilkes-Barre where she directed and organized the Annual Fund, administered the stu­ dent mentor program and created, reviewed and approved the annual donor report. She also coordinated Association's Childhood Lead various events and trained students or Poisoning Prevention Program. the phonathon. Connecting arrangements can be Dr. Browne and Dr. Wells described and explained current programs and future plans for the Sidhu School and tion visits. Zabriski also managed data made no matter where you live. the Engineering and Physics entry and support for the Harris Survey Visit our web site at: Department. project. She is a member of the Back www.willtes.edn/altimiii/eveiits/italy.asp Mountain Business and Professional for more information. Manhattan Country Club the California Recap show “The O.C.” was being filmed. Christmas episode of the television Association and the King’s College Alumni Association. During the reception at the In late September and early October, The Faculty Club reception in in business administration from King's Wilkes President Tim Gilmour, V.P. Berkeley happened to fall upon the and a bachelor of arts in English writ­ Development Marty Williams, V.P. ing from King’s. Student Affairs Paul Adams along night of the first Presidential debate which made for interesting conversa­ Zabriski earned an associate degree with Dr. Paul Browne, Dean of the Jay tion among the diverse attendees and Register Now for A Taste of Italy! S. Sidhu School of Business and their political affiliations. Join the Wilkes Alumni Association Director of the Division of were overwhelmingly complementary and friendsjune 15-24,2005, to experi­ Engineering and Physics, hosted and everyone had a wonderful time ence the wonders of Italy — from alumni receptions in Los Angeles at visiting with old friends and meeting Venice to the Island of Capri. This the Manhattan Country Club, new friends, as part of the University's unique trip offers all the advantages of Manhattan Beach, Calif, and in alumni relations outreach efforts. group travel plus the freedom to pur­ Berkeley at the Faculty Club on the Leadership and Dr. David Wells, The responses at each gathering 3 �association news SEE SOME OLD FRIENDS... __ ____________ Wil l-rr HOME IN CONNECTICUT. If! ■— MB, JAY, RECENTLY MET WITH PROSPECTIVE AMY ISCHUKiSI SHEEHAN SI. PICTURED WITH HUSBAND J) STUDENTS AND PARENTS AT COLLEGE FAIRS IN THE HAfTTFI FORD, CONN. AREA. Recruiting Assistance Alumni Amy (Schulds) Sheehan '91 and Angie Cardoso 01 recendy represented Wilkes and assisted in recruiting efforts at college faits in the Southern New England area. Amy, a rice president at Westbank Corporation in Springfield, Massachusetts, attended fairs at South Windsor High School and Glastonbury High School near Hartford, Conn. Angie, a math instructor at Platt Technical High School in Milford, Conn., represented Wilkes at a fair at St Joseph High School in Trumbull. Conn. Amy and Angie shared their Wilkes experiences with prospective students and parents and fielded questions about 4 academic offerings, campus activities and athletics. As Wilkes builds on two consecutive years of record enrollment, alumni who wish to assist with recruitment, or represent their alma mater at events such as college fairs are encouraged to contact Matt McCaffrey '94, M'97, associate director of undergraduate admissions at 1-800-W1LKES-U, ext. 4404 or mccaffrc@ivilkes.cdu. Alumni Association Looking For Mentors The Wilkes University Mentoring Program provides career networking opportunities and facilitates better career decision-making for students and alumni through the exchange of infor­ mation. development of professional contacts and the sharing of professional experiences. The program, developed by the Alumni Association, matches a stu­ dent or Wilkes alumnus with a mentor in a career related to the mentce’s aca­ demic major or career experiences. While expanding tlte experiences of the students or alums, mentoring also enriches the lives of those alumni who choose to participate as mentors. It adds to their life experience and brings the satisfaction of knowing they've helped young person find a path in life. The Mentoring Program is looking for alumni to become mentors. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please call Nancy Weeks at 1-800W1LKES-U ext. 4130, Or, log on to www.wilkes.edu for more information. Alumni Benefits As a member of Wilkes University's Alumni Association, you are entitled to a number of special benefits including: e-Newsletter Go to www.wilkcs.edu/ahunni to sign up for a monthly email newsletter to help keep you updated on Wilkes events. Croup Insurance Program Liberty Mutual Insurance offers a spe­ cial discount on auto and homeowners insurance for alumni. Call 800-526-1547 for more information. Hotel Discount Plan Your S.O.S. (Significant Organization Savings) card will save you 20% on any member of the Choice Hotels International including Sleep, Comfort, Clarion, Quality, Ridgeway, EconoLodge and Main Stay Suites. 1*1 & MEET SOME NEW ONES. WILKES UNIVERSITY Homecoming ^005 September 23 - 25 www.wilkes.edu Relive the memories. �ONcampus HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO GIVE OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS. PACKING BOXES WITH TOYS AND GAMES FOR CHILDREN AT THE JANET WEISS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN DANVILLE, PA. ARE (LEFT-RIGHT): DEANA SABOL, AMANDA EDWARDS, LINDSEY HANNA AND REGINA HINKEL. MOVE ARE A GROUP OF STUDENTS WHO RECENTLY ATTENDED THE SALVADOR DALI EXHIBIT AT THE PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART. Well-rounded... well prepared BY DAWN LEAS Learning opportunities outside the classroom prepare today's students to become tomorrow's leaders. I EARNING AT WILKES IS MORE THAN GOING I to class, taking tests, completing projects and checking courses off a required list while inch­ ing toward a diploma semester after semester. The undergraduate experi­ ence at Wilkes is a four-year journey that is multi-purposed, multi-layered and interconnected. It is no longer ■"good enough” to direct all energies in one area. To do a job well today, people need to cultivate a stable of skills including core knowledge of field of study, interpersonal skills, team think­ ing, and leadership. And the University is making strides in creating an atmos­ phere in which students have many opportunities to hone skills, realize tal­ ents, and become well-rounded as they 6 get ready for the real world. At Wilkes, students are encouraged to look beyond the classroom and academ­ ics to outside activities that not only enhance the educational experience, but also nurture personal development. A FEW POSSIBILITIES... According to Philip J. Ruthkosky, direc­ tor of student development, a goal of his office is to “offer diverse and creative programs that allow all students with different backgrounds and interests to participate.” The Office of Student Development encompasses community service, internships, leadership pro­ grams, student activities, the multicul­ tural affairs office and campus interfaith. Offering a cross-section of programs including volunteer opportu­ nities, work experience through intern­ ships, outings to sporting and cultural events, skydiving, rock climbing, skiing, and ice skating, Wilkes allows students to leam through experience. He added, “We are capturing the value of experiential learning. (We) act as liaison between the classroom and the real world.” Community service opportunities at Wilkes are many and varied including Habitat for Humanity, Red Cross Blood Drives, and Alternative Spring Break programs. Ann Loyek, coordinator of community service, believes that serv­ ice is a learning experience that helps students grow while creating a sense of social responsibility and self-awareness. “Overall, we help link students with service opportunities in the communi­ ty,” Loyek explained. “(It) is a two-way street; we are the bridge between them.” Studying abroad for a semester, a summer or an academic year is also an option for students to learn more about their majors and how their fields of study relate globally while also having the experience of living in a new coun­ try and culture. Dr. Wagiha Taylor, professor of International Business and Economics, organizes a spring break trip abroad for the students in MBA 598 Global Business Experience and BA 398 International Business Experience. This year she accompanied 49 students and several chaperones to London, Paris, Brussels, Frankfurt and Amsterdam to study these large finan­ cial centers of the world. The group spent two days in each city with tour directors giving educational presenta­ tions at various sites. Dr. Taylor feels that whether the students are business majors or using the course as an elec­ tive, the trip leaches them that global thinking is the future. “I really enjoy the fact that there arc no limits to the lessons learned through travel,” Dr. Taylor said. “1 like the fact they will always remember the educational experience they get from these journeys.” The bottom line is that well-round­ edness is achieved by getting involved doing community service, playing a sport, working on a play, joining a club, taking an educational trip abroad, com­ pleting an internship, studying in a for­ eign country or writing for The Beacon or Manuscript. The possibilities are lit­ erally endless. A LARGER VIEW... The world is growing smaller ever}' day. Students are finding employment with international companies, working with people of diverse backgrounds, and traveling for business. As the world becomes more interrelated, learning needs to as well. Students are now seeing the importance of partici­ pating in group activities and hands-on experiences to gain knowledge for tomorrow. Dr. Maravene Loeschke, Wilkes University Provost, explained that often times outside activities can strengthen the skills students are learn­ ing in academic disciplines. She also pointed out that well-rounded students are better prepared for professional success. To achieve this, Wilkes faculty and staff act as guides in a very active and deliberate advising process to help students select extracurricular activities that best fit their needs. For example, a student who lacks team experiences may be directed to join a spons team or a play to leam skills that can be carried over into a first job. Personal independence. Community responsibility. Awareness of self and of the big picture. Solid academic founda­ tions complemented by innovative extra and co-curricular activities that aim to produce exceptional students who are well-prepared for life after col­ lege. The educational experience at Wilkes is continually strengthening and adapting to an environment that is becoming more and more globally con­ nected. Ill "We are capturing the value of experi­ ential learning. (We) act as liaison between the classroom and the real world." PHIUP J..RUTHKOSKY DIRECTOR OF STUDENT DE DEVELOPMENT 7 �spotlight TEACHER AND SCULPTOR DENIS YANASHOT M'01 AND '03 IN HIS HOME IN SCRANTON, Never stop learning TRACY KAUFFMAN M'03 WITH HOMER, AN EIGHT-MONTH-OLD PIT-BULL MIX AT THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HARRISBURG'S EAST SHORE SHELTER. BY KALEN CHURCHER '97 For some teachers, summertime means furthering their own educations. For others, its a chance to finish those putoff-until-tomorrow tasks. Whatever the situation, vacations allowforthe 'me-time'that is often forgotten during the school year. B g HEN SCHOOL LETS OUT B g B g for the summer, jy ^g teachers are often W W quick to immerse themselves in their favorite pastimes. Dr. Michael Speziale, Wilkes’ director of graduate teacher education, who himself enjoys woodworking when time permits, says that behavior ulti­ mately enhances what teachers have to offer. “The richer their background, the more they can bring to the classroom. Its applying your mind in a different way.” Painting initially drew Denis Yanashot MOI and 03 to art. The Scranton, Pa., 8 resident wielded an airbrush and spray’ gun and attacked oversized can­ vases to create his pieces. Today, he’s all but retired those materials. “I don’t even want to paint any­ more. I just want to carve stone,” Yanashot explained. “I still keep a stu­ dio on my third floor, but there hasn’t been anything on the easel for some time.” An art instructor, at Riverside Junior/Senior High School in Taylor, Pa., Yanashot teaches three-dimen­ sional design, including ceramics and sculpture. For him, summer signifies eight-hour workdays in his outdoor studio, carving muhi-hundred-pound slabs of stone. The process begins in springtime when he heads to Vermont to choose the stone. Typically, he leaves with a few pieces and an occa­ sional antique or two (another pas­ sion of he and his wife, Mary Grace). Eventually, the Wilkes alumnus hopes to carve enough large pieces about 20 — to hold a gallery7 showing. And even though Yanashot would love to spend every day carving, he beams when he tells of a students work displayed at a prestigious art gallery. “It’s nice to see your students get awards. You think, maybe they did get something from (class).’’ One might say it just wasn’t in the cards — or in this case the tiles — for Jeff Baird to become a millionaire. Baird, who received an Instructional Technology Specialist certificate from Wilkes in 2003, spends most of his time as a learning support and lead technol­ ogy teacher at South Mountain Middle School in the Allentown (Pa.) School District. But not so long ago, the Trivial Pursuit aficionado, prompted by his wife and son, auditioned for — and secured — a seat on ABC’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. “From the day I got the phone call, ’til the day that I got on the show, I don’t think there was a second that it wasn’t in my head,” Baird recalls. “I studied my butt off.” Unfortunately, Scrabble wasn’t on his study list, and Baird vividly remembers the question that stopped his $1 mil­ lion quest. In the game of Scrabble, ivhal docs a red square signify? Out of lifelines, most of whom were Wilkes professors or students, he left the game with 58,000 and show host Meredith Vieira to provide the answer: triple word score. Millionaire or not, it was an exciting break. Baird, also an instructor in Wilkes’ Graduate Teacher Education Program, stayed in the same hotel as romance novel heartthrob Fabio, and managed a passing hello to Millionaire’s original host, Regis Philbin. “It was very exciting and intimidating... the whole process was like being king for a day.” There’s no doubt the dog days of sum­ mer are a favorite for Tracy Kauffman M 03. As a reading support teacher, head teacher, and instructional support teacher at South Lebanon (Pa.) Elementary’ School, Kauffman has min­ imal free time. And as summer rolls into place, her pace only quickens. For five years, Kauffman has volun- leered at the Humane Society of Harrisburg and is a founding member of “The Fur Ball,” held annually in November. Last years formal event, that included a live and silent auction, raised $37,000, bringing the Balls threeyear total to S83.000. “I love animals, and I grew up on a horse farm (in Bucks County, Pa.),” Kauffman explained. “We learned to respect and have compassion for ani­ mals from my parents.” That compassion has led her to res­ cue pit bulls and involve her entire school in collecting food and supplies for the local animal shelter. The project is something in which the children become very' involved. “The first year, (donations) lined up and down the hallways. That pumped up the kids and they wanted to do more.” With the 2004 Fur Ball barely behind her, the Wilkes alumna is already gear­ ing up for this years event. And with summer vacation only a few months away, a time when she does much of her volunteering, its likely she'll be stepping out of the classroom and into the kennel very7 soon. I ■ 1 JEFF BAIRD ON THE SET OF ABC’S i'.'HO WANTS TO Sc A :’.7;LLID.VAiRE. �Juggling more than grades and games BY STEVE BENNETT OR SOME STUDENT-ATHLETES, juggling dme between athlet| ics and academics can be ■ tough. Rarely is there enough time for anything more than books, prac­ tices and games. But for three Wilkes University student-athletes, there is more to col­ lege life than just the classroom, athlet­ ic fields and gymnasiums. Sophomore Alicia Cain of Hummelstown, Pa., not only plays field hockey, but also rides horses. Senior John Muscarella is a wrestler, but has his artwork displayed in a storefront in downtown Wilkes-Barre. Beth Hom, a freshman from Flemington, NJ, is on the tennis team, but when she is not returning serves or rushing the net, she is a semi-pro­ fessional BMX bike racer. They are all certainly unique inter­ ests, but interests they obviously enjoy. Cain grew up around horses and her mom, Theresa, liked to ride as well. However, there was one problem for Alicia — she was allergic to horses. Forced to wear a surgeons mask when she began riding at age 13, she eventu­ ally grew out of having to wear the mask and now travels throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania for compe­ titions. “1 was determined to do it when I was 13,” Cain said. “I had a pony when I was little. My moms background helped me out a lot. I was very lucky she was interested. Now, my mom has one of my older horses.” Cains current horse Trinity, made the trek from Hummelstown to Northeast Pa. with her when she enrolled at Wilkes. Cain wanted to make sure there was a place for Trinity to stay before she came to college. During the field hockey season, Cain rides about three times a week. After the season, the number jumps to about five or six times per week. “I have done a lot of fiat work,” Cain said. “Within die past few years I have gone to competitions in Maryland and Pennsylvania and next year I am going to go to New Jersey.” Cains accolades include die first level GMO (Group Member Organization) and the Luzerne Championship. Riders are considered Junior Young Riders until they turn 21. There are eight regions in the United States and she took first place for her division. Because riding horses is a passion, the pharmacy major recendy founded an Equestrian Club al Wilkes. “The club is for people who want to learn about horses. I hope by die time I graduate, it will be a club where we could compete competitively. 1 have talked to a lol of people on campus who GRAPPLER JOHN MUSCARELLA '05, TAKES TO PAINTING, PRINTMAKING, AND OFF THE MAT, Gf PHOTOGRAPHY. are interested in horses.” While Cain is out riding horses, John Muscarella is painting murals. The business major with a minor in art, has taken an art class every semester he has been at Wilkes and credits his an teacher, Sharon Bowar, with keeping him interested. “She was the driving force behind it,” Muscarella said. Muscarella painted a mural dial hangs in the Stark Learning Center and recently took part in a project to help beautify empty downtown storefronts in Wilkes-Barre. Muscarella took his first art class when he was a sophomore at Riverdell High School (N.J.) and continued once he got to Wilkes. While he has no idea how far his art will take him, he plans on continuing to pursue his interest. “I still plan on doing it,” Muscarella said. “1 don’t know where 1 will go with sculpture, ceramics, watercolor, photog­ raphy and printmaking. When Beth Hom is not attending classes or playing on the tennis team, she is out riding her bike. But she is not on your typical bike ride through the Wilkes-Barre area. She is a com­ petitive BMX racer with an eye on the Olympics in 2008 when it becomes a medal sport. She began riding quads in 2000 with her father. But with her mother think­ ing quads may be too dangerous, she settled for dirt bikes — a decision that has definitely turned out for die better. “1 grew up around racing and I have been racing for five years,” Hom said. “1 turned Elite when I was 16.” Horn currently has ten sponsors and mostly races in her home state of New Jersey. She practices during the week in the Wilkes-Barre area and has been to Harrisburg to race on occasion. She “I practice March through December and during die week I practice in Wilkes-Barre,” Horn said. “I mostly compete in New Jersey.” What has helped her career is train­ ing with Greg Morgan, also a New Jersey native who is No. 1 in the World. It is that experience which she hopes will help her get to the Olympics. “That's definitely a goal,” Hom said. “There are national competitions all over. I have never been to the grand nationals.” Despite already having ten spon­ sors, in order to get to the world com­ petition she needs to find a national sponsor. “I’m looking for some new sponsors, 1 need a national sponsor to get to worlds, that is what I am training for right now. This is something that is really fun and I enjoy doing it.” I FRESHFJIAN TENNIS PLAYER. SETH HORN. AN OLYMPIAN-IN-TRAINING... FOR THE NE BMX BIKE RACING MEDAL COMPETITION. �covERStory "You do not annex a hobby, the hobby annexes you... What is a hobby anyway? Where is the line of demarcation between hobbies and ordinary normal pursuits?" — SAND COUNTY ALMANAC kkxs rt j i Dense St. 'Ji Pr-otogrsphy FOR THREE WILKES UNIVERSITY GRADUATES WHO ZEALOUSLY PURSUE INTERESTS THAT ARE ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY, THAT LINE FALLS AWAY AS EASILY AS SAND THROUGH WATER. WHETHER TRACKING BIG GAME IN ALASKA, ENTHRALLING AN AUDIENCE WITH A MAGIC TRICK OR BREATHING LIFE INTO A CIVIL WAR CHARACTER WHO'S BEEN DEAD FOR DECADES, THESE WILKES ALUMNI DEVOTE CONSIDERABLE TIME, MONEY AND ENERGY TO WHAT CAN ONLY BE DESCRIBED AS TRUE PASSIONS. BY DAWN SHURMAIT1S Why such dedication? According to Wilkes University psychology professor Dr. Carl Chameiski having interests outside work and family can lead to personal satisfaction, a sense of meaning and a degree of happiness rarely found anywhere else. “Balance is an important piece of life, says Chameiski, co-author of “Feeling Good is Good for You.” The book details how pleasurable activities such as eating chocolate and even petting a dog can boost your immune system. “If you’re truly interested in some­ thing, a pleasurable activity can help keep you healthy,” says Chameiski. Maybe that explains why Americans spend more than S25 billion a year on crafts and hobbies. For Dr. Jay Ungar 70, it comes down to this: “My magic is my life.” For Mollie Back ’56, Civil War re-enactment served as an antidote to sorrow, an interest that broke through the fog of grief that enveloped her after her husband died. For Edward Mollahan 81, an investment banker who spends his work days practically attached to three phone lines, a computer and his cell phone, big oame hunting provides the perfect solution for stress. Ungar goes one step further, incorporating tricks into his med­ ical^ practice as^a magic formula for a long, healthy life. No matter what their interest, each steadfastly supports diversions that beckon long after die work day is dotme. “If 1 didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t do it,” says Back. “Its where your interests take you. They ^become your life’s work.” Uttered by magicians everywhere, the word “abracadabra” actually comes from the Hebrew expression “1 create as 1 speak.” For dedicated magicians like Ungar, magic is far more than mere “tricks.” The real magic is in tire con­ nection between tire magician and the audience. Ultimately, Ungar tries to make people feel belter, whether they're friends at a party or patients at the other end of his stethoscope. “There is a definite overlay between medicine and magic,” he says. “I’ve got my family, my medicine, my friends and my magic. It’s all rolled into one.” A big believer in helping others, Ungar also spreads wisdom learned from more titan 25 years as a doctor to stu­ dents and aspiring physicians. In a lec­ ture entitled “Making Magic Happen,” he offers the following set of rules: “Go to sleep with a clear conscience. Be proud of the reflection that greets you in the morning. Find your passion and live it. Sweat the details. You’ll stand out in a crowd. Always say hello.” “This prescription will make magic happen,” says Ungar, an internist as well as a geriatric specialist in Massachusetts, where he treats (and tricks) patients aged 16 to 106. “I really believe people are pretty much the same, regardless of age,” he says. “If you treat everybody with respect and dignity, and make them feel special, you’ll transcend age." At the end of each office visit, Ungar asks patients if they want to see some magic. "People who’ve been coming to me for years say 'Doc, I’m fine. Lets get to the fun stuff.’ It's the whipped cream and cher- ry on top of the visit.” Ungar’s fascination with magic — feared as the devil's handiwork in medieval Europe and outlawed in the British colonies — dates to first grade, when someone pulled a nickel out from behind his ear. “It was like 'shazam.’ I read all the magic books 1 could,” he says. He continued practicing and performing magic through medical school and residency, taking lessons along the way from some of the top magicians in the world, including Slydini, a true master of misdirection. The brand of magic Ungar has mas­ tered is called "close-up” magic, a very intimate magic relying more on sleightof-hand card and coin tricks instead of disappearing rabbits, sawing people in two and the like. For Ungar, the “shtick" is the trick. 13 �'What am I doing here? to 'How am I going to pursue my quarry?'" Instead of mere "now you see it, now you don’t, ’ Ungar incorporates stories about his own experiences, feelings and beliefs into his act to further enthrall his audience. He has so many stories hes written a 250-page book called. "Bringing Magic to Life." The book, which he hopes to publish this spring, is his take on magic, medicine and life. The "author’ is Ragnu (Ungar, spelled backwards; “I’m a kid at heart who likes to share the excitement and wonder of magic with others,” he says. Along the way. Ungar’s amassed a library of illusion that’s as extensive as his medical library He also religiously attends magic conventions, always on the lookout for that next, great trick. 14 Magic, he says, helps keep his energy level up, his mind sharp and his body healthy. It also makes him feel good, especially when he performs at charita­ ble functions. ‘‘When people take up magic as a vocation, they get stuck on it. People who are into magic, are really into magic. I think passion is really important in life." A BIG HOBBY When Ed Mollahan ’81 talks about hunting, he becomes almost Zen-like in his descriptions. From the start, he says, it was never about just bagging a deer. "A lot of people think hunting is just I have a gun. A deer runs in front of me. I shoot it.’ It’s really not about the shooting,” says Mollahan, a Sr. VR forJP Morgan Chase & Co., in New York City. “It’s about the tracking, the understanding of the animal’s habitat. When you’re out in the wilderness you have a lot of time to think, from 'What am I doing here?’ to Tiow am I going to pursue my quarry?’ It’s not just about killing somedting.’’ For Mollahan, there’s his career. There’s his wife and two children. And then there’s hunting. It’s an activity that fills his life — and his house. He now has so many animal heads and antler racks in his office he’s seriously consid­ ering adding on another room to his Andover, N.J. home. When he isn t actually hunting, or planning a hunt, Mollahan is reading about hunting, honing up on his woodsman and sur­ vival skills with magazines like Field and Stream, Outdoor Life and Peterson’s. Is he obsessed? Chametski says no. “Only in the extreme can activities become detrimental — if a hobby interferes with your life in some way and becomes counter-productive.’' In a typical year, Mollahan might spend upwards of 57,000 on his hobby. Aside from the cost, such trips also mean time away from work and family. So far, Mollaharis wife has proved sup­ portive. As balance, Mollahan spends most of his weekends with his kids, coaching ball and volunteering at his community recreation center. I uckily. his children — aged 13 and 7—are both into hunting and target shooting. Will they ever join him on the trail? "Ultimately” he says, “it's up to them.” Mollaharis interest in the outdoors began as a child, when his grandfather would take him and his three brothers fly fishing in what was then rural New Jersey. During visits to family near Wilkes-Barre, Mollahan would hunt small game like pheasant and rabbit with a 20-gaugc shotgun. He eventually graduated to deer hunting. In the late 1080s, he began pursuing bigger game like mountain goats, pronghorn sheep, elk, black bear and even grizzly bears. For him, hunting is a social activity, something he shares with boyhtxxl pals he expects to grow gray with. It also prorides die best possible relief to the demands of a strenuous job. “Its a counter balance to work." he says, "Investment banking can be crazy." So far. his most remote big game hunt has been to Alaska’s rugged Brooks Range. His first trip took place in too?, with two friends. The camp was so remote they had to charter a small plane and ride on horseback to get there. There was no noise. No lights No nothing. Except animals. "Alaska is crazy. You see all these moose. w oh es and hears walking around In some cases, the ani­ mals have net er seen humans before Its a realh different experience. ’ Camping in mountains ",<W feet 15 �covERStory above sea level, dealing with torrential, tropical-like downpours by day and snow at night, tracking prey for 12-14 hours a day. Il wasn’t exactly Cancun. Mollahan loved it. “It’s one thing to go to a farm in Pennsylvania and sit in a tree stand. It’s another to go to Alaska. You belter be prepared,” Mollahan says. “It can drop 40 degrees in one day.” Natures hazards aside, just consider this: an Alaskan grizzly can weigh 1,300 pounds and stand more than 10 feet high. “If you get close to him, you belter have a high caliber rille,” Mollahan says. Seeing a bear close up, in the wild, like that can be completely unnerving. There's an element of risk you thrive on. You don’t want to err.” On another trip, the crew set their sites on rams. But not just any rams. Rams with horns that curled at least 38 inches. Trophy rams. Using S2.500 spot­ ting scopes, the hunters spent most of die first few days hiking up and down mountains in pursuit of the perfect horn. Eight days in and the closest they came was a ram whose horns measured a mere 37 inches. Not good enough. “It can be nerve wracking,” Mollahan says. “It was legal to shoot rams that were smaller. But that wasn’t what we wanted. ” They ended up going home empty handed. To Mollahan, the trip was still worth every' penny — every considerable penny. Big game hunting is not cheap. According to a recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults — or 77 million people — spend about $101 billion on wildliferelated pursuits annually. Big game hunters must calculate airfare, licens­ ing fees, equipment, outfits, guide fees and gear (Mollahan owns about 14 shotguns, rifles and muzzle loaders). A single excursion can run into the tens of diousands. And that's not counting taxidermy fees. Typically, hunters donate the bulk of their kills to home­ less shelters near where they hunt. They take home the skin and the head, in special packing. The biggest concern is breakage. Homs can be fragile. “Once, I literally carried a set of horns through Newark airport on my back. That got a lot of looks.” So far, Mollahan has hunted in all but one of Canadas provinces, Alaska, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Montana, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Wyoming, where he got caught in a blizzard for nearly three days, stuck in a snow drift with winds blowing 40 mph. The goal is to “shoot bigger” than the last hunt. So far, the biggest animal Mollahan’s bagged has been an 850pound elk from Canada. Yet, he insists it’s not about die size or even the kill. “ For a lot of guys, a successful hunt depends on whether they kill somediing. When you’re paying a lot of money you can understand that. But, for me, I’m not going to harvest an ani­ mal unless it’s a quality animal.” He takes one hunting trip a year. Coming up: South Dakota, for white tail and mule deer. Nirvana? Africa. But with a safari running at least $15,000 — and two college funds to consider — it may take a while. “1 enjoy the chal­ lenge in anything 1 do, whether it’s work or family. It’s all a different chal­ lenge. It makes life interesting. I love it.” A CIVIL ACTION Mollie Back '56 remembers the exact moment she decided to take back her life. Her husband, Pete ’61, had died ol kidney and heart failure. In mourning, she had an epiphany. “I was silling in the rocking chair watching TV, just lis­ tening to the clock lick and a light bulb went on over my head. I thought I’ve got 20 or 30 more years to go. I’m not going to just sit here in this rocker.’ 1 was in a blue funk for three years. It lakes a while to really sing again.” For Back, what brought her back to the land of the living was a deepening interest in Civil War re-enactment. Chametski says hobbies and inter­ ests are a great way to combat depres­ sion, which is often highlighted by periods of great inactivity. “A marked symptom of depression is an inability to get pleasure,” he says. “You’ve got to get yourself up and moving.” Back went so far as to move all the way to Gettysburg, die Civil Wars most hallowed ground. But before she did, she became a devotee of re-enactment, which is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. One of the many web sites dedicated to the pastime says re-enactment “reinforces our sense of pride in our heritage.. .it's something in which the entire family can participate. It’s educational and, finally, its a great way to escape the worries of today and 'pretend' in the great outdoors.” Immersed (and encouraged by her three grown children). Back pored over Civil War books, diaries and battle accounts. She was hooked on history; taking as many adult history' classes at die community college as she could. Eventually, she became a civilian inter­ preter at the historical home of Mt. Ida, at die ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute in Ellicott City, MD and at die Schrivcr House in Gettysburg. She’s also an experienced storyteller of dra- 17 �INTERVieW co t story malic Victorian tales, or ghost stories, and is the founder of "The Historical Impostors." a group dedicated to first person impression. If you're truly interested in something, a pleasurable activity can help keep " you healthy." time can be 2-3 days, depending on what we are doing. Also, we don't load a sample into the machine and the data comes out immediately and so clean. Sometimes it is necessary to run a sam­ WILKES UNIVERSITY PSYCHCTCOG^PiCofIssOR “I'd never been a storyteller my ple a few times to get good data. Gil whole life but I thought 'Why not?' ” Now. Back considers herself the thing not typical of the period, such as bonnet, a process that takes up to two Grissom also doesn't show up and say, "female Stephen King." "If I can't scare a plastic mug or a polyester uniform. months to complete. Back says her “Here, run this.’' the beejeebers out of someone I haven't Some take their interest even further. Civil War wardrobe is now more exten­ done my job." she says. She uses a set The re-enactors who insist on a histori­ sive than her own wardrobe. “It’s not found success in your field, what of Civil War books on ghosts as a cally accurate impression — down to an inexpensive hobby,” she says. "Silk advice would you give to future gradu­ launching pad. but embellishes as she fabric and buttonholes with the same is S30 a yard and each dress requires at ates, soon entering the job market? sees fit. turning the stories into 90- diread count typical of the time — are least seven or eight yards to make.” minute dramatic presentations. She called "stitch nazis.” Back — who is tells her stories to Girl and Boy Scouts, NOT a stich nazi — nonetheless wears extra in die Civil War movie, “Gods church groups and even at local B&Bs. seven layers of Civil War era clothing, and Generals,” though she admits She's also co-authored "Ghost including a hoop skirt. Her clothing is you'd be hard pressed to pick her out Encounters,” tales of the supernatural. not a costume, she's sure to point out. in the crowd. As with any hobby or passionate In addition to a re-enactor. Back is TL-. While in school, it is important to try and get involved in as many proj­ POPULAR TELEVISION SHOWS SUCH AS CSI £ COLD CASE DRAMAT1ZE THE WORK PER­ FORMED IN CRIME LAGS, BUT FOR DNA ANALYST AND YOUNG ALUMNA, TIFFANY LEPTUCK '04, IT’S REAL LIFE. ects as possible related to your major as well as participate in activities not related to your major in order to be a The real CSI lab well-rounded and appealing prospect to employers. Use professors and con­ ferences as a way to make contacts in made by preeminent Civil War dress­ also an artist. She began painting in consider and master. In Civil War reen­ maker Beth Miller, and cost S250. “I fig­ watercolors when her children were actment terms, “first person” means ured if I'm going to do it, I’m going to small. “It was my sanity break,” she speaking to fellow re-enactors and the do it right,” Back says. laughs. “I was always sketching and Tiffany Leptuck graduatedfrom Willies in department helped me leant how to know as possible what field you are doodling. Then, I discovered watercol­ 2004 with a B.S. in biology and currently read people and interpret their words interested in so they can make you The outfits feature sloped shoulders, BY ELIZABETH ALLES '03 your field and as references when applying for jobs. Let as many people ing through the 1860s. When she’s in narrow waists — and a corset. The ors, and it became a passion.” Her spe­ works as a DNA analyst and research sci­ and actions — skills I can use any­ aware of any job openings. Also, send character. Back speaks as though the skin alone required five yards of mate­ cialty is landscapes and winter scenes. If entistfor the Bode Technology Group in your resume to as many companies as War Between the States is current - as rial. As a finishing touch. Back wears she can’t see them, she just makes diem Springfield, Viiginia. Tiffany works in the where. ba: Describe your work environment Mrs. James Pierce, a Gettysburg civilian her hair pushed back into a bun and up. In addition to producing her own high throughput case department to clear or what yourjob is like on a daily basis? ever be afraid to apply just because you and mother of four whose husband is a covered with a very fine hair net. Her work, Back used to set up teaching backlogs of cold cases and sexual assaults. butcher. Mrs. Pierce offers a pretty shoes are ankle high granny boots, workshops for nationally known artists. She is also helping to develop an automa­ making the world safer through gener­ being rejected. 1 went on a few job strong opinion on President Lincoln, in characterized by a rounded toe with tion system for FBI criminal eases. ating convicted offender profiles, elimi­ interviews before 1 received an offer 1 town for the Gettysburg Address. stitching, and a low heel. Research began getting involved with the local extends to details like “what kind of SPCA. “I have friends who say I’m too "Lincoln was not welcome. If all that wasn’t enough, she recendy Everybody thought he was a buffoon. socks would she wear?” Such consider­ busy. I say I only do what I want to do,” Bull was so impressed by that speech, ations, says Back, spark friendly argu­ she says. "I don't care if you’re 25 or 75 my impression changed.” she say’s, ments whenever Civil War buffs -1 talk to cabbages or kings. I enjoy speaking as Mrs. Pierce. In addition, gather. One detail Back ignores con­ people. You've got to keep active and Back is also Mrs. Phelps, headmistress cerns drawers. Most Civil War era keep your spirits up.’’ Il I beth alles: How did your experience at Wilkes prepare you for your career? tiffany leptuck: Dr. Will Terzaghi, women did not wear them. Back does. "They were considered male gar­ techniques and was given great advice She also becomes Mrs. Disney, who ments,” she says. on getting my resume out to prospec­ tive employers. Dr. Debbie Tindell, Truly dedicated re-enactors generally avoid anything "farby,” a term for any- shop to leant how to make her own possible, even temp agencies. Don’t are afraid of not getting the job or nating backlogs in state laboratories, wanted to accept. It really is a full-time providing paternity testing and work­ job to look for and obtain a real full- ing on sexual assault cases. On a daily time job. Ill basis, I tend to arrive early, load sam­ samples and analyze the data from the of the Patapsco Feminist Institute, Mickey). Everyone at Bode is committed to ples and analyze data from the previous which was in existence from 1832-91. Back also attended a Civil War work­ tu associate professor of biology’ was one of the most influential people in jump­ starting my career. Under his guidance, 1 learned proper molecular biology owned a hotel (and is no relation to 18 It's period dress. Her first dress was As a recent graduate who has interest, there are special nuances to public in the "persona” of someone liv­ r Along the way, she appeared as an ba: afternoon. Later in the day I load more morning. BA: Do shows like CSI, Cold Case and Law and Older reflect what a DNA ana­ lyst does during the workday? tl: n Gil Grissom doesn't show up and say,'Here, run this."' Yes and no. We do conduct some outfit from the skin out, from the associate professor of psychology, was also a great professor and very knowl­ of the work they show, however it docs underpinnings to the coat, shawl and edgeable woman. The psychology not happen that quickly. Turnaround 13 �ciAssnotes ciAssnotes 1976 With a Wilkes Life Income Plan You Will Win with the United States Coast Guard. They reside in Danbury. Conn. Joy (Vilchock) Zukauslias is the director of health and human safety with the Joe resides in Rockland, Maine with his 1978 American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Bethlehem, Pa. Joy resides wife, Linda. David Stull is a chemistry teacher in in Coplay, Pa. with her husband, Joseph, Charles Jones is the vice president of the Mid-West School District, Sunbury, Pa. and her two children, Aimeejoy and Sarah. JoeJcdJu retired from teaching in die Montgomery Township Schools, N.J. Thais exactly what Joseph J. Savitz’48, Wilkes alumnus and trustee emeritus is doing by making a Wilkes charitable gift annuity to endow a scholarship for a worthy student operations with the Yoh Company, “/ had some stocks that were paying very little in dividends, but the capital gains tax on selling them would have been quite substantial. I realized as a grateful alumnus that creating a charitablegift annuity with Wilkes would be a win for my family and provide for Wilkes future ” Advantages of a Wilkes Gift Annuity include lifetime payments at attractive rates, plus significant tax benefits for your charitable contribution Richardson, Texas. Charles resides in 1979 1984 Richardson with his wife, Jeanie, and Lois (Enama) Pluskcy is a graphic Kurt Tietjen is the director of operations his children, Douglas andjordan. designer with InterMetro Industries, at Fortunecity.com, Inc., New York City, Wilkes-Barre. Lori resides in Plains, Pa. N.Y. He resides in Floral Park, N.Y. 1977 with her husband. Joseph, and her two Sample Rates, Effective Jan 1,2005 Age 65 — 6%, Age 75 — 7.1%, Age 85 — 9.5% Gayle Donaleski is the northeast asso­ children, Lauren and Jason. The Wilkes Legacy Society, Wilkes University, 1-800-WILKES-U og}', infectious disease and 1981 neuroscience clinical research for Dina (Sauer) Hayduk is the owner and Cincinnati with his wife, Claire, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. president of BicyclingWorld.com. Dina his two children, Karen and Chris. Gayle resides in Chatham, N.J. resides in Kutztown, Pa. Mary Ellen (Dwyer) Jolley M’94 is an 1982 Chcrie Burke is a certified registered Joe Savitz, a special friend who is thinking of Wilkes' Future »» Frederic Kronte is the managing editor for Americanjewish Archives, ciate director for respirator}’ dermatol­ Cincinnati, Ohio. Frederic resides in 1985 1948 meter and 800 meter runs. Joseph E Litchman was named an hon­ off-campus program specialist with Michael Zwiebel has been selected to nurse anesthetist with Northeastern 2004 First Place Keystone Award for Luzerne Count}’ Community College. attend the United States Army War Anesthesia Associates, Allentown, Pa. page design by the Pennsylvania Mary Ellen resides in Dallas, Pa. with College, Carlisle, Pa. Michael is the Cherie resides in Macungie, Pa. widi orary member of the American Institute 1967 Newspaper Association. Valerie is a her husband, Robert. She has two chil­ director of the technology core at the her husband, Todd, and her two chil­ of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). David Cowan is an administrator at editor and page designer for the Times dren, Jason and Dana. Aberdeen Test Center. He resides in Bel dren, Collin and Kelsey. This designation is given to certified Family Extended Care, Lakeland, Fla. Herald Newspaper. Norristown, Pa. public accountants who have been members of the AICPA for 50 years. 1968 Ahmed Hanis is the vice president for She resides in Audubon, Pa. with her Patricia Koziclt was the 2004 local Wal- husband and son. Mart Teacher of the Year. Patricia is a RETRACTION: In the last issue, we accounts and acquisitions of DYB fifth-grade teacher at Dodson mistakenly listed Robert Capin as sen­ Entertainment, Chester, Pa. Ahmad Elementary School, in Wilkes-Barre. ior vice president and financial advisor resides in West Chester, Pa. Christine (Magnatta) Hoffman is a 1956 pianist with the Senior “Pop” Orchestra 1973 Paul Shiffer is the director of the of Long Island, N.Y. Christine retired Sheila Fuqua Carter is a partner at the at Morgan Stanley. The listing should Canastota Community Band, from reaching in the public school sys­ legal firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair Paulette (Kulesa) La Conte is a nurs­ have read David Capin. We apologize 1986 Chittenango, N.Y, tem. Queens, .N.Y. She resides in and Sampson, LLP in Dallas, Texas. She and regret this error. Bany J. Frauens, O.D. is the chief of 1961 Huntington Station, N.Y. with her hus­ band, John. resides in Dallas with her husband, ing manager at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Flor. Benjamin. Paulette resides in Lakeland with her 1983 Universit}' College of Optometry. husband, Kenneth. Margie (Eckroth) Bucher earned her North Miami Beach, Fla. Barry resides doctor of nursing degree from Widener in Coral Springs, Fla. with his wife, Danette, and hts daughter, Reanna. Catherine Kovac BSNED, R.N., LNIIA is the director of health services and a 1974 primary care at Nova Southeastern health enforcement officer at the Marty Hurley is the chairman of the fine arts department at Brother Martin Andrew Bowalickjr. resides in Paul Spellman is a principal at FT University. Margie is an assistant pro­ Lansdale Department of Health. High School, New Orleans, La. Marty Financial Services, LLC in Myrtle fessor at Bloomsbutg University. She Catherine resides in Trappe, Pa. Waldorf, Md. was recently inducted into the World Beach, s.C. Paul resides in Mount Joy, resides in Bloomsburg, Pa. with her Nadine (Wieder) Ht ontisin is a certified Pa. with his wife, Tina. husband, Barr}’. public accountant and audit manager Murphy. We apologize and deeply Dianne (LaCava) Trawick married Susan Poirier married Thomas Ross. Nadine resides in Dallas, Pa. with her regret this error. Stephen Irawock on September 26, They reside in Tallahassee, Fla. husband, Ron, and her two sons, Kyle 1966 Drum Corps Hall of Fame. He resides RETRACTION: In the last issue, we in New Orleans with his wife, Paulette. mistakenly listed the death of Michael Henry “Chip" O’Reilly won two 20 Air, Md. with his wife, Dina. medals at the Empire State Senior 1971 Games. He placed second in the 1,500 Valeric Neff Newitt was awarded the with Parente Randolph, Wilkes-Barre. 2004. Dianne is a chief warrant officer and Evan. 21 �CLAssnotes CLAssnotes Pent Ncjib married George R. Packard relationship manager for Wachovias Tennessee, Inc. Mike resides in 1994 Lisa is an administrative assistant wadi Gia (Andrejko) Shedd and her hus­ II. Perri is a senior systems engineer Maryville, Tenn, with his wife, Julie, Scott Caloiaro was named Officer of John Lazorchak Associates, Inc., North band, Tony, announce the birth of their with ProObject Inc. They reside in Business Banking Division. James resides in Clarks Summit, Pa. with his and his three children, Sydney. Cierra the Year by the Lawrence Lions Club, Branch, NJ. They reside in Raritan, NJ. first child, Kalyssa Sophia, on July 29, Annapolis, Md. wife and two children. and Dylan. Hopewell, NJ., in honor of his dedica­ tion and hard work. Scott has been a Laurence Socci is the chief executive Valley View School District, Archbald, police officer for ten years. manager of The C.L.A. Group, LLC, Pa. They reside in Jessup, Pa. 1987 Tanya Daigle M95 married Roger Ronald Hartzell is a vice president for Bob Fernandez is a systems coordina­ tor with Geisinger Health Care Zegers. Tanya works at Bellevue the National Penn Bank, Pottstown, Pa. Hospital in the Vocational Rehabilitation in Addiction Medicine Ronald resides in West Lawn, Pa. Systems' Marworth Treatment Center, Waverly, Pa. Bob resides in Shavertow’n, Pa. department. They reside in New York, Gina (Costanzo) Kreiger is a special N.Y. education teacher and assistant girls Auto Glass, Inc., Kingston, Pa. Charlene resides in Trucksville, Pa. basketball coach at East Stroudsburg with her husband, Brett. Paul Isaac married Malinda Mary Gould is a major in the United Area High School, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Copenhagen on November 26,2004. States Air Force. Mary recendy Gina resides with her husband, Steve. Paul is an employment specialist with Northwestern Human Services, Sharon returned from a 120-day deployment in Washington, D.C. Laurence resides in Charlene (Klynowsky) Decker M'96 is a Alexandria, Va. with his wife, Amanda. 1996 Jonah Aben is the librarian of the payroll finance manager with Diamond 1995 Plymouth Public Library. Lori Courtney Bantel is a first grade teacher in the Wyoming Valley West William Bratten is the director of bands School District Lori earned her reading at Indian Valley High School, Lewistown, Jennifer (Meyers) Herpen and her hus­ specialist certificate and master’s in Pa. He resides in Harrisburg, Pa. band, Michael, announce the birth of reading. She resides in Swoyersville, Pa. Diana Drozdis is a program director for Lisa (McCarty) Lesko and her husband, their first child, Michael, on August 7. Chris, announce the birth of their 2004. Jennifer is a bond trader with Julie (Good) Heffner resides in Lititz, Impact Systems, Wilkes-Barre. Diana Vince Purcell is a youth development daughter, Isabella, on May 14,2004. The Wolfe and Hurst Bond Brokers, Jersey Pa. with her husband, Chad, and her resides in Clarks Summit, Pa. with her Tim Grant is the head finance con­ counselor manager for the family resides in Sinking Spring, Pa. City, NJ. They reside in Tabernacle, NJ. son, Owen. partner, Sheila. troller for United States Medical Pennsylvania DPW North Central with their children. Carter and Ryan. Departments at Sonoft-Aventis, Bridgewater, N.J. Tim resides in Vince resides in Coal Township, Pa. die Middle East. Hill, Pa. Suzanne (Stchur) Jones and her hus­ Jesse Gross is a global EHS assurance Stephanie Hastings is a resource coor­ Dr. Armando Sallavanti was the com­ band, Stephen, announce the birth of manager with Cadbury’ Schwepps, dinator with Dauphin County social mencement speaker for Old Forge their second child, Andrew’, on Parsippany, N.J. Jesse resides in services in Harrisburg, Pa. Stephanie Susan (Dalton) SL Onge and her hus­ High School, Old Forge, Pa. Armando November 15,2004. They reside in Flemington, N.J. with his wife, Amy, resides in New Cumberland, Pa. band, Kevin, announce the birth of is employed by Physicians Health Saranac Lake, N.Y. with their daughter, and his two children, Jessica and Rebekah. Adam. Wendy Raughley-Mello is a intranet Nichole Hydro M’03 is a fust grade Touro Universit)’. Timothy resides in managing editor with Arbirtron, Inc., teacher in the Lehighton School Wilkes-Barre. Melissa (Sumina) Sherman M’02 is a Columbia, Md. Wendy resides in District, Lehighton, Pa. Nichole resides daughter, Molly. chemistry teacher at Valley View High Burtonsville, Md. with her husband, in Tamaqua, Pa. with her husband, Michelle Murmello married Scott Daniel, and her two children, Anthony Edward, and her daughter, Natalie. Stuccio. Michelle is an ENG editor for Michelle Ciliberto is an eighth grade sci­ Maria (Lettieri) Wheatley is a pharma­ School. Melissa resides in Clarks Summit, Pa, with her husband, David, ence teacher at Log College Middle ceutical sales representative with and her daughter. Sierra. School, Warminster, Pa. Michelle resides Amgen in Thousand Oaks, Calif. She Cheryl (Cator) Reinke and her hus­ in Gilbertsville, Pa. with her husband, resides in Moosic, Pa. with her hus­ 1993 band, Michael, announce the birth of Danilo, and her daughter, Danielle. band. Robert. Michele (Vecerkauskas) Evans and her their daughter, Emma, on October 11. Michael Palumbo married Catherine Department of Nursing at Wilkes husband, Tristan, announce the birth 2004. Cheryl is a registered nurse at the O’Brien. Michael is an intensive case Universit)’. She resides in Moosic, Pa. Secure Treatment Unit, Danville, Pa. Parsippany, N.J. with his wife, Debbie, and his daughter, Katherine. 1988 their daughter, Nora Jane, on Alliance at Moses Taylor Hospital. Paul Matticks is a safety director for September 1,2004. Susan is the Director Scranton. Pa and serves as Old Forge Fabcor Inc. Paul resides in Olyphant, of Admissions at the Stevens Institute School District's physician. Pa. with his wife, Kathyjo, and his tw’o of Technology, Hoboken, N.J. The fami­ children. Zachary’ and Zoe. ly resides in Fanwood, N.J. with their 1989 Timothy Legg recently completed his Ph.D. in health science education from WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre. and Dominic. Chad Lojcwski is a first vice president of investments at Wachovia Securities. LoriAnn (Gomel:) Pajalich MW is an adjunct faculty member in the Christopher Wojtmvicz is a senior proj­ 1992 of their first child, Owen, on August 14, Hackensack University Medical Center, manager for Northwestern Human with her husband, Mark, and her son, ect engineer with The Shaw Group, Suzanne Abele and her husband, Walt, 2004. Hackensack, NJ. The family resides in Services, Bethlehem, Pa. They reside in Jake Ryan. Virginia Beach, Va. Christopher resides announce the birth of their third child, Nicholas. They reside in Enfield, Conn, Ridgewood, N.J. with their two sons, Bethlehem. in Virginia Beach with his wife, Cheryl, Nicolette Yevich married John Perkins, and his children. Alex and Elise. with their children, Joe and Rachel. DMA. Nicolette is the director of die Women's Center at Shippensburg 1991 Mike Fontinell is an environmental University. The couple resides in James Burke is the vice president and staff member for DENSO Manufacturing Shippensburg, Pa, 22 2004. Gia is a 7th grade teacher in the Dr Tony Stuart Reed is a member of Luke and Ben. Cara Reed is a nurse manager at the sports medicine team at Geisinger Lisa (Lazorchak) Smith and her hus­ band,John, announce the birth of twins, Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, Pa. Cara resides in Old Forge, Pa. with Specialty Clinic Wilkes-Barre and Daniel and Sarah, on October 3,2004. her husband, Michael. Center. Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical 23 �CLASsnotes CLAssnotes 1 Amy (Bicase) Strockoz is a graphic arts specialist for OraSure Technologies, Inc., Bethlehem, Pa. Amy resides in Nazareth, Pa. with her husband. Todd, and her son. Logan. Tara (Kurland) Tcnasco is an at-risk counselor at Pelham High School, Pelham, N.H. Her husband, Timothy Tcnasco, is a coach and social studies teacher at Coe-Brown/Northwood Academy, Northwood, N.H. They reside in Raymond, N.H. 1997 Jennifer (Bclaidi) Christianson is a phar­ maceutical sales representative with First Horizon Pharmaceutical, Alpharetta. Ga. Louis Mamcll has completed the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nevada. Louis is a captain in the United States Air Force. Captain Bill Pastewait received his master’s of business administration degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. Bill is an Air Force ROTC instructor at the Universit}' of Washington, Seattle. He resides in Seattle with his wife, Stephanie (Folhner’01). Ellen Mancini married Robert Spathelf, Jr. on August 21,2004. 1998 Tracy Banks is a business analyst in Philadelphia, Pa. where she is responsi­ ble for design, development, testing and deployment of software applications. Shannon Crake WOO is an attorney for Smith Ford and Associates, WilkesBarre. Shannon resides in Exeter, Pa. 24 Mike Giuulcrsdmf resides in Hackettstown, N.J. with his wife, Lauren, and his sons, Michael and Luke. Courtney Gustafson is a graduate teaching assistant at the University of Kansas. She resides in Shawnee, Kan. Paul Klimek is a launch support seg­ ment leader with Northrop Grumman Space Technolog}'. Paul resides in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Lany Tabbit is a hospital auditor in Austin, Texas. Lam' earned his masters of business administration from Touro University International, Cypress, Calif. Barbara (Farbanish) Timpani and her husband, Dominic, announce the birth of their third child. Raffaele Dominic, on May 9.2004. Barbara is the director of Kiddie Academy, Flander, N.J. They reside in Dover, N.J. with their two daughters, Christina and Nicole. 1999 Randy A. Engelman D.O. earned his doc­ tor of osteopathy degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Randy will now participate in an internal medicine residency program at Ohio Valley Hospital, Wheeling, WVa. Frank Tomaszewski is an executive producer for wcau-tv, Philadelphia, Pa. He has been nominated for an Emmy Award and received a GE/NBC Ovations award for Outstanding Performance. Robert Yurick is a principal engineer with Montgomery Watson Harza Engineers, Mayfield, Pa. Robert resides in Duryea, Pa. with his wife, Bonnie. 2000 Rodney Craig is an oncology clinical pharmacist at die University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Rodney and his wife, Deidre reside in West Conshohocken, Pa. Dustin Daniels is a QA manager at Power Packaging in Reading, Pa. Dustin resides in Laureldale, Pa. with his wife, Amy. David DcCicco is a lead chemist for Noramco, Inc., Wilmington, Del. David resides in Newark, Del. Jessica (Murray) Kroescn is a pharmacy manager for continuing care. Jessica resides in Elizabethtown, Pa. with her husband, Curtis, and her two children. Nathan Lipton married Jennifer Evans '02. They reside in Exeter, Pa. Jason R. Marie andJill Ronkowski were married on November 1,2003. Jason is a project engineer widi Carollo Engineers, Inc., and Jill is a project engineer with HDR Inc. They reside in Mesa, Arizona. Darlene Noel was named Warren County Teacher of the Year in the New Jersey Department of Education 2004 Governor’s Teacher Recognition pro­ gram. Darlene resides in Easton, Pa. with her husband, Matt. Jennifer (Gruscavage) Padlick and her husband Raymond announce the birth of their daughter, Makenzie Michelle, on December 26,2002. Andrea Petitto-Long is the director of pharmacy and pharmacist manager at Salerno’s Pharmacy, Bartonsville, Pa. Andrea resides in Dunmore, Pa. Duane Ritter is the new wrestling coach for the Oneonta State Red Dragons, of New York. Kevin Silinskie married Mindee Hite. The couple resides in Webster, N.Y. Abby (Sherburne) Stroud is a counselor with Northern Tier Counseling, Towanda, Pa. Abby resides in Towanda with her husband, Jake. Kimberly Vance is a business education teacher in the Pocono Mountain School District, Swiftwater, Pa. Kimberly resides in Mount Pocono, Pa. David Wolovich married Rachel Hammond W. David is a software engi­ neer for Lockheed Martin, King of Prussia, Pa. and Rachel is a pharmacist for CVS Pharmacy in Limerick, Pa. The couple resides in Royersford, Pa. Suzanne (Viola) Wunder married Matthew Wunder. The couple resides in Asbury, N.J. 2001 Angelina Cardoso is a math teacher at Platt Technical High School, Milford, Conn. Claire Cole graduated from Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. and has been commis­ sioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Jennifer (Tingley) Domzalslti and her husband, James announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Grace. Jennifer is pharmacist with Wegman’s Pharmacy and teaches at King’s College. Karen (Coolbaugh) Gilchrist is a phar­ macist at the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, Old Forge, Pa. Karen resides in Old Forge with her husband and her two children. Joe Grontelski earned a juris doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. Joe resides in Arlington, Va. Gregjohanscn married Elizabeth Kordek. Greg is attending nuclear school in Charleston, s.C. Michael Koch and his wife, Dianne, announce the birth of their son, Nicholasjohn, onjune 24, 2004. Martha Marchand is a pharmacy man­ ager. Martha resides in Yakima, Wash. Nathaniel Martin is an engineer with New Century Productions, Allentown, Pa. Nate resides in Danielsville, Pa. Stephanie (Folhner) Pastewait is a con­ sultant pharmacist with Long Term Care Pharmacy in Seattle, Wash. She resides in Seattle with her husband, Bill '97. Christina Soule and her husband, Kenneth, announce the birth of their daughter, Jillian, on January 26,2004. They reside in Jackson, N.J. with their daughter, Brianna. 2002 Tint Caron is the owner of Ground Zero Gaming, West Chester, Pa. Beth N. Danner is the assistant director of residence life at King’s College. She earned her master's of science degree in organizational management from College Miscricorclia. Kathleen (Gallagher) Dennis is an engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, Va. Kathleen resides in Fredericksburg, Va. Heather (Ernest) Drake and her hus­ band announce the birth of their daugh­ ter. Madeline Marie, on January 21,2004. The family resides in Elmira, N.Y. Justin Lewis is a 1st lieutenant and an 1CBM Deputy Combat Crew Commander in the United States Air Force. Justin was a distinguished grad­ uate from the Malmstrom 1CBM Initial Qualification Training at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. He resides at the Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. Gcrcmia Palniaioli A' married Tracey Stolarcyk. Geremia is a staff assistant to United States Representative Paul Kanjorski. The couple resides in Shavertown, Pa. Erin Priestman is a mechanical engi­ neer with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia, Pa. She resides in Brookhaven, Pa. Shelby Rohwcdder is an account execu­ tive for Stem + Associates, Cranford, N.J. Beth Rosenberg is an assistant site edi­ tor for TechTarget, Boston, Mass. Lisa (Finnerty) Smith and her husband, Bryan, announce the birth of their first child. Ryli Marie, on July 20.2004. They reside in Pittston. Pa. Maty Grace Tambasco married Giuseppe Caponera onjune 12.2004. Robert Waite is a medical 1CU Pharmacist. He resides in Orlando. Fla. 25 �ciASsnotes ■ memoriam Bethany Yenncr is the deputy press sec­ retary for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She resides in Enola, Pa. 2004 Craft Fair, Delaware County, pa Kristin Hake is the community relations coordinator for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Scranton, Pa. 2004 2003 Jason Ambrose is a graduate student in the University of South Florida School of Public Health. Jason resides in Tampa, Fla. Jessica Hinkel is as assistant develop­ ment coordinator for Upper Schuylkill, Mahanoy City, Pa. Jessica resides in Ashland, Pa. Lisa Chameski is a faculty member at St. John's University, New York, N.Y. Lisa resides in New York City. Tiffany Leptuck is a DNA analyst with Bode Tech, Springfield, Va. Alicia Cymbalo is a clinical pharmacy' specialist for Kaiser Permanente. Alicia resides in Denver, Colo. Michael Mattent is an electronics engi­ neer with the Federal Communications Commission. Michael resides in Quincy, Mass. Justin D'Angelo is a tour coordinator for Roadrunner Records, New York, N.Y. Jonathan Fcrcnce is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma. Jonathan resides in Tulsa, Okla. Laura Gerard is a clinical assistant pro­ fessor at the U niversity of Houston College of Pharmacy. Laura resides in Houston, Texas. Derrick Hall is a full-time emergency medical technician with the Sayre Greater Valley EMS, Sayre, Pa. Timothy Millard earned his masters of science in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University Timothy is a reporter and anchor for WKOK-AM 1070, Sunbury, Pa. Jed Starrier is an electrical engineer and G1S coordinator at the Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, Pa. Jed resides in Chambersburg. Rachael (Minotti) Arsenault is a third grade teacher at Winstead Elementary’, Wilson, N.C. She resides in Wilson with her husband, Jason, and their daughter, Kayley. Pamela Zielen married Christopher Tedesco. Pamela is a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The couple resides in Philadelphia, Pa. Master's 1989 Christine Di Stadio is vice president of marketing and new media at The New York Times Company broadcast media group. 2003 Stephen Batory married Deanna Hoy on April 24,2004. Steve works for Fastenal. The couple resides in Pottsville, Pa. Michael Madden is a senior specialist with Merrill Lynch, Plainsboro, N.J. Michael resides in Bensalem, Pa. Friends Max Bartikowsky was honored by the Family Service Association of Wyoming Valley for providing leader­ ship in community efforts to benefit children and families. In Memoriam 1939 Wilbur Troy died December 2,2004. Wilbur co-owned Troy Tire Service and later worked as a substitute teacher for the Wilkes-Barre School District. He is survived by his wife jane, one son and one daughter. 1944 Anna D. Cumberland died January 10, 2005. Prior to retirement, Anna was a teacher in tire Claymont School District. She is survived by her two sons, Stephen and Donald. 1947 Beverly Smith Meeker died November 1,2004. She was employed by the YMCA and served as past president of the Westside Womens Club. She is sur­ vived by her husband, Robert, and two daughters. and two sons. 1949 James Hayden died December 25,2004. James was a metallurgical engineer with Buick, Flint, Mich. He is survived by his stepson, Richard. 1950 Fred Fisher died September 21,2004. Prior to retirement, Fred was in the Army Reserve and served as a Colonel. He is survived by his wife, Norma, a daughter and a son. John Joseph Lojtus died November 23, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Betty, three daughters and one son. Allan Strassman died November 3, 2004. Prior to retirement, Allan was a partner in the accounting firm of Baron, Strassman, Zneimer and Company. He is survived by his wife, Sue, six sons and one daughter. Thomas A. Gilboy Ph.D. died October 26. 2004. He Ls survived by his sister. Rose. Hany Scott, Ji; died October 24,2004. He served as assistant principal of the 1956 Gerald Lcvandoshi, Sr. died December 6,2004. Gerald was employed by Merck & Company for 36 years and served as plant manager of the Cherokee plant. He is survived by his wife, Ann, and two sons. Benjamin Badman, a community pioneer Ben Badman '41, for­ 1957 Marjorie Kohlhaas died September 1, 2004. Prior to retirement, Marjorie served as director of nursing at the Wyoming Valley Hospital and an instructor at Wilkes. She is survived by her two sisters. mer President of As Wyoming Valley Hospital, Executive Vice President of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and Executive Director of the Sordoni Foundation passed away on August 27,2004, at his PeterShuma,Jr. died Decembers, 2004. Pete was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed by Bell Telephone Laboratories and Knolls Atomic Power Laborator}' He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and two sons. home in Kansas. During his long and distinguished career, Ben's determination and dedica­ tion to excellence resulted in the con­ struction of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He was the driving force behind many different community groups, serving on the Board of 1959 George Hutter died January 9,2005. George served as an auditor in the hotel industry. He is survived his four sons and one daughter. Directors of The Salvation Army, Visiting Nurses' Association, Valley Crest Advisory Board, and Leadership WilkesBarre. He was a Past President of the United Way of Wyoming Valley, Past President of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Russell Williams died November 21, 2004. Russell was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, and two sons. 1951 John Seaman died October 12,2004. Prior to retirement, John was an air traffic con­ troller in NewJersey. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, and two children. 1948 Diana Stere,isrm served as a judge for 26 Wyoming Valley West Middle School and was a member and past president of die former King Hiram Lodge 721. He is survived by his wife, Florence, John W. Williams, Jr. died December 26, 2004. John was an inventory parts man­ ager for the Navy Ships Parts Control, Mechanicsburg, Pa. He is survived by his wife, Henrietta, and two daughters. 1961 Chamber of Commerce, Past President Lawrence Kuniitis died September 12. 2004. Prior to retirement, Lawrence served in the United States Navy Department. He is survived by his wife, Irene, and three children. of the Wilkes-Barre Kiwanis Club, and veteran. He served as a bombardier/nav- 1960 flew 35 missions over Germany. He was CharlesJohn Kuschke II died October 6, 2004. Prior to retirement, Charles was associated with Robert D.Juschkc Insurance Agency, Plymouth, Pa. for more than forty years. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, a son and two daughters. awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees at (then) Wilkes College. Ben was a decorated World War II igator in the United States Army and and the Air Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters for his military service. 27 �AFTEF:thOUg^s John J. Pagoda, Jr., a life taken too soon Alumnus and staff member John J. Pagoda Jr., *98, whose passion for learning Andrew Rushin died October 9.2004. He was a sales manager with IBM for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, Arlene. 1982 1964 Joseph Barnard died September 18, 2004. Joseph was a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and a son. and research will be remembered by stu­ dents, faculty and alumni of the GeoEnvironmental Science and Engineering Department, died January 9,2005 at the Hospital of the University Dorothy Turley died Sepiember 24,2004. She was a registered nurse with the Nanticoke State Hospital and retired as supervisor. She is survived by her sister, Ruth, and brother, Sheldon. of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia of com­ plications from heart surgery. He was 28. Pagoda, worked part-time as a lab assistant in the University's water quality lab and was recently awarded a full-time position that would have begun January 24th. 1965 Lucy Kay Goodwin died August 30, 2004. She volunteered for many years at die Navy Relief Office. She is survived by her husband, James, two daughters and one son. "He did so much beyond his regular work," said Dr. Prahlad Murthy, Chairperson of the Geoenvironmental Sciences and Engineering Dept. "He assisted us in recruiting, he represented our department at various fairs and he didn't have to do that. He used to work 60 to 70 hours a week easily... He did more for us than what we could ever do for him and we are extremely proud of him." He is survived by his mother, Pauline (Chorey) Pagoda, maternal grandmother Angela Chorey, aunts, uncles and cousins. 1967 John DiGiuscppc died November 10, 2004. John earned his pilot wings as a Naval Pilot and served in active duty in Naples, Italy and Athens, Greece. He is survived by two brothers and one sister. 1969 Suzanne Rash died November 4,2004. She was a reading specialist in the Wilkes-Barre School District. She is survived by her daughter and two sons. Kenneth Zura died October 22,2004. Kenneth was a math and technology ■eacher in the Pi[lston AreaSchool D>stnct. He is survived by his wife, Tliyce Puscavage 70. 1978 iJOl''!R'A?ai, diCdSeptember20' ^•John was a doctor of internal 28 medicine with a practice in Easton. pa He is survived by his wife, Betsy. VVhat Wilkes means to me JACKSON 'SI Dr. Jon Sorter died September 26.2004. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne, a son and a daughter. 1993 Eric Botyrius died September 16,2004. He previously worked for Nortel Networks and Siemens in West Palm Beach, Fla. He is survived by his par­ ents, a brother and a sister. Master's In Memoriam 1999 Genevieve McMonigle died November 12,2004. She served as chemistr}' teacher at Bishop Hafey High School for 24 years and recendy as chair of the science department. She is survived by her husband, Peter, and five children. Friends Richard Chapline died October 2,2004. Prior to retirement, Richard was a pro­ fessor of music at Wilkes for 38 years. He is survived by his brother, Joseph. Glenn Forney died November 2,2004. Glenn was appointed to the Board of Governors of the State Sy'stem of High Education by Tom Ridge. He is sur­ vived by his wife, his son, stepson and daughter. HI were out there. Now I reminisce while reviewing my 45-year career in secondary' education, I feel content and satisfied in knowing that I gave it my Wilkes best!’ As many' of you know, in those early years mon­ etary rewards were relatively meager. Far more gratifying and rewarding to me as an educator charged with the job of building fives was (through these years! being recognized and rewarded as Teacher of the Year, Coach of the n ENTERED WILKES COLLEGE IN THE YEAR I it was chartered, 1947. The student I body was, to a large extent, made up □ of W.W.ll veterans and G.l. Bill students. Education and learning were serious business. Competition was keen. Mature student leaders were in abundance and very capable. Wilkes was, and still is, an integral part of my life. It played a major role in my personal and professional develop­ ment. At graduation, I felt equipped to begin my teaching and coaching career. Wilkes provided me with the resources to develop my mind, body and spirit. I was prepared to face and overcome whatever insecurities and uncertainties Year, Principal of the Year and more recendy, Outstanding Retiree Volunteer of the Year. All of these awards were deeply rooted to the mature work ethic and moral compass that I was exposed to throughout my Wilkes Experience!’ In reality; an awful lot of the meaning of Wilkes could be found and interpret­ ed in its Alma Mater. Let me share this one personal experience with you... In the summer of 1947, John Florkiewicz (’50) and I were helping Mr. Jervis and a few other maintenance crew workers put up the Wilkes College sign in the front of Chase Hall. After its completion, John and I were sent to the President’s house (Annette Evans Alumni House, today) to move Get married? Have a baby? Get a promotion Win an award? Earn a degree? Open a business? Retire? some furniture. As we entered. Mrs. Farley was at the piano playing the Alma Mater. She saw us and immedi­ ately asked, “John and Charles, I need your help. Would you please come over here and as I play, sing along. If you were there and witnessed it all, you would still be laughing. After our first “slosh thru,” Mrs. Farley looked at us in a very understanding way and said. “Boys, lets do it again.” So away we went. “Wilkes, Our Alma Mater, We pledge out hearts to thee. Honor, faith, and courage, Truth and loyalty...” Now its your turn, go ahead....finish it! For professional growth reasons I completed various graduate studies and programs at Temple, Penn State, Villanova and Walden Universities. Each institution afforded me a different and unique perspective of my chosen career. They were invaluable blocks in the building of my life’s work. Yet. the pass­ ing of time affords me invaluable insight. This insight leads me to the conclusion that the keystone in my building is and was Wilkes. I am eternally indebted to the Wilkes Family for a lifetime of health, happiness and prosperity: l> I If you have, fill in your fellow alumni on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, go to www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASSnotes, and fill out the form. If you would like to send your note, please mail to: CLAssnotes Alumni Relations Office Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 E-mail your news items, story ideas, feedback, or anything else you want to say, to alumni@wilkes.edu. Thank you for staying in touch! �A h\ /B WILKES UNIVERSITY WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b3defa950cbafd18d787583a6e4c432a.pdf 0b5bba17367537081bd1a16c5fa7b4f2 PDF Text Text �wiLKESuniverse VOLUME TWELVE, ISSUE TWO The Buck Stops Here BY DR. TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT I ■ CANDALS AT PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES LIKE ENRON AND MCI-WORLDCOM so enraged lawmakers several years ago that Congress passed the Sarbanes Oxley Act in 2002, which makes for-profit CEOs and CFOs liable for the accuracy of their financial reports. This has naturally led to a call for higher education to adopt the same financial reporting principles. This summer the Board of Trustees of Wilkes, along with the administration, engaged in die major task of planning Wilkes’ future through the year 2015. This task included adoption of a very ambitious master plan and discussions about projected budgets, tuition charges, debt level, governance structure and how all of these fit with our mission. Another part of that planning included ways in which Wilkes could improve its financial reporting. Towards that end, the board is con­ sidering creating a Governance Committee and elevating the Audit Committee to a full-standing committee. Both steps are in keeping with best practice in the forprofit sector and will probably be required in two or three years. More itnportandy, these changes are the right thing to do. Such an intensive study of our future and an even deeper commitment to ethical business practices will take Wilkes to the forefront of its peer institutions. I believe that being ethical and true to our mission is the heart and soul of responsible leadership. My inclination, in fact my strongly held belief, is that we must disclose as much as possible. In todays climate of public relations, this is known as “transparency.” Frankly, telling people where you are headed is part of this trust. We are committed to being an organization that is ethical and socially responsible. This openness and transparency were evident in the way Wilkes developed its master plan, which commits us during the next decade to a significant upgrade of our physical plant, including the construction of a new health and sciences building, connections to riverfront development and a greener, more pedestrian­ friendly campus. In this issue, you wall learn more about the Wilkes master plan. This commitment also calls on Wilkes to bolster continuing education and gradu­ ate programs. We will invest in significant enhancements to Wilkes tradition of caring deeply about its students, to build a one-of-a-kind mentoring culture for our students, alumni and staff, which we believe will make Wilkes the top choice for the next generation of students. Future Wilkes students will come, not because its the local, affordable university, but because the university is their first choice. We will continue investing in attracting and retaining the best faculty and staff by offering competitive compensation and health care and retirement benefits. So what’s the rub? Our budget projections to 2015, which are based on this ambitious agenda, will require Wilkes to run itself more efficiently and raise more private gifts. As an important stakeholder in Wilkes University, we hope you feel the challenge and excitement as much as we do. If you do, I ask that you choose to support Wilkes generously in this quest for greatness. I* I WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour VP for Development Martin Williams Features UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Wilkes International Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli Assistant Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Associate Editors Pamela A. Fendrock Jean Pall Contributing Writers Elizabeth Alles '03 Tracey M. Dooms Donna Talanco '06 Layout/Design Mark Golaszewski Snavely Associates, Ltd. ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll Associate Director Michelle Diskin '95 Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS 10 Students Visit Sites from Holocaust Sports: 12 Seven Individuals and One Team Inducted in Hall of Fame Cover Story: 15 The Future at Wilkes 20 The Power of Mentoring Sections 2 Association News 4 On Campus 22 Class Notes 29 Afterthoughts President William Tarban 70 First Vice President Garfield Jones 72 Second Vice President Gary Williams 72 M'82 Secretary Jennifer Carey '83 PRODUCTION Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Jason Jones Photography Michael P. Touey Cramer Studio Cunis Salonick Photography Printing Unigraphic Color Corporation SUMMER 2005 WAcs Un.vers.ty a an «3cp.;noent instouwm of l-grxx eoucaten Oeocatcd to KMsmc and inteSee.ua' exceSence in rt« tbarai arts. soencci and prdesccnsl P'ograms. Tna Un.vets.ly ptovxJcs ks students with the c-pcrwco J'xi edxaton necessary for career ond initteauil development as wefl os for person growth, engenders o sense ot va’ucs and civic respensb :ty. and encourages its students to wekxme the epporturutes and cha’cng'H o’« averse and ccctmu07 Ctwnrjng wvld Tlw Utv.vsity enMncL-j the ttoMCT Ot Siong Student­ faculty mteractons m al its programs attracts and reUns txitstandng peep'e n t'.«V segment of tho University, end Ioctets a sprit of cocpcraton. community ervoivcniem. and inavCuil respect wtiui tire ent re Unw st/ On the cover: From left, Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton, Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour and student Jenna Strzelecki discuss the University’s 20-ycar Master Plan. �ASSOCIATIONMOW® or excuse themselves from the conver­ Clayton and Theresa Karambelas honored at Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner sation. Most organizations have them, The Annual Alumni Scholarship Architecture for the Future When you use the term “By-laws, ’ most people will yawn, roll their eyes, large crowd signified the impact the Karambelas’s have had on the community for many years. Each year at this event, the Wilkes University Alumni Association also awards the annual scholarship. however, and may unconsciously use Awards Dinner took place on April 30, them, yet generally don't know whether 2003 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clayton This year's recipient was James they operate according to them or not. Karambelas '-t9. “They have served as Bochicchio ’07. Last year's recipient, Not so at Wilkes! In their effort to an inspiration to Wilkes University Sarah Williams '05, spoke at the affair map a clear padr to future growth and and to our community by their and explained to the crowd the impact success, die Board of Trustees deter­ generosity of spirit, intelligence, and the scholarship had on her, imbuing mined that it was time to focus their philanthropy,” said Andrea Petrasek '69, her with a sense of gratitude for the energy and expertise on the Alumni Chairman of this year's event. Alumni Association and responsibility Association and its efforts. As a result of The ballroom at the Henry Student ONLINE VOTING IS AVAILABLE AT W'WW.WILKES.EDU/ALUMNI Alumni Association to Elect Center was packed with more than through high achievement. The event ing by-laws didn't provide an adequate 150 friends, family, and community raised $5000 for the fund and was foundation for responsive participation members who came out to celebrate declared a huge success. in the Wilkes of the future. The Board therefore commissioned a this wonderful occasion. The them to iport the the John ible Life I am interested in becoming a pan of the Wilkes University Alumni Mentor Program. Wilkes Society To Honor Donors Gilmour, and, after only two months, Wilkes University treasures its donors. No institution, large or small, can the group has drafted an organizational operate effectively without the generosity' of those who understand and support roadmap that anticipates growth, activ­ its mission. The University has been honored by many individuals who ism, and strength of purpose. continue to recall the benefits they received at Wilkes and repay those debts by hopedic Preferred Telephone. lobalogix Degree(s) le: hospital Major(s) shepherd current students toward their own graduation and life-success. Minor(s). A responsibility that Wilkes takes very seriously is stewarding those donors who assist the University in a major way. To recognize and honor Wilkes’ limits. Also, while all alumni may vote most significant donors, the University has reformed the John Wilkes Society. in the presidential election, only those Named in honor of the University's namesake, the Society celebrates those who give may serve as a member of the donors who invest $1,000 or more each year in Wilkes University. t Wilkes: n By-Laws ociation There are a number of benefits associated with the John Wilkes Society, Wilkes' future success will depend including limited parking privileges and preferred seating at selected special on the commitment of its alumni—a events such as the Rosenn Lecture Series, the Sidhu Leadership Forum, and commitment of time, talent, and dol­ lars. The presidential candidates and the Kirby Lecture Series. Benefits will also include use of the Farley Library their biographies on the following Preferred E-mail Address. sharing their good fortune with the University. This generosity' helps Wilkes tinual renewal of talent through term Board of Directors or as an officer. curities ce President .Class Year Name. alumni, and staff, including President the assurance that there will be a con­ and increase funding for alumni and st give to Task Force comprised of trustees, active the broad engagement of alumni and to the future and adapt rapidly to the for demonstrating her appreciation their review, they found that the exist­ Two of the key issues addressed are TARBART '70 GALLAGHER '81 and discounts at Dorothy Dixon Dane Center events. A true highlight of the John Wilkes Society will be the Society Dinner. This developing —- ---------- Program leap, too. The Alumni Association should be an active agent and partner in this I know it can be. 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Rather, we should look to professionalize staff and the Board, investment of time and resources. For a complete copy of these guide­ lines, please visit our website at: For further information about the John Wilkes Society, including membership requirements, please call the University Development Office at (570) 408-4319. www.wilkes.edu/ahunni/assodation. 2 3 �ASSOCIATE NOWW large crowd signified the impact or excuse themselves from the conver­ Clayton and Theresa Karambelas honored at Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner sation. Most oiganizations have them, The Annual Alumni Scholarship University Alumni Association however, and may unconsciously use Awards Dinner took place on April 30, also awards the annual scholarship. them, yet generally don't know whether 2005 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clayton This year’s recipient wasjames they operate according to them or not. Karambelas ’49. “They have served as Bochicchio ’07. Last year’s recipient, Not so at Wilkes! In their effort to an inspiration to Wilkes University Sarah Williams ’05, spoke at the affair map a clear path to future growth and and to our community by their and explained to the crowd the impact and increase funding for alumni and generosity of spirit, intelligence, and the scholarship had on her, imbuing Alumni Association to Elect New Leader to the future and adapt rapidly to the success, the Board of Trustees deter­ changing needs of both the alumni and student programs. We must give to mined that it was time to focus their philandiropy," said Andrea Petrasek ’69, her with a sense of gratitude for the Your vote is important. According to the University. our Alumni before we ask them to energy and expertise on the Alumni Chairman of this years event. 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While we should honor continue to improve relations with past traditions, we should not remain Trustees and Administration, continue anchored there. Rather, we should look to professionalize staff and the Board, investment of time and resources. For a complete copy of these guide­ lines, please visit our website at: For further information about the John Wilkes Society, including membership requirements, please call the University Development Office I at (570) 408-4319. wvvw.wilkcs.edu/alumni/association. 2 3 �ASsociAiiownews Architecture for the Future When you use the term “By-laws," most people will yawn, roll their eyes, or excuse themselves from the conver­ sation. Most organizations have them, however, and may unconsciously use Clayton and Theresa Karambelas honored at Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner large crowd signified the impact the Karambelas’s have had on the community for many years. 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As a result ol their review, they found that the exist­ ‘VCEK® ing by-laws didn’t provide an adequate ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LEADER BALLOT NINE foundation for responsive participation Your vote is important! Vote here or online at www.wiltes.edu/alumni in the Wilkes of die future. The Board therefore commissioned a Task Force comprised of trustees, active 31 alumni, and staff, including President Gilmour, and, after only two months, SA ESS REPLY MAIL Colleen M. Gries Gallagher ’81 the group has drafted an organizational William Tarbart 70 (incumbent) roadmap that anticipates growth, activ­ ism, and strength of purpose. Two of the key issues addressed are OassYear Name the broad engagement of alumni and E-mail Address the assurance that there will be a con­ tinual renewal of talent through term limits. Also, while all alumni may vote in the presidential election, only those Signature who give may serve as a member of the Board of Directors or as an officer. 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Rather, we should look to professionalize staff and the Board, • Worked with University to at (570) 408-4319. wmwilkes.edii/alunmi/association. 2 3 �ASsociATiownews Architecture for the Future When you use the term “By-laws, most people will yawn, roll their eyes, Clayton and Theresa Karambelas honored at Annual Alumni Scholarship Dinner large crowd signified tire impact the Karambelas's have had on the community for many years. however, and may unconsciously use Awards Dinner took place on April 30, Each year at this event, the Wilki:es University Alumni Association also awards the annual scholarship. them, yet generally don’t know whether 2005 honoring Mr. and Mrs. Clayton This year’s recipient was James they operate according to diem or not. Karambelas ’49. “They have served as Bochicchio ’07. Last year's recipient, Not so at Wilkes! In dteir effort to an inspiration to Wilkes University Sarah Williams ’05, spoke at the affair map a clear path to future growth and and to our community by their and explained to the crowd the impact success, the Board of Trustees deter­ generosity of spirit, intelligence, and the scholarship had on her, imbuing mined that it was time to focus their philanthropy," said Andrea Petrasek ’69, her with a sense of gratitude for the energy and expertise on the Alumni Chairman of this year’s event. Alumni Association and responsibility or excuse themselves from Ute conver­ sation. Most organizations have them, The Annual Alumni Scholarship Association and its efforts. As a result of The ballroom at the Henry Student for demonstrating her appreciation their review, they found that the exist­ Center was packed with more than through high achievement. The event ing bv-laws didn't proride an adequate 150 friends, family, and community raised S5000 for the fund and was foundation for responsive participation members who came out to celebrate declared a huge success. in the Wilkes of the future. The Board therefore commissioned a this wonderful occasion. The Task Force comprised of trustees, active ONLINE VOTING IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.WILKES.EDU/ALUMNI GALLAGHER 'SI TARBART '70 Alumni Association to Elect New Leader to the future and adapt rapidly to the and increase funding for alumni and changing needs of both the alumni and student programs. We must give to Your vote is important. According to the University. our Alumni before we ask them to the Alumni Association’s newly adopted As President, I would make it my give to us. 1 financially support the Constitution and By-Laws (available at priority to lead an Alumni Association Universit)' as a member of the John www.wilhes.edu/alumni/association'), it is that is recognized for its leadership Wilkes Society.” time to select the next president Listed and sought out for its views. Business experience: here for your review are the biographi­ My experience as a senior man­ • Fifteen years with Equitable Life cal statements of the incumbent, Bill ager at both Pepsi-Cola, Inc., and • Vice President Equico Securities Tarban ’70, and Homecoming Chair, Accenture has allowed me to develop • Founder & Executive Vice President Colleen Gallagher ’81 (a past president). skills in leading diverse groups of Please take a moment to complete the people in new directions and has given ballot reply card or vote online at me the skills to plan for and imple­ www.willzes.edu/alumni. ment change. Tandem Financial Group alumni, and staff, including President Wilkes Society To Honor Donors Gilmour, and, after only two months, Wilkes University' treasures its donors. No institution, large or small, can the group has drafted an organizational operate effectively without the generosity of those who understand and support roadmap that anticipates growth, activ­ its mission. The University has been honored by many individuals who ism, and strength of purpose. continue to recall the benefits they received at Wilkes and repay those debts by Wilkes—be counted, be heard, be ing service to Wilkes, serving as sharing their good fortune with the University. This generosity helps Wilkes • Board of Directors major hospital involved... VOTE! current Chairman of the Alumni • Chairman Children’s Two of the key issues addressed are the broad engagement of alumni and the assurance that there will be a con­ tinual renewal of talent through term limits. Also, while ail alumni may vote in the presidential election, only those who give may serve as a member of the Board of Directors or as an officer. This is an exciting time at shepherd current students toward their own graduation and life-success. A responsibility that Wilkes takes very seriously is stewarding those donors Since 1988,1 have been provid­ Services Committee, Chairman of • Founder & Principal Orthopedic Rehab Specialty Clinics • Founder and Principal Globalogix Charitable endeavors include; Tumor Foundation Homecoming 2004, Past President of who assist the University in a major way. To recognize and honor Wilkes' Colleen M. Gries Gallagher '81 most significant donors, the University has reformed the John Wilkes Society. “Wilkes University is poised at an excit­ ber of the Board of Trustees, Alumni During my two year term at Wilkes: Named in honor of the University’s namesake, the Society celebrates those ing juncture and is positioned to take Association Secretary, and Board • Re-drafted the Association By-Laws donors who invest Si,000 or more each year in Wilkes University. a giant leap forward to become a truly Member. 1 want very much to gain • Assured that Alumni Association There are a number of benefits associated with the John Wilkes Society, the Alumni Association and mem­ • Current President Wilkes Alumni Association great University. And I believe that the Wilkes’ future success will depend your support. Together, we will make including limited parking privileges and preferred seating at selected special Alumni Association is ready to take that on the commitment of its alumni—a Wilkes University the great university events such as the Rosenn Lecture Series, the Sidhu Leadership Forum, and leap, too. I know it can be. To learn more about commitment of time, talent, and dol­ lars. The presidential candidates and • Fought hard to improve the Trustees’ my goals and accomplishments, e-mail and Administrations perception of and discounts at Dorothy Dixon Darte Center events. their biographies on the following the Kirby Lecture Series. Benefits will also include use of the Farley Library A true highlight of tire John Wilkes Society will be the Society Dinner. This The Alumni Association should be an active agent and partner in this me at VotcTCollccn05@nol.com.” played the major role in developing the University's Mentoring Program the Alumni Association page represent an example of alumni invitation-only, black-tie event is scheduled for the Saturday of Homecoming, progression by talcing a leadership role in developing an alumni body that is willing to give of their talents, and the William Tarbart '70 professionalize Advancement September 24,2005. A cocktail hour will be followed by a spectacular dinner Trustees hope you will make your own increasingly connected to and proud of “In my next term my objective is to and Alumni offices III at 7 p.m. A Save-The-Date card will be sent shortly. its alma mater. While we should honor continue to improve relations with past traditions, we should not remain Trustees and Administration, continue anchored there. Rather, we should look to professionalize staff and the Board, investment of time and resources. For a complete copy of these guide­ lines, please visit our website at: For further information about the John Wilkes Society, including membership requirements, please call the University Development Office • Worked with University' to at (570)408-4319. wwrv.wilkcs.cdnJalumni/association. 2 3 �oi\ campus ONcampus I THE WILKES UNIVERSITY SIFE TEAM CELEBRATES THEIR REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WIN. PICTURED ARE (BOTTOM ROW. L-R): DENISE COLE. TARA SMITH, ALICIA VIESELMEYER. DENNIS NELSON. (TOP ROW, L-R): CASEY GRIMM, ANDREW ECKERT, DR. JEFFREY ALVES, SIFE ADVISOR AND DIRECTOR OF THE ALLAN P. KIRBY CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. ABSENT FROM PHOTO: AMANDA FELEGI, NICOLE HAHN, DANIELLE NAMIOTKA, JENNA STRZELECKI. SIFE Team Captures Fourth Consecutive Regional Championship Wilkes University^ Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team recently captured their fourth consecutive Regional Championship at the 2005 SIFE Regional Competition and Career Opportunity Fair in New York City: The event was one of 21 SIFE Regional Competitions being held across the United States in April. The team advanced to the national level of competition at the SIFE USA National Exposition in Kansas City; Missouri. After presenting a report of their year-long community7 outreach proj­ ects to a panel of business leaders, the Wilkes SIFE team was named the regional champion m the overall com­ petition and finalist in the Investment Banking and Marketing Division of HSBC SIFE USA National Personal Financial Success Skills Competition. During this academic year, the Wilkes SIFE team organized 11 projects serving the Wilkes-Barre and north­ eastern Pennsylvania communities. The}7 included the elementary school Building a Global Community' Program; the high school European Expansion Program; the regional high school Wilkes University Entrepreneurial Experience Program; the Northwestern Lehigh High School Futures II Mentoring Program; the university' freshman Integrated Management Program; the community' service REACH Program: the high school Personal Finance Series Program; and the uni­ versity Kirby Lecture Series in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. SIFE is an international non-profit organization that mobilizes university students to create economic opportu­ nity for others while discovering their own potential. 4 Governor Rendell Pharmacy Students Discusses Issues in Higher Awarded Rotations Education with Young Three students in their final year in the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing are completing summer fel­ lowships and rotations. Jonathan Ritter is participating in the summer undergraduate research fellowship (SURF) program with the pharmaceutical sciences department at Purdue University: Lillian Kang is completing a rotation experience with the American Society of Managed Care Pharmacy at die Cincinnati Veterans Medical Center. Tyler Bubb was chosen for an under­ graduate research rotation with the University of Michigan’s department of pharmaceutical sciences through a grant from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET). Democrats at Wilkes Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell visited campus on April 6, 2005 to speak with students, faculty, and members of the University's newly formed College Democrats club to discuss issues in higher education and to rally young voters for the 2008 election. Sophomore political science major Rob Donahue, founder of the College Democrats club, invited the Governor to speak at Wilkes after learning he would be in town as the keynote speaker at another event. The Governor accepted Donahue’s invitation and took the opportunity to help energize the local Democratic Party and address issues such as tuition costs, student loans, and city revitalization. JOHN ZELENA '04 COMPETES IN THE TIRE FLIP EVENT DURING THE COLONELS CHARITY CHALLENGE AT THE RALSTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX. MORE THAN 200 STUDENT ATHLETE COACHES. AND MEMBERS OF THE WILKES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT, HELPED RAISE MORE THAN S250O FOR CHARITY. BIOLOGY MAJOR AWARDED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Sophomore biology major Shuja Shafqat was recently awarded a $3,500 summer undergraduate research fellowship from the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). This highly competitive fellowship program provides opportunities for students to pursue meaningful research in plant biology at their home institutions early in their college careers. Shafqat was one of only three students nationwide to be selected in the small school division. Since his freshman year, Shafqat has been involved with faculty-mentored research in oak forest regeneration. In collaboration with Dr. Will Terzaghi, associate professor of biology, Shafqat uses DNA fingerprinting to determine the parents of seedlings in native oak forests. Shafqat will soon begin the 10-week fellowship to continue the oak seedling research with Dr. Terzaghi. He will present his findings at the ASPB annual meeting in Boston, Mass., next summer. Shafqat is a Pre-Med Scholar and was accepted into Wilkes University's guaranteed placement program with Drexel University's College of Medicine in Philadelphia. He is a member of the Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, the biology club, and the Multicultural Student Coalition. He also serves on the Executive Board of Student Government. 1ST ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: DR. ANDREA FRANTZ. REBECCA GOODMAN, TODD WEJBEL, KRISTIN KILE, LINDSAY WQTANIS. 2ND ROW: JULIE MELF. VICKY WHITE, NORA JURASFTS. JAMIE BABBITT, JOE DEANGELIS, NICK ZMIJEWESKI, GABE LEDONNE, SARA HERBERT. The Beacon Wins National Award • For the third consecutive year, Wilkes University’s student newspaper, The Beacon, received first place honors in the American Scholastic Press Associations (ASPA) annual newspa­ per contest. The ASPA reviews over 2,000 schools annually (colleges, universities, community colleges, and high schools) that are competing in categories based on designation and size. The Beacon was described by one judge as “a window to your school for everyone to view. By attempting to follow professional guidelines, you have opened this window and suc­ ceeded in showcasing the best your students have to offer.” (BACK ROW, L-R): ELI PHILLIPS, JR.,, PHARMACY STUDENT; ELI PHILLIPS. SR., CVS PHARMACY SUPERVISOR; ERICKA KERR, CVS Rt IEGIONAL MANAGER. {FRONT ROW, L-R): MADELYNE DIMARIA, CVS PHARMACY SUPERVISOR; JEFF MIDDENDORF. CVS PHARMACY SUPERVISOR; SCOTT BAKER. CVS REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT; DR. BERNARD GRAHAM. DEAN, NESBITT COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND NURSING; DIANA JOHNSON, CVS MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGE RELATIONS; MARY ALVIS. PHARMACY STUDENT; DR. TIM GILMOUR. PRESIDENT. WILKES UNIVERSITY; BRIAN JUDGE. CVS DISTRICT MANAGER. Grant Funds Renovations of Pharmacy Practice Lab The Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing recently renovated its pharmacy practice lab in the Stark Learning Center thanks to a $50,000 grant from CVS Pharmacy. Representatives from CVS, including regional vice president Scott Baker and six district managers, were on hand for the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the “CVS Pharmacy Practice Laboratory.” The lab is considered to be the most technologically advanced facility on campus and includes new computers, an examination table, intravenous preparation and counseling areas, a new sound system, and whiteboard technolog}’. The laboratory is also a smart classroom with new wireless technolog}1’. 5 �s campus Joint Urban Studies Center Targets City Growth Wilkes Helps Establish The Language Institute Vxilkes Umvasiiy' bis partnered xxith King's CcZege and Ce"ege Mzsericcrdia 12 esnbtis'r. The Lmgmge Institute, a rofhborative effort designed to promote and emidi foreign language study on each campus and throughout the greater community. Through the shared resrurees and combined expertise of the three —ember coD^s, The Language Institute will provide diverse opportuni­ ties for foreign language study that meet the needs of traditional students. adult ■earners, working professionals. 2nd the general community. This will be accom­ plished by supporting the development and expansion of academic majors and undergraduate degree programs in Spanish and French and by providing professional development opportunities through credit and non-credit con­ tinued learning courses. The Institute will also preserve languages that have contributed to the culture and heritage of the region, such as Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian. and Italian, as well as pro­ vide educational programs that support knowledge and understanding of other cultures. Revitalizing the study of foreign lan­ guages will help the region compete in a global economy and improve the regions quality of life by facilitating 6 the appreciation and understanding of foreign cultures. "Given the eco­ nomic and political realities of todays world, the importance of learning a foreign language has taken on a criti­ cal urgency,” said Jenny Blanchard, Coordinator of the Institute. “The Language Institute will help to prepare our students and our region for the responsibility of fixing in this new global community." until 1 began working in admissions that 1 became serious about it. 1 xvas able to help so many xvonderful adults achieve their dreams, and their remarkable stories are what inspired me to compile this book and return to school.” The book is published by iUniverse. Sovereign Center for Executive Education Launches Conference Series Communication Studies Student Publishes Book Donna Talarico, a junior communication studies major, recendy published a collection of personal essays tided, “Kids, have you seen my backpack... ?” and Other Inspirational Stories of\Ton-Traditional Students: An Adult Learner Anthology. In the collection, 22 non-traditional students from across the country share their struggles and successes in the pursuit of education. One of the adult learners profiled is Beth Wenner, an MBA student and graduate assistant in the Sidhu School. Herself an adult learner, Talarico was inspired by stories of other non-traditional students she met while an admissions counselor for a technical career school. “1 left college when I was 19 to enter the workforce, but always wanted to return,” she said. “It wasn’t The Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership’s Sovereign Center recendy launched a series of two- and three-day conferences on campus to help busi­ nesses and individuals improve tiieir performance. The sessions focus on project leadership, leadership enhance­ ment, and finance and are designed for middle-level managers and project team members in businesses and other organizations whose members lead, participate in, or sponsor projects or project-like initiatives. Sidhu School professors Edward Fox, Ted Engel, and Dean Frcar led the conference along with noted project management con­ sultants, authors, and emotional intel­ ligence coaches. Wilkes Univesity created the Joint Urban Study Center (JUSC) in June 2004 in an effort to help regional govern­ ments, including the City of WilkesBarre, stimulate economic growth and create more vibrant communities. JUSC is a partnership of businesses and institutions of higher learning. The centers stakeholders include small- to mid-sized communities that need assis­ tance researching proven government reforms. The center also provides the local consultation and analysis needed to implement the recommendations. The JUSC beliex'es creating a com­ munity- wide housing strategy' for Wilkes-Barre that promotes ownership of xarious types of homes is integral to xxanning back population. A recent report from the center details recom­ mendations on creating housing through preservation of historic homes and creation of urban xnllages and sin­ gle-family and multi-family units. Understanding how the past has affected the region is important to understanding the future. That xvas the topic of another JUSC report—how the past 50 years has changed the region and xvhat xvould happen if the region met critical economic indica­ tors, like job growth. JUSC believes that significant change—on all levels and in all sec­ tors—is needed noxv, according to Teri Ooms, JUSC executive director. “Past practices will no longer suffice in today's world. The region must xvork together to embrace change, must act immediately to institute proven strate­ gics, and must be selfless and xvork together,” Ooms said. Interested individuals can access any of the reports by visiting www. urhansiudics.org Wilkes Confers 600 Degrees at 58th Annual Spring Commencement President Gilmour conferred 264 bachelors, 269 masters and 67 Pharm. D. degrees during the university's 5Sth Annual Spring Commencement held May 21,2005. The degrees were pre­ sented to 597 graduates, the university's largest graduating class in more than 10 years. The outdoor ceremony took place on the Fenner Quadrangle in the bean of campus. More than 3.500 graduates, faculty, and guests were in attendance. Environmental advocate, attorney, and political activist Robert E Kennedy. Jr. delivered the keynote address tided. “Our Environmental Destiny.” In his address, a transcript of which is ax-ailable on the Wilkes website, Kennedy delivered a powerful and shocking report on the state of die environment. “One out of every six American women now has so much mercury in her womb (hat her children are at autism. blindness, menial retaidaticn. heart. liver, and kidney disease. I have so much mercury in my body—I gc-t my levels tested recently-—just from eating fish. my levels are double the levels that EPA considers safe.Following the address, Wilkes pre­ sented Kennedy with a Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa. The university awarded two gradu­ ates for outstanding academic and personal achievements. Lindsev Wotanis. of Dickson City received the Alumni Award for Leadership, which is given by the Wilkes University Alumni Association to the graduate who has made the strongest contribu­ tion to student life and the activities program of the university. She gradu­ ated summa cum laude xxith a B. in communication studies and a minor in business and will pursue a master's degree in rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. 7 �I oftcampus ONcampus I • Dave Russo ’93 live comedy • Tailgate tent (back by popular demand) • Kids’ carnival • Reunions for classes in years ending in “0” and ‘'5" ASHLEEN AND NEIL GERWAL PERFORM THE PUNJABI DANCE DURING WILKES' ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOW. During her career at Wilkes, Woianis served as staff writer, features editor, and managing editor of The Beacon. She also served on the executive board of Zebra Communications, Wilkes' student­ run public relations agency, and on the student government executive board, as commuter council president. She was co-coordinator of the Tom Bigler Journalism Conference for area high school students and was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta, the communications honor society. Wotanis and Kristopher Smith of Wilkes-Barre were presented with the Mabel Scott Wandell and Sterling Leroy Wandell Award for attaining the highest grade point average (GPA) in their four-year career at Wilkes. Wotanis attained a 3.97 GPA and Smith attained a 3.95 GPA. Smith earned a bachelor of science degree summa cum laude with a major in computer science and a minor in art. He has worked on campus in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) center and used his computer science and an skills to design an animated logo used to represent the signature undergraduate experience at Wilkes. Smith also served as president of the 8 math and computer science club. In a separate ceremony following commencement two Wilkes stu­ dents were commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the United States Air Force. Joshua Hall from Douglasville, Pa., received a B.S. in mechanical engineering. He has been selected as a developmental engineer in Cape Canaveral, Florida. James Lemoncelli received a B.S. in mechanical engineer­ ing. He has been selected as a civil engineer at Goodfellow Air Force Base in Texas. Worldwide Style The Wilkes community celebrated its diversity April 9 during the annual International Fashion Show, organized by the Multicultural Student Coalition and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Alumni, staff, faculty, and students were invited to contribute clothing from the countries of their ethnic background, as well as fashions from the local community. “It’s a fun event to leant about differ­ ent cultures in an open, friendly envi­ ronment," said Andita Parker-Lloyd '96, coordinator of multicultural affairs. Among the fashions modeled in the ballroom of the Henry Student Center were ensembles from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as urban wear, tropical wear, and Wilkes wear. During breaks in the show, students performed Indian, tap. belly, break, and African dances that related to some of the fashions. The free event ended with samples of ethnic foods. Next year's International Fashion Show will be April 8. Wilkes University Prepares for Homecoming Mark your calendar now for Homecoming 2005, Sept. 23-25! “We have so much planned that you won’t want to miss this great weekend for visiting old friends and making new ones,” said Michelle Diskin ’95, associate director of alumni relations. Here is what’s in store: • Alumni golf tournament (and clambake!) • BUJC ladies’luncheon ■ “Wilkes in the Woods” Happy Hour • Leant about the university’s new mentoring program and the new Wilkes brand ■ President’s Breakfast honoring the class of 1955 and Ancestral Colonels • Continuing and graduate education short courses • Reunion at Evans Under the Stars Wilkes welcomes all alumni (and their families) back to campus for a host of events during this week­ end. Class reunion letters and the Homecoming brochure are in the mail. If you missed last year, browse our photo gallery at www.wilkcs.edu/alunini/ homccoming/photos04.aspThe Alumni Association sponsors Homecoming, and many alumni, staff, and student volunteers work hard to make this a great event. If you have questions, contact your alumni office at 1-800-945-5378 or alumni@willics.edu. Wilkes Sponsors Forums to Gauge Support for Arts Center With the adoption of Wilkes University’s master plan and the revital­ ization of Wilkes-Barre well underway there is reason to believe the future of both the universit}' and city is bright. Adding to that optimism is another promising project under consider­ ation—the establishment of a non­ profit arts and cultural center in downtown Wilkes-Barre. This project recently received the green light from a firm retained to gauge whether enough support existed to make the project successful. Wilkes and the Cultural Council of Luzerne County (CCLC) sponsored two days of community forums to dis­ cuss the establishment of a venue for smaller scale dance, theatre and musi­ cal performances that would accom­ modate anywhere from 50 people in a cafe-style setting to as many as 300 with theatre-style seating. The forum was led by Artspace, the nations leading non-profit real estate developer and consultant for the arts. The Minneapolis-based organization recently reported that regional sup­ port exists to back an art and cultural center downtown, said Shelly Pearce, chairperson of the CCLC and direc­ tor of the Conservatory at Wilkes University. “Wilkes and the Cultural Council envision the development of a vibrant and diverse arts center which would become a meeting place for commu­ nity members of all ages and back­ grounds to appreciate the arts and all artistic media,” said Pearce. The center would also include gal­ lery space for the exhibition of largescale visual arts, as well as an intimate space for student and amateur art­ work. Space for community meetings, arts instruction of all kinds, a cafe, a gift shop, and possibly for various nonprofit organizations to lease would also be included. While new construction is also a possibility, several locations, includ­ ing the Sterling Hotel Annex, the Wachovia building on West Market Street, the Irem Temple building on Nonh Main Street, and the Studio Cafe building on Public Square, are being considered as possible locations for the proposed arts center. Admission Numbers Tell Story of Growth Full-time undergraduate enrollment continues io be strong, with more than 2,700 freshmen applications (up over 40 percent in three years) and nearly 500 transfer applications received for the fall 2005 semester. For the fifth consecutive year, an expanding appli­ cant pool has led to a decline in the percentage of students admitted. Students from a larger region are attracted to Wilkes. This year, one out of four freshmen reside out-of-state, up 7 percent from 2004. While enroll­ ments from northeastern Pennsylvania remain strong, residents outside the region are growing dramatically—from 84 two years ago to 128 this year. As a result, the percentage and number of students residing in campus-operated housing is growing, too. Typically, 70 percent of freshmen reside on campus (with commuting students accounting for the remaining 30 per­ cent). This year 79 percent will live on campus, where housing has been increased to accommodate almost 1,000 students. The sciences continue to lead the enrollment growth, but interest in other majors also remains strong. Nursing applications have grown from 76 in 2002 to 210 this year, while enrollees have grown from 18 to 52 in the same period. Applications and enrollments in biology, biochemistry, and chemistry are soaring. Interest in the pharmacy guaranteed seat program has grown to such a level that a significant wait list exists for applicants. In other majors, applica­ tions over the last four years have also risen: 38 percent in engineering. 47 percent in business, 48 percent in communications, 79 percent in crimi­ nology, and 126 percent in English. It is expected that the recent addi­ tions of special education certification and new majors in entrepreneurship, integrative media, and pharmaceutical science will help ensure strong and steady enrollments into the future. Ill 9 �/ l<= international STUDENTS STEP INSIDE THE MAIN GATE AT AUSCHWITZ. WHILE VISITING BEKLJ.J, STUDENTS POSE ATA REFURBISHED COURTYARD THAT ONCE WAS USED AS HORSE STABLES. Students Visit Sites from Holocaust BY ELIZABETH ALLES '03 M'05 TUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN Wilkes University’s Alternative Spring Break JI program traveled over­ seas this year to Berlin, Germany, and Oswiedm, Poland, the site of the infamous Nazi con­ centration camp, Auschwitz. The trip, planned by the global senice organization, Amizade, was to include service work on the concentration camp and discussions with Holocaust survivors. Due to inclement weather and frozen ground conditions, the stu­ dents were unable to complete the ser­ vice work but instead were involved in an educational and explorative trip through Germany and Poland. ralfc- 10 In Berlin, students toured the site of the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate, the most well-known landmark in Berlin and the symbol of the reuni­ fication of the city. Students were able to gain a sense of what Germany was like before, during, and after World War II and the importance of a united city The group also toured the Allied Museum, where they learned about the role of the Allied Powers during the war and separation of Germany. Students viewed the Wannsee Mansion, where Hitlers men made the final decision to use the Holocaust. During their tour, they learned that Hitler was not present at the confer­ ence and that he did not sign off on HALINA BIRENBAUM, A SURVIVOR OF AUSCHWITZ AND NOW A CELEBRATED AUTHOR AND POET, SHARED HER STORY WITH THE STUDENTS. BIRENBAUM SIGNED HER BOOK, "HOPE DIES LAST." any of the documents issuing die use of the Holocaust. From Berlin, the students traveled by train to Oswiccim, Poland to visit Auschwitz and the Nazi death camp, Birkenau. Here they saw the train tracks that brought prisoners to the camps and the buildings and cham­ bers where they were kept. Dressed in warm clothes, the students were horrified to think of prisoners in these buildings for numerous weeks and months with nothing to keep them warm from the harsh winters of Poland. Speaking with Halina Birenbaum, an Auschwitz prisoner for two years, helped the students to understand the cruelties that occurred during this horrible time in history. Kevin Gaughenbaugh, coor­ dinator of campus interfaith, noted, “This trip was eye-opening because this event didn’t happen hundreds of years ago; it is part of our very' recent history. We can’t ever allow anything like this to happen again.” When the students weren’t louring museums or landmarks, they walked through the towns, spoke with die local inhabitants, and learned about the culture. They dined in German and Polish restaurants and shopped in the many stores throughout the area. The abundance of people speak­ ing English amazed the students as did their friendly attitude toward Americans. Even though the weather was cold and the sendee project was cancelled, students gained a better understanding of another part of the globe as well as a very important part of history. [I I Wilkes Explores Relationship with Punjabi University WILKES UNIVERSITY RECENTLY SIGNED MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING TO EXPLORE IN DEPTH A RELATIONSHIP WITH PUNJABI UNIVERSITY, PATIALA, INDIA. THE AREAS OF POSSIBLE COLLABORATION AND EXCHANGE INCLUDE BUSINESS, PHARMACY, ENGINEER­ ING, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION. SEATED FROM LEFT ARE: PRESIDENT GILMOUR, JAY S. SIDHU M'73, WILKES TRUSTEE; SWARN SINGH SOPARI, VICE CHANCELLOR, PUNJABI UNIVERSITY. STANDING FROM LEFT ARE: DR. BALTEJ SINGH MANN, PROFESSOR INCHARGE. DR. RAJINDER GILL, SENIOR LECTURER IN MUSIC, AND DR. JODH SINGH.. PROFESSOR OF SIKH RELIGION FROM PUNJABI UNIVERSITY. 11 �spoRTspage IB SEATED (L TO R- JASON SMITH. COCAPTAIN OF THE 1993 FOOTBALL TEAM: DORIS SARACINO. REPRESENTING INDUCTEE ROSE IHALLETI WILLIAMS; ADDY MALATESTA, REPRESENTING INDUCTEE TONI FARINELLA; AND MIKE MCCREE, CO-CAPTAIN OF THE 1993 FOOTBALL TEAM. STANDING (L TO R): JOE DEMELFL HEAD COACH OF THE 1993 FOOTBALL TEAM; ALAN ZELLNER. REPRESENTING INDUCTEE ALAIN ARNOULD INDUCTEE JACK BRABANT; INDUCTEE JAKE COLE; BRIAN GRYBOSKI, REPRESENTING INDUCTEE KEVIN GRYBOSKI; AND INDUCTEE BILL NOONE. Seven Individuals and One Team Inducted in Hall of Fame BY JOHN SE1TZ1NGER ■ NOUCTION INTO THE ATHLETICS HALL OF ■ Fame is a grand accomplishment for ■ Wilkes University’s former student■ athletes. These alumni are saluted for their accomplishments not only on the field or court, but off them as well. They are chosen not only for what they did as students, but who they' are now. A formal induction ceremony is held each year, during which the alumni are presented with a plaque commemorat­ ing this feat. A second, identical plaque is mounted on a wall in the Hall of Fame Room (214) of the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center on South Franklin Street. The 13th class was inducted into the Wilkes University Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday, June 4th, on the Wilkes campus. Members of the class of 2005 includ­ ed wrestling standout Alain Amould 12 ’73; basketball star John Brabant ’76; football star Jacob Cole ’95; field hock­ ey standout Toni Farinella ’94; base­ ball star Kevin Gryboski ’95; baseball standout William Noone ’95; women's basketball and field hockey star Rose (Hallet) Williams ’65; and the MAC champion 1993 football team. The Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1993 to honor those players, coaches, and other non-participating individuals who have made outstanding contribu­ tions to athletics at Bucknell Junior College, Wilkes College, and Wilkes University. Alain Arnould '73 Amould was a four-year standout performer on the wrestling mat for Wilkes. During that time he helped the Colonels capture four Middle Atlantic Conference championships. During his four seasons on the mat the Colonels posted a dual match record of 45-5, including a perfect 13-0 mark during the 1970-71 campaign. Wrestling in the heavyweight class, Amould fashioned a career dual match record of 34-4-3. His .866 winning per­ centage ranks 14th all-time at Wilkes. Amould saved his best performances for the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships, where he claimed three individual crowns. In 1971, Amould became the first Wilkes heavy­ weight to eam All-America honors after finishing fourth at the NCAA College Division Championship. During that NCAA Championship, he also earned the award for the most pins in the least time after winning five matches by fall in less than 19 minutes. John Brabant '76 Brabant was a standout performer on rhe basketball court for the Wilkes hoops squad from 1972 through 1976. During that time he established him­ self as one of the premier scorers and rebounders in Colonels history. A three-time All-Middle Atlantic Conference selection, Brabant amassed 1,407 points during his four seasons, good for seventh place on the all-time scoring list at Wilkes. He also ranks fourth on the all-time rebounding list for the Colonels after snagging 805 boards. Brabant led Wilkes to an overall record of 57-40 during his career. As a junior he helped the Blue and Gold fashion an overall record of 19—6, which included berths in both the Middle Atlantic Conference and Eastern College Athletic Conference playoffs. It marked the first playoff appearance for the Colonels since the 1958 season. Jacob Cole '95 Cole was a four-year member of the Wilkes football team from 1991 through 1994. During that time he helped the Colonels win the Middle Atlantic Conference title in 1993 and the Eastern College Athletic Conference Southeast crown in 1994. A standout on defense for the Colonels, Cole amassed 190 tackles during his career, while also contrib­ uting 30 sacks, six forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries. During his junior season in 1993, Cole tied a Wilkes record by registering 14 sacks in only ten games. Cole was recognized for his out­ standing effort by being named to the All-Freedom League first team during his junior campaign. That same season he also earned first team All-Eastcm College Athletic Conference honors and was named to the Champion USA All-America first team and tire Don Hansen Football Gazette All-America second team. Cole continued to rack up the hon­ ors following his senior season. He was named to the All-Freedom League first team for the second consecutive year. Cole was also named a third team All-America by both the Football Gazette and the Division Ill Sports Information Directors. Toni Farinella '94 Farinella was a four-year standout for the Wilkes field hockey team from 1990 through 1993. During that span she helped the Lady Colonels post three winning seasons and amass 34 victones. Farinella began her career by scoring six goals during her freshman season, when Wilkes posted a record of 8-6-3. After scoring five goals and handing out one assist as a sophomore, she elevated her game as a junior and tal­ lied 11 goals and three assists during the squads 10-8 campaign. In 1993. Farinclla’s senior season, the Lady Colonels fashioned an over­ all record of 9-8-1 and claimed the Freedom League championship. She was named the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player after scoring 12 goals and dishing out one assist. Farinella, who ranks tied for fifth on the all-time scoring list at Wilkes with 34 tallies, was named to the All­ Freedom League first team as a senior. That same season she earned College Field Hockey Coaches Association (CFHCA) first team North Region All­ America honors, and was named to the CFHCA All-America third team. Kevin Gryboski '95 Gryboski was a four-year starter for the Wilkes baseball team. During that span the right-handed pitcher posted an overall record of 18-13 and had a solid 3.15 earned run average. Gryboski struck out 193 hitters in 205.1 innings of work on the mound. During the 1994 season Gryboski posted a 6-4 record with a team-leading 2.18 earned run average. He helped Wilkes claim the Middle Atlantic Conference baseball title, while also helping the Colonels eam an Eastern College Athletic Conference playoff berth. Gryboski was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 16th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, but opted to return to Wilkes for his senior season. Gryboski continued to impress the scouts during his senior season in 1995. He went 5-4 during the campaign with a 4.33 earned run average and tossed seven complete games. Gryboski, who owns the Wilkes career record with 22 complete games, was again drafted in die 16th round of the draft, but this time by the Seattle Mariners. Gryboski signed with Seattle and spent seven seasons in their minor league system before being traded to the Atlanta Braves in January’ of 2002. Since his arrival in Atlanta, Gryboski has been a mainstay' in their bullpen and has helped the Braves win three of their record 13 straight National League East titles. Gryboski has appeared in 201 games during his time in Atlanta and has post­ ed an 11—7 record with two saves and a 3.28 earned ran average. He has been even mote impressive in the post-season, where he has pitched in 13 games and has an outstanding 1.64 ERA. William Noone '95 Noone was a standout performer on the baseball diamond for Wilkes during each of his four seasons. A righthanded pitcher for the Colonels. Noone helped lead Wilkes to the 1994 Middle Atlantic Conference championship and 13 �i spoRTspage a berth in the Eastern College Athletic Conference playoffs. Noone was a two-time All-Freedom League and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference selection, while also earning Freedom League Most Valuable Player honors in 1994. During that campaign he fashioned a record of 7-0 and had a 3.95 earned run aver­ age. Noone also ranked 13th in the final NCAA Division III rankings after striking out an average of 10.7 hitters per game. During his career, Noone posted an overall record on the hill of 17—7. He had a 3.14 career earned run aver­ age and struck out 216 hitters in 195 innings of work. Noones outstanding effort at Wilkes attracted the attention of major league scouts. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 37th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft and spent lime in their minor league system. Rose (Hallet) Williams '65 A two-sport standout, Williams was one of the pioneers of women’s athlet­ ics at Wilkes during the early to mid 1960s. Williams excelled in both basket­ ball and field hockey during her Lady Colonels career. On the basketball coun Williams was a four-year letter winner. She helped lead a young program that began in 1961, just one year prior to Williams' arrival at Wilkes. Williams was also a standout per­ former on the field hockey team for the Lady Colonels. She earned three varsity letters in field hockey during her career and served as one of the teams captains. Her play on both the basketball court and field hockey pitch earned Williams the Wilkes Womens Athlete of the Year award in J 965. She was also the Letterwomen’s scholarship recipient in 1963 and served a.s the first 14 SARAH MILLER 'OS GREETS ALUMNI AND TEAMMATES AFTER BEING INTRODUCED PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SOFTBALL ALUMNI DAY CONTEST AGAINST ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE. president of the Letterwomen’s Club in both 1963 and 1964. 1993 Football Team The 1993 football team ranks as one of die best in Wilkes history. The Colonels, under the guidance of head coach Joe DeMelfi, fashioned a perfect regular season record of 10-0 and claimed the Middle Atlantic Conference championship. The squad was also die first Wilkes football team to earn a berth in the NCAA Division III Championship. The Colonels, who ended the y’ear ranked eighth nationally accord­ ing to Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, had plenty of stars to choose from both offensively' and defensively. The offense averaged 398.4 yards and 28.2 points per game, while the defense, which posted three shutout victories, surrendered a mere 207.6 yards and 7.3 points per contest. Wilkes had 11 players earn first team All-Freedom League honors. Players named on offense were center Brian Caloiaro, wide receiver Steve Endres, guard Brian Lipinski, quar­ terback Boo Perry, and running back Jason Smith. The defense was repre­ sented by ends Larry Trakes and Jake Cole, tackle Jason Feese, linebacker Mike McCree, and defensive back Ben McKeown. Kicker Joel O’Donnell was also selected to the first unit. Four Colonels, Perry, Endres, Lipinski, and Cole, were named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference team. Additionally, Cole was a first team honoree and Feese was a second team selection to the Champion USA All-America team. Feese was also named a first team All-American by Don Hansen’s Football Gazette, while Cole was named to the second unit. New Softball Field The 2005 softball season saw the pre­ miere of the Lady Colonels’ new softball stadium. Located at the Ralston Field Complex behind the football stadium, die field includes lighting for night games, a new scoreboard and press box, and many other amenities. “The softball complex represents the future of Wilkes athletics,” said Addy Malatesta, Director of Athletics. “We now have a state-of-the-art softball complex that will benefit Wilkes athletics for years to come.” In May, the 2005 Freedom Conference Softball Championship was held at the field. The LadyColonels boasted a 27-13 overall record in 2005, with a 9-5 conference record, which earned them the num­ ber 3 seed in the championship. 1*1 paint a picture for decades to come. �c.-..story ■ m W m B K w 1LKES UNIVERSITY HAS LOOKED INTO ITS CRYSTAL BALL AND SEEN THE t FUTURE. ITS A FUTURE THAT INCLUDES STRENGTHENING ACADEMIC > t PROGRAMS. BUILDING AN EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY CAMPUS. ENHANCING CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES. AND RENEWING THE W W PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE AND THE SURROUNDING REGION. THIS VISION FOR THE FUTURE IS OUTLINED IN AN AMBITIOUS MASTER PLAN DEVELOPED BY ADMINISTRATORS, FLANNERS, AND ARCHITECTS, WITH INPUT FROM FACULTY, STAFF, STUDENTS. AND COMMUNITY LEADERS. IT MAPS THE UNIVERSITY’S PHYSICAL GROWTH OVER THE NEXT 15 TO 20 YEARS AND IS GUIDED BY A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT FOCUSES ON ACHIEVING WILKES UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC MISSION. ALTHOUGH THE MASTER PLAN EXTENDS TO THE YEAR 2025, IT i I LEAVES PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ADAPTING TO CHANGES ALONG THE WAY, ACCORDING TO SCOTT BYERS, VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS. "WE'RE TALKING ABOUT A CONCEPTUAL PLAN, A LIVING PLAN THAT WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE AS WE WORK WITH THE CAMPUS. COMMUNITY, AND FRIENDS," HE SAID. "IT’S NOT A PLAN OF ANSWERS. ITS A PLAN OF STARTING POINTS." Working Together Because Wilkes University is an urban university; a major component of the master plan involves helping to revital­ ize downtown Wilkes-Barre for the benefit of students and residents alike. “We don't operate in a vacuum/' noted Byers. The plan acknowledges interde­ pendency and advocates for partner­ ships with the city of Wilkes-Barre, Kings College, Luzerne County, and private developers. The master plan, he explained, strives to answer the ques­ tion. “What must Wilkes University do to be really great at supporting on-campus learners and to be a good neighbor, citizen, and partner with the community?" Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton said city officials have worked together with representatives of Wilkes University and King's College to build a strong relationship while planning for “a true downtown atmosphere that will enhance the lifestyle of the college student.” For example, the university's master plan puts some operations downtown, which will encourage students and faculty to shop in stores, eat in restaurants, and patronize other downtown resources. “The Wilkes plan ties in well with city and county projects,” said Leighton, who discussed plans to build a new theater complex and a new labor and industry' building, to develop the riverfront, and to increase police levels for added safety. A More Beautiful Campus Overall, the master plan prepares Wilkes University to serve up to 3,000 full-time undergraduate students—a 33 percent increase from the current renovated, relocated, or sold, and new buildings will accommodate growth. The main campus quad will be com­ pleted, with view corridors providing visual connection from the quad to Riverfront Park. Residential quads will form neighborhoods at each end of campus, building on the concept of a green campus in an urban setting. A more pedestrian-friendly environment will be created, with cars on the outside and people on the inside. “We will create a campus that builds on the old framework, but it will be a greener and more beautiful campus,” said President Tim Gilmour. Though most construction and ren­ ovation projects will take place from 2006 to 2018, the campus community' and the community at large will sec results from the master plan beginning this summer. Three projects will kick off the 20-year plan: • The 40-year-old Dorothy Dickson Dane Center for the Performing Ans will receive an interior facelift and infrastructure renovation, begin­ ning this summer and scheduled to be completed in August 2006. The Dane Center will be an anchor for an arts district and for the south end of campus, complementing the Riverfront Park development. • Completion is also expected in August 2006 for major interior and exterior renovations to Chesapeake and Delaware residence halls. Built in the 1880s as a block of four houses with a common facade, the halls are among the university's old­ est buildings. The project includes transforming asphalt parking areas into green space and gardens. • The university hopes to begin moving into the recently purchased University Center on Main in January (see sidebar, page 19). Next on the agenda is a new health and sciences building, with con­ struction expected to begin in 2005. Departments for the sciences, engineer­ ing, pharmacy; and nursing, among others, currently housed in Stark Learning Center and Pearsall Hall, will relocate to the new building. Modem, high-tech labs and classrooms are included in the plan, alleviating the need for a costly renovation to Stark " It's not a plan of answers. It's a plan of starting points. SCOTT BYERS VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT OPERATIONS 17 J �1 covERStory covERStory Incoming Chairman of the Board of Trustees John R. Miller is ready to take action "We've done some really excellent work on our u « * JOHN R. MILLER strategies, master plan, and in creating a true Wilkes team," said Miller, a member of the board since 1999. "Now it's time to focus on executing." According to Miller, carrying through on the master plan is critical to "ensure a 'willed future' for Wilkes." The physical aspects of the plan are also vital for the future of the entire community, he added. Another important item on Miller's agenda is making mentoring a part of the structure of a Wilkes education (see related story on page 20). "We at Wilkes have always had a culture of mentoring," he said. "Now we need to take that to a new level to help our students achieve their future." Miller also said Wilkes must commit to developing the university mission, vision, and values statement. He said the leadership team will carefully refine it before rolling it out later this year. The new statement will, Miller emphasized, "drive the execution of the university's master and strategic plans." The former vice chairman of the board of trustees. Miller serves on the Audit, Executive, and Finance & Support Operations board commit­ tees and on the Strategic Long-Range Planning subcommittee. A Wilkes and providing for future flexibility The Wilkes Master Plan also includes the following long-term projects, which are scheduled to begin after 2010: • Demolishing the original wings of Stark and renovating the freestand­ ing, northeast portion for growing programs in integrative media, communications, and business. The renovated building will house class­ rooms as well as a television studio, radio station, and the student public relations firm and newspaper. • Renovating the remaining front of Stark Hall, along South River Street, for student residence suites. • Improving athletic fields by partnering with the city and expanding into Kirby Park, laying artificial turf and expanding both the Munson Field House and the Marts Center. • Renovating the Annette Evans Alumni House, which dates to 1928. alumnus and resident of Rye, N.Y., he is a leading national authority on concentrate on ’how we make Wilkes a great University.’ ” The revised strategic plan calls for the university to build a great insti­ tutional brand, develop a world-class support environment, and build insti­ tutional financial and alumni strength, Gilmour emphasized. The following steps are necessary' to accomplish those goals: • Design and implement a university­ wide mentoring system (see related story on page 20). • Develop lean, customer-focused support operations. • Implement the master plan. • Work with the city and county to create a supportive environment. • Develop and implement a strategy' to create a world-class alumni organization. • Initiate a five-year, S50-S60 million capital campaign, following on the success of the $31 million campaign completed in 2001. (A feasibility study for the campaign will probably begin in January, Gilmour said.) “The real key for us, looking forward, is to execute the strategic plan," Gilmour said, noting that a superb leadership team stands ready to do just that “If we are successful, we wall be a significandy changed institution—one diat has a chance to make a real difference in what higher education is all about" I* I From Call Center to University Center on Main government accountability and management, having chaired the 1st The Strategy At a recent news conference Mayor ing gives Wilkes the room we need to Annual World Competitive Cities Congress. He recently retired after 35 Underlying die master plan is die updated strategic plan adopted by trustees at tlieir June meeting. The original “Vision 2010” strategic plan was developed in 2001 and 2002 and set goals to be achieved by 2010. “We did very well in terms of mov­ ing on the goals,” President Gilmour reported. For example, in fall 2004 the university surpassed the 2,200-student on-campus enrollment goal that had been set for 2010. As a result of this performance, the trustees and admin­ istration revised the strategic plan and decided to “shoot higher.” “Instead of focusing on how to turn the organization around, we can Tom Leighton and President Tim offer more and better services to our Gilmour announced the university's students, helps the city to revitalize the including $1 million in annual debt ser­ intent to purchase the former call center business district with a stable partner, vice, insurance, utility, and maintenance and adjacent parking garage on South and makes us a greener, more pedes­ costs. Wilkes' presence on Main Street Main Street. Wilkes renamed the build­ trian campus," Gilmour said. provides stability—and a substantial years at the international accounting and tax firm KPMG LLP, where he was a partner and vice chairman. Miller serves on the board of trust­ ees of the Osborn Retirement Community. He is also a trustee of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine and a vestryman of the Parish of Trinity Church in Nev/ York City. 18 LEFT: WILKES PURCHASED THE 80,000SQUARE FOOT CALL CENTER AND ADJACENT 550-SPACE PARKING GARAGE FROM THE CITY OF WILKES-BARRE. BOTTOM: PRESIDENT GILMOUR ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY ’S PURCHASE AND MASTER PLAN DURING A NEWS CONFERENCE. ing University Center on Main. Wilkes plans to spend an addi­ For the city, the agreement will free up $7 million in debt service payments, increase in foot traffic to local busi­ tional S1.9 million renovating University nesses. The 550-space parking garage the city's Redevelopment Authority Center on Main (UCOM) to provide new will help hundreds of students and fac­ for $7.9 million—a deal both city and space for student services and athletic ulty integrate with the business district. university officials said will re-orient the and recreational activities, office opera­ Wilkes plans to relocate its public safety university's campus and breathe new tions, classrooms for graduate pro­ grams, and consolidated administrative unit to the first floor of the Park and services. UCOM will also re-orient the added security. Wilkes purchased the facilities from life into the business district. "This is what I mean when I say I believe in Wilkes-Barre," said Leighton. Good things are happening. Wilkes Lock South parking garage to provide campus east and west towards the river and business district—a major recom­ University is a great partner." mendation of the university's master For Wilkes, the agreement is the first major step in implementing its new food service provider in the Main Street 20-year master plan. "This new build- storefront area. plan. Wilkes is also exploring locating a 19 �MENTORING impact career decisions by exchanging information, developing professional contacts, and sharing personal experi­ ences. Students would be able to dis­ DEAN OF THE JAY S. SIDHU SCHOOL OF BUSINESS^AND^LEADERSHIP cover career options, explore various fields of study, experience jobs first­ on the phone several limes before More Will Benefit hand, learn about possible internship meeting in person to discuss how Carroll said the pool of potential men­ opportunities, and build meaningful, Jones runs his business. “He gave me tors is expanding, thanks to the work long-term relationships. a lot of great information that I didn't of people in the alumni relations office. know before,” Lange said. From the More than 140 alumni in a variety of coordinator for the Sidhu School and mentor’s perspective, Jones said the relationship gave him the opportu­ more have expressed an interest via the a member of the alumni associations nity to reflect on his career path and Alumni Mentor Interest Form available mentoring committee, said that the to give back to a university that “has on the web at www.ivilltes.edu/alumni. mentor-student relationship varied been very good for me” (and for son Interested mentors can also fill out the from pair to pair. “It really depended Matthew, a current Wilkes student). reply card in this issue. “I think one of on where the students were in their As a result of the pilot program, the things that any mentor relationship careers,” he said. For example, juniors the Sidhu School decided to imple­ affords mentors is the confinnation dial Matthew Sow'cik ’00, Personal and Professional Development (PPD) DR. JEFFREY ALVES AND DANIELLE NAMIOTKA '06 DISCUSS SiRATEGY FOR A STUDENTS IN FREE ENTERPRISE (SIFEI PRESENTATION. The Power of Mentoring BY TRACEY M. DOOMS Success^ ilot program shows that mentoring can make- a difference for Wiikes students. fields have already signed up, and might focus on preparing for their job ment mentoring on a larger, struc­ what they’re doing is valued and valu­ search by getting resume and letter- tured scale, incorporating it into the able,” she added. wTiting tips, w'hile seniors are more one-credit (PPD) course, according interested in the networking that to Sowcik. Every PPD student will be maintaining a connection with might lead to a job. guaranteed a mentor during the soph­ alumni. “Mentors traditionally feel Alumni association board of direc­ tors member Garfield Jones ’72, vice president of Wilkes-Barre-based The university' also benefits from omore year, including the 70 students a very strong relationship with any who are taking the class in 2005-06. institution that allows them to inter­ Browme noted that the value of the act at that level,” Carroll continued. VER THE YEARS, MANY ence. In a year or two, there will be Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Comfort Designs, w'as paired with mentoring program will go beyond “Alumni who enjoy being mentors Wilkes students have university-wide mentoring programs Leadership, was eager for his school Angela Lange, who was about to the information students receive from may go on to become involved with benefited from informal in place that permeate the culture.” to run a pilot program. “In the Sidhu graduate with a degree in business. their mentors during the PPD course. the university' in other ways, such as Lange had a very specific career goal: In addition, students will learn how to attending events and contributing to become a buyer in a retail chain be mentees and mentors and how to financially. I’m hoping we’ll build the small, organized mentoring programs University mentoring program was School in particular, with its commit­ ment to nurturing a skill set for leader­ in biology pharmacy, nursing, and initiated in fall 2003, when the alumni ship, mentoring is very important, or department store in the Phoenix, netw'ork—skills they can use through­ program so that students who are other areas. Now the university is association’s mentoring commit­ Browne said. Business faculty recommended out their careers, he said. mentored will become mentors w’hen tee proposed a conduit for alumni Arizona, area. Jones had never held that particular job, but he was able cementing that process through a new, top students to participate in the pilot, and eight students were paired to help Lange network with three depend on the skills of both parties in representatives from his furniture that relationship, the give and take," sion for Carroll, and she’s excited company who “gave her a leg up" on the dynamic world of retailing. He Browne explained. “The mentor needs about the potential for a university­ to be good and wise and insightful. wide mentoring program at Wilkes. also put her in touch with his former The person receiving the mentoring needs to be open, willing to reach out, “One of die best aspects of our institu­ capable of integrating the guidance he ni and students,” she said. “We really or she is receiving.” Wilkes students have some magic going on.” Ill mentoring and from campus-wide program. The first part of the Wilkes to share their life and professional “The university recognizes that one experiences with current students of the hallmarks of a Wilkes education and other alumni. A study showed carefully with mentors in the spring that both students and alumni were of 2005, explained Colleen (Gries) Sandra Carroll, executive director of interested, said Michelle Diskin ’95, Gallagher ’81, alumni association alumni relations. “Being so intentional associate director of alumni relations board of directors and mentoring about it and acknowledging it as one and committee member. committee member. The goal was not to be a job place­ is the mentoring relationship," said of the key aspects of a Wilkes educa­ In February 2004, the mentor­ tion makes us stand out from other ing team met with the university’s ment or referral service, but rather institutions, where mentoring is just a four deans to present a conceptual to provide career networking oppor byproduct of the educational experi­ design. Dr. Paul Browne, dean of the tunities and help students make bet Wilkes roommate, John Holland 74, whose daughter-in-law works in Arizona retailing. Despite busy' schedules, Lange and Jones were able to talk via email and “Effective mentoring relationships they graduate," she said. Mentoring has always been a pas­ tion is the relationship between alum­ will learn how’ to do just dial as part of the mentoring program. 21 20 2 �iNmemoriam CLAssnotes Christine Mayo is an adjunct professor With a Wilkes Life Income Plan You WiU Win Michael Supczenshi is the director of laboratory services for Berwick Hospital Christine resides in Conway, Ark. Center. Michael resides in Trucksville, with her husband, George, and son, Pa. with his wife, Theresa, and two Eamonn. children, Melissa and Michael. 1976 Thais exactly what Joseph J. Savitz ’48, Wilkes alumnus and trustee emeritus, is doing by making a Wilkes charitable gift annuity to endow a scholarship for a worthy student REMEMBERING: Dr. Johnyne Supulski '70, a selfless caregiver 1980 John Brabant was inducted into the Cltarles Hagen works at the Syracuse “I had some stocks that were paying very little in dividends, but the capital gains tax on selling them would have been quite substantial I realized as a gratefid alumnus that creating a charitable gift annuity with Wilkes would be a win for my family and providefor Wilkes’future. ” Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Research Corporation, where he tests New Hampshire, died December 6,2004, Fame. (For full story, page 12.) information fusion systems for the following a yearlong battle with cancer. Advantages of a Wilkes Gift Annuity include lifetime payments at attractive rales, plus significant tax benefits for your charitable contribution. Bill Goldsworthy is a licensed agent at children, Raymond, Katherine, and Lee helping others, she worked as an Rothstein Inc. Realtors. Bill resides in Ann. He resides in Rome, N.Y. emergency room physician until her United States Air Force. He has three West Pittston, Pa. Sample Rates, Effective Jan 1,2005 Age 65 — 6%, Age 75 — 7.1%, Age 85 — 9.5% The Wilkes Legacy Society, Wilkes University, 1-800-WILKES-U Joe Savitz. a special friend who is thinking of Wilkes' Future Johnyne Supulski, MD, of Goffstown, Drawn to medicine as a way of illness and brought comfort to the Patricia (Lupe) Stoudt is the music sick and lonely through her work as a Noel Jorgensen is the vice president director chair and drama director at Eucharistic minister. of marketing and public relations for Mariner High School, Cape Coral, Fla. Doherty Enterprises, Allendale, NJ. Patricia resides in North Fort Meyers, Noel resides in Emerson, N.J. Fla. with her husband, Bill. The couple making sure that she contributed to her has two sons, Tim and Nathan. community," said her daughter, Kristen “My mother was an extremely grace­ ful and strong person who lived her life 1964 1969 with her husband, Patrick, and two 1977 Arthur Trevclhan M’68 is the director Will Hooper retired from Albion High children, Abby and Jamie. Jacqueline (Reinhard) Ott is an inde­ Shepard Willner is an emergency of Nationwide Insurance. Columbus, School. Albion, N.Y., where he was a pendent beauty consultant with Mary' management specialist with the Federal Ohio. Arthur resides in Westerville, teacher and principal for 34 years. Will Joanne Schoonover retired from the Kay Inc. Jacqueline resides in Mt Emergency Management Agency, Dr. Joseph R. Elechko '70, was left inca­ Ohio with his wife, Cheryl. resides in Rochester, N.Y. with his wife, United States Air Force after 25 years of Laurel, N.J. with her husband, Steven. Washington, D.C. Shepard resides pacitated by a stroke eleven years ago, Carol. They have a son, Marc. sendee. Joanne is a strategic planner for in Arlington, Va. she won a bitter legal battle to ensure 1965 defense company, Raytheon. Donald Ungcniah is the vice president Phillip Howe is the president of for MWH Global, Inc., Broomfield, die Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Elechko. "She was selfless. Her life was all about community." And her family. When her husband. her husband's medical care. "Her family Karen Sychowshi Rogowicz married Joseph Dussinger. Karen is a marketing 1981 meant everything to her," said longtime 1973 manager for Mericle Commercial Real Paul Kanner M’87 is a human relations friend Jean Ste Marie. 'The faithfulness Colo. Donald resides in Litdcton, Colo, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Arlain Aniould was inducted into the Estate, Wilkes-Barre. They reside in representative for the Pennsylvania she had to her husband—that's a beauti­ with his wife, Marie. The couple has Public Accountants. Phillip is the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Tunkhannock, Pa. Human Relations Commission. Paul ful thing. She visited him every day in two children, David and Joseph. owner and principal of Prospective Fame. (For full story; page 12.) resides in Harrisburg, Pa. the nursing home." Scott Bell is a production manager Louis Zack, Jr. M’86 is the chief finan­ children Kristen, Jennifer, Peter, and 1979 Consulting, Allentown, Pa. John Wasileski is the associate vice presi­ Debbie (Boyer) Webster retired from She is survived by her husband, by dent of information technology at the 1970 teaching special education after 30 for Jenisys Engineered Products, Inc., cial officer for the Clarks Summit State Jonathan, all of New Hampshire, and University of Memphis, in Tenn. John Brent Spencer is the chair of the years. She resides in Reeders, Pa. with Wilkes-Barre. Scott resides in West resides in Germantown, Tenn. English department and co-director her husband, Steve. Wyoming, Pa. with his wife, Judith, Hospital, Clarks Summit, Pa. Louis resides in Dupont, Pa. with his wife, Wyoming, Pennsylvania. and four children, Ian, Scott, Kyle, Joanne ’86, and daughter, Kira. Rose (Hallet) Williams was inducted University, Omaha, Neb. Brent resides into the Wilkes University Athletics in Denton, Neb. with his wife, Jonis. of the graduate program at Creighton Hall of Fame. (For full story, page 12.) 1972 1974 ‘Information supplied by The Union 1982 Jennifer Anderson is president of the family business Davis Ace Hardware in Frank McGrady was honored for Alan Wiritman is die vice president Davis, Calif. She resides in El Macero, 25 years of service to the American Cancer Society. Frank serves as the of claim operations for Travelers Calif, with her husband, William Fleeman, and their two children, chief operating officer of the American Allen, Texas with his wife, Cindy, and of the medical staff for the Wyoming resource manager for Bradley Aram Rose and White, LLP, Birmingham, Ala. Cancer Society; two children, Corey and Brittany. Valley Health Care System. Andrew and Alina. Judith resides in Mountain Brook, Ala. Di: David Greenwald is the president by a brother, Joseph Supulski of West Leader (Manchester, NH). and Steven. Judith (Greenstein) Davis is the human 1966 22 at the University of Central Arkansas. Insurance, Dallas, Texas. Alan resides in 23 �cLASsnotes 1983 Karen Knelly M’95 is the account­ ing manager for CTS1, LLC, Dallas, Pa. Karen resides in Swoyersville, Pa. with her husband, Gene, and two sons, Robert and lan. Dale Scanlon owns his own dental practice in Exton, Pa. Dale resides in West Chester, Pa. with his wife, Laura, and two daughters, Cayley and Eilyse. A PICTURE IS WORTH A 1,000 WORDS! Show everyone how good the years have been to you! Alumni, we need pictures of your special occasions—weddings, babies, reunions! Help us make your Class Notes fresh and interesting by emailing us your scanned photos (jpeg files minimum 300 dpi). Please keep us up to date on your home and work addresses, email address, and phone numbers, plus all the news about your career, your accomplishments, and your interests. We’d love to see the family, friends, and fun! in Paymaster Payroll Services, Garden City, N.Y. 1984 Susan Kaskoun is a programming specialist with Alliance Healthcare Information. She earned her bachelor of science in computer information science from Gwynedd-Mercy College. She resides in Warrington, Pa. with her husband, Anthony. The couple has two sons, Chris and Daniel. Anthony Kubasek is the director of instrumental music at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Kingston, Pa. Anthony earned his master of arts in music education from Marywood University, Scranton, Pa. He resides in Mocanaqua, Pa. Lisa Warden is a chemist with Hewlett Packard and Oregon State University. Lisa recendy had two patents issued. She resides in Corvallis, Oregon. 1985 Marianne (Scicchitano) Rexer was appointed full professor at Wilkes University, where she is also chair of the business and accounting pro­ grams in the Jay’S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. She resides in Mountaintop, Pa. with her husband, Chris ’85, and three children, Tim, Meagan, and Ken. Robert Unrath is the corporate cash manager for Maher Terminals, Inc., Berkeley Heights, NJ. Robert is council president for Denville, N.J. He resides in Denville with his wife, Donna, and two children, Matthew and Melissa. Kurt Tietjen owns a controlling interest 24 Stacey (Baldwin) Piotrowski resides in Midlothian, Virginia with her hus­ band, Paul, and three children, Allison, Kaitlyn, and Benjamin. Kimberly (Seward) Scott is the lead medical technologist for Kindred Hospital. Kimberly resides in Kernersville, N.C. with her husband, Ronald, and child, Casey. 1988 1990 Marcie (Kreinces) Bono and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of their son, Nicholas Richard, on March 3, 2005. They reside in Hamilton, N.J. with their daughter, Courtney Elaine. Todd DeRosa M’93 is the owner of Aquatic Care Aquarium Service, Kingston, Pa. Todd resides in Kingston with his wife, Cindy, and daughter, Sara. Courtney McFarlane is the used car manager at Pompey Dodge, Kingston, Pa. and an independent financial plan­ ner for Metropolitan Life. He resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife, Diane ’88, and two children, Lydia and Aidan. David Post is chief of the special­ ist branch for the Air Force Reserve Command at Robins Air Force base, Ga. David was recendy promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. He resides is Kathleen, Ga. with his wife, Regina, and two children, David and Bethany. Jeff Steeber is an environmental staff engineer with UGI Development Company, Hunlock Creek, Pa. Jeff resides is Shickshinny, Pa. with his wife, Kelley, and three children, Jeffrey, Alexis, and Sarah. 1987 1989 Judy (Fitch) Guinosso was recently a contestant on VHl’s In Search of the Partridge Family. Allan Knox was recognized as rhe United States Air Force Rescue Coordination Center Officer Controller of the Year for 2004. Allan resides in Yorktown, Va. with his wife, Elizabeth, and two children, Mackenzie and Shawn. Tony DeCosmo is the marketing man­ ager for Grotto Pizza. Tony resides in Swoyersville, Pa. with his wife, Laura, and two children, JR and Katie. Andrew Morrell is the director of program continuity for WVIZ/PBS, They reside in Wilkes-Barre. 1992 Brian Carl is an optometrist with Weaver Eye Associates, Dallastown, Pa. Brian resides in Red Lion, Pa. with his wife, Wendy, and two children, Garrett and Allison. Funny Man's Comedic Career Takes Off David Russo '93 recently appeared as f a contestant on Wayne i £*** " II T Newton's reality show Mamin Michaels is an attorney with Baker and McKenzie, Zurich, Switzerland. Mamin is the president of the Central European Chapter of Syracuse University Alumni Association and completed his twoyear term as president of the American Club of Zurich. He resides in Zurich. "The Entertainer" on E! Entertainment Television. For a ten-week run in Sin City, he competed against nine other aspiring entertainers for a million-dollar contract. Known on the show as "The Wise Guy," Russo finished second, and, while he may not have nabbed the title "The Entertainer," Newton signed him Laura Shaderowjsky M.D. is a pediatrician for the Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Scranton, Pa. Laura resides in Moscow, Pa. with her husband, Paul, and son, Jonathan. to a contract. This representation Russo says is one step further in the business, as Newton and his team are managing his career and are in negations to secure him more show-biz opportunities. Michael Seeherman M’97 is the direc­ tor of the Harrison Career Institute, Philadelphia, Pa. Michael resides in Elkins Park, Pa. Diane (Fendrock) McFarlane is an income maintenance caseworker for the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare, Wilkes-Barre. She is attend­ ing the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa. for her master’s degree in school counseling. Diane resides in Wilkes-Barre with her husband, Courtney '90, and two children, Lydia and Aidan. 1986 Thomas Mollahan is a controller at Lincoln Park Care Center, Lincoln Park, NJ. Thomas resides in Boonton, N.J. with his wife, Micki, and four children, Madeline, Meghan, Caitlin, and Kelly. Doug McClure was profiled in the Poughkeepsie Journal for his work as an environmental engineer. Doug is employed by The Chazen Company. go 3 WCPN, Cleveland, Ohio. Andrew resides in Shaker Heights, Ohio with his wife, Michelle. 1991 Edward Kwak, Jr. and his wife, Amy, announce the birth of their first child, finan, on January’ 21, 2005. Edward is a carrier account manager for Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises. Danin Woodruff is the vice president of human resources at Intermetro Industries and Emerson Electronics. Darrin resides in Lewistown, Pa. with his wife, Lisa '90, and their child, Dallas. "Wayne has been a great mentor. It really pumps you up to see Wayne Newton laugh at you," he said. "This is the guy who was given his break by Jack Benny and Jackie Gleason, and now he's giving me mine." 1993 Albert Mueller II was named a Fulbright Scholar for the 2005-2006 academic year. Albert is an associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State University, Mont Alto, Pa. Albert resides in Fayetteville, Pa. with his wife, Lusinc, and his daughter, Helena. Russo currently lives in Las Vegas and regularly performs at Tropicana Casino's Comedy Stop. He also joined Newton on a USO tour and plans to kick off another college tour. While not exactly part of his college tour, Russo also is slated to per­ form at his alma mater, where he will be performing with another funny alumnus, Terri Granahan '93. "The positive reception I have gotten Jeffrey Myers is a technician for Lincoln Mercury’ of Kings Automall, Cincinnati, Ohio. from the Wilkes family has been fantas­ tic. I've gotten e-mails, calls, and a lot of support from old classmates." 1994 Toni Farinclla was inducted into the 25 �dAssnotes Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Amy (Nicroda) Machold and her hus­ received her master of science degree D C Jill resides in Columbia, Maryland Whirlpool Bath. He resides in Litde Fame. (For full story, page 12.) band, David, announce the birth of in nursing and business administration With her husband, Jonathan. Elm, Texas with his wife, Tricia. their first child, Anthony William, on from DeSales University, Allentown, Pa. Dawn Filipowicz M’96 is the senior access control and compliance March 16, 2005. They reside in Indian Trail, N.C. engineer for the Depository’ Trust jj Faddcn Eric Morinello is a supervising health scientist for the toxicology/risk assess­ and Clearing Corp. Dawn resides William Noone was inducted into the ment consulting company ChemRisk. in Euless, Texas with her husband, Wilkes University Athletics Hall of He resides in San Francisco, Calif. Michael. The couple has two daugh­ ters, Kimberly and Kenley. Fame. (For full story; page 12.) Dr. Susannah Stair married Jay Edward Christina Ortiz is a clinical social Holderer. Susannah is a physican Heather Mabin married Steven Kratzer. worker for the Department of Veteran in Easton, Pa. The couple resides in Heather is the owner of Lavender Rose, Affairs, East Orange, NJ. Christina Oreland, Pa. a fine gifts and accessories store. The resides in Hoboken, N.J. couple resides in Newtown, Pa. Heather Petnizelli is a voice faculty Joseph Ruane is a special projects for die United States Coast Guard, engineer for Smiths-Aerospace, Wilkes- Alexandria, Va. Angel resides in north­ ern Virginia. member at the American Musical Barre, and owns a home inspection business, The Bottom Line. He is pur­ N.Y. Heather also owns her own suing his master’s of business admin­ opera company. 1995 Jacob Cole was inducted into the specialist with Cendant Mobility; pany Rogers Athletics. He resides in Danbury; Conn. Boston, Mass, with his wife, Michele. 2000 Ronald A. Rittenmeyer 72 was recently appointed 1 n Maria Giunta earned her master of Marc Eakin is a physician assistant for executive vice president ! ■ of Service Delivery of EDS M business administration from the prison health services in Collegeville, Global Communications, a H University of Phoenix, Arizona. Maria Pa. Marc resides in Philadelphia, Pa. leading global technology is a therapeutic activities services work­ with his wife, Sarah (Becker) ’03. services company. Rittenmeyer oversees EDS's worldwide delivery operations Haven, Pa. She resides in Weatherly. Pa. Jason Evans is a producer for Paradise with her son, Roberto. Television Network, Lahaina, Hawaii. and capabilities. Rittenmeyer joined EDS from The Cypress Group, a private equity firm David Mrochko is director of imple­ Jennifer Gadomski received her master's mentation sendees at Sales Activity of science in nursing from Wilkes managing director responsible for all 1997 Management in King of Prussia, Pa. University. She resides in Plains, Pa. operating aspects of the company's S3.5 Dave resides in King of Prussia. with her fiance, Scott billion investment portfolio. Previously, 1999 Michael Krasulski authored an of Safety-Kleen, where he successfully istration at Wilkes’ Sidhu School of Paul Chimock is a mortgage loan origi­ Business and Leadership. He resides in nator at the First National Community Jenkins Township, Pa. with his wife, Bank. Paul resides in Duryea, Pa. with Jackie, and daughter, Jordyn. his wife, Meredith. Wilkes University Athletics Hall of based in New York, where he served as he was chairman, CEO and president Thomas Lavan is a senior studio tech­ article in theJournal of Interlibrary led the company's reorganization from nician with ESPN, Bristol, Conn. Tom Loan, “Document Delivery and Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Rittenmeyer has served as CEO and 1996 Ccojfrey Little is a project scientist resides in Bristol with his wife, Melissa, Electronic Reserve.” Michael resides in Andrew Carter is a senior environ­ with EA Engineering, Science and and son, Aiden. Philadelphia, Pa. Jesse Gross is a global environmental mental health and safety specialist Technology, Sparks, Md. Geoffrey engineer for Cadbury Schweppes. for Progress Energy’. Andrew resides resides in Bel Air, Md. with his wife, Nicole Metzger is a secondary' guid­ Sarah (Kraus) O’Donnell is a registered Burlington Northern Railroad. He also Jesse resides in Macungie, Pa. with his in King of Prussia, Pa. with his wife, Denise, and two children, Gavin ance counselor and varsity men’s and nurse for Crozer Keystone Health has held key executive positions at Frito- wife, Amy, and two children, Adam Linda, and two daughters, Kathleen and McKenzie. Systems. Sarah resides in Prospect Park, Lay and PepsiCo Foods International. and Jessica. and Lauren. women’s cross county coach at Pocono Mountain East High School. She resides in Effort, Pa. child, Brillianna. Fame. (For full story; page 12.) Meredith (Cabrey) Nascimento is a sales president of AmeriServe and RailTex and as president and COO of Ryder TRS and Pa. with her husband, Joseph, and Rittenmeyer has been a board mem­ ber of Safety-Kleen, Sterling Chemicals, AmeriServe, RailTex, Ryder TRS and Kevin Gryboski, relief pitcher for the Leanne Cole is a physical therapist with associate for fixed income sales com­ Texas Rangers, was inducted into the Olympic Physical Therapy, Renton, pany Cantor Fitzgerald. She resides in Colleen Smith is a physical therapist Jeffrey Reichl is a secondary’ guidance Merisel, among others. He currently Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Wash. Leanne resides in Snoqualmie, Conshohocken, Pa. with her husband. at Mercy Hospital in Scranton, Pa. She counselor and varsity assistant boy’s serves on the board of directors of the Fame. (For full story, page 12.) Wash, with her husband, Kenneth, and resides in Kingston, Pa. basketball coach at East Stroudsburg North Texas Kidney Association and is a Area High School North. He resides in trustee of Wilkes University. He earned a two children, Olivia and Tanner. Megan (Welliver) Kelly and her hus­ 1998 Denise (Schenibari) Collie is the owner Andrew Snyder M’03 is a teacher band, John, announce the birth of Tricia (Kirk) Eberhart resides in of United Marketing Solutions for and head wrestling coach at Pocono twins, Kacey and Connor, on February’ Coatesville, Pa. with her husband, Marin County. She and her husband, Mountain West High School. Andrew Holly (Fields) Schramm earned her 1, 2005. Megan is a physician assistant Steve, and her son, McKinley. Darren, reside in San Rafael, Calif. resides in Factoryville, Pa. with his master's in special education from wife, Sarah (Keisling) ’99, and their Marywood University, Scranton, Pa. Holly resides in Kirkwood, N.Y. with her with the Geisinger Medical Group, 26 Matthew Sumski is a client services er at die White Haven Center, White Angel Raymond is a software engineer and Dramatic Academy, New York, is a regional sales manager for football field equipment sales com­ Rittenmeyer to Lead Global Service Delivery Moosic, Pa. They reside in Moosic, Pa. Tracy Lucarino is the clinical coordi­ Jill Ann (Roth) Edelson is a secu­ with their son, Adam. nator in the telemetry unit at Warren rity analyst widr the United States Hospital, Phillipsburg, N.J. Tracy Accountability Office, Washington, son, Aiden. East Stroudsburg, Pa. Bachelor of Science degree from Wilkes University and a master of business husband, William, and son, Alexander. administration degree from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. He lives in Plano, Texas with his wife, Hedy (Wrightson) 74. They have two children, Chris and Ashley. Anthew Solinski is a senior product development engineer for Jacuzzi Tanner Spadaforc is working at the 27 �AFTERthOUghtS Help!! CLAssnotes ... aMTHONV L. LIUZZO, J.D., PH.D. National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Md. where she is employed by the American Society for Testing and Materials in the cement and concrete reference laborato­ ry division. She resides in Frederick, Md. Will Taylor is the director of photogra­ phy for the New York Giants and a new television show on the YES Network. Will resides in Ridgefield Park, N.J. Kimberly Vance is a business educa­ tion teacher and advisor to the Future Business Leaders of America program at Pocono Mountain East High School. She resides in Mount Pocono, Pa. Heather Webb is the auction and spe­ cial events coordinator at PBS affiliate WVIA-TV/FM in Pittston, Pa. She resides in Pittston. Baylor University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Lance resides in Universal City. Texas. Brian May married Lorelei Morgans '03. Brian is a southeast sales representa­ tive for the Diamond Manufacturing Company. Lorelei is an elementary school teacher al Blythe Elementary. The couple resides in Huntersville, N.C. Raymond Ortwein received hisjuris Doctorate degree from Dickinson School of Law. Raymond resides in Hellertown, Pa. Brian Toll is the assistant to the vice president and general manager for Computer Sciences Corporation, Falls Church, Va. Brian resides in Alexandria, Va. 2003 2001 Loan Do works for the Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Loan resides in Pennsauken, N.J. GregJohansen is an engineering aid for the United States Navy: Greg resides in Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Autumn Rose. Stacy (Geiger) Mesics and her husband, Eric, announce the birth of their first child, Carson Charles, on January 28, 2005. The couple resides in Germansville, Pa. Jason Schultz is an information technol­ ogy specialist for the United States Navy: Jason resides in Mechanicsburg, Pa. 2002 Lance Mabry is enrolled in Army28 Sonia Ebert is a project engineer for S.E. Consultants, Scottsdale, Ariz. Sonia resides in Phoenix, Ariz. Robert Gebhard received his master’s of science in management from Steven's Institute of Technology’. He is a process engineer for Elastimold. He resides in Hackettstown. N.J. Heather Hite is a counselor of ado­ lescent females at Cornell Abraxas, Danville, Pa. Erin Schultz is an English teacher in the Dallas School District, Dallas, Pa. Erin resides in Kingston, Pa. 2004 Lauren Brennan is an equal opportunity employment assistant at the Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna, Pa. Lauren resides in West Nanticoke, Pa. Kristy Haupt is a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, Va. Bobjones is a product presentation coor­ dinator for Southern States Cooperative, Inc., Richmond, Va. Bob resides in Powhatan, Va. with his wife, Marylee, and two children, Brian and Erika. MelissaJurgensen is the assistant director of practice development for Goldberg and Connolly Construction Law. Melissa resides in Commack, N.Y. Sabrina McLaughlin is a graduate student at Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y. Brandis Mooney is a biological product representative for Sanofi Pasteur, Scranton, Pa. Brandis resides in Wilkes-Barre. Stephanie Smith married Rob Cooney '01. The couple resides in Freeport, Pa. Master's 1995 Paul Seinanek.Jr. is assistant vice presi­ dent, loan officer, and asset recovery manager for Luzerne National Bank. 1996 Kelly (Cassidy) Sweet is the pharmacist in charge at CVS Pharmacy, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Kelly resides in Tequesta, Fla. with her husband, Michael. Karen Armstrong is the director of the First Community Foundation of Pennsylvania. Karen resides in Loyalsock Township with her husband, Neil, and two children. I• I d AA RCHIE BUNKER ONCE LAMENTED K \\ that there had not been a -—\ “good waitress since the U \A depression.” And, as often as his bigoted tirades and malapropisms have been ridiculed, I cannot help but muse that, at least with respect to this observation, he was correct. Where has all the service gone? In restaurants, airports, retail establish­ ments, banks, and even places of wor­ ship, all one is met with these days is rudeness, lack of consideration, and a sense of being ignored. It is true that we live in a time of advanced education, nearly unlimited access to Internet information, and tremen­ dously exaggerated perceptions of self-worth. It is also true that many’ of the employees engaged to provide service and otherwise interact with the Public receive compensation dial could certainly stand enhancement. And, finally, businesses, finding themselves in an intensely competitive, global environment, have slashed budgets to bare bones, cutting back on customer interface. However, 1 remain unconvinced that customers and clients would not great­ ly appreciate a small dosage of quality’ service—and might even be willing to pay for this luxury’. I can only faintly remember the days when I might place a rotary-dialed telephone call to a busi­ ness and be greeted by a human, rather than electronic, voice, who might even exchange a few pleasantries with me. I would not be required to listen to a litany’ of menu choices, none of which proximately match the description of my inquiry. I would not be placed on hold for a seeming eternity, subject­ ing my sensitive ears to the re-cre­ ation of one of my favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival tunes. I would not be mandated to punch endless numer­ als, pound signs, and number signs, entering my seventeen-digit account number. (As an aside, why are account numbers so long, when ten digits would be adequate to cover every’ human currently inhabiting the plan­ et? ) I would not be required to recall to memory an assortment of Personal Identification Numbers, consisting of a prescribed quantity of numerals and a-? A -B^ marriear U Am n l-» |^_ ."M "cIVG a Dal)y. letters; and, should my’ memory’ lapse and I forget this particular PIN, I would not be obliged to provide my mothers maiden name, my’ pet’s name, or the name of my favorite television show. I can recall a time when, during my’ shopping ventures, I would be greeted by’ an attentive salesperson who would oft-times disappear into a back room, emerging with the article I sought, in the size and color of my preference. I would not be charged for approach­ ing the window of a human teller in a bank. I knew the names of the persons who represented my insurance com­ pany and travel agency. 1 never needed to fill my own gasoline tank, because a friendly mechanic would perform this service, ensuring that my oil and fluid levels were appropriate and that my windshield was clear, while locating the cause of that annoying knocking sound (the soft drink can under die seat). I could ask questions of a human, and not be admonished to visit the compa­ ny's website or send an e-mail. If Archie were around today, no one would be offended by his tirades and malapropisms. They wouldn't even be listening. Antliony E Liuzzo.J.D., Ph.D. is Professor of Business and Economics and Director of the MBA Program at Willies University. I' I If you have, fill in your fellow alumnion your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, goto www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASSnotes, andfilloutthe form. Ifyou would like to send your note, Get a promotion? oSnoies lAfin on ■ W III a D 1 awa ru ( Alumni Relations Office Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street Earn a degree? Wilkes Barre PA18766 Open a business? Retire? Thank you for staying in touch I �WILKES UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2005 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2005 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/fdc04859160913335425aa97990a6db0.pdf c08ebcbc33501d9af49733af183bf9f4 PDF Text Text wiLKEsuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni J VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE TWO strategic plan to become a premier university in the Mid-Atlantic region __________________ �I Universities Play Major RO|e wiLKEsunn/erse I in City Revitalization 3 VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE TWO BY DR. TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ! uilding a promising future for Wilkes University requires incr d h energy, commitment and inclusiveness. Faculty, alumni, adm ' E J board members and students all have responsibilities in this > ? J"°rS’ I I----- lx essential quest. y and But a promising future begins with a strategic plan, and Wilkes Univer ' ’ to be a premier small university in the Mid-Atlantic region by 2010 is featured ' this edition of tire Universe. I encourage everyone to read about our plans and'"! us what they like and don't like about it. e Our plan also recognizes the need for us to help improve the physical environ mem in which our university exists. And I don’t just mean our campus I also mean the City of Wilkes-Barre. We are making great progress helping the city rejuvenate its downtown corri­ dor. Nearly S150 million worth of construction and renovation have begun in the downtown alone. Wilkes University is playing a greater and greater role in making this development possible. Like my colleagues across the country, I have discovered that helping our city grow is an important part of guiding the progress of our university. Wilkes’ future is inextricably linked to the health and vibrancy of WilkesBarre. No matter how good the education we offer is, an economically depressed city makes recruiting high quality students difficult (an essential element of our growth plan) and hurts retention. Recruiting the best faculty and staff from out­ side the region is also a challenge. The change in city leadership has been the single greatest factor in our ability to help influence city development. Mayor Tom Leighton has embraced the col­ leges. So much so that he has declared Wilkes-Barre a college town. Moving the city forward would be impossible without the help of great partners such as my colleagues from Kings College. When King’s and Wilkes speak as one voice, we represent the largest city employer. Some of the exciting developments on the horizon include completion of reno­ vations to the University Center on Main. The new facility will open this summer with indoor sports facilities and offices for staff and administrators. It will bring much needed pedestrian traffic to South Main Street. One of the most important projects for revitalizing and sustaining the city’s economic revitalization is the creation of a business improvement district, or B which supplements the cleaning, patrolling, customer service, and marketing vices the city is able to provide in the Downtown. Along with partners in the Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Indi 0 sity presidents can help downtown development for the betterment University-sponsored and supported downtown development is , President Dr. 71m Gilmour VP for Development Martin Williams Features UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Cover Story: Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondnck) Seitzinger '98 35 a vibrant, safe, culturally engaging small city. Ill Spotlight: Interns learn treatments for autism Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Tom Bigler Dr. Harold Cox Tracey M. Dooms Renita Fennick Erin Sweeney M'O7 Cindy Taren M'O7 Sections 2 Association News Layout/Design Snavely Associates, Ltd. 5 On Campus ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll 9 Wilkes International Associate Director Michelle Diskin '95 10 Sports Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks 18 Class Notes ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 25 Wilkes History First Vice President George Pawlush '69 Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 Historian John Pullo '82 Secretary Beth Danner '02 PRODUCTION Photography Don Carey/TTie Times Leader Earl & Sedor Photographic Mark Golaszewski Jason Jones Photography Curtis Salonick Photography Michael P. Touey Vickers & Beechler Photography Main SPRING 2006 unjver- Wilkes Un-vctsny is on ndcpcno-.nl instnuinn of hcjhii education dedzatixi lo uctKfcnw and tnieCcaual e<cdlcnc» in tho lticr.il arts, sciences, and professional programs Tho Untversity providr■a ns students win tiio opcnenco and cdua>ton rcccKaiy fir career and mte-octi*il duwtopmcnt es we® as la oet-sonj) Qrowtfi. engenders a sense of wue-j and dvc icsponabity, and cnccmtaqca itt enljer studi-nb to welcome tic opportunifas and ciulicngos ci a dworsc and conuno tf.y □ungrg world Tbo Unr.-wsity ontanoes tho tradnon of strong student- facility uituractoria m al its pr ngr.mu. attracts and into ns oUEunktg reaching our long-term goals. So as Wilkes moves closer to becom small university in the Mid-Atlantic region, Wilkes-Barre will also Strategic Plan will lead Wilkes to greatness Printing Advanced Color Graphics am one of the primary' advocates lobbying fellow downtown business par support the BID project. Another exciting project under development that will focus comm Street is the creation of a joint bookstore between Kings, Wilkes, an County Community College. This joint venture is a great example o WILKES UNIVERSITY ]<nown m rr.t'iy segment oi tho University, and tasters a ■ put of cropctation. uommunty hwhunuriL and t< nt ,id:i,ii rcqioct wthifi Ihft entire Uitror&ty Cover design and artistry by Mark Goktstewslti, graphic design manager Wilkes University �AssociATiownewsi Get Connected and Get Involved With the New Alumni Website Want to know what your old college roommate is up to? Looking to get all your field hockey or football teammates together for an in-person or online chat? The new AA tikes alumni w ebsite will help vou do all that—and more. Now finishing construction, the redesigned AA'likes alumni w eb pres­ ense will be much more than a place to read a press release or look up the alumni office phone number, accord­ ing to Sandra Carroll, executive direc­ tor of alumni relations. It will be an “online community" where alumni can get together with each other and get involved with the university. The online community will be open to AAilkes alumni, parents, students, and friends around the world. Once the site is up and running, here are some of the new things you'll be able to do quickly and easily online to stay connected to AAilkes: • Search for and email members of your class or other parents and friends. • Set up an online "neighborhood” where your old college gang can hang out. I H Submit class notes so others can find out what you're up to. • Upload photos of "then" and “now” to your class or personal page. Stay in touch with other parents after your kids graduate. Meet online with your current on-campus group, even when schedules are tight 2 Travel Opportunities With the Wilkes University Alumni Ast Wilkes University Presents an Alpine Christmas! Departure Date November 30, 2006 7 days hnpdAnvwcoIlcttcvacations.com/group/ Wilkcs/alpinc.cfm Celebrate the holiday season with the Wilkes University Alumni .Association. Alpine-style. Spend six nights in the heart of Austria and explore the Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria. The Alps protide a picture-postcard setting for holiday travel through Europe’s winter wonderland. This unique trip offers all die advantages of group travel plus the freedom to pursue personal interests— shopping, sightseeing, and dining. Cost is 51,950 based on double occupancy and includes trip insurance and taxes. A S250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Reservations will be on a first come first served basis. • Become a mentor and work with students using online chats. • Sign up for continued learning courses and distance education opportunities. • Register and pay for events like Homecoming, the Chwalek Golf Tournament, and the Rosenn Lectures. • Post career assistance and job needs. • Make a gift to Wilkes. The community will be free, secure, and interactive. Watch your “snail Beijing City Stay !Soc«ation Departure Date: March 13, zoo? 8 days http://www.collettevacations.com/grouri/ Wilhes/china.cfm Next year, join the Alumni Association on a fascinating trip to Beijing, China home to such historic structures as the Forbidden City, die elegant Summer Palace, and Tiananmen Square. Become acquainted with this fabled spot and learn about the spirit and history of the Chinese culture. This one-of-a-kind trip once again offers you all the advantages of group travel and the flexibility to be on your own. The cost is 51,710 based on double occupancy and includes taxes. Travel insurance is available but is not included. A 5250 deposit is required to reserve your spot, and seats will fill up quickly! Contact the alumni office today at 1-800-W1LKES-U ext. 4134 for more information. mail” for an imitation to join and the password info you’ll need to become a part of the online community. The next issue of the Universe will also provide an update. In the meantime, if you have questions about the website redesign before its up and running, contact Nancy Weeks in the alumni office at (570) 408-4130 or Nancy. Weeks@wilkes. edit. Get ready to connect with the Wilkes online community! �ASSOCIATIONfieWS ONcampus I Bring Your Legacy to Life Fifteen years ago. Dr. Arnaud C. and Anne McCartney Marts left an indelible legacy £ to Wilkes University. Their generous bequest enabled Wilkes to construct the Arnaud C. Maris Sports Pictured left to right: .Jon Polguy, Jim Gilboy and Evan Walters. The9 three senior engineering students redesign jned a manufacturing tool that will save an inter emotional company more than S50.000 a year. and Conference Center, which has already served thousands of Wilkes students, the larger community of Wilkes-Barre and the Wyoming Valley. Through their k bequest, they also set an example of the impact we each can have by directing our assets to something in which we believe and that lasts beyond our own lifetime. Please join Dr. and Mrs. Marts—and the other members of the Marts Society— who have created their own legacy at Wilkes University. Think about your legacy. What is important to you? Perhaps it is a special WILKES UNIVERSITY program like the Kirby and Rosenn lecture series, an academic department that helped launch your career, or Wilkes Athletics. Or, perhaps it is providing schol­ arship support for students like you who would not otherwise have a chance to Name: receive a college education. Class year: Whatever the focus, with a little planning, your legacy can last forever. Become Dr. Arnaud C. Mans a member of the Marts Society today. Let us know your plans. Send an e-mail to Address:, cvdync.topfcr@wilkes.cdu , call her at 570-408-4309, or send in the postcard reply Preferred Phone: inserted at this page. s in Monroe E-Mail:. agineering This is updated information. •child as ; working :k. I have included Wilkes University in my will. I have made Wilkes University a beneficiary of my insurance policy With a Wilkes Life Income Plan You Will Wm was useful I have made Wilkes University a beneficiary of my retirement plan ve learned I would like to know more about how to include Wilkes University in my estate plans said. “And, applied it to 1 Fairchild. Thais exactly whatJoseph J. Saviiz’48, Wilkes alumnus and trustee emeritus, is doing by making a Wilkes charitable gift annuity' to endow a scholarship for a worthy student “I had seme stocks that were paying very little in dividends, bid the capital gains tax on selling than would have been quite substantial I realized as a grateful alumnus that creating a charitable gift annuity with Willies would be a win for my family and providefor Wilkes’future” Advantages of a Wilkes Gift Annuity include lifetime payments at attractive rates, plus significant lax benefits for your charitable contribution. Sample Rates, Effective Jan 1,2005 Age 65 - 6%, Age 75—7.1%, Age 85 - 9.5% The Wilkes Legacy Society, Wilkes University, 1-800-WILKES-U Joe Savitz, a special friend who is thinking of Wilkes' Futu 4 Graduation.” ;igned The new design will save Fairchild This effort marks the first time that component could mean an estimated about 550,000 a year and between Fairchild and Wilkes collaborated on a $2,000-S3,000 in sales for Quality 520,000 and 540,000 in scrap savings. project, according to Steven Willison, Metal, owner and president Alan Project Einstein also is bringing some Fairchilds senior human resources Reese said. added business to Quality Metal, a associate. The company previously has “We made one prototype for them Franklin Township machine shop. worked with students from Penn State and we’re waiting for them to give it a University and the Rochester Institute try again,” Reese said. "We are hopeful of Technology. that maybe this will mean more sales.” “This is having a ripple effect,” said Dave Wells, Ph.D., chairman of the division of engineering and physics “It brings innovative ideas to Quality Metal, a 73,000-square-foot at Wilkes. “The students have the the work force,” said Jill Vivciros, operation, has had a good business opportunity to work with Fairchild on Fairchilds engineering and mainte­ relationship with Fairchild since the something that will help the company nance manager. “It gives us the oppor­ machine shop opened in 1968. Reese function better and save money and tunity to work with students that may estimates that sales to Fairchild total it's being manufactured locally." become employees.” about $100,000 annually. Fairchild, formerly RCA, was estab­ Being part of Project Einstein has lished at the Crestwood Industrial Park been especially beneficial for 22-year- Any extra business is welcome. The Back Mountain business employs 5 �ASSOCIATIONneWS oNcampus Fifcen )^a “ag^Saud C. and Anne McCartney Marts left an indelible legacy ., Wilkes Universit)’. , ’--onpst enabled Wilkes to construct the Arnaud C. Marts Sports ’ —riv served thousands of Wilkes students II I I II Through their Pictured left to right: Jon Polguy, Jim Gilboy and Evan Walters. The three senior engineer­ ing students redesigned a manufacturing tool that will save an international company more than $50,000 a year. ^postage necessary if mailed inthe united states , BUSINESS REPLY MAIL I FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Annuity include lifetime payments at attractive rates, plus significant tax benefits for your charitable contribution. Sample Rates, Effective Jan 1,2005 Age 65 — 6%, Age 75—7.1%, Age 85 — 9.5% The Wilkes Legacy Society, Wilkes University, 1-800-W1LKES-U Joe Savitz, a special friend who is thinking of Wilkes’ Future 4 Engineering Students Design Increases Cost Savings for Manufacturers BY: RENITA FENNICK REPRINTED COURTESY OF THE TIMES LEADER. SENIOR PROJECT COMPLETED BY K W three Wilkes University students will continue reaping 1 W benefits for the local econo­ my long after the young men graduate. Seniorsjon Polguy, James Gilboy, and Evan Walters, under the tutelage of engineers at Fairchild Semiconductor International Inc., redesigned a manu­ facturing tool that is making one of the many processes at the Wright Township plant more efficient. The new design will save Fairchild about 550,000 a year and between 520,000 and 540,000 in scrap savings. Project Einstein also is bringing some added business to Quality Metal, a Franklin Township machine shop. “This is having a ripple effect,” said Dave Wells, Ph.D., chairman of the division of engineering and physics at Wilkes. “The students have the opportunity to work with Fairchild on something that will help the company function better and save money and it’s being manufactured locally." Fairchild, formerly RCA, was estab­ lished al the Crestwood Industrial Park in 1960 and makes silicon wafers used in electronic applications—from auto­ motive to computing and industrial. The wafers are moved automatically from one machine or system to anoth­ er, Wells said. The component the Wilkes students worked on is a device that holds the wafer as it makes its way through the process. Wilkes has about 25 engineering students who are working on senior projects; four teams are working with various companies. This effort marks the first time that Fairchild and Wilkes collaborated on a project, according to Steven Willison, Fairchilds senior human resources associate. The company previously has worked with students from Penn Stale University and the Rochester Institute of Technolog)’. “It brings innovative ideas to the work force,” saidjill Vivciros, Fairchild's engineering and mainte­ nance manager. "It gives us the oppor­ tunity to work with students that may become employees.” Being part of Project Einstein has been especially beneficial for 22-year- old Polguy of Pocono Pines in Monroe Count)’. The mechanical engineering major was retained by Fairchild as a contract employee and is working there about 20 hours a week. “Working on the project was useful because we’ve taken what we learned here the last four years and applied it to practical applications,” he said. “And, I’m glad to be working with Fairchild. I’d like to work there after graduation.” Manufacturing the redesigned component could mean an estimated S2.000-S3.000 in sales for Quality Metal, owner and president Alan Reese said. “We made one prototype for them and we’re waiting for them to give it a try again,” Reese said. “We arc hopeful that maybe this will mean more sales.” Quality Metal, a 73,000-square-foot operation, has had a good business relationship with Fairchild since the machine shop opened in 1068. Reese estimates that sales to Fairchild total about 5100,000 annually. Any extra business is welcome. The Back Mountain business employs 5 �oNcampus ONcampus The Relay for Heat helped raise nearly S3,000 for the Martin Luther King Fuel Fund. Pictured at the event are, from left: Andrew Julian; Dr. William Terzaghi, associate profes­ sor of biology and running club advisor; and, Jared Shayka, running club president. 26 workers—less than half what it did before Tcchneglas shut down its Pittston Township operation. “We had to cut 35 workers when Tcchneglas closed." Reese said. Project Einstein, which spanned Far right: Running club member hlitasa Sahu nears the end of her 4-mile run. Pictured from left are the 2006 tax assistance coordinators. Andrew Eckert, Ashley Arcuri, Jennifer Gilbert, and Bryan Vivaldo. Accounting Students Offer Free Tax Assistance Each Saturday during the month two semesters, gave the students a For the 22nd consecutive year, junior peek at the real world. “There were some unforeseen accounting students tn the Jay S. Sidhu of February, students helped elderly School of Business and Leadership and lower-income individuals Luther King Fuel Fund. “Funds raised from this event will ben­ avert die home heating crisis through the second annual Relay efit working families with small children, the disadvantaged, things like a lot of communicating offered free tax assistance to the public prepare and file basic federal and for Heat. More than 20 runners including Wilkes students, through the IRS Volunteer Return and the elderly stay warm this winter," said Da™! Ritter ’73, between the company and manu­ state tax returns. In total, more faculty, staff and community members participated in the 100- director of housing and community services at the Commission facturer/ said Walters, a mechani­ Preparauon Program. than 300 returns were prepared. mile relay at Kirby Park. Proceeds from the Relay for Heat were on Economic Opportunity. The average heating bill was esti­ donated to the Commission on Economic Opportunity's Martin mated to be 50 percent higher than last winters costs. cal engineering major from Boiling Springs. “It gave us a broader view 44students explore how food can illus­ These categories closely match what of how business is run. There were trate religious beliefs, socioeconomic students say’ are most important to bumps. It wasn’t a smooth ride. We status, and gender relations within them. The survey also shows increased recognizes a faculty member who has had to go back and correct things." a culture.” wrote Chronicle reporter satisfaction with campus security; been an outstanding educator over a Marisa Lopez-Rivera. The course offers parking, and the delegation of student three-year period. A committee of col­ in applied and engineering science, students an opportunity to explore activity fees. “When we see results like leagues generates nominations lor the said the work was frustrating al limes. diversity in the U.S. through the study these improving satisfaction numbers, award. The recipient must meet profes­ sional qualifications, which include Gilboy of Scranton, who is majoring “Having to deal with companies and of social issues and the relationship it helps explain why more students trying to get people to do work, that between food and ethnicity. are choosing to enroll at Wilkes and leaching effectiveness, interaction with why’ our retention is increasing,” said students, research contributions, and Students Increasingly Mike Frantz, vice president for enroll­ overall excellence. Satisfied With Wilkes ment and marketing. “We’re pleased practical side was definitely stretching faith Care Einstein students and other engineer­ Experience that our students continue to provide Wilkes University’ students are increas­ us feedback on how we can improve Heart Health Screenings industry’ is a credit to the university. ingly satisfied with their college experi­ their college experience.” Students say Wilkes University recently received I Wells said the success of the Project School of Pharmacy Offering Dr. Julie Olenak '03 and Meghan Calpin '07 are administering a Cardiovascular Health initiative. The univer­ sity received a $10,000 grant to support the program, which pro­ vides free heart health screenings for area residents. F ing majors who have worked with my wings a bit,” he said. ence, according to results of the 2005 their academic advisors provide per­ a $10,000 grant from the Blue Ribbon the American Heart Association, the Wilkes University Wins Wells said. “Industry’ is finding out Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI), sonal attention and concern for their Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeast screenings consist of a total cholesterol ADDY ' Awards that we have an engineering program which showed above average perfor­ individual success and believe in the Pennsylvania to support a year-long panel, a blood glucose reading, blood Wilkes University's Marketing here lo be proud of. Being here (.at mance among 10 comparison schools Cardiovascular Health Initiative pressure reading, and measurements Communications office recently won Wilkes) in just three years, I’ve been in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, university’s commitment to academic excellence. Students also note dial fac­ designed to raise awareness of cardio­ of the waist. Participants are given a three prestigious regional advertising surprised at how many engineering and Pennsylvania. Wilkes also per­ ulty members are fair and unbiased in vascular disease risk factors, provide 10-year risk analysis for heart disease, awards for undergraduate publications. opportunities there are in this area. I didn't realize it from the outside." formed above average among compari­ the treatment of individual students. education on lifestyle changes, and heart health literature, and suggested son schools at the national level. The screen patients in a community’ phar­ lifestyle changes so they may reduce announced by die Northeast Penn­ “It has been a real point of pride,” Sociology Course Featured in Chronicle of Higher Education Sociology of Minorities, a class taught by adjunct professor and director of women's studies Dr. Theresa Kintz, was profiled in the February 3rd issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. This class is ambitious in scope as the The certificates of excellence were SSI is a survey of approximately 800 Elmes-Crahall Named macy setting. Through the Initiative, their risk of heart disease. The results sylvania AdClub at die first round of undergraduate, pharmacy and gradu­ a series of free heart health screenings are also reported lo the patient's physi­ the national ADDY Awards competition. ate students conducted every two years Outstanding Teacher Dr. Jane Elmes-Crahall, professor of will be available for area residents who cian for review and discussion. An to gauge both the importance of and communications studies, received the are interested in identifying their risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The estimated 4,600 residents of Luzerne awards—as a stand-alone brochure County die each year from heart dis­ and as a direct mail piece—and the screenings will be administered by ease, the nation's number one killer. Dr. Julie Olenak, Pharm.D. ’03, assistant With an estimated 47 million adults university's entire undergraduate suite of materials, which included postcards satisfaction with a wide range of col­ annual Carpenter lege experiences. The survey shows Outstanding Teacher Award that Wilkes students are most satisfied with academic advising, instructional effectiveness, campus life, campus support services, and service excellence. 6 Students Help Avert Home Heating Crisis This winter, Wilkes’ running club raised nearly $3,000 to help for the 2005-2006 academic year. The Dr. Jone Eimo.-Crahoii Carpenter Await Wilkes’ Viewbook won two prolcssor of pharmacy practice, and currently at risk, the implications for and academic and financial aid bro­ pharmacy student Meghan Calpin '07. the prevention and treatment of heart chures among other items, won for the Based on recommendations from disease are significant. direct mail campaign. 7 �wiLKEsinternational Students Use Spring Break to Give and Grow BY CINDY TAREN M'07 TUDENTS AND CHAPERONES Students help the Animal Planet crew identify squirrels exhibiting tha deceptive cache behav ogy professor Michccl Steele, Ph.D. discusses the acceptive cache behavior of irrels with Animal Planet director Kyle Murdoch. Faculty-Mentored Research Subject of Animal Planet's 'Most Extreme' Later this summer, research conducted by biology7 professor Michael Sieele, Ph.D. and his students will be featured on the cable television channel Animal Planet in an episode of ‘The Most Extreme.’ The research focuses on the deceptive cache behavior of grey squirrels. “The squirrel will dig a hole, pul its head in but keep the nut in its mouth," Sieele said. “It will cover the hole with leaves giving die impression its caching the seed/ According to Dr. Steele, the research was presented at several conferences and featured on a show by renowned wildlife researcher Sir David Attenborough, which led to interest by Animal Planet. In February; a film crew from New The materials are part of the univer­ sity’s new branding campaign, which seeks to distinguish Wilkes University as a premier small university in the Mid-Atlantic region dedicated to a mentoring culture that helps students embrace challenge through the guid­ ance of passionate faculty in an aca­ demically engaging environment. Wilkes’ award-winning branding campaign was the result of a collabora­ 8 Zealand spent approximately six hours filming Dr. Steele, his students, and research colleagues from Central Connecticut State University7 at Kirby Park, where much of the research is conducted. Dr. Steele is a behavioral and evolutionary ecolo­ gist who studies the interactions between plants and their seed dispersers and seed predators. Much of his latest research, and that of his students, concerns the impact of acorn consum­ ers on oak forest regeneration. He was recently7 appointed the Fenner Endowed Research Chair in Biology7, a lifetime appoint­ ment, based on his strong record of research productivity, stu­ dent involvement in research, and peer recognition. tive effort between its marketing part­ ner, I60over90, and members of the university’s admissions and marketing communications departments. “I m proud of the collaborative relationship we have between the university’s admissions and marketing departments and our partnering firm,” said Mike Frantz, vice president for enrollment and marketing. The ADDY awards promote and recognize effective advertising and the highest standards of practice in advertising and public communica­ tions. The NEPA AdClub is affili­ ated with the American Advertising Federation, a 50,000 member organi­ zation of marketing and communica lion professionals. Out of the 222 regional entries, Wilkes was one of two universities to who traveled to Lima, Peru for this years Alternative Spring Break (ASB) returned changed individuals. “It was truly life-changing,” said Ann Loyek, coordinator of community7 sendee and ASB chaperone. “We were immediately humbled and energized.” Through the international non­ profit organization, Cross-Cultural Solutions, 10 student volunteers worked at Los Martincitos, a community-based senior center sponsored by the Catholic Church in the small town of Villa El Salvador, outside of Lima. Students served food, assisted members in basic hygiene, and provided companionship. According to volunteer Stephanie Victor, the students also built an addition to a single-room home that was shared by 11 people. Having no raw materials to work with, die volunteers had to use cardboard and other salvaged resources, such as wood and nails from dilapidated structures. The students worked at least four hours a day. The environmental conditions were exhausting, because die town is located in a desert, and die communication barrier made the work even more challenging. “We eventually started to pick up on some of the language and used a lol of gesturing,” said sludent Nichole Leader. The students received a warm welcome from the community members, according to volunteer Dimitri latrou, who said that the people hugged them and showed interest in them throughout their stay. A special highlight of the students’ experience was plating soccer with children at a local elementary' school. Most of dtese children are the first generation in their family to have the opportunity for education. “The town was established in 1971 by native peoples from the jungles and highlands of Peru who wanted to be closer to the capital in order to provide their children with these opportunities,” said Loyek. Though its people have not escaped poverty, Villa is a model of community-managed social development. The elderly poor of Peru have lately been relegated to living their advanced years in destitution, according to a website about Los Martincitos and the Adopt-A-Grandparent organization. “This is because the government gives the majority of funding to programs that benefit children and families," said volunteer Robert Bireley. This institution relies on the voluntary efforts of churches, other committed organizations, and compassionate individuals such as the volunteers from Wilkes, who all agree that they would never turn down a chance to go back. “We Americans had no way to ‘buy’ them (the villagers) out of their poverty, but a touch, a hug, some simple kindness, brought them wealth,” said Loyek. “And we, too, left so much richer." An additional 10 ASB students built and repaired homes in the Appalachian region of Kentucky. The Pent and Kentucky service groups raised mom than $26,000 to help fund their trips. l> I take home awards. I11 9 �spoRTspage Wilkes Wrestling to Celebrate BY DR. HAROLD COX HE 2006-2007 WRESTLING 1 season will mark the 60th ■ Anniversary of wrestling as an ■ intercollegiate sport at Wilkes University Wilkes initially achieved national recognition under the leadership ofJohn Reese, who served as the coach for 42 years, only three of which were losing seasons. Wrestling was first considered an intercollegiate sport in January; 1939 when Bucknell Junior College con­ ducted an intramural wrestling tour­ nament at the YMCA. The announced objective was to lay the groundwork for wrestling to "become a major sport” at the college. By the following November, the program had become the principal intramural sport for the gym classes. A tournament was held in December to select an “all-star” team that was to schedule matches with local teams. A varsity team was organized for the winter of 1940-1941, but no details have been found. With varsity sports abandoned during World War 11, it was 1946 before a team was finally formed. The beginnings of the program gave little warning of what was to come, but this would change with the appointment ofJohn Reese as coach in 1953. Wilkes joined the Mid-Atlantic Conference in 1955 and produced its first winning team in five years. It would not have another losing season for 38 years. Over those years, Coach Reese would become one of only two collegiate wrestling coaches with more than 500 career wins. A lootc inside the oo,OOO square foot mam floor of UCOM shows three side-by-side basketball courts, six basketball backboards and a drop down batting cago. Wilkes' first wrestling team as it appeared in 1946. Coach Cromwell Thomas is pictured in the upper left corner. —........ ohm uoiin i^nrr UJiscuss strategy in 1960. Carr is the only undefeated wrestler in Wilkes history. UCOM: An Athlete's Haven The Eagles have the NovaCare Center, Olympians have their Colorado Springs facility and now the Colonels have The University Center on Main (UCOM), the latest addition to the Wilkes campus. The multi-use facility, will accommodate die practice needs of 350 athletes from all 14 varsity spons, recre­ ational activities for members of the Wilkes community and intramural sports. Addy Malatesta, director of athletics, believes that the development of UCOM opens an exciting new chapter for Wilkes athletics. “This outstanding multi-use facility wall be a showcase for our campus community for years to come." The interior of the 38.000-square-foot training ground is composed of three side-by-side tennis courts, with three basketball/vollcyball courts within the lines. Additional perim­ eter markings allow the space to accommodate field sports. During its affiliation with the MAC, Wilkes won 14 league championships in 20 years. From 1965 to 1975 Wilkes produced nine place winners in the NC?\a College Division I and Division III tournaments. In 1975, Wilkes moved to the E1WA, transferring to NCA/\ Division I and becoming the smallest college with a Curtain separators permit UCOM to play host to a number of activities simultaneously. The Center houses six basketball backboards, a drop down batting cage, and a 29-foot high rock climbing wall. A two-lane track runs the perimeter of the courts, and a ropes course is available for student leader­ ship training programs. Locker rooms are also accessible on­ site for all facility patrons. “The coaching staff recognizes and genuinely appreciates the support of the university and the tireless efforts of all the individuals at Wilkes who had a lead role in this project," said Malatesta. “UCOM will benefit the entire campus community Now we will be able to provide indoor practice space for more than three hundred student-athletes, expand the intramural program offerings, house club team practices, offer leadership training, and provide time for open recreation." Divison I sport. A series of four losing seasons in five years in the mid-1990s caused a re-evaluation of the program and a return to the MAC beginning with the 1999-2000 season. Today, the team is coached by John Laudcnslager, who had a notewor­ thy career as a Wilkes wrestler from 1994 to 1998. Now having finished his third year as coach, the team has demonstrated a steady improvement, progressing from an 11-11 season to 13-5 this year. It would appear that another chapter in the remarkable history of Wilkes wrestling is about to be written. !■ I 10 11 �story Wilkes University, 2016 In a letter to faculty and staff earlier this year. President Tim Gilmour envisioned Wilkes University in 2016, after the strategic plan has done its work: "Imagine a great Wilkes ten years from now. It is the premier small university in the Mid-Atlantic and known for its unique mentor­ ing culture that challenges students at all levels to extraordinary aca­ demic achievement and personal growth. Wilkes' faculty is renowned for its extraordinary commitment to student learning, and its staff is seen as one of the most competent in higher education. Faculty and staff are well compensated and are regularly provided opportunities to enhance their skills. "Sixty percent of the alumni participate in Wilkes' lifelong edu­ cational programs, mentor Wilkes students and alumni, and give gen­ erously to the Wilkes Annual Fund. ! Wilkes facilities and technology infrastructure are excellent and the campus and the city are quite sim­ V I W tILKES UNIVERSITY IS ON A QUEST FOR GREATNESS. W K W K a lime when Pennsylvania universities face major challenges, Wilkes has revised its strategic plan to pursue far-reaching goals. Our idea is not just io hold our own but to strengthen the institu­ tion, both in what it does and how its perceived,'’ said President Tim Gilmour. If we can do that, we will be a major factor in education, not only in Northeast Pennsylvania but also across the Mid-Atlantic.” Back in 2001, when the original Vision 2010 strategic plan was developed, the university identified four key factors that would challenge its operations and prov ide opportunity: a society that demands greater accountability, a declining pool of high school graduates, growth in the need for lifelong education, and technology that is driving innovation in all sectors, including education. Meanwhile, U.S. college costs have continued to escalate. “There is a real press on us to deal with that issue,” Gilmour said. “As costs increase, people wonder if 12 ply great places to work and live." were providing sufficient value for the dollar. One way to do that is to get better and better.” ] * The strategic plan is comprised of ten separate action plans designed to improve the university. This year, the focus is on “The Big Three”: • Building the capacity to deliver world-class mentoring • Developing lean, user-focused sup­ port services “ Defining and realizing an enrollment growth plan The Wilkes Brand: Mentoring The Mentoring Task Force is finish­ ing its first year of planning under the leadership of co-chairs Maravenc Loeschke, provost, and Paul Adams, vice president for student affairs. Their goal is to promote student success through a university-wide focus on world-class mentoring, thus helping Wilkes distinguish itself in the com­ petitive academic marketplace. “Mentoring is about creating a series of enriching relationships that are bodr spontaneous and intentional. They build upon one another to form a key developmental milepost." Adams said. “This will help our students fonn their identities, develop competencies, man­ age emotions, and realize their purpose." At the Wilkes University of the future, mentoring will he a long-term, on-going relationship. According to a February 2006 report by the task force: “The goal of building capacity to deliv­ er world-class mentoring is to integrate mentoring into all aspects of our educa­ tional programs." Mentoring will be based on three major interlocking components: • the strength, reputation, and integrilv of the Wilkes academic program �covERStory Balancing Enrollment • the elements of the Signature In 2001, the university set a goal of Undergraduate Experience, from capstone courses to extracurricular increasing undergraduate full-timeequivalent (FTE) enrollment from engagement • extension and connection of existing 1.837 to 2.300 and graduate/nontradi- lional FTE enrollment from 669 to 1,800, commitments to mentoring in the explained Mike Frantz, vice president academic disciplines for enrollment and marketing He Six academic departments have co-chairs the Enrollment Task Force volunteered to take pan in pilot men­ toring programs to be implemented in 2006-2007: business, communications, education, environmental engineering inancial aid and registrar's office Less than five years into the plan, undergraduate enrollment has hit its mark, with 2,323 FTE students with Don Shandler, dean of graduate tial reports, they will be reorganized to cational choice for life,” reluming as studies and continued learning. carry' out the ideas that have the great­ needed to enhance their undergradu­ est potential, Frantz said. ate education. These goals were to be met by 2010. and earth sciences, math/computer sci­ Less than five years into the plan, ence, and psychology: Another group though, undergraduate enrollment has under consideration is a Wilkes The Means to Succeed of six volunteers is being sought for hit its mark, with 2,323 FTE students, University' law school. Frantz To help achieve and reach beyond while graduate enrollment has risen paraphrased Trustee William the goals of the strategic plan, Wilkes at a slower pace to 903 FTE students. A Tremayme 57, who said at a board will soon launch a capital campaign, new undergraduate goal of 2,400 has meeting that, 30 years from now, the “quiet phase” of which will begin already been set. Northeast Pennsylvania will most this summer. Although a target has likely be home to a law school. “The not been set, Gilmour said he hopes 5 the second round of pilot programs, to be implemented in spring 2007. “I don't think we could have imag­ ined the extent of this mentoring plan ten years ago,” Adams said. "Through The environmental engineering and earth sciences department is one of six academic depan­ ments that will participate in a ,pilot mentoring program this year. Due to the projected decline of Among the new graduate programs this culture of relationships and men­ versify, Byers explained. “I think we're work to create a seamless environment Pennsylvania high school graduates, question is, do we want it to be a the campaign will be able to go toring, we will have created a cadre of user-focused today, but its from an for service. the revised strategic plan concentrates Wilkes law school?” Frantz also noted, beyond the $31 million raised in the previous campaign. alumni who will be very1 committed individual perspective. Each support on enrollment growth in four gradu­ “Preliminary research indicates that and will continue to be involved with unit is helpful and courteous as a stu­ “remarkable opportunity” to transform ate and nontraditional areas, rather enough people are taking LSATs from Funds raised will help construct Wilkes. The culture will perpetuate dent pays tuition or registers for class­ student services while controlling— than in traditional undergraduate stu­ this area to get enough quality appli­ facilities outlined in the master plan, cants to fill a law school class.” including a new health sciences President Gilmour called this effort a itself, creating special relationships es, but the student has to trek from and maybe reducing—costs. “We owe dents, Frantz said. “What we want is and sustaining a mentoring legacy.” one place to the next to accomplish it to ourselves to get more focused on a more balanced portfolio of academic President Gilmour noted that those tasks. “We want to make the the needs of the people who are being include everything from professional alumni will play important roles in processes seamless, so that whatever served by these processes.” programs so that when one group declines, the others can take up the development courses to online classes funds will endow scholarships and the Wilkes mentoring brand. “They’re you might want to accomplish can be slack,” he says. “From 2008 to 2014, it to degree completion at satellite cam­ academic programs. “We hope that it going to be at the core of our mentor­ done in one place,” Byers said. senices in the same spaces, information will become much less likely that we puses. “There are real opportunities in will be the kind of campaign that not technology will allow the university to put more senices into the control of the will meet enrollment goals through the adult market, and we need to posi­ only raises money but also enhances traditional undergraduate programs.” tion ourselves in that market as soon the connection of people with the Four subgroups of the task force as possible,” Gilmour said, adding that university,” he noted. many continuing education programs From the capital campaign to the will be driven by the needs of alumni. “Big Three” action plans to extensive ing for career and professional paths,” Many student support sendees will he said. “They will be both mentors be grouped at the new University and mentored. Its a natural fit.” Center on Main, which is being In addition to physically locating user; students may be able to register for classes at any time of day or night, Nontraditional programs might building and improvements to athletic facilities, Gilmour said. Additional for example, Byers said. “Before now, we Satisfy and minimize is the philosophy center to a university athletics and administrative facility. “So many were charged with “grabbing the bull by the brainstorming horns,” Frantz didn’t really have an IT infrastructure to said, to determine challenges and “Hopefully our plans for balancing future projects, Wilkes University's of the Support-Services Task Force, times, a facility is in place, and then handle some of the things we've been opportunities in four areas of potential enrollment and streamlining support restructured strategic plan holds prom­ said chairman Scott Byers, vice presi­ we try to fit that facility around the talking about,” he said. “Now we re get­ enrollment growth: services, coupled with the mentoring, ise for academic quality and financial strength. “Wilkes has always been an transformed from a corporate call World-Class Support dent for finance and support opera­ operation, Byers said. “Here we have ting to the interesting part.” • current graduate programs tions. This task force is charged with an open environment, with the ability to align it with our new processes.” The challenge is how7 to accom­ plish “the interesting part” with lewcr • new graduate programs will build a much stronger alumni relationship with the institution, where • on-campus undergraduate degree people will feel like they really belong." tion for students who truly pursued completion for adults • off-site alternative undergraduate Ten years from now, Frantz envi­ sions an institution that provides it,” Gilmour said. “We want to get to so many types of opportunities that tion for all students.” !• I improving support services while minimizing expenses. Wilkes wants to see “user-focused” support services throughout the uni- Instead of being located in different buildings, support services will be in the same location, where staff can people. “Its going to require people to think more of the entire process rather than just their area," Byers said. degree completion programs Once the subgroups make their ini- 14 Tho new University Center on Mein, o former call center faci user focused" one-stop shop for student services such as tht find information technology. students will "make Wilkes their cdu- institution that provided a great educa­ where we’re providing a great educa­ �light ®light 4< y Interning in thej . World of ■ Autism BY TRACEY DOOMS lunior psychology student Jean Schappert (far rightl was (acted by Dr. Carl Chametski (below) to intern with the Children's Service Center. She regularly works with autistic hildren like Matthew (pictured) in their school environment. ’J V - IT IN A ROOM WITH AN AUTISTIC CHILD FOR A FEW MINUTES, AND IT QUICKLY BECOMES ■ APPARENT THAT THE CHILD IS DIFFERENT FROM OTHER CHILDREN. HE MIGHT BE TOTAL- LY IMMERSED IN ONE ACTIVITY. PERHAPS HITTING A BUCKET WITH A PENCIL OVER AND \\' OVER. HE PROBABLY WONT MAKE EYE CONTACT. AND HE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SPEAK u WELL. OR AT ALL BASICALLY, HE SEEMS TO BE LIVING IN ANOTHER WORLD. EACH SEMESTER. WILKES UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS ENTER THAT WORLD THROUGH 2Z INTERNSHIPS AT THE CHILDREN'S SERVICE CENTER OF NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA IN WILKES-BARRE. WHERE THEY SHADOW THERAPEUTIC STAFF SUPPORT (TSS) PERSONNEL WHO TREAT CHILDREN i "It's a prime example of furthering Wilkes' mission of mentoring," Chametski said. WITH AimSM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. JEAN SCHAPPERT. A WILKES JUNIOR FROM ASHLEY. IS ONE OF THOSE STUDENTS. SHE ACCOMPANIES A TSS ON HOME AND SCHOOL VISITS, WORKING WITH AUTIS­ TIC CHILDREN ON EVERYTHING FROM COMMUNICATING THROUGH PICTURES TO SIMPLY MAKING EYE CONTACT. 'EVEN THE SUGHTCST IMPROVEMENT IS A BIG STEP FOR THESE KIDS." SHE SAID. | .. The internship program is led by Dr. Carl Chametski, a Wilkes University professor of psychol­ ogy who has been consulting at the Children's Senice Center for about 10 years. He was instrumental in develop­ ing the centers autism program, which provides assessments and therapeutic interventions to youngsters diagnosed with pervasive developmental dis­ orders, more commonly known as autism. Chametski designs behavioral interventions and supervises the thera­ peutic support staff in implementing them. This work is particularly valu­ able due to the nationwide increase in autism diagnoses—from one out of every 400 children in 1998 to one of ever,-166 children in 2005, according to the U S. Centers for Disease Control. Although Wilkes students have helped at the Children's Service Center informally over the past decade, the internship program officially began about t wo years ago. Chametski usu­ ally places two interns each semester and often has a wailing list of junior and senior [/.ychology majors who are eager io participate in the college-cred­ it program. In addition to shadowing a TSS, interns write papers and have weekly meetings with the professor to discuss cases. “It’s a prime example of furthering Wilkes’ mission of mentor­ ing,” Chametski said. Interns work with children across the autism spectrum, from low- to high-functioning. "Our students are exposed to a wide array of symptoms of the manifestation of the disorder so that they can understand various treat­ ments,” Chametski said. Because Professor Chametski spe­ cializes in applied behavior analysis, much of the work he has the TSS and intern do involves analyzing a young­ sters behavior and then determining how to intervene to get (he desired results. For example. Chametski explained, a boy (autism is more preva­ lent among boys than among girls) might tell a classmate she’s fat, simply because that’s what the boy sees. Telling the boy that his name-calling hurts the girl’s feelings probably will not solicit a change in his behavior; autistic intli- viduals typically do not understand that others have feelings different from their oyyTi. Instead, the TSS attaches consequences to the behavior, saying that when he hurts the girl's feelings, he can't play with her. “He may never understand the girls feelings, but he will come to understand that his behav­ ior brings negative consequences,” Chametski said. “The child comes to knoyv how to behave appropriately in a social situation.” Sometimes solving a problem can be as simple as considering the situation from the autistic child's viewpoint. “Once 1 walked into a second-grade classroom, and the teacher was in a panic because a boy had come up to her and said: ‘1 like Linda with no pants on,' ” Chametski recalled. The teacher was worried about what might have happened between the two chil­ dren. Chametski talked to the boy and realized he was just commenting on how the girl looked in the dress she was wearing that day, instead ol the pants she usually wore. A potential crisis was averted- Chametski is one of the most out­ standing behavior specialists in north­ east Pennsy lvania, according to Joseph DeVizia, yvho headed the Children's Service Center for 26 years before recently becoming executive director of the Luzerne County Office of Human Services. "He was at the ground floor of this whole movement in autism." DeVizia said. The internship program helps university' students gain experi­ ence in real-life situations. DeVizia said, noting that "it's not terribly common for students to learn about autism right in the classroom with autistic chil­ dren." The interns' exceptional training has paid off: several have been hired by the center alter completing their bachelor's degrees. For Katyn Shoval 05, her internship in the summer of 2004 was a stepping stone to her current enrollment tn a master's degree program in counsel­ ing and human services al Lehigh University. “Without mv Wilkes internship, I don't think 1 would have gotten neatly' as much out ol my psv chology degree, she said During hei internship, Shoval shadowed a TSS who was working with three autistic children in their homes, as well as assisting at camp with a child who has Aspergers syndrome. a less severe form of autism. "Before the intern­ ship. I didn't really know a lot about autism." she said. “1 learned so much." Current intern Jean Schappert heard about the Children's Service Center program through Dr. Chametski. her advisor. "1 was Irving to explore different areas of psychology and thought it sounded extremely interesting." she said. With a minor in sociology and womens studies, Schappert originally thought she would one day work with women and children who arc in abu­ sive relationships. “Now. though. I’m really enjoying working with the chil­ dren in this program.' she savs. Changed by her experiences. Schappert is hoping tor a second autism internship this summer. After she graduates inJune 2tV7. she hopes to become a I'sS heiselt and, work with autistic children: Its just wonder till yyoik that's being done. �notes cLASsnotes 1950 1968 Martin Poplzy was honored for his role as secretary and past president of B'nai B'rith. a Jewish advocacy group, in his local chapter. He is a past president of the Wyoming Valley Independent Insurance Agents. He was a trea­ surer of the local Item Temple and founder of the American Blind Bowlers' .Association. He resides in Kingston, Pa. with his wife. Janet They have two daughters, Judy and Linda. Daniel Klan, Ph.D. was featured on XPR. Daniel discussed his research on birds that crash into the plate glass win­ dows of buildings, which has prompted the use of special, etched glass win­ dows that may prevent bird crashes. He is a member of the Wilkes University Board of Trustees and an ornithologist and faculty member at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa. 1960 Emilie Gino is an education consultant. She was named Member of the Year by the Womens Transportation Seminar Los Angeles Chapter in 2004. Liz Slaughter is a senior project direc­ tor at Fordham University and is w orking on a five-year study on child welfare in the state of Connecticut. Liz resides in New Rochelle, N.Y. with her husband, Sylvester Albert, and their two children, Christina and Wesley. 1966 Richard Bucko, PIlD. retired as a school principal. He teaches at Farleigh Dickinson University and manages an educational consulting company Richard resides in Medford, N.J. with his wife, Marilyn. Alan Gamble is semi-retired from IBM's global financial sector. Alan and his wife, Susan Morse, reside in Englew'ood, Fla. Dr. Mark Hamdi is a licensed semi­ retired psychologist in a private prac­ tice in Glens Falls, N.Y. He resides in Whitehall, N.Y., with his wife, Judith. Roger D. Brewer MBA resides in Colorado Springs with his wife, Barbara, and their two children, Janesse and Jason. 1969 Earl E Bitely resides in Independence, W.V, where he works as the manager of Longstriders Farm. Martin Naparsteck published a book, “Honesty in the Use of Words.” He teaches English and literature at Geneseo Slate University of New York. He resides in Rochester, N.Y. 1970 Carl Polnaszek resides in Richfield, Minn, with his wife, Barbara Homce. 1967 Robert F. Armbruster, Ph.D. retired. Robert and his wife, Claire, reside in Tempe, Ariz. 18 Marvin L. Stein is an IT specialist and software engineer for IBM Global Services. He resides in Overland Park, Kans. 1971 JohnJ. (Jack) Flynn retired as senior writer and editor for the United Stales Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. He is a freelance writer and editor fixing in Fairfax, Va. Shopping Center in Wyoming. Pennsylvania. He resides in Luzerne with his wife, Lenora, and their chil­ dren Melissa, Joshua. Jared, and Jenna. 1973 Fred Gedrich is a foreign policy and national security analyst who has appeared on CNN, MSNBC and the Fox News Channel. He retired from the U.S. Department of State in 1997, after hav­ ing traveled to more than 50 countries and two U.N. Summits. Dr. William J. Gibbons resides in Grand Island, N.Y., with his wife, Dr. Sylvia Kaptein, and their daughter, Katie. Joseph Grill, Ph.D. is director of cor­ porate outreach and new initiatives at College Misericordia. Joseph resides in Jenkins Township, Pa., with his wife, Lisa, and two children. 1974 Steven Grossman is a senior consultant in market research with List Associates. He resides in Kiryat Yearim, Israel, with his wife, Linda, and their children, Lira, Rivka Sara, Asher, Dovid, Avraham, and Daniella. 1977 Karen C. Dussingcr was appointed to the position of Transportation Community Relations Coordinator, a professional liaison for PennDOT. Dussinger has held promotions, public relations and marketing positions with WBRE-TV, Wyoming Seminar)' King's College, and Mericle Commercial Real Estate. She resides in Dallas, Pa., with her husband, Joseph. John J. Minetola recently purchased a The UPS Store franchise. He owns and operates his business al the Midway Louis D. Zboray M’83 sen es as the tax collector of West Hazleton, Pa. He also served in the Army as an administrative assistant for the chief of staff for intel­ ligence at the Pentagon. 1979 Reginald Fatherly has had numerous one-man show’s and has received many aw’ards for his an. He has taught an in the public school system for more than ten years and is the assistant principal at Roosevelt Middle School in Williamsport, Pa. He is a member of the Bald Eagle An League. 1984 Michael H. Quinn is a Lieutenant Colonel with the Unites States Air Force. He resides in Eielson AFB, Alaska, with his wife, Valeriya, and their children, Shannon. Michael. Zhenia, and Maggie. UP CLOSE: BILL MILLER'81 Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Inc. recently named Bill Miller as Vice President of 1987 Allan C. Knox is a search and rescue program manager with die United States Air Force. Allan resides in Yorktown, Va., with his wife, Elizabeth, and children, Mackenzie and Shawn. Merchandising and Gifts, a posi­ tion that will put him in charge of the group of busi­ nesses that represent the highest margin products sold by the company and over S500 million in sales. He will ThomasJ. Rickojr. is the general man­ ager of .Amphenol, a worldwide fiber optics firm. He resides in Plainfeild, IIL, with his wife, Pamela, and their two children, Trey and Kiersten. be responsible for all buying, product development, and sourcing, including the supporting logistical and opera­ tional elements of those businesses. Miller has a wealth of retail and product development experience. He 1981 1988 began his career at Macy's, where Colleen Gries Gallagher was elected president of die Wilkes University alumni association. Cindy Houser is die administrator of two out-patient dialysis clinics. She resides in Achbald, Pa. with her hus­ band, Joe, and their three children, Scott, Rebecca, and Amber. he spent nine years in the merchan­ Paul C. Kanner M’86 has been involved in Community Theater since 2004. He is presently cast in Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” at the Oyster Mill Playhouse in Camp Hill, Pa. He resides in Harrisburg. 1983 Meredith Cunningham is a special education teacher for Prince George’s County Public Schools. She resides in Lusby, Md. Thomas George Urosevich, OD is an optometry associate for Geisinger Medical Group. dise department, and most recently served as a buyer of menswear, traveling extensively to the Far East and Europe to develop products and source merchandise. From 1989 to 1989 Jeffrey Eline produced the indepen­ dent feature film, Mentor, which has recently been accepted in the Tribeca Film Festival. Jeffrey is owner of Eline Productions. He resides in Finksburg. Md., with his wife, Gayle 88. and chil­ dren, Aaron and Selby. 2000, Miller worked for FAO Schwarz, starting as a Regional Manager. During his tenure, he successfully launched FA0.com and served as Senior Vice President for Store Strategy and Development. He was also General Manager of the flagship store on Fifth Avenue for four years, growing its sales from $17 million to Rob Faille was promoted to director of investments and financial systems for Penn Mutual Life Insurance in Horsham, Pa. Robert D. Wachowski M'94 is a madi teacher with the Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Edgewater, Md. He resides in Stevensville, Md. S37 million during his stewardship. Most recently. Miller served as the president and CEO of Eziba, a leading Internet gift company. Miller splits his time between his home in New York City and Williamstown. Mass, with his partner, Talbot Logan. 19 �_____ cLAssnotes CLAssnotes 1990 Amy Adamczyk married Gregory L. Taylor. Amy is a marketing assistant for Frost Brown Todd. They reside in Louisville, Ky. 1991 Robert Celia married Maureen Rogers. He is a regional sales manager for BioHorizons. Birmingham, Ala. They reside in Conshohocken, Pa. Christina Kolyan is a fourth grade teach­ er in the Lower Dauphin School District in Pa. She resides in Lancaster, Pa., with her children, Cody and Cassie. 2 I Linda O'Boylc Zancski SIHA’01 is a licensed nursing home administrator for the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System. She was recently elected the first woman president of the Edwardsville, Pa., Borough Council, where she resides with her husband, Stan Zaneski '90. and their two chil­ dren, Rebecca and Stanley. 1992 Brian DcAngelo is currendy employed by the NewJersey State Police. He resides in L'pperfreehold Twp., NJ., with his wife. Brandi, and their two children. McKinley and Rylee. Julie Orloski is a fund development director for Penns Woods Girl Scout Council. Julie resides in Tunkhannock with her husband. Bob, and two daugh­ ters, Karen and Sarah. I Joann (Saibclck) Pntshbiski is a regional program manger for biotechnical com­ pany Genentech, Inc. She and her hus­ band. Scott 93, reside in Palmyra. Pa. Carl E. Sutton M’99 is a candidate for senator of the 20th District of Pennsylvania. He is currently employed as a psychotherapist for Northeast Counseling Services in Nanticoke, Pa, and works within the Like Leman School District. He resides in Dallas Township, Pa, with his wife, Wendy, and their son, Floyd. where Jean is a stay-at-home mom for their two sons, Thomas and Andrew, and Chris works in fundraising. 1993 William C. Boyer received a master's degree in exercise science and health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania. William also received certification by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a performance enhancement specialist and certified personal trainer. He is a training specialist for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, owns a sports perform­ ance company Sports Performance Solutions, and trains high school and college athletes. He resides in Ashland, Pa. Darylc Cardone is a special assistant for flag officer matters for the United States Navy Flag Officer Management and Distribution office. Daryle resides in Alexandria, Va. 1994 Steven S. Endres, RE. and his wife, Gina, announce the birth of their son, Gabriel Steven Endres, bom March 3,2005. Steve is a National Accounts Manager for Novozymes Biologicals Inc. The couple also has two daughters, Taylor, 6, and Carly, 4, and reside in Vineland, NJ. Krista Rebo-Massara has become board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has been a partner of Family Health Associates Multispecialty Group, Womens Health Division, through Lewistown Hospital since January 2003 and a representative of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, among others. James Savage resides in Norwich, Conn., with his wife, Marchelle, and their daughter, Emersyn Lee. Mark Youngblood and his wife, Mary, welcomed their second child on January 13.2006, a daughter, Molly Elisabeth. Mark is a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, assigned to the Presidential Protective Division in Washington, D.C. They reside in Linthicum, Md. 1995 9.2006. They reside in Airmont, f i.Y. UP CLOSE: DAVE MACEDO '96 Colleen Ewasko is a Captain along with her husband. Brin" *' WILKES Jean Henimer and (Jiris llcmmrr '97 proudly announce the binli <4 ihrii Pa., with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Jimmy and Meghan. 1996 Katherine Zoka married David Genovese. She is a math teacher at GAR. High School in Wilkes-Barre. second son, Andrew Marlin, on January 20 Cynthia Kowalski M’04 is the Director of Nursing at Valley Crest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilkes-Barre, where she resides. 1998 Kerri Fasulo is an Area Marketing Manager for Sprint Nextel Corp, based in Manhattan. She resides in Pleasant Valley, N.Y, with her husband, Justin. I(»vln Grybnuld '!>!>, n professional baseball piuyiirt with Ifm Wnnhlngton Nationals orgahl/nllon,, nltopilnil n limn.fit in LntJ Vegos Uh IxniiHiiiiii I. •. tor Kliln romuliition, •« /Jiwrlly f'ltinilm! by country music star Garth (•lylio dti rtigulnily contributes to Hiiloiiuo Pictured with Brooks °ro Hryb«o>li| mill hi*. wife, l.onh. Name:. Class year: E-mail: Phone Number: In hopes of increasing the attendance of I uendd Hke to hdp as: our alumni and friends on Homecoming Weekend, we’re putting togedier class Class Committee Chair committees. If you would like to help Class Committee Member network with your classmates to get die class Class Gift Committee Member out, ’ please let us know how you will help. husband^Da^^^^fflWl ■ ■ ing business, Ricochet's Rapid Detail, which they opened in 2004. They reside in Scranton. and her husband, cor v Denton, Md. phy and develop o ... 2003 2000 James L. CaJJrey M’03 received a healthcare facility manager certifica­ tion from the American Hospital Association. James is an adjunct profes­ sor in the architectural engineering pro­ gram at Luzerne County Community College and a facility engineer at the Wilkes-Barre Veteran's Administration Hospital. He resides in Hughestown, Scott Cole is the principal of the Lebanon County Career and Technolog)’ Center. He resides in Mechanicsburg, Pa, with his wife, Cory, and their two children, Caleb and Faith. Corey Ann Roke is pursuing a master's degree in both classroom tech­ nology and educational leadership from Wilkes University. She is employed as 21 �dAssnotes CLASsnotes 1990 Amy Adamczyk married Gregory l_ Taylor. Amy is a marketing assistant for Frost Brown Todd. They reside in Louisville. Ky. Carl E. Sutton M’99 is a candidate for senator of the 20th District of Pennsylvania. He is currently employed as a psychotherapist for Northeast Counseling Sendees in Nanticoke, Pa., and works within the Lake Leman wherejean is a stay-at-home mom for their two sons, Thomas and Andrew, and Chris works in fundraising. Cynthia Kowalski M’OJ is die Director of Nursing at Valley Crest Nursing & 1991 Robert C He is a n BioHort reside in Christine er in the in Pa. S1‘ her chili Linda G licensee for the '• System, the first Edward where s Stan Zc dren, R NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES = ~<--C_ASS\LA!L PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA POSTAGE W ILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING HEADQUARTERS OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 84 W SOUTH ST WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 Julie Orloski is a fund development director for Penns Woods Girl Scout Council. Julie resides in Tunkhannock with her husband. Bob, and two daugh­ ters, Karen and Sarah. Joann (Scubclek) Prushinski is a regional program manger for biotechnical com­ pany Gencntech, Inc. She and her hus­ band, Scott ‘93, reside in Palmyra, Pa. 20 January 13,2006, a daughter, Molly Elisabeth. Mark is a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, assigned to the Presidential Protective Division in Washington, D.C. They reside in Linthicum, Md. Katherine Zoka married David Genovese. She is a math teacher at G.A.R. High School in Wilkes-Barre. 1995 Jean Hemmcr and Chris Hennncr '97 proudly announce the birth of their second son, Andrew Martin, on January 9.2006. They reside in Airmont, N.Y., UP CLOSE: DAVE MACEDO '96 Colleen Ewasko is a Captain along with her husband, Brian, in the United States Air Force. They are currently sta­ tioned at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. After a stellar career ■ as a player and H assistant coach with H the Wilkes basket­ ball program, David Jeffrey Nason is a Project Manager in land development with Bursich Associates, Inc. He resides in Pottstown, Pa., with his wife, Mary. J £ Macedo is sharing » his knowledge and achieving new levels of success at Virginia Wesleyan College. Macedo, who was a member of Lisa Samala is a pharmacist with WalMart. She resides in Scranton, Pa. the Wilkes coaching staff during the 1999 2001 two Wilkes teams that reached the Sarah Karlavage married Robert Rocchio. Sarah is the New England regional manager for beer importer Merchant du Vin-East. They reside in Providence, R.I. Michael Miller married Renee Majeski. Michael is a loan officer with Wells Fargo. They reside in West Pittston. to their first ever NCAA Division III Kimberly Kutch married Christopher Augustine. Kimberly is a training man­ ager with Sanofi Pasteur. They reside in Olyphant, Pa. 199: Associates Multispeciaky Group, Womens Health Division, through Lewistown Hospital since January 2003 and a representative of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, among others. Toni (Steinson) Loftus is an RN with the United States Army Reserves stationed ar Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston, Tex., where she case-manages wounded soldiers returning from the Middle East. Toni resides in Mountaintop, Pa., with her husband, Paul, and their children, Sheila, Jessica, Paul, and Tara. Pa., with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Jimmy and Meghan. team's 1998 run to the NCAA Division III Final Four and who played on BUSINESS REPLY MAIL Brian 1 by the resides... __________ r., until his wife, Brandi, and their two children, McKinley and Rylee. 1998 Kcni Fasulo is an Area Marketing Manager for Sprint Nextel Corp, based in Manhattan. She resides in Pleasant Valley, N.Y., with her husband, Justin. Kevin Grybosld *05, u professional baseball player with the Washington Nationals orga­ nization, attended a benefit in Lus Vegas for the Teammates far Kids Foundation, a charity founded by country music star Gorth Brooks. Grybuuki regularly contributes to the Foundation. Pictured with Brooks are Gryboski and his wife, Lenh. Lucia Peregrim is a Global Collector lor UPS in Dunmore, Pa. She and her husband. David, own a car detail­ ing business, Ricochets Rapid Detail, which they opened in 2004. They reside in Scranton. Division III Elite Eight, led the Marlins National Championship this season, finishing with a 30-3 record. In his six Corey Yanoshak M’02 is an export com­ pliance coordinator at L-3 BAI Aerospace Systems in Easton, Md. Corey and his wife, Amy (Nesevich) ’02 reside in Denton, Md. years with the team, he has tallied an 2002 to his alma mater. "My time with the Amy (Nesevich) Yanoshak is a fourth grade teacher Greensboro Elementary School in Caroline County, Md. She and her husband, Corey ’01 reside in Denton, Md. Wilkes basketball program was invalu­ impressive 124-45 record, with three consecutive 20-win seasons, and led his team to the 2005 and 2006 confer­ ence titles. Macedo credits much of his success able, and I learned a great deal from Coach Rickrode. The experience has helped to shape my coaching philoso­ phy and develop a winning program." 2003 2000 James L. Caffrey M’03 received a healthcare facility manager certifica­ tion from the American Hospital Association. James is an adjunct profes­ Scott Cole is the principal of the Lebanon Count)' Career and Technolog)' Center. He resides in Mechanicsburg, Pa., with his wife. Cot); and their two children, Caleb and Faith. sor in the architectural engineering pro­ gram at Luzerne County Community College and a facility engineer at the Wilkes-Barre Veteran’s Administration hospital. He resides in Hughestown, Corey Amt Roke is pursuing a masters degree in both classroom tech­ nolog)' and educational leadership from Wilkes University. She is employed as 21 �notes 2 / .'.J' r^irttn ii .uiii’i in i hr (iiguvi \antkoke An j S<hool Pisiriil She recently married Joint Joseph Wojciechowski, also of Nanticoke. 2004 Anthony P. Podczasy.Jr. is die super­ intendent of die I lanover Area School District. 1 le is completing his third v ear as die assistant national director for the American Junior Academy of Science, an honors research society for high school scientists. 2005 Kristina M. Davis works as a pharmacy manager for Rite Aid. She resides with her husband, James ’86, and their child. Jamie, in Mountaintop, Pa. Philip Torres is vice president and owner of Avid Advancement Moving Systems in Elk Grove, Calif, where he also resides. Sonnie Weller is a middle school basic skills and gifted and talented teacher for Lapotcong School District Sonnie is also a freshman boy's basketball coach at Phillipsburg High School. He resides in Phillipsburg, nj. Alex Wtshnie works as a structural engineeratJERosenkrantzPE.MAGEin Margate, xj. He resides in Ventnor, nj. Master's 1975 ^sCardoni has been aPpoin[ed Coordinator for Writing Across the Senium at Wilkes University \<>notes 1989 I iiiilu kUipTiiu \\(b pioinoU'il lo ,iv.i-a.uu vice president, tnilirulion inanagenieni lot l oteSouree, a third path employee Ivnelttsadministrator eom]Mnv. she resides in Robensia, Pa. 2001 Renee.Majeslti nunied Michael Miller. Renee is a first grade teacher with Wyoming Valiev West School district. They reside in West Pittston, Pa. clan lor General Electric for over 30 years. I ie is survived by two children. 1946 L. Robert Spencer passed away on October 12,2005. He was a champion diver and a jazz musician in New Y'ork City. He was an accountant and com­ pany newsletter editor at PG&W. He is survived by his wife. Margaret and a daughter. 1950 Dana Siggins is a special education teacher and emotional support teacher at Shoe—tker School in the East Penn och.v . Ttsct.-t near Allentown, Pa. m Memonam 1938 Mario?: Clark Dow■er t passed away on January 14,2004. 1939 Robert I Conway passed away on October 20,2005. He is survived by his wife, Joan Mary, and four sons. 1940 John M. Pisano passed away on September 6,2005. He was a captain who served with the Army Air Corps in World War IL Prior to his retire­ ment, he was a manager for Pomeroys. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Irene, a son, and a daughter. 1942 BernardJohn Flailil died on August 30, 2005. He was a veteran of wwtl, where he served with the Army Air Corps and the Navy. He was an electronics techni- Robert Paul Beck died July 17.2005. Robert was a trail veteran, serving under General Patton, and worked as a systems analyst for DuPont for 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Martha, three sons, and a daughter. Theodore Warkotnski passed away on October 19.2005. He worked for over 50 years in the insurance industry. He is survived by his wife, Irene, and a son. 1951 Robert R Hilburt passed away on December 6,2003. He resided with his wife, Virginia, in Lansdale, Pa. 1955 Glenn Reese Martin passed aw av on November 3.2005. He served with the National Guard of Pennsylvania. He is survived by two sisters. Lorraine and Hazel- 1957 .Manilla Trzcinski M70 died on September 26.2005. She served in the US. Army Nurse Corps in Okinawa during the Korean War. During her life, she taught elementary school and nurs­ ing at a hospital. She is survived by two sisters. Bernice and Anette. 1959 John 5. Salva passed away on November 23.2005. He resided with his wife, Louise, in Rochester. N.Y. 1960 Lee S. Smith passed away on October 28,2005. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Marilyn, a sister, and a brother. 1953 1961 William A. Clausen passed away March 26, 2005. He was a retired teacher from the Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, N.Y. Thomas Feeney died on November 10, 2005. He was principal of West Side Area Vocational-Technical School in Pringle, Pa., for 25 years and a United States Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Paula, four sons, and one daughter. 1954 Richard (Dick) Harrison Hawk passed away on November 7, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946—1948. He is survived by his wife, Joan, two daugh­ ters, and a son. Wilkes-Barre area and performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York Citv in several shows. She is sur­ vived bv two daughters and a son. Kimberly Whipple > a captain in the U-ited Stores A? 1970 Beulah Cohen Brandstzicr passed away on November 22.200?. She was a retired furrier living in vnwfafc Ariz. She was preceded in death Try her hus­ band. Eugene, and is sunrived by a sen and a daughter. 1976 Dr. Jeanne A. GdhnoiMTSpssed away on January 7,She s sr—rived by her daughter. Amizzz Marie. her parents, and her sisters. As —. assorixte professor of Radiology a*. the 1"tristasre of Rochester, she was program tovror for the Diagnostic Radiole®* RcsdenryProgram and was the director cl the Womens Imaging Center. ThomasJ. Lasky passed away on October 8.2005. He was a systems analyst for Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania for 21 years. He is sur­ vived by his parents, his wife, CheryL two brothers, and a sister. 1978 Harry Mahallv passed away on November 24.2005. He was the for­ mer business manager tor Mahally Trucking Co. and was an accountant for Wyoming Valley Alcohol and Drag Services. 1968 1979 Louise Helen Navarra Novy died at Judy (Wendorf) Selenshi passed away on October 5.2005. She was an instruc­ tor of nursing at East Stroudsburg age 93 on August 27, 2005. She was °nc of the first yoga instructors in the UP CLOSE: KIM WHIPPLE '05 - ■ 1'e Cert's E. A—a\ Top Graduate Award ’n her C?n'T.'s< Officer Training Class 05-06. CapL Whippte is curreniiy the Officer in Charge of the Gink: Pharmacy, a position th st entails worti'~g the from Jines at both the araia and satel Lite pharmacies, interacting witn the przvzers to ers^re proper therapy; course 'ng patients, and supervising the technicians and vcCur.raara. She is being trained in the Coumadin Clinic. This is a three-year cornrnkrnent An additional duty foe Caps. Whipple is being part of the Ah Education and Training Command Conference CcrnrriTtee werkhg with personnel throughout the wing. She aiso part z'pates 'n the Scot Cause. Arrays s raCA team. Wtipple is stationed at the Luke AFE n G ends e Ariz.. and worts in the Set" Meo Group. She holds a Nations; Defense Service Ribbon. 22 23 �CLASsnotes wiLKEshistory University. Surviving are her husband, Brian, two sons, a daughter, a sister and brother. Friends Constance McGuire passed away on September 8,2005. 1985 Marian Joan Karmilowicz Young passed away on September 2,2005. She was a nurse. She is survived by her husband, James, two daughters, and a son. 1988 Gary Buscalfcrri passed away on October 13, 2005. He was a supervisor for Roadway Express. He is survived by his parents; his wife, Michele; a son; and a sister. 1991 Annaniary Mundry passed away on September 2. 2005. She was employed by Nabisco. Surviving is her husband, Raymond (Jack) Wolfe. 1995 DarleneJones passed away on October +, 2005. She was a counselor of Kids of Peace. She is survived by her husband. Samuel. Jay M. Llcwllyn passed away on October 9,2005. He is survived by his mother, his daughter, and a brother. Dr. Robert Ogrcn, professor emeritus of biology at Wilkes University, passed away on July 13,2005. Many of his students became established scientists, physicians, allied health professionals, and nurses. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jean, and two sons, Paul and Philip. Enzo Lira passed away on October 26,2005. He was a graduate ofJulliard School of Music and a former music instructor at Wilkes. He is survived by his wife, Frances, and four children. Regina Meschini passed away on October 27,2005. She worked for 10 years in what was then the Wilkes College career placement office. IN MEMORIAM: JIM DECOSMO, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS Tom Bigler, emeritus professor of communication studies, pays tribute to his long-time friend Max Rosenn \\ — /M w e can take comfort that a Judge Max Rosenn is > K B ! now at rest, in peace for eternity'. If anyone has, he earned that peaceful rest through his life, which met the obligations conferred to be open, hon­ est, ethical, moral, compassionate, and dedicated to the service of his fellow human beings. It seems only natural that he would become interested in the law, if only because this is a nation of law. During World War II, he served as an officer of the Adjutant General’s Division, largely in the Philippines. When he returned home, he formed what even­ tually became one of the most presti­ gious law firms of the region. He left the firm in the early 1960s to serve as the Secretary' of the Department of Public Welfare under two governors, stepping out in the late 19b0s to become chairman of the state’s Human Rights Commission until 1970 when he was appointed by' President Nixon to the U.S. Court of Appeals, M Dr. Jim DeCosmo passed away October 9, 2005. He began teaching at Wilkes University in 1962 and in 1996 served as department chair. He officially retired in 1997 but continued to teach courses until this year. DeCosmo began teaching math in Long Island, N.Y., in 1956. While there, he obtained his advanced degree at Adelphia University. DeCosmo was a talented vocal­ ist and was active in various music groups, most recently the Choral Society at College Misericordia. He was also a handball player at the WilkesBarre YMCA for 40 years. DeCosmo enjoyed many things, including Wilkes University basketball, mystery novels, Broadway shows, theater, opera, clas­ sical music, movies, astronomy, and the Philadelphia Phillies. Surviving are his wife of 19 years, Betsy Crum DeCosmo; daughters, Betty and Patricia; son, Tony; brother David DeCosmo; and grandchildren, David, Megan, Emily, J.R., and Katie. Dr. Ming Lew, chair of the math­ ematics and computer science depart­ ment, says, "He was a friend and mentor to many past and present department faculty members. 24 Umvcrsity Remembers Judge Max Rosenn tf x3eT yn3l*t*iorl |J rIcIV© A nAhl/ *'***”/ Third Circuit. He served there with distinction for the next 36 years, end­ ing only with his death. In our last conversation, he said he was “in agony—absolute agony.” It wasn’t the physical pain, but he was enduring the unusual experience in his lifetime of being confined to a hospital bed for the better part of a month—except for a few' interludes into the intensive care unit as doctors struggled to help his deteriorating body provide at least the oxygen nec­ essary' to survive. Max w’ould not give up. There was w'ork to be read, daily conferences to be held with his law clerks and all odters who called. And there were many. So, his agony was rooted in not being able to get up and going again. Despite his rigorous work in the courts, he found more time than most of us do for a wide variety of services to the community. These ranged from leading the Agnes Flood Recovery' Task Force, serving for 33 years as a Wilkes University Board of Trustees 3 3 ■ Judge Mox Rosenn 1910-2006 member, working to persuade munici­ pal consolidation in the Wyoming Valley, urging the charter study com­ mission for Luzerne County, and mak­ ing contributions to the arts. Above all else, he was a man of, by, and for the people. He did, to his surprise, reach his 96th birthday. Three days later, he slipped into eternity. But Max Rosenn lives on in all of the accounts of the history' of this com­ munity, of this state, and of the juris­ prudence of this nation. Above all, he continues to live in the minds and hearts of everyone who knew him. He was, not by intent, but simply by example of his personal conduct, a shining star and a challenge to the rest of us. Ill Ifyou have, fill in yourfellow alumni on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, go to www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASsnotes, and fill out the form. Ifyou would like to send your note, a promotion? Alumni,oRelations tes Office ■Wil] Al*) AlAfAKrl n a decree Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 S'Pet! cl OUSinAQC E-mail your news items, story ideas, feedback, Ppx* , wlllVoOr or anything else you want to say, to alumni@wilkes.edu. ll rA Thank you for staying in touch! Retire? �WILKES UNIVERSITY � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/c6ac45d4b5136c42bb9fa31b8f1e65e4.pdf fd3c21f839d97e7f6885a210a1a5c57f PDF Text Text wiLKESuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni Ki 'V W' ' ~-r. . SK. . mi of its kind in higher education 1 i SPECIAL REPORT OF GIFTS ISSUE * WINTER 2006 �wiLKEsuniverse Our Changing Landscape WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tim Gilmour VP for Development Martin Williams BY DR.TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli ORTHOSE OF YOU WHO VISITTHE WILKES CAMPUS, I’M SURE YOU'LL NOTICE I | ; " 3s the significant improvements to our beautiful university grounds and revitalized downtown. The Wilkes University Board of Trustees dedicated alumni and regional leaders are working hard to improve the campus and downtown business district. If you haven’t visited recently, you should see what you are missing! In the meantime, take a minute to read the cover and feature stories in this issue to gain an understanding of the latest developments. The feature story on the new pergola demonstrates the impact an alumnus can have on the landscape of Wilkes University. Clayton Karambelas "49 and his wonderful wife, Theresa, should be commended for their unique contribution of a Greek pergola that will soon grace the Greenway next to the Alumni House. This wonderful tribute will be enjoyed for generations by students and alumni. For all of us here in Wilkes-Barre, the wait for a downtown bookstore has taken a decade. But the presence of a Barnes & Noble College Superstore near Public Square on South Main Street was worth the wait, it is everything we had hoped for. With 20,000 square feet of retail space, this academic superstore will serve students from King’s College, Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes University as well as theater-goers, shoppers and others looking to reignite downtown nightlife. Wilkes could not have done this alone. Without close collaboration with our friends at King’s, and without the assistance of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry and the city and county governments, this wonderful development would not have materialized. This is the first time that two colleges have collaborated with Barnes & Noble to joindy operate a bookstore anywhere in the U.S. It shows a commitment to think in new ways so we can best sen e our students and our community. 1 hope it is just the beginning of innovative ways to improve student services and to lower the costs of doing business. This issue of Universe also includes the Report of Gifts for 2005 -006. Yo Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Kimberly Bower-Spence CindyTaren M'07 Julie Uehara Emily Vincent ' , Layout/Design Quest Fore 16 Karambelas’ gift beautifies campus Sections 5 Development News 6 On Campus Historian John Pullo'82 Secretary Beth Danner '02 Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Mark Golaszewski Ryan Spencer Reed CindyTaren M'07 Curtis Salonick Photography John Seitzinger Michael RTouey Printing Payne Printery, Inc. WINTER 200G Wilkes University is an independent institution of ivghor education (indicated to dcaacmc and mtellflctuol nscelicnco in tho l-Derat arts, sciences, and professional programs The university provides its students with the e«por.cnce and education necessary for career and intellectual oeveiopmnnt as v<ui! as for personal growth, engender® a sense of values and civic responsibility, and encouuigoa its ntuoents to weleoma the Hope to see you on campus soon. 1* I Spotlight: Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 , 12 Barnes & Noble becomes joint bookstore for Wilkes and King’s Associate Director Michelle Diskin '95 should all be pleased that Wilkes has raised $1 million more this year t two years ago. To reach our goal of becoming a premier university in t student scholarships from local businesses and corporations in suppor Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership “Outstanding Leaders p Cover Story: 2 Association News First Vice President George Pawlush "69 j Features ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 will find hundreds of names of alumni who, over the years, have supporte students through generous giving to scholarships and general fund needs, want to personally thank each and every one of you for your support. We Atlantic Region, we will need everyone’s continued support. The Report of Gifts also shows that Wilkes University raised 5100,0 WINTER 2006 opportunities and challenges of u oiveiso and continually changing world Tito univerrity enhances tno it.to.tion of strong studenMaculty interactions in all ns programs, attracts and retains outstanding people m every segment of tl-o university, and fosters O spirit ol cooperation. community involvement, and indivtdu.il respect wittwi trie entire umvorAiiy 10 Sports 18 2005-2006 Annual Report of Gifts �■ ASSOCIATIONneuVS 2006 Homecomingo V 1 •S hti/' uHIlilllltlin nilkivcJu lie We �ASSOCIATIONfieWS DEVELOPMENTfieWS The Colonel Connection Reconnects Old Friends Traffic is brisk on The Colonel Connection, Wilkes’new online community, with more than 32,000 hits logged through September. Most activity so far comes from 1960s and 1970s graduates, related Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. Millennium alumni also dominate the photo albums, posting plenty of pictures. SL._ij.5iL J 'J - If you haven’t visited yet. simply go to http://community.wilkes.edu. Check out the latest University news and alumni events. List an online classified ad. Update fellow alumni on your latest family addition or career advancement. Post pictures of friends and family. Even buy Wilkes merchandise online. “I’m really excited about The Colonel Connection,” said user George Pawlush ’69, vice president of public relations at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, Conn, and first vice president of the Alumni Association. “It has potential to greatly improve communications between the University and our alumni. During my Wilkes student days in the late 1960s, 1 was especially involved in Circle K, which at that time was one of the bigger clubs on campus. Over the last few months through the r- , K subgroup on the CoLXnT have been able to reconnect wuh former fellow club members For some of these exchanges, it was the first time we had been in touch in nearly 35 years.” Colonel Connection StatsHits • 32,456 All logins ....... 5,375 Unique logins 1,660 Event registrations ........414 Career Center Webcards activated .169 Class Notes................................. 30 Friends Lists created__ ........... 155 Member emails........... .......... 232 News articles opened 1,097 Photos (individual) .... ........ 126 Photo albums............... .............. 47 Group photos.............. ............. 2 In Memory/ln Honor: Emilio A. Marianelli '73 Made a Great Investment Emilio Marianelli 73 was looking for ways to honor Dr. Umid Nejib, who passed away in 2002 after serving Wilkes for 37 years. Dr. Nejib was a professor of electrical engineering, dean of the school of science and engineering and was responsible for the development and accreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy program. "Let's keep Dr. Nejib’s vision and memory fresh for future genera­ tions,” was what Emilio had in mind when he made a generous gift to increase the Nejib Scholarship Fund. The funds of an endowment will never be exhausted. Earnings from these invested funds will provide talented students with a chance to realize their educational dreams. Ninety-seven percent of our undergraduate students receive financial assistance from Wilkes, and this support often makes the difference whether a student can attend or not. Why not follow Marianelli’s lead to increase Wilkes’ endowments when you want to make a gift in memory or in honor of a special person in your life? Leam more by calling the Development Office at 570-408-4300. IRA News:Take Advantage of the New Tax Code Changes In August 2006, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006. This bill contains a two-year IRA Charitable Rollover provision that will allow people age 70 or older to exclude up to 5100,000 from their gross income for a taxable year for direct gifts from a traditional or Roth IRA to a qualified charity. This provision is available until Dec. 31, 2007. Explore planned gifts privately with our new online gift calculator that provides deductions for all types of planned gifts. Visit: www.wilkes.edu/pages/1518.asp . =3 Join Wilkes Alumni for Beijing Tour Explore China's Great Wall and the ancient city of Beijing with fellow Wilkes alumni during an eight-day tour departing March 13, 2007. Fly a kite along the 3,700 miles of the Great Wall as you marvel at this feat of ancient engineering. Visit the infamous Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Watch locals during their morning Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven and see the famous pandas at the Beijing Zoo. Navigate narrow streets and alleys tn a rickshaw, visit a school and its pupils and ®eet a local family to leam about their history and way of life. Travel through the Valley of the Ming Tombsand enjoy the Peking Opera ..^'^"'^“"-^-furntture factor h re Chinese craftsmen build only with joints, no Terra-CmmV' Ch°°SC ‘° The price per-person is SI,719 for twin, SI,869 for single and S 1,709 for triple occupancy. The cost includes round-trip airfare from Allentown Airport, hotel transfers and departure tax. For more infor­ mation, contact Michelle Diskin, associate director of Wilkes University Alumni Relations at (570) 408-4134 or michelle.diskin@wilkes.edu. Or visit www.collettevacations.com/group/Wilkes/china.cfm. Xian and lhe world I m°rS MUSeUm Or lakc Part m the '^rld-famous Beijing Acrobatic Show 5 __________________ �c .campus o campus Fenner Quadrangle and Residence Halls Get Facelift As pan of the university's 20-year master plan to create a green, urban campus, an additional 3.2 acres of green space is being added to the Fenner Quadrangle, making the quad’ a more inviting. studentfriendlv place. Expansion and landscaping of the green space is expected to be completed bi the end of the year. :f=p;cts Delaware and Ci-.ssspeaKs t?;i ice hail renovations. The project coincides with a SI.5 million renovation of the Delaware and Chesapeake residence halls, which are located at the north end of the quad. The renovation project will add 12 beds, a sprinkler system, central air conditioning. a center skylight and Wi-Fi capabilities, plus new furniture, lighting and windows to i the halls. While under construction, the university is leasing housing around the Wilkes Utnpj1- JtMil the buildings reopen the 2007-08 academic year. Other residence halls are slated for •lemen: or renovations over the next 15 years. The campus is getting greener thanks to expansion of the Fenner Quadrangle. The Evans Hall parking lot was removed to make room for greenway expansion. Parking has shifted to the new University Center on Main parking garage in the 100 block of South Main Street. Another element to the project is construction of a pergola, a canopied walkway, made possible by a gift from alumnus Clarion Karambelas '49 and his wife Theresa. Read more about the pergola on pages 16-17. Wilkes Purchases High-Rise Apartment Complex Wilkes University officials recently announced they have reached an agreement of sale to purchase University Towers, a 130-unit apartment building located at 10 E. South Street in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes will purchase the building for S8.2 million from JPJR Ten E. South Tower, LP, an affiliate of Trivest Realty Group, LLC of Washington Crossing, Pa. The acquisition will solidify th university’s presence as an anchor to the downtown business district. In line with its master and strategic plans, the university will eventually reduce its presence in the neighbor­ hoods south of the campus and support downtown economic devel­ opment while creating increas­ ingly advantageous living/learning environments at the university. “This is an extraordinary move for Wilkes, said Dr. Tim Gilmour, Wilkes president. “Wilkes will scree its students better, enhance residential living options and further the reputation that WilkesBarre is a college town.’’ About half of the University Towers’ 205 occupants are students, according to Scott Byers, vice president for finance and support operations. “There will be absolutely no changes in the mix of tenants in the near future,” he said. Wilkes has had students residing at University Towers for the past three years in what Dr. Paul Adams, vice president for students affairs, has described as “a remarkably successful living arrangement that has blended gener­ ations in the same living space. ■‘This was a particularly attractive option for the university since University Towers is the preferred living space for our oncampus students,” Adams said. University Towers currently has the capacity to house 405 students, doubling the number of occupants and further increasing the number of residents living in the WilkesBarre business district. The university does not anticipate reaching maximum occupancy for several years. Wilkes will be able to offer student programming to a much larger audience, including support for mentoring and studying activ­ ities that are intended to increase student success. The college will no longer need to rent residential space from private landlords and will sell several university-owned properties, now used to house students. Wilkes will spend $1.7 million in renovations to health and safely, HVAC and elevator systems, among other improvements to the building, Byers said. According to Marty Williams, vice president for development and alumni relations, pan of the trans­ action includes a $3 million bargain sale gift to the university, resulting in the difference between the fair market value and the sales price being handled as an increase in the university’s real estate assets. "This is a perfect example of how donors can convey real estate to a charity," Williams said. Sordoni Art Gallery to Feature Work of International Photojournalist Hands of a Displaced Sudan: Cry1 for Compassion, a visual narrative of war, genocide and humanitarian crisis, movingly captured by journalist Ryan Spencer Reed, will be on view at the Sordoni Art Gallery fromjan. 15 to mid-March 2007. Reed will be on campus to open the exhibition in January. In the wake of nearly 22 years of civil war, the Southern Sudanese population lays shattered across the East African landscape. More than 2.5 million lives have been lost, and another five million, internally and Powerful images from Rynn F Spencer Reed's tho Sordoni Art Gallery Y in January. externally, have been displaced by this war. Since January 2003. a new conflict has been developing in Western Sudan, where, using many of the same tactics—terror, insecuvitv and genocide—’the Sudanese government is once again responsible. Reed has visited the Darfur region of Sudan a number of limes photographing and interviewing those involved on all sides of the conflict, and writing his own eyewitness dispatches. This project, currently being considered for exhibition by a number of university and college museums and galleries around the country, including Dartmouth. Harvard. Brown and others, will be featured first by the Sordoni Art Gallen’. Wilkes also is partnering with King's College to bring prominent speakers, officials from humani­ tarian organizations and political action groups, films and other cf.1 C? •; vu.'l related ixlucAtion.il programs :c both campuses. For more information, contact Ronald Bernier, director of the Sordoni Ait Gallery at rouald.bei nievdXe ilkes.edu. 7 € i ■•■■■■■■ ■ hH . i �or. cam pus o; campus K THE NATION'S NEWSPAPER Students Have New Venue for Entertainment Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 opened on June 30 in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The theater anchors the S31 million entertainmcm/residential/rctail complex along South Main and East Northampton streets. 1.^’ Exclusive Website for Prospective Students Featured in USA Today Wilkes University’s latest marketing tool called HelloWilkes, a special website created for accepted students to become familiar with the university through c-convcrsations with faculty and current students, was featured this summer in U5A Today and Philadelphia BusinessJournal. Social networking Web sites— like MySpace or Facebook—are essential to the care and feeding of the college student. Hoping to capitalize on that, Wilkes University introduced HelloWilkes this year to its accepted freshman class. A cross between MySpace and a weblog, HelloWilkes is an exclusive community for incoming freshmen to get to know other freshmen, strike up conversa­ tions with upperclassmen and faculty, and get a glimpse of daily life on the Wilkes campus. The Web site was created to replace the traditional admissions office “closing piece” that is sent to high school students who have been accepted, but have not made the decision to enroll. The site has proven to be much more popular—not to mention cheaper and more effective. HelloWilkes averages 6,900 hits per day—more than 200,000 hits total so far—with the average visitor going back nearly 40 times and staying on the site for an average of six minutes per visit. A a variety of ways — from e-mail and allow her to directly contact friends. K 1 postal mail invitations to orienta­ HelloWilkes has an area to post tions. Most schools feature personal profiles and to weigh in on prominent links promoting the sites predesignated topics, such as dorm on their main university websites. living and studying, but there's no ' '♦ff 11' i i j "We realized that in order to The theatre offers movie-goers nearly 2.800 seats in its 14 audito­ riums, each with stadium seating, rocker chairs and Dolby digital stereo. Some theaters also offer digital projections. "People love the theater." says Da'-.c P—ftps, chief operating s.-.-e. i'.r cittner R/C Theatres ’ laugement Corp, based in Students Online students we needed a medium that BY JANET KORNBLUM, USA TODAY they are already accustomed to," says So she created her own space on MySpace, based on the HelloWilkes Mark Sikes, assistant dean of students site, open to incoming Wilkes students. She also uses Facebook, going to college for the first time later at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Va., which created a site this month. But upperclassmen already for freshman this year. Andrew Seaman has a few jitters about have made him feel better—and he’s • ■.. ■„ ’• ■ ■■ acts as a clearinghouse for all sorts of information on everything from Facebook rather than building their inquired about student politics and dorm living on HelloWilkes, a private classes to regional culture and events. College networking sites vary. own sites. network the school created this year Some are little more than message Christopher Oertel, director of boards, others have areas where Rose in Albany, N.Y. He created a mind at ease that the dorm rooms are communicate with each other like Facebook page for his department to livable," says Seaman, 18, of Forest they do on MySpace and Facebook. reach out to incoming freshmen. government. William & Mary, for instance, 1,500 of To better communicate with a gener­ or censorship, we're going to invite a Michael Bugeja, director of the Greenlee School of Journalism and networking frenzy. Marietta (Ohio) College; Wellesley Communication at Iowa State (Mass.) College; Purchase (N.Y.) University in Ames. created private sites with features College and Seton Hall University in from profiles to bulletin boards and South Orange, N.J. "Universities need to be where people are," says Cheryl Brown, director of undergraduate admissions this," says Steve Jones, communica­ for Binghamton (N.Y.) University, tions professor at the University of which also has a new site. Illinois, Chicago. Seaman and his friend, Stephanie Gerchman, also an incoming Wilkes freshman, say HelloWilkes makes connections and answers questions. Gerchman. for instance, got advice from uppoiclassmen to choose psychology us her minor. Some kids like the idea of "advance networking so much teenagers,• it's basically meeting them on their own turf. It makes it more comfortable to got Information they might not otherwise got," £ problems. "If we exercise prior review University of Science andTechnology; mode of communication for th» have logged on in the past month, Sikes says. sites this year include Harrisburg (Pa.) "This has become such a familiar hud 1,000 hita.Tho day the USA Totlny online networks could create lege' colleges are launching into the social college will have something like •, Some worry that creating their own the 1,600 newly admitted students such as MySpace and Facebook, many "In a year or two virtually every I..-a, provided for us." Other schools with new networking information areas. z. '• "We're taking advantage of what's ation that socializes online on websites More than a dozen so far have : And judging by the traffic at some I want to... r.t) "Why re-invent the wheel?” says students can write full profiles and sites, students are using them. At f/.edaysof Some colleges use college-oriented residential life for the College of Saint The reason is "obvious," ho says. ,.-Z. student she met there. allow students to connect, the site ‘ •Z-r ..-.-. planned for the beginning of the school year with another Wilkes Seaman, who will attend Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., has on how to get involved in student J,. ter. and already has a movie night never even met them face to face. more nervous," he says. tnan /-st the standing pgopfc Along with message boards that HelloWilkes. 66 instant-messaging names. communicate truly effectively to Without the site, "I would've been vr.Md. “Its a little bit built-in spot for e-mail addresses or Colleges Connect Hill, Pa.They've also doled out advice WILKES LNIVERSin yourself approach, Gerchman says she prefers MySpace and Facebook because they Students find out about the sites in "The other kids were able to put my screen theater in dcitnatowm Wilkes-Barre. that they are even taking a do-it- potential students and to put new freshmen at ease. for incoming freshmen. UOMl AhOt I sites both to market their schools to Administrators any they use the whole new series of litigations, says But by and large, students co op­ tions are valuable, administrators sa\. "If you want the authenticity and true voice of the students you r'a . e to be willing to take the bad w .th t '? good ’ says Binghamton s B-cwn. 'On occasion, something sne.-.ks in w '0 e we go. ‘gulp.- And so fa? wo have been pretty ope?, about ’.erdog ov' students comments stand os s. "For students, these v? \ o e social connections sM says. ' w o want to connect w .th <>. stvcents o'd have then* connect w t•o. o"* otxe\ve cood to oo t.’k tg co\ o ^ogo o' ?> �WILKES UNIVERSITY s-;:-spage Wilkes Inducts 14th Clas<s Into Athletics Hall of Fame BY JOHN SEITZ1NGEK rS'A'LKES LSASSSlTY ATHLETICS Hall of Fame inducted its ‘.-th class in a ceremony on Saturday. Oct. 8 on the Wilkes campus. The Hall e: Fame was established in i?93 to honor those players, coaches and other non-partici­ pating individuals who have made outstanding contributions to athletics at Buckr.ell Junior Coliege. Wilkes Ce’.lege and Wilkes University. G H a Neil Dadurka '57 iree-sprr. participant during his crTsjjare Mv. at Wukcs. Cn the fidd. Dadnrka garnered it nr vazsTr letias in wrestling and adped the --sen post a 28-11-2 rezerz- As a senior, he was one of the C'.2-tls reazz tap^ins and led the tz its: jsj Midale Atlantic Cvn&nsKv _'4AC. dtamp'.niiiip, T-ziz.-zs had an izx&vidual record •- a ■ .-.g a -ica I -,h: a;. p-.'V.>.-. v.v ■ ■ ■ j-- ' ■ - • s:-i •zay,:: -,y was selected to Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Karen (Olney) Hazleton '78 Karen (Olney) Hazleton was a four-year member of the women's basketball team from 1974 through 1978. while also earning two varsity letters in softball during the 1977 and 1978 seasons. On the basketball court. Hazleton was a top point producer during each of her four seasons. She set what was then a school record by amassing 731 points during her basketball career. As a sophomore, she earned a berth on the Northeastern Pennsylvania Womens Intercollegiate Athletic Association all-star team after leading Wilkes with 212 points. She was voted as the Lady Colonels Most Valuable Player in both 1976 and 1978, and served as the team’s captain during her senior year. Hazleton also excelled during her two seasons on the softball diamond. A pitcher for the l_ady Colonels, she was named to thefortheastern Fvon-,;. fvania Women's Intercollegiate /-.•.-..e ;-. A-./,- ,ation all-star squad as a wniorand was voted the teams ''A.Aahle Player, Kaskcl’s play was instrumental in the Lady Colonels claiming Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Mid-Atlantic titles in both 1993 and 1994. In 1995, she led Wilkes to an overall record of 13-5 and the team's first appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament. A forward for the Lady Colonels, Kaskel ranks as the all-time leader in both goals and points at Wilkes. She scored an amazing 52 goals during her career, while also amassing 128 points. Kaskel was named to the College Field Hockey Coaches Association (CFHCA) All-American second team in 1995 and was a first team CFHCA Regional All-American in 1994 and 1995. Kaskel’s individual accolades also include three Freedom League Most Valuable Player awards. Additionally, she was named to the All-Freedom League first team and garnered the Wilkes Female Athlete of the Year award in both 1995 and 1996. An outstanding student, Kaskel was named to the Middle Atlantic Conference Academic Honor Roll during each ol her four years. Kim Kaakel '96 Chris Parker '96 Parlo r started on the basketball "mu for Wilkes from 19') 1 ihrotigli ' ■'. .'■/..-ar r-/.e;,-,;,er of th" I'J'Jh helping lead Wilkes Io lout tram <f.,m jy/Z throu;;b "iii'.i'i titlve MA( playoff bcribs . i., ,p^j '//tike-. and an overall record ol *11 19, I'arkci •. play was t illit al Iu leading the < olonels in the N< AA ■ing bum Inductees into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame pose for a photo durn Neil Dae Wachowski '89, Chris Parker '96, Bruce Dadurka, nephew of the late Ik y s ceremony, Laren rka ’57, and Ki (Olney, Hazleton Alan Zellner '72. Division III Tournament in the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. Parker ranks fifth on the all-time scoring list at Wilkes with 1,504 points, while also ranking 13th on the rebounding list with 563. Parker still holds Wilkes records for steals in a game with eight, and steals in a season with 80. He also holds the single-season mark for Held goal attempts with 506. A team captain during both his junior and senior campaigns, Parker earned first team All-Conference honors in 1994-95 and second team All-Conference accolades in 1995-96. Parker also earned a berth on the All-ECAC second team as a senior, and was a member of the NCAA All-Sectional Team in 1994-95. Bob Wachowski '89 No one In the history ol Wilkes I hilverslty athletics could cnergke and unite a student hotly as and again from 1992 through 1994. A true ambassador of athletics at Wilkes. Wachowski always found a way to make a grand entrance. Many times he would arrive to an athletic event riding his eight-foot unicycle. Other times, he might be seen riding his go-cart with a dummc dressed in opponent's colors dragging behind. He arrived at Homecoming one year riding a horse, while yet another time he landed on Ralston Field in a helicopter. Wachowski would even show up at opposing sites, unicycle and all. to provide inspiration during a key game. Wachowski was so popular that he was asked to sen e as the student speaker at c ommencement iu both logo and 1904, He also served as the student speaker at the dedication ot the Arnaud C. Matts t cuter in logo, and was awarded the Athletic Sen ice Awatd in iov'4. elleclively as Wnchowski. Alleelion niely known ns "< olonel Boh," Wnchowski spent lout sensotis ns die ntnscol at Wilkes, set t ing In iltitt I’rtptlelly Itoni I nil/ llttotigh I9fh>, Alan Zallnar *72 four Middle Atlantic Conference championships. During his four seasons on tie mat. Zellner posted a dual match record of 38 wins and only six losses. He broke the Wilkes rcz.’rz for dual pins in a season with It?, while also setting a record for due’ pins in a career with 21. Zciiaer won individual Mij-i’.e Atlantic Conference titles is z’JTC. jert .t-J. 1972. and was named the MAC'S Outstanding Wres:'..'r r. bo;h S ''. and 1072. in each of his four seasons c: Wi'.kcs. Ze’.'.r.c: c.'-.’...:ic.'. .er .he NCAA s'".'.. :-r.He rC.ee.. Oth in N'W rth ir, v.f.c-.-.ca■: s..-..;> > '■ > “4teuttb.'O’acc ■ s ' - ’.'"2 Zellner solved as -he b.ccc. cee.c' .■.or.'. W''' ■.‘•.•eug ’ '.V : ■Ags\x.xx. wr.-.s. \'e losses.. e e e while c.c 'gVv Ix.-s . i elluer was a loot vent standout on the wrestling mat at Wilkes mid helped the < olonels eaptuie V �covERStory This aerial photo of Wilkes-Barre City shows the location of Barnes & Noble in proximity to the Wilkes campus. King's and Wilkes involved the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, and, within weeks, the group put together a proposal to determine interest in the market. "We received positive feedback," Byers said. Barnes & Noble and Follett, both big players in the college bookstore market, were the two finalists for the project. -25i i XT BOOKSTORE strt c both Wilkes ; ■■ ersitv and King's College ?.■< been brewing for more than a decade. However, the tinting ■ .isn't right...until now. .7, October, Eames & Noble College Eceksdlers. Inc. opened its doors to its newest bookstore in downtown Wilkes-Barre. This S2.4 million project was made possible by a partnership of the two colleges and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, along with help from die city of Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County. Located at 7 South Main Street in the Chamber's Innovation Center @ Wilkes-Barre, the “academic super­ store" operates as the joint campus bookstore for Wilkes and King’s, and serves the needs of the general public. The bookstore occupies two floors of the former Woolworth's five-and-dime store building, creating approximately 20,000 square feet of retail space. The first floor of the historic building looks like a traditional Barnes & Noble store with newspapers, magazines and a wide selection of books. It also includes an 84-seat, full-service Barnes & Noble Literary Cafe with Starbucks coffee, lounge chairs and tables, and a spirit shop offering Wilkes and King's merchandise and apparel. The lower level of the building is where college students can find textbooks, school, office and dormitory supplies, and anything else needed for college life. The bookstore project boasts a few firsts. “This is the first time that two colleges collaborated on a project like this, making it the first joint campus bookstore for Barnes & Noble,” said Fred Lohman, senior vice president of real estate for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & industry and ’76 Wilkes alumnus. The bookstore also is Barnes & Noble's first downtown location in a Pennsylvania city other than Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Recipe for Success ’’The idea for a joint bookstore has been around a long time in one form or another,” said Larry Newman, vice president of economic and community development for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business & Industry. “It made sense to combine the two campus bookstores and move to common ground in the heart of downtown. The circumstances were never correct before. It was not the right location or the right time.” Dr. Tim Gilmour, president of Wilkes University, said it took the right mix of people to make the bookstore happen. “There are so many groups that needed to come together, and this time, we were able to do that,” Gilmour said. “Clearly, the president of King’s [Rev. Thomas O’Hara] deserves a tremendous amount of credit, along with the mayor of Wilkes-Barre, the Chamber and Barnes & Noble. We had a lot of people working together and collaborating effec­ tively. It was a recipe for success.” The idea to pursue a joint campus bookstore downtown was revived late summer 2005. “We [Wilkes] broached the idea with King’s College and the Chamber,” said Scott Byers, vice president for finance and general counsel for Wilkes University. “We each had a bookstore, and we didn’t think we could provide the level of support for students, faculty and staff with those arrangements that we could with a joint bookstore." Securing a Retail Giant The call from President Gilmour regarding the opportunity to bring a bookstore to Wilkes-Barre was received by Paula Eardley, vice president of campus relations at Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Eardley visited Wilkes-Barre and went back to Barnes & Noble with enthusiasm for the project. we all got excited about bringing a store to Wilkes-Barre. We saw the vision that Dr. Gilmour and Father O’Hara had. “Barnes & Noble is interested in putting stores in communities that want us,” he continued. “We liked how the two college presidents came together. We want to build relation­ ships and have partnerships. We sensed that with Dr. Gilmour and Father O’Hara, and wanted to be a part of it." College officials and Chamber members said Barnes & Noble College Booksellers was selected to operate the joint bookstore because it brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. “Barnes & Noble is a world-class retailer and an excellent college book Murals depicting athletics, campus life and Wilkes history are on display throughout the bookstore. “Paula got us all excited about it," said Patrick Maloney, executive vice president of Barnes & Noble College Booksellers. “It was a joint proposal to provide a campus bookstore to serve both Wilkes University and King's College. 1 visited the site, and supplier," Gilmour said. 'The company is so well-known and well-respected, and it will draw a lot of students to downtown Wilkes-Barre. Having Barnes & Noble here is key to the city's recovery strategy." 13 �covERstory covERStory Maloney explained that the term "academic superstore" is used to describe a store that is a mixture of a traditional Barnes & Noble store and a college bookstore. “An academic superstore is typically located on the edge of campus,” he said. “It brings the university and community together in a different way, improving relationships between the two. It's a wonderful vehicle to create that bridge between 'town' and 'gown.'” 1 I "This is the largest single retail project in Wilkes-Barre in 30 years. It's a huge step for downtown Wilkes-Barre." Barnes & Noble currently operates more than 570 college bookstores. Of those, nearly 50 are academic superstores like the one in WilkesBarre. The Bames & Noble bookstore in Wilkes-Barre joins an impressive list of colleges and universities with academic super­ stores on the edge of campus or close to town, including Southern Methodist University, University of Pennsylvania, The Ohio Stale University, Yale University, Georgia Tech, DePaul University and Dartmouth College. “The academic superstore that Bames &r Noble brings to WilkesBarre is centered around the needs of the campus with a mix of retail to it," 14 Byers said. “The former bookstore campus was 3,000 square feet. The Barnes & Noble bookstore will be six times larger at about 20.000 square feet. The company brings an expertise that is second to none. It is a well-recognized brand known for its quality.” Community Reactions The downtown bookstore is a key piece in the overall strategy to revitalize downtown, and the community has been embracing it. ■‘The reaction has been unbelievably positive,” Lohman said. “This is the largest single retail project in Wilkes-Barre in 30 years. Barnes & Noble brings a nationally recognized retail store to town, adding to part of the fabric of downtown. It’s a huge step for downtown Wilkes-Barre.” “For a long time, people asked why downtown Wilkes-Barre is not more of a college town,” Newman said. “There are 6,500 college students here, but traditionally, there was a divide between ‘town’ and ‘gown.’ That divide is rapidly disappearing.” Gilmour said feedback from students, faculty and staff when the bookstore was officially announced in August 2006 was very positive. “Overall, there is genuine enthu­ siasm to having Barnes & Noble R” place where the community could go and congregate. It does much more than provide required educa­ tional materials.” In addition to offering books, magazines and school merchandise, U the Barnes & Noble location provides another positive place to downtown and being our c ” hang °Ut in Wi'kes-Barre. “I’ege 14.000- people bookstore,” he said. “Students ° 11 “Approximately ------■' live ’----- -<■ ..... W11 and work downtown,” Byers said. have to walk a little farther to get “People can go there at lunchtime, thetr books, but they’ll be walking shop and have a cup of coffee. It’s another level of service that couldn’t there a lot as other businesses open. Once they walk the two have happened without this collaboblocks they ’ll enjoy and come it.” to the bookstore ration. .■ The ti, bookstore u , helps t '> to further revitalize Wilkes-Barre by Jenna Strzelecki, a senior business ,giving more things to do during the week and weekend for students and administration student and president of student government at members of the community.” Wilkes, said the new Barnes & Noble bookstore will help current and future Wilkes students and make a good addition to the city. “It gives students the opportunity to get down to the center of Wilkes-Barre and see what’s beyond the Wilkes campus, giving them a different perspective of the city,” she said. “Since it’s a joint bookstore, it gives Wilkes students a chance to get to know King's people more and vice versa. There is a little bit of a rivalry between the two schools because we’re located so close, but the Competitors Collaborate When discussing this new bookstore, the word heard most often from Wilkes and King's admin­ istrators, Chamber officials and , bookstore is a good idea.’ The bookstore helps faculty and , members of the community as " ell as students, Maloney’ said. A tremendous amount of books are available to them,” he said. It a‘'c I them a place to come together. Some faculty members may [dents schedule time to meet with Stu •ad of in their at the bookstore instea also createsa offices. The bookstore important to Wilkes and the city. “First, it's Barnes & Noble—we attracted a world-class retailer,” he said. “Second, we couldn't have done this on our own. Third, the bookstore serves to further revitalize the city, which is critical to the long­ term success of the city and the university. We can’t act as an island and not be active with our city.” Maloney said he is happy to be a part of the redevelopment of the city. “1 think the bookstore is a wonderful thing for Wilkes-Barre,” he said. “These two institutions of higher education located half a mile apart were able to come together and make this happen. The store will celebrate the rebirth of WilkesBarre and the two schools. I hope it's a place that the community takes pride in. “I'm very' happy to be a part of A New Wilkes-Barre this. I’m very proud that we [Barnes Gilmour believes that the project is & Noble] were selected. And I'm much more than a bookstore; it is very optimistic about the bookstore part of an effort to revitalize and the future of Wilkes-Barre." downtown Wilkes-Barre. “There is Wilkes alumni who have not a definite feeling that this will be a returned to Wilkes-Barre in a few major step forward in the city's years may be surprised at how the revitalization," Gilmour said. city has changed. “The difference “With Barnes & Noble moving in, is amazing, and alums will be it signals to other retailers that pleasantly surprised even if their Wilkes-Barre is a vibrant town.” last visit was three or four years Strzelecki said the bookstore ago,” Gilmour said. “You have a is good for the city and its future. Barnes & Noble, a 14-screen “Economically for the city, it was movie theater and night club that needed," she said. “The new have changed the character of bookstore will draw a lot more South Main Street significantly. people in from surrounding South Main is much more lively areas to Wilkes-Barre. By and attractive.” bringing people in, it gives Lohman said alums will sec a new [ Wilkes-Barre a jumpstart for Wilkes-Barre that they haven't seen ,i revitalization and could help before. "They'll sec a cleaner, brighter 1 bring in other businesses.” and vibrant Wilkes-Barre that they Byers cites three reasons haven't seen in decades." I*. I this new bookstore is Barnes & Noble executives is collab­ oration. Despite being in-city rivals who compete for students and wins on the sports field, Wilkes and King’s were able to come together. “Collaboration was crucial,” Gilmour said. “We had a real desire to create this bookstore and felt it was a real value to our students. We [Wilkes] couldn’t do it alone, but we [Wilkes and King's] could do it together. Both of us can be so much stronger if we collaborate." Setting aside the rivalry was not difficult, Byers said. “The bookstore is part of the first wave of opportu­ nities to collaborate and benefit both universities,” he said. “Students at Wilkes and King’s interact a lot now, but this helps solidify those interactions.” Rov.Thomos J. O’Horo, C.S.C.. King‘« Collogo Proaidont, ond Wllkos President Tim Gilmour recognize the value ot collaboration in downtown revitalization. 15 �1^0. spot light - ; - Vi Hl—. Karambelases Donate Piece of Ancient Greece Special couples vision for campus is becoming a reality BY JUUE UEHAHA HE WILKES UNIVERSITY CAMPUS has become more beautiful thanks to Clayton ’49 and ■ Theresa Karambelas. As the focal point of Wilkes’ new Greenway project, which also includes landscaping, a formal walkway and a voHeybal! court. Clayton and Theresa hare donated a beantfui pergola. Located next to ■he Afasan House and behind Er-nseth Haih. coBHraakm of the perg ta vi_ begjB later this year wit?, treniswtrrk sad Greek-stvle catenas oat wffl be Etel with "teste. a-.-ver? and zteaxsg vines s tee sprtms.. “The pergola is such a nice anchor for the Greenway," Clayton said. "As a classic Greek structure, it is a fitting gift from my wife, Theresa, and 1 since my family is from Greece and her family is from Italy, where pergolas began.” A rare architectural structure for college campuses, the Karambelas pergola is even more unique because it features a stage for outdoor theatrical performances, concerts or gatherings. The pergola is approxi­ mately 56 feet long and 15 feet wide and can be used for an unlimited number of activities—from weddings to relaxing in the shade. Lil History of Giving -■---- 1 and This is not the first time Clayton Theresa have given back't to Wilkes in a significant i ncy u made a major significant way. way. They gift to the Henry Student Center in 1999 and a state-of-art electronic I BUT" "We hope our , excitement is • contagious and ’ % ■—-r marquee in 2003 to announce campus events. Prominently located outside of the Dorothy Dickson Dane Center for the Performing Arts and near the entrance to the student center, the marquee keeps students on campus and even drivers on River Street apprised of the latest happenings around campus and the community. "I thought the sign was a good idea because if I wanted to know what’s happening around Wilkes, other people probably do, too,” Claytoim said. “Theresa and I live only a mile or so away froiim campus, and since many events are for the community as well as the students, we wanted to stay informed. And, since it’s run by a computer, it can be conveniently updated whenever necessary.” An active member of the alumni association and the John Wilkes Society, this proud alumnus donates money to Wilkes each year. “As a Wilkes graduate and part of the local community, I am happy to give back,” he said. “After all, the university can’t exist without alumni donations.” “All Wilkes students and faculty are deeply indebted to Clayton and Theresa for their generosity and caring spirit,” Williams said. “Part of my role at Wilkes is Io foster IK The pergola, shown here in an artist's rendering, will be located near Delaware and Chesapeake halls. relationships with alumni, and Clayton and Theresa have been leaders and role models for alumni for a long time. I’m grateful to know them.” of it," Theresa said. “We wanted it happening." create an environmentally friendly, ceremonial place." Williams said. "The pergola is a great addition to the university and is a strong reminder of the power of architecture and ideas.” t _ that others will take pride in, -As we worked with thearchiter become a part of to develop the construction Plan, and come back we wanted to take the idea of a to Wilkes to see pergola and modernize it so students would take full advantage what's been to be a quiet place to contemplate and escape but also be in the heart of the campus. Since we didn't want it to just occupy space, I think incorporating the stage was the best idea. That way. the uses fo it are unlimited." Many Williams, vice president of advancement, agrees. "The concept of the Greenway was to improve the space around the Alumni House and ■- c How It All Started Since his undergraduate years, Clayton has been extremely active at Wilkes. Graduating in 1949 with a bachelors degree in commerce and finance, Clayton was president of Student Council and of the Thespians. He also was an athlete. He was on the university’s first wrestling team, first tennis team and was the coach and co-captain of the first swimming team. “And he’s still a social butterfly,” Theresa added. Now married 39 years and retired, Clayton and Theresa met while working next door to each other. Although Theresa didn't attend Wilkes, through her husband she eventually formed an affinity for the university, its wrestling team and ultimately all things Wilkes. Community Involvement In addition to being involved at Wilkes University, Clayton and Theresa also are active within their community and the Greek Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre. Clayton has always lived within one mile from the university. For several years after college, he ran a restaurant and candy shop that his father and uncle started in 1923 called The Boston Restaurant and Candy Shop. After he sold the business in 1973, he started C.K. Coffee Sendee and continued to grow that company for more than 30 years. With these businesses and his involvement with charities. Clayton is a prominent member of the communitv "We re really excited for the new things happening at \\ ilkes and in Wilkes-Barre." Theresa said. “We hope our excitement is contagious and that others will take pride in, become a part of and come back to Wilkes to see what’s been happening. We’d like to think we’re lighting a fire under the alumni in some small wav and adding a new dimension to the lite of the students on campus.” I* I Clayton Knmmbelnn, ckiss of 11’19. |p*rgota construction sito. 17 L �REPORT OP Gifts Elevating Wilkes to Greatness REPORT OF GIFTS: GIFTS RECEIVED JUNE 1, 2005THROUGH MAY 31, 2006 REPORT OF GIFTS TABLE OF CONTENTS_______ Pages 20-24 Giving by Constituency •TRUSTEES & TRUSTEES EMERITI • UNIVERSITY FAMILY • COMMUNITY BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS • FRIENDS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS & ALUMNI Max Roscnn Lecture Series in Law and Humanities Endowment .Pages 24 Pages 25-37 Giving by Class CLASS OF 1935THROUGH CLASS OF 2005 Page 38 | Senior Class Gift--------------------------------- Page 39 The Marts Society Endowed Named Scholarships Page 40-41 John Wilkes Society Page 42-44 REPORT OF GIFTS KEY The John Wilkes Society PLATINUM ASSOCIATES DIAMOND ASSOCIATES HONORARY ASSOCIATES TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES FOUNDER'S CIRCLE PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES 5500,000 or more $250,000 - $499,999 $100,000- $249,999 $10,000 - $99,999 $5,000 - $9,999 $2,500 - S4.999 $1,000-$2,499 The Eugene Farley Club $500 - $999 5250 - $499 $100-5249 . Up to 599 GOLD CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES CONTRIBUTORS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FROM OPERATIONS *£ Revenues and other Support W Tuition and Fees Less: Student Aid_________ Net Tuition and Fees Government Grants and Contracts Private Gifts, Grants and Contracts Sales and Services of Auxiliary Enterprises Income from Interest and Dividends Other Additions Endowment Income Designated for Current Operations Net Assets Released from Restrictions___________ Total Revenues and other Support Expenses Instruction Research Public Service Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Auxiliary Enterprises Total Expenses_____ Increase in Net Assets from Operating Activities TOTAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard L. Bunn '55 John M. Ccfaly.Jr. ’70 Denise S. Cesare ’77 Charles F. Cohen Lawrence E. Cohen ’57 Esther B. Davidowitz Linda A. Fisher Shelley Freeman ’82 Colleen Grics Gallagher '81 Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour Michael I. Gotlkdenker Jason D. Griggs '90 Alan E. Guskin Milan S. Kirby Daniel Klem.Jr. ’68 Dan E Kopen ’70 Melanie Maslow Lumia S (19,887,587) $ $ $ S S $ $ _$_ 41,247,579 $ Clayton Karambelas 49 ^‘BurKibbe,Fae„llyR Dantel Klem.Jr. 68 BOT Rep. Gerald A. Moffatt ’63 Robert A. Mugford '58 Rosemary LaFratte 93 William kayo '01 Mary’ Belin Rhodes M’77 Ronald A. Rittenmeyer ’72 Ashley McBrearty 06, SAA President William Miller -81 BOT Rep. Pon Miller ’93 ^PaMush-SS.Hrvp Eugene Roth '57 James J. Sandman Susan Weiss Shoval Jay S. Sidhu M’73 Elizabeth A. Slaughter ’68 Ronald D. Trcmayne ’58 Historian Ah E. Qureshi 96 s'even Roth '84 J°hn J. Serafin 90 TRUSTEE EMERITI 888,722 Panic S. Davies Robert A. Foninsky 1,288,310 1,115,000 Jerome R. Goldstein Frank M. Henry SG President Bill Tarbar^ 70. Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox ’58 Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Past President Margery Ufbetg -6g Richard L. Pearsall Siephanie \5ctor06, 484,440 1,194,903 5,297,111 8,173,208 5,573,612 S 59,306,549 $ President Br'dget Giunta '05 chariieJacl«on-5] 8,723,587 S 12,632,835 $ Kay Coskey '86 ^■hDa„ner-02.Secre,ar,^dR.Denrech.Jr. 61 Glen Flack '73 '■“""n Cries Gallagher-81 George J. Matz '71 Clifford K. Mclbergcr John R. Miller ’68 William R. Miller’81 William A. Pcrlmuth ’51 S Dcnise S. Cesare ’77, BOT Rep. 2,722,734 $ 25,950,440 $ Terrence Casey '82, 2nd VP Ancestral Rep. G. Garfieldjoncs 72 3,808,805 $ 59,794,737 S ViIa>-Arora. Faculty Rcp L-ura Barbera Cardinale 72 David Carey '83 Michael J. Mahoney Marjorie H. Marquart Marino J. Santarelli ’73 $ 61,135,166 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD of directors Arnold S. Rifkin Max Rosenn'5 Matthew Sowcik 'oo Lou Steck ’55 Andrew Steinberg'06. Class Rep. J°di Viscomi 05 Richard M. Ross, Jr. Joseph J. Savitz ‘48 Stephen Sordoni Constance McCole Umphred William J, Umphred, Sr ’52 Norman E. Weiss 488,188 versity. Wv regRt any omissions or errors contained within this report Doe to the number ot generous donor* some name, may hase mistakenly 02006 Published by the tb Devtlopini nent Division of Wilkes Unite tut the collections to Evclyne Toplcr, Director ol Planned Giving. at 1-sW-WILKVS-U c\t 4300 or email her alcvilyne topIcU-Av." > 5 edit been missed II you sin or omission, please dire liould find ani error < 19 �REPORT OF Gifts Giving By Constituency Edward M. Moyer ’73 PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 Anne Straub Pelak M’98 Chcrylynn Petyak Gibson 71 Psrricii S. Davies Joseph E. (Tim) Gilmour John L. Pesta P’06 Victoria M. Glod '91 Rcbcn A. Foninsky Bernard W. Graham Bruce E. Phair ’73 Stanley J. Hanczyc Anna Rusnak Noon Frank R. Hughes ’84 Rebecca H. Van Jura Jonathan G. Laudenslagcr ’99 Megan L. Wade PP&L Christopher T. Leicht Man' L. Watkins PA Economy League, Inc. Catherine Link 75 Eric A. Wright Rosenn, Jenkins & Glenn J. Lupole Matthew J. J. Yencha Patricia A. Mangold Cheryl M. Yustat Ellen R. Flint Matthew C. Batroncy Philip A. Marino ’80 Ronald R. Bernier KarcnBeth H. Bohan Robert W Bohlander Gale P. Martino Sharon M. Bowar Barbara A. Bracken Mary Ann T. Mcrrigan The John Wilkes Society Lyndi L. Moran TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Fred Nichols Jeffry S. Nietz ’01 John L. Orchotsky $10,000- $99,999 Aeroflex Foundation BLUE CIRCLE Harvey A. Jacobs 72 Band R. Carey '83 $250 - $499 Keith Klahold MarieJ. Carver Michael J. Frantz Joel A. Berlatsky Anthony L. Liuzzo zzcce E, Cohen *57 J. Michael Lennon Thomas A. Bigler Adelcne C. Malatesta Robert S. Capin ’50 William M. Martin fzscc D. Griggs *90 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES James F. Ferris ’56 Matthew McCaffrey '94 James M. Case Samira T. Chamoun Debra Prater Chapman '81 Cynthia Littzi Chisanek Dsn E Kopen *70 $1,000-52,499 Joan Zaleski Ford 75 Donald E. Mencer Theresa Cochran GecsgpJ. Matz 71 Jean Reiter Adams 78 J. Banholomay Grier ’02 Mary E. Miller Gerald A. Moffatt ’63 Paul S. Adams 77 Kenneth L. Hanadel Barbara Rosick Moran '84 Fdzzani XL Ross. Jr. Jeffrey R. Alves Susan Marley Hritzak ’81 Mary’ Beth Mullen Mseph J. Switz '48 Anne Heineman Batory ’68 Paul J. Kaspriskiejr. Scott A. Byers Blake L. Mackesy James M. Culhane N,eole Sparano Culhane Michael J. Pitoniak Downtown Wilkes-Barre Regina A. Plesko M & T Bank M & T Charitable Foundation OtaneH. Demehak S»aan L. DiBonifazio Harvey Pollock Plains Rotary’ Club Polish Room Committee PricewaterhouseCoopers Lisa A. Mulvey Touchdown Club Follett College Stores The Goldstein Family Prahlad N. Murthy Michelle Diskin '95 Diane Duda Deborah L. Dunn <5C5 - <999 Wilbur F. Hayes Sharon G. Telban '69 Michael J. Hirthler William B. Terzaghi Jerry’J. Palmaioli Josephine M. Panganiban James L. Merryman Thomas J. Thomas. Jr. ’86 John G. Reese Philip R. Tuhy David L. Pickett Kristine Erhard Pruett 99 S25C-5499 Jerry N. Rickrode Diane E. Wenger Richard G. Raspen ’67 George L Fenner, Jr.* James P. Rodechko Philip L. Wingert Mark D. Stine Michele T. Zabriski Gerald C. Rebo Brian Redmond '97 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Philip Rizzo Marie Roke-Thomas '83 Chuck Cohen The Eugene Farley Club Hisham A. Abu-Nabaa '96 Francis J. Salley Patricia L. Searfoss Elizabeth A. Slaughter 68 GOLD CIRCLE Thomas J. Baldino Christine Tondrick Seitzingcr ’98 CONTRIBUTORS Christopher J. Bailey Barbara N. Bellucci ’69 John W. Seitzingcr Up to $99 Louise M. Berard Joseph T. Bellucci Herbert B. Simon Matthew J. Sowcik 00 Darin E. Fields /Xmal D. Biggers Edward E Foote William J. Biggers Michael Speziale Sandra A. Fumanti Jenny Blanchard Frederick J. Sullivan Patricia Boyle Heaman ’61 Carol A. Bosack ’80 John T. Sumoski Robert J. Heaman Paul C. Browne Barbara Samuel Loftus Janice Broyan Wagiha A. Taylor ski’98 Judith Tobin Tclechowsl Tricia M. Russell Richard A. Fuller MatyL. Gillespie John B. Gilmer Philip J. Ruthkosky Debbie J. Rutkoski Michele M. Sabol-Jones Raebara D. Gimble Denise M. Granoski '05 Brian R. Sacolic ThomasA. Hamill M|ehael R Hardik Robert N. Harris Tammy M. Klucitas Care Systems, Inc. Wilkes-Barre Rotary’ Club The Eugene Farley’ Club The Luzerne Foundation Mark IV Industries JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES GOLD CIRCLE Foundation, Inc. McCole Foundation, Inc. $500 - $999 ALLTEL Information The Weiningcr Ballard Spahr Andrews Foundation, Inc. William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. The Willary Foundation Board & Ingersoll, LLP Benco Dental Company First Liberty Bank & Trust First National Bank Bloomsburg Metal Company of Berwick First National Community Bank Maryellen Sloat Todd M. Sloat Andrew B. Snyder ’00 FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Karen A. Space Michael F. Stolarick Jonathan P. Strucke CVS Chartiable Trust, Inc. $5,000 - $9,999 Borton-Lawson Engineering Brdaric Excavating. Inc. Brennan Electric, Inc. Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. Michael & Kathleen Cleveland Bros. Equipment Corp. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Hirthler Fund Jack Williams Tire Co. McCarthy Tire Service Co. Inc. The Coutu Foundation Montage Agency, Inc. Professional Accountant Facility Design & Development LTD. GAO Marbuck Foundation Hirtle, Callaghan, & Company Creative Business interiors Stephen J. Tillman John & Josephine Thomas Fortune Fabrics, Inc. Carol P. Dippre Edward J. Ungureit Michael W. Fasulka Mark A. Wanal Foundation Gertrude Hawks Candies. Inc. Changeable Sky’s, LLC. Robert S. Swetts Romaine Szafran Evelync Topfer Deborah R. Tindell Sodexho, Inc. Wyoming Valley Health Nicholas Sharpe Elaine A. Slabinski 71 Barbara E. King '81 Savitz Fund Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Services, Inc. Building Industry Association of NE PA Seott Howell Waryjo Frail Hromchak'80 Mr. Edward R. Keefe Kl|nberly Escarge Keller '95 SunGard Collcgis, Inc. Walgreens Co. Penn Slate University. Wilkes-Barre Campus Joseph J. & Janice W. Sordoni Foundation, Inc. The Wachovia Foundation Lc°na J. Hartland Michelle R. Hoh-Macey Ron M. Karaffa Camille O. Kaschak for Dance Clayton & Theresa Karambelas Fund A.P. Kirbyjr. Foundation, Inc. NEPA Society of American Highway Engineers Sandy & Arnold Rifkin Charitable Foundation Mary Ann Savage Roland C. Schmidt Eileen M. Sharp Philip G. Simon Genevieve M. Singer oen-David Kaminski Foundation Guard Foundation Harkness Foundation Green Valley Landscaping, Inc. Guard Insurance Group $1,000- $2,499 Alexander W. Dick Foundation Amtire Corporation ReneeA.Koiz’os Brittany N. Kramer'05 Melanie O'Donnell Mickelson '93 Joy B. Rinehimer Anita V. Ruskey’ ’03 Joslin Kraynack Mark A. Carpentier M’06 Joyce Victor Chmil ’87 >/6.000- $99,999 Susan M. Frank H°Hy Phcavage Frederick'93 Ronald L. Pryor 71 Jocelyn Kuhl Reese ’84 Marianne Scicchitano Rexcr 85 Dominick R Trombctta Michael E Malkemes Susan J. Malkemes ’95 Stanley B. Kay ThomasDunsmuir Joanne M.Fasei^ Tracy M. Polumbo Kathleen S. Poplaski Rhoda B. Tillman The John Wilkes Society Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson Gould Evans Affiliates Drug Stores NE PA Paint & Decorating Contractors New Era Technologies. Inc. Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company Daniel Klesn. Jr. '68 TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Bergman Foundation Intcrmctro Industries Corp. Michaclene S. Ostrum UNIVERSir/ FAMILY Faculty. Staff & Emeriti Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Jack Follweilcr’s Garage Lewith & Freeman Real Estate Hclcnmary M. Selccky The Honorable Max Rosenn* N.R.G. Controls North. Inc. NACDS - National Association of Chain Enterprises, Inc. Diversified Information Tech. Jane M. Elmes-Crahall Rita A. Balestrini $2,500 - $4,999 Acorn Foundation, Inc. Gayle M. Patterson Michelle Umbra Pearce ’91 SOLD ORCLE $500 - $999 Mericle Commercial Real Estate Andita Parker-Lloyd ’96 Elena Niculescu-Mihai ’95 $100-5249 Luzerne National Bank PA Society of Public Accountants, NE Chapter (PSPA) Barbara L. Nanstiei 70 Martin E. Williams The Lion Brewery', Inc. The Lubrizol Foundation Foundation Commonwealth Telephone Kenneth A. Pidcock U00 - $249 Machines, Inc. Kronick Kalada Bcrdy & Co.. PC Citizens Charitable Joseph W. Mangan FARLEY ASSOCIATES Blue Cross of Northeastern PA PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MacDonald Foundation Golden Business Manhaj. Parise Bonnie C. Culver Nancy’ A. Weeks Greenwald, LLP The Overlook Estate George Marquis Gary L. Otto Sandra S. Carroll Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 Michael C. McCrec ’99 COMMUNITY BUSINESSES & FOUNDATIONS Diane R. Milano $2,500 - $4,999 Ruth C. Hughes Frank J. Matthews & Visitors Bureau Foundation Gene A. Camoni 74 Agnes Swantek Cardoni 75 Andrea E. Frantz BLUE CIRCLE I Jerry’ Kucirka ’67 . □HN WILKES ASSOCIATES I he Eugene Farley Club .:j Luzerne County Convention PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE N 0EEB2D E. Weiss : i".. - Lockheed Manin Mildred Urban RczjM D. Tremayne 58 Esther Daridowitz S-r.7. S3 Marlccn Troy Diane M. Krokos Up to $99 Debra A. Archavage Arneld S. Rifkin z~ ’~U Judith L. Kristeller Alan E. Zellner 72 _ Margaret A Zellner 7+ MaiihcwJ.Zukoski'86 CONTRIBUTORS 2 ./.csy Constituency .".sex 1 jimmy E. Weaver Gcisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Staff Association Roof Pro, Inc. 21 2S �REPORT OF Gifts report of Giving By Constituency Gifts GftinSBvCo«,i"“:n0' Parsons Sales Company, Inc. Delta ElectricalSystems.5, Inc. UG1 Penn Natural Gas UGI Utilities’ IncWachovia Foundation blue circle §250 - S-l" Best Western East Mountain Inn Brucelli Advertising Co..,nC CaqxnteE Local Union Citizens Bank Follett Store Frank Manz Coach Co. Herron Electric, Inc. Diagnostics Lab Earth Consen-ancy Astern Penn Supply Co. Elack Family Fund ofthe Luzerne Foundation Futuristic Innovative Graphics Gcisingcr Haith System Hillman Security & Time Joan Evans Real Estate JustGivc. Inc. KMK Associates Klccn AirSystems, Inc Knapich Optical Lchman Power Equipment Holiday Inn Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity. Inc. Kern Brothers. Inc. Max L Fainberg & Son May Brothers Co. McCarthy Flower Shops Mcsko Glass & Minor Co., Inc. Montage Realty Co. National Philanthropic Trust DAF and Frame °dak Corporation ^AouiFreeLibrar). ^^“"^SeniceSiation Ruckno Associates, lnc HnncdWayof "Yoming VallC). Power Engineering World Reach, Inc. The RBA Group, Inc. Service Electric Cable TV Up to S99 Tony Drust Painting & Wilkes-Barre City Firefighters Wittman Construction, LLC Young Lawyers Div., Lackawanna Bar Assoc. Adelphia Cable Communication Apple Tree Nursery’ & Primary School Breiseth Mrs. Donna P. Lennon Mr. John 1= Burke Ms. K. Heather McRay Mr. & Mrs. Henry Canoy Attorney Arthur Picconc Attorney & Mrs. Jerry Mr. Michael D. Rosenthal Chariton Mrs. Joyce Tremayne Mr. Harrison J. Cohen Mr. Richard S. Zarin Mrs. Karen Dougherty friends, parents & grandparents $1,000- $2,499 Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Hist scox Ms. Michele Kenney Mr. & Mrs. John Agren Dr. David W. Kistler Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Albert Senator & Mrs. Charles D. diamond associates $250,000 - $499,999 Mr. & Mrs. William H. Young” HONORARY associates $100,000-5249,999 Mrs. Ellen E. Ayre’ Mr. & Mrs. Albert Boscov Attorney Richard Gelfond Mr. & Mrs. Terrence P. Horrigan Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kearney Dr. Charles F. Laycock Mr. Richard P. Schifter Mr. & Mrs. William B. Sordoni Astro Car Wash Lemmond.Jr. MacGregor Mrs. Mildred E Lang Mrs. Barbara Albert Dr. & Mrs. Muhammad Munir Mr. & Mrs. Theodore J. Andcrer Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Nardone, Sr. Mr. Frank R. Nissel Dr. & Mrs. George J. O’Donnell Archavagc P’06 Ms. Joanne M. Avery P’07 Ms. Shirley E. Forney Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lantz Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Larobina Fortunato Ms. Katherine Larrabee Mrs. Marion E. Barlow Dr. & Mrs. Louis J. Freedman Mr. & Mrs. Eric Lee Mr. John Beck Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Fricdler Mrs. Barbara M. Lehr Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Mr. John K. Beil Dr. Leon Friedman Mr. Fred Bernard Ms. Alice Fumanti Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Bird Ms. Erika Funke Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Libcnson Mr. Welton G. Farrar Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Friedman Ms. Moral Libcnson Dr. Anne Y.E Lin Ms. Anjali D. Patel Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Pesta P'06 Bochicchio P’07 The Honorable & Mrs. A. Neville Richard Caputo Mr. Mrs. Paul A. O Hop Mrs. Jean P. Pall Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Bordeau Dr. & Mrs. John C. Gaudio Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Botch Ms. Cynthia M. Gilmer Mr. Frank J. Loch Mrs. Bernardine Polak Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Gary* Lopresti Dr. & Mrs. Edward Lottick Mrs. Ruth R. Lundberg Mr. & Mrs. Frederick R. Lutz Mr. & Mrs. Merle D. Mackin Pcnugonda Mrs. Leona F. Powell Mr. & Mrs. John D. Chakan Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Postupack Mr. & Mrs. Mike Butts Ms. Susan B. Gellman Attorney & Mrs. Alan Gold Mr. Lawrence Reich & Mrs. Man’ Blair V. Chapuisat Ms. Jane Cokely Mr. & Mrs. Eldcn Queen Mr. & Mrs. James Quinn P05 Dr. Antoinette B. Calderone Attorney’ Richard M. Goldberg The Honorable William W. Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Mr. Gaurav 1. Shah The Honorable & Mrs. Mr. Ms. Grace E. Grasso Mr. & Mrs. William E Grippo Mrs. Lori Singer Richard P. Conaboy Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Gehret P’07 Grosek, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. Ashley Wilkerson Mr. Brian Wildstein Dahlberg Hughes, Jr. Ms. Diane E Klotnia Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kwalwasser Ms. Jane K. Lampe-Groh Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mack, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mcriclc Mrs. Mollie Moffatt Attorney Norman Monhait BLUE CIRCLE $250 - $499 Mrs. Barbara Allan Mr. & Mrs. Herman Baumann Mrs. Joan A. Evans Mr. BcrnardJ. Ford Ill Mr. & Mrs. William Garro,Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Ignatius Grande East Mountain Inn Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. S100-S249 First Liberty Bank & Trust Silberman Mr. & Dr. Andrew J. 21st Century Insurance Group Innovation Mist-On Tan A. Dancheck, Inc. Lookout House Restaurant Bayhealth Medical Center PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE M&T Investment Group $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. Thomas A. Weeks Sordoni III Ms. Ann Brennan Wagner* Mrs. Lisa Hanadcl Mr. James E. Harrington, Jr. Mackesy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Maslow Mr. & Mrs. Richard 5. Orlowski Mrs. Darlene E Payne Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Rosenthal Mr. Donald E. Cherry’ Dr. David J. Wells McDonalds of Mountain Top Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Cohen Mr. David S. Wolf Mountain Top Video Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE S500-S999 Savitz Mr. Joseph Seruda sShoe®*' Mr.&Mrs-JanicsS1 Mr. Stephen M. Albrecht luddShoval Mr.Y.Ju —" Sltu^ Wlli.T" Mr. & Mrs. Mr. Rick Berry Ms. Donna Marie Chajko Attorney & Mrs. Datid B. •po'’*1' Ms. Nina S. Davidowitz Mr. & Mrs. David C. Denicola Ms. Phyllis Eckman Mr. Paul L. Edenfield Mrs. Joan Evans Mr. Thomas Eysmans Dr. Linda F. Farley Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth T. Gareau Mr. & Mrs. Henn’ L. Graham, Jr. Mrs. Cecilia Hansen Ms. Maureen Harkins Mrs. Catherine Hess Lenio P’09 Dr. Shana L. Lettieri Mr. Joseph Pisano Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Gogo Mr. & Mrs. Warren E. Gogo FARLEY ASSOCIATES Center, Inc. Attorney Linda A. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Steven Gale Mr. & Mrs. Christian S. & Stuart Donaldson Ms. Lillian Answini Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Mr. & Mrs. Dwight L. Garrett Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Goidell Ms. Sylvia Lane Ms. Maryjule McCarthy’ Mr. & Mrs. Leo Moskovitz Mr. & Mrs. Clarke Bittner Attorney Michael Schler PNC Bank Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Fcdrick $100-5249 Dr. & Mrs. E Jorge Abrantes Dr. & Mrs. J. Scott Blase ChemSearch DPL Mail Processing Mr. Frederick Andrews” Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd Pawling Attorney Clarence Kegel Colours. Inc. Ms. Donna L. Allan Dr. & Mrs. Haragopol Mr. Brian Scandie Attorney Diana Donaldson Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Lacy Mrs. Jane Landau Dr. & Mrs. Michael MacDowell Mr. Ken Marquis Mr. & Mrs. Zohrab Kirkorian Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Martin Ochman s Coins & Jewelry Mr. & Mrs. Gary’ Fairweather Mr. & Mrs. David H. Farrand Mrs. Edward Welles FARLEY ASSOCIATES Mr. & Mrs. Richard Burke P’07 Mr. William Hritzak Mrs. Susan Dantonajolley Central Clay Products, Inc. Up to $99 Mr. Richard P. Adams Mrs. Barbara Davenport Mr. Ronald Lee Sargent Mr. & Mrs. Stanley S. Davies Mr. David Krafchik Ms. Joan Kripke Ms. Linda L. Lynett Dr. & Mrs. Edwin L. Lyons Mr. Andrew J. Morris Dr. George E Ralston Chemical Foundation Colonel & Mrs. Tracy L Ellis Mrs. Romaine Ercolani Mr.ToddVonderheid Mr. Thomas J. Deitz Mr. F. Paul Lumia Ceco Associates, Inc. Attorney Daniel L. KofFsky Mrs. Joyce J. Kopack Mr. Robert Bugdal Mrs. Patty Gilmour National Starch & Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Eagcn Mr. & Mrs. John E. Edlcr III CONTRIBUTORS Mrs. Alexandra C. Moravec Black Duck Grille Bressct & Samora, LLC Bonner Chevrolet Mr. & Mrs. E Andrew Logue Dr. Harold E. Cox Mr. & Mrs. William Davidowitz Best Western Genetti Hotel Biemacki Eye Associates Mr. Michael E. Lindgren Kocher, Jr. Mr. David E. Koff Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Marsh Wilkes-Barre Window Bertels Can Company, Inc. fUS. Vivien G. Terzaghi Attorney David L. Thomas van Arsdale Mr. & Mrs. William C. Mrs. Ann M. Coughlin Dr. & Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Main Hardware Store Mr. Joseph Dzwilefsky The Honorable Donald P Lay Dr. Wolfgang Hans Baerwald $5,000 - $9,999 Berks County Pharmacists Mr.AviSzenberg Mr.& Mrs. John Tarone Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Mrs. Janet Bird Mr. & Mrs. James Paul Bakker & Lewis Architects Taylor, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James P Dunbar Ms. Robin Sue Landsburg Attorney Paul William Twin Gty Builders, Inc. Wyoming Valley Country Club Mr. Thomas W. Dombroski Mr. Joel Zitofsky Mr. JamcsJ. Lennox FOUNDER'S CIRCLE Clean, Inc. Mr. Charles T. Young Ms. Ronnie Kurlancheek Mrs. Sandra Bernhard Back Mountain Tobacco Wallcovering Mr. Horace E. Kramer Mr. & Mrs. William E Behm Mrs. Thercse Brennan” The John Wilkes Society Ms. Tracy M. Smith Attorney George A. Spohrer Dr. Sylvia Dworski JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Mr. William E. Althauser Mrs. Dorothea W. Henry’ CONTRIBUTORS T.J. Cannon, Inc. Services, Inc. Weis Markets, Inc. $10,000 -$99,999 Quaker Oats Company Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort Somerville Construction TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Corporation Sharper Embroidery, Inc. Rowe Door Sales Shades Unlimited 'ik<«inciJewd W«"kllpou Dr-& Mrs. Christopher N Mr. Fordham E. Huffman a>mark Company R'™Aeti„8ScniccsJnc Omega Bank PA Society of Health-System Pharmacists Mr. Vladimir Hadsky Peking Chef Reeves Rent-A-John, Inc. Mrs. Kenneth G. Reinhcimer Mr. & Mrs. William E. Roman Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Rose, Jr. Attorney & Mrs. Harold Roscnn Mr. & Mrs. Fouad Samaha Dr. & Mrs. Abdol H. Samii Mr. Marvin Schub Attorney Michael Scher Attorney & Mrs. Charles A. Shaffer Ms. Rosalie A. Shambe Dr. Donald Shandler Ms. Carmen J. Shellhammer Ms. Ruth K. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Lon E Snook Mrs. Andrea G. Sordoni The Honorable & Mrs. Walter K. Stapleton Dr. Sanford B. Sternlieb Mrs. Margaret R. Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. FrederickJ. Szoke Mrs. Manin Butkovsky Caldwell Mr. & Mrs. Gary Cardamone Mrs. Janet C. Guariglia Ms. Sandra Maffei Dr. Stanley S. Gurin Mr. & Mrs. John E Gyory Mr. & Mrs. Barry S. Holland Mrs. Rebekah N. Malkemes Attorney & Mrs. Bernard Marcus Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Carson C. Hoover, Sr. Ms. Sylvia Hughes Ms. Jill A. Martin Mr. & Mrs. Ron Martino Mr. & Mrs. David M. Mathieson Chumctski Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth S. Mrs. Sylvia Hurlbert Mr. & Mrs. George L. Jackson Colbert Mrs. Aleta Claire Connell Mr. & Mrs. Philip R. Janke Ms. Cathie Jescavage Mrs. Alida M. Matusek Monsignor Donald McAndrews Ms. Patricia D. McManus Mr. & Mrs. William Carl, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Bruce R. Chapper Mr. & Mrs. Keith Cheek Mr. & Mrs. James Chiucchi Ms. Harriet Dawn Christmas Ms. Sally Connor Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Conyngham Ms. Margaret S. Corbett Ms. Debbie Coyle Ms. Doris Crowe Mr. & Mrs. Gottfried E Csala Mr. H. Bogue Cummings Ms. Florence P. Johnson Dr. & Mrs. David M. Meyer Mr. Francis A. Michael Attorney & Mrs. Ralph J. Johnston, Jr. Mr. Hubert J. Jones Mrs. Nancy Judd Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Michclstcin Mr. Todd H. Milano Ms. Cheryl J. Kanousc Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kaye Mr. & Mrs. Paul M. Kazinctz Mr. Brian S. Keeler Dr. & Mrs. James E. Miller Mr. & Mrs. John E. Miller Ms. Emily D. Kessler Ms. Faye E. Ketner Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Moskow Mr. Samuel Mould Ms. Virginia Kiernan-Clcrkin Mrs. Elizabeth H. Kiley The Honorable Malcolm Muir Mr. & Mrs. Irving Miller Mr. & Mrs. Michael R Hinchey Mr. John A. Horner Mr. & Mrs. David P, Hourigan Mrs. Nancy A. Huff Attorney Richard Hughes III Attorney & Mrs. Keith A. Hunter Mr. & Mrs. James Jeffery P’06 Ms. Marjorie Trethaway Mrs. Mahsa Vahidi & Mr. Arman Paymai Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Warshal Mr. William G. Dalton III Mr. David Danilack Ms. Virginia C. Davis Ms. Zaida DeLaCruz Ms. Janet A. Delaney Dr. & Mrs. John J. Della Ms. Maribcth Jones Mr. & Mrs. Colin Keefer Attorney Jerome Kolenda Mr. & Mrs. William C. Wasscl Mr. Michael H. Witcoskic Rosa, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Earl P. Detrick Mr. & Mrs. Gerald O. Devlin Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Klinger, Jr. Dr. Gary Nataupsky Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kobilis Mrs. Susan L. DiBonifazio Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Kocher Mr. & Mrs. Howard Newman Mr. Fred J. Ney ‘Demised Ms. Syvia Klein Mr. & Mrs. W. Curtis Montz Mr. & Mrs. Guillerme Morales Ms. Martha M. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Jay’ D. Myers Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Ncarhousc 23 �report OF Gifts •• Il It Il 'll I ■ iiti ■ . i i.li, 1 ' ■aiH., Uhl II II 1 t Going By Class J' 4'i ", 'ii - I iij'/ i,» i .. ; 'J' ' ? hu'ilf / r.l Riiili 1 Ii I in ii/lnp i f 5 ‘ ; 7' . 1 r b ■ ihiiii' in Mi •: i I.Ii ’•‘Uh I /I ■■■■ - . .. »- M ' I illllbl I ' ■• '• ; Mi i f Mr I / ' - III /I Mi »»•» 1 \ X\'> X Ml Inlm Mi lb / x Wuh .ivut x XoGv'lph A i-;_ - ■ -ft jVr Ml i* < Mr. f r. ■■, Mi n Mi . 7/d^’.’; Ml ( f Ml . IJ Ml A D< • Mi '.lank / jj . F';\ Uk.lhll . . 1 ' — ■ - : ■ . bls. Weisbcrgcr Dt. DarudFAVosbags Mr- & Mis.Dudley R.\Veiss Mrs. HelenXVestenheUer Ms.UndaX.Wums Vjs. Itiia G. Wolberg Mr&: Mrs. DonaldS.W’uAba r Mr. Daniel). Xeager Mr. &Mrs. Andrew XL\oxk Mrs. CherylXLXustai 'Ar. czMrs. RichardJ. Zack Mr- & Ahonso Zangardi Ms. AruuM.Zapoxoczny Ms. MarieZdancexvicz Mt. &WS- Michael\V. ZsaiEEnnan a . V.-.rbara) Zurtxxskr -'? wk"- ■- GIVING BY Class CLASS OF 1935 CLASS OF 1940 The Eugene Farley Club The John Wilkes Society GOLD circle $500 - $999 Robert H. Melson $1.000 - $2,499 George W Bierly1 The Eugene Farley Club ——a* _= .“3 rustics of the - - S4CD.000 to "'i% annual Max 's-id humanities. rer er -p,contributed. -+ r l),ivh“, |.u,,| ... •<' Mr. Mrs. Frank M. HennMr. Fordham E. Huffman Attorney & Mrs. Richard Hughes. Ill Attorney Clarence Kegel Ms. Michele Kenney Ms. Emily D. Kessler Mr. Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Mr. <Sr Mrs. Zohrab Kirkorxan Ms. Diane F. Klotnia Mt. David F. Kofi Aiiomcx Daniel I. KoiTskx Ms. loan Kripke Mi. Xj Mis. Harold Kxvalxx'asset y <•' 1 : Ms. Robin Xue I andsbut^ i: '■ '<.• Nb., 'x\ |via I anc Mi »x? Mix Paul I .un I hr Honorable Donald F I ax Xt naioi Mix. x balk's 1' ill . '* V ft t i.tb ■ ■■ ll';' :■ '■ citfi >7s'p l|l ■ • '■ • r, -I'i I a llmiil '■ ■ ■-<- ' | . - J'.ll I ' -<■: [■'1'41''' ' 11 Hunond.b -. i . ! ’ h (it iilh ill ' '■ '■■■' ■: ' llltllKlU Ml Mix \1u0M ’ <N hl Mi Mt* I xb\nk I 1 'o '■ Mi . : . ’ . Iuilihh , r I >' 1 Ijainlr 1 •>;•• ... ; ... • lt.'hFH. \li I-' \if. /.Itii I (I ‘(J1-■: • r>. : At ...i,.. - 1.11.1111 f I'... I II GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 ' Mr. it Mm Ic.s The Honorable XL'.ie.<'m Xltnr Ml & M«s ?..... . Hop X!t . n . .... . ■ V: o: Mrs Xu-harC I Feansa:: \. \S \ \ I'-’..'' O; \ ' X e I1’ maiatcfm \ta.Edu'3I'i"cl,CS N!s.JeinncCWidenu«» \,T. Brian WikfelB” Mr.Da'TtlS.WoU $100 - $249 Marjorie Honeywell Cummins CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Harriet Thalcnfcld Gray Leon E Rokosz CLASS OF 1938 The Eugene Farley Club CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Margaret Bendock Towers Ernest Weisbcrgcr Harin Stemiuk Zubritzky 4. .' -- CLASS OF 1939 <x>ictu. . u..S. ec Whiev \\..so-'-'\. ,4 Ke.' u'i-: s' \ The Eugene Farley Club FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100- $249 Darina J. Tuliy Re M. Menwri’|Cifc c'iher ... <\lvia Ub.Hh \ r.tul W d.b on M-n. tt’Asn1' Mr (9 M-U- M.\d» I' \k!x'v M» . M o’” :. Xl =’ ’.!• Ml' R’’ b-.'-vl •- M: * X - x- ■ Mai'1" Mr*'"' WilbJ"'1- x::',- i Mi . FARLEY ASSOCIATES S100-S249 ,M CONTRIBUTORS Up ll) 599 Julia Place Bertsch Betty Davidson Braun Dorothy Smallcs Nutt '1< I thul '( huii blue circle James B. Aikman Trevcryan Williams Speicher Gifford S. Cappcllini CONTRIBUTORS Betty Woolcock De Witt JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES S1.000-$2,499 FARLEY ASSOCIATES The Eugene Farley Club FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 CLASS OF 1944 Anna Cheponis Lewis William H. Lewis William Melnvk Muriel BransdorfMmtzer Shniej- Phillips Passeri William H. Rice Eugene i_ Shaver The John Wilkes Society CLASS OF 1942 FARLEY ASSOCIATES 5100 - $249 The Eugene Farley Club Ruth Punshon-Joncs George Papadoplos- PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 Louise S. Hardline1 GOLD CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Ralph G. Beane Alben J. Donnell" John E. Gorski CLASS OF 1946 • ■ • The Eugene Farley Club $100 - 52-19 Joseph B. Farrell Katherine P. Freund Sallyannc Frank Rosenu Joseph G, Sweeney Elmo M, Clemente Evelyn Feinstein Eisenstadt Pearl Kaufman John C. Keeney $100 -S249 Thomas E. Brislin Kenneth Krcsslcr Carolyn Jane Nagro Lowum Irene Sauciunas Santarclli $500 - 5999 Sicfana Hoyniak Shoemaker FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Han ey Trachtenberg- Alfred Groh* The Eugene Farley Club -Miriam Golightly Baumann Arnold H. Nachlis Up to $99 Leon E Wazeter Mary Hutchko Flanagan Harn’S. Katz The Eugene Farley Club BLUE CIRCLE S250 - $499 Helen Stapleton Schmitt Louise Saba Carol CLASS OF 1941 Joseph J. Sasitz FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Florence Jones Bower The John Wilkes Society JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000 - S2.499 $250 - $499 John D. Batey The John Wilkes Society CLASS OF 1948 The Eugene Farley Club CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 farley associates ■ ■ . X ' x Mr; Mu b u l M tjX'xvs I \i|iM4ra •: Mr- CONTRIBUTORS Up to S99 --—Cmcy or Mrs. Djv.J B. Sinz X-. Kichard P. Schiftcr A-smcy Michael Schler Ancmex- Michael Seller Xfc Gsurav 1. Shah Xfcs. Snsan W Shoval, CPCl’ Ms. Tracv M. Smith Mrs. Andrea G. Sordont Honorable & Mrs. Waller K. Sopton Mr. Ax-i Srenberg AnorucrParidLTho®’ CLASS OF 1945 Jean Steele lba‘ The Eugene Farley Club The Eugene Farley Club MC< 1 h‘\» \iii.‘ii i.'11 (. 'Il.'h ril-Af1 ■ '1- CLASS OF 1937 Up la $99 Charlotte Reichlin Cutler Rita Scitchek Dicker Milton Edelman Joseph C. Kelly Elizabeth Womelsdorf Mitchell Jeannette Jones Phcthean CLASS OF 1943 Henry C. Johnson Rose Gorgold Liebman* sear raid recently •' FARLEY ASSOCIATES S100-$249 Luther D. Arnold 3 -.3=— Brd ~is lew firm of CONTRIBUTORS JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES CONTRIBUTORS Lecture Series in LL.enmities Endowment I ----- Up 10 S99 TO THE F- CONTRIBUTORS Up to 599 Walter R. Coals1 Kathryn Hiscox Quinn* Ruth TLschler Voelker Arthur C. Williams CONTRIBUTORS up to 599 Miriam Levinson Brand Ruth Kluger Harris Jean Lamport Lewis CLASS OF 1947 The Eugene Farley Club FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100 - 5299 Harris R. Box co George J. Kurnnak. Sr. Walter E. Margie Nathaniel W. Trvmb.uh CONTRIBUTORS I p to 599 Margaret Hollow ax Manchester Joseph \. Pringle Geotgc I. Trvbilcvx CONTRIBUTORS Up to S99 Frances Ullki Abritut Anthony I. Barraletti Claire Fischer Beissmc.r Margaret Hughes Coats Rhuea Williams Culp Ruben J. Dido John J. Fetch Clement L Majcher CLASS OF 1940 The John Wilkes Club TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES < lav ton » Karambelas; JOHN Wilkes associates Jean Reiter Hughes Vdw m M. Kosxk 25 �report of Gifts Giviiij By Class . The Eugene Farley Club gold circle I' $500-5999 Doris Gorki Banuska' George E Brodbcck Donald I-Honeywell i• AlbertJ. Stratton !• blue circle John M. Culp. Jr.’ Paul F. De Witt John H. Glowacki Lorraine Griisavagc Glowacki Ralph F. Hodgson Arlene Pletcher Garfield1 CONTRIBUTORS BLUE CIRCLE $250 - $499 Margaret Ashman Hodgson Up to $99 Robert S. Capin Dolores Passed DiMaggio Raymond S. Kinback1 Shirley Salsburg Bernard William D. Kisclis Arthur W. Bloom Francis B. Krzywicki Mario E. Lizzi1 Norman E. Cromack Carl H. DeWitt Victor Minetola Wade W. Hayhurst Angelo P. Pascucci George P. Heffernan, Jr. William H. Perry William Holak John R. Summer Gwenn Clifford Smith' William J. Hopkins Evan R. Sorber Arthur A. Johnson Allan Strassman’ Robert S. Tether Anthony Urban' Charles F. Woodring CLASS OF 1951 CLASS OF 1952 Jean Diloro Erickson Waller E. Mokychic' James Morrash Carol Weiss Morrison Raymond B. Williams CLASS OF 1950 $250-5499 Austin C. Bisbing.Jr. Thejohn Wilkes Society Leonard J. Shetline trustee associates Joseph Sooby.Jr. SJO.000-S99.999 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Don C. Follmer1 William Allan Plummer2 Shirley Rees Fleet Thomas M. Gill2 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Peter Glowacki1 James M. Hofford Beuy Kanarr Bierly* Jerome N. Mintzer Clemence A. Scott CONTRIBUTORS Up to S99 Robert Anthony $100-$249 Augustus C. Buzby2 Frank Cclmer1 Barbara Mcdland Farley Paul E. Huff2 Thomas J. Jordan Edward H. Lidz Virginia Meissner Nelson Samuel L. Owens $100-$249 William G. Jones Dorothy Wilkes Lewis FARLEY ASSOCIATES $1,000 - 52,499 Edwin 1. Johnson Daniel Sherman Elva Fuller Parker Lawrence B. Pelesh Francis Pinkowski2 Edgar C. Plummer Priscilla Sweeney Smith Robert L. Williams, Jr. The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 Clyde H. Ritter CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Edna Sabol Andrews Julius Brand Mary' Porter Evans Jack W. Brobyn Thejohn Wilkes Society Thejohn Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES $10,000 - $99,999 $10,000-$99,999 William A. Perlmuth Nancy Ralston Grogan Gary H. Williams '72 M'79, the Alumni Campaign Chairperson, is a distinguished alumnus of the university who promoted annual unrestricted giving by contact with alumni/friends through various forms of communication. He also served as a source of advice in reviewing the plans and strategies relating to the direction of the Wilkes Fund. FOUNDER’S CIRCLE $5,000 - $9,999 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Nicholas A. Heineman $1,000 - $2,499 Harry R. Hiscox Lee Ann Jakes Johnson” Robert McFadden The Eugene Farley Club Helen Bitler Ralston GOLD CIRCLE Gerald Smith1 Class Agents are alumni who communicate with classmates to add their positive experiences to Wilkes Fund Appeals to increase alumni giving participation. Charles T. Reice Rodion J. Russin Joan Wachowski Michalski Albert E Orzechowski William E. Caruth John B. Vale John S. Prater George McMahon Albert J. Wallace i CONTRIBUTORS Up to S99 John P. Kushnerick Phyllis Schrader Mensch Larry D. Amdur Earl R. Bahl Thomas R. Sarnecky Chester H. Miller. Jr. Charles B. Neely Jan A. Olenginski2 Lena Misson Baur Nasser N. Bonheur Robert B. Chase, Jr. Robert S. Rydzewski FARLEY ASSOCIATES CONTRIBUTORS William W. Walp $100-$249 Up to $99 Edward E. Yarasheski Michael Herman, Jr. Thomas R. Adams Philip D. Husband Joseph J. Kropiewnickr James T. Atherton CLASS OF 1956 Harrison Cook Stephen C. Thomas Carl Karassik Thejohn Wilkes Society Sandor Yelen Joseph J. Mosier JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Katherine Goetzman Peckham June E. Stevens SI.000- $2,499 CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Peter Wurm Paul B. Beers2 Fay Jaffe Berg Myron N. Dungey Preston R. Eckmeder Leonard Feld CLASS OF 1955 Dolores O'Connell Kane2 Dorcas Younger Koenigsbeigcr 2 Patricia Stout Williams’ Benjamin Omilian Beverly Falkinburg Hildebrand Helen Krachenfels Reed David T. Shearer Frances Hopkins Jordan Marie Zanowicz Kruska Jean Schraeder Kuchmskas Roland R. Leonard Frances Yeager Miller CLASS OF 1957 Thejohn Wilkes Society TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES $10,000- $99,999 GOLD CIRCLE Eugene Roth Phyllis Walsh Powell Bernard Rubin John J. Witinski S500 - $999 Thejohn Wilkes Society Barbara Bialogawicz Fitzgerald FOUNDER'S CIRCLE FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Clarence C. Givens Joseph E Wilk $5,000 - $9,999 $5,000 - $9,999 Dolores Roth Karassik Isabel Ecker Moore2 Richard L. Bunn GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 Carol Rcynar Hall Lucille Reese Pierce2 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Frank M. Radaszewski2 $1,000- $2,499 $250 - $499 FredJ. Boote PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 Joseph G. Bendoraitis Adeline Elvis Stein Dorothy Hamaker Roden Dean A. Arvan2 Clifford R. Brautigan2 Marvin Bransdorf Carroll Stein Leo R. Kane James E Ferris Michael J. Perlmuth BLUE CIRCLE Myra Kornzweig Smulyan Leo E. Solomon2 Elsie Giuliani Yarasheski Jesse H. Choper Leslie P. Weiner $249 - $499 Carol Jones Young The Eugene Farley Club $500 - $999 BLUE CIRCLE $250 - $499 The Eugene Farley Club Donald C. Kivler FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Leonard S. Anthony Patricia Boyd Brady William L. Evans John Gresh Fred D. Hoffman Charles E Jackson Stanley J. Kieszek D. Joseph Pelmoter William C. Siglin Thomas D. Stine J. Louis Bush Loma Coughlin Dane Robert D. Morris FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Albert T. Cole Paul J. Delmore Joseph A. Fattorini.Jr. William G. Hart Norma Carey Vale CONTRIBUTORS Jeanne Claypool Van Newenhizen Vester V. Vercoe.Jr. Up to 599 Daniel 5. Dzury Carl Albert Fosko' Howard A. Gonchar CLASS OF 1958 Thejohn Wilkes Society DIAMOND ASSOCIATES $250,000 - $499,999 Harry J. Moyle* FOUNDER'S CIRCLE Constance Kamaninas Schaefer JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $5,000 - $9,999 $1,000 - $2,499 GOLD CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox Robert A. Mugford $500 - S999 Ronald J. Fitzgerald2 $100-$249 Marianna Kraynack Banash2 Andrew V. Barovich Lawrence E. Cohen John S. Klimchak Thejohn Wilkes Society Richard Todd James D. Trumbowcr CLASS OF 1954 Seymour Holtzman William H. Tremayne BLUE CIRCLE Charles M. Reilly Patricia Reese Morris Lois Myers Martin J. Novak The Eugene Farley Club Charles A. Giunta Helene Donn Evans Class Chairs are alumni who promote annual unrestricted giving, recruit Class Agents and offer their thoughts and experiences to Wilkes Fund Appeals to give them a personal touch. $250 - $499 Elizabeth Badman Campbell William J. Umphred, Sr. Robert W. Hall Class Chairs & Agents Basia Micszkowski Jaworski1 Harold J. Hymen George Kolesar PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 HONORARY ASSOCIATES SI00,000 - $249,999 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Jean Kravitz Barr}’2 The Eugene Farley Club $100-$249 GOLD CIRCLE Edward A. Venzel* J. Warren Blaker George H. Batterson Mar}’ Zavatski Croce $500 - $999 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Nancy Batcheler Juris Bettijane Long Eisenpreis TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES James W. Dull Howard E. Ennis, Jr.2 Younsu Koo $1,000-$2,499 Kelly J. Mather Judith Hopkins Arthur E. Irndorf Robert V. Lynch2 Joan Shoemaker BLUE CIRCLE Bruce $. Warshal $250 - $499 Don E. Wilkinson Dorothy E. Istvan Samuel R. Shugar Melvin E. McNew William I. J. Williams1 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES John J. Kearney Carl Van Dyke $1,000 - $2,499 Mar}' Kozak Motsavage Victoria Zavatski Wallace FARLEY ASSOCIATES The Eugene Farley Club Alexander D. Shaw III Russell R. Picton, Jr. Michael J. Weinberger $100-$249 GOLD CIRCLE David Rosser Paul P. Zavada John L. Coates 5500 - $99.9 William M. Farish Thomas 1. Myers Vincent P. Herron. Jr. Peter R. Pisaneschi $10,000 -$99,999 Edward Grogan Louis F. Steck1 Howard L. Updyke Ronald D. Tremayne 27 I �cFlXV . ‘: .. ..x •• \SSOF ('-’Ml ■ ■_ " likes Soetelj ttl.hyw R s.ibol JuJhh Kuggcie Selmll VwmatJ R shupp ''' ' x-s?/ s w1' iv ; ASSOCIATES > ,\V■: R-.VTVVN' A*.- W Ax’Jg G5i7 - S* F--’-'--' c!«h V5? ' U'.s'Ci -VJiu. 1 faruw ssse£AL4 ex. -X; Jt, _.... iasnogr ~LrtL' . E ? :.lt. ..zT-h.-'-. Lillian Bodzio Caffrey Joyce A. Cavallini Evelyn Hudyck Gibbons Jstie Cochran Oizmrer^ William E. Dzzzsjr Lynne Dentc Andrew J. Hassay Joyce Medlock Jones John Evanish-Jr. Frederick L Williams L-arl J. Movers ^■>4 \Viliiams Morgan Mary Barone Barone Du Mont Robert G. Fleming Raymond G, Yanchus Joyce Roberts Murray Emmanuel 1 ? iobro lune Patryiak Neff John J. Miller Joanne Pisaneschi Olejnick Bmil ]. Peirasck David 5. Peters Patricia Gapers Petrasek Marsha Heffran Peters Raymond J. Peters Robert B. Washburn CLASS OF 19ol The John W ilkes Society John R. Rokita PRESIDENT S CIRCLE Beverly Major Schwaru CLASS OF 1962 The John Wilkes Society SLAV - S2.499 TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES $10,000-$99,999 Carroll Kolesar ksctKMSiS SrvrrjT 2 xazli- ■75khh2> StrnSi T- TauLSiu Tval^nrJ. SmTsa" I.:-ee - .r.nr Z’d.ti Iriimz Snnild S. ?’z£kp~ "ar. '.'.ZanllDslir ArirharyJ.. SezIds --■T—j-? I 'toza r-jsie:r. SHite Barbara S. Soyka Virginia Scrimgeour Ravin Vicki Burton Sabol Wayne W. Thomas Geraldine M. Tarantini Bonnie Lewis Turchin Eleanor Brehm Watts Barbara Ann Yuscavage Frill: ■ - ■ ■ . : : Joseph Weinkle CLASS OF 1963 '-IJT "Gi':3r. ..i''-• ■ ’ - The John Wilkes Society PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Rowena Simms Mohn Harvey I. Rosen $2,500 - $4,999 JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Rachael Phillips Dziak Maiy Kay Barrett Rotcrt Catherine De Angelis G. Joseph Rogers B. William XandcrburK Natalie Kowalski X’andcrburg $1,000- $2,499 The Eugene Farley Club The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE GOLD CIRCLE ChrscZTTzr HL Loesch-Jr. Estelle Manos Sotirhos Mary Rcgalis Althauscr Gerald A. Moffatt The Eugene Farley Club 1 he Eugene Farley Club Gilbert A. Gregory’ Alan C. Krieger BLUE ST SLE GOLD CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE 5252-5499 Gtradazr Warren E Greenberg jjzy- £ Jod P. Harrison' PARLEY ASSOCIATES 3100 Harrj Collip* EobCTiL-Ewn’-5’- fit’xr-xt ■ . . h y'Asiim 17'>" u CLASS OF 1966 The John Wilkes Sc<fety PRESIDENTS ‘D"_= $2_><V - S4.-'9~ TSrJ.'F- XiehiwL-. Ga-zX Richard IX Burns Daniel J. Lyons Ronald P Grohcnvski Irene Mvoowye? Uobcuthaki Ronald IX Kosmala FARLEY ASSOCIATES $ 100- $24 •> $100 $249 Kenneth IX Anioiuni Catherine Bradci Vuilee David M Clcstevman Doth L-\anx (IxAstenuan I tin Met tnni.uk riall^hcv lames B. lenkiu* I vdic It'hia* Icnktnx Ivxcph I' Me \mhvw I cun I. t'bt--m Marian Mai Me |\x\l Iom pbim- Si^umvlh Man IhriMu IlldUh bbnv' ShtAwvU DtnvdtlW Im^t'mih Phyllis ( ackowr.kl Kcmpimtld Dana Sidadon Del Bonis Neil Dougherty Nam y A. I’ahigzolo Leland IX Heidenburg, |r, David (•, Pcici'i John A: (javenonit 'iirplidi li, Plillllp’) (liniim li. Ilv*n Pairk in Ikin’ij Phiiiw Imteph Krui^ek Jiwph W, Riilpih Nilly (ailien I evy Mh hat'l A, Rliwili Hit haul Allan Morgan '’lephrii 'n'llgi' i hili leu II. 'H'liiniiin li I'l'hT WhlvbitllU' I eniiaid A YiUiko’div, h I.pl" "■''' 'djtiif/ Ge-V X, •. Xi-. n- - '.v?<v i'-’.gx*-*.' 5LUC Ci.-W::- BLULeiROU s X txans \V I \\ •Xv.xvn' G. XvX . . lamest MRUY XSSVGWtS \\v V '' L’avav Wv.wa D-ri\\C< iXwid k. Dwvt .v. \ ’ Vl.lt vv Lwv'iA Vh'hv. K’ v.‘.c kx\tm kuh.wdt \V -y. :.x: , -C S. V ttre* s < bheUeu \x f, Brcni J, ()'( jiimell I'.'ss? Sx-. w G—jIG ” GOLD CSRCLE $CA' - $999 I V„ V \ hv j'K'f -ASS OF Roger A. Rolfe • The Eugene Fatlev Civ.b Jeanne Depew Attenborough June Edward* Buuumo T'. Ftz—ceZcEe BLUE CIRCLE Theodore R, Begun L.j Margaret Trarsze ’.XVlz Rose HaZet W'->—< $250 - $499 Mary Field Grohow^ki Jane Down In Alderman linlimili h Catherine Skrp^c Card Sat-dtnan Gr«r ••■•a'.G David Cteer-v-Vd FARLEY ASSOCIATES I dv/md |, Wilk Theresa ML Szpp $500 - $999 $250 - $499 Mill I Evelyn JaHe Ras-h?'; Edward J. Comstock Anthony J. Parulis4 Robert A. Ruggiero Jeremiah li, Berk John A. Ncnk Robert T. Bond BLUE CIRCLE Willard S, Achuff Clare Draper Myers Eilis R. ?»5yers $500 - $999 Erwin E Guctig FARLEY ASSOCIATES 5/00 - $249 Riuh H. MrDyrpvwr JOHN WILKES ASSQCATES SLAV - $500 - $999 $250 - $499 Janet Simpson Dingman* -f /. PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499 FossJ; M. -"'-v CLASS OF 1965 Joseph J. Neetz >•J - ’ Gerard J. Zezza.Jr. cccTF.EL-rcns Flora AndersoQ Weber Z~LhyJ- Ftzz ' : Richard R. Snopkowski Pzrrizzz Smle Hearr-zr Sl&S-SZ-r? 7i£Ep J. .4=3^0 Mziis H-ci-Ssri' Basia Hssajr A. G«en« -i.Frj'.-'. Ray R. Pisaneschi Jeffrey S. Raschal JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000 - $2,499 Frank H. Menaker.Jr. FARIS'*' JSSOOATES r<-:i Joan Pitnery Peters Elaine Wishtart Raksis CLASS OF 1964 Lry? Tzr.’rrra; Jiiiiarri 21 Wendelin Domboski Mober? Stanley Orlowski Lynne Stockton Mutart The John Wilkes Society John h. Hosage .□sresT-SineT • Luuer si. Isr.-rLiEdmr. Stuart W. Lawson, Jr. FOUNDER'S CIRCLE GOLD CSCLB jCbzt R. Scralka '■. i Gloria Silverman Kasper Lois A. Kutish Joseph gwr-rraic $5,000 - $9,999 Jerry A. Mohn S2JC0 - $4,999 S-rirenJ- SiHhzz V'Li : _-;£r 2 v;--s.;.--..’7 R- La XTsnze GalsKriza Moir,- Bojie KrafchJc Jorgic A. Grimes Ruth Boorom Mdberger The Eugene Farley Club lass: ‘ I . V'ensHiir. ThnETiJ aiKuixmus Charles E. Johns Stephen W Schwartz* S5xV-S999 ?iei. Joan Hand Dupkamck John H. Farrell John F Sheehan The John Wilkes Society WjXgTn £ Rauh Szzrsy Hiichrer Davis Robert E. Herman Carol Brushkoski Rehn William A. Rishko Helen M. Tinsley JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES John Walter Kluchinsld _i~ S'elLo AugusaiEi Paul A. Battisti Fred R. Demeeh.Jr. S—E 3BOE Ronald L Baldwin CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Alice Cole Bartlett - $4,999 7i- 4ns- CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 John S. Adams Sandra S. Feldman Florence Billings Finn -. .. -. ->m5nsnr tax CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Churchill Kuihe, R'*m A. M;lrlln N“"9-Bonham How: Arthur J. Rehn tSOLE? Taut ’'- Sc.riL‘-'-C‘- Wilbur N. Duller David R. Edwards v Eugene Stickler R . Dale Wagner '• • - A. John Dlmond D^Ski .7l”'^ I- Hewitt Smith Robcn V Slovens "i., ll"cl’h I ' hixiritk ^,wn>-nkkmon ■ _ Zs Jr. Ci; ? �report of Gift-1' report QF Giving By ChisS Gifts Giving By Class Maureen Savage Szish W indsor S. Thomas William A. Trcihaway Elizabeth Dougherty Wood ,\. Dan Murray Edward J. Podchl Elizabeth Scholl FARLEY ASSOCIATES CONTRIBUTORS I pio$99 Marian Klos Babiak Anna Bankos Cardoni Barbara Simms Chamberlain Sharon Tonney Everett Virginia Rome Grabowski Hiroko Ito Karan Jerry Kucirka Vemic Shiposh Noccker Charlotte Peterson Janice Parsons Robart Daniel B. Rosencrance Michael P. Sawczuk <100 - $249 Michael Stefanick Rozanne Sandri-Goldin Dorothy Eck Strauch William C. Shcrbin Edward IL Williams Richard T. Simonson George Sordoni CLASS OF 1969 Donald C. Spruck William Steel The John Wilkes Society Leonard E. Strope.Jr. David D. Baum Thomas Cebula FOUNDER'S CIRCLE Margery' Fishman Ufberg Joyce Christian Detter Douglas D. Fawbush $5,000 - $9,999 Marjorie Shaffer Victor John J. Chopack Jeanne Martorell! Wideman PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Joseph Yozviak $2,500 - $4,999 Robert L. Zeglarski David C. Williams Janis Hughes Fawbush Nancy Leland Frey Barry Gold Zdzislawa Paciej Harms Marilyn Caprionc Hcffron Teresa Cushner Hunt Robert C Klotz Cynthia Wisniewski Weber CONTRIBUTORS JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000-$2,499 Up to $99 Robert W. Ashton Marian Zaledonis Kovacs Patrick J. Burke Jeannette Spott Barnes Gerald E. Missal Brian McGrath Earl E. Bitely Joseph Robert Settineri Arlene Mezanko Sokoloski Lee M. Philo Nancy Hawk Merry-man Michael S. Pipan Paul A. Wender Robert G Sokoloski Richard Seidel Donald J. Chick CLASS of 1970 The John Wilkes Snr. T«^TEEASsoc“So^iy FrancesJasiulewicz Youngblood Robert H. Davis Nancy Charles Williams Susan Staniorski Davis Guy J. Comparetta Donna-Su Brown Zeglarski Lucretia Geiger Woolf Sandra Holl Comparetta Alice Hadsall Davis Daniel R. Gennett s!0.000.S99 99gTES CONTRIBUTORS Cherylynn Petyak Gibson J°hn Michael CefalyJr Up to $99 Carl J. Babushko2 Joseph N. Ishley JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATE, SI.000-S2.459 S Phyllis Sun Cheng Karen Kelly Chepolis Steven Chromcy Dan F. Kopen Carl L. Cook Anita Rein Coplan M»'g-etFilipkowskiSoidon| Frank Dessoye William J. Murphy- The John Wilkes Society Anne Muslo-Van Noy Dragon Larry- D. Fabian Barbara Ward Nixon Judith Potcstivo Ogin JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000 - $2,499 Jane A. Firestine Jill Yanoshak Gagliardi Richard E. Ogin Anthony- M. Cardinale Barbara Demko Garcia Jean Gordon Otto Irene B. Blum Laura Barbera Cardinale George B. Gettingcr Kenneth Rosencrance James Garofalo Diane Chisarick Brennan Yvonne Gnatt CaseyJohn Dubik Joel Fischman Robert D. Goldstein Ronald J. Delcsc Phyllis L. Gaydos George M. Shendock William A. Hanbury Andrew R. Sinnott Gary' H. Williams Benjamin R. Jones Susan Trcnkamp Harmer William Umbach David W. Kutz Lam' R. Volkel The Eugene Farley Club Patricia Baranoski Jula2 Jacquelyn Van Tuylc Kelly Cheryl Konopki Zdeb GOLD CIRCLE J. David Lombardi Owen M. Lavery’ Joseph A. Lukesh Alexis Buchina Koss2 Elaine Swisloski Herstek Drew M. Klemish Joseph T. Zimmerman $500 - $999 Joseph R. Putprush William J. Lukridgc John G. Margo Sandra Strevell Miller Janice A. Saunders Marion Boyle Petrillo CONTRIBUTORS Janet Neiman Seeley2 Phyllis A. Petrosky The Eugene Farley Club gold circle $500 - $999 Renee Mucci Klcm Michael M. Mariani2 Leonard Matysczak Up to $99 BLUE CIRCLE Marianne Kolojejchick Matysczak Jacqueline Falk McGinley John R. Pisano Rosemary Baratta Novak2 Carlton E. Phillips2 Patricia Phillips David L. Ritter Brenda Schmidt Silberman Theodore J. Tramaloni Anne Gruscavage Sample2 Stephanie Pufko Umbach Carol Sladin Clothier Barbara Morrison Squeri Lawrence B. Collins John A. Sileski Evelyn Rygwalski Snyder Daniel L. Alters $250 - $499 John E. Squeri John C. Baranowski Gillian Lindley Curtis Robert J. Cooney’ Marvin L. Stein Kaye Harding Stefanick Mary Nasielski Battista William R. Tarbart Elva Costello Valentine Mary’ MacArthur Bennett Sopon Dewitya Eric D. Hoover John P. Cherundolo Nazzareno E. Paciotti2 CLASS OF 1971 George J. Sick Donna Troiano Elizabeth A Slaughter GOLD CIRCLE Henry- M. Donati James D. Smith 5500 - $999 Lillian Geida Dzwilefsky Albert E. Stofko Raymond T. Downey- Thomas R. Fox BLUE CIRCLE Eugene G. Pappas Linda Samuel-Bickford Linda Burkhardt Schultz Virginia Steckel Valentine William E Ryan, Jr. Ronald J. Gabriel 5250 - $499 Howard Weinberg John T. Harmer Lonnie A. Coombs2 The John Wilkes Society Emil E DiTullio FARLEY ASSOCIATES Shirley Guiles Shannon2 Donna Ayers Snelson $100-5249 Thomas A. Costanzo Brent S. Spiegel Barbara McNicholl Scarpino Helene Kuchinskas Dainowski Joan Tyree Beverly Bomba Vespico CLASS OF 1968 . ■ Stewart J. Harry Elaine Lundy Ephlin JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Rita S. Du Brow Nicole LePochat Hartman Sandra Walters Sheruda* $1,000- $2,499 Anne Aimetti Thomas George J. Matz Ronald J. Jacobs Alvin Justan HONORARY ASSOCIATES Roger S. Beatty- S250 - $499 Anthony J. Honko $100.000-$249,999 Judith E. Beyer Dori S. Jaffe Kay L. Huber John R. Miller Nancy Wiltshire Brower Ann Alumbaugh McElyca Edward Janoski FARLEY ASSOCIATES Bruce R. Brown Cynthia West Reed $100-5249 TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Carol Tomaselli Brown James S. Reed Thaddeus M. Kalmanowicz Patricia Zawoiski Kozemchak $10,000- $99,999 Frederick N. Brown Carol A. Skalski William P. Montague JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000 - $2,499 Soni Stein Baltimore Anne Heineman Batory Richard G. Cantner Sharon G. Telban Joel Lubin Raymond B. Luckenbach Beverly Shamun Carey- CharlesJ. Tharp Jean Peters McKeown Lawrence J. McKeown, Jr. Nancy Noterman Downing Eleanor Jachimczak Guzofsky FARLEY ASSOCIATES Robert J. Murray David W. Hess $100- $249 Stanley- M. Pearlman Jaquelyn Rubin Kaplan Stuart J. Bass Jane Rifenbery Phillips Daniel Mem, Jr. Esther Wargo McCormick blue circle $250 - $499 George E. Collinson John H. Kennedy 30 CLASS OF 1973 Gerald P. McAfee Susan Himelfarb Murphy’ David E. Roberts Enid Sullum Tope2 The John Wilkes Society Carole Peeler PLATINUM ASSOCIATES Jay 5. Sidhu BLUE CIRCLE Ronald L, Pryor Daniel R. Walters2 Linda Bray Walters $250 - 5499 Dennis J. Puhalla Theodore T. Yeager- $500,000 or more $5,000 - 59,999 Marino J. Santarelli Charles D. Ungk George H. Knezek, Jr. Della F. Schulz Cassandra Moss Sharkus Stephen G. Balia PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE FARLEY ASSOCIATES Wendy' Rieder Simko Joanne Wascolonis Barnak $2,500 - $4,999 SI00 -$249 Bruce D. Simon William D. Bordow Charles P. Baker Miriam Mohr Bayliss Elaine A. Slabinski Rita Ryneski Borzatti Terry- A. Belles Robert J. Tarone Mariel Denisco Bufano The Eugene Farley Club Beverly Peirce Berger Mary' Ellen Pointek Tracy Robert A. Byrne GOLD CIRCLE Neil M. Seidd Thomas J. Brennan Barbara Young Wagner Barbara Aulisio Camoni Leonard J. Brozena Eugene H. Wagner, Jr. Thomas P. Casey $500 - $999 Rosemaria J. Cienciva Sorg Bryn E. Kehrli David S. Silber" n Robert R. Walp Richard Chisarick Mary- Ellen Fischer Butkiewicz James C. Weaver Carol Manara Clark Bruce E. Phair John J. Moyer Susan Ryan 51”° h Dolores Nunn 5m James L. Butkiewicz Edward M. Moyer Charles A. Kosteva George G. Pawlush Richard Wctzd Sally Griffiths Robinson Sheila Schmaltz Scatena Andrew C. Matviak Peter T. Polashenski R. Bruce Comstock Janet Lutz Thurnau Karen A. Reed Stephen G. Farrar Robert C. Thurnau Susan E. Rowland Nathan G. Fink William S. TinneyJoseph C. Wiendl Robert E-Ockcnfus Thomas P. Williams, Jr. Lee Patgc Melvin C.R0Bcr5jr' Roberta Van Brunt Rowlands Dennis P. Galli Basil G. Russin Donna L. George Judith Labows Sabatino Karen S. Johnson Carl G. Sponenberg Albert C. Martin Rachael Walison Lohman Up to $99 Robert M. Babskie Robert M. Bumat Charles \V. Snyder Bonnie S. Gellas Patricia Mazzeo Lombardi Albert D. Roke Carol Womelsdorf ;; Richard A. Weinstein Joseph T. Sallitt John H. Butler FrankJ. Smith Stanley J. Yunkunis2 Kathryn Ramsey MasseyFrances Aiken Mitchell2 CONTRIBUTORS Robert T. Noecker Wayne A. Sinner Barbara Repotski Lach2 Pauline Kmetz Makowski Barbara Durkin Kirmsc Barbara Roman Knezek Patricia Haydt Nitchie Thaddeus Seymour Colleen Propersi Lindsay- Alan E. Zellner Bruce O. Brugel ilham G. Cooper Jay H. Goldstein1 Mary Carol Hornyak GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 John R. Deem David Reel Carlyle Robinson $500 - $999 Bernard P. Evanofski1 Pamela Parkin Murphy Barbara Zembrzuski Pisano Deborah Beni Walsh2 Anne Agolino Wasko William E. Reese Bruce A. Sabacek Robert W. Reynolds The Eugene Farley Club Marilyn Rabel Costanzo Leigh Doane Donecker G. Garfield Jones, Jr. Anthony V. Kleinhans1 Carol Roke Klinetob Carol Hoffner Lavery- Ellen Arthur Davenport Patricia Dugan Reese gold circle Dave M. Bogusko Andrew D. Cheplick Sheila Denion Harvey A. Jacobs Eileen Moniak Kackenmeistcr John J. Fly-nn Richard R. Bayliss Barbara N. Bellucci Nicholas S. Reynolds Anita Nowalis Bavitz James C. Belles The Eugene Farley Club Stephen E. Kaschenbach Mary A. Kaiser Barbara Gonzales Ken ‘ Donna Broda Kuliczkowski James R. McGowan Lee A. Namey Jonathan D. Schiffman William C. Johnson William R. Bush Stuart A. Jed Donald M. Kronick Richard D. Ciuferri John J. Cusumano BLUE CIRCLE CONTRIBUTORS The John Wilkes Society Up to $99 FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100-$249 Kathleen Koterba Goobic James A. Gribb Anthony F. Suda Douglas W. Weber $250 - $499 CLASS OF 1972 The Eugene Farley Club Alfred S. Wayslow BLUE CIRCLE Nathan R. Eustis. Jr. Robert P. Matley Lloyd W. Onraaa. Jr. FOUNDER'S CIRCLE IL ) i I 31 �"VOfrr of Gifts ^-^rons > i I \, j \\ j v- . Hi >'iG • D l1 . t-hurvl “In . iit- i .m vlh'dteel Liibt-TTij' s-.iml \ Lin in Man R. MiUcr b.l‘iL' L -.A.. 1 duf Mr. .. i ' iiar. n M. P.ivuLk RjtelT D V.lkhillTT •-• -J "r?17 1 he El j-ir.t F2.-r±-v CIu.t loan Boniann shannon* Bitrhara Katrn iswiarek '•tinuv Rodtia Ibpatewski GOLD CIRCLE $500 - <??? Andrew E_ Chrisur.e K5_ Bz*--r-rr;-- CLASS Ol- L97tr Tlic.Ji: nn \v ilkesSbcieiy ?RISiCE\J~'S QRCILE £L5t2ff- L-.utHi BLUE CIRCLE $250 . S499 —-5L?.S — ^cd<S:-HE seirwsld Rtteianl i. '9hpe. Cynthia Zndihitrv William R. Baiter^ Joan Zaleski Ford Nelson G. 3 J Michael G. Saanbciirh’ limit I. ,. ilHlCTT IEhr uiugm ll Etit by T iiir FARLEY ASSDCIXTES - - --rei-icueti/tr SDLT CfRC_E SI00-S249 Ann Dys.es.’.„ .'--myiCTing Kevin G Dcr.t Brian XL Fl — - - Edward f-. G-. isL. Brian K huLj4i.i . $100 ■ '■“Sion ^LComnfe 'n^'Maha|lVDan„ |l,s'Ph Dettntore Oehmzth Gudu* El5£W0Qd D-rnd L EJUg Susan V. Halder lane Lewis Ford William Frontal ■'Ian FJuckier Dance Stintesfo, janu;=.( >'«id A. Jm^ensen Marianne Macur Kcedm Margaret Burges Lrerhm joamDcmann-rc.r Fn^. Joim.i. Maniselt.J’c Antirorr’* L_.'vlkHdite Xarinean.Visrisia: Pnscfiak Jancr: Banusiti Kaefidl j uvea.- Eutiiev R;»-ir^T uiiHra. vicx:— ztmncATs. 5SZIPTaunurn 1. Alam nt je circle \25T- l-A1’* CuiTrihiini viiisgeknLii;1 Kester .Philip A Hester Jnsepii J hktrciitiu dairrid. v Eteixrs. diapir. .i_ UtmrsHD TTiituiie- SirriEwuE ilicdarrL 7a. RtufisBcSa rnrir. Sfcadnndte janrZ.'mndh . •Tin* 5nnrilii" fiuBipast iHmKmTX imr.siuii< CLASS ©F19“ Thr.luhn ’.Vlkes 5^?’ -Ti J1-—£ ASEOCiK® Itenisr jctaml Cwt'i’ faults ABK'janres oieniici: ..l !:-jiog.x |r LkL'Drui: Liit-.iii.’ Cargo Gail L.'-.u iiu-rx Dohrn ; iuniuL'- . ■ • ; FOUNDERS CIRCLE |>niru.< Stntn Mart liflm Khud" Hf.EsnjfJvr s cihcle 1'hUli K JUufb <■ .icy 1 .L.ilH mIc’ I..:' in.nid i- < VJ;M - in • J'lHiU.d'.tAliJc ^ethdH. >b.H|M J rJ !’»“• CLASS OF 1978 FARLEY ASSOCIATES ill i. iGiiv.didi • 1 'I'-.n^ir; D dlkim !•. Lcrg «omn The Eugene Farley Club Sruj ti.u..Il| i. n........... Holly G. Ba»l> Joseph W. Buckley Nicholas P. Chlumemo Rulh McKalips Dleslelmeier Andrew B. Durako, Jr. Victoria Moss Gallagher Michael J. Kassab Richard D. Mutarelli Catherine Williams Ozgo Deborah A. Sears James J. Stchle Patricia Reilly Urosevich Maria Leandn Yonki John M. Zubris CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Michael S. Anger Kathleen Warakomski The John Wilkes Society PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $2,500 - $4,999 Rhea Polins Simms William I). Sparks Roben J. Siofko Margaret Casgroie luckman Jacqueline Ann Vitek Linda Allnwn Walden David J. Yakaitis Maryjean deSan des JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $1,000- $2,499 Jean Reiter Adams Raymond E, Dombroski Brigette McDonald Herrmann Judith Mills Mack CLASS OF 1979 '■-A*-. . . ' ■•...-’.7,-.^; Geraldmc Cx^noa, .••S-icv : A. ..-A 1jae/rer.se r .- - . • C- ll-i> >E3ter CLASS OF 1980 The John WLTes Sster- The John Wilkes Society JOHH (HIKES iEi.C,~jrZS PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE SLCX-Sl^i Kzdtjsea Si= nzizy Ashu s $2,500 - $4,999 Jeffrey S. Giberson GOLD CIRCLE JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $500 - $999 Terri Mackavage Kovalski Gregory’ A. MacLean Susan Levens MacLean $1,000 - $2,499 Betsy Bell Condroa Frederick W. Herrmann The Eugene Farley Club I he Eugene Fertey S5."-5^r RogerJ. Eteris GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 Donald 1. Burton. Jr. Philip E. Ogren SLUE 7--r~= FARLEY ASSOCIATES BLUE CIRCLE XikJtesdl W Cixiuk Arthurs. Daniels $100-$249 Joanne Pugliese Carpenter $250-$499 Joseph Armine Scopdliti JitSSS L. l&C’GK^ Donna Smith Dickinson Paul J. Domowitch Dane A. Drasher Ronna Colvin Clark Chester E Dudick Manuel J. Evans Edward J. Finn Paul J. Gallagher Ronald G. Evans James J. Moran Raymond A. Best EdradJAVtee £3 1.5? CUgUTC ~-LTdT- J’ul- Brian E. Boston Louis J. Caputo Dean W. Evans Mary Lenio Flood Barry J. Niziolek Judith Bicttkowski Geary David A. Palanzo Kenneth A. Geary Neil A. Giiicomctli Lmihe lliiikicwicz Goodwin hux'in M. Ilanscii Gene A. Ilralh , Bridget James Holman Karen Km lilihkai Kaiiiin*>lu Joanne liiiglor Kuwesemdd Deborah Km her Kooid Pairicia A, Kozink Hjik I). Mahmihkl Donnliy Kay Miiiini i flH W '■iohIMary Kay Mallny I’appaikaa I dwanl I 1’iipa Joseph '//• hekimly Pairkiii >. Sii-ilr Ine/ b, hiefiUllti) FalilekA Wtihl Terr)'J. Schoen I ina Falcone Stehlv John K, Suchoski CONTRIRUTORS I Ip f!» Sf?9 Karen Kennedy Campbell I'aula Ih'lk’i nan Daley lame*’ M, Dank” Mink I inkvbicm ttaiy I. Gardner Mmiyl I'h iv Hew in lUihaid I-. Holman i and rthln lmk llugjih ' Amin a ( Imha brain han lohnsnn I ip^ld Itilin I Mat h |n§gpl|h Mavlmll Anita Maib Median |am- A Milh’f hitAvaji W Hav lH Mai v Ki ill Iha m»ld.* W.r<.UiSIt E Ed*2z£s The Eugene Farley Club $250 - $499 David A. Jolley Cynthia M. Patterson Joan Chemnitius Best .” •*.• > ; T5.:ulx7-- 2. ? ■••.ithu.-x. _u BLUE CIRCLE Benjamin f — stri Ari * a.-t. Kzren Sc.'pijcfr S Jclle [Jumr. C..SShtffur four. jucebseu Siuilur Bheku Sfotgasd- C FARLEY ASSOCIATES $100.<349 Barbara C. Agurkis Steven 1. Bailey Renee Vcnanuvi Besuxtetto Karen Lucchesi Bvswm Donald I: Honcx. Da\M I , Hnngarieu.kNanvy Jane lohnsvn L and < ovlvu Pawtesh T homa*' V X'kota eatBSECLS 4S$.'cr--? D-. Aus&Tit Jjtx-i Ekxc-.e k'tefcs.'i? kJtoi; A. hX'ggy Ba-kX’J ix'Gd'i'o ’ J v.Ix* Kce: xej.'bc-', r Cevgv.-'i 5u , i* ClFCL ’ .•S'kVr JsscX'.. if .. .'XV kW«A -x-«*. ', Bsri’-w t- Kx'Xv^x- CONTRIBUTORS Mivtewl I Brivt I e mute MkhAvl H vah'R I lutxl Klmw'kUhvx William D Vvyv. h Doa . \ Xi-.x- \\ diUA llUDA vvAV.JiW ■ N\n. Da bmah \vdksA Gbdd. ■' RviIhai V Gwvwwxvd ImwphD KvkxV- h iX'mVA S t\\kv M-.WbX I h .ib,ihWax'„\\Aa. 'vIvaiow * \m>! \l\e-vx K V ■-\v-\s> • I dw -M'l V I v Atm si l . >• d ,c X <• X. > X . s v X ?v' - ■' - s. T'o?,'.'.<v-. X... . ; .yR'i . •’ 1 •■-• ■:< f * ’ x V"V ■ • • ■ • ’ �___ KSPORT OF Gifts Class X: be-, Sh.alei ■\ .. W.'olxeiion ?! i»'8S ’ ; ?hr. \\ UsCsSvh’lx b.iries Club ■.■ \\ bill I I hitlbm I. Ji > J'bksn Gslh chuplj Jku baia Ddilion Man ato Alphonse T D Anuru, I h,a Knr.zka ‘ hvens Joseph E Dyle»sld |;<iike Nagle Pcttinalo Debra Bligh Grmhan |ohn J. Raiuicii Jeffrey S. Gcrnhan fames R Rt ap Christopher J Henn Daniel C. Schilling bu>an A HltrisonJenkins Thomas t. Stevens Diana Kushner Levandoski Kimberly Cocoxirilli xijiJdand Gerald I Levandoski. jr. Caro] McHenry Suchcskf Catherine M. Lynch ■Sandra Baiieh 1 hetnas William N. McCann Stephan C. Thomas V Andrea Nerozzi Deborah Brcmnicr Traugh Elizabeth Larson Ostuni Silks M. Victor Barbara Stich Page Kim ho ri } lx?<l 1 ord \\ b Ja sk i Joseph M. Pickett Jocelyn Kuhl Rccsc CLASS OF 1984 Steven P. Roth' Dennis W. Sholl L-.IT-Hfi-t . The John Wilkes Socieiy A.".' -u-^7 -iLL^iJES pi Carol Elgonilis Sosnowski JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Marianne Alfano Telincho SJ.a®~S2.4*» John M. Trcven2 hiiin'UinCk- Robert A. Unrath Reesa O'Boyle Walto FarHey Club The —— ’ 3nmbed.E:2tSn :i-j-i~GpEc •. j2r:-: i U—-IE Z2EELE •.Xltdiuci T —- -."-r-T—i ■ ■< -’t. S^MT.stgtjTOPS- 4SECKWES SiephenN. Cahoon p. Carey ;-.mnir?r Ogurkis Carex i-tlli-in Russin Coiien Judy Rydrnvski Cudo 1 i.OUfcr. p)can 1 -.ivh/.'i Bartholomay Demeiro •V-r.- Ellen Moran Doll i nc i. john-.on l^rric--, M. Johnson GynthiaE. Kmnajian SfrieRky Levine Kevin P. Guns John C. Long. Jr. John Luongo Chadwick E. Tuttle Joseph S. Briskie Alice C. Bulger The John Wilkes Donald Shaw Christopher R. Connolly Robert R. Rees, Jr. Robert Corradctti Jeffrey D. Seamans JOHN WILKES A5S3OXTES Sl.:20- $Z49i Angela Holm Michael Mattise ThomasJ. Popko.Jr. FARLEY ASSOCIATES William M. Davidson M'<thacl Homishak Mary Rauschmaycr Zarin $100-$249 Rosemary Bottazzi Eibach Ka>hleen Kennedy Jessen Michael J. Utcr William J. Buoni Susan Manno Laurita Gail Lai"noreux Kashulon Vincent J. Kashuk Jeffery M. Wagner Michele James Wagner Joyce Victor Chmil David D. Nachcr The John Wilkes Socieiy GOLDORC^ Roy M. DeLay William S. Peightel PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE $52: - $999 Christopher D. Way Cornelius Douris Dennis J. Procopio $2,500 -Si.999 Matthew J. Zukoski Chris W. Fellin Rhonda Groff Reed Wendy Holden Ga-.in s«n Graziano Aiicc Ting Lee ■on. Jr. Roslyn Lucas-Gould Debra Ann Maleski Michael J. Masciola' Alan Melusen2 Diane Schoch Michaud James M. OpcF Michele A. Paradies Edwina M. Floyd Michelle A. Rick William C. Hankins Ann Markowski Toole JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Up to $99 ThomasJ. Ricko Kurt A. Topfer S1,COQ-$2,499 Dennis P. Clarke Elizabeth Cortez-Carosella Greg Trapani Carl Vassia Jason D. Griggs Neil R. Williams David G. Zahorsky Cheryl Zack Fischer Sandra Williams Don Zelek CLASS OF 1989 $500 - $999 Sean Lcckhead Tracy Goryeb Zarob Charmaine Conrad Zoller Tom Harfman Up to $99 Christopher L Rexer Phillip W. Heffelfingcr Linda Turowski Attardo The John Wilkes Socieiy .Marianne Scicchitano Rext cer George Hockenbury Edward J. Hudson David Beaver Karen Camasso TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Susan Barber Rosengram $10,000-$99,999 BLUE CIRCLE Ellen Herman Campbell Linda Hoyson Colandrea S250-S499 Shirley Thenzas Buller Kimberly Land-Servagno Bernard Lincoski Joan Baiutis Chisarick Joan Smith Foster BLUE CIRCLE $250-499 John J. Walsh SJO0>£H9 Carl XL Chamesski JaimeJoseJurado FARLEY ASSOCIATES John A. Szvelii Kathleen Feicv Sroii The John Wilkes Society Karen Lutz Santone’ PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE Michelle Liddic Schilling S2.500 - S4.999 Susan Slawich Eleanor Hoover Madigan Gan- R. Melusen James J. Mulligan2 Michael Slepian Amy McCluskey Sadvary Edwin J. Daveski Scott Michenfeldcr iTo nna Gihriier Gss^swe GOLD CIRCLE Ann Marie Walker James J. Tcmprine Patil.C D’emch $500 - $999 Maximc Zafrani’ William J. Thede Daniel R. Nulton John R. Patterson, Jr. CLASS OF 1986 BLUE CIRCLE $250 - $499 Frank R. Hugh-?? Karen Bove1 Hdwi n Mirk Jobrise# S’jsjjn Miner Davis Karen Johnson David P Rudis Jane’ Leganir KeL-r ; ThomasJ. Swirbcl The John Wilkes Society FARLEY ASSOCIATES 5/OP - 5249 kii’.hleen Ruth Ehine Ren.-z? Chikbvr-ck? Eugene Chikr.-. -b.; Anne Howell DcQueveJo TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES Kevin M. EaiTcy Roger A. I latch Ip wS-W Donna Brown Joseph E Arsgcriic David Mark Armenian Marlene M, M.uriggi Samuel L, perry Lester R. Bahr Se\-u C Baxih’ Robert D, Sitzler Robert D. Wachowski Fauieia Karon l\*n?hv.c < e r.-.e''.v CONTRIBUTORS \\ dkatn L'hvs L'hn Mtcbatl Vx.v.v* CLASS OF 1987 $10,000 - $99,999 Douglas Colandrea PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES $2,500. $4,999 $1,000 - $2.4 “9 Michael Rupp Lisa A. Tcrcha $250 - S499 The Eugene Farley Club I hc Eugene Varley Club ( p (<» S‘m GOLD CIRCLE BLUE CIRCLE D .■j L- r i - •* 1 Chsr-hj $500 $999 FARLEY AMOCIATfS Karen Dragon Devine $250 $-199 Richard 1.1 l:ak Robert s. Berger Sicphcn I Bioskokv [hrr-'.s j’ri'J-! L' krr JI Ji! S249 thorns AIU«Jy<r Mlchucl John Keane n bjn 'i'. /''-Fin ''-"i E L/i.-ri.'' pH-.■.<■!I luriw p4ul <-brnil f Vr lif trr' .'*h7 F' Mink Tobhio 4*7 w„| a < rmrirBni!’' lames V Cm toll Amy Rosvmetgcy Davrdxou Bnvec A, Uugjtwv Vwnevs Mats' HxssAn Cyvuhui W.'Aei fvdu‘.A VW.'A I tank \ Dcm|wc\ $100 Nam e Uvk'ko Divvt\ XUtk I XcgA David (ulovin WdliamR I vanina Sai ah I idiam I veuek Mark V WNh w kk : v.,.. . William 1.1Him. h Pauline Wagnvi I Chev Wvdev si W.v.e $249 w.., MctrolW \e.d I ARLBV A8BOCIATE8 I |nu Sigman Banta LproS?? Ann Mane The John Wilkes Society The Eugene Farley Club VLn’.tni E Bjrtkus rC6NTRIBWORS Saras Z. Alkoc John B. Bowman Eric E Rcidlng'T Thmnav J. Thomas. J'- Tii^niAs J. Balti Us . CONTRIBUTORS CLASS OF 1988 The John Wilkes Society BLUE CIRCLE Paul J. Sollazzo FARLEY ASSOCIATES Karen Shcard White Thaddeus M. Zuzik Jay C. Rubino Regin:• Wfare Kj; •> The Eugene Farley Club David J. Warnick JOHN WILKES ASSOCIATES Sl.000-S2.499 Manhew E HzzLr= $100-249 Carter W. Tremayne John A. Chipego1 • The Eugene Farley Club GOLD CIRCLE Thorstein K. Foss Diane A. Kennedy ■ The Eugece Farir/ Chb CONTRIBUTORS Joseph M. Santuk • YL-gzr’-s 5L r_: iezL-'/_ CLASS OF 1990 CONTRIBUTORS Fraucic S Grusea-Lue CLASS OF 1991 Michelle M. G’exa Carol Henry Raymond William N. Gude Dznici Cdunk SrereWWiicz Up to $99 Mary Woronowicz Trevcn ■ Susan Stonz Moyer Steven G. Bardsley Joseph J. Survilla1 Calherinc CONTRIBUTORS George Ritz The Eugene Farley Club Kimberly A. Krescon-:h Curtis Kuntz Dawn M. Hitlie B. Jean Millard Kosh Kathleen Mooney Rainieri Paul WC. ix£»K3r Sharon .'•.fichener Gross: Kevm C. Flemming John H. Buigcr Teresa1. A-.. CaOh&aa ■ hl-iinc Kircftdoerfer-KiTk ‘yrradla Butera Fcrtdi R°ruld Gene k Kristen Kolensky Scandone $250 - 5499 Paul J.Isaac Kimberly Tokach Kellar diaries j.tTia Si'-'F-lds Alford Evcl>-nJ.Dopko Nancy Noxitski Runta ■ 4-xt: .• rj.x- --T^r.niiv • ’• • W garen Galli Gcorgiciw Marotto Gdovin BLUE CIRCLE Ann Mane Poepperling CLASS OF 1985 Tim"' 'vilriRr—- •-r.v Lerrc\ rUcgz.:. J^K-Box Michael Deo ganda Fahmy Hudome Wanda Wolfe Wyffels .hiiT-’. Judlnr .■TTV-rrivie.rri.cer Co,-tribUtors P $99 v . \»C; �report OF G.i;rj5>CtaS Rebecca Shedlock McCaffrc) blue okcle Ronald N. Miller $250 ■ Linda WemuszBohcnek Sally PanchenBenito A. Tranguch. Jr William J- Lmphred.Jr. Arden J. Keller. Jr. Takehtte Serai FARLEY ASSOCIATES Tina M. Oechler-Dean Christopher M. Scarba $100-5299 Suzanne Stanski Scheible Hisham A Abu-Nabaa Tama L. Schmidt Vani P. Murthy Bernard J. Skalla Tammy Swanwood Noone George W. Snyder CONTRIBUTORS FARLEY ASSOCIATES Up IO $99 Nancy Neary Baird SKV- $299 Daniel R. Queen Ronald David Rainey Kathleen McGary Umphrcd Angela L. Basta Holly Pitcavage Frederick Gail Watson Haas Christine Hooper-Ostroski CONTRIBUTORS BLUE CIRCLE $250 - $*f99 Steven D. adding Pa<rkia Cannon FARLEY ASSOCb iates $100-S299 Dave Unzicker Michele Foresc Welliver CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Amy Beardsworth Costello Katherine J. Genovese Garth L. .Allred ChnsuneTnndnckSeiuln Mark D. Bradshaw J“d«h Tobin TelechoWski Kimberly B. Carr Melissa Ann Wall CLASS OF 1995 Michael N. Barrouk CONTRIBUTORS GOLD CIRCLE Chad A. Heffner Up to $99 Elizabeth Buckland-Kinney BLUE CIRCLE Elizabeth A. Knizer $500 - $999 Michael Kent Dave Joseph Kuranovich- Susan J. Malkemes Brian W. McCoy-’ David H. Clancy Eikeu E Cblahan Jason Langdon2 Joseph C. Reilly Andita Parker-Lloyd James R. Domzalski MkfeelJ- Dungan Lori Kuhar Marshall Michelle Dickinson McNichols Ali E. Qureshi1 Paul W. Downton $250 - $999 "Ena Whalley Kantor Patricia A. Royer Thomas J. McWilliams di- KmvlizFem Michael J. Rymar Sylvia G Simmons2 Sandra A. VanLuvender Ahry L umg ■ CLASS OF 1994 The Eugene Farley Club Toni Ann Steinson GOLD CIRCLE Jill Fasciana McCoy $100 - 5299 $500 - $999 Lon Ann Perch Sabeth R. Albert Karen Ann Ephlin Melinda Nobles Pnsco Lynda G Ardan Kariann Iskra Mark D Hulme1 Stacy L. Geiger Mesics Sheryl A. Hupczey Maria Shahda Miniclly JoAnn Kristofic Brian Lee Stephanie Follmer Pastewait Theresa McDermott Jamie J. Markovchick Lisa Rink Sandra J. Mullen CONTRIBUTORS Up to 599 Mark Angelo Lindsay A. Shaffer Marissa Rovnack McCormick Lisa M. Simons CONTRIBUTORS Connie M. Ryan Charles R. Bombov. Jr. Casey Connell Joseph J. Stem Up to $99 Gregory’ A. Wojnar Brian J. Fritts Julia Afsana Talukder Raymond j. Bernardi Colleen Yacovelli David J. Theisen Kyle P. Gallagher Bridget E. Giunu Derek B. Bleiler Kara Chapple John j. Zelena CLASS OF 2003 Ted D. Foust Scon E. Herb FARLEY ASSOCIATES The Eugene Farley Club $100-5299 David M. Hinkle S100-S299 FARLEY ASSOCIATES Melissa A. Maybe Michael L Brundage Beverly Keller Gooden Justin Holmes Robert J. Klcpadlo $100-$249 Andrew S. Moyer William D. Host James L. McCarthy Richard E. Albrecht Kimberly A. Gross Matthew Clinton Jagusak Douglas M. Iracki Jeffrey B. Olson Kimberly Bochicchio Carlos E Proano Jodi I_ Viscomi Brian R. Judge Matthew M. Zurn2 Katherine M. Green Sherry L Weitz Derek J. Sheruda Kimberly A. Whipple John A. Mason, Jr. Melissa Jo Pammer Michael S. McMynne Robert M. Moore CONTRIBUTORS The Eugene Farley Club Elena Niculescu-Mihai $100-$299 Jennifer S. Webb Lisa Marie Ruggiero Alan M. Caines GOLD CIRCLE William E Noone Noel! Ann Brooks CONTRIBUTORS Joyce A. Sorrentino James Vincent Casey Up IO S99 Jason Waterbury John Dabbieri CLASS OF 1999 Joseph F. Woodward William P. Pastewait The Eugene Farley Club Brian Redmond Jeffrey Gaydoscik Paul A. Binner CLASS OF 2002 FARLEY ASSOCIATES David G. Bond, Jr. Charles E. Brinker $100-$299 Dustin A. Daniels The Eugene Farley Club Anita V. Ruskey Jennifer Anne Saiz Pleam Thomas R. Rcbuck $250-5999 CONTRIBUTORS Kimberly V Kaschak Up to 599 CONTRIBUTORS Jill Mackay Barrouk Jason L. Evans BLUE CIRCLE Peter E. Schmidt Carmen E Ambrosino. Jr. Up to S99 John L. Carter Jessica D. Kroesen $250 - 5999 Susan A. Schwartz Linda l_ Crayton Louis E. Atkinson Daniel W. Doughion Jason R. Marie J. Banholomay Grier Owen Searfoss Robert J. Dean Eleanor Quick Bluhm Jill Ronkowski Marie Michelle Diskin Abigail Breiseth Joseph J. Fadden’ Richard M. Minielly* Michelle Rose Nallon FARLEY ASSOCIATES Holly R. Shiber Philip Engman Mark J. Dechman Kristine Erhard Pruett Jason C. Phillips $100-5299 Marcus E. Sowcik2 Steven D. Tourje Jeffrey Reichl James T. Best Martha M. Zabriski Karen Mae Bradley Mendoza CONTRIBUTORS Andrew B. Snyder Jeanette L. Moyer $299 S'-ephen E Lynch McCaffrey '.shag- LO-.znG Qzeen -Berberidc Stewart CChTJuZUTCHS r Martha I_ Heffers Heather Hahn-Crunden Michael Hugh Herb Kathleen Finley Kent David A. Hines Gary J. Kostrobala Kimberly Escarge Keller Rita Teresa Metcalf Joseph P. McBride Ann M. O’Keefe David G Ruskey Cynthia Chametski Sites Nicole Simmons Jason S. Sites Amy Pyle VanScoten Augustus J. Wellings Barr. L. VanScotcn ' . ' it.--. ?. e-K .-e : ' Melissa Ann Whetstone Melanie Jo Whilebread CLASS OF 1996 The Eugene Farley Club S-5X.J-'■-e-rr i Edmund Ryan Zych CLASS OF 1998 blue circle ras-.u .-.x '■ -■ - . '■ The Eugene Farley Club Criy,2n GOLD CIRCLE $500 - $999 Up to S99 Man- Ann Kershitsky Biosky Thomas Ryan Ward Deborah A. Caines Carolyn Chronowski Scon Thomas Cleveland’ James A. Williams Joann DeSanto Carrie Wilkes Williams CLASS OF 2001 The Eugene Farley Club Randy A. Engclman blue circle Carmela Franco Brian Edward Gryboski' $250 - $499 Beth N. Danner Judith Lohr Marlin ’ahlev associates sl<)0.$2.(9 haratltan I). Perence Michael C. McCrec Matthew J. Pc-lesd»,l<' l’a",c|a A. Guarino Matthew A. Diltz W1' '' I'tiir Ap,<ni The Eugene Farley Club Stcfanie Jean Henninger FARLEY ASSOCIATES Joshua G. Mendoza $100 - $249 Dawn Marie P. Bonczewski Kimberly Chapman Schneider Anthony J. Stavenski III Katie M. Boyle Jacqlyn A. Ryan-Brennan Leonardo R, A. Zoppa Stephanie Carol Smith William C. Schneider CONTRIBUTORS Up to $99 Up h> $99 Jessica Alfcrio Scott L, Carr’ Stephen R. <• heskiewle:' Deborah Ellen Brandl Sandraj. lassett Laura N. Gerard Anne Straub Prink CLASS OF 2004 Ronald S. Davis CONTRIBUTORS Cynthia E. Kern Jonathan G. Ijudenshger ■( Inn' Brooke E. Shreaves Katherine Dallas Costello Lisa Anne Johnson Denise M. Granoski Joshua Kloss Renee A. Kotz CLASS OF 2005 * • -■ Up to $99 Robert J. Costello Paul S. B'dous.Jr. The Eugene Farley Club Melissa A. Babcock Bradley R. Klotz Cathleen A. Zanghi R. Bonnie Porter Pajka Karen Novicki Christie Meyers Potera Daniel E. Williams Erin T. Priestman Jeffry 5. Nietz Daniel P. Reilly Matthew Kulp Gordon S. Smoko Marisa Nebcsky Todd Robert S. Rolland $500-$999 Kenneth G. Huclbig Ann L. Wotring Matthew J. Sowcik Gina G. Taylor Julia Gordon Wojnar Melissa A. Mauro Melissa Mecca Phillip James Torres Cub 55 William J. Layo Denise Collie FAHLEY ASSOCIATES - John P. Hawthorne FARLEY ASSOCIATES BLUE CIRCLE ASS5CJCES Denise A. Gerber Kimberly A. Hritzak Ference Jacob G Cole CLASS OF 1993 " Wes SxzcTu- Karen L. Guitson Shanna Lee Dawson Marcy L. Krill PARLEY ASSOCIATES Curtis A. Kroesen FARLEY ASSOCIATES $290 - 5499 Heath Ncidercr Deborah Andres Greco CLASS OF 1997 Frank C Mitchell The Eugene Farley Club $500-5999 Charlotte M. Puglia Kimberly Woods Hawk BLUE CIRCLE class of 2000 gold circle The Eugene Farley Club Up to $99 Pzris B. Aiunni Michele Koadracki Bahs Macj. Groce Bruce J. Sabatint Sarah Keisbng Snyder Maureen MorioWaseavage Stephen W. Hansen Andrew Gulden-' JCX-i r- Gifts c,-‘r‘gB. Class Curia L. Conner Mich.iel R. I uneek Brittany N. Kramer Michelle L Krapf fl �report OF Gift II..' Marts Society Alumni, friends and benefactors have played a sustaining role in the future of Wilkes Universitjty and its students through estate plans.The Marts Society Michael J. Pedley KnslenL.Pegarella Renee A-Peters Richard). Peterson ..zibs: A. Lavens Sizprnm vC 1j-.—.K'-hi A:___F Leng - n . c.-_. San E n- ., MuMrcu-j. n..;j . ''-A-.c.csj DeALmtc ri=usDcr.Ks Ensa < kizz Krista V k?. ■mcrea _ Kirzl Tteiia A. Lsnghran joint Lcv-'zFrcizJzne Lzicke-hzugh Ezsssisl. Lzxnak Th.~irus.A- Lartfay ■Sirfc~nr 1_ Macri 5. Macumber MznheoJ. Madaiis Casszrdrz R. Malone .Tamela M. Malouf Krsiz 1_ Mangan Artem J. Mason Janes Michael Mason Ashley M. McBrcany Sean K. McCarthy Kristopher J. Mead Jared J. Mecklcr Jennifer M. Menendez Megan M. Movers J crave E. Michalck Dcana Mikhalkova Brian T. Moran Sara E. Moskaluk Arvin F. Narula Samantha C. Naugle Jar. E. Nunemachcr Jill Nunenucher Megan J. O’Brien KaihJecn A. O’Hara Cory B. Ogden Christopher B. Ousirich Be-.z-in J Paladuck —>’-'?hcrl. Fartv ka M. Feaikonis £li Philip5’ JTTamara Phillip5 Lauren Y.PlteteY ydrianna].?°'«iMk DuranS-P^n0 . Chrisi°Ph!:r E- Pra> Jennifer L-Prell Jason T. Price Joseph AV Price Laurien 5. tebadr Jennifer Code A-Rasper. Katherine R-R^kar Ian M. Spaulding Ashleigh Mane Sunran Michelle A- Strand Brian B.Straznus DaraH-SuUa Ninal-Sweppenheiser DianaRae Szymanski GinaM-Tempeia KareV. Thoma, Tristin D- Tkach Sara A-Toole Tracy L. Tracy Jennifer A-‘rn“: Michelle L-Tradnak ^-Wby Nichole L Redmond Jennifer R-R^'”1 Jonathan 1- R"tcr April M-Rte Stephanie A. Rodano ToddM.R°nco ErtnE.Rovinsky Hugh Michael Roger MvlesRombel Kalyn Ashley Rupe” Elizabeth C. Sabatini Melanie uSamo JatmeleeA.Schat--el Atnandah.^ VrctoriaM-"1"1' HollvL-YYAte” JamesR-^ < BrjJi_Wilte^ ErinUYVf®’®5 William* KncP'^ Michael R. Schoen John C. Schuh Shelhv Schute johnM.sel.te’" Shawn.I.Serlas* Rachael M. Seroski jarred M. Shaffer Sara M-Shane laird M.Shavha Alison E. Shorn Joshua V. Shell lamil i-huhski Joseph I Stnlh-' V' Wctulyl Stunt"' lasonS Skavl"* lasjaanal Ch-w^h- jo.«Fhy“. ".ch„M-sk' suuhfrTwite** .XnxtaM m 2-^ - Marts Society. Estate of Eleanor S. Fox 35 Anonymous Richard Fuller, Ph.D. Anonymous Estate of Dr. William Louis George Alden Trust Gaines Estate of Agnes C. Alderdice 58 Dr. Benjamin Grella ’65 Barbara Zatcoff Allan Doris Woody Grella Estelle B. Andrews ’69 Estate of William B. Griffith Anthony J- Bartuska Dons Gorka Bartuska, M.D. ’49 Brynly R. Griffiths Trust J. Douglas Haughwout ’64 George Bierly ’40 Louise S. Hazeltine ’44 Betty Kanarr Bierly’ ’50 Estate of Enid Hershey ’66 Charles S. Butler 59 Frederick J. Hills 59 Estate of Catherine H. Bone Harn- R. Hiscox. Esquire ’51 Lee and Louise Brown Trust Beverly A. Hiscox ’58 Dr. Mary E. Brown '62 Judith Hopkins ’55 Richard G. Cantner ’68 Dr. George E. Hudock, Jr. ’50 Bruce R. Cardon Trusr Estate of Richard and Estate of Donald F. & Frances Hyde Louise C. Carpenter Arthur E. Imdorf ’55 Dr. Jesse H. Chopcr’57 Estate of Thomas J. Cobum ’49 Estate of Evelyn Isserman Estate of Mildred N. Johnson William L. Conyngham Leo R. Kane '55 Eleanor Kazmercyk BronisJ. Kaslas, Ph.D. Comwcll 53 Dr. Stanley B. Kay Colonel William Corbett Mr. & Mrs. John S. Kerr 72 Harold Cox. Ph.D. Samuel M. Davenport, III 59 John J. Kleynowski ’67 Estate of Fred H. Davies Eugene T. Kolezar Stanley and Patricia S. Davies Drs. Francis & Lidia Kopemik Thomas J. Deitz Estate of Mary R. Koons Estate of Charles and Glenn F. Leiter Sadie Donin Estate of Rose G. Liebman 37 Estate of Isadore and Estate of Madeline R. Magee Getha Edelstein Estate of Anne Marts Estate of R. Carl Ernst ’58 John A. Mason M’00 Josephine Eustice Gerard A. McHale, Jr. ’67 Annette Evans Trust Estate of Ruth Williams Rulison Evans Trust McHenry ’49 Estate of Attorney & Mrs. Clifford K. Melberger George L. Fenner, Jr. Ruth Boroom Melberger ’62 The Honorable J. Harold Robert H. Melson 35 Flannery- ’55 Estate of Charles H. Miner. Barbara Flannery’ Jr. Esquire Walter R. Fleet John C. and Mabel Shirley Rees Fleet ’49 Mosteller Trust Stephen L. Flood ’66 Estate of Elizabeth Sandish Dr. Don C. Follmer ’50 Montgomery’ Depression. Because he believed in the service offered to the bequests and other charitable THE University Junior College in Wilkes-Barre during the recognizes the increasing number young people of the Wyoming Valley, Dr. Marts provided the of contributors participating in support and leadership the fledgling institution needed to gift planning programs that become self-sustaining. Dr. Marts benefits the university. established a trust in 1964, which Membership in the Marts Society is attained through the provided a lifetime income for Mrs. Marts after his death. Upon commitment of any number of her death in 1994, more than planned gifts, including bequests, $2 million was gifted to the charitable trusts, gift annuities, university, which helped make gifts of property with retained life possible the addition of the estate, life insurance policies and Arnaud C. Marts Sports and retirement plan accounts. Many Conference Center. of these gift vehicles allow For more information on donors to contribute cash or becoming a member of the appreciated assets to benefit Marts Society, please contact the Wilkes while earning income Planned Giving Office at during their lifetime. 570-408-4309 or 1-800-WILKES-U, in honor of Dr. Arnaud C. and ext. 4309 or visit our Web site at www.wilkes.edu/pages/715.asp Anne McCartney Marts. Dr. Marts and explore the benefits of a The Marts Society was named became president of Bucknell planned gift through our new University in 1935 and was instru­ interactive planned giving mental in maintaining Bucknell calculator. Estate of Dorothy R. Morgan Estate of Jesse L. Morgan Paul D. Morgis 70 Regina L. Morse 82 Estate of Herbert J. Morris Estate ofJ. Donald Munson Estate of Wilbur A. Myers Martin J. Naparsteck '69 Barbara W. Nixon 71 Estate of William P. Orr, III Geraldine Nesbitt Orr Estate of Alberta A. Ostrander Richard L. Pearsall Lawrence B. Pelcsh 50 F. Charles Petrillo, Esquire ’66 Dr. and Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Henry’ B. and Edith M. Plumb Trust Amy D. Plulino ’97 Estate of Frieda Pogorcloff Estate of Roy H. Pollack William H. Rice 48 Arnold and Sandy Rifkin Harry W. Rinehimer 43 Estate of Harriet P. RipleyGordon E. Roberts ’60 Dr. Jessie A. Roderick 56 Attorney Harold Rosenn Mrs. Sallyanne Rosenn 42 Estate of Rae Roth Donald J. Sackrider Mr. and Mrs. Louis Santoro ’83 Janice A. Saunders ’70 Joseph J. Savitz, Esquire 48 Marian R. Schaeffer Trust Nathan Schiowitz Trust Marvin and Stella Schub Daniel Sherman ’50 Estate of Frances D. Shotwell Dr. George J. Siles 57 Dr. Herbert B. Simon Estate of Margaret Man-Sites Estate of Gordon A. Smith Nancy Hancock Smith Andrew E Sofranko.Jr. ‘68 Joseph Sooby.Jr ‘+9 Dr. Charles A. Sorter ‘59 Linda E. Sorter Dr. Albert J. Stratton 49 Dr. Lester J. Turoczi Constance McCole Umphred Estate of Edward A. Venzd 54 Estate of Walter E Vorbleski Estate of Ann Brennan Wagner Estate of Esther Weckesser Walker Brace R. Williams, D.O. ‘81 Estate of John E Wozniak 61 Estate of William H-Young Emen- and Mamie Ziegler Trust 39 33 �REPORT OF Gifts i: REPORT OF Gifts Scholarships Endowed Named Scholarships Frances D. Shotwell Memorial Scholarship Samuel H. Shotwell Memorial Scholarship Mark Slomowitz Memorial Scholarship Merrill W. and Marjory R. Sorber Scholarship Stanley E and Helen Stawicki Memorial Scholarship ENDOWED & ANNUAL Scholarship Anne v Lord Scholarship CWJ10t,H MacAvoy Scholarship in Nursmg Kathryn "■ Maguire Scholarship W",E HaZll Mailander Scholarship in Nursing Below is the current list of endowed and annual K!“h D Marseco Scholarship Fund ^ d’cartwright Marts Scholarship ^^d Louis Maslow Memorial Scholarship scholarships available to Wilkes students. Please goto www.wilkes.edu/pages/358.asp for descriptions on these scholarships or for more information on howto establish a scholarship. ENDOWED NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS v* -Abraham Scholarship VincEai and Manha Ako Scholarship At-xr.i Association Scholarship David Ayers Scholarship Fund Society of Wyoming Valley Scholarship Kerin Edward Barker Memorial Scholarship Gram H. Barlow Memorial Scholarship Dr. Alfred W. Bastress Scholarship riel G. and Alvan E. Baum Scholarship Gecr^e Thompson and Sara Wolfe Bell Scholarship Frederic E. Bellas Endowed Scholarship Sasacd BakMemorial Scholarship WCim Bemhard Scholarship D. Berryman Scholarship Fund M-chael J. Bogdon. ill Scholarship Ezse Eradex Scholarship Christopher N. and Jane M. Breiseth Scholarship :y reporter and Norton Millard Breiseth Scholarship Gezerie-. e Tc-dd Brennan Memorial Scholarship Charies N. Bams. Sr.. M.D. 35 Scholarship certS. Capin Scholarship in Accounting Carden and Chariottej. Garden Memorial Scholarship riterS. Carpenter Scholarship in Engineering 'P r z- am'tard Carr and Hfidegarde Finger Carr Scholarship . Crn-a-ek. Sr. Scholarship ---- y. .s'.': Scholarship ■ arc Fr.nans of Communications Scholarship -. Post 97, Grand .Army of the Republic, Bepar..-Pennv ?. aria. Scholarship - s-f-'r. G'.rr.a.'j Scholarship M.D. Scholarship \\ Davenport Scholarship 7'1’ DavidowitzScholarship ■•he :’.'-L'r.vrial Scholarship -. • .v; Scholarship ■. Scholarship Sylvia Dworski. Ph.D. Scholarship Isadorc and Getha Edelstein Scholarship Dr. John Henry- Ellis, IV Scholarship Mahmoud H. Fahmy, PH.D. Scholarship lip John Faneck ’50 Scholarship Fund Robert J. McBride Memorial Scholarship McGowan Scholarship ’ th W. and John T. McHenry Scholarship in Nursmg Marilyn McQuestion-Kay Memorial Scholarship Norris Church Mailer Scholarship Ruth Boorom Mclbcrgcr ’62 Scholarship Elizabeth Sandish Montgomery and George Heron Montgomery Scholarship Thomas J. Moran Scholarship in Journalism Dr. Jaroslav G. Moravec Memorial Scholarship Mabel and John C. Mostcller Scholarship Sarah D. Moyer Memorial Scholarship Donald and Marion Munson Scholarship Dr. Uinid R. Nejib and Omar U. Nejib ’92 Memorial Scholarship Lee A. Namey ’68 Scholarship Taft Achilles Rosenberg Naparsteck Scholarship O’Hop Family Scholarship Overlook Estate Foundation Scholarship Ellen Webster Palmer Scholarship Patel Scholarship Peking Chef Scholarship for International Understanding Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Northeast Chapter Scholarship Pennsylvania's Last Frontiersman Scholarship Craig C. Piatt Memorial Scholarship Henry Blackman Plumb and Edith Plumb Scholarship Frieda Pogoreloff Scholarship Roy H. Pollack Memorial Scholarship Kenneth L. Pollock Scholarship George and Helen Ralston Scholarship Charles B. Reif Scholarship for the Biological Sciences Lillian Wilkins Rinehimer R.N. Scholarship Dr. James Rodechko Scholarship in History' Dr. Samuel A. Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship Sydney and Theodore Rosenberg Scholarship Lawrence W. Roth Memorial Scholarship Joseph H. Salsburg Scholarship Amedeo Obici and Thomas P. Sangiuliano Scholarship Dolores E. and Francis Sangiuliano Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paul Sangiuliano Abe and Sylvia Savitz Family Scholarship Fund Nathan Schiowitz Scholarship in Nursing Scholarship to Start Education (SSE) Robert Marc Schub Memorial Scholarship Louis Shaffer Memorial Scholarship Bruce and Bessie Shaw Scholarship Chlora Fey Scholarship Harry and Gloria Farkas Fierverker Scholarship David J. Findora 70 Memorial Scholarsh.p Stephen L. Flood '66 Scholarship Muriel S. Follmer Scholarship Sarah Catherine Ford Adult Learner Scholarship Fortinsky Scholarship Sidney and Pauline Friedman Scholarship Sandy A. Furey Memorial Scholarship Carlton FL Garingcr Memorial Scholarship William R. Gasbarro Scholarship Mildred Gittins Memorial Scholarship Cathy Lynn Glatzel ’86 Nursing Scholarship Elizabeth and Albert Grabarek Memorial Scholarship Fund Henry and Sylvia Greenwald Scholarship Brynly R. Griffiths Scholarship Margaret Mary Hagelgans Memorial Scholarship Edward G. Hartmann, Ph.D. 35 Scholarship George Hayes of Windsor Scholarship Patricia Boyle Heaman and Robert J. Heaman Scholarship William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Hugh G. & Edith Henderson Scholarship Klaus Holm Scholarship Arthur J. Hoover Scholarship Andrew J. Hourigan, Jr.. Esq. Scholarship Sherry’ Every’ Hudick Memorial Scholarship Jewish War Veterans, Wilkes-Barre Post 212 Scholarship Harvey and Mildred Johnson Scholarship Fund William D. Jonathan Memorial Scholarship Dr. Dilys Martha Jones & Thomas Evan Jones Scholarship John D. Kearney’ Memorial Scholarship Grace C. Kimball Scholarship in Biology Harold J. Harris. M.D. - Angelina Elizabeth Kirby Memorial Health Center Scholarship Kaslas-Sheporaitis Educational Scholarship Fund Eugene T. Koiczar Scholarship Francis A. and Maryann V. Kopen Scholarship Koral’s Fashion Scholarship Esther Lamb Scholarship Jane Lampe-Groh Scholarship I Surdna Foundation Scholarship George E and Ruth M. Swartwood Scholarship Cromwell E. and Beryl Thomas Outstanding Junior Scholarship Reed P. and Dorothy Travis Memorial Scholarship Dr. Norma Sangiuliano Tyburski Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Stanley J. Tyburski Endowed Scholarship Francis A. Umphred Memorial Scholarship Dorothy G. and Edward A. Vcnzel ’54 Memorial Scholarship Esther Weckesser Walker Scholarship Robert A. West Scholarship in Education Daniel S. Wilcox, Jr. Scholarships in Accounting Myvanwy Williams Theater Scholarship William FL and Ruth W. Young Scholarship Ira B. Zatcoff Memorial Scholarship Emery and Mamie Ziegler Scholarship ANNUAL NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS Marj' E. Dougherty Memorial Scholarship Beverly Blakeslee Hiscox ’58 Scholarship Intermetro Industries Scholarship David W. Kistler, M.D. Scholarship Charles Mattei, P.E. Scholarship Fund Olin Morris Scholarship Fund PA Society of Public Accountants, NE Chapter Scholarship Plains Rotary Scholarship in Memory of Leo Pensieri Polish Room Committee Scholarship A. Rifkin and Company Scholarship Sidhu School Outstanding Leaders Scholarship Louis Smith Scholarship Fund United Parcel Service Foundation Scholarship Wilkes-Barre Rotary Club Scholarship Wilkes University Faculty Women and Wives Club Scholarship Wyoming Valley Health Care System Medical Staff Annual Scholarship FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS Agnes C. Alderdice ’58 Scholarship Richard and Ellen Ayre Memorial Scholarship Louise Brown Scholarship Crahall Foundation Scholarship Hannah Marie Breemer Frantz Scholarship Honorable Jeffry Gallet ’64 Memorial Scholarship Jason and Tamara Griggs Scholarship Christopher Kopernik Scholarship Fund Clifford and Ruth Mclbcrgcr ‘62 VPAD Scholarship KPMG/John R. Miller Scholarship Harry J. Moyler ’58 Scholarship Theresa A. Nowinski-Leiter Scholarship Sallyannc and Harold Roscnn Scholarship Fund Joanne Raggi Scholarship William H. Rice ’48 Scholarship Joseph J. Savitz. Esquire ’48 Scholarship Elizabeth A. Slaughter. Ph.D. ’68 Scholarship 41 �REPORT OF Gifts Thejohn Writes Society & Mr. Paul Hunt Attor° c' Industries Corp. termetro Mr. & Mrs. Gerald A. Moffatt Mr. & Mrs. Jerry A. Mohn Attorney & Mrs. Norman Monhait Mr. & Mrs. William P. Montaguc.Jr. intt Stuart A. Jed Mr. -&Mrs. Edwin L. Johnson Mr-. '& Mrs- Leo R. Kane Mr- & Mrs. Clayton J. Karambelas £ MrKay Dr. Stanley Mrs. John P. Kearney Mr& Michelle Kenney Attorney Kingston High School Class of 1945 Mr. Allan P. Kirby. Jr. Mr. Milan S. Kirby Mr. & Mrs. John S. Klimchak X Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp. Attorney Anne Champion Cltangeable Skys, LLC. Mr -Sc Mrs. Donald E. Cherry • ic Mrs.John Chipego • ic Mrs. John J. Chopack ncJesseH. Choper Chazitable Foundation CkwLod Bankers Equipment Corp. wa-GoLa Booling Corp. 5“.naty x Mrs. Steven Cohen Sr MteL Lawrence E. Cohen r. Harrison J- Cohen Mr 5: Xte Douglas Colandrea £----K-ralfn Telephone Enterprises. Inc. -- -Atainui- W&Br-Aitrmsr -- ;t-~ ’...-ATTi' ~ vt.T;c-.is Attjc ... V Asnujr. Assedaxp ctensidav- aliases r-rsft Zsiti- - ■ zliz- Ayr. Lnzx-T tix-e; Azunws.cz inszsuL. 1-iT x ir Xte.Tririd A irihimun. E:.?x2£‘Banjr i*r s Xte vriltemE'Eznn, v-——Tt’r rrancarinn )fr c Ate. WiHiair- Bernhard III Mr. C-coia- *ri’Sisrh .Vudtw-- Cni^Biakeiev •dr s >te JamesBtegewski Blue Enss of Northeastern PA Eiue Birr mFoundannn of Blue Cross KEPA T'hte- C’ wmski. Jackson T rtzn-Lzv.son Engineering \r c: 5te. Alber: Rostov Dr sVn.JohnEtadyin S~ >te. Robert Brand: i.r^-.c Excavating. Inc itenenr. Herznc. tec. '-z L E-jtrn -•'■ '• r'st-S-J Berks * 'r. te Mrs. v.'illiam £-jsh r' Bye's •.-’=o-7:tx hyCaPn '7: '--. As±szy Cardinale '--- * ?f Enxe -z Cardan Trust Sandra SaiBoCaroU '■• fcWt. Tvzzesce-AL-.srn Casey ••’•.ssM.Oblyjr. IJte & Xfas.Joseph Gendron Mas. Azn XL Coughlin The Coteu Foundation Pz nzrdd E- Cox Mz & Dz Brinley Crahall rrahait raimiv Foundation Mrs. Grace J. Kirby Culbertson Dr. Bonnie Culver CVS Charitable Trust. Inc. Mr. Alfredo F. Daniele A.nomey David G. Dargatis Mr. Samuel XL Davenport Mr. & Mrs. William Davidowitz Mr gz Mrs. Stanley S. Davies Mr. David I_ Davis Dr. Catherine De Angelis Mr. Thomas J. Deitz Captain & Mrs. Fred R. Demech. Jr. Alexander W. Dick Foundation Diversified Information Technologies. Inc. Mr. fiz Mrs. Raymond E. Dombroski Attorney & Mr. Stuart Donaldson Downtown Wilkes-Barre Touchdown Club Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dziak Estate of Isadore fir Getha Edelstein Trust Mr. James P. Edwards Facility Design fir Development LTD. Mr. Welton G. Farrar Dr. Dann E. Fields Follett College Stores Dr. Don C. Follmer Jack Follweilefs Garage Attorney Diane F. Klotnia Mr. & Mrs. John Walter Kluchinski Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Friedman Attorney & Mrs. Brad Friedman Estate of Dr. William L. Gaines GAO Marbuck Foundation Dr. & Mrs. James Garofalo Mr. & Mrs. Michael Garin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Gchrcl Gcisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Staff Attorney & Mrs. Richard Gelfond Attorney Susan Gellman & Mr. Jack Chomsky Mr. & Mrs. George Kolesar Mary R Koons Charitable Trust Dr. & Mrs. Dan F. Kopcn The Honorable Edwin M. Kosik Attorney Ronald Krauss Kronick Kalada Bcrdy & Co.. PC Attorney Harold Kwalwasser Dr. -Sr Mrs. James J. Morgan Attorney Andrew J. Morris Estate of Mabie & John C. Mostcllcr Trust Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Mugford Mr. James J. Mulligan N.R.G. Controls North, Inc. NACDS - National Association Of Chain Drug Stores NE PA Paint & Decorating Contractors Mr. & Mrs. JosephJ. Nectz NEPA American Society Highway Engineers New Era Technologies, Inc. Ms. Anna Rusnak Noon PA Society of Public Accountants. NE Chapter (PSPA) Pa. Economy League Inc. Mr. RichardJ. Pape Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Paternoster Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Pearsall Attorney Mrs. William A. Perlmuth Mr. Drew Landmesser Dr. Charles E Laycock The Honorable Charles D. Lemmond. Jr. Mr. Jeffrey S. Giberson Dr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Gilmour Mr. & Mrs. William Gino Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Goidell Mr. & Mrs. Alan Gold Golden Business Machines. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome R. Goldstein Mr. & Mrs. Michael 1. Goudenker Dr. & Mrs. J. Michael Lennon The Lion Brewery. Inc. Lockheed Manin - Archbald. PA Attorney Jeffrey Lowenthal Gould Evans Affiliates Dr. Bernard W. Graham Green Valley Landscaping Inc. Dr. & Mrs. David Greenwald Estate of Charlotte R. Gregory Estate of Brynly R. Griffiths Trust I I The Lubrizol Foundation & Visitors Bureau Luzerne County Convention Luzerne Foundation Luzerne NationsralBank M & T Bank M & T Charitable Foundation George Marquis MacDonald Foundation Attorney & Mrs. Paul William MacGregor Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Mack, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Jason D. Griggs Mr. & Mrs. Edward Grogan Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Groh Attorney Fred Magazincr Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Mahoney Mark IV Industries Foundation, Inc. Guard Foundation Guard Insurance Group Dr. Alan E. Guskin. Ph.D. Mr. Vladimir Hadsky Mr. & Mrs. William A. Hanbury Harkness Foundations for Dance Attorney James Harshaw Dr. Wilbur E Hayes Ms. Louise S. Hazeltine. RN Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas A. Heincman Mrs. Marjorie Marquart Attorney & Mr. Monte Marti Maslow Family Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Melanic Maslow Lumia Attorney & Mrs. Richard Matasar Mr. fir Mrs. KellyJ. Mather Mr. & Mrs. George J. Matz McCole Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert McFadden William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Gerard A. McHale, Jr. Attorney K. Heather McRay Mr. & Mrs. Clifford K. Melberger Mr. & Mrs. Frank 11. Menaker, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank M. HennMr. & Mrs. Frederick Herrmann Dr. Edwin F. Hilinski Mr. & Mrs. Frederick J. Hills Mr. Michael J. Hirthler Hirtle Gallaghan & Company Attorney & Mrs. Haro' R- H-s“x Mr. Sr Mrs. Arnold M. HoeHich Mr. Sr Mrs. Seymour Holtzman Mr. Sr Mrs. Terrence F. Horrlgan * ••orrtPV Fordham E. Huffman Ir Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mericle Drs. James & Nancy Merryman Ms. Melanie Mickelson Mr. fix Mrs. NeilMillar Mr. John R. Miller Mr. William R, Miller • I )r< rim’d Mr. Peter W. Pcrog Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company Dr. 6c Mrs. Cummings A. Piatt Attorney & Mrs. Arthur Piccone Plains Rotary Club Estate of H. B. & E. M. Plumb Trust Dr. William A. Plummer Polish Room Committee PP 6c L - Scranton. PA Attorney fir Mrs. Jonathan S. Pressman Price Waterhouse Coopers Dr. & Mrs. George Ralston Mr. Thomas N. Ralston Dr. & Mrs. William F. Raub Mr. John G. Reese Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Reilly Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas S. Reynolds Mrs. Mary B. Rhodes Mr. 6c Mrs. Jerry N. Rickrodc Mr. & Mrs. Arnold S. Rifkin Dr. & Mrs. James Rodcchko Mr. Joseph Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Rolfe Mr. & Mrs. Han-ey 1. Rosen Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald, LLP Attorney Michael D. Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ross. Jr. Mrs. Mary Catherine Rotert Attorney & Mrs. Eugene Roth Mr. lav C. Rubino Dr. 6c Mrs. Michael Rupp AttorneyJww*J- >uulman Mr. & Mrs- Marino J- .Mniarelli Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Lee Sargent Mrs. Svh ia Savile ' Aih'riwv & Mrs loscph I Savit? Mr Hrian Attorney Richard P Schifter AttorneyJonathan D. Schiffman Attorney Michael Schler Attorney fir Mrs. Joseph Seiler III Attorney Michael Seller Attorney Gaurav I. Shah Mr. & Mrs. Alexander D. Shaw III Mr. Daniel Sherman Mr. fir Mrs. Jay S. Sidhu Attorney fir Mr. William Sikes Mr. fir Mrs. Leonard Silberman Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Simms Dr. Elizabeth A. Slaughter Mr. Gerald Smith Sodexho. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. William B. Sordoni Mr. & Dr. AndrewJ. Sordoni III Sordoni Foundation. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Estelle Sorirhos Dr. & Mrs. Mark D. Stine SunGard Collegis. Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Taylor. Jr. Ms. Lisa A. Tercha The Overlook Estate Foundation The Wachovia Foundation The Weininger Foundation. Inc. The Willary Foundation Board Mr. & Mrs. William R. Thomas John & Josephine Thomas Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William H. Tremayne Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Tremayne Mr. & Mrs. William J. Umphred Attorney & Mrs. Mark A. Van Loon Mr. & Mrs. B. William Vandcrburg Estate of Ann Brennan Wagner Walgreens Co. Mr. Walt Walker The Wandell Charitable Trust Mr. & Mrs. James Ward Rabbi & Mrs. Bruce Warshal Dr. & Mrs. John Wartella Mr. fix Mrs. Gerald F Weber Mr. fir Mrs. Thomas Weeks Dr. & Mrs. Leslie P. Weiner Mr. Norman E. Weiss Dr. David J. Wells Dr. & Mrs. Paul A. Wender Dr. Gilbert Wildstein Attorney Brian Wildstein Wilkes-Barre Rotan- Club Mr. fir Mrs. Don E. Wilkinson. Jr. Mr. fix Mrs. Gary H. Williams Mr. & Mrs. Martin E. Williams Mr. & Mrs. William 1. J. W illiams Attorney David S. Wolf Mr. fir Mrs- Michael Wood Wvoming Valiev Healthcare Estate of William U. Young Attorney Richards. Zarin \U0inev Jonah Zimiles �repok 1-1,IC J.. Ill' OF Gifts SI’rirtv his wife, Potty. served Wilkes University, its students and the community. They now continue their tradition of dedication by serving as co-chairs of the John Wilkes Society. This society is open to anyone who generously supports Wilkes by annually giving $1,000 or �WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 whukes UNIVERSITY Helenrrary M Selecky Library � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/e3cdfe44bb0f074f7812d3edda6531f7.pdf a752b97dd5a1e8eb0728f4f1b8a9bfbb PDF Text Text r 1 wiLKEsuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni Watching the World 2VI 5»n han • “As sonaoRouGH couwnw live NO SYMPATHY FOR SADDAM �wiKESuniverse Building a Great Wilkes BY DR.TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT T'S HARDTO BELIEVE, BUT I'M ENTERING MY SIXTH YEAR AS PRESIDENT OF WILKES University. And it has been such an honor and pleasure to serve. When I accepted the presidency, I knew Wilkes was unique. It was unique because of its commitment to students and its active involvement in the region’s development. My thought at the time — and even more so today — is that these are the ver}' qualities that the colleges of the future must possess. Building on these qualities over the past five years, we have become an even stronger institution. With the help of the entire university community, we have defined mentoring as the way we connect with and challenge our students, grown our enrollments by 30 percent, developed exciting new academic programs, begun to revitalize the campus, provided more competitive compensation and strengthened our finances — all things to be celebrated. But as our journey to greater strength has progressed, there has been a surpris­ ing but significant turn of events. Without explicitly planning it, we have shifted from being an institution that was working hard to be very good to one that has the potential to be truly great. But to be great is even harder work and it involves significant change. The university community is rising to the challenge, but we are talking about change and it is both threatening and difficult. As one trustee recently said to me, “I admire your ambitions for Wilkes, but I’m not sure every­ one has the faith in Wilkes you do.” I responded, “That’s my challenge — to help as many as 1 can see the enormous opportunities before Wilkes and to believe we can realize them.” I know building a great Wilkes University will not be easy. But I also know that the opportunities before us far outweigh any risks we might face. We will need the help of our alumni — your talent, time and treasure — more than ever. As heartening as the news about Wilkes is the progress in Wilkes-Barre. My fitness program centers on walking around tire campus and town. Lately, I’ve been feeling like a sidewalk superintendent to an awakening city. It is exhilarat­ ing. It’s not just the projects about to be completed or underway — the new 14 screen theatre, the renovation of the Sterling Hotel, the development of the river­ front, the installation of new streetlights, or the plans of local retailers to expand or upgrade their establishments. It’s the significant shift in tone and attitude among those with whom I work. There is a growing sense that our city will soon become a lovely, artsy college town on the Susquehanna. I have to tell you it’s fun to walk around campus and town and feel this sense of optimism and possibility. And its even more inspiring to have the role I have been dealt in all of this. Come to Homecoming this fall and see it all — you’ll be so proud of your alma mater, nestled in a great, reawakening city and in the process of defining a vital role for itself in the 21st century. I FALL 2006 WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tim Gilmour VP for Development Martin Williams Features UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Cover Story: Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli 10 Foreign policy expert Fred Gedrich ’73 discusses world affairs Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzmger '98 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Dr. Harold Cox Dr. Kyle Kreider Erm Sweeney hM'07 CindyTaren M'('07 Julie Uehara Emily Vincent Layout/Design Quest Fore ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll Associate Director Michelle Diskin '95 Spotlight: 14 eMentoring the next generation of students 16 The case of the missing class ring Sections 2 Association News 4 Development News Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks 5 Sports ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 6 On Campus 18 Class Notes First Vice President George Pawlush '69 Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 Historian John Pullo’82 Secretary Beth Danner '02 Photography Earl & Sedor Phot' nographic ki Mark Golaszewski Howard Korn Curtis Salomck Photography Michael RTouey Printing Payne Printery, Inc. FALL 2006 WdLes University is an mcependont institution of h-gher eaucatan oed cated to academic and intellectual excellence >n the l-hsrai arts, sciences, and professional programs Tho university crov.des its stuoents witn tho e«oenence and education necessary for career and intellectual development os well os tor personal growth, engenders a senw ol w’ucj ana civic responsibly, and encourages its students to welcome tho opportunities and au'longcs of n diverse and continually chang.r.g world. Tito university enhances Hit) tradition ol strong sludenl-laculty tnlcraclicns m all its programs, attracts and retains outstanding people in every segment of tho university, and foiileis a spirit ot cooperation, community involvornont, and murv.dual impact Wilhm tho entire university. On the cover: Fred Gedrich 73. Photo by Hoivaitl Korn. �ASSOCIATIONneWS ASSOCIATIONneWS Wilkes Launches Online Community Two Extraordinary Brothers Honored at Annual Alumni More than 55 percent of all Wilkes Scholarship Awards Dinner alumni have graduated since the The annual Alumni Scholarship inception of the Internet. Now, the Award Dinner took place on April 29, Go to: community.wilkes.edu An online community exclusively for Willtei alumni that lets you: • Share your new. • Gut enBne with dasmutes and fnends. • Pott you< retume and Mirth [es epeningt. • Add cun notes. • Gene • pnoto gallery. interactive way to support your and William Tremayne ’57. The ballroom at the Henn- Student natural networking inclinations online. The Colonel Connection is a Center was packed with many friends, family and community great way to find classmates and members who came out to celebrate the momentous occasion. all the hard work and generosity the “Now all we need are the residents.” Alumni Association is giving you an 2006. honoring Ronald Tremayne '58 The program featured a tribute to Construction is almost complete. Left to Right: Colleen Gallagher ‘81, Paul Sollazzo '89, Dr. Mark Stine, Andrea Scarantino '08, Scott Ferguson '04 and guest, Sandra Sarno Carroll, Doug Carroll, Jodi Viscomi '05,Tara Smith '04, Melissa Maybe '05, " ............. Frania Hollaway '76 Tremaynes have shown to Wilkes was James Bocchichio ’08, who over the years. Terrance Casey '82, began the evening by talking about Wilkes Visits New Jersey Alumni friends, network, post jobs or Travel Opportunities With the Alumni Association resumes, get involved in mentoring It’s not too late to join the Alumni Association on these exciting trips abroad: or organize a reunion. If you haven’t already, you will Wilkes University Presents an Alpine Christmas! soon receive a postcard complete Departure Date: Nov. 30, 2006 with instructions on how to log on 7 days www.collettevacations.com/group/Wilkes/alpine.cfm and register. The first 100 people to second vice president of the Alumni the opportunity the scholarship Association, was the master of has afforded him and his family. He and development staff and New ceremonies. Speaking on behalf of spoke of the inspiration he had Jersey-area alumni came together at the brothers were Anthony S. received from those who believed the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, N.J. Cicatiello and Wilkes University Vice in him and his desire to give back to others in the future. The schol­ Over food and drinks, attendees took the time to reminisce about the good its name thanks to alumni who President Paul Adams '77. Ron and participated in a naming contest. provide a picture-postcard setting for holiday travel through Europe's winter Bill also spoke to the audience about arship has enabled him to continue limes they shared at Wilkes. Michael Seeherman ’90 of On May 11, 2006, the Wilkes alumni update their profiles will be entered in a drawing for cool Wilkes stuff. The Colonel Connection received Celebrate the holiday season with the Wilkes University Alumni Association, alpine-style. Spend six nights in the heart of Austria and explore the Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria, Germany. The Alps their love for Wilkes, why they think his many volunteer activities while Wyndmoor, Pa., took the grand it is so important to give back to the a full-time student. The 2006 Guest speaker for the event was Dr. Mark Stine, associate professor wonderland. This unique trip offers all the advantages of group travel plus the freedom prize of an iPod Shuffle when his to pursue personal interests - shopping, sightseeing and dining. Cost is university and how thankful and Scholarship Committee was and chair of the communication entry came in almost exactly 24 S 1,950 based on double occupancy and includes trip insurance and taxes. honored they were to receive this chaired by former mayor of studies department, who shared hours before that of the runner-up, A S250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Reservations will be on a prestigious award. Wilkes-Barre, Lee Namey ’68, and information about the importance of Debbie Brandt ’02. Brandt, who first-come, first-served basis. supported by committee member internships and the benefits of studying abroad. Alumni Association resides in Hanson, Mass., received a prize package with Alumni President Colleen Gallagher ’81 Association merchandise. The alumni scholarship recipient for the second consecutive year Patrick Burke ’69. Beijing City StayDeparture Date: March 13, 2007 presented an overview of where the 8 days Alumni Association is headed. www.collettevacations.com/group/ Wilkes/china.cfm If you would like to get involved at New Jersey networking session or have an idea of an event you think Next year, join the Alumni Association on a fascinating trip to Beijing, China, home to such historic structures as the Forbidden would be fun, please e-mail City, the elegant Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square. Become alumni@wilkes.edu. We look forward acquainted with this fabled spot and learn about the spirit and to seeing you next time! history of the Chinese culture. This one-of-a-kind trip once again offers you all the advantages of group travel and the flexibility to be on vour own. The cost is $1,710 based on double occupancy and includes taxes. Travel insurance is available but is not included. A $250 deposit is required to reserve your spot and seats will fill up quickly! Left to Right: RonTrnmayne '58, Dr.Tim Gilmour and BillTroinnynu '67 Contact the alumni office today at 1-800-W ll.KES-l ext. 4134 for more information or e-mail Michclle.Diskin@wilkes.edu 3 �spoRTspage development news The Gift of a Lifetime Wilkes University's development office is olloi ing pel soiinlized illustrations of how a gift annuity could work tor you. It may be just what you are looking for to combine your charitable giving with your income needs. Agresti was named Pitcher of the Year for the third straight season after going 15-6 with a 0.76 earned run average. She also averaged 12.1 strikeouts per game. 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We provide you with a tailor-made Wilkes Celebrates 60Years of Intercollegiate Football BY DR. HAROLD COX The team was assembled and organized in less than six illustration and materials you can Oct. 11, 2006, marks the 60lh anniversary of intercol­ share with your family and legiate football at Wilkes, part of the revival of intercol­ weeks. The players were all student volunteers, the legiate sports at what was then Bucknell University majority being veterans of World War 11. At the same Junior College (BUJC) following the end of World War II. time, other enterprising students showed their support advisor(s). For further information about Wilkes University’s gift annuity program, use the postcard reply inserted in this page, send an e-mail to cvelyne.topfcr@wilkcs.edu or call Evelync Topfer at 570-408-4309. Whatever your interest, with a little planning, your legacy can last forever. William '52 ami Connlo Umphrod The establishment of a football team was a major for the new team. A pre-game pep rally was scheduled undertaking. The college did not have a coach, properly along the dike, and one student named Reese Pelion suitable for practice or game play, or any football organized a band to support the athletic events. equipment. These problems were solved quickly. George The first football team played six games with various Ralston was recruited from the colleges Veteran’s Guidance junior college level teams. It gave up only two Center staff to coach the team. An arrangement was made touchdowns and finished the season undefeated. The with nearby Kingston High School to use its field on combined season score was BUJC -95. opponents - 12. weekends when Kingston was playing away games. Lastly, As an article in the 1947 BUJC Yearbook noted, “Rarely Wilkes-Barre city officials gave their permission to use the does a football team make such an imposing start.” field in Kirby Park for the teams practices. 5 �spoRTspage DEVELOPMENTneWS The Gift of a Lifetime Wilkes University's development office is offering personalized illustrations of how a gift annuity could work for you. It may be just what you are looking for to combine your charitable giving with your income needs. Agresti was named Pitcher of the Year for the third straight season after going 15-6 with a 0.76 earned 3 run average. She also averaged 12.1 strikeouts per game. Agresti, who was named a second team National Fastpitch Coaches CHARITABLE I jy K simple cd you and The Lady Colonels celebrate an NCAA playoff berth after a victory over rival King's College. W Univcl W8LKES exchange for your in of cash, securities oil Wilkes agrees to pad UNIVERSITY annuitants you nami each year for life. Tlj Name: designated annuitanl Class Year: time of the gift, the J Address: NCAA Division III Championship. .304, driving in 42 runs and ■ its way to an overall record of Wilkes, making its first NCAA ■ 28-15 this spring, including a appearance since 1999, traveled to slugging a school record 14 homeruns. Evanich excelled as a ■ 12-2 record in the Freedom Rutgers-Camden University for the pitcher, fashioning a 9-5 record and 1.35 earned run average. She also E-Mail: earned the Lady Colonels a berth in Colonels would finish with a 2-2 garnered a berth on the East the Freedom Conference playoffs, mark in the Regional Tournament. Regional All-Tournament Team. Please send me a personalized illustration of a gift annuity 1. Fixed and Secure . - This will be a gift of cash or stock 1 would like to know more about how to include Wilkes University in my estate plans the economy. Inst yuui age nuw or now ■‘With such a young team, inexpe­ which were held at the Ralston - The amount I wish to give for a gift annuity: S------------------ the same amount of the Year honors after hitting East Regional Tournament. The Lady Seven Benefits] a Gift Annuity annuity. It will no District II Academic All-American. Conference. The team’s performance This is updated information in at the time you Tournament Team, also was a Preferred Phone: payment’s after-tax Your payment rate on the NCAA East Regional All­ Samantha Evanich earned Rookie BY ERIN SWEENEY M’07 L_—j f-^ he softball squad fought income Wilkes Univ] to pay. In most cases payment is tax-free, I Softball Team Garners NCAA Berth and Individual Award Trifecta Association East Region All-American and earned a berth Matthews was selected as the Complex. Wilkes opened rience was a concern,” commented Freedom Conference Coach of the tournament play by topping head coach Frank Matthews. “With Year for the second time in the last Lycoming College in the opening some solid veteran leadership, they three years. Despite a roster that round and then posted consecutive were able to turn hope into a reality.” included only two seniors and 14 Wilkes captured three of the victories over rival King’s College to freshmen, he was able to guide the claim its first Freedom Conference four Freedom Conference team to the conference title and 16 title and an automatic berth into the individual awards. Junior Laurie wins in its final 20 games. i. sample rroccss Obtaining a gift annuity from Wilkes University is easy. We provide you with a tailor-made Wilkes Celebrates 60Years of Intercollegiate Football BY DR. HAROLD COX The team was assembled and organized in less than six illustration and materials you can Oct. 11, 2006, marks the 60th anniversary of intercol­ share with your family and legiate football at Wilkes, part of the revival of intercol­ weeks. The players were all student volunteers, the legiate sports at what was then Bucknell University majority being veterans of World War IL At the same Junior College (BUJC) following the end of World War 11. lime, other enterprising students showed their support advisor(s). For further information about The establishment of a football team was a major for the new team. A pre-game pep rally was scheduled Wilkes University’s gift annuity undertaking. The college did not have a coach, property along the dike, and one student named Reese Pelton program, use the postcard reply inserted in this page, send an e-mail suitable for practice or game play, or any football organized a band to support the athletic events. to evclyne.topfer@wilkcs.edu or call Ralston was recruited from the college’s Veteran’s Guidance junior college level teams. It gave up only two Evelync Topfcr at 570-408-4309. Whatever your interest, with a little planning, your legacy can last forever. William '52 and Connie Umphrod equipment. These problems were solved quickly. George The first football team played six games with various Center staff to coach the team. An arrangement was made touchdowns and finished the season undefeated. The with nearby Kingston High School to use its field on combined season score was BL’JC - 95, opponents - 12. weekends when Kingston was playing away games. Lastly, As an article in the 1947 BUJC Yearbook noted, “Rarely Wilkes-Barre city officials gave their permission to use the does a football team make such an imposing start.” field in Kirby Park for the team’s practices. 5 �59th Annual Spring Commencement Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour conferred 273 bachelors, 262 master’s and 72 Clockwise from top: President Gilmour addresses the crowd of more than 4,CCO Graduates, friends and family. A proud parent shows her support. Alumni Association President Colleen GriesGaHagher '81 presents the Alumni Leadership Award tc Drew Amoroso of Wyalusing, Pa. Award-winning journalist Charlay Hunter-Gault delivers an inspiring keynote address. Theatre Arts Alumni Selected to Perform with National Players & Hccf-ef Dyer find Corlca Candelaria wilf perform with tho National Players Touring Company. Carlos Candelario ’06 of Harveys Lake, Pa., and Rachel Dyer ’06 of Forestburgh, N.Y., have been selected to tour with the prestigious National Players Touring Company in Washington, D.C. National Players, now in its 58th year, is the longest-running classical touring company in the United Slates. This year, it will present William Shakespeare's Othello and Oscar Wildes The Importance of Being Ernest. Candelario will understudy the title role in Othello and Lane in The Importance of Being Ernest. Dyer will play support roles in Othello and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Ernest. The company is scheduled to tour the United States in the fall of 2006. Alumnus Ben Shovlin '00 toured with National Players five years ago in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, joe Dawson, chair of visual and performing arts, performed in Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew in the group’s 30th tour. Wilkes Brings National Publishing Firm to Campus Etruscan Press, a nonprofit cooperative of poets and writers, will relocate its operation and publication headquarters to the Wilkes campus. Previously housed with the English department at Youngstown State University in Ohio, Etruscan Press has created a full-time managing editor position and will provide on-site experiential learning opportu­ nities for students in the creative writing program as well as Wilkes undergraduate students. “While we delight in being able to provide a congenial home for Etruscan Press, we will benefit greatly from the national exposure of having the press here on campus,” said Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour. “This partnership also sends a strong message about the cultural richness of the region. Having a university-based press with the prominence of Etruscan will put Northeastern Pennsylvania on the literary world’s map.” From its inception in 2001, Etruscan Press has promoted books that nurture the dialogue among genres, achieve a distinctive voice and reshape the literary' and cultural histories of which they are a part. Etruscan has published books by H.L. Hix, Milton Kessler and William Heyen, whose collection of poetry; Shoah Train, received a National Book Award nomination in 2004. During its brief history, Etruscan Press has garnered several prestigious grants, including The National Endowment for the Arts, The Ohio Arts Council, and the Nathalie and James Andrews Foundation. Etruscan Press founders Bob Mooney (left) and Phil Brady (at podium) discuss the partnership with Wilkes. Alumnus Flies American Flag Over Iraq For Wilkes FootballTeam This spring, Wilkes University welcomed home a hero. U.S. Air Force Captain Tom Yeager ’96 returned to campus for the first time in more than six years to make a special presentation to the Wilkes football team. An F-15 fighter pilot, Yeager flew an American flag over Iraq on a recent mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He presented the flag, along with a mission certificate, to head football coach Frank Sheptock and more than 80 members of the football team who turned out to meet and welcome the captain. The flag will fly at Ralston Field during the fall sports season. Yeager, who credits his experiences as a student athlete and coach Sheptock for providing him with the leadership skills necessary' to be a good soldier, spoke to the team about his career as a pilot, the war on terrorism and the importance of team building, leadership and mentorship. “Wilkes University was a building block to where I am today," Yeager said. “I feel my time on the football field with fellow teammates and the leadership of coach Sheptock mirrors everyday life as an Air Force fighter pilot." Yeager also showed the team a DVD with raw footage of the mission Continued on Page S Pictured from Icit are: Dr. Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs; Addy Malatesta, director of athletics; Capt. Tom Yeager; head football coach Frank Sheptock; and Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni relations. �; campus he flew with the flag. While on campus. Yeager was given a person­ professor of the college ol phannney excellence as chief among the traits at the University ol South Carolina. that distinguish the paper. alized tour of new buildings, Graham also set t cd as a senior health including the University Center on physicist and environmental group This is the filth year that the weekly college newspaper has Main and the Henn’ Student Center, supervisor with Pennsylvania Power received first place honors in the which was under construction when annual contest. Beacon advisor and he last visited Wilkes. After a two- and Light in Allentown, Pa. “1 look forward to working with all week leave to his hometown of of the university's academic depart­ cation studies Dr. Andrea Frantz is .Ashland. Pa.. Yeager flew io ments, my colleagues on Dean's the 2004 Association for Education California where he began Top Gun Council and members of President's in Journalism and Mass training with die Navy Hornets. Cabinet to help to set the university's Communication Small Programs strategic direction," Graham said. National Journalism Teacher of 'One of my goals is to return and do a fly-by over campus for Homecoming." he said. The university has convened a assistant professor of communi­ the Year. Attending the ....... ____annual _ ____ _____ meeting Jng of of the the Eastern Eastern Psycholoi>gical Association were (back row, left to> right): Dr. Eqs Eohiander, associate:e professor or /ski; Shanna Alien; April Ritz; Kaiyn Rupert; and Dr. ______________ ___________ _____ Mason; Aaron Pascoe; Amanda Baronows psychology; David Scarisbrick;, Jason Kowalski;, _Aoam i ~ teryl Kramer, Virginia Mere la. Erica issociate professor of' psychology. ” Front row, left to right: Rebecca Storer, Lauren Peters, Che DebbieTindell, a: Bucholz and Lindsay Nanz. committee to conduct a national search for a permanent replacement Graham Appointed interim Provost associate dean of the Nesbitt College Dr. Bernard Graham. dean of die of Pharmacy and Nursing, will step Nesbitt Ccilege of Pharmacy and in as dean in Graham's absence. for Loeschke. Dr. Harvey Jacobs, ''-■arsing, has been appointed interim Students Present Research at PA Academy of Science Psychology Students Present Research to Psychology Association More than 40 biology and chemistry­ Fourteen psychology students majors presented research papers pirn csl Graham replaces Dr. The Beacon Receives Award attended the annual meeting of the and posters with their faculty’ Maravene Laeschke who resigned in for Excellence in Content, Eastern Psychological Association in mentors at the 82nd annual meeting *4ay lc become president cf Mansfield Coverage and Editing Baltimore to present posters of of the Pennsylvania Academv of Umversirz ot Pennsylvania". Graham brings mere than 35 vears Wilkes University's student research they conducted with Science (PAS) in Hershey. Pa. newspaper. The Beacon, received a faculty mentors Dr. Debbie Tindell Wilkes University had one of the and Dr. Robert Bohlandcr. The largest contingencies of undergrad­ research focused on memory recall, uates at the meeting. PAS provides cognition and word fragmentation. forums for both junior and senior if •r-mer'ence in industry and. first-place rating from the American educsricr. c die inierim pest. He was Scholastic Press Association in its apyamtee dear, -.f me : -eshi:? CcQege annual review and contest. The .-’f Pharmacy arc i ammg in 1995- He Beacon was given an unprecedented pr-i-mm. ■ .-ra td as associate dean cf perfect score for both content/ Dr. Paola Bianco with Dr. Darin Fields, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. scientific research presentations and me cmiege cf pharmacy a: idahr. State coverage and editing, and the Bianco Publishes Anthologies of Spanish Literature G:'.c. rrm./aim as araagsedase reviewer cited outstanding writing Dr Paola Bianco, associate professor academic institutions and indus­ of Spanish, published a series of tries. Dr Valeric Kalter. associate discussions and also encourages colleagues to meet from different books for university use and high professor of biology, school Spanish advanced placement president of PAS. courses. The senes consists of three editions of Spanish works and two volumes ol I llspanic literature. 1 he three i dillons ate: "I a Casa de B'-rnarda Alba a play by Federico Student Athletes Raise Money for Charity More than 22 > Wilkes Uuiversitc student athletes 1 i.<i< la I mi a, Sun Mmiucl llui'im. Mmtli. a short novel by Miguel tie and coaches participated m the second annual I -n.mmiio ami a play by I Il t olonels l haiui t hallengc to benefit the x hildien's Molina 111 li <1. | l Ilin ludoi de /ilia, ivhh li di als w-Illi the lu/llm liguii ill i>011 |mm de Miracle Network and the Gilt ol I tie donor >r.\v. i'.<; ow\ c~.vc.:; rrCGt'C cc~ �story covERStory Watching the World Fred Gedrich '73 is a Foreign Policy Expert and National Security Analyst A - After graduating from Wilkes in victor}’ over Saddam’s regime by 2002, Congress voted overwhelm­ 1973,1 accepted a position with the coalition forces has not quelled the ingly to pass the “Joint Resolution Department of the Navy. I trans­ violence in Iraq. Much of the to Authorize the use of U.S. Armed BY KYLE KREIDER, PH.D. ferred to the Department of Defense mayhem is being perpetrated by Forces Against Iraq." It chronicles in 1983 after receiving a master’s several thousand foreign terrorists Saddam’s weapons of mass degree from Central Michigan loyal to al Qaeda’s Sunni-bred III A Fred Gedrich '73 (left) and political science professor Kyle Kreider discuss world affairs and national security during a meeting in Washington, D.C. ■W ■ W ■ ■ W' Y ROLE AS A PROFESSOR K ■ of political science ■ makes me a keen ■ observer of issues terrorists Osama bin Laden and Abu included evaluating major aircraft, missile, shipbuilding and space Musab al Zarqawi and about 20,000 Saddam loyalists. Operating mostly programs. In 1987,1 moved to the in four Sunni Triangle provinces, U.S. State Department. My first assignment at State took me to Paris, they use asymmetric warfare tactics Warsaw and Nairobi. Some other tions and protocols by hiding in notable assignments included civilian populations, wearing Beijing during the Tiananmen civilian clothes, and deliberately Square Massacre, Beirut under targeting innocents, mostly Shi’a, for slaughter. Nonetheless, 14 of Iraq’s hostile conditions, several African in contravention of Geneva conven­ While in South Africa attending the UN World Summit in Johannesburg, Gedrich traveled to a village near the Mozambique/Zimbabwe borders. countries undergoing political and other provinces, possessing Iraq’s destruction programs, their use, economic turmoil, Haiti during the substantial oil reserves, are relatively and his crimes against humanity. embargo, and the newly secure and improving economically. Both chambers of Congress recently independent states in the former Iraq's three free elections last year voted to reaffirm the U.S. Soviet Union shortly after the and recent formation of a commitment to the Iraqi people. In collapse of the communist empire. permanent, unified government the three years that have elapsed Many of those experiences, as well representing the country’s three since the U.S.-led coalition forcibly as my strong interest in U.S. major groups strongly suggests the removed the Hussein regime from national security and foreign policy terrorists and insurgents will power, Iraq has regained its sover­ issues, opened the doors to radio eventually fail. Freedom and eignty, held three free elections, and television appearances and democracy will not come easy to and formed a permanent constitu­ Summits in Monterrey, Mexico and Johannesburg, South Africa. the War for the Free World.” Fred has appeared on the BBC. executive vice president for publication in the print media after Iraq. Its neighbors include the tional government. This remarkable CNN, Fox News Channel and MobilVox, Inc., a software my retirement from federal service. terrorist states of Iran and Syria and achievement occurred in consid­ Fred splits his time working as affecting our global world. So it MSNBC and has been a guest on engineering and wireless Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In those erably less time, and with far fewer was with great pleasure that I took hundreds of radio stations Q - On to the hard questions. In countries, the concept of individual casualties for the U.S., than advantage of an opportunity to throughout the country discussing technology firm. For this cover story, Fred shared your opinion, can the United States liberty is disdained and conditions occurred during another era in meet and interview Wilkes alumnus U.S. relations with other countries his informed opinions on a number win the war in Iraq? allow groups like al Qaeda to gestate Germany, Japan and South Korea. Fred Gedrich ’73 during a recent and international organizations as of topics affecting our country’s among the populations. Thanks largely to President trip to Washington, D.C. Fred is a well as the global war on terror. An national security and political A - Certainly. However, final victory former U.S. Department of Defense landscape, including the war in Iraq, global terrorism, national will require continued patience, Q — How long will and should the those three countries eventually and State Department official who accomplished writer, his articles have been published and used by resolve and sacrifice by the U.S. and U.S. military be in Iraq? flowered into vibrant democracies is now a foreign policy expert and United Press International, Le its allies, and the braver}’ and national security analyst Monde, CBS News, The Miami security, freedom and democracy, and the state of our post-9/11 world. In his 28 years of government Institute Magazine and National missions in more than 50 countries. author to “War Footing: 10 Steps Review. He is also a contributing America Must Take to Prevail in Truman’s leadership and foresight, and the world is better for it. commitment of millions of Iraqis A - However long the U.S. President Bush envisions the same thirsting for freedom, liberty and considers it to be in our national result for Iraq. It shouldn’t be over­ Q - Tell us about how you moved peace after enduring decades of security interest. In 1998, President looked that the U.S. still has 75.000 from a Wilkes graduate to the State abuse, oppression and war under the Clinton made it U.S. policy, by troops in Germany. 40,000 troops tight-fisted rule of Saddam Hussein. signing the Iraq Liberation Act, to in Japan, and 33,000 troops in depose Saddam Hussein's regime. In South Korea protecting U.S. Herald, American Enterprise service, Fred traveled throughout the United States and to U.S. He has also attended UN World 10 University. At Defense, my duties Department in the 1980s to a foreign policy analyst now? Unfortunately, the quick military 11 �covEnStory covERStory I w L senuriiy- '.nteress in: dies: afe» iin pihuiis> liilsr Eiifi. Ete i ruL and in congressional chambers states. Most UN members, A - The U.S. faces continued ■XaffidillmuiLi, JDUit aB’SiiUu’m. Istanbul. through civil discourse arid the including some of our putative challenges in the global war on Hemisphere, and the growing jJi&HEtn Jiinnsifeni, Loujlazl. Madrid. rule ol law - rather than the-dark Free World allies in Europe like terror and from other escalating reach of the Islamo-fascists are . zramm tr : aim man .uuf. rmiienr 'Aami hi .and ivnatcih. f-'.iric 9711. the places inhabited by some of rhe France, do not like the U.S. status global security threats. Lax U.S. other worrisome U.S. national duiemt lie. zaimr’.. ns snrne WIS-, wjfhtQwiHsisiimK- .cd allies, world's most sinister forces where as Free World leader and President border controls and immigration security issues. Aneriistr. uriinnmn nn muv, iusmipotiidlv lietm abb' to capture scores arc customarily settled By Bush's stated national security law enforcement provide enticing suggnsiiig. vmiuL re •"uhwul ns ur Skill rmare ;thim tw o-.dmds- of al bombs, bullets and terrorism. strategy of defeating global opportunities for our nations sworn Q — On a lighter note, what are your •vsmnie— r* rnrrmignnnis'iiiu: nl Lnem and inmirsr. smes iks Iran. Oaedak ’leiidrrship inducing the However, I do not expect the terrorism by promoting and enemies. Americans should be fondest memories of Wilkes? groups chid planner of the 9/11 political rifts which occurred expanding global freedom and mindful that many terrorists are nrtads. Sheik Mohammed. and its between some Free World democracy and using pre-emptive eager to carry-out bin Ladens A - The many discussions with leader in 'Iraq, the late al Zarqawi. countries over Iraq to continue. force to eliminate threats to infamous 1998 fatwa stating, “It is students and faculty in the .■-xTOEricaiE. inm^ariz zimnns of Segarding bin Ladens whereabouts, France and Germany, two major U.S. security. And they collectively the individual duty of all mhm lammos at greaier risk in various intelligence reports have critics of the U.S.-led military show their disdain for the U.S. by Muslims to kill ceding :nn .resoum-ammdau: him hiding in Afghanistan, Iran. intervention in Iraq, are now collectively voting against U.S. Americans: military counm- tr enemies wnr would -ike Pakistan or Yemen. While it is working closely with the U.S. to supported positions in the general and civilian.” nothing mors than tc turn it into a important that he be evenruallv prevent the terrorist state of Iran assembly about 75 percent of the Although te—onst-novez nnr mmlitariaz state. brought to justice for attacks on the from developing a nuclear weapons time on important issues such as they’ve tried, U.S. and other crimes against program. terrorism, arms control, and terrorists have human rights. However, from the been unable to Q - You’ve traveled extensively to perspective of the estimated 2.3 strike the U.S. grrnrrac. =n i i erm-. Lmvi n g I nut : miurc. all new ggvermiiiun. Hus n mumamre .3~n mm Amir Wonn. arpumm v.-mild asrypui Bus --hr Z.S. presence in Iraq humanity, he has become increas­ discraciad us from dismantling al ingly irrelevant to the war. mainly io destabilize the Western j classroom and "The Commons." The small college environment at Wilkes If given the chance. sparked, my mrellecraal curiosity and the vast majority of provided az omsmnding edum- oppressed people would tionaL fzBndrnfo ~ aEonrng zz to Qncdc. cud finding Osama Pin because it does not appear that more than St) foreign anintries, billion people living under Homeland again 2-nden s-. hc is uwughi to be in present circumstances allow him io two UN Summits and have been at oppression and another billion or primarily because hiding in Afgannisicn? exercise direct command and the epicenter of many world events. so living in abject poverty in of changed national control authority over his tewnu network. 1% Ameihau hutted ot resentment developing countries, the answer security strategies from on the riw? is quite different. If given the the pre-9/11 period when chance, the vast majority of terrorism was treated chiefly as a [oppressed people] would migrate law enforcement issue. The Patriot Q - Mare scan 67C Tvdrv.s to the U.S. in a nanosecond. The Act, NSA Terrorist Surveillance graduaicdfrcrc WYczs Zzispasc long lines customarily seen at Program, tracking terrorist May, tt-csz of **m are overseas U.S. consulate offices financing, and U.S.-led military find dke beys to szzzxxs- WLzz offer the best proof of their interventions in Afghanistan and advice i-ozLi yo i: feelings toward the United States. Iraq are some things that have I'll iin mln i ii..iiiiiii.; i'l th,- I N In their eyes, the U.S. is a bastion contributed in keeping the A - Be fearless- in pwsnirg drennts I'lii mln i , H iiiiiiu i|i'''M"ii ili/iii- uni In l iiiiiiimx ih.u of freedom and the land of hope homeland safe. Iran’s efforts to and changing inierescs and irczi and opportunity. build nuclear weapons, North failure as a learning cxpcninci. : I is Korea's nuclear weapons and long- reinarkzbk whai ent can aa-ctz- mzlzimg Iraq. 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J: irhil I., llil l‘ ' I; , migrate to the US. in a I li HiiH<l If you would like to contact Fred Gcdrich, visit his message board on the Colonel Connection at: hup:, commimitvxr2kes.rdu I3 �sra~light spoTlight t a* {e} Mentoring the Next Generation of Wilkes Students Why the next class of freshmen may be the most knowledgeable students to ever enter Wilkes Wilkes c-Mcntonng program is ▼ BY JULIE UEHARA designed to give all freshmen a The e-Mentoring platform marries student-level outlet for advice mentoring with an online component both online and face-to-face. that today’s students are already ■ Phillip Ruthkosky, Director of Student Development - Mark Allen, Dean of Students I IW ENTORING HAS ALWAYS ■ W K ■ been at the core of I I Wilkes University. I wr I This fall, Wilkes is building on its commitment to asking questions and learning about they will be provided with that topics that normally wouldn’t arise support right from the beginning.” until they’ve moved on campus. “Based on the amount of infor­ savvy and comfortable with. To help develop the e-Mentoring program, a survey was conducted mentoring with the introduction of mation they are receiving early on, last year to gather the thoughts, senior business administration this may be the most knowledgeable concerns, suggestions and experi­ major who has been using the incoming freshmen. freshman class to ever enter ences of the then-freshman class. Freshman Mentoring Network to I thought this was a great Wilkes,” Ruthkosky said. The survey results showed that two- communicate with her mentees. opportunity for newfreshmen designed to give all freshmen a thirds of the students believe they “We have been using the e-Mentoring that might have trouble student-level outlet for advice both social networks like MySpace and would have benefited from a mentor network to send notes and keep adjusting to college life. online and face-to-face,” said Philip Facebook, the cornerstone of the e- during their freshman year. Their each other up-to-date with college Ruthkosky, director of student Mentoring program is the Freshman feedback also was used as topics on and orientation preparation infor­ Capitalizing on the popularity of )Q( ‘ ;• - Valerie Martinez, Sophomore development. “As the transition Mentoring Network, an online the Freshman Mentoring Network mation,” she said. “I think the best from high school to college often message boards about common feature on the network is the presents a difficult blend of community designed exclusively for freshmen. The Freshman Mentoring first-year issues. message boards. They give mentors they will meet and get to know their adjust my schedule so that 1 could academic, social and cultural Network is a non-intimi­ the opportunity to share their mentees during the two-day participate in all the activities 1 challenges, this program is intended dating place for students to experiences with all the freshmen freshman orientation in which they wanted, and 1 also felt guilty for to help in the transition and provide in a sort of open forum.” will participate in several team leaving my family, especially my a supportive environment for send confidential notes to their e-Mentors, post building activities and community mother,” she explained. “At my academic and personal growth.” discussion topics on incoming freshman and one of sendee together. Throughout the orientation, I had a wonderful orien­ message boards, access Strzelecki’s mentees, agrees. “The e- remainder of the semester, mentors tation leader who not only made me each new student is paired with an academic support resources and mentees are encouraged to keep feel welcome but became a good e-Mentor from a similar major. In in touch both online and face-to- friend. 1 was also lucky to have an May, the incoming freshmen and receive tips on common first-year challenges such Mentoring program has been very helpful, and the online network is an easy way for me to ask questions face as well as participate in events RA (resident assistant) who was received a personalized letter from time management, and receive answers,” Troianiello scheduled through the university. there for me my first semester and their e-Mentor offering support and roommate relations and studying skills. said. “I also like the message For their first semester at Wilkes, inviting them to contact them with questions or concerns prior to orientation. “This is one of the more platform is great because it marries mentoring with an online program." Ruthkosky added. component that todays students are already savvy and comfortable access to students before they arrive with,” said Mark Allen, dean of on campus. While still in high students. “It sends a clear message school, they are learning from the Anthony Troianiello, an “The e-Mentoring exciting and unique elements of the "Incoming freshmen will have 14 is part of the culture at Wilkes and a new e-Mentoring program for “Wilkes' e-Mentoring program is I experiences of their e-Mentors, to our new students that mentoring With such a positive response I Another Wilkes e-Mentor is helped me meet people and adjust to the culture of Wilkes. boards. They give you a lot of Valerie Martinez, a sophomore helpful information that you may political science and communication have not thought about.” studies double major. Her decision thought this was a great opportunity "Because of my experiences, I to become an e-Mentor had much to to be there for new freshmen that hard to recruit mentors for the Mentoring Network is a key do with her experiences and the might also have some trouble program's inaugural semester. One of the 60 students who has component to the e-Mentoring support she received during her adjusting, not only to the college program, interaction is more than life, but the people and the been hired and trained as an virtual. The e-Mentors also arc the freshman year. “When 1 first came to Wilkes. 1 e-Mentor is Jenna Strzelecki, a orientation leaders, which means was overwhelmed with (tying to from the student body, it was not Although the Freshman transition process that one must go through." 111 ji 15 �jailers s«er „radua«'9,>°m Deposit, NY: Where ,■ Jins Kfeson / taught ano • i.ved when ' the ring was \ yVitkes Col,e9e lost, both times Wi|kes-B3r«, PA. Mason pu'*05'11 ^e*<l«Bar"k°WS V spoTlight Lost & Found '67 Graduate Reunites With His Class Ring...Twice BY EMILY VINCENT One Ring her back with it. I found the initials The call was from Donna Fricker, a matched up with Jim Mason’s former student and advisee of Mason’s information and advised the woman to the time. I knew that it was misplaced, while he taught at Deposit Central send the ring to me as I would be more but I didn’t think it was in Syracuse.” School in Deposit, N.Y. than happy to distribute to Jim.” “When Donna called me, 1 thought When the village office learned that Syracuse and didn't realize that I lost the ring,” Mason said. “I didn’t wear it all Mason responded to the letter, staling that the stone is blue. With the it was time for a class reunion,” Mason the ring’s owner was Mason, Fricker matched description, the ring was said. “Instead, she was calling to tell decided to contact him directly and promptly returned to Mason. me that my college class ring was notify' him of the discovery in Deposit. Number coincidences also seem found in the sewer system in Deposit. I “He just laughed when I called him,” Four-ever His? teacher and still tutors students. to occur in his life. Mason was at a didn’t even know that the ring was lost Fricker said. Coincidentally, Mason To this day, Mason docs not know He likes to read books on restaurant near Allentown, Pa., how the ring ended up in the Deposit mathematics. He has incorporated where a waitress told him about her in the first place.” Mason purchased the ring from was going to be in town that weekend, a 1967 graduate of and a village trustee presented the ring sewer system. Wilkes (College) with a degree in mathematical patterns into the boyfriend who was born in 1986. Bartikowsky Jewelers in Wilkes-Barre back to Mason. mathematics. The retired math masonry’ and carpentry' of his When the check arrived, it was for after graduating from Wilkes. He moved to Deposit for a teaching position. | ■ lifetime" teacher who now lives in Jim house, including a tribute to the SI9.86. A few days later, Mason Thorpe, Pa., has a fascination with square root of two and a hidden received a phone call from a former numbers, and the numbers have binary' code of 2000 to mark the student who graduated in 1986. been good to him. millennium year. Mason laughed at the coincidence. The ring ties me back more to my earlier days at Wilkes. That is where it all began - where decisions were made and where I decided what to do with my life. down the toilet,” he joked. “It’s still a Reporter Deborah Stever of the Deposit mystery because she doesn't remember dating a teacher from a nearby' school Courier, the local weekly newspaper, ever having the ring.” who lived in Deposit in the early heard about the found class ring. Like 1970s. When the two broke up in Fricker, Stever is a former student of the alumni office, Weeks said this type Based on her experience working in 1975, Mason said the ex-girlfriend Mason’s. She witnessed the ring being of thing has not happened before and asked him if she could keep his class returned to Mason, interviewed him that Masons story is quite unique. ring for sentimental reasons. He and wrote a story for the paper. “Although I hear that schools have agreed, and that was the last he saw of the ring...or so he thought. Thirty-one years later, Mason’s class “It was a real fun story7 to cover,” she said. “It was more fun because I knew him and hadn’t seen him in a long this son of thing happen on occasion, it is not common at Wilkes,” she said. When asked what Mason should do ring turned up in the Deposit sewer time. It’s one of those stories that you with the ring now, everyone agreed system. Workers from the village’s laugh the whole time you’re writing it. that he should keep it in a safe place. Department of Public Works were It has a happy ending.” repairing and cleaning the sewer And the year that Stever graduated system line when worker John from Deposit Central School? 1975 - Romanofski discovered the gold ring. the same year that Mason lost the ring. He brought it back to the village office where Fricker works. Fricker and a co-worker examined the From interviewing Mason for the story', she learned that this is not the first time that Mason has lost his college class “He should write a note about the ring and pass it along to one of his nephews,” Fricker suggested. Stever said Mason should definitely not give it away again. “I’m not sure how many lives this ring will have,” she said. The experience of losing his class ring - both limes - has made the ring ring, which was in good shape, noticing ring. In 1971, Mason received a letter Wilkes College and 1967 appearing on from Syracuse, N.Y., stating that a Wilkes mean more to Mason than before. “It is the outside of the ring and the initials College class ring had been found. more of a memento to me now,” he explained. “The ring ties me back JMM engraved on the inside. The co­ worker e-mailed Wilkes University to let Three Alumni more to my earlier days at Wilkes. them know that a class ring was found. The sender of the letter contacted That is where it all began - where Wilkes, and the college was able to decisions were made and where 1 narrow the list of possible alumni down to three people. If the rightful decided what to do with my life. woman stating she had found a Wilkes class ring with initials on it and a class owner could correctly identify the away or lose the ring again, but if he color of the stone in the ring, it would docs, the numbers arc on his side that year,” Weeks explained. “She asked if 1 be returned to him. “I had attended a math conference in it will be returned to him. After all, the Nancy Weeks from Wilkes University’s Alumni Office received the e-mail. “I received an e-mail from a could look up the information and call a “I have a theory that my ex­ girlfriend was mad at me and flushed it Two Losses Mason explained that he began 1 zmasa'e does not apply to Jim “Bimmie” Mason, HE PHRASE “ONCE IN A I He worked for 30 years as a math JimThorpe, Where Mason Odds arc slim that Mason will give third time is a charm.III If you would like to contact Jim Mason, visit his message board on the Colonel Connection at: http://community.wilkes.edu 17 �[ CLAssnotes CLAssnotes 1955 Doris J. Merrill is a World War II veteran residing in Nanticoke, Pa. 1959 Alan Balcomb Sr. was inducted into the South Brunswick High School Hall of Fame in South Brunswick, NJ., as the schools most successful boys’ basketball coach. He led the team to its only state championship in 1968 and won more than 300 games in his career. Alan also was a part-time assistant coach for five years to Pete Carrill, men’s basketball coach at Princeton University. He has retired from teaching and coaching. His daughter. Melanie, is now the head womens basketball coach at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. i I 1960 Clifford Kobland, Ph.D., is a professor of communication studies at the State University of New York at Oswego. He has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 46 years. The couple has four grandchildren. 1961 Benjamin J. Matteo has been in the public accounting practice for more than 47 years, in addition to his involvement with various civic and charitable organizations. He instituted a holiday food basket distribution program that is still in operation. Matteo and his wife, Josephine, have been married for 54 years. 1966 1970 Richard Bucko, Ed.D., is a recently retired principal from the Moorestown Township Public Schools in Newjersey. He now teaches for Fairleigh Dickinson University’ and manages his educa­ tional consulting business. He lives in Medford, NJ., with his wife, Marilyn. David M. Bogusko is retiring this year after 32 years with the Hartford County Public Schools in Maryland. He resides in Bel Air, Md., with his wife of 33 years, JoAnne, a special education teacher. 1967 Barry M. Miller just completed his term as president of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. One of the highlights of his year in office was the lengthy interview with Consumers Union and the front cover article inclusion in the May 2005 issue of Consumer Reports. Barry's company. Buyers Only America Realty, has just opened its investor buyer division. He resides in Denver, Colo., with his wife, Margie, and their children, Lisa and Katie. 1968 Lee M. Philo is a veterinary service officer with 33 years of military service. He is assigned to the 109th Medical Detachment in Stanton, Calif. In 1972, he earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1986, he earned a second doctorate from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. pr William J. Reese is a professor of history and educational policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his Ph.D. He is the author of America^ Public Schools: From the Common School to No Child Left Behind (The Johns Hopkins University Press 2005). His other books include Hoosier Schools, Past and Present (1998), The Origins of the American High School (1995) and The Social History of American Education (1988). 1971 John Jack Flynn is a freelance writer/editor in Fairfax, Va. His business, JJF Productions, offers speechwriting and other creative writing services. He retired in 2003 as senior writer/editor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C., after more than 30 years of federal and military service. 1974 1977 Debbie Dunlcavy is the marketing director for First Liberty Bank & Trust in Scranton, Pa. A former WYOU-TV Channel 22 anchor for nearly 20 years, she won the stations first-ever Emmy for a series on breast cancer. Demetrius Fannick was the leading defense attorney for Hugo Selenski in one of the most high-profile murder cases in recent Luzerne County history. He resides in Dallas Township, Pa., with his wife, Maiy Ann, and their daughter. Maggie. 1975 1978 Gary Kratz is a supervisor of the construction sendees department at PG Energy in Wilkes-Barre. He resides in Forty-Fort, Pa., with his wife, Kristen. Cynthia Glawc Mailloiix, Ph.D., RN. is the chair of the nursing department at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with her husband, Peter, and two children, Bradley and Clifford. Joseph Ishley resides in Macon, Ga., with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Joseph. 1973 Louise Ann Beebe was promoted to senior medical program clinical specialist in April 2006. She is involved in managing clinical research trials for a major pharma­ ceutical company. She and her husband, Richard Thornton, look forward to celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in September. Joseph Grilli is the director of corporate outreach/new initiatives at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. He resides in Jenkins Township, Pa., with his wife, Lisa, and two children. * 18 19 �cLAssnotes CLAssnotes upclose: Ellen K. (duFossc) Wcngcn owns a James T Marlin was recently Curves fitness center franchise in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She is selected for the Leadership Wilkes - involved with the Lupus Foundation of cardiovascular sonographer with the Pennsylvania, participating in Wyoming Valley Health Care numerous fund-raising events. She System. He has been with the system Ed Mollahan resides in Lake Winola, Pa., with her for 24 years. He resides in Forty- was recently husband, Paul ’79, who is die president Fort, Pa., with his wife Donna, and Edward Mollahan '81 appointed to the 2006 of a division of L-3 Communications, founder of Momentum Fitness in employed as a marketing and special princeton, N.J. After overcoming events director at Frost Brown Todd cancer at age 14. pitching for the LLC in Louisville, Ky. She resides in Boston Red Sox for four years and Louisville with her husband, ultimately losing the use of his left Gregon' Lawrence Taylor, Esq. post-rehab patients as well as to employed by the Boyer Insurance Susan (Isaacs) Shapiro is employed train athletes and help average Agency in Conyngham, Pa. She resides in Sugarloaf, Pa., with her husband, Don, and their son, Steven. Leadership 1979 as a learning disabilities coordinator Council on Gary R. Blockus is a sports writer for at the University of Pennsylvania. wellness program is another feature Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit The Morning Call newspaper in She was recently appointed to the of the center, available free of charge Plans by U.S. Secretary of Labor Allentown, Pa. He was named Print Journalist of the Year for 2006 by the board of trustees of the Academy in to patients and survivors. review, research and recommend National Wrestling Media with learning disabilities that begins 1983 Theatre. He resides in Indianapolis policy to the Department of Labor. Association. He began covering wrestling, both on the radio and in its first academic year in September Thomas George Urosevich is an with his wife, Jennifer. 2006. She resides with her husband, associate in optometry for the at JPMorgan, where he is responsible the newspaper, while attending Amiram, and their children, Ben and Geisinger Medical Group in Mount 1991 for new applications, new business Wilkes. In addition to high school Ron, in Gladwyne, Pa. Pocono, Pa. Robert Charles Celia is employed by 1985 a northeast regional manager of Mollahan is a senior vice president Rob Johansen is employed as an actor at the Indiana Repertory Manayunk, a school for children development, client management, and and college wrestling, Blockus has consultant programs in the corporate covered international wrestling, Italia (Wells) Davies resides in and public pension segment. including the 1996 and 2004 Nassau, Bahamas, with her husband, Jeffrey K. Box has been named sales. He resides with his wife, Olympic Games. He resides in Laurys Fr. Stephen E. R. Davies, and their president and CEO of the Maureen Anne (Rogers) Celia, in Conshohocken, Pa. Mollahan joined JPMorgan in 1982 BioHorizons in Birmingham, Ala., as and has held various positions in the Station, Pa., with his wife, Lois, and children, Bryant, Stephen and Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, pension area, including performance their children, Jared and Marissa. Simone. She works as the deputy a regional community and economic director for the Anglican Central development organization located in Thomas J. Obrzutjr. was named Pittston, Pa. one of the Lehigh Valley’s top 20 business leaders under 40 by the 1988 Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal. measurement, accounting and client Robert A. Bruggeworth '83 Bob Bruggeworth is President and CEO Sue (Auch-Schwelk) Boyer is their children, James and Kaitlyn. upclose: leg due to a car accident, he opened citizens get into shape. A cancer Elaine L. Chao.The council's role is to of RF Micro Devices (Nasdaq: RFMD), a Greensboro, NC- z based global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio systems and solutions for mobile commu­ nications applications. Since joining RF Micro Devices in 1999, Bob was the Vice appointed President in June 2002 and CEO in January 2003. Throughout his career, Bruggeworth has succeeded in building and expanding electronic businesses in the U.S. and Asia. RF Micro Devices' revenue has more than doubled since Bob was appointed CEO and RF Micro Devices is quickly approaching $1 billion in annualized sales. Before joining RFMD, he worked for John Koze was recently elected vice Education Authority in Nassau and president of membership for the surrounding islands. Pension Investment Professional and is Orange County Chapter of the affiliated with several industry associa­ American Society of Training and 1981 Gary Jack Taylor is employed by He is the owner/publisher of tions, including the International Development in California. He is a Mark I. Himelstein has published RCN as a senior LAN administrator. Pulse Weekly, a weekly arts and the leading provider of cellular power ampli­ Securities Dealers Association (ISDA), leadership and training consultant Solace, a book of poetry. He earned He resides in Dallas, Pa., with his entertainment paper based in fiers, which are the semi-conductor com­ the International Foundation of to Fortune 500 businesses. Koze is a former resident of Ashley, Pa. his masters degree in computer wife, Elizabeth. Allentown, Pa. science from the University of California at Davis/Livermore. He 1980 1989 1992 holds four patents and has Frank Castano is the director of Brian DcAngclo has been employed and the Private Equity Industry Guidelines Group (PEIGG). In addition to receiving a bachelor's division ofTyco Electronics, ascending the corporate ladder from product engineer to divisional vice president in overseas offices. Founded in 1991, RFMD has become ponents that transmit your conversations, via cellular frequencies, from your cell Bob Gaetano has been an art teacher published a number of technical Luzerne County Children and at Crestwood High School in papers. He is currently the president Youth and the wrestling coach at by the New Jersey State Police as a state trooper for 12 years. He resides degree in business administration Mountain Top, Pa., for 24 years. He and CEO of Heavenstone, Inc., a GAR Memorial High School in in Upper Freehold Township, N.J.. from Wilkes University, Mollahan has is a member of the Plein Air software development and with his wife, Brandi, and their attended the Executive Education Wilkes-Barre. Painters, artists known for painting management consulting firm. He Program at the Wharton School of the outdoors. His work has been resides in Saratoga, Calif., with his University of Pennsylvania. He resides exhibited from southern Vermont 10 New Hope. Pa. daughter, Sammi. in Andover, N.J, a fl more than 10 years with AMP Inc., now a services. He has served in his current American Bankers Association (ABA) Jj h President ofWireless Products. Bob was position since 2001. He is a Chartered Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), the 20 1990 Anry Dominica (Adamczyk) Taylor is the fitness center in 1998 to help Space and Navigations. Advisory and I Barre class ol 2007. He is presently a 1982 Tony Vlahovic is president and phone to nearby cell towers. children, McKinley and Rylee. 21 J �Ci-Assnotes cLASsnotes up close: GinaTaylor'94 Diana Kantor has adopted two 1993 Jennifer Heinzerling resides in David Allen Hines was recently children with her husband, Scott. MaryAnn (Kasko) Lugiano received Landing, N.J. appointed acting deputy director for budget administration within the her masters degree in education in & Maritin J. Michaels 2001. She resides in Jackson Amy Lynch-Biniek is an adjunct department of budget and planning, was elected a Township, Pa., with her husband, English professor at College office of the chief financial officer of GinaTaylor is principal by Baker & Robert Jr., ’92 and their sons, Bobby Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She is the government of the District of the head of acquisitions for McKenzie and Michael. She has worked as a K-8 working toward a doctorate in Columbia in Washington, D.C. International, a general music teacher at the Jim composition at Indiana University Swiss Vercin, where Thorpe Area School District for 10 of Pennsylvania. She resides in Christie (Meyers) and Paul J. Patera years. Robert also is a music teacher Plains Township, Pa. ‘94 celebrated their 10th wedding small business he specializes in international taxation. He is chairman of the of 10 years, teaching grades 6-8 at the Business Network of American European Regional Private Banking Wyoming Seminary Lower School. Express, With a team of approximately Steering Committee. Michaels 50 individuals,Taylor is responsible authored a treatise (Thomson Tsukasa Waltich is an adjunct at the Institute for Human Christie is a teacher at Dallas Middle for leading the acquisition strategy Publishing) on U.S. withholding tax. professor of fine arts at College Resources and Sendees, Inc. He School in Dallas, Pa. Christie also and ensuring that OPEN wins with He also has been elected to the Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She recently completed his MBA degree recently received her certification as small business customers. board of trustees of the Zurich has a master’s degree from the at Wilkes University. a supervisor of curriculum and International School, one of the State University of New York at worked directly for the chief credit largest international schools in the Binghamton. officer of the U.S. business on a number world. He resides in Zurich, of initiatives including creating and Switzerland, where he has lived for aunching a ’new'’ risk training cur- the last eight years. ricu:um that is still used today to train ever ',300 risk and information manage­ Julie Orloski is a fund development teacher at Wyoming Valley West promoted to chief operating officer High School in Plymouth, Pa. instruction following the completion of a masters degree in education at degree in education at Wilkes in College Misericordia. They have a 1994 1997 and is employed by the son, William Ronald Potera. Steven S. Endres, P.E., is a national Wilkes-Barre Area School District as accounts manager for Novozymes a mathematics teacher at GAR 1996 Biologicals Inc. He and his wife, Memorial High School. Robert C. Watkins served in Iraq ment employees as well as another director for a local chapter of Girl Gina, recently welcomed a new severe; thousand business partners. Scouts of America. She resides in addition to their family: a son, 1995 Battalion, Detachment 4. an Tunkhannock. Pa., with her Gabriel Steven Endres. Steve resides Edward J. Ciarimboli was recently Army Reserves unit based in husband. Bob. and two daughters, in Vineland, N.J., with his wife, son named a Pennsylvania Rising Star in Scranton, Pa. He resides in Laflin. Karen and Sarah. and two daughters, Taylor and Carly. the 2005 listing of Super Lawyers Pa., with his wife, Melissa, and published in Philadelphia Magazine. three children. She then was then promoted to .ice president in risk management and was responsible for launching a new customer management strategy, which is now used in the U.S. and approximately 26 markets around the world. She also launched the first phase of a global customer experience ".'tisti/e which will enable automated service across all key markets and through a I key channels such as the internet and customer service. Terrie Lynn Schoonover is the owner Nancy (Stanislaw) Crake is of Schoonover Accounting and Tax employed by JPMorgan Chase as a senior recruiter. Her husband, David Service. She has 23 years of University, where she lectured in micro economics as a graduate assistant. Upon the completion of her MBA, she joined Signet Bank in Richmond,Va. as an analyst She was recruited b/ with the 365th Engineering Jaltc and Sheila (Bubba) Cole were married in 2001 and live in accounting experience. She resides in Asylum Township in Bradford '94, is the director of bank opera­ Nazareth, Pa. They have a son, tions for Barclaycard U.S. They Jacob, who is two years old. The County, Pa., with her husband, reside in Newark, Del. couple recently had a daughter, Sophia, on April 4, 2006. Jake is the Becky Fox recently opened a general director of construction for ESA Ralph, two children and three stepchildren. Taylor recei/ed her MBA from Drexel Thoma', T. Whittman, Jr. works for his own construction company, Whittman Construction, in the Philadelphia/South Jersey region, fie resides in Marlton, N.J. dentistry practice in Cumberland Environmental Specialists, Inc. in County, Pa. A member of the Bethlehem, Pa. Sheila is a fourth American Association of Women grade teacher in Phillipsburg, NJ. Dentists, she recently obtained her fellowship with the Academy of the headquarters office of American General Dentistry and certification Express in Nev/York City in 1997, with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. She resides in Mount Joy, Pa. 22 anniversary on May 17. Paul is a Robert P. Michaels was recently Katherine Zoka received a master’s 1997 Ann Blasick recently accepted a job at the Georgia Institute of J r- » • Technology as an assistant director in the division of professional practic where she will help engineering customers for OPEN, the Small In one of her eartier roles, she :- students find co-op positions. She resides in Atlanta. �CLASsnotes dAssnotes 1998 Toni Ann (Stcinson) Loftus is a Laura (Chowanec) Rutkoski is Heath Neiderer has been employed Michael Miller served in the Michael Barrouk was recently named registered nurse with the U.S. employed as an operations repre­ as a finance assistant and U.S. Army from 1993 to 1996. assistant vice president at PNC Bank Army Reserves. She resides in sentative for Prudential Insurance. community relations representative He is employed by Wells Fargo in Wilkes-Barre. He also received his Mountain Top, Pa., with her She resides in Scranton, Pa., with for C-SPAN and is now a marketing as a loan officer. He resides in MBA from Wilkes University. husband, Paul Anthony. her husband, Bob, and their son, representative for the network. Fie West Pittston, Pa., with his wife, Brady Robert. travels to hleh srjionk arnnnH rhp Kerri (Gosling) Fasulo is the acqui­ Christine (Gaydos) Veith works in sitions marketing manager for housing and residence life at Seton Tracy Zaykoski-Kayhanfar is Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. She Hall University in South Orange, employed as a manager of environ­ resides in Pleasant Valley, N.Y., with N.J. She resides in South Orange mental technology for Sanofi her husband. Justin ’96. with her husband, Scott, and their Pasteur in Swiftwater, Pa. She son, Jack Joseph. resides in Nanticoke, Pa. with her Reif 79 iassed away on April 93. A native of jarned his doctorate WILKES UNIVERSITY 1 and joined the 1942, where he first chairperson. employed by SERVPRO of central Mari Jo Watchilla-Thomas is Luzerne County. Pa., as a sales and employed as an engineering lab 2000 Name:. senice manager. She resides in manager for Midiantic Engineering, James L. Caffrey is a facility Class year:. Exeter, Pa., with her husband, Marc. Inc. in Pittston Township, Pa. She engineer at the Wilkes-Barre VA E-mail:. resides in Taylor, Pa. with her Medical Center and a certified husband, Christopher Thomas. health care facility manager through In hopes of increasing the attendance of t at Wilkes until his 9, with the exception r of duty in the South J.S. Navy in 1944 and rried to Carolyn Lee Phone Number:. years. Following the American Hospital Association. our alumni and friends on Homecoming with Stevens & Lee Professional 1999 He received his MBA from Wilkes Weekend, we’re putting togedier class Class Committee Chair g.They spent the last Corp. He was an assistant public Lisa Johnson-Ford obtained her and also is an adjunct professor in committees. If you would like to help Class Committee Member lesota. Class Gift Committee Member ed a diverse range legal practice in general litigation I would like to help as: he married Dorothy defender for Lycoming County in masters degree from the University the architectural engineering Pennsylvania. He also has served as of Massachusetts in 2004. A board program at Luzerne County a law clerk for the Honorable certified adult acute care nurse Community College. He resides in Margherita Patti Worthington of the practitioner, she practices at a Hughestown, Pa., with his wife, Monroe County Court of Common gastroenterology clinic. She resides Stephanie, and their two children, ith students and Pleas and Mark A. Ciavarella, Jr. of with her husband, William Ford, Jimmy and Meghan. >, were published in the Luzerne County Court of M.D., in Skippack, Pa. Common Pleas. network with your classmates to get the class cts, largely centered “out,” please let us know how you will help. the ecology of lakes, often involved urnals such as the Amy Drobish is a social research irom vViiRes UniversitysMBA^ SchooTand assistant varsity softball Journal of Freshwater Ecology and the Kimberly (Kutch) Augustine is associate in breast cancer research Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy employed as a training manager at at the University of North Carolina program as a member of the Delta Mu Delta honor society. She is coach at Bishop Hoban High School, Lynn (Maguschak) Shymanski was both in Wilkes-Barre. She resides of Science. named Wilkes University’s Sanofi Pasteur. She resides in at Chapel Hill. She resides in employed as the manager of direct with her husband, Louis Patrick Outstanding Adult Learner for Olyphant, Pa., with her husband, Raleigh, N.C. marketing and advertising with ERA Lyons, in Wilkes-Barre. 2006. She is employed full-time as Christopher. a certified medical technologist at Franchise Systems, Inc. Bryan Glahn and his wife, Jennifer An ardent painter of nature scenes, Dr. Reif displayed his work at the Sordoni Art Gallery, the Hoyt Library, Melinda Ann (Rushkowslii) Hcffron and with the Wyoming Valley Art Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She Margaret Redmond is an assistant Klaips ’02, are employed as teachers Jamie B. Howell, Phann.D., was is working toward her master’s League. At Wilkes, he and his students returned to Wilkes to pursue a director of emergency services for the in the Northwest Area School married to Vito Forlenza on Sept. 24, degree in reading at King's College established the Charles B. Reif degree in mathematics. Lynn and Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, where she oversees operations in a District in Pennsylvania. “005. Jamie earned a master’s degree and has received her English as a Scholarship Fund. He established the her husband, Paul, reside in Forty- in health policy from the University Charles Reif Undergraduate Research Fort, Pa., with their son, Aiden. 25-bed emergency department. She Charles John Medico is employed as a of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She They are expecting a second child Second Language (ESL) Certification. She is employed by resides in Dallas, Pa. critical care pharmacist with works at a pharmaceutical company the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 as Academy of Science and the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He resides with his wife, in New Jersey. an elementary ESL teacher. She Raymond Lindeman Award for the resides in Wilkes-Barre with her American Society for Linmnology and husband, Gregory. Oceanography. Many of Dr. Reif’s in November. % •ssor of biology and husband, Andrew. Kristi Lynn (Fehlinger) Layland is Jason E Poplaski concentrates his remembering: Dr. Charles B. AmoryJane, in Mountain Top, Pa. Endowment for the Pennsylvania former students have achieved 24 success in medicine and academia. 25 �dAssnotes cLAssnotes 1998 Michael Barrouk was recently named assistant vice president at PNC Bank in Wilkes-Barre. He also received his MBA from Wilkes University Toni Ann (Stcinson) Loftus is a registered nurse with the U.S. Army Reserves. She resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with her husband, Paul Anthony. Laura (Chowanec) Rutkoski is employed as an operations repre­ sentative for Prudential Insurance. She resides in Scranton. Pa., with her husband, Bob, and their son. Kerri (Gosling) Fast sitions marketing m Empire Blue Cross 1 resides in Pleasant' her husband, Justin Kristi Lynn (Fehling employed by SERV Luzerne County. P< service manager. SI Exeter, Pa., with he NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED INTHE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA Jason E Poplaski ci legal practice in ge with Stevens & Le Corp. He was an a: defender for Lycor Pennsylvania. He: a law clerk for the Margherita Patti V Monroe County C Pleas and Mark A. the Luzerne Coun Common Pleas. Lynn (Maguschak) Shymanski was named Wilkes University's Outstanding Adult Learner for 2006. She is employed full-time as a certified medical technologist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She returned to Wilkes to pursue a degree in mathematics. Lynn and her husband, Paul, reside in FortyFort. Pa., with their son, Aiden. They are expecting a second child in November. POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 84 W SOUTH ST WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 Heath Neidercr has been employed as a finance assistant and community relations representative for C-SPAN and is now a marketing representative for the network. He travels to high schools around the country to show students and teachers how to use C-SPAN as a learning tool in the classroom. Jennifer (Kovacs) Peckally and Michael Peckally welcomed their first child. Olivia Michele, on March 20. 2006. Jennifer is a third-grade teacher at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton, Pa., and Michael is an assistant principal at Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philadelphia. Michael is finishing his master's in educational leadership at Neumann College. They reside in Newportville, Pa. Michael Miller served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 1996. He is employed by Wells Fargo as a loan officer. He resides in West Pittston, Pa., with his wife, Renee Majeski M’01. Dr. Charles Reif passed away on April Lisa Ruggiero is an interpreter/claims processor for the Social Security Administration. She resides in Hazleton, Pa. I,..III..1.1..,111 min 11111 ■ Ji Ji nlliiililiiilll Kimberly (Kutch) Augustine is employed as a training manager at Sanofi Pasteur. She resides in Olyphant, Pa., with her husband, Christopher. Margaret Redmond is an assistant director of emergency services for the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, where she oversees operations in a 25-bed emergency department. She resides in Dallas, Pa. associate in breast cancer research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She resides in Raleigh, N.C. Bryan Glahn and his wife, Jennifer Klaips ’02, are employed as teachers in the Northwest Area School District in Pennsylvania. Charles John Medico is employed as a critical care pharmacist with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He resides with his wife, Amory Jane, in Mountain Top, Pa. Katie (Pearson) Desiderio graduated from Wilkes University’s MBA program as a member of tire Delta Mu Delta honor society. She is employed as the manager of direct marketing and advertising with ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. Jamie B. Howell, Phann.D., was married to Vito Forlenza on Sept. 24, 2005. Jamie earned a master’s degree in health policy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She works at a pharmaceutical company in Newjersey. 19, 2006. He was 93. A native of Minnesota, Reif earned his doctorate in zoology in 1941 and joined the Wilkes faculty in 1942, where he served as a professor of biology and John Williams is employed as a laboratory supervisor for Siberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., a global supplier of effect pigments. Williams has been with Siberline since 2001 and resides in New Philadelphia, Pa. the department's first chairperson. Dr. Reif taught at Wilkes until his retirement in 1979, with the exception of a two-year tour of duty in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy in 1944 and 1945. He was married to Carolyn Lee Hoffa Reif for 46 years. Following JoAnne Zarick was recently pro­ moted to vice president, operations officer at Landmark Community Bank. She resides in Scranton, Pa. 2001 Edward T. Bednarz III resides in Havre de Grace, Md., with his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Edward IV. remembering: Dr. Charles B. Reif '79 Carolyn's death, he married Dorothy Towne Schlichting.They spent the last six years in Minnesota. Dr. Reif pursued a diverse range of research projects, largely centered 2002 Aliccia Yvonne (Fink) Lyons is employed as an English teacher, graduation project advisor and drama advisor at Coughlin High School and assistant varsity softball coach at Bishop Hoban High School, both in Wilkes-Barre. She resides with her husband, Louis Patrick Lyons, in Wilkes-Barre. on his interest in the ecology of lakes. His works, which often involved collaborations with students and fellow professors, were published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Freshwater Ecology and the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. An ardent painter of nature scenes, Dr. Reif displayed his work at the Sordoni Art Gallery, the Hoyt Library, Melinda Ann (Rushkowski) Hcffron is working toward her master's degree in reading at King's College and has received her English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification. She is employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 as an elementary ESL teacher. She resides in Wilkes-Barre with her husband, Gregory. and with the Wyoming Valley Art League. At Wilkes, he and his students established the Charles B. Reif Scholarship Fund. He established the Charles Reif Undergraduate Research Endowment for the Pennsylvania Academy of Science and the Raymond Lindeman Award for the American Society for Linmnology and Oceanography. Many of Dr. Reif's former students have achieved 24 success in medicine and academia. 25 �ci Assnotes remembering: Sylvia S. Savitz '98 Sylvia Savitz died May 5, 2006, in Bal Harbour, Fla., with her family at her cLAssnotes Sara Zuchowski is a physician assistant at the Elkland Laurel Health Center in Elkland, Pa. She earned a master’s of health science degree from Lock Haven University, where she was inducted into Pi Alpha, the national honor society for physician assistants. bedside. She was preceded in death by her husband, Abe Savitz. While raising three children, Savitz attended Wilkes College periodically. She spent the summer of 1998 in residence at Wilkes University, completing her 2003 Del Lucent recently lectured at a conference at Wilkes University. He is currently on a research fellowship at Stanford University. education as the oldest living graduate at the age of 83.Two years later, she received her master's degree from the University of Miami. She and her family established a student scholarship, which is presented annually to a student of exemplary character who is in Sherri Molctrcss is the assistant principal at Wind Gap Middle School in Pennsylvania. She also is a seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Oley Valley Elementary School in Berks County, where she has worked for 10 years. financial need, and the Abe & Sylvia Savitz & Family Leadership Development Center at Wilkes University. Located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, the lounge is intended for use by all members of the Wilkes community, particularly for meetings and small gatherings of any organization or informal group on the Wilkes campus. A native of Wilkes-Barre, she and Erin Schultz married Aaron J. Moreck ’03 in August 2005. Erin is employed as an English teacher in the Dallas School District and is pursuing a masters degree in education at Wilkes University. Aaron is employed as a network engineer at Lightspeed Technologies. The couple resides in Forty-Fort, Pa., with their dog, Nikko. her late husband lived on Riverside Drive for many years prior to their 2004 move to Florida. Leann Dawn Bcnkowski was recently married to Jason David Stettler. She is employed by the Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley inc. She resides with her husband in Kingston, pa. Sarah M. Bogusko graduated from tire University of Delaware this past May with a masters degree in student affairs practice in higher education. She has accepted a position in the residential life office at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. Samuel J. Lawrence is a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. An air battle manager, he is assigned to the 325th Air Control Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla. Kari-Ann Jean Chapman and Thomas Michael Hubiach ’05 were married June 18, 2005. Kari-Ann is employed as a nurse by the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa. Thomas is employed as a pharmacist by CVS pharmacy in Lancaster, Pa., where the couple resides. Maureen Mulcahy was recently hired as a lean enterprise project manager by the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. Stephanie Smith Cooney, Pharm. D., recently became vice president and co-owner with her dad, David Smith, of Gatti Pharmacy in Indiana, Pa. She resides with her husband, Robert ’03, in Freeport, Pa. Lisa Samala, Pharm.D., is a certified pharmacist in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Lisa has been practicing at Wal-Mart since September 2005. She resides in Clarks Summit, Pa. Michael Battista Kayrish is a registered nurse with Geisinger South WilkesBarre in the emergency department. He resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife, Maureen (Hughes) Kayrish, who is attending Wilkes. Eric Wolf works full-time in the gene therapy program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he has recently enrolled in a master of biotech­ nology degree program. He resides in Yardley, Pa., with his wife. Jamie Markovchick is an officer for the U.S. Secret Service. He resides in Weatherly, Pa. 2006 Miranda Heness has recently accepted employment as a recruiting assistant in human resources at Staples in Englewood, N.J. 2005 Jeffrey Brittain, a captain in the U.S. Air Force, began his military career as a second lieutenant in November 2002 upon receipt of an academic scholarship from the Air Force. He was one of six students nationwide to be selected for this scholarship, serving in the Biomedical Services Corp, lie resides in Puyallup, Wash. 26 Bridget Giunta is the administrative coordinator for the mayor of Wilkes-Barre. She was hired following an internship in WilkesBarre city hall. Regina Hinkel, Pharm. D., works as a full-time pharmacist with Eckerd Pharmacy. [ Master's Degrees 1991 Judith Ellis was recently named first vice chairperson of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry. Earl Houseknccht is employed as executive vice president of National Penn Bank. He is a board member for the Lehigh Valley Volunteer Center. He resides in North Whitehall Township, Pa. 1992 Gregor}' E. Fellerman was recently named a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the 2005 listing of Super Lawyers published in Philadelphia Magazine. 1996 Joseph Madiany is the vice president of Nova Savings Bank in Philadelphia. He resides in Glenolden, Pa. Joe Shirvinski is a principal at Annville Elementary' School in Annville, Pa. He earned a second master’s degree in education leadership with principal’s certification in 2004. He resides with his wife, Wendy, and their children. 2000 Nicole (Foose) Titus is a recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, a program that allows primary and secondary school educators to travel to Japan in an effort to promote greater intercultural understanding. She is a mathematics teacher at Fort Greely Middle School in Delta Junction, Alaska. 2001 Renee (Majeski) Miller is employed by the Wyoming Valley West School District as a first-grade teacher. She resides in West Pittston, Pa., with her husband, Michael ’01. Dana Siggins is a special education/emotional support teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School in Macungie, Pa., which is in the East Penn School District. 2002 Barbara K. Buxton, M.S., R.N., is an assistant professor at the University of Scranton. She was an assistant professor of nursing at Wilkes University. She is a doctoral candidate in nursing at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Megan (Shaulis) Sevenski is employed as a special education teacher at Hanover Area School District. She resides in Dallas, Pa., with her husband, Benedict Mathew. Amy Vargason is a fifth-grade teacher at H. Austin Snyder Elementary School in Sayre, Pa. She recently participated in the University of Minnesota's “GoNorth” program. She resides in East Smithfield, Pa., with her husband, Randy, and three children. Michael Francis Wagner is employed as a science teacher in the Jim Thorpe School District. He resides with his wife, Lynn Halowich Wagner, in Forty-Fort, Pa. 5 27 �Calendar of Events ag- 2< □n am !Ci ZOO t thv pum i|m! ol hmd in Rullm h i »ii e’.vM HtUlh ' I IvVm mm \ 1957 Paul W. Ord passed away on Nov. 16, 2004. 1938 September. (Dale 1BD> Oct.6 - 8: Oct.7: October: (DateTBD) Alumni sponsor I reshim n < )ru m.iir ■? Spaghetti Dinner Homecoining Weekend Annual Open Alumni Assoc lation Board of f>/v r ,v,r. • Wilkes Visits Boston-area alumni \ll« nim\u. Pa Ih and he. x\il», I hmimx Wdiirii Melson, 89, of |mm h-Wx A dAm-jm i, < mdia. ami Indian River I slates in Vcro Beach, 1962 .in » \pv< ung .mmlu i * Inld I la., died March 18. 2006, at Indian Murray C. Davis III, M.D., died Sept. Nov. 18: Alumni Association Trip to New York Citv River I stales Medical Center after a 19,2005. Nov. 30: Alumni Association Trip (Alpine CbhumasTo |m I mig i : a im nV ba-ki ib.dl v mu h lengthy illness. Born in Forty-Fort, al I u *'iiii vkUimx v ommmmx Pa., he moved to Vcro Beach in 2001. I Ic was an accountant and Beulah (Cohen) Brandstadter passed had operated his own accounting away on Nov. 22, 2005, in Jackson, hmu w dki-s m edm attmtal service in Pennsylvania before N.J. She had been living in an assisted lx i'dk I dup lh ivadk '- hl I’hPAi'U. reliving. He was a veteran of World living facility for more than four years. Pa with hi > wtlc, Ik iiny. ami two War II. serving in the U.S. Army. Beulah and her husband, Eugene, were I Ic was preceded in death by his furriers for 40 years in Pennsylvania wife of 62 years, Amy Melson. and New York. Her husband died in t dllcgv in N.miii k'kk‘. Pa Ilk is umking mt a x vmid tmwictS drgiee oir-. Im \ Aild lAvk 1970 7004 Surviving are his daughter, 1993, in Scottsdale, Ariz., where the lb ih Ami U ntighO Dmiglirnv is ( hrislinc Melson of West Hartford, couple lived for 25 years. vmplowd v- i tmam i.il aualxM al ( jinn.: son, Richard Melson of WKlwnv- ml m H.unsbmg. Pa ( hlcago; and brother, Robert ’35 of 1983 Wyomissing, Pa. Dr. Nancy Mammarella Nagy, 59, of 1950 on March 6, 2006, at the Community - with hvi husband, Dr. >hv D -,\ d \ Clarks Summit, Pa., died unexpectedly in Middletown, Pa. vx'uductoi and ' v c v ’■<<. •, / ,v. Ucmhcx Middle zees t numaget .„ . ,v - "..ccnncals He is v .K. RmvA Hol\ XX ... -. . A . V-- . . :.hn\t degree . .• \ X et .. . • ..x;-.cs X.. . x -. Ihgh I ois (DeGraw) Huffman died July Medical Center in Scranton. She xx’as the I'I, 2005. She had resided in wife of Attila (Art) Nagy who passed Harrisburg, Pa., lor the past six away on March 4. She earned her years. Alter graduating from Wilkes, bachelor’s and masters degrees from she worked with the railroad in New Wilkes College and a Ph.D. from lerscy Im a time, bin her career soon lemplc University. Nancy was a tenured turned hack to her love ol books. associate professor and the director of I lei employnu nl over lhe years Included Walden Hooks and the lhe Graduate Reading Program at Marywood University in Scranton. She A.mm D< rl'.i i I Icmenlaty G bool I Ibhiiy. I <»ls was a lib long member also was an active member of the Keystone State Reading Association and ol die Ihilhj Ulilh'd Methodist was a Immding member ol the Luzerne ( Imu h lu New l< r.i y, and during County Reading Council. the p;P4 sis y< his, sla ;•* lively •mppmii d lhe Hiiiioiul Woild Win II Mk iiimliil bhi |h ihuimd vohuib i1 noil, hi) ih> f oiiipasshmab i ,m Ilo'<pii«. Mi nd» d Ili all' Hiilh’i Museum i omini'. ,joh . Wmld Win II duHiip ■ fill ||||. / if, f.,p Waiimig bd- bi h< . i . poH/led hi 'I* Alli b'l III I hll'.blind. Iliinii I '■ 11 in l'»'H 2007 Mar. 13: Alumni Association trip to Beijing, China. jtead For information on upcoming events, check out the Colonel Connection online community at: commur^ .. C't ..^' . . .. �WOLVES UNIVERSITY � https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/0e2275deb2ab1c45b8bce334db249307.pdf 168bf1c66d49427328d4354c33d68f48 PDF Text Text wiLKESuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni "S VOLUME THIRTEEN. ISSUE ONE VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE ONE kiiclc^ Foundations for Discovery Alumni Are Breaking New Ground Through World-Class Research �Strategic Planning Critical to Wilkes' Future wiucEsuniverse VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE ONE BY DR. TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ^^^^ver the last few months, in conversations on and off campus i ha B ■ been talking with alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators about^ B U Wilkes University’s future. These conversations have been a won derful exchange of ideas about Wilkes’ plans to become a truly gre institution. I have learned that the Wilkes community is excited about this worthy goal and ready to get to work on achieving it. My conversations have also underscored the importance of explaining our strategic planning process—where we’ve been and where we are going—and why While most people arc aware of the progress we’ve made since 2001 when we launched the university’s strategic plan, Vision 2010, they are not aware of the revisions the Board of Trustees made this past June. In 2001 our initiatives were about bringing the university back: regaining the competitive advantage through exceptional academic programs; developing an exceptional support environment; and building financial and institutional strength. Action plans were implemented to achieve each of these initiatives. The 2001 initiatives produced six new academic programs, increased stu­ dent enrollment by 31 percent, and led to a 10 percent increase in freshman to sophomore retention rates (74 percent to 81 percent). We completed a campus master plan, improved public safety and financial management practices, and established a much better connection to our community through the Joint Urban Studies Center. We also completed a S30 million capital campaign, upgraded the Development Office, and increased annual fundraising. The Periodic Review Report from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education confirmed our outstanding progress and noted Wilkes’ potential for even greater things. Change, however, is constant. And as an institution, we must respond to those changes strategically and with passion. The publics we serve are pressing us to keep tuition affordable and to increase the quality of our graduates. Our traditional mar­ ket, high school graduates, will decline in Pennsylvania—11 percent by 2015. There is, however, substantial growth projected with the need for life-long and post-baccalaureate education. And there is the need to leverage technology to enhance access to learning for present and prospective students and to improve business operations. These are the challenges and opportunities our Revised Vision 2010 Plan addresses. Like the original version, Vision 2010 has three strategic initiatives and a num­ ber of action plans—10 to be exact—but three have been selected for university­ wide emphasis during the 2005-2006 academic year. They are known as the Big 3. They were selected because they have the greatest potential to address the oppor tunities and challenges facing the university. The Big 3 action plans are: 1) Build the capacity to deliver world-class mentor ing, 2) Define and achieve enrollment growth, particularly in life-long and post baccalaurreate education; and 3) Develop lean, customer-focused support in al1 university operations. In the coming years, we will will need need everyone everyone’’ss passion passion and and talents talents to help accom­ plish the Big 3 action plans. It is hard work but it is essential if we want Wilkes io achieve the level of greatness it is capable of-a level that 1 believe will secure Wilkes’ future. I!I WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tim Gilmour Contents Features VP for Development Manin Williams Cover Story: UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF 14 Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Wilkes alumni change the future through world-class research Spotlight: 18 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Students and faculty study “Super Volcano” Mannan Rrcu^n TtR . What do you look for when you get your Universe? Most likely, class notes—you want to know what your friends and acquaintances are doing. One of the challenges is to collect enough class notes to make the section serve that purpose. Please send us your news—either with this card or via email: aluntni@ivilltes.edu Name: .Year Email: News: Please check all that apply I would like to serve as a class correspondent (collect your classmates' news for the magazine) 1 am interested in becoming a mentor I would like to join the Alumni Association Leadership Team (Board/Committee member) NOTE: All mentors will receive orientation to the role. Mentor positions arc renewable annually. Curtis Salonick Photography Dan Sears/University of North Carolina Michael P Touey University of Southern California Printing Advanced Color Graphics WINTER 2000 Wikcs Un-vwsfly ra on irrfependent institution of Ivgbcr unucuuoo oedcsted to ucwum£ and mieSectual exceEcnco n tho ItetrJ atw- sconces, ana ixoleasonal programs Du Universny provides its Muttenu with the e’paicnco and cduca ti<xi nox-as.vv lor arvet and intefoctual d-’^topmont as vwJ os for pertmnal QttMtll, cngondoiS o Stnso of vakjeS andewe rv.pcn.tr1 ty. and encoutiXx:< its tiludonls to wdovnu Iho opportunities and ductentjcr ol a dv-nre and cxmuxinSy Cfwxp-ig world Tim UnwBty enhsneen Iho tmdtm of strong Btudcntlaculty ii tlaacwxti tn ol ifi itrogrsms, Httrticts und rtjtu-na outstaiulng twopkt m ovwy icgnient of the Urwwty, anti fdswra a spirit ol aMwnhon. oommmty tnvof.wncnt anti tntrvxjiid rcLpn-t rvulwi trm ontau Umversity On the cover: Dr. Leslie P. Weiner ’57 leads a team of researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California who are searching for the causes of multiple sclerosis. �i I - 5 WILKESlffiWOSe Critical to Wilkes' Future by dr. VOLUME THIRTEEN, ISSUE ONE TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT ver the last few months, in conversations on and off campus 1 hav > been talking with alumni, faculty, staff, and administrators about > Wilkes University’s future. These conversations have been a won- If I derful exchange of ideas about Wilkes’ plans to become a truly grea[ institution. I have learned that the Wilkes community is excited about this worthy goal and ready to get to work on achieving it. My conversations have also underscored the importance ol explaining our strategic planning process—where we’ve been and where we are going—and why. While most people are aware of the progress we’ve made since 2001 when we university's strategic plan. Vision 2010, they are not aware of the NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES IZZ BUSINESS REPLY MAUL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 84 W SOUTH ST WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tim Gilmour Contents Features VP for Development Martin Williams Cover Story: UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli 14 Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger '98 Spotlight: 18 Sports Editor John Seitzinger Contributing Writers Meagan Brown '06 Harold Cox Tracey M. Dooms Enn Sweeney M’07 Donna Talanco "06 Layout/Design Snavely Associates, Ltd. Wilkes alumni change the future through world-class research SIDHU Students and faculty study “Super Volcano” Sections 2 Feedback ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll 3 Association News Associate Director Michelle Diskin '95 6 On Campus Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 First Vice President George Pawlush ’69 Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 10 Wilkes International 12 Sports 20 Class Notes 29 Wilkes History Historian John Pullo '82 Secretary Beth Danner ’02 PRODUCTION I , ---- ^,vu,cu uccause they have the greatest potential to address the oppor lunities and challenges facing the university. The Big 3 action plans are: 1) Build the capacity to deliver world-class mentor ingi 2) Define and achieve enrollment growth, particularly in life-long and post baccalaurreate education; and 3) Develop lean, customer-focused support in al university operations. In in the coming years, we will need everyone’s passion and talents to help acco plish the Big 3 action plans. It is hard work, but it is essential if we want Wilke Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Mark Golaszewski Jason Jones Photography Landon Nordeman/Getty Images Warren Ruda Curtis Salonick Photography Dan Sears/University of North Carolina Michael P. Touey jthern California University of Sout Printinc ng iced Color Graphics Advanc WINTER 2006 W.les Un.verity c an ndc[cn0ent mstituton of fwpet <xhjc.irxxi deexated to ocadenvc and mloxfuJ ftsasSent® in the tty*al alts. scenci'k end pofeiuOUi programs The UrevaMy provides its students w.tti thy v>ptjocnca and educa­ tes nocossory lor caicvr NW cilpicctu.'il duwlopnrent os woO n; tor pi. onJ tyoAtfl engenders a senso of vukjr’3 and civic n*spun:&'ty, and ctKOFiigc if, students to iveicixno Ilio opportiio t»'a and duScngoa of a dnvrso and ccntno.r:y to achieve the level of greatness it is capable of—a level that I believe will secure Wilkes’ future. Ill world Hui Uiwoimly wtliincvs Um tnwtun of t trong student faculty i-itrracnons Ji ol Its fxogranu. attracts and tot-ww outsMr.lng |x<< A- m iwy vgiih.-nt pl tlwUixve'T ty end losfnrs a t|Mi! ol CWfMuitMn, cirn i' j'.ly nvoltvrnont. mW iridwir J u- peel wlhn t)>i tnl-ie Urvwvwly On the cover: Dr. Leslie P. Weiner '57 leads a team of researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California who arc searching for the causes of multiple sclerosis. ______ I �==E2back ASSOCIATIONneWS that it would have been better to mention every player on the team i n nspoDSiug to Wilkes Vrmcrsc, V-’-aiK 12. teue 21 enjoy recdv' fesaes because it keeps me Ifrrzred cf events pertaining to V.-flkis i was especially ... mis issue because I jas Wilkes Football ~.-2s rvs-g inducted into the Wakes Had of However. I must — 1 somewhat disappointed I -~-t- <--• wrire-tre mennoned only a ?■ ■ f" VsUkes University from I ■_-a ; esdi year as m 1993, was — - - sexoi i — AH MAC and MAC in 1994.1 must nuher than the few that made ALL MAC or other honors. inductee in the Class of 2005. There v seven other inductees that deser. ed billing. Each inductee, including th^' foothall team, received the i Alumni Association Sets Goals of space in the story. Colleen Goes Gallagher was recently in September, she has been working elected president of the Alumni with the Associations Executive Association Board. She is a 1981 All-Freedom League tarn in 1993, incluj Council to create an Alumni Associa­ alumna. ing 11 first team honorees. The team also tion Workplan (supporting the what that team accomplished. The season had four All-ECAC honorees and two All University’s “Valuing Our People” alumni volunteer and has held would not have been possible without the Americans. We chose to highlight the best of the best based on the accolades that strategic initiative). The initial workflow is informed by historical many leadership positions including contributions of each and every member players received. information and results as well as data tee and the homecoming committee in 2004 and 2005. She has served on the from die 2004 Alumni Survey. search committee for the executive director of alumni relations and the task Keith Fox '96 Editor's Note: Wilkes has a great deal of admiration for of the team. That being said, there are space restrictions wc must be concious of when There were 17 players named to the Not mentioning each and even player The overarching theme of the certainly docs not diminish what you writing the Hall of Fame story for print and your teammates accomplished dur­ in local nnvspapcrs, the Hall of Fame ing the 1993 season. following goals is to “engage more alumni”— Improve communications to alumni: ceremony program and the Universe. • Understand and meet alumni com­ Also, thefootball team was not the only munication needs by developing and implementing a consistent, tighdy integrated, and ongoing communications program. • Create a Wilkes presence for internet-connected alumni. Gallagher has been an active chair of die alumni services commit­ force to reformulate the alumni association by-laws. “There has never been a better time for the alumni association to be an active agent and partner in the university’s progress toward greatness,” said Gallagher. “To be successful, we must generate involvement and loyalty among alumni in all stages of their lives.” Among Gallagher’s goals as president are to develop and implement an alumni association strategic plan complementing the university’s mission and strategic plan and to increase significantly the engagement of current Wilkes students. Gallagher resides in Bridgewater, NJ with her husband, Jim, and son, Matthew. Dear Editor: Develop programs and services ! g-sdiered from AA tikes Universit}’ that will increase alumni mentoring several come from the alumni ranks. to sustain success in partnering toward —. engagement: All have received materials on the attainable goals. and am currently deployed to • Inspire pride in Wilkes alumni ki '. recently Dew an .American flag ~er Iraqthe Wilkes Football Team m —E bring it to campus in April. Aw psr.vmg the flag is a certificate 12 a ide about the mission. pstwflar truss: on we were tasked to S’-'ppvrt troops on the ground who were in contact with the enemv. Wilkes University was a building block to where 1 am todav. I feel my time on the football field with fel- teammates and the leadership >■■ Coach Frank Shcptock mirrors ci en ds}’ life as an Air Force fighter pilot. Most of the guys I flv with arc I I former athletes. On behalf of the University and the football team, the flag symbolizes freedom anti that we are taking the fight to the people that attacked it! I have been over here a long nfilC and look forward to visiting the campus again! Captain Tom Yeager '96 Another change from the past is tives in an effort to tightly integrate the membership of three Trustees new educational programs, that the Association’s efforts with insti­ on the Alumni Board: Denise Scltaal will aid in their personal and tutional priorities. Committees are Cesare ’77 (chair of the communica­ professional development. meeting individually and identify­ tions committee), William Miller'SI ing stakeholders, specific initiatives, (development committee), and Daniel desired outcomes, and measures. A Klcm '68 (nominating committee). Dr. Enhance the use of technology to draft work plan was presented and Vijay K. Arora, professor of electrical improve the alumni relations and discussed at the Board’s first meeting engineering, and Dr. Arthur H. Kibbe, alumni services support processes. on Saturday, December 10, 2005. professor of pharmaceutical sciences, programs with the Wilkes brand. Iraqi Freedom mission. On that University's mission, goals, and objec­ by creating initiatives, including • Create population-based regional The flag was flown on an Operation 2 Gallagher Elected Alumni Association President Since Colleen Gries Gallagher’s election samc amount The committees currently in place Going forward, the plan will pro­ reflect the By-Laws design—10 stand­ vide the framework for identifying ing committees and, at present, desired outcomes and next steps. another three “ad hoc” committees Specific deliverables will emerge as were selected as faculty representatives to the Board. If you are interested in participating as a member of any of these commit­ focused on specific programmatic committees move forward and own­ tees, please notify the alumni office: needs (Communications, Scholarship, ership is identified. Subject-matter ahrmni@tvilfccs.edu or Alumni and Technolog}'). While most of the experts from the campus community ■Association President Colleen chairs arc Alumni Board members, are integrated as appropriate in order G allagher: cmgalktghcr 01@aol.com. 3 �associat2 .news Alumni Association 2005 - 2006 Leadership CcGerai Gnes i Si ytx-ir V. O’rdorce Scrcraons Bridgewares. N} J ? I Gkfczksx.1 Ferae Vezra Eexcra FL *— ■ - ■ r.- ra-CSraisrazthmet rrarc AicrPrcsdca fl George ^Et.' fl Pawfesh'S.TO ? BfJH Cera—icee Chair FuEic ReLzzns Vke Gs=n±y Grararr — Hzirazz ChesrarraCT ES E-raras Arararaszzaea Srarad Vhz rramrara “rzsrczz: and Inrestra Gnrara Era~."ra Execraive M-SrTBmk David R- Care}’ =3 rWr Technology Task Force MraLiger Electrical oc Software EngineeringMissiles & Hre Lockheed Mrarcn MFC Adjunct Professor of Ezginecring and Pfaysrcs Wilkes Urivcar Wilkes-Bure. FA atrcy'd@‘'"Jkes.edu ES>5 Electrical Engineering r "—1 1TfT.se Schaal Cesare 77 [Trustee - Chair [>' v 1^1 Communkanons Wx ■ Task Force] Fresceni and CEO Blue Cross of NEFA Moose. FA 18507 Cesareebcnepa-com ES Accounting f • Kay E. Coskey ’So [ Communications Task Force ■ Euriizgrane, CA kkoskey’@e2rthiinkjiti ES Nursing Fred R. Demedh'ol Hom-voming Committee Chair. Vice Chair Ccsmunicauons Director of Operations i Northrup Grairanon LA r . ra.zz: Mission Systems EchV b=njMowing] cSFzsiderare Ldir flf.Jfl John E PuHo K Re-.'-~ Crarazraee Chair HL. -W Vkc Prcsrarai:£r •-ktxra." Mztager Gesex Crapc-rairan Cratxmdraz FA T^-^^erarxrarp oom iArazrarcxs Lra—> Erabera Gst&xrie 72 -Lzzrcz- Scvxe» < rrararara- Chrar 'enz-m Cemmcnicatirrais 3a»ci ma csnLulrgVrnzorc c.o Char.nBy. VA £red.demecb@ngccoin EA Biology f Glen C B. Flack 73 [ Homecoming] Yates S^n Company Inc. Ddran. NJ hondaxVK5hvun3il.com BA Psycholog; Bridget Giunia ’05 i Undergraduate .Alumni •W. * Relations Chair, ■------ ’; I lomccoming] Office of the Mayor. Wilkes-Barre Dallas. FA giunLabe~uilkes.edu LA Communications ,——| G.Garfidd Junes 72 flX)?fl [Colonels Club. ■jAjB Mcntonng] Director of ' I Corporate Sales 6r National Accounts In Touch Health Shavertown. PA ggjones@epLX.net BS Business Administration i—y i Clayton J. fc,J I Karambelas M1) j’[Chapter Development] L \ Retired CEO GK. Coffee Co. Kir.zson. PA ckraam214@3oi.com BSBusiness Administration Heather TahanKeegan'00 Chapter Development Chair Ml Arlington, NJ tahanhf@hotmail.com BA Elementary Education BA Earth Sr Environmental Science I—~ ; ■ vf I | Daniel Klem'bS ' [Trustee, Nominating] Allentown, PA 'M * Professor of Biology Muhlenberg College klem@muhicnbcrg.cdu BA Biology Rosemary LaFratte ’93. "97 ]Homccoming] Regional Sales Representative Allergan. Inc. Fony Fon, PA 18704 pnuica93@idcIphia.ncL ea History MEA Marketing L ? William J. Layo 01 (Technology Task Force] Contract --1 Compliance Officer -■ Clurlic E Jackson '51 [Colonels Club, Ancestral Colonels] Retired, Schoo! District <>! Philadelphia 1-anghomc, FA BS Social Science Ronald N. Miller |Chapter Development. Golden Colonels, Mcntoringl Curriculum Development Manager - Insiructional Designer ESI-lntcmaU’onal Woodbridge, VA rmillcr@csi-inil.com BS Computer Information Systems ACS Memphis, TN byowj@uilkes.edu BA Bus Administration Ashley McBrcarty '06 lUndergraduatc Alumni Relations] SAA President radraam6h.ilkn.niu William IL Miller'81 [TrusteeDevelopment]— New York, NY 10023-2512 bill.millcr.nyc@gmail.com BS Business Administration Ali E. Qureshi '9b [Technology Task Force] Web Systems Branch Manager US House of Representatives Ashburn, VA ali.qureshi@mail.house.gov BS Environmental Engineering Steven Roth '84 [Alumni Sendees] Attomey/Partner Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald LLP Shavertown. PA sroth@ijghw.com BA Business Administration e Andrew J). Srainberg-^ mndovradm,. A't'raniRc^ Student 1 Government President sttinbad@wilkes.edu Margery f. Lfberg‘69 Kingston, pa 18704-5806 vuufyaaoUon UhJ j-fel EaiiMhJbrCZ ASsociATiohinews iving Room. Standing, from left to right: Steven L. Bailc 1' ley Boston-area alumni gathered < at The Livir J.J '79, Martin Williams, Thomas Ralston '80, John Ralston '79, Michael Mattern '04, Bill Behm, J. Judy Sullivan '93, Helen Ralston '52, Linda O'Sullivan '7( 76. Fadden '99. Seated: Paul Adams '77, Ji *72. Sandra Carroll, George Ralston, Laura Cardinale ( BA History l Stephanie dfl . A'ictor ’06 y ) [Communications Task Force] 1-i“1 Senior Cbss President victorsl@wilkes.edu Jodi Viscomi ‘05 [Alumni Sendees] Graduate Student Wilkes University Phillipsburg, nj viscomjl@uilkes.edu BA Elementary Education John Wanella ’84 Development Chair Physician Sapphire Emergency Medicine Forty Fort. Pa wartd@aoLcom BS Biology Philadelphia and Boston Alumni Reunite On November 1,2005, Wilkes University ics from alumni and guests. After the George Ralston, wife Helen ’52, and hosted its first event in Philadelphia in educational tour, guests attended a Vice President for Student Affairs Paul more than three years at the National cocktail reception. Adams ’77 had an opportunity to catch Constitution Center at Independence “Everyone had a great time, and up with each other at a reception. Alumni had a wonderful time min­ Mall to create a sense of community each alumnus told a special story among alumni in the Philadelphia region. about Wilkes. I’m glad we are starting gling with old friends and making “The Alumni Office hasn’t been on these wonderful traditions again,” said new ones. Each alumnus had a fond the road in many years, and I can’t Charlie Jackson ’51, Alumni Association memory of Wilkes and was excited to wait to start meeting the alumni I’ve Board member and guest host. become involved with the next Boston heard so much about,” said Sandra If you’re in the Philadelphia area event. Dean Ralston and Dr. Adams Sarno Carroll, Executive Director of and would like to attend upcoming regaled the group with stories and Alumni Sendees. events, email: alumni@ivilbes.edu shared their affection for Wilkes. Dr. Kyle Kreider, assistant profes­ sor of political science, started off or call 1.800.WILKES-U ext. 4134. On October 20, 2005, the Wilkes “This was our first trip to Boston in many years, and I think it was very the event with a tour of the center. A University alumni & development staff JohnJ. Serafin specialist in Constitutional Law and and many Boston-area alumni braved '90, VS the Politics of Poverty and Race in the Boston traffic to meet downtown have ideas for Wilkes events, please American Life, Kreider answered a at The Living Room. While in the city, email alumni@wilkes.edu. Ill wide array of questions on those top- alumni and guest hosts Dean Emeritus Affinity Committee Chair [Homecoming] Business Development Team Leader Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania West Pittston, PA John5crafin@Ciiizcnsbank.com BS Accounting MBA Matthew J. Sowcik ’00 Chair Mentoring [Homecoming] Personal/ Professional Development Coordinator The Sidhu School of Business Wilkes University Kingston, FA sowcikm@wilkcs.edu ILA Psychology Louis F. Stick ’55 < oloncls Club Chair Retired, Scars Roebuck 6c Co. Wheaton. Il lunonw@yalun» com BS Business Administration successful,” said Sandra Carroll. If you live in the Boston area and Travel Opportunities with the Wilkes University Alumni Association Wilkes University Presents an ping, sightseeing, and dining. Cost is leam aboui the spirit and history of the Alpine Christinas! S 1,950 based on double occupancy and Chinese culture. Departure Date: November 30, 2006 includes trip insurance and taxes. A 7 days $250 deposit is required to reserve your offers you all the advantages of group spot. Reservations will be on a first travel and the flexibility to be on come first served basis. your own. The cost is $1,710 based Celebrate the holiday season with the Wilkes University Alumni Association, This one-of-a-kind trip once again on double occupancy and includes Alpine-style. Spend slx nights in the Beijing City Stay taxes. Travel insurance is available heart of Austria and explore the Christ­ Departure Date: March 13, 2007 but is not included. A $250 deposit mas markets of Austria and southern 8 days is required to reserve your spot, and Bavaria. The Alps provide a picture- Next year, join die Alumni Association seats will fill up quickly! postcard setting for holiday travel on a fascinating trip to Beijing, China, through Europe’s winter wonderland. home to such historic structures as the 1-800-WUKESU ext. 4134 for more Forbidden City, the elegant Summer information. This unique trip offers all the advan­ tages of group travel plus the freedom Palace, and Tiananmen Square. Become to pursue personal interests—shop­ acquainted with this fabled spot and Contact the alumni office today at 5 �ONcampus New York Governor George Pataki Delivers Kirby Lecture New York Governor George E. Pataki presented the Allan P. Kirby Lecture in Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship on November 3rd to a crowd of 500 in the Darte Center. In his presentation, Governor Pataki addressed the “National Cry for Political Leadership” and spoke about his experiences as a key leader during the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Pataki also sent a strong message to budding entrepreneurs and business leaders to help develop the technologies that will reduce the country's reliance on foreign oil and outlined a role for govern­ ment in that process. “Government’s role is to empower the individual, empower the dreamer, and empower the entrepreneur with the opportunities to make dial dream come true,” he said. Governor Pataki is the first Republican-Conservative chief executive in New York state history and is currently serving his third and final term in office. During his twelve years in office, he enacted stiffer penal­ ties and “no parole” for violent offenders. He also restored the death penalty and ended parole for first-time violent felons. Governor Pataki recently chronicled his political life in his book, Pataki: An Autobiography. Colin Powell Speaks at Forum N ZECEVEER 6.2005, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE GENERAL COUN POWELL (USA) RET. delivered a lecture about leadership and taking charge to a sold-out crowd ■ of 1.800 at the EM. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts. Jf General Powells speech was sponsored by the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership as part of the schools Outstanding Leaders Forum. Genera! Powells inspiring and candid talk about leadership, the importance of mentorship, global relationships he established as Secretary of State, and anecdotes about retirement prompted two standing ovations. Prior to the event. General Powell attended a special reception and dinner xvith Wilkes University alumni, staff, students, trustees, and members of the business community The event helped raise more than SI00.000 for Sidhu School student scholarships. g Wilkes Offers New Graduate Degree in Engineering Wilkes will now offer a Master of Science in Engineering Operations Strategy - EOS \ a new graduate program uniquely configured for the needs of industry that prepares engineers and ezglrxenr.g managers lor leadership growth. The EOS curriculum empha­ sizes decision processes, systems 6 because they have the option to pursue the EOS degree, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), or both. A common core of requirements leverages the leadership development strengths available at tlie Sidhu School of Business and Leadership. The program was designed at the request of Wilkes University Engineerings industrial partners and continues Wilkes’ historic commitment to meeting the economic development and educational needs of Northeastern Pennsylvania. modeling, uncertainty analysis, and risk assessment. Graduates will be able to address and communicate the growing complexities of organizational perfor­ mance and decision processes as they assume leadership roles in production flow, logistics, demand forecasting, proj­ ect planning, and quality improvement. Entering students enjoy a curricular strength and flexibility unique lu Wilkes New Program in Integrative Media Becomes Latest Interdisciplinary Major A new interdisciplinary major in integrative media is the latest under­ graduate program at Wilkes. Integrative media is a cohesive, educational experience that blends a solid design and information technology core integrative media majors will spend much of their time in a new 20 x 30 foot tech lab complete with sophisticated computers and compositing, editing, sound, and video equipment. curriculum with the choice of one or more required minors in art, com­ munication studies, computer science, English, business, or entrepreneurship. The major prepares students for careers in feature film, broadcast, independent production, and interactive and cor­ porate environments. “The integrative media major will help bring a new level of information technology education to Wilkes University and the region,” said Eric Ruggiero, director of integra- tive media. “We are creating something very special that will provide a needed talent base for regional and national industries.” Students will learn how the creative process functions in the busi­ ness and corporate world and work creatively solving real world production problems in a deadline-oriented, highend studio environment. The training ground for integrative media students is a new 20 x 30 foot tech lab in Breiseth Hall, complete with seven PowerMac G5 dual processor visualization computers, diree PC dual processor graphics workstations, and sophisticated com­ positing, editing, sound, interactive, and video equipment. Wilkes Selected for National Congress to Campus Program Wilkes recently hosted two former members of Congress for a series of forums and discussions with stu­ dents and faculty about the realities of American government and politics and the importance of bipartisan coop­ eration. Jim Bilbray (D-NV) and Nick Smidi (R-Ml) spent two days on cam­ pus as part of the Congress to Campus program, a partnership between the Stennis Center for Public Sendee, the Center for Democracy and Citizenship (CDC) at the Council for Excellence in Government, and the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress. The Congressmen spoke to a variety of classes including mass media law, inter­ national law, organizational behavior, and solid waste management. The Congressmen also met with members of the Young Democrats and Young Republicans campus clubs and sat for an interview on Wilkes Today, a weekly campus television show produced by students in the communication studies department. Wilkes was one of only 12 colleges and universities in the country selected as a site for participation in the program this fall. �c.\campus i Marlon James poses with author Morris Church Mailer. Graduate Student Embarks on National Book Tour Marlon James, a graduate student in the University's masters in creative writ­ ing program, recently began a 4O-date national tour to promote his fust novel, John Crows Devil. released by New York City's Akaschic Books. His liter­ ary tour includes stops in Washington, D.C.. Atlanta. Chicago, Cleveland, West Hollywood, and Seattle. Set in 1957, John Crows Devil is a tale of a biblical struggle between a drunken preacher and a handsome and brash minister with fire-and-brimstone persuasion, who are at war for the soul of the remote Jamaican village of Gibbeah. The 226-page book deals with religious mania and righteousness, sexual obses­ sion and the eternal fight between good and evil. While James alreadv had John Crow's Devil written prior to beginning at Wilkes. creative writing program director Dr. Bonnie Culver says she is anticipating a second work. "We expect his second novel submitted as his masters thesis to be even more impressve. she said. James. 35, of Kingston. Jamaica, is a member of the inaugural in creative writing class and the first student in the program to strike a publishing deal. He holds a graduate assistantship an editorial assistant for literary and art magazine Pruvincctow n 8 Pharmacy Students, Faculty, and Alumni Present at National Conference A record number of Wilkes University pharmacy’ faculty, students, and alumni including Dr. Jason Kotsko, Pharm.D. ■04 presented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Meeting in San Francisco, California in October. Kotsko and Dr. Judy Kristeller, assistant professor of pharmacy’ practice, gave a podium presentation on their pilot study, “The Effects of Oxandrolone on Nutritional Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients.” Oxandrolone is a medica­ tion classified as an “anabolic steroid,” which promotes weight gain and mus­ cle growth in patients who have lost weight as a result of chronic infection, oNcampus Standi top of Lombard Street are from left: Haley Papps, '06; Dr. Scott Ba|e-ta Pharm.D. '00, assistant professor of pharm practice; Dr. Edward Foote; Dr. Judy Kri-tPn^V and Jonathan Ritter, '06. " r’ surgery, or severe trauma. Kotsko began the research while a student at Wilkes under the supervision of Dr. Edward Foote, associate professor and chair of the pharmacy practice department. ! "Wilkes Blue" Places at Regional Programming Competition A team of math and computer sci­ ence majors took drird place at the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Mid-Atlantic Regional Programming contest, held recently on the Wilkes campus. More than 160 teams from colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia competed in rhe annual event. The competing teams solved problems in simulation, artificial intel­ ligence, and discrete structures by writing a computer program. Members of the “Wilkes Blue” team included juniors Joseph Wilde and John Mishanski and senior Richard J. Kern. Dr. Anthony Kapolka, professor of mathematics, served as the team coach. Assistant professor of computer science Matthew J. Zukoski served as site coor­ dinator for the ACM contest. The ACM collegiate programming contest, spon­ sored by IBM, is in its 25th year. The international scientific and educational organization is dedicated to advancing the arts, sciences, and applications of information technology. Ill I Wilkes University recently honored five alumnii physicians for exemi mplary leadership and service to their healthcare professions, communities,, and University. Each :h honoree represents repr excellence in health sciences and premedical educatic ion from the University's first five decades, 1930s through 1970s. I Team "Wilkes Blue" included: Joe Wilde (seated), John Mishanski, far left, and Richard Kern. Dr. Matthew Zukoski, center, served as site coordinator. Pictured from left are: Eileen Sharp, coordinator for Health Sciences Professional Programs; Lori Ann O'Malia, accepting the award on behalf of her uncle. Dr. George Hudock '50; Lou de Robertis, accepting the award on behalf of his aunt. Dr. Catherine DeAngelis '65; Dr. Doris Bartuska '49, Wilkes President Tim Gilmour, Dr. Dan Kopen '70. Row One: Angela Parcheman, Laura Heller, Laurene Carlin, Amanda Hendricks, Leah Harvey, and Maureen Eneanya. Row Two: Amos Odeleye, Kelly Rackham, Karen Kozich, Laura Gerth, Olasunkanmi Lawai, Devida Staten, and Meredith Han. Arts and was the recipient of the Norris Church Mailer Fellowship in Creative Writing, a 51.000 award given in honor of the novelist wife of legendary American writer Norman Mailer. Marlonjames speaks in your car like the hot Jamaican wind, and you don’t know if the voice is an angel or a devil. Maybe it's both.’’ said Mrs. Mailer in a statement given at the awards ceremony. The creative writing program is an online, low-residency program with tracks in poetry, screen writing, playwriting, fiction, and cre­ ative non-fiction. Nursing Students Take Medical Oath At a recent ceremony, 13 professional nursing students took their medical oaths by signing the nursing code of ethics. The students received their white lab coats and began their first clinical nursing assignments at area healthcare facilities. Students in the University’s professional nursing pro­ gram take pan in four areas of clinical experience before earning their master of science in nursing. Scholarship Recipients and Donors Honored at Luncheon Nearly 200 scholarship donors and Venzel ’54 Memorial Scholarship student recipients gathered in the Henry was established by a bequest of Student Center ballroom on November Mr. and Mrs. Venzel. 17th for the annual Scholarship Donors • The KPMG/John R. Miller Scholar­ Luncheon. The event provides an ship was established by KPMG tn opportunity for students to meet and 2005 to honor Wilkes Trustee John R. Miller ’68 and thank him for his thank the donors of their scholarships. The first recipients of two new scholar­ 30 years of service. ships were honored, and President Tim • The William H. and Ruth W. Young Scholarship was established through Gilmour announced the establishment of four newly endowed scholarships: a bequest. • The Muriel S. Follmer Scholarship More than 150 scholarships arc was established in her memory available to Wilkes students on the basis of their scholarly achievement by husband Dr. Don Follmer ’50. • The Dorothy G. and Edward and community service. 0 The first recipient of the Charles Mattei, P.E. Scholarship Fund is Rebecca Cahmer ’06 (center), an environmental engineering major from Sabillasville, Maryland. Pictured with Rebecca are Dwssna Mattei '7S (left), wife of the Into Chuck Mattei. end Janet Mattei (right), mother of ths late Chuck Mattei. 9 �wiLKEsinternational wiLKEsinternational Students Provide Translation and Interpreting Services for Area Agencies A Taste of the Real World BY DONNA TALARICO '06 AND MEAGAN BROWN '06 BY DONNA TALARICO '06 HIS YEAR, MANY STUDENTS ■■Mi ACH FALL SEMESTER, WILKES University students enrolled in a Non-Iiterary Translation i class put their skills to work for area non-profit agencies that require translation of marketing materials, information brochures, and applications for a growing number of Spanish-speaking clients. The class, under the leadership of Wilkes professor and study-abroad coordinator Dr. Paola Bianco, translates mosdy written docu­ ments for agencies including the Cancer Center of Wyoming Valley; Community Counseling Sendees. Women to Women, Luzerne County Housing Authority, and Interfaith Clinic “This course serves the community by proriding much-needed bilingual personnel and helps non-profit organ­ izations with the increasing Hispanic clientele and patients,” said Bianco. “At the same time, by translating doc­ uments. students use practical Spanish in real-life situations.” Bianco assigns an agency’ to stu­ dents based on their majors, which range from pharmacy to pre-law. Senior psychology’ and Spanish majorJason Davenport is translating a benefit summary’ for Community Counseling Services. Pharmacy' and Spanish majors Jennifer Compton and Emily Vescovi are working with the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO) to provide inter­ preting services and translate medical histories and applications. | 10 __ ' Dr. Paola Bianco, associate professor and study-abroad coordinator, guides pharmacy and Spanish major Emily Vescovi as she translates medical literature. “This class gives us the opportunity to improve our skills in order to help die Spanish community better communicate in society,” said Vescovi. “The class is especially helpful since Dr. Bianco directs the focus towards our specific area of study. Considering that I'm a pharmacy' major, I’ve had the opportunity to trans­ late for the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute as well as a free health clinic.” “We could leam from books every day, but we wouldn’t be learning near­ ly as much,” said Jennifer Compton, a pharmacy and Spanish major. “This class has taught me not only' to manipulate sentences so that they' will make sense to a Spanish-speaking person, but also how great of a need there is for Spanish translation in the public. The work I have done with medical documents will help the patients and and faculty are venturing beyond Breiseth Hall and the Stark Learning Center to class­ rooms abroad. As an alternative to a 'typical’ spring break, students will embark on a threecredit study tour to Rome and Tunisia in March, coordinated by Dr. Jim Merryman, professor of anthropology’’. “When we travel, the Mediterranean will be nice. It has beautiful beaches, you can get sun, and see the exotic qualities of North Africa,” he said. Merryman would know. He spent many years living in Africa. “I spent eight years in Kenya and four years in Somalia and Tanzania, and 1 have traveled to fifteen countries,” said Merryman, who credits the Peace Corps with his first chance to travel abroad. Students will visit Pompeii and Capri and even study Roman ruins and andiropological artifacts within the Vatican. Tunisia, which is located in North Africa, also offers exotic and educational qualities. “North Africa is more Middle Eastern. They speak Arabic. It is very' safe and very hospitable. I hope to promote an understanding of Arabs and Muslims,” said Merryman. Also over spring break, 50 students in Dr. Waghia Taylor’s International Business Experience class will head to Italy, Spain, France, and Monaco. Taylor offers courses every spring semester, and each trip has a new theme. “This lime, the theme is international Students visited London over the holiday break as part of an interdisciplinary course. The History of Communication. - Dr. Merryman poses with n group of Masai school children in Kenya. business on the Mediterranean coast,” she said. Next year a trip to Hungary, Austria, die Czech Republic, and Germany is already slated. Over intersession, 12 Wilkes stu­ dents visited London for a three-credit interdisciplinary course, “The History' of Communication.” Dr. John Hepp, associate professor of history; and Dr. Mark Stine, chair of the commu­ nication studies department, orga­ nized the trip, which took students to many sites in London including media-oriented museums, plus The Guardian newspaper and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Ill healthcare team.” 11 �spoRTspage spoRTspage Athletes Shine in Fall Sports Season Wilkes Basketball: The Beginnings BY ERIN SWEENEY M’07 BY HAROLD COX ■■■■■■ HE FALL 2005 SPORTS SEASON ASKETBALL HAS THE DISTINCTION proved to be a very ■ successful one for Wilkes j ■ Universit}’ athletic teams. Five B of being the oldest intercol- Letterman’s Club, sang in the Glee Club, and acted in theatrical productions. legiate sport at Wilkes and J its predecessor, Bucknell Thomas became the basketball coach. He of six fall squads earned post­ University Junior College 1996 at the age of 81. remained at BUJC as physical education The first sport Wilkes reentered in intercollegiate competition after World season playoff berths, with two of those (BUJC). The first team was organized in director and basketball coach until April War II was basketball. It fielded a team teams reaching the NCAA Playoffs. the winter of 1933-1934, shortly after the 1942, when intercollegiate sports were in January 1945, even though the war founding of BUJC. With the exception suspended, and became physical educa­ was still in progress, playing nearby cessful season ever, claiming their first of 1943 and 1944, when competition was tion director at the Norristown YMCA. colleges and local amateur teams. 1! I Freedom Conference Championship suspended because of World War II. and tallying an overall record of 15- BUJC and Wilkes have fielded teams for Women’s soccer had their most suc­ 4-1. The Lady Colonels went to the 72 years. NCAA Division III Championship for the first time in school history after Basketball was a logical sport with Wilkes football players celebrate after claiming the Mayor s Cup with a 36-13 win over King’s College. which to begin athletics at BUJC. In WILKES ATHLETIC FUND For many alumni, Wilkes athletics was a defining element of their years at earning the conferences automatic bid. the early 1930s, the college was a small the university. Some graduates became Colonels by being student-athletes— Additionally. Wilkes achieved their institution with a student body of less others became Colonels through active participation as fans supporting their first national ranking, climbing as high than 200 students. As nearly as can be favorite teams. Regardless of which best describes an individual, the term as loth in the National Soccer Coaches determined, the first team, captained Colonel is appropriate Association poll. by John Swengel, had only eight play­ Athletics continues as a significant force at Wilkes University. The drive, ers, a number unsuited for football or determination, team spirit, and focus demanded of university athletes helps baseball. turn those women and men into better students and prepares them well for The Wilkes football team opened their season with a 1-2 record, but responded with seven straight victo­ Since BUJC was a two-year college, future success in the workplace. ries to close out the regular season. its competitors were college fresh­ Their stellar performance, led by men and prep school teams. The university has organized the Wilkes Athletic Fund and is preparing to mail MAC Defensive Player of the Year team played almost any school within an informational brochure to all former university athletes. Il is hoped this Kyle Follweiler and Coach of the Year driving distance that was willing to program will provide a way for Wilkes Alumni and everyone who consid­ Frank Sheptock, earned the Colonels play, including freshman teams from ers themselves a Colonel to support athletic programming al the university. an at-large bid to the NCAA Division Colgate, Bloomsburg, West Chester, HI Championship. Wilkes ended their successful run 8-3 overall and 8-1 in \LAC play. L.embers of the Wilkes University women's soccer team celebrate after receiving the Freedom Conference championship plaque. The Lady Colonels posted a 1-0 win over Drew University in the conference title match. Womens tennis also had their With cooperation from the Athletics and Development departments, the Over the years, many alumni have come forward, offering to support and Temple. No records of the 1934 athletics at Wilkes. The Wilkes Athletic Fund is now the vehicle to wel­ team have been found. The 1935 team come these contributions. The Fund was crafted to allow overall support won six and lost seven games, with of athletics while providing designations for specific sports. An individual can support the Wilkes Athletic Fund or designate up to half of their con­ support the entire program and to help ensure there are no “orphan sports" best season in Wilkes history. The Freedom Conference semi-finals. this year was freshman forward Jaclyn its most satisfying victory likely being their defeat of the Bucknell University Lady Colonels, despite having only- Sophomore standout Steve Uhas rep­ Renner, who was named Freedom Freshman by a score of 24 to 20. Conference Rookie of the Year. Volleyball competed hard throughout most influential force in the early years. al the university. Anyone interested in supporting the Wilkes Athletic Fund can contact the season to cam an 11-17 overall A graduate of Kingston High School, he either Michele Zabriski, zabiiski@wilkcs.edu, or Addy Malatesta, record. The Lady Colonels had many entered BUJC in 1935. An active partici­ malatcst@yvilkcs.edu. strong performers, including junior pant in college affairs, he was President of the Student Council and the one senior in their lineup, fashioned resented the Wilkes soccer program as an overall record of 12-4 to set a a member of the District II Academic new school record for wins in a sea­ All-American second team. son. They also earned a Freedom The field hockey team earned a Conference playoff bid. berth in the Freedom Conference play­ Mens soccer posted a 10-7-2 over­ all record and earned a spot in the offs after finishing with a 9-10 overall 12 In his second year, while still a student, He remained a supporter of BUJC and Wilkes until his death in November record. Among the noted performers Nicole Hahn, a CoSIDA District II Aca­ Walter Thomas was probably the tribution to a specific sport. The remaining half will be used by Athletics to demic All-America first team selection. 13 �children. Weiner has been successful Solving the MS Puzzle in cukunng precursor cells whose job his interest in neurology was sparked treat heart disease using a patient’s own Research. His research is based on a rosis. . .a way of helping the heart heal One such alumnus is Dr. Leslie P in the body may be to prevent scarring by research he helped with as a Wilkes stem cells. Current treatments for heart recent crucial discovery that the hean itself.. .revolutionary semiconductors Weiner '57, w’ho is leading a team and protect against degeneration. undergraduate in the 1950s. In medical disease are mainly drug-based. When contains its own reservoir of stem that affecl die electronic devices we of researchers at the Keck School of school at the University of Cincinnati, the drugs don’t work, die patient often cells. “Presumably, they're there to use every day... a breast cancer screen­ Medicine of the Universit}' of Southern on finding out why MS symptoms he wrote his thesis on the genetics of ends up needing a heart transplant or replace a normal amount of wear and ing test These are some of the poten­ California. Weiner is retired chair of usually lessen during pregnancy and multiple sclerosis; the topic has been an external heart pump. “Our goal is tear in the hean,” said Marban. In tial outcomes of research being carried the Department of Neurology current relapse after a woman gives birth. a focus ever since. “I’ve spent most to make heart transplants obsolete,” patients with hean disease, however, out by scientists and engineers who professor of neurolog}' and microbi­ Preliminary experiments indicate that of my career looking at viruses and Marban said. In 2004, 2,016 heart trans­ Marban suggests that perhaps the cells credit Wilkes University with provid­ olog}', and researcher at the Leslie R a family of MS-friendly immune cells, immune reactions,” he said. plants were performed in die United either cannot keep up with the work ing the foundation for their success. Weiner Neurological Care and Research known as regulatory T-cells, is mobi­ States, while thousands more patients needed to repair the hean or they are Center—named in his honor. lized during pregnancy, and research­ Repairing the Heart awaited donor hearts, the American not located in the right place. ers are trying to discover what causes Dr. Eduardo Marban ’74 also credits Heart Association reported. that mobilization. Wilkes with preparing him for the New treatments for multiple scle­ “At Wilkes, we are able to offer our students world-class research experi­ ence in their undergraduate years into the causes of multiple sclerosis Recently featured in a Newsweek The researchers team figured out how’ to harvest hean stem cells dur­ diat is unmatched by our research and developing treatments that hold future. “My education and training at article on heart research, Marban is a ing a simple 15-minute biopsy and university competitors,” said Provost promise for the 350,000 to 500,000 peo­ tify factors that could tell physicians Wilkes most definitely set me up for professor of cardiology' and the chief grow them in a lab until several mil­ Maravene Loeschke. ple in the United States who have been when patients might be susceptible to success in academic medicine.” To of cardiology' at The Johns Hopkins lion are available. The cells are then diagnosed with MS, as reported by the MS. The theory is that the MS patients Marban, research means die possibility University School of Medicine, as well reintroduced into the damaged area Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. body cannot tell the difference between of preventing thousands of deaths from as director of the Donald W. Reynolds of the patients heart. Whether the a foreign protein (such as a virus) heart disease. He is researching ways to Center for Cardiovascular Clinical cells will heal the heart is a "leap of Prominent alumna Catherine DeAngelis ‘65. editor-in-chief of theJournal oj the American Medical According to Weiner, the DNA of A dtird project is an attempt to iden­ Association, agrees. "The role that Wilkes stem cells may hold the key to curing can play is to stimulate and inspire stu­ MS, which is thought to be an auto­ and the body’s own protein. Weiner’s researchers are establishing which viral dents to be interested in research...so immune disease affecting the central proteins are dominant in a given MS they can know what a research career patient and then comparing them to can mean,” said DeAngelis, who is nervous system, “We think MS is what we call a complex genetic disease," he responsible forjudging the research of explained. "There’s a genetic predispo­ members. “We may be able to predict her peers and publishing the best of it in sition toward it...and then something happens to trigger it." who will get the disease and what infec­ the world’s most widely circulated and respected scientific medical journal. "The faculty-student mentoring experience at Wilkes lends itself to a level ol research that is unusual at 14 Dr. Weiner and his team are delving Another of Weiner’s studies focuses those of the patient’s healthy family ing the possibility of repairing the tious factors result in its worsening, and modulate these,” Weiner noted. Weiner, who was pan of the medical nervous system through stem cell transplants. The researchers have been team that diagnosed former President Reagan with Alzheimer’s disease, said Currently, Weiner's team is explor­ "Our goal is to make heart transplants obsolete." Dr- Lo.ll, p. vValner ’57 �covERstory Amy Drobish '04 □robish Recruited as DNA Study Coordinator Last year, Amy Drobish 04 was recruited by breast cancer researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill interested in the research techniques she learned as an undergraduate at Wilkes. Drobish is study coordinator for a UNC team researching DNA repair genes in women with and without breast cancer. “Anytime your body makes new cells, your DNA gets copied," explained Drobish. “Sometimes there are mistakes in those cells, and the DNA repair genes fix those mistakes.” According to Drobish, if research finds that women with breast cancer have more repair genes in their blood than women without breast cancer, that information might be used to cre­ ate a breast cancer screening test Armed with that knowledge, doctors would be able to closely monitor their patients, making early detection more likely. In 2005 alone, 211,240 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in American women, according to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. “Psychology is more research-based than most people realize,” said Debbie Tindell, associate professor of psychology; who worked with Drobish at Wilkes. “Her undergraduate work prepared her extremely well for the important work she is doing now. ’ Wilkes psy chology students are given many opportunities to become actively involved in faculty research, Tindell explained, and students make formal a presentation of their findings during their capstone experience Drobish hopes to continue in breast cancer research even after the study is completed, perhaps becoming certified as a clinical research associate. 16 faith.” Marban said. However, studies with mice have proven promising in restoring function after heart attacks. Research is moving to larger animals, with the prospect of human studies by the end of 2006. "What is exciting is the possibility of using cells that are a perfect genetic match,” said Marban, who has been conducting stem cell research for five years. Ethical issues are avoided since the cells can only grow into heart tis­ sue and no embryos are destroyed to get the cells. His previous research has included genetically engineered ver­ sions of stem cells. Although Marban studied math­ ematics at Wilkes, he always knew he wanted to go into medicine. He went on to Yale University, where he entered a joint M.DTPh.D. program to earn his M.D. as well as a doctorate in physiolo­ gy. “This is a very quantitative field, so More Power Christopher B. Kocon '85, M’90 is try­ ing to give cell phones a longer charge without sacrificing their compact size. “Everybody wants everything smaller but still functional,” he said of the country's 182 million cell phone subscribers. “It is semiconductors that make those devices efficient.” Kocon is senior manager for U.S. research and development for Fairchild Semiconductor in Mountaintop, PA. His research focuses on power management—develop­ ing semiconductors that manage the power of cell phones, MP3 players, video games, and home electron­ ics devices. Kocon’s semiconductors manage battery power by figuring out which options on a cell phone or other device are not being used at the moment and switching them off. “We love cell phones with a lot of options, hut we hardly ever use some of them,” he explained. semiconductors to be able to manage thousands of amps of power and be thermally stable. In a hybrid car, for example, the electrical system needs enough power to actually move the vehicle, as well as manage everything from brakes to air conditioning. “With each generation of cars, there are more and more systems being added that are electrical,” he said. “There’s a continu­ ous need to improve the semiconduc­ tors and chips.” So far, Kocon holds 22 patents, with another five or so in the works. “Most of my patent work is in finding the newest ideas and new generation of chips,” he said. “If you stop innovating, your business will die. There needs to be a continuous flow of new ideas.” As a Wilkes undergraduate, Kocon was able to spark his future career in research through his year-long senior project. “The nice thing about Wilkes is it’s not a larger school, so they’re doing their project.” For the past 10 years, Kocon has been helping future researchers get started. An adjunct professor at Wilkes, he is teaching students about nanoelectronics and computer simulation. “Its impossible to do leading-edge research without using simulators,” he said. “Its students' introduction to the world.” Preparing the Next Generation According to Dr. Locschke. Wilkes’ provost, die universit)' will continue to expand its faculty-student mentoring through growth in its undergraduate research programs. "Its so exciting to sec a professor and a student looking at DNA in a lab together," she said. "We arc literally preparing the next genera­ tion of researchers, people who will surely make a difference, no matter what field they choose to pursue." II 1 �spoiiight From left. Bill ToothiH, Joe Wilde, Aaron HoIIenback, and Dr. Sid Halsor, Professor of GeoEnvironmental Science and Engineering, on the summit of Avalanche Peak in the Absaroka Mountain Range. The climb marks the end of a successful research trip. Uncovering the Caldera BY TOM VENESKY ■ OE WILDE HAD GONE NEARLY TWO ■ days without sleep, yet the ■ thought of what lay beneath his feet was more than enough to keep him lucid. The Wilkes University junior had been chosen to help research a geological phenomena called a “super volcano,” or caldera, which is the largest type of volcano in the world. And of all plac­ es, the caldera that kept Wilde awake was not in some tropical locale, but in the wilds of Wyoming. Wilde, who is a dual major in com­ puter science and math, accompanied Wilkes professors Sid Halsor and Bill Toothill for the unique opportunity to research the caldera in Yellowstone National Park last summer. Wilkes is one of a handful of universities from across the country' invited to partici­ pate in the research. 18 The Yellowstone caldera is actually a large crater, 31 miles across, formed from the accumulation of thousands of years of volcanic material. The caldera erupts roughly every 600,000 years, and the last eruption was 630,000 years ago, according to Halsor. The research teams monitored the ground for millimeters of movement. It’s a trip that Halsor and Toothill have been making annually since 1999. “As a geologist, you couldn’t ask for a better field site to work in than Yellowstone,’’ Halsor said. “The research is a blend of high-end tech­ nology and standard field geology. It’s very rewarding." And very beneficial to the lucky students who accompany Halsor and ToothiH. Before heading out to Yellowstone, Wilde spent hours conduct­ ing geologic research and using high-pre- cision GPS equipment. He assisted Halsor and Toothill with packing the eight cases of expensive GPS equipment to be shipped to Wyoming ahead of time. At the park, Wilde and students from other universities were respon­ sible for monitoring eight research sta­ tions spread out across 50 miles of the caldera. The data had to be collected in a two-day window, which made for a hectic time for Wilde. “We drove back and forth to the stations constantly for 48 hours; it was tough," Wilde said. “There was a sense of urgency because the data had to be collected in that two-day period." But amid the bustling pace, Wilde came away with a multitude of new­ found skills. “Working with the high-end GPS equipment really expanded my knowl­ edge on certain survey technologies,” he said. “I also learned a lot about data processing and gained a lot of handson experience in the field. “It made me realize how busy and exact this work has to be.” The GPS equipment used by Wilkes is different from com­ mercial GPS units in that it can pin­ point a location within centimeters. Commercial GPS units are accurate within several meters, Halsor said. “There are very few institutions with this sophisticated GPS technol­ ogy in their undergraduate programs,” Halsor said. While the experience gives the stu­ dents valuable skills and experience, it also provides Halsor and ToothiH with a unique research opportunity. “It allows us to keep up with the technol­ ogy and applications,” ToothiH said. “I have focused on GPS technology for 12 years, and Sid has expertise in geol­ ogy, so the caldera research puts us in a position to combine our talents and contribute our findings to the national archive for future work.” While a caldera eruption would be catastrophic, Halsor said it’s unlikely that an eruption of this scale will occur in our lifetime. But as the years of research progress, Halsor and ToothiH say they are get­ ting closer to understanding the back­ ground behavior of the caldera system. It takes years to uncover meaningful trends of activity in a large scale data set. We’ve got a good foundation of data now, and we expect to gain greater insight as we build upon and further analyze our data. As long as we can manage the complex logistics, we 11 be going back every year." Il I Wilkes student Joe Wilde (kneeling) works alongside Eastern Illinois University student Levi Allbaugh to set up the GPS units in the network. • NsnDatcn Zl 2005 Yellowstone Caldera Survey HULL - r s \ NEZP Old Faithful MEER SHOS . V-- I k—saj "I °l ' Z 7 r A YcUcwxtOMlake.*' 1 ’ \x —* (»l4^;en,ent volconic i”uP,,“' 0 CoL. Js Yellowstone National Park \ THER Caldera Boundary Uplift I______ Subsidence I HARL LEW Horizontal Ground Movement Vector 0 10 . 20 Mi’itnetera Map Scale 0 3 6 ..L.x 9 12 Miles | GPSS 511rvi,v. The location symbols. toother with the vectors “ 2004 2005' 19 �notes 1950 Martin Blake received the 2005 Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He is the longtime director of scouting for the NBA. Dr. Don C. Follnicr recently endowed a scholarship to Wilkes in memory of his wife, Muriel S. Follmer. Dr. Follmer is the medical director at White Deer Run in Blue Mountain, Pa. He resides in Bethlehem, Pa. Lester S. Gross celebrated his 50th year of ordained ministry and his 59th wedding anniversary with his wife, Irene. The Grosses founded three congregations and a childcare center in Louisville, Ky They reside in Louisville, Ky. 1959 John M. Saba, Jr. is a bible teacher and author. He resides is Livonia, Mich, with his wife, Jeanine. Mary Louise O. Onufer Viquez is a librarian with the East Orange NJ. Board of Education. She par­ ticipated as an elected delegate for an NEA Representative Assembly in Los Angeles. She and her husband, Rodolfo, reside in Colonia, N.J. 1961 BenjaminJ. Matteo was selected as the recipient of the 2005 Distinguished Public Senice Award by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He resides in Hazleton, Pa. with his wife, Josephine. 20 Patrick W. Shovlinjr. was chosen as one of two aquatic coaches for the Texas delegation for the 2006 Special Olympics National Games. He resides in Lewisville, Texas with his wife, Mar)7 Lou. The couple has four children, Panick III, Michael, Nicholas, and Matthew: 1963 Joseph Wrinkle is the Life and Health Manager for insurance agency’ Ivory, Wagner & Associates, Inc. in Pittsburgh, Pa. He resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, Phyllis. 1965 Norman Strojny retired from a career in the pharmaceutical industry as an ana­ lytical method development scientist. He and his wife, Barbara Nye, reside in Delta, Utah. Donald Ungemah retired from Johns Manville Corporation. He is vice presi­ dent of insurance, claims and litigation for MWH Global, an engineering and construction firm in Broomfield, Colo. He resides in Littleton, Colo, with his wife, Marie. 1966 Andrea (Templar) Ackerman, PhD. retired as the principal of Cutler Middle School in Mystic, Conn, after 39 years with the Groton Public Schools district. Andrea and her husband, Keith ’65, reside in Noank, Conn. Vicki (Taiz) Phelps is a second grade teacher at Prince George County Public Schools in Maryland. She was accepted into the Maryland Resident Teacher pro­ gram to train new teachers. She and her husband, David, reside in Laurel, Md. 1968 Glen Klinger is performance improve­ ment coordinator for Southeast Arizona Medical Center. He and his wife, Nancy, and their drree children, Denise, Robin, and Andrea, reside in Sierra Vista, Ariz. 1969 Robert S. Wallace II retired from Bohemia Manor High School in Chesapeake City, Md where he served as a music education teacher and band and choral director for 36 years. He is the minister of music at St. Mary Anne’s Episcopal Church in North East, Md. and co-director and accompanist at Congregation Beth Shalom in Wilmington, Del. He resides in Newark, Del. with his wife, Rosalie. in Birmingham, Ala. with her husband, Patrick B. Davis, Jr. G. GarfieldJones, Jr. is a salesman for InTouch Health Inc. One of the models he represents, the Remote Presence RP6 robot, was featured on NBC’s ER on November 3 and 10. Patricia Phillips received the 2004 Japan Institute for Social and Economic Affairs Keizai Koho Fellowship, where she studied current conditions in Japan through three perspectives: educa­ tion, economy, and culture. Patricia is employed as a grants and compliance specialist at Moorestown Township Public Schools, Moorestown, N.J. She resides in Marlton, NJ. Georgiana Cray Ban opened a studio and art school at a new arts center, Arts Yourtiverse in downtown Wilkes-Barre. David K. Thomas retired as an educator and science department chairperson after 33 years with the Hanover Area School District in Hanover Township, Pa. He resides in Shavertown, Pa. with his wife, Carol. 1971 1973 George J. Matz was appointed to the Wilkes University board of trustees. He and his wife, Jean, and their two children, Jonathan and Alexa, reside in Pinella Park, Fla. Rich Mendelsohn is a social worker for foster care agency Kair In Home Services in Sacramento, Calif. He and his wife, Suzie, celebrated 30 years of marriage. They reside in Sacramento. 1970 ExxonMobil. She has two children, Sara and Erik, and a stepson, Brandon. The couple resides in Bristow, Va. UP CLOSE: ANDRE MILLER '88 1976 Andre Miller went from being a star on Karl Bacon is the owner of Dr. Deco Consulting Services. He resides in Naugatuck, Conn, widt his wife, Jackie (Buzelli) 77. the mat to a star on screen. Miller is co-creator and host for the A&E net­ work's Random 1, a reality show about grassroots giving. Each hour-long episode takes 1977 Jackie (Buzelli) Bacon is the principal at Brooklyn Elementary School in Waterbury; Conn. She resides in Naugatuck. Conn, with her husband, Karl 76. Miller, his co-host John Chester, and their goodSamaritan team across the nation in search of random strangers in need of help, wheth­ er it is a major life change or just a nudge in the right direction. Donna Kumiega Beringer is Vice President for Customer Service Management for Wells Fargo Bank in Tempe, Ariz. She resides in Fountain Hills, Ariz. with her husband, Cory. But this is not Miller's first enter­ tainment endeavor. In the mid-1990s, he hosted Good Morning & Good Living on Baltimore NBC-affiliate WBAL-TV. While in Baltimore, he met Chester, and the pair began Karen (Szychowski Rogowicz) Dussingcr is the marketing manager at Mericle Commercial Real Estate Sendees in Wilkes-Barre. She lives in Tunkhannock, Pa. with her husband, Joseph. working on R&R, a holistic rest and relaxation technique show that aired on Discovery's Home and Leisure Channel. On their days off, they began practicing their random acts of kind­ ness, the inspiration for Random 1. 1972 1974 JohnJ. Minetola is owner of J.J.M Parcel and Shipping Senices, a UPS Store fran­ chise in Edwardsville, Pa. He resides in Luzerne, Pa. with his wife, Lenora, and their children, Melissa, Joshua, Jared, and Jenna. Rita (Ryneski) Borzatti is a U.S. Army Material Systems Analyst at Arberdeen Proving Grounds in Maryland. She resides in Abingdon, Md. with her hus­ band. James, and son,Randy Joseph DeVizia is deacon at Sacred Heart ofJesus-StJohn ’s Parish in Wilkes-Bane and the executive direc­ tor at the Childrens Service Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Karen (Snow) Rizzo is the Arizona area director for Bayada Nurses. She and her husband, Bo, reside in Tucson, Ariz. with their children, Nolan and Kristen. Judith Greenstein Davis is a human resources manager for Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP, a mid-size law firm with offices in four states. She resides 1975 1978 Nancy Schultz was married to John w. Kimball Ill on November 8. She is global equipment builder advisor for Seth M. Silver, M.D. has a private ortho­ pedic practice. He and his wife. Merle (Zipkin) 78, reside in Millville, N.J. The former NCAA District One All-American was inducted into the Wilkes University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2003. He holds a law degree from the University of Maryland and is a certified conditioning specialistffitness trainer and a skilled martial artist. He is a native of Bayshore, N.Y. For more on the show, visit www. aetv.com/random 7. 21 �CLAssnotes Mary Beth (Vanyo) Siracusc is a service improvement coordinator for Geisingcr Medical Laboratories in Danville, Pa. She resides in Swoyersville, Pa. with her husband, James, and their child, Sam. 1980 Richard L. Krawetz was promoted to lieutenant by the Pennsylvania State Police; he -will serve as commander of staff sendees at Troop R, Dunmore, Pa. Previously he was supenasor of die criminal investigation section in Wyoming. Pa. He resides in Dallas Township, Pa. with his wife, Sharon, and their two children, Dana and Danielle. Dr. Kurt Moody is the principal research optometrist for contact lens manufacturer Vistakon. He resides in Sl Augustine, Fla. with his wife, Georgia, and their three children, Kaitlyn, Kelsey, and Jacob. Dr, Marie (Rohe) Thomas M’83 received a doctorate in human develop­ ment from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. She is an associate pro­ fessor of pharmaceutical sciences at Wilkes University. She resides in Dallas, Pa. with her husband, James, and daughter, Lindsey. 1984 Stephen DiRicco is chief operating officer of venture capital firm, Di Rocco Investment Group. He resides in Wilton, Conn. LTC Mark A. Rado recently finished a battalion command at Fort Knox, Kent. He transferred to the United States Army headquarters in Washington D.C., where he Is a planner on the joint staff. He and his wife, Eden, and their two 22 sons, Markjr. and Gregory, reside in Arlington, Virginia. 1981 Mark I. Himelstein authored 100 Questions to Ask Your Software Organization, released by Infinity Press. Himelstein is president of software and management consulting firm Heavenstone, Inc. Leslie Nicholas was chosen from more than 50,000 nominations to receive the 2005 Disney Teacher Award in celebra­ tion of his creativity, innovative teach­ ing methods, and ability' to inspire his students. He is an English teacher at Wyoming Valley West High School tn Plymouth, Pa. He resides in Kingston, Pa. with his wife, Jo Ann, and their son, Jordan. develops tools and techniques to aid in United States Air Force sensor systems and law enforcement com­ munications interoperability. He resides in Rome, N.Y. with his wife, Candace (Marhall) '83, and their daughter, Amy. 1985 Suzanne M. (Vassia) Fletcher, CPA is die vice president of finance for Blue Cross of Northeast Pennsylvania. In October, she was appointed as board chair and president of Leadership Wilkes-Barre, a not-for-profit community' leadership organization. She and her husband, John, reside in Hanover Township, Pa. with their two children. Erica and Lauren. Lt. Col Jack L. Jones USAF is station­ ed at RAF Alconbury in the United Kingdom with his wife, Sheryll, and son, Nicholas. 1982 Ruth McDernwit-Lexy is a nursing instructor and advisor to students from the Sultanate of Oman studying at Villanova University. She traveled to Oman to examine their nursing care and education to gather research for her Ph.D. She resides in Villanova, Pa. with her husband, Andrew, and two children, Samuel and Matthew. Tony Vlahovic is owner and president of Momentum Fitness in Princeton, N.J. At the center, he also runs a cancer wellness program that is dedicated to his father and that is free of charge to cancer patients and survivors. The program includes information, nutrition, strength training, aerobics, massage, and other therapies. He resides in New Hope, Pa. 1983 Jeffrey A. Evans is chief scientist for L-3 Communications AT&LES, where he advisor at Centennial School District in Norristown, Pa. She resides with her family >n Gilbertsville, Pa. Jeffrey Eline is the owner of c-Linc Productions and is producing a feature film, Mentor. He resides in Finksburg, Md. with his wife, Gayle (Bateman) '88, and their two chifdren, Aaron and Selby. Robert Wachowski is a high school math teacher and varsity cheerleading coach at South Riverdale High School in Anne Arundel Count}', Md. He resides in Stevensville, Md. 1990 Alena (Ochal) Bany and her husband, Gregory, announce the birth of their daughter, Kassandra, bom April 4,2005. Alena is a research scientist for pharma­ ceutical company Wyeth Research. The family resides in Pottstown, Pa. the Limerick Township Planning Commission. He and his wife, Tamara, and their three children, Jenna, Allison, and Evan, reside in Limerick, Pa. UP CLOSE: SHELLEY FREEMAN':82 Di: Janice Saldukas-Parsons is super­ visor of instruction for the Caesar Rodney School District. She resides in Magnolia, DE with her husband, James. LttJ Lynda (Pluschau) Witcoski and her husband, Joseph, announce the birth of their second child, a son, Joseph Raymond. He joins a sister, Alyssa. Lynda is a nurse practitioner for Summit Medical Group in Warren, N.J. They reside in Hillsborough, NJ. Neal McHugh, Jr. is director of environ­ mental remediation for Kinder Morgan Energy Partners. He resides in Point Pleasant, NJ. with his wife, Diane, and their two children, Kelsey and Evan. Bruce Bunnick M’92 is senior associ­ ate director of admissions at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. He resides in Orwigsville, Pa. with his wife, Sue (Ketner) ’93, and their son, Benjamin. David Pehala is a deputy director for vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater, Pa. where he oversees clini­ cal manufacturing for process develop­ ment including the fermentation and purification processes. He is also in charge of a pilot plant facility. Pekala resides in Hanover Township, Pa. Susan (Abate) Dupas resides in Littie Falls, N.J. 1989 Wendy (Holden) Gavin and her hus­ band, Michael, announce the opening of their law firm, Gavin Law LLC, where they are both attorneys specializing in leasing and land use. The couple resides in West Chester with their three chil­ dren, Annabel, Michael, and Gabriel. Michelle (Chiodo) Ciliberto and her husband, Dan, announce the birth of their son, Torrey Jaden, on August 1. He joins a sister, Danielle. Michelle is an eighth grade teacher, chair of the sci­ ence department, and student council Jason D. Griggs was appointed to the Wilkes University board of trustees. I le is owner and president of Semper Property Management Corporation bi Royersford and serves as chair of named Shelley Freeman Executive of the Year at the 2005 Women Making a Difference Awards Reception, held in August She was one of over 200 nomi­ nees for the six awards presented. Lisa (Sinnnta) Woodniff and her hus­ band, Darrin '92 announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Dallas Marie. The family resides in Pittston, Pa. Freeman is regional president for the Wells Fargo Los Angeles Metro Community Bank and is responsible for 4,000 employees at 230 retail banking stores with assets totaling 1991 1986 The Los Angeles Business Journal Jennifer (Cantania) Canino is a senior personal financial representative for Washington Mutual. She resides in Green Lawn, N.Y. with her husband, John, and their children, Jacqueline andjohnjr. more than S20 billion. She is a charter member of the Wells Fargo National Diversity Council, where she helped set the company's policies on employee diversity and commu­ nity outreach programs. Under her leadership, Wells Fargo has become the largest corporate donor to the Mary E. Gold is a United States Air Force Officer. She works on the Air Force Secretary's Air Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. She resides in Woodbridge, Va. Los Angeles non-profits, giving over $1 million to over 1000 organizations. Also, in July, she was appointed by the mayor of Los Angeles to serve on the Board of Police Commissioners. Freeman is a member of the Peter Guinosso was promoted to health science associate for Merck & Co. He travels to Seattle, Wash, and Hawaii working as a clinical liaison between Merck's research laboratories and mar­ keting department and key neurologists specializing in headaches. He resides tn university's Board of Trustees and a frequent speaker on the topics of lead­ ership and diversity. Berkeley, Calif. 23 �ci wsnotes L—srir.ctss iV:,g Km •.v.v.v.w.:’-. the New \:xx N,c iVta .rile .’.ra', ?. > w. .e. Cl'.re. .md then three children. Justin. lysra .-.:vd Wun. trs.b in Becdcntewn. N: Jo’;:: Th.vnas w is .s?d.rector of Iramsn resxnwsLvcer.ve Ccsmtv Commur. o Co.’egeN-mnookc. Pa. He •resides -.n \\T.kos-Ykira.'. with his wife, Clarissa, and their three children. Alexander. Victoria, and Gabriella. KuiMcen Rickard, M.D. and her hus­ band. Christopher '93, announce the birth of their son, Cacl Paul, on September 1.2005. They reside in Orwigsburg, Pa. with Gael and their other children, Caroline and Colin. 1992 Robin (Farrell) Moorhead M’04 is a middle school science teacher and secondary science associate depart­ ment chairperson for Dallas School District in Dallas, Pa. She is pursuing a second master's degree, in educational leadership at Wilkes and resides in Mocanaqua, Pa. with her husband, Jell, and two sons, Colin and Logan. Stacy (Heck) Smulowitz earned the Accredited Business Communicator des­ ignation by the International Association of Business Communicators. She is employed by Ithaca College in Ithaca, N.Y. She is married toJohn '92. F:;.::: iVAngc!.’ c-ans New Scgir.nings. a hrirrcpLiccra.-r:; c~;e-.-wbrerc bre is a I-..: : spcctra'isi. He .-.nd b.is w ,:c. Bal 'd;. ri.x.L' . ry F.-.'.'b.'-d. s ■ d:,'.-.. ’ ..-xri.'. .'.nd Sv L e Diane Bairciros Scrvcllo and her hus­ band. Michael, announce the binlt of their second daughter, Lianna, on February' 14. She joins a sister, Carina. They reside in Springfield, N.J. 1993 1994 Ccrici 3s -: raring Tracy Coulter is a public relations man­ ager for die global licensing division of Playboy Enterprises. She resides in New York, N.Y. Dawn (Menhennet) Brewer and her husband, Frank, announce die birth of their son, Charlesjaden, on August 10. Dawn is customer relations manager for Motorworld Automotive Group in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The family resides in Kingston, Pa. Mar- ■ . ■. ' .'-ri-x. - -ra Shewn Felty is founder and president 01 Sire Advertising. He and his wife, Kimberly, reside in Selinsgrove, Pa. with their son, .Michael. Lori Guarina is an account executive for Pfizer, Inc. She resides in Rancho Palos Verde. Calif. Regina tCosumzo) Krieger M'lri r.;i-,jrri£ education teacher and alhh-lu ur,u h a: EastSttntidsbuig Arci St liool DiMrjcl in East Stroudsburg, I’a. Shi-1-, pur.imig her second mastcik ilcgit e, in i-dii< a ticrul leadership .it Wilkr;. Siu- it -.ldt -, in Pcdretllc with her husband, ’.u-pliin NkAalos I amlx-td. I'^D j., )6y( |||/)() -----.nrerbK nicniitl hiahh i hup |,m |(/( Lravctsiiy of Mcditln(1m<|D(.nlw,z ■tan the New Jersey Dr|«i|im„i ,,| Corrections. 1 lc u-.lih-, )n y, 7/( j| (J j Katherine (Zoka) Genovese married David on August 13. She is a mathemat­ ics teacher at G.A.R. High School in Wilkes-Barre, I’a. The couple resides in Scranton, Pa. (linn Stella Koiniiel: and her husband, Micliad, had their Inst child. Danielle Marie, on August 12. They reside in Shavertown, I’a. 1995 Ihrmhi (.SriiiM liudd Under resides in 11 bJiMHi. N.J. with her husband. Mark, and ihcir son. Jin k, Wi tuly (Zrwc) llimiiiit liir and her hus­ band, Mnllliew, nimoimce the birth of a *'m. All Inn IliiluiiMin, on August 8. She K a siili i, iiiniiiigci Im \iin> Packaging- The tail' reskK-smKKTmuvmo, ' ahi, Cvtulint Kcuulsk: W» tsdmviot vl nursing at \alrev < tot NtUsipg I lomc in Wilkes-Barre. I'.t She completed the Nursing Heme Admmistrau'ts Certificate Program .it Man wxxxl University in May She resides m Wilkes-Barre. Pa. Jospcsh Sladtuzak. Jr. P.O. is a physi­ cian with Alta Dermatology in Mesa. Art. He resides m Chandler. Ariz. 1996 Andrew Carter is a senior environ­ mental health and safety manager for Wheelabrator Frackville Energy Company. He resides in Jonestown, Pa. with his wife. Linda (Ward) ’97. and two daughters. Kathleen and Lauren. Keith Fox is a master level therapist for Northwestern Human Services in Bethlehem, Pa. He resides in Whitehall, Pa. with his wife, Wendy, and their daughter, Kendra Elisabeth. Iitia is iiu tu risk counselor and '04 I'lan emndlniUoi lor Pelham School I 'Mi U'l I hey reside iu Raymond, N.H. 1997 I ’avid I hmllii Is n section leader ill I alrehlltl Semiconductor in Mountaintop. I le and his wife. Erin, reside iu Motmiaitilop with their three children. Scan, Katie, and Kevin. Melissa (liernhard) Fickcs and her hus­ band, Scott, reside in Lancaster, Pa. Heather Lynn (Howell) Johnson and her husband, John, announce the birth of their third child, Karl Aidan. He joins a sister, Jessica, and a brodter, Johnny. They reside in Port Richey, Fla. Amy (Michel) Lounsbuiy is a staff­ ing manager for Cingular Wireless in Paramus, NJ. She resides in Nanuet, N.Y. with her husband, Scott. Lisa (Hannum) Rizzi has been named Senior Manager by the Philadelphia-area office of the North Highland Company, an independent man­ agement and technology consulting ser­ vices provider. She resides in Exton, Pa. Andita N. Parker Lloyd is coordina­ tor of multicultural affairs for Wilkes University. She resides in Wilkes-Barre with her children, Nandi Juliana and Nikole Jewel Harrington. ii Marisa Rae is a certified Montessori infant/toddler teacher and the head teacher for the toddler community at the Montessori Children’s Center at Burke, which is home to the national model program for the Center for Montessori Teacher Education. She resides in Stamford, Calif. Lisa (Niewinski) Ciampi MW and her husband, Lou, announce the birth of their first son, Louis Alphonse, on August 15. She is an English teacher at Dallas Middle School in Dallas. Pa. The family resides in Wyoming, Pa. fata Kurland Tcnasco and her bus­ band, Timothy, welcomed their first child in May, a daughter, Tehya Leigh. Kimberly (Stump) Himmrlwiigltt is office manager anti personal scrub nurse for her husband, orthopedic surgeon 1998 Brett A. Eummriwrtcht. EC 2.1 . iter rcsdeinWeilsxir. y.ra MiduieL McTiemim is a farst Zirhption agenr for 'Cniied fones office in Tampa. Fla. where: enforces die cC'Ucfocn offederal resdmmm and fines ordered on a fefezfo. n±rmj_ judgment in disnic: acum He resides in Wesley Chape. Ffo wuh. ins wife. Michael Reese. Lmvrcncc P. TtibHr usssed foe. Fraud Examine^ herdMieg licensed CFE. He is an. —diner for the Texas Aticmey Generals cnfoi. He resides in. Cedar Park. Texas. Danielle YeaknL married Mark Sfosener in Las \ egas in Augusn She is a mas­ tered nmse at I ehigh Galley Hcsr foil in Allentown. Pa. The couple resides in Phillipsburg. N.J. 1999 Laura Chowanec was married to Robert Rukosld in April. She is a senior opera­ tions representative for -K Ik plans for Prudential Insurance. She and her hus­ band reside in Scranton, Fa. Eric GarccEt is a police officer for Prince William County police depmmaiL He and his wife. ALuy yAgruridcs' ‘99. reside in Lake Ridge. Va. Man i Agrariies' Gdredtt is a middle school counselor in Prince William Counts; Va. She wrote and implemented an alternative to in-school suspension for at-risk youth and is adviser to a peer mediation group. She and her husband. Eric W. reside in Lake Ridge. Va. Lucia (Pienolin;’} Percgrim is a global 25 �collector for UPS. She resides in Scranton, Pa. with her husband, David. Benjamin Spencer in a product engi­ neer of shape memory alloys at Special Metah Corporation. He resides in Syracuse, N.Y. Mary Stella married Ronald Stabinsky on October 22. She is financial analyst/intemal auditor for Motorworld Automotive Group. She and her hus­ band reside in Plains, Pa. Srinivas Yamujala is head of tools, accounting, and statistics engineering for airline telecommunications com­ pany SITA. He resides in Atlanta, Ga. with his wife, Sirisha Siddhiraju. Melony (Kalmanowicz) Wjriia is photolithography process engineer with South Korea's Samsung Austin Semiconductor. She was married to Tyson Wynia in July. The couple resides in Austin, Texas. 2000 Diane (Eldred) Benevento is an advanced clinical study coordinator for Clinical Research Laboratories. She married John Benevento on November 6, 2004. The couple resides in South Amboy, NJ. Dr. Scott Bolesta is an assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University’s Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing. Dr. Linda Chong married Nicholas Souchik on August 28. She is a pharma­ cist with Walgreens in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The couple resides in Fort Lauderdale. Carol Hudak announces her engage­ ment to Brian Vallinino of Washington Township, NJ. She is a web applica­ tions developer for Sovereign Bank. She cist at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Ohio. She resides in Lewis Center, Ohio with her husband, John. resides in Lakewood, N.J. Jennifer Lynn (Gadomshi) Vallach is a clinical nursing instructor at Wilkes University. She and her husband, Scott, were married September 24. They reside in Plains, Pa. Dr. Jennifer Klinger and her husband, Dale, welcomed their third child, Lauren Faith, in October. The couple and their three children, Lauren, Emily, and Nathan, reside in Paxinos, Pa. Matthew Kuntz married Erica Strawn on May 28. He and his wife reside in Marietta, Pa. Wendy (Shira) Orcsich received her masters degree in reading educa­ tion from King's College in WilkesBarre. She is a first grade teacher for the Crestwood School District in Mountaintop, Pa. She resides in Drums, Pa. with her husband, Michael, and son, Tyler Michael. Rob Cooney, M.D. is a resident in emer­ gency medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. He and his wife, Stephanie (Smitlt) ’02, reside in Freeport, Pa. Alex Podsadlik is a business ana­ lyst with Diversified Information Technologies in Scranton, Pa. He resides in Avoca, Pa. Dr. Shanna (Henninger) Dawson is a pharmacist at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. She resides in Nazareth, Pa. with her husband, James. Tim Popovich announces his marriage to Shari Dean in February 2005. He is an executive account manager for soft­ ware company Lifeboat Distribution in Shrewsbury, NJ. The couple resides in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. Dr. Amy (Riccetti) Gale married Christopher in June. She is a pharma­ cist for Konicki Pharmacy in Dupont, Pa. They reside in Dupont. Camela M. Smith received a master's of arts degree in communications arts from Marywood University in Scranton, Pa. She and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of their first child, Andrew Joseph. The couple resides in Moscow, Pa. Dr. Jeanette (Uhl) Tomasi is a pharma- 26 2001 Amanda T. (Ambroske) Albert is an elementary music education teacher with Regional School District #17 where she teaches general music, chorus, and band. She and her husband, Paul, were married on July 9, 2005. The couple resides in Middletown, Conn. Dr. Shanna Lee Henninger married James Dawson April 30. She is a staff pharmacist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. She and her husband reside in Nazareth, Pa. ^des with his wife, Elizabeth, and daughter, Autumn Rose. Sonya Smcreszynshy graduated with a D.M.D. from Temple University School of Dentistry in May. She is an associate dentist in Coopersburg, Pa. She resides in Bangor, Pa. Battalion 3 at Naval Base Ventura County in Hucnema, Calif, where he Katyn Pall received a master’s of edu­ cation degree in elementary school counseling from Kutztown University. She is a guidance counselor in the Harrisburg School District. She resides in Harrisburg, Pa. REMEMBERING George Hudock, Jr. MD'50 Dr. George Hudock, Jr. passed away on October 2,2005, Corey Yanoshah married Amy Nesvich '02 on September 24, 2004. He works in Export Compliance/Intemational Agreements at L-3 BAI Aerosystems in Easton, Md. He resides in Denton, Md. with his wife. 2002 Jessica Alferio is a ninth and tenth grade English teacher at Seton Catholic High School in Pittston, Pa. She resides in Scranton, Pa. Marissa Rovnack married Ryan McCormick on Aug. 13. She is a clini­ cal staff pharmacist at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pa. The couple resides in Allentown. following an illness. Hudock received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in 1958. He completed specialized forensic pathol­ Alyse Srebro is a music teacher for Wayne Highlands School District. She also is an instructor of piano and bassoon for Wilkes University’s Community Conservatory. She resides in Scranton, Pa. ogy training at the Medical Examiner's Office of Philadelphia and New York City and completed the College of American Pathology Training Program in forensic pathology. In 1989, then-Governor Robert Casey appointed Hudock to a newly Gerald Dannie! M'05 is a systems engi­ neer for Liberty Truck Centers, Inc. in Harford, Pa. He resides in Wilkes-Barre. Jennifer Lazorack is coordinator or community relations/marketing for Barbizon Talent/Miss U.S. World Headquarters. She is also a motivational speaker for middle and high school students through her company’s com­ munity outreach program. She resides in San Francisco, Calif. Ronald M. Metclto II earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the Roger Williams University School of Law and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Rhode Island. He resides in Old Forge, Pa. Gregjohrmscn is an engineering aid for the United States Navy SeaBees. He is stationed with the Naval Construction Denton, Md. Amy Nesvich married Corey Yrmoshali ’°2 on September 24,2004. She is a fourth grade teacher in Caroline County, Md. The couple resides in Andrea (Bryant) Visncshi is a group supervisor for Bloom Early Education Preschool/Daycare in Forty Fort, Pa. She resides in Dallas, Pa. with her hus­ band, Gene, and son, Logan. formed Coroner's Education Board for the Commonwealth to educate Pennsylvania's county coroners, many of whom are not medical doctors, in the proper investigation of death. Since 1969, Hudock served as the chief Bethany Ycnncr is a deputy press secre­ tary for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She and her fiance, John Bosha '04, reside in Camp Hill, Pa. coroner for Luzerne County, where he averaged more than 50 autopsies a year, examining people who died of sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths. Hudock also provided educational 2003 Kyla Campbell received her master’s of science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University in August 2005. She is a news reporter at WKTV in Utica, NY. Sonia L. Ebert is a lead design engineer for metal building manufacturing com­ pany Bungcr Steel where she also man­ ages the engineering department. She lectures in the area of forensic medi­ cine to Wilkes students. At a September 2005 reception, Hudock was one of five Wilkes University alumni physicians honored for exemplary leadership and service to their healthcare professions, com­ munities, and university. resides in Phoenix, Ariz. 27 �wiLKEshistory REMEMBERING RAY J. MENDOZA JR- / \ attended Wilkes j J? I; \ / Major Ray Mendoza, who . University between 1991 and 1993, K was billed ——" — combat in Iraq on November 14. This was Mendoza's third tour of duty in Iraq. He was a company commander with the 1st Adam Polinger mamed Anne Mane Miller 03 on October 8. They reside m is a merchandiser for American Greetin Cards and resides in Wilkes-Barre with ? Kenilworth, N.J. her husband, Duane, and their three children, Rachel, David, and Adam Brooke Quinn is a third grade teacher at Hanson School in Lebanon, Maine. She is attending University ofSouthern Maine for her masters degree in school counseling. She resides in York, Maine. 2004 Dr Jacqlyn Ann (Ryan) Braman was married on May 14,2005. She resides in Pottsville, Pa. with her husband. Marine Division. Mendoza was killed with another Marine by an explosive while in New Ubaydi, Iraq. Mendoza transferred to Ohio State Amec Mehta graduated medical school and will start her residency in 2006. She resides in Stroudsburg, Pa. in his junior year, where he was a two-year letterman for the Buckeyes and was a runner-up in the heavy­ weight division at the 1993 Big Ten Championships. Aaron Rider is a mechanical engineer for the United States Army at weapons facility Picatinny Arsenal in Picatinny Arsenal, N.J. He resides in Scranton, Pa. 1995 Toni Semanek, Jr. is assistant vice presi­ dent, loan officer, and asset recovery manager for Luzerne National Bank in Luzerne, Pa. 1996 Hisham Nabaa is an instructor for electrical and computer engineering at Wilkes University. l> I Gearing up for the 75th Anniversary Celebration r—] or ^ltKe you wh° haven’t been counting, Wilkes University will celebrate the 75ih Anniversary of its foundfl ing in 2007. Information about " special events to mark the occasion will be provided at www.wilkes.edu as planning progresses. Wilkes opened transformed itself twice. The original charter was approved under the name of Wyoming Valley College on May 1, 1947, but it was renamed Wilkes only 28 days later. The institution changed once again in December 1989 when it became Wilkes University. In order not to lose sight of Wilkes' origins and evo- to contribute are invited to contact professor emeritus Harold Cox at hcox@wilkcs.edu. The university will celebrate its origins by an annual day of remem­ brance under the name of Founders Day. The first Founders Day celebration will be on November 9.2006. To further with alumni university- is In anticipation of the 75 th anniversary of the founding of your alma mater. Archivist ing an interDr. Harold Cox (Emeritus Professor of History-) is interested in any Wilkes materials you as well as a may have to help round out his collection. Please list below what you would like to share y of Wilkes, and how you prefer to be contacted. You may also e-mail Dr. Cox at hcox@wilkes.edu. ig to publish a n 2007. HI Name: Year: Preferred contact information: Description of materials: Mendoza, a Blairstown, N J. native, is survived by his wife, Karen, 2005 and their two children, Kiana and April Klitsch is working part-time in environmental services and attend­ ing the Dickinson School of Law. She resides in Green Lane, Pa. Aleksandr, who reside in San Diego, Calif. He was 37. KES RS ITY )6 Wade Myrthcl is an electronics engi­ neer at Tobyhanna Army Depot in Tobyhanna, Pa. He resides in Sterling, Pa. Daniel Williams is a staff accountant responsible for condominium audits for Pigg, Krahl, Stem & Co. in Ocean City, Md. He resides in Selbyville, Dele. Master's 1986 Amy (McCluskey) Sadvary was re­ elected president of the parent-teacher organization of the Bear Creek Charter School in Bear Creek Township, Pa. She Z8 mar I* I6CI ■ IJavjA » UmL..*) U udV© CT OaDy fellow alumni on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, go vvvmvw7/ces.ediya/umn/; click on the link for CfASSnotes, and fill out the form. If you would like to send your note. Get a promotion ? Win vvill ci I CtWcaiCli notes Alumni Relations Office Wilkes University, 84 W. South Street Earn a degree? Wilkes-Barre'PA18766 Open a business oranythTng elseyou warttosay. to’alumni@wilkes.edu. Retire > Thank you for staying in touch! �wiLKEshistory REMEMBERING RAY J. MENDOZA, JR. Adam Polinger married Anne Marie Miller '03 on October 8. They reside in I-*5* - children, Rachel, David, and Adam. or those of you who haven t transformed itself twice. The original at Hanson School in Lebanon, Maine. She is attending University of Southern 1995 been counting, Wilkes charter was approved under the name to contribute are invited to contact professor emeritus Harold Cox at Tom Scmanclt, Jr. is assistant vice presi­ University will celebrate the of Wyoming Valley College on May 1, hcox@wilkes.edu. Maine for her masters degree in school dent, loan officer, and asset recovery counseling. She resides in York, Maine. manager for Luzerne National Bank in 75th Anniversary of its foundI ing in 2007. Information about Luzerne, Pa. Brooke Quinn is a third grade teacher Mendoza, who attended Wilkes University between 1991 and 1993, was killed in combat in Iraq Cards and resides in Wilkes-Barre widt her husband, Duane, and their three Kenilworth, N.J. Major Ray S? — is a merchandiser for American Greeting Gearing up for the 75th Anniversary Celebration 2004 tcmc mil on November 1 third tour of di company comi Marine Divisio with another h NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES 1947, but it was renamed Wilkes only The university will celebrate its 28 days later. The institution changed origins by an annual day of remem­ ■ special events to mark the occasion once again in December 1989 when it brance under the name of Founder’s will be provided at www.wilkes.edu as became Wilkes University. In order not Day. The first Founders Day celebration planning progresses. Wilkes opened to lose sight of Wilkes’ origins and evo­ will be on November 9,2006. To further its doors in a former business school lution to the present day, a University improve communications with alumni building on Northampton St. across Archives was established in 2002 with and friends of Wilkes, the university is from die Y.M.C.A. in September, 1933. Originally a two-year branch of the goal of recovering and organizing in the process of establishing an inter­ documents and other artifacts relating active website for alumni, as well as a Bucknell University, it transformed to the school’s history. This project is page devoted to the history of Wilkes. Mendoza 1 itself into Wilkes College in 1947. progressing rapidly. Interested alumni Wilkes is already preparing to publish a in his junior y Technically, one could say that it who have artifacts or memorabilia history of the institution in 2007. LI I while in New I two-year lette and was a rur weight divisic Championshii Mendoza, native, is surv and their two Aleksandr, wf Calif. He was BUSINESS REPLY MADL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 84 W SOUTH ST WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 c WILKES UNIVERSITY WILKES UNIVERSITY 1989 2006 liiillliililntllli......III.I..I..I...II...I.I...III lopuiDiuic ivri wiiuvirmuuiii dUUllb IOC Pigg, Krahl, Stem & Co. in Ocean City, Md. He resides in Selbyville, Dele. Master's 1986 Amy (McCluskey) Sadvary was re­ elected president of the parent-teacher organization of the Bear Creek Charter School in Bear Creek Township, Pa. She 28 ___ _____ lliai*|*ie(| ■ Uaiirt HaVC Q 1)3 Dy. if you have, fill in your fellow alumni on your accomplishments. After your event has occurred, got? www.wilkes.edu/alumni, click on the link for CLASSnotes, andfillouttheform. Ifyou would like to send your note, Get a promotion? Win an award Earn a degree? mEXS.mX. south street wiikes-Bane, pa wee Open a business? Retire? Thank you for staying in touch! �___ Jason Jones Photography WILKES UNIVERSITY Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766 WflLKES UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe 2006 Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marketing and Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/8b96a0c2506d8f23409dc05d0e0d0fed.pdf f7ef3c627e5445dcca31665a0f1ce56c PDF Text Text ▼ wiLKESuniverse The voice of Wilkes University Alumni FALL200G J Watching the World • o 0 . o ■ o ♦ ■ o . J ■*•01 ♦ • « . J FRED EDRICH '73 SERVES AS ^ORB N POLICY EXP«rAND NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYST H rar//fox ‘‘^ws W w f| •TEE TO FINAL DETAILS OF OVERDUE S3&5 E • “/as l SPENC SO E s _____ SCARBOROUGH COUNTRY NO SYMPATHY FOR SADDAM LIVE I �wiLKESuniverse Building a Great Wilkes BY DR.TIM GILMOUR, WILKES UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT T'S HARDTO BELIEVE, BUT I’M ENTERING MY SIXTH YEAR AS PRESIDENT OF WILKES University. And it has been such an honor and pleasure to serve. When 1 accepted the presidency, 1 knew Wilkes was unique. It was unique because of its commitment to students and its active involvement in the gion’s development. My thought at the time — and even more so today__is that these are the very qualities that die colleges of the future must possess. Building on these qualities over the past five years, we have become an even stronger institution. With the help of the entire university community, we have defined mentoring as the way we connect with and challenge our students, grown our enrollments by 30 percent, developed exciting new academic programs, begun to revitalize the campus, provided more competitive compensation and strengthened our finances — all things to be celebrated. But as our journey to greater strength has progressed, there has been a surpris­ ing but significant turn of events. Without explicitly planning it, we have shifted from being an institution that was working hard to be very good to one that has the potential to be truly great. But to be great is even harder work and it involves significant change. The university community is rising to the challenge, but we are talking about change and it is both threatening and difficult. As one trustee recently said to me, “1 admire your ambitions for Wilkes, but I’m not sure every­ one has the faith in Wilkes you do.” I responded, “That’s my challenge — to help as many as I can see the enormous opportunities before Wilkes and to believe we can realize them.” I know building a great Wilkes University will not be easy. But I also know that the opportunities before us far outweigh any risks we might face. We will need the help of our alumni — your talent, time and treasure — more than ever. As heartening as the news about Wilkes is the progress in Wilkes-Barre. My fitness program centers on walking around the campus and town. Lately, I’ve been feeling like a sidewalk superintendent to an awakening city. It is exhilarat­ ing. Its not just the projects about to be completed or underway — the new 14 screen theatre, the renovation of the Sterling Hotel, the development of the river­ front, the installation of new streetlights, or the plans of local retailers to expand or upgrade their establishments. It's the significant shift in tone and attitude among those with whom 1 work. There is a growing sense that our city will soon become a lovely, artsy college town on the Susquehanna. I have to tell you it’s fun to walk around campus and town and feel this sense of optimism and possibility. And it’s even more inspiring to have the role 1 have been dealt in all of this. Come to Homecoming this fall and see it all — you so proud of your alma mater, nestled in a great, reawakening city and in the process of defining a vital role for itself in the 21st century. L! I FALL 2006 WILKES UNIVERSITY President Dr. Tim Gilmour Features VP for Development Martin Williams UNIVERSE EDITORIAL STAFF Cover Story: Executive Director, Marketing Communications Jack Chielli 10 Foreign policy expert Fred Gedrich ’73 discusses world affairs Associate Director, Marketing Communications Christine (Tondrick) Seitzinger ’98 Spotlight: Sports Editor John Seitzinger 14 eMentoring the next generation of students Contributing Writers Dr. Harold Cox Dr. Kyle Kreider Erin Sweeney FM'07 Cindy Taren M1’’07 Julie Uehara Emily Vincent 16 The case of the missing class ring Sections Layout/Design Quest Fore ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF 2 Association News Executive Director Sandra Sarno Carroll 4 Development News Associate Director Michelle Diskin ‘95 5 Sports Alumni Services Manager Nancy A. Weeks ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OFFICERS President Colleen Gries Gallagher '81 6 On Campus 18 Class Notes First Vice President George Pawlush '69 Second Vice President Terrence Casey '82 Historian John Pullo'82 Secretary Beth Danner '02 Photography Earl & Sedor Photographic Mark Golaszewski Howard Korn Curtis Salonick Photography Michael PTouey Printing Payne Printery, Inc. 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Photo by Howurd Korn. �ASSOCIATIONneWS ASSOCIATIONneWS Construction is almost completeo “Now all we need are the residents.” Two Extraordinary Brothers Honored at Annual Alumni Scholarship Awards Dinner The annual Alumni Scholarship Award Dinner took place on April 29. 2006. honoring Ronald Tremayne '58 and William Tremayne '57. The ballroom at the Henry Student Center was packed with many friends, family and community members who came out to celebrate the momentous occasion. The program featured a tribute to all the hard work and generosity the Tremaynes have shown to Wilkes over the years. Terrance Casey '82, second vice president of the Alumni Association, was the master of ceremonies. Speaking on behalf of the brothers were Anthony S. Cicatiello and Wilkes University Vice President Paul Adams ’77. Ron and Bill also spoke to the audience about their love for Wilkes, why they think it is so important to give back to the university and how thankful and honored they were to receive this prestigious award. The alumni scholarship recipient for the second consecutive year * nn • / — ( ph j.H KK ■ EMZ Left to Right: Colleen Gallagher '81, Paul Sollazzo '89,, Dr. Mark Stine, Andrea Scarantino '08, Scott Ferguson '04 and guest, Sandra Sarno Carroll, D< )oug Carroll, Jodi Viscomi '05,Tara Smith '04, Melissa Maybe '05, Frania Hollaway '76 was James Bocchichio ’08, who began the evening by talking about the opportunity the scholarship has afforded him and his family. He spoke of the inspiration he had received from those who believed in him and his desire to give back to others in the future. The schol­ arship has enabled him to continue his many volunteer activities while a full-time student. The 2006 Scholarship Committee was chaired by former mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Lee Namey ’68, and supported by committee member Patrick Burke ’69. Wilkes Visits New Jersey Alumni On May 11, 2006, the Wilkes alumni and development staff and New Jersey-area alumni came together at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, N.J. Over food and drinks, attendees took the time to reminisce about the good times they shared at Wilkes. Guest speaker for the event was Dr. Mark Stine, associate professor and chair of the communication studies department, who shared information about the importance of internships and the benefits of studying abroad. Alumni Association President Colleen Gallagher ’81 presented an overview of where the Alumni Association is headed. If you would like to get involved at Newjersey networking session or have an idea of an event you think would be fun, please e-mail alumni@wilkes.edu. We look forward to seeing you next time! Loft to Right: RonTremayno '58, Dr.Tini Gilmour and BillTremayno '57 Wilkes Launches Online Community More than 55 percent of all Wilkes alumni have graduated since the inception of the Internet. Now, the Alumni Association is giving you an interactive way to support your natural networking inclinations online. The Colonel Connection is a great way to find classmates and friends, network, post jobs or resumes, get involved in mentoring or organize a reunion. If you haven’t already, you will soon receive a postcard complete with instructions on how to log on and register. The first 100 people to update their profiles will be entered in a drawing for cool Wilkes stuff. The Colonel Connection received its name thanks to alumni who participated in a naming contest. Michael Seeherman ’90 of Wyndmoor, Pa., took the grand prize of an iPod Shuffle when his entry came in almost exactly 24 hours before that of the runner-up, Debbie Brandt ’02. Brandt, who resides in Hanson, Mass., received a prize package with Alumni Association merchandise. Co to: community.wilkes.edu An online community exclusively for Wilkex alumni that let> youi • Find jour friends. • Shire youf news. • Add elm notei. • Create a photo ja’Jery. Travel Opportunities With the Alumni Association It's not too late to join the Alumni Association on these exciting trips abroad: Wilkes University Presents an Alpine Christinas! Departure Date: Nov. 30, 2006 7 clays '.vww.collettevacalions.com/groupAVilkes/alpine.cfm Celebrate the holiday season with the Wilkes University Alumni Association, alpine-style. Spend six nights in the heart of Austria and explore the Christmas markets of Austria and southern Bavaria, Germany. The Alps provide a picture-postcard setting for holiday travel through Europe’s winter wonderland. This unique trip offers all the advantages of group travel plus the freedom to pursue personal interests - shopping, sightseeing and dining. Cost is SI,950 based on double occupancy and includes trip insurance and taxes. A S250 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Reservations will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Beijing City Stay Departure Date: March 13, 2007 8 days www.collettevacations.com/group/ Wilkes/china.cfm Next year, join the Alumni Association on a fascinating trip to Beijing, China, home to such historic structures as the Forbidden City, the elegant Summer Palace and Tiananmen Square. Become acquainted with this fabled spot and learn about the spirit and history of the Chinese culture. This one-of-a-kind trip once again offers you all the advantages of group travel and the flexibility to be on your own. The cost is $1,710 based on double occupancy and includes taxes. Travel insurance is available but is not included. A S250 deposit is required to reserve your spot and seats will fill up quickly! Contact the alumni office today at 1-800-WILKES-U ext. 4134 for more information or e-mail Michelle.Diskin@wilkcs.edu �spoRTspage DEVELOPMENTIieWS The Gift of a Lifetime Wilkes University's development office is offering personalized illustrations of how a gift annuity could work for you. It may be just what you are looking for to combine your charitable giving with your income needs. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY IS A t % simple contract between you and Wilkes K * University. In exchange for your irrevocable gift of cash, securities or other assets, Wilkes agrees to pay one or two annuitants you name a fixed sum each year for life. The older your designated annuitants are at the time of the gift, the greater the fixed income Wilkes University can agree to pay. In most cases, part of each payment is tax-free, increasing each payments after-tax value. Seven Benefits of a Gift Annuity 1. Fixed and Secure Income for Life Your payment rate will be locked in at the time you obtain your gift annuity. It will not rise or fall with the economy. Instead, it will be the same amount every year_ and that can mean a lot in uncertain times. 2. Attractive Rates When you compare Wilkes University's gift annuity rates with what you might receive from a savings account or certificate of deposit, you will likely be pleasantly surprised. 3. Regular Payments When you establish your gift annuity, you decide how often you want to receive your payments. Whether you choose to receive checks or direct deposits every' quarter, semiannually' or only once-a-year, whatever you choose, receiving your regular payments on a specific, predetermined date is comforting and helpful for planning purposes. 4. Lifetime Benefit Gift annuities are for life. No alter what your age now or how long you live, payments will continue right to the very- end This benefit of ongoing payments can provide security for you as you grow older. 5. Dependable Source Wilkes University stands behind all our gift annuities. We have a reserve fund set aside to meet our obligations. We want you to feel safe and secure and to have confidence that your payments will continue without fail. 6. Relieffrom Taxes Since part of y'our contribution for a gift annuity is considered a charitable gift by the IRS, you will receive an income tax charitable deduction to apply on an itemized return. Also, during your lifetime, you will be able to claim part of the annuity payment as tax-free income. 7. Simple Process Obtaining a gift annuity from Wilkes University is easy. We provide you with a tailor-made illustration and materials you can share with your family' and advisor(s). For further information about Wilkes University’s gift annuity program, use the postcard reply inserted in this page, send an e-mail to evelyne.topfer@wilkes.edu or call Evelyne Topfer at 570-408-4309. Whatever your interest, with a little planning, your legacy can last forever. William '52 mid Comdu Umplirod [BUSONESS KEPLY MADE FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 355 WILKES-BARRE PA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE WILKES UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING HEADQUARTERS OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS 84 W SOUTH ST WILKES-BARRE PA 18701-9832 I...III..I.I...III min vvnivt:^ ^(SDssiuir«fln.<ss Agresti was named Pitcher of the Year for the third straight season after going 15-6 with a 0.76 earned run average. She also averaged 12.1 strikeouts per game. Agresti, who was named a second team National Fastpitch Coaches — t Region id earned a berth ast Regional AllNO POSTAGE im, also was a NECESSARY IF MAILED emic All-American, IN THE tnich earned Rookie UNITED STATES >rs after hitting 42 runs and il record 14 tich excelled as a ing a 9-5 record and average. She also t on the East urnament Team. selected as the ence Coach of the nd time in the last hie a roster that 'O seniors and 14 s able to guide the erence title and 16 >0 games. recurs ui ma.er'uuiiejyjicaii.e FootbalB BY DR. HAROLD COX Oct. 11, 2006, marks the 60th anniversary of intercol­ legiate football at Wilkes, part of the revival of intercol­ legiate sports at what was then Bucknell University Junior College (BUJC) following the end of World War 11. The establishment of a football team was a major undertaking. The college did not have a coach, property suitable for practice or game play, or any football equipment. These problems were solved quickly. George Ralston was recruited from the college's Veteran's Guidance Center staff to coach the team. An arrangement was made with nearby Kingston High School to use its field on weekends when Kingston was playing away games. Lastly, Wilkes-Barre city officials gave their permission to use the field in Kirby Park for the team's practices. The team was assembled and organized in less than six weeks. The players were all student volunteers, the majority being veterans of World War 11. At the same time, other enterprising students showed their support for the new team. A pre-game pep rally was scheduled along the dike, and one student named Reese Pelton organized a band to support the athletic events. The first football team played six games with various junior college level teams. It gave up only two touchdowns and finished the season undefeated. The combined season score was BUJC - 95, opponents - 12. As an article in the 1947 BUJC Yearbook noted, "Rarely docs a football team make such an imposing start.” �SPORTspage DEVELOPMENT IICWS The Gift of a Lifetime Wilkes University's development office is offering personalized illusti ations Of how a gift annuity could work for you. It may be just what you are looking for to combine your charitable giving with your income needs. CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY IS A g W simple contract between you and Wilkes K w University. In exchange for your irrevocable gift of cash, securities or other assets. Wilkes agrees to pay one or two annuitants you name a fixed sum each year for life. The older your designated annuitants are at the time of the gift, the greater the fixed income Wilkes University can agree to pay. In most cases, part of each payment is tax-free, increasing each payments after-tax value. Seven Benefits of a Gift Annuity 1. Fixed and Secure Income for Life Your payment rate will be locked in at the time you obtain your gift annuity. It will not rise or fall with the economy. Instead, it will be the same amount every year — and that can mean a lot in uncertain times. 2. Attractive Rates When you compare Wilkes University's gift annuity rales with what you might receive from a savings account or certificate of deposit, you will likely be pleasantly surprised. 3. Regular Payments When you establish your gift annuity, you decide how often you want to receive your payments. Whether you choose to receive checks or direct deposits ever)' quarter, semiannually or only once-a-year, whatever you choose, receiving your regular payments on a specific, predetermined date is comforting and helpful for planning purposes. 4. Lifetime Benefit Gift annuities are for life. No alter what your age now or how long you live, payments will continue right to the very end. This benefit of ongoing payments can provide security for you as you grow older. 5. Dependable Source Wilkes University stands behind all our gift annuities. We have a reserve fund set aside to meet our obligations. We W'ant you to feel safe and secure and to have confidence that your payments will continue without fail. 6. Relieffrom Taxes Since part of your contribution for a gift annuity is considered a charitable gift by the IRS, you will receive an income tax charitable deduction to apply on an itemized return. Also, during your lifetime, you will be able to claim part of the annuity payment as tax-free income. 7. Simple Process Obtaining a gift annuity from Wilkes University is easy. We provide you with a tailor-made illustration and materials you can share with your family and advisor(s). For further information about Wilkes University’s gift annuity program, use the postcard reply inserted in this page, send an e-mail to evelyne.lopfer@wilkes.edu or call Evelyne Topfer at 570-408-4309. Whatever your interest, with a little planning, your legacy can last forever. William '52 nntl Connie Uniphrud The Lady Colonels celebrate an NCAA playoff berth after a victory over rival King s College. SoftbaiBTesim Gamers IMCAA Berth and IndivodimsiD Award Trifecta BY ERIN SWEENEY M'07 he softball squad fought I its way to an overall record of I 28-15 this spring, including a I 12-2 record in the Freedom Conference. The team’s performance earned the Lady Colonels a berth in the Freedom Conference playoffs, which were held at the Ralston Complex. Wilkes opened tournament play by topping Lycoming College in the opening round and then posted consecutive victories over rival King’s College to claim its first Freedom Conference title and an automatic berth into the NCAA Division III Championship. Wilkes, making its first NCAA appearance since 1999, traveled to Rutgers-Camden University for the East Regional Tournament. The Lady Colonels would finish with a 2-2 mark in the Regional Tournament. “With such a young team, inexpe­ rience was a concern,'’ commented head coach Frank Matthews. “With some solid veteran leadership, they were able to turn hope into a reality.” Wilkes captured three of the four Freedom Conference individual awards. Junior Laurie Agresti was named Pitcher of the Year for the third straight season after going 15-6 with a 0.76 earned run average. She also averaged 12.1 strikeouts per game. Agresti, who was named a second team National Fastpitch Coaches Association East Region All-American and earned a berth on the NCAA East Regional All­ Tournament Team, also was a District II Academic All-American. Samantha Evanich earned Rookie of the Year honors after hitting .304, driving in 42 runs and slugging a school record 14 homeruns. Evanich excelled as a pitcher, fashioning a 9-5 record and 1.35 earned run average. She also garnered a berth on the East Regional All-Tournament Team. Matthews was selected as the Freedom Conference Coach of the Year for the second time in the last three years. Despite a roster that included only two seniors and 14 freshmen, he was able to guide the team to the conference title and 16 wins in its final 20 games. Wilkes CeOebrates 60 Years of fJtrDtereoDDegjDate FootbaOD BY DR. HAROLD COX Oct. 11, 2006, marks the 60th anniversary of intercol­ legiate football at Wilkes, part of the revival of intercol­ legiate sports at what was then Bucknell University Junior College (BUJC) following the end of World War 11. The establishment of a football team was a major undertaking. The college did not have a coach, property suitable for practice or game play, or any football equipment. These problems were solved quickly. George Ralston was recruited from the colleges Veteran's Guidance Center staff to coach the team. An arrangement was made with nearby Kingston High School to use its field on weekends when Kingston was playing away games. Lastly, Wilkes-Barre city officials gave their permission to use the field in Kirby Park for the team’s practices. The team was assembled and organized in less than six weeks. The players were all student volunteers, the majority being veterans of World War II. At the same lime, other enterprising students showed their support for the new team. A pre-game pep rally was scheduled along the dike, and one student named Reese Pelton organized a band to support the athletic events. The first football team played six games with various junior college level teams. It gave up only two touchdowns and finished the season undefeated. The combined season score was BUJC - 95, opponents - 12. As an article in the 1947 BUJC Yearbook noted. "Rarely docs a football team make such an imposing start." �WILKES I* 59th Annual Spring Commencement Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour conferred 273 bachelor's, 262 master’s and 72 doctor of pharmacy degrees during the university’s I © Rachel Dyer and Carlos Candelario will perform with the National Players Touring Company. W ■ ■ GO _ Theatre Arts Alumni Selected to Perform with National Players Carlos Candelario 06 of Harvey’s Lake, Pa., and Rachel Dyer ’06 of Forestburgh, N.Y., have been selected to tour with the prestigious National Players Touring Company’ in Washington, D.C. National Players, now in its 58th year, is the longest-running classical touring company in the United States. This year, it will present William Shakespeare’s Othello and Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Ernest. Candelario will understudy the title role in Othello and Lane in The Importance of Being Ernest. Dyer will play support roles in Othello and Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Ernest. The company is scheduled to tour the United Slates in the fall of 2006. Alumnus Ben Shovlin ’00 toured with National Players five years ago in Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Joe Dav. son. chair of visual and performing arts, performed in Romeo and Juliet and The Taming of the Shrew in the group’s 30th tour. University in Ohio, Etruscan Press has created a full-time managing editor position and will provide on-site experiential learning opportu­ nities for students in the creative writing program as well as Wilkes undergraduate students. “While we delight in being able 10 provide a congenial home for Etruscan Press, we will benefit greatly from the national exposure of having the press here on campus," said Wilkes University President Tim Gilmour. “This partnership also sends a strong message about the cultural richness of the region. Having a university-based press with the prominence of Etruscan will put Northeastern Pennsylvania on the literary' world’s map.” From its inception in 2001, Etruscan Press has promoted books that nurture the dialogue among genres, achieve a distinctive voice and reshape the literary and cultural histories of which they are a part. Etruscan has published books by H.L. Hix, Milton Kessler and William Heyen, whose collection of poetry’ Shoah Train, received a National Book Award nomination in 2004. During its brief history, Etruscan Press has garnered several prestigious grants, including The Nalional Endowment for the Arts, The Ohio Arts Council, and the Nathalie and James Andrews Foundation. Etruscan Press founders Bob Mooney (left) and Phil Brady (at podium) discuss the partnership with Wilkes. Alumnus Flies American Flag Over Iraq For Wilkes Football Team This spring, Wilkes University welcomed home a hero. U.S. Air Force Captain Tom Yeager ’96 returned to campus for the first time in more than six years to make a special presentation to the Wilkes football team. An F-15 fighter pilot, Yeager flew an American flag over Iraq on a recent mission for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He presented the flag, along with a mission certificate, to head football coach Frank Sheptock and more than 80 members of the football team who turned out to meet and welcome the captain. The flag will fly at Ralston Field during the fall sports season. Yeager, who credits his experiences as a student athlete and coach Sheptock for providing him with the leadership skills necessary to be a good soldier, spoke to the team about his career as a pilot, the war on terrorism and the importance of team building, leadership and mentorship. “Wilkes University’ was a building block to where 1 am today,” Yeager said. “I feel my time on the football field with fellow teammates and the leadership of coach Sheptock mirrors everyday’ life as an Air Force fighter pilot.” Yeager also showed the team a DVD with raw footage of the mission Continued on Page S Pictured from left aro: Dr. Paul Adams, vice president of student affairs; Addy Mnlatcsti director of athletics; Copt. Tom Yengei ?r; head football coach Frank Sheptock; and Sandra Carroll, executive director of alumni rrelations. �oNcampus he flew with the flag. While on campus, Yeager was given a person­ alized tour of new buildings, including the University Center on Main and the Henn' Student Center, which was under construction when he last visited Wilkes. After a twoweck leave to his hometown of Ashland. Pa., Yeager flew to California where he began Top Gun training with the Navy Hornets. “One of my goals is to return and do a fly-by over campus for Homecoming." he said. Graham Appointed Interim Provost Dr. Bernard Graham, dean of the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, has been appointed interim provost. Graham replaces Dr. Maravene Loeschke who resigned in May to become president of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania. Graham brings more than 35 years of experience in industry and education to the interim post. He was appointed dean of the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing in 1995. He previously served as associate dean of the college of pharmacy at Idaho State University and as an associate ■r Prtze-'wir.r.mt professor of the college of pharmacy at the University of South Carolina. Graham also served as a senior health physicist and environmental group supervisor with Pennsylvania Power and Light in Allentown, Pa. “1 look forward to working with all of the university's academic depart­ ments, my colleagues on Deans Council and members of President’s Cabinet to help to set the university’s strategic direction," Graham said. The university has convened a committee to conduct a national search for a permanent replacement for Loeschke. Dr. Harveyjacobs, associate dean of the Nesbitt College of Pharmacy and Nursing, will step in as dean in Graham’s absence. The Beacon Receives Award for Excellence in Content, Coverage and Editing Wilkes University's student newspaper, The Beacon, received a first-place rating from the American Scholastic Press Association in its annual review and contest. The Beacon was given an unprecedented perfect score for both content/ coverage and editing, and the reviewer cited outstanding writing ivered the excellence as chief among the traits that distinguish the paper. This is the fifth year that the weekly college newspaper has received first place honors in the annual contest. Beacon advisor and assistant professor of communi­ cation studies Dr. Andrea Frantz is the 2004 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Small Programs National Journalism Teacher of the Year. g the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association were (back row, left to> right): Dr. Bob Bohlander, associate professor of Attending gy; David Scarisbrick; Jason Kowalski; Adam Mason; Aaron Pascoe; Amanda Baronow' psychology rski; Shanna Allen; April Ritz; Kalyn Rupert; and Dr. DebbieTini indell, associate professor of psychology. Front row, left to right: Rebecca Storer, Lauren Peters, Cheryl Kramer, Virginia Merola, Erica Bucholz and Lindsay Nanz. Dr. Paola Bianco with Dr. Darin Fields, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Bianco Publishes Anthologies of Spanish Literature Dr. Paola Bianco, associate professor of Spanish, published a series of > books for university use and high £I school Spanish advanced placement | courses. The series consists of three I editions of Spanish works and two volumes of Hispanic literature. The three editions are: “La Casa de Bernarda Alba,” a play by Federico Garcia Lorca; San Manuel Bueno, Martir, a short novel by Miguel de Unamuno; and a play by Tirso de Molina titled, “El Burlador de Psychology Students Present Research to Psychology Association Fourteen psychology students attended the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in Baltimore to present posters of research they conducted with faculty mentors Dr. Debbie Tindell and Dr. Robert Bohlander. The research focused on memory recall, cognition and word fragmentation. Students Present Research at PA Academy of Science More than 40 biology and chemistry majors presented research papers and posters with their faculty mentors at the 82nd annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science (PAS) in Hershey, Pa. Wilkes University had one of the largest contingencies of undergrad­ uates at the meeting. PAS provides forums for both junior and senior scientific research presentations and discussions and also encourages colleagues to meet from different academic institutions and indus­ tries. Dr. Valerie Kalter, associate professor of biology, serves as president of PAS. Student Athletes Raise Money for Charity More than 225 Wilkes University student athletes and coaches participated in the second annual Colonels Charity Challenge to benefit the Children's Miracle Network and the Gift of Life donor program. The Colonels Charity Challenge featured Senior biology major Abigail Redmond was one of 41 students to present research at the Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences' annual meeting earlier this year. nine endurance and strength events, including a sand bag challenge. 800-yard run, 200-yard dash, tire throw, kettlebell throw, tire flip, farmers walk, obstacle relay, and a team van or shuttle pull. The event helped to raise more than $3,000 for the charities. Field hockey player Devon McKay prepares to lot Oo during the tire throw competition. 9 �covERStory story Watching the World Fred Gedrich '73 is a Foreign Policy Expert and National Security Analyst _ , BY KYLE KREIDER, PH D. ■ 1 i h. iM I _ Fl I n r ► K r ■I J i i i___ Fred Gcdrcch *73 (left) and political science professor Kyle Kreider discuss world affairs and national security during a meeting in Washington, D.C. IW Y HOLE AS A PROFESSOR H W K I of political science ■ ■ makes me a keen I W ■ observer of issues affecting our global world. So it was with great pleasure that I took advantage of an opportunity to meet and interview Wilkes alumnus Fred Gedrich ’73 during a recent trip to Washington, D.C. Fred is a former U.S. Department of Defense and State Department official who is now a foreign policy expert and national security analyst. In his 28 years of government sen ice, Fred traveled throughout the United States and to U.S. missions in more than 50 countries. He has also attended UN World Summits in Monterrey, Mexico and Johannesburg. South Africa. Fred has appeared on the BBC, CNN, Fox News Channel and MSNBC and has been a guest on hundreds of radio stations throughout the country discussing U.S. relations with other countries and international organizations as well as the global war on terror. An accomplished writer, his articles have been published and used by United Press International, Le Monde, CBS News, The Miami Herald, American Enterprise Institute Magazine and National Review. He is also a contributing author to “War Footing: 10 Steps America Must Take to Prevail in the War for the Free World.” Fred splits his time working as executive vice president for MobilVox, Inc., a software engineering and wireless technology firm. For this cover story, Fred shared his informed opinions on a number of topics affecting our country’s national security and political landscape, including the war in Iraq, global terrorism, national security, freedom and democracy, and the state of our post-9/11 world. Q - Tell ns about how you moved from a Willies graduate to the State Department in the 1980s to a foreign polity analyst now? i A - After graduating from Wilkes in 1973,1 accepted a position with the Department of the Navy. I trans­ ferred to the Department of Defense in 1983 after receiving a master’s degree from Central Michigan University. At Defense, my duties included evaluating major aircraft, missile, shipbuilding and space programs. In 1987,1 moved to the U.S. State Department. My first assignment at State took me to Paris, Warsaw and Nairobi. Some other notable assignments included Beijing during the Tiananmen Square Massacre, Beirut under hostile conditions, several African countries undergoing political and economic turmoil, Haiti during the embargo, and the newly independent states in the former Soviet Union shortly after the collapse of the communist empire. Many of those experiences, as well as my strong interest in U.S. national security and foreign policy issues, opened the doors to radio and television appearances and publication in the print media after my retirement from federal service. Q — On to the hard questions. In your opinion, can the United States win the war in Iraq? A - Certainly. However, final victory will require continued patience, resolve and sacrifice by the U.S. and its allies, and the bravery and commitment of millions of Iraqis thirsting for freedom, liberty and peace after enduring decades of abuse, oppression and war under the tight-fisted rule of Saddam Hussein. Unfortunately, the quick military victory over Saddam’s regime by coalition forces has not quelled the violence in Iraq. Much of the mayhem is being perpetrated by several thousand foreign terrorists loyal to al Qaeda’s Sunni-bred terrorists Osama bin Laden and Abu Musab al Zarqawi and about 20,000 Saddam loyalists. Operating mostly in four Sunni Triangle provinces, they use asymmetric warfare tactics in contravention of Geneva conven­ tions and protocols by hiding in civilian populations, wearing civilian clothes, and deliberately targeting innocents, mostly Shi’a, for slaughter. Nonetheless, 14 of Iraq’s other provinces, possessing Iraq’s substantial oil reserves, are relatively secure and improving economically. Iraq’s three free elections last year and recent formation of a permanent, unified government representing the country’s three major groups strongly suggests the terrorists and insurgents will eventually fail. Freedom and democracy will not come easy to Iraq. Its neighbors include the terrorist states of Iran and Syria and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In those countries, the concept of individual liberty is disdained and conditions allow groups like al Qaeda to gestate among the populations. Q — How long will and should the U.S. military be in Iraq? A - However long the U.S. considers it to be in our national security interest. In 1998, President Clinton made it U.S. policy, by signing the Iraq Liberation Act, to depose Saddam Hussein's regime. In 2002, Congress voted overwhelm­ ingly to pass the “Joint Resolution to Authorize the use of U.S. Armed Forces Against Iraq." It chronicles Saddam’s weapons of mass Y- V 7' i While in South Africa attending the UN World Summit in Johannesburg, Gedrich traveled to a village near the Mozambique/Zimbabwc borders. destruction programs, their use, and his crimes against humanity. Both chambers of Congress recently voted to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Iraqi people. In the three years that have elapsed since the U.S.-led coalition forcibly removed the Hussein regime from power, Iraq has regained its sover­ eignty, held three free elections, and formed a permanent constitu­ tional government. This remarkable achievement occurred in consid­ erably less time, and with far fewer casualties for the U.S., than occurred during another era in Germany, Japan and South Korea. Thanks largely to President Truman's leadership and foresight, those three countries eventually flowered into vibrant democracies and the world is better for it. President Bush envisions the same result for Iraq. It shouldn't be over­ looked that the U.S. still has 75,000 troops in Germany, 40,000 troops in Japan, and 33,000 troops in South Korea protecting U.S. 10 11 �covERStory covERStory I rm ? Im M security interests in those geographic spheres. Leaving Iraq before the new government has a chance to take root and properly defend the country, as some American politicians arc now suggesting, would be viewed as weakness by terror groups like al Qaeda and terrorist states like Iran. Syria and North Korea. A premature departure would also put Americans, Iraqis and citizens of other countries at greater risk by ceding this resource-abundant country to enemies who would like nothing more than to turn it into a terrorist-haven and totalitarian state. Q - Has the U.S. presence in Iraq distracted us from dismantling al Qaeda and finding Osama bin Laden who is thought to be in hiding in Afghanistan? A - No. Al Qaeda reportedly has cells in more than 60 countries, including Iraq. And the group has deliberately attacked and killed innocents in the U.S. and Iraq and also in places like Bali, Beirut, Casablanca. Dar es Salaam, Istanbul, Jakarta. Jerusalem. London, Madrid, Nairobi and Riyadh. Since 9/11, the U.S., with the assistance of allies, has reportedly been able to capture or kill more than two-thirds of al Qaeda's leadership including the groups chief planner of the 9/11 attacks. Sheik Mohammed, and its leader in Iraq, the late al Zarqawi. Regarding bin Laden’s whereabouts, various intelligence reports have him hiding in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan or Yemen. While it is important that he be eventually brought to justice for attacks on the U.S. and other crimes against humanity, he has become increas­ ingly irrelevant to the war, mainly because it does not appear that present circumstances allow him to exercise direct command and control authority over his terrorist network. Q — Will the Iraq war remain a polarizing issue in the U.S. and allied countries? A - Yes. Having two major U.S. political parties guarantees passionate differences on war and peace decisions and constant challenges to administration policy. That is precisely how our political system works. And it sends a powerful message to friend and foe alike that our country's disagree­ ments are settled at the ballot box S-aaaas and in congressional chambers through civil discourse and the rule of law - rather than the dark places inhabited by some of the world’s most sinister forces where scores are customarily settled by bombs, bullets and terrorism. However, I do not expect the political rifts which occurred between some Free World countries over Iraq to continue. France and Germany, two major critics of the U.S.-led military intervention in Iraq, are now working closely with the U.S. to prevent the terrorist state of Iran from developing a nuclear weapons program. Q - You’ve traveled extensively to more than 50 foreign countries, two UN Summits and have been at the epicenter of many world events. Is American hatred or resentment on the rise? A - On a government-togovernment basis, I would answer the question in the affirmative. According to Freedom House - a democracy focused group co­ founded by Eleanor Roosevelt the 191 member-nations of the UN are split into two main groups: 87 free nations and 104 nations that are not. The latter group includes 45 of the most oppressive regimes and human rights abusers in the world and the six countries desig­ nated by the U.S. as terrorist states. Most UN members, including some of our putative Free World allies in Europe like France, do not like the U.S. status as Free World leader and President Bush’s stated national security strategy of defeating global terrorism by promoting and expanding global freedom and democracy and using pre-emptive force to eliminate threats to U.S. security. And they collectively show their disdain for the U.S. by collectively voting against U.S. supported positions in the general assembly about 75 percent of the time on important issues such as terrorism, arms control, and human rights. However, from the perspective of the estimated 2.3 billion people living under oppression and another billion or so living in abject poverty in developing countries, the answer is quite different. If given the chance, the vast majority of [oppressed people] would migrate to the U.S. in a nanosecond. The long lines customarily seen at overseas U.S. consulate offices offer the best proof of their feelings toward the United States. In their eyes, the U.S. is a bastion of freedom and the land of hope and opportunity. Q - Five years after the September 11th attacks, in your opinion, wliat is the current state of national security in the U.S.? A - The U.S. faces continued to destabilize the Western challenges in the global war on Hemisphere, and the growing terror and from other escalating reach of the Islamo-fascists are global security threats. Lax U.S. other worrisome U.S. national border controls and immigration security issues. law enforcement provide enticing opportunities for our nation’s sworn Q — On a lighter note, what are your enemies. Americans should be fondest memories of Wilkes? mindful that many terrorists are eager to carry-out bin Laden's A — The many discussions with infamous 1998 fatwa stating, “It is students and faculty in the the individual duty of all classroom and “The Commons." Muslims to kill The small college Americans: military environment at Wilkes and civilian.” If given the chance, sparked my intel­ Although lectual curiosity and they’ve tried, the vast majority of provided an terrorists have outstanding educa­ been unable to oppressed people would tional foundation strike the U.S. allowing me to Homeland again migrate to the U.S. in a enter the exciting primarily because universe of ideas, of changed national nanosecond. opportunities and security strategies from experiences awaiting even’ the pre-9/11 period when college graduate. terrorism was treated chiefly as a law enforcement issue. The Patriot Q - More than 600 students Act, NSA Terrorist Surveillance graduated from Wilkes this past Program, tracking terrorist May, most of whom arc trying to financing, and U.S.-led military find the keys to success. What interventions in Afghanistan and advice wouldyou give them? Iraq arc some things that have contributed in keeping the A - Be fearless in pursuing dreams homeland safe. Iran’s efforts to and changing interests and treat build nuclear weapons, North failure as a learning experience. It is Korea's nuclear weapons and longremarkable what one can accom­ range missile delivery capability, plish by stepping outside the Chinas strategic ambitions, comfort zone and exploring the economic power and military many wonderful opportunities this build-up, Castro-Chavez's attempts world has to offer. l>. I If you would like to contact Fred Gcdrich, visit his message board on the Colonel Connection at: http://commimity.wilkes.edu 13 �spoilight spoilight {e} Mentoring the Next Generation of Wilkes Students I I Why the next class of freshmen may be the most knowledgeable students to ever enter Wilkes I* *1 ENT0RING HAS ALWAYS ■ I Wilkes' e-Mentoring program is designed to give all freshmen a student-level outlet for advice both online and face-to-face. - Phillip Ruthkosky, Director of Student Development BY JULIE UEHARA I ■ g ■ been at the core of I ^^g I Wilkes University. I I This fall, Wilkes is I I building on its commitment to mentoring with the introduction of a new e-Mentoring program for incoming freshmen. “Wilkes’ e-Mentoring program is designed to give all freshmen a student-level outlet for advice both online and face-to-face," said Philip Ruthkosky, director of student development. “As the transition from high school to college often presents a difficult blend of academic, social and cultural challenges, this program is intended to help in the transition and provide a supportive environment for academic and personal growth." For their first semester at Wilkes, each new student is paired with an e-Mentor from a similar major. In May, the incoming freshmen received a personalized letter from their e-Mentor offering support and inviting them to contact them with questions or concerns prior to orientation. “This is one of the more exciting and unique elements of the program," Ruthkosky added. “Incoming freshmen will have access to students before they arrive on campus. While still in high school, they are learning from the experiences of their e-Mentors, asking questions and learning about topics that normally wouldn’t arise until they've moved on campus. “Based on the amount of infor­ mation they are receiving early on, this may be the most knowledgeable: freshman class to ever enter Wilkes,” Ruthkosky said. Capitalizing on the popularity of social networks like MySpace and Facebook, the cornerstone of the eMentoring program is the Freshman Mentoring Network, an online community designed exclusively for freshmen. The Freshman Mentoring Network is a non-intimi­ dating place for students to send confidential notes to £ their e-Mentors, post discussion topics on message boards, access academic support resources and receive tips on common first-year challenges such as time management, roommate relations and studying skills. “The e-Mentoring platform is great because it marries mentoring with an online component that today’s students are already savvy and comfortable with,” said Mark Allen, dean of students. “It sends a clear message to our new students that mentoring is part of the culture at Wilkes and they will be provided with that support right from the beginning." To help develop the e-Mentoring program, a survey was conducted last year to gather the thoughts, concerns, suggestions and experi­ ences of the then-freshman class. The survey results showed that twothirds of the students believe they would have benefited from a mentor during their freshman year. Their feedback also was used as topics on the Freshman Mentoring Network message boards about common first-year issues. Ifj With such a positive response from the student body, it was not hard to recruit mentors for the program’s inaugural semester. One of the 60 students who has been hired and trained as an e-Mentor isjenna Strzelccki, a r ■I The message boards give mentors the opportunity to share their experiences with all the freshmen in a sort of open forum. )OC^> -Jenna Strzelccki, Senior .) senior business administration major who has been using the Freshman Mentoring Network to communicate with her mentees. “We have been using the e-Mentoring network to send notes and keep each other up-to-date with college and orientation preparation infor­ mation,” she said. “I think the best feature on the network is the message boards. They give mentors the opportunity to share their experiences with all the freshmen in a sort of open forum." Anthony Troianiello, an incoming freshman and one of Strzelecki’s mentees, agrees. “The eMentoring program has been very helpful, and the online network is an easy way for me to ask questions and receive answers,” Troianiello said. “I also like the message boards. They give you a lot of helpful information that you may have not thought about.” Although the Freshman Mentoring Network is a key component to the e-Mentoring program, interaction is more than virtual. The e-Mentors also are the orientation leaders, which means The e-Mentoring platform marries mentoring with an online component that today's students arc already savvy and comfortable with. - Mark Allen, Dean of Students I thought this was a great opportunity for new freshmen that might have trouble adjusting to college life. - Valerie Martinez, Sophomore they will meet and get to know their mentees during the two-day freshman orientation in which they will participate in several team building activities and community service together. Throughout the remainder of the semester, mentors and mentees are encouraged to keep in touch both online and face-toface as well as participate in events scheduled through the university. Another Wilkes c-Mcntor is Valerie Martinez, a sophomore political science and communication studies double major. Her decision to become an e-Mentor had much to do with her experiences and the support she received during her freshman year. “When 1 first came to Wilkes, 1 was overwhelmed with trying to adjust my schedule so that I could participate in all the activities I wanted, and 1 also felt guilty for leaving my family, especially my mother,’’ she explained. “At my orientation, 1 had a wonderful orien­ tation leader who not only made me feel welcome but became a good friend. 1 was also lucky to have an RA (resident assistant) who was there for me my first semester and helped me meet people and adjust to the culture of Wilkes. "Because of my experiences, 1 thought this was a great opportunity to be there for new freshmen that might also have some trouble adjusting, not only to the college life, but the people and the transition process that one must go through.’’ I1.1 15 �Wilkes Borre. PA. Jim spcyrlight Pu,chMe.d jewelers after graduating from VVilkes College Lost & Found ...... '67 Graduate Reunites With His Class Ring...Twice BY EMILY VINCENT Deposit, NY: Where Jim Mason / taught and I lived when \ the ring was \ Syracuse, NY: Where the ring was found the first time in j the early 70 s. Once I Mason was located. I the nng was sent back' lost., both times' to him in Deposit Deposit. NY: One Ring her back with it. I found the initials Syracuse and didn’t realize that I lost the The call was from Donna Fricker, a matched up with Jim Mason’s ring,” Mason said. “1 didn’t wear it all former student and advisee of Masons information and advised lhe woman to the time. I knew that it was misplaced, while he taught at Deposit Central send lhe ring to me as I would be more but I didn’t think it was in SyTacuse.” School in Deposit, N.Y. than happy to distribute to Jim.” “When Donna called me, I thought When the village office learned that Mason responded to lhe letter, stating that the stone is blue. With the it was time for a class reunion,” Mason the ring’s owner was Mason, Fricker matched description, the ring was said. “Instead, she was calling to tell decided to contact him directly and promptly returned to Mason. me that my college class ring was notify him of lhe discovery in Deposit. Number coincidences also seem found in the sewer system in Deposit. I “He just laughed when 1 called him,” Four-ever His? teacher and still tutors students. to occur in his life. Mason was at a didn’t even know that the ring was lost Fricker said. Coincidentally, Mason To this day, Mason does not know He likes to read books on mathematics. He has incorporated restaurant near Allentown, Pa., in the first place.” Mason purchased the ring from was going to be in town that weekend, how the ring ended up in the Deposit where a waitress told him about her and a village trustee presented the ring sewer system. Wilkes (College) with a degree in mathematical patterns into the boyfriend who was born in 1986. Bartikowsky Jewelers in Wilkes-Barre back to Mason. mathematics. The retired math masonry’ and carpentry of his When the check arrived, it was for after graduating from Wilkes. He moved to Deposit for a teaching position. HE PHRASE “ONCE INA lifetime' does not apply to Jim “Bimmie” Mason, a 1967 graduate of He worked for 30 years as a math teacher who now lives in Jim house, including a tribute to the $19.86. A few days later, Mason Thorpe. Pa., has a fascination with square root of two and a hidden received a phone call from a former numbers, and the numbers have binary' code of 2000 to mark the student who graduated in 1986. been good to him. millennium year. Mason laughed at the coincidence. “I have a theory' that my ex­ girlfriend was mad at me and flushed it Two Losses down the toilet,” he joked. “It’s still a Reporter Deborah Stcver of the Deposit mystery because she doesn’t remember dating a teacher from a nearby school Courier, the local weekly newspaper, ever having the ring.” who lived in Deposit in the early' heard about the found class ring. Like 1970s. When the two broke up in Fricker, Stever is a former student of the alumni office, Weeks said this type Mason explained that he began Based on her experience working in 1975, Mason said the ex-girlfriend Mason’s. She witnessed the ring being of thing has not happened before and asked him if she could keep his class returned to Mason, interviewed him that Masons story' is quite unique. ring for sentimental reasons. He and wrote a story for the paper. “Although 1 hear that schools have agreed, and that was the last he saw of the ring...or so he thought. Thirty-one y'ears later, Mason’s class “It was a real fun story to cover,” she said. “It was more fun because I knew him and hadn’t seen him in a long it is not common at Wilkes,” she said. When asked what Mason should do lime. Its one of those stories that you with the ring now, everyone agreed system. Workers from the villages laugh the whole lime you’re writing it. that he should keep it in a safe place. Department of Public Works were It has a happy ending.” And the year that Stever graduated system line when worker John from Deposit Central School? 1975 - Romanofski discovered lhe gold ring. the same year that Mason lost the ring. He brought it back to the village office where Fricker works. Fricker and a co-worker examined the From interviewing Mason for the story, she learned that this is not the first time that Mason has lost his college class “He should write a note about the ring and pass it along to one of his nephews,” Fricker suggested. Stever said Mason should definitely' not give it away again. “I’m not sure how many lives this ring will have,” she said. The experience of losing his class ring, which was in good shape, noticing ring. In 1971, Mason received a letter ring - both times - has made the ring Wilkes College and 1967 appearing on from Syracuse, N.Y., slating that a Wilkes mean more to Mason than before. “It is the outside of the ring and the initials College class ring had been found. more of a memento to me now,” he JMM engraved on the inside. The co­ explained. “The ring tics me back worker e-mailed Wilkes University' to let Three ABumni more to my earlier days at Wilkes. them know that a class ring was found. The sender of the letter contacted That is where it all began - where Wilkes, and the college was able to decisions were made and where 1 University’s Alumni Office received the narrow the list of possible alumni decided what to do with my life. e-mail. “1 received an e-mail from a down to three people. If the rightful woman stating she had found a Wilkes class ring with initials on it and a class owner could correctly identify the away or lose the ring again, but if he color of the stone in the ring, it would does, the numbers are on his side that year," Weeks explained. “She asked if 1 be returned to him. it will be returned to him. After all, the Nancy Weeks from Wilkes could look up the information and call I this sort of thing happen on occasion, ring turned up in the Deposit sewer repairing and cleaning the sewer I I “1 had attended a math conference in Odds are slim that Mason will give third lime is a charm.IDI Il you would like to contact Jim Mason, visit his message board on the Colonel Connection at: http://community.wilkcs.edu 17 �dAssnotes cLAssnotes 1955 Doris J. Merrill is a World War II veteran residing in Nanticoke. Pa. 1959 Alan Balcomb Sr. was inducted into the South Brunswick High School Hall of Fame in South Brunswick, N.J.. as the schools most successful boys' basketball coach. He led the team to its only state championship in 1968 and won more than 300 games in his career. Alan also was a part-time assistant coach for five years to Pete Carrill, mens basketball coach at Princeton University. He has retired from teaching and coaching. His daughter, Melanie, is now the head womens basketball coach at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. 1960 Clifford Kobland, Ph.D., is a professor of communication studies at the State University of New York at Oswego. He has been married to his wife, Barbara, for 46 years. The couple has four grandchildren. 1970 1966 Richard Bucko, Ed.D., is a recently retired principal from the Moorestown Township Public Schools in Ncwjersey. He now teaches for Fairleigh Dickinson University and manages his educa­ tional consulting business. He lives in Medford. N.J., with his wife, Marilyn. 1967 Barry M. Miller just completed his term as president of the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents. One of the highlights of his year in office was the lengthy interview with Consumers Union and the front cover article inclusion in the May 2005 issue of Consumer Reports. Barry's company. Buyers Only America Realty, has just opened its investor buyer division. He resides in Denver, Colo., with his wife, Margie, and their children, Lisa and Katie. 1961 1968 Benjamin J. Matteo has been in the public accounting practice for more than 47 years, in addition to his involvement with various civic and charitable organizations. He instituted a holiday food basket distribution program that is still in operation. Matteo and his wife, Josephine, have been married for 54 years. Lee M. Philo is a veterinary service officer with 33 years of military service. He is assigned to the 109th Medical Detachment in Stanton, Calif. In 1972, he earned his doctorate in veterinary' medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1986, he earned a second doctorate from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. David M. Boguslto is retiring this year after 32 years with the Hartford County Public Schools in Maryland. He resides in Bel Air, Md., with his wife of 33 years, JoAnne, a special education teacher. 1971 John Jack Flynn is a freelance writer/editor in Fairfax, Va. His business, JJF Productions, offers speechwriting and other creative writing services. He retired in 2003 as senior writer/editor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C., after more than 30 years of federal and military service. Dr. William J. Reese is a professor of history and educational policy studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his Ph.D. He is the author of America’s Public Schools: From the Common School to No Child Left Behind (Thejohns Hopkins University Press 2005). His other books include Hoosier Schools, Past and Present (1998), The Origins of the American High School (1995) and The Social Histoiy ofAmerican Education (1988). 1974 1977 Debbie Dunleavy is the marketing director for First Liberty Bank & Trust in Scranton, Pa. A former WYOU-TV Channel 22 anchor for nearly 20 years, she won the station’s first-ever Emmy for a series on breast cancer. Demetrius Fannick was the leading defense attorney for Hugo Selenski in one of the most high-profile murder cases in recent Luzerne County history. He resides in Dallas Township, Pa., with his wife, Mary Ann, and their daughter, Maggie. 1975 1978 Caiy Kratz is a supervisor of the construction services department at PG Energy in Wilkes-Barre. He resides in Forty-Fort, Pa., with his wife, Kristen. Cynthia Glawe Maillottx, Ph.D., RN, is the chair of the nursing department at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with her husband, Peter, and two children, Bradley and Clifford. I I Joseph Ishley resides in Macon, Ga., with his wife, Elizabeth, and their son, Joseph. 1973 Louise Ann Beebe was promoted to senior medical program clinical specialist in April 2006. She is involved in managing clinical research trials for a major pharma­ ceutical company. She and her husband, Richard Thornton, look forward to celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in September. Joseph Grilli is the director of corporate outreach/new initiatives at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. He resides in Jenkins Township, Pa., with his wife, Lisa, and two children. 19 �CLAssnotes CLA=?notes upclose: Ellen K. (duFossc) Wcngcn owns a Curves fitness center franchise in Northeastern Pennsylvania. She is involved with the Lupus Foundation of Edward Mollahan '81 Ec '.G'snan I (" "f ‘ the 2006 Advisory and I J Leadership . Council on I Pennsylvania, participating in numerous fund-raising events. She resides in Lake Wrnola. Pa., with her husband. Paul 79. who is the president of a division of L-3 Communications, Space and Navigations. 1979 ‘ Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans by U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L Chao.The council’s role is to review, research and recommend policy to the Department of Labor. Mollahan is a senior vice president at JPMorgan, where he is responsible for new applications, new business development, client management, and consultant programs in the corporate and public pension segment Mo! ahan joined JPMorgan in 1982 and has he’d various positions in the pension area, including performance Gan- R. Blockus is a sports writer for The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown. Pa. He was named Print Journalist of the Year for 2006 by the National Wrestling Media Association. He began covering wrestling, both on the radio and in the newspaper, while attending Wilkes. In addition to high school and college wrestling. Blockus has covered international wrestling, including the 1996 and 2004 Olvmpic Games. He resides in Laurys Station. Pa., with his wife, Lois, and their children. Jared and Marissa. measurement, accounting and client services. He has served in his current position since 2001. He is a Chartered Pension investment Professional and is affiliated with several industry associa­ tions, including the International Securities Dealers Association USDA., the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans FEBP/, the John Koze was recently elected vice president of membership for the Orange County Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development in California. He is a leadership and training consultant to Fortune 500 businesses. Koze is a former resident of Ashley, Pa. American Bankers Association ABA and the Pri vate Equity Industry Guidelines Group (PEIGGj. In addition to receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration from //hires University, Mo: a han has attended the Executi /e Education Program at the Wharton Schoo) of me University of Pennsylvania. He resides in Ando /er, N.J. 20 1980 Bob Gaetano has been an art teacher at Crestwood High School in Mountain Top. Pa„ for 24 years. He is a member of the Plein Air Painters, artists known for painting outdoors. His work has been exhibited from southern Vermont to New Hope, Pa. James T. Martin was recently selected for the Leadership Wilkes Barre class of 2007. He is presently a cardiovascular sonographer with the Wyoming Valley Health Care System. He has been with the system for 24 years. He resides in FortyFort, Pa., with his wife Donna, and their children, James and Kaitlyn. Susan (Isaacs) Shapiro is employed as a learning disabilities coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania. She was recently appointed to the board of trustees of the Academy in Manayunk, a school for children with learning disabilities that begins its first academic year in September 2006. She resides with her husband, Amiram, and their children, Ben and Ron, in Gladwyne, Pa. Italia (Wells) Davies resides in Nassau, Bahamas, with her husband, Fr. Stephen E. R. Davies, and their children, Bryant, Stephen and Simone. She works as the deputy director for the Anglican Central Education Authority in Nassau and surrounding islands. 1981 Mark I. Himelstein has published Solace, a book of poetry. He earned his master's degree in computer science from the University of California at Davis/Livermore. He holds four patents and has published a number of technical papers. He is currently the president and CEO of Heavenstone, Inc., a software development and management consulting firm. Hc resides in Saratoga, Calif., with his 1982 1990 Tony Vlahovic is president and founder of Momentum Fitness in Princeton, N.J. After overcoming cancer at age 14, pitching for the Boston Red Sox for four years and ultimately losing the use of his left leg due to a car accident, he opened the fitness center in 1998 to help post-rehab patients as well as to train athletes and help average citizens get into shape. A cancer wellness program is another feature of the center, available free of charge to patients and survivors. Amy Dominica (Adamczyk) Taylor is employed as a marketing and special events director at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Louisville, Ky. She resides in Louisville with her husband, Gregory Lawrence Taylor, Esq. 1983 Thomas George Urosevich is an associate in optometry for the Geisinger Medical Group in Mount Pocono, Pa. 1985 Jeffrey K. Box has been named president and CEO of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance, a regional community and economic development organization located in Pittston, Pa. 1988 Gary Jack Taylor is employed by RCN as a senior LAN administrator. He resides in Dallas, Pa., with his wife, Elizabeth. unclose, Robert A. Bruggeworth '83 Bob Bruggeworth is President and CEO Sue (Auch-Schwelk) Boyer is employed by the Boyer Insurance Agency in Conyngham, Pa. She resides in Sugarloaf, Pa., with her husband, Don, and their son, Steven. of RF Micro Devices (Nasdaq: RFMD), a Greensboro, NC- x based global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance radio Rob Johansen is employed as an actor at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Jennifer. systems and solutions for mobile commu­ nications applications. Since joining RF Micro Devices in 1999, Bob was the Vice President ofWireless Products. Bob was appointed President in June 2002 and 1991 Robert Charles Celia is employed bv BioHorizons in Birmingham. Ala., as a northeast regional manager of sales. He resides with his wife, Maureen Anne (Rogers) Celia, in Conshohocken, Pa. Thomas J. Obrzut Jr. was named one of the Lehigh Valley's top 20 business leaders under 40 by the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal. He is the owner/publisher of Pulse Weekly, a weekly arts and entertainment paper based in Allentown, Pa. 1989 1992 Flank Castano is the director of Luzerne County Children and Youth and the wrestling coach at GAR Memorial High School in Wilkes-Barre. Brian DcAngclo has been employed by the New Jersey State Police as a state trooper for 12 years. He resides in Upper Freehold Township, N.J., with his wife, Brandi, and their children, McKinley and Rylee. CEO in January 2003. Throughout his career, Bruggeworth has succeeded in building and expanding electronic businesses in the U.S. and Asia. RF Micro Devices’ revenue has more than doubled since Bob was appointed CEO and RF Micro Devices is quickly approaching S1 billion in annualized sales. Before joining RFMD, he worked for more than 10 years with AMP Inc., now a division ofTyco Electronics, ascending the corporate ladder from product engineer to divisional vice president in overseas offices. Founded in 1991, RFMD has become the leading provider of cellular power ampli­ fiers, which are the semi-conductor com­ ponents that transmit your conversations, via cellular frequencies, from your cell phone to nearby cell towers. daughter, Sammi. 21 �CLAssnotes CLASsnotes Diana Kantor has adopted two children with her husband, Scott. upclose: GinaTaylor is the head of acquisitions for small business customers for Mamin J. Michaels was elected a : principal by Baker & • McKenzie i International, a ___ I Swiss Verein, where he specializes in international taxation. He isis chairman of the European Regional Private Banking Steering Committee. Michaels authored a treatise (Thomson Publishing) on U.S. withholding tax. He also has been elected to the board of trustees of the Zurich International School, one of the largest international schools in the world. He resides in Zurich, Switzerland, where he has lived for the last eight years. _ KMT GinaTaylor'94 n® ’ OPEN, the Small Business Network of American . ,X.J Express. With a team of approximately 50 individuals,Taylor is responsible for leading the acquisition strategy and ensuring that OPEN wins with small business customers. In one of her earlier roles, she worked directly for the chief credit officer of the U.S. business on a number of initiatives including creating and launching a "new" risk training cur­ riculum that is still used today to train over 1,300 risk and information manage­ ment employees as well as another several thousand business partners. She then was then promoted to vice president in risk management and was responsible for launching a Julie Orloski is a fund development director for a local chapter of Girl Scouts of America. She resides in Tunkhannock, Pa., with her husband. Bob, and two daughters, Karen and Sarah. 1993 MaryAnn (Kasko) Lugiano received her master’s degree in education in 2001. She resides in Jackson Township, Pa., with her husband, Robert Jr., ’92 and their sons, Bobby and Michael. She has worked as a K-8 general music teacher at thejim Thorpe Area School District for 10 years. Robert also is a music teacher of 10 years, teaching grades 6-8 at the Wyoming Seminar)' Lower School. Tsukasa Waltich is an adjunct professor of fine arts at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She has a master’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton. 1994 Steven S. Endres, RE., is a national accounts manager for Novozymes Biologicals Inc. He and his wife, Gina, recently welcomed a new addition to their family: a son, Gabriel Steven Endres. Steve resides in Vineland, N.J., with his wife, son and two daughters, Taylor and Carly. new customer management strategy, which is now used in the U.S. and approximately 26 markets around the world. She also launched the first phase of a global customer experience initiative which will enable automated service across all key markets and through all key channels such as the internet and customer service. Terrie Lynn Schoonover is the owner of Schoonover Accounting and Tax Sendee, She has 23 years of accounting experience. She resides in Asylum Township in Bradford County, Pa., with her husband, Ralph, two children and three stepchildren. Taylor received her MBA from Drexel University, where she lectured in micro economics as a graduate assistant. Upon the completion of her MBA, she joined Signet Bank in Richmond, Va. as an analyst. She was recruited by hi the headquarters office of American Express in New York City in 1997. Thomas T. Whittman, Jr. works for his own construction company, Whittman Construction, in the Philadclphia/South Jersey region. He resides in Marlton, N.J. Nancy (Stanislaw) Crake is employed by JPMorgan Chase as a senior recruiter. Her husband, David ’94, is the director of bank opera­ tions for Barclaycard U.S. They reside in Newark, Del. Becky Fox recently opened a general dentistry practice in Cumberland County, Pa. A member of the American Association of Women Dentists, she recently obtained her fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and certification with the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Jennifer Heinzerling resides in Landing, NJ. Amy Lynch-Biniek is an adjunct English professor at College Misericordia in Dallas, Pa. She is working toward a doctorate in composition at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She resides in Plains Township, Pa. Robert P. Michaels was recently promoted to chief operating officer al the Institute for Human Resources and Services, Inc. He recently completed his MBA degree at Wilkes University. Katherine Zoka received a master's degree in education at Wilkes in 1997 and is employed by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District as a mathematics teacher al GAR Memorial High School. 1995 Edward J. Ciarimboli was recently named a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the 2005 listing of Super Lawyers published in Philadelphia Magazine. 1997 Ann Blasick recently accepted a job at the Georgia Institute of Technology as an assistant director in the division of professional practice, where she will help engineering students find co-op positions. She resides in Atlanta. Christie (Meyers) and Paul J. Patera '94 celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary on May 17. Paul is a teacher at Wyoming Valley West High School in Plymouth, Pa. Christie is a teacher at Dallas Middle School in Dallas, Pa. Christie also recently received her certification as a supervisor of curriculum and instruction following the completion of a master’s degree in education at College Misericordia. They have a son, William Ronald Potera. i 1996 Robert G. Watkins served in Iraq with the 365th Engineering Battalion. Detachment 4, an Army Reserves unit based in Scranton, Pa. He resides in Laflin, Pa., with his wife, Melissa, and three children. Jake and Sheila (Bubba) Cole were married in 2001 and live in Nazareth, Pa. They have a son, Jacob, who is two years old. The couple recently had a daughter, Sophia, on April 4, 2006. Jake is the director of construction for ESA Environmental Specialists, Inc. in Bethlehem, Pa. Sheila is a fourth grade teacher in Phillipsburg, NJ. I ' / t t<■ • I- r »•$ ta A / She resides in Mount Joy, Pa. 22 David Allen Hines was recently appointed acting deputy director for budget administration within the department of budget and planning, office of the chief financial officer of the government of the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C. / _ ________________ iI �dAssnotes 1998 Michael Barrault was recently named assistant vice president at PNC Bank in Wilkes-Barre. He also received his MBA from Wilkes University. Kerri (Gosling) Fasulo is the acqui­ sitions marketing manager for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. She resides in Pleasant Valley, N.Y., with her husband, Justin ’96. Kristi Lynn (Fchlingcr) Layland is employed by SERVPRO of central Luzerne County, Pa., as a sales and service manager. She resides in Exeter. Pa., with her husband, Marc. Jason F. Poplaski concentrates his legal practice in general litigation with Stevens & Lee Professional Corp. He was an assistant public defender for Lycoming County in Pennsylvania. He also has served as a law clerk for the Honorable Margherita Patti Worthington of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas and Mark A. Ciavarella, Jr. of the Luzeme County Court of Common Pleas. Lynn (Maguschak) Shymanski was named Wilkes University’s Outstanding Adult Learner for 2006. She is employed full-time as a certified medical technologist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She returned to Wilkes to pursue a degree in mathematics. Lynn and her husband, Paul, reside in FortyFort, Pa„ with their son, Aiden. They are expecting a second child in November. cLAssnotes Toni Ann (Stcinson) Loftus is a registered nurse with the U.S. Army Reserves. She resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with her husband. Paul Anthony. Christine (Gaydos) Vcith works in housing and residence life at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ. She resides in South Orange with her husband, Scott, and their son.jackjoseph. MariJo Watchilla-Thomas is employed as an engineering lab manager for Midiantic Engineering, Inc. in Pittston Township, Pa. She resides in Taylor, Pa. with her husband, Christopher Thomas. 1999 Lisa Johnson-Ford obtained her masters degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2004. A board certified adult acute care nurse practitioner, she practices at a gastroenterology clinic. She resides with her husband, William Ford, M.D., in Skippack, Pa. Kimberly (Kutch) Augustine is employed as a training manager at Sanofi Pasteur. She resides in Olyphant, Pa., with her husband, Christopher. Margaret Redmond is an assistant director of emergency services for the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, where she oversees operations in a 25-bed emergency department. She resides in Dallas, Pa. Laura (Chowanec) Ruthoski is employed as an operations repre­ sentative for Prudential Insurance. She resides in Scranton, Pa., with her husband, Bob, and their son, Brady Robert. Tracy Zaykoski-Kayhanfar is employed as a manager of environ­ mental technology for Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater, Pa. She resides in Nanticoke, Pa. with her husband, Andrew. Heath Ncidercr has been employed as a finance assistant and community relations representative for C-SPAN and is now a marketing representative for the network. He travels to high schools around the country to show students and Michael Miller served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 1996. He is employed by Wells Fargo as a loan officer. He resides in West Pittston, Pa., with his wife, Renee Majeski M’01. remembering: Dr. Charles B. Reif 79 passed away on April - s 93. A native of Hi 99 earned his doctorate WILKES UNIVERSITY 41 and joined the 11942, where he essor of biology and 5 first chairperson, 2000 James L. Caffrey is a facility engineer at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and a certified health care facility manager through the American Hospital Association. He received his MBA from Wilkes and also is an adjunct professor in the architectural engineering program at Luzerne County Community College. He resides in Hughestown, Pa., with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children, Jimmy and Meghan. t at Wilkes until his Name:____ '9, with the exception r of duty in the South Class year:. l.s. Navy in 1944 and E-mail: In hopes of increasing die attendance of our alumni and friends on Homecoming Weekend, we’re putting together class committees. If you would like to help network with your classmates to get the class “out,” please let us know how you will help. 'ried to Carolyn Lee Phone Number:. rears. Following / uvuld like to help os: Class Committee Chair Class Committee Member Class Gift Committee Member le married Dorothy I.They spent the last tsota. d a diverse range ts, largely centered he ecology of lakes, ■ften involved 1 students and were published in Amy Drobish is a social research associate in breast cancer research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She resides in Raleigh, N.C. Bryan Glahn and his wife, Jennifer Klaips ’02, are employed as teachers in the Northwest Area School District in Pennsylvania. Charles John Medico is employed as a critical care pharmacist with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He resides with his wife, Amory Jane, in Mountain Top, Pa. nals such as the Mu Delta honor society. She is employed as the manager of direct marketing and advertising with ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. ____ coach at Bishop Hoban High School, both in Wilkes-Barre. She resides with her husband, Louis Patrick Lyons, in Wilkes-Barre. < icbiiwater Ecology and the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. An ardent painter of nature scenes, Dr. Reif displayed his work at the Sordoni Art Gallery, the Hoyt Library, Jamie B. Howell, Pharnt.D., was married to Vito Forlenza on Sept. 24, 2005. Jamie earned a master’s degree in health policy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She works at a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey. Melinda Ann (Rushkowski) Heffron is working toward her master’s degree in reading at King’s College and has received her English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification. She is employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 as an elementary ESL teacher. She resides in Wilkes-Barre with her husband, Gregory. and with the Wyoming Valley Art League. At Wilkes, he and his students established the Charles B. Reif Scholarship Fund. He established the Charles Reif Undergraduate Research Endowment for the Pennsylvania Academy of Science and the Raymond Lindeman Award for the American Society for Linmnology and Oceanography. Many of Dr. Reif's former students have achieved success in medicine and academia. �CLAssnotes cLASsnotes 1998 Michael Banouk was recently named assistant vice president at PNC Bank in Wilkes-Barre. He also received his MBA from Wilkes University. Kerri (Gosling) Fasulo is the acqui­ sitions marketing manager for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. She resides in Pleasant Valley. N.Y., with her husband. Justin '96. Kristi Lynn (Fchlingcr) Layland is employed by SERVPRO of central Luzerne County, Pa., as a sales and service manager. She resides in Exeter, Pa., with her husband, Marc. Jason E Poplaski concentrates his legal practice in general litigation with Stevens & Lee Professional Corp. He was an assistant public defender for Lycoming County in Pennsylvania. He also has served as a law clerk for the Honorable Margherita Patti Worthington of the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas and Mark A. Ciavarella, Jr. of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. Lynn (Maguschak) Shymanski was named Wilkes University’s Outstanding Adult Learner for 2006. She is employed full-time as a certified medical technologist at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. She returned to Wilkes to pursue a degree in mathematics. Lynn and her husband, Paul, reside in FortyFort, Pa., with their son, Aiden. They are expecting a second child in November. Toni Ann (S(einson) Loftus is a registered nurse with the U.S. Army Reserves. She resides in Mountain Top, Pa., with her husband. Paul Anthony. Christine (Gaydos)Vcith works in housing and residence life at Seton Hall University in South Orange, N.J. She resides in South Orange with her husband, Scott, and their son. Jack Joseph. Mari Jo Watchilla-Thomas is employed as an engineering lab manager for Midiantic Engineering, Inc. in Pittston Township, Pa. She resides in Taylor, Pa. with her husband. Christopher Thomas. 1999 Lisa Johnson-Ford obtained her masters degree from the University of Massachusetts in 2004. A board certified adult acute care nurse practitioner, she practices at a gastroenterology clinic. She resides with her husband, William Ford, M.D., in Skippack, Pa. Kimberly (Kutch) Augustine is employed as a training manager at Sanofi Pasteur. She resides in Olyphant, Pa., with her husband, Christopher. Margaret Redmond is an assistant director of emergency services for the Wyoming Valley Healthcare System, where she oversees operations in a 25-bed emergency department. She resides in Dallas, Pa. Laura (Chowancc) Rutkoski is employed as an operations repre­ sentative for Prudential Insurance. She resides in Scranton, Pa., with her husband, Bob, and their son, Brady Robert. Tracy Zaykoski-Kayhanfar is employed as a manager of environ­ mental technology for Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater, Pa. She resides in Nanticoke, Pa. with her husband, Andrew. 2000 James L. Caffrey is a facility engineer at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and a certified health care facility manager through the American Hospital Association. He received his MBA from Wilkes and also is an adjunct professor in the architectural engineering program at Luzerne County Community College. He resides in Hughestown, Pa., with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children, Jimmy and Meghan. Amy Drobish is a social research associate in breast cancer research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She resides in Raleigh, N.C. Bryan Glahn and his wife, Jennifer Klaips ’02, are employed as teachers in the Northwest Area School District in Pennsylvania. Charles John Medico is employed as a critical care pharmacist with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa. He resides with his wife, Amory Jane, in Mountain Top, Pa. Heath Neiderer has been employed as a finance assistant and community relations representative for C-SPAN and is now a marketing representative for the network. He travels to high schools around the country to show students and teachers how to use C-SPAN as a learning tool in the classroom. Jennifer (Kovacs) Peckally and Michael Peckally welcomed their first child, Olivia Michele, on March 20, 2006. Jennifer is a third-grade teacher at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton, Pa., and Michael is an assistant principal at Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philadelphia. Michael is finishing his master's in educational leadership at Neumann College. They reside in Newportville, Pa. 2001 Edward T. Bednarz III resides in Havre de Grace, Md., with his wife, Jennifer, and their son, Edward IV. Katie (Pearson) Desiderio graduated from Wilkes University’s MBA program as a member of the Delta Mu Delta honor society. She is employed as the manager of direct marketing and advertising with ERA Franchise Systems, Inc. Jamie B. Howell, Phann.D., was married to Vito Forlenza on Sept. 24, 2005. Jamie earned a master’s degree in health policy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She works at a pharmaceutical company in New Jersey. Michael Miller served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 1996. He is employed by Wells Fargo as a Ioan officer. He resides in West Pittston, Pa., with his wife, Renee Majeski M’01. Lisa Ruggiero is an interpreter/claims processor for the Social Security Administration. She resides in Hazleton, Pa. remembering: Dr. Charles B. Reif 79 Dr. Charles Reif passed away on April 19, 2006. He was 93. A native of Minnesota, Reif earned his doctorate in zoology in 1941 and joined the Wilkes faculty in 1942, where he served as a professor of biology and John Williams is employed as a laboratory supervisor for Siberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., a global supplier of effect pigments. Williams has been with Siberline since 2001 and resides in New Philadelphia, Pa. the department's first chairperson. Dr. Reif taught at Wilkes until his retirement in 1979, with the exception of a two-year tour of duty in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy in 1944 and 1945. He was married to Carolyn Lee Hoffa Reif for 46 years. Following JoAnnc Zurich was recently pro­ moted to vice president, operations officer at Landmark Community Bank. She resides in Scranton, Pa. 2002 Aliccia Yvonne (Fink) Lyons is employed as an English teacher, graduation project advisor and drama advisor at Coughlin High School and assistant varsity softball coach at Bishop Hoban High School, both in Wilkes-Barre. She resides with her husband, Louis Patrick Lyons, in Wilkes-Barre. Carolyn's death, he married Dorothy Towne Schlichting.They spent the last six years in Minnesota. Dr. Reif pursued a diverse range of research projects, largely centered on his interest in the ecology of lakes. His works, which often involved collaborations with students and fellow professors, were published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Freshwater Ecology and the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science. An ardent painter of nature scenes, Dr. Reif displayed his work at the Sordoni Art Gallery, the Hoyt Library, Melinda Ann (Rushkowski) Hcjfron is working toward her master's degree in reading at King's College and has received her English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification. She is employed by the Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 as an elementary ESL teacher. She resides in Wilkes-Barre with her husband, Gregory. and with the Wyoming Valley Art League. At Wilkes, he and his students established the Charles B. Reif Scholarship Fund. He established the Charles Reif Undergraduate Research Endowment for the Pennsylvania Academy of Science and the Raymond Lindeman Award for the American Society for Linmnology and Oceanography. Many of Dr. Reif's former students have achieved success in medicine and academia. 25 �claf-notes dAssnotes remembering: Sylvia S. Savitz '98 Sara Zuchowshi is a physician assistant at the Elkland Laurel Health Center in Elkland, Pa. She earned a masters of health science degree from Lock Haven University, where she was inducted into Pi Alpha, the national honor society for physician assistants. Sylvia Savitz died May 5, 2006, in Bal Harbour, Fla., with her family at her bedside. She was preceded in death 2003 by her husband, Abe Savitz. While raising three children, Savitz attended Wilkes College periodically. She spent the summer of 1998 in residence at Wilkes University, completing her Del Lucent recently lectured at a conference at Wilkes University. He is currently on a research fellowship at Stanford University. education as the oldest living graduate at the age of 83.Two years later, she received her master's degree from the University of Miami. She and her family established a student scholarship, which is presented annually to a student of exemplary character who is in Sherri Molctrcss is the assistant principal at Wind Gap Middle School in Pennsylvania. She also is at seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Oley Valley Elementary School in Berks County, where she has worked for 10 years. financial need, and the Abe & Sylvia Savitz & Family Leadership Development Center at Wilkes University. Located on the second floor of the Henry Student Center, the lounge is intended for use by all members of the Wilkes community, particularly for meetings and small gatherings of any organization or informal group on the Wilkes campus. A native of Wilkes-Barre, she and Erin Schultz married Aaron J. Moreck '03 in August 2005. Erin is employed as an English teacher in the Dallas School District and is pursuing a masters degree in education at Wilkes University. Aaron is employed as a network engineer at Lightspeed Technologies. The couple resides in Forty-Fort, Pa., with their dog, Nikko. her late husband lived on Riverside Drive for many years prior to their move to Florida. 2004 Leann Dawn Benkowski was recently married to Jason David Stettler. She is employed by the Children’s Sen-ice Center of Wyoming Valley Inc. She resides with her husband in Kingston, Pa. Sarah M. Bogusho graduated from the University of Delaware this past May with a master’s degree in student affairs practice in higher education. She has accepted a position in the residential life office at Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pa. Kari-Ann Jean Chapman and Thomas Michael Hubiach ’05 were married June 18, 2005. Kari-Ann is employed as a nurse by the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa. Thomas is employed as a pharmacist by CVS pharmacy in Lancaster, Pa., where the couple resides. Stephanie Smith Cooney, Pharm. D., recently became vice president and co-owner with her dad, David Smith, of Gatti Pharmacy in Indiana, Pa. She resides with her husband, Robert ’03, in Freeport, Pa. Michael Battista Kayrish is a registered nurse with Geisinger South WilkesBarre in the emergency department. He resides in Wilkes-Barre with his wife, Maureen (Hughes; Kayrish, who is attending Wilkes. Jamie Markovchick is an officer for the U.S. Secret Service. He resides in Weatherly, Pa. 2005 Bridget Giunta is the administrateive coordinator for the mayor of Wilkes-Barre. She was hired following an internship in WilkesBarre city hall. SamuelJ. Lawrence is a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. An air battle manager, he is assigned to the 325th Air Control Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Fla. Maureen Mulcahy was recently hired as a lean enterprise project manager by the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center. Lisa Sainala, Pharm.D., is a certified pharmacist in Pennsylvania and Newjersey. Lisa has been practicing at Wal-Mart since September 2005. She r1-- resides ” in Clark* L.„..ts Summit, Pa. Eric Wolf works full-time in the gene therapy program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he has recently enrolled in a master of biotech­ nology degree program. He resides in Yardley, Pa., with his wife. 2006 Miranda Heness has recently accepted employment as a recruiting assistant in human resources at Staples in Englewood, N.J. Jeffrey Brittain, a captain in the U.S. Air Force, began his military career as a second lieutenant in November 2002 upon receipt of an academic scholarship from the Air Force. He was one of six students nationwide to be selected for this scholarship, serving in the Biomedical Services Corp. He resides in Puyallup, Wash. Regina Hinhel, Phann.D., works as a full-time pharmacist with Eckerd Pharmacy. Master's Degrees 1991 Judith Ellis was recently named first vice chairperson of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry. Earl Hoiiscknccht is employed as executive vice president of National Penn Bank. He is a board member for the Lehigh Valley Volunteer Center. He resides in North Whitehall Township, Pa. 2001 Renee (Majeslti) Miller is employed by the Wyoming Valley West School District as a first-grade teacher. She resides in West Pittston, Pa., with her husband, Michael ’01. Dana Siggins is a special education/emotional support teacher at Shoemaker Elementary School in Macungie, Pa., which is in the East Penn School District. 2002 1992 Gregory E. Fellerman was recently named a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the 2005 listing of Super Lawyers published in Philadelphia Magazine. 1996 Joseph of NovaMadiany Saving is._the vice . president of Nova Bank in Pa. Philadelphia. He residesSavings in Glenolden, Joe Shirvinshi is a principal at Annville Elementary School in Annville, Pa. He earned a second master’s degree in education leadership with principal’s certification in 2004. He resides with his wife. Wendy, and their children. 2000 Nicole (Foose) Titus is a recipient of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund, a program that allows primary and secondary school educators to travel to Japan in an effort to promote greater intercultural understanding. She is a mathematics teacher at Fort Grcely Middle School in Delta Junction, Alaska. Barbara K. Buxton, M.S., R.N., is an assistant professor at the University of Scranton. She was an assistant professor of nursing at Wilkes University. She is a doctoral candidate in nursing at the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. Megan (Shaulis) Sevenslti is employed as a special education teacher at Hanover Area School District. She resides in Dallas, Pa., with her husband, Benedict Mathew. Amy Vargason is a fifth-grade teacher at H. Austin Snyder Elementary School in Sayre, Pa. She recently participated in the University of Minnesota’s “GoNorth" program. She resides in East Smithfield, Pa., with her husband. Randy, and three children. Michael Francis Wagner is employed as a science teacher in the J ini Thorpe School District. He resides with his wife. Lynn Halowich Wagner, in Forty-Fort, Pa. 26 27 �CLASsnotes 2003 Raffaclc LaForgia is the principal of Barber Elementary School in Allentown. Pa. He and his wife. Jaime, have a daughter, Giulia, and are expecting another child. Joe Long is a mens basketball coach at Luzerne County Community College in Nanticoke. Pa. He is working on a second masters degree from Wilkes in educational leadership. He resides in Pittston. Pa., with his wife. Jenny, and two sons. Joey and Jack. 2004 Beth Ann (Enright) Dougherty is employed as a financial analyst at Webclients.net in Harrisburg. Pa. She resides with her husband. Dr. David Dougherty, in Middletown. Pa. In Memoriam 1938 Thomas Warren Melson, 89, of Indian River Estates in Vero Beach, Fla., died March 18. 2006. at Indian River Estates Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Forty-Fort, Pa., he moved to Vero Beach in 2001. He was an accountant and had operated his own accounting service in Pennsylvania before retiring. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Amy Melson. Surviving are his daughter, Christine Melson of West Hartford, Conn.; son. Richard Melson of Chicago; and brother, Robert ’35 of Wyomissing, Pa. 1950 Chris Stine is a conductor and orchestra director at Hershey Middle School in Hershey. Pa. 2005 Jason Ferentino is district manager for Braintree Pharmaceuticals. He is secretary of the St. Roccos Holy Name Society and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Jilanna McNeal Kreider teaches Spanish II at Quakertown High School in Quakertown, Pa. 28 Lois (DeGraw) Huffman diedjuly 14, 2005. She had resided in Harrisburg. Pa., for the past six years. After graduating from Wilkes, she worked with the railroad in New Jersey for a time, but her career soon turned back to her love of books. Her employment over the years included Walden Books and the Aaron Decker Elementary School Library. Lois was a life-long member of the Butler United Methodist Church in New Jersey, and during the past six years, she actively supported the National World War 11 Memorial. She performed volunteer work for the Compassionate Care Hospice, Mended Hearts, Butler Museum Commission, and during World War II, with the Aircraft Warning Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer ’52, in 1994. 1957 Paul W. Ord passed away on Nov. 16, 2004. 1962 Murray C. Davis III, M.D., died Sept. 19, 2005. 1970 Beulah (Cohen) Brandstadtcr passed away on Nov. 22, 2005, in Jackson, N.J. She had been living in an assisted living facility for more than four years. Beulah and her husband, Eugene, were furriers for 40 years in Pennsylvania and New York. Her husband died in 1993, in Scottsdale, Ariz., where the couple lived for 25 years. 1983 Dr. Nancy Matnmarella Nagy , 59, of Clarks Summit, Pa., died unexpectedly on March 6, 2006, at the Community Medical Center in Scranton. She was the wife of Attila (Art) Nagy who passed away on March 4. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wilkes College and a Ph.D. from Temple University. Nancy was a tenured associate professor and the director of the Graduate Reading Program at Marywood University in Scranton. She also was an active member of the Keystone State Reading Association and was a founding member of the Luzerne County Reading Council. (Date TBD) Ocl.6 - 8: Oct.7: October: (Date TBD) Homecoming Weekend Annual Open Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting (al! alumni invited) Wilkes Visits Boston-area alumni Nov. 18: Alumni Association Trip to New York City Nov. 30: Alumni Association Trip (Alpine Christmas Tour). Read more on page 3. 2007 Mar. 13: Alumni Association trip to Beijing, China. Read more on page 3. For information on upcoming events, check out the new Colonel Connection online community at: community.wilkes.edu �WILKES UNIVERSITY � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Alumni Magazine, 1947-present Subject The topic of the resource Alumni Relations Description An account of the resource <p>An archive of Wilkes University Magazine, from 1947-present. The magazine went through various names including <em>Wilkes Alumnus</em>, <em>Wilkes Quarterly,</em> <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, and the current title, <em>Wilkes Magazine</em>. Some editions for the <em>Wilkes Universe</em>, will have multiple issues within the file record. Our holdings may be missing editions for certain years due to having no physical copy within the collection. </p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Wilkes University Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wilkes University Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947-present Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Universe, Fall 2006 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alumni Relations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall 2006 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Publication