Fall GeDUNK 2012 by Megan Krimmel

GROVE CITY COLLEGE ALUMNI MAGAZINE

Entrepreneurs Meet alumni whose passion for building businesses, scholarships and lives out of ideas and hard work benefits countless others.

Fall 2012

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PR ES ID EN T EDITORIAL BOARD Jeffrey Prokovich ’89 Vice President for Advancement

Dear Grove City College Community,

Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations

ur theme for this issue is entrepreneurship. The word encompasses many attributes and attitudes. It begins with an idea, an idea fueled with personal passion that when expanded, presents risk and

opportunity. Failure is familiar to those who are entrepreneurs. And while an idea

EDITORIAL STAFF Randy Cole ’04 Managing Editor

might prove successful on its founding, such is not the usual initial journey. The

Janice (Zinsner ’87) Inman

ability and tenacity to move forward, sometimes again and again, is what sets the

Associate Editor, Class Notes, In Memory, Babies

entrepreneur apart. The successes are also the stories of our nation. In part it is what has made us great. Fueled by hard-to-raise private capital and, yes, federal funding (think of NASA’s journey to space and the private sector opportunities

Michael Baker ’09 Associate Editor, Upfront

that quest created), entrepreneurship has lifted living standards, extended life and

ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE

provided goods and services that compete in today’s world markets. Before there

Tricia Corey

was Ford Motor Company, there was Henry Ford, the entrepreneur; and before

Megan Krimmel ’08

there was Microsoft there was Harvard dropout Bill Gates working on his dream.

Charlene (Griffin ’83) Shaw

Entrepreneurship is a significant major at the College. We have close to 70 students taking the courses that prepare them to execute their dreams. Whether contemplating a new start-up or joining a great corporation and coming up with

Jami Darlington SPORTS INFORMATION Ryan Briggs ’01

a new idea in that setting, entrepreneurially trained students from Grove City College stand ready to perform in the great marketplace of goods and services. With the above as background, our entrepreneurship program is thriving. Not only are our students gaining real-world experience in the field, but thanks to a partnership with Highmark, our students can now avail themselves of the VentureLab@LindenPointe, a small business incubator in Hermitage, Pa. Additionally, a second incubator is opening this fall in Olde Town Grove City,

DESIGN Justin Harbaugh Designer ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Allyson (Baird ’88) Sveda, President Gerald Bullock ’92, Vice President

which will allow our students to formulate, launch and market their own start-up businesses. A keystone of our Grove City Matters capital campaign, The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is more active than ever in helping launch our students’ ideas into both the economic marketplace as well as the marketplace of ideas.

Cover photograph by Rob Davidson Contents photos: Tiffany Wolfe Photography, Elisabeth Anderson ’14, Richard Christman ’14, Connor Foley ’16, Kristen Hall ’14,

In sum, we look forward to preparing future entrepreneurs, and that is a

Brittany Peachey ’14, Peter vanderWal ’13

promise, for that is also an important part of the future of our nation.

Richard G. Jewell ’67 President

Grove City College 100 Campus Drive Grove City, PA 16127 724.458.2300 888.GCC.GRAD www.gcc.edu alumni@gcc.edu

contents FEATURES

Entrepreneurs

story as they bike across the country to endow

achieve their dream of building the economy

a diversity scholarship for future generations.

of Uganda.

fight against prohibitive red tape.

C ycling for a cause. Grove City College alumni and students spread the College’s

Entrepreneurship Africa. Microlending has helped Grove City College alumni

The business of pregnancy. Kerri (Linto ’99) Smith had no idea that her small business

idea would garner national attention for its

DEPARTMENTS 6 | Grove City Matters Learn about the College’s capital campaign 10 | Upfront Everything Grove City College 24 | Features Find out more about your fellow alumni

check us out on: Facebook facebook.com/GroveCityCollege

38 | Class Notes See what’s new with classmates 44 | In Memory Remember special friends 48 | Alumni Babies Say hello to future Grovers

Twitter @GroveCtyCollege

The GēDUNK, a magazine published three times a year for alumni and friends of Grove City College, highlights campus news, student features and alumni achievements. Named after the on-campus gathering place / snack bar for students since the early 1950s, the word Gedunk made its way into the Grove City College vernacular when Korean War Navy veterans returned to campus, bringing the term with them. The name stuck. For decades, the Grove City College Gedunk has been the place to come together to share news and ideas, and this magazine strives to do the same. t h e G eD ¯ UNK w w w. g c c.e d u | 3

B.E. Taylor

Flamenco Vivo/ Carlota Santana

Christmas 2012

Ketler Auditorium Pew Fine Arts Center

Feb. 11, 2013, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 3, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Grove City College Student - $5 College Employees - $15 General Admission - $20

Tickets: Grove City College Student - $15 College Employees - $25 General Admission - $35

Contact Showcase@gcc.edu, (888) 422-4723 or visit alumni.gcc.edu/events.

contributors

Rachel Califf ’03

"Writing is an exhilarating act of creation. It's how I collect my thoughts in a few quiet moments away from the wonderful busyness of parenting. Califf is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. page 32

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Rob Davidson

“I love photography because with it you can capture a sliver of time to tell a larger story.” Davidson is a photographer based in New York City. Cover Photography

Paul Meyer

“I love photography because it is like Christmas morning every time I play with my toys and create a great image. I love that feeling!” Meyer is based in Zelienople, Pa. page 32

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Fall 2012

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Faith and Freedom Thought I’d share a few of my favorite memories of Homecoming weekend …

hese two words are the heart of the education provided at Grove City College. Coupled with our mission of providing a quality, affordable Christian education, they describe who we are and why we continue to

do what we do at Grove City College. Our alumni who span the decades know that one of the lessons taught under that mission is one of free market economics. That is why when the idea of an entrepreneurship program, and then later, The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation was suggested, this made perfect sense. For years, we have been graduating students who have embraced the idea of being leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. This issue of our magazine is an opportunity to share the stories

so ade — it ’s s were m ecting. e ri o m e New m i reconn e alumn fun to s e

of some of our more recent graduates who are making a difference through their entrepreneurial spirit. These alumni are making an impact on this generation and the next. As I say each time … our alumni simply amaze me! Homecoming 2012 was another great weekend on campus and one of my favorite times of year! I hope you enjoy seeing some of the memories shared in pictures on this page and throughout the magazine. Thousands of people visited campus again this year to celebrate what matters to them about Grove City College. It was such fun to see the smiles, the laughter and the joy of remembering those “good old days” and “friendships of a lifetime.” If you missed coming back to campus, check out alumni.gcc.edu for pictures and other ways to reconnect! Finally, I’d like to provide a special welcome to our newest Alumni in Residence!

Who do e sn ’t love a p arade?

Our freshman class is one of the largest ever and will surely make a difference on this campus. I can’t wait to see how they make their mark in the life of Grove City College. Now grab that cup of coffee and enjoy this issue of the GēDunk!

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Melissa (Trifaro ’96) MacLeod Senior Director of Alumni and College Relations

P.S. By the way, do you have your 2012 Shirt? Won’t you show your school pride and buy one today for just $15? Our goal is to have more than 2012 people wearing The Shirt, and we are half way there! For more info, check out alumni.gcc.edu/theshirt.

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looking back a n d moving forwa r d

s we move into the second half of the public phase of Grove City Matters: A

Campaign to Advance Grove City College, we are thankful for the support received

from alumni and friends, foundations and like-minded organizations across the country and around the world. To reach our $90,000,000 goal, your support is more valuable than ever. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supporting future generations of students with scholarship dollars or an unrestricted gift, helping to further the mission of The Center for Vision & Values and The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, or knowing that your generosity has provided world-class building space for our students, we ask you to thoughtfully consider supporting Grove City College. Your gift, no matter the size, is an important part of writing the next chapter of our history. To learn more about how you can help make a difference, visit GroveCityMatters.com.

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Rathburn Hall athburn Hall was formally dedicated on Friday, Sept. 14, to a warm welcome from the campus community and the larger Grove

City family. The building provides office and meeting space for groups on campus. The building's main event areas are also available for meetings and receptions by the community. Members of the Board of Trustees, administrators, staff and faculty, as well as many students were on hand as the College marked the completion of its first major campaign initiative. Each day, members of the Grove City College community express their Christian faith in some way. Some practice it overtly through clubs, mission trips and ministry. Others engage faith on a more private level, quietly through reflection, prayer and Bible study. Rathburn Hall provides space for that engagement. Within our mission, we commit to accept all creeds. From whatever faith tradition students, faculty and community members come, the addition of a Christian Activities Building reflects the centrality of spiritual life to the student campus experience. This building project has been completely funded by capital campaign gifts and has been constantly in use since its opening.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Building

s the College continues to look forward to the completion of its second major building initiative, the Science, Technology,

Engineering and Mathematics Building (â&#x20AC;&#x153;STEMâ&#x20AC;? Hall) is continuing ahead of schedule. Brick exterior is going up, and the building is quickly becoming one of the most beautiful on campus. With state-of-the-art lab and classroom space, this building will open in fall 2013. The new building will enable the College to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated technology and interdisciplinary research; offer expanded lab and study spaces that foster opportunities for collaborative interactions, similar to what students will find in the workplace; attract world-class faculty with a passion for teaching; and recruit talented students to achieve a sciences enrollment goal of 40 percent of the College population. As of Sept. 30, 2012, we have reached 37.43 percent of our $35,000,000 goal for this project.

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unrestricted gifts

The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

nother vital element of the Grove City Matters capital campaign is

unrestricted giving. An unrestricted gift to the capital campaign is

designated by College leadership to one of the five campaign priorities, depending on need, and can include scholarship; the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics building; the Christian Activities Building or other campaign priorities. Unrestricted campaign gifts are typically onetime gifts and are often larger than gifts to Full Circle. Similarly, Full Circle, the Annual Fund for Grove City College, receives unrestricted donations from donors each year, which are designated by College leadership to projects and programs that directly support student and alumni activities. These areas can include scholarships, special lectures, mission trips, research projects, Homecoming and other student enrichment opportunities. Gifts to Full Circle are credited each fiscal year, July 1 through June 30, for use during the next fiscal year. Our annual goal for Full Circle is $2,000,000. Both Full Circle and the campaign unrestricted gifts count toward the Grove City Matters capital campaign. The inclusion of this priority also provides additional opportunity for all donors to be part of this great undertaking.

he Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grove City College continues to grow. Recently, the Highmark Business Innovation

Team agreed to a landmark partnership that will provide an independent seminar course for Grove City College students during the 2012-13 academic year. The course will serve as an opportunity for students to research, analyze and present a real-world business plan to Highmark. The course, “A Study in Highmark Business Innovation,” ENT 488, will be a three-credit-hour course modeled to fit within the same 90-day model Highmark uses internally to work through similar idea explorations. Highmark representatives will present students with business ideas to examine, guide their progress and provide project insights in-person and virtually. At the conclusion of the semester, students will showcase their business models to Highmark, adding recommendations on the validity of each idea. As of Sept. 30, 2012, we have reached 21 percent of our $5,000,000 goal to continue to grow The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in all areas.

The Center for vision & Values

he Center for Vision & Values continues to create a dynamic learning community to connect, educate and empower people to strengthen

the faith and freedom foundation of the United States of America and advance liberty around the world. On Oct. 10, along with The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and successful venture capitalist and talkshow host Glen Meakem, The Center co-hosted “Faith, Freedom and the Entrepreneur," a discussion on markets and morality. Also recently, John Blundell, author of Ladies For Liberty: Women

Who Made a Difference in American History, presented “Three Ladies of Liberty,” a reflection on the lives and achievements of Mercy Otis Warren, Martha Washington and Abigail Adams, at the American Founders Luncheon in mid-September. Blundell serves as a distinguished senior fellow of the Institute of Economic Affairs in London, where he was director general from 1993 through 2009. As of September 30, 2012, we have reached 35 percent of our $5,000,000 goal for this project.

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Scholarships cholarships demonstrate the finest chain of philanthropy, linking one another in the past, the present and the future.

At Grove City College, the chain of philanthropy is dynamic. To this end, the College has initiatives in place to increase needbased, merit-based and minority scholarships. Our Strategic Plan calls for us to ultimately provide 70 percent of unmet need for students with a 2.00 QPA or higher. Currently, we are at about 40 percent of unmet need for students with a 2.50 QPA or higher. Grove City College has added nearly 70 scholarships since the campaign began. As of Sept. 30, 2012, we have reached 56 percent of our $30,000,000 goal for this project.

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C A M PA I G N

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scholarships

Facilities $40,000,000

goal: $30,000,000

56% of overall goal

Facilities

Unrestricted Giving $10,000,000

goal: $40,000,000 Science & Engineering Building

goal: $35,000,000

Vision & Values $5,000,000

37.43% of overall goal

Entrepreneurship and Innovation $5,000,000

Christian activities building

goal: $5,000,000

Scholarships $30,000,000

100% of overall goal

Progress As of Sept. 30, 2012, Grove City Matters has raised 61 percent

Unrestricted gifts goal: $10,000,000

of our $90 million goal. That means, because of the generosity 100% of overall goal

of alumni and friends like you, we are $54,559,380 closer to ensuring the future and continued growth of Grove City College.

Vision & Values

If you have any questions or would like to know more about

goal: $5,000,000

Grove City Matters: A Campaign to Advance Grove City College,

35% of overall goal

please visit grovecitymatters.com or contact the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Entrepreneurship & Innovation goal: $5,000,000

development office at 866-FUNDGCC (866-386-3422) or by e-mail at giving@gcc.edu.

21% of overall goal

MAKE A DONATION visit www.grovecitymatters.com

Figures reported 9/30/2012.

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upfront

Snapshots of alumni, students, campus, faculty and sports news

Grovers bring entrepreneurial ventures to life, launch new businesses

What’s new in this issue. alumni | 11

Grove City College alumni, faculty and students are inventing tomorrow, through the mission of The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, transforming concepts into reality and inspiring change in the marketplace. Check out how your fellow Grovers are raising the arc of innovation with dedicated work and new ideas.

2012 Homecoming 2012 award winners Innovative alumna Greek milestones Upcoming events

students | 18 Sand Chariot Nationally ranked Career Services Office

campus | 19 Meet the Class of ’16 New Director of Admissions Leading entrepreneurs

faculty | 21 New faculty Music minor offered

sports | 22 Soccer star kick-starter Fall sports teams

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Homecoming King Levi Levato ’13 and Homecoming Queen Diane Kim ’13

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alumni Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always welcome home

he Grove City College campus welcomed thousands of familiar faces Sept. 21 - 23 for Homecoming 2012. Alumni from across the country gathered to celebrate College days. Many classes reunited for a special occasion, including those from 1957 - 2007 and the Class of 1952, which celebrated its 60th reunion. The campus hummed with laughter and activity. It was a weekend filled with friends, sports, food and fun for all.

135

pounds of candy tossed to spectators during the parade

Number of witnessed 'Creekings' performed by the men of Grove City College.

white tents raised on campus

total points scored in a 44-40 wolverine football victory

5,507 meals served during the 3-day homecoming weekend

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Congratulations Alumni Award winners

he Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to their fields and to society. The annual awards, now in their 48th year, have honored 174 accomplished alumni. This Homecoming, the awards, named in honor of Jack Kennedy ’37, accounting professor, alumni secretary and placement officer, were presented to Katherine D. Brandt, Esq. ’82 and James D. George ’82. John R. Werren, Esq. ’58 and the late Arthur G. Mitchell ’64 received the Distinguished Service Awards. Brandt’s legal career has flourished at Thompson Hine LLP where she currently serves as firm-wide chair of the Commercial and Public Finance Practice Group and managing partner of the firm’s New York office. She also was instrumental in the development and implementation of Thompson Hine’s Women’s Initiative. She resides with Jim Bennett in Manhattan. George has made significant contributions to community outreach, corporate philanthropy and environmental stewardship as part of the Hershey Company, which he joined in 1984. He has since risen to the position of vice president of corporate social responsibility. George shares his personal

Award winners left to right: James D. George ’82, Katherine D. Brandt ’82, President Richard G. Jewell ’67, Carol Mitchell (wife of the late Arthur G. Mitchell ’64) and John R. Werren ’58.

passion for service in the community by supporting local charitable events and organizations. He and his wife, Susan, have two children and live in Hershey, Pa. A leader in both law and business, Werren is former managing partner and now counsel at Day Ketterer Ltd. Werren served as a member of the Alumni Council and the Board of Trustees. He was instrumental as a member of the Change & Commitment campaign’s steering committee. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Canton, Ohio. Mitchell actively served Grove City

College and his community for nearly 50 years. He was part of the Alumni Council (president), the Board of Trustees, the Awards Committee and the Epsilon Pi Alumni Association. He opened his home for events and student housing, and frequently visited the campus as a guest speaker. Mitchell lived in Mercer, Pa., with his wife, Carol. He passed away on Sept. 12. His daughter, Kelly (Mitchell ’92) Konkle accepted the award in his memory. Want to nominate someone for an award in 2013? Visit alumni.gcc.edu/awards.

Alumni Council shares excitement for future

he Grove City College Alumni Council engages alumni in dynamic and positive relationships to build an even greater Grove City College family. The seven new members added to the Grove City College Alumni Council include: Nancy Buckman ’81, John Calhoun ’90, Jean Eckert ’66, Andrew McIndoe ’10, Darryle Owens ’89, Dr. Andy Sems ’95 and Lindsay Sera ’11.

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Entrepreneurship: Powering the cycle of giving

s a young child, while other kids rode bicycles and jumped rope, Yvonne (Korloch ’97) English built cities out of refrigerator boxes in her grandfather’s back yard. That early entrepreneurial spirit led English to study at Grove City College, start her first business at age 24, and gain vast experience in the corporate world. Time spent at the College did more than prepare English for her career – it established the foundations of her faith and influenced the direction of her future. She is driven to make a difference. English returned to western Pennsylvania in 2009, and two years later, she decided to focus solely on entrepreneurship endeavors. “In the corporate world, I felt like a cog in a big machine. I wanted to do something I was passionate about, something that would be true to what I feel is my calling.” English now serves as the executive director of the eCenter@LindenPointe, a technology business incubator, located in Hermitage, Pa. The center fosters entrepreneurship and

innovation in the region by providing space to test and polish ideas and share them with the community. Tenants are provided with space to work, needed equipment and a focused mentorship program. English has also found ways to share her experience with current Grove City College students. As an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship and a member of The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Advisory Council, she has broadened the scope of the program with her innovation and insight. “I love working with students because they have open minds,” English said. “They’re creative and they inspire me. I get way more from teaching them than I give.” With her connections at the eCenter@ LindenPointe, English has opened the door for Grove City College students to have access to the same incubator space as local entrepreneurs [see side bar]. The College’s entrepreneurship program prepares students to be global leaders of influence and social transformation through entrepreneurial education in both business and service. Offering venture lab space to students will create an ecosystem that provides the mechanism, road and necessary funding to make ideas a reality. Grove City College alumni like English continue to make a difference long after graduation. Simply put, English explains, “I feel that I have been blessed so much, so it’s my privilege and duty to give back.” Do you have an idea that’s worth pursuing, or are you interested in mentoring a student team? Contact English at yjenglish@gcc.edu. www.ecenterlindenpointe.com.

Starting this fall, Grove City College students will be eligible to apply for a special venture lab program with two locations: one at the eCenter@ LindenPointe and another on South Center Street in Grove City. Students of all majors can apply. The department will select one to two ideas each year to receive a seed grant and gain access to the venture lab work spaces. According to Dr. Craig Columbus, chair of the Department of Entrepreneurship, “The venture lab will allow students to explore the commercial viability of their ideas. Students will be given unique access to the expertise and feedback of a network of business experts and our campus community.” For more information, contact Program Coordinator Yvonne English at yjenglish@gcc.edu.

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Greek Milestones celebrated during Homecoming 2012

hree Greek organizations celebrated major milestones during Homecoming 2012: the Zeta Zeta Zeta Sorority—95th Anniversary, the Beta Sigma Fraternity—90th Anniversary and the Alpha Beta Tau—65th Anniversary. Congratulations to these alumni and actives!

Beta Sigma

Zeta Zeta

The Shirt 2012

he Grove City College “Shirt Project” was born this year through the vision and leadership of Alumni Council President Allyson (Baird '88) Sveda. The idea was to create an official annual Grove City College t-shirt to unify current students and alumni. The goal is to get as many alumni and students as possible to purchase and wear the shirt each year – to cheer on sports teams, to wear at alumni events and to promote Grove City College as a unified network. Purchase the official Grove City College 2012 t-shirt for just $15 today at alumni.gcc.edu/theshirt. Women’s style and children’s sizes are also available for purchase.

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Alpha Beta

Zeta

Tau

Adelphikos 100th anniversary

he gentlemen of the Adelphikos fraternity will celebrate their 100th year of brotherhood in fall 2013. Through the years, the fraternity has maintained several consistent themes, including strong individuality in its members, commitment to passing on legacy and tradition to each new generation, and enduring Christian brotherhood. Plans are already underway for a golf outing, decade reunions and a large-scale dinner during Homecoming 2013. For more information about the Adelphikos 100th reunion events, visit alumni.gcc.edu/adelphikos.

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Pop Quiz!

What fraternity and sorority team won first place in this year’s Homecoming Float Awards?

Summer issue Pop Quiz winners!

ou can’t fool Grove City College alums on a pop quiz, that’s for sure! Congratulations to Edith (McFeely ’91) Anderson, Ted Betush ’64, Mark Leach ’12, Dave Orlando ’71 and Nicole Packard ’12, who earned a GēDUNK coffee mug for their correct answer, “engineering,” the field of study represented by an orange tassel, for last issue’s pop quiz question. With numerous responses through e-mail and on Twitter, we would like to thank everyone who participated.

Those who respond with the correct answer will have a chance to win a prize! Contact the Marketing and Communications Office at news@gcc.edu or on Twitter @GroveCtyCollege #PopQuiz.

so So much Much more more to to do do The Annual Fund fuels the mind, body and spirit of Grove City College students in ways that

Surprise, Surprise, Amaze amaZe and and Impress. impress. The Annual Fund supports scholarships, academic and special events, leadership opportunities, extracurricular activities, and ongoing campus improvements. Rest assured, when you bring giving full circle our students are that much closer to achieving their fullest. Please consider making your gift today at www.gcc.edu/giving t h e G eD ¯ UNK w w w. g c c.e d u | 15

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Members of the Class of 1952 gather for their 60th reunion in the J. Howard Pew Fine Arts Center on campus, Sept. 21.

Friends greet each other on campus at Homecoming, Sept. 22.

Members of the Class of 1962 gather for their 50th reunion in the Carnegie Alumni Center on campus, Sept. 22.

The Morledge Great Room in Rathburn Hall became a place for friends to enjoy breakfast and other events at Homecoming, Sept. 22.

Members of the Class of 1992 reconnect for their 20th reunion and enjoy the festivities at Homecoming, Sept. 22.

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Alumni and friends gather in the Greek Village on campus during Homecoming, Sept. 22.

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alumni events 2012-13 Upcoming Alumni and Friends Events November 16 Post-Election Alumni Mixer Washington, DC December 1 Santa Breakfast Grove City College December 3 Showcase Series BE Taylor Christmas Grove City College Grovers young, old and in-between take a break between rides at Kennywood Day, July 27.

A Pittsburgh-region tradition, the Freshman Women’s Ice Cream Social was hosted by Allyson (Baird ’88) Sveda, Aug. 12.

December 3-7 Carnegie Christmas Concerts Grove City College January 12, 2013 Twelfth Night Party Denver, Colo. January 24 Les Miserables Pittsburgh, Pa. February 8 Les Miserables Cleveland, Ohio February 9 Sister Act Pittsburgh, Pa.

Alumni recruiters gather on campus at the Career Fair, Oct. 3.

February 11 Showcase Series Flamenco Vivo Grove City College April 20 Scholarship Luncheon Grove City College May 3-4 Dr. Ed Arnold Retirement Celebration Grove City College

Canfield, Ohio, area alumni welcomed incoming freshmen at the home of Ellen (Bailey ’82) and Dave ’82 Bennett, Aug. 14.

Willie the Wolverine and Kenny the Kangaroo at Kennywood, July 27.

Remember to bookmark alumni.gcc.edu/events for more dates and info on registering.

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students

Nationally ranked Career Services Office aids students in job search

Junior entrepreneur’s Sand Chariot changes lives

ast spring, student entrepreneurs from regional colleges and universities gathered at the eCenter@LindenPointe in Hermitage, Pa. to showcase their innovations at the 2012 Northwest PA Elevator Pitch Competition. One Grove City College student not only took first place and $1,000 for his business idea, but also changed the life of a beloved relative in the process. Junior entrepreneurship major Michael Trombly is the inventor of the Sand Chariot, a uniquely designed beach wheelchair for the physically challenged and elderly. Trombly and his father created the first Sand Chariot for his aunt, who has been using the beach wheelchair for more than six years. “For years we went to the same beach that provided a wheelchair that was extremely difficult to push. [My aunt] never saw a sunrise or sunset, watched Fourth of July fireworks or even experienced another beach the entire 15 years or more that she lived there,” Trombly said. “[The Sand Chariot] is the kind of commonsense solution that has the potential to enrich so many families’ lives.” Based upon the two-wheel design of the rickshaw, with the ability to be broken down and stored in the trunk of nearly any vehicle, the safe and handy Sand Chariot has tremendous potential in today’s marketplace. “I believe that the role of the entrepreneur is to have a vision and make it a reality,” Trombly said. “I’m motivated to pursue the process of building the Sand Chariot into a successful business and look forward to continuing to work with and learn from the great individuals associated with the Grove City College Entrepreneurship Department.”

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s students prepare for career and internship opportunities this fall, their first step is often the Grove City College Career Services Office, which was ranked No. 12 in the nation by The Princeton Review for the “Best Career/ Job Placement Services” in its annual college rankings guide, The Best 377 Colleges, 2013 Edition. The College was among only four institutions from Pennsylvania to rank in the top 20. The Career Services Office equips students for success in entering the job market through early engagement, partnering with students as early as their freshman year. Through strategizing career options, networking, pursing internships that align with their professional aspirations and fine tuning interview skills, the College’s students are impressing employers and landing job and internship opportunities.

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campus Meet the Class of 2016 The Grove City College Class of 2016 features 339 men and 331 women from 34 states, international and armed forces locations.

3.76 1227

valedictorians

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salutorians

12 National Merit Scholarship Finalists

335

AVERAGE GPA

Percentage of enrolled men and women ranked in the top tenth of their graduating class*

Percentage of enrolled men and women ranked in the top fifth of their graduating class*

*of those submitting rank

181

Number of students active in missions

Number of students active in some facet of high school student government

617

Number of students involved in community service

Among freshman students, the most popular declared majors for men are engineering, computer science and biology. The most popular programs among women are biology, English and communication studies. Many freshmen will graduate with teaching certificates as part of their courses of study.

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Developing the leaders of tomorrow

alues, judgment and character; these essential ideals of The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Grove City College provide students the tools to develop into global leaders and drivers of positive social change through business and service. The Center also plays a critical role in promoting regional economic development. Led by Executive Director Dr. Craig Columbus, the Center empowers students to gain knowledge and awareness through competitions, experiential learning, enrichment programs and opportunities for student mentoring, including the Center’s new partnership with the Highmark Business Innovation Team during the 2012-13 academic year. The partnership provides a unique realworld opportunity for students across academic disciplines to research, analyze and present business plans to Highmark in an

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independent seminar course. Designed to fit within the same 90-day model Highmark uses internally to work through similar idea explorations, the course utilizes Highmark representatives to guide the progress of student projects and provide valuable insights. “We are very honored to partner with one of the most innovative companies in the region,” Columbus said. “Highmark recognizes that technology and innovation can materially improve lives. We could not be more excited to work with such a forward-thinking company on that important mission.” The landmark partnership is just one way the Center, one of six initiatives of Grove City Matters: A Campaign to Advance Grove City College, is propelling students forward as the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. “Our students are being trained to apply their unique talents and ideas to solve problems. Their favorite statement is, ‘There has to be a better way to…’ At Grove City College, we celebrate entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurial spirit embodies the mission and values of the College. Our students are changing our region and the country in so many positive and exciting ways.”

Zwinger moves Admissions forward

rove City College’s new Director of Admissions Sarah Zwinger and her staff are enthusiastic about the future of Grove City College Admissions. “Everyone is excited about moving forward with best practices, re-evaluating the way we do operations and using more social media and technology within the office,” Zwinger said. The staff of nine is traveling to new events and reaching new markets while strengthening affiliations with traditional friends and local schools. For inquiries and applicants, the office is streamlining communications, letting these students know immediately who their admissions counselor is and providing details about upcoming events. One of their goals, Zwinger said, is to be more visual, using more social media such as Facebook and YouTube, and continuing to expand into different media, such as billboards and radio. Another is to “ensure that visitors and prospective students have the best visit they can possible have.” Zwinger joined the College in March 2012 after performing admissions work at other colleges. “My first few months at Grove City have been very busy but fabulous,” she said. “The trustees and alumni have been so supportive and encouraging. It has been a marvelous experience and I feel like I have come ‘home’ in many ways.”

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faculty College named one of healthiest employers in the region

hrough the leadership of Dr. Allison Williams, associate chair of the Department of Physical Education and Athletics and associate professor of physical education, and Mary Skidmore, employee benefits manager, Grove City College was selected as one of the 2012 Healthiest Employers in Western Pennsylvania with 100 to 400 employees. The College was honored by the Pittsburgh Business Times and its sponsors UPMC Health Plan, Excela Health and Giant Eagle. Winners of the award were selected based on scores determined by an online survey of the College’s wellness program. Grove City College was one of only four colleges or universities in the region honored with the award.

Music minor now offered for students

New faculty for 2012-13

rove City College welcomes nine new faculty members to the ranks this fall. The new faculty include (front row) Dr. Judith L. GosnellLamb, associate professor of education; Laura (Ritchey ’87) Havrilla, assistant professor of business; Dr. Kristin J. Homan, associate professor of psychology; and Dr. Heather D. Barton ’05, assistant professor of biology. Back row: Jarrett M. Chapman ’04, assistant professor of education; Jeffrey D. Buxton, assistant professor of physical education; Dr. Christopher S. Yates, assistant professor of philosophy; Dr. Robert H. Clemm, assistant professor of history; and Kevin G. Norman ’07, instructor of electrical and computer engineering.

eginning this fall, students have the opportunity to pursue a music minor offered through the Department of Music and Fine Arts. The College will continue to offer music major degree specializations in music business, music education, music and the performing arts and music religion. The new minor includes studies in music theory and applied music, and its addition will allow students to attach formal music training to any other major degree offered at the College. Admittance into the music minor program requires a formal music audition.

Gonzalez leads Transit of Venus viewing

rove City College and Dr. Guillermo Gonzalez, associate professor of physics, hosted a public viewing of the transit of Venus on June 5, at the campus observatory near the IM fields. The transit featured Venus passing directly between the earth and the sun. The alignment will not be seen again until 2117. The transit is extremely rare because the orbit of Venus is inclined to the orbit of earth, therefore, when the planet passes between the sun and the earth every 1.6 years, Venus is typically above or below the sun, making it invisible to the eye due to the sun’s glare.

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Wolverines All seven of Grove City’s fall sports teams entered 2012 with high expectations. The women’s cross country and women’s tennis teams look to remain atop the Presidents’ Athletic Conference this autumn while the football, men’s cross country, volleyball and men’s and women’s soccer squads are expected to challenge for PAC supremacy.

16-man senior class led Grove City College into the 2012 season. The return of seniors Jason Ferguson (linebacker) and Marc Shamley (defensive end) from injuries bolstered an already veteran defense. Offensively, junior quarterback Brian Pell returned after having made 12 starts over the previous two seasons. Two of his top targets return at wide receiver in junior Anthony Ritchie and senior Dustin Anewalt. Shamley, senior safety Shawn Mercer and senior guard Josh Bermann have been selected as team co-captains for the season.

Men’s Soccer

rove City College welcomed back 15 lettermen from a 2011 squad that went 126-1 overall and 6-1-1 in the conference. Seventh-year head coach Mike Dreves looked to guide the Wolverines back to the top of the conference and into the postseason for the third straight season. Senior forward Andrew Quinn led Grove City with 10 goals and 21 points last season and is a returning First Team All-PAC honoree. His five gamewinning goals ranked second in the conference. Senior defender Josh Kern joined Quinn on the conference’s First Team last year and also earned All-Great Lakes Region recognition for his work on the backline. Kern is a two-year starter for the Wolverines and helped anchor the defense again this fall.

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Women’s Soccer

he women’s soccer team celebrated its 21st season of intercollegiate competition by returning 21 letterwinners for the 2012 campaign. The Wolverines return their leading scorer from 2011 in junior forward Sam Weber, who netted seven goals last year. Also back is senior midfielder Grace Rieman, an All-Great Lakes Region performer in 2011. Second Team All-PAC honorees Sarah Cessar and Jessica Heck each returned for their junior season as well.

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oming off a 16-15 mark last season, Grove City College returned several key contributors as the Wolverines look to return to the top of the conference in 2012. Senior Elisabeth Willits is the team’s lone fourth-year player while juniors Ashley Branch, Shelby Mander and Tara Skinner each return as two-year letterwinners. Grove City also welcomed back sophomores Dalaney Algiere and Frances Trenta, both of whom played extensively as rookies in 2011.

Women’s Cross Country

he Grove City College women’s cross country team entered the 2012 season in prime position to maintain its spot among the region’s elite while also challenging for the team’s second trip to the NCAA Division III Championships in a three-year span. Grove City returned 13 letterwinners from a squad that captured its 23rd straight Presidents’ Athletic Conference

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title in 2011 and concluded the season with a strong fifth-place finish at the NCAA Mideast Championships. Among the Wolverines’ returnees are three-time AllMideast Region performer Ella Smith, 2009 PAC medalist Sara Fisher and CoSIDA Academic All-American Mary Kate Breese. Those three seniors are part of a 10-runner senior class that is one of the largest and most talented in program history.

Men’s Cross Country

he Wolverines fielded one of the deepest and most experienced squads in recent memory as the Wolverines look to return to the top of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in 2012. The Wolverines featured more than a dozen upperclassmen in the lineup this autumn. Of that veteran group, five earned AllPAC recognition during the 2011 season. Seniors Wesley Coopersmith and Tim Coyle both earned AllPAC Honorable Mention in 2011 and were joined by four other seniors who have earned multiple letters. Ben Henderson, Daniel Landskroener, Francis Ridge and Josiah Tobin all returned for their final season. Ridge competed on Grove City’s conference and regional championships roster in 2010.

Wolverine star hopes to make big impact in the marketplace

occer can push athletes to the limit; nobody knows this better than senior Wolverine standout Josh Kern, a First-Team Presidents’ Athletic Conference selection in 2011 and one of the top defenders in the region. But Kern believes it is this hard work that has prepared him for life as an entrepreneur. “Startups can require many hours of diligent work, and many times, the results may not be encouraging,” Kern said. “The mental toughness developed from my soccer experiences will drive me forward when times are tough.” As a defender, Kern never wants to be on his heels, allowing the offense to dictate the game. As an entrepreneur, he has adopted this same philosophy, with a desire to inspire positive change that will benefit the greater community. “Not only do I want to create and develop businesses that provide products and services to help the poor, I want to create job opportunities for them,” Kern said. “An entrepreneur develops and implements creative solutions to satisfy unmet needs and wants in the market, even in the face of great risk.” Kern is excited for the complex challenges the real-world will soon kick his way after graduating from a rigorous entrepreneurship program this coming spring, not to mention overcoming four years of soccer sprints. It is fair to say he’ll be ready.

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“It is my conviction that it was freedom that effected the miracle of America—intellectual freedom, religious freedom, political freedom;

freedom to dream, to think, to experiment, to invent, to match wits in friendly competition; freedom to be an individual. That is our great American heritage.”

— J. Howard Pew ’00, President of the Grove City College Board of Trustees, 1931-1971

It’s fitting that Grove City College produces entrepreneurially minded types. And it’s fitting that those inventions—in material or outreach— ripple across generations and countries, making life better and happier for those they touch. There’s something essentially American about being an entrepreneur. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren of those who journeyed across an ocean to find a better way, that spirit is alive and well at Grove City College. In the pages that follow, you’ll meet several alumni who take us on their own journey as they talk about the best of America: the people who willingly offer food and shelter to total strangers on a crosscountry bicycle journey, the counsel of a mentor about how to fund a fledgling business, the vision of young alumni to spur on Uganda’s entrepreneurs, and the wisdom of a young professional who’s helping to fund new, young entrepreneurs in Pittsburgh’s thriving start-up scene. t h e G eD ¯ UNK w w w. g c c.e d u | 25

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It was 100 degrees in Monon, Ind., on July 13, 2012 — the hottest July on record in the continental United States. Using their shoes as pillows while napping on the floor of a restaurant, five Grove City College students and recent alumni had devoured their lunch and quickly fallen asleep, under their table, for three hours. When they woke up, the men — Ryan Herman ’13, Mack Lloyd ’12, Jake Loosararian ’13, Will Moyer ’12 and Jamie Schleicher ’13 — discovered that their bill had been covered by a stranger, just one of countless acts of kindness that Team GCC encountered on their bicycle ride across America.

fter 77 days on the road, 3,600 miles of cycling blurs into something more than just a ride. It took almost a year of planning, but for Team GCC, the two-and-a-half-month adventure from Seattle to New York City, which started May 26, was about something bigger: raising $25,000 to permanently endow a needbased diversity scholarship for future students of the College.

The trip culminated on a rainy Aug. 10 in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park as the five-man team was greeted by the outstretched arms of their families and friends under the watchful gaze of Lady Liberty. After averaging 60-80 miles a day, the men ceremonially dumped into the Atlantic a jar full of Pacific Ocean water they collected on Day One at the Puget Sound. “It was a moment I’ll never forget, to share that with my friends and family. It was a combination of pride, joy and amazement,” said Loosararian, an electrical engineering major from Frederick, Md. Moyer, a political science/pre-law graduate from Fox Chapel, Pa., added, “It was important for us to ride for something other than ourselves, to have a goal in sight, something to get us up those mountains, something to drive us and push us out of our comfort zones.” And up mountains they went. The men set off on their mission from the Cascade Range of Washington, pedaling across Idaho and Montana to some relief—at least in terms of climbing, if not heat—across the northern plains. What started as a post-graduation conquest conceived by Lloyd and Moyer had grown into an alumni reconnection

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tour and scholarship fundraising effort with the help of College President Dick Jewell ’67 and the advancement team at the College. “Once we got to know the guys, it was pretty evident that they would be amazing ambassadors for us to alumni across the country, and to people who have never heard of Grove City before,” said Jeff Prokovich ’89, vice president for advancement. Entrepreneurial Planning The proposal for the trip, which included a website with a daily blog,

photos and video, as well as space for media coverage from across the country, was presented to the Office of Development, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Marketing and Communications, along with President Jewell. “We’d meet for hours in each other’s dorm rooms, playing out different scenarios of how meetings could go, thinking over responses, and organizing our thoughts as a team. It was really eyeopening how much work went into the trip before we had even pedaled once,” Loosararian said.

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Like many entrepreneurial ventures, the idea started as a dream between two friends talking around a table. For Team GCC, the difference was to stop talking about it and start living it. “Mack and I both being entrepreneurship majors, it meant a lot to see the College and the Department of Entrepreneurship come alongside us and support this idea. It was great to build something from the ground up,” Herman said. “We did everything—it was a lot of work, but completely worth it.” It was that grassroots nature and entrepreneurial spirit of the project that

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resonated with people across the country. “Ryan built the website. Jamie wrote blog posts, drove the support vehicle and coordinated with media and alumni every day. Mack chronicled the trip through photography and video. Jake and I made tons of phone calls. We came up with a brand and logo. Social media had a huge impact. Everyone did a little bit of everything to be honest. It was a team effort from the beginning, day-in and day-out,” Moyer said. According to the team, though, it was the last minute addition of Schleicher that really made the trip possible. A

marketing and communications major from Bethlehem, Pa., he joined the team in spring 2012. The support vehicle, christened “The Grover Rover” by an online fan poll, would be his primary responsibility in addition to media relations and logistics. But it wasn’t clear until a week before the team left that they even had a vehicle. “Without Jamie, the trip would’ve been completely different. We wouldn’t have had the ability to reach out to so many alumni, or the flexibility to encounter so many people outside of our route. It made safety less of an issue as

well, which I’m sure helped ease all of our moms’ worries,” Herman joked. With the vehicle secured, the riders shipped their gear to a bike shop near Anacortes, Wash., for assembly. Schleicher drove the four-day journey across the country to meet the rest of the team at the airport once they arrived in Seattle, arriving just hours before the other men landed. Three days after graduation, Lloyd and Moyer joined their teammates to begin their journey of a lifetime, almost a year after first discussing the idea at a local restaurant in Grove City.

“It was important for us to ride for something other than ourselves” –will moyer ’12

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Pedal Strokes Starting with their rear tires in the Pacific Ocean near Anacortes, the team followed a northern route. Once hitting Minneapolis and experiencing humidity for the first time all summer, the team dipped south along the mighty Mississippi river, following its curve south into Iowa, eventually crossing into central Illinois. They continued east through northern Indiana and Ohio, even cycling through Grove City as part of the route. From there, they headed south to Pittsburgh and then across southern Pennsylvania, eventually swinging north of Philadelphia into northern New Jersey, finishing off with a ride across the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan. “There were so many stories. Every day there was something new, something different, we just had no idea what was in store. We lived by faith daily,” Schleicher said, who kept the blog that detailed every day of the journey. The team stayed with approximately 30 alumni families across the country, reconnecting with graduates in every decade as far back as year 1961. Due to the unpredictability of the trip, this often 30 | w w w. g c c.e d u t h e G eD ¯ UNK

meant cold-calling the day before, or even on the day of arrival. “The alumni were so gracious to us. They really went out of their way to help us and make this trip a success. We really couldn’t have done it without them,” Herman said. After much-needed showers and laundry, the team would often swap stories from the trip over dinner in exchange for tales from an alumnus’s time at the school. Not only did alumni support the team with shelter or food, but many rode with them as well. “We had people in almost every state ride with us. Lots of alumni dusted off their old bikes and put some miles on with us–we loved it. We tried to get as many people as we could to experience this adventure with us,” Moyer said.

jersey with them for each donor to sign. And donations came in from everywhere: at restaurants, in churches, in a family’s living room—and even on the side of the highway. “We’ve been so blessed throughout America. Alumni and total strangers opened their homes, people have offered help of all kinds, and we’ve met hundreds of people we would have never met otherwise,” Schleicher said. “We really see the scholarship as our way of paying it forward to the next generation. People have been so supportive of us in this mission. We want to carry that on by giving back to a school we believe has blessed us with an amazing education and we feel strongly about providing that opportunity to future students,” Lloyd said. 

The Payoff After being a part of several alumni gatherings across America, the final party was staged a block from Times Square. The team received news there that they had passed their goal of $25,000, thanks to the kindness of College alumni and total strangers. The team kept an official

At this printing, the total amount raised is more than $47,000—far more than is needed to permanently endow the scholarship. However, gifts to the scholarship are still being accepted. Such is the testimony to five young men’s vision and the strength of the Grove City College family.

planned giving

Karen and Stan Johnson ’60 outside of the Office of International Education, a project funded in part by their gift.

Stan Johnson ’60 and his wife, Karen, are leaving their mark on Grove City College with a planned gift.

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rove City College has positively impacted my career and personal life in so many ways, and making a planned gift is my way of repaying the College for all it has done for me. Our College does so much more than just prepare its students for a career by creating truly educated people—those who can demonstrate academic, moral and physical excellence. To do that, the College provides high-level education in the student’s chosen career field, as well as in the humanities, through Christian values and in top-notch sports programs and opportunities to participate in the arts—all areas of knowledge that will have a positive impact on their lives forever. While our College stands for many things, I believe that most of all it stands for faith and freedom—two precious commodities that enhance the lives our students and teaches, among other invaluable lessons, how to make a positive contribution to society.”

You can make a positive contribution, too. Consider leaving part of your legacy to Grove City College. Talk to us about your options: • Designating your retirement plan • Leaving a life insurance policy • Making a bequest through your will • Making a gift now and receiving income for life Any of these options can help you now and provide for your family in the future while giving back to Grove City College. For more information, contact Marcus J. Fish ’97, Director of Planned Giving, at (724) 458-2154 or email mjfish@gcc.edu.

Visit gccgift.org to learn more about how your legacy can be a part of Grove City College's future.

– Stan Johnson ’60

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People and Business Former Student Government Association President Sean Ammirati ’01 has spent the last 12 years commercializing his own high-tech high-growth startups in media and software industries. His latest vision, however, is to invest in and encourage other young entrepreneurs through his partnership with Birchmere Ventures. Given Ammirati’s own impressive track record, who better to offer counsel to these hopefuls?

mmirati’s ability to counsel entrepreneurs comes from personal experience. His first start-up was Peak Strategy, which analyzed and identified valuable patterns throughout years of second-by-second data about company stocks for traders. The company was acquired by Morgan Stanley. Ammirati also co-founded mSpoke, which analyzed content on the Internet in a similar manner, predicting which content would be most relevant to individual users. mSpoke was acquired by LinkedIn and is used to customize individual

users’ online experience. Most recently, Ammirati spent two years as CEO of ReadWriteWeb, one of the most influential Internet sites about the future of technology and innovation, a site that was acquired by SAY Media in December 2011. Now, Ammirati is reaching out to the next generation of entrepreneurs. In 2012, he joined Birchmere Ventures as the partner leading Birchmere Labs, a seed and studio fund focused on community-driven commerce startups. In any given week, Ammirati and his partners vet as many as 20 new companies. Approximately four to

eight times a year, a company will be an appropriate fit for the fund and earn Birchmere’s investment and support from launch to exit. Ammirati, whose focus is software, mobile and Internet, is one of three partners that will then join the young company’s board and invest both time and money in helping the business to grow. “People who invest in Birchmere turn around and invest in the best companies that we interact with and help them succeed,” Ammirati said. “It’s more than investing. It’s rolling up our sleeves and working with them to grow their business.”

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Mom Trusted is the first company to benefit from this support through Birchmere Labs. Mom Trusted is a social exchange built on top of Facebook to help parents find the best preschool and childcare for their children. A digital-first business based in Silicon Valley, the site www.momtrusted.com uses Facebook Connect to optimize parents’ search abilities. “More than two billion dollars are spent by daycares per year advertising in the yellow pages,” noted Ammirati. However, most people in the target demographic of the under-40 parent do not even have a Yellow Pages directory in their homes. “It was the perfect match of good business, a good team, and interesting early progress,” Ammirati said. Ammirati knows that his work benefits more than the investors and the entrepreneurs. It benefits the economy. “In aggregate, all new net jobs come from high-growth startups,” Ammirati

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said, referencing studies by the Kauffman Foundation. “It doesn’t mean that big companies never add jobs. They do, but for every big company that adds a job, another loses a job. So, if you look over the last 20 years, all the new jobs have come from high-growth start-ups. We’re certainly not in a perfect economy, and the only way to fix that, I think, is people starting businesses.” Ammirati invests his time and expertise in people starting businesses outside of Birchmere Ventures as well. He’s currently an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School, holding workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs and teaching classes. He also continues to serve on the advisory board to the Department of Entrepreneurship at Grove City College. “It’s something that I’ve found a lot of fulfillment and purpose in and it’s a real joy to help others pursue their dreams, just like I’ve done,” Ammirati said. 

NoWait, a mobile waitlisting management service based in Pittsburgh, led by Grove City College alumnus Evan Addams ’10, announced Aug. 28 that it closed on a $2 million Series A round of funding led by Birchmere Ventures. When customers enter a restaurant, they give the host or hostess their name and cell number, which is then entered into the iPad app. The customer then receives a text message with the wait time until their table is ready. Smartphone owners can also click a link that gives them info about their place in line, too.

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Building Bridges Benson Ocen is a Ugandan entrepreneur with the talent to create a profitable and sustainable enterprise for his community. But like so many visionaries in impoverished regions throughout the world, without financial assistance, his innovative ideas face the daunting obstacles poverty imposes. With the support of TingaTinga Capital, however, an organization led by Grove City College alumni Dan Croce ’08, Dave Dietrich ’08, Nate Jackson ’08 and Evan Addams ’10, Ocen now has been given a path to opportunity and a bridge to success.

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ingaTinga, which translates to “bridge” in Swahili, exists to support visionary entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas around the globe. Through seed funding and coaching, the organization essentially serves as a startup for startups, encouraging the pursuit of socially responsible business concepts, such as ILA Uganda. An acronym for “I Live Again,” ILA— TingaTinga’s pilot project—is a program focused on economic empowerment for victims of war in northern Uganda. Founded by Ocen and supported by grants and low-interest loans from TingaTinga in the United States, the program provides trauma counseling services to individuals of the region who have endured considerable losses of family, shelter and earning capabilities due to a 25-year civil war in the nation. “War has devastated their culture,” Croce said, who witnessed the physical and emotional damage firsthand when he traveled to East Africa with Dietrich and other Grove City College students for a Red Box mission trip in 2007. The experience propelled Croce, Dietrich and their classmate, Jackson, to fight poverty through the development of TingaTinga and pinpoint Gulu, Uganda, as the setting for their first pioneering project in 2011. “Their community must be rebuilt from the inside out. The idea [of ILA] is to bring transformation to the lives of this broken community.” TingaTinga believes the participants of Ocen’s ILA program will grow to regain ambition in life, assess their own practical skills and employ their unique talents for post-war community development and economic recovery. “My passion is to restore my people. I cannot allow myself to sit and watch them suffer,” Ocen said. “Continuous support does not only build a strong relationship with

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TingaTinga, but it also helps ILA in fulfilling its objectives and transforms the lives of our local village.” In just a short time, TingaTinga has made a significant impact in the lives of hundreds of people halfway across the world. And for these invested alums, it is only the beginning. In summer 2012, senior entrepreneurship major Alex Moore ’13 served as TingaTinga’s first intern, applying skills learned at Grove City College to solve real-world challenges in Uganda. Moving forward, TingaTinga hopes to mentor groups of students at the College and recruit fellow Grovers for internships in multiple geographies around the world, including potential hubs in Peru and Nicaragua. “Grove City College is full of super talented, super bright students,” said Croce, who considers the organization’s interns cultural bridge-builders and catalysts for positive change. “We want them to have $5,000 at the end of their internship and tell us how to invest it.” TingaTinga believes this invaluable experience will lay the foundation for a new generation of students to add value to the market and drive the American entrepreneurial spirit into the future. “As a country, we were founded on a large group of people who wanted to do things differently,” Addams said. “We had opportunities, pulled the trigger and had success. It’s a risky thing, but it leads to innovation and progress. And, working in the Third World, we’ve seen it is also necessary to understand the status quo and have [an entrepreneurial visionary] think to himself, ‘There has to be a better way.’” That vision and balance of expectations is what Croce, Dietrich, Jackson and Addams take from their entrepreneurial training at Grove City College—and implement in making lives better far from campus. 

“My passion is to restore my people. I cannot allow myself to sit and watch them suffer”

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Give it a Rest When Kerri (Linto ’99) Smith first sent an email to The Blaze about a rap she created voicing frustrations about government red tape’s effects on her small business, she never imagined it would gain this much attention. It is with her passionate creativity, determination and faith that Smith was able to persevere to see the vision of her business come alive. When asked to give advice to other struggling entrepreneurs, Smith created a rap video to drive fundraising for her start-up business.

Smith frankly said to “go for it anyway” and that “you are always going to have roadblocks, but you just need to try.”

Watch the rap video at www.indiegogo.com/BellyRest

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t was another late night and a pregnant Smith once again found herself unable to sleep. Tired of being uncomfortable while sleeping and dissatisfied with the selection of sleeping and support pillows available, Smith decided to create her own solution. A business communication major while at at Grove City College, Smith invented the Belly Rest pillow. This pillow is essentially two small pillows sewn together by adjustable fabric that provides both support and comfort for a pregnant belly and stays in place when one changes positions throughout the night. Smith tested 14 different pillow prototypes on nine different pregnant women during various stages of pregnancy before developing the final version of Belly Rest. She was all ready to begin her small business in the pillow world by selling Belly Rest on Amazon, but Smith soon discovered the complicated intricacies of pillow tags. When Smith first contacted American Law Label, the company that creates the actual tags that are placed on pillows, she was not aware of all the different pillow tag regulations she had to follow in order to sell Belly Rest nationwide. “There are so many red tape issues in the United States that entrepreneurs are up against right now,” Smith said. In order for Smith to be able to sell a single pillow in all 50 states, she had to be sure that she complied with the numerous pillow tag fees and regulations that different states required. Thirteen states, plus the city of Detroit, charge registration fees for pillow tags, and 15 more states, plus D.C., require tags but for no charge. That is 28 states total that require a pillow tag. In addition, six more states require a license to distribute pillows, and four states charge a per-pillow tax. In total, that meant that Smith would have to pay more than $4,000 in registration and filing fees for her first year of selling Belly Rest. Smith discovered that her manufacturer

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was responsible to pay the $4,000-plus in tag fees, but because Smith chose a local, small partner, they were unable to pay. She wanted to stay with her small business local manufacturer, but doing so meant shouldering the financial burden herself. Conflicted, Smith sought the advice of her pastor who is also a successful businessman. He recommended that Smith pay the fees herself and pushed her to pursue her dream.

Despite feeling disappointed and overwhelmed by the roadblock, one night Smith had a moment of brilliance. She discovered Indiegogo, an international crowd-funding site that specifically helps entrepreneurs and small businesses raise money in order to get their products started. With this discovery, Smith developed the melody for a rap about her frustrations with pillow tags. “I went to sleep that night and had a vision for Belly Rest again.” An innately creative person, Smith knew that she needed to think outside the box to gain attention for Belly Rest in the marketplace, which was why she decided to create a rap in the first place. “I knew that the rap needed to be silly and ridiculous if it was going to help me raise money on the site for these licensing fees. Nobody would care if it was another sob story about red tape.”

Smith soon began sending a link about Belly Rest as well as her rap to several different blogs, specifically mom-rated blogs, in addition to posting about her product on Facebook. She then decided to email Scott Baker, the editor-in-chief of The Blaze, a conservative news site, about Belly Rest and her rap. Baker was impressed with Smith’s creative efforts and posted Smith’s rap video on The Blaze website, where it received 400 views a minute and was on the website homepage for four days. Smith’s sudden popularity and media attention resulted in a call from Fox & Friends to be on their show in New York, and later, Neil Cavuto’s show extended the same offer. The past few months have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Smith. What started as a creative effort to get past government red tape and begin her small business has now given her national attention. Through it all Smith is able to see God work in the marketplace. “It’s amazing to see how God has brought back [former] dreams in ways I never could have come up with. I feel really blessed.”

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Dr. Arthur Sucsy was featured recently in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Online for his career in the field of chemistry and with the U.S. Army. Sucsy and his wife, Jean, live in Lubbock, Texas.

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Sarkis Tatigian, 1943 graduate of the Grove City College Electronics Training Program (Naval Training school) established during the World War II era, celebrated his 70th year of federal service on Sept. 26, 2012. Tatigian currently serves as associate director, Small Business Programs Office, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C.

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Good Note | Gerald (Jerry) Anderson ’52, left, was “drafted” (at age 82!) to play his saxophone in the Governor’s Footguard Dance Orchestra at a July outdoor performance in the Savin Rock Festival in West Haven, Conn.

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Dan Angeloni, retired educator and professional photographer, was hailed for his dedicated leadership and service to the people of his hometown community of West Deer Township, Pa. Referred to as “the keeper of the West Deer flame,” and acclaimed as a “Distinguished Citizen of the Pittsburgh area,” he was additionally honored by Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl who proclaimed Sept. 2, 2011, as “Daniel Angeloni Day” in Pittsburgh.

1958

Diana (Lowell) Nasman, an Ohio State University faculty retiree now living in the Bristol Village retirement community in Waverly, Ohio, was elected to the village executive council as a representative of the special interest groups.

1965

Ronald Yeaw has been selected as a distinguished alumnus of Penncrest High School, Lima, Pa. He was inducted into the Rose Tree/Media High School District Hall of Fame on October 19. Yeaw is a 30-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition and SEAL teams. He was awarded a Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1979. As a commander, he led Underwater Demolition Team TWENTY ONE from 1980 to 1982 and, as a captain, he led SEAL Team SIX from 1990 to 1992. During his career, he was awarded 45 medals and decorations including the Purple Heart and nine individual medals with the Combat "V" for Valor during three combat tours with the SEALs during the Vietnam War.

1967

Paul Carlin was recognized as a Most Admired CEO among nonprofits by Baltimore’s Daily Record. Carlin is executive director of the Maryland State Bar Association. Winners were selected based on leadership and vision, competitiveness and innovation, and community leadership and service. Carlin was honored at a special event in September in downtown Baltimore.

1968

Al Depew and Joan Croney were married May 12, 2012. The couple has four children and 13 grandchildren. After a two-week honeymoon in Italy, the Depews returned to their residence in Sarver, Pa.

Venice Vacation |

Three Sigma Theta Chi sisters from the Class of 1966 met in Venice, Fla., in March at the home of Sue (Lutz) Klingensmith. From left: Dorothy (Gergely) McBride, Saundra (Diaz) Mook and Klingensmith.

Dr. David Hoch retired as athletic director at Loch Raven High School in Baltimore almost two years ago after a 41-year career in education and athletics. Recently, he had two books published: Blueprint for Better Coaching by Momentum Media Sports Publishing and Hiring, Mentoring and Evaluating Coaches: An Integrated Process by Lessiter Publications.

1969

John Fleming has retired from Federal Express, completing a 43year career in aviation. Fleming spent 23 years in the U.S. Air Force flying the KC-135 air refueling tanker. With FedEx, he flew the Boeing 727 and 757 in both domestic and international service. He and his wife, Patti, reside in Olive Branch, Miss.

1972

Carol Church and pilot friend Carolyn Van Newkirk set a United States and World record in aviation for speed while flying a C182 between Oklahoma City and Mobile, Ala., at the speed of 153.46 mph. They

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Family Matters | Three generations of Grove City College graduates were on campus for 2012 Commencement. From left: Grandfather Richard Hummel ’50, granddaughter Beth Buresh ’12 and mother Miriam (Hummel ’82) Buresh. Grandmother was the late Miriam (Spoehr ’47) Hummel, who taught at the College for several years in the late 1940s and early 1950s. set the record on June 23, 2011, while flying in the Air Race Classic, an annual transcontinental race for women. Church, also a pilot, was the navigator during the record attempt. Formerly a corporate and charter pilot, Church now is a nurse at Holy Spirit Hospital and teaches flying part-time.

1974

Dr. Michael Roland was chosen to receive the 2012 Charles Goodyear Medal, the most prestigious award given by the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society. Roland is head of the Polymer Physics Section at the Naval Research Laboratory and is recognized for his diverse accomplishments in the field of polymers. Col. Steve Frank retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service. He recently returned from a 13-month deployment to the Middle East where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Material Command, performing battle damage repair, supporting the Stryker/MRAP vehicle program and counter improvised explosive device operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He previously was assigned as an instructor for the Army War College, specializing in homeland defense and counterterrorism. Steve and wife Kathy (Bohi ’75) Frank reside in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Kathy (Bohi) Frank was recognized at her retirement in February for 30 years with the State of Wyoming. Frank, a certified public accountant, served the last 20 years as the assistant chief of financial operations for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in Cheyenne.

1976

Darrell Smith was selected for inclusion in 2012 Florida Super Lawyers. He is a partner with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, in Tampa, where he co-chairs the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. He also was named to Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012.

1980

Dr. Terri Lenox presented with colleagues and students at the Conference on Undergraduate Research in June at the College of New Jersey. She was elected for her second term on the CUR Quarterly committee, works on the Undergraduate Research Task Force and is the CUR Quarterly Mathematics and Computer Science Division editor. She and her colleague also participated in “Preparing Women for Success in STEM Graduate Education.” Paul McNulty was named to Ethisphere magazine’s 2012 ‘Attorneys Who Matter’ list. McNulty was honored in the ‘Hall of Fame’ category, the “best of the best in corporate compliance.” He is a partner with Baker & McKenzie in Washington, D.C. He is also a former Deputy Attorney General of the U.S. Diana (Marks) Reed is now a lecturer of education at Westminster College. She has been with the college since 1990 and most recently was head teacher at the school’s preschool lab.

1982

Rev. Dr. John Morgan was elected to the board of directors of the Presbyterian Association of Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, N.Y. The board oversees the Presbyterian House and activities in Chautauqua.

1983

Mark Podvia spoke on “The Law of the Salem Witchcraft Trials” at the July American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting in Boston. He also was named chair of the American Association of Law Libraries/LexisNexis Call for Papers Committee. The Committee administers an annual writing competition and provides learning opportunities that promote excellent writing skills.

1984

Patricia Premick achieved her Advanced Open Water Diving license in Malaysia in May 2012 after receiving her Open Water Diving license in Thailand in January. She also accepted a teaching position at Southwest University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China. e

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Lt. Col. Glenora “Glennie” (Ford) Rodford retired from the U.S. Army on July 1, 2012, after more than 21 years of service. She has a master of science degree in administration from Central Michigan University. She is married to Army Warrant Officer (retired) Peter Rodford. John Stone recently began a civilian career with the federal government as a financial management analyst for Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, at the Pentagon. He supports the USMC Aviation

department in planning, programming and executing the USMC Aviation budget as part of the overall Department of Defense budget. Stone also recently earned his certification as a Certified Defense Financial Manager from the American Society of Military Comptrollers.

1989

Dr. Jeffrey Fuller is the new superintendent for the Freedom (Pa.) Area School District. Previously, he was assistant superintendent for elementary education with the Seneca Valley School District. Lynne (Bobbie) and Bob ’88 Griffin, innkeepers of the Australian Walkabout Inn Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster, Pa., saw their B&B receive a 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” Award from TripAdvisor. The five-suite inn received the award based on outstanding traveler reviews. Steve Meyer was promoted to assistant vice president, high risk and hazard claims, with Safeguard Properties in Valley View, Ohio. He is responsible for managing clients’ conveyance processes and developing relationships with cities and municipalities around the country.

EP Golf | The 2012 Epsilon Pi Alumni Association Golf Outing at the Grove City Country Club and proved to be highly competitive. The format was a straight scramble with 40 participants. Winner of the lowest team score was the team of Paul Lamison ’80, Bill Holter ’77 and Mike Nelson ’80. Players pictured here are, from left: Harvey Churchman ’67, Dick Danford ’67, Ed Strausbaugh ’67 and Bud Runyan ’62.

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Melissa (Smith) Chen and her husband, Carey, welcomed son Mason Winfield on June 9, 2012.

1994

Spring Visit |

A Pan Sophic/“Dungeon Rat” reunion was held this spring at the home of Patty Ezell ’79 in Virginia Beach, Va. From left: Russ Young ’80, Cindy (Grant ’78) Przytarski, Ezell, Mark Willis ’80, Gail Underhill ’79, Lisa (Voss ’78) Brugler and Tim Eichenlaub ’80.

1990

Pat Jones and his wife, Megan, welcomed daughter Emmerson in July 2012. Bryan and Suzan (Smail) Peterson announce the adoption of their son, Vitalijs Alexander, on Aug. 6, 2012. Vitaly is from Latvia and is 15 years old. He joins brothers Nathan, 18, Andrew 16 and Jordan, 14, at home in Rockville, Md., where Bryan is a pastor at Cedar Ridge Community Church and Sue teaches fourth grade for Montgomery County Public Schools.

1992

Sergio Ayala is a certified facilitator of the “Thinking into Results” program for coaching professional and personal successes. The program can be facilitated worldwide. Ayala currently lives in Colombia. Cmdr. Ray Batz, as the Second Marine Aircraft Wing surgeon at MCAS Cherry Point, is the senior physician and medical consultant to the commanding general and is responsible for the health care and medical readiness of more than 17,000 Marines. Earlier, while serving as director, public health services at the U.S. Naval

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Hospital in Rota, Spain, he was medical director for Human Space Flight Support, NASA Transoceanic Abort Landing Site Moron, for the last 12 shuttle missions. Elaine Brenner-Zalewski was confirmed as a lay Eucharistic minister/visitor for the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal in Grove City. She will bring communion to nursing home residents as part of an outreach program that includes animal-assisted therapy with a Maine Coon Mix cat named Marbles. She will visit 15 nursing homes in Mercer, Butler, Lawrence and Venango counties. Gerald Bullock and his wife, Tammy, announce the birth of their daughter, Ella Catherine, on Aug. 27, 2012. Steven Cratty and his wife, Sara, are the parents of son Rolland James, born Aug. 3, 2012, and Jennifer Jane, born Jan. 27, 2011. Steve Galloway and Lauren Davis were married Oct. 1, 2011, in Slippery Rock, Pa., where they now reside. Steve returned to college last fall to pursue a career in math education. David Mazeroski and his wife, Kelly, welcomed son Jack Kenneth on June 19, 2012.

Leslie (Collins) Craven and her husband, Ben, welcomed son Joshua Douglas on June 23, 2012. Darcy (Galvin) Rapoza and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of daughter Isabella Constance on May 3, 2012. e Cindy Starr Stewart is the author of a new book for young readers, The Lamp Maker. Its spiritual message has a Dr. Seuss-like rhythm with charm. It is published by Crossbooks. Todd Werner and his wife, Amy, welcomed their sixth son, Heinz Ulrich, on June 6, 2012. He joins sister Samantha, and brothers Zane, Kelton, Declan, Gearson and Eisen. David Zambito joined the law firm Cozen O’Connor as a member of the business law department in the Harrisburg, Pa., office. A utility attorney, Zambito served as principal legal adviser to former PA Public Utility Commission Chairman and Commissioner Glen Thomas. He also served as a principal at Post & Schell in Harrisburg.

1995

Peter Frank, a professor, received a Fulbright Scholar grant to do research and teach in Moldova during the Spring 2012 semester. While in the capital city of Chisinau, he taught at the Academy of Economic Studies (one class on comparative economic systems and one class on development economics) and did research on the “informal economy” and the problem of tax evasion. Wife Amy (Wray) Frank and their four children lived cross-culturally with him for six months.

1996

Jennifer (Smith) Sumerak and her husband, Scott, welcomed daughter Aurora Milena on May 16, 2012. e

1997

Jeffrey Bailey, a health care defense litigator, joined the firm of Burns White LLC in Pittsburgh as an associate. He concentrates in medical malpractice, healthcare and general liability litigation. Brian Carter and his wife, Laura, welcomed son Tyler Joseph on May 20, 2012. e Michael Hemmerlin joined Farmers National Bank of Emlenton (Pa.) as vice president, senior credit officer. He is responsible for the oversight and management of the bank’s consumer and commercial credit risk. Michael Spanjer and his wife, Brenda, welcomed daughter Lillian Grace on June 20, 2012. Jonathan Todd released the song “Gracie Blue Eyes” on iTunes and Amazon.com to raise support for the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association. In 2001, Todd’s daughter, Grace, was diagnosed with PWS, inspiring Todd to write the song. Now, he is donating all proceeds earned from downloads to the PWS Association and hopes to make $10,000 by next July. More info at www.gracieblueeyes.com. Timothy Van Ingen and his wife, Stephanie, are the parents of son Tyson Rainier, born Nov. 29, 2010. e

Ocean City Social | Having a boys reunion in April 2012 in Ocean City, Md., were, from left, Dave Stanton ’73, Kevin Kasweck ’74, Wally Campbell ’74, Craig Zulauf ’74 and Bob Spear ’74.

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Jan (Bridge) Beck and her husband, Josh, announce the birth of Samuel Ryder on March 25, 2012. Christina (Dozzi) Costain and her husband, Vinny, welcomed daughter Sophia Grace on Feb. 4, 2012. Sarah (Howe) Detar and her husband, Sean, announce the birth of son John Thomas on Dec. 29, 2011. Craig Tyson completed his Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and ancient history at the University of Michigan in spring 2011. He is currently an assistant professor of religious studies at D’Youville College in Buffalo, N.Y.

1999

Erin (Osterman) Davies and her husband, Brian, announce the birth of son Oliver on June 20, 2012. He joins sister Harper, 2. Jennifer (Dively) Forristal received a master’s degree in public health from the University of Louisville in May 2012 and was accepted into the Ph.D. program for health policy and management. Lance Latham and his wife, Akiko, are the parents of daughter Emma Ikeyama, born June 13, 2012, in Nagaoka, Japan. Rebecca (Saunders) and John ’98 Neumann welcomed son John David Jr. on June 7, 2012. Heather Ray and Stephen Black ’98 were married March 23, 2012, in Elkton, Md. Tara (Broms) and Jonathan Shaw welcomed son Jacob on June 15, 2011. Jodi (Gilbert) Young and her husband, Trevor, announce the birth of daughter Coraline Audrey

Birthday Business |

These 12 women from the Gamma Sigma Phi Class of 1983 met in Virginia in 2011 to celebrate a “significant” birthday.

on Oct. 13, 2011, and the addition of son Nikolai “Niko” Dickson, born March 1, 2006, and adopted from Bulgaria on Jan. 30, 2012. Coraline and Niko join sisters Pippa, Romilly, Beatrix and Juniper at home in Abington, Pa.

2000

Rachel (Godfrey) Chipley and her husband, Phil, welcomed son Daniel James on July 25, 2011. e Adam Erbrecht is the new principal of Daniels Run Elementary School in Fairfax, Va. Most recently, he was assistant principal at Providence Elementary. George Fohl Jr. and Katheryn Morgan were married Sept. 24, 2011, in Richmond, Va., where they now reside. Julie (Wagner) Giove and her husband, Joe, welcomed daughter Lucille Mae, born May 10, 2012. Lucy joins brother Joey, 2. Anna Marie (Zambito) and Andrew ’01 Kibler announce the birth of son Rocco Andrew on Feb. 8, 2012. Kevin Kleppinger and his wife, Leah, welcomed son Isaac Allen on Sept. 10, 2011. Mark Kubichek and his wife, Raenell, announce the birth of their second child, Claire, on April 14, 2012. e

2001

Sara (Ohlerich) Bogdon and her husband, Derek, welcomed Kendall Marie on Feb. 24, 2012. e Tamara (Corti) Fossa and her husband, Sergio, are the parents of sons Benjamin Peter, born Feb 18, 2012, and Jackson Paul, 1. e Jason Labonte received a Ph.D. in chemistry from Johns Hopkins University in October 2011. David Miller and his wife, Heather, welcomed son David James III, “Trey,” on Aug. 1, 2012. e Andrew Peterson and his wife, Sally, announce the birth of daughter Gabriella Elizabeth on May 8, 2012.

2002

Sarah (Erdos) and Keith Bocian welcomed daughter Lillian Sarah on July 5, 2011. She joins sister Allison, 2, in Broomall, Pa. Keith

is the senior director of a KnowledgePoints tutoring center and Sarah is a science teacher in the Abington School District. Megan (Standish) and Michael ’01 Campanella announce the birth of daughter Adeline Grace on Oct. 17, 2011. She joins big sister Esther. Ingrid (Boehm) and Barry Deems welcomed daughter Genevieve Louise on April 27, 2012. She joins brother Caleb. Tim Hilterman and his wife, Abby, welcomed son Derek Isaiah, born July 4, 2012. He joins sisters Kate, Piper and Kensington. Amanda (Bernhardt) Mennell and her husband, William, are the parents of son Owen Phoenix, born July 12, 2010. Aaron Piper and his wife, Gretchen, welcomed son Andrew David on April 15, 2012.

2003

Patricia (Matoney) Bardy and her husband, Erik, announce the birth of daughter Madeleine Marie on July 7, 2012. Erik is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Grove City College. Elena (Cecchini) Conkle and her husband, Gary, are the parents of daughter Peyton Susanne, born Jan. 23, 2012. Elizabeth (Smith) and James ’02 Frengel announce the birth of daughter Mary Lauren on July 5, 2012. e Rebekah (Horst) Ganley and her husband, Scott, welcomed son Luke William on April 14, 2012. e Mark McCoy and his wife, Helena, welcomed son Shane on April 29, 2012. Amber (Jones) and Ryan Mitchell announce the birth of daughter Jacqueline Jones on Sept. 1, 2012. e Michelle (Hicks) Ntampaka was awarded the American Physical Society's M. Hildred Blewett Fellowship. She will use this fellowship to complete her Ph.D. with the cosmology group in Carnegie Mellon University's department of physics. Her research will focus on how dark matter halos and subhalos are populated with galaxies. Lisa (Vicini) Sano and her husband, Mark, welcomed daughter Elizabeth Ann on May 15, 2012.

Megan (Oyler) and Nathan ’02 Troxell welcomed son Andrew Thomas on April 28, 2012.

2004

Sarah (Gibson) and Ryan Boyd welcomed son John Paul “J.P.” on Nov. 28, 2010. His sister, Julia, is 3. Sheila (Mattes) Carlberg wrote the patriotic children’s book America Is My Home, which introduces the principles of faith and freedom to a preschool audience. She wrote the book for her two young sons. The book’s illustrator is sister-in-law Adrienne (Carlberg ’01) Shaw. More information can be found at www.americaismyhome.com. Carlberg received additional publicity after a photo of her at a campaign rally, with her book, was posted on Ann Romney’s Facebook page. Emily (Drawbaugh) and Nathan ’05 Dietrich welcomed son Aaron Matthew on June 22, 2012. He joins brother Levi, 1. Andrea (Fragello) and Chad ’03 Erbrecht welcomed son Caleb August on May 16, 2012. His sister, Ciera, is 2. Rachel (Zinger) Godfrey and her husband, Matthew, announce the birth of daughter Payton Leigh on May 24, 2012. Randall Hinton and his wife, Elizabeth, welcomed son Jeremiah Lane on Aug. 22, 2012. e

Off Road | Friends from the Class of ’77 went off-roading as part of their 34th consecutive year get-together. Pictured are Janey (Buchheit) Mather, Peg (Barnard) Rowe, Chris (Young) O’Rourke, Judy Moser, Donna Galm, Connie (McClelland) Martin, Martha (Zeigler) Eberhardt and O’Leary.

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Olympic Spirit |

Marissa Hunsburger ’99, right, appeared on the USA Today website during the recent Olympics showing her American pride. Normally, she lives in Brussels, Belgium, serving as the area director for Young Life Belgium. Here, she and a high school friend attend the women’s soccer semifinal vs. Canada. Hunsburger says she appeared on other web sites as well and fulfilled a dream attending the Olympics. Photo credit: Mark J. Rebillas - USA Today Sports

Kassie (Hayes) and Christopher ’05 Kelly welcomed son Thomas Michael on Dec. 13, 2011. Dr. Jason O'Grady completed residency at Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency and accepted a staff position as associate consultant, family medicine/OB at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. e

2005

Becky (Donnell) Baxter graduated with her Ph.D. in physics from Georgetown University and currently works as a staff scientist with Arete Associates in Arlington, Va. e Aimee (Myers) and Charlie ’06 Cotherman are the parents of daughter Elliana Joy, born Aug. 30, 2011. Megan (Smith) Fowler and her husband, Lindon, are the parents of Shields Lee, born Dec. 6, 2011. Rebecca (Cramer) Hollenbach earned a master of arts in marriage and family therapy from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown, Pa. Kevin Horner and his wife, Claire, welcomed son John Casimir on May 9, 2012. Elizabeth (Hoover) King and her husband, Joel, announce the birth of son Eliam Justus on April 24, 2012. The Kings live in Lancaster, Pa., where Beth recently completed three years as an audit and tax professional for local CPA firm Sager, Swisher and Co., LLP, and is now a stay-at-home mom.

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Chelsea (Rasmussen) Lipstreu and her husband, Kyle, welcomed daughter Kiley Anne on Aug. 10, 2012. She joins sister Hailey, 2. Lorraine Martin recently selfpublished her first novel, Ruby’s Road, a fantasy story for young adult readers. It is available through lulu.com and Amazon.com. Amanda (Parker) Mosley and her husband, Nathan, welcomed son Chase Joshua on July 5, 2012. e Heather Pierson and Andrew Martzke ’04 were married in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 10, 2011. They currently reside in Glen Burnie, Md., where Andrew works as a software developer and Heather is a substitute teacher. Rachel (Throckmorton) Reedy and her husband, Josh, welcomed daughter Eliza Grace on March 24, 2011. Katie (Pierson) Shade and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of daughter Adelina Joy on Jan. 24, 2012. Caity (Rigatti) and Guy ’04 Tarbert announce the birth of son Cameron Forrest on April 22, 2012. Barbara (Sima) and Nathan Weiderspahn welcomed son Isaac Nathan on May 2, 2012.

Leanne (Hanlon) and Chris Harrington are the parents of Lillia Mae, born Nov. 16, 2011, and Mark Alan, 3. Stacey (Brubaker) Haught and her husband, Ryan, welcomed Madison Claire on April 1, 2012. e Rachel Holzaepfel and Nick Wang were married Nov. 19, 2011, in Huron, Ohio, and now reside in Cleveland. e Jennifer Moyer and Eric Talmage were married Jan. 15, 2011. Jennifer graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine in May 2010 and is now in her third year of anesthesiology residency at the University of Iowa. Becca Waskey and Phil Spradlin were married Aug. 27, 2011. Becca graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a master’s degree in applied economics in May 2011 and continues to work in international development. Phil is a marketing analyst for an online technology firm. The couple resides in Arlington, Va. Joe Vansovich was named corporate controller for the Lampus Company in Springdale, Pa. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of hardscaping, landscaping and masonry products.

2007

Caroline Breithaupt and Heath Morder were married in the Caribbean in November 2011. Caroline is operations manager at the McClintock Animal Care Center and Heath is recovery manager at RSI Enterprises. They live in Phoenix, Ariz. Ruth (Dykstra) and Timothy Entwistle announce the birth of daughter Kylie Rose on Aug. 15, 2012. e

Science Team | Fellow biochemistry/chemistry alumnae Amy (Cheeseman ’96) Newlon, left and Kelly (Wright ’96) Savage, right, both with children at Lebanon Christian School in Lebanon, Ohio, teamed up to provide laboratory science experiences for the kindergarten, first and second grades at the school. Modules included solid/liquid/gas, the senses, magnets and chemical reactions. The pair is developing modules for third grade students. Fellow alumna Kim (Horsfall ’92) Cope is a pre-school and pre-kindergarten teacher at the school

Social Group | This group of 1984 friends reconnected at the 20th reunion in 2004 and stayed close since that time through social media and get-togethers. This summer, they met in Ocean City, N.J., for a 50th birthday celebration. From left: Gretchen (Phares) Carpenter, Karen (Marr) Philp, Nancy (Cimino) Anderson, Ruth (Fry) Guerrini and Mary Helen (Mitchell) Barr. Missing from photo: Lisa (Ramsey) Cooper and Susan (Reisinger) Canon.

Jana Volante has been named to the Pittsburgh Advisory Council of Strong Women, Strong Girls. The group is a mentoring program for elementary school girls, connecting them with college women. Volante is a litigator with the law firm of Fox Rothschild in Pittsburgh and is a graduate of Harvard Law School. Megan (Perrault) and Luke Wiedeman welcomed daughter Noelle Amanda on July 3, 2012.

2008

Shawn Carr set a provisional Guinness World Record in golf for the number of completed rounds played in a single day by a foursome at different courses. He and three friends finished eight complete 18-hole rounds apiece. They planned the effort for June, on one of the longest days of sunlight. The golfers started in Lowellville, Ohio, at 5:20 a.m., and ended in Hermitage, Pa. At press time, group was waiting to hear official word from Guinness. When not golfing, Carr is a district manager for Presidential Steel Buildings in Ambridge, Pa. Hope (Tinkey) and Eric Coyle welcomed son Luke on May 31, 2012. Big sister is Molly. Dr. Tyler Fitch graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in May. He has entered an internal medicine-pediatrics residency at University of Illinois/St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Laura (Levai) and Adam Frey announce the birth of daughter Lucy Evangeline on Oct. 24, 2011, in Compiegne, France. Rochelle (Ritchey) Kennedy and her husband, Micah, welcomed son Liam Brooks on June 10, 2012. Rachael (Smith) and Andy ’07 Leuenberger welcomed daughter Evelyn Noelle on Nov. 12, 2011. Allison Mock was promoted to director of school counseling at Rockbridge County High School in Lexington, Va.

Fall 2012

Benjamin Read graduated from Slippery Rock University with a doctorate in physical therapy in May 2012. He will begin his orthopedic residency with UPMC Sports Medicine. He and his wife, Kimberly (Barron) Read, a fifthgrade teacher at Jubilee Christian School, live in Pittsburgh. e LeAna (Negron) Schlener and her husband, Chris, announce the birth of son Caleb James on March 5, 2012. Jared Walczak was elected the Republican nominee for the Constitutionallymandated position of presidential elector in Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District. He will cast one of Virginia’s 13 electoral votes if the Republican presidential nominee carries Virginia in November.

2009

Julia Davis and Michael Blackburn were married May 12, 2012, in Harrisburg, Pa. Julia is finishing her master’s degree in library and information science and Michael is an independent sales representative for Master Terrazzo Technologies. They reside in Haymarket, Va. e Seth Elder and his wife, Caitlin, welcomed daughter Allison Kendall on April 14, 2012. Katie (DeWalt) and Steven Estes announce the birth of son Wyeth Charles on June 8, 2012. Elizabeth (Miller) and Justin ’08 Horst are the parents of son Edmund, born Feb. 18, 2012. e Lauren (Tiller) and Dustin Kunkle welcomed son Miles Ethan on April 10, 2012. e Abigail Morrison and Jonathan Stewart were married April 28, 2012, in Falls Church, Va., where they

now make their home. Jonathan teaches Latin, math and a smidgeon of art, and Abigail is a research assistant. Callie (Martin) and Dan Spaulding welcomed son Robert Miles on March 7, 2012.

2010

Elizabeth (Poston) and Nathan ’09 Brunk announce the birth of son Rowan William on June 11, 2012. John Kurtz and Duranna Fretts were married June 30, 2012, in Conneaut Lake, Pa. John is employed with USIS in Pittsburgh, where the couple lives in the Mount Washington neighborhood. Jessie Mittelman is teaching K-5 Art at a Christian International School in Kampala, Uganda. She is also teaching Primary Art at a Christian slum school through the Doors non-profit organization and teaching English, math and art at a Christian Refugee Center. She lives in a compound with 16 other people, including fellow Grove City College grad Alena Bartolai ’11. Megan (McGuire) and Jeffrey ’09 Oskamp welcomed daughter Ruth Elaine on March 28, 2012. e Kristen (Burnett) Ramsland and her husband, Finn (attended Grove City College), are the parents of daughter Paige Elizabeth, born May 19, 2012.

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An informal 10-year reunion weekend in Deep Creek, Md., drew these Class of 2002 friends. Row 1, from left, Megan (Standish) Campanella, Nicole (Swartzentruber) Tebbano and Jennifer Berger. Row 2: Diane Blackburn, Jennifer (Smilek) McGraw, Beth (McMorran) Salesky, Kaitlin Domanoski, Karin (Rodenhausen) Wright (with Thomas) and Heather (Simpkins) Parker (with Clara).

2011 Jenna Cooper and Evan Harding were married Aug. 27, 2011, in Troy, Pa. They currently reside in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, where Evan works as a development engineer with Bloom Engineering and Jenna is a staff accountant with Grossman Yanak & Ford LLP. Carla Shula and Reid Stewart were married Nov. 26, 2011, in Greensburg, Pa. Reid is an engineer at Bettis Atomic Power Laboratories in West Mifflin and Carla is an executive assistant/editor at WhiteSand Research in Mount Lebanon. Natalie Walten and Daniel Bos were married March 3, 2012. They now live in Linthicum Heights, Md.

2012 Rachel Brockhage was accepted for graduate study at the Feinberg Graduate School at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel.

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Calling it an annual elementary education alumni gathering, these Class of 2005 friends enjoyed time this summer in Deep Creek, Md. From left: Rachel (Throckmorton) Reedy, Megan (Schleiden) Simmons, Nicole (Leasure) Bull, Erin Smith, Elaine (Rodemoyer) Aretz and Jacquie (Adlam) Van Ooyen.

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in memory The Grove City College Alumni Association places a book in Henry Buhl Library in memory of each alumnus for whom the Alumni Office receives written notification of death, including a copy of the obituary. This pays tribute to the lives of deceased alumni while benefitting current and future students.

To notify the Alumni Office of the passing of a loved one, please send an obituary to alumni@gcc.edu.

Gertrude (Dennison) Sterrett ’31 died June 22, 2012. She taught in Beechwoods High School from 1932 to 1942 and coached girls’ basketball. She lived in Brockway, Pa., was active with her church and the Women’s Club. Surviving are a son, James Sterrett ’65, and a niece.

business education and led the department at the Plum Borough (Pa.) School District. She also taught in New Kensington and McAllen, Texas. She enjoyed Elder College programs and summers at Chautauqua Institution. Surviving are a daughter and two granddaughters.

Bernice (Hall) Proctor ’37 died July 16, 2012. The longtime Mercer, Pa., resident was an accomplished musician, taught piano lessons and played the church organ. She was an avid gardener. Surviving are three children, including Richard Proctor ’65 and Jane (Proctor ’72) Fleming; a brother; seven grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and a greatgreat-grandchild.

Dr. Earle A. Davis Jr. ’41 died Aug. 27, 2012. He had a long and distinguished teaching career at universities and hospitals, both in the United States and abroad. He authored many articles and held many professional leadership positions. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Margaret (Hahn ’42) Davis, a sister-in-law, nephews and nieces.

E. Nancy (Ray) Fahnoe ’40 died June 27, 2012. She and her Naval Reserve husband lived in numerous places, including Antwerp, Belgium, and later, Kinnelon, N.J. She is survived by four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Juliet (McKibben) Klein ’41 died June 27, 2012. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a teacher at several schools, retiring from the Bethel Park (Pa.) public schools. Surviving are three children and six grandchildren.

Esther (Cook) Monroe ’40 died Nov. 18, 2011. She and her husband lived in Aruba for 20 years, then moved to California. The mother of five sons, she was an avid baseball fan, loved swimming and singing in choirs, and was an active church member. Surviving are four sons, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

James W. Lary ’41 died May 23, 2012. He was a retired supervisor for Crucible Steel, Midland, Pa., and ran the Mackall Tree Farm in Ohio. He was an Army veteran of World War II, active church member and supporter of the Boy Scouts’ Canoe Trails. Surviving are two sons.

Jean (Black) Shearer ’40 died Aug. 7, 2012. She taught

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The Rev. Gordon S. Trew ’41 died July 19, 2012, in Brazil. He was ordained and served as a

missionary of the Presbyterian Church to Brazil for several decades. After retirement, he continued to teach at the Baptist Theological College and Seminary. Surviving are his wife, Ada, four children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and two siblings. Olive (Black) Mecca ’42 died May 6, 2012. She was a retired school teacher and, after moving to St. Petersburg, Fla., was a docent at the Dali Museum and busy in her church. Survivors include a daughter, a son and grandsons. Dorothy (Gunning) Hawkins ’43 died Oct. 17, 2011. She lived in Whitehall, Pa., and is survived by three children, five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Edward M. McKee ’43 died Jan. 25, 2012. A mechanical engineer, he worked with U.S. Steel and later with Westinghouse’s nuclear and space programs. The World War II Army Air Corps veteran loved travel, coached youth sports and served his church. He also was an avid bicycler. Surviving are his wife, Myrna, son Richard McKee ’77, sister Sara (McKee ’38) Millison and nieces. David E. Walker ’43 died May 3, 2012. He lived in Fargo, N.D. Gerald D. “Jed” Householder ’44 died July 31, 2012. An Army veteran of World War II, he was in leadership with Brighton Electric Steel Casting, Precise

Metals & Plastics, Dubois Plastic and Lafayette Plastic. He served on bank and community boards in Beaver Falls, Pa., and as a trustee and session member at church. He moved to Juno Beach, Fla., and enjoyed golf. Survivors include a daughter, two grandchildren and three great-grandsons. Dolores (Vanesky) Sullivan ’45 died July 12, 2012. She taught journalism and English for 23 years at Boardman (Ohio) High School, advising the awardwinning school newspaper. In retirement, she authored William Holmes McGuffey: Schoolmaster to the Nation. Surviving are her seven children and her grandchildren. Claire (Markle) Kennedy ’46 died July 28, 2012. She first taught Spanish in Evans City, Pa., then taught math at BadenEconomy Junior High School and Ambridge High School. She enjoyed playing bridge, knitting and traveling. Surviving are three daughters and a granddaughter.

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at E.I. DuPont and helped in developing polyester fiber. She loved music, taught piano and sang in several groups. Survivors include two children and four grandchildren. Jack C. Aiton ’49 died July 14, 2012. A Navy World War II veteran, he retired as manager of maintenance for General Electric of Erie, Pa., after 40 years of service. He was a past director of the Iroquois School District and was inducted into the Erie District Golf Association Hall of Fame. Most recently, he lived in Vero Beach, Fla. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, two children, a sister, five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Elizabeth (Zimmerman) Cook ’49 died Dec. 15, 2011. A resident of Beaumont, Texas, since 1981, she was a retired administrator with Buckner Children’s Home. Surviving are her husband, James, three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Stella (Lorentz) Cox ’48 died Jan. 15, 2012. The Greensburg, Pa., resident belonged to a prayer group and helped many people in need. Surviving are two sons, sisters Betsy (Lorentz ’50) Rugh and Ann Lorentz ’53 and grandchildren.

John T. Beggs ’50 died Aug. 25, 2012. He lived in Sandy Lake, Pa., and retired after 34 years with Cooper-Bessemer. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He loved antique cars, gardening and playing piano. Survivors include his wife, Doris, three sons, six grandchildren and two siblings.

Isabelle (McCandless) Hine ’48 died Aug. 19, 2012. She lived in Charlotte, N.C., and taught special education for 20 years. A chemist, she also worked

George M. Hume ’50 died June 18, 2012. A Grove City resident, he partnered with his father at Hume Insurance Agency and ran the business for more than

50 years. Surviving are five children, including son George Hume ’76; a sister; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joseph F. Krepley ’50 died June 8, 2012. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Alcoa, later becoming vice president and general manager of industrial products at Olin Aluminum. He lived in Oakmont, Pa. Survivors include his wife, Evelynn, four sons and four grandsons. Raymond J. Mateer ’50 died April 18, 2010. He lived near Detroit, Mich., and is survived by his wife, Joann, three children and 12 grandchildren. Mary Ruth Reitz ’50 died Aug. 31, 2012. After being a missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, she worked in accounting for the Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church and the World Council of Churches. She enjoyed 40 years of living in New York City’s Upper West Side and promoted social action. Survivors include two sisters-inlaw, nieces and nephews. James H. Strickler ’50 died April 28, 2012. He worked in radio and was recognized for pioneering efforts in cable TV. He lived in Meadville, Pa., taught high school and later college in the communications department at Allegheny College. In summers, he and his

wife operated Strickler’s Country Gardens, specializing in roses. He was an Army veteran and active community volunteer. Surviving are his wife, Joan, nieces and nephews. Don J.S. Henderson ’51 died July 8, 2012. He worked as a metallurgist with U.S. Steel in Canton, Ohio, later working with Burnham Corporation. After retirement, he tutored and taught math part time. He was active in his church and enjoyed gathering fossils. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; three children, including daughter Sharon (Henderson ’75) Rice; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Harold E. Kinzer ’51 died Sept. 9, 2012. He retired from Alcoa after 34 years as manager of traffic and planning. An Air Force veteran, he lived in Green Valley, Ariz., and was a church elder and avid golfer. Surviving are his wife, June, two children, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. David N. Pryde ’51 died Sept. 12, 2012. He worked in insurance before owning Greenbaum’s Furniture in Ford City, Pa. He was both a U.S. Air Force and Army veteran. He lived in Kittanning, enjoyed golf and family time. Surviving are three children, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister. Dr. Howard A. Swain Jr. ’51 died June 11, 2012. A chemist, he researched basic and nuclear

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chemistry and was professor emeritus at Wilkes University. He lived in Shavertown, Pa., was a Korean War veteran of the Air Force, and was an accomplished musician. Surviving are his wife, Rosemarie; three children, grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. John J. Yetso ’51 died July 27, 2012. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. An avid golfer, he enjoyed retirement in Pinehurst, N.C. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, five children, five grandchildren and three siblings. Florence (Smith) Cooper ’52 died April 30, 2012. She had worked as a church secretary and as a teacher’s aide in Butler, Pa. She was active in her church’s programs. Surviving are her husband, William Cooper ’52; three children, including Scott Cooper ’82; and five granddaughters. Nancy (Parks) Seevers ’54 died May 13, 2012. A resident of Erie, Pa., she had worked as a phlebotomist and was active in Eastern Star. Surviving are four children and grandchildren. Katharyn (Spencer) Brinton ’55 died July 29, 2012. She lived in New Castle, Pa., where she was a retired school teacher. She taught Sunday School and loved horses and music. Survivors include a daughter, sister Lynn (Spencer ’63) Stone and three grandchildren.

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The Rev. J. Philip Park ’55 died April 12, 2012. A Portland, Ore., resident, he served several churches and became a specialist in civil rights issues for the United Presbyterian Church USA. He also taught law at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. Surviving are a daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and a brother. William J. Russell ’57 died July 18, 2012. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired as vice president of Russell Standard Corporation. He lived in North Huntingdon, Pa., and was an avid gardener and hunter. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; four children, including Daniel Russell ’82; two brothers and five grandchildren. Jerome C. Hassan ’58 died Aug. 16, 2012. He was an English and French teacher, and later guidance counselor with the New Castle (Pa.) School District. He also earned a paralegal degree and worked with a local law office. He served in the Army during the Korean War and loved golfing and the arts. Survivors include his wife, Faith; children Kevin Hassan ’81 and Hope (Hassan ’84) McGinnis; a brother and five grandchildren. Edna (Allen) Sams ’58 died Aug. 28, 2012. She made her home in Bradenton, Fla., and is survived by three children and two grandchildren. Gary D. Bryan ’59 died May 14, 2012. He enjoyed a career with J.C. Penney Co., retiring in

1996 as a head buyer. He lived in Chicora, Pa., and also Bonita Springs, Fla., where he received several civic awards. He was an Army veteran and a master gardener. He recently owned the Butler Hot Dog Shoppe. Surviving are two children, a granddaughter and a sister. H. Lee Cunningham ’59 died Sept. 3, 2012. He lived in Grove City and was a funeral director in the family business for 53 years. He formerly operated an ambulance service. He served in the Army and Army Reserves and was active in his church, the Masons and Boy Scouts. Surviving are his wife, Dee, two sons, four granddaughters and two brothers, including Gary Cunningham ’61. M. Sandra (Trax) Loving ’59 died April 19, 2012. She was a CPA and financial counselor who lived in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. Survivors include three stepchildren. Ralph R. Piper Jr. ’59 died Aug. 20, 2012. He worked in the insurance industry for 42 years. He lived in the Santa Ana, Calif., area and was an avid golfer. Surviving are two children, three stepchildren and 15 grandchildren. Ellis S. Weller ’59 died June 30, 2012. After serving with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he joined Quaker State, where he worked in accounting for many years. He was interested in gardening and genealogy.

Most recently, he lived in Emlenton, Pa. Survivors include his wife, Kay, and in-laws. Robert E. Brey ’61 died July 27, 2012. A veteran of the Navy and Naval Reserve, he worked as a claims representative for Goodwin-Ferguson in Greensburg, Pa. He was president of the Y’s Men’s Club, on the Tarentum Museum Board and was a trivia buff. Survivors include his wife, Loretta, two children, two granddaughters and a brother. Janet (Kepple) Mitchell ’61 died June 26, 2012. She lived in Lincoln, Neb., and in 1991 graduated from Southeast Community College with honors in microcomputer classes. She loved travel, was a Stephen minister and deacon at church, and an avid knitter for local causes. Survivors include her husband, Robert, four children, 11 grandchildren, a greatgrandson, and two siblings. Janet (McKelvey) Riemenschneider ’61 died Feb. 21, 2012. She was a retired elementary school teacher and is survived by a daughter, a son and a brother. Linda (Ripper) Robertson ’62 died June 8, 2012. She taught mathematics to grade levels from elementary to university, in the United States and abroad. She lived in Wichita Falls, Texas, aided the VFW Auxiliary and collected antique glass. Survivors include two children, three stepsons, grandchildren and sister Arlene (Ripper ’59) Randby.

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The Rev. Willis F. Kearns Jr. ’65 died July 31, 2012. He was an ordained Presbyterian pastor for 44 years, serving churches in Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. He also acepted many interim positions. Surviving are his wife, Maureen, a son, his father and two siblings. Arthur G. Mitchell Jr. ’64, former president of the Grove City College Alumni Council, died Sept. 12, 2012. He joined the Council in 1993, served as president from 2003 to 2005 and as an Alumni Trustee from 2004 to 2008. He was a leading member of the Epsilon Pi Alumni Association and a founding member of the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame committee. He received the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award posthumously during 2012 Homecoming. He enjoyed a 22-year career with IBM, earning “Golden Circle” honors for sales. After retirement, he consulted for small companies. He was a frequent visitor and guest speaker on campus. He loved the outdoors and lived in Mercer, Pa., with his wife, Carol. She survives, along with three children including Kelly (Mitchell ’92) Konkle, seven grandchildren and two siblings. Memorial gifts may be made to the Grove City College/Epsilon Pi scholarship at Grove City College.

Herbert W. Bortner ’70 died Aug. 12, 2011. He made his home in Columbiana, Ohio.

William Frizlen III ’66 died April 24, 2012. He lived in Hatboro, Pa. Survivors include wife Joan, three sons and a grandson.

Andrew J. Kerlik II ’70 died May 30, 2012. A resident of Palmyra, Pa., he worked at New Penn Motor Express for 39 years, finishing as vice president of human resources. He enjoyed tennis and biking and was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. Surviving are his wife, Linda; two children; two grandchildren and four siblings, including Robert Kerlik ’75.

Dennis V. Lindenberg ’66 died June 16, 2012. The Marine Corps veteran was a supervisor with Joy Manufacturing in Franklin, Pa., working there for 34 years. He was an active church member, was a triathlete and loved the outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, two children and three grandchildren.

Dr. Susan (Gudaitis) Morton ’73 died Aug. 7, 2012. After teaching in West Milford and Ringwood, N.J., she began 18 years as principal of Wesley D. Tisdale Elementary School in Ramsey. Known as a mentor and leader, she loved learning, travel and family. Survivors include her husband, Tom, three daughters and three siblings.

Gary L. Mulcahy ’68 died June 14, 2012. He retired from the Hempfield (Pa.) School District where he was a school psychologist for 20 years. He enjoyed golfing and following Philadelphia sports. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kay, and a son.

Christina Divens ’76 died May 23, 2012. In addition to working for Brockway Glass, Consol Energy and as assistant controller of Westinghouse Printing, she worked with her husband in Boston to build his company, JK Glass. She loved adventure, and traveled the United States and abroad. She enjoyed time with her friends and pets. Surviving are her husband, Jim Kfoury, two stepchildren, and a sister.

C. William Borchert ’69 died Aug. 2, 2012. He lived in Lakeland, Fla., and worked as an energy analyst for Lakeland Electric until retirement. Survivors include his wife, Linda, a sister and nephews.

Deborah (Dover) Hiller ’76 died July 6, 2012. She was a CPA, eventually owning her own firm, Deborah D. Hiller, CPA.

She lived in Tyrone, Pa., and was an elder in her church. She had served on the board of the Tyrone YMCA and enjoyed tennis. Survivors include her husband, John Hiller ’73, three children, her mother and a sister. Stephen C. Owens ’78 died Jan. 9, 2012. A resident of Clarks Green, Pa., he had worked as a division manager for Sears and with Mesko Glass and the Inn at Nichols Village. He was very involved with his church and its choirs. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Wilson ’78) Owens; a son and daughter; and two brothers, including Ralph Owens ’74. Mark J. Skiba ’84 died June 9, 2012. A resident of Linesville, Pa., he taught business education at Conneaut Valley High School for 28 years. He also coached football there for 17 years, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include a sister and brother Joseph Skiba ’82. Dwight R. Towner Jr. (attended 1994 to 1996) died Sept. 3, 2012. He lived in Kutztown, Pa., and was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Renee, and two children. Tess M. Hopkins ’05 died May 17, 2012, after an extended illness. She lived in Erie, Pa., and worked in Erie Insurance’s Life Actuarial Department. She loved color, was a tutor and did volunteer work. Survivors include her mother, grandmother, aunts and uncles.

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alumni babies CONGRATULATIONS NEW PARENTS! Grove City College welcomes your new bundle of joy. We want to send your newborn a Grove City

Alina Sultana Ahmad Born 3-9-12 Nabil ’94 and Monira Sultana Ahmad

Ewan Matthew Bell Born 8-25-11 Carrie (Hilzinger ’02) and Ed Bell

Sebastian Richard Bowen Born 10-24-11 Brittany (Thomas ’08) and Blake Bowen

Andrew Lamont Brown Born 6-28-11 Alison (Wade ’03) and Brad Brown

Graham Robert Burgess Born 10-5-11 Erica (Jones ’02) and Rob ’02 Burgess

Ellie Kathryn Chandler Born 6-15-11 Katie (Brown ’05) and Dailey Chandler

Peyton Susanne Conkle Born 1-23-12 Elena (Cecchini ’03) and Gary Conkle

Eliza Rhiannon Davies Born 2-28-10 Lyndsay (Rhodes ’00) and Jay Davies

Stephen Richard DeVore Born 9-8-11 Richard ’08 and Joy DeVore

College T-shirt. So between the feedings and late-night lullabies, be sure to send the Alumni Relations Office your child’s name and date of birth. Shirts are available only in infant size. Due to the popularity of the Alumni Babies feature, photos will be limited to babies under the age of 3 in Grove City College shirts only. Digital photos must be high resolution, 300 dpi. Please do not embed photos in the body of an email message, but rather attach a highresolution image. Submit photos at alumni.gcc. edu/babyshirt or email to alumni@gcc.edu. You can also mail pictures to: Alumni Relations Office, Alumni Babies, 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, Pa., 16127.

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Evangeline and Esther DeyArmin Born 10-13-09 and 2-9-12 Andrea (Sewell ’02) and Carl DeyArmin

Joshua Titus and Megan Elizabeth Fitzpatrick Born 9-30-11 Michael ’98 and Robyn Fitzpatrick

Claire Marie Fugate Born 2-20-10 Tyler ’00 and Angelique Fugate

Kathryn Marie Gustafson Born 7-19-10 Alan ’08 and Nicole Gustafson

Nathan Amanuel Evans Hill Born 1-6-09, adopted 12-27-11 Rob ’01 and Megan (Evans ’00) Hill

Caleb Anthony Hutchison Born 8-18-11 Lynn (Kress ’95) and Eric Hutchison

Thomas Michael Kelly Born 12-13-11 Christopher ’05 and Kassie (Hayes ’04) Kelly

Rocco Andrew Kibler Born 2-8-12 Andrew ’01 and Anna Marie (Zambito ’00) Kibler

Eva Kummant Born 2-1-11 Gabriel ’06 and Lauren (Kupillas ’05) Kummant

Evelyn Noelle Leuenberger Born 11-12-11 Andy ’07 and Rachael (Smith ’08) Leuenberger

Quillan Lyons Born 5-13-10 Ethan ’99 and Michele Lyons

Logan Davis Mackie Born 9-28-11 John ’00 and Shana Mackie

Drew Bennett Matzke Born 9-8-11 Tom ’93 and Kristen Matzke

Kaci Ann McClelland Born 9-29-10 Kelly (Kiskaddon ’99) and Tom McClelland

Jackson Kainoa McIntire Born 6-28-11 Tamara (Nations ’09) and Mike McIntire

Carly Ellen Messer Born 9-12-11 Todd ’08 and Courtney (Winther ’08) Messer

Joshua Nathan Moore Born 2-9-12 Nate ’08 and Amanda (Hewitt ’08) Moore

Lillian Grace Nye Born 2-9-10 Corrie (Lindey ’00) and Kevin Nye

Eva Mercy O’Hara Born 8-27-09 Erin (Gilbert ’01) and David O’Hara

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Lily Angela Osborne Born 11-11-11 Chris ’01 and Maria Osborne

Ruth Elaine Oskamp Born 3-28-12 Jeff ’08 and Megan (McGuire ’10) Oskamp

Seth Palkovic Born 9-19-11 Ivan ’00 and Paula (Krautter ’02) Palkovic

Clara Anne Parker Born 11-16-11 Heather (Simpkins ’02) and Jeff Parker

Leah May Perrin Born 4-8-11 Andrew ’04 and Abby (Shaffer ’04) Perrin

Brycen Steven Petcovic Born 11-10-11 Steve ’01 and Alyx (Phillips ’00) Petcovic

Timothy Eric Sabella III Born 8-22-10 Tim ’00 and Jill (Webb ’00) Sabella

Ryan Alexander Scragg Born 5-5-11 Amy (Sharpe ’04) and Jason Scragg

Zachary Seifert Born 5-5-11 Scott ’03 and Annie (Dietz ’03) Seifert

Owen Hugh Smith Born 7-14-11 Caleb ’06 and Megan (Walden ’06) Smith

Dean Joseph Smith Born 9-19-11 Daniella (Cosentino ’06) and Josh Smith

Molly and Nora Rose Sullivan Born 6-26-09 and 10-10-11 Jean (Jocoy ’96) and Ryan Sullivan

Coraline Audrey and Nikolai Dickson Young Born 10-13-11 and 3-1-06 (Niko adopted 1-30-12) Jodi (Gilbert ’99) and Trevor Young

FRIENDS Elijah Michael Wells (left) and Claire Evelyn Bandstra Born 10-29-10 and 9-26-10 to Chris ’05 and Katie (Stoeckle ’05) Wells and Emily (Bolek ’05) and Joel Bandstra

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Tyson Rainier Van Ingen Born 11-29-10 Timothy ’97 and Stephanie Van Ingen

William John and Nadia Marie Wickard Born 12-6-11 William ’98 and Kristen (Mischler ’98) Wickard

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so So much Much to to celebrate celebrate This is sTrengTh in numbers.

2011–2012 AnnuAl Fund

4,575 DonorS raised

$2,020,099 alumni parTicipaTion

22.2 22.2 percent percent ProoF thAt grovers love to shAre their school sPirit with others.

2,461 sTudenTs Are giving thAnks to you For giving bAck every day, our students make a difference in the world because you made a difference in theirs.

Full circle, the Annual Fund for grove city college, ensures that we are prepared for the ongoing needs of today’s students. the Annual Fund also ensures the opportunities created by the success of our capital campaign, grove city Matters, will flourish well after that goal is achieved. working together, they sustain our promise that grove city college will remain a place where faith and freedom matters for generations to come.

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