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Michelle Walter ’93 vice president
Shannon Rohner ’97, ’04 secretary
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Do you like your job? Do you wake up most mornings with an optimistic attitude knowing your day holds opportunities where you will have a positive affect on others? Are your thoughts more like “I get to go to work,” than “I have to go to work”? In this issue beginning on page 4, you’ll read about two successful graduates who truly enjoy their jobs and are doing great things to help others. Not coincidentally, they both majored in Physical Therapy, a branch of Allied Health that is specifically targeted at helping others. Allied Health has been a part of Central Penn for as long as anyone can remember. In fact, there is a box of unused medical pins dating to the 1930’s in the campus Museum. H. Rae Young, president of Central Penn through much of the 1950’s and 1960’s, is credited with making great strides in Allied Health Curriculum and Enrollment.
Perhaps you have your own Allied Health career success story. Or maybe you chose a different path like Dottie Kronemer ’81 Travel & Tourism (see page 25). Clearly she loves her job as much as Sandy and Sherry. If you feel the same way about what you do, let us hear from you. So fill out a “Let Us Know card” or better yet, stop by and by all means, bring a friend or family member. We’d love to see you back on campus. It’s always sunny in Summerdale. Keep smiling,
Todd A. Milano President
Ruth Ann (Lohr) Keller ’88, Medical Assisting; William “Bill” Kobel ’81, Mass Media; Dorothy “Dottie” Kronemer ’81, Travel & Tourism, and Linda A. (Meiller) Milano ’78, Legal Secretarial, enjoyed dinner together at 82 Queen Restaurant in historic Charleston, South Carolina.
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Matthew Lester Photography 717.481.7570 | www.matthewlester.net Address questions or comments to: Editor, PennDulum Central Pennsylvania College Campus on College Hill & Valley Roads Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093 Email: letusknow@centralpenn.edu or lindabuffington@centralpenn.edu 1.800.759.2727 | www.centralpenn.edu
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12 PennDulum Mission Statement The mission of the PennDulum is to help Central Penn graduates stay connected with their alma mater, present opportunities for alumni, friends, and community members to assist current and future students, and to share ways that readers can get involved in the life of Central Pennsylvania College.
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miles, friendly faces, a pristine setting, and a warm atmosphere greet you as you step inside Professional SportsCare and Rehab in Columbia, Maryland. Facility Director Sandy Cordell uses her physical therapist skills to help patients overcome pain and master moves that put fun into exercise. She sets the stage to encourage patients by displaying a different motivational poster at every PT station. You could say that Sandy’s positive and fun approach ‘treats’ the whole person. “One of the benefits at our facility is that we are small enough to know everyone. Our ‘open and airy’ structure helps patients and therapists socialize with each other. This helps patients get through their exercises, and at the same time, allows our PTs and PTAs to interact and learn from each other. Each therapist, whether a PT or PTA, has their own unique ideas concerning treatments that they can share, despite the differing educational backgrounds. Such synergy adds a team approach to therapy.” “By the time some patients reach me, they may have been in pain for a long time, probably traveled from doctor to doctor, but have found no relief. It is understandable that they are upset and frustrated when asked to relay medical history information again. They don’t want to talk; they want help. That’s when it’s important for me, as the physical therapist, to maintain a proper perspective and rely on a good sense of humor. I make it a point to just step back mentally, take a deep breath, and remember that my job is to help relieve their pain, and my goal is to show them how therapy can be fun.”
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Most of our patients are in high school. Since injuries often happen at sports events in the evening and on weekends when the family doctor’s office is closed, I offer ‘emergency services.’ They can call me and I’ll do what I can to help with their ‘after hour’ injuries. The clinic is appropriately named ‘Bumps and Bruises.’” – Sandy Cordell
“If I can’t make therapy fun for me, then how can I make it fun for them?” “Education is half of what I do. As a physical therapist, I usually spend more time with my patients than their doctors do; and it’s important for me to teach them how to fix themselves. If they don’t want the pain to continue (and who does?), then they must learn how to alter their lifestyles in order to avoid further aggravation of their pain, thereby solving the root of the problem. It may sound easy, but no two patients are exactly alike. They deal with pain differently, have a variety of personalities, and
come in many different ages and sizes. It’s important to pay close attention to their body language – those non-verbal messages are so important – and that’s something they just can’t teach in school. It takes time, and it’s something you must learn on-the-job.” “Of course there are challenges. The biggest one for me was recognizing that the only schedule I can control is my own. I can’t prevent patients from coming in late or forgetting their appointments. Another challenge is overcoming the frustration you feel when you realize that you can’t fix everyone! This is especially important for new graduates in the field of physical therapy. They are excited and ready to ‘fix everybody.’ The process of learning who needs what and when is learned over time. It truly is all about the patients and how best to help them.” My typical week includes working three 10-hour and two 7-hour days. Right now I am a little short-handed because Gina Califano, DPT, my coworker who also is a PT, just had a baby and she’s on maternity leave. Normally we schedule patients every half hour. Most of our patients are high school athletes, so we need the longer days to accommodate their school and sports schedules. Some of our employees are athletic trainers at local high schools and in surrounding Howard County. To show my support for the trainers and to help students recognize the team effort between me and the trainer at
“I make it a point to just step back mentally, take a deep breath, and remember that my job is to help relieve their pain, and my goal is to show them how therapy can be fun.” their school, I go to high school games and sit with the trainers. Since it is sometimes hard to relate to different age groups like high school students, I feel my being at the games helps them realize I am on their side. Also having first been a physical therapist assistant
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and then a physical therapist has helped me explain the difference to students. PTs diagnose and treat people of all ages with medical problems that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities. They examine each person and develop a plan based on that examination to help restore function. PTAs provide physical therapy services under direction and supervision of the PT. They, like PTs, help people of all ages and in a variety of settings. The amount of supervision varies state by state.
Crossing Her Bridge to Success Sandy knows what it’s like to be on the fast track to success and recalls the sacrifices, determination, and focus it took to add a Master of Science
in Physical Therapy (MSPT) and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) to her Bachelor in Exercise Science and Associate in Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Central Penn to her impressive resume. Many associate degree students have used their Central Penn education as a springboard to success and continued their education at other institutions. What makes Sandy unique is that she came to Central Penn with her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Penn State Main Campus. Then she chose Central Penn. “When I was in high school, I played sports and really thought I wanted to be an athletic trainer. Following high school graduation, I enrolled in Penn State’s Athletic Training program. Along the way I switched to Exercise and Sports Science, but it wasn’t until my senior year that I realized being on the road with a sports team wasn’t the kind
“While at Central Penn, my friendship with Erin grew stronger and continues today. In fact, it was Erin who moved to Baltimore first and then introduced me to the area and to the management at the HealthSouth in Maryland.” “Sandy and I met at Central Penn as PTA students; however, we actually attended Penn State University at College Park together without even knowing it! I was in the Athletic Trainer program and graduated two years before her, but we were still there for two years together. That was our instant bond – Penn Staters stick together! We became instant friends and study partners. Our friendship lasted long after school. We kept in touch once she moved back to New Jersey and I remained in Harrisburg. Then I transferred to Baltimore, Maryland to run four HealthSouth Outpatient PT clinics. Eventually Sandy moved down there, too, to be near her boyfriend. Not long after she moved to Maryland, I ended up moving, again, down to Charlotte, NC. I currently work in corporate management at BSNmedical for the Elvarex team. We manufacture compression garments for lymphedema patients – a population I came to love treating through one of my internships at Central Penn.” – Erin Sokalsky ’00, ATC, PTA
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“When I first graduated from Central Penn in 2000, there were few jobs available in the field due to the newly initiated therapy cap set forth by Medicare. I was very thankful for my Central Penn internship which led to my part-time employment as a PTA with HealthSouth in New Jersey. of life I wanted. So I re-examined my career goals and decided to become a PTA. While at Central Penn, I met Erin Sokalsky, a fellow Penn State alumna who had also decided to attend Central Penn’s PTA program. We were two of the few ‘older’ students in the class, and we felt like role models. The curriculum was difficult and challenging. I lived on campus, and can remember trying to assist my roommates, who were also PTA classmates, by instilling some of the study habits I had already formulated. I fondly remember Joanne Lafferty, my instructor, who just didn’t understand why I was going to PTA school and not PT school. It was she who first planted the idea of becoming a teacher in the physical therapy field one day down the road. That thought has stayed in the back of my mind – maybe someday – but for now I am enjoying my role as Director here at Professional SportsCare & Rehab.” “When I first graduated from Central Penn in 2000, there were few jobs available in the field due to the newly initiated therapy cap set forth by Medicare. People were injured; they needed therapy, but many of the facilities were shutting down or not hiring due to the reduction in reimbursement. I was very thankful for my Central Penn internship which led to my part-time employment as a PTA with HealthSouth in New Jersey.” Sandy eventually started working at HealthSouth full-time as a PTA while attending school on weekends at Neumann College, earning a Master
of Science in Physical Therapy in May 2004. She received her PT license in August 2004, and was promoted to Staff Physical Therapist at HealthSouth. At this point, the next step across her bridge to success was only 12 credits away, so she applied and was accepted into Neumann’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. Over the next 18 months, she continued working fulltime while completing a combination of online and weekend classes, and earned the clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in May 2007. Sandy moved to Baltimore, Maryland in November 2006 after accepting the position of Site Coordinator with Healthsouth in Perry Hall, Maryland. While still working on the doctorate at Neumann, HealthSouth was bought out by Select Medical (parent company who also owned NovaCare), and Sandy accepted their offer to be Site Coordinator for two of their facilities in the northern Baltimore area. “Neumann is unique in that the curriculum is set up to allow you to work your full-time job during the week and attend school on weekends. So after working 40 hours, I’d hop in
“Many of our patients ask if they can come back and use the equipment after their assigned medical therapy is completed. I am pleased to offer them the opportunity to come back any time the facility is open and use any of the equipment for just a small monthly fee.” – Sandy Cordell
the car and drive to Neumann to attend classes all day Saturday and Sunday … pretty much every other week. From May 2001 to May 2004, that was my life – I am so thankful to my family for being so understanding and supportive, both mentally and financially. They were instrumental in getting me through PT school. I’m originally from New Jersey and both my parents still live there. My younger sister, Krissy, lives in Bayonne, NJ and works in Advertising in New York City.” “Right now my weekends are free, and I’m enjoying the break. I recently became engaged to Scott Woods, and I do plan to continue with my education, not only to keep myself up-to-date on what’s happening in the world of physical therapy in order to further assist my patients, but also to fulfill the
requirements for my Maryland State licensure.” Sandy wants to let current and future students at Central Penn know how valuable the education was that she received and where that education has led her to today. She also would like to encourage them to “catch her vision” for adding a sense of fun to their work. Enjoying what you do increases your job satisfaction and spreads to those around you. Sandy serves as an Alumni Mentor, and is very interested in being a guest lecturer as well as exploring opportunities to have Central Penn PTA students complete their internships at her facility. She enjoys reading PennDulum, and like many graduates, says the first place she turns to is Class Notes where she checks to see if anyone from her class is listed.
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Sherry Spotts ’91, PTA, Instructs Central Penn Student Angie Hine “I’ve really enjoyed working side by side with both Sherry and Mark. CPRS was founded in 1983 with the idea that physical therapy should be built around and for its clients. There are 24 locations serving seven counties throughout Pennsylvania, and CPRS recently celebrated 25 years of helping others through their ‘hands that heal, hearts that care’ philosophy. They also provide funds for their employees to continue their education and grow and learn as clinicians. It’s a great place to work, and I am excited to be joining the team!” shared Angie.
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SHERRY D. (BETZ) SPOTTS ’91, Physical Therapist Assistant, has been working for 17 years as a PTA and has been with Central PA Rehabilitation Services (CPRS) for 15 years. Sherry particularly enjoyed working this past March with Central Penn student Angie Hine, who will join the CPRS team
as soon as she completes her internship and licensing requirements. Sherry also is a Clinical Instructor (CI). “CPRS didn’t require me to have additional training before taking on a student, but their requirements did include my having three to five years of clinic experience and a strong desire to teach and share my knowledge,” stated Sherry. “I work under the direction of a Physical Therapist, who must be on premise for me to be able to work. As a PTA I perform treatments on patients, assist the PT, and also have my share of paperwork! PTAs must sit for a license exam upon graduating from college. The objective of physical therapy is to treat and prevent disability and relieve pain. The goal of PTs and PTAs is to help increase the patient’s ability to function and help meet treatment goals,” Sherry added. In addition to serving as a Central Penn Alumni Mentor, Sherry is involved with the local YMCA Mentoring Program. “At the Y, they pair up people interested in physical therapy careers with volunteers like me, who are already working in the field. It gives the participants on-the-job training; they also take part in mock job interviews based on what they’ve learned. At the end of the training, we hold a ‘conclusion party’ where participants get to share their on-the-job experiences. It’s fun and exciting to help them discover if physical therapy is the right career choice. Recently I was paired with a young lady for six months who ‘job shadowed’ me at both our Millersburg and Elizabethville clinics.” “On a personal note, after 15 years of marriage, my husband, Corey, and I were shocked, but also so excited, to learn that we are expecting a baby! For years, we had prayed for a child and just thought it was never going to happen, so we left it in the Lord’s hands. The baby’s due in July 2008, I’m growing every day, and really am enjoying being pregnant,” said Sherry.
Matt Westcott, ATC, is a Certified Athletic Trainer at Millersburg Area High School, and works as an ATC and physical therapy aide, assisting patients in the gym with their exercises under the supervision of a PT/PTA. Matt plans to pursue the Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware He is shown here as the patient while Sherry helps student Angie Hine master some physical therapy techniques.
“Central Penn student Angie Hine chose CPRS for her two-week observation this past March. Mark Brown, MS, PT, Cert MDT, is the VP of Practice Development. He shared his expertise from a Physical Therapist standpoint and I helped Angie learn all about being a PTA,” stated Sherry.
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strongest candidate. Miss Clinton also encouraged and responded to questions from the audience. Special thanks to student Jaret Wilson (shown below in between Quinto and Hill) for his role in bringing Dule Hill and Zachary Quinto to campus. Special thanks to students Amber-Nicole Stephens, Parnell Booker, Adam McMullen, Jennifer Lay, Mercedes Wilkins, and Emily Bentzel, who worked closely with Dr. Melissa Vayda and numerous faculty and staff, for their role in bringing Miss Clinton to campus.
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Congratulations Graduates! Central Penn’s 126th annual Commencement took place in The Forum Building in downtown Harrisburg on Friday, May 2, 2008. Student Government President, Jaret Wilson ’09, extended greetings to an auditorium filled Dr. Melissa Vayda with Jerry Heffel and with graduates, President Milano family members, friends, and faculty and staff. Commencement speaker Jerry Heffel delivered an inspiring speech to the graduates. He challenged graduates to “never give up” regardless of what the future brings. Heffel, recently retired after a 40+ year career at Southwestern Company, including 27 years as the company’s president, is active in his church and his community and works closely with the founders of African Leadership and the Family Foundation Fund.
President Milano pictured with Jerry Heffel and Charles “Tremendous” Jones.
President Milano awarded two Honorary Degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.). The first one was presented to Jerry Heffel in recognition of his public and community service toward the betterment of human wellbeing. The second Honorary Doctorate was awarded to Kevin Stafford, the ranking FBI Senior Executive for The Department of Homeland Security. With 25 years of experience in counter-
Professor Patrick Hughes Wins 2008 Faculty Excellence Award Students nominated their favorite professors, and a surprised Patrick Hughes heard his name announced as the winner of the Todd A. Milano Faculty Excellence Award. Professor Hughes is described by Dr. Melissa Vayda, vice president and chief academic officer, as a faculty member who energizes the classroom with meaningful activities and strong lectures. “You always know when it’s the end of the term – because you are asked to ‘take part in a crime’ or serve as a witness. This faculty member’s desire to develop and influence young leaders is a great
Dr. Melissa Vayda with Kevin Stafford and President Milano
intelligence and counter-terrorism, he oversees operational support and is responsible for assisting and providing strategic leadership in the development and implementation of our nation’s capability to prevent, detect and deter a radiological/nuclear attack. As the evening’s ceremony drew to a close, Shannon Rohner ’04 and ’97, Vice President of the Alumni Association, offered congratulations to Central Penn’s newest graduates and shared the good news that they are now members of the Alumni Association. She invited them to join alumni from previous years at the upcoming Coliseum event in Camp Hill on August 17, 2008.
strength and can be witnessed in the very way he carries himself – truly an outstanding role model.” Students describe Professor Hughes as someone who cares about students. Their comments included, “He is a great teacher. He makes you think for yourself. He’s experienced in the field and knows the subject inside and out. Professor Hughes uses real life situations to get his ideas across. If you miss a class, you regret it. He’s a great role model and teacher – always willing to listen and to help us whenever we need it. He is one of the best professors that I have ever had.” President Milano added, “Central Penn is blessed to have this student-centered, careerfocused faculty member.”
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Central Penn Students Experience By Lezli Austen
“No Worries, Mate!” seems to echo through the halls since 17 Central Pennsylvania College students have returned from their seven week trip to Australia, the “land down under.” Professor Howard Davison and his wife, Mary, guided and instructed the students in their quest to study and tour Australia. Class participants included Sarah Ardire, Stephen Bartelmo, Kaitlin Beach, Brad Berkheimer, Aaron Beverly, Kimberly Bindl, Kyle Blokzyl, Greg Ciliberto, Kayla Farkus, Ashley Fleet, Autumn Hendricks, Candy Herb, Chanel Jackson, Brandon Rothweiler, Gregory Rozman, Lauren Taughinbaugh, and Jaret Wilson. Arriving in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia on October 1, 2008, after traveling for more than thirty hours, the entire group was excited to begin their adventure abroad. Academic studies included reports on books and research about Australia, local interviews and excursions, as well as presentations to their high schools or other local groups once they returned 12
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home. As part of their class assignments, students selected people from Australia to interview and then wrote reports about those interviews. This highly motivated group took the interview assignment quite seriously and managed to score interviews with a wide range of interesting individuals. “I was amazed at the range of interviews the students tackled,” said Howard Davison, adding “They certainly rose to the challenge!” Kim Bindl conducted a two-hour interview with Frances Gala, an Elder of the Butchula Aboriginal Tribe. Frances is also on the Hervey Bay City Council and is President of the Korrawinga Aboriginal Corporation which founded Scrub Hill Farms, an Aboriginal community that gives Aboriginal people training and employment opportunities. Kim also
interviewed Gemma Barnes, leader of the Butchula Aboriginal Dance Troupe. The troupe performed for the visiting Americans with a dance, song, and storytelling ceremony by a campfire on Fraser Island. Gemma teaches Aboriginal song and dance, and studies linguistics at a large Aboriginal University in Australia’s Northern Territory. The students found her to be a very well educated and conversant individual. Autumn Hendricks interviewed Ted Sorenson, the Mayor of Hervey Bay. The mayor invited the press to attend, and to Autumn’s surprise, after she finished interviewing the mayor, she was interviewed by the mayor and the press for an article in the local newspaper. Jaret Wilson enjoyed sharing stories with and interviewing Angus MacFarland, the President of the University of Sydney Student Representative Council. The University of Sydney is one of Australia’s largest with 40,000 students. Ashley Fleet spoke with Anne Miller, a member of Maryborough’s City Council. Maryborough is an historic town that is less than 20 miles from Hervey Bay. Anne also is an historian of Queensland. Brandon Rothweiler and Kayla Farkus also traveled to Maryborough, and
interviewed Gary Dunbar, the Director of Queensland’s Rugby League. Even with all of her other activities and assignments, Candy Herb made time to spend a week volunteering at Scrub Hill Farms. The Aboriginees ‘adopted’ her as one of the community. Candy also regularly attended a Hervey Bay church and volunteered at their fund raising events. As a whole, the group visited Fraser Island, Cairns (with access to the Great
Barrier Reef ), Sydney, New Zealand, Melbourne, Emerald (an outback town where students “mined” for gemstones), and the Steve Irwin Zoo near Brisbane. Other highlights of the visit included whale watching, scuba diving and snorkeling off the Great Barrier Reef, bay kayaking, wild game hunting, and bungee jumping. While in New Zealand, Steve Bartelmo and Greg Ciliberto even participated in a canyon swing – a breath-taking 180 foot free fall followed
The Patriot-News West (Harrisburg, PA February 20-26, 2008 edition) featured Central Penn’s Australia Immersion Group. Chaperones Professor Howard Davison and his wife, Mary, guided and instructed the class of 17 students on a seven-week study tour of Australia. This group picture was taken at Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.
by a 600 foot, 90 mile per hour swing through Shotover Canyon. It is one of the four largest canyon swings in the world. “I was amazed at the number and breadth of activities these students participated in. I was also quite impressed to watch the growth of the students who traveled with us,” said Professor Davison, or ‘Papa D,’ as he was known to the group. “They were a terrific group that was truly open to new experiences, which made it a pleasure and once-in-a-lifetime experience.” Howard is looking forward to leading the next Immersion trip to Ireland in Fall 2008.
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Bart A. Milano (1924-2007) Tribute Campaign Raised $100,000 for Student Scholarships The Education Foundation is very pleased to announce that the Bart A. Milano Tribute Campaign, in memory of the College’s President Emeritus who served Central Penn for two decades (1969-1989), was officially completed on March 28, 2008 – the anniversary of Mr. Milano’s birthday. The special campaign, which began in November 2007, raised a total of $101,575.30 for the Bart and Jean Milano Scholarship Fund. Over 194 members of the College’s alumni, friends, and faculty and staff communities came Jean Milano together to support this worthy cause in celebration of the life, vision, and career of Central Penn’s first president. “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of all of Bart’s graduates, friends, and relatives. It pleases me, as I know it would have pleased him, to see so much community support for the students of Central Penn,” said his widow, Mrs. Jean Milano.
RECEN T A LUM N I G I FTS The Central Pennsylvania College Education Foundation awarded the following student scholarships for the Spring 2008 academic term. Hepfer/Miller Scholarship Glenda Hopple Tracey Morton Kristin Adams Bailey Family Foundation Scholarship Chelsey Longenecker Renee Powell Julia Brown Harold J. Stahle, Jr. ’44 Scholarship Giuseppe Bonfiglio Friends of Central Pennsylvania College Scholarship Linda Carr Michael Flesman Danneen Collier Adam Liddick Theresa Hummel Shayla Barton Irene Mouchlizis Michelle Herr
Byler Family Scholarship Marci Neidig
Approximately 425 community partners came to Central Penn’s campus on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 to hear Jeffrey Gitomer speak on sales and customer service. Gitomer, the author of The Little Red Book of Selling was funny and engaging, and challenged the audience to rethink their approaches to selling. The event, which was held in The Central Pennsylvania College Conference Center, was a tribute to Charlie “Tremendous” Jones and a fund raiser for the Central Pennsylvania College Education Foundation. With record-breaking attendance, the event raised over $30,000 for the Charles “T” Jones Leadership Library Scholarship Fund. A special thanks to Jeffrey Gitomer and Charlie “Tremendous” Jones for generously donating their time and talent to make this event a success. Special thanks also to platinum sponsor Executive Books and gold sponsors ActionCOACH and Harrisburg Hotel Corporation for their financial support.
Ruth Evinger ’40 Scholarship Jennifer Lay
Anonymous Scholarships Meghann Lovelist Jessica Weber Susan B. Magill Award Derrel Barrett
Criminal Justice major Lauren Witte received the Spring 2008 Manuel Del Valle, Jr. Award. This award was established in memory of Manuel Del Valle, a firefighter who heroically lost his life on September 11, 2001. Pictured: student Lauren and Manuel’s mother, Gricel Moyer.
Charles “Tremendous” Jones Leadership Library Scholarship Timothy Kuhn Carl Conrad Aaron Gibble Jesse O’Conners
Michael ’73 and Kathryn ’76 Aumiller Donna (Murphy) Bair ’74 Amanda Bashore ’04 Ed & Linda Bechtel ’66 Alvin E. Bock, III ’73, ’04 Randal ’85 and Wendy ’86 Buffington Terri Campbell ’98, ’03 Amy (Green) Costik ’07 Lisa Darcas ’04 Ruth Evinger ’40 Susan Nauss Exon ’78 Jessica Kohut ’03
Janice McMillen Hench ’53 Florita (Ivanoff) Hobaugh ’76 Gale Mellinger ’04 Linda (Meiller) Milano ’78 Paul Miller ’40 Kathleen Rider ’91 Laurel Shearer ’03 John Stouffer ’06 Joanne Swensen ’42 Kathleen (Smith) Trost ’76 Michelle Walter ’93 Elaine Weibel ’07 Ana Gonzalez-White ’88 Bonnie (Decker) Yoder ’93
Bob Wright Scholarship Fund Update The Central Pennsylvania College Education Foundation extends its gratitude to those who contributed to the Bob Wright Scholarship Fund. This fund, established in honor of our friend and former Aviation instructor (1981-1984), who passed away in November 2007, will provide scholarships to deserving Central Penn students who are seeking a career in some area of the travel industry. The Foundation intends to select scholarship recipients who model the values and professionalism that Bob Wright demonstrated during his time at Central Penn. Contributors
Faculty and staff of Central Pennsylvania College attended a special reception on March 12, 2008 to congratulate Brittany Burkhart and Jennifer Lee – student recipients of the Spring 2008 Faculty and Staff Scholarship.
Manuel Del Valle, Jr. Award Lauren Witte
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– Carl Conrad, Business Administration major and recipient of the Spring 2008 Charles “Tremendous” Jones Leadership Library Scholarship.
Faculty and Staff of Central Pennsylvania College Scholarship Jennifer Lee Brittany Burkhart
Bart and Jean Milano Scholarship Amber-Nicole Stephens Megan Neidig
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J. Martin Engle ’29 Scholarship Christina Lambakis Desiree Baylin
Jeffrey Gitomer Seminar Benefits the Charles “Tremendous” Jones Leadership Library Scholarship Fund
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“I’ve changed because of Central Penn. I’m ready to take on new challenges.”
“I want to succeed in my field and be an example for my family.” – Kayonna Gross, Criminal Justice and Homeland Security major and recipient of the Spring 2008 Holtzman Family Scholarship and 2007/2008 William and Karen Gladstone Scholarship.
Allen & Jean Acker John Fogel ’89 Margaret & Samuel Kingsborough Amanda & John Kosich Diane Ludlow ’77
Charles & Karen Martin G. Scott Shatzer ’91 Rick & Sharon Watson Alexandra Watson & Justin Wutti
It is not too late to make a gift to the Bob Wright Scholarship Fund. Central Penn graduate G. Scott Shatzer ’91 will match all gifts dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $5,000. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, contact Matt Lane, Foundation Director, by telephone 717-728-2263 (toll-free 1-800-759-2727 ext. 2263) or email foundation@centralpenn.edu. The Central Pennsylvania College Education Foundation exists to respond to the financial challenges of worthy students who wish to attend Central Pennsylvania College. The Education Foundation believes that investing in the lives of young people is an investment in life itself. To learn more about gifting opportunities including named scholarships, contact Foundation Director Matt Lane at 717-728-2263 or foundation@centralpenn.edu.
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Michelle Walter ’93, President; Shannon Rohner ’04 & ’97, Vice President Lynlee Payne ’01, Secretary, and Dustin Barkman ’98, Treasurer, share their thoughts concerning benefits of the Alumni Association and the reasons they chose to serve as officers, ideas for the future, as well as special Central Penn memories and personal interests. Alumni Association Services Dustin: The Association’s future goal is to create a greater sense of togetherness among graduates. As Central Penn alumni, we welcome your active participation. Growing membership is no longer an obstacle since recent changes to membership mean every Central Penn graduate automatically becomes a member of the Alumni Association upon graduation. Lynlee: Our Association is a great way to contact classmates, share stories, and keep in touch with what is happening on campus today. You may be cautious and wonder just what is involved with attending an Alumni Association meeting. Take it from me, it is actually fun! We have some upcoming new events that we hope will encourage you to join us. We will not ask for money at meetings or twist any arms; we are just looking for fellow graduates who are interested in staying in touch with classmates. Michelle: Association members are entitled to a 50% discount on room rental rates when using the College’s Conference Center for meetings or events. As a member of Central Penn’s Alumni Association, you will find endless networking possibilities, discounted tuition rates for your children and grandchildren, opportunity to apply for the Association’s Alumni/Returning Student Scholarship, and most importantly, the satisfaction of interacting with other alumni professionals who were trained 16
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in such an amazing environment as Central Pennsylvania College. Please feel free to email me with your ideas, michellewalter@centralpenn.edu. Be sure to look for new and upcoming benefits on the Alumni News page in future issues of PennDulum. Future Ideas For Alumni Association Involvement and Benefits Dustin: I’d like to see our fellow alumni show an overwhelming interest for participating in activities. That will prompt us to organize and sponsor more
events. Without your involvement as alumni, the success of the Association is difficult to measure and achieve. Michelle: I really want to do more here at the campus to benefit current students. I plan on working hard to get our Alumni Association out there and known for its work, not only at Central Penn, but in the community. Shannon: We hope to host various class reunions on campus and to plan specific alumni events for you and for your families of all ages. Reasons For Choosing to Serve As An Alumni Association Officer Michelle: I want to see our Alumni Association grow, make strides in
membership benefits, and create a way for reconnecting alumni. As an alumnus, I want to do business with other alumni and promote their success any way I can. I have many new ideas and lots of energy to implement them to make Central Penn’s Alumni Association an organization that you, our graduates, can be proud to be a part of!
Special thanks goes out to Danelle Wolf ’06 BSIT, Multimedia/Internet Production, for her creativity, design, and maintenance of the Yahoo Group. To date, 111 members have subscribed. The site which offers announcements, the latest College news, and some of the best conversation on the Web, continues to improve and recently added: • Important Contact Information – a Link that allows you to easily retrieve contact information for Alumni Association members and some of your Central Penn professors. If you would like your information to appear there, contact Danelle via email at danellesheree@gmail.com. • Alumni Accomplishments – a special Link to information about you and your company. Reminder: to access the Yahoo Group entitled, “centralpennalumni,” visit www.centralpenn.edu, click on the “Alumni” tab and then select the “Alumni Yahoo Group” link from the pull-down menu. It’s free, easy to join, and will take only a few minutes of your time. Consider yourself back home at Central Penn, where you not only can keep up with everything important at the College, but renew those irreplaceable friendships with classmates, faculty and friends. Sign up today!
What: Pizza and wing buffet, 1 1/2 hours of bowling (shoes included), $20 game card, and soda, coffee and tea.
Shannon: I chose to become an officer because I wanted to help grow the Association and increase interest and awareness among fellow graduates. I also had a great time helping to plan my tenyear Travel & Tourism Class reunion in August 2007, and think it will be great to help other alumni reconnect with their classmates.
Where: Coliseum, 410 St. John’s Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 (www.coliseumfun.com)
Dustin: I have been the Treasurer for the last two years, and was re-elected for the 07-08 term. I guess you could say my motivational fellow officers are the reason for my continued interest and support.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gather together and bring your family and friends for an afternoon of fun and games, food, and a time of socializing with each other.
Lynlee: I enjoy getting together and planning upcoming events. Being involved is not overly time-consuming and offers great rewards. Special Central Penn Memories
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Shannon: I have many fond memories of Central Penn! So much has changed in the last ten years. I would have to say that my best memories are of my classmates and professors. I developed many strong friendships which are still ongoing today! Dustin: Walking across the stage at the Forum on Commencement night and hearing Dean Craiger Parker say that he was very proud of me. We fought many battles together during my time as President of the Class of ’98, and that night and the fond memory of our respected former leader will never be forgotten. Michelle: I have several actually. Beyond the great people, professors, staff and
When: Sunday, August 10, 2008 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cost: $10 each for Central Penn alumni $40 each for family members and friends
To register: Visit the Yahoo Group site or contact Lynlee Payne via email at lynleesue@yahoo.com. Deadline: Friday, July 18, 2008
classmates, some of whom I still am in touch with today, I would have to say the pinning ceremony. Crossing that bridge, seeing my family so proud, and feeling all my hard work had paid off. I also have to mention my brush with fame: Charlie Sheen visited our campus back in the early 1990s while he was filming one of the “Major League” movies. Lynlee: I lived off-campus, but spent a lot of time with fellow students in the Knight Club. I also recall the groundbreaking ceremony for the ATEC. Personal Interests and Hobbies Lynlee: I enjoy riding four-wheelers, reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family.
not permitted a lot of that for me lately, hopefully I soon will have time to return to the Caribbean! Shannon: I enjoy coffee houses, cultural events, attending concerts, traveling and home decorating! Michelle: I am the very busy mom of an athletic 8 year-old son. I participate in my church with weekly skits and its “SIS” Sisters in Service Organization. I enjoy reading and I’m working toward my BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources here at Central Penn. I also swim, enjoy water aerobics, volunteer for the Red Cross and fundraise for a local charity that benefits cancer patients and their families. I like to keep busy!
Dustin: My greatest interest/hobby is to travel and relax. Although time has
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The January 30, 2008 Board of Directors meeting provided a wonderful opportunity for Board Secretary Linda (Meiller) Milano ’78 to take this photo of the full board. Pictured l-r row 1: Judith Redlawsk, Donald Miller, Charlotte Beason, Thomas Fraticelli; l-r row 2: Todd Milano, William Kobel ’81, Thomas Beauduy (Chairman), Robert Grubic, Michael Gresalfi, Glenn Zehner.
Judy Redlawsk accepted her award for serving on the Board of Directors for 25 years. Board Chairman, Tom Beauduy, made the official presentation at the January 30, 2008 Board of Directors meeting.
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Dr. Melissa Vayda Elected Middle States Commissioner Congratulations to Vice President Dr. Melissa Vayda. She was elected to serve as a commissioner for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Dr. Vayda’s term began January 1, 2008 and ends December 31, 2010. The commission identifies and chooses representatives from institutions that utilize best practices in outcomes assessment, integration of planning and renewal, and are dedicated to enhancing student learning. As an academic leader who recognizes the importance of high standards in education, Dr. Vayda will be a great asset to the commission. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education consists of 27 members who are elected by the colleges and universities that are members of the Middle States Association of
Academic Dean Craig Munns Joins SGF Team In February 2008, President Milano, Tom Gannon, Richard Varmecky and Dr. Melissa Vayda announced the promotion of Craig Munns, Academic Dean, to the Strategic Goal Facilitators (SGFs). Munns started his Central Penn career as a part-time faculty member in 1997. He became a key member of General Studies as a full-time faculty member in 2000, during the College’s transition to a bachelor degree granting institution. Learning and growing within the Central Penn environment, Dean Munns has advanced through various roles and has provided the College with strong academic leadership. Check Out Central Penn’s New Website! Central Penn continues to grow and change, and is pleased to announce exciting improvements to the College website. Launching in Summer 2008, the new site is designed to provide easier navigation through up-to-date information about alumni happenings, career services, events, Foundation news, degree programs, financial aid offerings, admissions process, campus activities, and so much more!
At a quick, colorful glance, you will find easy access to what you want. Online forms, assessment tools, College publications, and community forums provide a more communicative and streamlined website which will help visitors learn more about Central Penn’s academic and campus community. Please check it out at www.centralpenn.edu. Alumni and Friends are Invited to the Fourth Annual Capital Area Prayer Breakfast Tony Shiano, former CEO of Giant Foods, will share insights on Integrating Faith in the Workplace. You are invited to join College friends and community members for this inspiring event which will take place on Friday, October 3, 2008 in The Conference Center at Central Pennsylvania College. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the program will follow at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will be served. For more information, please contact Dr. Dilip Abayasekara at 717-728-2203. Ticket sales and pre-registration information will be available three months prior to the event on the College website at www.centralpenn.edu.
Black History Month Celebration and Luncheon Students, faculty, and staff celebrated Black History Month on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Special guest Yewande Austin presented “A Journey of Hope” (photos and stories of the change she has created in Africa) and inspired those in the audience to look for ways they can be change agents in the lives of others. The following awards were presented to Central Penn students: Rosa Parks award for Academic Excellence, Mercedes Wilkins; Dr. C. Delores Tucker award for Community Service, Carmen Mitchell; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. award for Leadership, Deena Dodson. The event concluded with a dramatic skit, “The Promised Land,” presented by Professor Maria James.
On November 14, 2007 Central Pennsylvania College welcomed Mr. Derek Hathaway to campus. At the invitation of President Milano, Mr. Hathaway shared his insights on what it takes to be a successful person. After hearing Mr. Hathaway, Professor Patrick Hughes wrote the article on page 20. In March 2008, Mr. Hathaway retired as CEO of Harsco.
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was co-founder and is current CEO of Harsco Corporation. Harsco currently has a net worth of approximately four billion dollars and has 25,000 employees world-wide. It has subsidiaries all around the globe. Prior to this venture, he started his own business in England with what he stated was “Four dollars in my pocket and a supportive wife.” Within a few years of starting that business, his business became the largest on the London Stock Exchange. It was a few years later when he combined his business with another to form what is now known as Harsco. He moved to the United States with his family, and in recent years became a United States citizen. With forty years of service in business, he became very familiar with the leadership role. His success both as a leader and a business person is apparent. He appears to have a solid recipe on how to become a successful person. It was this recipe he would share with faculty and staff. Mr. Hathaway stated that he learned how to lead at an early age. He had five siblings younger than him. His father passed away when he was thirteen. It was that event that made him quickly mature. From that point Mr. Hathaway stated he had a taste of dissatisfaction. He described this dissatisfaction as always wanting to improve himself and his current environment. He said, “Dissatisfaction is good in small portions to keep compliancy down and drive up.” Of course every person in his position makes decisions on a daily basis. It is these decisions that can affect many lives. While in England, the House of Lords appointed Mr. Hathaway to judge criminal cases. He performed that service for five years. Those five years helped sharpen what he termed “judgments and not decisions.” The reason he referred to them as judgments is they were made using the totality of the circumstances. Mr. Hathaway said, “If any
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decision or judgment is that important, then take time to make the correct one.” Mr. Hathaway believed in a quiet leader-ship style. He stated, “I did not like people in roles who talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk.” Leading by example is more what he is comfortable doing. In his organizations, Mr. Hathaway believed in a shared value system with everyone in the organization. His theory was to constantly strive to add value to his organization. He was more concerned with workers believing they were valuable. The concept is if workers believe they matter, they will have more passion for their work. He said, “I wanted them to take that idea and move it eighteen inches down from their minds to their hearts.” He wanted to take the focus off the profit and more on the work environment. “The value,” he said, “comes from the intangibles every worker brings to the organization.” Top down management is something he believes is going to be obsolete. Mr. Hathaway stated, “Don’t give management all the power; spread it throughout the shareholders.” In his mind, he is no better than anyone else. He said, “I put my pants on like everyone else, one leg at a time.” Mr. Hathaway stated, “Nothing replaces hard work.” It was this hard work that helped make him a successful person in life. Hathaway said, “Your integrity in a leadership role is vital. Never compromise your own principles.” This idea he tied in nicely with the shared values systems mentioned earlier. If people in organizations have this shared value system, then solid organizational integrity should be present. Mr. Hathaway announced his retirement effective March 2008, and said he does it with full confidence in his successors. “We need to train others in the organization for leadership roles,” Hathaway said. He believes replacing leaders is a very important time for any
organization. At Harsco, they have succession planning in place for times such as this. Mr. Hathaway believes many organizations do not choose good successors. He said, “Organizations such as family run businesses just hand over power to other family members and those members lack leadership abilities. This usually is why failure occurs.” The members taking over for Mr. Hathaway should know he has full trust and confidence in their abilities.” Hathaway said, “I know I don’t have to worry about their decisions; because of our shared value system, I know they will make the one that is best for the organization.” Delegating authority is what he attributed to this. “Delegate, delegate, delegate,” he said. Mr. Hathaway was asked his advice on what to do when morale of workers is low. He used an example where he thought of himself as a flag. He said, “A flag is a symbol of unity and strength. We gather around flags to know that our unit or organization is still strong.” He said, “Many military units use them for the same reason.” He wanted to be the rally point for all his employees. After listening to his recipe for success, it is completely clear why he is so successful. He has a great understanding of human nature and who he is as a person. His employees matter. His personable style has allowed him to not be an untouchable, but rather a supportive person. It was pleasant to see this from a person with great power and authority in an organization. In this day and age this seems to be obsolete. It is people like Mr. Hathaway who help us to understand the difference between leadership and management. It is people like Mr. Hathaway who are bridging the gap between established leaders and rising ones. It is this recipe that made a humble man a successful person.
Beatriz Bayona was promoted to full-time Admissions Assistant on December 22, 2008. She joined Central Penn on September 27, 2005, and worked part-time as an Administrative Assistant in Continuing Education and assisted with Receptionist duties. Tara Blomvall was promoted to Assistant Director of Admissions on February 17, 2008. She joined Central Penn on September 18, 2006 as an Admissions Counselor. Robert Donley will be published in Paralegal Educator, the trade magazine of the American Association for Paralegal Educators. In brief his article, “Using Simple Role-Play as a Teaching Tool for Paralegals,” focuses on the importance of achieving realism in role plays and using this hands-on tool to involve students and stimulate and enhance their learning experience. Many young people just want to be entertained – role plays get students out of their chairs and into the spotlight. Professor Donley breaks the role-play process down into three stages: skills development, fact development, and stage development. He stresses the roleplay’s amazing potential as a teaching tool, and lets instructors know that incorporating role-plays doesn’t need to create a lot of extra work for them. The key is to use simple role-plays that fit easily within the context of an ordinary class period. The pedagogical benefits can be extraordinary. While his article is directed to instructors in the legal field, the information gleaned can be adapted to any field.
Dr. Krista Wolfe Receives Invitation from FSBPT The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) has invited Dr. Krista Wolfe to join other practicing physical therapists and PTAs at a 3-day training seminar in Alexandria, VA. The purpose of the training session is to encourage experts in the field to become item writers. Working together, participants will interact with colleagues from diverse geographic locations and practice settings as they learn how to construct multiple-choice questions that can be submitted for possible inclusion in the test bank for the National Physical Therapy Examinations (NPTE). During the seminar, each participant will write 10 questions. Then over the next three months, they are to write and submit an additional 30 questions that will be reviewed by an independent panel of content experts.
WELCOME . . . Christina Alander joined Central Penn in November 2007 as a part-time Assistant to Rod Groff in the Facilities department. Christine Ely joined Central Penn in October 2007 as an Admissions Counselor in Continuing Education. Wade Gingerich joined Central Penn Lancaster in March 2008 as a full-time instructor. Rich Harris joined Central Penn in January 2008 as a Physical Therapist Assistant professor. With more than nine years of experience in the field, he is a great asset to the PTA program.
Ed Liesch joined Central Penn in January 2008 as Student Involvement Coordinator/Athletic Director. Ed’s wife, Rebecca, worked at Central Penn more than seven years ago as a Career Advisor. The couple served as houseparents at Milton Hershey School, where they worked and lived with 10 to 13 students beginning with elementary and middle school girls, then moving on to middle school boys, and most recently with high school girls. Christopher Lombardo joined Central Penn in October 2007 as a full-time Security Officer. Chris currently is on military leave. Tom Marchi joined Central Penn in January 2008 as a full-time General Studies professor. Previously he served as an adjunct faculty member. In addition to his experience in corporate business communications, Tom developed targeted media to provide individualized and meaningful feedback to help boost employee morale and retention. Jenni Reese joined Central Penn on January 23, 2008 as Accounts Payable/ Accounting Associate. The experience she gained while serving as a Senior Corporate Accountant for Balanced Care Corporation in Mechanicsburg is an asset to the College’s Business Office. Beth Romanski joined Central Penn in October 2007 as an Admissions Counselor in Continuing Education.
Bobbi Landis ’00, Office Administration, returned to Central Penn in January 2008 as the College in High School Coordinator.
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share your promotions with us. Please share your successes concerning promotions you have received since you graduated from Central Penn. And if your promotion was a direct result of returning to Central Penn for a bachelor’s degree, be sure to include that information. When you let us know, the word “PROMOTION” will appear in gold above your Classnote. Thank you for keeping us up to date on your career success. Congratulations!
Ardella (Hombach) Brubaker ’30 (above left with Jean Milano) visited campus and gave President Milano several of her Achievement Pins earned while a student. She said that he could put them beside her diploma in the Museum. He and his mother, Jean Milano, surprised Ardella with a visit to her home, and presented her with the beautifully framed diploma with an inset that displays the pins. She resides in Newport.
Your Proper Legal Name is Important to Us Alumni who would like to update their legal names in the College’s permanent records now are required to submit a request form along with legal documentation of the name change. Documentation can include: • A certified copy of a marriage license, court order, or dissolution decree reflecting the new name in full; or • Current passport or official proof of identity; or • A certified copy of a Social Security card or driver’s license reflecting the new name (or you can bring your original Social Security card or driver’s license to the Registrar’s office). While this documentation may seem cumbersome, it is necessary in these times of identity theft and forgery of educational records. Thank you for understanding.
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From left to right: Sara Tritt, Amanda Shaeffer, and Hulda (Coble) Kinsey
Sara Tritt ’38, Shorthand/Typing, and Hulda (Coble) Kinsey ’38, Commercial, attended the Holiday Luncheon in The Conference Center at Central Pennsylvania College on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. At the time, Amanda L. Schaeffer ’06, Hotel & Restaurant Management, was Sales Assistant in the Conference Center and was finishing up her BSBA studies. She enjoyed meeting these two alumnae and posing for a photo. During their visit both ladies said they thank Central Penn for getting them their jobs following completion of studies – once placed, both
Vera (Stansfield) Whisler ’38, Accounting, is retired. Her career took her to California, North Carolina, and then back to Pennsylvania. She wrote, “After graduation I worked for Bell Telephone from 1943 to 1946. I also worked for Consolidated Aircraft in San Diego, Cherry Point Marine Station, North Carolina, and Mechanicsburg Navy Depot. In addition, I served as a tax collector and also did books for my brother’s business. What I learned about accounting at Central Penn was a great beginning for me.” Vera is interested in learning more about the Alumni Association. She resides in Shiremanstown. Ruth Evinger ’40, was born on Easter Sunday, March 23, 1913. Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. If the first full moon lands on a Sunday, then Easter is the first Sunday afterward. The formula was decided after much controversy among early Christians at the Council of Nicea in 325. The festival cannot fall earlier than March 22 or later than April 25. This year, 2008, Easter again fell on March 23, and Ruth celebrated her 95th birthday. The next time Easter Sunday occurs on March 23, will be in 2228, and Ruth would turn 315; at the rate she’s going, she just might make it! Her church honored her with a celebration, beginning
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stayed with the same employer for 43 years. Hulda started at $13 a week and Sarah at $15 a week. They added, “We are not senior citizens; we are recycled teenagers.” Sara resides in Shiremanstown, and Hulda resides in Mechanicsburg.
with a breakfast and followed by birthday cake, prior to the morning service. Later that day Ruth enjoyed lunch with a few friends at one of her favorite restaurants. She resides in New Cumberland. Orpha (Weidner) Peck ’41, Secretarial, retired from Bell Telephone Company after working there for about eight years. She also was Manager in Capital City Mall for Bavarian Pretzel, and did a variety of clerical work for Lewis/Watts Business Forms (printers). She resides in Camp Hill. Virginia L. (Stroman) Ewing ’63, Medical Secretarial, is Judicial Secretary for the Honorable Jay J. Hoberg. She wrote, “I have a married daughter and son, as well as three grandchildren. I also am a decorative painter, having had work published by JoSonja, a division of Australian-based Chroma, Inc., and hold membership in the York Towne Craft Guild, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.” Classmates can email Ginny at vsepaint@ewingbrushworks.com. She resides in Columbia. Olivia (Rockwell) Charnegie ’75, Travel & Tourism, is the Receptionist for Milford Enterprises, Inc. She wrote, “Besides phone and lobby responsibilities, I provide support for the Accounting Department, company officers, our Shop, and make the arrangements for employees’ business travel.” Olivia was preparing to embark on an April trip to Key West with her husband, Sam, for a week’s celebration of their 30th wedding anniversary, and promised to send a photo for the next issue. They reside in Macungie. Lois J. (Smith) Myers ’75, Computer Information Systems, is USPS Budget & Financial Analyst, Central PA District. Lois and three 1975 Travel & Tourism graduates: Kim (Sieger) Bricker, Olivia (Rockwell) Charnegie, and Sue (Swonger) Shaffer get together and reminisce about college days during their annual picnic. Their long-standing
From left to right: Kim (Sieger) Bricker, Olivia (Rockwell) Charnegie, Sue (Swonger) Shaffer, and Lois (Smith) Myers
friendship started many years ago at Central Pennsylvania Business School. Lois resides in Seven Valleys. Patricia (Knudsen) Pickren ’75, Legal Secretarial, is Assistant Manager for Bob Evans Restaurant. She wrote, “I remember back in 1975 I was the first in my family to graduate from college. I love receiving my copy of the PennDulum and read it from cover to cover. I’m planning to return for my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration through online courses. Wish me luck!” Patricia added her special memories of President Emeritus Bart A. Milano, “I was most impressed that they [Bart and Jean] were very visible on campus and always willing to talk to any student. It felt like a family atmosphere.” Classmates can email Patricia at ppickren1@yahoo.com. She resides in Sunbury. Kelly A. (Smithson) Wickert ’76, Medical Assisting, is Cooking School Manager for Giant Foods. She resides in Camp Hill. Elaine Smith ’77, Office Comm/Admin Secretarial, is an Office Assistant at Hershey Medical Center. She wrote, “I volunteer twice a week in Medical Records.” Elaine resides in Hershey. Karen B. (Beegle) Arthur ’78, Legal Assistant, was promoted to Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer for Adams County National Bank. Over the years, she has enhanced her knowledge of trust
still lives in the house where he was born. He keeps busy with speaking engagements where he shares the rich history of the local area and his career as a pilot during World War II and then for 33 years with United Airlines. Paul’s list of accomplishments is long, but he is a humble man. A good friend of his alma mater, he does his best to talk about Central Penn wherever he speaks. When he was interviewed by writer Chris A. Courogen, Paul mentioned Central Penn. The resulting article, “Tree of Life,” appeared in The Patriot-News West in January 2008, and shared how the sycamore tree in Paul’s yard, which had been severely damaged by lightning, was transformed into a work of art. The 65 year-old tree was planted in 1942 by his father in honor of Paul when he went off to fly with the Army Air Corps. This stately sycamore had endured damage from other storms, but this time it could not be fixed; the tree surgeons said it had to come down. That’s when Paul came up with the idea to have York sculptor Brad D. Heilman turn the sycamore into something more than an annoying stump. With chainsaw in hand, Heilman worked 4 to 5 hours a day for about a week, starting with a 14-foot section of the tree. He positioned it on a 3-foot base stump so it could be seen over the hedges that surround Miller’s home, and customized the face using a portrait of Paul that was taken shortly after he had enlisted. “When I am gone, I guess it can be a little memorial to me,” Paul said, “but that’s not why I had it done. I did it to remember that tree.” He resides in Mechanicsburg across the street from the one-room school he attended as a child.
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Stephanie (Wise) Knaper ’78, Court Reporting, is a Courter Reporter for York County and a Court Reporting Teacher at HACC. She wrote, “After reporting for 30 years, I have begun to think about retirement. I began teaching Court Reporting at HACC two years ago and love it! I feel I’ve finally figured out what I want to do when I grow up.” Stephanie shared her special memories of President Emeritus Bart A. Milano. “Mr. Milano always scared me the way he looked at me over the top of those glasses. Now I do the same thing to my students – not to scare them, but just to see them!” Stephanie has been married to Mickey Knaper for 25 years. They have two daughters: Jenna, a Special Ed major at York College and Katie, a Math major at Millersville University. Classmates can email Stephanie at socchermom@aol.com. The family resides in Red Lion. Shana J. (Sipe) Langione ’81, Court Reporting, is considering a career change following her retirement, and was in touch to get her college transcripts. She resides in York. Barbara L. Bauder ’82, Court Reporting, recently was named Trust Administration Officer at Ephrata National Bank’s money management group. Barbara obtained
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Paralegal certification through Penn State and previously worked at several Lancaster area legal firms. She resides in Ephrata. Beverly Boyd ’82, Legal Secretarial, is Legal Assistant for Campbell & White, P.C. She continued her education, receiving Paralegal training at Penn State University, and also studied Accounting and Computer at HACC. Beverly ran as the Republican candidate for Adams County Prothonotary. She is involved in her community in numerous areas including serving for 11 years as Union Township auditor (Chair for two years) and in fund-raising for several nonprofit organizations including cancer research. She and husband Tracy have two sons, Nicholas and Wesley. They reside in Littlestown. Stacy L. (Reiner) Brown ’82, Mass Media, is employed by U.S.P.S. She wrote, “My husband, Dave, and I just moved to our new home in the boonies. Son Jason is a Federal Police Officer and daughter Jenelle is a junior at Line Mountain. I’d love to hear from former roommates and classmates and catch up on your lives. Email me at brownie17@tds.net. Mass Media friends: I saw Mr. Magriney on a train to New York City!” The family resides in Herndon. Dawn M. (Walter) Palaia ’83, Legal Secretarial, is a Legal Secretary for Gibley & McWilliams, PC. She wed Carl Palaia in March 2008. Classmates can email Dawn at pcomsec@hotmail.com. The couple resides in Folcroft with Dawn’s 6-year-old Chihuahua, Rosalinda Margarita (Rosie). Mingora Markham ’85, Retail Merchandising, is Inside Sales Rep for Everything Coffee & Tea. She resides in Cumming, Georgia. Kelly (Karsnitz) Norman ’86, Management is a Senior Processor for Compass Point Mortgage Corporation. Classmates can
email her at kraenorman@yahoo.com. She is interested in learning more about the Alumni Association and planning and/or attending reunions. Kelly has been married to Alex Norman for 14 years and they have one daughter, Katherine, age 7. They reside in Stevensville, Maryland. Belinda K. (Gibble) Baughman ’87, Travel & Tourism, is Personal Lines Producer for Michael A. Starr Insurance, Inc. She wrote, “My husband, Troy, and I have two daughters: Alexandra, 14, and Gabrielle, 8. I would love to hear from my Central Penn classmates. Email me at belindabaughman@embarqmail.com. The family resides in Chambersburg.
From left to right: Mike Adamek, Mrs. Zeek, Samantha Zeek, and Todd Milano
Michael P. Adamek ’90, Accounting, is the High School Principal for Fannett Metal School District in Willow Hill. He was on campus with prospective student Samantha Zeek and her mother. Since their visit, Samantha has been accepted in the Medical Assisting program for Fall 2008. Mike resides in Chambersburg. Jane M. (Miller) Keefer ’90, Medical Assisting, currently is continuing her education through a Medical Transcription at-home course. She worked as a Medical Secretary for Betz Ophthalmology Associates from 1990 to 2001. Since that time she has been a Stay-at-Home Mom to her four boys. The Medical Transcription course will allow her to
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continue her career and be at home for her children. The family resides in Lewisburg. Stephanie (Yoder) Kiessling ’95, Accounting, is a Stay-at-Home Mom. She wrote, “My degree from Central Penn still is serving me well even though I’m a Stay-at-Home Mom. I’m the Treasurer for two different non-profits, which helps me keep up my skills until I do return to work. My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary in 2007. We have a son and two daughters, ages 7, 6, and 2.” The family resides in Thurmont, Maryland. Raymond “Scott” Tshudy ’95, Mass Media was seen by Todd Milano setting up for a trade show at the Radisson Hotel in Camp Hill on Monday evening, April 14, 2008. Scott resides in Enola. Andrea L. (Fisher) Brindle ’96, Office Administration, is Executive Assistant for Vital Huber, Inc. She has been with the firm for five years and continued her education in Professional Studies at Duquesne University. Andrea wrote, “I married Mark Brindle on October 27, 2007. Two of the girls in my wedding party, Barbara (Rabenstein) Cisney ’96 and Cathy Leppo ’97, were fellow graduates of Office Administration at Central Penn. We are all great friends and I keep in touch with both of them as much as possible as well as with Kelli (Carachilo) Egnotovich ’96, another fellow Office
Administration graduate. I had a great time at Central Penn and hope that others build lasting friendships from their experience as I have.” Classmates can email Andrea at alfisher75@hotmail.com. She resides in Harrisburg. Eric M. Groff ’96, Accounting, is an Industrial Buyer and was one of six candidates vying for five 4-year terms on the East Pennsboro Area School Board. He is married, has three children, and lives in Tower City. Stephanie J. Page ’96, Child Care Management, is a Learning Support Teacher for Susquenita School District. She continued her education and earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Lock Haven University. Stephanie wrote, “I had a wonderful experience attending Central Penn.” She resides in Newport. Brandi (Yearick) Brodzina ’97, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehab Hospital. She has worked in their Pleasant Gap site for almost 11 years. She wrote, “I have been married for 6 years. We have two sons. Dakota is 3 ½ and Mason is 3 weeks.” The family resides in Millheim.
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and legal matters. She graduated from the PA Bankers Associations’ Central Atlantic School of Trust, Cannon Financial Institute of Investment Management and Personal Trust Sales School. In addition she completed coursework in estates, trusts and legal research at the Mont Alto Campus of Pennsylvania State University. She serves in her community as a board member of Gettysburg Area Dollars for Scholars and is a volunteer with the American Heart Association. Karen also served on Central Pennsylvania College’s Education Foundation Board of Trustees. Karen and her husband, Tom, have two daughters, Christina and Melissa. They reside in Gettysburg.
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Jan (Gillespie) Bull ’97, Travel & Tourism, is a Commercial Printing Customer Service Rep for Press Enterprise, Inc. She wrote, “My husband, Ray, and I now have three beautiful girls: Lauren, 5 ½; Lindsey, 3, and our newest, Haley, 8 months. I work
Dorothy Kronemer ’81, Travel & Tourism, is Senior Negotiations Executive for International Business Machines Corporation, IBM Global Technology Services. She joined IBM in 1984, and her successful career has taken her around the world. Even though she now calls South Carolina home, she still jets across the country and around the globe as she works to close deals. One of the highest honors available at IBM, the Global Golden Circle, was presented to Dottie. Steve Brown, VP, IGS Transactions, Global Business Development with IBM Global Services, emailed this message, “Dorothy led the negotiations and was instrumental in two of our largest major outsourcing Wins during 2007, totaling nearly $2 billion. Dorothy’s contributions were hugely appreciated by the EMEA team, and resulted in an add-on deal that was close to $1 billion. In addition, Dorothy led and closed the renegotiation/add-on for another major global customer, resulting in additional revenue of $902 million. Again her contributions were highly praised.” Dottie returns to Central Penn whenever she can, and appeared on the Summer 2004 cover of PennDulum. She hopes today’s students understand and remember the importance of the College’s Core Values, and wants them to know that the education and principles she learned at Central Penn have helped her to succeed. Dottie’s personal highlights include going on safari in Zimbabwe and Botswana, hot air ballooning in the Alps, and shopping in the world’s greatest cities. Wherever she goes, people ask, “What degree do you have?” Her response, “Central Penn,” has been heard all over the world.
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Danette Freed ’97, Travel & Tourism, is Receptionist for PRISM Center for Spine and PainCare Surgery Center. She wrote, “Upon graduation from Central Penn, I went to work for AAA as the Disney Specialist. Since I completed my internship there, it was an easy sell. Unfortunately after September 11, 2001, the travel industry changed, and I moved on to the medical field. I worked at another surgery center and an orthopedic office before settling in at PRISM. I would love to catch up with the 1997 graduates, and I want to wish Shannon Rohner best of luck in her new position! Way to go!” Classmates can email Danette at porterjay55@yahoo.com. She resides in Harrisburg. Heather (Baker) Janovich ’97, Child Care Management, wrote to let us know that she is still staying at home with the twins, Jessa and Addison, who are now 3 ½ years old. Husband Jim ’97 Communications, is a Senior Web Developer. Heather wrote, “I would love to hear from my fellow Child Care majors on what’s been happening in their lives. Please email me at ajsmom@janovichtwins.com.” The family resides in Etters. Cathy Leppo ’97, Office Administration, works in Account Receivables at Hershey Creamery Company. She is interested in attending and possibly planning a reunion. She resides in Carlisle. Nicole L. Rinewalt ’98, Hotel & Restaurant Management, is a Human Resource Associate for Vanguard, where she has been employed for 8 years. She resides in Boyertown. Bobbi Jo “BJ” (Shartzer) Wolfley ’98, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for
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Drayer Physical Therapy Institute – Lewistown. She wrote, “I began working for Drayer in April of 2006. It’s the best company to work for. My husband and I have two wonderful sons, Hunter, age 5, and Caden, age 2. My husband currently holds the world record for bench pressing 735 lbs. and weighing 198 lbs (at the 2007 Arnold Classic).” Classmates can email BJ at wolfey4@verizon.net. The family resides in McClure. Lora (Ewell) Hersey ’00, Physical Therapy Assistant, is a PTA for HCR Manor Care. She is interested in learning more about her alma mater’s Alumni Mentor program and the Alumni Association. Lora resides in Red Lion. Bobbi (Arbogast) Landis ’00, Office Administration, is College in High School Coordinator for Central Pennsylvania College. “I’m looking forward to establishing partnerships with the high schools and ultimately working with the high school students,” stated Bobbi. She serves in her church as a Sunday School teacher for pre-school aged children and helps coordinate church plays and fundraising events. In October 2007, she spoke about her “Home Vent” experiences to a group of nurses who were being trained for Hershey Medical Center’s Home Ventilator Program, and hopes to participate in future orientation programs. “I’ve been happily married to Jeremy for seven years; we have a four year-old son, Hoyt. My favorite thing to do is play with and take care of him. He’s a special needs little guy with a very rare genetic disorder – he’s in a wheel chair, has a tracheotomy and a feeding tube, and is ventilator dependent, BUT cognitively he is sharp as a tack! We have a menagerie of pets and live in Middleburg,” added Bobbi.
Jennifer L. (Porter) Sutton ’00, Office Administration, wanted to share this photo of her new son, Cameron Michael Sutton, who was born this past January. The family resides in Bressler. Nathan Gingrich ’01, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, is Sales Manager for the familyowned business, Gingrich Memorials. He also serves as a Elizabeth Gingrich Board member of Monument Builders of PA. Nate takes care of the engraving for the Craiger C. Parker Amphitheatre pavers on Central Penn’s campus, and recently donated his services to the College. Nate joined President Milano and a small group of faculty and staff for breakfast this past February and brought along a photo of his daughter, Elizabeth. The family resides in Middletown.
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Leah (Thomas) Hovis ’01, Medical Assisting, is a Stay-at-Home Mom. She formerly was Medical Assistant for Medical Arts Allergy, and plans to return and work part-time. Leah wrote, “In August 2007, I had the opportunity to stay at home with my three beautiful children: Ethan is 5, Jenah is 2, and Katelyn will
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soon be 1. I worked full-time for Medical Arts Allergy and absolutely loved it. I plan on going back part-time when Ethan starts kindergarten. I would love to hear from Rachael Deener. We’ve lost touch, and she is welcome to email me at bubbynme24A@aol.com. Hope everyone from the Class of 2001 is doing well. I have been married to the love of my life, Jason, for 7 years now. We live in Carlisle.” Kevin Paul Tobias ’01, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a Physical Therapist Assistant for Mountain View Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He wed Adrienne Marie Dallabrida in October 2007. They reside in Kulpmont.
Joann (Deitrick) Clarke ’02, BSBA Management and ’97, Legal Studies, is a Legal Technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She is married to Andrew Clarke ’06 BSBA Management, He’s a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Department of the Navy. They have a daughter, Abigail, age 1, and reside in Harrisburg, Teresa Swoyer ’02, Childcare Management, works part-time at the Pizza Grille and enjoys her role as “mom” to son, Kyle, born this past September. Teresa is interested in planning a reunion for the 1995 Child Care Management class and asks those in that class to contact her at teresaann719@aol.com. They reside in Dillsburg. Adele Albaugh ’02, Medical Secretary, is a Pharmacy Technician for Continuing Care Rx. She is interested in learning more about her alma mater’s online and
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as a CSR in the Commercial Printing department and I really enjoy my job.” Classmates can email her at bull63@ verizon.net. The family resides in Bloomsburg.
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bachelor degree programs and would be interested in a Masters in Forensic Science if and when available. Adele resides in McAlisterville. Holly Ann (Frye) Mishkin ’02, Legal Secretarial, is employed by Justice Thomas Saylor, Supereme Court of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. She wed Shawn Merrick Mishkin in July 2007. They reside in Harrisburg. Mandy J. Schwemm ’02, Optometric Technician, is Insurance and Financial Services Sales Assistant for Agent Christopher J. Kenawell, State Farm Insurance. Mandy would like to learn more about the Alumni Mentor program and Central Penn’s continuing education bachelor degree programs. She speaks highly of Central Penn when asked about the College and the education she received. Mandy resides in Winfield. Sarah (Schwenk) Goughnour ’02, Child Care Management, is a Preschool Teacher at Capital Area Head Start. She would like to know more about her alma mater’s bachelor degree programs and would consider a Masters in Education or Child Psychology if and when available. She resides in Highspire. Amanda M. Seitz ’02, Accounting, is a Mathematics Teacher for Red Lion School District. She continued her education and earned a Masters in Education from Penn State. Amanda already has recommended Central Penn to several prospective students. She resides in Red Lion. Jeremy Smith ’02, Accounting, is Sales Accounting Rep for Snyder’s of Hanover. Jeremy resides in New Oxford. Shannon Snyder ’02, Accounting, is Real Estate Account Coordinator for Select Medical Corporation. She is interested in learning more about her alma mater’s online and bachelor degree courses, career workshops, and events for alumni. She resides in Liverpool.
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Medical Assisting, began her career as a Medical Assistant with Memorial Eye Institute, and while there, became certified for both Medical Assisting and Ophthalmic Assisting. “Within a few short months I was in the surgical suites as a scrub tech for cataract surgeries! In 1990 I married Bob Keller, a submarine officer in the Navy. As his assignments moved us around the country, I found myself employed in many different areas of the medical field including working for a dermatologist in Orlando, Florida and a glaucoma specialist in Albany, New York. Most of my friends were Navy wives who were very proud of their four-year bachelor degrees, but many of them couldn’t find work in their fields in the towns where we were stationed. The training at Central Penn provided me with skills to do a variety of jobs, and I never had a problem finding work as an MA. I interviewed well, thanks to all those practice interviews, and always walked away with an offer in hand. At every job, I was complimented on my attention to detail (something drilled into me at Central Penn). When you are dealing with people’s eyes you have to be spot on every time. I wonder how many schools really teach such ‘attention to detail’ like Central Penn does?” “In 1992 the Navy moved us to Charleston, South Carolina, and it’s been ‘home’ ever since. At first, I was a Stay-at-Home Mom for our sons, Trey and Jack. Then I started ‘Baby’s Away,’ a small franchise business renting baby cribs and equipment to tourists visiting the Charleston beaches. After five years the business grew into almost a full-time job, and I was ready for a break. In 2001 I returned to ophthalmology as a tech for a small practice, while I caught up on all the changes and trained on the new equipment. Today, I’m a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant at Charleston Cornea and Refractive Surgery, a rather large practice with multiple offices. I’m back in the operating room, but this time there’s a large laser and I’m handing instruments during Lasik procedures. I’ve even had the opportunity to observe corneal transplants and other vision-saving procedures.”
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Carla J. Wilhelm ’02, Office Administration, is Administrative Associate for Hershey Medical Center. She is working full-time and completing the BS in Business Administration parttime at Central Penn. Carla would like to learn more about being involved in numerous areas at her alma mater including the Alumni Mentor Program, the Business Advisory Council, speaking on a panel, and the Alumni Association. She resides in Grantville. Chad Matthew Haldeman ’02, BSBA Finance, is a Finance Specialist for UPS. In April 2007, Chad wed Julie Marie (Becker) Haldeman ’03, BSBA Marketing. Julie is a Jewelry Sales Associate for J.C. Penney Company. They reside in Camp Hill. Timothy J. Valentine ’02, Criminal Justice, is a Correctional Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He wed Allison Ridge in June 2007. They reside in Auburn. Melissa S. (Boonie) Erb ’03, Medical Secretarial, is an Administrative Secretary for Geisinger Health Systems. She wrote, “I honestly feel Central Penn was one of the greatest decisions I made. It has allowed me to have the opportunity to do exactly what I want to do with my life.” She currently is tossing around taking some additional online classes. Melissa resides in Middleburg. Georgeanne Alexandra (Polymeras) Hershey ’03, Communications, is employed by Chris’s Country Kitchen. She wed Jason Eric Hershey in June 2007. They reside in Chambersburg. Jocelyn (Herr) Hrovath ’03, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for The Rehab Center of Seward. She wed Alan Hrovath in April 2007. They reside in Johnstown. Ben Stepp ’03, BSIT Computer Information Systems/E-Business, is IT Admin/Inside Sales Rep for Bull’s Eye 28
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mentioned reading about classmate Chad Rooney ’03, BS in Criminal Justice Administration, in the December 2007 feature, “Guiding Tomorrow’s Leaders,” which focused on graduates giving back through the Alumni Mentor program. Ian resides in Highspire.
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Inc. He felt well-prepared to enter the work force, and wrote, “I miss the basketball van trips for away games.” He is interested in learning more about Central Penn’s Alumni Association and its online courses and would consider enrolling in a master’s in IT or Marketing at Central Penn if one becomes available. Ben resides in Mechanicsburg.
Thad Austin ’04, BSBA Finance (above right with President Milano), works at Milton Hershey Schools. This past winter, he visited campus, enjoyed lunch with Dean Janice Moore and Student Involvement Coordinator Ed Liesch, and then met with Career Services Director Steve Hassinger and College President Todd Milano. Thad resides in Hershey. Ian Dawson ’04, BS in Criminal Justice Administration, provided Career Services Director Steve Hassinger with job leads for current students or alumni, and asked how he and Chad Faust ’04, BS in Criminal Justice Administration, can sign up to be Alumni Mentors. Ian
Christie S. Hopkins ’04, BSBA, is Financial Accountant for The Crump Group Inc., formerly BISYS. Christie is continuing her education in MBA studies at Shippensburg University. She resides in Harrisburg. Benjamin Stimeling ’04, BS in Criminal Justice Administration, was presented with the Award for Merit by the Pennsylvania Capitol Police, where he is employed as an Officer. Benjamin continued his education at Mansfield University. He resides in Richfield. Megan L. Wade ’04, BSBA Management, is Administrative Assistant for K&W Engineers and Consultants of Swatara Township. Megan continued her education and earned a Masters in Business Administration from Wilkes University. She is now teaching Office Administration classes at Central Penn. Megan resides in Harrisburg. Kendra Sue (Sensenig) Davis ’05, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, married Robert Weston Davis this past September. The couple resides in Fort Collins, Colorado. Rob Heffner ’05, Multimedia/Internet Production, came back to Central Penn with his family when his sister met with Admissions. He visited briefly with President Milano. Rob resides in Pottsville. Brandie Baney ’06, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a Physical Therapist Assistant at Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Selinsgrove. Megan Beatty ’06 BSBA Management, is Human Resources Data Coordinator for
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SODEXHO. She is working on her MBA through DeSales University. Megan is engaged to Russ Nunan, and shared, “I am having a blast planning the wedding, which is only 158 days away on September 20, 2008.” Megan resides in Bath. Kirsten Kutler ’06, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and ’04, Paralegal, is a Paralegal for Focused Business Solutions, LLC, where she has been employed since 2004. She is enrolled in the Evening Division Juris Doctorate program at Widener University School of Law, and would return to Central Penn if a Masters in Business Administration were available. She wrote, “I’ve already recommended Central Penn to others. It was a good educational experience that provided me with the necessary tools to become successful in the legal profession. The paralegal courses I took at Central Penn have given me an advantage in law school.” Kirsten resides in Palmyra. Evan R. Macurak ’06, BSIT, Multimedia/ Internet Production, is an Information Technology Specialist for the Department of Defense at the Navy Base in Mechanicsburg. He wrote, “I was able to get the job because of my education at Central Pennsylvania College and I just want to thank everyone. They were impressed with my interview, and I have Mr. Hassinger to thank for preparing me.” Evan resides in Mechanicsburg. Alisa Beth (Houtz) McCulloch ’06, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a Physical Therapist Assistant for Joyner Sports Medicine in Lewistown. She wed Brandon Linn McCulloch this past August. The couple resides in Mifflin with their golden retriever, Sully. Paula D. Potteiger ’06, Accounting, is Accounting Manager for Hersha Hospitality. She is working full-time while enrolled in the BS in Accounting at Central Penn. Paula wrote, “The teaching staff was very effective; we remain in contact and they are proud of my
accomplishments.” She would recommend Central Penn to others and, in fact, her son, Sean, is a current Accounting student. Paula resides in Carlisle.
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Amber Schlosser ’06, Medical Assisting, is an Office Clinician I for Hanover Hospital. Amber completed her internship at Hanover Hospital and her current position represents a promotion due to her Central Penn degree. Amber would recommend Central Penn to others looking for a college. She resides in Arendtsville. Christine L. Spurlock ’06, Paralegal, is a Paralegal for James, Smith, Detterick & Connelly, LLP. She was hired following her internship. She wrote, “I have fond memories of my time at Central Penn. It was a great fit for me; location, a lot of non-traditional students; great professors. I had a great experience from Admissions, Financial Aid, and the professors, who seemed genuinely interested in my success.” Christine is considering returning to Central Penn for a bachelor’s degree. She resides in Lemoyne.
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Erin K. (May) Stover ’06, BSBA Marketing, is Marketing Coordinator for the Strategic Marketing and Communication Division for Campus and Outreach Programs at The Pennsylvania State University Main Campus. Her current position reflects a promotion due to her bachelor’s degree from Central Penn. She wrote, “I plan to attend Penn State for my master’s degree because of my staff discount. I would recommend Central Penn to others. Mrs. Pickel was one of the greatest professors. She is very educated and does a wonderful job teaching students.” Erin wed Brian E. Stover this past December. They reside in Bellefonte. Richard E. Wagner ’06, BSIT Cyber Security, is Senior Information Assurance Engineer for NETCONN Solutions. He was accepted for Fall 2008 in the Masters in Computer Science program at
Shippensburg University. He wrote, “Thanks to my GPA from Central Penn, I did not need to take the General Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for admissions.” Richard resides with his wife in Harrisburg.
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Maia P. Andersen ’07, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for Genesis Rehabilitation Services (Spring Creek). Her current position represents a promotion because of her Central Penn degree, but she noted that she also had to obtain a license to practice as a PTA. She is continuing her education for a BA in Rec. Administration at San Diego State University. Maia wrote, “I am proud to have graduated from Central Penn and would recommend the College to others. It was a true “bridge to the future” for me. I changed my life for the better with the help of Central Penn. Dr. Beyer was a superb lecturer. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him. Tough tests, though!” She resides in Mechanicsburg.
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Nicole M. Benson ’07, BS in Criminal Justice Administration is a Social Case Worker for Saint Michaels All Boys School. Her current position represents a promotion due to her Central Penn bachelor’s degree. She’s working toward a Masters in Forensic Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Nicole wrote, “Professor Granzow definitely prepared me for my Masters in Forensics. I would not have done it without him. I’m glad I attended Central Penn. I met some really great friends, and traveled to places I never thought I would have visited. It was a definite jump start in the right direction. I enjoyed every minute of my internship at Harrisburg Coroner’s Office. Because of it, I am now attending a great med school for my masters to become a medical examiner.” She has recommended Central Penn to others and said one of the teenagers she works with will be applying to the Forensics program next year. Nicole resides in Wilkes-Barre. june
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Rachel L. Boone ’07, Medical Assisting/Optometric Technician, is an Optometric Technician, Optician, and Contact Lens Specialist for Campanella Eye Care. She wrote, “I love my job! Central Penn was the perfect college for me. I received an excellent education which helped me obtain a fulfilling position with an eye doctor.” She resides in West Lawn. Shawneese Brown ’07, Hotel & Restaurant Management, is Assistant Manager for Burger King Corporation. She wrote, “Central Penn is a great school.” Classmates can email Shawneese at shawneese249@yahoo.com. She resides in Philadelphia.
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Brandon D. Clever ’07, BS in Criminal Justice Administration is a Loss Prevention Manager for Boscov’s. Brandon was working there while attending Central Penn, and his current position represents a promotion because of his bachelor’s degree. He resides in Newville.
Karin M. (Dengler) Derstine ’07, BSBA and ’04 Office Administration, is Customer Service Assistant/Order Entry for Signet Corporation. Karin returned to Central Penn for the BS in Business Administration and wrote, “Central Penn was a great experience for me. Small classes helped me excel and I chose to return for my bachelor’s degree despite the long drive. I am happy at my current job. My husband, Bryan, and I have a
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daughter, Sadahlyn, age 2 ½, and we welcomed our son, Austin Michael, into our family on April 11, 2008.” They reside in Pottstown. Kristen N. Ergler ’07, BSBA Marketing, is a Career Services Specialist for ITT Technical Institute. She is working on her MBA. She speaks very highly of Central Penn and encourages ITT students to continue their education at her alma mater. Kristen is involved with the Alumni Association and is helping to schedule alumni events (like the upcoming Coliseum day). She resides in Mechanicsburg.
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Alma Yvette Gonzalez ’07, Travel & Tourism, is a Travel Consultant for AAA Central Penn. She completed her internship there and her current position represents a promotion due to her Central Penn degree. Alma wrote, “I love the professionalism of the school, not many have that. It’s a great school that prepared me for my major. The professors were very helpful.” Classmates can email Alma at ayvette3@yahoo.com. She resides in Mt. Holly Springs.
Karen mentioned she is very thankful for the financial assistance she received through some amazing scholarships, and indicated she would not have been able to complete her education in such a short period of time without that assistance. She added that she would not have her current job without her Central Penn education. Classmates can email Karen at karencromley@hotmail.com. She is married to Darnel Johnson. They have one son Ayven, 3, and are expecting a baby girl, Amani Jayde, in July. The family resides in Etters. Brandon Jones ’07, Criminal Justice, is a Patrolman for North Middleton Township Police. Brandon would recommend Central Penn to others and would consider coming back for his bachelor’s degree in the future. He resides in Mechanicsburg.
Susan M. Griffin ’07, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for Drayer Physical Therapy’s Harrisburg Clinic. She wrote, “I passed my PTA exam in July and was hired by Drayer. They provide free continuing education workshops and certification classes, and so far, I’ve attended three of them.” Susan resides in Hershey.
Leslie Rae (Rapp) Milliken ’07, BS in Corporate Communications and ’02, Communications, is an Information Technician for Highmark Blue Shield. She wed Thomas Michael Milliken in May 2007. They reside in Thompsontown.
Karen E. (Cromley) Johnson ’07, BSBA Management, and ’03, Associate in Office Administration, is Administrative Coordinator and Customer Project Manager for Home Depot-At-Home Services. This past January Karen attended the Alumni Association meeting and is looking forward to participating in future meetings. She was featured in the April 2008 Alumni Success packet that focused on scholarship recipients.
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Jennifer Parker ’07, BS in Corporate Communications, is Office Manager/ Accounts Payable/Payroll for Milton Textiles/The Symbex Company. Jennifer’s current position represents a promotion due to her bachelor’s degree from Central Penn. Following her internship there, Milton Textiles hired her full time. She wrote, “Central
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Mary Viola (Crowl) Edwards died on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at the age of 85.
Adella M. (Myers) Miller died on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at the age of 96.
Barbara B. (Benner) Coldren ’48, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the age of 79.
Kenneth F. Frey died on Monday, December 24, 2007 at the age of 86.
Allen N. Rider died on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the age of 90.
Betty L. (Wright) Gibson died on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at the age of 87.
Elizabeth “Betty” M. (Margut) Shaak ’34, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at the age of 93.
Shirley Kathryn (Dunleavy) Fetterhoff ’48, died on Tuesday, October 16, 2008 at the age of 79.
H. Barbara (Sloane) Haas died on Sunday, October 7, 2008 at the age of 91. Betty K. (Weaver) McQuaid died on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the age of 80.
Winfred M. (Aungst) Shambaugh Kinley ’38, died on Friday, February 22, 2008 at the age of 89.
Mary “Mick” (Hoffman) Matter ’53, died on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the age of 76. Mary Jane (Roth) Kistler ’64 died on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the age of 63.
ATTENTION 2006 AND 2007 GRADUATES Penn helped me gain the knowledge I needed for my current career. I would recommend it to others because it is a place where you are surrounded by others who want to succeed.” She resides in Mifflinburg. Allyson N. Phillip ’07, BS in Criminal Justice Administration, and ’06, Paralegal, is a Paralegal for Office of the Federal Public Defender (CHU), Middle District of Pennsylvania. She was hired full time after completing her internship there. Allyson resides in Saylorsburg.
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Machelle Schaeffer ’07, Physical Therapist Assistant, is a PTA for Central Penn Physical Therapy. Her current position represents a promotion due to her associate’s degree from Central Penn. Machelle resides in Coal Township. Miranda A. Shirk ’07, BSBA Management, is Human Resource Assistant for the PA Office of Attorney General. She resides in Ephrata.
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Katie Springman ’07, Medical Assisting, is a Medical Transcriptionist/Personal
Assistant for Docuscript, LLC. Katie completed her internship at Docuscript and her current position represents a promotion thanks to her Central Penn degree. Katie wrote, “I had a wonderful experience at Central Penn. I loved my medical professors!” Katie resides in Enola.
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Amanda L. Schaeffer ’08 BSBA and ’06, Hotel & Restaurant Management, recently was promoted to Banquet Manager at the Conference Center at Central Pennsylvania College. “Amanda has been a tremendous asset during her four year tenure with us and has grown through various roles within our organization. Her dedication and sense of ownership has always been her propeller. She is another Central Pennsylvania College graduate that has clearly taken advantage of her education and “hands-on” learning opportunities. We wish her nothing but success in her new position as she oversees all Conference Events and assist in the Sales Office during low business demands,” shared Conference Center Manager Kevin Karczewski. Amanda resides in Williamstown.
Do you recognize any of these names? If so, please contact Career Services Director, Steve Hassinger via email at stevehassinger@centralpenn.edu or by phone 717-728-2262 (toll free 1-800-759-2727 ext. 2262). At the time this issue went to press, he was attempting to locate alumni who graduated between July 2006 and June 2007. If your name appears below and you have not been in touch with Steve, please do so immediately. Thank you! Joseph Albert Britta Aller Sarah Allison Marelin Borrero Salvatore Cardo Penny Carlisle Amanda Connor Nakesha Daniels Alicia Deardorff Carmen Derrick Eric Dietz James Diggins William Donahower Christopher Fisher Justin Franks Justin Gassert Kristen Gearhart Marlena Green Pamela Grosser Andrew Gunderlock Amber Harding Joshua Hoover Heather Hunter Katie Jones Thomas Kiser Rebecca Koppenhaver Amanda Kunkle Mallory Laub
Laura Leiby Ryan Linn Kristi Lowe Berina Malicbegovic Christina Martin Candice Miller Kevin Mitchell Richard Modrey George Parthemore Jaremiah Phillips Jason Potami Crystal Rios Christoper Ross Scott Rudy Amber Schlosser Zachary Simonetti Jared Strouphauer Alex Tinsley Danielle Van Horn Michal Vavrik Philip Walker Barbara Wall Joni Ward Elaine Weibel Charday Williford Kareema Yates Kelli Zimmerman
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our vision for Central Pennsylvania College Continuing ED Information Sessions Summerdale/Harrisburg Helpful information about evening, Saturday, and online classes will be provided. Room 311 – ATEC Building Thurs., June 19, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., July 15, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., August 12, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Thurs., September 4, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., September 16, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Wed., October 22, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., November 11, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Wed., December 3, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., December 16, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Showcase Saturday Summerdale/Harrisburg Entire Campus Sat., July 12, 2008 Sat., September 27, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Continuing ED Open House Summerdale/Harrisburg 3rd Floor – ATEC Building Tues., September 9, 2008 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tues., December 2, 2008 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Continuing ED New Student Orientation Summerdale/Harrisburg Room 203 – ATEC Building Tues., July 1, 2008 5:45 – 7:15 pm Tues., September 30, 2008 5:45 – 7:15 pm Continuing ED Information Sessions Central Penn Lancaster Helpful information about evening, Saturday, and online classes will be provided. Wed., June 25, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m. Tues., July 22, 2008 5:45 – 7:00 p.m.
Central Pennsylvania College Education Foundation P.O. Box 1, Summerdale, PA 17093-0001 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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Continuing ED New Student Orientation Central Penn Lancaster Mon., June 23, 2008 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Mon., September 22, 2008 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Mon., December 15, 2008 5:30 – 6:45 p.m. Alumni Association Meeting Summerdale/Harrisburg Museum – Bart A. Milano Hall Tues., July 22, 2008 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (refreshments at 5:00 p.m.)
Visit www.centralpenn.edu for additional quarterly meeting dates. Central Penn Golf Open Deer Valley Golf Course Hummelstown, PA Fri., August 15, 2008 12:00 noon lunch; 1:30 p.m. Shotgun Start Networking Reception Summerdale/Harrisburg Central Penn Conference Center Thurs., September 4, 2008 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
is a diverse student population, benefiting from caring faculty and staff, credentialed practitioners who delight in teaching. Collectively, we work to create the bridge that connects students to their professional goals through a rich assortment of careercentered programs by embracing hands-on learning and today’s technology. Our vision is of a regional career college that reaches out to form partnerships with alumni, employers,
(Contact Steve Hassinger, 717-728-2262, to register)
Family Fall Harvest Summerdale/Harrisburg Campus-wide Sat., October 18, 2008
educational institutions, and the community.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fall Career Expo Summerdale/Harrisburg Central Penn Conference Center Wed., October 29, 2008 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fall Open House Summerdale/Harrisburg Sat., November 15, 2008
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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