Alumni Herald Fall/Winter 2025

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

ALUMNI HERALD

FALL/WINTER 2025

Featuring the ESU Foundation 2024-2025 Annual Report and Honor Roll of Donors KATHLEEN P. WALKER DEMARRAIS ’71

LIGHTS THE WAY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP

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Sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau in Dansbury Commons during Thanksgiving dinner service.

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INSIDE

Nathaniel A. Chin, M.D., speaks at the Troiani Sweeney Endowed Lecture Series. See page 9

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist motivates Warriors

12 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENTS HONORED Fellow Warriors earn highest honors, plus the BEST from Homecoming 16 THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT

SHINES BRIGHT The ESU Foundation’s fiscal year 2024-2025 Annual Report and Honor Roll of Donors

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Through her experiences and later reflections, Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ’71 ensures future Warriors have the opportunities needed to succeed The youngest of four children from a blue-collar family in Collingswood, N.J., Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ’71 set out as a young woman to find her way in the world. With babysitting and other job money saved, her journey began at East Stroudsburg State College. It was just far enough-and close enough-to home to discover her passion for teaching and to launch a rewarding career in education.

Now a business owner and pastry chef, Walker deMarrais reflects on her time as a student, a fulfilling career, and the desire to help other Warriors who are also first- generation students.

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STAY CONNECTED with your alma mater @WarriorAlumni ESUAA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT Kenneth Long

1975 & 2005 Football alumni return for a Night of Champions

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CONTRIBUTORS Tioga Anderson ’12 Melissa Davis MaryEllen Dickey ’80 Connor Glunt Mike Gombita Sara Karnish Greg Knowlden M’04 Elizabeth Richardson Anthony V. Ruiz ’16 Esq. Richard Santoro Laurie Schaller ’10 Michelle Keating-Sibel ’00 Shelley A. Speirs ’92 Olivia Wetherhold Caryn Wilkie

IN MEMORIAM

East Stroudsburg University Alumni

ALUMNI HERALD The Alumni Herald is the official publication for East Stroudsburg University Warriors of all ages. We work to keep ESU alumni connected with their alma mater and each other. The print magazine is published twice each year (Fall/Winter and Spring/ Summer). Alumni may update their mailing information by notifying the Office of Alumni Engagement.

Please address all correspondence to: ESU Office of Alumni Engagement Henry A. Ahnert, Jr. Alumni Center 200 Prospect Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-422-3333 alumni@esufoundation.org

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal opportunity for its students, employees and applicants.

The university is committed to providing equal educational and employment rights to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status. Each member of the university community has a right to study and work in an environment free from any form of racial, ethnic, and sexual discrimination including sexual harassment, sexual violence and sexual assault. (Further information, including contact information, can be found on the university’s website at esu.edu/ titleix.) In accordance with federal and state laws, the university will not tolerate discrimination. This policy is placed in this document in accordance with state and federal laws including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991 as well as all applicable federal and state executive orders.

GREETINGS TO OUR ESU

WARRIORS!

Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of the Alumni Herald, once again presented in combination with the ESU Foundation’s Annual Report. This combined publication blends some of the exciting happening at ESU with impactful stories and vital data while recognizing the generosity of the over 3,000 donors. These contributions exceeded more than $6.7 million in total gifts and pledges and more than $1.2 million in scholarship support for ESU students during the 2024-25 fiscal year.

This edition’s cover story is the perfect example of how an accessible education can create lifelong opportunities. We are incredibly proud of the work done by Dr. Katheleen Walker deMarrais ’71 throughout her career as an educator. And we are grateful that she has chosen ESU to set up a scholarship for first generation college students like herself. It is my sincere hope the students who receive this scholarship have the same success molding future generations as Dr. Walker deMarrais has.

Giving highlights this year include the sixth consecutive year that the ESU Foundation has awarded more than $1 million scholarship support to our students. We are approaching the 800-scholarship mark in annual and endowed awards, after adding 26 new scholarships last year. We’re incredibly grateful for the 250+ members of our prestigious President’s Circle, and the 150+ members of the 1893 Society who have committed to remembering the ESU Foundation in their estate plans, after adding 11 new members last year.

Our academic year kicked off with an incredible start with guest speakers, honors and awards, and renovated spaces. The Mattioli Recreation Center opened for the fall semester with updated branding as a space where all Warriors belong. Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion, Christie Pearce Rampone, was on campus to talk to student-athletes, we named Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski as our 2025-26 Legislative Fellow, and the Troiani Sweeney Endowed

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Lecture Series celebrated its 13th year with a keynote address from Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an associate professor with the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology. We honored Darlene Farris-LaBar, professor of and chair of art + media + design, as this year’s Distinguished Professor, and former assistant vice president, Dr. Nancy Weaver ’74, as ESU’s recipient for the Keeper of the Flame Award.

A rainy weekend couldn’t keep alumni away from our annual Homecoming festivities. The Class of 1975 marked its 50th anniversary celebration, and alumni and current and former faculty from our Athletic Training department came out to celebrate the program’s 50th anniversary with its founders. All three athletic programs competing at home, football, men’s soccer, and field hockey, came out on top throughout the weekend. We recognized nine recipients at the Alumni Association Awards ceremony in Rosenkrans Hall. Plans are already on the way for next year’s Homecoming and the 50th reunion for the Class of 1976. We look forward to having you all back on campus.

In athletics, our Warriors won conference championships in women’s cross country and women’s volleyball, both advancing to their respective NCAA Division II championship events, and field hockey made its 10th consecutive NCAA postseason appearance. I invite you to read about all the team and individual accomplishments.

As we embark on 2026, my family and I wish you the best in the new year. Please continue to connect with us through Alumni and Foundation events, support our students by attending theatre productions, art exhibits, athletic competitions, concerts, or any of the many activities occurring on campus. Thank you for your continued support of ESU and our students.

Kenneth Long ESU President

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CORNER

2025-2026

GREETINGS, FELLOW ALUMNI, Welcome to campus and to a new season at East Stroudsburg University. Students returned for the academic year with the sidewalks coming alive with familiar energy, and I find myself reflecting on gratitude. My time at ESU truly was the “time of my life.” Those years laid the foundation for both my personal growth and professional success. I am equally grateful for the opportunity to serve as President of the ESU Alumni Association Board of Directors. Over the past few years on this board, I have developed friendships that span generations, and I am continually inspired by the Warriors who give their time, talent, and heart to the university they love so deeply.

This semester has been a reminder of how powerful that Warrior spirit can be.

On September 5, 2025, the ESU Alumni Association hosted our Annual Golf FUN-raiser at White Tail Golf Course. Chaired by Vice President Danica Hartenfels ‘97 and board member Britt Carpenter ‘89, the event blended camaraderie and competition in perfect measure. Thanks to our golfers, sponsors, and volunteers, we raised more than $7,000 to support scholarships for ESU students. Mark your calendars now. Next year’s tournament is scheduled for July 31, 2026, and our goal is to register more than 100 golfers. Bring a foursome, sponsor a hole, or volunteer. We would love to have you.

Later in the month, we celebrated one of our favorite fall traditions during Family Weekend, the Legacy Pinning Ceremony. We proudly recognized 12 new Warrior Legacy Families, households where ESU is more than a destination, it is a tradition. Our

keynote speaker, Chris Paradysz ‘83, shared heartfelt reflections on following an older sibling down the very same halls, and on the pride that comes from building new memories in a familiar place. Meeting Warrior families who span decades is a joy and a reminder that ESU’s story is written family by family, class by class.

October brought the event everyone counts down to, Homecoming Weekend 2025. On Friday evening, we honored nine distinguished alumni whose leadership and service exemplify Warrior excellence. On Saturday, we headed to the tailgate and celebrated the very best of Warrior life. Stories, laughter, and the shared refrain that this truly was the “time of your life” filled the day. Despite the threat of rain, the tailgate lot was buzzing, and Delta Phi Epsilon earned the award for Best Tailgate. Many alumni also found a dry and lively home base under the new Alumni Tent, a welcoming space for those without a designated tailgate. Our board staffed a table with T-shirts, cups, and koozies, another fun way to meet alumni and their families and spread a little Warrior pride.

If you joined us for an event this year, thank you. I hope to see you again in 2026. If you could not make it, I hope the year ahead brings you back to campus or to one of our many alumni gatherings across the region. Until then, stay well, stay connected, and stay proud.

Executive Members Michelle Keating-Sibel ‘00 President Danica Hartenfels ’97 Vice President Jamie Borger ’15 Secretary Alumni Board Members Michael Bidwell ‘99 Kristine P. Bush ‘12 Britt James Carpenter ‘89 Glenn W. Clark ‘74 Joseph Delchop ‘10 Danielle Dungee ‘17 Aimee Ellison ‘91 Ashley Johnson ‘08 Brandon Lawrence ‘07 Jessica Maxwell ‘16 Lori Miller Weinstein ‘77 Kate Kirkwood ‘95 Sierra Lefurgy ‘23 Adrian Neves ‘07 Yewande Oladeinde ‘07 Caitlin Ord ‘07, M’08 Melissa Owens ‘06, M’11 Thomas A. Petro ‘72 Jessica Ras ‘13 Sean Roth ‘16 Robin Schneider ‘04 Stephanie Squires ‘06 Bryan Thomson ‘14 Emeriti Glenn Gottshalk ‘72 Bryan L. Hill ‘71 Frank E. Johnson ‘74 Phyllis M. Kirschner ‘63 Sandra “Pinky” O’Neil-Seiler ‘57 Faye D. Soderberg ‘58 Virginia M. Sten ‘71 John E. Woodling ‘68 M.Ed. ‘76

Go Warriors!

Michelle Keating-Sibel ’00 President ESU Alumni Association Board of Directors

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Preparing to depart, Walker deMarrais in Seattle, Wash., waiting for the ferry to Anchorage, Alaska, for her new position training Indigenous people to become teachers.

Walker deMarrais with her students in 1973, her third year teaching in Livingston Manor, N.Y.

FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS THE PATHWAY TO AN EDUCATION CAN BE A ROCKY ONE, BUT KATHLEEN P. WALKER DEMARRAIS ’71 HAS TAKEN THE JOURNEY AND INTENDS TO HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATING THEIR WAY

By Sara Karnish Dr. Kathleen Walker deMarrais ’71 comes from humble beginnings. Growing up in working-class Collingswood, N.J., her family’s focus was earning a living.

While education was valued, there was no discussion or planning for college, given the family’s finances. At that time, job options for women were limited.

“A woman could either be a nurse, a secretary, or a teacher. I knew I wouldn’t do well as a nurse. I had no interest in being a secretary, though I did cover myself there and took typing,” she recalls.

Teaching was appealing, but she knew how much work it would take to even get into a school. “I was with a group of friends who’d all gone to college, and I wanted to go, too,” she explains. She worked all through high school—first by picking up baby-sitting jobs, then by working at a dry cleaners’—and she was prepared to continue paying for college. Her parents offered limited support.

With five children—of which Walker deMarrais was fourth—there just wasn’t much support to give.

“We were definitely working class—there wasn’t a lot of money,” she recalls.

“My parents valued education, but I knew if I wanted to support myself, I had to go to college.” Walker deMarrais applied to five colleges. She chose what was then East Stroudsburg State College (ESSC) because it was just far enough from her parents’ home. “My parents didn’t know I was going to college until I went,” she says with a laugh. “I left home and never went back. I went to East Stroudsburg and was really able to establish a home there.”

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ESSC gave Walker deMarrais the tools she needed to build a successful career in education. “It was a really good teaching school—I enjoyed my education classes,” she says, noting she sprinkled enough sociology and anthropology courses into her schedule to “create a little minor for myself.” Education remained her first love, but she was deeply interested in anthropology, as well.

She praises the university’s education program and feels she was well prepared for what became a lifelong career. Her undergraduate degree was in elementary education; later, she worked in special education. “It wasn’t called ‘special education’ at that time,” she explains.

“I was given a job in upstate New York and did personalized instruction with the ‘difficult students.’ Legislation passed in 1978 which recognized the need to have people work with special needs kids.” She went on to earn a Master’s degree in special education at Xavier University, Cincinnati. While there, she worked in Newport, Kentucky in a day treatment center for adjudicated youth, which she calls a “really interesting program. Then I moved over to a position in the same district working with learning disabled behavior disorder (LDBD) children.” She befriended another professional who had a degree in social foundations in education and planned to pursue a doctorate. The friend asked Walker deMarrais if she would be interested in going through the program with her. “It combined anthropology, sociology, and education, so I applied because I was fascinated with the subject matter,” she explains.

“We started this shop to try to build up downtown Lexington. We thought it would be a place for people to come together,” she says. A former “barbecue pit” has grown into a true community gathering space, open for lunch and selling baked goods. Retirement has given her the time to set other goals.

Travel tops the list. She’s also receiving accolades for her career, most recently the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Educational Studies Association (AESA). “It’s a wonderful honor, to be recognized for my teaching, mentoring, and scholarship over a long career,” she says.

Now retired and planning her next chapter, she reflected on her years in education and how she might make an impact on future generations of ESU students—many first generation, just as she had been. She received the Excellence in Education Distinguished Alumni Award from ESU in 2017, which inspired her to start a scholarship at her alma mater.

“I’m comfortable in retirement, and I wanted to support something I believe in, and that’s first gen college students—those who struggle to get an education.

I worked through all of my degrees, and if I can make it better for another student, that’s where my heart is.” She adds, “There are other institutions I can contribute to, but ESU is the one I’ve chosen to give to.” The Dr. Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ’71 Annual and Endowed scholarships are awarded to students majoring in education with preference given to a first-generation college student.

Life in Alaska, 1986.

With her doctorate completed, Walker deMarrais next went from the U.S. mainland to the rugged Alaskan wilderness to train Indigenous people to become teachers. “In those small villages, certified teachers were white from out of state, while the community members served as paraprofessionals. We prepared those who were already working in the schools as ‘paras’ to become teachers. That’s what attracted me to Alaska.”

She said she hopes her award will help ease some of the financial burden and anxiety that comes with paying for college. “I certainly hope the award will help relieve some of the struggle. It’s so expensive to go to college—if the student is working, maybe it will help so they can focus on their schoolwork, finish their degree, and contribute to their field.”

She admits she loved the work but didn’t love the harsh living conditions. She moved back to the Lower 48 and lived in both Tennessee and Arizona, where her career shifted away from K-12 schooling to teaching in higher education with specialties in social foundations of education and qualitative research methodologies. She eventually settled in Georgia, where she currently lives.

Having worked at every level of education, she wrapped up her career at the University of Georgia, where she started in 1999. “I was called on to be a department head two different times, usually for the departments that were having some issues. I was also an associate dean. While in administration, I continued to teach graduate students in the qualitative research program. In 2022, I’d just finished eight years as department head at age 73, and retired.

Across my whole career, I’d been in education in one form or another for 52 years, and felt it was time to retire. Our program was in really good shape, and I thought it was time for something different,” she says.

That “something different” was opening a shop, bakery, and deli in her adopted hometown of Lexington, Ga., called the Rowdy Rooster with her partner, Jamie Lewis.

Travels took Walker deMarrais to Greece in May 2023.

Walker deMarrais enjoying the beach at Edisto Island, S.C., with her dog Sophie.

Walker deMarrais and Cundy Bryson share a laugh at deMarrais’ shop, bakery, and deli. Opting for ‘something different’ after she retired, Walker deMarrais and her partner, Jamie Lewis, opened the Rowdy Rooster in Lexington, Ga.

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ADVANCING FIRST GEN SUCCESS

GENERATION ONE CLUB A PROVEN RESOURCE FOR ESU STUDENTS A valuable resource for students who are the first in their families to attend college, East Stroudsburg University’s Generation One Club provides an encouraging and supportive space for first-generation Warriors to learn and grow on their journey to graduation.

A significant portion of the university’s student body, more than 35 percent of students are first-generation as of fall 2024, making a space like the Generation One Club an important tool in promoting their success.

Established in 2022, the club hosts regular fellowship luncheons and other meetups that are focused on tutoring, scholarships, building resumes, where to find resources, how to participate in student events on campus, and additional topics they may need guidance on due to a lack of family experience with college life.

Special events also take place throughout the academic year. In November, the Generation One Club hosts GenOne Week, featuring a slate of daily events designed to bring first-generation students together as well as drawing new members into the club. Events held this past year included the karaokecentered “Music for Commuters,” a hot chocolate and coffee fundraiser, an annual mixer for faculty and staff who were first-generation college students, a game night, and a relaxation and mindfulness-themed “Zen Hour.”

In September during ESU’s Family Weekend, a special ceremony is held that lets first-generation students and their families place a GenOne pin on each other, signifying the shared pride in their accomplishment.

Mentorship also plays a key role in the club. In addition to supporting each other, members volunteer during College Bound ESU – a program that brings local first-generation middle school students to campus for a daylong visit.

There, Generation One students share their own challenges and experiences at a time when middle school students may be beginning to consider their own paths to a college degree.

Academic achievements are proudly celebrated as well. In conjunction with the launch of the Generation One Club itself, the university established the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) First Generation Honors Society in 2022 to recognize the academic success of ESU first-generation students specifically.

For the club’s dedicated efforts over the years, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) awarded ESU with the First Gen Forward Leader Institution Designation in 2024. The designation gives the university access to diagnostic tools that offer key insights about their institution, plus customized solutions, ready-to-use toolkits, strong data reporting, and expert support along the way.

Christie Pearce Rampone, second from left, speaks to student-athletes and other members of the campus community during a visit in September.

GOLD MEDALIST SHARES EXPERIENCES WITH CAMPUS COMMUNITY Three-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion Christie Pearce Rampone visited ESU on September 13, 2025, as a guest speaker for student-athletes and the campus community. The former captain of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Pearce Rampone was one of the most decorated athletes in U.S. soccer history. She shared her experiences and discussed how to manage success both on and off the field with studentathletes and members of the campus community.

The visit was sponsored in collaboration by Warrior Women Who Give, ESU Athletics, and the Department of Exercise Science.

FAMILY WEEKEND 2025 IT’S A WARRIOR FAMILY AFFAIR ESU’s annual Family Weekend held Sept. 19-20, 2025, brought student’s families and alumni back to campus for a variety of events. A Warrior Bash and an amazing race were just a few of the activities during the weekend. Legacy Families also attended the annual Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony recognizing generations of families who attend ESU.

In 2022, NASPA also recognized ESU as one of 75 higher education institutions nationally to be named to its First-Gen Forward cohort for its demonstrated commitment to advancing first-generation student success.

Interested in learning more about the Generation One Club?

Visit the www.esu.edu/campus-life/gen-one.cfm or contact the cocoordinators of ESU’s First Gen College Campus Programs and Initiatives Joe Akob and Dr. Jessica Santiago or GenOne Club advisors Christine Getz and Kim Roselli.

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A Warrior family spends time together during Family Weekend.

Alumnus Chris Paradysz ’83 was the guest speaker during the Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony.

in over 100 exhibitions worldwide, including the Whitney Museum; New York Hall of Science; Athens Onassis Cultural Center; 3D Printshow (Paris, London, Pasadena, and Dubai); EcoVisionaries (Madrid); Assam Museum of Art (India); Tomorrows (France); Waterlines at UBC (Vancouver); and Botanification at the Philadelphia Flower Show. She exhibited extensively in Brazil and is a member of the Amazon: F.L.O.W. artist collective.

Some solo exhibitions include Worlds Within Worlds at Shanghai Normal University; A Planet that Dreams at Millersville University; and Field Guides to the 3rd Dimension at Columbus University. At ESU’s Madelon Powers Gallery, she presented At Last Which Thrives, A Symphony on Shallow Waters, and Internal Structures of Nature. The rigor, research, and conceptual depth of establishing an exhibition far exceed traditional academic scholarship.

ESU President Kenneth Long, Darlene Farris-LaBar, professor and chair of art + media + design, and Provost Margaret J. Ball following the presentation of the Distinguished Professor Award to Farris-LaBar in September.

ESU HONORS PROFESSOR AND DEPARTMENT CHAIR WITH TOP HONOR East Stroudsburg University presented its annual Distinguished Professor Award to Darlene Farris-LaBar, professor and chair of art + media + design, at an All-University Meeting on September 2, 2025.

Farris-LaBar has been at ESU since 2006. She has an A.A.S. in Digital Media Arts from TCI College of Technology, a B.F.A. in Sculpture from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an M.F.A. in Sculpture from SUNY Purchase College.

Internationally recognized for 3D printed botanically inspired sculptures, Farris-LaBar’s work emphasizes nature’s fragility, biodiversity and endangered species encouraging ecological stewardship. She exhibited

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT BESTOWED KEEPERS OF THE FLAME AWARD East Stroudsburg University honored Nancy Weaver, Ph.D., former assistant vice president for student affairs, as ESU’s recipient of the fourth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Keepers of the Flame Award from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).

The Keepers of the Flame Award recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable and inclusive environments that cultivate a sense of belonging. The annual award began in 2022. This year’s awards were presented on October 29, 2025, during the PASSHE Summit, held at PennWest Clarion.

Weaver’s commitment to ESU began when she was a college student at what was then known as East Stroudsburg State College. She was member of the Women’s Basketball Team and was inducted into the ESU Athletic Hall of Fame.

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree, Weaver pursed her master’s degree. During that time, she was a graduate assistant in Hemlock Hall. As she

Farris-LaBar delivered over 45 presentations, including the British Museum’s Royal Anthropological Society, International Conference on Art and Nature, TIPE International for Women in 3D Printing, SECAC, Sapienza University of Rome, and the International Environmental Communication Conference (England, Vancouver, Sweden, Colorado). Keynotes include the William Bartram Trail Conference at the University of Georgia. Some of her published work include The Surrounding Planet: Planetary Dreams and Data, and When the Planet Blooms. In 2026, she will also be published in the prestigious Antennae Magazine’s Realisms.

Her work was featured on WVIA Keystone Edition: Modern Renaissance Minds and #SuccessIn60. She secured 32 grants for over $530,000. Honors include the Faculty Innovator of the Year Bizzy Award, Monroe County Image Award, 3D Pioneer’s Special Mention, and recognized as one of the Top 30 Most Influential Women in 3D Printing.

She transformed the department by embedding cutting-edge technologies into the arts. She established a first in the region 3D Printing Program, co-founded New Mind Design, a student-run agency offering real-world experiences, and curated exhibitions that connected students with artists, fostering meaningful cultural exchange and professional growth. Her service and leadership on committees and initiatives is extensive, including the SITE Fellowship (2017–2019), where she advanced cross-disciplinary innovation.

She demonstrated commitment to the community, most notably by leading 3D-printed PPE medical supply production during the pandemic.

built her career on campus working as the assistant dean of students in residence life and housing, the director of judicial affairs (now student conduct), and eventually assistant vice president for student affairs, she also continued her education earning a Master’s degree in counseling and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration at Marywood University, Dr. Weaver was the university’s liaison to the food service catering companies, a member of many committees and an advisor to many groups during her time at ESU. Nancy Weaver, Ph.D. Weaver played a significant role in helping to get the Warrior Food Pantry up and running. During her final year at ESU and for some time beyond, she collected all the food items donated in the bins around campus and delivered them to St. Matthew’s Church, where the Warrior Food Pantry is housed.

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MATTIOLI RECREATION CENTER UNDERGOES RENOVATIONS ESU’s Mattioli Recreation Center has a fresh, updated look, thanks to renovations that took place prior to the start of the 2025-2026 academic year.

The recreation center’s arena area – spaces for basketball, volleyball, pickleball and soccer – was upgraded to include new floors, paint and ESU branding.

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Upgrades were also made to the weightlifting and cardio space, including a new floor, carpeting, and paint. The main staircase to the second floor now features the ESU mark and the Way of the Warrior, greeting guests who enter the facility.

EDWARD J. IANDOLI, JR. Edward J. Iandoli Jr. was named ESU’s Chief of Police on October 14, 2025. Iandoli is a law enforcement professional with over 30 years of distinguished service. Chief Iandoli comes to ESU after serving as Chief of Police for the Bangor Area School District, where he oversaw all aspects of school safety, ensuring a secure environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Prior to this role, he held progressive leadership positions within the NJ Transit Police Department, culminating as Deputy Chief of Police. Chief Iandoli holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Aspen University and a Master of Arts in human resources training and development from Seton Hall University.

PASHINSKI NAMED 2025-2026 LEGISLATIVE FELLOW ESU named State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski as its Legislative Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Legislative Fellow program, established in 1999, is designed to bring state legislators to campus to participate in a variety of campus activities and to meet formally and informally with students, faculty and staff throughout the year.

In 2006, Pashinski was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District which currently consists of the City of Wilkes-Barre, the Borough of Laurel Run, the Townships of Plains, Wilkes-Barre, Bear Creek and Buck, and the Village of Bear Creek.

Pashinski serves as the Democratic Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, a position he has held since 2017. He also currently serves as Vice-Chair for the Center for Rural PA and as a board member of the PA Hardwoods Development Council, as well as Chair of both the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Legislative Sportsmen’s caucuses. He is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and has a master’s equivalency.

Nathaniel A. Chin, M.D.

NIEDBALA FAMILY FOUNDATION SPONSORS ANNUAL LECTURE The Troiani Sweeney Endowed Lecture Series, now in its 13th year, was held Oct. 30, 2025, at the Niedbala Auditorium featuring Keynote Speaker Nathaniel Chin, M.D. His presentation was titled “Advancing Alzheimer’s Care: Science, Therapies, and the Power of the Team.”

Dr. Nathaniel A. Chin is an associate professor with the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine and Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology. Dr. Chin evaluates and cares for patients in the UW Health Memory Clinic where he also serves as the associate program director. His clinical focus is on the early identification of cognitive impairment, appropriate inclusion of novel biomarkers in the diagnostic process, and the development of a holistic approach to care post-diagnosis.

Sponsored by the Niedbala Family Foundation and hosted by ESU’s College of Health Sciences, the annual lecture series was created as a lasting tribute to Linda Niedbala’s ’82 sister Yvonne Troiani Sweeney ’78 who suffered from posterior cortical athrophy.

Sweeney passed away in May 2025.

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ALUMNI NEWS

HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2025 WARRIOR SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH THE RAIN A little rain couldn’t dampen the Warrior spirit as East Stroudsburg University alumni returned to campus for Homecoming Weekend 2025. Despite the wet weather, alumni showed up with enthusiasm, reconnecting with classmates, celebrating milestones, and proudly representing their alma mater throughout the weekend.

The festivities began Friday with the Remembrance Day Ceremony, where alumni, students, and faculty gathered near the weeping mulberry tree to honor members of the ESU community who passed away during the last academic year. Danica Hartenfels ’97, vice president of the East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association Board of Directors, shared remarks on behalf of the association, reflecting on the enduring impact and legacy of those we remember.

Following the ceremony, the Henry A. Ahnert, Jr. Alumni Center served as a welcoming spot for alumni to gather, reconnect, and prepare for the evening’s events. The Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony took place in Rosenkrans Hall.

Nine distinguished alumni were recognized for their lifetime achievements: Terry R. Barry ’89 M’99, Joseph F. Caviston III ’09, Michael V. McCann ’88, Nancy M. Troyano ’01 M’05, Glenn G. Gottshalk ’72, Janna Harris ’00, Shelly Marshall ’05, Jaynellen Behre-Jenkins ‘91, and John R. Brunner ’60 (posthumously). Each honoree reflected on their time at ESU and how it shaped their professional and personal journeys. Read more about this year’s honorees on page 12.

On Saturday, the Class of 1975 marked their 50th Reunion with a gathering in Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall, which became a warm and lively retreat from the weather. Across campus, Warriors embraced the conditions at the annual Tailgate, showing creativity and camaraderie under tents and canopies. The Best Tailgate Award went to Delta Phi Epsilon, whose setup captured the Time of Your Life spirit and impressed the judges. Their recognition is displayed in the Alumni Center lobby.

The weekend concluded with a Warrior sweep in athletics, as all three programs competing at home came out on top. Football defeated Bloomsburg University 38-35 under the lights at Eiler-Martin Stadium, while men’s soccer secured a 4-2 win and field hockey edged Shippensburg 3-2. Despite the rain, alumni filled the stands and sidelines to cheer on their teams, capping off another memorable Homecoming at ESU.

Alumni from Pi Lambda Phi gathered for a lively reunion, celebrating friendship and years of shared ESU memories.

Best in Show! Delta Phi Epsilon took home the 2025 Best Tailgate Award for their creative setup and the way they embodied this year’s Homecoming theme, “Time of Your Life.”

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The Class of 1975 celebrated 50 years of memories at their Golden Anniversary Reunion in Zimbar-Liljenstein Hall.

Members of Omega Psi Phi brought the energy, and the unmistakable Warrior spirit, to this year’s tailgate celebration.

The 70’s Socialites kept the laughter going under the tent, proving that ESU friendships only get better with age.

Members of Alpha Sigma Alpha reunited for Homecoming Weekend, sharing memories and laughter decades in the making.

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Athletic Training concluded its 50th anniversary celebration with a gathering of students and faculty who have been a part of the program through the decades.

Homecoming photos by Susie Forrester

The program’s founding members, John Thatcher ‘69 M’73, Loois Wagner ‘71 and Mert Shane, were present during the Homecoming Tailgate where they were honored for their vision for the athletic training program. ESU’s athletic training department has held social gatherings, a pickleball tournament, and a golf tournament throughout 2025 to celebrate its milestone year.

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ESTEEMED WARRIOR ALUMNI RECOGNIZED AT ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY

Nine distinguished alumni were honored at the Annual Alumni Awards ceremony on October 10, 2025, in Rosenkrans Hall. The East Stroudsburg University Alumni Association chose the winners who were selected based on lifetime career and community accomplishments that represent the best of all Warriors.

Excellence in Education Distinguished Alumni Award Terry R. Barry ‘89 M’99 Terry Barry graduated from ESU with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education in 1989 and a master’s degree in educational administration in 1999. He went on to earn his Doctorate in Educational Administration from Walden University in 2011. His career began in the East Stroudsburg Area School District, where he taught health and physical education at both the elementary and secondary levels.

In 2000, after completing his master’s degree, Barry joined the Pen Argyl School District as an assistant principal and was named principal the following year, a role he held until 2012. Following the completion of his doctorate, Terry returned to his alma mater to give back to the institution that shaped his career.

He was hired as associate dean of the College of Education at ESU in 2012 and was promoted to dean in 2013.

During his tenure as dean, Barry led several initiatives that strengthened ESU’s role in preparing educators and educational leaders. Working with faculty and state officials, he helped develop and secure approval for ESU’s first-ever standalone doctoral program, an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration.

This groundbreaking program gave administrators across the region the opportunity to earn their doctoral degree and Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility directly through ESU. Excellence in Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award Joseph F. Caviston III ‘09 Joseph Caviston is a marketing and communications professional, entrepreneur, and community leader.

Caviston earned his degree in media communications from ESU in 2009. While at ESU, he served as editorin-chief of the Stroud Courier, launched a career in the music industry, and began experimenting with emerging social media platforms for promotion and advertising. His early success led to the co-founding of the nationally recognized music venue Eleanor Rigby’s during his senior year, which he later sold in 2010.

In 2011, Caviston joined Solar Innovations in Pine Grove, Pa. Four years later, he found his calling in higher education when he joined Central Penn College.

Today, he serves as the college’s director of marketing and communications.

At Central Penn College, Caviston spearheaded high-impact enrollment campaigns, launched major community events, and negotiated partnerships that connect the college with local organizations and elected officials. His leadership has earned him multiple Team Spirit Awards, the Above and Beyond Staff Excellence Award, recognition through the President’s Leadership Academy, and national and regional marketing awards for his team’s work.

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Excellence in Business and Management Distinguished Alumni Award Michael V. McCann ‘88 Michael “Mike” McCann is the founder and president of MVM Associates and the co-founder and principal of Film Incentives Group, two nationally recognized leaders in tax credit financing. His companies help businesses access public investment capital for a wide range of purposes, including film and television production, renewable energy development, research and innovation, and historic preservation. Since 1997, McCann and his team have helped thousands of companies secure billions of dollars in funding. Their clients range from small technology startups — including dozens of companies that began at ESU’s Innovation and Entrepreneur Center — to Fortune 500 corporations and virtually every major U.S. film and television production company.

McCann graduated from ESU in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and a minor in computer science. His degree provided the foundation for his early career with the U.S. Department of Energy, where he worked as an energy grant oversight specialist. He later joined a private environmental government contractor, gaining a deep understanding of public programs and funding processes.

Excellence in Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award Nancy M. Troyano ‘01 M’05 Nancy Troyano, Ph.D., BCE, is a board-certified entomologist and accomplished leader in medical, veterinary, and urban entomology. She earned her doctorate in entomology from Virginia Tech, where her research focused on virus transmission by mosquitoes.

With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Troyano has combined her expertise in science and education to make a lasting impact on public health, pest management, and professional training.

Troyano serves as director of education and training for Rentokil-Terminix, the world’s largest pest control company. She began her career with the organization by developing a global library of pest management courses and creating a nationally recognized training department. Under her leadership, the department has grown into multiple teams responsible for new hire education, continuing education, and onboarding programs, directly supporting the company’s global workforce and advancing industry standards.

Throughout her career, Troyano has been a trusted voice in public health and pest management. She served as the lead technical expert for the U.S. response to the Zika Virus, collaborating with public health officials in both the continental United States and Puerto Rico to implement effective mosquito control strategies. Troyano is a frequent presenter at industry conferences, a reviewer for pesticide certification manuals and board exams, and an active mentor to emerging professionals in her field.

Conrad “Skip” Idukas Service Award Glenn G. Gottshalk ‘72

Helen G. Brown Honor Award Janna Harris ‘00

During his years at East Stroudsburg State College, Glenn Gottshalk was a standout student-athlete, playing football for four years and freshman basketball. He also served as sophomore class vice president and was an active member of Sigma Pi fraternity. Gottshalk graduated in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.

Janna Harris graduated from ESU with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and later earned a master’s degree in kinesiology from Georgia Southern University. After working as an athletic trainer, she continued her education by obtaining a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, launching her career as a PA in cardiac surgery.

Gottshalk began his career as an elementary physical education teacher in the Branchburg Township School District in New Jersey, where he taught for 38 years before retiring in 2010. Alongside teaching, he coached football, basketball, and girls track at the high school level. He led teams at Somerville and Hillsborough high schools to multiple state championships and earned Coach of the Year honors. Gottshalk was also the first girls track coach at Somerville High School, where he received Coach of the Year recognition in just his third season.

Harris has built a career in cardiac and thoracic surgery, serving as lead physician assistant for multiple hospitals. Her dedication to her profession quickly led to involvement with the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA), where she first served as a delegate for the House of Delegates (HOD). She continues to play an active role as HOD Chief Teller and has also held positions including sergeant at arms, chief delegate, and reference committee member.

In recognition of her professional contributions, she was named a Distinguished Fellow of AAPA.

As head football coach at Manville High School, Gottshalk earned another Coach of the Year award in 1987. Before concluding his high school coaching career at Hillsborough High School, he also gained experience coaching collegiate football at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

After retiring, Gottshalk became involved with the ESU Alumni Association.

From 2015 to 2024, he served on the Board of Directors, co-chairing the Awards Committee and being named Director Emeritus in 2024. In 2013, he founded the “ESU 70’s Socialites,” an affinity group that has grown to more than 500 members. Gottshalk also helped establish the ESU 70’s Socialites Scholarship.

He was inducted into the ESU Hall of Fame in 2001 for his accomplishments on the football field.

Entrepreneur Award Shelly Marshall ‘05

than just sweet treats.

Shelly Marshall is the founder and owner of Island Pops and Cocoa Calypso, two brands that bring the vibrant, authentic flavors of the Caribbean to New York City. Inspired by her heritage and a love of artisanal craftsmanship, Shelly has built businesses that have become community staples, offering customers more

Before launching her entrepreneurial journey, Marshall had a career as a senior consultant at Deloitte. There, she developed expertise in strategy and operations, skills that would later help her navigate the challenges of building and growing her own businesses. With a courageous leap of faith, she left the corporate world to follow her passion, establishing Island Pops and later Cocoa Calypso.

Island Pops quickly gained attention and Cocoa Calypso followed, extending Marshall’s brand family into the world of artisanal chocolates, where she continues to explore new ways to share her culture through innovative, handcrafted products. Together, these brands celebrate heritage while bringing people together over shared experiences and flavors.

Her passion for cardiac surgery also brought her to the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (APACVS), the national organization representing PAs in her specialty. Harris first served on various committees before being elected to the board. Over time, she advanced through leadership roles and now serves as the organization’s president.

For her contributions, she was honored as a Fellow of APACVS, one of the organization’s highest distinctions.

Dr. George Thompson, Jr. Award Jaynellen Behre-Jenkins ‘91 Jaynellen Behre-Jenkins has served as a public school administrator in New Jersey for more than 26 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education and social studies from ESU in 1991 and her Master of Science degree in school administration from Montclair State University in 1999. After teaching middle and high school history, she was appointed assistant principal at Bloomfield High School, her alma mater.

In 2003, Behre-Jenkins returned to the River Vale School District as principal of Holdrum Middle School. Her passion for middle level education led to her presidency of the New Jersey Middle School Association from 2005 to 2009, where she received the Distinguished Service to Middle Level Education Award.

In collaboration with her mentors, J. Thomas Kane and Jim Burns, she coauthored Advisory: Finding the Best Fit for Your School in 2011.

From 2015 to 2022, Behre-Jenkins served as principal of Long Memorial Elementary School and is now the director of planning, research & evaluation in the Saddle Brook School District. She was honored as a “Bloomfield Woman to Watch” in 2023. She began doctoral studies at ESU in 2016 and continues to work toward completing that degree.

Jim Barniak Award John R. Brunner ’60 (Presented Posthumously)

at the collegiate level, where he spent 13 years coaching at Villanova University, Temple University, and Princeton University.

John R. Brunner graduated from ESU in 1960 with a degree in physical education. He was a standout athlete and became the first recipient of the university’s Outstanding Football Player Award in 1959. His accomplishments on the field were honored again in 1987 when he was inducted into the ESU Hall of Fame.

In 1980, Brunner reached the professional ranks of the NFL, joining the Detroit Lions as a running backs coach. Over the years, he continued to make an impact in the league with the Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Minnesota Vikings. Later in his career, Brunner transitioned to scouting, concluding his work with the San Francisco 49ers. His journey reached its pinnacle when the 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers to win Super Bowl XXIX, a highlight of his 26-year career in the NFL.

Brunner began his coaching career at Middletown High School in Middletown, N.Y., where he coached from 1960 to 1967. His success there led to opportunities

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WARRIORS CONNECTING ALUMNI EVENT ROUND UP

JUNE 5, 2025

Sigma Pi brothers gather to honor passed alumni Members of Sigma Pi fraternity gathered once again in the backyard of their house to carry on a beloved tradition, recreating Rudy’s Tavern’s famous Super Hot Dog and celebrating the bond that unites generations of brothers. The afternoon included a moment of remembrance for alumni who have passed since last year’s picnic and recognition of the continued efforts to maintain and improve the fraternity house.

Sigma Pi gathering includes, first row from left, Gayle Evans - widow of Marlin Evans ’68, Sandy Farace, Joeline (Farace) Mayberry, Doug Drake ’68, Bev Cohen, Ronald Steckel ’70, Dave Czahor ’68, Dr. John Connelly ’68. Second row from left, George McPeak ’70, Jim DeAngelo ’71, Chuck Evans, Dan Stenger ’93, and Dave Martin ’68.

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Bucks/Montgomery County Chapter gather in Doylestown Board member Tom Petro ’72 welcomed alumni from across several decades to an evening gathering at the Station Tap House in Doylestown, Pa. Alumni from Bucks and Montgomery counties came together in good spirits to continue honoring the memory of Christine Rohr-Thompson ’73. The event was filled with lively conversations, rekindled friendships, and shared memories, creating another memorable reunion for all who attended.

From 1972 to 1994, multiple graduating classes came together to continue the ESU tradition of connection and camaraderie.

Spanning graduates from 1962 to 2015, the South Jersey gathering proved that no matter the year, ESU ties are never outgrown.

JULY 16, 2025

South Jersey alumni connect at Warrior Waypoint in Somers Point Director Emeritus Glenn Gottschalk ’72 once again brought together South Jersey alumni for an evening at Josie Kelly’s Public House in Somers Point, N.J. 14 the alumni herald

The night was filled with great food, excellent drinks, and even better company.

The spirit of ESU could be felt through the shared memories and laughter that filled the room.

More than 40 golfers hit the course, representing over five decades of Warrior pride, from the Class of 1962 to 2015.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

Alumni and friends golf to support student scholarship The Alumni Association once again hosted a successful golf outing in support of student scholarships, this year held at Whitetail Golf Club in Bath, Pa. The event raised more than $7,000 in scholarship proceeds to benefit ESU students. With beautiful weather and a strong turnout, the day was filled with friendly competition.

UPCOMING EVENTS FEBRUARY 2026 Warrior Waypoint: Boca Raton, Fla. Tuesday, February 17 Warrior Waypoint: Port St. Lucie, Fla. Thursday, February 19

MARCH 2026 Chris Paradysz ’83 speaks about his Warrior experience and his professional journey as the keynote for the Legacy Pinning Ceremony.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Legacy ceremony recognizes families for their ESU commitment Legacy families attended the 14th Annual Legacy Pinning Ceremony during Family Weekend 2025. This year’s keynote speaker was Chris Paradysz ’83, a proud member of an ESU Legacy Family and the ESU Foundation Board of Directors. New legacy family members received commemorative pins, celebrating the enduring Warrior tradition passed from one generation to the next.

Warrior Waypoint: Alexandria, Va. Saturday, March 28

JULY 2026 Warrior Waypoint: South Jersey Date to be announced Check esualumni.org for updated information of call the Office of Alumni Engagement at (570) 422-3180.

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East Stroudsburg University Foundation 2024-2025 Annual Report and Honor Roll of Donors Your support in fiscal year 2024-2025 has made a powerful difference

$6,777,442 secured in total gifts and pledges

3,064 donors $4 million

in corporate and foundation support

$1.2 million

in scholarship support 777 scholarship awards to ESU students

Every contribution—big or small— helps create opportunities and shapes student’s lives in lasting ways.

26 new annual and endowed scholarships created

$236,000

in event and athletics sponsorships

$30,000

raised on Athletics Giving Day

In Perspective: The past decade uncovers a steady climb through fundraising to impact ESU FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING: 10-YEAR SNAPSHOT ESU FOUNDATION 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

$6.77M

$6.63M $4.65M

2015–16

$3.58M

$2.87M

$2.57M 2016–17

$5.62M

$5.28M

$3.16M

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2018–19

2019–20

2020–21

2021–22

2022–23

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ENDOWMENT FUNDS MARKET VALUE: A 10-YEAR SNAPSHOT

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$27M

$24.8M

$23.7M $24.6M

$19.9M $18M

$21.9M $19.8M

$18.5M $15.7M 2016

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$9.58M

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1986 The East Stroudsburg University Foundation was founded on December 1, 1986, with Lawrence Naftulin as director.

1988 The 1893 Society is created recognizing alumni and friends who have established an endowment fun and/or included the ESU Foundation in their estate plans.

1994 The Foundation supported various campus improvements, including the renovation of Dansbury Commons and the University Health Center, as well as the acquisition of the Horizon computer system for Kemp Library.

A corporate sponsor program is created, laying the groundwork for a comprehensive partnership with businesses, foundations and organizations.

40 YEARS OF E XC E L L E N C E

1996 A grant provides funds to build the Henry A. Ahnert, Jr. Alumni Center.

As the ESU Foundation celebrates its 40th Anniversary in fiscal year 2025-2026, fundraising milestones of the past provide the momentum needed to secure bright futures for ESU students.

2004 Parent and Alumni Phonathon raises nearly $250,000 during the fall semester.

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2016 50 Years a Warrior fundraising event celebrating Coach Denny Douds raises $130,000 for football program

2019 Scholarship support to ESU students through the ESU Foundation crosses the $1 million mark, sustained and increased for next six consecutive years.

The Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute was dedicated in ESU’s Innovation Center at the culmination of a $150,000 fundraising campaign. The institute houses the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab providing testing services to constituents across the state.

Hughes Field and Somers Field were dedicated at the Creekview Park Complex in Stroudsburg. The ribbon cutting followed a $1.8 million fundraising campaign to provides ESU’s baseball and softball teams with a premier location to practice and compete.

2013 The Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History is dedicated, showcasing over 130 wildlife specimens and serving as educational resources for students and the community.

2018 The campus and surrounding community celebrate the 125th Anniversary of ESU’s founding, reflecting on its long-standing commitment to education. A fundraising event hosted by the ESU Foundation raised $175,000 for student scholarship.

2022 Ribbon cutting held celebrating the complete renovation of the Warriors Football Locker Room, the result of a two-year $860,000 campaign

2023

Retirement Celebration for former ESU President Marcia Welsh, Ph.D., raises $38,000 for student scholarship.

The ESU Foundation achieved a record-breaking $9.58 million in gifts and pledges from over 3,200 donors. This included a historic $4 million bequest from alumna Harriet Hall ’56, marking the largest commitment in the Foundation’s history.

The Foundation received a $40,163.55 grant from the Weiler Family Foundation to support the College of Education Residential Experience at Lenape Hall, fostering inclusive student engagement.

The inaugural celebrations of 14th President Kenneth Long raised funds for student scholarship The ESU Foundation created a Lifetime Giving Society to recognize those whose cumulative gifts have reached $100,000 and above.

Unveiled the Dale and Frances Hughes Foundation Community Health Education and Simulation Center in the DeNike building following a $860,000 fundraising campaign.

Launched Warrior Women Who Give, a women’s giving circle that brings together like-minded ESU alumnae and friends seeking to make an impact

2025 ESU’s Warriors Esports Room dedicated honoring the generosity of donors who supported the project.

The inaugural Athletics Giving Day raised over $30,000 in 24 hours, benefiting ESU’s 22 NCAA Division II varsity sports.

In conjunction with its 40th year of service, the ESU Foundation launches its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, re-committing itself to supporting every Warrior seeking a higher education

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ESU and the Foundation launch Today’s Dream, Tomorrow’s Reality, a $15 million campaign to improve many aspects of campus life and academic programs, including support for the Warren E. ’55 and Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center, athletic facilities and the Fine Arts building.

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Dear Friends, In fiscal year 2024–2025, thousands of alumni and friends— together with our corporate and foundation partners—once again demonstrated extraordinary generosity to the East Stroudsburg University Foundation. Loyal supporters contributed gifts and pledges totaling $6,777,442 between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, a testament to their steadfast commitment to ESU and the success of its students.

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Philanthropy continues to evolve, and we recognize the pressures facing donors today. Economic fluctuations, shifting priorities in charitable giving, and rising costs across the higher-education landscape influence the decisions supporters make. That is why we are especially grateful that so many of you continue to view ESU as a worthy investment—one that empowers students, strengthens our region, and contributes to a more knowledgeable and resilient society.

Within the following pages of your Alumni Herald magazine, you will see the thousands of

alumni, friends, businesses, and organizations who stood with the ESU Foundation last year. You will also discover how we work diligently to steward the resources entrusted to us, honor those who support our mission, and ensure that ESU students have access to the opportunities and experiences that elevate their education.

Among the many highlights this past year, we are proud to share the following milestones for fiscal 2024-2025: $4 million in corporate and foundation support $1.2 million awarded in scholarships to students $150,000 grant to update technology in the Speech and Hearing Center $220,000 grant for tennis court renovations Warrior Esports Room Dedication, recognizing donor contributions Athletics Giving Day, raising $30,000, in one day to support Warrior athletics

Anthony Ruiz, ‘16 Esq. Chair ESU Foundation Board of Directors

While this is just a snapshot of a busy and successful year, we hope it offers a glimpse of the noteworthy work your support helps us achieve. This edition of the Herald also includes a cover story featuring Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ’71, who was a First-Generation student at ESU, and has taken steps through the creation of student scholarships so that others may have the same opportunities in the years to come.

Her story is an inspiration we are honored to share.

Looking ahead, 2025–2026 is especially meaningful as the ESU Foundation celebrates 40 years of support—see our 40-year timeline of success on page 17.

We see tremendous possibilities: initiatives to advance, resources to secure, and even more students whose lives can be transformed through your generosity. Your continued support of the ESU Foundation remains one of the most meaningful investments you can make. Together, we are building futures and strengthening a university that truly matters.

Richard D. Santoro Executive Director ESU Foundation

LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY Named for the founders of East Stroudsburg State Normal School, the Lifetime Giving Society recognizes individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations whose cumulative gifts have reached $100,000 and above.

The George Bible Circle ($1,000,000 to $2,499,999) Anonymous Betty S. Baltz ‘44* Hoeffner Foundation Sandra J. Hoeffner Nancy Montae Imbt Johnson* Jean E. Lobb ‘74* Mattioli Foundation Joseph* and Rose C.* Mattioli Patricia S. Neidorf* R. Sam ‘82 and Linda ‘83 Niedbala PA Department of Education Sanofi Arthur R. ‘62 and Fannie A. ‘62* Schisler Robert J. ‘55* and Peggy A. ‘55* Shields The Seeley Rosenkrans Circle ($500,000 to $999,999) Lester G. ‘39* and Clementine Abeloff John Arslanian* Mildred E. Beers ‘1929* Thomas S.* and Mae Brinton Grey and Linda Carter Roger A. ‘38* and E. Ruth* Dunning ESSA Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation Vera A. ‘35* and Kenneth E.* Hartranft John E. Morgan Foundation, Inc. PA Department of Community & Economic Development PA Department of Human Services

Carol A. Wolf ‘68* The Elwood Kemp Circle ($250,000 to $499,999) Henry A. ‘36* and Marian H.* Ahnert William B. and Barbara Cramer ESU Student Activity Association, Inc. Lura E. Evans* Clare R. Hahn ‘1926* Lois L. Hargreaves* Hughes Foundation, Inc. Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono Josephine L. Madara McArthur* MBNA Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Trudy M. Piatt* Sara M. Rand ‘61* Susan Z. ‘85 and Robert A. Shebelsky Stephen M. and Sharon D. Somers Charles T., II ‘84 M’86 and Teresa M. Taylor The William T. Morris Foundation Jeanne M. Turtzo ‘38* Hiro Yamashita The Albert Knapp Circle ($100,000 to $249,999) A Grateful Alumni ARAMARK Services, Inc. Ben Franklin Technology Partnerships Philip* and Muriel* Berman Randolph B. Best* James L. Borger ‘59 Richard N. ‘60 and Jean M. ‘89 Brewer Frederick S. ‘32* and Marion P. ‘31* Brown Clifford Cramer* Enterprise Mobility Foundation James G. ‘95 and Funmilayo Franklin

Gere B. Fulton ‘60 Deborah L. Gebhardt ‘69 Robert Guile* Harriet D. ‘56 and George D. ‘58* Hall Gary A. ‘77 and Debra G. ‘81 Kessel Bruno S. and Cheryl Klaus Vertie B. Knapp* Wendy H. Koch Douglas S. ‘94 and Melissa A. Leonzi Minerva Lesoine ‘1906* Bill ‘64 and Sandy ‘63 Lewis Frederick L. ‘63 and Elizabeth A. ‘62 Masenheimer R. Bruce Miller, Sr.* Irene Mitchel* Robert M. Moses Deborah Newlin Smith ‘75 Robert C. and Jacqueline Patti

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Pocono Record PPL Electric Utilities Deborah E. Prince Lois B. ‘78 and Richard J. Rawson Michael J. Romano, Jr. ‘74 M’83* Jane E. Huffman* M’07 and Douglas Roscoe Barth Rubin Kevin P. ‘83 and Candace A. ‘81 Ruddy Clifford J. ‘48* and Betty Waas Hayes B. Warner ‘37* Weiler Family Foundation Amy ‘85 and Robert J. Welch Mildred L. Wood ‘42* Hayes B. Warner ’37* Amy ’85 and Robert J. Welch Mildred L. Wood ’42*

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The Chandler Oakes Circle ($2,500,000+) Charles A. ‘69 and Patricia ‘68 McMunn Pennsylvania Department of Health The R. Dale and Frances M. Hughes Foundation

19 Bold: President’s Circle * Deceased + Loyalty Society # Current/Retired/Emeriti Faculty or Staff Member ~ Parent ^ Current Student

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Recognizing individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations that have made gifts of $1,500 or more during fiscal year 2024-2025.

Millennium Circle ($50,000+) Anonymous James G. ‘95 and Funmilayo Franklin Danny H., Jr. ‘05 and Stephanie R. Gale Hoeffner Foundation Sandra J. Hoeffner Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono Charles A. ‘69 and Patricia ‘68 McMunn PA Department of Community & Economic Development Pennsylvania Department of Health Barth Rubin The R. Dale and Frances M. Hughes Foundation Carol A. Wolf ‘68* Hiro Yamashita

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Julia Circle ($10,000 to $49,999) A Grateful Alumni Camelback Resort William B. and Barbara Cramer Enterprise Mobility Foundation Deborah L. Gebhardt ‘69 Ann E. Gladfelter McGinnis ‘82 and Kenton R. McGinnis, Jr. Harriet D. ‘56 and George D. ‘58* Hall Hughes Foundation, Inc. Bryan E. and Colette L. Hughes Steven A. and Patricia C. Janicek Estate of Richard B. Koch Douglas S. ‘94 and Melissa A. Leonzi Niedbala Family Foundation R. Sam ‘82 and Linda ‘83 Niedbala Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Ritchey J. ‘65 M’72 and Roberta A. ‘66 Ricci Walter P., III ‘77 and Nancy G. Rogers Anuradha and Ranjan Sachdev Arthur R. ‘62 and Fannie A. ‘62* Schisler Susan Z. ‘85 and Robert A. Shebelsky Smith & Manor, LLC Stanley F. Tchorz ‘57

Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Jeffrey I. Wilson ‘86 M’92 Randy Yanoshak Founder’s Circle ($5,000 to $9,999) All Sports Enterprises, Inc. Rick and Susan Armitage James A. ‘76 and Tracy Cantafio Cocos Light, Inc Mark Dodel Coach Denny and Judy Douds Joe T. Ferry ‘03 James E. Gilbert Randall R. Hartinger Rosemarie M. Hawkins ‘71 Gary A. ‘77 and Debra G. ‘81 Kessel Greg and Jaclyn ‘12 Kessel Linda D. Koch ‘69 M’71 Stephen S. Kozak ‘14 Brooke K. Langan ‘91 M’96 Lehigh Valley Community Foundation John B. and Cynthia Makar Michael D. ‘97 and Jennifer Mancuso David W. Martin ‘69 Frederick L. ‘63 and Elizabeth A. ‘62 Masenheimer Monroe County Democratic Committee Robert M. Moses Movement and Improvement Uplift Foundation, Inc. Thomas A. Ortenzi Christopher R. ‘83 and Angela Paradysz Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union PPL Foundation Glenn F. ‘69 M’78 and Sue Ann Reibman Michael D. ‘00 and Kerri M. Rhine Jeffrey M. ‘84 and Robin L. ‘84 Robertson Gerard D. Rozea ‘96 M’97 Todd Schmerler Alice Hartinger Shelly ‘04 M’05 Jerome W. Sheska ‘68 M’81 Brandon R. ‘02 Smith

Enjoying the ESU Foundation’s Inaugural President’s Circle Dinner 2024-2025 Leadership Series event are, from left, Kathleen Ortenzi, Charlene Miller, and Clavertis D. Miller. The dinner, held at Olivet at Swiftwater, was the first in a series celebrating donors who support the ESU Foundation on the leadership level.

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Stephen M. and Sharon D. Somers St. Luke’s University Health Network The Lester G. Abeloff Foundation The Penn Stroud Peggy Tregear Craig S. Vondercrone ‘99 Brent I. Voynar ‘95 M’97 Richard D. Vroman ‘67 and Danna Yoder Vroman ‘68 Faith H. Waters and Edward C. Kimes Weiler Family Foundation Leslie L. ‘74 and Pat W. Wilson Eric E. ‘85 and Bonita A. ‘86 Wyatt President’s Circle ($1,500 to $4,999) Anonymous Adams Outdoor Advertising Adventure Explorations, LLC Gregory Altmajer ‘98 Margaret J. Ball and Peter E. Pruim

Thomas A. Barrow ‘62 and Rebecca Swartley-Barrow ‘72 Jennifer L. Barteck ‘92 Stephen P. ‘90 and Karen Baumbach Blake D. and Donna B. Bender James K. Bergen Chuck Bierlein ‘70 Dale A. ‘81 and Kathleen M. ‘82 Blum Donald R. and Dolores B. Bortz Angelo F. Borzio, Jr. ‘95 M’02 Brian K. ‘84 and Karen D. ‘85 Boyd Braveheart Enterprises, LLC Brewskies Beverage Brenda A. Brodt ‘81 David A. Bubak ‘80 Cedric D. ‘87 and In Suk Bullock Elzar, Jr. and Carolyn V. Camper Jeanne C. Chambers ‘73 David A. ‘70 and Bonnie E. ‘72 Childs Sonya K. Cole ‘63 M’74

20 Bold: President’s Circle * Deceased + Loyalty Society # Current/Retired/Emeriti Faculty or Staff Member ~ Parent ^ Current Student

Jorene Jameson ‘69 and James W. Wylie Wendy A. Jankoski ‘82 and Paul Lapinski Jeff Dailey Memorial Foundation John Tym Builders, LLC Eileen P. ‘79 and James G. Kaiser Bob D. Kelly Dawn M. Ketterman-Benner ‘70 Bruno S. and Cheryl Klaus Jeanne M’04 and John Kron Jay D. Kule Joseph F. Lalli Judith A. ‘76 M’86 and James H. Leiding Francine S. ‘65 and Robert H. Lewis Bill ‘63 and Sandy ‘64 Lewis Kenneth and Evelyn Long Loyal Order Moose Lodge #1336 Kenneth E. Maclary Anthony D. ‘82 and Christine D. Mahon David and Valerie Makarsky Marathon Studios Inc Marita’s, LLC Mary-Carol Mason ‘62 Jessica A. Maxwell ‘16 Helen P. Mcentire ‘23 William R. McFadden ‘81 Kathryn A. McLaughlin Waltz ‘70 Marguerita A. McLaughlinSchlink ‘94 Peter McQuaid Gregory J. and Elizabeth S. Menio Phyllis M. Milder Clavertis D. and Charlene Miller Stephen C. ‘93 and Susan Miller Maury J. Molin ‘76 Richard D. ‘93 and Jennifer L. Morgan Beth Moses and John DeVivo Mount Airy Casino Resort James E. and Constance G. Moyer Frank T. ‘75 and Doreen Newby Anibal A. Nieves Northeast Site Contractors O.A. Cramer Fund Jerry and Hedy Orodenker Victoria O’Rourke Kathleen A. Ortenzi

George D. ‘89 and Kathryn Pahls Pennsylvania Career Link of Monroe County Jeannette M. and Carl J. Pergam Tom A. Petro ‘72 and Ann HayesPetro Phi Sig Pocono Area Alumni Association Pocono Lions Club Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® Renee A. ‘89 and John M. Pope Mary Frances Postupack M’93 PPL Electric Utilities Deborah E. Prince G. James Purdy ‘68* and Mary Purdy Matthew J. Rapa ‘05 Lois B. ‘78 and Richard J. Rawson REPS VR Robert M. Richey ‘73 Anthony V. Ruiz ‘16 and Michelle Zazzero-Ruiz ‘16 David M. ‘81 and Janet G. Sanko Sanofi Richard D. and Katherine D. M’22 Santoro Sarah Street Grill Judith B. ‘81 and Paul G. Schilling Paul and Judy Schuchman Stanley D. Scioscia ‘75 Justin C. ‘07 M’08 and Amber Scott Angelo R., Sr. and Suzanne Senese Michael Sharp Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort Gregory E. ‘80 M’93 and Lauretta A. ‘81 Shoemaker Elaine M. Shuey and George Munn Ski Shawnee, Inc. Beth R. and John Sockman Santiago Solis Louise C. Solliday ‘74 Shelley A. Speirs ‘92 and Gayland Aston ‘94 M’01 Michael E. ‘76 and Connie Stambaugh Adam S. ‘00 M’02 and Erin Stauffer Carol D. Stem

George C. ‘66 and Ida Stockman Carol A. Stokes ‘73 Stroudsmoor Country Inn Harold G., II ‘78 and Kathryn A. Strunk David A. Super ‘80 and Ann Rapoch Super Warrior Bar and Grill Teddy’s Tavern, Inc. Matthew Thanakit John R. ‘69 M’73 and Pamela J. ‘70 Thatcher The William T. Morris Foundation Doreen M. Tobin Patty J. Tonkin Gregory M. Tymon ‘93 M’95 M’01 Ellen M. Walker Wealth Architects, LLC Nancy L. Weaver ‘74 M’78 Jeffrey and Audrey Weber Marcia G. Welsh and Louis Terracio Robert H. ‘75 and Julieann Willever Charles P. Wolbers ‘73 Rory J. ‘84 and Diane E. Yanchek Michelle M. ‘02 and Scott M. Yurko Cem Zeytinoglu

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Donald Conklin and Kimberly Conklin Crayola, LLC Robert C. and Jane L. Dailey Chester W. Dalgewicz ‘67 M’74 Douglas L. Dalrymple DeFrancesco Management Corporation Linda L. DeRenzis-Sutton John D. ‘79 and Sandra M. M’96 Detzi MaryEllen ‘80 and Kevin J. Dickey Nicholas A. DiGregory ‘76 Kathy B. ‘70 and Lawrence Dildine Patrick J. ‘77 and Cathy Diskin Dr. Anthony L. ‘76 and Ellen S. Drago ESSA Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation ESSA Bank & Trust ESU APSCUF Pamela M. Evans ‘78 M’85 Dolores S. Faust ‘66 M’69 George R. ‘83 and Jacqueline Fields Finola’s Irish Pub Sean A. Frazier ‘11 Fulton Bank, N.A. GAK Construction Alfredo E. ‘03 and Jennifer Garcia Kristina L. Garzio ‘04 Nicholas J. and Jeanette F. Gentile Deborah Grace Thomas J. Grayuski ‘84 Greater Pocono Section NCNW, Inc. Nancy Jo Greenawalt John C., Jr. and Marlou Gregory Edward H. Griffin ‘03 Jerry A. Gruber ‘69 Anthony J. Guarino ‘19 John N. ‘70 and Nancy M. ‘82 Harner John K. ‘74 and Irene Helgesen Highmark Blue Shield Gail A. Huggins Lorna J. Hunter Steven C. ‘96 and Jennifer L. M’98 Hynes

21 Bold: President’s Circle * Deceased + Loyalty Society # Current/Retired/Emeriti Faculty or Staff Member ~ Parent ^ Current Student

E A ST ST R O U D S B U R G U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N

S TAT E M E N T O F F I N A N C I A L P OS I T I O N

S TAT E M E N T O F ACT I V I T I E S

For Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

For Year Ended June 30, 2025

ASSETS

REVENUES

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

1,323,080

Gifts and Grants

$

5,281,921

Pledges Receivable

$

1,280,580

Service Revenue

$

1,225,352

Grants Receivable

$

2,020,000

Advancement Support

$

407,597

Investments, at Fair Value

$

39,953,963

Investment Return, Net

$

4,143,412

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets

$

48,955

Royalty Income

$

10,100

Furniture and Equipment, Net

$

—

Accounts Receivable – Affiliate

$

—

Changes in Value of Split Interest Agreements

$

(15,400)

Total Assets

$

44,626,578

Total Support Services

$ 11,052,982

LIABILITIES

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EXPENSES

Accounts Payable – Affiliate

$

2,572,747

Program Services

Accounts Payable – Other

$

116,389

Student Scholarships

$

1,252,057

Note(s) Payable

$

—

Split Interest Annuity Agreements

$

214,618

University Services/ Academic Programs

$

3,287,495

Total Liabilities

$

2,903,754

Department Services

$

434,465

Total Program Services

$

4,974,017

NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions

$

9,109,840

Support Services

With Donor Restrictions

$

32,612,984

Foundation Administration

$

1,365,047

Total Net Assets

$

41,722,824

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$

44,626,578

Fundraising

$

789,974

Total Support Services

$

2,155,021

Total Expenses

$

7,129,038

Changes in Net Assets

$

3,923,944

The Foundation’s financial statements undergo an annual audit, which is conducted by Clifton Larson Allen. LLP (CLA). They audited the financial statements for the years ended on June 30, 2025, and 2024, which are presented in conformity with GAAP, and they expressed an unqualified opinion on their financial statements. A copy of the full statements is available upon request.

SOURCE OF FOUNDATION REVENUE 4%

2%

11% 5% 53% 48%

60%

21%

37% 29%

■ Gifts and

Grants

■ Investment

Return, Net

■ Service

Revenue

■ Advancement

Support

DISBURSEMENT SUPPORT

Amounts include soft credit.

WHERE DID DONORS INVEST?

46%

7% 18%

■ University

Services/ Academic Programs $3,287,495

■ Student

Scholarships $1,252,057

■ Foundation

Administration $1,365,047

■ Alumni $1,400,101

■ Friends/Family of Alumni $360,382

11%

19%

■ Parents/Students (Current/Former) $73,538)

■ Faculty/Staff (Retired/ Current/Former/ Emeriti) $134,858

■ Business/ Corporation Foundation/Other $4,041,606 ■ Estate $766,957

6%

1%

14% 7%

29% ■ Fundraising

$789,974

29%

■ Department

14%

Services $434,465

Includes all gifts and pledges.

■ Scholarships $947,518

■ Research $2,000,000

■ Athletics $464,469

■ Unrestricted $922,829

■ Facilities/ Equipment $1,998,923 ■ Academics $443,703

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11% 14%

WHO INVESTED IN THE ESU FOUNDATION?

Value on June 30 of the listed year.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF 2024–2025 September 2024 Grant provides clinic technology upgrades A $150,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development, enabled ESU to upgrade the university’s Speech and Hearing Center. The funding, which was secured by the work of Rep. Maureen Madden, facilitated the acquisition of a new VALT Video Observation and Recording System and ClinicNote, a cloud-based, HIPAA-compliant electronic medical records platform.

The Speech and Hearing Center, operational for 50 years through ESU’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, provides free services to more than 300 clients annually, including assessments and treatments for communication and swallowing impairments.

December 2024 and April 2025 Student Gratitude Program grows in second year Snowflakes of Thanks in December 2024 and Thank A Donor Day in April 2025 captured student’s attention as the ESU Foundation’s Student Gratitude Program expanded, showcasing the impact of private giving.

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October 2024 President, Foundation connect with donors on the sideline Warriors Football provides a spirited backdrop to welcome ESU Foundation leadership donors and corporate partners to the President’s Tent prior to the game.

February 2025 Warrior Esports Room Dedicated East Stroudsburg University’s Warrior Esports Room was dedicated on February 11, 2025, recognizing the generous contributions of Alfredo E. ’03 and Jennifer Garcia, as well as a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which made the project possible.

Located in the Mattioli Recreation Center, the Warrior Esports Room bridges the gap between academics and recreation, providing students with an innovative space for hands-on learning in technology-driven fields.

Follow the QR code to see photos of the event.

SPOTLIGHT

May 2025

SPOTLIGHT, the ESU Foundation’s 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner, was held at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn on April 2, 2025. Presented by the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union, the dinner brought together more than 300 donors and students to celebrate the life-changing impact of scholarships.

Grant provides booster to revitalize, expand tennis courts

Follow the QR code to experience SPOTLIGHT, the 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner.

ESU’s Wolbers Tennis Courts were revitalized, along with the addition of three new courts, thanks to a $200,000 Tennis Venue Services grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and an additional $20,000 contributed by USTA Middle States. The grant funds, totaling $220,000, enabled the renovation of the Wolbers Tennis Courts, which are the home of ESU’s women’s tennis team.

24-hour campaign results in success for Warriors Athletics programs

Registration, sponsorship support benefits affinity programs

More than $30,000 in gifts of support for ESU’s Athletics programs were received during the first-ever Athletics Giving Day on April 9, 2025. The collaborative effort between the ESU Foundation and Department of Athletics lasted 24 hours and garnered over 300 supporters, including alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the university.

The ESU Foundation provided registration and sponsorship support to multiple affinity fundraising events generating more than $128,000 for various programs. These events include golf outings for athletics programs, the College of Business Management golf outing, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

The evening featured a panel discussion with student scholarship recipients and donors, each sharing their compelling, personal stories of giving and receiving financial support.

Athletics Giving Day was created to highlight the importance of athletics at ESU and to provide student-athletes with the resources they need to thrive.

The initiative focused on engaging the university community and emphasizing the role athletics plays in promoting leadership, discipline, teamwork and school spirit.

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SCHOLARSHIP REPORT 2024–2025 Scholarships help students unlock their full potential without the stress of tuition costs. Whether it’s supporting a specific academic program, extracurricular passions, or honoring a loved one, scholarship support makes a lasting impact.

In fiscal year 2024–2025, the ESU Foundation awarded

$1,252,055.83 in scholarship support to ESU students

Surpassing $1 million in scholarship support for the sixth consecutive year Providing 777 annual and endowed scholarship awards to students

UP

The Impact Adds Over the past decade, your support of student scholarship nears the $10 million mark.

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Scholarships Awarded

666

676

674

688

734

778

777

564

569

574

$725K

$742K

$780K

$944K

$1.01M

$1.04M

$1.05M

$1.12M

$1.22M

$1.25M

2015/2016

2016/2017

2017/2018

2018/2019

2019/2020

2020/2021

2021/2022

2022/2023

2023/2024

2024/2025

$9,873,041

ANNUAL & ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN 10 YEARS

You recognized the NEED. You made an IMPACT. In fiscal year 2024-2025, the following Annual and Endowed scholarships were established:

new annual scholarships

11

new endowed scholarships

Beta Pentaton Annual Scholarship

Gale Family Endowed Scholarship

Colonel George R. Fields ‘83 Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Ann Gladfelter McGinnis ‘82 Women’s Volleyball Endowed Scholarship

ESU Music Annual Scholarship Gale Family Annual Scholarship

Dr. Marsha Grant-Ford ‘75 Athletic Training Endowed Scholarship

Gentile Family Football Meal Plan Annual Scholarship

Omega Psi Phi Movement and Improvement Alpha Eta Chapter Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Bruce L. Haase Meal Plan Annual Scholarship

Dr. Angelo and Mrs. Kathleen Ortenzi Women’s Basketball Endowed Scholarship

Stephen S. Kozak Undergraduate Achievement in Mathematics Annual Scholarship Beth Herman Moses Nursing Annual Scholarship Rivers Family Football Annual Scholarship Sachdev Family Annual Scholarship for Early Childhood Education Sachdev Family Early Childhood Education Meal Plan Annual Scholarship Ron Vitkun Family Football Annual Scholarship Vondercrone Family Annual Scholarship Dr. Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Annual Scholarship Warrior Women Who Give Annual Scholarship

Roberta “Bobbi” Ricci ‘66 Physical Education and Health Education Endowed Scholarship Dr. Gerard D. Rozea ‘96 M’97 ATEP Endowed Scholarship Stanley ‘57 and Rosemarie Tchorz Biotechnology Endowed Scholarship Gavin S. Vondercrone Endowed Scholarship Dr. Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Endowed Scholarship Judith Cioffi Yamashita ‘65 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

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Together, we empower the next generation of leaders.

Anthony Voto, Class of 2027

Ana Laska, Class of 2027

Dr. Richard and Mrs. Jean DeSchriver Track & Field Annual Scholarship

Thomas S. and Mae S. Brinton Endowed Scholarship

Barry S. Krammes ‘04 Annual Scholarship

John Parkinson ESU Mathematics Annual Scholarship

Richard & Claire Hahn Endowed Scholarship

Maury Molin ‘76 Men’s Track Annual Scholarship Peter Nevins ‘84 Endowed Scholarship for Cross-Country, Track & Field Anthony Voto is a sport management major and member of the Men’s Track & Field Team. He credits his role as a student-athlete as the driving force behind his college journey. “Being a studentathlete is the reason I’m in school,” Anthony shares. “Track has pushed me to become a better athlete, student, and person overall.

It’s made my college experience exponentially better and helped me build lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.”

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To Anthony, wearing the Warrior jersey is about more than just athletics—it’s a symbol of pride and purpose. “Wearing ‘ESU’ across my chest is a statement. It’s not just the name of my college—ESU is my family,” he says. “Wearing that singlet means competing to the best of my ability and upholding the values behind the logo.”

Anthony has received several scholarships through the ESU Foundation, including the Maury Molin ’76 Men’s Track Scholarship, the Dr. DeSchriver Track and Field Scholarship, the Barry Krammes Scholarship, the Peter Nevins Scholarship, and the Track GIA Men award. “My scholarship donors have helped me not only financially, which I deeply appreciate, but emotionally as well,” he says. “Knowing I have a support system outside of my team and family means the world.” After having the opportunity to meet donor Maury Molin, Anthony adds, “To all of my donors— thank you for believing in me and going out of your way to support athletes like me. Your generosity doesn’t go unnoticed, and I appreciate it beyond belief.”

Ana Laska’s journey to ESU was unique and full of challenges.

Born in Ukraine and having spent her early months in Spain before moving back to Ukraine and then the United States at age seven, Ana’s family navigated the complexities of the American college system together. “My parents didn’t know how the American higher education system worked or what set one college apart from another,” she explains. “I’m thankful for all their support—my dad toured colleges with me, and my mom helped me research to find the best fit financially, distance-wise, and program-wise.”

Ana’s passion for math and desire to make a positive impact on students’ lives led her to pursue math education at ESU. She appreciates the university’s small size, strong education program, and closeness to family. “I get to be independent but can go home whenever I want,” she says. As a first-generation college student and scholarship recipient, Ana feels a deep sense of purpose.

“Being first gen means more than earning a degree—it’s about carrying my family’s hopes forward and honoring the sacrifices they made.”

Thanks to her scholarships, Ana has fully embraced campus life, serving as treasurer of the Math Club and participating in the Catholics Club and Writing Studio. “These experiences have helped me make some of my best friends and feel connected to campus.”

Looking ahead, she hopes to teach math and maybe pursue a Master’s degree. Reflecting on her growth, Ana shares, “ESU is a very welcoming environment with something for everyone. I’ve learned not to be afraid to talk to people—stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great experiences.”

Written by Sara Karnish

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The 1893 Society recognizes the generosity of alumni and friends who have remembered the ESU Foundation in their estate plans.

Membership to The 1893 Society is also open to individuals who have established an endowment fund at the ESU Foundation and/ or named the Foundation as a beneficiary in their estate plans, such as a will, living trust, life insurance policy, retirement account, donor-advised fund or charitable trust.

Anonymous (2) A Grateful Alumni Jennifer M. Ahrens ‘94 Neil N. ‘96 and Gladys Baksh Mary Sue ‘60 M’69 Louis A. Balducci James ‘05 and Kathryn Barchiesi Florence L. (Peachy) Barkman Karen ‘95 and Kerry R. Beetel Eli and Christine Berman James L. Borger ‘59 Donald R. and Dolores B. Bortz Jack G. Bowers Richard N. ‘60 and Jean M. ‘89 Brewer Elliot H. and Victoria E. Brown Robert P. Brunet Jone J. Bush Lynn P. Bush* Jeanne C. Chambers ‘73 Jack P. ‘67* and Anne V. Childs Darell T. and Cindy Covington William B. and Barbara Cramer Patricia M. and David W.* Crotty Roger L. DeLarco ‘80 Gertrude Q. ‘70 and Bruce A.* Denlinger Gypsy M. Denzine Linda L. DeRenzis-Sutton Jean M. DeSchriver ‘74 Roseann Dillman Stephanie L. Doherty ‘85 Ann R. Edinger ‘73 Judy Edwards Karen M. ‘79 and Joseph El-Chaar William C. Eves ‘71

Sue C. Falvello ‘60 J. David and Hinda Farmer Dolores S. Faust ‘66 M’69 James G. ‘95 and Funmilayo Franklin Barbara A. and James P. ‘52* Frawley Gere B. Fulton ‘60 Danny H., Jr. ‘05 and Stephanie R. Gale Daisy M. and Robert Gallagher John R. Gantz ‘63 Kristina L. Garzio ‘04 Deborah L. Gebhardt ‘69 Gregory E. and Sharon Gilbert James E. and Betty B.* Gilbert Ann E. Gladfelter McGinnis ‘82 and Kenton R. McGinnis, Jr. Julie and Michael Glavin Marge E. ‘59 and Donald L. ‘56* Griffith David A. ‘76 M’84 and Moira A. ‘77 Hair Harriet D. ‘56 and George D. ‘58* Hall Harrison G. and Dolores M. Hartman Noretta Herman ‘59 Frank V. Hermann ‘53 Angela J. Herrlinger ‘92 M’98 Joseph C., Jr. ‘63 and Joanne P. ‘64 Heverin Sandra Hoeffner James A. Hulihan ‘69 Jorene Jameson ‘69 and James W. Wylie Wendy A. Jankoski ‘82 and Paul Lapinski Russell F. ‘80 and Christine Jones Stephen and Gail Kalman

Robert A. ‘58 * and Anne E. Kearn Bob ‘71 and Sandy Kelley Martha S. Kellow Gary A. ‘77 and Debra G. ‘81 Kessel Bruno S. and Cheryl Klaus Linda D. Koch ‘69 M’71 Richard B. ‘69* and Wendy H. Koch Robert D. Kreidler Constance R. Krick ‘60 M’65 Jay D. Kule Hank C. Kunkel ‘73 Jeffrey J. Land ‘79 Douglas C. and Sharon G. Lane Brooke K. ‘91 M’96 Langan Harry F. and Jeannie M. Lee Judith A. ‘76 M’86 and James H. Leiding Helen F. ‘50* and Wellington* Lester Marcus S. ‘95 Lingenfelter Susan C. (Brink) Longo’72 M’87 Kenneth E. Maclary Hussain G. Malik Michael D. ‘97 and Jennifer Mancuso Susan F. and Donald R. Mancuso Randy S. ‘78 and Valerie A. ‘79 Maugle Kathryn A. McLaughlin Waltz ‘70 William “Bing” McNulty ‘62* Susan Mendenhall ‘96 Ronald J. Meyers Jessica Miccio Phyllis M. Milder

Robert B., Jr. and Laurie Miller Maury J. Molin ‘76 Frank M. Montano ‘69 Beth Moses and John DeVivo Robert M. Moses William W. Moyer ‘61 Clarence J.* and Elizabeth Murphy Michael B. Murphy ‘93 M’96 and Marni F. Freeman-Murphy ‘93 Deborah Newlin Smith ‘75 R. Sam ‘82 and Linda L. ‘83 Niedbala Sandra O’Neil-Seiler ‘57 Patricia A. Ori ‘61 Jerry and Hedy Orodenker Kathleen A. Ortenzi Thomas A. Ortenzi Robert S. ‘70 and Cyndi Ott Jeannette M. and Carl J. Pergam Nancy Pullo Deborah A. Raykovitz ‘75 Joseph Reilly Michael D. ‘00 and Kerri M. Rhine Ritchey J. ‘65 M’72 and Roberta A. ‘66 Ricci James C., III and Susan D. Roberts Jeffrey M. ‘84 and Robin L. ‘84 Robertson Jane E. Huffman* M’07 and Douglas Roscoe Gerard D. ‘96 M’97 and Laurie Rozea Kevin P. ‘83 and Candace A. ‘81 Ruddy Sandra L. and Ernest E.* Rydell Larry M. ‘58 M’64* and Barbara Rymon

Robert M. ‘65* and Elizabeth Ann Sabol Darleen Schaare-Schott ‘63* Arthur R. ‘62 and Fannie A. ‘62* Schisler Robert C. Serfass ‘62 Niandong Shi and Youjun Yang Elaine M. Shuey and George Munn W. George Shultz ‘74 and Cynthia Masenheimer Shultz ‘74 Scott Simonds ‘90 and Patricia Fonzi Barry E. ‘62* and Norma Slemmer Patricia S. and John W. Smeaton Grace Smith Louise C. Solliday ‘74 Stephen M. and Sharon D. Somers Richard A. Staneski Ray J. Starner ‘69 Adam S. ‘00 M’02 and Erin Stauffer Margaret L. Stish ‘64 M’67

Judith L. ‘75 and John M. ‘73 Stivala Charles T., II ‘84 M’86 and Teresa M. Taylor Martha M. ‘65 and Ronald M. Tirpak Stanley Tchorz ‘57 Doreen M. Tobin Donald L. Tshudy Craig S. Vondercrone ‘99 Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais ‘71 Ellen M. and William D.* Walker Faith H. Waters and Edward C. Kimes Jeffrey and Audrey Weber Amy ‘85 and Robert J. Welch Robert H. ‘75 and Julieann Willever Carol A. Wolf ‘68* Eric E. ‘85 and Bonita A. ‘86 Wyatt Hiro Yamashita Rory J. ‘84 and Diane E. Yanchek Richard A. ‘60 and Sandra L. ‘60 Zimmer

Members of The 1893 Society enjoyed a private reception held at the President’s Residence, One College Circle, on Sept. 12, 2025. Pictured are 1893 Society Members Audrey and Jeffrey Weber.

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The 1893 Society grew by 11 members in fiscal year 2024-2025, bringing membership to more than 150 alumni and friends who will leave a lasting legacy for generations of Warriors to come.

Photo by Susie Forrester

29 Bold: President’s Circle * Deceased + Loyalty Society # Current/Retired/Emeriti Faculty or Staff Member ~ Parent ^ Current Student

B U S I N E S S E S A N D O R GA N I Z AT I O N S H O N O R R O L L Recogizing all businesses and organizations who have made a contribution during fiscal year 2024-2025.

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3 Step Sports, LLC 3Click Promotions 4 H Second Venture, LLC 8 Eleven, Inc. 84 Lumber A & N Contractors, Inc. A. Borzio Contracting Adams Outdoor Advertising Adobe Inc. Matching Gifts Adventure Explorations, LLC AG Aegis Company, Inc. Air Products Matching Gifts Aliza, Inc. All Sports Enterprises, Inc. American Online Giving Foundation, Inc. APSCUF Aquagy Watersolv, Inc. Ayala Family Balfurd, Inc. Baltz Enterprises, LLC Barley Creek Brewing Company Baseball U Pocono Opus Financial Partners BDCD, Inc Big Screen Escapes Big Wheel Roller Skating Center Bix Enterprises, LLC Black Maxx Enterprises, LLC Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Bove Family Chiropractic, Inc. Braveheart Enterprises, LLC Brewskies Beverage Brewskies Beverage II, Inc. Brick High School Lady Dragons Basketball Parents Club Bright Funds Foundation Burgers & Company aka Alaska Pete’s Grill Burke Enterprises C&M Flower Growers, Inc. Camelback Resorts Canfield’s Pet and Farm Charities Aid Foundation America Christian Faith Fellowship Church Cluck University Chicken Cocos Light, Inc. Committee to Elect Judge Jamie Levy Community Bank Country Trails Brewing Co., LLC Crayola, LLC Crossley’s Landscaping, LLC Curby 3 Style Wrestling CyberGrants DAFgiving360

Dalton Lumber and Supply Co. Inc. DAM Construction, LLC David Lansdowne Insurance Agency DB Hart Hospitality Consulting, LLC DeFrancesco Management Corporation Deloitte & Touche Foundation Derailed Tap House Corporation Desaki Restaurant DP Lawncare Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC East Coast Softball, LLC East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg University Foundation, Inc. Eastern PA Down’s Syndrome Center Easton Auto Body EBC Printing & Signs ECTB Emerald Advisers, LLC Enterprise Mobility Foundation Epic Sound Djs EPS - Environmental Plumbing Solutions Ernst & Young, LLP ESSA Bank & Trust Charitable Foundation ESSA Bank, a division of CNB Bank Estate of Carol Wolf Estate of Margaret A. Rosa ESU APSCUF ESU Physical Education Teacher Education Department ESU Student Activity Association, Inc. Faith To Faith Ministries Family Promise of the Poconos, Inc. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Finola’s Irish Pub Flutter - Do More Food Runner, Inc. Founders Services Corp.

Friends of Kyle Mullins Fruit-A-Bowls on Crystal Street, LLC Fulton Bank, N.A. GAK Construction GEICO Philanthropic Foundation Givinga Foundation GoFundMe Certified Charity Campaigns Goldberg’s Original Bagels, LLC Great Wolf Lodge Greater Pocono Section NCNW, Inc. GroverNOW GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management

Guardian Tech Partners Hairquarters, Inc. Highmark Blue Shield Hoeffner Foundation Home Instead Hoop Group Elite, Inc. HTW Sales, LLC Hughes Foundation, Inc. Hughes Nicholls and O’Hara Hundley McGovern Wealth Management Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley Hybrid Athletic Training, LLC Improved Pool Service Infinity Real Estate-Nick Beisker Insight Physical Therapy, Inc. Jackie’s Women’s Transitional Home Janet Jackson for Judge Jeff Dailey Memorial Foundation Jen Petteys Softball/Baseball Hitting Instructor Jimmy’s Ice Cream JM Uliana & Associates, LLC JMPM, Inc. John P. Bisco Associates John Tym Builders, LLC John W. Kerns Accounting and Tax Preparation Johnson & Johnson Foundation Johnson Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Matching Gifts K & M Party Bouncers Kohl Building Products Koppy’s Propane, Inc. Kramer Sheds Kris Window Tint & Car Audio Labor of Love USA Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono Liberty Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC Lindsay O. Albert, EA, Tax and Accounting Lions Club of Tannersville Little Brothers Enterprises, LLC Living Sport Long Island Crush Fastpitch, Inc. Long Lake Marina Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home Loyal Order Moose Lodge #1336 Mainland Flooring Manhattan Club Timeshare Association, Inc. Marathon Studios, Inc. Mariner’s Arcade, LLC

Marita’s, LLC Martin’s Potato Chips, Inc. MassMutual Greater Philadelphia Matador Cigars Mauch Chunk Trust Company Merck Partnership for Giving Matching Gifts Mesko Glass Company, Inc. MetLife Foundation Matching Gifts Metropolitan Marine Transportation, Inc. Middle Smithfield Township Miller Builders’ Supply Co., Inc. Monroe County Bar Foundation Monroe County Democratic Committee Monroe County Habitat For Humanity, Inc. MORE Modern Real Estate Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Mount Airy Casino Resort Mountain Valley Orthopedics, P.C. Mountain View Vineyard, Inc. Movement and Improvement Uplift Foundation, Inc. MTG Services, Inc. MVP360 Management, LLC National Philanthropic Trust Nature’s Technology Herb Bar & Shoppe New Milford Hardware, Inc. New York Life Foundation Matching Gifts Newberry’s Yard of Ale Niedbala Family Foundation North East Industries North Hunterdon Wrestling Club Northeast Site Contractors Northgate Vacuum Nowakowski Life, LLC Nutritional Healing NYC Street Grill O.A. Cramer Fund One Way, Inc Ossco Group P.D.O. Inc., dba Flood’s P5 Vision Soccer, LLC PA Batbusters PA Department of Community & Economic Development Palumbo’s Pizza Pennsylvania Career Link of Monroe County Pennsylvania Department of Health Pennsylvania State Employee Combined Appeal continued on page 31

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Skytop Lodge Corporation Smart Way America Realty Smiler’s Grill and Bar Smith & Manor, LLC Southside Seafood Sparkle Car Wash Sponsor Helper, LLC St. Luke’s University Health Network State Farm Dan Albert Steel String Painting Stone, Cyphers, DeAngelo & Hornberger, LLP Strato, Inc. Stroudsburg Pizzeria and Restaurant Inc. Stroudsburg Wrestling Club Stroudsmoor Country Inn Suffolk County Correction Officers Association Summit Exteriors Susquehanna Valley Sports, Inc. Sweet Creams Cafe Talon Restaurants, LLC dba Wing Stop TAMY Enterprises LLC DBA Warrior Bar and Grill Tanium Teddy’s Tavern, Inc. Tempesta Driving School Inc. The Apex Wrestling School The Cure Cafe The Dress, LLC

The French Manor Inn & Spa The JH & DM Renhaw Trust The Lester G. Abeloff Foundation The Penn Stroud The R. Dale and Frances M. Hughes Foundation The Somers Charity Fund The William T. Morris Foundation The Winners Only Group Three If By Air, Inc. Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Foundation Tiger Schulmann’s Englewood Trackside Station Grill & Bar UK Online Giving Foundation United States Tennis Association Middle States United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley, Inc. Vagabond Charities, Inc. Various Donors - Proceeds to Benefit Fundraisers VC Land Venom Girls WC Verified Elite Training Systems, LLC Walsh Company WBRE/WYOU Wealth Architects, LLC Weiler Family Foundation Werner Woodloch Resort Properties Your Pastry Pal, LLC

ALUMNI HONOR ROLL Recognizing all alumni by class year who have made a contribution in fiscal year 2024-2025.

Class of 1946 Ruth C. Devlin+ Class of 1952 Bertha Lake Entwisle+ Class of 1953 Dorothy Halliday Puglisi+ Frank V. Hermann+ Class of 1954 Shirley Blankenship Eileen Richmond Karpe+ Linford A. Werkheiser+ Pauline E. Werkheiser+ Class of 1955 Allyn Bartholomay+ Michael P. Soltys Joyce P. Whinery+ Class of 1956 Angela B. Cobb

Joan P. Farrar Harriet D. Hall+ Harriette Howitt Class of 1957 Edward F. Brewer, Jr. Clara T. Petrosky+ Frank A. Herting+ Shirley A. Neas Merring*+ Sandra O’Neil-Seiler+ Stanley F. Tchorz Class of 1958 Nancy B. Bendigo+ Melba Jean Laird Jeannette A. Leshko+ Helen S. Linn E. Nadine Miller+ Helen J. Stewart Russell Roper Diane Robinson Savino

Roy G. Snyder+ Faye D. Soderberg+ Barbara W. Talmage+ William R. Thomas Mark N. Walp+ Carl N. Weigner Class of 1959 Gwendlyn J. Armitage+ Kenneth A. Bozzelli+ Elaine F. Hutchinson+ Dale G. Johnson M’70+ Gerald D. Keyser+ Nancy L. Masulis+ Robert M. Mecca+ John H. Rhen+ Marie A. Rissmiller Priscilla A. Wentz+ Class of 1960 Anonymous

Joan (Schorr) Alt Mary Sue Balducci M’69# William J. Blewett, Jr.+ Margaret S. Bonser+ Sylvia D. Cote Joanne M. Doyle Joan K. Faunce+ Eugene E. Fritz John B. Kleinle Mary F. Koopman Rachael D. Long Albert M. Parker+ Patricia S. Silcox+ Richard A. Zimmer+ Sandra L. Zimmer+ Class of 1961 Anonymous+ Sterling R. Brown M’64+

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Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Perryman Keglovits Foundation Phi Sig Pocono Area Alumni Association Philly Pretzel Factory Physical Therapy Associates of NE PA Inc. Pinnacle Investigations Pleasant Valley School District Rita’s Water Ice of Schnecksville PNC Bank PNC Foundation Matching Gift Program Pocono Airbnb Management, LLC Pocono Bagels Two Pocono Beer Pocono International Raceway Pocono Lions Club Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau Power Athletics PPL Electric Utilities PPL Foundation Pub 447 Push Construction Site Prep Specialist, Inc. Quaker Houghton Matching Gifts Rambo Wrestling Club Rapa Law Office, P.C. Raymond James Charitable Reilly Associates

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Class of 1962 Thomas A. Barrow+ Joseph K. Billger+ Judith Casola Roeder+ Faye A. Chepulis+ Gail L. Hamwi Joseph Lenio+ Diana Martlew M’73+ Elizabeth A. Masenheimer+ Mary Carol Mason+ Joy L. Mayer+ William “Bing” McNulty* Karin E. Michael+ Joseph C. Petraglia+ William R. Race+ Arthur R. Schisler+ Laura Lynn Walton+ N. James Wilde+~ Cornelia R. Zanetti Class of 1963 Philip Allegrante+ Richard Altemose M’68 Gwendolyn E. Atwell+ Sandra A. Barrow~ David F. Bauer+ Sonya K. Cole M’74+ Gerald H. Cosover M’67+ Edward J. Curvey+ Gail H. Davis+ G. Jeff Frantz+ Mary B. Gunn+ Rita Herber+ Wayne A. Howell+ Judith R. Hunt+ John A. Jacobi M’70 Carl F. Krein+ Eleanor P. Laubner~ William J. Lewis+ Frederick L. Masenheimer+ Willard R. Peifley, Jr.+ Jack S. Pencek+ Bonnie M. Rissmiller+ Irwin F. Rissmiller, Jr.+ Sandra L. Truax Rospigliosi+

John Semian, Jr.+ J. David Sine+ Eugene R. Slaski+ Jane M. Varcoe+ Janet T. Wilde+~ Barry W. Wray Harry T. Zechman+ Roberta E. Zechman+ Class of 1964 Constance S. Altemose M’69 Robert A. Buzzard M’73+ Claire K. Catherwood+ Harold L. Daner M’67+ Maureen E. Farr+ Gerard Forrester, Sr.+ Frank H. Foulkes Janie E. Fry+ Brian C. Harris+ Carol A. Hayes+ Ronald J. Hayes M’71+ Dorothy Hessinger Frank Hessinger June Jones Timothy Kanavy* Sandra F. Lewis+ Charles J. Morton M’66+~ Edwin A. Neumann+ Diane S. Pencek+ Joan C. Ross Harold W. Ruhl M’66 Susan J. Ruhl Robert H. Seeling+ Byron D. Speidel Marsden Urmanec M’69+ Anne M. Valentine+ Class of 1965 Anonymous (2) Ann Marie Argiro Elaine H. Bednarcik Richard E. Bednarcik George R. Bennyhoff+ Carole L. Chisdak Elaine B. DeLuca+ Irvin N. Eberhart Sue H. Eberhart Barbara L. Esposito M’65+ Sandra Forrester+ Erica G. Gassen M’70 Carol A. Lane M’72+ Ralph C. Lennon+ Francine S. Lewis+ John J. Luchansky+~ Bernice L. Mann-Farris+ John K. Masters M’65 J. Briggs McAndrews Linda J. Michael+~ Sandra C. Miller

Claudia Naismith Richard F. Patton+ Ritchey J. Ricci M’72 William Santore, Jr.+ Marjorie J. Viola+ Thomas G. Washburn M’65 M’69 Joyce B. Zervanos Class of 1966 Lester Bailey+ Darryl A. Chambers+ Joyce B. Cochrane Gary W. Curnow+ Lester G. Damron+ Joan A. DeTuccio+ Wheldon J. Farleigh+ Dolores S. Faust M’69+ Gretchen Frantz+ Karen Giglio+ Eleanor L. Hochreither+ Ann M. Horvath~ Barbara J. Huffman+ Nan B. Kent*+ Janet E. Maher+ Susan I. Masters George Moritz Robert W. Naismith M’67 Dyvonne L. Nevil+ Ronald Ofalt+ Wendy K. Pfaffhausen+ Glen R. Ray M’71+ Roberta A. Ricci Philip T. Russo M’68+ Shirley M. Smith+ Richard J. Speicher George C. Stockman Alan R. Weismantel Class of 1967 Margaret Ann C. Anthony Patricia A. Benjamin Cheryl M. Bond Nielsen Len Butler M’70 John P. Childs III*+ Chester W. Dalgewicz M’74+ Lily C. Douglass+ Gary S. Frantz+ Elizabeth A. Gensamer Attila I. Gyorky+ Jody D. Hughes, Jr.+ Karen K. Kostenbauder Bernard J. Matyascik Ruth A. McCay M’67 Patricia L. Mignella+ Grace E. Oulton+ John M. Rice M’67 L. Patrick Ross Brenda A. Tomlinson M’76+ Richard D. Vroman+ Jean N. Weismantel Arleen E. Whelan+

Class of 1968 Judith Briane Armstrong+ Marilyn J. Barber Hiller+ Katherine M. Bitow+ Jo Boyer B. Ned Bushong Lynda A. Bushong M’71 Walter R. Cole III M’73 Ken Davis+ George C. Gibbs Linda J. Gibbs Richard T. Grucela M’74 Ann M. Hart Forte M’78 Louis E. Heinbockel Beverly J. Hunsberger+ Raymond J. Johnston+ Gail E. Kalen Lanita L. Kemezis+ Patricia McMunn Diane J. McNamara+ Frances M. McSpedon+ David E. Michael+ John H. Owens+ Burdett B. Peechatka William R. Piper+ G. James Purdy, Jr.* Marlene E. Reiner+ Sue A. Ricciardi+ Richard J. Rodeghiero+~ Jennifer M. Schoonover+ Jerome W. Sheska M’81+# Anita Kolinofsky Sivertson+ Robert C. Walker M’77#~ Raymond D. Walters+ Carol A. Wolf*+ Danna Yoder Vroman+ Class of 1969 Mary Ann Bedwell+ Terrence A. Butler+ Judy A. Catanzaro+ Brenda J. Cimino M’77 Edward R. Csencsits+ Jeanette A. Czelecz Adams Leah D. Davis Dean+ Monica J. Denison+ George R. Eberz Laura D. Eichmann Sandra L. Fecondo+ Jean S. Feeney continued on page 33

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John E. Field+ William R. Forte M’88 Deborah L. Gebhardt+ Jerry A. Gruber+ Edward R. Hawrylo+ Jorene Jameson+ John F. Kegley Linda D. Koch M’72+ Terry L. Lawton+ William J. Leonard D. Craig Long+ Thomas S. Long+~ David W. Martin Charles A. McMunn Robert E. Minich Paul H. Phelps III+ Eileen M. Portz-Shovlin+ Nevin L. Posey+ Glenn F. Reibman M’78+ Carol A. Richter Diane M. Rittenhouse M’79 Celeste H. Rueffert+ John P. Sladin Danny O. Staats+ John R. Thatcher M’73+# Leslie A. Tucker+ Charles E. Uhler Catherine L. Webster+ Nan H. Wolf Charles A. Wozniak Drew B. Yenser Cathie A. Young LaBar+~ Class of 1970 Richard A. Bartolucci II Charles E. Bierlein+~ Bruce P. Bowers+ Joseph F. Catanzaro+# David A. Childs+ Mary Lou Cole James A. Day+ Kathy B. Dildine+ William W. Dukett Edw. D. Ermelin, Ed.D. Dennis W. Foster M’76+ Lynne Weitzmann Friedel+ John N. Harner+ William R. Hauze Claudia G. Hickly M’72 Karen J. Hoffman William J. Horvath M’79+ Thomas J. Karabinus M’86+ Brian P. Kay M’71 Henry G. Kearns, Jr. M’75+ Dawn Marie Ketterman-Benner+ Lewis J. Kistler+~ Frank B. Kresge Nancy Kulp

Sandra A. Laity Patricia Leberman Walter Lessun, Jr.+ Edward L. Ludwig Don W. Mathis+ Eileen S. McCloskey Kathryn A. McLaughlin Waltz+ John P. Meck+~ John D. Mikulsky Jeffrey A. Miller Richard A. Miller+ Robert S. Ott David C. Rittenhouse Kathleen Robbins Ray+ Ruth A. Rodeghiero+~ Karen A. Ryan Sharon M. Salter Charles H. Shagg, Jr.+ Susan A. Tharp Pamela J. Thatcher+ Evelyn J. Uhler Ann M. Valonis Janet M. Weeks Barbara M. Weikert M’76+ Craig W. Whiteley+ Mervin L. Witmer+ Carl A. Wolfe, Jr.+ Gail Glaudel Zarrello Gregory A. Zebrowski Class of 1971 Joe W. Ahouse+ William F. Balester+ Thomas Battisto B. Lynn Beattie Joan F. Bless+ Susan F. Bloxom+ Serge Bochnovich III+ Joan M. Bowers+ Lynn B. Breedy M’86 Thomas C. Capezio Betty Christian James D. DeAngelo Pamela S. Dietz+ William C. Eves+ W. Michael Feeney Joanne Limpert Gillock+ Jacquelyn J. Gordon Ronald T. Guse+ Jack E. Hafer+ Andrea P. Harris Rosemarie M. Hawkins+ Diane L. Hepner~ Edward C. Hepner~ Thomas A. Huber~ Susanne James+ Charles R. Keinath Bob Kelley+#~

William E. Kresge+ Dennis P. Krumanocker+ Joseph A. Lick, Jr. Raymond E. Manmiller+ Joyce L. McLay Dennis M. Mishko M’72 Dennis A. Mooney+ Dorothy F. Olshfski Betty L. Panas English+ John R. Procopio+ Anthony H. Ptak Suzanne R. Rehrig+ Fred M. Richter+ Hugh V. Rineer Mary E. Rineer Robert O. Roberts+~ Paul A. Scheuch, Jr. M’77+ Gary D. Shupp Virginia M. Sten+ Kathryn E. Sweeney Richard T. Timko+ Joseph Vancho+ Maxine M. Vermillion Kathleen P. Walker deMarrais John J. Walsh+ Paul H. Wentzel, Jr. M’74 Frances R. Worman+ Daniel J. Wynn+ Robert J. Zbylicki+~ Class of 1972 Stephen G. Barkley M’75+ Rebecca Swartley-Barrow+ Lydia C. Boileau Thomas P. Carr Bonnie E. Childs+ Dorothy Demmer Geraldine E. Dilts+ Terrence P. Dougherty M’81 Kathleen M. Duhoski Lynne A. Erbrick Bustos M’86+ Rick C. Erdman Joseph H. Fish Diane Flagler Dr. Kathleen M. Foster+# Alan S. Frick~ Jane Gardsy Huber M’74+ Peter J. Gasper William J. Gershey M’72 Jane R. Gillman M’76+ Glenn G. Gottshalk+ Janet E. Hagenauer+ Dorothy J. Hughes+ John K. Joseph Judith M. Lee~ Bob Lester Beverly M. Macek Richard L. Marchetti+ Louis M. Margotta+~ Patricia L. Martinelli

Mary E. McFarland+~ Tom A. Petro+ Ronald D. Sandt+ Jimmie J. Schaeffer+ Carol A. Schantz Nannette S. Scheuch+ Elaine L. Seaman Jack W. Shoemaker M’74 Sharon A. Silvent Mooney M’02+ Gene S. Tempesta+ Jessie C. Walsh+ Kristine K. Way John F. Westlake Patricia L. Wincek+ Michael L. Yeager+ John D. Yuhas M’82+ Class of 1973 Carolyn E. Braun Marie E. Byrne+ Jeanne C. Chambers+ Michael S. Dobil Sharyne M. Donfield Ross M. Edwards, Jr.+ Susan L. Elliott+ Mary M. Ferraro M’92 Kathleen J. Field+ David A. Fritz Margaret Fritz Elizabeth L. Goll+~ Deborah J. Gottshalk+ Stevens A. Hess Bruce A. Hewett+ Karen L. Hornberger, C.P.A. Renny Hunt+ Lynn A. Kachelries Deborah L. Kintner Bryan+ Lianne F. Kriner Hank C. Kunkel+ Sandra A. Lammey+ Susan B. Lyle Rosanne M. Manmiller+ Anthony B. Martinelli Joseph P. McCloskey Pamela J. McCutcheon Charles W. McGarvey M’80+ George E. Meyers Ellen Morrissey Kevin W. Morrissey+ Clayton W. Myers, Jr.+ Linda O. O’Neill Joyce W. Piedmont+ William J. Pietraface M’73+ Michele S. Reese William H. Reesman+ Charmaine A. Reider+ Robert M. Richey Charlie A. Sandora continued on page 34

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Class of 1974 A Grateful Alumni+ Sharon A. Archer+ Jack Banks+ Debra E. Barhight+ Barbara J. Beaman+ Corinne G. Belanger David J. Berezovske Marsha R. Bidoglio+~ Margaret Boineau Charles D. Bowen M’80 Benny L. Brasby Loren Brink Michael J. Buck+ Therese M. Buksar Maryann Capwell Amy C. Cellini Doris B. Chase+ Ronald J. Chipriano Anita M. Cipollini Robert F. Cormack Andrea L. Stock+ Bettyann Creighton+~ Bonnita L. Csencsits+ Lidarae Davenport*~ Doris A. Ditzler Roger W. Dontonville Lee B. Fahnestock James Falcone Karen Shamro Falcone Doreen A. Fazzi+~ Salvatore Ferraro Kyra Fetchina Nightingale+ Thomas A. Garber+

Dean A. Gardner Mary P. Gardner M’77 Joanne P. Gillespie+ Donald R. Guenther Karen R. Hartranft Donald M. Heil John K. Helgesen+ Elizabeth L. Herritt Susan J. Hibbs M’74+ Frank E. Johnson+ Kenneth E. Jones+ Linda L. Keglovits M’81 Lynn J. Koenig Bruce J. Leib Susan K. Leiby+ Cheryl M. MacDade+ Donald A. Martin David E. McCartney Catherine McDonald John A. Merlo Thaddeus M. Midas+ Carol E. Miller M’91+~ David R. Mirra Dennis L. Mohn Kathryn G. Mohn Michael J. Molendini+ William C. Navarre, Jr.~ Lynette S. Ott Nancy M. Pietraface+ Judith C. Ptak Susan Purrazzella Eberz Christopher L. Ransel+ Judith M. Ross Katherine M. Rottenberg Robert C. Rutt Sherry A. Salway Black+ Mary Louise Scarf+ Bonnie S. Senkow+~ Cynthia M. Shultz+ W. George Shultz+ Linda A. Silbernagel John C. Smith ‘74 M’84~ Louise C. Solliday+ David J. Stoss+ Deborah A. Streicher Michael S. Sugra, Sr.+~ Kay E. Tust+ Aloysius P. Urban+ George T. Vance, Jr.+ Mary A. Vance+ Nancy L. Weaver M’78+# Michael A. Weber Timothy M. Weisse Carol Ann Welliver+ J. Scott Willoth~ Leslie L. Wilson+ Robert E. Wilson

Lynda M. Wolfe+ Colleen R. Woods+ Charlene M. Wriston+ Suzanne E. Yoder+ Karen E. Zingermann Class of 1975 Julie A. Bannan Jerry D. Battenfield+ Robert B. Boileau Daniel V. Bonavita M’83+ Roseann M. Brutico Franklin L. Christman+ Diane M. Colgan Edwin G. Crane Mark E. Davenport~ Cheryl L. Dempsey+ Diane J. DeSol+ Laura J. Dietrich ‘81+ Denise Anne DiGiorgio+ Betsy Umstead Doherty Cheryl A. Edwards+ Elizabeth A. Egner+ Michelle J. Farrell+ Kenneth H. Forbes M’77 Janine M. Forrest Sharon A. Forte+ Raymond A. Gallagher, Jr.+ Stephen Gambino~ Wayne H. Hackbarth John N. Heck III Robert E. Henning Beth D. Hinkle+ Debra L. Huber~ William R. Jones M’75 Marianne L. Karwacki+ Thomas D. Kearney Clare M. Kelly+ Nancy C. Kremm+ Hali M. Kuntz+ Deborah L. Laskowski+ Douglas R. Logan Robert F. Meighan+ Karen E. Musselman+ Carol M. Myers+ Frank T. Newby+ Richard G. Nicolais Linda S. Peppelman Lee E. Popiak+ Deborah S. Porter Michelle J. Raber-Gass Debra G. Saffos Fred P. Schneck Stanley D. Scioscia+ Douglas J. Sheaffer~ Barbara A. Shinskie W. Scott Simons+ Judith L. Stivala+ Janet K. Stoltenborg Anthony R. Tellez

Allen B. Turner II+ Bernard J. Ulincy Howard B. White Robert H. Willever+ Class of 1976 Beverly E. Brown Hershey Eva N. Butler James A. Cantafio+ Janice M. Chipriano Kevin I. Cleary Nicholas A. DiGregory+~ Joyce M. Donohue+ Anthony L. Drago, Ed.D.+#~ Jeffrey K. Fellin+ Joseph B. Fite III Jane E. Freund David A. Hair M’84+~ Rod A. Harter Virginia A. Hecksher Charles E. Kagel M’86~ Deborah Kapelan+ Louis C. Kotzman M’83 Judith A. Leiding M’86+ Barbara Marr Karen M. McFadden Shier+ Paula R. McKeeman Marshall Robert P. McNulty+ Maury J. Molin+ Patricia A. Morris M’76 M’89+ Gary J. Murdock John E. O’Gara+ Gary S. Olson Stephen M. Reese, Sr. Mary Kopacz Richelmi+ Richard G. Rose Raymond C. Smith+ William R. Smithson II+~ Michael E. Stambaugh+ Barry R. Thomas Deborah A. Trubela Dennis L. Vavra~ Albert A. Yannelli, Jr. Forrest A. Young Class of 1977 Cheryl D. Back William J. Birks, Jr. Frank M. Chisdock+ Christine Dean Clements+ Louis A. Collins+ William C. Cuff~ Conrad B. Decker+ Patrick J. Diskin+ Patricia M. Fernbaugh+ Moira A. Hair+~ Wayne M. Haluska Mary J. Harkins+ Peter M. Heesen M’87+ continued on page 35

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Stephen C. Herd Robert E. Hodor+ Sally Jeffries Theodore T. Jeffries David A. Kagel Gary A. Kessel+~ Salvatore R. Lancia Carl-Eric B. Larson M’98 Denise Currier Lewis Bernard F. McGorry Robert L. Metzger, Jr. Susan M. Metzger Joseph S. Micsko, Sr.+ Lori M. Miller-Weinstein+ Deborah A. O’Gara+ Daniel J. O’Neill Peter J. Radocha~ Kathleen M. Rice+ Joseph J. Ritinski Walter P. Rogers III+ Mary Kay Tempesta+ Francine K. Urban+ Sheri Voorhees Anne M. Wenninger James J. Wills Class of 1978 Anonymous Patricia A. Branson Terri L. Brescancine~ Robert J. Bydlon Wesley J. Csop+ Mariann T. Emmi+ Pamela M. Evans M’85+ Patricia S. Fishler M’84+ Sharon D. Fritchman+ Dennis Gorman+ Kevin L. Hatcher M’98+ Valerie K. Haverty+ Louis H. Kneeshaw Susan W. Krumrine Mary C. Liptak Candace D. Mazur M’78+ Mary Anne McBride Robert A. Meli+~ Lorraine R. Mollo M’82 Robin L. Olivetti+~ Stephen L. Olivetti+~ Audrey M. Orr Thomas J. Palubinski+ Drew F. Pearsall Thomas C. Powers Lois B. Rawson+ Patricia M. Rutt M’80 Nan L. Ryder+ Bonnie S. Scott Michael J. Shamp Suzanne Soulier

Damian J. Spilman+ Harold G. Strunk II+ Peter J. Swisher J. Michael Terwilliger+#~ James M. Trusa Ronald J. Vitkun Mary Ellen Whitney Bonnie Yannelli, BSN Class of 1979 George G. Badame+ Winston J. Banks+ Nancy A. Berezovske+ Diane E. Bleam Karen K. Collins+ Elizabeth A. Cooper Janice E. DeMarco John D. Detzi+~ Joseph D. Detzi+ Philip S. Falkowski+ Sandra G. Fellin M’84 Lawrence C. Ferguson+ Elizabeth A. Gettings Ellen Y. Grill Barbara E. Hendrickson Edward C. Hinkle+ Eileen P. Kaiser+ Carol Jean Kenney Roy P. Kleshefsky Jeffrey J. Land+ Thomas C. Larsen+ Lynn A. Lasser* Esther J. Mummert James H. Neill+ Michael T. Perruso+~ Barbarann Probst Karen D. Schiavone+ Robert A. Seagraves Catherine C. Sheaffer~ Victoria L. Sheridan+ Linda A. Sisto M’83 Annette Villani Thomas E. Wolff+ Elaine F. Woolf M’79+ Pamela M. Zbylicki+~ Class of 1980 Carol A. Baker M’90+ Pamela J. Beehler M’80+ Diane J. Brunner~ David A. Bubak+ Karen S. Cauffman Jeffrey A. Deffinbaugh+ Roger L. DeLarco MaryEllen Dickey+ Jean L. Harris+ Michael P. Hronich+ Russell F. Jones David J. Kovacs

Scott L. Krauss Caroline A. Kuchinski M’84#~ Helen M. Lancia M’80 Pamela D. Longacre M’84+ David W. Mahon, Jr. Gregory Marshall Robert L. McBride Mary A. Nemes+ Joseph T. Nowakowski Susan P. Nye M’80+ Dawn A. O’Harra+ Deanne G. Patrick M’86+ John J. Quinlan Dennis J. Reinhard+ William M. Ritinski Rosann Rookey M’80+ Kathleen E. Shermetta+~ Gregory E. Shoemaker M’93+ Mary Beth E. Staropoli David A. Super James R. Vargo+ James D. Villani Robin M. Walker M’91~ Daryl E. Walmer+ Donna M. Bonavita Zaugg+ John R. Zehren Class of 1981 Lori K. Bergen+~ Dale A. Blum+~ Brenda A. Brodt~ Timothy J. Brown Jack R. Brunner~ Laura F. Canfield Dane C. Cochran+ June Collins Brittingham John P. Davoli ‘82 Brian B. Donahue Kathleen Behr Dopkin Joanne Finkbeiner+ Phillip L. Gingery+ Katherine R. Harney+ Sharon T. Hawkins Eileen B. Kampf+ Kirk D. Kandel Debra G. Kessel+~ Kevin M. Kuchinski~ William A. Leneweaver+ Robert A. Marro# William R. McFadden Frederick D. Mease M’81 James T. Meier+ John H. Morana, Jr. Bernard J. Povanda James J. Prudente+~ Mari A. Prudente+~ David M. Sanko+ Mary Ann Schellinger+ Judith B. Schilling+ Lauretta A. Shoemaker+

Christopher W. Spilman M’89+ Jerome M. Testa+ Alexander J. Todoroff Richard J. Torbik Janet B. Trate+ Kathryn A. Triwahjudi M’81+ Carol Flamini Vogt M’84 Pamela J. Wataha M’88+ Eric S. Wetzel+ F. Gary Wikander M’81 Patricia Wootten Leary+ Raymond J. Yakavonis M’88 Class of 1982 John W. Barnshaw III+ Dee M. Bernhardt+ Kathleen M. Blum+~ Tony F. Casciano Sean C. Connors Beth K. Davoli Merrill E. Dickinson, Jr. Catherine A. Girandola M’00~ Ann E. Gladfelter McGinnis+ Nancy M. Harner+ John D. Himelrick+ Sandra K. Hogue+ Wendy A. Jankoski+ Matthew F. Krzysik+ Karl F. Kunkel Anthony D. Mahon+ Brian J. Marshall+~ Mary B. Martin M’92 Sue A. McCleaf+ R. Sam Niedbala+ Nanette K. Romagnoli+~ John F. “Jack” Shaughnessy+ Michelle L. Sniscak+ William J. Timlin M’89+ Antonia C. Woody M’85 Joseph D. Zaun+ Class of 1983 Amy S. Agnesini+ Constance J. Borges~ Charlotte E. Currie Elaine M. Dickinson Sharon M. DiRienzo Peter A. Ellis Joseph R. Farnham George R. Fields continued on page 36

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Class of 1984 Brian K. Boyd+ William E. Campbell Mark J. Clements+ Audrey L. Cotnoir+ David J. Cotnoir+ Venessa A. Fanning+ Thomas J. Grayuski+ Jayne E. Highsmith Robert J. Klepadlo M’91 Jaclyn M. Lomer+ Candace M. MacIntire Jeffrey R. Mallas M’84 Craig J. McGowan Ellen Marie Meli+~ Patricia Berzowski Patitz+ Alison J. Pittis M’84+ Jeffrey M. Robertson Robin L. Robertson Ernest J. Siegrist M’89 Rita M. Sponenburg+ James A. Viola Rory J. Yanchek+ Class of 1985 Karen D. Boyd+ Arthur P. Boyle Michael V. Burger M’85+ Pamela A. Decker M’85+ Philip S. Fisher, Jr.+ Amy J. Hafsrud Mary Waters Hoffman Robert L. Hollenbach+ Donald E. Jones, Jr.+

Dennis R. Kergick+^ Harry C. Kiedaisch Jeffrey W. Kraus Shari D. Leichter+ Laura M. Mason-Caiazzo M’89~ James R. Moyer Melissa D. Neves Debra A. Schroeder M’89+ Susan Z. Shebelsky+~ Tammy L. Tombs DelRosario James H. Walsh Eric E. Wyatt+ Class of 1986 Jeffrey P. Appel M’86 M’87 Michael F. Augustin+ Leonard F. Beenick+ James J. Cope Deborah A. Fattori+ Christopher J. Fazio Sean M. Fitzgerald Robert A. Flowers II+ Joseph M. Garzio Lisa Hadden+ Raymond L. Hamlin+ Lois A. Hampshire+ Amy L. Kaplan Sharon S. Laverdure M’86+ Fred W. Miller+ Janet F. Mishkin M’86+ John C. Parkinson+ Koren L. Plata+ James F. Riley III Brian S. Sneddon+ Richard Taylor M’86+ Gail A. Urland+~ Marianne D. Walsh Diane R. Williams M’93 Jeffrey I. Wilson M’92+# Kelly L. Wilson Bonita A. Wyatt+ Class of 1987 Anonymous Tina M. Abel+ Cedric D. Bullock, Esq. Anthony J. Carrell Paul J. Kranz III Regina M. Kraus Elaine K. Makosky+# John N. Mesko James E. Miller+ Margaret R. Radocha~ Robert J. Rajkowski Lisa A. Sneddon+ Darryl W. Tluczek Michael J. Yanders

Class of 1988 Lisa M. Boccabella Georgeann G. DiGiovanni M’95+ Jacqueline A. Durney+ Kelly A. Filchner Joyce A. Ford Christopher A. Gerhard M’07+ David W. Jacoby Tracy A. Jones M’90 Wendy L. Kiedaisch Joseph J. Koch M’88+~ Jeanne M. Martin+ Donna M. McClain+ Garry A. McFarland+~ Susan J. Fisher Sandra K. Miller M’88+#~ Stephanie J. Miller+ Keith M. Reed Thomas C. Vara Charles E. Wilson Lynn M. Wuestner Class of 1989 Dr. Terry R. Barry M’99~ Gerald W. Beaver+ Britt J. Carpenter Charles A. Cornish Michele M. Fisher Patrick Hanlon+ Paul M. Johnson Donna L. Long Susan K. Mouris+ Tina L. Nixon+ G. Dan Pahls~ Jennifer A. Pecherek+ Renee A. Pope Dana E. Rasp Jodi S. Reed Robert R. Sauerwine Janice C. Scherer+ Jill A. Takacs~ David J. Thomas, Jr. Ken T. Wilson M’92 Class of 1990 Lori J. Barry~ Stephen P. Baumbach+ Sharon L. Baxter Beth Ann G. Bunting Suzanne A. Chludzinski+ Ellen A. Compell Joseph N. Darling Lisa J. English+ Larry A. Helwig+ Cynthia D. Hickox Alisa R. Hobart+ Kimberly A. Kenney Scott M. Klinedinst Janine Kubasko-Starinsky+ Michele A. LaBarre

Charles P. McGuire Julie A. McKeon Carolyn M. Pizzella+ Ann M. Popp+ Timothy A. Watkins+ Erica R. Weissing Logar Carol S. Wieboldt M’90+ Jean A. Yetter Ling Fang Zhen M’90 Class of 1991 Wei Chen M’91+ Matthew S. Ciampa Christopher J. Compell M’93 Patricia A. Crespo Aimee D. Ellison Susan E. Fenning Keith C. Fisher+ Karen J. Gaita M’99#~ Carol B. Hall M’91+~ June E. Hercek Lingyi Huang M’91 Thomas R. Koetzner Brooke K. Langan M’96# Patrick J. McHugh Frank McLaughlin Mark A. Ostir David A. Parfitt# Kathleen J. Pinkow Jeffrey R. Rasp Dawn A. Sconzo Kimberly A. Scorese+ Maureen A. Siebold M’91+ Wynelle F. Voorhees Julie L. Weiss+ Edward R. Zellner+ Sheila P. Zeman Class of 1992 Ricardo Alvarez, Jr. Jennifer L. Barteck A. W. Bunting Steven T. Carr JoAnne E. DeStefon Glen E. Duncan+ Eileen M. Early Nadeen A. Edwards M’92 Matthew S. Fox James O. Isom, Jr. Lora H. Marzuoli M’92+ Carol V. McGotty Kathleen H. McHugh Megan McLaughlin Richard C. Piepszak Alissa R. Reinhardt-Swasey Linda M. Rice Alyson Richardson+ Elaine Romito+ Flavia Sampaio continued on page 37

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Russell R. Scorese+ Shelley A. Speirs+# Kevin E. Vrabel Class of 1993 Anonymous Alice J. Ackerman Doug C. Arena Amy Ruth M. BussmannSchickling+ Jay W. Callaghan+ Francis S. Claps M’93+ Kelly P. Cockshaw Scott D. DeStefon John M. Galada, Jr. Stacy L. Jarka Daniel J. Keefer+ Stephen C. Miller Richard D. Morgan+ Mary Frances Postupack M’93+# Alena M. Ridgeway C. Frederico Sampaio Henry R. Sands+ Lynn L. Sands+ Joseph S. Simoes Lynn M. Stattel+ Denise L. Straub M’00+ Gregory M. Tymon M’95 M’01+ Robert W. Wieboldt M’93+ Sally A. Yorke-Viney M’93+# David S. Zettlemoyer Class of 1994 Gayland Aston M’01+ Janine L. Austin M’94 Donajean R. Belcher+ Holly A. Casstevens+ Jason J. Cortazzo Gina L. DiBenedetto+ Michael H. DiLeva Eileen D. Durkin M’94+ Joseph O. Gagnon IV+ Lucia D. Gagnon+ Michelle L. Hahn+ Eugene T. Jarka~ Douglas S. Leonzi+ Rebecca L. Long Kelly L. McKenzie M’94+#~ Marguerita A. McLaughlinSchlink Edward L. Myers M’95+ Jessica A. Myers+ Jacqueline R. Parfitt Lisa M. Pellegrino M’02 Kristina M. Pennypacker Fred J. Pikula Joseph E. Repasky+ Renard M. Sacco M’94 Jody W. Sleppy

Roger C. Straub+ Class of 1995 Angelo F. Borzio, Jr. M’02+ Carol E. Deane-Gardner M’95 Lucille J. DiRenzo M’95 Daniel N. Dizio James G. Franklin Mark Gerchman# David M. Hahn+ Kristi A. Hujik Daniel S. Huntsberger Carol J. Kagel~ Kathleen F. Murphy Kirkwood+ Michael A. Pellegrino Charles F. Prutzman M’95+ Anastasia M. Przybylski Robert A. Stelma+ Brent I. Voynar M’97+ Chad A. Witmer M’98+# Class of 1996 Patrick D. Birns M’04 Jessica L. Clare+ Brian C. Davis Sandra M. Detzi M’96+~ Sharon Fretz Koestler Steven C. Hynes+ Marguerite A. Lawrence+ Michael P. Orleski M’99+ Lori A. Pio Jacques M’00 Jerry A. Preston Gerard D. Rozea M’97+# Donna J. Salch#~ Raphael M. Saler Ronald W. Saunders Maureen G. Seidel M’96+ James R. Shoopack M’03 Jeneen M. Sperratore Callahan Michael C. Sprunk Judith E. Trancucci M’01 Class of 1997 Bryan D. Bendowski Gregory O. Brown M’97 Vaughn Cobb Spiri L. Diamantis Christopher J. Dockx Richard T. Grab M’00+ Timothy P. Green Danica (Marsh) Hartenfels+ Lisa M. Havran+ Justin L. Howard M’07 Janice M. Jackman M’97+ Beverly B. Keur Roberta J. Long+~ Michael D. Mancuso+ Heidi L. McGinley Keith A. Schlegel

Steven E. Shive M’97# John E. Stroffolino+ Michael W. Wallick Evan P. Williams M’97 Orlando L. Williams Class of 1998 Deborah S. Allen Gregory Altmajer Annamarie J. Bauer Michael Bidwell ‘06 Marc A. Bonanni M’98+ John J. Chynoweth Michael S. Clancy+ Carolyn M. Cobb M’04 Lora J. Hartman Jennifer L. Hynes M’98+ Donita M. Makin M’98+ Mark L. Malfara Shannon E. Mullican Damian J. Poalucci+ Deborah A. Pride Judith Quinti+ Keith Wiercinski Class of 1999 Patricia A. Burnett+ Toni I. Bush M’02 Michael K. Feniger+ Michelle G. Geiger Brown Jill K. Heiser M’01+ David J. Hubler Michael P. Kuchar Rosann M. Merrifield+ Bob D. Orazem+ Scott D. Ripley Kerri A. Ruck M’06+ Craig Vondercrone+ Class of 2000 Kimberly N. Bidwell Christopher Bush Ryan W. de France Frances E. Derhammer M’00+ Jeremy D. Granger+ Heidi L. Hinkle+ Michelle A. Keating-Sibel Maureen Kehoe M’00+ Paul W. Kurzenknabe Kevin A. Nagle M’04 Michael D. Rhine+ Linda Dunkelberger-Riedmiller Heather M. Schenkel+ Adam S. Stauffer M’02+ Fred A. Vogel Jason E. Zinn+ Class of 2001 Jeffrey S. Drusda Quanette A. Ford Michele M. Gresh Margaret L. Hooper+

Kelly M. Koch M’05 Michael A. Koch M’05 Pamella R. Neidermyer+ Richard M. Neidermyer+ Elizabeth M. O’Brien+ Angela M. O’Hara+ Luis A. Ortiz Brian J. Trentowski Katie V. Trentowski Stephanie S. Waters Carole L. Zieger M’01 Class of 2002 Michael J. Bilby Karen Davila-Davis M’02 Robert T. Dulin+ Richard Hromoko Meghan E. Krech Christopher A. MacIsaac M’03+ Brian T. Marshall~ Brian E. Miller M’07+ Kenneth G. Miller Dana L. Pinckney Joanna L. Shook M’02 Brandon R. Smith Michelle M. Yurko+ Cindy L. Zimmermann+ Lesley Zinn+ Class of 2003 Michael R. Badway M’05+ Dustin N. Barno+ Joseph J. Bartoletti M’03 Melissa L. Beaver+ Jessica W. Curtis Joe T. Ferry+ Alfredo E. Garcia+ Jo Ann Gitto M’06 Edward H. Griffin James V. Guiducci M’03+ Joseph C. Guziewicz M’03+ Georgine K. Hottle Justin J. Kondikoff+ Matthew R. Miltenberger M’04# Timothy J. Potopa M’03+ Jessica S. Santiago Corey J. Wimmer+ Jason A. Wimmer+ Class of 2004 Kristina L. Garzio+ John R. Jeffries M’08+ Gregory J. Knowlden M’04+# Barry S. Krammes M’24+ Jeanne Kron M’04+ Jody R. LaVerdure Shawn N. Munford M’04+# Steven P. O’Hara M’04+ Carol R. Owens+~ Robin Schneider+ continued on page 38

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A L U M N I H O N O R R O L L continued from page 37 Alice Hartinger Shelly M’05 Victoria R. Hoch Class of 2005 Kari L. Badway+ James Brophy M’05+ Timothy B. Daniels M’07+ Romaine M. Drake Tanya M. Durkay-Witmer+ Elizabeth A. Dwyer M’05 Danny H. Gale, Jr.+ Tawny Jackson Andrew C. Marsteller+ Matthew J. Parrello+ Matthew J. Rapa Joseph M. Schifano Timothy J. Strenfel+ Todd M. Urland+~ Class of 2006 Zachary S. Baltz M’14+ James P. Cullen Erin M. Delregno Evans+ Stephen M. Kuchera M’08 Derek R. Lucas Naveen Mohiuddin Gregory J. Munch+ Melissa C. Owens M’11 Caroline E. Potts M’06+ Stephanie A. Squires Ashlee R. Terwilliger+ Brian T. Violante Mary M. Winkler+ ESU FOUNDATION 2024–2025 ANNUAL REPORT AND HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Class of 2007 Anonymous David C. Bernauer+ Joseph A. DeLuise Malcolm Huggins M’08+ Allison R. Kuchera M’09 Jerome J. Langan Brandon J. Lawrence Anna Mack Joseph S. Malatesta M’07 Michael C. Motsko Adrian Neves+ Caitlin L. Ord ‘07 M’08+# Mr. Kenneth W Parrish+^ John J. Pekarovsky III+ Justin T. Potts M’07+ Justin C. Scott M’08 Ryan M. Swan Michael “Jimmy” J. Terwilliger+# Zachary M. Toomey+ Kaitlin E. Anders M’09+ Class of 2008 Nina J. Atanesian+# Jason C. Colletti+ Ashley L. Constable

Daniel M. Crozier Lianna DeSantis+# Jayson C. Frank Lindsay C. Lotier Zachary J. McDowell+ Tanya M. Miltenberger Samantha K. Frick M’16 David M. Pacchioni M’14+ Virginia W. Sacchi M’08+ Domineque F. Scott M’09 Gloria M. Shane Kyle D. Sheaffer M’21 Travis S. Sperone Thomas J. Sugden Goldie P. Tiu Lawrence Joshua A. Wentz Christine P. Wiercinski W. Michael V. Wiggins Sami Lynn A. Amico Class of 2009 David J. Biever+ Theodore T. Harkness Maryanne L. Magda-Kash# Clint R. Long Patrick R. Myers Mary Beth Pacchioni+ Anthony J. Prudente+ Timothy F. Roken Rebecca L. Salabsky+ Jeffrey D. Shrive+ Drew M. Stem Class of 2010 Megan Aston Samantha L. Broxterman Jeffrey W. Buck+ Shane M. Burrows Kenneth Cardullo Matthew J. Daube Joseph N. Delchop+ Ryan T. Hines Erin N. Huck+ Andrew J. Kalahanis Michael C. Kane Drew B. Miller Laurie S. Schaller+#~ Kenneth M. Serfass Class of 2011 Anonymous# Trina M. Carito Collins Sean P. Fourney Sean A. Frazier Jay C. Garrels M’11+ Ryan D. Novitsky Christian J. Saveri Marlea G. Whitmore

Class of 2012 Tioga B. Anderson# John A. Aruta M’13+ Colleen E. Baltz M’14+ Garrett J. Bateman Kristine P. Bush James Gonzalez Daniel K. Johnson+ Maureen A. Ordnung Seve A. Rivers ‘13 Brandon W. Snyder M’13+# Michelle L. Wynne M’24 Class of 2013 Ryan W. Beck Joseph J. Ferrese Lyesha J. Fleming#^ Kimberly Lawson Jessica L. Ras Derek C. Schaller+ Matt A. Tholis M’14+ John A. Turella Class of 2014 Tyler J. Day M’20 Liana J. Ercan-Ulinski+ Theresa Horn+ Steven M. Jones+ Stephen S. Kozak Colleen Murphy Joshua J. Przywara+ Meredith J. Sauers+ Luis M. Thomas Bryan S. Thomson Tara E. Vecchio-Freeman Brandon E. Younkin Class of 2015 Diana I. Badillo# Allison L. Bean Jamie L. Borger+ Tina M. Hennessey+ Drew M. Hercik Muhamadou L. Kaba M’19+ Kevin S. Novak+ Connor M. Saker# Matthew B. Tobin Cadia J. Woods-Ballantyne Class of 2016 John K. Armbrust Sarah DiGregory Matthew J. Festa Scott R. Gallup, Jr.+#^ Evan A. Griswold M’16+ Jessica A. Maxwell+ Timothy N. Ngoge Amanda J. Reed Sean A. Roth+ Anthony V. Ruiz, Esq.+ Michelle T. Ruiz+ Robin Stevenson+

Alexander J. Zubko+ Class of 2017 Danielle G. Dungee+ Richard A. Ruck +# Kelley A. Santarsiero+ Derrick L. Smith Brandie M. Tartza+ Class of 2018 Daniel J. Buccino Christian A. Bukowski M’20+ Halle N. Frisco+ Jennifer S. Jordan Morgan A. Koerber M’22+ Nicholas G. Musa M’21 Emily E. Peer M’23+ Christian J. Rishel Joseph J. Ruggiero+ Class of 2019 Nicholas J. Giordano+ Anthony J. Guarino+ Sean Hanna Levi C. Murphy Jake Rayner Elizabeth A. Reeves+^ Michael J. Sulcoski Class of 2020 Joseph T. Baran, Jr. Nancy K. Boyer+ Brooke B. Capolupo Michele Connors M’20+ Jamal J. Cooley Kristopher Gelsinger+ Megan R. Illes M’21+ Joseph D. Paolini M’21 Amanda C. Parrish+ Christina J. Steffy M’20 Class of 2021 Marcy L. Cetnar M’25#~ Shannon E. Dent M’23 Casey P. Ellis Nathan J. Fiala M’23+ Tyler Guidos+ Leigh Ann Jenkins M’23 Anton M. Lysell Jada L. Martin Caitlin A. Nicholls M’23 Brandon Teel ’21 Class of 2022 Khristy A. Almonte M’25 Dylan J. Lynch Koodsha M. Manjaro+ Darleen R. Mostellar~ Johnpaul P. Nolan M’24+# Sean A. Roberts Katherine D. Santoro+ Rachel V. Seiverd M’24 continued on page 39

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Alivia A. Lugin William M. Mattei^ Jonathan E. Mercurio Emily J. Mitarotonda Taylor Rinehimer Ayanny S. Rodriguez Zachary M. Sabol Sean Solomon+^ Alyssa J. Takacs+^ Olivia A. Wenrich Allan Williams Class of 2025 Toluwani A. Abbas Nisha T. Awuah Sarah Belo Grace M. Boburka Elyssa D. Camacho Nicole P. Carlo Anthony A. Chrobak Matthew C. Conklin Erin M. Cook Mackenzie A. Craven Alyssa Cruz Madison C. Cullen Sydney E. Currie Ryan W. Ditty

Shannon R. Edelman Bryanna R. Ensley Samantha L. Fleitman Naihomy T. Garcia Frances Gourdet Jackson N. Greco Lara Hanna Matthew S. Heisler Alaina E. Humphrey Emily S. Johnson Carolina M. Kaczmarek Brady R. Kiehl Emily R. Klein Jake Kradenski Abbie L. Landrum Madison P. Marhefka Brandy L. Martinez Katherine M. Martinez Vivian Martinez Joshua C. Meshach Taylor L. Moser Shayla M. Moyer Jocelyn M. Mull^ Erin C. Murphy Jordyn M. Noa Ryan J. Norton Caden H. Parker Paola Perez Plaza

Jeremy Piatkiewicz Isabella N. Rincon Melissa C. Ritchie+# Jack A. Rothenhausler~ Vincent Rotondo Amy L. Ruiz Carolin D. Rusell Dezala Aaron N. Sanchez Angel J. Sanchez Rachael Sereno Kristian P. Sprankle Kristyn J. Stanek Amanda M. Strand Emily D. Thran Austin W. Tipping George D. Tirado Emily A. Torres Morgan A. Veltri Abigail C. Weirich Riley J. Wert Tanya S. Williams Patrick Yoder Michael Zisa Unlisted Class Year Rachael K. Carr^ Robert T. Hartman Margaret Hartmann David L. Slifer

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Anonymous# Anonymous+#~ Anonymous^ Anonymous+ Anonymous (2) Dustin Abbate Steve Abert Mervin Abrams Tom Adams Adrienne Agresti Dominic Albanese~ Chaise P. Albus^ Jacqueline Albus Todd Aldinger Adrian R. Aleman, Jr.^ Mary B. Allen+# Nicole Amendola Margaret Anderson Nathan Anderson Neil O. Anderson# Evin Anglace Chester Anuszewski John W. Appel+

John L. Arluna John R. Armitage, Jr. Susan F. Armitage Prafulla Arvind Ronald Atanesian Annette Atkinson David Augustus Nicoletta Austin Enoe Ayala Brittney P. Baber^ Bryan Baber John C. Bacolo III^ Herbert K. Baker+ Lenny Baker Tracine Baker+ Beverly J. Bakke Marcia R. Balester+ Margaret J. Ball+# Anthonette T. Bantamoi^ Tim Baranek Miguel V. Barbosa# Cara Barnes Janice Bartolucci

Tracy Baublitz Robert J. Bauman David A. Bean+ Brenda Beck John C. Becker Anne Bedser John M. Beehler+ Nurun N. Begum, Ph.D.+# Alexander T. Behr+ Kathleen C. Behr+ Todd A. Behr+# Kristen Beifus David Belfield Frances Belle Sherry Ben Blake D. Bender~ Donna B. Bender~ John J. Bendik# Francine K. Benitz Stacey Bennett William Bennett James K. Bergen+ Max T. Bergen+

Sam M. Bergen Thomas Bergen Jackie Bertocchi Brandi Berwager Maria Best Patrick J. Best Robert Best Louise Beyer Gregory T. Bickle Chris Bigoss Jamie L. Bisbing+#^ James Boburka+ Robert Bocchino Cynthia L. Boddie-Willis, M.D.+ David A. Bonenberger Kevin Bonner Mary Bonner+ Neil A. Bonner+ Jason Bootie Melody Border Raymond J. Borkowski~ Joy G. Borrero continued on page 40

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Donald R. Bortz+# Richard Boyer+ Jennifer Boyle~ Lisa Bracken Brian Bradley Keisha M. Brady^ Marissa E. A. Brady^ Omarri Braham Tracey Brandstatter Terrie Brannock Amy Brayford Barry Brescancine~ Hugh J. Breslin Shelby Brett Patrick Briegel Johansel Brito Sanchez^ Susan Bronski Lauren Bross William Broun+# Erin Brown Glendaliz Brown Mary Brown Matthew Brown Nancie A. Brungard Alma Bryant Elton Bryant Karl Bryant Robyn Bryant Karen C. Bryant-Morrison Bob Bryfogle Donna R. Bulzoni+# Vincent Bulzoni+ Jamie M. Burch Amanda Burden Joanne C. Burke William F. Burke Cabrina A. Burnette^ Marty Burns Kellie Anne D. Button^ Carolyn A. Buzzard+ Colleen Bynum Enrique Caceres George A. Calaba Allyson Calhoun-Provenzano Christina Callison Susan Camerlengo Patricia A. Caminiti Elzar Camper, Jr.#~ Diana Capo Adrianna Caraballo Olivia M. Carducci, Ph.D.+# Diane A. Carlin+# Michael A. Carmella+~ Susan Carney Richard J. Carr+~ Ed Carson Barbara Cartagena

Whitney E. Casella Lucas Castillo Janette R. Castro#^ Joseph Cavanaugh~ Jay Celaschi Ruth Chamberlain Heather L. Chambers Rebecca Chando Beverlyn Chapple Tahir Chaudhry+~ Jennifer Chedester Rebecca Chedester Sarah Chedester Jennie Cheyne Richard Chinapoo~ Joel Chisholm Marie Chismar Dee J. Chmiel Mark D. Chobany Stephanie Cielski Evan W. Clark^ Liz Clark Michael H. Clements+ Robert K. Clothier+~ Patricia Colangelo Richard G. Colangelo Tracie Colangelo Sharisse J. Coles^ Jaden A. Collins^ Donald Conklin+ Kimberly Conklin+ Philip B. Conlin, Jr.+ Theodore G. Cook Joseph Cooper Ryan Cosgrove Christopher W. Costa^ Kody T. Cotrufello Kyle A. Cotrufello Lisa Cox Benjamin Coyle^ Barbara Cramer+ William B. Cramer, Esq.+ Paul B. Creamer# Joe Crecca John T. Crestwell Bryan M. Crist Colleen R. Cunningham Edward C. Cunningham Dawn Currie ~ Quentin P. Currie# Robert Cvetan Robert C. Dailey+~ Mary Daley~ Douglas L. Dalrymple+ Christopher D‘Amico Elizabeth Darby Debra Daszkiewicz

Daniel Daum Tracy Davenport Beth E. D’Aversa Caroline David# Brent Davis Keith Davis Melissa M. Davis+# Michael Davis Shala E. Davis+# Mark W. Deane Jacob DeBoer Debby Decarlo Anthony J. DeFazio+~ John W. DeFazio~ Karen Defrees Jayleen DeJesus^ Nicole DeJesus Eileen C. Delaney Claudia Demaris Jeanette DeMito Kim Denlinger Nick Dennis Paula Dente Linda L. DeRenzis-Sutton+ Allison Derickson Jay Derickson Scott DeSantis Timothy D. DeSchriver, Ph.D.+ Katherine Devine Mallory Devine Mark Devine Natalie Devine Paul Devine John T. DeVivo+ Meagan DeWan# Ryan J. Dewees^ Gail V. DeWitt~ Kevin J. Dickey+ Anthony Dietrick Timothy T. Dietrick Dominic L. DiFusco+ Mark Digennaro Roseann Dillman Susan Dillmuth-Miller+# Theresa DiMaio Susan Dinger Caroline M. DiPipi-Hoy+# Gabriella DiRino Mark Dodel Amelia Dodson^ Christopher Domanski# Amelia Dombal Marie M. Donaghay+# Donna Donaghy Frank Donohue Denny C. Douds+# Judith G. Douds+

Matthew J. Downes Mel Downes Ellen S. Drago+~ Charles Draidfort Julie Drochek Chad Droege Marjie Droege Terry Droege Danielle Drummond Colleen Dudzinski Gerald F. Durkin, Jr.+ Gregory B. Dwyer# Cole A. Dymek^ Erica J. Dymond+# Robert F. Early William Edminster Kaela Edwards Jeremy Eggleston Hilary Eigenrauch Madison R. Eigenrauch^ Matt Eisenhard Marilyn D. Eitreim Tarik El-Bassiouni Johan L. Eliasson+# Ralph Elick# Canarissa Elliott Melissa L. Ellis^ James D. Ellison Gretchen Engleman Tim Engleman Donna Engler Frank A. Epifano+ Renee Epifano+ Lauren Erdman Tyler Espey Lara Esquilin Nicole Estep Scott Fabian Lisa M. Falkenstein Payton M. Falkenstein^ Dom Falleni Thomas Falleni Coster Family Aliyah A. Famodu^ James D. Farmer~ Romario Farrell Darlene D. Farris-LaBar+# Peter Favini+ Jane Feldman Susan Fine~ Brendan S. Finn^ Paul Fiset Debra A. Fish+~ James C. Fish+~ Laurence Fishler Ruth A. Fite Robert P. Fleischman, Ed.D.+ continued on page 41

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Avery Fletcher Madisen P. Fletcher^ Bill Flooks Mike Flooks Kellie G. Fluck^ Sheila Fogel Amy Foster Nicholas Fountoulakis Patrick Fowler Shawn Frame Diana Francella Salvatore L. Franchino Christopher T. Fredericks^ Maurice J. Freedman+ Jodie Frey Timothy Frey~ Joan Frick~ Daniel Friend, Sr. David M. Fritz Debra A. Fritz Lois Fryslin Laura Fuentes+# Clifford H. Funk+~ Alison L. Furman+ Josep Lluis Galan Santacana Aina Galan Stephanie R. Gale+ Kim Galie~ Darlene J. Gallagher+ Maureen A. Gallagher Shawn Gallagher Kathleen F. Gambino~ Wilson Gant Danielle Garcia Maria Garubba Jason Garver Victoria Garwood Lori Garzelloni Robert A. Garzio~ Francisca L. Gavilanes#~ James Gaymon~ Nick Gdowik^ Andrew A. Gentile Nicholas J. Gentile Paula Gentit Bryan Gentzel Joseph A. Germani Joseph P. Germani Justin P. Germani+# Randolph Gess James E. Gilbert# Bryson Gilchrist^ Sophia L. Gillette Colin Gipe Kathleen Gipe Denise Giunta Steven P. Gobel

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Glenn W. Clark ’74 ESU Alumni Association Liaison

John J. Pekarovsky III ’07 Council of Trustees Liaison

William B. Cramer, Esq. 1987–2001 and 2014–2019

Rory Yanchek ’84, Vice Chair

Anthony L. Drago ’76 Faculty Liaison

Leslie L. Wilson ’74

Rosemary Driebe Olofsson 1987–1999

Alfredo Garcia ’03 Treasurer

George Fields, Jr. ’83

Michelle Yurko ’02

Robert Moses Secretary

Wendy Jankoski ’82

Sean A. Frazier ’11

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Eric Wyatt ’85

Robert A. Shebelsky 2014–2022 Robert Willever 2014–2022

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WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY WINS 1ST PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP, QUALIFIES FOR NCAA’S FOR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR; MEN REPEAT AS PSAC RUNNER-UP The Warriors completed a historic season with their first-ever PSAC championship, finished second at the NCAA Atlantic Regionals for their best finish in that event, and competed at the NCAA Division II Championships for the second consecutive year and third time overall.

ESU and Edinboro tied with 77 points each at the PSAC Championships, with the Warriors prevailing with the tiebreaker when comparing each team’s top-five finishers against each other. Junior Payton Falkenstein was fourth, freshman Sarah Williams sixth and sophomore Riley Trentowski 14th to earn All-PSAC

first team honors, and junior Mia Sisilli and sophomore Kiera Wimbush were 26th and 27th for second team status.

Falkenstein and Williams finished fifth and ninth at the NCAA Regional, leading the runner-up Warriors to their best-ever finish. At the NCAA Championships at Wisconsin-Parkside, ESU was 32nd to match last year’s finish with an average time of 22:53.8. Fifth-year head coach Adam Mengel was named PSAC Coach of the Year.

ESU’s men finished second in the PSAC for the second straight year and fifth in the Atlantic Regional, improving from seventh the previous year and earning its first top-five finish since 2012. Seven Warriors earned All-PSAC honors and 10 finished in the top 50 at the PSAC Championships. Senior Landon Boyle placed 10th, senior Brian McGarrity was 13th and freshman Aiden Voth was 15th to earn first team All-PSAC. Second team runners were sophomore Andrew Tatesure in 18th, junior Ethan Holcomb 22nd, sophomore Joe Walker 25th and junior Bryce Keenoy 27th. Boyle and Tatesure were All-Region with their 24th and 25th-place finishes in the meet.

ESU’s first-ever PSAC champion women’s cross country team.

FIELD HOCKEY MAKES 10TH STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCE, SIMON AND KAUFMAN REPEAT AS ALL-AMERICA ESU field hockey once again contended for both PSAC and national championships, going 16-4 and earned the second seed in the PSAC Tournament and fourth seed in the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Warriors were 16-2 in the regular season and have made the NCAA Tournament every season since 2015, winning national titles that year and in 2022.

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Weekend win over Shippensburg, 3-2. The Raiders entered the game No. 1 in DII and had won both meetings in 2024, but ESU came out on top and generated momentum going down the stretch. ESU fell to Shippensburg, the eventual PSAC and NCAA champions, in the PSAC semifinals. In the NCAA Tournament, the Warriors hosted West Chester in their fifth NCAA Tournament home game in program history, falling 2-0.

Senior Charlotte Simon led four players named All-America, earning first team honors. She was joined on the second team by senior Kerry Kaufman, senior Elaiana Rivera-Lagalla and junior Minke Klijn. Simon and Kaufman are the 20th and 21st Warriors to earn multiple All-America selections. Rivera-Lagalla and Klijn are both set to return for the 2026 season. On the All-PSAC team, Simon and Rivera-Lagalla were first team, Kaufman and Klijn were named second team, and seniors Emma Friend and Bella Viruet were on the third team. ESU’s six selections mark the 11th straight year with at least five All-PSAC honorees.

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL WINS 6TH PSAC CHAMPIONSHIP, ALL-AMERICA ANNA COULTER CAPTURES 3RD PSAC EAST ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ESU women’s volleyball earned its sixth PSAC championship and first since 2019, and notched its first NCAA Tournament win in program history, as part of a historic 27-6 season that included a 15-match winning streak and 13-1 PSAC East mark.

The Warriors won the PSAC title at Koehler Fieldhouse with a four-set win over Gannon. At the NCAA Atlantic Regional, they swept Charleston (W.V.) in the opening round before falling to IUP, who they beat in the PSAC semifinals, to conclude the year.

Senior middle blocker Anna Coulter rounded out her career with a remarkable season, becoming the first Warrior to earn three consecutive PSAC East Athlete of the Year honors, second to be named first team All-PSAC East in each of her four seasons, joining April Mellott (1999-2002), and was PSAC Tournament MVP. Coulter repeated as a D2CCA All-America first team selection and also garnered third team AVCA All-America honors. She was also the D2CCA Atlantic Region Player of the Year for the second straight year and was a three-time first team All-Region selection. In the record book she ranks third at ESU in kills (1,364), fourth in kills/set (3.22), first in attack percentage (.370), fifth in sets played (424), first in blocks (518), and second in blocks/set (1.22).

Freshman Marta Leeland joined Coulter on the All-PSAC East first team at libero.

She led the PSAC in digs (600) and aces (55), and was fifth in the conference in digs per set (4.96). Fifth-year head coach Tricia Melfy was named the AVCA Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. She has guided ESU to the PSAC semifinals each season, with NCAA Tournament trips in 2021 and 2025.

The Warriors won the 6th PSAC women’s volleyball championship in school history on Nov. 22, 2025, at Koehler Fieldhouse.

All-America selections Charlotte Simon, Kerry Kaufman, Elaiana Rivera-Lagalla and Minke Klijn

Anna Coulter earned three straight PSAC East Athlete of the Year awards and consecutive All-America honors in leading ESU to the 2025 PSAC championship.

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ESU CONCLUDES FALL SEASON IN 2ND FOR PSAC’S DIXON TROPHY Behind two conference championships in women’s cross country and women’s volleyball, ESU ranks second out of 17 programs in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference’s 2025-26 Dixon Trophy standings through the fall season.

The Warriors compiled a 64-28-5 (.686 winning percentage) while earning 40 All-PSAC selections, 28 conference athletes of the week, and three major conference awards. The ESU women’s teams had the best fall average, while the men’s teams were fourth. The top three programs in the initial Dixon standings are all from the PSAC East – Kutztown, ESU and West Chester – going into the winter season.

FOOTBALL POSTS 8-3 SEASON LED

BY QUINTOIS, BLOSE AND DINGLE ESU secured its third straight season with at least eight wins for the first time since 2003-05 and had 13 All-PSAC East selections, second-most in the conference, to highlight the 2025 season on the gridiron.

Junior kicker Ty Quintois was named AFCA All-America second team, going 45for-46 on extra points and 8-for-13 on field goals for 69 points, and recording touchbacks on 27 of his 60 kickoffs. A two-time All-PSAC East first team selection, he is the third ESU kicker to earn AFCA All-America, joining Devin Barthlomew (2022) and Jordan Walters (2019), and 10th Warrior overall.

Junior defensive end Ashton Blose and redshirt junior safety Everette Dingle were named to the D2CCA Super Region 1 second team. Blose earned his first All-Region nod after leading the PSAC East with 8.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss, and had 56 tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He joins recent ESU defensive linemen named All-Region in Deshawn McCarthy (2021) and Bryan Thomson (2012, 2014). Dingle had 55 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and fumble recovery to repeat as an All-Region selection after

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All-America kicker Ty Quintois and All-Region defensive players Ashton Blose and Everette Dingle

earning first team recognition in 2024. He is the first ESU player to land on consecutive All-Region teams since All-America linebacker Matt Freed (200810). The Warriors had multiple All-Region selections for the first time since quarterback Matt Soltes and wide receiver Jon Schnaars in 2015.

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First team All-PSAC East selections were Quintois, Blose, Dingle, sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Andrews (40 receptions, 623 yards, 5 TD), redshirt junior fullback Matt Frame (18 carries, 93 yards, 4 TD) and senior tight end Beau Heyser (19 catches, 286 yards, 2 TD). Second team selections were redshirt junior guard Pat Reynolds, graduate student tackle Guy Gilyard, redshirt sophomore return specialist Elijah Carroll, redshirt freshman defensive lineman Ryan Epps, redshirt junior defensive lineman Jake Williamson, redshirt senior cornerback Malachi Bowman, and redshirt sophomore punter Adam Noll.

STITES, RENNIE EARN PSAC EAST MEN’S SOCCER AWARDS Senior defender Hunter Stites was named PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year and midfielder Owen Rennie was named PSAC East Freshman of the Year in the conference’s end-of-season awards. Stites anchored an ESU defense that finished fourth in the PSAC in goals against per game (1.11, 20 in 18 games) and recorded seven shutouts. Rennie, a freshman from Bournemouth, England, led ESU in scoring with seven goals and four assists. Both were named to the D2CCA All-Atlantic Region team, with Rennie on the first team and Stites on the second team. Stites was also second team USC (coaches association) All-Region.

ESU finished 9-7-2 overall and 5-4-1 in divisional action. The Warriors had six All-PSAC East selections in total, with four on the first team in Stites, Rennie, senior midfielder Nathan Bradway and sophomore forward Jace Seara. Bradway earned his third career all-conference honor. Senior midfielder Ethan Flickinger,

PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year Hunter Stites and Freshman of the Year Owen Rennie

who scored two game-winning goals, and sophomore midfielder Drew Nyce, last year’s PSAC East Freshman of the Year, were named to the second team.

Sophomore midfielder Jade Wiley earned All-PSAC East second team honors WILEY NAMED ALL-PSAC EAST after leading the Warriors’ offense, scoring six of the team’s 11 goals. She second in the PSAC with five game-winning goals as the Warriors were SECOND TEAM FOR WOMEN’S SOCCER was 5-9-3 with three one-goal losses.

1975 AND 2005 FOOTBALL TEAMS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Warriors Football celebrated two championship teams on Aug. 1, 2025, at Camelback Resort in Tannersville, Pa. The 1975 and 2005 teams returned to the Poconos to remember two historic seasons and the Warriors who led the way. Pictured are members of the 1975 and 2005 team members who attended the celebration.

Photos by Susie Forrester

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BRIAN STAHL ’95 started a new position as senior telecommunications engineer at the Massachusetts Trial Court in Massachusetts. An experienced IT professional, Stahl has built a career defined by strong troubleshooting skills, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset.

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TAMARA ‘TAMMY’ BARTOLET ’95 was recently promoted to assistant director of digital marketing at the Colorado School of Mines Foundation, where she plays a key support role in digital engagement. Her contributions to the field have earned significant recognition this past year. She received the Anthology Together Catalyst Award for Institutional Advancement, an international honor highlighting innovation and impact in higher education digital strategy.

Within the Foundation, she was also presented with the Wagner Award, recognizing her leadership, teamwork, and dedication to advancing the Foundation’s mission.

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DAVID MEIHOEFER ’98 has started a new position as senior national account manager at Azamara Cruises in Miami, Fla. With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, Meihoefer has been fortunate to support his family through a rewarding career in the world of travel. His long-standing passion for the industry continues to shape his professional journey and impact.

’99

BRIAN KOCH ’99 is the owner of Lombard House, a neighborhood bar in Portland, Oregon, known for its tap selection and strong sense of community. Lombard House was named Best Beer Bar in Oregon at the 2023 Oregon Beer Awards and has been featured in Sports Illustrated for its passionate fanbase. The bar serves as home to the “North Portland Bird Watchers Society” and is a wellloved refuge for Philadelphia Eagles fans and Philly expats living in the Pacific Northwest. Koch, a Glenside native, has built a space that celebrates both regional craft beer and East Coast sports culture in equal measure.

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BRETT MARINELLI ’00 started a new position as sales at Associated Fire Protection in Paterson, N.J. An experienced salesperson with a strong background in the facilities services industry, Marinelli has developed expertise in Microsoft Word, Sales, Team Building, Management, and Leadership. His proven track record and professional drive continue to shape his success in the sales field.

’02

KYLE KENNEDY ’02 started a new position as sales activations senior manager at Gozney in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry, Kennedy has worked alongside fellow Commercial Recreation graduates in areas such as snowboard media, events production, and as a Director at Snowsports Industries America. His deep industry knowledge and passion for outdoor experiences continue to shape his impactful career.

1990s

to the healthcare field.

DR. PATRICE WEISS ’88 serves as both the chief medical officer and chief academic officer at Prisma Health in South Carolina.

A graduate of ESU’s Biology and Pre-Med program, she has earned national recognition for her leadership and contributions

1980s

’81

DAVID M. SANKO ‘81 was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry, recognized for his extensive career in public service.

Sanko serves as the executive director of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS), where he leads initiatives to support local government officials. His career includes roles as chief operating officer for Bucks County, director of Pennsylvania Emergency Management, and chief of staff for both the PA Senate Majority Leader and Governor.

’05

CHRISTOPHER ENDERES ’05 started a new position as executive underwriter - Middle Market at Axon Underwriting Services, LLC in Morristown, N.J. With 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, Enderes is dedicated to building longlasting partnerships with broker partners and clients.

His competitive drive to grow business organically while delivering excellent service continues to shape his professional journey and impact.

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2010s

’17

LIZ SAPUDAR ’11 serves as the academic success coach for the Rider University Athletics Department, where she supports student-athletes in their academic and personal development. After graduating, Sapudar earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Known for her dedication and passion, she has made a lasting impact on countless students. One recent graduate shared, “Liz has set the bar and done more for myself and many other studentathletes than any other academic resource I have ever had. Her passion and persistence to see others succeed is contagious… With someone like that in your corner, you couldn’t let her down.”

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’04

JASON MADISON ’04 has been appointed president of the Youth Association of Pocono Mountains (YAPM), a volunteer leadership role dedicated to supporting youth development and community engagement in the Pocono region. He serves as an Enterprise Architect at Perficient.

’18

DR. ANNIE FAGAN ’18 is making significant contributions to healthcare at Prisma Health in South Carolina. A graduate of ESU’s Athletic Training program, she now works as a surgical athletic trainer alongside a University of South Carolina team physician.

’18

CAITLYN CAPURSO ‘18 started a new position as senior social media manager at RQ, Los Angeles, Calif.

’19

VINCENT GERVASI ’19 was recently promoted to senior ad operations associate at Gallery Media Group. Bringing strong expertise in digital advertising and operations, Gervasi is poised to make significant contributions to the company’s growth and success. In addition to his career milestone, Vincent and his family recently purchased a home in Maxwell, Texas, just south of Austin.

’19

SHANIA KELLY ’19 holds dual roles as an outpatient therapist at Merakey in Pottsville, Pa, and operations officer at Along The Way in Souderton, Pa. She is licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and is actively working towards certification in EMDR as well as obtaining her LCSW license. Kelly’s dedication to mental health and professional growth continues to drive her impactful career.

ABBY CHIUMENTO ’17 started a new position as member support specialist in the Pennsylvania State Senate Republican Communications Department and formerly served as communications director to Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.

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’21

SUSIE CHAMBERLAIN ’21 has built a successful career in youth development since graduating from ESU with a degree in Recreation Management.

She served as camp director at two camps in the Pocono Mountains, where she expanded programs and created lasting impact for both campers and staff. Chamberlain now serves as the director of the Student Union at Reaching Out Now, a Virginiabased nonprofit dedicated to uplifting young people. In her role, she focuses on fostering confidence, leadership, and community engagement among the students she supports.

’22

KAMYA EDMONDS ’22 started a new position as applied behavior analist at Hogan Learning Academy.

’24

ANTONIO GARCIA ’24, joined the Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General through the Intern to Hire program. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and works as part of the team conducting performance audits.

BIRTHS Derek Schaller ’13, Sarah Schaller and big brother Landon welcomed baby boy Sawyer Andrew Schaller on July 11, 2025. The family resides in Stroudsburg, Pa. Grandparents are John and Laurie ’10 Schaller and Andrew and Jill Weber.

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ALUMNI CATHERINE Y. ALBANESE ‘88 JOHN E. ANDREWS ‘57 JOSEPH W. BEAN ‘61 BRENDA E. BECKER ‘69 THERESE A. BECCONE ‘76 KENNETH M. BOUSHELL JAMES T. BREECH ‘75 PHYLLIS CAPPARELLI ‘46 JEAN W. CONGREVE ‘71 R. MICHAEL CORRAO ‘80 WILLIAM H. CULLEN ‘77 PATRICIA A. DESMOND M’70 ANNA P. DRAGO ‘70 PAUL C. ENNICO ‘72 ROBERT R. EVANS ‘72 CAROL J. FARLEIGH ‘78 ROBERT E. FATZINGER ‘80 JOSEPH S. FOGLIO ‘79 SUSAN FORNACE ‘79 CHERYL L. GENTEEL ‘71 DEBORAH C. GIEMZA ‘91 KATHERINE M. GORMAN ‘43 BLAKE S. HADDON ‘18 WAYNE HOBBS ‘75 M’81 PEGGYANN HOFFMAN ‘74 P. STEVEN HOHENSTEIN ‘70 DAVID E. HYMES ‘85 DIANA M. JONES ‘93 WENDELL R. KAY ‘77 ROBERT A. KEARN ‘58 KEVIN B. KENNY ‘95 NAN B. KENT ‘66 GERALD D. KEYSER ‘59 MICHAEL D. KINTNER ‘67 BARRIE J. KINTNER ‘66 MYRNA S. KIRKHUFF ‘59 CHARLES A. KNIPE ‘74 RONALD R. KNORR ‘65 CYNTHIA A. KRAMER ‘88 FRANK B. KRESGE ‘70 PATRICIA A. KROUT’69 HELEN M. KUSHLA ‘69 SHANE J. LAMAS M’09 ARLEEN A. LAURENCE ‘71 MARY JO LAVALVA ‘74 DONALD R. LEWIS ‘54 JANET M. LUTZ ‘89 A. PATRICIA MAIORIELLO ‘70 TIMOTHY I. MARK ‘73 WILLIAM H. MILLER ‘71 MARK S. MILLER ‘74

BRIDGET A. MILLS ‘06 JEAN P. MORIN ‘61 CHRISTOPHER C. MURRAY ‘05 LESTER L. NAEGLE ‘67 DOUGLAS A. NEET ‘75 JACK S. NEWELL ‘56 LAUREL A. OGURKIS ‘63 BARBARA M. PAUL ‘61 JOHN J. PETRONIS ‘66 ARTHUR L. REENSTRA ‘90 JOAN R. REESE ‘78 ELAINA REWISKI ‘66 CAROLE L. RISH ‘61 RALPH D. ROMANO ‘88 KORIN L. ROSENKRANS ‘90 ALBERT M. SANDS ‘75 DIANNE SCHLACHTER ‘74 BRIAN A. SCHUMACHER ‘81 IRENE M. SHIMKUS ‘84 BARBARA A. SILFIES ‘70 PHILIP J. SIMON ‘65 M’73 LEONARD B. SMITH ‘73 RHYSOID A. SMITH ‘07 FRANCES E. SPRING ‘47 MILDRED K. STAUFFER ‘50 RICHARD A. STITZEL ‘66 JAMES E. TIERNAN ‘65 BRYAN C. TREUDE ‘96 ELIZABETH J. TURNER M’82 BERTHA J. PELKONEN ‘48 ALOYSIUS P. URBAN ‘74 JENNIFER L. VANDERWIELE ‘89 JEAN M. VANSCOY ‘77 KIMBER L. VOSBURG ‘92 PAMELA WALLACE CHARLES T. WATAHOVICH ‘60 KENNETH S. WELGOSS ‘63 TIMOTHY J. WHITE ‘83 ANN I. YODER ‘60 FACULTY & STAFF THOMAS DEPAOLO EDWARD W. ROTH LORRAINE SMITH MARGOT W. VAGLIARDO FRIENDS LYNN P. BUSH JOHN CORRIGAN WILLIAM E. CUSTARD LOUISE A. PRICE

In Memoriam reflects alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends who have passed away up to Dec. 22, 2025.

The Alumni Herald strives to include verified deceased prior to print publication. For inclusions or questions, please call (570) 422-3332.

MEMORIAM BERTHA PELKONEN ’48

ARTHUR MARK, ED.D.

Bertha Julia (Tohkanen) Pelkonen had recently celebrated her 100th birthday on May 5, 2025. Born in Spencer, N.Y., Pelkonen attended Spencer Central High School then received her Bachelor of Science degree in physical education from East Stroudsburg State Teacher’s College in 1948. While at ESSTC, she participated in a variety of team sports including field hockey, basketball and gymnastics. She was later recognized in 1999 at her alma mater when she was inducted into the East Stroudsburg University Athletic Hall of Fame.

Dr. Arthur Mark, 95, was named emeritus professor of Teacher Education at ESU where he taught for two decades. His passion for education began as a social studies teacher in Greenwich, Conn., to headmaster of Long Ridge School in Stamford, Conn.

OCTOBER 31, 2025

IN REMEMBRANCE

A Tribute to Dr. Mark Kilker, CRNP, Ed.D. Dean, College of Health Sciences, 2000-2013 The ESU community mourns the loss of nurse, educator, administrator and visionary leader Dr. Mark J. Kilker, 72, of Saylorsburg, Pa., who died on Feb. 15, 2025. Dr. Kilker earned his B.S.N. from Trenton State College, M.S.N. from the University of Pennsylvania (1980) and a Doctorate of Education in Nursing Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University (1994). Before earning his advanced degrees, Mark worked as a registered nurse at Pocono Hospital. In 1981, Dr. Kilker joined the nursing faculty at ESU and throughout this tenure earned the rank of associate professor. He served as the Nursing Department chair for 10 years and in 2000 assumed the role as Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Kilker embodied the teaching-scholar. He understood, demonstrated and supported faculty in their varied roles at ESU and with his thoughtful leadership style moved the College of Health Sciences forward during challenging times. He championed academic excellence, supported innovative programs, and worked tirelessly to strengthen the Health Sciences community. Of particular note was his vision and efforts to build partnerships with Health Sciences programs in Puerto Rico and Taiwan. Mark was also responsible for planning and implementing the CHS simulation center and ensuring that the Masters in Public Health degree program was established as a part of the College. Dr. Kilker stood by his personal beliefs that “students are first.” His unwavering efforts with students and faculty to assure fairness, empathy and level-headed decision-making made Dr. Kilker a leader to be revered.

Mark’s colleagues and students throughout the years valued his encouragement, kindness and genuine care.

The College of Health Sciences is stronger today because of his leadership. His influence will continue to be felt in the lives and careers of all who were touched by his work. We are deeply grateful for Dean Kilker’s leadership and service to ESU and will remember him not only for what he accomplished but also for the way he led - with respect, humility and dedication.

Mark, the beloved husband of his wife Kathleen M. Kilker is also survived by daughters Meghan Mendez, Bridget Rybacki and son Mark Kilker. He was preceded in death by his daughter Colleen in 2002. Mark loved his grandchildren Luke, Julia, Jacob, Avery and Nathan, treasuring their time together.

Submitted by Dr. Laura Waters, RN Associate Professor Department of Nursing

After graduating, Pelkonen taught in Oregon and in Palm Beach County, Fla. She founded, organized and mentored the Girls Athletic Association at Seacrest High which provided leadership and sport participation opportunities for high school girls prior to the implementation of Title IX. Bertha married Edwin Pelkonen in 1959 and, following retirement in 1983, she and Eddie became involved members of the Lantana Lions Club, an international service organization, focusing on sight conservation, supporting programs for the visually impaired and community involvement. Bertha was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest recognition from Lions Clubs International, honoring individuals for their outstanding humanitarian service and dedication to the organization’s mission.

Pelkonen is survived by her daughter, Kristine Pelkonen Wilson and Michael Wilson (son-in-law) and two grandchildren, Kurt Wilson and Kara Wilson.

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Following two years of study at Emerson College and a stint in the US Army and Army Reserves, Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University. He earned his doctorate from that same institution, publishing a dissertation on American individualism in education, pioneered by progressive educators in the early 20th century.

Mark was also an accomplished tenor, actor, and poet.

He attended New England Conservatory of Music. He became an actor later in life studying in New York City, earning membership in the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), and Actors Equity.

During his tenure at ESU, Mark merged his twin passions of education and the arts. He was the founder of Business and Industry for the Arts in Education, a non-profit dedicated to making the arts central to education in schools. In 1975, he inspired the founding of the Pocono Arts Council which operated for close to 50 years.

Mark was married to Cecile Druss Mark for 65 years. She survives him, along with their daughters, Bonnie Eve Mark, Carolyn Mark and son-in-law William Charles Stone.

ZACHARY CAFLIN

OCTOBER 21, 2025

Zachary Caflin, 23, of Bethlehem, Pa., was a student at ESU pursuing a degree in computer science. He founded the Tabletop Games Club on campus, where he could often be found playing Magic: The Gathering; a hobby he loved not only for the game itself, but for the friendships and community it created.

Born in Hollywood, Fla., on January 24, 2002, Caflin is the son of Christopher and Kelly (Harting) Caflin.

Outside the classroom, Zach found peace in nature and the mountains. He loved hiking, climbing, and exploring the beauty of the outdoors. His faith was an anchor in his life, and he was an active member of Grace Church, where he shared his time and heart in service to others.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Sabrina; his parents, Christopher and Kelly Caflin; sisters, Zoe and Kira Caflin; maternal grandmother, Bette Maiatico and husband, Mike; paternal grandmother, Nancy Kranyecz and husband, Gary; and paternal grandfather, George Caflin, Jr. and wife, Connie.

SHIRLEY (NEAS) MERRING ’57 JULY 16, 2025

Shirley A. Merring, 89, was a long-time member and supporter of the ESU Alumni Association. Merring was a graduate of Quakertown High School and of ESU where she exemplified leadership as the captain of the field hockey team. Her educational career spanned several years, during which she inspired countless students.

Following her teaching career, she transitioned into real estate, becoming a respected realtor in her community.

She worked at Water Gap Country Club for 20 years in various positions and was inducted into the PennridgeQuakertown Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi International, a ladies’ cultural, social, and service organization since 1977, as well as various local real estate associations.

Merring is survived by her son, Mitchell “Mickey” Merring; daughter Michelle Merring Wilgus and her husband Mark; and sister Diane Ising and her husband Duane.

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