AlumNotes
Distinguished Alumni
Six graduates were recognized as Distinguished Alumni during the annual Alumni Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
Deborah A. Dubik
William M. Zeitler
College of Humanities, Business, and Education
College of Sciences, Engineering, and Health Sciences
Deborah A. Dubik ’76 Davenport, Iowa Retired partner with the law firm of Betty, Neuman & McMahon. Young Alumni Award
Kiran K. Rajasenan, M.D. ’93 and Rosemarie (Mankosky) Rajasenan, CPA ’93 Wexford, Pa. Kiran is a medical oncologist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, and Rosemarie, his wife, is the accounting manager for Dick’s Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh.
LISA (DISALVO) SPILLER, PH.D. ‘84M was recognized as the first-ever recipient of the Christopher Newport University (CNU) Alumni Society Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring. Dr. Spiller is a professor of marketing at CNU.
1983
NANCY (LATIMER) CLARK earned a teaching certification at Drexel University. She is a computer teacher at St. Alphonsus School in the Wexford area. JAMES R. FRYLING, ESQ. has been named associate general counsel and senior litigation manager for the Redwoods Group, a Morrisville, N.C. commercial specialty insurance company.
William M. Zeitler ’69 New Canaan, Conn. Senior vice president and group executive of IBM Systems and Technology Group. Monsignor Wilfrid J. Nash Principles of Christian Conduct Award
David R. ’76 and Mary Kay Kalivoda ’76 Erie, Pa. David is a product developer in the mechanical products division of Lord Corp., while Mary Kay, his wife, is a community organizer and volunteer. HOLLY (LANDER) JODON, PA-C was honored at Gannon University’s Faculty Convocation, receiving the Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award. LINDA (RAMSDEN) SEKHON has been named president of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. Linda is an assistant professor at Duquesne University.
1984
PENELOPE L. SMITH, PH.D. ‘84M recently received Gannon’s 25 Years of Service Award. JEFFREY J. KAVENEY has been promoted to manager of product marketing for Eriez Magnetics.
births
a daughter, Chloe Elaine (born on October 26, 2007) to Melissa Palmer Chadwick ’98. a son, William Dean (born August 1, 2007) to Tiffany Pryor Collins, R.N.P. ’99 and Bradley J. Collins, M.D. ’99. a daughter, Evelyn Ruth (born on May 22, 2007) to Jane Murphy Dorler ’98 and Mark R. Dorler ’97. a daughter, Evelyn Jane (born on April 20, 2007) to Kimberly Brown Dorman ’01 and Jesse A. Dorman ’01. a son, Jonah Daniel (born on July 15, 2007) to Kristen Wiant Glass ’00 and her husband, Dan. a daughter, Brooke M. (born on May 1, 2007) to Coleen Walker Golab ’99M and her husband, Randy. a daughter, Briana Maria (born on May 29, 2007) to Lisa Mozur Grassi ’96 and Ted Grassi III ’97. a son, Samuel (Sammy) Paul (born April 7, 2007) to Jennifer M. HeinJaglowski ’02 and Paul D. Jaglowski ’02. a son, Ryan Carter (born on September 10, 2007) to Lindsay Kunselman Hepler ’99 and her husband, David. Ryan joins older sister, Brooklyn Noel (01/21/02). a daughter, Erin Christine (born March 9, 2007) to Kelly Sterling Hrach ’95 and her husband, Chris. Erin joins older brother, Nathan, who is 4. a son, Ethan (born on December 21, 2006) to Aimee Myers Jakubik ’99 and Michael J. Jakubik ‘99. Ethan joins older sister, Sydney. a daughter, Caelyn Camille (born on January 18, 2007) to Danielle Jones Little ’99 and her husband, William. Caelyn joins older sister, Ansley Noelle (4/23/04).
a daughter, Kaitlynn Mackenzie (born on August 1, 2007) to Christopher J. Masson ’00 and his wife, Brandi. a daughter, Maria (born on July 7, 2007) to Elena Murray Radkowski ’95 and her husband, Lou. Maria joins older brother Sean (7/10/04) and big sister, Sophia (01/25/06). a son, Orlin Aurelius (born on November 18, 2007) to Amber Schiele Simecek ’03 ’05M DPT ’06 and her husband, Brian. a son, Christopher (born on July 23, 2007) to Laurie Gwin Staph ’00 ’01M. a son, Vincent Frederick (born March 9, 2007) to Jill L. Stefanucci-Uberti ’00 and her husband, Anthony. a daughter, Meredyth Rian (born on August 31, 2007) to Kristen Ballant Stimmell ’99 ’03M and her husband, Christopher. a son, Ian James (born on April 16, 2007) to Susan Miller Vandervort, M.A. ’04 and Roger F. Vandervort ’02. a son, Aidan James (born on June 27, 2007) to Jessica Kramarik Vaughn ’03 ’05M and her husband, James. a son, Trevor Christopher (born on June 26, 2007) to Corry Walter Wierzbowski ’00 and her husband, Christopher. Trevor joins older sister, Leah Grace (11/11/04). a son, Zane Allen (born on June 9, 2007) to Keri Komlos Zipay ’98 and Matthew W. Zipay ’98. a son, Joseph Oscar (born on October 12, 2007) to Megan Hallock Sarkis ’01 and Lee Sarkis ’02 ’04.
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