NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND THE GREATER COLLEGE COMMUNITY | SUMMER 2013 EDITION COMMENCEMENT 2013 RECOGNIZES 126TH GBC GRADUATING CLASS
The Joseph West Jones Center was home to GBC’s 126th Commencement on Friday, May 3 as 216 excited graduates “turned their tassels” and began the next stage in their lives. Students from across America and from nations abroad took their walk across the stage to receive their coveted diploma, heartfelt handshake, and boisterous applause from family and friends.
While the room was nearly full to capacity, over 360 more people watched the festivities live on the GBC website. Families and friends overseas (or just downstate) were able to watch and cheer their favorite graduate online. The College Webmaster reports that over graduation weekend, 1958 people viewed the GBC graduation website. Viewers from India, Liberia, and Israel, joined viewers from Newark, Newport, and New Castle to celebrate this important day.
The 2013 Commencement Speaker was The Honorable Rita M. Landgraf, Secretary of Health and Social Services for the State of Delaware. Landgraf oversees a budget in excess of $1.8 billion, providing critical services to Delaware citizens ranging from health care to child care, from Medicaid to mental health. Landgraf praised the Class of 2013, citing their “persistence, perseverance, and passion.” She went on to remind them that each person has an individual story, and urged them to “continue to write new chapters in that story.” Graduates listened closely as she shared some guiding principles for a career, including always playing fair, being patient with others, and knowing when to lead and when to follow. Landgraf emphasized dealing with failure, declaring “that’s when we learn the most about ourselves.” In recognition of her remarkable career of service, she was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degree.
Another high point for the graduates was the presentation of the Excellence in Teaching Award by President Mohammad Ilyas and Academic Dean Alison White. The 2013 recipient, Dr. William Rivers, has taught at GBC since 1988. Reading from actual student evaluations, President Ilyas described Dr. Rivers as someone who is “always available to students,” “expects quality,” and “keeps students engaged.” In accepting the award, Rivers praised his students, concluding with “Class of 2013 – go get ‘em!”
Following the ceremony, students lingered over refreshments reminiscing with friends, faculty and staff, promising to stay in touch and excitedly sharing plans for the future. Congratulations and best wishes to the Class of 2013. More photos of the exciting day can be found on page 10 of this issue of Reflections.
THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
Support the 2014 GBC Annual Fund
It’s Fall and the hallways are full of laughter, new friends and new textbooks for a new school year. In some classrooms, however, there are empty seats. Increasingly, talented and deserving students find they cannot afford higher education -- that the classroom doors seem closed to them – their seat unoccupied. More than ever, these students need your help.
Annual Fund 2014 kicks off in October, providing an opportunity for all of our alumni to help “Open the Doors to Education.” At GBC, our mission is to make quality education accessible – to keep the doors to education open for every talented student despite income. So each year, we ask our alumni, employees, parents, and friends of the College to give generously to the Annual Fund. Every dollar provides badly needed scholarship funding for needy students – allowing them to enter those doors and take their seats.
We hope you will remember your days at GBC – the excitement, the friendships, and especially the way your education here changed your life. Help us pass on that opportunity to the next generation who hope to take your seat in the classroom and follow your footsteps to a successful career. Watch for your Annual Fund letter by mail in October or visit www.gbc.edu/giving/ to learn how to give online.
Remember, even a modest gift when added to many others can change a life. Help us “Open the Doors to Education” for every deserving student.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees E. Thomas Harvey, III, graduation speaker and Honorary Degree recipient The Honorable Rita M. Landgraf and President Mohammad Ilyas.
Dr. William Rivers receives a big hug from his daughter, Bridgette, after receiving the 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award .
TAYLOR HONORED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HAPPENINGS
Ms. Teresa Taylor ‘09, MBA ‘12, Alpha Chi Sponsor at Goldey-Beacom College, is one of seven campus sponsors to receive the Distinguished Service Award from the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. The award, which was announced at the society’s annual national convention on April 6, is a peer recognition award that honors influential service.
Ms. Taylor serves as a regional vice president of Alpha Chi and under her direction, the Goldey-Beacom chapter received a 2013 Star Chapter Award. This award indicates a commitment to foster undergraduate research and academic dialogue on campus, an effort to nurture academic professionalism around the students and a determination to maintain a healthy and active chapter life.
Dr. Trisha Yarbrough, executive director of Alpha Chi says, “Alpha Chi succeeds because of volunteer sponsors who invest their lives in students. Ms. Taylor is a prime example of that commitment.”
Alpha Chi, inducting 13,000 students annually on over 300 campuses, invites the top 10 percent of juniors, seniors and graduate students to membership.
Inducted into Alpha Chi in 2007, Ms. Taylor got involved quickly in the organization. She held various chapter
positions from Treasurer/Secretary, Vice President and President. With Dr. Ann Kneavel’s retirement, the organization was looking for a new primary sponsor. This position was soon taken in Fall 2011 by Ms. Taylor, who demonstrated the passion for the organization. She learned the sponsor duties quickly and has had two successful years while hoping for more.
Outside of Alpha Chi, Ms. Taylor works in the Goldey-Beacom College Business Office. Starting out as a work study in 2005, she has worked hard to move up the ranks and currently holds the title of Accountant/ Business Office Coordinator. Beyond work, she manages time to get involved with church where she plays a major role in the Youth Group program that is held every Sunday afternoon for a few hours.
Even as Sunday is filled with church activities, Ms. Taylor is still finding time to plan her wedding to Mr. Stephen Watkins. The wedding is set for July 27 just outside Ms. Taylor’s hometown in Maryland. The couple is planning to hold off on taking a honeymoon right away as Mr. Watkins is in the military on active orders receiving training. After the training is complete, the couple does plan to escape to warm tropical weather.
LANK NAMED 2013 OUTSTANDING YOUNG WILMINGTONIAN
Jeffrey Lank ’97 has been named the 2013 Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian by the Wilmington Jaycees Organization. As a project manager at JP Morgan Chase, a successful entrepreneur of Seahorse Coaching LLC (which is focused on providing professional development training to individuals and companies around the country), and a graduate of Goldey-Beacom College, Jeff has a long-standing record of service to others and volunteerism ahead of his personal goals. This award, in its 72nd year, is given annually to a person between 21 and 40 who has bettered themselves and their community. Past recipients include James Baker, who became Wilmington’s mayor, local boxing legend Dave Tiberi and United States VicePresident, Joe Biden.
Jeff began community service work as a child while gaining skills and advancing to become an Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. Lank has always enjoyed being surrounded by people and often found his sense of humor led to a vast variety of friends. His ability to relate to everyone helped him recruit over 500 members to the Jaycees organization which has given each of them an opportunity to improve personally or professionally. Through his recruitment, Lank helped grow the Delaware Jaycees organization by 41% in just one year, not including those he recruited around the country. This dedication toward others was a major reason in selecting Jeff as the recipient in this year. In addition to helping Delaware, Jeff spread opportunities to other young
professionals by starting and growing chapters in several states across the nation. He continued to serve the Jaycees organization as a volunteer and became the first National President from Delaware to lead the United States Junior Chamber in 2010. It’s uncommon that a member of the organization has received this prestigious honor.
In addition to serving the Jaycees organization, Jeff is a dedicated Director for both the Delaware Center of Horticulture and the Riley’s Toys Foundation. He also serves as a Delaware State Commissioner for the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer service. Recently, Jeff agreed to chair New Castle’s Annual Separation Day Celebration in an effort to increase awareness and support of such a key part of the state’s history. Jeff resides with his fiancée, Tina Macko, who shares his passion in helping others. Jeff stated that he was especially honored to receive this award because the program’s original sponsor 72 years ago was Goldey-Beacom College.
Without his education from Goldey-Beacom College and his life experience as a Jaycees, Jeff didn’t feel he would have been developed to be such a strong member of the Wilmington community. As the Outstanding Young Wilmingtonian, Jeff is eligible for the U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce’s “Ten Outstanding Young Americans.”
ALUMNI NIGHT AT THE BLUE ROCKS
Join your fellow alumni and friends for a fun night at the Blue Rocks on Friday, August 9. Contact Ruth Tingle at 302225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu for more information.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI GALLERY DINNER AND AWARDS
The Distinguished Alumni Gallery Dinner and Awards ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 2013. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Derrickson Lobby and dinner follows at 7:00 p.m. in the Rollins Atrium. Tickets are $45 per person and can be purchased by calling Ruth Tingle at 302-225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu. If you know a GBC graduate that you would like to nominate for the DAG Award or for Rising Star Award, please contact Dr. Gary Wirt at 302225-6273.
HOMECOMING
Mark your calendar for Homecoming, October 5, 2013. Starting at 12:00 noon, rain or shine, this is a great way to reconnect with classmates. This is a fun day for all ages - filled with sports, tailgating, music, moon bounce and more! For more information contact Ruth Tingle at 302-225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu.
FALL CAREER FAIR
Are you a student or an alumnus searching for a job? Or are you an employer seeking GBC students and alumni for open positions with your company? If so, you don’t want to miss this event! The Fall Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2013, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Rollins Atrium located in the Joseph West Jones Center. For further details, contact the Career Services Office by e-mail at careers@gbc.edu or telephone 302.225.6256.
BEEF ‘N BYOB AND SILENT AUCTION
The Goldey-Beacom Alumni Association will host its Annual Beef ‘n BYOB/Silent Auction on Friday, February 21, 2014. All proceeds benefit the Alumni Scholarship Fund. If you would like to donate an auction item or help with the event please contact Ruth Tingle at 302-225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu.
For more information contact, Ruth Tingle at 302-225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu
JOHNSON AND WINNER JOIN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Goldey-Beacom College Board of Trustees has elected two new members to join their ranks. Dr. Cornelia Winner and R. Jeffrey Johnson, ’79 were elected to two-year terms, beginning with the 2012-13 academic year.
R. Jeffrey Johnson is a 1979 graduate of GBC, earning his Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Delaware Society of CPA’s. He is a Director and Shareholder of Rowland, Johnson, and Company, P.A., a CPA firm he co-founded in 1988. He is a Past President of the GBC Alumni Association, has volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Wilmington Manor Rotary Club, and with local sports teams. In 1992, he was inducted as a member of the GBC Distinguished Alumni Gallery.
Dr. Cornelia “Connie” Winner brings to the Board an impressive career in higher education, holding various posts with Delaware Technical and Community College, including Dean of Instruction, Department Chair, and Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs. Before retiring, she was Assistant Campus Director for the Stanton/Wilmington campus. She holds a bachelors degree from the University of Delaware, a masters degree from Rider College, and her doctorate from the University of Delaware. Her commitment to her community is also notable; she has served as a volunteer with Christiana Care Health Services and the Wilmington Flower Market, and as a Director for Mom’s House.
In announcing their election, Board Chairman E. Thomas Harvey III emphasized “These two new trustees will certainly enrich our Board. Jeff’s CPA and background in accounting is a valuable addition, while the depth of Connie’s experience in higher education brings a strong perspective to help the Board chart the academic path ahead.”
BEEF ‘N BYOB IS FUN-FILLED SUCCESS
What a great way to catch up with old friends and make new ones while also doing something to help a scholarship recipient! The 2013 Annual Beef and BYOB held on February 22, 2013 again proved to be an evening of good food, great company and friendly competition. This year’s silent auction boasted of donated gift certificates to restaurants, spa treatments, yoga classes, NASCAR tickets and many more enticing items.
The proceeds from the Beef and BYOB with Silent Auction go directly to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. This annual event is open to all – alumni, their family and friends, as well as the College community. We thank all those alumni and friends of Goldey-Beacom College who showed up to make this night a success and to make a difference! Look for information on next year’s Beef and BYOB/Silent Auction to be held on February 21, 2014 by contacting Ruth Tingle at 302-225-6210 or tinglert@gbc.edu.
GOLDEY-BEACOM INDUCTS NEW MEMBERS INTO DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI GALLERY
On October 19, 2012, the Goldey-Beacom College Alumni Board of Directors inducted two new members into its Distinguished Alumni Gallery - Julia Katz (top left) and Cathy Stauffer Wozniak (top right). At the 30th Annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet, these two individuals were recognized for their outstanding professional growth and community involvement. Ms. Katz earned her MBA in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from Goldey-Beacom College in 2004. She was employed by Wilmington Trust Company from 1980 until its conversion to M&T Bank in May 2011.
Rising through the ranks to her current position of Vice-President/Human Resources Business Partner in Client Services, Ms. Katz advanced in every position she achieved. In addition, she also finds time to give back to the community by
volunteering for the Big Brother Big Sister Program, American Lung Association and various other religious and civic causes.
Ms. Stauffer Wozniak received her MBA in Business Administration from Goldey-Beacom College in 2007, graduating summa cum laude. She is currently the Senior Advisor/Consultant with TEAM Approach, Inc. In this position, she customizes services and tools to enhance leadership, team work and organizational development through consulting, training, on-line programs and interim leadership assignments.
Ms. Stauffer Wozniak also contributes her time and volunteers at Compassionate Care Hospice Foundation, where she was co-founder and past-president in addition to many other charities.
Dr. Cornelia Winner
R. Jeffrey Johnson, ‘79
ANNUAL FUND 2013
From the entire Goldey-Beacom College community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for all those who generously gave to this year’s campaign.
THE CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE
($5,000 OR MORE)
E. Thomas Harvey III (1886 Society)
THE 1886 SOCIETY
($1,000-2,999)
Artisans’ Bank
Virginia E. Franta
Alexander F. Giacco
M. Javed Gilani
Vincent N. Greggo
E. Thomas Harvey III
Mohammad & Emily Ilyas
Ellen Kullman
Lynda Murray-Jackson
National HVAC Service Ltd.
Mark R. Olazagasti
(In Memory of Milton R. Olazagasti)
John J. Patterson
The Philadelphia Contributionship
Kristine M. Santomauro
Harry Simeone
Marna C. Whittington
Terry L. Wiley
Carlisle M. “C.M.” Williams
Gary L. Wirt
David & Rhonda Yake
THE PLATINUM SOCIETY
($500-999)
Bank of America
Bell Environmental Services Inc
Richard & Mary Jane Cordrey
William A. Davis
Harold & Teresa Ewing
(In Tribute to Taylor N. Ewing and In Memory of William A. Borga)
Ewing’s Roofing & Siding Company Inc.
John S. Gooding
Gooding Group Foundation
Pete & Tina Hayward
Arthur Hall Insurance
Mary P. Jeannette
Carlton H. Lyons
Thomas C. Marshall Jr.
Joan Verbonitz Panik
Tri-State Carpet Inc.
Union Park Automotive Inc.
Fletcher D. Watson
(In Memory of Jane Dyott Holland)
Gerald W. Wilgus
Bernadette Wimberley
THE GOLD SOCIETY
($200-499)
Harold Berrian
Ronald L. Bowman
Eleuterio & Mary Bugarin
(In Tribute to Ryan Bugarin)
Patricia M. Buhler
William Michael Cleary Jr.
David B. Craig Jr.
Evans N. Fishel
Richard E. Funke
Carol S. Gromer
W. Nelson Hall
Chuck Hammond
Linda B. Harra
R. Jeffrey Johnson
Julia Katz
Jackie C. Lawson
Roberto C. Machado Jr.
William & Christine Mahoney
Susan M. Mannering
William Master
Cynthia Messina-Petillo
Patricia Mohnal
(In Memory of John & Virginia Mangiocco)
Mark & Colleen Oller
Sara B. Picard
(In Tribute to A. J. Picard and In Memory of Mark
P. Picard)
Pat’s Pizzeria
Charles T. Popjoy III
Ruth T. Tingle
G. Albert Turner
Alison Boord White
Thomas G. Wintermantel
THE SILVER SOCIETY ($100-199)
Agilent Technologies Foundation
Kimberly D. Anderson
Robert V. Bahl
Brad & Barbara Berg
(In Tribute to Megan E. Berg)
Richard G. Bevan
Brian N. Boldender
Mary Lou Boyce
Patricia B. Branin
(In Memory of A.C. Bowen)
Richard C. Brasefield
Marcia B. Bryan
The Honorable Mike Castle
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Peter A. Chin
Lee Connor
George Constantinou
Mary E. Cote
Genevieve T. Crampton
Dempsey’s Service Center Inc.
Larry Eby
Paula A. Finnefrock
Mary Lou Folts
Meezie Foster
Robert G. Hackett Jr.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Vince & Rosalind Jacano
(In Tribute to Vincent R. Jacano)
Claudia L. Johnson
James R. Johnson
(In Tribute to Harry Sewell)
Virginia Karablacas
Tanya R. Kerns
James E. Kitchen
(In Memory of Marie T. Kitchen)
Veronica Taraila Kriss
Robert B. Lank
Robert P. Lloyd
Jane H. Lysle
Tim MacMillan
David & Rene’ Miller
The Honorable Ruth Ann Minner
Adelaide L. Orsini
Michael & Natalie Perrone
(In Memory of Scott R. McGinnis)
Michelle R. Pinder
Elizabeth S. Poole
Hubert V. Prettyman
Anita Rush
Dorothy J. Sapp
Fred C. Sears II
M. Jack Shao
Sidearm Sports
Nancy G. Simpkins
Malcom J. Styer
Anne Quillen Teipelke
Roger E. Vandegrift
Patricia Lee White
James E. Yiaski
Carl E. Zlock
THE BRONZE SOCIETY
($1-99)
Lola Bucci Abbondandolo
Caroline S. Abbott
Mohammad N. Ahmed
James & Judy Aliquo
Joan Kylen Anderson
Melanie V. Angotti
Joseph & Patricia Armstrong
Shirley A. Austin
Kenneth R. Barton
Joseph & Sheri Bell
(In Tribute to Nolan T. Bell)
Elizabeth S. Berman
Michael & Diane Berry
(In Tribute to Marissa C. Berry)
Joseph Biancaniello
Caroline E. Black
Carolyn P. Bolan
Richard Bowers
Angela Midkiff Bowlsbey
Julie R. Brinton
Jane D. Bunting
Wanda D. Caban
Dianne Chance
Madeline F. Chubbs
Junius M. Clark
Charles R. Coin
Copy Craft Inc.
Renee Cordrey
Art & Nancy Curley
Patricia B. Dean
Thomas D. Delledonne
Wilbert N. Dill Jr.
Kenneth H. Dilmore
Eastern Janitorial Services
Farmers Insurance Group
Grace D. Ennis
Karen A. Fazzolari
Samuel R. Folsom
Betty L. Gregg
(In Memory of David C. Gregg)
Margaret Griffin
(In Tribute to Bernadine Griffin)
Maryann E. Griffin
Hermetta T. Harper
Joseph A. Harris Jr.
Jamshed N. Hassan
Katherine S. Henry
Stephen C. Hudson
(In Memory of Kappa Alpha Order Zeta Gamma)
Peggy E. Hutchinson
Z. Meena Ilyas
Pat Jackson
James & Ava Jones
(In Tribute to Logan Jones)
Patricia M. Jones
(In Memory of Carole Fulmer)
Rebecca M. Jones
Richard W. Kendall
Jerry King
Paul C. King Jr.
Joseph F. Kissel
Jerry D. Kreider
Becky J. LaFreeda
Margaret Ann Lange
William F. Layfield
Peggy Lingo
Eric Magarov
(In Tribute to Greatest Professors In the Accounting Field-Dr. Burkey, Dr. Murray-Jackson and Dr. Leitsch)
Cynthia C. Mann
(In Memory of Clayton Colbourn)
Jane P. Maroney
Gerald T. Mason
Robert McConkie
Patricia A. McConnell
Shelley May Mincer
Maria A. Mitsdarfer
Gisela D. Mockerman
Eva J. Molnar
Margaret A. Morton
Ellwood Mutschler Jr.
Joseph & Kathryn Newhouser
(In Tribute to Madison Newhouser)
Virginia Allison Powell
Gary H. Powers
Kaye Hughes Records
(In Memory of Margaret J. Moore)
Cheryl J. Rex
Eric A. Rhew
A. Tyler Rigby
Marie J. Rogers
Joan M. Roop
(In Memory of Jared M. Roop)
Craig D. Rothermel
Kristin M. Russell
Robert & Joan Sambuco
(In Tribute to Anthony Sambuco)
Lois G. Scarborough
Albin Schindler
Jane F. Schlauch
Vicki K. Sheraton
Kimberly & Gregory Shevchuck
Priscilla Covington Smith
(In Memory of Emily Covington Griffin)
Hilda Nieweg Sparrow
Teyonia G. Stanley
State Farm Companies Foundation
Anita J. Stofa
Betty Melson Swain
Daniel E. Tinney
Ulrich & Sandra Toensmeyer (In Memory of Margaret Smith)
Christine Transue
John L. Vondran
Lucianne Vazquez
Village Green Flower Shop
James R. Weaver
Duane M. Williams
Patricia A. Winder
Joel Worden
Jamie & Brenda Yates
Nick Yushchak
Karen A. Zenel
GBC LICENSE PLATES AVAILABLE
You can order your official State of Delaware GBC license plate and proudly proclaim you are a part of the GBC family. These are official Division of Motor Vehicles issued plates that replace your existing numbered plate. So don’t delay! Call or email Ruth T. Tingle for an application to order your GBC license plate. The cost is $30.00 and all checks are to be made payable to the Goldey-Beacom Alumni Association. All proceeds from this fundraiser will help the Alumni Association fund their annual student scholarship. To contact Ruth T. Tingle, call (302) 225-6210 or e-mail tinglert@gbc.edu. Be sure to leave your name, address, phone numbers, and how we can be of further assistance. We look forward to taking your order for a GBC license plate.
Thank you for supporting the GBC Alumni Association and scholarships for needy students!
Goldey-Beacom
MILESTONES
Jeffrey S. DeLay ’00 was appointed vice-president of specialty health care/senior loan officer in Health Care Finance at TD Bank. Jeffrey is responsible for the generation and management of health care credit relationships.
William Jason Hagerman ’98 has been awarded the Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) Designation from the Center for Fiduciary Studies. Jason is an Associate Partner at Diamond State Financial Group.
Cher Przelomski ’71, CEO, Planning Factory International has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute.
Rick Solloway ’90, Investment Representative, Raymond James & Associates and Instructor at the Money School, has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute.
CLASS NOTES
Stewart M. Ayton ’37, Williamsburg, VA
Stewart retired as a senior vice-president from Beech Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. He will be remembered as a charming man with a “wicked sense of humor”.
Marie Batten, New Castle, DE
While Marie worked as a secretary for DuPont in her early years, her most important job was that of dedicated wife and mother. She was also extremely dedicated to her church, Asbury United Methodist, in Wilmington Manor.
Jacob Bauer ’47, Sudlersville, MD
Mr. Bauer was drafted into the Army at the age of 18 and served in the American Theater of Operation during World War II. He worked for Draper Foods and Canning Company in Delaware for over 30 years holding the positions of bookkeeper and office manager.
Christine Belford ’93, Newark, DE
Christine was recently employed as an administrator with First State Orthopedics. She was a devout Catholic and an active member of her church where she assisted in the religious education program.
John R. Bothell, Wilmington, DE
Marguerite M. “Peg” Campbell, Wilmington, DE
Peg had been employed by the Bank of Delaware and Wilmington Trust Company. In addition, Peg volunteered as a Junior Board member at the St. Francis Hospital for over 40 years, serving as its president for several years in the late seventies.
Ruth D. Campbell ’45, Selbyville, DE
Ruth was a secretary with the Indian River School District for many years. She enjoyed cross-stitching and cooking.
Beatrice M. Camperson, Tampa, FL
She lived the majority of her life in Wilmington, DE only recently moving to Tampa, FL. She worked for Hercules in Delaware for 17 years before retiring.
Marguerite A. Capano, Wilmington, DE
After graduating from Goldey-Beacom, Marguerite worked at the DuPont Company. She stayed home after getting married to raise her five children. She loved to travel and spend time in both Stone Harbor, NJ and Boca Raton, FL.
Alfonse F. “Al” Ciccorelli, Wilmington, DE
Alfonse retired from the DuPont Company with over 30 years of service. A polio survivor, Alfonse was among the first three patients at the AI DuPont Children’s Hospital.
Luis Santiago ’10, MBA ’12 has been promoted to Assistant VicePresident, Senior Auditor I in the Field Assessment and Site Testing Team at Bank of America. In addition, he continues to serve on the Goldey-Beacom Alumni Board and begins his two-year term as Vice-President of the board.
Kevin Thomas ’13 has joined Lyons Companies as director of the Executive Personal Insurance Division. He is a member of the Lyons Companies management team and oversees the daily operations of his division.
IN MEMORY
Richard P. Albanese, Aston, PA
Richard served in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict and worked as an accountant for over 40 years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #926.
Raymond D. Armstrong, Jr. ’76, Wilmington, DE He was with the DuPont Company for about 10 years. He trained to be a professional wrestler before moving to California where he became an actor and stuntman in Hollywood movies. Raymond was in Under the Rainbow and played one of the Ewok’s in Star Wars Return of the Jedi. In 1988, Raymond went to the Special Olympics in Seoul placing second and receiving the silver medal in power lifting. He was a member of the Little People of America.
He worked as a Health, Safety and Hazardous Material Instructor at General Motors. John was also a member of the Army and National Guard, the Knights of Columbus, and the Men of Malvern.
Stephen P. Bradley Sr. ‘77, Felton, DE
Stephen worked in executive sales at Simplex Grinnell for 38 years after which he worked as an electrical associate at Lowes. Returning from his service with the US Coast Guard during the Vietnam War, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, two Bronze Stars, Vietnamese Campaign Medal with Device, Combat Action Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal.
Virginia Lodge Brittingham, Lewes, DE
Virginia’s life was spent graciously and generously caring for her family, volunteering for many programs at her Bethel United Methodist Church, and serving in different roles at Sussex Gardeners and DAR.
Mary Catherine Attix Burton, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Mary and her husband James Robinson Burton operated Burton-Conant Fuel Oil and later Burton’s Produce in Rehoboth, Delaware.
Carol H. Carey, Milford, DE
Carol worked with Anderson Stokes Realtors, earning her real estate license in 1983. She served in many capacities within the Delaware and Sussex County Association of Realtors and was one of the founders of Affinity Realty located in Lewes DE.
Nora Ann Carey, West Grove, PA
Nora worked as a legal secretary prior to being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed dancing, the ocean, and spending time with her family.
Jane M. Cook, Seaford, DE
Jane worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years. She was instrumental in the creation of Cook’s TV, Jan-Mar and Comfort Air Service, all of Easton, MD.
Dorothy Cooper ’32, Salisbury, MD
Following her graduation from Goldey-Beacom College Dorothy had her own radio program on home-making, worked for a doctor’s office, and was a bank teller.
Milton W. Cooper, Bethany Beach, DE
Milton retired from the U.S. Coast Guard having fought in the battle of Guadalcanal during WWII. He was also a retired boat captain with the University of Delaware in Lewes and was one of the first inductees into the Delaware Maritime Hall of Fame. Milton was the last commander of the Indian River Coast Guard Section and was instrumental in restoring it to the Indian River Life Saving Museum.
Margaret E. Cornell, Chester, PA
Mrs. Cornell worked as a secretary for Sun Oil after graduation.
Gerald Lee (Jerry) Corrigan’54, Glenn Mills, PA
Jerry served his country as bass drummer in the Army Band. He spent most of his career as a Parks and Recreation Director for Wilmington and New Castle County.
Francis C. Cowan ‘43, Honey Brook, PA
Francis had worked at Beloit Printing of Downingtown and was a member of the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church of Parkesburg.
Janet Altvater Dale, Dover, DE
Janet was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Dover. She served as Deacon of the church and sang in the choir.
Peter J. Devine, Hockessin, DE
Peter had a long and successful career in car sales with several dealerships in the area. He went on to instruct sales training throughout the United States.
Francis M. Donovan ’48, Wilmington, DE
Francis retired from the Wilmington Police Department and the New Castle Court of Chancery. He served his country as a rifleman in the Army during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
Susan E. Dowling, Wilmington, DE
Susan retired from Wilmington Trust Company and was a member of the Hall-Burke VFW Post #5447 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge #74.
Robin G. DeFrancisco, Upper Deerfield Township, NJ
Before her retirement Robin had been employed at the Cumberland County Courthouse for 26 years, where she served as a Senior Superior Court Clerk for the State of New Jersey.
Christine C. Drake, Wilmington, DE
Christine began her career with the DuPont Company. After raising her family she returned to work as a professional secretary.
William D. Eaton, Wilmington, DE
William was an avid pilot and traveler who served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. He started working for the DuPont Company and was assigned to the Explosives Department. William moved to the Hanford Atomic Plant in Washington where he was recognized for his role in the Manhattan Project.
Doris L. Fine, Wilmington, DE
Doris was innovative in business, opening the first paper book store in the area, The Paperbook Gallery, and one of the first health food restaurants, the Salad Cellar.
Helga I. Foulke, Wilmington, DE
Miss Foulke retired from the Brandywine School District after 34 years of service.
Bernard Friel, Exton, PA
Mr. Friel was a World War II veteran and served in the Korean Conflict as an intelligence analyst. As Chief of Special Investigations in the U.S Department of Labor he was involved in many important racketeering cases involving organized or corporate crime.
H. Herbert “Herb” Funderwhite, Eagle, PA
Herb was in the antique and cattle business with his father and developed Eagle Village on his property in Eagle, PA.
CLASS NOTES
Katherine Demetriou Galaris, Wilmington, DE
Katherine became an accomplished violinist and a member of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra as a young adult. She worked as an administrative assistant for an insurance company in Philadelphia and worked as an office manager for Easter Seals Society in Wilmington, DE.
Theresa “Tina” Mattioni Garland, Wilmington, DE
Tina worked as a legal secretary until she married in 1953. In addition, she worked as a secretary at the AVON Company in Newark, DE.
Genevieve T. “Jean” Giovannozzi, Hockessin, DE
Genevieve worked as an executive secretary and service representative for the Hercules Company for over 24 years before her retirement in 1991.
Mary Frances Godfrey ’48
Mary was a secretary at West Church and a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 13 Five Points Newport, past Guardian of Bethel #11 Jobs Daughters in the 1980s, and a member of Trinity Presbyterian.
Clara S. Gray, Bear, DE
Clara was a lifelong member of St. George’s United Methodist Church. In addition, Clara belonged to the United Methodist Women serving as president, secretary and treasurer.
Stanley R. Habiger, Sr., Newark, DE
Mr. Habiger contributed over 20 years in public service serving as Secretary of the Senate and Deputy Insurance Commissioner. He also served from 1947-1953 as a Sergeant Major in the US Air Force during the Korean War and worked for over 50 years as an insurance broker.
William H. Haldeman, West Chester, PA
Bill served two years in the U.S. Army proudly serving one of those years in Vietnam with an Artillery Unit. He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 67 of Delaware County and a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans.
W. Glenn Hammond ’55, Middletown, DE
Glenn worked as a postal clerk with the U.S. Post Office in Rehoboth Beach in his earlier years. In 1950 he enlisted and served proudly in the U.S. Air Force with the 1707th Air Police Squadron. Glenn retired from Johnson Controls where he worked as a financial analyst.
David N. Harris ’76, Dover, DE
David served eight years in the U.S Air Force as a supply specialist and meteorologist. He settled in Dover and completed a 20-year career as a maintenance technician and supervisor with the Delaware River and Bay Authority. After retirement, he owned and operated Dover Lawn and Landscaping.
James Edward Hitchens, Seaford, DE
Jimmie served in the U.S. Army from 1941 to 1945. He worked in sales at O.A. Newton in Bridgeville, followed by Brown & Bigelow in Virginia and finally with Prudential Insurance Company in Salisbury, MD.
Shirley C. Hughes, Vineland, NJ
Shirley worked as a bookkeeper for Hughes Builders of Vineland.
Melissa J. Isbell ’11, Wilmington, DE
She was CFO of Connections Community Support Programs, Inc.
Paul R. Ivins ’67, Newark, DE
Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army along with a one year tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired from the State of Delaware completing more than three decades of service.
Stella L. Jerram, Pennsville, NJ
Stella worked for DuPont Chamber Works and was a member of the Eastern Star.
Erma L. Junkerman, Boothwyn, PA
Mrs. Junkerman worked in the banking industry for 30 years, ending her career with T.D. Bank.
Carrie L. Kalinski ’05
Carrie worked as a Certified Public Accountant.
Sara E. Simmers Keller ’42, Port Deposit, MD and Lake Placid, FL
Mrs. Keller was inducted into the Goldey-Beacom Distinguished Alumni Gallery in 1982. She retired from Federal Service in 1985 after 42 years of service. Mrs. Keller held the positions of Assistant Supply and Fiscal Officer, US Naval Training Center and Comptroller, PAMI CONUS Bainbridge, MD Comptroller, PERMIC, New Orleans, LA prior to transferring to the Aberdeen Proving Grounds where she held the position of Financial Manager for the AEHA at Edgewood, MD. She was an associate member of the Bainbridge Officer’s Mess (Open) and past-president of the Chesapeake Chapter, American Society of Military Comptrollers. Mrs. Keller received the US Navy’s Plank Owners Certificate and the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal. After retiring from federal service she held the position of Comptroller for an international consulting firm in Bel Air, MD and was the General Manager of the Mid-Atlantic Motor Coach dealership in Perryville, MD.
Isabelle King, New Castle, DE
Isabelle worked for Goldey-Beacom College for five years from 1990 to 1995. At the college, she held the position of Coordinator of Housing and Residence Life.
Paul F. King Jr., Wilmington, DE
Paul over the years he worked for Hercules, Bond, the Philadelphia Inquirer and Chrysler, where he retired after 30 years of service. Paul also served in the Korean War.
Marie T. Hoopes-Kitchen, Wilmington, DE
Marie worked for Atlas Powder Company before becoming a homemaker. She enjoyed water painting and being with her many friends in Wilmington and Vero Beach, FL.
Bettie Dearie Lake, Hockessin, DE
Betty and her husband owned and operated a large general merchandise business in Hockessin known as Lake’s Country Store. Later she opened her own gift and antiques annex to the Hockessin store as well as the Pantry Shelf Gift Shop in Rehoboth Beach, DE.
Lee H. Lewis, Dorrance, PA
Lee enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1964, serving three full tours in Vietnam, and then continued on in the Navy Reserves, where he held the rank of E6. He served aboard the USS Clark-FFG11, USS Detroit, USS Seattle, the Fighting Flag Ship, and the USS Providence CLG-6. Lee retired in April 2001 after 25 years of service. He was also employed for 39 years by Air Products in Hanover Township.
Robert “Ben” Lewis ’52, Salisbury, MD
Mr. Lewis served in the US Army and received an honorable discharge. He owned and operated Ben Lewis’s Carpet Service until he retired in 1996.
Madeline H. Landis ’27, Wilmington, DE
Madeline worked as a bookkeeper with Simon Wholesale Florist in Wilmington.
Charlotte E. Laws, Glasgow, DE
Charlotte began her career as a local part-time correspondent for the News Journal. She continued her employment with the Relief Unit of NCC, Continental Diamond Fiber Company, the Budd Co. Polychem Division.
Gary J. Leid, Winfield, IL
Gary was well known for his gifted trade of painting.
Marie T. Lubov, Claymont, DE
Marie worked as an accounting supervisor for the DuPont Company for many years.
W. Ray Masten, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Ray served in the Army and he had a long career in banking with Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware and other local banks. Ray was the Director of the Delaware State Fair from 1971 until his death.
Carolann Matthewson, Wilmington, DE
Carolann was employed at the Delaware Safety Council for 45 years as an executive secretary.
Raymond McAllister Jr., Newark, DE
Raymond worked for Scott and Wimbrow, Inc. for 31 years after which he owned and operated McAllister Sand and Gravel Company.
Charles John Meany, Wilmington, DE
Charles worked as the accounting manager in his family business, Hypoint Dairy. He also served the Talleyville Fire Company for 46 years.
Linnea “Winky” Mettenet, Newark, DE
Linnea worked as an executive assistant to the Dean of Engineering at the University of Delaware.
CLASS NOTES
Jimmy McIntosh, Wilmington, DE
Jimmy worked at the University of Delaware and worked part-time as a crossing guard for the City of Wilmington.
Horacio G. Morales ’86, Costa Rica
Horacio lived in Costa Rica and was employed as a Marketing & Sales Manager for Corrugados del Guarco Company. He is survived by his wife Marianella Fernandez and 2 sons.
Caroline T. Morris, Kirkwood, DE
Caroline began her professional career as a library clerk for the DuPont Company. In 1964, she established Country Corner Antiques in Kirkwood that she operated for almost 50 years.
Nancy L. Mattern Arnold Nappi ’61, Marysville, OH
Nancy worked as an administrative assistant and was a former associate of Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission in Columbus, OH. She later worked with HQ Office Services.
Richard Lex Neff Sr., Wilmington, DE
Mr. Neff joined the US Navy, serving as a pharmacist’s mate. He later worked as a purchasing agent for Sun Oil Chemical Company.
Barbara Nero’62, Whitesville, DE
Barbara was the owner of Nero Tax Services. She was also a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Seaford, DE.
Peter N. Panico, Wilmington, DE
Pete served in the U.S Navy during WWII from 1943-1946. He worked for Union Park, Inc. for over 35 years and retired as Secretary Treasurer and Comptroller in 1990.
Leo M. Papili, Wilmington, DE
Leo served in the United States Army in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1953. He worked for Phoenix Steel Corporation for 38 years then for Erectix Corporation for 8 years.
Margaret P. Phillips ’45, Fishing Creek, MD
During her career Margaret had been employed by the Dorchester County Board of Education where she worked at St. Clair Elementary, South Dorchester High School and Cambridge South Dorchester High School.
Mira Susan Price, East Norriton, PA
Mira worked for the Visiting Nurses Association in Norriton and then worked for AETNA.
Albert F. Rizzo Sr., Wilmington, DE
Albert served his country in the US Army during World War II in Patton’s 14th Armored Division. He also served as a guard at the war crimes trial in Dachau. After retiring as a warehouse manager with Park Distributing, he then worked another 20 years in the security department of Wilmington Trust Company.
Dorothy J. Robin, Smyrna, DE
During her career she was a licensed pilot, a stewardess for American Airlines and a counselor for Delaware Child Protective Services. In her retirement she volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
Patricia Moore Rouke ’59, Arden, VA
Patricia was employed as Vice President and Treasurer of J. T. Jones, Inc. General Contractors and later by H.R. Sharp and Bayard Sharp as an Accountant and Assistant Office Manager in Centreville, Delaware. In 1972, Patsy and her husband bought and restored “Okolona”, a former peach plantation in Middletown, DE that is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gloria G. Russell ’77, Naples, FL
She served on active duty in the U.S. Army in Washington, D.C., Heidelberg, Germany and at S.H.A.P.E. headquarters in Paris, France. She also served a reserve tour in the U.S. Air Force.
Tara L. Schindler ’94, Wilmington, DE
Following college she worked from 1993 to 2005 as a secretary at the Coatesville VA Hospital. After her marriage to Albin Schindler ’88, she moved to Delaware and took a secretarial position at the VA Hospital in Wilmington, where she worked until her retirement in January 2010. Joeseph C. Schranck, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Joseph proudly served during World War II in the Atlantic theater on the Splinter Fleet sub-chaser SC678 and later in the Pacific on the LSM 312. After his military career he worked for the DuPont Company where he was the recreation director for DuPont’s Engineering Department Employees Activities.
Marjorie S. “Sis” Sears, Greenville, DE
Mrs. Sears was very proud to be a direct descendent of the White family, original owners of the “White House” in Rockland. Mrs. Sears was a homemaker and also served for many years as a volunteer guide at the Hagley Museum.
Margaret Werner Smith ’48, Elkton, MD
Margaret went to work for E.I DuPont Company, the Pentagon and in later years as a bookkeeper at Joseph W Small Associates in Wilmington.
Yvonne Townsend Smith, Milford, DE
Yvonne lived in Washington, DC for many years where she worked as a team member of the Leaders Program at the American Council of Education for the State Department. Later she affiliated with the Sampson Agency of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company and served on the Board of Directors. She was one of the first women to become a licensed Life Insurance Broker in DC.
Edward A. Stadler, Hopewell Township, NJ
Mr. Stadler served in the US Army during the Korean War. For several years he worked as a credit investigator for Sun Trust until his retirement in 1992.
Jacqueline Anne Stearns, Wilmington, DE
During her career, Jacqueline worked for the United Cerebral Palsy Association, Sacred Heart Hospital, Crozier Chester Medical Center and several physicians in DE and PA.
Ronald L. Stephens, Dagsboro, DE
Ronald served his country as an Army Ranger and Paratrooper serving in Thailand, South East Asia, and Vietnam. After his military service, he sailed as a Merchant Seamen for Atlantic Refining Company and worked for the Delaware Housing Authority as a certified property manager.
Russell Carl Street, Lancaster, PA
Russell served three years in the U.S. Naval Air Corp. during WWII. In 1951 he joined Atlas Powder Company’s Industrial Chemical Department where he was the supervisor of Export Services.
Cheryl Ann Taylor, New Castle, DE
Cheryl graduated from William Penn High School in 1962 and Goldey-Beacom College. In 1965 she married Arville Taylor, Sr., who predeceased her in 2010. Cheryl worked in the office at Kennard’s Department stores.
Anthony J. Teti, Toughkenamon, PA
Anthony was a Staff Sargent in the US Army during World War II, serving in England and France. “Tony” worked in the Judge Advocate General Department and was one of the Charter members of the Swayne-Campbell-Testa VFW Post No 5467 in Kennett Square, PA. Tony was employed at Chrysler Corporation in Newark, DE, retiring in 1988 after 36 years of service.
Donald L. Toadvine ’60
Donald was employed by Marshall Pusey Insurance Agency for nine years, and then went to Avery Hall Insurance in Salisbury, Maryland where he was part owner until he retired in 1997.
Everett F. Townsend ’39
Everett was born in 1922 and was a graduate of GoldeyBeacom College. He was a resident of Atlanta, Georgia.
Joan H. Trice, Federalsburg, MD
Mrs. Trice served as a teacher at Federalsburg Elementary School and worked with her husband in the family business, T.T. Trice & Sons.
Theodore Trice ’50, Federalsburg, MD
He served in the U.S. Army as a specialist at the Army Audit Agency for two years. After his military service Mr. Trice worked as an accountant at several local companies before opening his own real estate agency, Trice Realty.
Harry L. Vandever, Brandywine Hundred, DE
Harry supervised the mechanical installations in many Delaware schools during the booming construction period of the 1950’s and 1960’s. He was past commander of Delaware Veterans Post 1.
CLASS NOTES
Blanche Orth Voshell, Milford, DE
Blanche was employed as a secretary at the Municipal Court in Wilmington retiring in 1974.
Arthur “Art” S. Walls (19502000) ’69 is best remembered for his dedication to the field of crime prevention. His law enforcement career began with the Long Branch Police Department in New Jersey.
Eventually becoming a member of the Sarasota Police Department, Art dedicated himself to crime prevention and the advancement of safety and security measures for citizens throughout Florida.
In memory of Arthur, the Suncoast Crime Prevention Association’s highest award is given annually in tribute to Arthur Walls and to the example he set for all citizens.
James L. Walls ’77, Norwood, PA
Mr. Walls proudly worked at Vickers Tedeco for 24 years in Glenolden before retiring in 1999. He served his country as a Purple Heart Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Barbara L. Webb, Bear, DE
She worked most recently as a legal secretary at Delaware Park.
Marlene Scott Wehde, Middletown, DE
Marlene was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Lynda A. Whitmire ’64, Columbia, MD
Lynda worked for DE Senator John Williams for several years and also worked in the banking industry for Bank of America, Wachovia, and First Citizens Bank.
Millard Hans Widdekind ’53, Newport, DE
Millard managed various Richardson Variety stores in the New Castle area. Millard was a WWII Air Force veteran, later transferring to the Army Combat Military Police unit. He was a 50 year member and past President of Minquas Fire Co. #1 where he was the Chaplain Emeritus and was Fireman of the Year in 1988.
Joseph T. Wilson ’57, Wilmington, DE
Joseph was employed with the Bank of Delaware (PNC Bank) for 30 years as Data Processing Operations Officer.
Phyllis B. Wingate, Wilmington, DE
Phyllis retired as a business analyst in the Imaging Department after 40 years with the E.I DuPont de Nemours and Company. She served on the Elsmere Council from 1991 to 1999.
Joseph Wright Sr., Salisbury, MD
Joe showed horses in the early 1940s and later helped re-organize the Wicomico Hunt Club serving as Joint Master in 1961.
2013-15 GBC ALUMNI BOARD OFFICERS ELECTED
At the June Alumni Board Meeting, officers were elected for the Goldey-Beacom College Alumni Board for 2013-2015. The officers are: President Roger A. Bain ’99, MBA ’07; Vice-President Luis O. Santiago ’10, MBA ’12; Treasurer Chris Kenney MMGT ’09; and Secretary Ken Banaszek ’13.
In addition, the Goldey-Beacom College Alumni Board of Directors welcomes several new board members to its ranks. Among those are:
William (Bill) Brady, ’91 graduated with a BS in Management. Bill is an attorney with Woloshin, Lynch, Natalie & Gagne, P.A. His areas of expertise is residential and commercial landlord/tenant law, real estate settlements, representation of homeowners’ and condominium associations and other real property matters, general civil litigation and probate.
Chris Kenney, ’06 graduated with his BS in Business Administration Concentration in Management, Magna cum Laude. Chris is a Vice-President Senior Implementation Manager for Citi Bank. He is the project manager for the implementation of a wide array of cash management products across a global client base.
John (Ken) Banaszek, ’13 graduated with a BS in Business Administration, Summa cum Laude, and a member of Alpha Chi. Ken has over 28 years of experience in supporting communication customers and has worked for 38 years with Verizon Telephone Company.
William (Bill) Grant, ’13 earned his BS in Business Administration Concentration in Management, Summa cum Laude. Bill has worked with the Happy Harry’s/Walgreen’s Company since 1988. He is currently the Community Leader for Walgreen’s Company, which encompasses all aspects of a store manager plus acts as a mentor to five other stores managers on basic store operations.
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