Fall 2012
1975
Family Matters | Three generations of Grove City College graduates were on campus for 2012 Commencement. From left: Grandfather Richard Hummel ’50, granddaughter Beth Buresh ’12 and mother Miriam (Hummel ’82) Buresh. Grandmother was the late Miriam (Spoehr ’47) Hummel, who taught at the College for several years in the late 1940s and early 1950s. set the record on June 23, 2011, while flying in the Air Race Classic, an annual transcontinental race for women. Church, also a pilot, was the navigator during the record attempt. Formerly a corporate and charter pilot, Church now is a nurse at Holy Spirit Hospital and teaches flying part-time.
1974
Dr. Michael Roland was chosen to receive the 2012 Charles Goodyear Medal, the most prestigious award given by the Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society. Roland is head of the Polymer Physics Section at the Naval Research Laboratory and is recognized for his diverse accomplishments in the field of polymers. Col. Steve Frank retired from the U.S. Army with 30 years of service. He recently returned from a 13-month deployment to the Middle East where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Material Command, performing battle damage repair, supporting the Stryker/MRAP vehicle program and counter improvised explosive device operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He previously was assigned as an instructor for the Army War College, specializing in homeland defense and counterterrorism. Steve and wife Kathy (Bohi ’75) Frank reside in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Kathy (Bohi) Frank was recognized at her retirement in February for 30 years with the State of Wyoming. Frank, a certified public accountant, served the last 20 years as the assistant chief of financial operations for the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in Cheyenne.
1976
Darrell Smith was selected for inclusion in 2012 Florida Super Lawyers. He is a partner with Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, in Tampa, where he co-chairs the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. He also was named to Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2012.
1980
Dr. Terri Lenox presented with colleagues and students at the Conference on Undergraduate Research in June at the College of New Jersey. She was elected for her second term on the CUR Quarterly committee, works on the Undergraduate Research Task Force and is the CUR Quarterly Mathematics and Computer Science Division editor. She and her colleague also participated in “Preparing Women for Success in STEM Graduate Education.” Paul McNulty was named to Ethisphere magazine’s 2012 ‘Attorneys Who Matter’ list. McNulty was honored in the ‘Hall of Fame’ category, the “best of the best in corporate compliance.” He is a partner with Baker & McKenzie in Washington, D.C. Diana (Marks) Reed is now a lecturer of education at Westminster College. She has been with the college since 1990 and most recently was head teacher at the school’s preschool lab.
1982
Rev. Dr. John Morgan was elected to the board of directors of the Presbyterian Association of Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, N.Y. The board oversees the Presbyterian House and activities in Chautauqua.
1983
Mark Podvia spoke on “The Law of the Salem Witchcraft Trials” at the July American Association of Law Libraries Annual Meeting in Boston. He also was named chair of the American Association of Law Libraries/LexisNexis Call for Papers Committee. The Committee administers an annual writing competition and provides learning opportunities that promote excellent writing skills.
1984
Patricia Premick achieved her Advanced Open Water Diving license in Malaysia in May 2012 after receiving her Open Water Diving license in Thailand in January. She also accepted a teaching position at Southwest University of Finance and Economics in Chengdu, China. e
1988
Lt. Col. Glenora “Glennie” (Ford) Rodford retired from the U.S. Army on July 1, 2012, after more than 31 years of service. She has a master of science degree in administration from Central Michigan University. She is married to Army Warrant Officer (retired) Peter Rodford. John Stone recently began a civilian career with the federal government as a financial management analyst for Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, at the Pentagon. He supports the USMC Aviation
department in planning, programming and executing the USMC Aviation budget as part of the overall Department of Defense budget. Stone also recently earned his certification as a Certified Defense Financial Manager from the American Society of Military Comptrollers.
1989
Dr. Jeffrey Fuller is the new superintendent for the Freedom (Pa.) Area School District. Previously, he was assistant superintendent for elementary education with the Seneca Valley School District. Lynne (Bobbie) and Bob ’88 Griffin, innkeepers of the Australian Walkabout Inn Bed & Breakfast in Lancaster, Pa., saw their B&B receive a 2012 “Certificate of Excellence” Award from TripAdvisor. The five-suite inn received the award based on outstanding traveler reviews. Steve Meyer was promoted to assistant vice president, high risk and hazard claims, with Safeguard Properties in Valley View, Ohio. He is responsible for managing clients’ conveyance processes and developing relationships with cities and municipalities around the country.
EP Golf | The 2012 Epsilon Pi Alumni Association Golf Outing at the Grove City Country Club and proved to be highly competitive. The format was a straight scramble with 40 participants. Winner of the lowest team score was the team of Paul Lamison ’80, Bill Holter ’77 and Mike Nelson ’80. Players pictured here are, from left: Harvey Churchman ’67, Dick Danford ’67, Ed Strausbaugh ’67 and Bud Runyan ’62.
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