The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Harcum College î • 2006 Spring
GO BEARS!
Harcum College Renaissance
90th Anniversary Alumni Weekend
Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic
Ribbon Cap Story
Editor Michele Sacher Director of Alumni Relations Contributors Dr. Charles H. Trout President Cindy Canevari, ’90 Physical Therapist Assistant
Contents
Melinda Czyzewski Alvernia College
2.......... Harcum on the Move.
16....... My Opportunity of a Lifetime: .
Women’s Basketball: Sports Profiles. Men’s Basketball: Go Harcum Beat Navy!
4.......... 90th Anniversary Celebration: .
by Laurie Forbes ’71
17. ...... alumni happenings. Letter to Alumni & Friends. New 90th Anniversary Scholarships
2005 Alumni Reunion Weekend
18.......Annual Regional Events
8.......... Harcum Board of Trustees: .
19....... 2006 Alumni Reunion Weekend.
9.......... Earn your BA/BS Degree at Harcum! 10....... New Faces at Harcum: Staff Profiles 12. ...... Dental Hygiene Table Clinics.
Become a Class Agent. Rebuild the Career Network
20....... National Alumni Board Members 21.......ClassNotes (our largest to date!) 30....... Memories of a Cherished Independence:
“A Harcum Tradition”
13. ...... The Radiologic Technology Program. First Nursing Program Pinning Ceremony
14....... alumni on the Move Wear it or Share it: The Ribbon Cap Story that’s Inspiring Women!
Laura M. Hanes Director of Annual Giving & Special Events Geoffrey Harrington Executive Director of College Advancement
6..........Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic Meet the 2 New Members
Joseph J. Diorio Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Writer Cynthia Fellows Young remembers her mother, Helen M. Smith ‘47
31.......In Memoriam 32.......HonorRoll
Nancy Minnick Administrative Assistant Richard Ulrych Director of Foundation Relations & Prospect Research Cynthia Fellows Young (Daughter of Helen Young, ’47) Photography Lisa Mixon Marketing Coordinator & resident photographer at Harcum College (also contributed article) Carol H. Feeley Photography Marlo Golf Classic Photos
15....... Harcum Student & Alumna Rescue Hurricane Katrina Animals
Linda Johnson of Jim Roese Photography Alumni Reunion Weekend Photos Design Untuck Design Studio
14 6 Editorial Guidelines The Office of College Advancement in conjunction with the Director of Alumni Relations publishes Patches. The Director of Alumni Relations serves as the editor of Patches. The editorial board is comprised of: The Director of College Advancement, Director of Foundations and Prospect Research, the Director of Public Relations, and the President of Harcum College as an . ex-office member. The editor will seek guidance as needed from the National Board as to the content and format of Patches. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The comments and opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of Harcum College. The editorial board reserves the right to edit and select content for Patches that adheres to Harcum’s commitment to maintaining the high standard of integrity that has always been characteristic of Harcum College. Harcum College is an equal opportunity institution and, as such, does not discriminate in its educational and employment practices with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, applicable #veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.
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Message from the President
T H E H A RC U M R E NA ISSA NC E spring 20 06
To All Harcum Alumni & Friends of the College
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ack in October on the same weekend that close to a hundred alumni were on campus for our all-class reunion, we staged our first-ever Family Day, an event attended by some 250 people. The theme was “The Renaissance,” and there were strolling minstrels and jugglers, tarot card readers and flutists. The culinary fare included immense roasted turkey legs (shades of the movie, “Tom Jones”) and hot cider. It was splendid! Why the Renaissance theme? In the last year or so, students, faculty, staff, and trustees alike have seen a virtual rebirth, or at least rejuvenation, of things that are making Harcum ever better. When college opened in September, we welcomed 140 nursing students and 60 more in Radiologic Technology: this is some 200 students in two programs that did not exist a couple of years ago. We welcomed 60 men in our entering cohort of 360 new students—the largest number, by the way, in almost twenty years: the December 2003 decision by Harcum’s Board of Trustees to declare ourselves officially to be coeducational has had an obvious impact. New programs in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management Studies, and Legal Studies have been a boon. In fact, we can boast of eight new academic programs that did not exist two years ago. I am reminded of Dante Savanorola’s famous 12th century essay, Fresh Fields and Pastures New, in which he proclaims the end of the Middle Ages and the arrival of a very different era. We might just want to steal this title and apply it to the New Harcum! Another aspect of our rebirth has been the reestablishment of intercollegiate athletics. Last year we began with women’s basketball, a Division II program that competes in District 19 of the National Junior College Athletic Association: the team chalked up an astonishing 27-1 record, and in the process the Lady Bears emerged as the second highest-scoring women’s team in the nation. By the time you read this, we anticipate that our women will make it to the district championships…and so will our men. That’s right—our men! In the first intercollegiate contest in which Harcum put a men’s team in play, we accomplished the unimaginable, a 59-58 overtime win against the United States
Naval Academy in a game played in Annapolis. Go Harcum! Beat Navy! How does that sound? And although our charter team in women’s volleyball had rough sledding, the word is, “Wait until next year!” With a hefty growth in enrollments (nearly double where we were in the fall of 2002), with the establishment of branch instructional sites in Philadelphia, Chester, and even Altoona, with heartening growth in Continuing Studies offerings, and with fundraising successes, Harcum is operating in the black. This, too, is part of our Renaissance. Guided by our successful long-range plan, we foresee a bright future. Our trustees have endorsed a comprehensive “Campaign for Harcum’s Second Century,” and we are confident we will meet our ambitious goals. More new programs are in the pipeline. The creation of a National Alumni Board, the appointment of class agents, and the good work of our Director of Alumni Affairs, Michele Sacher, have energized our efforts to reengage our graduates. Indeed, the class notes section in this edition of “Patches” is the lengthiest in a very long time, and it suggests that our efforts are succeeding. Finally, let me say that our Renaissance is not so pronounced that the traditions of Harcum have been swept away. Not at all! Our National Alumni Board, for instance, is committed to what they are calling their “Heritage Project”—that is, the restoration of the College’s most historic buildings, namely Melville, the Little Theater, Bedford (Alumni House), and Richter (art and music). Won’t you please join our effort to preserve our past? As we celebrate our 90th anniversary, there are still other important continuities. We know that Harcum has long prided itself on small classes, personal attention, and instruction tailored to different modes of student learning. So it is today. We know that Harcum has from its inception provided career preparation opportunities for generations of students. So it continues to do today. With all the talk of “pastures new,” we nevertheless are very much aware that the rediscovery of older traditions is a vital part of the Harcum Renaissance. We have long been the Opportunity College. So we are today.
Charles H. Trout, Ph.D. President
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Harcum on the move SPORTS PROFILE Chanel Murphy #13, Forward Harcum Women’s Basketball
GO HARCUM BEAT NAVY! The very first men’s intercollegiate game in Harcum’s 90-year history, on Sunday afternoon November 13, 2005, was an exciting 59-58 overtime victory over the U.S. Naval Academy’s Junior Varsity team. J.V. team or not, this was an NCAA Division I program
About My Family: My mom Deana is the Director of Student Affairs of the Physician Scientist Training Program affiliated with Temple University. She helps high school students prepare for science-based college majors. My sister, Shannin (27), a graduate of Haverford College, is in her third year of medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Major: Business Administration Nickname: “Old School.” My teammates say that I play old school and that I am an old soul because I like to discuss ideas and think deeply about life and people. First Basketball Team: Stratford Friends Elementary School in Haverford; 4th Grade Girl’s Team. I also attended Episcopal Academy. High School Sports: Lower Merion High School Lacrosse, Track and Field Special Events, and Basketball Favorite Athlete: Wilt “the Stilt” Chamberlain because he is tall and lanky like me. I wear his number, “13.” My dad went to high school with him, and I loved hearing the story of him scoring over 100 points in one game when I was a little girl. Favorite TV Show: Monk Hobbies: Piano lessons at Harcum Medley Music School, drawing, and writing imaginative stories; thinking about life. Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball
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Little Known Fact: I wanted to be both a mechanic and a veterinarian at the same time. When I was eight years old, I borrowed tools from the neighborhood garage to take my bike apart and put it back together. I still love hands-on projects, which is why I really like basketball. Basketball Philosophy: Have fun and play for the love of the game! Playing on a team is a beautiful thing! It has all the benefits and challenges of being a part of a family: rely on each other, be patient with each other, work out problems together, and in the end, support each other. What I Like About Harcum: I really love taking classes with Ms. Elaine Bell because she is authentic, real, and she has fun with the students. I’ve been challenged to grow and mature by having increased self-awareness. It’s been a good experience for me to be at Harcum because I’ve learned to make stronger decisions, to be more responsible and to keep my commitments. Secret Ambition: I took public speaking with Ms. Bell and loved it so much that I would like to be a film or stage actress. If anyone would like to give me a chance, please call me at Harcum! Future Plans: From Harcum I want to go to a performing arts school to work on a Bachelors in Fine Arts in stage and film acting preferably in San Francisco or New York. I would also like to be able to study abroad.
that the Harcum men bested.
SPORTS PROFILE Ebony Fowlkes #21, Point Guard Harcum Women’s Basketball
Major: Animal Center Management Nickname: “E.B Marvelous” and “Eggy.” My step dad gave me the name ‘E.B Marvelous’ because I really wanted to be a rapper and even performed a rap for my high school graduation on stage. I still rap now about my life, gender issues, and major world events like 9/11. “Eggy” is from my little brother, who could not say ‘Ebony.’ My teammates heard him call me Eggy and that was all it took. Hobbies: I work at PetSmart because I love animals and making sure they are protected and safe. I have three ferrets who live with my uncle, not with me in the residence halls! First Basketball Team: Playing on three boys’ teams because the girls’ teams were full. I was recruited by my gym teacher who was also the middle school boys’ basketball team coach! I thought, well OK, I might be smaller but maybe I can be faster than them. My small size worked to my advantage. High School Sports: University City Women’s varsity basketball team; softball; track, and cross country. Favorite Athlete: Tim Thomas, whom I would watch play for Villanova and the 76ers in ’97-99. He had his 21st birthday celebration after a big game on TV and he was the 21st draft pick. I choose 21 to be my basketball number after seeing him play, as he was a pretty good shooter who scored a lot. Favorite TV Show: Martin Little Known Fact: When I was only eight years old, my older brother wouldn’t take me to play ball at the boys’ courts because I was a girl and sometimes it just wasn’t safe. So I made my own basketball net and court using a plastic crate from the corner store and double dutch
jump rope! I went around to all the kids on the block and asked them to come play ball. About My Family: I am the middle child and only girl in my family so I guess I am kind of a tomboy. My older brother Tyree, 21 and younger brothers, Rashad, 12, and Montay, 6, all play basketball. I played on an all-boys team in 6th grade with Tyree and won his respect because I was such a good player. I’ve always looked up to Tyree and I really wanted to play basketball to be just like him. My mom Robin and my step dad Gary live in Philadelphia where I grew up living with all them. Basketball Philosophy: Figure out what new things you can learn to contribute to the team. Every person is different and motivated by different things. Always have a smile on your face, keep your frustrations to yourself, and don’t hold grudges, get over them fast! What I Like About Harcum: Ms. Tracie Kennedy, my English teacher makes me work very hard. She would make me write and write and re-write my papers and first I thought, “She’s crazy!” But then she praised my writing in class and I knew I had earned that praise; it felt great! She taught me to take time to really think, practice, and write and not to just rush through your homework. I’ve learned to handle responsibilities of schoolwork, my pets, a steady job, and being a college athlete. I think having to juggle all of these responsibilities will prepare me to be a great worker in my career after I finish college. Secret Ambition: I’d like to live somewhere that I can meet people, feel safe, and please others. I once traveled to Myrtle Beach, SC, for a high school basketball tournament and I liked it there, especially the beaches. I am not really focused on material things or money but a cream or black Lexus would be nice!
Future Plans: I would like to finish my AA degree at Harcum College in December 2006 in Animal Center Management. I am considering offers to play ball at four-year local colleges. After college, I would like to have a career as an Animal Control Police Officer.
The Harcum Women’s Basketball Team
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Harcum on the move President’s 90th anniversary reception On October 14, 2005, Harcum College
90th anniversary
kicked off Alumni Reunion Weekend and celebrated its 90th Anniversary with an exquisite cocktail reception hosted by President Charles H. Trout and his wife, Katherine, at their home on the Harcum College campus. More than 120 alumni, benefactors, faculty, staff, and students attended The evening was filled with fun and laughter as those who hold Harcum close to their hearts gathered to celebrate the momentous occasion. In addition to notable Harcum College alumni and friends, the College was honored to have State Senator Connie Williams, State Representative Daylin Leach, and Lower Merion Commissioner Charles Bloom in attendance. Each public official presented Harcum with a resolution or proclamation congratulating
(L-R): Margaret Schorpp, Nicola DiFronzo, and Joe Katz are all smiles as they receive Harcum College sweatshirts as a gift from the Office of College Advancement and President Charles H. Trout in appreciation of their generous and ongoing contributions to the annual fund, daily efforts and enthusiasm in their work that help keep Harcum College moving forward!
the College on its 90th Anniversary. President Charles H. Trout delighted the crowd by announcing that the College had more than doubled its enrollment since 2003, thanks to the support of all who attended. By proudly proclaiming that “Harcum is Back,” he invited all to continue their work towards Harcum’s second century.
The fountains in front of Klein Hall were pouring forth on Alumni Reunion Weekend.
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Dr. Charles H. Trout commemorates Harcum’s 90th Birthday and founding in 1915 with a celebration and community meeting for faculty and staff.
Dr. Alexandra Hilosky, Professor of Biology, Department of Liberal Studies
Senator Connie Williams presents President Charles H. Trout with a resolution from the Senate of Pennsylvania recognizing Harcum’s 90th Anniversary.
Dianna Dale, Dean of Student Services
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(L-R): Dr. & Mrs. Mary Ann ’52 & Bill Oaks with President Charles H. Trout
(L-R): Mrs. Rose D’Alessio, Maddie Wrightson, Julie Taddeo, Provost Edward D’Alessio
(L-R): Geoff Harrington, Executive Director of College Advancement & President Charles H. Trout
Featured keynote speaker: Faye Bennet ’46
(L-R): Tracy Johnson ’04, Ruth Parry ’83 & Dean Nicola DiFronzo Heitzer
Featured keynote speakers (L-R): Cindy Canevari ’90 & Mary Amonitti
Mrs. Betty Boyko ’41
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Harcum on the move Marlo Classic Raises $46,000 for Health Science Scholarships
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The Kevin D. Marlo Memorial Golf Classic was held at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown on August 18, 2005. It was an enormous success, thanks to over 75 golfers, generous sponsors, sunny weather, and dedicated volunteers. The tournament raised over $46,000, supporting deserving students in health science programs at Harcum College. Harcum College extends special thanks to Sovereign Bank, the 2005 Bronze sponsor of the Marlo Classic tournament. We
Dennis Marlo, Chairman of the Harcum Board of Trustees, and his wife, Karen, enjoyed a beautiful day in memory of their son Kevin.
Mary Harcum ’81 and great niece of Edith Harcum enjoyed a day on the course as a volunteer. For more information about Mary, see Class of ’81 in ClassNotes.
also applaud Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dennis Marlo, his wife Karen, and daughter Christine, and friends of the Marlo family for their constant support. As always, Harcum thanks our tournament Chairman, Tom Giamoni, for another exceptional job. Trustees of the College, local business leaders, healthcare professionals, and Harcum alumni attended the Classic, and the College deeply appreciates their support. The 2006 Kevin D. Marlo Classic, scheduled for June 26, 2006, is shaping up to be an even more exciting event. If you are interested in participating or volunteering please feel free to call Laura Hanes at 610.526.6002 or lhanes@harcum.edu.
A special hurrah for Team Trout who made a close second-place finish. The team included (L-R) Richard Flaherty, President Charles H. Trout, Richard Rooney, and Richard Fleetwood.
Special Thanks to the 2005 KEVIN D. MARLO GOLF CLASSIC Committee Members Thomas J. Giamoni -Chairman Dr. Charles H. Trout Dennis C. Boyle Brett Cloak
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Joseph Diorio Wendell C. Ehinger Vincent Gaitley Geoffrey Harrington
Dennis Marlo Nancy Minnick William Patch
save the date for the next kevin d. marlo classic: june 26, 2006
scholarship golf classic Bronze Sponsor
Sovereign Bank Hole-In-One Prize Sponsor PhilPenn Motors - Jaguar Special Contributors Ms. Marcia Klein Huntsman ’78 Judge Technical Services Renault Winery Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. Luncheon Sponsors Harcum College National Alumni Board Certified Abstract David M. Banet & Assoc., Inc. Harcum College Board of Trustees Open Bar Sponsor Weston Capital Management Breakfast Sponsors Comcast Spotlight High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel LLP King Carpet Mart
(Above L-R): Congratulations to the winning team of Tom Spano, David Logan, Rich Lunsford, and Josh Gross of Hirtle, Callaghan & Company (Below L-R): The Bryn Mawr Trust Company fielded the third place team of Rich Fuchs, James Fay, Tournament Chairman Tom Giamoni, and Kevin Momenee
Beverage / Snacks Sponsors Bryn Mawr Trust Company Chartered Investment Company Hole Sponsors In Recognition of Amnion Crisis Pregnancy Center Beneficial Savings Bank Bryn Mawr Periodontal Associates, LTD Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Blaston CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory, LLC John Cipollane Inc. FBA Inc. Firstrust Group Dynamics in Focus, Inc. Hirtle, Callaghan & Company HRH - Hilb, Rogal, & Hobbs Company John Neil Painting Judge Technical Services Julian Krinsky Summer Camps Bob Lopes Malvern Federal Savings Bank NetEconomist, Inc. Old Republic Exchange Company Rent 2U Properties, Inc. Rittenhouse Foundation Sodexho Campus Service Sovereign Bank Ms. Edith Armstrong-Toor ’50 Tustin Mechanical Services Untuck Design Studio 7 harcum college
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Harcum on the move As a not-for-profit corporation, Harcum College is governed by a Board of Trustees that is legally responsible for the operation of the College. The men and women who comprise the Board of Trustees are selected for their expertise in business, education, finance, and other areas that are relevant to the mission of an educational institution. They give countless hours to governance, serving without compensation. The current board has 17 Members, including four alumni. Here is the complete list of the trustees, followed by profiles of the three newest members.
Meet the Board of Trustees
Officers Dennis S. Marlo (P ’00), Chairman. Retired Banking Executive Karin B. Takiff, Co-Vice Chair Banking Executive Denise M. Armbrister, Co-Vice Chair Foundation Executive Beatrice Carpenter Blackman (A) ’55 Secretary Technical Writer Thomas J. Giamoni, Treasurer Banking Executive
Members Denis C. Boyle Retired Corporate Executive Nancy O. Brown, VMD. Veterinarian Michael J. Buongiorno . CPA/Healthcare Executive
Michael J. Buongiorno Mike Buongiorno is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Main Line Health. Main Line Health is an integrated health care delivery system in suburban Philadelphia that provides comprehensive health care services primarily through its four Hospitals: Lankenau Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital. Complementing these institutions is a full range of outpatient services that are provided in ambulatory centers, physician offices, and in the home.
Mike joined Main Line Health in 1994 as the Regional Chief Financial Officer for Main Line’s Western Operations, primarily Paoli Memorial Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab. In 1996, he became the Assistant Vice President for Financial Support at Main Line Health, with responsibility for system-wide budget, planning, reimbursement, external reporting, and internal audit. Mike became the Chief Financial Officer of Main Line Health in 1997, and responsibilities include all aspects of financial management, strategic planning, and treasury services. In 2004, he was also named Executive Vice President. Prior to joining Main Line Health, Mike was the Chief Financial Officer of Mercy Community Hospital, and he also spent 13 years with Coopers & Lybrand, where he specialized in health care, manufacturing, and energy-related areas. Mike was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received a BS from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA, and is a Certified Public Accountant. His hobbies include boating, fishing, and antique car restoration.
Samuel P. Cimino, DDS Dentist
Barbara Haas Hanrahan ‘81.
Wendell C. Ehinger . Business Owner Barbara Haas Hanrahan (A) ’81 . Community Volunteer Marcia Klein Huntsman (A) ’78 . Volunteer/Student Arthur Klein . Foundation Officer Marvin B. Levitties Retired Faculty Member Mary Ann Skelton Oaks (A) ’52 . Community Volunteer Gerson Rosenbloom Business Owner Hilary Strauss Retired Business Owner A “P” after a name indicates a Parent of a Harcum graduate, followed by the year of graduation. An “A” means the member is a Harcum Alumna.
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Barbara graduated from Harcum as an Optometric Technician and also worked in transportation services for the Chester County Agency on Aging before raising three children and serving as a dedicated community volunteer. She is a former trustee of the William Penn Foundation and serves on the board of Thorncroft, a therapeutic riding academy. She has an abiding interest in promoting handicapped accessibility in the community. Her hobbies include riding horses, martial arts, hiking, and traveling abroad. Barbara was appointed to the Harcum College Board of Trustees in 2005. She is engaged to Ray Blydenburgh. Barbara also enjoy’s spending time with her children Kathy Lee (20), John Charles (19), and Dorothy Elizabeth (17). Kathy is on the woman’s ice hockey team at University of Delaware, John is attending Loyola College in Baltimore, and Dorothy is in her senior year boarding at Westtown Friends School.
You can complete your Bachelor’s degree at Harcum College! By Melinda Czyzewski, Coordinator of Continuing Adult Education for Alvernia College It’s never too late to go back to college as an adult student. Vincent Gaudini, . a retired Philadelphia police officer, tells us about his reluctant yet successful entry . into the world of academia: “ I was a single parent of two boys, Vincent Jr. and Michael. While I was struggling to raise my sons, many family members and friends suggested that I go back to college to reduce some of the stresses in my life. I found Harcum College and hesitantly applied for admission. It was strange to be in class at age 48 while many of my classmates were 19 or 20, but everyone was extremely welcoming. Later, my son, Vincent Jr., joined me at Harcum College. We were the first father and son in Harcum’s history! Harcum put an article and photo of us in their catalogue. Then a newspaper wrote a story about us. After I graduated from Harcum, Phi Theta Kappa, with an Associate’s degree, I learned about Alvernia College’s Bachelor’s degree programs on Harcum’s campus and attended an open house. I met with .
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Dr. Raymond Jacobucci and decided on the spot that I would enroll that fall. I am
Gerson Rosenbloom is president of Medley Music Corporation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Established in 1954, the store carries band, orchestra, fretted, and percussion instruments, sound reinforcement and recording equipment, keyboards and computers. The company is also well-known for its role in setting up the original importing and distribution of internationally-recognized Ibanez guitars and Tama drums.
currently a senior at Alvernia College and I intend to earn my Master’s degree.
Mr. Rosenbloom has his degree in Business Administration from Temple University. He has served as a consultant for several major manufacturers in the music industry and has been a member of the NAMM Board (the International Music Products Association) and its Executive Committee. He has served on the Executive Committee of the American Music Conference, the Technology Institute for Music Education (TI:ME) and the Pennsylvania Coalition for Music Education. Mr. Rosenbloom studied music at Philadelphia’s Neupauer Conservatory. As a keyboardist, his musical career has included live performance as well as recording studio experience as a synthesizer programmer and performer. His hobbies include playing piano, synthesizer programming, computers, video production, photography, running, racquetball, boating, fishing, and water-skiing.
At Alvernia, like Harcum, everyone knows me as a person. It’s like a family to me; the instructors were very accommodating when I had surgery this past winter. Thanks to the preparation I received in my Behavioral Sciences program, I am succeeding in my internship at a child welfare agency. I am grateful to Harcum College and glad to be a student at Alvernia College!” Anyone who is interested in continuing their education through Alvernia College’s classes on-site at Harcum College is encouraged to call Vince Gaitley, Dean of Continuing Education at 610.526.6083 or email him at vgaitley@harcum.edu.
(L-R): Vincent Gaudini, Sr. and Vincent Gaudini, Jr.
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new faces at harcum Dianna C. Dale, Dean of Student Services Dianna C. Dale has joined Harcum as Dean of Student Affairs. She comes to Harcum from Drexel University, where she was Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students. At Drexel she created learning communities for first-year residential and commuter students, she instituted new student orientation programs and family weekend/family visit events, and she created a “Family Guide to Drexel University,” a publication designed to educate family members on Drexel’s policies, procedures, and services. A resident of Voorhees, NJ, Ms. Dale holds an M.S. in Higher Education Student Personnel Services/Counseling from Seton Hall University, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Educational Leadership and Learning Technologies at Drexel.
Laura M. Hanes, Director of Annual Giving & Special Events Laura M. Hanes is Harcum’s Director of Annual Giving and Special Events, a new position at the College. Ms. Hanes will be responsible for developing, generating, and sustaining major gift campaigns at Harcum, as well as all management responsibilities for College fundraising events, such as the annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic. Ms. Hanes joins Harcum College from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA where in the Development Office she helped the Center reach the $185 million dollar Capital Campaign goal. Prior to working at the Center, Ms. Hanes served as a District Representative in the office of former U.S. Congressman Joseph M. Hoeffel. A Masters candidate at the University of Pennsylvania and a graduate of the University of Maryland in College Park, Ms. Hanes resides in Jenkintown, PA were she is active in numerous community organizations.
Drew P. Kelly, Athletic Director Drew P. Kelly has been named Athletic Director for Harcum College, taking on that responsibility in addition to his current duties as head men’s basketball coach. Mr. Kelly will spearhead Harcum’s growing athletic endeavors, which presently encompass men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s track and field. Before joining Harcum Mr. Kelly was the head men’s basketball coach at Bucks County Community College. Prior to that he was the assistant men’s basketball coach at the College of New Jersey in Trenton and was an assistant coach at Haverford College. Mr. Kelly received his undergraduate degree in Geography from Villanova University and his Master’s Degree in Counseling from The College of New Jersey. He is a resident of Newark, DE.
Raymond C. Rodgers, Business Programs Director Raymond C. Rodgers has been named director of Business Programs at the College. Mr. Rodgers comes to Harcum from Delaware County Community College, where he also taught business courses. At Harcum, he will concentrate on building the College’s existing business program offerings, including the addition of a Sports Management Program. Ray earned both a BBA in Accounting and a MBA from LaSalle University. He has 25 years post-secondary teaching experience and also 5 years academic administration experience. In addition he has worked in the Oil, Insurance, and Government sectors.
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Marian C. Slater, Ph.D., RN, Nursing Program Director Marian C. Slater, Ph.D., RN, has been named Director of the Nursing Program at Harcum. Dr. Slater received her Ph.D. in Health Science Education from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her arrival at Harcum she taught at Neumann College and Widener University. She has published a variety of articles in nursing. She resides in Bryn Mawr, PA.
Holocaust Remembrance Artist Freida Leseber spoke in the Library Rotunda about experiences growing up in Hitler’s Germany. In her talk on October 31, 2005 she spoke about being a hospital nurse before escaping the Nazi Regime and discussed the many challenges she has faced and overcome in her life.
Ty Taylor, Women’s Basketball Coach Ty Taylor is the new women’s basketball coach. Mr. Taylor is currently the multi-cultural recruiter for Haverford College’s Athletic Department and was the assistant coach for that college’s Division III men’s basketball team. In addition to his recruiting responsibilities at Haverford, Mr. Taylor has coached in the Amateur Athletic Union, posting a 94-54 record for Fencor AAU from 1998 to 2001. A graduate of College Misericordia (Class of 1991) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing, Mr. Taylor resides in Yeadon, PA.
Professor Ranft Loans Zipin Paintings to Harcum Martin Ranft, Associate Professor of English
Richard Ulrych, Director of Foundation Relations & Prospect Research Richard Ulrych is Harcum’s Director of Foundation Relations and Prospect Research and plays a key role in securing funding for Harcum from both private and government institutions. Mr. Ulrych not only has extensive fundraising experience, but also a strong background as a teacher. After receiving a master’s degree in applied linguistics from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, Richard Ulrych spent 18 years in the language teaching field, 14 years overseas, working as an English language instructor, teacher trainer, and program supervisor at the university level. Prior to coming to Harcum, Mr. Ulrych worked at the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) in Philadelphia, where he was responsible for raising corporate and foundation funds in support of programs that seek to preserve and make known the history and heritage of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries.
at Harcum College, has placed paintings by Martin Zipin on “permanent loan” in the Harcum Library. Martin Zipin, who died in 1991, was a long-time professor of fine arts at the College and a personal friend of Professor Ranft, who has taught at the College for thirty-five years. Many of the paintings on display were received as gifts. Shown in the photo along with one of the painting are, from left, Michele Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations, Professor Ranft, and Dr. Charles H. Trout, President of Harcum College. The paintings are on display in the Library Rotunda in the Academic Center.
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Harcum on the move Dental Hygiene Students Showcase their Professional Research in Annual Table Clinics Night
“A Harcum Tradition”
On Tuesday night October 25, 2005, over 40 graduating seniors showcased their professionalism at the Annual Table Clinics in Klein Hall. Dressed professionally, rather than their normal blue scrubs, they made impressive, varied, and interactive multimedia presentations from their professional research. The close-to-200 people in attendance included friends and families of the students, President Charles H. Trout, Provost Edward D’Alessio, area dentists, Harcum faculty, and many alumni of Harcum’s dental programs. The attendees were there to partake of a Harcum tradition: encouraging the bright, capable, but nervous seniors, learning from their research, and networking with classmates and colleagues. The presentations included, “Mercury in Dental Amalgams,” “Are you a Victim of Your Beverage,” “Changing Lives One Smile at a time: Cleft Lip and Palate,” “Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Technicians,” “Your Mouth, Your Life, and How Co-Enzyme Q10 can Help;” and “How Periodontal Disease Affects Your Heart.” The Table Clinics are a rite de passage as, by the end of the evening, the seniors began to see themselves in a new light— budding professionals who have something of value to offer the dental community. Oksana McGurk and Natalia Kerusenko were a true “Sister Act” at the 2005 Dental Hygiene Table Clinics. Born in the Ukraine, these wonderfully articulate siblings gave a compelling presentation of the results of their original research, recently corroborated by a Michigan study, on the dramatic long term damage to tooth enamel caused by sugar, acidic beverages, coffee, and other liquids.
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Dental Hygiene Table Clinics (Above L-R): Kathleen O’Hara, Ashley Bellizzi, and Leigh Anne Mackin (Below L-R): Sisters Natalia Kerusenko & Oksana McGurk
Harcum’s Radiological Technology Program Rad Tech graduating class in 2005, and encouraged its radiological professionals to serve as Harcum adjunct instructors. MLHS representatives also serve on the Advisory Board for Harcum’s radiologic technology program, and Michael Buongiorno, MLHS Chief Financial officer and Executive Vice President, has recently joined Harcum College’s Board of Trustees.
(L-R): Pam Joseph, Julie Taddeo, Director of Radiology Technology, and Dr. Edward D’Alessio, Provost, in the new Rad Tech Lab as it is under construction
Harcum College is in the midst of a renaissance. Fueling this rebirth is the creation of programs that are attracting students, forging partnerships, and shaping a new image of the College. One such program is Harcum’s radiologic technology or Rad Tech program, which is helping to establish Harcum as a premier training ground for mid-level healthcare professionals in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Originally a certificate program at Main Line Health System (MLHS), the Rad Tech program was officially taken over by Harcum in the spring of 2004. When that happened, the Rad Tech students already enrolled were given the option of concluding their studies with a certificate or continuing on to receive an associate degree from Harcum; 34 of them (out of a total of 42) chose to pursue the Harcum degree, even though this involved additional coursework. Today, there are 56 Rad Tech students. Besides bringing students to the College, Harcum’s radiologic technology program has built ties with Main Line Health System, which has collaborated closely with Harcum in developing the new program, donating educational materials, didactic devices, and an X-ray head unit. It has advised the College in regard to the creation of on-campus radiological facilities, hosted a pinning ceremony and reception for the first Harcum
Nursing Pinning Ceremony The first class of nursing graduates held their pinning ceremony on May 18, 2005.
Harcum’s radiologic technology program has also attracted important support from The Connelly Foundation, a leader of the Philadelphia philanthropic community. Harcum’s President, Dr. Charles H. Trout, and Provost, Dr. Edward R. D’Alessio, pointed out that the quality of healthcare in the Philadelphia region is being undermined by a shortage of radiological technologists. This shortage is delaying the production of X-rays, MRIs, CAT scans, etc., thereby hindering diagnosis and treatment. By putting more radiologic technologists into the local workforce, Harcum is helping to improve the quality of healthcare in our region. The College anticipates a graduating class of 27 in 2006 and plans to add certificate programs in mammography, MRI and CT, further adding to enrollment. Three full-time radiologic technology instructors are currently employed by the College: Julie Taddeo, program director, formerly with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital; Pamela Joseph, from Einstein Medical Center; and Beth Gibbs, an instructor in the MLHS certificate program. Each of these professionals brings years of experience in radiologic technology and education. In just two years, with the help of friends in the community, Harcum has built a solid radiologic technology program, and this program will soon have facilities that will set a national standard for Rad Tech training in institutions of higher education.
(L-R): Lauren Pellecchia, Marci Klein Huntsman ’78 who drove in from Clifton, VA to speak to the graduates about going for your dreams, and Mary Beth Engel.
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Alumni on the move Wear it or share it! re-cap of the baseball cap story A that’s inspiring women… Introduction by Michele Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations
Last June President Charles H. Trout forwarded a series of thoughtful newspaper articles from the Norristown newspaper, The Times Herald that were written by Harcum alum Cindy Canevari, ’90, describing her struggle to overcome breast cancer. His note termed the articles “remarkable” and he told me how much he’d enjoyed phone conversations with Cindy stating that “She’s delightful to talk to on the phone.” He suggested I call her. That same week, my aunt had been diagnosed with breast cancer, a term that strikes fear into any woman. I remembered how uncomfortable I had been in approaching my aunt, and, as I dialed Cindy’s number, I wondered if I would find the right words to say. But when Cindy answered, she put me at ease with her sweet, kind, and enthusiastic voice. Cindy’s story soon inspired me to develop the theme “Spirited Women: Four Stories of Courage and Determination” for Harcum’s Alumni Reunion dinner in October 2005. Over 90 people attended the dinner. After telling her story, Cindy surprised each guest with a ribbon cap and a summary of the Ribbon Cap Story that comprised a part of her talk. If anyone would like copies of Cindy’s articles, please contact me at msacher@harcum.edu . or 610.526.6196.
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The Ribbon Cap Story Story by Cynthia Cisick Canevari, ’90, Physical Therapist Assistant “As a woman faces the diagnosis of cancer, there are unthinkable hurdles to overcome and fearful challenges to conquer. The 2005 Alumni Reunion Weekend at Harcum College saluted ‘Spirited Women’—those who encounter life’s challenges with grace, strength, and courage. In honor of these valiant women and their determination, Harcum College and I present you with the ribbon cap story and a ribbon cap.” As a recent breast cancer survivor, I underwent a mastectomy and the rigors of chemotherapy and radiation. The trauma surrounding my medical problems along with the side effects of chemo left me feeling powerless, fearful and mournful of my loss of femininity. I was bald. My friend Joan met a woman who was wearing a beautiful feminine baseball cap: it was a yummy aqua color trimmed with a multi-color ribbon on the brim. Wanting to purchase a cap for me, Joan explained my medical journey and the challenges I was facing to this woman. This woman, my Good Samaritan, took that aqua cap off her own head, handed it to Joan and asked her to send it to me. The ribbon cap made me feel pretty and attractive. Now I had a reason to don my makeup again. As I looked in the mirror when I was wearing the ribbon cap, I could see the twinkle in my eyes had returned. Both Joan and I sent thank you notes to the Good Samaritan, a stranger. Less than two weeks later, I received a large package in the mail from the Good Samaritan’s daughter; she was the creator of the original aqua hat. In the package were eight more ribbon caps with a special request that I pass them along to other women. I found homes for all eight ribbon caps with women I knew who were diagnosed with some form of cancer and on a journey seeking health, wholeness, and encouragement, just like me.
For Harcum College’s alumni reunion weekend dinner that celebrated four spirited women, my family, friends and I created over 90 ribbon caps to be given to all the guests at the dinner. We asked each recipient to give the hat and a copy of this “Ribbon Cap Story” to a woman in their life who is seeking health and recovery to become cancer free. Michele and I shared a vision to offer this hat and thoughtful kindness to other women in your lives. We were excited to share this story with the Harcum Community, having the distinct history of being a women’s college. What better place to raise awareness and support as there is a history of women supporting and cheering on fellow women. In the original note, we wished them a complete and speedy recovery. We asked them to enjoy the ribbon cap by either wearing it themselves or sharing it with a woman they know who is fighting cancer. We wanted them to know . that they are now part of the RIBBON CAP . CLUB with hopes that they would feel blessed and encouraged. Currently my family, friends, and I are working together to create more ribbon caps. We have another vision that we would like to share with the Harcum College Alumni and Friends Community. On June 16th and 17th I will be leading two teams so as to support others who are currently traveling the same frightening path as I. These two teams, “The Neighbors” and “The Out of Towners,” will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Milford, Delaware, which is outside of Rehoboth Beach. We plan to raise awareness, support, encouragement, and money through the new Ribbon Cap Club. Please feel free to contact me at cac@canevari.com for more information about the Ribbon Cap Club, Ribbon Caps in all colors, and the walk.
Harcum Student & Alumna Amanda Rineer ’03, Veterinary Technology
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manda Rineer had a busy weekend last September. After finishing a week of Veterinary Technology classes at Harcum College and working a shift at Neffsville Veterinary Hospital in Lancaster, she packed for a long, grueling mission of mercy. Amanda is one of three volunteers who made a 32hour round trip drive to Jackson, Mississippi, bringing much needed help to animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.
After leaving Pennsylvania at 4 a.m. Thursday, they arrived in Jackson at 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Amanda and the other volunteers brought CARA Rescue and Adoption (which was housing 300 dogs and 40 cats) much needed supplies and skills. After touring the large center, they were able to take 14 dogs and 10 cats (several more than planned) back with them to Pennsylvania to the Neffsville Veterinary Hospital.
Harcum Vet Tech graduate Lindsay HarnishFeerar ‘03, joined Amanda and another volunteer from the Veterinary Hospital for the trip to CARA Rescue and Adoption in Jackson to bring supplies and relief to the many dogs, cats, and pets that were stranded or separated from their owners during the storm.
“All of the animals we brought home were strays who were already staying at the shelter when the storm hit,” Amanda says. “The shelter is very crowded, and we are helping make room for those pets that they are trying to keep until they can locate their rightful owners, which may take some time.”
The idea for the mission came from a coworker of Amanda’s at the Veterinary Hospital. All of Amanda’s teachers at Harcum excused her from classes until she returned from Mississippi, and some have asked her to speak to their classes about her experiences. “It was so nice that my teachers were so supportive and very enthusiastic,” she said.
After leaving Mississippi at 5 p.m. on Friday, they arrived back in Pennsylvania on Saturday at 3 p.m., in time for clinic doctors and volunteers from Neffsville to check all the animals and get them situated in their new home. Since their journey to Mississippi, nearly all the dogs and cats have been adopted. Amanda and her family opened their home to a dog named “Momma” who was hit by a car in Mississippi. “Its just amazing what can happen when people come together to help out,” says Amanda. “I am very glad that I had this experience.”
The mission’s 15 passenger van, donated by Apple Auto Sales in Lancaster, was loaded with dog and cat food, kitty liter, trash bags, paper towels, toys, and treats. As a result of fundraising efforts, helped along by local television stations and newspapers, Amanda and the others raised an additional $3,500 to help finance the trip. “Neighbors, friends, relatives, and folks we never met—they all helped us,” Amanda said. “Many of our clients at the Veterinary Hospital donated the supplies”
on 2005 alumni reunion weekend…annual dog wash Veterinary Technology students raise funds to help rescue Huricane Katrina animals on Alumni Reunion Weekend.
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How a Harcum Education was
My Opportunity of a Lifetime By Laurie Forbes ’71, Psychotherapist & Entrepreneur identify and understand the many types of learning disabilities and treatment options because they can really do terrible things to a child’s self-esteem, and growing up doesn’t always erase those memories.
Laurie Forbes, third from left, with friends.
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ave you ever considered how your current career path, successes, spouse, children, house, and friends in your life are in part results of attending Harcum? I attribute much of my life’s successes to Harcum. Without Harcum I would not have been able to go to college and ultimately earn my Masters degree in Social Work. I doubt that I would have my private psychotherapy practice. When I was in high school my grades were just, O.K. and my SAT scores were quite low. I knew that I had the motivation, perseverance, and willingness needed to succeed in college, and more importantly I believed in myself. I was a slow reader, memorizing information was a challenge, and trying to focus and listen in class was difficult. Despite my willingness to work hard, it was very frustrating. Despite of the difficulties I was having in school, my mother believed in me and in my intellectual capabilities I would often beg her to let me quit high school, college, and even graduate school, but her response was always the same: “That’s not an option Laurie.” I can’t imagine how different my life would be now if my mother had given up on me and allowed me to quit school. When I was growing up in the 1960s, the concept of learning disabilities hadn’t yet been defined. It’s really only been since 1995 that educational professionals have begun to
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Today we know that 10-20% of all children have learning disabilities and about 20% of those children have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Only since the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, have schools, colleges, and universities begun to provide services for these students. A learning disability is a neurologically based disorder, rather than an intellectual problem or sign of low intelligence. This is validated by famous people who are considered to have genius minds and learning disabilities: Albert Einstein, Mozart, Leonard da Vinci, Thomas Edison, George Bernard Shaw, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Cher, Walt Disney, Dustin Hoffman, and Tom Cruise. Harcum in the 1960s may have been ahead of its time. It was, and today remains, a college that looks at students’ potential, motivation, and determination not just their grades and SAT scores. When I was at Harcum, they provided me with the ideal learning environment for students with learning disabilities: individualized attention, small classes, and a safe place to learn and express ideas, just as they do today. My professors were supportive, encouraging, and interested in my academic successes. They were willing to give of themselves and to share their time. Harcum also provided a solid foundation for me as a person by preparing me for life beyond college. My professors encouraged me to explore and enhance my potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Even though school was very difficult for me this was not the case in the work world. After I obtained my Master’s Degree in Social Work and began working, I really flourished. I succeeded because in the work world we are not memorizing, learning vast amounts of new information, and being tested on a daily basis. For the first time in my life, I really began to believe my mother’s words, “Laurie, you are bright and capable.” My mother passed away from Alzheimer’s disease in 1987, at the young age of 59. I know that her heart is filled with pride as she sees my successes and recalls her troubled little girl. Now I am a confident woman who is humbly proud of all of my academic and professional successes. The philosophy, opportunity meets perseverance, is one that resonates with me personally. Over the years I have provided psychotherapy to literally thousands of clients in various clinical settings, which include a rape treatment center, nursing homes, and facilities for the mentally ill. While working full time in those settings I also built my own part time private practice. For the past 15 years I have been teaching at a community college and my private practice is now a full-time one. As president of a professional organization for clinical social workers, I have, with help from my colleagues, revitalized the organization and doubled its membership. Now, whenever I am asked to do something professionally, even if I have no idea how to do it, my first response is, “Yes, I can do that.” I’ve learned over the years that if you ask enough questions, are willing to work very hard, and to put as much time in as you have to finish the task, you can accomplish anything! Thank you, Harcum, for preparing me to learn this life-giving lesson.
Alumni Happenings
Scholarships 90th Anniversary Legacy Scholarship In celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Harcum College and in the interest of preserving ties between Harcum of the past and Harcum today, the College is offering special “legacy� scholarships to daughters and sons, grandsons, and granddaughters of Harcum alums. The deal is this: PAY THE TUITION YOUR MOTHER OR GRANDMOTHER PAID THE YEAR THEY ATTENDED HARCUM! This is a one-time offer you don’t want to miss!
90th Anniversary Sibling Scholarship Students who have a brother or sister currently attending Harcum College will receive tuition at half-price for one year. The new Harcum student must inform the Admissions Office of eligibility.
90th Anniversary Edith Harcum Merit Scholarship These are available to full-time and part-time students meeting the GPA requirements below. Part-time students with a minimum of nine credits per semester are eligible for half the award amount listed below. This scholarship . is applied to the students’ financial aid . packages if they are eligible. $2,000 for students with a minimum GPA of 2.70 and above $1,200 for students with a minimum GPA of 2.50-2.69 GPA For more information, contact the Harcum College Admissions Office at 610.526.6050 or enroll@harcum.edu.
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Special giving Circles Giving to these circles entitles you upon request to all the Alumni Benefits listed as well as special invitations to exclusive Harcum College events throughout the year. � President’s Circle $10,000+ Named to Honor the eleven Presidents whose combined commitment to Harcum College has become the College’s legacy. �P hilip and Esther Klein Society $5,000-$9,999 Under Philip Klein’s guidance as President and later Chairman, and with the spirited support of his wife Esther, the couple ushered Harcum College into a period of tremendous growth during the 1950’s and ’60s.
�M aud L. Marren Society $2,500-$4,999 A leader of the Harcum College administration from 1920 until 1963, Maud Marren served as Dean of the College and is remembered for her dedication to the College and its students. � Martin Zipin Society $1,000-$2,499 As an art teacher from 1953 until 1991, Mr. Zipin was a friend, mentor, and coach and was beloved by both Harcum students and faculty. �K atherine B. O’Neil Society $250-$999 A humanities teacher at Harcum from 1965 until 1994, Mrs. O’Neil was an inspiring woman, a dedicated member of the faculty, and an outstanding role-model for students.
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Alumni Happenings 2006 annual alumni regional events
ALUMN regional I REUNIO N luncheons
Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, MARCH 18, 2006 Miami Beach, Florida: Mendoza Restaurant Deck Complimentary Dinner Hosted by . Dr. & Mrs. Charles H. Trout and . Laurie Forbes, ‘71
philadelphia regional luncheon (L-R): Linda Ogus-Blum, Reba Bone, Janice Keleshian, Michele Sacher, Karyl Lee DiMenichi Bruno & Mary Ann Oaks in June 2005
Sunday, MARCH 19, 2006 Jupiter, Florida: The Crab House Restaurant Complimentary Lunch Hosted by. Dr. & Mrs. Charles Trout and . Lynda Wolf Brotemarkle, ’67 Saturday, APRIL 1, 2006 Clifton, Virginia Marci Klein Huntsman’s home Complimentary Dinner Hosted by. Dr. Charles H. Trout and . Marci Klein Huntsman ’78
philadelphia regional luncheon (L-R): Amy Williams-Hankin & Karen Wise in June 2005 at The Philadelphia Country Club
Come see Marci’s elegant home and adorable dog, Snowball, which were featured on the cover of Southern Accents in their May-June 2005 edition. This article is a result of Marci’s work with her designer, Barry Dixon, as they integrated the worlds of nature and art in her new home that’s nestled in the Virginia woodlands. Friday, APRIL 21, 2006 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania:. The Great American Pub 610 West Lancaster Avenue Dental Faculty & Alumni Informal Social . Time: between 5:30-8:00PM
denver colorado regional event (L-R): Geoff Harrington, Sandra Lippincott, Carole O’Connell & Lynda Wolf-Brotemarkle
Hostess-Jean Byrnes-Ziegler,. Director of Dental Hygiene friday, may 5, 2006 Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania:. President’s House on Harcum College’s Campus Interior Design Alumni Tea/ Senior Portfolio Show. Time: 4-9PM Hostess-Julie Whitmore, . Director of Interior Design Program
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Sunday, MAY 21, 2006 Lincoln University, Pennsylvania Hostess-Debbie Barbie Davis ’83 Time: 2-4PM Sunday, June 4, 2006 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game & Picnic at PNC Park Hostess-Judith Risdon ’60 . (A longstanding pirates fan!) Game Start: 1:05PM Cost: $25 includes infield box ticket and food Sunday, JUNE 11, 2006 Gladwyne, Pennsylvania Mary Ann Oaks’ home Hostess-Mary Ann Oaks ’52 Come see Mary Ann’s historic home as we will be socializing outdoors and poolside weather permitting. Time: 2-4PM Sunday, JULY 30, 2006 Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Hostess-Cindy Canevari ‘91 Time: 2-4PM Friday, August 3, 2006 Brigantine, New Jersey Laguna Grill Martini Bar Tiki Bar Mix & Mingle Time: 7-11PM Cost: $20 per person includes food and drinks
You can host a special gathering for your class or program by calling Michele Sacher in the Alumni Office at 610.526.6196. The Alumni Office handles the invitations and all of the logistics. We make it easy and fun for you; all you do is just show up for the event and offer your home for alumni to meet together!
Alumni Happenings Save These Dates! 2006 Alumni Reunion Weekend October 20-21, 2006 Honoring all classes ending in ’01 and ’06, . and especially:
Connect With Old Friends, Be a Class Representative!
50 YEARS: 1956
Thanks to the following alumni, who have agreed to serve as Class Representatives:
25 YEARS: 1981
Thelma Herriman Nordeen ’44
Shepherdstown, West Virginia .
15 YEARS: 1991
Patricia Richardson Levin ’53
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania .
Patricia Friend ’68
Chantilly, Virginia .
Arlin Martin Wiener ’70
Montgomery Village, Maryland .
Janice Keleshian ’74
Broomall, Pennsylvania .
Althea Alston Wilson ’76
Wilmington, Delaware .
Friday Night President’s Reception
Candy Ward Ruchala ’77
Brooklyn, New York .
Young Alumni Social Hour . (Classes 1996-2006)
Mary Harcum ’81
Langhorne, Pennsylvania .
Ruth Ann Parry ’83
Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
Heather Kauffman ’97
Hanover, Pennsylvania
Saturday City of Philadelphia Trolley Car Tour
By contacting their classmates about the Harcum Reunion, regional alumni events, and other
10 YEARS: 1996 5 YEARS: 2001
important happenings, Class Representatives help the College to stay in touch with our
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alumni. It only takes a few hours per year, and think of the fun you will have reconnecting
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with old friends! For more information, contact Michele Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations
National Alumni Board Tea President’s House
at 610.526.6196 or msacher@harcum.edu.
Saturday Evening All-class Reunion Dinner. Three Life Stories of Distinguished & Remarkable Harcum Alumnae
Calling all Harcum Alumni Men and Women to help rebuild our Career Network! How Would Your Life Be Different If You Had Never Attended Harcum College?
Look for our Reunion Brochure in the . Fall Issue of Patches, due out early fall, . or check our website www.harcum.edu . for more details. If you are willing to help the Alumni . Office reach out to your classmates or to be a volunteer on Reunion Weekend, please contact Michele Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations at 610.526.6196 or msacher@harcum.edu
As you ponder your answer, please consider how you became the person you are today: Harcum invested in you! Our current students are looking for career mentors, advice givers, and role models. Please join our career network to give back to the college that gave to you. It’s simple, really! Just contact Michele Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations at msacher@harcum.edu or phone me at 610.526.6196 to sign up. It just takes a minute to register—and you can make a real difference in the personal and professional lives of our students.
see back cover for 2005 alumni reunion weekend harcum renaissance photos!
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Alumni Happenings
National Alumni Board CONTACT INFORMATION
National Alumni Board Members enjoy lunch in the great outdoors.
Ms. Debora Barbee-Davis ’83 105 Timber Jump Lane. Lincoln University, PA 19352. 610.255.4348. dbd91@verizon.net
Mrs. Mary Ann Skelton Oaks ’52 914 Stony Lane. Gladwyne, PA 19035. 610.525.2171. Oaksie626@aol.com
Mrs. Beatrice Carpenter Blackman ’55 204 Kent Road. Ardmore, PA 19003-3304. 610.642.1107. blackmb@wyeth.com
Mrs. Linda Ogus-Blum ’64 1804 Westfield Court. Newtown Square, PA 19073. 610.889.9433. nyy345@comcast.net
Ms. Dossie Cavalucci ’80 (Ex-officio). Director of Dental Assisting. Harcum College. 750 Montgomery Avenue. Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. 610.526.6029. dcavallucci@harcum.edu
Mrs. Heather Rodale ’72 2168 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.. Allentown, PA 18103. 610.439.1776. heather.rodale@rodale.com
Mrs. Sandi Gold Feinberg ’64 17 East 74th Street. New York, NY 10021. 212.744.3255 Ms. Laurie Forbes ’71 555 NE 34th St., Apt. 1609 . Miami, FL 33137-4057. 302.576.3266. Ljforbes@aol.com
Three National Alumni Board Members (L-R): Diana Weir Smith, Marci Klein Huntsman, and Jessie Yon Smail
Mrs. Marci Klein Huntsman ’78 (Co-Chair). 13768 Balmoral Greens Avenue. Clifton, VA 20124. 703.830.1483. mkhuntsman@aol.com Ms. Tracy Johnson ’04 (Ex-officio). President of Young Alumni Board. 935 Bridge Street . Philadelphia, PA 19124 . 267.304.9481. T14johnson@yahoo.com Ms. Christine Marlo ’00 1820 Ardmore Ave #42. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310.379.1025. chrismmarlo@aol.com
Two National Alumni Board Members (L-R): Lynda Wolf-Brotemarkle ’67 & Bea Blackman ’55
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Mrs. Jessie Yon Smail ’47 (Vice Co-Chair). 3210 North Leisure Worlds Blvd.. Silver Spring, MD 20906. 301.598.7448. JYSmail@Aol.com Ms. Diana Weir Smith ’87 646 Stewart Rd. . Collegeville, PA 19426 . 215.679.1142. dweirsmith@perkiomen.org Mrs. Lynda Wolf-Brotemarkle ’67 (Co-Chair). 10100 176th Lane North. Jupiter, FL 33478. 561.744.0905. europainc@worldnet.att.net Mrs. Susan Zeller-Kent ’72 (Vice Co-Chair). Quail Run. 9 Kendalls Mill. Woburn, MA 01801. 781.933.5755. susan.zeller-kent@fmc-na.com
ClassNotes 1936 Jane Cone Roberts Jane likes the new Harcum and the curriculum. She says, “It’s wonderful that there is modern age career education.”
1938 Josephine “Jiggie” Cobbs Jones Holt Jiggie continues her busy schedule of volunteer work in Lynchburg, VA, noting that all the activity, “Is probably why I’m still here at 86.” She “downsized” to a condominium late last year and looks forward to a visit this spring from the Harcum alumni staff.
1940 Constance Flynn Lagerman “I’m keeping very busy working part-time at the Little House Shop in Strafford, PA. I just finished three years on the Board of Assistants of the PA Mayflower Society. My daughter, Zan Gardner, who spent one year at Harcum, is a Jazz Vocalist. Hope to see Bettie Herbert Hobin soon.”
1943
Four Life & Career Building Stories.” Faye, one of only four women in the U.S. to win the Herreshof Award, a top yachting award in the U.S., was also inducted as a member of the O.S.N.A Sailing Hall of Fame. Faye also talked about how her pioneering spirit has inspired other women worldwide to pursue a passion for sailboat racing in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
1947 Louise Becke Louise has six grandchildren and three great-grand children. She spends her summers in Ocean City, MD, and is also enjoying her new pug dog.
1950 Ann Sproule Hunnicutt Ann is now retired and says, “Harcum started me on my career as a dental hygienist (RDH), speech therapist, law student, and author.” Ann is single and splits her time between Ft. Meyers, FL and Maine.
1952 Mary Ann Skelton Oaks
Katherine Linker Carr “I attended the New England get together May 15, 2005, and enjoyed meeting other Harcum graduates. I called Carlotta Scinta Ames ‘43 but she could not attend. We are going to get together in Boston soon.”
1944 Ann Boyden Taft Lockwood “Life is good in Houston Texas. We escaped the wrath of Hurricane Rita and played host to many evacuees from the Katrina storm. The Gulf Coast has had a tough hurricane season. I miss Jean Moore Croft who died on October 26, 2004. Her children and I stay in touch by phone. We celebrated Jean’s last birthday with lunch at my house. My first grandchild, Elliot James Lockwood, age 15, achieved the Eagle Scout Rank with a Court of Honor on September 10, 2005. My son Andrew and his family escaped a disastrous house fire on October 5, 2005. The house is being rebuilt and renovated. The end of October I visited my sister in Hamden, CT and enjoyed lunch with Mildred Case Kay ’44 and her husband Bob from West Hartford, CT. She is still working and is very active with her children and grandchildren.”
1946 Faye Rieder Bennet Faye one of our four featured speakers during our 2005 Alumni Reunion Dinner with the theme “Spirited Harcum Women:
“In June 2004 my husband and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary at the Philadelphia Country Club. No new grandchildren (which is good.) Oldest granddaughter at Duke and her sister is at UNC.”
1954 Helen Sheeley Skinner Helen is living in Pottstown, PA and is interested in connecting with any other Harcum alumni in the area. If you are interested in connecting with Helen please call the Harcum College Alumni Office, at 610.526.6196.
1955 Bea Carpenter Blackman President and Mrs. Charles H. Trout recently dined with Bea and Charlie Blackman and Gail (also class of 1955) and Don Greene, at the Blackman’s home in Ardmore, PA. The Greenes joined the party from their home in Wilmington, DE. Bea reports, “Gail and I, along with our husbands, enjoy getting together for dinner several times a year.”
Bea also recently performed in February in concert at Rosemont College; her conductor and violin soloist are also both members of the Philadelphia Orchestra. A member of the Harcum College Board of Trustees and National Alumni Board, Bea is also acting as the Trustees representative to the College’s Middle States Steering Committee.
Abigail Wright Greene “I was sorry to miss the 2005 Harcum reunion in October. It was the same weekend as our Church Retreat, for which I was responsible…so, you can’t be in two places at the same time (except in your heart). Last year Don and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary; our son and his wife’s 25th wedding anniversary; our oldest grandson’s graduation from Carleton College; our youngest grandson’s graduation from high school; and our youngest daughter’s wedding—so we took everyone to Italy for two weeks! We rented a farm house in Umbria, Italy, and had a most marvelous time! We love to travel and will soon be heading off for some time in Ireland. The Harcum alums that I see, or keep in touch with, are; Betty Bates (from a 40s class), Jane Edwards Kelso (my “little sister” from the class of ’56), and my daughter Meg Greene (Miller), Class of ‘78. Meg is an RN who is employed by Independence Blue Cross, in Philadelphia. For 18 years Donald and I have been mooring our sailboat on Langford Creek outside of Chestertown, MD. In January we had a delightful evening with President and Mrs. Charles H. Trout at the Blackman’s. We realized that we have many things in common with the Trouts because following their years at Washington College, the Trouts held onto their primary residence in Chestertown. What a small world indeed. Needless to say there was rapid discovery of many friends in common. The person I would love to know about is Rita Nahon, with whom I shared many fun hours in our merchandising/advertising classes. If anyone has heard from Rita, please let the alumni office know, as I would love to catch up with her.”
1956 Jocelyn Magrath Lamb “I am a typical 1950s era wife and mother. My husband, Bill, and I have six children and eight grandchildren. We live in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. My husband still goes to the office every day. I still find time to be an active Garden Club member and sit on the board of the Pennsylvania State Questers. Yes, I do wear pearls and cashmere twin sets. My hair is in a “Page Boy” with a headband and I’m beside myself that “Lily” is
opening a shop at the King of Prussia Mall. I’d love to hear from any and all of my friends and allies from Melville Hall. Fifty years ago this spring we will have parted to begin the rest of our lives. I sigh and then smile at the thought of all of us and wonder what the next fifty years will bring. Please feel free to contact me at lambii@aol.com. Thanks for the memories.”
Phyllis Rosenfield Rudolph “I have been living in Gladwyne for the past 35 years and recently moved into a co-op in Bala Cynwyd. My husband is also retired and we spend our summers in Ventnor, New Jersey, and a portion of each winter in Florida. My daughter and son reside in the area so I spend quality time with my two grandchildren and play some bridge.”
1957 Gay Verbit Block Gay is grateful for her Medical Technology training and declares, “Thirty-seven years in labs enabled me to raise three children and I really love my work as well!”
Carol Brooks Larley Carol’s Medical Technology degree led her to certification in Cyotechnology and later to training as a Veterinary Technologist. She says, “I’d have loved it if Harcum offered this Veterinary Technology training when I was there. Working in an animal hospital was most rewarding and educational. I loved it!”
1958 Nina Stukelman Rahn “I enjoyed brunch in Boca Raton with other South Floridian alums and meeting with Dr. Charles H. Trout. We learned about Harcum College 2005 and what we can do to make a difference for college bound students today. I will do what I can to support this school and this cause.” Nina also says hi Jeanie Levy and Judy Feigel!
1959 Marilyn Halma Bleznak “It’s been many years since my “Harcum Days.” I started off in the Med. Tech. field, then got married and raised a family. Our three children are grown and have given us five wonderful grandchildren, ages two to thirteen. My husband, Stu, and I have been in the Real Estate business for the past 27 years. So our world has been devoted to family and Real Estate. I have been in contact with Carol Skolnick Cohn, Debbie Rudolph Dittos, and Taube Richman Weinberg and they are all doing well. Please feel free to contact me at blez2000@aol.com.”
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ClassNotes 1960 Phyllis Fisher Feldman “I have a new grandchild, Antonio Hernando Ruiz born April 2, 2005, the present light of my life.”
Leslie Colwin Friedman-Rifkin Leslie is in contact with Deda Schlossberg Miller and would also like to hear from their suitemates. Please contact the Harcum Alumni office 610.526.6196 or msacher @harcum.edu if you would like to reconnect with Leslie.
1961 Nancy Hornstine Bazrod “I am retired after many years of teaching nursery school enrichment programs, substituting in K-2, and one on one with special children. My husband, Dave, and I have four grandchildren who give us great pleasure. We fill our lives with many interests including Dave’s kayaking and my quilting. Dave and I love to travel—our latest trip a cruise on the Queen Mary 2. We live in Clayton, N.J.”
1962 Nancy Llewellyn “I am still working at the law firm of Patterson, Belknap, Webb & Tyler in the Trusts and Estates Department and plan to retire in March 2007. Then, hopefully I will feel up to getting back on the stage to do some more acting, once I have more time. I have enjoyed travel quite a bit over the years, along with acting, and I often travel to the major horse races. This year I will be attending the Kentucky Derby and have visited Kentucky in the past to visit horse farms, breeding farms, etc. Sadly, over the years I have lost track of some dear friends of mine from Harcum and have had no luck in locating them. And, so, my love goes out particularly to Janice Mueller (Cole?) and Bibi Khan. I hope they are well. I do have such fond memories of our life together at Harcum. It was a wonderful time. As the years go by and our parents pass away and we suffer the loss of other loved ones, the memories of old friends become very precious.”
1963 Carolyn Anderson Bloom “My husband and I just became grandparents for the first time. Caroline Elizabeth O’Gorman was born on April 10th, 14lbs. 6oz., 20”, in Hilton Head Island, SC! My daughter and Son-in-Law, Virginia and Tim O’Gorman, own the Bluffton Ale House in Bluffton, SC a great restaurant—great food! Our son, Colonel Hugh Bloom, III, just moved from Wayne, PA back to Lehigh Valley. He is the News
Producer at WFMZ TV Channel 69 News in Allentown. He just bought a townhouse on a golf course, and a yellow lab—Kasey (female), our first granddog. Tigger and I sold our house of 36 years last September. We moved to Suburbia. It has a master bedroom on the first floor. We built it from scratch on a half acre in Bethlehem Township, Easton, PA.”
Ilene Psaty Mirman Ilene moved to Sarasota, FL 30 years ago from Great Neck, Long Island, NY. In Florida Ilene owns a real estate firm and has been selling in Sarasota for a long time.
1964 Linda Ogus-Blum
1967 Linda Feustel Greiner Linda is a retired first grade teacher who taught for 33 years. She is now living in paradise, Sarasota, FL, with her husband, Dan. Linda enjoyed the 2005 Harcum Regional Luncheon in Sarasota, reminiscing about fun times and would love to hear from her classmates.
“I enjoyed my first trip to Florida with Geoff Harrington as a staff member representing Harcum College. Reconnecting with other alums spanning over 60 years was both heart warming and historical for Harcum College. We visited with alums on both the East Coast and the West Coast of Florida. Our stops included Boca Raton and Sarasota. Our fabulous hostess, Ilene Psaty Mirman ’63, treated all of us to a wonderful reunion at the Ritz, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.”
Barbara is a retired pre-school teacher living with her husband, Vince, in Bradenton, FL. Thanks to Harcum’s Sarasota Regional Luncheon, she has reconnected with Florence Flogel ’68. Barbara would enjoy hearing from her former classmates.
1965
Patricia Haskell Friend
Sally Davidson Katz Sally spent 14 years working as a Medical Research Assistant at Johns Hopkins University. Both she and her husband retired five years ago and have filled their time traveling the globe. Their excursions include tours of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Cuba, and Antarctica. Sally and her husband have two adult sons, one on the East Coast and the other on the West. Anyone from the class of 1965 that is interested in reconnecting with Sally, please call the Harcum Alumni Office, 610.526.6196 or msacher@harcum.edu.
1966 Harriet Sokolow Josephson “I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University in 1973. I have two adult children and one grandson. I live in Springfield, IL, with my husband, Alan, and I am looking forward to retiring at the end of this calendar year from working for Social Security Disability. I make the determinations as to whether people are disabled when they apply for Social Security Disability or SSI. This is a federal program. I would love to hear from Harcum friends Gloria, Jenny, Roxy, Rene, Fran, and Carol and any other names I forgot. My email address is ahjosephson@yahoo.com.”
Virginia Decker Nahas Virginia writes about Harcum: “It was the first time I was ever away from home. I
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loved every minute of my two years at Harcum. I made many wonderful friends, learned so much about life and getting along in the world. The administration and the teachers imparted many valuable life lessons. I am very grateful. It was especially nice to come back for the President’s Reception in October for Harcum’s 90th. I have many more memories to share. Thank you! Special thanks to Laura Hanes, a real asset to Harcum.”
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1968 Barbara Usher Donato
“What a fantastic time I had at the October 2005 reunion at Harcum. I had not been to Harcum since the 1970s, so it was great to come back. I rented a car and brought my friend, Victoria Quigley, along with me to share the weekend. When I got to the campus, I cried. I felt like I was home again. The reception at the President’s house Friday night was very nice. It was great seeing the inside of the house where I once did some baby sitting. On Saturday morning, I went on a trolley tour of Philadelphia. We had a great time with the guide seeing the places, hearing his comments, and laughing a lot. Saturday afternoon there was a tea party at the President’s house and we all were to wear hats. It was fun seeing the different hats that people wore. Prizes were given out for various categories. The dinner Saturday night was very fine. The tent idea was great but I should have worn a coat, I was cold. In conclusion, Sunday morning, they had brunch in Klein Hall. Only a few came, but it was real friendly and warm. I also used to work in Klein Hall on the weekends serving the food. I believe that everyone had fun! A GREAT DEAL OF THANKS GOES TO MICHELE AND HER STAFF FOR PUTTING TOGETHER A GREAT WEEKEND. I am looking forward to October 2006 reunion. I retired in September 2004 after working 30 years for the Marine Corps. I now work part-time for Fairfax County (VA) Alcohol and Drug Services as a receptionist. I enjoy
my work. I am glad to be retired but still like working part-time. My son, Jason, recently moved to Florida. I miss him but know he needed to spread his wings. My cat, Lester, 14 years old, had cancer and was put to sleep. I am dealing with the loss, but I am very sad. I plan to get another cat soon.
Eileen Cibos Gaenzle “I work as secretary at Millersville University in Lancaster, PA. My daughter, Stacey, graduated from the College of William and Mary and is a school counselor in Virginia. My son, Tony, goes to college in Florida and works part-time at Disneyworld. My email address is gaenfam@aol.com.”
Marlene Ritardi Inman Marlene says hello and love to Harcum friends. She lives in Trenton, NJ.
Ann Nobiletti Rodi Ann, a resident of Burr Ridge, Illinois, is a very happy grandmother to Isabella, age three, and Wyatt, age one and a half. She says, “I hope for the same contentment that I live with to all that attend Harcum.”
Elizabeth Cook Werth “I received a BS in Education from National College of Education in Evanston, IL, but never took a teaching job. I worked for 25 years at Kemper Financial Services as director of the mutual fund state registrations. I have two daughters. I retired in 1999 and I am the happy grandmother of six grandchildren who live within the area. My husband, Bill, and I love to travel. We ride roller coasters whenever we can and belong to the American Coaster Enthusiasts (8,000 members worldwide). We own a 1955 Thunderbird and travel with the local Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland. My email is EWerth10@aol.com and I would love to hear from friends in the class of 1968.”
1969 Lydia Shelby Coyle “I’ve been busy for one and a half years with home and garden remodeling. No end in sight! My son, Peter, now works for the company we used for the remodeling. My daughter, Carrie, graduated from the University of Florida and has been a conference concierge at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach since last September. All is well!”
Christine DeCamp “I have been in contact with Linda Maxwell Mason and Bridget Kelly D’Algeno and would love to hear from my old roomie, Lynn Nelson. I’m currently a human resources director and living in Salem, New Hampshire.”
1970 Mary Amonitti Mary was chosen as one of four speakers featured in “Spirited Harcum Women: Four Life & Career Building Stories” at Harcum’s 2005 Alumni Reunion Dinner. Mary, the 15th of 18 children in her family, shared her experiences about starting and maintaining a small business. She also shared how she learned to balance her active career, volunteer work, and her four children and family. Currently, as a third career, she enjoys life as a TV talk show host in Hilton Head, SC. At the same time she creates quilts, among other crafts and artwork, for new single mothers and their babies. Mary attended Harcum in the early 70s and went on to earn a degree while working on campus.
Melanie Arnold Seinfeld “I am currently the Assistant Comptroller at the League of American Theatres and Producers in Manhattan. Being involved with Broadway is what I love best. My husband, Alan, and I are busy planning our daughter’s (Morgan) wedding this coming June. Anyone from class 1970 who wants to contact me, may do so at: melsbway@hotmail.com.”
Marlene Teplick Stewart “I graduated from Glassboro University in 1973 with a degree in Elementary Education. I was a Director at a large day care center until 1996. Now I work for the American Red Cross in Camden, NJ. I work part time for Starbucks Coffee in Haddonfield, NJ. I am married and have two sons, one at NYU, and the other, a junior in high school. I would love to hear from any of my classmates. My e-mail is mstewart@camdenredcross.org.”
1971 Laurie Forbes Laurie was one of four speakers featured in “Spirited Harcum Women: Four Life & Career Building Stories” at Harcum’s 2005 Alumni Reunion Dinner. Unfortunately, Laurie’s flight was grounded at the Miami airport by bad weather and she was unable to attend the Reunion. In her prepared remarks, Laurie explained how she began her education with a two-year degree in Liberal Studies at Harcum College, went on to earn a Master’s degree at Barry University, and to build her career including a psychotherapy practice in Miami, Florida. Laurie thanked Harcum College for helping to provide her with a strong academic foundation. Last year Laurie was appointed to Harcum’s National Alumni Board, and she is hosting a regional luncheon in Miami on March 18th, 2006. All Harcum alumni are welcome to attend.
Eileen Mycek Ryan “I am a Certified Professional Medical Staff Manager at the Medical Society of Philadelphia County, PA. In October, I was regretfully unable to attend Harcum’s Alumni Reunion Weekend, because I helped plan and attended the annual House of Delegates Meeting for the Philadelphia County Medical Society in Hershey, PA, on the same weekend. It was an exciting weekend as Lila Stein Kroser, MD, had her Inaugural Ball, and she is one of only a handful of women to be named President of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. It was an eventful and special weekend.”
1972 Beth Heine Lampe “I currently live in Fairview Park, Ohio. When I graduated I continued my studies and became a L.P.N. I worked in the ER and ICU at a local hospital. When I married 29 years ago, my husband and I decided to have a family right away, and I had four children in five years. When my two youngest were enrolled in nursery school I was able to teach at their school for several years. My husband and I run a wire distribution business, serving the United States, Canada, and Mexico. I attribute my successful job changes to the educational background I received from Harcum. My three daughters have graduated from four-year colleges and have jobs. My son is in his senior year at Baldwin Wallace College. He is captain of his swim team. I have volunteered in many capacities for the PTA and I am a past president. I‘ve taught Sunday School for ten years. I am also involved in a women’s club that raises money for the betterment of our community. I think volunteering is as important as working, and I am busy at both. We recently adopted a shelter dog named Murphy. He has been very challenging but worthwhile. He comes to work with us everyday. I am happy in marriage and in life and I really do appreciate my education at Harcum. It gave me the confidence that I can achieve anything in life.”
Nancy Straitz Tryens “After graduating from Harcum, I attended Beaver College, now Arcadia, where I received my BA and MA. I taught for a very short time prior to going into business and working for my family’s business. My husband, Drew, and I have three grown children. Our eldest daughter is at Temple, in Psychology, our son works full time for the business, and our youngest daughter is at Montgomery County Community College, taking business. There are several times that I reflect on the days at Harcum; I not only learned a good deal which I’ve utilized in my adult life, but I was fortunate enough
to make several good friends. I was able to keep in touch with Ellen Feldman, my first roommate for some time, and I’ve managed to keep in touch with Joanna March, my second roommate to date. I’d love to know where Wendy, Sharron, Peggy, and Claira are, and to get in touch. My best to all.”
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Bonnie Kallen “I am teaching for the Philadelphia School District. I have been teaching Special Education Learning Support for 27 years now. I am a Breast Cancer Survivor and I am an advocate to help fight this disease. My daughter Rachael Lena became a Bat Mitzvah.”
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Nancy Carter “I own a ‘Mom & Pop’ grocery store on Cape Cod. I have owned it now for three years. I ‘retired’ from my previous corporate jobs (Asbury Park Press for 25 years and then a software company for four years). Now I am on my own. I would love to hear from my old ‘buddies.”
“I am teaching an Early Intervention Classroom for WIU #7. I have Special Education Students, ages three to six. Robert and I are enjoying ‘empty-nest.’ Larry (age 25) is an actuary with Hartford Life Insurance. Brian (age 21) is a senior at Michigan State University.”
Judi Altfield Gorney
Jodee Robey Thompson
“My husband, Jim, and I will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in February. We are heading to St. Thomas for this big celebration! Our daughter Mollie is a senior at Towson University in Maryland, where our son Jeremy is also a sophomore. We like having them nearby! Mollie went to the University of Miami in Florida for her first two years, and while she loved it and did very well academically, she decided to come back north for the season changes. After always wanting to be a marine biologist she has recently decided she would like to go to law school after graduation in May. Jeremy’s major is Criminal Justice. He will be heading to Australia to study abroad this coming spring semester. What he’d really like to do is find a career that would incorporate his love for playing rugby and paintball! My husband after 20 plus years of working as a partner in a law firm, decided two years ago he wanted to venture out on his own. With both of the kids away at school, I have a new job! I enjoy working with him everyday and have certainly learned quite a bit since we began this chapter in our lives. I would love to hear from my ‘old friends’ from Pennswood Hall. I hope you and your families are all doing well.”
Richelle Foreman Gunter “I currently live in West Chester, PA, and I have been employed at Resources for Human Development, Inc. in Philadelphia for 11 years. Over the years my daughter Lee attended the Baldwin School right across the street from Harcum. Lee is now an education major at Drexel University. In my spare time (ha! ha!) my work as an ordained minister and the assistant to the Pastor of the St. Paul’s Baptist Church in West Chester keeps me extremely busy. I still manage to keep in touch with friends from Harcum: Jayne Napper, Daveda Brown, and Deborah Blankenbaker.”
“Not much news with us, except our almost 21 year old son, Lance Corporal David Thompson USMC, returns for his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq on February 25, and he turns 21 on February 26. We are very proud of him and just pray all the time that he will stay safe. Dave and I are avid cyclists and hate the winter. I think we will move someplace warmer when we retire. I get back to the East Coast about once a year, to see my family, but we love Washington State. I am a Human Resource Manager for Safeway, Inc., which just happens to also own the Genuardi Grocery Stores. I would love to hear from anyone! jodeet@comcast.net.”
1974 Janice Keleshian “Since graduating from Harcum, I worked at Mercy Community Hospital for 27 years. The first department in the hospital that I worked in was the Laboratory and the last seven years of my employment was in the Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. I worked at the hospital until the day it closed. Presently, I am teaching a Pharmacy Technician Course at CHI Institute in Broomall, PA, which I enjoy very much. The course includes Introduction to Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Prescription Order Processing, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Computer Information Systems and First Aid/CPR. After completing the courses in-house, the students then go out for 180 hours of externship. I had not been back to Harcum until about two years ago when I attended an open house. Since then I have been trying to attend reunions and other functions. I enjoy volunteering at Harcum and recently became a class agent. This gives me a chance to tell future students how great the college is.”
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ClassNotes Joy Schulman Lisak “My husband, Elliot, and I have been married for 26 years, and have been living in Hollywood, FL, for 15 years. I am an administrative assistant at United Healthcare, and I am an independent Avon sales representative. My daughter, Jennifer, is 16 and gifted in art. My son Justin is a senior in high school and applying to college. They attend Nova High School. I am still in touch with my freshman and sophomore roommates, Mindy Heilweil Teich and Pam Rothschild. I have also been in touch with Susan Ostrander and Mary Hamilton (73). I would love to hear from some of the old gang from Pennswood: Laurie Penterman, Carol Lupin, Haidi Curts, Debby Ryan, and my little sister, Idriane Rains.”
1975 Gloriajean Falcone “I received a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Cabrini in 1977, M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State in 1981, M.S. in Counseling and Human Relations from Villanova in 1991, and a D.Ed. in Administration from Widener in 1999. I am a School Counselor at Penn Valley Elementary in Lower Merion School District and loving every minute of it! Email: falcong@lmsd.org”
J. Craig Wicker “My wife and I continue to run Four Springs Veterinary Clinic in Centre Hall, PA. I continue to ride my bicycle year-round in the MS 150 (150 mile) Bike Tours to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. We also continue to raise Jersey cattle and enjoy traveling when we can get away, especially to Williamsburg, VA.”
1977 LaVerne Pearson Jackson “I have been busy since leaving Harcum. I have managed to build myself quite a career, ending up in the mortgage industry and doing quite well. I have been married for the past 25 years. I have two adult children, and one currently attends Kutzstown University. I can honestly say that life has really been good. I really look forward to completing my degree I am really excited about being back at Harcum. I observed a lot of good changes, one being a co-ed college now. Of course it was women only when I originally enrolled in 1975-1977.
Linda Guerri Roscioli “I am an office supervisor for Sodexho Campus Service at Cabrini College. My husband and I have two great kids, Kristen, who will be 25 in February, and Joe, who is 22 and a senior at West Chester University. Kristen is a chef at the Merion Cricket
Club and interning to become a registered dietician. I would love to hear from Leslie Ide. Marian Kennedy and I still keep in touch, and I have been to North Carolina to see her a few times.”
in February of 2005 and is keeping us busy. We are now waiting for a boy to join the family from China. He is two and should be arriving in spring. Greetings to all from ’77, ’78 and ’79.”
Deborah Defusco Widger
1979 Sharie Sacco “I am employed with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for 22 1/2 years as a Construction Manager. I am living in both Allentown, PA., and Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. I’ve been with my partner for 17 years. My e-mail is sasacco@juno.com.”
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Gayle Underhill-Plumb Speaking at a Shenkar College event “After 28 years as an apparel executive/ retail merchant I decided in August 2005 to take a sabbatical from the business, traveling more than 100 days as President of a local maternity retailer last year. Time off was long overdue. I spent the summer at the beach unwinding with family and friends and attending many charity events. I always wanted to write books and for years have devoted much of my free time to my favorite charities. As a first time author I wanted my premier book to benefit charity. My friend Carmen Marc Valvo, a fashion designer and survivor, was my inspiration. Famous Faces…Favorite Recipes™ features 100 plus stars and icons with a portion of the proceeds benefiting colorectal cancer research. I hope to publish the book by summer 2006. Besides spending much time working on Famous Faces. I also am working on a “How-to” book and a third book, a coffee table pictorial of my travels around the world to more than 12 countries. I continue to stay active in the industry interviewing and doing freelance work in the interim. In addition I am active as a board member on the Board of Directors for Shenkar College in Israel, mentoring students, helping plan fund raising events, and sponsoring student scholarships to needy individuals. I hope to spend much of my time this year speaking about my books and bringing more awareness to colorectal cancer.”
1978 Sharon Black Bowen “I have been married to Joseph for 24 years. We have three children ages 21, 20, and 17. For the last ten years I have been working as a teaching assistant in Kindergarten and first grade. We currently live in West Deptford, NJ. I can be contacted at sjbowen17@comcast.net.”
Carol Harrold “I am currently a stay-at-home mom. Jordan, our seven year-old daughter, is now a big sister; Kenna arrived from Guatemala
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become involved with Harcum because wonderful things are happening as the school moves into the future. Stop by the campus and visit! I would love to hear from two of my classmates, Traci Fromm Walters and Bobbi Sherwood Smith with whom I have lost touch over the years! I can be reached at dcavallucci@harcum. edu. Drop me an email!”
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“Happy New Year. I don’t know if I shared that I had my first child three years ago. I am currently working on my Masters in Nonprofit Management from Regis University through their online classroom option. I work full time as Marketing & Public Relations Manager for a large nonprofit organization. Email: gunderhi@twcny.rr.com.”
1980 Lori Burnley Congratulations to Lori who was elected to the Upper Perkiomen School Board in Pennsylvania this past fall.
Vickie Byard “Currently I am employed at Rau Animal Hospital. I have been there for 20 years. I am now the President-elect of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. As of June 17, 2006, I will become the President of this Academy. I would love to hear from any of my Harcum friends: Gr8vettek@aol.com.”
“I have been with the Hershey Company since 1990, currently a Research Scientist working with imported commodities. We have two children and live in the Harrisburg/Hershey area. I would love to hear from any old friends, especially Sue, Sue R., Mare, Jeanie, Nancy, Lori etc, any of the old Pennswood gang. Remember the cat story on Wizard of Oz night??? Priceless!!!!!!”
Marcella Fields
Dossie O’Connor Cavallucci Here I am in Dec. 2005
(L-R): Kelly Rickert Waddington, Elsye Miller Frank, Mary Jo Phillips Scholes, Debbie Wilkinson Middendorf, and Dossie O’Connor Cavallucci “I have been Director of the Dental Assisting & EFDA programs at Harcum College for the past 19 years. I have a wonderful husband, Al, and two boys, Dante, eight and Dominick, six. I completed a BS degree in Education and a Master of Science degree in Health Service Administration. I was appointed to the National Alumni Board in the spring of 2005. I encourage all alumni to
“Almost 17 years ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. After leaving Harcum I worked in NJ as a Medical Assistant for an OB/GYN. A few years later I moved to Richmond, VA. and I worked as a Medical Secretary/Transcriptionist. In 1989, when I was diagnosed with MS, I had to stop work and moved home with my parents who lived in Buffalo and later in Ann Arbor, MI. We now live in Mount Pleasant, SC just across the river from Charleston. I use a cane and walker at home but use a wheelchair when I go shopping or to places where there are a lot of people. I am constantly on the computer, I play Mah Jongg once a week with friends here, and I belong to the Barnes & Noble Book Club, which meets once a month. My e-mail is marcyluvscats@aol.com.”
Elyse Miller Frank
Silvia Gutierrez Chapkovich
“Life is good…I am working as an Administrative Assistant for a financial advisor. I have two boys; Tyler, 17 and Alexander, 14. I have been married 20 plus years to Jim and we live in the Lehigh Valley area. We enjoy get-togethers with MaryJo, Dossie, Debbie, Kelly, and Michelle. It’s a semi-annual event that even our husbands look forward to attending.
“After graduating from Harcum College, I attended Ursinus College and graduated with a Bachelors degree in 1985. I’m currently employed with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in the Information Systems department. I was recently promoted within my department to Associate Engineer.”
Debbie Wilkinson Middendorf “In 1983 I earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Kutztown University. For the past eight years I have enjoyed staying home and being a ‘Domestic Goddess.’ I am home with my two children; Patrick and Gabrielle. I still keep in touch with a few Harcum gals including Dossie, Mary Jo, Colleen, and Elyse and love the memories we have created together over the last 26 years of being friends.”
Colleen “Kelly” Waddington Rickert “Currently, I am the Vice-President of the Internet Department with the Home Loan Experts, a Division of World Savings Bank. Since graduation I have pursued my career and then married in 2000. I now have a two-year old son, Logan Thomas, who is my most precious gift. I love reminiscing and cherishing the memories twice a year with Harcum alumnae including: Mary Jo, Debbie, Elyse, and Dossie and have kept Michelle in my thoughts. We have shared 25 plus years of growing old together. Days may pass but when we get together its like we are still in school and just a bunch of college girls having fun together. I live and I love my family and friends.”
Mary Jo Phillips Scholes “In 1982 I graduated from Kutztown University with a BS in Elementary/Special Education. I have been working as a Reading Specialist for the past six years for the Twin Valley School District. Previous to this position I taught third grade in Reading, PA for seven years. In-between these two jobs I stayed at home with my two children for a few years. They are now almost grown; Sarah is a junior in high school, 17, and Stephen, 13, is in eighth grade. I look forward to getting together with my Harcum friends every Christmas. It has been 26 years and our friendships have grown stronger than ever.”
1981 Natalie Katzenbach Allen Natalie says hello to the class of 1981 and Mary Jo Palma! In the fall she intends to take a course at Villanova University. Natalie says, “Perhaps I will go back to Eastern University in the spring of 2006. I would appreciate hearing from former classmates!”
Roberta “Charisma” Dunn “After five years, I left the Philadelphia Foundation for a better position. My son Robert is a freshman at Lower Merion High School. Office Coordinator – NE Region, U.S. Operations, for Catholic Relief Services is my new GREAT JOB!”
Mary Harcum “I love teaching middle school science. Recently I was asked to be a class agent and to help out as a volunteer at special events at Harcum like the Golf Tournament Fundraiser (you can see a picture of me in a golf cart in this Patches,) Open House nights to recruit new students, and Alumni Reunion Weekend events. I’ve really enjoyed working with the staff in the Office of College Advancement and laugh a lot every time I go to events to work with them. If any of you want to be a class agent, I think you’d have a lot of fun. It’s not really a lot of time; its very flexible: you just come to an event to help out if you can and socialize. If you are interested, let me know. I can be reached at maryharcum@hotmail.com. Also, Harcum took me to the Advanta women’s tennis tournament at Villanova in November to thank me for volunteering. Nice perk indeed!
Patti Pittock “I’m still working as a Pharmacy Tech for a Home IV Infusion Company in Malvern, PA (23 years now!) I also work part-time at Gateway Animal Hospital in Wayne, PA. (For 15 years!) I keep my vet tech license current and still see a few of my Harcum classmates. I’d love to hear from any of my old classmates/friends. My email address is PATTI-PPS@PRODIGY.NET.”
Lorraine Kenney Spiotta Congratulations to Lorraine who was recently featured in the Newark, NJ, StarLedger, (May 2005) in an article about balancing her career, family, and service. Lorraine has built a company that provides long-term care insurance policies for many groups from corporate to nonprofits. In the article she was quoted as saying, “My husband was very supportive of my decision when I wanted to make my own company. Now I get to stay at home, take care of both kids, and work at my rewarding job.”
1982 Barbara Haas Hanrahan Barbara was appointed to the Harcum College Board of Trustees in 2005. This was after she served on the National Alumni Board for 2004-05. Barbara reports, “I am recently engaged and really looking forward to marrying Ray Blydenburgh. We share a love of mountain biking, hiking in PA state parks, and being outdoors for most sports. Ray is teaching me to learn karate as he owns studios and teaches all ages including self-defense courses to adult women. We also share a passion for empowering women who are coming out of abusive homes or relationships and trying to rebuild their lives. We can’t wait to be married to each other, life is good. (For more information, see Barbara’s profile in Meet the Board of Trustee’s section)
Laura Douglas Rivell Laura received her Bachelors at the University if Maryland in 1984 and a Certificate of Merit in Floral Design at Longwood Gardens. Laura now has an event design company; Event Design, Inc., and can be contacted at: Laura@eventfuldesign.com.
my work e-mail at sandra.bowman@ogc. upenn.edu. I am usually a very hard person to reach with my hectic schedule everyday, but I will respond to e-mails more quickly.”
Michele Klinkenberg Cavallomagno “My husband and I are celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary on April 26th. We will also be renewing our vows. Our oldest, Caitlin, is a freshman in high school and is involved in band, chorus, Science Olympiad, and the school play. I am a band mom now, and I am also on the Music Association board. We will be competing in New Jersey this year. Our youngest, Casey, is involved in basketball, cheerleading, and is on student council. She is in sixth grade. As you can see, they keep me very busy and I love it!!! I am working for Dr. David Causa in Mohnton. My husband is also working in this area, and we drive to work everyday. I want to say hello to all of my friends from Harcum. Please write.”
Stacey Springer Hainsey
Linda Schrack “I completed a BS from Neumann College in Liberal Studies in 1992 and also attained an MBA degree from University of Delaware in 1999. I worked for the Dupont Pharmaceuticals Company for 20 years until we were bought out by Bristol Myers Squibb in 2002. Since then I have become self-employed and ventured in a different career path, now offering health and life insurance benefits to individuals and families. I adopted a 13-month old girl from the country of Kazakhstan in 2003. My daughter’s name is Alexandra (Sasha.) She is an absolute blessing in my life! If you would like to contact me to talk about the journey of adopting a child please feel free to email me at schrack10@comcast.net.”
1983 Debora Barbee-Davis
“Paul and I will be married 14 years in May 2006; we have two beautiful daughters (Gretchen 10; Victoria 8;) we live in Pottstown, PA. I have been working (not in the field that I graduated from) at Fidelity Information Services for the last one and half years (for a total of six years; my original company was bought by FIS) in Accounts Receivable as an Administrative Secretary (long, long story.) My email address is Stacey.hainsey1@verizon.net if you’d like to get in contact. Hope everyone from 1983 is well; take care!”
1984 Tanya “Tani” Letizia Bertolino “I opened an art and music school in Philadelphia called ‘Time To Create.’ Our studio has private and group music and art lessons. Also busy with three children. Would love to hear from old friends (Sharon, April, Renee, Stephanie, Yvonne, Elaine) at Tani1@verizon.net.”
Andrea Adelman Bogash
Debora is pleased to announce her new association with Kelley Williams Realty of Christiana, Delaware. Debora is now licensed to sell real estate in Pennsylvania as well as her home state of Delaware.
Congratulations to Ande, who assumed her new duties as Vice President of Financial Resource Development for the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia on June 20, 2005.
Sandra Campbell Bowman “I graduated from Peirce College, magna cum laude, in June 2003 with a BS in Paralegal Studies. I am currently working at the University of Pennsylvania, General Counsel’s Office, and I have been there since 2001. I am now married and a mother of five children ranging in age from 7 to 17. If any former classmates wish to contact me, the easier way to reach me is through
Elaine Alikakos Coate “I am married and I live in Harbor City, CA. The weather is gorgeous and we live five miles from the beaches. I would love to hear from Cindy Kligerman and other friends who used to hang out in the “Bear’s Den.” My email is: Lainiea@aol.com.”
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ClassNotes Christina Davidson
Louis Millis “I am working in a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Vero Beach, FL. I also play trumpet in two concert bands, Stuart Concert Band, and Port St. Lucie Band. I enjoy my work very much.”
Wendy Twigg Swope
“I have enjoyed building my own business which I would describe as an upscale cosmetic, skin care, and fragrance boutique in Spring House, PA. You can read about me and my business at www.shopcomplexions. com, or call me at 215.793.4408. I’d love to hear from you!”
Susan Baney Grossman
“Hello to all my suitemates from Klein Hall. I am currently working at Capitol Area Animal Medical Center, where next month I will have been here for 16 years. I am the Assistant Manager of Technicians. I also work several hours at the Emergency Clinic in York, PA. I live in York Haven, PA with my boyfriend and our combined eight children, two dogs and a cat. I would love to hear from my old friends. E-mail to Onyxpanda@aol.com.”
Kathren Wilcox
Bonny M. Millar Mumbauer
“My husband and I just had beautiful, identical twin girls on December 29, 2006. We’ve been married for eight years and also have a beautiful daughter who is three years old. I have my own part-time business doing contract paralegal work out of my home.”
our careers and our lives. Attending this luncheon gave me the opportunity to network with other individuals from other classes. It was more than worth it to hear how Harcum has influenced the lives and careers of others.”
Diana Weir Smith
Theda Hanner Tallman Theda’s new address is 5033 Inverness Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
1986 Jean Goldner
Diana was spotted on Superbowl Sunday in Pittsburgh Steeler’s home stadium, Heinz Field’s fieldhouse for a private party for CASE District II annual conference with Michele Sacher. They attended together to hone their fundraising, alumni relations, and marketing skills for professionals in higher education. Diana was appointed this year as an active member to Harcum’s National Alumni Board and she currently serves as the Director of Alumni Relations at the Perkiomen Boarding School. She lives in Collegeville, PA with her husband, Dave, and 5-year old son, David, who both keep her quite busy. She can be contacted by former classmates and friends at dweirsmith@perkiomen.org.
Avid explorer with my dog and hiking buddy, Frodo
Amy Williams Hankin
Kathren (was Kathy, now known as Kate) is working again as a Vet Tech in New Hampshire after taking some time off to finish her BS in biology and teach high school. Email: KateWilcox@aol.com.
Sherri Hoffman Oswald
Stephanie Douglas
“I bought my own house in April and moved to New Providence, fifteen minutes closer to Lancaster. I went on a week long mission trip to Honduras last June.”
“I just recently graduated from the MBF Center in Norristown, PA. I have a technical degree in computer and business skills. I’m currently working at Montgomery County Courthouse performing clerical duties. This degree goes along with my associates degree in fine arts from Harcum and bachelor of science degree in art education from Kutztown University.”
1985 Dana Barbry-Nuble Dana received her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and elementary and early childhood education, master’s degree in children’s literature, and certification in reading and math. She is a coordinator of educational services. Her older son and daughter are in college and her younger son is now in high school. You can contact Dana at: psa5110@aol.com or danan@ecs1870.org.
Amy is currently working at Merritt Young Art Gallery in Ardmore, PA. She is living in Upper Darby and is starting a vintage clothing business.
Karin Wise Paoli “I am enjoying using my interior design skills on my own home in Haddonfield, NJ and for others as a consultant/freelance designer. I loved my Harcum experience!”
Mindy Friedman Talbot
“I am happily married with three children, two girls and one boy. I work out of my home teaching children’s sewing lessons. I would love to hear from old friends at sewfun@optonline.net.”
“I’ve been married to my husband for over four years; between us we have six children and I am currently awaiting a liver transplant. I went back to school in 1998 and received another degree in computer science. I am not working at the current time.” Friends can contact Mindy at mtalbot4@tampabayrr.com.
Rhonda Feldsher
1987
Ruthann Vetere Dezenzo
“Rhonda, a Veterinary Technologist, has taken the leap to start her own business, True Tails. It offers not only a pet-sitting service, but also advice and information about pets, their very special ways, their language, their likes and dislikes and some basics in home medical knowledge for the average pet owner. But most of all True Tails
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“I am presently involved with Jamaica Plains Arts Festival in Massachusetts. I will be returning to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. My area of concentration is ceramics. I volunteer at a nursing home, presently teaching needlepoint to two residents. Harcum College is where I got the feeling of working on the potter’s wheel.”
“I got remarried in June 2005 and moved to Virginia.” Email: tigger2526@msn.com.
“Currently I am the senior equine clinical nurse at Rossdales equine Hospital in England. I also work at my consultancy business that offers training, teaching, examining and assessing written portfolios to universities and training practices throughout the Great Britain . We also carry out feasibility studies for related corporations. I also stay busy writing on a regular basis for veterinary publications and books, and I lecture at national congresses and examine for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. In 1996 I became a qualified British veterinary nurse, in 2000 a qualified British equine veterinary nurse, in 2004 a council member, British Veterinary Nursing Association and now in 2006 I’ve been elected Treasurer of BVNA. I have a keen interest in our local horse racing community. I’ve been happily married for 15 years this year to Robin, who is a business management consultant involved with local government. He is a local district counsellor and is project managing a major building project with out church after being the recent mayor of Newmarket, England. At present we are renovating an old mountain cottage and barn in the Welsh mountains where my husband was born (Bethesda, North Wales). You can reach me at bonnymillarevn@millarconsulting.com.”
offers a way to show how really special all animals are and how much can be learned from them just by watching what they do —especially that unconditional love part. She can be reached at 484.645.4954.”
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Lorraine Knapp Frycki “Curiosity and a ‘nudge’ from my husband compelled me to attend the luncheon in Boston. Whenever I get together with my friends from Harcum, we always talk about our experiences such as living in the dorms to our lives outside of Harcum. Harcum gave my friends and me a foundation for
1988
Jennifer “JT” Townsend Ulehla JT is living in Annapolis, MD with her husband Jeff, daughter Casey (two), and black lab Cole (six). She is enjoying motherhood, living on the water, and is also expecting her second daughter in April. JT and her high school sweetheart, Jeff, have been together for 20 years this coming April and she remains best friends with Tracy Aristide Kelly ’88 and Becky Gilliand.
1989 Johna Purvis Faverty
UPS in human resources. I would love to be contacted by suitemates/classmates. Email address: danagirl03@aol.com. I would like to get in touch with Sarah McNally (different last name now) and Bonnie Golden.”
Cheryl Guenther Welch
“I met John (fiancée) in Ohio when I transferred here two years ago and we have been together ever since. I work for The Hershey Company as a Retail Sales Representative. John is a graduate of University of Akron and is in Sales for Metals USA in Canton, Ohio. We have a new home in Uniontown, Ohio. We were married October 8, 2005, and went to Maui and Kawaii, Hawaii, for ten days. We have two cats, Popeye and Ebe. I still own a condo that we keep as a rental property in PA. We are having a blast!! I can be reached at jpurvis@hersheys.com. ”
Dawn Jones Dawn from Townsend, DE, exclaims, “It (Harcum) was a great experience!!”
1990 Cynthia Cisick Canevari Cynthia was one of four speakers featured in “Spirited Harcum Women: Four Life & Career Building Stories,” at Harcum’s 2005 Alumni Reunion Weekend Dinner. Cindy shared how she utilized her medical, research training, and desire to help others, to launch a proactive breast cancer early screening and detection campaign. She began by writing articles for her local newspaper and has launched new awareness and education for women on the East Coast. She reports that she is doing well and is recently back to working four days a week as a PTA. She is also leading two teams to walk on the weekend of June 16th and 17th ’06 to raise money for cancer research in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Milford, Delaware. She can be reached at cac@canevari.com. You can read her whole story and one of her articles in this issue of Patches. Congratulations Cindy, we are thrilled for you!
Kelly Eyrich “I am currently working as a Veterinary Technologist at VCA Detwiler Animal Hospital. I just had a beautiful baby girl and I can be contacted via email at kme1879@yahoo.com.
Dana Brown McCall “I recently moved to Flourtown, PA. I just delivered my second child, a baby boy born January 11th. I am still working at
“My husband Tim and I reside in the small town of Boulder Creek, CA with our three year old son, Kai. We love living among the coastal redwoods in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, while being just a short drive to the beach and only a 90 minute drive to San Francisco! I have been working as a contract designer since 2000. My clients include commercial furniture dealerships and facilities departments of companies located in the Silicon Valley. The market is getting hot again! If you know of any Harcum Interior Design graduates who are looking for work in the San Francisco Bay Area, please feel free to forward my email address to them. I may be able to help them find design work! Please be sure they put “Harcum Graduate” in the subject line so their email doesn’t get deleted as spam. I would love to get in touch with Suzanne Weikert (class of 1990).” For Cheryl’s email address please contact the Harcum Alumni Office 610.526.6196 or msacher@harcum.edu
1996
Colleen McGuigan Snyder Colleen is working at Penn Dental Care Center in Bryn Mawr, PA. She got married after graduation and has three beautiful kids, Patrick—11, Olivia—nine, and Alex—five. You can contact Colleen at: csnydermk@oal.com.
Leanne Smith Bendetti “I received a promotion at my job at Barnes & Nobles in Center City. I am now the community relations manager of my store and am in charge of bringing in authors and events to the store. We’ve had such personalities as Charles Barkley, Sylvester Stallone and Lisa Scottoline. Please keep in touch: email at CRM2850@bn.com.”
1993 Robyn Dubec Dawson Classmates and friends can contact Robyn at: SNRDAWSON1@msn.com.
Rima Bowser “I live in the Harrisburg area with my family. I have a daughter, Cameron, four years old and a son, Charlie, one year old. I plan on returning to work soon. My current email is: rimaphily@aol.com.”
Justine Kavchok McCabe Justine is looking for the Dental Hygiene class of 1993. If you are interested in reconnecting with Justine you can email Justine at: tjmccabe2000@comcast.net.
Julia Ceterowski
1994 Vonicia Dennison “I work as a marketing assistant for an international business consulting firm in Berks County, PA. I now have two children. My daughter is twelve and my son is five years old. I would love to reconnect with my former classmates. I can be reached at voniciadennison@hotmail.com.”
Amy MacKenzie Yurocko
Congratulations to Marie, who was elected to the Pennsylvania Lower Providence Board of Supervisors in 2005.
Tammy Ginther Kramer “I got remarried in July 2003 to Mike Kramer. We live in Cressona, PA and have a son, Cody, who was born in September 2004. I also have an eight-year old son from my previous marriage (to Ralph.) I am presently the head Vet. Tech. at Wyomissing Animal Hospital, where I have been for nine years. I can be contacted by email: boxersrt@hotmail.com. I would love to hear from any classmates.”
1992 Merle Plotkin Merle is now working as a massage therapist and massage therapist teacher.
“I did it! I moved to Hawaii. I’m working for a pet resort and living large!”
“Don and I have been happily married for two years. We have made our home in Marlton, NJ. I am employed through Lenape Regional High School District in Special Education. Lost friends please contact me: susky1@juno.com.”
Marie Altieri
Tracy has a Master’s in Education: Professional Development and Strategies -Wilkes University and ESL CertificationPenn State University. She is an intervention specialist for grades four & five, and Head Teacher for South Lebanon Elementary School, Lebanon, PA. Friends can email Tracy at: tkauffman@clsd.k12.pa.us.
Rebecca Gorsline
Susan Mirsky Sturtz
1991
Tracy Kauffman
Julia graduated from Harcum in 1996 with honors and can be reached at celticjmc@yahoo.com. She is presently working as an occupational therapy assistant.
1997 “I would love to get back in contact with Angie Moss, 1995 my roommate while I was at Harcum. She was originally from California. If anyone knows where she is can you encourage her to contact Harcum so that we can get back in touch with each other. Life has been pretty busy as I just had my first son, Mathew on March 21, 2005, who is now 10-months old. He arrived two weeks early and it has been an exciting adventure since the day he was born. Currently I am living in Pittsburgh and enjoy getting together with Harcum alumni who live in the area by going to regional events.”
1995 Alyssa Cutler Congratulations to Alyssa, who recently became engaged to Matthew Adelman. The couple is planning a summer 2006 wedding.
Denise Gingrich Classmates and friends can contact Denise at dgingrich3@yahoo.com.
Heather Deering-McPherson “I just wanted to say what an honor it was during 2004-2005 to be on the Alumni Board. Thank you for giving me that opportunity, while I am residing overseas (Australia). At the beginning of 2005, I was married here in Melbourne, Australia, and am now expecting our first baby in August 2006! This past year, I have also undertaken a diploma program in the natural therapies industry. Not fully sure which diploma I will come out with first (currently, shiatsu). My goal is to utilize my new abilities in the veterinary setting, like many others have already done. I am still working as a veterinary technician, although the term here is “veterinary nurse” and have started to do a few educational seminars for the nurses. You may also see my name on the Veterinary Support Personnel Network website, as I have hosted a few chats, moderate about four message boards, and have instructed a CE course for two consecutive years. I continue to keep my license in Florida current, in case I ever come back to the USA to live and work with my husband Darren. I do hope I can stay in touch with some of my classmates in the future.
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ClassNotes My address here is 2/1 Schulz Street, Bentleigh East, Victoria 3165 (Australia), email is hndtech97@yahoo.com. Have a prosperous year!”
Ice Hockey for PSU. My husband Robert and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary in June 2005. We are truly blessed.”
Karyl Lee Bruno DiMenichi
Heather Kauffman
“I graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the Drexel University Accelerated Career Entry (ACE) Nursing Program in September 2005. I passed the nursing boards in October 2005 and am currently employed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.”
Heather would like to share that she has adopted a guinea pig named Buckley.
Ali Johnson
“I am the mother of two children: Angela, four, and Dante, one and half. I am an active member of MOPS (mothers of pre-schoolers).”
Tamara Stala “I am currently working in King of Prussia, as a Product Design Coordinator which is utilizing my experiences and training as a Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator. As many of you know I like to keep busy, so in addition to my full time job, I work at the King of Prussia Mall part-time as a Customer Service Representative. Also I am self-employed as a balloon artist. I create balloon animals at children’s parties, family reunions, and corporate events. Even though I may sound busy, I would love to make the time to reconnect with my fellow classmates/graduates/friends/co-workers and balloon at your next event! Feel free to email me: TJ_21_97@yahoo.com or call me at 610.405.7481”.
1998
Eileen Mangabat Hummel
“I graduated from Mt. Aloysius College in December 2004. I am a registered nurse working on an oncology and orthopedics floor at Lewistown Hospital.”
Shannon Proctor Messersmith Shannon has been married six years, with three children. Emma is five years old, Isabella is three years old, and Samuel is eight months old. Friends of Lori can contact her at: KiTTi28718@aol.com.
1999 Colleen Dougherty “I continued through college and received a double degree from Chestnut Hill. My daughter is seven now. I was pregnant with her when I attended Harcum. I always kid around with her and tell her she already has college credits.”
Letitia R. Cheatham
Colleen Haggerty
“Currently I am working at the University of Pennsylvania in academia research within the field of Veterinary Technology in Interventional Radiology, Vet Tech Imaging Cat Scans after earning a BS in Liberal Studies from Neumann College. I had a career change from pharmaceutical research to academia research”.
Colleen was recently featured in a Delaware County Daily Times (June 2005) article. The article focused on Colleen’s extraordinary ability to help others while she struggled through an agonizing disease. Less than one year after being diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Syndrome, Colleen successfully opened a business dedicated to helping women. Her business, Ladies Workout Express, offers interval training on thirty workout stations designed just for women. In the article, Colleen is quoted as saying, “The worst year of my life became the best year of my life… It led me to my dream of having my own business and helping other women reach their goals.”
Dana Felton “I had a baby boy on September 13, 2006, named Dashyne K. Overton and am engaged to be married May 5, 2007. To all of my friends (Quiana, Susie Vnow Anderson, Evelyn, Cynthia, Lisa, and Adrienne) you can contact me at dfelton@kmhp.com .”
Anita Tomassetti Frattura “I am enrolled in the MBS program at Penn State University (Great Valley). I have been working full time at Chester County Hospital (out-patient setting) for seven years. My daughter Angela has graduated from West Chester University with honors in elementary ed./special ed. Now she is working as a permanent substitute at Friendship Elementary school first grade in Coatesville, PA. My son Daniel is in his second year at PSU (Berks campus) studying Criminal Justice. He is also playing
Ann Receveur Kerr Ann Renee Receveur Kerr and Peter Kerr, both of Essington, were married April 16, 2005, at St. Margaret Mary Church, and the couple honeymooned on the Riviera Maya, Mexico. After Harcum, Ann went on to earn a bachelors of science degree from the University of Scranton. She is currently employed as a physical therapy assistant at Physical Therapy Physicians in Folsom. Her new husband, Peter, is a graduate of St. Patrick’s High School and is employed by Extec USA in Essington, PA. Ann and Peter are living in Essington.
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2000 Nicola Frost Morgan “Married to John Morgan (in Dec. 2000) with three children: Immanuel (son) four years old, Eden (daughter) three years old, and Sarah (daughter) six months old. I am currently at home with my children and therefore not working outside the home at present. After I got married I went out west to Idaho and Utah for four years for my husband to do his undergraduate work. He is now attending Drexel University to get his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. We just bought our first home in Morrisville, PA and love it there. I did work part-time as a dental hygienist while in Utah, which was a good experience, but now we are glad to be back in the East again. My email is: nicolajaynemorgan@hotmail.com.”
Technician at Voorhees Veterinary Center. I can be reached via e-mail at lzanie@hotmail.com.”
2002 Mary Ellen “Penny” Devlin Doran This semester Penny is teaching the 2006 graduating class of Harcum dental hygienists at the University of Pennsylvania. Penny is also working clinically at separate pedodontist and periodontist offices in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
2003 Nina Grube
Friends may contact Amy at: bleweyez@hotmail.com.
“I have a wonderful position at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic. Quakertown is a mixed practice, which I enjoy immensely. My supervisor is the best, as are the owners of the clinic. Give my regards to Dr. Hackman and Dr. Wooters. Attending Harcum has been one of the highlights of my life.”
2001
Nicole Lauer
Amy Gaylord Wothers
Stephanie Goldstein Congratulations to Stephanie, who announced her engagement to Jason Liss in March of 2005.
Denise Hollenbeck “I have received my bachelor of science degree from West Chester University in 2004. I’m currently in the Master of Public Health Program at West Chester University. I have been working in a private dental Practice in Ardmore, PA, and I am a certified massage therapist in a salon and with a chiropractor. I also sing jazz occasionally with a band. I hope to teach and help others with all the health experience I have gotten both through personal experiences and education.”
Melveetia Tarry Melveetia has a BSW from West Chester University. She is currently working as a social worker and has chosen not to become a teacher as she intended to do while studying early childhood education at Harcum.
Leah Zaine Steinmetz
“I now work in pediatrics for Bona Vista under a company called Positive Results. Life in Indiana is good and I’m looking into buying a house. I can be contacted at Colanna1@hotmail.com.”
Heather Tamulevicius “After finishing my degree at Harcum, I went to Rosemont for my bachelor’s. I am now working at the Cabinet Corner and Aker Contractors as a kitchen and bath designer and project coordinator in Phoenixville, PA. I would have to say I think Harcum gave me both the knowledge and backbone to be able to be who I am today. Email: htamulevicius@hotmail.com or heather.cabinetcorner@comcast.net”
Mary Volk Mary received a B.A. in psychology from Rosemont College. She is currently working as an assistant counselor at NET Steps Methadone Clinic. Classmates and friends can reach Mary at Quitecontrary914@hotmail.com.
“I was married to Derek Steinmetz on April 23, 2005, in Fallbrook, CA. We recently moved to 205 Brook View Circle, Marlton, NJ 08053. I work as a Certified Veterinary
2004
2005
Joe Gruska
Diallo Daniels
Congratulations to Joe and his wife who welcomed a baby boy into their family on July 12th, 2005. Robert Benjamin weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz.
Diallo accepted a nursing position at Temple University Hospital and is also an assistant men’s basketball coach at Harcum!
Tracy Johnson
“I graduated from the nursing program. I also went to Germany in December. I currently have a position at Bryn Mawr Hospital.”
Lauren Pellecchia
Cynthia Sparks “I graduated from the ‘inaugural’ nursing class at Harcum College, which was a first for my family, being the baby out of ten, yet the first to attend college. I will be working at Bryn Mawr Hospital as a graduate nurse in labor and delivery.” Tracy was appointed to the Harcum College National Alumni Board as a member exofficio and also as the first President of the newly created Young Alumni Board. She is currently a full-time student at Cabrini College on an academic scholarship and is pursuing a bachelor of arts in psychology. In addition to her studies, Tracy works part-time at Harcum as a tutor and has started a Bible study for current students on campus. Tracy was just recently featured in a national promotional video that is being aired on local TV stations for the Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic organization in Philadelphia, PA. Tracy is also the recipient of their 2006 “Learning Through Listening Award.” Tracy says, “I thank God for all of the wonderful accolades that I have received. I just pray that my accomplishments will one day become a light for someone else struggling with dyslexia, or vision/hearing impairments.” Tracy can be reached at tjohnson@yahoo. com and is especially interested in hearing from anyone who would like to be a part of the new young alumni board!
Stacey Kunkel Stacey shares with us, “C.V.T.—passed state boards the first time!!!”
Jodi Kurtz Turner Jodi is proud to announce the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, Sidney Louise Turner, on August 27, 2005.”
Meredith Welles “I am currently practicing dental hygiene in two practices: Dr. Luchetti’s periodontal practice and Dr. Swenda’s general office. I am attending West Chester University and will complete my BS in health science in the winter of 2005.”
three generations Amanda Margusity ’07, Fashion Design student from Pottstown, PA moves into Pennswood Hall. She is a third generation Harcum student.
Note: Class notes are welcomed from all alumni. Submissions should be limited to 100 words and the College reserves the right to edit all content.
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Alumni Happenings
Memories of a Cherished Independence
Writer Cynthia Fellows Young remembers her mother, Helen M. Smith, Class of 1947, Harcum Junior College
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rowing up in New England beside dairy farms and woods in the 1960s, I remember seeing my mother’s treasured Harcum banner, a 10-inch-long triangle of dark blue. Now I’m all grown up, and after a visit to campus last summer, I realized that the pennant was originally a deep purple and had faded with time. It is still up there in the attic, a simple banner packed with significance. To my mother, Helen M. Smith, that faded little flag represented the memories she cherished for the rest of her life. It meant delicious independence. And, as I myself grew up and went off to college, she encouraged that independent streak in me. Harcum Junior College, then a two-year women’s college, meant freedom. It meant fun and adventure. New friends. Discovering what she liked. Having the liberty to follow her interests. Cultivating the beginnings of a love affair with the world.
And her rich experiences during that short semester at Harcum never left her. She married in 1955 and moved to the suburbs to raise a family. I was born in 1956 and my brother, Brian, in 1959. As a child, she encouraged me to stretch my imagination and played along with my childhood fantasies, like running away from home. (“Ah, it’s raining,” she pondered, “Why don’t you run away from home another day, dear?”) She sat right up front at my dance recitals, concerts, plays, and musicals. In my late teens, she encouraged me to go to Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. The all-women’s college was only a half-hour away. “I can live at home and commute to class and help you,” I said. But she would have none of it. She knew that I would become an adult in college, and it would help me blossom into an independent, selfreliant, confident woman. And—thank you, mom—I did!
My mother’s adventure began one autumn day in September, 1947 when she hopped on a train with her trunk at Boston’s South Station. She was seventeen, with long auburn hair, lively eyes, and a glamorous smile. She couldn’t wait to get out of the house and get as far away from Dorchester as she could. She couldn’t wait to start living! And Harcum Junior College, a day’s train ride to Philadelphia, fit the bill.
Throughout college and after, we traveled on day trips and weekends around New England. We stayed in hunting lodges in Maine, dined on fried clams on Cape Cod, spoke parlez-vous francais in Montreal, and took the overnight ferry to Nova Scotia. She navigated from the passenger side and I chauffeured. She was my best friend.
Her typed college registration card says she signed up for liberal arts courses that year, studying English Composition and singing in the Chorus. She posed for a yearbook picture as a junior and sat for a group shot with all the gals in her dorm. Sitting by the piano, she looks young and happy.
Now, I have a brand new purple banner draped across my mirror. It says Harcum College. My mother would be ecstatic to see Harcum’s excellent degree programs for men and women in the veterinary, dental, and nursing fields. And I can hear her voice counseling me, “Live, live, live! Your college years will teach you how to live life to the fullest!”
But she didn’t last long in her second year at Harcum. Just after Thanksgiving she had to leave. After lying feverish in her dorm room for several days, she was taken to the hospital. She had contracted juvenile diabetes. Her mother came down on the train and took her home. In a few years, when she felt better, she started to live life again. She enrolled in secretarial school at Boston’s Bryant and Stratton. She wouldn’t sit still for long. She worked at Northeast Airlines for a few years, nurturing her love of traveling.
If you have memories to share of Helen M. Smith of Dorchester, Mass., Class of 1947, please contact Cynthia Fellows Young at wordsthatwork@earthlink.net or write P.O. Box 16241, Alexandria, Virginia 22302.
Note: Harcum College welcomes memories from alumni and their families. Items submitted must be limited to 500 words. Publication in Patches cannot be guaranteed and the College reserves the right to edit content as necessary. Send to Michelle Sacher, Director of Alumni Relations, 750 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 or msacher@harcum.edu. Manuscripts will not be returned.
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In Memoriam Alumni
Merrie Burman Hayden ‘01, 35, of Nether
Faculty
Jean Moore Croft ‘44, of Wilmington, DE, died
Providence Township, PA, died suddenly on
Justina Mariani, a Harcum College Associate
on October 26, 2004. She attended Stuart Hall
April 15, 2005.
Professor of Mathematics, passed away on Friday,
Preparatory School in Virginia. She was a member of the Junior League Tea Room and the Houston Racquet Club. Jean enjoyed spending time with
Dana Rubezanin Geipel ‘48, 76, of Bedminster, NJ, died July 27, 2005.
October 14, 2005, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Justina, an outgoing and friendly personality on Harcum’s campus for nearly 30 years, specialized
her family and friends at summer home located in
Estill Winfree Barksdale ‘20, 100, of Lynchburg,
at—in her own words—“Helping students see
Rehoboth Beach, DE.
VA, died July 30, 2005.
the beauty and purity of mathematics, a subject I
(Our sincere apologies to the Croft family and friends for misprinting her year of graduation in our last edition of Patches.)
Denise S. Sullivan Capobianco ‘49, 76, of
of all levels and with all abilities how to navigate
Neptune, NJ, beloved wife and mother, died
successfully through their core mathematics
Tuesday, August 30, 2005, at her home in Shark Jean O’Reilly ‘47, 79, of Washington DC, died on
requirement. Her brightly colored scarves, unique
River Hills, Neptune. Born in Hollidaysburg, PA,
August 8, 2004.
jewelry, and elegant style of dress made her instantly
she moved to Monmouth County in 1949 and to
recognizable throughout the Harcum community.
Neptune in 1956. She was a member of the Holy
Contributions in Justina’s name may be made to the
Innocents Church senior club and the Neptune
Justina Mariani Memorial Fund, c/o Harcum College,
Seniors Club.
Office of College Advancement.
Emilie Francis ‘47, 77, of Santa Monica, CA, died on September 1, 2004. Grey Allison Dunlap ‘33, of King William, VA, died of a stroke on September 19, 2004. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
love.” In her years at Harcum she taught students
Diane Fitzgibbon Freeman ‘83, 41, of Severna Park, MD, died of bile duct cancer
Friends
September 11, 2005.
Esther Klein, wife of former Harcum President and former Chair of the Harcum Board of Trustees
Nancy E. Gillespie Coia ‘44, 50, of Bethel, PA,
Philip Klein (President from 1953 to 1964, Board
formerly of Concord, died Sept. 27, 2005 at home.
Chair from 1964 to 1982), passed away peacefully
Born in Chester, Mrs. Coia was a resident of Concord
on October 19, 2005. Her son, Arthur, a current
Rachel Horn Gerner ‘60, 64, of Perkasie, PA,
before moving to Bethel 10 years ago. A graduate
trustee of Harcum College, said she led a full life,
died on February 14, 2005. Born in West Rockhill
of Garnet Valley High School, she also received a
a good life, and died just two weeks short of her
Township, she was the only child of the late J. Franklin
bachelor’s degree from Widener University. She was
98th birthday.
and Alma Pauline (Faulkner) Horn. Rachael was a
employed as a registered nurse at Crozer-Chester
graduate of Pennridge High School and received a
Medical Center Mrs. Coia loved spending time in
For a decade, Esther Klein was First Lady of Harcum
degree in medical technology from Harcum. She later
Ocean City, NJ. She enjoyed softball and served as a
College. She and her husband brought the College
took postgraduate courses at Cedar Crest College and
coach for the Brandywine Youth Club.
back to health, and she presided with grace and
Brenda Johnson Linville ‘84, 41, of Niagara Falls, NY, died on January 5, 2005.
Allentown College. She was a staunch advocate for women and for equal opportunity. Harriet McGeehan Kownacki ‘48, 76, of Chadds Ford, PA, an opera singer who nurtured her love of music by singing in church choirs after becoming a full-time homemaker, died of renal failure March 4, 2005, at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington. Harriet was born in Tamaqua, PA. She studied music at Harcum. She later received a bachelor’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She was
caring. As many of you may already know, Klein Nancy Coyle Bressi ‘52, 73, of Bryn Mawr, PA,
Hall was named not only for former President Klein
died October 7, 2005.
but for Esther as well. She was such an important
Louise Hagy Prescott ‘47, 77, of Greenwich and Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Smoke Rise, NJ, died October 8, 2005, at her summer residence in Christmas Cove, Maine. Mrs. Prescott was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Born in Philadelphia, Mrs. Prescott lived in Smoke Rise before moving to Greenwich and Vero Beach.
part of the history of Harcum that her passing, in a sense, truly marks the end of an era. Esther Klein was a published writer, having written for the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, the Public Ledger Syndicate, and the Philadelphia Jewish Times. She also was the author of “Fairmount Park,” a history and tour guide, published in 1974 by the Harcum Junior College Press. She and her husband also
an animal lover who routinely rescued stray animals
Jane Steelman Davidson ‘70, 85, of Audubon,
hosted a pioneering radio talk show, “Mr. and
and found them homes, often with family members.
PA, formerly of Wayne, PA, died December 23, 2005.
Mrs. at Breakfast,” which was broadcast from their
Nancy Gundlack Fenton ‘48, 77, of San Diego, CA,
Rittenhouse Square Apartment.
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HonorRoll
Harcum Gifts Honor Roll Gifts received July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005
Edith Harcum Society
Foundations and Corporations
Trustees
Malvern Federal Savings Bank
Transforming gifts $10,000 or more
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP)
Denise McGregor Armbrister
Rent 2U Properties, Inc.
Episcopal Hospital of Nursing
Thomas Giamoni
The Lindback Foundation
William Patch
The Tuttleman Family Foundation
Karin Takiff
Alumni Anonymous Barbara Haas Hanrahan ‘82
Foundations and Corporations Main Line Health
Friends Dr. Joel Chanen
The McLean Contributionship Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Trustees
Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation
Denis Boyle
The Philadelphia Foundation
Arthur Klein
Sovereign Bank The Winchester Foundation
Gifts $1,000 to $2,499
Friends
Alumni
Patty and Greg Gibson
Sandi Gold Feinberg ‘64
Edmund Thelen
Laurie Forbes ‘71 Mary Ann Skelton Oaks ‘52
Government Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
Trustees Dennis Marlo
Gifts $500 to $999
Michele Sacher
Alumni
Friends
Edith Armstrong-Toor ‘50 Kathryn Blum Barone ‘52 Faye Rieder Bennet ‘46 Marie Keith Denney ‘47 Teddy (Lynch) Getty-Gaston ‘29 Abigail Wright Greene ‘55 Merle Berman Holman ‘56 Carole Hansen O’Connell ‘56
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Blaston Robert Burke Robert Lopes Edward Woehling, DDS Bette Zipin
Purple and White Club Gifts $100 to $249
Foundations and Corporations
Comcast Spotlight
CBIZ Accounting, Tax & Advisory, LLC
Alumni
David M. Banet & Associates, Inc.
Marcia Klein Huntsman ‘78
Firstrust Bank
Heather Rodale ‘72
Hirtle, Callaghan & Company
Louise Strauss
Timothy Ely
Mary Dawson Benjamin ‘96
Gifts $5,000 to $9,999
Friends
Joseph Diorio
Foundations and Corporations
Carl Zeiss, Inc.
Parkway Dental Services, Inc.
Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer
Lynda Wolf-Brotemarkle ‘67
The President’s Circle
ACE INA Foundation
Margaret Curry
Alumni
Nancy Blum Urbach ‘63
Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Foundations and Corporations
Dean’s Society
Faculty and Staff
Rezan Ozmucur ‘00
Susan Silver Price ‘65
Beneficial Savings Bank
Hilary and Ione Strauss
Dr. Nancy Brown
Chartered Investment High, Swartz, Roberts & Seidel LLP King Carpet Mart Premier Dental Products Company Procter & Gamble Fund
Jane Elliott Baynum ‘92 Dorothea O’Connor Cavallucci ‘80 Silvia Gutierrez Chapkovich ‘81 Susan Doebling ‘92 Deborah Provenza Donze ‘70 Lena Mae Jacobs Dulling ‘45 Carol Rhode Fanning ‘58
Faculty and Staff
Dale Schoenfeld Gianni ‘70
Dr. Edward and Mrs. Rose D’Alessio
Diane Greene ‘69
Geoffrey Harrington
Pamela McClure Hamilton ‘79
Steve Pipitone
Josephine Cobbs Jones Holt ‘38
Judge Technical Services
Friends
Virginia Snyder Humbert ‘49
Montgomery County Foundation
Dr. John Carabello
Laura Lamson Humphreys ‘48
Old Republic Exchange Company
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Levitties
Ann Sproule Hunnicutt ‘50
Sodexho Campus Service
Dr. Richard Pacropis
Marlene Retardi Inman ‘68
HRH-Hilb, Rogal and Hobbs Company John Cipollone, Inc.
Organizations
Tustin Mechanical Services
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
Verizon Foundation
Trustees
Wachovia Foundation
Samuel Cimino, DDS
Weston Capital Management, Inc.
Wendell Ehinger Marvin Levitties
Deborah Poust Johnson ‘85
Melville Hall Club
Linnea Westerberg Kaminsky ‘64
Gifts $250 to $499
Amy Kirshner ‘78
Alumni
Barbara Kopf ‘61
Wyeth Research
Margaret Marben Ball ‘72
Sharon Lee ‘01
Faculty and Staff
Elizabeth Woodruff Christiansen ‘43
Patricia Lehman ‘00
Jeanne Lawler Frank ‘82
Ann Boyden Taft Lockwood ‘44
Elizabeth Moran Legnini ‘81
Jane Reifenberg Maytin ‘59
Karen Wiley Tomlinson ‘79
Justine Kavchok McCabe ‘93
Vincent Gaitley Gifts $2,500 to $4,999
Nancy & John Minnick
Alumni
Friends
Kathryn Levin Unger ‘64
Ruth Folkman Osman ‘73
William Johnson
Betty Hawes Vlamis ‘57
Marilyn Jones Ramsauer ‘47
Foundations and Corporations
Carol Chapman Saxon ‘61
Beatrice Carpenter Blackman ‘55 Susan Steinberg Zises-Green ‘64
Kevin O’Keefe
Faculty and Staff
William Otto
Charles H. Trout, PhD
Organizations
John Neil Painting
Main Line Girls Basketball Association
Johnson & Johnson Family of Company
FBA, Inc.
Julian Krinsky Summer Camps
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Mary Jo McDonald Schimaneck ‘73 Donna Terwelp Shreiner ‘73 Gwyn Verbit Sirota ‘57 Marion Berman Slone ‘73
Jessie Yon Smail ‘47
Lisa Pershken Butteri ‘82
Lisa Ruglio ‘74
Gifts-in-Kind
Susan Solow ‘93
Diane Michalowski Church ‘90
Leslie Sutcliffe Scardaci ‘75
Robert Burke
Lila Suna ‘68
Vicki Ridall Clark ‘80
Kathy Wrisley Skinner ‘79
Carl Zeiss, Inc.
Elaine Bannister Swanson ‘55
Lydia Shelby Coyle ‘69
Diana Weir Smith ‘87
Joel Chanen
Nan Simonson Towne ‘47
Karen Rust Crowell ‘57
Elizabeth Traum Warren ‘75
Episcopal Hospital of Nursing
Sandra Wisniewski Valenti ‘84
Christine Daniels ‘73
Lynda Goldsmith Watts ‘60
Vincent Gaitley
Abbie Lee Warden ‘90
Jane Steelman Davidson ‘70
Leaugeay Phillips Weber ‘41
Dr. Alexandra Hilosky
Foundations and Corporations
Tina D’Antonio DeAngelis ‘87
Dionne Wedge ‘01
Merle Berman Holman ‘56
Bank of America Matching Gifts Program
Aviva Dickstein Dubrow ‘97
Taube Richman Weinberg ‘59
Marcia Klein Huntsman ‘78
Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy
Constance Thompson Dungan ‘92
Jane Le Fevre Westermann ‘45
Judge Technical Services
Untuck LLC
Carol Durnan ‘80
Carroll Deis Williar ‘79
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Levitties
Yangming
Deborah Brokhoff Evans ‘74
Susan Knight Ziegenfus ‘96
Main Line Health
Phyllis Miller Feinert ‘59
Julie Zimmerman ‘00
MapesStores.com
Carolyn Felder ‘68
Foundations and Corporations
Faculty and Staff Jacqueline Brown Nikolay Karpalo Joseph Katz Marilyn Meder Joann Mirigliano Jo-Anne Perkinson Brandie Plasket Kerstin Potter Mark Sickinger Marian Slater Rita Sullivan Sharon Watson Madeleine Wrightson Diane Zimmaro
Friends Dr. Neil Brayton Nathaniel Finkin Mr. & Mrs. Owen Freeman Charlene Hennessy Jean Jacobson Christopher Lutz John Weaver
Harcum Spirit Club Gifts of $1 to $99
Alumni Anonymous Mary Pearce Allen ‘43 Natalie Katzenbach Allen ‘81 Jane DeBerry Anderson ‘81 Karen Palmer Arehart ‘92 Debora Barbee-Davis ‘83 Angie Plakas Barakos ‘82 Nancy Hornstine Bazrod ‘61 Gay Verbit Block ‘57 Carolyn Anderson Bloom ‘63 Claudia Ay Bradley ‘83 Susan Barrett Bullitt ‘78
Ann Stasek Foanio ‘83 Diane Marsteller Geist ‘98 Patricia McLaughlin Gierek ‘84 Rebecca Gorsline ‘96 Nina Grube ‘03 Heidi Ockenlaender Guess ‘90 Cynthia Hallowell ‘74 Mary Hannigan ‘99 Patricia Kunkel Herman ‘79 Susan Schubert Hicks ‘90 Cindy Metzgar Hoffman ‘81 Virginia McDougal Huntzinger ‘56 Laura McCormick Hyer ‘80 Ali Johnson ‘98 Margaret Bollman Kachel ‘50
ACCO Brands, Inc. MapesStores.com
Faculty and Staff
Premier Dental Products Company
Anonymous Lester Archer Mira Baric Jean Byrnes-Ziegler
Edmund Thelen Betty Hawes Vlamis ‘57
Carol Linfoot Carol Martin Martin Ranft
Friends Robert Keegan, Jr.
Organizations
Cherlynne Key-Thomas ‘80
The Phillies
Constance Flynn Lagerman ‘40
Memorial Gifts
Virginia Romane Landis ‘71
In Memory of Jean Levitties
Nancy Fox Leivy ‘59
Marvin Levitties
Patricia Richardson Levin ‘53
In Memory of Kevin Marlo
Sandra Lippincott ‘62
Dennis Marlo
Lisa Hanold Maginnis ‘86
The Phillies
Robert Cohn
Terri Champion Kenley ‘83
William Lynne ‘00
William Patch
Alexandra Hilosky
Janet Pyewell
Jane Cinelli Lucrezi ‘79
Mary Ann Skelton Oaks ‘52 Parkway Dental Services, Inc.
Michele Kelley ‘04
Diane Higgins Kosik ‘72
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
In Memory of Jane Allen Weaver ‘48 John Weaver
Margaret McCaughey Mahoney ‘40
Matching Gifts
Barbara Mather ‘70
ACCO Brands, Inc.
Gail McGhee Mignogna ‘50
ACE INA Foundation
Louis Millis ‘84
Bank of America Matching Gifts Program
Virginia Decker Nahas ‘66
Johnson & Johnson Family of Company
Ruth Ann Parry ‘83
Procter & Gamble Fund
Barbara Delgrosso Pellicane ‘60
Verizon Foundation
Eileen Aaron Pitel ‘63
Wachovia Foundation
Carol Hayes Rich ‘64
Wyeth Research
Ann Elizabeth Nobiletti Rodi ‘68
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save the date 2006 alumni reunion weekend October 20th-21st
Harcum Renaissance Renaissance musicians entertain alumni & families at the October 15th, 2005 Family Day & Alumni Reunion Weekend
(Above): Kerstin Potter, Director of Early Childhood Education and Dan Buchanan play Medieval Instruments together in full costume on Harcum College’s first annual Family Day.
The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Harcum College 2006 Spring
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