ClassNotes
In Memoriam
Johanna Schleyer “I’m retired from teaching second grade at the Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA; although I am still substituting for them. I travel frequently with the Vantage Group, and just came back from India. I was fascinated by the Taj Mahal. We saw many places—some very rich neighborhoods, extremely poor neighborhoods, and a lot of palaces. Life is great! Next, I will be visiting my only daughter, a physician in Seattle, along with my granddaughter who is three and a half years old! Shortly after, I will be flying to Germany to visit with relatives. The fact that I’m healthy and can do all of these things, I really can’t complain! I still have very fond and great memories of Harcum. I did all of my schooling in Germany and had never taken a multiple choice test before, so it was nice to ease my life into academia at Harcum.”
1975 Craig Wicker “Hello to classmates of ’75—it’s been a long time! I have been working now for 27 years at the Four Springs Veterinary Clinic in Centre Hall, PA where my wife is the head veterinarian, and I’m the technician. Our clientele keeps growing! For vacation, we’re going to Williamsburg, VA where we have a timeshare resort. I’m still an avid cyclist, and participate in the National Multiple Sclerosis 150-mile bike tour each year.”
1977 Judy Volpe George “Hey, anyone out there from the graduating class of 1977? If you are, please email me, Linda D, Sharon B, Sue B, Lynn H, and all of the rest of our corner of Pennswood Hall.”
Deborah Defusco Widger “Hello class of 77’. Next May will be 30 years since we bid adieu to Harcum. It is difficult to believe such a milestone is right around the corner…along with that dreaded Big 50 we all face!! We really need to plan to get together to celebrate and catch up on such milestones in our lives. Sharon, Marty, Janice, Kathi & Kathy; let’s plan something very soon!”
Elizabeth Johansen Duffy “Never imagined 29 years after graduating from Harcum, I’d be living and working on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom. Funny the twists and turns our lives take. Second marriage for both of us, my husband originally came from Scotland. I am continuing in the education field and finding the similarities/differences fascinating. Children are the same no matter where they’re from. In case you’re wondering, the Isle of Man is located in the middle of the Irish Sea. It’s absolutely beautiful, just a half hour flight to either Liverpool or Dublin, and the people are lovely.“
1978 Janet Brodie “I would love to hear from any vet tech students (or others, for that matter!) from class of ’78. Especially everyone from the 3rd floor of Pennswood. You know who you are, I think! Just in case you don’t, though: Maribeth, Karen, Kim, Barb, Sue, Ellen, Betsy, Julie, Carol.”
Pamela Behr-Smart “Hi class of 1978. Are there any licensed veterinary technicians out there? I sold the veterinary hospital which I managed for 27 years, nearly two years ago; and have had a difficult time finding decent work in the field. I now teach CPR for the American Heart Assoc., work in a beautiful MD park, known as Patuxent River Park parttime; and teach an adult education class at my local college in veterinary assisting (which Carol Contel—from our U. of PA practicum—developed). I still keep my technician license here in MD; but I’m not sure there is any point as our veterinarians don’t seem to care whether we are certified or not! Take care and hope to hear from some of you soon.”
Lynn Bonzelli “I’ve been out of college far too long, but life has been good to me. I am an Office Supervisor of a large company that manufactures and markets internal fixation instruments and implants. My children are teenagers who have made me very proud. I am now engaged to a wonderful man that I’ve known for 20 years. We came back into each other lives after a first marriage for both.”
1980 Carolyn Lynn Castaldi-Veloric “It has been 26 years since I graduated, and now my daughter is looking to Harcum for her future education. I’m working in a small animal practice in Broomall, married, and have two children ages 22 and 17.”
Cherlynne Key Thomas “I have been led to a business opportunity of a lifetime. Health Wealth, Residual Income. Anyone wishing to learn about this kind of spare time, lifetime opportunity can contact me anytime. You do need sponsorship. I love to travel to meet new people who want the best out of life, and think they cannot afford it. This business and lifestyle is worth it.”
Dossie Cavallucci “I am now in my 20th year teaching at Harcum and even though it has changed since I graduated in 1980, it is still a great place to get an education. There are lots of new programs and new faces and the school continues to move into the future.
I encourage everyone to come back on campus and see the many changes that have happened over the years. Please stop by and visit or email me at dcavallucci@ harcum.edu.”
1981 Mary Harcum A member of the National Alumni Board, Mary flew to Los Angeles to represent the Alumni Director at the California Regional Luncheon on February 25, 2007 in Beverly Hills. Mary spoke about plans to restore the Harcum Little Theatre and suggested several ways that the alumni can help with the project. It was Mary’s first visit to southern California and was also the weekend of the Oscar’s. After the luncheon, Mary had a chance to mingle with some stars like Billy Baldwin, David Carradine, Jon Voight, and Bo Derek at the Beverly Hills Hotel and had her picture taken with the “Geico Caveman” who was there in full costume to promote his own proposed television series.
1982 Jeanne Lawler Frank Jeanne reports that her business, Options in Time, continues to evolve and grow in an ever changing business climate. “When I am not traveling, I enjoy spending time with my three year-old daughter and my husband. We anxiously await word from China on our second adoption.” Jeanne was recently in touch with Rita Aponte with talk of a possible reunion with Mary Beth and Tracey!! You can reach Jeanne at jlawler@ optionsintime.com.
1984
the Florida Dental Hygienists Association, and I am working closely with the Governor and his staff on a Proclamation recognizing Florida Dental Hygienists Week. I was recently married to Richard A. Sabatini, the love of my life, in a beautiful Greek Orthodox wedding ceremony in Boca Raton, Florida. The reception what hailed as an ‘international festival’ with a Marriachi Band, Greek Bouzouki music, and Italian love songs! We are looking forward to a beautiful future together.”
1987 Diana Weir-Smith “I have been active in the development and fundraising world for nearly 20 years—spending 10 at the American Heart Association, and eight here at my alma mater the Perkiomen School. I’d love to hear from anyone.”
Denise Leborne Vignola “Hello everyone, I’ve been working as a Commercial Real Estate Manager in Washington, DC. I got married for the first time in April 2004, he’s my Mr. Right! We have two daughters; Sabrina born 4/05, and Sophia born 11/06. We live in a small farm 20 miles south of DC. I still remember all the “fun” times at Harcum!”
1989 Rebecca Walsh “I am a dental/surgical assistant. I have been married for 16 years and have two children.”
Elizabeth Bisbing
“Hi, I would love to hear from the Melville girl’s class of 1984. Marie, Julie, Della, 2nd floor. Me: Married for 16 years, three girls, homemaker, love it!”
“I had a one-person exhibition in November of 2006 at the Soho20 Gallery in NYC. I received a partial grant to come here in April from the Vermont Studio Center. My work was exhibited at the Red Dot Art Fair in February of 2007 in NYC.”
Louis Millis
1990
Wendy Carey
Louis currently works part-time as a Physical Therapy Assistant for Per-Diem. His granddaughter, Danielle, is graduating from high school and has plans to go onto College.
1986 Debra Zafiropoulos “As an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), I moved to Florida in 1988, completed my dental hygiene education and became a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). I worked in private practice until 2002, and since then have been working as a Professional Representative with Pro-Dentec and Zila Pharmaceuticals. I have been very active in my professional organization and have held many local and state offices. I currently hold the office of Chairman of Public Affairs for
Stacy Powell Krieger “I have been an Activities Director for three years now at Boulevard Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Boynton Beach, FL. In January, I officially became certified as an Activity Director. Hugs to the class of ’90!!”
Cindy Canevari Cindy is looking forward to the Harcum’s community’s participation this year in the all night Relay for Life event on June 15 and 16 that she is organizing again this year in Milford, Delaware. Harcum will again sponsor a tent for the Ribbon Cap and there will be a memorial tribute to Harcum’s past president, Dr. Charles H. Trout, with a luminary which will be lit throughout the night. There will be 30 relay teams and nearly 100 people in attendance. Proceeds of the event benefit the American Cancer
Society. All Harcum alumni would be warmly welcomed. For more information contact Cindy at 302.422.7878.
1993 Debra L. Kubiak Debra is the mother of two boys, age two and five. For the past eight years, she has been working in Denver, CO at the BelRea Institute of Animal Technology. Debra wishes to congratulate Karen Resseo (’93) on her engagement to be wed on July 27th of this year.
1995 Suzi Jenkins Boni “I got married in 2001 to the man of my dreams, had my son in Oct 2002, and they are my life. I currently own and operate three Subway restaurants…one right in the middle of Bryn Mawr. I have lived all over the place since graduating, but now I am in Pughtown, Chester County.”
1996 Leanne Smith Bendetti “My husband and I recently purchased our first home in November 2006. We currently live in South Philadelphia. I am still employed with Barnes & Noble in Center City Philly as the Events Coordinator for the store. While stressful at times, the job is rewarding. I would love to hear from any graduates of 1996!”
1997 Caroline Copeland Opperman “Hello Everyone! I can’t believe it is going to be 10 years since I have graduated Harcum. I have been working as a PTA for Novacare for the past 10 years. I am married and have a son who is one and a half years old. I would like to say hi to Meg and Pam. Hope you are doing well.”
1998 Sarah Zimmerman “Hi to the class of ’98. I have been married for seven years and have two great kids (a 4-year-old, and an 8-month-old). I am a homemaker and would love to hear from you!”
1999 David Rabinovitch “I graduated from Harcum in 1999, and have been working at Staples since then. Two years ago I began a program to attain a degree from Drexel University in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. I’m now taking class at Community College of Philadelphia to attain that degree. I would love to hear from any old classmates who wish to talk.”
2000 Lesley Gable
Sara Jane Hafner McIntyre, Class of 1940, passed away October 30,
“After Harcum, I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education at West Chester University in the Spring of 2003 and am a teacher in the Wildwood (NJ) School District. I have always spoken highly of Harcum College and how it has helped to prepare me for not only a four-year university, but life as well. I remain close with many friends I made at Harcum and love to think back on all of our great times.”
2006 in her home city of Sante Fe, NM. A native of Hannibal, MO,
Christine M. Marlo
Yates Hafner, at yhafner@wayne.edu or 313.478.4023.
Christine graduated in December 2006 from California State University Dominguez Hills with a B.A. in Labor Studies and a minor in Sociology. She is moving to Minneapolis, MN following graduation. Last February 26, Christine, a member of the National Alumni Board, joined Harcum College in hosting the first Southern California Alumni Luncheon at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. Christine reported that the alumni really connected with each other and all exchanged names, addresses, emails etc. “I think that the women were very positive about staying in touch with each other and holding future events.”
she attended Harcum College in 1938-39. She married Navy pilot James McIntyre at the beginning of World War II, accompanying him to the Aleutian Islands during his years of service. They raised four children. Mrs. McIntyre was an avid golfer and competitive bridge player and was involved in charitable work for hospitals and other organizations. Mr. McIntyre preceded his wife in death. Expressions of sympathy may be sent via Mrs. McIntyre’s brother,
Nina Stukleman Rahn, Class of 1958, a long-time resident of Merion Station, PA, died in an automobile accident on June 20, 2006 near her home in Boynton Beach, FL. She is survived by Joseph Rahn, her husband of nearly 48 years, as well as by three daughters and their husbands and five grandchildren. Mrs. Rahn worked for many years as a travel agent in Lower Merion Township. More recently, she organized a Hadassah chapter in Boynton Beach, serving as its first chairperson and was widely recognized for expanding the membership. A literacy volunteer, she read to children weekly in the local public schools.
2004
Lisa Shore, Class of 1982, an advocate for the Multiple Sclerosis
Tracy Johnson
Society, died of the disease on January 28, 2007 at Lankenau
Tracy is president of Harcum’s Young Alumni Board, has been selected a winner of the Who’s Who in American Colleges & Universities Award at Cabrini College 2007. She was recently a winner of the All-American Scholar Collegiate Award and is featured in Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women, “Honors Edition” 2006. Tracy coordinates a mentoring program called Project Eye-To-Eye and is a member of the United States Achievement AcademyCollegiate All-American Scholar Program. She is the Treasurer of Psi Chi, the National Psychology Honor Society, and serves in the CORE Advance Leadership program at Cabrini College.
Hospital in Philadelphia. She was a resident of Haverford. A graduate of Lower Merion High School, she trained as a dental assistant at Harcum College and worked in her father’s dental practice in Norwood, Delaware County until 1991. She did extensive research on MS, sharing her knowledge with fellow residents of Inglis House and with people referred to her by the MS Society. She also led fundraisers for Inglis House. Ms. Shore is survived by her parents, Joseph and Bette Shore; brothers Jeffrey Shore and Richard Shore; and four nieces.
Rebecca Bone Since October of 2006, I have been working at the Cabinet Corner as a Kitchen and Bath Designer. I have also been attending night classes at West Chester University to obtain my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management, which keeps me very busy. Aside from that, I rent a house with my older brother and we take care of a couple acres together. I spend a lot of my time with my family.
2006 Kelly McPherson “I passed the ASCP board of registry for MLT on September 30, 2006. I am now a certified Medical Laboratory Technician!!!
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