Class Notes

Jim Lakso, Anthony Kamnikar ’76, Dennis Katawczik ’76, and Bud Wise at their annual faculty vs. former students golf match at Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh.

Ramon Burket ’57 spent many years volunteering in a calculus class taught by Karen (Norton) Biddle ’82 in the Spring Cove School District.

Kathleen (Forsht) Salmon ’67 retired from the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) Board of Directors.

1957

Ramon C. Burket spent many years volunteering in a calculus class taught by Karen (Norton) Biddle ’82 in Pennsylvania’s Spring Cove School District. He also serves as Chairman of the Board at the Village at Morrison’s Cove in Martinsburg, Pa. At age 84, Ramon continues to volunteer in the schools and is a shining example of giving back to his community.

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1967

Kathleen A. (Forsht) Salmon retired from the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) Board of Directors. She served in multiple leadership capacities, holding the role of chair for five years. During her board tenure, she contributed significantly to the work of board committees such as the scholarship committee and the Enterprise Risk Management Committee. At Bethany Village in Mechanicsburg, Pa., she provides a variety of wellness programs for the residents as well as those in the community.

1969

John R. Hayes was inducted into the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame in May, and he will also be inducted into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame in May 2020. For his celebrated coaching career at Bellwood-Antis High School, the school’s football field will be named in his honor, the John R. Hayes Field at Memorial Stadium.

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1972

Esther M. (Phillips) Clark has received a Mom’s Choice Award for her children’s book, “A Wish for Winellda the Witch.”

George M. Dunne was recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. George has been a member of Vermont’s Bristol Rescue Squad & Lincoln First Response since March 1999.

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1976

David E. Ford retired after more than 40 years as reverend at the Three Springs First Baptist Church in Three Springs, Pa. He still plans on doing some interim work for churches without pastors and will continue to preach at the Mount Union First Baptist Church.

Randy S. Patterson retired from his position as Lancaster city’s director of economic development and neighborhood revitalization. During his time, he accomplished many projects focused on revitalizing the city and the homes of those who live in the city. His last project was the transformation of Lancaster Square.

Anthony J. Kamnikar gathered with Dennis Katawczik ’76, Jim Lakso, Professor of Economics emeritus and Provost emeritus, and Trustee Bud Wise (former faculty) for their annual faculty vs. former students golf match at Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh on Oct. 30. The former students won for the fourth consecutive year after losing the first 12 matches in this series. Lakso and Wise tried to play the age card, but Kamnikar and Katawczik pointed out that they are now both eligible for Medicare.

1980 A

Cecil T. Jackson was awarded the 2018 Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year Award by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association.

1982

Karen M. (Norton) Biddle retired from teaching math at Spring Cove School District, Pa.

Jeffrey D. Miles was inducted into the third class of the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame.

1983

F. Andrew Berdy along with Juniata Alumni James Hiltz ’83, John Hyman ’82, and Stephen Borza ’86, participated in the “Teeing It Up for Ta-Tas” golf tournament to benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition on Oct. 19 at Fairview Golf Club near Lebanon, Pa. Through the benefit of generous scholarship funding by fellow alum Chris Coller ’85, their team posted a score of 13-under par to finish second in the event. The group celebrated post-round with refreshments and storytelling in which they reminisced about their days at Juniata.

Matthew A. Hugg contributed to the marketing chapters in “The Healthcare Nonprofit: Keys to Effective Management” from the

American College of Healthcare Executive’s Health Administration Press.

1984

James Kralik III was named a regular contributor for ClayShooting USA magazine for photographic coverage of shooting events and product reviews and has also been contributing photographic coverage in TrapShooting USA magazine and Covers, the Ruffed Grouse Society publication. Additionally, Jim has been an assistant coach for the Dexter High School Trap Team, Mich., since 2016. The team has achieved several Top 5 and Top 10 finishes in League and State Championship tournaments.

1985 A

David G. Wagner retired and moved to his primary residence in Bonita Springs, Fla. He and his wife Kathy immediately went on an African Safari. They are also planning a cruise to go scuba diving and a trip to Alaska.

Lonnie A. (Wagner) Woomer accepted a position on the board of directors at SPE Federal Credit Union in Huntingdon, Pa. She is currently the executive director of Mainstream Counseling where she has been a therapist for 33 years.

1987

William C. Miller Jr. accepted the position of vice president of investments at Raymond James & Associates in the New Haven office, Conn. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch, where he managed approximately $160 million in client assets.

1988

Randall C. Deike got together with Daniel Levine ’82 and Andrew Pearson ’83 for a fishing trip in Boca Grande, Fla.

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1992

Kelly L. (Crawford) Fedeli received a People to Watch Award from Penn State University in Harrisburg, Pa. She is currently employed by the PA House of Representatives as director of special events

Stephanie L. Haines accepted a position as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Haines, a prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Pennsylvania’s Johnstown branch office, was approved by a 94-0 vote in the U.S. Senate. She was nominated

by President Donald Trump after being vetted and recommended by the commonwealth’s two senators—Pat Toomey and Bob Casey Jr.

1993

Charles N. Burch was named athletic director of Bellwood-Antis School District.

1995 A

Frank P. Vogel signed on as head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, Calif. Holding a career record of 304-291, he previously coached for teams such as the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics.

1996

David E. Christopher accepted the position of superintendent of schools for the Cumberland County School District, Pa. David has been selected to serve on numerous committees with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, and has worked with other administrators from across the Commonwealth to improve teacher evaluation practices, graduation requirements, and innovative instructional practices for all of Pennsylvania’s teachers and students.

1999

Shawn E. Fabian accepted a position at Herbert, Rowland & Grubic Inc. in Harrisburg, Pa., as the project manager for their civil group. He now works in municipal government support on a variety of projects such as stormwater management improvements, stream/floodplain restoration, riparian forest buffer restoration/ establishment, and grants

April B. (Fijalkowski) Field accepted a position as regulatory programs coordinator at NJ Pinelands Commision, N.J.

Chad H. Herzog accepted the position of executive director of UA Presents at the University of Arizona. Utilizing his passion and vision for the performing arts, Chad will oversee all of UA Presents, curating special programming to embrace the history and future of the organization. UA Presents will feature artists from around the world.

2000 H

James E. Kabrhel was awarded the 2019 UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus Teacher of the Year award. He was also awarded the Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award.

2002

Leigh Ann (Suhrie) Wilson was awarded Forty under 40 by the Central Penn Business Journal. The Forty Under 40 awards recognize Central PA’s leaders who are 40 years old or younger based on their professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change.

2003

Natalie B. (Smith) Allison has been promoted to portfolio manager at Kish Bank in Huntingdon, Pa., where she will manage a commercial portfolio in addition to supporting the commercial relationship management team.

2004

Amanda R. (Finkenbinder) Knouse became the first female rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Lancaster, Pa.

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2006

Michael W. Best accepted the position of physician at Anesthesia Specialists of Bethlehem, Pa.

Kara A. (Rehner) Smeltzer received her License in Professional Counseling from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. She currently works at Torrance State Hospital as a clinical therapist.

2009

Leah R. (Myers) Lumeya lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo where she works with her husband to expand TUBA (Tous Unis Pour Bâtir), a program which originally helped fight hunger, malnutrition, and joblessness and now also helps focus on peacebuilding, restorative justice, and trauma informed approaches on peacebuilding.

Andrew P. Sinnes accepted a position as assistant English teacher through the Japan Exchange Teaching (JET) Programme.

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2011

Lauren N. (Seganos) Cohen accepted a leadership position on the Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren. Lauren lives in California, where she serves as pastor of the Pomona Fellowship Church of the Brethren

Donglai Du has been named to Forbes China’s 30 under 30 as an entrepreneur. He is the Co-founder and CEO of SpacesForce.

2012

Kathryn R. Dotzel accepted the position of Staff Fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Association, Md.

2013

Theresa P. Ginley completed her Ph.D. in materials science and engineering at the University of Delaware and accepted a position as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Delaware.

2014

Patrick M. Cassidy accepted a position as head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball team at Bellwood-Antis School District, Bellwood, Pa.

Joshua P. Jessell earned his master of business administration from the University of North Carolina— Chapel Hill and has accepted the position of senior consultant at Cognizant, consulting specifically to digital technology advisory services for Fortune 500 clients.

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2018

Rose Amrhein is pursuing a master of science in primate behavior and ecology at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash.

Morgan K. Stewart accepted a position as development coordinator at the American Lung Association, Pa.

2019

Kylie A. Edwards enlisted in the Air Force and, after completing basic training in San Antonio, Texas, begins technical training in Missouri.

Amanda A. Mingus accepted a position as a special education teacher at Roanoke City Public Schools, Va.

H Save the date for your reunion at Homecoming Oct. 2-4, 2020! Randall Deike ’88, Daniel Levine ’82, and Andrew Pearson ’83 on a fishing trip in Boca Grande, Fla.

Leigh Ann (Suhrie) Wilson ’02 was awarded Forty Under 40 by the Central Penn Business Journal.

Jeffrey Miles ’82 was inducted into the third class of the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame.

Kara (Rehner) Smeltzer ’06 received her License in Professional Counseling from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Berdy ’83, James Hiltz ’83, John Hyman ’82, and Stephen Borza ’86, participated in the “Teeing It Up for Ta-Tas” golf tournament to benefit the PA Breast Cancer Coalition.

1. Mary E. Baxter ’01 married Frank Brown June 22, 2019 in Huntingdon, Pa., where the couple resides. Juniatians in attendance included Erin (Frazier) Anderson ’00, James Barnish ’01, Erin (Winter) Brouse ’01, Dustin Brouse ’03, Tracy (Brown) Crotsley ’95, Dana (Miller) Davis ’01, Bernadette (Joslin) Ernst ’00, Danielle (Moore) Evans ’02, Paul Evans ’05, Emily Evey ’14, Stuart Jackson ’77, Allison (Zeigler) Ghaner ’01, Ray Ghaner ’01, Rachael (DeHart) Johnson ’01, Lena (Gowder) Kramer ’01, Jessica (Lascoli) Masoner ’00, Jerrod Smith ’08, and Megan (Wagaman) Wile ’01

Heather D. Fisher ’07 married Paul Hicks April 20, 2019.

2. Brandon G. Long ’07 married Sarah Palmer Sept. 28, 2019 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Juniatians in attendance were (l-r ) (top-bottom): Casey Chew ’09, Adam Stanley ’08, David Meadows ’98 (FaceTiming on Adam’s phone), Brenton Mitchell ’06, bride Sarah Palmer, groom Brandon Long ’07, Daniel Long ’07, officiant Michael Meadows ’07, Janelle (Mitchell) Meadows ’07, and Virginia Meadows ’03

Allison N. Estright ’08 married Joseph Vasinko July 13, 2019.

3. Kristine N. Brown ’09 married Jamie Latos May 11, 2019 at Corpus Christi Parish in Wheeling, W.Va. Juniatians in attendance were Natalie (Boyce) Wall ’09, Creg Drake ’09, Bruce Erb ’76, and Linda (Szczerba) Bufalini ’79.

4. Brittany A. Everett ’10 married Immanuel Palugod July 29, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pa.

5. Carly J. Thomas ’10 married Kyle Sunseri June 1, 2019 at Union Grove LLC, in Broad Top City, Pa. Juniata Alumni and faculty in attendance were: Todd Beaumont ’08, Gregory Kilbride ’10, Erica (Strang) Kilbride ’11, Arianne Waddington ’11, Nicole Houck ’12, Sandra (Gehman) Sollenberger ’10, David Sollenberger ’10, groom Kyle Sunseri, bride Carly Thomas ’10, Kristin (Rodkey) Thomas ’12, Tyler Thomas ’12, Mandy (Tennis) Obeldobel ’08, Ryan Obeldobel ’09, Colt

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Thomas ’09, Bill Thomas, Tessa Thomas ’14. Alumni not pictured are Justine (Kobeski) Black ’08, Jessica Fisher ’10, and Wenli Chen ’12.

6. Kristin A. (Noetzel) Veno ’11 married Michael Veno June 22, 2019. Many Juniata alumni, faculty, and staff were in attendance.

7. Pamela A. Heinrichs ’12 and Michael E. Sevick ’12 are pleased to announce their marriage May 25, 2019 on Mike’s family farm in State College, Pa. Juniatians in attendance were (l-r) (front row): Mary Margaret Flynn ’12, Jennifer (Loving) Lovingmoore ’12, Brianne Huffstetler Rowan ’12, Michael Thompson-Brusstar ’12, bride Pamela Heinrichs ’12, groom Michael Sevick ’12, Bradley Hoffman ’12, and Linda Sevick Hendricks ’82; (l-r) (back row): John Huffstetler Rowan ’11, Timothy Carn ’12, Myron Sevick Jr. ’84, Nicholas Talisman ’12, Nicholas Deak ’12, Robert Hendricks ’82, and John Sevick ’88.

8. Amanda R. Skoner ’12 and Joseph A. Sforza ’14 are pleased to announce their marriage June 29, 2019, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Juniatians in attendance were (l-r) (front row): Christina Randall ’12, Nicole Hankinson ’12, Andra (Sipols) Minor ’10, Katelyn (Szczur) Gray ’15, Sarah (Erdely) Gray ’12, bride Amanda (Skoner) Sforza ’12, Cathy (Creveling) Clifford ’12, Steph (Lynch) Brent ’12, (l-r) (back row): Patrick Cassidy ’14, Bradley Medellin ’14, Matthew Butler ’12, Daniel Gray ’14, groom Joseph Sforza ’14, Russell Gray ’12. Alumni not pictured: Jonathan Skoner ’09, David Skoner ’76, Douglas Wood ’80, and Gerard Kalinyak ’87.

9. Michelle T. Merola ’14 and James J. Schindler ’12 Juniatians in attendance were (l-r) (front row): Sarah Bennett ’14, Michelle (Merola) Schindler ’14, James Schindler ’12, Byron Felt ’15, and Laura Vannucci ’15; (l-r) (back row): Daniel Piper ’13, Aaron Wallace ’12, Christopher McMahan ’14, Paul Leevan ’14, Christopher Ingersoll ’14, Robert Draham ’14.

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10. Jin H. Lee ’14 and Robert Dellamotta ’14 are pleased to announce their marriage May 27, 2018, in Chester Springs, Pa. Juniatians in attendance were (l-r): (front row): Jessica (Matlack) Cotillo ’14, Bridget Wade ’14, Paige Williams ’14, bride Jamie Lee ’14, and Ariel Cooper ’14; (back row): Roman Acri ’14, Aaron Womer ’14, Devon (Fenicchia) Manning ’14, groom Robert Dellamotta ’14, Michael Melvin ’14, Justin Wisniewski ’14, and Mark Lee ’18.

11. Hillary L. Palmer ’14 and Ethan C. Cree ’15 are pleased to announce their marriage Nov. 10, 2018 at the Stone Church in Huntingdon, Pa. In attendance were many Juniata alumni and staff.

12. Elliott S. Perow ’14 married Brittany Greene July 13, 2019. Juniatians in attendance were (back row): Jake Hartberger ’12 g’13, Michael Showers ’14, Austin Perow ’19, Sarah Iwanowski ’14, Anshu Chawla ’14, Tucker Good ’13, Michael Lifshitz ’16, Charles Weiss ’15, Frank Brumbaugh ’15; (front Row): Nicole Marks ’14, Leah Jans ’15, Taylor Cox ’14, Jacob Oster ’14, Logan Moore ’16, Megan Phillips ’14, Justin Wisniewski ’14, Lauren Perow ’11 g’14, groom Elliott Perow ’14, bride Brittany Perow, Bryan Gregory ’16, Donald Tobias ’75, James Barnish ’01, and Erin Molin ’23.

13. Kelly M. Russo ’14 and Sean M. Petrick ’11 are pleased to announce their marriage Sept. 22, 2019, in Alexandria, Pa. Juniatians in attendance were (l-r): officiant Neil Pelkey, Michele (Seroskie) Terbush ’11, Michael Boersma ’11, groom Sean Petrick ’11, bride Kelly (Russo) Petrick ’14, Ashley Seroskie ’11, and Laura Bitely ’14.

14. Adena K. Delozier ’16 married Erik Mertz May 17, 2019 in Hollidaysburg, Pa.

Nakita A. Gearhart ’17 married John Pasek Aug. 8, 2019.

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Shawn E. Fabian ’99 and wife Stephanie are pleased to announce the birth of twin daughters, Scarlett Quinn and Zoey Kathryn, May 9, 2019.

1. Athena M. (Gibble) Cospito ’06 and husband Clement are pleased to announce the birth of son Gibson Lloyd and daughter Ansley Marie, March 4, 2019. The family resides in Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada.

Brenton J. Mitchell ’06 and wife Morgan are pleased to announce the birth of their son Otis Joo, Nov. 3, 2018.

2. Brent W. Calaway ’07 and wife Michelle, are pleased to announce the birth of daughter Arden, May 9, 2019. Arden was welcomed home by big sister Avery.

Bethany M. (Kozak) Chamberlain ’09 and Aaron P. Chamberlain ’07 are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Kaye Marie, March 25, 2019.

Chloe B. Pott ’10 and husband Matthieu are pleased to announce the birth of their son Elliott, June 3, 2019.

Brooke L. (Zdrosky) Shontz ’11 and Phillip S. Shontz ’11 are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Claire Elaine, Aug. 29, 2019.

3. Kelsey J. (Miles) Darling ’14 and husband Joshua are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter Skylar Jane, Dec. 1, 2018.

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