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EQUITY & JUSTICE

For All

THE VALLEY Volume 36 | Number 2 Dr. James M. MacLaren, President Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Chief Communications Officer

EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Tom Hanrahan, Editor, Writer Colleen Cordial Michael Freeman P’24 Parker Gallagher ’22 Rebecca Hearsey M’21, P’23 Zach Hossler Susan Sarisky Jones ’92 Christine Brandt Little, Feature Writer Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Writer Jaime Rowe M’18 Darby Seymour ’22 Ali Wenger Anita Williams, Class Notes

DESIGNER Emily Acri, Cover, Feature, and Magazine

PHOTOGRAPHY Emily Acri Andy Boehme ’19 Blue Cardinal Photography Alex Detter ’24 Tim Flynn ’05 Michael Freeman P’24 Nick Gould Sam Interrante A.J. Nutter, Primary Jaime Rowe M’18 Lauren Schrott ’21

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER VALLEY VIEWS EQUITY & JUSTICE FOR ALL: LVC IS BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE CAMPUS COMMUNITY, AND YOU CAN HELP. CL ASS NEWS & NOTES TAKE STOCK OF YOUR GIFT TO LVC EDWARD AND LYNN BREEN CENTER FOR GRADUATE SUCCESS IN MEMORIAM CAMPUS VIEW WINTER TERM CL ASSES FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

ON THE COVER Khalil Brim ’21 noted, “We’ve taken strides [toward Equity & Justice for All] but have so far to go.” Dr. Renata Williams acknowledged, “We [LVC] can be doing more as an institution and LVC has had open ears to hear those critiques.” Learn how LVC—and you—can help the College give impetus to a more welcoming, global-ready learning community.

INSIDE COVER Jamar Gordon ’23, Student Government Equity Representative, spoke at a Vigil Against Violence event on campus in September. Other speakers included fellow students, alumni, faculty, coaches, staff, and President James M. MacLaren.

BACK COVER Day of Philanthropy: Help LVC reach 1,500 donors in one day, again. Confirm why we are in the top 10% in the North for Alumni Giving (U.S. News & World Report).

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Friends, In this issue of The Valley, you will find powerful stories of Dutchmen who have devoted their lives to making communities equitable, inclusive, and safe. We can look to them and the critical work they do for inspiration as each of us strives to eliminate the bias and racism that permeate our culture. Our society has a lot of challenging work to do. LVC has a lot of challenging work to do.

We can only achieve equity and justice for all if individuals and institutions alike commit to becoming anti-racist and anti-biased.

LVC has taken some steps to achieve diversity and inclusion on its campus and in its curriculum. Now we must define and unite around a clear and powerful vision of how we will live as a community and educate our students. This is our charge as an institution of higher education that serves the public good and elevates lives. That is why I have devoted my career to higher education and why I chose to come to LVC. The College is beginning its next strategic planning process. You have my word that diversity and inclusion will be one of the pillars of the plan, and our written institutional values and actions will speak to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will work toward this goal on our campus and prepare our students to do the same in our nation and our world. We will create opportunities for those who have been discriminated against, excluded, or left behind. We will prepare the workforce with the capacity to address the nation’s challenges, which will require a diversity of thought and perspectives. We will address barriers to equitable faculty, staff, and student recruitment, recognize and strive to eliminate implicit biases, and implement measures to close achievement gaps. Our students deserve no less.

Dr. James M. MacLaren, President

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VALLEY VIEWS

LVC #1 for Getting a Job for Third Consecutive Year For the third consecutive year, career guidance site Zippia

career counselors to help students explore career options, gain

identified LVC as #1 among all colleges and universities in

practical experience, and forge their career path to profession-

Pennsylvania in its listing of “The Best Colleges in Each State

al success, starting their first semester. These employment

for Getting a Job 2020.” LVC’s placement rate is 95.63%, which

outcomes, which are greatly assisted by a loyal and supportive

was #5 for all U.S. colleges and universities. Zippia used the

alumni network and strong partnerships with employers, result

U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard to search “for

from these combined efforts toward student success.”

the college in each state with the highest listed job placement number ten years after graduation.”

In 2019, Lebanon Valley College was #1 in Pennsylvania and #4 among all U.S. colleges and universities for its job placement

“External acknowledgments highlight our integrated approach

rate. In 2018, LVC was #1 in Pennsylvania and #1 among all U.S.

to career preparation,” said Dr. James MacLaren, LVC presi-

colleges and universities.

dent. “This process brings together professors, advisors, and

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Music for the Virtual Masses To help ease the lingering uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 situation, three music professors reached out locally and globally to offer online music lessons in the spring: Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, Dr. Eric Fung, and Dr. Greg Strohman ’08. “It is therapeutic, for it takes our mind off the current situation and transports us into another world,” said Fung, who offered piano lessons to students and alumni.

Moorman-Stahlman used the crisis as an opportunity to continue working with organ students in Brazil who are part of a cultural exchange program with LVC that dates to 2016. “The virus has brought our world together. When the students play, they are not Brazilians or Americans; they are musicians who want to further their art.”

Unlike his colleagues, Strohman has offered online music lessons since 2015, teaching low brass, piano, music composition, and theory instruction to LVC students and the public. And, like his fellow educators, he sees the value of uniting people through music during these difficult times. “Online teaching enables you to work with someone who may live far away, invite them into your home, and be invited into their home at the same time. There is something deeply personal and special about that.”

Athletic Training Receives Initial Accreditation The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) voted to grant five years of Initial Accreditation to the LVC Professional Athletic Training Program in April. The College is officially “Active—In Good Standing,” and will undergo the second accreditation review during the 2024–25 academic year.

“Achieving accreditation from CAATE

director and assistant professor of ath-

The first cohort of students in the five-

under the new 2020 standards will help

letic training. “Personal faculty mento-

year master’s program graduated in May,

LVC’s Athletic Training Program continue

ring and clinical and educational rela-

and the class had a 100% pass rate on

to stand out from among our compet-

tionships with the Penn State College of

the Athletic Training Board of Certifica-

itors, particularly combined with the

Medicine, Asia Pacific Athletic Trainers

tion Exam. Alumni in this group studied

high-tech and high-touch educational

Association, Dublin City University, and

and conducted research in China, and

facilities we provide in the Jeanne and

professional sports teams also make our

had clinical experiences from Canada to

Edward H. Arnold Health Professions

program distinct.”

Texas.

Pavilion,” noted Dr. Joe Murphy,

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Weaver Appointed Vice President Matthew Weaver, who arrived at LVC eight years ago from Franklin & Marshall College as a major gifts officer, was promoted to vice president of advancement and secretary to the Board of Trustees on Sept. 1. He was previously promoted to director of development in 2017. In his new role, Weaver has direct oversight of the College’s fundraising efforts, alumni constituent relations, and advancement operations. He and his team also will coordinate support for the work of the board.

In 2019, the board named Weaver secretary of the board. Since he arrived at LVC, the College achieved consistent annual gift revenues and gift commitments in excess of $5- and $7-million, respectively. This summer, the Advancement Division worked with Information Technology to upgrade their ability to make data-informed decisions, and Weaver instituted a staff reorganization to enhance alumni and advancement operations.

Business Students Earn Global Top 100 Rankings Three student teams in the Business 485 Strategic Management course earned Global Top 100 rankings for their Business Strategy Game performance this past spring. The student groups ran a footwear company and competed against teams around the world for market share, profits, and brand loyalty.

The Hildebrand Company (Vance Hermanson ’20, Rebecca Kutz ’20, M’21, Tyler Lutz ’20, M’21, and Matthew Pados ’20) was recognized for Overall Gameto-Date Score (tied for best Overall Score) and worldwide performance of the week. Emerald Exports (Scott Dickmyer ’20, Adam Eidemiller ’20, Dominique Guimond ’20, and George Thompson ’20) were honored for Return on Average (ROE) Equity (100th). I Wanna Drop Out (Corbin French ’20, Jordan Huhn ’20, Adam Salazar ’20, M’21, and Leah Wingert ’20, ’21) were also recognized for ROE (10th).

Butz ’20 Continues Fulbright Streak In May, Allyson Butz ’20, an elementary education major with minors in German and global studies, was named LVC’s 11th student Fulbright in the past five years. Butz was selected to receive a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany for the 2020–21 academic year, now scheduled to begin in January. She previously studied in Germany through the College’s Zerbe Summer Study Abroad Scholarship.

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Spanish Publisher Releases Language Faculty Book Dr. Carmen Garcia-Armero, associate professor of Spanish, Dr. Gabriela McEvoy, chair of languages and associate professor of Spanish, and Dr. Fabricio Silva, assistant professor of Spanish, co-authored Espectros del poder: representaciones y discursos de resistencia en literatura y cine en los siglos XX-XXI. The book, which Silva also co-edited, was published by Editorial Pilegos in Spain. The work is a collection of essays that provide a cultural framework for thinking about the relationship between the unconscious and social structures in Spain and Latin America.

Editorial Pilegos also recently published McEvoy’s Palimpsesto. Relatos cortos de irlandeses en el Peru. The book of 23 short stories depicts small scenes of the everyday life of Irish immigrants in Peru. The book spans from the mid-19th century to the 20th century.

Bryson ’20 Named PERC Campus Sustainability Champion The Pennsylvania Environmental Resource Consortium (PERC) named Paige

Taylor and VA Colleagues Win Grant

Bryson ’20 a 2020 Campus Sustainability Champion in the spring. For the past two academic years, Bryson has been a member of and intern for LVC’s Environ-

Dr. Grant Taylor, professor of art

in the VA’s Office of Patient-Centered

mental Sustainability Advisory Commit-

& art history, and his clinical staff

Care & Cultural Transformation.

tee (ESAC). She’s managed all written

colleagues at the Lebanon VA were

The grant will fund new art thera-

and social media communications, in-

py projects, including Taylor’s new

cluding the ESAC’s annual report, Green

initiative, Memory Field: Therapeutic

Living Guide, annual Earth Day, and other

Painting Group, a complementary

campus sustainability events. Bryson

therapy treating PTSD in veterans.

also served as a data intern, compiling

part of a $25,000 grant for The Seeing Lens: Therapeutic Photography Group.

The award was part of the expansion of veteran arts and humanities programming through participation

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an LVC Carbon Footprint report.

Athletics (l. to r.): Emily Mealey ’21, Cole Hepler ’20, Ziki Mroz ’23, Jill Moffatt ’20, Keri Jones ’21

Five Named Academic All-MAC

Moffatt Signs Professional Contract in Sweden

The Middle Atlantic Conference

Jill Moffatt ’20, the NCAA record holder for men’s and women’s ice hockey with

(MAC) named five LVC student-ath-

4,444 career saves, signed a contract to play professional ice hockey in Sweden in

letes to its Winter Academic All-

June. She’ll play for Björklöven, which competes in the HockeyAllsvenskan. Moffatt,

MAC Teams. The teams recognize

who also was named MAC Women’s Ice Hockey Scholar-Athlete of the Year, is the

the top student-athletes in the

only North American player on the team.

classroom and athletic competition.

Emily Mealey ’21 (women’s basketball), Cole Hepler ’20 and Ziki Mroz ’23 (men’s ice hockey), Jill Moffatt ’20 (women’s ice hockey), and Keri Jones ’21 (women’s indoor track & field) were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements.

Perla Named Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

Dutchmen Discussions

Rachel Perla was named the head coach

communications, interviewed LVC head

of women’s lacrosse in June. She comes

coaches for a video series, The Dutchmen

to LVC from the University of Scranton and

Discussions. The new show takes a deep

inherits a Dutchmen program that captured

dive into the LVC Athletics scene, with

its first-ever MAC Commonwealth Champi-

episodes airing throughout the year. Visit

onship and NCAA Tournament bid in 2019.

GoDutchmen.com to watch.

Mike Freeman, director of athletic

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LVC is building an inclusive campus community, and

you can help. —Christine Brandt Little, writer

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Khalil Brim ’21

“Racism exists everywhere, even at LVC,” Brim added. We have to acknowledge this. We can’t be naïve, ignorant, or delusional. We’ve taken strides but have so far to go. We have to break down the façade and effect change that improves the lives of Black people around the world one year, five years, and ten years from now.”

Paraphrasing another student panelist, Hadassah Polydore ’22, the LVC community needs to listen, hear, and act to make LVC, and America, better. Change starts at home, and we need to move

Dr. Renata Williams

these actions forward. We need to hire more diverse faculty and staff. We need

On June 15, 2020, Lebanon Valley College students, faculty, and staff gathered online for “Listening to Black Voices,” a virtual town hall.

Black LVC community members shared their experiences with bias, sadness at ongoing violence and institutionalized racism, and hopes for a better future.

“Our students were crying out, ‘This is impacting us, it’s really close to home, and we’re hurting.’” said Dr. Renata Williams, assistant dean for engagement and inclusion and director of intercultural affairs & inclusive programming. “We heard from students who were honest and raw and unedited about how they felt about being Black stu-

to improve retention and graduation rates for students of color.

“The students expressed a level of frustration and honesty that exists that we can’t ignore,” said Williams. “Our students have demanded that much—especially our students of color and some of our other students. There’s been an acknowledgment that we can be doing more as an institution and LVC has had

dents on a predominantly white campus.”

open ears to hear those critiques.”

Paraphrasing one of the student panelists, Khalil Brim ’21, so many times the voices

The path to achieving true inclusiveness

of Black people aren’t heard in this capacity. And if it is heard in this light, we are often made to feel ashamed for our voices, views, ideas, thoughts, and reactions. We are told to curb them to fit the white norm of America. We have to change who we are, our identity, what we say.

is long and difficult, but LVC is making strides. Here are some of the ways we’re doing so and some of the ways you can help.

—Dr. Tom Hanrahan, editor

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Thayne Fund for Experiential Education and Inclusive Excellence The Thayne Fund for Experiential Education and Inclusive Excellence was established in honor of LVC’s 18th president, Lewis Thayne, and his wife, Dorry. Experiential learning is a hallmark of a Valley education, providing students with Allison Liu ’21

PASS IT ON— THE MOSAIC MENTORS PROGRAM

opportunities they never imagined, opening doors to a world of possibilities. Experiential education prepares students for world-readiness through study abroad, internships, independent and collaborative research opportunities, service-learning projects, clinical interactions, and leadership development.

Inclusive Excellence initiatives help create a safe and welcoming environment where all students thrive, encourage understanding across differences, and build awareness of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences different from our

The College’s Mosaic Mentors Program provides peer support

own. Through programs including speakers, inter-faith dia-

to incoming Asian, Latinx, African-American, Native American,

logue, student-led workshops, and immersive experiences,

international, and LGBTQ+ identifying students, and those

we support each other, learn from each other, and expand our

involved in the Multicultural Fellowship and Lebanon Valley

world views.

Educational Partnership. Past mentors say the experience was instrumental in their growth as people dedicated to inclusion and social justice.

This fall, Provost Monica Cowart, Ph.D., initiated the first round of Inclusive Excellence microgrants to take effect in spring or fall 2021. The microgrants will support the revision of existing

“Racism persists in part because well-meaning people choose

courses, development of new courses, and/or the facilitation

to stay silent for fear of backlash from those judging their

of student-faculty research that furthers the College’s com-

words or actions to be racist,” said Allison Liu ’21. “I’ve been

mitment to Inclusive Excellence. Priority is given to innovative

both that well-meaning silent person and that angry judge at

projects that:

various points in my life, and I recognize the cycle of shame and hate being perpetuated by these two versions of myself.

So, I’m focused on how I can feel less afraid of being wrong and

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Include experiential learning opportunities,

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Help dismantle harmful “isms” (i.e., racism, heterosexism, classicism, sexism, ableism, etc.), and

less hurt by ignorance—I’m practicing being comfortable with being uncomfortable, humble, and vulnerable.”

An actuarial science and computer & data science double ma-

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Promote LVC’s work toward becoming an anti-racist campus.

jor, Liu knows that she’ll continue to advocate for justice after

These microgrants represent another step toward LVC’s

graduation. “All my decisions about how to live in this world are

shared community commitment to upholding the four core

based on anti-racism work: with whom I choose to spend my

principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and civility.

time or spontaneously interact, where I occupy space, what I read or watch, or what products and services I spend my mon-

Visit here to contribute to the Thayne Fund. Your

ey on,” she said. “I see anti-racism work as a lifestyle made up

generosity supports an ever-expanding education at

of my deliberate, daily choices.”

The Valley.

Yeika Pizarro Rodriguez ’23 majors in psychology and serves as

Please contact Jordan Evangelista, director of

a Mosaic Mentor. This year, she’s using her role as president of

individual giving, at evangeli@lvc.edu or 717-867-6324

the Latin X Club to create more opportunities for open conver-

if you have any questions.

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Yeika Pizarro Rodriguez ’23

Shami Beni ’21

sation. “After the Super Bowl last year,

“The biggest thing people don’t realize is that even though you might be a minority,

Latin X discussed the half-time show,

you may still need to educate yourself on the topic of racism,” added Beni, who is also

which was controversial,” she said. “We

a Mosaic Mentor. “White people shouldn’t be the only people educating themselves

talked about why people may have been

about racism. People of color should still educate ourselves so we can create a better

bothered by the performance and why

world for our children and future generations.”

anything cultural can be so controversial. I’d like to see opportunities for people who disagree to hear each other’s points of view and maybe try to educate each other and learn something new.

These conversations can accomplish a lot of good.”

Shami Beni ’21, a music and music education double major, felt he was in

HOW YOU CAN HELP: This year, Mosaic Mentors are paired with an alumnus of color. Interested? Contact Dr. Renata Williams at oia@lvc.edu.

CULTIVATING A CLIMATE FOR DISCUSSION

an ideal position to mentor incoming stu-

An exercise science major with a minor in social justice & civic engagement, Lucas

dents of color. “Lots of black or Hispanic

Teshome ’23 discovered his passion for social justice in his First-Year Experience

students come from majority-black or

seminar, Race in the 21st Century, led by Dr. Cathy Romagnolo, professor of English.

Hispanic communities,” he said. “Like

“She wasn’t afraid to bring up intense but heartbreaking topics,” he said. “She made

them, I grew up in Philadelphia, where I

it safe for us to discuss these things. Having that opportunity to gather my thoughts

saw a lot of people that look like me—but

and understand my emotions helped me realize that social justice is something I’m

then in my junior year of high school, I

passionate about.”

moved to Enola, where I was one of the

Teshome, who is African American, also found that his soccer teammates’ sense of

only Black guys. That taught me how to

brotherhood provided an opening for honest conversations about race. “I was able to

get through both worlds and that per-

help my teammates understand the significance and impact of the n-word in my com-

spective has helped me connect with

munity,” he said. “They were open to what I had to say, and they have a better under-

people who come from very different

standing now. That was a great experience for us—talking about these things without

walks of life.

hate or any aggression.

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“I appreciated that experience with my

Dr. Ivette Guzmán-Zavala, professor of Spanish, believes that literature and art are

teammates because moments like those

especially effective at opening students to new perspectives. “I’m not convinced that I

are rare between black and white people

can make someone an anti-racist, but I can expose them to a viewpoint that questions

and communities,” Teshome added. “If it

the stereotyped and diminished view of others that racism promotes,” she said. “That

wasn’t for our team culture and love for

way, they discover that racial difference is a cultural construct, an idea that can be torn

one another, this may not have occurred.

apart. If anti-racist ideas can be then taken out of the classroom—for example, into a

It also showed me their willingness to

service or study-abroad experience—that’s even better because the student can then

learn and be better.”

apply that knowledge to a real-life experience.

Teshome added that he and Dan Haines,

“Still, even after teaching at LVC for a dozen years, I am still often the only person of

assistant men’s soccer coach, have reg-

color in most of my classes,” Guzmán-Zavala added. “Even though LVC has moved

ularly met to talk about race issues. “It’s

toward recruiting a more diverse population of students, it has work to do to fulfill its

humbling because we’re human enough

commitment to inclusive excellence.”

to respect each other but take the initiative to have sometimes awkward conversations,” he said. “It shows that we want to be better people.”

Jonathan Walker-Vankuren, assistant professor of voice and artist teacher of music theatre & studio voice, joined the LVC community this fall. “Something I’ve set as a precedent is to immerse my students in the music of people outside the standard musical canon,” he said. “My hope in offering an inclusive environment is that my students and their audiences will want to learn more about music by under-represented composers. I hope to open the eyes of students who might not understand, for example, where jazz

Jonathan Walker-Vankuren

music or salsa music comes from.”

Lucas Teshome ’23

Hector Diaz ’16 and Dr. Ivette Guzmán-Zavala

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As a former New York State Trooper,

concrete progress. However, while LVC has taken steps forward in evolving its posi-

executive director of the Pennsylvania

tion and impact on current social injustices, there is still more work to be done. The

House of Representatives Gaming

College is well equipped to make bold moves and should do so to take a stand and

Oversight Committee, executive director

drive change. There is a need to invest more resources in a diversity office, hire more

of the Legislative Policy and Research

professors of color, and retain and elevate ethnic studies programs.

Office, and former executive director of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, Dr. Terrence Alladin, assistant professor of criminal justice, brings inthe-field experience to discussions of race, power, and advocacy.

“Given my unique exposure from law enforcement and as an advocate for diverse communities, I am equipped to draw from these experiences to help enhance the LVC culture,” said Alladin. “My role as a professor allows me to bring forth those ideals, ultimately elevating the awareness and need to combat racism.

“I am hopeful when I see our students involved in the diversity, equity, and inclusion programs on campus. I’m also optimistic that our current leadership will keep their commitment to transforming LVC into a diverse community where racism on any level is not tolerated.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Know a high school student who wants to engage in crucial discussions and work toward justice? Refer them to the LVC Office of Admission. If they enroll at LVC, they’ll get a $1,000 Alumni Referral Scholarship.

SPARKING AWARENESS Rachel Hadrick, Esq., ’06, credits Lebanon Valley with opening her eyes to areas of difference she’d never before experienced. “I’m biracial, so I was always very aware of

I feel obligated to ensure that the LVC

race,” she said. “I also grew up in a very diverse environment, so coming to Lebanon

community understands the importance

Valley and being one of only a few people of color on campus really sparked some-

of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In

thing in me. It broadened my knowledge of other areas where I might not have been

my four years at LVC, there have been

as knowledgeable—like the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, even religious diver-

some idealistic aspirations and some

sity—and that propelled me to challenge my beliefs in other areas.”

Today Hadrick is an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC in Harrisburg. She remains active on campus and has served on an alumni panel during the Symposium on Inclusive Excellence and, most recently, as an alumni mentor in the Mosaic Mentor Program.

“I’ve witnessed a lot of progress at LVC that I’m excited about,” Hadrick said. “I’m excited about the ways the faculty and staff have become more cognizant of issues of diversity and inclusion. I’ve seen a lot of changes as far as faculty recruitment. There are

Dr. Terrence Alladin Rachel Hadrick, Esq., ’06

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Stonewall House

Christa Levko, Esq., ’12

“Social change work was definitely something I was going to do by the time I graduated,” said Houser. “My professors created an environment for that to happen. The people set LVC apart. Many higher education institutions have similar Kayla Houser ’10

programming, but LVC’s environment fostered me to be where I am today.”

Houser is glad LVC continues to instill a

more students of color on campus, and they have access to great resources. I believe

sense of social responsibility in its stu-

that as a country, we’re lagging, but I’ve seen significant change at LVC.”

dents. “I’m inspired by the alumni who

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Participate in the College’s Annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence as a facilitator, panelist, or guest speaker.

Get in touch with Dr. Renata Williams at oia@lvc.edu or Jill Russell, director of global education, at global-education@lvc.edu.

THE CENTRALITY OF HANDS-ON LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE Kayla Houser ’10 said she obtained a strong foundation and understanding of intersectionality, privilege, and oppression by the time she graduated from LVC. “In my first jobs out of college, I could wrap my head around those concepts more than some folks who’d been in the field for a long time,” she said.

graduated after me who have a similar drive and passion to ending social injustices,” she said. “Years after I’ve left LVC, I can identify with recent graduates and see our common thread. Some students and alumni were inspired by the same dedicated faculty and student groups that evolved since my time there.”

A political science major at LVC, Christa Levko, Esq., ’12 was involved with Freedom Rings, which she credits with inspiring her to study politics and law. After graduating, she attended Hofstra Law School and later served as a legal fellow at the Mazzoni Center in Philadelphia, where she provided legal services to

She’s now a senior program associate at Impact Justice, where she works to end sexu-

low-income LGBTQ+ populations. Today

al abuse in prisons. She cites her vast and diverse hands-on experiences as a student

she works as an employment litigation

as keys to her preparation.

attorney in the Philadelphia office of

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Giovanna Ortiz Brackbill, J.D., ’16

Ruppert Manes Narahari, representing employees who are the victims of sexual harassment or discrimination.

“Seeing the younger generation so passionate and fired up for change is inspiring,” said Levko. “When I was at LVC, I had many discussions with other students and fac-

Neal Rose ’17

ulty about how to get more students involved and passionate. I’m sure there is still a similar struggle, but it appears that students can mobilize in numbers that I couldn’t have imagined when I was there.

“New generations of students are pushing for amazing progress and Lebanon Valley provides a great environment to discuss these issues—it’s a small-enough school that students can feel like their voice is heard if they’re ready to speak up,” she added.

Pennsylvania Legal Aid. “At the Utility Law Project, I advocate on behalf of low-income consumers to address systemic racism in our utility systems and regulatory agencies, which contribute to

Giovanna Ortiz Brackbill, J.D., ’16 majored in Spanish, global studies, and political

the inequities associated with COVID-19

science with a minor in law and society. She participated in LVC’s Social Justice In-

and economic recovery,” she said. “My

stitute, served as a Resident Assistant, and received an Arnold Grant to complete an

educational experiences in LVC’s Hu-

internship where she helped immigrants navigate expensive legal hurdles on the path

manities Department are directly related

to citizenship, safety, and reuniting with their families. “All these were ways that I used

to the policy work I do to reduce these

the resources available to me at LVC to combat discrimination or prejudice toward

disproportionately negative impacts on

Latinx in the community,” she said.

people of color.”

Brackbill graduated from Penn State Dickinson Law last spring. While the bar exam

While at LVC, Neal Rose ’17 triple-

was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has a temporary position at

majored in global studies, Spanish,

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Evelyn Colón and Caitlin Dryden ’18

Jacob Whitfield ’19 during the

Ally-ship: Renewing the Commitment—Daily

Kente & Lavender Graduation Ceremony Well-meaning straight, white, and/or cis-gendered people are sometimes perplexed about how best to stand in and criminal justice. He was also a Mosaic Mentor, president

support of those in their communities who are members of

of Freedom Rings, a member of the activist group Forgotten

oppressed or minority groups. Evelyn Colón, LVC advance-

Students United, and a mentor for the Summer Enrichment

ment coordinator, and Dr. Renata Williams, assistant dean

Program. He also helped establish the Stonewall House,

for engagement and inclusion and director of intercultural

a gathering place and on-campus residence for LGBTQ+

affairs & inclusive programming, offer some suggestions:

students. Today he works for the Department of State in Washington, D.C., as a foreign affairs officer for the Western Hemispheric Affairs Bureau. He is also a member of Gay and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies.

“Being an ally means many different things,” said Colón.

“Not everyone is comfortable attending a Black Lives Matter demonstration, and that’s okay. Being an ally could be reaching out to your friends and colleagues of color

“I didn’t come to LVC with the idea of working toward di-

and asking, ‘How are you? What do you need?’—and then

versity, equity, inclusion, or justice,” Rose said. “My passion

actively listening and acting on what you’ve heard. It could

for advocacy came after hearing the experiences of my

be reading books about diversity and inclusion and recom-

classmates of color and LGBTQ+ identifying students at

mending them to others. It could be actively putting your-

LVC. It was the injustices that they faced and that I later

self in an uncomfortable situation, bringing an end to an

came across myself, that pushed us all to make LVC better

inappropriate ‘joke’ or conversation, or being an ally when

for current and future students.”

no one is looking, especially when no one is looking. There

Rose hopes students “continue to ‘fight the good fight’ and

is power in that. Being an ally looks different for everyone,

stand up for themselves and others, and refuse to let their

but it is action. It’s being open to learning and being willing

voices be overshadowed,” he said. “Everyone deserves an

to self-reflect.”

inclusive and equitable learning environment.”

“I have a white colleague who always says that she’s an as-

HOW YOU CAN HELP: Alumni and friends of LVC are invited to provide internships, job-shadowing experiences, or service opportunities for students interested in career paths related to equality and justice. Contact the Breen Center for Graduate success at 717-867-6560 or breencenter@lvc.edu to discuss your options.

piring ally,” added Williams. “It’s like a library card that you have to renew every day. What are you doing to engage your ally-ship actively every day? What are you reading?

What podcasts are you listening to? Where are your dollars going? What are you doing to educate yourself instead of relying on someone to educate you? And how are you putting that into practice?”

A video recording of “Listening to Black Voices” and antiracism resources are available at www.lvc.edu/LVC4Change.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES BIRTHS

NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania and all years are 2020 unless otherwise noted.

WEDDINGS

Dr. Rachel Lindt Dupkanick ’12, D’14, Samantha Garner Baldwin ’11, and Taylor Baldwin ’11 attended. Erin teaches high school English and directs the theater program at Solanco High School in Lancaster with John.

(front, l. to r.) Heather Przyhocki-Henry ’07, Heidi Juliano-Slegowski ’04, Shanika Howard ’07, Diana Weeks Peppin, Maura Whiffen ’12 (back, l. to r.) Kristin Miller Nguyen ’10, Giang Nguyen ’08, Danielle Smith MacNamara ’07, Lindsay Crum ’08, Samantha Baas-Gilio ’07, Jessica Sypher ’04, Ashley Spearing Murray ’06, Joe Murray ’05, Olivia Hatton ’05, Cheryl Sypher-Hoinowski ’06, Mike Hoinowski ’05 Adeline Novak

Heather Przyhocki ’07 married Jed

Megan Santaniello Novak ’12 and Keith

Kristin Miller Nguyen ’10, Giang Nguyen

Novak ’12 welcomed a daughter, Adeline

’08, Danielle Smith MacNamara ’07,

Nerys, Dec. 10, 2019.

Lindsay Crum ’08, Samantha Baas-Gilio

Henry Oct. 19, 2019, in East Hanover, N.J.

’07, Jessica Sypher ’04, Ashley Spearing Murray ’06, Joe Murray ’05, Olivia Palamara Hatton ’05, Cheryl Sypher-

(front, l. to r.) Robin Lilly-Foreman ’15, Taylor Kruter ’14, Courtney Escudero ’14, Michael Moll ’14, ’15 (middle, l. to r.) David Kennedy ’14, Haley Patrick ’16, Carlyn Meyer ’14, Dr. Jeremy Beaver ’16, D’19, Matthew Roupe ’14, Kevin Krasley ’16, Andrew Kruter ’14, Megan Schoch Kruter ’14, Ryan Leonard ’14, Dr. Erin Wetzel Lanigan ’16, D’19, Ryan Lanigan ’14, Bryan Cooney ’14 (back, l. to r.) Lindsay Johnson Kennedy ’14, M’19, Andrew Cooper ’13, Jacob Occhiogrosso ’14, Jordan Mayr ’14

Hoinowski ’06, Mike Hoinowski ’05, Heidi Juliano-Slegowski ’04, Shanika Howard

Megan Schoch ’14 married Andrew

’07, Maura Whiffen ’12, and Diana Weeks

Kruter ’14 Nov. 9, 2019, in Sarasota, Fla.

Peppin attended.

Lindsay Johnson Kennedy ’14, M’19, Andrew Cooper ’13, Jacob Occhiogrosso ’14, Jordan Mayr ’14, David Kennedy ’14, Haley Patrick ’16, Carlyn Meyer ’14, Dr. Jeremy Beaver ’16, D’19, Matthew Roupe ’14, Kevin Krasley ’16, Ryan Leonard ’14, Dr. Erin Wetzel ’16, D’19, Ryan Lanigan ’14, Bryan Cooney ’14, Robin LillyForeman ’15, Taylor Kruter ’14, Courtney

(l. to r.) Alyssa Bender Russell ’11, Emily Gertenbach ’11, Erin Brubaker Biles ’11,

Schoch ’72 (bride’s father), James

John Biles, Sean Deffley ’11, Dr. Rachel Lindt

Schoch ’76 (bride’s uncle), and John

Dupkanick ’12, D’14, Samantha Garner

Haus (LVC head men’s lacrosse coach)

Baldwin ’11, Taylor Baldwin ’11 Leo Olsheski

Escudero ’14, Michael Moll ’14, ’15, John

attended.

Erin Brubaker ’11 married John Biles

Katlyn Jumper ’19 married Joseph

Dr. Danielle Blase Olsheski ’10, D’12 and

Aug. 2, 2019, in Lancaster. Alyssa Bender

Gacesa in May 2019. Katlyn is an account

Dan Olsheski ’10 welcomed a son, Leo,

Russell ’11 and Emily Gertenbach ’11

executive for WHTM abc27 in Harrisburg,

April 6.

were in the bridal party. Sean Deffley ’11,

and the couple lives in Harrisburg.

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CLASS NOTES

Dr. David E. Myers ’70 was named professor emeritus of music (music educa-

’60s Albert “Pete” Silldorff ’61 leads an active outdoor lifestyle at age 83. He’s an avid

TAKE STOCK OF YOUR GIFT TO LVC

tion and creative studies) at the University of Minnesota. He also was appointed head of music studies at Augsburg University in Minneapolis (Minn.).

bicyclist and volunteer with Boy Scouts

Martin Hauserman ’72 retired in January

of America. He helped develop the

after 35 years as Cleveland (Ohio) City

Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon in

Council’s chief archivist.

the late 1980s.

’80s George Meyers ’81 received the Desk Boss Award for his short action film,

The past several months have seen stock markets

“Pinay Angel.” He also received awards

ride more steep ups and

at The Sunny Side Up Film Festival for

downs than a roller coaster.

his two screenplays, “Robo Hills Texas”

If you have stock that you’ve

and “Time Will Let Me.”

held for more than a year,

John P. Shott ’81 received the Lebanon

chances are it has increased

Smith Yost ’62, Marcia Hannah Cromer ’66,

High School (LHS) Athletic Hall of Fame

in value. If you’re dizzy from

Janet Gessner Roberts ’68, Steve Roberts ’65,

Cedar Spirit Award for his years of ser-

that roller coaster ride,

Janet Else D’Alessandro ’68, Conrad

vice to the LHS athletic community,

consider using appreciated

including more than 20 years as an

stock shares to make your

assistant tennis coach. He also served

gift to Lebanon Valley

(l. to r.) Jim Cromer ’64, George Reider ’63, Carol Stouffer Reider, Harry Yost ’62, Carol

D’Alessandro (foreground), Frank Eiler ’64, Lois Eiler, H. William “Bill” Alsted ’65

Steve Roberts ’65 and Janet Gessner

on the Lebanon School District board of

Roberts ’68 hosted 1960s alumni for a

directors from 1989 to 2012, including

gathering in Naples, Fla., in February. Jim

six years as board president. Shott is the

Cromer ’64, Marcia Hannah Cromer ’66,

planner for the Criminal Justice Advisory

George Reider ’63, Harry Yost ’62, Carol

Board and DUI coordinator for the Office

Smith Yost ’62, Janet Else D’Alessandro

of Probation Services for Lebanon

’68, Frank Eiler ’64, and H. William “Bill”

County.

Alsted ’65 attended this annual reunion.

Karen Young ’84, founder and president

College.

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ni gatherings in vacation or seasonal locales.

’70s Eileen Houck Bowen ’70 and Richard L. Bowen ’72 were featured in The Paper, Montgomery County, “Talking with Richard and Eileen Bowen was music to my ears.” The piece highlighted their careers and love for theater and music.

you were giving cash

’90s Steve Teitelman ’92 was honored by Cooper University Health Care in Camden,

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N.J., as Nurse of the Year. He also

ways-to-give for additional

received the Barbara and Jack Tarditi

information regarding

Award for Excellence in Nursing Mentor-

how to make a gift using

ship. He is a flight nurse coordinator with

appreciated securities.

Cooper’s air medical services.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES Ryan Redner ’99 was appointed to the

their home in Florida with their children,

Curt Cenci ’11 received his master’s de-

board of directors for the Pennsylvania

Olivia, Christian, and Lauren, last fall to

gree in statistics from Texas A&M in May.

Food Merchants Association. He also

visit faculty and coaches. Amber is an

was named to the board of directors of

executive recruiter for the Petroleum

the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance,

Industry and Scott is the luxury area

where he will serve on its Family Business

sales manager for SWFL Lennar Homes.

Alliance Committee. Redner is president and chief executive officer of Redner’s Markets.

’00s

Stuart I. Seiden, Esq., ’02 was promoted to special counsel at Duane Morris LLP. He is with the Trial Practice Group in their Philadelphia office.

Marsha Curry Banks ’04 was named Woman of the Year by Harrisburg American Association of University Women.

Sharon Alexander ’08 is president and chief executive officer of the Carbon County Community Foundation in Lehighton.

Esq., ’08 was

Brennan ’01, and Brett Chottiner ’99

named partner

Beth Light Brennan ’01 joined Cozen

with Stock and

O’Conner Public Strategies as a govern-

Leader in York.

ment relations principal. She provides

Kelly Curl ’09

full-service government relations work

is the general

to clients before the Commonwealth of

manager of

Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia.

She and her husband, John Brennan ’01,

Peter T. Ruth, Esq., ’08

Kristin, for a mixed-member guest golf

and radio analyst for the team.

Dr. Stephanie Lezotte ’02 received her

of Osteopathic Medicine. He is a pediatric resident at Penn State Health Milton Kari Mahool ’15 is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer with Inspira Health Network in Mullica Hill, N.J. Waleisha Moat, J.D., ’15 graduated from the Widener University Commonwealth

Thunderbirds

ice hockey team. He is a former goalie

Club last September.

medical degree from Lake Erie College

the Carolina

hosted Brett Chottiner ’99 and his wife, tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket

Dr. Brody J. Lipsett ’15 received his

S. Hershey Medical Center.

Peter T. Ruth,

(l. to r.) John Brennan ’01, Beth Light

Dr. Brody J. Lipsett ’15

School of Law in May. She is a commissioned

Dr. Mark Fersch ’10 is an osteopathic fam-

officer with the

ily medicine resident at the AdventHealth

Army Judge

East Orlando Hospital in Orlando, Fla.

Ph.D., higher and postsecondary educa-

Waleisha Moat, J.D., ’15

Advocate General’s Corps.

tion, from Rowan University. She is the director of strategic research initiatives at Rowan.

Don’t be shy; share your good news!

(l. to r.) Scott, Olivia, Christian, Amber, and Lauren Schilling

Amber Shotwell Schilling ’02 and Scott Schilling ’03 returned to campus from

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Giovanna “Gio” Ortiz Brackbill, J.D., ’16

Go further, achieve more, and help the next generation of Dutchmen do the same.

Giovanna “Gio” Ortiz Brackbill, J.D., ’16 graduated from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, in May. She is working with the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project to address systematic racism in the industry.

Joseph Herb ’16 is a paid search

Thinking about pursuing a new job or changing careers? The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success is here to help.

specialist with West Shore Home in Mechanicsburg.

Cody Kelly ’16 presented his session, “Music Teacher Tech “Hacks:” Using Technology to Save Time, Avoid Stress,

Breen Center staff are available via WebEx, phone, email, or on campus to:

and Enhance Instruction.” at the Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association

Review your

Provide

Give graduate

Conference at Penn State University

cover letter

LinkedIn

school

in June.

and résumé

analysis

guidance

Hannah Pell ’16 is the editorial coordinator for the Science Advances team of the

Offer career path

Prepare you through interview

American Association for the Advance-

advice and coaching

practice and feedback

ment of Science in Washington, D.C. Hannah is an LVC Fulbright Scholar.

Career network through Handshake (formerly JobCenter)— contact breencenter@lvc.edu to register.

Pass it on.

We invite alumni to create internships for LVC students, volunteer for networking events, conduct mock interviews, share career path advice at Samuel E. “Trey” Manning III, J.D., ’17

special virtual events, and more.

Contact us at breencenter@lvc.edu or 717-867-6560.

Samuel E. “Trey” Manning III, J.D., ’17 graduated from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law, in May. He is an

The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success launched in fall 2018 with the support of a $1.5 million gift through the Breen Family Foundation from LVC trustee Edward D. Breen, executive chairman of DuPont, and his wife, Lynn.

assistant district attorney with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES R. Kline School of Law in May. She is a certified legal intern with the Camden, N.J., County Prosecutor’s Office.

Gianna Rossillo ’17 is an engineer technician at II-VI Aerospace and Defense in Philadelphia.

T. Paul Markovits, J.D., ’17 Shelby Reed ’18

T. Paul Markovits, J.D., ’17 graduated

Shelby Reed ’18 is a scientist at Eurofins

from the Widener University Delaware

PSS Insourcing Solutions in Lancaster.

Law School in May, and serves as a

She also was crowned Miss German

judicial law clerk for the Delaware

America of Philadelphia in June 2019.

Superior Court. Since 2015 when he

Kevin Sullivan ’18 received his master’s

founded Design Cache, Markovits has designed marketing materials for companies ranging from Hyatt Regency

Kaleigh Hoover Ryder, J.D., ’17

hotels to Gretna Theatre.

Kaleigh Hoover Ryder, J.D., ’17 grad-

Anastasia “Anna” Maxwell, J.D., ’17 grad-

uated from the Widener University

uated from the Drexel University Thomas

Commonwealth School of Law in May.

degree in business administration from West Chester University in May. He works at SAP North America in Philadelphia and is an adjunct professor at Immaculata University.

Rebecca Dertinger ’19 is the program analyst for the Chemical Biological Innovative Material and Ensemble

We Want Your Recommendations!

Alumni Referral Award and Children of Alumni Scholarship

Development (CBIMED) team within the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldiers Center at the Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts.

Scott Werner ’19 is a first-year law student at the University of Pennsylvania

Alumni are invited to refer high school and/or transfer

Carey Law School.

students who have not yet been admitted to Lebanon Valley

Hannah Booth ’20 is an elementary

College. Students who are referred, admitted, and enroll at

teacher in the Caesar Rodney School

LVC are eligible to receive $1,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate enrollment. Parents who are graduates of

Faith Ishler ’20 is a freelance writer for LebTown, an owner-operated local

LVC are not eligible to refer their child(ren) but can receive an

news outlet.

LVC Alumni Scholarship worth up to $10,000 over four years

Trever Lamb ’20 is a first-year law

to attend The Valley. Visit www.lvc.edu/alumni to refer a

student at the University of Arkansas

student(s) or to learn more about the LVC Alumni Scholarship (Family Tuition Credit).

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School of Law.

Lois Goodling Gibbs ’47 died March 7

the Harrisburg area after working closely

in York. She formerly worked for York

with the American Heart Association,

Hospital and attended Trinity United

and educating local physicians in the

Church of Christ. She was a member

first use of peritoneal dialysis.

of LVC’s Delta Lambda Sigma.

’50s

Boyd, a member of Good Samaritan Catholic Church in Camp Hill, was president of the medical staff at the Rehab Hospital (Mechanicsburg), Central PA

Dr. Nancy H. Bright ’50 died Dec. 20,

Academy of Medicine, Dauphin County

2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. After graduating

Medical Association, and PA Medical

from LVC with a bachelor’s in chemis-

Association. The PA Medical Association

Noah Logan ’20 is a government rela-

try, she earned a doctorate in medicine

honored him for 50 years of service.

tions specialist at Pennsylvania State

from the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. She was a highly regarded

Robert E. Moller ’51 died March 25 in

Nurses Association.

Noah Logan ’20

Kylee Petritsch ’20 is a first-year law student at the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law.

IN MEMORIAM

and dedicated pediatrician in Steubenville, Ohio, for more than three decades, and always enjoyed seeing her former patients from the generations of families she cared for during her career.

Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army in Austria as a 1st Lieutenant, 4th Calvary Squadron. He worked at the Department of Defense for 12 years, then transferred to the Department of Labor until retiring in 1982. Moller was a passionate world

At LVC, Bright was inducted into the Phi

traveler, visiting at least 70 countries,

’40s

Alpha Epsilon Honor Society. She was

who loved great art. His brother, Richard

also president of the Women’s Commuter

’49, survives him.

Hazel Fornoff Detambel ’44 died March

Council and a member of the Chemistry Club and Quittapahilla. Bright was a

Richard James Schiemer ’51 died April

21 in Salem, Ore. She had a long career in piano and organ, accompanying choirs and opera singers, and playing countless organ recitals in the Sacramento, Calif., area. Detambel also was the longtime church organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sacramento.

Her husband, Marvin Detambel ’47, predeceased her.

Richard I. Bacastow ’47 died April 29 in State College. He served in the U.S. Air Corps as a B-24 Liberator flight engineer and top turret gunner. He dedicated his professional life to Hershey Foods Corporation, retiring in 1987 as manpower planning and development manager.

Bacastow volunteered with the Keystone Area Boy Scout Council, American Red Cross, and United Way. He was a senior warden at All Saints Episcopal Church in Hershey. His brother, Merle Bacastow ’39, and sister-in-law, Louise Saylor Bacastow ’40, predeceased him.

lifelong contributor to her undergraduate alma mater, becoming a member of the Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society, the College’s highest giving society, and leaving the College in her estate plans as a member of the Miles Rigor Society.

Dorothy Kline Welsh ’50 died April 18 in Lambertville, N.J. She taught at the Stockton Elementary School until retiring to raise a family. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury Twp. (Pa.), and a longtime volunteer with the Delaware Valley Food Pantry.

12 in New Jersey. He served in the U.S. Navy achieving the rank of Lieutenant during the Korean War, then worked in sales at U.S. Rubber and IBM. Schiemer then joined his father and brother in the building business, erecting about 75 homes throughout Bergen County, N.J. Lynn O. Blecker Sr. ’52 died June 10 in Lancaster. He was a member of the Air National Guard. He was a high school music teacher and band director in several New Jersey high schools. Blecker was a member of the Federation of Musicians and conductor of the Spokane

Dr. William J. Boyd ’51 died March 20 in

Washington Orchestra and Shriner Band

Mechanicsburg. He served as a Captain

in Washington. His brother, Bruce ’59,

in the U.S. Air Force after graduating

survives him.

from Hahnemann Medical College and

Clara Hoffman Putt ’52 died July 4,

completing a residency at Harrisburg Hospital. Boyd was a partner in the medical practice of Grandon and Boyd until retiring in 1995. He was instrumental in introducing CPR to physicians in

2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She taught private piano lessons for many years.

She and her husband were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and in April 1966, they were

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IN MEMORIAM sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for eter-

College in Trenton, N.J., and the University

and the National Association of Insurance

nity. Putt served as a ward, stake music

of Las Vegas. Mercer named its basket-

and Financial Advisors.

chair, organist, and choir director.

ball court “Howie Landa Court” in 2012.

Dr. Allen C. Boyer ’53 died Feb. 17 in Linglestown. He served in the U.S. Army in Fort Bragg, N.C. He taught chemistry and physics for 43 years at North Lebanon and Manheim Township high schools. After retirement, he taught at LVC until age 79. Boyer enjoyed playing tennis, golfing, and traveling.

Pauline Rittle Kauffman ’53, P’83 died April 16 in Cornwall. Early in her career, she was a music teacher at Manheim Central Elementary School and taught piano privately. In 1978 she helped her husband found Kauffman’s Animal Health in Lebanon, where she continued to be active until last year. Kauffman was an active member of St. Jacob’s Kimmerling’s Church in Lebanon for 62 years. She is survived by a daughter, Debra E. Kauffman ’83, granddaughter, Dr. Lauren Horst ’09,

He is a member of LVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame, the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Mercer County Community College Coaches Hall of Fame, and Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. Landa was a star player on LVC’s basketball team that reached the NCAA Sweet 16.

’60s Rosalind “Rosie” Horn Kunkel ’60 died April 19 in York. She taught at York Suburban High School as an earth and space science teacher then as a substitute teacher at various schools after her children were born. An active philan-

Ralph E. Yingst ’55 died March 19 in

thropic supporter, Kunkel was a found-

Youngstown, Ohio. From Cleona, he

ing member/president of the Russell &

earned a B.A. from the University of

Eleanor Horn Foundation and executive

Chicago then served with the U.S. Army

director at York County Literacy Council

160th Infantry Regiment in Korea during

and The WELL.

1952–53. After his service, Yingst returned home to earn a B.S. in chemistry from LVC and later his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a chemistry professor at Johnstown College in Pennsylvania before serving in the same role at Youngstown State University for

Kunkel and her husband of 59 years, R. Lee Kunkel ’57, met as undergraduates. They established The Rosalind H. and R. Lee Kunkel Endowed Programming Fund at LVC in honor of their children—Scott, Brad, Eric, Jennifer, Dexter, Elizabeth, Anthony, and David—

D’11, and Lauren’s husband, Matthew R.

28 years.

Becker ’10. She was predeceased by a

A second-generation Dutchman, Yingst

through their development. The Kunkle

sister, Mildred Rittle Keiser ’41.

was a dedicated alumnus who, with

Fund was created to enhance program-

Light Wilson Shearer Jr. ’54 died March

his late wife, Helen Fitsko Yingst, es-

ming for the Office of Intercultural Affairs

tablished The Gracia Remsberg Yingst

and Inclusive Programming specific to

Memorial Scholarship in honor of his

ALANA students (African, Latino, Asian,

parents to benefit students from Lebanon

or Native American).

30 in Hershey. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1953–55. He sold insurance for National Life and Accident Insurance, retiring in 1988. Shearer was an avid traveler, touring 42 countries.

Chester Snedeker ’54, P’79 died April 28 in Old Tappan, N.J. He was a lifelong educator, first as a math teacher at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, N.J., then as principal of River Dell High School in Oradell, N.J. His son, Jon ’79, predeceased him.

Howard “Howie” V. Landa ’55 died March 19 in Las Vegas, Nev. He was a legendary basketball coach Howard “Howie” V.

at Mercer County

Landa ’55

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County studying the sciences, mathematics, or music. The couple were LVC Lifetime Vickroy Associates.

who exemplified the value of diversity

Kunkel was a lifetime member of Calvary United Methodist Church, where she held administrative and teaching posi-

Yingst was a member of the Tabor United

tions. She is survived by her husband

Church of Christ, American Chemical

and was predeceased by a brother,

Society, Phi Lambda Upsilon, and Sigma

Robert Horn ’66.

Xi. He was predeceased by his father, William Paul Yingst 1918, and brothers Paul ’48, William ’49, Harold ’50, and Charles ’54. He is survived by a niece, Joan Yingst Walmer ’74, and nephew, Christopher M. Walmer ’08.

Russell “Rusty” Owens ’61 died May 10 in Harrisburg. He attended LVC, then joined the Marines. While on Parris Island, he was asked to teach a group of Marines how to swim and set up an aquatics program on the island. He held

Charles E. Boughter ’56 died Feb. 12 in

several swim coaching positions across

Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army,

the region, including at LVC from 1988–

then worked for Metropolitan Life Insur-

92. Owens was inducted into the Inter-

ance Company. He was a member of the

national Swimming Hall of Fame in 2010.

American Society of Safety Engineers

J. Olivia Bryant ’62 died May 21 in

Robert S. Fox ’69 died May 3 in Frederick,

Siegel, a member of LVC’s Miles Rigor

Norfolk, Va. She began her career as

Md. He worked for Massachusetts

Society since 2016, earned his J.D. from

an elementary school teacher. After

General Hospital, and later for Freder-

the Dickinson School of Law, L.L.M. from

marrying, she and her husband owned

ick Memorial Hospital for more than 20

Weidner University School of Law, and

several restaurants in Virginia Beach.

years. He is survived by his former wife,

D.Ed. from Penn State University. He was

Her husband, LeRoy Badgley ’61, pre-

Mary LaBella Kimberley ’69.

a member of Trinity United Methodist

deceased Bryant. A brother-in-law,

Church in Lebanon, and the American,

Gary R. Wasson ’63 died May 19 in

’70s

Naples, Fla. He served more than 10

Robert “Bob” J. Adams ’70 died May 24,

years in the U.S. Army Reserves. Wasson

2019, in Hershey. He worked for Christian

worked for the Internal Revenue Ser-

Churches United in Harrisburg.

Larry Rudy ’62, survives her.

vice in Indianapolis, Ind., the General Accounting Office, and several CPA firms in the Washington, D.C., area. He then was a comptroller, systems administrator, and general manager at several car dealerships in Maryland.

Jean A. Miller ’73 died April 15 in Red Lion. She was a payroll supervisor and consultant with Johnson Controls for 38 years until retiring in 2018. She was a founding Elder and member of the Sonlight Chapel. She provided account-

Pennsylvania, and Dauphin County Bar Associations. Siegel is survived by his twin sister, Susan Siegel Hinkley ’75.

’80s David F. Buffington ’82 died March 6 in Hershey. He was a freelance trumpet player who arranged, wrote, and played many types of music with various groups at countless events throughout the years. He had a great love for gardening

James D. Huey ’64 died Feb. 14 in

ing services to local businesses, was the

Hershey. He was a professional musi-

auditor for Chanceford Township, and

cian who performed regionally and

founder and organizer of the Chanceford

Steven S. Scott ’83 died Aug. 14, 2019,

nationally. He also taught instrumental

Township Business Showcase.

in Maryland. Before attending LVC, he

music lessons, privately and at various schools, retiring from Bishop McDevitt High School. He founded Huey Concessions and the Jimmy David Orchestra.

Huey was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in Annville.

Joseph M. Pease ’75 died April 7 in Hershey. He earned master’s degrees in counseling and public health from Loyola University, Baltimore, and the University of Pittsburgh. Pease had a long career in health and human ser-

Carl E. Miller ’65, P’89 died May 7 in

vices, retiring from the Commonwealth

Mechanicsburg. He served in Korea in the

of Pennsylvania Department of Health.

U.S. Army. He worked for Bell Telephone for 27 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed vacationing, especially summer camping trips to Canada. Miller is survived by a son, Cameron Miller ’89, and a daughterin-law, Laura Wagner Miller ’90.

Dr. Irwin H. Siegel, Esq., ’75 died April 12 in Hershey. He served as house counsel and manager for the former Commonwealth National (Mellon) Bank in Harrisburg and former Farmers First Bank (now BB&T) in Lititz. Siegel also taught exten-

M. Margaret “Maggie” Dowling ’67 died

sively, full- and part-time, for more than

March 6 in Harrisburg. She had a long

40 years at Palmyra Area School District,

and distinguished career as a psychiatric

Penn State Harrisburg, Lebanon Valley

nurse at Jefferson Hospital in Philadel-

College, and Pennsylvania College

phia. She was a lifelong member of St.

of Technology in Williamsport. After

Francis of Assisi Church in Harrisburg.

retiring, Siegel returned to Lebanon and

A passionate doll lover, Dowling was a

served the HACC-Lebanon Campus as a

charter member of the John Harris Doll

career outreach coordinator. He served

Club and a member of the Central Penn

numerous community organizations,

Doll Collectors of America.

including the Coleman Memorial Park

and flowers.

worked several years as an acrobat for Cirque du Soleil. His post-college career was spent working at ISC Defense Systems and ISC Technologies in Lancaster, Unisys in Maryland, and NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center, where he earned more than 26 awards and honors.

In 2001, he became chief engineer, a position he held until his death. United Airlines recognized him for having flown three million miles.

William “Bill” E. Hough ’87 died Feb. 21 in Annville. He worked for The King’s College in New York, Dubuque University in Iowa, and retired in 1991 as head librarian at LVC after 30 years. Hough also served on the staff at Word of Life in New York. He earned other undergraduate degrees from Philadelphia School of the Bible and The King’s College, and master’s degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and Columbia University.

Hough was an active member of Lebanon Valley Bible Church. He enjoyed jig-

board of trustees.

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IN MEMORIAM

During the next two decades, Washington held several federal government positions of increasing responsibility in Washington, D.C.; Shreveport, La.; Canandaigua, N.Y.; and Brecksville, Ohio. He returned to the Lebanon VAMC to serve as CEO until his retirement in December 1998.

For 34 years, Washington made it his mission to care for the heroes who placed their lives on the line to preserve the freedom we all enjoy. As CEO of the Lebanon VAMC, he introduced the first mobile screening van in the region, the Camp Hill Outpatient Clinic, and a Substance Abuse Unit.

Washington served on several boards and for many community organizations, including Leadership Lebanon Valley (inaugural planning committee), Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce (board member), and Relay for Life (honorary chair). He was a proud 60-year member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Washington was active in area theater productions with the Lebanon Community Theater, Mt. Gretna Playhouse, and Theater of the Seven Sisters. He especially enjoyed his work with directors Art Ford ’59, professor emeritus of English, and the Kreider brothers, Bruce and Brian.

Leonard Washington Jr. P’86 Leonard Washington Jr. P’86, husband of Dr. Albertine “Tina” Washington P’86, H’91, member emerita of the LVC Board of Trustees, died May 28 in Lebanon. A native of New Orleans, La., he earned his bachelor’s degree at Dillard University, master of social work degree at Howard University, and master of business administration degree at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He began his career as a social worker at the Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) before moving to Illinois when he was appointed as a supervisory social worker at the North Chicago VAMC.

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“Leonard was a very fine actor who was well known in the area for his theater and philanthropic work,” said Dr. Ford. “I was privileged to write several plays for Leonard, John Synodinos, former LVC president, and Dr. Bill Magill, former LVC dean. Leonard was a delight. He had a presence that brought life to all his lines, as well as a dignity and, if needed, a grandeur that was simply part of who he was. His mere presence in a play brought out the best in others on the stage with him. It was an honor to be part of his acting life and a pleasure to know him.”

Washington received the College’s Founders Day Award in 1998. He was a faithful and active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served in leadership positions such as lay reader, chair of the Pastor Parish Committee, choir member, men’s breakfast leader, and local and district committee member. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Tina, a daughter, Tina Washington Felty ’86, and son, Troy A. Washington.

saw puzzles, crossword puzzles, reading,

John, and Stars of the Lawrence Welk

and a former member of St. Peter’s

and collecting diecast cars.

Show.

Lutheran Church in NYC.

Mike Ebersole died June 4 in Mt. Joy.

Dr. Roger J. Stopkie died May 12 in

He was the update anchor weekday

Chester County. He had worked as the

mornings on the Lyons Den and The

director of research and development at

Christopher J. Ficca ’92 died May 9 in

Early Morning Show with Steve Todd

ICI and Astra-Zeneca. After retirement,

Mount Carmel. He was an accountant for

on WLBR/WQIC, and also hosted the

he worked as a consultant with several

the Department of Revenue.

middays on WQIC weekdays. He was the

pharmaceutical companies. He is sur-

public address announcer for 13 years

vived by his wife, Dr. Joelle Stopkie, LVC

for LVC’s men’s and women’s basket-

professor emerita of French.

ball and football games. Ebersole was a

Ruth M. Tierney died March 4 in Hershey.

’90s Amy Jo Rushanan Powell ’96 died May 25 in Harrisburg. She worked for Our Lady of the Valley School, WellSpan Philhaven, and most recently was a child

huge Green Bay Packers fan.

She was a piano teacher at LVC’s Com-

specialist instructor with Lancaster-

Marian Patton Hough died April 9 in

munity Music Institute and also taught

Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13. Powell

Lancaster. She attended LVC and gradu-

at Tierney Music Studio. Tierney was a

is survived by a cousin, Jessica Cantrell

ated from Lancaster General Hospital

concert pianist and played with the West

Newcomer ’01.

School of Nursing. She started her

Shore Symphony. Tierney was a member

nursing career as an industrial nurse at

of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, where

Alcoa in Lancaster. Marian retired as a

she was organist for many years. She is

nurse manager at CGH Medical Center

survived by a daughter, Kathy Tierney,

in Sterling, Ill. Before her role at CGH,

former athletic director at LVC.

she worked at hospitals in Lancaster and

Kenneth L. Wolfe H’00 died May 9 in

Joan J. Gill ’98 died March 23 in Lebanon.

She retired from the Good Samaritan Hospital in 2006 as the director of emergency services. Following her time at the hospital, she worked for Gill Rock Drill Company Inc., in Lebanon, from 2006–2015 as a human resource administrator and board member. Gill enjoyed

DeKalb and Lawrenceville, Ill. Hough was a member of the Covenant United Methodist Church in Lancaster.

Cornwall. He was a student-athlete in school, and in 1956 he was named by the Associated Press to the Pennsylvania

Selina Hill McArdle died April 20 in

All-State Football First Team. Wolfe was

Meriden, Conn. She attended LVC and

selected to the National High School

had a long, distinguished civic career,

All-American Football Team the same

Lillian A. Bowman died March 30 in

championing the senior citizen com-

year. In 2001, he was inducted into the

Cornwall. She was a bookkeeper at LVC

munity in Connecticut. Following her

Lebanon School District Hall of Fame. He

and worked for the law firm of Reilly,

civic career, she opened a craft store in

served in the U.S. Navy for three years,

Wolfson, Sheffey, Schrum, and Lundberg.

Cheshire, Conn. McArdle is survived by

attaining the rank of Lieutenant. He

She was a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal

her husband, James McArdle ’57, and a

worked for Hershey Foods Corporation

Church in Lebanon and a member of the

son, Christopher M. McArdle ’83.

(The Hershey Company), becoming the

Eastern Star Order.

Harriet M. Ranck died Oct. 16, 2019,

chair and chief executive officer of the

Erwin Chandler, a former adjunct in-

in Middletown. She was a graduate

structor in music, died Jan. 2 in Sinking

of Central Penn Business School and

Springs. He played principal horn for

Lutheran Deaconess School. Ranck, the

the Reading and Pottstown Symphony

wife of the late Rev. Dr. J. Allan Ranck ’34,

orchestras, and taught at several edu-

was a secretary at the Valley Trust Com-

cational institutions, including Murray

pany in Palmyra and United Lutheran

State University and the Milton Hershey

Church of America and National Council

School. As a composer, Horn received

of Churches, both in New York City (NYC).

the George Washington Medal of Honor

Ranck and her husband established the

for his work, The Constitution. As a

Dr. J. Allan Ranck Memorial Scholarship

freelance musician, he performed with

at LVC to benefit a junior pre-ministerial

orchestras backing Jonny Mathis, Elvis

student. She was a member of St. Peter’s

Presley, Andy Williams, Olivia Newton-

Lutheran Church in Manheim Township

vacationing with her grandchildren.

FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

company in 1994, a position he held until his retirement in 2001. Wolfe served on the boards of directors for numerous companies and was honored by LVC with an honorary doctorate in 2000.

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Students cross the new bridge to North Campus during Orientation Week.

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GO FURTHER. ACHIEVE MORE.

Enroll Now in LVC’s Winter Term | Jan. 4–24 The College will host a winter term semester this year and offer undergraduate and graduate courses, 100% online and at a reduced rate. Take the opportunity to catch up, get ahead, or explore a topic of interest through these courses. Space permitting, alumni and students enrolled at other colleges and universities also may enroll in a course. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and students can only take one course during the Winter Term.

Winter Term: course Offerings (All courses are three credits and fully online) UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Business 130 | Modern Business Organizations Dr. Kimberlee Josephson Economics 102 | Principles of Macroeconomics Kyle Hoy English 120 | Introduction to Literature Dr. Laura Eldred History 251 | African Politics & History Jude Ogene, Esq.

Political Science 290 | African Politics & History Jude Ogene, Esq. Psychology 110 | General Psychology Dr. Rachel Albert Sociology 110 | Introduction to Sociology Theodora Sakellarides Spanish 101 | Elementary Spanish Level 1 Dr. Gabriella McEvoy

Law 150 | Introduction to Law & Justice Dr. Philip Benesch & Dr. Noel Hubler

GRADUATE COURSES Exercise Science 749 | Sport Psychology Dr. Jody Langdon

Psychology 811 | Grief Counseling Dr. Debra Pérez

Tuition and Financial Aid Tuition is based on the course level. Undergraduate tuition is $485 per credit. Graduate Tuition is $673 per credit. There are no grants or scholarships for the winter term.

Please email registrar@lvc.edu with questions or to receive a course registration form.

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