The Valley Magazine: Fall 2019

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Graduate and Online Offerings Propel Adult Learners

THE VALLEY Volume 35 | Number 1 Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Chief Communications Officer

EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Tom Hanrahan, Editor, Writer Kristen Evans, Feature Writer Michael Freeman Rebecca Hearsey Susan Sarisky Jones ’92 Victoria Kidd Molly O’Brien-Foelsch, Writer Jaime Rowe M’18 Ali Wenger Anita Williams, Class Notes

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PHOTOGRAPHY Emily Acri Andy Boehme ’19 Blue Cardinal Photography Frederic Carter Tim Flynn ’05 Michael Freeman Ryan Gilroy ’19 Nick Gould Erin Kingham ’18, D’21 A.J. Nutter, Feature, News Jaime Rowe M’18

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GRADUATE AND ONLINE OFFERINGS PROPEL ADULT LEARNERS

CONTENTS

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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VALLEY VIEWS

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GRADUATE AND ONLINE OFFERINGS PROPEL ADULT LEARNERS FORWARD

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES

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IN MEMORIAM

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CAMPUS VIEW

ON THE COVER Justin Lee ’11, M’19 earned his LVC MBA with a concentration in human resource management. He’s now the talent acquisition specialist at Milton Hershey School.

INSIDE COVER Students and alumni came out in droves to support the Flying Dutchmen football team for their season opener against #14 Franklin & Marshall College.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Alumni, Parents, and Friends, On August 22, it became official: With the arrival of 478 first-year students, LVC has now recruited three consecutive years of record-setting first-year classes. We accomplished this in one of the most crowded and competitive enrollment markets in the country and at the most challenging time for colleges in recent history.

The Flying Dutchmen rosters are at capacity. The Pride of the Valley Marching Band has 45 new members from the entering class. Twenty of our new students are part of LVC alumni families, and the class represents 15 states, the District of Columbia, and seven countries.

Move-in day was energized and energizing, with student-athletes and First-Year Mentors helping unload cars and carry boxes, mini-fridges, clothes, and snacks into the residence halls—which are full. Capturing images of the class required two photographers and a drone. There was even some dancing during the welcome picnic on the Social Quad.

Our new students can be confident they have joined a learning community that makes its mark in many important ways. Among the recent milestones: •

LVC was again named #1 in Pennsylvania for job placement by the career site Zippia. This ranking reflects LVC’s success in preparing students for careers rather than jobs.

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Our new vice president of academic affairs, Dr. Monica Cowart, joined the College in July. As she develops our academic strategy, Dr. Cowart will expand LVC’s graduate and online programs and identify strategic partners to enhance the educational experience of students across all programs.

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Dr. Chris Dolan, chair of social sciences and professor of politics and global studies, received a Fulbright Research Grant to travel to Kosovo for the spring semester. He joins 10 recent graduates and Dr. Kathleen Tacelosky, professor of Spanish, who were also recognized by the Fulbright Program.

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Dr. Michelle Scesa, chair and assistant professor, and her colleagues received word that our SpeechLanguage Pathology (SLP) Program was approved for accreditation candidacy by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

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This winter, new SLP facilities will be constructed in the Heilman Center, thanks to $1 million in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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Based on the remarkable academic, co-curricular, and addiction recovery success of the first Collegiate Recovery House last year, a second recovery house was added this year in partnership with Caron Treatment Centers.

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A $375,000 grant from WellSpan Health will enable Dr. Lou Manza and colleagues in the Psychology Department to develop a master’s degree program in clinical mental health counseling, set to launch in Fall 2020.

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Lillian Zenner ’20, D’22 and President Lewis E. Thayne

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Gifts and commitments in 2019 exceeded $7 million for the fifth time in six years. This included a $720,000 gift for scholarship endowment from the Stabler Foundation. I am also pleased to report that we reached the $10 million goal of the Arnold Challenge to support the construction of the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion.

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The new pedestrian bridge will be completed this semester and provide accessible, safe, and visually appealing access between North and South campus.

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Innovative technologies have been added to the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success that allow our students to conduct virtual interviews, develop professional photographs, and add other tools that enhance career preparation. A new Breen App is in development.

As I begin my eighth and last year as president, I continue to feel the joy of leading LVC through a time of significant innovation, accomplishment, and renewal. By any measure, LVC is more inclusive in its exceptional student experience and more dynamic in its academic offerings. I intend to hand off to the College’s 19th president a thriving institution with a winning strategy that builds on the many, many strengths of this special place. We never take for granted the extraordinary students who come to this College at some sacrifice to their families, with a clear sense of purpose, and with a desire to get a great education. It is for them that the faculty and a committed staff dedicate themselves to the success of every student. I invite you to join me in celebrating LVC by coming back to campus for Homecoming Weekend, October 11–13, 2019, and by showing your Valley pride wherever you go. Go Valley!

President Lewis E. Thayne

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Academic Affairs

Meet Dr. Monica Cowart, Vice President of Academic Affairs dergraduate curriculum. Tied to this is a

By embracing this anchor institution

goal to foster interdisciplinary collabora-

philosophy and working with our part-

tions among our faculty that will include

ners, LVC will reach more students,

building beneficial academic-commu-

increase industry partnerships, and

nity partnerships. Finally, implement-

fulfill our mission more robustly. In

ing inclusive excellence initiatives in

short, we will expand our educational

academic affairs will be a high priority.

and social footprint.

Building upon existing programs, we are evidence-based retention initiatives that

What is your leadership philosophy?

are grounded in the principles of access,

My philosophy is to create a fast-paced,

already developing and implementing

student success, and transformative learning. Inclusive excellence is integral

What drew you to Lebanon Valley College?

I was impressed by how everyone on campus embraces a commitment to student success. This dedication is ev-

to our mission, our strategic plan, and our commitment to our students.

Why are these the most crucial areas?

solution-focused environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. I lead in a direct and transparent manner that leverages the strengths of my team.

Expectations are high, and timelines are short, but we celebrate successes and come together to solve setbacks.

ident in every initiative that faculty and

A lifetime commitment to learning,

Connection is key. Sometimes, teams

staff implement. LVC is defined by its

which includes graduate and profes-

need to laugh together in high-pressure,

first-rate student experience. Students

sional development, is the basis of the

outcome-oriented environments.

are mentored by their professors and

College mission to develop “graduates

provided opportunities for growth that

empowered to pursue a life of learning,

most other institutions do not offer until

citizenship, and success.” Graduates no

graduate school. I am honored to join a

longer stay in the same job for their ca-

college that makes these transforma-

reers. Yet, our faculty members consis-

tive, immersive student experiences an

tently educate students to be life-long

everyday reality and the hallmark of an

learners who can adapt to a changing

LVC education.

job and global market.

What are your first-year priorities?

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I make a killer guacamole, but I can’t cook to save my life. I am a firm believer in using exercise and mindfulness meditation to manage stress. I love to travel to new places with my family, and we try

The priorities I noted above are crucial

to visit at least one new country each

because success in these areas will

year (last year we went to Costa Rica).

enable LVC to serve as the premier

We have a 14-year old rescue sheltie

New program development, especially

educational anchor institution in our

who runs our household when she

for graduate and online degrees, will

region. Anchor institutions are enduring

isn’t sleeping.

be a top priority. I had a lot of success

organizations that are drivers of commu-

in overseeing these areas at my prior

nity and economic development while

We are excited to learn about the best

institution and I am excited to work with

being committed to addressing critical

faculty to develop graduate programs at

local issues, including those related to

LVC that complement our strong un-

education and health.

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places to hike, bike, and eat in PA. I am even more excited to join the LVC community.

We’re #1 for Jobs—Again!

LVC was listed #1 in Pennsylvania in Zippia’s “The Best College in Each State for Getting a Job 2019.” Zippia uses the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard data on students 10 years after enrolling at an institution.

The job placement rate for LVC graduates is 95.63 percent, positioning Lebanon Valley College #4 among all colleges and universities in the United States. Zippia ranked Lebanon Valley College #1 in the nation in its 2018 listing.

Commencement—The Big 150 Nearly 470 students celebrated their

in biochemistry & molecular biology and envi-

academic success and achievements

ronmental science. Beverly Butts ’78, adjunct

during Lebanon Valley College’s 150th

assistant professor in music (clarinet), received

Commencement on May 11 in Louis A.

the Nevelyn J. Knisley Award, annually be-

Sorrentino Gymnasium.

stowed on a part-time or adjunct member

By tradition, Dr. Chris Dolan, chair of so-

of the College faculty.

cial sciences, delivered the Commence-

The College also awarded honorary de-

ment Address after being named the

grees to three leaders in the academic,

recipient of The Thomas Rhys Vickroy

philanthropic, and healthcare commu-

Distinguished Teaching Award during

nities: James A. Erdman II, a 35-year

the 2018 ceremony. Dolan also received

member of the LVC music faculty,

the Educator of the Year Award, as

Doctor of Music; William Lehr Jr., Esq.,

selected by the student body, during

community philanthropist and former

Baccalaureate the previous evening.

two-term chair of LVC’s Board of

Dr. Robert Machado, chair of human-

Trustees, Doctor of Humane Letters;

ities and assistant professor of English,

and Dr. Rachel L. Levine, secretary

received the 2019 Vickroy Award.

of health for the Commonwealth

The top student award, the H. Anthony

of Pennsylvania and professor of

Neidig Award, was presented to Kevin Beaver ’18 who graduated with degrees

pediatrics and psychiatry at the Penn State College of Medicine, Doctor of Science.

Kevin Beaver ’18

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CFA Institute Welcomes LVC

Speech-Language Pathology Moves to Candidate Status

LVC was welcomed into the CFA Institute

After receiving a perfect site

with the CAA, awarded to devel-

University Affiliation Program. The affiliation

visit score under the leadership of

oping or emerging programs for a

recognizes LVC’s Analytical Finance Program

Dr. Michelle Scesa, chair of com-

maximum period of five years. The

as positioning students well to obtain the Char-

munication sciences & disorders/

first graduate-level class begins in

tered Financial Analyst® designation, the most

speech-language pathology, the

fall 2020.

respected and recognized investment creden-

master’s program in speech-

tial in the world. Entry into the CFA Program

language pathology was named

signals to potential students, employers, and

a Candidate for Accreditation

the marketplace that Lebanon Valley College’s

by the Council on Academic

curriculum is closely tied to professional prac-

Accreditation in Audiology and

tice and is well-suited to prepare students to

Speech-Language Pathology

sit for the CFA examinations.

(CAA) of the American Speech-

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Language-Hearing Association.

Rockville, MD 20850

This is a “pre-accreditation” status

800-498-2071

Chartered Financial Analyst is a registered trademark owned by CFA Institute.

Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Actively Intercultural

Athletic Training Students Learn About Medical Techniques in China Students Volunteer in the Dominican Republic and Peru

As part of the Perspectives from Traditional Chinese Medicine program, six athletic training students and three faculty attended an international conference in Shanghai and studied medical techniques at Beijing Sport University. It was the College’s first faculty-led trip to China.

Jen Liedtka ’92, M’02, LVC’s coordinator of service and

The students—Victoria ByDeLey ’19, M’20, Julianna Currie ’20, M’21,

volunteerism, led student-faculty groups on a pair of

Michael Dueck ’19, M’20, Shea Fisher ’19, M’20, Ava Grillo ’21, and

service trips to the Dominican Republic and Peru during

Ryan Natale ’18, M’20—presented and participated in workshops.

the spring 2019 semester. In January, a dozen students,

Dr. Joseph Murphy, director and associate professor of athletic

two faculty members, and Michael Butcher ’18, who

training, discussed large-scale event planning and crisis manage-

served as an alumni leader, volunteered in the rural

ment at the Asia Pacific Conference for Certified Athletic Trainers

fishing village of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic. In

in Shanghai. Dr. Eva Frank, assistant professor of athletic training,

May, nine students and Dr. Gabriela McEvoy, chair of

gave a workshop on personal branding and how best to work a

languages, traveled to Misminay, a remote village in the

room and interview. Currie gave her student-faculty research on a

Andes Mountains of Peru, where they worked to estab-

community partnership and public health initiative she conducted

lish a sustainable food source for the community.

with Erin Ulrich, clinical assistant professor of athletic training.

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President’s Corner

Dr. Thayne to Retire Dr. Lewis E. Thayne announced that the

of record first-year enrollment; construc-

current academic year would be his final

tion of the Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold

one as president of Lebanon Valley Col-

Health Professions Pavilion, ensuring

lege. He and his wife, Dorry, will retire

LVC’s leadership position in health

from the College June 30, 2020.

professions education; the establish-

Since his appointment in 2012, Thayne

ment of 12 successful academic pro-

has led the College through a transfor-

grams; and an institutional commitment

mational time marked by gains in stu-

to inclusive excellence.

dent and graduate success. Milestones

The 2019 President’s Report will highlight

include a successful Middle States

Dr. Thayne’s tenure as the 18th president

re-accreditation; three successive years

of Lebanon Valley College.

Help LVC Find its 19th President Lebanon Valley College has hired executive search firm WittKieffer to recruit the College’s 19th president.

Visit www.lvc.edu/presidentialsearch to submit nominations and see updates on the progress of the search.

Admission Another Record First-Year Class LVC opened its fall semester with a record number of first-year students. The new class of 478 students, the most in the College’s 153-year history, surpasses last year’s record of 473 first-year students. In

Thirty-seven transfer students join the

attention provided by our faculty and

class, bringing the total undergraduate

coaches, offering majors desired by

enrollment to 1,638 students. There

students and employers, and the tremen-

was also an increase in the number of

dous employment success of our gradu-

full-time graduate health professions

ates,” said Edwin Wright, vice president of

students (master’s and doctorate),

enrollment. “Lebanon Valley College has

from 84 to 93.

created a culture that enables students

fall 2017, LVC opened with 466 first-year

“The record first-year class is due to

students, also a record at the time.

several reasons, including the personal

to go further and achieve more, personally and professionally.”

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Philanthropy Transforms Grants Enable Global Study and Internships

(l. to r.) President Lewis E. Thayne, Lynn Breen, Ed Breen, Elyse E. Rogers, Esq., ’76

Breens Inducted Into Laureate Society

Two new funds, the DiMatteo Holsinger

nomics and politics in Washington, D.C.,

Internship Fund and the Thaddeus Ste-

through The Fund for American Studies.

vens Project, were added this year to the

Several other LVC students experienced

long-standing Edward H. Arnold H’87 and Jeanne Donlevy Arnold H’08 Program for Experiential Education. This financial support helped students study and learn everywhere from Minnesota and New York City to Greece and

internships through the Thaddeus Stevens Project, which provides financial support to humanities and social sciences students, and the DiMatteo Holsinger Fund, which helps students with reasonable costs associated with an internship.

LVC trustee Ed Breen and his wife,

South Africa.

Lynn, were inducted into the College’s

Christopher Miller ’21 shadowed doctors

Zimmerman P’09 established the Thad-

in Greece through the Atlantis Clinical

deus Stevens Project to convey grati-

Fellowship. D’Anna Sydow ’20 interned

tude for the educational guidance their

in South Africa at the Ihata Shelter for

daughter, Lila Stevenson Zimmerman ’09,

Abused Women and Children. Nicole

received at The Valley. Wendie DiMatteo

Flohr ’20, an Allwein Scholar, interned in

Holsinger, an LVC trustee for more than

the Protocol Office at the United States

25 years, and her husband, Steven J.

Mission to the United Nations in New

Holsinger, created their fund to provide

York City and Mai Phan ’20 studied eco-

career opportunities to students that were

Laureate Society during the annual Thomas Rhys Vickroy Society dinner last spring, in recognition of their $1.5 million-dollar gift to create the Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success. The Laureate Society, LVC’s highest donor society, recognizes individuals whose extraordinary gifts to the College, made during their lifetime or

Dr. Louise Stevenson P’09 and Philip

previously out of reach due to cost.

posthumously, total $1 million or more.

Three other couples—Larry Q. Hall ’61 and Sandra K. Hall, Bob Johns ’75 and Holly Johns, and Carroll “Skip” Missimer ’76, ’79 and Linda L. Missimer—were inducted as new Lifetime Vickroy Associates, which recognizes those who have a cumulative lifetime giving total of more than $100,000.

The College also presented alumni citations, which are awarded for significant service to one’s profession, to the

Mai Phan ’20

community, and/or to the College, to Tony DeMarco ’70 (retired investment planner, Principle Capital Management), Dr. Sophia Y. Lunt ’05 (cancer research associate/assistant professor, Michigan State University), and Joan Squires ’79 (president, Omaha Performing Arts). Visit LVC’s YouTube channel to watch videos about these honorees.

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Rhoades Challenge Scores The Rhoades Family Athletic Challenge received significant support to easily surpass its goal and raise more than $52,000 for LVC’s student-athletes. Alumni and friends joined to raise $27,803 to earn a matching $25,000 gift from Mike Rhoades ’95 and Jodie Smith Rhoades ’96 for Dutchmen Athletics and the Blue & White Club.

Community Collaborations

Candoris Ups Support for Esports In July, David Shapiro ’99, LVC’s eSports director of operations,

The Candoris extension means that student-athletes on

and Stephan Van Der Ploog, Candoris president and chief

the College’s nine eSports teams will continue to sport the

accountability officer, announced that the College’s eSports

Candoris logo on their jerseys and the company’s banner will

program signed a three-year partnership agreement that runs

be displayed in the competition arena for all practices and

through the 2021–22 academic year. Candoris, a Pennsylvania-

matches, the latter of which air live on Twitch.TV.

based technology solutions provider, was the original sponsor of LVC’s intercollegiate varsity eSports team—the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.

LVC’s eSports program added two competitions, Call of Duty and Paladins, this fall.

WellSpan Supports New Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling A new master’s degree in clinical mental

start-up funding and internship and

opment. He and his faculty colleagues

health counseling at LVC will prepare

practicum opportunities for the ad-

collaborated with staff at WellSpan

mental health and counseling profes-

vanced degree, which is set to launch

Philhaven, a behavioral health organiza-

sionals to address growing regional

in fall 2020.

tion that serves five counties. WellSpan

healthcare needs. WellSpan Health has

Dr. Lou Manza, LVC chair and professor

partnered with the College to provide

of psychology, led the program’s devel-

Good Samaritan Hospital is also a partner in the program.

Academic Achievements

Roy Named LVC’s First Goldwater Scholar The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation named Brandon Roy ’20 a 2019–20 Goldwater Scholar. The national award recognizes undergraduate researchers for exceptional work. Goldwater Scholars receive up to $7,500 a year to help cover costs associated with their remaining undergraduate studies.

Roy, a senior who plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical biology and teach at a university, is advised by Dr. Michelle Rasmussen, assistant professor of chemistry, with whom he also conducts research. This past summer, Roy was accepted to Cornell AgriTech’s Summer Scholars Program to research plant pathology Brandon Roy ’20

and plant-microbe biology.

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The Sporting Life Dutchmen Athletes Receive Honors; Eck Named All-American Flying Dutchmen Athletics had another successful year with nine student-athletes winning player- or rookie-of-the-year honors, among other achievements including women’s lacrosse star Jen Eck ’19 being named the second All-American in program history.

Fall

Jen Eck ’19

Jess Attieh ’19—Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Commonwealth Women’s Volleyball Player of the Year Cecile Kat ’21—MAC Commonwealth Field Hockey Co-Offensive Player of the Year Noah Griffin ’22—MAC Men’s Cross Country Rookie of the Year Reily Shelly ’22—MAC Commonwealth Women’s Volleyball Rookie of the Year

Winter Logan Grauer ’22—MAC Indoor Track & Field Rookie of the Year Brett Johnson ’19—MAC Men’s Ice Hockey Offensive Player of the Year Jill Moffatt ’20—MAC Women’s Ice Hockey Co-Goaltender of the Year

Spring Jen Eck ’19—MAC Commonwealth Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Year, Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Metro Region First Team, and IWLCA Third Team All-American Leah Franklin ’20—MAC Commonwealth Women’s Lacrosse Tournament MVP Makenzie Kelley ’19—IWLCA Division III North-South Senior All-State Justin Schuetz ’22—MAC Commonwealth Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Year Veronica Venezia ’21—IWLCA All-Metro Region First Team

Women’s LAX Makes History Jackie Dando, head women’s lacrosse coach, led her team to a historic season last spring with the squad winning the program’s first Middle Atlantic Commonwealth title and NCAA Championship Tournament bid. The team earned their first NCAA postseason victory, defeating the United States Merchant Marine Academy, before falling to National Championship finalist Salisbury University. Six of the team’s stars—Jen Eck ’19, Leah Franklin ’20, Brittany Hathaway ’21, Makenzie Kelley ’19, Morgan Ernst ’21, and Veronica Venezia ’21—earned conference, regional, or national awards.

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Laughlin Hall Athletic Hall of Fame to Induct Six Five distinguished alumni and a legendary coach/athletics administrator comprise the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The annual induction ceremony, which began in 1976, will be held Friday, Oct. 11, during Homecoming Weekend.

Elyse E. Rogers, Esq., ’76

The inductees represent six sports: Daryl Hess ’90 (men’s basketball, baseball),

Trustee News

Stacey Hollinger (assistant field hockey coach, head softball coach, associate

Elyse E. Rogers, Esq., ’76, chair of the

(men’s basketball), Dr. Matthew Joshua Shellenberger ’99 (men’s tennis), and Alex

LVC Board of Trustees, announced that

Wolfe Hodge ’09 (field hockey).

Aji M. Abraham, Esq., Dr. Mary Jean “M.J.”

LVC will also honor the 1969 LVC football team and the 1998–99 men’s basketball

Bishop ’84, Richard Harper ’81, P’22,

squad. The 1969 football team was MAC conference tri-champs, and the 1998–99

Joseph Rilatt ’91, Dr. Kenneth Yarnall

men’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

director of athletics), John Mentzer ’08 (baseball, men’s soccer), Andy Panko ’99

(faculty trustee), and Jared Kramer ’21 (student trustee) were appointed to the board during the May 2019 meeting. Dr. Katie Oriel, co-chair and professor of physical therapy, and Shilesky MontalvoCruz ’19 completed their terms as a faculty and student representative, respectively, and Michael Beyer ’80 and Geret De Piper ’68 retired from the board.

Rogers also announced that eight board members were approved for additional terms through 2022. These trustees are Dr. Kristen Angstadt ’74, Jeanne Donlevy Arnold H’08, Ed Breen, Susan Manbeck Corbett ’72, Louise Hess ’78, Greg High ’92, Karen Schmitt ’80, and

Daryl Hess ’90

Ryan Tweedie ’93.

Stacey Hollinger

John Mentzer ’08

Dr. Matthew Joshua

Alex Wolfe

Shellenberger ’99

Hodge ’09

Six to Receive Alumni Awards During Homecoming Mark your calendars for Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 11–13,

University of Northern Colorado, will be awarded the June Herr

to celebrate the accomplishments of six graduates who will

Educator of the Year Award. Charles McElwee ’11, assistant

receive alumni awards. Dr. Tony Leach ’73, professor emeritus

editor at City Journal of Manhattan Institute, will receive the

of music and music education at Pennsylvania State University,

Young Alumni Award. Jill Kidulic Whiskeyman ’07, co-founder

will receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Julie Beidler ’98,

and chief executive officer of Simpatico Studios, and Steve

an English teacher in the Northern Lebanon School District, will

Whiskeyman ’09, co-founder and managing partner of the

be honored with the D. Clark Carmean Award in Admission.

company, will be honored with Creative Achievement Awards.

Kyle Ward ’09, assistant professor of criminology at the

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Propelling Adult Learners

LVC is expanding its educational and professional impact through graduate education.

By Kristen Evans

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“The fact that LVC offered online courses during the school year while I was teaching made it so much easier to finish. I could sit down and hash out my work on the weekends. It wasn’t a big deal to balance schoolwork and being human.”

—Corinne Houtz ’15

Corinne Houtz ’15, a percussionist who earned undergraduate

Within the last three years, the College has ramped up its

degrees in music and music education from LVC, knows that

graduate and online course offerings. Adult learners can enroll

many of the students she teaches in the Pottsville Area School

in eight graduate certificate and degree programs—with a

District love music. They stream songs on their phones, sing

ninth, a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling,

along to smash hits on the radio, and seek out new artists on

to start in fall 2020—or take Act 48 Credits for Educators while

YouTube—but they may not feel that a choir or concert band

considering the optimal graduate degree or certificate to pur-

is the right fit for them.

sue. Program offerings range from a master’s degree in STEM

That’s why Houtz returned to LVC this year to earn a Modern Band Certificate, a graduate program that helps educators learn how to teach “music as a second language.” After just a few Modern Band sessions, Houtz said, her students could play popular songs on the ukulele or compose their tunes as part of a mini rock band.

Houtz is part of a growing population of adult learners seeking to gain more skills and advance in their careers. LVC is answering that demand.

education to a fully online MBA Program with seven options (accounting, general MBA, healthcare management, human resource management, leadership and ethics, project management, or supply chain management/logistics) and a GMAT waiver possibility.

The Modern Band method—which has been part of LVC’s undergraduate music education curriculum for the past three years—makes music education more accessible for students who might otherwise opt out of learning an instrument or joining a traditional choir.

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“The Modern Band curriculum takes the music that they like and lets them produce it and be part of the music-making process,” said Houtz, who helped her students rewrite lyrics to “Best Day of My Life,” an American Authors tune that topped the Billboard charts in 2014, and perform it in front of their classmates.

“All my fifth graders got up in front of the class,” Houtz said.

“They did it willingly, and they were excited to keep working on their songs every day. We’re teaching music that’s relevant to their lives.”

LOGGING ON TO LEARN The online modality for adult learners also makes advanced degrees more accessible to alumni like Houtz, who hold fulltime jobs but seek ways to advance their careers.

“The fact that LVC offered online courses during the school year while I was teaching made it so much easier to finish,” said Houtz. “I could sit down and hash out my work on the being human.”

Teaching and Learning Music

According to Jasmine Bucher ’97, M’11, P’14, P’23, LVC’s direc-

Holly Serio ’08, M’15 is busy: She’s the mother of two small

weekends. It wasn’t a big deal to balance schoolwork and

tor of educational technology, supporting the unique needs of working professionals guides many of the investments in instructional technology made by her department.

“The online courses help serve

“It’s more than convenience. It’s

our region by making them more flexible for working adults,” Bucher said. “Adult learners can look at

children and a music teacher at Eastern Lebanon County Intermediate School, where she teaches general music for children in third through fifth grades.

When she decided to go back to school for her master’s degree in music education (MME), LVC was more than a natural fit. “Since I had such an incredible undergraduate experience at LVC, it was never a question as to where I would go to get

their careers and say, ‘Ok, I’m a

my master’s degree,” said Serio.

busy teacher. I can take this many

Shortly after enrolling, Serio discovered new approaches to

courses in the classroom, but I

teaching music that helped her motivate more students. “I re-

need online classes as well.’”

alized that I could be doing so much more to inspire creativity

learners, and

In 2015, the College transitioned

through performance and composition, which helped shape

online courses

from using Blackboard to Canvas,

how I approach lessons, even years later,” she said.

an advanced learning management

“This was a pattern that I discovered about the classes in the

do that across the

system that allows instructors to

MME program: Teachers take away practical ideas and strate-

post interactive videos and students

gies that they can immediately implement in their lessons.”

board.” —Jasmine

to give peer-to-peer feedback.

about honoring what works best for individual

have enabled us to

Bucher ’97, M’11,

In addition to creating the Online Course Development Institute,

P’14, P’23, Director

which every online or hybrid LVC

of Educational

faculty member attends, Bucher

Technology

also provides personalized training to faculty members who teach online.

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Now, the sounds of students experimenting with instruments fill Serio’s classroom. “I feel that it is important to have students actively participating in their music education, and not just learning about music,” Serio said.

“I also enjoy using popular music because students will think about what we’ve covered in class if they are exposed to music outside my classroom. The lessons become more meaningful and relevant to their lives.”

“Professors are experts in their areas,” Bucher said of her commitment to one-on-one training sessions with faculty.

“We want to make sure they can deliver their expertise to students in the best manner, whether it’s face-to-face, hybrid, or online. We don’t want the modality to ever get in the way.”

As Bucher points out, the flexibility of online coursework benefits undergraduate students as well—many of whom might work summer jobs or study abroad and need to fulfill degree requirements outside of the traditional school year.

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and co-captain of the football team who trains hard during the

“I took a couple of online classes each of the past two summers,”

school year.

Lutz said, “which meant I didn’t have to overschedule during

“Our coaches are very concerned about making sure that we get all our credits and good grades. They prioritize academics first,”

football season.” The result? Better grades. “I can soak in the content instead of scraping by.”

Lutz explained. He takes early morning classes before a long

Lutz recently completed a six-week internship with Simon

day of study and football practice. “Coffee keeps me going in the

Lever, an accounting firm in Lititz, as part of his degree. “It gave

morning,” Lutz said with a laugh. “That’s my secret weapon.”

me a good understanding of what public accounting is like and

Summer courses, which help students in the Accounting/

is guiding me toward the accounting career that I want,” he

MBA 3+1 track earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just four years, have also helped Lutz achieve a healthier balance between athletics and academics, he said.

Tyler Lutz ’20, M’21

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said of the experience. “I wanted to set myself apart from my coworkers and move up the ladder a little faster.”

It’s Not Just Professional, It’s Personal

“I’m very comfortable at LVC,” Deibert said. “You get to see familiar, friendly faces and network and make connections with people that last beyond the length of the course that you’re taking.”

For Amanda Potteiger Deibert ’03, M’10, M’19, earning her mas-

LVC is such a comfortable learning environment for Deibert

ter’s degree in STEM education was about more than becoming

that it’s encouraged her to take additional risks and become

a better middle school science teacher. It’s about helping her

a more passionate advocate for science education inside and

students learn the right skills to succeed in the future—even

outside her school.

as early as seventh grade.

“I’m finding greater confidence through taking courses with

“I’d be doing my students a disservice if all I did was worry

people who have carved a path over the years,” Deibert said,

about the biology content. I wouldn’t prepare them to learn

referring to the faculty and her fellow students in the program.

the 21st-century skills they will need for the workplace,” said Deibert, who teaches 7th-grade life science in the Palmyra Area School District.

Deibert’s newfound courage translated into writing and receiving three grants to enhance experiential learning for her middle-school gardening club. “The grants enabled us to add

Deibert earned her bachelor’s degree in biology more than 15

a native garden, garden shed, and tools; explore hydroponics;

years ago, but she’s returned to LVC regularly to fulfill Act 48

and build three raised beds.”

Continuing Education credits, required by all Pennsylvania educators, and to develop her keen interest in STEM. She’s never thought of attending school anywhere else.

Deibert, whose children are students in the Palmyra Area School District, often finds herself thinking about the intersection of teaching and parenting. “It’s not just professional for

“All my education has been through LVC,” said Deibert, who

me, it’s also personal,” Deibert explained. “My children will be

earned her Master’s in Science Education in 2010, as well as a

exposed to anything that happens in our district. I want the best

STEM endorsement for her teaching license. And, she complet-

for them, so it makes it even more important that I’m fulfilling

ed her master’s degree in STEM education this past May.

my role as a science educator.”

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MBA Program Flexibility Leads to Success and Joy Justin Lee ’11, M’19 recently started a new job as a talent acquisition specialist at the Milton Hershey School (MHS), where he manages recruitment efforts for the residential school’s houseparent program.

And while Lee has always been passionate about pursuing graduate education, his hectic life as a newlywed and new father [son, Isaac] meant that he needed flexibility to finish the MBA Program.

When the MBA Program started offering new hybrid and online courses, Lee had an easier time juggling his demanding schedule as a working parent. He even recalls reading through online course modules in the hospital, right after his daughter, Addilynn, was born. “That allowed me to complete my degree quickly. Otherwise, I’d probably still be taking just one class per semester,” Lee said.

“If it had not been for the hybrid and online courses, I doubt that I would have completed the program. In my first year, I was taking classroom courses, working an extra part-time job, newly married, and on the road traveling for LVC admissions— the whole nine yards,” Lee explained with a laugh. “I don’t know how my wife [Danielle Gemmill Lee ’10] and I managed in those early days.”

After many early mornings and late nights finishing his degree, Lee said he formed lifelong professional networks that bolster his work at Milton Hershey School. He has counterparts at The Hershey Company, in HR at WellSpan Philhaven, and in familyrun businesses with whom he can discuss shared challenges.

“We built this community with one another and being able to lean into those relationships as I continue my career will be an extreme asset,” he added.

And, he used another Valley connection to recruit Jacob Whitfield ’19 (right) to the MHS team in August. Whitfield was a tour guide [Valley Ambassador] when Lee was assistant director of admission at the College.

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Ultimately, building a supportive community is the reason Lee loves his role at Milton Hershey School—and why he worked so hard to finish his MBA with a concentration in human resources.

“Indirectly, I have an incredible impact on students’ lives,” he said. “That gives me joy and a deep sense of purpose. We’re not just trying to fill seats. We have to find the right people who will care for our kids and help them succeed.”

CAREER PIVOT LEADS TO ACCOLADES Like Lutz, today’s college students have a career-oriented mindset—a concern that’s rooted in ambition as much as practicality. But studies show that, overall, college enrollment has declined over the past eight years, and demographic shifts will continue to make applicant pools even smaller. Data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center suggests that Pennsylvania’s institutions of higher education will be hard hit by some of the biggest enrollment decreases in the country.

As four-year colleges in the region struggle to accommodate these changes, LVC has looked outward to its community, investing in programs of study that benefit the regional economy and draw students and alumni back to campus.

So far, the strategy has worked. When Tyler Frantz ’07, M’20, the elementary STEM/instructional coach for Palmyra Area School District, found out about the open position for his

current job, he knew he would need an edge to rise to the top of the applicant pool.

“I was at the point in my career where I had taught for more than 10 years and was looking for something else I could be good at,” Frantz explained. “I approached my administrators and asked, ‘Where do we want to go with STEM?’” Enrolling in LVC’s master’s degree program in STEM education became part of his career path. “It directly impacted my career move,” said Frantz, who progressed from the Integrative STEM Education Certificate to the master’s program in preparation for his new role. Just last year, Frantz’s first in his new position, he was awarded STEM Educator of the Year for IU13, the education service agency for Lancaster and Lebanon counties.

“I love going to work every day,” Frantz added. “There’s a wealth of knowledge for STEM out there, and the degree helped me sort through the resources and narrow in on how I wanted to make the program run in Palmyra.”

“I love going to work every day. There’s a wealth of knowledge for STEM out there, and the degree helped me sort through the resources and narrow in on how I wanted to make the program run in Palmyra.” — Tyler Frantz ’07, M’20

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(l. to r.) Dr. Corey Baldwin ’14, D’16 and Dr. Chadd Baldwin ’14, D’16

For Corey and Chadd, building relationships—first, with their

Helping Others Get Back to What They Love

professors and now, with their patients—has been the key to a meaningful career in physical therapy. “I’m very thankful for the professors we had at LVC,” Corey said. “They’re full of life, they keep you entertained, and most of them still practice. They’re

It’s not a stretch to say that Drs. Chadd and Corey Baldwin ’14,

up to date on the latest research, and it feeds us directly. That’s

D’16 share more than a striking resemblance to one another.

why LVC excels.”

The twin brothers also earned doctoral degrees in physical

“I’ve always enjoyed resistance training and exercise prescrip-

therapy from LVC together, and practice physical therapy today.

tion,” said Chadd, who also likes the personal training aspect of

“When I tell people I have a twin who is also a physical therapist,

being a physical therapist. “But physical therapy gave me the

people don’t believe me,” Chadd, who lives in Baltimore, said

problem-solving role of identifying what the underlying issue

with a chuckle. “They think it’s hilarious.”

is and being creative about treatment options.”

Although they started together in a program in Shippensburg,

Even when Chadd and Corey debate different approaches to

they knew graduate school for physical therapy was highly

their job, the two share similar goals in facilitating their patients’

competitive, and it was unlikely they would wind up at the

wellbeing. “There are few medical fields where you can get

same school for a second time. But the Doctor of Physical

people better using your hands,” said Corey. “It’s rewarding to

Therapy Program (DPT) at LVC opened new career possibilities—

see patients progress and help people get back to doing what

and gave them easy access to a lab partner at home, Corey

they love.”

said.

Chadd agreed, saying: “These people come in injured, and

“It was nice to have my brother in the LVC program with me,”

often at the lowest point of their careers or personal lives. It’s

Chadd added. “That family support system was important to

nice to get them back to being able to experience their passions

our success.”

and hobbies, or just daily life.”

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PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WHAT’S NEXT Like other LVC alumni enrolled in graduate programs at the

Where Our Graduate Alumni Work

College, Frantz is busy juggling work, coursework, and free time. He especially appreciated the option of taking hybrid courses, which are a balance between online and face-toface instruction.

Hybrid options are especially popular in LVC’s master’s degree programs, like STEM education, music education, and business administration, where people skills and the ability to network and share information are paramount to career success.

Dr. David Setley, who directs LVC’s Master in Business Administration Program, said the flexibility of the MBA Program, which can be completed fully in-person, fully online, or through mixed modalities, allows his faculty to meet prospective students—many of whom are busy, working professionals— right where they are.

“The online option has made it so students don’t have to choose between their academic, professional, and personal lives. They can pursue them all,” Setley said.

“People travel a lot more for work now, and we have numerous businesses in our region that are global. Employees are often called overseas or across the country at short notice,” he explained.

Setley said that regional employers continue

“The online option has made it so

to look to LVC’s MBA Program because it

students don’t have

helps subject-matter experts in fields like

to choose between

biochemistry, engineering, and physics develop the communication and leadership

their academic,

skills they need to manage others.

professional, and

“Employers ask us to describe what we can

personal lives. They

do for their employees,” said Setley. “Many

can pursue them

employees are coming to them with the technical skills for the job but not the inter-

all.” —Professor David

personal or presentation skills they need

Setley, Director of the

to communicate with and motivate other

Master’s in Business

workers.

“Businesses are looking for employees

Administration Program

who can interact with other people,” Setley added. “As much as we’ve become a more technological world, at the end of the day, businesses are still people-centered, and those people skills are most important to employers.”

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NOTE: All locations are in Pennsylvania and all years are 2019 unless otherwise noted.

FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

BIRTHS

’00s Medina Evangelista

Jordan Evangelista and her husband, Stephen, welcomed a daughter, Medina Rae, March 20. Jordan is an LVC major gifts officer.

Oliver Lester

Melissa Barrella Lester ’03 and her husband, John, welcomed a son, Oliver, Dec. 18, 2018.

Leah McDermott and her husband, Charlotte Kurtz

Brian, welcomed a son, Brock, Feb 12.

Leah is LVC’s head women’s soccer

Steven Kurtz ’09 and his wife, Kelsey,

coach.

welcomed a daughter, Charlotte Claire, Oct. 29, 2018.

’10s Dr. Jamie Musselman ’11, D’13 and Kristopher Musselman ’08 welcomed a son, Cameron Lee, in September 2018.

WEDDINGS

’80s Dorothy Boyle ’80 married Joseph Holler Sept. 11, 2016, in Mount Joy. A month later, they moved to Melbourne, Fla., where Dorothy is an insurance case management social worker with the Health First medical system.

Grace Clay

’00s

Jason Clay ’04 and his wife, Laura, welcomed a daughter, Grace Raylan, Jan. 10.

Grace joins big brother, Elliott, age 5.

(front, l. to r.): Jason Widney ’02, Lori Widney ’03, Cheryl Grabon ’01, Dan Grabon, Clara Pierce Kamryn Byers

Robyn Pierce ’11 and her husband, John,

Jon-David Byers ’05 and his wife, Marci,

welcomed a daughter, Clara Noelle,

welcomed a daughter, Kamryn Grey,

Sept. 6, 2018.

March 13.

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Kate Cohen ’00, Andrew Taylor ’02 (back, l. to r.): Kate Hertzog ’00, Jody Huber ’99, Gene Kelly ’01, Sara Taylor ’02

Cheryl Lukeski ’01 married Dan Grabon March 9 in Middletown, N.J. Jason

Widney ’02, Kate Laepple Hertzog ’00,

Sept. 15, 2018, in Point Pleasant, N.J.

Roberto “Tito” Valdes ’14, Esq., Jenine

Lori Evaristo Widney ’03, Jody Jacobetz

Adam Wenger ’12, Kirsten Martzel

Puello ’14, Jessica McKelvin ’16, Kathryn

Huber ’99, Gene Kelly ’01, Kate Wilson

Wenger ’12, M’18, Dr. Brianna Jones

O’Hara ’15, Mickeal Pugh ’15, Darryl

Cohen ’00, Sara Mintonye Taylor ’02,

Attanasio ’12, D’14, Michael Attanasio ’12,

Sweeper ’15, and Venus Ricks, former

Andrew Taylor ’02, and Sara Hodon

Dr. Valerie Hiles ’11, D’13, Dr. Jamie

LVC director of multicultural affairs,

Karnish ’02 attended.

Curley Musselman ’11, D’13, Dr. Kristin

attended.

Kissling ’11, D’13, Amanda Jenkins

’10s

Beidler ’12, Wes Rockwell ’12, Dr. Anthony Mayers ’12, D’14, Eric Woods ’12, Margaret Taylor Woods ’12, Dr. Shannon McCarthy ’16, D’19, Logan Corl ’12, M’15, Dr. Marissa Maxwell Magaro ’11, D’13, Dr. Ariel Dubois ’11, D’13, Brad Beiler ’12, Kristopher Musselman ’08, and Christopher “C.J.” Adams ’12 attended.

(front, l. to r.) Richard Sentak Jr. ’14, Andrew

Melissa and Adam are physical thera-

Burkholder ’14, Dr. Cameron Preston ’14, D’18,

pists in New Jersey.

Kaitlin O’Connell, Dr. Kiersten Prenger Sell ’14, D’16, Dr. Danielle Wirick ’14, D’16,

Sara Bechtel ’10 and Brandon Riehl

Dr. Devon Barnes Chapman ’14, D’16, Dr. Kristin Henry Miller ’14, D’16

Sarah Bechtel ’10 married Brandon

(back, l. to r.) Christopher Taggart ’13,

Riehl April 27 in Mount Joy. Amanda

David Anthony ’14

Ward Martin ’09 attended. Sarah is an Dr. Kiersten Prenger ’14, D’16 married

appraiser for the County of Lancaster.

Jordan Sell Dec. 29, 2018, in Hanover.

Dr. Danielle Wirick ’14, D’16 and Dr. Devon Barnes Chapman ’14, D’16 Ty Krebs and Stephanie Hostetter ’13

were in the bridal party. David Anthony ’14,

Stephanie Hostetter ’13 married Ty

Miller ’14, D’16, Christopher Taggart ’13,

Krebs Aug. 18, 2018, in Mount Joy.

Richard Sentak Jr. ’14, Dr. Cameron

Andrew Burkholder ’14, Dr. Kristin Henry

Preston ’14, D’18, and Dr. Steve Chapman ’09, D’11 attended.

(front, l. to r.) Adam Wenger ’12, Kirsten Martzel Wenger ’12, M’18, Dr. Brianna Jones Attanasio ’12, D’14, Michael Attanasio ’12, Dr. Melissa Nogiewich Broad ’11, D’13, Dr. Adam Broad ’12, D’14, Dr. Valerie Hiles ’11, D’13, Dr. Jamie Curley Musselman ’11, D’13, Dr. Kristin Kissling ’11, D’13, Amanda Jenkins Beidler ’12 (back, l. to r.) Wes Rockwell ’12, Dr. Anthony Mayers ’12, D’14, Eric Woods ’12, Margaret Taylor Woods ’12, Dr. Shannon McCarthy ’16, D’19, Logan Corl ’12, M’15, Dr. Marissa Maxwell Magaro ’11, D’13, Dr. Ariel DuBois ’11,

(l. to r.) Joseph Bennett ’15, La’Jadah Freeland ’15, Roberto “Tito” Valdes, Esq., ’14, Jenine Puello ’14, Ariellis Vasquez Hemmings ’15, Jessica McKelvin ’16, Venus Ricks, Kathryn O’Hara ’15, Mickeal Pugh ’15, Darryl

Emily Franke ’16 and Christopher Morin

Emily Franke ’16 married Christopher

Sweeper ’15

Morin on June 9, 2019, in Lancaster.

Ariellis Vasquez ’15 and Andre Hemmings

Jennah Kuhn ’17, and Brittany Baird ’15

Dr. Melissa Nogiewich ’11, D’13 and

married Sept. 30, 2018, in Lancaster.

were in the wedding party. Emily earned

Dr. Adam Broad ’12, D’14 married

Joseph Bennett ’15, La’Jadah Freeland ’15,

a master’s degree in clinical mental

D’13, Brad Beidler ’12, Kristopher Musselman ’08, C.J. Adams ’12

Katie Franke ’19, Randi Shultz ’17,

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES health counseling from Johns Hopkins

CLASS NOTES

University in May 2018. In January, she opened Maryland Counseling Associates in Lutherville, Md.

’50s Floyd M. Baturin, Esq., ’51 of the law

Tax-wise giving through your ira

firm Baturin & Baturin, was recently re-appointed president of the War Veterans Council of Greater Harrisburg.

’60s Nancy Nickell Ragno ’60 received (l. to r.) Ryan Goernemann ’17, Meaghan

the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime

McLuckie ’16, Ryan Muldoon ’16, Casey

Achievement Award from Marquis Who’s

McClure Muldoon ’16, Maddie Chronister

Who for her demonstrated leadership,

Clark ’16, Amanda Albright ’16, Ashley Reeling ’16

excellence, and longevity in her career as a writer and editor.

Casey McClure ’16 and Ryan Muldoon ’16 married Oct. 20, 2018, in Levittown. Ryan Goernemann ’17, Meaghan McLuckie ’16, Madeline Chronister Clark ’16, Amanda Albright ’16, and Ashley Reeling ’16 attended.

Alexander Hamme ’19 and Joan Chapman Hamme ’61

Joan Chapman Hamme ’61 attended LVC’s 150th Commencement to see her grandson, Alexander Lee Hamme ’19, Patrick Maxwell ’17 and Megan Diehl ’17

receive his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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If you’re over age 70½, there’s still a potential tax-wise way to make your gift to The Valley. It may benefit you to give from your IRA account. It’s called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). You may gift amounts up to $100,000 directly from an IRA to charity, and not have to claim the distribution as taxable income. PLUS, the gift amount will count toward your Required Minimum Distribution. Ask your financial or tax advisor if this makes sense for you.

Megan Diehl ’17 and Patrick Maxwell ’17

Larry Funck ’64 was on the chemistry

married Dec. 1, 2018, in Chambersburg.

faculty of Wheaton College in Illinois for

Andrew Fisher ’17 was in the wedding

42 years. He recently co-authored the

party. Julie Beebe ’17 made the wed-

textbook “Understanding Scientific The-

Contact Joe Martellaro in

ding cake. Patrick graduated in May

ories of Origins: Cosmology, Geology,

the Office of Advancement at

from Columbia University, School of

and Biology in Christian Perspective”

martella@lvc.edu or

International and Public Affairs, with a

(InterVarsity Press, 2018).

717-867-6323 for additional

master’s degree in international affairs.

Frederic Marsik ’65, a microbiologist,

information about a QCD gift to

was recognized by Marquis Who’s Who

Lebanon Valley College.

He interned this summer at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, completing the international component of his Pickering Fellowship.

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Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in microbiology and serology.

Visit www.lvcgiving.org.

Edward Ruth ’65 began and coached the varsity cross

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country program at Milton Hershey School (MHS) in 1967. His first team Edward Ruth ’65

went undefeated and was inducted

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into the Milton Hershey Spartan Athletic

you can also learn about other ways to

Hall of Fame in 2018. Ed coached cross

stay connected to The Valley.

country for 14 years, recording 121 wins, 18 losses, and 3 ties. He retired from MHS in 2003. He and his wife, Betsy Lorenz Ruth ’65, work part-time for

MacDonald, LVC president from

Burning Fire,” on the Catapult Distribution

Hershey Nursery Landscape and

2004–2012, was a VIP guest.

label. It includes a variety of his arrange-

Maintenance.

P. Michael Reidy ’70 won a “Chill with

’70s

a Book” Premier

’80s

Edge of Dreams and

Richard K. Nath ’80 retired from CSX

Nightmares.”

Corp. in April, after 27 years with the

Beth Jones ’72 is the

company.

managing director of

George Meyers ’81 won the Clean Shorts

the U.S. Department

Film Festival 2019 Audience Choice

Nightmares,” by P.

of Homeland Security

Award for his short film, “Not Your Day.”

Michael Reidy ’70

Center of Excellence,

of Dreams and

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency, at Arizona State University. (front, l. to r.) Dr. Stephen MacDonald,

Elizabeth “Betty” Smith ’76 was honored

Ruth Sweigart ’64

with a plaque and game-used Dutchman

(back, l. to r.): Eric Dundore ’79, Kayla

puck before the start of LVC’s last home

Kasper, Eric Mansilla ’12, Sarah Pugh ’08,

game of the 2019 season. She served

Thomas G. Hostetter ’70

the men’s ice hockey program since its

Joy! Oh Rapture: A Celebration of Gilbert and Sullivan” at Theatre Harrisburg’s Krevsky Center in January. Several LVC alumni helped make the show a success, including Ruth Sweigart ’64 (pianist), Eric Dundore ’79 (music director and performer), Sarah Pugh ’08 (performer), Eric

and some originals.

his novel, “On the

Readers Award for

“On the Edge

Thomas G. Hostetter ’70 directed “Oh

ments of contemporary Christian songs

inception in the 1990s and retired as the off-ice official after 20 years of service.

Betty is the widow of Walt Smith ‘61, the late LVC director emeritus of special services.

S. Scott Lefever ’77 and his wife, Judith Sweigart Lefever ’77, own Dickey’s Barbeque Pit in Lancaster,

Mansilla ’12 (performer), and Kayla

which they opened in 2014.

Kasper (performer, adjunct professor of

Keith Symons ’77 released his third self-

music). Dr. Stephen

recorded solo guitar album, “His Eyes

Felecia Snyder Summy ’82 retired from her 37-year teaching career, including 34 years with the Newport School District, most recently with principal Michael J. Smith ’02.

Amy “A.J.” Hostetler ’84 is communications director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. She was the communications director for the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, a position she held since 2010.

Barbara Long Kuehn ’86 retired in December 2018 with more than 31 years of service with the Central Intelligence Agency. Her career took her around the world. She currently works part-time at a yoga studio in Bethesda, Md.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES munication projects, collaborating with

Smith Rhoades ’96, generously led a

departments across the U.S., and

successful athletic fundraising challenge

in Australia and China.

this past spring, matching $25,000 in

Chad Saylor ’89

Chad Saylor ’89 served on his second

Mark A. Fink ’93

Mark A. Fink ’93, Esq., is

gifts to the Blue & White Club.

a partner with Robinson

Kevin M. Shertz ’95 is an architect with

+Cole, focusing on

Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. in Salisbury,

bankruptcy and re-

Md. He was the 2007 recipient of an AIA

structuring matters. He

Chesapeake Bay Chapter Citation Award

is resident in the firm’s

for Architectural Excellence for a home

New York office.

he custom designed on the Elk River while a sole proprietor in Chestertown.

mission trip to Sierra Leone, Africa, in

Jennifer Lowe Winslow ’93, M’96 earned

February. He is a member of Crosspoint

the Certified Private Wealth Advisor des-

Allyson Schneider

United Methodist Church, which sponsors

ignation awarded by the Investments &

Blanford ’97 and

Maboleh, a small village that has no

Wealth Institute®. She is the director and

Courtney Slack ’10

running water or electricity. Ken

portfolio manager at Harbor Investment

sported their LVC

Mengle ’97 is their team leader and

Advisory in Lutherville, Md.

gear for college

was one of the first members of their church to visit Maboleh 10 years ago.

day during spirit

Mike Rhoades ’95, head men’s basket-

week at William

ball coach at Virginia Commonwealth

’90s

University, was named the Atlantic 10

Annin Middle

Coach of the Year after leading his team

Allyson Schneider

to a record-tying 25 total wins and 16

Steve Trapnell ’90 is the communica-

Blanford ’97 and

conference wins. He also was a finalist

Courtney Slack ’10

tions manager at Armstrong Flooring Inc.

for the Jim Phelan National Coach of

He manages internal and external com-

the Year Award. Mike and his wife, Jodie

School in Basking Ridge, N.J. Both are special education teachers.

Brian D. Massar M’97 is the vice president of global finance for Armstrong Flooring Inc. He oversees business unit

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Alumni Referral Award and Children of Alumni Scholarship Alumni are invited to refer high school and/or transfer students who have not yet been admitted to Lebanon Valley

financial organizations in Australia, China, and North America.

Natalie Hope McDonald ’97 is a writer and artist in Philadelphia. Her successful solo art exhibition, ICONS, showcased more than 500 mixed media pieces, including a temporary mural. Natalie also participated in Stonewall @50 at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University.

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

Dr. Jeffrey Raber ’97 was named

LVC are eligible to receive $1,000 annually for up to four years

Researcher of the Year by Americans

of undergraduate enrollment. Parents who are graduates of

for Safe Access. The award was present-

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

ed to Raber for contributing to analytic

LVC Alumni Scholarship worth up to $10,000 over four years to attend The Valley. Visit www.lvc.edu/alumni to refer a student(s), or to learn more about the LVC Alumni Scholarship (Family Tuition Credit).

laboratory development in the field of medical cannabis.

Cory J. Snook, Esq., ’97, the district attorney for Juniata County, recently announced that he would seek reelection in 2019.

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’00s James Aten Jr. ’00 is an Infinex financial consultant with Jonestown Bank & Trust’s subsidiary JBT Financial Services in their Lititz office.

Heather McEndree ’00 is the executive director of

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

Cumberland Valley School Paula Hepfer, former

of Music.

executive director,

Chris Havran ’02

passes the baton to Heather McEndree ’00.

is serving a twoyear term as

the president of the Association of

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

Southeastern Biologists.

The Scientist featured Dr. Sophia Lunt ’05 in the article, “Sophia Lunt Traces the Effect of Metabolism on Cancer Metastasis.” Sophia, who earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University and did a post-doc at MIT, runs the Lunt Lab at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on the role of metabolism in supporting

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

Provide

Give graduate

cover letter

LinkedIn

school

and résumé

analysis

guidance

cancer proliferation, heterogeneity, and metastasis.

James H. Curry III ’06,

Offer career path

Prepare you through interview

advice and coaching

practice and feedback

Esq., is a partner with Chartwell Law, working as part of the workers’ compensation team in James H. Curry III ’06

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

their Harrisburg office.

He also is serving a second term as mayor of Middletown.

Todd Snovel ’06 received the Advocate of the Year award from the Keystone Business Alliance. He is the executive director for the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs.

Pass it on.

We invite alumni to create internships for LVC students, volunteer for networking events, conduct mock interviews, share career path advice at special campus events, and more.

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

Derek P. Dissinger ’07, Esq., was named

The Edward and Lynn Breen Center for Graduate Success launched in fall 2018 with the support

partner with Barley Snyder in Lancaster.

of a $1.5 million gift through the Breen Family Foundation from LVC trustee Edward D. Breen,

He joined the firm in 2013 as an associate.

executive chairman of DuPont, and his wife, Lynn.

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CL ASS NEWS & NOTES Tyler Frantz ’07,

Courtney

director since January. He has been with

M’20 was named

Reapsome ’08

the department since 2015.

Lancaster-Lebanon

and fellow

Intermediate Unit 13

alumnae

(IU13) Elementary

Becky Roof

STEM Teacher of

Lengle ’08

the Year. Tyler

(l. to r.) Emily McHenry ’13,

teaches in the Palmyra Area Tyler Frantz ’07, M’20

and Emily

Courtney Reapsome ’08,

McHenry ’13

Becky Roof Lengle ’08

are members

School District

of the Harris-

(see p. 19).

burg Women’s Rugby Club, which won

Laura Power ’07 retired as the finance director from the Derry Township

the USA Club Rugby Eastern Regional Championship in Spartanburg, S.C., in May. The team competed for the Nation-

Municipal Authority in 2018, after 20 years of service.

Joel Thomas ’07 is an addiction counselor with the Advancement in Recovery (AIR) Program at the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Harrisburg.

Simpatico Studios, co-founded and run

by CEO Jill Kidulic Whiskeyman ’07 and managing partner Steve Whiskeyman ’09 was named a 2019 Best Branding Agency by DesignRush. The company, which employs Braxton Kocher ’17 as a senior account planner and producer, was also named fourth in the state among Best Logo Design Companies and fifth in

Tim Arthun ’10 was appointed deputy secretary for financial services for consumers and business at the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities in February. He had previously been the Katherine Brodhead ’10, a music teacher

zons.

at Rafael Hernandez School in Newark,

Peter T. Ruth, Esq., ’08 of Stock and Lead-

N.J., received the Yale Distinguished

er, was named to the 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Stars List. He is one of only 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state to receive the honor.

Thomas D. Busteed ’09 is the vicar at St. Matthias Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle Springs. The 12-month capstone internship that he started in January is the last step before approval for ordination. was named the director of legislative

Corey Lamoureux, Esq., ’08 received the

affairs for the Penn-

Pennsylvania Bar Association’s William

sylvania Department

H.G. Warner Pro Bono Attorney of the

of Environmental

Year Award. He is a partner in the law Gregory Kauffman ’09

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’10s

close match to the Sacramento Ama-

sign and Print Design Companies.

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tions in Hershey and Mechanicsburg.

department’s policy director.

Gregory Kauffman ’09

Stay Connected

of Three Little Birds Boutique, with loca-

al Championship in Ohio in June, losing a

Pennsylvania among Best Graphic De-

firm of Reilly Wolfson in Lebanon.

Margaret Prebula Miller ’09 is the owner

Protection, after serving as acting

Music Educator Award. The award was presented in June at the 2019 Symposium on Music in Schools at the Yale School of Music in New Haven, Conn. Katherine is one of just five exemplary music educators and five exemplary teaching artists in the U.S. to receive the award and give their input during the symposium.

Seth A. Mendelsohn, Esq., M’10 was appointed executive director of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

He has more than 20 years of management experience. Seth is an adjunct instructor of business law, ethical leadership, and corporate governance for LVC’s MBA Program, and a member of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Don’t be shy; share your good news! Submit a Class Note for the next issue. You can submit births, weddings, promotions, or a general update anytime at www.lvc.edu/stay-connected. There, you can also learn about other ways to stay connected to The Valley.

Mark Naimoli ’10, a music teacher in the

member of the Lancaster Commercial &

with the Delaware Chancery Court, one

Lebanon School District, scored free

Industrial Council and an active volunteer

of the top state courts in the U.S. for

Sixers season tickets by draining a half-

with Tabor Community Services.

corporate litigation.

Dr. Corey Higgins ’11, D’14 is the clinic

Julian Gerace ’16 was named chapter

court shot at one of their games.

Daniel Olsheski ’10 is a senior web developer at Lehigh University.

director at Drayer Physical Therapy’s

representative for the Credit Union

outpatient clinic in East Manchester

Ambassador Contest by the Philadelphia

Township.

Chapter of Credit Unions. He is the digi-

Sheryl Klus ’13 received a master’s degree in applied behavior analysis from Ball State University in July 2018. In May

tal marketing & social media specialist at American Heritage Credit Union in Philadelphia.

2019, she passed the exam on her first

Corby Myers ’16 received her master’s

try to become a board-certified

degree in business administration from

behavior analyst.

Mount St. Mary’s University in May. She is

Nicole “Nikki” Abbamont ’14 was

a project analyst at Vulcan Materials Co. Haley Patrick ’16 is senior account ser-

Sara Semcheski ’10 (back, c.) and her students

recently promoted from

vices manager at EAB in Richmond, Va.

in Denver, Colo.

publicity and marketing

Scott Reagan ’16 received his master’s

coordinator to market-

degree in ethnomusicology from the

ing manager at Black

University of Würzburg in Germany.

River Entertainment.

Thomas Carley ’17 began a master’s in

Dr. Cameron Venable ’14

music program, instrumental perfor-

earned his doctorate

mance: jazz instrumental, this fall at

from The Pennsylvania

New York University Steinhardt.

State University in May.

Jenna M. Hartman ’17 joined Pagoda

His dissertation, “The

Realty and Property Management in

Effects of Invasive Prey

Spring Township. She is mentoring under

on Native Predators,”

her father, a top producer with Pagoda.

Sara Semcheski ’10 is a middle school art teacher at DSST Middle School at

Nikki Abbamont ’14

Noel Campus in Denver, Colo. DSST has groups of 14–16 students and a teacher called advisories. The teacher mentors the group and oversees helping students build community, be prepared, and navigate the school year. The advisories are named after the teacher’s undergraduate school, so Sara’s is

was inspired in part by

Lebanon Valley College.

Daniel Walmer ’10 is the public safety reporter for The Sentinel in Carlisle.

Dr. Cameron Venable ’14

an undergraduate research project he conducted in Puerto

Megan McGrady Jankie ’11 is a devel-

Rico through an Edward H. Arnold and

opment officer—major gifts for Einstein

Jeanne Donlevy Arnold Program for

Health Network in Philadelphia.

Experiential Education Grant.

Charles McElwee ’11 is assistant editor

Wesam Hassanein ’15 is a desk officer

of City Journal at Manhattan Institute.

at the U.S. Department of State in

Cory Homer ’12 has announced his bid

Washington, D.C.

Jeanette Tropp ’17 is a digital marketing strategist at MacuLogix in Middletown, which equips eyecare professionals with the technology, tools, and education needed to identify and manage agerelated macular degeneration patients before irreversible vision loss occurs.

Michael Butcher ’18 served as an alumni leader for LVC’s service trip to the Dominican Republic in January. He

for re-election to the Delaware Valley

Waliesha Moat ’15 received the

joined two faculty and a dozen students

School Board.

American Bar Association’s Business

in Monte Cristi, a rural fishing village.

Law Diversity Clerkship. This summer

Michael’s volunteer role led to a position

she clerked with the Delaware Court

as an Opportunity, Leadership, and Ed-

of Chancery.

ucation Team Leader with Outreach360,

Peyton Carper ’16, Esq., graduated first

the organization that oversaw the trip.

Dr. Elizabeth “Libby” Cieniewicz ’13 is an assistant professor of plant virology at Clemson University.

Adnan Pasic M’13 joined ACNB Bank as vice president/senior commercial loan officer for the Lancaster area. He is a

in her class from the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law in May. She earned a much-prized clerkship

In August, Butcher started a 27-month commitment as a youth-in-development volunteer with the Peace Corps in the

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IN MEMORIAM Dominican Republic. He credits LVC for

music ministries for more than 50 years

Bethlehem United Methodist Church

preparing him to enter the field of inter-

as an organist, choir leader, singer, and

where she sang in the choir, was a piano

national development, primarily through

hand bell ringer at churches in Tampa,

accompanist, and member of the Sunday

the opportunities to serve abroad in

Fla., and Lebanon County. She also

school orchestra since the age of 12. She

Peru and Puerto Rico, to study abroad in

taught private piano lessons for

was predeceased by her husband of 61

Europe, and to intern at the Washington

many years.

years, Joseph Campanella ’50.

Elizabeth Light Hamilton ’44 died

Burnell Kessel Moore ’48 died Jan. 29

May 8 in Myerstown. She and her late

in Lumberton, N.C. She was a member

husband, Millard, were married by the

of the Trinity United Methodist church

Rev. Dr. Clyde A. Lynch, former LVC pres-

for 38 years, where she founded the

ident. Hamilton volunteered in the he-

church library and food pantry. Moore

matology lab at Ft. Indiantown Gap and

was a member of the United Methodist

worked as a receptionist at the Lebanon

Women. She is survived by a nephew,

Sanatorium. She was a member of Frie-

the Rev. Dr. H. Edgar Moore ’74, and was

dens Lutheran Church in Myerstown and

predeceased by a brother, Lt. Col. Haven

The Lebanon County Historical Society,

Kessel ’41.

Center and the Osgood Center for International Studies in Washington, D.C. Kelly Jacobs ’18 is a first-year master’s student at the University of Delaware and works for their Water Resources Center. While attending LVC, she started an environmental club and served on the Sustainability Advisory Committee. Kelly’s research interests include the relationship between the extractive industry and the environment, water quality, and issues related to environmental justice.

Jennifer Summy ’18 is participating in The World Race, a mission trip spon-

LVC Carmean Society, and LVC Alumni Association. She was predeceased by a brother, Richard H. Light ’50.

Joanna “Pete” Lawhead Wagner ’49 died April 7 in Leesport. She was a social worker at Bethany Children’s Home, and

Catherine L. Deraco ’46 died April 17 in

active in theater and music from an early

She will be in 11 countries in 11 months

Lebanon. She became blind at the age

age. Wagner was a board member of

and on four continents. She left the U.S.

of two, but never let that stop her from

Berks County Children and Youth, and

in January and returns in November.

pursuing a music career. Deraco taught

Central PA Women’s Golf Association.

music for 27 years at the Overbrook

She was the first woman elected to the

School for the Blind in Philadelphia, and

Schuylkill Valley School Board and Berks

later formed a choir, The Nevilaires. She

County Intermediate Unit.

sored through Adventures in Mission.

Rebecca Whalen ’18 is the membership & logistics coordinator with Americans for

received an LVC Alumni Citation in 1973.

Fair Treatment in

Helen Dickel Sandrock ’47 died April 23

Harrisburg. She is a

in York. She devoted her life to helping

’50s

member of the Harrisburg Young

family, especially her pastor-husband.

Doris Marie Thomas Shull ’50 died

Professionals’ Emerging Philanthropist

She was a member of Mount Zion United

March 10 in Elizabethtown. She worked

Program, Class of 2019.

Church of Christ in York.

for the U.S. Army Quartermasters Depot

Erin Koons ’19 is a tax

Henry “Hank” W. Schmalzer ’47 died

in Philadelphia early in her career before

accountant with Van

March 3 in Bath. He served in the U.S.

Allen in Camp Hill.

Army and U.S. Air Corps during World

Rebecca Whalen ’18

Erin Koons ’19

IN MEMORIAM

’40s Rosanna Brandt Slayton ’42 died March 1 in Cornwall. She taught music, English, and Latin at schools in Thompsontown, Elizabethtown, Manheim, Ebenezer, and Ybor City, Fla. Slayton served in church

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working for the Lindenwold, N.J., police department and borough. Shull later be-

War II. Schmalzer was a teacher and

came the head librarian in Lindenwold.

football coach for Lebanon High School

Raymond Shoop Zimmerman Jr. ’50

from 1947 to 1962. He then retired as a

died June 5 in Georgia. He served in

life insurance agent from Equitable Life

the U.S. Army in Hiroshima, Japan. He

Insurance Co. When he was in his 80s, he

worked for the U.S. Department of Urban

opened the Toy Soldier Bar in Lititz.

Renewal in Philadelphia and the Federal

Mary Jane Flinchbaugh Campanella ’48 died April 11 in Leader Heights. She taught music in the Dallastown School District. Campanella was a member of

Highway Administration in Atlanta as a relocation specialist until his retirement in 1986. Zimmerman was active in Kingswood United Methodist Church in Dunwoody, Ga.

Anna Mae Kreider Endslow ’51 died

Ruidoso and volunteered for the local

Donald L. Burkholder ’54 died April

Feb. 8 in Lancaster. She taught at Park

library and hospital. Kuykendall attend-

9 in Lancaster. He spent his career in

Elementary School in Columbia from

ed First Presbyterian Church in Ruidoso,

finance at Fulton Bank and Engle Ham-

1962 to 1993. After retiring, she was the

where she was the choir director.

bright & Davies in Lancaster, and was a

choir director at several area churches including Landisville First Church of God and Trinity United Church of Christ in

Joanne Fox Shover ’52 died June 4 in Indiana. She taught English and Spanish at Elston High School in Michigan City,

Mountville. Endslow also worked with

Ind. Shover was a passionate advocate

Project Leap Forward and the U.S.

for civil and women’s rights, serving as

Census Bureau.

president of the local chapter of the

Thelma Musselman Kuykendall ’51 died

National Organization of Women. She was

April 4 in San Angelo, Texas. She was

predeceased by her mother, Blanche

a longtime resident of Ruidoso, N.M.,

Stager Fox 1927, and is survived by a

where she was a member of Altrusa of

sister, Carole Fox Weaver ’56.

member of the Church of the Apostles United Church of Christ in Rohrerstown.

Burkholder was active in the Jaycees, Northeast Rotary, YMCA, and Lancaster Boys and Girls Club. He and his late wife of 57 years, Phyllis Barnhart Burkholder ’53, were inducted as Lifetime Vickroy Society members, one of the College’s most prestigious honors for philanthropic support.

Dr. Tchet Dereic Dorman

developing youth led to his leadership in guiding the Philadel-

Dr. Tchet Dereic

“Tchet was an unflinching advocate for justice for all people. He

Dorman, LVC director of multicultural affairs from 2002 to 2006, died June 22 in Phil-

phia Scholars Program. taught me to ask tough questions and dig deeper,” said James Felton, former LVC director of multicultural affairs. “The world is a temporarily darker place without Tchet’s light, but it’s encouraging to know that his inspiration to effect change lives on in so

adelphia. He was a

many of his former students and colleagues.”

senior consultant for

Dorman also owned Pyramid Consulting Services, delivering

the American Cancer

more than 200 presentations promoting multicultural compe-

Society (ACS) who

tency, inclusion, bias awareness, and leadership development.

served as an admin-

He also facilitated more than 350 dialogues, and offered inter-

istrator and faculty

group dialogue facilitator training to professionals from com-

member at more than

munity, K–12, and higher education institutions.

a dozen colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Dorman led diversity

He served as regional director on the National Board of Directors for the National Association for Multicultural Education, served two terms as president of PA-NAME, and was named Educator of the Year by NAME in 2007. He also was on the

training and dialogue work for the ACS, serving as a liaison to

board of the Molefi Kete Asante Institute for Afrocentric

several employee engagement groups. Before joining the ACS,

Studies, a past national secretary of the African Heritage

he was the director of diversity for the Germantown Friends

Studies Association, and vice president of the National Black

School and was the inaugural director of Student Support

Student Unity Congress.

Services in the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership at Temple University.

Dorman received his bachelor’s degree in Black studies and government from Oberlin College, and master’s and

At Temple, Dorman helped develop the curriculum for the uni-

doctoral degrees in African American studies from Temple.

versity’s Graduate Certificate in Diversity Leadership, and found

He also received a graduate certificate in diversity leadership

its Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Program and Center

from Temple.

for Social Justice and Multicultural Education. His advocacy in

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IN MEMORIAM Morton Spector P’79, H’02

Mort called his many friends to provide funds to help the orga-

Morton “Mort” Spector

After graduating from Williamsport High School, Spector

P’79, H’02, LVC trustee emeritus, died May 26 in Harrisburg. He was a successful businessman and well-known community leader who served on the boards

nization.” studied engineering at Cornell University. He served in the U.S. Army Engineering Corps on the 38th Parallel from 1952 to 1953. After his military service, he returned to Williamsport to enter the family business, D&H Distributing Co., which distributed RCA Victor radios, televisions, and recordings, as well as Whirlpool appliances. D&H principal offices moved to Harrisburg and Baltimore, Md., and Spector became vice president and

of more than 20 organi-

treasurer, overseeing growth and expansion.

zations for more than a

At age 13, Spector began playing golf, becoming a low handi-

half-century. Spector’s

capper. His love of golf propelled him into supporting and play-

generosity extended to

ing in many charitable events in the region. In 1998, he retired

holding leadership po-

from his family business. He and his son, Harry, then founded

sitions in organizations

Design House Kitchens & Appliances.

that benefited the arts, youth, seniors, health care, urban issues, the less fortunate, education, and the Jewish community.

Spector was a quiet man with the sensitivity to listen to people.

His assessment and decision-making led to a life full of people and organizations. He was happy and joyful to assist individuals and organizations in raising money and fulfilling their missions.

Over the years, he served as president/chair of many organiza-

Spector first became involved with Lebanon Valley College

tions: Boys & Girls Club of Harrisburg, Harrisburg Council of the

when one of his sons, Harry ’79, enrolled at LVC in 1975. He

Jewish National Fund, Harrisburg Public Schools Foundation,

joined the College’s Board of Trustees in 1983, serving on var-

Homeland Center, Jewish Community Center, Jewish Home,

ious committees, including the Audit Committee, for 20 years

Pinnacle Health Foundation, Silver Academy, United Jewish

before being honored with emeritus status in 2002. That same

Community, United Jewish Federation, and the United Way of

year the College awarded Spector an honorary doctorate.

the Capital Region.

He remained active the remainder of his life, attending board meetings and several campus events each year.

Spector ensured the growth and endurance of valuable institutions of learning and social service, and led a fantastic life of

Conrad M. Siegel H’18, a former LVC trustee, became a friend of

good deeds. He received many awards, including the John H.

Mort when Siegel moved his family to Harrisburg in 1959 to es-

Baum Humanitarian Award, the Children’s Playroom Children’s

tablish the city’s first actuarial consulting firm. His relationship

Advocate Award, the Harrisburg School District’s Outstanding

with Mort extended more than 60 years.

Service Award, and the Keystone Area Council, Boy Scouts of

“I first played golf with Mort, who was an excellent golfer, at

America Good Scout Award.

Blue Ridge Country Club,” said Siegel. “In recent years, we

He and his wife, Alyce, established The Morton and Alyce

played as a foursome at the annual Lebanon Valley Education

Spector Scholarship for the Humanities at Lebanon Valley

Partnership Tournament with two other LVC trustees, Bill Lehr

College. They were recognized for their extraordinary gener-

H’19 and Ron Drnevich. The tournament raises funds to support

osity to LVC through induction as Lifetime Vickroy Associates,

at-risk Lebanon High School students, a philanthropy dear to

one of the College’s most prestigious honors for philanthropic

Mort.” Siegel added, “Mort’s typical day involved five nonprofit

support.

board meetings that began at 7 a.m. and ended in the evening.

He was actively involved in all the organizations and respected for his good advice. If a charity was having financial difficulties,

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Spector is survived by his wife, Alyce Grunberg Spector, sons Stephen and Harry (Lynne), daughter Wendy Spector Kaplan (Dr. John Waldman), four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Charles A. Roseberry ’54 died Feb. 5 in

Thomas W. Weible Jr. ’57 died May 15 in

Valley Junior and Senior High Schools,

Palmer Township. He served in the U.S.

Lebanon. He taught English at Lebanon

East Junior High School, and Waynes-

Army during the Korean War before

High School for 40 years and speech at

boro Middle School. Kohler volunteered

establishing the Applied Equipment Co.

Harrisburg Area Community College for

with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He

in 1969. Roseberry was a cub master for

10 years. He was a member of Kochen-

was predeceased by his parents, Henry

the Boy Scouts and member of St. Jane

derfer United Methodist Church in Leb-

A. Kohler 1928 and Sarah “Sally” Rose

Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in

anon, where he taught Sunday school.

Kohler 1928.

Maryland.

Weible is survived by a daughter, Kristin Weible Heister ’88; son-in-law, Ralph

Mary Grebe Geiss ’61 died Nov. 11, 2018,

Richard G. Styring ’54 died May 21 in Middletown, Conn. He served in the U.S.

Heister ’90; granddaughter, Jessica

Navy during World War II on the Elliott

Heister ’21; and sister, Catherine Weible

Cruiser USS Oklahoma City, CL-19. He

Kaylor ’80.

also served on the aircraft carrier USS Princeton CV–37 during the Korean War.

in Indianapolis, Ind. She was a clinical instructor at Reading Hospital until retiring in 1973. She later was a continuing education coordinator at Reading Area

Helen Epting Murdock ’58 died May 2

Community College. Geiss is survived

in Topton. She was a private teacher

by her son, Anthony J. Geiss ’95.

Joyce Hill Madden ’55 died April 14 in

of voice, organ, and piano and director

Seminole, Fla. Her husband, Wayne, was

of music at several churches. Murdock

Priscilla Brush Schwenk ’63 died Jan. 2

an Air Force Methodist chaplain, and

taught music in the Conrad Weiser

for 26 years they served assignments

School District and Schuylkill Valley

in Germany and the U.S. Madden was active in Pasadena Community Church in Seminole, Fla. Fay-Ann Weiler Reynolds ’55 died May 22 in Longmont, Colo.

High School. Most recently, she was the organist and a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

in Hershey. She taught more than 25 years in the Lower Dauphin and Harrisburg school districts. Schwenk became a breeder and exhibitor of Kerry Blue Terriers and served on the board and as president of the Harrisburg Kennel

Charlotte Long Paschall ’58 died April

Club. She was a member of Holy

29 in Newport News, Va. She taught

Trinity Lutheran Church.

Dr. David Willoughby ’55 died March 20

piano in Alabama and later elementary

in Lititz. He taught music at Elizabethtown

school music for more than 25 years in

Kenneth C. Blekicki ’64 died May 18 in

College, Eastern New Mexico University,

the York County School District. Paschall

and Susquehanna University. Willough-

was a member of St. Mark Lutheran

by was president of The College Music Society (CMS), directed several national CMS workshops, and edited the CMS newsletter. He authored eight editions of the college textbook, “The World of

Church and Trinity Lutheran Church.

’60s

Music.” He was the director of music for

Dr. Richard H. Harper ’60 (Capt., Ret.)

Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren,

died Feb. 21 in Chambersburg. He served

and played double bass in the Roswell,

worldwide in the U.S. Navy Dental Corps

N.M., and Hershey symphonies.

from 1965 to 1997, including as the dean

Clair L. Kelly ’56 died April 29 in Chambersburg. In 1979, he founded Galaxy Granites Inc., Stones International, and Stonemasters in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Kelly was a member of Trinity

of the Navy Graduate Dental School at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, retiring with the rank of captain. Harper received the Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with three stars, and

Lutheran Church, where he taught Sun-

Legion of Merit award. After retiring from

day school, sang in the choir, and was a

the Navy, he became a consultant to the

worship assistant. He is survived by his

dental department at the Cleveland Clinic

sister, Sue Kelly McMorris ’63, and former

for 21 years.

wife, Gloria Ritter McCauley ’56.

Allison “Allie” Kohler ’60 died April 1 in Waynesboro. He taught at Pequea

Lancaster. He taught music education at Fleetwood Middle School for more than 40 years and was an owner of Abbeyville Road Studio. Blekicki performed with many well-known stars, including Jimmy Dorsey, Ray Charles, and Nat King Cole and was the pit conductor of Circle Arts in Los Angeles.

Dr. Edward L. Nickoloff ’65 died March 11 in Orangeburg, N.Y. He was professor emeritus of radiology at the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, and chief hospital physicist at the Columbia University Medical Center for 33 years. Nickoloff wrote two books on radiation physics and published extensively.

Jeanne Schneiderwind Xanthopoulos ’65 died July 20, 2018, in Glen Mills.

Daniel L. Williams ’66 died April 8 in Ambler. He was a chief financial officer

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IN MEMORIAM

consultant for local manufacturing com-

’80s

’90s

panies. Williams was a coach and ad-

Constance M. Light ’80 died May 12 in

Anne Victoria Seals ’96 died July 1, 2018,

ministrator for the Upper Dublin Junior

Elizabethtown. Her nursing career began

in Elizabethtown. She was a licensed

Athletic Association, and served on the

in Pennsylvania and took her to New

clinical social worker for a behavioral

board and as president of the Ambler

Mexico, Germany, and Ohio before retir-

health organization, and a member of

Area YMCA.

ing from the Veterans Administration as

the Treetop Ladies Golf League. Seals

Michael R. Steiner ’67 died Feb. 17 in

a community health nurse.

enjoyed Broadway shows and musical

Lebanon. In the 1970s, he was an instruc-

Karen Rittle Wagner ’80 died May 1 in

theater, as well as participating in local

tor at SUNY—Binghamton, Union-Endicott

Lebanon. She taught in the Eastern

community theater productions.

School District #1, and Hamilton College,

Lebanon County (ELCO) School District

Roberta Kmiecinski Rodemaker ’97

all in New York. After returning to Leba-

for 35 years and was named ELCO’s

died April 2 in Hummelstown. She was a

non, Steiner worked for the Pennsylvania

Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2010.

network operations center technician for

Department of Environmental Protec-

Wagner was a 4-H leader for more than

the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania

tion, where he retired as environmental

30 years and a member of the Myerstown

Courts. Rodemaker was a member of

protection director for the South-central

United Church of Christ. She is survived

Shells Evangelical Lutheran Church, the

Region.

by her daughters, Jennifer Wagner

Shellsville V.F.W. #9639 Auxiliary, and

Blystone ’08 and Sarah Wagner ’12, and

Rescue Hose #4 in Lebanon.

of Selas Co. in Dresher and a financial

’70s

a sister, Ruth Ann Rittle Arnold ’77.

Louis J. “Chip” Fitzpatrick III ’81 died

Feb. 1 in Levittown. While at LVC, Merkle

Rick Alan Linthurst ’72 died April 15 in

May 15 in Souderton. He served in the

played varsity football and managed the

U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne during the

men’s basketball team. He also served

Vietnam War. Fitzpatrick began his ca-

on the Student Judicial Board. Merkle

reer as a chemist at Johnson Matthey

was a member of Boy Scout Troop 121

before transitioning to Johnson & Johnson

of St. Michael the Archangel Church and

Pharmaceuticals, where he was award-

achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He

ed more than 10 patents as a medicinal

served as an interpreter at the National

chemist. He earned certificates in vested

Boy Scout Jamboree held at Fort A.P.

sourcing and collaborative contracting,

Hill in Virginia.

Raleigh, N.C. Dr. Paul Wolf, LVC professor emeritus of biology at LVC, was instrumental to the start of Linthurst’s career at the University of Georgia Institute.

In 1987, he joined the Office of Research and Development at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, becoming national program director for ecology. Linthurst received the Presidential Distinguished Rank Award, the highest civilian award for senior executives in the federal government.

David C. Egner ’75 died March 25 in Bel Air, Md. He was a quality control manager in the circuit board and smart card industries. Egner coached girls’ softball, soccer, and basketball for Bel Air Rec, and was a board member of the Otter Point Yacht Club.

Gustav “Gus” H. Merkle IV ’98 died

and became a certified deal architect and sought-after speaker. Fitzpatrick was an elder at St. John’s United Church of Christ, served on the board at United Friends School in Quakertown, and was a member of LVC’s President’s Leadership Council. He and his wife, Susan Smith Fitzpatrick ’80, were generous donors to their alma mater, with named plaques in the Vernon and Doris Bishop Library and Neidig-Garber Science Center. A true Renaissance man, Fitzpatrick also was

Mary Goodfellow Harvey ’79 died Feb.

a black belt, glider instructor, and sailor.

28 in Hummelstown. She was a retired

Fitzpatrick is survived by his wife, Susan

nurse involved in many ministries

Smith Fitzpatrick ’80, and father-in-law,

throughout her life.

Jacque Smith ’61.

’00s Megan Thieme D’Errico ’03 died Jan. 29 in Marlton, N.J. She was an elementary music teacher for more than 15 years in the Evans and DeMasi elementary schools in the Evesham Township School District. D’Errico played the French horn with the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey and was an active member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity. She is survived by her husband, Robert A. D’Errico ’03.

Jeffrey J. DeSimone Jr. ’07 died March 8 in Saddle River, N.J. He worked for Bergen County Communications for 10 years,

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then managed his father’s knife sharpen-

Symphony Orchestra for 26 years, taught

Clifford “Cliff” Wengert died Feb. 8 in

ing business. He enjoyed the beach and

violin and viola, and freelanced for

Lititz. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he

spending time with family and friends.

musicals with several local high schools,

worked for nearly 50 years in the fam-

churches, and theaters. She was best

ily business, Wengert’s Dairy, as vice

FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

friends with Adelaide Sanders Burgner ’43,

president, after graduating from Cornell

Mary Jane Gacono died March 10 in

the first female violinist with the Read-

University’s School of Agriculture. Late in

Annville. She and her husband, V. Carl

ing Symphony, and attended LVC music

his career, Wengert became a certified

Gacono, revitalized the Annville Memorial

performances throughout her life.

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

Day Parade 29 years ago. Twenty years

Harry R. Trout Jr. died Nov. 11, 2018, in

milk inspector, working with the produc-

ago, they started Santa’s Arrival at the Allen Theatre and the Annville Tree Lighting. She and Carl received the 2009 LVC Founder’s Medal. Gacono is survived by her son, Dr. Carl B. Gacono ’76, and was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey S. Gacono ’85.

Plum Island, N.Y. He played football at LVC for two years before transferring to the University of Tampa and later graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy.

He served in the U.S. Navy until 1972, including as a lieutenant commander for the USS Claud Jones destroyer.

Helen K. Shaud died Feb. 20, in Lebanon.

She played viola in the Lebanon Valley College Orchestra for 32 years, and was a violinist for the Woman’s Symphony in Philadelphia and Harrisburg Symphony.

Shaud also played viola for the Hershey

Frederick “Fred” B. Walters, an LVC adjunct instructor, died Feb. 1 in Philadelphia. His career included reporting for the Associated Press, serving as a Senate press secretary, and working

ers and dairy staff. He was active in the Lebanon Jaycees, Mount Lebanon Masonic Lodge, and Tabor United Church of Christ where he served as a deacon, elder, and treasurer. He and his late wife, Joan Gilbert Wengert ’53, were inducted as Lifetime Vickroy Society members, one of the College’s most prestigious honors for philanthropic support.

Wengert was predeceased by his wife and brother, Harlan R. Wengert H’87, LVC trustee emeritus.

as a broadcaster.

Dr. L. Elbert Wethington Dr. L. Elbert Wethington, chair and professor of religion from 1963 to 1983, died March 3 in Durham, N.C. After being elected to Phi Beta Kappa and graduating from Wake Forest University, he attended Duke Divinity School, then earned his Ph.D. from Duke University.

Wethington was licensed to preach as a freshman at Wake Forest and later ordained in October 1945. He served as supply pastor at Lowes Grove Baptist Church in Durham before

the Methodist Mission Board to teach at the Union Theological Seminary in Manila, Philippines, for four years. In the Philippines, he joined the Methodist’s Mary Johnston Hospital Board and helped reconstruct its nursing school, which had been damaged during World War II. During Wethington’s first term in the Philippines, he published “Seekers of the Way” and” Preaching through the Church Year,” the latter being one of the first scholarly presentations of preaching the liturgical year. After briefly returning to the U.S. to teach at the Divinity School of Duke and preparing the first curriculum and catalog for today’s Methodist University, he returned to the Philippines for another four-year term before joining the LVC faculty in 1963. Wethington taught at The Valley for two decades, including several terms as chair of religion.

Wethington was an exceptional scholar and teacher of Christian theology, the Bible, and world religions. Several of his students kept in touch with him, with gratitude for his devotion

accepting a teaching position at Bucknell University in 1949.

and care.

Two years later, he returned south to become an assistant pro-

He is survived by his loving wife, Lois, and children: Olin (Na-

fessor at Duke. While teaching at Duke in 1954, Wethington was

dine), Joyce (Rick), and Mark (Beth), as well as eight grandchil-

received as an elder in the Methodist Church and invited by

dren and five great-grandchildren.

FALL 2019

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CAMPUS VIEW

LVC welcomed a record first-year class this fall for the third year in a row.

(l. to r.) Brittany Padua ’23, applied history, Harrisburg; Kimberly Wolf ’23, neuroscience, Elizabethtown; Funkhouser Hall

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