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Athena Ford ’01 memorialized with MMI day of service The late Athena Smith Ford ’01 loved to help others. When she was only in the third grade, she wrote a letter to her city’s mayor protesting what she saw as the inhumane treatment of animals in the city. This sparked a lifelong commitment to humanitarian efforts at the local, state, national, and international levels. During her time at MMI, Athena started a chapter of Amnesty International, a worldwide organization focused on human rights, and was viewed as a local expert on issues regarding child slavery and prisoners of conscience. In addition to educating her classmates about these issues, she became a public speaker, gave many talks to local Athena S. Ford ’01 community organizations about the topics, and eventually served on the Amnesty International Mid-Atlantic region’s Regional Planning Board. Athena also started a Yellow Ribbon Club while at MMI to bring awareness to the epidemic of teen suicide. At 16, in lieu of gifts, Athena asked her party guests to bring non-perishable food items and then made an anonymous donation of more than 500 pounds of items to a local food pantry. In August of 2001, more than a month before the September 11 terrorist attacks, she worked with a local state representative to organize The junior class cleaned up Freeland Public Park. a public demonstration to bring awareness of the abuses by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Athena’s efforts to make the world a better and brighter place have served as her lasting legacy since she passed away on October 23, 2016, as a result of complications from injuries she received in an automobile accident in October of 2015. A line in her obituary stated that “her entire life was marked by a sincere empathy, care, and concern for others, in fact, for all living beings.” Athena’s father, Tom Ford, said his daughter made her own

decision as a child to fight back against the injustices she saw in the world and educate her classmates and the general public about these causes. MMI’s seventh and 12th grades volunteered at Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails. He said, “Her decisions to devote so much of her energies to helping people and fighting against injustices were entirely her own. As a child, if she saw something that she thought was wrong, she spoke up. Athena always had a seemingly innate sense of justice. She was convinced that a small number of people could change the world.” To honor Athena Ford’s legacy, the MMI Class of 2001, led by Nina C. Zanon ’01 and Allison Hudak ’01, created the Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund for Community Service. The funds are designated to be used for the annual Athena S. Ford ’01 Day of Service, when MMI students will perform acts of community service in Athena’s name and learn about the importance of serving the community. The inaugural event in October saw students travel to six locations throughout Greater Hazleton to perform cleanup and maintenance projects under the direction of MMI faculty advisers. The worksites included MMI’s athletic fields, Greater Hazleton Rails to Trails, Valley East Little League complex, Country Heart Farm, Eckley Miners Village, Freeland Public Park, and the Freeland YMCA. “We thought the Day of Service was an appropriate and thoughtful choice for MMI,” Athena’s father said. “Hopefully, the day will spark something of Athena’s spirit of generosity towards others in some MMI students and lead them to decide to incorporate selfless service to others as a permanent part of their lives. If Athena’s story does that, then we would all feel some comfort that this awful tragedy sprouted something important and lasting.” Athena’s legacy has spread far beyond her MMI family. (continued on page 10)

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From the Head of School Dear friends, They say autumn is the season that teaches us that change can be beautiful. A crisp fall day as the leaves reach their peak was the perfect backdrop for another new tradition to be born at MMI. As you read in the cover story, on October 12 we took our pillar of service to the next level by embarking on a new annual tradition. To say that I was proud to be part of honoring the memory of one of our young alumni, taken too soon from this world, would be an understatement. From the dedication of Athena’s classmates in wanting to find a meaningful way to honor their friend, to the organization of the day, and the enthusiasm with which our student & faculty population embraced all tasks-big & small... each detail was a consistent reminder of the special school community to which we belong. MMI was built on the belief that helping others is the key to building a better community at large. From the very beginning, our school’s founders laid the groundwork for teaching the importance of service in daily life. It is up to us to ensure we continue integrating service learning into our curriculum and I, for one, believe we are moving in the right direction! I am excited as we look forward to another school-wide service day in the spring and to continuing to grow our pillar of service through building a strong program into our curriculum that acknowledges and rewards the good work being done by our students, staff, and faculty. As you read this newsletter, you will see a pattern of service, as well as academic, personal, and professional accomplishments that are the reason our students, graduates, staff, and faculty are looked to as examples of leadership throughout our school, local communities, and beyond. By the time this publication reaches you, Thanksgiving will have come and gone. As we prepare for the busy holiday season, and the promise of a new year, I want to express my thanks to every member of our school community for supporting our efforts and perpetuating our tradition of excellence. With thanks,

D. Scott Wiggins Head of School

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D. Scott Wiggins Head of School

William A. Shergalis, Ph.D. ’58 President Emeritus

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Interact Club organizes hurricane relief collection MMI’s Interact Club collected much-needed school supplies for Humble Middle School in Humble, Texas, and partnered with the Freeland Fire Department to organize a collection drive of non-perishable food and other supplies for Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas. Interact Club members reached out to MMI students, faculty, staff, and friends of the school to collect 12 boxes, which weighed more than 350 pounds, of school supplies that were shipped to Humble Middle School. New MMI faculty member, Robert Olive, grew up and taught middle school in Humble, which was one of the areas that was most drastically affected by the hurricane. Additionally, club members also collaborated with the Freeland Fire Department to fill two pick-up trucks with non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, cleaning, and medical supplies. Reese Eyerly, parent to eighth grade student Chance Eyerly, and the staff at The Merrick Group, Inc. also donated a pick-up truck full of supplies as part of the collection drive. MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins said, “MMI takes great pride in helping others. It was very gratifying to see both the hard work and dedication of the Interact Club members in organizing this drive and the generosity of MMI’s students, faculty, staff, and the friends of our school. Robert’s connection to the Humble, Texas community further made this collection a very rewarding experience. This drive helped to educate our students about the impact they can have on the world around them.”

The MMI Interact Club organized a collection drive of school supplies for the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Humble, Texas. Pictured above are Interact Club members, seated on the floor: Justin Weiksner. First row, from left: Daniel DeMelfi, Ethan Warner, Anna Haber, Sydney Karpowich and Joshua Kalada-Kania. Second row: Reiley DeStefano, Wesley Guarneri, Merci Centrella and Kelisa Hysenbegasi. Pictured below are, from left: James Darvell, Freeland firefighter; Merci Centrella, MMI senior and Interact Club member; Sydney Karpowich, Interact Club president; Anna Haber, Interact Club secretary; Joshua Kalada-Kania, Interact Club vice president; and Joseph Stepansky, MMI director of facilities and Freeland Fire Department chief.

Interact Club officers are Sydney Karpowich (president), Joshua Kalada-Kania (vice president), Anna Haber (secretary), and Jessica McClellan (treasurer). Faculty members Michael Scarlato and Timothy Garvey serve as club advisors. The MMI Interact Club is sponsored by the Freeland and Hazleton Rotary clubs.

Gabuzda family donation allows MMI to buy centrifuge Dr. Thomas G. Gabuzda ’47 and Mrs. Stella Gabuzda made a generous gift to MMI this fall allowing us to purchase a micro-hematocrit centrifuge for use in the classroom. This centrifuge is being used in MMI’s Anatomy class, where faculty member Michael Mele leads the students in taking minute human blood samples or using bovine blood samples. The hematocrit is used to determine the percent by volume of red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. These tests help our students analyze if a person is suffering anemia, infection, dehydration, MMI science instructor Michael Mele guides students as they study blood samples using the school’s new microhormonal imbalance, etc. The hematocrit centrifuge, which MMI purchased thanks to a generous donation from the Gabuzda family. centrifuge spins very small, thin glass tubes of blood samples at high fractionation in Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science velocity to separate the portions of blood by their respective (PJAS) projects, chemistry classes, and various other middensities. The centrifuge will also be used for small sample school classes.

Freshmen Orientation helps students bond

MMI celebrated its annual Freshmen Orientation with two days of activities on September 28 and 29. After a morning of fun and games at the MMI Athletic Complex, this year’s senior class walked with the freshmen for the annual Pajama Parade and welcomed the members of the Class of 2021 into the doors of Old Main during the “Fresh Walk.” The students competed in a friendly kickball game, and then that night, lighted the sky at the Senior-Freshmen bondfire.

Freshmen Morgan Allen enters the Old Main doors during the Fresh Walk,” while, at left, senior Sydney Karpowich and freshman Aaron Haber participate in a relay race.

At top, Senior Class President Stephanie Zellner, pictured at center in black, leads the Senior-Freshman Pajama Parade participants down Centre Street. Below, Senior Class Treasurer Julia Snyder, at right in black, joins in the fun with the creative mix of pajama ensembles during the parade.

MMI welcomes students, faculty as 2017-18 school year begins MMI began the new school year on August 22 with 247 students enrolled for the 2017-18 academic year. Orientation was held August 21 for all new students and their parents. The program helped familiarize new students with each other, as well as teachers, counselors, administrators, and school staff. Current students in the MMI Ambassador program were on hand to assist with the orientation program. A continental breakfast was held for students, parents, faculty, and staff to start the day. After hearing from the Head of School, D. Scott Wiggins, students broke off into their respective classes to meet with faculty while parents had a chance to learn more about policies and procedures and what it’s like to be a part of the MMI family.

Students gather in the lobby for the start of the new school year in photo at left, and at bottom, Head of School D. Scott Wiggins gives an interview to a local television station about the start of the new school year.

The charitable IRA rollover keeps on rolling!

Did you know you can make a difference in the lives of MMI students through a gift from your IRA at any point during the year? Even better, a charitable gift from an IRA may be more tax effective than giving cash gifts and may count as part, or all, of your required minimum distribution. • Donors must be 70 1/2 on the date of the gift. • Each IRA owner may contribute up to $100,000. • Funds must be transferred directly from the IRA to MMI. • This provision is now permanent, so you can make this type of gift at any time. How do I contribute from my IRA? Tell your IRA custodian you want to make a qualified charitable distribution to MMI. Just complete the form that your IRA custodian provides you or contact MMI to get a sample letter. Key information you may need includes MMI’s tax ID number which is 24-0795967. Learn more about how you can support MMI with a tax-free gift from your IRA by contacting Kim McNulty, Director of Advancement, at (570) 636-1108 or by email at kmcnulty@mmiprep.org.

Students learn about nurse anesthesia program Debra Minzola, PhD, MSN, CRNA, program director at the Geisinger Health System/Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia Program, visited MMI to provide 10th and 11th grade students with a hands-on information session designed to help them learn about becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Minzola, along with Assistant Program Director Shannon Slabinski, MSN, CRNA and nine graduate students, set up multiple stations for hands-on experience, including two stations with heads for intubations, a gowning and gloving station, and a station for epidural and spinal puncture. During the program, the students watched a video on what it’s like to be a nurse anesthetist and Minzola delivered a presentation where she discussed what a CRNA is, identified the requirements for becoming a CRNA, and informed the students on how they could locate information on one of the 116 nurse anesthesia educational programs that are available across the country. MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins said, “MMI is committed to providing learning opportunities that expose our students to a variety of vocations and lifelong passions that work toward the development of the whole student. The medical profession is filled with so many worthy positions and Debra’s program was a great asset to our students as they plan their future endeavors.”

Geisinger Health System/Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Nurse Anesthesia Program Director Debra Minzola, PhD, MSN, CRNA, pictured far right, and Assistant Program Director Shannon Slabinski, MSN, CRNA, second from right, led the discussion on becoming a CRNA. Also pictured are program graduate students, from left, Mitch Mendoza, Pat Keane, and Brittany Lyon.

Nurse anesthetists, the first healthcare providers dedicated to the specialty of anesthesia, have their roots in the 1800s when nurses first gave anesthesia to wounded soldiers on the battlefields of the Civil War. Today, CRNAs are master’sprepared advanced practice nurses who enjoy a high degree of autonomy and professional respect. As advanced practice nurses, CRNAs administer more than 34 million anesthetics in the United States each year. CRNAs practice in every setting where anesthesia is available and are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America. They administer every type of anesthetic and provide care for every type of surgery or procedure, from open heart to cataract to pain management.

MMI celebrates Prepper Pride on Spirit Day MMI’s Student Council, under the guidance of President Angelica Alday, a senior, held Spirit Day on September 1. Students were asked to come to school sporting their MMI attire. After a morning of classes, Spirit Day began with a luncheon, sponsored by the school, and an afternoon snack of ice cream for all students, sponsored by the MMI Parents Association. After lunch, the student body was divided into teams across the grades and competed in a series of events led by Student Council and members of the Class of 2018.

Various Spirit Day teams embraced the day’s competition and camaraderie.

Class of 1967 celebrates 50th reunion

Salvadore DeFazio ‘67, pictured above left at center, donated a sculpture to MMI in honor of the Class of 1967’s 50th reunion. The statue was unveiled at a ceremony during MMI’s Alumni Weekend festivities. Also pictured are, from left: MMI Head of School D. Scott Wiggins, and DeFazio’s wife, Jean DeFazio. Not only did the Class of 1967 gather during Alumni Weekend, but, pictured above right, the 50th class reunion was held on Saturday, October 21 at the Valley Country Club.

MMI sponsors back-to-school social for parents MMI sponsored a Back-to-School Wine and Cheese Social for all parents of current students on August 23 to celebrate the start of the 2017-18 school year. The evening offered a great opportunity for catching up with old friends and making

new ones. Parents met members of MMI’s Board of Directors, administration, staff, coaches, and faculty. This tradition is a fun way for MMI’s newest parents to get to know the ropes and to mingle with other MMI families.

Senior parents Peggy Durako and Eileen Perchak visit with Director of Advancement Kim McNulty.

MMI hosts International Dinner On October 5, 130 guests joined Frau Gabriela Moustardas, Señora Syra Dewar and Mrs. Christina Spencer for a community dinner event and fundraiser to benefit the MMI World Language Department.

Gifts of appreciated securities benefit you Contributing appreciated securities to MMI is an ideal way to make a gift and may save you money. If the security has been held for at least one year, then the donor may be eligible for an income tax deduction of the full market value of the security and you may avoid any capital gain tax. In order to take advantage of the tax benefits, electronic transfers of stock must be made by your broker to MMI’s brokerage account. For transfer instructions, please contact Kim McNulty, Director of Advancement, at (570) 636-1108 or by email at kmcnulty@mmiprep.org.

Alumni welcomed back for Alumni Weekend

Members of MMI Class of 1958 gather every year for the Alumni Weekend picnic.

MMI held its annual Alumni Weekend celebration on August 4 and 5. This year’s Alumni Weekend honored reunion classes ending in -7 and -2. On Saturday, MMI alumni and their families gathered in the Mildred Culp Kahler Courtyard at MMI to watch Sal DeFazio ’67 unveil his newest sculpture, Apollo’s Harp, which was gifted to the school in honor of the Class of 1967’s 50th Reunion. Following the ceremony, MMI hosted the traditional Alumni Picnic in the MMI cafeteria. Picnic highlights included honoring the 50th Reunion class, tours of the MMI campus by current students, and the opportunity to catch up with classmates and friends. Alumni Weekend concluded with the Wall of Fame Awards Dinner on Saturday evening.

Robert Fryer Jr. poses with Wall of Fame inductee Wilson Zehner ‘81 and Guy Zehner ‘79.

Ruby and David ‘76 Facinelli and Bill ‘70 and Diane Facinelli enjoy the Alumni Weekend picnic.

Wall of Fame inductee Atty. Donald Barnes ‘61 and his wife, Cathy, visit with Jean Rudawski and MMI President Emeritus Joe Rudawski.

MMI welcomes area children to annual summer camps MMI offered 18 different summer camps between June and August, with nine led by MMI instructors/staff. One hundred twenty-two campers participated in one or more camps. Overall, we had 201 registrations for camp, which was the highest ever. Amazing 4-in-1 Robot, LegoManiacs, Spanish Cooking & Craft camp, Drawing Camp, Chinese Cooking &

Craft camp, Silly Storybook Theater camp, Messy Art, and Ooey Gooey Science camp were just a few of the offerings. Additionally, we offered a new Super Summer Study Skills camp free to all incoming middle school students. Asian Art camp (pictured below at left) was taught by MMI World Language instructor Christina Spencer, and Silly Storybook Theater Camp (pictured below right) was taught by Joanne Oakum, executive assistant to the Head of School.

MMI welcomes four into Wall of Fame MMI inducted four members into its Wall of Fame during the 12th annual Wall of Fame Awards dinner. Stephen A. Makuta ’69 and Wilson L. Zehner ’81 were recognized for Athletic Achievement, Dennis P. Clarke was honored for Service to MMI, and Atty. Donald M. Barnes ’61 was inducted for Professional Achievement. Stephen A. Makuta ’69

Clarke began the Pablo Picasso Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society and served as President of the NEPA Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Clarke was also very active in MMI’s athletic program, serving as the head coach of the girls’ softball team in 1980, the head coach of girls’ tennis in 1998 and as an assistant coach for the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams.

Makuta played four years Pictured are, from left: MMI Director of Advancement Kim McNulty; inductees Wilson L. of basketball and three Zehner ’81, Dennis P. Clarke and Atty. Donald M. Barnes ’61; and MMI Head of School D. years of golf at MMI. He Scott Wiggins. Missing from photo is Wall of Fame inductee Stephen A. Makuta ’69. scored 1,110 career points during his tenure on the Atty. Donald M. Barnes ’61 MMI basketball squad. He was named both team captain and Barnes earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial MVP during his senior year and was named the Anthracite Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 1965. League Scoring Champion and the Regional Scoring Leader, At MMI, he served as the 1961 Class President and delivered the averaging 25.5 points per game. Makuta was also captain of the Founder’s Day Address at MMI’s Commencement in 1985. golf team. He played three years of golf and helped the team remain undefeated in all three complete seasons of golf play. He He received his J.D. from George Washington University attended Bucknell University on a basketball scholarship and Law School Order of the Coif in 1970, where he graduated cum graduated in 1973. laude. He served as Notes Editor of The George Washington Wilson L. Zehner ’81

Zehner competed for MMI as a member of the golf, bowling, basketball and baseball teams. He was named MVP of the golf team three times and helped the team to a 44-6 record during his four years on the team. His junior year, Zehner led the golf team to an undefeated season and the Anthracite League Championship after averaging a 79 during the season. He was second at the District 11 Tournament and qualified for States. During his senior golf season, he helped the team to their second consecutive Anthracite League title and placed fifth at the District 11 Tournament. He placed 20th at the state championship in Hershey. Zehner was named MVP of the bowling team as a sophomore, junior and senior. On the hardwood, he averaged 8.2 points per game as a junior and 10.8 points per game in his senior year. He hit a grand slam against West Hazleton as a junior on the baseball team and was named MVP of the baseball team as a senior. In 1997, he won the Caribbean International Pro-Am and, in 2006, the Southeast Chapter South Florida Section PGA ProAssistant Championship. He qualified for and competed in the 1998 Nike Hershey Open. Zehner is currently the Head Golf Professional at The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida. Dennis P. Clarke

Clarke taught at MMI for 36 years from September of 1979 to May of 2016. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from King’s College in 1976 and later earned a master’s degree in English from Wilkes University. Clarke was just the third full-time Spanish teacher in MMI’s history. He also taught speech class and helped MMI transition from its annual speech tournament to a Model United Nations program and eventually to the Mock Trial Club. MMI had its first Mock Trial competition in 1987 and advanced to the state finals in 2006 under his guidance.

University Law Review, earned a Trustee Scholarship, and was named Phi Delta Phi Graduate of the Year. Barnes is a senior partner in the Washington D.C. office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP and co-chair of the Antitrust Competition Law Practice Group. His practice is concentrated in antitrust/trade regulation law, agricultural cooperative law, trade association representation, and complex antitrust and commercial litigation. He has defended numerous antitrust claims, both criminal and civil, including major, multi-district litigation and class actions. He has represented clients in various industries, including: defense, entertainment, health care, agriculture, transportation, food and beverage, and high technology. Over the past four decades, Barnes has developed particular experience in agricultural cooperative law. He serves as Chair of the Antitrust Subcommittee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. Agricultural clients he represented include: Sunkist Growers, Inc., Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Southeast Milk, Inc., American Mushroom Cooperative, Inc., and United Potato Growers of America. Barnes is a member of the American Bar Association Antitrust, Litigation, and Criminal Justice sections and White Collar and Intellectual Property Crime subcommittees; District of Columbia Bar Association; and The Barristers. He has been admitted to the bar in the District of Columbia; the Supreme Court of the United States; the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He has been named a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer in Antitrust Litigation each year from 2014-2017.

MMI seeking Wall of Fame nominees The Selection Committee includes MMI’s Head of School, one member of the Board of Directors, two alumni representatives, the MMI Athletic Director, the MMI Director of Advancement, and one at-large member. Wall of Fame recipients will be announced in the Spring and inducted during Alumni Weekend 2018.

MMI celebrated the 12th anniversary of its Wall of Fame in August and is seeking nominees for future recognitions. The Wall of Fame was established to honor alumni, past faculty, staff, and board members of MMI who have distinguished themselves in the areas of athletics, business, sciences, education, government, public service, the arts, or the humanities. Inductees are recognized in the categories of Athletic Achievement, Community Service, Service to MMI, and Professional Achievement.

In order to nominate a person for consideration, please complete the form below and return the completed nomination documents to Kim McNulty, Director of Advancement, MMI Preparatory School, 154 Centre Street, Freeland, PA 18224, no later than March 1, 2018.

Nominees can be considered for induction ten years after graduation. An award in each category may not be granted every year. A nominee can remain on the selection ballot for a period of 10 years from nomination.

MMI Wall of Fame Nomination Form

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Nomination criteria Nominees must be an MMI alumnus or past faculty, staff or board member and must meet the criteria listed under each category to be eligible. Alumni can be considered for nomination 10 years after graduation. An award in each category may not be granted every year. A nominee can remain on the selection ballot for a period of ten years from nomination. Please select the category for which you are nominating this person (check one box only). A thletic Achievement – Represents the best personnel that have participated in varsity athletics prior to graduation from MMI, in collegiate varsity athletics, in professional athletics, in the Olympics, or in national or world-wide events, and received recognition for that participation.

C ommunity Service – Contributed to the betterment of his or her community in a significant way over a period of years t hrough distinguished service as a volunteer, donor, board member, etc.

S ervice to MMI – Contributed to the betterment of MMI in a significant way over a period of years through distinguished service as a faculty member, staff member, volunteer, donor, board member, honorary board member, etc.

Professional Achievement (please check all that apply to the nominee)

Achieved significant position in the business community by attaining executive position or by receiving recognition for achievement from a segment of the business community.

Achieved recognition of the development of major breakthroughs or significant accomplishments in the area of business, science, or education.

Received recognition of achievements in his or her chosen profession, to include: major awards in educational or scientific organizations, artistic endeavors, governmental agencies, or humanitarian organizations.

On a separate sheet of paper, please describe your nominee and explain why he or she should be inducted to the MMI Wall of Fame, listing the nominee’s outstanding qualities/achievements.

Return all nominations to Kim McNulty no later than March 1, 2018.

Classes of 2002 and 2007 reunite in Conyngham The Classes of 2002 and 2007 held a joint reunion on Alumni Weekend at the Conyngham Brewery Tap Room, owned by Lee Ann Palubinsky ‘02 and her husband, Marc Eble. A special thank you to Krystle Baker ’02 and Lindsay Cassidy ’07 for organizing the fun night!

Athena Ford ‘01 memorialized The Pennsylvania Health Action Network created the Athena Smith Ford Activist Scholarship and honored her at their 2017 conference. The Keystone Research Center/Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center also renamed its activist award in her name. The Families USA Health Action Conference, a national conference on health care issues of which Athena was a regular attendee and speaker, dedicated its 2017 program to her. Ford said, “We are very pleased that these organizations have seen fit to leverage Athena’s story and tragic death as a means of advancing positive civic engagement and advancing social justice.” Athena was a 2007 graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and received the college’s exclusive Humanitarian Service Award earlier this year. The award is given at the discretion of the Kenyon College Alumni Council to a Kenyon alumnus who demonstrates a lifelong commitment to humanitarian service. Ford said the award was special and unexpected. “The Kenyon Humanitarian Service Award is jealously guarded and given out only when there is a member of the Kenyon family truly deserving. We have learned that Athena received more spontaneous nominations for the 2017 award than the Alumni Association had ever received before. It is truly touching that the Kenyon community recognized her life in this way. Athena would be totally abashed, by the way. But we are gratified to see her name engraved (on the base of the Award Cup trophy) alongside some exceptional recipients for as long as Kenyon will be around.”

Following her death, Athena’s humanitarian contributions extended to science. Despite being a seat-belted passenger, she suffered a traumatic brain injury during her car accident. Although she was unable to be an organ donor, her brain tissue

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was donated to the Harvard University Brain Tissue Resource Center for research into cures for traumatic brain injuries. Her father said the family hopes this donation will impact the lives of people for generations to come. “We were grateful to learn that Harvard would accept her brain tissue to be made available to literally generations of researchers studying the impact, prevention and cures for traumatic brain injury (TBI),” Ford said. “TBI affects millions of Americans each year, but the availability of research money and opportunity is practically non-existent. It is an unspeakable tragedy that, with the proper attention and funding, even the most serious of brain injuries could eventually be treatable.” Athena’s family, which includes her mother, Diane Smith, brother, Austin Ford, and stepmother, Maureen Cosgrove, continues to carry on her legacy and has established the Go Athena Foundation. Although the family is still working out specific goals for the foundation, a description of the foundation on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ goathenafoundation) says it “seeks to inspire young people, particularly women, to devote their lives to doing positive work in an area of their own interest.” Ford said, “We would like to honor Athena’s accomplishments and unfulfilled potential by using her story to inspire others to recognize the importance of incorporating selfless service as a permanent part of their lives. If we are able to do that, then we would feel that at least some of Athena’s potential will be realized by others who take up the causes of social justice, civic engagement, and community service.” To donate to the Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund, please visit the MMI website, select “Donate Now” and choose the Ford Fund for your gift designation.

New funds established for MMI Giving to MMI is only partially about MMI—it’s mostly about you, the donor. It’s about your relationship with our school. It’s about what’s important to you and how that translates into opportunity for our current students. Did you know that when you make your gift to the MMI Annual Fund Campaign you can designate your gift to the area of the school that means the most to you? The funds below are newly established to support various initiatives at MMI. To make a donation to one of these or any other fund, please visit www.mmiprep.org and click on the “Donate” button on the right hand side of the page. The Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund for Community Service The Athena S. Ford ’01 Endowed Fund for Community Service was established in 2017 by members of the MMI Class of 2001 as a way to honor their classmate who passed away on October 23, 2016. This fund is restricted by MMI to be used solely for expenses needed to establish and perpetuate The Athena Ford ’01 Day of Service. You can learn more about Athena on page 1. The Lisa A. Merlo ’80 Endowed Fund for the Arts The Lisa A. Merlo ’80 Endowed Fund for the Arts was established in 2017 by Tony Merlo in memory of his late wife, Lisa, to support the performing and visual arts programs at MMI. Lisa was a very active alumna with a truly great love for anything related to arts and music. Her legacy will continue to inspire creativity in the arts for all MMI students through this fund. She was a graduate of Cedar Crest College and had 19 years of experience in the legal field, beginning her career as a paralegal and rights/clearance manager for The Franklin Mint. She later formed her own company, The Permissions Place, which focused on intellectual property matters such as clearing and licensing film clips, archival footage, photos, music, trademarks, logos, products, visual art, and dialogue. Lisa was the recipient of the 1999 Partners in Achieving Corporate Excellence Award; was featured in POST Magazine in November of 2009; and wrote and developed instructions, glossaries, and “How to Sheets” for the use of music and other copyrighted material. When she was 14 years old, Lisa’s father, Joseph Chaykowski ’48, passed away. In addition to a full-time job, her father served in numerous leadership roles with local nonprofit organizations. Much of Lisa’s belief in the importance of volunteering stemmed from the example set by her father. In 2003, Lisa spearheaded a campaign to honor her father with an

annual $500 memorial prize in math and science presented at MMI’s graduation ceremony. This prize is still awarded and presented by her husband, Tony. Lisa was extremely active in The Red Paw Emergency Relief Team, which is an emergency services nonprofit organization operated by firefighters and other public and private disaster relief organizations to provide emergency assistance to animals involved in fires and other residential disasters. In 2013, Lisa joined the MMI Board of Directors and she served until her passing on December 13, 2016. The Leroy B. and Anna M. Moyer Memorial Endowed Scholarship The Leroy B. and Anna M. Moyer Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017 by Robert and Susan Moyer in honor of his parents. This scholarship is presented to a student who attends MMI Preparatory school and resides in Carbon County. Both Leroy and Anna were longtime members of Zion Mennonite Church of Souderton, Pennsylvania. Anna served as a Sunday school teacher and on the Library Committee. Leroy served as a member of the Property Committee. He worked as a foreman for J. Clyde Derstine until the early 1970s when he went into business for himself as Leroy B. Moyer, Contractor/ Builder. His wife served as his bookkeeper. Leroy was known for his craftsmanship and quality in new homes and renovations, often helping friends, family, and neighbors with advice and their renovation projects. After an Atlantic hurricane hit North Carolina, Leroy, his son, Alan, and others from the Zion Mennonite Church helped in rebuilding homes through the Mennonite Disaster Service. Upon retirement, Leroy continued to help his son, Alan, who took over the business. In addition to working for her husband’s business, Anna was a homemaker and worked some years as a rural postal carrier. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan and enjoyed watching Penn State football and Philadelphia Flyers games. She found great joy in her children and grandchildren. The Moyers had four children, Carol Hilbert, Alan Moyer, David Moyer and Robert Moyer. The foundation of this scholarship comes from their unwavering belief in the importance of education and their deep and abiding faith in God and stewardship of what He gave them.

The holidays are approaching and alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends will soon be busy shopping for gifts, decorations and more. Remember to shop at smile.amazon.com and support the Preppers in the process! Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/24-0795967 and Amazon will make a donation to MMI Preparatory School.

Faces in the Crowd MMI’s literary magazine, Angst, won a Silver Award from the Pennsylvania School Press Association. Angst is produced annually and features literary and visual works of art that are submitted by MMI students in grades 9 through 12. The 20162017 edition included 22 poems, 11 non-fiction pieces, 10 works of fiction, and 24 art or photography submissions and was sponsored by John Hersker ’76. MMI English instructor Jennifer Novotney serves as the faculty adviser for the magazine. In late October, 8th and 9th grade students heard from Trooper Anthony Petroski, III, of the Pennsylvania State Police, on bullying. The presentation coincided with an 8th grade reading lesson. Trooper Petroski also gave a presentation to the Parents Association on Cyber Bullying & Online Safety on October 18.

Mrs. Ferry also gave a presentation at the STR2E2AM EvidenceBased Practices Conference at King’s College’s Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center in Wilkes-Barre. The conference covered material for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade educators in the areas of science, technology, reading, writing, engineering, early childhood education, arts, and mathematics. Senior Aaron Harman was named as a Semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among a national field of just 16,000 students to be named Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. As a Semifinalist, Harman has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $33 million that will be offered next spring. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors and includes the highestscoring entrants in each state. Senior Aaron Harman will be attending the PMEA District Band Festival in January while senior Angelica Alday and freshman Irene Altmiller will be attending the PMEA District Orchestra Festival in February.

MMI’s 8th grade students took a field trip to Philadelphia and stopped for a photo outside Independence Hall.

Junior Joel Cruz received the Raymond G. Weber award during the Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW) program, which was held in July at Lycoming College in Williamsport. The program is presented by the Foundation for Free Enterprise Education. The Raymond G. Weber award, which is rarely given at PFEW, is the only individual student award ever presented during the program. The award is presented to students who rise above extraordinary challenges, exhibit remarkable courage when faced with adversity, and make a profound impact on their teammates and all those around them. Junior Andrew Decker captured MMI’s Poetry Out Loud competition for the third consecutive year and will once again represent MMI in the televised regional Poetry Out Loud competition on December 13 at the WVIA-TV studios in Pittston. Decker won the regional competition last December and placed among the top five in Pennsylvania during the state competition this past March. He was one of only 15 students who advanced to the state finals out of a total of 7,000 students from across the state who entered the competition starting at the school level.

Art instructor Mrs. Lisa Ferry was honored with the 2017 Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) Outstanding Non-Public Art Educator Award and delivered a presentation at the 2017 PAEA conference, which was held in October in Pittsburgh. The award recognizes exemplary contributions, achievements, and service to art education at the state, regional and national levels. Mrs. Ferry also delivered a presentation entitled “Empower Your Student’s Creative Side with Growth Mindset Strategies,” which was designed to help attendees determine what kind of mindset they have. Over the summer,

Senior James Lambert Jr. earned the rank of Eagle Scout this summer after serving as a senior patrol leader, troop guide, and instructor for Troop 98. He is a member of scouting’s national honor society, the Order of the Arrow, where he has served as treasurer and second vice chief. He was recently elected as the chief of the local lodge, which has more than 800 members. Through scouting, he has stayed overnight on the Battleship New Jersey; canoed for 12 days through the wilderness of Maine; climbed the end point of the Appalachian trail and highest mountain in Maine, Mount Katahdin; boated through the rapids of West Virginia; and fished for tuna and lobster and snorkeled in the Florida Keys. Alice Laputka, former MMI art teacher and participant in MMI’s 2017 trip to Italy, featured “Shared Memories,” an exhibition of photos and paintings from the MMI Spring Break trip to Italy, in her studio this fall. Photos were provided by trip participants and pastel paintings completed by Ms. Laputka were featured. Senior Jessica McClellan captured the 2017 AGA Lawler Junior Tour girls title at Berwick Golf Club with a score of 81 over the summer. She also won the 2017 Founders Cup on the first playoff hole over Tunkhannock’s Emma Harding after both players carded rounds of 86 in regulation. After her successful summer, Jess had a terrific fall for the MMI Golf Team and placed 11th in the Girls Class 2A PIAA Golf State Championship at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York.

MMI golf coach Ryan Jastremsky with Jessica McClellan

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Alumni Notes What’s happening with MMI graduates around the globe Diana Anthony ’10 serves as the Project Manager for ROMP Global (Range of Motion Project). By supplying prosthetic limbs and orthotic braces to those who do not have access to these services, ROMP aims to return patients to their families and communities as productive, healthy individuals. Diana graduated from Duke University with a degree in biomedical engineering, and enjoys re-designing and prototyping prosthetics and orthotics components to better Diana Anthony ’10 serve the people who need them. She currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden, is pursuing a Master’s degree in medical engineering and enjoys scuba diving, climbing, and travelling. The following MMI alumni earned recognition on the Dean’s List following the spring semester: Emily Bogansky ’15 (St. Joseph’s University) and Alyssa Famalette ’16 (Loyola University Maryland). Niklas Byriel ’17 was selected to receive a prestigious scholarship from the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation at Elizabethtown. This exclusive program was created to recognize students who exemplify leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation. Elizabethtown College is one of the few elite educational institutions with which Stamps has partnered, joining University of Michigan, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Miami, University of Virginia, California Institute of Technology, UCLA, and University of Illinois. Stamps Scholars receive full tuition, a monetary enrichment fund, and a personal mentor in his or her chosen field. Prosecutor Scott Coffina ’85 was appointed on March 31, 2017, by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and sworn in as the Burlington County (NJ) prosecutor. He leads an office of 130 assistant prosecutors, detectives, and support staff. He will serve as the lead law enforcement officer in the county over the course of his five-year term. Atty. Richard DiLiberto Jr. ’79 was selected by the Delaware Christopher Columbus Monument Committee as its 2017 Man of the Year, in recognition of his service to the community. Rick is the secretary of the MMI Board of Directors and is a partner at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, chairman of the Delaware Commission on Italian Heritage and Culture, a past-president of the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, member of the Governor’s Magistrate Screening Committee, treasurer of the Delaware Law Related Education Center, and a former Delaware State Representative (1992-2002). Alexander Haber ’14 was granted President’s Fellowships for Summer Research in 2017 from the University of Scranton. Amanda (Hess) Kriebel ’04 works as a senior business analyst for T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, Maryland, and her husband, Brandon, recently earned his CFA designation. Amanda and Brandon have two daughters, Alexandra (3) and Olivia (1).

RJ Kupsho ’14, a Lebanon Valley College student-athlete, was named to the Middle Atlantic Conference’s (MAC) Winter and Spring Academic Honor Roll, emphasizing the Flying Dutchmen’s commitment to classroom success. Judges and lawyers of the WilkesBarre Law & Library Association RJ Kupsho ’14 and the Bar Association of Luzerne County gathered to honor attorney Lee Ann Palubinsky ’02 in August. She was honored for exceptional service to the area bar association. Jesse Plaksa ’15, a junior at East Stroudsburg University, was named to the Dean’s List in the fall and spring of last year. Jesse was also chosen by the English Department faculty members to receive the prestigious EAPSU Award (The English Association of the Pennsylvania State Universities), which was presented to him this fall at Kutztown University. Farrah Qadri ’13 was the recipient of the Excellence in Women’s Studies Award at the University of Scranton this past spring. She graduated cum laude with a double major in biology and women’s studies. She is a member of the Beta Beta Beta and Alpha Epsilon Delta honor societies. Farrah is a volunteer scribe at the Leahy Clinic, a facilitator for Promoting Awareness of College Transition, Syrian Refugee Crisis Committee member, and Campus Ministries volunteer as well as a member of the Biology Club, the University of Scranton Programming Board, and the Leahy Community Advisory Board. She will be continuing her education at the University of Scranton in the master of health administration program. Michael Watahovich ’61 is a Certified Master Life Coach, certified by Floyd Consulting, and trained to assist individuals toward dream fulfillment. He helps more than 400 employees identify and prioritize what they want to be, do, and have in their personal lives. Additionally, he works with individuals to build strategies and action plans to help them to accomplish their dreams. Franklin & Marshall College senior Joseph Yamulla ’14 used a Marshall Fellows grant to fund “Location and Dislocation in Victorian Literature,” under the guidance of Professor of English Patricia O’Hara. Joseph traveled to London to study the places where writer Charles Dickens lived and worked. An English literature major Joseph Yamulla ’14 and Spanish minor, Yamulla spent two weeks doing research in London. He visited sites that spanned the novelist’s entire life, from fixtures of Dickens’ childhood to the office in which his first newspaper article was published.

Milestones

Events in the lives of the MMI family Deaths Lucy Cattley passed away on October 10, 2017. She is survived by four children including son Thomas Tierney and his wife, Crystal, and eleven grandchildren including granddaughter Alexandra M. Tierney ’22. Patrick J. Dinofrio ’63 passed away on September 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Judy; son, Patrick Jr.; and daughter, Tara. Past MMI Board member Anthony Fornataro passed away on August 29, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Lucy Fornataro; his wife, Kathleen; and their two children, Edward Fornataro ’96 and his wife, Heather Wiley, and Matthew Fornataro ’01 and his husband, William Dooner. Dolores R. Hornack passed away on June 22, 2017. She is survived by her children Clair Stauffer Grant and her husband, Wayne; Cheryl Blamey and her husband, Alan; Jaqueline Dryfoos and her husband, James Dryfoos ’83; and John Hornack III and his wife, Jeanie; and several grandchildren, including Madyson Hornack ’20. Gregory R. “Shine” Kapraszewski ’69 passed away on August 26, 2017. He is survived by his sister, Susan Bruzgulis and her husband, Stanley; aunt Leona and uncle Eugene Mensinger; and several step-nieces and step-nephews. Daniel F. Lovrinic, M.D. passed away on July 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Mary; and children Spencer Lovrinic; Julie Smith ’86 and her husband, Mike; Matthew Lovrinic; and Jennifer Freeman ’91 and her husband, Mark. Elizabeth P. Matyas passed away on May 16, 2017. She is survived by her children Alice Jones ’74 and her husband, Craig; James Matyas ’75 and his wife, Nancy; Gerard

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George “Frank” Mazur passed away on July 13, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Karin; and children Valarie Mazur; Beth Balderston and her husband, David; Kathy Balderston and her husband, Michael; Michael Mazur and his wife, Kelly; and several grandchildren, including Courtney Bogansky ’11 and Emily Bogansky ’15. John S. Shoffstall ’51 passed away on August 8, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; daughters Tenlee Shoffstall, Krista Boscoe and her husband, Mark, and Drevvis Ridely and her husband, Jack; and sons Clark Shoffstall, Jevon Shoffstall and his wife, Rachael, and Jeff and Scott Boscoe-Huffman; eight grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter. William J. “Bill” Smith ’48 passed away on October 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Philibena, and daughters Deborah Riley ’77 and her husband, Kevin; Karen Bigelow ’79 and her husband, Lynn Bigelow ’80; Nancy Biddle ’83 and her husband, Pete; and Linda Hackett ’83 and her husband, Doug; and eight grandchildren. Eugene T. Vaskalis passed away on July 14, 2017. He is survived by son Thomas Vaskalis and wife, Danielle; daughter Lori Vaskalis; grandchildren Father Daniel Vaskalis ’07 and Zachary Vaskalis ’02 and wife, Marisa; and great-granddaughter, Evalina Vaskalis. Violet F. Wargo passed away on August 18, 2017. She is survived by son Harry Schiger Jr. and his wife, Stephanie; daughters Nancy Jamack and Janet Schiger; and five grandchildren, including Sarah Jamack ’14.

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MMI’s two Mock Trial teams performed well at the Monroe County Mock Trial competition on November 18, but fell short of garnering one of the three top-finisher positions. Junior Andrew Decker bested 78 other students to emerge as the competition’s “best witness” and senior Hunter O’Clair was accorded top-10 witness honors. In addition, senior George Palermo was named a top-10 competition attorney.

Matyas ’77 and his wife, Lisa Gordon Matyas ’78; Joseph Matyas; Mary Grace McGuire ’81 and her husband, Jerry; Michael Matyas ’83 and his wife, Wendi; and Lisa DeHaven and her husband, Fred; and several grandchildren, including Catherine Matyas ’17.

Seventh graders Jakob Narrow and John Schwear III received recognition and will have their artwork exhibited as part of the 2017 International Interdependence Hexagon Project competition. For the competition, which was completed during the 2016-17 school year, Jakob and John competed in the Elementary Division (grades 4-6) in the 2-D category to create a two-dimensional hexagon. Jakob won the award for Most Effective All-Over Interpretation, while John was an honorable mention selection in the Most Relevant Interdependence Theme category.

MMI College Admissions Counselor Mrs. Stephanie Shandra recently wrapped up a three-year term as the Chair of the PACAC Professional Development Committee. The MMI Volleyball Team advanced to the District 2 Class A playoffs this fall. In the first round, senior Gabby Kupsho racked up 25 service points and three teammates added at least seven as the second-seeded Lady Preppers downed No. 3 Susquehanna in straight sets (25-9, 25-22, 25-18) at Blue Ridge High School to advance to the district championship match for the third straight year. Seniors Lauryn Banyas (26 assists, 7 kills, 11 service points) and Maddie Perchak (14 kills, 4 digs, 13 services points) both had strong showings as well. MMI’s opponent in the finals was top-seeded Blue Ridge but the Preppers came up short in the Championship Game.

Memorials

Library Memorials, Annual Fund Memorials and Honors donated between July 1 and November 15, 2017

In Honor of Ben Aronson Ms. Roxanne Abrams

In Memory of Flois Landau Mr. David Landau ’51

In Memory of David Aronson Ms. Roxanne Abrams

In Memory of Elizabeth Matyas Mrs. Ann Marie Della Croce

In Memory of The Rev. Dr. John Brndjar Mrs. Elizabeth S. Brndjar

In Memory of Matthew Maylath Senape & Associates

In Memory of Lambert Broad Mrs. Mary E. Mertz

In Memory of George Mazur Mr. David Bogansky

In Memory of Kim Byriel Ms. Julia Byriel

In Memory of Lisa Merlo ’80 Mr. Anthony C. Merlo Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer

In Honor of Dennis Clarke Ms. Jill A. Moran ’86 In Memory of Edward Deal ’42 Mrs. Anne J. Frey In Memory of Christine DeRienzo Mr. David Bogansky In Memory of Rosemary Dunne Ms. Samantha M. Christopher ’04 In Memory of Athena Ford ’01 Ms. Amie L. Gilotti ’93 In Memory of Anthony Fornataro Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Cusat Mr. Nicholas Dei Tos ’71 and Mrs. Patricia Dei Tos Mr. Scott Zanon and Mrs. Nina Cecelia Zanon ’01 In Memory of Bill Fox ’48 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer In Memory of William ’48 and Anna Mae Fox Mr. Jeffrey Fox ’86 and Mrs. Rose Fox In Memory of Richard Frey Mr. Brian Lucas ’84 and Mrs. Kathy Lucas Mrs. Kimberly McNulty In Memory of Morton Gordon ’52 Mr. David Landau ’51 In Memory of Scott Graham ’84 Mr. Rusty Cassway and Mrs. Karen Cassway ’84 Mr. Barton Hanline and Mrs. Lisa Hanline ’84 Dr. Bruce Klugherz and Dr. Michelle Ecker ’84 Mr. Mike Shastay and Mrs. Ann Shastay ’84 In Memory of Walter Haentjens ’39 Mr. Aaron Floryshak ’95 and Mrs. Grete Floryshak ’92 In Memory of Mary Lou Kasputis Dr. David A. Kasputis

In Memory of Rudolph and Mary Mucha Mr. Joseph Mucha ’50 and Mrs. Nancy Mucha In Memory of Joel Mumaw Senape & Associates In Memory of Anthony Nash ’51 Mr. David Landau ’51 In Memory of Michael Nonnemacher Mr. Nicholas Dei Tos ’71 and Mrs. Patricia Dei Tos In Memory of Georgianna Nyman Aronson Ms. Roxanne Abrams In Memory of Karen Riley Mr. E. Edward Riley ’61 In Memory of Lorraine Sharp Mr. Jason Lenko and Dr. Jodi W. Lenko ’99 In Memory of William J. Smith Jr. ’48 Mr. John Hollis ’64 and Mrs. Carol Hollis In Memory of Paul Solomon Mr. Edward Lesny ’58 and Mrs. Susanne Lesny In Memory of S. Dean Stephens Mr. Edward Lesny ’58 and Mrs. Susanne Lesny In Memory of Haley Stuscavage Senape & Associates In Memory of Joseph Tito ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Schaeffer In Memory of Charles Turri ’44 Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Payne In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Williams Mr. Robert Klotz ’58 and Mrs. Carol Klotz

In Memory of Jake Kislan ’56 Ms. Leone McClellan Mr. Dennis Puhalla Mr. Dan Ravina

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Visitation Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 17 Mid Winter Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 21 Wister Quartet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 5 Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 18 Springo Purse Bingo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15 The Prepper Playhouse (The Wizard of Oz). . . . . . . April 20 & 21