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MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE
Fall 2012
Vol. 126
No. 1
The Review is published by Millersville University of Pennsylvania of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and mailed free to Millersville alumni, faculty, staff and other friends of the University.
President Dr. Francine G. McNairy
The McNairy Years Retiring in January 2013, Dr. Francine G. McNairy looks back over her years as Millersville University’s 13th president.
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Millersville Review Staff
Amy H. Dmitzak, Executive Editor Patricia Coulson, Editor Janet Kacskos, Campus News Ethan Hulsey, Sports News Steven A. DiGuiseppe ’82, Alumni News Kelly Davis ’95, Class Notes
Contributors Mary Beth Schweigert Laura Knowles Kelly Smedley ’93 Frost Imaging Linda Forte Creative
Honoring the
Milton Hershey School legacy Many Millersville alumni are part of the legacy of the Milton Hershey School, which has been changing the lives of young people for more than 100 years.
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Printed by Pemcor, Inc. Alumni Association Jerri Anne Johnson ’76, ’87M, president Lori Dierolf ’91, president-elect Stephen Focht ’70, treasurer Kristin Waters ’05, secretary Jennifer Bertolet ’92, Sandra Brown ’76, Nathan Claycomb ’01, Jenna Craig ’10, William Dewan ’93, Catherine Glass ’53, John Held ’02, Claire Eleanor Heller ’71, Michael Henry ’83, Cassandra Pettis Karamanos ’94, Patrick Leahy ’97, Greg Ortlieb ’09, Daniel Sidelnick ’75, Carroll Staub ’72, ’90M, Patrick Witmer ’81
PASSHE Board of Governors Guido M. Pichini (chairman), Marie Conley Lammando (vice chair), Aaron A. Walton (vice chair), Leonard B. Altieri III, Rep. Matthew E. Baker, Jennifer Branstetter, Governor Tom Corbett, Sarah C. Darling, Rep. Michael K. Hanna, Ronald G. Henry, Senator Vincent J. Hughes, Kenneth M. Jarin, Bonnie L. Keener, Jonathan B. Mack, Joseph F. McGinn, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Senator Jeffrey E. Piccola, Harold C. Shields, Robert S. Taylor, Ronald J. Tomalis, Christine J. Toretti
Millersville University Council of Trustees Michael G. Warfel ’84 (chairman), Caroline M. Hoffer ’77 (secretary), James P. Argires, Gibson E. Armstrong, Julianne Dickson, Robert A. Frick ’66, ’69M, Kevin F. Harley ’86, Shane P. McGrady (student), William B. McIlwaine, Brian A. Rider ’87, Gerald S. Robinson, John C. Cavanaugh, ex officio. Millersville University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution.
Class of 2016
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Alumni welcome freshmen to campus.
Scholars Program A Millersville program is succeeding in transforming students at risk into scholars.
Review online Experience the digital edition of the Review at: www.millersvillereview.com
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Campus News Campaign Update Faculty Spotlight Sports Alumni Interest Class Notes Why We Give
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