Alumni News 1950s
Walter C. Labys, Ph.D., P’55, has recently been awarded an honrary doctorate, honoris causa, by the University of Montpellier in France. This honor was given in recognition of his extensive research collaboration with faculty and graduate students of the economics faculty between the years 1990 and 2008; this collaboration involved the econometrics of time series analysis and its applications in commodity markets and international finance. Labys was a doctoral student of Clive W.J. Granger (Nobel Laureate in Economics, 2003) and is known for his many books and publications dealing with the modeling of world commodity markets and related price behavior as well as the impact of the instability in these markets on developing countries. He is professor emeritus in Natural Resource Economics at West Virginia University, a University Benedum Scholar, and a Gunnar Myrdal Scholar at the United Nations in Geneva.
a sixth grandchild on January 26. Her name is Rose Philomena Yochim. All six of Joe’s grandchildren live in Erie.
1970s
Michael A. Lawrence, C’70, was appointed to serve a three-year term on the National Ethics Committee of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters (CPCU). Mike writes that he enjoyed seeing many classmates at the 2010 Homecoming Weekend. James T. Miller, C’70, represented Saint Vincent College at the Inauguration of Dr. William T. Bogart at Maryville College, Tennessee, on April 16. Michael Picarsic, C’71, announces a new grandchild, Dylan Anthony Trettle. James V. Scatena, C’73, was honored by the International Craft and Hobby Association at the annual awards presentation in Los Angeles, California. Rev. Gerald S. Mikonis, S’74, was named pastor of Mary Mother of the Church, Charleroi.
2000s
Jennifer A. Miele, C’00, has been appointed vice president of marketing and communications for Westmoreland County’s primary health provider, Excela Health. States Navy. In the past five years, he has invented, developed and implemented four new manufacturing and automated inspection processes that have been brought online at the core vendor facility. He received a Letter of Commendation in 2007 from Admiral Kirkland Donald, director of naval reactors, for his significant contributions to the Naval Reactors Program.
1980s
Jeanette A. Geary, C’87, was named coordinator of curriculum and special programs at Homer-Center School District. She recently earned a masters degree in school administration and supervision at Saint Vincent College and works at the College as an adjunct instructor in the education department. Colleen C. Ruefle, C’88, was awarded The Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a masters degree in higher education in 1989. Colleen also received The Dedication to Achievement Award from La Roche College, which is given to an employee with more than 15 years of service for outstanding work in supporting the mission of the College. Currently, she is the vice president for Student Life and Dean of Students at La Roche College.
1990s
Sheila P. (Beecher) Levine, C’91, represented Saint Vincent College at the Inauguration of Barry Glassner on April 8 at Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon.
Rev. John R. Haney, C’57, S’61, celebrated his golden ordination jubilee on Sunday, May 22.
1960s
James J. Ragan, Ph.D., L.H.D., C’66, D’90, represented Saint Vincent College at the Inauguration of David W. Burcham as fifteenth president of Loyola Marymount University, California, on March 8. Joseph A. Yochim, C’69, announces son, Joe, Jr., and wife, Carlee, blessed them with
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Ronald A. Slepitza, Ph.D., C’74, right, president of Avila University, was recently honored by the Rotary Club of Leawood as its Rotarian of the Year.
George J. Silowash, C’75, has been appointed to the position of Advisory Scientist at the Bechtel Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in West Mifflin. Over the course of his career, Silowash has received numerous patent awards, engineering awards and corporate awards for his many contributions to the manufacture of nuclear reactors for the United
Rev. Michael J. Roche, C’00, was ordained a priest for the diocese of Pittsburgh on June 25 at St. Paul Cathedral, Pittsburgh.
Catherine Mantini, C’10, has accepted a position as financial services representative with MetLife in Pittsburgh.
Engagements
Kristen L. Chamberlain, C’09, to Shane A. Pastura. Wedding plans have not been announced. Jessica M. Marazza, C’09, to Matthew P. Stanziano. They will reside in the Pittsburgh area.
Theresa M. Palguta, C’95, to Raymond Grant. No immediate wedding plans are announced.
Joseph C. Manning, Jr., C’09, to Ashley Kotun. A March 15 wedding in McKeesport is planned.
Amanda L. Madar, J.D., M.B.A., C’02, recently opened the Law Office of Amanda L. Madar in North Huntingdon, (724) 864-2050.
David J. Girardi, C’99, to Sarah Shulin. A December 17 wedding at St. Michael Church in Fryburgh is planned.
Rev. Aron M. Maghsoudi, C’02, S’06, was recently named the new administrator at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Williamsburg.
David M. Hook, C’00, to Tracy Sarpolis. A summer wedding is planned.
Bethany H. Smarra, C’09, to Spencer Ickes, C’09. Fr. Thomas Curry, O.S.B., will perform their marriage ceremony on June 2 at the Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica.
Jason E. VanAlstine, C’02, is an assistant professor of economics at Indiana University Kokomo. Jason and his wife, Gabby, live with their two dogs in Noblesville, Indiana.
Shelly M. McKernan, C’01, to Bradley R. Wright. A summer wedding is planned.
Alison Barberic, C’05, was awarded her master of arts in theology from St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Cleveland, Ohio. Her thesis was titled Learning to Follow: Peter in John 1:35-51 and John 21: 1-23. Alison is currently a theology teacher at St. Joseph Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. Seth A. Protin, C’06, accepted a position of senior financial analyst at HVL LLC in Pittsburgh, a subsidiary of Atrium Innovations based in Quebec. Jolene L. Wertz, C’06, has been appointed assistant professor of library science at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia.
Kevin T. Susko, C’00, to Christine L. Patterson.
Steven L. Derr, C’05, to Lynne Finnerty. The couple is planning a June wedding in Pittsburgh. Joseph F. Leonardo, C’05, to Kathleen R. Taggart. A June wedding is planned. Joseph P. Perehinec, C’05, to Nicole Sloan. Jolene L. Wertz, C’06, to Nathan Cole. The couple is planning an October 2012 wedding at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, Duncansville, Pennsylvania.
Sean J. Tuttle, C’09, to Amanda Marie Halvey. They are planning an April wedding. Sherie Lynn Pritts, C’11, to Eric J. Schoen. Eric proposed atop Mt. Oliver, overlooking the city of Pittsburgh, on Valentine’s Day. A summer wedding will be held at the bride’s parents’ home. Amanda L. Hostetler, C 13, to Joseph M. Turcheck. An August 10, 2013, wedding is being planned.
Marriages Gina R. Rocco, C’97, aand Robert S. Lawry on May 14 at Saint Vincent Archabbey Basilica with Fr. Gilbert J. Burke, O.S.B., as celebrant.
Alison L. Crotti, C’07, to Carl Petrisko. An October wedding is planned. Megan E. Clark, C’08, to Shawn N. Erney. The wedding will be held on November 12.
Joseph E. Adamoski, C’07, was promoted to staff II accountant at The Catanese Group.
Rev. Brian D. Boosel, O.S.B., C’96, S’02, represented Saint Vincent College at the Inauguration of John H. Garvey, J.D., as president of Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. on January 25. Father Brian concelebrated the inauguration Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Cristin Clague, C’08, accepted a job as a program analyst with the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (POEIWS) at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) in Washington, D.C. POEIWS’ mission is to develop, procure, and deliver enterprise warfighting solutions for surface ships in the Unites States Navy.
Emily J. (Paydo) Pope, C’96, has been promoted to marketing manager of the Pittsburgh office of the international planning and design firm, Perkins Eastman Architects.
Vincent DePinto, 2009 class president, recently was deployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan as a second lieutenant with the United States Marine Corps.
George M. Safin, C’98, G’07, former business manager of the South Fayette School District, has joined West Allegheny as the school’s new business manager.
Theresa E. Downey, C’10, represented Saint Vincent College at the inauguration of R. Owen Williams as the 25th president of Transylvania University on April 29, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Laura L. Gerhart, C’08, to Noah Marchese. They are planning a June 30 wedding.
David J. Safin, C’00, and Katherine L. Bennett on June 4. Serving as a groomsman was the groom’s brother George M. Safin, C’98, G’07.
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