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FALLfest Coffee & Conversation
Over 60 alumni, students, parents, and friends attended this third annual event. Coffee & Conversation presented an opportunity to network with former YCP professors and fellow alumni and friends of the College. This year, special guests included faculty members David Fyfe, History & Political Science; Carolyn F. Mathur, Biological Sciences; Kay McAdams, History; James McGhee, English and Humanities; Gerald Siegel, English and Humanities; and Jeffrey Witman, Behavioral Science.
Alumni Profile Kim Capezza '15
5th Annual 5K
Over 200+ alumni, students, employees, and parents attended the 5th Annual 5K. Highlights of the race included chip timing, awards/trophies, and a special SpartaKids race (2 laps around the track) for children 12 and under with Screamer the mascot.
SpartaFest 2016
This third annual event hosted a crowd of over 150+ alumni and included "Brews, Brats, and Live Entertainment" in the Field House. SpartaFest featured reunion celebrations for WVYC and the Young Alumni Council.
40th Anniversary of WVYC
Highlights of the day included an open house at WVYC, opportunity for alumni to have air time, reunion dinner, and campus tours. At the dinner, Carla Sullivan-Phoenix '78 said that she first helped start the station when it was back in the Life Science building in 1976. She commented, "I’m thrilled to be back and see everyone gathered together to celebrate. The radio station has always had the spirit of everyone is welcome and 40 years later, it's still the same." Thomas Gibson, retired faculty member said, "How wonderful it is to see these students coming back. It’s especially heartwarming to hear the impact that I made on them. I’ve raised six kids of my own and I consider all of the people in this room my kids as well."
Kim Capezza is the current Ticket Operations Coordinator for the three-time Stanley Cup-winning New Jersey Devils. Noting that self-doubt was always one of her major barriers to success, Capezza is forever grateful for the guidance and encouragement of her YCP professors who helped to boost her confidence. Capezza recalled, "My favorite professors were my Sport Management professors. I felt like each of them cared about me as a person and helped me grow into a young professional. I wouldn't be in the position I am today if it wasn't for their guidance." Capezza also credits her success to the many Sport Management classes, which she explained, "taught me hands-on, practical skills that I've been able to use in realworld situations." Additionally, Capezza gained real-life experience from her internships with both the Camden Riversharks and the Philadelphia Eagles. All of these factors culminated in Capezza landing a job with the Devils soon after she graduated from YCP with a B.S. in Sport Management. Employment with the Devils had special significance for Capezza as she explained, "I’m originally from New Jersey, so it means a lot to me to be a part of the state's only professional sports team." Capezza's special connection to the organization led her to be an immediate standout. Consequently, she was promoted after only 10 months on the job, something she described as, "My greatest achievement since graduation." Motivated by her early success, Capezza looks forward to growing with the Devils' organization and seeing what other exciting opportunities life has in store. –JH
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"From day one, I felt prepared thanks to my professors and experiences at YCP!"