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Wellness
A top priority for
today’s college students
PRESIDENTIAL notes
President and Mrs.
Giese posed for a photograph with Commencement speaker Maria
Antonieta Collins outside of Dewald Chapel.
Collins is one of the best
known personalities on
Spanish-language television, hosting Cada Día,
an innovative morning
show on Telemundo, a
sister network of NBC.
Field House. Then, in 1996 the
McPherson Center for Human
Health and Well-Being was opened.
Also during the ’90s, additional outdoor recreational fields were added
to the west side of campus. These
fine facilities were excellent in their
day, but given the boom in interest
in wellness among college-aged
youth, we are rapidly falling behind
our competition.
The core reason students are at Mount Union College
is because of the academic program and all that it
offers. Yet, if we are to continue to be an outstanding residential campus with 24/7 services, we must
continually strive for excellence and meet students
where they are in three other distinct areas – eating,
sleeping and recreation.
During the past two years, we have made significant
progress on the first two necessities. The renovations
to the Hoover-Price Campus Center coupled with
the products and services of AVI FoodSystems have
changed the dining experience, allowing students
more flexibility and choices.
This summer we are putting the finishing touches on
apartment-style housing that will accommodate 170
students. The townhouse arrangement on Hartshorn
Street and the manor arrangement on Union Avenue
will dramatically change how our upperclass students
live. For those of you who remember the traditional
residence halls – Elliott, Miller, King, McMaster, Ketcham, Cunningham and McCready – all of them have
been renovated, and two of them feature primarily
single rooms.
So students now have the opportunity to experience
the traditional residence hall during the freshman
year and then “graduate” to the suite-style provided
by Hoiles-Peterson, Bica-Ross and Shields halls and
then move on to the more independent apartmentstyle housing.
With eating and sleeping well cared for, we are now
faced with addressing the recreation part of the equation. As many of you will recall, the Timken Physical
Education Building was constructed in 1970 and was
followed in 1981 by the dedication of the Peterson
In my years as a faculty member
and administrator at Mount Union
our facilities were the envy of the
Ohio Athletic Conference institutions. But over time, each of our
competitors has built facilities that
are more up-to-date and flexible
than ours. Moreover, nationwide,
wellness centers have overtaken
campus centers as social outlets
for students. The “Coke dates” you may remember in
the snack bar have been replaced by “fitness dates”
in the weight room.
Also, given the 21 athletic teams we sponsor coupled
with the desire for recreation from those not on athletic
teams, we are having to schedule practices for indoor
facilities at 6 a.m. and as late as 10 p.m. What we
thought was more than adequate space just 10 years
ago is now over-crowded.
In fairness to the next generation of Mount Union students, we have contracted with Hastings and Chivetta,
a national firm specializing in wellness facilities, to
prepare plans that would expand our facilities. The
preliminary plans are exciting and dramatic. More
importantly, the execution of these plans would provide optimal experiences and opportunities for all of
our students.
To meet the aforementioned eating and sleeping
needs of our students, many people have generously
given significant gifts to make it all happen. In the
months ahead, you will be hearing more about the
wellness project and we will be presenting opportunities for support by our alumni and friends. We will
need significant commitments before we can begin to
implement our plans.
If you have not been to campus recently, please take
the opportunity to visit and witness for yourself these
exciting changes. This year our Alumni Weekend will
coincide with Homecoming on October 19-21. The
campus will be buzzing, and I trust you will be pleased
with what you see.
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CONTENTS
News Notes ......................... 2
Sports Notes ........................ 7
¡Si Se Puede! ....................... 8
8
This year’s Commencement speaker, Maria
Antonieta Collins, called upon the 414 graduates
of the Class of 2007 to never forget that “You can
do it! ¡si se puede!”
Bringing It All Together ..... 10
Mount Union College is “Bringing It All Together”
in 2007 with a joint celebration for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming, combining traditional
events with new and exciting opportunities.
ON THE COVER
The New Social ................. 12
Experience
10
The campus center used to be the hub of student
socialization and activity on college and university
campuses, but today’s health conscious students
have found a new outlet for their social needs – the
recreation facility.
Coming Full Circle ............. 14
Dr. Richard McPherson ’50 and his wife, Dorothy
(Werstler ’49) have made a great impact on Mount
Union students through their support of wellness
initiatives on campus.
Extreme Wellness .............. 16
12
It’s not just Mount Union students who are
jumping on the fitness bandwagon. Alumni
and faculty also have made wellness a primary
concern.
Rising in the Ranks ............ 21
The ever-increasing popularity of athletics has
led to one of the fastest-growing career fields
– sport management – and three Mount Union
alumni are making their mark in this challenging
and innovative field.
Class Notes ....................... 24
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EDITOR AND DESIGNER
Melissa Smith ’98
CONTRIBUTORS
Michael De Matteis
Krista George ’08
Marissa Hollinger ’08
Michael Ihrig ’02
Jacey Jenkins ’08
Callie Livengood ’09
Anna McClaughterty ’08
Hattie Newman ’09
Harry Paidas ’74
Katie Pusateri ’10
Melissa Smith ’98
Diane Thomas ’05
Jillian Townley ’08
Jack Weber ’95
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cockrill’s Studio
EDITORIAL BOARD
Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice
Harry Paidas ’74
Jim Piatt
Melissa Smith ’98
Diane Thomas ’05
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NEWS notes
Mount Union’s facility at
1304 S. Union Ave. has
been officially named
the Fred J. Haupt
President’s House in
honor of long-time board
member and supporter
Dr. Fred J. Haupt ’63.
NOTEWORTHY
Mount Union sophomore
Luke Messner, a political
science and philosophy
major from Dalton, OH,
received the prestigious
Ohio Campus Compact
2007 Charles J. Ping
Award for his outstanding
leadership and contributions to community service and service-learning
on campus and within the
community.
Sandra Ekstrand, assistant professor of economics, accounting and
business administration
was named the College’s
2007 Great Teacher.
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ON CAMPUS
New Technology on Campus
Mount Union has launched A New Global Environment
for Learning (ANGEL), a learning/course management system that gives faculty and students a new set
of innovative tools. ANGEL provides users with the
opportunity to meet online and share course content,
discussions, materials and information while extending
class contact hours.
HAUPT HOUSE
K
nown as the President’s House since its opening
in 2002, Mount Union’s facility at 1304 S. Union
Ave. was officially named the Fred J. Haupt President’s
House during Commencement weekend.
This new course management system is a secure location for teaching and learning activities such as the
course syllabus, class content and activities postings,
course calendars, class announcements, a digital drop
box for student assignments, interaction and communication via e-mail, debate forums and class chat
sessions. Such interaction may be between students
and faculty or among students. This may include peer
tutoring, online office hours or class discussions.
“It is humbling to have a building named after you on
a campus, especially when you are still alive,” said
Haupt. “I am so grateful especially since I am an Alliance native, son of a grocer and feel passionately
about this place.”
In addition to ANGEL, Mount Union received a grant
from AT&T and the Ohio Foundation of Independent
Colleges (OFIC) for faculty development. The grant is
entitled “PostcastU.” A foundation for this grant was
created in spring 2006 when the College entered into
an agreement with Apple Computers for participation
in their iTunesU program.
Haupt is director and chairman of the corporate section of Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty Co.,
L.P.A. An Alliance native and 1963 graduate of Mount
Union with a bachelor of arts degree in history, Haupt
earned his juris doctor degree from Western Reserve
University School of Law, where he was elected to the
Order of the Coif legal honorary.
iTunesU makes it possible for Mount Union’s faculty
to record and broadcast audio or video from lectures
and speakers. Students will be able to go to a special
iTunesU (or ANGEL) website for Mount Union to access and download these resources to their iPods,
mp3 players, computers, laptops or cell phones.
He is a member of the National Health Care Lawyers
Association and is a Fellow of the Ohio Bar Foundation. Recently, he was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America (2007).
Recognition and Awards
Active in College and community affairs, he has served
on Mount Union’s Board of Trustees since 1978 and
was chair of the Board from 1992 to 2002. In 1997 he
was recipient of the College’s Alumni Service Award.
In 2002 he was the Commencement speaker and was
conferred an honorary doctor of laws degree.
He is past president and board member of the Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce and received the
1997 Outstanding Chamber Member Award. He was
also the chairman of the Board of Directors of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, past chairman
of the Hall of Fame Festival Enshrinees Civic Dinner
Committee, past president of Congress Lake Club and
immediate past general chairman of the Wilderness
Center Auction and Dinner. He serves on the Regional
Board of Directors of Sky Bank.
He and his wife of 40 years, Victoria, reside in Hartville,
OH, and they are the parents of three grown children
Erika, Jason and Lindsay (Haupt ’00) Johnson.
Numerous members of the Mount Union community
– including students, faculty, staff and friends – were
recognized on campus this year as recipients of various awards.
This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Student
Awards were given to Marcus Jackson, a junior from
Columbus, OH and Victoria Snyder, a junior from
Monaca, PA. Also receiving Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Awards were community members Rev. Bobby and
FACULTY books
Joyce Williams and Mount Union faculty and staff
members Susan Denning, director of stewardship and
grants; LaTashia R. Reedus, director of multicultural
student affairs; Fendrich R. Clark, assistant professor
of communication; and Dr. Peter Schneller, associate
professor of education. The award is given annually to
those who exemplify the character and life of Dr. King.
Karen Petko, associate dean of students, and Leland
Spencer, a senior communication studies major of
Massillon, OH, were honored with the Jane Weston
Chapman Award. The award, named for the first
female graduate of Mount Union College, has been a
part of Women’s History Month at the College since
1997. It is awarded to faculty, staff and students – male
or female – who spread women’s history and address
women’s issues on campus.
The Word of God Upon my Lips…A Messenger
Speaks
by Dr. Michael Olin-Hitt, professor of English
(Council Oak Books, 2006)
His first published book, The Word of God includes both
Olin-Hitt’s personal story and his exploration of many of the
religious questions being wrestled with by Christians today. He
provides new perspectives on a wide array of timely topics.
The Words and Music of David Bowie
by Dr. James Perone, professor of music and chair
of the Department of Music
(Praeger Publishers, 2007)
Perone explores the many styles that Bowie has developed
throughout his career. He begins with a biographical introduction, then discusses Bowie’s work and ends with a bibliography. This is one in a series of books Perone has written on influential musicians.
Civic Engagement: Social Science and
Progressive-Era Reform in New York City
by Dr. John Louis Recchiuti, professor of history
(University of Pennsylvania Press, 2007)
Brittany Mirizio, a senior
early childhood education
major of West Middlesex,
PA and Alexander Darr,
a senior political science
major of Port Clinton, OH
were named Outstanding
Senior Sorority Woman
and Outstanding Senior
Fraternity Man respectively at Mount Union College’s
annual Greek Awards ceremony.
Mount Union senior Heather Ann Keating was named
Student Employee of the Year. The writing major of
Minerva, OH was recognized
for her hard work and dedication as a student employee in
the library.
Christina Zitko, a senior early
childhood education major
of Chardon, OH was named
Outstanding Senior Woman and Chad Johnson, a
senior accounting major
of Ashtabula, OH was
named Outstanding Senior Man at the annual
Mount Union Spring Recognition Banquet.
In his book, Recchiuti weaves together intellectual, educational
and political history to reconstruct the history of a vibrant community of men and women who built an expansive network of
reform organizations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that not only changed
a city but to a considerable extent, the nation as well.
Rhetoric of Western Thought: From the
Mediterranean World to the Global Setting,
9th Edition
by Dr. William E. Coleman, professor of
communication and assistant to the president
for diversity affairs
(Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2007)
The ninth edition, written by Coleman, two of his professors from graduate school
at The Ohio State University and one of his former classmates, continues to enhance the strengths of The Rhetoric of Western Thought while presenting the
material in a way that reflects both the unity and diversity of rhetoric’s evolving
history, theory and practice.
Who’s In Charge Around Here?
by Dr. Christopher Saffici, assistant professor of
human performance and sport management
(Franklin Publishers, 2007)
Saffici shows readers how to overcome negative habits and
take control of their own lives. Through its action-oriented
formulas and proactive techniques, the book helps readers
develop strong decision-making skills, learn how to deal with
fears, change and uncertainty and realize dreams of a better life.
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NOTEWORTHY
As part of her major in
sport management, Erin
Schwing ’07 of Greenburg, PA assisted in writing a grant proposal for
the Alliance Department
of Parks, Recreation and
Public Lands.
Elliott Hall Renovation
Teach-In for Freedom
As the result of a three-year facility audit, Elliott Hall was
renovated prior to the beginning of the 2007 Spring
Semester, offering all single rooms to its residents.
The new, contemporary look includes fresh interior
paint in shades of
pale green and sand
offering a relaxing
backdrop to the hallways and common
area, and new lighting fixtures, adding
a fresh change. Carpeting throughout
the building has
also entirely been
redone, including all
of the new rooms.
Following in the footsteps of faculty members at the
University of Michigan in 1965, Mount Union held
its first “teach-in” in honor of the 40th anniversary of
the Michigan event that showed constructive protest
for the Vietnam Conflict by discussing the issue with
students in class.
The two-day event at Mount Union focused not on war
and conflict but on the idea of “freedom.”
Many members of the Mount Union faculty incorporated ideas of freedom into their classes. A film
festival also was part of the event as was a Fireside
Freedom Chat.
Enlarged closets
and new furniture accent the rooms, and the bathrooms no longer give a vintage vibe. Everything from
the technical plumbing to eye-appealing showers and
privacy stalls has been replaced. The bathrooms resemble more of a hotel than that of a residence hall.
On the more technical side, boilers were replaced, and
all new wiring was installed.
Electoral Politics: The
Senate, Nomination Reform and Presidential
Candidates by LeighAnn
Rodd ’07, a political science major from Perry,
OH, was accepted for
publication in the Michigan Journal of Political
Science.
Dr. John Strefeler, professor of economics, accounting and business
administration, earned
the Ursel K. Albers Award
– Mentor of the Year
Award for outstanding
contributions to the Institute of Management Accountants and the Mount
Union Accounting Club.
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Miller Hall is currently undergoing a similar renovation and will offer a mix of singles and traditional-style
rooms. McMaster also is being renovated this summer
as a traditional residence hall, and King and Ketcham
halls are scheduled to follow in the summer of 2008.
Apartment-Style Housing
Those who have visited the College in the past few
months may have noticed new construction on Hartshorn Street and Union Avenue. This construction
is part of a three-year plan to renovate all of Mount
Union’s existing residence halls and construct apartment-style housing for upperclass students.
Construction on two styles of independent-living facilities is well underway. The first is manor-style housing
on Union Avenue, and the other includes a “village”
on Hartshorn Street.
Both types of apartment-style housing will offer single
bedrooms, a common living area and
shared bathrooms
with air conditioning and convenient
parking.
Scholars’ Banquet
The Fourth Annual Scholars’ Banquet provided an
opportunity for the College community to celebrate
the achievements of students while honoring the
generosity of alumni and friends.
The annual banquet brings together donors who fund
scholarships at Mount
Union and the recipients
of those scholarships to
recognize the importance
and meaning of giving.
Ranging from memorial
and departmental specific scholarships to needbased and unrestricted
scholarships, each endowed fund is dispersed
according to the wishes
of the donor.
Hoover-Price Campus Center Dedications
Renovations to the Hoover-Price Campus Center this
past year were made possible by three leadership
gifts. To recognize those gifts, dedication ceremonies
were held on campus.
College officials unveiled plaques honoring the Payiavlas family of Warren, OH, who founded AVI Foodcontinued on p.6
Ken Burns
Dr. Jamie Capuzza
LECTURERS on campus
Thomas Petzinger Jr.
Schooler Lecture
Other Lectures on Campus
“Without knowing where we’ve been, we can’t possibly
know where we are going. Without a past, we have no
future,” Ken Burns, documentary filmmaker, said at the
Mount Union Schooler Lecture.
The 2007 Spring Semester brought a number of speakers to Mount Union, giving students the opportunity to
learn first-hand from highly-regarded individuals.
While Burns said no film can reflect the whole story, his
next documentary, The War, is a seven-part, 15-hour
series that retells the history and horror of World War
II from the perspective of a few individuals. The documentary will be broadcast on PBS in September.
Richard Smucker
Thousands of hours of research were put into the
documentary in addition to two and a half years of
editing. First-person narration, newspaper clippings
and letters were used to capture an intensely personal
sense of how the people of four towns viewed, and
were changed by, the Second World War.
After producing a previous documentary on the Civil
War, Burns vowed to never film another war again.
However, after years of deflecting requests, he decided to produce another on World War II because he
realized thousands of veterans were dying every day
without their stories being told.
Lana Schwebel
“If we neglect to hear them, we are guilty of historical
amnesia and we cannot do that,” Burns said. “Their
memory is their most valued aspect and our most
prized possession.”
In his film, he said there is the presence of one theme,
a truth as old as history, but one we always forget. In
The War documentary, however, this truth is revealed
in every frame.
“The truth,” Burns said, “is our country’s glorious
promise: there are no ordinary lives.”
Burns has been making documentary films for more
than 30 years and has produced and directed some of
the most celebrated documentaries ever made.
Marilyn Nelson
The Slater Lecture – An Evening in the Shadow of
the Ancient Roman Elite – kicked off Mount Union’s
Spring Lecture Series, presenting music and readings
that brought to life the art exhibit In Stabiano, Exploring
the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite.
The Faculty Lecture featured Dr. Jamie Capuzza,
professor of communication and chair of the Department of Communication. Thomas Petzinger Jr, cofounder and chief executive officer of LaunchCyte
LLC, presented the Heffern Lecture, and the Smith
Lecture welcomed Richard Smucker, president and
chief executive officer of The J.M. Smucker Company.
Lana Schwebel, assistant professor of English at Yeshiva University, and Marilyn Nelson, poet laureate of
the State of Connecticut, presented a second Slater
Lecture and the Wolf Lecture respectively.
The Center for Public Service welcomed a number of
speakers including Steve Largo, Florida Principal of
the Year; Nadinne Cruz, service-learning expert; Gary
Howard, author of We Can’t Teach What We Don’t
Know and Karl Rove, advisor to President Bush.
This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day speaker was
Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney, executive director of the Avery Research Center. Saul Williams, a leader in the
spoken-word movement, presented the Black History
Month address and Cheryl Brown Henderson, an
original plaintiff in Brown v. Board of Education, was
the keynote speaker for Women’s History Month.
Other speakers on campus included Dr. Hans Thewissen, associate professor of anatomy at Northeastern
Ohio Universities College of Medicine and Pharmacy,
as well as Father Donald Dunson, author of No Room
at the Table: Earth’s Most Vulnerable Children.
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NOTEWORTHY
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
ECC Student Literary Awards
Two Mount Union students were honored at the
East Central College’s 16th Annual Student Literary
Competition.
John L. Frazier has been
named vice president for
student affairs and dean
of students at Mount
Union. He comes to
Mount Union from Baker University in Kansas
where he served as vice
president and dean for
student development.
John Gallo, a sophomore English: literature major,
was awarded second place in the creative nonfiction
division. Gallo, who is from Lisbon, OH, received the
award for The Fundamental Things Apply. He was also
awarded an Honorable Mention for his poem entitled
Kathleen.
systems; the Hoover Foundation of Canton, OH; and
the late Basil and Betty Strong of Atwater, OH. The
north lounge of the Campus Center has been named
Payiavlas Lounge, the sun room at the south end is
now Hoover Garden Room and the snack bar area is
now known as the B & B Café.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Raider Rally
Country duo The Wreckers – Michelle Branch
and Jessica Harp – performed at Mount Union
as part of SpringFest
2007, sponsored by the
Student Activities Council and Student Senate.
Several hundred
faithful Mount
Union football
fans braved the
winter elements
and turned out
to celebrate the
Purple Raiders’
2006 Division III
National Championship at the
Raider Recognition Rally, presented by the Alliance
Area Chamber of Commerce and Mount Union.
Fans lined the hallways of the Hoover-Price Campus
Center for autographs from players and coaches.
Fans also had the opportunity to purchase National
Championship memorabilia and were among the first
to see the 2006 highlight video It’s Hard Work.
Relay for Life
Dr. Charles McClaughery, professor of biology,
John D. Brumbaugh chair
of Environmental and Ecological Sciences and director of the Brumbaugh
Center for Environmental
Science earned the Finlay-Johnson Award from
the Environmental Education Council of Ohio.
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Mount Union raised over 58 thousand dollars for
cancer research through the Mount Union/Alliance
Area Relay For Life event.
The event was hosted by the College in the Peterson
Field House and lasted all night with Relay committee
members hosting fun activities each hour.
Also during the weekend, the College held a Relay for
Life Benefit Sale, liquidating furniture and other items
to benefit the area Relay for Life event.
Jennifer Casne, a senior Japanese major from Pittsburgh, PA, received an Honorable Mention for her
fiction short story entitled Strong One.
CIC Historic Campus Architecture Project
Mount Union was recently included in the Council of
Independent Colleges’ (CIC) Historic Campus Architecture Project (HCAP) website.
The website provides extensive information about significant buildings, landscapes, campus plans and heritage sites of American higher education. Supported by
two generous grants from the Getty Foundation, the
HCAP website documents nearly 2,000 campus sites
of historical significance that have been provided by
nearly 370 institutions.
The CIC Historic Campus Architecture Project can be
visited at www.cic.edu/hcap.
Spring Break on the Gulf Coast
For some Mount Union College students, spring
break meant more than having a few days away from
classes. It meant traveling to the Gulf Coast to help in
the rebuilding since Hurricane Katrina.
During their week-long stay, the 12 students of the
group stayed at Camp Coastal Outpost in Kiln and
worked in the towns of Waveland, Pass Christian,
Bay St. Louis and
Pearlington.
The volunteers
joined in a number of activities,
i n c l u d i n g fo o d
preparation,
clean-up efforts,
working with rescued animals and
after-school programs and facility
improvements.
For more news, visit www.muc.edu/news.
SPORTS notes
RODHE’S RECORDSETTING NATIONAL
TITLE HIGHLIGHTS
TRACK NATIONALS
Senior Justin Rodhe
earned All-American
status and won the
individual national title in
shot put at the Division
III Outdoor Track and
Field Championships.
M
ount Union College senior Justin Rodhe of
Garrettsville, OH won the individual national
title with a Division III season-best and JJ Keller Field
record-throw in the shot put (59’ 3.5”) at the Division
III Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted by
the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Rodhe’s shot put toss was also a personal career best
and set a new Raider record – breaking the old mark
of 57’ 10.5” set by Vaughn Davis in 1969. It was also
the longest toss ever by an Ohio Athletic Conference
performer. Rodhe was also honored as the ’07 Division
III Outdoor Track Nationals Field Athlete of the Year.
“It is a real honor to receive this award,” noted Homon
after the induction. “I was very proud and humbled
when I was told about the induction. I have been fortunate to work with many outstanding student-athletes
in all my years at Mount Union. They certainly share in
this award. If it wasn’t for them, I would not be receiving
such an honor.”
“Justin showed signs of being able to put together a
special performance leading up to Nationals,” noted
Raider Head Coach John Homon. “He set a new OAC
Championship Meet mark prior to Nationals and he
had some excellent throws leading up to his record
throw at the national meet.
STUDENT-ATHLETES HONORED
“I am very happy for him,“ Homon added. “He was an
outstanding performer for us for four years. Justin
was a real student of the sport and worked hard at
refining his skills. It certainly paid off for him in the
end with a great performance at Nationals – both in
the shot and discus.”
Rodhe had earned All-American status by placing
second in the discus throw (168-4).
Mount Union finished with 20 total points at the Division III Outdoor Track Nationals – good for an eighth
place finish. This was the 10th time the men’s outdoor
track team finished in the top 10 at Nationals.
Senior Ryan Garro of Mogadore, OH earned AllAmerican status by finishing eighth (1:54.48) in the 800
meters at the 2007 Outdoor Track Nationals.
NOTEWORTHY
The Raider men’s tennis
team was named the Ohio
Athletic Conference regular season co-champions
for 2007.
Freshman Judd Lutz of Bloomville, OH earned AllAmerican honors by finishing eighth (150-02) in the
discus at the 2007 Outdoor Track Nationals.
Junior Lindsey Royer (.426 BA/2.01 ERA) of Alliance,
OH earned 2007 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) First-Team All-Central Region honors.
Senior Eleni Halkias of Warren, OH completed her
tennis career second on the all-time win list (90 total/
42s/48d) and first in career doubles victories (48).
Senior/pitcher Shawn Kerek of Stow, OH earned
Third-Team All-Mideast Region honors in 2007 as a
member of the Raider baseball team.
This spring, the Mount
Union men’s golf team
earned the 2007 Ohio Athletic Conference Championship.
HOMON RECOGNIZED
Mount Union Men’s Track and Field
Head Coach John Homon was
inducted into the NCAA Division III
Track and Field Hall of Fame.
Homon, who is in his 28th year at
Mount Union, has won more Ohio
Athletic Conference Championships (50) than any coach in conference history, including 12 cross country, 20 indoor
track and 18 outdoor track titles along with 10 Division
III indoor track top-10 finishes and nine Division III
outdoor track top-10 finishes. He has coached over
180 All-Americans and 32 NCAA National Champions.
In 2006, he won the Men’s Division III Outdoor Track
Coach of the Year Award.
Garro
Lutz
Royer
The men’s outdoor track
team at Mount Union
achieved Ohio Athletic
Conference Men’s Outdoor Track Champion
status for 2007.
Halkias
Kerek
For more on athletics, visit www.muc.edu/athletics.
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¡Si se puede!
Spanish television host tells graduates “You can do it!”
Mount Union College held its 161st Commencement Ceremonies
on Sunday, May 6.
sanctuary and the memorable times you had here at Mount Union
College.”
The Commencement speaker, Maria Antonieta Collins, one of the
best known personalities on Spanish-language television, called
upon the 414 graduates of the Class of 2007 to never forget that,
“You can do it! ¡si se puede!”
A top journalist and author of several books, Collins, who possesses
a unique charm that captivates viewers, has almost three decades
of professional experience. She has received several awards for her
work including the prestigious Emmy and Edward Murrow awards.
She is the host of the innovative morning program Cada Dia which
offers the latest news, entertainment and sports as well as the tools
that help Hispanics tackle the different obstacles of every day life.
Challenging them to find their passion, Collins said “If you have passion for the profession you have chosen, you will be grateful that you
have a job you love and that you get paid for it.”
She also advised them to set short and realistic goals and be a team
player. “Life is like a baseball game,” said Collins. “It is not important
to hit a homerun but rather to get a hit
every day.”
Collins declared that she will never forget
this day because her own daughter, Antonietta Gonzalez-Collins, is a member of the
Mount Union Class of 2007. “Antonietta,
my daughter, gracias!” she said. “Without
you, I would not have had the opportunity
to stand here today on this podium, an
immigrant Hispanic woman, a journalist
and a mother.”
Not only will Collins never forget this day,
she advised the students to never forget it
either. “In hard times, just close your eyes
and remember this special day, this day
when anything is possible, this day when
you have the world at your fingertips. Let
your mind come back to the wonderful
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Jessica Nola, the senior class president, spoke on behalf of the
graduates. The Heaton W. Harris and Corrine Harris Smith Prize was
presented to seniors Beatrice Petzinger of Poland, OH, Christina Robison of Louisville, OH and Leland Spencer, IV of Massillon, OH. Spencer also
received The Good Citizenship Award.
The day’s activities concluded with a postcommencement reception across from the
Dewald Chapel.
Prior to Commencement, the 161st Baccalaureate services were held, featuring
a number of Mount Union community
members – graduates, faculty and staff
– who presented readings, musical selections, meditations and reflections. For the
second consecutive year, the ceremony
was student-organized.
Commencement Speaker Maria Antonieta Collins
posed with her daughter, Antonietta GonzalezCollins ’07, who earned her degree during the
Commencement ceremony.
Petzinger is Fifth
Generation Graduate
Dr. Richard McPherson ’50 (right), pictured (l-r)
with President and Mrs. Giese and his wife Dorothy
(Werstler ’49), earned an honorary degree during
Commencement in honor of his many years of
service to the College and his community.
Beatrice Petzinger’s connection with
Mount Union College began long before
she was born – in fact, it started when her
great-great-grandfather the late Harry
A. March graduated from the College in
1885. According to Yost Osborne’s A Select School: The History of Mount Union
College, March was a fullback on the first
Mount Union football team who was later
named the “father of professional football”
by famed sports writer Grantland Rice.
At this year’s Commencement, Petzinger
made her own mark in Mount Union history as she joined the long line of graduates in her family, becoming the fifth generation
of March-Petzingers to walk across the stage to receive a degree from the College. Not
only did she earn her degree during the 161st Commencement, she earned it summa
cum laude, achieving a perfect 4.0 average while a student. This accomplishment
resulted in her being named one of the recipients of the Heaton W. Harris and Corrine
Harris Smith Prize during the ceremony.
Petzinger has been surrounded by all things Mount Union since a young child. Given
her family legacy with the College which includes her great-great-grandfather, her
great-grandfather the late Edgar March II ’38, her grandmother the late Jean (March
’53) Petzinger, her grandfather Thomas Petzinger ’52 and her aunt Elizabeth (Petzinger
’88) Holter, this comes as no surprise.
For the second consecutive year, Mount Union held
its Commencement outdoors on the south lawn of
Chapman Hall.
“I had always had Mount sweatshirts and other College merchandise growing up and
we would visit the College for football games and other events,” said Petzinger, whose
family is well-known for running the Run-A-MUC 5K race during the annual Homecoming celebration on campus. “I really never felt any pressure to go to Mount Union,
though. They simply encouraged me to look at the College. I did, and I liked it.”
Mount may be Petzinger’s legacy, but music is her passion. In the end, the College’s
music program was the pivotal factor in her decision to carry on the family tradition.
“When I first started looking at colleges, I was not thinking about majoring in music
at all,” said Petzinger. “I always loved and enjoyed singing but never thought about it
as a career.”
Senior Leland Spencer was one of many
presenters during Mount Union’s student-organized
Baccalaureate service, held prior to Commencement.
At that time, law school was her ambition. She applied to colleges close to her home
of Poland, OH – Mount Union being one of them because of the family legacy. As the
time came closer for her to make a decision, a change in her future plans started her
on her path toward Mount Union.
“I decided that I couldn’t let music go because it was what I really wanted to do,” said
Petzinger. “Mount was the only place where I had auditioned, and I had met Dr. Scott
Dorsey and Dr. Patricia Boehm. I really liked them and decided I would come to Mount
Union and major in music education.”
Dorsey, associate professor of music, and Boehm, assistant professor of music, are just
two members of the Department of Music faculty that Petzinger considers “wonderful.”
She believes that the individual attention they provide is invaluable.
“Whenever people have asked – whether prospective students or anyone else – what
my favorite part of Mount Union is, I always tell them it’s the faculty,” said Petzinger.
“I was very ill at the end of last year, and the faculty responded with cards and other
gestures of goodwill. They always know what is going on in your life, but at the same
time, they challenge you.
Graduates of the Class of 2007 had the opportunity
to mingle with family, friends and faculty at a
reception immediately following Commencement.
“They are so knowledgeable,” she added. “Any time I had a question, I always knew
there was someone who could answer it. The faculty members are just always willing
to help in any way – personally and academically.”
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Together
Bringing It All
What was once two separate
events – Alumni Weekend in the summer and Homecoming during
the fall – has now been joined into one weekend. Mount Union College is
“Bringing it All Together” in 2007 as the events of both traditional
weekends mesh for one fun-filled event to be held on campus October 19-21.
Breaking from tradition is not always easy to do, or the most popular
choice, but according to Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice, director of
alumni and college activities, the administration thought long and
hard before making the change. There were many reasons why they
came to the decision to join the two weekends.
“Over the past few years, there has been a decline in the number of
people attending Alumni Weekend in the summer,” said Graffice. “I
have heard many reasons as to why this has been the case – summer vacations, graduations and other conflicts were the primary
concerns. It is our goal to create an event that allows as many alumni
as possible to attend.”
In addition, alumni visiting campus over the summer have limited
interaction with current students since the academic year has culminated. By combining the two events and holding Homecoming
and Alumni Weekend in the fall, the administration hopes to create
a family-oriented schedule – combining traditional events with new
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activities – that allows alumni to see Mount Union’s campus when
it is most active.
Class reunions, the Alumni Luncheon and Greek reunions of Alumni
Weekend, as well as Homecoming traditions including the carnival,
football game and Run-A-MUC, will all be part of the festivities.
The schedule of events will also include a number of new events,
including Camp MUCaw and an inclusive party for all alumni of the
College.
Camp MUCaw will provide alumni with a better opportunity to bring
their children to campus for the celebration, offering fun and innovative programming for the kids and allowing the parents to enjoy
reunions and a football game without worrying that their children
are becoming bored.
Created with kids ages 2 through 12 in mind, Camp MUCaw will offer
a fun-filled day of activities on Saturday. Student organizations on
campus will sponsor the event, and pre-registration is required.
The Alumni Luncheon, a major highlight for the weekend, will be held
on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. under a tent in the King Parking Lot.
“This luncheon is very special because we honor our Dodie Davis
Alumni Service and McKinley Fellow award winners at this time,”
said Graffice. “We are hoping that many will join us for lunch and
then go on to the football game or the various other events scheduled
for the afternoon.”
The alumni party, to be held at the Alliance Country Club, invites all
alumni – whether celebrating a reunion or not – to join for a buffet
dinner and entertainment that includes a DJ.
“We have never had an all-encompassing alumni gathering during
Alumni Weekend or Homecoming,” said Graffice. “We will obviously
recognize reunion classes, but all alumni are invited and encouraged
to attend. I am very excited about this event. It should prove to be
a great time for all.
“There really is a sort of ‘theme’ to each day of the Alumni Weekend
and Homecoming 2007 schedule,” added Graffice. “Friday’s events
will provide alumni with a flavor of today’s campus and plenty of opportunity to interact with current students. Saturday’s activities are
family oriented but also focus on traditional alumni events including
the Alumni Luncheon, with its annual recognitions.”
More detailed information about Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2007 will be mailed in the upcoming months. Updates also are
provided at www.muc.edu/alumni.
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The New
Social
T
he campus center used to be the
hub of student socialization and
activity on college and university
campuses. Coffeehouses and snack
bars were common gathering spots
that played host to numerous events
and informal gathering spaces invited
students to socialize with one another
at various times during the day.
But today’s health-conscious students have found a new social outlet
– the recreation facility.
“I’ve begun trading junk food for fitness,” said junior sport management major TJ Tabor of Solon, OH. “My college schedule is busy but
that doesn’t mean I can’t do something to promote my health in the
spare time that I do have.”
Health and fitness is an ever-growing aspect of daily life. At Mount
Union, there are programs in place that not only promote wellness,
but also create a positive social atmosphere for the campus community. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the recreational
options that are available to them.
Intramurals provide students with the opportunity to participate in
sports and being a varsity athlete is not a prerequisite.
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Experience
Intramural activities include basketball and volleyball tournaments,
flag football, wrestling and bowling. Outdoor recreation, such as
canoeing or backpacking, provides students with the chance to enjoy
non-traditional activity while experiencing nature.
Although all excellent buildings for wellness, the space offered by
Mount Union’s fitness facilities no longer meets the needs of a larger
student body. With a growing enrollment, Mount Union is in need of
an updated recreation complex.
The RaiderRobics program is also a fun way to stay active and get
in shape. Classes are free and open to all students, faculty and staff
despite fitness level with offerings that span from kickboxing to yoga.
Not only is this activity good for students’ health, it is also a fun way
to interact with others after a long day of classes.
“Sometimes, the cardio room is completely full, and it forces me to
delay my workout,” says Dianna Hyde, a junior international studies
major of Cadiz, OH.
“The RaiderRobics program really allows me to stay physically active
on campus,” said Jillian Townley, a senior media studies major of
Broadview Heights, OH. “I took dance classes through high school,
and the aerobics classes offered use many of those same techniques
that I enjoyed for years.”
RaiderRobics classes are held in the aerobics room, located in the
McPherson Center for Health and Well-Being. The current on-campus recreation complex consists of this building and the Timken Physical Education Building and Peterson Field House. These facilities are
home to weight and cardio and equipment as well as basketball and
volleyball courts. A racquetball court, swimming pool, indoor track
and tennis courts are also located in the complex.
Gulling Training Center is an additional multi-purpose wellness facility that is available for use by athletes at the College. Athletes have
consistently used this building for their specific sport needs. In addition, outdoor activity is encouraged with Whitehill Tennis Courts
available for play as well as basketball and sand volleyball courts
and an all-weather eight-lane track.
In addition, Christina Cunningham, a senior business administration
major of Steubenville, OH, cites outdated equipment as an issue. “If
the facilities were updated, there is no doubt in my mind that I would
work out more.”
With many positive aspects of recreation found at the College, such
as intramurals and an aerobic exercise program, an update to the
facilities would make a profound impact. Not only would a wellness
renovation aid current students and staff, but the change would also
be attractive to prospective students.
At a time when some institutions of higher education are providing
students with rock-climbing walls and elaborate leisure pools, Mount
Union must meet the expectations of students in order to compete.
Although the College’s plans will be careful to not be “trendy,” improved recreation facilities are a must.
“The College has the opportunity to not only support healthy life
choices but to encourage them through the development of newer,
more improved recreation facilities,” said senior business administration major Kelly Lammers of Westlake, OH. “It would be a positive
change for students, whether seniors or freshmen.”
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Full
Circle
Coming
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D
r. Richard “Mac” McPherson ’50 and
his wife, Dorothy “DJ” (Werstler ’49)
have come full circle. Once classmates, where
they met in Professor Robert Powell’s religion
class, the McPhersons continue to make a major
impact on the campus of their alma mater.
The McPhersons have been consistent supporters of Mount Union
for many years. In 1996, they provided a major gift to name the
McPherson Center for Human Health and Well-Being. Recently,
they established the Dr. C. Richard and Dorothy J. McPherson Endowed Scholarship, first awarded to a student during the 2006-2007
Academic Year.
Looking back, they are very proud of their connection to Mount
Union. “Mount Union gave me focus and direction and the opportunity to pursue many different disciplines,” said DJ. “The College
offered me the chance to seek my professional career as a high
school teacher.”
It is no secret that the McPhersons have dedicated their lives to
helping those around them. Mac served as a surgeon at the Lafayette, IN, Arnett Clinic for more than 42 years while DJ has been a
volunteer in the Lafayette community, holding leadership positions
in education, at their church and in hospital services. They decided
to support the Wellness Center at Mount Union because its purpose
was so similar to that of Arnett Clinic. Thanks to the McPhersons, the
McPherson Center has offered Mount Union students, faculty and
staff the opportunity to achieve good health and overall well-being
for more than a decade.
Philanthropy is nothing new to the McPhersons since years ago, in
their community of Lafayette, they established the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra Youth String Scholarship Fund, which awards 15
scholarship annually. Also, near Lafayette, they endowed a YMCA
Camp Tecumseh Summer Camp Nurse program and provided a
cabin at Camp Tecumseh in honor of their children – son Gregg who
lives in Muncie, IN and daughter Kim who lives in Larned, KS.
Mount Union appealed to DJ because it was so close to her hometown of Hartville, OH. She had been searching for a small, church-related college. “I graduated from high school in a class of 24 students,”
she said. “I could not see myself going to a large school.”
When Mac served in the U.S. Maritime Service from 1944 to 1946 as
a pursuer/pharmacist mate on a liberty and victory ship, he decided
to become a physician and chose Mount Union because of its close
proximity to his hometown. He commuted to college from North
Georgetown, OH, where his parents owned and operated a small
country store. In 1995, he was honored as an Outstanding Alumni
Member by the Goshen High School Alumni Association.
“Mount Union set the foundation for my continuing education,” said
Mac. “My hope is that many more students from Mount Union will
be motivated to go into advanced fields of medical study to serve
the nation’s future health needs.”
Mac offered praise for the many quality professors across the spectrum of liberal arts disciplines from whom he learned. Chemistry
professors Dr. Louis A. Pappenhagen and Dr. William M. Morgan
were among those most influential in his decision to go on to medi-
cal school. At Mount Union, Mac served as a chemistry lab assistant
for Morgan.
Other professors who significantly impacted Mac included biology
professors Ohmer H. Engle and Dr. Arne V. Hunninen as well as Dr.
Eric A. Eckler, professor of English.
“Professor Eckler was responsible for improving my writing skills,”
said Mac. “I credit him with molding me into a good grammarian.”
Mac fondly recalled one particular day outside Memorial Hall when
Dr. Eckler, who was driving past, stopped just to let Mac know he
had received an “A” for his semester grade.
It was during Mac’s first semester at Mount Union that he and DJ
initially crossed paths. Mac was piling on the credit hours in order
to catch up (he completed all but six hours of required courses in
two-and-a-half years).
“I met Mac in Professor Powell’s The Nature of Study and Worship
class when I was a second semester sophomore,” said DJ. “The
classroom was on the west side of Chapman Hall in the afternoon;
we were seated alphabetically, and I was sitting directly in the sun.
I asked the professor to change seats, and, since someone whose
last name began with an ‘M’ had recently changed classes, Mac and
I were seated together.”
The two soon began talking and spending lots of time together. “Mac
impressed me by taking me to see the Ink Spots in Youngstown and
Harry James at Idora Park in Youngstown as well as to my first drive-in
movie in Canton,” said DJ. They became inseparable and, after both
graduated from Mount Union, they were married on June 10, 1951.
DJ’s first teaching position was at East Canton Osnaburg Schools.
When Richard was accepted into medical school at The Ohio State
University, they relocated to Columbus, OH. DJ then taught at
Indianola Junior High School while Mac attended medical school.
Mac earned a master’s degree in physiology in 1953 and a medical
degree in 1954.
When he was called into the Air Force, Mac took DJ and their young
son along to Turkey, where he served from 1957 to 1959 in Ankara
and Izmir. For much of his stay, he was the only Armed Forces surgeon in Turkey.
Having completed his internship in Akron, OH and an additional four
years of general surgery residency at The Ohio State University,
he earned a master of medical sciences degree in 1960. Mac then
served as a faculty member at the University of Louisville Medical
School Department of Surgery in Kentucky. Wanting to enter into
private practice, the McPhersons relocated to Lafayette in 1963,
where Mac devoted his career as a surgeon to the Arnett Clinic until
his retirement just last year.
During the 2007 Commencement ceremonies, Mac was awarded
an honorary doctor of science degree. “One becomes a member of
the Mount Union family by receiving this degree,” said Mac. “To be
associated with the great people of the past, who have received an
honorary degree at Mount Union, is indeed a great honor.”
Now, through the McPhersons’ generous gifts to the College, they
are continuing the tradition of a liberal arts education by offering
present and future students the opportunity to become physically,
mentally and socially sound to achieve their dreams.
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EXTREME
W•E•L•L•N•E•S•S
IT’S NOT JUST CURRENT STUDENTS WHO ARE
INTERESTED IN WELLNESS AND PHYSICAL FITNESS.
Mount Union alumni and faculty are also active participants
in a wide variety of healthy lifestyles. What began for many as
simply a way to stay in or get back into shape has transformed
into a passion – for their activity or sport as well as for life.
They have served as a source of motivation and inspiration
to those they encountered along their own personal
journeys toward fitness and wellness.
Many became involved well after graduating from college. Some got
a kick-start from fellow classmates. Still others just love to teach and
do it as a way to get other people involved in a healthier way of living.
But, what these extreme alumni and professors all have in common
is that getting involved in what they do not only gets them up off the
couch, it keeps them going.
Following are abbreviated versions of their amazing journeys. For the
complete stories as well as photo galleries, visit www.muc.edu/alumni/wellness_features.
Robert Wakeham
When Robert Wakeham ’68
began running seriously at the
age of 40, it was to lose weight
and get back into shape.
He never imagined he’d
become a marathon runner
– let alone a member of
the elite group of only 929
marathoners in the world who have
completed marathons in all 50 states and Washington, DC. He has even conquered five continents as well.
What began as a quest for fitness became an opportunity for Wakeham to see the world, establish new friendships and achieve goals
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few people ever dream possible. He has even run 18 of his 70-plus
marathons with his wife, Karen.
When he began running, it was slowly, first in a 5k race, then a 10k
and eventually his first marathon about 20 years ago. “It wasn’t
planned,” said Wakeham. “I wanted to go to new places, and this
was a great way to see them.”
The goal of running a marathon in all 50 states wasn’t exactly planned
either.
“While I was running a marathon, I saw another runner wearing a tshirt that read ‘Fifty States + DC Club.’ I asked him what that meant
and he told me about a club he was in whose members had participated in marathons in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia,”
said Wakeham. “I hooked up with them and got more serious. I set
a goal to finish by 2000.”
He actually reached his goal on Thanksgiving in 1999, completing
his 50th state marathon in Atlanta, GA.
Once he completed “the circuit” (running in all 50 states plus DC),
he began to pick and choose his races and explore marathons
overseas. He began running abroad, competing in the 100th anniversary of the modern Athens Marathon, a marathon in Venice on
his honeymoon, the Machu Picchu Inca Trail marathon in Peru and,
on January 1, 2000, he ran the first marathon of the new millennium
in New Zealand.
Cenell Munford-Clark
As a wife and mother of two young
sons, Cenell Munford-Clark ’93 still
finds the time to help others reach
their wellness goals.
After experiencing postpartum depression during her pregnancies,
Munford-Clark decided to change
her feelings through the wellness
of her mind, body and soul. She
produced and released “Losing
Baby Fat,” a video that has been
featured in Pregnancy Magazine. The video uses actual mothers,
not actors, and incorporates spiritual wellness and physical activity
with healthy living tips and nutrition advice.
“I begin the video with a prayer and the idea of regaining control is
infused throughout,” she said.
Other achievements Munford-Clark has attained in relation to wellness are the honors of Mrs. Ohio America 2005 third runner up and
Mrs. Fitness Ohio 2005. She made the Mrs. World competition a
goal when she was pregnant with her second child. Less than six
months after giving birth, she was able to compete and place on
the state level.
After reaching these personal goals, she is now helping others to do
the same. Through an innovative program called Sister Steps, Munford-Clark has had the opportunity to work with African-Americans,
predominantly women, in the community who are working hard to
satisfy their own dreams.
In collaboration with the American Heart Association, faith-based
Sister Steps is an aerobic program spanning six weeks. MunfordClark serves as program director as well as the exercise physiologist,
aiding and motivating those wishing to better themselves.
These Mount Union alumni
and spouses that share a
passion for curling are members of the Mayfield Curling
Club, which is located at the
Mayfield Country Club in
Cleveland, OH.
Curling, described by Dr.
Kunkel as “bowling or shuffleboard on ice,” is a team sport
played on rectangular sheets
of carefully prepared ice by
two teams of four players each.
The teams take turns sliding
heavy, polished granite stones, mined on one island off the coast
of Scotland, along the ice toward a target area called the “house.”
The stone both spins and arcs across the ice toward the “house” or
target. Two sweepers with brooms accompany each rock and use
timing, equipment and their best judgment along with direction from
the captain or “skip” to help direct the stones. The complex nature of
stone placement and shot selection has led some to refer to curling
as “chess on ice.”
The Mayfield Curling Club has three sheets of ice; others have
as many as 8 or 10. Some clubs even rate people, similar to golf.
Bonspiels, which means “good game” in German, are curling tournaments.
Kunkel took up curling in 1966 while in the U. S. Army stationed in
Anchorage, AK in an attempt to combat cabin fever. He and his wife,
Brenda, have been curling as a couple since 1982. He and his wife
participate in several Bonspiels each year, going to Toronto, Chicago
and Philadelphia to compete.
“It has become more popular in recent years and is now an Olympic
event,” said Kunkel. “We have become friends with players from as
far away as Canada and get together with them on and off the ice.”
“The program encourages living a healthy lifestyle and although
it targets African-American women, everyone is welcome to join,”
said Munford-Clark, who serves as an assistant professor of human
performance and sport management at Mount Union.
Smith, an area managing partner for Tatum CFO Partners, LLP, has
also been curling since 1985. He and his wife started curling as a
couple, and Smith still competes.
For more information, visit Munford-Clark’s website at www.cenellclarkwellness.com.
“Curling is a very social game,” said Smith. “After every game, you
‘stack the brooms’ and get together at the club. It’s a great way to
spend time with and meet new friends.”
Robert Kunkel,
Donald Smith,
Richard Drake
and Cheryl Drake
Mount Union alumni Dr.
Robert Kunkel Jr. ’55, Donald Smith ’70 and Dr. Richard Drake ‘72 and wife
Cheryl (Brown ’72) Drake
are all avid curlers.
The Drakes took up curling when they moved to
Cleveland from Cincinnati, OH several years ago
and are actively involved.
“We got involved through the New Clevelanders
Club,” said Cheryl Drake. “They hold open houses
in the fall and give five free lessons. You can then
sign up if you are interested in joining. The Kunkels
sponsored us for membership to the club.
“Curling gives us something to
do in the wintertime,” she said. “It
gets us up off the couch.”
The Drakes attended a Fantasy
Curling Camp in Oarville, Ontario, Canada. Cheryl’s coach
at fantasy camp, Glenn Howard,
won the “Brier” (the equivalent
of the Curling “World Cup”).
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Jonathan Scott, Brandon
Sheafor and Martin Horning
completed several of these more than
once. Horning has run marathons in
Ohio in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo and
Cincinnati; out of state in Pennsylvania,
Kentucky, Washington, DC and Illinois
and overseas in Japan.
Although a marathon is 26.2 miles, it is the .2
that is the “heartbreaker,” said Dr. Jonathan
Scott, professor of biology and chair of the
Department of Biology, about the last one fifth
mile in a marathon. He said after previously
running 26 miles, the .2 makes the marathon
feel endless.
Horning said the Lake Kawaguchi
Marathon in Japan was one of his most
memorable races. He was on sabbatical
in Japan during the 1999 Fall Semester
and was teaching at Kansai Gaidai University near Osaka when he decided to
run the race.
However, there is nothing like crossing the
finishing line.
“Lake Kawaguchi is one of five lakes at
the base of Mount Fuji,” Horning said.
“So it was a beautiful setting for the
race. I took pictures along the way.”
“It’s incredible,” Scott said. “We realize we are
going to do this. There was no way we were not
going to do this.”
Scott’s running partner, Dr. Brandon Sheafor, also
a professor of biology, agrees. “To know you are healthy and your
heart and lungs are working, it is a terrific feeling,” Sheafor said.
Both professors said they are exhausted after running for threeand-a-half hours.
“If feels really good when you stop running,” Scott said. “It’s a completely different kind of tired. You are just totally spent.”
Scott has run three marathons, and Sheafor has run two. Both Scott
and Sheafor have run marathons in Cincinnati, OH and Columbus,
OH. They have also run in several half marathons.
They said training is the hardest, yet most important part of getting
ready to run a marathon. “You train, and then there is one race,”
Scott said.
Scott said the marathon runner must have a plan and needs to slowly
build up to that plan. When beginning to train for a marathon, the duo
starts out slow and runs during their lunch break. They eventually
increase to running 20 miles a week. Sheafor said they usually go
for one six- to eight-mile run and then several shorter runs. Three
weeks before the marathon, they usually try to run 40 miles a week
with 22 miles being their longest run.
After they build up to their longest run, they begin to taper. “You want
to cut back to make sure you are healthy,” Scott said.
Scott says he runs marathons because it is a great
sense of accomplishment.
“Someday I’ll be really old,
so for now I want to be fit
and do something,” Scott
said.
Scott and Sheafor, however, are not the only
Mount Union professors who participate in
marathons. Dr. Martin
Horning ’71, professor
of economics, accounting and business administration, has run
13 different marathons
since 1998 and has
Another memorable race for Horning was the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC in October 2001. The race took place a
month after the tragedies of September 11, and many people carried
flags or wore running shirts with patriotic sayings or symbols.
“There were marines all along the course at the water stations and
handing out medals at the end, but there were also many marines
and veterans running in the race along side the rest of us,” Horning
said. “At mile eight or nine we circled the Pentagon. The gaping
hole in the side of the building from the terrorist attack was visible
to all of the runners.”
During a race of 26.2 miles, Horning said one witnesses many inspirational moments. In the Columbus Marathon, he saw two men
running side by side.
“They needed to run in perfect synchronization one hand on another
because one person was blind and the other was his eyes for the
race,” Horning said.
“It’s inspirational moments like these that kept me returning year
after year,” Horning said. “Now I find inspiration in the daily runs of
shorter distances.”
Michael Sessor
When Michael Sessor ’86 was at Mount
Union, he wrestled
at 126 lbs. It was not
until after graduation
that he began to focus
on weightlifting and
bodybuilding.
He and fellow alumnus Mark Loy ’86 had
been lifting weights
together. Sessor
shared with Loy that
he wished he had gotten involved in weightlifting earlier and felt it was too late to get started. Loy convinced him
that it wasn’t too late – and the rest is history.
Now Sessor lifts competitively against people half his age. He has
competed in Mr. Canton as well as the Mike Francois Classic in
Columbus, OH.
“It’s never too late to get started,” said Sessor. “With hard work and
dedication, anything is possible.”
Sessor, who owns Mike Sessor Agency, an insurance business in
Canton specializing in healthcare insurance, also pointed out how
insurance companies are becoming increasingly focused on wellness.
“I am in the healthcare insurance business and I just attended a seminar focusing on wellness,” said Sessor. “More and more businesses
are recognizing the significant savings incurred from promoting wellness among their employees.”
Paul Tidman
“We saw a helicopter
come in and fly off with
the body of the injured
climber trailing in the
wind in a basket below
the copter. That must
have been quite a ride.
It was a very sobering moment as we
were beginning up
Rainier.”
This is how Dr. Paul
Tidman, associate
professor of philosophy and religious studies
at Mount Union,
described an accident which happened about
12,000 feet up on Mount Rainier in Washington.
Several climbers were injured in a bad crevasse fall, but fortunately
no one from Tidman’s team. Tidman said, though, climbers always
have to be prepared for the worst.
“You could be walking along and, poof, the first climber disappears
because he was walking across a snow bridge over a hidden crevasse
without even realizing it,” Tidman said. “The other climbers need to
know how to arrest the climber’s fall by digging in with their ice axes,
and then there is the laborious work of getting the climber back up
out of the crevasse after rigging up a pulley system.”
This fear of falling, however, doesn’t stop Tidman from trying to reach
summits of mountains or climb cliffs attempted by world class rock
climbers every year. He says fear is a challenging aspect of climbing
he enjoys and learns to appreciate.
“If you are up there focusing on the fact that you may fall, you will
fall,” Tidman said. “You have to assess the risk, push the fear aside
and just climb.”
Tidman said he started rock climbing about eight years ago after attending a seminar of philosophy scholars where he met a professor
who was a climber. He then started going to local climbing gyms
and got more serious about the sport. He says he mostly practices
in Lisbon, OH at a place called Log Town.
“I started climbing there, and that’s when I really got hooked,” Tidman
said.
Yosemite is where Tidman said he completed his longest and highest climb, which was 17 pitches or full rope lengths, with each rope
being 200 meters. Tidman said at Yosemite, every day would be a
new adventure.
“Yosemite is the center of the climbing universe,” Tidman said. “It is
an awe inspiring place with huge rocks and domes.”
Tidman said he hopes to continue the sport for a long time.
“It’s a challenge, something you can get better at,” Tidman said. “It’s
something I really enjoy.”
Sean Sweeney
Nearly 30 years after graduating from Mount Union,
Sean Sweeney ’79 is in top
physical condition.
Jogging, swimming and
biking are all parts of his
workout routine, but it is
not just for self-satisfaction. Sweeney is an active
participant in triathlons.
His motivation to compete
began while he was an undergraduate. A member
of the Mount Union basketball team, Sweeney
played guard alongside
teammate and center Art
Kunkle ’78. After basketball season, Kunkle decided to train for the
Cleveland Marathon. Sweeney also took up the challenge but was
less of a consistent trainer than Kunkle; he dropped out at mile 16
while Kunkle went on to complete the race.
“This failure haunted me for years,” said Sweeney. “I swore to myself
that someday I would run more than a marathon.”
In 1993, he decided to compete again. This time, it was his first triathlon in Belfast, Ireland. “Upon completion,” Sweeney said, “I caught
the ‘tri-bug.’”
After finishing his first Olympic distance, Sweeney’s next goal was to
complete an “IronMan” distance triathlon. Together, a 2.4-mile swim,
112-mile bike course and 26-mile run create a total grueling distance
of 140.4 miles.
“IronMan distance is the pinnacle of the sport,” said Sweeney.” After
doing business with IronMan, our CEO, Jamie Maguire, and members
of the management team completed several races. I decided to give
it a try and join them.”
An estimated eight months were designated as Sweeney’s training
time. He purchased Be IronFit, by Don Fink, which provided an intensive training program. “I downloaded it to my Outlook calendar and
followed it regularly,” said Sweeney. “I averaged between 10 and18
hours of training per week for eight months,” said Sweeney.
Having kept in touch with many fellow Mount Union alumni, his former
classmates were an invaluable source of inspiration and support
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for him. After his failed 1978 attempt to run a marathon, they were
well aware of the amount of dedication and training it would take to
compete in an IronMan triathlon.
On race day, November 5, 2005, Sweeney’s goal was to finish the
event in less than 13 hours. Surpassing his expectations, he completed the triathlon in 11 hours and 35 minutes.
Still active, he also competes to raise money for charity.
Patricia
Matthews
Outside of the normal
work day, professionals try to keep physically fit, engage in activities that are fun and
relaxing and enjoy time
with their families.
When not teaching business classes at Mount
Union, Dr. Patricia (Foley ’73) Matthews can
be found doing all three
simultaneously on her
farm. Grandview Paso
Fino Farm in Alliance,
OH has been her passion
since its opening in 1993. Not just any farm, it is home to 37 horses,
18 of which are owned by Matthews. Specializing in the Paso Fino
variety, the farm offers services that include sales, breeding, training
and riding lessons.
After her daughter became interested in horses more than 17 years
ago, the Matthews decided that they could start a business out of
something they already loved.
“My husband always wanted something that he could do with his
daughter, and I had always been interested in horses,” said Matthews,
“but as a child, my family could never afford it. We started off with
three horses, and it just grew from there.”
Specializing in trail horses, which are very smooth, enduranced
horses, Matthews has been given another opportunity to teach, by
giving lessons to students and being able to watch their growth.
“The most gratifying relationships I have are with the kids,” she said.
“I have had the joy of watching them grow from being really nervous
around horses to being really good riders.”
Not all of her students are of the younger generation. Some are
adults, most of whom have some fears about horses. Matthews herself had an accident with a horse and was petrified of riding for over
a year. She knows to start these students off more slowly, allowing
them the time to become comfortable around their horses.
“When this happens,” she said, “it’s a win-win scenario.”
Sometimes special occasions also call for the farm’s services. Last
summer, one of Matthew’s students was planning on getting married
and expressed interest in having a horseback ceremony. Matthews
took the horses to the location and some of her riding students were
handlers. The minister, bride and groom were all on horseback. Even
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the flower girl was not left out, making her entrance on a miniature
horse.
“It was a lot of fun,” Matthews said.
Another special event of Grandview Paso Fino Farm is a Halloween party where the students are allowed to dress the horses in
costumes.
“It’s all in learning what you can and cannot do with a horse,” commented Matthews.
What are Matthew’s plans after Mount Union? Being with
her horses is physically demanding as she is the sole person
responsible for cleaning and caring for the horses. The hours
she spends on horseback can also be challenging because
riding does require substantial muscle control. But, because
of the fun she has, riding is an activity that is also relaxing
and enjoyable.
“It keeps me sane during tough times,” she said. “It is truly a
passion and is what I plan on doing for the rest of my life.”
Michael
Jarrett
Michael Jarrett ’87 began
weightlifting while a nose
tackle for the Mount Union
Purple Raiders.
“I was very fortunate,” said
Jarrett. “I had the unique
opportunity to play for
both Coach Wable and
Coach Kehres. They inspired me to be the best
football player I could be and that meant hitting the weights and
hitting them hard.”
At first, he lifted in order to become a better football player, but he
discovered he was really good at it and began competing in powerlifting tournaments over the summer while still in college.
His competitive desire has remained strong over the years. Although
he has taken a few years off to develop businesses in the transportation and logistics industry, he has maintained his competitive edge.
For 20 years he has competed in the Open Division at powerlifting
meets and the state and national levels. He has won the Ohio Powerlifting Championship in Cleveland numerous times. On the national
level, he has placed as high as fourth.
Now he competes in the Master’s Division, for contestants over 39
years of age. In 2006, he qualified for the nationals in the Master’s
Division and finished second.
“It allows me to stay in a competitive mode,” said Jarrett. “My motivation for lifting has changed over the years. It has transitioned into a
stress reliever and a way to keep my life balanced.
“When I was younger, I simply wanted to be the best. Now, it is more
about having a well-rounded life.”
Still highly competitive, he has no plans to slow down any time
soon.
Rising in the
Ranks
Mount Union sport management
alumni are climbing the ladder
of corporate success in one of
the world’s fastest-growing
career fields.
management with a marketing concentration and a double minor in
business administration and information systems – Stehlik made
another career move, one that took him halfway across the country
to Frisco, TX and a giant step up the corporate ladder.
For more than a year, Stehlik served as chief operating officer of the
Frisco RoughRiders Baseball Club, a Double-A affiliate of the Texas
Rangers owned by Mandalay Sports.
These days, the name plate on Stehlik’s door reads vice president
of ticket sales and service of the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major
League Baseball, a position he accepted in late June.
“I’ve been lucky and fortunate to move up so quickly,” said Stehlik,
who managed a multi-million dollar budget and oversaw all aspects
of ticket sales, marketing, game entertainment, concessionaire relations and game operations for the Rough Riders, who led all of AA
baseball in attendance for the past two years.
Brent Stehlick
In the spring of 1999, Brent Stehlik punched his student work study
time card inside the Mount Union College Office of Sports Information for the last time.
He parlayed the knowledge and experience he gained under Sports
Information Director Michael De Matteis and a connection and
nudge from Dr. Jim Kadlecek, assistant professor of human performance and sport management, into his first position as an account
executive on the group sales staff for the St. Pete Times Forum, home
of both the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning and the
Arena Football League’s Tampa Bay Storm. He quickly moved up the
organizational chart, gaining a promotion within six months to group
events manager. Less than a year later, he moved up to director of
group sales. Over the following three years, he advanced to vice
president of ticket sales.
By April of 2006 – one month shy of the seven-year mark of his
graduation from Mount Union with a bachelor of arts degree in sport
“I always remind students who want to ‘run away and join the circus’
of that,” continued Stehlik, referring to a career in sport marketing
and management. “The key in this business is to work hard and be
patient. I always warn them that they shouldn’t base their progress
on me. I’ve gotten some great breaks and then worked very, very
hard to make the best of those opportunities.”
Those were the key points that Stehlik made on two recent trips to
Ohio to mentor Mount Union students – once as a guest speaker in
the classroom and again as part of a sports sales workshop panel.
Stehlik was also scouting out new management talent, hiring two
2006 Mount Union graduates to positions within the RoughRiders
organization, including Mike Dellosa in sales and Brian SanFilipo,
who served an eight-month internship with the team the previous
summer into baseball operations.
“I don’t give preferential treatment to Mount Union students,” explained Stehlik. “I want to hire good people. If someone has worked
hard and well enough to impress Dr. Kadlecek, or (professor of human performance and sport management) Dr. (James) Thoma, or
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especially Micheal De Matteis, then that’s a pretty good screening
process. The two Mount Union graduates I hired this year are both
top notch. Mike Dellosa has blue chip written all over him and Brian
SanFilipo set the standard for what I expect out of a Mount Union
student when he interned here.”
By hiring the two, Stehlik was practicing what he preaches on his
return trips to campus, which includes tips on networking, standing
out among a crowd of applicants and coping with that first job.
“I still have a lot to learn and I’m gaining knowledge within a great
organization,” explained Stehlik. “This is the best place for me to gain
the experience I need before taking another step further in my career
and I’m having fun at work. How many people can say that?”
As the manager of corporate services for the Cleveland Cavaliers,
Henegar is the organization’s liaison with corporate advertisers.
“We handle such things as in-game promotions, out of arena sweepstakes, player events and contests all geared toward integrating our
corporate partners’ brands with the Cleveland Cavaliers,” she said. “I
always wanted to work in sports at the professional level. The bonus
is I get to work close to home being from the Cleveland area.”
Henegar has actually worked in the field since 1996.
“I worked four years in Mount Union’s Office of Sports Information
– from my freshman year to graduation – and I interned with the Cavaliers while I was a student,” she added. “Interning with the Cavaliers
got me in the door and eventually led to a full-time position.”
Henegar, who began as a corporate sales intern with the Cavaliers
in September of 1998, was quick to emphasize the importance of
gaining hands-on experience while in college.
“There is no substitute for experience in the field,” she emphasized.
“There are so many students graduating with degrees who only have
their GPA to show potential employers. It is imperative you do well
in the classroom and you also have practical experience that sets
you apart from others.”
Henegar mentioned specific traits needed to be successful in today’s
ever-changing sports world.
“You must have good organizational abilities, excellent time-management skills and a strong work ethic to make it,” she said. “You also
need to understand that you will put in a lot of hours. On game-days
for instance, you are likely to work from early in the morning to 10 or
11 p.m. at night. And when the clock strikes 5 p.m. on Friday, while
the rest of the working world relaxes, you will likely be expected to
work through the weekend. Pro teams don’t take the weekend off
– it’s one of their busiest periods.”
And what does the future hold for Henegar?
Cari (Readinger) Henegar
Cari (Readinger ’00) Henegar fully comprehends her position in the
workplace.
“I am fortunate to be one of only 30 people in the country to be doing
what I’m doing,” said the sport management graduate.
“I am learning more and more every day,” she said. “Working with
our corporate partners is very gratifying for me. Perhaps one day
I might like to see what it is like being on the other side – working
for one of those partners. But for now, I certainly can’t complain. I
am doing what I love to do and am very thankful to Mount Union for
preparing me so well for my chosen field of study.”
Alumni Return for Sport Sales
Mount Union College, in conjunction with the college’s sport management program, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Flash Seats, held its
third annual Sport Sales Workshop at the Westfield Group’s Blair
Center in Westfield Center, OH.
More than 80 students from six colleges and universities participated
in the sold out one-day training workshop, including Brock University
(Canada), Kent State University, Memphis University (Tennessee),
Mount Union, Robert Morris University (Pennsylvania) and Slippery Rock University. The Sport Sales Workshop is designed to
provide participants with valuable insights and proven successful
sales techniques from some of the most successful professionals
in the industry.
“The idea for the workshop was to provide students with an opportunity to experience first hand what sport sales is all about,” said Dr.
Jim Kadlecek, assistant professor of human performance and sport
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management and chair of the Department of Human Performance
and Sport Management.
“The best portal of entry into professional sports is through ticket
sales and the industry is looking for candidates who are ready to
hit the ground running,“ he added. “The opportunity to be trained
by sport industry sales executives provides students with valuable
insight into sales – more than just attending a conference or listening
to a speaker. At the Sport Sales Workshop they are being trained the
same way that these sales executives train their own staffs.”
Successful sales professionals conducting the sales training included Mount Union graduates Brent Stehlik ’99, then chief operating
officer for the Frisco Rough Riders, a property of Mandalay Sports,
Todd Fleming ’00, director of inside sales for the New Jersey Nets;
Jordan Taylor ’00, assistant general manager of the Mahoning Valley
Scrappers; David Melfi ’01, director of ticket sales for the Columbus
performance and sport management and let them know he was back
and looking to get into sports.
Fleming’s first opportunity came with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ organization in ticket sales, where he spent the next three years.
Even working for a professional sports entity such as the Cavaliers,
the situation wasn’t quite ideal for Fleming or any other ticket sales
member until the first pick of the 2003 NBA draft came along.
“It went from a 17-win team, with very few people in the building, to
a packed house every night,” said Fleming reflecting on the influx of
sales caused by the drafting of LeBron James.
However, before the conclusion of James’ rookie season, another
opportunity with the Miami Heat organization arose, giving Fleming
a chance to manage his own sales staff – an opportunity blocked in
Cleveland because of an established staff.
Todd Fleming
“The appeal of Miami, outside of the city and the sun, was that the
Miami Heat at the time was not a good team,” he said. “They were
one of the worst teams in producing revenues and ticket sales. It was
a challenge to go down there, but it gave me an opportunity to implement some of my ideas about how ticket sales should be run.”
An unusual beginning to life after college may have been the best
thing for Todd Fleming ’00.
It wasn’t long after that things began to turn around in Miami as
another large scale change occurred, this time for the Heat.
Fleming, who earned a degree in sport management from the College, left soon after to join the Internet world in Atlanta, GA during
the dot-com boom.
“I was playing in the M Club Golf Outing that summer when news
broke that Shaq (O’Neil) was coming,” said Fleming. “I got the call and
immediately left the golf outing and hightailed it back to Miami.”
“I thought my career path would be more along the lines outside of
sports,” said Fleming. “I had opportunities to jump into sports right
after college but I passed on that and took the Internet gig because
I thought it was more ‘corporate America’ at the time.”
When Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) arrived in town, it was Fleming and
his previous experience in Cleveland that led the charge.
Unfortunately, the dot-com boom was short-lived, leaving Fleming
without a job.
“I had a good time in Atlanta, but I was a part of something that went
from 68 employees one day to none the next,” he added.
Fleming then headed back to his roots in Ohio and got in contact
with Dr. James Thoma, professor of human performance and sport
management and Dr. Jim Kadlecek, assistant professor of human
s Conference
Crew; Ryan Robbins ’00, manager of ticket sales for the Cleveland
Browns; and Mike Zatchey ’02, manager of group sales for the
Pittsburgh Penguins. Also, Jennifer Farrell ‘06, tourism account
representative for the Orlando Magic, assisted the workshop staff
with event coordination.
“This workshop gives sport management majors a tremendous
opportunity to meet professionals in the field who bring years of
experience and a tremendous amount of knowledge to the table,”
said Stehlik. “It also gives us a chance to meet and answer questions
from a prospective employment pool. Dr. Kadlecek’s Sports Sales
Workshop is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for all involved.”
“I am so grateful for the sacrifice and commitment made by these
industry professionals to be part of the Sport Sales Workshop,”
noted Kadlecek. “Their willingness to give back really impacted all
of those in attendance.”
Currently, Fleming is the director of inside sales for the New Jersey
Nets of the NBA, and any time he has the opportunity to give back
to Mount Union or to stay in touch, he is always available.
For the past three years, he has been actively involved as a sales
trainer at the Mount Union Sports Sales Workshop headed by
Kadlecek and his students as well as an annual stop for Kadlecek’s
Seminar in Careers class one-day trip to New York.
“Mount Union gave me a chance to further my education, which has
allowed me these opportunities and opened up doors for me in the
market place,” he said. “This is a way for me to give back.”
CLASS notes
Class Notes to be included in
Issue II, 2007 of Mount Union
Magazine must be received
before August 15, 2007.
Mount Union’s Class of
1957 celebrated its 50th
class reunion during
Commencement weekend.
The alumni had a chance to
relive their Commencement
ceremony by marching as part
of the academic procession at
this year’s Commencement.
Material for Class Notes is
obtained from the “Update”
form at the end of Mount Union
M a g a z i n e or online; news
passed along from alumni to
the offices of Alumni Activities,
Advancement and Annual
Giving; and newspaper articles.
Notices sent by the Post Office
are not printed in Class Notes.
1934
ALUMNI UPDATE
KALAHARI WATERPARK
About 300 alumni and their families, as well as friends
of the College, traveled to Sandusky, OH to the Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Convention Center. The
fun didn’t stop at the waterpark but continued with a
dinner including kid-friendly food and beverages.
ALUMNI GATHERINGS
On February 6, alumni gathered in Washington, DC
at the Metro Center. On March 6 through 8, alumni
were in Naples, FL and Sarasota, FL and attended an
Orlando Magic’s Game and on March 15, they gathered in Chicago, IL.
CACTUS JAM TOURNAMENT
Supporters of the Purple Raider men’s basketball
team traveled to Phoenix, AZ at the end of December.
Alumni, friends and family enjoyed a Phoenix Suns
game and a team dinner at Gordon Biersch in Tempe
and then cheered on the Purple Raider basketball
team.
EDUCATION ON THE RUN
Mount Union alumni and friends joined together
recently to take part in the “college-like” experience
of the 10th Annual Education on the Run event at the
INN at Honey Run in Holmes County, OH.
M CLUB GOLF OUTING
The M Club held its annual golf outing on Saturday,
July 7 at Tannenhauf Golf Course. Participants had the
opportunity to compete in a senior division and regular
division. Both included an 18-hole round of golf with a
cart, a Nike golf shirt and a steak dinner afterward.
For more alumni news, visit www.muc.edu/alumni.
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Martha (Robbins) Black resides
at 1550 Westbrook Ct., Avalon
6301, Richmond, VA 232273327
1949
Lorin Millard resides at 1801
Buckeye St. N.W., Mogadore,
OH 44260.
1950
Jeanne (Ressler) Bay resides
at 98-351 Koauka Loop #801-C
Aiea, HI 96701.
Car l Longociu resides at
8691 U.S. Highway 22 E., New
Holland, OH 43145.
William Martin resides at 600
Fox Run Rd., Apt. 12 DK Findlay,
OH 45840.
C. Palmer Means resides at
452201 Northpoint Blvd., Apt.
219, Utica, MI 48315.
1956
Jim and Nora (Cavanaugh)
Obney reside at 1992 Darby Pl.,
The Villages, FL 32162.
Shirley (Barrick) and George
Weimer ’54 reside at 800 S. 15th
St., #1812, Sebring, OH 44672.
1957
George “Sam” and Peggy Ditch
reside at 827 Union Pacific
Blvd., PMB 71-575, Laredo, TX
78045-9452.
Janice (Moore) Hinkle resides
at Parkside Villa, Room 102,
7040 Hepburn Rd., Middleburg
Heights, OH 44130.
1959
Darlene (Howard) Lambert
resides at 4435 N. 78th St., Apt.
168 A, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.
1960
James Barclay resides at 3400
S. Ironwood Dr., Lot 196, Apache
Junction, AZ 85220.
James and Jocelyn Landis
reside at 20264 Country Club
Dr., Estero, FL 33928.
David and Connie Senften
reside at 4337 Austin Pass Dr.,
St. Charles, MO 63304. He
is employed by Architectural
Control Systems, Inc.
1961
David Brubaker resides at
6601 Castlelawn Pl., Naples,
FL 34113.
1963
Saundra (Schwartz) WattsNoyer and Richard Daniel Noyer
were married June 10, 2006.
They reside at 430 Moray Pl.,
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951.
1964
Marcia (Logee) Blum resides at
2052 Eagle Pass, #7, Wooster,
OH 44691.
Jim and Dor tohy Her man
reside at 668 Almeda Ct. N.,
St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
He is a probate specialist
for Progressive Proper ty
Specialists and a sales associate
for Nick Ferraro Homes. She is
the registered nurse clinical
manager for The Hospice Of
The Florida Suncoast.
1965
Claire (Ward) Kondig is the
secondary coordinator of the
Professional Development
School Program at Hood
College.
Dr. Harold and Caroline Schmul
reside at 6705 S. Granite Ave.,
Tulsa, OK 74136.
1966
Thomas Flanigan was elected
to the New Britain Museum of
American Art Board of Trustees.
He resides at 12 Overbrook
Farm Rd., Bloomfield, CT
06002.
Martie (Todd) and Jon McKown
reside at 156 Manchester Dr.,
Aurora, OH 44202. She is a
realtor and he is the North
American sales manager for
Biospace Mesures.
COUNCIL message
J. Fred Stergios recently
joined Buckingham, Doolittle &
Burroughs.
1967
Dr. Bob Gotshall was awarded
the College of Applied Human
Sciences Superior Service
Award in 2006. He is a professor
and the graduate program
director at Colorado State
University. His wife, Barbara is
the summer session director at
Colorado State University.
1968
Linda (Frederick) and Joseph
Leigh reside at 6138 Pinewood
Way, Chincoteague Island, VA
23336.
Thomas and Carol “Corky”
(Stratford) Old reside at 101
Twilight Ct., Surf City, NC
28445. She is employed
by Mystic Treasures and he
recently retired as judge of the
Newton Falls Municipal Court
after 18 years of service. He
is an assistant district attorney
for the District Attorney Fifth
Prosecutorial District of North
Carolina.
James and Van Smith were
married June 24, 2006. They
reside at 407 Elm St., Canal
Fulton, OH 44614.
Edward Turner is the vice
president of the conveyor
division at Martin Sprocket &
Gear.
Robert and Karen Wakeham
reside at 2615 Brittany Dr.,
Lenoir, NC 28645. He is the
regional vice president for
McGraw-Hill.
Mary Wingerson resides at
352 Millennium Dr., Tallmadge,
OH 44278.
1969
William and Jean Esposito
reside at 1924-3 S. Lincoln Ave.,
Salem, OH 44460.
Randy and Mar y Padavick
reside at 418 S. Fulton St.,
Salisbury, NC 28144. He is a
PGA golf professional at the
Country Club of Salisbury.
Connie (Cloyd) and Thomas
Weyrick can be reached at
P.O. BOX 2035, Staunton, VA
24402.
Anton and Catherine Zurbrugg
reside at 622 State St., Culver,
IN 46511.
1971
Janelle Brittain is the president
of Dynamic Per formance
Institute, LLC. She resides
at 7325 N. Oakley Ave., # 2,
Chicago, IL 60645.
1973
John Lunsford was recently reelected as president of the medical
staff at Hangover Hospital.
1974
John Feather resides at 3120
McGuffey Rd., Columbus, OH
43224.
1975
Kathleen (Stafford) and Dennis
’76 Judge reside at 15992
Kensington Pl., Dumfries, VI
22025.
Phy llis (Hor ton) and Tim
Michaud reside at 1427 Cherry
Stone St., Norman, OK 73072.
Phyllis is a school counselor at
Norman North High School.
John Milazzo resides at 10750
Carolina Trace Rd., Harrison,
OH 45030.
1978
Glenda (Ward) and Owen
’77 Edwards reside at 3128
Border Creek Rd., Crestview,
FL 32539.
Janice (Conrad) and J. Rickey
Gibson reside at 3235 Elizabeth
Dr., Unit L48, Perry, OH 44081.
Pamela (Roberts) Gauntner
resides at 6218 N.W. 35th St.,
Gainsville, FL 32653.
Jeff Gross is the manager
of information technology at
Primary Health in Boise, ID.
Dr. Vicki Schaeffer resides at
2801 Trailridge Dr., Norman,
OK 73072.
Thomas Hoyle is the director
of finance for the City of
Grandview Heights.
Susan Tiffany is a publishing
specialist at Thomson West.
Dennis Rose resides at 2333
Garybill Rd., Uniontown, OH
44685.
1976
Kathleen (Harrington) Duerr
is a senior business analyst at
Fidelis Care New York.
Gary and Lynette Frost reside
at 1133 Waring Ave., Bronx, NY
10469. He is executive director
of the Metropolitain New York
Baptist Association.
Paul and Shelly Gray are the
parents of Lauren Elizabeth, 5
Paul Emerson, 3 and Alexandra
Elise, 1. Paul is employed by the
Cleveland Clinic Health System.
They reside at 31016 Logan Ct.,
Westlake, OH 44145.
Larry Kelley resides at 10355
Paradise Blvd., #114, Treasure
Island, FL 33706. He is a
freelance music arranger and
visual designer.
1977
1979
Ellen (Huey) and Sterling Cassel
reside at 601 E. Lakeshore Dr.,
Cocoa, FL 32926.
1980
Barbara Grubbs and James Cox
were married April 2, 2005. She
is an office manager for Winkle
Industries and he is a driver
trainer for Dart Trucking. They
reside at 5173 W. Middletown
Rd., Canfield, OH 44406.
Daryl Hastings resides at 4980
Arquilla Dr., Richton Park, IL
60471.
1981
Chandra Rudolph resides at
2682 Twin Creeks Dr., Copley,
OH 44321.
M i c h e l e ( Z a m a g i a s ) and
Steve Valentine reside at 2739
Aylesbury N.W., North Canton,
OH 44720.
1982
Nancy Ostrander and Tom
Bloss were married May 6,
2006.
Antonio Cardona is a professor
at Fairleigh Dickinson University
in New Jersey.
Debbie (Kendig) and Steven
Heida reside at 25 Mountain
Creek Dr., Rome, GA 30161.
Linda (Startzell) and Lee Ellis
reside at 11271 Island Creek Dr.,
Beloit, OH 44609.
Amy (Maurer) and Jacob Heidt
reside at 2928 Poplar N.W.,
Massillon, OH 44647.
Wynne (Nicholson) Mason
resides at 3996 Vira Rd., Stow,
OH 44224.
A Message from Your Alumni
Council President
Greetings from Mount Union
College. I hope this message
finds you and your family enjoying each other’s company
as summer begins. While
things may be settling down
for summer at your home,
this is anything but the case
at Mount Union.
In May, not only did Mount Union celebrate Commencement with 414 students obtaining their bachelor’s degrees, but nearly 50 individuals – including members
of the Class of 1957 and their spouses – returned to
campus for their Golden Anniversary Reunion. In
addition to the annual luncheon at President Giese’s
home, members of the Class of 1957 also took part
in a 1950s-themed dinner complete with food, décor
and music from that era. Also, members of the golden
anniversary class took part in Commencement by
walking with this year’s graduating class.
This summer provides numerous opportunities for
alumni to get together at some very unique spots both
on campus and off.
• The Office of the Admission will be hosting the
Rising Senior Summer Picnic on Saturday, July
21, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Mount Union College Day at Cedar Point will be
held on Saturday, July 21, 2007. Look for the NBC
ticket booth to obtain your discounted tickets.
• The annual Lakeside Luncheon, in beautiful
Lakeside, OH, will be held on Wednesday, July
25, 2007 at noon.
Finally, your Alumni Council is busy, putting the
finishing touches on plans for this year’s first ever
combined Homecoming/Alumni Weekend. So mark
your calendars now for October 19-21 and get ready
to take part numerous events.
• Alumni gathering at Haupt House
• Homecoming-Fest 2007 including floats, rally and
fireworks
• Camp MUCaw
• The Mount Union Carnival in the Field House
• Alumni Party at the Alliance Country Club
• The annual Alumni Luncheon
If you are looking for a getaway with family or friends,
make Mount Union College a destination this summer
and visit for an afternoon and check out the construction of the new campus housing or the new dining
facilities. I hope to see you on campus soon.
Best regards,
Scott M. Zurakowski ’94
Alumni Council President
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Shar r ie (Bond) Stephens
earned a master of arts degree
in education with an emphasis
on music education in 2006.
1983
Bill and Alicia DeSantis reside
at 2363 Springside Oval,
Brecksville, OH 44141. He is the
vice president controller for The
Sherwin Williams Company.
Pam Hickson-Stevenson is an
assistant director at AkronSummit County Public Library.
Cynthia (Newman) Smith
is a client administrator for
KeyCorp. She resides at 17504
Sheldon Rd., Brook Park, OH
44142.
1984
Kathleen Ries resides at 29
Cedars Ave., Harvey Cedars,
NJ 08008. She is the director
of marketing at Independence
Visitor Center.
Victoria (Luthy) and Douglas
Tom reside at 103 Denise St.,
Stafford, VA 22554.
Pat Whiteman is a voice teacher
and performance coach in Los
Angeles. She resides at 12400
Ventura Blvd., #604, Studio City,
CA 91604.
1986
Lynn (Habeger) and Warren
Ruscoe reside at 6501 Red
Hook Plaza, Suite 201, St.
Thomas, VI 00802. She is the
chief of passenger operations
at Cyril E. King Airport.
Cindy (Hilger) and Kirk Barnum
reside at Brørakastet 7c, 5911
Alversund, Norway. She is an
adjunct professor at Regent
University in Virginia, and he is
an English teacher at Levende
Ord Grunnskole in Norway.
Jenise (Hall) Marshall is a fifth
grade social studies teacher
for Sandy Valley Local Schools.
She resides at 118 Shadyside
Dr., East Canton, OH 44730.
Joseph and Stacy Graziosi
reside at 203 S.E. Camino St.,
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952. He is
a gifted science teacher at Dan
McCarty Middle School.
John and DiAnn Boehm reside
at 1610 County Rd. 13, Ames,
NE 68621. He is the manager
of software development for
Election Systems and Software
Inc.
Joe Reigle is a senior quality
assurance engineer for Parker
Hannifin-Aerospace.
Stephen and Anna (Pachan)
Zamagias are the parents
of Anthony, 16, Matthew, 12
and Daniel, 5. Stephen is a
client executive manager for
Diebold Inc. They reside at 212
Thomas Paxton Dr., Loveland,
OH 45140.
1985
David and Barbara Brown
reside at 2440 Edgewood
Ave., Alliance, OH 44601. He
is a senior personal banker for
Huntington Bank.
Shelly Edwards resides at 414
15th St. S.E., Washington, DC
20003. She is the manager for
education and member services
at OCLC CAPCON Service
Center.
Allison Godard is the director of
global applications for the CocaCola Company in Atlanta, GA.
Cheryl (Reed) and James Fahey
reside at 1719 Pleasant Pointe
Cr., Bryant, AR 72022.
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1987
Michael Chenevey is a senior
account manager at ESRI and
an associate pastor at City Light
Church in Chico, CA.
Bob and Lisa DenBleyker
are the parents of Timothy, 7
and Kevin, 4. Bob is a project
manager for Environmental
Waste Management.
Christina (Cronin) and Thomas
Drake reside at 5281 Franklin
St., Orient, OH 43146. Christina
earned a master’s degree in
sports science from Ashland
University. She is a physical
education and health teacher
for Groveport Madison Schools
and Thomas is employed by
Anheuser-Busch Companies.
Craig and Jan Fisher were
married June 24, 2006. They
reside at 1013 Lexington Dr.,
Aliquippa, PA 15001.
Bob Klinar is the principal of
Wellington High School.
Jeanine McGuire and Richard
Ware reside at 9543 Beauclerc
Terr., Jacksonville, FL 32257.
She is a six sigma black belt
for Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Florida and, he is a senior
software engineer for Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Florida.
is a senior software engineer for
Strictly Business.
Joseph and Debbi Odunjo
reside at 4565 Kings Crossing
Dr. N.E., Kennesaw, GA 30144.
He is employed by Flagstar Bank
and she is employed by Green
Acres Elementary School.
P. Kelly and Rochelle Taylor
reside at 142 Oak Grove Pl.,
Acworth, GA 30102. He is the
manager for special projects for
Chief Container Company, Inc.
L a u r a ( Ro t h ) and Steven
Thompson announce the birth
of a daughter, Lindsay Anne,
on March 26, 2006 who joins
siblings Christian, 9 and Jordan,
7.
1988
William and Bonnie Eyer reside
at 15954 Lisbon St., Minerva,
OH 44657. He is a regional
sales manager for Morgan
Engineering.
Lesa Nicholson and Theophas
Jackson were married April 29,
2006. She is a business sales
officer for Key Bank, and he
is employed by Multi-County
Juvenile Attention Center. They
reside at 4430 15 th St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44708.
Daniel and Sarah Petcavage
reside at 5121 Cold River Ave.,
Las Vegas, NV 89130. Daniel
is a clinical nurse manager for
the trauma center at University
Medical Center. Sarah is an
outside sales representative for
Austin Hardwoods.
Andrea (Wells) and Mark Samsa
are the parents of Lauren, 7 and
Elaina, 2. They reside at 319
Oakdale Dr., Dover, OH 44622.
Gretchen Sayre and Eric Kozen
were married November 5,
2005. Gretchen is a secondary
E n gl i s h te a ch e r fo r N ew
Hanover County Schools. They
reside at 6803 Murrayville Rd.,
Wilmington, NC 28411.
Marjorie (Hawkins) and Jeff
Shamp reside at 440 Miller Rd.,
Wooster, OH 44691.
Paula and Michael Sosnick
reside at 19542 Middletown Rd.,
Beloit, OH 44609.
1989
Michael and Tammy Gilbert
announce the birth of a son,
Raymond, on November 6, 2006
who joins sibling Ryan, 6. He
is an operations manager for
United Electric Supply.
L i s a ( F i t c h ) a n d Wi l l i a m
Rawlinson reside at 447 Division
St., Huntington, WV 25702. He
1990
Peggy (Minnick) and Allen Ault
are the parents of Luke, 1. They
reside at 1960 S. Burnett Rd.,
Springfield, OH 45505.
Tom and May Beard announce
the birth of a son, Bryce Carl,
on November 13, 2006. They
reside at 2432 Fenwick Rd.,
University Heights, OH 44118.
Jeffery and Renee Chenevey
are the parents of Hunter 8,
Luke, 6, Blake, 4 and Hayden,
1. They reside at 216 Avian Ln.,
Madison, AL 35758.
Katie (Kolke) and David Gill
announce the birth of a son,
Evan Abraham, on March 20,
2006 who joins sibling Molly, 4.
They reside at 111 Golf View Dr.,
Lewisburg, PA 17837.
Dr. Sheryl (Ames) and Dr. Scott
’89 Mason announce the birth of
a daughter, Elizabeth Ames, on
July 2, 2005 who joins siblings
Thomas, 11, Sarah, 8 and
Mary, 4. Sheryl is an assistant
professor of chemistry, and
Scott is an associate professor
of chemistry, both at Mount
Union College. They reside at
3640 S. Union Ave., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Paul and Heidi Oliu are the
parents of Zachary Galen, 4
and Marc Ramon, 1. Paul is a
product specialist for Check
Free Corp.
Dr. Kevin and Dr. Karen Penird
announce the birth of a daughter,
Kathryn Marie, on September
13, 2006 who joins siblings
Lillian, 5 and Anna, 3. Kevin is
a private practice physician
and president of Victor Health
Associates. They reside at 4998
Shortsville Rd., Shortsville, NY
14548.
Tom Puskar resides at 638
Arthur St., Ashland, OH 44805.
Scott and Makiko Slabaugh
are the parents of Kahana
Evelyn, 7. He is the director of
international student services
at Mount Union College.
James and Leslie (Sheilder
’92) Smith are the parents
of Rachel, 5 and Emma, 2.
James was recently named
vice president for the health
division of OAHPERD.
Debbie (Moore) and Steve
Wiandt reside at 653 Mill Rd.,
Ravenna, OH 44266. She
earned a master’s degree
in music education from the
University of Akron in 2006 and
is an instrumental music teacher
for Crestwood Local Schools.
1991
Joyce (Wolfinbarger) Bruett
is the girls’ diving coach at
Danville High School.
Rober t Curr y is a chief
compliance officer for Fifth
Third Bank.
Kathleen (Margo) and Jeffrey
Davis announce the birth of
a daughter, Trinna, on July 1,
2006 who joins siblings Alyssa,
8, Courtney, 5 and Edward, 2.
They reside at 2583 Blake Rd.,
Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Missie (Livingston) and David
Dickerson are the parents of
Michael, 5 and Matthew, 3. They
reside at 51091 Cr., 7N., Elkhart,
IN 46514.
Skip Dowd resides at 1283
Alanton Dr., Virginia Beach,
VA 23454.
Boo Hock Khoo and Pinky Ong
reside at 14, Jalan SS22/46,
Damansara Jaya, Selangor
47400. He is a principal
consultant at RAM Consultancy
Services Sdn Bhd.
Pamela (Weaver) and Terin
Mitterling reside at 10778
Northwood Ave. N.E., Bolivar,
OH 44612. She graduated
from the Stark State College of
Technology Nursing Program
and is a registered nurse.
Megan (Sprang) and Doug
’90 Nelson reside at Forest
Manor, #1-83, 588 Jin Feng
Rd., Hua Cao Town, Minhang
District, Shanghai, China. Doug
is employed by The Timken
Company.
Steve Rake is a senior vice
president and private banking
manager for Sky Bank.
1992
Mei Lian Chan resides at 8,
Leboh Raya Berjaya, Penang
10350.
ALUMNI success
Coleen (McGuckin) Dague is
pursuing a master’s degree in
finance at Webster University
and is employed by Orlando
Utilities Commision.
Amy (Kirchmeyer) and Brian
’93 Friedmann are the parents
of Samantha, 8 and Vanessa,
4. Amy joined the law firm
of Buckingham, Doolittle &
Burroughs, LLP as an associate
attorney in the trusts and estates
practice group.
Tonya (Woytowich) and Leon
Gendin announce the birth
of a daughter, Aviva Bua, on
October 11, 2006. They reside
at 1800 N. Oak St., Apt. 1801,
Arlington, VA 22209. Both are
foreign service officers for the
State Department.
Shannon (King) and Christopher
George announce the birth of a
son, Lincoln Armstrong, on
December 30, 2005 who joins
sibling Duncan Douglass, 4.
They reside at 671 Fruitwood
Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102.
Vicky Mirakian resides at 944
6th St., Apt. 3, Santa Monica,
CA 90403. She is employed by
France Telecom.
Gunananthan Nithyanantham
and Yen Leong announce the
birth of a son, Dava Xi, on May
10, 2006 who joins sibling Vara
Qi, 2.
Karen Phillips and Jerry Quillen
were married November 25,
2006. Jerry is a UAW-ESSP
representative for Ford Motor
Company. They reside at 4712
Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH
44870.
Jennifer Speer resides at 6545
Glencoe Dr., Brecksville, OH
44141.
Steven Speer resides at 1624
Northview Rd., Rocky River,
OH 44116.
Julie (Dowler) and Anthony
Starr reside at 302 N. Chestnut
St., Barnesville, OH 43713.
She is a first grade teacher for
Cambridge City Schools, and
he is a postmaster for the U.S.
Postal Service.
Don Williams resides at 1160
Forsyth Pl., East Liverpool, OH
43920.
1993
Dionis Blauser resides at 215
Dermond Rd., Hermitage, PA
16148. Dionis is a managing
attorney for Northwestern Legal
Services.
Dr. Kendrick Brown and Dr.
Hideko Sera were married April
29, 2006. They reside at 2285
Stewart Ave., #1306, St. Paul,
MN 55116.
Christine (Ess) and Timothy
Canan Jr. are the parents of
James, 3. They reside at 118 Van
Buren Ave., Cuyahoga Falls,
OH 44221.
Risa Ezure Cha and Tony
In Sung Cha reside at Abiti
Meguro 602 2-10-11, Kamiosaki,
Tokyo Japan, 141-0021. He is
the director of sales for Philip
Morris Japan K.K.
Kacy and Staci Kern were
married June 24, 2006. They
reside at 2451 Beverly Hills Dr.,
Lancaster, OH 43130. He is the
Midwest district sales manager
for Heine USA, Ltd., and she is
employed by Fairfield National
Bank.
Jeff and Laura (McAllister)
Kur tz adopted Eliza Faith
RuFang on November 7, 2005
who was born in China on
October 28, 2004. They reside
at 758 New Burg St., Granville,
OH 43023.
Steve and Julie McLeod reside
at 321 Dow Highway, South
Berwick, ME 03908. He is a
senior business analyst for
Liberty Mutual Insurance.
Wyatt and Candice Monteith
reside at 5108 Katrina Ct. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44709.
Patricia Price is a physical
e d u c a t i o n te a ch e r a t S t .
Tammany Junior High School.
Noel Shepard was recently
promoted to partner in the law
firm of Frost Brown Todd LLP.
Tahia (Howard) and Wayne T.
Wilkins reside at 7418 Chapel
Ridge Rd., Charlotte, NC
28269.
Melissa (Callipari) and Doug
Woods are the parents of
Shane, 12, Ashley, 11 and
Cody, 9. Melissa earned a
master’s degree in curriculum
and instruction technology from
Grand Canyon University.
1994
Cristine (Hackney) and Brian
Boyd are the parents of Daniel,
5. She is the director of public
relations and marketing at
Lake Erie College, and he is a
recording arts and technology
instructor at Cuyahoga
Community College.
Patti (Katronick) and Michael
Cross announce the birth of a
son, Caleb Anthony, on October
2, 2006.
Nicholas and Julie DiPietro
announce the birth of a son,
Nicholas Hayden, on November
13, 2006.
Karla (Jackson) and Rich ’95
Dine announce the birth of a
son, Jacob Richard, on July 17,
2006 who joins siblings Emma,
6 and Samuel, 3. They reside
at 2403 Queensbury Rd. N.E.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Matthew and Trista (Heeter ’97)
Durchik are the parents of Kira
Laine, 5 and Jaxon Wade, 3. They
reside at 9948 Riverchase Dr.,
New Port Richey, FL 34655.
Bob and Shelly (Vaughan
’93) James reside at 46081
Country Lake Dr., St. Clairsville,
OH 43950. He is employed
by Flaherty, Sensabaugh &
Bonasso, PLLC.
Amy (Lavy) and James ’00
Kohmann reside at 8827 Stone
Lane N.W., North Canton, OH
44720.
Danielle (Penturf) and Michael
Lamphier announce the birth
of a son, Griffin Michael, on
November 7, 2006 who joins
siblings Nicholas, 6 and Connor,
3.
Sharon Lim resides at 4571
Risinghill Dr., Plano, TX 75024.
Jim and Amy (Statler) Macy
are the parents of Mitchell,
5, Morgan, 3, Sydney, 1 and
Megan, 1. They reside at 2371
Springside Oval, Brecksville,
OH 44141. He is a manager for
C.H. Robinson Co. Worldwide.
Dena (Shackle) and Robert
McKee announce the birth
of a son, Maxwell Harmon,
on August 2, 2006. She is
an accounting research
manager for FirstEnergy, and
he is a relationship manager
at Key Bank. They reside at
558 Bobwhite Tr., Green, OH
44319.
Michael Rosenow and Heather
Platz-Rosenow ’93 are the
parents of Faith, 6 and Matthew,
2. He earned a master’s degree
in health administration from the
University of Phoenix.
Crowe Commissioned Ensign
Thomas Crowe ’00
was commissioned
an ensign in the U.S.
Navy by Lt. Col. Oliver North, USMC
Ret. He is part of
the Navy chaplain
track and seminary.
Crowe was at St. William of York parish in Stafford, VA this past summer
and went back to seminary in the fall. He has the option of requesting Navy assignments in subsequent
summers through ordination in 2011. Crowe will then
have three years in a parish assignment in the diocese
of Arlington and then be released for service with the
Navy Chaplain Corps.
Haag Receives Award
Attorney C. Andrew Haag ’77 received the Pro Bono/
Public Service Award from Ohio Northern University.
Haag is a partner in the law firm of Regas & Haag, Ltd, a
firm that focuses on social security disability, worker’s
compensation and employment law.
Weaver Named Assistant
Attorney General
Joshua Weaver ’01 has
accepted the position of
assistant attorney general
of Guam. While at Mount
Union, Weaver participated in the study abroad
program at Goethe Institute in Frielburg, Germany.
Weaver earned a master’s
degree in international
relations from Warwick
University in Coventry, United Kingdom. He then went
to The Ohio State University Law School and earned
a degree in international business law transaction,
specializing in contracts and securities.
Clossin Recognized by Aurora
High School
Todd Clossin ’84 was recognized as a 2006 Distinguished Alumnus by Aurora High School. After
graduating from Mount Union, Clossin went on to The
University of Akron and now serves as president and
chief executive officer of Fifth Third Bank in Northeastern Ohio.
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ALUMNI spotlight
Donny Williams ’99
Donny Williams ’99 is currently making his mark in the
national government by helping others in need. He
has served on the Senate Committee for Homeland
Security and Government Affairs, chaired by Senator Joseph Lieberman, for five years. Williams was a
professional staffer on the committee, researching
and writing legislation and investigating the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) until March
15, 2007, when he was named the staff director for the
Subcommittee on Disaster Response and Recovery.
Williams’ experience on the issues of destruction and
disaster is vast. His first taste was in 2004, a time when
four hurricanes ravaged the state of Florida. Williams
was appointed to investigate a possible unfair distribution of aid to the state.
“This was my first intense experience with disaster
response and recovery issues,” he said.
Hurricane Katrina was probably his most life-altering
experience. He had just finished questioning employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency
when one of their lawyers pulled Williams aside. He
asked Williams, “Do you know what would happen if
a big one hit New Orleans? If a category four or five
hurricane hit, the levees would crumble and the city,
built under sea level, would flood like a bowl.”
Williams recalls this quotation because the aftermath
of the storm became the “focus of [his] life for the
next year.” He participated in the investigation into
the failed response to Katrina and interviewed many
government officials.
“I saw the city in the early weeks after the storm, while
water still covered houses and bodies still floated,” he
said. “The investigation and the subsequent legislation
to improve our disaster response mechanism became
a major part of my life.”
Williams has proven to be serious and successful in
his career. When he is not on Capitol Hill helping others in need, Williams enjoys playing in a rock band,
spending time with his sons and reading. In regards
to his career he said, “you have to be willing to work
harder than you ever thought possible for as long as
it takes to help people.”
Brian and Laurie Reali
announce the birth of a son,
Brady Alexander, on January
23, 2007 who joins siblings
Brendan 5, and Maura 4.
Justin and Kelli Sly are the
parents of Kaileigh, 7, Meagan,
6 and Benjamin, 2. He is a
plant manager at ITW Polymer
Technologies and was recently
elected to the local school board
in November of 2005. They
can be reached at P.O. Box 45
Mesopotamia, OH 44439.
Stephanie and Scott Smith
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Josephine Josie, on
January 12, 2006 who joins
sibling Murphy, 4. They reside
at 12404 McAllister Park Dr.,
Charlotte, NC 28277.
Dr. Dan Wilson and Stacy
Solomon were married
October 21, 2006. Dan is a
senior research investigator at
Sanofi-Aventis, and Stacy is a
senior quality assurance auditor
for Charles River Laboratories.
They reside at 424 Winding
Stream Rd., Spring City, PA
19475.
1995
Terri (Birch) and Adnan Arain
announce the birth of a daughter,
Sofia Lynn, on February 16,
2006 who joins sibling Rania
Lynn, 3. Terri is a star recruiter
for MaryKay Cosmetics. Adnan
is an attorney for Alholm,
Monahan, Klauke, Hay and
Oldenberg. They reside at 123
W. St. Charles Rd., Lombard,
IL 60148.
Bob and April Burns announce
the birth of twin sons, Blaise
Oliver and Presley Cole, on July
3, 2006. He is a self employed
business owner of Awards Plus,
and she is the vice president of
American Hospitality Academy.
They reside at 802 Silvercrest
Dr., Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Ron Fraraccio resides at 949
McMunn St., Pickerington,
OH 43147. He is employed by
Maronda Homes.
Beth (Cody) and Greg
Graybill announce the birth
of a daughter, Lane Lauren,
on August 28, 2006 who joins
sibling Alexander, 4. Beth is
an administrative assistant for
Hannan and Associates. They
reside at 5350 St. Andrews St.
N.W., Canton, OH 44708.
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Megan (Draudt) and Jerad
Harper reside at 2835 Falling
Leaves Dr., Valrico, FL 33594.
Treena (Tennant) and Jason
Kackley announce the birth
of a daughter, Annalee Rose,
on June 20, 2006 who joins
siblings Kyla, 7, Reece, 6 and
Mykah, 4. Treena is a third
grade teacher for Canfield Local
School District, and Jason is
an insurance agent for Kackley
Insurance Agency.
Julie Lautenschlager recently
wrote her first book, Food Fight!
The Battle Over the American
Lunch in Schools and the
Workplace. It was published in
October of 2006 by McFarland
Publishers.
Bob Malinowski resides at 893
Pebble Beach Cove, Painesville,
OH 44077.
Brian and Leigh Ann Martin
reside at 1428 Stone Castle
Tr., Salem, OH 44460. She is a
library media specialist at West
Branch Schools.
Lori (Keller) and Bret Palmer
reside at 986 Woodcreek
Dr., Milford, OH 45150. She
is a curriculum specialist/
interventionist at Lebanon City
Schools.
1996
Elissa (Calzada) and Rich
Agnew announce the birth of
a daughter, Maiya Elise, on
May 10, 2006. They reside at
4219 W. 56 St., Cleveland, OH
44144.
Adam Altwies is the operations
manager for Bellagio Hotal and
Casino. He resides at 1035
Yellow Marigold Ct., Henderson,
NV 89015.
Gina (Dominick) and Jason
Bannevich announce the birth
of a son, Dominick Jason, on
October 9, 2006.
Kerry (Cope) and Chris Barks
reside at 506 High St., Fairport
Harbor, OH 44077. He is a client
finance manager for SIRVA and
was recently named president of
Fairport Harbor School board.
Eric and Amy Biggs reside at
1512 Apple Valley Dr., Howard,
OH 43028. Eric is a senior
analyst for Nationwide Financial
and earned a master of business
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n d e gre e i n
executive management from
Ashland University. Amy is the
director of graduate programs
in education at Mount Vernon
Nazarene University.
J o n a n d A l i c i a Pa l m i e r o
announce the birth of a son,
Evan Jonathan, on September
2, 2006.
Jennifer (Young) and Brook
Bowyer announce the birth of a
son, Aidan Michael, September
19, 2006 who joins sibling Kayla
Rose, 9.
Rebecca (Millikin) and Jon
Parkhurst announce the birth
of a son, Nicholas Richard, on
June 13, 2006 who joins sibling
Jackson Rife, 3. They reside at
986 Countryside Dr., Medina,
OH 44256.
Kevin and Christina Callahan
are the parents of Maren, 5 and
Aidan, 2. Kevin is a territory
manager for Gyrus/ACMI. They
reside at 4379 Aylesford Rd.,
Uniontown, OH 44685.
Cheryl (Lipscomb) and Jay
Sanders announce the birth
of a daughter, Calla Renee, on
June 29, 2006 who joins sibling
Patrick Ryan, 2.
Kimberly (Mateyko) and Jason
Cross reside at 6055 Hampton
Corners S., Hilliard, OH 43026.
She is a business project
management consultant for
Nationwide Insurance.
Chris and Samantha Snyder
announce the birth of a daughter,
Meghan Kate, on January 9,
2006 who joins sibling, Emily
Kay, 3. Chris is the assistant
general manager of Nashville
Sounds Baseball Club. They
reside at 121 Stone Briar Ct.,
Nashville, TN 37211.
Sarah Zurbrugg and Kathleen
Mullen announce the birth of a
son, Levi, on December 11, 2006.
They reside at 43 Roosevelt Dr.,
Painesville, OH 44077.
Lisa Currutt resides at 2413
Bunker Ln., Unit A, Willoughby,
OH 44094.
Casey J. Fish is the co-owner,
president and chief executive
officer of ACI Holdings, LLC.
Katherine Freisen resides at
6723 Loreto St., Ashtabula, OH
44004.
Robert Hambor is employed
by Basic-PSA, Inc. He resides
at 5625 Aurora Crest Ave., Las
Vegas, NV 89139.
Kelly (Hammerstrom) and Nate
’97 Hoellein are the parents of
Reilly, 5 and Declan, 3. They
reside at 7358 Hart St., Mentor,
OH 44060.
Heather (Durbin) and Tom
Lash announce the birth of
a daughter, Grace Rebecca,
on July 11, 2006. Heather is a
math consultant for Seeds of
Knowledge Math Consulting.
Scott and Mindy (Rohr ‘98)
Lenigan announce the birth of a
son, Reid Scott, on September
15, 2005 who joins sibling
Brooke Marie, 4. They reside at
4503 Baunach St. N.W., Canton,
OH 44708.
Peggy Lohrey-McCowin and
David McCowin announce
the birth of a son, Emmet, on
March 3, 2006. They reside at
36 B Country Club Ln., Milford,
MA 01757.
Jennifer (Ringle) Neff
announces the bir th of a
daughter, Renee Nicole, on
May 3, 2006.
Dean and Jennifer (Fuller
‘99) Petersen are the parents
of Hannah, 4 and Deana, 2.
They reside at 1256 Bark Rd.,
Magnolia, OH 44673.
Karen (Beers) and Judson
Roszman Jr. announce the birth
of a daughter, Mackenzie Rae,
on August 12, 2006.
is a consultant for Booz Allen
Hamilton. He resides at 902
Sunset Dr., Englewood, OH
45322.
Nathan and Lindsay Chutas
reside at 3212 Kenen Rd.,
Durham, NC 27704. He is a
research associate at Duke
University.
James Eller and Shannon
Pember ton were married
May 7, 2005. They reside at
180 Eaton Ridge Dr., #207,
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. He
is a personal trainer and owner
of J&S Personal Training.
Michael Foster is a Southern
California regional sales director
for VyoTech Nutritionals. He
resides at 1401 Ambassador
St., Apt. 309, Los Angeles, CA
90035.
A m a n d a ( H a r d y ) Frayser
works in financial services.
She resides at 86 Goodhue Dr.,
Akron, OH 44313.
Ryan Fry and Marika Skarl
were married on October 21,
2006. They reside at 25110
Armstrong Ln., Plainfield, IL
60585. He is the director of
internal communications for
OfficeMax. She is the transfer
credit coordinator for DeVry
University.
1997
Heidi (Ross) and Brent Bach
announce the birth of a son,
Car ter Joseph, on August
5, 2006. She is a first grade
teacher for Plain Local Schools,
and he is a partner and dentist
at Buckeye Dental. They reside
at 8772 Eastlynn Rd. N.W.,
Massillon, OH 44646
Dan Chain is the father of
Daniel Jr., 2 and Dylan, 1. Dan
Angela (Grigsby) and Dr.
Kenneth ’96 Lute announce
the birth of a daughter, Ava
Caroline, on September 16,
2006 who joins sibling, Abigail
G r a c e , 5 . Ke n n e th i s a n
immunologist for the University
of North Carolina, and Angela is
an educational software trainer
for Study Island Inc. He earned
a doctoral degree in immunology
from The Ohio State University.
They reside at 5 Woodbine Ct.,
Durham, NC 27713.
Jessica (Williamson) Mrozek
is the manager of the college
card program at Palm Beach
Community College. She
resides at 798 Cotton Bay Dr.
W., #1410, West Palm Beach,
FL 33406.
Dr. Stephen and Nancy (Rhodes
‘96) Passerini are the parents
of Nicholas, 4 and Olivia, 2.
Stephen recently completed
his residency in radiology at
The Ohio State University and
is now employed by Radiology
Associates of Canton. They
reside at 9251 Hunters Chase
St. N.W., Massillon, OH 44646.
Kim (Miller) and Rick Rofe
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Emily, on October 4,
2006 who joins siblings Ryan,
5 and Alyssa, 3. They reside at
34021 Hickory Ct., Avon, OH
44011.
Danny Trief f is a customs
and border protection officer
at the Detroit Metropolitan
Airport and is a reserve medical
veterinary entomologist in the
U.S. Army Medical Corp. He
is pursuing a master of science
degree in international security
management at Michigan State
University.
Jennifer Weaver is a staff
radiologist at Medical Center
Radiologist. She resides at
3962 Aeries Way, Virginia
Beach, VA 23455.
Steven and Jamie Kenneally are
the parents of Joseph, 1. They
reside at 1311 Lambert St. N.E.,
Alliance, OH 44601. Steven is an
instruction/reference librarian
at Mount Union College.
Averi (Snyder) and David ’95
Hudson announce the birth
of a daughter, Emily Snyder,
on Februar y 28, 2006 who
joins siblings Molly Gwen, 6
and Riley Elizabeth, 3. Averi
is a second grade teacher at
Hartville Elementary.
Kristee (Hickson) and Andrew
’96 Huffman announce the
birth of a son, Davis Arthur, on
August 1, 2006. She recently
graduated with honors from
Northern Arizona University
with a master’s degree in
elementary education. They
reside at 41213 N. River Bend
Rd., Anthem, AZ 85086.
Robert Roll is an accounting
assistant at the University of
North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He
resides at 105 Timber Hollow
Ct., Apt. 229, Chapel Hill, NC
27514.
Meta Ruckstuhl and Scott
Cristiano were married June
28, 2005. She is a research
specialist at Emory University,
and he is a unit manager for
Safeco Claims. They reside
at 3489 Davenport Park Ln.,
Duluth, GA 30096.
Wendy Snyder is employed by
University Hospitals.
Dr. Daniel and Ellen (Kreager
‘98) Van Dussen are the
parents of Aidan, 2. Daniel
earned a doctoral degree in
gerontology and sociology.
He is currently an assistant
professor at Youngstown State
University. They reside at 1465
Fredricksburg Dr., Boardman,
OH 44512.
Kristen (Vazzano) and Jim
Zurbuch were married June
10, 2006. She is an assistant
director of admissions at Kent
State University, and he is an
accountant at Miller Transfer.
They reside at 2428 Wrens Dr.,
Stow, OH 44224
Jonathan and Sarah (Ringler
’99) Cooper announce the birth
of a daughter, Melanie, on June
25, 2006 who joins siblings
Rachel, 5 and Hunter, 3. They
reside at 900 Sawgrass Dr.,
Greensburg, PA 15601.
Aaron and Tricia Frank announce
the birth of a daughter, Reece
Hera, on Januar y 6, 2006
who joins siblings Anthony
Michael, 10, Alyssa Theresa, 8
and Lily Marie, 2. Aaron is the
owner of Clutch Landscaping.
They reside at 175 Marko Ln.,
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131.
Amanda Friedman is a field
employment specialist at
Sterling Jewelers Inc. She
resides at 424 Harvest Dr.,
Ravenna, OH 44266.
Michelle (Ander son) and
Robert ’96 Vettorel reside at
3047 Bedillion Rd., Washington,
PA 15301.
Jill (Edick) and Ben Vogel
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Isabella Joanne,
on September 14, 2006. They
reside at 1205 17 th St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44703.
Heather White and Christopher
Ranalli were married December
10, 2006. They reside at 182
Thurman Ave., Columbus, OH
43206.
1998
Mike and Erin Baker announce
the birth of twin sons, Caleb
Glenn and Jacob Kurtz on
D e c e m b e r 14 , 2 0 0 6 w h o
join sibling Hannah, 3. Mike
is employed by Green Local
Schools. They reside at 9731
Smucker Rd., Orr ville, OH
44667.
Steven Borkowski Schubert
and Melanie Vlad reside at 17
Abbington Dr. N.W., Warren,
OH 44481. He is the president
and owner of Premier Builders
and Remodelers Inc.
Eric Bortmas resides at 251
Parklawn Blvd., Columbus, OH
43213. He is a certified athletic
trainer at Licking Heights High
School.
Toby Boyce is a realtor for
Disbennett Real Estate
Company.
Andrae and Keturah Hampton
announce the birth of twin
daughters, Palmer Samon and
Pilar Samiah, on December 8,
2006 who join sibling Samara
Jade, 2.
Alan and Suzie Harold reside
at 3625 Darlington Ave. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44708.
Brian and Maria Heddleston
announce the birth of a son,
John Jeffrey, on October 15,
2006. Brian is the director of
career services at ITT Technical
Institute and was recently added
to the Board of Directors of
Steel Valley School District.
Rockell (McKinney) and Andy
Hutchison announce the birth of
a son, Drake Michael, on June 2,
2006 who joins sibling Drew Tyler,
7 and Derk Dezel, 4. Rockell is the
office manager for Rocky’s Inc.
They reside at 310 E. Mohawk Dr.,
Malvern, OH 44644.
Gail Lamp and Roy Simcox were
married July 15, 2006.
Heather (Weseloh) and Jeff
Lee reside at 1802 Biscayne
Dr., Springfield, OH 45503.
Jeff is a pastor at Faith in Christ
Lutheran Church.
Elena Lobaeva is the financial
director for TAT-Neft, Moscow.
David Sartin is an offensive
graduate assistant at Grand
Valley State University and
is currently assistant football
coach at Grand Valley State
University. He resides at 1102
Pinecreek Ct., Allendale, MI
49401.
Mason and Carrie Seachrist
reside at 9506 New Buffalo
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ALUMNI babies
Congratulations
on the newest addition
to your family.
Let us know about your new bundle of joy by
sending in an update form (found in the back of each
issue of Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it
online at www.muc.edu/forms/alumni_update_form.
Upon receipt of a birth announcement, we will send
you a baby tee to welcome your child to the Mount
Union family. Return a photo of your child
wearing the tee, and we will include it in a future
issue of Mount Union Magazine.
Courtney Adam
Maiya Agnew
Dominick Bannevich
Daughter of Amy (Heilman ’94)
and Jeff Adam
Daughter of Elissa (Calzada ’96)
and Rich Agnew
Son of Gina (Dominick ’96)
and Jason Bannevich
Office of Alumni Activities
1972 Clark Ave. , Alliance, OH 44601
(800) 992-6682, ext. 2030
[email protected] • www.muc.edu
Blake, Luke, Hayden and Hunter Chenevey
Lydia Clair
Sons of Jeffery ’90
and Renee Chenevey
Daughter of Regena (Gurney ’02)
and Timothy Clair
Benjamin and Abigail Dunmire
Zoe Gallion
Aviva Gendin
Jackson and Brooke Gula
Son and daughter of Todd ’98
and Amanda (Gilak ’00) Dunmire
Daughter of Kristen (Cole ’04)
and Zach Gallion
Daughter of Tonya (Woytowich ’92)
and Leon Gendin
Son and daughter of Vince ’00
and Meridith Gula
Morgan Hostetler
Davis Huffman
Zora Jones-Lewis
Annalee Kackley
Kaelen Klein
Daughter of Leannah (Willman ’99)
and Joshua Hostetler
Son of Andrew ’96 and
Kristee (Hickson ’97) Huffman
Daughter of Trey ’93
and Tennille ’99 Jones-Lewis
Daughter of Jason ’95 and
Treena (Tennant ’95) Kackley
Son of Kara (Callahan ’98)
and Andy ’96 Klein
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Evan Palmiero
Tayonna Parm
Luke Reveal
Mackenzie Roszman
Luke Stutzman
Son of Jon ’95
and Alicia Palmiero
Daughter of Torey ’02
and Stephanie Parm
Son of Sara (Olinger ’02)
and Kurt Reveal
Daughter of Judson ’96
and Karen (Beers ’96) Roszman
Son of Kelly (Heinzman ’03)
and Craig Stutzman
Maren Callahan
Aidan Callahan
Zachary Cardinal
Daughter of Kevin ’96
and Christina Callahan
Son of Kevin ’96
and Christina Callahan
Son of Nicholas ’99 and
Nicole (Voytek ’00) Cardinal
Alexandra Condit
Gianna DeNiro
Jacob Dine
Daughter of Brian ’01
and Julie Condit
Daughter of Jennifer (Griswold
’00) and Tony DeNiro
Son of Karla (Jackson ’94)
and Rich ’95 Dine
Rd., Canfield, OH 44406. He
is a seventh grade teacher at
Beaver Local Schools, and she
is a speech therapist for Austin
Woods Rehab Facility.
Caden James, 2. Nicholas
is a physician at St. Joseph’s
Health Center. They reside at
822 Florida Ave., McDonald,
OH 44437.
Bryan and Katelyne (Lundquist)
Sell reside at 4860 Brent Knoll
Ln., Suwanee, GA 30024. Bryan
is a senior associate II at The
Siegfried Group and Katelyne
is a partner at Kolbe Media
Consultants.
Traci (Crowl) and Jason Gatlin
are the parents of Alina, 2. They
reside at 127 Cotton Ridge Cv.
S., Cordova, TN 38018.
Tatiana (Lobaeva) and Valery
Sugak are the parents of
Anastasia, 5 and Ekaterina, 1.
Tatiana is a business planning
analyst for ZAO Caspian
Pipeline Consortium-R, and
Valer y is a deputy head of
department for the Ministry of
Taxation of RF. They reside at
32, Rechnikov str., Moscow,
Russia 115142.
Stephanie Hierro is the manager
of charitable programs for the
Cleveland Indians.
R.J. Van Almen is the owner of
Portage Beverage and resides
at 1421 Wisteria Ave. S.W.,
Hartville, OH 44632.
Stacy Wicinski resides at 1537 W.
32nd St., Cleveland, OH 44113.
Jennifer M. Zimmerman resides
at 56 State Route 61 E., Norwalk,
OH 44857.
1999
Dava Xi Gunananthan
Vara Qi Gunananthan
Caroline Harold
Son of Gunananthan
Nithyanantham ’92 and Yen Leong
Daughter of Gunananthan
Nithyanantham ’92 and Yen Leong
Daughter of Alan ’98
and Suzanne Harold
Reid and Brooke Lenigan
Kylie Miller
Elizabeth Mason
Son and daughter of Scott ’96 and
Mindy (Rohr ’98) Lenigan
Daughter of Jason ’03
and Kacie Miller
Daughter of Dr. Scott ’89
and Dr. Sheryl (Ames ’90) Mason
Manuel and Irene Alvarez
reside 7712 Stow Acres Pl.,
Pickerington, OH 43147. He is
a strategic sourcing analyst for
American Electric Power.
Megan (Daugherty) and Jason
’00 Ball announce the birth
of a daughter, Lauren, on
October 3, 2006. Megan is a
senior marketing analyst for
Windstream Communications,
and Jason is a middle school
teacher for Wadsworth City
Schools. They reside at 2614
N. Haven Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls,
OH 44223.
Shawn and Alison Bergstrom
are the parents of Troy, 2.
Shawn is a managing consultant
for IBM. They reside at 9025 S.
Edgewood Ln., Littleton, CO
80130.
Stephen Briggs is a sales
representative for Zimmer
Midwest. He resides at 75
Orville Ct., Springboro, OH
45066.
Isabella Vogel
Grace Wires
Zoey Zuercher
Daughter of Jill (Edick ’97)
and Ben Vogel
Daughter of Michelle ShaheenWires ’98 and Timothy Wires
Daughter of Audrey (Shoup ’03)
and Jordan Zuercher
Nicholas and Nicole (Voytek
‘00) Cardinal announce the birth
of a son, Zachary Nicholas, on
June 25, 2006 who joins sibling
Richard and Suzanne Goebelt
were married July 1, 2005.
Leannah (Willman) and Joshua
Hostetler announce the birth
of a daughter, Morgan Elyse,
on July 9, 2006. Leannah is
the super visor of financial
reporting for Hill, Barth & King
LLC. Joshua is the manager of
the Warren store for Fastenal.
They reside at 3918 Dover Rd.,
Boardman, OH 44511.
Scott Jefferies is the assistant
principal at Cape Hatteras
Secondary School.
Melissa Johnson is employed by
First Federal Community Bank.
She resides at 411 Monroe St.,
Dover, OH 44622.
Tennille and Trey Jones-Lewis
’93 announce the birth of a
daughter, Zora Neale, on August
2, 2006.
Johnna (Schrock) and Brandon
Keck reside at 1234 County
Highway 56, Nevada, OH 44849.
Brandon is a minister at the
United Methodist Church.
K r i s t i n Ke r r a n d Pa t r i ck
Zupancic were married July
29, 2006. They reside at 2253
Hoch Dr., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
44221.
Chris and Kate Kiec reside
at 204 Brookberry Rd., Holly
Springs, NC 27540.
Darcy Thorne-Leonard and Mike
Leonard reside at 16011 Lewis
Rd., Salineville, OH 43945.
Darcy is a first grade teacher
at Carrollton Elementary, and
Mike is the owner of Leonard’s
Lawns.
Reverend David and Kelly
(Bonnell ’97) MacDonald reside
at 422 N. Crandon Ave., Niles,
OH 44446. David is a pastor
at Niles First United Methodist
Church.
Janet (Miller) and Eric
McClaskey reside at 204 W.
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Elmwood Ave., Baltimore, OH
43105. Janet is a physician
extender at Children’s
Hospital.
Deborah (Lecker) and Leo
Reed announce the birth of a
daughter, Elizabeth, on June
15, 2006 who joins siblings
Katrina, 5 and Grant, 3. Leo is
a specialist in the United States
Army.
Trisha (Ross) and C.J. Shamp
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Cecelia Marie, on
October 3, 2006. They reside
at 1567 Goshen Valley Rd. S.E.,
New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
Elizabeth Shively is an associate
at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey,
LLP. She resides at 1809 W. 50th
St., Cleveland, OH 44102.
Kimberly (Lewis) and Keith
Sperling announce the birth of a
son, Kyle, on April 16, 2006.
Claudia Asbun-Yoder and
Jeremy Yoder ’00 reside at
10379 Middlebranch Ave. N.E.,
Hartville, OH 44632.
2000
Chad and Emily Baddeley
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Eden Grace, on
August 5, 2006.
Kelly Bauman and Freddie
Stewart Jr. were married June
26, 2006. Kelly is employed by
Newport News Public Schools.
They reside at 30A Williamson
Park Dr., Newport News, VA
23608.
Melanie (Jones) and Bill
Bridenthal announce the birth
of a son, Ryan, on September 21,
2006 who joins sibling Danny, 6.
They reside at 552 Aaron Ave.,
Jackson, OH 45640.
Katherine Carnell is the director
of student involvement and
leadreship at Mount Union
College. She is currently
working on a doctoral degree at
Kent State University in higher
education administration. She
resides at 1122 Overlook Dr.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Kelly (Brown) and Max
Chesney announce the birth
of a daughter, Alison Cesia, on
October 24, 2006.
Dr. Bryan Cicuto is a general
surgery resident at Penn State
Hershey Medical Center. He
resides at 147 Sparrow Rd.,
Hummelstown, PA 17036.
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Angela Colwell is a product
development specialist for
Middle Oak. She resides at
252A Hebron Ave., Glastonbury,
CT 06033.
Amie (Winzenreid) and Ray
Cope announce the birth of a
son, Chance Austin, on August
9, 2006 who joins siblings Cody,
3 and Madison, 2. They reside
at 14993 Stratton Rd., West
Salem, OH 44287.
Jennifer (Griswold) and
Tony DeNiro reside at 7617
Huntington Dr., Boardman, OH
44512.
Marianne (Oyster) and Timm
Drexler reside at 5519 Sunlight
Dr., #206, Durham, NC 27707.
She is a staff specialist for
the office of registrar at Duke
University.
Amy (Stewart) Grayson resides
at 5465 Wood Hollow Dr.,
Indianapolis, IN 46239.
V i n c e and Meridith G u l a
announce the birth of a son,
Jackson Lee, on September 10,
2006 who joins sibling Brooke,
4.They reside at 700 Laurelwood
Dr., Warren, OH 44484.
Tucker Illingworth is a paramedic
for University Hospital Case
Medical Center. He resides at
2820 State Rd., Medina, OH
44256.
Katy (Schaefer) and Kevin
Kazee are the parents of
Dehlia, 2. Katy is employed
by Middle Tennessee State
University Library. They reside
at 1510 Huntington Dr., Apt. Z5,
Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Kristin Klaybor is a research
assistant at Lowell Observatory.
She recently earned a master’s
degree in applied physics from
Northern Arizona University
in 2006. She resides at 1717
N. Center St., Flagstaff, AZ
86004.
Melissa (Bloor) and Brian
Lippiatt announce the birth
of a daughter, Samantha, on
February 6, 2006 who joins
siblings Brian Jr., 7 and Tyler,
5.
Jessica (Welker) and Justin
Loveless reside at 22701 Circle
Dr., Minerva, OH 44657. Justin
is a finisher for The Timken
Company.
Amy (Jordak) and Jim
MacLearie reside at 4442
Pioneer Tr., Mantua, OH 44255.
Amy is employed by KeyBank.
Michelle Manning is the head
softball coach at Transylvania
University.
Molly (Mehling) and Carl Nim
IV announce the birth of a son,
Carl Johann, on May 13, 2006.
Molly is employed by Miami
University.
Marla Presley resides at 10284
Twin Hill Rd., Wexford, PA
15090. She is employed by
Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote.
Donna (Dercoli) and Daniel
Rogers reside at 401 E. Earp
St., Holly Springs, NC 27540.
She is a teacher for Lee County
Schools.
Jaymee Rosenberger earned a
master’s degree in biotechnology
and is a product manager for
Bio-Rad Laboratories.
K a r a ( P r e s t o ) a n d M i ke
Shadeed reside at 3961 Falcons
Walk Ct., Stow, OH 44224. Kara
is employed by Bruner-Cox
LLP. She recently earned her
CPA professional license and
was promoted to supervisor at
Bruner-Cox LLP.
Wendy Snyder is employed by
University Hospitals.
Samantha Stephens and Jason
’99 Walter reside at 77 Robbins
Ave., Toronto, ON M4L 1X1.
Melissa Trapp is a senior sales
representative for SanofiAventis Pharmaceuticals. She
resides at 9831 Aldridge Dr.,
Columbia Station, OH 44028.
John Vogt and Jen Racine were
married June 16, 2006. John
is a controller for Republic
Plastics and is the treasurer of
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and
Museum.
Tera Wetzel resides at 2341
W. 7th St. DN Front, Cleveland,
OH 44113.
2001
Andalyn Adrian is a
pharmaceutical sales
representative for Eli Lilly. She
resides at 3 Lattavo Dr., New
Castle, PA 16105.
Renee Anderson is an esquire
at Cassidy, Kotjarapoglus &
Pohland. She resides at 361
McCurdy Tr., Ligonier, PA
15658.
Felicity Ashbrook-Watts and
Greg Watts announce the birth
of a son, Corbin Gregory, on
September 9, 2006. Felicity
is an account representative
for Infocision Management
Corporation. They reside at
1226 Hunters Lake Dr. W.,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Erin (Peters) and Dr. Ryan ‘99
Barnot reside at 4019 Westlake
Dr., Cortland, OH 44410. She is
a teacher for Hubbard School
District, and he is a chiropractor
at Barnot Family Chiropractic.
Ta m i ( C i n d e a ) and Chris
Bongiorni announce the birth
of a daughter, Ava Marie, on
September 21, 2006. She is
a media planner for Malone
Advertising and he is a pilot for
Flight Options. Tami recently
earned a master of business
administration degree from
Kent State University. They
reside at 926 Admoic Dr., Kent,
OH 44240.
Kerr y (McCombs) and
Beau Brillhart announce the
birth of a daughter, Regan
Pa i g e , o n A p r i l 4 , 2 0 0 6 .
They are teachers for Elyria City
Schools. They reside at 380
Sonesta Rd., Elyria, OH 44035.
Kelly Brunstetter and Adam Orr
were married October 1, 2005.
She is a practice manager for
Shipman, Eucker & Fealko, Inc.
Cari Buck and David Conaway
were married Februar y 18,
2006. They reside at 18441 Derr
Ave., Beloit, OH 44609.
Rev. Jay Peter and Rev. Leslie
Burkardt reside at 120 Cole St.,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Jay
is the assistant rector for the
Episcopal Church of the Good
Shepherd.
Brian and Julie Condit reside
at 235 S. Harmony St., Medina,
OH 44256.
Stephanie (Galati) and Tony
Cour tney can be reached
at P.O. Box 301, Lowell, OH
45744. She is a case manager
at Washington County Juvenile
Center.
Elena (Cook) and Shawn Eaken
reside at 433 Redbud Cr.,
Chesapeake, VA 23325.
Emily George and Rob Hardee
were married September 9,
2006. He is a fifth grade teacher
at A.B. Combs Leadership
Magnet Elementary School.
They reside at 8404 Old
Ponderosa Cr., Raleigh, NC
27603.
Julie (Randles) Hunter is a
sixth grade science teacher at
Wickliffe Middle School.
Stephanie Kite is employed
by Kite Delivery and Courier
Service. She resides at 3868
St. Paris Pike, Springfield, OH
45504.
Heather Kolega earned a
master of arts degree from
Nova Southeastern University
in 2006. She resides at 1502
Weymouth Cr,. Apt. 306,
Westlake, OH 44145.
Michele McCabe is a
professional counselor
at Solutions Behavioral
Healthcare, Inc.
Megan (Sauner) and Chuck
Moore reside at 308 Lisa Ave.,
Hartville, OH 44632.
Dawn O’Dee resides at 6632
Northumberland St., Pittsburgh,
PA 15217.
Dayna Ann Quartini-Fusco
earned a master of education
degree in special education
from Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania in 2006.
Lisa Reiheld is the program
director of The Little Gym. She
resides at 4460 Hodges Blvd.
1110, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Gina Rhome is a fifth grade
band teacher for Alliance City
Schools. She resides at 2118
S. Linden Ave., Alliance, OH
44601.
Kim (Evans) and David ’03
Shirley announce the birth of
a son, Evan Reese, on January
29, 2006. Kim is a kindergarten
teacher for Canton Local
Schools, and David is a seventh
and eighth grade Title I reading
teacher for Waterloo Local
Schools. They reside at 6845
Beridge Ave. N.E., Louisville,
OH 44641.
Penny (Beachy) and Mike ’98
Snider announce the birth
of a son, Matthew James, on
September 26, 2006. Mike was
recently ordained a transitional
deacon in the Episcopal Church.
They reside at 302-A N. College
St., Cowan, TN 37318.
Todd Tatarek is the operations
manager for The PGA Tour. He
ALUMNI gatherings
resides at 4460 Hodges Blvd.
1110, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Kelly Teal and Tom Miller were
married August 5, 2006. They
reside at 4280 Beechwood Ave.,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Joshua J. Weaver is the assistant
attorney general of Guam.
Jared West is a sales executive
for Cellular Central/Verizon
Wireless and a radio DJ for
Classic Hits 100.5 WKXA. He
resides at 157½ Plymouth St.,
Bucyrus, OH 44820.
Rebecca (Feciuch) and Michael
White reside at 110 Walnut St.,
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. She
is an associate at Western
Reserve Partners, LLC.
Marie (Novotny) and James
W i l l i a m s re s i d e a t 2 6 3 5
Blenheim Ave., Alliance, OH
44601.
Ryan Williams and Dr. Decinda
Law were married July 8, 2006.
Ryan is a financial representative
for Northwestern Mutual, and
Decinda is a pharmacist for
CVS. They reside at 5523 110th
Ave. N., Apt. 207, Pinellas Park,
FL 33782.
Kacey Yates and Eliot Gable
were married July 9, 2005. He
is an operations engineer at
Broadvox. They reside at 76
Hawthorne Ave., Apt. 2, Akron,
OH 44303.
Allison Zupan is the membership
administrator at The Founders
Golf Club.
Nicole Chapman resides at
4840 Bradley Rd., Westlake,
OH 44145.
Marci Colantoni is an
instructional supervisor for
Buckeye On-Line School for
Success. She resides at 214
N. Avalon Dr., Wintersville, OH
43953.
Alison Cox and Shane Berger
were married July 15, 2005.
They reside at 4819 Lincoln
Ave., Parma, OH 44134.
Heather Drake is a senior report
analyst for Sterling Jewelers
Inc.
Abbie (Starrett) Dueble resides
at 7032 VanDemark Rd., Lodi,
OH 44254.
Scott Faniola and Amy Bowser
were married September 17,
2005. He is a quality systems
coordinator for Aleris Rolled
Products. They reside at 419 E.
3rd St., Rear, Dover, OH 44622.
Brooke Fisher and Joseph Rowe
Jr. were married June 18, 2005.
The wedding party included
maid of honor Jayla Hughes and
groomsman Robert Graham
’04. Brooke is employed by
the Beaufort County School
District. She is currently
purusing a master’s degree in
educational administration at
the University of South Carolina.
Joe is a massage therapist at
the Daufuskie Island Resort and
Breathe Spa. They reside at 32
Hidden Lakes Ln., Bluffton, SC
29910.
September 5, 2006 who joins
step-siblings Amber, 13 and
Dominic, 3. They reside at
2334 Miller Ave., Alliance, OH
44601.
Matthew and Robin Hegan are
the parents of Kendall, 2. They
are both directors for Oak Lodge
LLC. They can be reached at
P.O. Box 125, Stahlstown, PA
15687.
Holly (Coleman) and Matt
Heikkinen announce the birth
of a son, Matthew Graham,
on July 15, 2006 who joins
sibling Hannah, 3. They reside
at 1421 S. Ocean Blvd.. Apt 315,
Pompano Beach, FL 33062.
Lindsay Heppe and Joe Kieffer
were married June 10, 2006.
They reside at 122 Meadowvale
L n . , M o n c ks C o r n e r, S C
29461.
Mount Union alumnae from the Class of 1971 known as the
TOADS (Tau Omega Alpha Delta) met at the home of Jeneanne
(Renker) Semberg in Medina, OH to celebrate their 17th
reunion. First row (l-r): Cathy (Germanovich) Fenstermaker,
Nancy (Adams) Gottron and Sue (Jarvis) Wasiniak. Second
row (l-r): Brenda (Sorenson) Gebhardt and Dianne (Miskimen)
Ackerman. Third row (l-r): Jeneanne (Renker) Semberg, Jane
(Gloss) McHenry, Jackie (Nichols) Simons, Kate Carter, Liz (Roy)
Williams and Elly (Parks) Chain.
Brianne Kagarise and Charles
Sykora were married July 8,
2006. She is a Spanish teacher
for Westerville City Schools,
and he is the lead network
planning engineer for Qwest
Communications. They reside at
573 Grist Run Rd., Westerville,
OH 43082.
Six members of Delta Delta Delta from the classes of 1971
and 1972 traveled to Wilmington, NC for a reunion weekend.
Pictured (l-r) are Bonnie (Jarrett ’72) Fields, Judy (Anderson)
Sleek, Debby (Singerman ’71) Gorncic, Marcia Takacs-Jarrett ’72,
Joan Burroughs ’72 and Donna (Daniell ’72) Barley.
2002
Celeste Adduci and Jeffery
Conklin were married
September 3, 2005. She is
a communication specialist
for Hospice of the Western
Reserve, and he is a manager
for American General. They
reside at 1592 Laughton Cr.,
Broadview Heights, OH 44147.
Sarah Bond is a K Web project
analyst for Ernst & Young, LLP.
She resides at 3335 Arthur Dr.,
Brunswick, OH 44212.
Dustin Bope and Rebecca
Tuffnell were married January
16, 2005. He is an exploration
geology tech for Croesus
Mining and she is a Japanese
teacher at Norseman District
High School. They reside at
127 Goodliffe St., Norseman,
Western Australia 6443.
Angie Kersmarki and Josh
Marvin were married March
25, 2006.
Melissa Mahan is a staf f
assistant engineer for CITGO/
Roux Associates. She resides
at 3131 Meetinghouse Rd., Apt.
W6, Boothwyn, PA 19061.
Ian Froelich is a manager for
CCJ Enterprises. He resides
at 3563 Ely Rd., Wooster, OH
44691.
Sarah (Hrusch) and Ryan ’99
Gorius reside at 3516 Attica Rd.,
Cleveland, OH 44111.
Regena Gurney and Timothy
Clair were married April 1,
2006. They announce the birth
of a daughter, Lydia Mae, on
Shannon Markel earned a
master of education degree
in elementary education from
Lesley University. She is a third
grade teacher for The Willows
Community School. She resides
at 5361 San Vicente Blvd., # 137,
Los Angeles, CA 90019.
Shannon McCarthy and Curtis
Metrick were married July
15, 2006. She is an autism
special education teacher for
Four friends from the Class of 1986 joined for a pool party
reunion with their families in Chagrin Falls, OH at the home of
Laura (Gligor) and Marty ’83 Palumbo. Pictured (l-r) are Jill
Tennery-Yoder, Caroline (Engle) Strumbly, Susan (Pelini) McGalla
and Laura (Gligor) Palumbo.
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Painesville Township Schools,
and he is a pipe fitter for
Reliance Mechanical. They
reside at 35502 Beachpark
Ave., Eastlake, OH 44095.
naturalist at Lake Metro Parks
and he is a mechanical engineer
at ESCO Turbine Technologies.
They reside at 443 Acacia Dr.,
Willowick, OH 44095.
Jason Richards is an inventory
service coordinator for Advanced
Drainage Systems. He resides at
1290 N. Ridge Blvd., Apt. 1124,
Clermont, FL 34711.
Yvette (Clayton) and Kris
Rickert reside at 9 Mine St.,
Stoneboro, PA 16153. She is a
quality control officer for USIS.
Jamie McMillen is a legislative
director for Congressman Bob
Ney.
Alescia (Webb) and Kevin ’00
Rowles reside at 11310 Villa
Grande Dr., North Royalton,
OH 44133. She is a relationship
manager for Key Bank, and
he is a software developer for
Westfield Group.
Katie Merhar and Tom Bowman
were married June 17, 2006.
She is an athletic trainer and
teacher at Appomattox County
High School, and he is an
athletic trainer and professor at
Lynchburg College. They reside
at 3800 Faculty Dr., Lynchburg,
VA 24501.
Amanda (Saepic) and Todd ’01
Rusher announce the birth of a
son, Jakob Alexander, on April
16, 2006.
Karen Moseley resides at 3900
Crosby Dr., Apt. 312, Lexington,
KY 40515.
Rebecca Shreffler and Kenneth
Haney were married September
16, 2006. She is a research
technologist for the Cleveland
Clinic. They reside at 236
Oakgrove St., Ravenna, OH
44266.
Phillip Nor ton resides at
Highway 212, #8854, Roberts,
MT 59070. He is a self employed
hunting guide and blacksmith.
Kimber ley O’Kelley is an
account manager for the Bank
of America. She resides at 183
Colonial Dr., Painesville, OH
44077.
Torey Parm and Stephanie Doyle
were married July 15, 2006. The
wedding party included Damon
Abraham, Darin Chidester,
Tyler Crockett, Joel Donehue
and George Eget. They are the
parents Tayonna Sofia, 1.
Sara (Hendrickson) and Brian
Shemonsky reside 41860
Inspiration Terr., Aldie, VA
20105.
Jamie Snyder is a family
advocate for Portage Area
Transitional Housing. Jamie
resides at 19092 W. Middletown
Rd., Beloit, OH 44609.
Dallas and Mindy Vickers
reside at 257 S. Greengate Rd.,
Greensburg, PA 15601. He is a
branch manager for Enterprise
Rent a Car, and she is a teacher
for Hempfield School District.
Brian Webb resides at 5738
Blendonbrook Ln., Gahanna,
OH 43230.
Irene Wiedemann resides at
1895 Beechwood Ave., #D4,
North Canton, OH 44720. She
is a behavioral health counselor
at Greenleaf Family Center
and earned a master’s degree
in marriage and family therapy
counseling from The University
of Akron.
Sandr a Por ter and Neil
DelCorso were married June
24, 2006. She is a children’s
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Mar y (Ringler) and Steve
Wilmert announce the birth of
a son, Gabriel Steven, on June
16, 2006. They reside at 6421
N. Robinwood Dr., Peoria, IL
61614.
2003
Sarah Adkins is pursuing a
master of fine arts degree in
creative writing at Chatham
College. She resides at 5800
Fifth Ave., Tower D, Apt. 32,
Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Janet August is a second grade
teacher at Selma Elementary
School. She resides at 211
Barden St., Apt. 8, Princeton,
NC 27569.
Joni Barker and Nicholas
Jackson were married July 9,
2006. They reside at 226 S.
Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Cheree Bell is an eighth grade
language arts and reading
teacher for Oberlin City Schools.
She resides at 1129 Packard Dr.,
Akron, OH 44320.
John Michael Benner is a
help desk technician at Salem
Community Hospital. He
resides at 19092 W. Middletown
Rd., Beloit, OH 44609.
Robbie Jake Blackburn can
be reached at P.O. Box 182,
Dillonvale, OH 43917.
Jennifer Bradley is a USA
swimming coordinator for USA
Olympic Swimming. She resides
at 3220 Van Teylingen Unit C,
Colorado Springs, CO 80917.
Joshua Church and Stephanie
R ey n o l d s reside at 2201
Ramsgate Dr., # 614, Henderson,
NV 89074.
Joshua Coates is a senior
financial analyst for Diebold.
He resides 1300 38th St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44709.
Lisa Crone resides at 6416
Walnut Fork Dr., Westerville,
OH 43081.
Pat Deville earned a master
of ar ts in teaching with a
concentration in integrated social
studies from Miami University
and is a social studies teacher for
T.C. Williams High School. He
resides at 5673 Derby Ct., #120,
Alexandria, VA 22311.
Samuel Dimmerling is employed
by the United States Air Force.
He resides at 1656 G St., Box
324, Andrews AFB, MD 20762.
Shawna Erb and Mark L’Italien
were married August 4, 2006.
Shawna is an attorney for
Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell,
Ltd. Mark is the information
system director at Salem
Community Hospital. They
reside at 617 Bricker Farms Ln.,
Salem, OH 44460.
Thomas Jefferson announces
the birth of a daughter, Ayanna,
on November 20, 2006.
Amanda Farley and Omar Vega
were married July 30, 2006.
Amanda was recently awarded
th e 2 0 0 6 - 2 0 07 G r a d u a te
Women in Science Ruth Dickie
Scholarship. They reside at
3941 Mammoth Tr., Madison,
WI 53719.
Peter Kosenko is a senior
financial analyst at Reckitt
Benckiser.
Kimberly Gennaro is a first
grade teacher.
Laura (Somoles) Hall announces
the birth of a son, Gavin William,
on June 18, 2006 who joins
sibling Rowan, 2.
Christopher Hunt earned a juris
doctor degree from the Case
Western Reserve School of Law
in and passed the state of Ohio
Bar Association. He is a lawyer
for Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths
and Dougherty Co., LPA. He
resides at 6857 Amherst Dr.,
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067.
Jason and Kacie Miller announce
the birth of a daughter, Kylie
Nicole, on July 5, 2006. Jason is
an operations manager for Neff
Rental, and Kacie is an LPN at
CareAll. They reside at 5800
Central Ave. Pike, Knoxville,
TN 37912.
Angela Oberly and Jeffrey
Marotta were married July 21,
2006. Their wedding party
included maid of honor Amber
Oberly and bridesmaids Alexis
Gayhart, Julie Cerimele and
Michelle (Mocarski) Legan.
Angela is a second grade teacher
for Triway Local Schools, and
Jeffrey is a security forces
officer in the Air Force. They
reside at 310 S. Water St.,
Loudonville, OH 44842.
Anna Jaggers resides at 2414
Lake Garden Dr., Memphis,
TN 38134.
Autumn Kaufman earned a
master of science degree in
behavior analysis and therapy
from Southern Illinois University
Carbondale. She is a behavioral
c o n s u l t a n t a t K aw a r th a Haliburton CAS.
Niki Kokiko and Josh Cochan
’02 were married July 29, 2006.
Their wedding party included
maid of honor Marcy (Frank)
Anderson, bridesmaids Theresa
(Yankie) Solar, Launa Klinger,
Lauren (Kuretz) Barbarotta,
Kristen Hisey, best man Joel
Steiner ‘02 and groomsmen
Keith Solar ’02 and Kevin Hinkle
’02. Niki is a student at Virgina
Commonwealth University.
Josh is a commercial banking
assistant and vice president
of Sun Trust. They reside at
3501 Chesterbrook Ct., #632,
Richmond, VA 23233.
Luci Paxton is a teacher for
Gaston County Schools.
Casey (Moore) and Kevin
Phillips announce the birth of
a daughter, Madelyn Renee, on
November 23, 2005. Casey is
a wellness leader at Spectrum
Therapy & Wellness and Kevin
is employed by Summit Racing
Equipment. They reside at
3800 Grove St., North Canton,
OH 44721.
Mandy Presto is an outreach
behavior consultant for the
Cleveland Clinic Center for
Autism. She resides at 7604
Treetop Ct. B, North Royalton,
OH 44133.
Rebecca Purdum resides at 443
E. 78th St., Apt. 4B, New York,
NY 10021.
Christy Reedy earned a master
of science degree in molecular,
cellular and developmental
biology from the University of
ALUMNI gatherings
Pittsburgh. She is a research
sales representative for Fisher
Scientific. She resides at 5932
Phillips Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
15217.
Amanda Schaub earned a juris
doctor degree from The Ohio
State University Moritz College
of Law. She is employed as a
state and local tax consultant by
Ernst & Young LLP. She resides
at 237 Waterside Dr., Delaware,
OH 43015.
Rebecca Sears is a professor
of biology at Western State
College. She resides at 400 N.
Colorado, Apt. 105 B, Gunnison,
CO 83210.
Kelly (Heinzman) and Craig
Stuntzman announce the birth
of a son, Luke William, on July
10, 2006.
Carly Swab and Dylan Barnes
’05 were married July 15, 2006.
She is a teacher at Central
Avenue Elementary School, and
he is a retail sales merchandiser
for Advantage Sales and
Marketing. They reside at 3870
Hickory Hill Blvd., Titusville, FL
32780.
Theresa Yankie and Keith Solar
’02 were married November
24, 2006. Their wedding party
included bridesmaids, Marcy
(Frank) Anderson, Niki (Kokiko)
Cochran, Laura Klingler, Kristen
Hisey, Lauren (Barbarotta)
Kuretz and groomsman’s Josh
Cochran ’02, Joel Steiner ’02
and Brandon Slater ’02. Theresa
is a special education teacher
for Madison Local Schools,
and Keith is the director of
ticket operations for the Akron
Aeros. They reside at 1165 SOM
Center Rd. # 109, Mayfield
Heights, OH 44124.
son, Jackson, on July 20, 2006.
They reside at 1511 Willard Dr.,
Orrville, OH 44667.
Audrey (Shoup) and Jordan
Zuercher announce the birth
of a daughter, Zoey Elizabeth,
on September 9, 2006. They
reside at 4880 S.W. Lebanon
Rd., Dalton, OH 44618.
2004
Douglass and Jessica Brown
reside at 11941 Scout Rd.,
Frazeysburg, OH 43822. He is
a disability claims adjudicator
for the State of Ohio.
William “Buzz” Edwards is
a teacher and offensive line
coach for Dinwiddie County
High School. He resides at
19723 Wrenn Dr., Dinwiddie,
VA 23841.
Laura Fauss resides at 16447
Hollow St. S.E., Minerva, OH
44657.
Cailin Furey resides at 706F
Shadybrook Ave., Akron, OH
44312.
K r i s t e n ( C o l e ) and Zach
Gallion announce the birth on
a daughter, Zoe Marie, on May
6, 2006.
Sarah M. Gray is a production
engineer for National City
Corporation. She resides at
1278 W. 9th St., #723, Cleveland,
OH 44113.
Kell y Herb is an account
coordinator for Lesic & Camper
Communications.
Kathryn Lambert resides at
767 Diandrea Dr., Akron, OH
44333.
Rachel (Rokosky) Larson
resides at 1301 Woodward Pl.,
Canton, OH 44709.
Andrew Lattanner is a field
director for Joe Donnelly for
Congress. He resides at 51223
Hunting Ridge Tr., Granger, IN
46530.
Stephanie Miller is pursuing a
master’s degree in history with
a concentration in museum
studies at the University of
North Carolina. She resides
at 3019 Pisgah Pl., Apt. D,
Greensboro, NC 27455.
Nicole Yanik resides at 1670
Charl Ann Dr., Alliance, OH
44601.
Jennifer (Rinehart) and Chad
Zehnder announce the birth of a
Ra c h a e l M o s e r is a fif th
grade teacher at Alderman
Elementary. She resides at 4113303 Hearthside, Wilmington,
NC 28412.
Ryan Price is a running technical
representative for Adidas
Corporation. He resides at 3
Inglewood Terr., Methuen, MA
01844.
Marissa Ristau and John Karls
were married July 7, 2006. She
is a teacher at Valley Forge
High School. They reside at
4333 W. 223rd St., Fairview Pk,
OH 44126.
Christy Rodenberger resides
at 4402 Clark St., Dublin, OH
43017.
Richard and Rachael Schmock
reside at 9220 E. Vereda Solana
Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255.
Richard earned a master of
business administration from
Thunderbird, The Garvin School
of International Management.
He is a financial advisor for
Merrill Lynch.
Members of the Class of 1991 and former roommates joined
for an annual reunion. First row (l-r): Rita (Mills) Gasser, Gwyn
(Thomas) Lowe and Ann Shields. Second row (l-r): Vicki (Olin)
Thewes and Tracey (Miller) Long.
Stephanie (Liambeis) and Dave
Schneck reside at 3407 Taylor
St., Honolulu, HI 96818.
Sarah Stein is a prospective
research assistant for the
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement
Services.
Justin and Janelle Todd reside
at 319 Greenacre Dr., Howard,
OH 43028. Justin is a physical
education instructor at East
Knox High School.
Kristin Ward is a reading and
English teacher at South Fort
Myers High School.
For the first time in 11 years, college friends Paige (Bragg ’92)
Donahoe and Noriko (Shimaike) Asai, who studied at Mount
Union through an exchange with Baika Women’s College in
Japan, had the opportunity to see one another in person when
Asai visited the United States with her mother and children.
During her stay with Donahoe, Asai visited campus. They are
pictured in front of the Mount Union College Bookstore.
Ashley Wilcoxon is a wedding
and special events manager for
Hawk’s Cay Resort and Marina.
She resides at 61 Hawks Cay
Blvd., Duck Key, FL 33050.
Nicholas Youtz resides at 16065
N.W. 64th Ave., Apt. 218, Miami
Lakes, FL 33014.
2005
Kristen Barker resides at 1699
Redwood Ave., Akron, OH
44319.
Carolyn Brawner resides at
4851-C Mockingbird Ct. N.,
Columbus, OH 43229.
Jessica (Schneider) and Thomas
Brockman were married July
2, 2006. They reside at 2800
Stantonsburg Rd., Apt. 2E,
Greenville, NC 27834. She is a
teacher for Pitt County Schools,
A group of alumnae from the classes of 1994 and 1995 and
their children joined for a reunion in Copley, OH. Seated on
the couch (l-r) are Treena (Tennant ’95) Kackley with Mykah
Kackley; Jennifer (Burkey ’94) Kiernan with her nephew Nicholas
and Reece Kackley (seated in front); Carie Glazer-Casey ’95
with Eddie Kiernan; and Dana Hricko-Salamone ’94 with Jim
Salamone. On the floor are Annalee Kackley and Layne
Graffice, daughter of Anne (Zimmer ’95) and Jeff Graffice.
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and he is a news reporter for
WNCT-Channel 9.
Elementary. She is resides at
3333 W. Dunlap # 247, Phoenix,
AZ 85051.
Timothy Katanik is a platoon
leader for the United States
Army. He is currently serving
in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom 05-07 in Mosul, Iraq
and is extended into Baghdad,
Iraq. He recently was promoted
to 1st Lieutenant. He resides at
1737 University Ave., Apt. G29,
Fairbanks, AK 99709.
Jonathan Caporale is a
production super visor for
Hormel Foods. He resides
at 413 3rd St. S.E., Austin, MN
55912.
Jarrod Cole resides at 15529
Miami Lake Way N., Hialeah,
FL 33014.
Kelly Kasparek and James
Sharp were married
December 10, 2005. Kelly
is a kindergarten teacher at
Faithway Christian School.
James is an environmental
specialist for Chrysler. They
reside at 6407 Cranberry Dr.,
Holly, MI 48442.
Lauren Couch resides at 627
Frederick Ct., Canonsburg,
PA 15317.
Michelle Griffin and Brandon
Gwinn were married November
18, 2006. She is a teacher at
Wood County Schools and
Belpre City Schools. He is an
HVAC worker for Morrison
Heating and Cooling. They
reside at 1412 Liberty St.,
Parkersburg, WV 26101.
Joshua Leasure is a substitute
te a ch e r fo r O M E R E S A –
Jefferson County. He resides at
56440 Key Bellaire Rd., Bellaire,
OH 43906.
Scarlett Lynn resides at 1221
Garfield St., McMechen, WV
26040.
Matt Myers is a case manager
for Lake County Deptartment of
Job and Family Services.
Stefanie Novince and Mark
Avery ’04 were married June 24,
2006. She is an office manager
at GrindAll Concrete Grinding
Inc. He is a benefit specialist at
the Center for Health Affairs.
They reside at 800 E. Decker Dr.,
Seven Hills, OH 44131.
Savannah Rhodes is a
kindergarten teacher for Moore
County Schools. She resides at
135 Skye Dr., Southern Pines,
NC 28387.
Katherine Hopkins resides at
6301 N. Sheridan Rd., Unit 11
D, Chicago, IL 60660.
Jacqueline Hricovec is a second
grade teacher for Cartwright
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1940
Lorin Millard ’49: [email protected]
1950
Jeanne (Ressler ’50) Bay: [email protected]
Bobbie (Ports ’55) Buchs:
[email protected]
George “Sam” Ditch ’57:
[email protected]
Edison B. Heard ’58: [email protected]
David Lynn ’57: [email protected]
Alfred “Denny” McInerney ’51:
[email protected]
Jim Obney ’56: [email protected]
Nora (Cavanaugh ’56) Obney:
[email protected]
Eric Otto ’56: [email protected]
Richard Raebel ’52: [email protected]
George Weimer ’56: [email protected]
1960
Angela Dallas is the coordinator
of facilities and finance for
International Creative
Management. She resides at
262 West 22nd St., New York,
NY 10011.
Sheri Early is a first grade
teacher for Johnston County
Schools. She resides at 1036
Pine Walk Cr., Garner, NC
27529.
The following list of e-mail
addresses represents updates
sent to the Office of Alumni and
College Activities through the
Class Notes form (found in this
magazine or online at www.muc.
edu/forms/alumni_update_
form) or the online alumni e-mail
update form (found at www.
muc.edu/forms/alumni_email).
Amanda Rychel is a special
education teacher.
Desiree Shundry and Chad
Dennis were married on October
21, 2006. They reside at 145
James Barclay ’60: [email protected]
Lou (Collins ’62) Clayton: [email protected]
John Gingrich ’66: [email protected]
Dr. Bob Gotshall ’67:
[email protected]
Jim Hagen ’62: [email protected]
Stephen Harris ’63: [email protected]
Jim Herman ’64: [email protected]
Letha Jones ’68: [email protected]
Claire (Ward ’65) Kondig: [email protected]
James Landis ’60: [email protected]
Linda (Frederick ’68) Leigh: [email protected]
John McFarland ’65: john@config.com
John McKown ’65: [email protected]
Gus Nussdorfer ’65:
[email protected]
Thomas Old ’68: [email protected]
Randy Padavick ’69: [email protected]
Madelyn Pular ’65: [email protected]
Thomas Quick ’69: [email protected]
Edward Franklin Ronig II ’69: [email protected]
David Senften ’60: [email protected]
James Smith II’68: [email protected]
Edward Turner ’68:
[email protected]
Robert Wakeham ’68: [email protected]
Connie (Cloyd ’69) Weyrick:
[email protected]
Gray Williamson ’60: [email protected]
Anton Zurbrugg ’69:
[email protected]
1970
Rod Alexander ’75: [email protected]
Jim Amaismeier ’75: [email protected]
Charles Battershell ’76:
[email protected]
Mary Brady ’79: [email protected]
Fred Brickner ’73: [email protected]
Janelle Brittain ’71: [email protected]
Carol M. Carter ’76: [email protected]
Ellen (Huey) Cassel ’79: ecassel@cfl.rr.com
Kathleen (Harrington ’76) Duerr:
[email protected]
Jim Duriga ’72: [email protected]
Owen T. Edwards ’77:
[email protected]
John Feather ’74: j [email protected]
Jan Freshley ’74: [email protected]
Gary Frost ’76: [email protected]
Pamela (Roberts ’78) Gauntner:
[email protected]
Willie Geise ’71: [email protected]
Janice (Conrad ’75) Gibson:
[email protected]
Jeff Gross ’75: [email protected]
Cathy Hallin ’79: [email protected]
Debbie (Kendig ’77) Heida: [email protected]
Amy (Maurer ‘77) Heidt:
[email protected]
Fred Hobbs ’77: [email protected]
Sharla Johnston ’73: [email protected]
Kathleen (Stafford ’77) Judge:
[email protected]
Laury Keen ’74: [email protected]
Larry Kelley ’76: [email protected]
Ron Lenney ’77: [email protected]
John Lunsford ’73: [email protected]
Bob Machovec ’77: [email protected]
Janet Machovec ’77: [email protected]
Jack Mainwaring ’73: [email protected]
Shari McConnell ’72: [email protected]
John Milazzo ’77: [email protected]
Kurt Miller ’72: [email protected]
Nancy Ostrander ’77:
[email protected]
Dr. Vicki Schaeffer ’78:
[email protected]
Kimberley Smiley ’76: [email protected]
Susan Tiffany ’78: [email protected]
Richard Vaughan ’71: [email protected]
1980
Cindy (Hilger ’84) Barnum:
[email protected]
Ned Bauhof ’88: [email protected]
Robert Bennett ’87: [email protected]
John Boehm ’87:
[email protected]
Catherine (Starkey ’88) Bozoti:
[email protected]
Luke Burnham ’85: [email protected]
Antonio Cardona ’82:
[email protected]
Michael Chenevey ’87: [email protected]
Diane Coury ’85: [email protected]
Cinda (Oliver ’88) deCordova:
[email protected]
Bob DenBleyker ’87: [email protected]
Bill DeSantis ’83: [email protected]
Matt Dilling ’86: [email protected]
James Donahue ’80:
[email protected]
Christina (Cronin ‘87) Drake:
[email protected]
Steve Dulaney ’88: [email protected]
Shelly Edwards ’85: shellyfi[email protected]
Linda (Startzell ‘82) Ellis:
[email protected]
William “Bill” Eyer IV ’88: [email protected]
Lisa Ewaska ’87: [email protected]
Cheryl (Reed ‘85) Fahey: [email protected]
Craig Fisher ’87: craig.fisher@thermofisher.com
Michael Gilbert ’89: [email protected]
Allison Godard ’85: [email protected]
Joseph Graziosi ’84: [email protected]
Barbara Grubbs ’80: [email protected]
Daryl Hastings ’80:
[email protected]
Pam Hickson-Stevenson ’83:
[email protected]
Lesa (Nicholson ’88) Jackson:
[email protected]
Jahanshah Jomehri ’82:
[email protected]
Bob Klinar ’87: [email protected]
Gretchen (Sayre ’88) Kozen:
[email protected]
Ellen Kratofil ’83: [email protected]
John Lauretig ’86: alohanui@flashbyte.us
Dawn Leavesley ’83:
[email protected]
Melinda Liggitt ’84: [email protected]
Tom Maderia ’80: [email protected]
Jenise (Hall ‘86) Marshall:
[email protected]
Chris McCormack ’86:
[email protected]
Robert McFerren ’85:
[email protected]
Jeanine McGuire ’87: [email protected]
Elizabeth Mills ’83: [email protected]
Catherine Morris ’84: [email protected]
Cynthia (Smith ’83) Newman: [email protected]
Joseph Odunjo ’87: [email protected]
Daniel Petcavage ’88: [email protected]
Joe Reigle ’84: [email protected]
Lisa (Fitch ’89) Rawlinson: [email protected]
Kathleen Ries ’85: [email protected]
Chandra Rudolph ’81: [email protected]
Lynn (Habeger ’86) Ruscoe:
[email protected]
Doug Rutan ’81: [email protected]
William Sager ’83: [email protected]
Andrea (Wells ’88) Samsa:
[email protected]
Lois Scott ’87: [email protected]
Marjorie (Hawkins ‘88) Shamp:
[email protected]
Kate Shoemaker ’80:
[email protected]
Paula Sosnick ’88: [email protected]
Sharrie (Bond ’82) Stephens:
[email protected]
P. Kelly Taylor ’89: [email protected]
Laura (Roth ’87) Thompson:
[email protected]
Victoria (Luthy’85) Tom: [email protected]
Michele (Zamagias ’81) Valentine:
[email protected]
Beth Wavrek ’83: [email protected]
Pat Whiteman ’85: [email protected]
Tommy Wilson ’87:
[email protected]
Stephen Zamagias ’84: [email protected]
1990
Elissa (Calzada ’96) Agnew:
[email protected]
Adam Altwies ’96: [email protected]
Manuel Alvarez ’99:
[email protected]
Mindy Antonio ’94:
[email protected]
Terri (Birch ’95) Arain: [email protected]
Peggy (Minnick ’90) Ault: [email protected]
Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich:
[email protected]
Mario Barbery ’98: [email protected]
Kerry (Cope ’96) Barks: [email protected]
Sharon Beach ’91: [email protected]
David Benson ’98: [email protected]
Shawn Bergstrom ’99: [email protected]
Dionis Blauser ’93: [email protected]
Steven Borkowski Schubert ’98:
[email protected]
Eric Bortmas ’98: [email protected]
Toby Boyce ’98: [email protected]
Cristine (Hackney ’94) Boyd:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Young ’96) Bowyer:
[email protected]
Dr. Kendrick Brown ’93:
[email protected]
Stephen Briggs ’99:
[email protected]
Joyce (Wolfinbarger ’91) Bruett:
[email protected]
Bob Burns ’95: [email protected]
Joe Buttari ’98: [email protected]
Kevin Callahan ’96:
[email protected]
Christine (Ess ’93) Canan:
[email protected]
Nicholas Cardinal ’99:
[email protected]
Pete Cerar ’94: [email protected]
Risa Ezure Cha ’93:
[email protected]
Dan Chain ’97:
[email protected]
Mei Lian Chan ’92: [email protected]
Ella Chiu ’96: [email protected]
Nathan Chutas ’97: [email protected]
Christian Colgan ’98:
[email protected]
Jonathan Cooper ’98:
[email protected]
Meta (Ruckstuhl ’97) Cristiano:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Mateyko ’96) Cross:
[email protected]
Lisa Currutt ’96: [email protected]
Robert Curry ’91: [email protected]
Coleen (McGuckin ’92) Dague:
coleendague@cfl.rr.com
Elizabeth Davis ’93: [email protected]
Kathleen (Margo ’91) Davis:
[email protected]
Daniel Diaz ’97: [email protected]
Missie (Livingston ’91) Dickerson:
[email protected]
Karla (Jackson ’94) Dine: [email protected]
Nicholas DiPietro ’94:
offi[email protected]
Skip Dowd ’91: [email protected]
Todd Dunmire ’98: [email protected]
Matthew Durchik ‘94: [email protected]
James Eller ’97: [email protected]
Fred Fiscus ’98:
[email protected]
Michael Foster ’97: [email protected]
Aaron Frank ’98: [email protected]
Ron Fraraccio ’95: [email protected]
Amanda (Hardy ’97) Frayser:
[email protected]
Katherine Freisen ’96:
[email protected]
Amy (Kirchmeyer ’92) Friedmann:
[email protected]
Amanda Friedman ’98: [email protected]
Charlene Frueh ’95: [email protected]
Ryan Fry ’97: ryanfry@officemax.com
Lisa (Keeney ‘97) Gallo: [email protected]
Traci (Crowl ’99) Gatlin:
[email protected]
Shannon (King ’92) George:
[email protected]
Katie (Kolke ’90) Gill: [email protected]
Richard Goebelt ’99: [email protected]
Beth (Cody ’95) Graybill:
[email protected]
Robert Hambor ’96: [email protected]
Andrae Hampton ’98: [email protected]
Megan (Draudt ’95) Harper:
[email protected]
Jay Hays ’98: [email protected]
Brian Heddleston ’98:
[email protected]
Greg Herlevi ’95: [email protected]
Chris Hess ’94: [email protected]
Ellen Hess ’95: [email protected]
Stephanie Hierro ’99:
[email protected]
Boo Hock ’91: [email protected]
Kelly (Hammerstrom ’96) Hoellein:
[email protected]
Kari Holtz ’99: [email protected]
Leannah (Willman ’99) Hostetler:
[email protected]
Averi (Snyder ’97) Hudson:
[email protected]
Cynthia Hughes ’91:
[email protected]
Robin Hughes ’98: [email protected]
Kristee (Hickson ‘97) Huffman:
[email protected]
Rockell (McKinney ’98) Hutchison:
[email protected]
Bob James ’94: [email protected]
Scott Jefferies ’99: [email protected]
Melissa Johnson ’99:
[email protected]
Chris Jones ’96: [email protected]
Tennille Jones-Lewis ’99:
[email protected]
Treena (Tennant ‘95) Kackley:
[email protected]
Steven Kenneally ’97: [email protected]
Johnna (Schrock ’99) Keck:
[email protected]
Kacy Kern ’93: [email protected]
Boo Hock Khoo ’91: [email protected]
Chris Kiec ’99: [email protected]
Darcy Klimkowski ’92:
[email protected]
Amy (Lavy ’94) Kohmann:
[email protected]
Laura (McAllister ’93) Kurtz:
[email protected]
Renee (Clark ’94) LaFountain:
[email protected]
Danielle (Penturf ‘94) Lamphier:
[email protected]
Heather (Durbin ‘96) Lash:
[email protected]
Julie Lautenschlager ’95:
[email protected]
Heather (Weseloh ‘98) Lee: [email protected]
Sharon Lim ’94: [email protected]
Elena Lobaeva ’98: [email protected]
Peggy Lohrey-McCowin ’96:
[email protected]
Dr. Kenneth Lute ’96: [email protected]
David MacDonald ’99:
[email protected]
Jim Macy ’94: [email protected]
Bob Malinowski ’95: [email protected]
Silvana Marinkovic ’98:
[email protected]
Brain Martin ’95: [email protected]
Dr. Sheryl (Ames ’90) Mason:
[email protected]
Janet (Miller ’99) McClaskey:
[email protected]
Dana (Shackle ’94) McKee:
[email protected]
Steve McLeod ’93: [email protected]
Vicky Mirakian ’92: [email protected]
Pamela (Weaver ’91) Mitterling:
[email protected]
Wyatt Monteith ’93: [email protected]
Mandy Morales ’99:
[email protected]
Jessica (Williamson ’97) Mrozek:
[email protected]
Susan Nastari ’97: [email protected]
Jennifer (Ringle ’96) Neff:
[email protected]
Megan (Sprang ’91) Nelson:
[email protected]
Jennifer Nekic ’98: [email protected]
Alan Newman ’99: [email protected]
Heather (Gregg ’95) Nicholson:
[email protected]
Gunananthan Nithyananatham ’92:
[email protected]
Paul Oliu ’90: [email protected]
Chris Pack ’96: [email protected]
Lori (Keller ’95) Palmer:
[email protected]
Jon Palmiero ’95: [email protected]
Rebecca (Willikin ’95) Parkhurst:
[email protected]
Stephen Passerini ’97:
[email protected]
Brian Paul ’97: [email protected]
Mike Pechac ’98: [email protected]
Dr. Kevin Penird ’90: [email protected]
Dean Petersen ’96: [email protected]
Karen Phillips ’92: [email protected]
Heather Platz-Rosenow ’93:
[email protected]
John Pratt ’91: [email protected]
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Patricia Price ’93: [email protected]
Tom Puskar ’90: [email protected]
Steve Rake ’91: [email protected]
Brian Reali ’94: [email protected]
Heather (White ’97) Ranalli:
[email protected]
Deborah (Lecker ’99) Reed:
[email protected]
Shelley (Kern ’92) Reinacher:
[email protected]
Hope Rice ’99: [email protected]
Jamie Robatin ’93:
[email protected]
Kim (Miller ’97) Rofe: [email protected]
Robert Roll ’97: [email protected]
Michael Rosenow ’94: [email protected]
Karen Roszman ’96: [email protected]
Cheryl (Lipscomb ’95) Sanders:
[email protected]
David Sartin ’98: [email protected]
Mason Seachrist ’98:
[email protected]
Bryan Sell ’98: [email protected]
Katelyne (Lundquist ’98) Sell:
[email protected]
Richard Schiemer ’91:
[email protected]
Michelle Shaheen-Wires ’98:
[email protected]
Trisha (Ross ’99) Shamp:
[email protected]
Noel Shepard ’93: [email protected]
Sara Sherer ’97: [email protected]
Elizabeth Shively ’99: [email protected]
Ann Shuman ’91: [email protected]
Gail (Lamp ’98) Simcox:
[email protected]
Scott Slabaugh ’90: [email protected]
Justin Sly ’94: [email protected]
Amy Smith ’98: [email protected]
James Smith ’90: [email protected]
Stephanie Smith ’94:
[email protected]
Chris Snyder ’95:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Lewis ’99) Sperling:
[email protected]
Julie (Dowler ’92) Starr:
[email protected]
Tatiana (Lobaeva ’98) Sugak:
[email protected]
Julie Swartz ’98: [email protected]
Martin Tellman ’93:
[email protected]
Todd Terakedis ’99:
[email protected]
Todd Thombs ’91:
[email protected]
Darcy Thorne-Leonard ’99:
[email protected]
Danny Trieff ’96: [email protected]
Sarah Underwood ’91:
[email protected]
RJ Van Almen ’98: [email protected]
Dr. Daniel Van Dussen ’97:
[email protected]
Jim Varner ’97: [email protected]
Michelle (Anderson ‘97) Vettorel:
[email protected]
Jill (Edick ’97) Vogel: [email protected]
Davida Wagner ’97: [email protected]
Jennifer Weaver ’96:
[email protected]
Debbie (Moore ’90) Wiandt:
[email protected]
Stacy Wicinski ’98: [email protected]
Tahia (Howard ’93) Wilkins:
[email protected]
Don Williams ’92: [email protected]
Dan Wilson ’94: [email protected]
April Wojtkiewicz ’93: [email protected]
Melissa (Callipari ’93) Woods:
[email protected]
Keith Yamamoto ’95:
[email protected]
Alvin Yeoh ’95: [email protected]
Claudia Asbun-Yoder ’99:
[email protected]
Matt Zepp ’96: [email protected]
Kristen (Vazzano ’97) Zurbuch:
[email protected]
Kristin (Kerr ’99) Zupancic:
[email protected]
Sarah Zurbrugg ’95:
[email protected]
2000
Sarah Adkins ’03: [email protected]
Andalyn Adrian ’01:
[email protected]
Renee Anderson ’01: [email protected]
Felicity Ashbrook-Watts ’01:
[email protected]
Amanda Ashley ’06:
[email protected]
Stefanie (Novince ’05) Avery:
[email protected]
Chad Baddeley ’00:
[email protected]
Kristen Barker ’05:
[email protected]
Carly (Swab ’03) Barnes:
[email protected]
Erin (Peters ’01) Barnot:
[email protected]
Joel Beall ’03: [email protected]
Cheree Bell ’03: [email protected]
John Michael Benner ’03:
[email protected]
Sarah Bond ’02: [email protected]
Dustin Bope ’02: [email protected]
Jennifer Bradley ’03:
[email protected]
Carolyn Brawner ’05:
[email protected]
Melanie (Jones ’00) Bridenthal:
[email protected]
Jessica (Schneider ’05) Brockman:
[email protected]
Douglass Brown ’04: [email protected]
Jay Peter Burkardt ’01:
[email protected]
Jonathan Caporale ’05:
[email protected]
Katherine Carnell ’00: [email protected]
Melissa Chapple ’06: [email protected]
Nicole Chapman ’02:
[email protected]
Joshua Church ’03: [email protected]
Kelly (Brown ‘00) Chesney:
[email protected]
Bryan Cicuto ’00: [email protected]
Regena (Gurney ’02) Clair:
[email protected]
Joshua Coates ’03: [email protected]
Niki (Kokiko ‘03) Cochan:
[email protected]
Marci Colantoni ’02:
[email protected]
Jarrod Cole ’05: [email protected]
Angela Colwell ’00: [email protected]
Cari (Buck ’01) Conaway:
[email protected]
Brian Condit ’01: [email protected]
Celeste (Adduci ’02) Conklin:
[email protected]
Amie Cope ’00: [email protected]
Kristin Cope ’03: [email protected]
Lauren Couch ’05:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Galati ‘01) Courtney:
[email protected]
Lisa Crone ’03: [email protected]
Angela Dallas ’05: [email protected]
Desiree (Shundry ’05) Dennis:
[email protected]
Pat Deville ’03: [email protected]
Samuel Dimmerling ’03:
[email protected]
Heather Drake ’02: [email protected]
Marianne (Oyster ’00) Drexler:
[email protected]
Elena (Cook ‘01) Eaken:
[email protected]
Sheri Early ’05: [email protected]
Rebecca (Zink ’06) Eby: [email protected]
William “Buzz” Edwards ’04:
[email protected]
Scott Faniola ’02: [email protected]
Laura Fauss ’04: [email protected]
Katie Fetsko ’04: [email protected]
Jessica Francis ’03:
[email protected]
Ian Froelich ’02: [email protected]
Kimberly Gennaro ’03: [email protected]
Sarah Gnoddie ’06: [email protected]
Lacey Gordon ’06: [email protected]
Sarah (Hrusch ’02) Gorius:
[email protected]
April Goshe ’00: [email protected]
Sarah M. Gray ’04: [email protected]
Sarah Grimm ’06: [email protected]
Michelle (Griffin ’05) Gwinn:
michellegriffi[email protected]
Laura (Somoles ’03) Hall:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Shreffler ’02) Haney:
[email protected]
Sara Harrison ’02: [email protected]
Matthew Hegan ’02:
[email protected]
Holly (Coleman ’02) Heikkinen:
[email protected]
Kelly Herb ’04: [email protected]
Lisa (Andrews ’06) Herchick:
lherchick@firstenergycorp.com
Gregg Herron ’00: [email protected]
Katherine Hopkins ’05:
[email protected]
Christopher Hunt ’03: [email protected]
Julie (Randles ’01) Hunter: [email protected]
Tucker Illingworth ’00:
[email protected]
Joni (Barker ’03) Jackson:
[email protected]
Anna Jaggers ’03: [email protected]
Thomas Jefferson ’03:
[email protected]
Marissa (Ristau ’04) Karls:
[email protected]
Timothy Katanik ’05:
[email protected]
Autumn Kaufman ’03:
[email protected]
Katy (Schaefer ’00) Kazee:
[email protected]
Jennifer Keurulainen ’03:
[email protected]
Lindsay (Heppe ’02) Kieffer:
[email protected]
Stephanie Kite ’01: [email protected]
Kristin Klaybor ’00: [email protected]
Laura Klinger ’03: [email protected]
David Knestaut ’06:
[email protected]
Heather Kolega ‘01: [email protected]
Laura Korzeniewski ’04:
[email protected]
Peter Kosenko ’03:
[email protected]
Cheryl Kostura ’04: [email protected]
Kathryn Lambert ’04: [email protected]
Andrew Lattanner ’04:
[email protected]
Joshua Leasure ’05:
[email protected]
Melissa (Bloor ’00) Lippiatt:
[email protected]
Shawna (Erb ’03) L’Italien:
[email protected]
Christen Loid ’06: [email protected]
Stacia Losh ’00: [email protected]
Jessica (Welker ’00) Loveless:
[email protected]
Becky Lybarger ’00: [email protected]
Amy (Jordak ’00) MacLearie:
[email protected]
Melissa Mahan ’02: [email protected]
Michelle Manning ’00:
[email protected]
Shannon Markel ’02: [email protected]
Angela (Oberly ’03) Marotta:
[email protected]
Angie (Kersmarki ‘02) Marvin:
[email protected]
Beth Mason ’00:
[email protected]
Michele McCabe ’01: [email protected]
Tara McDaniel ’06: [email protected]
Maggie McGinty ’00:
[email protected]
Brandon McIntyre ’02:
[email protected]
Kenneth McLeod ’04:
[email protected]
Jamie McMillen ’02: [email protected]
Molly Mehling ’00: [email protected]
Shannon (McCarthy ’02) Metrick:
[email protected]
Jason Miller ’03: [email protected]
Kelly (Teal ’01) Miller: [email protected]
Stephanie Miller ’04: fi[email protected]
Megan (Sauner ’01) Moore:
[email protected].
Maureen (Mudra ’00) Morreale:
[email protected]
Zakiya Murphy ’03: [email protected]
Matt Myers ’05: [email protected]
Dawn O’Dee ’01: [email protected]
Kimberley O’Kelley ’02:
[email protected]
Kelly (Brunstetter ’01) Orr:
[email protected]
Jacquelyn Orth ’04: [email protected]
Shawn Painter ’01: [email protected]
Stacey Papp ’04: [email protected]
Lauren (Djakovich ’04) Paulauskas:
lauren_ [email protected]
Luci Paxton ’03: [email protected]
Casey (Moore ’03) Phillips:
[email protected]
Marla Presley ’00: [email protected]
Mandy Presto ’03: [email protected]
Ryan Price ’04: [email protected]
Rebecca Purdum ’03:
[email protected]
Sam Ranallo ’06: [email protected]
Christy Reedy ’03:
[email protected]
Lisa Reiheld ’01: [email protected]
Stephanie (Guess ’06) Restivo:
[email protected]
Savannah Rhodes ’05: [email protected]
Gina Rhome ’01: [email protected]
Jason Richards ’02:
[email protected]
Yvette (Clayton ’02) Rickert:
[email protected]
Hilary Riepenhoff ’04:
[email protected]
Andrew Robinson ’03:
[email protected]
Christy Rodenberger ’04:
[email protected]
Donna (Dercoli ‘00) Rogers:
[email protected]
Jaymee Rosenberger ’00:
[email protected]
Brooke (Fisher’06) Rowe:
[email protected]
Alescia (Webb ’02) Rowles:
[email protected]
Amanda (Saepic ’02) Rusher:
[email protected]
Amanda Rychel ’05: [email protected]
Sarah Samblanet-Faiello ’04:
[email protected]
Amanda Schaub ’03:
[email protected]
Richard Schmock ’04:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Liambeis ’04) Schneck:
[email protected]
Rebecca Sears ’03: [email protected]
Marisa Sekerak ’02: [email protected]
Kara (Presto ’00) Shadeed:
[email protected]
Kelly (Kasparek ’05) Sharp:
[email protected]
Sara (Hendrickson ’02) Shemonsky:
[email protected]
Kim (Evans ’01) Shirley:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Haney ’02) Shreffler:
[email protected]
Tracy Shuman ’01: [email protected]
Jill Sloan ’05: [email protected]
Jamie Snyder ’02:
[email protected]
Wendy Snyder ’00:
[email protected]
Keith Solar ’02: [email protected]
Theresa (Yankie ’03) Solar:
[email protected]
Jodi Spratt ’02: [email protected]
Sarah Stein ’04: [email protected]
Samantha Stephens ’00:
[email protected]
Kelly (Bauman ’00) Stewart:
[email protected]
David Stoughton ’00:
[email protected]
Kelly (Heinzman ’03) Stutzman:
[email protected]
Nicole Stover ’03: [email protected]
Keno Sultan ’06: [email protected]
Kelly Sweeney ’05: [email protected]
Brianne (Kagarise ’02) Sykora:
[email protected]
Todd Tatarek ’01: [email protected]
Kristen Tausz ’05: [email protected]
Chad Teague ’05: [email protected]
Justin Todd ’00: [email protected]
Melissa Trapp ’00:
melissa.trapp@sanofi-aventis.com
Amanda (Farley ’03) Vega:
[email protected]
Laura Vesco ’05: [email protected]
Dallas Vickers ’02: [email protected]
John Vogt ’00: [email protected]
Justin Walley ’01: [email protected]
Kristin Ward ’04:
[email protected]
Felicity (Ashbrook ’01) Watts:
[email protected]
Brian Webb ’02: [email protected]
Bryce Werntz ’06: [email protected]
Jared West ’01: [email protected]
Tera Wetzel ’00: [email protected]
Michael White ’01: [email protected]
Rebecca (Feciuch ‘01) White:
[email protected]
Irene Wiedemann ’02:
[email protected]
Ashley Wilcoxon ’04: [email protected]
Marie (Novotny ’01) Williams:
[email protected]
Ryan Williams ’01:
[email protected]
Mary (Ringler ‘02) Wilmert:
[email protected]
Gabriel Wright ’05: [email protected]
Nicole Yanik ’03: [email protected]
Kacey Yates-Gable ’01:
[email protected]
Nicholas Youtz ’04: [email protected]
Jennifer (Rinehart ’03) Zehnder:
[email protected]
Audrey (Shoup ’03) Zuercher:
[email protected]
Allison Zupan ’01: [email protected]
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STAFF death
Ernie Sheetz
Hunt Club Dr., 2D, Copley, OH
44321.
Ernest A. Sheetz, who
left an indelible mark on
Mount Union College
during his 40 years in
various administrative
capacities, died Saturday, September 16 in
Alliance after a short
illness.
A 1951 graduate of the College, he returned in 1955
to work as the alumni secretary and retired in 1994 as
a senior vice president. During his career, he established friend-raising and fund-raising strategies that
brought Mount Union to prominence among small colleges in the region. While he was a valuable resource
at Mount Union, he also was an active community
leader and “cheerleader” for the Alliance area.
Between graduation and his return to Mount Union
to begin his career in higher education, he served in
the U.S. Army from 1952-55 as a sergeant in the Army
Security Agency stationed in Frankfort, Germany.
At Mount Union, his fund-raising strategies and abilities took Mount Union into the modern era, allowing
the campus to expand significantly.
He received the Alumni Service Award in 1991 and
was a founding member of Independent College
Advancement Associates (ICAA). He was honored
with the naming of the ICAA’s Ernest Sheetz Mentor
Award in 2002. He was also an active member in the
national higher education body of the Council for the
Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and
served on the District V Board of CASE. His work
on behalf of the Ohio Foundation of Independent
Colleges (OFIC) was also noteworthy as he served
as the representative for the Youngstown, OH area
for 20 years.
Locally, he had been serving as the executive director
of the Greater Alliance Community Foundation since
2003 and as a Board member of the East Ohio Area
United Methodist Foundation.
He was a 50-year member of Christ United Methodist
Church, chaired an Alliance School Levy Committee,
chaired the Board and the Campaign for the Alliance
Area United Way and was the Wapakonachee District
Volunteer of the Year in 1983. He also served on
numerous boards and was a member of numerous
Alliance, OH and Canton, OH area committees.
Born June 23, 1929, he married Betty Ann Hixenbaugh of Massillon, OH in 1956. They are the parents
of three sons – Craig, Ken and Brian – and they have
nine grandchildren.
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Lacey Gordon resides at 701
East Main St.. Apt. 8, Kent, OH
44240.
Sarah Grimm is an admissions
counselor at Walsh University.
She resides 3036 15th St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44708.
Stephanie Guess and Michael
Restivo were married November
4, 2006. They reside at 4961
Brightmour Cr., Orlando, FL
32837.
Jill Sloan is a third grade teacher
for Dublin City Schools. She
resides at 2555 Burlawn Ct.,
Columbus, OH 43235.
Kelley Sweeney is a group
CPST specialist for Greater
Cincinnati Behavioral Health.
She resides at 8863 Galecrest
Dr., Maineville, OH 45039.
Kristen Tausz is a senior media
buyer for Hybrid Marketing.
She resides at 15 Murwood Dr.,
Moreland Hills, OH 44022.
Chad Teague and Amanda
Curie were married June 17,
2006. Chad is a surety bond
under writer for Westfield
Insurance. They reside at 10049
Inkster Rd., Livonia, MI 48150.
Gabriel Wright and Stephanie
Fedock were married May 27,
2006. Gabriel is a forecast
analyst for Dealer Tire. They
reside at 466 Trebisky Rd.,
Richmond Heights, OH 44143.
2006
Lisa Andrews and Daniel
Herchick were married June 10,
2006. Lisa is a business analyst
for FirstEnergy Corp. Daniel
is a headhunter for Executive
Directions. They reside at 2504
Hazelnut Rd., Ravenna, OH
44266.
Amanda Ashley is a graphic
designer for Busson
Photography.
Melissa Chapple resides at
4577 Margaret Ct., Mason, OH
45040.
Rebecca (Zink) and Joseph
’04 Eby reside at 571 Chestnut
St., Apt. 15B, Meadville, PA
16335. Rebecca is a program
coordinator for Allegheny
College. Joseph is an assistant
cross country and track coach
at Allegheny College.
David Knestaut is a personal
financial advisor for Amerprise
Financial. He resides at 3169
Vine St. S.E., New Philadelphia,
OH 44663.
Christen Loid is employed
by Washington Group
International. He resides at
1950 Eldridge Pkwy., Apt. 7207,
Houston, TX 77077.
Tara McDaniel is a graduate
assistant at Lake Erie College.
She resides at 45 W. High St.,
Painesville, OH 44077.
Sam Ranallo is an eighth grade
U.S. history teacher at East
Lincoln Middle School. He
resides at 13420 Merry Chase
Ln., Apt. 303, Huntersville, NC
28078.
Jamoni Robinson-Paynther is
a credit manager and notary
public for Wells Fargo Financial.
She resides at 4182 Bridgewater
Pwky., #202, Stow, OH 44224.
Keno Sultan is currently working
as a writer for NBA Bloggers.
Bryce Werntz is a high school
band director for Oak Hill Union
Local Schools. He resides at
349 S. Park St., Oak Hill, OH
45656.
1932
Mar tha (Barnard) Potts of
Allison Park, PA has died.
1933
Millie D. (Bovard) Albright of
West Newton, PA died August
5, 2006.
1934
Hilda J. (Jones) Conti of
Alliance, OH died October 9,
2006.
Dr. Lloyd E. Herdle of North
Branford, CT died February
14, 2006. After graduating
from Mount Union he earned a
doctoral degree from The Ohio
State University and worked for
Eastman Kodak in New York. He
is survived by his wife, Rebecca;
six children; 10 grandchildren;
two sisters, Esther (Herdle ’39)
Wells and Marjorie (Herdle
’45) Kuntz and nephew Allen
Herdle ’62.
Helen E. (Hewitt) Quilligan of
Canton, OH died October 1,
2006.
1937
Ferol I. (Orwick) Finefrock of
Fairlawn, OH died January 12,
2007.
Ruth L. (Withers) Hughes
of Oldtown, ID died May 16,
2006.
Suzanne L. (Mussleman)
Murphy of Alliance, OH died
November 2, 2006.
1938
Christine H. Hutson of Sebring,
OH died in December 2006.
Deaths
Grace E. (Watkin) Schory of
Canton, OH died January 31,
2007.
Warren G. James of Magnolia,
OH died December 27, 2006.
He served in the Army Corps
of Engineers in the Philippines
and New Guinea during World
War II. He and his wife, Sally,
were honored as Magnolia’s
Outstanding Citizens in 1981.
He was the owner of James IGA
in Magnolia.
Ilene (Hanna) Hart of
Perrysburg, OH died August
19, 2006. After graduating from
Mount Union, she earned a
master of education degree
form the University of Toledo.
She was a math teacher for
DeVilbiss High School.
1927
1929
Marjorie C. (Carter) Stanley
of Sebring, OH died January
24, 2007.
1939
Jane E. (Keyser) West of
Clinton Twp, MI died December
2, 2006.
1940
Florence E. (Weir) Gilmor of
Advance, NC died November
9, 2006.
Dorothy H. (Harris) Haynes
of Eaton, OH died in January
2007.
Jack L. Mills of Avon, OH died
February 11, 2007.
John D. Klein of Burlington,
NC died October 7, 2006. He
was a retired United Methodist
pastor.
John M. Thomas of Canton, OH
died June 8, 2006.
Robert P. Sloan of Akron, OH
died January 18, 2007.
1941
Wiletta (Pettit) Bansberg of
Alliance, OH died in July of
2006.
James Birch of Chelmsford, MA
died December 26, 2006.
Crawford G. Lyon of New
Galilee, PA died January 31,
2007.
Hertha H. (Haltrich) Sheatsley
of Minneapolis, MN died in
November 2006.
Raymond W. Sheatsley of
Minneapolis, MN died in April
2006.
1947
Betty J. (Ryan) Tucker of
Wheeling, WV died in January
of 2007.
1948
Richard J. “Dick” Long of
Alliance, OH died August 13,
2006. After graduating from
Mount Union, he earned a master
of arts degree in education from
Kent State University. He was a
former teacher at Rockhill and
Riley elementary schools and
a former principal at Riverside,
Freedom and Liberty schools
in Alliance.
B a r b a r a ( K i r k ) Turner of
Springfield, OH died August
6, 2006. She and her husband
purchased the Lappert Studio,
originated the Hallmark House
in Barnesville and later operated
Barbara’s Dress Shop.
Richard D. Myser of Canton,
OH died October 13, 2006.
Hazel M (Waltz) Young of North
Canton, OH died November
22, 2006.
Suzanne Crum of San Antonio,
TX died December 5, 2006. After
graduating from Mount Union,
she earned a master of public
administration degree from
the University of Pittsburgh.
She served in the Air Force for
25 years.
1942
Charles C. Jacob of Canton, OH
died in December 2006.
Veryl H. Jones of Redding, CA
died in November 2006.
William G. Lappert of Berea, OH
died September 16, 2006.
Edward D. Mosser of Cadiz, OH
died January 28, 2007.
1943
Dean E. Haramis of Alliance, OH
died August 3, 2006.
Warren G. James of Magnolia,
OH died December 27, 2006.
1944
Betty J. (Shoffner) McAllister of
Fort Collins, CO died in January
2007.
1945
Dorothy (Dunlap) Gillis of Beloit,
OH died November 11, 2006.
Donald J. Pollock of Sandusky,
OH died in January 2007.
1949
Linton R. Honaker of New
Philadelphia, OH died December
19, 2006.
Fred E. Tucker of Wheeling, WV
died in January 2007.
1950
Dorothy J. (Gabriel) Binau
o f U p p e r S a n d u s k y, O H
died January 13, 2007. She
is survived by her husband,
Donald.
John C. Cronin of St. Petersburg,
FL died November 25, 2006.
Charles P. Johnson of Crystal
Lake, IL died October 8, 2006.
Leora N. (Dretke) Klotz of
Canton, OH died November
23, 2006.
Glen H. Rearick of Wheeling,
WV died July 22, 2006.
Richard J. Scullion of Mineola,
TX died in November of 2006.
1951
Dolores A. (Chrisman) Dominic
of Stow, OH died December 22,
2006. After graduating from
Mount Union, she taught school
in Lakewood, OH and became
an administrator at the Hillel
Academy in Akron, OH.
Thomas E. Dunning of Marietta,
GA died January 1, 2007.
William S. Leedy of Jacksonville,
FL died in February 2007.
Carl L. Pocock of Wooster, OH
died October 8, 2006. Pocock
served in the U.S. Army Medical
Corps during World War II as
a chaplain’s assistant. He was
a Methodist minister for 30
years.
Betty J. (Wursthorn) Schaffer of
Alliance, OH died in December
of 2006.
1952
Anna M. (Kuklo) Adams of
Alliance, OH died January 1,
2007.
1953
Larry C. Miller of Salem, OH
died November 15, 2006.
Jean (March) Petzinger of
Boardman, OH died June
10, 2007. While a student at
Mount Union, she majored
in English, won the English
Prize and was a member of
the Delta Delta Delta national
sorority. She was involved in
many activities at the Boardman
United Methodist Church and
was an active alumna of Mount
Union. She was preceded in
death by a son, William. She
is survived by her husband,
Tom ’52; a daughter and sonin-law, Elizabeth (Petzinger
’88) and Stephen Holter; two
sons and daughters-in-law,
Charles and Lisa Petzinger and
Thomas and Paulette Petzinger;
six grandchildren, Beatrice
Petzinger ’07, Chase Petzinger,
Eva Petzinger, March Petzinger,
Janis Petzinger and Sam Holter;
a brother, Patrick March; and a
sister, Edith Prendergast.
Herbert R. Shollenberger of
Sierra Madre, CA died July 6,
2006.
Jean M. (Kiser) Smith of Beloit,
OH died December 11, 2006.
Steve M. Yajko of East Liverpool,
OH died in October 2006.
1954
Tom Barth of Loraine, OH died
October 30, 2006.
1955
Wilfred J. Adams of Alliance,
OH died January 1, 2007.
Irene (Stock) Burbick of Muskego,
WI died February 7, 2007.
Robert C. Holstein of New York,
NY died in December 2006.
Donald L. Howens tine of
Magnolia, OH died January
18, 2007.
1956
Corinne R. Tribley of New York,
NY died June 24, 2006.
1957
Josephine (Kinsey) Paterson of
Wallingford, CT died November
1, 2006.
Roy Albert Russi, Jr. of Dayton,
OH died August 26, 2006. After
graduating from Mount Union,
he completed law school at
The Ohio State University. A
30-year member of the United
States Air Force and a member
of the Alaska bar association,
he worked most recently for
Boeing as a NASA lawyer. He
is survived by his wife, Peg, his
son and his daughter.
1958
Patricia J. (Kapral) Boeggeman
of Middleburg Heights, OH died
in February 2007.
Richard C. Hanna of Alliance,
OH died January 20, 2007.
1960
1968
James S. Fauver of Fort Myers,
FL died September 16, 2006.
1971
Barbara (Rohrer) Sanfilippo of
Kendall Park, NJ died October
21, 2006.
1972
Lee A. (Elliott) Schaefer of
Dover, OH died in October
2006.
1977
Barbara A. Smith of Girard, OH
died in December 2006.
Friends
William N. Agnew of Mentor,
OH died October 11, 2006.
Paul G. Basner of North Canton,
OH died June 5, 2006.
Angelo Daniels of Parma, OH
died in January of 2007.
William Gardner of Poland, OH
died in February of 2007.
Earl Gascoigne of Deland,
FL died in July of 2006. After
teaching business at Mount
Union College, he worked as
general manager of Cedar
Point’s Breakers Hotel. He
was president of Funtime,
Inc., a group that bought and
restored Geauga Lake Park.
He is survived by his wife, Ava;
a son, Jim; a daughter, Jan; and
three grandchildren.
Arthur E. Hamm of Grantham,
NH died in November 2006.
Maxine M. Hammel of Hudson,
OH died in November 2006.
David E. Howell of Pleasant Hill,
TN died in January 2007.
William J. Dolbow of Lantana,
FL died in November 2006.
Jeffrey D. King of Berea, OH
died in December 2006.
James P. Lapham of Tampa, FL
has died. Following college, he
worked for Kroger and in the
advertising department of the
Alliance Review and United
Co-Op.
Jim Maher of Somerdale, OH
died in November 2006.
1962
Donald E. Sigrist of Wadsworth,
OH died August 5, 2006.
1965
William G. Hettler of Stevens
Point, WI died in October
2006.
Willard F. Schroeder died in
November 2006.
Floyd W. Shore of Canton, OH
died November 12, 2006.
Margaret Stuffer, wife of Nick
Stuffer ’45 of Sebring, OH died
December 22, 2006.
Joseph S. Szasz of Alliance, OH
died in January of 2007.
Courtenay Webber of Plano, TX
died in November of 2006.
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July 21
Homecoming and
Alumni Weekend 2007
is set for October 19-21,
combining a number of
traditional events with
new and exciting opportunities.
Mount Union Day at Cedar Point
Tickets can be purchased at the designated gate that
day from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
July 25
Lakeside Luncheon
Hotel Lakeside Marine Room from noon-2 p.m.
August 23
New Student Move-In Day
Members of Alumni Council will help new students
move in to their residence hall rooms.
August 24
Matriculation Convocation
5:15 p.m. on the south lawn of Chapman Hall
August 27
Beginning of the 2007-2008 Academic Year
September 15
M Club Hall of Fame Day
7 p.m. football game against Otterbein College
October 19-21
Homecoming/Alumni Weekend 2007
Alumni Weekend 2007 will be celebrated in
conjunction with Homecoming 2007 in the fall.
Reunions will be held for the classes of 1942,
1947, 1952, 1962, 1967, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992,
1997, 2002.
Calling all
International
Alumni
We are looking for you!
If you attended Mount Union
College as an international student,
we would like to update our records and get in
contact with you!
We are planning an
International Reunion
for Homecoming Weekend 2007.
Come back and see former classmates, professors and friends. Check the Mount Union
website – www.muc.edu – for more details.
E-mail the Office of Alumni and College Activities at [email protected] or call us at (800) 9926682, ext. 2030 to update your information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
November 10
Family Day
1:30 p.m. football game against Marietta College
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who would benefit from the
college experience that only
Mount Union can provide.
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them than our loyal alumni?
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matches for Mount Union.
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contact! We appreciate your help as, together, we build the loyal Mount Union
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little known facts about Mount Union’s history
“We hear a lot about brains, brains, brains; let us now hear more about brawn as well.
The better the brawn, the better the brains. Let us then have at Mount Union a gymnasium and athletic sports and a professor of physical science,” stated new President
of the College Dr. Tamerlane P. Marsh during his inaugural address in 1888.
Morgan Gymnasium, dedicated in 1891, was the
site of one of the first intercollegiate basketball
games west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Prior to President Marsh’s enthusiastic approach to physical culture, Mount Union
lacked any exercise facility of athletic organization. Plans for a new gymnasium began
to take shape within a few years, but only a modest facility was expected to be constructed. In 1891 when Morgan Gymnasium was dedicated, college members were
awed to see a magnificent building which included an indoor track.
The sport of basketball gained popularity nationwide, and Morgan Gymnasium became the site of one of the first intercollegiate games west of the Alleghany Mountains.
Just as the game of basketball secured the building’s place in history, it also served
as its eventual downfall.
As athletic events began to flourish in many college communities, other larger and
more modern facilities were built and Morgan Gymnasium was at a disadvantage
because of its small courts. After serving as a women’s gymanasium for half a decade,
the facility was razed in 1972.